123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1021		LR 1232(02)
	Resolve, To Lower the Cost of State Government
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "     "
	Committee: State and Local Government
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
			2007-08	2008-09	Projections 2009-10	Projections 2010-11
Net Cost (Savings)
	General Fund		$150,000	$0	$0	$0
Appropriations/Allocations
	General Fund		$150,000	$0	$0	$0
	Other Special Revenue Funds		$7,550	$0	$0	$0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The resolve includes an allocation of Other Special Revenue Funds to the Legislature in the amount of $7,550 in fiscal year 2007-08 in the event funds are received from outside sources to fully fund the costs of the Advisory Committee to Lower the Cost of State Government.  If sufficient outside funding has not been received by the advisory committee by July 15, 2007, no meetings are authorized and no expenses may be incurred.
	The resolve also includes a General Fund appropriation of $150,000 in fiscal year 2007-08 to provide funds for consultant services.  This $150,000 coupled with $150,000 for consultant services within OPEGA's budget will be required to fully conduct the comprehensive analysis.  OPEGA also estimates that this study will require assigning 3 OPEGA staff full-time for the duration of the project.  Utilizing OPEGA's entire consulting budget for this study as well as staff resources may significantly impact the ability of the Government Oversight Committee to perform other reviews during this same time period.