HB1042

House Bill 1042 provides the annual budget and appropriation for the Arkansas Legislative Audit of the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The bill establishes the maximum number of regular and extra-help positions authorized for the agency. It allocates approximately $49.98 million for personal services, operating expenses, professional fees, and capital outlay. The funding is sourced from the State Central Services Fund. The bill mandates strict compliance with existing state procurement and budgetary laws. Additionally, it contains an emergency clause to ensure funding is available by July 1, 2026, to prevent disruption in agency operations.