This bill provides an appropriation for the state auditor's expenses for the biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. It outlines a total funding amount of $18,185,299, which includes adjustments for salaries, operating expenses, and information technology consultants. Notably, the bill introduces a new "Base Level Enhancements Appropriation" and specifies a new and vacant FTE pool, while also detailing one-time funding items that are not part of the base budget for the 2027-29 biennium. The state auditor is restricted from spending from the new and vacant FTE pool without a transfer request to the office of management and budget.

Additionally, the bill amends section 54-10-10 of the North Dakota Century Code to adjust the salary of the state auditor. The annual salary is increased from $130,001 to $139,256 through June 30, 2026, and will further increase from $135,201 to $143,434 thereafter. These changes reflect a significant adjustment in compensation for the state auditor, aligning with the overall funding appropriations outlined in the bill.

Statutes affected:
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for House Appropriations - Government Operations Division Committee: 54-10-10
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 54-10-10
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senate Appropriations - Government Operations Division Committee: 54-10-10
Enrollment: 54-10-10