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