STATE OF OKLAHOMA

2nd Session of the 54th Legislature (2014)

SENATE BILL 1437	By:	Newberry

AS INTRODUCED

An Act relating to audits; directing an audit of certain state entities by certain date; requiring a report; providing for noncodification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1.     NEW LAW     A new section of law not to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes reads as follows:
Notwithstanding any other provision of law directing, requiring, authorizing or limiting an audit of any appropriated or nonappropriated board, commission or agency in this state, the Office of the State Auditor and Inspector shall conduct, or have performed by a qualified auditor, a detailed and complete audit covering the five-year period next preceding the effective date of this act, on the following boards, commissions and agencies in this state:
1.  The Construction Industry Board, including the various divisions, boards, commissions, committees and entities under its authority and responsibility; and
2. The Department of Labor, including the various divisions, boards, commissions, committees and entities under its authority and responsibility.
The audit results shall be reported to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the chair of the Business and Commerce Committee of the Senate and the chair of the Economic Development and Financial Services Committee of the House of Representatives, and the Governor.
The audit shall be completed and reported not later than January 1, 2015.
SECTION 2.  This act shall become effective July 1, 2014.
SECTION 3.  It being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval.

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