Budget Amendment ID: FY2012-S3-142

GOV 142

Agency Consolidation Study

Mr. Ross moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting, after Section_____, the following new Section:-

“SECTION ___. The secretary of administration and finance shall conduct a cost-benefit analysis of consolidating the responsibilities and charges of the inspector general, the state auditor and the attorney general.  The study shall include, but not be limited to: (i) investigating potential cost savings associated with the consolidation of agency responsibilities with regards to the timely intervention of waste, fraud and abuse by the inspector general, the state auditor, and the attorney general, (ii) the possibility of centralizing the civil and criminal investigation programs and practices between the inspector general’s office and the office of the attorney general, (iii) the impact of a transfer or consolidation of efforts and responsibilities between these state agencies and any others the secretary of administration and finance deems responsible for government inspection, auditing, accountability and oversight.

The secretary shall consult with and receive information as needed from the inspector general, the attorney general and the state auditor. A report on the result of the study shall be filed not later than October 1, 2012 with the governor, the clerks of the house of representatives and the senate, and the house and senate committees on ways and means.”