Law sets South Arkansas College spending limits for 2026–2027

South Arkansas College can spend up to $7,747,508 from the South Arkansas College Fund. The money covers employee pay, related employer costs, daily operations, and a reserve for unexpected needs. Spending cannot exceed the listed budget limits or the money available. The college must follow applicable state purchasing, budgeting, payroll, and financial rules. This spending authority applies from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

South Arkansas College can spend up to $34,273,972 from its cash funds. This separate budget covers employee costs, operations, and other listed uses. It includes $1,000,000 for debt payments. The spending limit does not guarantee that the college will have that much money. Spending must stay within the listed budget limits and follow applicable state financial rules. This spending authority applies from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

South Arkansas College must stay within the listed employee counts and maximum salary rates. The limits cover college teaching, administrative, and support jobs. The listed salary rates are ceilings, not promised pay. Temporary or part-time employees may be hired when needed and paid from money authorized for that purpose. Their pay cannot exceed the applicable job's rate under the state pay law or this act. These staffing and pay limits apply to the 2026–2027 fiscal year.