Intragovernmental Services

SECTION 2B. Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary, the agencies listed herein are hereby authorized to 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 pursuant to section 2Q of chapter 29 of the General Laws; provided further, that no expenditures shall be made from said Intragovernmental Service Fund which would cause said fund to be in deficit at the close of fiscal year 1998; provided further, that all authorizations in this section shall be charged to said Intragovernmental Service Fund; and provided further, that any balance remaining at the close of fiscal year 1998 shall be transferred to the General Fund.

SECRETARY OF STATE.

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

The secretary of state is hereby authorized to receive compensation revenues from other state agencies including the judicial branch for the destruction of their obsolete records by the records center where appropriate; provided, that the secretary of state is hereby authorized to expend revenues not to exceed $100,000 from such funds received for the costs of such obsolete record destruction; and provided further, that said 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

........................................................................... 20,000

Reserves.

1599-2040

For the payment of prior year deficiencies, so-called, based upon schedules provided to the house and senate committees on ways and means; provided, that the comptroller is hereby authorized to charge departments' current fiscal year appropriations and transfer to this item amounts equivalent to the amounts to any prior year deficiency, so-called, subject to the conditions stated herein; 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 said 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 and subsidiary charged, and the reason for the prior year deficiency

........................................................................... $5,000,000

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 said contributions; and provided further, that in executing these responsibilities the state comptroller is authorized to 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

........................................................................... $10,934,132

1599-3102

For the cost of the commonwealth's employer contributions for unemployment health insurance; provided, that the secretary of administration and finance shall authorize the collection, accounting, and payment of said contributions; and provided further, that in executing these responsibilities the comptroller is authorized to charge, in addition to individual appropriation accounts, certain non-appropriated funds amounts that are computed on the same basis as the commonwealth's contributions are determined, including expenses, interest expense, or related charges

......................................................$1,400,000

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 division of human resources is authorized to collect a $75 administrative fee from vendors who submit proposals in response to requests for proposals for the commonwealth of Massachusetts 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 non-responsive 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 said participants; and provided further, that the division is authorized to 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

........................................................................... $750,000

1750-0105

For the cost of workers' compensation paid to public employees; provided, that the secretary of administration and finance shall charge, pursuant to section 194, other items of appropriation or state agencies for cost incurred on behalf of said 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 $709,392 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; and provided further, that said secretary shall provide projected costs of workers' compensation costs incurred by agencies in fiscal year 1999 to the house and senate committees on ways and means by February 14, 1998

......................................................$45,709,392

1750-0106

For the workers' compensation litigation unit, including the costs of personnel

......................................................$499,379

1750-0110

For the payment of fees by user agencies to arbitrators selected by the commonwealth to hear and decide final and binding arbitration cases for grievances filed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 150E of the General Laws

......................................................$10,000

Division of Operational Services.

1775-0800

For the purchase, operation and repair of certain vehicles and for the cost of the operation and maintenance of all vehicles that are leased by other agencies, including the costs of personnel

........................................................................... $5,186,762

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

........................................................................... 1,600,843

Division of Information Technology.

1790-0200

For the cost of computer resources and services provided by the division of information technology 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 said secretary shall charge other items of appropriation for the cost of said resources and services; provided further, that notwithstanding the provisions of 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 1998; 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 is authorized to 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

........................................................................... $7,693,370

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

........................................................................... $1,904,069

1790-0500

1790-0500 For the cost of the commonwealth's data warehouse, in accordance with the policies, procedures and rates approved by the secretary of administration and finance; provided that said secretary shall charge other items of appropriation for the cost of said warehouse; provided further, that notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary, charges for the cost of the data warehouse and services provided 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 1998; and provided further, that the secretary for administration and finance is authorized to 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

........................................................................... $246,000

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS.

Office of the Secretary.

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 the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act, and for the staff and printing of the MEPA Monitor

........................................................................... $350,000

Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Environmental Law Enforcement.

2350-0102

For the costs of overtime and special details provided by the department of fisheries, wildlife, and environmental law enforcement's division of environmental law enforcement

........................................................................... $160,000

Metropolitan District Commission.

2410-1002

For the costs of operating the commission's telecommunications system; provided, that nothing in this section shall diminish or impair the rights of access or utilization of all current users of the system pursuant to agreements which have been entered into with the commission

........................................................................... $100,000

2410-1003

For the costs of the purchase of fuel, oil and other associated products for other state agencies

........................................................................... $400,000

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.

Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

4125-0122

For the cost of interpreter services provided by staff of the commission; provided, that the costs of personnel may be charged to this item; 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 payments amounts not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system

........................................................................... $125,000

Department of Public Health.

4590-0901

For 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 expenses of medical services provided at the department of public health Lemuel Shattuck hospital to inmates of county correctional facilities; provided, that the expenses so incurred shall be charged to item 8910-0010 pursuant to the provisions contained therein; provided further, that not more than two million four hundred thousand dollars in expenses shall be so incurred; provided further, that the department may expend the amounts transferred to this item for purposes of hospital related costs, including capital expenditures and motor vehicle replacement without further appropriation; and provided further, that for the purpose of accommodating discrepancies between the receipt of retained revenues and related expenditures, the department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amount not to exceed the lower of this authorization or the most recent revenue estimate as reported in the state accounting system

........................................................................... $2,400,000

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, in section 2

........................................................................... $5,000,000

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION AND CONSTRUCTION.

Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission.

6006-0010

For the costs of air transportation services, including the costs of personnel

........................................................................... $20,000

Department of Highways.

6030-7501

For the costs of the purchase of bulk fuel for certain vehicles under the authority of the department of procurement and general services, and the costs of purchased fuel for other agencies and for certain administrative expenses related to purchasing and distributing the fuel

........................................................................... $300,000

OFFICE OF LABOR EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Department of Education.

7053-2101

For the costs of USDA commodity foods pursuant to federal law requirements

........................................................................... $100,000

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY.

Department of State Police.

8100-0002

For the costs of overtime associated with requested police detail; provided, however, 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 therefor as reported in the state accounting system

........................................................................... $2,000,000

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

........................................................................... $200,000

Department of Correction.

8900-0021

For the costs of products produced by the prison industries and farm program and for the costs of services provided by inmates, including moving, auto repair, culinary, and renovation and construction services; provided, that the cost for such renovation and construction services shall not exceed the amount established by the department of procurement and general services; 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

........................................................................... $5,400,000