State agencies (existing): generally; plans to correct audit recommendations; require notification to the legislature if the executive branch fails to prepare. Amends secs. 462 & 487 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1462 & 18.1487).
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Overview
This bill aims to improve how state agencies respond to audit recommendations. It requires the heads of state agencies to submit plans to the State Budget Office within 60 days of an audit’s completion, outlining steps to address any identified issues. Furthermore, the bill mandates that if an agency fails to submit a plan, the State Budget Director must notify relevant legislative committees and oversight bodies. It also requires departments to report serious problems and establishes protocols for incident reporting.
Key provisions
- State agency heads must submit corrective action plans to the State Budget Office within 60 days of an audit.
- The State Budget Director will develop procedures for departments to create these plans.
- Departments must periodically report on progress in addressing material weaknesses.
- The State Budget Director will notify legislative committees if an agency fails to submit a plan.
- Internal auditors and department management must report serious problems immediately to the department head.
- Departments must establish incident reporting protocols.
- Reports of serious problems must be submitted to the governor, attorney general, and auditor general if criminal activity is suspected.
- The bill prohibits the public disclosure of information related to ongoing criminal investigations.
Who is affected
- State Agencies
- State Budget Office
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