This bill appropriates funds for the Department of Financial Institutions in North Dakota for the biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. The total appropriation from special funds amounts to $10,349,756, which includes $8,182,839 for salaries and wages, $2,146,917 for operating expenses, and an additional $20,000 for contingency purposes. The bill maintains the full-time equivalent positions at 35.00, with no changes to the base level enhancements.
Additionally, the bill allows the Department of Financial Institutions to transfer funds between line items within the appropriated amounts without adhering to the usual restrictions outlined in section 54-16-04. The department is required to notify the Office of Management and Budget and the Legislative Council of any such transfers made during the specified biennium.