HB379 Summary

• Appropriates $872,267 from the State General Fund to Children's Advocacy Programs in Alabama for the Children's Advocacy Centers and Alabama Network of Children's Advocacy Centers, Inc. for fiscal year ending September 30, 2012.

• Requires an operations plan with goals and measurable performance indicators for fiscal year 2010-2011 and an audited financial statement for fiscal year 2011-2012 before funds are released.

• Mandates quarterly performance reports for fiscal year 2011-2012 comparing actual expenditures and accomplishments to planned amounts, plus an end-of-year report detailing work accomplished, services provided, and program effectiveness.

• Requires detailed reporting to the Director of Finance and legislative committees on the number of children served over the past two years and nature of services provided.

• Conditionally appropriates an additional $118,946 for fiscal year 2011-2012, contingent on fund availability, Director of Finance recommendation, and Governor approval; act becomes effective October 1, 2011.