FISCAL NOTE



FUND(S):

0403 - Div of Human Services General Administration Fund; 0525-Consolidated Medical Services Fund; 8722-Cons Federal Funds Div Human Services Gen Admn Fund; 8816 - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; 8757 - Federal Block Grant Social Services Fund

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.


The purpose of this bill is to provide a $5,000 salary increase to social workers employed by the Department of Health and Human Resources. The Department of Health and Human Resources currently employs 852 individuals in a social work equivalent classification. The estimated fiscal impact of this legislation to the Department is $5,373,852, of which approximately $2,414,950 state funds.



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 5,373,852 5,373,852
Personal Services 0 5,373,852 5,373,852
Current Expenses 0 0 0
Repairs and Alterations 0 0 0
Assets 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0
2. Estimated Total Revenues 0 0 0


Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):


The above calculation is based on current filled positions for the following classifications: Social Worker I, II, III; Social Service Worker I, II, III; Social Service Supervisor; Social Service Coordinator; Child Protective Service Worker; Child Protective Service Trainee; Child Protective Service Supervisor; Adult Protective Service Worker; and Adult Protective Service Trainee. These classifications meet the criteria indicated in WV Code ยง30-30-2. There are currently 852 filled positions in the above identified classifications. The cost of a $5,000 increase would be $4,260,000 (5,000 x 852), with an additional $1,113,852 for employee benefits associated with (Social Security, PERS, and Worker's Compensation).



Memorandum






    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Patsy A. Hardy
    Email Address: dhhrbudgetoffice@wv.gov