AUDITOR GENERAL: AUDITS OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS

AND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICTS

House Joint Resolution M

Sponsor:  Rep. Brian Palmer

Committee:  Education

Complete to 5-2-06

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION "M" AS INTRODUCED 7-13-05

The joint resolution proposes an amendment to Article IV, Section 53 of the State Constitution to expand the audit authority of the Auditor General to include audits of local school districts and of intermediate school districts.  The proposed amendment would be submitted to the voters at the next general election.

(Currently, the constitution says:  The auditor general shall conduct post audits of financial transactions and accounts of the state and of all branches, departments, offices, boards, commissions, agencies, authorities, and institutions of the state established by this constitution or by law, and performance post audits thereof.  The joint resolution would add "of local school districts, and of intermediate school districts.")

FISCAL IMPACT:

At present, the costs are indeterminate.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Chris Couch

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Al Valenzio

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.