Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2228: Requires an audit of all state departments every four years
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 29, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to audits of state entities. Section A. Chapter 29, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 29.233, to read as follows: 29.233. 1. The state auditor shall conduct performance audits for economy and efficiency at least once every four years on each of the state departments, the general assembly, the judiciary, and departments and offices under the executive branch including, but not limited to, the office of administration, the governor, the lieutenant governor, the attorney general, the sec.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 29, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to audits of state entities. Section A. Chapter 29, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 29.233, to read as follows: 29.233. 1. The state auditor shall conduct performance audits for economy and efficiency at least once every four years on each of the state departments, the general assembly, the judiciary, and departments and offices under the executive branch including, but not limited to, the office of administration, the governor, the lieutenant governor, the attorney general, the secretary of state, the state auditor, and the state treasurer. 2. Within thirty days of receiving the results of the audit, the entity shall post the results on its website. 3. The state auditor shall submit the results of each audit to the general assembly. 4. Any entity that fails to participate in the audits required under subsection 1 of this section shall be subject to suit for declaratory judgment and injunctive relief, brought by the attorney general in the circuit court of Cole County. The entity shall not have use of the attorney general's legal services for such suit and shall be required to retain its own counsel. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not …
Sponsors
- Louis Riggs (R, 005) · primary sponsor