How SB 562 changes current law

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The bill repeals the requirement for an annual project review and efficiency study of the Arkansas Department of Transportation.

• Arkansas Code § 25-43-1004(e)(5)

  (5)(A) Conduct an annual project review and efficiency study of the Arkansas Department of Transportation, including without limitation a review of processes, procedures, procurement, projects, appeals, and expenditures.

  This change eliminates the obligation for the Office of Internal Audit to perform an annual review and efficiency study of the Arkansas Department of Transportation.

• Arkansas Code § 25-43-1004(e)(5)

  (B) The results of the study under subdivision (e)(5)(A) of this section shall be reported to the Legislative Council no later than October 1 of each year with the first report to be submitted on or before October 1, 2023;

  This change removes the requirement to report the findings of the study to the Legislative Council every year.