This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the State Department for Social Security Administration Disability Determination for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling 596, with specific positions and salary grades outlined. The bill also authorizes up to 20 part-time or temporary "Extra Help" employees as needed. The total amount appropriated for the department's operations is $76,713,413, which includes allocations for regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, overtime, and various operational expenses.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the Director of the State Department to create up to 250 new full-time positions as necessary to meet federal requirements or departmental objectives, contingent upon approval from the Office of Personnel Management and prior review by the Arkansas Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee. The bill emphasizes compliance with existing fiscal control laws and includes an emergency clause to ensure its effectiveness starting July 1, 2024, to prevent disruption in essential governmental programs.