HF 683 (LSB 2513YH (5) 91)

HOUSE FILE 683

BY  ZABNER and CISNEROS

A BILL FOR

An Act relating to investigations of state departments by the auditor of state.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  NEW SECTION.  11.5D  Government efficiency investigations —— enforcement.
   The auditor of state may, at the discretion of the auditor, investigate departments of state government for the purposes of pursuing efficiency in state government. Such an investigation is considered an authorized audit or examination for purposes of subchapter IX, and the provisions of subchapter IX apply.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with
the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   This bill allows the auditor of state to investigate departments of state government for the purposes of pursuing efficiency in state government. The bill applies the auditor’s enforcement provisions under current law to such investigations (subpoena power, judicial enforcement of subpoenas, and involvement of county attorneys or the attorney general).