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        SECTION 7 - H73- VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION      PAGE 415

 6         7.1.    (VR: Production Contracts Revenue)  All revenues derived from production contracts earned by the handicapped trainees of the
 7     Evaluation and Training Facilities (Workshops) may be retained by the State Agency of Vocational Rehabilitation and used in the facilities
 8     for Client Wages and any other production costs; and further, any excess funds derived from these production contracts be used for other
 9     operating expenses and/or permanent improvements of these facilities.
10         7.2.    (VR: Reallotment Funds)  To maximize utilization of federal funding and prevent the loss of such funding to other states in the
11     Basic Service Program, the State Agency of Vocational Rehabilitation be allowed to budget reallotment and other funds received in excess
12     of original projections in following State fiscal years.
13         7.3.    (VR: Basic Support Program Reconciliation)  The General Assembly hereby directs the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
14     to complete a reconciliation of the cost to operate the Basic Support program related to the combination of State and Federal funds available
15     following the close of each Federal fiscal year.  Such reconciliation shall begin with the Federal fiscal year ending September 30, 1989.
16     Federal funds participation for that period shall be applied at the maximum allowable percentage and the level of those funds on hand
17     which have resulted from the over participation of State funds shall be remitted to the General Fund within 120 days following the close
18     of the Federal fiscal year.  This reconciliation and subsequent remission to the General Fund shall be reviewed by the State Auditor to
19     ensure that appropriate Federal/State percentages are applied.  It is the intent of the General Assembly that Federal/State percentages
20     budgeted and appropriated shall in no way be construed as authorization for the Department to retain the Federal funds involved.
21         7.4.    (VR: User/Service Fees)  Any revenues generated from user fees or service fees charged to the general public or other parties
22     ineligible for the Department's services may be retained to offset costs associated with the related activities so as to not affect the level of
23     service for regular agency clients.
24         7.5.    (VR: Meal Ticket Revenue)  All revenues generated from sale of meal tickets may be retained by the agency and expended for
25     supplies to operate the agency's food service programs or cafeteria.
26         7.6.    (VR: Technology Assistance for Disabled)  The Department shall convene a committee of interested parties and agencies to
27     develop a plan and recommendations for the establishment of a program for assistive technology assistance for members of the public with
28     disabilities.  The report shall be submitted to the General Assembly and the Governor by December 1997.
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