Appropriations committee seeks more detail on costs to move unclaimed-property staff into Treasurer’s office

The House Appropriations Committee27s Government Operations Division discussed, but did not decide, how to fund the planned transfer of four unclaimed‑property full‑time positions into the state Treasurer27s office.

Committee members said a $50,000 capital asset line in the amendment can be removed if the Office of Management and Budget covers a small remodel, but they asked staff to confirm which agency will carry that cost and whether operating authority moves with the positions.

Why it matters: moving positions funded from special funds into the Treasurer27s office changes which budgets pay ongoing operating costs, rent charges and one‑time equipment purchases. Committee members and the Treasurer stressed the need to know whether ongoing operating authority and one‑time funds accompany the…