FISCAL NOTE
FUND(S):
new
Sources of Revenue:
Special Fund
Legislation creates:
A New Program,A New Fund
Fiscal Note Summary
Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
The revenue for this program is to come from "gross receipts tax of one percent on all Limited Video Lottery Terminals" so the revenue will not be new to the state but will be a redistribution of funds already received. This amount is calculated to be about $4,000,000.00.
The cost of this program will be determined by the amount required to match the Medicaid waivers and set up the trust fund for services for the individuals affected. As for the services provided by the Division of Veterans Affairs, these are extimated to be approximately $300,000.00 once the program is up and running.
Fiscal Note Detail
| Effect of Proposal |
Fiscal Year |
2009
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
2010
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation) |
| 1. Estmated Total Cost |
0 |
222,100 |
300,000 |
| Personal Services |
0 |
182,100 |
195,000 |
| Current Expenses |
0 |
40,000 |
105,000 |
| 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):
Once the program is established in FY 2010, the Division plans to hire Social Workers and set up offices at each of the Medical Centers in the state. Once an office is set up one of the Social Workers will be upgraded to be a coordinator for the state so the Personal Services expense will increase.
The program is expected to start out slowly but, as information is more readily available, it is expected that the number of Veterans requesting assistance will increase. This will require additional travel and expenses are expected to increase.
Depending on the number of Veterans requiring assistance, there could be a need for additional employees in the future. Whether these employees are Office Assistants to assist with paperwork or additional Social Workers is unknown at this time. The cost in the future could increase by $29,000.00 to $50,000.00 per location for Personal Services.
Memorandum
As this issue is new to the State, a total figure cannot be determined by Veterans Affairs. Hopefully DHHR will be able to supply more detailed figures.
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Connie Hodapp
Email Address: chodapp@state.wv.us