To make an appropriation of $13,151,435 from the Education Trust Fund to Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Alabama for the support and maintenance of the educational program of the institution, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024; to provide that the appropriation is subject to certain provisions of the Code of Alabama 1975; to require an operations plan and an audited financial statement prior to the release of any funds; and to require an end of year report.
Impact
The bill establishes a framework for financial accountability by mandating that Tuskegee University submit an operations plan and an audited financial statement before the release of any appropriated funds. This requirement ensures that the university demonstrates a structured plan for using public funds responsibly, fostering transparency and efficiency in the utilization of state resources for educational programs. Additionally, the bill requires an end-of-year report to assess how the funds contributed to the university's objectives, thereby holding the institution accountable for outcomes.
Summary
Senate Bill 75 aims to appropriate $13,151,435 from the Education Trust Fund to Tuskegee University located in Tuskegee, Alabama. This funding is designated for the support and maintenance of the educational programs of the university for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. The bill outlines specific provisions under the Code of Alabama 1975 that govern how these funds will be managed and utilized, emphasizing the importance of financial oversight in the allocation of public funds for educational purposes.
Contention
While the appropriations to educational institutions like Tuskegee University constitute essential investments in higher education, discussions around SB75 may raise questions regarding the sufficiency of the amount being appropriated and the oversight measures implemented. Potential concerns could revolve around whether the financial requirements placed on the university are feasible and whether they adequately protect against mismanagement. Furthermore, debates may emerge regarding equity in funding among various educational institutions funded by the state, particularly in balancing support for historically black colleges and universities with broader allocations to other colleges and universities across Alabama.
Supplemental appropriations from the Education Trust Fund Advancement and Technology Fund to various school systems and colleges and universities, and other entities for fiscal year ending September 30, 2025
Supplemental appropriations from the Education Trust Fund Advancement and Technology Fund to various school systems and colleges and universities, and other entities for fiscal year ending September 30, 2024.
To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.