The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1407 aims to enhance the auditing process conducted by the State Elections Enforcement Commission. Key provisions include the requirement for the commission to conduct audits of candidate committees in a transparent manner, specifically through a public lottery system for selecting which committees will be audited. The bill stipulates that the commission must complete any initiated audits at least two months before an election, and it prohibits the initiation of new audits during this period unless prompted by a complaint. Additionally, the commission is mandated to notify candidate committees of their selection for an audit and to complete and issue findings within twelve months of receiving all necessary information.

Furthermore, the bill introduces an annual reporting requirement for the commission, which must detail any audits that were not completed within the specified twelve-month timeframe, along with the reasons for such delays. This aims to ensure accountability and transparency in the electoral auditing process. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025.