SB47

Senate Bill 47 is an appropriations bill that establishes the authorized employee counts and funding levels for the Arkansas Department of Inspector General for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The bill outlines personnel classifications and maximum annual salary grades for departments including the Office of Medicaid Inspector General and the Arkansas Fair Housing Commission. It provides specific funding allocations from state, federal, and cash funds to cover regular salaries, personal services matching, and maintenance and general operations. The act also authorizes 'extra help' or temporary positions for the Office of Medicaid Inspector General and the Fair Housing Commission. Additionally, it provides specific appropriations for the Enterprise Fraud Program, totaling $4.5 million across state and federal funding streams. The legislation ensures that these departments have the necessary fiscal authorization to continue their oversight, investigation, and administrative operations for the upcoming fiscal year.