STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS27862 / S1374
This is the FY 2021 original appropriation bill for the Commission for Libraries. It appropriates a total of
$5,891,700 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 37.50. 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. 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 37.50 4,154,700 70,000 1,654,100 5,878,800
1. Talking Book Service Overspend 0.00 (39,600) 0 0 (39,600)
Sick Leave Rate Reduction 0.00 (3,900) 0 (1,200) (5,100)
1% General Fund Reduction 0.00 (41,500) 0 0 (41,500)
FY 2020 Total Appropriation 37.50 4,069,700 70,000 1,652,900 5,792,600
Noncognizable Funds and Transfers 0.00 0 0 0 0
FY 2020 Estimated Expenditures 37.50 4,069,700 70,000 1,652,900 5,792,600
Base Adjustments 0.00 39,600 0 0 39,600
Restore Rescissions 0.00 45,400 0 1,200 46,600
FY 2021 Base 37.50 4,154,700 70,000 1,654,100 5,878,800
Benefit Costs 0.00 (8,000) 0 (2,300) (10,300)
Inflationary Adjustments 0.00 50,600 0 3,500 54,100
Statewide Cost Allocation 0.00 2,400 0 0 2,400
Change in Employee Compensation 0.00 36,100 0 13,200 49,300
FY 2021 Program Maintenance 37.50 4,235,800 70,000 1,668,500 5,974,300
OITS 1 - Operating Costs 0.00 500 0 0 500
2% General Fund Reduction 0.00 (83,100) 0 0 (83,100)
FY 2021 Total 37.50 4,153,200 70,000 1,668,500 5,891,700
Chg from FY 2020 Orig Approp 0.00 (1,500) 0 14,400 12,900
% Chg from FY 2020 Orig Approp. 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.9% 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: 02/27/2020, 9:06 AM