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SECTION 2B. Notwithstanding the provisions
of any general or special law to the contrary, the agencies listed in this section
may expend such amounts as are listed in this section for the provisions of services
to agencies listed in section 2; provided, that all expenditures made pursuant
to this section shall be accompanied by a corresponding transfer of funds from
an account listed in section 2 to the Intragovernmental Service Fund, established
by section 2Q of chapter 29 of the
General Laws; provided further, that no expenditures shall be made from the Intragovernmental
Service Fund which would cause said fund to be in deficit at the close of fiscal
year 2004; provided further, that all authorizations in this section shall be
charged to the Intragovernmental Service Fund; and provided further, that any
balance remaining at the close of fiscal year 2004 shall be transferred to the
General Fund.
Office of the Secretary of State.
0511-0003 For the costs of providing electronic and other publications purchased from the state bookstore, for commission fees, notary fees and for direct access to the secretary's computer library......................................................................................... $25,000
0511-0235 For the costs of obsolete records destruction incurred by the office of the secretary of state; provided, that state agencies, including the judicial branch, may be charged for the destruction of their obsolete records by the records center where appropriate; provided further, that the secretary of state may expend revenues not to exceed $100,000 of such funds received for the costs of such obsolete record destruction; and provided further, that such fees shall be charged on an equitable basis.............................. $100,000
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE.
Office of Dispute Resolution.
1100-1108 For the office of dispute resolution for the costs of mediation and other services provided to certain agencies $300,000
Bureau of State Office Buildings.
1102-3333 For the operation and maintenance of state buildings, including reimbursement for overtime expenses, materials and contract services purchased in performing renovations and related services for agencies occupying state buildings or for services rendered to approved entities utilizing state facilities................................................................................................................. $165,000
1102-3336 For the operation and maintenance of the space in the Hurley state office building occupied by the division of employment and training as amended in this act............................................................................................................................... $2,201,151
Reserves.
1599-2040 For the payment of prior year deficiencies based upon schedules provided to the house and senate committees on ways and means; provided, that the comptroller may charge departments' current fiscal year appropriations and transfer to such item amounts equivalent to the amounts to any prior year deficiency, subject to the conditions stated in this item; provided further, that the comptroller shall only assess chargebacks to those current fiscal year appropriations when the account to which the chargeback is applied is the same account to which the prior year deficiency pertains or, if there is no such account, to the current fiscal year appropriation for the general administration of the department that administered the account to which the prior year deficiency pertains; provided further, that no chargeback shall be made which would cause a deficiency in any current fiscal year item of appropriation; provided further, that the comptroller shall report with such schedule a detailed reason for the prior year deficiency on all chargebacks assessed that exceed $1,000 including the amount of the chargeback, the item of appropriation and subsidiary charged; and provided further, that the comptroller shall report on a quarterly basis on all chargebacks assessed, including the amount of the chargeback, the item of appropriation, subsidiary charged and the reason for the prior year deficiency............................................................................. $7,000,000
1599-3100 For the cost of the commonwealth's employer contributions to the Unemployment Compensation Fund and the Medical Security Trust Fund; provided, that the secretary of administration and finance shall authorize the collection, accounting and payment of such contributions; and provided further, that in executing these responsibilities the state comptroller may charge in addition to individual appropriation accounts certain non-appropriated funds in amounts that are computed on the same basis as the commonwealth's contributions are determined, including expenses, interest expense or related charges.......................... $13,000,000
Division of Human Resources.
1750-0101 For the cost of goods and services rendered in administering training programs, including the cost of training unit staff; provided, that the human resources division may collect a $75 administrative fee from vendors who submit proposals in response to requests for proposals for the commonwealth master service agreement for specialized training and consultation services at the time of proposal submission; provided further, that any vendor who fails to deliver the appropriate administrative fee with its submission shall be deemed nonresponsive and its proposal shall not be considered for contract award; provided further, that the division shall charge to other items of appropriation for the cost of participants enrolled in programs sponsored by the division or to state agencies employing such participants; and provided further, that the division may collect from participating state agencies a fee sufficient to cover administrative costs of the commonwealth's performance recognition programs and to expend such fees for goods and services rendered in the administration of these programs............................................................................................................. $833,130
1750-0105 For the cost of workers' compensation paid to public employees; provided, that the secretary of administration and finance shall charge other items of appropriation or state agencies for costs incurred on behalf of said state agencies; provided further, that said secretary may transfer workers compensation-related fringe benefit assessments from federal grants and trust accounts to this item; provided further, that said secretary shall identify charges by said item of appropriation; provided further, that not more than $1,600,000 shall be used for the compensation of employees; provided further, that said secretary shall file quarterly reports with the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing said items, including federal grants and trust accounts that have not yet paid their charges, and the reasons why, within three weeks of the close of each quarter; provided further, that no funds shall be expended from this item that would cause said item to be deficient; provided further, that said secretary shall provide projected costs of workers' compensation costs incurred by agencies in fiscal year 2004 to the house and senate committees on ways and means no later than February 27, 2004; provided further, that in accordance with chapter 177 of the acts of 2001, the secretary of administration and finance shall charge state agencies in fiscal year 2004 as hereinafter provided for workers' compensation costs, including related administrative expenses incurred on behalf of the employees of said agencies; provided further, that administrative expenses shall be allocated based on each agency's per cent of total workers' compensation benefits paid in fiscal year 2003; provided further, that the personnel administrator shall administer said charges on behalf of said secretary, and may establish such rules and procedures as deemed necessary to implement the provisions of this section; provided further, that the personnel administrator shall (1) notify agencies regarding the chargeback methodology to be used in fiscal year 2004, (2) notify agencies of the amount of their estimated worker's compensation charges for said fiscal year, and (3) require agencies to encumber funds in an amount sufficient to meet said estimated charges; provided further, that said estimated charges for each agency in said fiscal year shall be not less than the amount of the actual workers' compensation costs, including related administrative expenses, incurred by each such agency in fiscal year 2003, and may include such additional amounts as are deemed necessary under regulations promulgated pursuant to this section; provided further, that for any agency that fails within 30 days of the enactment of this act to encumber funds sufficient to meet said estimated charges, the comptroller shall so encumber funds on behalf of such agency, the personnel administrator shall (1) determine the amount of the actual worker's compensation costs incurred by each agency in the preceding month, including related administrative expenses, (2) notify each agency of said amounts, (3) charge said amounts to each agency's accounts as estimates of the costs to be incurred in the current month; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special laws to the contrary, any balance remaining in the workers' compensation Intergovernmental Service Fund, at the close of fiscal year 2003 shall be transferred to the General Fund; provided further, that any unspent balance at the close of fiscal year 2003 in an amount not to exceed 5% of the amount authorized shall remain in the Workers' Compensation Intergovernmental Service Fund and is hereby re-authorized for expenditures for such item in fiscal year 2004; provided further, that the personnel administrator is hereby authorized to expend in fiscal year 2004 for hospital, physician, benefit, and other costs related to workers' compensation for employees of state agencies, including administrative expenses; and provided further, that such expenditures may include payments for medical services provided to claimants in prior fiscal years, as well as compensation benefits and associated costs prior to fiscal years........................................................................................................................................................... $56,355,860
1750-0106 For the workers' compensation litigation unit, including the costs of personnel............................................ $595,906
Division of Operational Services.
1775-0800 For the purchase, operation and repair of certain vehicles and for the cost of operating and maintaining all vehicles that are leased by other agencies, including the costs of personnel.............................................................................................. $7,600,000
1775-1000 For the provision of printing, photocopying, and related graphic art or design work, including all necessary incidental expenses and liabilities; provided, that the commissioner of administration shall charge to other items of appropriation within the agencies of the executive branch for such services, including the costs of personnel...................................................... $1,000,000
Division of Information Technology.
1790-0200 For the cost of computer resources and services provided by the information technology division in accordance with the policies, procedures and rates approved by the secretary for administration and finance, including the purchase, lease or rental of telecommunications lines, services and equipment, that are centrally billed to the commonwealth; provided, that the secretary shall charge other items of appropriation for the cost of the resources and services; provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, charges for the cost of computer resources and services provided by the bureau of computer services for the design, development, and production of reports and information required for the analysis and development of appropriations bills shall not be charged to any item of appropriation of the house of representatives, the senate or any joint legislative account in fiscal year 2003; provided further, that the bureau shall submit quarterly reports to the house and senate committees on ways and means summarizing each agency’s charges and payments for the preceding quarter for this item; and provided further, that the secretary for administration and finance may establish regulations, procedures and a schedule of fees to further implement this section including, but not limited to, the development and distribution of forms and instructions, including the costs of personnel $27,047,810
1790-0400 For the purchase, delivery, handling of and contracting for supplies, postage and related equipment and other incidental expenses provided pursuant to the provisions of section 51 of chapter 30 of the General Laws.......................................... $2,190,000
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS.
2001-1002 For the costs of data processing and related computer and mapping services, the distribution of digital cartographic and other data, the review of environmental notification forms pursuant to sections 61 to 62H, inclusive, of chapter 30 of the General Laws and for the staff and printing of the Environmental Monitor..................................................................................... $350,000
2600-1002 For the costs of overtime and special details provided by the office of fisheries, wildlife and environmental law enforcement $160,000
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
4125-0122 For the costs of interpreter services provided by commission staff; provided, that the costs of personnel may be charged to this item; and provided further, that for the purpose of accommodating discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the commission may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system....................................... $160,000
Department of Public Health.
4590-0901 For the costs of medical services provided at public health hospitals pursuant to a schedule of services and fees approved by the commissioner of public health, which may be expended for the purposes of hospital related costs, including capital expenditures and motor vehicle replacement...................................................................................................................... $150,000
4590-0903 For the costs of medical services provided at the department of public health Lemuel Shattuck hospital to inmates of the county correctional facilities; provided, that the costs shall be charged to items 8910-0000, 8910-0010, 8910-0102, 8910-0105, 8910-0107, 8910-0108, 8910-0110, 8910-0145, and 8910-0619, pursuant to the provisions thereof; provided further, that expenditures from this item shall be for hospital-related costs, including, but not limited to, capital repair and the maintenance and motor vehicle replacement; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of accommodating timing discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenue and related expenditures, the department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for the payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate therefore as reported in the state accounting system................................................................................................ $2,800,000
Department of Mental Retardation.
5948-0012 For residential support services provided by the department for the purposes of supplementing educational services provided in item 7061-0012 of section 2.................................................................................................................................. $7,500,000
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION AND CONSTRUCTION.
Department of Highways.
6030-7501 For the cost of the purchase of bulk fuel for certain vehicles under the authority of the operational services division and the cost of purchased fuel for other agencies and for certain administrative expenses related to purchasing and distributing the fuel $600,000
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
State Police.
8100-0002 For the costs of overtime associated with requested police detail; provided, that for the purpose of accommodating discrepancies between the receipt of revenues and related expenditures, the department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate therefore as reported in the state accounting system.................................................................................................................................................. $6,481,127
8100-0003 For the costs associated with the use of the statewide telecommunications system for the maintenance of the system $156,375
Criminal Justice Training Council.
8200-1121 For the cost of space rentals, utilities and maintenance at the criminal justice training council’s training academies and computer labs.................................................................................................................................................................. $35,000
Military Division.
8700-1145 For the costs of utilities and maintenance and for the implementation of energy conservation measures with regard to the state armories................................................................................................................................................................ $500,000
Department of Correction.
8900-0021 For the cost of products produced by the prison industries and farm program and for the cost of services provided by inmates, including the costs of moving, auto repair, culinary and renovation and construction services; provided, that the costs for renovation and construction services shall not exceed the amount established by the department of procurement and general services; and provided further, that such revenues may also be expended for materials, supplies, equipment, maintenance of facilities and compensation of employees and for the inmate employment and training program............................................................................................ $6,050,000