This bill proposes supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year 2023-2024 to pay various approved claims against the State of Arkansas. It allocates funds to multiple departments, including the Department of Finance and Administration, the Department of Human Services, and the Arkansas Department of Transportation, among others. Specific amounts are designated for various payees, such as Verizon Wireless Network, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Holdings LLC, and the City of Conway, totaling over $3 million in appropriations. The bill also includes provisions for reimbursement and the handling of claims that may extend into the next fiscal year.
Additionally, the bill establishes the Clerk of the State Claims Commission as the disbursing officer for these claims and outlines the process for payment and fund management. It emphasizes compliance with existing fiscal control laws and includes an emergency clause, indicating the urgency of disbursing these funds to avoid harm to the state's reputation. The bill is designed to ensure that the state meets its financial obligations promptly and efficiently.