State auditor urges lawmakers for subpoena power, in-house counsel and data tools to strengthen oversight The state auditor outlined a package of proposals to the Legislative Audit and Fiscal Review Committee including authority to retain legal counsel, subpoena power, expanded data-analytics access (including controlled AI) and expanded cybersecurity review capacity for local governments to improve audits and follow-up.

North Dakota's state auditor is calling for new powers and tech tools to tackle complex audits and improve oversight—will lawmakers heed the urgent plea?

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Bill would restore statutory oversight powers to House Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight committee Rep. Warner presented House Bill 1178 (LC443347) to reinsert the Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight committee into statute, set membership at 18, restore audit and subpoena authority and require periodic off-session reviews of agency liabilities and performance audits.

A new bill could reshape the oversight landscape in Georgia, restoring critical powers to the Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight committee for greater transparency and accountability.

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We are beginning to plan our work for the new fiscal year that begins July 1, 2025. Do you have suggestions for audit topics at Metro? Public input is one of the factors we consider. DM or email ideas to auditor@oregonmetro.gov #oregonmetro #performanceaudits

🌏 The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) has conducted #performanceaudits on #climatechange related programs & shared key lessons on coordination of climate action, conflict management in funding climate change programs; and performance measurement and reporting. Read more : buff.ly/77BzRYY

Students testify virtually on education issues during Kirkland panel discussion High schooler Rachel Chu leads online testimony at Kirkland education panel.

High school student Rachel Chu took the spotlight at a recent Washington performance audit meeting, proving that young voices are essential in shaping education policy.

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