Law sets spending and staffing limits for Morrilton’s community college

The law allows the college to spend up to $7,047,112 from its state fund. The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton receives spending authority for $5,420,349 in salaries, $1,281,186 in salary-related costs, $10,000 in operating expenses, and $335,577 for unexpected needs. Spending cannot exceed available money and must follow state purchasing, budgeting, and financial control rules. The law took effect July 1, 2026. This spending authority covers the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.

The law allows the college to spend up to $29 million from its separate cash funds. The college’s cash-fund budget covers employee pay and operating costs. It also includes $6 million for major purchases, $4.2 million for facility improvements, and $1.5 million for debt payments. The college can spend only money available by law and must follow state financial control rules. This spending authority runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

The law caps the college’s regular positions at 289 and allows up to 110 additional temporary or part-time workers when needed. The college’s 289 regular positions include 85 part-time faculty positions. The separate limit of 110 covers temporary or part-time workers hired as needed. The listed salary amounts are maximum rates, not promised pay. Additional temporary or part-time workers must be paid from money authorized for that purpose, within the applicable pay limits. These staffing limits apply to the fiscal year from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.