FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: January 28, 2016
Time Requested: 03:48 PM
Agency: Workforce WV
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
2175 Introduced
CBD Subject: Unemployment Compensation


FUND(S):

Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund

Sources of Revenue:

Other Fund Unemployment Compensation

Legislation creates:

Neither Program nor Fund



Fiscal Note Summary


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


Workforce WV estimates that approximately 16 claims would be filed on an annual basis if the Domestic Violence legislation is passed. The above estimate of Domestic Violence Claims incurred was determined through the National Employment Law Project which reflected that most states Domestic Violence Claims were 0.02% compared to their Total Initial Claims. Using our state statistical information, we determined that we could expect approximately 16 Domestic Violence Claims in a given year. These claims would impact our State Benefit Trust Fund in the amount of $70,092 per fiscal year based on current duration of benefit weeks and average weekly benefit amount.



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2016
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2017
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation)
1. Estmated Total Cost 0 89,996 0
Personal Services 0 14,558 0
Current Expenses 0 5,346 0
Repairs and Alterations 0 0 0
Assets 0 0 0
Other 0 70,092 0
2. Estimated Total Revenues 0 0 0


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


The implementation cost was estimated based on current support salary rates and non-personal service costs. During the first year, we project that we would use $14,558 in salary costs and $5,346 in non-personal service cost for a total of $19,904. These costs would involve implementation, policy changes, and training for staff involved. The on-going cost to process the claims would total $1,463; $1,070 salary cost and $393 non-personal service cost. Please note that the administrative costs will be covered by federal funds since this involves UI activities. As stated in the summary, the benefit cost of $70,092 will be covered by our State Benefit Trust Fund.



Memorandum






    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Michelle Painter
    Email Address: michelle.painter@wv.gov