This bill amends Idaho Code to enhance the financial management of state agencies by incorporating the Office of Administrative Hearings into the annual statewide indirect cost allocation plan. Specifically, it updates Section 67-3531 to include the Office of Administrative Hearings in the cost estimates prepared by the division of financial management for budgeting purposes. Additionally, it repeals the existing Section 67-5285, which previously addressed cost estimates and assessments related to the Office of Administrative Hearings, and introduces a new Section 67-5285 that establishes a framework for billing state agencies for services provided by the Office of Administrative Hearings.

The new provisions require the division of financial management to determine an annual billing amount for state agencies, which will be paid into the indirect cost recovery fund. This amount will then be transferred to the state general fund by the state controller before the end of each fiscal year. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective from July 1, 2025, ensuring that these changes are implemented promptly to improve the financial operations of state agencies.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 67-3531, 67-5285