A. The “state match fund” is created in the state treasury. Money in the fund is appropriated to the economic development department for the purpose of providing a pool of matching funds for technology-based proposals submitted to the federal government on behalf of the state. Money in the fund shall only be expended upon review and approval of the economic development commission.

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 9-15-19.1

  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.

B. No money in the fund appropriated to it or accruing to it in any manner shall be transferred to another fund or encumbered or dispersed in any manner except for the purposes set forth in this section; provided, money in the fund may be invested by the state treasurer in the manner provided for other state funds. Money in the fund shall revert at the end of the fiscal year.

C. Disbursements from the fund shall only be made upon warrant drawn by the secretary of finance and administration pursuant to vouchers signed by the secretary of economic development or his designee.