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Committee hears how capital building tiers, matches and pool operate; tier 1 set dollars date to formula genesis

5705867 · August 27, 2025
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NDUS finance staff explained tiers of the state capital building fund: tier 1 is a set-aside embedded in formula distributions, while tier 2 and tier 3 are competitive pools requiring institutional matches that were increased for 2025–27.

BISMARCK — The committee received a briefing from the university system finance office on capital building funds, how tiers operate, and the matching requirements institutions must meet to access the money. Key points: Jamie Wilkie, NDUS director of finance, explained tier 1 is not a separate appropriated pool but rather a set dollar amount taken from each institution’s formula allocation intended for deferred maintenance and extraordinary repairs; the dollar amounts date back to the formula’s original calculations and reflect historical insurance/valuation work rather than a current…

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