FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: March 25, 2017
Time Requested: 10:07 AM
Agency: Health and Human Resources, WV Department of
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
3337 Originating Bill SB686
CBD Subject:


FUND(S):

0525 - CONSOLIDATED MEDICAL SERVICES FUND, 5156 - HOSPITAL SERVICES REVENUE ACCOUNT

Sources of Revenue:

General Fund,Special Fund

Legislation creates:

Neither Program nor Fund



Fiscal Note Summary


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


The purpose of the bill is to exempt facilities providing direct care that are managed, directed, controlled, and governed by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources from the otherwise required oversight and review by the Purchasing Division of the Department of Administration and to require the Legislative Auditor to audit purchasing made by such facilities and report the findings to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance. These healthcare facilities provide 24 hour a day, 7 day a week, 365 day a year healthcare services to thousands of individuals annually. Administrative lead time at the State and Department levels are a factor that must always be considered as the purchases of these facilities have the potential to (1) directly impact patient care, (2) have a wide range of unexpected needs, (3) have a large costs associated and (4) require a high level of technical expertise. Exempting these facilities from the provisions of West Virginia State Code ยง5A-3 will allow the facilities to react more quickly and better serve individual patients allowing for better health outcomes. The Department anticipates the impact of this bill would be reduced time in awarding and purchasing needed supplies and equipment for the operation of the state-owned facilities, thus allowing for more efficient patient care.



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2017
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2018
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):






Memorandum






    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Bill J. Crouch
    Email Address: dhhrbudgetoffice@wv.gov