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Senators debate auditor’s $2 million out-of-state contract; amendment to cut special funds fails
Summary
Senators debated a proposed $2 million reduction in the State Auditor’s special-fund authority after the auditor’s office paid $2 million for an out-of-state report that several senators said was not authorized in appropriation language; the amendment failed on a voice vote and the bills were advanced.
Senators debated an amendment to reduce the State Auditor’s special-fund authority by $2 million to reimburse taxpayers after the auditor’s office expended $2 million for an out-of-state report that senators said was not authorized in the agency’s appropriation language.
During subcommittee discussion, senators said the auditor’s office had already paid the $2 million last fiscal year from special funds the agency escalated on its…
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