No. 37070 (5-year Review): Rule R380-50. Local Health Department Funding Allocation Formula

DAR File No.: 37070
Filed: 11/20/2012 09:45:12 AM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Section 26A-1-116 provides - Allocation of state funds to local health departments -- Formula. (1)(a) The Departments of Health and Environmental Quality shall each establish by rule a formula for allocating state funds by contract to local health departments. (b) This formula shall provide for allocation of funds based on need. (c) Determination of need shall be based on population unless the department making the rule establishes by valid and accepted data that other defined factors are relevant and reliable indicators of need. (d) The formula shall include a differential to compensate for additional costs of providing services in rural areas. (2)(a) The formulas established under Subsection (1) shall be in effect on or before July 1, 1991. (b) The formulas apply to all state funds appropriated by the Legislature to the Departments of Health and Environmental Quality for local health departments. (c) The formulas do not apply to funds a local health department receives from: (i) sources other than the Departments of Health and Environmental Quality; and (ii) the Departments of Health and Environmental Quality: (A) to operate a specific program within the local health department's boundaries which program is available to all residents of the state; (B) to meet a need that exists only within the local health department's boundaries; and (C) to engage in research projects. This rule establishes the funding formula.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No written comments have been received since the last five-year review.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

No comments were received and the Department of Health supports the strong level of cooperation between local health departments and the state. This rule supports that cooperation. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Health
Administration
CANNON HEALTH BLDG
288 N 1460 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3231

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Robert Rolfs at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6111, by FAX at 801-538-6306, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

David Patton, Executive Director

Effective:

11/20/2012

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