S. 2758 (108th): Legislative 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

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Full Title

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

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Last updated Jul 22, 2004.
6 pages

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7/22/2004--Introduced.
Legislative Branch Financial Accountability Act of 2004 - Requires the Senate, House of Representatives, Library of Congress, Congressional Budget Office, Government Accountability Office, Government Printing Office, U.S. Botanic Garden, Architect of the Capitol, U.S. Capitol Police, and any congressional legislative branch entity not required by statute to have annual financial statements independently audited to each have a financial statement prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and have the statement independently audited, for the preceding calendar year covering all such entity's accounts and associated activities.
Requires the entities to report to appropriate congressional committees on:
(1) the implementation of this Act, including whether the establishment of an office is necessary; and
(2) recommendations, including legislative actions and amendments to this Act, if necessary, to effectively carry it out.
Sets forth requirements for the preparation and audit of the statements.

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