Audit of regional transit authority's governance, financial management, and project delivery.

The bill mandates a performance audit of regional transit authorities to ensure they are operating efficiently, effectively, and accountably. The audit will cover governance, financial management, project planning, procurement practices, and other areas deemed necessary. The audit results must be submitted by December 1, 2027. Additionally, the bill requires the appointment of two members to any authority oversight boards by the transportation committee. The community oversight panel must report concerns to the joint transportation committee annually starting in 2026.

Audit of regional transit authority's governance, financial management, and project delivery.

The bill mandates a performance audit of regional transit authorities to ensure they are operating efficiently, effectively, and accountably. The audit will cover governance, financial management, project planning, procurement practices, and other areas deemed necessary. The audit results must be submitted by December 1, 2027. Additionally, the bill requires the appointment of two members to any authority oversight boards by the transportation committee. The community oversight panel must report concerns to the joint transportation committee annually starting in 2026.