Appropriations; making an appropriation to the Office of Management and Enterprise Services. Emergency.
Key provisions include the stipulation that appropriated funds for FY-24 must be spent by November 15, 2024, with any remaining funds lapsing to the appropriate fund for the current fiscal year. Additionally, the bill allows for the possibility of budget allocations extending into FY-25, contingent upon the proper procedures being followed to revise the budget work program. This approach is designed to ensure effective fiscal management and accountability in the handling of state funds.
Senate Bill 1146 aims to provide funding to the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) from the General Revenue Fund of the State Treasury for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The proposed appropriation amounts to $100,000, intended to facilitate the duties imposed on OMES by law. The bill outlines specific budgetary procedures for the use of these funds, emphasizing that they must be encumbered only through the designated fiscal periods.
A notable aspect of SB1146 is its emergency declaration, which asserts that it is immediately necessary for the preservation of public peace, health, or safety. This clause may reflect urgency in addressing immediate needs faced by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services. The inclusion of such an emergency provision can impact the legislative process and how quickly the funds can be made available, but it may also lead to debates over the necessity and implications of fast-tracking budgetary decisions.