SB52

Senate Bill 52 is an appropriation bill that establishes the budget and operational staffing levels for the Arkansas Auditor of State for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The bill authorizes funding for the Auditor's general operations and the Unclaimed Property Program, including salary caps for up to 30 full-time positions. It provides specific appropriations for personal services, operating expenses, professional fees, and data processing. Additionally, the bill includes authorization for the payment of unclaimed property claims and abandoned mineral proceeds from cash funds. The act also outlines transfer provisions for the Auditor to shift appropriations within specified programs and sets requirements for the Internal Auditor position. Finally, the bill includes an emergency clause to ensure funding is available by the start of the fiscal year on July 1, 2025.