SB19
An Act For The Department Of Inspector General Appropriation For The 2026-2027 Fiscal Year.
Last Action (April 1, 2026): Re-referred to JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
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AI-Generated Summary
This bill is an appropriations act for the Arkansas Department of Inspector General for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. It authorizes the maximum number of regular and temporary employees for the department's various divisions, including the Office of Medicaid Inspector General, the Arkansas Fair Housing Commission, the Office of Internal Audit, the Independent Tax Appeals Commission, and the offices of the Child Welfare and Juvenile Ombudsmen. The legislation specifies salary ranges for these positions and allocates funding for personal services, operating expenses, and specific programs such as the Enterprise Fraud Program. Total funding is derived from various sources including state central services funds, federal funds, miscellaneous agency funds, and cash funds. The bill serves as a routine budgetary measure to ensure the continued operational funding and staffing levels of these state entities for the specified fiscal year.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries are the employees of the Department of Inspector General and its associated divisions, who receive authorization for salaries and operational support. Additionally, the public and the state government benefit through the continued funding of oversight, auditing, tax appeal resolution, fair housing enforcement, and child and juvenile advocacy services, which are intended to promote government accountability, regulatory compliance, and the protection of citizens' rights.
Who Might Suffer?
There are no specific groups or entities directly harmed by this bill, as it is a routine legislative appropriation act. However, taxpayers may be considered indirectly impacted by the allocation of public funds toward these administrative and oversight functions. Furthermore, entities or individuals that may be subject to investigations or audits by the Inspector General’s various divisions (such as the Office of Medicaid Inspector General or the Internal Audit office) could experience increased scrutiny or regulatory action as a result of the department being fully funded and staffed.
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