Bill > HB1421

This bill provides funding and establishes guidelines for five state-aided universities in Pennsylvania for the fiscal year 2025-2026, including the Pennsylvania State University, University of Pittsburgh, Temple University, Lincoln University, and the University of Pennsylvania. The bill specifies that monthly payments to these universities will be based on estimated costs submitted in advance, and requires each university to maintain detailed records of expenditures and file a comprehensive statement of how appropriated funds were used within 120 days of the fiscal year's end. The Auditor General is empowered to review these expenditures and can disallow and recover funds used for unauthorized purposes. The bill includes specific appropriations for each university, with notable allocations such as $242,096,000 for Pennsylvania State University's general support and $31,560,000 for the University of Pennsylvania's veterinary activities. Additionally, the bill imposes certain restrictions, such as prohibiting the University of Pittsburgh from using funds for environmental law clinic personnel and operations, and requires the University of Pennsylvania to maintain a board of trustees with four appointed members from legislative leadership who have full voting rights. The universities must also provide detailed financial information and report on how state-appropriated money is used to reduce costs for Pennsylvania resident students or provide services to residents.

Budget and Finance

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