The bill amends the Management and Budget Act of 1984 by updating sections 462 and 487 to enhance accountability and reporting requirements for state agencies following audits. Under the new provisions, principal executive officers of state agencies are required to submit a compliance plan to the state budget office within 60 days of an audit's completion, including audits conducted by the auditor general. The bill specifies that these plans must be prepared according to procedures set by the state budget director and distributed to various legislative committees and agencies, including oversight committees and the auditor general. Additionally, if a principal executive officer fails to comply with these requirements, the state budget director must notify relevant legislative bodies.

In section 487, the bill establishes a protocol for internal auditors and department management to report serious issues or criminal activities to department heads, who must then submit a corrective action plan to the state budget director within 60 days. The state budget director is also tasked with notifying legislative committees if a department head fails to submit the required plan. The amendments aim to ensure timely reporting and corrective actions regarding deficiencies in state operations while maintaining confidentiality for ongoing criminal investigations.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 18.1462, 18.1487