FISCAL NOTE
Date Requested: January 16, 2026
Time Requested: 03:18 PM |
| Agency: |
Human Services, WV Department of |
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| CBD Number: |
Version: |
Bill Number: |
Resolution Number: |
| 2013 |
Introduced |
SB436 |
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| CBD Subject: |
Human Services |
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FUND(S):
0493 - BSS Child Protective Services; 8722 - Cons Federal Funds Div Human Services Gen Admn FD, 8816- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), 8757-Federal Block Grant Social Services Fund
Sources of Revenue:
General Fund Federal
Legislation creates:
Creates New Program
Fiscal Note Summary
Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
The purpose of this bill is to require the Department of Human Services to develop and implement a prevention plan.
The Department anticipates a fiscal impact of $2,799,341 ($1,987,532 state/$811,809 federal) the first year and $2,745,741 ($1,946,639 state/$795,106 federal) each subsequent year should this legislation pass.
Fiscal Note Detail
| Effect of Proposal |
Fiscal Year |
2026
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
2027
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation) |
| 1. Estmated Total Cost |
0 |
2,799,341 |
2,741,745 |
| Personal Services |
0 |
2,715,225 |
2,715,225 |
| Current Expenses |
0 |
84,116 |
26,520 |
| 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):
This bill will create a significant fiscal impact on the Department's Bureau for Social Services due to the statutory requirement to develop and operate a statewide prevention network, including direct service linkage, tracking/reporting infrastructure, and outcomes reporting.
To meet the bill requirements, the Bureau estimates the need to establish a dedicated Prevention Unit, with estimated annual personnel cost of:
$2,715,225 (market rate + fringe)
Staff required: Senior Program Manager *1 = $111,074 ($82,277 market rate + $28,797 fringe at 35%); Program manager *3*$101,415 ($75,122 market rate + 26,293 fringe at 35%) = $304,245; Prevention Specialists *28 *$78,174 ($57,907 market rate + $20,267 fringe at 35%) = $2,188,872 Office Associates *2 x $55,517 ($41,124 market rate + $14,393 fringe at 35%) = $111,034 Total = $2,715,225 (market rate+fringe at 35%). Equipment necessary for additional staff 34 x$2,474 = $84,116 ($1,010 power laptop*34=$34,340; Extended Warranty $181*34=$6,154; Docking Station $158*34=$5,372; Monitors $144*2*34=$9,792; Cell Phones $57*34=$1,938; Cell Phone Plan Yearly 34*$780 = $26,520). Salary+Fringe+Equipment Total = $2,799,341 ($1,987,532 state/$811,809 federal). Ongoing yearly amount is $2,741,745 ($1,946,639 state/$795,106 federal).
The bill would require business rule changes on the prevention services screen as it does not appear to match the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) definitions and includes foster parents and kinship parents as eligible to receive prevention services.
The Department anticipates cost related to updates to PATH system, which are currently covered in the contract. The estimate does not include additional contractual service costs that may be required to expand the statewide prevention array and ensure network adequacy.
Memorandum
This bill is same/similar to HB4393; HB4614; SB521
The reporting may be a challenge. Even if data is pulled from the EDS, identifying these as prevention services could be an issue if they do not follow the federal definition of prevention.
Generally, the bill aligns with other changes the Department has been looking to request for the system.
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Alex J Mayer, Cabinet Secretary
Email Address: OSAfiscalnotes@wv.gov