Amendment ID: S16-20

Amendment 20

Special Unit in the Office of the Inspector General

Mr. Tarr, Ms. Dooner and Mr. O'Connor move that the proposed new text be amended by inserting the following section:-

"SECTION _. Line item 0910-0200 in chapter 140 of the acts of 2024 is hereby amended by adding to the end thereof the following:-"provided further, $200,000 shall be expended for oversight related to the Commonwealth’s response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis and influx of families seeking shelter" and by striking the figure, "$5,584,969" and inserting in place thereof the following:-"$5,784,969"; and

By inserting the following section:-

"SECTION_. The office of the inspector general, shall, subject to appropriation, convene a special unit for the purpose of providing ongoing and comprehensive oversight of actions taken by the commonwealth in response to the ongoing crisis attributable to the influx of migrants into the state.

Such special unit shall identify , review, and analyze the cost and cost - effectiveness of specialized  contracts and procurements for such resources as food, and housing.

Said unit shall file reports , together with legislative and regulatory recommendations, with the clerks of the House and Senate, the Senate and House Committees on Ways and Means, and the Secretary of Administration and Finance quarterly, beginning not later than 3 months following the passage of this act, for a period of not less than 3 years , unless otherwise such requirement is otherwise modified, terminated, or extended, provided that such reports shall also be posted electronically so as to enable public inspection."