Explanation of Changes Shown on Schedule C SALARIES, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES For salaries and expenses of the Joint Committee on Taxation, $6,747,000. This is an increase of $291,000 or 4.5% over the amount originally enacted in fiscal 2000 prior to the .38% rescission. When compared to post FY 2000 rescission, the FY 2001 request is $315,533 or 4.9% greater than the revised Fiscal Year 2000 amount. Mandatory Pay and Related Changes: Personnel increases are attributed to the annualization of the FY'00 Cost of Living Adjustment, prorated FY'01 Cost of Living Adjustment and FY'01 meritorious increases. Transit Benefits of $2,000 are being requested. Price Level Changes: Rent, Communications, Utilities: Decrease of $3,000 reflects anticipated expense. Program Type Changes Other Services: Increase of $3,000 for advertising expense related to job openings and other miscellaneous services. Equipment: Increase of $24,533 in equipment to reflect amount reduced in FY |