SB180 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Trip Pittman

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Tuskegee University, appropriation

Summary

The bill provides a $9,269,227 appropriation from Alabama's Education Trust Fund to Tuskegee University for the 2014-2015 fiscal year, with specific oversight and reporting requirements.

What This Bill Does

It allocates funds to Tuskegee University for its educational program for the 2014-2015 year. It designates at least $1,484,788 for the agricultural research and extension service state match. It requires an operations plan and an audited financial statement before any funds are released, plus quarterly expenditures and end-of-year performance reports, with the Director of Finance releasing funds only after these reports are received and reviewed.

Who It Affects

• Tuskegee University receives the funds and must comply with the planned reports and performance requirements.
• The Director of Finance administers the funds, reviews required reports, and releases funds.
• The Joint Fiscal Committee receives copies of the required reports for oversight.
• The agricultural research and extension service state match program is supported by at least $1,484,788 of the appropriation.

Key Provisions

• Appropriates $9,269,227 from the Education Trust Fund to Tuskegee University for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015.
• At least $1,484,788 of the appropriation must be expended for the agricultural research and extension service state match.
• The appropriation is subject to the Budget and Financial Control Act and the Budget Management Act, and related provisions.
• Before any funds are released, Tuskegee must submit an operations plan for 2014-2015 with goals and measurable performance indicators and an audited financial statement for 2012-2013.
• Funds will be released following receipt of the required reports, and quarterly reports on expenditures and accomplishments must be submitted.
• An end-of-year performance report for 2014-2015 detailing work, services, costs, and program effectiveness must be filed.
• The Director of Finance forwards all required reports to the Joint Fiscal Committee.
• The act becomes effective October 1, 2014, acknowledging Tuskegee's unique status as a state-related institution funded differently than private or public colleges.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Appropriations