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HB 1014

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

2026 Fiscal Session

HB 1014 sets 186 regular DPSQA positions, up to 8 extra hires, and appropriates about $19.44 million for 2026-2027 to fund operations and personnel.

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Bill Summary · HB 1014

Summary of HB 1014 (2026 Fiscal Session) – Arkansas

Overview

  • Title: AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF PROVIDER SERVICES AND QUALITY ASSURANCE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR
  • Purpose: To make a state appropriations for personal services and operating expenses for the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) – Division of Provider Services and Quality Assurance (DPSQA) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026 (emergency clause makes it effective immediately upon enactment).

What the bill does

  • Establishes the authorized staffing levels (regular positions) for the DPSQA for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
  • Authorizes a specific total appropriation for DPSQA operations and personal services for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
  • Includes provisions for extra help (temporary/part-time staff) and the standard statewide fiscal controls.

Key provisions and changes

Section 1 – Regular Salaries / Staffing

  • Creates a maximum number of regular state employees for the DPSQA for 2026-2027: 186 total positions.
  • Provides a detailed roster by job title, with 29 listed items (e.g., Division Director, DHS Division Administrator, Attorneys, Investigations Managers, Quality Assurance Managers, Inspectors, Investigators, Licensing Coordinators, Administrative staff, Nursing Administrators, Registered Nurses, IT/User Support, Health Program staff, etc.).
  • Salaries are listed by position code and title, with the following highlights:
    • Highest titles include DHS Division Director, DHS Division Administrator, DHS Division Manager.
    • A mix of professional, technical, and support staff across investigations, quality assurance, licensing, inspections, nursing, and program coordination.
  • The maximum number of regular employees is capped at 186.

Section 2 – Extra Help

  • Authorizes up to 8 part-time or temporary employees (Extra Help) for DPSQA during 2026-2027.
  • Pay for Extra Help must follow the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act or the act itself for the appropriate classification.

Section 3 – Appropriation – Operations

  • Provides an appropriation breakdown for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, payable from the state paying account as determined by the Chief Fiscal Officer.
  • Authorized amounts:
    • Regular salaries: $10,958,892
    • Extra help: $67,657
    • Personal services matching: $4,044,622
    • Overtime: $2,909
    • Maintenance and operations – Operational expenses: $3,641,250
    • Conference and travel: $25,000
    • Professional fees: $703,675
    • Capital outlay: $0
    • Data processing: $0
  • Total appropriated for DPSQA operations: $19,444,005

Compliance and governance

  • Section 4: Funds must be disbursed in accordance with applicable laws and regulations (procurement, accounting, budget procedures, etc.).
  • Section 5: Legislative intent requires funds be used in line with agency requests, executive recommendations, and legislative records.
  • Section 6: Emergency clause declares the act effective on July 1, 2026 to avoid harm to essential programs if the legislature’s session is extended.

Who is affected

  • The Arkansas Department of Human Services – Division of Provider Services and Quality Assurance.
  • DPSQA employees (current and future) up to the authorized totals (186 regular positions, plus up to 8 extra help hires).
  • Vendors and contractors providing professional fees or services to the division (subject to procurement rules once contracts are awarded).

Timeline impact

  • Effective date tied to July 1, 2026.
  • Emergency clause accelerates effectiveness to ensure DPSQA operations can proceed at the start of the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Bottom line

HB 1014 provides the 2026-2027 funding and staffing framework for Arkansas DHS DPSQA, detailing the authorized regular and extra help positions, and outlining the accompanying operating and personnel costs totaling roughly $19.44 million for the year. The act includes standard compliance provisions and an emergency clause to ensure immediate effect upon enactment.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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