CRAWFORD says state government in “oops” mode with budget cuts

BILL CRAWFORD: Mississippi government in ‘oops’ mode

Oops….Legislators’ last minute assault on agency funding put the Department of Health, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), the Office of Attorney General and other agencies in dire straits.

Trying to balance next year’s state budget in the face of revenue shortfalls, the Legislature, without notice, little debate, and questionable due diligence, confiscated special funds and outlawed interagency transactions.

“It could cost the state more than $20 million in federal funding because agencies will be unable to receive federal reimbursement without a bill from another state agency,” said a spokeswoman for the Office of Attorney General.

Daily Journal
5/8/16