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Auditor General: conflict-of-interest disclosures largely routine; compiled report presented to GOAC
Summary
Russell Olson told the committee a statutorily required compilation of boards' conflict-of-interest disclosures showed mostly routine filings and no items that warranted immediate special review; the committee acknowledged receipt of the compilation.
Auditor General Russell Olson briefed the Government Operations and Audit Committee on a statutorily required compilation of conflict-of-interest disclosures by state authorities, boards and commissions (filed under SDCL). Olson said the compilation covers filings made to his office and to the attorney general and is intended to flag disclosures that may need further review.
"There's nothing in here that perked my interest to the fact that I felt we had to pull some sort of a special review," Olson told members, noting he follows up on particular filings when something appears notable in minutes or supporting documents. The audit office links disclosures to meeting minutes in the report for committee review.
The committee moved to acknowledge receipt of the compilation report; the motion passed by voice vote. Olson told members he and the attorney general provide outreach to boards and commissions to ensure timely filings and reminded agencies to contact his office if potential conflicts arise.
Olson said the report is a compilation required by statute and that most filings were routine; where exemptions or waivers appear, he follows up to confirm recusal and appropriate board handling.
