AN ACT FOR THE AUDITOR OF STATE - OPERATIONS AND UNCLAIMED PROPERTY PROGRAM APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR.

This bill appropriates state funds to support the operations of the Arkansas Auditor of State for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. It authorizes the hiring of specific full-time and temporary staff members for both the general operations office and the unclaimed property program, setting maximum salary rates for each position. The legislation allocates money for salaries, office expenses, travel, and professional fees, while also providing a large sum specifically for paying out claims from unclaimed property and abandoned mineral proceeds. Ultimately, the act provides the necessary budget for the Auditor of State to manage these financial programs and distribute funds to eligible claimants.