Greater flexibility for public audits approved

Certain audits currently required to be performed annually or biennially will be performed when the state auditor deems them necessary under a bill passed April 20.

Under LB337, introduced by Lincoln Sen. Tony Fulton, the following audits will be conducted when the auditor of public accounts determines them necessary:

• State Highway Commission;
• Nebraska Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Fund;
• aid given to Indians for law enforcement and jail operations;
• funds expended by the Motor Fuel Tax Enforcement and Collection Division;
• post audits of investment transactions for the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act; and
• money received from the sale of cigarette stamps and tax meter impressions.

LB337 passed 46-0.