Montana § 2-8-112 Legislative Audit Committee Review And Report -- Review Criteria

Montana Statutes

§ 2-8-112 — Legislative Audit Committee Review And Report -- Review Criteria

Montana § 2-8-112

Title 2GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE AND ADMINISTRATION

Ch. 8LEGISLATIVE REVIEW

Part 1Periodic Agency Evaluation

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Mont. Code Ann. § 2-8-112 (2026).

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2-8-112 . Legislative audit committee review and report -- review criteria.

(1)The legislative audit committee is responsible for conducting a review of each agency or program scheduled for termination. The review shall be completed at least 6 months prior to the date set for termination. If for any reason a review of an agency or program cannot be completed as required by this chapter, the legislative audit committee shall submit a proposed bill for the ensuing legislative session to reestablish the agency or program.

(2)The review conducted shall include a performance audit of the agency or program, with emphasis on its effect on the public health, safety, and welfare.

(3)The legislative audit committee shall assist in the implementation of the provisions of this part and shall establ

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2-8-112 . Legislative audit committee review and report -- review criteria. (1) The legislative audit committee is responsible for conducting a review of each agency or program scheduled for termination. The review shall be completed at least 6 months prior to the date set for termination. If for any reason a review of an agency or program cannot be completed as required by this chapter, the legislative audit committee shall submit a proposed bill for the ensuing legislative session to reestablish the agency or program.
(2) The review conducted shall include a performance audit of the agency or program, with emphasis on its effect on the public health, safety, and welfare.
(3) The legislative audit committee shall assist in the implementation of the provisions of this part and shall establish administrative procedures which facilitate the review and evaluation as required in this part.
(4) Upon completion of its review, the legislative audit committee shall, as provided in 5-11-210 , make a report of its recommendations for continuation, modification, or termination and submit a proposed bill to the ensuing legislative session. If termination is recommended, the bill should repeal or otherwise deal with all statutes and parts of statutes relating to the agency's or program's activities.