HB145 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bill Poole

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Tuskegee University, appropriation

Summary

HB 145 would grant Tuskegee University about $11.5 million from Alabama's Education Trust Fund for FY 2020, with specific conditions and reporting requirements before the money is released.

What This Bill Does

It appropriates $11,501,562 from the Education Trust Fund to Tuskegee University for the 12 months ending September 30, 2020 to support the institution's educational program. At least $2,000,000 of the total must be used for the agricultural research and extension service state match. Funds are subject to state budgeting rules, and before any funds are released, Tuskegee must submit an operations plan with goals and performance indicators and an audited financial statement for FY 2018; the program must also provide quarterly expenditure and performance reports and an end-of-year performance report detailing work done and costs.

Who It Affects

• Tuskegee University: receives the $11,501,562 appropriation and must follow reporting and accountability requirements, with at least $2,000,000 allocated to agricultural research and extension state match.
• Alabama taxpayers and state budget oversight bodies (Education Trust Fund, Director of Finance, Legislative Council): oversee and approve funding releases based on submitted plans and audits and require ongoing reporting to monitor spending and program results.

Key Provisions

• Amount and purpose: Appropriates $11,501,562 from the Education Trust Fund to Tuskegee University for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020 to support the institution's educational program.
• Minimum agricultural match: At least $2,000,000 of the appropriation shall be used for the agricultural research and extension service state match.
• Pre-release conditions: Before funds are released, Tuskegee must submit an operations plan with goals and measurable indicators approved by the Director of Finance, and an audited financial statement for all operations during FY 2018; quarterly reports on expenditures and accomplishments are required, along with an end-of-year performance report.
• Oversight and reporting: The Director of Finance must receive and forward required reports to the Legislative Council; the act references applicable Budget and Financial Control laws and becomes effective October 1, 2019.

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Subjects

Appropriations