Require the Auditor of Public Accounts to investigate impoundment of funds by the Governor and submit a quarterly report

Summary

The bill would have the Auditor of Public Accounts examine any delays or withholding of money that the Legislature has appropriated when the Governor or an executive official does so. It mandates a quarterly electronic report to the Legislature that lists each impoundment, its amount, timing, reason, and estimated fiscal impact. The goal is to increase transparency over the Governor’s use of impoundments.

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