Colorado bill penalizes state agencies failing audit recommendations by restricting 3% of general fund appropriations

Original title: Audit Enforcement

Last action · March 12, 2026: House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone IndefinitelySponsors: Max Brooks and 3 others

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What This Bill Would Do

The bill penalizes state agencies that fail to comply with audit recommendations by restricting 3% of their for the following , unless an extension is granted or the restriction is formally lifted.

Why it matters

State agencies face direct funding restrictions affecting their operational budgets if they do not meet audit implementation deadlines or demonstrate a good faith effort to comply.

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.

Directly affected

noncompliant state agencies

State agencies subject to audit recommendations face a 3% restriction on their general fund appropriations if they fail to comply or show a good faith effort by the deadline.

Directly affected

legislative audit committee

The committee is tasked with voting on agency compliance, deciding on extended implementation dates, and directing the state auditor regarding noncompliant agencies.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if a state agency fails to implement an audit recommendation on time?

The legislative audit committee votes on whether the agency made a good faith effort. If not, the committee can direct the state auditor to notify the state controller, who will then restrict 3% of the agency's for the following .

How can a restricted state agency get its funding restored?

The restriction can be released either if the general assembly enacts a bill to do so or if the legislative audit committee directs the state auditor to notify the state controller to rescind the restriction.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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Mar 12, 2026House
House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely
Feb 18, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs

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Voting Record

Motion succeededHouse3/12/2026Open StatesOfficial roll call ↗

Postpone House Bill 26-1254 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely.

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