OFFICE OF FISCAL ANALYSIS

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sSB-445

AN ACT REQUIRING AN ANALYSIS OF ISSUES RELATED TO ELECTRONIC TOLLS IN CONNECTICUT.

OFA Fiscal Note

State Impact:

Agency Affected

Fund-Effect

FY 10 $

Department of Transportation

TF - Cost

Greater than $500,000

Note: TF=Transportation Fund

Municipal Impact: None

Explanation

The cost to the Department of Transportation (DOT) in FY 10 to hire a consultant to analyze and produce a report on the reestablishment of tolls on Connecticut roads is estimated to be greater than $500,000.

The requirement that the analysis and report be produced within available appropriations will likely result in one of four outcomes: (1) DOT will proceed with the analysis and report, and will require a deficiency appropriation during FY 10; (2) DOT will delay the implementation of the analysis and report pending the approval of additional appropriations to meet this mandate in future fiscal years; (3) DOT will shift administrative resources from other department priorities, thereby impacting existing departmental programs; or (4) DOT will not perform the analysis and publish the report.

The Out Years

There is no out year fiscal impact because the cost of the consultants is a one-time expenditure.