HB4 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Wes AllenSecretary

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

High school athletics, Examiners of Public Accounts, required to audit the High School Athletic Association in the same manner as an agency of the state

Summary

This bill would require the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts to audit the Alabama High School Athletic Association in the same way it audits state agencies.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the Alabama High School Athletic Association would be audited by the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts. The audit would follow the same methods and standards used for other state agencies, as provided by existing law. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after it becomes law (following passage and the Governor's approval).

Who It Affects

• Alabama High School Athletic Association: would be audited by the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts using standard state-audit procedures.
• Department of Examiners of Public Accounts: would be responsible for conducting the audit of the Alabama High School Athletic Association in the same manner as for state agencies.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: The Department of Examiners of Public Accounts shall audit the Alabama High School Athletic Association in the same manner as an agency of the state, as provided under existing law.
• Section 2: This act shall become effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Schools