1. (1) Subject to prioritization of the Legislative Audit Subcommittee created in Section 36-12-8, the Office of the Legislative Auditor General shall conduct an audit of the program beginning on January 1, 2028.

2. (2) The audit shall evaluate:

   1. (a) the department's compliance with this chapter;
   2. (b) whether the department has met the restrictions on monitoring, surveillance, and tracking described in Section 63A-20-301;
   3. (c) the effectiveness of the program in meeting the objectives established in this chapter;
   4. (d) the appropriate long-term placement of the program within state government; and
   5. (e) recommended statutory changes to improve the program.

3. (3) The Office of the Legislative Auditor General shall:

   1. (a) complete the audit report by October 31, 2028;
   2. (b) provide the audit report to the Legislature; and
   3. (c) present the audit findings to the Legislative Audit Subcommittee at the subcommittee's next meeting after completion of the audit report.

Enacted by Chapter 436, 2026 General Session