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VA Code § 30-60 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 7 - Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission|§ 30-60. Auditor of Public Accounts to render assistance upon request; his relationship to Commission

The Commission may request and receive the assistance of the staff of the Auditor of Public Accounts in making desired special studies and fiscal reviews within the manpower limitations of his office. The Commission may serve as an advisory and contact agency for the Auditor of Public Accounts to make such special reports as he may be required by law to submit to the General Assembly.1973, c. 452.
VA Code § 30-61 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 7 - Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission|§ 30-61. Advisory committees

The Commission may associate with itself such advisory committees of businessmen and others as it may deem necessary to advise it with respect to what business practices can be adopted to achieve greater economies and more efficient service. The expenses of the members of such committees shall be paid from the funds of the Commission.1973, c. 452.
VA Code § 30-61.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 7 - Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission|§ 30-61.1. Operational and programmatic efficiency and effectiveness reviews

A. In addition to the review and evaluation of state entities pursuant to the Legislative Program Review and Evaluation Act (§ 30-65 et seq.), the Commission may establish an operational and programmatic efficiency and effectiveness review and assessment of any state departments, agencies, and programs. The Commission may contract with a United States-based private management consulting firm to conduct the efficiency and effectiveness review and assessment. Such contract shall be pursuant to a fixed price contract and shall not provide for any payment resulting from the implementation of any recommendations of the review.B. The purpose of the review and assessment shall be to provide an objective and independent cost-savings assessment of the Commonwealth's organizational structure and its programs in order to provide information to the Governor and the General Assembly to effect savings in expenditures, a reduction in duplication of effort, and programmatic efficiencies in the operation of state government. Any review and assessment conducted pursuant to this section shall take into consideration the results of any prior studies, audits, or reviews conducted by the Commission, the General Assembly or the Auditor of Public Accounts, any Governor-appointed commission or like entity, or any other independent entity that addressed the structure and operation of state government and identified monetary savings or efficiencies leading to a reduction in costs or reduced duplication of effort.C. The Commission shall submit a report to the General Assembly on the results of any review and assessment by December 1 of the year in which such review is conducted.2017, c. 726.
VA Code § 30-63 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 7 - Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission|§ 30-63. Payment of expenses of Commission

The salaries, per diems and other expenses necessary to the functions of the Commission shall be payable from funds appropriated to the Commission.1973, c. 452.
VA Code § 30-64 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 8 - Legislative Program Review and Evaluation Act|§ 30-64. Reserved

Reserved.
VA Code § 30-65 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 8 - Legislative Program Review and Evaluation Act|§ 30-65. Definitions

As used in this chapter, the terms below shall be interpreted as follows:1. The term "agency" means any agency, authority, board, department, division, commission, institution, bureau, or like governmental entity of the Commonwealth and includes any entity, public or private, with which any of the foregoing has entered into a contractual relationship to accomplish an agency program.2. The term "functional area" means that grouping of state governmental activities, programs, and agencies which constitute a single budget function as identified and classified in the Virginia State Government Program Structure.3. The term "discretionary selection" refers to the procedure set forth in § 30-67 whereby programs and agencies, contained wholly or in part within functional areas, are selected for legislative review and evaluation under the provisions of this chapter.1978, c. 388.
VA Code § 30-66 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 8 - Legislative Program Review and Evaluation Act|§ 30-66. Functional areas; scheduling of study areas

A. The functional areas of state government shall be scheduled for legislative review and evaluation by the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission as specified in subsection B, on a seven-year cycle, and beginning in the 1979-80 fiscal year.B. From time to time as may be required, the Senate and House of Delegates shall by joint resolution establish a schedule for the review of the functional areas of state government. In the absence of a resolution, the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission shall select a functional area for review on an annual basis.1978, c. 388; 1986, c. 302.
VA Code § 30-67 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 8 - Legislative Program Review and Evaluation Act|§ 30-67. Discretionary selection procedure; coordination with standing committees; expenses

A. Prior to the year in which a functional area of government is designated to be scheduled for review, the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission may provide for the introduction of a joint resolution which shall identify to the extent feasible the agencies, programs or activities selected for review and evaluation from the functional area.B. To ensure coordination of the review and evaluation activity with appropriate committees, the resolution specified in subsection A may identify each House and Senate standing committee to be invited to participate with the Commission in designing such studies as will be carried out from the scheduled functional areas.C. The compensation and expenses of the members of cooperating committees or subcommittees necessary to accomplish the functions specified in subsection B shall be paid from funds appropriated to the Commission.1978, c. 388; 1986, c. 302.
VA Code § 30-68 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 8 - Legislative Program Review and Evaluation Act|§ 30-68. Evaluation criteria; self-studies

A. Each study carried out pursuant to this chapter shall consider, as required: that there is a valid public need for the program or agency; that legislative intent is being carried out; that program and agency performance has been in the public interest; that program objectives have been defined; that intended program outcomes are measurable and have been accomplished; that program and agency operations are managed efficiently, economically, and effectively; or such other specific criteria as the Commission or standing committees deem necessary and desirable.B. Agency self-studies may be required in such form and manner as may be directed under the resolution provided for in § 30-67.1978, c. 388.
VA Code § 30-69 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 8 - Legislative Program Review and Evaluation Act|§ 30-69. Access to information

For the purpose of carrying out its duties under this chapter and notwithstanding any contrary provision of law, the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission shall have access to the records and facilities of every agency whose operations are financed in whole or in part by state funds to the extent that such records and facilities are related to the expenditure of such funds. All such agencies shall cooperate with the Commission and, when requested, shall provide specific information in the form requested.1978, c. 388.
VA Code § 30-70 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 8 - Legislative Program Review and Evaluation Act|§ 30-70. Reporting; hearings

A. The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission shall publish and submit its reports with appropriate findings and recommendations to the Governor and members of the General Assembly, and shall transmit them to the House and Senate standing committees identified by resolution in § 30-67.B. The standing committees may hold a public hearing on reports prepared pursuant to this chapter at their earliest convenience after the date of transmittal. Hearings may be held jointly or singly by the committees.C. The standing committees shall hear testimony from the Commission, agency and program representatives, the public in general, and such others as may be deemed appropriate.1978, c. 388; 1986, c. 302.
VA Code § 30-71 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 8 - Legislative Program Review and Evaluation Act|§ 30-71. Hearing criteria

At each hearing which may be held pursuant to § 30-70, the standing committee conducting such hearing and the agencies testifying shall respond to, but not be limited to consideration of, the following questions:1. What are the problems, needs, or missions that the program is intended to address and what has been accomplished?2. What is the effect of the program on the economy including but not limited to: competition, unemployment, economic stability, attraction of new business, productivity, and price inflation to consumers?3. Would the absence of any regulatory activity significantly harm or endanger the public health, safety, or welfare?4. Has the program or agency carried out its mission in an efficient, economic, and effective manner?5. What services could be provided and what level of performance could be achieved if the program were funded at a level less than the existing level?6. What other state programs have similar, duplicate, or conflicting objectives?7. What federal activities have similar, duplicate, or conflicting objectives?8. How does the agency ensure that it responds promptly and effectively to complaints concerning persons affected by the agency?9. To what extent have the agency's operations been impeded by existing statutes, procedures, or practices of the Commonwealth of Virginia, or of other state agencies?10. What action plans have been or are being proposed to improve agency operations where the need for improvements has been identified in previous executive or legislative oversight studies and reports?1978, c. 388; 1986, c. 302.
VA Code § 30-72 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 8 - Legislative Program Review and Evaluation Act|§ 30-72. Operation and construction of chapter; subcommittees

A. The operation of this chapter shall not restrict the power of the General Assembly to study or act on any matter at any time.B. The operation of this chapter shall not imply or require the termination of any state agency or program.C. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to restrict the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission or the standing committees from holding hearings on any subject as may be required nor shall operation of this chapter limit the Commission or committees from such other activities as may be authorized by law or custom.D. The standing committees may carry out the functions assigned by this chapter through subcommittees.1978, c. 388.
VA Code § 30-73.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 8.1 - Joint Commission on Administrative Rules|§ 30-73.1. Joint Commission on Administrative Rules; purpose

The Joint Commission on Administrative Rules (the "Commission") is established in the legislative branch of state government. The purpose of the Commission is to review (i) existing agency rules, regulations and practices and (ii) agency rules or regulations during the promulgation or final adoption process and make recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly.As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:"Agency" means any authority, commission, instrumentality, officer, board or other unit of the state government empowered by the basic laws to make regulations or decide cases."Rule" or "regulation" means any statement of general application, having the force of law, affecting the rights or conduct of any person, adopted by an agency in accordance with the authority conferred on it by applicable basic laws.2002, c. 677.
VA Code § 30-73.2 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 8.1 - Joint Commission on Administrative Rules|§ 30-73.2. Membership; terms; compensation

A. The Commission shall be composed of 12 members as follows: five members of the Senate to be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules, and seven members of the House of Delegates to be appointed by the Speaker of the House, in accordance with the principles of proportional representation contained in the Rules of the House of Delegates. Six members shall constitute a quorum.B. Members shall serve for terms coincident with their terms of office. Members may be reappointed. Vacancies occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired term. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments.C. The members of the Commission shall elect a chairman and vice-chairman from among its members.D. Members of the Commission shall receive compensation as provided in § 30-19.12 and shall be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as provided in §§ 2.2-2813 and 2.2-2825. However, all such expense payments shall come from existing appropriations to the Commission.2002, c. 677; 2005, c. 758.
VA Code § 30-73.3 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 8.1 - Joint Commission on Administrative Rules|§ 30-73.3. Powers and duties of Commission

A. The Commission shall have the powers and duties to:1. Review proposed rules and regulations of any agency during the promulgation or final adoption process and determine whether or not the rule or regulation (i) is authorized by statute, (ii) complies with legislative intent, (iii) will cause a substantial reduction in private sector employment, and (iv) contains no mandate that improperly burdens businesses or would impose a significant adverse economic impact on a locality, business, or entity particularly affected as defined in § 2.2-4007.04.2. Review the effect of the rule or regulation on (i) the economy, (ii) protection of the Commonwealth's natural resources pursuant to Article XI, Section 1 of the Constitution of Virginia, (iii) government operations of the Commonwealth and localities, and (iv) affected persons and businesses.3. File with the Registrar and the agency promulgating the regulation an objection to a proposed or final adopted regulation.4. Suspend the effective date of any portion or all of a final regulation with the concurrence of the Governor as provided in subsection B of § 2.2-4014.5. Make recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly for action based on its review of any proposed rule or regulation.6. Review any existing agency rule, regulation, or practice or the failure of an agency to adopt a rule and recommend to the Governor and the General Assembly that a rule be modified, repealed, or adopted.7. Beginning November 1, 2017, the Joint Commission on Administrative Rules shall conduct an ongoing review of the exemptions authorized by the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.) in accordance with subsections B and D of § 2.2-4005 on a schedule established by the Commission.B. If the Commission finds that a rule or regulation improperly burdens businesses or would impose a significant adverse economic impact on a locality, business, or entity particularly affected, it shall report quarterly to the Governor and the General Assembly on any such regulation. The report shall contain a statement of any position taken by the Commission on any such regulation.C. If the Commission decides to seek suspension of a final rule or regulation, it shall deliver a statement to the Governor, signed by a majority of the members of the Commission, asking the Governor to concur in delaying the effective date of a portion or all of the final regulation until the end of the next regular legislative session as provided in §§ 2.2-4014 and 2.2-4015.D. Based upon its review of (i) any final rule or regulation during the promulgation or final adoption process or (ii) any existing agency rule, regulation, or practice or failure to adopt a rule or regulation, the Commission may prepare and arrange for the introduction of a bill to clarify the intent of the General Assembly when it enacted a law or to correct any misapplication of a law by an agency.2002, c. 677; 2013, c. 140; 2015, cc. 337, 608; 2017, c. 678.
VA Code § 30-73.4 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 8.1 - Joint Commission on Administrative Rules|§ 30-73.4. Staff; cooperation and assistance

Staff assistance shall be provided to the Commission by the Division of Legislative Services. All agencies, authorities, and institutions of the Commonwealth shall cooperate and provide such assistance to the Commission as the Commission may request.2002, c. 677; 2004, c. 777.
VA Code § 30-78 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 10 - Virginia Retirement System Oversight Act|§ 30-78. Title of chapter

This chapter may be referred to as the "Virginia Retirement System Oversight Act."1994, cc. 3, 732.
VA Code § 30-79 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 10 - Virginia Retirement System Oversight Act|§ 30-79. Purpose

A. Section 11 of Article X of the Constitution of Virginia (1971) requires that the General Assembly maintain a state employees retirement system to be administered in the best interest of the beneficiaries thereof. In order to fulfill this duty, continuing legislative oversight of the Virginia Retirement System ("Retirement System" or "System") is essential.B. The General Assembly hereby designates the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission ("Commission") to oversee and evaluate the Virginia Retirement System on a continuing basis and to make such special studies and reports as may be requested by the General Assembly, the House Committee on Appropriations, or the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations.1994, cc. 3, 732.
VA Code § 30-80 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 10 - Virginia Retirement System Oversight Act|§ 30-80. Duties and powers

A. The areas of review and evaluation to be conducted by the Commission shall include, but are not limited to, the following: (i) structure and governance of the Retirement System; (ii) structure of the investment portfolio; (iii) investment practices, policies, and performance, including the effect of investment performance on employer contributions; (iv) actuarial policy and the actuarial soundness of the Retirement System's trust funds; and (v) administration and management of the Retirement System.B. For the purpose of carrying out its duties under this chapter and notwithstanding any contrary provision of law, the Commission shall have the following powers, including but not limited to:1. Access to the information, records, and facilities of the Retirement System and any corporations or subsidiaries thereof or other entities owned, directly or indirectly, or otherwise created by or on behalf of the System.2. Access to the public and executive session meetings and records of the board of trustees of the System, as well as those of the System's investment advisory committee and real estate advisory committee. Access shall include the right to attend such meetings.3. Access to the System's employees, consultants, actuaries, investment managers, advisors, attorneys, accountants, or other contractors in the employ or hire of the Virginia Retirement System. Such persons shall cooperate with the Commission and upon its request shall provide specific information or opinions in the form requested.4. The chairman of the Commission may appoint a permanent subcommittee to provide guidance and direction for oversight activities, subject to the full Commission's supervision and such guidelines as the Commission itself may provide.C. Confidential or proprietary records of the Virginia Retirement System or its subsidiary corporations provided to the Commission shall be exempted from the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (§ 2.2-3700 et seq.).1994, cc. 3, 732.
VA Code § 30-81 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 10 - Virginia Retirement System Oversight Act|§ 30-81. Required reports

A. The Virginia Retirement System shall submit to the General Assembly, through its Commission, both semi-annual and annual reports on the investment programs of the Retirement System. The report shall be presented in a format approved by the Commission and shall include information concerning (i) planned or actual material changes in asset allocation, (ii) investment performance of all asset classes and subclasses, and (iii) investment policies and programs.B. The System shall also submit a biennial report on the actuarial soundness of its trust funds, which shall include (i) funding policy and objectives, (ii) current and projected funding levels, (iii) current and projected contribution rates, and (iv) actuarial assumptions.C. The System shall furnish such reports or information as may be requested by standing committees of the General Assembly having jurisdiction over the subject matter which is the basis of such committee's inquiry.D. The Commission shall publish the following reports concerning the Retirement System: (i) a biennial status report which shall include, at a minimum and where appropriate, findings and recommendations and the status of actions, if any, taken in response to prior recommendations and (ii) with the assistance of an actuary, an actuarial report once every four years.E. The Commission's staff shall prepare and maintain an informational guide to the Virginia Retirement System for the members of the General Assembly.F. The Auditor of Public Accounts shall complete an annual financial audit of the Virginia Retirement System, the State Police Officers' Retirement System, and the Judicial Retirement System. The Auditor shall report the findings of his audit to the Governor, the General Assembly, the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission, and the Board of Trustees of the Virginia Retirement System. Such audit shall be submitted on or before the first day of the General Assembly session.1994, cc. 3, 732.
VA Code § 30-82 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 10 - Virginia Retirement System Oversight Act|§ 30-82. Use of consultants

The Commission may employ on a consulting basis such investment, actuarial, and other professional or technical experts as may be reasonably necessary for the Commission to fulfill its responsibilities under this chapter. Such consultants shall provide, upon request, assistance to the House Committee on Appropriations and the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations on matters related to the Retirement System.1994, cc. 3, 732.
VA Code § 30-83 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 30 - General Assembly|Chapter 10 - Virginia Retirement System Oversight Act|§ 30-83. Cooperation of other agencies

All agencies of the Commonwealth shall cooperate as requested by the Commission in the performance of its duties under this chapter.1994, cc. 3, 732.