SB 932
Combining offices of Legislative Auditor and State Auditor
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 932 proposes to merge the offices of the Legislative Auditor and the State Auditor into a single combined office. Effective July 1, 2025, all the powers, duties, and responsibilities currently held by the Legislative Auditor will be transferred to the new combined office, which will operate under the State Auditor. This consolidation aims to streamline auditing functions within the state government. The bill seeks to create a more unified approach to oversight and accountability.
Key provisions
- The Legislative Auditor and State Auditor offices will be combined.
- The effective date of the consolidation is July 1, 2025.
- All existing duties and responsibilities of the Legislative Auditor are transferred to the combined office.
- The combined office will operate under the authority of the State Auditor.
Who is affected
- State Auditors
- Legislative Auditors
- West Virginia State Government
- State Agencies Subject to Audits
Notable changes
- The current separation between the Legislative Auditor and State Auditor offices will be eliminated.
- The scope of auditing responsibilities will be unified under a single office.
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