July 14, 1999

FOR RELEASE: IMMEDIATELY


State Comptroller General James A. Lander announced today the release of over $66 million in additional funding for twenty-five selected State agencies. This additional funding was made available from fiscal year 1997-98 unobligated general fund surplus. Examples of State agencies and programs receiving supplemental appropriations include:

Click here for a complete listing of those agencies receiving additional funding.

On August 20, Comptroller General Lander will announce the operating results of State’s budgetary general fund for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1999. State agencies could gain up to approximately $316 million in additional funding if the amount of year-end budgetary surplus as determined by the Comptroller General is that large.