A.1. The Commonwealth's share of the cost to construct, renovate, or expand local correctional facilities shall be paid out of this appropriation as follows:

2. The Department of Corrections shall reimburse the Commonwealth's share of the construction, renovation, or expansion costs for the local jail facility specified in Paragraph B.1. within 60 days of completion of such project. In the case of disagreement between the Department and the affected locality over cost items eligible for reimbursement, the Department may withhold only the amount in dispute for a period of 90 days pending resolution by the Board of Corrections.

B. Subject to the conditions stated in this Item, and with the prior written approval of the Director of the Department of Planning and Budget, there is hereby reappropriated the unexpended balances remaining at the close of business on June 30, 1998, and June 30, 1999, in the Financial Assistance for Confinement in Local Facilities program. The reappropriations shall be applicable only for payments owing for physical plant projects for local jails which have been approved by the Governor and for which contracts are in effect June 30, 1998, and June 30, 1999, respectively.

C. Notwithstanding any contrary provision of law, the Governor is authorized to withhold approval for state payment by reimbursement or otherwise, of expenditures which may cause the amount listed for the subprograms in this Item to be overexpended.