Grants subpoena powers to the Legislative Audit Council to compel testimony and records.

This bill grants the Legislative Audit Council the authority to issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum to compel testimony and records from state agencies, their employees, and contractors. It also expands the council's access to records and facilities of private organizations receiving state or federal funds. The council can apply to a circuit court for contempt orders against individuals who refuse to comply with subpoenas. The bill further defines "records" and outlines penalties for non-compliance.

Grants subpoena powers to the Legislative Audit Council to compel testimony and records.

This bill grants the Legislative Audit Council the authority to issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum to compel testimony and records from state agencies, their employees, and contractors. It also expands the council's access to records and facilities of private organizations receiving state or federal funds. The council can apply to a circuit court for contempt orders against individuals who refuse to comply with subpoenas. The bill further defines "records" and outlines penalties for non-compliance.