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
73/100
Moderate
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| Term length | 4 years |
| Removal standard | Impeachment only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — 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
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
State agencies, county offices, school districts, and entities receiving state funds