FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: January 23, 2023
Time Requested: 04:09 PM
Agency: Corrections & Rehabilitation, Division of
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
3001 Introduced SB425
CBD Subject: Governor -- Bills Requested By


FUND(S):

General Fund and Special Fund

Sources of Revenue:

Other Fund General and Special

Legislation creates:

Increases Existing Expenses



Fiscal Note Summary


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


If we give a cost of living stipend of $10,000 to the Correctional Officer positions within the facilities that have a 40% or greater vacancy rate, it would have the following impact to the 940 filled and vacant positions currently with a total increase to current budget of $9,400,000. Current vacant and filled FTE for Correctional Officer positions General Fund: 563 Increase to General Revenue budget for $10,000 @563 FTE: $5,630,000 Current filled and vacant FTE for Correctional Officer positons Special Fund: 377 Increase to Special Revenue budget for $10,000 @377 FTE: $3,770,000



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2023
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2024
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation)
1. Estmated Total Cost 0 5,630,000 5,630,000
Personal Services 0 0 0
Current Expenses 0 0 0
Repairs and Alterations 0 0 0
Assets 0 0 0
Other 0 5,630,000 5,630,000
2. Estimated Total Revenues 0 0 0


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


One time stipend for cost of living increase for FY24 included in other and not in salary per SB425. No benefits or retirement increase included. The above amounts are only the impact on the General Revenue budget. In addition, the summary shows the impact on both General and Special Revenue budget.



Memorandum


If we give a cost of living stipend of $10,000 to the Correctional Officer positions within the facilities that have a 40% or greater vacancy rate, it would have the following impact to the 940 filled and vacant positions currently with a total increase to current budget of $9,400,000. Current vacant and filled FTE for Correctional Officer positions General Fund: 563 Increase to General Revenue budget for $10,000 @563 FTE: $5,630,000 Current filled and vacant FTE for Correctional Officer positons Special Fund: 377 Increase to Special Revenue budget for $10,000 @377 FTE: $3,770,000 (The addition to the expense for the stipend would create an increase to the per diem as calculated by the State Budget office)



    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Rhonda K. McFee
    Email Address: rhonda.k.mcfee@wv.gov