SB136 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Trip Pittman

Republican

Co-Sponsor

Jerry L. Fielding

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Talladega College, appropriation

Summary

SB136 would provide Talladega College with $582,997 from the Education Trust Fund for the 2013-2014 fiscal year, but only if the college meets planning, auditing, and reporting requirements.

What This Bill Does

Allocates $582,997 from the Education Trust Fund to Talladega College for the support and maintenance of its educational program for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014. The appropriation is subject to applicable state budgeting laws and oversight. Before any funds are released, the college must submit an operations plan with goals and measurable performance indicators approved by the Director of Finance, and an audited financial statement for the 2011-2012 fiscal year. The act also requires quarterly reports on expenditures and accomplishments and an end-of-year performance report, with copies sent to the Joint Fiscal Committee.

Who It Affects

• Talladega College — would receive the $582,997 but must prepare and submit the required operations plan, audited financial statement, and regular progress reports.
• State budgeting and oversight entities (Director of Finance and the Joint Fiscal Committee) — will review the plans, approve fund release, and receive periodic reports to monitor compliance and use of funds.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: Appropriates $582,997 from the Education Trust Fund to Talladega College for the 2013-2014 fiscal year.
• Section 2: The appropriation is made for the support of public education and is subject to the Budget and Financial Control Act and related budget laws.
• Section 3(a): Before any funds are released, Talladega College must submit (1) an operations plan for 2013-2014 with goals and measurable indicators approved by the Director of Finance, and (2) an audited financial statement for all operations during fiscal year 2011-2012.
• Section 3(b): Funds are intended to be released by the Director of Finance after receipt of the required reports.
• Section 3(c): Requires quarterly reports on actual expenditures and accomplishments versus planned ones, and an end-of-year performance report detailing work done, services provided, costs, and program effectiveness.
• Section 3(d): The Director of Finance must forward all required reports to the Joint Fiscal Committee in a timely manner.
• Section 4: The act becomes effective October 1, 2013.

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Subjects

Appropriations