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HB1014

Funding for the Department of Human Services Provider Division (2026-2027)

Last scannedAug 22, 2026, 3:15 AM

In one sentence

This law provides money and sets staff limits for a specific division within Arkansas's Department of Human Services to operate during the fiscal year ending in June 2027.

Sets a maximum limit of 186 regular full-time employees for the Division of Provider Services and Quality Assurance.
Allows up to eight temporary or part-time workers, known as 'Extra Help,' when needed.
Appropriates $19,444,005 total for salaries, benefits matching, overtime, travel, professional fees, and general operations.
Requires the division to follow state laws regarding spending, procurement, and accounting procedures.
Declares an emergency so the funding becomes effective on July 1, 2026.

The Department of Human Services - Division of Provider Services and Quality Assurance in Arkansas.
State employees working as inspectors, investigators, nurses, managers, and administrative staff within this division.
Temporary or part-time workers hired by the division.

The law sets maximum numbers for jobs but does not guarantee that every listed position will be filled.
Funds must follow other state laws, which may change how the money is actually spent or reported.
The text lists specific dollar amounts and job titles but does not explain why these exact numbers were chosen.

Plain language

Appropriation: The official act of setting aside a specific amount of money for government use.
Fiscal Year: A one-year period used by the government for budgeting, running from July 1 to June 30.
Extra Help: Temporary or part-time employees hired when regular staff are not enough.

Official record

Source attached

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF PROVIDER SERVICES AND QUALITY ASSURANCE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.