FISCAL NOTE
FUND(S):
5074-(Services to Children & Adults)
Sources of Revenue:
General Fund,Other Fund Federal
Legislation creates:
Neither Program nor Fund
Fiscal Note Summary
Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
This draft legislation requires the establishment of a Citizen Review Panel for Child Protective Services. This review panel is established as a multi-disciplinary panel to examine the policies, procedures and where appropriate, specific cases handled by child protective services.
The proposed legislation does not allow additional compensation for members, however, member expenses incurred can be reimbursed. The proposed legislation also requires meetings of not less than every three months. In addition, staff assistance is necessary to provide support to the panel.
The Department estimates include meeting expenses (hospitality) and travel expense reimbursement for members, as well as, a part time Health and Human Resource Specialist to assist the panel. The Department’s estimate includes a cost of $8,320 for a 90day/30day temporary position, at approximately 520 hours per year at a cost of $16.00 per hour and $718 for employee benefits (FICA, Workers Comp).
There will also be office supply costs and costs associated with the copying and distribution of materials for the panel members. In addition, the staff person would need access to a computer to type the minutes of the meetings, etc. Due to the part-time nature of this position, we did not estimate a office space charge, instead, we feel they could share existing space allocated to out stationed employees in the Department’s Office of Social Services Central Office.
The Department’s estimated total fiscal impact for this draft legislation is $44,038, with a state share of $30,769, the first year and $39,038, with a state share of $27,019 thereafter.
Fiscal Note Detail
| Effect of Proposal |
Fiscal Year |
2003
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
2004
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation) |
| 1. Estmated Total Cost |
0 |
30,769 |
27,019 |
| Personal Services |
0 |
4,519 |
4,519 |
| Current Expenses |
0 |
22,500 |
22,500 |
| Repairs and Alterations |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Assets |
0 |
3,750 |
0 |
| Other |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 2. Estimated Total Revenues |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):
PERSONAL SERVICES:1 Pt Time HHR Specialist (520 hrs @ $16/hr)=$8,320; Social Security & Work. Comp. @ 8.63%=718; For a Total of 9,038. Match Rate is 50% (Current time study allotment, may vary each qtr.)for a State Share of $4,519
CURRENT EXPENSES:Travel/Expense reimbursement - members $15,000; Hospitality (meeting accommodations)10,000; Office Supplies/Expense 5,000; For a Total of $30,000;EQUIPMENT: Computer, monitor, printer $5,000.TOTAL CURRENT EXPENSE & EQUIPMENT is $35,000. Match Rate is 75% (Current time study allotment, may vary each qtr.)for a State Share of $26,250
TOTAL $44,038; TOTAL STATE SHARE $30,769
Memorandum
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Paul L. Nusbaum
Email Address: fnbudoff@wvdhhr.org