HCR27 Summary

• Requests the State Auditor to conduct an audit of the Department of Education's statewide backlog of capital improvement repair and maintenance projects.

• Addresses discrepancy in reported backlog figures: Department reported $293,000,000 in January 2018, but later revealed the true backlog was $868,000,000.

• Audit scope includes projects related to renovation of central, district, and program offices.

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

• Aims to increase transparency and fiscal accountability regarding how Department of Education resources are used on capital improvement projects.