This bill amends various sections of the Iowa Code related to the operations of state government, specifically focusing on the auditor of state and the handling of disputes between governmental agencies. Key changes include granting the auditor access to confidential information while maintaining its confidentiality, with specific exceptions for individual income tax returns and identifiable information related to reportable diseases. The bill also removes previous restrictions on the auditor's ability to disclose certain information in audit reports, thereby making all information included in such reports public.

Additionally, the bill eliminates the requirement for disputes between state governmental agencies to be resolved through a board of arbitration, as well as the stipulation that such disputes must be resolved within 60 days. It repeals a provision that defined the commencement of audits, thereby streamlining the auditing process. Overall, the bill aims to enhance transparency in state audits and simplify the resolution of inter-agency disputes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 11.41, 11.42, 11.28, 679A.19, 11.3