SB 0967 - Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note - SB 0967 - Expands Term & Extends Size of Foster & Grp. Home Task Force

L.R. NO.  3575-01
BILL NO.  SB 967
SUBJECT:  Missouri Foster & Home Placement Task Force
TYPE:     Original
DATE:     March 15, 1996



                              FISCAL SUMMARY
                    ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON STATE FUNDS


FUND AFFECTED              FY 1997             FY 1998           FY 1999

None

Total Estimated
Net Effect on All
State Funds                     $0                  $0                $0

                   ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON FEDERAL FUNDS


FUND AFFECTED              FY 1997             FY 1998           FY 1999

None

Total Estimated
Net Effect on All
Federal Funds                   $0                  $0                $0

                    ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON LOCAL FUNDS


FUND AFFECTED              FY 1997             FY 1998           FY 1999

Local Government                $0                  $0                $0



                              FISCAL ANALYSIS

ASSUMPTION

Based on a conversation with the Department of Social Services (DOS),
Division of Family Services (DFS), a zero fiscal impact was assumed since the
proposal was silent on who would be responsible for reimbursing task force
members.  According to DFS, an average meeting costs approximately $750.
This would cover expenses for the private members of the task force as well
as costs for any luncheons provided for all members.  The other governmental
agencies would reimburse its' employees, but since all of the meetings have
been held in Jefferson City, the costs would have been minimal.  Oversight
assumes that the other governmental agencies involved in the task force would
absorb any costs with existing resources.

FISCAL IMPACT - State Government   FY 1997   FY 1998   FY 1999
                                  (10 Mo.)

                                        $0        $0        $0

FISCAL IMPACT  - Local Government  FY 1997   FY 1998   FY 1999
                                  (10 Mo.)

                                        $0        $0        $0

DESCRIPTION

The proposal would increase the number of foster parents on the Missouri
Foster & Group Home Placement Task Force from two to four.  The expiration
date of the task force would be extended until January 1, 1998.

This legislation is not federally mandated, would not duplicate any other
program and would not require additional capital improvements or rental
space.

SOURCES OF INFORMATION

Department of Social Services