HB24-1462 - Third-Party Audit Department of Corrections

HB24-1462 – Third-Party Audit Department of Corrections
Effective Date: Upon signature of the Governor – June 03, 2024

Bill Page / Signed Act / Last Fiscal Note

The bill requires the Office of the State Auditor to contract for an evaluation of the Department of Correction’s budget practices. The bill increases state expenditures in FY 2024-25 only. By October 1, 2024, the Office of the State Auditor will engage a third-party consultant to conduct an evaluation of the Department of Corrections. The evaluation will examine:

  • Budget Practices
  • Contract staff spending
  • Operation Costs driven by caseload

The consultant must report preliminary finding to the General Assembly by March 1, 2025, and make final recommendations by June 30, 2025.