Arkansas sets a $1,157,725 spending limit for its Ethics Commission

The law authorizes up to $1,157,725 for Arkansas Ethics Commission staff and operations. The money comes from the Miscellaneous Agencies Fund Account and supports the Arkansas Ethics Commission. Spending cannot exceed the authorized amounts or funds made available by law. The budget allows $777,991 for salaries, $265,824 for salary-related costs, $110,910 for operating expenses, and $3,000 for conferences and travel. The commission must follow applicable state purchasing, budgeting, and financial control rules. The law took effect July 1, 2026. This spending authority covers the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.

The law sets a maximum of 11 regular employees for the Arkansas Ethics Commission. The limits allow one director, four attorneys, three investigators, one administrative coordinator, one fiscal support specialist, and one user support specialist. Each listed job has a maximum annual pay rate tied to its assigned salary grade. These staffing and pay limits apply to the 2026–2027 fiscal year.