MS HB841

Brings forward Mississippi Code sections relating to the State Auditor's Department of Public Audit, establishing the General Accounting Office and prescribing powers and duties regarding state fiscal management and accounting systems.

Brings forward provisions requiring state agencies to maintain inventories of state-owned property including lands, buildings, equipment, and personal property, with the State Auditor compiling a master inventory.

Brings forward provisions authorizing counties and municipalities to acquire public buildings and facilities through lease agreements with primary terms not exceeding 20 years and including purchase options.

Brings forward provisions establishing the Department of Finance and Administration's authority over state construction projects, including building, repair, and renovation of state facilities, with requirements for two-phase funding for projects costing $2 million or more.

Establishes sustainability standards for state-funded buildings requiring compliance with energy codes, environmental performance standards, and use of materials produced in Mississippi where cost-effective.