CONFERENCE SUMMARY DOCUMENT

CONTENTS

Agriculture                   HB 5796, Article 1.................. Page 1

Community Colleges  SB 1082................................. Page 5

Community Health      SB 1083................................. Page 7

Corrections                 SB 1084................................. Page 13

Education                    SB 1085................................. Page 17

Environmental Quality SB 1086................................. Page 20

General Government

                                    Attorney General.................... HB 5796, Article 7................. Page 24

                                    Civil Rights............................. HB 5796, Article 7................. Page 26

                                    Civil Service........................... HB 5796, Article 7................. Page 27

                                    Executive............................... HB 5796, Article 7................. Page 28

                                    Information Technology......... HB 5796, Article 7................. Page 29

                                    Legislature............................. HB 5796, Article 7................. Page 31

                                    Auditor General...................... HB 5796, Article 7................. Page 32

                                    Management and Budget....... HB 5796, Article 7................. Page 34

                                    State....................................... HB 5796, Article 7................. Page 37

                                    Treasury................................. HB 5796, Article 7................. Page 39

Higher Education        SB 1088................................. Page 44

History, Arts, and Libraries........................................ HB 5796, Article 9................. Page 49

Human Services         HB 5796, Article 10................ Page 51

Judiciary                      HB 5796, Article 11................ Page 56

Labor and Economic Growth..................................... HB 5796, Article 12............... Page 58

Michigan Strategic Fund............................................ HB 5796, Article 13............... Page 60

Military and Veterans Affairs...................................... HB 5796, Article 14............... Page 61

Natural Resources      SB 1094................................. Page 63

School Aid                   SB1095.................................. Page 66

State Police                 HB 5796, Article 17................ Page 72

Transportation             HB 5796, Article 18................ Page 75

Supplemental Appropriations..................................... HB 5796, Article 19............... Page 80


AGRICULTURE

Analyst:  William E. Hamilton

FY 2005-06 YTD

FY 2006-07

FY 2006-07

FY 2006-07

Difference:  Conference from YTD

7/12/2006*

Executive

House

Senate**

Conference

Amount

IDG/IDT

10,368,200

10,382,700

10,382,700

10,382,700

10,382,700

14,500

Federal

33,680,700

22,757,000

22,757,000

23,700,000

23,700,000

(9,980,700)

Local

0

0

0

0

0

0

Private

138,700

183,800

183,800

183,800

183,800

45,100

Restricted

47,977,100

48,399,000

48,549,000

48,449,000

48,449,000

471,900

GF/GP

28,887,700

30,062,500

32,821,500

30,438,300

30,913,300

2,025,600

Gross

121,052,400

111,785,000

114,694,000

113,153,800

113,628,800

(7,423,600)


FTEs

697.0

696.0

706.0

696.0

696.0

(1.0)

* Reflects adjustments to current year made in Senate Bill 242.   ** For purposes of this analysis, Senate means Senate Bill 1080.

 

Major Budget Issues

The Executive budget proposal included no new programs or revenue sources.  The most significant changes from current year were $2.5 million (gross) to fund economic increases, and recognition of $10.0 million decrease in federal funding for emerald ash borer program.  House and Senate concurred with the Executive except as follows:  House appropriated $2.9 million (gross) more than the Executive, $2.7 million GF/GP.  Senate appropriated $1.4 million (gross) more than the Executive, $375,800 GF/GP.   Conference Report appropriates $1.8 million (gross) more than the Executive, $850,800 GF/GP.  GF/GP funding increases (from Executive) provided for the fruit and vegetable inspection in PPPM, $300,000; food safety and quality assurance, $475,000; and local conservation districts, $75,800.  Conference Report also recognizes $943,000 in additional federal grant revenue identified by the department subsequent to the original budget presentation, and $50,000 from Agriculture Equine Industry Development Fund (AEIDF)) for an Equine survey.

Summary of House/Senate/Conference Changes from Executive

House Changes

Senate Changes

Conference Changes

Equine Survey

$50,000

AEIDF

$50,000

AEIDF

$50,000

AEIDF

Food Safety

1,000,000

GF/GP

475,000

GF/GP

Food Safety

150,000

Federal

150,000

Federal

Animal Health

250,000

GF/GP

Bovine TB

100,000

GF/GP

PPPM (Fruit and Veg)

300,000

GF/GP

300,000

GF/GP

300,000

GF/GP

Groundwater/Freshwater Protection

250,000

Federal

250,000

Federal

Local Conservation Districts

159,000

GF/GP

75,800

GF/GP

75,800

GF/GP

Agriculture Development

500,000

GF/GP

Export Market Development

450,000

GF/GP

Laboratory Services

543,000

Federal

543,000

Federal

Diesel Fuel Inspection

100

GF/GP

Office of Racing Commissioner

100,000

AEIDF

Total Changes from Executive

$2,909,100

$1,368,800

$1,843,800

Gross Appropriation

$114,694,100

$113,153,800

$113,628,800

Major Budget Changes from FY 2005-06 Appropriations

FY 2005-06

YTD

House Change

From YTD

1.     Statistical Reporting Service (Executive)

Reduces GF/GP support from current-year baseline by $35,000, includes $15,400 GF/GP economic increases.  Conference concurs with House/Senate and adds $50,000 from AEIDF for Equine survey.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

$345,600

0

$345,600

($30,400)

50,000

($19,600)

2.     Food Safety and Quality Assurance (Food and Dairy)

Executive budget proposal reduced funding from licensing and inspection fees by $500,000 to more closely align with actual revenue expectations; replaces with $500,000 GF/GP.  Provides additional $465,200 GF/GP to fund economic increases.  House proposed $1.0 million added GF/GP and 10 FTE positions; unrolled Consumer and Industry food safety education fund line.  Conference adds $475,000 GF/GP over the Executive recommendation in accordance with the GF/GP target agreement, and unrolls Consumer and industry food safety education as a fund source, but not a separate line item.

FTEs

Gross

Federal

Restricted

GF/GP

107.0

$11,455,300

378,500

3,258,600

$7,818,200

0.0

$476,800

9,600

(523,000)

$990,200

3.     Animal Heath and Welfare (Animal Industry)

Recognizes $57,600 additional federal Department of Agriculture revenue for emerging diseases and emergency management programs.  Eliminates Pseudorabies and swine brucellosis fund as fund source ($15,600 reduction from current year).  House added $250,000 GF/GP.  Conference concurs with Senate rejects $250,000 House GF/GP increase.

FTEs

Gross

Federal

Restricted

GF/GP

22.5

$2,316,100

386,200

174,000

$1,755,900

0.0

$112,300

83,200

(23,200)

$52,300

4.     Bovine Tuberculosis (Animal Industry)

Reduces federal revenue in budget to more closely align with anticipated grant revenue.  Economic increases of $103,200 funded from GF/GP ($46,700) and state-restricted AEIDF ($43,300) revenue.  House added $100,000 GF/GP.  Conference concurs with Senate rejects $250,000 House GF/GP increase.

FTEs

Gross

Federal

Restricted

GF/GP

26.5

$5,707,800

933,600

2,297,600

$2,476,600

0.0

($130,400)

(220,400)

43,300

$46,700

5      Pesticide and PlantPest Management (Pesticide and Plant Pest

       Management)

Includes economic increases of $460,700 (Gross).  House and Senate add $300,000 GF/GP more than Executive to support fruit and vegetable inspection program.  Conference concurs with House and Senate per target agreement.

FTEs

Gross

Federal

Restricted

Private

GF/GP

119.8

$12,965,300

3,613,100

4,503,400

138,700

$4,710,100

0.0

$460,700

131,500

163,900

5,100

$160,200

6.     Emerald Ash Borer Program (Pesticide and Plant Pest

       Management)

Reflects continuing reduction in federal support for this program first included in FY 2002-03 budget.

FTEs

Gross

Federal

112.0

$23,660,600

23,660,600

(0.0)

($9,878,600)

(9,878,600)

7.    Michigan State University (Pesticide and Plant Pest

       Management)

Eliminates line item for research and education on environmental protection plans for pesticide use.  Department indicates that federal grant is no longer available.

Gross

Federal

$210,000

210,000

($210,000)

(210,000)

8      Environmental Stewardship (Environmental Stewardship)

Adds $350,000 GF/GP support for Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP), a program to address environmental issues of soil erosion, water quality, and wildlife habitat in ruralMichigan.  This replaces DEQ work project funds which expired.  Additional $103,200 GF/GP to fund economics.  Conference concurs with Executive House/Senate.

FTEs

Gross

IDG

Federal

Restricted

GF/GP

32.7

$2,713,100

253,600

229,300

80,200

$2,150,000

0.0

$442,200

8,500

(3,600)

2,700

$434,600

9.     Migrant Housing (Environmental Stewardship)

Recognizes new federal revenue for migrant labor housing program (added to current year budget in SB 242).

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

$145,100

145,000

$100

$5,000

5,000

$0

10.   Local Conservation Districts (Environmental Stewardship)

Provides GF/GP support for the state's 80 local conservation districts.  Executive had recommended reduction to $1.4 million.  House recommended $1.6 million which equates to $20,000 per district.  Conference concurs with Senate which maintains current year funding ($19,200 per district), in accordance with target agreement.

Gross

GF/GP

$1,516,800

$1,516,800

$0

$0

11.   Laboratory Services (Laboratory)

Transfers $133,400 in Refined Petroleum Fund revenue, and 2.0 FTE positions, from Consumer protection program line for motor fuel quality testing program.  Includes $64,800 in economic increases.  Conference recognizes additional federal grants identified by department after budget development.

FTEs

Gross

IDG

Federal

Restricted

GF/GP

60.5

$5,908,300

183,100

904,400

2,116,000

$2,704,800

2.0

$331,600

6,000

11,800

(8,600)

$322,400

12.   Consumer Protection Program (Laboratory)

Reflects transfer of $133,400 in Refined Petroleum Fund revenue, and 2.0 FTE positions from Laboratory services.  Conference concurs with Executive/House/Senate.

FTEs

Gross

Restricted

69.5

$4,883,800

4,883,800

(2.0)

$64,800

$64,800

13.   Diesel Fuel Quality Inspection Program (Laboratory)

House adds $100 GF/GP placeholder.  Not included in Conference report.

Gross

GF/GP

$0

$0

$0

$0

14.   Agriculture Development

Includes $40,000 in private revenue to replace GF/GP.  The department will request assistance from commodity commissions to help fund department activities in support of those commissions.  Conference report does not include additional $500,000 GF/GP added by House.

FTEs

Gross

Private

Federal

Restricted

GF/GP

5.0

$868,800

0

199,000

450,700

$219,100

0.0

$33,000

40,000

7,500

3,800

($18,300)

15.   Export Market Development

Executive recommends $50,000 – same as current year.  Conference report does not include additional $450,000 GF/GP added by House.

Gross

GF/GP

$50,000

$0

$0

$0

16.   Horse Industry Programs

Includes $13.8 million from AEIDF for various line items within the Fairs and expositions appropriations unit, including $12.2 million for various horse programs, purses, and awards.  Aside from the proposed roll-up of Quarterhorse programs line into Licensed tracks–light horse racing, funding for specific line items unchanged from current year.  Appropriation unit includes $963,200 for Building and Track Improvements–County and State Fairs, and $700,000 Distribution of outstanding winning tickets line, both unchanged from current year.  Conference concurs with Executive/House/Senate.

Gross

Restricted

$13,844,800

13,844,800

$0

0

17.   Office of Racing Commissioner

Budget reflects transfer of $240,000 State Services Fee revenue from Department of Treasury to reflect transfer of pari-mutual race track audit function.  No new FTE positions added; the department indicates that this audit function is performed by contract auditors.  Balance of increase reflects economic adjustments.  Conference report does not include additional $100,000 AEIDF added by House to extend number of racing days.

Gross

Restricted

$3,296,400

3,296,400

$347,700

347,700

18.   Economics

Funds $2.5 million (net) for economic increases, including salaries and wages, insurance, retirement contributions, and building occupancy.  Negotiated salary and wage increases represent 3.5% of base salary and wages.  Increases are reflected in various department operating lines, including $68,200 for Information technology.

Gross

IDG

Federal

Private

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

$2,545,200

14,500

411,300

5,100

951,900

$1,162,400

Boilerplate Items of Difference

Section 201

Adjusted by fiscal agencies based on part 1.

Section 225

MSU Horse Pavilion (in Senate bill only)  Conference concurs with Senate.

Section 226

Budget reduction plan requirement (in Senate bill only)  Conference Report -- Not included

Section 227

Return on investment (in Senate bill only)  Conference includes modified language.

Section 302(2)

House modifies language regarding reporting of changes in fees.  Conference concurs with House.

Section 304(2)

Senate adds new reporting requirement for fuel inspection program.  Conference concurs with Senate.

Section 501

Earmarks for fruit and vegetable inspection program (in House bill only)  Conference Report -- Not included

Section 604

Local conservation districts (reflects part 1 appropriation in House/Senate bills)  Conference concurs with Senate.

Section 707

Regarding use of Julian-Stille grants (In House bill only)  Conference concurs with House.

Section 708

Spending authority for Julian-Stille grants (In House bill only)  Conference concurs with House.

Section 709

House adds new reporting requirement for Grape and wine council.  Conference concurs with House.

Section 710

House earmarks for Select Michigan and cherry marketing.  Conference includes modified language authorizing the department to match external funding for domestic and international marketing programs.

Section 902

House earmarks money for additional racing days.  Conference Report -- Not included


COMMUNITY COLLEGES

Analyst:  Viola Bay Wild

FY 2005-06

FY 2006-07

Difference:  Conf

from FY 2005-06 YTD

Year-to-Date

Executive

Senate

House

Conference

Amount

%

IDG/IDT

$0

$0

0

0

0

$0

--

Federal

0

0

0

0

0

0

--

Local

0

0

0

0

0

0

--

Private

0

0

0

0

0

0

--

Restricted

0

0

43,900,000

0

0

0

--

GF/GP

$281,552,400

287,129,400

243,229,400

288,780,700

289,879,400

$8,327,000

3.0

Gross

$281,552,400

$287,129,400

$287,129,400

$288,780,700

$289,879,400

$8,327,000

3.0


FTEs

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

--

Note: FY 2005-06 figures include the results of supplementals throughJune 1, 2006.

Overview

The Community Colleges budget includes funds for the operations of the state’s 28 community colleges, the At-Risk Student Success Program, and renaissance zone tax reimbursement to the colleges.  Community colleges also receive operating revenue from local property tax revenue and student tuition and fees.

Major Budget Changes from FY 2005-06 Appropriations

FY 2005-06

YTD

House Change

From YTD

1.     Operations Funding

Exec Rec recommended a 2.0% across-the-board increase for college operations.

Senate included a 2.0% operations increase and restored $225,000 to Wayne County Community College (WCCC) which is ½ of the reduction made to WCCC in FY 2003-04.  Funding of $443,000 was allocated to three colleges, Bay de Noc, Kalamazoo Valley, and Mid Michigan, to move them closer to a $6,500 funding floor; however, these three schools did not receive additional funding under the Task Force Formula distribution.  The balance of the increased funding, $4.8 million, was distributed to the remaining 25 community colleges through the Task Force formula; $43.9 million in GF/GP funding was replaced with School Aid Fund revenues.

House increased operations appropriation by $6,677,000 which represents a 2.4% increase to operations compared to FY 2005-06.  Funding increased WCCC's appropriation by $225,000 restoring ½ of their FY 2003-04 reduction that was distributed to 3 other colleges.  The balance of the increased funding, $6.3 million, was distributed using the Task Force formula.  The House increased the FY 2005-06 appropriations for two colleges, Bay de Noc and Mid Michigan; the FY 2006-07 operations increase reflects this additional funding.

Conference: Includes $8,027,000 additional GF/GP funding which represents a 2.9% operations increase compared to FY 2005-06.  Funding increases Bay de Noc Community College's appropriation by $200,000.  The remaining operations increase of $7,827,000 is distributed using the Performance Indicator Task Force formula.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

$275,329,700

0

275,329,700

$8,027,000

0

$8,027,000

2.     Renaissance Zone Tax Reimbursement

Exec Rec, Senate, and House increased funds for statutorily-required reimbursement to colleges with renaissance zones in their districts by 10.3% to reflect expected increases in taxable value in those zones.  Conference includes increased appropriation.

Gross

GF/GP

$2,900,000

$2,900,000

$300,000

$300,000

3.     Economic Development Grants

House includes an additional appropriation of $251,100 for economic development grants to be awarded to community colleges.  Conference does not include this item.

Gross

GF/GP

$0

$0

$0

$0

4.    Accelerated Licensing and Certification Program Grants

House includes an additional appropriation of $100 to help fund the development and enhancement of accelerated licensing and certification programs.  Conference does not include this item.

Gross

GF/GP

$0

$0

$0

$0

5.     Nursing Program Expansion Grants

House includes an additional appropriation of $100 to help foster the expansion of nursing education programs.  Conference does not include this item.

Gross

GF/GP

$0

$0

$0

$0

Major Boilerplate Changes from FY 2005-06

 

Sec. 208.    Entrepreneurship Curriculum – REVISED

Directs the Department of Labor and Economic Growth to work with community colleges to develop an accelerated entrepreneurship curriculum, including an associate degree, and requires an annual report.  Executive deletes the report requirement.  House, Senate, and Conference require the report by February 1.

 

Sec. 237.    Payments in Lieu of Taxes Workgroup– DELETED

States legislative intent that a workgroup be formed to evaluate the possibility of making payments in lieu of taxes to colleges whose districts contain government-owned land.  House, Senate, Executive, and Conference do not include section.

 

Sec. 238.    Optional Retirement Plan– DELETED

States legislative intent that a workgroup be formed to evaluate the impact of expanding eligibility for the Optional Retirement Plan to include part-time faculty; requires report.  House, Senate, Executive, and Conference do not include section.

 

Sec. 242.    Payment in Lieu of Taxes – NEW

States legislative intent that discussion regarding payments in lieu of taxes concerning community colleges be continued.  House, Senate, and Conference include new language.

 

Sec. 250.    Construction Contracts – NOT INCLUDED

Prohibits community colleges from entering into construction contracts that discriminate based on specified criteria, including membership or nonmembership in any labor organization.   House includes new language. Conference does not include section.

 

Sec. 304.    Gast-Mathieu Formula/Performance Indicator Task Force– REVISED

Recommends that the Gast-Mathieu data continue to be collected and that the funding formula developed by the Performance Indicators Task Force be used for future funding distribution.  Executive deletes language.  House and Senate include language.  House also includes new language in section 305 which states legislative intent that the performance measures in the Task Force Report be reviewed and more fully implemented in the future.  Conference concurs with the House and Senate and includes the House's new language as subsection (2).

 

 

FY 2005-06 Supplemental

Houseincludes a $400,000 Gross and GF/GP increase in funding for the FY 2005-06 operations line item for two community colleges.  Bay de Noc Community College and Mid Michigan Community College were each appropriated an additional $200,000 for operations.  Conference does not include supplemental section.


COMMUNITY HEALTH

Analysts:  Margaret Alston, Sue Frey, Steve Stauff

FY 2006-07

FY 2006-07

FY 2006-07

FY 2006-07

Difference: Conference

from FY 2005-06 YTD

FY 2005-06 YTD

Senate

House

Conference

Enacted

Amount

%

IDG/IDT

$34,090,000

$37,286,100

$37,286,100

$37,286,100

3,196,100

9.4

Federal

5,533,597,400

6,088,988,300

5,823,755,500

6,042,584,700

508,987,300

9.2

Local

231,524,400

241,177,400

241,177,400

241,177,400

9,653,000

4.2

Private

59,073,800

61,326,900

63,826,900

63,826,900

4,753,100

8.0

Restricted

1,516,009,000

1,817,312,800

1,812,976,900

1,871,199,600

355,190,600

23.4

GF/GP

2,951,899,400

2,947,975,800

2,927,994,000

2,940,082,700

(11,816,700)

(0.4)

Gross

$10,326,194,000

$11,194,067,300

$10,907,016,800

$11,196,157,400

$869,963,400

8.4


FTEs

4,674.6

4,694.1

4,658.1

4,664.1

(10.5)

(0.2)

Major Budget Changes from FY 2005-06 YTD Appropriations

FY 2005-06 YTD

Conference Change

1.     Economic Adjustments

Includes $30.8 million gross ($14.4 million GF/GP) to fund 3.5% salary and wage increases for non-bargaining and unionized employees, and economic adjustments for defined benefit and contribution retirement, insurance, building occupancy, food, worker's compensation, and fuel and utility costs for FY 2006-07.  Conference proposal does not lower the Executive recommended worker's compensation adjustment by $1.0 million gross (all GF/GP) as recommended by the House.

Gross

IDG

Federal

Restricted

Local

Private

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

$30,775,500

2,754,300

4,626,700

1,772,700

7,226,800

5,700

$14,389,300

2.     Actuarially Sound Capitation Rates

Increases capitation payment rates for Health Plan Services by 5.0% and Medicaid Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services by 2.0% ($130.0 million gross, $57.0 million GF/GP) to ensure rates are actuarially sound in FY 2006-07.

Gross

Federal

Restricted

Local

GF/GP

$3,546,870,800

2,013,657,500

395,317,800

29,737,100

$1,108,158,400

$129,951,800

73,266,800

0

0

$56,985,000

3.     Community Mental Health Direct Care Worker Increase

Adds $10.4 million gross ($4.5 million GF/GP) to finance a 2% wage increase for direct care workers in community mental health settings. (Sec. 405)

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

$10,400,000

5,863,500

$4,536,500

4.     Detroit-Wayne County CMHSP

Does not include Senate proposed Detroit-Wayne County CMHSP non-Medicaid funding reduction of $15.0 million contingent upon the CMHSP becoming an authority by October 1, 2006. Beginning on December 1, 2006, Section 459 would lower the CMHSP non-Medicaid funds by $3.5 million monthly until it becomes an authority.  However, the funding reductions would be restored when Detroit-Wayne County CMHSP becomes an authority.

Gross

GF/GP

$312,598,300

$312,598,300

$0

$0

5.     Salvation Army Harbor Light Program

Adds $400,000 gross (all GF/GP) for the Salvation Army Harbor Light Program.

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

$3,580,400

2,685,300

$895,100

$400,000

0

$400,000

6.     Children's Waiver Home Care Program

Does not include House proposal to reduce funding for the  Children's Waiver Home Care Program by $2.0 million gross ($872,400 GF/GP) to reflect current caseload.

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

$19,549,800

11,063,200

$8,486,600

$0

0

$0

7.     Multicultural Services

Adds $200,000 to the Multicultural Services line item for the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit. (Sec. 475)

Gross

GF/GP

$4,963,800

$4,963,800

$200,000

$200,000

8.     Public Health Funding Increases

Includes GF/GP spending of $175,000 to establish a Methamphetamine Cleanup Fund and $25,000 for a Diabetes Management Pilot Project. Does not include Senate proposed $100,000 to establish 211 Human Services Information Line or $75,000 to establish Medication Management Pilot.

Gross

GF/GP

$0

$0

$200,000

$200,000

9.     Move Surgeon General Funding to Infant Mortality

Does not eliminate the Surgeon General position or transfer the related funding of $240,000 GF/GP to infant mortality projects, as proposed by the House.

Gross

GF/GP

$0

$0

$0

$0

10.   Ages 0-3 Early Childhood Secondary Prevention

Does not shift DCH funding for this program to the Department of Human Services budget.

Gross

GF/GP

$524,000

$524,000

$0

$0

11.   Healthy Michigan Fund Adjustments

Reallocates $350,000 of Healthy Michigan Funds from Medicaid match to support programs for arthritis, Huntington's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, and infant mortality.  Federal increase reflects Medicaid match on the infant mortality Nurse Family Partnership funding (Sec. 1132).

Gross

Federal

Restricted

GF/GP

$43,512,700

0

43,512,700

$0

$238,300

200,000

38,300

$0

12.   Safe Delivery of Newborns Website

Adds funds for creation of a website regarding the Safe Delivery of Newborns Act (Sec. 1114).

Gross

GF/GP

$0

$0

$30,000

$30,000

13.   Ultrasound Equipment Fund

Does not include appropriation of $100,000 for Ultrasound Equipment Fund grants as proposed by the House.

Gross

GF/GP

$0

$0

$0

$0

14.   Anti-Drug Abuse and Drug Treatment Court Grants

Appropriates $1,235,100 GF/GP to support current anti-drug abuse program grant awards, replacing a portion of reduced federal funds.

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

$26,470,300

26,470,300

$0

($8,565,100)

(9,800,200)

$1,235,100

15.  Michigan First Healthcare Plan

Adds $100.0 million of federal funding authorization that will be used to match existing Michigan funds to create the Michigan First Healthcare Plan, a plan to extend basic, low-cost health insurance coverage to uninsured Michigan residents.  State matching funds would be met by funds already spent in Michigan on health care for the uninsured.  This plan will require a waiver from the federal government and if approved is anticipated to begin April 1, 2007.  (Sections 1501, 1502 & 1503)

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

$0

0

$0

$100,000,000

100,000,000

$0

16.   Medicaid Home Help Worker Wage Increase

Adds $31.5 million gross ($13.7 million GF/GP) to increase the hourly wage for Medicaid home help workers. (Sec. 1691)

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

$186,060,500

105,291,600

$80,768,900

$31,462,600

17,738,600

$13,724,000

17.   Asset Lookback and Audit Savings

Reduces funding by $12.0 million gross ($5.0 million GF/GP) representing additional savings from Medicaid asset lookback and audit activity related to changes in the Federal Deficit Reduction Act.  Savings of $7.0 million GF/GP are reduced by $2.0 million GF/GP for additional staffing costs.

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

($12,047,700)

(7,047,700)

($5,000,000)

18.  Recovery of Pharmaceutical Overpayments

Recognizes savings of $22.9 million gross ($10.0 million GF/GP) from Medicaid pharmaceutical overpayment recoveries as identified in a recent report from the State Auditor General.

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

($22,924,800)

(12,924,800)

($10,000,000)

19.   Asset Transfer and False Claims Act Savings

Includes savings of $22.0 million gross ($9.6 million GF/GP) due to tightening of the asset transfer rules for long term care eligibility and  due to the existence of Michigan's False Claims Act.  The federal Deficit Reduction Act included several provisions to reduce Medicaid costs at both the state and federal levels. (Sec. 1759)

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

($21,956,200)

(12,378,900)

($9,577,300)

20.   Copayments  Expansion

Recognizes savings of $300,000 gross ($130,900 GF/GP) through the increased use of copayments.  (Sec. 1631)

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

($300,000)

(169,100)

($130,900)

21.   Health Information Technology Initiative

Authorizes $9.5 million to finance health care information technology initiatives. (Sec. 1760 & Sec. 1763)

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

$0

0

$0

$9,500,000

2,250,000

$7,250,000

22.  Personal Care Supplement Increase

Increases the Medicaid personal care supplement paid to adult foster care facilities and homes for the aged by $10 per month. (Sec. 1746)

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

$23,344,800

13,210,800

$10,134,000

$852,000

480,400

$371,600

23.  Medicaid Physician Payment Rates

Provides for a 2% increase in Medicaid reimbursement rates for physician well child procedure codes and primary care procedure codes. (Sec. 1636)

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

$779,943,500

441,370,100

$338,573,400

$16,623,600

9,372,400

$7,251,200

24.  Specialized Case Management Program

Recognizes savings from implementation of a specialized case management program targeting the highest cost Medicaid patients. (Sec. 1756)

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

($10,000,000)

(5,638,000)

($4,362,000)

25.  Graduate Medical Education

Savings of $3.3 million GF/GP are realized by transferring the Graduate Medical Education (GME) program payments of $100.0 million gross ($43.6 million GF/GP) from the Hospital Services line item to the Health Plan Services line item.   Increasing payments to health plans is expected to generate an additional $6.0 million in QAAP revenue and $3.4 million in federal Medicaid revenue, saving $3.3 million GF/GP. (Sec. 1740)

Gross

Federal

Restricted

GF/GP

$168,954,800

95,611,500

0

$73,343,300

$6,086,000

3,425,800

6,000,000

($3,339,800)

26.  MIChild Premiums

Increases the monthly premium for the MIChild program from $5 to $10. (Sec. 1673)

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

($1,300,000)

(903,100)

($396,900)

($1,300,000)

(903,100)

($396,900)

27.  Pharmacy Quality Improvement Program

Increases the savings associated with the Pharmacy Quality Improvement Program by $4.1 million.

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

($9,214,500)

(5,214,500)

($4,000,000)

($4,146,300)

(2,337,700)

($1,808,600)

28.  Family Planning Waiver Savings

Includes savings from the family planning demonstration waiver that became effective on July 1, 2006.  Plan First! is the name of this family planning Medicaid benefit program.  These services are intended to help women reduce the incidence of closely spaced pregnancies and to decrease the number of unintended pregnancies.

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

$957,800

478,900

$478,900

($8,400,000)

1,600,000

($10,000,000)

29.  Medicaid Caseload Savings

Recognizes savings from changes in the Medicaid caseload in various program areas including the caretaker relative and 19 & 20 year old eligible populations.

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

 N/A

($17,760,000)

(10,013,100)

($7,746,900)

Major Boilerplate Changes from FY 2005-06

Sec. 423.  Funding for Substance Abuse Programs and Services –MODIFIED

Specifies that the Department establish a workgroup to examine and review the source and expenditure of funds for substance abuse programs and services.  Also, requires the workgroup to develop and recommend cost-effective measures for the expenditure of funds and delivery of substance abuse programs and services.

Sec. 450.  Audit and Reporting Requirements for CMHSPs –REPLACED

Mandates that the Department implement the recommendations of the workgroup on streamlining the audit and reporting requirements for CMHSPs or specialty prepaid health plans by October 1, 2006.

Sec. 460.  Uniform Standards for Reporting of Administrative Costs by CMHSPs –REPLACED

Requires the Department to fully implement the uniform definitions, standards, and reporting of administrative costs by prepaid inpatient health plans (PIHPs), CMHSPs, and contracted organized provider systems that receive payment or reimbursements from PIHPs and CMHSPs by September 30, 2007.

Sec. 468.  Incorporation of Coordinating Agencies into CMH Authorities –NEW

Requires the Department to recommend changes in its criteria for the incorporation of a city, county, or regional substance abuse coordinating agency into a local community mental health authority.

Sec. 470. Integration of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services– NEW

Specifies that the Department establish written expectations, such as coordination and consolidation of administrative functions, for CMHSPs, PIHPs, coordinating agencies, and counties on the integration of mental health and substance abuse services for those substance coordinating agencies that have voluntarily incorporated into community mental health authorities and accepted funding from the Department for administrative costs incurred when incorporating into authorities.

Sec. 471. Administrative Costs for Coordinating Agencies– NEW

Limits administrative costs for coordinating agencies and the Salvation Army Harbor Light Program to a percentage of their total expenditures in FY 2004-05 or 9%, whichever is less.

Sec. 474. Guardianship for Recipients– NEW

Requires the Department to ensure that each contract with a CMHSP or PIHP requires the CMHSP or PIHP to provide each recipient and his/her family with information regarding the different types of guardianship. Expresses legislative intent that a CMHSP or PIHP does not attempt to reduce or restrict the ability of a recipient or his/her family from obtaining legal guardianship without just cause.

Sec. 804.  Hepatitis C Cooperative Program with Department of Corrections – NEW

Directs the Department to cooperate with Department of Corrections on data and information sharing regarding prisoners being released and Hepatitis C, related to the Michigan prisoner reentry initiative; and requires a report.

Sec. 805.  Childhood Vaccinations – NEW

Requires the Department to work with health plans, medical providers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers to ensure that children under age 5 receive all scheduled vaccinations, including pneumococcal conjucate vaccine.

Sec. 1113.  Marital Status of Family Planning and Pregnancy Prevention Clients – NEW

Requires family planning and pregnancy prevention service providers to include an optional-response field on patient information documents requesting information on a patient's marital status.

Sec. 1152.  Lead Screening for Medicaid Children at WIC Sites – NEW

Establishes that all Medicaid children participating in the special supplemental food program for women, infants, and children receive lead screening testing.

Sec. 1301.  Crime Victim Assistance Services Grant Program– NEW

Prohibits organizations receiving grant funds from the Crime Victim Services Commission from use of any portion of grant funds for lobbying efforts; Department must assure grant recipient compliance.

Sec. 1684.  Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Administrative Expenses – MODIFIED

Continues the FY 2005-06 requirement that the payment rate allocated for administrative expenses for HCBS waiver program be reduced by $2.00 per person per day, and that savings realized by this action be reallocated to increase enrollment in waiver program.  Requires report on the number of nursing home patients discharged who are subsequently enrolled in HCBS waiver program, and associated cost savings.

Sec. 1691.  Adult Home Help Worker Wage Increase – NEW

Provides that all adult home help workers receive a wage of at least $7 per hour effective October 1, 2006, and that workers employed by a county which paid those workers at least $7 per hour as of July 1, 2006 shall receive a wage increase of 50¢ per hour.

Sec. 1700.  Actuarially Sound Capitation Rates – DELETED

Requires Department to consult with Michigan Association of Health Plans and develop a plan to assure that Medicaid payment rates to HMOs in FY 2005-06 meet federal requirements for actuarially sound rates; plan shall be submitted by May 30, 2006.

Sec. 1738.  Medicaid Disproportionate Share (DSH) Cap Increase – NEW

Requires the Department to explore ways of increasing the federal cap for DSH payments.  If successful in raising the cap, the Department should consider additional DSH funding for county health plans and for trauma centers.

Sec. 1741.  Nursing Home Interim Payments – NEW

Requires the Department to continue to provide nursing homes the opportunity to receive interim payments upon their request and that that these payments are as similar to expected cost-settled payments as possible.

Sec. 1751.  Establishment of DRGs Based on Fee-For-Service and Health Plan Costs – NEW

Requires the Department to provide a report by April 1, 2007, on establishing Medicaid diagnosis related group rates based on fee-for-service and health plan costs.

Sec. 1752.  Sharing of Third Party Liability Information With Health Plans – NEW

Requires the Department to provide Medicaid health plans with any information that may assist the health plan in determining whether another party may be responsible for the payment of health care benefits.

Sec. 1757.  Medicaid Applicants Proving Legal Residence – NEW

Requires the Department to direct the Department of Human Services (DHS) to require Medicaid applicants to prove that they are residing legally in the United States.

Sec. 1758.  Emergency Services Only Medicaid Benefit Eligibles – NEW

Requires the Department to provide a report by April 1, 2007, on the number of individuals who receive the emergency services only Medicaid benefit and the annual amount of expenditures on this population.

Sec. 1761.  Hospital QAAP Distribution of Payments Exceeding Upper Payment Limit– NEW

Requires the Department to distribute Medicaid access to care initiative payments (MACI) that exceed hospitals upper payment limits, to hospitals that meet certain conditions, most likely rural hospitals.

Sec. 1763.  Electronic Exchange of Health Information Pilot Project– NEW

Requires the Department to participate in a pilot project in Southeast Michigan related to the electronic exchange of health information.  The project will be competitively bid.

Sec. 1764.  Annual Certification of Actuarial Soundness of Medicaid Health Plan Rates– NEW

Requires the Department to annually certify that rates paid to Medicaid health plans are actuarially sound and to notify the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the fiscal agencies immediately upon rate certification and approval.

Sec. 1767.  Pharmacist Payment Report– NEW

Requires the Department to evaluate and produce a report on the impact of the change in which the Medicaid program pays pharmacists for prescriptions from average wholesale price  to average manufacturer price.


CORRECTIONS

Analyst:  Marilyn B. Peterson

FY 2006-07

FY 2006-07

FY 2006-07

FY 2006-07

Conference Change

from FY 2005-06 YTD

FY 2005-06 YTD

Executive

Senate

House

Conference

Amount

%

IDG/IDT

$1,043,800

$1,238,400

$1,238,400

$1,238,400

$1,238,400

$194,600

18.6

Federal

11,410,200

11,431,500

11,431,500

11,431,500

11,431,500

21,300

0.2

Local

411,700

420,900

420,900

420,900

420,900

9,200

2.2

Private

0

0

0

0

0

0

0.0

Restricted

66,590,000

68,775,700

68,775,700

68,775,700

68,775,700

2,185,700

3.3

GF/GP

1,780,650,700

1,865,555,000

1,865,555,000

1,835,555,000

1,858,555,000

77,904,300

4.4

Gross

$1,860,106,400

$1,947,421,500

$1,947,421,500

$1,917,421,500

$1,940,421,500

$77,904,300

4.3


FTEs

17,525.2

17,828.5

17,828.5

17,828.5

17,798.0

272.8

1.6

Avg. Pop.

50,945

51,490

51,490

51,490

51,490

545

1.1

Notes:  FY 2006-07 House figures above are from Corrections budget in HB 5796 as passed by the House 5/24/06. FY 2005-06 figures above include the results of supplementals and Executive Order (EO) actions through January 30, 2006.

Overview

The Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) operates under the codification of correctional statutes established under Public Act 232 of 1953.  The MDOC budget funds operation of the state prison system, supervision of parolees and felony probationers, and a variety of offender programs both in prison and in the community.  It also funds training of corrections officers and centralized functions of administration, research, and financial operations.  Prison construction is funded through the Capital Outlay budget.

Major Budget Changes from FY 2005-06 YTD Appropriations

FY 2005-06 YTD

Conference Change

PRISON AND CAMP OPERATIONS

1.     Camp Brighton Closure, Other Bed Count Changes

Assumes closure of Camp Brighton (state's only prison camp for women) and conversion of Huron Valley technical rule violator center to a women's camp.  Overall, the budget recognizes 545 beds more than in current year, and funds those beds with funding from the Inmate Housing Fund line item (which includes funding for Camp Brighton), St. Louis Correctional Facility, and consent decree funding for acute care units at Huron Valley.  Additional FTEs recognize Huron Valley employees transferred from Community Health to Corrections upon MDOC takeover of facility operations.

Beds

FTEs

Gross

GF/GP

50,945

N/A

N/A

N/A

545

456.8

$0

$0

2.     Prisoner Transportation and Related Overtime Savings

Assumes savings through utilization of videoconferencing as opposed to transporting prisoners to court dates, and through combining runs for off-site medical care.

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

($4,533,400)

($4,533,400)

3.     Middle Management Reductions

Eliminates a total of 27.5 sergeant positions across 15 facilities.  Statewide, there are about 550 sergeant positions.

FTEs

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

(27.5)

($2,000,000)

($2,000,000)

4.     Equipment and Special Maintenance

Provides $425,500 to upgrade electronic security equipment at various facilities, incorporates a one-time fund shift of $2.0 million to capital outlay to enable special maintenance projects to be funded through that budget, and eliminates the remaining $54,000.

Gross

GF/GP

$2,054,000

$2,054,000

($1,628,500)

($1,628,500)

5.     Corrections Security Inspectors

Standardizes numbers of inspectors across the department, generally allocating one inspector per facility, for savings of $1.5 million and 17.0 FTEs. Inspector responsibilities include checking for compliance with staffing and security protocols, conducting employee and prisoner investigations and disciplinary conferences, and handling union-management issues.

FTEs

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

(17.0)

($1,500,000)

($1,500,000)

6.     High-security Pay Adjustments

Recognizes savings through elimination of high-security pay for correctional transportation officers ($207,000) and corrections officers at Riverside ($98,200), where security levels were recently reduced.

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

($305,200)

($305,200)

PRISONER HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE

7.     Hadix Consent Decree – Medical Services

Complies with Hadix court order by adding funding for six physicians to increase physician coverage at acute and ambulatory units at the Jackson Complex.  Physician services are provided through contract with Correctional Medical Services, Inc., which expires March 31, 2007.

FTEs

Gross

GF/GP

138.0

$9,997,700

$9,997,700

0.0

$1,018,800

$1,018,800

8.     DOJ Consent Decree – MDCH Mental Health Services

Funds an additional MDCH outpatient treatment team to provide mental health services at Thumb Correctional Facility, which has absorbed 320 youthful offenders following closure of the Michigan Youth Correctional Facility in Baldwin.

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

 $471,700

 $471,700

9.     Clinical Treatment Team, Thumb Correctional Facility

Adds clinical staffing for Thumb Correctional Facility to accommodate increased programming and treatment needs following transfer of 320 youthful offenders from the now-closed Michigan Youth Correctional Facility in Baldwin. Increase would support assaultive offender programming, sex offender programming, and additional testing and screening needs.

FTEs

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

 4.0

$329,000

$329,000

10.   Case Review Nurse Practitioners

Increases funding for nurse consultants.  Funding would support additional review of prisoner medical cases and enable Hadix-related case review standards to be met statewide.

FTEs

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

5.0

$457,300

$457,300

FIELD OPERATIONS AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

11.   Global Positioning System (GPS) Tether

Provides $1.7 million GF/GP for phased implementation of GPS electronic monitoring for selected offenders.

FTEs

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

 

10.0

$1,670,500

$1,670,500

12.   Parole and Probation Special Operations ("Joshua Project")

Funds expansion of program, currently limited to one precinct, that supports joint operations between law enforcement and parole and probation agents.

Gross

GF/GP

$500,000

$500,000

$800,000

$800,000

13.   Field Operations Reorganization

Recognizes additional $2.7 million net GF/GP savings from ongoing field operations reorganization; reorganization in FY 2005-06 with reductions to central office staff for $1.1 million savings.  FY 2006-07 proposal includes savings from reorganizing regional field offices.  Eliminating 79.5 regional office administrative/management positions is expected to generate savings of $6.3 million, which would be offset by $3.6 million to fund 46.3 additional field officer FTEs; net reduction would be 33.2 FTEs and $2.7 million.

FTEs

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

1,976.4

$138,549,100

16,338,500

$122,210,600

(33.2)

($2,731,000)

0

($2,731,000)

14.   Community Re-entry Centers

Creates new line item of Community Re-entry Centers to reflect changes in community programs that are occurring under truth-in-sentencing and the Michigan Prisoner Re-Entry Initiative.  Utilizes existing funding and FTE authorization for line items for Corrections Centers and the Technical Rule Violator Program, and eliminates those lines.  Funds Community Re-entry Centers at $14.3 million ($14.0 million GF/GP) and 48.0 FTEs.  Eliminates $271,600 of the $372,300 in restricted revenues associated with corrections centers, and all but one of the 69.3 FTEs associated with the technical rule violator program.

FTEs

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

(68.3)

($271,600)

($271,600)

$0

MISCELLANEOUS ADJUSTMENTS

15.   New Officer Training and State Police Billings

Increases funding for new officer training by $7.8 million, for a total of $11.8 million GF/GP, to fund an estimated 650 new corrections officers to fill current/anticipated vacancies.  Executive also recommends an additional $1.0 million GF/GP for cost of using the state police training facility.

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

$8,824,400

$8,824,400

16.   Supplementary Operational Expenditures

Eliminates $4.0 million, to recognize that jail capacity grant programs would not go forward absent changes in sentencing guidelines; distributes the $13.8 million remainder to support costs of FY 2005-06 contractual salary increases and pre-existing costs of dry cleaning allowances.  (Note:  this line item, new to FY 2005-06, supports cost of FY 2005-06 1.5% wage/salary increases, costs of contractual obligations to pay dry cleaning allowances to corrections officers, and various grant programs that the Executive recommended in FY 2005-06 to assist counties with jail crowding problems.)

Gross

GF/GP

$17,840,700

$17,840,700

($4,000,000)

($4,000,000)

17.   Central Office Reorganization

Recognizes savings gained through elimination of three central office executive positions.

FTEs

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

(3.0)

($412,600)

($412,600)

18.   Public Works Revenues

Anticipates additional $216,000 in restricted revenues through recently-implemented 50% increase in public works user fees (from $10 to $15 per worker per day); used to offset GF/GP funding.  Increased use of public works crews on MDOT projects to provide additional $2.0 million in restricted revenues to offset GF/GP.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

$0

2,216,000

($2,216,000)

19.   Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment

Increases funding for substance abuse testing and treatment to accommodate costs anticipated under new outpatient treatment service contracts, which are to be re-bid during FY 2005-06.

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

$18,220,900

1,822,800

$16,398,100

$496,000

0

$496,000

20.   Jail Services Unit

Restores funding for the jail services unit, which the current-year budget assumed would be transferred to the Department of Labor and Economic Growth.  The unit reviews jail plans and inspects jails for compliance with statutory and promulgated jail standards, and has remained with MDOC.

FTEs

Gross

IDG/IDT

GF/GP

0.0

$0

0

$0

4.0

$612,000

165,000

$447,000

21.   Human Resources Adjustments

Incorporates $248,400 reduction in human resources service center user charges, $29,600 reduction due to DCH human resources savings being passed on through the associated consent decree line, and an additional reduction of $506,800 and 7.0 FTEs.

FTEs

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

(7.0)

($784,400)

($784,400)

22.   Information Technology

Includes $1,098,700 for new servers for the Offender Management Network Information (OMNI) system, the Department's centralized system of offender data.  Also includes $660,000 for a time computation module to complete the migration from CMIS (Correctional Management Information System, the old mainframe-based offender information system) to OMNI.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

$14,076,000

534,700

$13,541,300

$1,758,700

0

$1,758,700

23.   Economic Adjustments

Includes economic adjustments totaling $83.2 million ($81.5 million GF/GP), of which $651,900 ($633,600 GF/GP) is for DIT; adjustments are as follows: 

  Salaries and wages:  $36,328,100 Gross, $35,547,700 GF/GP

•  Insurances:  $13,633,100 Gross, $13,341,400 GF/GP

•  Retirement:  $32,057,900 Gross, $31,370,600 GF/GP

•  Building occupancy charges: $100 Gross and GF/GP

•  Food:  $154,700 Gross and GF/GP (down $800,000 from Exec.)

•  Fuel and utilities:  $2,157,500 Gross and GF/GP

•  Workers' compensation:  ($1,105,000) decrease Gross & GF/GP

Gross

IDG/IDT

Federal

Local

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

$83,226,400

29,600

21,300

9,200

1,699,300

$81,467,000


Major Boilerplate Changes from FY 2005-06

Sec. 409.  Recidivism Report RETAINED

Retains requirement for recidivism report to include information on historical recidivism rates and cross-state comparisons.

Sec. 605.  Parole and Probation Agent Workload Study– REVISED

Updates language pertaining to now-completed parole and probation agent workload study, requiring Departmental response and report.

Sec. 607.  Parole and Probation Special Operations ("Joshua Project")– REVISED

Expresses legislative intent for Department to cooperate with law enforcement agencies in assigning field agents for parole/probation special operations (under which agents, escorted by law enforcement, make unscheduled after-hours checks to verify offenders' whereabouts and activities in selected precincts of Detroit).  Revisions broaden language include other "collaborative efforts to reduce crime, particularly violent and gun-related crime," and to allocate $500,000 to Department of Attorney General for Joshua project costs.

Sec. 608.  GPS Tether– NEW

Adds requirement for report on new global positioning system (GPS) tether program.

Sec.909.  Hepatitis C and Coordination with MDCH -NEW

Adds requirement for MDOC to work with MDCH on process of data and information sharing regarding hepatitis C and prisoners being released from prison.

Sec. 1001.  Smoking Areas –REVISED

Exempts areas that house prisoners with special medical needs from requirement for Department to provide smoking areas.

Sec. 1007.  Academic/Vocational Report– REVISED

Adds requirement for response to August 2005 auditor general report on MDOC education programs, and retains other reporting requirements pertaining to prisoner academic and vocational programs.

Sec. 1008.  GED and Recidivism Report– RETAINED

Requires report on offender educational history, GED completion rates, and impact of GED completion on offender recidivism.


EDUCATION

Analysts:  Mary Ann Cleary, Bethany Wicksall

FY 2006-07

FY 2006-07

FY 2006-07

FY 2006-07

Difference:  House

from FY 2005-06 YTD

FY 2005-06 YTD

Executive

Senate

House

Conference

Amount

%

IDG/IDT

0

0

0

0

0

0

0%

Federal

70,519,400

67,570,600

67,570,600

67,570,600

67,570,600

(2,948,800)

-4.2%

Local

5,444,000

5,985,600

5,985,600

5,985,600

5,985,600

541,600

9.9%

Private

1,898,600

2,914,400

2,914,400

2,914,400

2,914,400

1,015,800

53.5%

Restricted

23,513,200

7,227,000

7,388,900

7,327,000

7,527,000

(15,986,200)

-68.0%

GF/GP

16,100,400

6,667,500

6,580,700

8,667,500

6,667,500

(9,432,900)

-58.6%

Gross

117,475,600

90,365,100

90,440,200

92,465,100

90,665,100

(26,810,500)

-22.8%


FTEs

423.5

435.5

435.5

434.5

435.5

12

2.8%

Major Budget Changes from FY 2005-06 YTD Appropriations

FY 2005-06 YTD

Conference Change

1.     MEAP Testing Contract

Exec Rec transfers the MEAP contract for student testing to the School Aid Fund in School Aid Act.  Senate and House concur.

Gross

Federal

Restricted

$24,784,500

8,425,200

16,359,300

($24,784,500)

(8,425,200)

 (16,359,300)

2.     School Breakfast Program

Exec Rec transfers the School Breakfast Program and related boilerplate to the School Aid Act.  Senate and House concur.

Gross

GF/GP

$9,625,000

$9,625,000

($9,625,000)

($9,625,000)

3.     Federal and Private Grants

Exec Rec authorizes the expenditure of up to $2.0 million in additional Federal funds and up to $1.0 million in additional private funds in the event that the Department receives new grants mid-year.  Senate and House concur.

Gross

Federal

Private

$3,000,000

2,000,000

1,000,000

$3,000,000

2,000,000

1,000,000

4.     Additional Federal Revenue

Exec recognizes an increase in available Federal funds for 21st Century Grants ($66,300), for Pre-school Programs ($201,700), in Reading First Grants for the Educator on Loan Program ($400,000) and for Educational Assessment and Accountability ($1,694,400).  Senate and House concur.

Gross

Federal

N/A

N/A

$2,362,400

2,362,400

5.    Michigan School for the Deaf and Blind

Exec Rec adds eight additional staff to the school for an anticipated increase in enrollment of over 20%.  Senate and House concur.

FTEs

Gross

Federal

Local

Private

Restricted

95.0

$10,641,600

5,120,800

5,291,400

14,800

214,600

8.0

$560,000

154,700

405,300

0

0

6.     National Best Practices Study

Senate reduces the appropriation for this study to $100. House reduces it to $200,000. Conference report reduces to $175,000.

Gross

GF/GP

$350,000

$350,000

($175,000)

($175 ,000)

7.     CMU and WSU Teaching Certification Programs

Exec Rec eliminates $75,000 for CMU's program.  Senate includes $125,000 each for both CMU and WSU.  House concurs with Governor.  Conf. report provides $100,000 for each.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

$75,000

75,000

$0

$125,000

125,000

$0

8.     Subject Area Content Expectations and Guidelines

House adds $250,000 for the development, approval, and implementation of the new subject area content expectations and guidelines. Conference Committee adds $100,000.

Gross

GF/GP

$0

$0

$100,000

$100,000

9.     Middle School Math Project

Exec Rec eliminates funding and related boilerplate which provides two grants of $50,000 each for providing professional development or enhanced curricula in middle school mathematics.  Senate maintains current appropriation. House concurs with the Exec Rec. Conf. report concurs with House.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

$100,000

100,000

$0

($100,000)

(100,000)

$0

10.   National Board Certification

House adds a new line to fund grants to pay half of the application fees for teachers who apply for national board certification. Conference Committee concurs.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

$0

0

$0

$100,000

100,000

$0

11.   Education Commission of the States

House adds $50,000 to payMichigan's dues for the Education Commission of the States. Conference Committee concurs.

Gross

GF/GP

$0

$0

$50,000

$50,000

12.  Michigan History Day

Senate includes $25,000 as a grant to the Michigan Historical Society for Michigan History Day.  The House does not include.  The Conference report concurs with the Senate.

Gross

GF/GP

$0

$0

$25,000

$25,000

13.   Economics

Exec Rec provides for economic increases in salaries and wages, insurances, retirement, and worker's compensation and recognizes savings in building occupancy costs.  Senate and House concur. Conference Committee concurs.

Gross

Federal

Local

Private

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

$1,287,500

943,000

111,300

15,800

70,100

$147,300

Major Boilerplate Changes from FY 2005-06

Sec. 218.  Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) –NEW

Encourages department to promote benefits of AEDs and to work with districts who receive grants for AED purchases to secure a bulk-purchase discount.  Senate, House ,and Conference report add new section.

Sec. 220.  Timely Data –NEW

Requires the department to provide data requested by legislature, staff, and fiscal agencies in a timely manner.  House adds new section.  Conference report concurs with the House.

Sec. 303. Michigan History Day – NEW

Provides $25,000 grant to Michigan Historical Society for Michigan History Day.  Senate adds new section.  House does not include. Conference report concurs with the Senate.

Sec. 503.  Teacher Preparation Programs RETAINED

Provides $75,000 forCentralMichiganUniversity'sAlternative Route to Certification Program.  Exec Rec deletes.  Senate retains with $125,000 for CMU's program and $125,000 forWayneStateUniversity's Limited License to Instruct program.  House deletes. Conference report provides $100,000 for each.

Sec. 504.  National Board Certification NEW

Provides up to ½ the application fee for teachers who apply for National Board Certification.  House adds new section. Conference report concurs with the House.

Sec. 901.  Federal and Private Grants  NEW

Requires the Department to notify House and Senate Appropriation Subcommittee Chairs within 10 days of the receipt of a grant appropriated in the new federal and private grants line item.  Exec, Senate, and House include.


ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Analyst:  Kirk Lindquist

FY 2006-07

Difference:  Conference

from FY 2005-06 YTD

FY 2005-06 YTD

Executive

House

Senate

CR-1

Amount

%

IDG/IDT

$18,031,100

$18,233,600

$18,233,600

$18,233,600

$18,233,600

$202,500

1.1

Federal

145,518,000

140,338,500

140,338,500

140,338,500

140,338,500

(5,179,500)

(3.6)

Local

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Private

450,000

450,000

450,000

450,000

450,000

0

0

Restricted

260,865,100

217,878,000

218,913,000

180,212,000

251,379,000

(9,486,100)

(3.6)

GF/GP

31,809,600

33,328,400

34,028,400

32,894,400

33,828,400

2,018,800

6.3

Gross

$456,673,800

$410,228,500

$411,963,500

$372,128,500

444,229,500

($12,444,300)

(2.7)


FTEs

1,573.2

1,567.7

1,570.7

1,567.7

1,567

(5.5)

(0.3)

 

Note: FY 2005-06 figures include the results of supplementals and Executive Order (EO) actions throughJune 1, 2006.

Overview

The Department of Environmental Quality supports environmental protection, conservation, and cleanup and redevelopment programs and regulatory efforts established to protect, restore, and reuse Michigan’s air, water, and land resources.  More than half of Department’s annual revenue is collected from permits and licenses.

Major Budget Issues

·       Cleanup and Redevelopment Program: GF/GP support reestablished at $2,000,000 and Environmental Protection Fund at $1,000,000 in place of Cleanup and Redevelopment Funds as a part of a restructuring of the program

·       Reduce Federal Drinking Water Grants:  ($6,073,600, GF/GP match: $1,073,600)

Major Budget Changes from FY 2005-06 YTD Appropriations

FY 2005-06 YTD

Conference Change

1.     Underground Storage Tank Cleanup

Removes one-time Refined Petroleum Fund revenue for storage tank cleanup (Initial program support @ $45.0 million), and reduced level of funding to reflect expected annual revenue.  Funds appropriated in FY 2005-06 reimbursed owner/operators for cleanup costs.

Gross

Restricted

$102,000,000

102,000,000

($80,000,000)

(80,000,000)

2.     Strategic Water Quality Initiatives Grants

New line item providing for grants to communities to prepare applications for loans for the construction of waste water infrastructure and nonpoint source control projects.

Gross

Restricted

$0

0

$40,000,000

40,000,000

3.     Contaminated Site Investigation/Cleanup Program

The funding sources for this program are adjusted.  The Cleanup Redevelopment Fund no longer can support the expenses of the cleanup program.  Support now includes $2.0 million GF/GP, and $1.0 million Environmental Protection Fund.

Gross

Private

Restricted

GF/GP

$21,702,200

150,000

21,552,200

$0

$0

0

(2,000,000)

$2,000,000

4.     Environmental Cleanup and Redevelopment Program

Authorization is provided for sites included in boilerplate section 705, supported by CMI Response Fund, $5.6 million, and Environmental Protection Bond fund, $15.5 million, revenue.

Gross

Restricted

$0

$0

$21,100,000

$21,100,000

5.     Brownfield Grants and Loans

Support to communities and brownfield redevelopment authorities for committed redevelopment projects.

Gross

Restricted

$0

$0

$8,811,000

$8,811,000

6.     Drinking Water Grants

Reduces Federal support to reflect expected grant level.  The General Fund is reduced to reflect matching requirements.

Gross

Federal

Restricted

GF/GP

$113,053,500

85,000,000

21,200,000

$6,853,500

($6,073,600)

(5,000,000)

0

($1,073,600)

7.     Water Withdrawal Law Implementation

Funds provided for database management, permitting, enforcement, and groundwater studies.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

$0

0

$0

$605,000

105,000

$500,000

8.     Wastewater Treatment System Plan Review

Eliminates 4 engineer positions that review plans and issue permits for new wastewater treatment systems.

FTEs

Gross

Federal

Restricted

GF/GP

98.1

$15,281,200

3,916,400

8,077,700

$3,287,100

(4.0)

($367,500)

0

0

($367,500)

9.     Clean Michigan Initiative Administrative Support

The 3% CMI bond set-aside for program administration has been nearly spent; support for the Contaminated Site Investigation program is replaced by $1.9 million from the Environmental Protection Fund.

Gross

Private

Restricted

$21,702,200

150,000

$21,552,200

($0)

0

($0)

10.   Land and Water Management Permit Fees

Support is shifted between restricted fund sources (from permit fees to the Environmental Protection Fund: $1,613,800). Insufficient revenue exists to cover division regulatory programs.  This recommendation is has been made possible through passage of a FY 2005-06 supplemental transferring $7.0 million from the community pollution prevention fund to the Environmental Protection Fund.

Gross

IDG

Federal

Restricted

GF/GP

$12,750,200

908,100

3,292,300

3,286,000

$5,263,800

$0

0

0

0

$0

11.   Manufactured Housing Fees

Eliminates deduct for Manufactured Housing Fees. Legislation to increase these fees has not been enacted. Funding for this program is not available from the Department of Labor and Economic Growth.

Gross

Federal

Restricted

GF/GP

$16,052,700

9,620,200

4,649,300

$1,783,200

($633,300)

0

(633,300)

$0

12.   Contaminated Sediments: City of St. Clair Shores

       Lange/Revere Canals

Funding is provided to support local cleanup efforts inAnchorBay.

Gross

Restricted

$0

0

$500,000

500,000

13.   Water Supply Wells: City ofSt. Louis

Funding is provided toward the development cost of new water supply wells for the City ofSt. Louis (boilerplate section 703).

Gross

Restricted

$0

$0

$300,000

$300,000

14.   Real Time Water Quality Monitoring

Funding for the pilot water quality monitoring project in theLake St. Clair watershed is retained: $250,000

Gross

Restricted

$250,000

250,000

$0

0

15.  Muskegon County Wetlands Restoration

Funding is provided toward the establishment of a wetland on Little Black Creek (boilerplate section 1104).

Gross

Restricted

$0

$0

$200,000

$200,000

16.   Office of Environmental Ombudsman

An interdepartmental grant to the Legislative Council would establish a new office responsible for resolving conflicts arising from environmental regulations or enforcement actions.

Gross

GF/GP

$0

$0

$200,000

$200,000

17.   Household Hazardous Waste

Continuation funding is provided for southwestMichigan communities.

Gross

Restricted

$100,000

$100,000

$0

$0

18.   Economic Adjustments

Provides support for the negotiated civil service 3.5% wage increase, retirement plan contributions, and employer share of health insurance premiums.

Gross

IDG

Federal

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

$5,777,800

175,300

1,275,800

3,227,900

$1,098,800

Major Boilerplate Changes from FY 2005-06

Sec. 222.  Permit Program Benchmark Studies– NEW

Establishes a stakeholder panel to study permit process comparing DEQ permit programs to permit programs of otherGreat Lakes states.

Sec. 226.  Cost Allocation Plan for Administration (Restricted Funds)– NEW

Requires the department to develop a cost allocation plan for the use of restricted funds in its administrative units.  This plan may be phased in over 3 fiscal years.

Sec. 227.  Oil or Alternative Fuels Refinery Permits– NEW

Expedites permit processing related to a proposed refinery or petroleum or alternative fuels.

Sec. 228.  Penalty Revenue from Fines or Fees– NEW

Deposits revenue collected by the department from assessed penalties into the General Fund.

Sec. 229.  NPDES Rules Enforcement: Agricultural Groundwater Discharge– NEW

Prohibits the enforcement of discharge limitations on farms not found to have discharges toMichigan waters.

Sec. 503.  Permit Compliance Guides– NEW

Requires guides for the fruit and vegetable producers to assist with rule compliance.

Sec. 504.  Community Outreach Pilot Program– NEW

Provides funding for a portable community outreach module for enhanced community awareness of environmental issues that may impact their community.

Sec. 602.  Beach Grooming– NEW

Requires a report on beach grooming practices.

Sec. 702.  Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Site List– DELETED

Provides a list of cleanup sites, and prohibits the department from spending $42.0 million for cleanup efforts until the program is authorized in statute.

Sec. 703.  Underground Storage Tank: Initial Cleanup– DELETED

States that the $45.0 million appropriation is to be used to support the Advisory Council recommendations for owner/operator reimbursements.

Sec. 704.  Peer Reviewed Risk Assessment– REVISED

Requires a status report listing efforts made by the department to comply with section requirements:Jan. 1, '06

Sec. 705.  Cleanup Site List– NEW

Provides a list of sites to be cleaned up with funds appropriated in Part 1.

Sec. 903.  Groundwater Use Rule Promulgation– DELETED

Directs Department to not promulgate rules regarding groundwater use or withdrawal unless it implements provisions of 2003 Parts 148 and 177.

Sec. 1001.  Solid Waste Disposal Facility Inspections – DELETED

Requires periodic inspections ofMichigan disposal sites receiving out-of-state solid waste.


GENERAL GOVERNMENT

Analysts:  Robin Risko, Viola Bay Wild

FY 2005-06 YTD

Revised  

(as of06/01/06)

Executive

House

Senate*

Conference

Gross

$3,419,774,000

$3,007,324,600

$2,941,233,400

$3,013,476,000

$2,913,277,200

IDG/IDT

604,409,300

589,646,200

585,266,100

591,363,800

588,867,600

Federal

102,542,900

103,227,200

55,540,200

103,227,200

55,540,200

Local

2,725,400

2,766,200

2,766,200

2,776,200

2,766,200

Private

1,250,100

1,250,100

550,100

1,250,100

550,100

Restricted

2,092,741,500

1,649,653,800

1,665,891,800

1,670,243,000

1,658,248,000

GF/GP

$616,104,800

$660,781,100

$631,219,000

$644,625,700

$607,305,100


FTEs

7,314.4

7,287.4

7,135.4

7,299.4

7,138.4

NOTE: FY 2005-06 YTD, Executive, and Senate figures includeMichigan Strategic Fund appropriations.

Overview of All General Government Departments

The Conference Report totals $2.9 billion gross and $607.3 million GF/GP.

The Conference Report is $506.5 million, or 14.8%, under current-year gross and $8.8 million, or 1.4%, under current-year GF/GP.

The Conference Report is $94.0 million, or 3.1%, under the revised Executive recommended gross and $53.5 million, or 8.1%, under the revised Executive recommended GF/GP.

 

 

 


SEC. 102:  ATTORNEY GENERAL

Analyst:  Robin Risko

FY 2005-06 YTD

(as of06/01/06)

Revised

Executive

House

Senate

Conference

Gross

$65,748,100

$68,306,300

$68,306,300

$68,104,000

$68,532,300

IDG/IDT

13,408,400

13,914,300

13,914,300

13,914,300

13,914,300

Federal

9,827,100

10,236,500

10,236,500

10,236,500

10,236,500

Local

0

0

0

0

0

Private

0

0

0

0

0

Restricted

11,011,400

11,259,500

11,259,500

11,485,500

11,485,500

GF/GP

$31,501,200

$32,896,000

$32,896,000

$32,467,700

$32,896,000


FTEs

566.0

563.0

563.0

565.0

565.0

 

 

Overview

The Attorney General serves as legal counsel for state departments, agencies, boards, commissions, and their officers, brings actions and intervenes in cases on the state’s behalf, and represents legislators and judges who may be sued while acting in their official capacities.  The Attorney General issues opinions on questions of law submitted by members of the Legislature and others, serves as chief law enforcement officer of the state, and has supervisory powers over all local prosecuting attorneys.  The Department’s mission is to protect the common legal rights of citizens, defend the Constitution and the laws of the state, and represent the legal interests of government. The Department’s goals are to make the state a safe place for its citizens, offer justice to the victims of crime, defend common natural resources and monetary assets of the state, and deliver excellent legal services at a minimum cost to tax payers.


Major Budget Changes from FY 2005-06 YTD Appropriations

Executive

House

Senate

Conference

1.   Increased Federal Funding

Includes authorization for the Department to receive additional federal grant funding made available from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Medicaid fraud control activities ($510,700), for child support enforcement activities ($450,000), and for a domestic violence prosecution program ($67,000).

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

$1,027,700

1,027,700

$0

$1,027,700

1,027,700

$0

$1,027,700

1,027,700

$0

$1,027,700

1,027,700

$0

2.     Fund Source Adjustments

Eliminates 2.0 FTE positions and Real Estate Enforcement Fund revenue based on a lack of need for service in that area ($226,000); eliminates Corporate and Security Fees revenue due to charges for services provided being funded from an IDG from DLEG ($140,300); and reduces IDG funding from MDOT State Trunkline Fund by $300,000 in order to align the authorization with what the Department expects to receive for services provided.

FTEs

Gross

IDG

Restricted

GF/GP

(2.0)

($666,300)

(300,000)

(366,300)

$0

(2.0)

($666,300)

(300,000)

(366,300)

$0

0.0

($440,300)

(300,000)

(140,300)

$0

0.0

($440,300)

(300,000)

(140,300)

$0

3.   Program Reductions

Reduces GF/GP funding and offsets the reduction with increased IDG funding from DHS and state restricted funding from the Liquor Purchase Revolving Fund and the Oil and Gas Privilege Fee fund.

Gross

IDG

Restricted

GF/GP

$0

140,000

60,000

($200,000)

$0

140,000

60,000

($200,000)

$0

140,000

60,000

($200,000)

$0

140,000

60,000

($200,000)

4.   Economic Adjustments

Includes additional funding for salary and wage, insurance, and retirement costs, and reduces funding for building occupancy charges.

Gross

IDG

Federal

Restricted

GF/GP

$3,224,500

665,900

409,400

554,400

$1,594,800

$3,224,500

665,900

409,400

554,400

$1,594,800

$3,224,500

665,900

409,400

554,400

$1,594,800

$3,224,500

665,900

409,400

554,400

$1,594,800

5.   GF/GP Reductions

Reduces GF/GP for various line items throughout the budget.  Total reduction is 1.3% from the Executive recommended GF/GP.

Gross

GF/GP

$0

$0

$0

$0

($428,300)

($428,300)

$0

$0

Major Boilerplate Changes from FY 2005-06

Sec. 308.  Litigation Expense Reimbursements –MODIFIED

Current-year language appropriates up to $500,000 from litigation expense reimbursements awarded to the state to be used when the Governor or Attorney General are the named party in litigation against the state and authorizes up to $500,000 of unexpended funds to be carried forward.  Executive language specifies that funding can be used to pay court judgments or settlements, attorney fees, and expenses, not including staff salaries and support costs.  House language specifies that funding can be used to pay litigation expenses, and settlements or attorney fees.  Senate and Conference Committee language specifies that funding can be used to pay litigation expenses, court judgments and settlements, or attorney fees.

Sec. 309.  Carry Forward of Prisoner Reimbursement Revenue –MODIFIED

House, Senate, and Conference Committee include language which authorizes unexpended prisoner reimbursement revenue, up to $500,000, to be carried forward.


SEC. 103:  CIVIL RIGHTS

Analyst:  Robin Risko

FY 2005-06 YTD

(as of06/01/06)

Revised

Executive

House

Senate

Conference

Gross

$13,674,900

$14,020,200

$14,020,200

$13,858,000

$14,020,200

IDG/IDT

0

0

0

0

0

Federal

1,566,200

1,566,200

1,566,200

1,566,200

1,566,200

Local

0

0

0

0

0

Private

0

0

0

0

0

Restricted

0

0

0

0

0

GF/GP

$12,108,700

$12,454,000

$12,454,000

$12,291,800

$12,454,000


FTEs

141.0

141.0

141.0

141.0

141.0

 

 

Overview

The Michigan Civil Rights Commission is charged with investigating alleged discrimination against any person because of religion, race, color, or national origin and is directed to "secure the equal protection of such civil rights without such discrimination."  The Michigan Department of Civil Rights serves as the administrative arm charged with implementing policies of the Commission.  The Department provides educational programs that promote voluntary compliance with civil rights laws, investigates and resolves discrimination complaints, and provides information and services to businesses on equal employment laws and other civil rights areas.


Major Budget Changes from FY 2005-06 YTD Appropriations

Executive

House

Senate

Conference

1.    Increased Federal Funding

Includes authorization for the Department to receive additional federal grant funding made available from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ($374,800) and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ($141,600).

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

$516,400

516,400

$0

$516,400

516,400

$0

$516,400

516,400

$0

$516,400

516,400

$0

2.    Economic Adjustments

Includes additional funding for salary and wage, insurance, retirement, and workers' compensation premium costs.

Gross

GF/GP

$366,300

$366,300

$366,300

$366,300

$366,300

$366,300

$366,300

$366,300

3.    Human Resources Optimization Project

Reduces funding in order to more accurately reflect the Department's portion of Human Resources Optimization user charges.

Gross

GF/GP

($21,000)

($21,000)

($21,000)

($21,000)

($21,000)

($21,000)

($21,000)

($21,000)

4.   GF/GP Reductions

Reduces GF/GP for various line items throughout the budget.  Total reduction is 1.3% from the Executive recommended GF/GP.

Gross

GF/GP

$0

$0

$0

$0

($162,200)

($162,200)

$0

$0

Major Boilerplate Changes from FY 2005-06

None


SEC. 104:  CIVIL SERVICE

Analyst:  Robin Risko

FY 2005-06 YTD

(as of06/01/06)

Revised

Executive

House

Senate

Conference

Gross

$35,941,600

$36,547,100

$36,547,100

$36,456,300

$36,547,100

IDG/IDT

5,670,900

5,788,100

5,788,100

5,788,100

5,788,100

Federal

4,779,100

4,779,100

4,779,100

4,779,100

4,779,100

Local

1,700,000

1,700,000

1,700,000

1,700,000

1,700,000

Private

150,000

150,000

150,000

150,000

150,000

Restricted

16,539,200

17,157,500

17,157,500

17,157,500

17,157,500

GF/GP

$7,102,400

$6,972,400

$6,972,400

$6,881,600

$6,972,400


FTEs

240.5

240.5

240.5

240.5

240.5

Overview

The Department of Civil Service is responsible for implementing policies established by the Civil Service Commission.  The Department administers a statewide merit system that provides classified job opportunities within state government, including administering competitive examinations for classified positions, setting pay scales, administering employee benefits, and administering the Civil Service Commission’s Employment Relations Policy.  The Department also maintains ongoing statewide recruitment.

 


Major Budget Changes from FY 2005-06 YTD Appropriations

Executive

House

Senate

Conference

1.    Program Reductions

Reduces GF/GP funding by $355,100.  Savings are anticipated to be generated through CSS&M cost reductions and other administrative efficiencies.

Gross

GF/GP

($355,100)

($355,100)

($355,100)

($355,100)

($355,100)

($355,100)

($355,100)

($355,100)

2.    Economic Adjustments

Includes additional funding for salary and wage, insurance, and retirement costs, and reduces funding for workers' compensation premium costs and building occupancy charges.

Gross

IDG

Restricted

GF/GP

$976,600

117,200

628,300

$231,100

$976,600

117,200

628,300

$231,100

$976,600

117,200

628,300

$231,100

$976,600

117,200

628,300

$231,100

3.    Human Resources Optimization Project

Reduces funding in order to more accurately reflect the Department's portion of Human Resources Optimization user charges.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

($16,000)

(10,000)

($6,000)

($16,000)

(10,000)

($6,000)

($16,000)

(10,000)

($6,000)

($16,000)

(10,000)

($6,000)

4.   GF/GP Reductions

Reduces GF/GP for various line items throughout the budget.  Total reduction is 1.3% from the Executive recommended GF/GP.

Gross

GF/GP

$0

$0

$0

$0

($90,800)

($90,800)

$0

$0

Major Boilerplate Changes from FY 2005-06

None


SEC. 105:  EXECUTIVE

Analyst:  Robin Risko

FY 2005-06 YTD

(as of06/01/06)

Revised

Executive

House

Senate

Conference

Gross

$5,375,500

$5,375,500

$5,375,500

$5,466,800

$5,509,900

IDG/IDT

0

0

0

0

0

Federal

0

0

0

0

0

Local

0

0

0

0

0

Private

0

0

0

0

0

Restricted

0

0

0

0

0

GF/GP

$5,375,500

$5,375,500

$5,375,500

$5,466,800

$5,509,900


FTEs

84.2

84.2

84.2

84.2

84.2

Overview

The Executive Office budget provides funding for the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and their staffs.  Divisions within the Governor’s Office include:  Legal, Operations, Community-Based Initiatives, Appointments, Constituent Services, Policy, Communications, Legislative Affairs, Scheduling, Special Projects, and the Governor’s Washington D.C. Office, Southeastern Michigan Office, and Upper Peninsula Office.


Major Budget Changes from FY 2005-06 YTD Appropriations

Executive

House

Senate

Conference

1.    Economic Adjustments

Includes additional funding for economics (Senate 3%; Conference Committee 2.5%).

Gross

GF/GP

$0

$0

$0

$0

$161,300

$161,300

$134,400

$134,400

2.   GF/GP Reductions

Reduces GF/GP for various line items throughout the budget.  Total reduction is 1.3% from the Executive recommended GF/GP.

Gross

GF/GP

$0

$0

$0

$0

($70,000)

($70,000)

$0

$0

Major Boilerplate Changes from FY 2005-06

There is no boilerplate for the Executive Office.


SEC. 106:  INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Analyst:  Robin Risko

FY 2005-06 YTD

(as of06/01/06)

Revised

Executive

House

Senate

Conference

Gross

$384,706,700

$378,422,000

$378,422,000

$380,639,600

$378,222,000

IDG/IDT

384,706,700

378,422,000

378,422,000

380,639,600

378,222,000

Federal

0

0

0

0

0

Local

0

0

0

0

0

Private

0

0

0

0

0

Restricted

0

0

0

0

0

GF/GP

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0


FTEs

1,766.4

1,781.4

1,781.4

1,791.4

1,782.4

Overview

The Department of Information Technology (DIT) acts as a general contractor between the state’s information technology users and private sector providers of information technology (IT) products and services.  The Department’s services include application development and maintenance; desktop, mainframe, server and local area network computer support and management; contract, project, and procurement planning; telecommunication services; security; and software and software licensing.  The Department utilizes existing technology funding and state employees from within the other 19 executive branch departments and agencies; each state department and agency requests spending authority to fund information technology-related activities and pays for technology services rendered by the Department of Information Technology through an interdepartmental grant.  Administration of fund sources remains with each agency.


Major Budget Changes from FY 2005-06 YTD

Executive

House

Senate

Conference

1.    Economic Adjustments

Includes additional funding for salary and wage, insurance, retirement, and rent costs and for building occupancy charges.

Gross

IDG

GF/GP

$7,176,600

7,176,600

$0

$7,176,600

7,176,600

$0

$7,176,600

7,176,600

$0

$7,176,600

7,176,600

$0

2.     Program Enhancements

Makes adjustments to reflect program enhancement appropriations made in other department budgets:

·       Adds $5.5 million for Integrated Service Delivery Project in Department of Human Services (DHS)

·       Adds $1.1 million for Business Application Modernization Project in Department of State

·       Adds $1.0 million for Michigan Public Safety Communications System in Department of State Police

·       Adds $399,900 for Social Security Administration Electronic Death Registry System in Department of Community Health

·       Adds $370,000 to implement Social Security Privacy Act in Department of Management and Budget.

Gross

IDG

GF/GP

$8,369,300

8,369,300

$0

$8,369,300

8,369,300

$0

$8,369,300

8,369,300

$0

$8,369,300

8,369,300

$0

3.     Base Adjustments

Adjustments to more accurately reflect appropriations for IT services/projects in other department budgets:

·       Adds $17.0 million to align DIT IDGs with enacted IT appropriations in other department budgets

·       Adds $3.2 million for DMB for on-going maintenance costs of state's retirement system

·       Adds $1.8 million for Department of Corrections for conversion of modules, server replacements, and desktop maintenance

·       Removes one-time appropriation of $17.8 million for Child Support Arrearage Program in DHS

·       Removes $3.9 million from DHS as a result of contract and other IT-related savings

·       Removes $1.1 million from Department of State Police due to expiration of Commercial Vehicle Information Systems Network grant

·       Removes one-time appropriation of $1.0 million for e-Procurement Project in DMB.

Gross

IDG

GF/GP

($1,863,000)

(1,863,000)

$0

($1,863,000)

(1,863,000)

$0

($1,863,000)

(1,863,000)

$0

($1,863,000)

(1,863,000)

$0

4.     Funding for DCH

Reflects additional FTE positions and federal funding available to Department of Community Health for the Medicaid Management Information System.

FTEs

Gross

IDG

GF/GP

0.0

$0

0

$0

0.0

$0

0

$0

9.0

$2,117,500

2,117,500

$0

0.0

$0

0

$0

5.     Funding for MGCB

Reflects additional FTE position and state restricted funds in Casino Gaming budget for Michigan Gaming Control Board to hire a database administrator.

FTEs

Gross

IDG

GF/GP

0.0

$0

0

$0

0.0

$0

0

$0

1.0

$100,000

100,000

$0

1.0

$100,000

100,000

$0

6.     Funding for 2-1-1

Includes funding as a placeholder until discussions on 2-1-1 funding are finalized.

Gross

IDG

GF/GP

$0

0

$0

$0

0

$0

$100

100

$0

$0

0

$0


Major Boilerplate Changes from FY 2005-06

Sec. 577.  Michigan Public Safety Communications System –MODIFIED

Executive, Senate, and Conference Committee include language which authorizes unexpended revenues to be carried forward.

Sec. 579.  Report on Life-Cycle of Hardware and Software – RETAINED

Houseand Conference Committee include current-year language which requires the Department to submit a report which analyzes and makes recommendations on the life-cycle of information technology hardware and software.  Executive and Senate do not include the language.

Sec. 581.  Information Technology Assets – NEW

Houseand Conference Committee include new language which requires DIT to conduct a study of the state's information technology assets, to determine any benefits and economies that can be achieved, and to summarize the top ten initiatives that would provide the most benefit to the state and the cost of implementing those initiatives.  Executive and Senate do not include the language.

Sec. 585.  Child Support Enforcement System –RETAINED

Houseand Conference Committee include current-year language which requires the Department to provide a report on the total amount of funding expended for the Child Support Enforcement System.  Executive and Senate do not include the language.


SEC. 107:  LEGISLATURE

Analyst:  Robin Risko

FY 2005-06 YTD

(as of06/01/06)

Revised

Executive

House

Senate

Conference

Gross

$130,439,900

$129,731,900

$113,754,400

$131,642,000

$116,576,400

IDG/IDT

2,301,500

2,301,500

0

1,801,500

0

Federal

0

0

0

0

0

Local

0

0

0

0

0

Private

400,000

400,000

400,000

400,000

400,000

Restricted

2,356,500

2,356,500

1,109,800

2,649,700

1,109,800

GF/GP

$125,381,900

$124,673,900

$112,244,600

$126,790,800

$115,066,600


FTEs

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

Overview

The Legislature budget provides funding for the Legislative branch of state government, including the Legislative Council and agencies it governs, Legislative Retirement System, and Property Management.  The Legislative Council provides a wide variety of essential services to members and staff of the Legislature; the Michigan Legislative Retirement System provides retirement allowances, survivors’ allowances, and other benefits for members of the Legislature and their spouses, dependents, survivors, and beneficiaries; and Property Management employees maintain, operate, and repair the Capitol Building, House of Representatives Office Building, and Farnum Building.


Major Budget Changes from FY 2005-06 YTD Appropriations

Executive

House

Senate

Conference

1.    Structural Change

Transfers funding for Office of the Auditor General out of the Legislature budget and into a budget section of its own.

Not Included

Included

Not Included

Included

2.     Economic Adjustments

Includes additional funding for economics (Senate 3%; Conference Committee 2.5%).

Gross

GF/GP

$0

$0

$0

$0

$3,367,300

$3,367,300

$2,822,000

$2,822,000

3.   GF/GP Reductions

Reduces GF/GP for various line items throughout the budget.  Total reduction is 1.3% from the Executive recommended GF/GP.

Gross

GF/GP

$0

$0

$0

$0

($1,461,500)

($1,461,500)

$0

$0

Major Boilerplate Changes from FY 2005-06

None


SEC. 108:  AUDITOR GENERAL

Analyst:  Robin Risko

FY 2005-06 YTD

(as of06/01/06)

Revised

Executive

House

Senate

Conference

Gross

$0

$0

$17,477,500

$0

$16,347,500

IDG/IDT

0

0

1,801,500

0

1,801,500

Federal

0

0

0

0

0

Local

0

0

0

0

0

Private

0

0

0

0

0

Restricted

0

0

1,539,900

0

1,539,900

GF/GP

$0

$0

$14,136,100

$0

$13,006,100


FTEs

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

 

Overview

The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) is responsible for conducting post financial and performance audits of state government operations.  Audit reports provide a continuing flow of information to assist the Legislature in its oversight of approximately 100 individual state funds and an annual budget of over $27 billion.  Audit reports also provide citizens with a measure of accountability and assist department evaluation of their operations. The OAG's overall goal is to improve accounting and financial reporting practices and promote effectiveness, efficiency, and economy in state government.  The OAG's mission is to improve the accountability of public funds and to improve the operations of state government for the benefit of the citizens of the state.

The House transfers funding for the Office of the Auditor General out of the Legislature budget and into its own section of the bill.  The FY 2005-06 gross appropriation was $15,977,500; this included a $500,000 IDG from Department of Corrections, which was vetoed in the Corrections bill.  Accordingly, gross and IDG levels should have been reduced in the Auditor General budget.  Current-year funding levels compared to the House and Senate recommendations are as follows:

 

 

 

Difference from FY 2005-06 YTD

FY 2005-06 YTD

House

Senate

House

Senate

Gross

$15,477,500

$17,477,500

$15,981,800

$2,000,000

$504,300

IDG/IDT

1,801,500

1,801,500

1,801,500

0

0

Restricted

1,246,700

1,539,900

1,539,900

293,200

293,200

GF/GP

$12,429,300

$14,136,100

$12,640,400

$1,706,800

$211,100


Major Budget Changes from FY 2005-06 YTD Appropriations

Executive

House

Senate

Conference

1.    Additional Auditor Positions

Includes funding for an additional 15.0 auditor positions.

Gross

GF/GP

$0

$0

$915,000

$915,000

$0

$0

$0

$0

2.    Economic Adjustments

Includes additional funding for salary and wage, insurance, and retirement costs.

Gross

GF/GP

$0

$0

$580,000

$580,000

$372,900

$372,900

$576,800

$576,800

3.    Information Technology Equipment

Includes additional funding for information technology system equipment maintenance and improvements.

Gross

GF/GP

$0

$0

$505,000

$505,000

$0

$0

$0

$0

4.    Fund Source Adjustments

Adjusts fund sourcing in order to more accurately reflect anticipated audit charges.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

$0

0

$0

$0

293,200

($293,200)

$293,200

293,200

$0

$293,200

293,200

$0

5.   GF/GP Reductions

Reduces GF/GP for various line items throughout the budget.  Total reduction is 1.3% from the Executive recommended GF/GP.

Gross

GF/GP

$0

$0

$0

$0

($161,800)

($161,800)

$0

$0

Major Boilerplate Changes from FY 2005-06

None


SEC. 109:  MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

Analyst:  Robin Risko

FY 2005-06 YTD

(as of06/01/06)

Revised

Executive

House

Senate

Conference

Gross

$234,880,800

$496,142,000

$496,642,000

$496,877,100

$476,142,000

IDG/IDT

153,786,800

155,293,500

155,293,500

155,293,500

155,293,500

Federal

0

0

0

0

0

Local

0

0

0

0

0

Private

0

0

0

0

0

Restricted

45,876,100

52,438,900

67,438,900

67,438,900

52,438,900

GF/GP

$35,217,900

$288,409,600

$273,909,600

$274,144,700

$268,409,600


FTEs

751.0

759.0

759.0

759.0

759.0

NOTE:  Executive, House, and Senate figures reflect the transfer ofStateBuilding Authority Rent Payments from the Department of Treasury.

Overview

The Department of Management and Budget (DMB) is the interdepartmental service and management agency responsible for ensuring proper financial record keeping for state agencies; managing capital outlay projects, state property, state purchasing programs, and the state’s retirement systems; supervising the state motor vehicle fleet; and providing office support services to state agencies.  The Office of the State Budget, housed within DMB, prepares, presents, and executes the state budget on behalf of the Governor.  The Department has several autonomous units, including Office of the State Employer, Office of the Children’s Ombudsman, and Office of Regulatory Reform.


Major Budget Changes from FY 2005-06 YTD

Executive

House

Senate

Conference

1.    Acquisition Services

Includes additional funding as an incentive for Department to continue properly managing acquisition services.

Gross

GF/GP

$0

$0

$500,000

$500,000

$0

$0

$0

$0

2.    Transfer of State Building Authority

       Rent

Reflects transfer of State Building Authority Rent Payments from Department of Treasury to Department of Management and Budget.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

$272,797,100

16,795,000

$256,002,100

$272,797,100

16,795,000

$256,002,100

$272,797,100

16,795,000

$256,002,100

$272,797,100

16,795,000

$256,002,100

3.    SBA Rent Adjustments

Reflects adjustments made for projected rent payments, consistent with anticipated rent payments for previously constructed projects.

Gross

GF/GP

($15,000,000)

($15,000,000)

($15,000,000)

($15,000,000)

($15,000,000)

($15,000,000)

($15,000,000)

($15,000,000)

4.    Commercial Mobile Radio Suppliers

       Fund

Authorizes Department to receive additional state restricted revenue available from the Commercial Mobile Radio Suppliers Fund;  offsets GF/GP by a like amount; funds will be used to pay SBA rent charges for State Police radio tower construction projects.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

$0

3,300,000

($3,300,000)

$0

3,300,000

($3,300,000)

$0

3,300,000

($3,300,000)

$0

3,300,000

($3,300,000)

5.    Office of Retirement Services

Includes $3.2 million for on-going maintenance costs of the state's retirement system, $370,000 for implementation of the Social Security Privacy Act, and 13.0 FTE positions and $350,000 for customer call center improvements.

FTEs

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

13.0

$3,920,000

3,920,000

$0

13.0

$3,920,000

3,920,000

$0

13.0

$3,920,000

3,920,000

$0

13.0

$3,920,000

3,920,000

$0

6.    Michigan State Fair Operations

Adjusts the base appropriation to reflect actual ongoing operational expenses of the State Fair.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

$587,400

587,400

$0

$587,400

587,400

$0

$587,400

587,400

$0

$587,400

587,400

$0

7.    Program Reductions

Reduces GF/GP by $758,200.  Savings are anticipated to be generated through staffing reductions, fund source shifts, real estate optimization, and changes to the ID Mail Delivery Program.

FTEs

Gross

IDG

Restricted

GF/GP

(6.0)

($492,000)

293,200

(27,000)

($758,200)

(6.0)

($492,000)

293,200

(27,000)

($758,200)

(6.0)

($492,000)

293,200

(27,000)

($758,200)

(6.0)

($492,000)

293,200

(27,000)

($758,200)

8.    Building Occupancy Adjustments

Includes an additional $814,600 for increased utility costs and $121,700 for rent adjustments for leased facilities.  Reduces the budget by $577,500 due to closing the Baker-Olin building.

Gross

IDG

GF/GP

$358,800

358,800

$0

$358,800

358,800

$0

$358,800

358,800

$0

$358,800

358,800

$0

9.    e-Procurement Project

Eliminates one-time $1.0 million appropriation for the completed e-Procurement project which provides an online, statewide, "one-stop shop" marketplace for purchasers.  The state can gather purchasing information for reports, collect and review government spending patterns to leverage better pricing, increase vendor competition in the bidding process, and consolidate workloads.

Gross

IDG

GF/GP

($1,000,000)

(1,000,000)

$0

($1,000,000)

(1,000,000)

$0

($1,000,000)

(1,000,000)

$0

($1,000,000)

(1,000,000)

$0

10.   Retirement Disaster Recovery Plan

Eliminates one-time $500,000 appropriation for Retirement Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Plan.  The project has been completed and provides Office of Retirement Services with a plan to maintain core functional activities in the event of a disaster.  The call center will function within 48 hours of a disaster; pension payments will be made to members within one week of a disaster.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

($500,000)

(500,000)

$0

($500,000)

(500,000)

$0

($500,000)

(500,000)

$0

($500,000)

(500,000)

$0

11.   Economic Adjustments

Includes additional funding for salary and wage, insurance, retirement, and rent costs.  Reduces funding for workers' compensation premium costs and building occupancy charges.

Gross

IDG

Restricted

GF/GP

$3,193,100

990,200

1,011,800

$1,191,100

$3,193,100

990,200

1,011,800

$1,191,100

$3,193,100

990,200

1,011,800

$1,191,100

$3,193,100

990,200

1,011,800

$1,191,100

12.   Human Resources Optimization

       Project

Increases funding to more accurately reflect  Department's portion of Human Resources Optimization user charges.

Gross

IDG

Restricted

GF/GP

$34,700

13,500

14,500

$6,700

$34,700

13,500

14,500

$6,700

$34,700

13,500

14,500

$6,700

$34,700

13,500

14,500

$6,700

13.   Gubernatorial Transition Fund

Includes additional funds for costs associated with the gubernatorial transition process.

Gross

GF/GP

$0

$0

$0

$0

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

$0

$0

14.  GF/GP Reductions

Reduces GF/GP for various line items in the budget.  Total reduction is 1.3% from the Executive recommended GF/GP.

Gross

GF/GP

$0

$0

$0

$0

($464,900)

($464,900)

$0

$0

15.   Executive Budget Revision 05/24/2006

Revised Executive adjusts funding sources for State Building Authority Rent to reflect changes authorized pursuant to 2006 PA 153 (SB 242 the supplemental bill) and to support rent obligations for the Michigan Public Safety Communications System.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

$0

(15,000,000)

$15,000,000

$0

0

$0

$0

0

$0

$0

(15,000,000)

$15,000,000

16.   Target Agreement

Reflects a savings due to the renegotiation of long-term leases for buildings the Department manages.  Rent payments the Department makes for affected leased facilities for FY 2006-07 will be reduced as a result of financial restructuring.

Gross

GF/GP

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

($20,000,000)

($20,000,000)

Major Boilerplate Changes from FY 2005-06

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

Sec. 715.  (4)  Motor Vehicle Fleet – DELETED

Houseincludes current-year language which expresses legislative intent that DMB determine the feasibility of using driver record information upon issuing state cars to state employees in order to ensure responsibility and safety.  Executive, Senate, and Conference Committee do not include the language.

Sec. 724.  Gubernatorial Transition Process –NEW

Senateincludes new language which requires the appropriation for gubernatorial transition fund to be used for costs associated with a gubernatorial transition process.  Also, states that if the incumbent is reelected, the appropriation is to lapse to the general fund.  Conference Committee does not include the language.

GENERAL SECTIONS OF BOILERPLATE

Sec. 220.  Contributions to Political Organizations –MODIFIED

House, Senate, and Conference Committee modify current year language to prohibit funding from being used to establish, operate, or administer a payroll deduction plan that enables classified state employees to make contributions to either a committee or a political organization. 

Sec. 221.  GF/GP Budget Reductions to Implement K-16 Ballot Initiative –NEW

Senateincludes new language which requires departments to provide a list of GF/GP budget cuts      sufficient to reduce department GF/GP spending by 7.93% if the K-16       ballot initiative is adopted.  Conference Committee does not include the language.


SEC. 110:  STATE

Analyst:  Robin Risko

FY 2005-06 YTD

(as of06/01/06)

Revised

Executive

House

Senate

Conference

Gross

$208,578,400

$204,793,500

$204,793,500

$198,544,400

$204,793,500

IDG/IDT

31,000,000

20,000,000

20,000,000

20,000,000

20,000,000

Federal

2,943,300

3,052,100

3,052,100

3,052,100

3,052,100

Local

0

0

0

0

0

Private

100

100

100

100

100

Restricted

161,137,200

162,608,600

162,608,600

156,608,600

162,608,600

GF/GP

$13,497,800

$19,132,700

$19,132,700

$18,883,600

$19,132,700


FTEs

1,859.8

1,859.8

1,859.8

1,859.8

1,859.8

Overview

The Department of State administers programs in four major areas:  motor vehicle transactions (includes titling and registering vehicles), traffic safety (includes driver testing); consumer protection (includes inspecting and licensing automotive repair facilities); and regulation and administration of the state's electoral process (includes training local election officials and monitoring campaign finance).


Major Budget Changes from FY 2005-06 YTD Appropriations

Executive

House

Senate

Conference

1.    Business Application Modernization Project

Includes additional funding for continued development and implementation of the Business Application Modernization Project.

Gross

GF/GP

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

2.    Motorcycle Safety Grants

Includes additional $200,000 for the Department to make grants to colleges, universities, intermediate school districts, local school districts, law enforcement agencies, and other governmental agencies located in the state, to help subsidize safety training courses for individuals interested in operating motorcycles.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

$200,000

200,000

$0

$200,000

200,000

$0

$200,000

200,000

$0

$200,000

200,000

$0

3.    Program Reductions

Reduces GF/GP funding by $365,900.  Savings are anticipated to be generated through not filling vacant FTE positions and other administrative efficiencies.

Gross

GF/GP

($365,900)

($365,900)

($365,900)

($365,900)

($365,900)

($365,900)

($365,900)

($365,900)

4.    Economic Adjustments

Includes additional funding for salary and wage, insurance, and retirement costs and for building occupancy charges.  Reduces funding for workers' compensation premium costs.

Gross

Federal

Restricted

GF/GP

$6,481,000

108,800

1,471,400

$4,900,800

$6,481,000

108,800

1,471,400

$4,900,800

$6,481,000

108,800

1,471,400

$4,900,800

$6,481,000

108,800

1,471,400

$4,900,800

5.     TACF Adjustment

Reduces authorization for the Transportation Administration Collection Fund based on revenue projections.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

$0

0

$0

$0

0

$0

($6,000,000)

(6,000,000)

$0

$0

0

$0

6.   GF/GP Reductions

Reduces GF/GP for various line items throughout the budget.  Total reduction is 1.3% from the Executive recommended GF/GP.

Gross

GF/GP

$0

$0

$0

$0

($249,100)

($249,100)

$0

$0

Major Boilerplate Changes from FY 2005-06

Sec. 815a.  Strategies for Increasing Online Transactions – NEW

House, Senate, and Conference Committee include new language which requires the Department of State to report on the number of branch office transactions completed online by Michigan residents in the preceding fiscal year.

Sec. 815(2).  Branch Optimization Plan – RETAINED

Executive and House delete current-year language which requires a detailed report regarding the Department's Branch Optimization Plan.  Senate and Conference Committee retain current law.

Sec. 820.  Transportation Administration Collection Fund – NEW

Senate includes new language which specifies how TACF reductions are to be achieved and requires legislative transfers for implementation.  Requires the Department to update revenue projections and to submit a plan on how to deal with any shortfalls.  Conference Committee does not include the language.

Sec. 821.  Keweenaw County Branch Office – NEW

Senate and Conference Committee include new language which requires the Department to complete a cost/benefit analysis regarding the feasibility of locating the Keweenaw County Secretary of State branch office with the Keweenaw County Department of Human Services office and lists specific information that is to be included in the analysis.


SEC. 111:  TREASURY

Analyst:  Viola Bay Wild

FY 2005-06 YTD

(as of6/1/06)

Revised

Executive

House

Senate

Conference

Gross

$2,340,428,100

$1,673,986,100

$1,605,894,900

$1,681,887,800

$1,596,586,300

IDG/IDT

13,535,000

13,926,800

10,046,700

13,926,800

13,848,200

Federal

83,427,200

83,593,300

35,906,300

83,593,300

35,906,300

Local

1,025,400

1,066,200

1,066,200

1,066,200

1,066,200

Private

700,000

700,000

0

700,000

0

Restricted

1,855,821,100

1,403,832,800

1,404,777,600

1,414,902,800

1,411,907,800

GF/GP

$385,919,400

$170,867,000

$154,098,100

$167,698,700

$133,857,800


FTEs

1,905.5

1,858.5

1,706.5

1,858.5

1,706.5

NOTE:  FY 2005-06 YTD, Executive, and Senate figures includeMichigan Strategic Fund appropriations.

Overview

The Department of Treasury is the chief fiscal agency of the state and the primary source of advice to the Governor on tax and fiscal policy issues.  The Department’s mission is to collect state taxes, to invest, control, and disburse state monies, and to protect the state’s credit rating and that of its cities.  The Department manages one of the nation’s largest pension funds, administers revenue sharing, and administers the student financial aid programs.  It also investigates fraudulent financial activity, provides assistance on all property tax-related issues, advises issuers of municipal obligations, and lends funds to local units of government in fiscal distress through the Emergency Loan Board.


Major Budget Changes from FY 2005-06 YTD

Executive

House

Senate

Conference

TREASURY OPERATIONS

1.      State Building Authority Rent

Reflects transfer of State Building Authority rent payments from Treasury to Department of Management and Budget.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

($253,697,100)

(16,795,000)

($236,902,100)

($253,697,100)

(16,795,000)

($236,902,100)

($253,697,100)

(16,795,000)

($236,902,100)

($253,697,100)

(16,795,000)

($236,902,100)

2.     Michigan Strategic Fund Transfer

Reflects transfer of Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) from Department of Labor and Economic Development to Treasury under 2005 PA 225.  Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) administers MSF programs and funds.  (House and Conference Committee do not include appropriations for MSF in the general government bill)

FTEs

Gross

IDG

Federal

Private

Restricted

GF/GP

0.0

$0

0

0

0

0

$0

(190.0)

($476,696,300)

(78,600)

(48,021,800)

(700,000)

(394,005,,000)

($33,890,900)

0.0

$0

0

0

0

0

$0

(190.0)

($476,696,300)

(78,600)

(48,021,800)

(700,000)

(394,005,,000)

($33,890,900)

3.      MSF Adjustments

Reflects reduction of 38.0 FTE positions and $396.2 million gross.  (House and Conference Committee do not include appropriations for MSF in the general government bill)

FTEs

Gross

IDG

Federal

Private

Restricted

GF/GP

(38.0)

($396,216,500)

0

(334,800)

0

(394,000,000)

($1,881,700)

0.0

$0

0

0

0

0

$0

(38.0)

($396,216,500)

0

(334,800)

0

(394,000,000)

($1,881,700)    

0.0

$0

0

0

0

0

$0

4.     Telephone/Telegraph Real

       Property Appraisals

Funds new program in Supervision of General Property Tax Law line item to assess telephone/telegraph company real property; 2002 PA 610 requires such assessments to be made the same as other property in the state.  Additional funding shows as a reduction due to supplemental increase in current year by SB 242, 2006 PA 153.

FTEs

Gross

GF/GP

0.0

($700,000)

($700,000)

0.0

($700,000)

($700,000)

0.0

($700,000)

($700,000)

0.0

($700,000)

($700,000)

5.     Michigan Transportation Fund

Increases Michigan Transportation Fund IDG current-year funds by $345,800 for an authorization of $8.8 million gross.

FTEs

Gross

IDG

GF/GP

0.0

$345,800

345,800

$0

0.0

($3,455,700)

(3,455,700)

$0

0.0

$345,800

345,800

$0

0.0

$345,800

345,800

$0

6.     Principal Residence Audits

Reduces funding for Principal Residence Exemption Compliance program by $250,000 gross and GF/GP.

FTEs

Gross

GF/GP

0.0

($250,000)

($250,000)

0.0

($250,000)

($250,000)

0.0

($250,000)

($250,000)

0.0

($250,000)

($250,000)

7.     Revenue Enhancement Program

Reduces Revenue Enhancement Program funds by $400,000 gross and GF/GP; reduces FTE authorization by 10.0 positions with a phased reduction.

FTEs

Gross

GF/GP

(10.0)

($400,000)  

($400,000)   

(10.0)

($400,000)

($400,000)

(10.0)

($400,000)

($400,000)

(10.0)

($400,000)

($400,000)

8.     Cybershame Target Agreement

Conference Committee replaces $5.0 million GF/GP with Delinquent Tax Collection Revenues; additional revenue is expected from implementing Executive proposed "Cybershame" initiative, which would change Michigan law to allow the names of major delinquent taxpayers to be published on the Internet.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

$0

0

$0

$0

0

$0

$0

0

$0

$0

0

$0

9.     Life Science Technology

Includes additional funds for early drug discovery grant program.  Conference moves this funding to MSF budget.

FTEs

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

0.0

$0

0

$0

0.0

$1,000,000

1,000,000

$0

0.0

$0

0

$0

0.0

$0

0

$0

10.   Program Reductions

Reduces GF/GP by $538,000; savings  anticipated from HR Training reductions, administrative efficiencies, and other program reductions.

FTEs

Gross

GF/GP

0.0

($538,000)  

($538,000)   

0.0

($538,000)

($538,000)

0.0

($538,000)

($538,000)

0.0

($538,000)

($538,000)

11.   HR Optimization Adjustments

Reduces funds for HR Optimization by $72,400 gross and GF/GP; reduces FTE authorization by 1.0 position to reflect HR Optimization adjustment savings.

FTEs

Gross

GF/GP

(1.0)

($72,400)  

($72,400)   

(1.0)

($72,400)

($72,400)

(1.0)

($72,400)

($72,400)

(1.0)

($72,400)

($72,400)

12.   Economic Adjustments

Includes additional funds for salary and wage, insurance, retirement, and building occupancy costs.  (Executive and Senate recommendations include economic adjustments for MSF.)

Gross

IDG

Federal

Local

Restricted

GF/GP

$8,219,100

391,800

590,100

40,700

4,903,500

$2,293,000

$7,399,400

391,800                            

500,900

40,700

4,903,500

$1,562,500

$8,219,100

391,800

590,100

40,700

4,903,500

$2,293,000

$7,399,400

391,800                            

500,900

40,700

4,903,500

$1,562,500

REVENUE SHARING

13.   Constitutional Revenue Sharing

Adds funds for constitutional revenue sharing payments to cities, villages, and townships (CVTs) from FY 2005-06 level.  Conference amount represents updated estimates from May Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference (CREC).

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

$15,530,000

15,530,000

$0

$15,530,000

15,530,000

$0

$15,530,000

15,530,000

$0

$6,375,000

6,375,000

$0

14.   Statutory Revenue Sharing

Reduces funding for statutory revenue sharing payments to CVTs from FY 2005-06 level.  Conference amount represents updated estimates from May CREC.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

($18,030,000)

(18,030,000)

$0

($18,030,000)

(18,030,000)

$0

($18,030,000)

(18,030,000)

$0

($15,865,000)

(15,865,000)

$0

15.   Special Census Revenue Sharing

Funds special census revenue sharing payments to be prorated among qualifying local units of government.  Additional funds show as reduction due to supplemental increase in current year by SB 242, 2006 PA 153.

Gross

GF/GP

($33,700)

($33,700)

($33,700)

($33,700)

($700)

($700)

($700)

($700)

16.   SHARE Grant Program

Includes $15.2 million gross and GF/GP for SHARE grants to CVTs that have implemented or plan to implement certain performance measures.  Grants to be made primarily to cities, townships, and villages that have had Constitutional increases offset by statutory reductions.

Gross

GF/GP

$0

$0

$15,190,100

$15,190,100

$0

$0

$0

$0

DEBT SERVICE

17.   Debt Service

Adds $14.0 million gross and GF/GP for required debt service payments for Clean Michigan Initiative bond; reduces total debt service payment on Quality of Life bond by $4.2 million; adds $8.0 million GF/GP (reflects fund source shift of $8.0 million from state restricted Cleanup and Development Funds to GF/GP); reduces payments for Water Pollution Control bond by $134,200 gross and GF/GP; adds $1.5 million gross and GF/GP for a new bond issue program, the Great Lakes Water Quality Bond.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

$11,156,800

(12,200,000)

$23,356,800

$11,156,800

(12,200,000)

$23,356,800

$11,156,800

(12,200,000)

$23,356,800

$11,156,800

(12,200,000)

$23,356,800

GRANTS

18.   Grants

Adds $900,000 gross and GF/GP for Senior Citizen Cooperative Housing Tax Exemption Program; reduces  Qualified Agricultural Loan payments by $459,900 gross and GF/GP; adds $362,000 gross and GF/GP for Renaissance Zone Reimbursement payments to libraries for lost property tax revenue associated with renaissance zones; reduces grants to counties in lieu of taxes by $5,000 gross and GF/GP; reduces Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) payments for local wireless 911 emergency response services due to CMRS program sunset on December 31, 2006.  Executive and House fund program for the first three months in FY 2006-07 and decrease funding by $23.5 million; anticipating extension of the sunset, Senate and Conference Committee decrease by $13.4 million.  Senate includes $100 placeholder for Huron Clinton Metro Parks grant.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

($22,692,900)

(23,490,000)

$787,100

($22,692,900)

(23,490,000)

$787,100

(12,622,800)

(13,410,000)

$787,200

(12,622,900)

(13,410,000)

$787,100


Major Boilerplate Changes from FY 2005-06

DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY

Sec. 904a.  Financial Services Expenditure Appropriation

Appropriates funds to pay expenditures for financial services provided by financial institutions through restricting revenues from common cash interest earnings and investment earnings. Executive, House, Senate, and Conference Committee include the new language.

Sec. 938. Michigan Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority Act

Houseincludes new language that authorizes the Department to expend funds received under the Michigan Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority Act for operation expenses and grants to Civil Service Commission and State Employee's Retirement Fund.  Executive, Senate, and Conference do not include the new language.

Sec. 947.  Audit Enhancements

Houseretains current law and adjusts funding amounts to reflect appropriations.  With the exception of current contract obligations, $5.7 million of the $6.2 million appropriation shall fund revenue enhancement collection activities performed by state employees only.  The Senate and Conference Committee require that $4.6 million of the $5.1 million appropriation shall be used for revenue collection enhancement; the remaining $500,000 balance shall be used for principal residence exemption compliance program and to develop a statewide web-based data base with carryforward of funds authorized.  Unexpended funding of revenue enhancement program is designated as a work project for database with an estimated cost of $24.6 million. The House, Senate, and Conference Committee require quarterly progress reports for personal property tax audit and principal residence audit programs and a performance audit of principal residence audit program by the Auditor General.  Executive deletes the language. 

Sec. 948.  Electronic Income Tax Filing

House, Senate,and Conference Committee include language that requires Department to submit a report containing the number of tax returns, including state income and single business tax returns, filed on-line in the preceding fiscal year.  Executive deletes the language.

Sec. 949.  Income Tax Form Check-off Initiatives

Senate and Conference Committee include language that requires Department to develop a plan for individual income tax form check-off initiatives that includes a process to determine the legal and operational feasibility of each proposed checkoff.  Executive andHouse do not include the new language.

Sec. 949a.  Huron-Clinton Metroparks Authority Inventory Reimbursement

Senate and Conference Committee include language that requires the authority to reimburse any counties that made a payment to that authority as an inventory reimbursement payment from the state in FY 2006-07.  Executive andHouse do not include the new language.

Sec. 949b.  Transportation Cost Allocation Plan

Houseand Conference Committee include new language that requires Department to develop a cost allocation plan to determine actual costs of work performed for state restricted transportation funds.  Executive andSenate do not include the new language.

Sec. 957.  SHARE Grants

Houseincludes new language that appropriates funding for SHARE grants to be awarded to cities, townships, and villages that pass a resolution indicating that they have implemented or plan to implement certain performance criteria.  Grant payments will be made primarily to cities, townships, and villages that have had Constitutional increases offset by statutory reductions. Executive, Senate, and Conference Committee do not include the new language.

LOTTERY

Sec. 962.  Use of Professional or Amateur Athletes in Advertising

Executive and House delete language that prohibits the Bureau of State Lottery from using professional or amateur sports figures with the lottery or its products with the exception of NASCAR drivers promoting instant ticket products. Senate and Conference Committee retain current law.

MICHIGAN STRATEGIC FUND – NOT INCLUDED

Sec. 1001 – 1012.  (See summary for Article 13.)


HIGHER EDUCATION

Analyst:  Kyle I. Jen

FY 2005-06

FY 2006-07

FY 2006-07

FY 2006-07

FY 2006-07

Difference:  Conf

from FY 2005-06 YTD

Year-to-Date

Executive

Senate

House

Conference

Amount

%

IDG/IDT

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

--

Federal

3,500,000

3,000,000

3,000,000

3,000,000

3,000,000

(500,000)

(14.3)

Local

0

0

0

0

0

0

--

Private

0

0

0

0

0

0

--

Restricted

153,500,000

153,800,000

157,050,000

148,800,000

159,700,000

6,200,000

4.0

GF/GP

1,577,443,900

1,585,040,700

1,617,836,800

1,629,150,700

1,624,791,300

47,347,400

3.0

Gross

$1,734,443,900

$1,741,840,700

$1,777,886,800

$1,780,950,700

$1,787,491,300

$53,047,400

3.1


FTEs

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

0.0

0.0

Note: FY 2005-06 figures include the results of supplementals and Executive Order (EO) actions throughFebruary 9, 2006.

 

Overview

The Higher Education budget includes funding for the operations of the 15 state universities; need- and merit-based financial aid programs for students attending state universities, community colleges, and independent colleges and universities; and several other higher education-related programs─including Michigan State University’s Agriculture Experiment Station and Extension Service.

Major Budget Changes from FY 2005-06 YTD Appropriations

FY 2005-06

YTD

Conference Change

1.     State University Operations Funding

Exec Rec provided 2.0% across-the-board increase for three major research universities and overall increase of 2.0% for other 12 universities based in part on four data components.  Senate provided $3,750-per-FYES funding floor and 1.8% across-the-board increase.  Additional funds added to bring eight universities up to amounts allocated to them under Exec Rec.  House utilized funding model with enrollment-, degree -, and research-based components with 4.0% limit on increases and 2.0% limit on decreases.  Additional funds added for Indian Tuition Waiver costs and Northern Michigan (Superior Dome/transition to model).  Conference provides overall increase of 3.0% based on four sets of funding adjustments:

(1) Adjustments based on House-passed funding model with 2.9% limit on increases and no reductions.

(2) Funding increases for $3,775-per-FYES funding floor (increase for Grand Valley capped at $1.9 million).

(3) For universities not receiving an increase under (1) or (2), $450 per Pell Grant awarded to students at those universities.

(4) Various other adjustments for six universities.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

$1,419,831,900

9,500,000

$1,410,331,900

$43,262,000

0

$43,262,000

2.    Agriculture Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension

Exec Rec maintained current-year levels for these appropriations.  Senate and House increased both line items by 2.0%; House added additional $300,000 to Cooperative Extension line designated for local 4-H programs.  Conference includes 2.0% increases.

Gross

GF/GP

$61,768,100

$61,768,100

$1,235,400

$1,235,400

3.    Mich. Public School Empl. Retirement System (MPSERS)

House added $1.7 million GF/GP for payment to MPSERS, to be used to reduce payments by the seven state universities with employees in the system.  Conference does not include this item.

Gross

GF/GP

$0

$0

$0

$0

4.    Tuition Grant Program

Exec Rec eliminated $58.8 million for Tuition Grant Program to reflect eventual phase-out of program and added $29.5 million GF/GP to Competitive Scholarship line for costs of reduced Tuition Grant awards to undergraduate students currently receiving awards; net savings was $29.3 million.  Senate and House did not concur with phase-out and retained current total funding for program; $4.0 million in carry-forward revenue offset with GF/GP.  Conference maintains current total funding amount and includes $2.9 million in FY 2005-06 carry-forward revenue.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

$58,768,100

4,000,000

$54,768,100

$0

(1,100,000)

$1,100,000

5.     State Competitive Scholarships

Exec Rec offset $3.0 million from Michigan Higher Education Assistance Authority (MHEAA) operating fund with GF/GP funds and removed $500,000 in federal funding no longer available.  Senate concurred with federal reduction but retained MHEAA funds.  House concurred with both Exec Rec changes.  Conference concurs with federal reduction and retains MHEAA funds.

Gross

Federal

Restricted

GF/GP

$34,630,500

2,000,000

3,000,000

$29,630,500

($500,000)

(500,000)

0

$0

6.     Nursing Scholarship Program

Exec Rec maintained current-year level for this item.  Senate increased appropriation by $250,000 (Merit Award Trust Fund).  House maintained current-year level.  Conference includes Senate increase.

Gross

Restricted

$4,000,000

4,000,000

$250,000

250,000

7.     Michigan Merit Award Program

Exec Rec, Senate, and House increased appropriation from Merit Award Trust Fund by 1.0% for projected costs of $2,500 Merit Awards and middle school exam-based awards; cost estimate for appropriation does not include $1,000 out-of-state awards.  Conference concurs.

Gross

Restricted

$126,400,000

126,400,000

$1,300,000

1,300,000

8.     Tuition Incentive Program (TIP)

Exec Rec, Senate, and House increased appropriation by 16.7% to fund projected cost increase for program due to growing number of students certified as eligible due to Medicaid eligibility.  Conference concurs with increase and offsets $250,000 in Merit Award Trust Fund revenue with GF/GP to balance Merit funds.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

$12,000,000

6,600,000

$5,400,000

$2,000,000

(250,000)

$2,250,000

9.     Children of Veterans Tuition Grant Program

Exec Rec, Senate, and House removed $500,000 GF/GP for half-year costs of program shifted from Military and Veterans Affairs budget and added $1.0 million in restricted funding from income tax check-off contributions.  Conference concurs.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

$500,000

0

$500,000

$500,000

1,000,000

($500,000)

10.    MiLEAD Initiative

Exec Rec and Senate added $5.0 million appropriation from Civilian Conservation Corps Endowment Fund to pay for costs of proposed Michigan Leadership, Education, and Development (MiLEAD) Initiative; grants would be made to colleges/universities for residential programs for at-risk youth to earn college credit and perform conservation-based community service.  House did not include proposed appropriation.  Conference includes appropriation.

Gross

Restricted

$0

0

$5,000,000

5,000,000


Major Boilerplate Changes from FY 2005-06

Sec. 212(3).  Fiscal Agency Report– RETAINED

Requires fiscal agencies to provide detailed description of procedures used to determine appropriation amounts.  Exec Rec deleted.  Senate, House, and Conference retain.

Sec. 221.  Construction Contracts – NOT INCLUDED

Prohibits state universities from entering into construction contracts that discriminate based on specified criteria, including membership in a labor organization.  House added new section.  Conference does not include section.

Sec. 301(6).  Tuition Grants: Proposed Phase-Out– NOT INCLUDED

Allows expenditure of $29.5 million from Competitive Scholarship line item to provide reduced Tuition Grant awards to undergraduate students currently receiving awards.  Exec Rec added new subsection.  Senate, House, and Conference do not include subsection.

Sec. 302.  Tuition Grants: Current Provisions– REVISED

Provides for distribution of Tuition Grant funds.  Exec Rec deleted.  Senate retained and moved application deadline from July 15 to July 1.  House retained, concurred with July 1 deadline, stated that FY 2007-08 deadline will be June 1, and increased specified maximum award amount from $2,000 to $2,400.  Conference concurs with July 1 deadline and retains specified maximum award amount of $2,000.

Sec. 308.  Financial Aid Payment Schedules– RETAINED

Provides for quarterly financial aid payments schedules.  Exec Rec revised schedule for most programs to 25/25/25/25. Senate, House, and Conference retain current schedules of either 40/40/10/10 or 50/25/25/0.

Sec. 310.  Tuition Incentive Program (TIP)– REVISED

Sets provisions for TIP.  Exec Rec required that participants file Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and added achievement of junior-level status as possible criterion to enter Phase II.  Senate required only that participants request information on filing FAFSA and did not include junior-level criterion.  House concurred with both Exec Rec changes and provided that federal grant aid be deducted from TIP amounts.  Conference concurs with Senate.

Sec. 312.  Nursing Scholarship Program – REVISED

Provides for distribution of funds appropriated for Nursing Scholarship Program.  Senate added language including master's degree students as eligible for scholarships, subject to the same statutory requirements as for undergraduate students.  House did not included Senate-added language.  Conference concurs with Senate.

Sec. 313.  MiLEAD Initiative – NEW

Provides for grants of up to $1.0 million each to public colleges/universities under MiLEAD initiative.  Exec Rec added new section.  Senate added private institutions as eligible grant recipients.  House did not include new section.  Conference includes section, makes private institutions eligible, and specifies that appropriation is a work project.

Sec. 314.  Children of Veterans Tuition Grants Program – NEW

Requires annual report on the number and amount of grant awards under the Children of Veterans Tuition Grant Program.  House added new section.  Conference concurs.

Sec. 315.  Tuition Grants: Report on Academic Progress – NOT INCLUDED

Requires annual report on the number and amount of Tuition Grant awards; states legislative intent that Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Michigan submit report on academic progress of Tuition Grant recipients.    House added new section.  Conference does not include section.

Sec. 402.  Douglas Lake Biological Station– RETAINED

Identifies University of Michigan's biological station at Douglas Lake as a unique resource.  Exec Rec deleted.    Senate, House, and Conference retain.

Sec. 405.  HEIDI Advisory Committee– REVISED

Establishes advisory committee for HEIDI database.  Exec Rec and Senate retained.  House deleted.  Conference includes new language referencing newly-enacted statutory provisions governing committee.

Sec. 418.  State University Funding Model– REVISED

Describes state university funding model calculations used to determine July/August payment amounts in FY 2005-06.  Exec Rec replaced language with description of calculations used to distribute 1.0% increase to 12 universities.  Senate deleted.  House retained section with revised provisions describing funding model calculations, limiting funding increases to 4.0% and funding decreases to 2.0%; added subsection stating legislative intent to review performance indicators that reflect universities' unique missions.  Conference concurs with House, but references 2.9% limit on funding increases and no funding reductions.

Sec. 419.  Superior Dome– NOT INCLUDED

Provides that $600,000 from appropriation to Northern Michigan University is for costs of operating Superior Dome.  House added new section.  Conference does not include section.

Sec. 426  Private Bookstores– REVISED

States legislative intent that private bookstores have timely access to universities' required textbook lists.  Exec Rec deleted.  Senate retained.  House and Conference retain and add further intent related to students' use of funds in university-administered accounts at private bookstores.

Sec. 434.  Local 4-H Programs – NOT INCLUDED

Designates $300,000 from Cooperative Extension appropriation for local 4-H programs.  House added new section.  Conference does not include section.

Sec. 437.  Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS)– DELETED

States legislative intent for subsidy from MPSERS stabilization subaccount to reduce university contribution rates.  Exec Rec and Senate deleted.  House included new language providing for use of appropriation to MPSERS to reduce payments to system by seven state universities.  Conference does not include section.

Sec. 450.  Per-Student Funding Floor– REVISED

Indicates that $3,650-per-FYES funding floor is reflected in university line item appropriations, except Grand Valley due to limited state resources.  Exec Rec deleted.  Senate retained and adjusted floor amount to $3,750.  House  stated that all university appropriations (except Grand Valley) equated to at least $3,749 per FYES.  Conference concurs with Senate but adjusts floor amount to $3,775.

Sec. 462.  FY 2004-05 Book Closing Funds– DELETED

Provides that university operations funds in FY 2005-06 budget bill are in addition to funds paid at FY 2004-05 book closing, which universities will recognize as FY 2005-06 revenue.  Exec Rec, Senate, House, and Conference delete.

Sec. 701a.  New Academic Programs– REVISED

Lists new programs for which state universities may report enrollment data to HEIDI.  House and Conference insert updated list.

Sec. 711.  Education Degrees– NEW

Requires each state university to report on its efforts to increase the number of education degrees conferred for teaching math, science, and certain foreign languages.  Senate added new section.  House included new section but referred to existing critical shortage area list.  Conference includes language referring to both Senate list and critical shortage area list and requiring education colleges to provide critical shortage area list to students.

Sec. 712.  Research, Technology Transfer, and High-Tech Graduates– NEW

Requires each state university to report various data items related to research funding, technology transfer, and advanced degrees in math, science, health care, and engineering.  Senate added new section.  House included new section with various revisions to data reporting requirements.  Conference concurs with House revisions.


HIGHER EDUCATION

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

(10)

(11)

FY 2006-07: Conference Report

 

FY 2005-06

Funding

$3,775-per-

$450 per

Other

AES & CES/

FY 2006-07

FY 2005-06

FY 2006-07

Year-to-Date

Model:

FYES Floor:

Pell Award

University

Financial

Conference

Change from Year-to-Date

Year-to-Date

Conference

as of 2/9/06

2.9% Limit

Cap for GVSU

for Others

Adjustments

Aid Changes

Report

 

$ Amount

Percent

 

$ per FYES*

$ per FYES*

STATE UNIVERSITIES

Central Michigan

$80,061,900

2,321,800

$82,383,700

$2,321,800

2.9

$3,736

$3,844

Eastern Michigan

76,140,600

2,028,100

78,168,700

2,028,100

2.7

4,019

4,126

Ferris State

48,634,700

1,410,400

50,045,100

1,410,400

2.9

4,611

4,745

Grand Valley State

61,129,900

1,772,800

1,895,000

64,797,700

3,667,800

6.0

3,151

3,340

Lake Superior State

12,506,300

0

422,100

12,928,400

422,100

3.4

4,827

4,990

Michigan State

283,730,300

8,228,200

227,000

292,185,500

8,455,200

3.0

6,782

6,984

Michigan Tech

48,018,800

935,700

264,800

49,219,300

1,200,500

2.5

8,095

8,298

Northern Michigan

45,051,600

0

1,347,800

46,399,400

1,347,800

3.0

5,348

5,508

Oakland

50,685,700

1,469,900

67,800

185,600

52,409,000

1,723,300

3.4

3,664

3,788

Saginaw Valley State

27,499,800

797,500

577,200

28,874,500

1,374,700

5.0

3,595

3,775

UM - Ann Arbor

316,368,500

9,174,700

253,100

325,796,300

9,427,800

3.0

8,048

8,288

UM - Dearborn

24,739,200

717,400

25,456,600

717,400

2.9

3,973

4,088

UM - Flint

20,903,100

606,200

11,000

21,520,300

617,200

3.0

4,231

4,355

Wayne State

214,666,300

0

3,035,300

2,331,400

220,033,000

5,366,700

2.5

8,603

8,818

Western Michigan

109,695,200

3,181,200

112,876,400

3,181,200

2.9

4,569

4,702

Subtotal - State Universities

$1,419,831,900

$32,643,900

$2,540,000

$4,805,200

$3,272,900

$0

$1,463,093,900

$43,262,000

3.0

$5,679

$5,852

   Merit Award Trust Fund

9,500,000

9,500,000

0

0.0

   State GF/GP

$1,410,331,900

$32,643,900

$2,540,000

$4,805,200

$3,272,900

$0

$1,453,593,900

$43,262,000

3.1

AES/CES, STATE/REGIONAL, & KCP

Agricultural Experiment Station

$33,163,800

$663,300

$33,827,100

$663,300

2.0

Cooperative Extension Service

28,604,300

572,100

29,176,400

572,100

2.0

Higher Education Database

200,000

200,000

0

0.0

Midwestern Higher Ed. Compact

90,000

90,000

0

0.0

King-Chavez-Parks (three lines)

2,691,500

2,691,500

0

0.0

Subtotal - AES/CES/State/Reg/KCP

$64,749,600

$0

$0

$0

$0

$1,235,400

$65,985,000

$1,235,400

1.9

   State GF/GP

$64,749,600

$0

$0

$0

$0

$1,235,400

$65,985,000

$1,235,400

1.9

GRANTS & FINANCIAL AID

State Competitive Scholarships

$34,630,500

($500,000)

$34,130,500

($500,000)

(1.4)

Tuition Grants

58,768,100

58,768,100

0

0.0

Michigan Work Study Program

7,326,300

7,326,300

0

0.0

Part-Time Independent Student Prog.

2,653,300

2,653,300

0

0.0

Mich. Education Opportunity Grants

2,084,200

2,084,200

0

0.0

Byrd Honors Scholarship Program

1,500,000

1,500,000

0

0.0

Nursing Scholarship & Grant Progs.

4,000,000

250,000

4,250,000

250,000

6.3

Michigan Merit Award Program

126,400,000

1,300,000

127,700,000

1,300,000

1.0

Tuition Incentive Program

12,000,000

2,000,000

14,000,000

2,000,000

16.7

Children of Vets. Tuition Grant Prog.

500,000

500,000

1,000,000

500,000

100.0

MiLEAD Initiative

0

5,000,000

5,000,000

5,000,000

--

Subtotal - Grants/Financial Aid

$249,862,400

$0

$0

$0

$0

$8,550,000

$258,412,400

$8,550,000

3.4

   Federal

3,500,000

(500,000)

3,000,000

(500,000)

(14.3)

   Merit Award Trust Fund

137,000,000

1,300,000

138,300,000

1,300,000

0.9

   MHEAA Operating Fund

3,000,000

3,000,000

0

0.0

   Tuition Grant Carry-Forward

4,000,000

(1,100,000)

2,900,000

(1,100,000)

(27.5)

   Michigan CCC Endowment Fund

0

5,000,000

5,000,000

5,000,000

--

   Contribs. to Children of Vets. Prog.

0

1,000,000

1,000,000

1,000,000

--

 

   State GF/GP

$102,362,400

$0

$0

$0

$0

$2,850,000

$105,212,400

$2,850,000

2.8

TOTAL - HIGHER ED

$1,734,443,900

$32,643,900

$2,540,000

$4,805,200

$3,272,900

$9,785,400

$1,787,491,300

$53,047,400

3.1

*FYES = FY 2004-05 fiscal year-equated students

TOTAL - FEDERAL

3,500,000

0

0

0

0

(500,000)

3,000,000

(500,000)

(14.3)

TOTAL - STATE RESTRICTED

153,500,000

0

0

0

0

6,200,000

159,700,000

6,200,000

4.0

TOTAL - GF/GP

$1,577,443,900

$32,643,900

$2,540,000

$4,805,200

$3,272,900

$4,085,400

$1,624,791,300

$47,347,400

3.0

HFA: 7/11/06


HISTORY, ARTS, AND LIBRARIES

Analyst:  Al Valenzio

FY 2005-06

FY 2006-07

FY 2006-07

FY 2006-07

FY 2006-07

Difference:  Conference

from FY 2005-06 YTD

YTD

Executive

House

Senate

Conference

Amount

%

IDG/IDT

$649,700

$79,000

$79,000

$79,000

$79,000

($570,700)

(87.8)

Federal

8,218,300

8,450,900

8,450,900

8,450,900

8,450,900

232,600

2.8

Local

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Private

577,400

577,400

577,400

577,400

577,400

0

0

Restricted

2,583,600

2,781,200

2,581,200

2,581,200

2,581,200

(2,400)

(0.1)

GF/GP

41,821,900

42,800,200

43,675,200

42,242,900

43,175,200

1,353,300

3.2

Gross

$53,850,900

$54,688,700

$55,363,700

$53,931,400

$54,863,700

$1,012,800

1.9


FTEs

232.0

232.0

232.0

232.0

232.0

0.0

0

Overview

The Department of History, Arts, and Libraries administers programs in four major areas:  arts and cultural affairs, which includes administration of Michigan’s Arts and Cultural Grants program; Mackinac Island State Park Commission, which oversees operational activities at the Mackinac Island State Park, the Michilimackinac State Park, and the Mill Creek State Park; historical program, which includes historical museum system, historical publications, archaeological, and lighthouse preservation activities; and library services, providing reference services to the public and Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches of state government, as well as assisting public libraries statewide.

Major Budget Changes from FY 2005-06 YTD Appropriations

FY 2005-06 YTD

Conference Change

1.     State Aid to Libraries

Partially restores grant funding to libraries.  This represents an increase of 4.4%.  State Aid to Cooperative Libraries is held harmless at current-year level ($4.6 million).  House recommends a 3.7% increase, or a reduction of $50,000 from the Executive.  Conference Committee combines the two line items and recommends a $315,900 increase.

Gross

GF/GP

$7,177,300

$7,177,300

$315,900

$315,900

2.     Mackinac Island State Park Operation

Executive recommends a shift of $200,000 from General Fund to the Mackinac Island State Park Operations Fund.  Conference Committee does not concur with Executive and restores GF.

FTEs

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

24.3

$1,446,000

150,000

$1,296,000

0.0

$0

0

$0

3.     Arts and Cultural Grants

House recommended a 1.4% GF increase, Senate an 8.5% decrease.  Conference Committee restores Executive recommendation that represents 3% reduction from current-year supplemented amount.

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

$10,460,200

700,000

$9,760,200

($315,900)

0

($315,900)

4.     Office of Film and Television Services

Executive eliminates General Fund support for this office as funds are provided through tobacco securitization; FTE position is transferred to Management Services line item.  House and Senate do not concur with  Executive.  Conference Committee  does not concur with Executive, and restores GF financing.

FTEs

Gross

GF/GP

1.0

$174,700

$174,700

0.0

$300

$300

5.     Economic Adjustments

Adjustments for salaries and wages, insurances, workers compensation, building occupancy charges, and retirement and FICA.  Conference Committee concurs with Executive.

Gross

IDG

Federal

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

$1,204,900

3,900

32,600

41,400

$1,127,000

Major Boilerplate Changes from FY 2005-06

Sec.  218.  Contingency Appropriations – (Executive)NEW

This allows for appropriation of additional federal funds ($2,000,000), state restricted funds ($1,000,000), local funds ($100,000), and private funds ($750,000).  Expenditures could not occur until Legislative transfers to appropriate line items are approved.  Conference Committee does not concur with Executive and deletes this section.

Sec.  221.  Development of Outcomes, Goals and Performance Standards – (House)NEW

By December 1, 2006. the department is to report to the Legislature outcomes and goals for all programs within the department along with quantifiable performance measurements.  By April 1, 2007, the department is to report to the Legislature its success in achieving the desired outcomes and goals.  Conference Committee does not concur, but does include the outcomes, goals, and performance standards in sections 401, 405, and 406.

Sec.  401 (c).  Prioritization of Arts Grants – (House)MODIFIED

The department is to give priority to art and cultural projects that serve multiple counties or that leverage significant additional public or private investment.  The House amends this to include those that have a 'significant potential to increase tourism or attract or retain businesses or residents.  Conference Committee concurs.

Sec.  401 (3).  Arts Grants Prohibitions – (House/Senate)MODIFIED

The department shall not award grants for projects or activities that include displays of human waste on religious symbols, displays of sex acts, or depictions of flag desecration.  The Senate adds a new subdivision (b) to prohibit funding for projects or activities that do not directly fund these, but are in conjunction with an event or exhibition.  Conference Committee concurs.

Sec.  401 (6).  Possible Penalties – (House)NEW

The House adds a new subsection that allows the department to withhold any remaining undistributed grant payments for a recipient that does not comply with subsection 3; recipient also may be disqualified from future grants for up to five years.  Conference Committee does not concur, reduces penalty period to three years.

Sec.  408.  –Cultural& Ethnic Heritage Centers – (House) NEW

This directs the department to make available at least $800,000 for grants to multi-cultural heritage centers.  Conference Committee does not concur and amends this to eliminate the earmarking of funds; includes permissive language to allow the MCACA to make awards to these institutions, and defines Cultural and Ethnic Heritage centers and museums.


HUMAN SERVICES

Analysts:  Robert Schneider and Bill Fairgrieve

FY 2006-07

Difference: Conf

from FY 2005-06 YTD

FY 2005-06 YTD

Rev. Executive

House

Senate

Conference

Amount

%

IDG/IDT

2,439,200

1,102,700

1,102,700

1,102,700

3,102,700

663,500

27.2

Federal

3,213,153,000

3,147,908,300

3,145,059,800

3,149,774,900

3,135,487,200

(77,665,800)

(2.4)

Local

51,076,200

55,939,500

52,939,500

55,894,400

55,519,400

4,443,200

8.7

Private

8,918,600

9,914,100

9,914,100

9,914,100

8,876,100

(42,500)

(0.5)

Restricted

71,176,100

66,868,600

66,868,600

67,468,700

67,702,000

(3,474,100)

(4.9)

GF/GP

1,081,211,900

1,190,533,200

1,150,320,600

1,187,681,500

1,197,467,900

116,256,000

10.8

Gross

4,427,975,000

4,472,266,400

4,426,205,300

4,471,836,300

4,468,155,300

40,180,300

0.9


FTEs

10,286.0

10,283.7

10,248.7

10,117.7

10,343.4

57.4

0.6

Overview

The Department of Human Services (DHS) administers a wide range of programs and services to assistMichigan's most vulnerable families, including public assistance programs that provide direct cash support as well as assistance with food, day care and other emergency needs.  The Department is also charged with protecting children and assisting families by administering foster care, adoption and family preservation programs, and by enforcing child support laws.  Finally, the DHS is responsible for delivering juvenile justice services and for licensing day care, adult foster care, and child welfare agencies in the state.

Major Budget Changes from FY 2005-06 YTD Appropriations

FY 2005-06 YTD

Conf Change

1.     Jobs, Education and Training Program Expansion

Increases funding for additional staff related to the expansion of the existing Jobs Education and Training (JET) pilot projects.  The projects seek to increase engagement of long-term Family Independence Program recipients in work activities to achieve boosted federal work participation rate.  Funding covers eligibility specialists, JET coordinators, and management/support staff, along with support services provided through DHS, DLEG and Michigan Works!

FTE

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

22.0

$1,398,500

0

$1,398,500

146.0

$23,539,700

7,187,500

$16,352,200

2.     JET Pilot Savings within FIP Program

Reflects anticipated Family Independence Program (FIP) assistance savings from expansion of Jobs Education and Training (JET) pilot project.  Pilot should result in reduced FIP benefits from a) increased employment income of clients; b) increased case closures due to income; c) fewer case re-openings due to better employment retention; and d) increased 90 day sanction under the JET pilot project for clients in noncompliance.

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

($1,698,500)

0

($1,698,500)

($25,741,400)

(4,743,500)

($20,997,900)

3.     Other FIP Policy Changes

Includes adjustments for other FIP policy changes incorporated in the final budget, including a) $7.2 million in savings from payment standard consolidation proposal; b) $4.4 million in new costs related to increasing earned income disregard in JET pilot to $200 plus 50% of earned income; and c) $460,000 in costs for implementing Transitional FIP program ($10 monthly payment for 6 months)

Gross

Federal

Restricted

GF/GP

$392,121,800

177,592,900

50,210,700

$164,318,200

($2,326,800)

(428,600)

0

($1,898,200)

4.     Short Term Family Support Program

Assumes about $5.5 million in FIP savings from implementation of Short Term Family Support Program.  Program provides lump-sum $1,500 benefit to qualifying family groups who agree to forego FIP benefits for at least four months.  Program would target potential FIP applicants with high degree of work-readiness.  Savings would accrue if program avoids longer term FIP benefit payments through use of upfront lump sum payment.

Gross

Federal

Restricted

GF/GP

$392,121,800

177,592,900

50,210,700

$164,318,200

($5,456,400)

(1,005,100)

0

($4,451,300)

5.     FIP Fund Shift and State-Funded FIP Benefits

Replaces $78.0 million of TANF appropriations with GF/GP for FIP program.  New GF/GP would help the state overcome anticipated TANF shortfall for FY 2007.  From the new GF/GP, $50.0 million would be allocated to fund new state-funded cash benefits.  This $50.0 million would not be counted towards state maintenance of effort requirements, so recipients under the new state-funded component of the program would not be counted in federal work participation requirements.

Gross

Federal

Restricted

GF/GP

$392,121,800

177,592,900

50,210,700

$164,318,200

$0

(78,000,000)

0

78,000,000

6.     Day Care Funding for JET Pilot Project

Increases funds for Day Care Services by $11.7 million to account for increased day care needs resulting from JET pilot expansion.  Assumes an additional 1,960 day care cases for the fiscal year.  Increase is offset by minimum wage impact discussed in next item.

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

$465,438,600

291,862,900

$173,575,700

$11,706,300

0

$11,706,300

7.     Impact of Minimum Wage Increase

Reduces appropriation for Day Care Services by $12.6 million and Family Independence Program by $5.5 million due to state minimum wage increase.  Increased minimum wage will increase income for working public assistance recipients, thereby reducing benefit levels or eliminating eligibility for assistance.

Gross

Federal

Restricted

GF/GP

$857,560,400

469,455,800

50,210,700

$337,893,900

($18,060,200)

(1,010,300)

0

($17,049,900)

8.     Fund Shift:  Replace SSBG with GF/GP

Replaces $15.3 million of in federal appropriations from the Social Services Block Grant with state GF/GP funding.  Budget action would help offset an expected shortfall in SSBG revenue for FY 2007.  SSBG revenue primarily supports local office staffing costs for social services workers.

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

$0

(15,300,000)

15,300,000

9.     Local Office Staffing – Child Protective Services Workers

Increases funding for Child Protective Services workers by $1.8 million and redirects another $1.9 million from within the existing budget for this purpose.  Funding will support 51 additional Child Protective Services workers, a 7% increase over existing staff levels in this area.  Conference Committee added $350,000 in additional funding for audio/video recording equipment and $358,800 for five additional licensing positions to conduct high-risk investigations regarding abuse and neglect.

FTE

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

56.2

$4,393,800

1,656,000

$2,737,800

10.   State Child Support Incentive Payments

Increases funding by $1.0 million to support restoration of incentive payments to local Friend of the Court offices.  Incentives would be based on performance in collecting child support on behalf of state public assistance recipients.

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

$0

0

$0

$1,000,000

0

$1,000,000

11.   General Foster Care Rate Increase

Provides 5% increase in general foster care rate paid to child placing agencies.

Gross

Federal

Local

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

$1,624,100

750,200

204,900

$669,000

12.   Marriage and Fatherhood Initiatives

Healthy Marriage and Family funding of $150.0 million annually was included for distribution to states in recent federal budget reconciliation legislation.  This funding should be available for marriage, fatherhood and family-related programs.  Budget anticipates sufficient funding forMichigan to replace current TANF appropriations of $1.45 million.  Conference Committee adds additional $2.75 million in TANF support.

Gross

TANF

Other Fed

GF/GP

$1,450,000

1,450,000

0

0

$4,200,000

2,750,000

1,450,000

0

13.   Budgetary Savings

Requires $1.0 million in unspecified GF/GP budgetary savings to be determined by DHS and State Budget Office and approved by Legislature through legislative transfer process.  This is In addition to just under $2.0 million in specific GF/GP reductions.

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

($2,951,200)

($2,951,200)

14.   Other Program Increases

Includes $200,000 for MSU Kinship Care Resource Center, $126,500 for Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth after-school and summer youth programs, $100,000 for the statewide 2-1-1 phone system, $122,000 to support 3% contract increase for homeless and runaway youth programs, and $170,000 increase for food stamp outreach and homeless prevention programs.

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

$718,500

326,500

$392,000

15.   Child Care Fund Caseload

Increases Child Care Fund appropriation by $21.3 million to reflect anticipated FY 2007 caseload and cost increase.  Program provides funding to cover the state's share of the costs of caring for abused/neglected youth and delinquent youth that are court wards.  Significant caseload increase is expected as fewer cases are eligible for federal Title IV-E funding.

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

$173,737,900

84,791,400

$88,946,500

$21,262,100

1,778,500

$19,483,600

16.   State Disbursement Unit

Restores some of the appropriations removed in FY 2006 budget for the State Disbursement Unit (SDU).  State's SDU contractor is responsible for the collection and distribution of child support throughout the state.  Contract was recently re-bid and significant cost savings from anticipated.  However, cost savings from the re-bid contract were overestimated.  This adjustment would reduce appropriations to cover currently estimated costs.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

$13,670,100

8,600,500

$5,069,600

$4,790,700

3,161,900

$1,628,800

17.   Information Technology – Bridges Project

Increases budgeted funding level by 100% for the Integrated Service Delivery project ("Bridges") which will re-engineer and integrate eligibility and case management computer systems.  Goal of the project is to increase efficiency of DHS computer systems and reduce work burden on social services workers.

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

$5,500,000

2,750,000

$2,750,000

$5,500,000

2,750,000

$2,750,000

18.  Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC)

Transfers appropriations for commission into DHS from Department of Labor and Economic Growth budget. MCSC oversees federal, state and private grant funds to support local volunteerism and community service initiatives, including AmeriCorps and Volunteer Investment grants.

FTE

Gross

Federal

Private

GF/GP

0.0

$0

0

0

0

6.0

$9,391,900

7,427,100

980,300

984,500

19.   Department-wide Economic Adjustments

Adds $41.2 million for DHS economic increases; includes FY 2006-07 employee salary/wage increase of 3.5% for classified employees and increases for retirement, insurance and rent/building occupancy costs.

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

$41,246,300

$18,480,700

Major Boilerplate Changes from FY 2005-06

GENERAL SECTIONS

Sec. 281.  Reporting on Administrative Law Decisions – NEW

Requires DHS to provide a quarterly summary of final decisions and recommendations rendered by state administrative law judges, managers and officers for cases under jurisdiction of DHS.

ADULT AND FAMILY SERVICES

Sec. 423.  Crisis Prevention and Food for the Elderly Allocations -REVISED

Allocates funding authorized for Crisis Prevention/Food for the Elderly line item.  Provides $20,000 increase for MiCAFE program, $75,000 forBarryCounty domestic violence programs, $25,000 each for senior food aid projects inKent andMuskegonCounties, and $50,000 each forWashtenawCounty and City ofLansing homeless prevention programs.

CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES

Sec. 546.  General Foster Care Rate Increase –NEW

Provides that general foster care rate (paid to child placing agencies) will increase to $19.40 per day.  Funding is provided in the Foster Care Payments and Wayne County Foster Care Payments line items to cover this increase.

Sec. 556.  Adoption Subsidy Reporting NEW

Requires Department to report on its compliance with certain provisions of federal Title IV-E regarding adoption subsidies, including compliance with notification requirements, requests from adoptive parents for training support, and the number and outcomes of fair hearing requests regarding adoption subsidies.

Sec. 559.  Applicability of Federal Adoption Subsidy Law NEW

Establishes that provisions of federal Title IV-E law prevail whenever such provisions come into conflict with state law or with DHS policies or rules.

Sec. 560.  Child Protective Services Equipment Purchases NEW

Requires DHS to expend $350,000 to equip current and new child protective services workers with digital audio/video recorders; requires that at least one recorder be housed in each district office; establishes legislative intent regarding use and purpose of the audio/video recorders.

Sec. 562.  Use of Title IV-E Funds for Secure Residential Placements NEW

Requires DHS to consider allowing counties to submit claims for federal Title IV-E funding for youth placements in secure residential facilities when a county can demonstrate the reason for the secure placement is diagnosed medical necessity and not public protection.

Sec. 565.  WayneCounty Allocation of Family Preservation Funding NEW

Requires DHS to allocate up to $2.0 million toWayneCounty to provide home-based programs as part of a county expansion of community-based services.  One half of the allocation shall serve adjudicated youth and the other half shall serve abused/neglected youth.

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

Sec. 609.  State SSI Supplementation –REVISED

Requires 30 day notice to the Legislature before any proposed reduction in state SSI supplementation levels.

Sec. 613.  Indigent Burial Pilot Project –REVISED

Establishes an indigent burial statewide pilot project beginningJanuary 1, 2007.  If DHS and funeral establishment representatives determine that continued implementation will lead to excessive demands on appropriated funds, DHS will notify House and Senate appropriations subcommittees that the project is suspended and program payment standards shall revert to their FY 2006 levels.

Sec. 618.  Suspension/Termination of Public Assistance– REVISED

Lists conditions under which public assistance can be reduced, suspended or terminated without prior notice.  Language is revised to include new situations: 1) recipient is no longer resident ofMichigan; 2) recipient is closed on one case to be activated on another; 3) certain federal payments are increased or are initiated; 4) recipient is disqualified for intentional program violation; and 5) a DHS negative action is upheld in an administrative hearing.

Sec. 620.  Food Assistance Appropriation –NEW

Allows DHS, with approval of State Budget Director and after notification to Subcommittee Chairs, to increase appropriation for Food Assistance Program if projected caseload spending will exceed current appropriation level.

Sec. 679.  Long-Term FIP Recipients Pilot Program DELETED

Required Department to implement pilot program aimed at long-term recipients in Family Independence Program (FIP).  Specifies pilot program is not to weaken either work participation requirements or sanctions for noncompliance; pilot shall include recommendations to reduce number of recipients having received cash assistance for more than 48 months; report on policies established through pilot program is required by June 1, 2006.

Sec. 681.  Food Assistance Distribution –NEW

Requires DHS to implement policy changes in the distribution of food assistance program benefits to address stakeholder concerns.  The change shall seek a more uniform distribution of benefits across any given month.  Requires a report on the policy change byDecember 1, 2006.

CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT

Sec. 901.  Child Support Incentive Payments – REVISED

Revises the allocation of federal child support incentive payments between the state and counties.  Provides $12.0 million to state and $14.5 million to counties, with any excess revenues being retained by the state.  If revenues fall below estimated level, counties and state incur a prorated reduction from earmarked levels.  Current-law language allows state to retain up to $15.4 million in incentive payment revenue and provides that if incentive payment revenue exceeds amount retained by state, then local match supplement for counties eliminated in the budget be restored on a prorated basis; additional revenue beyond that needed to restore the full supplement would be subject to legislative appropriation.

Sec. 907.  Use of Collection Agency for Child Support Arrearages –NEW

Requires the DHS, in cooperation with State Court Administrative Office, to establish a pilot program to examine the effectiveness of contracting with a public or private collection agency.  Restricted revenue raised through such a pilot could not be expended until the DHS and representatives ofcountyFriend of the Court offices met and agreed on recommendations for use of the revenue.


JUDICIARY

Analyst:  Marilyn B. Peterson

FY 2006-07

House Change

from FY 2005-06 YTD

FY 2005-06 YTD

Executive

House

Senate

Conference

Amount

%

IDG/IDT

$2,563,500

$2,563,500

$2,563,500

$2,563,500

$2,563,500

$0

0.0

Federal

3,926,400

3,926,400

4,126,400

4,626,400

4,626,400

700,000

17.8

Local

3,419,100

3,612,400

3,612,400

3,612,400

3,612,400

193,300

5.7

Private

842,500

842,500

842,500

842,500

842,500

0

0.0

Restricted

87,015,900

87,178,500

87,178,400

87,178,500

87,178,500

162,600

0.2

GF/GP

157,614,500

160,125,400

161,025,400

158,520,100

160,604,800

2,990,300

1.9

Gross

$255,381,900

$258,248,700

$259,348,600

$257,343,400

$259,428,100

$4,046,200

1.6


FTEs

509.0

509.0

509.0

509.0

509.0

0.0

0.0

Note: FY 2005-06 figures include the results of supplementals and Executive Order (EO) actions through January 30, 2006.

Overview

Article VI of the State Constitution of 1963 is the basis for Michigan’s judicial branch of government.  The Judiciary budget includes operational funding for the Michigan Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and related judicial agencies. The budget also funds the salaries of justices of the Supreme Court and judges at the appeals, circuit, probate, and district levels according to constitutional and statutory requirements.  Assistance for local court operations is provided through a variety of grant programs.  The largest of these, the Court Equity grant program, reimburses counties for trial court operations based on a statutory formula that recognizes circuit and probate caseloads and the numbers of judgeships.

Major Budget Changes from FY 2005-06 YTD Appropriations

FY 2005-06 YTD

Conference

Change

1.     Circuit Judgeship Changes

Provides nine-month funding for four new circuit judgeships that commence January 1, 2007.  Executive recommended.  House not included.  Senate included.

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

$479,400

$479,400

2.     Probate Judgeship Changes

Provides nine-month funding for seven part-time probate judges converting to full-time on January 1, 2007.  Executive recommended.  House and Senate concurred.

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

$599,400

$599,400

3.     GF/GP Reductions

Incorporates $500,000 in unspecified program reductions, spread across various lines according to amount of GF/GP funding.  Executive recommended.  House concurred, but offset with total of $900,000 to assist Court of Appeals ($250,000), State Appellate Defender Office ($591,500), and Michigan Appellate Assigned Counsel System ($58,500) with workload needs.  Senate reduced Executive GF/GP by $2,084,800 (1.3%), and included a $100 placeholder for additional funding for delay reduction efforts in Court of Appeals.

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

($500,000)

($500,000)

4.     Court of Appeals – Fee Revenues

Recognizes increased collections of existing filing and motion fees for the Court of Appeals.  Executive, House, Senate included.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

$18,653,000

1,886,300

$16,766,700

$150,000

150,000

$0

5.     Rent Increases

Accommodates increased costs of leases and out-state judicial offices. Executive recommended. House and Senate concurred.

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

$53,300

$53,300

6.     New Federal Grants

Recognizes receipt of new federal grants from federal Office of Highway Safety Planning to assist with automation of traffic safety data collection, storage, and retrieval.  Executive not included.  House  included $200,000.  Senate included.

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

$700,000

700,000

$0

7.     Judicial Defined Contribution and FICA Costs

Increases funding for judges' FICA and defined contribution retirement costs. This funding is recommended separately from other economic increases due to constitutional/statutory obligation to fund judgeships.  Executive recommended.  House and Senate concurred.

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

$360,800

$360,800

8.     Economics

Includes economic increases as follows:

·            Salaries and wages ($1.1 million gross, $1.0 million GF/GP), funded at 3.5% increase

·            Insurances ($378,200 gross, $358,600 GF/GP)

·            Retirement ($618,800 gross, $586,600 GF/GP)

·            Building occupancy charges ($146,000 gross, $46,800 GF/GP)

·            No economic increase for workers' compensation.

Executive:  recommended.  House and Senate concurred.

Gross

Federal

Local

Private

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

$2,203,300

0

193,300

0

12,600

$1,997,400


Major Boilerplate Changes from FY 2005-06

Sec. 204.  Contact With Legislature – RETAINED

Forbids disciplinary action against any judicial branch employee for communicating with legislator or legislative staff.  Executive deleted, House and Senate retained.

Sec. 304.  Auditor General – NEW

Requires judicial cooperation with the auditor general.  Executive did not include, House and Senate included.

Sec. 305.  Expenditure and Revenue Reports – NEW

Requires quarterly reports on revenues and expenditures.  Executive did not include, House and Senate included.

Sec. 307.  Court of Appeals Delay Reduction – RETAINED

Expresses legislative intent that revenue from recent increases in Court of Appeals filing and motion fees be used for delay reduction efforts.  Executive did not include.  House included along with new language specifying that the House's funding increase be used for contractual services to further ongoing efforts toward reducing the amount of time taken to process and dispose of appeals.  Senate included in same form as in conference report.

Sec. 313.  Judicial Training – NEW

Expresses legislative intent for judges to receive training on judicial responsibilities pertaining to expert witnesses.  Executive and Senate did not include, House included.

Sec. 317.  Transcript Fees – RETAINED

Provides for expenditures to reimburse counties for additional costs should statutory limits on transcript fees be increased and associated sources of funding found.  Executive and House deleted; Senate retained.


LABOR AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

Analyst:  Richard Child

FY 2005-06

FY 2006-07

FY 2006-07

FY 2006-07

FY 2006-07

Difference:  Conference

from FY 2005-06 YTD

YTD

House

Senate

Executive

Conference

Amount

%

IDG/IDT

$10,743,800

$11,207,000

$12,271,100

$20,485,800

$23,485,800

$12,742,000

118.6

Federal

787,078,700

795,345,800

795,345,800

795,345,800

795,345,800

8,267,100

1.1

Local

15,738,200

15,824,300

15,824,300

15,824,300

15,824,300

86,100

0.5

Private

2,310,300

2,314,300

2,314,300

2,314,300

2,314,300

4,000

0.2

Restricted

329,877,200

344,006,800

343,000,700

344,219,300

347,069,300

17,192,100

5.2

GF/GP

38,078,900

48,216,800

48,802,200

47,436,700

47,436,700

9,357,800

24.6

Gross

$1,183,827,100

$1,216,915,000

$1,217,558,400

$1,225,626,200

$1,231,476,200

$47,649,100

4.0


FTEs

4,214.0

4,266.0

4,265.0

4,297.0

4,297.0

83.0

2.0

 

Note: FY 2005-06 figures include the results of supplementals and Executive Order (EO) actions through January 30, 2006.

 

Overview

The Department of Labor and Economic Growth (DLEG) has primary responsibility for theregulatory functions that relate specifically to commercial, business, and workers’ issues.  It also includes activities within the former Department of Career Development such as various employment training-related programs for displaced workers, adults, and youth, and employment services for the disabled as well as welfare recipients.  The Michigan Strategic Fund, an autonomous agency, was transferred to the Department of Treasury.  The Fund’s programs are administered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, with the primary task of promoting economic development in Michigan, and these programs have been transferred as well.

Major Budget Changes from FY 2005-06 YTD Appropriations

FY 2005-06 YTD

(as of 2/9/06)

Conference Change

1.     Fire Protection Grants

Increases fire protection grants to FY 2004-05 funding level.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

$7,210,500

7,210,500

$0

$3,700,000

0

$3,700,000

2.     Partially Replace Reed Act Work First Funds with GF/GP

Expiration of Federal Reed Act Work First funding causes partial replacement with GF/GP, resulting in net funding reduction of $650,000.

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

$6,300,000

6,300,000

$0

($650,000)

(6,300,000)

$5,650,000

3.     Reduce Michigan Broadband Development Authority

Recognizes anticipated cessation of lending program, and reduces staff size to number needed for existing loans.

FTE

Gross

Restricted

13.0

$1,588,200

1,588,200

(11.0)

($1,093,400)

(1,093,400)

4.     FY 2007 Economic Increases

Includes contractual increases (3.5% wages, 6.4% employee benefits  and pensions) totaling $17.4 million.  There is an increase of $0.4 million for Building Occupancy charges for the use of state-owned buildings and $0.8 million for self-insured Worker's Compensation.  Rent paid to third parties for office space does not increase.

Gross

IDG

Federal

Private

Local

Restricted

GF/GP

$0

0

0

0

0

0

$0

$18,602,900

551,500

8,484,800

4,000

86,100

8,773,400

$703,100

5.     Net Increase in Federal Program/Grant Funding

Provides $2.0 million increase in Workforce Development training for the disabled; adds $5.0 million Section 8 housing and rental assistance payments administered by MSHDA; eliminates $1.2 million for federal grant programs that have ended.

Gross

Federal

$0

0

$5,760,000

5,760,000

6.     Jobs, Education and Training (JET) Program

Adds $12.3 million from Department of Human Services grant to

provide additional program support for the Work First Program. This JET pilot program is intended to remove barriers to employment for welfare recipients. 31.0 FTEs are added.

Gross

IDG

$0

0

$12,278,800

12,278,800

7.     Additional Staffing for Minimum Wage Inquiries

Adds $0.3 million and 4.0 FTEs to handle inquiries regarding Michigan's new minimum wage law.

Gross

Restricted

$0

0

$312,600

312,600

Major Boilerplate Issues and Changes from FY 2005-06

Sec. 310.  Fire Safety Programs – MODIFIED

Recognizes newly-created Bureau of Fire Services.  Operations of all fire safety programs, i.e., the Office of Fire Marshall, Firefighters Training Council, and Fire Safety Division are fully funded.  Fund sources consist of a combination of IDGs from Community Health and State Police, federal funds, Corporation Fees, Fire Service Fees which remain at current year levels, and Securities Fees.

Sec. 318.  Prohibition of Ergonomics Rule – MODIFIED

Retains current law which prohibits the use of appropriated funds to develop ergonomics rules that are more stringent than voluntary federal guidelines.  Adds new report to the Legislature due March 7 and September 1, 2007 requiring disclosure of activities related to ergonomic rule promulgation.

Sec. 319.  Prohibition of Professional Employer Organization Special Rules– NEW

Prohibits use of appropriated funds to develop rules, guidelines, standards, etc. governing professional employer organizations (PEOs) that are more stringent than currently prescribed by statute.  Defines PEOs using definition from Michigan Single Business Tax Act.

Sec. 341.  Consumer Finance Fees Appropriated to General Fund– NEW

Appropriates $7.0 million in surplus consumer finance fee revenue to the General Fund.

Sec. 353.  Resumption of Printing of Real Estate Reference Books– NEW

Allocates $50,000 of funds appropriated for Commercial Services to resume printing the red book which contains

real estate laws and regulations.

Sec. 372.  Report of Administrative Law Judge Decisions Concerning OFIS – NEW

Requires annual report to the Legislature summarizing the decisions of all Administrative Law Judges decisions concerning the Office of Financial and Insurance Services (OFIS).  Report is to be prepared by OFIS.

Sec. 373.  Report of Number of Inquiries Concerning Michigan's Minimum Wage Law– NEW

Requires annual report for FY 2005-06 and quarterly report for FY 2006-07 of the number of inquiries from employers and employees concerning Michigan new minimum wage law.

Sec. 405.  Welfare Recipient Work Requirements– MODIFIED

Adopts Governor's recommendation to reflect changes in federal welfare recipient work participation requirements.

Sec. 501530.  MEDC-Related Boilerplate Sections – DELETED

Deletes all sections related to the Michigan Strategic Fund and its administrative arm, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, due to transfer to the Department of Treasury under Public Act 225 of 2005.  Most of these sections are transferred intact to the MEDC Subcommittee Chair Recommendation.


MICHIGAN STRATEGIC FUND

Analyst:  Richard Child

FY 2005-06

FY 2006-07

FY 2006-07

FY 2006-07

FY 2006-07

Difference: Conference from FY 2005-06 YTD

YTD

House

Senate

Executive

Conference

Amount

%

IDG/IDT

$78,600

$78,600

$78,600

$78,600

$78,600

$0

0.0

Federal

48,021,800

47,687,000

47,687,000

47,687,000

47,687,000

($334,800)

(0.7)

Local

0

0

0

0

0

0

0.0

Private

700,000

700,000

700,000

700,000

700,000

0

0.0

Restricted

5,000

5,000

1,005,000

5,000

5,000

0

0.0

GF/GP

31,290,900

32,009,200

29,609,200

32,009,200

32,009,200

718,300

2.3

Gross

$80,096,300

$80,479,800

$79,079,800

$80,479,800

$80,479,800

$383,500

0.5


FTEs

190.0

152.0

152.0

152.0

152.0

(38.0)

(20.0)

Note: FY 2005-06 figures include the results of supplementals and Executive Order (EO) actions through January 30, 2006.

Overview

The Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF), an autonomous agency, has been transferred to the Department of Treasury under Public Act 225 of 2005.  The MSF’s programs are administered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, with the primary task of promoting economic development inMichigan, and these programs have also been transferred to the Department of Treasury under Public 225 of 2005.

Major Budget Changes from FY 2005-06 YTD Appropriations

FY 2005-06 YTD (as of 2/9/06)

Conference Change

FY 2007 Economics

Funds 3.5% contractual pay increases, 6.4% increase in employee benefits, increases in retirement, building occupancy for space in State-owned buildings, and self-insured Worker's Compensation.

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

$0

0

$0

$819,700

89,200

$730,500

Major Boilerplate Issues and Changes from FY 2005-06

Secs. 528529.  Legislative Oversight Requirements – RETAINED

Retains requirement that MEDC work with the Office of Auditor General to develop and implement procedures to audit the numbers of jobs claimed to be created by MEDC grant recipients. Retains report on the number of MEDC employees with an annual salary in excess of $80,000, including their job title and duties. Renumbers as Sections 1016 and 1017.

Sec. 1018.  Tourism Advertising Return on Investment –NEW

Requires MEDC to contract with a State research university in Michigan to conduct a scientific study of the return on investment of State tourism advertising expenditures, and report the results to the Legislature by January 31, 2007.

Sec. 1019.  Michigan Economic Growth Authority MEGA Tax Credits Available for Leased Employees –NEW

Requires firms otherwise eligible for MEGA Tax Credits to qualify if the employees hired for new jobs created are leased from a professional employer organization, also known as PEOs. Includes a definition of professional employer organizations that is identical to current statutory language in the Michigan Single Business Tax Act.


MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS

Analyst:  Jan Wisniewski

FY 2006-07

FY 2006-07

FY 2006-07

Difference:  Conference

from FY 2005-06 YTD

FY 2005-06 YTD

Executive

House

Senate

Conference

Amount

%

IDG/IDT

$1,656,800

$1,664,600

$1,664,600

$1,664,600

$1,664,600

$7,800

0.5

Federal

51,793,800

51,190,700

51,190,700

51,450,700

51,450,700

(343,100)

(0.7)

Local

0

1,253,100

0

1,253,100

1,253,100

1,253,100

N/A

Private

1,355,800

1,366,300

1,366,300

1,441,300

1,441,300

85,500

6.3

Restricted

27,579,500

26,202,700

26,202,700

26,452,700

26,452,700

(1,126,800)

(4.1)

GF/GP

37,789,100

40,640,200

41,893,300

40,757,500

40,640,200

2,851,100

7.5

Gross

$120,175,000

$122,317,600

$122,317,600

$123,019,900

$122,902,600

$2,727,600

2.3


FTEs

1,023.0

1,022.0

1,022.0

1,022.0

1,022.0

(1.0)

(0.1)

Note: FY 2005-06 figures include the results of supplementals and Executive Order (EO) actions throughJune 1, 2006.

Overview

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is charged with the training and administration of Army and Air National Guard forces, providing combat-ready military forces during times of national emergency, and performing civil relief operations under the command of the governor during state emergencies.  The Department’s budget includes administrative and maintenance costs associated with these responsibilities as well as several National Guard-related programs such as the Challenge Program and the National Guard Education Assistance Program.  The Department has oversight over the following veterans-related programs: state-licensed nursing care at veterans homes in Grand Rapids and Marquette, grant funding to veterans service organizations, and the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund.

Items of Difference Between the House and Senate

FY 2005-06 YTD

Executive

 

House

Senate

Conference

1.     Departmentwide Accounts - Military

       Retirement

Executive:Provides 3.4% cost of living increase due to federal requirements.  House: Concurred with Executive on amount, but funds the Military Retirement line instead of Departmentwide Accounts line as a technical adjustment.  Senate: Concurred with Executive.  Conference Committee: Concurred with House.

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

$1,656,800

1,266,100

$390,400

$166,800

0

$166,800

$166,800

0

$166,800

$166,800

0

$166,800

$166,800

0

$166,800

2.     Challenge Program

Executive:Shifts School Aid funding to replace GF/GP to support two, 150-pupil classes, increasing program by 100 pupils.  House: Maintained GF/GP; did not include School Aid fund shift.  Senate and Conference Committee: Concurred with Executive.

Gross

IDG

Federal

Private

Restricted

GF/GP

$4,035,900

656,800

1,739,200

790,800

100,000

$753,100

$500,000

0

0

0

1,253,100

($753,100)

$500,000

0

0

0

0

$1,253,100

$500,000

0

0

0

1,253,100

($753,100)

$500,000

0

0

0

1,253,100

($753,100)

3.     Starbase Grant

No change from current year by Executive and House.  Senate: Added $260,000 in federal funds.  SB 242 Supplemental: Added $206,600 in federal funds to the current-year appropriation.  Conference Committee: Concurred with Senate.

Gross

Federal

$846,600

$846,600

$0

$0

$0

$0

$53,400

$53,400

$53,400

$53,400

4.     Veterans Service Organizations

No change from current year by Executive and House.  Senate: Added 3% increase of $117,300 GF/GP for VSOs.  Conference Committee: Concurred with Executive and House.

Gross

GF/GP

$3,912,300

$3,912,300

$0

$0

$0

$0

$117,300

$117,300

$0

$0

5.     Grand Rapids Veterans Home –

       Board of Managers

No change from current year by Executive and House.  Senate: Added $75,000  private funds and $175,000 restricted from Military Family Relief Fund.  SB 242 Supplemental: Added $183,300 in Military Family Relief Fund revenue.  Conference Committee: Concurred with Senate.

Gross

Private

Restricted

$598,300

340,000

$258,300

($183,300)

0

($183,300)

($183,300)

0

($183,300)

$66,700

75,000

($8,300)

$66,700

75,000

($8,300)

6.     D.J. Jacobetti Veterans Home –

       Board of Managers

No change from current year by Executive and House.  Senate: Added $75,000 in restricted from Military Family Relief Fund.  SB 242 Supplemental: Added $35,700 in Military Family Relief Fund revenue.  Conference CommitteeConcurred with Senate.

Gross

Private

Restricted

$235,700

125,000

$110,700

($35,700)

0

($35,700)

($35,700)

0

($35,700)

$39,300

0

$39,300

$39,300

0

$39,300

Boilerplate Items of Difference Between the House and Senate.

Senate Sec. 228.  K-16 Ballot Initiative Budget Reduction Plan

Senate added language requiring a 7.93% budget reduction plan byOctober 15, 2006 pending the adoption of the K-16 ballot initiative.  Conference Committee did not include this language.

Senate Sec. 303.  Challenge Program Pupil Increase and School Aid Fund Shift

Executive added new language requiring department to operate two Challenge Program classes of at least 150 pupils each and requiring department to utilize funding from school districts that receive School Aid funding.  Conference Committee did not include this language.

Senate Sec. 501.  Veterans Service Organizations Service Redundancy

Senate added a new subsection requiring the identification of redundant services provided by various veterans' service organizations.  Conference Committee included this language.

Senate Sec. 703.  Veterans Trust Fund Corpus Restoration

Senate added language including the reporting of efforts to restore the Veterans Trust Fund original corpus amount of $50 million.  Conference Committee included this language.


NATURAL RESOURCES

Analyst:  Kirk Lindquist

FY 2006-07

Difference:  Conference

from FY 2005-06 YTD

FY 2005-06 YTD

Executive

House

Senate

CR-1

Amount

%

IDG/IDT

$3,691,200

$3,765,900

$3,765,900

$3,765,900

$3,765,900

$74,700

2.0

Federal

41,930,200

42,964,300

42,964,300

42,964,300

43,464,300

1,534,100

3.7

Local

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Private

2,090,100

2,125,100

2,125,100

3,125,100

3,125,100

1,035,000

49.5

Restricted

206,736,400

213,043,300

213,317,300

215,915,400

215,888,300

9,151,900

4.4

GF/GP

25,943,200

25,119,600

26,269,600

24,792,500

25,269,600

673,600

2.6

Gross

$280,391,100

$287,018,200

$288,442,200

$290,563,200

$291,513,200

$11,122,100

4.0


FTEs

2,079.5

2,093.4

2,092.4

2,092.4

2,092.4

13.9

0.7

Note: FY 2005-06 figures include the results of supplementals and Executive Order (EO) actions throughJune 1, 2006.

Overview

The Department of Natural Resources manages, conserves, and protects Michigan’s resources.  Programs include forest management, land and minerals management, wildlife and fisheries management, conservation law enforcement, and state parks and forest campgrounds.

Major Budget Issues

·       Forest Fire Suppression funding shift from GF/GP to Forest Development Fund: $1,500,000

·       Camping Fee revenue increase: $3,500,000

·       Marine Safety Grant increase: Federal, $2,940,000

·       Cormorant Population Control: GF/GP, $150,000

Major Budget Changes from FY 2005-06 YTD Appropriations

FY 2005-06 YTD

Conference Change

1.     Marine Safety Grants: Federal Grant Increase

Federal US Coast Guard grant funding is available for county sheriffs.  Funds are available for lake safety and watercraft enforcement activities on inland lakes.

Gross

Federal

Restricted

$2,805,000

0

2,805,000

$1,470,000

1,470,000

0

2.     Marine Safety Enforcement Program

Federal US Coast Guard grant funds are provided for inland lakes andGreat Lakes enforcement activities.  Funds will be used to purchase equipment.

Gross

Federal

Restricted

GF/GP

$27,111,100

3,895,600

21,073,500

$2,142,000

$1,470,000

1,470,000

0

$0

3.     State Park Camping Fees

Provides increased funding for State Park operations available through the latest increase in camping fees.

Gross

Federal

Private

Restricted

$41,289,500

113,800

344,200

40,831,500

$3,500,000

0

0

3,500,000

4.    Forest Fire Protection Funding Shift

The Forest Development Fund is increased, and the General Fund is reduced for fire suppression on non-state lands.

Gross

Federal

Restricted

GF/GP

$10,421,400

824,200

4,653,000

$4,944,200

$0

0

1,500,000

($1,500,000)

5.     Accessibility Grants: State Parks

A new line item authorizing receipt and expenditure of Kellogg Foundation grant to improve State Park access for disabled persons.

Gross

Private

$0

$0

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

6.    Jackson County: Cascades Park

A new line item is included to remove a wall and perform necessary maintenance at this county park.

Gross

Federal

$0

$0

$500,000

$500,000

7.     Payments in Lieu of Taxes - Purchased Lands

Full funding is provided for payments in lieu of property taxes to local taxing authorities.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

$5,050,000

2,700,000

$2,350,000

$350,000

0

$350,000

8.     National Recreational Trails Grants

The Federal grant program to develop and maintain recreational trails is increased.

Gross

Private

Federal

$1,850,000

50,000

1,800,000

$300,000

0

300,000

9.    Kalamazoo River Dam Removal

Three dams would be removed from theKalamazooRiver: Otsego, Plainwell, and Trowbridge Dams.

Gross

Federal

Private

Restricted

$17,232,000

3,618,500

109,700

13,503,800

$2,000,000

0

0

2,000,000

10.   Wildlife Management: Sportsmen Against Hunger

A newly enacted program is included in the Wildlife appropriation.

Gross

Federal

Private

Restricted

GF/GP

$24,567,800

10,029,800

108,500

12,692,200

$1,737,300

$250,000

0

0

250,000

$0

11.   Cormorant Control

A new line item is included to support cormorant population mitigation efforts.

Gross

GF/GP

$0

$0

$150,000

$150,000

12.  Bay City State Park Docks

Appropriation to install floating docks and barrier-free access atBay CityState  Park (boilerplate section 708).

Gross

Restricted

$0

$0

$100,000

$100,000

13.   Pestoskey Breakwater

Waterways Fund would be available to make necessary repairs to the Petoskey breakwater pier(boilerplate section 709).

Gross

Restricted

$0

$0

$400,000

$400,000

14.   Chappel Dam Maintenance

Game and Fish Protection Fund would be provided to maintain this water control dam inGladwinCounty.

Gross

Restricted

$0

$0

$300,000

$300,000

12.   Economic Adjustments

Provides support for the negotiated civil service 3.5% wage increase, retirement plan contributions, and employer share of health insurance premiums.

Gross

IDG

Federal

Private

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

$6,472,800

74,700

734,100

35,000

5,192,700

$436,300

Major Boilerplate Changes from FY 2005-06

Sec. 218.  Aircraft Use– NEW

Prohibits use of State aircraft by higher education institutions or legislative staff, and local government employees.

Sec. 219.  Deprived and Depressed Communities– NEW

Ensures that businesses in economically depressed areas can compete for State contracts.

Sec. 301.  Project F.I.S.H.– NEW

Requires a cost benefit analysis of the collaborative program to increase the number of anglers.

Sec. 406. Turkey License Sales– DELETED

Provides for sale of turkey licenses not allotted before the beginning of the season.

Sec. 501.  Indemnification Payments– REVISED

Adds cougars to list of predators.

Sec. 502.  Cormorant Population Control– NEW

Provides that $150,000 contract with the US Department of Agriculture will be spent in areas most affected by the Double Crested Cormorant.

Sec. 706. IslandLakeShooting Range– NEW

Requires an engineering study for site modifications to mitigate sound problems at the shooting range.

Sec. 707.  Access Sites onInlandLakes– NEW

Requires a plan to expand public access toMichigan inland lakes.

Sec. 804. Forest Finance Authority Project– NEW

Requires a report on the planned use, expenditure, and steps taken by the Authority related to the $26.0 million appropriation from the 21st Century Jobs Trust Fund.

Sec. 1104.  ORV Trail Development– NEW

Requires the expenditure of $980,000 to develop new ORV trails.


SCHOOL AID

Analysts:  Mary Ann Cleary, Bethany Wicksall

FY 2006-07

Difference: House

from FY 2005-06 YTD

FY 2005-06 YTD

Executive

Senate

House

Conference

Amount

%

IDG/IDT

0

0

0

0

0

0

0.0

Federal

1,392,587,300

1,412,736,900

1,412,736,900

1,412,736,900

1,411,236,900

18,649,600

1.3

Local

0

0

0

0

0

0

0.0

Private

0

0

0

0

0

0

0.0

Restricted

11,301,850,000

11,671,277,800

11,668,853,800

11,646,116,500

11,647,508,200

345,658,200

3.0

GF/GP

62,714,000

35,000,000

35,000,000

45,000,000

35,000,000

-27,714,000

-44.2

Gross

12,757,151,300

13,119,014,700

13,116,590,700

13,103,853,400

13,093,745,100

336,593,800

2.6

Major Budget Changes from FY 2005-06 YTD Appropriations

FY 2005-06 YTD

Conference Change

1.     Proposal A Obligation Payment

Exec provides a reduction of $245 million to reflect changes in taxablevalues, pupil membership blends, and anticipated savings from enhanced tax audits.  Senate concurs.  House revises based on May consensus estimates.  Conf. Report revises based on May consensus estimates.

Gross

Restricted

$6,459,000,000

6,459,000,000

($252,000,000)

(252,000,000)

2.     Discretionary Payment

Exec adds $367.3 million to reflect a $200 per pupil increase in the foundation allowance for FY 2006-07.  Senate adds $406.8 million to reflect a $225 per pupil increase.  House adds $418.3 million to reflect a $230 per pupil increase.  Conf. Report adds $385.9 million for a $210 per pupil increase.

Gross

Restricted

$3,197,736,800

3,197,736,800

$385,913,200

385,913,200

3.     Equity Payment

Senate adds $41.2 million to provide an equity payment of up to $60 per pupil to districts with a Senate-proposed FY 2006-07 foundation allowance below $7,160.  House adds $35.2 million to provide equity payment of $35 per pupil to districts with House-proposed FY 2006-07 foundation allowance below $7,480.  Conf. Report adds $20.0 million to provide equity payment of $23 per pupil to districts with a FY 2006-07 foundation allowance below $7,360.

Gross

Restricted

$0

0

$20,000,000

20,000,000

4.     Other Foundation Adjustments

Exec proposes $41.5 million for districts to receive an additional $25 per pupil for FY 2005-06 and provides $12.0 million for foundation adjustments for districts who were levying mills to finance an operating deficit in 1993.  Senate does not include FY 2005-06 increase but provides placeholders for foundation adjustments except for Garden City which would receive $500,000 for foundation adjustment.  House does not include any of the items.  Conf. Report includes foundation adjustment of $800,000 (Garden City) and $500,000 (Huron Schools).

Gross

Restricted

$0

0

$1,300,000

1,300,000

5.     Declining Enrollment

Exec proposes $50.0 million for declining enrollment grants to local districts (not charters) with two years of consecutive pupil membership decline.  Senate adds $100 placeholder.  House does not include the item.  Conf. Report includes $20.0 million for declining enrollment.

Gross

Restricted

$0

0

$20,000,000

20,000,000

6.     Cash Flow Borrowing

Exec proposes moving $22.8 million of costs from cash-flow borrowing from GF to the School Aid Fund balance sheet.  Senate concurred but created a line item to fund it in the School Aid act.  House does not shift any cash flow borrowing costs from GF to the School Aid fund.  Conf. Report concurs with the Senate.

Gross

Restricted

$0

0

$22,800,000

22,800,000

7.     Engineering Michigan's Future – District

House adds $30.0 million to reflect $80 per pupil in grades 6,7, and 8 for middle school math initiative.  Conf. Report includes $20.0 million to reflect $54 per pupil.

Gross

Restricted

$0

0

$20,000,000

20,000,000

8.     Engineering Michigan's Future – ISDs

House adds $150,000 to the ISD portion of the middle school math initiative and provides intent that ISD program place an emphasis on professional development.  Conf. Report eliminates this program.

Gross

Restricted

$3,850,000

3,850,000

($3,850,000)

(3,850,000)

9.     Math and Science Centers

Exec increases state restricted funding for math and science centers by $1.0 million to provide additional funding to centers that are able to provide curriculum and professional development support to assist districts in implementing the core curriculum.  Senate concurs with Exec.  House concurs with Exec but provides an additional $1.5 million increase for general operations.  Conf. Report concurs with Senate.

Gross

Federal

Restricted

$6,956,000

4,456,000

2,500,000

$1,000,000

0

1,000,000

10.   Adult Education Funding

Exec increases funding for adult education programs by $4.0 million to a total of $25.0 million. Funding for existing programs are increased to 125% of FY 2005-06 amount.  Senate concurs with Exec on appropriation but requires that all of the increase be used for new programs.  House concurs with Exec and Senate on appropriation but uses $2.0 million for an increase to existing programs and $2.0 million for new programs, of which $600,000 would be for 3 grants to innovative community college programs.  Conf. Report increases funding by $3.0 million and splits it between existing and new programs.  Of the $1.5 million for new programs it would provide one grant of $200,000 to expand an existing innovative community college program.

Gross

Restricted

$21,000,000

21,000,000

$3,000,000

3,000,000

11.   Reimbursement for Fingerprinting

Senate included $3.5 million to reimburse for public school employeeswho had to have fingerprints done a second time under the new statute.  House concurs with Senate and includes $200,000 to reimburse non-public school employees under the same circumstances.  Conf. Report does not provide separate appropriation line item for fingerprinting costs but rolls this reimbursement into the increase in foundation allowance.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

$0

0

$0

$0

0

$0

12.   Early Childhood Grants

Exec maintains current funding for interagency early childhood grants.  Senate increases to $500,000.  House increases to $2,000,000.  Conf. Report increases funding by $1.5 million.

Gross

GF/GP

$250,000

$250,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

13.   Court-Placed Pupils

Exec increases funding by $2.0 million to total $10.0 million.  Senate and House concur.  Conf. Report does not provide an increase in line.

Gross

Restricted

$8,000,000

8,000,000

$0

0

14.   Michigan Virtual High School (MVHS)

Exec adds $1.0 million GF to provide online test preparation resources for high-school students and $525,000 in school aid funds for a career exploration and planning tool to be made available to all students at no cost.  Senate and House concur.  Conf. Report provides $500,000 for online test preparation and $500,000 for online career planning tool.

Gross

Federal

Restricted

GF/GP

$5,000,000

3,250,000

0

$1,750,000

$1,000,000

0

500,000

$500,000

15.   Before and After School Programs

House adds $1.0 million for Grants to Before and After School programs.  Grants would be no more than $100,000 per program and no more than $200,000 in a single county.  Conf. Report does not fund this program.

Gross

GF/GP

$0

$0

$0

$0

16.   Adolescent Health Centers

Senate adds $2,000,000 for 11 new school health centers.  House adds $1,000,000.  Conf. Report does not provide an increase.

Gross

Restricted

$3,743,000

3,743,000

$0

0

17.   International Baccalaureate Programs

House adds $500,000 for five grants of up to $100,000 for the start-up costs of IB programs.  Conf. Report provides $250,000 for five grants of $50,000 each.

Gross

Restricted

$0

0

$250,000

250,000

18.   Early Intervention Program

Senate adds $500,000 for an early intervening program in grades K-3 to reduce the need for future special education placement.  House concurs with Senate.  Conf. Report provides $400,000.

Gross

Restricted

$0

0

$400,000

400,000

19.   Exemplary Achievement Grants

House adds $500,000 for two grants of up to $250,000 each for schools with exemplary achievement who are contiguous to at least two districts with foundations of at least $1,000 higher than their own.  Conf. Report does not fund this program.

Gross

Restricted

$0

0

$0

0

20.   Conductive Learning Study

House adds $150,000 for a study by MSU to evaluate Aquinas College conductive learning program and its results for children with cerebral palsy.  Conf. Report provides $250,000.

Gross

Restricted

$0

0

$250,000

250,000

21.   Financial Emergency District Funding

House adds $100 placeholder for grant to a district that was prorated while it had an emergency financial manager.  Conf. Report provides $125,000.

Gross

Restricted

$0

0

$125,000

125,000

22.   MEAP Assessment Testing Costs – Transferred

Exec provides $27.9 million for costs associated with elementary and high school assessments required under state and federal law.  Program was transferred from Department of Education.  Senate,  House and Conf. Report concur.

Gross

Federal

Restricted

N/A

N/A

N/A

$27,925,200

8,425,200

19,500,000

23.   School Breakfast Program – Transferred

Exec appropriates $9.6 million SAF for school breakfast program formerly funded in Department of Education with GF/GP.  Senate, House, and Conf. Report concur.

Gross

Restricted

N/A

N/A

$9,625,000

9,625,000

24.   Hearing and Vision Screening – Transferred

Exec includes funds for state portion of hearing and vision screenings described in Section 9301 of Public Health Code.  A local public health department shall pay at least 50% of the total cost of the screenings.  FY 2005-06 funding was $2.5 million GF;/GP in DCH.  Senate concurs with Exec.  House includes but funds with GF/GP.  Conf. Report concurs with Senate.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

$5,150,000

0

$5,150,000

25.   School Bus Inspections – Transferred

Exec transfers funding of $1.3 million for school bus inspections from GF/GP in Department of State Police budget to school aid funds.  Senate concurs with Exec.  House includes but funds with GF/GP.  Conf. Report concurs with the Senate.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

$1,340,000

0

$1,340,000

26.   Other Proposed Transferred Programs – Transferred

Exec proposes transfer of programs previously funded in other departments with GF to the school aid fund:  Juvenile Detention Facilities (DHS) $3.0 million; Youth Challenge Program (DMVA) $1.3 million; Pre-College Engineering Program (DLEG) $0.7 million.  Senate concurs with Exec, but adds $100,000 to pre-college engineering program.  House maintains programs with GF in the original departments.  Conf. Report concurs with Senate.

Gross

Restricted

N/A

N/A

$5,033,200

5,033,200

27.   School Readiness Program – District Grants

Exec increases funding by $28.8 million to allow over 8,700 more 4-year-olds to be served. Senate increases by $7.4 million, but increases per pupil allowance from $3,300 to $3,400 and increases slots by only 1,588.  House maintains current-year funding.  Conf. Report increases funds by $6.0 million but retains current per pupil allowance at $3,300.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

$72,800,000

72,600,000

$200,000

$6,000,000

6,000,000

$0

28.   Great Parents, Great Start – ISD grants

Exec adds $6.7 million to expand ISD age 0-5 program to $10.0 million.  Senate concurs with Exec.  House maintains current-year funding.  Conf. Report increases funding by $1.7 million to $5.0 million.

Gross

Restricted

$3,326,000

3,326,000

$1,674,000

1,674,000

29.   Detroit Transition Grant

Exec eliminates $7.0 million grant to Detroit Public Schools which was to assist with transition from Reform Board to Elected School Board.  Senate, House, and Conf. Report concur.

Gross

Restricted

$7,000,000

7,000,000

($7,000,000)

(7,000,000)

30.   Intermediate School Districts (ISDs) General Operations

Exec increases general operations funding by 2.9% or $2.3 million to provide increase proposed in foundation allowance and adds $500,000 to develop expanded professional development opportunities for teachers to update and expand their knowledge and skills to support core content standards and curriculum requirements.  Senate concurs with Exec but provides 3.3% increase to match foundation allowance increase.  House maintains current-year funding.  Conf. Report provides 3.1% increase to match foundation allowance increase, but does not include funds for professional development.

Gross

Restricted

$77,702,100

77,702,100

$2,408,800

2,408,800

31.   Center for Education and Performance (CEPI)

Exec increases funding by $2.5 million GF/GP to $4.5 million for continued development and implementation of a comprehensive data management and student tracking system.  Senate concurs with Exec.  House maintains current-year funding.  Conf. Report provides an additional $350,000.

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

$5,543,200

3,543,200

$2,000,000

$350,000

0

$350,000

32.   Other New Programs Proposed by Executive

Exec proposed the following new categoricals:

·       Middle School After School Grants-$15.0 million

·       Elementary Math and Reading Grants-$10.0 million

·       Health/Science Middle College Program-$5.0 million

·       Vocational Educ. Curriculum Development-$1.0 million

·       ECIC Collaborative Grants-$1.0 million

·       FIRST Robotics Competition Grants-$1.0 million

Senate put $100 place holders for the first five but did not include the FIRST Robotics grants.  House included only $500,000 for Vocational Education Curriculum Development, but none of the other line items.  Conf. Report provides $2.0 million for Health/Science Middle College, $1.0 million for ECIC, and $150,000 for the FIRST Robotics Program.

Gross

Restricted

$0

0

$3,150,000

3,150,000

33.   Other New Programs Proposed by Senate

Senate added the following categoricals:

·       Children of Incarcerated Parents Grants - $1.875 million

·       Book a Month Program - $1.0 million

·       Automated External Defibrillators - $100,000

House included only $100,000 for Automated External Defibrillators.  Conf. Report concurs with Senate on Children of Incarcerated parents and AEDs, but provides only $500,000 for Book a Month program.

Gross

Restricted

$0

0

$2,475,000

2,475,000

34.   Other New Programs Added by Conference Committee

Conference Committee added the following categoricals:

·       Web-Based Assessments - $1.0 million

·       School Building Security Mapping - $350,000

·       Positive Behavioral Support Program - $300,000

·       Mercy Education Project - $100,000

Gross

Restricted

$0

0

$1,750,000

1,750,000

Major Boilerplate Changes from FY 2005-06

Sec. 6(4)(r).  Developmental Kindergarten –DELETED

Exec, Senate, and House remove language which would not allow developmental kindergarten pupils to be counted as pupil membership.

Sec. 6(7).  Pupil Membership Count Day – REVISED

Exec, Senate, and House change count day from 4th Wednesday in September to 4th Wednesday after Labor Day.

Sec. 18(2).  School Operations Budgets – NEW

Exec, Senate, and House require that districts make their board-approved annual operating budgets and any revisions available on their websites, or if the district does not have one, on their ISD's website.

Sec. 20(1).  FY 2006-07 Basic Foundation Allowance REVISED

Exec increases FY 2006-07 basic per-pupil foundation allowances by $200 to $7,075; Senate increases by $225 to $7,100; House increases by $230 to $7,105, but adds language that the basic would revert to $6,875 if K-16 ballotinitiative passes; Conference Committee increases FY 2006-07 basic per-pupil foundation allowance by $210 to $7,085.

Sec. 32L. School Readiness Competitive Grants REVISED

House changes the requirements for teachers and paraprofessionals to match the changes in Section 37 and allows for any grant recipient to be able to use its original funding level to provide either a half-day or full-day. Conference Committee concurs with the House on full-day funding but makes teaching requirements match the committee's changes to Section 37.

Sec. 37.School Readiness Teacher Requirements REVISED

House adds language for districts that are unable to comply with current teacher requirements for school readiness teachers to be able to hire individuals who have one or more of the following: a) a valid teaching certificate with an early childhood endorsement (ZA) or a child development associate credential (CDA), 2) a bachelor’s degree in child care or child development, or 3) a child development credential (CDA) combined with an associate’s degree in early childhood education.  Changes the paraprofessional requirement to allow a district to hire an individual who has completed at least 1 course in an appropriate training program, including, but not limited to, a CDA, an associate degree in child development program, or similar program. Conference Committee retains current language but would allow a teacher with at least 4 years experience in a qualified preschool and 90 credits to be waived from these requirements.

Sec. 51a.  Special Education Itinerant Staff –REVISED

Exec eliminates language that allows funding that would otherwise lapse from this section to pay affected districts or ISDs on a FY 2003-04 basis for FY 2004-05 only; if sufficient excess funds are not available to pay on FY 2003-04 basis, then proration of the excess funds will occur on an equal percentage basis.  Senate concurs with Exec.  House retains current law and specifies from which sections lapse funds should be used.  Conference Committee concurs with the House.

Sec. 81(2). ISD Professional Development – NEW

Conference Committee adds intent that ISDs which receive operational support collaborate with the Department of Education to provide professional development to teachers in order to support the Michigan Merit Curriculum.

Sec. 98 and 99. Scientific Method – NEW

House adds language requiring that science activities funded for theMichiganVirtualUniversity and Math and Science Centers use the scientific method to critically evaluate scientific theories.

Sec. 101.  Hours of Instruction – REVISED

Senate changes the number of hours of professional development that can be counted as hours of instruction from 51 to 38.  House concurs with Exec on technical changes but retains current law on professional development hours.  Conference Committee concurs with the Senate.

Sec. 107.  Adult Education Program – REVISED

Exec changes the distribution of payments to districts for funding adult education students from 90% for enrollment and 10% for completion to 75% for enrollment and 25% for completion.  Senate retains current law.  House concurs with Exec. Conference Committee concurs with the Senate.

Sec. 147.  MPSERS Contribution Subsidy – REVISED

Exec, Senate, and House estimate percentage of payroll districts must allocate for public school employee retirement at 17.74%.


STATE POLICE

Analyst:  Jan Wisniewski

FY 2006-07

FY 2006-07

FY 2006-07

Difference:  Conference

from FY 2005-06 YTD

FY 2005-06 YTD

Executive

House

Senate

Conference

Amount

%

IDG/IDT

$20,736,300

$22,642,400

$22,642,400

$22,642,400

$22,642,400

$1,906,100

9.2

Federal

184,031,900

181,013,300

169,013,300

169,305,000

169,305,000

(14,726,900)

(8.0)

Local

6,597,900

8,088,900

8,088,900

8,088,900

8,088,900

1,491,000

22.6

Private

75,000

80,300

80,300

80,300

80,300

5,300

7.1

Restricted

111,572,500

111,373,200

111,373,200

111,373,200

119,873,200

8,300,700

7.4

GF/GP

235,861,600

255,298,700

259,298,700

255,298,700

249,298,700

13,437,100

5.7

Gross

$558,875,200

$578,496,800

$570,496,800

$566,788,500

$569,288,500

$10,413,300

1.9


FTEs

2,900.0

2,903.0

2,903.0

2,903.0

2,903.0

3.0

0.1

Note: FY 2005-06 figures include the results of supplementals and Executive Order (EO) actions throughJune 1, 2006.

Overview

The Department of State Police provides a wide range of law enforcement services—including highway patrol, criminal investigations, forensic sciences, motor carrier enforcement, emergency management, highway safety planning, fire investigation, criminal justice data processing, and various specialized law enforcement services. The Department’s responsibilities also include oversight of law enforcement standards in the state through the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and administration of several law enforcement-related grant programs.

Items of Difference Between the House and Senate

FY 2005-06 YTD

Executive

 

House

Senate

Conference

1.     Secondary Road Patrol

       Program

Executive:Economic adjustment of $4,600 restricted funds.  House: Added $1.5 million GF/GP for additional law enforcement-related funding for local police agencies.  Senate and Conference Committee: Concurred with Executive.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

$14,020,100

14,020,100

$0

$4,600

4,600

$0

$1,504,600

4,600

$1,500,000

$4,600

4,600

$0

$4,600

4,600

$0

2.     Laboratory Operations

Executive:Various FTE and funding adjustments.  House: Concurred with Executive.  Senate: Added $291,700 in federal funds to reflect additional federal authorization.  SB 242 Supplemental: Added $291,700 federal revenue and $60,000 restricted.  Conference Committee: Concurred with Senate.

FTEs

Gross

Federal

Restricted

GF/GP

180.0

$18,874,900

1,089,200

1,600,800

$16,184,900

3.0

$218,100

(1,018,000)

106,000

$1,130,100

3.0

$218,100

(1,018,000)

166,000

$1,130,100

3.0

$509,800

(726,300)

106,000

$1,130,100

3.0

$509,800

(726,300)

106,000

$1,130,100

3.     At-Post Troopers

ExecutiveReplace $2.0 million in restricted Traffic Law Enforcement and Safety Fund revenue with GF/GP; economic adjustment of $7,814,100 GF/GP.  House: Added $2.5 million GF/GP for a 50-student trooper recruit school to increase total trooper strength.  Senate: Concurred with Executive.  Conference Committee: Added $8.5 million restricted from the State Services Fee Fund transferred to the Traffic Law Enforcement and Safety Fund; reduced $6.0 million GF/GP, resulting in $2.5 million to fund a trooper recruit school.

FTEs

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

1,141.0

121,088,200

46,754,400

74,333,800

0.0

7,814,100

(2,000,000)

9,814,100

0.0

10,314,100

(2,000,000)

12,314,100

0.0

7,814,100

(2,000,000)

9,814,100

0.0

10,314,100

6,500,000

3,814,100



Boilerplate Items of Difference Between the House and Senate

Conference Committee Sec. 218. Trooper School Requirement

Conference Committee added language requiring a trooper school with a goal of not less than 50 graduates to commence no later than August 15, 2007.

Conference Committee Sec. 225. Michigan Justice Training Fund

Conference Committee added language stating legislative intent that Michigan Justice Training Funds within MCOLES be used solely for grant delivery.

Senate Sec. 226.  State, Local and Regional Communication Interoperability Plans

Senate added language requiring the department to work with DIT to encourage tactical interoperable radio communication plans between local, regional, state, and federal agencies.  Conference Committee included this language.

Senate Sec. 227.  Prohibit Transporting Employees on State Aircraft

Senate added language prohibiting the department from transporting employees of higher education institutions, legislators and staff, and local government employees on state-owned aircraft.  Conference Committee included this language.

Senate Sec. 228. K-16 Ballot Initiative Budget Reduction Plan

Senate added language requiring a report to the Appropriations Subcommittees concerning a list of GF/GP budget cuts to reduce GF/GP spending by 7.93% for FY06-07 if the K-16 ballot initiative is adopted by voters.  Conference Committee did not include this language.

Senate Sec. 229.  State Police Retirement System

Senate added language requiring that unexpended and unencumbered funds from the department's current year appropriated budget may be used for the State Police retirement system for retirees who accrued overtime from 1957 through 1963.  Conference Committee included this language.

Senate Sec. 230.  Trooper School

Senate added language requiring that unexpended and unencumbered funds from the department's current year appropriated budget may be used for a new trooper school, provided that the objectives in Sec. 229 are fulfilled.  Conference Committee included this language.

House Sec. 226. MCOLES Certified Officers for Trooper School

House added language emphasizing recruitment of MCOLES certified local level police officers for the trooper recruit school.  Conference Committee included this language.

Senate Sec. 308.  LEIN Fee Increase Reporting

Senate added language requiring the department to report any changes in the LEIN fee structure to the subcommittees.  Conference Committee included this language.

Conference Committee Sec. 902. State Services Fee Fund Transfer

Conference Committee added language providing $8.5 million in surplus FY06-07 State Services Fee Fund revenue to be appropriated to the Traffic Law Enforcement and Safety Fund.

House Sec. 1102.  Methamphetamine Reporting

House added language requiring the department to utilize 2.0 FTE positions for collecting methamphetamine incidence reports and providing reports to the Appropriations Committees.  Conference Committee included language but did not include 2.0 FTE data collection designation.


TRANSPORTATION

Analyst:  William E. Hamilton

FY 2005-06 YTD

FY 2006-07

FY 2006-07

FY 2006-07

FY 2006-07

Difference:  Conference

from YTD

As of 7/12/06*

Executive

House

Senate**

Conference

Amount

IDG/IDT

0

0

0

0

0

0

Federal

1,210,650,300

1,169,386,000

1,169,336,300

1,169,386,000

1,169,336,300

($41,314,000)

Local

6,100,000

47,500,000

47,500,000

47,500,000

47,500,000

41,400,000

Private

0

0

0

0

0

0

Restricted

2,197,159,900

2,225,499,100

2,224,909,500

2,214,382,600

2,225,331,000

28,171,100

GF/GP

0

0

0

0

0

0

Gross

$3,413,910,200

$3,442,385,100

$3,441,745,800

$3,431,268,600

$3,442,167,300

$28,257,100


FTEs

3,037.3

3,036.3

3,036.3

3,022.3

3,036.3

(1.0)

* Reflects adjustments made in Supplemental appropriation bill, Senate Bill 242.   **Senate Bill 1097 used as basis of comparison.

Overview

The transportation budget supports state and local highway programs, public transportation programs, aeronautics programs, and administration of the Michigan Department of Transportation.  Approximately 2/3 of the budget is from constitutionally-restricted state revenue sources—primarily from motor fuel taxes and vehicle registration taxes credited to the Michigan Transportation Fund (MTF).  MTF revenue is distributed to other state transportation funds and programs, and to local road agencies, in accordance with 1951 PA 51 (Act 51).  Approximately 1/3 of the budget is from federal sources.  There is no state GF/GP revenue in this budget.

Major Budget Issues

·       Increase from Current Year –Includes a $41.4 million increase in appropriated local revenue, of which $25 million is technical adjustment.  Also assumes increase in Comprehensive Transportation Fund (CTF) revenue from end of redirection of auto-related sales tax.

·       Interdepartmental Grants – Conference report adopts the Executive budget recommendations, per General Fund target agreement.

·       Performance Excellence – Conference report adopts the Executive budget recommendation.

·       Safe Routes to School – Includes $4.0 million for new federal program, an initiative in SAFETEA-LU, the federal-aid reauthorization act.  (Also included in current-year supplemental).

·       Road & Bridge Construction – Appropriates $988.1 million, a $4.5 million decrease from current-year, based on estimated federal and State Trunkline Fund (STF) revenue.

·       Local Bus Operating Assistance – Recommends $166.6 million, a $3.3 million increase from current year.

·       Bus Capital – Includes $64.7 million, an increase of $17.9 million.  Assumes $10.9 million in additional CTF revenue from end of three year redirection of auto-related sales tax to General Fund.  Also assumes $7 million in additional local funds to match federal aid projects.

·       Rail Passenger–Funds Rail Passenger line at $8.2 million, the same as current-year funding.

·       Other Public Transportation– Conference report adopts Executive budget recommendation for CTF-funded lines.

Major Budget Changes from FY 2005-06 YTD Appropriations

FY 2005-06 YTD

Change

1.     Debt Service

Reflects reduction in debt service through anticipated refinancing of GARVEE notes.

Gross

Federal

Restricted

$240,743,500

103,200,000

137,543,500

($33,123,500)

(48,200,000)

15,076,500

2.     Interdepartmental Grants to Other State Departments

Includes $20.0 million MTF to Department of State, $8.8 million (MTF) to Department of Treasury for costs of collecting MTF revenue.

Gross

Restricted

$44,635,700

44,635,700

$1,576,500

1,576,500

3.     Economic Development and Enhancement Programs –

       Business Support

Reflects $36,700 economic reduction; adds $181,800 state restricted to offset federal funds

FTEs

Gross

Restricted

9.0

$985,900

985,900

0.0

$145,400

145,100

4.     Information Technology

Adds $891,800 (federal) for IT projects.

Gross

Federal

Restricted

$27,000,000

555,100

26,444,900

$876.500

891,800

(15,300)

5.     Engineering Services

Includes $4.0 million (federal) to support a new federally-mandated program Safe routes to schools, established in SAFETEA-LU—the reauthorization of the federal-aid highway program.  Federal share of program costs is 100%—no state or local match required.  (There is a net reduction of one FTE position due to program transfers.)

FTEs

Gross

Federal

Restricted

804.2

$53,871,300

10,008,200

43,863,100

(2.0)

$1,666,600

1,143,100

523,500

6.     State Trunkline Maintenance

Increase reflects additional state trunkline lane miles (added by new construction and jurisdictional transfers), economic increases, and increased road maintenance material costs.  Funded in two line items: State trunkline operations, at $129.3 million; and Contract operations, at $145.8 million.

FTEs

Gross

Restricted

815.6

$262,017,900

262,017,900

10.0

$13,147,000

13,147,000

7.     State Trunkline Road and Bridge Construction

Appropriates $988.1 million, a $4.5 million decrease from current-year,reflecting anticipated federal and STF revenue.  Increase in local revenue is a technical adjustment, not an actual increase in available revenue.

Gross

Federal

Local

Restricted

$992,612,100

754,800,300

5,000,000

235,811,800

($4,547,900)

(2,735,800)

25,000,000

(32,283,700)

8.     MTF Distribution to Local Road Agencies

Appropriates $1.0 billion ($649.4 million to county road commissions and $362.1 million to cities and villages) based on MTF revenue estimates and Act 51 formula; actual distribution will be based on actual MTF revenue.

Gross

Restricted

$1,004,653,100

1,004,653,100

$6,890,400

6,890,400

9.     Transportation Economic Development

Authorizes $41.8 million reflecting statutory distribution, except for additional $40,000 added to Forest roads program for construction of additional truck turnoffs.

Gross

Restricted

$41,009,800

41,009,800

$757,000

757,000

10.   Aeronautics Programs

Program reductions of $709,800 to Aeronautics services, and $300,000 to Air service program reflect anticipated reduction in State Aeronautics Fund revenue.

FTEs

Gross

Restricted

56.0

$8,486,500

8,486,500

0.0

($793,000)

(793,000)

11.   Public Transportation and Freight Services

Maintains funding at current-year baseline (after $895,000 increase made in SB 242 supplemental).  Increase reflects economic adjustments.

FTEs

Gross

Federal

Restricted

74.0

$7,713,700

695,000

7,018,700

0.0

$518,500

43,100

475,400

12.   Bus Transit – Local Bus Operating Assistance

Includes $166.6 million for state operating assistance to local public transit agencies.

Gross

Restricted

$163,276,100

163,276,100

$3,347,900

3,347,900

13.   Rail Passenger Service

Maintains current-year funding level; boilerplate would limit Port Huron/Chicago and Grand Rapids/Chicago subsidy to $7.1 million  (See boilerplate section 711)

Gross

Federal

Restricted

$8,200,000

1,000,000

7,200,000

$0

0

0

14.   Bus Capital

Provides matching funds for Federal Transit Administration grants to local transit agencies; assumes $10.9 million additional CTF revenue and $7.0 million additional local funds to match federal aid projects.

Gross

Federal

Local

Restricted

$46,852,200

30,000,000

500,000

16,352,200

$17,874,300

0

7,000,000

10,874,300

15.   Economics

Provides $5.7 million to fund negotiated salary and wage increases, $2.9 million for computed retirement and insurance contributions; $927,300 for building occupancy charges.  Partially offset by reduction in budgeted workers compensation of $104,000.

Gross

Restricted

N/A

N/A

$9,096,300

9,096,300




Major Boilerplate Changes from FY 2005-06

Sec. 258.    Information Technology—NEW

House: Includes work project carry-forward language.  Senate: Not Included.  Conference:  Concurs with House.

Sec. 305.  Lease of Space in Public Passenger Properties

House:  Modifies to allow use of funds to maintain or improve properties.  Senate:  Retains current-year language.  Conference:  Concurs with Senate.

Sec. 306.  Biennial Audit of Transportation Funds.

House:  Modifies language; extends report due date to 9 months after state CAFR.  Senate:  Retains current-year language.  Conference:  Modifies language; extends report due date to 9 months after state CAFR.

Sec. 308.  Compliance with Construction Contract Specifications

House: Retains current-year language.  Senate: Modifies to include fiscal agencies and State Budget Director as report recipients.  Conference:  Concurs with Senate.

Sec. 311.  Local Advance Construct Projects

House: Not included.  Senate: Retains current-year language.  (Note that current year language was repealed in SB 242.)  Conference:  Concurs with House (not included).

Sec. 383.  State Airfleet Restrictions— NEW

Conference:  Adds new subsection (6) to waive restrictions for law enforcement and homeland security.

Sec. 391.    Public Transportation Deputy Directors —NEW

House: Indicates legislative intent that there be separate directors for public transportation and aeronautics.

Senate: Not included.  Conference:  Concurs with House.

Sec. 392.    Asphalt/Scrap Tire Paving Test Project —NEW

House: Directs the department to work with the Department of Environmental Quality and local road authorities to develop and construct a test overlay project using an asphalt mix which incorporates scrap tires; appropriates $350,000 from the Scrap Tire Fund to offset marginal additional costs; reporting requirement.  Senate: Not included.  Conference:  Concurs with Senate (not included).

Sec. 393/384DetroitRiver International Crossing Study —NEW

House: Prohibits expenditure of funds on study without prior legislative approval.  Senate: Prohibits expenditure of funds on study or to implement study recommendations.  Conference:  Modifies language as follows:  "Sec. 384  The department shall not, directly or indirectly, expend any funds appropriated in Part 1  for design or right of way acquisition associated with a new crossing of the Detroit River between Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario."

Sec. 402.   Sale of Local Federal Aid —NEW

Authorizes local road agencies to sell federal aid to department or to other local road agencies.”  House: Includes: "The state-restricted transportation funds received in exchange for federal aid shall be used for the same purpose for which the federal aid had been programmed."  Senate: Includes "Exchanged funds shall be used for the original purpose."  Conference:  Modifies language as follows:  "The state-restricted transportation funds received in exchange for federal aid funds shall be used for the same purpose as the federal aid were originally intended."

Sec. 504.  Use of MTF Report (other state agencies)

House: Adds new subsection 4 to require Department of Treasury cost allocation study.  Senate: Not included.  Conference:  Concurs with House.

Sec. 608.  Forest Road Truck Turn-Offs— Retained

Conference:  Includes $40,000 for truck turnoffs.

Sec. 613.    MIS Signage —NEW

House: Requires the department to spend not less than $500,000 for signs to assist traffic coming from all directions to the Michigan International Speedway.  Senate: Does not specify dollar amount.  Conference:  Concurs with House.

Sec. 614.    Widen US-127—NEW

House: Requires the department to spend not less than $15 million widen US-127 in Jackson and Lenawee counties.

Senate: Does not specify dollar amount.

Conference:  Not included.

Sec. 615.    Interchange M-48 and I75 inChippewaCountyNEW

House: Not included.  Senate: Directs department to construct full interchange.  Conference:  Concurs with Senate.

Sec. 616.    Traffic Light US-31BayHarbor (EmmetCounty)—NEW

House: Not included.  Senate: Requires the department to reimburse the city ofPetoskey for traffic signal.  Conference:  Concurs with Senate.

Sec. 617.    Non-motorized Bridge inTraverse CityNEW

House:Not included.  Senate: Requires the department to construct bridge.  Conference:  Concurs with House (not included).

Sec. 639.    Compliance withMichigan Vehicle Code

House: Not included.  Senate: Requires signage and report on compliance with "drive on right side" requirement.  Conference:  Concurs with Senate.

Sec. 640.    Compliance withMichigan Vehicle Code

House: Not included.  Senate: Requires signage and report on compliance with "yield to emergency vehicle" requirement.  Conference:  Concurs with Senate.

Sec. 654.    Long-term Viability ofMackinacBridge

House: Indicates legislative intent that the Mackinac Bridge Authority protect long-term viability.  Senate: Not included.  Conference:  Concurs with House.

Sec. 655.    Eaton Rapids Sidewalk Program—NEW

House: Indicates legislative intent that department spend not less than $32,000 for sidewalk improvement project.  Senate: Not included.  Conference:  Concurs with House.

Sec. 656.    M-49 Upgrade "Green Highway"—NEW

House: Indicates legislative intent that the department upgrade M-49 inHillsdaleCounty to a "designated" route.  Senate: Not included.  Conference:  Concurs with House.

Sec. 657.    US-23 Corridor Study—NEW

House: Indicates legislative intent that the department proceed with aUS 23 congestion mitigation corridor study in Washtenaw and Livingston counties.  Senate: Not included.  Conference:  Concurs with House.

Sec. 709(3).    Essential Corridor Bus Routes

Subsection prohibits an entity receiving operating assistance from competing with another private or public carrier over the same route.  House: Not included.  Senate: Retains current year language.  Conference:  Concurs with Senate.

Sec. 711.    Rail Passenger (AMTRAK)

House: Directs department to negotiate with rail carrier to provide seven-day Port Huron/Chicago and Grand Rapids/Chicago service; limits state subsidy to $7.1 million.  Senate: Limits subsidy to related route revenue not to exceed $6.1 million.  Conference:  Modifies language as follows:   “(2) Any state subsidy for rail passenger service between Grand Rapids and Chicago and between Port Huron and Chicago shall be limited to an amount equal to revenue generated from operation of these routes, including, but not limited to, revenue from fares and concessions.  The state subsidy shall not exceed $7,100,000.00.

Sec. 732.  Handicap Bus Lifts Maintenance Reporting Requirement

Provides reporting requirement for maintenance of wheelchair lifts by transit agencies; provides sanctions for failure to repair by milestone dates.  House: Directs local transit agencies to equip vehicles with lifts.  Does not include reporting requirements.  Senate: Updates reporting requirements.  Conference:  Concurs with Senate with modification of report recipients.

Sec. 738.    Hillsdale toQuincy Track Project—NEW

House: Indicates legislative intent that sufficient funds be allocated from appropriations to complete this project.  Senate: Not included.  Conference:  Concurs with House.

Sec. 739.  Transit Agency Bus Size

Directs transit agencies not to assign buses longer than 40 feet to fixed route service if not warranted by ridership.  House: Not included.  Senate: Retains current year language.  Conference:  Concurs with Senate.


SUPPLEMENTAL

Analyst:  Al Valenzio

Target Agreement

Conference Report

Department/Budget

 

GF/GP

Gross

 

GF/GP

Gross

Attorney General

$0

$0

$0

$0

Capital Outlay

500

500

500

500

Community Health

27,382,700

161,116,200

27,382,700

161,116,200

Corrections

10,000,000

10,000,000

10,000,000

10,000,000

Education

0

195,800

0

195,800

Environmental Quality

0

50,000

0

50,000

Human Services

11,490,900

63,681,800

11,490,900

63,681,800

Legislature

(500,000)

(500,000)

(500,000)

(500,000)

Military & Veterans Affairs

1,900,000

1,760,600

1,900,000

1,760,600

Natural Resources

0

600,000

0

600,000

State

6,500,000

500,000

6,500,000

500,000

State Police

(4,100,000)

0

(4,100,000)

0

Treasury

 

0

0

 

100,000

100,000

Totals

$52,674,100

$237,404,900

$52,774,100

$237,504,900

FY 2005-06 Budget Issues

Target

Conference

ATTORNEY GENERAL

1.     Funding Source Shift

Shifts $386,800 from the Tobacco Settlement Trust Fund to the Merit Award Trust fund.

 

Gross

$0

$0

CAPITAL OUTLAY

2.     Cost/Construction Authorization, State Building Authority

       (SBA) Project, UMFlint

Construction authorization for a partially state-funded project at the University of Michigan–Flint for renovations of French Hall.  Total project cost $9,350,000; state share $7.0 million.

 
Gross

GF/GP

$100

$100

$100

$100

3.    Cost/Construction Authorization, SBA Project, UM–Ann Arbor

Construction authorization for a partially state-funded project at the University of MichiganAnn Arbor for renovations of the Phoenix Laboratory.  Total project cost $9.5 million; state share $6,428,300.

Gross

GF/GP

$100

$100

$100

$100

4.    Cost/Construction Authorization, SBA Project, CMU

Construction authorization for a partially state-funded project at Central Michigan University for a new Education Building.  Total project cost $50.0 million; state share $37.5 million.

Gross

GF/GP

$100

$100

$100

$100

5.    Cost/Construction Authorization, SBA Project, WSU

Construction authorization for a partially state-funded project at Wayne State University for an addition to its Engineering Development Center.  Total project cost $27.35 million; state share $15.0 million.

Gross

GF/GP

$100

$100

$100

$100

6.    Cost/Construction Authorization, SBA Project, Corrections

Construction authorization for fire safety improvements at the Egeler Correctional Facility per federal court order; total project cost $8.3 million.

Gross

GF/GP

$100

$100

$100

$100

COMMUNITY HEALTH

7.     Hospital QAAP

Provides additional funding to increase hospital QAAP payments to the federal upper payment limit for FY 2004-05 and FY 2005-06.  The additional QAAP revenue is matched with federal Medicaid funds to finance increased Medicaid payments to hospitals.

 
Gross

Federal

Restricted

$116,400,000

65,940,000

50,460,000

$116,400,000

65,940,000

50,460,000

8.     Consensus Caseload Adjustments

Increases Medicaid funding levels to reflect the consensus FY 2005-06 expenditures agreed to by the House and Senate fiscal agencies and the State Budget Office.

Gross

Federal

GF/GP

$33,937,000

32,615,200

$1,321,800

$33,937,000

32,615,200

$1,321,800

9.     Funding Increase for Dental Clinics

Allocates $9.8 million of federal, local and private funds for a rate increase to dental clinics operated by local public health departments and federally qualified health centers.

Gross

Federal

Local

Private

$9,821,400

5,564,100

3,857,300

400,000

$9,821,400

5,564,100

3,857,300

400,000

10.   Funding Shifts

Replaces $25.6 million of Tobacco Settlement Revenue with GF/GP to reflect the reduced payments from cigarette manufacturers.   Adjusts the fund sources for Respite Care, the EPIC program, Pharmaceutical Services and Long-Term Care Services from Tobacco Settlement Revenue to Merit Award Revenue.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

$0

(25,582,000)

$25,582,000

$0

(25,582,000)

$25,582,000

11.   Family Planning Waivers

Includes funding for staff, education/outreach, training/contractual assistance, and pharmacy benefits manager contract costs associated with implementing the recently approved federal family planning waiver.  The waiver expands eligibility for family planning services to women of childbearing age who are not currently Medicaid eligible up to 185% of the federal poverty level.

FTE
Gross

Fed.

GF/GP

5.0

$957,800

478,900

$478,900

5.0

$957,800

478,900

$478,900

CORRECTIONS

12.   Fuel, Utilities, and Census Growth

Provide funds to various institutions for unanticipated population and energy cost increases.

 
Gross

GF/GP

$10,000,000

$10,000,000

$10,000,000

$10,000,000

EDUCATION

13.   Northern Food Service Case

Funds are provided to comply with a State Court of Appeals decision.

 
Gross

Restricted

$195,800

195,800

$195,800

195,800

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

14.   Volunteer River, Stream, and Creek Cleanup

Additional funding will support the evaluation of widespread water quality problems.

 
Gross

Restricted

$50,000

50,000

$50,000

50,000

15.   Funding Source Shift, Land & Water Management

Shifts $1.0 million from the Land and Water Permit Fee line to the Environmental Protection Fund.

Gross

$0

$0

16.   Funding Source Shift, Environmental Science & Services

Shifts $100,300 from the Small Business Pollution Prevention Revolving Loan Fund to the Waste Reduction Fee line.

Gross

$0

$0

HUMAN SERVICES

17.   Consensus Caseload Adjustments – Child Care Fund

Increases funding for the Child Care Fund to reflect consensus FY 2005-06 caseload estimates agreed to by the House and Senate fiscal agencies and the State Budget Office.  Child Care Fund provides state reimbursement to counties to cover state share of costs of providing services to either delinquent youth or abused/neglected youth.

 
Gross

GF/GP

$11,300,000

$11,300,000

$11,300,000

$11,300,000

18.   Food Assistance Program

Increases federal funding for the food assistance program to reflect anticipated caseload increase.

Gross

Federal

$35,000,000

35,000,000

$35,000,000

35,000,000

19.   LIHEAP Funding

Additional federal funds are available for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which supports crisis energy assistance for low-income households and provides funding to cover the state's Home Heating Credit.

Gross

Federal

$17,000,000

17,000,000

$17,000,000

17,000,000

20.   Family Planning Waiver

Supports DHS staff costs related to eligibility determination of potential participants in recently-approved family planning waiver; waiver expands eligibility for family planning services to women of childbearing age who are not currently Medicaid eligible up to 185% of federal poverty level.

FTE
Gross

Federal

GF/GP

15.0

$381,800

190,900

$190,900

15.0

$381,800

190,900

$190,900

LEGISLATURE

21.   Prison Study Project

Eliminate funding provided under PA 153 of 2006.

 
Gross

GF/GP

($500,000)

($500,000)

($500,000)

($500,000)

MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS

22.   Grand Rapids Veterans Home

Provides general fund support to cover an anticipated year-end shortfall in income and assessment revenue at the Grand Rapids Veterans Home; provides for projected operational deficits for health care staffing costs, provides available Medicare authorization to cover allowable costs; and provides available private funds for therapy programs.

 

Gross

Federal

Private

Restricted

GF/GP

$1,325,600

350,600

75,000

(1,000,000)

$1,900,000

$1,325,600

350,600

75,000

(1,000,000)

$1,900,000

23.   D.J. Jacobetti Veterans Home

Provides authorization for available federal carry-forward revenues to cover projected operational costs and provides available Medicare authorization increase to cover allowable costs.

Gross

Federal

$435,000

435,000

$435,000

435,000

NATURAL RESOURCES

24.   Forest Fire Protection

Funds unanticipated overtime costs.

 
Gross

Restricted

$400,000

400,000

$400,000

400,000

25.   Forest and Timber Treatments

Funds higher than anticipated transportation costs.

Gross

Restricted

$200,000

200,000

$200,000

200,000

STATE

26.   Funding Source Shift

From the TACF to General Fund dollars.

 
Gross

GF/GP

$0

$6,500,000

$0

$6,500,000

27.   Help America Vote Act

Funds to improve voting access for individuals with disabilities.

Gross

Federal

$500,000

500,000

$500,000

500,000

STATE POLICE

28.   Funding Source Shift

From the General Fund to the Traffic Law Enforcement and Safety Fund.

 
Gross

GF/GP

$0

($4,100,000)

$0

($4,100,000)

TREASURY

29.   Strategic Fund, Promote Michigan

Funds will be used for promoting the Detroit Zoological Institute.

 
Gross

GF/GP

$0

$0

$100,000

$100,000

FY 2005-06 Boilerplate Issues

Target

Conference

CAPITAL OUTLAY

Sec. 250.  University of Michigan, Phoenix Lab Project

Project cannot move to final design until the Joint Capital Outlay Subcommittee has approved the program statement and preliminary planning documents as required under 1984 PA 431.

Not Included

Included

STATE

Sec. 301. Help America Vote Act

Designates appropriation as a work project account.

Included

Included

STATE POLICE

Sec. 401.  Appropriate Restricted Funds

Shifts $6.0 million from the State Services Fee Fund to the Traffic Law Enforcement and Safety Fund.

Included

Included

TREASURY

Sec. 501.  Detroit Zoological Institute Promotion

Designates appropriation as a work project account.

Not Included

Included

REPEALER

Sec. 1001.  PA 153 of 2006

Section 301 (Legislature) of PA 153 is repealed.

Included

Included