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MississippiSB 30872026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Appropriation; Audit, Department of.

Sponsored By: W. Briggs Hopson III (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Appropriations DAppropriations AAppropriations

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

State audit office sets performance goals

In FY2027, the Department aims for CPA firms to conduct 60% of county audits and the State Auditor’s office to conduct 40%. It also aims to handle 6,400 technical-assistance inquiries and complete 10 performance audit reports. The Department reports progress in its FY2028 budget request to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee.

Blind supplier gets state buying preference

The Department of Audit gives Mississippi Industries for the Blind preference when competing bids for goods or equipment match in price, quality, and service. A similar preference applies to purchases made without competitive bids.

Accountancy fellowship receives $200,000

The government provides $200,000 for the Accountancy Fellowship Program in FY2027. The law does not state who qualifies or how much any fellow receives.

Audit employees repay CPA course fees

The Department sets aside $30,000 for CPA Review Course fees in FY2027. Department employees who take the course must repay the fees over 12 months. The law does not state how much any one employee may receive.

State audit funding faces spending limits

For FY2027, the Department of Audit receives $8.15 million in general funds and $5.17 million in special funds. Personal-services spending is capped at $12.64 million for 147 permanent positions, and that money cannot move to other spending categories. The Department can use up to $1.5 million from available funds for federal audit compliance. Federal sharing funds for law-enforcement expenses are capped at $1 million and must support needs outside the office’s budget.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • W. Briggs Hopson III

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Juan Barnett

    Democratic • Senate

  • Dennis DeBar, Jr.

    Republican • Senate

  • Scott DeLano

    Republican • Senate

  • Michael McLendon

    Republican • Senate

  • Daniel H. Sparks

    Republican • Senate

  • Benjamin Suber

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 220 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/17/2026

Concurred in Amend From House

Yes: 52 • No: 0

House vote • 3/12/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 117 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 2/19/2026

Passed

Yes: 51 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    3/25/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/20/2026House

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/20/2026Senate

  4. Concurred in Amend From House

    3/17/2026Senate

  5. Returned For Concurrence

    3/13/2026House

  6. Passed As Amended

    3/12/2026House

  7. Amended

    3/12/2026House

  8. Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

    3/11/2026House

  9. DR - TSDPAA: AP To A3

    3/11/2026House

  10. DR - TSDPAA: A3 To AP

    3/11/2026House

  11. Referred To Appropriations D;Appropriations A

    2/24/2026House

  12. Transmitted To House

    2/23/2026Senate

  13. Passed

    2/19/2026Senate

  14. Committee Substitute Adopted

    2/19/2026Senate

  15. Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub

    2/18/2026Senate

  16. Referred To Appropriations

    2/17/2026Senate

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