Appropriations; making an appropriation to the Department of Human Services. Emergency.
The bill establishes guidelines on how the appropriated funds can be used, including requirements for expending the funds within designated timeframes. Specifically, funds allocated for fiscal year 2024 must be encumbered by June 30, 2024, and fully utilized by November 15, 2024. Any unspent funds after this date that are not allocated to the following fiscal year (2025) will lapse, reinforcing the necessity for precise budget management within state agencies.
Senate Bill 1195 aims to appropriate funding to the Department of Human Services in Oklahoma for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The bill specifies an appropriation of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) to support the duties assigned to the Department under existing law. This act is intended to ensure that the agency has the necessary resources to fulfill its responsibilities effectively while adhering to state budgetary constraints and timelines.
One notable aspect of SB1195 is the stipulation regarding the collapse of funds that are not timely utilized. This mechanism is designed to ensure fiscal accountability but may raise concerns among stakeholders over potential service disruptions if budgets are not properly planned or executed. Additionally, the declaration of an emergency for the bill's immediate enactment suggests urgency in addressing funding needs within the Department of Human Services, which may provoke discussion about prioritization and resource allocation in state budgeting.