La. R.S. 11:808

The state of Louisiana shall annually appropriate an amount equal to six and one-tenth percent of each and every member's earnable compensation, such annual appropriation to be paid to the system through the state treasurer's office in twelve equal installments beginning on July first and ending on June first of each fiscal year. Should the amount appropriated be less than the amount required, the state shall pay the difference to the system. Should the amount appropriated be more than the amount required, the system shall return the excess to the office of the state treasurer.