027-9 Wyo. Code R. §§ 9-11 - Changes to Budgeted Funding

(a) In accordance with W.S. 21-15-119(c) and W.S. 28-11-301(c)(iv), budgets for prioritized projects may be adjusted by the Commission and transfers between project phases may be made by the Department.

(b) In the event that any particular project budget is or appears to be insufficient to fully fund that project remedy, the following non-exclusive and non-prioritized list of factors shall be considered by the Department in recommending whether, and how, that project will be allowed to proceed with legislative funding:

(i) Verify value engineering recommendations have been followed;

(ii) Verify aspects of the design of the project to identify cost savings which may be generated within the project. In this regard, all parties shall reexamine earlier assumptions in the search for viable, cost-effective and efficient design changes;

(iii) Verify the scheduling, or phasing, of the project to determine if budgeted funds will be required and cost-savings or cost-deferrals may be obtained by that scheduling. Decision-making shall take into account the funding cycles of the Legislature and the uncertainty of future funding.

(c) If these non-prioritized factors are insufficient to achieve project costs within the project budget, including adjustment for inflation, the Commission shall consider the following additional factors:

(i) Change of delivery method;

(ii) Other sources of funding, including funding held by the Commission;

(iii) Delayed start date of the project; and

(iv) Complete or partial re-planning or re-design of the project.

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027-9 Wyo. Code R. §§ 9-11

Adopted, Eff. 1/15/2020. Amended, Eff. 2/2/2022.