SB 772
Decreasing appropriation to Department of Health Facilities
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Bill overview
This bill adjusts state funding for two departments within West Virginia’s health system. Specifically, it reduces the appropriation to Welch Community Hospital within the Department of Health Facilities and increases the appropriation to the Office of the Inspector General within the Department of Health. These shifts in funding are intended to redistribute resources within the state’s overall budget for fiscal year 2025.
Key provisions
- Decreases the appropriation to Welch Community Hospital (Department of Health Facilities, fund 0412).
- Increases the appropriation to the Office of the Inspector General (Department of Health, fund 0437).
- These changes are for fiscal year 2025.
- The appropriations are funded from the State Fund, General Revenue.
- The Governor submitted the Executive Budget Document which informed this legislation.
- The bill supplements and amends existing appropriations.
- The changes are based on an unappropriated balance in the State Treasury.
Who is affected
- Department of Health Facilities
- Welch Community Hospital
- Department of Health
- Office of the Inspector General
- State of West Virginia taxpayers
Notable changes
- A shift in funding priorities between Welch Community Hospital and the Office of the Inspector General.
- The reallocation is based on available funds within the State Fund, General Revenue.
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Primary sponsor
Smith (Mr. President)
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