STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS27947 / S1405
This is the FY 2021 original appropriation bill for the State Controller. It appropriates a total of $18,889,300 and
caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 95.00. 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. Funding for replacement items includes $25,000 for laptops and
computer monitors. 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 General
Fund appropriation is reduced by 2% on a onetime basis.
FISCAL NOTE
FTP Gen Ded Fed Total
FY 2020 Original Appropriation 95.00 11,032,200 8,005,900 0 19,038,100
Reappropriation 0.00 0 2,500,000 0 2,500,000
1. Sick Leave Rate Reduction 0.00 (7,800) (10,200) 0 (18,000)
1% General Fund Reduction 0.00 (110,300) 0 0 (110,300)
FY 2020 Total Appropriation 95.00 10,914,100 10,495,700 0 21,409,800
Noncognizable Funds and Transfers 0.00 0 0 0 0
FY 2020 Estimated Expenditures 95.00 10,914,100 10,495,700 0 21,409,800
Removal of Onetime Expenditures 0.00 (30,800) (2,521,600) 0 (2,552,400)
Restore Rescissions 0.00 118,100 10,200 0 128,300
FY 2021 Base 95.00 11,001,400 7,984,300 0 18,985,700
Benefit Costs 0.00 (21,200) (28,800) 0 (50,000)
Replacement Items 0.00 0 25,000 0 25,000
Statewide Cost Allocation 0.00 (28,300) 3,900 0 (24,400)
Change in Employee Compensation 0.00 64,700 107,200 0 171,900
FY 2021 Program Maintenance 95.00 11,016,600 8,091,600 0 19,108,200
OITS 1 - Operating Costs 0.00 700 600 0 1,300
2% General Fund Reduction 0.00 (220,200) 0 0 (220,200)
FY 2021 Total 95.00 10,797,100 8,092,200 0 18,889,300
Chg from FY 2020 Orig Approp 0.00 (235,100) 86,300 0 (148,800)
% Chg from FY 2020 Orig Approp. 0.0% (2.1%) 1.1% (0.8%)
Contact:
Maggie Smith
Budget and Policy Analysis
(208) 334-4741
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: 03/09/2020, 10:15 AM
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: 03/09/2020, 10:15 AM