HB157 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bill Poole

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Lyman Ward Military Academy, appropriation

Summary

HB157 would provide $273,276 in Education Trust Fund money to Lyman Ward Military Academy for the 2015-2016 school year, with strict planning and reporting requirements before funds can be released.

What This Bill Does

The bill provides $273,276 to Lyman Ward Military Academy for the academy’s educational program for FY ending Sept 30, 2016. Before any funds are released, the academy must submit an operations plan with goals and measurable indicators approved by the Director of Finance, and an audited financial statement for 2013-2014. It also requires quarterly reports showing actual expenditures and accomplishments, and an end-of-year performance report detailing work done, services provided, costs, and program effectiveness. The Director of Finance must forward these reports to the Joint Fiscal Committee.

Who It Affects

• Lyman Ward Military Academy – receives $273,276 and must follow planning and reporting requirements.
• Director of Finance and Joint Fiscal Committee – oversee the use of funds and receive required reports.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: appropriates $273,276 from the Education Trust Fund to Lyman Ward Military Academy for the 2015-2016 fiscal year (ending Sept 30, 2016).
• Section 2: the appropriation is subject to provisions of the Budget and Financial Control Act and related state budgeting laws.
• Section 3: before funds are released, requires (a) an operations plan with goals and measurable performance indicators approved by the Director of Finance, and (b) an audited financial statement for 2013-2014; (c) quarterly expenditure and progress reports; (d) an end-of-year performance report; and (e) copies of required reports to be sent to the Joint Fiscal Committee.
• Section 4: the act becomes effective October 1, 2015.

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Subjects

Appropriations