SB174 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

William “Bill” M. BeasleySenator

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Gerald O. DialBobby D. SingletonPriscilla DunnRoger Bedford, Jr.Quinton RossHank SandersRodger SmithermanTrip PittmanDel MarshCam WardJerry L. Fielding

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Tuskegee University, appropriation

Summary

SB174 would appropriate $9,412,870 from Alabama's Education Trust Fund to Tuskegee University for FY 2012, with strict reporting and oversight requirements before funds are released.

What This Bill Does

Provides an appropriation to Tuskegee University for the support and maintenance of its educational program for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012. Establishes that the funds are subject to state budget laws and require pre-release plans and financial statements, plus ongoing reporting and a year-end performance report. Allocates at least $1,372,148 for agricultural research and extension service state match, and recognizes Tuskegee's unique state relationship in how it is funded.

Who It Affects

• Tuskegee University – receives the specified appropriation and must provide an operations plan, audited financial statements, and end-of-year/performance reports to access and justify the funds.
• Alabama state government (Director of Finance and Joint Fiscal Committee) – oversees and approves fund release, requires quarterly and end-of-year reporting, and ensures compliance with budget laws.

Key Provisions

• Section 2: Appropriates $9,412,870 from the Education Trust Fund to Tuskegee University for FY2012, with at least $1,372,148 allocated for the agricultural research and extension service state match.
• Section 4: Before any funds are released, requires an operations plan for 2011-2012 and an audited financial statement for 2009-2010; requires quarterly reports on expenditures and accomplishments and an end-of-year performance report detailing work, costs, and program effectiveness; Director of Finance to forward reports to the Joint Fiscal Committee.
• Section 1: Acknowledges Tuskegee University's unique relationship with the State of Alabama and its distinct funding status compared to private or other public institutions.
• Section 5: Effective date is October 1, 2011; subject to the Budget and Financial Control Act and related state laws.

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Subjects

Appropriations