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This bill appropriates funds for the Mississippi Department of Human Services (DHS) for the fiscal year 2026, with a total budget of approximately $1,671,055,211 (combining $92,949,992 from the State General Fund and $1,578,105,219 from special funds). The appropriation covers various operational aspects, including personal services with an authorized headcount of 1,302 permanent and 353 time-limited employees. The bill includes specific provisions requiring the department to maintain detailed accounting records, use competitive procurement for TANF subgrants, and submit performance reports. Key allocations include $15 million for childcare vouchers, $1 million for home-delivered meals, $250,000 to the Juvenile Facility Monitoring Unit, and authorization to transfer $1 million to the Department of Health's Child Care Licensure Program. The legislation emphasizes fiscal responsibility, requiring the department to use funds efficiently, comply with personnel regulations, and prioritize performance measures across various service areas such as child support enforcement, aging services, community services, and food assistance programs. The bill also includes provisions for potential additional federal incentive funds and allows for payments of prior fiscal year expenses up to $32,575.76.

Budget and Finance

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