Senate Bill 2301 Summary

• Establishes a new statewide strategic planning and performance-based budgeting system for Mississippi state government, requiring the Governor to develop a vision, mission, and statewide goals across nine functional areas (General government, Health and human services, Education, Public safety, Natural resources, Business and economic development, Transportation, Regulation, and Legislature).

• Requires all state agencies to prepare annual strategic plans aligned with statewide goals, including mission statements, external/internal assessments, goals, objectives, outcome measures, strategies, and performance targets by June 15 each year.

• Directs the Legislature to enact nine appropriation bills (beginning fiscal year 2015) organized by functional area rather than individual agencies, with appropriations based on agency strategic plans and performance measures.

• Grants the Legislative Budget Committee authority to establish performance audits, monitor agency achievement of goals and outcomes, and establish an innovation incentive program to reward agencies for cost-saving measures.

• Requires the PEER Committee to conduct annual audits of agency performance measures and reporting systems by October 15, with authority to use subpoena power and contract enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance.