Montana SB14 mandates an audit of the Office of Disciplinary Counsel by the Legislative Audit Division, with costs borne by the judicial branch.

Montana SB14 requires the Legislative Audit Division to conduct a comprehensive audit of the Office of Disciplinary Counsel. The audit must cover the office's financial, operational, and technological aspects, focusing on funding sources, spending over the past decade, budgets, costs, and functions. The judicial branch is responsible for covering the audit's total cost. The audit must adhere to industry standards and be completed by December 15, 2026, with findings presented to the legislative audit committee and the Office of Disciplinary Counsel.

Montana SB14 mandates an audit of the Office of Disciplinary Counsel by the Legislative Audit Division, with costs borne by the judicial branch.

Montana SB14 requires the Legislative Audit Division to conduct a comprehensive audit of the Office of Disciplinary Counsel. The audit must cover the office's financial, operational, and technological aspects, focusing on funding sources, spending over the past decade, budgets, costs, and functions. The judicial branch is responsible for covering the audit's total cost. The audit must adhere to industry standards and be completed by December 15, 2026, with findings presented to the legislative audit committee and the Office of Disciplinary Counsel.