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MississippiHB 11712026 Regular SessionHouse

Grants; increase oversight, accountability and transparency in administration of by state agencies.

Sponsored By: Angela Turner Ford (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

6 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 4 mixed.

Fair, neutral grant eligibility rules

Beginning January 1, 2027, agencies must write clear, objective rules for who can get grants. They cannot bar groups just for their organization type or tax status, unless law or documented program needs require it. Grant awards cannot favor politics, ideology, past grant history, or organization type, unless federal law requires it or there are documented violations.

No political use of grant money

Beginning January 1, 2027, grantees and subgrantees cannot use grant funds for partisan politics, ballot measure advocacy, voter registration, or get-out-the-vote work. If a funder and recipient share a board member, the relationship must be disclosed in writing before money is passed. If accused, the grantee must prove no grant funds were used in the alleged activity. Breaking these rules can trigger immediate termination and a three-year debarment, unless federal law requires different treatment.

Detailed yearly financial reports for grantees

Beginning January 1, 2027, primary recipients must file a yearly financial report showing spending, admin costs, and all funds passed to subrecipients with their purposes. Subrecipients must also file yearly reports, including receipts for any expense over $25,000 and details on any money they pass on. These reports increase transparency but add paperwork and accounting work.

Leader background disclosures for grant seekers

Beginning January 1, 2027, NGO executives and board members must sign disclosures with each grant application. They must report decision-making roles over grants, any reporting violations in the last five years, and any bribery, fraud, or similar convictions, with dates and jurisdictions. Updates are due within 30 days of any change, and certifications are under penalty of perjury. If disclosures are missing or not updated, the state can end funding and debar the entity for three years, unless federal law requires otherwise.

Stronger goals and reviews for grants

Beginning January 1, 2027, agencies set measurable yearly goals for each grant and, when suitable, five-year goals. Every program is reviewed at least every five years, on a DFA-set calendar, and agencies send keep/change/end recommendations to the Legislative Budget Office. Primary recipients must file annual progress reports. If reports or goals are missed, payments can be paused and the grant ends 120 days after the report due date unless fixed or federal law says otherwise.

Tougher audits for groups using state funds

Beginning January 1, 2027, NGOs and quasi-public entities that get state-appropriated money must undergo a compliance audit. Audits must include detailed schedules of state spending, revenues by source, subrecipients with IDs, related-party and conflict disclosures, and findings with corrective action plans. Auditees must give full access to books and records and submit schedules in machine-readable formats. DFA posts audit reports, letters, and corrective plans on Transparency Mississippi and sends them to the Legislative Budget Office. Reports are due within 180 days after fiscal year end; records are kept seven years; noncooperation can lead to suspended payments, withheld awards, or recoupment, and submissions must be certified by an officer and a CPA under penalty of perjury.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Angela Turner Ford

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 282 • No: 2

House vote • 3/19/2026

Concurred in Amend From Senate

Yes: 122 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/11/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 51 • No: 0

House vote • 2/10/2026

Passed

Yes: 109 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    3/30/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/24/2026Senate

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/23/2026House

  4. Concurred in Amend From Senate

    3/19/2026House

  5. Returned For Concurrence

    3/12/2026Senate

  6. Passed As Amended

    3/11/2026Senate

  7. Amended

    3/11/2026Senate

  8. Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

    3/3/2026Senate

  9. Referred To Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency

    2/16/2026Senate

  10. Transmitted To Senate

    2/11/2026House

  11. Passed

    2/10/2026House

  12. Title Suff Do Pass

    2/3/2026House

  13. Referred To Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency

    1/19/2026House

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