State Auditor proposes $1 million general-fund cut while defending managerial study and county audit practice

Jan 22, 2025

State Auditor Shad White told the appropriations committee he is seeking a $1 million reduction in general-fund support and defended an external managerial study that identified about $335 million in potential savings. The hearing included extensive questioning about procurement, county audit follow-up and how the office uses special funds.

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Jackson — State Auditor Shad White told the Senate appropriations committee on Nov. 1 his office will seek a $1,000,000 reduction in general-fund appropriations for the coming fiscal year while continuing to spend and escalate available special funds to support audits and investigations.

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