Independent institutions that check this jurisdiction's own power — audit, ombudsman, inspector general, civilian review, ethics, and grand-jury bodies established by statute.
The Mississippi State Auditor is independently elected statewide to a four-year term and is a constitutional officer. The office audits state agencies, county offices, and school districts.
Read scorecard → 02 AuditBLEOST sets minimum training and employment standards for all sworn Mississippi law enforcement officers and has binding authority to reprimand, suspend, or permanently revoke officer...
Read scorecard → 03 AuditEstablished in 2014 under Miss. Code § 47-5-6, the Corrections and Criminal Justice Oversight Task Force tracks and assesses outcomes from the 2013 corrections reform report and submits an annual...
Read scorecard → 04 Ethics CommissionThe Mississippi Ethics Commission enforces ethics, financial disclosure, and lobbying laws for public officials and employees. Members are appointed by the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker,...
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