Agency Scrutinized Over Policy Tweaks | Winston–Salem News

A state agency is under fire for quietly reshaping policy behind the scenes as lawmakers scramble to pass bills with last-minute amendments. Representative Pricey Harrison watches closely as Republicans tweak legislation, while the Office of State Budget and Management tries to preserve original intent — even when it’s too late. House Speaker Destin Hall has formed a task force to investigate, raising alarms about hidden policy shifts and the agency’s growing power. Critics question whether this agency is a watchdog or a policy maker, especially after it reviewed major budget bills that slipped through with major changes. North Carolina and South Carolina are the only states where this agency’s role has been formally codified — and now, its influence is being scrutinized as lawmakers scramble to fix what they say was missed in the legislative rush. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e0fe9e2f962c9653