Transfer central account funding to proper program
Biennium
2016-2018
Budget Round
Initial Bill
Category
Technical Adjustment
Region
Multiple Regions
Description
Moves general fund dollars, associated with central account distributions, from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) to the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS). A separate base adjustment provides DBHDS with central account funding associated with personnel services expenses incurred at Intellectual Disabilities Training Centers. However, much of the funding associated with the operation of these facilities comes from special fund revenue generated at DMAS in the form of Medicaid reimbursement, which requires a general fund match. Transferring this appropriation from DBHDS to DMAS places this funding where it is needed to generate the necessary operational revenue. This is a technical action with a companion package in agency 793.