Many state departments will be making do with less money when the fiscal year begins on Thursday.
Yet some state agency chiefs are remaining silent on what, if any, program reductions will be required.
A spokeswoman for Gov. Robert Bentley says the governor and finance director are reviewing spending plans. She said they do not yet know of any specific impact on services and agencies.
Last week, lawmakers approved a general fund budget deal designed to shield critical state agencies.
The approved spending plan maintains level funding to Medicaid, prisons, mental health services, the Department of Human Resources, the Department of Pardons and Paroles and the court system. Most other agencies will see cuts of around 5.5 percent.