Committee Summary for Legislative Performance Audit Oversight Committee (06/06/2025)

Bill/Time	Type	Title	Sponsor
Unclear 00:07:28.880 - 9:03:59 AM	General Working Session	Unclear

Unclear: Jay Henry, LBA Audit Division Information Only00:07:28.880 - 9:03:59 AM; Jay Henry from the LBA Audit Division introduced the session, mentioning a letter sent by the chair to OPLC and five boards involved in the mental health workforce audit. He noted that the OPLC director was present to provide a status update and answer questions.
Unclear: Durus, Executive Director at OPLC Information Only00:08:17.599 - 9:04:48 AM; Durus, the executive director at OPLC, provided an update on the 12 audit findings, detailing that 10 out of 12 are substantially resolved. He mentioned the rulemaking process and the challenges faced due to legislative changes affecting the 57 boards and 61 professions regulated by OPLC. He discussed the prioritization of legislative changes and the status of the audits, emphasizing the ongoing nature of the work due to continuous legislative adjustments.
Unclear: Senator Information Only00:13:15.440 - 9:09:46 AM; A senator asked Durus about the process of reviewing licenses from other states, particularly regarding the universal recognition law passed in 2023. Durus explained the monumental task of reviewing every state and profession simultaneously and mentioned the ongoing work to establish a standardized review timeline, possibly utilizing AI to assist in research.
Unclear: Representative Weber Information Only00:21:08.320 - 9:17:39 AM; Representative Weber sought clarification on the completion status of the license portability audit. Durus confirmed that the audit was complete, but there might be further assessments for specific jurisdictions or foreign countries.
Unclear: Senator Pearl Information Only00:26:01.520 - 9:22:32 AM; Senator Pearl asked about the process of expediting license applications, particularly regarding background checks. Durus explained the current statutory requirement that involves OPLC in the process and the delays caused by the need for FBI fingerprints and criminal record checks. He also mentioned ongoing legislative efforts to streamline the process.
Unclear: Representative Evil Information Only00:33:15.039 - 9:29:46 AM; Representative Evil inquired about the determination of an applicant's license status from another state. Durus confirmed that an active license indicates good standing, and any pending disciplinary actions are collected in the universal application.
Unclear: Senator Lang Information Only00:58:41.760 - 9:55:12 AM; Senator Lang discussed the progress of OPLC and suggested focusing on other audits in the red category, such as those for the Department of Corrections and Police Standards and Training, considering leadership changes. He proposed sending letters to the Adult Parole Board, Wetlands Council, and Liquor Commission for updates on their audits.
Unclear: Representative Emil Information Only01:03:25.599 - 9:59:56 AM; Representative Emil confirmed the scheduling of the next meeting and noted a conflict with a House Democrats retreat. The meeting was tentatively scheduled for September 5th, pending further confirmation.
Unclear: Committee Members Information Only01:06:51.359 - 10:03:22 AM; The committee discussed the status of audits and how to handle ongoing issues, particularly with OPLC. They considered whether to keep audits on the list indefinitely if they were in progress but not fully resolved due to continuous legislative changes. They decided to request updates from several agencies and planned to review the progress in their next meeting.