Honorable Gary Elkins, Chair, House Committee on Government Transparency & Operation
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB986 by Capriglione (Relating to the creation of a chief innovation officer position in the state auditor's office.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Government Code to require the State Auditor to appoint a chief innovation officer to perform duties and responsibilities outlined by the bill. The bill would require the State Auditor to appoint a chief innovation officer as soon as practicable after the effective date of the bill.
Based on information provided by the State Auditor's Office and the Department of Information Resources, it is assumed that duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished utilizing existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
308 State Auditor's Office, 313 Department of Information Resources