Bill > H0333

This bill appropriates a total of $79,797,900 to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2024, covering the period from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. * **Indirect Support Services:** $53,174,100 is appropriated from the Cooperative Welfare (General) Fund, Cooperative Welfare (Dedicated) Fund, and Cooperative Welfare (Federal) Fund for indirect support services. * **Licensing and Certification:** $8,539,900 is appropriated from the Cooperative Welfare (General) Fund, Cooperative Welfare (Dedicated) Fund, and Cooperative Welfare (Federal) Fund for licensing and certification activities. * **Independent Councils:** * **Developmental Disabilities Council:** $993,500 is appropriated from the Cooperative Welfare (General) Fund, Cooperative Welfare (Dedicated) Fund, and Cooperative Welfare (Federal) Fund. * **Domestic Violence Council:** $17,090,400 is appropriated from the Cooperative Welfare (General) Fund, Domestic Violence Project Fund, Cooperative Welfare (Dedicated) Fund, Cooperative Welfare (Federal) Fund, and ARPA State Fiscal Recovery Fund. * **Full-Time Equivalent Positions:** The bill authorizes specific full-time equivalent positions for various divisions within the Department of Health and Welfare, including Indirect Support Services (262.60), Licensing and Certification (71.90), Developmental Disabilities Council (6.00), and Domestic Violence Council (6.00). * **Restrictions on Transfers:** Funds appropriated for trustee and benefit payments, as well as personnel costs for specific divisions (Indirect Support Services, Licensing and Certification, and Independent Councils), cannot be transferred to other expense classes during fiscal year 2024. * **Program Integrity:** Funding for budgeted programs will only be used to the extent of the appropriated funds and available resources. * **Reporting Requirements:** The Department of Health and Welfare is required to submit monthly reports on Medicaid expenditures and forecasts, as well as biannual reports on facility licensing and certifications, and a report on the criminal history unit's obligations.