HB 1004 Summary

• Appropriates $14,945,262 in total funds ($9,119,110 from general fund) to the state auditor for the 2021-23 biennium, including increases for 3 additional full-time equivalent positions.

• Increases state auditor salary to $172,285 through June 30, 2022, then to $114,582 thereafter.

• Raises the threshold for political subdivisions to submit annual reports instead of biennial audits from $300,000 to $750,000 in annual receipts, and increases hourly review fees from $80 to $86.

• Increases hourly review fees for certified public accountant audits from $80 to $86, and raises the maximum review fee cap from $500 to $750 for political subdivisions.

• Requires the state auditor to conduct prescription drug coverage performance audits of the public employees retirement system health benefit plan for calendar years 2019-2021 during the 2021-22 interim, with audit fees not exceeding $375,000, and mandates reports to legislative management on audit results.