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, Office of Consumer Services and Building Operations & Maintenance.
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](media/Commerce 3.jpg) ![Annual Business Adoption Rates](media/Commerce 1.jpg) Funding Detail For more detail about a particular source of finance or organizational unit, click a linked entry in the left column of the table(s) below. Sources of Finance (click linked fund name for more info) | 2009 Actual | 2010 Actual | 2011 Actual | 2012 Actual | 2013 Approp | Federal Funds | $264,500 | $294,100 | $260,400 | $417,200 | $644,800 | Dedicated Credits Revenue | $678,600 | $781,400 | $524,700 | $584,000 | $1,288,500 | GFR - Commerce Service | $18,549,400 | $18,483,000 | $18,211,400 | $19,021,200 | $19,206,000 | GFR - Commerce Service, One-time | $0 | $0 | $10,000 | $0 | $400 | GFR - CSA - PURF | $4,424,700 | $3,408,100 | $4,446,700 | $4,433,300 | $4,508,900 | 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 | $129,000 | $129,000 | $129,000 | $129,000 | $129,000 | GFR - Utah Housing Opportunity Restricted Account | $0 | $20,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Transfers | $344,600 | $607,000 | $894,700 | $500,700 | $0 | Transfers - Within Agency | ($344,600) | ($607,000) | ($894,700) | ($500,700) | $0 | Pass-through | $23,000 | $13,500 | $10,000 | $4,500 | $50,000 | Beginning Nonlapsing | $1,722,900 | $1,354,500 | $221,900 | $271,400 | $0 | Closing Nonlapsing | ($2,331,000) | ($2,197,500) | ($1,538,900) | ($1,392,400) | $0 | Lapsing Balance | ($404,800) | ($620,500) | ($964,700) | ($720,100) | $0 | Total | $23,181,000 | $21,790,300 | $21,455,200 | $22,892,800 | $25,972,300 |
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Administration | $4,150,600 | $3,989,700 | $4,082,300 | $4,413,500 | $3,059,300 | Occupational & Professional Licensing | $7,882,000 | $7,354,400 | $7,100,400 | $7,669,200 | $9,395,500 | Securities | $1,685,800 | $1,564,900 | $1,528,000 | $1,684,600 | $2,047,900 | Consumer Protection | $1,557,600 | $1,537,100 | $1,418,400 | $1,490,300 | $1,817,800 | Corporations and Commercial Code | $1,996,800 | $1,920,400 | $1,914,900 | $1,988,800 | $2,347,300 | Real Estate | $2,052,000 | $1,705,900 | $1,659,500 | $1,934,700 | $2,216,400 | Public Utilities | $2,998,900 | $2,878,700 | $2,826,200 | $2,745,100 | $3,803,500 | Office of Consumer Services | $584,800 | $566,700 | $653,000 | $688,900 | $1,012,000 | Building Operations and Maintenance | $272,500 | $272,500 | $272,500 | $277,700 | $272,600 | Total | $23,181,000 | $21,790,300 | $21,455,200 | $22,892,800 | $25,972,300 |
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Personnel Services | $17,177,000 | $16,488,100 | $16,390,700 | $16,898,100 | $19,131,100 | In-state Travel | $88,500 | $75,400 | $56,900 | $68,400 | $93,000 | Out-of-state Travel | $42,800 | $12,900 | $29,200 | $40,300 | $85,500 | Current Expense | $4,059,200 | $3,482,700 | $3,213,300 | $3,736,100 | $5,016,700 | DP Current Expense | $1,657,400 | $1,600,500 | $1,620,100 | $1,596,500 | $1,177,800 | DP Capital Outlay | $56,800 | $63,600 | $90,200 | $484,200 | $398,200 | Capital Outlay | $91,400 | $300 | $6,400 | $27,000 | $0 | Other Charges/Pass Thru | $7,900 | $66,800 | $48,400 | $42,200 | $70,000 | Total | $23,181,000 | $21,790,300 | $21,455,200 | $22,892,800 | $25,972,300 |
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Budgeted FTE | 261.0 | 261.0 | 255.3 | 252.0 | 256.0 | Actual FTE | 237.2 | 222.7 | 255.3 | 230.0 | 0.0 | Vehicles | 36 | 25 | 36 | 34 | 34 |
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Subcommittee Table of ContentsProgram: 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, Restricted/Enforcement Funds, and Federal Funds. Sources of Finance (click linked fund name for more info) | 2009 Actual | 2010 Actual | 2011 Actual | 2012 Actual | 2013 Approp | Dedicated Credits Revenue | ($300) | $0 | $0 | ($300) | $0 | GFR - Commerce Service | $3,358,800 | $2,518,000 | $3,185,800 | $3,356,100 | $3,059,300 | GFR - Commerce Service, One-time | $0 | $0 | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | Transfers | $528,100 | $1,121,700 | $886,500 | $1,057,700 | $0 | Beginning Nonlapsing | $614,000 | $350,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Closing Nonlapsing | ($350,000) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Total | $4,150,600 | $3,989,700 | $4,082,300 | $4,413,500 | $3,059,300 |
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Personnel Services | $1,462,100 | $1,481,600 | $1,523,500 | $1,555,800 | $1,605,800 | In-state Travel | $100 | $1,700 | $900 | $5,200 | $5,000 | Out-of-state Travel | $0 | ($600) | $1,900 | ($700) | $5,000 | Current Expense | $1,090,900 | $911,800 | $968,500 | $1,069,400 | $993,000 | DP Current Expense | $1,595,500 | $1,531,100 | $1,562,500 | $1,472,900 | $450,500 | DP Capital Outlay | $0 | $63,600 | $25,000 | $310,900 | $0 | Capital Outlay | $0 | $300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Other Charges/Pass Thru | $2,000 | $200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Total | $4,150,600 | $3,989,700 | $4,082,300 | $4,413,500 | $3,059,300 |
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Budgeted FTE | 15.0 | 15.0 | 14.5 | 14.0 | 14.0 | Actual FTE | 13.0 | 13.0 | 14.5 | 13.9 | 0.0 |
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Subcommittee Table of ContentsProgram: 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 (click linked fund name for more info) | 2009 Actual | 2010 Actual | 2011 Actual | 2012 Actual | 2013 Approp | Federal Funds | $0 | $0 | $0 | $222,600 | $398,200 | Dedicated Credits Revenue | $608,000 | $651,300 | $448,400 | $457,900 | $978,500 | GFR - Commerce Service | $7,337,000 | $7,535,600 | $7,670,200 | $7,663,900 | $7,893,700 | GFR - Commerce Service, One-time | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $400 | 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 | $129,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Transfers - Within Agency | ($344,600) | ($607,000) | ($894,700) | ($500,700) | $0 | Beginning Nonlapsing | $1,108,900 | $1,004,500 | $221,900 | $271,400 | $0 | Closing Nonlapsing | ($1,004,500) | ($1,054,400) | ($271,400) | ($306,200) | $0 | Lapsing Balance | ($76,500) | ($300,300) | ($198,700) | ($264,400) | $0 | Total | $7,882,000 | $7,354,400 | $7,100,400 | $7,669,200 | $9,395,500 |
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Personnel Services | $6,057,800 | $5,760,300 | $5,656,600 | $5,858,400 | $6,472,800 | In-state Travel | $64,800 | $51,900 | $37,300 | $45,300 | $69,000 | Out-of-state Travel | $13,900 | $5,000 | $9,600 | $10,400 | $23,000 | Current Expense | $1,689,700 | $1,490,600 | $1,288,600 | $1,458,100 | $2,317,200 | DP Current Expense | $43,000 | $46,600 | $44,100 | $102,800 | $115,300 | DP Capital Outlay | $12,800 | $0 | $57,800 | $173,300 | $398,200 | Capital Outlay | $0 | $0 | $6,400 | $20,900 | $0 | Total | $7,882,000 | $7,354,400 | $7,100,400 | $7,669,200 | $9,395,500 |
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Budgeted FTE | 96.0 | 96.0 | 93.3 | 92.0 | 95.0 | Actual FTE | 89.6 | 86.4 | 93.3 | 88.5 | 0.0 | Vehicles | 27 | 16 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
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Subcommittee Table of ContentsProgram: 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 (click linked fund name for more info) | 2009 Actual | 2010 Actual | 2011 Actual | 2012 Actual | 2013 Approp | GFR - Commerce Service | $1,797,100 | $1,657,100 | $1,676,800 | $2,011,300 | $2,047,900 | Transfers | ($43,000) | $0 | $0 | ($53,000) | $0 | Lapsing Balance | ($68,300) | ($92,200) | ($148,800) | ($273,700) | $0 | Total | $1,685,800 | $1,564,900 | $1,528,000 | $1,684,600 | $2,047,900 |
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Personnel Services | $1,625,200 | $1,525,400 | $1,490,400 | $1,636,500 | $1,923,600 | In-state Travel | $0 | $300 | $200 | $400 | $500 | Out-of-state Travel | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 | Current Expense | $60,300 | $38,700 | $36,600 | $46,000 | $68,800 | DP Current Expense | $300 | $500 | $800 | $1,700 | $53,000 | Total | $1,685,800 | $1,564,900 | $1,528,000 | $1,684,600 | $2,047,900 |
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Budgeted FTE | 22.0 | 22.0 | 24.0 | 26.0 | 24.0 | Actual FTE | 18.2 | 18.7 | 24.0 | 19.8 | 0.0 | Vehicles | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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Subcommittee Table of ContentsProgram: 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 16 different statutes. - UCA-13-2 is the authorizing statute for the division
- UCA-13-15 is the Business Disclosure Act
- UCA-13-22 is the Charitable Solicitation Act
- UCA-13-39 is the Child Protection Registry Act
- UCA-13-11 is the Consumer Sales Practices Act
- UCA-13-21 is the Credit Services Organizations Act
- UCA-13-23 is the Health Spa Services Protection Act
- UCA-13-10a is the Music Licensing Practices Act
- UCA-13-20 is the New Motor Vehicles Warranty Act (Lemon Law)
- UCA-13-32a is the Pawnshop Transaction Information Act
- UCA-13-28 is the Prize Notice Regulation Act
- UCA-13-34 is the Postsecondary Proprietary School Act
- UCA-76-6a is the Pyramid Scheme Act
- UCA-13-25a is the Telephone and Facsimile Solicitation Act
- UCA-13-5 is the Unfair Practices Act
- UCA-13-42 is the Uniform Debt-Management Act
- UCA-13-41 is the Price Controls During Emergencies Act
- UCA-13-26 is the Telephone Fraud Prevention Act
Funding Detail The Division of Consumer Protection is primarily funded through the Commerce Service Fund. Sources of Finance (click linked fund name for more info) | 2009 Actual | 2010 Actual | 2011 Actual | 2012 Actual | 2013 Approp | GFR - Commerce Service | $1,466,600 | $1,455,900 | $1,299,100 | $1,553,800 | $1,688,800 | GFR - Pawnbroker Operations | $0 | $129,000 | $129,000 | $129,000 | $129,000 | Transfers | $91,000 | $0 | $0 | ($41,000) | $0 | Lapsing Balance | $0 | ($47,800) | ($9,700) | ($151,500) | $0 | Total | $1,557,600 | $1,537,100 | $1,418,400 | $1,490,300 | $1,817,800 |
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Personnel Services | $1,504,700 | $1,451,900 | $1,321,800 | $1,410,400 | $1,616,800 | In-state Travel | $600 | $1,100 | $0 | $300 | $500 | Out-of-state Travel | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $500 | Current Expense | $52,100 | $83,400 | $96,300 | $78,700 | $158,900 | DP Current Expense | $200 | $700 | $300 | $900 | $41,100 | Total | $1,557,600 | $1,537,100 | $1,418,400 | $1,490,300 | $1,817,800 |
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Budgeted FTE | 20.0 | 20.0 | 23.0 | 22.0 | 21.0 | Actual FTE | 20.5 | 19.7 | 23.0 | 19.1 | 0.0 | Vehicles | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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Subcommittee Table of ContentsProgram: 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 Funding is appropriated primarily from the Commerce Service Fund. Sources of Finance (click linked fund name for more info) | 2009 Actual | 2010 Actual | 2011 Actual | 2012 Actual | 2013 Approp | Dedicated Credits Revenue | $0 | $0 | $100 | $0 | $0 | GFR - Commerce Service | $2,544,900 | $2,285,700 | $2,312,300 | $2,307,200 | $2,347,300 | Transfers | ($288,100) | ($365,300) | $0 | ($288,000) | $0 | Lapsing Balance | ($260,000) | $0 | ($397,500) | ($30,400) | $0 | Total | $1,996,800 | $1,920,400 | $1,914,900 | $1,988,800 | $2,347,300 |
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Personnel Services | $1,777,700 | $1,690,400 | $1,725,600 | $1,761,300 | $1,962,400 | In-state Travel | $300 | $100 | $0 | $500 | $1,000 | Out-of-state Travel | $1,600 | $0 | $0 | $1,600 | $5,000 | Current Expense | $204,700 | $213,600 | $188,700 | $223,000 | $91,100 | DP Current Expense | $11,400 | $16,300 | $600 | $2,400 | $287,800 | Other Charges/Pass Thru | $1,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Total | $1,996,800 | $1,920,400 | $1,914,900 | $1,988,800 | $2,347,300 |
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Budgeted FTE | 40.0 | 40.0 | 36.0 | 33.0 | 38.0 | Actual FTE | 36.6 | 33.5 | 36.0 | 32.7 | 0.0 |
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Subcommittee Table of ContentsProgram: 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 Funding is appropriated primarily from the Commerce Service Fund with a small portion allocated from the Utah Housing Opportunity Restricted Account. Sources of Finance (click linked fund name for more info) | 2009 Actual | 2010 Actual | 2011 Actual | 2012 Actual | 2013 Approp | Dedicated Credits Revenue | $65,600 | $72,900 | $36,600 | $65,400 | $250,000 | GFR - Commerce Service | $1,780,700 | $1,779,700 | $1,802,900 | $1,864,600 | $1,896,400 | GFR - Utah Housing Opportunity Restricted Account | $0 | $20,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Transfers | $182,700 | $0 | $0 | ($19,800) | $0 | Pass-through | $23,000 | $13,500 | $10,000 | $4,500 | $50,000 | Lapsing Balance | $0 | ($180,200) | ($210,000) | $0 | $0 | Total | $2,052,000 | $1,705,900 | $1,659,500 | $1,934,700 | $2,216,400 |
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Personnel Services | $1,468,300 | $1,344,600 | $1,381,800 | $1,429,900 | $1,601,000 | In-state Travel | $13,900 | $11,800 | $10,700 | $9,800 | $0 | Out-of-state Travel | $5,400 | $0 | $0 | $3,700 | $10,000 | Current Expense | $527,700 | $291,500 | $217,200 | $433,300 | $474,200 | DP Current Expense | $100 | $300 | $1,400 | $9,700 | $61,200 | DP Capital Outlay | $36,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Capital Outlay | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,100 | $0 | Other Charges/Pass Thru | $100 | $57,700 | $48,400 | $42,200 | $70,000 | Total | $2,052,000 | $1,705,900 | $1,659,500 | $1,934,700 | $2,216,400 |
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Budgeted FTE | 22.0 | 22.0 | 23.0 | 23.0 | 23.0 | Actual FTE | 23.0 | 21.1 | 23.0 | 21.8 | 0.0 | Vehicles | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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Subcommittee Table of ContentsProgram: 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 its authority and duties. Funding Detail Funding for Public Utilities is allocated from the Public Utilities Regulatory Fund with most of the funding being utilized for staff support for the program. Sources of Finance (click linked fund name for more info) | 2009 Actual | 2010 Actual | 2011 Actual | 2012 Actual | 2013 Approp | Federal Funds | $264,500 | $294,100 | $260,400 | $194,600 | $246,600 | Dedicated Credits Revenue | $5,300 | $57,200 | $39,600 | $61,000 | $60,000 | GFR - CSA - PURF | $3,432,000 | $3,408,100 | $3,449,100 | $3,437,000 | $3,496,900 | Transfers | ($108,800) | ($125,600) | $0 | ($136,700) | $0 | Closing Nonlapsing | ($594,100) | ($755,100) | ($922,900) | ($810,800) | $0 | Total | $2,998,900 | $2,878,700 | $2,826,200 | $2,745,100 | $3,803,500 |
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Personnel Services | $2,730,900 | $2,694,400 | $2,676,600 | $2,592,400 | $3,016,300 | In-state Travel | $8,100 | $8,200 | $6,500 | $6,000 | $15,000 | Out-of-state Travel | $15,000 | $6,300 | $9,000 | $17,900 | $20,000 | Current Expense | $139,400 | $159,300 | $118,800 | $123,000 | $615,300 | DP Current Expense | $6,600 | $4,700 | $7,900 | $5,800 | $136,900 | DP Capital Outlay | $7,500 | $0 | $7,400 | $0 | $0 | Capital Outlay | $91,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Other Charges/Pass Thru | $0 | $5,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Total | $2,998,900 | $2,878,700 | $2,826,200 | $2,745,100 | $3,803,500 |
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Budgeted FTE | 36.0 | 36.0 | 32.5 | 33.0 | 34.0 | Actual FTE | 31.2 | 30.3 | 32.5 | 28.2 | 0.0 | Vehicles | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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Subcommittee Table of ContentsProgram: Office of Consumer Services Function The Office is a policy board that represents the interests of residential, small business and agricultural rate payers before the Public Service Commission. The Office is composed of nine staff members and one Assistant Attorney General. The mission of the Office 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 Office meets regularly in public meetings to listen to its constituents and provide direction to the staff. The Office 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, Office of Consumer Services. Funding Detail Funding for the Office of Consumer Services is from the Public Utilities Regulatory Fund. Sources of Finance (click linked fund name for more info) | 2009 Actual | 2010 Actual | 2011 Actual | 2012 Actual | 2013 Approp | GFR - Commerce Service | $0 | $986,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | GFR - CSA - PURF | $992,700 | $0 | $997,600 | $996,300 | $1,012,000 | Transfers | ($25,500) | ($32,000) | $0 | ($32,000) | $0 | Closing Nonlapsing | ($382,400) | ($388,000) | ($344,600) | ($275,400) | $0 | Total | $584,800 | $566,700 | $653,000 | $688,900 | $1,012,000 |
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Personnel Services | $550,300 | $539,500 | $614,400 | $653,400 | $932,400 | In-state Travel | $700 | $300 | $1,300 | $900 | $2,000 | Out-of-state Travel | $6,900 | $2,200 | $8,700 | $7,400 | $20,000 | Current Expense | $21,900 | $21,300 | $26,100 | $26,900 | $25,600 | DP Current Expense | $300 | $300 | $2,500 | $300 | $32,000 | Other Charges/Pass Thru | $4,700 | $3,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Total | $584,800 | $566,700 | $653,000 | $688,900 | $1,012,000 |
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Budgeted FTE | 10.0 | 10.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 7.0 | Actual FTE | 5.1 | 0.0 | 9.0 | 6.0 | 0.0 |
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Subcommittee Table of ContentsProgram: 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 Funding for Building Operations and Maintenance is used to pay the rent on the Department of Commerce Building. Sources of Finance (click linked fund name for more info) | 2009 Actual | 2010 Actual | 2011 Actual | 2012 Actual | 2013 Approp | GFR - Commerce Service | $264,300 | $264,300 | $264,300 | $264,300 | $272,600 | Transfers | $8,200 | $8,200 | $8,200 | $13,500 | $0 | Lapsing Balance | $0 | $0 | $0 | ($100) | $0 | Total | $272,500 | $272,500 | $272,500 | $277,700 | $272,600 |
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Current Expense | $272,500 | $272,500 | $272,500 | $277,700 | $272,600 | Total | $272,500 | $272,500 | $272,500 | $277,700 | $272,600 |
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