Expands authority of State Auditor on performance audits of school districts; requires report on audits from previous five years; requires $1.5.

This bill expands the authority of the State Auditor to conduct performance audits of school districts. The State Auditor will issue a report summarizing audits from the previous five years to the Governor, Legislature, Commissioner of Education, and relevant committees. The report will include recommended best practices and safeguards for school districts. School districts must submit a certified response within 60 days, detailing compliance with recommendations and steps taken to implement best practices.

Expands authority of State Auditor on performance audits of school districts; requires report on audits from previous five years; requires $1.5.

This bill expands the authority of the State Auditor to conduct performance audits of school districts. The State Auditor will issue a report summarizing audits from the previous five years to the Governor, Legislature, Commissioner of Education, and relevant committees. The report will include recommended best practices and safeguards for school districts. School districts must submit a certified response within 60 days, detailing compliance with recommendations and steps taken to implement best practices.