FISCAL NOTE
FUND(S):
0101
Sources of Revenue:
General Fund,Special Fund,Other Fund Federal Appropropriation
Legislation creates:
A New Program,A New Fund
Fiscal Note Summary
Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
If established as described and effective July 1, 2010, start-up expenses for this office would require a FY2011 General Revenue appropriation of approximately $343,000 to support staff and operations during the initial year of operation. This estimate is limited to the administrative costs of establishing the Office, and does not include matching funds for federal programs, program start-up costs, or funding for special studies or leveraging specialists. No fee structure or source of revenue is provided for in the Bill. Therefore, the programs would depend upon general revenue, gifts, grants or donations from outside sources for any required federal match. If the program match is general revenue supported, the cost to the State would increase significantly during the first full year of Program implementation. The estimate provided assumes a dollar-for-dollar Program match, which would result in a $500,000 federal grant during the first full year of implementation. Although administrative costs may be reduced as the program grant allows, however, for the purpose of this estimate, that is not reflected.
Fiscal Note Detail
Effect of Proposal |
Fiscal Year |
2010 Increase/Decrease (use"-") |
2011 Increase/Decrease (use"-") |
Fiscal Year (Upon Full Implementation) |
1. Estmated Total Cost |
0 |
342,900 |
842,900 |
Personal Services |
0 |
271,700 |
271,700 |
Current Expenses |
0 |
55,200 |
71,200 |
Repairs and Alterations |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Assets |
0 |
16,000 |
0 |
Other |
0 |
0 |
500,000 |
2. Estimated Total Revenues |
0 |
0 |
500,000 |
Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):
1st year assumptions:
- Staff: Director @ $75,000
Personal Secretary @ $35,000
Research Analyst @ $65,000
Special Assistant @ $40,000
- Employee Benefits: PERS, FICA, MED @ 18% $38,700
PEIA for 4 employees $ 18,000
- Rent & Utilities $24,000
- Equipment PC's & set up $16,000
Fax, copier, etc. $4,200
Telephones $2,000
Office furn. $15,000
- Supplies, misc $5,000
- Travel $5,000
2nd year assumptions:
Increased travel @ $16,000 due to on-site monitoring. Reduced equipment to compensate. $500,000 general revenue match for federal grant programs.
Memorandum
Vagueness regarding revenue sources does not provide sufficient information to fully address true impact of this office.
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Cindy Smith
Email Address: Cynthia.M.Smith@wv.gov