OFFICE OF FISCAL ANALYSIS

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sHB-7077

AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2009, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFOR.

OFA Fiscal Note

State Impact: See Explanation Below

Municipal Impact: See Explanation Below

Explanation

FY 08

       

Fund

Gross

Less: Est.

Net

       
 

Appropriations

Lapse &

Appropriations

       
   

Other

 

General Fund

$16,588,131,820

-114,980,000

$16,473,151,820

Transportation

1,134,908,226

-11,000,000

$1,123,908,226

Mash. Pequot & Mohegan

101,050,000

0

$101,050,000

Soldiers, Sailors & Marines'

3,237,970

0

$3,237,970

Regional Market Operation

1,038,060

0

$1,038,060

Banking

19,669,086

0

$19,669,086

Insurance

23,316,792

0

$23,316,792

Cons. Couns. & Public Util. Cntrl.

23,344,746

0

$23,344,746

Workers' Compensation

23,852,379

0

$23,852,379

Criminal Injuries Comp.

2,925,000

0

$2,925,000

Grand Total

$17,921,474,079

-125,980,000

$17,795,494,079

FY 09

       

Fund

Gross

Less: Est.

Net

       
 

Appropriations

Lapse &

Appropriations

       
   

Other

 

General Fund

$17,403,471,882

-116,980,000

$17,286,491,882

Transportation

1,170,320,899

-11,000,000

$1,159,320,899

Mash. Pequot & Mohegan

101,050,000

0

$101,050,000

Soldiers, Sailors & Marines'

3,296,553

0

$3,296,553

Regional Market Operation

1,013,140

0

$1,013,140

Banking

18,961,133

0

$18,961,133

Insurance

23,989,607

0

$23,989,607

Cons. Couns. & Public Util. Cntrl.

24,242,276

0

$24,242,276

Workers' Compensation

24,155,496

0

$24,155,496

Criminal Injuries Comp.

2,025,000

0

$2,025,000

Grand Total

$18,772,525,986

-127,980,000

18,644,545,986

Grants to Towns

Grants to towns would increase by $282. 2 million to $2,839. 7 million in FY 08 from estimated expenditures of $2,557. 5 million in FY 07 and by $62. 9 million to $2,902. 6 million in FY 09 from the appropriated level in FY 08. These figures include the use of FY 05 surplus and FY 06 surplus in FY 07 and the use of anticipated FY 07 surplus in FY 08 and FY 09.

Spending Cap

The Appropriations Committee's budget, on an all funds basis, is over the spending cap in FY 08 by $852. 9 million and under the cap in FY 09 by $57. 2 million assuming that the FY 08 appropriated amount represents the base for FY 09, and the $90 million appropriated for the Teacher's Retirement account from surplus for FY 08 is also part of the FY 09 base.

FY 08 and FY 09 Budget Growth Rates

(based on OFA Adjustments)

                   

The OFA calculation of the growth rate of the budget for all appropriated funds in FY 08 and FY 09 is 10. 4% and 3. 0%.

                   
 

FY 07

FY 08

Amount

Percent

 

FY 08

FY 09

Amount

Percent

 

OFA Est.

Comm.

of

Change

 

Comm.

Comm.

of

Change

 

Expenditure (1)

Budget

Change

(Adjusted)

 

Budget

Budget

Change

(Adjusted)

                   

General Fund

                 

Base

14,812. 3

16,473. 2

1,660. 9

11. 2%

 

16,473. 2

17,286. 5

813. 3

4. 9%

Adjustments (2)

518. 8

485. 7

     

485. 7

184. 5

   

Subtotal

15,331. 1

16,958. 8

1,627. 8

10. 6%

 

16,958. 8

17,471. 0

512. 2

3. 0%

                   

Transportation Fund

                 

Base

1,043. 1

1,123. 9

80. 8

7. 7%

 

1,123. 9

1,159. 3

35. 4

3. 2%

Adjustment(3)

13. 9

3. 5

     

3. 5

10. 0

   

Subtotal

1,057. 0

1,127. 4

70. 4

6. 7%

 

1,127. 4

1,169. 3

41. 9

3. 7%

                   

Other Appropriated Funds (5)

                 

Base

174. 6

198. 5

23. 89

13. 7%

 

198. 5

198. 7

0. 28

0. 1%

Adjustments (4)

4. 8

-

     

-

-

   

Subtotal

179. 4

198. 5

19. 09

10. 6%

 

198. 5

198. 7

0. 28

0. 1%

                   

Total - All Appropriated Funds

16,567. 4

18,284. 7

1,717. 3

10. 4%

 

18,284. 7

18,839. 1

554. 4

3. 0%

(1) General Fund and Transportation Fund estimates are as of February 2, 2007 . These estimates reflect deficiencies and lost lapses, yet exclude expenditures from carry-forwards.

(2) General Fund Adjustments

FY 07

FY 08

FY 09

Use of FY05 Surplus Utilized in FY 07

233. 31

   

Use of FY 06 Surplus

188. 84

65. 3

20. 2

Use of FY 06 Carryforwards Reducing FY 07 Requirements

91. 0

   

Use of FY 07 Anticipated Surplus for Deficiency Appropriations

5. 6

   

Use of FY 07 Anticipated Surplus per HB 7077

 

291. 45

164. 32

Use of FY 07 Carryforwards Reducing FY 08 Requirements

 

7. 40

 

Use of FY 07 Carryforwards Reducing FY 08 Requirements:

     

Debt Service Sec. 77

 

36. 00

 

State Employee Health Sec. 79

 

20. 00

 

Medicaid Sec. 65

 

33. 20

 

RSA ERIP Accruals

 

22. 00

 

RSA Non-ERIP Accruals

 

10. 33

 

518. 8

485. 7

184. 5

       

     

3) Transportation Fund Adjustments

FY 07

FY 08

FY 09

Use of FY 05 Surplus Utilized in FY 07

13. 9

   

Use of FY 07 Carryforwards Reducing FY 08 Requirements:

     

RSA ERIP Accruals

 

2. 56

 

RSA Non-ERIP Accruals

 

0. 92

 

Use of FY 07 Anticipated Transportation Fund Surplus

 

(10. 00)

10. 00

 

13. 9

3. 48

10. 00

       

     

(4) Other Funds Adjustments

FY 07

FY 08

FY 09

Use of FY05 Surplus Utilized in FY 07

4. 8

   
 

4. 8

-

-

(5) Includes the following: Banking; Insurance; DPUC/Consumer Counsel; Workers' Compensation; Regional Market; Soldiers', Sailors', and Marines'; Criminal Injuries Compensation; and Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan Fund

Sec.

Agency

Description

Fiscal Impact

21

Various

This section makes $455. 7 million in appropriations from the FY 07 anticipated surplus

Of the $455. 7 million appropriated, $291. 4 million is to be used in FY 08 and $164. 3 million is to be used in FY 09

22

Various

Any FY 08 or FY 09 General Fund appropriation may be transferred by the Governor, with FAC approval, to maximize federal funds

 

23(a)

Various

OPM shall holdback PS funds for FY 08 and FY 09 by $14 M each year, however this provision does not apply to the constituent units of higher education

 

23(b)

Various

OPM shall holdback OE funds for FY 08 and FY 09 by $11 M each year, however this provision does not apply to the constituent units of higher education

 

24

Various

The Governor may, with FAC approval, modify an allotment for FY 08 or FY 09 to achieve collective bargaining savings required under this act or any other public or special act

 

25(a)

Various

Permits any FY 08 or FY 09 GF or TF appropriations for PS to be transferred from agencies to the RSA upon recommendation of the Governor and approval of the FAC

 

25(b)

Various

Permits any FY 08 or FY 09 GF or TF appropriations to the RSA to be transferred to agencies to the RSA upon recommendation of the Governor and approval of the FAC, for salary increases, other employee benefits, accrual payments, or other personal services adjustments authorized by this act of another public or special act

 

26(a)

OPM

The unexpended balance of funds previously carried forward for collective bargaining agreements is carried forward into FY 08 and FY 09

 

26(b)

OPM

Carries forward the unexpended balance of FY 08 GF and TF funds appropriated by this act for collective bargaining agreements into FY 09

 

27

Various

Establishes the authorized position count of an agency as the one contained in the OFA budget book, except upon the recommendation of the Governor and the approval of the FAC. This provision does not apply to the constituent units of higher education

 

28

Various

Permits OPM to transfer FY 08 and FY 09 GF RSA funds to various other appropriated funds for employee accrual costs related to the Early Retirement Incentive Program

 

29

OPM

Carries forward the unexpended balance of OE funds for the health care and pension consulting contract into FY 08

Estimated amount carried forward is $100,000

30

OPM

Carries forward up to $750,000 of OE funds to prevent potential base closures into FY 08

Estimated amount carried forward is $750,000

31

OPM

Carries forward up to $396,000 of OE funds for a contract to audit the construction of I-84 into FY 08

Estimated amount carried forward is $396,000

32

OPM

Carries forward up to $565,000 of the OE funds appropriated for Energy Issues into FY 08

Estimated amount to be carried forward is $565,000

33

OPM

Carries forward the unexpended balance of funds for licensing and permitting fees into FY 08

Estimated amount to be carried forward is $200,000

34

OPM

Carries forward up to $4. 0 million of Justice Assistance grants into FY 08

Estimated amount carried forward is $1. 5 million

35

OWC

Carries forward up to $350,000 of CETC Workforce funds into FY 08

Estimated amount carried forward is $350,000

36

DAS

Limits the total number of positions which may be filled by DAS from the General Services Revolving Fund to 124

 

37

DOIT

Limits the total number of positions which may be filled by DOIT from the Technical Services Revolving Fund to 219 in FY 08 and 226 in FY 09

Results in no fiscal impact

38

DOIT

Carries forward up to $413,738 of PS funds into FY 08 and transfers it to OE for expenses related to the portal upgrade and disaster recovery and risk management

Estimated amount carried forward is $413,738

39

DOIT

Permits the Governor, with FAC approval, to modify allotments in order to reallocate funding to reflect the implementation of a revised rate structure for services provided by DOIT

Results in no fiscal impact

40

DPS

Carries forward up to $535,000 in PS funds into FY 08 and transfers it to OE for helicopter maintenance

Estimated amount carried forward is $535,000

41

DMV

The balance of the Emissions Safety Account within the Emissions Inspection Fund, is transferred to the Emissions Inspection Account within the Emissions Inspection Fund

Balance estimated for transfer is $1,000,000

42

DMV

The unexpended balance of funds previously carried forward from the RSA for DMV for the Commercial Vehicle Information System and Networks Project is carried forward to FY 08 and FY 09

The estimated amount carried forward is less than $250,000

43(a)

DMV

The unexpended balance of funds previously carried for DMV for upgrading the DMV registration and driver license data processing systems is carried forward to FY 08 and FY 09

 

43(b)

DMV

Up to $7 million of funds previously carried forward for DMV for motor vehicle's reflective license plates is carried forward to upgrade the registration and driver license data processing system FY 08 and FY 09

The estimated balance carried forward is $7 million

43(c )

Treas.

Up to $8. 5 million of the Debt Service funds previously carried forward and transferred to the DMV for Reflective License Plates is carried forward to upgrade the license data processing systems for FY 08 and FY 09

The estimated balance carried forward is $8. 5 million

44

DMV

Delays vision screening for operators renewing their licenses through the biennium

 

45(a)(b)

Military

Carries forward the unexpended balance of funds previously carried forward for Veterans' Service Bonuses into FY 08

Of the $860,700 being carried forward into FY 07, $821,400 currently remains. Of that the department anticipates spending an additional $275,000 before the year end, leaving a balance of the original funds in the amount of $546,400 to be carried forward to FY 08. Additionally, the $500,000 received in FY 07 will remain unspent to be carried forward to FY 08. The total to be carried forward is FY 08 is estimated at $1,046,400.

46

Banking

Carries forward up to $100,000 of OE funds for information technology upgrades into FY 08

Estimated amount carried forward is $100,000

47(a)

Insurance

Carries forward up to $225,000 of the PS funds into FY 08 and transfers it to Equipment for the purchase of a new phone system

Estimated amount carried forward is $225,000

47(b)

Insurance

Carries forward up to $125,000 of PS funds into FY 08 and transfers it to OE for information technology upgrades

Estimated amount carried forward is $125,000

48

DOL

$28 million of the amount credited to the state's account in the Unemployment Trust Fund is deemed to be appropriated to the DOL. For FY 08, up to $15 million may be used to support the administrative infrastructure of the agency and to improve agency information technology systems, provided no more than $3 million of this amount may be used for information technology systems. For FY 09, up to $13 million may be used to support the administrative infrastructure of the agency

$28 million of the Unemployment Trust Fund is deemed to be appropriated to DOL. Up to $15 million will be used in FY 08 to support the cost of operating the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program and other employment security programs. Not more than $3 million of the FY 08 amount will also be used to upgrade computers. Up to $13 million will be used in FY 09 for the continued support of the UI and other employment security programs.

49

CHRO

Up to $155,000 of the OE funds is carried forward into FY 08 and is available for moving expenditures

Estimated amount carried forward is $155,000

50

WCC

Up to $400,000 of the funds previously carried forward for Rehabilitative Services is carried forward and transferred to OE for information technology consultant services and software upgrades

Estimated amount carried forward is $400,000

51

DEP

For FY 08 and FY 09 the Comptroller shall deposit $12. 5 million into the Emergency Spill Response account from the petroleum gross receipts tax

Funds used for emergency spill response program include approximately 70 staff, associated other expenses and short term costs associated with potable water

52

DEP

For FY 09 the Comptroller shall transfer $1. 1 million from the Environmental Quality Fund to the Environmental Conservation Fund

Decreases funds available for EQ fund and increases funds available for EC

53

DEP

The unexpended balance of funds appropriated and carried forward for Lobster Restoration is carried forward to FY 08

Estimated amount to be carried forward is $1,000,000

54

DECD

Up to $500,000 for the funds for the CT Research Institute to establish a research institute to collect and analyze economic development and workforce data is carried forward to FY 08 to develop a state-wide economic development strategic plan

Estimated amount carried forward is $500,000

55

DECD

Up to $375,000 for Fuel Cell Economic Plan to assist the CT Center for Advanced Technology in establishing a hydrogen fuel cell coalition and industry cluster is carried forward to FY 08

Estimated amount carried forward is $375,000

56

DECD

Up to $450,000 appropriated for CCAT to assist in drafting a Fuel Cell Economic Plan is carried forward to FY 08

Estimated amount carried forward is $450,000

57(a)

DPH

The unexpended balance of funds appropriated from the Tobacco and Health Trust Fund for a comprehensive cancer plan is carried forward to FY 08 and FY 09

Will carry forward an estimated $5. 2 million transferred from the Tobacco and Health Trust Fund in FY 07 for a comprehensive cancer plan.

57(b)

DPH

The unexpended balance of funds appropriated from the Tobacco and Health Trust Fund for cervical and breast cancer is carried forward to FY 08 and FY 09

Will carry forward an estimated $1. 0 million transferred from Tobacco and Health Trust Fund in FY 07 for the breast and cervical cancer early detection and treatment program

58(a)

DPH

The unexpended balance of funds for Breast and Cervical Cancer Detection and Treatment is carried forward to FY 08 and FY 09

Will carry forward an estimated $1. 5 million from funds appropriated from the General Fund in FY 07 for the breast and cervical cancer early detection and treatment program

58(b)

DPH

The unexpended balance of funds for Breast and Cervical Cancer Detection and Treatment is carried forward to FY 08 and FY 09

No funds anticipated to remain unexpended

58(c )

DPH

The unexpended balance of funds for Breast and Cervical Cancer Detection and Treatment is carried forward to FY 08 and FY 09

No funds anticipated to remain unexpended

59

DPH

For FY 08 and FY 09 up to $200,000 from the Stem Cell Research Fund may be used by the Commissioner of DPH for administrative expenses for FY 08 and FY 09

Will reduce amount available for grants from the Stem Cell Research Fund in each of FY 08 and FY 09 by $200,000 (or to $9. 8 million).

60(a)(b)

DPH

For FY 08 and FY 09, $1. 95 million and $1. 45 million respectively, is transferred from the Tobacco and Health Trust Fund in both years of the biennium as follows: $500,000 for an Easy Breathing program; $150,000 to Norwalk Hospital and $150,000 to Bridgeport Hospital for an adult asthma program; and $500,000 for a Women's Healthy Heart competitive municipal grant program. In FY 08 only, $500,000 is provided for a physical fitness and nutrition program.

Reduces projected $20. 8 million balance (as of 6/30/07) in the Tobacco and Trust Health Fund by $1. 95 million in FY 08 and $1. 45 million in FY 09. The municipal grant program results in a minimal revenue gain to municipalities.

61

DOT

The unexpended balance of funds previously transferred and carried forward is continued into FY 08 to support the implementation of the increased motorist assistance services recommended by the TSB

Estimated to be less than $150,000

62

DOT

The unexpended balance of Transportation Strategy Board Funds previously carried forward is continued into FY 08 and FY 09 for the programs and purposes of the TSB

Estimated amount being carried forward is less than $1 million

63

DOT

$650,000 in OE expenses shall not lapse and be available as follows: $575,000 shall be available in FY 08, of which $500,000 will be utilized to continue the contract to implement the department's construction software module and $75,000 of which may be used for conference materials. The remaining $75,000 is available in FY 09 for conference materials

Estimated amount carried forward is $650,000

64

DSS

The unexpended balance of Hospital Hardship funds is carried forward to FY 08

 

65

DSS

$33. 2 million previously appropriated and carried forward for Medicaid is continued to FY 08

 

66

DSS

Carries forward $5,906,052 in Medicaid funds into FY 08 and is distributed as follows to cover leap year costs:

 
       
   

Department of Mental Retardation

 
   

Pilot Program for Client Services

$6,686

   

Cooperative Placements Program

17,740

   

New Placements

4,028

   

Family Placements

5,481

   

Emergency Placements

10,825

   

Community Residential Services

848,976

       
   

Dept of Mental Health & Addiction Svcs

 
   

General Assistance Managed Care

186,134

       
   

Department of Social Services

 
   

Medicaid

3,876,000

   

Old Age Assistance

99,340

   

Aid to the Blind

1,751

   

Aid to the Disabled

175,644

       
   

Dept of Children and Families

 
   

Family Support Services

4,989

   

Board and Care for Children - Adoption

175,735

   

Board and Care for Children - Foster

203,732

   

Board and Care for Children - Residential

288,991

   

 
   

Total All Agencies:

$5,906,052

       

67

DMHAS/ DSS

All funds appropriated to DSS for DMHAS- Disproportionate Care shall be expended by DSS as prescribed by OPM. DSS shall makes disproportionate share payments to hospitals in DMHAS for operating expenses and for related fringe benefit expenses. All other funds received by the hospitals in DMHAS shall be deposited in the Grants - Other than Federal Accounts. All disproportionate share payments not expended in Grants- Other Than Federal Accounts shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year.

 

68(a)

DSS

For FY 08 and FY 09, DSS, may establish a receivable for the anticipated reimbursement for the procurement of a Medicaid management information system

 

68(b)

DSS

For FY 08 and FY 09, DSS may establish a receivable for the anticipated reimbursement for the development of a data warehouse project

 

69

UCHC

Up to $500,0000 appropriated to the UCHC in FY 08 may be transferred by OPM to the Disproportionate Share- Medical Emergency Assistance account in DSS to maximize federal reimbursement

 

70

Veterans

Any FY 08 appropriation to the Department of Veteran' Affairs may be transferred by OPM to the Disproportionate Share - Medical Emergency Assistance account in DSS to maximize federal reimbursement

 

71

DMR/ SDE

For FY 08 and FY 09, $1 million of the federal funds received by the Department of Education from Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), is transferred to DMR for Birth-to-Three program in order to carry out Part B responsibilities consistent with the IDEA

 

72(a)

SDE

Carries forward the unexpended balance of funds for the Early Childhood Cabinet into FY 08 and FY 09

Carry forward amount estimated at $200,000

72(b)

SDE

The unexpended balance of funds for the Development of Mastery Exams is carried forward into FY 08 and FY 09

Amount of carry forward is unknown

73

BESB

The unexpended balance of funds for Special Training for the Deaf and Blind, is carried forward to FY 08

Estimated amount carried forward is $40,000

74

DHE

The amount of funds available to DHE from the Student Protection Account is $228,000 in FY 08 and $233,000 in FY 09

 

75

Treas

Up to $36 million of the Debt Service Funds is carried forward to FY 08

Estimated amount carried forward is $36 million

76

TRB

Carries forward $200,000 of the funds appropriated for Retirees Health Services Costs for FY 08

Estimated amount carried forward is $200,000

77

OSC

Carries forward $20 million appropriated for State Employees Health Services Costs to FY 08

Estimated amount carried forward is $20 million

78

OSC

Delays implementation of GAAP until the conclusion of the biennium

79

OSC

Directs the Comptroller to pay James Calvin Tillman $500,000 as full and final settlement for his wrongful imprisonment. These funds are exempt from state income taxation

 

80

Division of Special Revenue

Carries forward up to $350,000 for a gambling study into FY 08

Estimated amount carried forward is $350,000

81

Comm. on Culture and Tourism

Carries forward up to $600,000 of funds previously carried forward for office consolidation and moving expenses into FY 08

Estimated amount carried forward is $600,000

82

DPS

Requires that if at any time during FY 08, the number of sworn personnel is fewer than 1,220 the department must begin trooper training class

 

83

Various

Requires each state agency that has a new or expanded program, as designated by the Office of Fiscal Analysis, must submit a progress report and each human services or early childhood education provider, as designated by the Chairs of the Appropriations Committee, shall continue to submit reports

 

84

Misc Approp of the Comp.

Directs $3,333,333 of the funds provided in the Mashantucket Pequot Mohegan grant to the member towns of the Southeastern Council of Governments and the distressed municipalities that are members of the Northeastern Connecticut Council of Governments and the Windham Area Council of Governments.

These funds are in addition to the $1. 6 million distributed to these towns pursuant to Section 41 of PA 05-3 (JSS)

85

OLM

Carries forward $256,473 for Other Expenses, $400,000 for Equipment, $50,000 for Flag Restoration, and $946,173 for Minor Capital Improvement

 

86

OCHA

Carries forward up to $400,000 into FY 09 to allow agency to conduct a hospital beds needs analysis for central Connecticut

 

87(a)

DECD/ Dept of Ag/ ECSU

Directs $4 million of the funds provided for Biofuels from the FY 07 anticipated surplus to be used for production grants and $1 million to be transferred to the Department of Agriculture for grants to farmers to promote bio-fuels crops; and $100,000 appropriated to DECD shall be transferred to Eastern Connecticut State University for the Institute for Sustainable Energy

 

87(b)

DECD/ OLM

The chairs and ranking members of the committees of cognizance shall study reorganization of the department

Results in no fiscal impact to Legislative Management to conduct the study

88

DMR

Carries forward $200,000 in the Pilot Program for Autism Services into FY 08

Estimated amount carried forward is $200,000

89

DOT

$20 million from the FY 07 Transportation Fund surplus and put it in a separate non-lapsing account in the General Fund for expenditure in FY 08 and FY 09

 

90(a)(b)

DMHAS

Up to $500,000 available in FY 08 under the Pre-Trial Alcohol and Substance Abuse account is made available to the Regional Action Councils