1106-S AMH STOK KETT 047

SHB 1106 - H AMD 321

By Representative Stokesbary

WITHDRAWN 04/02/2015

    On page 74, line 12, reduce the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2016 by $7,990,000

    On page 74, line 13, reduce the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2017 by $7,990,000

    On page 74, line 15, correct the total.

    On page 74, after line 9, insert "(2) The appropriations in this section include a reduction of $7,990,000 in general fund-state expenditures by the department of social and health services in fiscal year 2016 and $7,990,000 in general fund-state expenditures by the department of social and health services for fiscal year 2017.  This reduction in expenditure authority for the administration and supporting services program of the department shall be achieved through expenditure reductions in other programs and divisions of the department as a result of lean management strategies and other administrative efficiencies that do not result from caseload or service delivery reductions.  The savings obtained in other programs and divisions of the department shall be transferred to the administration and supporting services program to achieve the expenditure reduction amount specified in this subsection."

    Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

EFFECT:   The Department of Social and Health Services is directed to reduce expenditures through LEAN management strategies and other administrative efficiencies that do not result from caseload or service delivery reductions.

FISCAL IMPACT:

           Reduces General Fund - State by $15,980,000.

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