Arkansas Food Assistance Information

Type of EfficiencyProcess ExampleFormula Example
One Time Labor SavingsProcess Eliminated or Consolidated (with no ongoing effort needed)Position Hourly Rate (Salary/2080) * x Hours Saved + Fringe Benefits = Total $ Savings
Recurring Labor SavingsAutomation, digitization, and/or workflow improvements with ongoing effort neededPosition Hourly Rate (Salary/2080) * x Monthly Hours Saved x Months to 12/31/2030 + Fringe Benefits = Total $ Savings
Technology ImplementationNew Software or Solution ImplementationReduction in Program Costs x Months to 12/31/2030 = Total $ Savings
Savings – GeneralLower Purchase Costs Due to Reassessment of Needs(Prior Cost – New Cost) x Months to 12/31/2030 = Total $ Savings
Savings – PrintingAdoption of electronic processesPer Page Savings: $.03 (B&W) $0.10 (Color) # of Pages x Rate per Page = Total Savings
Projected Savings – Check Processing – ReceivedAdoption of electronic payments$1.25 per Check Eliminated per Month x Months to 12/31/2030 = Total Savings
Projected Savings – Money Order Processing – ReceivedAdoption of electronic payments$1.75 per Money Order Eliminated per Month x Months to 12/31/2030 = Total Savings
Projected Savings – Check Processing – SentAdoption of electronic payments$2.50 per Check Eliminated per Month x Months to 12/31/2030 = Total Savings
*Note: PositionFringe will be calculated based on Department’s 2025 Fringe Rate.