Miss. Code Ann. § 27-3-23: Miss. Code Ann. § 27-3-23

The Commissioner of Revenue may forthwith have prepared a complete audit and survey of the books, records, accounts, operations and affairs of the Department of Revenue to the end of obtaining a comprehensive outline of the conditions thereof, and of securing a more economical administration of the business, duties and operations of the department. The expense incident to such audit and survey shall be paid out of the contingent fund of the department.