Explanation of Changes Shown on Schedule C

SALARIES, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL

For salaries and expenses of the Legislative Counsel, $4,824,000. This is an increase of $137,000 or 2.9% over the amount provided in fiscal year 1997.

Mandatory Pay and Related Changes:

Personnel increases are attributed to the annualization of the FY '97 Cost of Living Adjustment, prorated FY '98 Cost of Living Adjustment, FY '98 meritorious increases, and overtime.