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SD GOAC Meets; University Center on the Agenda

SD GOAC Meets; University Center on the Agenda

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The Government Operations and Audit Committee of the South Dakota legislature meets Tuesday in Pierre.

Committee Chair, Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says they are expecting updates on the operations of several state agencies…..

The Board of Regents has been called to appear to discuss the financial situation of the University Center in Sioux Falls.
Hunhoff says the role of the center has changed several times…..

Hunhoff says legislators need the feedback to determine if spending and policy is in line with state law…….

The committee will also get an update from the Department of Corrections.

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