The proposed bill aims to establish the Non-Profit Transparency and Accountability Act in West Virginia, which mandates that all nonprofit organizations receiving any portion of their operating funds from public sources, including state or federal appropriations, must comply with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. This means that these organizations will be held to the same standards of transparency and accountability as public bodies, ensuring that they respond to such requests appropriately.

Additionally, the bill requires that these nonprofit entities enroll in Open Checkbooks, further promoting transparency in their financial dealings. The legislative findings emphasize the importance of public confidence in nonprofit management and the necessity for oversight of public funds, reinforcing the act's intent to enhance accountability within the nonprofit sector.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 31E-17-1701, 31E-17-1702, 31E-17-1703