MS SB3041

Appropriates $8,889,918 from the State General Fund and $4,871,879 from special funds to the State Department of Audit for fiscal year 2024 (July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024)

Authorizes 164 permanent positions for the department to conduct audits and investigations of state and county public offices

Sets performance targets including recovering $600,000 in embezzled/misspent funds, completing 10 performance audit reports, and handling 6,400 technical assistance inquiries

Allocates $200,000 for the Accountancy Fellowship Program and $30,000 for CPA Review Course fees for employees (to be reimbursed over 12 months)

Caps expenditures at $1,000,000 for the U.S. Department of Justice Federal Equitable Sharing Program for nonbudgeted law enforcement purposes