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Committee tables bill on advisory and consulting engagements after OPA concerns

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House Bill 24-66, which would require procurement compliance, public-auditor oversight and a $50,000 cap for advisory/consulting engagements and prioritize CNMI scholars, was tabled while the author and counsel address Office of Public Auditor recommendations on registration, reporting and oversight language.

Rep. Marissa Flores presented House Bill 24-66 to regulate advisory and consulting engagements with the Commonwealth, proposing procurement compliance, attorney-general approval, public auditor oversight, a $50,000 cap per engagement and a five-year sunset. Flores emphasized prioritizing CNMI scholars and…

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