Amends House Rule 85A to establish a process for independent financial audits of House accounts.

The bill amends House Rule 85A to set a process for independent financial audits of House accounts. It requires the House Business Manager to request the state auditor to recommend a private, independent auditing firm within 30 days. If the state auditor fails to recommend a firm, the House Business Manager can select one from a procurement contract. The audit must follow Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and be posted on the General Court's website. This rule applies to fiscal years starting July 1, 2025.

Amends House Rule 85A to establish a process for independent financial audits of House accounts.

The bill amends House Rule 85A to set a process for independent financial audits of House accounts. It requires the House Business Manager to request the state auditor to recommend a private, independent auditing firm within 30 days. If the state auditor fails to recommend a firm, the House Business Manager can select one from a procurement contract. The audit must follow Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and be posted on the General Court's website. This rule applies to fiscal years starting July 1, 2025.