Program A: Administration and Support

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Program A: Administration and Support

Program Authorization: R.S. 28:4; and R.S. 28:380 through 444

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The mission of the Administration and Support Program is to provide support services necessary for the operation of the developmental center and its associated community homes.

The goal of the Administration and Support Program is to provide efficient and effective administrative and support services to the programs and services provided at the facility.

The Administration and Support Program is responsible for the management of and operational support for the MR/DD (Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities) services provided at the Pinecrest Developmental Center and its associated community homes in a manner consistent with all applicable federal and state regulations.

OBJECTIVES AND PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

1. In FY 1998-99, the Administration and Support Program will operate the Pinecrest Developmental Center and the community homes in compliance with the eight conditions of participation under Title XIX certification.

1) The Title XIX Conditions of Participation are groups of regulations in the following areas: (1) Active Treatment, (2) Physical Environment, (3) Client Protection, (4) Facility Staffing, (5) Health Care Services, (6) Dietary, (7)Client Behavior and Facility Practice, and (8) Governing Body and Management.

2 This figure is based on the total T.O. for Pinecrest and Leesville Developmental Centers and all community homes operated by Leesville.

RESOURCE ALLOCATION FOR THE PROGRAM

SOURCE OF FUNDING

The Administration and Support program of Pinecrest Developmental Center is funded from interagency transfers. Interagency transfers includes funds from the Department of Education for the School Lunch and Breakfast Program, and Title XIX reimbursement for services to Medicaid-eligible residents through the Department of Health and Hospitals, Medical Vendor Payment Program.

ANALYSIS OF RECOMMENDATION

GENERAL FUND	TOTAL	T.O.	DESCRIPTION

$0	$19,708,849	229	ACT 18 FISCAL YEAR 1997-1998

			BA-7 TRANSACTIONS:
$0	$0	0	None

$0	$19,708,849	229	EXISTING OPERATING BUDGET - December 10, 1997

$0	$4,000	0	Equipment/Major Repairs Adjustment(s) (Non-recurring: -$150,000; Replacement/New: +$154,000)
$0	$132,079	0	Annualization of 1997-'98 Merit Pay Adjustment(s)
$0	$134,720	0	1998 -'99 Merit Pay Adjustment(s)
$0	($266,799)	0	Attrition Adjustment(s)
$0	($27,418)	0	Retirement Rate Adjustment(s)
$0	$139,151	0	Risk Management Adjustment(s)
$0	$6,451	0	UPS Fees
$0	($3,533)	0	Legislative Auditor Fees
$0	$9,162	0	Civil Service Fees

$0	$19,836,662	229	TOTAL RECOMMENDED

$0	$127,813	0	DIFFERENCE (TOTAL RECOMMENDED AND EXISTING OPERATING BUDGET)

The total means of financing for this program is recommended at 100.6% of the existing operating budget. It represents 96.2% of the total request ($20,609,793) for this program. The net increase in expenditure authority for this program is primarily due to risk management premiums increasing by $139,151 in interagency transfer means of financing. Full funding has been provided for all 229 recommended positions. The recommended funding for salaries and related benefits includes an adjustment to reflect an anticipated attrition factor of four percent.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

$2,000		Waste Treatment Testing - provides water sample pick-up, testing, and reports relative to Pinecrest Developmental Center's water treatment facility in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency regulations
$6,000		Religious services

$8,000		TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

OTHER CHARGES

$3,000		Recreational Outings - provide allowances for clients who are not provided sufficient funds from other sources for recreational activities and purchase of personal items
$7,000		Staff Enrichment - provide staff training in areas of facility annual review, cardio-pulmonary training, behavior management, and handling disasters/emergencies
$24,650		Legislative Auditor expenses

$34,650		TOTAL OTHER CHARGES

		Interagency Transfers:
$66,890		Department of Corrections - inmate work crews
$11,504		Division of Administration - Comprehensive Public Employees' Training Program
$121,973		Department of Civil Service - personnel services
$55,398		Division of Administration - Uniform Payroll System expenses
$2,100,731		Department of Education - Special School District expenses
$13,000		Division of Administration - state forms management and printing

$2,369,496		TOTAL INTERAGENCY TRANSFERS

ACQUISITIONS AND MAJOR REPAIRS

$154,000		Funding for replacement of inoperable and obsolete office and computer equipment

$154,000		TOTAL ACQUISITIONS AND MAJOR REPAIRS

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