Section 6-10-42 - Authorizing fund transfers to address delays in revenue; restrictions. - New Mexico Statutes

6-10-42. Authorizing fund transfers to address delays in revenue; restrictions.

The state board of finance shall have power when there is a shortage of money in the funds appropriated by the legislature for any purpose, due to delay in the collection of revenues provided therefor, to direct the transfer from any available fund in the state treasury in which there may be a surplus over current requirements of a sufficient sum to meet the shortage, the same to be replaced as soon as possible from receipts of revenues for such purpose.  A transfer from any available fund to the general fund may include an amount not to exceed fifty-five percent of the balance in the tax administration suspense fund.   

It is unlawful for any state official or board or officer of any state institution or agency to borrow any money for or on behalf of the state or such institution or agency unless directly authorized by law.