FISCAL NOTE
Date Requested: February 02, 2026
Time Requested: 04:00 PM |
| Agency: |
Auditor, State of WV |
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| CBD Number: |
Version: |
Bill Number: |
Resolution Number: |
| 2682 |
Introduced |
HB5044 |
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| CBD Subject: |
Counties |
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FUND(S):
State Funds and Local Government Funds
Sources of Revenue:
Other Fund State Funds - All Types and Local Government Funds
Legislation creates:
Fiscal Note Summary
Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
The purpose of proposed House Bill 5044 is to change the grant process for counties.
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 |
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):
We have examined the provisions of the proposed legislation (House Bill 5044) and we have reached the conclusion that the explicit requirements of the Bill will not result in any currently quantifiable direct financial impacts to State agencies. Our initial assessment leads us to believe any needed changes in the grant application processes of State agencies can likely be accomplished using existing resources in the normal course of established job duties. However, we do not have the necessary information to assess any potential costs which might be incurred by the respective counties to make changes in their grant processes. Also, at this juncture, we do not have the necessary information to assess what, if any, financial resources might be made available to otherwise effectuate the Rural County Stabilization Program.
Memorandum
We have no additional comments regarding this proposed legislation.
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Michael E. Sizemore, CPA
Email Address: Mike.Sizemore@wvsao.gov