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A 2562

Relates to requiring state agencies, public authorities and public benefit corporations to provide annual reports

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Will Barclay and 6 co-sponsors

Mandates annual reports from state agencies, public authorities, and public benefit corporations to boost transparency and accountability in government.

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
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Bill Summary · A 2562

Summary of Bill A 2562

Overview

Bill A 2562 would require annual reports from state agencies, public authorities, and public benefit corporations. The purpose appears to be to enhance transparency and accountability by mandating regular reporting from the major state entities listed in the bill. The text of the bill would specify the exact content, format, submission deadlines, and recipient(s) of the reports.

What the bill would do

  • Mandate annual reporting by:
    • State agencies
    • Public authorities
    • Public benefit corporations
  • The bill would set forth the reporting requirements (content, format, and timeline) in the statute. The summary provided here does not include the detailed reporting elements; those details would be in the bill text itself.

Entities affected

  • State agencies (executive branch departments and offices)
  • Public authorities (quasi-governmental entities that administer public programs or assets)
  • Public benefit corporations (organizations created to operate for public purposes)

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: January 17, 2025
  • Current status: REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
  • Legislative actions recorded:
    • 2025-01-17: REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
    • 2025-01-17: REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS (duplicate entry)
  • Sponsorship:
    • Primary sponsor: Edward Ra
    • Cosponsors: William A. Barclay, Brian Manktelow, Angelo J. Morinello, Chris Tague, Karl Brabenec, Mike Reilly
  • Related bills (prior sessions, indicating ongoing interest in annual reporting or government transparency):
    • A 8691
    • A 6760
    • A 4825
    • A 3630
    • A 10490

Potential impact

  • Transparency and accountability: Regular annual reports could provide the Legislature and the public with consistent information on finances, programs, and performance across major government entities.
  • Administrative burden: Agencies, authorities, and public benefit corporations may incur costs and staffing needs to prepare and submit the reports; the bill would ideally specify scope, standards, and deadlines to manage these requirements.
  • Standardization: If the bill establishes uniform reporting standards, it could improve comparability across entities and over time.

Notes

  • The specific content requirements (e.g., what must be reported, where reports are submitted, filing deadlines, and any penalties for noncompliance) are not detailed in the information provided. Those details would be found in the bill’s text.
  • The presence of multiple related bills in prior sessions suggests this is part of a broader effort to strengthen reporting and oversight of government entities.

If you’d like, I can assemble a side-by-side comparison with the related bills or extract potential fiscal implications once the full bill text is available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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