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016 Abstracters' Board of Examiners

Abstracters’ Board of Examiners

Mission. The mission of the Abstracters’ Board ofExaminers is to regulate in a fair and equitable mannerthe individuals and firms that compile and sellabstracts of Kansas real estate. In addition, the Boardstrives to protect the citizens of the State of Kansasagainst fraudulent and improper land title transfers.

Operations. The Abstracters’ Board of Examiners isa three-member board appointed by the Governor foroverlapping three-year terms. An executive secretaryis appointed by the Board to administer its activities.The Board licenses all individuals or firms sellingabstracts of title to Kansas real estate. In order toobtain a license a person, firm, or corporation mustpass an examination conducted by the Board and file abond and a policy of insurance with the Board. In thecase of a firm or corporation, the examination needs tobe taken by an active manager of the firm.

Professional abstracters search county and courtrecords for transactions that affect land title, such asmortgages, easements, or judgments against any party

having an interest in the property. A record of thetransactions is condensed into a form acceptable to thebuyer’s attorney, who writes an opinion on the title. Alicensee must be bonded for a minimum of $25,000 toprotect against the loss or destruction of public recordsand must have at least $25,000 in errors and omissionsinsurance.

Goals and Objectives. The goal of the Abstracters’Board of Examiners is to ensure that all license holdersmeet the minimum standards prescribed by law. Anobjective associated with this goal is to:

Continue to test new applicants for licensureand to provide training to existing licensees.

Statutory History. The Abstracters’ Board ofExaminers is authorized by KSA 74-3901 et seq. toadminister the Kansas Abstracters Act (KSA 58-2801et seq.), which provides for the regulation of bothindividuals and firms who compile and sell abstractsof Kansas real estate.

016 Abstracters' Board of Examiners

Abstracters’ Board of Examiners

FY 1999 FY 2000 FY 2001Performance Measures Actual Estimate Estimate

Number of operative licenses issued 210 210 210

Number of employee licenses issued 315 315 315

Number of examinations conducted 20 20 20

FY 1999 FY 2000 Current Enhance. Governor'sActual Estimate Service Package Rec.

Expenditures by ObjectSalaries and Wages 15,499 16,131 16,286 -- 16,419 Contractual Services 992 2,868 2,868 -- 2,868 Commodities -- 580 580 -- 580 Capital Outlay -- -- -- -- -- Debt Service -- -- -- -- -- Non-expense Items -- -- -- -- -- Subtotal: State Operations $16,491 $19,579 $19,734 $ -- $19,867

Aid to Local Governments -- -- -- -- -- Other Assistance -- -- -- -- -- Subtotal: Operating Expenditures $16,491 $19,579 $19,734 $ -- $19,867

Capital Improvements -- -- -- -- -- Total Expenditures $16,491 $19,579 $19,734 $ -- $19,867

Expenditures by FundState General FundState Operations -- -- -- -- -- Aid to Local Governments -- -- -- -- -- Other Assistance -- -- -- -- -- Capital Improvements -- -- -- -- -- Subtotal: State General Fund $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --

Other FundsState Operations 16,491 19,579 19,734 -- 19,867 Aid to Local Governments -- -- -- -- -- Other Assistance -- -- -- -- -- Capital Improvements -- -- -- -- -- Subtotal: Other Funds $16,491 $19,579 $19,734 $ -- $19,867Total Expenditures $16,491 $19,579 $19,734 $ -- $19,867

FTE Positions -- -- -- -- -- Unclassified Temporary Positions -- -- -- -- --

Total Positions -- -- -- -- --

028 Board of Accountancy

Board of Accountancy

Mission. The mission of the Board of Accountancy isto provide the public with a high degree of confidencein those persons certified as public accountantsthrough the use of screening examinations, licensure,continuing education, continuing oversight, andregulation.

Operations. The Board of Accountancy governs thepractice of certified public accountants (CPAs) and thesix remaining licensed municipal public accountants(LMPAs) in Kansas. The Board of Accountancy iscomposed of seven members appointed by theGovernor for three-year overlapping terms. Fivemembers of the Board must be licensed CPAspracticing in Kansas, and two members represent thegeneral public.

All state boards of accountancy use the uniform CPAexamination and grading service of the AmericanInstitute of Certified Public Accountants. To qualifyfor the examination, an applicant must have at least abaccalaureate degree with a concentration inaccounting and 150 hours of course specific education.Examinations are given the first Wednesday andThursday of May and November in Wichita.

To remain licensed, CPAs must complete 80 hours ofcontinuing professional education in a biennial periodand verify completion of a peer review of their workevery three years. Accounting and ethical standardsare promulgated by the Board to ensure competency inthe practice of accounting. Complaints areinvestigated by the Board. The Board, in accordancewith the Kansas Administrative Procedure Act, maytake disciplinary actions against CPAs and LMPAsfollowing hearings.

The Board of Accountancy is funded entirely throughthe collection of fees for CPA license renewals, andapplications for out-of-state CPA certificates andlicenses under reciprocal agreements. The Board islocated in Topeka.

Goals and Objectives. One goal of the Board ofAccountancy is to ensure that all candidates taking thenational uniform CPA examination in Kansas meetestablished minimum education and/or experiencerequirements. The objective for this goal is to:

Issue Kansas CPA certificates only toqualified applicants.

A second goal of the Board of Accountancy is toprovide the public with qualified CPAs licensed toperform needed public accounting services with a highdegree of competence, knowledge, integrity,independence, and objectivity. An objective for thisgoal is to:

Issue initial licenses to practice only to CPAswho have obtained the required publicaccounting and auditing experience under thedirect supervision of another licensedpracticing CPA.

Statutory History. Article 2 of Chapter 1 of theKansas Statutes Annotated establishes the State Boardof Accountancy. KSA 1-201 establishes theappointment and qualifications of the state board.KSA 1-202 provides for the powers and duties of theBoard. KSA 75-1110 places the licensure function ofmunicipal public accounts (LMPAs) under thejurisdiction of the Board.

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Board of Accountancy


Total CPAs regulated by the Board 8,750 9,055 9,330

Of the total, new CPA certificates issued 156 155 160

CPAs or CPA firms registered to practice 289 400 400

Number of limited and full permits issued 224 215 225


Expenditures by ObjectSalaries and Wages 97,047 114,292 117,887 -- 117,887 Contractual Services 50,206 57,997 60,008 -- 60,008 Commodities 2,103 2,289 2,403 -- 2,403 Capital Outlay 6,176 3,068 4,538 -- 4,538 Debt Service -- -- -- -- -- Non-expense Items -- -- -- -- -- Subtotal: State Operations $155,532 $177,646 $184,836 $ -- $184,836





FTE Positions 3.0 3.0 3.0 -- 3.0 Unclassified Temporary Positions -- -- -- -- --

Total Positions 3.0 3.0 3.0 -- 3.0

094 Banking Department

Banking Department

Mission. The mission of the Office of the State BankCommissioner is to ensure the fair and reliablesupervision of state chartered banks, trustcompanies/departments, and savings and loans;educate regulated establishments to promote a betterunderstanding of and compliance with laws andregulations; and preserve the dual banking systemthrough the chartering of new state banks. In themerger with Consumer Credit Commissioner, theOffice of the State Banking Commissioner has takenon the role of protecting consumers from unfairpractices of suppliers of consumer credit by enforcingthe laws governing consumer credit transactions.

Operations. The Department carries out its missionthrough three major programs designed to ensure thefinancial integrity of all financial and trust institutions.The primary mechanism for ensuring the financialintegrity of all state chartered financial and trustinstitutions is through the examination of theseoperations. After on-site examinations are performed,examination reports are prepared by staff andsubmitted to the Commissioner for review andanalysis. Should problems which compromise safetyand soundness of the institution be found and notcorrected, the Commissioner may take charge of theinstitution until the problems are corrected, orcorrective actions may be implemented through aBoard Resolution, Commissioner’s Directive,Memorandum of Understanding, or an Order to Ceaseand Desist. If the magnitude of the problems rendersthe institution insolvent, the Commissioner must takecharge of the institution.

The Office of the State Bank Commissioner is nowresponsible for enforcement of the Uniform ConsumerCredit Code (UCCC). Under the UCCC, consumerloan companies must be licensed by the Commissionerprior to operation and are subject to complianceexaminations. A program for the education ofconsumers with respect to credit practices andproblems is financed in part by an annual grant toWichita State University to support the KansasCouncil on Economic Education. An additional grantis provided to Housing and Credit Counseling, Inc., a

non-profit agency that provides counseling andeducation to distressed consumers.

Goals and Objectives. A goal of the Department is toregulate state chartered banks, savings and loans, andtrust departments in an efficient, fair, capable, andprofessional manner. The Department will accomplishthis goal through the following objectives:

Maintain the system of state charteredfinancial institutions and facilitate thechartering of such institutions in accordancewith statutory requirements.

Examine all state chartered banks, savings andloans, and trust departments at least oncewithin an 18-month period.

Another goal of this agency is to educate and protectconsumer buyers, lessees, and borrowers against unfairpractices by some suppliers of consumer credit.Objectives are to:

See that all lenders and retail sellers arelicensed or registered and in compliance withthe UCCC and applicable federal truth-in-leasing and lending regulations.

Increase the level of knowledge of both theconsumer and the industry about consumerfinance and the laws regulating consumercredit.

Statutory History. Authority for this program and thepowers of the Bank Commissioner are found in KSA9-101 et seq. and KSA 75-1304. Authority for theState Banking Board is found in KSA 74-3004 et seq.On July 1, 1999, the Office of the Consumer CreditCommissioner was merged into the Office of the StateBank Commissioner. The agency is responsible forenforcing the Kansas Uniform Consumer Credit Code(KSA 16a-1-101 et seq.) and the Fair Credit ReportingAct (KSA 50-701 et seq.). The agency regulates creditservice organizations in accordance with KSA 50-1011 et seq.

094 Banking Department

Banking Department


Number of state chartered banks 281 281 279

Problem banks as a percentage of total banks 2.5 % 2.0 % 4.0 %

Problem trusts as a percentage of total trusts 18.5 % 22.0 % 23.2 %

Assets of state chartered banks (in billions) $20.2 $19.1 $19.4


Expenditures by ObjectSalaries and Wages 2,858,084 3,548,362 3,680,649 108,627 3,619,224 Contractual Services 450,640 564,401 590,613 21,835 590,613 Commodities 26,332 34,244 24,658 5,602 24,658 Capital Outlay 88,546 39,135 19,042 -- 19,042 Debt Service -- -- -- -- -- Non-expense Items -- -- -- -- -- Subtotal: State Operations $3,423,602 $4,186,142 $4,314,962 $136,064 $4,253,537

Aid to Local Governments -- -- -- -- -- Other Assistance -- 25,000 25,000 -- 25,000 Subtotal: Operating Expenditures $3,423,602 $4,211,142 $4,339,962 $136,064 $4,278,537

Capital Improvements -- -- -- -- -- Total Expenditures $3,423,602 $4,211,142 $4,339,962 $136,064 $4,278,537


Other FundsState Operations 3,423,602 4,186,142 4,314,962 136,064 4,253,537 Aid to Local Governments -- -- -- -- -- Other Assistance -- 25,000 25,000 -- 25,000 Capital Improvements -- -- -- -- -- Subtotal: Other Funds $3,423,602 $4,211,142 $4,339,962 $136,064 $4,278,537Total Expenditures $3,423,602 $4,211,142 $4,339,962 $136,064 $4,278,537

FTE Positions 68.0 75.0 75.0 2.0 75.0 Unclassified Temporary Positions -- -- -- -- --

Total Positions 68.0 75.0 75.0 2.0 75.0

100 Board of Barbering

Board of Barbering

Mission. The mission of the Kansas Board ofBarbering is to eliminate all acts performed by barbersthat may cause harm or injury to the public; to ensurethat only qualified, well-trained barbers and barberinstructors are licensed; to ensure that all shops andsalons are properly operating with barber shoplicenses; and to provide information to barbersconcerning all technical, medical, and scientific datathat may enhance the protection of the public.

Operations. The Kansas Board of Barbering iscomposed of five members appointed by the Governorfor three-year staggered terms. Four members of theBoard must be licensed barbers practicing in Kansasand one member represents the general public. TheBoard of Barbering ensures that safe, sanitary, andprofessional standards are maintained in the barberprofession. The Board conducts practical and writtenexaminations for license applicants. Barberestablishments are inspected, following public healthrules and regulations adopted by the Department of

Health and Environment. The agency also investigatescomplaints, holds hearings according to the KansasAdministrative Procedure Act, and may takedisciplinary action in the event of improper practices.The Board is a fee-funded agency whose fees arederived mainly from examinations and licenserenewals.

Goals and Objectives. A goal of the Board ofBarbering is to ensure that all barber establishmentsmeet the sanitation standards established in the KansasAdministrative Regulations. An objective associatedwith this goal is the following:

Reduce sanitation violations by at least 3.0percent over the current five-year average bythe end of FY 2001.

Statutory History. The Board of Barbering operatesunder the authority granted by KSA 74-1805 et seq.,KSA 65-1809 et seq., and KSA 74-1808 et seq.

100 Board of Barbering

Board of Barbering


Number of inspections 1,030 1,050 1,050

Percent of shops with violations 7.3 % 7.1 % 6.9 %


Expenditures by ObjectSalaries and Wages 74,283 73,485 74,614 -- 74,614 Contractual Services 35,934 41,964 42,198 -- 42,198 Commodities 940 2,200 2,200 -- 2,200 Capital Outlay 150 4,400 -- -- -- Debt Service -- -- -- -- -- Non-expense Items -- -- -- -- -- Subtotal: State Operations $111,307 $122,049 $119,012 $ -- $119,012







102 Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board

Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board

Mission. The mission of the Behavioral SciencesRegulatory Board is to protect the public’s health,safety, and welfare from unlawful or unprofessionalpractitioners who fall under the Board’s jurisdiction.

Operations. The Behavioral Sciences RegulatoryBoard was established to regulate practicingpsychologists and social workers in Kansas. Onseveral occasions since its founding, the Board has hadits responsibilities broadened. The jurisdiction of theBoard was expanded by the 1987 Legislature toinclude the registration of professional counselors andmasters level psychologists. The Board’s jurisdictionwas further expanded by the 1991 Legislature toinclude the registration of marriage and familytherapists. Finally, the regulation of alcohol and drugabuse counselors was added in 1992. The Board iscomposed of 11 members appointed by the Governorto serve overlapping four-year terms. Three membersare psychologists, two are social workers, one is amarriage and family therapist, one is a professionalcounselor, and four are appointed from the generalpublic.

The Board licenses qualified psychologists, socialworkers, professional counselors, marriage and familytherapists, and alcohol and drug abuse counselors. Inaddition, the Board reviews and approves continuingeducation courses and requirements, establishespractice standards, and regulates the five professionalgroups. The purpose of the regulation is to ensure thatthe practitioners provide and perform professionalservices that afford minimum protection to the health,safety, and welfare of the public. The Board isempowered, after due process, to limit, suspend, refuseto renew, or revoke the right of any licensee orregistrant to practice in the state.

The Board responds to complaints by making aninformal or a formal investigation and/or holding a

hearing. If a complaint is received regarding anunlicensed practitioner and is beyond the scope of theBoard, it is referred to an appropriate authority. A listof all professionals qualified to practice in the stateand licensed by the Board is published annually by theBoard. The Board is funded by fees assessed forexaminations and licensure.

Goals and Objectives. The agency’s goal is to utilizeits powers under statutes and regulations to protect thepublic’s health, safety, and welfare. Agencyobjectives include the following:

Ensure that all licensees and registrants meetthe minimum educational experience andethical standards prescribed by law for thepractice of their profession.

Respond to all complaints of ethical violationsand refer such complaints to the appropriateparty for investigation.

Statutory History. The Behavioral SciencesRegulatory Board was created by the 1980 Legislatureto license social workers and certify psychologists andthe Board of Social Work Examiners. Both boardswere abolished as of July 1, 1980, under the provisionsof KSA 74-7207 and KSA 74-7205, respectively.

Current statutory authority can be found in KSA 65-6601 et seq., KSA 74-7501 et seq. and KSA 74-5301et seq. KSA 74-5344 and KSA 74-7507 expand thejurisdiction of the Board to license professionalcounselors and masters level psychologists. The 1991Legislature amended KSA 74-7251 to expand thejurisdiction of the Board to cover the registration ofmarriage and family therapists. The 1992 Legislature,in KSA 65-6601, again increased the Board’s area ofresponsibility to provide for the registration andregulation of drug and alcohol abuse counselors.

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Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board


Number of applications:PsychologistsProfessional counselorsMaster level psychologistsMarriage and family therapistsAlcohol and other drug abuse counselorsLicensed social workers

125120129104

761,171

125120129104

761,171

125120129104

761,171


Expenditures by ObjectSalaries and Wages 200,734 217,710 240,803 22,605 273,265 Contractual Services 162,506 170,294 143,733 16,980 137,876 Commodities 8,123 9,500 15,000 -- 13,500 Capital Outlay 2,267 33,000 -- -- -- Debt Service -- -- -- -- -- Non-expense Items -- -- -- -- -- Subtotal: State Operations $373,630 $430,504 $399,536 $39,585 $424,641

Aid to Local Governments -- -- -- -- -- Other Assistance -- -- -- -- -- Subtotal: Operating Expenditures $373,630 $430,504 $399,536 $39,585 $424,641

Capital Improvements -- -- -- -- -- Total Expenditures $373,630 $430,504 $399,536 $39,585 $424,641


Other FundsState Operations 373,630 430,504 399,536 39,585 424,641 Aid to Local Governments -- -- -- -- -- Other Assistance -- -- -- -- -- Capital Improvements -- -- -- -- -- Subtotal: Other Funds $373,630 $430,504 $399,536 $39,585 $424,641Total Expenditures $373,630 $430,504 $399,536 $39,585 $424,641


Total Positions 6.5 6.8 6.8 1.0 7.8

454 Consumer Credit Commissioner

Consumer Credit Commissioner

Operations. The Office of the Consumer CreditCommissioner was responsible for the protection ofconsumers from unfair practices of suppliers ofconsumer credit by enforcing laws governing

consumer credit transactions. The agency wasestablished in 1955. The 1999 Legislature combinedthe agency with the Office of the State BankCommissioner, effective July 1, 1999.

454 Consumer Credit Commissioner

Consumer Credit Commissioner


Expenditures by ObjectSalaries and Wages 262,625 -- -- -- -- Contractual Services 74,982 -- -- -- -- Commodities 6,743 -- -- -- -- Capital Outlay 29,047 -- -- -- -- Debt Service -- -- -- -- -- Non-expense Items 70,000 -- -- -- -- Subtotal: State Operations $373,397 $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --

Aid to Local Governments -- -- -- -- -- Other Assistance 12,500 -- -- -- -- Subtotal: Operating Expenditures $385,897 $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --

Capital Improvements -- -- -- -- -- Total Expenditures $385,897 $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --


Other FundsState Operations 373,397 -- -- -- -- Aid to Local Governments -- -- -- -- -- Other Assistance 12,500 -- -- -- -- Capital Improvements -- -- -- -- -- Subtotal: Other Funds $385,897 $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --Total Expenditures $385,897 $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --

FTE Positions 7.0 -- -- -- -- Unclassified Temporary Positions -- -- -- -- --

Total Positions 7.0 -- -- -- --

149 Board of Cosmetology

Board of Cosmetology

Mission. The mission of the Board of Cosmetology isto protect the health and safety of the consumingpublic by licensing qualified individuals and enforcingstandards of practice.

Operations. The Board of Cosmetology administers aprogram of licensure, inspection enforcement andcomplaint handling in the cosmetology profession. Allseven members of the Board are appointed by theGovernor for three-year overlapping terms. Fourmembers must be licensed cosmetologists, one mustbe a licensed permanent color technician and tattooartist or a licensed body piercer, and two must berepresentatives of the general public. The ExecutiveDirector is also appointed by the Governor.

The Board licenses individual cosmetologists,manicurists, and electrologists. Licenses are issued bythe agency in the following categories: cosmetologist,senior cosmetologist, manicurist, cosmetologytechnician, and instructor. Applicants for licensuremust have completed the number of classroom andpractical hours required by law and also passed boththe written and practical examinations. Licenses forthose who practice in the cosmetology professions areissued for two years with renewal licenses also issuedfor two years. Licenses for tattoo artists, body piercersand permanent color technicians are issued on anannual basis.

The Board of Cosmetology also licenses and inspectsall salons and tanning facilities annually to ensurecompliance with sanitation rules and regulations

adopted by the Department of Health andEnvironment. The Board is authorized to holdhearings on possible suspension and revocation oflicenses for improper or unethical practices. TheBoard also licenses and inspects schools ofcosmetology, onchology, and electrology and providesassistance in curriculum development. Instructors arelicensed by the Board and must participate incontinuing education programs to maintain licensure.The Board of Cosmetology is a fee-funded agency;fees are derived from license renewals, licenserestorations, and new licenses.

Goals and Objectives. The goal of the Board ofCosmetology is to ensure that all facilities regulated bythe Board are clean and safe and that they meet therequirements set forth in statute and administrativeregulations. The objectives associated with this goalare the following:

Inspect all shops annually and obtaincompliance from all licensees.

Ensure that office policies and procedureseffectively serve licensees and the public.

Statutory History. The Board of Cosmetologyoperates under the authority of KSA 65-1901 et seq.and KSA 74-2701 et seq. KSA 65-1920 et seq. givethe Board the authority to license and inspect tanningfacilities in the state. KSA 74-2701 gives the Boardthe authority to license and inspect tattoo artists, bodypiercers, and their places of business.

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Board of Cosmetology



Number of salons with violations 575 536 525

Number of timely salon renewals 2,583 2,970 3,415


Expenditures by ObjectSalaries and Wages 349,207 400,958 402,395 26,335 402,395 Contractual Services 209,492 221,627 247,603 -- 247,603 Commodities 29,750 67,050 47,250 -- 47,250 Capital Outlay 5,465 4,244 524 3,294 524 Debt Service -- -- -- -- -- Non-expense Items -- -- -- -- -- Subtotal: State Operations $593,914 $693,879 $697,772 $29,629 $697,772

Aid to Local Governments -- -- -- -- -- Other Assistance 425 -- -- -- -- Subtotal: Operating Expenditures $594,339 $693,879 $697,772 $29,629 $697,772



Other FundsState Operations 593,914 693,879 697,772 29,629 697,772 Aid to Local Governments -- -- -- -- -- Other Assistance 425 -- -- -- -- Capital Improvements -- -- -- -- -- Subtotal: Other Funds $594,339 $693,879 $697,772 $29,629 $697,772Total Expenditures $594,339 $693,879 $697,772 $29,629 $697,772


Total Positions 12.0 12.0 12.0 1.0 12.0

159 Department of Credit Unions

Department of Credit Unions

Mission. The mission of the Department of CreditUnions is to provide a regulatory environment inwhich Kansas credit unions can thrive and prosperwithout subjecting their members or the citizens ofKansas to undue risks.

Operations. The Department of Credit Unionsexamines all state-chartered credit unions at leastevery 18 months to ensure financial stability andcompliance with state and federal laws andregulations. The Department also grants new chartersand mergers, handles consumer complaints, andprovides liquidation procedures when necessary. TheDepartment regulates state-chartered credit unionswith assets ranging from $111,000 to over $20 billion.The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), afederal agency, regulates federally-chartered creditunions operating in the state and accepts examinationreports from the Department of Credit Unions forstate-chartered, federally-insured credit unions.

The credit union administrator is appointed by theGovernor, subject to Senate confirmation, and serves afour-year term. A separate Credit Union Councilcomposed of seven members appointed by the

Governor serves as an advisor to the credit unionadministrator. The Department of Credit Unions is afee-funded agency. Fees are received from each state-chartered credit union. Fees are assessed to individualcredit unions based on the amount of assets at theclose of each calendar year.

Goals and Objectives. The goal of the Department ofCredit Unions is to improve the quality of itsexamination program, regulate all Kansas-charteredcredit unions, and improve credit union stabilityratings. The following objectives guide the agency’sefforts to achieve this goal:

Maintain the credit union system and facilitatethe chartering of state-chartered credit unions.

Examine all state-chartered credit unions atleast once every 18 months.

Statutory History. State statutes regulating creditunions are found in KSA 17-2201 through KSA 17-2267. The Department of Credit Unions wasestablished in 1968 to perform duties previouslycarried out by the State Bank Commissioner’s Office.

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Department of Credit Unions


Percent of credit unions receiving regular examinations within thestatutory 18-month timeframe 80.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 %

Number of examinations 102 110 110

Number of Y2K compliance examinations 115 110 --








Total Positions 12.0 12.0 12.0 -- 12.0

167 Kansas Dental Board

Kansas Dental Board

Mission. The mission of the Dental Board is toprotect public health and welfare by regulation of thedental and dental hygiene professions throughlicensing, regulation, inspection, and investigation.

Operations. The Kansas Dental Board regulatesdentists and dental hygienists biennially. Thoseregulated must meet mandatory continuing educationrequirements. The Board is composed of six dentists,two hygienists, and one public member, all appointedfor four-year terms. The Board administersexaminations to qualified candidates who, uponsuccessful completion, are licensed to practicedentistry or dental hygiene. The professional membersof the Board actively participate as clinical examinersin an 11-state regional testing agency.

The Board investigates the complaints ofincompetency and illegal practice. When warranted,administrative hearings are held, and the Board isresponsible for actions taken against a practitionerwhich may result in the suspension, restriction, orrevocation of a license. The Board meetsapproximately six times a year to conduct its business.

The Board is funded by fees assessed forexaminations, licensure, and registration.

Goals and Objectives. The Board’s primary goal isto protect the public health and welfare. This goal isaccomplished through the following objectives:

Regulate the dental and dental hygieneprofessions by licensure and professionalenforcement.

Respond promptly to public concernsregarding dentists and dental hygienists.

Respond to complaints through the dentaloffice inspection program and coordinate withfield inspectors.

Statutory History. The Dental Practice Act (KSA 65-1421 to 65-1462) was passed by the 1943 Legislature.The Dental Board was established to provide for theenforcement of this act (KSA 74-1404 to 74-1407).The first dentist was licensed in Kansas in 1885 andthe first hygienist was licensed in 1936.

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Kansas Dental Board


Number of complaints received 70 70 70

Number of investigations conducted 70 70 70

Number of punitive actions taken 10 10 10









105 Board of Healing Arts

Board of Healing Arts

Mission. The mission of the Board of Healing Arts isto protect the public by regulating 11 health careprofessions and ensuring the individuals representingthese professions meet and maintain certainqualifications as well as to protect the public fromincompetent practice, unprofessional conduct, andother proscribed behavior by individuals who havebeen licensed to practice in Kansas.

Operations. The Board licenses medical, osteopathic,chiropractic, and podiatric doctors and registers orcertifies physical therapists, physical therapistassistants, physicians’ assistants, occupationaltherapists, occupations therapy assistants, athletictrainers, and respiratory therapists. The Board,appointed by the Governor, consists of three publicmembers and 12 doctors: five medical, threeosteopathic, three chiropractic, and one podiatric.Advice is provided by the Examination Committee forPhysical Therapy, Occupational Therapists Council,Respiratory Therapist Council, Athletic TrainersCouncil, and Physician Assistant Committee.

The Board performs its regulatory duties by requiringcertain qualifications at the time of initial licensure orregistration and at the time of renewal. The Boardmay censure an individual or revoke, suspend, or limita license if it finds the individual is engaged in

improper conduct. The Board is financed entirely byexamination, licensure, registration, and annualrenewal fees.

Goals and Objectives. It is the Board of HealingArts’ goal to issue licenses and registrations only tothose meeting the minimum qualifications and whohave not engaged in prior conduct which is improperand to ensure compliance with continuing educationand insurance requirements in the annual renewal oflicenses and registrations. Two of the Board’sobjectives are to:

Investigate and take appropriate action on allmatters of unprofessional conduct or allegedincompetence.

Obtain assistance for impaired providersbefore they cause harm to the public.

Statutory History. The medical, osteopathic,chiropractic, and physicians’ assistant professions areregulated under the Healing Arts Act, Chapter 65,Article 28 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated. Thepodiatry, physical therapy, occupational therapy,respiratory therapy, and athletic training acts are foundunder Chapter 65, Articles 20, 29, 54, 55, and 69,respectively.

105 Board of Healing Arts

Board of Healing Arts


Licensees:Medical DoctorDoctor of OsteopathyDoctor of ChiropracticDoctor of Podiatric Medicine

8,498757929130

8,200900950140

8,600950

1,000150


Expenditures by ObjectSalaries and Wages 998,801 1,147,927 1,172,680 -- 1,172,680 Contractual Services 749,700 752,188 705,449 -- 705,449 Commodities 25,848 33,200 33,200 -- 33,200 Capital Outlay 66,321 58,000 -- -- -- Debt Service -- -- -- -- -- Non-expense Items -- -- -- -- -- Subtotal: State Operations $1,840,670 $1,991,315 $1,911,329 $ -- $1,911,329

Aid to Local Governments -- -- -- -- -- Other Assistance 7,556 -- -- -- -- Subtotal: Operating Expenditures $1,848,226 $1,991,315 $1,911,329 $ -- $1,911,329

Capital Improvements -- -- -- -- -- Total Expenditures $1,848,226 $1,991,315 $1,911,329 $ -- $1,911,329


Other FundsState Operations 1,840,670 1,991,315 1,911,329 -- 1,911,329 Aid to Local Governments -- -- -- -- -- Other Assistance 7,556 -- -- -- -- Capital Improvements -- -- -- -- -- Subtotal: Other Funds $1,848,226 $1,991,315 $1,911,329 $ -- $1,911,329Total Expenditures $1,848,226 $1,991,315 $1,911,329 $ -- $1,911,329


Total Positions 27.0 29.0 29.0 -- 29.0

266 Hearing Aid Board of Examiners

Hearing Aid Board of Examiners

Mission. The mission of the Hearing Aid Board ofExaminers is to establish and enforce standards thatensure the people of Kansas receive competent andethical hearing aid care.

Operations. The Hearing Aid Board of Examinersregulates the fitting and dispensing of hearing aids toensure proper practices. The Board is active in threeareas. The Board licenses qualified applicants byexamination and re-licenses practicing dispensersannually. As a condition for licensure, licensees arerequired to document the professional calibration oftheir audiometric equipment. The Board alsomaintains the professional standards of licensees byrequiring and approving continuing education forannual renewal. Finally, the Board investigates andresolves complaints brought before the agency.

The Board is composed of five members, three ofwhom are licensed dispensers of hearing aids with atleast five years experience and two of whom arerepresentatives of the general public. Members of theBoard are appointed by the Governor to three-yearstaggered terms. The Board designates an executiveofficer to administer the activities of the agency.

The Hearing Aid Board of Examiners is a fee-fundedagency. The majority of the agency’s fees are derived

from the re-licensing of practicing dispensers, with theremainder originating from the issuance of new andtemporary licenses.

Goals and Objectives. The primary goal of the Boardis to ensure that the people of Kansas receivecompetent and ethical hearing aid care. This goal isaccomplished through the following objectives:

Determine efficiently and thoroughly thecompetence of new hearing aid dispensingapplicants.

Review license renewals to ensure that alloffice locations are reported, calibration sheetsare current, and continuing education creditswere received from an approved program.

Provide unbiased and timely review of allcomplaints submitted to the Board.

Renew all licenses in a timely and efficientmanner.

Statutory History. The Hearing Aid Board ofExaminers was established by the 1968 Legislature.The sections of the law which govern the agency canbe found in KSA 74-5801 et seq.

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Hearing Aid Board of Examiners


Number of license renewals 229 229 229

Number of new licenses issued:TemporaryPermanent

2418

2418

2418


Expenditures by ObjectSalaries and Wages 9,387 14,927 15,229 -- 15,229 Contractual Services 2,423 2,483 4,844 -- 4,844 Commodities 200 500 500 -- 500 Capital Outlay -- -- -- -- -- Debt Service -- -- -- -- -- Non-expense Items -- -- -- -- -- Subtotal: State Operations $12,010 $17,910 $20,573 $ -- $20,573







204 Board of Mortuary Arts

Board of Mortuary Arts

Mission. The mission of the Kansas State Board ofMortuary Arts is to establish and enforce standards toensure that professional funeral services are performedin a manner providing the maximum protection of thehealth, safety, and welfare for the people of Kansas.In addition, the Board strives to inform the public ofthe laws and options available to them when dealingwith the funeral profession.

Operations. The Board of Mortuary Arts isresponsible for the examination, registration, andregulation of embalmers and funeral directors inKansas. Expenditures of the Board are financed byfees assessed to the industry. The Board is composedof five members: three who must be licensedembalmers with five years experience in Kansas andtwo who must represent the public. Board membersare appointed to overlapping three-year terms by theGovernor. The Board meets at least four times a year.

Licensed embalmers, funeral directors, assistantfuneral directors, and establishments must renew theirlicense every two years. Continuing educationrequirements for all licensed funeral directors andembalmers are managed through Board approval. TheBoard is authorized to inspect funeral establishmentsand to investigate complaints brought against anylicensee or establishment. The Board also holdshearings on the suspension or revocation of licensesfor improper or unethical practices. Examinations areoffered four times a year to applicants for funeral

directors’ licenses and applicants for reciprocallicensure.

Goals and Objectives. The goal of the Board is toprotect the health and welfare of the citizens of Kansasthrough regulation of the funeral industry. This goal isaccomplished through the following objectives:

Regulate embalmers, funeral directors,assistant funeral directors, registeredapprentice and student embalmers, and funeralestablishments.

License only those individuals who haveproven their competence through education,experience, and examination.

Inspect all licensed funeral establishments inKansas twice annually.

Answer all inquiries and investigate allcomplaints relative to the licensees regulatedby the Board.

Statutory History. The Board of Mortuary Arts,which has been in existence since 1907, operates underthe authority granted by KSA 74-1701 et seq. andKSA 65-1701 et seq. The Board initially wasestablished as the Board of Embalming. The 1985Legislature changed the name to the Board ofMortuary Arts.

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Board of Mortuary Arts


Number of complaints filed with the Board 66 50 55

Number of consumer inquiries handled 859 950 950

Number of current licenses on file with the Board 2,061 2,075 2,075


Expenditures by ObjectSalaries and Wages 126,073 133,377 137,622 -- 137,622 Contractual Services 47,164 51,200 52,477 -- 52,477 Commodities 3,552 4,500 4,600 -- 4,600 Capital Outlay 4,859 625 2,200 -- 2,200 Debt Service -- -- -- -- -- Non-expense Items -- -- -- -- -- Subtotal: State Operations $181,648 $189,702 $196,899 $ -- $196,899







482 Board of Nursing

Board of Nursing

Mission. The mission of the Board of Nursing is toassure the citizens of Kansas of safe and competentpractice by nurses and mental health technicians.

Operations. The Board of Nursing regulates, throughlicensure, nursing professionals and mental healthtechnicians in Kansas. The Board certifies alladvanced registered nurse practitioners, examinescandidates desiring to practice, reviews and approvesnursing and mental health education programs in thestate, and accredits all continuing education programsused to meet requirements for license renewal. TheBoard also investigates complaints regarding unlawfulpractice and complaints against license holders. Aftera public hearing, the Board may limit, suspend, orrevoke a license or public or privately censure alicensee.

The 11-member Board is composed of six registerednurses, two licensed practical nurses, one licensedmental health technician, and two representatives ofthe general public. It is a fee-funded agency with allexpenses met through fees established as provided bylaw for license renewal, endorsement, verification,examination, and reexamination for licenses.

Goals and Objectives. The goal of the Board is toassure safe nursing and mental health technologypractice in Kansas. The agency has established thefollowing objectives:

Survey each school of nursing and mentalhealth technology program every five years.

Approve continuing education programs.

Investigate complaints against nurses andlicensed mental health technicians.

Sponsor legislation to revise further the NursePractice Act.

Statutory History. The original Nurse Practice Actwas passed in 1913. An amendment in 1978 providedfor the registration of advanced registered nursepractitioners. KSA 65-1113 provides statutoryauthority for the regulation of the nursing profession.The law governing the regulation of mental healthtechnicians (KSA 65-4201) was originally passed in1973. The membership and duties of the Board areprovided for in KSA 74-1106.

482 Board of Nursing

Board of Nursing


Number of licenses printed 21,238 20,700 21,000

Percent of schools surveyed 22.0 % 22.0 % 22.0 %

Number of investigations conducted 744 800 825

Number of actions taken as a result of investigations 166 60 65


Expenditures by ObjectSalaries and Wages 692,774 714,343 733,321 -- 733,321 Contractual Services 323,144 311,782 320,123 -- 320,123 Commodities 42,484 32,600 33,250 -- 33,250 Capital Outlay 117,322 1,500 1,500 -- 1,500 Debt Service -- -- -- -- -- Non-expense Items -- -- -- -- -- Subtotal: State Operations $1,175,724 $1,060,225 $1,088,194 $ -- $1,088,194

Aid to Local Governments -- -- -- -- -- Other Assistance -- -- -- -- -- Subtotal: Operating Expenditures $1,175,724 $1,060,225 $1,088,194 $ -- $1,088,194



Other FundsState Operations 1,175,724 1,060,225 1,088,194 -- 1,088,194 Aid to Local Governments -- -- -- -- -- Other Assistance -- -- -- -- -- Capital Improvements -- -- -- -- -- Subtotal: Other Funds $1,175,724 $1,060,225 $1,088,194 $ -- $1,088,194Total Expenditures $1,175,724 $1,060,225 $1,088,194 $ -- $1,088,194

FTE Positions 16.5 16.5 16.5 -- 16.5 Unclassified Temporary Positions 1.0 1.0 1.0 -- 1.0

Total Positions 17.5 17.5 17.5 -- 17.5

488 Board of Examiners in Optometry

Board of Examiners in Optometry

Mission. The mission of the Board of Examiners inOptometry is to administer and enforce the provisionsof Kansas’ optometry laws, handle effectively andefficiently complaints brought by the public andlicensees before the Board, and license onlyindividuals qualified to provide the highest quality ofeye care to the citizens of Kansas.

Operations. The Board, which consists of fivemembers, is appointed by the Governor based onrecommendations of the Kansas Medical Society, theKansas Osteopathic Society, and the KansasOptometric Association. Four members must beoptometrists with active practices in Kansas for at leastfive years, and one must represent the general public.The Board designates a secretary-treasurer toadminister its daily operations.

The Board licenses and registers all practicingoptometrists in Kansas and evaluates the qualificationsof all new applicants by examination. Practicingoptometrists must be relicensed annually and arerequired to receive 20 hours of continuing educationoffered by the Kansas State Optometric Association oran equivalent program. In addition, the Boardprescribes a code of ethics for the practice ofoptometry and is empowered to suspend or revoke

licenses as a result of improper practices. Publichearings must be held as part of the revocationprocedures.

The Board of Examiners in Optometry is a fee-fundedagency. The majority of its fees are received fromlicense renewals, with the remainder derived fromexamination fees, new licensures, and corporatecertificate fees.

Goals and Objectives. The Board’s goal is toregulate optometrists in the State of Kansas. TheBoard will pursue these goals through the followingobjectives:

Send out license renewal forms to optometristsby April 1.

Process continuing education forms within oneweek of receipt.

Acknowledge any complaint brought by thepublic within one week.

Statutory History. Established in 1909, lawsgoverning the examination and licensure ofoptometrists are found in KSA 65-1501 et seq.

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Board of Examiners in Optometry


Number of days to respond to a complaint 14 7 7

Percent of inquiries answered the same day 50.0 % 75.0 % 95.0 %


Expenditures by ObjectSalaries and Wages 26,693 29,059 30,019 -- 30,019 Contractual Services 43,508 42,226 43,040 -- 43,040 Commodities 331 1,420 1,451 -- 1,451 Capital Outlay 32 -- -- -- -- Debt Service -- -- -- -- -- Non-expense Items -- -- -- -- -- Subtotal: State Operations $70,564 $72,705 $74,510 $ -- $74,510





FTE Positions 1.0 1.0 1.0 -- 1.0 Unclassified Temporary Positions 1.0 1.0 1.0 -- 1.0


531 Board of Pharmacy

Board of Pharmacy

Mission. The mission of the Kansas State Board ofPharmacy is to ensure that all persons andorganizations conducting business relating to thepractice of pharmacy in Kansas are properly licensedand regulated so as to protect the public’s health,safety, and welfare and to promote the education andunderstanding of pharmacy-related practices.

Operations. The six-member Board of Pharmacy isappointed by the Governor for overlapping three-yearterms and is composed of five licensed pharmacistswith five years experience and one member whorepresents the general public. The Board’s operationsare funded by fees collected from pharmacistexaminations and licenses, score certifications, licenseverifications, and biennial renewals.

The Board issues new pharmacists licenses based onthe administration and successful completion of twonational pharmacists’ examinations, or throughreciprocity of an individual licensed with another state.The Board renews licenses based on the completion ofcontinuing education requirements. Fees are collectedfrom pharmacies, manufacturers, and distributors. TheBoard also investigates complaints against licenseholders or claims of unlawful practice and may, after apublic hearing, revoke a license, suspend a license,place the license holder on probation, and impose a

civil fine. Administrative duties are performed by anexecutive secretary, two office personnel, and threeinspectors.

Goals and Objectives. It is the goal of the KansasBoard of Pharmacy to ensure compliance with Kansasstatutes regarding proper compounding and dispensingof prescription drugs and maintenance of professionalstandards for pharmacists practicing in Kansas. Theagency lists the following objectives:

Ensure compliance with Kansas statutesregarding proper manufacture, distribution,and sale of prescription and nonprescriptiondrugs, including controlled substances andpoisons by all pharmacy-related organizationsdoing business in the state.

Protect the public against the unprofessional,improper, unauthorized, or unqualifiedpractice of pharmacy.

Statutory History. The Board of Pharmacy isorganized under KSA 74-1601 to 74-1611, inclusive,and administers the Pharmacy Act of Kansas, Article16, Chapter 65, and the Uniform ControlledSubstances Act, Article 41, Chapter 65 of the KansasStatutes Annotated.

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Board of Pharmacy



Pharmacy applications processed 952 1,000 1,000

Pharmacists licensed by reciprocity 73 92 92

Pharmacists licensed by examination 98 100 100









543 Kansas Real Estate Appraisal Board

Kansas Real Estate Appraisal Board

Mission. The mission of the Board is to license andcertify real estate appraisers and ensure that licensedand certified appraisers comply with the Kansas StateCertified and Licensed Real Estate PropertyAppraisers Act and the Kansas Real Estate AppraisalBoard rules and regulations.

Operations. The Board is a seven-member bodyappointed by the Governor. It consists of at least onemember from the general public, two members fromfinancial institutions, and three real estate appraisers.The Board appoints a director to oversee the dailyoperations of the agency, which are carried outthrough a single Administration Program. The Boardis a fee-funded agency with the majority of feesderived from the renewal of real estate appraiserlicenses and certifications.

Goals and Objectives. The goals of the agencyinclude the following:

Ensure that applicants for a license or certificate meetthe qualifications for licensure and certification.

Ensure that licensed and certified appraisers complywith the Kansas State Certified and Licensed RealEstate Property Appraisers Act.

Enforce in an equitable and effective way all parts ofthe Kansas State Certified and Licensed Real EstateProperty Appraisers Act.

Statutory History. Establishment of the Real EstateAppraisal Board’s certification and regulation ofappraisers is prescribed by KSA 58-4101.

543 Kansas Real Estate Appraisal Board

Kansas Real Estate Appraisal Board


Number of new licenses issued 50 50 50

Number of disciplinary actions taken 21 16 50


Expenditures by ObjectSalaries and Wages 129,908 139,065 141,640 -- 142,773 Contractual Services 49,247 51,880 52,680 6,700 52,680 Commodities 3,111 2,500 2,500 900 2,500 Capital Outlay 180 -- -- -- -- Debt Service -- -- -- -- -- Non-expense Items -- -- -- -- -- Subtotal: State Operations $182,446 $193,445 $196,820 $7,600 $197,953

Aid to Local Governments -- -- -- -- -- Other Assistance -- -- -- -- -- Subtotal: Operating Expenditures $182,446 $193,445 $196,820 $7,600 $197,953



Other FundsState Operations 182,446 193,445 196,820 7,600 197,953 Aid to Local Governments -- -- -- -- -- Other Assistance -- -- -- -- -- Capital Improvements -- -- -- -- -- Subtotal: Other Funds $182,446 $193,445 $196,820 $7,600 $197,953Total Expenditures $182,446 $193,445 $196,820 $7,600 $197,953



549 Kansas Real Estate Commission

Kansas Real Estate Commission

Mission. The mission of the Commission is to protectthe public interest by ensuring that individuals areproperly licensed to work in the real estate industryand that consumers of the services and productsoffered by licensees are protected.

Operations. The Commission is a five-member bodyappointed by the Governor. A director is appointed bythe Commission to execute its policies. TheCommission was created because of industry demandsfor regulation and to protect the public fromunscrupulous practitioners, misrepresentation, andfraud. Agency operations include the licensing of realestate brokers and salespersons. The Commissioncontracts with a testing service for the examination ofindividuals seeking real estate licensure. Staff of theagency includes five auditors and investigators whoexamine records of real estate brokers and investigatecomplaints. Audits are performed to ensure that trustfunds are properly deposited and dispersed and toreview sales contracts and agency agreements forcompliance with statutes and regulations. TheCommission can restrict, suspend, or revoke licensesand impose fines on individuals who violate the law.

Goals and Objectives. The goals of the agencyinclude the following:

Regulate license activities for compliance withexisting laws.

Ensure that regulated licensees meet minimumcompetency and minimum requirement levels toconduct business in such a manner as to safeguard thepublic interest.

Ensure that continuing education courses are availableto licensees and that on-going mandatory educationrequirements serve the best interests of the licenseesand general public.

Ensure that regulated licensees receive due process.

Hear and review concerns of the public.

Hear and review concerns of regulated licensees.

Statutory History. The Real Estate Commission isestablished by KSA 74-4201. Licensing standards forbrokers and salespersons are prescribed by KSA 58-3034 et seq. KSA 58-3066 establishes the Real EstateRecovery Fund. The Brokerage Relationships in RealEstate Transactions Act (KSA 1999 Supp. 58-30,101,et seq.) defines relationships among real estate agents,brokers, and their clients.

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Kansas Real Estate Commission


Number of licenses issued 1,350 1,325 1,300

Percent of applications for licensure approved 95.0 % 95.0 % 95.0 %

Percent of offices inspected 29.6 % 32.5 % 32.5 %

Number of record compliance examinations performed 625 625 625

Percent of sales person's licenses issued the same day as receipt of aproperly completed application 80.0 % 85.0 % 85.0 %


Expenditures by ObjectSalaries and Wages 407,546 460,464 468,280 -- 472,178 Contractual Services 149,232 167,948 170,560 -- 170,560 Commodities 6,205 5,000 5,000 -- 5,000 Capital Outlay 2,077 5,514 5,555 63,397 68,952 Debt Service -- -- -- -- -- Non-expense Items -- -- -- -- -- Subtotal: State Operations $565,060 $638,926 $649,395 $63,397 $716,690

Aid to Local Governments -- -- -- -- -- Other Assistance -- 17,000 17,000 -- 17,000 Subtotal: Operating Expenditures $565,060 $655,926 $666,395 $63,397 $733,690



Other FundsState Operations 565,060 638,926 649,395 63,397 716,690 Aid to Local Governments -- -- -- -- -- Other Assistance -- 17,000 17,000 -- 17,000 Capital Improvements -- -- -- -- -- Subtotal: Other Funds $565,060 $655,926 $666,395 $63,397 $733,690Total Expenditures $565,060 $655,926 $666,395 $63,397 $733,690


Total Positions 14.0 14.0 14.0 -- 14.0

625 Securities Commissioner

Securities Commissioner

Mission. The mission of the Office of the SecuritiesCommissioner is to protect and inform Kansasinvestors, to promote integrity and full disclosure infinancial services, and to foster the formation ofcapital.

Operations. The agency seeks to help Kansans makeinformed investment decisions by increasingawareness of the risks and opportunities presented byinvestment programs. The agency provideseducational services to the public and securitiesindustry and reviews securities registrationapplications and supporting financial and legaldocuments to provide adequate disclosure and fairness.The agency also examines the practices of investmentadvisors and broker-dealers to ensure compliance withstandards and investigates possible violations of theKansas Securities Act.

Except for various exempt securities or transactions,all securities must be registered with the SecuritiesCommissioner before offers of sale can be made to thepublic. In addition, broker-dealers, their agents, andinvestment advisors are required to demonstratecertain qualifications and register with the Office ofthe Securities Commissioner. Information about thedisciplinary record of registrants is maintained andprovided to the public.

The volume and types of securities offeringscorrespond to trends in national markets and economicconditions. The majority of filings are frombusinesses located in other states. Although trends inenforcement activity are related to the volume ofsecurity filings, many cases involve violationsresulting from failure to register securities as required.Cases involving securities fraud or unethical conductare prosecuted to obtain satisfactory remedies forvictims of financial crimes.

Goals and Objectives. The primary goal of theagency is to prevent, detect, or correct unlawful orunethical conduct in connection with securitiestransactions and investment services. The agencypursues this goal through the following objectives:

Prevent and correct potential violations oflaws and regulations through timely andprofessional administration of the licensing,registration, and exemption provisions of theKansas Securities Act.

Investigate complaints and detect violations ofthe Kansas Securities Act and pursueappropriate remedies through criminal, civil,and administrative proceedings.

Provide educational services to informKansans of how to avoid investment problemsand to inform Kansas businesses about raisingcapital in compliance with securities laws.

Statutory History. In 1911, Kansas pioneered the“Blue Sky” regulation of securities by enacting theKansas Securities Act (KSA 17-1252 et seq.). Kansaswas the first state to require registration of stockofferings in an attempt to prevent the sale of fraudulentinvestments. The office became an independentagency in 1982 (KSA 75-6301 et seq.). The SecuritiesCommissioner is appointed by the Governor with theconsent of the Senate.

The Office of the Securities Commissioner alsoadministers the Kansas Uniform Land Sales PracticesAct (KSA 58-3301 et seq.) for offerings ofundeveloped land subdivisions and the Kansas LoanBrokers Act (KSA 50-1001 et seq.) to regulate theservices of loan brokers in Kansas who are nototherwise regulated or exempt.

625 Securities Commissioner

Securities Commissioner


Number of compliance examinations 73 80 90

Percent of field audits finding and correcting noncompliance 63.0 % 63.0 % 61.0 %

Number of investigations closed 264 270 240

Average caseload per investigator 20 19 20

Number of educational presentations given 30 45 60


Expenditures by ObjectSalaries and Wages 1,494,894 1,555,923 1,589,113 -- 1,589,113 Contractual Services 311,057 329,860 335,619 -- 335,619 Commodities 20,395 23,051 23,673 -- 23,673 Capital Outlay 17,562 15,000 15,000 -- 15,000 Debt Service -- -- -- -- -- Non-expense Items 20,000 20,000 20,000 -- 20,000 Subtotal: State Operations $1,843,908 $1,923,834 $1,963,405 $ -- $1,963,405

Aid to Local Governments -- -- -- -- -- Other Assistance -- -- -- -- -- Subtotal: Operating Expenditures $1,843,908 $1,923,834 $1,963,405 $ -- $1,963,405



Other FundsState Operations 1,843,908 1,923,834 1,963,405 -- 1,963,405 Aid to Local Governments -- -- -- -- -- Other Assistance -- -- -- -- -- Capital Improvements -- -- -- -- -- Subtotal: Other Funds $1,843,908 $1,923,834 $1,963,405 $ -- $1,963,405Total Expenditures $1,843,908 $1,923,834 $1,963,405 $ -- $1,963,405


Total Positions 27.0 27.8 27.8 -- 27.8

663 Board of Technical Professions

Board of Technical Professions

Mission. The mission of the Kansas Board ofTechnical Professions is to protect the health, safety,and welfare of the people of Kansas by assuring thatthe practices of engineering, architecture, geology,land surveying, and landscape architecture in the stateare carried out by qualified individuals.

Operations. The Board of Technical Professionsregulates the practice of engineering, architecture, landsurveying, geology, and landscape architectureprofessions in Kansas. The Board has established asystem of testing, licensure, and oversight to assurethat those professions are practiced in a manner thatprotects the public health, safety, and welfare.

The 1992 Legislature expanded the Board from nine to13 members, who are appointed by the Governor toserve four-year terms. The Board consists of threearchitects, four engineers, one landscape architect, twoland surveyors, and three members of the public.Effective July 1, 2000, a geologist member willreplace a public member of the Board. An executivedirector, approved by the Board, and four full-timeemployees carry out the Board’s administrative duties.

The 1995 Legislature passed legislation to enable theBoard, through regulations, to adopt mandatorycontinuing education. The continuing educationrequirements are being implemented through astaggered renewal schedule. The land surveyingprofession began reporting continuing education

activities in 1998. The professions of engineering,architecture, and landscape architecture will bereporting in the year 2000. The geology professionwill later be incorporated into the process. The 1997Legislature required geologists to be licensed effectiveJuly 1, 1999. The Board is developing implementationguidelines for this legislation.

Goals and Objectives. The goal of the agency is toassure that the professions of engineering, architecture,geology, land surveying, and landscape architectureare practiced by qualified and competent licensees.An objective associated with this goal is to:

Ensure a proper review and examination ofapplicants and licensees so that only qualifiedindividuals obtain a certificate of authorizationto practice as a regulated technical profession.

Statutory History. The 1976 Legislature establishedthe Board of Technical Professions. Statutes thatgovern activities of the Board are found under 74-7001et seq. The Board was created from the merger of theEngineering Examiners Board, the ArchitectsRegistration Board, and the Landscape ArchitectsRegistration Board. In 1979, the TechnicalProfessions Act was amended to include criteria to bemet for the corporate practice of technical professionsand requirements for authorization of these practices.In 1992, the statute was again amended to includeeducational and experience requirements for licensure.

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Board of Technical Professions


Number of individual licensees 12,677 13,136 13,305

Number of corporate certificates 802 972 1,145

Number of days for an applicant to receive license status report 3 3 3

Percent of resolved complaints resulting in disciplinary action 38.0 % 33.0 % 33.0 %


Expenditures by ObjectSalaries and Wages 199,977 234,019 240,918 -- 240,918 Contractual Services 173,568 191,022 192,434 -- 192,434 Commodities 52,640 64,060 85,110 -- 85,110 Capital Outlay 24,937 -- -- -- -- Debt Service -- -- -- -- -- Non-expense Items -- -- -- -- -- Subtotal: State Operations $451,122 $489,101 $518,462 $ -- $518,462







700 Board of Veterinary Examiners

Board of Veterinary Examiners

Mission. The Board of Veterinary Examiners’mission is to protect public health, safety, and welfareby enforcing the Kansas Veterinary Practice Act. Themission also emphasizes assuring the public thatlicensed veterinarians are competent and qualified topractice. The agency philosophy is to carry out allduties with the highest standards of ethics,accountability, efficiency, and openness.

Operations. In accordance with KSA 47-818, theBoard of Veterinary Examiners is composed of sixveterinarians and one lay member, each appointed tofour-year terms. The Board employs 3.0 FTEpositions, including an executive director, a facilityinspector, and an administrative assistant.

Goals and Objectives. The Board of VeterinaryExaminers has identified five goals designed to fulfillits mission. The goals of the Board are to:

Ensure that licensed veterinarians and registeredveterinary technicians are qualified, properly trained,and performing in accordance with the KansasVeterinary Practice Act and that they maintain theirskills and abilities through continuing education.

Ensure that Kansas veterinary premises are adequatefor providing veterinary services.

Guard against negligent and fraudulent practices aswell as respond effectively and efficiently ininvestigating complaints.

Ensure that licensees practice in a manner that protectsthe safety of animal products entering the public foodchain.

Ensure that licensees practice in a manner thatprevents and controls rabies and other animal diseasesthat are communicable to humans.

Statutory History. The Board of Veterinary MedicalExaminers, established in 1907, carries out theprovisions of the Veterinary Practice Act (KSA 47-815et seq.). The 1980 Legislature amended KSA 47-815to 47-838 to establish a State Board of VeterinaryExaminers. The 1993 Legislature amended theVeterinary Practice Act to require registration ofclinics and veterinary technicians, increase the Boardmembership from five to seven, and give the Board theauthority to levy civil fines.

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Board of Veterinary Examiners


Number of veterinary student examinations 244 244 244

License renewals 2,160 2,160 2,160

Percent of premises not in compliance with minimum standards 16.0 % 12.0 % 10.0 %


Expenditures by ObjectSalaries and Wages 95,780 131,222 150,200 -- 134,627 Contractual Services 53,627 55,188 39,315 -- 55,188 Commodities 39,059 39,250 39,550 -- 39,250 Capital Outlay 4,113 -- -- -- -- Debt Service -- -- -- -- -- Non-expense Items -- -- -- -- -- Subtotal: State Operations $192,579 $225,660 $229,065 $ -- $229,065






Total Positions 3.0 3.0 3.0 1.0 3.0

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