Require the Auditor of Public Accounts to investigate impoundment of funds by the Governor and submit a quarterly report

Nebraska bill LB 1147 requires the Auditor of Public Accounts to investigate and report quarterly on any delays or withholding of funds by the Governor or executive branch officials. It mandates that the Auditor produce detailed reports - including amounts, dates, reasons, affected departments, and fiscal impacts - after receiving complaints from legislators, state agencies, or eligible fund recipients. The bill directly affects the Governor’s office and executive branch when they impound funds, increasing legislative oversight of such actions. This transparency measure does not prevent impoundment but ensures regular, detailed reporting to the Legislature.