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25 U.S.C. 13, 2008; Public Law 107-110, 115 Stat. 1425.
44 FR 61864, Oct. 26, 1979, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 47 FR 13327, Mar. 30, 1982.
70 FR 22205, Apr. 28, 2005, unless otherwise noted.
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70 FR 22205, Apr. 28, 2005, unless otherwise noted.
The Secretary:
(a) Must reserve 1 percent of funds from the allotment formula to meet emergencies and unforeseen contingencies affecting educational programs;
(b) Can carry over to the next fiscal year a maximum of 1 percent the current year funds; and
(c) May distribute all funds in excess of 1 percent equally to all schools or distribute excess as a part of ISEP.
An emergency or unforeseen contingency is an event that meets all of the following criteria:
(a) It could not be planned for;
(b) It is not the result of mismanagement, malfeasance, or willful neglect;
(c) It is not covered by an insurance policy in force at the time of the event;
(d) The Assistant Secretary determines that Bureau cannot reimburse the emergency from the facilities emergency repair fund; and
(e) It could not have been prevented by prudent action by officials responsible for the educational program.
To apply for contingency funds, a school must send a request to the ELO. The ELO must send the request to the Director for consideration within 48 hours of receipt. The Director will consider the severity of the event and will attempt to respond to the request as soon as possible, but in any event within 30 days.
Contingency funds can be used only for education services and programs, including repair of educational facilities.
Bureau-operated schools may carry over funds to the next fiscal year.
(a) At the end of each fiscal year, Bureau/OIEP shall send an annual report to Congress detailing how the Contingency Funds were used during the previous fiscal year.
(b) By October 1 of each year, the Bureau must send a letter to each school and each tribe operating a school listing the allotments from the Contingency Fund.