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ID S1145
Bill
Status
3/27/2017
Primary Sponsor
Finance Committee
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $172,320,100 to the Department of Health and Welfare Welfare Division for fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018) for Self-Reliance Operations and Benefit Payments programs from multiple fund sources.
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Authorizes 630.55 full-time equivalent positions for the Welfare Division during fiscal year 2018, with authority to transfer positions between budgeted programs as needed.
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Prohibits transfers of funds budgeted for trustee and benefit payments to any other expense class during fiscal year 2018.
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Requires the Division of Welfare to submit biannual Self-Reliance Programs Forecast reports to the Legislative Services Office and Division of Financial Management by December 31, 2017, and June 30, 2018, including monthly caseload and expenditure details for TANF, Child Care, Medicaid, APTC, Aid to the Aged/Blind/Disabled, Food Stamps, and Child Support programs.
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Appropriates an additional $116,300 from the Cooperative Welfare (General) Fund for the Benefit Payments Program for fiscal year 2017 and reduces authorized full-time equivalent positions by 5 for fiscal year 2017, with emergency provisions for immediate effect.
Legislative Description
Appropriates $172,320,100 for the Welfare Division in the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2018; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 630.55 for fiscal year 2018; provides for transfers to the Cooperative Welfare Fund; prohibits transfers of trustee and benefit payments; provides legislative intent for program integrity; requires biannual forecast reports; appropriates an additional $116,300 for the Benefit Payments Program for fiscal year 2017; and reduces the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions by 5 for fiscal year 2017.
APPROPRIATIONS
Last Action
Session Law Chapter 165 Effective: 03/27/2017 SECTION 7 & 8; 07/01/2017 all other SECTIONS
3/27/2017