(a) The commission shall be funded from the annual appropriation to the Legislative Services Agency for program evaluation until otherwise funded from state appropriations.
(b) The commission may receive state appropriations and apply for and receive grant funds from other sources including, but not limited to, foundations, government entities, federal grants, and businesses. No public monies shall be expended by the director for any purpose unless the monies have been appropriated by the Legislature to the entity from which the funds are received or to the commission. Any monies appropriated shall be budgeted and allotted pursuant to the Budget Management Act in accordance with Article 4 of Chapter 4 of Title 41, and only in the amounts provided by the Legislature in the general appropriations act or other appropriation acts.
(c) Upon agreement, the Director of the Legislative Services Agency and the Director of the Department of Finance may provide services, facilities, and personnel to the commission for technical, clerical, or administrative assistance. A reasonable fee may be charged for the assistance.
Last modified: May 3, 2021