Iowa Code § 218.6: Transfer of appropriations made to institutions.

1. Notwithstanding section 8.39, subsection 1, without the prior written consent and approval of the governor and the director of the department of management, the director may transfer funds between the appropriations made for the institutions, listed as follows:

a. The state resource centers.

b. The state mental health institutes.

c. The state training school.

d. The civil commitment unit for sexual offenders.

2. The department shall report any transfer made pursuant to subsection 1 during a fiscal quarter to the legislative services agency within thirty days of the beginning of the subsequent fiscal quarter.