in-20261007-IR-GOV260379FSA: EXECUTIVE ORDER 26-31 FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS EXECUTIVE ORDER 26-31 FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT Postponing the Expiration of an Administrative Rule Executive Order 26-31 Note Prepared October 1, 2026 Date Issued September 23, 2026 Fiscal Impact State Affected Counties NA Funds Affected Federal Summary of Executive Order The executive order postpones the expiration of certain rules pertaining to the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS). The agency will have until January 1, 2028, to readopt expiring rules. The order specially addresses rules in the following sections: Explanation of State Expenditures Extending the affected rules in the Indiana Administrative Code is expected to have no impact on DCS workload. These policies are included in (1) the most recent iteration of the DCS Child Welfare Policy Manual, (2) state statute, and (3) federal statute, to the extent that, if the pertinent Indiana Administrative Code rules were to expire, the processes for (a) transitional services for independent living of older foster youth and (b) the state adoption and guardianship assistance programs would not be disrupted. Explanation of State Revenues The DCS reports that extending the rules pertaining to transitional service plans for independent living and collaborative care would prevent the state from risking up to $11.45 M in annual federal funds from the Chafee and IV-E program for services and reimbursement of administrative costs. Explanation of Local Expenditures There is no anticipated impact on local expenditures. Explanation of Local Revenues There is no anticipated impact on local revenues. Agencies Affected Level Agencies State Department of Child Services Local NA Information Sources Department of Child Services, Readoption Review Documents Fiscal Analyst: Bill Brumbach, 317-232-9559.