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Donna Law, CCE executive director, said the department’s work spans arts and museums, the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), library services, the STEM Action Center, the Utah Division of Indian Affairs, the Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission and multicultural outreach. Law described the Museum of Utah’s planned controlled-conditions storage, ongoing efforts to protect historic sites and cemeteries and the reach of arts and main-street programs across the state.

CCE requested $2,000,000 one-time to supplement the agency’s existing $4,000,000 in arts and museums general operating grants and restore the total grant pool to $6,000,000. Law said the grant program supports hundreds of organizations across Utah and leverages broader budgets; she described a letter from the Springville Museum of Art reporting increased attendance and organizational revenue tied to prior increases in the grant pool. CCE also asked for $2,000,000 one-time to support the 1 Utah service fellowship (and noted continued ongoing support provided last year), and an additional $500,000 one-time for America250 programming, which includes traveling exhibits, local events and civic education tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary commemoration.

Law described other CCE activity the committee may consider when evaluating requests: the license-plate fund that supports the state historical society; the Utah cultural site stewardship program that engages volunteer stewards across many land managers; a statewide public-library network and a library service for blind and visually impaired residents; and workforce- and youth-focused STEM programs. She invited committee members to meet with agency staff for one-on-one briefings and noted CCE’s willingness to use available one-time funds creatively if ongoing resources are not available.

The agency provided handouts and said staff will follow up to answer detailed questions about program metrics and requests.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Economic and Community Development Appropriations Subcommittee - January 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Department of Cultural and Community Engagement (CCE) presented an overview of its divisions and requested one-time funds to restore arts operating grants, continue the 1 Utah service fellowship and expand America250 programming.","taxTitle","2025 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah","taxId",78171,"location","Utah","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6672002,"Analysts present budget reduction options and new funding requests, highlight DABS compensation issue",438,2290000,2728000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2138705-23d0cb161b428744c3207315aa7bbecc&start=2290&end=2728","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2138705-23d0cb161b428744c3207315aa7bbecc/thumbnail_2290000.jpg","/articles/6672002/Utah/Analysts-present-budget-reduction-options-and-new-funding-requests-highlight-DABS-compensation-issue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6672002-5fb413fc8739271baac4db1cc74f4a38/orig.mp4?Expires=1771148473&Signature=DzSMd3RdKnt3t8YQ6vhLeMWf3jYrq26S~PoW-jHZ3W8EDCaasaNvlysciXL0Dk8-iJ0U-ux5PNknhDnT8Xo1jqhDXsjeyYf4zIRP3VBG6BC7WqdybYAn~V46q5R~fXRR33W2uG10rvKwRzilWl-cczEZPkCcZmC~ZwLlH3UvWWE1s4Kv8jEy7DgnXBkQcY9Rq7uo9LgMmeuggniINETFyTHfgPOvqfVYUVxEPGbZKdzKj-TusZCUhWR7NJr4-0zO~Yl1E80TTN~MlxyIGrulItdARjqDm4HNqnApcc2PXaJfyQz4I5wWZbVfQNtgFuw0-bx0gZjf2h4X7X7OIGmpJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","SALT LAKE CITY — Staff from the Legislative Fiscal Analyst Office and the Office of the Legislative Financial Analyst outlined a menu of potential budget reductions and new funding requests on Wednesday, including consensus sweeps, agency-specific one-time balances and larger policy choices for the Economic and Community Development Subappropriations Committee to consider.

Analyst Josh Pittman described the reduction options available under “related links” on the committee web page. He identified two “consensus” reductions staff had coordinated with agencies: an approximately $133,000 carryover in an unemployment insurance account and remaining balances in an education savings incentive program. Pittman also listed nonconsensus options for committee consideration, including a $1,000,000 balance tied to a previously appropriated Utah Museum of Contemporary Art façade project and a possible 5% across-the-board reduction to CCE pass-through grants.

Gary Siefers (LFA) walked committee members through additional options and said staff had flagged a mix of one-time and ongoing items for discussion. He used the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services (DABS) as an example: staff listed an $85,000,000 one-time item and $2,000,000 ongoing figure connected to the agency’s warehouse and operations and noted recent adjustments in consumption and sales that may affect revenue forecasts. Senator Darren Owens asked whether cuts or changes to that item would affect employee turnover; staff acknowledged turnover savings and staffing implications would need to be considered if the committee adjusted the base funding.

Staff also summarized new funding requests on the committee’s list. Items raised included: $2,000,000 one-time for arts and museums operating grants (to restore the pool toward $6,000,000), $2,000,000 one-time to continue the 1 Utah service fellowship and a $500,000 one-time request for America 250 programming. The analysts called attention to several requests that rely on specific fund sources and legal restrictions: Workforce Services administers about $1,000,000,000 in federal funds that flow through programs such as SNAP and TANF, and Pittman said the department had requested ongoing TANF funds for homeless services despite a statutory expectation that TANF is used for one-time items. Staff also raised questions about a governor-requested summer meals item proposed to be paid from the public education stabilization account; education staff have concerns about whether that restricted account legally covers the program.

Analysts said the reduction list is a starting point for committee discussion and that agencies will present their cases during upcoming meetings. They emphasized consensus items could be taken immediately if the committee chose to do so and that staff can make the technical calculations required to change amounts or convert one-time funding to ongoing funding if members direct them to do so.","LFA and analyst staff presented possible reductions, consensus sweep items and a list of new funding requests; they also flagged a statutorily required compensation adjustment for the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services (DABS) and concerns about funding sources for several governor-requested items.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6672007,"Subcommittee reviews budget process, tools and deadlines ahead of 2025 session",909,3242000,4151000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2138705-23d0cb161b428744c3207315aa7bbecc&start=3242&end=4151","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2138705-23d0cb161b428744c3207315aa7bbecc/thumbnail_3242000.jpg","/articles/6672007/Utah/Subcommittee-reviews-budget-process-tools-and-deadlines-ahead-of-2025-session","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6672007-ab74b56b057816938b2ff4bb7096bee8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771148473&Signature=ob9g2YuI8WjEL6bbHpgwajdlXQsFKO9HzsCz9WGsx4BwYMupLvnDvw4ZBsX049gsB~snK3xy8zECzAqRE5Qbjj-tmaE7e3KRxJjJZVsVc-pZenGKAoY5qDtCQsali247GXBKE2SuJFpfLmg2RhM3VCuv4kzW2RqpXybBq8j7MY2NHP0nNij30W4Vs1BNM4RPTRYWky8YwmtSaqRF0cbWShRwDBCi9owBCVEErgtl7Rst5poezbLOjfBO3UJ2lg2yl6KaLQhoYvk~Ak0fgPH1QSqmFd8Ry4tCEufrJFKIsRh6~3x1dWyPQUdQi61-RsiR00Snxup1k-y0Jm-TmbXhVw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","SALT LAKE CITY — Legislative fiscal staff briefed members of the Economic and Community Development Subappropriations Committee on Wednesday on how the committee will evaluate agency budgets during the 2025 session, outlining the base budget bill, online tools and key deadlines.

The committee heard from Gary Siefers of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst (LFA) office and Josh Pittman of the Office of the Legislative Financial Analyst, who explained how to use the committee web pages, the Compendium of Budget Information (COBI) and related reports when reviewing agency requests. Siefers told members the base budget bill reflects ongoing funding carried forward from last year and that the committee is expected to vote on a bill by the 10th day of the session. Pittman reminded members that the deadline to submit legislator requests for appropriations (RFAs) is Jan. 31 at noon and that RFAs now require more detailed supporting documentation.

The analysts reviewed how the budget is structured—agency, line item and program—and flagged categories members should watch, including general fund and income tax fund amounts, restricted accounts, dedicated credits and federal funds. Siefers said workforce services’ federal funding is substantial and will appear on the committee’s materials; staff estimated roughly $1,000,000,000 in federal funds flowing through Workforce Services for the items within the committee’s scope. The analysts also explained the difference between statutory fees, which require law changes to alter, and regulatory fees, which are set by administrative rule and reauthorized annually through the fee bill.

Committee staff demonstrated the online fund-balance and budget publication tools available at budget.utah.gov and described the end products the committee will generate, including a prioritization list and the base budget recommendation that moves up to the Executive Appropriations Committee. Siefers and Pittman said staff will help members draft intent language, explain funding sources and prepare amendments during the session.

The subcommittee adjourned by voice vote after the day’s presentations.","Legislative fiscal staff walked members of the Economic and Community Development Subappropriations Committee through the base budget, the Compendium of Budget Information and online tools, and reminded members of deadlines for requests for appropriations.","actionData","errors"]

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