For all projects authorized by this chapter, the board may borrow funds for project costs, including studies, design, construction, and construction-related costs from the Pooled Money Investment Account pursuant to Sections 16312 and 16313. Except for preliminary expenditures to develop the scope, budget, programming, and scheduling for a project, project funds expended prior to project approval by the board shall not be reimbursable from the proceeds of the bonds.
Ca. Gov. Code § 15819.402