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Committee hears opposition to bill requiring counties, cities to publish financial statements online
Summary
Senate Bill 105 would require counties and municipalities to post audited financial statements online. Sponsor called it a transparency measure; the League of Municipalities urged caution, citing burdens for small towns and upcoming ADA requirements. An amendment was adopted; no final vote was taken.
Senator Kelly introduced Senate Bill 105, saying the measure would require municipalities and counties to post annual financial statements online when audits are completed to let taxpayers "see where their money is going." He described the bill as modeled on the state's online checkbook and said it would not disclose personal information or security-sensitive material.
The committee adopted an amendment before the public hearing that allows redaction of material privileged because of pending litigation and protects security-sensitive information. "We'll go…
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