This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the Department of Human Services - Division of Provider Services and Quality Assurance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling 194, with specific positions and salary grades outlined. The bill also authorizes eight temporary or part-time employees as "Extra Help" and allocates a total of $19,878,539 for various operational expenses, including regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and operational expenses.
Additionally, the bill includes an appropriation of $400,000 for provider services grants and aid. It emphasizes compliance with existing laws regarding fund disbursement and expresses the legislative intent for the appropriations to align with the agency's operational needs. An emergency clause is included, stating that the act must take effect on July 1, 2024, to ensure the agency can continue its essential services without interruption.