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MN HF1988

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2019

Primary Sponsor

Joe Schomacker

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st Legislature 2019-2020

AI Summary

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 6.481, subdivision 1 to clarify the state auditor's powers and duties regarding county audits.
  • Expands the definition of "county" to include special districts consisting exclusively of counties operating under a joint powers agreement under section 471.59.
  • State auditor retains authority to visit counties without prior notice and examine all accounts, records, and public funds.
  • State auditor shall prescribe and install uniform systems of accounts and financial reports for the same class of offices.
  • Effective the day following final enactment and applies retroactively to audits and examinations covering fiscal year 2018 and thereafter.

Legislative Description

County audits by state auditor law application clarified.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Government Operations

3/4/2019

Committee Referrals

Government Operations3/4/2019

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