STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS27099
This is the FY 2020 original appropriation bill for the Commission on the Arts. It appropriates a total of
$2,077,500 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 10.00.
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, $1,500 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 three line items, which provide
$25,000 for enhancement of grant funds; $900 for GOV TECH 1, network equipment replacement; and
$6,900 for GOV TECH 4, modernization of billings.
FISCAL NOTE
FTP Gen Ded Fed Total
FY 2019 Original Appropriation 10.00 841,000 106,300 1,073,900 2,021,200
Noncognizable Funds and Transfers 0.00 0 0 0 0
FY 2020 Base 10.00 841,000 106,300 1,073,900 2,021,200
Benefit Costs 0.00 1,300 0 1,300 2,600
Statewide Cost Allocation 0.00 1,500 0 0 1,500
Change in Employee Compensation 0.00 9,000 0 10,400 19,400
FY 2020 Program Maintenance 10.00 852,800 106,300 1,085,600 2,044,700
1. Enhancement of Grant Funds 0.00 25,000 0 0 25,000
GOV TECH 1. Network Equip Replacement 0.00 0 900 0 900
GOV TECH 4. Modernization - Billings 0.00 6,900 0 0 6,900
FY 2020 Total 10.00 884,700 107,200 1,085,600 2,077,500
Chg from FY 2019 Orig Approp 0.00 43,700 900 11,700 56,300
% Chg from FY 2019 Orig Approp. 0.0% 5.2% 0.8% 1.1% 2.8%
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 S1189