5180-S.E AMH LAMB MATT 38

ESSB 5180 - H AMD 0286 FAILED 04/25/99

By Representative Lambert

     On page 12, line 34, increase the state auditing services revolving account appropriation by $100,000

     On page 13, line 1, correct the total accordingly

     On page 13, after line 1, insert the following:

AThe appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: $100,000 of the state auditing services revolving account appropriation is provided solely for staff and related costs to audit at least five vendors contracted with the department of community, trade and economic development under the early childhood education assistance program.  The audit shall evaluate compliance with state minimum licensing standards and with program by-laws.  In addition, the audit shall address health and safety risks, accessibility of the program to participating children=s parents, use of program funding, and any irregularities in the services offered to children and families.  The auditor shall submit a report of the audit to the governor and the appropriate fiscal committees of the legislature by October 1, 2000.@

     On page 20, after line 19, insert the following:

A(29) Of the general fund--state appropriation amounts for fiscal year 2000 provided to the early childhood education assistance program under this section, $100,000 shall be deposited into the auditing services revolving account--state for the purpose of a program evaluation to be conducted by the state auditor.@

EFFECT: Requires the Office of the State Auditor to conduct an audit of at least five Early Childhood Education Assistance program (ECEAP) centers.  Requires the office to submit a report of the audit by October 1, 2000.  Funds for the audit are to be provided out of the ECEAP program budget.

FISCAL IMPACT: $100,000 of the General Fund--State appropriation for fiscal year 2000 is provided for deposit to the Auditing Services Revolving Account.  There is no net fiscal impact.