Senate committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes.
Adds that the State Auditor must organize and administer the Division of Accountability, Value, and Efficiency (DAVE) in a way that is necessary to conduct the Division's work accordingly. No longer specifies the NCGA's intent to further clarify the Division's organization, powers, and duties in a future enactment. Adds that the Division may annually require a report from any or all State agencies on the information required under the act and may reassess that information annually, based on the act's provisions, and report on the results of the assessment to the NCGA. Adds that the act expires on December 31, 2028, and terminates the Division at that time.
Bill Summaries: S474 (2025-2026 Session)
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Bill S 474 (2025-2026)Summary date: Apr 2 2025 - View summary
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Bill S 474 (2025-2026)Summary date: Mar 25 2025 - View summary
Directs the State Auditor to establish the Division of Accountability, Value, and Efficiency (DAVE) within the Department of State Auditor. Requires every state agency to report to DAVE no later than October 1, 2025, on (1) how the state agency uses public monies to execute its powers and duties under state law, and (2) all positions within that state agency that have remained vacant for six months or more as of the effective date of the act, including the original position vacancy dates and any postings or repostings of the positions, and an explanation for the length of any applicable vacancies.
Requires DAVE to assess the continued need for each state agency and the vacant positions within each agency, based upon the reports and other information deemed relevant by DAVE. Authorizes DAVE to utilize artificial intelligence and other appropriate tools to analyze: (1) amounts spent, including the entities receiving funds and the intended purpose of spending; (2) the effectiveness of any amount spent in achieving the intended purpose; (3) duplicative spending; and (4) any other factor demonstrating the fiscal soundness or effectiveness of the agency.
Requires DAVE to report the results of its assessment to the General Assembly, including any agencies, divisions or offices of agencies, or agency positions that should be dissolved or eliminated, no later than December 31, 2025.