68-2315. Report to legislature by secretary of transportation.

68-2315

Chapter 68.--ROADS AND BRIDGES
PART III.--MISCELLANEOUS
Article 23.--EXPRESS HIGHWAYS AND FREEWAYS

      68-2315.   Report to legislature by secretary oftransportation.Annually, prior to the 10th day of each regular session ofthe legislature, the secretary of transportation shall submit a writtenreport to the governor and each member of the legislature providing:

      (a)   Summary financial information and a statement of assurance that thedepartment of transportation hasprepared a comprehensive financial report ofall funds for the preceding yearwhich includes a report by independent publicaccountants attestingthat the financial statements present fairly the financial position of theKansas department of transportation in conformity with generally acceptedaccounting principles and a notification that the complete comprehensivefinancial report, including theauditor's report is available uponrequest;

      (b)   a detailed explanation of the methods or criteria employed in theselection ofsubstantial maintenance and construction projects and in the awarding ofassistance to cities, counties or other transportation providers;

      (c)   the proposed allocation and expenditure of moneys and proposed workplan for the current fiscal year and at least the next five years;

      (d)   information concerning system enhancements, construction workcompleted in the precedingfiscal year and construction work in progress;

      (e)   information concerning the operation and financial condition of thetransportation revolving fund;

      (f)   the annual allocation and expenditure of moneys from the coordinatedpublic transportation assistance fund under K.S.A. 75-5035, and amendmentsthereto;

      (g)   the annual allocation and expenditure of moneys from the rail serviceimprovement fund under K.S.A. 75-5048, and amendments thereto, includingspecific information relating to any grants or loans made under such program;

      (h)   the annual allocation and expenditure of moneys from the public usegeneral aviation airport development fund under K.S.A. 75-5061, and amendmentsthereto, including specific information relating to grants made under suchprogram;

      (i)   specific recommendations for any statutory changesnecessary for thesuccessful completion of the comprehensive transportation program specifiedin K.S.A. 68-2314a orefficient and effective operation of the Kansas department of transportation;and

      (j)   an explanation of any material changes from theprevious annual report.

      History:   L. 1989, ch. 209, § 2;L. 1999, ch. 137, § 14;L. 2006, ch. 108, § 1; July 1.