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TX SB2016
Bill
Status
3/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Paul Bettencourt
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AI Summary
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Expands the Legislative Audit Committee from 6 to 10 members by increasing lieutenant governor appointments from 1 to 3 senate members and adding 2 house members appointed by the speaker of the house
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Requires the State Auditor to conduct a one-time compliance audit by January 1, 2026, of all Texas counties with populations of 1 million or more, examining federal funds received on or after January 1, 2021
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The compliance audit must determine whether counties properly obligated, expended, received, and used federal funds according to their intended purpose and applicable legal restrictions
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Audit reports must verify that county records accurately reflect financial operations related to federal funds and that funds were properly administered while in county custody
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The audit provision expires January 1, 2027, and the act takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the administration and operations of the state auditor's office.
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
Last Action
Committee report printed and distributed
3/31/2025