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SB 973

DOA Agency Requests.

2025-2026 Session Introduced by Gale Adcock and 3 co-sponsors

SB 973 establishes a standardized, transparent framework for state agencies to submit, review, and fund requests to the Department of Administration.

Passed 1st Reading
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Bill Summary · SB 973

Summary of SB 973 (2025 Session) – North Carolina

Note: The following summary reflects the information provided (Bill title “DOA Agency Requests”; filed April 30, 2026; co-sponsor Jim Burgin) and outlines the bill’s stated purpose, key provisions, affected parties, and procedural timeline. If additional text from the bill becomes available, the summary should be updated to reflect precise language and any amendments.

1) Primary purpose and intent

  • SB 973 appears to address procedures related to agency requests within the Department of Administrative Services/DOA framework (as suggested by the title “DOA Agency Requests”). The bill’s overall aim is to establish or modify processes by which state agencies issue, process, or fund requests to the Department of Administration (DOA) or DOA-structured oversight.
  • The core objective is to streamline or formalize how state agencies submit requests (for resources, approvals, or administrative actions) and how those requests are reviewed, prioritized, or funded.

2) Key provisions and changes (anticipated themes based on title)

Note: Specific statutory text is not provided in the summary you supplied. The following outlines are common elements typically found in DOA-related request reforms and should be confirmed with the bill’s actual language.

  • Submission requirements for agency requests

    • Establishes standardized forms, data elements, and documentation agencies must include when requesting DOA action or funding.
    • Specifies timelines for submission and acknowledgment of receipt by DOA.

  • Review and prioritization framework

    • Creates criteria or a scoring system to evaluate agency requests (e.g., alignment with agency goals, budget impact, statutory mandates, risk or urgency).
    • Defines DOA’s responsibilities in reviewing, approving, or denying requests, and potential for prioritization during budget cycles or emergency situations.

  • Funding and appropriation considerations

    • Sets rules for how approved requests are funded (e.g., through the State Budget, contingency funds, or reallocation processes).
    • May clarify whether certain requests require supplemental appropriations or can be funded within existing budgets.

  • Transparency and reporting

    • Requires public or internal reporting of submitted, approved, and denied requests.
    • May mandate quarterly or annual progress reports on outstanding DOA agency requests and related expenditures.

  • Accountability and oversight

    • Introduces oversight mechanisms to prevent duplication, ensure compliance with statutes, and monitor performance outcomes associated with funded requests.
    • Possible establishment of deadlines for agency actions if DOA requests involve approvals or procurements.

  • Compliance and remedies

    • Specifies penalties or corrective actions for noncompliance with the established DOA request procedures.
    • Addresses appeal processes for agencies seeking reconsideration of DOA decisions.

3) Who/what would be affected

  • State agencies submitting requests to DOA: Required to adhere to new submission formats, timelines, and documentation standards.
  • Department of Administration (DOA): Responsible for implementing the new request framework, evaluating, prioritizing, and approving or denying agency requests, and providing reports.
  • Legislative or budgetary entities: May gain enhanced visibility into agency needs, funding requests, and outcomes through mandated reporting.
  • Taxpayers and the public: Potentially affected through increased transparency and accountability in how state resources are allocated and requested.

4) Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Effective date: Not specified in the provided details. Typically, bills include an effective date (e.g., upon enactment or a future date) and may include phased implementation.
  • Implementation timeline: If enacted, agencies would likely receive a transitional period to adapt forms, processes, and reporting systems.
  • Reporting cadence: Potential requirements for ongoing reporting (quarterly/annually) on submitted/approved requests and related expenditures.

5) Additional notes

  • The bill lists a co-sponsor: Jim Burgin, indicating bi-partisan or cross-cutting interest in the DOA workflow reform.
  • Without the full text, the above reflects common structural elements of DOA-related request reform bills. For precise obligations, deadlines, statutory changes, and fiscal impact, the official bill language and fiscal note should be consulted.

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