The “save our children’s sight fund” is created in the state treasury. Money in the fund shall consist of appropriations, contributions, grants and statutory revenues directed to the fund. Money in the fund is appropriated to the department of health, which shall administer the fund for the purpose of development and implementation of a vision screening program making vision screenings and follow-up comprehensive examinations available to New Mexico children regardless of family income. Expenditures from the fund shall be by warrants of the secretary of finance and administration drawn pursuant to vouchers signed by the secretary of health or the secretary’s authorized representative. Money in the fund shall not revert at the end of a fiscal year.

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 24-1-31

  • 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.