Hinds DA Seeks Financial Clarity | Jackson News

New Hinds County DA Brad McCullouch uncovered a financial mess when he found a binder of checks from 2026 and little else in the office’s records — prompting him to demand an audit of his predecessor’s tenure. The lack of documentation reveals a broader problem: Mississippi’s district attorney offices operate with minimal oversight, often relying on voluntary compliance rather than enforceable accountability. With no required financial reports filed to the state treasurer since 2017, and critical audits buried or unfiled, McCullouch is pushing for transparency — hoping to wrap up an independent audit before his term ends in November. The system’s gaps are glaring: while state funds have some checks, self-generated revenue like drug seizure money flies under the radar — a reality few outside the DA’s office truly grasp. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/091eae62bc5de52b