FISCAL NOTE
Date Requested: February 11, 2020
Time Requested: 01:30 PM |
| Agency: |
Administration, WV Department of |
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| CBD Number: |
Version: |
Bill Number: |
Resolution Number: |
| 1300 |
Introduced |
HB4805 |
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| CBD Subject: |
Professions and Occupations |
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FUND(S):
General Revenue, Special Revenue
Sources of Revenue:
Other Fund General Fund, Special Fund
Legislation creates:
Decreases Existing Revenue, Increases Existing Expenses, Creates New Program
Fiscal Note Summary
Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
The Division of Personnel (DOP) is unable to measure the cost associated with this bill for the following reasons:
1. DOP's response is limited to employees in positions covered by the DOP merit system, as such we cannot speak to other, non-DOP covered agencies.
2. DOP does not track the individual credentialing of state employees. We do review minimum qualifications at hiring to ensure candidates are eligible for the position for which they applied, and we do provide discretionary increases for the attainment of job related credentials beyond those required to obtain the position if an agency requests it. However, educational and credentialing information is not systematically maintained for individual employees. Because of this, we cannot identify with any accuracy how many current employees have job-related certifications nor which of those certifications require continuing education and recertification.
3. Because of the wide variety of certification options that would be encompassed by this bill as well as the wide variety of professional associations that develop and maintain them (who are located all across the nation), there is no way to accurately estimate training nor travel costs.
Fiscal Note Detail
| Effect of Proposal |
Fiscal Year |
2020
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
2021
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation) |
| 1. Estmated Total Cost |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Personal Services |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Current Expenses |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Repairs and Alterations |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Assets |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Other |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 2. Estimated Total Revenues |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):
The Division of Personnel (DOP) is unable to measure the cost associated with this bill for the following reasons:
1. DOP's response is limited to employees in positions covered by the DOP merit system, as such we cannot speak to other, non-DOP covered agencies.
2. DOP does not track the individual credentialing of state employees. We do review minimum qualifications at hiring to ensure candidates are eligible for the position for which they applied, and we do provide discretionary increases for the attainment of job related credentials beyond those required to obtain the position if an agency requests it. However, educational and credentialing information is not systematically maintained for individual employees. Because of this, we cannot identify with any accuracy how many current employees have job-related certifications nor which of those certifications require continuing education and recertification.
3. Because of the wide variety of certification options that would be encompassed by this bill as well as the wide variety of professional associations that develop and maintain them (who are located all across the nation), there is no way to accurately estimate training nor travel costs.
Memorandum
The DOP recommends the following:
6C-4-4(b) Reads "In accordance with rules promulgated under this section, a state agency shall provide opportunities for training and education for its employees. The training or education must be related to the duties of the employee." First, DOP recommends clarifying to identify whether the focus is on all employees or only those in positions that meet the criteria outlined in 6C-4-4(c)(1). Second, the bill does not mention nor require safeguards be put in place as it relates to government agencies developing fair processes for ensuring similarly situated employees have equal knowledge of and access to this benefit. Finally, as it reads currently, the bill does not seem to provide any limit to these educational expenditures. Will agencies be legally obligated to pay for all eligible individuals’ training or will there be caps and/or guidance on how agencies should proceed when their budget may not permit reimbursement for all similarly situated eligible individuals.
6C-4-4(c)(2)(D) Reads "Recognize that broadening the scope of the employee's areas of expertise is beneficial to the state". DOP recommends clarifying to identify acceptable forms of recognition (e.g., monetary or ceremonial recognition).
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Bobbie Seyedmonir
Email Address: bobbie.r.seyedmonir@wv.gov