Law sets spending and staffing limits for Phillips Community College

The law allows the college to spend up to $11,189,289 from its state fund. The money covers employee pay, related employer costs, daily operations, and a reserve for unexpected needs. Spending requires available money and must follow state purchasing, budgeting, and financial control rules. The college must stay within the spending limit for each listed purpose. 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 $25,275,000 from its separate cash funds. This budget covers staffing, operations, and other college expenses. It includes $6 million for facility improvements and $1.5 million for debt payments. These are spending limits, not guaranteed payments. Spending requires available money and compliance with state financial rules. The college must stay within the spending limit for each listed purpose. This spending authority covers July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

The law sets maximum employee counts and pay rates for the college. The limits cover the college’s listed teaching, administrative, and support positions. Maximum annual pay rates are ceilings rather than guaranteed salaries. Temporary or part-time workers may be hired when needed and paid from money authorized for that purpose. Their pay cannot exceed the applicable job’s limits under the state pay law, its successor, or this act. These staffing and pay limits apply to the 2026–2027 fiscal year.