Compendium of Budget Information for the 2012 General Session

Executive Offices & Criminal Justice
Appropriations Subcommittee

Function

The Liquor Law Enforcement line item has only one program�the Liquor Law Enforcement program. This program is responsible for the enforcement of the state's liquor laws. All state liquor licensees and all liquor consumption fall under the responsibility of this program. The Liquor Law Enforcement program works independently statewide, but also aids local law enforcement agencies in the enforcement of Utah's Liquor Control Act (UCA 32A-12).

Agents of this section maintain a continuing program of inspections and surveillance of the various lounges, and restaurants dispersing alcohol to ensure compliance with state laws. Emphasis is also focused on such problems as underage drinking, illegal importation, and drinking/driving.

Background

During the 2011 General Session, S.B. 314 changed the structure of the Liquor Law Enforcement line item to a restricted special revenue fund. Liquor law enforcement will be funded as a percentage of alcohol and other related sales rather than with General Fund appropriations. With this change the FY 2012 and each year thereafter will be funded automatically and not require an annual appropriation. As such there is no appropriation shown in FY 2012 with the exception of a carry-forward balance.

Statutory Authority

Statutory Authority for Liquor Law Enforcement is found in UCA 32B .

Intent Language

Under Section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that appropriations provided for Liquor Law Enforcement in Item 27 of Chapter 2 Laws of Utah 2010 not lapse at the close of fiscal year 2011.

Performance

Included below are performance measures submitted by the Department of Public Safety for the Liquor Law Enforcement program. Inlcuded are two metrics that measure DABC licensee inspection and complaint clearance. Licensee inspection performance has been irregular. Licensee complaint clearance is a relatively new metric that measures the rate at which complaints are investigated. The department reports a success rate of 90% out of a target of 100%.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Actual	2012 Approp
General Fund	$1,622,800	$2,064,400	$1,757,600	$1,639,100	$0
General Fund, One-time	$0	$0	($124,500)	$0	$0
Beginning Nonlapsing	$289,900	$302,000	$734,200	$680,600	$431,500
Closing Nonlapsing	($302,000)	($734,200)	($680,600)	($1,032,900)	($201,200)
Total	$1,610,700	$1,632,200	$1,686,700	$1,286,800	$230,300

Programs:	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Actual	2012 Approp
Liquor Law Enforcement	$1,610,700	$1,632,200	$1,686,700	$1,286,800	$230,300
Total	$1,610,700	$1,632,200	$1,686,700	$1,286,800	$230,300

Categories of Expenditure	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Actual	2012 Approp
Personnel Services	$1,224,400	$1,246,400	$1,309,500	$999,400	$0
In-state Travel	$7,600	$8,200	$7,300	$3,700	$7,300
Out-of-state Travel	$9,800	$3,500	$2,500	$700	$2,500
Current Expense	$367,400	$371,400	$344,400	$256,900	$197,500
DP Current Expense	$1,500	$2,700	$23,000	$26,100	$23,000
Total	$1,610,700	$1,632,200	$1,686,700	$1,286,800	$230,300

Other Indicators	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Actual	2012 Approp
Budgeted FTE	15.0	17.0	16.0	14.7	15.0
Actual FTE	13.3	12.4	13.1	11.6	0.0
Vehicles	15	18	17	12	18

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