Chapter 2 – Fiscal Management

21040.6 Alterations

• Alteration projects shall normally be budgeted in the capital outlay budget category as part of the building construction program. Funds from the State operations’ budget category may only be used for alterations if they meet the criteria established under Section 6.00. Pursuant to Section 6.00, no support funds may be used for any project for alteration of a State building requiring total expenditures of $100,000 or more unless the Director of DOFDepartment Of Finance determines that the proposed alteration is critical and it is necessary to proceed using funds appropriated for support purposes. The maximum cost of any project undertaken under Section 6.00 authorization shall not exceed $400,000.

• Any construction project estimated to be less than $1,000, and includes all of the following, may be undertaken by the facility:

  • The alterations do not increase program costs and/or personnel year requirements.

  • The alterations do not create life, safety, or environmental problems.