S.B. No. 2016 aims to enhance the administration and operations of the state auditor's office by amending the composition of the legislative audit committee and introducing a new audit requirement for populous counties. The bill modifies Section 321.002(a) of the Government Code to increase the number of appointed members from the Senate from one to three and adds two members from the House of Representatives, appointed by the speaker. Additionally, it clarifies that the duty of the eleventh member of the committee ends upon casting a tie-breaking vote.

Furthermore, the bill introduces Section 321.0139, which mandates the State Auditor to conduct a one-time compliance audit of counties with populations exceeding one million. This audit, to be completed by January 1, 2026, will assess the counties' use of federal funds received after January 1, 2021, ensuring compliance with legal obligations and accurate financial reporting. The section is set to expire on January 1, 2027. The bill is scheduled to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 321.002, Government Code 321.004 (Government Code 321)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 321.002, Government Code 321.004 (Government Code 321)