(a) (1) The construction and permanent improvements classification is determined by the language of the appropriation acts that make available funds for construction and new improvements. For the purpose of classifying the expenditures under any such appropriation, all the necessary expenses in connection with the appropriation are part of the construction costs. These items of expense include without limitation the following:(A) Advertising for bids;(B) Architects, engineers, and other professional services in connection with the proposed projects; and(C) The payment of estimates on the various contracts in connection with such construction programs.(2) All construction and improvements are subject to §§ 19-4-1401 — 19-4-1411 and to the rules promulgated by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State.(3) (A) (i) A state agency for which appropriations have been made by the General Assembly for construction or improvements shall not make any contract or incur any indebtedness payable from the appropriations unless there are sufficient funds on hand, for the benefit of any agency, to pay for the proposed obligations under the contracts.(ii) However, an agency may accept and use grants and donations and use its unobligated cash income or other funds available to it for the purpose of supplementing the appropriations for construction purposes.(B) The appropriations and funds otherwise provided by the General Assembly for personal services, maintenance, and general operation of an agency shall not be used in connection with any proposed construction projects for which specific appropriations have been made by the General Assembly, except for minor repairs and maintenance.
(1) The construction and permanent improvements classification is determined by the language of the appropriation acts that make available funds for construction and new improvements. For the purpose of classifying the expenditures under any such appropriation, all the necessary expenses in connection with the appropriation are part of the construction costs. These items of expense include without limitation the following:(A) Advertising for bids;(B) Architects, engineers, and other professional services in connection with the proposed projects; and(C) The payment of estimates on the various contracts in connection with such construction programs.
(A) Advertising for bids;
(B) Architects, engineers, and other professional services in connection with the proposed projects; and
(C) The payment of estimates on the various contracts in connection with such construction programs.
(2) All construction and improvements are subject to §§ 19-4-1401 — 19-4-1411 and to the rules promulgated by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State.
(3) (A) (i) A state agency for which appropriations have been made by the General Assembly for construction or improvements shall not make any contract or incur any indebtedness payable from the appropriations unless there are sufficient funds on hand, for the benefit of any agency, to pay for the proposed obligations under the contracts.(ii) However, an agency may accept and use grants and donations and use its unobligated cash income or other funds available to it for the purpose of supplementing the appropriations for construction purposes.(B) The appropriations and funds otherwise provided by the General Assembly for personal services, maintenance, and general operation of an agency shall not be used in connection with any proposed construction projects for which specific appropriations have been made by the General Assembly, except for minor repairs and maintenance.
(A) (i) A state agency for which appropriations have been made by the General Assembly for construction or improvements shall not make any contract or incur any indebtedness payable from the appropriations unless there are sufficient funds on hand, for the benefit of any agency, to pay for the proposed obligations under the contracts.(ii) However, an agency may accept and use grants and donations and use its unobligated cash income or other funds available to it for the purpose of supplementing the appropriations for construction purposes.
(i) A state agency for which appropriations have been made by the General Assembly for construction or improvements shall not make any contract or incur any indebtedness payable from the appropriations unless there are sufficient funds on hand, for the benefit of any agency, to pay for the proposed obligations under the contracts.
(ii) However, an agency may accept and use grants and donations and use its unobligated cash income or other funds available to it for the purpose of supplementing the appropriations for construction purposes.
(B) The appropriations and funds otherwise provided by the General Assembly for personal services, maintenance, and general operation of an agency shall not be used in connection with any proposed construction projects for which specific appropriations have been made by the General Assembly, except for minor repairs and maintenance.
(b) The restrictions of this section do not apply to contracts approved by the State Highway Commission for construction of roads and bridges in the highway system.
(c) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State may reclassify but not consolidate an agency's appropriation for construction to effect the payment of construction-related costs in the appropriate classification as described in this subchapter using the state's financial management system to invoke budget control.