Legislature(2005 - 2006)
03/03/2005 02:47 PM House FIN
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HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE
March 3, 2005
2:47 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Co-Chair Chenault called the House Finance Committee meeting
to order at 2:47:11 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT
Representative Mike Chenault, Co-Chair
Representative Kevin Meyer, Co-Chair
Representative Bill Stoltze, Vice-Chair
Representative Richard Foster
Representative Mike Hawker
Representative Jim Holm
Representative Mike Kelly
Representative Carl Moses
Representative Bruce Weyhrauch
MEMBERS ABSENT
Representative Eric Croft
Representative Reggie Joule
ALSO PRESENT
Eric Swanson, Director, Division of Administrative Services,
Department of Administration; Jo Ellen Hanrahan, Acting
Director, Division of Administrative Services, Department of
Commerce, Community & Economic Development; Karen Rehfeld,
Deputy Commissioner, Department of Education and Early
Development; Eddy Jeans, Director, Education Support
Services, Department of Education and Early Development; Tom
Lawson, Director, Administrative Services, Department of
Community and Economic Development; Geron Bruce, Deputy
Director, Division of Commercial Fisheries; Dan Spencer,
Director, Division of Administrative Services, Department of
Public Safety; Joan Brown, Office of Management and Budget;
Janet Clarke, Assistant Commissioner, Division of Finance
and Management Services, Department of Health and Social
Services; Bill Hogan, Director, Division of Mental Health
and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Health and
Social Services; Robert Buttcane, Coordinator, Faith-based
and Community Initiatives, Department of Health and Social
Services; Marc Antrim, Commissioner, Department of
Corrections, Sharleen Griffin, Acting Director, Division of
Administrative Services, Department of Corrections.
PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE
None
SUMMARY
HB 134 "An Act making supplemental, capital, and other
appropriations, and reappropriations; amending
appropriations; making appropriations to
capitalize funds; making an appropriation under
art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of
Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve
fund; and providing for an effective date."
HOUSE BILL NO. 134
"An Act making supplemental, capital, and other
appropriations, and reappropriations; amending
appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize
funds; making an appropriation under art. IX, sec.
17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the
constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for
an effective date."
HB 134 was heard and HELD in Committee for further
consideration.
2:47:34 PM
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
Section 1(a) Finance
First National Bank of Alaska credit card rebates
$76.1 SDPR
ERIC SWANSON, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES,
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION discussed the request. These
funds are received from the bank based on state credit card
purchases. Growth of the credit card program, combined with
more favorable rebate terms has resulted in rebates in
excess of budgeted authority. Allowing receipt and
expenditure of these funds will allow the department to meet
the vacancy factor in this component where health insurance
and retirement cost increases were not funded.
In response to a question by Representative Chenault, Mr.
Swanson clarified that the request was not fully funded in
the FY05 budget.
Section 1(b) Motor Vehicles
Digital drivers license supplies
$125.0 receipt supported services
Mr. Swanson observed Funding is needed to cover the
additional costs of deploying the digital drivers license
system and increased demand for the new licenses. Consumable
costs are higher due to volume of first-year purchases and
underestimating cost of consumables. They need to purchase
materials to carry them through the beginning of the next
year as well.
2:50:08 PM
Representative Hawker questioned if the fees cover the
costs. Mr. Swanson observed that the division collects more
than it is authorized to spend.
Items 1(c) and 1(d) were previously heard.
2:50:40 PM
1(e) Administration Risk Management
$1,350.0. general funds
Mr. Swanson observed that the costs related to property
damage. Two major claims occurred against the State's self-
insurance deductible for catastrophic losses: Fairbanks
Correctional Center $1,000.0 (total cost is just over $1
million) and MV Fairweather hull damage $350.0 thousand. The
damage to the Fairbanks Correctional Center occurred as a
result of an attempted jailbreak. The fast-ferry MV
Fairweather sustained $350 thousand in hull damage.
Representative Holms referred to the Fairbanks Correctional
Center damage. He noted that two cells, which cost $75
thousand each when constructed, were damaged in addition to
a small fence. He questioned the costs associated with the
attempted jailbreak.
2:52:47 PM
1(f) Administration Satellite Infrastructure
($300.0)
Mr. Swanson observed that the department has realized
decreased rental costs for satellite equipment. Section 1(f)
represents a reduction of $300 thousand. The original
estimated reduction was $500 thousand.
2:55:08 PM
7(c) Fund Capitalization Information Services Fund
$6,243.4
Mr. Swanson explained that the request would be appropriated
to the Information Technology Fund. The Fund has been
depleted over the past several years, due to cost savings
that were not realized. The state of Alaska has taken back
the network and is attempting to rebuild it. The funding
would allow charge back rates to stay within the budgeted
amounts. State of Alaska Telecommunications System (SATS)
and 2-Way Radio removed from statewide rate allocation and
funded separately with general funds.
2:56:20 PM
Representative Chenault questioned how much longer and how
much more money would need to be spent for disentanglement.
Mr. Swanson observed that there is a $3.6 million dollar
request for SATS in the FY06 budget. It is a big issue. The
Administration is attempting to determine a sufficient
charge back structure.
2:57:12 PM
2 Commerce Qualified Trade Association
$158 GF
JO ELLEN HANRAHAN, ACTING DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, COMMUNITY &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT explained that the request represents
the difference between the estimated amount and the actual
amount paid through the Alaska Travel Industry Association.
She suggested the item be moved to the ratifications
section.
3:00:49 PM
4(a) Education ACPE $265.0
Unanticipated increase in mainframe charges from Dept.
of Administration's Enterprise Technology Services.
KAREN REHFELD, DEPUTY COMMISISONER, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT discussed the department's requests.
She observed that Item 4(a) is attributed to loan servicing.
Increased loan volume resulted in an increase for mainframe
costs. The amount is more than they can absorb in their
budget.
3:02:09 PM
4(b) Education Foundation Program
Reduce the FY 05 entitlement for public school funding
due to a decrease in projected enrollment; an increase
in the amount of federal impact aid that reduces the
amount of state aid; and the actual cost of the
supplemental funding floor.
Ms. Rehfeld observed that no additional money is being
requested. The appropriation would remain in the current
year appropriation for the Public School Funding Program.
EDDY JEANS, DIRECTOR, EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES, DEPARTMENT
OF EDUCATION AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT, clarified that the
intent would be for future appropriations to remain in the
Fund.
3:03:07 PM
4(c) Education Library Operations Costs
$30.0
Ms. Rehfeld observed that the request is in relationship to
a librarian job class study. Fourteen positions were
recommended for a one-range increase effective January 15,
2005. She clarified that the reclassification study had been
requested by the department, but was not budgeted for since
they did not know when the study would be concluded.
3:04:30 PM
7(a) Fund Capitalization Debt Retirement Fund
Increased capitalization of the Debt Retirement Fund to
supplant a shortfall in cigarette tax revenue into the
School Fund - the estimate for cigarette tax revenue is
reduced by $800.0 from $30.2 million to $29.4 million.
This fully funds the School Construction Debt
Reimbursement program in FY 05.
Ms. Rehfeld noted that Section 7(a) and 16(a) are related.
Section 7(a) allows an additional $800.0 thousand for debt
retirement. [The funds are a combination of general funds,
federal funds, and other funds: $551.1, $3.5, 245.4 (DEED
CIP)].
3:04:46 PM
16(a) State Debt School Debt Reimbursement
Fund.
The School Fund is reduced from $30.2 million to $29.4
million and the Debt Retirement Fund is increased from
$51,670,084 to $52,470,084.
Ms. Rehfeld noted that Section 16(a) is a fund source
change. She explained that cigarette taxes support the
School Construction Debt Reimbursement Fund. Cigarette tax
revenue was short $800.0 thousand. The shortfall is being
covered by the additional funds in Item 7(a).
3:05:23 PM
5 Fish & Game Commercial Fisheries
Language in sec. 1, ch. 158, SLA 2004, page 14 for the
Southeast Region Fisheries Management component should
have been for the entire Commercial Fisheries
appropriation.
TOM LAWSON, DIRECTOR, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT observed that the request
fixes an error in the FY05 operating budget and allows for
the roll forward of FY05 year end funds for test fish
receipts of all regions (instead of just the SE region). The
language has been in the budget since FY03. Without the
language the department would have to increase the resource
harvest.
In response to a question by Representative Weyhrauch, Mr.
Lawson noted that current language only allows the Southeast
region to roll forward. The intent was for all the regions
to roll forward.
GERON BRUCE, DEPUTY DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF COMMERCIAL
FISHERIES did not think that the test fisheries were related
to the buy back fisheries.
3:10:19 PM
Representative Croft observed that a criticism of the test
fisheries is that they are being used as a source of
revenue. Mr. Lawson explained that lapsing money at the end
of FY04 is approximately $600.0. The department is
authorized in FY05 to expend approximately $2.5 million in
test fish receipts. The department does not intend to
harvest more. The $600 thousand is budgeted within the $2.5
million test fisheries.
Representative Croft questioned how he could determine if
the program is truly being used as a test fishery or as a
source of revenue. Mr. Lawson observed that $1.2 million is
actual revenue generation. Representative Croft concluded
that half of the income is related to the testing function.
Mr. Bruce clarified that test fish projects are a mix of
projects that do and don't pay for themselves. He felt that
a major effort is being made to make sure that the industry
supports itself.
3:12:47 PM
6 Fund Capitalization Fish and Game Fund
Fish and Game Fund interest can't be spent by the
Department of Public Safety or the Department of Law
per Legislative Audit, December 2004. A language
change is necessary to specifically appropriate the
interest earnings.
DAN SPENCER, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES,
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY explained that section 6 would
appropriate $108 thousand in interest earned by certain
deposits into the Fish and Game Fund. Since FY98 the
legislature has appropriated fines and penalties related to
enforcement of fish and wildlife statutes, Title 16, to the
Fish and Game Fund. The money is then appropriated from the
Fund to the Department of Public Safety and Department of
Law: 88 percent to DPS and 12 percent DLAW. The Division of
Legislative Budget and Audit has correctly pointed out that
the interest is not explicitly addressed in the
appropriation.
3:13:53 PM
14(a) Public Safety Capital
Additional National Marine Fisheries Service funding
for the existing FY 05 capital projects: Marine
Fisheries Patrol Improvements. This increases the
amount from $1,080.3 to $1,250.0.
Mr. Spencer explained that section 14(a) is an amendment to
a capital project for federal funds, relating to joint
agreements with the National Marine Fisheries Service
(NMFS). The NMFS contracts with the state for their
employees to go out on state boats. The state also does some
dock inspections for NMFS. The appropriation would allow
additional contract work with NMFS.
3:14:44 PM
14(b) Public Safety Capital $225.0
New Crime Scene Examination Enhancement projects.
Mr. Spencer observed that the request is for additional
federal receipts from a congressional appropriation made at
the end of the past calendar year. The request would cover
training for state and local law enforcement personnel and
provide for new technology to improve crime scene processing
time.
3:15:14 PM
7(b) Fund Capitalization Debt Retirement Fund
This section appropriates any lapsing balances as of
June 30, 2005 of federal unrestricted receipts to the
Debt Retirement Fund. (The amount is unknown at this
time.)
JOAN BROWN, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET explained that
section 7(b) is a catch all, which appropriates any lapsing
balances of federal unrestricted receipts.
Representative Croft clarified that it is standard
procedure.
3:16:13 PM
8(a) Health & Social Services
Behavioral Health: Behavioral Health Grants
Substance abuse prevention initiative so Alaska's kids
are safe and healthy - Leadership Initiatives to Keep
Children Alcohol-Free, Reach Out Now, Building Healthy
Futures, Statewide Multimedia Campaign; FY06 lapse
date.
JANET CLARKE, ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, DIVISION OF FINANCE
AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL
SERVICES noted that section 8(a) is a FY05 windfall item
proposed by the Governor.
8(b) Health & Soc Srvcs Behavioral Health:
Behavioral Health Administration
Substance abuse prevention initiative so Alaska's kids
are safe and healthy - Alaska Local Options Campaign
Project Coordinator; FY06 lapse date.
8(c) Health & Soc Srvcs Behavioral Health: Community
Action Prevention and Intervention Grants
Substance abuse prevention initiative so Alaska's kids
are safe and healthy - Alaska Local Options Campaign;
FY06 lapse date.
Ms. Clark observed that sections 8(b) and (c) are part of
the same project. The request is for $4.5 million in general
funds to develop a comprehensive substance abuse prevention
program focusing on children and adolescents. She explained
that the proposal was developed by the Division of
Behavioral Health to get ahead of the substance abuse
problem in Alaska. The division has identified 3 or 4
programs that the federal government has helped produce in
other states, which they would like to replicate in Alaska.
These programs are outcome based.
3:17:51 PM
BILL HOGAN, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL
SERVICES discussed sections 8(a) - (c). He observed that
these sections contain the Administration's substance abuse
prevention package. He observed that Alaska has a
significant substance abuse problem. Alaska has the highest
illicit drug usage of any state in the nation: 12 percent of
the population has used an illicit drug in the last month
(ages 12 and older). He discussed programs, which would
address underage drinking, provide mentoring for 11 and 12
year olds, and focus on preschool age children through
family interventions. The package would also include a
statewide media campaign and work with villages on local
option issues. He emphasized prevention. The programs are
based on national models. He maintained that there is
evidence to show that these programs work. He observed that
every dollar spent on prevention could save up to $10 in
later treatment or counseling costs.
Representative Holms questioned if they would work with the
Wellness Courts. Mr. Hogan affirmed that Wellness Courts are
a critical part of an overall effort.
3:22:05 PM
Representative Hawker asked for an explanation of the
additional FY06 funds that have been bifurcated.
Ms. Clark explained that the Department recommended that
$1.5 million from their FY06 TANF funds be used for
additional support for prevention programs. The general fund
portion is in the supplemental; federal receipts are in the
FY 06 budget. The effort for this part of the budget is $6
million dollars.
Representative Hawker asked if money is currently being
placed in alcohol prevention programs.
Ms. Clark responded that $800 in state general funds and $1
million in federal funds are currently being spent on
alcohol prevention programs. Representative Hawker
questioned how much is being invested from the increase in
the alcohol tax.
Ms. Clark clarified that increased funds from the alcohol
tax are going into integrated behavior health treatment
grants, which go to a myriad of providers throughout the
state. The Department is just beginning to receive outcome
data.
Mr. Hogan noted that preliminary data shows a 60 percent
increase in productive activity for individuals entering the
behavior health system. There has been an increase in
volunteering and a return to the workforce. There has been a
70 percent reduction in physical health problems entering
the system. There has also been a 70 percent reduction in
those reporting that they don't have basic support such as
enough money to live or shelter. This indicates that some of
these individuals have been able to return to their lives.
There has been a 21 percent reduction in homelessness. The
data is based on 4,000 individuals.
3:28:05 PM
Representative Hawker asked how much is being spent on
gathering data. Mr. Hogan noted that a federal grant allowed
the development of a web-based management system. Even the
smallest providers in villages are able to add data to the
system. Only federal money has been spent.
Representative Hawker questioned how the alcohol funds were
being spent.
Mr. Hogan reassured him that alcohol dollars are being spent
on substance abuse programs. Representative Hawker noted
that there have been positive results, but questioned how
new general fund spending can be justified. He asked the
balance in the Alcohol Fund.
Ms. Clark did not have the data present, but noted that the
Administration has requested $17.2 million in alcohol funds
primarily for alcohol treatment programs.
3:30:22 PM
In response to a question by Representative Kelly, Ms. Clark
noted that overviews on the proposed programs were provided
to the Department of Health and Social Services
subcommittee.
Representative Hawker noted that testimony indicated that
evaluations were not being done on regional grants and that
some were perceived as entitlements. He expressed the need
for performance measures.
3:33:06 PM
Mr. Hogan stated that he would like to move toward
performance contracting with the clear expectation that the
state is purchasing outcomes. The current system is
archaistic. There are 230 grants to providers, which is down
from 330. There is a tremendous amount of work for the
system to change. He cautioned against a collapse occurring
if people cannot produce expected results.
3:34:31 PM
Representative Holms observed that there had been no
discussion on recidivism. He stressed the need to have
something quantifiable.
Mr. Hogan noted that preliminary data shows that there has
been a positive change in 60 percent of the individuals.
There has been a less dramatic change in 40 percent. He
stated that he was willing to up date the committee.
Representative Holms noted that it is important to look at
performance measures before more money is added to
prevention programs that may not be justifiable. He stressed
that quantifiable data would be helpful.
Mr. Hogan stressed that prevention, early intervention,
treatment and support in recovery is a continuum system of
care.
3:38:24 PM
Representative Joule questioned if there is a partnership in
working with communities that are successful.
Mr. Hogan stated that it is the intent to build on what is
already working in the communities. He stressed that
interventions need to occur with the individual, family and
community. Solutions should come from within the community.
He stressed the need for community input to solve problems.
3:39:50 PM
Representative Holms asked how they know who are the most
effective providers and how they are measured.
Mr. Hogan observed that providers are measured by their
ability to provide positive outcomes. He acknowledged that
the attitude of entitlement needs to change.
3:41:06 PM
8(d) Health & Soc Srvcs Juvenile Justice:
Probation Services Court-ordered special needs
services for children in juvenile facilities. Last
session the Legislature asked that these costs be
brought forward as supplementals.
Ms. Clark discussed section 8(d), which is a request of
$194,100,000 in general funds for actual court ordered costs
and the estimated amount needed to carry them through the
rest of the fiscal year.
3:42:32 PM
8(e) Health & Soc Srvcs Public Assistance:
Adult Public Assistance Savings due to caseload
reduction and programmatic changes, particularly last
year's changes to interim assistance.
Ms. Clark observed that section 8(e) relate to reductions in
caseload in the Adult Public Assistance program. The
department provides a cash supplement to those on SSI (Adult
Public Assistance Program), which allows seniors and
disabled to remain independent in their own homes. The
program has been growing at approximately 5 percent a year.
The department started a program in FY04 to looked at ways
to contain costs. The department has been successful in
lowering interim assistance clients. They are doing reviews
of those that are applying upfront. The reductions were
realized by moving the medical review to the beginning of
the interim assistance application process. The review had
occurred at the end of the system through a determination by
vocational rehabilitation. There has been a reduction in
caseload to approximately 2.4 - 2.9 percent. There is a $2
million reduction in general funds.
3:44:27 PM
8(e) Health & Soc Srvcs Public Assistance:
General Relief Assistance Projected FY 05 lapse.
Approximately 80% of funds are used to pay for funeral
and burial expenses of indigent deceased persons; the
remainder is used to assist low-income individuals and
families who are facing eviction.
Ms. Clark noted that 80 percent of the program provides
burials for indigent deceased.
3:45:58 PM
8(f) Health & Soc Srvcs Departmental Support
Services:
BASIC Grants Provides vital social
service program support to entities directly serving
needy Alaskans across the state. Funding will be used
on collaborative, community-based activities addressing
basic needs such as food, shelter and health care.
With FY06 lapse date.
Ms. Clark explained that section 8(f) is a windfall program
with an extended lapse date. She noted that it is a request
of $1 million for a new grant program: Building Alaska
Through Successful Initiatives in Communities. The program
will address basic needs such as food and shelter. It would
be a statewide program. She observed that there has been an
increased need in food banks around the state.
ROBERT BUTTCANE, COORDINATOR, FAITH-BASED AND COMMUNITY
INITIATIVES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
discussed the request. He gave examples of activities that
would occur under the program. Money would be made available
to support the combined resources of community groups and
coalitions to fill in the basic gaps in health, food,
shelter and other areas.
3:49:29 PM
Representative Hawker referred to human services matching
grants. He questioned why a new program is needed when there
is an existing program.
Ms. Clark noted that the Human Services Matching Grant
Program only applies to communities over 50,000 and services
three communities: Anchorage, Fairbanks and MatSu. No other
communities are eligible.
Representative Hawker observed that the Administration
lobbied two years ago to eliminate the human services
matching grant program and questioned the change in
philosophy.
3:50:50 PM
Ms. Clark acknowledged that the program was zeroed out in
the Governor's original submission. The program was added
back in the amended budget after the Governor heard from
communities that it is an important component of service
delivery. There was a change of direction, as the Governor
was convinced that the program provides a good service to
the larger communities and that the new program would serve
smaller communities.
Representative Hawker asked if this was an essential state
service. Ms. Clarke responded that it is a state service to
provide the opportunity to look to where there are problems
in communities and to provide solutions.
3:53:06 PM
8(g) Health & Soc Srvcs Boards and Commissions:
Governor's Advisory Council on Faith-Based and
Community Initiatives FY 05 costs for Office
established by Administrative Order 221.
Ms. Clarke observed that section 8(g) is a request for
$122.1 thousand in general funds to cover the costs of the
faith-based initiatives within the Department of Health and
Social Services. The Council will jointly serve and
facilitate communication and collaboration between faith-
based and community organizations. Four departments added
money to start the Council: Department of Health and Social
Services, Military and Veterans Affairs, Department of
Corrections and Department of Labor and Workforce
Development. The Department of Health and Social Services
will use part of their high performing TANF funds in FY05.
The other departments would be reimbursed by the request.
Mr. Buttcane noted that the Administration supports the
faith-based and community imitative because of the payoff it
brings to the State. The request would allow a single point
of contact to organize and disseminate information. It
would create a coordinating force to provide technical
assistance in grant writing, establish non-profit status,
and provide board training to help support service
organization. The request would provide a trained and
informed government staff regarding what is okay with faith-
based community activities.
Mr. Buttcane observed that the intent is to do business
differently. He maintained that if faith-based organizations
were not helped to increase capacity, then there would
continue to be small-dedicated servants, without an increase
in productivity. The increased organizational capacity, in
partnership with the government, would serve to meet needs
that are falling through the cracks. He mentioned connected
autonomy, which is key to maximizing resources of each
individual group. It would teach faith-based groups and
government entities to communicate. He maintained that with
coordination they would be better able to bring
opportunities to the table. He requested money to support
an effort to work with local groups. The payoff provides
grant money to various groups. The initiatives will help
capitalize and reduce demands to leverage the existing
resources. He encouraged the Legislature to support the
Governor in the initiative. He observed that is a growing
momentum available and asserted that the State should
compete for these federal funds.
4:02:28 PM
Representative Stoltze asked if the Lieutenant Governor was
involved in the Council. Mr. Buttcane replied that he was.
Representative Hawker asked the on going anticipated
operating expense for the Council. Mr. Buttcane replied
that $420 thousand is requested in the FY06 budget. The FY05
supplemental request would return funds to the departments.
Representative Hawker observed that the request is a "huge"
leverage of public funds and noted that it is pure general
funds with no matching. He questioned if general fund
programs are the best use of the funds.
4:05:04 PM
8(h) Health & Soc Srvcs Public Health:
Vital Statistics
Full funding for lease costs for Juneau office.
Ms. Clarke noted that the request would be used for the
Bureau to spend receipt-supported services that they earned.
There is a request in the budget for $300,000 dollars.
4:06:03 PM
19(a) Health and Social Services Medical Assistance
$13,390,029.73
Ms. Clarke noted that the request is a ratification. She
explained that there was a gap in the fair share receipts
amount estimated and the actual amount generated. There is
no ratification needed for FY04.
Representative Hawker commented that the balance in the
Alcohol Fund carried over from the prior year is $3.7
million dollars.
4:07:28 PM
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
3 (A) Institutional Facilities $350.0
MARC ANTRIM, COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, spoke
to section 3(a). He noted that the department took a 7%
reduction in FY05 of $509 thousand from supplies. The
department is asking for a $350 thousand supplemental to
replace the reduction. The department will absorb the
balance. The reduction was based on savings in commodity
purchases anticipation from deploying e-commerce technology.
Deployment has been delayed and the savings has not been
realized.
3(B) Institutional Facilities Fuel cost increases.75.0
Commissioner Antrim noted that the funds would be spread
throughout the department. The total cost was in excess of
$100 thousand. The department will absorb the balance
19(c) Parole Board
SHARLEEN GRIFFIN, ACTING DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, spoke to
the request. She observed that it is a ratification of
$62,129.00 for the Parole Board. The request is a result of
a recommendation by the Legislative Budget and Audit
Committee to the out-of-state contractual amount. The Parole
Board was not funded to handle hearings in Arizona.
4:10:31 PM
Representative Chenault noted that the bill would be held
for further consideration.
HB 134 was HELD in Committee.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:11 P.M.
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