HI SB572

Requires the state auditor to conduct a comprehensive performance audit of the Department of Public Safety, including the office of the director, civil rights compliance office, personnel management office, fiscal office, and health care division's mental health services.

Audit must review hiring, staffing, and supervisory policies including applicant screening, conflicts of interest, favoritism based on familial relationships, and employee morale.

Audit must examine handling of internal complaints and lawsuits from employees, contracting and procurement practices, vendor screening, compliance with laws, and whether contracts were steered through personal relationships.

Audit must assess the department's ability to provide mental health services to inmates and pre-trial detainees, including efforts to fill staffing vacancies in mental health positions.

Auditor must submit report with findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation to the legislature no later than twenty days before the 2021 regular session convening; appropriates unspecified funds for fiscal year 2019-2020.