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MS SB2174

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Angela Burks Hill

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes that state agencies must reimburse the general fund if the State Auditor determines through the annual Single Audit that a procurement purchase was in material noncompliance with competitive bidding standards set in purchasing regulations.

  • Requires noncompliant agencies to reimburse the total contract value plus 3% interest within 120 days of the Auditor's report publication.

  • Reaffirms the intent that all state agencies comply with procurement regulations promulgated by the Department of Finance and Administration's Office of Purchasing, Travel, and Fleet Management.

  • Effective July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

State agencies; mandate reimbursement to the general fund for failure to follow proper procurement guidelines.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Finance1/11/2023

Full Bill Text

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