March 20-21, 2003

 

�ITEM 118-101-R0303�����������      Authorization to Expend Reverted Appropriation; MSU Extension Service and Fire Services Training School

 

�THAT:������������� ����������� ����������� The Board of Regents authorizes Montana State University Extension Service and Fire Services Training School to expend reverted appropriations from FY00 and FY01 general fund.

 

EXPLANATION:�����������           Board of Regents Policy 901.6 and MCA 17-7-304 authorizes campuses and agencies of the Montana University System to expend reverted appropriations subsequent to Regent approval of a spending plan.� The Extension Service and Fire Services Training School plan to spend their reversions on equipment expenditures as outlined on the attached letter to President Gamble.� MCA 17-7-304 specifies that the reversions are to be spent on deferred maintenance or equipment, so the plan by Extension Service and Fire Services Training School comply with legislative intent.