Compendium of Budget Information for the 2011 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.

Statutory Authority

Statutory Authority for Liquor Law Enforcement is found in UCA 32A-12 .

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 396 Law of Utah 2009 not lapse at the close of Fiscal Year 2010. The use of any non-lapsing funds is limited to the following: Fund eliminated positions for additional year, $700,000.

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 92% out of a target of 100%.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Approp
General Fund	$1,553,100	$1,622,800	$2,064,400	$1,757,600	$1,639,100
General Fund, One-time	($3,600)	$0	$0	($124,500)	$0
Beginning Nonlapsing	$325,800	$289,900	$302,000	$734,200	$0
Closing Nonlapsing	($289,900)	($302,000)	($734,200)	($680,600)	$0
Total	$1,585,400	$1,610,700	$1,632,200	$1,686,700	$1,639,100

Programs:	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Approp
Liquor Law Enforcement	$1,585,400	$1,610,700	$1,632,200	$1,686,700	$1,639,100
Total	$1,585,400	$1,610,700	$1,632,200	$1,686,700	$1,639,100

Categories of Expenditure	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Approp
Personnel Services	$1,153,800	$1,224,400	$1,246,400	$1,309,500	$1,183,100
In-state Travel	$5,900	$7,600	$8,200	$7,300	$8,200
Out-of-state Travel	$1,700	$9,800	$3,500	$2,500	$3,500
Current Expense	$422,100	$367,400	$371,400	$344,400	$441,400
DP Current Expense	$1,900	$1,500	$2,700	$23,000	$2,900
Total	$1,585,400	$1,610,700	$1,632,200	$1,686,700	$1,639,100

Other Indicators	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Approp
Budgeted FTE	15.0	15.0	17.0	16.0	14.7
Vehicles	15	15	18	17	18

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