127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 274 LR 1107(01)
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Health and Human Services To Address the Growing Deficit in Room and Board Allowances Paid to Agencies Providing Residential Services to Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Farnsworth of Portland
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 Projections  FY 2017-18 Projections  FY 2018-19
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $38,719 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $38,719 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Health and Human Services will require a one-time General Fund appropriation of $38,719 in fiscal year 2015-16 to fund an Auditor III project position for 6 months to gather information required to identify the cost to the General Fund to ensure full funding of room and board costs incurred by agencies providing residential support to individuals with intellectual disabilities or autistic disorder served under MaineCare.