FISCAL NOTE



FUND(S):

0450

Sources of Revenue:

General Fund

Legislation creates:

Neither Program nor Fund



Fiscal Note Summary


Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.


The cost for implementing this bill will be approximately $2,723,000 for the Division of Corrections alone. The Division of Juvenile Services ( WVDJS ) and the Regional Jail Authority (WVRJA)will have similar numbers. This will be a recurring costs so over the first 5 years of implemenation this will cost the State of WV approximately $8,169,000 for the Division of Corrections portion. It will also allow for the Division of Corrections and similar agencies to cut back on the excessive turnover by giving employees this incentive to stay.



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2011
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2012
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation)
1. Estmated Total Cost 0 2,723,000 2,723,000
Personal Services 0 1,945,000 1,945,000
Current Expenses 0 0 0
Repairs and Alterations 0 0 0
Assets 0 0 0
Other 0 778,000 778,000
2. Estimated Total Revenues 0 0 0


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


5-5-2a Retention Incentive Salary Increases 2012 2 year Anniversary $1,000 # of Employees 1,945 Personal Service (1,945 x $1,000) $1,945,000 Benefits ($1,945,000 x40%) $778,000 TOTAL $2,723,000 2013 3 year Anniversary $1,000 # of Employees 1,945 Personal Services(1,945 x $1,000) $1,945,000 Benefits ($1,945,000 x 40%) $778,000 TOTAL $2,723,000 Every 2 years of additional service 2015,2017 # of Employees 1,945 Personal Services (1,945 x $1000) $1,945,000 Benefits ($1,945,955 x40%) $778,000 TOTAL $2,723,000



Memorandum






    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Bryan D. Arthur
    Email Address: Bryan.D.Arthur@wv.gov