Compendium of Budget Information for the 2012 General Session

Business, Economic Development, & Labor
Appropriations Subcommittee
Subcommittee Table of Contents

Agency: Commerce

Line Item: Commerce General Regulation

Function

Commerce's Executive Director administers all the line items within the Department. The main appropriation line item for the Department is called "Commerce General Regulation" and includes the following programs: Administration, Occupational and Professional Licensing, Securities, Consumer Protection, Corporations and Commercial Code, Real Estate, Public Utilities, Committee of Consumer Services and Building Operations & Maintenance.

Intent Language

Under Section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code the Legislature intends that unused appropriations provided for the Department of Commerce Division of Public Utilities in Item 61 of Chapter 2 Laws of Utah 2010 lapse to the Professional and Technical Services Fund at the close of Fiscal Year 2011.

Under Section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code the Legislature intends that appropriations provided for the Department of Commerce Division of Public Utilities in Item 61 of Chapter 2 Laws of Utah 2010 from the Professional and Technical Services Fund be nonlapsing at the close of Fiscal Year 2011.

Under Section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code the Legislature intends that unused appropriations provided for the Department of Commerce Committee of Consumer Services in Item 62 of Chapter 2 Laws of Utah 2010 lapse to the Committee's Professional and Technical Services Fund at the close of Fiscal Year 2011.

Under Section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code the Legislature intends that appropriations provided for the Department of Commerce Committee of Consumer Services in Item 62 of Chapter 2 Laws of Utah 2010 from the Professional and Technical Services Fund be nonlapsing at the close of Fiscal Year 2011.

Performance

The Division of Commerce uses the following performance measures: percent of license renewals online, controlled substance database searches, securities fines assessed, and the corporation annual business online adoption rate.

License Renewals Online

Controlled Substance Database Searches

Securities Fines Assessed

Annual Business Adoption Rates

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Approp
General Fund, One-time $100,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $214,200 $264,500 $294,100 $260,400 $644,800
Dedicated Credits Revenue $964,400 $678,600 $781,400 $524,700 $1,287,500
GFR - Commerce Service $18,495,400 $18,549,400 $21,891,100 $18,211,400 $18,826,100
GFR - Commerce Service, One-time $0 $0 $0 $10,000 $195,100
GFR - CSF - PURF $4,298,300 $4,424,700 $0 $4,446,700 $4,433,300
GFR - Factory Built Housing Fees $104,700 $104,700 $104,700 $104,700 $104,700
GFR - Geologist Ed. & Enf. $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000
GFR - Nurses Ed & Enf Account $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000
GFR - Pawnbroker Operations $45,000 $129,000 $129,000 $129,000 $129,000
GFR - Utah Housing Opportunity Restricted Account $0 $0 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000
Transfers $320,700 $344,600 $607,000 $894,700 $0
Transfers - Within Agency ($320,700) ($344,600) ($607,000) ($894,700) $0
Pass-through $31,700 $23,000 $13,500 $10,000 $50,000
Beginning Nonlapsing $1,028,900 $1,722,900 $1,354,500 $221,900 $221,200
Beginning Fund Balances - CSF $843,900 $0 $0 $0 $0
Closing Nonlapsing ($2,450,200) ($2,331,000) ($2,197,500) ($1,538,900) ($183,400)
Lapsing Balance ($1,186,300) ($404,800) ($620,500) ($964,700) $0
Total
$22,510,000
$23,181,000
$21,790,300
$21,455,200
$25,748,300
 
Programs:
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Approp
Administration $3,769,700 $4,150,600 $3,989,700 $4,082,300 $3,356,100
Occupational & Professional Licensing $7,818,300 $7,882,000 $7,354,400 $7,100,400 $9,202,100
Securities $1,637,700 $1,685,800 $1,564,900 $1,528,000 $2,011,300
Consumer Protection $1,431,000 $1,557,600 $1,537,100 $1,418,400 $1,682,800
Corporations and Commercial Code $2,128,400 $1,996,800 $1,920,400 $1,914,900 $2,307,200
Real Estate $1,834,900 $2,052,000 $1,705,900 $1,659,500 $2,184,600
Public Utilities $3,007,300 $2,998,900 $2,878,700 $2,826,200 $3,743,600
Committee of Consumer Services $643,600 $584,800 $566,700 $653,000 $996,300
Building Operations and Maintenance $239,100 $272,500 $272,500 $272,500 $264,300
Total
$22,510,000
$23,181,000
$21,790,300
$21,455,200
$25,748,300
 
Categories of Expenditure
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Approp
Personnel Services $16,614,200 $17,177,000 $16,488,100 $16,390,700 $18,799,700
In-state Travel $109,900 $88,500 $75,400 $56,900 $90,900
Out-of-state Travel $83,700 $42,800 $12,900 $29,200 $88,500
Current Expense $3,791,300 $4,059,200 $3,482,700 $3,213,300 $5,188,100
DP Current Expense $1,628,900 $1,657,400 $1,600,500 $1,620,100 $1,413,400
DP Capital Outlay $179,500 $56,800 $63,600 $90,200 $0
Capital Outlay $8,800 $91,400 $300 $6,400 $0
Other Charges/Pass Thru $71,900 $7,900 $66,800 $48,400 $167,700
Transfers $21,800 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total
$22,510,000
$23,181,000
$21,790,300
$21,455,200
$25,748,300
 
Other Indicators
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Approp
Budgeted FTE 261.0 261.0 261.0 255.3 254.5
Actual FTE 0.0 0.0 222.7 255.3 0.0
Vehicles 36 36 25 36 34






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Program: Administration

Function

Administration oversees and manages the department and includes: centralized accounting, payroll, personnel, and budget functions.

The mission of the administrative office 'is to provide administrative support (financial, human resources, information technology, public relations, and adjudicative) to the divisions within the Department of Commerce. The Department of Commerce administrative office is also responsible for the administration of the New Motor Vehicle Franchise Act, Power Boat Franchise Act, and the Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman.'

Statutory Authority

The following laws pertain to the administrative functions of the Department of Commerce.

Funding Detail

Department funding is primarily from the Commerce Service Fund which is made up from fees collected by the department. By statute, funds collected to the Commerce Service Fund over the amount appropriated to the department are deposited in the General Fund. The department also receives revenue from Dedicated Credits, Trust Funds, and Federal Funds.

Sources of Finance
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Approp
Dedicated Credits Revenue $0 ($300) $0 $0 $0
GFR - Commerce Service $3,116,500 $3,358,800 $2,518,000 $3,185,800 $3,260,800
GFR - Commerce Service, One-time $0 $0 $0 $10,000 $95,300
Transfers $839,200 $528,100 $1,121,700 $886,500 $0
Beginning Nonlapsing $0 $614,000 $350,000 $0 $0
Beginning Fund Balances - CSF $843,900 $0 $0 $0 $0
Closing Nonlapsing ($614,000) ($350,000) $0 $0 $0
Lapsing Balance ($415,900) $0 $0 $0 $0
Total
$3,769,700
$4,150,600
$3,989,700
$4,082,300
$3,356,100
 
Categories of Expenditure
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Approp
Personnel Services $1,342,100 $1,462,100 $1,481,600 $1,523,500 $1,420,000
In-state Travel $2,200 $100 $1,700 $900 $4,600
Out-of-state Travel $800 $0 ($600) $1,900 $4,600
Current Expense $888,900 $1,090,900 $911,800 $968,500 $948,200
DP Current Expense $1,470,300 $1,595,500 $1,531,100 $1,562,500 $883,400
DP Capital Outlay $38,400 $0 $63,600 $25,000 $0
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $300 $0 $0
Other Charges/Pass Thru $27,000 $2,000 $200 $0 $95,300
Total
$3,769,700
$4,150,600
$3,989,700
$4,082,300
$3,356,100
 
Other Indicators
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Approp
Budgeted FTE 15.0 15.0 15.0 14.5 13.5
Actual FTE 0.0 0.0 13.0 14.5 0.0






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Program: Occupational & Professional Licensing

Function

The Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) is responsible for licensing and regulating more than 60 occupations and professions established by law.

The Division establishes minimum requirements for licensing, investigates unlawful or unprofessional conduct, and conducts administrative proceedings against individuals who allegedly engage in unlawful or unprofessional conduct.

The Division also oversees the Medical Malpractice Pre-litigation Hearing Program, the Uniform Building Code Act, the Residence Lien Recovery Fund, and Construction Standards for Manufactured Housing.

'The mission of the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) is to safeguard the public health, safety, and welfare through appropriate licensing and regulation of persons engaged in certain professions or occupations. In connection with its mission, the Division makes available to the public, at their request or upon the Division's initiative for compelling reason, information known to the Division which may be released under the provisions of law, and which is necessary for the public to know to ensure their health, safety, and welfare.'

Statutory Authority

Utah Code Annotated 58 contains individual licensing acts for each occupation and profession administered by DOPL. Chapter 1 of Title 58 and Chapter 1 of Title R156 are called "umbrella chapters" because they consist of general provisions that apply uniformly to all occupations and professions regulated by DOPL. However, the provisions in the specific chapters under these titles are unique to each respective occupation or profession.

Funding Detail

The majority of the funding that comes to DOPL is through fees assessed on the various licenses and professions that are administered through the Division.

Sources of Finance
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Approp
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $398,200
Dedicated Credits Revenue $815,000 $608,000 $651,300 $448,400 $977,500
GFR - Commerce Service $7,641,200 $7,337,000 $7,535,600 $7,670,200 $7,564,100
GFR - Commerce Service, One-time $0 $0 $0 $0 $99,800
GFR - Factory Built Housing Fees $104,700 $104,700 $104,700 $104,700 $104,700
GFR - Geologist Ed. & Enf. $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000
GFR - Nurses Ed & Enf Account $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000
GFR - Pawnbroker Operations $45,000 $129,000 $0 $0 $0
Transfers - Within Agency ($320,700) ($344,600) ($607,000) ($894,700) $0
Beginning Nonlapsing $1,028,900 $1,108,900 $1,004,500 $221,900 $221,200
Closing Nonlapsing ($1,108,900) ($1,004,500) ($1,054,400) ($271,400) ($183,400)
Lapsing Balance ($406,900) ($76,500) ($300,300) ($198,700) $0
Total
$7,818,300
$7,882,000
$7,354,400
$7,100,400
$9,202,100
 
Categories of Expenditure
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Approp
Personnel Services $5,957,000 $6,057,800 $5,760,300 $5,656,600 $6,365,000
In-state Travel $82,800 $64,800 $51,900 $37,300 $57,000
Out-of-state Travel $27,200 $13,900 $5,000 $9,600 $22,900
Current Expense $1,677,500 $1,689,700 $1,490,600 $1,288,600 $2,757,200
DP Current Expense $43,200 $43,000 $46,600 $44,100 $0
DP Capital Outlay $0 $12,800 $0 $57,800 $0
Capital Outlay $8,800 $0 $0 $6,400 $0
Transfers $21,800 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total
$7,818,300
$7,882,000
$7,354,400
$7,100,400
$9,202,100
 
Other Indicators
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Approp
Budgeted FTE 96.0 96.0 96.0 93.3 94.5
Actual FTE 0.0 0.0 86.4 93.3 0.0
Vehicles 27 27 16 27 27






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Program: Securities

Function

The Division of Securities administers and enforces the Utah Uniform Securities Act. It licenses broker-dealers, agents, investment advisors, investment adviser representatives, and certified dealers. It audits registration and exemption filings made by businesses issuing securities. The Division investigates securities violations and initiates administrative actions to deny, revoke or suspend licenses or registrations to stop unlawful activities. It also brings civil injunctive actions and refers investigations to state or local prosecutors for criminal prosecution.

'The mission of the division is to enhance Utah's business climate by protecting Utah's investors through education, enforcement, and fair regulation of Utah's investment industry while creating opportunities for capital formation.'

Statutory Authority

Utah Code Annotated Chapter Sections 61-1-1 through 61-1-29 describe the function and authority of the Division of Securities.

Funding Detail

The Division of Securities is funded primarily through Dedicated Credits it collects by administering the Utah Uniform Securities Act.

Sources of Finance
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Approp
GFR - Commerce Service $1,741,600 $1,797,100 $1,657,100 $1,676,800 $2,011,300
Transfers ($43,000) ($43,000) $0 $0 $0
Lapsing Balance ($60,900) ($68,300) ($92,200) ($148,800) $0
Total
$1,637,700
$1,685,800
$1,564,900
$1,528,000
$2,011,300
 
Categories of Expenditure
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Approp
Personnel Services $1,557,800 $1,625,200 $1,525,400 $1,490,400 $1,990,100
In-state Travel $300 $0 $300 $200 $0
Out-of-state Travel ($500) $0 $0 $0 $0
Current Expense $79,800 $60,300 $38,700 $36,600 $21,200
DP Current Expense $300 $300 $500 $800 $0
Total
$1,637,700
$1,685,800
$1,564,900
$1,528,000
$2,011,300
 
Other Indicators
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Approp
Budgeted FTE 22.0 22.0 22.0 24.0 24.0
Actual FTE 0.0 0.0 18.7 24.0 0.0
Vehicles 2 2 2 2 0






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Program: Consumer Protection

Function

The Division of Consumer Protection helps consumers and businesses deal with dishonest commercial practices. The division enforces thirteen consumer protection statutes. It responds to consumer complaints, prevents and corrects unfair and deceptive business practices, provides consumer relief and promotes consumer education programs. The division's primary goal is to balance the need to provide a regulatory environment that is firm, reasonable, and fair against the need to protects consumers and encourage business growth.

The mission of the division is to 'respond to consumer complaints, unfair and deceptive business practices, and provide consumer education. The Division has a three-pronged approach to consumer protection: education, registration, and enforcement.'

Statutory Authority

The Division of Consumer Protection statutory comes from 18 different statutes.

Funding Detail

The Division of Consumer Protection is primarily funded through the Commerce Service Fund.

Sources of Finance
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Approp
General Fund, One-time $100,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
GFR - Commerce Service $1,412,900 $1,466,600 $1,455,900 $1,299,100 $1,553,800
GFR - Pawnbroker Operations $0 $0 $129,000 $129,000 $129,000
Transfers $0 $91,000 $0 $0 $0
Lapsing Balance ($81,900) $0 ($47,800) ($9,700) $0
Total
$1,431,000
$1,557,600
$1,537,100
$1,418,400
$1,682,800
 
Categories of Expenditure
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Approp
Personnel Services $1,276,000 $1,504,700 $1,451,900 $1,321,800 $1,666,200
In-state Travel $100 $600 $1,100 $0 $600
Out-of-state Travel $0 $0 $0 $0 $600
Current Expense $54,300 $52,100 $83,400 $96,300 $15,400
DP Current Expense $600 $200 $700 $300 $0
DP Capital Outlay $100,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total
$1,431,000
$1,557,600
$1,537,100
$1,418,400
$1,682,800
 
Other Indicators
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Approp
Budgeted FTE 20.0 20.0 20.0 23.0 20.5
Actual FTE 0.0 0.0 19.7 23.0 0.0
Vehicles 2 2 2 2 2






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Program: Corporations and Commercial Code

Function

The Corporations and Commercial Code Division is the State's filing office for all corporations, commercial code, business registration, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, notaries public, collection agencies, trademarks, and agricultural liens. The Division registers businesses and provides information, expedites customer needs and makes available its records and data collections for public research.

Through online web applications, the Division of Corporations provides customers with accessible, convenient and responsive service to business name searches, annual business renewals, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and agricultural lien filings and searches.

The mission of the division is 'to serve business enterprises by providing registration and informational assistance. Additionally, the Division serves the public by facilitating access to all of its records and data. The Division functions as Utah's filing office and repository for all corporations, commercial code filings, business registrations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, collection agencies, and trademarks.'

Statutory Authority

The laws that govern the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code can be found in the following chapters of the Utah Code Annotated:

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Approp
Dedicated Credits Revenue $0 $0 $0 $100 $0
GFR - Commerce Service $2,626,000 $2,544,900 $2,285,700 $2,312,300 $2,307,200
Transfers ($288,000) ($288,100) ($365,300) $0 $0
Lapsing Balance ($209,600) ($260,000) $0 ($397,500) $0
Total
$2,128,400
$1,996,800
$1,920,400
$1,914,900
$2,307,200
 
Categories of Expenditure
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Approp
Personnel Services $1,783,400 $1,777,700 $1,690,400 $1,725,600 $1,933,200
In-state Travel $3,900 $300 $100 $0 $1,000
Out-of-state Travel $800 $1,600 $0 $0 $5,000
Current Expense $241,300 $204,700 $213,600 $188,700 $80,000
DP Current Expense $99,000 $11,400 $16,300 $600 $288,000
Other Charges/Pass Thru $0 $1,100 $0 $0 $0
Total
$2,128,400
$1,996,800
$1,920,400
$1,914,900
$2,307,200
 
Other Indicators
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Approp
Budgeted FTE 40.0 40.0 40.0 36.0 38.0
Actual FTE 0.0 0.0 33.5 36.0 0.0






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Program: Real Estate

Function

The Division of Real Estate regulates Utah's real estate industry. It protects the public through education and licensing. The Division licenses all real estate brokers, sales agents, and appraisers. It investigates, and when necessary, conducts disciplinary proceedings. The Division screens all subdivided lands and time-share projects and insures full disclosure in offerings. The Division audits broker trust accounts, and monitors sales and appraisals to ensure they are fair and reasonable. The Division also administers the Utah Residential Mortgage Practices Act and registers residential mortgage professionals and companies not affiliated with financial institutions.

The division mission is to 'protect the public through education, licensure and regulation of appraisal, mortgage, and real estate professionals.'

Statutory Authority

The following statutes govern the authority of the Division of Real Estate:

  • UCA 61-1-Utah Uniform Securities Act
  • UCA-61-2-Division of Real Estate
  • UCA-61-2c-Utah Residential Mortgage Practices and Licensing Act
  • UCA-61-2d-Utah High Cost Home Loan Act
  • UCA-61-2e-Appraisal Management Company Registration and Regulation Act
  • UCA-61-2f-Real Estate Licensing and Practices Act
  • UCA-61-2g-Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Approp
Dedicated Credits Revenue $149,400 $65,600 $72,900 $36,600 $250,000
GFR - Commerce Service $1,725,900 $1,780,700 $1,779,700 $1,802,900 $1,864,600
GFR - Utah Housing Opportunity Restricted Account $0 $0 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000
Transfers ($61,000) $182,700 $0 $0 $0
Pass-through $31,700 $23,000 $13,500 $10,000 $50,000
Lapsing Balance ($11,100) $0 ($180,200) ($210,000) $0
Total
$1,834,900
$2,052,000
$1,705,900
$1,659,500
$2,184,600
 
Categories of Expenditure
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Approp
Personnel Services $1,383,600 $1,468,300 $1,344,600 $1,381,800 $1,551,800
In-state Travel $12,500 $13,900 $11,800 $10,700 $10,700
Out-of-state Travel $13,900 $5,400 $0 $0 $5,300
Current Expense $382,000 $527,700 $291,500 $217,200 $482,000
DP Current Expense $1,800 $100 $300 $1,400 $62,400
DP Capital Outlay $41,100 $36,500 $0 $0 $0
Other Charges/Pass Thru $0 $100 $57,700 $48,400 $72,400
Total
$1,834,900
$2,052,000
$1,705,900
$1,659,500
$2,184,600
 
Other Indicators
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Approp
Budgeted FTE 22.0 22.0 22.0 23.0 23.0
Actual FTE 0.0 0.0 21.1 23.0 0.0
Vehicles 1 1 1 1 1






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Program: Public Utilities

Function

The Division of Public Utilities participates in proceedings before the Public Service Commission.

The mission of the division is to promote the public interest in utility regulation and work to ensure that all utility customers have access to safe, reliable service at reasonable rates.

Statutory Authority

UCA-54-4a establishes the division and their ruling making authority.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Approp
Federal Funds $214,200 $264,500 $294,100 $260,400 $246,600
Dedicated Credits Revenue $0 $5,300 $57,200 $39,600 $60,000
GFR - Commerce Service $0 $0 $3,408,100 $0 $0
GFR - CSF - PURF $3,331,700 $3,432,000 $0 $3,449,100 $3,437,000
Transfers ($108,800) ($108,800) ($125,600) $0 $0
Closing Nonlapsing ($429,800) ($594,100) ($755,100) ($922,900) $0
Total
$3,007,300
$2,998,900
$2,878,700
$2,826,200
$3,743,600
 
Categories of Expenditure
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Approp
Personnel Services $2,712,300 $2,730,900 $2,694,400 $2,676,600 $3,027,300
In-state Travel $6,800 $8,100 $8,200 $6,500 $15,000
Out-of-state Travel $31,600 $15,000 $6,300 $9,000 $20,100
Current Expense $198,100 $139,400 $159,300 $118,800 $544,600
DP Current Expense $13,600 $6,600 $4,700 $7,900 $136,600
DP Capital Outlay $0 $7,500 $0 $7,400 $0
Capital Outlay $0 $91,400 $0 $0 $0
Other Charges/Pass Thru $44,900 $0 $5,800 $0 $0
Total
$3,007,300
$2,998,900
$2,878,700
$2,826,200
$3,743,600
 
Other Indicators
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Approp
Budgeted FTE 36.0 36.0 36.0 32.5 34.0
Actual FTE 0.0 0.0 30.3 32.5 0.0
Vehicles 4 4 4 4 4






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Program: Committee of Consumer Services

Function

The Committee is a policy board that represents the interests of residential, small business and agricultural rate payers before the Public Service Commission. The Committee is composed of nine staff members and one Assistant Attorney General.

The mission of the committee is 'to represent the interests of small business owners, farmers and ranchers, and residential customers of natural gas, electric, and telephone utilities in Utah. The Committee meets regularly in public meetings to listen to its constituents and provide direction to the staff. The Committee has the statutory responsibility to advocate positions most advantageous to a majority of its constituency before the Public Service Commission of Utah.'

Statutory Authority

Utah Code Annotated 54-10a Provides the mission and the authority of the Department of Commerce, Committee of Consumer Services.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Approp
GFR - Commerce Service $0 $0 $986,700 $0 $0
GFR - CSF - PURF $966,600 $992,700 $0 $997,600 $996,300
Transfers ($25,500) ($25,500) ($32,000) $0 $0
Closing Nonlapsing ($297,500) ($382,400) ($388,000) ($344,600) $0
Total
$643,600
$584,800
$566,700
$653,000
$996,300
 
Categories of Expenditure
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Approp
Personnel Services $602,000 $550,300 $539,500 $614,400 $846,100
In-state Travel $1,300 $700 $300 $1,300 $2,000
Out-of-state Travel $9,900 $6,900 $2,200 $8,700 $30,000
Current Expense $30,300 $21,900 $21,300 $26,100 $75,200
DP Current Expense $100 $300 $300 $2,500 $43,000
Other Charges/Pass Thru $0 $4,700 $3,100 $0 $0
Total
$643,600
$584,800
$566,700
$653,000
$996,300
 
Other Indicators
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Approp
Budgeted FTE 10.0 10.0 10.0 9.0 7.0
Actual FTE 0.0 0.0 0.0 9.0 0.0






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Program: Building Operations and Maintenance

Function

The Department of Commerce is primarily located at the Heber M. Wells Building off of 300 South and 100 East in Salt Lake City. The building is owned and operated by the Department of Administrative Services, Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM).

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Approp
GFR - Commerce Service $231,300 $264,300 $264,300 $264,300 $264,300
Transfers $7,800 $8,200 $8,200 $8,200 $0
Total
$239,100
$272,500
$272,500
$272,500
$264,300
 
Categories of Expenditure
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Approp
Current Expense $239,100 $272,500 $272,500 $272,500 $264,300
Total
$239,100
$272,500
$272,500
$272,500
$264,300
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