Performance Audit Measure Clears House

A committee to conduct performance audits of state agencies and review tax incentives would be formed if legislation passed by the House today becomes law.

Senate Bill 1865, by House Speaker Chris Benge, would create an Office of Accountability and Innovation to ensure state agencies are operating as effectively as possible.

The legislation does not increase the number of state employees, but instead uses existing resources to make government more efficient. The office would also regularly review tax incentives currently in state law to see if any are no longer needed.

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