HB 2500
An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in National Guard Youth Challenge Program, further providing for administration and for audit required.
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Bill overview
This bill modifies the Pennsylvania National Guard Youth Challenge Program by clarifying staffing requirements and establishing a process for annual audits. Specifically, it allows the Department of Military Affairs to develop rules and regulations for the program's operation and mandates that the program be staffed with necessary personnel. Furthermore, the bill requires an annual audit of the program conducted by a qualified independent certified public accountant according to generally accepted audit standards.
Key provisions
- Allows the Department of Military Affairs to create rules and regulations for the program.
- Specifies staffing requirements for the National Guard Youth Challenge Program.
- Mandates an annual audit of the program.
- Requires the audit to be conducted by a qualified independent certified public accountant.
- Establishes that audits should adhere to generally accepted audit standards.
- References 32 U.S.C. § 509 for staffing guidelines.
Who is affected
- Department of Military Affairs (DMVA)
- National Guard Youth Challenge Program participants
- Pennsylvania taxpayers
Notable changes
- Introduces a formal audit requirement for the program.
- Provides the DMVA with greater authority to develop program regulations.
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