AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP AND OFFICE TO UNCOVER FRAUD AND WASTE IN STATE GOVERNMENT.

SB 140 establishes an independent office to investigate fraud and waste in state government spending, including contracts with private providers and nonprofit programs funded by the state. It also creates a working group to study how state agencies can partner with private entities to reduce costs and prevent taxpayer dollar waste, requiring a report by December 31, 2025. The office will have authority to investigate fraud claims, refer cases for criminal prosecution, and review how state funds are used across agencies and facilities. This bill directly affects state agencies, private contractors, and nonprofit organizations receiving state funds by creating new oversight mechanisms. The focus is on concrete policy changes to improve accountability, not on predicting outcomes.