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OK SB937

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Scott Martin

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • School district boards of education may not contract with the same auditor for more than 5 consecutive years; districts unable to meet this requirement may apply to the State Board of Education for a waiver

  • Final audit reports must be presented at an open board meeting rather than through exit interviews, with no part presented to employees except in open session (portions related to executive session matters excepted)

  • Auditing firms that received a "pass with deficiency" grade on their most recent peer review must undergo pre-issuance review by the State Auditor and Inspector for any school district audit

  • Federal audit requirements updated from Office of Management and Budget Circular A-133 to Uniform Guidance-2 C.F.R. Part 200 (Uniform Administrative Requirement, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards)

  • Existing contracts with auditors as of the effective date may be completed, but renewals combined with previous contracts cannot exceed 5 years total

Legislative Description

Schools; requiring boards of education to change auditors every five years. Effective date. Emergency.

Last Action

coauthored by Martin (principal House author)

3/3/2016

Committee Referrals

Education2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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