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July 29, 2002B; title from Georgia Government Publications citation, viewed September 19, 2007. - External Identifiers:
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5-1789-4845
Georgia House of Representatives Public Information Office
Room 131, State Capitol 30334 404-656-5082 1-800-282-5800
May 19, 2003
For Immediate Release
HOLMES NAMED TO POWERFUL FISCAL AFFAIRS PANEL
Atlanta - State Rep. Bob Holmes, D-Atlanta, has been appointed to an influential panel which is empowered to review the spending of all of the state's agencies and departments. He was tapped for the post by House Speaker Terry Coleman, D-Eastman.
"It is critical that we keep an eye on state spending throughout the year," Holmes said. "We have to look at how tax dollars are being spent at times other than just when we hear what department heads have to say during Appropriations' hearings in January."
According to language mandating the selection of four House members to serve on the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee, "The Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee shall have the authority to review the budget requests of the various bureaus, boards, commissions, institutions and other state agencies at any time."
The subcommittee is further empowered individually or as a group to request and receive any information from state budget entities which they consider necessary to adequately review performance, policy and priorities.
In addition to having the authority to order performance audits of agencies, department and other state funded institutions, the subcommittee makes recommendations for improving efficiency and overall management.
Holmes Chairs the Education Committee and serves on the Appropriations and Rules committees.
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For further information please contact Rep. Holmes at 404/656-5115.