Legislative Audit Commission #
Website #
Membership; audits; and meeting schedules and recordings available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Legislative Audit Commission is responsible for the oversight of the State Audit Program, review of the stewardship of public funds, and the monitoring action to correct weaknesses disclosed by the audits of state agencies…
“The Legislative Audit Commission is mandated by law (25 ILCS 150/0.01-0.06) to review all audits conducted by the State Auditor General. Primary responsibilities of the Commission are:
- “Public hearings on all major audits of State agencies to review problems, assess agency stewardship, and secure remedial action.
- “Initiation and review of management and program audits and investigations.
- “Make recommendations to the General Assembly and agency management for corrective legislation and other measures to remedy weaknesses disclosed through audits or at Commission hearings.
- “Monitoring agency progress in implementing corrective action” (commission website).
