AR HB1044

Appropriates $52,542,531 in federal funds for the State Department for Social Security Administration Disability Determination for fiscal year 2014-2015, including $25,747,957 for regular salaries and $8,288,474 for personal services matching.

Establishes a maximum of 483 regular employees across 36 job classifications, ranging from the DDSSA Director at $130,991 annually to Administrative Specialist II positions.

Authorizes up to 20 temporary or part-time "Extra Help" employees with a maximum of 1,800 hours per employee per fiscal year.

Appropriates operating funds including $3,984,400 for operating expenses, $13,145,200 for professional fees, $860,000 for overtime, and $100,000 for capital outlay.

Declares an emergency clause to make the act effective on July 1, 2014, stating that delays in implementation could harm essential government programs.