| Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| Appropriations Committee | |
SB 6818
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in
their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
Brief Description: Promoting transparency in state expenditures.
Sponsors: Senators Oemig, Brandland, Tom, Zarelli, Kastama, Weinstein, Kilmer, Keiser and Kohl-Welles.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/26/08
Staff: Charlie Gavigan (786-7340).
Background:
Under the State Budget and Accounting Act, the Office of Financial Management (OFM)
maintains a comprehensive financial accounting and reporting system for all agencies of state
government. This system accounts for all state agency revenues, expenditures, receipts, and
disbursements, as well as statewide budget information.
Summary of Bill:
By January 1, 2009, the Office of Financial Management is directed to make publicly available a
state expenditure information web site that contains for the prior fiscal year: (1) state
expenditures by fund or account; (2) expenditures by agency, program, and subprogram; (3) state
revenues by source; (4) state expenditures by budget object and subobject; and (5) state agency
workloads, caseloads, and performance measurements.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.