Purpose of the Report
The audit was performed to determine if there is a continued need for the board and if its termination date should be extended. The board is set to sunset on June 30, 2026, and will have one year from that date to conclude its administrative operations.
Report Conclusions
The board served the public’s interest by generally conducting meetings in an effective manner and actively amending regulations. Licenses were found to be issued in compliance with state law except for licenses renewed through the online portal, which lacked adequate documentation. The audit also found one board position had been vacant for an extended period.
In accordance with AS 08.03.010(c)(21), the board is scheduled to terminate on June 30, 2026. We recommend that the legislature extend the board’s termination date eight years to June 30, 2034.
Findings and Recommendations
- The Office of the Governor, Boards and Commissions director should take steps to ensure board seats are filled in a timely manner.
- The board chair and Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing’s director should work together to ensure renewal applicants comply with continuing education regulations or seek a change to regulations as deemed necessary.