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MississippiSB 30872026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Appropriation; Audit, Department of.

Sponsored By: Hopson

Signed by Governor

Appropriations DAppropriations AAppropriations

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

8 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.

Audit goals and report on results

For FY2027, the law sets targets for audits, recoveries, and customer service. Examples include 60% of county audits by CPA firms, 10 performance audits, and $600,000 recovered. The agency must report progress in its FY2028 budget request.

Buying preference for Blind Industries

Starting July 1, 2026, purchasing officers favor Mississippi Industries for the Blind when bids match in price, quality, and service. The same preference applies to non‑competitive purchases of goods and equipment.

Follow IRS rules on contractor pay

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Auditor’s office may not use these funds in ways that break IRS Publication 15‑A. Payments to contract workers must be reported as the IRS requires.

FY2027 funding for State Auditor

For FY2027 (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027), the law provides $13.3 million to the State Auditor’s office. It includes $8.15 million from the General Fund and $5.17 million from special funds. This money pays salaries and operating costs.

Up to $1.5M for Single Audit

Beginning July 1, 2026, the State Auditor may budget and spend up to $1.5 million to meet Single Audit Act needs. The office can hire staff or contract private accountants. Spending must follow Department of Finance and Administration rules.

Cap on federal equitable sharing spending

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Auditor’s office can spend no more than $1 million on Federal Equitable Sharing Program expenses. These funds can only pay nonbudgeted law‑enforcement costs.

Pay caps and hiring limits at Auditor

For FY2027, Personal Services is capped at $12,640,710 ($7,956,322 General; $4,684,388 Special). Salaries and fringe total $11,613,915, with $1,026,795 set aside for vacancy funding. Vacancy funds only fill authorized jobs, not raises or promotions. The office is limited to 147 permanent positions. Money budgeted for Personal Services cannot be moved to other uses. The State Personnel Board blocks pay actions that would exceed the cap, except essential new hires. General funds cannot replace lost federal or special salary funds.

Training and fellowships for auditors

Beginning July 1, 2026, $30,000 pays CPA review course fees for State Auditor employees. Employees must repay the course cost over 12 months. The law also provides $200,000 for the Accountancy Fellowship Program in FY2027.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Hopson

    Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

  • Juan Barnett

    Democratic • Senate

  • DeBar

    Affiliation unavailable

  • 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

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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