LEGISLATIVE FISCAL OFFICE
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note On: SB 116 SLS 21RS 124
Bill Text Version: ENROLLED
Opp. Chamb. Action:
Proposed Amd.:
Sub. Bill For.:
Date: June 4, 2021 1:24 PM Author: TARVER, GREGORY
Dept./Agy.: DCFS
Subject: Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (FITAP) Analyst: Tanesha Morgan
WELFARE EN -$27,696 FF EX See Note Page 1 of 1
Provides relative to employment, education, and related services for FITAP participants. (gov sig)
Proposed law provides that the Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) may collaborate with Department of Children and
Family Services (DCFS) to identify and coordinate employment services for the program. Proposed law provides that
employment services may be delivered pursuant to performance-based contracts between DCFS and LWC, other
governmental agencies, or any community partner. Proposed law removes from present law the requirement that the
secretary of DCFS provide workers' compensation and liability insurance coverage for participants engaged in work
experience or community service activities.
EXPENDITURES 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds ($27,696) ($27,696) ($27,696) ($27,696) ($27,696) ($138,480)
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total ($27,696) ($27,696) ($27,696) ($27,696) ($27,696) ($138,480)
REVENUES 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
EXPENDITURE EXPLANATION
This measure is anticipated to reduce DCFS expenditures by $27,696 for expenses associated with workers' compensation
and liability insurance coverage for Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (FITAP) recipients that are engaged
in work experience or community service activities. Proposed law removes the requirement that DCFS must pay for this
expense.
NOTE: DCFS has historically reimbursed employers for this expense using 100% federal funds from TANF.
REVENUE EXPLANATION
There is no anticipated direct material effect on governmental revenues as a result of this measure.
Senate Dual Referral Rules House
13.5.1 >= $100,000 Annual Fiscal Cost {S & H} 6.8(F)(1) >= $100,000 SGF Fiscal Cost {H & S}
Alan M. Boxberger
13.5.2 >= $500,000 Annual Tax or Fee 6.8(G) >= $500,000 Tax or Fee Increase
Change {S & H} or a Net Fee Decrease {S} Staff Director


Statutes affected:
SB116 Original: 46:12(A), 46:12(G)
SB116 Engrossed: 46:12(A), 46:12(G)
SB116 Enrolled: 46:12(A), 46:12(G)
SB116 Act 209: 46:12(A), 46:12(G)