123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1396		LR 2249(02)
	Resolve, To Provide for an Independent Evaluation of the Procedures and Programs of the Department of Human Services for Promoting Permanency and Safety for Children
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "     "
	Committee: Health and Human Services
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The bill specifies that an independent evaluation of recent reforms in programs and services for children in the Department of Health and Human Services' care be completed within existing resources.  The department believes it has recently completed such an external evaluation.  If the already completed evaluation does not meet the bill's requirements, the department estimates an additional independent evaluation would have a one-time cost of approximately $200,000.  The impact of the unfunded new requirement on existing programs and services cannot be determined.