SB 1175 Summary

• Appropriates $177,951,900 to the Department of Health and Welfare's Welfare Division for fiscal year 2024 (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024) from General, Dedicated, and Federal Cooperative Welfare Funds.

• Authorizes 613.50 full-time equivalent positions for the Welfare Division during fiscal year 2024, with any increases requiring Governor authorization and notification to the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee.

• Prohibits transfers of trustee and benefit payments funds and personnel costs funds to other expense classes during fiscal year 2024.

• Requires the Legislative Audits Division to review the Department of Health and Welfare's Community Partners Grant for fiscal years 2022 and 2023 to ensure compliance with House Bill No. 400 requirements for in-person educational and enrichment activities serving school-aged participants ages 5-13.

• Establishes that all appropriated funds must be used only for their specified purposes and are subject to accountability reports and management reviews.