HB1171

Mississippi HB1171 enhances oversight, accountability, and transparency in the administration of grants by state agencies.

Mississippi HB1171 mandates state agencies to establish objectives and outcomes for grant programs, conduct periodic reviews, and prohibit preference in grant awards. It requires executive officers and governing board members of grant applicants to submit signed disclosure statements. The bill mandates annual compliance audits for primary recipients and subrecipients by the Office of the State Auditor. It prohibits grant funds from being used for voter registration or get-out-the-vote campaigns and mandates detailed quarterly financial reports.