AR SB198

Establishes 62 maximum regular full-time employees for the Department of Human Services - Division of Youth Services for fiscal year 2017-2018, including 1 Deputy Director, 2 Assistant Division Directors, and various program managers, coordinators, and specialists.

Authorizes 34 temporary or part-time "Extra Help" employees at compensation rates established under the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act.

Appropriates $6,520,865 for operations including $2,331,768 for regular salaries, $883,029 for personal services matching, $2,708,006 for operating expenses, $91,000 for conference and travel, $354,050 for professional fees, and $105,000 for capital outlay.

Appropriates additional funds for specialized programs: $712,021 for Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grants, $2,480,444 for community-based sanctions, $16,971,100 for community services, $4,371,921 for federal child and youth service grants, and $27,612,244 for residential services.

Establishes 320 contingent extra help positions for residential services that can be activated if the department transitions from private contractor services to in-house operations, with provisions requiring approval from the Chief Fiscal Officer, Governor, and Legislative Council for any transfers between appropriation line items.