State government; requiring audit of certain acquisitions; effective date.
Impact
The bill's implementation is designed to enhance transparency and accountability within state procurement practices. By requiring detailed reporting on acquisitions, the bill seeks to provide clearer insights into state spending and ensure that contracts and purchases are being made in compliance with existing statutes and regulations. Furthermore, the State Auditor and Inspector will review these reports for compliance, adding another layer of oversight focused on maintaining integrity in the state's purchasing processes.
Summary
House Bill 2669 aims to amend existing laws related to state government by establishing new requirements for annual reporting of acquisitions by state agencies. The legislation mandates that each chief administrative officer of a state agency submit a comprehensive report listing all acquisitions that exceed the agency's specified threshold for the preceding fiscal year. This report must include details such as the name of the supplier, a description of each acquisition, the purchase price, and the total amount spent to date on those acquisitions.
Contention
While the intentions of HB 2669 are generally seen as beneficial for state governance, potential areas of contention could arise regarding administrative burdens placed on state agencies. Critics might argue that additional reporting requirements could divert resources and attention away from other critical operational areas. Additionally, concerns could be raised over how effectively the audits will be managed and whether the associated costs will be justified by the benefits of increased transparency.
State Auditor and Inspector; requiring the State Auditor and Inspector perform a special audit of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority by certain date; effective date; emergency.
Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act; acquisition initiation; adding exemption for certain contracts from competitive bidding requirements; requiring State Purchasing Director to review and audit all exceptions; effective date.
Public safety; requiring Oklahoma 9-1-1 Management Authority to maintain certain training platform; requiring creation, maintenance and certification of certain list; effective date.