Audits office asks for modest pay boost, subscription funding to protect audit quality The Department of Audits and Accounts told the Appropriations subcommittee it seeks a modest 2% salary adjustment, baseline funding for recurring IT subscriptions, and phased resources (about $1.7 million in year one) to assume auditing of public school systems while preserving audit quality.

The Department of Audits and Accounts is pushing for a modest budget boost to ensure the integrity of audits amid rising standards and competitive labor challenges.

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Audit committee advances mobile-crisis review, asks LBA to draft school‑level special‑education scope The Legislative Performance Audit and Oversight Committee voted to prioritize a performance audit of the states Mobile Crisis Intervention program and asked the Legislative Budget Assistant (LBA) to draft a scope for school-level special-education audits, while LBA staff described timelines for several education-related audits.

The Legislative Performance Audit Committee is taking a closer look at mobile crisis interventions and special education rates, raising crucial questions about effectiveness and equity across school districts.

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