STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS27049
This is the FY 2020 original appropriation bill for the Department of Health and Welfare for the Division
of Welfare. It appropriates a total of $165,843,600 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent
positions at 618.50.
For benefit costs, the bill maintains the current appropriated amount for health insurance at $11,650 per
eligible FTP; provides a 5.5% increase for the employer's share of PERSI contributions; and temporarily
reduces the rate agencies pay the Division of Human Resources for its services. For statewide cost
allocation, $102,200 is provided. The bill also provides funding for the equivalent of a 3% change in
employee compensation for permanent employees, with a minimum increase of $550 for each employee
and the remaining amount to be distributed based on merit.
FISCAL NOTE
FTP Gen Ded Fed Total
FY 2019 Original Appropriation 619.50 43,445,400 8,089,600 123,502,800 175,037,800
FY 2019 Total Appropriation 619.50 42,839,400 8,089,600 121,502,800 172,431,800
Noncognizable Funds and Transfers (1.00) 0 0 0 0
FY 2019 Estimated Expenditures 618.50 42,839,400 8,089,600 121,502,800 172,431,800
Removal of Onetime Expenditures 0.00 0 (2,720,000) (5,280,000) (8,000,000)
Base Adjustments 0.00 606,000 (350,000) 0 256,000
FY 2020 Base 618.50 43,445,400 5,019,600 116,222,800 164,687,800
Benefit Costs 0.00 29,800 2,000 51,600 83,400
Statewide Cost Allocation 0.00 45,100 0 57,100 102,200
Change in Employee Compensation 0.00 346,200 23,400 600,600 970,200
FY 2020 Total 618.50 43,866,500 5,045,000 116,932,100 165,843,600
Chg from FY 2019 Orig Approp (1.00) 421,100 (3,044,600) (6,570,700) (9,194,200)
% Chg from FY 2019 Orig Approp. (0.2%) 1.0% (37.6%) (5.3%) (5.3%)
Contact:
Jared Tatro
Budget and Policy Analysis
(208) 334-4740
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note S1174