130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1812 LR 2133(01)
An Act To Strengthen the Child Welfare Services Ombudsman Program by Providing for Increased Staffing
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Diamond of Cumberland
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 Projections  FY 2023-24 Projections  FY 2024-25
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Ombudsman Program within the Executive Department of $250,000 in fiscal year 2021-22 and $250,000 in fiscal year 2022-23 for 2 associate ombudsman positions and one administrative assistant position for the child welfare services ombudsman program.

Since this bill is currently not an emergency, a more current estimate would remove the appropriation in fiscal year 2021-22.