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Fiscal Note - SB 0151 - Sets clothing allowances for foster children
SB 151 - Fiscal Note

COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH

OVERSIGHT DIVISION

FISCAL NOTE

L.R. NO.: 0070-01

BILL NO.: SB 151

SUBJECT: Clothing Allowances for Foster Children

TYPE: Original

DATE: December 18, 1998

FISCAL SUMMARY

ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON STATE FUNDS

FUND AFFECTED FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002
General Revenue ($961,455) ($1,188,834) ($1,224,499)
Total Estimated

Net Effect on All

State Funds

 ($961,455) ($1,188,834) ($1,224,499)



ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON FEDERAL FUNDS

FUND AFFECTED FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002
Federal ($495,295) ($612,430) ($630,803)
Total Estimated

Net Effect on All

Federal Funds

 ($495,295) ($612,430) ($630,803)



ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON LOCAL FUNDS

FUND AFFECTED FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002
Local Government $0 $0 $0

Numbers within parentheses: ( ) indicate costs or losses

This fiscal note contains 3 pages.

FISCAL ANALYSIS

ASSUMPTION

The Department of Social Services - Division of Family Services (DFS) estimates this proposal will require an addition foster care appropriation of $1,748,800 paid from state and federal funds. Based on FY 98 children in DFS custody, this proposal will increase costs by the following amounts:

Current Proposed Cost

Age Number Allowance Allowance Difference

0-5 years 4,424 $ 150 $ 200 $ 221,200

6-12 years 5,745 $ 200 $ 300 $ 574,500

13 plus 6,354 $250 $ 400 $ 953,100

Totals 16,523 $1,748,800

DFS assumes no increases in population in their custody. The costs would be split 66% GR and 34% federal funds.

FISCAL IMPACT - State Government FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002
(10 Mo.)
GENERAL REVENUE FUND
Costs-Department of Social Services-Division of
Family Services (DFS)
Increased Clothing Allowances ($961,455) ($1,188,834) ($1,224,499)

ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON

GENERAL REVENUE FUND ($961,455) ($1,188,834) ($1,224,499)
FEDERAL FUNDS
Costs-Department of Social Services-Division of
Family Services (DFS)
Increased Clothing Allowances ($495,295) ($612,430) ($630,803)

ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON

FEDERAL FUNDS ($495,295) ($612,430) ($630,803)
FISCAL IMPACT - Local Government FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002
(10 Mo.)
0 0 0
FISCAL IMPACT - Small Business

No direct fiscal impact to small businesses would be expected as a result of this proposal.

DESCRIPTION

This proposal will increase the annual clothing allowance for children in the Division of Family Services' custody. Minimum clothing allowance would change to: $200 for 0 to 5 year olds, $300 for 6 to 12 year olds, and $400 for children 13 and older.

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



Jeanne Jarrett, CPA

Director

December 18,1998