Proposed Bill No. 140 aims to establish a working group and an autonomous office dedicated to uncovering fraud and waste in state government. The bill mandates the formation of a working group that will study and recommend legislation to prevent the waste of taxpayer dollars by fostering partnerships between state agencies and private providers. This group is tasked with submitting a report to the General Assembly's committee on government administration by December 31, 2025. Additionally, the bill proposes the creation of an office with the authority to investigate and prosecute claims of fraud or waste within state agencies and services provided on their behalf. This office will also review the use of taxpayer dollars in nonprofit programs and assess the use of state government facilities.

The bill introduces new legal language to establish the working group and the autonomous office, while it does not specify any deletions from current law. The overall purpose of the bill is to enhance accountability and efficiency in the use of taxpayer funds, ensuring that any fraudulent activities are thoroughly investigated and addressed.