Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Under this area, again, not previously authorized for a higher number of children in southern placements than anticipated. Through the budgeting process and business plans I know departments put in items for forced growth. I would like to know, why was this not included in that situation? I know again from history the departments plan for increased costs in case contracts for those placements which are changed and go up. There seems to be a number used, I do not know if it is four or five percent, for forced growth, but why would that not be included in the department's estimates? Thank you.
Floyd Roland on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on March 12th, 2002. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 12th, 2002
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