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. It mandates that the principal executive officer of a state agency 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 plan must be prepared according to procedures set by the state budget director and distributed to various legislative committees and agencies. Additionally, if a principal executive officer fails to comply, the state budget director is required to notify relevant legislative bodies of this failure.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that internal auditors and department management must report serious issues or criminal activities to the department head, 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 that state agencies address deficiencies promptly and maintain transparency in their operations, while also protecting sensitive information related to ongoing criminal investigations.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 18.1462, 18.1487