STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS27834 / S1366
This is the FY 2021 original appropriation bill for the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired. It
appropriates a total of $5,131,700 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 and temporarily removes funding for the employer's sick leave contribution rate. The bill also provides
funding for the equivalent of a 2% change in employee compensation for permanent state employees, with an
additional 2% increase for those in the 20 job classifications most in need of equity adjustments. Funding for
a 3% upward shift in the compensation schedule is also included. The bill funds one line item of $10,000 for
site restoration services, which provide financial assistance to those in danger of losing their eyesight. Also
included are adjustments to pay the Office of Information Technology Services for security software and data
center office space located at the Chinden Campus. Lastly, the ongoing General Fund appropriation is reduced
by 2%.
FISCAL NOTE
FTP Gen Ded Fed Total
FY 2020 Original Appropriation 41.12 1,531,200 343,100 3,246,000 5,120,300
Sick Leave Rate Reduction 0.00 (1,500) 0 (4,100) (5,600)
1% General Fund Reduction 0.00 (15,300) 0 0 (15,300)
FY 2020 Total Appropriation 41.12 1,514,400 343,100 3,241,900 5,099,400
Removal of Onetime Expenditures 0.00 (27,900) 0 (2,500) (30,400)
Restore Rescissions 0.00 16,800 0 4,100 20,900
FY 2021 Base 41.12 1,503,300 343,100 3,243,500 5,089,900
Benefit Costs 0.00 (3,300) (100) (8,500) (11,900)
Statewide Cost Allocation 0.00 10,400 0 11,100 21,500
Change in Employee Compensation 0.00 13,800 400 37,500 51,700
FY 2021 Program Maintenance 41.12 1,524,200 343,400 3,283,600 5,151,200
1. Sight Restoration Services 0.00 10,000 0 0 10,000
OITS 1 - Operating Costs 0.00 300 0 300 600
2% General Fund Reduction 0.00 (30,100) 0 0 (30,100)
FY 2021 Total 41.12 1,504,400 343,400 3,283,900 5,131,700
Chg from FY 2020 Orig Approp 0.00 (26,800) 300 37,900 11,400
% Chg from FY 2020 Orig Approp. 0.0% (1.8%) 0.1% 1.2% 0.2%
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 Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 02/26/2020, 11:04 AM