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NC S80
Bill
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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