The funds come from appropriations and contributions from individuals on their income tax returns. The funds provide a competitive grant program for services such as shelter, case management, and outreach for homeless individuals.
Funding History
Appropriation Adjustments
The following appropriation adjustments were made during the 2015 General Session:
DescriptionOngoingOne-Time
Case Managers for Chronically Homeless$352,400$0
Transfer of Nonlapsing Balance from General Assistance to Pamela Atkinson Fund - In$0$647,600
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$352,400$0General Fund
30 additional case managers would be hired to manage caseloads associated with the 10-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness. The case managers would provide daily support to about 20-30 clients each. Support includes coordination of services, benefit assistance, and training. This account currently receives $565,000 ongoing from the General Fund. The Governor funded this with one-time money.
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$647,600Beginning Nonlapsing
Notwithstanding intent language passed in Item 11, Chapter 13 Laws of Utah 2014 (see http://le.utah.gov/~2014/bills/static/SB0008.html), for the Department of Workforce Services I propose transferring $647,600 beginning nonlapsing from the General Assistance line item to the General Fund Restricted - Pamela Atkinson Homeless Account in FY 2015 for use in FY 2016 and reduce the building block entitled "Case Managers for Chronically Homeless" (see #19 at http://le.utah.gov/interim/2015/pdf/00001655.pdf) by the same amount (reduce by $647,600 to $352,400).
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.