Bill > SB3064

This bill appropriates funds for the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) and the Office of Workforce Development for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. Specifically, it allocates $1,800,000 from the State General Fund and $137,774,071 from special funds to the MDES for its expenses. A significant portion of these funds, $29,865,891, is designated for "Personal Services," which includes employee salaries, wages, and fringe benefits, with specific provisions for "Vacancy Funding" to fill authorized but unfilled positions. The bill also details how funds from the Unemployment Trust Fund, made available through federal law, will be used for various One-Stop Career Center operations, administration of unemployment compensation laws, and technology upgrades. Additionally, it appropriates $20,538,015 from the State General Fund and $59,270,000 from special funds to the Office of Workforce Development for its programs, including specific allocations for operating the Career Coaching Program, supporting workforce development initiatives for the Mississippi Department of Corrections, and funding for financial literacy and workforce readiness curriculum. The bill also includes provisions for performance measures, accounting and personnel record-keeping, and a preference for Mississippi Industries for the Blind in purchasing.

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