STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS26933
This is the FY 2020 original appropriation bill for the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired. It
appropriates a total of $5,120,300 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 41.12.
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. Funding for replacement
items includes $27,900. For statewide cost allocation, $5,600 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. The bill
funds two line items, which provide $9,600 for an upgrade to Microsoft Office 365; and $2,500 for network
equipment replacement.
FISCAL NOTE
FTP Gen Ded Fed Total
FY 2019 Original Appropriation 41.12 1,473,800 327,800 3,184,800 4,986,400
1. Adaptive Aids and Applicances 0.00 0 15,000 0 15,000
FY 2019 Total Appropriation 41.12 1,473,800 342,800 3,184,800 5,001,400
Removal of Onetime Expenditures 0.00 (6,000) 0 0 (6,000)
FY 2020 Base 41.12 1,467,800 342,800 3,184,800 4,995,400
Benefit Costs 0.00 1,700 0 3,500 5,200
Replacement Items 0.00 27,900 0 0 27,900
Statewide Cost Allocation 0.00 3,200 0 2,400 5,600
Change in Employee Compensation 0.00 21,000 300 52,800 74,100
FY 2020 Program Maintenance 41.12 1,521,600 343,100 3,243,500 5,108,200
1. Microsoft Office 365 0.00 9,600 0 0 9,600
GOV TECH 1. Network Equip Replacement 0.00 0 0 2,500 2,500
FY 2020 Total 41.12 1,531,200 343,100 3,246,000 5,120,300
Chg from FY 2019 Orig Approp 0.00 57,400 15,300 61,200 133,900
% Chg from FY 2019 Orig Approp. 0.0% 3.9% 4.7% 1.9% 2.7%
Contact:
Jill A. Randolph
Budget and Policy Analysis
(208) 334-4749
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 S1135