An Act to Clarify the Requirements of a County Audit
Sponsored By: Marianne Moore (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Public deadlines for Maine county audits
Maine counties must have their accounts audited each year for the last completed fiscal year. The State Auditor’s office or a certified public accountant chosen by county commissioners must conduct the audit. Audits must follow accepted government auditing standards and procedures, and reports must include all legally required items. Counties using a certified public accountant must send the completed audit to the State Auditor within 12 months after year-end. The office must review it for completeness. The audit and management letter are public documents; the office must post them online within 30 days after receipt. The State Auditor can grant exceptions to the 12-month deadline for extenuating circumstances. The office must publicly disclose each exception request and decision within 60 days after receiving the request.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Marianne Moore
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Billy Bob Faulkingham
Republican • House
Joseph Underwood
Republican • House
Mathew McIntyre
Republican • House
William Tuell
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 673
4/13/2026PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
4/6/2026SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
4/2/2026HouseCONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-590).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
3/31/2026HouseReport READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-590) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-590).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.
3/30/2026SenateReceived by the Secretary of the Senate on December 3, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2
12/3/2025Senate
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (S-590), adopted by House & Senate
Enacted
Introduced
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