Mental Health Licensing Section


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FUNDING

Addiction Counselor Program (CAC)

Pursuant to Colorado law, the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor Certification Program is cash-funded from fees paid by applicants.  Fee amounts are established annually for the purpose of covering direct and indirect costs incurred by the Division of Registrations for licensing and enforcement.

Expenditures and revenues are not always equal. Revenue needs and fee amounts are based on estimated expenses and number of revenue payers. These estimates may vary from actual expenses and numbers of payers. Revenue collected that exceeds expenditures remains with the Board/Program and is considered when calculating total revenue needed for the following year.

The following table displays the amount of revenue generated and the amount of expenditures for the Addiction Counselor Program for fiscal years 05-06 and 06-07, and an estimate for fiscal year 07-08.

Revenue
Expenditures
FY 05-06 Actual
$168,705
$233,390
FY 06-07 Actual
$192,023
$256,489
FY 07-08 Estimate
$315,667
$260,000

The following pie chart shows the source of revenue for fiscal year 07-08.

Estimated Revenue Fiscal Year 2004-2005: $187,915
(99% Professional and Occupational Licenses; 1% Miscellaneous)

The following pie chart shows the expenditures for fiscal year 07-08:

Estimated Expenditures Fiscal Year 2004-2005: $161,228
(39% Licensing; 37% Enforcement; 24% Communication)


Grievance Board (Unlicensed Psychotherapists)

Pursuant to Colorado law, the Grievance Board is cash-funded from fees paid by applicants.  Fee amounts are established annually for the purpose of covering direct and indirect costs incurred by the Division of Registrations for licensing and enforcement.

Expenditures and revenues are not always equal. Revenue needs and fee amounts are based on estimated expenses and number of revenue payers. These estimates may vary from actual expenses and numbers of payers. Revenue collected that exceeds expenditures remains with the Board/Program and is considered when calculating total revenue needed for the following year.

The following table displays the amount of revenue generated and the amount of expenditures for the Grievance Board for fiscal years 05-06 and 06-07, and an estimate for fiscal year 07-08.

Revenue
Expenditures
FY 05-06 Actual
$253,982
$186,452
FY 06-07 Actual
$217,358
$197,368
FY 07-08 Estimate
$154,923
$177,331

The following pie chart shows the source of revenue for fiscal year 07-08.

Estimated Revenues Fiscal Year 2004-2005: $151,130
(100% Professional and Occupational Licenses)

The following pie chart shows the expenditures for fiscal year 07-08:

Estimated Expenditures Fiscal Year 2004-2005:$173,127
(50% Enforcement; 23% Licensing; 20% Communication; 7% Examining for Licensure)


Marriage and Family Therapists Examiners Board (MFT)

Pursuant to Colorado law, the Board of Marriage and Family Therapist Examiners is cash-funded from fees paid by applicants.  Fee amounts are established annually for the purpose of covering direct and indirect costs incurred by the Division of Registrations for licensing and enforcement.

Expenditures and revenues are not always equal. Revenue needs and fee amounts are based on estimated expenses and number of revenue payers. These estimates may vary from actual expenses and numbers of payers. Revenue collected that exceeds expenditures remains with the Board/Program and is considered when calculating total revenue needed for the following year.

The following table displays the amount of revenue generated and the amount of expenditures for the Marriage and Family Therapists Examiners Board for fiscal years 05-06 and 06-07, and an estimate for fiscal year 07-08.

Revenue
Expenditures
FY 05-06 Actual
$60,048
$51,144
FY 06-07 Actual
$55,481
$66,238
FY 07-08 Estimate
$64,124
$58,094

The following pie chart shows the source of revenue for fiscal year 07-08.

Estimated Revenue Fiscal Year 2004-2005: $44,268
(100% Professional and Occupational Licenses)

The following pie chart shows the expenditures for fiscal year 07-08:

Estimated Expenditures Fiscal Year 2004-2005: $136,442
(50% Enforcement; 23% Licensing; 20% Communication; 7% Examining for Licensure)


Professional Counselor Examiners (LPC)

Pursuant to Colorado law, the Board of Professional Counselor Examiners is cash-funded from fees paid by applicants.  Fee amounts are established annually for the purpose of covering direct and indirect costs incurred by the Division of Registrations for licensing and enforcement.

Expenditures and revenues are not always equal. Revenue needs and fee amounts are based on estimated expenses and number of revenue payers. These estimates may vary from actual expenses and numbers of payers. Revenue collected that exceeds expenditures remains with the Board/Program and is considered when calculating total revenue needed for the following year.

The following table displays the amount of revenue generated and the amount of expenditures for the Licensed Professional Counselor Examiners Board for fiscal years 05-06 and 06-07, and an estimate for fiscal year 07-08.

Revenue
Expenditures
FY 05-06 Actual
$218,066
$220,190
FY 06-07 Actual
$192,269
$281,112
FY 07-08 Estimate
$275,407
$247,155


The following pie chart shows the source of revenue for fiscal year 07-08.

Estimated Revenue Fiscal Year 2004-2005: $235,814
(100% Professional and Occupational Licenses)

The following pie chart shows the expenditures for fiscal year 07-08:

Estimated Expenditures Fisal Year 2004-2005: $166,436
(50% Enforcement; 23% Licensing; 20% Communication; 7% Examining for Licensure))


Psychologist Examiners (PSY)

Pursuant to Colorado law, the Board of Psychologist Examiners is cash-funded from fees paid by applicants.  Fee amounts are established annually for the purpose of covering direct and indirect costs incurred by the Division of Registrations for licensing and enforcement.

Expenditures and revenues are not always equal. Revenue needs and fee amounts are based on estimated expenses and number of revenue payers. These estimates may vary from actual expenses and numbers of payers. Revenue collected that exceeds expenditures remains with the Board/Program and is considered when calculating total revenue needed for the following year.

The following table displays the amount of revenue generated and the amount of expenditures for the State Board of Psychologist Examiners for fiscal years 05-06 and 06-07, and an estimate for fiscal year 07-08.

Revenue
Expenditures
FY 05-06 Actual
$215,431
$216,292
FY 06-07 Actual
$212,087
$217,070
FY 07-08 Estimate
$232,509
$204,323

The following pie chart shows the source of revenue for fiscal year 07-08.

Estimated Revenues Fiscal Year 2004-2005: $156,268(100% Professional and Occupational Licenses)

The following pie chart shows the expenditures for fiscal year 07-08:

Estimated Expenditures Fiscal Year 2004-2005: $238,394
(50% Enforcement; 23% Licensing; 20% Communication; 7% Examining for Licensure)


Social Work Examiners Board (SW)

Pursuant to Colorado law, the Board of Sociall Work Examiners is cash-funded from fees paid by applicants.  Fee amounts are established annually for the purpose of covering direct and indirect costs incurred by the Division of Registrations for licensing and enforcement.

Expenditures and revenues are not always equal. Revenue needs and fee amounts are based on estimated expenses and number of revenue payers. These estimates may vary from actual expenses and numbers of payers. Revenue collected that exceeds expenditures remains with the Board/Program and is considered when calculating total revenue needed for the following year.

The following table displays the amount of revenue generated and the amount of expenditures for the Social Work Examiners Board for fiscal years 05-06 and 06-07, and an estimate for fiscal year 07-08.

Revenue
Expenditures
FY 05-06 Actual
$131,163
$200,250
FY 06-07 Actual
$135,651
$225,456
FY 07-08 Estimate
$233,103
$18,530

The following pie chart shows the source of revenue for fiscal year 07-08.

Estimated Revenue Fiscal Year 2004-2005: $252,094
(100% Professional and Occupational Licenses)

The following pie chart shows the expenditures for fiscal year 07-08:

Estimated Expenditures Fiscal Year 2004-2005: $205,842><br>
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(50% Enforcement; 23% Licensing; 20% Communication; 7% Examining for Licensure)

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