Steve Unger — Presented the state agency audit summary and noted nine reports on the agenda.
Mr. White — Presented the next two reports on the agenda and explained why they had been deferred previously.
Mr. White — The question is redirected to Mr. White for clarification on audit scope.
Cameron Spivey — Was called to present the special report on the Employee Benefits Division.
Mr. Wallace — The chair asks Mr. Wallace to rise to be sworn in, and shortly afterward the discussion continues with questions and references involving Mr. Wallace about the scope of the audit and related PBM compliance concerns.
Grant Wallace — Identifies himself as Director of the Employee Benefits Division and Office of Property Risk.
James Caldwell — Identifies himself as CFO for Shared Administrative Services.
Julie Mayberry — Representative Mayberry continues a discussion about public school employees in the context of recent education conversations, agreeing that the information is timely and extending the same line of inquiry.
Jane English — Representative Mayberry was thanked by the speaker before Senator Hammer took the floor.
Kim Hammer — Senator Hammer asked a series of follow-up questions about pharmacy rebates, specifically why rebates increased in fiscal year 2025 compared with fiscal year 2024 and what changed in 2025 to produce the higher rebate amounts. The exchange remained focused on understanding the factors behind the increase, followed by a brief closing thank-you.
Karilyn Brown — Indicated her question had already been asked.
Matt Duffield — Representative Matt Duffield was called on to speak and asked about the outside consultants, specifically requesting more detail on who they were, how much they cost, and where the company was based. The chair then thanked him after his question.
Mark Johnson — Called on next to ask questions; transcript says 'Senator Johnson.'
Wayne Long — Moved to hold the audit over for one month before finalizing it. The transcript says 'Senator Boyd,' but no Boyd is in the member list; likely a transcription error.
Fredrick Love — Asked whether holding the report over would negatively impact the agency.
Mr. Camp — Introduced the audit report and explained that it was conducted in response to a committee-approved request.
Judge Brad Karen — Identified as a guest present for the discussion.
Brenda DeShields — Identified as Benton County Circuit Clerk and invited to make a statement.
Dan Sullivan — Referenced in connection with the committee report and motion process; transcript appears to misstate the name as 'Doughton.'
Dan Sullivan — Presented the Executive Committee report.
Dan Sullivan — Moved for adoption of the Executive Committee report.
Dan Sullivan — Motion to adopt the report is attributed to Senator Dotson.
Dan Sullivan — Seconded the motion to adopt the report.
Dan Sullivan — Seconded the motion to adopt both reports.
Richard Womack — Senator Wallace presented the Standing Committee on Counties and Municipalities report.
Hope Duke — Representative Duke was introduced as the next speaker and then began presenting the education audit report to the committee.
Matt Brown — Seconded the motion to adopt the report.