FY 2016 Appropriation

The Programs and Operations line item is the sole line item for the Division of Juvenile Justice Services. Prior to FY 2007, the Youth Parole Authority was a separate line item within the division.

Funding History

Funding Issues

FMAP Rate Change

This is the funding required to keep Medicaid related costs for DHS whole due to annual federal Medicaid formula changes.
Appropriation Overview

During the 2015 General Session, the Legislature appropriated for Fiscal Year 2016, $97,318,000 from all sources for Programs and Operations. This is a 1.3 percent increase from Fiscal Year 2015 revised estimated amounts from all sources. The total includes $91,914,100 from the General/Education Funds, an increase of 3 percent from revised Fiscal Year 2015 estimates.

Appropriation Adjustments

In addition to statewide compensation and internal service fund cost increases, the following appropriation adjustments were made during the 2015 General Session:

DescriptionOngoingOne-Time Background Checks/HB 145 Vulnerable Adult Workers$35,900$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$28,800$0General Fund
$7,100$0Federal Funds
Human Services - Background Checks & HB 145 - Vulnerable Adult Worker Amendments - "to enable background checks of employees working with vulnerable adults."
DJJS Provider Rate Increase$298,500$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$298,500$0General Fund
No Description
Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP)$17,200$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$17,200$0General Fund
No Description
Juvenile Offender STI Testing and Treatment$0$80,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$80,000General Fund, One-time
No Description
Receiving Centers$442,100$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$442,100$0General Fund
Vernal: $135,000 - Reopen closed facility to part time. Price: $135,000 - Reopen closed facility to part time. Richfield: $52,500 - 1 FTE will increase service to 24/7 Logan: $67,100 - 1 FTE will increase service to 24/7 Blanding: $52,500 - 1 FTE will increase service to 24/7 Total: $442,100
Weber Valley Detention Center$500,000$1,140,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$500,000$0General Fund
$0$1,140,000General Fund, One-time
No Description
Weber Valley Multi-use Youth Center$106,400 ($106,400)
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$106,400$0General Fund
$0 ($106,400)General Fund, One-time
No Description

Performance of the Division of Juvenile Justice Services

With the current performance tracking method used by the Division of Juvenile Justice Services (DJJS), performance data is aggregated at the agency level with no program specific data available. As a result, the same performance data for DJJS services is reported for multiple programs throughout this compendium of budget information.

Intent Language

HB0003: Item 19

Under Section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that appropriations provided for the Division of Juvenile Justice Services not lapse at the close of Fiscal Year 2015. The use of any non-lapsing funds is limited to expenditures for data processing and technology based expenditures; facility repairs, maintenance, and improvements; other charges and pass through expenditures; and, short-term projects and studies that promote efficiency and service improvement.

HB0003: Item 19

The Legislature intends that in order to decrease recidivism and more effectively utilize state resources, that private providers that contract with the Division of Juvenile Justice Services for residential, community-based services, including both family-based and group home services, will adhere to evidence-based practices proven to reduce recidivism as directed by the Division of Juvenile Justice Services.

SB0002: Item 15

The Legislature intends that in order to decrease recidivism and more effectively utilize state resources, that private providers that contract with the Division of Juvenile Justice Services for residential, community-based services, including both family-based and group home services, will adhere to evidence-based practices proven to reduce recidivism as directed by the Division of Juvenile Justice Services.

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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.