Lawmakers Want To Know More About Where State Funds Go

When legislators pass spending bills they often have no idea how that money is ultimately spent. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says that was a question they turned over many times during the session this year…

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Hunhoff says they want to get a better idea of how state agencies are spending public money…

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Hunhoff says they do get audits of departments, but it is a long time after the money is spent…

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Lawmakers return to Pierre for one final day on March 19th.