6153-S.E AMH  BROO 55

ESSB 6153 - H AMD TO H AMD(H-2783.1/01) 316 FAILED 6/15/01

By Representative ___

     On page 15, line 23, increase the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2002 by $300,000

     On page 15, line 24, increase the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2003 by $300,000

     Correct the total accordingly

     On page 16, after line 29, insert the following:

     "(5) $300,000 of the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2002 and $300,000 of the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2003 are provided solely for performance audits of state-administered programs to be selected by the state auditor.  In selecting programs for audits, the state auditor shall give priority to programs that may be compared with similar programs in other jurisdictions."

EFFECT:  Provides funding for the state auditor to conduct performance audits of state programs.

FISCAL IMPACT:  Increases General Fund-State by $600,000.