auditor general; state lands; audit

HB 2425 requires Arizona's auditor general to conduct a special audit of the state land department. The audit must examine four specific areas: vacant state-owned lands with gentle slopes (under 15% slope) and application denials; land sales in populous counties with only one bid and appraisal values; solar leases/sales with single bids and appraisal evaluations; and land restoration rules for solar projects. This bill directly affects the state land department's operations and transparency around land management decisions. The audit aims to review processes and justifications for land sales and leases, focusing on accountability rather than changing existing policies.