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HB244 • 2025

State auditor; local governments to request and receive in certain circumstances due date extensions related to filing annual audits; provide

State auditor; local governments to request and receive in certain circumstances due date extensions related to filing annual audits; provide

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Cannon, Chas
Last action
2026-05-11
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official text excerpt is a summary of intent rather than full legal code, so specific details on extension lengths or qualifying conditions are missing.

HB244: Extensions for Local Government Audit Deadlines

This law allows local governments to request and receive extensions on due dates for filing annual audits with the State Auditor under certain circumstances.

What This Bill Does

  • Amends Code Section 36-81-7 regarding audit rules.
  • Allows local governments to ask for more time to file their annual audits.
  • Sets up a process where extensions can be granted in specific situations.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Local governments
  • The State Auditor

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official text does not list the specific circumstances that qualify for an extension.
  • It is unclear how long an approved extension can last based on this summary alone.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-11 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

State auditor; local governments to request and receive in certain circumstances due date extensions related to filing annual audits; provide