The bill addresses the submission of the Paid Prior Year Deficiency Report for Fiscal Year 2025, as required by existing legislation. The report, prepared by the Office of the Comptroller, outlines expenditures related to prior year deficiencies across 47 departments, totaling $20,969,235.69. This amount includes funds from accounts that reverted to the General Fund and those that did not. The report provides detailed financial information for various appropriations, including specific amounts for departments such as ANF, APC, and CHE, and emphasizes the mechanisms for recouping these deficiencies from current year appropriations.

Additionally, the bill introduces new legal language to clarify the handling of late invoices, unexpected bills, and financial discrepancies, ensuring that departments can manage vendor payments effectively even in cases of insufficient funds. It specifies total appropriations for various departments, including significant amounts for the Department of Education, Department of Public Health, and Department of Social Services, among others. The bill aims to enhance financial management practices and ensure that necessary funding is available to support departmental operations and initiatives, while also reinforcing the importance of timely invoice processing and accountability in financial transactions.