WA HB2057

State auditor must publish annual list on July 1st of all new state programs funded in the previous fiscal year, including program name, description, receiving agencies, and appropriation amounts by fund

"New program" defined as newly created agencies, services not supported in previous biennium, services to populations not previously served, or any new state activity

State auditor required to conduct fiscal and performance audit of each new program three years after initial funding, assessing effectiveness, efficiency, and whether objectives were met

Audits must suggest changes to increase effectiveness and efficiency, including alternative approaches or program termination; final audit reports due to fiscal committees by December 31st

Governor's biennial budget document must include listing of all new programs funded in previous two years with program objectives, performance measures, current funding levels, and proposed funding