An act relating to legislative operations and government accountability

S.324 creates the Joint Government Oversight and Accountability Committee to systematically review state government performance. This committee, composed of eight legislators (four from each chamber with bipartisan balance), will investigate "issues of significant public concern" meeting specific criteria (e.g., affecting vulnerable populations, costing over $100 million, or failing audits) and issue annual reports on findings. The bill also updates deadlines for legislative reports and requires the Agency of Administration to improve state grant processes. It directly affects state agencies implementing laws and the General Assembly by establishing a permanent, structured oversight mechanism. The changes aim to standardize accountability through objective, fact-based reviews rather than relying on individual committees.