HI HCR186

Requests the Auditor to conduct a financial audit of the Department of Education's financial management system following critical disruptions that occurred during a system upgrade on October 6, 2018.

Audit should examine the current status of the financial system, outdated features of the system, and necessary upgrades needed.

Department's financial management system is reportedly from the 1990s and is used to process purchase orders and various payments including school supplies, construction contracts, and business travel.

Requires the Auditor to submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2020 Regular Session convenes.

Directs certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Auditor, Chairperson of the Board of Education, and Superintendent of Education.