S.R. No. 30 Summary

• Requests the State Auditor conduct a performance audit of the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation, which manages state boat harbors, mooring facilities, and ocean recreation programs.

• Audit shall examine whether the Division uses government resources in compliance with statutes, rules, and policies, and whether activities are conducted effectively, efficiently, economically, ethically, and equitably.

• Cites community concerns about the Division including poor communication with the boating community, inconsistent enforcement of administrative rules, employee misconduct complaints, and ethics violations.

• References a previous 2001 audit (Report No. 01-09) that found mismanagement of state boating facilities was a recurring problem.

• Requires the Auditor to submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the start of the 2022 Regular Session.