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Sponsor urges a single portal to follow public funds; treasurer warns of technical costs
Summary
Representative Douglas Halski proposed House Bill 16-20 to create a statewide online portal tracking distribution of taxpayer funds and grant opportunities; the state treasurer and agency witnesses said substantial technical work and interagency coordination would be required, although related data already exist across state systems.
Representative Douglas Halski told the Political Subdivisions Committee that House Bill 16-20 would create a user-friendly online portal showing how public funds are allocated and help North Dakotans find grant opportunities and recipients of state spending. He said constituents have difficulty locating where appropriations and grants are spent and that greater transparency would foster public trust.
Treasurer’s response and existing tools: State Treasurer Thomas Beadle testified in a neutral capacity and said he supports improving transparency but warned the bill arrived without a fiscal note and that creating a unified…
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