Compendium of Budget Information for the 2012 General Session
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Function GOED Administration provides leadership to the two strategic program areas in the Office: Business Development and Tourism. It also provides support to the Pete Suazo Utah Athletics Commission and the Office of Consumer and Health Services, an office created to implement the Utah Health Exchange. Administration defines, develops and implements strategies and provides fiscal guidance and support to the programs. Administration also provides oversight and support to the Utah Sports Commission, Utah World Trade Center, and other legislated pass through programs. Office of Consumer and Health Services The Office of Consumer and Health Services (OCHS) is responsible for overseeing the Utah Health Exchange and coordinating the State's efforts to make healthcare coverage more accessible and affordable for Utah businesses and citizens. Intent Language Under Section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that appropriations provided for the Governor's Office of Economic Development -Administrative line item in Item 85 of Chapter 2 Laws of Utah 2010 and Item 189 of Chapter 408 Laws of Utah 2010 not lapse at the close of Fiscal Year 2011. The use of any nonlapsing funds is limited to business marketing efforts and relocation expenses - $200,000; and health system reform - $670,000. Funding Detail The Administration is funded through General Fund and some federal funds for the Office of Consumer and Health Services.
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