Agencies and Budget Breakdown within Public Protection Cabinet

The Public Protection Cabinet (PPC) encompasses various agencies such as the Department of Housing, Buildings, & Construction, Department of Insurance, Department of Financial Institutions, and more. The PPC budget for FY24, FY25, and FY26 includes allocations for general funds, restricted funds, and federal funds. Additional budget requests have been made to support initiatives like hiring new inspectors, funding positions for regulatory oversight, and addressing increased workload in various departments. Eliminated positions in the Department of Housing, Buildings, & Construction have raised concerns about delays in construction projects and public safety implications.

• Public Protection Cabinet
• Budget Breakdown
• Agencies
• Funding Requests
• Departmental Changes

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2. Agencies within the Public Protection Cabinet Department of Housing, Buildings, & Construction (DHBC) Department of Insurance (DOI) Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Office of the Secretary (OOS) Department of Charitable Gaming (DCG) Department of Professional Licensing (includes Kentucky Real Estate Authority) (DPL) Administratively Attached Agencies Office of Claims and Appeals (OCA) Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Commission (KBWC) Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC)

3. Public Protection Cabinet Budget FY24 FY25 FY26 General Restricted Federal Total Funds 1,000,000 9,027,300 195,969,100 1,987,200 206,983,600 9,198,100 196,367,300 1,990,400 207,555,800 0 0 1,000,000

4. PPC Budget Breakdown General Fund Restricted Funds Federal Funds 4

5. Additional Budget Requests included in House Bill 6 Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction 4 full-time plumbing inspectors 1 full-time HVAC inspector Replacement vehicles both fiscal years Capital IT project Office of Claims and Appeals Additional funding for increased reimbursement maximums for funeral expenses, loss of support/wages, and total maximum allowance for each individual s claim. Victims Advocate position paid for with federal funds. Department of Financial Institutions Funding for 2 new full-time examiners to oversee and examine the newly regulated student loan servicing companies conducting business within the Commonwealth. Department of Insurance 1 position to review the increased health insurance filings 1 position to support the financial review of companies doing business in KY

6. Additional Budget Requests not included in House Bill 6 Department of Charitable Gaming Requested 3 additional positions due to increase in charitable gaming licensees, activities, and new electronic pull-tab machines

7. Housing, Buildings and Construction Eliminated Positions Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction 12 eliminated positions General decrease in public safety due to inspection backlog Removes some types of inspectors from at least 13 counties Results in extensive delays to construction projects and investigation of accidents Forces the department to utilize supervisors to fill-in for inspectors, decreasing level of support and supervision required to provide instruction and minimize errors, delay responses to concerns, questions, and customer complaints Delays the issuing of licenses, permits, and certifications

8. Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Eliminated Positions Kentucky Horse Racing Commission 9 positions eliminated Inadequate staff to issue licenses and audit the sports wagering industry Inadequate staff to ensure the safety of the equine athletes

9. Department of Insurance Eliminated Positions Department of Insurance 6 positions eliminated Delays responses in consumer complaint investigations which will cause burden and hardship on consumers Delays review and approval of product filings which may result in products being deemed approved Delays the licensing of insurance agents and adjusters as testing opportunities will be limited Delays insurance products being available for the consumer

10. Sports Wagering Fund Revenue: Total revenue collected through February 1, 2024: $20,382,807 Use of funds: Administrative expenses 2.5% deposited in the Kentucky problem gambling assistance fund Remaining funds deposited in the Kentucky permanent pension fund

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