41204000 - Independent Living Assistance for the Multi-Disabled

Account Description FY2009
GAA
FY2009  
Total  
Spending
  
4120-4000 Independent Living Assistance for the Multi-Disabled
For independent living assistance service; provided, that $3,840,000 shall be expended for the independent living centers contracted with the commission; provided further, that not less than $949,295 shall be expended for assistive technology devices and training for individuals with severe disabilities; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the SHARE Foundation at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Joseph F. Timilty Adult Day Health and Memory Loss Center; and provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended on Living Independently for Equality, Inc. of Brockton for the operation of participants to meet other physically challenged individuals and take part in a number of therapeutic activities

12,449,034 11,751,472  

Note:  Governor's veto was overridden.  Text in red reflects vetoed language.

Veto Explanation: I am striking language which earmarks funding for a program not recommended. The reduction in the item incorporates the amount of the stricken earmarked funds.

 
 
HISTORICAL SPENDING CATEGORIES ($000)
column definitions
SPENDING CATEGORY
FY2005
Expended

FY2006
Expended

FY2007
Expended

FY2008
Expended

FY2009
GAA
FY2009
Budget
Reductions
Wages & Salaries 613 697 898 1,129 1,278 -41
Employee Benefits 23 32 45 44 69 -7
Operating Expenses 28 106 57 80 83 -3
Public Assistance 6,622 7,047 9,108 9,888 11,019 -413
TOTAL 7,285 7,881 10,108 11,141 12,449 -463

 

FY2009 Spending Category Chart

Pie Chart: Wages & Salaries=10%, Employee Benefits=1%, Operating Expenses=1%, Public Assistance=88%



 
Earmarks

EARMARK DESCRIPTION

City / Town
FY2009
GAA
  FY2009    
  9C Cuts    
Joseph F. Timilty Adult Day Center Greater Boston, Southeastern Mass100,000 -50,000  
Independent Living Centers contracted with the Commission Statewide3,840,000 0  
Living Independently for Equality, Inc. of Brockton Brockton25,000 -12,500  
Assistive Technology Statewide949,295 0  
SHARE Foundation at UMass Dartmouth Dartmouth200,000 -100,000