HB156 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bill Poole

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Tuskegee University, appropriation

Summary

The bill would provide about $9.84 million from Alabama’s Education Trust Fund to Tuskegee University for 2015-2016, with strict funding conditions and reporting requirements.

What This Bill Does

It appropriates $9,841,682 to Tuskegee University for the support and maintenance of its educational program for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. It treats Tuskegee as a unique state-related institution and not as a typical private or public college. Funds would be released only after an operations plan and an audited financial statement are submitted, and ongoing quarterly and end-of-year reports are filed, with at least $1,784,788 earmarked for the agricultural research and extension service state match.

Who It Affects

• Tuskegee University – receives the funds and must meet reporting and planning requirements, including an operations plan, audited financial statements, and performance reports.
• Alabama’s Education Trust Fund and state oversight entities (Director of Finance, Joint Fiscal Committee) – oversee fund release, monitor compliance, and receive the required reports under state budget laws.

Key Provisions

• Appropriation of $9,841,682 from the Education Trust Fund to Tuskegee University for the 2015-2016 fiscal year.
• A minimum of $1,784,788 of the appropriation must be used for the agricultural research and extension service state match.
• Tuskegee is designated as a unique state-related institution with funding distinct from private or public state colleges.
• Before any funds are released, Tuskegee must submit an operations plan (with goals and measurable indicators) and an audited financial statement for 2013-2014.
• The state requires quarterly reports on expenditures and accomplishments and an end-of-year performance report, with findings forwarded to the Joint Fiscal Committee.
• The act is subject to the Budget and Financial Control Act and related state budget laws, and becomes effective October 1, 2015.

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Subjects

Appropriations