130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 865 LR 1826(02)
An Act Regarding the University of Maine System Hiring Practices
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Labor and Housing
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 Projections  FY 2023-24 Projections  FY 2024-25
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $60,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2021-22 to the Educational and General Activities - UMS program within the University of Maine System for the costs associated with hiring a consultant to conduct 3rd-party reviews of the hiring process for positions within the University of Maine System.  The university estimates the cost of the consulting services to be between $60,000 to $125,000 annually.  The university may require additional appropriations in future legislation depending on the actual costs of the consulting services.