122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1949 LR 3071(02)
Resolve, To Ensure Proper Accounting for Funds at the Department of Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
   
             
Fiscal Note
Current Costs - Legislative Participation in a Work Group
Legislative Study
The projected costs to fund the general operating expenses of four legislators required to participate on the Department of Health and Human Services Financial Management Work Group are $2,480 in fiscal year 2006-07.  The Legislature's proposed budget includes $20,000 in fiscal year 2006-07 for legislative studies and other legislative requirements.  Whether the amount is sufficient to fund all legislative requests will depend on the amount authorized by the Legislative Council and the Legislature.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The additional costs associated with developing a plan, submitting a report and staffing the Work Group can be absorbed by the Department of Health and Human Services utilizing existing budgeted resources.