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Senate subcommittee reviews amendment to create appointed State Auditor office; members move to carry H 3430 for further work
Summary
The Senate Finance constitutional subcommittee reviewed a proposed amendment to House Bill H 3430 that would establish a Department of Governmental Auditing and an appointed State Auditor with a six‑year term and authority to audit the State Treasurer's Office and local governments; the subcommittee unanimously voted to carry the bill
Subcommittee members reviewed a proposed amendment to House Bill H 3430 that would establish a Department of Governmental Auditing headed by a State Auditor appointed by the governor with Senate advice and consent.
Amanda, a member of committee staff, summarized the amendment for members: it would create the department, set a six‑year term (July 1 of the appointing year to June 30 of the ending year), authorize removal by the governor for cause, set salary by the agency head salary commission and allow the auditor to hire deputies, accountants and investigators. The amendment would require…
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