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MS SB2257

MS SB2257
State Auditor; authorize to examine tax returns necessary for auditing certain federal benefits.


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Introduced
01/31/2020
In Committee
02/13/2020
Crossed Over
02/11/2020
Passed
03/05/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/12/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Section 27-7-83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The State Auditor And His Employees To Examine The Tax Returns As Are Necessary For Auditing Benefits Administered Under The United States Department Of Health And Human Services And The United States Department Of Agriculture And To Make Information Related To The Audits Available To State Agencies Responsible For The Administration Of Such Benefits; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends a section of the Mississippi Code to authorize the State Auditor and his employees to examine tax returns necessary for auditing benefits administered under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It also allows the State Auditor to make information related to auditing these benefits available to and exchange the information with state agencies responsible for administering the benefits. The bill maintains the confidentiality provisions that apply to the Department of Revenue, except as specifically provided in this new subsection.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (18)

Last Action

Law W/out Governor's Signature (on 03/12/2020)

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