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Department of Social and Health Services - Special Commitment Program

  Average Annual FTEs Near General Fund State Other Funds Total Funds
  (Dollars in Thousands)
Current Budget 443.6 108,765 4,580 113,345
2019-21 Maintenance Level 443.6 106,354 4,580 110,934
Difference from 2017-19 0.0 (2,411) 0 (2,411)
% Change from 2017-19 0.0% (2.2%) 0.0% (2.1%)

2019-21 Policy Other Changes

Essential IT Service Impacts 0.0 59 0 59
High Acuity Resident Supervision 2.5 475 0 475
2019-21 Policy Other Changes Total 2.5 534 0 534

2019-21 Policy Comp Changes

PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase 0.0 11 0 11
2019-21 Policy Comp Changes Total 0.0 11 0 11
Total Policy Changes 2.5 545 0 545
2019-21 Policy Level 446.1 106,899 4,580 111,479
Difference from 2017-19 2.5 (1,866) 0 (1,866)
% Change from 2017-19 0.56% (1.7%) 0.0% (1.6%)

Policy Changes

Essential IT Service Impacts

One time funding is provided to maintain current information technology service levels and avoid adverse impacts to clients. (General Fund - Local CRC Oregon, General Fund - Medicaid Federal, General Fund - State, other funds)

High Acuity Resident Supervision

The high acuity treatment program at the Special Commitment Center's total confinement facility was established in September 2019 as part of a settlement agreement with Disability Rights Washington. Funding is provided for supervision and direct care to program residents, ensuring they receive equitable treatment and rehabilitation services. (General Fund - State)

PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase

For eligible Public Employees' and Teachers' Retirement Systems Plan 1 members, this item provides an increase of 1.5 percent, up to a maximum of $22 per month. (General Fund - Federal, General Fund - State)