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This bill provides a specific appropriation of $753,303.00 to the Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy for fiscal year 2026, which runs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The bill authorizes five permanent full-time positions for the board and includes detailed provisions about how the funds can be used. Specifically, $42,000 is designated solely for investigations, testimony, and administrative hearings related to the board's jurisdiction. The bill includes several important financial management guidelines, such as requiring the agency to ensure personnel expenses do not exceed budgeted amounts, preventing salary increases without legislative approval, and mandating compliance with state fiscal regulations. Additionally, the bill includes a preference clause for purchasing from the Mississippi Industries for the Blind when bids are comparable. The legislation also stipulates that the appropriation will be paid by the State Treasurer through warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer, and the act will be in effect from July 1, 2025, until June 30, 2025, after which it will be automatically repealed.

Budget and Finance

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/SB/SB3025.xml