North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 7 R cosponsors

SB 376 — Increase Funding to State Auditor.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    2 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (7 R).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

10 added · 11 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Senate Bill 376 includes some minor edits focusing on the language for the Office of the State Auditor. Specifically, it updates the phrasing related to their responsibilities for conducting audits and using advanced data analytics. These changes help clarify the bill's intent and ensure that the duties of the State Auditor are accurately represented, which is important for maintaining accountability and transparency in state finances.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Mar 20, 2025 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 376 Short Title:
376 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS45218-MUa-41 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR.
Rules and Operations of the Senate March 24, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR.
and Whereas, the statutory authority and responsibilities of the Office of the State Auditor are outlined in Article 5A of Chapter 147 of the General Statutes, including the duty to audit all State agencies, departments, and institutions to ensure accountability and transparency in the use of public funds;
and Whereas, the statutoryauthorityand responsibilities of the Office of the State Auditor are outlined in Article 5A of Chapter 147 of the General Statutes, including the duty to audit all State agencies, departments, and institutions to ensure accountability and transparency in the use of public funds;
and Whereas, additional funding will enhance the Office of the State Auditor's capacity to conduct timely and thoroughaudits, invest in advanceddataanalytics,recruit and retainskilled personnel, and expand fraud detection efforts;
and Whereas, additional funding will enhance the Office of the State Auditor's capacity to conduct timelyand thorough audits, invest in advanceddataanalytics, recruit andretainskilled personnel, and expand fraud detection efforts;
*DRS45218-MUa-41* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (3) Data analytics and technology upgrades.
*S376-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (3) Data analytics and technology upgrades.
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  3. Withdrawn From Com

  4. Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget

  5. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 172 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (172)

172 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 376?
SB 376 is sponsored by Timothy D. Moffitt (Republican), Michael A. Lazzara (Republican), Danny Earl Britt, Jr. (Republican), Bob Brinson (Republican), Bobby Hanig (Republican), Brad Overcash (Republican), and Benton G. Sawrey (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 376?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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