Department of Health - Epidemiology, Health Statistics, and Public Health Laboratory
| Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Current Budget | 633.5 | 52,001 | 197,507 | 249,508 |
| 2025-27 Maintenance Level | 633.5 | 55,874 | 201,759 | 257,633 |
| Difference from 2025-27 Original | 0.0 | 3,873 | 4,252 | 8,125 |
| % Change from 2025-27 Original | 0.0% | 7.4% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
2026 Policy Other Changes |
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| Administrative Reduction | 0.0 | (21) | 0 | (21) |
| Center for Health Stats Staff | 24.0 | 0 | 6,216 | 6,216 |
| Newborn Screening Fees | 0.0 | 0 | 1,627 | 1,627 |
| Office of Infectious Disease Adj | 4.3 | 0 | 8,326 | 8,326 |
| 2026 Policy Other Changes Total | 28.3 | (21) | 16,169 | 16,148 |
| Total Policy Changes | 28.3 | (21) | 16,169 | 16,148 |
| 2026 Policy Level | 661.8 | 55,853 | 217,928 | 273,781 |
| Difference from 2025-27 Original | 28.3 | 3,852 | 20,421 | 24,273 |
| % Change from 2025-27 Original | 4.5% | 7.4% | 10.3% | 9.7% |
Policy Changes
Administrative Reduction
Funding is reduced to reflect a reduction in administrative services. (General Fund - State)
Center for Health Stats Staff
Funding is provided for a one-time extension of staff previously supported by the COVID Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity grant to complete system modernization and address workload increases in the vital records program. (General Fund - Local, General Fund - Private/Local)
Newborn Screening Fees
Funding is provided one time to sustain operations of the Newborn Screening program until fee increases are implemented in fiscal year 2027. (General Fund - Local, General Fund - Private/Local, Health Professions Account - State)
Office of Infectious Disease Adj
Increased expenditure authority is provided for the nonfederal rebate revenue generated by the AIDS Drug Assistance Program, which supports staff, programs, and community resources at the Office of Infectious Disease. (General Fund - Local, General Fund - Private/Local)