STATE TRUST PROGRAM ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN

HB 181 requires New Mexico state agencies receiving funds from the Government Results and Opportunity Expendable Trust to submit annual accountability plans detailing program goals, evidence-based practices, performance metrics, and evaluation methods. These plans must be submitted to the Budget Division and Legislative Finance Committee by July 1 each year, including how programs achieve outcomes and evidence of effectiveness. Agencies must also report evaluation results publicly and share final assessment findings by July 15 of the program's final funding year. The bill aims to improve transparency and effectiveness of trust-funded programs through structured reporting. (Note: The bill was vetoed by the Governor on April 11, 2025.)