HB147 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bill Poole

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Talladega College, appropriation

Summary

HB 147 would appropriate $927,147 from the Education Trust Fund to Talladega College for FY2020, but only if the college submits required plans, audits, and reporting.

What This Bill Does

It appropriates $927,147 from the Education Trust Fund to Talladega College for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020. The appropriation is subject to state budget laws. Before funds are released, Talladega College must submit an operations plan with goals and performance indicators approved by the Director of Finance, and an audited financial statement for FY 2018. The bill also requires quarterly reports on expenditures and accomplishments and an end-of-year performance report; the Director of Finance will release funds after receiving these reports and forward copies to the Legislative Council.

Who It Affects

• Talladega College will receive $927,147 for FY2020 and must submit an operations plan, audited financial statement, quarterly reports, and an end-of-year performance report to receive the funds.
• The Director of Finance (and the Legislative Council) will review the required documents, authorize the release of funds after the reports are submitted, and forward the reports to the Legislative Council.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: Appropriation of $927,147 from the Education Trust Fund to Talladega College for the support and maintenance of its educational program for FY2020.
• Section 2: The appropriation is subject to the Budget and Financial Control Act, the Budget Management Act, and other provisions of this act.
• Section 3: Before any funds are released, Talladega College must submit (a) an operations plan with goals and measurable performance indicators approved by the Director of Finance, and (b) an audited financial statement for operations in FY 2018; there are also requirements for quarterly reports and an end-of-year performance report with costs and outcomes, forwarded to the Legislative Council.
• Section 4: The act becomes effective October 1, 2019.

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Subjects

Appropriations