S.2023

Establishes the office of inspector general as an independent administrative agency charged with the responsibility to investigate, detect, and prevent fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement in the expenditure of public funds.

Introduced·1/9/26
Introduced Text

Establishes the office of inspector general as an independent administrative agency to investigate and prevent fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement.

The bill establishes the office of inspector general as an independent administrative agency tasked with investigating, detecting, and preventing fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement in the expenditure of public funds. The inspector general has the authority to conduct audits, investigations, and inspections of state programs and operations, as well as the procurement of supplies, services, and construction. The inspector general can issue subpoenas for testimony and documents, and has access to all relevant records and reports.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study

7 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

DRDD

Calendar

May 21

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

May 21

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 15

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)

Jan 9

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance