ITD warns of strained spending authority on multi‑year road projects; seeks supplemental and language changes

Feb 5, 2025

The Idaho Transportation Department told JFAC it is facing a shortfall in spending authority to make contractor payments for multi-year projects. ITD requested a $60 million supplemental, ongoing federal reimbursements, and reappropriation/spending authority changes tied to Strategic Initiatives and State Highway funds.

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The Idaho Transportation Department told the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee it faces a spending authority squeeze that could affect contractor payments on multi-year highway projects and requested a mix of supplemental appropriations and statutory language adjustments to address the problem.

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