Department of Social and Health Services - Special Commitment Program
| Annual FTEs | General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Estimated Expenditures | 446.1 | 106,632 | 4,580 | 111,212 |
| Total Maintenance Changes | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-21 Maintenance Level | 446.1 | 106,894 | 4,580 | 111,474 |
2019-21 Policy Other Changes |
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| Leased PCs for Telework | 0.0 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| SCC: Close Birch Unit | (5.7) | (908) | 0 | (908) |
| SCTF Siting & Expansion Reduction | (2.9) | (462) | 0 | (462) |
| 2019-21 Policy Other Changes Total | (8.6) | (1,350) | 0 | (1,350) |
2019-21 Policy Comp Changes |
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| Agency Savings in FY 2021 | (186) | 0 | (186) | |
| General Wage Increase Savings | (75) | 0 | (75) | |
| 2019-21 Policy Comp Changes Total | 0.0 | (261) | 0 | (261) |
| Total Policy Changes | (8.6) | (1,611) | 0 | (1,611) |
| 2019-21 Policy Level | 437.5 | 105,283 | 4,580 | 109,863 |
Policy Changes
Mandatory Caseload Adjustments
Funding is adjusted to reflect forecasted caseload for the Special Commitment Center total confinement facility, the secure community transition facilities and the less restrictive alternative non-contracted populations based on the November 2020 caseload forecast.
Leased PC's
Funding is provided for increased rates for personal computers leased through the Department of Enterprise Services.
Citrix and VPN Charges
Funding is provided to reflect the increased costs incurred by the Department of Social and Health Service's for Citrix and Virtual-Private-Network (VPN) due to the rise in the number of staff working remotely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Less Restrictive Alternatives
Funding is adjusted to reflect forecasted caseload for less restrictive alternative contracted bed populations based on the November 2020 caseload forecast.
Leased PCs for Telework
Funding is provided for increased costs for personal computers leased through the Department of Enterprise Services resulting from the need for greater telework capabilities due to COVID-19. These new PCs will take the place of outdated work stations when individuals return to the workplace. (General Fund - State)
SCC: Close Birch Unit
Due to a declining census at the Special Commitment Center Total Confinement Facility, the Department of Social and Health Services was able to consolidate residents between living units. Individuals previously housed in the Birch Unit have been moved into other living units while maintaining appropriate support. Funding is reduced to align with the savings achieved through this closure. (General Fund - State)
SCTF Siting & Expansion Reduction
To maintain social distancing measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Social and Health Services has delayed moving individuals into the new King County Secure Community Transition Facility expansion wing. Funding is reduced to account for the savings associated with the delay in staffing and services. (General Fund - State)
Agency Savings in FY 2021
Agency savings were achieved by implementing the governor's directive to furlough staff. (Veteran Estate Management Account - Federal, General Fund - Local, General Fund - Private/Local, other funds)
General Wage Increase Savings
Agency savings were achieved by implementing the governor's directive to withhold the general wage increase scheduled for July 1, 2020. (Veteran Estate Management Account - Federal, General Fund - Local, General Fund - Private/Local, other funds)
