This bill mandates the legislative auditor to enhance accountability by requiring annual reports on the implementation of audit recommendations by state agencies. Specifically, it introduces a new subdivision to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 3.971, which stipulates that by February 1 each year, the legislative auditor must report to legislative committee leaders on whether agencies have acted on recommendations made in audits over the past five years. Additionally, by July 1 each year, the auditor must inform designated legislators about which committees received these reports in public hearings.

Furthermore, the bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 16A.057, subdivision 5, to require the commissioner to submit a report to the legislative auditor by September 1 each year, detailing the status of recommendations from audits conducted in the previous five years, including those not implemented and the reasons for such decisions. The bill also includes appropriations of $238,000 for the legislative auditor and $41,000 for the commissioner of management and budget for the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support these initiatives.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 3.971, 16A.057
1st Engrossment: 3.971, 16A.057
2nd Engrossment: 3.971, 16A.057