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SA1TOSB4 • 2025

This Amendment clarifies that the Inspector General may only contract for an audit if the Auditor of Accounts refuses to perform or contract for a requested audit.

This Amendment clarifies that the Inspector General may only contract for an audit if the Auditor of Accounts refuses to perform or contract for a requested audit.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Sturgeon
Last action
2025-05-22
Official status
Passed 5/22/25
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide details on the exact changes to Senate Bill No. 4, only that it clarifies when the Inspector General can contract for an audit.

Inspector General Audit Contracting Rules

The bill changes rules about when the Inspector General can hire someone else to do an audit.

What This Bill Does

  • Limits when the Inspector General can contract for an audit.
  • Requires the Auditor of Accounts to perform or contract for a requested audit before the Inspector General can act.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Inspector General
  • The Auditor of Accounts

Terms To Know

Inspector General
A person who checks if government agencies are following the law and using money correctly.
Auditor of Accounts
The official responsible for checking how public funds are spent in a state or organization.

Limits and Unknowns

  • Does not specify what happens if both the Inspector General and Auditor of Accounts refuse to do an audit.
  • Does not explain why this change is being made.

Bill History

  1. 2025-05-22 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

  2. 2025-03-24 Delaware General Assembly

    Introduced and Placed With Bill

Official Summary Text

This Amendment clarifies that the Inspector General may only contract for an audit if the Auditor of Accounts refuses to perform or contract for a requested audit.

Current Bill Text

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Legislation Document

SPONSOR:

Sen. Sturgeon

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1

TO

SENATE BILL NO. 4

AMEND Senate Bill No. 4 on line 65 by inserting “

(1)

” between “

(e)

” and “

The

” therein.

FURTHER AMEND Senate Bill No. 4 between lines 65 and 66 by inserting the following:

“

(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (e)(1) of this section, the Inspector General may only contract for an audit if the Auditor of Accounts refuses to perform or contract for a requested audit.

”.

FURTHER AMEND Senate Bill No. 4 by deleting lines 275 through 284 in their entirety and redesignating accordingly.

SYNOPSIS

This Amendment clarifies that the Inspector General may only contract for an audit if the Auditor of Accounts refuses to perform or contract for a requested audit.

Author: Senator Sturgeon