S. 2757 (108th): Judicial Branch Financial Accountability Act of 2004

Introduced:
Jul 22, 2004 (108th Congress, 2003–2004)
Sponsor:
Sen. Peter Fitzgerald [R-IL]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on July 22, 2004, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jul 22, 2004
Referred to Committee Jul 22, 2004
Cosponsors
none
Committees

Senate Judiciary

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Full Title

A bill to provide for certain financial reporting requirements to apply to the judicial branch of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2004.
4 pages

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7/22/2004--Introduced.
Judicial Branch Financial Accountability Act of 2004 - Requires the Federal Judiciary annually to have financial statements prepared and independently audited covering judicial branch activities.
Directs the Judicial Conference of the United States to determine whether to have separate financial statements for specified components of the Federal Judiciary. Requires the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to prepare the financial statements required by this Act and to have such statements independently audited.
Requires the Judicial Conference to submit an implementation plan and recommendations to the Senate Judiciary and Governmental Affairs Committees and the House Judiciary and Government Reform Committees.

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