COBI 2015 - Community Services

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FY 2016 Appropriation

The Community Services Block Grant is a federal formula-based appropriations for community action programs across the state. The community action programs provide local leadership and support to combat the causes, as well as the effects, of poverty. Services provided may include temporary shelter, emergency food, rental assistance, and income tax preparation assistance. Statutory authority for the program is provided in UCA 35-8-1001 to 1009.

Funding History

Appropriation Overview

During the 2015 General Session, the Legislature appropriated for Fiscal Year 2016, $3,488,700 from all sources for Community Services. This is a 5 percent increase from Fiscal Year 2015 revised estimated amounts from all sources. The total includes $44,500 from the General/Education Funds, an increase of 3.2 percent from revised Fiscal Year 2015 estimates.

There are nine community action programs serving all 29 counties in Utah. Community action programs implement a self-help philosophy through a process of innovative, practical, and timely programs and services that emphasize self-sufficiency while addressing the immediate financial crisis needs of low-income people. Community action programs serve as a catalyst to coordinate efforts, to mobilize resources, and to encourage other organizations to deliver needed services. The two most common services provided include work supports and emergency assistance.

Intent Language

HB0003: Item 87

Under Section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that General Fund appropriations provided by Item 33 Chapter 13 Laws of Utah 2014 for the Department of Workforce Services' Housing and Community Development line item not lapse at the close of Fiscal Year 2015. The amount of any nonlapsing funds shall not exceed $1,000,000. The use of any nonlapsing authority is limited to general funds appropriated by the Legislature for building projects.

SB0002: Item 79

The Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce Services report on the following performance measures for the Housing and Community Development line item: (1) Ending Chronic Homelessness - offer housing to all chronically homeless individuals who want to be housed (Target = 9% reduction per year), (2) Utilities Assistance for Low-income Households - Number of eligible households assisted with home energy costs (Target = 35,000 households), and (3) Weatherization Assistance - Number of low income households assisted by installing permanent energy conservation measures in their homes (Target = 800 homes) by January 1, 2016 to the Social Services Appropriations Subcommittee.

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Sources of Finance	FY11 Actual	FY12 Actual	FY13 Actual	FY14 Actual	FY15 Approp	FY15 Change	FY15 Revised	FY16 Change	FY16 Approp
General Fund	41,800	41,800	41,800	43,100	43,100	0	43,100	1,000	44,100
General Fund, One-time	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	400	400
Federal Funds	4,958,900	3,222,300	3,323,900	3,111,600	3,270,400	0	3,270,400	173,800	3,444,200
GFR - Meth House Reconstruction	8,600	0	0	0	8,600	0	8,600	0	8,600
Lapsing Balance	(8,600)	0	0	0	0	0	0	(8,600)	(8,600)
Total	$5,000,700	$3,264,100	$3,365,700	$3,154,700	$3,322,100	$0	$3,322,100	$166,600	$3,488,700

Categories of Expenditure	FY11 Actual	FY12 Actual	FY13 Actual	FY14 Actual	FY15 Approp	FY15 Change	FY15 Revised	FY16 Change	FY16 Approp
Personnel Services	305,400	173,000	196,800	193,500	221,700	20,500	242,200	3,900	246,100
In-state Travel	1,100	1,800	2,000	100	2,700	0	2,700	0	2,700
Out-of-state Travel	3,500	1,600	7,600	8,000	6,500	1,500	8,000	500	8,500
Current Expense	33,100	20,700	13,600	16,400	41,600	(10,000)	31,600	1,600	33,200
DP Current Expense	500	3,900	3,300	3,400	3,500	900	4,400	300	4,700
Other Charges/Pass Thru	4,657,100	3,063,100	3,142,400	2,933,300	3,046,100	(12,900)	3,033,200	160,300	3,193,500
Total	$5,000,700	$3,264,100	$3,365,700	$3,154,700	$3,322,100	$0	$3,322,100	$166,600	$3,488,700

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Other Indicators	FY11 Actual	FY12 Actual	FY13 Actual	FY14 Actual	FY15 Approp	FY15 Change	FY15 Revised	FY16 Change	FY16 Approp
Budgeted FTE	1.95	3	3	2.90	2.70	0.30	3	0	3
Actual FTE	1.95	2.10	2.40	2.30	0	0	0	0	0

COBI contains unaudited data as presented to the Legislature by state agencies at the time of publication. For audited financial data see the State of Utah's Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports.