TO: | Honorable Garnet Coleman, Chair, House Committee on County Affairs |
FROM: | John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board |
IN RE: | HB1694 by Coleman (Relating to the purchasing and contracting authority of counties.), As Introduced |
The Comptroller of Public Accounts provided information obtained from three counties showing a net savings that would vary by county.
Dallas County reported that the bill would cause a prorated savings in advertising of $2,065 for fiscal year (FY) 2011. There would then be a yearly savings of $24,781 following FY 2011.
Jasper County indicated that the bill would have no impact in FY 2011. Beginning in FY 2012, there would be an expected yearly advertising savings of $700.
Smith County estimated no cost savings in FY 2011 with a yearly savings of $1,500 beginning in FY 2012.
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LBB Staff: | JOB, KKR, TP
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