This bill appropriates funds for the office of administrative hearings in North Dakota for the biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. The total appropriation from special funds amounts to $3,155,750, which includes adjustments for salaries and wages, operating expenses, and a new and vacant full-time equivalent (FTE) pool. Specifically, the bill allocates $1,559,929 for salaries and wages, $16,570 for the new and vacant FTE pool, and $1,579,251 for operating expenses after adjustments.
Additionally, the bill includes a provision that restricts the office of administrative hearings from spending funds from the new and vacant FTE pool unless a transfer request is approved by the office of management and budget. This ensures that the funds are managed effectively and only utilized for their intended purpose, aligning with the budgetary constraints set by the legislative assembly.