Strengthens reporting requirements for state employees who suspect fraud involving public funds.

The bill strengthens requirements for state employees to report fraud involving public funds. It mandates that employees or officers who discover evidence or suspect theft, embezzlement, or unlawful use of public funds must report it to the legislative auditor and attorney general, unless doing so would interfere with an ongoing investigation. Failure to report such incidents results in disciplinary actions, including salary freezes for two years.

Strengthens reporting requirements for state employees who suspect fraud involving public funds.

The bill strengthens requirements for state employees to report fraud involving public funds. It mandates that employees or officers who discover evidence or suspect theft, embezzlement, or unlawful use of public funds must report it to the legislative auditor and attorney general, unless doing so would interfere with an ongoing investigation. Failure to report such incidents results in disciplinary actions, including salary freezes for two years.