Bill > HB1161

This bill establishes a new funding mechanism for vacant and newly created full-time equivalent (FTE) positions at North Dakota state higher education institutions. Under the bill, each institution will transfer general fund appropriation authority for vacant and newly created positions as of December 1st of each even-numbered year to a central fund. The office of management and budget will maintain a designated position funding pool, and institutions can submit requests to receive funding from this pool to fill vacant positions or hire temporary employees. Institutions are limited to receiving funding equal to the amount they originally transferred, and the office of management and budget must transfer appropriation authority within 15 days of receiving a valid request. The bill requires each institution to report to the state board of higher education, which will then report to the budget section, providing details about position vacancies, transfers, salaries, and the operational use of funds. This approach aims to provide more flexibility in managing staffing resources and funding across state higher education institutions while ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of appropriated funds.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1161.html