SB 649
Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Health, Office of Inspector General
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 649 adjusts the appropriations for the Department of Health’s Office of Inspector General for fiscal year 2025. Specifically, it increases the overall budget and redirects funds within the department’s existing allocations. The bill provides funds for informal dispute resolution related to nursing home administrative appeals and transfers a specific amount to another OIG fund. This supplemental funding aims to support the Office of Inspector General’s operations.
Key provisions
- Increases the overall appropriation for the Department of Health, Office of the Inspector General.
- Allocates $5,583,690 for Personal Services and Employee Benefits.
- Provides $57,469 in Unclassified funds.
- Allocates $1,583,603 for Current Expenses.
- Designates $73,065 for informal dispute resolution related to nursing home administrative appeals.
- Transfers $650,000 to OIG fund 5209.
- Grants the Inspector General the ability to transfer funds between appropriations.
Who is affected
- Department of Health
- Office of the Inspector General
- Nursing Home Residents and Operators
Notable changes
- Redirects funds within the Office of Inspector General’s existing budget allocations.
- Establishes a specific allocation for dispute resolution related to nursing home appeals.
Fiscal impact
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