Montana Commissioner of Political Practices

The meeting agenda primarily focused on the Legislative Auditor Reappointment. The proceedings included roll call, discussion on a motion, and a scheduled period for public comment, both oral and written.

The Legislative Audit Committee meeting scheduled for June 15-16, 2020, covered numerous audits and operational items. Discussions included a performance audit on Short-Term Lodging and Rental Vehicle Taxes, and an information systems audit on the Department of Revenue's Computer-Assisted Mass Appraisal and Tax System (Orion). Financial and compliance audits were scheduled for the Montana Board of Investments, the Office of Public Instruction, the State of Montana's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), and the Department of Public Health and Human Services regarding Medicaid recommendations. Other topics included a Federal Single Audit overview, prioritization of Performance Audits for Fiscal Year 2021, performance audits concerning Contracted Community Corrections Programs and State-Operated vs. Contracted Men's Prisons, an audit on State Employee Settlements, and financial-compliance audits for the Department of Agriculture and Montana State Library Commission. The agenda also included personnel business for the Legislative Auditor Reappointment and other business items.

This document, serving as a Strategic Plan Appendix, details Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the Montana State Legislature Legislative Audit Division for the 2022/2023 Biennium. It focuses on strategic and operational improvement, analytical decision-making, and accountability, covering areas such as staff turnover, employee engagement, absenteeism, direct hours, billing rate, project budget accuracy, timely project completion, hotline resolution, value-added impacts, agency engagement, recommendation concurrence, and recommendation implementation.

This strategic plan, Volume I of a longer-term strategy, outlines the division's direction from 2017 to 2027, focusing on increasing public trust in state government through timely and accurate reporting. Key strategic pillars include strengthening government efficiency, maximizing the response to fraud, waste, and abuse allegations, investing in staff career development, building a consistent brand identity, and enhancing capacity in data analytics and visualization. The plan aims to position the division as a leading source for independent, accurate, and reliable analysis, promoting government accountability within Montana.

The meeting agenda covers two days and includes several audits and reviews. Discussions and actions are scheduled for Financial-Compliance Audits for the Montana Department of Transportation, Public Employees' Retirement Board, Teachers' Retirement Board, Department of Labor and Industry, and Montana Board of Housing. Performance and Information Systems Audit Follow-ups are planned for Tax Increment Financing Administration and Impact (Department of Revenue) and SABHRS Governance and Security Management (Department of Administration). Other items include the prioritization of Information Systems Audits for Calendar Year 2020, contract audits for the State of Montana Consumer Counsel and Legislative Branch, an update on audit issues addressed in legislation from the 2019 Session (SB 310 & HB 658), a compliance audit for Montana State University, and general committee business including status updates and public comment.