Audit

Mississippi Office of the State Auditor

OSA-MS

73/100

Summary

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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.

Independence Scorecard

Independence Score: 73/100 (good)
73/100
Moderate
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentMixed (multi-branch)
Term length4 years
Removal standardImpeachment only
Budget independenceLegislative line item
Subpoena powerYes
Compel testimonyYes
Records accessFull access
Public reports requiredYes
Pre-publication reviewNone — reports published directly

Statute

Name
Mississippi Code, Title 7, Chapter 7 — State Auditor
Citation
Miss. Code §§ 7-7-201 to 7-7-225
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

State agencies, county offices, school districts, and entities receiving state funds

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