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NC S80

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/10/2023

Primary Sponsor

Danny Britt

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Changes discretionary disclosure of State Auditor work papers to mandatory disclosure ("may shall be") to authorized state and federal representatives conducting official investigations or potential prosecutions
  • Requires the Auditor to provide a specific legal citation and description of any withheld papers or materials claimed to be protected from disclosure
  • Allows requesting parties to challenge the Auditor's withholding claims in superior court, with the burden of proof on the requesting party to demonstrate production is not prohibited by law
  • Maintains that audit work papers and supportive material remain confidential except as provided in this section or upon a Wake County Superior Court order with 10 days' notice and hearing
  • Takes effect upon passage into law

Legislative Description

State Auditor Disclosure and Discovery Act

Auditing & Audits; Confidentiality; Council Of State; Privacy; Public; Public Officials; Public Records; State Auditor; Records

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

4/13/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/13/2023
Rules and Operations of the Senate4/4/2023
Judiciary2/9/2023
Rules and Operations of the Senate2/8/2023

Full Bill Text

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