SB311 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

William “Bill” M. BeasleySenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Tuskegee University, appropriation

Summary

SB311 funds Tuskegee University with specific oversight and reporting requirements tied to the Education Trust Fund for FY 2018.

What This Bill Does

It appropriates $10,595,439 to Tuskegee University for the 2018 fiscal year. Funds are available only after an operations plan and an audited financial statement are submitted, and the university must provide quarterly and an end-of-year performance report. At least $2,000,000 of the appropriation must be used for the agricultural research and extension service state match. The bill also states Tuskegee’s funding has a unique relationship to the state, and the appropriation is subject to state budgeting laws and controls.

Who It Affects

• Tuskegee University – receives the appropriation and must prepare and submit an operations plan, an audited financial statement, and ongoing performance reports to receive funds.
• Alabama state financial oversight entities (Director of Finance and Legislative Council) – review, approve, and release funds only after required reports are submitted, and receive quarterly and end-of-year performance information.

Key Provisions

• Appropriation of $10,595,439 from the Education Trust Fund to Tuskegee University for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018.
• At least $2,000,000 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, the Budget Management Act, and related provisions.
• Prior to fund release, require an operations plan for FY 2018 with goals and measurable performance indicators approved by the Director of Finance.
• Prior to fund release, require an audited financial statement for all operations during fiscal year 2016.
• Require quarterly reports to the Director of Finance on expenditures and accomplishments, and an end-of-year performance report with costs and program effectiveness measures, copied to the Legislative Council.
• Effective date: October 1, 2017.

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Subjects

Appropriations