123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1321		LR 1362(01)
	Resolve, To Require the Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability To Provide Audit and Oversight Services Regarding Medical and Dental Services Provided in the County Jails and State Prisons
	Fiscal Note for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Rep. Saviello of Wilton
	Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
	Fiscal Note Required: No
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability estimates that approximately 2,000 hours of staff resources will be required to provide the audit and oversight required by this bill.  Given that OPEGA's report of its findings is due prior to the end of the Second Regular Session of the 123rd Legislature, this will necessitate assigning at least 2 OPEGA staff full-time on this project for at least six months.  These costs can be absorbed within OPEGA's existing budgeted resources capacity.  The ability and flexibility of the Government Oversight Committee to direct OPEGA to perform other reviews during this time period would also be impacted and could delay completion of other reviews in progress or planned.