The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 5175, seeks to appropriate funds to the Department of Revenue Services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. Specifically, it aims to allocate a sum of ____ dollars to hire fifty additional in-house auditors. The primary goal of this initiative is to assist in closing the state's tax gap by enhancing the collection of taxes and the assessment of penalties and interest as necessary.

The bill emphasizes the importance of increasing the Department's capacity to effectively manage tax collection efforts. By hiring more auditors, the Department of Revenue Services will be better equipped to address tax compliance issues and improve overall revenue collection for the state. No deletions from current law are noted in the text of the bill.