Law authorizes National Park College spending for the 2026–2027 budget

National Park College can spend up to $12,380,951 from the National Park College Fund. This budget covers staff pay, related employer costs, and college operations. It includes $8,865,207 for regular salaries. Spending cannot exceed the authorized amounts or the money available by law. The college must follow applicable state purchasing, budgeting, and spending rules. The law took effect July 1, 2026, and this spending authority covers the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.

National Park College can spend up to $21,500,000 from its cash funds. This budget includes $7,050,000 for operating expenses, $7,500,000 for major purchases, and $2,200,000 for debt payments. It also covers staff costs and other listed expenses. The college can spend only money available by law, within the authorized amounts. The college must follow applicable state financial rules. This spending authority covers July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

National Park College has limits of 380 regular employees and 402 temporary or part-time extra-help employees. The regular staff schedule covers teaching, administrative, and other college jobs. Annual pay limits vary by position. These limits do not require the college to fill every position. Extra-help workers may be hired when needed, using money authorized for that purpose. Extra-help pay cannot exceed the applicable limits in state pay law or this act. The staffing limits apply to the 2026–2027 fiscal year.