Fines for late reports established

Cities, counties and other political subdivisions in Nebraska may be fined for filing late reports with the state under a bill approved March 25.

Government entities that fail to file required reports with the state auditor of public accounts may be fined $20 a day — up to $2,000 total per filing — under LB368, introduced by Bellevue Sen. Rita Sanders.

Lawmakers passed the bill on a 46-0 vote.