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Mississippi’s Management of State Homeland Security Program Grants Awarded During Fiscal Years 2008 Through 2010

Executive Summary

The audit objectives were to determine whether the State of Mississippi distributed and spent State Homeland Security Program grant funds (1) effectively and efficiently, and (2) in compliance with applicable Federal laws and regulations. We also addressed the extent to which grant funds enhanced the State’s ability to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded the State of Mississippi approximately $19.3 million in State Homeland Security Program grants during fiscal years 2008 through 2010.

Report Number

OIG-13-72

Issue Date

04/09/2013

Document File

OIG_13-72_Apr13.pdf

DHS Agency

FEMA

Oversight Area

Disaster Recovery

Fiscal Year

2013

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