FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: February 17, 2022
Time Requested: 03:01 PM
Agency: Veterans Assistance, WV Department of
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
2635 Introduced HB4606
CBD Subject: Governor -- Bills Requested By


FUND(S):

General Revenue

Sources of Revenue:

General Fund

Legislation creates:

Creates New Expense, Creates New Program



Fiscal Note Summary


Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.


Summarize in a clear and concise manner what impact this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government. Upon full implementation of this bill, WV Department of Veterans Assistance expects to incur personnel costs for Social Workers to implement the program, as well as administrative support for program oversight and to assist with processing reimbursements. The Suicide Prevention program is in is formative stage; assessment of program needs is evolving.



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2022
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2023
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation)
1. Estmated Total Cost 0 255,239 255,239
Personal Services 0 175,239 175,239
Current Expenses 0 80,000 80,000
Repairs and Alterations 0 0 0
Assets 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0
2. Estimated Total Revenues 0 255,239 255,239


Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):


Please explain increases and decreases in personal services, current expenses, repairs and alterations, assets, other costs and revenues, including assumptions and data sources and delineation between start-up and ongoing costs. Please also include a long-range schedule of costs and revenues if fiscal impact is expected to vary in future years. There are no anticipated increases to revenue for the State. However, increased costs for a new program are expected. Personal Services costs are estimated at $175,239, which include salaries and benefits for two social workers as well as an administrative services assistant. Current Expenses are estimated at $80,000, which include: travel costs for outreach to our Veterans; advertising & media outreach; computer equipment for new staff; and general office expenses. The numbers listed above are estimates but are consistent with average costs and benefits currently being paid.



Memorandum


Please identify any areas of vagueness, technical defects, reasons a bill would not have a fiscal impact, and/or any special issues not captured elsewhere on this form.



    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Heather L Brunton
    Email Address: heather.l.brunton@wv.gov