The bill revises several aspects of South Dakota law to improve state financial practices, focusing on the management and reporting of consulting contracts, records retention, and mileage reimbursement rates. It mandates that state agencies electronically file consulting contracts with the state auditor within five days of approval and clarifies the definition of "consulting contract" to include written agreements for consulting services funded by contractual services accounts. Additionally, the bill requires the establishment of a searchable internet website for public records and financial information, specifically for contracts valued at ten thousand dollars or more.

Further amendments include adjustments to mileage reimbursement rates for state employees using personal vehicles for state business, particularly for those assisting individuals with special needs. The bill streamlines the claims process by allowing electronic signatures and reducing notarization requirements. It expands the state auditor's responsibilities to maintain access to public accounts and permits the destruction of certain records, such as microfilm or electronic copies that are at least fifteen years old and have been audited, without needing further approval. The submission process for electronic sealed bids for state contracts is also modified to require submissions through an authorized electronic procurement system, enhancing efficiency and compliance with updated protocols.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/08/2026: 1-24A-1, 1-24A-3, 1-27-13, 1-27-45, 1-27-46, 3-9-1, 3-9-1.1, 3-9-6, 3-9-8, 4-9-2, 4-9-4, 4-9-8, 4-10-4, 4-10-6, 4-10-7, 4-10-8, 5-18D-4
Senate Appropriations Engrossed, 02/06/2026: 1-24A-1, 1-24A-3, 1-27-13, 1-27-45, 1-27-46, 3-9-1, 3-9-1.1, 3-9-6, 3-9-8, 4-9-2, 4-9-4, 4-9-8, 4-10-4, 4-10-6, 4-10-7, 4-10-8, 5-18D-4