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This bill provides a comprehensive appropriation for the Mississippi State Department of Audit for fiscal year 2026, allocating $8,877,123.00 from the State General Fund and $5,172,795.00 from special funds to support the department's operations. The bill authorizes 147 permanent positions and establishes detailed guidelines for personnel management, including restrictions on salary increases and vacancy usage. The legislation sets specific performance targets for the department, such as conducting county government audits, performing single audit federal program coverage, providing technical assistance, and investigating financial misconduct. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for a CPA Review Course for employees, funding for an Accountancy Fellowship Program, and allows the State Auditor to use up to $1,000,000 for federal equitable sharing law enforcement purposes. The bill emphasizes efficiency, accountability, and compliance with existing laws, requiring the department to maintain detailed accounting records and submit budget requests with comparable levels of detail to previous years. The appropriation will take effect on July 1, 2025, and will be in force until June 30, 2025.

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