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Read. Follow. Verify.Ohio Senate Bill 48 requires annual state audits of public funds received by chartered nonpublic schools
Last action · January 29, 2025: Referred to EducationSponsor: Catherine Ingram
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What This Bill Would Do
Ohio Senate Bill 48 requires the auditor of state to annually audit specific funds or accounts of s that receive public money, including educational choice scholarships and administrative or auxiliary service reimbursements.
s receiving state funding through scholarship programs or cost reimbursements will be subject to mandatory annual audits of those specific public funds by the state auditor.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
chartered nonpublic schools
Must undergo annual state audits of specific funds and accounts into which public money has been placed or deposited.
auditor of state
Must conduct annual audits of specific public funds or accounts at each chartered nonpublic school and STEM school.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- Jan 29, 2025SenateCommitteeReferred to Education
- Jan 28, 2025SenateIntroducedIntroduced
Version history
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www.legislature.ohio.gov
Analysis Score
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