Texas Human Resources Code
§ 40.045 — EFFICIENCY AUDIT
HR § 40.045Title 2. HUMAN SERVICES AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES IN GENERAL · Part D. DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES; CHILD WELFARE AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES · Ch. 40. DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES · Art. B. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Statute text
View on source(a)For purposes of this section, "efficiency audit" means an investigation of the operations of the department to examine fiscal management, efficiency, outcomes for children and families served by the department, and utilization of resources.
(b)During the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2022, and every fourth year after that date, the department shall conduct an efficiency audit.
(c)In a year in which an efficiency audit is completed as required by this section, the efficiency audit shall satisfy the department's annual internal audit requirements under Chapter 2102, Government Code.
(d)The department shall pay the costs associated with an efficiency audit required under this section using money appropriated for administrative and internal audit operations in the state fiscal year the audit is conducted. Text of subsection effective until September 01, 2026
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Legislative history
Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 541 (H.B. 140), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2026.