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Jul 30, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Finance Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee held an inflation-proofing discussion regarding the Trust's long-term real purchasing power and the real value funded ratio, including a presentation on investment models. Following a review of the Authority's mission-related program strategies (AMPS), the committee entered into an executive session to discuss commercial real estate holdings. Several financial approvals were granted, including ratification of the FY27 budget, authorization for the transfer of funds from the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation, and approval of the FY28 agency budgets for the Trust Authority Office and Trust Land Office. Additionally, multiple supplemental funding requests for maintenance, operations, and tenant improvements were approved, alongside the rescission of previous funding authorizations for mechanical equipment related to the Trust Authority Building renovation.
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Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Resource Management Committee Meeting Minutes
The meeting included an update on the Icy Cape project focusing on gold, heavy mineral, and hydrocarbon potential, alongside water filtration testing. The Executive Director provided an overview of the resource management strategy, upcoming land sales, and project statuses. The committee discussed and recommended the approval of a negotiated sale for a land parcel at Control Lake. A below-market lease for Volunteers of America was approved to support youth and young adult services. Additional updates covered facility maintenance projects at the Trust Authority Building, the potential transition of the East 20th Avenue building, and a status report on the International Tower Hill Mineral Lease.
The committee reviewed the Fiscal Year 2026 audit plan presented by BDO, which covered audit strategy, the auditor's responsibilities, and operational complexities involving the Land Office, the state accounting system, and investment portfolios. There was discussion regarding audit timing, historical scheduling issues, and potential strategies to expedite the report issuance process. Additionally, the committee convened in an executive session to receive an update on the Legislative Budget & Audit audit and to discuss staff positions.
Jul 29, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Program and Planning Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee meeting covered a range of agenda items, including a COO update on budget recommendations and the 'moonshot' prevention initiative, as well as an update on the Improving Lives Conference. Contract approvals were granted for Mental Health Supports in Schools and several competitive peer services grants. The committee also approved a consent agenda of various authority grants and discussed non-consent agenda items, including self-directed home- and community-based services and domestic violence shelter funding. Finally, the committee reviewed statutory advisor updates and conducted a detailed review of the FY28/FY29 budget recommendations.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
