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MS SB2840

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

John Polk

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that hiring of an internal audit director by universities, community/junior colleges, and state agencies be subject to specific appropriation of available funding
  • Requires these institutions and agencies to employ an internal audit director appointed by the university president/chancellor, college president, or agency head
  • Maintains existing requirements that internal audit staff remain organizationally independent from management and free from operational responsibilities that would impair audit independence
  • Allows institutions and agencies to outsource the internal audit function if determined more cost-efficient, provided the same firm does not perform independent audits or other consulting services for that entity
  • Takes effect July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

State agencies; revise requirement for employing an internal audit director.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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