MS SB2893

Appropriates $6,050,038.00 in special funds to the State Personnel Board for fiscal year 2016 (July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016).

Authorizes 60 permanent full-time positions and 1 permanent part-time position for the State Personnel Board.

Requires the State Personnel Board to ensure fiscal year 2017 "Personal Services" funds do not exceed fiscal year 2016 levels unless new programs or positions are added by the Legislature.

Prohibits use of general funds to replace withdrawn federal or special funds previously used for authorized salaries and requires compliance with IRS Publication 15-A regarding contract employee reporting.

Mandates the State Personnel Board maintain accounting and personnel records in the same format as fiscal year 2015 and submit future budget requests in comparable detail.