6153-S.E AMH  BROO 40

ESSB 6153 - H AMD TO H AMD(H-2783.1/01) 266 ADOPTED 6/15/01

By Representative Miloscia

     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 the state auditor to conduct performance audits of three governmental entities as demonstration audits for state and local government agencies.  Each audit shall include a financial history and shall identify and review performance measures, benchmarks, quality management practices, and efficiencies achieved.  The state auditor may contract for consulting services in completing these audits.  The state auditor shall report findings from these audits to the appropriate legislative committees by December 1, 2002."

EFFECT:  Requires the state auditor to conduct three audits as performance audit demonstration projects. Either state or local agencies may be audited through these demonstration projects.

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