What does Preamble of Tax Dollar Accountability Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To provide the Comptroller General of the United States access to State records and documents for the purposes of certain audits, investigations, and evaluations, and for other purposes,' aims to grant the Comptroller General access to state records. The bill's purpose is to facilitate certain audits, investigations, and evaluations.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Tax Dollar Accountability Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Tax Dollar Accountability Act.

What does COMPTROLLER GENERAL ACCESS TO STATE RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS FOR of Tax Dollar Accountability Act do?

This section requires states, local governments, and municipalities receiving federal funds to provide the Comptroller General of the United States access to specific records upon request. The records accessible include state budgets, financial records, expenditure reports, contracts, grants, subgrants, and other relevant documents. States must annually provide access to these records for the preceding fiscal year, no later than 120 days after the fiscal year's end. Failure to provide access may result in the Director of the Office of Management and Budget withholding, suspending, or conditioning federal funds to the state.

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Tax Dollar Accountability Act

Last updated: 6/10/2026 · Introduced: 6/10/2026

Author: Byron Donalds (R-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates that states, local governments, and municipalities receiving federal funds provide the Comptroller General access to financial records, including budgets, expenditures, and contracts.
States must annually grant access to these records within 120 days of the fiscal year's end.
The Director of the Office of Management and Budget can withhold or condition federal funds from states that fail to provide requested records.

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