Budget in brief, amended fiscal year 2021 and fiscal year 2022

BUDGET IN BRIEF
Amended Fiscal Year 2021 and Fiscal Year 2022
GOVERNOR BRIAN P. KEMP

BUDGET IN BRIEF
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AMENDED FISCAL YEAR 2021
AND
FISCAL YEAR 2022
Brian P. Kemp, GOVERNOR STATE OF GEORGIA
KELLY FARR
DIRECTOR OFFICE OF PLANNING AND BUDGET
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Table of Contents

Introduction
Vetoes by the Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Financial Summaries
Estimated State Revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Georgia Revenues: Reported and Estimated . . . . .6 Summary of Appropriations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Summary of Appropriations: By Policy Area . . . . . 10 Expenditures and Appropriations: State Funds . . 13 Expenditures and Appropriations: Total Funds . . . 15 Summary of Statewide Budget Changes: Amended Fiscal Year 2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Summary of Statewide Budget Changes: Fiscal Year 2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Revenue Shortfall Reserve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Lottery Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Tobacco Settlement Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 21 Transportation Funds: Amended FY 2021. . . . . . . 22 Transportation Funds: FY 2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Olmstead Related Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Department Summaries
Legislative Georgia Senate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Georgia House of Representatives . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 General Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Department of Audits and Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Judicial Court of Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Judicial Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Juvenile Courts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Prosecuting Attorneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Superior Courts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Supreme Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Executive State Accounting Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Department of Administrative Services . . . . . . . . . 73

Department of Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Department of Banking and Finance . . . . . . . . . . 86 Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Department of Community Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Department of Community Health . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Department of Community Supervision . . . . . . . 125 Department of Corrections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Department of Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Department of Driver Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Department of Early Care and Learning . . . . . . . 145 Department of Economic Development . . . . . . . . 151 Department of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Employees' Retirement System of Georgia . . . . 174 State Forestry Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Office of the Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Department of Human Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Commissioner of Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Georgia Bureau of Investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 Department of Juvenile Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Department of Labor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 Department of Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Department of Natural Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 State Board of Pardons and Paroles . . . . . . . . . . 242 State Properties Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Georgia Public Defender Council . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Department of Public Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Department of Public Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Public Service Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274 Board of Regents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Department of Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 Secretary of State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Georgia Student Finance Commission . . . . . . . . 307 Teachers Retirement System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 Technical College System of Georgia . . . . . . . . 321 Department of Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 Department of Veterans Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 State Board of Workers' Compensation . . . . . . . 341 General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund . . . . . . . . 345

HB 81 FY 2022 APPROPRIATIONS BILL
Intent Language Considered Non-Binding
Section 14, pertaining to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, page 39, line 65.2:
The General Assembly seeks to appropriate $300,000 to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to utilize $300,000 for contracts for facility support. The funding would provide for facility support services already in place. As the Department's patient census has decreased due to community placements, such contracts could create a funding obligation for facilities no longer in active use. Therefore, the Department is authorized to utilize the funds appropriated on page 39, line 65.2 to facilitate maintenance, repair, and disposition of unused state-owned assets and facilities.
Section 34, pertaining to the Department of Natural Resources, page 127, line 229.1: The General Assembly seeks to appropriate $119,873 to create two new job classes of sworn personnel within the Department of Natural Resources to address agency retention. Retention for all public safety employees is a priority of the legislature and my administration. However, the creation of new job classes may cause unintended disparities between agencies. Therefore, the Department is hereby instructed to disregard the language included on page 127, line 229.1, and to instead utilize the funds appropriated to address retention needs in sworn personnel positions within the existing pay grades.
Section 39, pertaining to the Department of Public Safety, page 140, line 253.1: The General Assembly seeks to appropriate $13,046 to create two new job classes of sworn personnel within the Department of Public Safety to address agency retention. Retention for all public safety employees is a priority of the legislature and my administration. However, the creation of new job classes may cause unintended disparities between agencies. Therefore, the Department is hereby instructed to disregard the language included on page 140, line 253.1, and to instead utilize the funds appropriated to address retention needs in sworn personnel positions within the existing pay grades.
Section 39, pertaining to the Department of Public Safety, page 142, line 256.2: The General Assembly seeks to appropriate $796,788 to create two new job classes of sworn personnel within the Department of Public Safety to address agency retention. Retention for all public safety employees is a priority of the legislature and my administration. However, the creation of new job classes may cause unintended disparities between agencies. Therefore, the Department is hereby instructed to disregard the language included on page 142, line 256.2, and to instead utilize the funds appropriated to address retention needs in sworn personnel positions within the existing pay grades.
Section 39, pertaining to the Department of Public Safety, page 142, line 257.2: The General Assembly seeks to appropriate $167,343 to create two new job classes of sworn personnel within the Department of Public Safety to address agency retention. Retention for all public safety employees is a priority of the legislature and my administration. However, the creation of new job classes may cause unintended disparities between agencies. Therefore, the Department is hereby instructed to disregard the language included on page 142, line 257.2, and to instead utilize the funds appropriated to address retention needs in sworn personnel positions within the existing pay grades.
Section 47, pertaining to the Department of Transportation, page 186, line 344.2: The General Assembly seeks to recognize $307,399,260 in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) funds for Federal Urbanized Transit Grants for regional priorities within the Payments to Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority program. The specific uses of these funds are subject to guidelines that

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have yet to be published. Therefore, the Department is instructed to disregard the language included on page 186, line 344.2, and to distribute the funds to the appropriate local transit entity in accordance with the Federal Transit Administration's apportionment formula requirements.
Section 50, pertaining to the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 194, line 353.110: The General Assembly authorizes the Department of Education to utilize $2,000,000 in general obligation debt for the purchase of alternative fuel school buses and to conduct a feasibility study of a fully electric school bus fleet. The Georgia Constitution authorizes the state to issue debt to provide educational facilities for county and independent school systems. See GA. CONST. art. VII, IV, I. As a feasibility study does not constitute a capital asset or educational facility in accordance with the Georgia Constitution, it is not an eligible use of general obligation bonds. Therefore, the Department is instructed to disregard the language included on page 194, line 353.110 and to instead utilize the authorized funds for the purchase of alternative fuel school buses only. The Department is also authorized to identify funds within the Department's existing operating budget to conduct the feasibility study.

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Estimated State Revenues Appropriations and Reserves

State Funds Sources and Appropriations

Original FY 2021

Funds Available from Beginning Fund Balance Mid-Year Adjustment for Education (K-12)
Total Funds Available from Beginning Fund Balance
State Treasury Receipts State General Fund Receipts Lottery for Education Proceeds and Interest Tobacco Settlement Funds and Interest Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Safe Harbor for Children Trust Fund
Total State Treasury Receipts
Total State Funds

$26,631,766,296 1,315,447,992 160,559,061 1,431,529
$28,109,204,878
$28,109,204,878

Amended FY 2021
$254,789,164 $254,789,164
$24,846,401,086 1,301,318,614 160,559,061 1,431,529 299,987
$26,310,010,277
$26,566,711,626

FY 2022
$25,783,225,571 1,319,161,131 148,469,132 1,362,757 351,005
$27,252,569,596 $27,252,569,596

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Georgia Revenues
Reported and Estimated

State General Fund Receipts Net Taxes Department of Revenue Income Tax - Individual Income Tax - Corporate Sales and Use Tax - General Motor Fuel Tobacco Taxes Alcoholic Beverages Tax Estate Tax Property Tax Motor Vehicle License Tax Title Ad Valorem Tax Net Taxes - Department of Revenue Other Departments Insurance Premium Tax Total Net Taxes
Interest, Fees, and Sales Department of Revenue Transportation Fees Other DOR Interest, Fees, and Sales Interest, Fees, and Sales - Department of Revenue
Other Departments Office of the State Treasurer Interest on Motor Fuel Deposits Interest on All Other Deposits Banking and Finance Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Corrections Driver Services Human Services Labor Natural Resources Public Health Public Service Commission Secretary of State Workers' Compensation, State Board of All Other Departments Driver Services - Super Speeder Fine Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Payments Indigent Defense Fees Peace Officers' and Prosecutors' Training Funds
Interest Fees and Sales - Other Departments Total Interest Fees and Sales State General Funds Receipts

FY 2018 Reported

FY 2019 Reported

$11,643,861,634 1,004,297,542 5,945,877,598 1,801,686,711 224,910,392 195,696,036
606,083 398,498,915 915,854,817 22,131,289,728
505,054,096 $22,636,343,824

$12,176,943,411 1,271,270,326 6,250,309,667 1,837,953,784 223,363,457 198,769,659 5,406 227,457 388,482,660 864,630,632
23,211,956,459
510,850,096 $23,722,806,555

$185,640,800 396,755,089
$582,395,890

$191,476,700 387,652,135
$579,128,835

$38,130,888 56,196,614 22,568,204 2,183,806 12,762,073 74,352,292 3,615,307 20,604,154 59,226,724 12,320,067 692,962 95,724,145 18,627,641
137,376,355 21,406,516
161,574,691 304,020,295
37,245,210 22,501,619 $1,101,129,562 $1,683,525,452 $24,319,869,276

$63,985,299 131,379,727
23,559,198 1,468,288
12,690,619 77,421,216
3,780,268 20,007,075 61,624,364 12,765,470
1,171,179 105,220,961
18,609,626 163,434,473
23,457,860 154,262,561 333,954,831
37,299,402 23,036,896 $1,269,129,312 $1,848,258,146 $25,571,064,702

Lottery for Education Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Safe Harbor for Children Trust Fund
Federal Revenue Guaranteed Revenue Debt Common Reserve Fund Interest
Total State Treasury Receipts

1,157,766,023 169,773,074 1,422,131
3,114 665,642 $25,649,499,261

1,233,319,151 165,919,164 1,445,857
2,635 1,265,664 $26,973,017,172

FY 2020 Reported
$12,408,176,220 1,232,945,217 6,174,450,754 1,873,220,179 225,530,805 207,638,435
1,122,551 379,718,639 661,388,533 23,164,191,332
554,987,011 $23,719,178,344
$162,567,762 382,362,848
$544,930,610
$69,155,562 87,953,751 24,016,845 1,912,312 12,611,626 80,329,757 2,654,367 19,084,922 67,214,248 14,111,403 521,305
110,382,115 17,654,856
116,656,744 22,910,707
168,452,690 345,212,831
33,682,119 20,289,333 $1,214,807,493 $1,759,738,102 $25,478,916,446
1,260,347,221 158,310,869 1,409,333
2,718 1,052,307
$26,900,038,894

FY 2021 Estimated
$12,469,375,351 788,644,369
6,197,141,290 1,897,958,412
240,000,000 235,000,000
385,000,000 600,000,000 22,813,119,422
540,000,000 $23,353,119,422
$97,500,000 335,000,000 $432,500,000
$5,000,000 6,000,000
21,300,000 1,700,000
12,500,000 75,000,000
3,200,000 20,000,000 64,287,051 14,111,403
800,000 101,841,701
19,800,997 146,231,505
16,000,000 157,267,497 353,741,510
26,000,000 16,000,000 $1,060,781,664 $1,493,281,664 $24,846,401,086
1,301,318,614 160,559,061 1,431,529 299,987
$26,310,010,277

FY 2022 Estimated
$12,738,707,793 880,777,257
6,649,084,116 1,954,036,957
240,000,000 239,700,000
350,000,000 598,000,000 23,650,306,123
550,800,000 $24,201,106,123
$137,638,448 350,000,000
$487,638,448
$6,000,000 6,000,000
21,300,000 1,900,000
12,500,000 52,000,000
3,200,000 20,000,000 64,921,825 14,111,403
800,000 105,000,000
19,800,997 140,926,284
19,000,000 159,928,774 387,091,717
37,000,000 23,000,000 $1,094,481,000 $1,582,119,448 $25,783,225,571
1,319,161,131 148,469,132 1,362,757 351,005
$27,252,569,596

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Agency Surplus Returned Payments from State Board of Workers' Compensation Other Agency Surplus Collected
Funds Available from Beginning Fund Balance Mid-Year Adjustment for Education (K-12)
Total State Funds

Georgia Revenues
Reported and Estimated

FY 2018 Reported

FY 2019 Reported

196,877,269
232,684,215 $26,079,060,745

153,917,971
243,198,693 $27,370,133,837

FY 2020 Reported
216,203,878
255,710,647 $27,371,953,418

FY 2021 Estimated
1,912,185
254,789,164 $26,566,711,626

FY 2022 Estimated
$27,252,569,596

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Summary of Appropriations

Departments/Agencies
Legislative Branch Georgia Senate Georgia House of Representatives General Assembly Department of Audits and Accounts
Judicial Branch Court of Appeals Judicial Council Juvenile Courts Prosecuting Attorneys Superior Courts Supreme Court
Executive Branch State Accounting Office Department of Administrative Services Department of Agriculture Department of Banking and Finance Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Department of Community Affairs Department of Community Health Department of Corrections Department of Community Supervision Department of Defense Department of Driver Services Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Department of Economic Development Department of Education Employees' Retirement System of Georgia State Forestry Commission Office of the Governor Department of Human Services Commissioner of Insurance Georgia Bureau of Investigation Department of Juvenile Justice Department of Labor Department of Law Department of Natural Resources State Board of Pardons and Paroles State Properties Commission Georgia Public Defender Council Department of Public Health Department of Public Safety Public Service Commission Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia Department of Revenue Secretary of State

FY 2021 Original Budget

Amended FY 2021

FY 2022

$10,860,336 17,909,699 12,467,664 32,704,323

$11,694,250 18,555,882 13,168,736 32,911,012

$12,041,426 19,464,057 14,403,958 33,896,873

$23,356,277 14,359,385 8,666,187 82,403,373 72,209,945 14,191,947

$23,718,364 14,465,648 8,703,029 84,398,514 72,922,728 14,323,180

$24,381,012 15,615,952 8,750,238 86,948,512 76,721,844 15,437,492

$6,346,746 6,995,581
46,718,914 12,134,321 1,139,381,422 68,385,539 3,751,102,927 1,127,610,719 166,417,149 10,904,333 63,127,091 432,877,549 31,041,806 9,632,727,015 32,984,283 35,588,732 58,145,594 796,003,346 18,418,834 166,222,201 313,167,897 12,751,059 30,485,219 125,943,818 16,550,100
58,736,441 284,031,024 181,484,489
9,493,797 2,299,998,820
171,355,399 22,740,011

$6,597,103 7,019,264
50,722,550 12,215,059 1,147,278,351 88,736,847 3,322,148,232 1,139,034,613 169,913,321 11,377,994 65,119,806 433,257,042 35,219,912 10,242,887,115 32,984,283 36,508,967 63,800,433 809,568,918 18,804,705 172,301,461 315,904,361 13,838,211 30,697,290 135,810,577 17,113,347
1,000,000 59,694,964 330,133,290 195,034,731
9,584,775 2,374,902,374
197,384,872 23,255,055

$7,107,846 5,866,581
48,434,564 12,506,251 1,198,302,990 102,585,831 4,068,945,123 1,127,622,191 166,417,855 10,904,440 66,812,340 440,286,101 31,519,006 10,212,899,126 35,224,665 35,769,179 49,891,194 816,659,560 20,963,845 163,996,549 313,473,088 12,949,975 30,485,736 133,569,691 16,550,100
61,808,171 287,798,927 186,271,040
9,543,797 2,457,473,476
197,396,779 25,013,027

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Summary of Appropriations

Departments/Agencies Georgia Student Finance Commission Teachers Retirement System Technical College System of Georgia Department of Transportation Department of Veterans Service State Board of Workers' Compensation Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
TOTAL STATE FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS
Less: Lottery Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Funds Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Trust Fund Hospital Provider Payments Nursing Home Provider Fees Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL STATE GENERAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

FY 2021 Original Budget
1,048,640,964 190,721
333,724,550 1,730,676,529
23,053,522 21,018,416 1,336,111,366
25,912,417,380

Amended FY 2021 1,041,755,134
150,000 343,075,026 1,930,601,903
22,753,156 21,103,460 1,342,561,781
26,566,711,626

FY 2022 1,055,716,949
155,000 343,936,940 1,954,165,517
22,953,475 19,106,231 1,193,825,076
27,252,569,596

1,301,318,614 210,559,061 1,431,529
356,635,695 157,165,756 1,743,839,358
$22,141,467,367

1,301,318,614 160,559,061 1,431,529 299,987 353,741,510 157,267,497
1,902,958,412
$22,689,135,016

1,319,161,131 148,469,132 1,362,757 351,005 387,091,717 159,928,774
1,960,036,957
$23,276,168,123

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Summary of Appropriations: by Policy Area

Departments/State Agencies State Funds (Other State General Funds) and Attached Agencies

FY 2021 Original Budget

Educated Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Lottery Funds Department of Education Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia Georgia Commission on the Holocaust Georgia Military College Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission Georgia Student Finance Commission Lottery Funds Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission Teachers Retirement System Technical College System of Georgia Total

$54,226,235 378,651,314 9,632,727,015 2,278,943,297
304,560 6,995,753 13,755,210 125,067,899 922,667,300
905,765 190,721 333,724,550 $13,748,159,619

Healthy Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Tobacco Settlement Funds Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities Sexual Offender Review Board Department of Community Health Tobacco Settlement Funds Hospital Provider Payment Nursing Home Provider Fees Georgia Composite Medical Board Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency Georgia Board for Physician Workforce Department of Human Services Council on Aging Family Connection Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Trust Fund Commission (SHCF) Department of Public Health
Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission Department of Veterans Service Total

$1,127,782,069 10,255,138 498,533 845,682
2,964,140,090 186,152,280 356,635,695 157,165,756 2,365,838 2,306,184 82,337,084 767,622,152 311,042 8,948,139 19,122,013
254,474,740 13,717,860 1,431,529 14,406,895 23,053,522
$5,993,572,241

Safe Georgia Department of Community Supervision Georgia Commission on Family Violence Department of Corrections Department of Defense Georgia Bureau of Investigations Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Department of Juvenile Justice State Board of Pardon and Paroles

$165,930,639 486,510
1,127,610,719 10,904,333 98,863,409 67,358,792
313,167,897 16,550,100

Amended FY 2021
$54,555,132 378,701,910 10,242,887,115 2,353,490,713
306,713 7,267,924 13,837,024 118,225,129 922,616,704
913,301 150,000 343,075,026 $14,436,026,691
$1,135,660,697 10,255,138 508,222 854,294
2,587,944,467 136,152,280 353,741,510 157,267,497 2,389,521 2,309,414 82,343,543 780,180,991 314,272 8,948,139 19,825,529
299,987 291,426,055
13,717,860 1,431,529
23,557,846 22,753,156 $5,631,881,947
$169,420,352 492,969
1,139,034,613 11,377,994
104,344,494 67,956,967
315,904,361 17,113,347

FY 2022
$57,726,235 382,559,866 10,212,899,126 2,436,240,700
304,560 7,171,603 13,756,613 118,225,129 936,601,265
890,555 155,000 343,936,940 $14,510,467,592
$1,186,636,480 10,255,138 565,690 845,682
3,301,800,648 124,062,351 387,091,717 159,928,774 2,365,838 2,306,184 91,389,611 787,906,126 311,042 8,948,139 19,143,248
351,005 258,311,415
13,717,860 1,362,757
14,406,895 22,953,475 $6,394,660,075
$165,931,345 486,510
1,127,622,191 10,904,440
102,065,330 61,931,219
313,473,088 16,550,100

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Summary of Appropriations: by Policy Area

Departments/State Agencies State Funds (Other State General Funds) and Attached Agencies Department of Public Safety Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council Office of Highway Safety Peace Officer Standards and Training Council Public Safety Training Center Total
Responsible and Efficient Government Georgia Senate Georgia House of Representatives General Assembly Department of Audits and Accounts Court of Appeals Judicial Council Juvenile Courts Prosecuting Attorneys Superior Courts Supreme Court State Accounting Office Georgia State Board of Accountancy Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission Department of Administrative Services Office of State Administrative Hearings Department of Banking and Finance Department of Driver Services Employees' Retirement System of Georgia Office of Governor Office of the Child Advocate Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity Office of the State Inspector General Georgia Professional Standards Commission Governor's Office of Student Achievement Office of the Commissioner of Insurance Department of Labor Department of Law State Properties Commission Georgia Public Defender Council Public Service Commission Department of Revenue Tobacco Settlement Funds Secretary of State Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission Georgia Real Estate Commission State Board of Workers' Compensation Total
Growing Georgia Department of Agriculture

FY 2021 Original Budget
157,262,897 1,332,512 3,424,848 3,870,669
15,593,563 $1,982,356,888
$10,860,336 17,909,699 12,467,664 32,704,323 23,356,277 14,359,385 8,666,187 82,403,373 72,209,945 14,191,947 3,429,524 697,592 2,219,630 4,169,506 2,826,075 12,134,321 63,127,091 32,984,283 36,882,187 943,892 2,706,861 757,527 1,351,189 6,726,501 8,777,437 18,418,834 12,751,059 30,485,219
58,736,441 9,493,797
170,921,616 433,783
19,817,640 225,000
2,697,371 21,018,416 $813,861,928
$43,832,571

Amended FY 2021
169,597,562 1,772,632 3,467,099 4,073,717
16,123,721 $2,020,679,828
$11,694,250 18,555,882 13,168,736 32,911,012 23,718,364 14,465,648 8,703,029 84,398,514 72,922,728 14,323,180 3,487,656 700,822 2,408,625 4,169,506 2,849,758 12,215,059 65,119,806 32,984,283 40,929,554 948,198 3,211,673 802,837 1,358,725 6,788,938 9,760,508 18,804,705 13,838,211 30,697,290 1,000,000 59,694,964 9,584,775
196,951,089 433,783
20,186,170 352,137
2,716,748 21,103,460 $857,960,623
$45,586,903

FY 2022 159,663,472 1,482,512 3,437,322 4,471,406 17,216,328
$1,985,235,263
$12,041,426 19,464,057 14,403,958 33,896,873 24,381,012 15,615,952 8,750,238 86,948,512 76,721,844 15,437,492 3,429,524 697,592 2,980,730 2,965,506 2,901,075 12,506,251 66,812,340 35,224,665 27,883,224 943,892 2,706,861 870,847 1,390,477 7,065,968 9,029,925 20,963,845 12,949,975 30,485,736
61,808,171 9,543,797
196,962,996 433,783
21,468,329 847,327
2,697,371 19,106,231 $862,337,802
$45,333,513

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

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Summary of Appropriations: by Policy Area

Departments/State Agencies State Funds (Other State General Funds) and Attached Agencies Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority State Soil and Water Conservation Commission Department of Community Affairs OneGeorgia Authority Georgia Environmental Finance Authority Georgia Regional Transportation Authority The Atlanta-region Transit Link Department of Economic Development State Forestry Commission Department of Natural Resources Total
Mobile Georgia Department of Transportation Motor Fuel Funds State Road and Tollway Authority (State General Funds) State Road and Tollway Authority (Motor Fuel Funds) The Atlanta-Region Transit Link (ATL) Authority Total
Debt Management Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Motor Fuel Funds Total
TOTAL STATE FUNDS APPROPRIATION Less:
Lottery Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Funds Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Trust Fund Hospital Provider Payments Nursing Home Provider Fees Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL STATE GENERAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

FY 2021 Original Budget
899,778 1,986,565 29,875,707 23,675,000 1,679,922
330,465 12,824,445 31,041,806 35,588,732 125,943,818 $307,678,809

Amended FY 2021
3,149,778 1,985,869 30,060,867 43,825,000 1,679,922
330,465 12,840,593 35,219,912 36,508,967 135,810,577 $346,998,853

FY 2022 1,057,365 2,043,686
27,694,687 73,380,757
1,179,922 330,465
31,519,006 35,769,179 133,569,691 $351,878,271

$21,981,122 1,619,872,555
75,374,462 13,448,390
$1,730,676,529

$22,577,910 1,810,022,277
75,374,462 22,627,254
$1,930,601,903

$31,744,570 1,821,529,512
75,374,462 12,692,528 12,824,445 $1,954,165,517

$1,225,592,953 110,518,413
$1,336,111,366 $25,912,417,380
1,301,318,614 210,559,061 1,431,529
356,635,695 157,165,756 1,743,839,358
$22,141,467,367

$1,272,252,900 70,308,881
$1,342,561,781
$26,566,711,626
1,301,318,614 160,559,061 1,431,529 299,987 353,741,510 157,267,497
1,902,958,412
$22,689,135,016

$1,068,010,159 125,814,917
$1,193,825,076
$27,252,569,596
1,319,161,131 148,469,132 1,362,757 351,005 387,091,717 159,928,774
1,960,036,957
$23,276,168,123

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Expenditures and Appropriations: State Funds

Departments/Agencies Legislative Branch Georgia Senate Georgia House of Representatives General Assembly Department of Audits and Accounts
Judicial Branch Court of Appeals Judicial Council Juvenile Courts Prosecuting Attorneys Superior Courts Supreme Court
Executive Branch State Accounting Office Department of Administrative Services Department of Agriculture Department of Banking and Finance Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Department of Community Affairs Department of Community Health Department of Community Supervision Department of Corrections Department of Defense Department of Driver Services Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Department of Economic Development Department of Education Employees' Retirement System of Georgia State Forestry Commission Office of the Governor Department of Human Services Commissioner of Insurance Georgia Bureau of Investigation Department of Juvenile Justice Department of Labor Department of Law Department of Natural Resources State Board of Pardons and Paroles State Properties Commission Georgia Public Defender Council Department of Public Health Department of Public Safety Public Service Commission Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia Department of Revenue

FY 2021 Expenditures
$9,538,045 16,652,525 11,806,181 32,890,683
$23,705,114 14,447,101 8,463,029 81,485,845 72,917,666 14,323,178
$6,484,457 4,603,384
50,667,106 12,105,976 1,143,752,174
88,545,483 2,975,002,663
169,859,438 1,138,026,338
13,756,220 64,986,605 430,168,984
35,089,123 10,241,117,627
32,984,283 36,416,998 46,479,081 775,369,073 17,833,502 165,395,550 295,575,431 13,738,210 30,526,442 125,518,545 17,039,373
59,674,649 303,628,094 195,617,043
9,622,962 2,374,620,336
195,602,716

FY 2022 Expenditures
$11,061,163 20,028,609 13,679,248 35,552,402
$25,219,850 15,768,549 8,551,123 88,270,334 79,061,307 16,261,485
$7,632,215 71,790,541 61,537,033 13,029,653 1,255,256,818
243,438,999 3,552,688,985
179,613,262 1,209,322,115
16,598,924 72,112,481 431,533,617
61,534,057 11,216,107,175
35,198,665 42,963,894 40,866,035 843,379,727 29,106,386 184,289,812 313,858,713 13,057,103 31,543,444 175,692,834 17,513,475 477,500,000 65,295,450 321,575,250 224,007,950 10,543,945 2,758,175,990 194,234,528

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$11,694,250 18,555,882 13,168,736 32,911,012
$23,718,364 14,465,648 8,703,029 84,398,514 72,922,728 14,323,180
$6,597,103 7,019,264
50,722,550 12,215,059 1,147,278,351
88,736,847 3,322,148,232
169,913,321 1,139,034,613
11,377,994 65,119,806 433,257,042
35,219,912 10,242,887,115
32,984,283 36,508,967 63,800,433 809,568,918 18,804,705 172,301,461 315,904,361 13,838,211 30,697,290 135,810,577 17,113,347
1,000,000 59,694,964 330,133,290 195,034,731
9,584,775 2,374,902,374
197,384,872

FY 2022 Budget
$12,041,426 19,464,057 14,403,958 33,896,873
$24,381,012 15,615,952 8,750,238 86,948,512 76,721,844 15,437,492
$7,107,846 5,866,581
48,434,564 12,506,251 1,198,302,990
102,585,831 4,068,945,123
166,417,855 1,127,622,191
10,904,440 66,812,340 440,286,101
31,519,006 10,212,899,126
35,224,665 35,769,179 49,891,194 816,659,560 20,963,845 163,996,549 313,473,088 12,949,975 30,485,736 133,569,691 16,550,100
61,808,171 287,798,927 186,271,040
9,543,797 2,457,473,476
197,396,779

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

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Expenditures and Appropriations: State Funds

Departments/Agencies Secretary of State Georgia Student Finance Commission Teachers Retirement System Technical College System of Georgia Department of Transportation Department of Veterans Service State Board of Workers' Compensation Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
TOTAL STATE FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

FY 2021 Expenditures
22,713,044 964,374,664
137,282 342,565,602 1,726,511,400
22,228,450 16,901,470 1,094,350,289
$25,545,819,438

FY 2022 Expenditures
28,762,591 970,860,046
104,265 375,647,539 1,848,602,741
23,494,299 17,176,884 1,301,427,202
$29,050,528,714

Amended FY 2021 Budget
23,255,055 1,041,755,134
150,000 343,075,026 1,930,601,903
22,753,156 21,103,460 1,342,561,781
$26,566,711,626

FY 2022 Budget
25,013,027 1,055,716,949
155,000 343,936,940 1,954,165,517
22,953,475 19,106,231 1,193,825,076
$27,252,569,596

Less: Lottery Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Trust Fund Hospital Provider Fee Nursing Home Provider Fees Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL STATE GENERAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

$1,230,491,785 160,418,106 1,149,760
366,288,929 152,788,435 1,698,917,798 $21,935,764,625

$1,228,192,865 147,692,175 1,119,804 299,987 388,670,737 144,697,456
1,756,662,662
$25,383,193,028

$1,301,318,614 160,559,061 1,431,529 299,987 353,741,510 157,267,497
1,902,958,412
$22,689,135,016

$1,319,161,131 148,469,132 1,362,757 351,005 387,091,717 159,928,774
1,960,036,957
$23,276,168,123

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Expenditures and Appropriations: Total Funds

Departments/Agencies Legislative Branch Georgia Senate Georgia House of Representatives General Assembly Department of Audits and Accounts
Judicial Branch Court of Appeals Judicial Council Juvenile Courts Prosecuting Attorneys Superior Courts Supreme Court
Executive Branch State Accounting Office Department of Administrative Services Department of Agriculture Department of Banking and Finance Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Department of Community Affairs Department of Community Health Department of Corrections Department of Community Supervision Department of Defense Department of Driver Services Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Department of Economic Development Department of Education Employees' Retirement System of Georgia State Forestry Commission Office of the Governor Department of Human Services Commissioner of Insurance Georgia Bureau of Investigation Department of Juvenile Justice Department of Labor Department of Law Department of Natural Resources State Board of Pardons and Paroles State Properties Commission Georgia Public Defender Council Department of Public Health Department of Public Safety Public Service Commission Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia Department of Revenue Secretary of State

FY 2021 Expenditures
$9,735,325 17,579,534 13,686,062 32,946,829
$23,995,541 21,180,088 8,636,241
114,814,613 72,993,278 16,396,075
$31,246,285 255,643,376 224,978,549
12,114,086 1,379,814,125
292,031,782 18,061,843,846
1,221,712,479 175,332,664 74,511,855 72,834,469
1,081,077,398
40,052,696 16,876,579,837
59,145,899 61,666,981 2,037,532,923 1,892,575,986 25,099,544 329,527,028 319,263,983 165,892,216 99,514,011 339,492,300 17,203,983
2,220,618 91,983,168 1,112,129,953 272,290,827 10,852,909 8,530,164,101 214,469,690 71,508,639

FY 2022 Expenditures
$11,197,244 20,391,965 15,914,014 35,578,573
$25,502,691 24,587,298 8,551,123
121,701,526 79,427,860 18,617,642
$31,315,170 303,012,958
75,763,913 13,029,653 1,587,975,682
571,605,643 19,960,258,332
1,296,649,195 183,263,063 121,452,249 78,220,145
1,457,949,598
68,919,950 14,132,403,503
61,647,339 72,266,420 1,965,330,574 2,202,810,612 39,585,931 341,226,171 334,941,040 158,899,990 111,577,507 415,703,593 17,713,201 480,482,055 99,042,079 1,193,221,955 306,198,150 11,645,534 9,538,082,294 201,356,594 46,874,644

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$11,774,202 19,002,459 13,331,833 32,971,012
$23,868,364 18,789,326 8,770,515 86,420,154 73,059,898 16,183,003
$28,622,548 231,779,185
62,099,396 12,215,059 1,324,733,161
272,767,651 16,661,039,347
1,152,769,771 170,390,517 123,358,786 67,963,927 905,551,889
35,879,312 12,369,580,622
61,909,117 52,972,503 95,418,529 1,891,373,014 19,369,099 289,288,474 325,182,939 115,325,165 93,121,534 302,853,205 17,113,347
3,207,500 93,103,264 747,342,911 255,841,534 10,927,875 8,306,774,371 200,690,602 28,590,407

FY 2022 Budget
$12,121,378 19,910,634 14,567,055 33,956,873
$24,531,012 19,939,630 8,817,724 88,970,152 76,859,014 17,297,315
$29,133,291 230,626,502
59,811,410 12,506,251 1,375,757,800
286,616,635 17,304,178,517
1,141,357,349 166,895,051 122,885,232 69,656,461 912,580,948
32,178,406 12,339,592,633
64,149,499 52,232,715 81,509,290 1,894,105,954 21,728,239 280,983,562 322,751,666 114,436,929 92,909,980 300,612,319 16,550,100
2,207,500 95,216,471 693,908,548 247,077,843 10,886,897 8,389,345,473 200,702,509 30,348,379

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

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Expenditures and Appropriations: Total Funds

Departments/Agencies Georgia Student Finance Commission Teachers Retirement System Technical College System of Georgia Department of Transportation Department of Veterans Service State Board of Workers' Compensation Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
TOTAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

FY 2021 Expenditures
967,897,308 39,567,401
920,515,115 4,203,303,449
52,777,327 17,149,756 1,169,654,798
$63,155,136,945

FY 2022 Expenditures
978,196,831 42,519,704
980,373,788 4,030,836,564
54,414,739 17,575,735 1,565,014,673
$65,510,826,707

Amended FY 2021 Budget 1,051,783,297
43,707,180 950,280,134 3,636,353,514
50,178,893 21,477,292 1,360,536,340
$53,747,643,977

FY 2022 Budget 1,065,745,112
43,712,180 951,142,048 3,659,917,128
50,379,212 19,480,063 1,211,799,635
$54,314,586,524

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Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

Summary of Statewide Budget Changes
Amended FY 2021
Departments/Agencies Legislative Branch Georgia Senate Georgia House of Representatives General Assembly Department of Audits and Accounts
Judicial Branch Court of Appeals Judicial Council Juvenile Courts Prosecuting Attorneys Superior Courts Supreme Court
Executive Branch State Accounting Office Department of Administrative Services Department of Agriculture Department of Banking and Finance Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Department of Community Affairs Department of Community Health Department of Corrections Department of Community Supervision Department of Defense Department of Driver Services Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Department of Economic Development Department of Education State Forestry Commission Office of the Governor Department of Human Services Commissioner of Insurance Georgia Bureau of Investigation Department of Juvenile Justice Department of Labor Department of Law Department of Natural Resources State Board of Pardons and Paroles Georgia Public Defender Council Department of Public Health Department of Public Safety Public Service Commission Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia Department of Revenue Secretary of State Georgia Student Finance Commission Technical College System of Georgia Department of Veterans Service State Board of Workers' Compensation TOTAL STATE FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

Salary Supplement
$63,514 90,426 35,526
206,689
$38,754 61,362 11,842
655,589 269,126
31,219
$75,357 23,683
519,951 80,738
8,757,331 201,308 612,530
8,103,894 1,916,172
473,661 727,715 441,366 128,106 446,749 580,235 307,881 9,360,173 167,935 827,829 2,736,464 987,152 212,071 1,712,713 158,247 660,971 4,878,701 1,692,261
55,978 432,779 833,213 237,907
95,809 5,836,785
149,634 85,044
$55,982,390
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Summary of Statewide Budget Changes
FY 2022

Legislative Branch Georgia General Assembly

Departments/Agencies

Judicial Branch Prosecuting Attorneys Council

Executive Branch Department of Agriculture Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Department of Community Affairs Department of Community Health Department of Corrections Department of Community Supervision Department of Defense Department of Driver Services Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Department of Economic Development Department of Education Office of the Governor Department of Human Services Georgia Bureau of Investigation Department of Juvenile Justice Department of Law Department of Natural Resources Department of Public Health Department of Public Safety Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia Department of Revenue Secretary of State Georgia Student Finance Commission Technical College System of Georgia Department of Veterans Service TOTAL STATE FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

Teachers Retirement System
$1,441
2,419
9,480 38,942
543 311 11,472 706 107 836 602,706 480 58,124,763 5,270 2,461 437 78,081 517 734 6,341 1,621 7,055,998 660 689 4,268 764,027 39,869 $66,755,179

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Revenue Shortfall Reserve

The 1976 session of the General Assembly created the Revenue Shortfall Reserve in lieu of the Working Reserve. This reserve acts as a savings account or "rainy day" fund for the state should revenue collections decline unexpectedly or uncontrollably. Current law provides that the reserve cannot exceed 15% of the previous fiscal year's net revenue. For each fiscal year, the General Assembly may appropriate an amount up to 1% of the net revenue collections of the preceding fiscal year for funding increased K-12 needs. In addition, the Governor has the authority to release funds from the reserve in excess of 4% of the net revenue of the preceding fiscal year. The chart for FY 2010 includes agency surplus collected after June 30, 2010 and does not include funds used for mid-year K-12 adjustment.

Fiscal Year
1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
$3,000

$333,941,806 351,545,470 380,883,294 551,277,500 734,449,390 700,273,960 260,600,570 51,577,479 256,664,658 792,490,296
1,544,595,188 565,907,436 103,693,796 116,021,961 328,387,715 377,971,440 717,324,098 862,835,447
1,431,248,148 2,032,918,107 2,308,605,781 2,556,604,005 2,807,583,610 2,704,995,415

Revenue Shortfall Reserve
Maximum increased from 3% to 4% Maximum increased from 4% to 5%
Partially filled Partially filled Partially filled (Statute changed to two tier method) Exceeds 4% of Net Revenue Collections Exceeds 4% of Net Revenue Collections Exceeds 4% of Net Revenue Collections Partially filled Partially filled Partially filled Partially filled Partially filled Exceeds 4% of Net Revenue Collections Exceeds 4% of Net Revenue Collections Exceeds 4% of Net Revenue Collections Exceeds 4% of Net Revenue Collections Exceeds 4% of Net Revenue Collections Exceeds 4% of Net Revenue Collections Exceeds 4% of Net Revenue Collections

Revenue Shortfall Reserve Amounts by Fiscal Year

$2,500

$2,000

Millions

$1,500

$1,000

$500

$0

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

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Lottery Funds

Use of Lottery Funds
Early Care and Learning, Bright from the Start: Department of Pre-Kindergarten Program
Subtotal
Student Finance Commission, Georgia Commission Administration (GSFC) HOPE GED HOPE Grant HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools Low Interest Loans
Subtotal
TOTAL LOTTERY FUNDS

FY 2021 Current Budget
$378,651,314 $378,651,314
$9,118,054 421,667
66,441,720 68,258,147 752,427,712 26,000,000 $922,667,300
$1,301,318,614

Amended FY 2021
$378,701,910 $378,701,910
$9,206,327 421,667
66,302,851 68,258,147 752,427,712 26,000,000 $922,616,704
$1,301,318,614

FY 2022
$382,559,866 $382,559,866
$9,121,633 421,667
71,871,435 68,869,820 760,316,710 26,000,000 $936,601,265 $1,319,161,131

Lottery Reserves Georgia's lottery laws require maintenance of a single Shortfall Reserve. The Shortfall Reserve must equal at least 50% of the net proceeds for the preceding
year. As of June 30, 2020, the required Shortfall Reserve balance was $603,684,500.

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Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

Tobacco Settlement Funds

Use of Tobacco Settlement Funds
Direct Healthcare Low Income Medicaid Community Care Services Program Adult Developmental Disabilities Waiver Services Subtotal:

FY 2021 Original Budget

DCH DCH DBHDD

$179,960,474 6,191,806
10,255,138 $196,407,418

Cancer Treatment and Prevention Smoking Prevention and Cessation Cancer Screening Cancer Treatment for Low-Income Uninsured Cancer Registry Clinical Trials Outreach and Education Regional Cancer Coalitions Enforcement/Compliance for Underage Smoking Subtotal:

DPH DPH DPH DPH DPH DPH DOR

$2,368,932 2,915,302 6,613,249 115,637 500,000 1,204,740 433,783
$14,151,643

TOTAL TOBACCO SETTLEMENT FUNDS

$210,559,061

SUMMARY BY AGENCY Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) Department of Community Health (DCH) Department of Public Health (DPH) Department of Revenue (DOR) Total

$10,255,138 186,152,280
13,717,860 433,783
$210,559,061

Amended FY 2021
$129,960,474 6,191,806
10,255,138 $146,407,418
$2,368,932 2,915,302 6,613,249 115,637 500,000 1,204,740 433,783
$14,151,643
$160,559,061
$10,255,138 136,152,280
13,717,860 433,783
$160,559,061

FY 2022
$117,870,545 6,191,806
10,255,138 $134,317,489
$2,368,932 2,915,302 6,613,249 115,637 500,000 1,204,740 433,783
$14,151,643
$148,469,132
$10,255,138 124,062,351
13,717,860 433,783
$148,469,132

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

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Transportation Funds
AFY 2021

Transportation Revenues Motor Fuel Funds
Motor Fuel Interest on Motor Fuel Deposits
Subtotal: Motor Fuel Funds State General Funds
Hotel/Motel Fees Highway Impact Fees Jet Fuel Tax Exemptions State General Funds (Non-HB 170)
Subtotal: State General Funds
TOTAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS AVAILABLE

FY 2021 Original Estimate
$1,733,839,358 10,000,000
$1,743,839,358
$82,341,600 15,158,400 16,439,539
$113,939,539
$1,857,778,897

Use of Motor Fuel Funds Department of Transportation
Capital Construction Projects Capital Maintenance Projects Construction Administration Data Collection, Compliance, and Reporting Departmental Administration (DOT) Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants Local Road Assistance Administration Planning Routine Maintenance Traffic Management and Control Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority Subtotal
General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund* GO Bonds Issued
Subtotal Total - Motor Fuel Funds
Use of State General Funds Department of Community Affairs
Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Payments to Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority Subtotal
Department of Transportation Intermodal Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority
Subtotal
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FY 2021 Original Budget
$739,944,680 81,947,536 99,502,720 2,831,687 68,793,125
174,383,936 4,346,461 2,357,098
395,742,701 50,022,611 13,448,390
$1,633,320,945
$110,518,413 $110,518,413 $1,743,839,358
FY 2021 Original Budget
$330,465 12,824,445 $13,154,910
$21,981,122 75,374,462
$97,355,584

Changes

AFY 2021 Revenue Estimate

$164,119,054 (5,000,000)
$159,119,054
$30,962,352 $30,962,352 $190,081,406

$1,897,958,412 5,000,000
$1,902,958,412
$82,341,600 15,158,400 16,439,539 30,962,352
$144,901,891
$2,047,860,303

Changes

Amended FY 2021

$144,907,557 (14,819,740)
5,500,000
3,500,000 15,911,905
35,150,000
9,178,864 $199,328,586

$884,852,237 67,127,796
105,002,720 2,831,687
72,293,125 190,295,841
4,346,461 2,357,098 430,892,701 50,022,611 22,627,254 $1,832,649,531

($40,209,532) ($40,209,532) $159,119,054
Changes

$70,308,881 $70,308,881 $1,902,958,412
AFY 2021

$16,148 $16,148

$330,465 12,840,593 $13,171,058

596,788 $596,788

$22,577,910 75,374,462
$97,952,372

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

Transportation Funds
AFY 2021

Use of State General Funds General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
GO Bonds Issued Subtotal
Total - State General Funds
TOTAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS

FY 2021 Original Budget
$110,510,494 $1,854,349,852

Changes
$34,391,397 34,391,397
$35,004,333 $194,123,387

FY 2022
$34,391,397 34,391,397
$145,514,827 $2,048,473,239

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

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Transportation Funds
FY 2022

Transportation Revenues Motor Fuel Funds
Motor Fuel Interest on Motor Fuel Deposits
Subtotal: Motor Fuel Funds State General Funds
Hotel/Motel Fees (HB 170) Highway Impact Fees (HB 170) Jet Fuel Tax Exemptions (HB 170) For-hire Ground Transport Excise Tax (HB 105) State General Funds (Unrestricted)
Subtotal: State General Funds
TOTAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS AVAILABLE

FY 2021 Original Estimate
$1,733,839,358 10,000,000
1,743,839,358
$82,341,600 15,158,400 16,439,539 0 0
$113,939,539
$1,857,778,897

Use of Motor Fuel Funds Department of Transportation
Capital Construction Projects Capital Maintenance Projects Construction Administration (now Program Delivery Admin) Data Collection, Compliance, and Reporting Departmental Administration (DOT) Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants Local Road Assistance Administration Planning Routine Maintenance Traffic Management and Control Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority Subtotal
General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund* GO Bonds Issued
Subtotal
Total - Motor Fuel Funds

FY 2021 Original Budget
$739,944,680 81,947,536 99,502,720 2,831,687 68,793,125
174,383,936 4,346,461 2,357,098
395,742,701 50,022,611 13,448,390
$1,633,320,945
$110,518,413 $110,518,413
$1,743,839,358

Use of State General Funds Department of Community Affairs
Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Payments to Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority Subtotal

FY 2021 Original Budget
$330,465 12,824,445 $13,154,910

Changes

FY 2022 Revenue Estimate

$220,197,599 (4,000,000) 216,197,599
$32,500,000 0
(16,439,539) 7,638,448 2,125,000
$25,823,909
$242,021,508

$1,954,036,957 6,000,000
1,960,036,957
$114,841,600 15,158,400 0 7,638,448 2,125,000
$139,763,448
$2,099,800,405

Changes

FY 2022

$157,134,733 (21,747,536)
5,500,000 0
3,500,000 21,619,760
0 500,000 35,150,000
0 (755,862) $200,901,095

$897,079,413 60,200,000
105,002,720 2,831,687
72,293,125 196,003,696
4,346,461 2,857,098 430,892,701 50,022,611 12,692,528 $1,834,222,040

$15,296,504 $15,296,504 $216,197,599
Changes
($12,824,445) ($12,824,445)

$125,814,917 $125,814,917 $1,960,036,957
FY 2022
$330,465 0
$330,465

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Transportation Funds
FY 2022

Use of State General Funds Department of Transportation
Intermodal Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority Payments to Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority Subtotal General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund GO Bonds Issued Subtotal
Total - State General Funds
TOTAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS

FY 2021 Original Budget
$21,981,122 75,374,462
$97,355,584
$0 $110,510,494 $1,854,349,852

Changes
$9,763,448
12,824,445 $22,587,893 $19,489,506 $19,489,506 $29,252,954 $245,450,553

FY 2022
$31,744,570 75,374,462 12,824,445
$119,943,477
$19,489,506 $19,489,506
$139,763,448 $2,099,800,405

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

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Olmstead Related Services
Total Funds Financial Summary

Use of Olmstead Funds

FY 2019 Expenses

HOUSING Low Income Housing Tax Credit/Georgia Housing Tax Credit Rental Assistance to Permanent Support Housing Permanent Supportive Housing Program Rental Assistance - Money Follows the Person Rental Assistance - Individuals transitioning from the Georgia Housing Voucher Program Rental Assistance - Shelter Plus Care Georgia Housing Search
Total - Housing

DCA
DCA DCA DCA DCA
DCA DCA

$23,976,162
720,000 254,354
47,893 1,586,114
13,073,165 184,188
$39,841,876

FY 2020 Expenses
$54,004,569
720,000 339,777
98,522 2,087,570
13,796,290 184,188
$71,230,916

FY 2021 Budget
$54,004,569
720,000 345,000 184,704 2,385,147
16,371,058 189,786
$74,200,264

HEALTH Elderly Investigations and Prevention Services
Adult Protective Services Elder Abuse and Fraud Services Subtotal:

DHS DHS

$19,057,129 1,688,965
$20,746,094

$20,239,768 2,216,063
$22,455,831

$21,754,041 1,826,883
$23,580,924

Community Living Services for the Elderly Community Care Services Program for the Elderly1 SOURCE Service Delivery Program Home and Community Based Services for the Elderly
Coordinated Transportation Subtotal:

DCH DCH DHS
DHS

$179,662,585 376,893,317 65,528,212
3,260,290 $625,344,404

$197,882,667 406,640,372 96,274,223
3,651,258 $704,448,520

$176,607,955 407,683,149 56,938,250
3,260,294 $644,489,648

Support Services for Elderly Senior Community Services - Employment Georgia Cares Senior Nutrition Services Health Promotion (Wellness) Other Support Services
Subtotal:

DHS DHS DHS DHS DHS

$1,743,991 2,378,129 6,496,433 612,248 4,741,690
$15,972,490

$1,748,330 2,540,018 6,362,236 612,248 6,980,649
$18,243,481

$2,181,567 2,156,474 5,405,173 518,767 1,120,802
$11,382,783

Brain and Spinal Injury Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund2 Subtotal:

DPH

$927,171 $927,171

$967,262 $967,262

$1,120,000 $1,120,000

Medicaid Benefits Pharmacy Physician and Physician Extenders Outpatient Hospital Non-Waiver in Home Services

DCH DCH DCH DCH

$464,723,337 212,073,245 218,035,084
93,168,940

$501,303,184 199,407,530 208,279,866 106,752,416

$547,598,370 223,503,683 238,575,739 119,807,048

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Olmstead Related Services
Total Funds Financial Summary

Use of Olmstead Funds

FY 2019 Expenses

Independent Care Waiver Program Therapeutic Services, DME, Orthotics and Prosthetics Outpatient Services Transportation Psychology Services All Other3 Subtotal:

DCH DCH DCH DCH DCH DCH

79,440,224 48,634,963 62,708,444 27,380,326
3,084,497 7,643,953 $1,216,893,013

FY 2020 Expenses
85,807,676 52,249,342 47,469,349 27,629,534 31,865,670
6,217,581 $1,266,982,148

FY 2021 Budget
83,419,355 52,601,525 59,037,333 31,199,861 31,644,938
8,269,117 $1,395,656,969

Comprehensive Support Waiver (COMP) and New Options Waiver (NOW) - Adult Developmental Disabilities

Community Residential Alternatives

DBHDD

$313,923,100

$314,359,373

Community Living Supports

DBHDD

151,840,967

171,808,911

Day Services/Community Access

DBHDD

211,381,466

229,387,096

Subtotal:

$677,145,533

$715,555,380

$437,560,520 235,721,729 293,359,799
$966,642,048

Community Services - Adult Developmental Disabilities Community Access Personal Living (Support)/Residential Prevocational Supported Employment General Family Support Mobile Crisis and Respite Education and Training Behavioral Support Autism Direct Support and Training Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities
Subtotal:

DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD

$8,759,409 5,344,477 2,287,950 3,394,628
17,971,443 29,263,090
4,232,897 30,021
1,243,256 8,437,597 3,152,999 $84,117,764

$7,829,459 4,634,286 2,155,023 3,435,200
17,821,238 26,270,607
1,744,175 940
1,008,419 8,540,082 3,545,426 $76,984,855

$4,982,326 5,162,050 1,099,180 5,846,168
12,407,385 30,850,919
1,702,397 7,350
795,314 9,504,236 2,517,575 $74,874,900

Mental Health Support Services for Adults Residential Services Supported Employment Psycho-Social Rehabilitation Assertive Community Treatment Peer Supports Core Services Mental Health Mobile Crisis Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) Community Mental Health (Medicaid Rehab Option) Crisis Stabilization Community Support Teams Intensive Case Management
Subtotal:

DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD

$24,689,795 6,475,540 0
16,793,040 5,209,557
40,655,908 13,341,343
3,894,306 38,578,679 57,132,107
2,854,098 5,787,097 $215,411,470

$24,289,879 9,400,840 3,367,602
17,578,484 4,180,481
36,586,811 13,341,343
3,894,306 41,684,215 65,296,431
2,634,552 5,774,756 $228,029,700

$22,090,090 12,742,800
3,500,000 17,160,000
4,000,000
38,000,000 13,300,000
3,894,306 41,000,000 60,000,000
2,600,000 5,600,000 $223,887,196

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

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Olmstead Related Services
Total Funds Financial Summary

Use of Olmstead Funds Coordinated Transportation - Adult Mental Health
Coordinated Transportation Subtotal: Adult Addictive Diseases
Crisis Stabilization Programs Core Substance Abuse Treatment Services Residential Services Detoxification Services TANF Residential Services TANF Transitional Housing Subtotal: Total - Health

DBHDD
DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD

FY 2019 Expenses
$11,345,709 $11,345,709
$11,976,466 15,297,842 16,186,744
1,988,649 10,392,800
604,190 $56,446,691 $2,924,350,339

FY 2020 Expenses
$10,993,446 $10,993,446
$11,976,466 16,101,876 17,043,731
1,988,653 10,426,165
597,825 $58,134,716 $3,102,795,339

FY 2021 Budget
$11,000,000 $11,000,000
$12,000,000 16,000,000 17,000,000
1,988,000 10,400,000
600,000 $57,988,000 $3,410,622,468

TOTAL OLMSTEAD RELATED FUNDS4

$2,964,192,215 $3,174,026,255 $3,484,822,732

SUMMARY BY AGENCY (Total Funds) Department of Community Affairs Department of Community Health Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Department of Human Services Department of Public Health Total

$39,841,876 1,773,448,915 1,044,467,167
105,507,086 927,171
$2,964,192,215

$71,230,916 1,871,505,187 1,089,698,097
140,624,793 967,262
$3,174,026,255

$74,200,264 1,979,948,073 1,334,392,144
95,162,251 1,120,000
$3,484,822,732

1) The Community Care Services Program (CCSP) was transferred to from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Community Health in FY 2017. The amounts starting in FY 2017 represent both Federal and State funding sources.
2) Administratively attached agency to the Department of Public Health.
3) All other Medicaid benefit expenditures do not include inpatient hospital services.
4) Budget and expenditure data shown above is presented as submitted to the Office of Planning and Budget by state agencies.
The U.S. Supreme Court decision, Olmstead v. L.C (1999) declared that unnecessary segregation of individuals in institutions might constitute discrimination based on disability and be a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The decision affects qualified individuals with a physical, mental, or age-related disability who are receiving state-supported long-term care in a state hospital or nursing home that could also benefit from community placement and are not opposed to the move. It also affects people with disabilities who need state-supported community-based services to avoid going to state hospitals or nursing homes. Since the Olmstead decision, Georgia has taken steps to comply with the ruling by making more community services available and accessible to Georgians with disabilities.

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Georgia Senate
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes

Lieutenant Governor's Office
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Restore funds for legislative session operations.
Total Change

Secretary of the Senate's Office
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change

Senate 1.
2.

Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Restore funds for legislative session operations and technology.
Total Change

FY 2022 Budget Changes

Lieutenant Governor's Office 1. Restore funds for legislative session operations. Total Change

Secretary of the Senate's Office 1. Restore funds for legislative session operations. Total Change

Senate 1.

Restore funds for legislative session operations. Total Change

$6,459 160,000 $166,459
$6,459 $6,459
$50,596 610,400 $660,996
$300,000 $300,000
$60,000 $60,000
$821,090 $821,090

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

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Georgia Senate
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$10,860,336

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,860,336

Changes
$833,914 $833,914

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$11,694,250 $11,694,250

$10,860,336 $10,860,336

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$79,952 $79,952
$10,940,288

$0 $0
$833,914

$79,952 $79,952
$11,774,202

$79,952 $79,952
$10,940,288

Changes
$1,181,090 $1,181,090
$0 $0 $1,181,090

FY 2021 Original Budget

Lieutenant Governor's Office

State General Funds

1,207,423

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,207,423

Secretary of the Senate's Office

State General Funds

1,164,770

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,164,770

Senate

State General Funds

8,488,143

Other Funds

79,952

TOTAL FUNDS

$8,568,095

Changes
166,459 $166,459
6,459 $6,459
660,996 0
$660,996

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

1,373,882 $1,373,882

1,207,423 $1,207,423

1,171,229 $1,171,229

1,164,770 $1,164,770

9,149,139 79,952
$9,229,091

8,488,143 79,952
$8,568,095

Changes
300,000 $300,000
60,000 $60,000
821,090 0
$821,090

FY 2022 Budget
$12,041,426 $12,041,426
$79,952 $79,952 $12,121,378
FY 2022 Budget
1,507,423 $1,507,423
1,224,770 $1,224,770
9,309,233 79,952
$9,389,185

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Georgia Senate
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Lieutenant Governor's Office Secretary of the Senate's Office Senate Senate Budget and Evaluation Office SUBTOTAL
Total Funds Less: Other Funds Prior Year State Funds SUBTOTAL
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2019 Expenditures
$1,180,797 1,203,782 6,873,155
1,027,615
$10,285,349

FY 2020 Expenditures
$1,193,855 1,134,743 6,502,648
1,034,187
$9,865,433

FY 2021 Original Budget
$1,207,423 1,164,770 8,568,095
$10,940,288

$10,285,349

$9,865,433

$10,940,288

170,048 137,205 $307,253
9,978,095 $9,978,095

20,848 111,391 $132,239
9,733,195 $9,733,195

79,952
$79,952 10,860,336 $10,860,336

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$1,373,882 1,171,229 9,229,091
$11,774,202
$11,774,202
79,952
$79,952
11,694,250 $11,694,250

FY 2022 Budget
$1,507,423 1,224,770 9,389,185
$12,121,378
$12,121,378
79,952
$79,952
12,041,426 $12,041,426

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

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Georgia House of Representatives
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
House of Representatives 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Restore funds for legislative session operations. Total Change
FY 2022 Budget Changes
House of Representatives 1. Restore funds for legislative session operations. Total Change

$90,426 555,757 $646,183
$1,554,358 $1,554,358

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Georgia House of Representatives
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$17,909,699

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$17,909,699

Changes
$646,183 $646,183

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$18,555,882 $18,555,882

$17,909,699 $17,909,699

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$446,577 $446,577
$18,356,276

$0 $0
$646,183

$446,577 $446,577
$19,002,459

$446,577 $446,577
$18,356,276

Changes
$1,554,358 $1,554,358
$0 $0 $1,554,358

House of Representatives State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2021 Original Budget
17,909,699 446,577
$18,356,276

Changes
646,183 0
$646,183

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

18,555,882 446,577
$19,002,459

17,909,699 446,577
$18,356,276

Changes
1,554,358 0
$1,554,358

FY 2022 Budget
$19,464,057 $19,464,057
$446,577 $446,577 $19,910,634
FY 2022 Budget
19,464,057 446,577
$19,910,634

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

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Program/Fund Sources House of Representatives SUBTOTAL
Total Funds Less: Other Funds Prior Year State Funds SUBTOTAL
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Georgia House of Representatives
Department Financial Summary

FY 2019 Expenditures
$17,720,896
$17,720,896

FY 2020 Expenditures
$18,351,132
$18,351,132

FY 2021 Original Budget
$18,356,276
$18,356,276

$17,720,896

$18,351,132

$18,356,276

4,964 474,659 $479,623
17,241,273 $17,241,273

267,714 353,992 $621,706
17,729,425 $17,729,425

446,577
$446,577 17,909,699 $17,909,699

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$19,002,459 $19,002,459
$19,002,459
446,577
$446,577
18,555,882 $18,555,882

FY 2022 Budget $19,910,634 $19,910,634
$19,910,634
446,577
$446,577
19,464,057 $19,464,057

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General Assembly
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Ancillary Activities Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Increase funds for legislative session operations. 3. Provide one-time funds to host the 2021 National Black Caucus of State Legislators in Georgia.
Total Change
Legislative Fiscal Office Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to act as the bookkeeper-comptroller for the legislative branch of
government and maintain an account of legislative expenditures and commitments. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Restore funds for session operations. Total Change
Office of Legislative Counsel Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for members of the
General Assembly. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Restore funds for legislative session operations. Total Change
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Ancillary Activities Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81%
2. Restore funds for legislative session operations. 3. Increase funds for legal fees related to reapportionment. 4. Increase funds for an evaluation for HB676 (2021 Session).
Total Change
Legislative Fiscal Office Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to act as the bookkeeper-comptroller for the legislative branch of
government and maintain an account of legislative expenditures and commitments. Recommended Change:
1. Restore funds for legislative session operations. Total Change

$13,995 300,000 150,000 $463,995
$5,383 100,000 $105,383
$16,148 115,546 $131,694
$1,441 942,298 500,000 100,000 $1,543,739
$122,000 $122,000

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

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General Assembly
Program Budgets
Office of Legislative Counsel
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for members of the General Assembly.
Recommended Change: 1. Restore funds for legislative session operations. Total Change

$270,555 $270,555

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General Assembly
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$12,467,664

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,467,664

Changes
$701,072 $701,072

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$13,168,736 $13,168,736

$12,467,664 $12,467,664

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$163,097 $163,097
$12,630,761

$0 $0
$701,072

$163,097 $163,097
$13,331,833

$163,097 $163,097
$12,630,761

Changes
$1,936,294 $1,936,294
$0 $0 $1,936,294

FY 2021 Original Budget

Ancillary Activities

State General Funds

6,715,606

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,715,606

Legislative Fiscal Office

State General Funds

1,234,950

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,234,950

Office of Legislative Counsel

State General Funds

4,517,108

Other Funds

163,097

TOTAL FUNDS

$4,680,205

Changes
463,995 $463,995
105,383 $105,383
131,694 0
$131,694

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

7,179,601 $7,179,601

6,715,606 $6,715,606

1,340,333 $1,340,333

1,234,950 $1,234,950

4,648,802 163,097
$4,811,899

4,517,108 163,097
$4,680,205

Changes
1,543,739 $1,543,739
122,000 $122,000
270,555 0
$270,555

FY 2022 Budget
$14,403,958 $14,403,958
$163,097 $163,097 $14,567,055
FY 2022 Budget
8,259,345 $8,259,345
1,356,950 $1,356,950
4,787,663 163,097
$4,950,760

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

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Program/Fund Sources Ancillary Activities Legislative Fiscal Office Office of Legislative Counsel SUBTOTAL
Total Funds Less: Other Funds Prior Year State Funds SUBTOTAL
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

General Assembly
Department Financial Summary

FY 2019 Expenditures
$6,434,883 1,218,953 4,049,901
$11,703,737
$11,703,737

FY 2020 Expenditures
$6,693,132 1,176,273 4,650,692
$12,520,097

FY 2021 Original Budget
$6,715,606 1,234,950 4,680,205
$12,630,761

$12,520,097

$12,630,761

65,849 26,078 $91,927
11,611,809 $11,611,809

611,923 24,539
$636,462
11,883,635 $11,883,635

163,097
$163,097 12,467,664 $12,467,664

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$7,179,601 1,340,333 4,811,899
$13,331,833
$13,331,833
163,097
$163,097
13,168,736 $13,168,736

FY 2022 Budget
$8,259,345 1,356,950 4,950,760
$14,567,055
$14,567,055
163,097
$163,097
14,403,958 $14,403,958

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Department of Audits and Accounts
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Audit and Assurance Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance services for State Agencies, Authorities,
Commissions, Bureaus, and higher education systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the State of Georgia Single Audit Report, and the State of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct audits of public school systems in Georgia; to perform special examinations and investigations; to conduct performance audits and evaluations at the request of the General Assembly; to conduct reviews of audits reports conducted by other independent auditors of local governments and non-profit organizations contracting with the State; to audit Medicaid provider claims; and to provide state financial information online to promote transparency in government. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Departmental Administration (DOAA) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Immigration Enforcement Review Board Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse members of the Immigration Enforcement Review Board for
expenses incurred in connection with the investigation and review of complaints alleging failure of public agencies or employees to properly adhere to federal and state laws related to the federal work authorization program E-Verify. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Legislative Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to analyze proposed legislation affecting state retirement systems for
fiscal impact and review actuarial investigations and to prepare fiscal notes upon request on other legislation having a significant impact on state revenues and/or expenditures. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish an equalized adjusted property tax digest for each county and
for the State as a whole for use in allocating state funds for public school systems; to provide the Revenue Commissioner statistical data regarding county Tax Assessor compliance with requirements for both uniformity of assessment and level of assessment; and to establish the appropriate level of assessment for centrally assessed public utility companies. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change

$185,158 $185,158
$7,536 $7,536
$0 $0
$0 $0
$13,995 $13,995

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

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Department of Audits and Accounts
Program Budgets
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Audit and Assurance Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance services for State Agencies, Authorities,
Commissions, Bureaus, and higher education systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the State of Georgia Single Audit Report, and the State of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct audits of public school systems in Georgia; to conduct performance audits; to perform special examinations at the request of the General Assembly; to conduct reviews of audits reports conducted by other independent auditors of local governments and non-profit organizations contracting with the State; and to provide state financial information online to promote transparency in government. Recommended Change: 1. Redistribute funds between programs to more accurately reflect anticipated program expenditures. 2. Increase funds for independent performance reviews on select existing or proposed tax exemptions, tax credits, or other tax incentives, with up to five reviews per chamber requested annually by the chair of the House Ways and Means Committee and the chair of the Senate Finance Committee. 4. Increase funds for software maintenance expenses. 3. Increase funds for auditing expenses associated with coronavirus pandemic funding. 5. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. Total Change
Departmental Administration (DOAA) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs. Recommended Change:
1. Redistribute funds between programs to more accurately reflect anticipated program expenditures. 2. Increase funds for software maintenance expenses.
Total Change
Immigration Enforcement Review Board Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse members of the Immigration Enforcement Review Board for
expenses incurred in connection with the investigation and review of complaints alleging failure of public agencies or employees to properly adhere to federal and state laws related to the federal work authorization program E-Verify. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Legislative Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to analyze proposed legislation affecting state retirement systems for
fiscal impact and review actuarial investigations and to prepare fiscal notes upon request on other legislation having a significant impact on state revenues and/or expenditures. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for software maintenance expenses. Total Change
Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish an equalized adjusted property tax digest for each county and
for the State as a whole for use in allocating state funds for public school systems; to provide the Revenue Commissioner statistical data regarding county Tax Assessor compliance with requirements for both uniformity of assessment and level of assessment; and to establish the appropriate level of assessment for centrally assessed public utility companies. Recommended Change: 1. Redistribute funds between programs to more accurately reflect anticipated program expenditures. Total Change

($60,000) 192,550 273,055 650,000
$1,055,605
$30,000 43,675
$73,675
$0 $0
$33,270 $33,270
$30,000 $30,000

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Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

Department of Audits and Accounts
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$32,704,323

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$32,704,323

Changes
$206,689 $206,689

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$32,911,012 $32,911,012

$32,704,323 $32,704,323

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$60,000 $60,000
$32,764,323

$0 $0
$206,689

$60,000 $60,000
$32,971,012

$60,000 $60,000
$32,764,323

Changes
$1,192,550 $1,192,550
$0 $0 $1,192,550

FY 2021 Original Budget

Audit and Assurance Services

State General Funds

27,881,701

Other Funds

60,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$27,941,701

Departmental Administration (DOAA)

State General Funds

2,243,961

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,243,961

Legislative Services

State General Funds

243,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$243,000

Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

State General Funds

2,335,661

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,335,661

Changes
185,158 0
$185,158
7,536 $7,536
0 $0
13,995 $13,995

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

28,066,859 60,000
$28,126,859

27,881,701 60,000
$27,941,701

2,251,497 $2,251,497

2,243,961 $2,243,961

243,000 $243,000

243,000 $243,000

2,349,656 $2,349,656

2,335,661 $2,335,661

Changes
1,055,605 0
$1,055,605
73,675 $73,675
33,270 $33,270
30,000 $30,000

FY 2022 Budget
$33,896,873 $33,896,873
$60,000 $60,000 $33,956,873
FY 2022 Budget
28,937,306 60,000
$28,997,306
2,317,636 $2,317,636
276,270 $276,270
2,365,661 $2,365,661

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

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Department of Audits and Accounts
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources
Audit and Assurance Services Departmental Administration (DOAA) Immigration Enforcement Review Board
Legislative Services Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest
SUBTOTAL

FY 2019 Expenditures
$30,128,743
2,576,014
13,116 231,740
2,535,854 $35,485,467

FY 2020 Expenditures
$30,945,446
2,595,842

FY 2021 Original Budget
$27,941,701
2,243,961

219,495 2,441,465 $36,202,248

243,000 2,335,661 $32,764,323

Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL

$35,485,467
161,018 $161,018

$36,202,248
66,081 $66,081

$32,764,323
60,000 $60,000

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

35,324,449 $35,324,449

36,136,167 $36,136,167

32,704,323 $32,704,323

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$28,126,859 2,251,497
243,000 2,349,656 $32,971,012
$32,971,012
60,000 $60,000
32,911,012 $32,911,012

FY 2022 Budget $28,997,306
2,317,636
276,270 2,365,661 $33,956,873
$33,956,873
60,000 $60,000
33,896,873 $33,896,873

44

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

Court of Appeals
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Court of Appeals Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate and certiorari jurisdiction
pursuant to the Constitution of the State of Georgia, Art. VI, Section V, Para. III, in all cases not reserved to the Supreme Court of Georgia or conferred on other courts by law. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Increase funds to reflect the salary and travel/per diem expenses for a temporary judge. 3. Restore funds for personal services and operating expenses. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Georgia State-wide Business Court Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support a state-wide business court in matters of resolving commercial
dispute and litigation. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Increase funds to reflect the corrected salary for the clerk position. 3. Increase funds for court mailing costs. 4. Increase funds for rental expenses. 5. Restore funds for personal services and operating expenses.
Total Change
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Court of Appeals Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate and certiorari jurisdiction
pursuant to the Constitution of the State of Georgia, Art. VI, Section V, Para. III, in all cases not reserved to the Supreme Court of Georgia or conferred on other courts by law. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for hardware, software, and operations. 2. Eliminate funds for one-time funding for cyber security insurance. 3. Eliminate funds for one-time funding for the Cyber Security Operations Center. 4. Increase funds for cyber security insurance. 5. Increase funds for Cyber Security Operations Center. 6. Increase funds for one-time funding to continue development of the Case Management System. 7. Increase funds to annualize rent. 8. Increase funds to reflect the salary and travel/per diem expenses for a temporary judge. 9. Increase funds to restore personnel reductions. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Georgia State-wide Business Court Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support a state-wide business court in matters of resolving commercial
dispute and litigation. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to annualize costs for one clerk position. 2. Increase funds to annualize costs for one judgeship and staff. 3. Increase funds to annualize court mailing costs.
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

$36,601 114,117 108,185 $258,903
$2,153 19,949
1,550 74,221
5,311 $103,184
$254,000 (75,000) (55,000)
43,000 40,506 97,500 97,063 117,069 216,370 $735,508
$19,949 70,871 3,200
45

Court of Appeals
Program Budgets
4. Increase funds for contracts. 5. Increase funds for rent. 6. Increase funds to restore personnel reductions.
Total Change

59,986 124,600
10,621 $289,227

46

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

Court of Appeals
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$23,356,277

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$23,356,277

Changes
$362,087 $362,087

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$23,718,364 $23,718,364

$23,356,277 $23,356,277

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$150,000 $150,000
$23,506,277

$0 $0
$362,087

$150,000 $150,000
$23,868,364

$150,000 $150,000
$23,506,277

Changes
$1,024,735 $1,024,735
$0 $0 $1,024,735

Court of Appeals State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2021 Original Budget
21,959,337 150,000
$22,109,337

Changes
258,903 0
$258,903

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

22,218,240 150,000
$22,368,240

21,959,337 150,000
$22,109,337

Changes
735,508 0
$735,508

Georgia State-wide Business Court

State General Funds

1,396,940

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,396,940

103,184 $103,184

1,500,124 $1,500,124

1,396,940 $1,396,940

289,227 $289,227

FY 2022 Budget
$24,381,012 $24,381,012
$150,000 $150,000 $24,531,012
FY 2022 Budget
22,694,845 150,000
$22,844,845
1,686,167 $1,686,167

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

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Court of Appeals
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Court of Appeals

FY 2019 Expenditures
$21,394,765

Georgia State-wide Business Court SUBTOTAL (Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies

$21,394,765

Georgia State-wide Business Court

SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)

FY 2020 Expenditures
$22,423,079

FY 2021 Original Budget
$22,109,337

$22,423,079

$22,109,337

998,374 $998,374

$1,396,940 $1,396,940

Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL

$21,394,765
339,689 $339,689

$23,421,453
280,169 $280,169

$23,506,277
150,000 $150,000

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

21,055,076 $21,055,076

23,141,285 $23,141,285

23,356,277 $23,356,277

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$22,368,240
$22,368,240
$1,500,124 $1,500,124 $23,868,364
150,000 $150,000 23,718,364 $23,718,364

FY 2022 Budget $22,844,845
$22,844,845
$1,686,167 $1,686,167 $24,531,012
150,000 $150,000 24,381,012 $24,381,012

48

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

Judicial Council
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Council of Accountability Court Judges Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI courts, juvenile drug courts,
family dependency treatment courts, mental health courts, and veteran's courts, as well as the Council of Accountability Court Judges. No state funds shall be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and fees collected by such court. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the state's court-connected alternative dispute resolution
(ADR) services by promoting the establishment of new ADR court programs, providing support to existing programs, establishing and enforcing qualifications and ethical standards, registering ADR professionals and volunteers, providing training, administering statewide grants, and collecting statistical data to monitor program effectiveness. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Institute of Continuing Judicial Education Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide basic training and continuing education for Superior Court
Judges, Juvenile Court Judges, State Court Judges, Probate Court Judges, Magistrate Court Judges, Municipal Court Judges, Superior Court Clerks, Juvenile Court Clerks, Municipal Court Clerks, and other court personnel. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Judicial Council Purpose: The purpose of the appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to provide
administrative support for the councils of the Magistrate Court Judges, the Municipal Court Judges, the Probate Court Judges, the State Court Judges, and the Georgia Council of Court Administrators; to operate the Child Support E-Filing system, the Child Support Guidelines Commission, and the Commission on Interpreters; and to support the Committee on Justice for Children. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Increase funds to upgrade and maintain the Georgia Courts Registrar. Total Change
Judicial Qualifications Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate complaints filed against a judicial officer, impose and
recommend disciplinary sanctions against any judicial officer, and when necessary, file formal charges against that officer and provide a formal trial or hearing. The purpose of this appropriation is also to produce formal and informal advisory opinions; provide training and guidance to judicial candidates regarding the Code of Judicial Conduct; and investigate allegations of unethical campaign practices. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Restore funds for personal services and operating expenses.
Total Change
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

$3,230 $3,230
$9,689 $9,689
$0 $0
$47,366 18,750
$66,116
$1,077 26,151 $27,228
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Judicial Council
Program Budgets
Resource Center Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide direct representation to death penalty sentenced inmates and
to recruit and assist private attorneys to represent plaintiffs in habeas corpus proceedings. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Council of Accountability Court Judges Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI courts, juvenile drug courts,
family dependency treatment courts, mental health courts, and veteran's courts, as well as the Council of Accountability Court Judges. No state funds shall be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and fees collected by such court. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the state's court-connected alternative dispute resolution
(ADR) services by promoting the establishment of new ADR court programs, providing support to existing programs, establishing and enforcing qualifications and ethical standards, registering ADR professionals and volunteers, providing training, administering statewide grants, and collecting statistical data to monitor program effectiveness. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Institute of Continuing Judicial Education Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide basic training and continuing education for Superior Court
Judges, Juvenile Court Judges, State Court Judges, Probate Court Judges, Magistrate Court Judges, Municipal Court Judges, Superior Court Clerks, Juvenile Court Clerks, Municipal Court Clerks, and other court personnel. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Judicial Council Purpose: The purpose of the appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to provide
administrative support for the councils of the Magistrate Court Judges, the Municipal Court Judges, the Probate Court Judges, the State Court Judges, and the Georgia Council of Court Administrators; to operate the Child Support E-Filing system, the Child Support Guidelines Commission, and the Commission on Interpreters; and to support the Committee on Justice for Children. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for the operation of the Weighted Caseload project. 2. Increase funds for the operation of the Juvenile Data Exchange Program. 3. Increase funds for grants for legal services for domestic violence. 4. Increase funds for grants for legal services for Kinship Care Families. 5. Increase funds for the Georgia Courts Registrar. 6. Increase funds for one-time matching funds for the Child Support Collaborative Grant. Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$236,113 243,945 175,000 250,000 75,000 21,600
$1,001,658

50

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

Judicial Council
Program Budgets
Judicial Qualifications Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate complaints filed against a judicial officer, impose and
recommend disciplinary sanctions against any judicial officer, and when necessary, file formal charges against that officer and provide a formal trial or hearing. The purpose of this appropriation is also to produce formal and informal advisory opinions; provide training and guidance to judicial candidates regarding the Code of Judicial Conduct; and investigate allegations of unethical campaign practices. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for two attorney positions. 2. Increase funds to restore personnel reductions. Total Change
Resource Center Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide direct representation to death penalty sentenced inmates and
to recruit and assist private attorneys to represent plaintiffs in habeas corpus proceedings. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

$251,114 3,795
$254,909
$0 $0

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

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Judicial Council
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$14,359,385

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,359,385

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,627,367 $1,627,367

Changes
$106,263 $106,263
$0 $0

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$14,465,648 $14,465,648

$14,359,385 $14,359,385

$1,627,367 $1,627,367

$1,627,367 $1,627,367

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$2,696,311 $2,696,311
$18,683,063

$0 $0
$106,263

$2,696,311 $2,696,311
$18,789,326

$2,696,311 $2,696,311
$18,683,063

Changes
$1,256,567 $1,256,567
$0 $0 $0 $0 $1,256,567

FY 2021 Original Budget

Council of Accountability Court Judges

State General Funds

667,696

TOTAL FUNDS

$667,696

Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

State General Funds

0

Other Funds

354,203

TOTAL FUNDS

$354,203

Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

State General Funds

545,866

Other Funds

953,203

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,499,069

Judicial Council

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

11,572,003 1,627,367

Other Funds

1,388,905

TOTAL FUNDS

$14,588,275

Judicial Qualifications Commission

State General Funds

798,820

TOTAL FUNDS

$798,820

Resource Center

State General Funds

775,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$775,000

Changes
3,230 $3,230
9,689 0
$9,689
0 0 $0
66,116 0 0
$66,116
27,228 $27,228
0 $0

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

670,926 $670,926

667,696 $667,696

9,689 354,203 $363,892

0 354,203 $354,203

545,866 953,203 $1,499,069

545,866 953,203 $1,499,069

11,638,119
1,627,367 1,388,905 $14,654,391

11,572,003
1,627,367 1,388,905 $14,588,275

826,048 $826,048

798,820 $798,820

775,000 $775,000

775,000 $775,000

Changes
0 $0
0 0 $0
0 0 $0
1,001,658 0 0
$1,001,658
254,909 $254,909
0 $0

FY 2022 Budget
$15,615,952 $15,615,952
$1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,696,311 $2,696,311 $19,939,630
FY 2022 Budget
667,696 $667,696
0 354,203 $354,203
545,866 953,203 $1,499,069
12,573,661 1,627,367 1,388,905
$15,589,933
1,053,729 $1,053,729
775,000 $775,000

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Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

Judicial Council
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Council of Accountability Court Judges Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution Institute of Continuing Judicial Education
Judicial Council

FY 2019 Expenditures
$721,204
331,212
2,133,874 16,454,625

Judicial Qualifications Commission Resource Center
SUBTOTAL

811,494 800,000
$21,252,409

FY 2020 Expenditures
$686,407
537,956
1,868,064 17,447,149
844,029 800,000 $22,183,605

FY 2021 Original Budget
$667,696
354,203
1,499,069 14,588,275
798,820 775,000 $18,683,063

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
SUBTOTAL

$21,252,409
1,755,901 3,782,351 $5,538,252

$22,183,605
1,592,260 4,157,772 $5,750,032

$18,683,063
1,627,367 2,696,311 $4,323,678

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

15,714,157 $15,714,157

16,433,574 $16,433,574

14,359,385 $14,359,385

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$670,926 363,892
1,499,069 14,654,391
826,048 775,000 $18,789,326
$18,789,326
1,627,367 2,696,311 $4,323,678
14,465,648 $14,465,648

FY 2022 Budget
$667,696 354,203
1,499,069 15,589,933
1,053,729 775,000
$19,939,630
$19,939,630
1,627,367 2,696,311 $4,323,678
15,615,952 $15,615,952

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

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Juvenile Courts
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Council of Juvenile Court Judges Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to represent all the juvenile
judges in Georgia. Jurisdiction in cases involving children includes delinquencies, status offenses, and deprivation. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court judges
salaries. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for operating expenses from two additional superior court judgeships. Total Change
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Council of Juvenile Court Judges Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to represent all the juvenile
judges in Georgia. Jurisdiction in cases involving children includes delinquencies, status offenses, and deprivation. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court judges
salaries. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 15-11-52(c)(2) for the Griffin and Gwinnett Judicial Circuits mandated by the new superior court judgeships effective January 1, 2020.
2. Increase funds for personnel to reflect an adjustment in the employer contribution rate for the Judicial Retirement System from 8.38% to 8.81%.
3. Increase funds related to the creation of the Columbia County Judicial Circuit. Total Change

$11,842 $11,842
$25,000 $25,000
$0 $0
$25,000 34,051 25,000
$84,051

54

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

Juvenile Courts
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$8,666,187

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,666,187

Changes
$36,842 $36,842

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$8,703,029 $8,703,029

$8,666,187 $8,666,187

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$67,486 $67,486
$8,733,673

$0 $0
$36,842

$67,486 $67,486
$8,770,515

$67,486 $67,486
$8,733,673

Changes
$84,051 $84,051
$0 $0 $84,051

FY 2021 Original Budget

Council of Juvenile Court Judges

State General Funds

1,750,641

Other Funds

67,486

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,818,127

Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges

State General Funds

6,915,546

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,915,546

Changes
11,842 0
$11,842
25,000 $25,000

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

1,762,483 67,486
$1,829,969

1,750,641 67,486
$1,818,127

6,940,546 $6,940,546

6,915,546 $6,915,546

Changes
0 0 $0
84,051 $84,051

FY 2022 Budget
$8,750,238 $8,750,238
$67,486 $67,486 $8,817,724
FY 2022 Budget
1,750,641 67,486
$1,818,127
6,999,597 $6,999,597

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

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Juvenile Courts
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Council of Juvenile Court Judges Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges
SUBTOTAL

FY 2019 Expenditures
$1,875,885
6,508,509
$8,384,394

FY 2020 Expenditures
$2,011,949
6,882,388
$8,894,337

FY 2021 Original Budget
$1,818,127
6,915,546
$8,733,673

Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL

$8,384,394
124,608 $124,608

$8,894,337
332,207 $332,207

$8,733,673
67,486 $67,486

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

8,259,786 $8,259,786

8,562,131 $8,562,131

8,666,187 $8,666,187

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$1,829,969 6,940,546
$8,770,515
$8,770,515
67,486 $67,486
8,703,029 $8,703,029

FY 2022 Budget
$1,818,127 6,999,597
$8,817,724
$8,817,724
67,486 $67,486
8,750,238 $8,750,238

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Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

Prosecuting Attorneys
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Council of Superior Court Clerks Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist superior court clerks throughout the state in the execution of
their duties and to promote and assist in the training of superior court clerks. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
District Attorneys Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the District Attorney to represent the State of Georgia in the trial and
appeal of criminal cases in the Superior Court for the judicial circuit and delinquency cases in the juvenile courts per Ga. Const., Art. VI, Sec. VIII. Para I and OCGA 15-18. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Increase funds for personal services for leave and retirement expenses. 3. Increase funds for legal representation for district attorneys. 4. Restore funds for personal services and operating expenses. Total Change
Prosecuting Attorney's Council Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Council of Superior Court Clerks Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist superior court clerks throughout the state in the execution of
their duties and to promote and assist in the training of superior court clerks. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
District Attorneys Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the District Attorney to represent the State of Georgia in the trial and
appeal of criminal cases in the Superior Court for the judicial circuit and delinquency cases in the juvenile courts per Ga. Const., Art. VI, Sec. VIII. Para I and OCGA 15-18. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Increase funds for one step increase for assistant district attorneys based on the 2020 pay scale. 3. Increase funds for personnel for seven additional assistant district attorneys. 4. Increase funds to restore personnel reductions. 5. Increase funds for costs associated with the additional judgeship in the Cobb Judicial Circuit. 6. Increase funds for costs associated with the additional judgeship in the Flint Judicial Circuit.
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

$0 $0
$630,829 1,100,000
50,000 189,552 $1,970,381
$24,760 $24,760
$0 $0
$2,419 1,638,647
715,057 379,103
64,497 64,497
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Program Budgets
7. Increase funds for costs associated with the additional judgeship in the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit. 8. Increase funds for support costs for the Columbia County Judicial Circuit.
Total Change
Prosecuting Attorney's Council Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to restore personnel reductions. 2. Increase funds for operations to reflect a restoration of funds for the prosecutor case management system. 3. Increase funds for operations to reflect a restoration of funds for training for prosecutors and investigators. 4. Increase funds for operations to reflect a restoration of funds for legal research and analysis.
Total Change

64,497 1,375,425 $4,304,142
$57,667 17,884
130,446 35,000
$240,997

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Prosecuting Attorneys
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$82,403,373

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$82,403,373

Changes
$1,995,141 $1,995,141

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$84,398,514 $84,398,514

$82,403,373 $82,403,373

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$2,021,640 $2,021,640
$84,425,013

$0 $0
$1,995,141

$2,021,640 $2,021,640
$86,420,154

$2,021,640 $2,021,640
$84,425,013

Changes
$4,545,139 $4,545,139
$0 $0 $4,545,139

FY 2021 Original Budget

Council of Superior Court Clerks

State General Funds

165,166

TOTAL FUNDS

$165,166

District Attorneys

State General Funds

75,681,543

Other Funds

2,021,640

TOTAL FUNDS

$77,703,183

Prosecuting Attorney's Council

State General Funds

6,556,664

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,556,664

Changes
0 $0
1,970,381 0
$1,970,381
24,760 $24,760

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

165,166 $165,166

165,166 $165,166

77,651,924 2,021,640
$79,673,564

75,681,543 2,021,640
$77,703,183

6,581,424 $6,581,424

6,556,664 $6,556,664

Changes
0 $0
4,304,142 0
$4,304,142
240,997 $240,997

FY 2022 Budget
$86,948,512 $86,948,512
$2,021,640 $2,021,640 $88,970,152
FY 2022 Budget
165,166 $165,166
79,985,685 2,021,640
$82,007,325
6,797,661 $6,797,661

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

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Prosecuting Attorneys
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Council of Superior Court Clerks District Attorneys Prosecuting Attorney's Council SUBTOTAL
Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2019 Expenditures
$185,580 100,882,147
10,359,519 $111,427,246
$111,427,246

FY 2020 Expenditures
$185,580 105,339,557
10,737,980
$116,263,117

FY 2021 Original Budget
$165,166 77,703,183
6,556,664
$84,425,013

$116,263,117

$84,425,013

15,432,817 17,029,934 $32,462,751
78,964,496 $78,964,496

16,305,938 17,175,673 $33,481,611
82,781,507 $82,781,507

2,021,640 $2,021,640
82,403,373 $82,403,373

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$165,166 79,673,564
6,581,424 $86,420,154
$86,420,154
2,021,640 $2,021,640
84,398,514 $84,398,514

FY 2022 Budget
$165,166 82,007,325
6,797,661 $88,970,152
$88,970,152
2,021,640 $2,021,640
86,948,512 $86,948,512

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Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

Superior Courts
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Council of Superior Court Judges Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the operations of the Council of Superior Court Judges and is to
further the improvement of the Superior Court in the administration of justice through leadership, training, policy development and budgetary and fiscal administration. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Restore funds for personal services and operating expenses. Total Change
Judicial Administrative Districts Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regional administrative support to the judges of the superior
court. This support includes managing budgets, policy, procedure, and providing a liaison between local and state courts. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Increase funds for regular operating expenses. Total Change
Superior Court Judges Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enable Georgia's Superior Courts to be the general jurisdiction trial
court and exercise exclusive, constitutional authority over felony cases, divorce, equity and cases regarding title to land, provided that law clerks over the fifty provided by law are to be allocated back to the circuits by caseload ranks. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Eliminate one-time funds for equipment set-up costs for one judgeship in the Gwinnett Circuit. 3. Eliminate one-time funds for equipment set-up costs for one judgeship in the Griffin Circuit. 4. Increase funds for senior judge usage to assist with pandemic-related case backlog. 5. Restore funds for personal services and operating expenses. Total Change
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Council of Superior Court Judges Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the operations of the Council of Superior Court Judges and is to
further the improvement of the Superior Court in the administration of justice through leadership, training, policy development and budgetary and fiscal administration. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to restore personnel reductions. Total Change
Judicial Administrative Districts Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regional administrative support to the judges of the superior
court. This support includes managing budgets, policy, procedure, and providing a liaison between local and state courts. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for operations. Total Change
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

$7,536 4,285
$11,821
$9,689 46,518 $56,207
$251,901 (15,125) (15,125)
93,096 330,008 $644,755
$8,569 $8,569
$186,074 $186,074
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Program Budgets
Superior Court Judges
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enable Georgia's Superior Courts to be the general jurisdiction trial court and exercise exclusive, constitutional authority over felony cases, divorce, equity and cases regarding title to land, provided that law clerks over the fifty provided by law are to be allocated back to the circuits by caseload ranks.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an increase in the employer contribution rate for the Judicial Retirement System from 8.38% to 8.81%. 2. Increase funds for the costs of one additional judgeship in the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit created by HB786 (2020 Session), effective January 1, 2022. 3. Increase funds for the costs of one additional judgeship in the Flint Judicial Circuit created by HB786 (2020 Session), effective January 1, 2022. 4. Increase funds for the costs of one additional judgeship in the Cobb Judicial Circuit created by HB786 (2020 Session), effective January 1, 2022. 5. Increase funds to restore personnel reductions. 6. Increase funds for Senior Judge general usage from the current allocation of 0.75 days. 7. Increase funds for Westlaw online legal research. 8. Eliminate funds for one-time funding for equipment set-up costs for one judgeship in the Gwinnett Circuit created by HB21 (2019 Session). 9. Eliminate funds for one-time funding for equipment set-up costs for one judgeship in the Griffin Circuit created by HB28 (2019 Session). 10. Transfer $850,499 from the Augusta Circuit to the newly created Columbia Circuit. 11. Increase funds for Law Clerks for judges without any, prioritizing multi-county circuits.
Total Change

$125,193 198,790 198,790 198,790 706,534 523,392 74,689 (30,250) (30,250)
2,351,578 $4,317,256

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Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

Superior Courts
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$72,209,945

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$72,209,945

Changes
$712,783 $712,783

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$72,922,728 $72,922,728

$72,209,945 $72,209,945

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$137,170 $137,170
$72,347,115

$0 $0
$712,783

$137,170 $137,170
$73,059,898

$137,170 $137,170
$72,347,115

Changes
$4,511,899 $4,511,899
$0 $0 $4,511,899

FY 2021 Original Budget

Council of Superior Court Judges

State General Funds

1,646,571

Other Funds

120,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,766,571

Judicial Administrative Districts

State General Funds

2,657,562

Other Funds

17,170

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,674,732

Superior Court Judges

State General Funds

67,905,812

TOTAL FUNDS

$67,905,812

Changes
11,821 0
$11,821
56,207 0
$56,207
644,755 $644,755

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

1,658,392 120,000
$1,778,392

1,646,571 120,000
$1,766,571

2,713,769 17,170
$2,730,939

2,657,562 17,170
$2,674,732

68,550,567 $68,550,567

67,905,812 $67,905,812

Changes
8,569 0
$8,569
186,074 0
$186,074
4,317,256 $4,317,256

FY 2022 Budget
$76,721,844 $76,721,844
$137,170 $137,170 $76,859,014
FY 2022 Budget
1,655,140 120,000
$1,775,140
2,843,636 17,170
$2,860,806
72,223,068 $72,223,068

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

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Superior Courts
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Council of Superior Court Judges Judicial Administrative Districts Superior Court Judges
SUBTOTAL

FY 2019 Expenditures
$1,671,165 2,728,570
68,314,680
$72,714,415

FY 2020 Expenditures
$1,728,707 2,981,480
69,911,877
$74,622,064

FY 2021 Original Budget
$1,766,571 2,674,732
67,905,812
$72,347,115

Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL

$72,714,415
146,060 $146,060

$74,622,064
145,758 $145,758

$72,347,115
137,170 $137,170

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

72,568,356 $72,568,356

74,476,306 $74,476,306

72,209,945 $72,209,945

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$1,778,392 2,730,939
68,550,567 $73,059,898
$73,059,898
137,170 $137,170
72,922,728 $72,922,728

FY 2022 Budget
$1,775,140 2,860,806
72,223,068 $76,859,014
$76,859,014
137,170 $137,170
76,721,844 $76,721,844

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Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

Supreme Court
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Supreme Court of Georgia
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Supreme Court of Georgia which exercises exclusive appellate jurisdiction in all cases involving: the construction of a treaty, the Constitution of the State of Georgia or of the United States, the constitutionality of a law, ordinance, or constitutional provision that has been drawn in question, and all cases of election contest per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. II. The purpose of this appropriation is also to support the Supreme Court of Georgia in its exercise of jurisdiction in cases per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. III and its administration of the Bar Exam and oversight of the Office of Reporter of Decisions.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Restore funds for personal services and operating expenses. 3. Provide one-time funds for costs associated with one new justice. Total Change
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Supreme Court of Georgia
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Supreme Court of Georgia which exercises exclusive appellate jurisdiction in all cases involving: the construction of a treaty, the Constitution of the State of Georgia or of the United States, the constitutionality of a law, ordinance, or constitutional provision that has been drawn in question, and all cases of election contest per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. II. The purpose of this appropriation is also to support the Supreme Court of Georgia in its exercise of jurisdiction in cases per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. III and its administration of the Bar Exam and oversight of the Office of Reporter of Decisions.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for personnel for positions frozen per HB793 (2020 Session). 2. Increase funds to restore personnel reductions. 3. Increase funds for an IT support position. 4. Increase funds for information technology. 5. Increase funds for supplies and materials. 6. Increase funds for building maintenance and repairs. 7. Increase funds for rent. 8. Increase funds for population based membership dues for the National Center for State Courts. Total Change

$31,219 85,454 14,560
$131,233
$50,776 170,908
95,698 97,500 67,428 26,654 516,253 220,328 $1,245,545

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

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Supreme Court
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$14,191,947

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,191,947

Changes
$131,233 $131,233

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$14,323,180 $14,323,180

$14,191,947 $14,191,947

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$1,859,823 $1,859,823
$16,051,770

$0 $0
$131,233

$1,859,823 $1,859,823
$16,183,003

$1,859,823 $1,859,823
$16,051,770

Changes
$1,245,545 $1,245,545
$0 $0 $1,245,545

Supreme Court of Georgia State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2021 Original Budget
14,191,947 1,859,823
$16,051,770

Changes
131,233 0
$131,233

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

14,323,180 1,859,823
$16,183,003

14,191,947 1,859,823
$16,051,770

Changes
1,245,545 0
$1,245,545

FY 2022 Budget
$15,437,492 $15,437,492
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $17,297,315
FY 2022 Budget
15,437,492 1,859,823
$17,297,315

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Program/Fund Sources Supreme Court of Georgia SUBTOTAL
Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Supreme Court
Department Financial Summary

FY 2019 Expenditures
$16,137,704
$16,137,704

FY 2020 Expenditures
$17,153,016
$17,153,016

FY 2021 Original Budget
$16,051,770
$16,051,770

$16,137,704

$17,153,016

$16,051,770

1,978,792 $1,978,792
14,158,912 $14,158,912

2,262,529 $2,262,529
14,890,486 $14,890,486

1,859,823 $1,859,823
14,191,947 $14,191,947

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$16,183,003 $16,183,003
$16,183,003
1,859,823 $1,859,823
14,323,180 $14,323,180

FY 2022 Budget $17,297,315 $17,297,315
$17,297,315
1,859,823 $1,859,823
15,437,492 $15,437,492

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

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State Accounting Office
Roles and Responsibilities

The State Accounting Office prescribes statewide accounting policies, procedures, and practices; prepares the state's annual audited financial statements, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), Budgetary Compliance Report (BCR), and other statewide financial information; manages the state's accounting, payroll, and human capital systems; develops processes and systems to improve accountability and enhance efficiency for disbursement of funds and management of accounts payable including the manner in which disbursements shall be made; and develops systems to improve collection of accounts receivable.
FINANCIAL SYSTEMS The Financial Systems program provides customer service
and operates, supports, monitors, and continually improves the state's enterprise financial accounting, payroll, and human capital management systems, which are available for use by all state organizations in Georgia.
SHARED SERVICES The Shared Services program executes financial
transactions for client agencies while balancing efficiency and customer service to add value through lower cost and improved effectiveness. The Shared Services activities include establishing and linking account structures to support financial information needs, processing payroll and financial transactions for multiple client agencies, reporting of financial information to agency management, and meeting statewide financial information reporting requirements. In addition, the division supports the implementation and deployment of the Statewide Travel Consolidation initiative, which serves to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the state's travel services activities.

STATEWIDE ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING The Statewide Accounting and Reporting program provides
statewide leadership with respect to financial reporting, accounting policy, and business process improvement. The division prepares and distributes the CAFR, BCR, and other statewide regulatory reports. Additionally, the program maintains a framework for agency internal control assessments to more effectively manage risk and maintain accountability.
ATTACHED AGENCIES The Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign
Finance Commission protects the integrity of the democratic process and ensures fair elections with the public disclosure of campaign financing and significant private interests of public officers and candidates for public office.
The Georgia State Board of Accountancy protects public financial, fiscal, and economic interests by licensing certified public accountants and public accountancy firms; regulating public accountancy practices; investigating complaints; and taking appropriate legal and disciplinary actions, when warranted.
AUTHORITY Titles 21, 43, and 50-5B of the Official Code of Georgia
Annotated.

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State Accounting Office
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Administration (SAO) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Financial Systems Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate, support, monitor, and improve the State's enterprise financial
accounting, payroll, and human capital management systems. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Shared Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support client agencies in processing payroll and other financial
transactions and to implement and support the Statewide Travel Consolidation Program. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Statewide Accounting and Reporting Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide financial reporting, accounting policy, business process
improvement, and compliance with state and federal fiscal reporting requirements. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the integrity of the democratic process and ensure compliance
by candidates, public officials, non-candidate campaign committees, lobbyists and vendors with Georgia's Campaign and Financial Disclosure requirements. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Increase funds for contractual services for e-filing system replacement. Total Change
Georgia State Board of Accountancy Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public financial, fiscal, and economic interests by licensing
certified public accountants and public accountancy firms; regulating public accountancy practices; and investigating complaints and taking appropriate legal and disciplinary actions when warranted. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

$2,153 $2,153
$26,913 $26,913
$16,148 $16,148
$12,918 $12,918
$13,995 175,000 $188,995
$3,230 $3,230
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Program Budgets
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Administration (SAO) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Financial Systems Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate, support, monitor, and improve the State's enterprise financial
accounting, payroll, and human capital management systems. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Shared Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support client agencies in processing payroll and other financial
transactions and to implement and support the Statewide Travel Consolidation Program. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Statewide Accounting and Reporting Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide financial reporting, accounting policy, business process
improvement, and compliance with state and federal fiscal reporting requirements. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the integrity of the democratic process and ensure compliance
by candidates, public officials, non-candidate campaign committees, lobbyists and vendors with Georgia's Campaign and Financial Disclosure requirements. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for two auditors, one attorney, one financial assistant, and one training specialist position. 2. Increase funds for one-time expenses related to the e-filing system. Total Change
Georgia State Board of Accountancy Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public financial, fiscal, and economic interests by licensing
certified public accountants and public accountancy firms; regulating public accountancy practices; and investigating complaints and taking appropriate legal and disciplinary actions when warranted. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$461,100 300,000
$761,100
$0 $0

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State Accounting Office
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$6,346,746

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,346,746

Changes
$250,357 $250,357

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$6,597,103 $6,597,103

$6,346,746 $6,346,746

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$22,025,445 $22,025,445
$28,372,191

$0 $0
$250,357

$22,025,445 $22,025,445
$28,622,548

$22,025,445 $22,025,445
$28,372,191

Changes
$761,100 $761,100
$0 $0 $761,100

FY 2021 Original Budget

Administration (SAO)

State General Funds

281,042

Other Funds

913,372

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,194,414

Financial Systems

State General Funds

0

Other Funds

19,145,774

TOTAL FUNDS

$19,145,774

Shared Services

State General Funds

662,430

Other Funds

1,831,542

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,493,972

Statewide Accounting and Reporting

State General Funds

2,486,052

Other Funds

134,757

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,620,809

Changes
2,153 0
$2,153
26,913 0
$26,913
16,148 0
$16,148
12,918 0
$12,918

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

283,195 913,372 $1,196,567

281,042 913,372 $1,194,414

26,913 19,145,774 $19,172,687

0 19,145,774 $19,145,774

678,578 1,831,542 $2,510,120

662,430 1,831,542 $2,493,972

2,498,970 134,757
$2,633,727

2,486,052 134,757
$2,620,809

Changes
0 0 $0
0 0 $0
0 0 $0
0 0 $0

Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission

State General Funds

2,219,630

188,995

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,219,630

$188,995

Georgia State Board of Accountancy

State General Funds

697,592

3,230

TOTAL FUNDS

$697,592

$3,230

2,408,625 $2,408,625
700,822 $700,822

2,219,630 $2,219,630
697,592 $697,592

761,100 $761,100
0 $0

FY 2022 Budget
$7,107,846 $7,107,846 $22,025,445 $22,025,445 $29,133,291
FY 2022 Budget
281,042 913,372 $1,194,414
0 19,145,774 $19,145,774
662,430 1,831,542 $2,493,972
2,486,052 134,757
$2,620,809
2,980,730 $2,980,730
697,592 $697,592

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

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State Accounting Office
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Administration (SAO) Financial Systems Shared Services Statewide Accounting and Reporting
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission Georgia State Board of Accountancy SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)
Total Funds
Less: Federal COVID Funds Other Funds
SUBTOTAL
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2021 Expenditures
$987,676 20,785,537
2,666,320
2,641,341
$27,080,874

FY 2022 Expenditures
$1,102,301 20,527,487
3,097,602
2,594,874
$27,322,264

FY 2021 Original Budget
$1,194,414 19,145,774
2,493,972
2,620,809
$25,454,969

$3,461,087 704,324
$4,165,411
$31,246,285
61,181 24,700,646 $24,761,827
6,484,457 $6,484,457

$3,992,906
$3,992,906 $31,315,170
23,682,955 $23,682,955
7,632,215 $7,632,215

$2,219,630 697,592
$2,917,222 $28,372,191
22,025,445 $22,025,445
6,346,746 $6,346,746

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$1,196,567 19,172,687
2,510,120 2,633,727 $25,513,101
$2,408,625 700,822
$3,109,447
$28,622,548
22,025,445 $22,025,445
6,597,103 $6,597,103

FY 2022 Budget
$1,194,414 19,145,774
2,493,972 2,620,809 $25,454,969
$2,980,730 697,592
$3,678,322 $29,133,291
22,025,445 $22,025,445
7,107,846 $7,107,846

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Department of Administrative Services
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) provides business solutions for state and local governments. DOAS' product and service offerings encompass a broad spectrum that includes purchasing, risk management, enterprise human resources, fleet support services, and surplus property.
STATE PURCHASING State Purchasing is responsible for procuring a wide range of
commodities and services for state government. Purchasing negotiates statewide contracts for the benefit of state and local governments and offers technical assistance in conducting and assessing competitive bids. Purchasing provides cost reduction through aggregation of purchasing demand, competitive procurement, efficient purchasing systems, standards, specifications, and practices.
RISK MANAGEMENT Risk Management directs the State's internal workers'
compensation, liability, property, unemployment insurance, and cyber security programs and manages the Georgia State Indemnification programs for public officers and educators. Risk Management oversees the claims administration process and assists state entities in identifying unique loss exposures and works to develop strategies to reduce the cost of risk associated with individual business operations.
HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION Human Resources Administration provides expertise in
personnel policy and practices to help agencies attract, develop, and retain a high performing workforce. Core talent management consulting services currently include recruiting, selection, onboarding, compensation, performance management practices, policy compliance with the State Personnel Board rules and employment laws, and administration of the Flexible Benefits initiative.
FLEET MANAGEMENT The Office of Fleet Management provides guidance on vehicle
purchases, assignment, usage, maintenance, operation, and disposal in accordance with state policies.
SURPLUS PROPERTY Surplus Property is responsible for the identification,
redistribution and/or disposal of state and federal surplus property to state and local governments, eligible non-profits, and to the public. Sales to the public are accomplished through internet sales service providers. Surplus Property also aids local governments with the disposition of property.

CERTIFICATE OF NEED APPEAL PANEL The Certificate of Need Appeal Panel consists of independent
hearing officers appointed by the Governor to review the Department of Community Health's initial decisions to grant or deny a Certificate of Need.
ATTACHED AGENCIES The Office of the State Treasurer manages, invests and
disburses state revenues and local deposits; creates prudent and effective cash management strategies; and ensures efficient and effective implementation of banking services for state entities, while preserving the state's capital and public trust
The Office of State Administrative Hearings conducts administrative hearings and issues decisions in cases that involve disputes between individuals and state entities in accordance with state laws and procedures. The Georgia Tax Tribunal hears contested cases involving the Georgia Department of Revenue.
The Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) is responsible for negotiating and managing state contracts to deliver information technology infrastructure and network services to executive branch agencies, as well as state and local entities through the Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS) program. In addition to IT infrastructure and network services, the authority coordinates with agencies under its purview to provide statewide policies governing technology use and management, as well as the state's cybersecurity and information security initiatives.
The Georgia Aviation Authority (GAA) provides aviation services to state employees traveling on official business. GAA administers logistical support of aviation transport for state business functions and develops standards for state-agency air travel.
AUTHORITY Title 15-5, 15-18, 15-19, 17-2, 17-12, 20-2, 20-3, 31-6, 45-9,
50-5, 50-13, 50-15, 50-16, 50-19, 50-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

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Department of Administrative Services
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes

Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to review decisions made by the Department of Community Health on Certificate of Need applications.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Departmental Administration (DOAS)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Fleet Management

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and manage a fuel card program for state and local governments, to implement the Motor Vehicle Contract Maintenance program to provide repairs, roadside assistance, and maintenance for state and local government fleets, and to establish a motor pool for traveling state employees.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Human Resources Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide centralized services for statewide human resources in support of state agencies, the State Personnel Board, and employees; develop human resource policies, create job descriptions and classification, develop fair and consistent compensation practices, and administer the employee benefits program.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Risk Management

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer a liability insurance program to protect state government and employees from work-related claims, to provide indemnification funds for public officers and public school personnel in case of disability or death, to identify and control risks and hazards to minimize loss, to insure state-owned buildings and property against damage or destruction, to partner with the Department of Labor in administering unemployment claims, and to administer the Workers Compensation Program.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Department of Administrative Services
Program Budgets
State Purchasing Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to publicize government contract opportunities on the Georgia
Procurement Registry; to maintain a comprehensive listing of all agency contracts; to manage bids, Requests For Proposals, and Requests For Quotes; to provide and oversee Purchasing Cards; to conduct reverse auctions for non-construction goods and services valued above $100,000; to leverage the state's purchasing power in obtaining contracts; to train vendors seeking contract opportunities; and to certify small and/or minority business vendors. Recommended Change: 1. No change.
Total Change
Surplus Property Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce cost through maximization of the useful life of state-owned
equipment and redistribution of property to state and local governments, qualifying non-profits, and to the public through auction. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Office of State Administrative Hearings Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent forum for the impartial and timely resolution of
disputes between the public and state agencies, and to create and provide necessary funding for an independent trial court with concurrent jurisdiction with the Superior Courts of Georgia which will address tax disputes involving the Department of Revenue. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Office of the State Treasurer Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies for state agencies; assist agencies with
bank services and accounts; monitor agency deposits and disbursement patterns; to invest funds for state and local entities; to track warrants, fund agency allotments, and pay state debt service; and to manage state revenue collections; and to manage the Path2College 529 Plan. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Certificate of Need Appeal Panel Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to review decisions made by the Department of Community Health on
Certificate of Need applications. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Compensation Per General Assembly Resolutions Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to purchase annuities and other products for wrongfully convicted inmates
when directed by the General Assembly upon passage of the required House Resolutions. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds to purchase annuities for wrongfully convicted individuals pursuant to the favorable passage of HR24, HR25, and HR26 (2021 Session). Total Change
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

$0 $0
$0 $0
$23,683 $23,683
$0 $0
$0 $0
$2,496,000 $2,496,000
75

Department of Administrative Services
Program Budgets
Departmental Administration (DOAS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Fleet Management Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and manage a fuel card program for state and local
governments, to implement the Motor Vehicle Contract Maintenance program to provide repairs, roadside assistance, and maintenance for state and local government fleets, and to establish a motor pool for traveling state employees. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Human Resources Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide centralized services for statewide human resources in support
of state agencies, the State Personnel Board, and employees; develop human resource policies, create job descriptions and classification, develop fair and consistent compensation practices, and administer the employee benefits program. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Risk Management Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer a liability insurance program to protect state government
and employees from work-related claims, to provide indemnification funds for public officers and public school personnel in case of disability or death, to identify and control risks and hazards to minimize loss, to insure state-owned buildings and property against damage or destruction, to partner with the Department of Labor in administering unemployment claims, and to administer the Workers Compensation Program. Recommended Change: 1. Eliminate one-time funds to meet liabilities of the State Indemnification Fund. 2. Eliminate one-time funds to meet liabilities in conjunction with the Subsequent Injury Trust Fund. Total Change
State Purchasing Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to publicize government contract opportunities on the Georgia
Procurement Registry; to maintain a comprehensive listing of all agency contracts; to manage bids, Requests For Proposals, and Requests For Quotes; to provide and oversee Purchasing Cards; to conduct reverse auctions for non-construction goods and services valued above $100,000; to leverage the state's purchasing power in obtaining contracts; to train vendors seeking contract opportunities; and to certify small and/or minority business vendors. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Surplus Property Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce cost through maximization of the useful life of state-owned
equipment and redistribution of property to state and local governments, qualifying non-profits, and to the public through auction. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
($2,700,000) (1,000,000)
($3,700,000)
$0 $0
$0 $0

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Department of Administrative Services
Program Budgets
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Office of State Administrative Hearings Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent forum for the impartial and timely resolution of
disputes between the public and state agencies, and to create and provide necessary funding for an independent trial court with concurrent jurisdiction with the Superior Courts of Georgia which will address tax disputes involving the Department of Revenue. Recommended Change: 1. Provide funds for additional operations for the Tax Court Total Change
Office of the State Treasurer Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies for state agencies; assist agencies with
bank services and accounts; monitor agency deposits and disbursement patterns; to invest funds for state and local entities; to track warrants, fund agency allotments, and pay state debt service; and to manage state revenue collections; and to manage the Path2College 529 Plan. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change

$75,000 $75,000
$0 $0

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Department of Administrative Services
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$6,995,581

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,995,581

Changes
$23,683 $23,683

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$7,019,264 $7,019,264

$6,995,581 $6,995,581

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$224,759,921 $224,759,921
$231,755,502

$0 $0
$23,683

$224,759,921 $224,759,921
$231,779,185

$224,759,921 $224,759,921
$231,755,502

Changes
($1,129,000) ($1,129,000)
$0 $0 ($1,129,000)

FY 2021 Original Budget

Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

State General Funds

39,506

TOTAL FUNDS

$39,506

Compensation Per General Assembly Resolutions

State General Funds

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$0

Departmental Administration (DOAS)

Other Funds

6,620,524

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,620,524

Fleet Management

Other Funds

1,369,646

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,369,646

Human Resources Administration

Other Funds

10,705,119

TOTAL FUNDS

$10,705,119

Risk Management

State General Funds

4,130,000

Other Funds

177,499,501

TOTAL FUNDS

$181,629,501

State Purchasing

Other Funds

14,559,366

TOTAL FUNDS

$14,559,366

Surplus Property

Other Funds

2,106,919

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,106,919

Changes
0 $0
0 $0
0 $0
0 $0
0 $0
0 0 $0
0 $0
0 $0

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

39,506 $39,506

39,506 $39,506

0

0

$0

$0

6,620,524 $6,620,524

6,620,524 $6,620,524

1,369,646 $1,369,646

1,369,646 $1,369,646

10,705,119 $10,705,119

10,705,119 $10,705,119

4,130,000 177,499,501 $181,629,501

4,130,000 177,499,501 $181,629,501

14,559,366 $14,559,366

14,559,366 $14,559,366

2,106,919 $2,106,919

2,106,919 $2,106,919

Changes
0 $0
2,496,000 $2,496,000
0 $0
0 $0
0 $0
(3,700,000) 0
($3,700,000)
0 $0
0 $0

Office of State Administrative Hearings

State General Funds

2,826,075

Other Funds

3,250,084

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,076,159

Office of the State Treasurer

Other Funds

8,648,762

TOTAL FUNDS

$8,648,762

23,683 0
$23,683
0 $0

2,849,758 3,250,084 $6,099,842
8,648,762 $8,648,762

2,826,075 3,250,084 $6,076,159
8,648,762 $8,648,762

75,000 0
$75,000
0 $0

FY 2022 Budget
$5,866,581 $5,866,581 $224,759,921 $224,759,921 $230,626,502
FY 2022 Budget
39,506 $39,506
2,496,000 $2,496,000
6,620,524 $6,620,524
1,369,646 $1,369,646
10,705,119 $10,705,119
430,000 177,499,501 $177,929,501
14,559,366 $14,559,366
2,106,919 $2,106,919
2,901,075 3,250,084 $6,151,159
8,648,762 $8,648,762

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Department of Administrative Services
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

FY 2019 Expenditures
$68,775

Compensation Per General Assembly Resolutions

Departmental Administration

(DOAS)

6,073,526

Fleet Management

1,187,955

Human Resources Administration

10,176,583

Risk Management

200,153,293

State Purchasing

13,454,084

Surplus Property

1,815,399

SUBTOTAL

$232,929,615

(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies
Office of State Administrative Hearings
Office of the State Treasurer
SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)

$7,109,568 7,408,285
$14,517,853

Total Funds
Less: Federal COVID Funds Other Funds Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL

$247,447,468
229,231,297 338,705
$229,570,002

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

17,877,466 $17,877,466

FY 2020 Expenditures
$64,067

FY 2021 Original Budget
$39,506

6,253,345 1,106,847 10,670,836 197,406,673 13,140,739 1,905,796
$230,548,303

6,620,524 1,369,646 10,705,119 181,629,501 14,559,366 2,106,919
$217,030,581

$6,225,139 8,347,261
$14,572,400
$245,120,703
106,875 241,130,509
1,045,397 $242,282,781
2,837,921 $2,837,921

$6,076,159 8,648,762
$14,724,921 $231,755,502
224,759,921
$224,759,921 6,995,581
$6,995,581

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$39,506
6,620,524 1,369,646 10,705,119 181,629,501 14,559,366 2,106,919 $217,030,581
$6,099,842 8,648,762
$14,748,604
$231,779,185
224,759,921
$224,759,921
7,019,264 $7,019,264

FY 2022 Budget
$39,506 2,496,000 6,620,524 1,369,646 10,705,119 177,929,501 14,559,366 2,106,919 $215,826,581
$6,151,159 8,648,762
$14,799,921
$230,626,502
224,759,921
$224,759,921
5,866,581 $5,866,581

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

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Department of Agriculture
Roles and Responsibilities

The Georgia Department of Agriculture administers programs to maintain the state's viable farm industry and protect the consuming public. These programs affect all Georgians as well as countless others throughout the United States and the world where Georgia agribusiness products are consumed.
PLANT INDUSTRY DIVISION
The Plant Industry division administers and enforces federal and state laws relating to fertilizers, feeds, grains, seeds, pesticides and pest control, industrial hemp, nursery and plant certification, honeybees, organic agriculture, and other environmental protection programs. The division inspects and tests sufficient quantities of each agricultural commodity to guarantee that commodities reaching the consumer meet minimum standards and are correctly labeled.
ANIMAL INDUSTRY DIVISION
The Animal Industry monitors, detects, and controls animal diseases that can have a significant impact on the agricultural economy and can be contagious to both animals and people. It works to ensure the continued protection of animal and public health, food safety, animal welfare, and successful livestock production. The division is organized in the sections of Animal Health, Companion Animal and Equine Health, Livestock and Poultry Health, Meat Inspection, and Poultry Market News.
FUEL AND MEASURES DIVISION
The Fuel and Measures division primarily ensures equity in the marketplace by verifying the accuracy of weighing and measuring devices. It inspects measuring devices used for commerce by conducting on-site inspections and tests of commercial weighing devices. Its responsibilities also include operating the state fuel oil laboratory and the state weights laboratory, both of which ensure that Georgia's regulated consumer products meet required quality standards.
FOOD SAFETY DIVISION
The Food Safety division primarily prevents the sale and distribution of adulterated or misbranded foods to consumers. The division administers state laws, rules, and regulations for retail and wholesale grocery stores, retail seafood stores, places in the business of food processing, and plants which are currently required to obtain a license from the Commissioner under any other provision of law.
MARKETING DIVISION
The Marketing division promotes the state's agricultural commodities, ensures prompt and complete payment for products, and ensures safe storage of farmers' products. These efforts are supported by the Department's State Farmers Markets Network, Commodity Promotion Program Office, Business Development Office, Bonding and Warehouse Licensing, and the Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin publication. The

Marketing division also provides a number of specific marketing programs to benefit Georgia farmers, including: the Georgia Grown program, the Vidalia onion certification mark, and agritourism signage.
LABORATORIES The Athens and Tifton Veterinary Diagnostic Labs ensure a
safe food supply and the health of animals and people within Georgia by providing diagnostic support, investigative resources, and disease surveillance for naturally occurring and foreign animal diseases and bioterrorism. The labs address the concerns of veterinarians, regulatory agencies, animal owners, and wildlife groups.
The Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs carry out the USDA's National Poultry Improvement Plan and provide diagnostic and monitoring services for Georgia's poultry industry and private poultry owners in the state. The labs also certify that flocks are free from poultry diseases such as avian influenza. These activities ensure that Georgia has the healthiest flocks possible and can continue to produce and export more poultry products annually than any other state.
ATTACHED AGENCIES The Georgia Agriculture Exposition Authority promotes,
develops, and serves agriculture and agriculture business interests in the state, produces and operates the Georgia National Fair, and encourages the agricultural accomplishments of Georgia's youth.
The Georgia Seed Development Commission is the agency responsible for foundation plant material production in Georgia. It is designated as the recipient of breeder seed from University of Georgia Agricultural Experiment Stations.
The Georgia Development Authority is an insured farm loan program created in 1953 to assist and provide low interest loans for Georgia's farmers.
The Agricultural Commodity Commissions are farmer-funded support programs for numerous commodities. Assessments collected by each Commission assist in areas of research, education, and promotion on behalf of the respective commodity.
The State Soil and Water Conservation Commission (SSWCC) was formed to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia. The Commission's primary goal is to promote the wise use and protection of basic soil and water resources, and to achieve practical water quality goals through agricultural and urban best practices.
AUTHORITY Title 2, 4, 12, and 26 of the Official Code of Georgia
Annotated.

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Department of Agriculture
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide payment to the Board of Regents for diagnostic laboratory
testing, for veterinary consultation and assistance, for disease surveillance, and for outreach to veterinarians, animal industries, and pet owners within the State of Georgia. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Consumer Protection Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for public health and safety by monitoring, inspecting, and
regulating the cultivation, processing, and production of livestock, meat, poultry, and other food products; by inspecting establishments that sell food for offsite consumption, food warehouses, wholesale and mobile meat and seafood vendors, dairy farms, and food banks; by certifying organic products, shellfish, and bottled water; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the companion animal, bird, and equine industries (including reports of abuse by private owners); by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the plant and apiary industries, including performing phytosanitary inspections; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the pesticide and wood treatment industries; and by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating animal feed, pet food, and grains. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure accurate commercial transactions by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating weights and measures and fuel sales. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Provide one-time funds to replace 32 vehicles. 3. Provide funds for the Georgia Hemp Program. Total Change
Departmental Administration (DOA) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Provide one-time funds for IT infrastructure. Total Change
Marketing and Promotion Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage the state's farmers markets, to promote Georgia's agricultural
products domestically and internationally, to administer relevant certification marks, to provide poultry and livestock commodity data, to administer surety bonds, to provide information to the public, and to publish the Market Bulletin. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Retain $120,000 in existing funds for the Thomasville, Cordele, and Savannah farmers markets within the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Total Change
Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to pay for operation of the Poultry Diagnostic Veterinary Labs, which
conduct disease diagnoses and monitoring. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for one nucleic acid extraction machine.
Total Change
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

$0 $0
$410,147 748,448 244,387
$1,402,982
$47,366 200,000 $247,366
$41,984 $41,984
$62,000 $62,000
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Department of Agriculture
Program Budgets
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce the rates charged by the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority for youth and livestock events.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to mitigate the operational impact of COVID-19. Total Change
State Soil and Water Conservation Commission
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia by administering the use of state and federal resources to inspect, maintain, and provide assistance to owners of USDA flood control structures in order to comply with the state Safe Dams Act and to provide planning and research assistance to landowners and local governments on water management, erosion, and sedimentation control.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Reduce funds based on actual start dates. Total Change
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide payment to the Board of Regents for diagnostic laboratory testing, for veterinary consultation and assistance, for disease surveillance, and for outreach to veterinarians, animal industries, and pet owners within the State of Georgia.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% Total Change
Consumer Protection
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for public health and safety by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the cultivation, processing, and production of livestock, meat, poultry, and other food products; by inspecting establishments that sell food for offsite consumption, food warehouses, wholesale and mobile meat and seafood vendors, dairy farms, and food banks; by certifying organic products, shellfish, and bottled water; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the companion animal, bird, and equine industries (including reports of abuse by private owners); by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the plant and apiary industries, including performing phytosanitary inspections; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the pesticide and wood treatment industries; and by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating animal feed, pet food, and grains. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure accurate commercial transactions by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating weights and measures and fuel sales.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Increase funds for the Georgia Hemp Program. 3. Increase funds to increase base salaries to retain critical positions. 4. Increase funds for one soil scientist, one compliance specialist, and two vehicles pursuant to HB 1057 (2020 Session). Total Change

$2,250,000 $2,250,000
$20,454 (21,150)
($696)
$8,387 $8,387
$672 307,460 508,912 241,740 $1,058,784

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Department of Agriculture
Program Budgets
Departmental Administration (DOA) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Marketing and Promotion Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage the state's farmers markets, to promote Georgia's agricultural
products domestically and internationally, to administer relevant certification marks, to provide poultry and livestock commodity data, to administer surety bonds, to provide information to the public, and to publish the Market Bulletin. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Increase funds to establish the Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin as the official regulatory and educational tool for the Georgia Agricultural Tax Exemption (GATE) program. 3. Redirect $120,000 intended for the transition of ownership of farmers markets in Thomasville, Cordele, and Savannah to local authorities to instead fund repairs and maintenance for any and all state farmers markets. 4. Increase funds for one-time funding for the Southwest Georgia Project (SWGP) for a community food hub to bolster Southwest Georgia's farmers, economy, and public health, and leverage other funds. Total Change
Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to pay for operation of the Poultry Diagnostic Veterinary Labs, which
conduct disease diagnoses and monitoring. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce the rates charged by the Georgia Agricultural Exposition
Authority for youth and livestock events. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for operations and recognize $342,413 in business interruption insurance. Total Change
State Soil and Water Conservation Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the
State of Georgia by administering the use of state and federal resources to inspect, maintain, and provide assistance to owners of USDA flood control structures in order to comply with the state Safe Dams Act and to provide planning and research assistance to landowners and local governments on water management, erosion, and sedimentation control. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for one rural waters technical specialist. Total Change
Payments to the Georgia Development Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide development opportunities and disaster recovery assistance to
Georgia farmers and timberland owners. Recommended Change:
1. Redirect unutilized Georgia Development Authority Forestry Emergency Disaster Relief Assistance Funds for normal farmland and agribusiness loan programs administered by the authority. Total Change
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

$0 $0
$421 333,350 100,000 $433,771
$0 $0
$157,587 $157,587
$57,121 $57,121
Yes $0 83

Department of Agriculture
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$46,718,914

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$46,718,914

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,601,145 $8,601,145

Changes
$4,003,636 $4,003,636
$0 $0

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$50,722,550 $50,722,550

$46,718,914 $46,718,914

$8,601,145 $8,601,145

$8,601,145 $8,601,145

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$2,775,701 $2,775,701
$58,095,760

$0 $0
$4,003,636

$2,775,701 $2,775,701
$62,099,396

$2,775,701 $2,775,701
$58,095,760

Changes
$1,715,650 $1,715,650
$0 $0 $0 $0 $1,715,650

FY 2021 Original Budget

Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

State General Funds

3,229,785

TOTAL FUNDS

$3,229,785

Consumer Protection

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

26,758,970 7,751,145

Other Funds

1,920,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$36,430,115

Departmental Administration (DOA)

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

5,450,611 850,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,300,611

Marketing and Promotion

State General Funds

5,569,148

Other Funds

855,701

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,424,849

Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

State General Funds

2,824,057

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,824,057

Changes
0 $0
1,402,982 0 0
$1,402,982
247,366 0
$247,366
41,984 0
$41,984
62,000 $62,000

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

State General Funds

899,778

2,250,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$899,778

$2,250,000

State Soil and Water Conservation Commission

State General Funds

1,986,565

(696)

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,986,565

($696)

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

3,229,785 $3,229,785

3,229,785 $3,229,785

28,161,952
7,751,145 1,920,000 $37,833,097

26,758,970
7,751,145 1,920,000 $36,430,115

5,697,977
850,000 $6,547,977

5,450,611
850,000 $6,300,611

5,611,132 855,701
$6,466,833

5,569,148 855,701
$6,424,849

2,886,057 $2,886,057

2,824,057 $2,824,057

3,149,778 $3,149,778
1,985,869 $1,985,869

899,778 $899,778
1,986,565 $1,986,565

Changes
8,387 $8,387
1,058,784 0 0
$1,058,784
0 0 $0
433,771 0
$433,771
0 $0
157,587 $157,587
57,121 $57,121

FY 2022 Budget
$48,434,564 $48,434,564
$8,601,145 $8,601,145 $2,775,701 $2,775,701 $59,811,410
FY 2022 Budget
3,238,172 $3,238,172
27,817,754 7,751,145 1,920,000
$37,488,899
5,450,611 850,000
$6,300,611
6,002,919 855,701
$6,858,620
2,824,057 $2,824,057
1,057,365 $1,057,365
2,043,686 $2,043,686

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Department of Agriculture
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories
Consumer Protection Departmental Administration (DOA)
Marketing and Promotion

FY 2019 Expenditures
$3,553,987 36,029,121
6,814,259 9,243,324

Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs Payments to the Georgia Development Authority
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies
Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority State Soil and Water Conservation Commission

2,911,399 80,000,000 $138,552,090
$1,075,355 2,389,903

Payments to the Georgia Development Authority

SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)

$3,465,258

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Other Funds Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL

$142,017,348
8,409,792 4,498,457
$12,908,249

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

129,109,099 $129,109,099

FY 2020 Expenditures
$3,470,310 36,782,689
19,932,454 8,604,569
3,082,943

FY 2021 Original Budget
$3,229,785 36,430,115
6,300,611 6,424,849
2,824,057

$71,872,965

$55,209,417

$960,059 4,124,148 15,000,000
$20,084,207
$91,957,172
23,627,045 4,396,656
15,000,000 $43,023,701
48,933,470 $48,933,470

$899,778 1,986,565
$2,886,343 $58,095,760
8,601,145 2,775,701 $11,376,846 46,718,914 $46,718,914

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$3,229,785 37,833,097
6,547,977 6,466,833 2,886,057
$56,963,749
$3,149,778 1,985,869
$5,135,647 $62,099,396
8,601,145 2,775,701
$11,376,846 50,722,550
$50,722,550

FY 2022 Budget
$3,238,172 37,488,899
6,300,611 6,858,620 2,824,057
$56,710,359
$1,057,365 2,043,686
$3,101,051 $59,811,410
8,601,145 2,775,701
$11,376,846 48,434,564
$48,434,564

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Department of Banking and Finance
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Banking and Finance (DBF) enforces and administers all state laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of state-chartered financial institutions in Georgia. The Department regulates and examines Georgia state-chartered banks, state-chartered credit unions, and state-chartered trust companies.
DBF also has responsibility for the supervision, regulation, and examination of merchant acquirer limited purpose banks (MALPB) chartered in Georgia, as well as international banking organizations, and bank holding companies conducting business in Georgia. DBF has regulatory and licensing authority over mortgage lenders, mortgage brokers, mortgage loan originators, installment lenders (loan companies making small dollar loans of $3,000 or less), and money service businesses, which consists of sellers of payment instruments, money transmitters, and check cashers.
The Department is authorized to issue and enforce orders requiring financial institutions to correct unacceptable conditions discovered through examinations. The Department approves proposals to incorporate as a state-chartered financial institution, requests to change existing articles of incorporation, and mergers and consolidations of financial institutions. The Department investigates possible violations of state interest and usury laws.
SUPERVISION AND REGULATION The Department has the authority to adopt rules and
regulations regarding the operation of financial institutions that allow state-chartered financial institutions to compete fairly with those chartered by the federal government, other states, or foreign governments; protect Georgia financial institutions threatened by economic conditions or technological developments; and prevent unfair, misleading, or deceptive business practices by financial services providers.

LICENSING AND REGISTRATION Article 13 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated
requires mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers, as well as loan originators, to be licensed or registered with the Department to transact business in Georgia. The Department is also responsible for licensing money service businesses (check sellers, check cashers, and money transmitters) and installment loan companies (loan companies making small dollar loans of $3,000 or less). The Department also conducts investigations of residential mortgage lending, installment lending, and money service businesses.
FINANCIAL EXAMINATIONS The Department is responsible for examining all financial
institutions at least once each year. Mortgage lenders, mortgage brokers, money service businesses, and installment lenders must be examined every five years or less. Exceptions to these examination frequencies are allowed under specific conditions as provided by law and/or policy. If necessary, the Department may require extra reports and conduct additional examinations to obtain essential information. The Department is authorized to issue and enforce orders requiring financial institutions to correct unacceptable conditions discovered through examinations.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES Other responsibilities of the Department include approval of
all proposals to incorporate as a state-chartered financial institution, approval of requests to change existing articles of incorporation, and approval of mergers and consolidations of financial institutions to include possible violations of state interest and usury laws.
AUTHORITY Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

The Department is also responsible for regulating and monitoring the condition of state-chartered banks, credit unions, holding companies, merchant acquirer limited purpose banks, international bank agencies, mortgage brokers and lenders, check cashers, check sellers, and money transmitters.

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Department of Banking and Finance
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DBF) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Financial Institution Supervision Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to examine and regulate depository financial institutions, state-chartered
banks, trust companies, credit unions, bank holding companies, and international banking organizations; to track performance of financial service providers operating in Georgia, to monitor industry trends, respond to negative trends, and establish operating guidelines; and to collaborate with law enforcement, federal regulators, and other regulatory agencies on examination findings. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent residential
mortgage lending practices and money service businesses, protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and enforcing applicable laws and regulations, and provide efficient and flexible application, registration, and notification procedures for non-depository financial institutions. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. Total Change
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DBF) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Financial Institution Supervision Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to examine and regulate depository financial institutions, state-chartered
banks, trust companies, credit unions, bank holding companies, and international banking organizations; to track performance of financial service providers operating in Georgia, to monitor industry trends, respond to negative trends, and establish operating guidelines; and to collaborate with law enforcement, federal regulators, and other regulatory agencies on examination findings. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to increase base salaries to retain critical positions. Total Change

$6,459 $6,459
$49,519 $49,519
$24,760 Yes
$24,760
$0 $0
$271,774 $271,774

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Department of Banking and Finance
Program Budgets
Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent money service businesses and residential mortgage and installment loan lending practices, protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and enforcing applicable laws and regulations, and provide efficient and flexible application, registration, and notification procedures for non-depository financial institutions.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to increase base salaries to retain critical positions. 2. Reflect a change in purpose statement. Total Change

$100,156 Yes
$100,156

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Department of Banking and Finance
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$12,134,321

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,134,321

Changes
$80,738 $80,738

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$12,215,059 $12,215,059

$12,134,321 $12,134,321

Total Funds

$12,134,321

$80,738

$12,215,059

$12,134,321

Changes
$371,930 $371,930 $371,930

FY 2021 Original Budget

Departmental Administration (DBF)

State General Funds

2,480,359

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,480,359

Financial Institution Supervision

State General Funds

6,977,563

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,977,563

Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

State General Funds

2,676,399

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,676,399

Changes
6,459 $6,459
49,519 $49,519
24,760 $24,760

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

2,486,818 $2,486,818

2,480,359 $2,480,359

7,027,082 $7,027,082

6,977,563 $6,977,563

2,701,159 $2,701,159

2,676,399 $2,676,399

Changes
0 $0
271,774 $271,774
100,156 $100,156

FY 2022 Budget
$12,506,251 $12,506,251 $12,506,251
FY 2022 Budget
2,480,359 $2,480,359
7,249,337 $7,249,337
2,776,555 $2,776,555

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Department of Banking and Finance
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration (DBF) Financial Institution Supervision Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision SUBTOTAL
Total Funds Less: Federal COVID Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2019 Expenditures
$2,842,240 8,008,377
2,299,644 $13,150,261
$13,150,261

FY 2020 Expenditures
$2,682,875 7,993,526
2,292,648 $12,969,049

FY 2021 Original Budget
$2,480,359 6,977,563
2,676,399 $12,134,321

$12,969,049

$12,134,321

64,971 $64,971
13,085,290 $13,085,290

177,660 184,548 $362,208
12,606,842 $12,606,842

12,134,321 $12,134,321

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$2,486,818 7,027,082 2,701,159
$12,215,059 $12,215,059
12,215,059 $12,215,059

FY 2022 Budget
$2,480,359 7,249,337 2,776,555
$12,506,251 $12,506,251
12,506,251 $12,506,251

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) provides treatment and support services to people with mental illnesses and addictive diseases and support to people with developmental disabilities. DBHDD operates five state regional hospitals and provides community-based services through 24 Community Service Boards and various other private providers.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
The Division of Behavioral Health provides mental health services, including community and inpatient services, to children, adolescents, and adults at five state hospitals and through community providers, including Community Service Boards.
The Division of Behavioral Health also provides services to children, adolescents, and adults with substance abuse disorders and addictive disease issues, focusing on promoting and delivering effective, recovery-oriented services. Services are delivered through community-based programs in residential settings. The division includes programs related to substance abuse treatment, prevention, and DUI intervention.

ATTACHED AGENCIES The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities is the
state planning council created by a federal mandate through the Developmental Disabilities Act and is charged with creating systems change for people with developmental disabilities and their families to increase independence, inclusion, integration, and productivity for people with disabilities.
The Sexual Offender Registration Review Board helps protect Georgia's citizens by determining the likelihood that a sexual offender will reoffend.
AUTHORITY Titles 37; also referenced in 15-11, 16, 17-7-130, 17-7-131,
17-18-1, 26, 31, 40, 42, 43, 45, 48, 49, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
The Developmental Disabilities division provides services to consumers with developmental disabilities, who have chronic conditions that developed before age 22 and that limit an individual's ability to function mentally and/or physically. Georgia's state-supported services are aimed at helping families to continue to care for a relative in their homes when possible, serving people who do not live with their families in a home setting, and promoting independence and self-determination.

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes

Adult Addictive Diseases Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and other drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive gambling.
Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Reflect the continued use of $2,000,000 in federal funds for Emergency Grants to Address Mental and Substance Use Disorder to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Total Change

$9,689 Yes
$9,689

Adult Developmental Disabilities Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote independence of adults with significant developmental disabilities through institutional care, community support and respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line.
Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Recognize savings from the extension of the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and transfer $2,107,045 in state funds to the Direct Care Support Services program for the ongoing maintenance of closed state hospitals.
3. Utilize $1,757,154 in savings from the extension of the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for a behavioral health crisis center for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
4. Recognize $22,316,316 in state fund savings from the extension of the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and utilize funds for additional community services. Total Change

$701,879 (2,107,045)
Yes Yes
($1,405,166)

Adult Forensic Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide psychological evaluations of defendants, mental health screening and evaluations, inpatient mental health treatment, competency remediation, forensic evaluation services, and supportive housing for forensic consumers.
Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Reduce funds to reflect the delayed start date of the 40-bed forensic unit at West Central Regional Hospital in Columbus. Total Change

$1,171,232 (860,402) $310,830

Adult Mental Health Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to facilitate rehabilitation and recovery for adults with mental illnesses.
Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Recognize $3,640,544 in state fund savings from the extension of the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and utilize funds for additional community services.
3. Reflect $800,000 in federal funds for the Emergency Response for Suicide Prevention grant to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Total Change

$5,537,516 Yes
Yes $5,537,516

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Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Program Budgets
Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services to children and adolescents for the safe withdrawal from abused substances and promote a transition to productive living.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change

$1,077 $1,077

Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, residential, support, and education services to promote independence for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities.
Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change

$36,601 $36,601

Child and Adolescent Forensic Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment and residential services to children and adolescents clients referred by Georgia's criminal justice or corrections system.
Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change

$19,377 $19,377

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to children and adolescents with mental illness.
Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change

$13,995 $13,995

Departmental Administration (DBHDD)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all mental health, developmental disabilities and addictive diseases programs of the department.
Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change

$236,830 $236,830

Direct Care Support Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals.
Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Recognize savings from the extension of the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and transfer $2,107,045 in state funds from the Adult Developmental Disabilities Services program for the ongoing maintenance of closed state hospitals. Total Change

$996,839 2,107,045
$3,103,884

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Program Budgets
Substance Abuse Prevention
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the health and well-being of children, youth, families and communities through preventing the use and/or abuse of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and support for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change

$13,995 $13,995
$9,689 $9,689

Sexual Offender Review Board
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect Georgia's children by identifying convicted sexual offenders that present the greatest risk of sexually reoffending.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Adult Addictive Diseases Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and other drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive gambling.
Recommended Change: 1. Restore funds for Hepatitis C projects. 2. Increase funds for core services to promote equity among providers. 3. Recognize $45,985,000 in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) funds for the Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA 93.959. Total Change

$8,612 $8,612
$125,000 2,716,634
Yes $2,841,634

Adult Developmental Disabilities Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote independence of adults with significant developmental disabilities through institutional care, community support and respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line.
Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81%
2. Increase funds for 100 additional slots for the New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP) for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
3. Increase funds to reflect the loss of the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.
4. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.03% to 66.85%.
5. Increase funds to annualize funds for a behavioral health crisis center for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
6. Increase funds for a 5% rate increase for intellectual and developmental disability providers with approval by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
7. Restore funds for non-waiver services in family support.
8. Increase funds for respite services with priority to rural communities.
9. Increase funds for Rockdale Cares for respite services.

$379 1,957,356 10,925,195 1,541,873 7,028,616 12,343,735 4,656,799 1,500,000
100,000

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Program Budgets

10. Pending final approval by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, reflect the department's intent to amend Appendix K to provide a time-limited rate increase for providers serving the intellectual and developmental disability population, including adult day centers and residential services.
11. Pending final approval by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, reflect the intent to continue to serve the estimated 188 individuals who are currently receiving community living supports services who may be impacted by the COMP waiver renewal with alternate service(s). By December 1, 2021, provide a report to the chairs of the House Appropriations Human Resources Subcommittee and the Senate Appropriations Human Development and Public Health Subcommittee on how this population will continue to receive services based on their assessed need following the extended transition period.
Total Change

Yes Yes
$40,053,953

Adult Forensic Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide psychological evaluations of defendants, mental health screening and evaluations, inpatient mental health treatment, competency remediation, forensic evaluation services, and supportive housing for forensic consumers.
Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81%
2. Increase funds to annualize the cost of the 40-bed forensic unit at West Central Regional Hospital in Columbus.
3. Increase funds for six forensic peer mentors.
Total Change

$38,038 4,651,193
621,630 $5,310,861

Adult Mental Health Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to facilitate rehabilitation and recovery for adults with mental illnesses.
Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect the loss of the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.03% to 66.85%.
3. Add funds to support the 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline pursuant to the 'National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020'.
4. Add funds for suicide prevention related to the COVID-19 pandemic ($70,000) and one suicide epidemiologist ($107,748).
5. Increase funds for core services to promote equity among providers.
6. Utilize existing funds to expand the housing supports pilot program for the Georgia Housing Voucher Program.
7. Partner with existing county resources to deliver mental health telehealth.
8. Recognize $45,491,000 in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) funds for Community Mental Health Services Block Grants CFDA 93.958 for both child and adolescent and adult mental health needs. Total Change

$2,335,605 257,039 114,039 177,748
6,486,247 Yes Yes Yes
$9,370,678

Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services to children and adolescents for the safe withdrawal from abused substances and promote a transition to productive living.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, residential, support, and education services to promote independence for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Program Budgets

Child and Adolescent Forensic Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment and residential services to children and
adolescents clients referred by Georgia's criminal justice or corrections system. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential
services to children and adolescents with mental illness. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to accelerate the expansion of the Georgia Apex Program. 2. Increase funds for mental health and suicide prevention training in schools ($12,900) and a youth suicide
prevention specialist ($89,602). 3. Reduce funds for crisis respite home due to non-implementation. 4. Recognize $45,491,000 in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) funds for Community Mental Health
Services Block Grants CFDA 93.958 for both child and adolescent and adult mental health needs. Total Change
Departmental Administration (DBHDD) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all mental health, developmental
disabilities and addictive diseases programs of the department. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for four compliance specialists to review corrective action plans related to the Department of Justice (DOJ) Settlement Agreement. Total Change
Direct Care Support Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81%
2. Provide funds for contracts for facility support. Total Change
Substance Abuse Prevention Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the health and well-being of children, youth, families and
communities through preventing the use and/or abuse of alcohol, tobacco and drugs. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

$0 $0
$2,000,000 102,502
(1,480,822) Yes
$621,680
$355,080 $355,080
$525 300,000 $300,525
$0 $0

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and support for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Recommended Change: 1. Replace one-time other funds with state funds for the Inclusive Post-Secondary Education (IPSE) program. Total Change

$67,157 $67,157

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Program Budgets

Sexual Offender Review Board

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect Georgia's children by identifying convicted sexual offenders that present the greatest risk of sexually reoffending.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

97

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$1,129,126,284

Tobacco Settlement Funds

10,255,138

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,139,381,422

Community Mental Health Service Block Grant
Medical Assistance Program Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant
Social Services Block Grant Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$14,163,709 29,958,095
47,482,075 40,481,142
12,096,720
5,081,397 $149,263,138

Changes

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$7,896,929 0
$7,896,929

$1,137,023,213 10,255,138
$1,147,278,351

$1,129,126,284 10,255,138
$1,139,381,422

$0

$14,163,709

$14,163,709

0

29,958,095

29,958,095

0

47,482,075

47,482,075

0

40,481,142

40,481,142

0

12,096,720

12,096,720

0

5,081,397

5,081,397

$0

$149,263,138

$149,263,138

Changes
$58,921,568 0
$58,921,568
$0 0 0 0 0 0
$0

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$28,191,672 $28,191,672
$1,316,836,232

$0 $0
$7,896,929

$28,191,672 $28,191,672
$1,324,733,161

$28,191,672 $28,191,672
$1,316,836,232

$0 $0
$58,921,568

FY 2022 Budget
$1,188,047,852 10,255,138
$1,198,302,990
$14,163,709 29,958,095
47,482,075 40,481,142
12,096,720
5,081,397 $149,263,138
$28,191,672 $28,191,672 $1,375,757,800

FY 2021 Original Budget

Adult Addictive Diseases Services

State General Funds
Medical Assistance Program
Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant Social Services Block Grant Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant

49,026,174 50,000
29,607,511 2,500,000
12,096,720

Other Funds

434,903

TOTAL FUNDS

$93,715,308

Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
Medical Assistance Program Social Services Block Grant

319,487,806 10,255,138 12,336,582 37,981,142

Other Funds

22,660,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$402,720,668

Adult Forensic Services

State General Funds

104,640,011

Other Funds

26,500

TOTAL FUNDS

$104,666,511

Adult Mental Health Services

State General Funds
Community Mental Health Service Block Grant
Medical Assistance Program

435,352,719 6,726,178 2,070,420

Changes
9,689 0
0 0
0 0 $9,689
(1,405,166) 0 0 0 0
($1,405,166)
310,830 0
$310,830
5,537,516 0 0

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

49,035,863 50,000

49,026,174 50,000

29,607,511 2,500,000

29,607,511 2,500,000

12,096,720 434,903
$93,724,997
318,082,640 10,255,138 12,336,582 37,981,142 22,660,000
$401,315,502
104,950,841 26,500
$104,977,341
440,890,235 6,726,178 2,070,420

12,096,720 434,903
$93,715,308
319,487,806 10,255,138 12,336,582 37,981,142 22,660,000
$402,720,668
104,640,011 26,500
$104,666,511
435,352,719 6,726,178 2,070,420

Changes
2,841,634 0
0 0
0 0 $2,841,634
40,053,953 0 0 0 0
$40,053,953
5,310,861 0
$5,310,861
9,370,678 0 0

FY 2022 Budget
51,867,808 50,000
29,607,511 2,500,000
12,096,720 434,903
$96,556,942
359,541,759 10,255,138 12,336,582 37,981,142 22,660,000
$442,774,621
109,950,872 26,500
$109,977,372
444,723,397 6,726,178 2,070,420

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Program Budget Financial Summary

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

FY 2021 Original Budget
3,062,355

Other Funds

1,090,095

TOTAL FUNDS

$448,301,767

Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services

State General Funds
Medical Assistance Program
Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant

3,308,135 50,000
7,878,149

TOTAL FUNDS

$11,236,284

Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

State General Funds
Medical Assistance Program

14,796,552 3,285,496

TOTAL FUNDS

$18,082,048

Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

State General Funds

6,555,857

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,555,857

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

State General Funds
Community Mental Health Service Block Grant
Medical Assistance Program

48,887,809 7,437,531 2,886,984

Other Funds

85,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$59,297,324

Departmental Administration (DBHDD)

State General Funds
Medical Assistance Program

26,408,838 9,278,613

Other Funds

22,133

TOTAL FUNDS

$35,709,584

Direct Care Support Services

State General Funds

118,978,840

Other Funds

3,873,041

TOTAL FUNDS

$122,851,881

Substance Abuse Prevention

State General Funds
Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant

339,328 9,996,415

TOTAL FUNDS

$10,335,743

Changes 0 0
$5,537,516
1,077 0
0 $1,077
36,601 0
$36,601
19,377 $19,377
13,995 0 0 0
$13,995
236,830 0 0
$236,830
3,103,884 0
$3,103,884
13,995
0 $13,995

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

498,533 2,019,042

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,517,575

9,689
0 $9,689

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

3,062,355 1,090,095 $453,839,283

3,062,355 1,090,095 $448,301,767

3,309,212 50,000

3,308,135 50,000

7,878,149 $11,237,361
14,833,153 3,285,496
$18,118,649
6,575,234 $6,575,234
48,901,804 7,437,531 2,886,984 85,000
$59,311,319
26,645,668 9,278,613 22,133
$35,946,414
122,082,724 3,873,041
$125,955,765
353,323

7,878,149 $11,236,284
14,796,552 3,285,496
$18,082,048
6,555,857 $6,555,857
48,887,809 7,437,531 2,886,984 85,000
$59,297,324
26,408,838 9,278,613 22,133
$35,709,584
118,978,840 3,873,041
$122,851,881
339,328

9,996,415 $10,349,738

9,996,415 $10,335,743

508,222
2,019,042 $2,527,264

498,533
2,019,042 $2,517,575

Changes 0 0
$9,370,678
0 0
0 $0
0 0 $0
0 $0
621,680 0 0 0
$621,680
355,080 0 0
$355,080
300,525 0
$300,525
0
0 $0
67,157 0
$67,157

FY 2022 Budget
3,062,355 1,090,095 $457,672,445
3,308,135 50,000
7,878,149 $11,236,284
14,796,552 3,285,496
$18,082,048
6,555,857 $6,555,857
49,509,489 7,437,531 2,886,984 85,000
$59,919,004
26,763,918 9,278,613 22,133
$36,064,664
119,279,365 3,873,041
$123,152,406
339,328
9,996,415 $10,335,743
565,690 2,019,042 $2,584,732

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Sexual Offender Review Board State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

845,682 $845,682

Changes
8,612 $8,612

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

Changes

854,294

845,682

0

$854,294

$845,682

$0

FY 2022 Budget
845,682 $845,682

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources
Adult Addictive Diseases Services Adult Developmental Disabilities Services
Adult Forensic Services
Adult Mental Health Services Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities Child and Adolescent Forensic Services Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Departmental Administration (DBHDD)
Direct Care Support Services
Substance Abuse Prevention
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies
Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities
Sexual Offender Review Board
SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)

FY 2019 Expenditures
$122,982,639 408,123,403 100,083,307 437,434,810 7,893,640 19,444,551 6,399,607 92,794,022 47,973,056 141,426,921 16,219,240
$1,400,775,196
$3,158,410 732,166
$3,890,576

FY 2020 Expenditures
$126,499,012
426,427,768 100,909,288 479,201,162
9,930,621
17,798,571
6,520,149
69,755,170
46,688,897 136,279,544
22,564,928 $1,442,575,110

FY 2021 Original Budget
$93,715,308
402,720,668 104,666,511 448,301,767
11,236,284
18,082,048
6,555,857
59,297,324
35,709,584 122,851,881
10,335,743 $1,313,472,975

$3,288,804 1,028,779
$4,317,583

$2,517,575 845,682
$3,363,257

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Federal COVID Funds Other Funds
SUBTOTAL

$1,404,665,772
204,105,408 32,158,976
$236,264,384

$1,446,892,693
212,973,329 486,982
28,826,627 $242,286,938

$1,316,836,232
149,263,138 28,191,672
$177,454,810

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

1,158,146,249 10,255,138
$1,168,401,387

1,194,350,618 10,255,138
$1,204,605,756

1,129,126,284 10,255,138
$1,139,381,422

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$93,724,997 401,315,502 104,977,341 453,839,283
11,237,361 18,118,649
6,575,234 59,311,319 35,946,414 125,955,765 10,349,738 $1,321,351,603
$2,527,264 854,294
$3,381,558
$1,324,733,161
149,263,138
28,191,672 $177,454,810
1,137,023,213 10,255,138
$1,147,278,351

FY 2022 Budget $96,556,942 442,774,621 109,977,372 457,672,445
11,236,284 18,082,048
6,555,857 59,919,004 36,064,664 123,152,406 10,335,743 $1,372,327,386
$2,584,732 845,682
$3,430,414
$1,375,757,800
149,263,138
28,191,672 $177,454,810
1,188,047,852 10,255,138
$1,198,302,990

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

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Department of Community Affairs
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) serves as the state's lead agency in local government assistance, safe and affordable housing, and community and economic development.
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DCA's community development initiatives aim to help the state's communities with job growth and creation. DCA offers economic development and redevelopment incentives and tools designed to help promote growth and job creation throughout the state. Historic preservation services are coordinated by DCA and include proposing properties for nomination to both the National and the Georgia Register of Historic Places, providing grants to support state and local preservation projects, and offering technical assistance on tax incentives. The Department also partners with the Georgia Department of Economic Development to promote economic development through the regional economic business assistance initiative.
Additionally, comprehensive planning assistance is aimed at helping communities address issues of growth, development, and quality of life through implementation of recognized best practices for planning and growth management.
SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING
DCA supports Georgia communities in addressing their housing needs by offering funding and expertise to communities, organizations, and individuals. The agency provides financing for affordable housing development, mortgages, and down payment loans for moderate-income first-time homebuyers, rental housing assistance to low and moderate-income individuals, and financing for housing for people with special needs.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE
Local government assistance involves partnerships with local, regional, state, and federal organizations and agencies and facilitates community issue identification, goal development, and implementation of best practices. Regional field teams assist customers with project development and technical assistance needs while also connecting them to housing and community and economic development programs.

The Department administers local government surveys related to topics including finance, solid waste, and wages and salaries. It also publishes and maintains information and data about local governments and prepares local government fiscal notes for the General Assembly.
ATTACHED AGENCIES The Georgia Housing and Finance Authority was created to
provide financing and financial assistance for affordable housing statewide. The Authority's programs are designed to provide low and moderate-income earners safe and affordable rental housing, to aid in maintaining housing for homeownership, and to help abate homelessness in the state.
The Georgia Regional Transportation Authority conducts transportation improvement studies and reviews developments of regional impact to improve Georgia's mobility, air quality, and land use practices.
The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority provides loans for water, sewer, and solid waste infrastructure; manages energy efficiency and renewable energy programs; oversees land conservation projects; and manages and monitors state-owned fuel storage tanks.
The OneGeorgia Authority provides grants and loans to promote rural economic development and job creation in Georgia. Eligible local governments and local development authorities are awarded financial assistance to help ensure that rural communities have the infrastructure required to attract growth and to respond to the needs of the private sector.
The State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Commission provides funds to support homeless assistance programs operated by local governments and nonprofit organizations throughout the state.
AUTHORITY Titles 8, 12, 32, 36, 48 and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia
Annotated.

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Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

Department of Community Affairs
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Building Construction Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain up-to-date minimum building construction standards for all
new structures built in the state; to inspect factory built (modular) buildings to ensure Georgia's minimum construction codes are met; to review proposed enhancements to local government construction codes; and to provide professional training to building inspectors and builders on Georgia's construction codes. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Coordinated Planning Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that county and city governments meet the requirements of the
Georgia Planning Act of 1989 by establishing standards and procedures for comprehensive plans and reviewing plans submitted by local governments; to provide training and assistance to local governments in completing comprehensive plans for quality growth by offering mapping and Geographical Information System (GIS) services, online planning tools, and resource teams, and funding the regional planning efforts of Regional Commissions; and to provide annexation reports from Georgia cities to the U.S. Census Bureau. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Departmental Administration (DCA) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Federal Community and Economic Development Programs Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer federal grant and loan programs to promote volunteerism
and community and economic development among local governments, development authorities, and private entities. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Reflect the continued use of $82,850,607 in federal funds for the Community Development Block Grant and $393,000 in federal funds for the Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Total Change
Homeownership Programs Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the supply of affordable housing through rehabilitation and
construction financing, and to promote homeownership for low and moderate- income individuals by providing sustainable housing grants to local governments, administering mortgage and down payment assistance programs for low and moderate income homebuyers, and offering homeownership counseling and home buyer education programs through a partnership with private providers. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

$3,230 $3,230
$10,765 $10,765
$38,754 $38,754
$30,142 Yes
$30,142
$0 $0
103

Department of Community Affairs
Program Budgets
Regional Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote access to department services and assistance through a statewide network of regional representatives; to provide technical assistance and grants to local communities to achieve goals relating to housing and community and economic development projects and services that are in-line with the community's comprehensive plan; and to develop leadership infrastructure across local governments.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Rental Housing Programs
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable rental housing to very low, and moderate-income households by allocating federal and state housing tax credits on a competitive basis, administering lowinterest loans for affordable rental housing, researching affordable housing issues, and providing tenantbased assistance to low-income individuals and families allowing them to rent safe, decent, and sanitary dwelling units in the private rental market.
Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Research and Surveys
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct surveys and collect financial and management data from local governments and authorities in accordance with Georgia law.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Special Housing Initiatives
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the State Housing Trust Fund; to provide grants for providers of shelter and services to the homeless; to administer loans and grants for affordable housing; to offer local communities collaboration and technical assistance in the development and implementation of an affordable housing plan; and to provide for other special housing initiatives.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Reflect the continued use of $562,987 in federal funds for Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS and $45,418,452 in federal funds for Emergency Solutions Grants to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Total Change
State Community Development Programs
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the development of their core commercial areas, and to champion new development opportunities for rural Georgia.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change

$11,842 $11,842
$0 $0
$3,230 $3,230
$47,366 Yes
$47,366
$33,372 $33,372

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Department of Community Affairs
Program Budgets
State Economic Development Programs Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and loans to local governments and businesses and to
leverage private investment in order to attract and promote economic development and job creation. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste, energy, and land
conservation projects. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve Georgia's mobility, air quality, and land use practices by
operating the Xpress bus service, conducting transportation improvement studies, producing an annual Air Quality Report, and reviewing Development of Regional Impact. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. Total Change
Payments to OneGeorgia Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds to establish a broadband infrastructure grant program to enable rural communities to leverage existing federal, local, and private resources to quickly target high-need broadband expansion within their areas.
2. Provide funds to hire a grant administrator and perform mapping maintenance to enable rural communities to leverage existing federal, local, and private resources to quickly target high-need broadband expansion within their areas. Total Change
Payments to Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative funds for the Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL)
Authority. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Reflect the continued use of $25,731,752 in federal funds for Federal Transit Administration grants authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Total Change

$6,459 $6,459
$0 $0
Yes $0
$20,000,000 150,000
$20,150,000
$16,148 Yes
$16,148

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Department of Community Affairs
Program Budgets
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Building Construction
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain up-to-date minimum building construction standards for all new structures built in the state; to inspect factory built (modular) buildings to ensure Georgia's minimum construction codes are met; to review proposed enhancements to local government construction codes; and to provide professional training to building inspectors and builders on Georgia's construction codes.
Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Coordinated Planning
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that county and city governments meet the requirements of the Georgia Planning Act of 1989 by establishing standards and procedures for comprehensive plans and reviewing plans submitted by local governments; to provide training and assistance to local governments in completing comprehensive plans for quality growth by offering mapping and Geographical Information System (GIS) services, online planning tools, and resource teams, and funding the regional planning efforts of Regional Commissions; and to provide annexation reports from Georgia cities to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Departmental Administration (DCA)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Federal Community and Economic Development Programs
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer federal grant and loan programs to promote volunteerism and community and economic development among local governments, development authorities, and private entities.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% Total Change
Homeownership Programs
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the supply of affordable housing through rehabilitation and construction financing, and to promote homeownership for low and moderate- income individuals by providing sustainable housing grants to local governments, administering mortgage and down payment assistance programs for low and moderate income homebuyers, and offering homeownership counseling and home buyer education programs through a partnership with private providers.
Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Regional Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote access to department services and assistance through a statewide network of regional representatives; to provide technical assistance and grants to local communities to achieve goals relating to housing and community and economic development projects and services that are in-line with the community's comprehensive plan; and to develop leadership infrastructure across local governments.
Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$543 $543
$0 $0
$0 $0

106

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

Department of Community Affairs
Program Budgets
Rental Housing Programs
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable rental housing to very low, and moderate-income households by allocating federal and state housing tax credits on a competitive basis, administering lowinterest loans for affordable rental housing, researching affordable housing issues, and providing tenantbased assistance to low-income individuals and families allowing them to rent safe, decent, and sanitary dwelling units in the private rental market.
Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Research and Surveys
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct surveys and collect financial and management data from local governments and authorities in accordance with Georgia law.
Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Special Housing Initiatives
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the State Housing Trust Fund; to provide grants for providers of shelter and services to the homeless; to administer loans and grants for affordable housing; to offer local communities collaboration and technical assistance in the development and implementation of an affordable housing plan; and to provide for other special housing initiatives.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for the Southern Georgia Regional Commission's Area Agency on Aging. 2. Recognize $12,351,000 in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) funds for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program CFDA 97.024. Total Change
State Community Development Programs
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the development of their core commercial areas, and to champion new development opportunities for rural Georgia.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for preservation of historic sites. 2. Increase funds for food banks. Total Change
State Economic Development Programs
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and loans to local governments and businesses and to leverage private investment in order to attract and promote economic development and job creation.
Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds and utilize existing uncommitted Regional Economic Business Assistance (REBA) funds to meet future obligations. 2. For any jurisdiction levying the tax authorized by O.C.G.A. 48-13-51, which has collected more than $15 million per year in any of the three preceding years, the private sector nonprofit organization engaged to promote tourism, conventions, and trade shows shall not be altered or changed by such jurisdiction unless and until the state commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs approves such alteration or change in writing. Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
$168,437 Yes
$168,437
$50,000 100,000 $150,000
($2,500,000) Yes
($2,500,000)

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Department of Community Affairs
Program Budgets
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste, energy, and land
conservation projects. Recommended Change:
1. Eliminate one-time funds for the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District to complete the state's five-year water plan update. Total Change
Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve Georgia's mobility, air quality, and land use practices by
conducting transportation improvement studies, producing an annual Air Quality Report, and reviewing Development of Regional Impact. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect a change in purpose statement. Total Change
Payments to OneGeorgia Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds to establish a Rural Innovation Fund to assist rural communities in developing targeted solutions for economic, medical, technological, or infrastructure challenges within their regions.
2. Provide funds to establish a broadband infrastructure grant program to enable rural communities to leverage existing federal, local, and private resources to quickly target high-need broadband expansion within their areas.
3. Increase funds to hire a grant administrator and perform mapping maintenance to enable rural communities to leverage existing federal, local, and private resources to quickly target high-need broadband expansion within their areas. Total Change
Payments to Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative funds for the Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL)
Authority. Recommended Change:
1. Transfer the Atlanta-Region Transit Link (ATL) Authority to the Department of Transportation pursuant to HB 511 (2020 Session). Total Change

($500,000) ($500,000)
Yes $0
$39,555,757 10,000,000 150,000
$49,705,757
($12,824,445) ($12,824,445)

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Department of Community Affairs
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$68,385,539

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$68,385,539

State General Funds - Prior Year Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$0
$169,081,824 $169,081,824

Changes
$20,351,308 $20,351,308
$0 $0 $0

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$88,736,847 $88,736,847

$68,385,539 $68,385,539

$0
$169,081,824 $169,081,824

$0
$169,081,824 $169,081,824

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$14,948,980 $14,948,980
$252,416,343

$0 $0
$20,351,308

$14,948,980 $14,948,980
$272,767,651

$14,948,980 $14,948,980
$252,416,343

Changes
$34,200,292 $34,200,292
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $34,200,292

FY 2021 Original Budget

Changes

Building Construction

State General Funds

262,438

3,230

Other Funds

232,353

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$494,791

$3,230

Coordinated Planning

State General Funds

3,541,949

10,765

TOTAL FUNDS

$3,541,949

$10,765

Departmental Administration (DCA)

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

1,178,846 2,933,711

38,754 0

Other Funds

2,974,724

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$7,087,281

$38,754

Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

1,806,169 47,503,822

30,142 0

Other Funds

631,978

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$49,941,969

$30,142

Homeownership Programs

Federal Funds Not

Specifically Identified

2,518,296

0

Other Funds

5,600,238

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$8,118,534

$0

Regional Services

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

1,121,704 200,000

11,842 0

Other Funds

140,752

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,462,456

$11,842

Rental Housing Programs

Federal Funds Not

Specifically Identified

111,873,539

0

Other Funds

4,145,738

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$116,019,277

$0

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

265,668 232,353 $498,021

262,438 232,353 $494,791

3,552,714 $3,552,714

3,541,949 $3,541,949

1,217,600
2,933,711 2,974,724 $7,126,035

1,178,846
2,933,711 2,974,724 $7,087,281

1,836,311
47,503,822 631,978
$49,972,111

1,806,169
47,503,822 631,978
$49,941,969

2,518,296 5,600,238 $8,118,534
1,133,546
200,000 140,752 $1,474,298

2,518,296 5,600,238 $8,118,534
1,121,704
200,000 140,752 $1,462,456

111,873,539 4,145,738
$116,019,277

111,873,539 4,145,738
$116,019,277

Changes
0 0 $0
0 $0
0 0 0 $0
543 0 0
$543
0 0 $0
0 0 0 $0
0 0 $0

FY 2022 Budget
$102,585,831 $102,585,831
$0 $169,081,824 $169,081,824
$14,948,980 $14,948,980 $286,616,635
FY 2022 Budget
262,438 232,353 $494,791
3,541,949 $3,541,949
1,178,846 2,933,711 2,974,724 $7,087,281
1,806,712 47,503,822
631,978 $49,942,512
2,518,296 5,600,238 $8,118,534
1,121,704 200,000 140,752
$1,462,456
111,873,539 4,145,738
$116,019,277

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Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Research and Surveys

State General Funds

356,609

Other Funds

50,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$406,609

Special Housing Initiatives

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

3,062,892 3,050,864

Other Funds

451,588

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,565,344

State Community Development Programs

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

2,437,790 1,001,592

Other Funds

100,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$3,539,382

State Economic Development Programs

State General Funds

16,107,310

Other Funds

476,088

TOTAL FUNDS

$16,583,398

Changes
3,230 0
$3,230
47,366 0 0
$47,366
33,372 0 0
$33,372
6,459 0
$6,459

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

State General Funds

1,679,922

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,679,922

$0

Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

State General Funds

330,465

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$330,465

$0

Payments to OneGeorgia Authority

State General Funds

23,675,000

20,150,000

Other Funds

145,521

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$23,820,521

$20,150,000

Payments to Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority

State General Funds

12,824,445

16,148

TOTAL FUNDS

$12,824,445

$16,148

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

359,839 50,000
$409,839

356,609 50,000
$406,609

3,110,258
3,050,864 451,588
$6,612,710

3,062,892
3,050,864 451,588
$6,565,344

2,471,162
1,001,592 100,000
$3,572,754

2,437,790
1,001,592 100,000
$3,539,382

16,113,769 476,088
$16,589,857

16,107,310 476,088
$16,583,398

Changes
0 0 $0
168,437 0 0
$168,437
150,000 0 0
$150,000
(2,500,000) 0
($2,500,000)

1,679,922 $1,679,922
330,465 $330,465
43,825,000 145,521
$43,970,521
12,840,593 $12,840,593

1,679,922 $1,679,922

(500,000) ($500,000)

330,465

0

$330,465

$0

23,675,000 145,521
$23,820,521

49,705,757 0
$49,705,757

12,824,445 $12,824,445

(12,824,445) ($12,824,445)

FY 2022 Budget
356,609 50,000
$406,609
3,231,329 3,050,864
451,588 $6,733,781
2,587,790 1,001,592
100,000 $3,689,382
13,607,310 476,088
$14,083,398
1,179,922 $1,179,922
330,465 $330,465
73,380,757 145,521
$73,526,278
0 $0

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Department of Community Affairs
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources
Building Construction
Coordinated Planning Departmental Administration (DCA)

FY 2019 Expenditures
$447,510 4,018,681
8,006,906

Federal Community and Economic Development Programs
Homeownership Programs
Regional Services
Rental Housing Programs
Research and Surveys
Special Housing Initiatives State Community Development Programs State Economic Development Programs
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies)
Attached Agencies
Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Payments to OneGeorgia Authority Georgia Commission on the Holocaust Payments to Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority
SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)

49,627,105 6,863,357 1,336,508
114,910,756 340,155
6,740,992 1,390,178 41,694,428 $235,376,576
$788,495 12,809,285 62,718,978
443,150 491,361
$77,251,269

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Federal COVID Funds Other Funds Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL

$312,627,845
166,946,851
14,114,496 268,499
$181,329,846

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

131,297,998 $131,297,998

FY 2020 Expenditures
$444,740 3,946,393
8,557,315

FY 2021 Original Budget
$494,791 3,541,949
7,087,281

49,060,744 7,367,626 1,372,852
113,905,308 379,060
6,748,323
3,372,956
15,712,910 $210,868,227

49,941,969 8,118,534 1,462,456
116,019,277 406,609
6,565,344
3,539,382
16,583,398 $213,760,990

$809,755 12,809,285 20,000,000
478,899 2,487,122 $36,585,061
$247,453,288
164,888,281 333,997
15,348,908
$180,571,186
66,882,103 $66,882,103

$1,679,922 330,465
23,820,521
12,824,445 $38,655,353 $252,416,343 169,081,824
14,948,980 $184,030,804
68,385,539 $68,385,539

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$498,021 3,552,714 7,126,035
49,972,111 8,118,534 1,474,298
116,019,277 409,839
6,612,710 3,572,754 16,589,857 $213,946,150
$1,679,922 330,465
43,970,521
12,840,593 $58,821,501
$272,767,651
169,081,824
14,948,980
$184,030,804
88,736,847 $88,736,847

FY 2022 Budget
$494,791 3,541,949 7,087,281
49,942,512 8,118,534 1,462,456
116,019,277 406,609
6,733,781 3,689,382 14,083,398 $211,579,970
$1,179,922 330,465
73,526,278
$75,036,665 $286,616,635
169,081,824
14,948,980
$184,030,804 102,585,831
$102,585,831

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

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Department of Community Health
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Community Health (DCH) was created in 1999 to serve as the lead agency for health care planning and purchasing issues in Georgia. A nine-person board appointed by the Governor has policy-making authority for DCH. The Department has three major divisions: Medicaid, State Health Benefit Plan, and Healthcare Facility Regulation.
MEDICAID DCH is designated as the single state agency for Medicaid.
The largest division in the department, the Medicaid Division, purchases health care on behalf of 2 million persons who are aged, blind, disabled, or low income. Program participants utilize a broad array of health care services including: hospital, physician, pharmacy, and nursing home services. Aged, blind, and disabled Medicaid members utilize a fee-for-service delivery system. Most low-income Medicaid members enroll in the Care Management Organizations (CMO) system for the management of their health care services.
State and federal dollars fund Medicaid with the federal government traditionally paying between 65% and 69% of health care costs each fiscal year.
The Division is also responsible for the PeachCare for Kids program, Georgia's version of the federal Children's Health Insurance Program. PeachCare provides medical and dental coverage for approximately 145,000 children whose parents' income is too high to qualify for Medicaid, but who cannot afford private health insurance. Participants pay a monthly premium based on income and family size. Current eligibility allows children in families with incomes between 138% and 247% of the federal poverty level to participate in the program. Most PeachCare members are enrolled in the CMO system.
The Division administers the state's Indigent Care Trust Fund (ICTF). Using intergovernmental transfers and federal matching funds, the ICTF reimburses hospitals serving a disproportionate share of medically indigent Georgians.
STATE HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN The State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) Division manages the
health insurance coverage for almost 665,000 state employees, school system employees, retirees, and their dependents. The SHBP offers members several coverage options managed by two statewide vendors and one regional vendor, including Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA), Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO), High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP), and standard and premium Medicare Advantage Plans.
HEALTHCARE FACILITY REGULATON The Division of Healthcare Facility Regulation inspects,
monitors, licenses, registers, and certifies a variety of health and long-term care programs to ensure that facilities operate at

acceptable levels, as mandated by state statutes and by rules and regulations adopted by the Board of Community Health.
HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY The Health Information Technology (HIT) unit leads the
strategic initiatives for the state in health information technology adoption and health information exchange (HIE). Initiatives include the Medicaid Electronic Health Records Incentive program, the Demonstration Grant for Testing Experience and Functional Assessment Tools (TEFT), and the Georgia Health Information Network (GaHIN).
ADMINISTRATION The Division includes the Office of General Counsel, which
provides legal assistance to the department and administers the Certificate of Need (CON) process, the Office of the Inspector General, Operations, Information Technology, Communications, and Financial Management.
GEORGIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY The Georgia Board of Dentistry is responsible for the
regulation of dentists and dental hygienists in Georgia. The Board reviews applications, administers examinations, licenses qualified applicants, and regulates the practice of licenses throughout the state.
GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY The Georgia State Board of Pharmacy is responsible for the
regulation of pharmacists and pharmacies in Georgia. The Board reviews applications, administers examinations, licenses qualified applicants, and regulates the practice of licenses statewide.
ATTACHED AGENCIES The Georgia Composite Medical Board licenses physicians
and other health care practitioners and enforces the Medical Practice Act.
The Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce provides financial support to medical schools and residency training programs. The board offers a physician loan repayment program in exchange for practice in rural and underserved areas.
The Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency was created to ensure and protect the health, safety, and welfare of Georgia citizens by enforcing laws pertaining to manufactured or compounded drugs, and to ensure only licensed facilities or persons dispensed or distributed pharmaceuticals.
AUTHORITY Titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act; Title 31 and 33, Official Code of Georgia Annotated. See also OCGA Titles 9-10, 12, 15-17, 19-20, 24-26, 32, 34, 36-37, 40, and 42-52.

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Department of Community Health
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DCH) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Transfer funds from the Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled program to the Departmental Administration program to provide funds for prior authorization of independent laboratory services.
3. Provide funds to begin the implementation of the Patients First Act (2019 Session). 4. Provide funds to plan and implement an All-Payer Claims Database to enable analysis and public reporting of
health care costs and utilization for medical, dental, and pharmaceutical services. 5. Review optional Medicaid services to improve access to care and improve outcomes for children and
adolescents involved with Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) and Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS). Total Change
Georgia Board of Dentistry Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified applicants as dentists and
dental hygienists, regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary action when warranted. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Georgia State Board of Pharmacy Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified pharmacists and
pharmacies, regulating the practice of pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Health Care Access and Improvement Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to
improve health access and outcomes in rural and underserved areas of Georgia through the State Office of Rural Health, the various commissions of the Office of Health Improvement, and the Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Healthcare Facility Regulation Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Transfer funds from the Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled program to the Healthcare Facility Regulation program for long-term care surveyors to comply with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) COVID-19 mandates.
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

$363,857 850,000
1,803,847 750,000 Yes
$3,767,704
$5,383 $5,383
$8,612 $8,612
$10,765 $10,765
$190,541 2,448,000
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Program Budgets
3. Increase funds for contractual services for nursing home surveys to ensure safe and healthy living conditions for residents of long-term care and health care facilities.
4. Provide funds to support strategic measures for stabilizing staffing in the nursing home program. Total Change
Indigent Care Trust Fund
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals that serve medically indigent Georgians.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide the state match for Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments for private deemed and non-deemed hospitals. Total Change
Medicaid- Aged Blind and Disabled
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health care access primarily to elderly and disabled individuals. There is also hereby appropriated to the Department of Community Health a specific sum of money equal to all the provider fees paid to the Indigent Care Trust Fund created pursuant to Article 6A of chapter 8 of Title 31. The sum of money is appropriated for payments for nursing homes pursuant to Article 6A.
Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need. 2. Increase funds for the hold harmless provision in Medicare Part B premiums. 3. Reflect savings for the Part D Clawback as a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 4. Reduce funds to reflect the extension of the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. 5. Transfer funds from the Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled program to the Departmental Administration program to provide funds for prior authorization of independent laboratory services. 6. Transfer funds from the Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled program to the Healthcare Facility Regulation program for long-term care surveyors to comply with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) COVID-19 mandates. 7. Replace $101,741 in state general funds with nursing home provider fee funds. 8. Replace $295,052 in hospital provider payment funds with state general funds. 9. Increase funds and submit a Disaster Relief State Plan Amendment to increase the Medicaid growth allowance for skilled nursing centers by 5% for an overall rate increase of 3.5%, effective July 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020. 10. Provide funds to increase the Medicaid growth allowance for skilled nursing centers by 5% for an overall rate increase of 3.5%, effective January 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021. Total Change
Medicaid- Low-Income Medicaid
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need. 2. Reduce funds to reflect the extension of the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) during
the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. 3. Replace $50,000,000 in tobacco settlement funds with state general funds to reflect projected revenues. 4. Replace $2,599,133 in hospital provider payment funds with state general funds.
Total Change
PeachCare
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need.

4,860,000 478,303
$7,976,844
$35,745,727 $35,745,727
($108,182,048) 1,254,185
(28,145,577) (266,677,301)
(850,000) (2,448,000)
Yes Yes 9,717,680 9,594,270 ($385,736,791)
$54,557,505 (149,607,211)
Yes Yes ($95,049,706)
$6,664,517

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Department of Community Health
Program Budgets
2. Reduce funds to reflect the extension of the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. Total Change
State Health Benefit Plan Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees that is
competitive with other commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and utilization rates. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Board Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all agency programs. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Graduate Medical Education Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to address the physician workforce needs of Georgia communities
through the support and development of medical education programs. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Mercer School of Medicine Grant Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Mercer University School of Medicine to help
ensure an adequate supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Morehouse School of Medicine and affiliated
hospitals to help ensure an adequate supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state,
and to provide a program of aid to promising medical students. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

(2,381,122) $4,283,395
$0 $0
$6,459 $6,459
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0

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Department of Community Health
Program Budgets
Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of primary care and other needed physician
specialists through a public/private partnership with medical schools in Georgia. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Composite Medical Board Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to license qualified applicants as physicians, physician's assistants,
respiratory care professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, and auricular (ear) detoxification specialists. Also, investigate complaints and discipline those who violate the Medical Practice Act or other laws governing the professional behavior of the Board licensees. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by
providing an enforcement presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DCH) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81%
2. Increase funds for prior authorization of independent laboratory services. (Total Funds: $1,700,000) 3. Increase funds to begin the implementation of the Patients First Act (2019 Session). (Total Funds:
$10,554,597) 4. Utilize existing funds ($750,000) and increase funds for operations of an All-Payer Claims Database. 5. Increase funds for three senior leadership positions to support the department's increasing workload,
including contract oversight. 6. Increase funds for a business support analyst, a financial analyst, and three compliance specialists to begin
October 1, 2021 to support quality incentive payment reimbursements. Total Change
Georgia Board of Dentistry Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified applicants as dentists and
dental hygienists, regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary action when warranted. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change

$0 $0
$23,683 $23,683
$3,230 $3,230
$311 850,000 2,625,513
50,000 834,684 724,641 $5,085,149
$0 $0

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Program Budgets
Georgia State Board of Pharmacy
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified pharmacists and pharmacies, regulating the practice of pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted.
Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Health Care Access and Improvement
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to improve health access and outcomes in rural and underserved areas of Georgia through the State Office of Rural Health, the various commissions of the Office of Health Improvement, and the Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency.
Recommended Change: 1. Eliminate funds for one-time start-up funding for Federally Qualified Health Centers. 2. Increase funds for two Federally Qualified Health Center start-up grants in Jeff Davis County and Marion County. 3. Reduce one-time funds for Rural Hospital Stabilization Grants from $15 million to $9 million and review the grant process and report potential new formal grant processes to the Chairs of the House Appropriations Health Subcommittee and the Senate Appropriations Community Health Subcommittee, the Chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, and the House Budget and Research Office and the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office. 4. Increase funds to provide an additional three year grant to rural hospitals for Electronic Intensive Care Units (EICU) to improve patient outcomes and reduce the need for long distance travel away from local communities to obtain this level of care. 5. Eliminate funds for start-up funding for a charity clinic. 6. Increase funds for South Central Primary Care Center dental program. Total Change
Healthcare Facility Regulation
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for contractual services for nursing home surveys to ensure safe and healthy living conditions for residents of long term care and health care facilities.
2. Increase funds to support strategic measures for stabilizing staffing and addressing the surveying backlog in the nursing home program and submit reports twice a year addressing progress on implementation of the stabilization plan and the reduction of the survey backlog to the Chairs of the House Appropriations Health Subcommittee and the Senate Appropriations Community Health Subcommittee, the Chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, and the House Budget and Research Office and the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office.
3. Add funds for a nurse manager and two business support analysts to begin October 1, 2021 to support skilled nursing facility quality incentive payment reimbursements. Total Change
Indigent Care Trust Fund
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals that serve medically indigent Georgians.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to annualize the state match for Disproportionate State Hospital (DSH) payments for private deemed and non-deemed hospitals. (Total Funds: $105,580,694) Total Change

$0 $0
($500,000) 500,000
(6,000,000)
300,000 (100,000)
125,000 ($5,675,000)
$4,860,000 7,454,466
265,309 $12,579,775
$35,000,000 $35,000,000

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Department of Community Health
Program Budgets
Medicaid- Aged Blind and Disabled
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health care access primarily to elderly and disabled individuals. There is also hereby appropriated to the Department of Community Health a specific sum of money equal to all the provider fees paid to the Indigent Care Trust Fund created pursuant to Article 6A of chapter 8 of Title 31. The sum of money is appropriated for payments for nursing homes pursuant to Article 6A.
Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need. (Total Funds: ($217,694,331))
2. Increase funds for the hold harmless provision in Medicare Part B premiums. (Total Funds: $18,695,236)
3. Increase funds for the Medicare Part D Clawback payment.
4. Adjust funds to reflect savings from the temporary 6.2% Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) increase through September 30, 2021. (Total Funds: $0)
5. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.03% to 66.85%. (Total Funds: $0)
6. Update nursing home reimbursement rates and general and professional liability, property insurance, and property tax pass-through rate components to reflect 2019 cost reports with 5% inflation and amend the state plan to update the cost report no less than every two years. (Total Funds: $60,239,446)
7. Increase funds for skilled nursing centers to update the general and professional liability, property insurance, and property tax pass-through rate components to current costs. (Total Funds: $10,484,000)
8. Increase funds and utilize federal funds to reflect the 10% increase in FMAP for home and community-based providers from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. (Total Funds: $76,521,268)
9. Increase funds for a 3% increase in dental reimbursement rates for 15 select dental codes. (Total Funds: $92,146)
10. Increase funds to implement portable radiography and accredited mobile imaging services in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or in the home.
11. Increase funds to provide supplemental quality incentive payments to eligible skilled nursing facilities limited to appropriated amount. (Total Funds: $36,253,776)
12. Increase funds for a 5.9% increase in nursing home ventilator reimbursement rate. (Total Funds: $1,168,235)
13. Increase funds for a one-year hold harmless for skilled nursing home facilities that meet minimum quality standards as prescribed by the Department of Community Health for losses under the transition to the 2019 cost report. (Total Funds: $24,169,184)
14. Replace $2,763,018 in state general funds with nursing home provider fee funds. (Total Funds: $0)
1155.. Replace $3,104,879 in state general funds with hospital provider payment funds. (Total Funds: $0) 7. Total Change
Medicaid- Low-Income Medicaid
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need. (Total Funds: $351,660,103)
2. Adjust funds to reflect savings from the temporary 6.2% Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) increase through September 30, 2021. (Total Funds: $0)
3. Increase funds to restore a one-time reduction from retro rate amendment and risk corridors.
4. Reduce funds to reflect a repeal of the Health Insurer Fee (HIF). (Total Funds: ($117,151,691))
5. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.03% to 66.85%. (Total Funds: $0)
6. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (e-FMAP) from 76.92% to 76.80%. (Total Funds: $0)
7. Provide funds to begin the implementation of the Patients First Act (2019 Session). (Total Funds: $197,468,585)
8. Increase funds to increase 18 select primary care and OB/GYN codes to 2020 Medicare levels.
9. Increase funds for a 3% increase in dental reimbursement rates for 15 select dental codes.
10. Replace $62,089,929 in tobacco settlement funds with state general funds. (Total Funds: $0)
11. Replace $27,351,143 in state general funds with hospital provider payment funds. (Total Funds:
$0)
Total Change

($72,078,593) 6,309,642 6,463,107 7,162,502
21,361,609 19,969,376
3,470,204 19,593,271
30,505 250,000 12,000,000 387,270 8,000,000
Yes Yes $32,918,893
$116,399,494 4,690,720
51,097,342 (38,545,835)
13,080,620 678,663
65,460,836 7,097,618
84,765 Yes Yes
$220,044,223

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Department of Community Health
Program Budgets
PeachCare Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia
children. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need. (Total Funds: $18,212,907) 2. Adjust funds to reflect savings from the temporary 6.2% Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP)
increase through September 30, 2021. (Total Funds: $0) 3. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (e-FMAP)
from 76.92% to 76.80%. (Total Funds: $0) 4. Increase funds for a 3% increase in dental reimbursement rates for 15 select dental codes. (Total Funds: $0)
Total Change
State Health Benefit Plan Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees that is
competitive with other commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and utilization rates. Recommended Change: 1. Utilize existing funds for pilot program for drug disposal or deactivation of prescription drugs. (Total Funds: $0) 2. Utilize existing funds to begin a pilot program for the use of care coordination and technology in rural areas for patients with chronic medical conditions. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Board Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all agency programs. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Graduate Medical Education Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to address the physician workforce needs of Georgia communities
through the support and development of medical education programs. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds to reflect a reduction in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.30% to 66.85%.
2. Increase funds for 188 new residency slots in primary care medicine. 3. Increase funds for the initial planning work for the establishment of two graduate medical education programs. 4. Coordinate with medical education programs to develop graduate medical programs to address the shortage
of medical examiners and forensic pathologists. Total Change
Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Mercer School of Medicine Grant Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Mercer University School of Medicine to help
ensure an adequate supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for the second year of the seven-year plan for Mercer School of Medicine's medical school campus in Columbus. 2. Increase funds for two medical examiner/forensic pathologists at Mercer School of Medicine. Total Change

$4,013,032 4,047,155 775,065 1,377
$8,836,629
Yes Yes
$0
$0 $0
$245,075 2,580,761
300,000 Yes
$3,125,836
$5,326,691 500,000
$5,826,691

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Department of Community Health
Program Budgets
Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Morehouse School of Medicine and affiliated
hospitals to help ensure an adequate supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state,
and to provide a program of aid to promising medical students. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to expand physician loan forgiveness program to include forensic pathology fellowship program at Georgia Bureau of Investigation in partnership with medical colleges. Total Change
Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of primary care and other needed physician
specialists through a public/private partnership with medical schools in Georgia. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Composite Medical Board Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to license qualified applicants as physicians, physician's assistants,
respiratory care professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, and auricular (ear) detoxification specialists. Also, investigate complaints and discipline those who violate the Medical Practice Act or other laws governing the professional behavior of the Board licensees. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by
providing an enforcement presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change

$0 $0
$100,000 $100,000
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0

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Department of Community Health
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$3,051,149,196

Tobacco Settlement Funds

186,152,280

Nursing Home Provider Fees

157,165,756

Hospital Provider Payment

356,635,695

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,751,102,927

Changes

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

($376,162,251) (50,000,000)
101,741 (2,894,185) ($428,954,695)

$2,674,986,945 136,152,280 157,267,497 353,741,510
$3,322,148,232

$3,051,149,196 186,152,280 157,165,756 356,635,695
$3,751,102,927

Medical Assistance Program State Children's Insurance Program Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,163,314,299
418,319,908
26,684,102 $8,608,318,309

$425,682,395
35,169,617
0 $460,852,012

$8,588,996,694
453,489,525
26,684,102 $9,069,170,321

$8,163,314,299
418,319,908
26,684,102 $8,608,318,309

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$4,269,720,794 $4,269,720,794
$16,629,142,030

$0 $0
$31,897,317

$4,269,720,794 $4,269,720,794
$16,661,039,347

$4,269,720,794 $4,269,720,794
$16,629,142,030

Changes

FY 2022 Budget

$346,713,085 (62,089,929)
2,763,018 30,456,022 $317,842,196
$347,816,636
9,377,655
0 $357,194,291
$0 $0 $675,036,487

$3,397,862,281 124,062,351 159,928,774 387,091,717
$4,068,945,123
$8,511,130,935
427,697,563
26,684,102 $8,965,512,600
$4,269,720,794 $4,269,720,794 $17,304,178,517

FY 2021 Original Budget

Departmental Administration (DCH)

State General Funds
Medical Assistance Program
State Children's Insurance Program
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

79,613,034 261,992,629
29,454,740 17,778,946

Other Funds

25,926,354

TOTAL FUNDS

$414,765,703

Georgia Board of Dentistry

State General Funds

791,728

TOTAL FUNDS

$791,728

Georgia State Board of Pharmacy

State General Funds

730,696

TOTAL FUNDS

$730,696

Health Care Access and Improvement

State General Funds
Medical Assistance Program
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

25,429,076 416,250 172,588

TOTAL FUNDS

$26,017,914

Healthcare Facility Regulation

State General Funds
Medical Assistance Program
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

13,763,143 6,060,223 5,945,354

Other Funds

100,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$25,868,720

Changes
3,767,704 5,040,306
0 0 0 $8,808,010
5,383 $5,383
8,612 $8,612
10,765 0 0
$10,765
7,976,844 0 0 0
$7,976,844

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

83,380,738
267,032,935
29,454,740
17,778,946 25,926,354 $423,573,713

79,613,034
261,992,629
29,454,740
17,778,946 25,926,354 $414,765,703

797,111 $797,111

791,728 $791,728

739,308 $739,308

730,696 $730,696

25,439,841
416,250
172,588 $26,028,679

25,429,076
416,250
172,588 $26,017,914

21,739,987
6,060,223
5,945,354 100,000
$33,845,564

13,763,143
6,060,223
5,945,354 100,000
$25,868,720

Changes
5,085,149 8,779,084
0 0 0 $13,864,233
0 $0
0 $0
(5,675,000) 0 0
($5,675,000)
12,579,775 0 0 0
$12,579,775

FY 2022 Budget
84,698,183 270,771,713
29,454,740 17,778,946 25,926,354 $428,629,936
791,728 $791,728
730,696 $730,696
19,754,076 416,250 172,588
$20,342,914
26,342,918 6,060,223 5,945,354 100,000
$38,448,495

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Department of Community Health
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Indigent Care Trust Fund

State General Funds
Medical Assistance Program

0 257,075,969

Other Funds

142,586,524

TOTAL FUNDS

$399,662,493

Medicaid- Aged Blind and Disabled

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Payment
Medical Assistance Program
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

1,873,446,555 6,191,806
157,165,756 36,357,697
4,345,456,588 2,787,214

Other Funds

329,631,620

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,751,037,236

Medicaid- Low-Income Medicaid

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Hospital Provider Payment
Medical Assistance Program

903,163,964 179,960,474 320,277,998 3,292,312,640

Other Funds

25,745,163

TOTAL FUNDS

$4,721,460,239

PeachCare

State General Funds
Medical Assistance Program
State Children's Insurance Program

67,201,894 0
388,865,168

Other Funds

151,783

TOTAL FUNDS

$456,218,845

State Health Benefit Plan

Other Funds

3,745,279,350

TOTAL FUNDS

$3,745,279,350

Changes
35,745,727 72,673,220
0 $108,418,947
(385,543,480) 0
101,741 (295,052) 87,103,481
0 0 ($298,633,310)
(42,450,573) (50,000,000)
(2,599,133) 260,865,388
0 $165,815,682
4,283,395 0
35,169,617 0
$39,453,012
0 $0

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

35,745,727
329,749,189 142,586,524 $508,081,440

0
257,075,969 142,586,524 $399,662,493

1,487,903,075 6,191,806
157,267,497 36,062,645
4,432,560,069 2,787,214
329,631,620 $6,452,403,926

1,873,446,555 6,191,806
157,165,756 36,357,697
4,345,456,588 2,787,214
329,631,620 $6,751,037,236

860,713,391
129,960,474
317,678,865
3,553,178,028 25,745,163
$4,887,275,921

903,163,964
179,960,474
320,277,998
3,292,312,640 25,745,163
$4,721,460,239

71,485,289
0
424,034,785 151,783
$495,671,857

67,201,894
0
388,865,168 151,783
$456,218,845

3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350

3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350

Changes
35,000,000 70,580,694
0 $105,580,694
27,050,996 0
2,763,018 3,104,879 (16,276,826)
0 0 $16,642,067
254,783,009 (62,089,929)
27,351,143 284,729,119
0 $504,773,342
8,836,629 4,565
9,377,655 0
$18,218,849
0 $0

FY 2022 Budget
35,000,000 327,656,663 142,586,524 $505,243,187
1,900,497,551 6,191,806
159,928,774 39,462,576
4,329,179,762 2,787,214
329,631,620 $6,767,679,303
1,157,946,973 117,870,545 347,629,141
3,577,041,759 25,745,163
$5,226,233,581
76,038,523 4,565
398,242,823 151,783
$474,437,694
3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Board Administration

State General Funds

1,012,131

6,459

1,018,590

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,012,131

$6,459

$1,018,590

Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Graduate Medical Education

State General Funds

21,961,354

0

21,961,354

TOTAL FUNDS

$21,961,354

$0

$21,961,354

Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Mercer School of Medicine Grant

State General Funds

24,881,103

0

24,881,103

TOTAL FUNDS

$24,881,103

$0

$24,881,103

1,012,131 $1,012,131
21,961,354 $21,961,354
24,881,103 $24,881,103

0 $0
3,125,836 $3,125,836
5,826,691 $5,826,691

1,012,131 $1,012,131
25,087,190 $25,087,190
30,707,794 $30,707,794

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Department of Community Health
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Changes

Amended FY 2021 Budget

Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant

State General Funds

28,931,713

0

28,931,713

TOTAL FUNDS

$28,931,713

$0

$28,931,713

Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas

State General Funds

1,730,000

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,730,000

$0

1,730,000 $1,730,000

Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education

State General Funds

3,820,783

0

3,820,783

TOTAL FUNDS

$3,820,783

$0

$3,820,783

Georgia Composite Medical Board State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

2,365,838 300,000
$2,665,838

23,683 0
$23,683

2,389,521 300,000
$2,689,521

Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency

State General Funds

2,306,184

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,306,184

3,230 $3,230

2,309,414 $2,309,414

FY 2021 Original Budget
28,931,713 $28,931,713
1,730,000 $1,730,000
3,820,783 $3,820,783
2,365,838 300,000
$2,665,838
2,306,184 $2,306,184

Changes
0 $0
100,000 $100,000
0 $0
0 0 $0
0 $0

FY 2022 Budget
28,931,713 $28,931,713
1,830,000 $1,830,000
3,820,783 $3,820,783
2,365,838 300,000
$2,665,838
2,306,184 $2,306,184

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Department of Community Health
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration (DCH)
Georgia Board of Dentistry
Georgia State Board of Pharmacy Health Care Access and Improvement
Healthcare Facility Regulation
Indigent Care Trust Fund Medicaid- Aged Blind and Disabled
Medicaid- Low-Income Medicaid
PeachCare
State Health Benefit Plan

FY 2019 Expenditures
$638,462,368 861,388 857,497
22,099,256 23,339,163 469,986,649
6,510,782,382 4,405,999,832
303,954,444 3,349,852,286

SUBTOTAL

$15,726,195,265

(Excludes Attached Agencies)
Attached Agencies
Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Board Administration Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Graduate Medical Education Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Mercer School of Medicine Grant Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas
Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education

$989,571 17,378,568 33,371,966 23,431,843
1,775,344
3,248,113

Georgia Composite Medical Board Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency
SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)

3,332,049 2,279,464 $85,806,918

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Federal COVID Funds Federal Recovery Funds Other Funds Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL

$15,812,002,183
8,482,502,979
21,415,930 3,920,708,739
5,352,896 $12,429,980,544

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Payment
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

2,766,551,815 127,252,432 154,262,561 333,954,831
$3,382,021,639

FY 2020 Expenditures
$466,666,539 770,577 773,406
35,931,749 25,699,600 449,218,149
6,724,444,709 4,881,762,423
266,812,748 3,385,618,087
$16,237,697,987

FY 2021 Original Budget
$414,765,703 791,728 730,696
26,017,914 25,868,720 399,662,493
6,751,037,236 4,721,460,239
456,218,845 3,745,279,350
$16,541,832,924

$959,095 21,394,935 24,039,911 28,897,850
2,158,262

$1,012,131 21,961,354 24,881,103 28,931,713
1,730,000

4,138,933 3,020,878 2,265,402 $86,875,266 $16,324,573,253

3,820,783 2,665,838 2,306,184 $87,309,106 $16,629,142,030

8,791,499,737 345,180,757 8,807,209
3,885,684,331 56,666,434
$13,087,838,468
2,591,594,465 131,474,797 168,452,690 345,212,831
$3,236,734,783

8,608,318,309
4,269,720,794
$12,878,039,103
3,051,149,196 186,152,280 157,165,756 356,635,695
$3,751,102,927

Amended FY 2021 Budget $423,573,713
797,111 739,308 26,028,679 33,845,564 508,081,440 6,452,403,926 4,887,275,921 495,671,857 3,745,279,350 $16,573,696,869
$1,018,590
21,961,354
24,881,103
28,931,713 1,730,000
3,820,783 2,689,521 2,309,414
$87,342,478
$16,661,039,347
9,069,170,321
4,269,720,794
$13,338,891,115
2,674,986,945 136,152,280 157,267,497 353,741,510
$3,322,148,232

FY 2022 Budget $428,629,936
791,728 730,696 20,342,914 38,448,495 505,243,187 6,767,679,303 5,226,233,581 474,437,694 3,745,279,350 $17,207,816,884
$1,012,131
25,087,190
30,707,794
28,931,713 1,830,000
3,820,783 2,665,838 2,306,184 $96,361,633
$17,304,178,517
8,965,512,600
4,269,720,794
$13,235,233,394
3,397,862,281 124,062,351 159,928,774 387,091,717
$4,068,945,123

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Department of Community Supervision
Roles and Responsibilities

The Georgia General Assembly passed House Bill (HB) 310, and on May 7, 2015, Governor Deal signed HB 310 into law thereby creating the Department of Community Supervision (DCS). HB 310 transferred the responsibilities of the community supervision of parolees from the State Board of Pardons and Paroles and probationers from the Department of Corrections to DCS. The bill also transferred oversight of private and governmental misdemeanor probation entities from the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council (CMPAC) to DCS.
Commencing operations on July 1, 2015, as a part of the executive branch of Georgia's government, the Department of Community Supervision is responsible for the effective and efficient supervision of approximately 224,000 adult felony offenders.
AGENCY OPERATIONS
The Field Operations Division is the largest within DCS. DCS Field Offices are aligned with the 10 judicial districts and 49 judicial circuits. The agency employs evidence-based practices to hold offenders accountable and reduce the state's recidivism rate. The department utilizes a holistic approach to offender supervision that involves all facets of the community, which includes victims and their families, programs for offenders and their families, involvement in community activities and partnerships with other criminal justice agencies.
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF TRANSITION, SUPPORT, AND REENTRY
The Governor's Office of Transition, Support, and Reentry (GOTSR) is tasked with promoting successful offender reentry and reducing recidivism in order to enhance public safety. Through collaboration with other state agencies, as well as nongovernmental stakeholders, GOTSR works to develop and execute robust and systematic reentry plans for Georgia offenders and to ensure the delivery of appropriate services to offenders reentering society.

COURT, BOARD, AND FIELD SERVICES The Court, Board, and Field Services Division offers several
initiatives and programs that advance the operational priorities of the Field Operations Division, including:
Parole Board Services, Warrants, and Revocation Superior Court Accountability Court Services Sentencing Alternatives Day Reporting Centers Electronic and Voice Monitoring Community Counseling Services
ATTACHED AGENCIES The Georgia Commission on Family Violence was created by
the General Assembly in 1992 and tasked to develop a comprehensive state plan to end family violence in Georgia. The Commission conducts research and provides training to law enforcement, family violence task forces, advocates, Family Violence Intervention Programs and other criminal justice system personnel about domestic violence. The agency also monitors legislation and other policies impacting victims of domestic violence, certifies all of Georgia's Family Violence Intervention Programs, and co-coordinates the statewide Domestic Violence Fatality Review Project.
AUTHORITY Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Community Supervision
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DCS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Field Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve Georgia citizens through effective and efficient
offender supervision in communities, while providing opportunities for successful outcomes. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Provide one-time funds to replace 53 vehicles for field operations. Total Change
Misdemeanor Probation Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of all governmental and private misdemeanor
providers through inspection and investigation. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Governor's Office of Transition, Support, and Reentry Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a collaboration of governmental and non-governmental
stakeholders to develop and execute a systematic reentry plan for Georgia offenders and ensure the delivery of services to reduce recidivism and support the success of returning citizens. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Georgia Commission on Family Violence Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the study and evaluation of needs and services relating to
family violence in Georgia, develop models for community task forces on family violence, provide training and continuing education on the dynamics of family violence, and develop standards to be used in the certification and regulation of Family Violence Intervention Programs. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change

$59,208 $59,208
$1,818,209 1,580,000
$3,398,209
$7,536 $7,536
$24,760 $24,760
$6,459 $6,459

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Department of Community Supervision
Program Budgets
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DCS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency. Recommended Change:
1. Continue electronic monitoring supervision program using innovative 21st century technology on offenders being supervised by the Department of Community Supervision. Total Change
Field Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve Georgia citizens through effective and efficient
offender supervision in communities, while providing opportunities for successful outcomes. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81%
2. Redirect funds from unrenewed contracts to support positions that perform counseling services. Total Change
Misdemeanor Probation Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of all governmental and private misdemeanor
providers through inspection and investigation. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Governor's Office of Transition, Support, and Reentry Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a collaboration of governmental and non-governmental
stakeholders to develop and execute a systematic reentry plan for Georgia offenders and ensure the delivery of services to reduce recidivism and support the success of returning citizens. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Georgia Commission on Family Violence Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the study and evaluation of needs and services relating to
family violence in Georgia, develop models for community task forces on family violence, provide training and continuing education on the dynamics of family violence, and develop standards to be used in the certification and regulation of Family Violence Intervention Programs. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change

Yes $0
$706 Yes
$706
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0

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Department of Community Supervision
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$166,417,149

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$166,417,149

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$305,967 $305,967

Changes
$3,496,172 $3,496,172
$0 $0

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$169,913,321 $169,913,321

$166,417,149 $166,417,149

$305,967 $305,967

$305,967 $305,967

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$171,229 $171,229
$166,894,345

$0 $0
$3,496,172

$171,229 $171,229
$170,390,517

$171,229 $171,229
$166,894,345

Changes
$706 $706
$0 $0 $0 $0 $706

FY 2021 Original Budget

Changes

Departmental Administration (DCS)

State General Funds

9,457,738

59,208

TOTAL FUNDS

$9,457,738

$59,208

Field Services

State General Funds

152,116,636

3,398,209

Other Funds

10,000

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$152,126,636

$3,398,209

Misdemeanor Probation

State General Funds

831,165

7,536

TOTAL FUNDS

$831,165

$7,536

Governor's Office of Transition, Support, and Reentry

State General Funds

3,525,100

24,760

TOTAL FUNDS

$3,525,100

$24,760

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Georgia Commission on Family Violence

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

486,510 305,967

Other Funds

161,229

TOTAL FUNDS

$953,706

6,459
0 0 $6,459

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

9,516,946 $9,516,946

9,457,738 $9,457,738

155,514,845 10,000
$155,524,845

152,116,636 10,000
$152,126,636

838,701 $838,701

831,165 $831,165

3,549,860 $3,549,860

3,525,100 $3,525,100

492,969
305,967 161,229 $960,165

486,510
305,967 161,229 $953,706

Changes
0 $0
706 0
$706
0 $0
0 $0
0 0 0 $0

FY 2022 Budget
$166,417,855 $166,417,855
$305,967 $305,967 $171,229 $171,229 $166,895,051
FY 2022 Budget
9,457,738 $9,457,738
152,117,342 10,000
$152,127,342
831,165 $831,165
3,525,100 $3,525,100
486,510 305,967 161,229 $953,706

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Department of Community Supervision
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration (DCS) Field Services Misdemeanor Probation Governor's Office of Transition, Support, and Reentry
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Georgia Commission on Family Violence SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)
Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
SUBTOTAL
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2019 Expenditures
$9,141,093 165,073,395
803,623
4,901,699 $179,919,810

FY 2020 Expenditures
$9,747,833 163,846,950
753,178
4,718,755 $179,066,716

FY 2021 Original Budget
$9,457,738 152,126,636
831,165
3,525,100 $165,940,639

$993,188 $993,188
$180,912,998
1,195,331 2,066,197 $3,261,528
177,651,469 $177,651,469

$848,044 $848,044
$179,914,760
2,663,658 2,676,877 $5,340,535
174,574,224 $174,574,224

$953,706 $953,706
$166,894,345
305,967 171,229 $477,196
166,417,149 $166,417,149

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$9,516,946 155,524,845
838,701 3,549,860 $169,430,352
$960,165
$960,165
$170,390,517
305,967 171,229 $477,196
169,913,321 $169,913,321

FY 2022 Budget
$9,457,738 152,127,342
831,165 3,525,100 $165,941,345
$953,706 $953,706
$166,895,051
305,967 171,229 $477,196
166,417,855 $166,417,855

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

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Department of Corrections
Roles and Responsibilities

The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) administers the prison sentences of offenders adjudicated by Georgia courts. More than 40,000 of these offenders are serving prison sentences. The Department serves the state in the following ways:
Protecting citizens from incarcerated and supervised inmates; correctional environments will be safe, secure, and disciplined for all staff and offenders.
Implementing sound correctional practices founded upon reliable and timely information; communications are enhanced through public awareness, collaborative partnerships, and effective departmental teamwork leading to a continuum of balanced sanctions available to the whole criminal justice system.
Preparing inmates to accept responsibility for their offenses, to restore harm done to the community, and to lead productive, crime-free lives. This involves providing rehabilitative services in the areas of mental health, substance abuse, behavioral counseling, education, and job training.
Developing a highly trained and professional workforce available to achieve the Department's mission, both today and in years to come.
AGENCY OPERATIONS
Incarceration offers a highly structured and secure environment, which removes offenders who pose a high risk from the community. GDC provides legally mandated services in the areas of physical, dental, and mental health, counseling, education, vocational training, chaplain services, and recreation.
GDC requires offenders in its facilities to work to support the prison system and the community. Inmates work in prison farm operations, food preparation, laundry, construction, facility and landscape maintenance, and perform factory work in Georgia Correctional Industries' manufacturing plants. The types of GDC institutions include the following facilities:
State Prisons (33): These institutions are typically reserved for felony inmates with more than one year of incarceration to serve.
County Prisons (21): The state pays a subsidy to county institutions to house and supervise state inmates. Inmates assigned to the county prisons typically work on roadway or construction projects for the county in which they are housed.
Probation Detention Centers (7) and Probation Boot Camp (1): These two programs offer a short-term, intensive incarceration period that enforces strict discipline and paramilitary protocol.
Transition Centers (9 stand-alone and 3 attached to other facilities): These community-based centers are designed to allow inmates nearing the end of their prison term to prepare for life in the community. GDC requires residents to have jobs

in the local community, pay room and board to the center, and support their families. Private Prisons (4): CoreCivic owns and operates three prisons in Coffee, Jenkins, and Wheeler counties. The GEO Group, Inc. operates one facility in Baldwin County. Like state prisons, these facilities are typically reserved for felony offenders with more than one year of incarceration to serve. Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Centers (4 stand-alone and 7 programs within State Prisons): RSAT is a nine-month, highly structured program that targets high risk, high needs inmates nearing release, probationers sentenced by the courts, parole revocators and other court or GDCreferred inmates who have a need for intensive substance abuse programming. Integrated Treatment Facilities (2): ITF is a nine-month, highly structured program that actively combines interventions intended to address both mental health and substance abuse issues in persons with co-occurring disorders with the intention of treating both disorders, related problems and the whole person more effectively. Re-Entry Facility (1): GDC has reopened a state prison facility that has been remissioned to function as a re-entry facility for the Metro Atlanta area. The facility focuses on rehabilitating offenders to achieve recidivism reduction and accommodate re-entry needs. Offenders are connected, pre- and postrelease, with local stakeholders in the areas of employment, housing, education, treatment, and other services needed to successfully transition back into society.
Other agency operations critical to the state correctional system include the following programs: Health Services: Provides the required constitutional level of
health care in the most efficient, cost-effective, and humane manner possible, while protecting the public health interests of the citizens of Georgia through planning, implementing, and coordinating physical, dental, and mental health services as required, across GDC. Food and Farm Operations: Provides meals for offenders through raising crops and livestock, managing timber, and producing dairy items that will be used in the preparing of meals for offenders. County Jail Subsidy: Provides reimbursement to counties for the cost of incarcerating state prisoners in their local facilities while awaiting transfer into GDC custody after sentencing. Offender Management: Coordinates and operates the following agency wide support services to ensure public safety: canine units, the County Correctional Institutions program, Correctional Emergency Response Teams, inmate classification, inmate diagnostics, the jail coordination unit, the release and agreements unit, and tactical squads.
AUTHORITY
Titles 9, 17, and 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Corrections
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
County Jail Subsidy Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse counties for the costs of incarcerating state prisoners in their
local facilities after sentencing. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect $1,365,900 in federal Coronavirus Relief Funds as authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Total Change
Departmental Administration (DOC) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by providing an effective and
efficient department that administers a balanced correctional system. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Utilize existing funds to implement a 10% increase for correctional officers effective April 1, 2021. Total Change
Detention Centers Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details,
counseling, and substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more security or supervision than provided by regular community supervision. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Transfer savings from implementation of a new timekeeping system in the State Prisons program for a contract rate increase for residential substance abuse treatment. 3. Prioritize offender bed use at existing facilities statewide due to a reduced offender population to mitigate the need for future facility expansions. 4. Utilize existing funds to implement a 10% increase for correctional officers effective April 1, 2021. Total Change
Food and Farm Operations Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage timber, raise crops and livestock, and produce dairy items
used in preparing meals for offenders. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Utilize existing funds to implement a 10% increase for correctional officers effective April 1, 2021. Total Change
Health Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required constitutional level of physical, dental, and mental
health care to all inmates of the state correctional system. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Transfer savings from implementation of a new timekeeping system in the State Prisons program and savings from a low offender population at county correctional institutes in the Offender Management program for projected physical health contract expenses.
3. Reflect $1,032,829 in federal Coronavirus Relief Funds as authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Total Change
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

Yes $0
$189,464 Yes
$189,464
$737,403 1,505,131
Yes Yes $2,242,534
$210,994 Yes
$210,994
$22,607 3,872,236
Yes $3,894,843
131

Department of Corrections
Program Budgets
Offender Management
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and operate the following agency-wide support services to ensure public safety: canine units, the County Correctional Institutions program, Correctional Emergency Response Teams, inmate classification, inmate diagnostics, the jail coordination unit, the release and agreements unit, and tactical squads.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Transfer savings from a low offender population at county correctional institutes to the Health program for projected physical health contract expenses. 3. Utilize existing funds to implement a 10% increase for correctional officers effective April 1, 2021. Total Change
Private Prisons
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective prison facilities that ensure public safety.
Recommended Change: 1. Utilize existing funds to implement a 10% increase for correctional officers effective April 1, 2021. Total Change
State Prisons
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, religious support, vocational training, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for violent and/or repeat offenders, or nonviolent offenders who have exhausted all other forms of punishment in a secure, well-supervised setting; to assist in the reentry of these offenders back into society; and to provide fire services and work details to the Department, state agencies, and local communities.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Transfer savings from implementation of a new timekeeping system to the Health program for physical health contract expenses (($3,010,242)) and to the Detention Centers program for a contract rate increase for residential substance abuse treatment ($1,505,131)). 3. Provide one-time funds to replace 43 vehicles for inmate transportation and 50 vehicles for staff use and emergency response. 4. Prioritize offender bed use at existing facilities statewide due to a reduced offender population to mitigate the need for future facility expansions. 5. Utilize existing funds to implement a 10% increase for correctional officers in state prison facilities effective April 1, 2021. 6. Reflect $78,593,152 in federal Coronavirus Relief Funds as authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Total Change
Transition Centers
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide "work release," allowing inmates to obtain and maintain a paying job in the community, while still receiving housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment in a structured center.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Prioritize offender bed use at existing facilities statewide due to a reduced offender population to mitigate the need for future facility expansions. 3. Utilize existing funds to implement a 10% increase for correctional officers effective April 1, 2021. Total Change

$62,437 (861,994)
Yes ($799,557)
Yes $0
$6,526,820 (4,515,373)
3,320,000 Yes Yes Yes
$5,331,447
$354,169 Yes Yes
$354,169

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Department of Corrections
Program Budgets
FY 2022 Budget Changes
County Jail Subsidy Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse counties for the costs of incarcerating state prisoners in their
local facilities after sentencing. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Departmental Administration (DOC) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by providing an effective and
efficient department that administers a balanced correctional system. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81%
2. Utilize existing funds to implement a 10% increase for correctional officers in state prison facilities. Total Change
Detention Centers Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details,
counseling, and substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more security or supervision than provided by regular community supervision. Recommended Change: 1. Transfer funds from the State Prisons program to the Detention Centers program due to savings from implementation of a new timekeeping system for a contract rate increase for residential substance abuse treatment. 2. Prioritize offender bed use at existing facilities statewide due to a reduced offender population to mitigate the need for future facility expansions. 3. Utilize existing funds to implement a 10% increase for correctional officers in state prison facilities. Total Change
Food and Farm Operations Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage timber, raise crops and livestock, and produce dairy items
used in preparing meals for offenders. Recommended Change:
1. Utilize existing funds to implement a 10% increase for correctional officers in state prison facilities. Total Change
Health Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required constitutional level of physical, dental, and mental
health care to all inmates of the state correctional system. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% Total Change
Offender Management Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and operate the following agency-wide support services to
ensure public safety: canine units, the County Correctional Institutions program, Correctional Emergency Response Teams, inmate classification, inmate diagnostics, the jail coordination unit, the release and agreements unit, and tactical squads. Recommended Change: 1. Utilize existing funds to implement a 10% increase for correctional officers in state prison facilities.
Total Change
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

$0 $0
$897 Yes
$897
$3,016,262 Yes Yes
$3,016,262
Yes $0
$1,193 $1,193
Yes $0 133

Department of Corrections
Program Budgets
Private Prisons
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective prison facilities that ensure public safety.
Recommended Change: 1. Utilize existing funds to implement a 10% increase for correctional officers. Total Change
State Prisons
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, religious support, vocational training, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for violent and/or repeat offenders, or nonviolent offenders who have exhausted all other forms of punishment in a secure, well-supervised setting; to assist in the reentry of these offenders back into society; and to provide fire services and work details to the Department, state agencies, and local communities.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Transfer funds from the State Prisons program to the Detention Centers program due to savings from implementation of a new timekeeping system for a contract rate increase for residential substance abuse treatment. 3. Prioritize offender bed use at existing facilities statewide due to a reduced offender population to mitigate the need for future facility expansions. 4. Utilize existing funds to implement a 10 percent increase for correctional officers in state prison facilities. Total Change
Transition Centers
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide "work release," allowing inmates to obtain and maintain a paying job in the community, while still receiving housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment in a structured center.
Recommended Change: 1. Prioritize offender bed use at existing facilities statewide due to a reduced offender population to mitigate the need for future facility expansions. 2. Utilize existing funds to implement a 10% increase for correctional officers in state prison facilities. Total Change

Yes $0
$9,382 (3,016,262)
Yes Yes ($3,006,880)
Yes Yes
$0

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Department of Corrections
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$1,127,610,719

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,127,610,719

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$170,555 $170,555

Changes

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$11,423,894 $11,423,894

$1,139,034,613 $1,139,034,613

$1,127,610,719 $1,127,610,719

$0

$170,555

$170,555

$0

$170,555

$170,555

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$13,564,603 $13,564,603
$1,141,345,877

$0 $0
$11,423,894

$13,564,603 $13,564,603
$1,152,769,771

$13,564,603 $13,564,603
$1,141,345,877

Changes

FY 2022 Budget

$11,472 $11,472

$1,127,622,191 $1,127,622,191

$0 $0
$0 $0
$11,472

$170,555 $170,555
$13,564,603 $13,564,603
$1,141,357,349

FY 2021 Original Budget

County Jail Subsidy

State General Funds

5,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$5,000

Departmental Administration (DOC)

State General Funds

32,642,375

TOTAL FUNDS

$32,642,375

Detention Centers

State General Funds

47,840,297

Other Funds

2,453,500

TOTAL FUNDS

$50,293,797

Food and Farm Operations

State General Funds

27,456,832

TOTAL FUNDS

$27,456,832

Health

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

247,591,112 70,555

Other Funds

390,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$248,051,667

Offender Management

State General Funds

43,992,694

Other Funds

30,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$44,022,694

Private Prisons

State General Funds

127,161,280

TOTAL FUNDS

$127,161,280

State Prisons

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

574,515,711 100,000

Other Funds

10,691,103

TOTAL FUNDS

$585,306,814

Transition Centers

State General Funds

26,405,418

TOTAL FUNDS

$26,405,418

Changes
0 $0
189,464 $189,464
2,242,534 0
$2,242,534
210,994 $210,994
3,894,843 0 0
$3,894,843
(799,557) 0
($799,557)
0 $0
5,331,447 0 0
$5,331,447
354,169 $354,169

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

5,000 $5,000

5,000 $5,000

32,831,839 $32,831,839

32,642,375 $32,642,375

50,082,831 2,453,500
$52,536,331

47,840,297 2,453,500
$50,293,797

27,667,826 $27,667,826

27,456,832 $27,456,832

251,485,955
70,555 390,000 $251,946,510

247,591,112
70,555 390,000 $248,051,667

43,193,137 30,000
$43,223,137

43,992,694 30,000
$44,022,694

127,161,280 $127,161,280

127,161,280 $127,161,280

579,847,158
100,000 10,691,103 $590,638,261

574,515,711
100,000 10,691,103 $585,306,814

26,759,587 $26,759,587

26,405,418 $26,405,418

Changes
0 $0
897 $897
3,016,262 0
$3,016,262
0 $0
1,193 0 0
$1,193
0 0 $0
0 $0
(3,006,880) 0 0
($3,006,880)
0 $0

FY 2022 Budget
5,000 $5,000
32,643,272 $32,643,272
50,856,559 2,453,500
$53,310,059
27,456,832 $27,456,832
247,592,305 70,555
390,000 $248,052,860
43,992,694 30,000
$44,022,694
127,161,280 $127,161,280
571,508,831 100,000
10,691,103 $582,299,934
26,405,418 $26,405,418

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

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Department of Corrections
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources County Jail Subsidy Departmental Administration (DOC) Detention Centers Food and Farm Operations Health Offender Management Private Prisons State Prisons Transition Centers
SUBTOTAL
Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Federal COVID Funds Other Funds
SUBTOTAL
State General Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2019 Expenditures
37,739,504 52,558,808 27,597,310 251,764,019 43,474,358 139,784,108 654,390,674 32,304,815 $1,239,613,596
$1,239,613,596

FY 2020 Expenditures
$1,369,830
37,747,680 51,107,809 28,915,287 251,260,571 45,287,565 139,981,685 640,664,747 31,270,283
$1,227,605,457

FY 2021 Original Budget
$5,000
32,642,375 50,293,797 27,456,832 248,051,667 44,022,694 127,161,280 585,306,814 26,405,418
$1,141,345,877

$1,227,605,457

$1,141,345,877

3,432,108 54,167,749 $57,599,857 1,182,013,739
$1,182,013,739

3,205,758 82,500,404 56,674,591 $142,380,753
1,073,261,001 11,963,703
$1,085,224,704

170,555 13,564,603 $13,735,158 1,127,610,719
$1,127,610,719

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$5,000
32,831,839 52,536,331 27,667,826 251,946,510 43,223,137 127,161,280 590,638,261 26,759,587 $1,152,769,771
$1,152,769,771
170,555
13,564,603 $13,735,158
1,139,034,613
$1,139,034,613

FY 2022 Budget
$5,000 32,643,272 53,310,059 27,456,832 248,052,860 44,022,694 127,161,280 582,299,934 26,405,418 $1,141,357,349
$1,141,357,349
170,555
13,564,603 $13,735,158
1,127,622,191
$1,127,622,191

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Department of Defense
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Defense serves the nation and the State of Georgia by organizing and maintaining National Guard forces, which the President of the United States can call to active duty to augment the nation's regular armed services, or which the Governor, as Commander-in-Chief of the State Militia, can order deployed in instances of disaster, riot, violence, or other dangers threatening the state and its citizens. The Department achieves these objectives through its four components: Office of the Adjutant General, Air National Guard, Army National Guard, and the State Defense Force. Using these components, the Department operates and manages approximately 1,200 training, maintenance, and logistics army facilities statewide. In addition to its core mission, the agency also operates Youth Challenge Academies which provide educational opportunities to at-risk youth.
GEORGIA AIR NATIONAL GUARD The role of the Georgia Air National Guard is to provide fully
equipped and trained combat units which are prepared to respond to state or national emergencies. The activation and deactivation, organization, administration, training, equipping, and housing of its units, as well as the evaluation of its wartime capability, are mandated responsibilities.
GEORGIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
The Georgia Army National Guard is responsible for maintaining a level of operational readiness which allows for immediate and effective response to state or national emergencies, civil disturbances, and natural disasters.

OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
The role of the Office of the Adjutant General is to provide command and control of the entire organization, as well as centralized administrative support for the department. The Adjutant General also serves as the state's director of the Selective Service System.
STATE DEFENSE FORCE The role of the volunteer State Defense Force is to serve as
an auxiliary unit in the event of a full mobilization and to provide assistance to state and local governments and civil organizations during emergencies and natural disasters, as well as support for the staging of special events.
YOUTH CHALLENGE ACADEMY Another responsibility of the Department of Defense is the
operation of Youth Challenge Academies for at-risk youth in the State of Georgia. This program is a preventative rather than a remedial program that targets at-risk youth participants 16 to 18 years of age who are high-school dropouts, unemployed, drugfree, and not involved in the criminal justice system.
AUTHORITY Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Defense
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DOD) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of Georgia. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Military Readiness Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and maintain facilities for the training of Army National Guard,
Air National Guard, and State Defense Force personnel, and to provide an organized militia that can be activated and deployed at the direction of the President or Governor for a man-made crisis or natural disaster. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Youth Educational Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational and vocational opportunities to at-risk youth
through Youth Challenge Academies and Starbase programs. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DOD) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of Georgia. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Military Readiness Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and maintain facilities for the training of Army National Guard,
Air National Guard, and State Defense Force personnel, and to provide an organized militia that can be activated and deployed at the direction of the President or Governor for a man-made crisis or natural disaster. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Youth Educational Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational and vocational opportunities to at-risk youth
through Youth Challenge Academies and Starbase programs. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% Total Change

$11,842 $11,842
$272,355 $272,355
$189,464 $189,464
$0 $0
$0 $0
$107 $107

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Department of Defense
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$10,904,333

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,904,333

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$93,149,285 $93,149,285

Changes
$473,661 $473,661
$0 $0

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$11,377,994 $11,377,994

$10,904,333 $10,904,333

$93,149,285 $93,149,285

$93,149,285 $93,149,285

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$18,831,507 $18,831,507
$122,885,125

$0 $0
$473,661

$18,831,507 $18,831,507
$123,358,786

$18,831,507 $18,831,507
$122,885,125

Changes
$107 $107
$0 $0 $0 $0 $107

FY 2021 Original Budget

Departmental Administration (DOD)

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

1,188,886 721,107

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,909,993

Military Readiness

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

5,359,363 77,768,534

Other Funds

18,827,629

TOTAL FUNDS

$101,955,526

Youth Educational Services

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

4,356,084 14,659,644

Other Funds

3,878

TOTAL FUNDS

$19,019,606

Changes
11,842 0
$11,842
272,355 0 0
$272,355
189,464 0 0
$189,464

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

1,200,728
721,107 $1,921,835

1,188,886
721,107 $1,909,993

5,631,718
77,768,534 18,827,629 $102,227,881

5,359,363
77,768,534 18,827,629 $101,955,526

4,545,548
14,659,644 3,878
$19,209,070

4,356,084
14,659,644 3,878
$19,019,606

Changes
0 0 $0
0 0 0 $0
107 0 0
$107

FY 2022 Budget
$10,904,440 $10,904,440
$93,149,285 $93,149,285 $18,831,507 $18,831,507 $122,885,232
FY 2022 Budget
1,188,886 721,107
$1,909,993
5,359,363 77,768,534 18,827,629 $101,955,526
4,356,191 14,659,644
3,878 $19,019,713

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Department of Defense
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration (DOD) Military Readiness Youth Educational Services SUBTOTAL
Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Federal COVID Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL
State General Funds Governor's Emergency Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2019 Expenditures
$1,801,862 59,059,586 23,525,402
$84,386,850

FY 2020 Expenditures
$1,853,459 56,976,914 21,643,626
$80,473,999

FY 2021 Original Budget
$1,909,993 101,955,526
19,019,606
$122,885,125

$84,386,850

$80,473,999

$122,885,125

67,491,768 5,304,442
$72,796,210 11,590,639
$11,590,639

64,204,534 1,129,783 2,801,008
$68,135,325
11,570,390 768,284
$12,338,674

93,149,285 18,831,507 $111,980,792 10,904,333
$10,904,333

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$1,921,835 102,227,881
19,209,070 $123,358,786
$123,358,786
93,149,285
18,831,507 $111,980,792
11,377,994
$11,377,994

FY 2022 Budget
$1,909,993 101,955,526
19,019,713 $122,885,232
$122,885,232
93,149,285
18,831,507 $111,980,792
10,904,440
$10,904,440

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Department of Driver Services
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Driver Services (DDS) provides license and identification card issuance, driver education and training, and records management. The agency also oversees motorcycle safety, commercial driver's licensing and compliance, and DUI course certification. DDS was established by Executive Order on July 1, 2005, in accordance with HB 501. The three primary programs include Departmental Administration, License Issuance, and the Regulatory Compliance Division.
DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION
The Departmental Administration program is responsible for the assistance and policy direction of the Department of Driver Services. The function of the program is to provide administrative support for the License Issuance and Regulatory Compliance programs. The program includes administrative, financial, public information, legal, human resources, facilities, fleet, and information technology services.
LICENSE ISSUANCE
The License Issuance program carries out the issuance of driver's licenses and permits, as well as public identification cards, the suspension and reinstatement of driver's licenses, and the administration of the commercial driver's license program.

The Department utilizes 60 full-time customer service centers, and seven part-time customer service centers which are situated strategically throughout the state.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE DIVISION The Regulatory Compliance program is responsible for
licensing driver training schools and instructors, licensing driver improvement clinics and instructors, certifying ignition interlock devices and provider centers, and providing online Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP) classes.
AUTHORITY Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Driver Services
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DDS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, motor vehicle registration, and
commercial truck compliance. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Provide funds to replace 25 vehicles and purchase a truck for the mobile license issuance trailer. Total Change
License Issuance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to issue and renew drivers' licenses, maintain driver records, operate
Customer Service Centers, provide online access to services, provide motorcycle safety instruction, produce driver manuals, and investigate driver's license fraud. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Provide funds to implement chat bot technology in the call center to provide improved and more efficient customer service. Total Change
Regulatory Compliance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education programs for both novice and
problem drivers by approving driver education curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance with state laws and regulations; and to certify ignition interlock device providers. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DDS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, motor vehicle registration, and
commercial truck compliance. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
License Issuance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to issue and renew drivers' licenses, maintain driver records, operate
Customer Service Centers, provide online access to services, provide motorcycle safety instruction, produce driver manuals, and investigate driver's license fraud. Recommended Change: 1. Utilize savings from reduced mainframe usage to fund maintenance and operations for the DRIVES system. 2. Increase funds to raise salary plans by $2,000 for critical positions in customer service centers, the contact center, help desk, central issuance, and records management. 3. Increase funds to provide a voter identification outreach program to facilitate the Georgia I.D. registration process. 4. Increase funds for construction and equipment for a new Commercial Driver License (CDL) testing pad and carousel in southeast Georgia. Total Change

$44,137 665,000 $709,137
$667,430 600,000
$1,267,430
$16,148 $16,148
$0 $0
Yes $2,234,413
250,000 1,200,000 $3,684,413

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Department of Driver Services
Program Budgets
Regulatory Compliance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education programs for both novice and
problem drivers by approving driver education curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance with state laws and regulations; and to certify ignition interlock device providers. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% Total Change

$836 $836

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Department of Driver Services
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$63,127,091

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$63,127,091

Changes
$1,992,715 $1,992,715

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$65,119,806 $65,119,806

$63,127,091 $63,127,091

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$2,844,121 $2,844,121
$65,971,212

$0 $0
$1,992,715

$2,844,121 $2,844,121
$67,963,927

$2,844,121 $2,844,121
$65,971,212

Changes
$3,685,249 $3,685,249
$0 $0 $3,685,249

FY 2021 Original Budget

Departmental Administration (DDS)

State General Funds

9,419,138

Other Funds

500,857

TOTAL FUNDS

$9,919,995

License Issuance

State General Funds

52,898,165

Other Funds

1,827,835

TOTAL FUNDS

$54,726,000

Regulatory Compliance

State General Funds

809,788

Other Funds

515,429

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,325,217

Changes
709,137 0
$709,137
1,267,430 0
$1,267,430
16,148 0
$16,148

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

10,128,275 500,857
$10,629,132

9,419,138 500,857
$9,919,995

54,165,595 1,827,835
$55,993,430

52,898,165 1,827,835
$54,726,000

825,936 515,429 $1,341,365

809,788 515,429 $1,325,217

Changes
0 0 $0
3,684,413 0
$3,684,413
836 0
$836

FY 2022 Budget
$66,812,340 $66,812,340
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $69,656,461
FY 2022 Budget
9,419,138 500,857
$9,919,995
56,582,578 1,827,835
$58,410,413
810,624 515,429 $1,326,053

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Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration (DDS) License Issuance Regulatory Compliance SUBTOTAL
Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Federal COVID Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Department of Driver Services
Department Financial Summary

FY 2019 Expenditures
$11,209,448 71,644,311 1,325,863
$84,179,622

FY 2020 Expenditures
$11,465,678 64,575,028 1,245,986
$77,286,692

FY 2021 Original Budget
$9,919,995 54,726,000
1,325,217
$65,971,212

$84,179,622

$77,286,692

$65,971,212

590,780
13,593,911 $14,184,691
69,994,931 $69,994,931

819,499 854,509 8,599,389 $10,273,397
67,013,294 $67,013,294

2,844,121 $2,844,121
63,127,091 $63,127,091

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$10,629,132 55,993,430 1,341,365
$67,963,927
$67,963,927
2,844,121 $2,844,121
65,119,806 $65,119,806

FY 2022 Budget
$9,919,995 58,410,413
1,326,053 $69,656,461
$69,656,461
2,844,121 $2,844,121
66,812,340 $66,812,340

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Bright from the Start: Department of Early Care and Learning
Roles and Responsibilities

Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) is primarily responsible for meeting the child care and early education needs of Georgia's children ages birth through five. It administers the nationally recognized PreKindergarten program, the federal Child Care and Development Fund, the federal child care subsidy program, and federal nutrition programs. The agency also houses the Head Start Collaboration Office and licenses and monitors child care providers.
DECAL also works to enhance the quality, availability, and affordability of early care and education in Georgia. Health and safety, quality and access, and organizational excellence are the agency's guiding principles.
Training and professional development are integral parts of all programs administered by DECAL. The agency coordinates annual professional learning opportunities for Georgia's early learning teachers, administrators, and program sponsors.
PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM Georgia's lottery-funded, voluntary, universal Pre-
Kindergarten Program serves approximately 84,000 students in over 3,800 classes. Georgia's Pre-K Program is one of the largest and most comprehensive Pre-K programs in the nation and continues to be a model for other states.
Pre-K is offered in public school systems as well as through private child care centers. Children four years of age on September 1st of the current school year whose parents are Georgia residents are eligible to attend Georgia's Pre-K Program.
CHILD CARE SERVICES Child Care Services is responsible for licensing and
registering approximately 3,100 child care learning centers and 1,400 family day care homes.
Child Care Services supports child care programs through monitoring, technical assistance, and training to assure safe and healthy environments and improve the quality of education services to children. The staff provides information to parents about Georgia child care programs and trains child care providers on the age appropriate development and care of young children according to established standards.

Federal and state funds also provide subsidized child care for low income working families that meet eligibility requirements for child care assistance through the Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program.
NUTRITION SERVICES
The Nutrition Services program is responsible for administering the United States Department of Agriculture's Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) for Georgia. The goal of these programs is to ensure that low-income children and adults throughout Georgia have access to nutritious meals while they are in a day care setting and during the summer when school is not in session. These programs serve over 85 million meals annually to eligible children. Nutrition Services provides healthy eating and physical activity training and resources for parents and providers through the USDA programs and Caregivers Promoting Healthy Habits Program.
QUALITY INITIATIVES
The Quality Initiatives program works to improve the quality, affordability, and accessibility of child care for children and families. In partnership with internal and external resources, the Quality Initiatives program implements innovative strategies that focus on improving the quality of early education, child care, and nutrition for young children. This includes funding for Georgia's three-star rating system, named Quality Rated, that provides families with helpful information in selecting quality child care and that supports child care providers in raising the quality of care they offer. Other services include the Child Care Resource and Referral System, the Parent Call Center, Inclusion Services, the Scholarships and Incentives programs, and the Georgia Program for Infant and Toddlers.
AUTHORITY
Title 20-1A of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes

Child Care Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate, license, and train child care providers; to support the infant and toddler and afterschool networks; and to provide inclusion services for children with disabilities.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Reduce funds to reflect actual start date for the State Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health coordinator.
3. Reflect the continued use of $144,539,371 in federal funds for the Child Care and Development Block Grant to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Total Change

$390,770 (61,873)
Yes
$328,897

Nutrition Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that USDA-compliant meals are served to eligible children and adults in day care settings and to eligible youth during the summer.

Recommended Change:

1. Reflect the continued use of $43,192,754 in federal funds for Nutrition to prevent, prepare for, and respond to

Yes

the COVID-19 pandemic.

Total Change

$0

Pre-Kindergarten Program
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding, training, technical assistance, and oversight of PreKindergarten programs operated by public and private providers throughout the state and to improve the quality of early learning and increase school readiness for Georgia's four-year-olds.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change

$50,596 $50,596

Quality Initiatives

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to implement innovative strategies and programs that focus on improving the quality of and access to early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

FY 2022 Budget Changes

Child Care Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate, license, and train child care providers; to support the infant and toddler and afterschool networks; and to provide inclusion services for children with disabilities.
Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for the Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program to provide assistance to low-income families for the cost of childcare.
2. Recognize $606,960,000 in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) funds for the Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA 93.575.
3. Recognize $26,728,000 in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) funds for Head Start Coordination CFDA 93.600 with funds going directly to childcare providers for Head Start coordination.
4. Recognize $970,772,000 in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) funds for Child Care Stabilization Grants.

$3,500,000 Yes Yes Yes

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Program Budgets

5. Recognize $17,504,000 in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) funds for an increase in the matching portion of the CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA 93.596. Total Change

Yes $3,500,000

Nutrition Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that USDA-compliant meals are served to eligible children and adults in day care settings and to eligible youth during the summer.

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Pre-Kindergarten Program
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding, training, technical assistance, and oversight of PreKindergarten programs operated by public and private providers throughout the state and to improve the quality of early learning and increase school readiness for Georgia's four-year-olds.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Increase formula funds for training and experience for Pre-K teachers.
3. Increase funds for Pre-K classroom operations by 2.5%.
4. Increase funds for one Pre-K Specialist position that was eliminated in FY2021.
Total Change

$602,706
1,475,848 1,748,849
81,149 $3,908,552

Quality Initiatives

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to implement innovative strategies and programs that focus on improving the quality of and access to early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$54,226,235

Lottery Funds

378,651,314

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$432,877,549

Child Care and Development Block Grant CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$224,092,334
92,548,544
155,318,969 $471,959,847

Changes
$328,897 50,596
$379,493
$0 0 0
$0

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$54,555,132 378,701,910 $433,257,042

$54,226,235 378,651,314 $432,877,549

$224,092,334
92,548,544
155,318,969 $471,959,847

$224,092,334
92,548,544
155,318,969 $471,959,847

Changes
$3,500,000 3,908,552
$7,408,552
$0 0 0
$0

FY 2022 Budget
$57,726,235 382,559,866 $440,286,101
$224,092,334 92,548,544
155,318,969 $471,959,847

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$335,000 $335,000
$905,172,396

$0 $0
$379,493

$335,000 $335,000
$905,551,889

$335,000 $335,000
$905,172,396

$0 $0
$7,408,552

$335,000 $335,000
$912,580,948

Child Care Services
State General Funds Child Care and Development Block Grant CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FUNDS
Nutrition Services Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FUNDS
Pre-Kindergarten Program
Lottery Funds Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FUNDS
Quality Initiatives Child Care and Development Block Grant Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds
TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2021 Original Budget
54,226,235 169,881,819
92,548,544 3,862,250
$320,518,848
148,000,000 $148,000,000
378,651,314 175,000
$378,826,314
54,210,515 3,281,719 335,000
$57,827,234

Changes
328,897 0 0 0
$328,897
0 $0
50,596 0
$50,596
0 0 0 $0

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

54,555,132 169,881,819
92,548,544 3,862,250
$320,847,745

54,226,235 169,881,819
92,548,544 3,862,250
$320,518,848

148,000,000 $148,000,000
378,701,910 175,000
$378,876,910

148,000,000 $148,000,000
378,651,314 175,000
$378,826,314

54,210,515
3,281,719 335,000
$57,827,234

54,210,515
3,281,719 335,000
$57,827,234

Changes
3,500,000 0 0 0
$3,500,000
0 $0
3,908,552 0
$3,908,552
0 0 0 $0

FY 2022 Budget
57,726,235 169,881,819
92,548,544 3,862,250
$324,018,848
148,000,000 $148,000,000
382,559,866 175,000
$382,734,866
54,210,515 3,281,719 335,000
$57,827,234

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Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Child Care Services Nutrition Services Pre-Kindergarten Program Quality Initiatives SUBTOTAL
Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Federal COVID Funds Federal Recovery Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL
State General Funds Lottery Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2019 Expenditures
$283,891,191 149,074,485 366,926,485 78,772,390
$878,664,551
$878,664,551

FY 2020 Expenditures
$434,410,849 147,884,351 378,107,513 51,049,130
$1,011,451,843

FY 2021 Original Budget
$320,518,848 148,000,000 378,826,314 57,827,234
$905,172,396

$1,011,451,843

$905,172,396

446,345,026
1,079,684 2,997,927 $450,422,637
61,475,371 366,766,542 $428,241,913

513,278,653 58,220,520
796,436 $572,295,609
61,223,188 377,933,046 $439,156,234

471,959,847
335,000 $472,294,847
54,226,235 378,651,314 $432,877,549

Amended FY 2021 Budget $320,847,745
148,000,000 378,876,910
57,827,234 $905,551,889
$905,551,889
471,959,847
335,000 $472,294,847
54,555,132 378,701,910 $433,257,042

FY 2022 Budget $324,018,848 148,000,000 382,734,866
57,827,234 $912,580,948
$912,580,948
471,959,847
335,000 $472,294,847
57,726,235 382,559,866 $440,286,101

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Department of Economic Development
Roles and Responsibilities

The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) serves as the lead agency for attracting new business investment, encouraging the expansion of existing industry and small businesses, and locating new markets for Georgia products.
GLOBAL COMMERCE
The Global Commerce division assists businesses that are interested in growing or locating in the state. The agency provides services to support this mission, such as site locating, employee training, market research and connecting businesses with local communities' business development programs. Global Commerce includes the Innovation and Technology Office, which is aimed at attracting high technology and biotech companies to locate and grow in Georgia.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND TRADE
The International Relations and Trade program promotes the state as an ideal source for quality products and services by matching international buyers with Georgia suppliers. The program also works to develop international markets for Georgia products through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing technical and educational assistance to businesses.
SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
The Small and Minority Business Development program assists entrepreneurs, startups, and small and minority businesses by providing technical assistance on direction, planning, and business needs. The program also identifies potential markets and suppliers and aids local communities to help build enabling business environments in support of small business.
FILM, MUSIC, AND DIGITAL
The Film, Music, and Digital Entertainment Office develops and promotes the state's film, television, commercial and music video production, and music recording industries. The office works to attract new entertainment companies and expand existing companies, as well as expanding the entertainment workforce.

TOURISM The Tourism division works with local and regional tourism
organizations in the development of products and promotions. Through its network of regional representatives, it also assists the state's communities and attractions in bringing potential travelers to their areas.
COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS The Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) works with
communities, local governments, and arts organizations to educate and encourage use of arts as a tool for economic development and to preserve our cultural heritage and create increased access to high quality arts experiences.
RURAL DEVELOPMENT The Rural Development division assists rural communities in
becoming more competitive for economic development projects. Representatives from the Department meet with rural stakeholders to identify key strengths and challenges that a community may face. The Department's representatives then educate rural leadership of potential economic development opportunities or assistance programs that may benefit their community. Rural Development also provides for the operations of Georgia's Centers of Innovation, which provide technical expertise and collaborative research opportunities to businesses in key industries.
ATTACHED AGENCIES The Georgia Ports Authority develops, maintains, and
operates ocean and inland ports within Georgia, including the Port of Savannah and Port of Brunswick.
The Georgia World Congress Center Authority operates the Georgia World Congress Center and oversees Centennial Olympic Park and related facilities which host major conferences, trade shows, meetings, and athletic events.
The Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority replaced the Georgia International Maritime Trade Center Authority. The authority oversees the Savannah Convention Center which hosts major conferences and events.
AUTHORITY Title 50-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Economic Development
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DEcD) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to influence, affect, and enhance economic development in Georgia and
provide information to people and companies to promote the state. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Film, Video, and Music Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase industry awareness of Georgia business opportunities,
financial incentives, infrastructure resources, and natural resources in order to attract film, video, music, and electronic gaming industry projects and businesses to the state. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Georgia Council for the Arts Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations and maintain the Georgia State Art
Collection and Capitol Galleries. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Reflect the continued use of $507,900 in federal funds for the National Endowment for the Arts grants to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Total Change
Georgia Council for the Arts - Special Project Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase arts participation and support throughout the state with grants
for non-profit arts and cultural organizations through Partner Grants, Project Grants, Education Grants and the 'Grassroots' arts program. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Global Commerce Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote Georgia as a state that is appealing to businesses along with
being competitive in the international trade market; recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a network of statewide and regional project managers, foreign and domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies; and help develop international markets for Georgia products and attract international companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing international technical and educational assistance to businesses. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change

$19,377 $19,377
$6,459 $6,459
$3,230 Yes
$3,230
$0 $0
$32,295 $32,295

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Department of Economic Development
Program Budgets
International Relations and Trade Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop international markets for Georgia products and to attract
international companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing technical and educational assistance to businesses. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Rural Development Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote rural economic development opportunities and to recruit,
retain and expand businesses in rural communities. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Small and Minority Business Development Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist entrepreneurs and small and minority businesses by providing
technical assistance on planning, advocacy, business needs, and identifying potential markets and suppliers; and to provide assistance to local communities in growing small businesses. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Tourism Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout
the state, operate and maintain state welcome centers, fund the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Humanities Council, and work with communities to develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Provide funds for one-time funding for a targeted advertising campaign to promote interstate Georgia tourism ($1,000,000) and provide funds for operations and marketing at the Georgia World Congress Center Authority ($3,000,000). 3. Increase funds to restore the Georgia Historical Society. Total Change
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DEcD) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to influence, affect, and enhance economic development in Georgia and
provide information to people and companies to promote the state. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for rent to meet actual expenditures. Total Change

$9,689 $9,689
$3,230 $3,230
$5,383 $5,383
$48,443 4,000,000
50,000 $4,098,443
$155,000 $155,000

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Department of Economic Development
Program Budgets
Film, Video, and Music Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase industry awareness of Georgia business opportunities,
financial incentives, infrastructure resources, and natural resources in order to attract film, video, music, and electronic gaming industry projects and businesses to the state. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Council for the Arts Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations and maintain the Georgia State Art
Collection and Capitol Galleries. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Council for the Arts - Special Project Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase arts participation and support throughout the state with grants
for non-profit arts and cultural organizations through Partner Grants, Project Grants, Education Grants and the 'Grassroots' arts program. Recommended Change: 1. Recognize $914,000 in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) funds for the National Endowment for the Arts Grants CFDA 45.024. Total Change
Global Commerce Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote Georgia as a state that is appealing to businesses along with
being competitive in the international trade market; recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a network of statewide and regional project managers, foreign and domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies; and help develop international markets for Georgia products and attract international companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing international technical and educational assistance to businesses. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Increase funds for two project manager positions. Total Change
International Relations and Trade Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop international markets for Georgia products and to attract
international companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing technical and educational assistance to businesses. Recommended Change: 2. Increase funds for inflationary costs to existing contracts. Total Change
Rural Development Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote rural economic development opportunities and to recruit,
retain and expand businesses in rural communities. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
Yes $0
$480 171,720 $172,200
$100,000 $100,000
$0 $0

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Department of Economic Development
Program Budgets
Small and Minority Business Development Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist entrepreneurs and small and minority businesses by providing
technical assistance on planning, advocacy, business needs, and identifying potential markets and suppliers; and to provide assistance to local communities in growing small businesses. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Tourism Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout
the state, operate and maintain state welcome centers, fund the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Humanities Council, and work with communities to develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to restore funds for the Georgia Historical Society. 2. Recognize $2,926,789 in business interruption insurance funds to the Georgia World Congress Center Authority. Recognize $1,142,000 in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) funds for National Endowment for the Humanities Grants CFDA 45.129. Total Change

$0 $0
$50,000 Yes Yes
$50,000

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Department of Economic Development
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$31,041,806

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$31,041,806

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$659,400 $659,400

Changes
$4,178,106 $4,178,106
$0 $0

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$35,219,912 $35,219,912

$31,041,806 $31,041,806

$659,400 $659,400

$659,400 $659,400

Total Funds

$31,701,206

$4,178,106

$35,879,312

$31,701,206

Changes
$477,200 $477,200
$0 $0 $477,200

FY 2021 Original Budget

Departmental Administration (DEcD)

State General Funds

4,816,926

TOTAL FUNDS

$4,816,926

Film, Video, and Music

State General Funds

1,015,872

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,015,872

Georgia Council for the Arts

State General Funds

525,861

TOTAL FUNDS

$525,861

Georgia Council for the Arts - Special Project

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

976,356 659,400

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,635,756

Global Commerce

State General Funds

9,438,202

TOTAL FUNDS

$9,438,202

International Relations and Trade

State General Funds

2,545,794

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,545,794

Rural Development

State General Funds

452,995

TOTAL FUNDS

$452,995

Small and Minority Business Development

State General Funds

925,255

TOTAL FUNDS

$925,255

Tourism

State General Funds

10,344,545

TOTAL FUNDS

$10,344,545

Changes
19,377 $19,377
6,459 $6,459
3,230 $3,230
0 0 $0
32,295 $32,295
9,689 $9,689
3,230 $3,230
5,383 $5,383
4,098,443 $4,098,443

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

4,836,303 $4,836,303

4,816,926 $4,816,926

1,022,331 $1,022,331

1,015,872 $1,015,872

529,091 $529,091

525,861 $525,861

976,356
659,400 $1,635,756

976,356
659,400 $1,635,756

9,470,497 $9,470,497

9,438,202 $9,438,202

2,555,483 $2,555,483

2,545,794 $2,545,794

456,225 $456,225

452,995 $452,995

930,638 $930,638

925,255 $925,255

14,442,988 $14,442,988

10,344,545 $10,344,545

Changes
155,000 $155,000
0 $0
0 $0
0 0 $0
172,200 $172,200
100,000 $100,000
0 $0
0 $0
50,000 $50,000

FY 2022 Budget
$31,519,006 $31,519,006
$659,400 $659,400 $32,178,406
FY 2022 Budget
4,971,926 $4,971,926
1,015,872 $1,015,872
525,861 $525,861
976,356 659,400 $1,635,756
9,610,402 $9,610,402
2,645,794 $2,645,794
452,995 $452,995
925,255 $925,255
10,394,545 $10,394,545

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Department of Economic Development
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration (DEcD)
Film, Video, and Music
Georgia Council for the Arts Georgia Council for the Arts Special Project
Global Commerce
International Relations and Trade
Rural Development Small and Minority Business Development
Tourism
SUBTOTAL

FY 2019 Expenditures
$4,956,595 1,116,114 523,078
1,427,267 10,803,727
2,820,333 2,888,076
968,489 12,322,775
$37,826,454

FY 2020 Expenditures
$4,880,735 1,072,773 515,615
1,672,943 9,930,167 2,685,123 3,034,127
921,144 11,109,641
$35,822,268

FY 2021 Original Budget
$4,816,926 1,015,872 525,861
1,635,756 9,438,202 2,545,794
452,995
925,255 10,344,545
$31,701,206

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
SUBTOTAL

$37,826,454
890,928 2,712,214 $3,603,142

$35,822,268
762,034 2,707,320 $3,469,354

$31,701,206 659,400
$659,400

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

34,223,312 $34,223,312

32,352,915 $32,352,915

31,041,806 $31,041,806

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$4,836,303 1,022,331 529,091 1,635,756 9,470,497 2,555,483 456,225 930,638
14,442,988 $35,879,312
$35,879,312
659,400
$659,400
35,219,912 $35,219,912

FY 2022 Budget
$4,971,926 1,015,872 525,861 1,635,756 9,610,402 2,645,794 452,995 925,255
10,394,545 $32,178,406
$32,178,406
659,400
$659,400
31,519,006 $31,519,006

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Department of Education
Roles and Responsibilities

The State Board of Education establishes policies that the Georgia Department of Education administers under the direction of the State Superintendent of Schools and appoints and reviews the decisions of the State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia (SCSC).
The Department disburses state education funds, provides technical assistance and support services to local school systems, operates three state schools for hearing and visually impaired students, and provides intensive assistance to local schools identified with significant student achievement issues. The SCSC is an independent state level entity with the ability to authorize and monitor state charter schools providing more public educational opportunities throughout the state.
There are 219 state funded local education agencies in the state (180 school systems and 39 state commission charter schools) operating more than 2,300 schools. These schools are primarily funded through the Quality Basic Education (QBE) formula - a partnership between the state and local school systems that provides over $9 billion in funding for education.
CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, AND ASSESSMENT
The Department of Education transitioned from the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) to the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) for the subject areas of English/language arts and mathematics in the 2012-2013 school year. These standards were adopted for all of Georgia's K-12 public schools and align with college and career readiness standards that will help prepare Georgia's students with the knowledge and skills they need in education and training after high school. The standards are internationally benchmarked and are consistent with rigorous high school diploma requirements for all students.
The Department implemented the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (Georgia Milestones), a comprehensive summative assessment program spanning grades 3 through high school designed to measure how well students have mastered the skills outlined in the state-adopted content standards in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Students in grades 5 and 8 complete an end-of-grade assessment in each content area, while students in grades 3, 4, 6, and 7 complete an end-ofgrade assessment in mathematics and English. High school students complete an end-of-course assessment for each of the eight courses designated by the State Board of Education.
In addition to providing daily instruction, the Department administers a number of programs for students in need of additional services, including a program for disabled preschool children, tuition for the multi-disability students, and funding for the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) through grants totaling $92.5 million.

In an effort to expand educational opportunities for all students in Georgia, the department offers a variety of digital experiences through Georgia Virtual Learning. These experiences include the opportunity to take courses through the Georgia Virtual School, recover credit through Georgia Credit Recovery, and access aligned digital content through a blended learning model. All courses and content provided through Georgia Virtual Learning are aligned with the Georgia Standards of Excellence in the core content areas, foreign language, business electives, and Advanced Placement. There were over 30,000 course enrollments for the 2019-2020 school year.
SUPPORTING LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEMS
The Department administers funds and provides technical assistance for school improvement. As part of Georgia's flexibility waiver from the U.S. Department of Education, Georgia developed the Georgia College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI). The CCRPI is a comprehensive school improvement, accountability, and communication platform for all education stakeholders. The Department also implemented the Georgia Student Growth Model that measures the amount of growth a student has demonstrated relative to academically-similar students from across the state. The School Improvement program continues to offer a wide array of services, including professional learning, data analysis, planning and organization, and instructional best practices for schools not meeting standards.
The Department of Education also provides funding and support for many state and federal grant programs, including Title I Part A, Migrant Education, McKinney-Vento Homeless Education, Rural Education, Neglected and Delinquent Education, 21st Century Community Learning Centers, Teacher and Leader Effectiveness, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Pupil Transportation, Equalization, and Career, Technical and Agricultural Education.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
One agency is attached to the Georgia Department of Education for administrative purposes. The State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia annually reviews the academic and financial performance of commission charter schools. It also develops and promotes best practices to ensure the establishment of high-quality charter schools in Georgia.
The State Board of Education reviews the decisions of the State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia. The SCSC operates autonomously, but is funded through the Department.
AUTHORITY
Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Education
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Agricultural Education Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems with developing and funding agricultural
education programs, and to provide afterschool and summer educational and leadership opportunities for students. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for the Area Teacher Program, Extended Day/Year, Young Farmers, and Youth Camps. 3. Reflect the continued use of $1,500,000 in federal funds for Youth Camps to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Total Change
Business and Finance Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for business, finance, facilities, and pupil
transportation. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Central Office Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the State Board of Education,
Departmental programs, and local school systems. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Charter Schools Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize charter schools and charter systems and to provide funds for
competitive grants for planning, implementation, facilities, and operations of those entities. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Communities in Schools Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support Performance Learning Centers and maintain a network of local
affiliate organizations across the state, and to partner with other state and national organizations to support student success in school and beyond. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction to local affiliates. Total Change

$2,153 589,272
Yes $591,425
$46,290 $46,290
$46,290 $46,290
$2,153 $2,153
$85,686 $85,686

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Department of Education
Program Budgets
Curriculum Development
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide, standards-based curriculum to guide instruction and assessment, and to provide training and instructional resources to teachers for implementing this curriculum.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction to grants for Computer Science Professional Development. Total Change
Federal Programs
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect the continued use of $40,755,153 in federal funds for school systems and other educational programs to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Total Change
Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS), which provides services, education, and resources for students ages three to twenty-one with autism or severe emotional behavioral problems and their families.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for the GNETS grants. 2. Recognize CARES Act funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to school-based employees. Total Change
Georgia Virtual School
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the accessibility and breadth of course offerings so that Georgia students can recover credits, access supplementary resources, enhance their studies, or earn additional credits in a manner not involving on-site interaction with a teacher.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Recognize CARES Act funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to school-based employees. 3. Reflect continued use of $2,000,000 in federal funds for Georgia Virtual School to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Total Change
Information Technology Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage enterprise technology for the department, provide internet access to local school systems, support data collection and reporting needs, and support technology programs that assist local school systems.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change

$19,377 60,775
$80,152
Yes $0
$3,669,163 Yes
$3,669,163
$48,443 Yes Yes
$48,443
$27,989 $27,989

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Department of Education
Program Budgets
Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives including: children in residential education
facilities and sparsity grants. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction to feminine hygiene grants and prioritize grants to school systems that have low property tax wealth and high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.
2. Recognize CARES Act funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to school-based employees at Residential Treatment Facilities.
3. Reflect continued use of $324,091 in federal funds for Residential Treatment Facilities to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Total Change
Nutrition Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and resources, so
local program personnel can deliver meals that support nutritional well-being and performance at school and comply with federal standards. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Recognize CARES Act funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to school nutrition staff. Total Change
Preschool Disabilities Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide early educational services to three- and four-year-old students
with disabilities so that they enter school better prepared to succeed. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for grants. 2. Recognize CARES Act funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to school-based
employees. Total Change
Pupil Transportation Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems in their efforts to provide safe and efficient
transportation for students to and from school and school related activities. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for 520 school buses statewide. 2. Recognize CARES Act funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to bus drivers.
Total Change
Quality Basic Education Equalization Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking
below the statewide average of per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for Equalization grants to reflect corrected data for Cartersville City schools. Total Change

$420,000 Yes Yes
$420,000
$47,366 Yes
$47,366
$2,523,306 Yes
$2,523,306
$40,154,400 Yes
$40,154,400
($829,212) ($829,212)

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Department of Education
Program Budgets
Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share
Purpose: The purpose of this program is to recognize the required local portion of the Quality Basic Education program as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-164.
Recommended Change: 1. Adjust Local Five Mil Share for new State Commission charter schools and to correct data for Cartersville City schools. 2. Reflect that the $567,546,563 restoration to the Quality Basic Education program removes the statutorily required cap on FY 2021 Local Five Mill Share earnings. Total Change
Quality Basic Education Program
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide formula funds to school systems based on full time equivalent students for the instruction of students in grades K-12 as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-161.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase formula funds for a midterm adjustment based on enrollment growth. 2. Increase formula funds for the State Commission Charter School supplement. 3. Increase formula funds for a midterm adjustment to the State Commission Charter School supplement training and experience. 4. Adjust formula funds for training and experience to reflect corrected data for Coastal Plains Charter School. 5. Increase formula funds for a midterm adjustment to the charter system grant. 6. Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for K-12 education. 7. Recognize CARES Act funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to teachers, paraprofessionals, school counselors, school psychologists, school nurses, custodians, media specialists, clerical staff and administrative assistants, school principals, assistant principals, instructional coaches, therapists, and other school-based employees. 8. Reflect the continued use of $411,498,415 in federal funds for local school systems to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. 9. Increase funds to reflect the growth in the Special Needs Scholarship ($2,598,671) and reduce funds (($698,671)) based on actual expenditures for Quarters 1-3. 10. Reflect use of $757,028 in federal funds for first-year state charter schools serving elementary school populations with declining enrollment to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19. Total Change
Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia's sixteen Regional Education Service Agencies with funds to assist local school systems with improving the effectiveness of their educational programs by providing curriculum consultation, skill enhancement, professional development, technology training, and other shared services.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for grants to RESAs. Total Change
School Improvement
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide research, technical assistance, resources, teacher professional learning, and leadership training for low-performing schools and local educational agencies to help them design and implement school improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and overall student achievement.
Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change

($1,931,955) (79,532,465) ($81,464,420)
$41,068,733 25,992,777 3,304,450 (4,949,890) 480,152
567,546,563 Yes
Yes 1,900,000
Yes $635,342,785
$137,792 889,508
$1,027,300
$43,060 $43,060

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Department of Education
Program Budgets
State Charter School Commission Administration
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to focus on the development and support of state charter schools in order to better meet the growing and diverse needs of students in this state and to further ensure that state charter schools of the highest academic quality are approved and supported throughout the state in an efficient manner.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect increased other funds ($2,750,166) for Commission administration associated with increased enrollment in State Charter Schools per O.C.G.A. 20-2-2089(b). 2. Utilize $2,153 in other funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
State Schools
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare sensory-impaired and multi-disabled students to become productive citizens by providing a learning environment addressing their academic, vocational, and social development.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction. 3. Recognize CARES Act funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to school-based employees. 4. Reflect the continued use $1,092,193 in federal funds for State Schools to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Total Change
Technology/Career Education
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to equip students with academic, vocational, technical, and leadership skills and to extend learning opportunities beyond the traditional school day and year.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for Extended Day/Year, Vocational Supervisors, Industry Certification, and Youth Apprenticeship programs. Total Change
Testing
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the statewide student assessment program and provide related testing instruments and training to local schools.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Increase funds to administer Georgia Milestones in accordance with federal requirements and lapse funds should testing not occur due to COVID-19 pandemic. 3. Increase funds for alignment of testing standards with curriculum changes for Math and English in accordance with the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). 4. Increase funds for AP exams, maintain $3,734,130 for AP exams for one non-STEM AP exam for low-income students and one AP STEM exam for every student taking an AP STEM course, and maintain existing funds of $1,190,000 for PSAT exams. 5. Increase funds to administer reimbursable grants to local systems for developing the GMAP and Navvy assessment pilots from SB 362 (2018 Session) and authorized under the federal waiver. Total Change

Yes Yes
$0
$8,612 300,000
Yes Yes $308,612
$10,765 840,924 $851,689
$6,459 5,366,103 1,163,364
8,580 500,000 $7,044,506

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

163

Department of Education
Program Budgets
Tuition for Multiple Disability Students Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to partially reimburse school systems for private residential placements
when the school system is unable to provide an appropriate program for a multi-disabled student. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction. Total Change
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Agricultural Education Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems with developing and funding agricultural
education programs, and to provide afterschool and summer educational and leadership opportunities for students. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Reduce funds to reflect rent savings due to the transition to a remote workforce model. 3. Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for the Area Teacher Program, Extended Day/Year, Young Farmers, and Youth Camps. 4. Increase funds for four young farmer positions in Fulton County, Pickens County, Ware County, and Worth County. 5. Provide funds for eight new programs. Total Change
Business and Finance Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for business, finance, facilities, and pupil
transportation. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81%
2. Reduce funds to reflect rent savings due to the transition to a remote workforce model. Total Change
Central Office Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the State Board of Education,
Departmental programs, and local school systems. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81%
2. Reduce funds to reflect rent savings due to the transition to a remote workforce model. 3. Increase funds for a Law Enforcement Teaching Students (LETS) program and leverage matching funds.
Total Change
Charter Schools Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize charter schools and charter systems and to provide funds for
competitive grants for planning, implementation, facilities, and operations of those entities. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81%
2. Reduce funds to reflect rent savings due to the transition to a remote workforce model. 3. Increase funds for charter facility grants pursuant to HB430 (2017 Session).
Total Change

$93,117 $93,117
$36,449 (2,643) 589,272 340,000 68,000 $1,031,078
$2,141 (139,007) ($136,866)
$6,715 (68,941) 250,000 $187,774
$759 (6,740) 1,000,000 $994,019

164

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

Department of Education
Program Budgets
Communities in Schools Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support Performance Learning Centers and maintain a network of local
affiliate organizations across the state, and to partner with other state and national organizations to support student success in school and beyond. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction to local affiliates. Total Change
Curriculum Development Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide, standards-based curriculum to guide instruction
and assessment, and to provide training and instructional resources to teachers for implementing this curriculum. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Reduce funds to reflect rent savings due to the transition to a remote workforce model. 3. Transfer funds from the Technology/Career Education program to the Curriculum Development program for the Rural Teacher Training Initiative. 4. Increase funds for computer science grants per SB108 (2019 Session). 5. Increase funds to fund SB48 (2019 Session) screening mandate and a state educational agency dyslexia specialist. 6. Increase funds for rural coding equipment in partnership with Georgia Cyber Center. Total Change
Federal Programs Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to
school systems. Recommended Change:
1. Recognize $89,976,000 in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) funds for Special Education Grants for States CFDA 84.027 to fund grants to states, preschool, and infants & toddlers.
2. Recognize $65,585,000 in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) funds for the Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools CFDA 84.425R. Total Change
Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support
(GNETS), which provides services, education, and resources for students ages three to twenty-one with autism or severe emotional behavioral problems and their families. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Reduce formula funds for enrollment and training and experience decline. 3. Reduce funds to reflect rent savings due to the transition to a remote workforce model.
4. Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for the GNETS grants. Total Change
Georgia Virtual School Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the accessibility and breadth of course offerings so that
Georgia students can recover credits, access supplementary resources, enhance their studies, or earn additional credits in a manner not involving on-site interaction with a teacher. Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds to reflect rent savings due to the transition to a remote workforce model. Total Change
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

$85,686 $85,686
$7,785 (80,586) 323,000 344,000 1,630,000 240,000 $2,464,199
Yes Yes
$0
$288,590 (3,388,911)
(2,843) 3,669,163 $565,999
($4,452) ($4,452)
165

Department of Education
Program Budgets
Information Technology Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage enterprise technology for the department, provide internet access to local school systems, support data collection and reporting needs, and support technology programs that assist local school systems.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Reduce funds to reflect rent savings due to the transition to a remote workforce model. 3. Increase funds for a pilot program to provide access to STEM and AP STEM virtual courses to students in rural Georgia without district courses. Total Change
Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives including: children in residential education facilities and sparsity grants.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Reduce formula funds for Sparsity Grants based on enrollment data. 3. Reduce formula funds for Residential Treatment Facilities based on attendance; and, participate in developing a new funding formula based on attendance and funding needs. 4. Increase funds for feminine hygiene grants and prioritize grants to school systems that have low property tax wealth and high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. 5. Increase funds for a Residential Treatment Facilities' budget analyst/grant manager. 6. Reflect $268,221 in federal funds for Residential Treatment Facilities as authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Total Change
Nutrition
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and resources, so local program personnel can deliver meals that support nutritional well-being and performance at school and comply with federal standards.
Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81%
2. Reduce funds to reflect rent savings due to the transition to a remote workforce model. 3. Increase funds for school nutrition staff.
Total Change
Preschool Disabilities Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide early educational services to three- and four-year-old students with disabilities so that they enter school better prepared to succeed.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Reduce formula funds based on enrollment decline. 3. Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for grants. Total Change

$9,921 (179,738)
75,000 ($94,817)
$77,201 (249,472) (268,221)
950,000 125,000
Yes $634,508
$862 (8,732) 5,000,000 $4,992,130
$184,132 (4,943,047)
2,523,306 ($2,235,609)

166

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

Department of Education
Program Budgets
Pupil Transportation Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems in their efforts to provide safe and efficient
transportation for students to and from school and school related activities. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for transportation grants based on formula growth. Total Change
Quality Basic Education Equalization Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking
below the statewide average of per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165. Recommended Change:
1. Increase formula funds for Equalization grants. Total Change
Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share Purpose: The purpose of this program is to recognize the required local portion of the Quality Basic Education program
as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-164. Recommended Change:
1. Adjust formula funds for Local Five Mill Share. Total Change
Quality Basic Education Program Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide formula funds to school systems based on full time equivalent
students for the instruction of students in grades K-12 as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-161. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81%
2. Adjust funds for enrollment decline (($110,561,954)) and an increase in training and experience and health insurance ($58,166,829).
3. Increase formula funds for the State Commission Charter School supplement. 4. Increase formula funds for the charter system grant.
5. Reduce formula funds for differentiated pay for newly certified math and science teachers. 6. Maintain current funding and hold harmless for formula reduction for school nurse funding ($1,112,120).
8. Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for K-12 education in QBE ($554,905,095) and other grants ($12,641,468).
9. Recognize $4,249,371,000 in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) funds for the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund CFDA 84.425D. Total Change
Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia's sixteen Regional Education Service Agencies with
funds to assist local school systems with improving the effectiveness of their educational programs by providing curriculum consultation, skill enhancement, professional development, technology training, and other shared services. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Reduce formula funds for RESAs based on enrollment decline. 3. Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for grants to RESAs. Total Change

$179,152 $179,152
$71,918,887 $71,918,887
($111,856,190) ($111,856,190)
$57,348,142 (52,395,125) 35,678,100
22,323 (863,849)
Yes 567,546,563
$607,336,154
$21,071 (162,941)
889,508 $747,638

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

167

Department of Education
Program Budgets
School Improvement
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide research, technical assistance, resources, teacher professional learning, and leadership training for low-performing schools and local educational agencies to help them design and implement school improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and overall student achievement.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Reduce funds to reflect rent savings due to the transition to a remote workforce model. Total Change
State Charter School Commission Administration
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to focus on the development and support of state charter schools in order to better meet the growing and diverse needs of students in this state and to further ensure that state charter schools of the highest academic quality are approved and supported throughout the state in an efficient manner.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect increased other funds ($2,750,166) for Commission administration associated with increased enrollment in State Charter Schools per O.C.G.A. 20-2-2089(b). Total Change
State Schools
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare sensory-impaired and multi-disabled students to become productive citizens by providing a learning environment addressing their academic, vocational, and social development.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Increase formula funds for training and experience. 3. Reduce funds to reflect rent savings due to the transition to a remote workforce model. 4. Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction. Total Change
Technology/Career Education
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to equip students with academic, vocational, technical, and leadership skills and to extend learning opportunities beyond the traditional school day and year.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for Extended Day/Year, Vocational Supervisors, Industry Certification, and Youth Apprenticeship programs. 3. Reduce funds to reflect rent savings due to the transition to a remote workforce model. 4. Transfer funds from the Technology/Career Education program to the Curriculum Development program for the Rural Teacher Training Initiative. 5. Reduce funds for unimplemented pilot program. Total Change

$10,691 (55,507) ($44,816)
Yes $0
$46,986 211,362 (6,192) 300,000 $552,156
$73,991 840,924 (27,754) (323,000) (250,000) $314,161

168

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

Department of Education
Program Budgets
Testing Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the statewide student assessment program and provide
related testing instruments and training to local schools. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81%
2. Increase funds to administer Georgia Milestones in accordance with federal requirements. 3. Increase funds for a pilot program for Computer Science Principles AP exams with a focus on schools and
systems with no AP coursework. Total Change
Tuition for Multiple Disability Students Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to partially reimburse school systems for private residential placements
when the school system is unable to provide an appropriate program for a multi-disabled student. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction. Total Change

$9,327 2,313,876
125,000 $2,448,203
$93,117 $93,117

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

169

Department of Education
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$9,632,727,015

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,632,727,015

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$112,501
2,096,036,213 $2,096,148,714

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL RECOVERY FUNDS

$2,333,773 $2,333,773

Changes

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$610,160,100 $610,160,100

$10,242,887,115 $10,242,887,115

$9,632,727,015 $9,632,727,015

$0

$112,501

$112,501

0

2,096,036,213

2,096,036,213

$0

$2,096,148,714

$2,096,148,714

$0

$2,333,773

$2,333,773

$0

$2,333,773

$2,333,773

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$25,460,854 $25,460,854
$11,756,670,356

$2,750,166 $2,750,166
$612,910,266

$28,211,020 $28,211,020
$12,369,580,622

$25,460,854 $25,460,854
$11,756,670,356

Changes

FY 2022 Budget

$580,172,111 $580,172,111

$10,212,899,126 $10,212,899,126

$0

$112,501

0

2,096,036,213

$0 $2,096,148,714

$0 $0
$2,750,166 $2,750,166 $582,922,277

$2,333,773 $2,333,773
$28,211,020 $28,211,020 $12,339,592,633

FY 2021 Original Budget

Agricultural Education

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

10,715,588 482,773

Other Funds

3,060,587

TOTAL FUNDS

$14,258,948

Business and Finance Administration

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

7,036,497 426,513

Other Funds

9,207,077

TOTAL FUNDS

$16,670,087

Central Office

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

4,003,893 24,472,585

Other Funds

487,859

TOTAL FUNDS

$28,964,337

Charter Schools

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

4,111,590 23,475,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$27,586,590

Communities in Schools

State General Funds

1,285,290

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,285,290

Curriculum Development

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

4,135,954 2,745,489

Other Funds

59,232

Changes
591,425 0 0
$591,425
46,290 0 0
$46,290
46,290 0 0
$46,290
2,153 0
$2,153
85,686 $85,686
80,152 0 0

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

11,307,013
482,773 3,060,587 $14,850,373

10,715,588
482,773 3,060,587 $14,258,948

7,082,787
426,513 9,207,077 $16,716,377

7,036,497
426,513 9,207,077 $16,670,087

4,050,183
24,472,585 487,859
$29,010,627

4,003,893
24,472,585 487,859
$28,964,337

4,113,743
23,475,000 $27,588,743

4,111,590
23,475,000 $27,586,590

1,370,976 $1,370,976

1,285,290 $1,285,290

4,216,106
2,745,489 59,232

4,135,954
2,745,489 59,232

Changes
1,031,078 0 0
$1,031,078
(136,866) 0 0
($136,866)
187,774 0 0
$187,774
994,019 0
$994,019
85,686 $85,686
2,464,199 0 0

FY 2022 Budget
11,746,666 482,773
3,060,587 $15,290,026
6,899,631 426,513
9,207,077 $16,533,221
4,191,667 24,472,585
487,859 $29,152,111
5,105,609 23,475,000 $28,580,609
1,370,976 $1,370,976
6,600,153 2,745,489
59,232

170

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

Department of Education
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Changes

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,940,675

$80,152

Federal Programs

Federal Funds Not

Specifically Identified

1,192,922,003

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,192,922,003

$0

Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS)

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

52,799,931 11,322,802

3,669,163 0

TOTAL FUNDS

$64,122,733

$3,669,163

Georgia Virtual School

State General Funds

2,598,602

48,443

Other Funds

7,516,302

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$10,114,904

$48,443

Information Technology Services

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

19,238,272 409,267

27,989 0

TOTAL FUNDS

$19,647,539

$27,989

Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

State General Funds

14,129,024

420,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$14,129,024

$420,000

Nutrition

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

24,526,105 757,469,531

47,366 0

Other Funds

184,000

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$782,179,636

$47,366

Preschool Disabilities Services

State General Funds

38,305,599

2,523,306

TOTAL FUNDS

$38,305,599

$2,523,306

Pupil Transportation

State General Funds

136,362,090

40,154,400

TOTAL FUNDS

$136,362,090

$40,154,400

Quality Basic Education Equalization

State General Funds

726,052,218

(829,212)

TOTAL FUNDS

$726,052,218

($829,212)

Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

State General Funds

(2,058,907,232)

(81,464,420)

TOTAL FUNDS

($2,058,907,232) ($81,464,420)

Quality Basic Education Program

State General Funds

10,552,819,923

635,342,785

TOTAL FUNDS

$10,552,819,923

$635,342,785

Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs)

State General Funds

13,248,008

1,027,300

TOTAL FUNDS

$13,248,008

$1,027,300

School Improvement

State General Funds

9,882,267

43,060

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$7,020,827

FY 2021 Original Budget
$6,940,675

1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003

1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003

56,469,094
11,322,802 $67,791,896

52,799,931
11,322,802 $64,122,733

2,647,045 7,516,302 $10,163,347

2,598,602 7,516,302 $10,114,904

19,266,261
409,267 $19,675,528

19,238,272
409,267 $19,647,539

14,549,024 $14,549,024

14,129,024 $14,129,024

24,573,471
757,469,531 184,000
$782,227,002

24,526,105
757,469,531 184,000
$782,179,636

40,828,905 $40,828,905

38,305,599 $38,305,599

176,516,490 $176,516,490

136,362,090 $136,362,090

725,223,006 $725,223,006

726,052,218 $726,052,218

(2,140,371,652) (2,058,907,232) ($2,140,371,652) ($2,058,907,232)

11,188,162,708 $11,188,162,708

10,552,819,923 $10,552,819,923

14,275,308 $14,275,308

13,248,008 $13,248,008

9,925,327

9,882,267

Changes $2,464,199
0 $0
565,999 0
$565,999
(4,452) 0
($4,452)
(94,817) 0
($94,817)
634,508 $634,508
4,992,130 0 0
$4,992,130
(2,235,609) ($2,235,609)
179,152 $179,152
71,918,887 $71,918,887
(111,856,190) ($111,856,190)
607,336,154 $607,336,154
747,638 $747,638
(44,816)

FY 2022 Budget
$9,404,874
1,192,922,003 $1,192,922,003
53,365,930 11,322,802 $64,688,732
2,594,150 7,516,302 $10,110,452
19,143,455 409,267
$19,552,722
14,763,532 $14,763,532
29,518,235 757,469,531
184,000 $787,171,766
36,069,990 $36,069,990
136,541,242 $136,541,242
797,971,105 $797,971,105
(2,170,763,422) ($2,170,763,422)
11,160,156,077 $11,160,156,077
13,995,646 $13,995,646
9,837,451

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

171

Department of Education
Program Budget Financial Summary

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

FY 2021 Original Budget
6,886,251

Other Funds

16,050

TOTAL FUNDS

$16,784,568

State Charter School Commission Administration

Other Funds

3,699,116

TOTAL FUNDS

$3,699,116

State Schools

State General Funds
Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

30,738,632 112,501
1,034,055

Other Funds

540,631

TOTAL FUNDS

$32,425,819

Technology/Career Education

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

18,323,233 50,655,460

Other Funds

690,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$69,668,693

Testing

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

19,924,780 23,734,484
2,333,773

TOTAL FUNDS

$45,993,037

Tuition for Multiple Disability Students

State General Funds

1,396,751

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,396,751

Changes 0 0
$43,060
2,750,166 $2,750,166
308,612 0 0 0
$308,612
851,689 0 0
$851,689
7,044,506 0 0
$7,044,506
93,117 $93,117

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

6,886,251 16,050
$16,827,628

6,886,251 16,050
$16,784,568

6,449,282 $6,449,282

3,699,116 $3,699,116

31,047,244
112,501
1,034,055 540,631
$32,734,431

30,738,632
112,501
1,034,055 540,631
$32,425,819

19,174,922
50,655,460 690,000
$70,520,382

18,323,233
50,655,460 690,000
$69,668,693

26,969,286
23,734,484
2,333,773 $53,037,543

19,924,780
23,734,484
2,333,773 $45,993,037

1,489,868 $1,489,868

1,396,751 $1,396,751

Changes 0 0
($44,816)
2,750,166 $2,750,166
552,156 0 0 0
$552,156
314,161 0 0
$314,161
2,448,203 0 0
$2,448,203
93,117 $93,117

FY 2022 Budget
6,886,251 16,050
$16,739,752
6,449,282 $6,449,282
31,290,788 112,501
1,034,055 540,631
$32,977,975
18,637,394 50,655,460
690,000 $69,982,854
22,372,983 23,734,484
2,333,773 $48,441,240
1,489,868 $1,489,868

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Department of Education
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Agricultural Education Business and Finance Administration Central Office Charter Schools Chief Turnaround Officer Communities in Schools Curriculum Development Federal Programs

FY 2019 Expenditures
$13,824,222
26,688,817 19,486,137
6,211,102 3,080,938 1,228,100 5,811,530 1,201,206,848

Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS)
Georgia Virtual School Grants for Career, Technical and Agricultural Education, and Technology
Information Technology Services Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants
Nutrition
Preschool Disabilities Services
Pupil Transportation Quality Basic Education Equalization Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share
Quality Basic Education Program Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs)
School Improvement
School Security Grants State Charter School Commission Administration
State Schools
Technology/Career Education
Testing Tuition for Multiple Disability Students
SUBTOTAL

72,534,579 10,588,130
2,500,000 22,172,453
11,721,616 767,053,676
37,043,060 132,884,118
615,316,420
(1,890,407,884) 10,803,921,791
13,954,117 12,997,707 69,420,000
6,423,925 31,608,727 88,481,902 36,981,983
1,228,338 $12,123,962,352

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Federal COVID Funds Federal Recovery Funds Other Funds
SUBTOTAL

$12,123,962,352 2,035,571,440
66,760,484 $2,102,331,924

State General Funds RSR for K-12
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

10,021,630,427 $10,021,630,427

FY 2020 Expenditures
$12,764,104
31,598,599 19,296,638
6,691,941 1,968,367 1,370,976 7,292,006 1,661,514,963

FY 2021 Original Budget
$14,258,948
16,670,087 28,964,337 27,586,590
1,285,290 6,940,675 1,192,922,003

73,367,166 10,778,745

64,122,733 10,114,904

1,920,000 21,147,777
14,292,963 688,420,519
43,310,003 135,434,946
693,418,797
(1,990,743,847) 11,622,797,752
14,243,182 13,302,651

19,647,539
14,129,024 782,179,636
38,305,599 136,362,090
726,052,218
(2,058,907,232) 10,552,819,923
13,248,008 16,784,568

6,137,642 32,078,892 77,189,458 35,451,833
1,275,002 $13,236,321,075
$13,236,321,075

3,699,116 32,425,819 69,668,693 45,993,037
1,396,751 $11,756,670,356
$11,756,670,356

2,002,456,186 417,848,516
52,478,657 $2,472,783,359
10,507,827,069 255,710,647
$10,763,537,716

2,096,148,714
2,333,773 25,460,854 $2,123,943,341
9,632,727,015
$9,632,727,015

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$14,850,373 16,716,377 29,010,627 27,588,743
1,370,976 7,020,827 1,192,922,003
67,791,896 10,163,347
19,675,528 14,549,024 782,227,002 40,828,905 176,516,490 725,223,006 (2,140,371,652) 11,188,162,708 14,275,308 16,827,628
6,449,282 32,734,431 70,520,382 53,037,543
1,489,868 $12,369,580,622
$12,369,580,622
2,096,148,714
2,333,773 28,211,020 $2,126,693,507
10,242,887,115
$10,242,887,115

FY 2022 Budget $15,290,026
16,533,221 29,152,111 28,580,609
1,370,976 9,404,874 1,192,922,003
64,688,732 10,110,452
19,552,722 14,763,532 787,171,766 36,069,990 136,541,242 797,971,105 (2,170,763,422) 11,160,156,077 13,995,646 16,739,752
6,449,282 32,977,975 69,982,854 48,441,240
1,489,868 $12,339,592,633
$12,339,592,633
2,096,148,714
2,333,773 28,211,020 $2,126,693,507
10,212,899,126
$10,212,899,126

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Employees' Retirement System
Roles and Responsibilities

The Employees' Retirement System (ERS) administers nine separate retirement systems and programs: ERS, the Legislative Retirement System (LRS), the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan (GDCP), the Georgia Judicial Retirement System (GJRS), the Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS), the State Employees' Assurance Department (SEAD), the Georgia Military Pension Fund (GMPF), Georgia's Social Security Program, and PeachState Reserves.
ERS is a vehicle for collecting employee and employer contributions, investing accumulated funds, and disbursing retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries. As required by Georgia law, the system is examined on an annual basis by an independent actuarial firm that specializes in pension and retirement plans. The firm prepares a yearly valuation on the contingent assets and liabilities of the system, thus revealing its ability to meet the future obligations of each retirement plan. An independent accounting firm also audits the system each year.
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM Since 1949, the staff of ERS has administered retirement
benefits for state employees in accordance with the Official Code of Georgia. Full-time employees of participating departments are required to become members of ERS as a condition of employment, except for employees who first become eligible after age 60.
The ERS Board of Trustees is ultimately responsible for administration of the system, while the executive director who is appointed by the board and serves at the pleasure of its members is responsible for daily management of ERS operations. The board consists of seven members as follows:
Three ex officio members (State Auditor, Department of Administrative Services Commissioner, and State Treasurer)
One member appointed by the Governor
Two members appointed by the first four members with five or more years of creditable service with ERS and
One member appointed by the first six members who must not hold public office, not be an ERS member, and have at least 10 years of experience in the investment of money
The members who are not ex officio members serve fouryear terms.

Teachers Retirement System (TRS), and who do not participate in Social Security. Both plans are placed under the administration of the ERS Board of Trustees.
GEORGIA JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM This system is for members and retirees of the Superior
Court Judges Retirement System, the District Attorneys' Retirement System, and the Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund, as well as certain employees of the Attorney General and Legislative Counsel. The GJRS Board of Trustees consists of the seven ERS trustees plus three additional members appointed by the Governor who serve in one of the following positions: state court judge, superior court judge, state court solicitor-general, juvenile court judge, or district attorney. These appointments are for four-year terms.
PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM PSERS offers a supplemental retirement plan to certain
public-school employees not covered by TRS. These employees include bus drivers, cafeteria workers, and custodians. The PSERS Board of Trustees consists of the seven ERS trustees plus two additional members appointed by the Governor for fouryear terms.
GEORGIA MILITARY PENSION FUND GMPF provides retirement allowances and other benefits for
the Georgia National Guard. A member becomes eligible for benefits upon attainment of age 60 with 20 or more years of creditable service (including at least 15 years of service as a member of the National Guard), having served at least 10 consecutive years as a member of the National Guard immediately prior to honorable discharge.
PEACHSTATE RESERVES PeachState Reserves is the deferred compensation
retirement plan for the State of Georgia. Through this program employee contributions and investments in 401(k) and 457 plans are administered.
AUTHORITY Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND GEORGIA DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN
LRS is a retirement plan for members of the General Assembly, while GDCP is a plan for temporary, seasonal, and part-time employees of the state not covered by ERS or the

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Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Deferred Compensation Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide excellent service to participants in the deferred compensation
program for all employees of the state, giving them an effective supplement for their retirement planning. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Military Pension Fund Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the
Georgia National Guard. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Public School Employees Retirement System Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure sound
investing of system funds, and provide timely and accurate payment of retirement benefits. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
System Administration (ERS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect employee and employer contributions, invest the accumulated
funds, and disburse retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries. Recommended Change:
1. Utilize $75,355 in other funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Deferred Compensation Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide excellent service to participants in the deferred compensation
program for all employees of the state, giving them an effective supplement for their retirement planning. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Military Pension Fund Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the
Georgia National Guard. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for the actuarially determined employer contribution in accordance with the most recent actuarial report. Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$13,382 $13,382

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Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
Program Budgets
Public School Employees Retirement System
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure sound investing of system funds, and provide timely and accurate payment of retirement benefits.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for the actuarially determined employer contribution in accordance with the most recent actuarial report. 2. Increase funds for an increase in the PSERS multiplier from $15.50 per year of service to $15.75 per year of service. Total Change
System Administration (ERS)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect employee and employer contributions, invest the accumulated funds, and disburse retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries.
Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change

$627,000 1,600,000 $2,227,000
$0 $0

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Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$32,984,283

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$32,984,283

Changes
$0 $0

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$32,984,283 $32,984,283

$32,984,283 $32,984,283

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$28,924,834 $28,924,834
$61,909,117

$0

$28,924,834

$28,924,834

$0

$28,924,834

$28,924,834

$0

$61,909,117

$61,909,117

Changes
$2,240,382 $2,240,382
$0 $0 $2,240,382

FY 2021 Original Budget

Deferred Compensation

Other Funds

5,382,164

TOTAL FUNDS

$5,382,164

Georgia Military Pension Fund

State General Funds

2,683,883

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,683,883

Public School Employees Retirement System

State General Funds

30,264,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$30,264,000

System Administration (ERS)

State General Funds

36,400

Other Funds

23,542,670

TOTAL FUNDS

$23,579,070

Changes
0 $0
0 $0
0 $0
0 0 $0

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

5,382,164 $5,382,164

5,382,164 $5,382,164

2,683,883 $2,683,883

2,683,883 $2,683,883

30,264,000 $30,264,000

30,264,000 $30,264,000

36,400 23,542,670 $23,579,070

36,400 23,542,670 $23,579,070

Changes
0 $0
13,382 $13,382
2,227,000 $2,227,000
0 0 $0

FY 2022 Budget
$35,224,665 $35,224,665 $28,924,834 $28,924,834 $64,149,499
FY 2022 Budget
5,382,164 $5,382,164
2,697,265 $2,697,265
32,491,000 $32,491,000
36,400 23,542,670 $23,579,070

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Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Deferred Compensation Georgia Military Pension Fund Public School Employees Retirement System System Administration (ERS) SUBTOTAL
Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2019 Expenditures
$4,581,694 2,537,272
30,263,000 20,367,218
$57,749,184

FY 2020 Expenditures
$4,860,555 2,611,590
32,496,000 21,461,328
$61,429,473

FY 2021 Original Budget
$5,382,164 2,683,883
30,264,000 23,579,070
$61,909,117

$57,749,184

$61,429,473

$61,909,117

24,938,513 $24,938,513
32,810,672 $32,810,672

26,311,482 $26,311,482
35,117,990 $35,117,990

28,924,834 $28,924,834
32,984,283 $32,984,283

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$5,382,164 2,683,883
30,264,000 23,579,070 $61,909,117
$61,909,117
28,924,834 $28,924,834
32,984,283 $32,984,283

FY 2022 Budget
$5,382,164 2,697,265
32,491,000 23,579,070 $64,149,499
$64,149,499
28,924,834 $28,924,834
35,224,665 $35,224,665

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State Forestry Commission
Roles and Responsibilities

The State Forestry Commission protects and manages Georgia's forestland, which comprises approximately 75 percent of all land in the state. The Commission has four programs: Administration, Forest Protection, Forest Management, and the Tree Seedling Nursery. Through these programs, the Commission provides a wide variety of services to rural forest landowners, offers technical assistance to municipalities and urban landowners, provides seedlings to the citizens of Georgia, and protects the forest resources of the State through fire prevention and suppression.
TREE SEEDLING NURSERY Reforestation efforts are accomplished through the
Commission's Tree Seedling Nursery activities with a goal of producing, selling, and distributing high quality forest tree seedlings to the residents of Georgia.
The Arrowhead Seed Orchard and the Flint River Nursery serve as the program's main seedling nursery locations. The Arrowhead Seed Orchard is the site for seed collection, as well as the location for the tree improvement program. At Arrowhead, program staff collect and process over seven tons of seeds per year. The seeds are sold to private nurseries or are shipped to the Flint River Nursery to be planted. The tree improvement program produces unique varieties of loblolly and slash pine trees, which are designated to thrive in Georgia's environment. At the Flint River Nursery, the program produces and sells forest tree seedlings. The nursery grows, lifts, and packs millions of seedlings each year.
FOREST MANAGEMENT In Forest Management, the Commission provides technical
assistance and services to private and industrial landowners, provides leadership and technical assistance in establishing and maintaining sustainable urban and community forests, and provides professional expertise to resolve conflicts between development and forest resources.
Forest Management helps to conduct forest health monitoring (including periodic insect and disease evaluations, surveys, and eradication), promotion of forest water quality and monitoring of best management practices, and cost share technical assistance to forest landowners in establishing sound forestry practices. Additionally, the department conducts the management of four State-owned and two non-State-owned forests through State Managed Forests.
The Commission also works to educate the public about forest resources and their contributions to the economy and the environment of Georgia both nationally and internationally. Forest Management also collects forestry data used to inform Georgia residents and policymakers through its Forestry Inventory and Analysis subprogram.

FOREST PROTECTION Forest Protection is carried out through its fire business
activities. This includes a statewide network of county and district offices supplied with staff and equipment necessary for the prevention and suppression of forest fires. The basic fire suppression function includes the prompt detection and reporting of fires, followed by a prompt response from firefighters operating crawler tractor-plow units and water trucks. In addition, forest rangers carry out prescribed burns to mitigate forest fire risks.
Under Georgia Code, the Commission is responsible for all wildfires in unincorporated areas of the state through the Rural Fire Defense subprogram. This program ensures coordination and cooperation with rural fire departments across the state and is the most valuable forest protection community outreach program offered by the Commission. Rural Fire Defense provides low cost fire equipment as well as assistance with training and operations for local, mostly rural, fire departments statewide.
Through the Fire Prevention and Education activities, the Commission provides information about the dangers of wildfires and their prevention and has established prevention measures such as burn permitting to encourage responsible debris burning.
AUTHORITY Title 12-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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State Forestry Commission
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Commission Administration (SFC)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer workforce needs, handle purchasing, accounts receivable and payable, meet information technology needs, and provide oversight that emphasizes customer values and process innovation.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Forest Management
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the stewardship of forest lands; to collect and analyze state forestry inventory data; to administer federal forestry cost share assistance programs; to study forest health and invasive species control issues; to manage state-owned forests; to educate private forest landowners and timber harvesters about best management practices; to assist communities with management of forested greenspace; to promote and obtain conservation easements; to manage Georgia's Carbon Registry; to promote retention, investment, and/or expansion of new emerging and existing forest and forest biomass industries, and, during extreme fire danger, to provide logistical, overhead, and direct fire suppression assistance to the Forest Protection program.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Forest Protection
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an aggressive and efficient response and suppression of forest fires in the unincorporated areas of the State; to mitigate hazardous forest fuels; to issue burn permits, to provide statewide education in the prevention of wildfires; to perform wildfire arson investigations; to promote community wildland fire planning and protection through cooperative agreements with fire departments; to train and certify firefighters in wildland firefighting; to provide assistance and support to rural fire departments including selling wildland fire engines and tankers; and to support the Forest Management program during periods of low fire danger.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Provide one-time funds to replace 10 vehicles. Total Change
Tree Seedling Nursery
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to produce an adequate quantity of high quality forest tree seedlings for sale at reasonable cost to Georgia landowners.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change

$35,525 $35,525
$91,503 $91,503
$445,671 340,000
$785,671
$7,536 $7,536

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State Forestry Commission
Program Budgets
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Commission Administration (SFC) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer workforce needs, handle purchasing, accounts receivable
and payable, meet information technology needs, and provide oversight that emphasizes customer values and process innovation.
Recommended Change: 1. Transfer funds for one position from the Forest Management program to the Commission Administration program. 2. Increase funds for increased workers' compensation premiums. Total Change
Forest Management Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the stewardship of forest lands; to collect and analyze state
forestry inventory data; to administer federal forestry cost share assistance programs; to study forest health and invasive species control issues; to manage state-owned forests; to educate private forest landowners and timber harvesters about best management practices; to assist communities with management of forested greenspace; to promote and obtain conservation easements; to manage Georgia's Carbon Registry; to promote retention, investment, and/or expansion of new emerging and existing forest and forest biomass industries, and, during extreme fire danger, to provide logistical, overhead, and direct fire suppression assistance to the Forest Protection program. Recommended Change: 1. Transfer funds for one position from the Forest Management program to the Commission Administration program. 2. Increased funds for increased workers' compensation premiums. Total Change
Forest Protection Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an aggressive and efficient response and suppression of forest
fires in the unincorporated areas of the State; to mitigate hazardous forest fuels; to issue burn permits, to provide statewide education in the prevention of wildfires; to perform wildfire arson investigations; to promote community wildland fire planning and protection through cooperative agreements with fire departments; to train and certify firefighters in wildland firefighting; to provide assistance and support to rural fire departments including selling wildland fire engines and tankers; and to support the Forest Management program during periods of low fire danger. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for increased workers' compensation premiums. Total Change
Tree Seedling Nursery Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to produce an adequate quantity of high quality forest tree seedlings for
sale at reasonable cost to Georgia landowners. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

$101,806 10,633
$112,439
($101,806) 24,810
($76,996)
$145,004 $145,004
$0 $0

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State Forestry Commission
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$35,588,732

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$35,588,732

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,986,349 $6,986,349

Changes
$920,235 $920,235
$0 $0

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$36,508,967 $36,508,967

$35,588,732 $35,588,732

$6,986,349 $6,986,349

$6,986,349 $6,986,349

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$9,477,187 $9,477,187
$52,052,268

$0 $0
$920,235

$9,477,187 $9,477,187
$52,972,503

$9,477,187 $9,477,187
$52,052,268

Changes
$180,447 $180,447
$0 $0 $0 $0 $180,447

FY 2021 Original Budget

Commission Administration (SFC)

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

3,590,109 123,800

Other Funds

507,780

TOTAL FUNDS

$4,221,689

Forest Management

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

3,567,825 3,682,151

Other Funds

1,139,732

TOTAL FUNDS

$8,389,708

Forest Protection

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

28,430,798 3,046,681

Other Funds

6,756,312

TOTAL FUNDS

$38,233,791

Tree Seedling Nursery

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

0 133,717

Other Funds

1,073,363

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,207,080

Changes
35,525 0 0
$35,525
91,503 0 0
$91,503
785,671 0 0
$785,671
7,536 0 0
$7,536

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

3,625,634
123,800 507,780 $4,257,214

3,590,109
123,800 507,780 $4,221,689

3,659,328
3,682,151 1,139,732 $8,481,211

3,567,825
3,682,151 1,139,732 $8,389,708

29,216,469
3,046,681 6,756,312 $39,019,462

28,430,798
3,046,681 6,756,312 $38,233,791

7,536
133,717 1,073,363 $1,214,616

0
133,717 1,073,363 $1,207,080

Changes
112,439 0 0
$112,439
(76,996) 0 0
($76,996)
145,004 0 0
$145,004
0 0 0 $0

FY 2022 Budget
$35,769,179 $35,769,179
$6,986,349 $6,986,349 $9,477,187 $9,477,187 $52,232,715
FY 2022 Budget
3,702,548 123,800 507,780
$4,334,128
3,490,829 3,682,151 1,139,732 $8,312,712
28,575,802 3,046,681 6,756,312
$38,378,795
0 133,717 1,073,363 $1,207,080

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State Forestry Commission
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Commission Administration (SFC) Forest Management Forest Protection Tree Seedling Nursery
SUBTOTAL

FY 2019 Expenditures
$5,168,214 14,078,173 50,203,354
1,230,811
$70,680,552

FY 2020 Expenditures
$4,878,881 9,741,680
40,310,925 1,458,260
$56,389,746

FY 2021 Original Budget
$4,221,689 8,389,708
38,233,791 1,207,080
$52,052,268

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Federal COVID Funds Other Funds
SUBTOTAL

$70,680,552
14,893,632 11,303,733 $26,197,365

$56,389,746
6,045,353 23,585
13,055,582 $19,124,520

$52,052,268
6,986,349 9,477,187 $16,463,536

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

44,483,188 $44,483,188

37,265,226 $37,265,226

35,588,732 $35,588,732

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$4,257,214 8,481,211
39,019,462 1,214,616
$52,972,503
$52,972,503
6,986,349
9,477,187 $16,463,536
36,508,967 $36,508,967

FY 2022 Budget
$4,334,128 8,312,712
38,378,795 1,207,080
$52,232,715
$52,232,715
6,986,349
9,477,187 $16,463,536
35,769,179 $35,769,179

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Office of the Governor
Roles and Responsibilities

The Governor is the Chief Executive Officer of state government. Constitutionally, he is charged with executing the laws of the state and conserving the peace as Commander-inChief of the Georgia National Guard. The Governor is also charged statutorily with a number of responsibilities, including the economic and fiscal management of state government. To accomplish these duties, the Governor must meet and work with citizens of Georgia, officials of local governments, members of the General Assembly, state agency heads, and federal officials.
The Office of Planning and Budget (OPB) assists the Governor in the development of a policy driven state budget and manages the fiscal affairs of the state through budget amendments and allotments. OPB assists state agencies in the development of their strategic plans and ensures compatibility with the State Strategic Plan and performs financial and personnel functions for the Office of the Governor and attached agencies. OPB also monitors agency performance and conducts management studies and other evaluations of state government operations.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
The Georgia Professional Standards Commission and the Governor's Office of Student Achievement are two administratively attached agencies that work toward the goal of an educated Georgia. The Georgia Professional Standards Commission is responsible for establishing and administering rules and standards for the preparation, certification, and conduct of Georgia educators.
The Governor's Office of Student Achievement establishes educational accountability policies and standards for the state to establish the "official" education report card which is reported to stakeholders and used to provide education policy support to the Governor.

The Office of the Child Advocate contributes to the goal of a healthy Georgia. The Office of the Child Advocate provides for the protection of children and assists the Office of the Governor with oversight of healthy and safe services for some of Georgia's most important resources our children. The Child Advocate provides independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies responsible for providing services to and/or caring for children who are victims of child abuse and neglect or whose domestic situation requires intervention by the state.
The attached agencies focusing on a safe and responsible and efficient Georgia are the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, the Commission on Equal Opportunity, and the Office of the State Inspector General. The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency works with state and local agencies to protect the state from man-made and natural disasters and to carry out a comprehensive emergency and disaster readiness program.
The Commission on Equal Opportunity's mission is to protect any individual in public employment from discrimination in the workplace. In addition, the commission ensures that the sale, purchase, or rental of housing within the state is free from any discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, or age.
The Office of the State Inspector General was created by Executive Order to prevent and investigate fraud, waste and abuse in state government. Their goal is to produce a more efficient, cost-effective, and trustworthy government.
AUTHORITY
Titles 8, 10, 12, 15, 19-20, 33, 38, 40, 43, 45-46, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Office of the Governor
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Governor's Emergency Fund Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when disasters create
extraordinary demands on government. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds. Total Change
Governor's Office Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide numerous duties including, but not limited to: granting
commissions, appointments and vacancies, maintaining order, and temporary transfer of institutions between departments or agencies. The Mansion allowance per O.C.G.A. 45-7-4 shall be $60,000. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Governor's Office of Planning and Budget Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and services by leading and
assisting in the evaluation, development, and implementation of budgets, plans, programs, and policies. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Office of the Child Advocate Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies
responsible for the protection and well-being of children. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery
program by coordinating federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to coordinate state resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Provide one-time funds for retirement and leave payouts. 3. Increase funds to account for increased workload due to the pandemic. 4. Reflect the continued use of $2,669,911 in federal funds for the Emergency Management Performance Grant as authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Total Change

$4,000,000 $4,000,000
$18,301 $18,301
$29,066 $29,066
$4,306 $4,306
$163,628 222,535 118,649 Yes
$504,812

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Office of the Governor
Program Budgets
Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as
amended, and the Fair Housing Act, which makes it unlawful to discriminate against any individual. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Increase funds for two equal employment compliance officers to investigate additional employment discrimination cases and leverage additional federal funds. Total Change
Office of the State Inspector General Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to foster and promote accountability and integrity in state government by
investigating and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Georgia Professional Standards Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize, and recruit Georgia
educators, and to enforce standards regarding educator professional preparation, performance, and ethics. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Governor's Office of Student Achievement Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability, evaluation, and reporting efforts,
establishment of standards on state assessments, the preparation and release of the state's education report card and scoreboard, and education research to inform policy and budget efforts. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Provide funds for GA*AWARDS contract 3. Provide funds for the Governor's Honors program.
Total Change
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Governor's Emergency Fund Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when disasters create
extraordinary demands on government. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds to reflect FY 2020 base funding level. Total Change

$7,536 37,774 $45,310
$7,536 $7,536
$62,437 $62,437
$15,071 900,000
68,000 $983,071
($10,000,000) ($10,000,000)

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Office of the Governor
Program Budgets
Governor's Office Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide numerous duties including, but not limited to: granting
commissions, appointments and vacancies, maintaining order, and temporary transfer of institutions between departments or agencies. The Mansion allowance per O.C.G.A. 45-7-4 shall be $60,000. Recommended Change:
1. Recognize $4,654,502,000 in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) funds for Georgia:
(A) to respond to the public health emergency with respect to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID19) or its negative economic impacts, including assistance to households, small businesses, and nonprofits, or aid to impacted industries such as tourism, travel, and hospitality;
(B) to respond to workers performing essential work during the COVID19 public health emergency by providing premium pay to eligible workers of the State, territory, or Tribal government that are performing such essential work, or by providing grants to eligible employers that have eligible workers who perform essential work;
(C) for the provision of government services to the extent of the reduction in revenue of such State, territory, or Tribal government due to the COVID19 public health emergency relative to revenues collected in the most recent full fiscal year of the State, territory, or Tribal government prior to the emergency; or
(D) to make necessary investments in water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure.
Recognize $261,682,000 in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) funds from the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund for Georgia to carry out projects to support work, education and health monitoring during COVID-19. Use American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) funds for allowable capital investments. Total Change
Governor's Office of Planning and Budget Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and services by leading and
assisting in the evaluation, development, and implementation of budgets, plans, programs, and policies. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81%
2. Increase funds to establish the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Office of the Child Advocate Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies
responsible for the protection and well-being of children. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery
program by coordinating federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to coordinate state resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security. Recommended Change: 1. Recognize $2,679,000 in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) funds for Emergency Management Performance Grants CFDA 97.042. Total Change

Yes
Yes Yes
$0
$1,037 1,000,000 $1,001,037
$0 $0
Yes $0

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Office of the Governor
Program Budgets
Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as
amended, and the Fair Housing Act, which makes it unlawful to discriminate against any individual. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for two equal employment compliance officers. Total Change
Office of the State Inspector General Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to foster and promote accountability and integrity in state government by
investigating and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for one vehicle and automation of sexual harassment complaint submissions into case management system. Total Change
Georgia Professional Standards Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize, and recruit Georgia
educators, and to enforce standards regarding educator professional preparation, performance, and ethics. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81%
2. Increase funds for personnel to meet program needs in the Ethics Division and Educator Preparation Division. 3. Increase funds for Troops to Teachers. 4. Redirect $32,815 in savings from real estate rental costs to modernize IT applications to improve operational
efficiency and customer services for teachers. Total Change
Governor's Office of Student Achievement Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability, evaluation, and reporting efforts,
establishment of standards on state assessments, the preparation and release of the state's education report card and scoreboard, and education research to inform policy and budget efforts. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Reflect funds for Governor's School Leadership Academy ($1,700,000); Governor's Honors Program ($1,600,000); Growing Readers ($1,500,000); GA Awards ($1,803,000); research and academic audits ($900,175); and personnel and operations ($1,274,262). 3. Increase funds for the Growing Readers program. 4. Increase funds for the Governor's School Leadership Academy. Total Change

$113,320 $113,320
$39,288 $39,288
$1,745 140,720 197,002
Yes $339,467
$2,488 Yes
100,000 150,000 $252,488

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Office of the Governor
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$58,145,594

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$58,145,594

Child Care and Development Block Grant Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$753,430
30,056,810 $30,810,240

Changes
$5,654,839 $5,654,839
$0 0
$0

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$63,800,433 $63,800,433

$58,145,594 $58,145,594

$753,430
30,056,810 $30,810,240

$753,430
30,056,810 $30,810,240

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$807,856 $807,856
$89,763,690

$0 $0
$5,654,839

$807,856 $807,856
$95,418,529

$807,856 $807,856
$89,763,690

Changes
($8,254,400) ($8,254,400)
$0 0
$0 $0 $0 ($8,254,400)

FY 2021 Original Budget

Governor's Emergency Fund

State General Funds

21,062,041

TOTAL FUNDS

$21,062,041

Governor's Office

State General Funds

6,130,645

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,130,645

Governor's Office of Planning and Budget

State General Funds

9,689,501

TOTAL FUNDS

$9,689,501

Changes
4,000,000 $4,000,000
18,301 $18,301
29,066 $29,066

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Office of the Child Advocate

State General Funds

943,892

4,306

TOTAL FUNDS

$943,892

$4,306

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

2,706,861 29,703,182

504,812 0

Other Funds

807,856

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$33,217,899

$504,812

Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

757,527 31,000

45,310 0

TOTAL FUNDS

$788,527

$45,310

Georgia Professional Standards Commission

State General Funds
Child Care and Development Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

6,726,501 753,430 322,628

62,437 0 0

TOTAL FUNDS

$7,802,559

$62,437

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

Changes

25,062,041 $25,062,041

21,062,041 $21,062,041

(10,000,000) ($10,000,000)

6,148,946

6,130,645

0

$6,148,946

$6,130,645

$0

9,718,567 $9,718,567

9,689,501 $9,689,501

1,001,037 $1,001,037

948,198 $948,198
3,211,673 29,703,182
807,856 $33,722,711
802,837 31,000
$833,837
6,788,938 753,430 322,628
$7,864,996

943,892 $943,892
2,706,861 29,703,182
807,856 $33,217,899
757,527 31,000
$788,527
6,726,501 753,430 322,628
$7,802,559

0 $0
0 0 0 $0
113,320 0
$113,320
339,467 0 0
$339,467

FY 2022 Budget
$49,891,194 $49,891,194
$753,430 30,056,810 $30,810,240
$807,856 $807,856 $81,509,290
FY 2022 Budget
11,062,041 $11,062,041
6,130,645 $6,130,645
10,690,538 $10,690,538
943,892 $943,892
2,706,861 29,703,182
807,856 $33,217,899
870,847 31,000
$901,847
7,065,968 753,430 322,628
$8,142,026

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Office of the Governor
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget
Office of the State Inspector General

State General Funds

1,351,189

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,351,189

Governor's Office of Student Achievement

State General Funds

8,777,437

TOTAL FUNDS

$8,777,437

Changes
7,536 $7,536
983,071 $983,071

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

1,358,725 $1,358,725
9,760,508 $9,760,508

1,351,189 $1,351,189
8,777,437 $8,777,437

Changes
39,288 $39,288
252,488 $252,488

FY 2022 Budget
1,390,477 $1,390,477
9,029,925 $9,029,925

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Office of the Governor
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources
Governor's Emergency Fund
Governor's Office Governor's Office of Planning and Budget
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies)
Attached Agencies
Office of the Child Advocate Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity Georgia Professional Standards Commission Office of the State Inspector General Governor's Office of Student Achievement
SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)

FY 2019 Expenditures
13,994,095 10,522,033 $24,516,128
$1,291,072 156,500,513
715,247 8,337,192
982,418 25,239,978 $193,066,420

FY 2020 Expenditures
5,995,465 1,133,357,604 $1,139,353,069

FY 2021 Original Budget
$21,062,041 6,130,645
9,689,501
$36,882,187

$1,207,280 324,693,338
866,856 7,768,043 1,165,433 13,981,632
$349,682,582

$943,892 33,217,899
788,527 7,802,559 1,351,189 8,777,437
$52,881,503

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Federal COVID Funds Federal Recovery Funds Other Funds Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL

$217,582,548
139,238,917
2,174,405 3,886,355 7,106,059 $152,405,736

$1,489,035,651
138,245,563 1,239,501,944
49,010,544 20,934,233 $1,447,692,284

$89,763,690 30,810,240
807,856 $31,618,096

State General Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

65,176,811 $65,176,811

41,359,382 (16,015)
$41,343,367

58,145,594 $58,145,594

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$25,062,041 6,148,946 9,718,567
$40,929,554
$948,198 33,722,711
833,837 7,864,996 1,358,725 9,760,508 $54,488,975 $95,418,529
30,810,240
807,856
$31,618,096 63,800,433
$63,800,433

FY 2022 Budget $11,062,041
6,130,645 10,690,538 $27,883,224
$943,892 33,217,899
901,847 8,142,026 1,390,477 9,029,925 $53,626,066 $81,509,290
30,810,240
807,856
$31,618,096 49,891,194
$49,891,194

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Department of Human Services
Roles and Responsibilities

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is responsible for the delivery of social services. DHS serves all Georgia citizens through regulatory inspection, direct service, and financial assistance programs.
AGING SERVICES The Division of Aging Services administers programs for
older Georgians and adults with disabilities. These programs provide in-home services to maintain independence, public education and outreach services, health promotion, senior employment, investigative and protective services for vulnerable adults, transition services from long-term care facilities to communities, and an ombudsman program for Georgians in longterm care.
FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES The Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
provides child welfare and economic assistance services. Services are provided through a network of community partners, contract agencies, and offices in all 159 counties
CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES The Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) helps
children by enforcing parental obligation to pay financial support. Services include locating non-custodial parents, confirming paternity, establishing and enforcing child support and medical support orders, and collecting and distributing payments.
RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE The Residential Child Care Unit inspects, monitors, licenses,
registers, and certifies a variety of child caring programs to ensure that facilities operate at acceptable levels, as mandated by State statutes and by rules and regulations adopted by the Board of Human Services.

ADMINISTRATION DHS has administrative offices that provide executive and
policy direction to all divisions of DHS, as well as technical and administrative support to all of DHS.
ATTACHED AGENCIES The Council on Aging provides leadership to the Coalition of
Advocates for Georgia's Elderly, researches aging issues, and publishes fact sheets and other educational materials to increase public awareness and understanding of issues of concern to Georgia's older adult population.
The Family Connection Partnership is a public/private partnership that serves as a resource to state agencies across Georgia to help improve the conditions of children and their families.
The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency provides opportunities for work and personal independence for Georgians with disabilities. The agency administers several programs: Business Enterprise Program, Disability Adjudication Services, Georgia Industries for the Blind, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Disability Adjudication Services.
The Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund provides care, rehabilitative services, residential housing, health services, and social services to sexually exploited children as well as supports programs devoted to awareness and prevention of sexual exploitation of children.
AUTHORITY Titles 3, 5, 8, 9, 12-14, 15-11, 16, 17-7-130, 17-7-131, 18,
19, 25, 26, 29-5-2, 30-5, 31, 34, 36, 37, 38-3-29, 3-40, 43-45, 4750, 15-21-202, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Human Services
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Adoptions Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support and facilitate the safe permanent placement of children by
prescreening families and providing support and financial services after adoption. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Recognize $3,479,448 in state fund savings from the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and utilize funds for adoptions caseload growth. Total Change
After School Care Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the provision of after school care services and draw down
TANF maintenance of effort funds. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote child abuse and neglect prevention programs and support
child victims of abuse. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Child Support Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying financial
support. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Reduce funds to reflect savings from vacant child support services agent positions. (Total Funds: ($612,782)) Total Change
Child Welfare Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate allegations of child abuse, abandonment, and neglect, and
to provide services to protect the child and strengthen the family. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Reduce funds to reflect the delayed start dates of 12 supervisor-mentor and foster care support services positions. (Total Funds: ($266,667))
3. Increase funds for contracts for educational services with the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children. 4. Reflect the continued use of federal funds for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) ($26,896,180),
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) ($44,684,626), and additional child welfare services ($1,729,109) to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Total Change

$31,219 Yes
$31,219
$0 $0
$7,536 $7,536
$1,129,249 (208,346) $920,903
$3,434,035 (226,668) 176,500 Yes
$3,383,867

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Department of Human Services
Program Budgets
Community Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services and activities through local agencies to assist low-
income Georgians with employment, education, nutrition, and housing services. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Departmental Administration (DHS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration and support for the Divisions and Operating
Office in meeting the needs of the people of Georgia. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Reduce funds to reflect the increased enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (e-FMAP) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.
3. Provide funds to begin the implementation of the Patients First Act (2019 Session). 4. Recognize savings from the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) during the COVID-19
Public Health Emergency and transfer $412,940 in state funds from the Out-of-Home Care program for a projected deficit in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) contract due to an increase in SNAP cases related to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. 5. Provide funds for Integrated Eligibility System cloud migration implementation. (Total Funds: $2,536,042) Total Change
Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to prevent disabled adults and elder persons from abuse, exploitation and
neglect, and investigate situations where it might have occurred. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Elder Community Living Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgians who need nursing home level of care the option of
remaining in their own communities. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Reflect the continued use of federal funds for supportive services ($5,439,519), congregate and homedelivered meals ($19,582,269), family caregivers ($2,597,565), and the Ombudsman program ($543,952) to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Total Change
Elder Support Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older Georgians, so that they may live in their homes and
communities, by providing health, employment, nutrition, and other support and education services. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
Total Change

$0 $0
$439,212 (537,534) 4,080,449
412,940 1,368,500 $5,763,567
$319,721 $319,721
$5,383 Yes
$5,383
$20,454 $20,454

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Department of Human Services
Program Budgets
Energy Assistance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy
needs. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Federal Eligibility Benefit Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to verify eligibility and provide support services for Medicaid, Food Stamp,
and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Increase funds for Office of State Administrative Hearings (OSAH) adjudication services to reflect a change in billing methodology.
3. Provide funds to begin the implementation of the Patients First Act (2019 Session). 4. Reflect the continued use of $27,596,178 in federal funds for the Emergency Food Assistance Program
(TEFAP) to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Total Change
Out-of-Home Care Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe and appropriate temporary homes for children removed
from their families due to neglect, abuse, or abandonment. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds to reflect the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. (Total Funds: $0)
2. Recognize savings from the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and transfer $412,940 in state funds to the Departmental Administration program for a projected deficit in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) contract due to an increase in SNAP cases related to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. Total Change
Refugee Assistance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and social
services assistance to refugees. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Residential Child Care Licensing Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health and safety of children who receive full-time care
outside of their homes by licensing, monitoring, and inspecting residential care providers. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change

$0 $0
$3,279,020 750,000 707,702 Yes
$4,736,722
($2,245,582) (412,940)
($2,658,522)
$0 $0
$27,989 $27,989

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Department of Human Services
Program Budgets
Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide cash assistance to needy families in compliance with Georgia's
state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.
Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist needy Georgian families in achieving self-sufficiency by
obtaining and keeping employment as well as complying with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Council On Aging Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their
families and caregivers in achieving safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Family Connection Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to
improve conditions for children and families. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds to the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund
Commission for the purposes of providing care, rehabilitative services, residential housing, health services, and social services to sexually exploited children. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect collections. Total Change
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming successful contributors to the
state's economy. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
Support foTroNtael eCdhyaFnagme ilies - Basic Assistance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide cash assistance to needy families in compliance with Georgia's
state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

$0 $0
$0 $0
$3,230 $3,230
$0 $0
$299,987 $299,987
$16,148 $16,148

196

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Department of Human Services
Program Budgets
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of
society by achieving independence and meaningful employment. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Reduce funds to reflect the start date of the director position.
Total Change
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that
eligible Georgia citizens can obtain support. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities
in Bainbridge and Griffin. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation Program Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Provide one-time funds for website development. (Total Funds: $704,225) Total Change
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Adoptions Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support and facilitate the safe permanent placement of children by
prescreening families and providing support and financial services after adoption. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for caseload growth in adoptions. (Total Funds: $12,484,933) 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.03% to
66.85%. (Total Funds: $0) Total Change
After School Care Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the provision of after school care services and draw down
TANF maintenance of effort funds. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to support community partnerships to stem learning loss due to COVID-19 for K-12 students. Total Change

$65,667 (109,609) ($43,942)
$0 $0
$0 $0
$581,310 150,000
$731,310
$4,517,500 114,265
$4,631,765
$4,727,964 $4,727,964

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

197

Department of Human Services
Program Budgets
Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote child abuse and neglect prevention programs and support
child victims of abuse. Recommended Change:
1. Recognize $1,135,678 in marriage and divorce fee collections for the Children's Trust Fund for child abuse and neglect prevention.
2. Recognize $8,397,000 in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) funds for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Grants CFDA 93.590. Total Change
Child Support Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying financial
support. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% Total Change
Child Welfare Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate allegations of child abuse, abandonment, and neglect, and
to provide services to protect the child and strengthen the family. Recommended Change:
1. Restore funds for contracts for educational services with the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children. 2. Increase funds for contracts for vocational training service with Broken Shackle Ranch. 3. Increase funds for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) for development and start-up for underserved
Echols, Henry and Lowndes Counties. 4. Recognize $3,336,000 in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) funds for Child Abuse and Neglect State
Grants CFDA 93.669. Total Change
Community Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services and activities through local agencies to assist low-
income Georgians with employment, education, nutrition, and housing services. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Departmental Administration (DHS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration and support for the Divisions and Operating
Office in meeting the needs of the people of Georgia. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81%
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the enhanced-Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (e-FMAP) from 76.92% to 76.80%.
3. Increase funds to begin the implementation of the Patients First Act (2019 Session). 4. Recognize $642,000 in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) funds for Capital Assistance Programs for
Elderly and Disabled Persons CFDA 20.513. Total Change

Yes Yes
$0
$64 $64
$951,700 200,000 65,000 Yes
$1,216,700
$0 $0
$375 496,313 7,251,485
Yes $7,748,173

198

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

Department of Human Services
Program Budgets
Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to prevent disabled adults and elder persons from abuse, exploitation and neglect, and investigate situations where it might have occurred.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Increase funds for personnel for 13 adult protective services caseworkers to investigate reports of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation of seniors and adults with disabilities. 3. Increase funds for personnel for three public guardianship caseworkers to coordinate and monitor all services needed for the health and welfare of guardianship clients. 4. Increase funds for personnel for one central intake specialist to support the additional caseworkers. 5. Recognize $274,000 in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) funds for Long Term Care Ombudsman Services CFDA 93.042. Total Change
Elder Community Living Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgians who need nursing home level of care the option of remaining in their own communities.
Recommended Change: 1. Transfer funds and 21 positions from the Elder Support Services program to consolidate program budgets and expenditures. (Total Funds: $10,633,305). 2. Recognize $12,345,000 in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) funds for Aging Supportive & Senior Centers CFDA 93.044. 3. Recognize $20,365,000 in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) funds for Special Programs for AgingNutrition Services CFDA 93.045. 4. Recognize $1,206,000 in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) funds for Special Programs for AgingDisease Prevention and Health Promotion CFDA 93.043. 5. Recognize $3,812,000 in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) funds for National Family Caregiver Support CFDA 93.052. Total Change
Elder Support Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older Georgians, so that they may live in their homes and communities, by providing health, employment, nutrition, and other support and education services.
Recommended Change: 1. Transfer funds and 21 positions to the Elder Community Living Services program to consolidate program budgets and expenditures. (Total Funds: ($10,633,305)). Total Change
Energy Assistance
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs.
Recommended Change: 1. Recognize $117,918,000 in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) funds for Low Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA 93.568. Total Change

$389 973,765 231,226
71,956 Yes
$1,277,336
$3,895,576 Yes Yes Yes Yes
$3,895,576
($3,895,576) ($3,895,576)
Yes $0

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

199

Department of Human Services
Program Budgets
Federal Eligibility Benefit Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to verify eligibility and provide support services for Medicaid, Food Stamp,
and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81%
2. Increase funds for Office of State Administrative Hearings (OSAH) adjudication services to reflect a change in billing methodology.
3. Increase funds to begin the implementation of the Patients First Act (2019 Session). 4. Recognize $22,004,000 in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) funds for Pandemic Emergency
Assistance. Total Change
Out-of-Home Care Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe and appropriate temporary homes for children removed
from their families due to neglect, abuse, or abandonment. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect the loss of Title IV-E funds associated with the October 1, 2021 implementation of the Family First Prevention Services Act and the statewide transition to increased family-based placement settings. (Total Funds: $0)
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.03% to 66.85%. (Total Funds: $0)
3. Decrease funds to reflect savings from a reduction in Out-of-Home Care utilization due to a decline in average monthly placements. (Total Funds: ($16,399,985))
4. Increase funds to establish a therapeutic foster care program and leverage federal funds. Total Change
Refugee Assistance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and social
services assistance to refugees. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Residential Child Care Licensing Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health and safety of children who receive full-time care
outside of their homes by licensing, monitoring, and inspecting residential care providers. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide cash assistance to needy families in compliance with Georgia's
state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

$398 750,000 943,603
Yes $1,694,001
$6,577,151 80,069
(14,369,249) 6,700,000
($1,012,029)
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0

200

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

Department of Human Services
Program Budgets
Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist needy Georgian families in achieving self-sufficiency by
obtaining and keeping employment as well as complying with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.
Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Council On Aging Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their
families and caregivers in achieving safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Family Connection Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to
improve conditions for children and families. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds to the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund
Commission for the purposes of providing care, rehabilitative services, residential housing, health services, and social services to sexually exploited children. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect collections. Total Change
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming successful contributors to the
state's economy. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of
society by achieving independence and meaningful employment. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$351,005 $351,005
$0 $0
$1,130 $1,130

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

201

Department of Human Services
Program Budgets
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that
eligible Georgia citizens can obtain support. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities
in Bainbridge and Griffin. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation Program Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81%
2. Increase funds for Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC) for equipment for disabled individuals. Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
$105 20,000 $20,105

202

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Department of Human Services
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds
Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund

$796,003,346 0

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$796,003,346

Community Service Block Grant
Foster Care Title IV-E Low-Income Home Energy Assistance
Medical Assistance Program
Social Services Block Grant Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$16,346,667 91,480,154
56,316,594 85,740,594 12,100,916
302,700,036
2,189,382
482,974,023 $1,049,848,366

Changes

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$13,265,585
299,987 $13,565,572

$809,268,931
299,987 $809,568,918

$796,003,346
0 $796,003,346

$0 2,208,536
0 0 0
145,872
0
614,281 $2,968,689

$16,346,667 93,688,690
56,316,594 85,740,594 12,100,916
302,845,908
2,189,382
483,588,304 $1,052,817,055

$16,346,667 91,480,154
56,316,594 85,740,594 12,100,916
302,700,036
2,189,382
482,974,023 $1,049,848,366

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$28,432,816 $28,432,816
$1,874,284,528

$554,225 $554,225
$17,088,486

$28,987,041 $28,987,041
$1,891,373,014

$28,432,816 $28,432,816
$1,874,284,528

Changes

FY 2022 Budget

$20,305,209
351,005 $20,656,214

$816,308,555
351,005 $816,659,560

$0 (8,687,956)
0 0 0
0
0
7,853,168 ($834,788)
$0 $0 $19,821,426

$16,346,667 82,792,198
56,316,594 85,740,594 12,100,916
302,700,036
2,189,382
490,827,191 $1,049,013,578
$28,432,816 $28,432,816 $1,894,105,954

FY 2021 Original Budget

Adoptions Services

State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

37,151,930
12,498,650 62,523,425

TOTAL FUNDS

$112,174,005

After School Care

State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant

0 15,500,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$15,500,000

Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention

State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

2,270,583
2,845,157 3,716,712

TOTAL FUNDS

$8,832,452

Child Support Services

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

26,258,473 79,645,803

Other Funds

3,795,760

TOTAL FUNDS

$109,700,036

Changes
31,219
0 0 $31,219
0
0 $0
7,536
0 0 $7,536
920,903 (404,436)
0 $516,467

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

Changes

37,183,149

37,151,930

4,631,765

12,498,650
62,523,425 $112,205,224

12,498,650
62,523,425 $112,174,005

0
7,853,168 $12,484,933

0

0

4,727,964

15,500,000 $15,500,000
2,278,119

15,500,000 $15,500,000
2,270,583

0 $4,727,964
0

2,845,157

2,845,157

0

3,716,712

3,716,712

0

$8,839,988

$8,832,452

$0

27,179,376

26,258,473

64

79,241,367

79,645,803

0

3,795,760

3,795,760

0

$110,216,503

$109,700,036

$64

FY 2022 Budget
41,783,695
12,498,650 70,376,593 $124,658,938
4,727,964
15,500,000 $20,227,964
2,270,583
2,845,157 3,716,712 $8,832,452
26,258,537 79,645,803
3,795,760 $109,700,100

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

203

Department of Human Services
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Child Welfare Services

State General Funds

194,072,274

Foster Care Title IV-E
Medical Assistance Program Social Services Block Grant Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

40,699,953 204,452
2,871,034
127,287,873 2,189,382
29,931,187

Other Funds

134,146

TOTAL FUNDS

$397,390,301

Community Services Community Service Block Grant

16,110,137

TOTAL FUNDS

$16,110,137

Departmental Administration (DHS)

State General Funds
Community Service Block Grant

52,877,533 192,186

Foster Care Title IV-E
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance
Medical Assistance Program Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

6,708,252 561,250
6,639,931
3,926,524 30,923,623

Other Funds

13,580,052

TOTAL FUNDS

$115,409,351

Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention

State General Funds Social Services Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

22,353,647 2,279,539 1,589,387

TOTAL FUNDS

$26,222,573

Elder Community Living Services

State General Funds Social Services Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

29,194,215 6,200,343
24,728,998

TOTAL FUNDS

$60,123,556

Elder Support Services

State General Funds Social Services Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

3,895,576 750,000
5,987,729

TOTAL FUNDS

$10,633,305

Changes
3,383,867 (39,999) 0 0
0 0 0 0 $3,343,868
0 $0
5,763,567 0
2,953 0 0
145,872 1,018,717
0 $6,931,109
319,721 0 0
$319,721
5,383 0 0
$5,383
20,454 0 0
$20,454

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

Changes

197,456,141 40,659,954 204,452 2,871,034
127,287,873 2,189,382
29,931,187 134,146
$400,734,169

194,072,274 40,699,953 204,452 2,871,034
127,287,873 2,189,382
29,931,187 134,146
$397,390,301

1,216,700 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 $1,216,700

16,110,137 $16,110,137
58,641,100 192,186
6,711,205 561,250
6,639,931
4,072,396 31,942,340 13,580,052 $122,340,460
22,673,368 2,279,539 1,589,387
$26,542,294
29,199,598 6,200,343
24,728,998 $60,128,939
3,916,030 750,000
5,987,729 $10,653,759

16,110,137 $16,110,137
52,877,533 192,186
6,708,252 561,250
6,639,931

0 $0
7,748,173 0 0 0 0

3,926,524 30,923,623 13,580,052 $115,409,351
22,353,647 2,279,539 1,589,387
$26,222,573

0 0 0 $7,748,173
1,277,336 0 0
$1,277,336

29,194,215 6,200,343
24,728,998 $60,123,556

3,895,576 750,000
5,987,729 $10,633,305

3,895,576 750,000
5,987,729 $10,633,305

(3,895,576) (750,000)
(5,987,729) ($10,633,305)

FY 2022 Budget
195,288,974 40,699,953 204,452 2,871,034
127,287,873 2,189,382
29,931,187 134,146
$398,607,001
16,110,137 $16,110,137
60,625,706 192,186
6,708,252 561,250
6,639,931
3,926,524 30,923,623 13,580,052 $123,157,524
23,630,983 2,279,539 1,589,387
$27,499,909
33,089,791 6,950,343
30,716,727 $70,756,861
0 0 0 $0

204

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

Department of Human Services
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Energy Assistance Low-Income Home Energy Assistance

55,320,027

TOTAL FUNDS

$55,320,027

Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

State General Funds
Community Service Block Grant

115,336,155 44,344

Foster Care Title IV-E
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance
Medical Assistance Program Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

7,893,411 435,317
77,659,246
28,807,868 87,511,645

Other Funds

641,750

TOTAL FUNDS

$318,329,736

Out-of-Home Care

State General Funds

282,150,817

Foster Care Title IV-E Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

35,609,688
61,186,131 164,263

TOTAL FUNDS

$379,110,899

Refugee Assistance Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

5,035,754

TOTAL FUNDS

$5,035,754

Residential Child Care Licensing

State General Funds

1,890,949

Foster Care Title IV-E

568,850

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,459,799

Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance

State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant

70,000 36,453,008

TOTAL FUNDS

$36,523,008

Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

100,000
14,194,825 4,540,505

TOTAL FUNDS

$18,835,330

Changes
0 $0
4,736,722 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 $4,736,722
(2,658,522) 2,245,582
0 0 ($412,940)
0 $0
27,989 0
$27,989
0
0 $0
0
0 0 $0

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

55,320,027 $55,320,027
120,072,877 44,344
7,893,411 435,317
77,659,246
28,807,868 87,511,645
641,750 $323,066,458
279,492,295 37,855,270
61,186,131 164,263
$378,697,959
5,035,754 $5,035,754
1,918,938 568,850
$2,487,788
70,000
36,453,008 $36,523,008
100,000
14,194,825 4,540,505
$18,835,330

55,320,027 $55,320,027
115,336,155 44,344
7,893,411 435,317
77,659,246
28,807,868 87,511,645
641,750 $318,329,736
282,150,817 35,609,688
61,186,131 164,263
$379,110,899
5,035,754 $5,035,754
1,890,949 568,850
$2,459,799
70,000
36,453,008 $36,523,008
100,000
14,194,825 4,540,505
$18,835,330

Changes
0 $0
1,694,001 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 $1,694,001
(1,012,029) (8,687,956)
0 0 ($9,699,985)
0 $0
0 0 $0
0
0 $0
0
0 0 $0

FY 2022 Budget
55,320,027 $55,320,027
117,030,156 44,344
7,893,411 435,317
77,659,246
28,807,868 87,511,645
641,750 $320,023,737
281,138,788 26,921,732
61,186,131 164,263
$369,410,914
5,035,754 $5,035,754
1,890,949 568,850
$2,459,799
70,000
36,453,008 $36,523,008
100,000
14,194,825 4,540,505
$18,835,330

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

205

Department of Human Services
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Changes

Amended FY 2021 Budget

Council On Aging State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

311,042 $311,042

3,230 $3,230

314,272 $314,272

Family Connection

State General Funds

8,948,139

0

8,948,139

Medical Assistance Program

1,236,965

0

1,236,965

TOTAL FUNDS

$10,185,104

$0

$10,185,104

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FUNDS

252,131
2,443,269 $2,695,400

16,148
0 $16,148

268,279
2,443,269 $2,711,548

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

1,334,822 8,142,696

(43,942) 0

1,290,880 8,142,696

Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

50,400 $9,527,918

0 ($43,942)

50,400 $9,483,976

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services

Federal Funds Not

Specifically Identified

70,300,638

0

70,300,638

TOTAL FUNDS

$70,300,638

$0

$70,300,638

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind

Other Funds

6,311,008

0

6,311,008

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,311,008

$0

$6,311,008

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation Program

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

17,535,060 65,788,389

731,310 0

18,266,370 65,788,389

Other Funds

3,919,700

554,225

4,473,925

TOTAL FUNDS

$87,243,149

$1,285,535

$88,528,684

Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission

Safe Harbor for Sexually

Exploited Children Fund

0

299,987

299,987

TOTAL FUNDS

$0

$299,987

$299,987

FY 2021 Original Budget
311,042 $311,042
8,948,139
1,236,965 $10,185,104
252,131 2,443,269 $2,695,400
1,334,822 8,142,696
50,400 $9,527,918
70,300,638 $70,300,638
6,311,008 $6,311,008
17,535,060 65,788,389
3,919,700 $87,243,149
0 $0

Changes
0 $0
0 0 $0
0 0 $0
1,130 0 0
$1,130
0 $0
0 $0
20,105 0 0
$20,105
351,005 $351,005

FY 2022 Budget
311,042 $311,042
8,948,139
1,236,965 $10,185,104
252,131 2,443,269 $2,695,400
1,335,952 8,142,696
50,400 $9,529,048
70,300,638 $70,300,638
6,311,008 $6,311,008
17,555,165 65,788,389
3,919,700 $87,263,254
351,005 $351,005

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Department of Human Services
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources
Adoptions Services
After School Care Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention
Child Support Services
Child Welfare Services
Community Services Departmental Administration (DHS) Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention
Elder Community Living Services
Elder Support Services
Energy Assistance
Federal Eligibility Benefit Services
Out-of-Home Care
Refugee Assistance
Residential Child Care Licensing Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

FY 2019 Expenditures
$102,942,319 15,376,562
9,352,970 119,215,875 378,051,139
19,968,276
120,074,068
23,934,928 68,788,502 15,962,769 91,372,415 292,455,660 387,395,291
5,364,039 2,382,851
33,186,256
20,529,628

FY 2020 Expenditures
$108,366,978 14,846,180
8,552,541 119,396,300 395,234,333
26,141,905
119,226,390
25,706,694 99,925,482 18,243,481 141,968,381 320,171,318 393,216,381
5,043,433 2,339,907
27,398,342
15,536,072

SUBTOTAL

$1,706,353,548

$1,841,314,118

(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies

Council On Aging
Family Connection GVRA: Business Enterprise Program

$248,802 10,683,770
2,775,495

$270,643 10,598,575
2,728,166

GVRA:Departmental Administration
GVRA:Disability Adjudication Services
GVRA:Georgia Industries for the Blind
GVRA: Vocational Rehabilitation Program

12,295,150 69,015,638
6,880,646 117,642,104

9,413,190 59,126,207
5,450,267 92,610,232

Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission

SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)

$219,541,605

$180,197,280

FY 2021 Original Budget
$112,174,005 15,500,000 8,832,452
109,700,036 397,390,301
16,110,137 115,409,351
26,222,573 60,123,556 10,633,305 55,320,027 318,329,736 379,110,899
5,035,754 2,459,799 36,523,008 18,835,330 $1,687,710,269
$311,042 10,185,104
2,695,400
9,527,918
70,300,638
6,311,008
87,243,149
$186,574,259

Amended FY 2021 Budget $112,205,224
15,500,000 8,839,988
110,216,503 400,734,169
16,110,137 122,340,460
26,542,294 60,128,939 10,653,759 55,320,027 323,066,458 378,697,959
5,035,754 2,487,788 36,523,008 18,835,330 $1,703,237,797
$314,272 10,185,104
2,711,548
9,483,976
70,300,638
6,311,008
88,528,684
299,987
$188,135,217

Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Federal COVID Funds Other Funds
SUBTOTAL

$1,925,895,153
1,108,248,958 38,625,874
$1,146,874,832

State General Funds

779,020,321

Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Trust Fund

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$779,020,321

$2,021,511,398
1,103,368,036 80,560,985 37,146,792
$1,221,075,813 800,435,583
$800,435,583

$1,874,284,528 1,049,848,366 28,432,816
$1,078,281,182 796,003,346
$796,003,346

$1,891,373,014
1,052,817,055
28,987,041 $1,081,804,096
809,268,931 299,987
$809,568,918

FY 2022 Budget $124,658,938
20,227,964 8,832,452
109,700,100 398,607,001
16,110,137 123,157,524
27,499,909 70,756,861
55,320,027 320,023,737 369,410,914
5,035,754 2,459,799 36,523,008 18,835,330 $1,707,159,455
$311,042 10,185,104
2,695,400 9,529,048
70,300,638
6,311,008
87,263,254
351,005
$186,946,499
$1,894,105,954
1,049,013,578
28,432,816 $1,077,446,394
816,308,555 351,005
$816,659,560

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Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Roles and Responsibilities

The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance is accountable for upholding state laws regulating insurance, small loans, fire safety, and manufactured housing. The department organizes its efforts in fulfilling these responsibilities around six divisions.
ADMINISTRATION
The Administration Division provides management, policy direction, enforcement, and administrative support for the Department's programs which regulate companies and protect consumers in the areas of insurance, industrial loans, fire safety, manufactured housing, arson investigations, building inspections, and hazardous materials handling and storage. The division's activities include accounting, budgetary, personnel, and purchasing duties for all agency divisions. Additionally, the division oversees the establishment and implementation of department policies and procedures.
INSURANCE REGULATION
The Insurance Regulation Division is responsible for administering Georgia's insurance laws and regulations. This division is also responsible for the oversight of insurance companies (including approving rates, as well as life, health, property, and casualty policy forms), regulating group selfinsurance funds, and insurance company solvency. The division also processes applications for insurance companies to conduct business in the state and insurance agent license applications.
ENFORCEMENT
The Enforcement Division is responsible for advising the Department on legal issues related to Georgia's insurance, safety, fire, and industrial loan laws and regulations.

The legal section makes recommendations and drafts orders for proposed administrative actions against licensees and unauthorized entities which are believed to be in violation of the Georgia Insurance Code, the Fire Safety Code, or the Industrial Loan Code.
FIRE SAFETY The Fire Safety Division oversees inspections, engineering,
hazardous materials, manufactured housing, safety engineering, and arson. Activities include enforcing the safety standards to operate, handle, and manufacturer boilers, elevators, amusement rides, hazardous materials, and manufactured housing. Additionally, the Fire Safety division ensures buildings meet fire code requirements through building plan reviews. Furthermore, fires are investigated to assist prosecutors with criminal action. Division staff process licenses and permits for related fire protection industries, manufactured housing industries and for those who use and store hazardous substances and materials.
SPECIAL FRAUD UNIT The Special Fraud Unit investigates claims of insurance fraud.
This unit was established with the goal of reducing the occurrence of insurance fraud and the resulting financial burden it places on businesses and consumers.
AUTHORITY State Constitution; Titles 7-8, 25, 33, and 45-14, Official Code
of Georgia Annotated.

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Commissioner of Insurance
Program Budgets
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that licensed insurance entities maintain solvency and conform
to state law by conducting financial and maArkmet eexnadmeindatFioYns2, 0in2ve1stBiguatdinggeptoClichyhaonldgeer scomplaints,
monitoring for compliance with state laws and regulations, reviewing and approving premium rates, and disseminating information to the public and the insurance industry about the state's insurance laws and Departmernetgaul lAatdiomnisn. istration (COI) Recommended Change: PRuercpo1om.sem: eTaIsTnnanhocdldetareaermpdliaeuCsasCreihpnhleaoftauasnsninsegngdetoahesfa:fttionhreip$s-rs8aoa0pvf,ei0pd0reeo0npa.vriioarontineom-ntiemisnett.osablearryesspuopnpsleibmleenfotropf r$o1te,0c0ti0ngtothfuellr-itgimhtes sotfaGteeeomrgpialocyietiezesnwsitihn cinusrruernatnce 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Provide one-time funds for one filled executive position. 3. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. Total Change
Enforcement Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and to initiate legal proceedings with regard to
enforcement of specific provisions of state law relating to insurance, fire safety, and fraud. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. Total Change
Fire Safety Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote fire safety awareness through education and training, and to
protect the public from fire and limit the loss of life and property by setting the minimum fire safety standards in the state, enforcing and regulating fire safety rules for public buildings and manufactured housing, and regulating the storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous materials, and elevators, boilers and carnivals. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Increase state funds to reflect projected loss of other funds for nursing home inspections. (Total Funds: $0) 3. Replace state funds with federal funds for manufactured housing inspections. (Total Funds: $0) 4. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. Total Change
Special Fraud Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Insurance Regulation
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that licensed insurance entities maintain solvency and conform to state law by conducting financial and market examinations, investigating policyholder complaints, monitoring for compliance with state laws and regulations, reviewing and approving premium rates, and disseminating information to the public and the insurance industry about the state's insurance laws and regulations.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

$49,519 $49,519
$7,536 194,899
Yes $202,435
$5,383 Yes
$5,383
$86,120 100,000 (76,963)
Yes $109,157
$19,377 $19,377
$49,519 $49,519
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Commissioner of Insurance
Program Budgets
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (COI) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of Georgia citizens in insurance
and maintain a fire-safe environment. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect a change in the purpose statement. Total Change
Enforcement Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and to initiate legal proceedings with regard to
enforcement of specific provisions of state law relating to insurance, fire safety, and fraud. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect a change in the purpose statement. Total Change
Fire Safety Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote fire safety awareness through education and training, and to
protect the public from fire and limit the loss of life and property by setting the minimum fire safety standards in the state, enforcing and regulating fire safety rules for public buildings and manufactured housing, and regulating the storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous materials, and elevators, boilers and carnivals. Recommended Change: 1. Replace one-time state funds with other funds for nursing home inspections. (Total Funds: $0) 2. Replace one-time state funds with federal funds for manufactured housing inspections. (Total Funds: $0) 3. Increase funds for two building inspectors. 4. Increase funds for personnel for two Fire Safety educators. 5. Reflect a change in the purpose statement. Total Change
Special Fraud Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for 16 positions and regular operating expenses. Total Change
Insurance Regulation Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that licensed insurance entities maintain solvency and conform
to state law by conducting financial and market examinations, investigating policyholder complaints, monitoring for compliance with state laws and regulations, reviewing and approving premium rates, and disseminating information to the public and the insurance industry about the state's insurance laws and regulations. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change

Yes $0
Yes $0
($100,000) (76,963) 135,906 161,764 Yes $120,707
$2,424,304 $2,424,304
$0 $0

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Commissioner of Insurance
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$18,418,834

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$18,418,834

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$248,405 $248,405

Changes
$385,871 $385,871
$76,963 $76,963

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$18,804,705 $18,804,705

$18,418,834 $18,418,834

$325,368 $325,368

$248,405 $248,405

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$339,026 $339,026
$19,006,265

($100,000) ($100,000)
$362,834

$239,026 $239,026
$19,369,099

$339,026 $339,026
$19,006,265

Changes
$2,545,011 $2,545,011
$76,963 $76,963 $100,000 $100,000 $2,721,974

FY 2021 Original Budget

Departmental Administration (COI)

State General Funds

2,026,697

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,026,697

Enforcement

State General Funds

531,607

TOTAL FUNDS

$531,607

Fire Safety

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

7,059,151 248,405

Other Funds

339,026

TOTAL FUNDS

$7,646,582

Special Fraud

State General Funds

3,390,556

TOTAL FUNDS

$3,390,556

Insurance Regulation

State General Funds

5,410,823

TOTAL FUNDS

$5,410,823

Changes
202,435 $202,435
5,383 $5,383
109,157 76,963
(100,000) $86,120
19,377 $19,377
49,519 $49,519

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

2,229,132 $2,229,132

2,026,697 $2,026,697

536,990 $536,990

531,607 $531,607

7,168,308
325,368 239,026 $7,732,702

7,059,151
248,405 339,026 $7,646,582

3,409,933 $3,409,933

3,390,556 $3,390,556

5,460,342 $5,460,342

5,410,823 $5,410,823

Changes
0 $0
0 $0
120,707 76,963
100,000 $297,670
2,424,304 $2,424,304
0 $0

FY 2022 Budget
$20,963,845 $20,963,845
$325,368 $325,368 $439,026 $439,026 $21,728,239
FY 2022 Budget
2,026,697 $2,026,697
531,607 $531,607
7,179,858 325,368 439,026
$7,944,252
5,814,860 $5,814,860
5,410,823 $5,410,823

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Commissioner of Insurance
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources

FY 2019 Expenditures

Departmental Administration (COI) Enforcement Fire Safety Industrial Loan Special Fraud Insurance Regulation
SUBTOTAL

$2,111,732 797,712
8,922,036 675,236
8,843,413 $21,350,129

FY 2020 Expenditures
$2,482,915 725,439
8,946,089 636,177
10,478,230 $23,268,850

FY 2021 Original Budget
$2,026,697 531,607
7,646,582
3,390,556 5,410,823 $19,006,265

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Federal COVID Funds Other Funds Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL

$21,350,129 848,001 741,933
$1,589,934

$23,268,850
994,822 43,381
838,502 36,483
$1,913,188

$19,006,265 248,405 339,026
$587,431

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

19,760,194 $19,760,194

21,355,663 $21,355,663

18,418,834 $18,418,834

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$2,229,132 536,990
7,732,702
3,409,933 5,460,342 $19,369,099
$19,369,099
325,368
239,026
$564,394
18,804,705 $18,804,705

FY 2022 Budget
$2,026,697 531,607
7,944,252
5,814,860 5,410,823 $21,728,239
$21,728,239
325,368
439,026
$764,394
20,963,845 $20,963,845

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Roles and Responsibilities

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) serves as the primary state-level investigative and enforcement agency in Georgia's fight against crime and corruption. Upon request, the GBI provides investigative and enforcement support services to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies throughout Georgia. The GBI also provides forensic laboratory services, serves as Georgia's central repository for criminal history record information, and uses the latest technological advancements in crime fighting to combat drug trafficking and other crimes. Additionally, GBI provides legal consultation services to local prosecutors in cases involving criminal street gangs.
INVESTIGATIVE DIVISION
The Investigative Division is the largest division of the GBI. Operations are based out of regional offices, regional drug enforcement offices, and other work units that provide specialized services in criminal investigations.
Special agents from the Investigative Division respond to requests from criminal justice officials to investigate major crimes. GBI agents are the primary investigators of officer-involved shootings and other types of officer-involved use-of-force incidents around the state. Investigations of crimes occurring on state property, drug investigations, child sexual exploitation, antiterrorism investigations and crimes against the elderly can be initiated without request.
The regional field offices conduct general investigations of all crimes, while regional drug enforcement offices investigate all levels of drug trafficking with an emphasis on major violators. Specialized areas of operations within the agency include: Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit Commercial Gambling Unit Elder Abuse Financial Investigations Unit Georgia Cyber Crime Center Human Trafficking and Criminal Gang Units Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Forces Polygraph Unit Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center Special Operations Unit/Bomb Disposal Unit Major Theft Unit
FORENSIC SERVICES
The Division of Forensic Sciences analyzes submitted evidence, interprets the results, reports scientific conclusions based on those results, and testifies in court about the results and conclusions. The laboratory system provides analysis or scientific support in the following scientific disciplines: Chemistry (Drug Identification, Fire Debris) Firearms Forensic Biology (Serology and DNA, DNA Database) Implied Consent (Breath Alcohol Testing Certification)

Impressions (Latent Prints, Document Examination, Shoe/Tire Prints)
Medical Examiners Toxicology (Blood Alcohol, DUI & Postmortem Toxicology) Trace Evidence (Hair, Fiber, Gunshot Residue, Paint,
Plastics)
CHILD FATALITY REVIEW PANEL
The Child Fatality Review Panel serves Georgia's children by promoting more accurate identification and reporting of child fatalities, evaluating the prevalence and circumstances of both child abuse cases and child fatality investigations, and monitoring the implementation and impact of the statewide child injury prevention plan in order to prevent and reduce incidents of child abuse and fatalities in the state.
GEORGIA CRIME INFORMATION CENTER
The Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) operates a statewide Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Network that links criminal justice agencies to automated state and national information databases. GCIC audits all Georgia criminal justice agencies that are part of the CJIS network. GCIC also operates and maintains the central repository of criminal records for the state of Georgia, utilizing an Automated Fingerprint Identification System and linking with local law enforcement agencies and courts for real-time updates. GCIC collects and maintains statistical data describing the extent and nature of reported crime and participates in the national uniform crime reporting system operated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. GCIC's other services include the maintenance of the Georgia Sex Offender Registry established in 1997 and the criminal gang database established in 2020.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) serves as the state administrative agency for numerous federal grant programs and manages the state-funded Accountability Court and Juvenile Justice Incentive grants. It operates Georgia's Crime Victims Compensation Program, which provide financial assistance to victims of violent crime.
CJCC also provides administrative support for the Council of Accountability Court Judges (CACJ) and oversees the fiscal administration of the grants awarded in accordance with CACJ's funding decisions. CACJ is charged with determining the funding priorities for accountability courts in an effort to curtail imprisonment, reduce recidivism, and rehabilitate non-violent property and drug offenders. It is also responsible for quality control and the administration of accountability courts.
AUTHORITY
Titles 15, 16, 19, 35, 40, and 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Bureau Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the highest quality investigative, scientific, information services,
and resources for the purpose of maintaining law and order and protecting life and property. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Criminal Justice Information Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the State of Georgia with essential information and
identification services through the operation of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Criminal History System, Criminal Justice Information Services network, Protective Order Registry, Sexual Violent Offender Registry, and the Uniform Crime Reporting Program. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Forensic Scientific Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forensic analysis and testimony in the areas of chemistry (drug
identification), firearms, digital imaging, forensic biology (serology/DNA), latent prints, pathology, questioned documents, photography, toxicology, implied consent, and trace evidence in support of the criminal justice system; to provide medical examiner (autopsy) services; and to analyze and enter samples into national databases such as AFIS, CODIS, and NIBIN. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Provide funds for the recruitment and retention of medical examiners. Total Change
Regional Investigative Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, collect, preserve, and process evidence located during crime
scene investigations, and to assist in the investigation, identification, arrest and prosecution of individuals. The purpose of this appropriation is also to coordinate and operate the following specialized units: bingo unit, anti-terrorist team, forensic art, bomb disposal unit, high technology investigations unit, communications center, regional drug enforcement, and polygraph examinations. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Provide one-time funds to replace 70 vehicles for the investigations division, 6 vehicles for the bomb squad, and to refurbish 6 crime scene response vehicles. 3. Provide one-time funds to implement the second phase of the criminal gang database. 4. Reduce funds for personal services based on actual start date for a new database administrator position. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and coordinate criminal justice efforts throughout Georgia,
help create safe and secure communities, and award grants. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.

$32,295 $32,295
$90,426 $90,426
$266,972 427,401
$694,373
$294,961 4,170,000
223,600 (24,570) $4,663,991
$139,945

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Program Budgets
2. Reflect the continued use of $15,840,333 in federal funds for the Justice Assistance Grants as authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Total Change
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Council of Accountability Court Judges Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI courts, juvenile drug courts,
family dependency treatment courts, mental health courts, and veteran's courts, as well as the Council of Accountability Court Judges. No state funds shall be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and fees collected by such court. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Family Violence Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide certified domestic violence shelters and sexual assault centers
with funds so as to provide the necessary services to primary and secondary victims of domestic violence and sexual assault statewide. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for domestic violence shelters and sexual assault centers. 2. Reflect the continued use of $1,185,302 in federal funds for Family Violence Prevention as authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Total Change
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Bureau Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the highest quality investigative, scientific, information services,
and resources for the purpose of maintaining law and order and protecting life and property. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for three positions to support the Legal Division and the GBI Gang Task Force. Total Change
Criminal Justice Information Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the State of Georgia with essential information and
identification services through the operation of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Criminal History System, Criminal Justice Information Services network, Protective Order Registry, Sexual Violent Offender Registry, and the Uniform Crime Reporting Program. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Forensic Scientific Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forensic analysis and testimony in the areas of chemistry (drug
identification), firearms, digital imaging, forensic biology (serology/DNA), latent prints, pathology, questioned documents, photography, toxicology, implied consent, and trace evidence in support of the criminal justice system; to provide medical examiner (autopsy) services; and to analyze and enter samples into national databases such as AFIS, CODIS, and NIBIN. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for the recruitment and retention of medical examiners. 2. Increase funds to expand a forensic pathology fellowship program with medical colleges. Total Change
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

Yes $139,945
$3,230 $3,230
$455,000 Yes
$455,000
$270,320 $270,320
$0 $0
$1,593,514 241,529
$1,835,043 215

Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Program Budgets
Regional Investigative Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, collect, preserve, and process evidence located during crime scene investigations, and to assist in the investigation, identification, arrest and prosecution of individuals. The purpose of this appropriation is also to coordinate and operate the following specialized units: bingo unit, anti-terrorist team, forensic art, bomb disposal unit, high technology investigations unit, communications center, regional drug enforcement, and polygraph examinations.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Increase funds to annualize sworn positions.
Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and coordinate criminal justice efforts throughout Georgia, help create safe and secure communities, and award grants.
Recommended Change: 1. Transfer funds from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council program to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Council of Accountability Court Judges program for accountability court grants. 2. Reduce one-time funds to establish a law enforcement training grant program for state and local law enforcement agencies and reflect $1,003,800 at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center to construct a deescalation and proper use of force training facility. 3. Maintain responsibility for managing and administering accountability court grants.
Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Council of Accountability Court Judges
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI courts, juvenile drug courts, family dependency treatment courts, mental health courts, and veteran's courts, as well as the Council of Accountability Court Judges. No state funds shall be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and fees collected by such court.
Recommended Change: 1. Transfer funds from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council program to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Council of Accountability Court Judges program for accountability court grants. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Family Violence
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide certified domestic violence shelters and sexual assault centers with funds so as to provide the necessary services to primary and secondary victims of domestic violence and sexual assault statewide.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for grants to local domestic violence shelters and sexual assault centers. 2. Increase funds to provide a 9% increase to domestic violence shelters. 3. Increase funds to fully fund two domestic violence shelters partially funded in FY 2020. 4. Increase funds for sexual assault centers. 5. The Council shall engage stakeholders to evaluate the current funding formula for domestic violence shelters and sexual assault centers and study the merits of an updated formula that takes into account many of the factors involved, including but not limited to: number of services provided, number of bed nights provided, area poverty level, service area, and area population, and the Council shall submit a report of their findings to the Chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees by December 31, 2021. Total Change

$437 1,096,121 $1,096,558
($30,006,227) (7,500,000) Yes
($37,506,227)
$30,006,227 $30,006,227
$700,000 1,072,427
150,000 150,000
Yes
$2,072,427

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$166,222,201

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$166,222,201

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$343,283
79,456,902 $79,800,185

Changes
$6,079,260 $6,079,260
$0 0
$0

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$172,301,461 $172,301,461

$166,222,201 $166,222,201

$343,283
79,456,902 $79,800,185

$343,283
79,456,902 $79,800,185

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$37,186,828 $37,186,828
$283,209,214

$0 $0
$6,079,260

$37,186,828 $37,186,828
$289,288,474

$37,186,828 $37,186,828
$283,209,214

Changes
($2,225,652) ($2,225,652)
$0 0
$0 $0 $0 ($2,225,652)

FY 2021 Original Budget

Bureau Administration

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

8,044,151 12,600

Other Funds

338,303

TOTAL FUNDS

$8,395,054

Criminal Justice Information Services

State General Funds

1,990,828

Other Funds

11,500,200

TOTAL FUNDS

$13,491,028

Forensic Scientific Services

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

39,841,513 1,782,506

Other Funds

157,865

TOTAL FUNDS

$41,781,884

Regional Investigative Services

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

48,986,917 1,812,153

Other Funds

1,724,650

TOTAL FUNDS

$52,523,720

Changes
32,295 0 0
$32,295
90,426 0
$90,426
694,373 0 0
$694,373
4,663,991 0 0
$4,663,991

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

8,076,446
12,600 338,303 $8,427,349

8,044,151
12,600 338,303 $8,395,054

2,081,254 11,500,200 $13,581,454

1,990,828 11,500,200 $13,491,028

40,535,886
1,782,506 157,865
$42,476,257

39,841,513
1,782,506 157,865
$41,781,884

53,650,908
1,812,153 1,724,650 $57,187,711

48,986,917
1,812,153 1,724,650 $52,523,720

Changes
270,320 0 0
$270,320
0 0 $0
1,835,043 0 0
$1,835,043
1,096,558 0 0
$1,096,558

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

54,310,147
343,283 75,849,643

139,945
0 0

54,450,092
343,283 75,849,643

Other Funds

23,465,810

0

23,465,810

TOTAL FUNDS

$153,968,883

$139,945

$154,108,828

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Council of Accountability Court Judges

State General Funds

512,722

3,230

515,952

54,310,147

(37,506,227)

343,283
75,849,643 23,465,810 $153,968,883

0
0 0 ($37,506,227)

512,722

30,006,227

FY 2022 Budget
$163,996,549 $163,996,549
$343,283 79,456,902 $79,800,185 $37,186,828 $37,186,828 $280,983,562
FY 2022 Budget
8,314,471 12,600
338,303 $8,665,374
1,990,828 11,500,200 $13,491,028
41,676,556 1,782,506 157,865
$43,616,927
50,083,475 1,812,153 1,724,650
$53,620,278
16,803,920
343,283 75,849,643 23,465,810 $116,462,656
30,518,949

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Changes

TOTAL FUNDS

$512,722

$3,230

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Family Violence

State General Funds

12,535,923

455,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$12,535,923

$455,000

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$515,952

FY 2021 Original Budget
$512,722

12,990,923 $12,990,923

12,535,923 $12,535,923

Changes $30,006,227
2,072,427 $2,072,427

FY 2022 Budget $30,518,949
14,608,350 $14,608,350

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources
Bureau Administration Criminal Justice Information Services
Forensic Scientific Services
Regional Investigative Services
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies)
Attached Agencies
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Council of Accountability Court J Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Family Violence
SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)

FY 2019 Expenditures
$13,426,074 16,826,224 41,183,234 57,006,330
$128,441,862
$159,720,416
482,529 12,844,461 $173,047,406

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Federal COVID Funds Other Funds Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL

$301,489,268 109,904,014 37,747,679
$147,651,693

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

153,837,575 $153,837,575

FY 2020 Expenditures
$8,662,470
14,689,788 49,223,892 59,378,841
$131,954,991

FY 2021 Original Budget
$8,395,054
13,491,028 41,781,884 52,523,720
$116,191,686

$177,749,541
526,996 13,233,737
$191,510,274
$323,465,265
128,771,069 172,936
40,616,367 290,000
$169,850,372
153,614,893 $153,614,893

$153,968,883 512,722
12,535,923 $167,017,528 $283,209,214
79,800,185 37,186,828
$116,987,013 166,222,201
$166,222,201

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$8,427,349 13,581,454 42,476,257 57,187,711 $121,672,771
$154,108,828
515,952 12,990,923 $167,615,703
$289,288,474
79,800,185
37,186,828
$116,987,013
172,301,461 $172,301,461

FY 2022 Budget
$8,665,374 13,491,028 43,616,927 53,620,278 $119,393,607
$116,462,656
30,518,949 14,608,350 $161,589,955 $280,983,562
79,800,185 37,186,828
$116,987,013 163,996,549
$163,996,549

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Department of Juvenile Justice
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) was created by the General Assembly in its 1992 session. The Department's role is twofold:
Provide for the supervision, detention, and rehabilitation of juvenile offenders committed to the state's custody or supervision, and
Provide necessary public safety services by appropriately separating youth offenders from the community.
The Department accomplishes its mission through the operation of its four programs: Community Services, Secure Detention, Secure Commitment, and Departmental Administration. DJJ provides its services to over 20,000 youth every year and maintains a daily population of about 10,500. Youth who enter into the Department's care include those sentenced to probation and short-term incarceration, or committed to the state's custody as part of a long-term secure confinement plan.
Based on a needs assessment, youth placed in the Department's care receive a variety of rehabilitative services as well as required educational programming. The Department operates the 181st state school district and has received dual accreditation from both the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and Correctional Education Association (CEA) for both its regular and vocational education components. Juvenile offenders participate in many therapeutic and counseling programs that support their transition back into their communities and reduce the risk of future delinquent activity. One of the Department's foremost principles is that of Balanced and Restorative Justice, a set of values that asks that the primary stakeholders in a crime be involved in repairing the harm caused and work to ensure that the community is a stronger place following the incident.

DJJ simultaneously oversees three education transition centers (ETC) which aim to keep children in classrooms. These ETC's offer high school diploma's as well as GED's and provide local youth with opportunities to continue their education and earn course credits outside of public school classrooms.
SECURE DETENTION All of the state's 19 Regional Youth Detention Centers
(RYDCs) are included in the Secure Detention program. RYDC facilities are designed to provide a secure placement for youth awaiting formal adjudication for an offense and those youth sentenced to short-term incarceration of up to 30 days. Approximately 700 youth are housed in secure detention facilities daily.
SECURE COMMITMENT The state currently utilizes six Youth Development Campus
(YDC) facilities, which house juvenile offenders committed to the state for a maximum of five years. Approximately 300 youth are housed in secure commitment facilities on a daily basis.
Both RYDC and YDC facilities provide the youth housed therein with a variety of services, including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, counseling, and other therapeutic programs.
AUTHORITY Title 15, 39, and 49 of the Official Code of Georgia
Annotated.

DJJ operates under the guidance of a 15-member board appointed by the Governor.

COMMUNITY SERVICES
This program houses the services provided to youthful offenders placed in community settings as a result of directives issued by the Juvenile Court system. A broad continuum of specific programs delivering supervisory and rehabilitative services are provided to these youthful offenders, including specialized residential placements, multi-systemic therapy services, intensive supervision programs, and electronic monitoring. In addition, increased supervision strategies and evidenced based programming have been implemented to address Juvenile Justice Reform requirements. Over 9,000 youth reside in community-based settings on any given day while in the Department's care.

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Department of Juvenile Justice
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Community Service
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, assist youth in becoming law-abiding citizens and transition youth from secure detention, and provide the following alternative detention options: non-secure detention shelters, housebound detention, emergency shelters, a short-term stay in a residential placement, tracking services, wraparound services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program. Additionally, Community Supervision supervises youth directly in the community according to their risk and need levels, provides transitional and treatment services to those youth either directly or by brokering or making appropriate referrals for services, and provides agency-wide services, including intake, court services, and case management.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Departmental Administration (DJJ)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding youthful offenders accountable for their actions through the delivery of effective services in appropriate settings.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Secure Commitment (YDCs)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions, and provide secure care and supervision of youth including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, mental health, counseling, and religious services for those youth committed to the Department's custody, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Utilize existing funds to implement a 10% increase for juvenile correctional officers in secure facilities effective April 1, 2021. Total Change
Secure Detention (RYDCs)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and, provide temporary, secure care, and supervision of youth who are charged with crimes or who have been found guilty of crimes and are awaiting disposition of their cases by juvenile courts or awaiting placement in one of the Department's treatment programs or facilities, or sentenced to the Short Term Program.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Utilize existing funds to implement a 10% increase for juvenile correctional officers in secure facilities effective April 1, 2021. Total Change

$793,381 $793,381
$153,940 $153,940
$650,206 Yes
$650,206
$1,138,937 Yes
$1,138,937

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Department of Juvenile Justice
Program Budgets
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Community Service
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, assist youth in becoming law-abiding citizens and transition youth from secure detention, and provide the following alternative detention options: non-secure detention shelters, housebound detention, emergency shelters, a short-term stay in a residential placement, tracking services, wraparound services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program. Additionally, Community Supervision supervises youth directly in the community according to their risk and need levels, provides transitional and treatment services to those youth either directly or by brokering or making appropriate referrals for services, and provides agency-wide services, including intake, court services, and case management.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% Total Change
Departmental Administration (DJJ)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding youthful offenders accountable for their actions through the delivery of effective services in appropriate settings.
Recommended Change: . Develop an electronic monitoring supervision program using innovative 21st century technology on offenders being supervised by the Department of Juvenile Justice. This program should include real-time tracking and case management tools. Total Change
Secure Commitment (YDCs)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions, and provide secure care and supervision of youth including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, mental health, counseling, and religious services for those youth committed to the Department's custody, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Increase funds for teacher training and experience. 3. Utilize existing funds to implement a 10 percent increase for juvenile correctional officers in secure facilities. Total Change
Secure Detention (RYDCs)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and, provide temporary, secure care, and supervision of youth who are charged with crimes or who have been found guilty of crimes and are awaiting disposition of their cases by juvenile courts or awaiting placement in one of the Department's treatment programs or facilities, or sentenced to the Short Term Program.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Increase funds for teacher training and experience. 3. Utilize existing funds to implement a 10 percent increase for juvenile correctional officers in secure facilities. Total Change

$1,208 $1,208
Yes $0
$31,257 94,531 Yes
$125,788
$45,616 132,579
Yes $178,195

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Department of Juvenile Justice
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$313,167,897

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$313,167,897

Changes
$2,736,464 $2,736,464

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$315,904,361 $315,904,361

$313,167,897 $313,167,897

Foster Care Title IV-E Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,377,767
4,488,065 $8,865,832

$0

$4,377,767

$4,377,767

0

4,488,065

4,488,065

$0

$8,865,832

$8,865,832

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$412,746 $412,746
$322,446,475

$0 $0
$2,736,464

$412,746 $412,746
$325,182,939

$412,746 $412,746
$322,446,475

Changes
$305,191 $305,191
$0 0
$0 $0 $0 $305,191

FY 2021 Original Budget

Community Service

State General Funds

85,579,989

Foster Care Title IV-E
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

4,377,767 210,000

Other Funds

412,746

TOTAL FUNDS

$90,580,502

Departmental Administration (DJJ)

State General Funds

23,454,168

TOTAL FUNDS

$23,454,168

Secure Commitment (YDCs)

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

79,070,769 2,114,594

TOTAL FUNDS

$81,185,363

Secure Detention (RYDCs)

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

125,062,971 2,163,471

TOTAL FUNDS

$127,226,442

Changes
793,381 0 0 0
$793,381
153,940 $153,940
650,206 0
$650,206
1,138,937 0
$1,138,937

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

86,373,370 4,377,767
210,000 412,746 $91,373,883

85,579,989 4,377,767
210,000 412,746 $90,580,502

23,608,108 $23,608,108

23,454,168 $23,454,168

79,720,975
2,114,594 $81,835,569

79,070,769
2,114,594 $81,185,363

126,201,908
2,163,471 $128,365,379

125,062,971
2,163,471 $127,226,442

Changes
1,208 0 0 0
$1,208
0 $0
125,788 0
$125,788
178,195 0
$178,195

FY 2022 Budget
$313,473,088 $313,473,088
$4,377,767 4,488,065
$8,865,832 $412,746 $412,746
$322,751,666
FY 2022 Budget
85,581,197 4,377,767 210,000 412,746
$90,581,710
23,454,168 $23,454,168
79,196,557 2,114,594
$81,311,151
125,241,166 2,163,471
$127,404,637

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Department of Juvenile Justice
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Community Service
Departmental Administration (DJJ) Secure Commitment (YDCs) Secure Detention (RYDCs) SUBTOTAL

FY 2019 Expenditures
$101,102,437
24,442,128 100,015,551 127,991,144
$353,551,260

FY 2020 Expenditures
$101,847,583
24,837,466 91,464,824 128,218,449
$346,368,322

FY 2021 Original Budget
$90,580,502
23,454,168 81,185,363 127,226,442
$322,446,475

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Federal COVID Funds Other Funds
SUBTOTAL

$353,551,260
8,508,431 9,568,959 $18,077,390

$346,368,322
8,996,146 12,645,931
8,336,809 $29,978,886

$322,446,475
8,865,832 412,746
$9,278,578

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

335,473,870 $335,473,870

316,389,436 $316,389,436

313,167,897 $313,167,897

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$91,373,883 23,608,108 81,835,569
128,365,379 $325,182,939
$325,182,939
8,865,832
412,746 $9,278,578
315,904,361 $315,904,361

FY 2022 Budget $90,581,710
23,454,168 81,311,151 127,404,637 $322,751,666
$322,751,666
8,865,832
412,746 $9,278,578
313,473,088 $313,473,088

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Department of Labor
Roles and Responsibilities

The mission of the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) is to provide customized workforce solutions through technology, dedicated staff, and collaboration. There are three broad federal program areas administered by the GDOL Employment Services, Labor Market Information, and Unemployment Insurance.
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Employment services help businesses find qualified workers
and individuals find jobs. The services also provide businesses, economic development organizations, job seekers and workforce policymakers with up-to-date, customized workforce data. GDOL also provides workforce statistics and employment data by industry and occupation, worker availability, wages and projected employment trends at the state, regional and local levels.
GDOL also is responsible for the child labor laws, which assists working youth to obtain necessary work permits; informs businesses, schools and parent groups of the relevant child labor laws; and inspects workplaces employing youth to ensure their safety on the job.

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE In administering the Unemployment Insurance program,
GDOL staff assists employers with state unemployment tax rates and charges, processing tax payments and employment reports, and provides unemployment insurance benefits to qualified individuals who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own.
SERVICE DELIVERY Employment, reemployment, and unemployment insurance
services are provided through the department's statewide network of career centers and a comprehensive online presence. The career centers work closely with partners to ensure businesses and individual customers receive services that fully address their workforce needs. Specific groups, including veterans and returning service members, agribusinesses and migrant workers and others receive customized services.
AUTHORITY Titles 34, 39 and 45 of the Official Code of Georgia
Annotated. Public Laws, 105-220, 23 USC Chapter 23 and the Social Security Act, as amended.

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Department of Labor
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DOL) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to work with public and private partners in building a world-class
workforce system that contributes to Georgia's economic prosperity. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Departmental Administration (DOL) - Special Project Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund a Chief Labor Officer and operating expenses, to be appointed
subject to appropriate legislation, to oversee all unemployment insurance matters and respond to financial audit requests. Recommended Change: 1. The purpose of this appropriation is to fund a Chief Labor Officer and operating expenses, to be appointed subject to appropriate legislation, to oversee all unemployment insurance matters and respond to financial audit requests. Total Change
Labor Market Information Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect, analyze, and publish a wide array of information about the
state's labor market. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Unemployment Insurance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance Georgia's economic strength by collecting unemployment
insurance taxes from Georgia's employers and distributing unemployment benefits to eligible claimants. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Reflect the continued use of federal funds for the Unemployment Insurance Program ($31,964,147) and the Short-Time Compensation Program ($3,188,424) to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Total Change
Workforce Solutions Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist employers and job seekers with job matching services and to
promote economic growth and development. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change

$123,798 $123,798
$100,000 $100,000
$24,760 $24,760
$312,185 Yes
$312,185
$526,409 $526,409

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Department of Labor
Program Budgets
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DOL) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to work with public and private partners in building a world-class
workforce system that contributes to Georgia's economic prosperity. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Departmental Administration (DOL) - Special Project 1. Add funds for a chief labor officer to be appointed, subject to appropriate legislation, to oversee all unemployment insurance matters and respond to financial audit requests. Total Change
Labor Market Information Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect, analyze, and publish a wide array of information about the
state's labor market. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Unemployment Insurance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance Georgia's economic strength by collecting unemployment
insurance taxes from Georgia's employers and distributing unemployment benefits to eligible claimants. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Workforce Solutions Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist employers and job seekers with job matching services and to
promote economic growth and development. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

$0 $0
$198,916 $198,916
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0

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Department of Labor
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$12,751,059

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,751,059

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$91,880,554 $91,880,554

Changes
$1,087,152 $1,087,152
$0 $0

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$13,838,211 $13,838,211

$12,751,059 $12,751,059

$91,880,554 $91,880,554

$91,880,554 $91,880,554

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$9,606,400 $9,606,400
$114,238,013

$0 $0
$1,087,152

$9,606,400 $9,606,400
$115,325,165

$9,606,400 $9,606,400
$114,238,013

Changes
$198,916 $198,916
$0 $0 $0 $0 $198,916

FY 2021 Original Budget

Changes

Departmental Administration (DOL)

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

1,654,783 24,003,153

123,798 0

Other Funds

4,327,182

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$29,985,118

$123,798

Departmental Administration (DOL) - Special Project

State General Funds

0

100,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$0

$100,000

Labor Market Information

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

0 2,663,385

24,760 0

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,663,385

$24,760

Unemployment Insurance

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

4,211,553 25,491,766

312,185 0

Other Funds

335,000

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$30,038,319

$312,185

Workforce Solutions

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

6,884,723 39,722,250

526,409 0

Other Funds

4,944,218

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$51,551,191

$526,409

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

1,778,581
24,003,153 4,327,182
$30,108,916

1,654,783
24,003,153 4,327,182
$29,985,118

100,000

0

$100,000

$0

24,760
2,663,385 $2,688,145

0
2,663,385 $2,663,385

4,523,738
25,491,766 335,000
$30,350,504

4,211,553
25,491,766 335,000
$30,038,319

7,411,132
39,722,250 4,944,218
$52,077,600

6,884,723
39,722,250 4,944,218
$51,551,191

Changes
0 0 0 $0
198,916 $198,916
0 0 $0
0 0 0 $0
0 0 0 $0

FY 2022 Budget
$12,949,975 $12,949,975
$91,880,554 $91,880,554
$9,606,400 $9,606,400 $114,436,929
FY 2022 Budget
1,654,783 24,003,153
4,327,182 $29,985,118
198,916 $198,916
0 2,663,385 $2,663,385
4,211,553 25,491,766
335,000 $30,038,319
6,884,723 39,722,250
4,944,218 $51,551,191

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Department of Labor
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources
Departmental Administration (DOL)

FY 2019 Expenditures
$28,041,438

Departmental Administration (DOL) - Special Project

Labor Market Information

2,452,205

Unemployment Insurance

25,659,609

Workforce Solutions

45,679,726

SUBTOTAL

$101,832,978

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Federal COVID Funds Other Funds
SUBTOTAL

$101,832,978
78,017,819 9,361,373
$87,379,192

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

14,453,785 $14,453,785

FY 2020 Expenditures
$29,747,284

FY 2021 Original Budget
$29,985,118

2,760,545 32,863,968 51,780,631 $117,152,428
$117,152,428
93,863,942 1,051,412 8,897,784
$103,813,138
13,339,290 $13,339,290

2,663,385 30,038,319 51,551,191 $114,238,013
$114,238,013
91,880,554
9,606,400 $101,486,954
12,751,059 $12,751,059

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$30,108,916 100,000
2,688,145 30,350,504 52,077,600 $115,325,165
$115,325,165
91,880,554
9,606,400 $101,486,954
13,838,211 $13,838,211

FY 2022 Budget $29,985,118
198,916 2,663,385 30,038,319 51,551,191 $114,436,929
$114,436,929
91,880,554
9,606,400 $101,486,954
12,949,975 $12,949,975

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Department of Law
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Law, headed by the Attorney General, provides legal representation and advice to the departments, officials, and employees of the executive branch of state government. The Attorney General is a constitutional officer elected to a four-year term in the same general election as the Governor.
The Department of Law represents the state in any civil and criminal case to which the state is a party, in all capital felony actions before the Georgia Supreme Court, and in all actions before the Supreme Court of the United States.
As the chief legal officer of the state and the legal advisor to the executive branch of state government, it is the duty of the Attorney General to provide opinions on any question of law involving the interests of the state or duties of any department. It is also the responsibility of the Attorney General to prepare and review contracts and other legal documents in which the state is interested and to draft proposed legislation or rules and regulations for state departments.
The Attorney General, as head of the Department of Law and chief legal officer of the state, is authorized to institute and conduct investigations at any time into the affairs of the state and its departments and agencies or the official conduct of any state official or employee, as well as the affairs of any person, firm, or corporation for violations in their dealings with the state, and may criminally prosecute violations of any state laws arising in relation to dealing with the state. The Attorney General is also vested with complete and exclusive authority and jurisdiction in all matters of law relating to state authorities.

The Department of Law is organized into nine legal divisions and an operations division, all of which are headed by the Attorney General. The specialized legal divisions, Regulated Industries and Professions, Commercial Transactions and Litigation, Criminal Justice, General Litigation, Government Services and Employment, Consumer Protection, Medicaid Fraud Control, Special Prosecutions and Solicitor General units, provide a full range of civil legal services to state departments, agencies, authorities, boards, bureaus, commissions, and institutions. Additionally, the Special Prosecutions Unit carries out the criminal prosecutorial functions vested in the Department of Law and the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit investigates and prosecutes Medicaid fraud both civilly and criminally. Finally, the Solicitor General represents the State in selected constitutional matters in both state and federal courts and provides legal advice and assistance in legal appeals arising out of the Department's cases.
Executive Branch entities reimburse the department for the litigation expenses incurred, such as court costs, witness fees, filing costs, and reporting costs.
AUTHORITY
Title 45 Chapter 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Law
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Department of Law Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies,
departments, authorities, and the Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the State of Georgia is involved. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Increase other funds by $21,701,787 to reflect historical revenues from reimbursements for legal services. Total Change
Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of
providers of health services and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Increase federal funds by $35,342 to reflect historical revenues from Medicaid fraud investigations. Total Change
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Department of Law Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies,
departments, authorities, and the Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the State of Georgia is involved. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Increase other funds by $21,701,787 to reflect historical revenues from reimbursements for legal services. Total Change
Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of
providers of health services and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program. Recommended Change:
1. Increase federal funds by $35,342 to reflect historical revenues from Medicaid fraud investigations. Total Change

$169,011 Yes
$169,011
$43,060 Yes
$43,060
$517 Yes
$517
Yes $0

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Department of Law
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$30,485,219

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$30,485,219

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,597,990 $3,597,990

Changes
$212,071 $212,071
$35,342 $35,342

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$30,697,290 $30,697,290

$30,485,219 $30,485,219

$3,633,332 $3,633,332

$3,597,990 $3,597,990

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$37,089,125 $37,089,125
$71,172,334

$21,701,787 $21,701,787
$21,949,200

$58,790,912 $58,790,912
$93,121,534

$37,089,125 $37,089,125
$71,172,334

Changes
$517 $517
$35,342 $35,342 $21,701,787 $21,701,787 $21,737,646

Department of Law State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Medicaid Fraud Control Unit State General Funds Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2021 Original Budget
29,108,836 37,087,014 $66,195,850
1,376,383
3,597,990 2,111
$4,976,484

Changes
169,011 21,701,787 $21,870,798
43,060 35,342
0 $78,402

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

29,277,847 58,788,801 $88,066,648

29,108,836 37,087,014 $66,195,850

1,419,443
3,633,332 2,111
$5,054,886

1,376,383
3,597,990 2,111
$4,976,484

Changes
517 21,701,787 $21,702,304
0 35,342
0 $35,342

FY 2022 Budget
$30,485,736 $30,485,736
$3,633,332 $3,633,332 $58,790,912 $58,790,912 $92,909,980
FY 2022 Budget
29,109,353 58,788,801 $87,898,154
1,376,383 3,633,332
2,111 $5,011,826

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Program/Fund Sources Department of Law Medicaid Fraud Control Unit SUBTOTAL
Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Federal COVID Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Department of Law
Department Financial Summary

FY 2019 Expenditures
$90,353,928 4,791,643
$95,145,571

FY 2020 Expenditures
$93,391,344 4,959,220
$98,350,564

FY 2021 Original Budget
$66,195,850 4,976,484
$71,172,334

$95,145,571

$98,350,564

$71,172,334

3,679,174
60,142,407 $63,821,581
31,323,991 $31,323,991

3,729,554 102,113
62,479,155 $66,310,822
32,039,741 $32,039,741

3,597,990
37,089,125 $40,687,115
30,485,219 $30,485,219

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$88,066,648 5,054,886
$93,121,534
$93,121,534
3,633,332
58,790,912 $62,424,244
30,697,290 $30,697,290

FY 2022 Budget $87,898,154
5,011,826 $92,909,980
$92,909,980
3,633,332
58,790,912 $62,424,244
30,485,736 $30,485,736

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Department of Natural Resources
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Natural Resources provides natural resource development, management, and protection services to Georgia's citizens and local governments. These services include the operation of state parks and historic sites; management and protection of wildlife and coastal resources; enforcement of wildlife, boating safety, and environmental laws; and protection and management of the state's water, air, and land resources in accordance with various state and federal laws.

upon request in providing public safety for the citizens and visitors of Georgia.
GEORGIA OUTDOOR STEWARDSHIP The primary objective of this program is to provide funding
through grant and loan opportunities for state and local parks and trails, land acquisition, and stewardship of conservation lands in the state.

COASTAL RESOURCES The primary objectives of this program are to ensure the
commercial and recreational utilization of Georgia's marine fisheries and to protect coastal Georgia's tidal marshes and sand sharing systems. These objectives are accomplished through research, technical assistance, and habitat enhancement.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION This program is largely a regulatory body whose main
objective is to enforce state laws, federal laws, and rules and regulations regarding water quality, water supply, air quality, solid waste, and hazardous waste. These objectives are accomplished through a permitting process coupled with monitoring, inspection, and investigation and enforcement activities. The program also manages the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund and the Solid Waste Trust Fund, which provide remediation cleanups to potentially dangerous waste sites.
PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC SITES This program provides recreational opportunities to the
citizens of Georgia through the development and operation of all state parks and historic sites, which attract over 10 million visitors per year. The program manages over 86,000 acres with such amenities as campgrounds, cottages, lodges, swimming pools, group camps, and golf courses, and provides technical assistance in archaeological matters.
WILDLIFE RESOURCES Lands and freshwater habitats are managed by Wildlife
Resources for public hunting, fishing, other wildlife-based recreation, and educational purposes. This program also promotes the conservation and wise use of game and non-game wildlife resources. The program manages public fishing areas, wildlife management areas, and produces fish in state hatcheries.

ATTACHED AGENCIES The Jekyll Island State Park Authority is responsible for the
development and operation of tourist, convention, and recreational areas and facilities on the island.
The Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority is responsible for managing through contract the development and operation of tourist, convention, and recreational areas and facilities on the islands.
The Southwest Georgia Railroad Excursion Authority is an initiative that seeks to bring tourists through historic middle Georgia via scenic rail.
The Stone Mountain Memorial Association is responsible for managing through contract the operation of tourist engagement, as well as the management of convention and recreational areas and various other facilities at the mountain.
The North Georgia Mountain Authority provides oversight of various state park lodges and golf courses in the State of Georgia.
AUTHORITY Titles 8, 12, 16, 27, 31, 38, 43, 44, 46, 48, 50 and 52 of the
Official Code of Georgia Annotated and Public Laws 92-500, 93523, 88-206, 94-580.

LAW ENFORCEMENT The primary objectives of this program are to enforce all
state and federal laws and departmental regulations relative to protecting Georgia's wildlife, natural, archaeological, and cultural resources, department properties, boating safety, and litter and waste laws. Law Enforcement also teaches hunter and boater education classes and assists other law enforcement agencies

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Department of Natural Resources
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Coastal Resources
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve the natural, environmental, historic, archaeological, and recreational resources of the state's coastal zone by balancing economic development with resource preservation and improvement by assessing and restoring coastal wetlands, by regulating development within the coastal zone, by promulgating and enforcing rules and regulations to protect the coastal wetlands, by monitoring the population status of commercially and recreationally fished species and developing fishery management plans, by providing fishing education, and by constructing and maintaining artificial reefs.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Reflect the continued use of $1,921,832 in federal funds for fishery participants as authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Total Change
Departmental Administration (DNR)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Provide one-time funds to replace 45 vehicles. Total Change
Environmental Protection
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the quality of Georgia's air by controlling, monitoring and regulating pollution from large, small, mobile, and area sources (including pollution from motor vehicle emissions) by performing ambient air monitoring, and by participating in the Clean Air Campaign; to protect Georgia's land by permitting, managing, and planning for solid waste facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies, by administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining operations; to protect Georgia and its citizens from hazardous materials by investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund to manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to remediate abandoned sites, to respond to environmental emergencies, and to monitor and regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure the quality and quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by regulating the amount of water used.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Provide one-time funds to replace 26 vehicles and laboratory equipment. Total Change
Hazardous Waste Trust Fund
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund investigations and cleanup of abandoned landfills and other hazardous sites, to meet cost-sharing requirements for Superfund sites identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency, to fund related operations and oversight positions within the Environmental Protection Division, and to reimburse local governments for landfill remediation.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for remediation of environmental hazards at county courthouses and match local funds. Total Change

$62,437 Yes
$62,437
$55,978 1,000,000 $1,055,978
$670,660 2,500,000 $3,170,660
$700,000 $700,000

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Department of Natural Resources
Program Budgets
Law Enforcement Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce all state and federal laws and departmental regulations relative
to protecting Georgia's wildlife, natural, archeological, and cultural resources, DNR properties, boating safety, and litter and waste laws; to teach hunter and boater education classes; and to assist other law enforcement agencies upon request in providing public safety for the citizens and visitors of Georgia. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding through grant and loan opportunities for land
conservation, parks, trails, and outdoor recreation. Recommended Change:
2. Increase funds for grants and benefits per HB 332 and HR 238 (2018 Session) to reflect FY 2019 collections. Total Change
Parks Recreation and Historic Sites Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage, operate, market, and maintain the state's golf courses, parks,
lodges, conference centers, and historic sites. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Increase funds for historic site grants. Total Change
Solid Waste Trust Fund Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the administration of the scrap tire management activity; to enable
emergency, preventative, and corrective actions at solid waste disposal facilities; to assist local governments with the development of solid waste management plans; and to promote statewide recycling and waste reduction programs. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Wildlife Resources Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft in Georgia; to
provide hunter and boating education; to protect non-game and endangered wildlife; to promulgate statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, and coastal commercial fishing regulations; to operate the state's archery and shooting ranges; to license hunters and anglers; and to register boats. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Increase funds for the Wildlife Endowment Fund based on actual lifetime sportsman's license revenues in FY 2020. Total Change

$219,606 $219,606
$3,430,466 $3,430,466
$319,721 30,000
$349,721
$0 $0
$384,311 493,580 $877,891

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Department of Natural Resources
Program Budgets
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Coastal Resources Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve the natural, environmental, historic, archaeological, and
recreational resources of the state's coastal zone by balancing economic development with resource preservation and improvement by assessing and restoring coastal wetlands, by regulating development within the coastal zone, by promulgating and enforcing rules and regulations to protect the coastal wetlands, by monitoring the population status of commercially and recreationally fished species and developing fishery management plans, by providing fishing education, and by constructing and maintaining artificial reefs. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Departmental Administration (DNR) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Environmental Protection Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the quality of Georgia's air by controlling, monitoring and
regulating pollution from large, small, mobile, and area sources (including pollution from motor vehicle emissions) by performing ambient air monitoring, and by participating in the Clean Air Campaign; to protect Georgia's land by permitting, managing, and planning for solid waste facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies, by administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining operations; to protect Georgia and its citizens from hazardous materials by investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund to manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to remediate abandoned sites, to respond to environmental emergencies, and to monitor and regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure the quality and quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by regulating the amount of water used. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% Total Change
Hazardous Waste Trust Fund Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund investigations and cleanup of abandoned landfills and other
hazardous sites, to meet cost-sharing requirements for Superfund sites identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency, to fund related operations and oversight positions within the Environmental Protection Division, and to reimburse local governments for landfill remediation. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
$337 $337
$0 $0

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Department of Natural Resources
Program Budgets
Law Enforcement Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce all state and federal laws and departmental regulations relative
to protecting Georgia's wildlife, natural, archeological, and cultural resources, DNR properties, boating safety, and litter and waste laws; to teach hunter and boater education classes; and to assist other law enforcement agencies upon request in providing public safety for the citizens and visitors of Georgia. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to create two new job classes to retain experienced sworn personnel. Total Change
Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding through grant and loan opportunities for land
conservation, parks, trails, and outdoor recreation. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for grants and benefits per HB 332 and HR 238 (2018 Session) to reflect FY 2020 collections. Total Change
Parks Recreation and Historic Sites Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage, operate, market, and maintain the state's golf courses, parks,
lodges, conference centers, and historic sites. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81%
2. Increase funds for state parks and outdoor recreational areas. Total Change
Solid Waste Trust Fund Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the administration of the scrap tire management activity; to enable
emergency, preventative, and corrective actions at solid waste disposal facilities; to assist local governments with the development of solid waste management plans; and to promote statewide recycling and waste reduction programs. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Wildlife Resources Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft in Georgia; to
provide hunter and boating education; to protect non-game and endangered wildlife; to promulgate statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, and coastal commercial fishing regulations; to operate the state's archery and shooting ranges; to license hunters and anglers; and to register boats. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change

$119,873 $119,873
$4,705,266 $4,705,266
$397 2,800,000 $2,800,397
$0 $0
$0 $0

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Department of Natural Resources
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$125,943,818

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$125,943,818

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$71,208,557 $71,208,557

Changes
$9,866,759 $9,866,759
$0 $0

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$135,810,577 $135,810,577

$125,943,818 $125,943,818

$71,208,557 $71,208,557

$71,208,557 $71,208,557

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$95,834,071 $95,834,071
$292,986,446

$0 $0
$9,866,759

$95,834,071 $95,834,071
$302,853,205

$95,834,071 $95,834,071
$292,986,446

Changes
$7,625,873 $7,625,873
$0 $0 $0 $0 $7,625,873

FY 2021 Original Budget

Coastal Resources

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

2,816,944 5,096,144

Other Funds

107,925

TOTAL FUNDS

$8,021,013

Departmental Administration (DNR)

State General Funds

11,779,003

Other Funds

39,065

TOTAL FUNDS

$11,818,068

Environmental Protection

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

28,390,052 29,773,879

Other Funds

54,793,855

TOTAL FUNDS

$112,957,786

Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

State General Funds

8,344,246

TOTAL FUNDS

$8,344,246

Law Enforcement

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

23,245,131 3,001,293

Other Funds

3,657

TOTAL FUNDS

$26,250,081

Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program

State General Funds

16,000,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$16,000,000

Parks Recreation and Historic Sites

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

12,824,919 3,204,029

Other Funds

32,391,791

TOTAL FUNDS

$48,420,739

Solid Waste Trust Fund

State General Funds

2,817,533

Changes
62,437 0 0
$62,437
1,055,978 0
$1,055,978
3,170,660 0 0
$3,170,660
700,000 $700,000
219,606 0 0
$219,606
3,430,466 $3,430,466
349,721 0 0
$349,721
0

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

2,879,381
5,096,144 107,925
$8,083,450

2,816,944
5,096,144 107,925
$8,021,013

12,834,981 39,065
$12,874,046

11,779,003 39,065
$11,818,068

31,560,712
29,773,879 54,793,855 $116,128,446

28,390,052
29,773,879 54,793,855 $112,957,786

9,044,246 $9,044,246

8,344,246 $8,344,246

23,464,737
3,001,293 3,657
$26,469,687

23,245,131
3,001,293 3,657
$26,250,081

19,430,466 $19,430,466

16,000,000 $16,000,000

13,174,640
3,204,029 32,391,791 $48,770,460

12,824,919
3,204,029 32,391,791 $48,420,739

2,817,533

2,817,533

Changes
0 0 0 $0
0 0 $0
337 0 0
$337
0 $0
119,873 0 0
$119,873
4,705,266 $4,705,266
2,800,397 0 0
$2,800,397
0

FY 2022 Budget
$133,569,691 $133,569,691
$71,208,557 $71,208,557 $95,834,071 $95,834,071 $300,612,319
FY 2022 Budget
2,816,944 5,096,144
107,925 $8,021,013
11,779,003 39,065
$11,818,068
28,390,389 29,773,879 54,793,855 $112,958,123
8,344,246 $8,344,246
23,365,004 3,001,293 3,657
$26,369,954
20,705,266 $20,705,266
15,625,316 3,204,029
32,391,791 $51,221,136
2,817,533

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TOTAL FUNDS
Wildlife Resources State General Funds Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

Department of Natural Resources
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget
$2,817,533
19,725,990
30,133,212 8,497,778
$58,356,980

Changes $0
877,891
0 0 $877,891

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$2,817,533

FY 2021 Original Budget
$2,817,533

20,603,881
30,133,212 8,497,778
$59,234,871

19,725,990
30,133,212 8,497,778
$58,356,980

Changes $0
0
0 0 $0

FY 2022 Budget
$2,817,533
19,725,990
30,133,212 8,497,778
$58,356,980

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Department of Natural Resources
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Coastal Resources Departmental Administration (DNR)
Environmental Protection
Hazardous Waste Trust Fund
Historic Preservation
Law Enforcement

FY 2019 Expenditures
$10,485,295
14,727,117 107,129,971
5,310,136 2,879,393 34,876,043

Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program Parks Recreation and Historic Sites
Solid Waste Trust Fund
Wildlife Resources

73,305,060 2,660,295
79,589,072

SUBTOTAL

$330,962,382

FY 2020 Expenditures
$9,659,206
14,529,348 110,707,929
7,660,633 4,139,966 32,455,581
72,110,251 2,758,691
83,957,652 $337,979,257

FY 2021 Original Budget
$8,021,013
11,818,068 112,957,786
8,344,246
26,250,081
16,000,000
48,420,739 2,817,533
58,356,980 $292,986,446

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Federal COVID Funds Other Funds Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL

$330,962,382
78,157,528
134,850,117 3,307,971
$216,315,616

$337,979,257
86,811,113 1,725,902
130,758,867 5,794,372
$225,090,254

$292,986,446 71,208,557 95,834,071
$167,042,628

State General Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

114,646,765 $114,646,765

112,862,285 26,718
$112,889,003

125,943,818 $125,943,818

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$8,083,450 12,874,046 116,128,446
9,044,246
26,469,687 19,430,466 48,770,460
2,817,533 59,234,871 $302,853,205
$302,853,205
71,208,557
95,834,071
$167,042,628
135,810,577
$135,810,577

FY 2022 Budget
$8,021,013 11,818,068 112,958,123
8,344,246
26,369,954 20,705,266 51,221,136
2,817,533 58,356,980 $300,612,319
$300,612,319
71,208,557
95,834,071
$167,042,628
133,569,691
$133,569,691

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State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Roles and Responsibilities

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles is comprised of five members appointed by the Governor and empowered to grant, deny, condition, and revoke executive clemency. With the support of more than 800 staff members, the board reviews the sentences of all inmates to determine what degree of executive clemency may be warranted, directs the clemency action, and monitors the progress of all offenders who have been paroled or conditionally released from prison until the completion of their sentences.
AGENCY OPERATIONS
In order to accomplish its mission, the agency has identified three core budgetary programs:
Board Administration: Conduct the internal operations of the agency including fiscal management, staff training, human resources, quality assurance audits, and houses the board.
Clemency: Making informed parole decisions and administering the parole violation, commutation, and interstate compact processes.
Victim Services: Ensuring crime victims have a voice in the criminal justice process.
The Clemency Decisions program consists of the Clemency and Field Services Divisions. The Clemency Division gathers information and prepares cases for the Board Members to make informed parole decisions on current inmates. Parole decisions include a thorough review of individual criminal history, circumstances of the offense, recommendation of time to serve based on scientific, agency developed, Parole Guidelines, and validated risk assessments. The Pardons unit within the Clemency Decisions program compiles, reviews, processes, and presents for consideration all requests for restoration of civil, political, and firearms rights and pardons of all types.

The Field Services Division gathers information and prepares cases for the Board Members to make informed decisions regarding the issuance of board warrants, revocations or continuances of parole, extraditions, and considerations for commutation of parole. This case preparation includes the review and recommended actions in response to delinquent reports submitted by community supervision officers as a result of parole violations in the community. Additionally, the Field Services Division includes statutory activities related to Georgia's adherence to the Interstate Compact. The Interstate Compact Unit is responsible for conducting extradition activities, conducting preliminary and probable cause hearings, and managing the interstate compact process for all Georgia parolees.
The Victim Services program is comprised of the Office of Victim Services (OVS). OVS provides opportunities for victims to communicate the impact of offender actions at all stages of the criminal justice process, by coordinating services for the Department of Corrections, the Department of Community Supervision, and the Parole Board. OVS provides systems for victims to obtain information regarding the custody status of inmates and notification upon release of the offender, as well as opportunities for face-to-face contact with the Board via Victim Visitor's Day.
AUTHORITY
State Constitution, Article Four, Section Two and Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Board Administration (SBPP) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Clemency Decisions Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Board in exercising its constitutional authority over
executive clemency. This includes setting tentative parole dates for offenders in the correctional system and all aspects of parole status of offenders in the community including warrants, violations, commutations, and revocations. The Board coordinates all interstate compact release matters regarding the acceptance and placement of parolees into and from the State of Georgia and administers the pardon process by reviewing all applications and granting or denying these applications based on specific criteria. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Provide one-time funds to purchase and equip 16 vehicles for field operations. Total Change
Victim Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide notification to victims of changes in offender status or
placement, conduct outreach and information gathering from victims during clemency proceedings, host victims visitors' days, and act as a liaison for victims to the state corrections, community supervision, and pardons and paroles systems. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Board Administration (SBPP) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Clemency Decisions Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Board in exercising its constitutional authority over
executive clemency. This includes setting tentative parole dates for offenders in the correctional system and all aspects of parole status of offenders in the community including warrants, violations, commutations, and revocations. The Board coordinates all interstate compact release matters regarding the acceptance and placement of parolees into and from the State of Georgia and administers the pardon process by reviewing all applications and granting or denying these applications based on specific criteria. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change

$5,383 $5,383
$147,481 405,000
$552,481
$5,383 $5,383
$0 $0
$0 $0

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State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Program Budgets

Victim Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide notification to victims of changes in offender status or placement, conduct outreach and information gathering from victims during clemency proceedings, host victims visitors' days, and act as a liaison for victims to the state corrections, community supervision, and pardons and paroles systems.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$16,550,100

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$16,550,100

Changes
$563,247 $563,247

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$17,113,347 $17,113,347

$16,550,100 $16,550,100

Total Funds

$16,550,100

$563,247

$17,113,347

$16,550,100

Changes
$0 $0 $0

FY 2021 Original Budget

Board Administration (SBPP)

State General Funds

2,123,228

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,123,228

Clemency Decisions

State General Funds

13,939,621

TOTAL FUNDS

$13,939,621

Victim Services

State General Funds

487,251

TOTAL FUNDS

$487,251

Changes
5,383 $5,383
552,481 $552,481
5,383 $5,383

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

2,128,611 $2,128,611

2,123,228 $2,123,228

14,492,102 $14,492,102

13,939,621 $13,939,621

492,634 $492,634

487,251 $487,251

Changes
0 $0
0 $0
0 $0

FY 2022 Budget
$16,550,100 $16,550,100 $16,550,100
FY 2022 Budget
2,123,228 $2,123,228
13,939,621 $13,939,621
487,251 $487,251

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State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Board Administration (SBPP) Clemency Decisions Victim Services SUBTOTAL
Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2019 Expenditures
$1,113,888 16,101,118
641,759 $17,856,765
$17,856,765

FY 2020 Expenditures
$2,130,398 14,226,775
597,625
$16,954,798

FY 2021 Original Budget
$2,123,228 13,939,621
487,251
$16,550,100

$16,954,798

$16,550,100

96,603 82,930 $179,533
17,677,232 $17,677,232

94,170 55,510 $149,680
16,805,117 $16,805,117

16,550,100 $16,550,100

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$2,128,611 14,492,102
492,634 $17,113,347 $17,113,347
17,113,347 $17,113,347

FY 2022 Budget
$2,123,228 13,939,621
487,251 $16,550,100 $16,550,100
16,550,100 $16,550,100

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State Properties Commission
Roles and Responsibilities

The State Properties Commission (SPC) is the real estate portfolio manager for the state and is responsible for the acquisition and disposition of all state-owned real property or real property interests, except for the University System of Georgia Board of Regents and Department of Transportation.
SPC assists state entities in the location of cost effective and operationally efficient workspace in state-owned facilities or commercially leased space in accordance with space standards adopted by the Commission.
SPC provides management and oversight for the State's leased property portfolio. Services offered range from locating and procuring new lease locations to renewing to renegotiating existing agreements in both state and commercially owned facilities. The Building, Land, and Lease Inventory of Property (BLLIP) database currently reflects state-owned buildings, state leases, and state-owned and leased land.

ATTACHED AGENCIES The Georgia Building Authority (GBA) owns and operates
buildings and various facilities located in the Capitol Hill complex, including the Georgia State Capitol and the Governor's Mansion.
GBA has a portfolio of numerous buildings, parking facilities, parks and plazas, warehouse complexes, and confederate cemeteries. Services provided by GBA include maintenance, renovations, landscaping, housekeeping, event scheduling, food service, parking, and building access services.
AUTHORITY Title 50-16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; Article
VII, Section IV, Paragraph VII, the Constitution of the State of Georgia.

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State Properties Commission
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
State Properties Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain long-term plans for state buildings and land; to compile an
accessible database of state-owned and leased real property with information about utilization, demand management, and space standards; and to negotiate better rates in the leasing market and property acquisitions and dispositions. Recommended Change: 1. Provide funds to perform a property assessment to maximize space utilization of state-owned and rented properties and submit a report to the chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees as well as the chairs of the House State Properties Committee and the Senate State Institutions and Property Committee. Total Change
FY 2022 Budget Changes
State Properties Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain long-term plans for state buildings and land; to compile an
accessible database of state-owned and leased real property with information about utilization, demand management, and space standards; and to negotiate better rates in the leasing market and property acquisitions and dispositions. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change

$1,000,000 $1,000,000
$0 $0

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State Properties Commission
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$0

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$0

Changes
$1,000,000 $1,000,000

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$1,000,000

$0

$1,000,000

$0

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$2,207,500 $2,207,500
$2,207,500

$0 $0
$1,000,000

$2,207,500 $2,207,500
$3,207,500

$2,207,500 $2,207,500
$2,207,500

Changes
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0

FY 2021 Original Budget

State Properties Commission

State General Funds

0

Other Funds

2,207,500

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,207,500

Changes
1,000,000 0
$1,000,000

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

1,000,000 2,207,500 $3,207,500

0 2,207,500 $2,207,500

Changes
0 0 $0

FY 2022 Budget
$0 $0 $2,207,500 $2,207,500 $2,207,500
FY 2022 Budget
0 2,207,500 $2,207,500

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State Properties Commission
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources State Properties Commission SUBTOTAL
Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2019 Expenditures
$1,780,300
$1,780,300

FY 2020 Expenditures
$2,041,383
$2,041,383

FY 2021 Original Budget
$2,207,500
$2,207,500

$1,780,300

$2,041,383

$2,207,500

1,780,300 $1,780,300

2,041,383 $2,041,383

2,207,500 $2,207,500

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$3,207,500 $3,207,500
$3,207,500
2,207,500 $2,207,500
1,000,000 $1,000,000

FY 2022 Budget
$2,207,500 $2,207,500
$2,207,500
2,207,500 $2,207,500

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Georgia Public Defender Council
Roles and Responsibilities

The Georgia Public Defender Council (GPDC) is responsible for assuring that adequate and effective legal representation is provided, independently of political consideration or private interests, to indigent persons who are entitled to representation. This legal representation is consistent with the guarantees of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, the Constitution of the United States, and the mandates of the Georgia Indigent Defense Act of 2003. GPDC provides such legal services in a cost-efficient manner and conducts that representation in such a way that the criminal justice system operates effectively to achieve justice.
The GPDC serves as administrative support for the 43 circuit public defender offices throughout the state through two programs Public Defender Council and Public Defenders. The Council program ensures that Georgia's indigent defense team has the guidance and support necessary to provide effective and comprehensive client representation. It does so by providing training and professional development for the attorneys and other staff involved in defending indigent clients, representing the interests of defense attorneys throughout the state, and providing administrative assistance to circuit public defenders as needed.

In addition, the Council program includes the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender, which provides direct and co-counsel representation, assistance, and resources to indigent persons in death penalty cases and appeals, and the Office of the Mental Health Advocate, which represents indigent persons found not guilty by reason of insanity or mentally incompetent to stand trial.
The Public Defenders program consists of each of the 43 circuit public defenders and their offices, along with providing payments to the six opt-out circuits. In partnership with the counties, these circuit public defender offices represent indigent adults and juveniles in a variety of statutorily specified proceedings. Within the Public Defenders program, the Conflicts Division is responsible for ensuring that legal representation is provided where a conflict of interest exists within the local circuit public defender office.
AUTHORITY
Title 17 Chapter 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Georgia Public Defender Council
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Public Defender Council Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender, Office of the Mental
Health Advocate, Central Office, and the administration of the Conflict Division. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Increase funds for rental expenses to relocate to the Trinity-Washington Building. 3. Restore funds for personal services and operating expenses.
Total Change
Public Defenders Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal representation is provided,
independently of political considerations or private interests, to indigent persons who are entitled to representation under this chapter; provided that staffing for circuits are based on O.C.G.A. 17-12; including providing representation to clients in cases where the Capital Defender or a circuit public defender has a conflict of interest. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Public Defender Council Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender, Office of the Mental
Health Advocate, Central Office, and the administration of the Conflict Division. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for rental expenses to relocate to the Trinity-Washington Building. 2. Increase funds to restore personnel reductions.
Total Change
Public Defenders Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal representation is provided,
independently of political considerations or private interests, to indigent persons who are entitled to representation under this chapter; provided that staffing for circuits are based on O.C.G.A. 17-12; including providing representation to clients in cases where the Capital Defender or a circuit public defender has a conflict of interest. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for an assistant public defender to reflect the new judgeship in the Cobb Judicial Circuit starting January 1, 2022, per HB 786 (2020 Session). 2. Increase funds for a proposed new judicial circuit in Columbia County. 3. Increase funds for an assistant public defender to reflect the new judgeship in the Flint Judicial Circuit starting January 1, 2022, per HB786 (2020 Session). 4. Increase funds for an assistant public defender to reflect the new judgeship in the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit starting January 1, 2022, per HB 786 (2020 Session). 5. Increase funds for five juvenile assistant public defenders. 6. Increase funds for leave payouts. 7. Increase funds for personnel for ongoing recruitment and retention of assistant public defenders. Total Change

$43,060 288,066
9,486 $340,612
$617,911 $617,911
$286,131 18,971
$305,102
$41,901 1,024,003
41,901 41,901 470,500 400,000 746,422 $2,766,628

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Georgia Public Defender Council
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$58,736,441

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$58,736,441

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$68,300 $68,300

Changes
$958,523 $958,523
$0 $0

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$59,694,964 $59,694,964

$58,736,441 $58,736,441

$68,300 $68,300

$68,300 $68,300

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$33,340,000 $33,340,000
$92,144,741

$0 $0
$958,523

$33,340,000 $33,340,000
$93,103,264

$33,340,000 $33,340,000
$92,144,741

Changes
$3,071,730 $3,071,730
$0 $0 $0 $0 $3,071,730

Public Defender Council State General Funds Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Public Defenders State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2021 Original Budget
7,835,075
68,300 1,840,000 $9,743,375
50,901,366 31,500,000 $82,401,366

Changes
340,612 0 0
$340,612
617,911 0
$617,911

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

8,175,687
68,300 1,840,000 $10,083,987

7,835,075
68,300 1,840,000 $9,743,375

51,519,277 31,500,000 $83,019,277

50,901,366 31,500,000 $82,401,366

Changes
305,102 0 0
$305,102
2,766,628 0
$2,766,628

FY 2022 Budget
$61,808,171 $61,808,171
$68,300 $68,300 $33,340,000 $33,340,000 $95,216,471
FY 2022 Budget
8,140,177 68,300
1,840,000 $10,048,477
53,667,994 31,500,000 $85,167,994

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Program/Fund Sources Public Defender Council Public Defenders SUBTOTAL
Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Federal COVID Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Georgia Public Defender Council
Department Financial Summary

FY 2019 Expenditures
$9,552,651 80,661,027
$90,213,678

FY 2020 Expenditures
$9,091,798 83,786,325
$92,878,123

FY 2021 Original Budget
$9,743,375 82,401,366
$92,144,741

$90,213,678

$92,878,123

$92,144,741

1,524
31,677,179 $31,678,703
58,534,974 $58,534,974

51,131 12,197 32,186,017 $32,249,345
60,628,779 $60,628,779

68,300
33,340,000 $33,408,300
58,736,441 $58,736,441

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$10,083,987 83,019,277
$93,103,264
$93,103,264
68,300
33,340,000 $33,408,300
59,694,964 $59,694,964

FY 2022 Budget $10,048,477
85,167,994 $95,216,471
$95,216,471
68,300
33,340,000 $33,408,300
61,808,171 $61,808,171

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Department of Public Health
Roles and Responsibilities

In 2009, HB 228 restructured the state's health and human services agencies. The Division of Public Health was transferred from the Department of Human Resources to the Department of Community Health (DCH). In 2011, HB 214 transitioned the Division of Public Health and the Office of Health Improvement from DCH to a newly created Department of Public Health (DPH). DPH has a nine-person board appointed by the Governor.

DPH has three major functions; the first function of DPH is to diagnose, investigate, and monitor any diseases, injuries, and health conditions that may have an adverse effect upon Georgia's communities and people. The second major function of DPH is to ensure the health and safety of Georgia's citizens by providing health protective services, including emergency preparedness. The third and final function of DPH is to establish and implement sound public health policy.

HEALTH PROTECTION

Health

Protection

includes

Emergency

Preparedness/Trauma System Improvement, Epidemiology,

Inspections and Environmental Health, Infectious Disease, and

Immunization programs. These programs are responsible for

ensuring conditions that protect the health and well-being of

Georgia's citizens by preparing for and responding to disasters,

conducting surveillance and outbreak investigations, detecting

and preventing environmental hazards, and providing disease

control and prevention services.

HEALTH PROMOTION Health Promotion includes Maternal and Child Health
Promotion, Disease Prevention, the Georgia Volunteer Health Care Program, and the Office of Health Equity. These programs improve the health of Georgians by promoting healthy lifestyles, expanding access to low-cost healthcare for uninsured individuals, and working to reduce health inequities throughout the state.
ATTACHED AGENCIES The Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission works to
improve the quality of life of Georgians with traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries by distributing grant funds.
The Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission distributes funds appropriated for trauma system improvement and works to stabilize and strengthen the state's trauma care system.
AUTHORITY Title 31, Official Code of Georgia Annotated. See also
OCGA Titles 12-5-4, 15-21-143, 17-18-1, 19-15-4, 24-9-40, 26-4192, 43 10A-7, 43-34, and 50-18-72(c)(2).

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Department of Public Health
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote the health and well-being of Georgians. Activities include preventing teenage pregnancies, tobacco use prevention, cancer screening and prevention, and family planning services.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Adult Essential Health Treatment Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low-income Georgians with cancer, and Georgians at risk of stroke or heart attacks.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Departmental Administration (DPH)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Increase funds for a chief medical officer, a deputy commissioner of public health, a chief data officer, a senior programmer, and a financial manager to support the agency with COVID-19 pandemic response as well as provide ongoing public health leadership. Total Change
Emergency Preparedness/Trauma System Improvement
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare for natural disasters, bioterrorism, and other emergencies, as well as improving the capacity of the state's trauma system.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Recognize savings from the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and transfer $289,000 from the Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services program for the Grady Regional Coordinating Center for the continued coordination of emergency room use. 3. Reflect $30,067,358 in federal funds for the Public Health Crisis Response (PHEP), Healthcare Preparedness, Emerging Infections, and other grants to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Total Change
Epidemiology
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events of public health concern.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Increase funds to replace and modernize the public health surveillance system to improve current COVID-19 pandemic response as well as future epidemiologic surveillance capacity and redirect $11,100,000 in 5-year issued bonds from 2016 and 2017 for the Clinical Billing Information Technology System (HB 76, Bond #355.341 and HB 751, Bond #66) to be used for the implementation of a new vaccine management system.

$51,672 $51,672
$5,383 $5,383
$110,880 485,997
$596,877
$106,574 289,000 Yes
$395,574
$85,044 16,000,000

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Department of Public Health
Program Budgets
3. Reflect $894,663,222 in federal funds for the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) grants to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Total Change
Immunization
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines, and technical assistance.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Reflect $110,813,431 in federal funds for the Early Influenza Season and COVID-19 Vaccine Preparedness grants to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Total Change
Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to avoid unnecessary health problems in later life by providing comprehensive health services to infants and children.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Recognize savings from the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and transfer $289,000 in state funds to the Emergency Preparedness/Trauma System Improvement program for the Grady Regional Coordinating Center for the continued coordination of emergency room use. 3. Recognize $379,194 in state fund savings from the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and utilize funds for comprehensive health services to infants and children. Total Change
Infant and Child Health Promotion
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote health and nutrition for infants and children.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Infectious Disease Control
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure quality prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Increase funds to accurately reflect the reduction of FY 2021 vacant positions. 3. Provide funds for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) to support the increased utilization during the COVID-19 pandemic. 4. Reflect the continued use of $1,161,513 in federal funds for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS grant to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Total Change

Yes $16,085,044
$40,907 Yes
$40,907
$22,607 (289,000)
Yes ($266,393)
$127,027 $127,027
$204,535 144,026
15,442,591 Yes
$15,791,152

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Department of Public Health
Program Budgets

Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to detect and prevent environmental hazards, as well as providing
inspection and enforcement of health regulations for food service establishments, sewage management facilities, and swimming pools. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Public Health Formula Grants to Counties Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide general grant-in-aid to county boards of health delivering local
public health services. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Vital Records Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and provide to the public in a timely manner
vital records and associated documents. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide disbursements from the Trust Fund to offset the costs of care
and rehabilitative services to citizens of the state who have survived brain or spinal cord injuries. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and administer a trauma center network, to
coordinate the best use of existing trauma facilities and to direct patients to the best available facility for treatment of traumatic injury and participate in the accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds for system improvement. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect fireworks excise tax revenue collections. 2. Increase funds to reflect 2020 Super Speeder collections and reinstatement fees. Total Change
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote the health and well-being of
Georgians. Activities include preventing teenage pregnancies, tobacco use prevention, cancer screening and prevention, and family planning services.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for Georgia CORE for screening for leading cancers, care coordination and navigation, and prevention education. 2. Increase funds for the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia.

$32,295 $32,295
$4,044,411 $4,044,411
$47,366 $47,366
$0 $0
$543,744 8,607,207 $9,150,951
$300,000 365,000

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Department of Public Health
Program Budgets
3. Increase funds for feminine hygiene products. 4. Increase funds for a nurse peer assistance program to support nurses recovering from substance use, and
report to the Chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees regarding outcomes by December 1, 2021. Total Change
Adult Essential Health Treatment Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low-income Georgians with cancer,
and Georgians at risk of stroke or heart attacks. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Departmental Administration (DPH) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81%
2. Add funds for a chief medical officer, a deputy commissioner of public health, and a chief data officer to support the agency with COVID-19 pandemic response as well as provide ongoing public health leadership. Total Change
Emergency Preparedness/Trauma System Improvement Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare for natural disasters, bioterrorism, and other emergencies, as
well as improving the capacity of the state's trauma system. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81%
2. Increase funds to support Grady Memorial Hospital's efforts to continue the coordination of emergency room use in the 13-county metro Atlanta area. Total Change
Epidemiology Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events
of public health concern. Recommended Change:
1. Recognize federal funds for maintenance and operations of the new vaccine management system. Total Change
Immunization Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines,
and technical assistance. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

200,000 150,000 $1,015,000
$0 $0
$653 857,986 $858,639
$849 506,000 $506,849
Yes $0
$0 $0

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259

Department of Public Health
Program Budgets
Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to avoid unnecessary health problems in later life by providing
comprehensive health services to infants and children. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81%
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.03% to 66.85%. Total Change
Infant and Child Health Promotion Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote health and nutrition for
infants and children. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for newborn screening of Krabbe disease. 2. Recognize $13,267,000 in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) funds for Supplemental Nutrition-
Women, Infants & Children CFDA 10.557. Total Change
Infectious Disease Control Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure quality prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually
transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to accurately reflect the reduction of FY2021 vacant positions. 2. Increase funds for the second year of a three-year pilot for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for individuals at
risk of HIV pursuant to passage of HB 290 (2019 Session). Total Change
Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to detect and prevent environmental hazards, as well as providing
inspection and enforcement of health regulations for food service establishments, sewage management facilities, and swimming pools. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for body art licensure pursuant to the passage of SB 214 (2019 Session). Total Change
Public Health Formula Grants to Counties Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide general grant-in-aid to county boards of health delivering local
public health services. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Vital Records Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and provide to the public in a timely manner
vital records and associated documents. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% Total Change

$3,931 30,963 $34,894
$1,017,109 Yes
$1,017,109
$144,026 85,650
$229,676
$173,600 $173,600
$0 $0
$908 $908

260

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Department of Public Health
Program Budgets
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide disbursements from the Trust Fund to offset the costs of care
and rehabilitative services to citizens of the state who have survived brain or spinal cord injuries. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds to reflect FY2020 collections. Total Change
Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and administer a trauma center network, to
coordinate the best use of existing trauma facilities and to direct patients to the best available facility for treatment of traumatic injury and participate in the accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds for system improvement. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change

($68,772) ($68,772)
$0 $0

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Department of Public Health
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$268,881,635

Tobacco Settlement Funds
Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

13,717,860 1,431,529

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$284,031,024

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Preventive Health and Services Block Grant Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$16,864,606 2,206,829
10,404,529 366,475,845 $395,951,809

Changes
$46,102,266 0 0
$46,102,266
$0 0 0 0
$0

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$314,983,901 13,717,860
1,431,529 $330,133,290

$268,881,635 13,717,860
1,431,529 $284,031,024

$16,864,606 2,206,829
10,404,529 366,475,845 $395,951,809

$16,864,606 2,206,829
10,404,529 366,475,845 $395,951,809

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$10,157,812 $10,157,812
$690,140,645

$11,100,000 $11,100,000
$57,202,266

$21,257,812 $21,257,812
$747,342,911

$10,157,812 $10,157,812
$690,140,645

Changes
$3,836,675 0
(68,772) $3,767,903
$0 0 0 0
$0 $0 $0 $3,767,903

FY 2021 Original Budget

Changes

Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant
Preventive Health and Services Block Grant Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

12,042,317 6,857,179 516,828 149,000
10,404,529 8,397,424

51,672 0 0 0
0 0

Other Funds

745,000

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$39,112,277

$51,672

Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
Preventive Health and Services Block Grant

0 6,613,249
300,000

5,383 0 0

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,913,249

$5,383

Departmental Administration (DPH)

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
Preventive Health and Services Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

24,133,992 131,795
1,266,938 7,045,918

596,877 0 0 0

Other Funds

3,945,000

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$36,523,643

$596,877

Emergency Preparedness/Trauma System Improvement

State General Funds

4,838,266

395,574

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

12,093,989 6,857,179 516,828 149,000

12,042,317 6,857,179 516,828 149,000

10,404,529
8,397,424 745,000
$39,163,949

10,404,529
8,397,424 745,000
$39,112,277

5,383 6,613,249
300,000 $6,918,632
24,730,869 131,795
1,266,938 7,045,918 3,945,000 $37,120,520

0 6,613,249
300,000 $6,913,249
24,133,992 131,795
1,266,938 7,045,918 3,945,000 $36,523,643

5,233,840

4,838,266

Changes
1,015,000 0 0 0
0 0 0 $1,015,000
0 0 0 $0
858,639 0 0 0 0
$858,639
506,849

FY 2022 Budget
$272,718,310 13,717,860 1,362,757
$287,798,927
$16,864,606 2,206,829
10,404,529 366,475,845 $395,951,809 $10,157,812 $10,157,812 $693,908,548
FY 2022 Budget
13,057,317 6,857,179 516,828 149,000
10,404,529 8,397,424 745,000
$40,127,277
0 6,613,249
300,000 $6,913,249
24,992,631 131,795
1,266,938 7,045,918 3,945,000 $37,382,282
5,345,115

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Department of Public Health
Program Budget Financial Summary

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant
Preventive Health and Services Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

FY 2021 Original Budget
350,000
200,000
23,125,473

Changes 0 0 0

Other Funds

171,976

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$28,685,715

$395,574

Epidemiology

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

5,185,576 115,637
6,552,593

16,085,044 0 0

Other Funds

0

11,100,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$11,853,806

$27,185,044

Immunization

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

2,410,878 2,061,486

40,907 0

Other Funds

4,649,702

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$9,122,066

$40,907

Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services

State General Funds
Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant
Preventive Health and Services Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

24,318,342 8,605,171 132,509
14,255,140

(266,393) 0 0 0

Other Funds

85,000

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$47,396,162

($266,393)

Infant and Child Health Promotion

State General Funds
Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

13,842,718 7,392,607
256,226,789

127,027 0 0

TOTAL FUNDS

$277,462,114

$127,027

Infectious Disease Control

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

31,990,712 47,927,661

15,791,152 0

TOTAL FUNDS

$79,918,373

$15,791,152

Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

State General Funds
Preventive Health and Services Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

6,143,074 158,382 352,681

32,295 0 0

Other Funds

561,134

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$7,215,271

$32,295

Public Health Formula Grants to Counties

State General Funds

125,293,299

4,044,411

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

350,000

350,000

200,000

200,000

23,125,473 171,976
$29,081,289

23,125,473 171,976
$28,685,715

21,270,620
115,637
6,552,593 11,100,000 $39,038,850

5,185,576
115,637
6,552,593 0
$11,853,806

2,451,785
2,061,486 4,649,702 $9,162,973

2,410,878
2,061,486 4,649,702 $9,122,066

24,051,949
8,605,171
132,509
14,255,140 85,000
$47,129,769

24,318,342
8,605,171
132,509
14,255,140 85,000
$47,396,162

13,969,745
7,392,607
256,226,789 $277,589,141

13,842,718
7,392,607
256,226,789 $277,462,114

47,781,864
47,927,661 $95,709,525

31,990,712
47,927,661 $79,918,373

6,175,369
158,382
352,681 561,134 $7,247,566

6,143,074
158,382
352,681 561,134 $7,215,271

129,337,710

125,293,299

Changes 0 0 0 0
$506,849
0 0 0 0 $0
0 0 0 $0
34,894 0 0 0 0
$34,894
1,017,109 0 0
$1,017,109
229,676 0
$229,676
173,600 0 0 0
$173,600
0

FY 2022 Budget
350,000 200,000 23,125,473 171,976 $29,192,564
5,185,576 115,637
6,552,593 0
$11,853,806
2,410,878 2,061,486 4,649,702 $9,122,066
24,353,236 8,605,171 132,509
14,255,140 85,000
$47,431,056
14,859,827 7,392,607
256,226,789 $278,479,223
32,220,388 47,927,661 $80,148,049
6,316,674 158,382 352,681 561,134
$7,388,871
125,293,299

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Department of Public Health
Program Budget Financial Summary

TOTAL FUNDS
Vital Records
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2021 Original Budget
$125,293,299
4,275,566
530,680 $4,806,246

Changes $4,044,411
47,366 0
$47,366

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

1,431,529

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,431,529

Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

State General Funds

14,406,895

TOTAL FUNDS

$14,406,895

0 $0
9,150,951 $9,150,951

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$129,337,710

FY 2021 Original Budget
$125,293,299

4,322,932
530,680 $4,853,612

4,275,566
530,680 $4,806,246

1,431,529 $1,431,529
23,557,846 $23,557,846

1,431,529 $1,431,529
14,406,895 $14,406,895

Changes $0
908 0
$908
(68,772) ($68,772)
0 $0

FY 2022 Budget $125,293,299
4,276,474 530,680
$4,807,154
1,362,757 $1,362,757
14,406,895 $14,406,895

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Department of Public Health
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion
Adult Essential Health Treatment Services
Departmental Administration (DPH)

FY 2019 Expenditures
$38,831,505
7,063,856
84,000,285

Emergency Preparedness/Trauma System Improvement
Epidemiology
Immunization Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services
Infant and Child Health Promotion
Infectious Disease Control Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control
Office for Children and Families Public Health Formula Grants to Counties
Vital Records
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies

31,830,626 22,455,605 17,783,519
67,727,818 234,824,002 157,666,035
8,186,763 428,423
123,188,527 5,741,367
$799,728,331

Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission
SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)

$1,519,463 22,559,092 $24,078,555

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Federal COVID Funds Other Funds Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL

$823,806,886
454,361,664
73,774,256 3,897,929
$532,033,849

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

272,277,565 12,951,401 1,294,070 5,250,000
$291,773,036

FY 2020 Expenditures
$40,889,751
7,034,015
59,957,293

FY 2021 Original Budget
$39,112,277
6,913,249
36,523,643

91,957,312 34,518,472 15,143,968
58,415,912 246,180,824 137,704,732
7,932,988

28,685,715 11,853,806
9,122,066
47,396,162 277,462,114
79,918,373
7,215,271

145,377,543 5,423,281
$850,536,091

125,293,299 4,806,246
$674,302,221

$1,631,595 22,758,767
$24,390,362
$874,926,453
402,466,220 111,162,493
72,366,112 787,148
$586,781,973
273,169,180 13,577,420 1,397,880
$288,144,480

$1,431,529 14,406,895 $15,838,424 $690,140,645
395,951,809 10,157,812
$406,109,621 268,881,635 13,717,860 1,431,529
$284,031,024

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$39,163,949 6,918,632
37,120,520
29,081,289 39,038,850
9,162,973 47,129,769 277,589,141 95,709,525
7,247,566
129,337,710 4,853,612
$722,353,536
$1,431,529 23,557,846 $24,989,375
$747,342,911
395,951,809
21,257,812
$417,209,621
314,983,901 13,717,860 1,431,529
$330,133,290

FY 2022 Budget $40,127,277
6,913,249 37,382,282
29,192,564 11,853,806
9,122,066 47,431,056 278,479,223 80,148,049
7,388,871
125,293,299 4,807,154
$678,138,896
$1,362,757 14,406,895 $15,769,652
$693,908,548
395,951,809
10,157,812
$406,109,621
272,718,310 13,717,860 1,362,757
$287,798,927

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

265

Department of Public Safety
Roles and Responsibilities

The Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) includes the Uniform Division of the Georgia State Patrol (GSP). Its responsibilities include patrolling public roads and highways and investigating traffic accidents within the State of Georgia, thereby safeguarding the lives and property of the public. The Department's troopers work to reduce accidents and injuries by enforcing traffic laws, encouraging seat belt use, and targeting drivers under the influence of drugs and alcohol. In addition, the Department provides law enforcement assistance to other local and state agencies of the criminal justice community in areas such as specialty units, fugitive apprehension, and Homeland Security.
The Department's other responsibilities include providing for the personal security of the Governor and First Lady, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House, and the Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, as well as the overall safety of employees, visitors, and facilities present on the Capitol Hill Area. DPS also houses the Motor Carrier Compliance Division which is responsible for enforcing Georgia's commercial vehicle size, safety, and weight regulations, High Occupancy Vehicles (HOV) Lane restrictions, and conducting school bus safety inspections. The Office of Public Safety Officer Support provides peer counselors and critical incident support services for the benefit of public safety officers.
In an effort to provide the services to the state and public as directed by the Governor, the Department of Public Safety has several unique units that contribute to the overall mission. These units include the following:

ATTACHED AGENCIES The Georgia Public Safety Training Center provides
instruction and support services for the training of state and local law enforcement officers, firefighters, correctional officers, and emergency personnel.
The Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council is responsible for establishing uniform standards for the employment and training of firefighters. Additionally, the Council establishes curriculum requirements and approves schools and facilities for the purpose of fire training.
The Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council is responsible for improving law enforcement in the state by enforcing legislatively established standards for the employment and training of peace officers.
The Governor's Office of Highway Safety is responsible for the development and administration of statewide highway safety programs. The agency educates the public on traffic safety and facilitates the implementation of programs that reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities on Georgia's roadways.
AUTHORITY Titles 25, 35, 40, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia
Annotated.

Field Operations Aviation Capitol Police Motor Carrier Compliance Division Administration Office of Public Safety Officer Support

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Department of Public Safety
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Aviation Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide aerial support for search and rescue missions and search and
apprehension missions in criminal pursuits within the State of Georgia; to provide transport flights to conduct state business, for emergency medical transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Capitol Police Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect life and property in the Capitol Square area, enforce traffic
regulations around the Capitol, monitor entrances of state buildings, screen packages and personal items of individuals entering state facilities, and provide general security for elected officials, government employees, and visitors to the Capitol. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Departmental Administration (DPS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department and
administratively attached agencies. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Field Offices and Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for traffic and criminal laws through the
Department of Public Safety's Uniform Division, and support a variety of specialized teams and offices, which include the Motorcycle Unit, Criminal Interdiction Unit, the Crisis Negotiations Team, the Special Projects Adjutant Office, Headquarters Adjutant Office, Special Investigations Office, the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, and the Training Unit. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Utilize existing funds for personal services and operational costs for a 100-person trooper school.
3. Reduce funds to reflect the decrease in the number of trooper schools for FY 2021. 4. Provide one-time funds to purchase 321 vehicles for Georgia State Patrol.
Total Change
Motor Carrier Compliance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide inspection, regulation, and enforcement for size, weight, and
safety standards as well as traffic and criminal laws for commercial motor carriers, limousines, nonconsensual tow trucks, household goods movers, all buses, and large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle and High Occupancy Toll lane use restriction enforcement. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

$16,148 $16,148
$65,667 $65,667
$55,978 $55,978
$968,850 Yes
(1,500,000) 12,390,000 $11,858,850
$332,639 $332,639
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Department of Public Safety
Program Budgets
Office of Public Safety Officer Support Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide peer counselors and critical incident support services to
requesting local and state public entities that employ public safety officers. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide professionally trained, competent, and ethical firefighters with
the proper equipment and facilities to ensure a fire-safe environment for Georgia citizens, and establish professional standards for fire service training including consulting, testing, and certification of Georgia firefighters. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Increase funds to reflect FY 2020 fireworks excise tax collections per SR 558 and SB 350 (2016 Session). 3. Provide funds to replace two high-mileage vehicles. 4. Increase funds for virtual testing resources for firefighter certification and training. Total Change
Office of Highway Safety Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to educate the public on highway safety issues, and facilitate the
implementation of programs to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities on Georgia roadways. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Increase funds to restore partial funding for operations. Total Change
Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to set standards for the law enforcement community; ensure adequate
training at the highest level for all of Georgia's law enforcement officers and public safety professionals; and, certify individuals when all requirements are met. Investigate officers and public safety professionals when an allegation of unethical and/or illegal conduct is made, and sanction these individuals by disciplining officers and public safety professionals when necessary. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Increase funds to provide mandatory training for newly elected sheriffs. Total Change
Georgia Public Safety Training Center Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop, deliver, and facilitate training that results in professional and
competent public safety services for the people of Georgia. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Provide one-time funds to replace 12 vehicles for training staff. Total Change

$5,383 $5,383
$8,612 333,508
48,000 50,000 $440,120
$24,760 17,491
$42,251
$29,066 173,982 $203,048
$185,158 345,000
$530,158

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Department of Public Safety
Program Budgets
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Aviation Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide aerial support for search and rescue missions and search and
apprehension missions in criminal pursuits within the State of Georgia; to provide transport flights to conduct state business, for emergency medical transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to create two new job classes to retain experienced sworn personnel. Total Change
Capitol Police Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect life and property in the Capitol Square area, enforce traffic
regulations around the Capitol, monitor entrances of state buildings, screen packages and personal items of individuals entering state facilities, and provide general security for elected officials, government employees, and visitors to the Capitol. Recommended Change: 1. Utilize existing funds to create two new job classes to retain experienced sworn personnel. Total Change
Departmental Administration (DPS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department and
administratively attached agencies. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Field Offices and Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for traffic and criminal laws through the
Department of Public Safety's Uniform Division, and support a variety of specialized teams and offices, which include the Motorcycle Unit, Criminal Interdiction Unit, the Crisis Negotiations Team, the Special Projects Adjutant Office, Headquarters Adjutant Office, Special Investigations Office, the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, and the Training Unit. Recommended Change: 1. Provide funds for one 75-person trooper school. 2. Increase funds to create two new job classes to retain experienced sworn personnel. Total Change
Motor Carrier Compliance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide inspection, regulation, and enforcement for size, weight, and
safety standards as well as traffic and criminal laws for commercial motor carriers, limousines, nonconsensual tow trucks, household goods movers, all buses, and large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle and High Occupancy Toll lane use restriction enforcement. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Increase funds to create two new job classes to retain experienced sworn personnel. Total Change
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

$13,046 $13,046
Yes $0
$0 $0
$1,567,575 796,788
$2,364,363
$740 167,343 $168,083
269

Department of Public Safety
Program Budgets
Office of Public Safety Officer Support
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide peer counselors and critical incident support services to requesting local and state public entities that employ public safety officers.
Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81%
2. Reduce funds. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide professionally trained, competent, and ethical firefighters with the proper equipment and facilities to ensure a fire-safe environment for Georgia citizens, and establish professional standards for fire service training including consulting, testing, and certification of Georgia firefighters.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for virtual testing resources for firefighter certification and training. Total Change
Office of Highway Safety
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to educate the public on highway safety issues, and facilitate the implementation of programs to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities on Georgia roadways.
Recommended Change: 1. Restore funds for operations. Total Change
Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to set standards for the law enforcement community; ensure adequate training at the highest level for all of Georgia's law enforcement officers and public safety professionals; and, certify individuals when all requirements are met. Investigate officers and public safety professionals when an allegation of unethical and/or illegal conduct is made, and sanction these individuals by disciplining officers and public safety professionals when necessary.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Increase funds for 20 new computers and software updates. 3. Increase funds for two auditor positions, one investigator position, one curriculum development position, and one cyber security technician position and operations to strengthen the oversight and investigative mission of the agency. 4. Increase funds for operations. Total Change
Georgia Public Safety Training Center
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop, deliver, and facilitate training that results in professional and competent public safety services for the people of Georgia.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Increase funds for the School Resource Officer program. 3. Increase funds for recruitment and retention of Georgia Fire Academy instructors. 4. Increase funds to restore one vacant position and for one additional instructor position to provide training for volunteer firefighters. 5. Add one-time funds to construct a de-escalation and proper use of force training facility. 6. Increase funds for a deputy director position. Total Change

$450 (145,367) ($144,917)
$150,000 $150,000
$12,474 $12,474
$431 18,000 527,306 55,000 $600,737
$247 191,525
49,875 199,318 1,003,800 178,000 $1,622,765

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Department of Public Safety
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$181,484,489

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$181,484,489

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$33,927,849 $33,927,849

Changes
$13,550,242 $13,550,242
$0 $0

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$195,034,731 $195,034,731

$181,484,489 $181,484,489

$33,927,849 $33,927,849

$33,927,849 $33,927,849

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$26,878,954 $26,878,954
$242,291,292

$0 $0
$13,550,242

$26,878,954 $26,878,954
$255,841,534

$26,878,954 $26,878,954
$242,291,292

Changes
$4,786,551 $4,786,551
$0 $0 $0 $0 $4,786,551

FY 2021 Original Budget

Aviation

State General Funds

4,008,353

TOTAL FUNDS

$4,008,353

Capitol Police Services

State General Funds

0

Other Funds

8,405,077

TOTAL FUNDS

$8,405,077

Departmental Administration (DPS)

State General Funds

8,645,786

Other Funds

3,510

TOTAL FUNDS

$8,649,296

Field Offices and Services

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

128,160,036 1,888,148

Other Funds

1,049,686

TOTAL FUNDS

$131,097,870

Motor Carrier Compliance

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

15,339,295 11,289,344

Other Funds

11,132,727

TOTAL FUNDS

$37,761,366

Office of Public Safety Officer Support

State General Funds

1,109,427

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,109,427

Changes
16,148 $16,148
65,667 0
$65,667
55,978 0
$55,978
11,858,850 0 0
$11,858,850
332,639 0 0
$332,639
5,383 $5,383

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council

State General Funds

1,332,512

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,332,512

Office of Highway Safety

State General Funds

3,424,848

440,120 $440,120
42,251

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

4,024,501 $4,024,501

4,008,353 $4,008,353

65,667 8,405,077 $8,470,744

0 8,405,077 $8,405,077

8,701,764 3,510
$8,705,274

8,645,786 3,510
$8,649,296

140,018,886
1,888,148 1,049,686 $142,956,720

128,160,036
1,888,148 1,049,686 $131,097,870

15,671,934
11,289,344 11,132,727 $38,094,005

15,339,295
11,289,344 11,132,727 $37,761,366

1,114,810 $1,114,810

1,109,427 $1,109,427

Changes
13,046 $13,046
0 0 $0
0 0 $0
2,364,363 0 0
$2,364,363
168,083 0 0
$168,083
(144,917) ($144,917)

1,772,632 $1,772,632
3,467,099

1,332,512 $1,332,512
3,424,848

150,000 $150,000
12,474

FY 2022 Budget
$186,271,040 $186,271,040
$33,927,849 $33,927,849 $26,878,954 $26,878,954 $247,077,843
FY 2022 Budget
4,021,399 $4,021,399
0 8,405,077 $8,405,077
8,645,786 3,510
$8,649,296
130,524,399 1,888,148 1,049,686
$133,462,233
15,507,378 11,289,344 11,132,727 $37,929,449
964,510 $964,510
1,482,512 $1,482,512
3,437,322

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

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Department of Public Safety
Program Budget Financial Summary

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

FY 2021 Original Budget
19,689,178

Changes 0

Other Funds

652,912

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$23,766,938

$42,251

Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council

State General Funds

3,870,669

203,048

TOTAL FUNDS

$3,870,669

$203,048

Georgia Public Safety Training Center

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

15,593,563 1,061,179

530,158 0

Other Funds

5,635,042

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$22,289,784

$530,158

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

19,689,178 652,912
$23,809,189

19,689,178 652,912
$23,766,938

4,073,717 $4,073,717

3,870,669 $3,870,669

16,123,721
1,061,179 5,635,042 $22,819,942

15,593,563
1,061,179 5,635,042 $22,289,784

Changes 0 0
$12,474
600,737 $600,737
1,622,765
0 0 $1,622,765

FY 2022 Budget
19,689,178 652,912
$23,779,412
4,471,406 $4,471,406
17,216,328
1,061,179 5,635,042 $23,912,549

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Department of Public Safety
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources
Aviation
Capitol Police Services Departmental Administration (DPS)
Field Offices and Services
Motor Carrier Compliance Office of Public Safety Officer Support
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies
Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council
Office of Highway Safety Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council Georgia Public Safety Training Center
SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)

FY 2019 Expenditures
$4,377,677 7,790,339
10,444,704 136,860,826
44,135,220 198,695
$203,807,461
$1,753,723 18,097,465
4,133,334 27,503,943
$51,488,465

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Federal COVID Funds Other Funds
SUBTOTAL

$255,295,926
29,652,292 42,400,485 $72,052,777

State General Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

183,243,149 $183,243,149

FY 2020 Expenditures
$7,728,948 8,222,303
9,326,988 141,445,841
38,578,135
489,184
$205,791,399

FY 2021 Original Budget
$4,008,353 8,405,077
8,649,296 131,097,870
37,761,366
1,109,427
$191,031,389

$1,479,404 16,805,132
4,072,757 25,315,203
$47,672,496
$253,463,895
28,174,176 16,180,146 48,089,537 $92,443,859
159,968,993 1,051,043
$161,020,036

$1,332,512 23,766,938
3,870,669 22,289,784 $51,259,903 $242,291,292
33,927,849 26,878,954 $60,806,803 181,484,489
$181,484,489

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$4,024,501 8,470,744 8,705,274
142,956,720 38,094,005 1,114,810
$203,366,054
$1,772,632 23,809,189
4,073,717 22,819,942
$52,475,480
$255,841,534
33,927,849
26,878,954 $60,806,803
195,034,731
$195,034,731

FY 2022 Budget
$4,021,399 8,405,077 8,649,296
133,462,233 37,929,449 964,510
$193,431,964
$1,482,512 23,779,412
4,471,406 23,912,549 $53,645,879
$247,077,843
33,927,849
26,878,954 $60,806,803
186,271,040
$186,271,040

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

273

Public Service Commission
Roles and Responsibilities

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is responsible for regulating public utility companies under its jurisdiction. In carrying out its responsibilities, the Commission promulgates and enforces rules governing regulated companies, assists consumers of regulated companies with questions and problems, and educates the public on consumer rights and responsibilities in the evolving regulatory environment. Above all, the Commission aims to ensure that the best value in electric, natural gas, and telecommunications service is delivered to Georgia consumers and that the level of pipeline safety and utility facility protection practiced in the state remains high.

UTILITIES REGULATION The Utilities Regulation program is responsible for the
regulation of utility services throughout the state. The program is responsible for monitoring the rates and service standards of electric, telecommunications, and natural gas companies. Additionally, it is the role of the Commission to approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies; monitor utility system, telecommunications network, and energy generation planning and construction activities; arbitrate complaints among competitors; provide consumer protection and education; and certify competitive natural gas and telecommunications providers.

The PSC is an executive regulatory agency directed by a five-member Constitutional Board. Commissioners are elected through statewide general elections and serve six-year terms. The agency's staff includes accountants, analysts, engineers, information systems specialists, inspectors, and various administrative personnel who assist the Commissioners in fulfilling their duties. The Commission has three programs: Administration, Facility Protection, and Utilities Regulation.

AUTHORITY Titles 40 and 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.
Article 4, Section 1 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia.

FACILITY PROTECTION Through its Facility Protection program, the Public Service
Commission protects people, property, and the environment from physical harm from a release of natural gas or other liquid and averts interruptions of utility service resulting from damage to utility facilities caused by blasting or excavating. The Commission fulfills its responsibilities by enforcing industry compliance with safety rules and regulations and by educating system operators. By training operators, the Commission ensures that industry personnel understand proper procedures for locating and marking utility facilities before blasting or excavating.

274

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Public Service Commission
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Commission Administration (PSC) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's goals. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Provide one-time funds for legal fees. Total Change
Facility Protection Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce state and federal regulations pertaining to buried utility facility
infrastructure and to promote safety through training and inspections. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Utilize existing funds to address unexpected attrition. Total Change
Utilities Regulation Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, natural gas, and
telecommunications companies, approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies, monitor utility system and telecommunications network planning, arbitrate complaints among competitors, provide consumer protection and education, and certify competitive natural gas and telecommunications providers. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Commission Administration (PSC) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's goals. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for one-time funding for legal fees. Total Change
Facility Protection Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce state and federal regulations pertaining to buried utility facility
infrastructure and to promote safety through training and inspections. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Utilities Regulation Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, natural gas, and
telecommunications companies, approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies, monitor utility system and telecommunications network planning, arbitrate complaints among competitors, provide consumer protection and education, and certify competitive natural gas and telecommunications providers.
Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

$8,612 35,000 $43,612
$17,224 Yes
$17,224
$30,142 $30,142
$50,000 $50,000
$0 $0
$0 $0
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Public Service Commission
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$9,493,797

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,493,797

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,343,100 $1,343,100

Changes
$90,978 $90,978
$0 $0

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$9,584,775 $9,584,775

$9,493,797 $9,493,797

$1,343,100 $1,343,100

$1,343,100 $1,343,100

Total Funds

$10,836,897

$90,978

$10,927,875

$10,836,897

Changes
$50,000 $50,000
$0 $0 $50,000

FY 2021 Original Budget

Commission Administration (PSC)

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

1,574,819 83,500

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,658,319

Facility Protection

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

1,280,126 1,231,100

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,511,226

Utilities Regulation

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

6,638,852 28,500

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,667,352

Changes
43,612 0
$43,612
17,224 0
$17,224
30,142 0
$30,142

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

1,618,431
83,500 $1,701,931

1,574,819
83,500 $1,658,319

1,297,350
1,231,100 $2,528,450

1,280,126
1,231,100 $2,511,226

6,668,994
28,500 $6,697,494

6,638,852
28,500 $6,667,352

Changes
50,000 0
$50,000
0 0 $0
0 0 $0

FY 2022 Budget
$9,543,797 $9,543,797
$1,343,100 $1,343,100 $10,886,897
FY 2022 Budget
1,624,819 83,500
$1,708,319
1,280,126 1,231,100 $2,511,226
6,638,852 28,500
$6,667,352

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Public Service Commission
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources
Commission Administration (PSC) Facility Protection Utilities Regulation SUBTOTAL

FY 2019 Expenditures
$2,435,328 2,288,392 7,208,429
$11,932,149

FY 2020 Expenditures
$1,827,062 2,269,733 7,305,057
$11,401,852

FY 2021 Original Budget
$1,658,319 2,511,226 6,667,352
$10,836,897

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
SUBTOTAL

$11,932,149
1,244,916 987,243
$2,232,159

$11,401,852
1,162,909 347,871
$1,510,780

$10,836,897 1,343,100
$1,343,100

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

9,699,991 $9,699,991

9,891,072 $9,891,072

9,493,797 $9,493,797

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$1,701,931 2,528,450 6,697,494
$10,927,875
$10,927,875
1,343,100
$1,343,100
9,584,775 $9,584,775

FY 2022 Budget
$1,708,319 2,511,226 6,667,352
$10,886,897
$10,886,897
1,343,100
$1,343,100
9,543,797 $9,543,797

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

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Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
Roles and Responsibilities

The University System of Georgia (USG), through its 26 public colleges and universities, is charged with providing higher education to Georgia residents. USG works to create a more educated Georgia through its core missions of instruction, research, and public service.
INSTRUCTION USG is comprised of four research universities, four
comprehensive universities, nine state universities, and nine state colleges.
Access to higher education is critical to the economic development of the state. USG institutions offer doctorate, first professional, masters, baccalaureate, and associate degree programs. USG institutions also offer various one-year and advanced certificate programs. In fall 2020, USG enrolled 341,485 students and in FY 2020 granted 70,879 degrees.

Cooperative Extension Service (CES) assists Georgia farmers through a network of county extension agents who share information and research developed through the Agricultural Experiment Stations. CES also offers useful and practical information to the people of Georgia on subjects related to natural resources, home economics, youth development, rural development, and family support.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
The Board of Regents also oversees the Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS) which provides guidance, consulting services, training, technology services, information, and materials and handles the disbursement of state and federal funds to meet the needs of the public libraries serving local communities throughout the state. There are 61 public library systems that operate 407 public libraries statewide. In addition, GPLS operates the state's library for the blind and physically disabled.

RESEARCH
Research is concentrated at four research universities: the University of Georgia, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University, and Augusta University. Funding for research is derived from the funding formula, federal and private sponsored research, and special state programs, such as the Georgia Tech Research Institute.

ATTACHED AGENCIES
The Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission (GPTC) provides a nine-station television and 18-station radio network designed to meet the educational, cultural, and informational needs of Georgia residents. Additionally, GPTC provides electronically delivered classroom support for all Georgia learners.

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is a research component of the Georgia Institute of Technology. GTRI uses science and engineering expertise to solve some of the toughest problems facing government and industry across the nation and around the globe.
PUBLIC SERVICE The University System of Georgia offers direct service to
farmers, businesses, industry, and communities through continuing education, public service institutes, and special services and organizations, such as the Enterprise Innovation Institute and Cooperative Extension Service.
The Enterprise Innovation Institute (EII) encourages industrial and economic development by providing an extension service that meets the technical and informational needs of industry and local development groups. EII also provides support for new technology companies.

The Georgia Military College (GMC) is a liberal arts college located in Milledgeville with 13 satellite campuses and an online campus. GMC also runs a preparatory school for grades 3-12.
The Georgia Commission on the Holocaust was established to educate the citizens of Georgia on the consequences of hate and prejudice through lessons on the Holocaust. With a variety of programs, the Commission fosters tolerance, good citizenship, and character development among the young people of the state.
AUTHORITY Titles 12, 20, 49, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia
Annotated.

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Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Agricultural Experiment Station Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve production, processing, new product development, food
safety, storage, and marketing to increase profitability and global competitiveness of Georgia's agribusiness. Recommended Change:
1. Eliminate funds for the accrued liability payment to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional Retirement Plan members who are former TRS members per HB 292 (2020 Session).
2. Provide funds for operations. Total Change
Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Contract Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, disease research, and educational
outreach for veterinarians and animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Cooperative Extension Service Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide training, educational programs, and outreach to Georgians in
agricultural, horticultural, food, and family and consumer sciences, and to manage the 4-H youth program for the state. Recommended Change: 1. Eliminate funds for the accrued liability payment to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional Retirement Plan members who are former TRS members per HB 292 (2020 Session). 2. Provide funds for operations. Total Change
Enterprise Innovation Institute Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to advise Georgia manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and government officials
on best business practices and technology-driven economic development, and to provide the state share to federal incentive and assistance programs for entrepreneurs and innovative businesses. Recommended Change: 1. Eliminate funds for the accrued liability payment to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional Retirement Plan members who are former TRS members per HB 292 (2020 Session). 2. Reflect the responsibilities and funding for Invest Georgia to remain in the Board of Regents. Total Change
Forestry Cooperative Extension Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for faculty to support instruction and outreach about
conservation and sustainable management of forests and other natural resources. Recommended Change:
1. Eliminate funds for the accrued liability payment to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional Retirement Plan members who are former TRS members per HB 292 (2020 Session).
2. Provide funds for operations. Total Change

($118,443) 2,851,620 $2,733,177
$0 $0
($60,657) 2,652,325 $2,591,668
($24,136) Yes
($24,136)
($11,902) 64,122
$52,220

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

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Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
Program Budgets
Forestry Research
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct research about economically and environmentally sound forest resources management and to assist non-industrial forest landowners and natural resources professionals in complying with state and federal regulations.
Recommended Change: 1. Eliminate funds for the accrued liability payment to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional Retirement Plan members who are former TRS members per HB 292 (2020 Session). 2. Provide funds for operations. Total Change
Georgia Archives Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the state's archives; document and interpret the history of the
Georgia State Capitol building; and assist State Agencies with adequately documenting their activities, administering their records management programs, scheduling their records, and transferring their noncurrent records to the State Records Center. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance cybersecurity technology for private and public industries
through unique education, training, research, and practical applications. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for a rural coding pilot and associated start-up expenses. Total Change
Georgia Research Alliance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to expand research and commercialization capacity in public and private
universities in Georgia to launch new companies and create jobs. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Tech Research Institute Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding to laboratories and research centers affiliated with the
Georgia Institute of Technology whose scientific, engineering, industrial, or policy research promotes economic development, health, and safety in Georgia. Recommended Change: 1. Provide funds for operations. Total Change
Marine Institute Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support research on coastal processes involving the unique
ecosystems of the Georgia coastline and to provide access and facilities for graduate and undergraduate classes to conduct field research on the Georgia coast. Recommended Change: 1. Provide funds for operations. Total Change Forestry Research

($9,089) 198,572 $189,483
$0 $0
$197,000 $197,000
$0 $0
$359,041 $359,041
$71,707 $71,707

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Program Budgets
Marine Resources Extension Center Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund outreach, education, and research to enhance coastal
environmental and economic sustainability.
Recommended Change: 1. Eliminate funds for the accrued liability payment to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional Retirement Plan members who are former TRS members per HB 292 (2020 Session). 2. Provide funds for operations. Total Change
Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support graduate medical education at the Medical College of Georgia
at Augusta University and provide patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal intensive, and emergency and express care. Recommended Change: 1. Provide funds for operations. Total Change
Public Libraries Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to award grants from the Public Library Fund, promote literacy, and
provide library services that facilitate access to information for all Georgians regardless of geographic location or special needs. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Provide funds to temporarily increase materials grants by five cents from $0.35 to $0.40 per capita. Total Change
Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund leadership, service, and education initiatives that require funding
beyond what is provided by formula. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for operations for the Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center. Total Change
Regents Central Office Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to institutions of the University System
of Georgia and to fund membership in the Southern Regional Education Board. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Skidaway Institute of Oceanography Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine and ocean
science and aquatic environments. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

($6,809) 83,486
$76,677
$1,627,793 $1,627,793
$293,885 539,170
$833,055
$53,733 $53,733
$0 $0
$0 $0

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Teaching Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds to the Board of Regents for annual allocations to
University System of Georgia institutions for student instruction and to establish and operate other initiatives that promote, support, or extend student learning. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for formula earnings for the 2020-2021 school year to reflect a 1.18% increase in credit hour enrollment ($68,387,021) and a 0.5% increase in square footage ($1,746,489) not funded in the original FY 2021 budget.
2. Eliminate funds for the accrued liability payment to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional Retirement Plan members who are former TRS members per HB 292 (2020 Session).
3. Reflect the continued use of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund ($124,872,726) and the Higher Education Relief Fund - HBCUs/MSIs ($32,691,838) to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Total Change
Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and conduct research at the University of Georgia on animal
disease problems of present and potential concern to Georgia's livestock and poultry industries and to provide training and education in disease research, surveillance, and intervention. Recommended Change: 1. Eliminate funds for the accrued liability payment to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional Retirement Plan members who are former TRS members per HB 292 (2020 Session). 2. Provide funds for operations. Total Change
Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide clinical instruction for veterinary medicine students, support
research that enhances the health and welfare of production and companion animals in Georgia, and address the shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and the nation. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Georgia Commission on the Holocaust Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to present and future generations of
Georgians in order to create an awareness of the enormity of the crimes of prejudice and inhumanity. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Reflect a change in the program name from Georgia Commission on the Holocaust to Payments to Georgia Commission on the Holocaust. Total Change
Payments to Georgia Military College Junior Military College Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Georgia Military College's Junior Military College
and pooled expenses.
Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change

$70,133,510 (4,508,095)
Yes $65,625,415
($1,417) 162,000 $160,583
$0 $0
$2,153 Yes
$2,153
$0 $0

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Program Budgets
Payments to Georgia Military College Preparatory School Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for grades three through twelve
at Georgia Military College's Preparatory School. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Increase funds to offset austerity reduction for K-12 education. Total Change
Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and distribute high quality programs and services that
educate, inform, and entertain audiences, and enrich the quality of their lives. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Agricultural Experiment Station Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve production, processing, new product development, food
safety, storage, and marketing to increase profitability and global competitiveness of Georgia's agribusiness. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81%
2. Reduce funds for the employer share of health insurance. 3. Eliminate funds for the accrued liability payment to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional
Retirement Plan members who are former TRS members per HB 292 (2020 Session). 4. Increase funds for operations.
Total Change
Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Contract Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, disease research, and educational
outreach for veterinarians and animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Cooperative Extension Service Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide training, educational programs, and outreach to Georgians in
agricultural, horticultural, food, and family and consumer sciences, and to manage the 4-H youth program for the state. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Reduce funds for the employer share of health insurance.
3. Eliminate funds for the accrued liability payment to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional Retirement Plan members who are former TRS members per HB 292 (2020 Session).
4. Increase funds for operations. Total Change

$54,927 217,244 $272,171
$81,814 $81,814
$128,888 (32,484) (118,443) 2,851,620 $2,829,581
$0 $0
$156,882 (49,540) (60,657) 2,652,325 $2,699,010

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Program Budgets
Enterprise Innovation Institute
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to advise Georgia manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and government officials on best business practices and technology-driven economic development, and to provide the state share to federal incentive and assistance programs for entrepreneurs and innovative businesses.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Reduce funds for the employer share of health insurance ($4,150) and retiree health benefits ($1,617). 3. Eliminate funds for the accrued liability payment to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional Retirement Plan members who are former TRS members per HB 292 (2020 Session). 4. Increase funds for the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation (PI2) to fund grants and leverage private dollars. 5. Increase funds for the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) services for start-ups and establish an additional satellite location. 6. Provide that funding and responsibility for Invest Georgia shall remain with the Board of Regents. Total Change
Forestry Cooperative Extension
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for faculty to support instruction and outreach about conservation and sustainable management of forests and other natural resources.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Reduce funds for the employer share of health insurance. 3. Eliminate funds for the accrued liability payment to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional Retirement Plan members who are former TRS members per HB 292 (2020 Session). 4. Increase funds for operations. Total Change
Forestry Research
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct research about economically and environmentally sound forest resources management and to assist non-industrial forest landowners and natural resources professionals in complying with state and federal regulations.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Reduce funds for the employer share of health insurance. 3. Eliminate funds for the accrued liability payment to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional Retirement Plan members who are former TRS members per HB 292 (2020 Session). 4. Increase funds for operations. Total Change
Georgia Archives
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the state's archives; document and interpret the history of the Georgia State Capitol building; and assist State Agencies with adequately documenting their activities, administering their records management programs, scheduling their records, and transferring their noncurrent records to the State Records Center.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81%
2. Reduce funds for the employer share of health insurance. Total Change

$14,942 (5,767) (24,136) 1,500,000 500,000
Yes $1,985,039
$2,633 (1,111) (11,902) 64,122 $53,742
$9,891 (2,881) (9,089) 198,527 $196,448
$6,356 (586) $5,770

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Program Budgets
Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance cybersecurity technology for private and public industries
through unique education, training, research, and practical applications. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81%
2. Reduce funds for the employer share of health insurance. 3. Reduce funds for one-time funding for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. 4. Increase funds for a rural coding program in partnership with the Department of Education.
Total Change
Georgia Research Alliance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to expand research and commercialization capacity in public and private
universities in Georgia to launch new companies and create jobs. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81%
2. Increase funds for one-time funding for an eminent scholar for sickle cell research. 3. Increase funds for GRA Venture program for grants and start-up loans. 4. Increase funds to recruit Academy of Eminent Scholars into research fields with a focus on rural Georgia and
historically black colleges and universities. Total Change
Georgia Tech Research Institute Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding to laboratories and research centers affiliated with the
Georgia Institute of Technology whose scientific, engineering, industrial, or policy research promotes economic development, health, and safety in Georgia. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Reduce funds for the employer share of health insurance ($1,903) and retiree health benefits ($47,569). 3. Increase funds for operations. Total Change
Marine Institute Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support research on coastal processes involving the unique
ecosystems of the Georgia coastline and to provide access and facilities for graduate and undergraduate classes to conduct field research on the Georgia coast. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Reduce funds for the employer share of health insurance. 3. Increase funds for operations. Total Change
Marine Resources Extension Center Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund outreach, education, and research to enhance coastal
environmental and economic sustainability. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81%
2. Reduce funds for the employer share of health insurance. 3. Eliminate funds for the accrued liability payment to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional
Retirement Plan members who are former TRS members per HB 292 (2020 Session).
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

$6,441 (1,507) (75,000) 945,000 $874,934
$1,434 500,000 540,000 500,000 $1,541,434
$586 (49,472) 359,041 $310,155
$3,226 (733)
71,707 $74,200
$4,568 (1,059) (6,809)
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Program Budgets
4. Increase funds for operations. Total Change
Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support graduate medical education at the Medical College of Georgia
at Augusta University and provide patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal intensive, and emergency and express care. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for operations. 2. Increase funds to pursue a partnership with Clark Atlanta University for prostrate cancer research. 3. Provide matching funds for endowment gift for Medical College of Georgia 3+ program. Total Change
Public Libraries Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to award grants from the Public Library Fund, promote literacy, and
provide library services that facilitate access to information for all Georgians regardless of geographic location or special needs. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Reduce funds for the employer share of health insurance. 3. Increase funds for the Public Libraries formula based on an increase in the state population. 4. Increase funds for materials grants by five cents from $0.35 to $0.45 per capita. 5. Recognize $4,333,000 in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) funds for Institute for Museum and Library Services Grants CFDA 45.310. Total Change
Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund leadership, service, and education initiatives that require funding
beyond what is provided by formula. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81%
2. Reduce funds for the employer share of health insurance. 3. Increase funds for operations for the Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center. 4. Increase funds to finalize multi-year implementation plan to establish Middle Georgia State University as the
state's flagship aviation career path program. Total Change
Regents Central Office Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to institutions of the University System
of Georgia and to fund membership in the Southern Regional Education Board. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81%
2. Reduce funds for the employer share of health insurance. Total Change

83,486 $80,186
$1,627,793 100,000
5,200,000 $6,927,793
$149,347 (979)
47,146 547,161
Yes $742,675
$37,766 (11,431)
53,733 250,000 $330,068
$11,590 (1,965) $9,625

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Program Budgets
Skidaway Institute of Oceanography
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine and ocean science and aquatic environments.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Reduce funds for the employer share of health insurance. Total Change
Teaching
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds to the Board of Regents for annual allocations to University System of Georgia institutions for student instruction and to establish and operate other initiatives that promote, support, or extend student learning.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Increase funds for formula earnings for the 2021-2022 school year to reflect a 0.8% increase in credit hour enrollment ($57,030,983) and a 0.6% increase in square footage ($1,875,267). 3. Increase funds for prior-year formula earnings for the 2020-2021 school year to reflect a 1.18% increase in credit hour enrollment ($68,387,021) and a 0.5% increase in square footage ($1,746,489) not funded in the FY 2021 budget. 4. Increase funds to adjust the debt service payback amount for a general obligation debt-funded project at Savannah State University. 5. Reduce funds for the employer share of health insurance (($2,174,668)) and increase funds for retiree health benefits ($1,254,517). 6. Eliminate funds for the accrued liability payment to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional Retirement Plan members who are former TRS members per HB 292 (2020 Session). 7. Increase funds for year two of a three-year phase-in for increased medical education funding. 8. Recognize $949,097,000 in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) funds for the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund CFDA 84.425F for the University System. Total Change
Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and conduct research at the University of Georgia on animal disease problems of present and potential concern to Georgia's livestock and poultry industries and to provide training and education in disease research, surveillance, and intervention.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Reduce funds for the employer share of health insurance. 3. Eliminate funds for the accrued liability payment to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for Optional Retirement Plan members who are former TRS members per HB 292 (2020 Session). 4. Increase funds for operations. Total Change
Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide clinical instruction for veterinary medicine students, support research that enhances the health and welfare of production and companion animals in Georgia, and address the shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and the nation.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Reduce funds for the employer share of health insurance. Total Change

$3,963 (870)
$3,093
$6,454,929 58,906,250 70,133,510
617,328 (920,151) (4,508,095) 7,776,655
Yes $138,460,426
$13,958 (3,131) (1,417) 162,000 $171,410
$2,240 (426)
$1,814

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Program Budgets
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Georgia Commission on the Holocaust Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to present and future generations of
Georgians in order to create an awareness of the enormity of the crimes of prejudice and inhumanity. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect a change in the program name from Georgia Commission on the Holocaust to Payments to Georgia Commission on the Holocaust. Total Change
Payments to Georgia Military College Junior Military College Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Georgia Military College's Junior Military College
and pooled expenses. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% Total Change
Payments to Georgia Military College Preparatory School Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for grades three through twelve
at Georgia Military College's Preparatory School. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81%
2. Reduce formula funds based on enrollment decline (($165,667)) and increase funds for training and experience ($128,355).
3. Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for K-12 education. Total Change
Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and distribute high quality programs and services that
educate, inform, and entertain audiences, and enrich the quality of their lives. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% Total Change

Yes $0
$26,159 $26,159
$18,796 (86,349) 217,244 $149,691
$1,403 $1,403

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Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$2,299,998,820

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,299,998,820

Changes
$74,903,554 $74,903,554

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$2,374,902,374 $2,374,902,374

$2,299,998,820 $2,299,998,820

Changes
$157,474,656 $157,474,656

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$5,931,871,997 $5,931,871,997
$8,231,870,817

$0 $0
$74,903,554

$5,931,871,997 $5,931,871,997
$8,306,774,371

$5,931,871,997 $5,931,871,997
$8,231,870,817

$0 $0
$157,474,656

FY 2022 Budget
$2,457,473,476 $2,457,473,476
$5,931,871,997 $5,931,871,997 $8,389,345,473

FY 2021 Original Budget

Changes

Agricultural Experiment Station

State General Funds

42,409,663

2,733,177

Other Funds

45,182,655

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$87,592,318

$2,733,177

Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Contract

Other Funds

6,370,000

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,370,000

$0

Cooperative Extension Service

State General Funds

39,361,391

2,591,668

Other Funds

34,628,285

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$73,989,676

$2,591,668

Enterprise Innovation Institute

State General Funds

9,459,608

(24,136)

Other Funds

15,000,000

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$24,459,608

($24,136)

Forestry Cooperative Extension

State General Funds

912,598

52,220

Other Funds

700,988

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,613,586

$52,220

Forestry Research

State General Funds

2,666,683

189,483

Other Funds

11,479,243

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$14,145,926

$189,483

Georgia Archives

State General Funds

4,304,139

0

Other Funds

967,912

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$5,272,051

$0

Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center

State General Funds

5,346,572

197,000

Other Funds

772,982

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,119,554

$197,000

Georgia Research Alliance

State General Funds

4,569,571

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$4,569,571

$0

Georgia Tech Research Institute

State General Funds

5,490,643

359,041

Other Funds

639,661,007

0

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

45,142,840 45,182,655 $90,325,495

42,409,663 45,182,655 $87,592,318

6,370,000 $6,370,000

6,370,000 $6,370,000

41,953,059 34,628,285 $76,581,344

39,361,391 34,628,285 $73,989,676

9,435,472 15,000,000 $24,435,472

9,459,608 15,000,000 $24,459,608

964,818 700,988 $1,665,806

912,598 700,988 $1,613,586

2,856,166 11,479,243 $14,335,409

2,666,683 11,479,243 $14,145,926

4,304,139 967,912
$5,272,051

4,304,139 967,912
$5,272,051

5,543,572 772,982
$6,316,554

5,346,572 772,982
$6,119,554

4,569,571 $4,569,571

4,569,571 $4,569,571

5,849,684 639,661,007

5,490,643 639,661,007

Changes
2,829,581 0
$2,829,581
0 $0
2,699,010 0
$2,699,010
1,985,039 0
$1,985,039
53,742 0
$53,742
196,448 0
$196,448
5,770 0
$5,770
874,934 0
$874,934
1,541,434 $1,541,434
310,155 0

FY 2022 Budget
45,239,244 45,182,655 $90,421,899
6,370,000 $6,370,000
42,060,401 34,628,285 $76,688,686
11,444,647 15,000,000 $26,444,647
966,340 700,988 $1,667,328
2,863,131 11,479,243 $14,342,374
4,309,909 967,912
$5,277,821
6,221,506 772,982
$6,994,488
6,111,005 $6,111,005
5,800,798 639,661,007

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Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

TOTAL FUNDS

$645,151,650

Marine Institute

State General Funds

900,618

Other Funds

486,281

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,386,899

Marine Resources Extension Center

State General Funds

1,434,270

Other Funds

1,540,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,974,270

Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

State General Funds

28,974,714

TOTAL FUNDS

$28,974,714

Public Libraries

State General Funds

38,905,805

Other Funds

5,411,304

TOTAL FUNDS

$44,317,109

Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives

State General Funds

21,751,143

TOTAL FUNDS

$21,751,143

Regents Central Office

State General Funds

10,821,119

Other Funds

350,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$11,171,119

Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

State General Funds

2,953,952

Other Funds

4,096,107

TOTAL FUNDS

$7,050,059

Teaching

State General Funds

2,054,132,976

Other Funds

5,143,185,233

TOTAL FUNDS

$7,197,318,209

Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

State General Funds

4,065,841

TOTAL FUNDS

$4,065,841

Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

State General Funds

481,991

Other Funds

22,000,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$22,481,991

Changes $359,041
71,707 0
$71,707
76,677 0
$76,677
1,627,793 $1,627,793
833,055 0
$833,055
53,733 $53,733
0 0 $0
0 0 $0
65,625,415 0
$65,625,415
160,583 $160,583
0 0 $0

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$645,510,691

FY 2021 Original Budget
$645,151,650

972,325 486,281 $1,458,606

900,618 486,281 $1,386,899

1,510,947 1,540,000 $3,050,947

1,434,270 1,540,000 $2,974,270

30,602,507 $30,602,507

28,974,714 $28,974,714

39,738,860 5,411,304
$45,150,164

38,905,805 5,411,304
$44,317,109

21,804,876 $21,804,876

21,751,143 $21,751,143

10,821,119 350,000
$11,171,119

10,821,119 350,000
$11,171,119

2,953,952 4,096,107 $7,050,059

2,953,952 4,096,107 $7,050,059

2,119,758,391 5,143,185,233 $7,262,943,624

2,054,132,976 5,143,185,233 $7,197,318,209

4,226,424 $4,226,424

4,065,841 $4,065,841

481,991 22,000,000 $22,481,991

481,991 22,000,000 $22,481,991

Changes $310,155
74,200 0
$74,200
80,186 0
$80,186
6,927,793 $6,927,793
742,675 0
$742,675
330,068 $330,068
9,625 0
$9,625
3,093 0
$3,093
138,460,426 0
$138,460,426
171,410 $171,410
1,814 0
$1,814

FY 2022 Budget $645,461,805
974,818 486,281 $1,461,099
1,514,456 1,540,000 $3,054,456
35,902,507 $35,902,507
39,648,480 5,411,304
$45,059,784
22,081,211 $22,081,211
10,830,744 350,000
$11,180,744
2,957,045 4,096,107 $7,053,152
2,192,593,402 5,143,185,233 $7,335,778,635
4,237,251 $4,237,251
483,805 22,000,000 $22,483,805

Georgia Commission on the Holocaust

State General Funds

304,560

2,153

Other Funds

40,000

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$344,560

$2,153

Payments to Georgia Military College Junior Military College

306,713 40,000
$346,713

304,560 40,000
$344,560

0

304,560

0

40,000

$0

$344,560

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Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Changes

State General Funds

3,487,865

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$3,487,865

$0

Payments to Georgia Military College Preparatory School

State General Funds

3,507,888

272,171

TOTAL FUNDS

$3,507,888

$272,171

Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission

State General Funds

13,755,210

81,814

TOTAL FUNDS

$13,755,210

$81,814

Amended FY 2021 Budget
3,487,865
$3,487,865

FY 2021 Original Budget
3,487,865
$3,487,865

3,780,059 $3,780,059

3,507,888 $3,507,888

13,837,024 $13,837,024

13,755,210 $13,755,210

Changes 26,159
$26,159
149,691 $149,691
1,403 $1,403

FY 2022 Budget
3,514,024 $3,514,024
3,657,579 $3,657,579
13,756,613 $13,756,613

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Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources
Agricultural Experiment Station Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Contract
Cooperative Extension Service
Enterprise Innovation Institute
Forestry Cooperative Extension
Forestry Research
Georgia Archives Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center
Georgia Research Alliance
Georgia Tech Research Institute
Marine Institute Marine Resources Extension Center Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics
Public Libraries Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives
Regents Central Office Skidaway Institute of Oceanography
Teaching Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies)
Attached Agencies

FY 2019 Expenditures
$94,344,625
7,241,630 72,381,843 33,972,833
1,914,819 13,981,091
5,721,095
4,026,346 5,117,588 480,468,329 1,304,616
2,897,798
41,984,029 43,424,050
26,361,443 12,731,135
5,917,749 7,150,846,278
4,508,257
20,846,525 $8,029,992,079

FY 2020 Expenditures
$106,598,634
7,102,031 73,713,230 31,408,477
1,777,327 14,547,553
5,501,287
6,395,932 4,928,976 555,496,460 1,582,528
3,303,918
32,500,565 43,964,739
23,614,637 11,534,598
4,456,298 7,547,304,718
4,457,398
20,904,768 $8,501,094,074

FY 2021 Original Budget
$87,592,318
6,370,000 73,989,676 24,459,608
1,613,586 14,145,926
5,272,051
6,119,554 4,569,571 645,151,650 1,386,899
2,974,270
28,974,714 44,317,109
21,751,143 11,171,119
7,050,059 7,197,318,209
4,065,841
22,481,991 $8,210,775,294

Georgia Commission on the Holocaust

Payments to Georgia

Military College

6,995,577

Payments to Georgia Military College Junior Military

College

Payments to Georgia Military College Preparatory School

Payments to Georgia Public

Telecommunications Commission

15,197,539

SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)

$22,193,116

3,863,463 3,945,859 14,705,194 $22,514,516

$344,560
3,487,865 3,507,888 13,755,210 $21,095,523

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$90,325,495 6,370,000
76,581,344 24,435,472
1,665,806 14,335,409
5,272,051 6,316,554 4,569,571 645,510,691 1,458,606 3,050,947 30,602,507 45,150,164 21,804,876 11,171,119 7,050,059 7,262,943,624 4,226,424 22,481,991 $8,285,322,710
$346,713
3,487,865 3,780,059 13,837,024
$21,451,661

Total Funds
Less: Federal COVID Funds Other Funds Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL

$8,052,185,195
5,614,222,720 1,065,195
$5,615,287,915

$8,523,608,590
227,006,894 5,777,623,253
672,567 $6,005,302,714

$8,231,870,817 5,931,871,997
$5,931,871,997

$8,306,774,371 5,931,871,997
$5,931,871,997

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

2,426,905,464 9,991,818
$2,436,897,282

2,518,305,875 $2,518,305,875

2,299,998,820 $2,299,998,820

2,374,902,374 $2,374,902,374

FY 2022 Budget $90,421,899
6,370,000 76,688,686 26,444,647
1,667,328 14,342,374
5,277,821 6,994,488 6,111,005 645,461,805 1,461,099 3,054,456 35,902,507 45,059,784 22,081,211 11,180,744 7,053,152 7,335,778,635 4,237,251 22,483,805 $8,368,072,697
$344,560
3,514,024 3,657,579 13,756,613
$21,272,776
$8,389,345,473
5,931,871,997
$5,931,871,997
2,457,473,476
$2,457,473,476

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Department of Revenue
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Revenue was created in 1938 to serve as the lead agency for administering the state's tax laws and collecting and processing state revenue. The Department has seven major divisions: Alcohol and Tobacco, Tax Compliance, Legal Affairs and Tax Policy, Local Government Services, Motor Vehicle Division, Special Investigations, and Taxpayer Services.
ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO The Alcohol and Tobacco division is composed of two
sections: The Law Enforcement section enforces all laws and regulations pertaining to the manufacture, possession, transportation, and sale of legal and illegal alcoholic beverages and tobacco products. The Licenses and Permits section is charged with receiving, processing, and collecting excise tax reports on alcohol and tobacco products. This section is also responsible for alcohol and tobacco applications, registrations, and keg decals.
TAX COMPLIANCE The Compliance division is responsible for ensuring taxpayer
compliance with Georgia's tax laws. The division oversees the department's regional offices within the state and is comprised of two units. The audit unit uses a staff of professional tax specialists to perform nationwide tax audits. The compliance unit ensures compliance with filing deadlines, registration, the collection of delinquent accounts, monitoring special event taxes, and the oversight of private collection agencies.
LEGAL AFFAIRS AND TAX POLICY This division provides in-house guidance for the Department,
analyzes tax and regulatory legislation, and issues written guidance to assist taxpayers in complying with Georgia's tax laws. The division also serves as liaison with the Office of the Attorney General and the Georgia Tax Tribunal.

MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION The Motor Vehicle division issues license plates, Georgia
certificates of title, and records liens and security interest information of registered vehicles. The division also operates a call center to assist taxpayers.
SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS The Special Investigations division investigates potential
criminal violations involving tax fraud, theft, and motor vehicle title and registration fraud. This section also enforces motor fuel and motor carrier laws.
TAXPAYER SERVICES The Taxpayer Services division performs frontline
processing of all tax documents and paper check payments. Division staff review and make corrections and adjustments to returns of all tax types. The division manages the online taxpayer services and functions of the Georgia Tax Center system and operates a call center to respond to taxpayer inquiries. The division interacts with the tax preparation software industry to ensure system compatibility for taxpayer filing use and provides outreach and training to tax professionals to promote compliance with the tax laws of Georgia.
ATTACHED AGENCIES The State Board of Equalization is attached to the
Department of Revenue for administrative purposes only. The board appoints hearing officers that evaluate appeals by local governing authorities on issues relating to the Revenue Commissioner's disapproval of county tax digests.
AUTHORITY Title 3, 40, and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES The Local Government Services division assists local tax
officials with the administration of property tax laws, the distribution of sales tax to local authorities, the administration of the Unclaimed Property Act, and the valuation of public utility property for tax purposes.

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Department of Revenue
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DOR) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and enforce the tax laws of the State of Georgia and provide
general support services to the operating programs of the Department of Revenue. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Forestland Protection Grants Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for forestland conservation use property and
qualified timberland property to counties, municipalities, and school districts. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for Forestland Protection Act grant reimbursements to meet projected needs. Total Change
Industry Regulation Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of
alcoholic beverages and tobacco products. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Increase funds for one tax examiner, three call center contractors, and one- time expenses to provide regulations of the distribution and sale of vaping products SB 375 (2020 Session). Total Change
Local Government Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local tax officials with the administration of state tax laws and
administer the unclaimed property unit. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Increase funds to reflect FY 2020 fireworks excise tax collections. Total Change
Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer share of FICA to local
tax officials. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish motor vehicle ownership by maintaining title and registration
records and validate rebuilt vehicles for road-worthiness for new title issuance. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change

$45,213 $45,213
$25,000,000 $25,000,000
$62,437 114,676 $177,113
$40,907 81,584
$122,491
$0 $0
$113,033 $113,033

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Department of Revenue
Program Budgets
Office of Special Investigations Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving
department efforts; and conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Tax Compliance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent
accounts. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Tax Policy Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct all administrative appeals of tax assessments; draft regulations
for taxes collected by the department; support the State Board of Equalization; and draft letter rulings and provide research and analysis related to all tax law and policy inquiries. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Taxpayer Services Purpose: The purpose of the appropriation is to ensure that all tax payments are processed in accordance with the law;
that all returns are reviewed and taxpayer information is recorded accurately; to provide assistance to customer inquiries about the administration of individual income tax, sales and use tax, withholding tax, corporate tax, motor fuel and motor carrier taxes, and all registration functions. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DOR) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and enforce the tax laws of the State of Georgia and provide
general support services to the operating programs of the Department of Revenue. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Forestland Protection Grants Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for forestland conservation use property and
qualified timberland property to counties, municipalities, and school districts. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for Forestland Protection Act grant reimbursements to meet projected needs. Total Change

$31,219 $31,219
$360,628 $360,628
$15,071 $15,071
$164,705 $164,705
$0 $0
$25,000,000 $25,000,000

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Department of Revenue
Program Budgets
Industry Regulation Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of
alcoholic beverages and tobacco products. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for six tax examiners, three auditors, three criminal investigators, and three call center contractors to regulate the distribution and sale of vaping products SB 375 (2020 Session). Total Change
Local Government Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local tax officials with the administration of state tax laws and
administer the unclaimed property unit. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer share of FICA to local
tax officials. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish motor vehicle ownership by maintaining title and registration
records and validate rebuilt vehicles for road-worthiness for new title issuance. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Office of Special Investigations Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving
department efforts; and conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Tax Compliance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent
accounts. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% Total Change

$878,808 $878,808
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$323 $323

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Department of Revenue
Program Budgets
Tax Policy
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct all administrative appeals of tax assessments; draft regulations for taxes collected by the department; support the State Board of Equalization; and draft letter rulings and provide research and analysis related to all tax law and policy inquiries.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Increase funds for one attorney and one legal secretary to regulate the distribution and sale of vaping products (SB375, 2020 Session). Total Change
Taxpayer Services
Purpose: The purpose of the appropriation is to ensure that all tax payments are processed in accordance with the law; that all returns are reviewed and taxpayer information is recorded accurately; to provide assistance to customer inquiries about the administration of individual income tax, sales and use tax, withholding tax, corporate tax, motor fuel and motor carrier taxes, and all registration functions.
Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change

$337 161,912 $162,249
$0 $0

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Department of Revenue
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$170,921,616

Tobacco Settlement Funds

433,783

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$171,355,399

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$370,147
687,912 $1,058,059

Changes
$26,029,473 0
$26,029,473
$0 0
$0

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$196,951,089 433,783
$197,384,872

$170,921,616 433,783
$171,355,399

$370,147
687,912 $1,058,059

$370,147
687,912 $1,058,059

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$2,247,671 $2,247,671
$174,661,129

$0 $0
$26,029,473

$2,247,671 $2,247,671
$200,690,602

$2,247,671 $2,247,671
$174,661,129

Changes
$26,041,380 0
$26,041,380
$0 0
$0 $0 $0 $26,041,380

FY 2021 Original Budget

Departmental Administration (DOR)

State General Funds

12,600,723

TOTAL FUNDS

$12,600,723

Forestland Protection Grants

State General Funds

14,072,351

TOTAL FUNDS

$14,072,351

Industry Regulation

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant

6,925,893 433,783
370,147

Other Funds

485,887

TOTAL FUNDS

$8,215,710

Local Government Services

State General Funds

3,758,131

Other Funds

420,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$4,178,131

Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA

State General Funds

9,033,157

TOTAL FUNDS

$9,033,157

Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

State General Funds

36,963,547

TOTAL FUNDS

$36,963,547

Office of Special Investigations

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

5,103,033 416,081

TOTAL FUNDS

$5,519,114

Tax Compliance

State General Funds

54,328,736

Other Funds

1,341,784

Changes
45,213 $45,213
25,000,000 $25,000,000
177,113 0
0 0 $177,113
122,491 0
$122,491
0 $0
113,033 $113,033
31,219 0
$31,219
360,628 0

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

12,645,936 $12,645,936

12,600,723 $12,600,723

39,072,351 $39,072,351

14,072,351 $14,072,351

7,103,006 433,783

6,925,893 433,783

370,147 485,887 $8,392,823
3,880,622 420,000
$4,300,622
9,033,157 $9,033,157
37,076,580 $37,076,580
5,134,252 416,081
$5,550,333
54,689,364 1,341,784

370,147 485,887 $8,215,710
3,758,131 420,000
$4,178,131
9,033,157 $9,033,157
36,963,547 $36,963,547
5,103,033 416,081
$5,519,114
54,328,736 1,341,784

Changes
0 $0
25,000,000 $25,000,000
878,808 0
0 0 $878,808
0 0 $0
0 $0
0 $0
0 0 $0
323 0

FY 2022 Budget
$196,962,996 433,783
$197,396,779
$370,147 687,912
$1,058,059 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $200,702,509
FY 2022 Budget
12,600,723 $12,600,723
39,072,351 $39,072,351
7,804,701 433,783
370,147 485,887 $9,094,518
3,758,131 420,000
$4,178,131
9,033,157 $9,033,157
36,963,547 $36,963,547
5,103,033 416,081
$5,519,114
54,329,059 1,341,784

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TOTAL FUNDS
Tax Policy State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Taxpayer Services State General Funds Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified TOTAL FUNDS

Department of Revenue
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget
$55,670,520
4,129,499 $4,129,499
24,006,546
271,831 $24,278,377

Changes $360,628
15,071 $15,071
164,705 0
$164,705

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$56,031,148

FY 2021 Original Budget
$55,670,520

4,144,570 $4,144,570

4,129,499 $4,129,499

24,171,251
271,831 $24,443,082

24,006,546
271,831 $24,278,377

Changes $323
162,249 $162,249
0 0 $0

FY 2022 Budget $55,670,843
4,291,748 $4,291,748
24,006,546
271,831 $24,278,377

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Department of Revenue
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration (DOR)
Forestland Protection Grants
Industry Regulation
Local Government Services Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling
Office of Special Investigations
Tax Compliance
Tax Policy
Taxpayer Services
SUBTOTAL

FY 2019 Expenditures
$14,144,775 43,550,663 8,707,980 7,281,655
9,758,517
57,877,776 8,043,676
61,255,422 4,284,413
29,265,328
$244,170,205

FY 2020 Expenditures
$14,170,569 43,546,492 8,382,596 4,795,287
9,213,514
52,591,016 7,105,224
58,657,295 4,400,644
25,979,055
$228,841,692

FY 2021 Original Budget
$12,600,723 14,072,351 8,215,710 4,178,131
9,033,157
36,963,547 5,519,114
55,670,520 4,129,499
24,278,377
$174,661,129

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Federal COVID Funds Other Funds Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL

$244,170,205
1,322,875
18,985,702 6,169,992
$26,478,569

$228,841,692
820,063 183,686 18,575,048 5,645,554 $25,224,351

$174,661,129 1,058,059 2,247,671
$3,305,730

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

217,257,853 433,783
$217,691,636

203,183,559 433,783
$203,617,342

170,921,616 433,783
$171,355,399

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$12,645,936 39,072,351 8,392,823 4,300,622 9,033,157 37,076,580 5,550,333 56,031,148 4,144,570 24,443,082
$200,690,602
$200,690,602
1,058,059
2,247,671
$3,305,730
196,951,089 433,783
$197,384,872

FY 2022 Budget $12,600,723
39,072,351 9,094,518 4,178,131 9,033,157
36,963,547 5,519,114
55,670,843 4,291,748
24,278,377 $200,702,509
$200,702,509
1,058,059
2,247,671
$3,305,730
196,962,996 433,783
$197,396,779

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Secretary of State
Roles and Responsibilities

The Secretary of State is the keeper of the Great Seal of Georgia and custodian of the state flag. The Office of the Secretary of State provides many services for the public, businesses, state agencies, and local governments by regulating and licensing corporations and individuals attaining professional business credentials; administering federal, state, and local elections; and monitoring the securities industry. The office is comprised of six divisions, which include: Corporations, Elections, Investigations, Office Administration, Professional Licensing Boards, and Securities. As a regulatory agency, Secretary of State offers education and examinations, issues licenses, collects fees, investigates complaints or violations of the law, and orders reprimands.
REGULATORY RESPONSIBILITIES As a regulatory agency, the office offers education and
examinations, issues licenses, collects fees for licenses, investigates complaints or violations of the law, and orders reprimands.
The Securities division is responsible for regulating securities and has the authority to adopt necessary rules to monitor the securities industry, including registration of securities brokers, dealers, and firms. The division registers cemeteries, and regulates perpetual care cemeteries, charitable organizations, and paid solicitors.
The Corporations division serves as custodian of filings for foreign and domestic charters, nonprofit organizations, and other types of corporate entity activities. In addition, the division registers and renews trademarks and service marks.
The Professional Licensing Boards division manages numerous occupational and professional regulatory boards. The duties include reviewing and approving applications to practice, scheduling examinations, issuing licenses, maintaining records, investigating violations, and resolving complaints.

STATE ELECTIONS ACTIVITY The Office of the Secretary of State supervises and monitors
all activities related to officials and elections. These activities include overseeing voter registration and maintaining voter rolls; training all local election officials in proper election procedures; coordinating and monitoring all municipal, state, county, and federal elections within the state of Georgia; certifying the qualifications of all candidates; and the preparation of all ballots and elections forms and materials. The office is also responsible for the certification and authorization of all election results within Georgia.
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION The Office Administration division contains the general
administrative support functions of accounting, purchasing, budgeting, human resources, and information technology. The Administrative Procedures section is responsible for administering the rules promulgation process pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act for the State.
ATTACHED AGENCIES The Georgia Real Estate Commission ensures professional
competency among real estate licensees and appraisers and promotes a fair and honest market environment for practitioners and their customers and clients in real estate transactions in Georgia.
The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission is responsible for regulating licenses, developing a distribution network, developing procedures for inspections, and establishing requirements and procedures to ensure quality control and oversight of low Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) oil production in Georgia.
AUTHORITY Titles 10, 14, 16, 21, 28, 43-45 of the Official Code of
Georgia Annotated; Public Law 93-443, 1993; Resolution Act 11, Georgia Laws 1993.

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Secretary of State
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Corporations Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to accept and review filings made pursuant to statutes; to issue
certifications of records on file; and to provide general information to the public on all filed entities. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Elections Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer all duties imposed upon the Secretary of State by providing
all required filing and public information services, performing all certification and commissioning duties required by law, and assisting candidates, local governments, and citizens in interpreting and complying with all election, voter registration, and financial disclosure laws. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. 2. Reflect the continued use of $10,826,464 in federal funds for election security grants as authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Total Change
Investigations Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the laws and regulations related to professional licenses,
elections, and securities; to investigate complaints; and to conduct inspections of applicants and existing license holders. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Office Administration (SOS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of State and
its attached agencies. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Professional Licensing Boards Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by supporting all operations of
Boards which license professions. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Increase funds for the Georgia Board of Nursing to issue temporary permits to practice nursing for the sole purpose of administering the COVID-19 vaccine and monitoring the patient for any adverse reactions in the subsequent observation period pursuant to Executive Order 01.22.21.07. Total Change

$36,601 $36,601
$19,377 Yes
$19,377
$38,754 $38,754
$15,071 $15,071
$102,268 150,000
$252,268

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Secretary of State
Program Budgets
Securities
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Georgia Securities Act, the Georgia Charitable Solicitations Act, and the Georgia Cemetery Act. Functions under each act include registration, examination, investigation, and administrative enforcement actions.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Real Estate Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for real estate brokers and salespersons,
and provide administrative support to the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board in their administration of the Real Estate Appraisal. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide access to low THC oil for registered Georgia patients by
regulating the production, transport, and sale of low THC oil; to develop a network of low THC oil; and to study the use, efficacy, and best practices of low THC oil use in Georgia. Recommended Change: 1. Provide funds for an attorney, IT contracts, a virtual call center, and other program expenses. Total Change
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Corporations Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to accept and review filings made pursuant to statutes; to issue
certifications of records on file; and to provide general information to the public on all filed entities. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Elections Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer all duties imposed upon the Secretary of State by providing
all required filing and public information services, performing all certification and commissioning duties required by law, and assisting candidates, local governments, and citizens in interpreting and complying with all election, voter registration, and financial disclosure laws. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Increase funds to implement overt, covert, and forensic ballot security protocols. Total Change

$6,459 $6,459
$19,377 $19,377
$127,137 $127,137
$0 $0
$689 1,500,000 $1,500,689

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303

Secretary of State
Program Budgets
Investigations Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the laws and regulations related to professional licenses,
elections, and securities; to investigate complaints; and to conduct inspections of applicants and existing license holders. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Office Administration (SOS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of State and
its attached agencies. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Professional Licensing Boards Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by supporting all operations of
Boards which license professions. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for two analysts and temporary workers to issue temporary permits to practice nursing for the sole purpose of administering the COVID-19 vaccine pursuant to Executive Order 01.22.21.07. Total Change
Securities Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Georgia
Securities Act, the Georgia Charitable Solicitations Act, and the Georgia Cemetery Act. Functions under each act include registration, examination, investigation, and administrative enforcement actions. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Real Estate Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for real estate brokers and salespersons,
and provide administrative support to the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board in their administration of the Real Estate Appraisal. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide access to low THC oil for registered Georgia patients by
regulating the production, transport, and sale of low THC oil; to develop a network of low THC oil; and to study the use, efficacy, and best practices of low THC oil use in Georgia. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for one attorney, one POST-certified investigator, two licensing technicians, IT contracts, and other expenses. Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
$150,000 $150,000
$0 $0
$0 $0
$622,327 $622,327

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Secretary of State
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$22,740,011

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$22,740,011

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$550,000 $550,000

Changes
$515,044 $515,044
$0 $0

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$23,255,055 $23,255,055

$22,740,011 $22,740,011

$550,000 $550,000

$550,000 $550,000

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$4,785,352 $4,785,352
$28,075,363

$0 $0
$515,044

$4,785,352 $4,785,352
$28,590,407

$4,785,352 $4,785,352
$28,075,363

Changes
$2,273,016 $2,273,016
$0 $0 $0 $0 $2,273,016

FY 2021 Original Budget

Corporations

State General Funds

0

Other Funds

4,204,852

TOTAL FUNDS

$4,204,852

Elections

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

5,427,472 550,000

Other Funds

50,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,027,472

Investigations

State General Funds

3,115,242

TOTAL FUNDS

$3,115,242

Office Administration (SOS)

State General Funds

3,006,664

Other Funds

5,500

TOTAL FUNDS

$3,012,164

Professional Licensing Boards

State General Funds

7,561,551

Other Funds

400,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$7,961,551

Securities

State General Funds

706,711

Other Funds

25,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$731,711

Changes
36,601 0
$36,601
19,377 0 0
$19,377
38,754 $38,754
15,071 0
$15,071
252,268 0
$252,268
6,459 0
$6,459

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Real Estate Commission

State General Funds

2,697,371

Other Funds

100,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,797,371

Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission

State General Funds

225,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$225,000

19,377 0
$19,377
127,137 $127,137

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

36,601 4,204,852 $4,241,453

0 4,204,852 $4,204,852

5,446,849
550,000 50,000
$6,046,849

5,427,472
550,000 50,000
$6,027,472

3,153,996 $3,153,996

3,115,242 $3,115,242

3,021,735 5,500
$3,027,235

3,006,664 5,500
$3,012,164

7,813,819 400,000
$8,213,819

7,561,551 400,000
$7,961,551

713,170 25,000
$738,170

706,711 25,000
$731,711

Changes
0 0 $0
1,500,689 0 0
$1,500,689
0 $0
0 0 $0
150,000 0
$150,000
0 0 $0

2,716,748 100,000
$2,816,748
352,137 $352,137

2,697,371 100,000
$2,797,371
225,000 $225,000

0 0 $0
622,327 $622,327

FY 2022 Budget
$25,013,027 $25,013,027
$550,000 $550,000 $4,785,352 $4,785,352 $30,348,379
FY 2022 Budget
0 4,204,852 $4,204,852
6,928,161 550,000 50,000
$7,528,161
3,115,242 $3,115,242
3,006,664 5,500
$3,012,164
7,711,551 400,000
$8,111,551
706,711 25,000
$731,711
2,697,371 100,000
$2,797,371
847,327 $847,327

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Secretary of State
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Corporations Elections Investigations Office Administration (SOS) Professional Licensing Boards Securities
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies
Real Estate Commission

FY 2019 Expenditures
$7,749,393 5,716,909 3,070,188 3,386,258 8,646,617 705,560
$29,274,925
$2,833,220

Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission

SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)

$2,833,220

FY 2020 Expenditures
$7,258,079 21,968,800
3,309,127 3,123,018 8,674,311 1,250,224
$45,583,559

FY 2021 Original Budget
$4,204,852 6,027,472 3,115,242 3,012,164 7,961,551 731,711
$25,052,992

$3,086,145 239,056
$3,325,201

$2,797,371 225,000
$3,022,371

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Federal COVID Funds Other Funds
SUBTOTAL

$32,108,145
220,684 7,748,390 $7,969,074

$48,908,760
4,016,211 10,212,015 10,517,568 $24,745,794

$28,075,363
550,000 4,785,352 $5,335,352

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

24,139,070 $24,139,070

24,162,967 $24,162,967

22,740,011 $22,740,011

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$4,241,453 6,046,849 3,153,996 3,027,235 8,213,819 738,170
$25,421,522
$2,816,748 352,137
$3,168,885
$28,590,407
550,000
4,785,352 $5,335,352
23,255,055 $23,255,055

FY 2022 Budget
$4,204,852 7,528,161 3,115,242 3,012,164 8,111,551 731,711
$26,703,681
$2,797,371 847,327
$3,644,698
$30,348,379
550,000
4,785,352 $5,335,352
25,013,027 $25,013,027

306

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

Georgia Student Finance Commission
Roles and Responsibilities

The Georgia Student Finance Commission is responsible for administering the state's student financial aid programs, including the Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally (HOPE) Scholarship Program, the Dual Enrollment program, and other educational scholarships, grants, and loans that are supported by lottery and state general fund appropriations. In FY 2020, the Commission disbursed more than $780 million in HOPE Scholarships and Grants to more than 176,000 students.
The Commission's companion entities include the Georgia Student Finance Authority and Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation. Together, these entities provide administration, oversight, and funding for 20 state and federal scholarship, grant, and loan programs and work to promote and increase access to postsecondary education to Georgians.
GEORGIA HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE CORPORATION
The Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation, a nonprofit public corporation of the state, assists schools and lenders with minimizing loan defaults through default prevention and training programs and default aversion activities. The Corporation also administers the GAfutures website, providing students with college educational planning and financing information and services.
GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
The Georgia Student Finance Authority, a nonprofit public corporation of the state, is responsible for providing student financial aid to eligible Georgians through loan, scholarship, and grant assistance programs as prescribed by the General Assembly. In FY 2020, the Authority disbursed nearly $130 million in state general funds and agency revenues to more than 70,000 students. In addition, over $30 million combined from lottery funds and loan repayments were dispersed as Student Access Loans to more than 5,500 students.

The Authority has the responsibility of performing all management, supervisory, clerical, and administrative functions required by the Corporation and the Commission. The Authority also provides administrative and operational support services at no cost to the state for the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (GNPEC), which is attached for administrative purposes.
ATTACHED AGENCIES The Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education
Commission (GNPEC), a state regulatory agency, serves Georgia citizens by authorizing and regulating the operation of nonpublic, proprietary postsecondary colleges and schools. GNPEC's primary mission is to ensure that each authorized nonpublic college or school doing business in Georgia is educationally sound and financially stable.
Additionally, GNPEC serves as Georgia's coordinating agency for the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) and oversees the management of the Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund (TGTF), which is designed to provide reimbursement or teach out arrangements for students who are attending institutions that close.
AUTHORITY Official Code of Georgia Annotated 20-3-230 et seq., 20-3-
250 et seq., 20-3-260 et seq., and 20-3-310 et seq.

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307

Georgia Student Finance Commission
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Commission Administration (GSFC) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide scholarships that reward students with financial assistance in
degree, diploma, and certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Dual Enrollment Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to allow students to pursue postsecondary study at approved public and
private postsecondary institutions, while receiving dual high school and college credit for courses successfully completed. Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds for updated projections. Total Change
Engineer Scholarship Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forgivable loans to Georgia residents who are engineering
students at Mercer University (Macon campus) and retain those students as engineers in the State. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to meet projected need. Total Change
Georgia Military College Scholarship Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend Georgia
Military College, thereby strengthening Georgia's National Guard with their membership. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
HERO Scholarship Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia
National Guard and U.S. Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses and children of such members. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
HOPE GED Purpose: The purpose of this program is to encourage Georgia's General Educational Development (GED) recipients to
pursue education beyond the high school level at an eligible postsecondary institution located in Georgia. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

$88,273 $88,273
($7,035,270) ($7,035,270)
$192,500 $192,500
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0

308

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Georgia Student Finance Commission
Program Budgets
HOPE Grant Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students seeking a diploma or certificate at a public
postsecondary institution. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for updated projections. Total Change
HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or
baccalaureate degree at an eligible private postsecondary institution. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or
baccalaureate degree at an eligible public postsecondary institution. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Low Interest Loans Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a low-interest loan program to assist with the affordability of
a college or technical college education, encourage timely persistence to the achievement of postsecondary credentials, and to incentivize loan recipients to work in public service. The loans are forgivable for recipients who work in certain critical need occupations. The purpose of this appropriation is also to provide loans for students eligible under O.C.G.A. 20-3-400.2(e.1). Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend the
University of North Georgia, thereby strengthening Georgia's Army National Guard with their membership. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
North Georgia ROTC Grants Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia residents with non-repayable financial assistance to
attend the University of North Georgia and to participate in the Reserve Officers Training Corps program. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

($138,869) ($138,869)
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0

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309

Georgia Student Finance Commission
Program Budgets
Public Safety Memorial Grant Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to the children of Georgia law
enforcement officers, fire fighters, EMTs, correctional officers, and prison guards who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, to attend a public or private postsecondary institution in the State of Georgia.
Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
REACH Georgia Scholarship Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide needs-based scholarships to selected students participating in
the REACH Georgia mentorship and scholarship program, which encourages and supports academically promising middle and high school students in their educational pursuits. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Service Cancelable Loans Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide service cancelable loans as authorized in statute including
programs for large animal veterinarians and Georgia National Guard members. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Tuition Equalization Grants Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the private segment of higher education in Georgia by
providing non-repayable grant aid to Georgia residents who attend eligible private postsecondary institutions. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize private postsecondary schools in Georgia; provide transcripts
for students who attended schools that closed; and resolve complaints. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Reflect $115,000 in other funds revenues for operating expenses for the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) Coordinator position. Total Change
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Commission Administration (GSFC) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide scholarships that reward students with financial assistance in
degree, diploma, and certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$7,536 Yes
$7,536
$3,579 $3,579

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Georgia Student Finance Commission
Program Budgets
Dual Enrollment
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to allow students to pursue postsecondary study at approved public and private postsecondary institutions, while receiving dual high school and college credit for courses successfully completed.
Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds for updated projections. Total Change
Engineer Scholarship Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forgivable loans to Georgia residents who are engineering
students at Mercer University (Macon campus) and retain those students as engineers in the State. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to meet the projected need. Total Change
Georgia Military College Scholarship Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend Georgia
Military College, thereby strengthening Georgia's National Guard with their membership. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
HERO Scholarship Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia
National Guard and U.S. Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses and children of such members. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
HOPE GED Purpose: The purpose of this program is to encourage Georgia's General Educational Development (GED) recipients to
pursue education beyond the high school level at an eligible postsecondary institution located in Georgia. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
HOPE Grant Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students seeking a diploma or certificate at a public
postsecondary institution. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to meet the projected need and address any additional needs in the Amended FY 2022 budget. Total Change

($7,035,270) ($7,035,270)
$192,500 $192,500
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$5,429,715 $5,429,715

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311

Georgia Student Finance Commission
Program Budgets
HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or
baccalaureate degree at an eligible private postsecondary institution. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to meet the projected need for the HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools.
2. Increase funds to meet the projected need for Zell Miller Scholarship students attending private postsecondary institutions. Total Change
HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or
baccalaureate degree at an eligible public postsecondary institution. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to meet the projected need for the HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools. 2. Increase funds to meet the projected need for Zell Miller Scholarship students attending public postsecondary
institutions. Total Change
Low Interest Loans Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a low-interest loan program to assist with the affordability of
a college or technical college education, encourage timely persistence to the achievement of postsecondary credentials, and to incentivize loan recipients to work in public service. The loans are forgivable for recipients who work in certain critical need occupations. The purpose of this appropriation is also to provide loans for students eligible under O.C.G.A. 20-3-400.2(e.1). Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend the
University of North Georgia, thereby strengthening Georgia's Army National Guard with their membership. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
North Georgia ROTC Grants Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia residents with non-repayable financial assistance to
attend the University of North Georgia and to participate in the Reserve Officers Training Corps program. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Public Safety Memorial Grant Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to the children of Georgia law
enforcement officers, fire fighters, EMTs, correctional officers, and prison guards who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, to attend a public or private postsecondary institution in the State of Georgia. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change

$444,864 166,809
$611,673
$2,333,025 5,555,973
$7,888,998
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0

312

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Georgia Student Finance Commission
Program Budgets
REACH Georgia Scholarship Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide needs-based scholarships to selected students participating in
the REACH Georgia mentorship and scholarship program, which encourages and supports academically promising middle and high school students in their educational pursuits. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Service Cancelable Loans Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide service cancelable loans as authorized in statute including
programs for large animal veterinarians and Georgia National Guard members. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Tuition Equalization Grants Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the private segment of higher education in Georgia by
providing non-repayable grant aid to Georgia residents who attend eligible private postsecondary institutions. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize private postsecondary schools in Georgia; provide transcripts
for students who attended schools that closed; and resolve complaints. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81%
2. Reduce funds for real estate rentals to reflect transition to a telework model. 3. Reflect $115,000 in other funds revenues for operating expenses for the State Authorization Reciprocity
Agreement (SARA) Coordinator position. Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$689 (15,899)
Yes ($15,210)

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313

Georgia Student Finance Commission
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$125,973,664

Lottery Funds

922,667,300

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,048,640,964

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$145,309 $145,309

Changes

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

($6,835,234) (50,596)
($6,885,830)

$119,138,430 922,616,704
$1,041,755,134

$125,973,664 922,667,300
$1,048,640,964

$0

$145,309

$145,309

$0

$145,309

$145,309

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$9,882,854 $9,882,854
$1,058,669,127

$0 $0
($6,885,830)

$9,882,854 $9,882,854
$1,051,783,297

$9,882,854 $9,882,854
$1,058,669,127

Changes

FY 2022 Budget

($6,857,980) 13,933,965 $7,075,985

$119,115,684 936,601,265
$1,055,716,949

$0 $0
$0 $0
$7,075,985

$145,309 $145,309
$9,882,854 $9,882,854
$1,065,745,112

FY 2021 Original Budget

Commission Administration (GSFC)

Lottery Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

9,118,054 145,309

Other Funds

604,593

TOTAL FUNDS

$9,867,956

Dual Enrollment

State General Funds

89,836,976

TOTAL FUNDS

$89,836,976

Engineer Scholarship

State General Funds

954,450

TOTAL FUNDS

$954,450

Georgia Military College Scholarship

State General Funds

1,082,916

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,082,916

HERO Scholarship

State General Funds

630,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$630,000

HOPE GED

Lottery Funds

421,667

TOTAL FUNDS

$421,667

HOPE Grant

Lottery Funds

66,441,720

TOTAL FUNDS

$66,441,720

HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools

Lottery Funds

68,258,147

TOTAL FUNDS

$68,258,147

HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools

Lottery Funds

752,427,712

TOTAL FUNDS

$752,427,712

Low Interest Loans

Lottery Funds

26,000,000

Other Funds

8,000,000

Changes
88,273 0 0
$88,273
(7,035,270) ($7,035,270)
192,500 $192,500
0 $0
0 $0
0 $0
(138,869) ($138,869)
0 $0
0 $0
0 0

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

9,206,327
145,309 604,593 $9,956,229

9,118,054
145,309 604,593 $9,867,956

82,801,706 $82,801,706

89,836,976 $89,836,976

1,146,950 $1,146,950

954,450 $954,450

1,082,916 $1,082,916

1,082,916 $1,082,916

630,000 $630,000

630,000 $630,000

421,667 $421,667

421,667 $421,667

66,302,851 $66,302,851

66,441,720 $66,441,720

68,258,147 $68,258,147

68,258,147 $68,258,147

752,427,712 $752,427,712

752,427,712 $752,427,712

26,000,000 8,000,000

26,000,000 8,000,000

Changes
3,579 0 0
$3,579
(7,035,270) ($7,035,270)
192,500 $192,500
0 $0
0 $0
0 $0
5,429,715 $5,429,715
611,673 $611,673
7,888,998 $7,888,998
0 0

FY 2022 Budget
9,121,633 145,309 604,593
$9,871,535
82,801,706 $82,801,706
1,146,950 $1,146,950
1,082,916 $1,082,916
630,000 $630,000
421,667 $421,667
71,871,435 $71,871,435
68,869,820 $68,869,820
760,316,710 $760,316,710
26,000,000 8,000,000

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Georgia Student Finance Commission
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

TOTAL FUNDS

$34,000,000

North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants

State General Funds

3,037,740

TOTAL FUNDS

$3,037,740

North Georgia ROTC Grants

State General Funds

1,113,750

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,113,750

Public Safety Memorial Grant

State General Funds

540,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$540,000

REACH Georgia Scholarship

State General Funds

6,370,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,370,000

Service Cancelable Loans

State General Funds

945,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$945,000

Tuition Equalization Grants

State General Funds

20,557,067

Other Funds

1,278,261

TOTAL FUNDS

$21,835,328

Changes $0
0 $0
0 $0
0 $0
0 $0
0 $0
0 0 $0

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

State General Funds

905,765

TOTAL FUNDS

$905,765

7,536 $7,536

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$34,000,000

FY 2021 Original Budget
$34,000,000

3,037,740 $3,037,740

3,037,740 $3,037,740

1,113,750 $1,113,750

1,113,750 $1,113,750

540,000 $540,000

540,000 $540,000

6,370,000 $6,370,000

6,370,000 $6,370,000

945,000 $945,000

945,000 $945,000

20,557,067 1,278,261
$21,835,328

20,557,067 1,278,261
$21,835,328

913,301 $913,301

905,765 $905,765

Changes $0
0 $0
0 $0
0 $0
0 $0
0 $0
0 0 $0
(15,210) ($15,210)

FY 2022 Budget $34,000,000
3,037,740 $3,037,740
1,113,750 $1,113,750
540,000 $540,000
6,370,000 $6,370,000
945,000 $945,000
20,557,067 1,278,261
$21,835,328
890,555 $890,555

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Georgia Student Finance Commission
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Commission Administration (GSFC)
Dual Enrollment
Engineer Scholarship Georgia Military College Scholarship
HERO Scholarship
HOPE GED
HOPE Grant HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools
Low Interest Loans North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants
North Georgia ROTC Grants
Public Safety Memorial Grant
REACH Georgia Scholarship
Service Cancelable Loans
Tuition Equalization Grants
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies
Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission
SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)

FY 2019 Expenditures
$10,578,426 104,661,148
1,086,750
1,203,240 700,000 419,955
54,824,299
53,587,047
614,977,393 28,694,536
3,037,740 1,237,500
600,000 4,588,000 1,050,000 22,592,714 $903,838,748
$1,321,243
$1,321,243

FY 2020 Expenditures
$9,233,448 98,027,614
1,060,155
1,170,740 345,682 421,164
60,626,856
58,886,457
660,746,734 29,894,707
3,037,740 1,031,750
428,433 5,370,000 1,290,230 22,738,729
$954,310,439

FY 2021 Original Budget
$9,867,956 89,836,976
954,450
1,082,916 630,000 421,667
66,441,720
68,258,147
752,427,712 34,000,000
3,037,740 1,113,750
540,000 6,370,000
945,000 21,835,328
$1,057,763,362

$1,333,808 $1,333,808

$905,765 $905,765

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
SUBTOTAL

$905,159,991
141,654 4,199,784 $4,341,438

$955,644,247
136,451 9,397,513 $9,533,964

$1,058,669,127
145,309 9,882,854 $10,028,163

State General Funds Lottery Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

141,180,549 759,638,003
$900,818,552

130,939,603 815,170,680
$946,110,283

125,973,664 922,667,300
$1,048,640,964

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$9,956,229 82,801,706
1,146,950 1,082,916
630,000 421,667 66,302,851 68,258,147 752,427,712 34,000,000 3,037,740 1,113,750 540,000 6,370,000 945,000 21,835,328 $1,050,869,996
$913,301
$913,301
$1,051,783,297
145,309 9,882,854 $10,028,163
119,138,430 922,616,704 $1,041,755,134

FY 2022 Budget
$9,871,535 82,801,706
1,146,950 1,082,916
630,000 421,667 71,871,435 68,869,820 760,316,710 34,000,000 3,037,740 1,113,750 540,000 6,370,000 945,000 21,835,328 $1,064,854,557
$890,555
$890,555
$1,065,745,112
145,309 9,882,854 $10,028,163
119,115,684 936,601,265 $1,055,716,949

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Teachers Retirement System
Roles and Responsibilities

The Teachers Retirement System (TRS) collects employee and employer contributions, invests accumulated funds, and disburses retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries. As required by Georgia law, the system is examined on an annual basis by an independent actuarial firm that specializes in pension and retirement plans. The firm prepares a yearly valuation on the contingent assets and liabilities of the system, thus revealing its ability to meet future obligations. In addition, an independent accounting firm audits the system annually.
Administration of the system is ultimately the responsibility of the TRS Board of Trustees, while daily management of system operations is the responsibility of the executive director. The executive director is appointed by the board and serves at the pleasure of its 10 members as follows:
State Auditor, ex officio
State Treasurer, ex officio
Two classroom teachers (both active members of TRS but not employees of the Board of Regents) appointed by the Governor
One school administrator (an active member of TRS but not an employee of the Board of Regents) appointed by the Governor
One Board of Regents employee (an active member of TRS) appointed by the Board of Regents
One trustee (an active member of TRS but not an employee of the Board of Regents) appointed by the Governor
One trustee appointed by the Governor
One retired TRS member elected by the trustees
One Georgia citizen (who is not a TRS member and is experienced in the investment of money) elected by the trustees

lunchroom, maintenance, warehouse, and transportation managers and supervisors.
INVESTMENTS The Investment Services Division handles day-to-day
investment transactions. Securities lending and portfolio officers, securities and investment analysts, and investment assistants are all part of the TRS investment team. Six members of the TRS Board of Trustees, along with the executive director, comprise the Investment Committee. Committee members convene with the Chief Investment Officer of the Investment Services Division and hear recommendations from outside investment advisors at monthly meetings. Investment recommendations made by the committee require approval by the entire board.
COLA FUNDS FOR LOCAL SYSTEM RETIREES Teachers who retired prior to July 1, 1978 from a local
retirement system (Atlanta City Schools, Chatham County Schools, Fulton County Schools, and Rome City Schools) receive a post-retirement cost of living adjustment (COLA) to their monthly benefit whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retire under TRS.
FLOOR FUNDS FOR LOCAL SYSTEM RETIREES Any teacher who has retired from a local retirement system
(Atlanta City Schools, Chatham County Schools, Fulton County Schools, and Rome City Schools) shall receive a minimum allowance upon retirement of not less than $17.00 per month for each year of creditable service, not to exceed 40 years of service.
AUTHORITY Title 47 Chapter 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

MEMBERSHIP
All individuals employed half-time or more in covered positions of the state's public-school systems, regional libraries, county libraries, and regional educational service agencies are required to be TRS members as a condition of employment. Similarly, employees in covered positions of the University System of Georgia are required to be TRS members unless eligible for participation in an optional retirement plan administered by the University System's Board of Regents. Covered positions include teachers, administrators, supervisors, clerks, teacher aides, secretaries, public school nurses, and paraprofessionals. Also eligible for TRS membership are certain employees of the State Department of Education and the Technical College System of Georgia, along with public school

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Teachers Retirement System
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Local/Floor COLA Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirees from local retirement systems a minimum allowance
upon retirement (Floor) and a post-retirement benefit adjustment (COLA) whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retired under TRS. Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds to reflect the declining population of teachers who qualify for benefits. Total Change
System Administration (TRS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, including
paying retiree benefits, investing retirement funds, accounting for the status and contributions of active and inactive members, counseling members, and processing refunds. Recommended Change: 1. Utilize $118,415 in other funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Local/Floor COLA Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirees from local retirement systems a minimum allowance
upon retirement (Floor) and a post-retirement benefit adjustment (COLA) whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retired under TRS. Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds to reflect the declining population of teachers who qualify for benefits. Total Change
System Administration (TRS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, including
paying retiree benefits, investing retirement funds, accounting for the status and contributions of active and inactive members, counseling members, and processing refunds. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change

($40,721) ($40,721)
Yes $0
($35,721) ($35,721)
$0 $0

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Teachers Retirement System
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$190,721

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$190,721

Changes
($40,721) ($40,721)

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$150,000 $150,000

$190,721 $190,721

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$43,557,180 $43,557,180
$43,747,901

$0 $0
($40,721)

$43,557,180 $43,557,180
$43,707,180

$43,557,180 $43,557,180
$43,747,901

Changes
($35,721) ($35,721)
$0 $0 ($35,721)

FY 2021 Original Budget

Local/Floor COLA

State General Funds

190,721

TOTAL FUNDS

$190,721

System Administration (TRS)

Other Funds

43,557,180

TOTAL FUNDS

$43,557,180

Changes
(40,721) ($40,721)
0 $0

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

150,000 $150,000

190,721 $190,721

43,557,180 $43,557,180

43,557,180 $43,557,180

Changes
(35,721) ($35,721)
0 $0

FY 2022 Budget
$155,000 $155,000 $43,557,180 $43,557,180 $43,712,180
FY 2022 Budget
155,000 $155,000
43,557,180 $43,557,180

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Teachers Retirement System
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Local/Floor COLA System Administration (TRS) SUBTOTAL
Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2019 Expenditures
$179,100 36,936,438
$37,115,538

FY 2020 Expenditures
$38,824,053
$38,824,053

FY 2021 Original Budget
$190,721 43,557,180
$43,747,901

$37,115,538

$38,824,053

$43,747,901

36,936,438 $36,936,438
179,100 $179,100

38,660,533 $38,660,533
163,520 $163,520

43,557,180 $43,557,180
190,721 $190,721

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$150,000 43,557,180 $43,707,180
$43,707,180
43,557,180 $43,557,180
150,000 $150,000

FY 2022 Budget
$155,000 43,557,180 $43,712,180
$43,712,180
43,557,180 $43,557,180
155,000 $155,000

320

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Technical College System of Georgia
Roles and Responsibilities

The Quality Basic Education Act (QBE) of 1985 created a separate State Board of Postsecondary Vocational Education within the Department of Education to promote the economic growth and development of Georgia by providing leadership, direction, and state-level management of public postsecondary technical schools, programs, and services. In 1987, the new board was created as an agency separate from the Department of Education to provide guidance to public technical institutes operated by the state or by local boards of education. The board was renamed the State Board of Technical and Adult Education in 1988 to govern the newly created Department of Technical and Adult Education (DTAE). In 2008, the agency was renamed the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG).
The Department is divided into six programs: Technical Education, Adult Education, Workforce Development, Economic Development, Quick Start, and Administration.
TECHNICAL EDUCATION
TCSG oversees 22 technical colleges offering more than 600 programs of technical and general instruction. These programs provide opportunities for students to learn new skills or upgrade existing skills to keep pace with rapidly-changing technology and competition in a world market.
Students attending technical colleges have the option of short-term programs as well as courses of study leading to certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees. These programs can range in duration from a few weeks to two years. The technical colleges served approximately 144,000 students and produced approximately 35,000 graduates last year.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT The Workforce Development program utilizes federal Title I
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds to address the employment and training needs of dislocated workers, lowincome adults, and youth to meet the employability and workforce needs of the state's businesses and industries. The State Workforce Development Board oversees services administered through 19 local workforce development areas across the state.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND QUICK START The Economic Development program provides customized
services for existing businesses in the state. Additionally, the Quick Start program provides employee training services to new and expanding industries as well as existing industries at no cost. Quick Start plays a key role in the state's business recruitment and retention efforts by serving as a state training incentive. Supported by TCSG's network of technical colleges, Quick Start has provided training for new jobs in virtually every technology required by Georgia's manufacturing and service sectors.
ADMINISTRATION The Administration program fulfills overall administrative
roles for the central office and the technical colleges. These activities include budgeting, accounting, purchasing, asset management, personnel, information technology, research, public information, legal services, planning, and evaluation.
AUTHORITY Titles 20 and 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

ADULT EDUCATION
The Adult Education program, through its network of 31 service delivery areas throughout the state, promotes and provides adult basic education and literacy programs, including the General Educational Diploma (GED) testing program that awards GED diplomas. The program is the primary fiscal agent for the U.S. Department of Education adult literacy funds. It is also the largest adult education provider for other state agencies and facilitates collaboration among state and local entities to improve literacy efforts for adults needing basic English literacy or specialized skills instruction.

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Technical College System of Georgia
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Adult Education Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with
basic reading, writing, computation, speaking, listening, and technology skills; to provide secondary instruction to adults without a high school diploma; and to provide oversight of GED preparation, testing, and the processing of diplomas and transcripts. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Departmental Administration (TCSG) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statewide administrative services to support the state
workforce development efforts undertaken by the department through its associated programs and institutions. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Economic Development and Customized Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide customized services for existing businesses in the state. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Governor's Office of Workforce Development Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect the continued use of $11,882,040 in federal funds for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act Dislocated Workers Program to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Total Change
Quick Start Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote job creation and retention by developing and delivering
customized workforce training for Georgia businesses during start-up, expansion, or when they make capital investments in new technology, processes, or product lines in order to remain competitive in the global marketplace. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change

$19,377 $19,377
$37,678 $37,678
$3,230 $3,230
Yes $0
$39,831 $39,831

322

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Technical College System of Georgia
Program Budgets
Technical Education Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for workforce development through certificate, diploma, and
degree programs in technical education and continuing education programs for adult learners, and to encourage both youth and adult learners to acquire postsecondary education or training to increase their competitiveness in the workplace. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
2. Increase funds for formula earnings for the 2020-2021 school year to reflect a 1.5% increase in credit hour enrollment ($3,706,709) and a 0.3% decrease in square footage (($193,018)) not funded in the original FY 2021 budget.
3. Reflect the continued use of $33,858,680 in federal funds for the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund and $3,484,030 for the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund-HBCUs/MSIs to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Total Change
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Adult Education Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with
basic reading, writing, computation, speaking, listening, and technology skills; to provide secondary instruction to adults without a high school diploma; and to provide oversight of high school equivalency preparation, testing, and the processing of diplomas and transcripts. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. Total Change
Departmental Administration (TCSG) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statewide administrative services to support the state
workforce development efforts undertaken by the department through its associated programs and institutions. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% Total Change
Economic Development and Customized Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide customized services for existing businesses in the state. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% Total Change
Governor's Office of Workforce Development Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

$5,736,669 3,513,691 Yes
$9,250,360
$31,712 $31,712
$6,411 $6,411
$3,141 $3,141
$0 $0

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Technical College System of Georgia
Program Budgets
Quick Start
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote job creation and retention by developing and delivering customized workforce training for Georgia businesses during start-up, expansion, or when they make capital investments in new technology, processes, or product lines in order to remain competitive in the global marketplace.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81%
Total Change
Technical Education
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for workforce development through certificate, diploma, and degree programs in technical education and continuing education programs for adult learners, and to encourage both youth and adult learners to acquire postsecondary education or training to increase their competitiveness in the workplace.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81% 2. Increase funds for formula earnings for the 2021-2022 school year to reflect a 1.6% increase in credit hour enrollment ($4,286,542) and a 3.5% increase in square footage ($1,798,130). 3. Increase funds for prior-year formula earnings for the 2020-2021 school year to reflect a 1.5% increase in credit hour enrollment ($3,706,709) and a 0.3% decrease in square footage (($193,018)) not funded in the original FY 2021 budget. 4. Eliminate funds for the Rural Technical Worker Pilot Program. 5. Provide funds for the Technical College System of Georgia High School Diploma program in Amended FY2022 budget pursuant to final passage of SB204 (2021 Session). 6. Recognize $260,261,000 in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) funds for the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund CFDA 84.425F in the Technical College System. Total Change

$18,607 $18,607
$704,156 6,084,672 3,513,691 (150,000)
Yes $10,152,519

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Technical College System of Georgia
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$333,724,550

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$333,724,550

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$199,314,039 $199,314,039

Changes
$9,350,476 $9,350,476
$0 $0

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$343,075,026 $343,075,026

$333,724,550 $333,724,550

$199,314,039 $199,314,039

$199,314,039 $199,314,039

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$407,891,069 $407,891,069
$940,929,658

$0 $0
$9,350,476

$407,891,069 $407,891,069
$950,280,134

$407,891,069 $407,891,069
$940,929,658

Changes
$10,212,390 $10,212,390
$0 $0 $0 $0 $10,212,390

FY 2021 Original Budget

Adult Education

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

15,156,173 24,440,037

Other Funds

3,753,363

TOTAL FUNDS

$43,349,573

Departmental Administration (TCSG)

State General Funds

7,425,738

Other Funds

4,527

TOTAL FUNDS

$7,430,265

Economic Development and Customized Services

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

3,045,056 4,050,287

Other Funds

23,519,453

TOTAL FUNDS

$30,614,796

Governor's Office of Workforce Development

Federal Funds Not

Specifically Identified

122,680,500

Other Funds

472,832

TOTAL FUNDS

$123,153,332

Quick Start

State General Funds

10,261,510

Other Funds

4,247

TOTAL FUNDS

$10,265,757

Technical Education

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

297,836,073 48,143,215

Other Funds

380,136,647

TOTAL FUNDS

$726,115,935

Changes
19,377 0 0
$19,377
37,678 0
$37,678
3,230 0 0
$3,230
0 0 $0
39,831 0
$39,831
9,250,360 0 0
$9,250,360

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

15,175,550
24,440,037 3,753,363
$43,368,950

15,156,173
24,440,037 3,753,363
$43,349,573

7,463,416 4,527
$7,467,943

7,425,738 4,527
$7,430,265

3,048,286
4,050,287 23,519,453 $30,618,026

3,045,056
4,050,287 23,519,453 $30,614,796

122,680,500 472,832
$123,153,332
10,301,341 4,247
$10,305,588
307,086,433
48,143,215 380,136,647 $735,366,295

122,680,500 472,832
$123,153,332
10,261,510 4,247
$10,265,757
297,836,073
48,143,215 380,136,647 $726,115,935

Changes
31,712 0 0
$31,712
6,411 0
$6,411
3,141 0 0
$3,141
0 0 $0
18,607 0
$18,607
10,152,519 0 0
$10,152,519

FY 2022 Budget
$343,936,940 $343,936,940
$199,314,039 $199,314,039 $407,891,069 $407,891,069 $951,142,048
FY 2022 Budget
15,187,885 24,440,037
3,753,363 $43,381,285
7,432,149 4,527
$7,436,676
3,048,197 4,050,287 23,519,453 $30,617,937
122,680,500 472,832
$123,153,332
10,280,117 4,247
$10,284,364
307,988,592 48,143,215
380,136,647 $736,268,454

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Technical College System of Georgia
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Adult Education Departmental Administration (TCSG) Economic Development and Customized Services Governor's Office of Workforce Development Quick Start Technical Education
SUBTOTAL
Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Federal COVID Funds Other Funds Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2019 Expenditures
$43,254,532
11,439,529
24,647,458
178,248,213 11,155,433
682,681,764 $951,426,929
$951,426,929

FY 2020 Expenditures
$39,926,695
7,798,578
22,104,782
106,537,509 10,897,996
690,397,744 $877,663,304

FY 2021 Original Budget
$43,349,573
7,430,265
30,614,796
123,153,332 10,265,757
726,115,935 $940,929,658

$877,663,304

$940,929,658

246,410,751
330,909,411 10,344,732
$587,664,894
363,762,035 $363,762,035

162,410,007 15,709,315
328,453,559
$506,572,881
371,090,422 $371,090,422

199,314,039 407,891,069
$607,205,108 333,724,550
$333,724,550

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$43,368,950 7,467,943
30,618,026 123,153,332
10,305,588 735,366,295 $950,280,134
$950,280,134
199,314,039
407,891,069
$607,205,108
343,075,026 $343,075,026

FY 2022 Budget $43,381,285
7,436,676 30,617,937 123,153,332 10,284,364 736,268,454 $951,142,048
$951,142,048
199,314,039
407,891,069
$607,205,108
343,936,940 $343,936,940

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Department of Transportation
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Transportation plans, constructs, maintains, and improves Georgia's roads and bridges and provides planning and financial support for other modes of transport. Proceeds from the state's motor fuel taxes are constitutionally designated solely for use on Georgia's roads and bridges.

road sensors, weather stations, and other technology to collect data and control traffic. HERO units respond to traffic incidents on metro Atlanta freeways to minimize any impact on traffic flow. CHAMP units operate outside of the metro Atlanta area and provide incident response, roadway maintenance, motorist assistance, and support emergency response.

The Department is governed by a board comprised of members from each of the state's congressional districts elected by each district's state representatives and senators. The board in turn appoints a commissioner. The director of the Planning Division is appointed by the governor and confirmed by the state House of Representatives and Senate Transportation Committees.

MULTIMODAL SERVICES Multimodal services are comprised of transit, airport aid, rail,
and port and waterways services. Transit services preserves and enhances the state's urban and rural public transit program by providing technical assistance and administering the state's allocation of Federal Transit Administration funds including the state's match.

PLANNING, CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS
The Department plans, maintains, and improves the roads and bridges of the state highway system. Through the Planning Division, the Department develops a state transportation improvement program and state-wide strategic transportation plan. The Department performs location and environmental studies, conducts mapping and photogrammetric surveys, acquires rights-of-way necessary to construct and maintain highways, supervises all construction and maintenance activities let to contract, ensures the quality of materials used in construction, and conducts research to improve planning and engineering methods.
The Department is also responsible for maintenance and repairs to the roads and bridges of the state highway system. The existing road network is preserved and safety is improved by supervising major reconstruction and resurfacing or rehabilitation projects; performing certain heavy and specialized maintenance, such as emergency repairs, spot improvements, and safety modifications; performing routine maintenance, such as patching pavement, repairing shoulders, maintaining drainage, mowing rights-of-way, erecting and maintaining warning and directional signs, and inspecting roadside parks and rest areas; maintaining state welcome centers and rest areas; and issuing permits for special vehicles such as overweight carriers.
INFORMATION AND TRAVELER SERVICES The Department provides critical information and services
concerning transportation to government agencies and the public. Data collected include truck weight, traffic volume, and speed. The Department also maintains an inventory of the public road system and produces the official state transportation map along with county maps.

Airport Aid provides financial assistance to cities and counties for airport planning, construction, approach aids, maintenance, and other services as needed. It also maintains the state airport system plan; publishes a state aeronautical chart and airport directory; and lends management and technical assistance to local governments to develop, maintain, and improve air service.
Rail services work to acquire and rehabilitate state-owned rail lines to ensure freight rail service is a safe, efficient, and viable transportation option throughout the state. This effort provides cities, counties, and municipalities the opportunity to offer an efficient transportation alternative to promote economic development in their communities.
Ports and Waterways services are responsible for the provision and maintenance of land, dikes, and control works necessary for storage of dredge materials removed from the Savannah Harbor and River Navigation Channel. Navigation dredging is performed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the dredged materials are placed inside designated storage areas prepared by the Department.
ATTACHED AGENCIES The State Road and Tollway Authority operates tolled
transportation facilities and acts as the transportation financing arm for the state.
The Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority (ATL) provides coordinated transit planning and funding for the metro Atlanta region. This includes developing the ATL Regional Transit Plan, identifying and prioritizing the projects and initiatives required to develop region-wide transit and operating the Xpress commuter bus service.

The NaviGAtor system, Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO), and Coordinated Highway Assistance & Maintenance Program (CHAMP) provide critical services and information to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the state's highways. The NaviGAtor system uses video cameras,

AUTHORITY Titles 6, 12, 13, 32, 40, 45, 46, 48, and 50 of the Official
Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Transportation
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Capital Construction Projects Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Capital Outlay road construction and enhancement
projects on local and state road systems. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for additional construction projects. Total Change
Capital Maintenance Projects Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Capital Outlay for maintenance projects. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds and recognize $92,240,876 of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSAA). Total Change
Construction Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and expand the state's transportation infrastructure by
planning for and selecting road and bridge projects, acquiring rights-of-way, completing engineering and project impact analyses, procuring and monitoring construction contracts, and certifying completed projects. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for operations. 2. Utilize existing motor fuel funds ($1,073,271) to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Data Collection, Compliance, and Reporting Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, and traffic data in
accordance with state and federal law in order to provide current and accurate information for planning and public awareness needs. Recommended Change: 1. Utilize existing motor fuel funds ($25,836) to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Departmental Administration (DOT) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to plan, construct, maintain, and improve the state's roads and bridges
and to provide planning and financial support for other modes of transportation such as mass transit, airports, railroads and waterways. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for operations. 2. Utilize existing motor fuel funds ($364,934) to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Intermodal Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's
Airports, Rail, Transit and Ports and Waterways to facilitate a complete and seamless statewide transportation system. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.

$144,907,557 $144,907,557
($14,819,740) ($14,819,740)
$5,500,000 Yes
$5,500,000
Yes $0
$3,500,000 Yes
$3,500,000
$19,377

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Department of Transportation
Program Budgets
2. Increase funds for Airport Aid. 3. Reflect the continued use of $410,817,650 in federal funds for the Airport Aid program as authorized by the
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Total Change
Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Capital Outlay grants to local governments for road
and bridge resurfacing projects through the State Funded Construction - Local Road Assistance Program. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for local maintenance and improvement grants to reflect 10% of projected motor fuel revenues. Total Change
Local Road Assistance Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide technical and financial assistance to local governments for
construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Planning Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop the state transportation improvement program and the state-
wide strategic transportation plan, and coordinate transportation policies, planning, and programs related to design, construction, maintenance, operations, and financing of transportation. Recommended Change: 1. Utilize existing motor fuel funds ($21,530) to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Routine Maintenance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and adequately maintained state transportation system
by inspecting roads and bridges, cataloguing road and bridge conditions and maintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and bridges. The purpose of this appropriation is also to maintain landscaping on road easements and rights-of-way through planting, litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local governments, to provide for emergency operations on state routes, and to maintain state rest areas and welcome centers. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for maintenance service agreements. 2. Utilize existing motor fuel funds ($1,765,460) to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Traffic Management and Control Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide by
conducting traffic engineering studies for traffic safety planning, permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads, providing motorist assistance and traffic information through the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program and Intelligent Transportation System, and conducting inspections, repairs, and installations of traffic signals. Recommended Change: 1. Utilize existing motor fuel funds ($342,327) to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000.
Total Change
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577,411 Yes
$596,788
$15,911,905 $15,911,905
$0 $0
Yes $0
$35,150,000 Yes
$35,150,000
Yes $0
329

Department of Transportation
Program Budgets
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund debt service payments and other finance instruments and for
operations. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds to meet Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle (GARVEE) bond debt requirements. 2. Utilize existing motor fuel funds ($65,667) to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state
employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Capital Construction Projects Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Capital Outlay road construction and enhancement
projects on local and state road systems. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for construction projects. 2. Utilize existing state funds ($6,000,000) and federal funds($4,000,000) to improve freight efficiency and truck
safety by addressing various infrastructure issues. 3. Utilize existing state funds ($6,000,000) and federal funds ($4,000,000) for broadband and rural development
initiatives to enhance broadband access in underserved areas and promote safety and innovation on rural roadways. Total Change
Capital Maintenance Projects Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Capital Outlay for maintenance projects. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds and recognize $67,129,790 of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSAA). Total Change
Construction Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and expand the state's transportation infrastructure by
planning for and selecting road and bridge projects, acquiring rights-of-way, completing engineering and project impact analyses, procuring and monitoring construction contracts, and certifying completed projects. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for operations. 2. Change the name of the Construction Administration program to the Program Delivery Administration program to more accurately align with program purpose. Total Change
Data Collection, Compliance, and Reporting Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, and traffic data in
accordance with state and federal law in order to provide current and accurate information for planning and public awareness needs. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change

$9,178,864 Yes
$9,178,864
$157,134,733 Yes Yes
$157,134,733
($21,747,536) ($21,747,536)
$5,500,000 Yes
$5,500,000
$0 $0

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Department of Transportation
Program Budgets
Departmental Administration (DOT)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to plan, construct, maintain, and improve the state's roads and bridges and to provide planning and financial support for other modes of transportation such as mass transit, airports, railroads and waterways.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for operations. Total Change

Intermodal

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Airports, Rail, Transit and Ports and Waterways to facilitate a complete and seamless statewide transportation system.
Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to recognize additional revenue from HB105 (2020.Session) for Athens-Clarke County Transit ($1,000,000) and other transit projects ($638,448).
2. Increase funds for one-time funding from additional revenue from HB105 (2020 Session) to Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority for the rehabilitation of the Bankhead Station to support a regional economic project.
3. Increase funds for security improvements for state-owned rail line facilities.

4.

Increase funds for one-time funding for contract with consultant to assist in development of freight and logistics plan in conjunction with the Georgia Commission on Freight and Logistics.

5. Increase funds for Airport Aid.

6. Increase funds for state railroad clearing.

7. Recognize Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSAA) funds available for Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority ($33,524,951) and Athens-Clarke County ($366,722).
8. Recognize $1,558,000 in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) funds for Federal Transit Grants for Rural Areas CFDA 20.509.
Total Change

Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Capital Outlay grants to local governments for road and bridge resurfacing projects through the State Funded Construction - Local Road Assistance Program.
Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for local maintenance and improvement grants to reflect 10% of projected motor fuel revenues. Total Change

Local Road Assistance Administration
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide technical and financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.
Recommended Change: 1. No change.
Total Change

Planning
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop the state transportation improvement program and the statewide strategic transportation plan, and coordinate transportation policies, planning, and programs related to design, construction, maintenance, operations, and financing of transportation.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for one-time funding for a strategy development initiative for regional transportation planning.
Total Change

$3,500,000 $3,500,000
$1,638,448 6,000,000 50,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 75,000 Yes Yes
$9,763,448
$21,619,760 $21,619,760
$0 $0
$500,000 $500,000

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Department of Transportation
Program Budgets
Routine Maintenance
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and adequately maintained state transportation system by inspecting roads and bridges, cataloguing road and bridge conditions and maintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and bridges. The purpose of this appropriation is also to maintain landscaping on road easements and rights-of-way through planting, litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local governments, to provide for emergency operations on state routes, and to maintain state rest areas and welcome centers.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for maintenance service agreements. Total Change
Traffic Management and Control
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide by conducting traffic engineering studies for traffic safety planning, permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads, providing motorist assistance and traffic information through the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program and Intelligent Transportation System, and conducting inspections, repairs, and installations of traffic signals.
Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund debt service payments and other finance instruments and for operations.
Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds to reflect a reduction in debt service requirements. 2. Provide one-time funds to establish the Financing Strategy for Tolling Resilience (FSTR) Guaranteed Revenue Bond (GRB) Debt Service Reserve Fund to strategically restructure debt obligations to leverage favorable interest rates and provide flexibility for future projects. 3. Replace motor fuel funds for operations of the Northwest Corridor and I-75 South new managed lanes and I85 land extension with guaranteed revenue bond funds leveraged through the FSTR initiative. 4. Increase funds for the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB). Increase funds to meet Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle (GARVEE) bond debt requirements. Total Change
Payments to Atlanta- Region Transit Link (ATL) Authority
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative funds for the Atlanta-Region Transit Link (ATL) Authority.
Recommended Change: 1. Transfer the Atlanta-Region Transit Link (ATL) Authority from the Department of Community Affairs pursuant to HB 511 (2020 Session). Total Change

$35,150,000 $35,150,000
$0 $0
($38,485,117) 38,800,000
(10,000,000) 3,140,322 5,788,933 ($755,862)
$12,824,445 $12,824,445

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Department of Transportation
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$97,355,584

Motor Fuel Funds

1,633,320,945

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,730,676,529

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,514,696,029
93,011,369 $1,607,707,398

Changes
$596,788 199,328,586 $199,925,374
$0 0
$0

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$97,952,372 1,832,649,531 $1,930,601,903

$97,355,584 1,633,320,945 $1,730,676,529

$1,514,696,029
93,011,369 $1,607,707,398

$1,514,696,029
93,011,369 $1,607,707,398

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$98,044,213 $98,044,213
$3,436,428,140

$0 $0
$199,925,374

$98,044,213 $98,044,213
$3,636,353,514

$98,044,213 $98,044,213
$3,436,428,140

Changes
$22,587,893 200,901,095 $223,488,988
$0 0
$0 $0 $0 $223,488,988

FY 2022 Budget
$119,943,477 1,834,222,040 $1,954,165,517
$0 0
$1,607,707,398 $98,044,213 $98,044,213
$3,659,917,128

FY 2021 Original Budget

Capital Construction Projects

Motor Fuel Funds
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction

739,944,680 862,452,699

Other Funds

55,300,430

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,657,697,809

Capital Maintenance Projects

Motor Fuel Funds
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction

81,947,536 281,600,000

Other Funds

350,574

TOTAL FUNDS

$363,898,110

Program Delivery Administration

Motor Fuel Funds
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction

99,502,720 53,642,990

Other Funds

1,098,619

TOTAL FUNDS

$154,244,329

Data Collection, Compliance, and Reporting

Motor Fuel Funds
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction

2,831,687 9,043,897

TOTAL FUNDS

$11,875,584

Departmental Administration (DOT)

Motor Fuel Funds
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction

68,793,125 10,839,823

Other Funds

398,970

TOTAL FUNDS

$80,031,918

Changes
144,907,557
0 0 $144,907,557
(14,819,740)
0 0 ($14,819,740)
5,500,000
0 0 $5,500,000
0
0 $0
3,500,000
0 0 $3,500,000

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

884,852,237

739,944,680

862,452,699 55,300,430
$1,802,605,366

862,452,699 55,300,430
$1,657,697,809

67,127,796

81,947,536

281,600,000 350,574
$349,078,370
105,002,720

281,600,000 350,574
$363,898,110
99,502,720

53,642,990 1,098,619
$159,744,329
2,831,687

53,642,990 1,098,619
$154,244,329
2,831,687

9,043,897 $11,875,584
72,293,125

9,043,897 $11,875,584
68,793,125

10,839,823 398,970
$83,531,918

10,839,823 398,970
$80,031,918

Changes
157,134,733
0 0 $157,134,733
(21,747,536)
0 0 ($21,747,536)
5,500,000
0 0 $5,500,000
0
0 $0
3,500,000
0 0 $3,500,000

FY 2022 Budget
897,079,413
862,452,699 55,300,430
$1,814,832,542
60,200,000
281,600,000 350,574
$342,150,574
105,002,720
53,642,990 1,098,619
$159,744,329
2,831,687
9,043,897 $11,875,584
72,293,125
10,839,823 398,970
$83,531,918

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Department of Transportation
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Intermodal

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

21,981,122 92,861,369

Other Funds

782,232

TOTAL FUNDS

$115,624,723

Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

Motor Fuel Funds

174,383,936

TOTAL FUNDS

$174,383,936

Local Road Assistance Administration

Motor Fuel Funds
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction

4,346,461 51,655,917

Other Funds

6,000,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$62,002,378

Planning

Motor Fuel Funds
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction

2,357,098 22,772,795

TOTAL FUNDS

$25,129,893

Routine Maintenance

Motor Fuel Funds
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction

395,742,701 11,577,366

Other Funds

8,578,904

TOTAL FUNDS

$415,898,971

Traffic Management and Control

Motor Fuel Funds
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

50,022,611
76,110,542 150,000

Other Funds

25,534,484

TOTAL FUNDS

$151,817,637

Changes
596,788 0 0
$596,788
15,911,905 $15,911,905
0
0 0 $0
0
0 $0
35,150,000
0 0 $35,150,000
0
0 0 0 $0

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority

State General Funds

75,374,462

0

Motor Fuel Funds
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction

13,448,390 135,000,000

9,178,864 0

TOTAL FUNDS

$223,822,852

$9,178,864

Payments to Atlanta- Region Transit Link (ATL) Authority

State General Funds

0

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$0

$0

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

22,577,910
92,861,369 782,232
$116,221,511

21,981,122
92,861,369 782,232
$115,624,723

190,295,841 $190,295,841

174,383,936 $174,383,936

4,346,461

4,346,461

Changes
9,763,448 0 0
$9,763,448
21,619,760 $21,619,760
0

51,655,917 6,000,000
$62,002,378
2,357,098

51,655,917 6,000,000
$62,002,378
2,357,098

0 0 $0
500,000

22,772,795 $25,129,893
430,892,701

22,772,795 $25,129,893
395,742,701

0 $500,000
35,150,000

11,577,366 8,578,904
$451,048,971
50,022,611

11,577,366 8,578,904
$415,898,971
50,022,611

0 0 $35,150,000
0

76,110,542

76,110,542

0

150,000

150,000

0

25,534,484

25,534,484

0

$151,817,637

$151,817,637

$0

75,374,462 22,627,254
135,000,000 $233,001,716
0 $0

75,374,462 13,448,390
135,000,000 $223,822,852
0 $0

0 (755,862)
0 ($755,862)
12,824,445 $12,824,445

FY 2022 Budget
31,744,570 92,861,369
782,232 $125,388,171
196,003,696 $196,003,696
4,346,461
51,655,917 6,000,000
$62,002,378
2,857,098
22,772,795 $25,629,893
430,892,701
11,577,366 8,578,904
$451,048,971
50,022,611
76,110,542 150,000
25,534,484 $151,817,637
75,374,462 12,692,528
135,000,000 $223,066,990
12,824,445 $12,824,445

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Department of Transportation
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources
Capital Construction Projects
Capital Maintenance Projects
Program Delivery Administration Data Collection, Compliance, and Reporting Departmental Administration (DOT)
Intermodal Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants Local Road Assistance Administration
Planning
Routine Maintenance
Traffic Management and Control

FY 2021 Expenditures $2,293,865,308
423,480,799 148,354,525
12,744,893
79,949,998 191,899,628
189,039,781
41,233,736 25,027,576 471,907,907 124,949,698

Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Match

SUBTOTAL

$4,002,453,849

(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies
Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority

$200,849,600

Payments to Atlanta- Region Transit Link (ATL) Authority

SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)

$200,849,600

FY 2022 Expenditures $2,154,201,232
395,875,828 154,206,862
11,528,704 81,636,889 108,945,524 192,379,602 31,282,089 31,045,709 477,689,728 118,576,377 137,571,254 $3,894,939,798
$122,956,633 12,940,134
$135,896,767

FY 2021 Original Budget
$1,657,697,809 363,898,110 154,244,329 11,875,584 80,031,918 115,624,723 174,383,936 62,002,378 25,129,893 415,898,971 151,817,637
$3,212,605,288
$223,822,852
$223,822,852

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Federal COVID Funds Other Funds Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL

$4,203,303,449
1,638,766,099 30,624,570
258,276,910 549,124,469 $2,476,792,048

$4,030,836,565
1,393,805,310 6,379,720
295,988,883 486,059,910 $2,182,233,823

$3,436,428,140 1,607,707,398 98,044,213
$1,705,751,611

State General Funds Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

97,902,483 1,628,608,917
$1,726,511,400

131,165,817 1,717,436,924
$1,848,602,741

97,355,584 1,633,320,945
$1,730,676,529

Amended FY 2021 Budget $1,802,605,366
349,078,370 159,744,329
11,875,584 83,531,918 116,221,511 190,295,841 62,002,378 25,129,893 451,048,971 151,817,637
$3,403,351,798
$233,001,716
$233,001,716
$3,636,353,514
1,607,707,398
98,044,213
$1,705,751,611
97,952,372 1,832,649,531 $1,930,601,903

FY 2022 Budget $1,814,832,542 342,150,574 159,744,329
11,875,584 83,531,918 125,388,171 196,003,696 62,002,378 25,629,893 451,048,971 151,817,637
$3,424,025,693
$223,066,990 12,824,445
$235,891,435
$3,659,917,128
1,607,707,398
98,044,213
$1,705,751,611
119,943,477 1,834,222,040 $1,954,165,517

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

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Department of Veterans Service
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Veterans Service (DVS) serves more than 752,000 Georgia veterans, their dependents, and beneficiaries in all matters pertaining to veterans affairs. Since all veterans' benefits must be applied for, the major activities of the department generally consist of informing veterans and their families about available state and federal benefits and directly assisting and advising them in obtaining those benefits to which they are entitled.
VETERANS ASSISTANCE
The Department provides veterans assistance through an appeals staff, field offices, information division, and central office. The appeals staff assists veterans who are appealing decisions on claims made by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The 52 field offices, located throughout the state, provide direct assistance to veterans at the local level. Department field officers provide counsel and assistance in gathering documentation and information required to process a claim. The Information Division keeps Georgia veterans informed about issues and their possible impact. The Central Office manages and supports all administrative requirements.
STATE VETERANS NURSING HOMES
The Department operates two state veterans nursing homes. The Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville is a 550-bed facility licensed to provide skilled nursing care to eligible Georgia war veterans. It consists of three skilled nursing care buildings and an Alzheimer's Care facility.
The Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home in Augusta is a 192-bed skilled nursing care facility located adjacent to Augusta University and the VA Charlie Norwood Medical Center. In addition to providing care for eligible Georgia war veterans, the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home serves as a teaching facility to acquaint medical and allied health students with medical conditions and diseases that confront the elderly.

GEORGIA VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETERIES
The Department operates two state veterans memorial cemeteries, which are part of the nation's National Cemetery System. The Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville, which opened in 2001, will eventually be a final resting place for more than 100,000 Georgia veterans, their spouses, and their authorized dependents. The Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Glennville, which opened in March of 2008, will eventually be a final resting place for more than 36,000 Georgia veterans, their spouses, and their authorized dependents.
VETERANS EDUCATION ASSISTANCE
As the state-approving agency for the federally sponsored Veterans Education Assistance Program (GI Bill), the department is responsible for approving and supervising all institutions (including public and private schools and establishments offering on-the-job training and apprenticeship programs) in Georgia that participate in this program. In addition to approving these institutions, DVS also inspects them regularly to ensure that all criteria for continued approval are met. This function is 100% federally funded and is staffed with eight employees.
GOVERNING AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The seven-member Veterans Service Board appointed by the Governor, and confirmed by the Senate, governs DVS. The day-to-day operation of the department is the responsibility of a Commissioner who is appointed by the Board for a four-year term.
AUTHORITY
Article IV, Section V, Paragraph I, The Constitution of the State of Georgia; Title 38 Chapter 4, Official Code of Georgia Annotated; Chapter 36, Title 38, United States Code.

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Department of Veterans Service
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DVS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate, manage, and supervise all aspects of department
operations to include financial, public information, personnel, accounting, purchasing, supply, mail, records management, and information technology. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the interment of eligible Georgia Veterans who served
faithfully and honorably in the military service of our country. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war
veterans. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for the Sub Acute Therapy Unit to reflect a delayed implementation date. Total Change
Veterans Benefits Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve Georgia's veterans, their dependents, and survivors in all matters
pertaining to veterans' benefits by informing the veterans and their families about veterans' benefits, and directly assisting and advising them in securing the benefits to which they are entitled. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DVS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate, manage, and supervise all aspects of department
operations to include financial, public information, personnel, accounting, purchasing, supply, mail, records management, and information technology. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change

$12,918 $12,918
$13,995 $13,995
($450,000) ($450,000)
$122,721 $122,721
$0 $0

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Department of Veterans Service
Program Budgets
Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the interment of eligible Georgia Veterans who served
faithfully and honorably in the military service of our country. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for one grounds maintenance technician at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Milledgeville.
2. Provide funds to create a veterans cemetery in Augusta, Richmond County pursuant to HR77 (2021 Session). Total Change
Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war
veterans. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 19.06% to 19.81%
2. Eliminate one-time funds for renovations. Total Change
Veterans Benefits Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve Georgia's veterans, their dependents, and survivors in all matters
pertaining to veterans' benefits by informing the veterans and their families about veterans' benefits, and directly assisting and advising them in securing the benefits to which they are entitled. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change

$42,131 1,000,000 $1,042,131
$39,869 (1,182,047) ($1,142,178)
$0 $0

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Department of Veterans Service
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$23,053,522

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$23,053,522

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$24,210,246 $24,210,246

Changes
($300,366) ($300,366)
$0 $0

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$22,753,156 $22,753,156

$23,053,522 $23,053,522

$24,210,246 $24,210,246

$24,210,246 $24,210,246

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$3,215,491 $3,215,491
$50,479,259

$0 $0
($300,366)

$3,215,491 $3,215,491
$50,178,893

$3,215,491 $3,215,491
$50,479,259

Changes
($100,047) ($100,047)
$0 $0 $0 $0 ($100,047)

FY 2021 Original Budget

Departmental Administration (DVS)

State General Funds

1,849,338

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,849,338

Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

709,857 327,896

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,037,753

Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

13,174,578 23,128,424

Other Funds

3,215,491

TOTAL FUNDS

$39,518,493

Veterans Benefits

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

7,319,749 753,926

TOTAL FUNDS

$8,073,675

Changes
12,918 $12,918
13,995 0
$13,995
(450,000) 0 0
($450,000)
122,721 0
$122,721

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

1,862,256 $1,862,256

1,849,338 $1,849,338

723,852
327,896 $1,051,748

709,857
327,896 $1,037,753

12,724,578
23,128,424 3,215,491
$39,068,493

13,174,578
23,128,424 3,215,491
$39,518,493

7,442,470
753,926 $8,196,396

7,319,749
753,926 $8,073,675

Changes
0 $0
1,042,131 0
$1,042,131
(1,142,178) 0 0
($1,142,178)
0 0 $0

FY 2022 Budget
$22,953,475 $22,953,475
$24,210,246 $24,210,246
$3,215,491 $3,215,491 $50,379,212
FY 2022 Budget
1,849,338 $1,849,338
1,751,988 327,896
$2,079,884
12,032,400 23,128,424
3,215,491 $38,376,315
7,319,749 753,926
$8,073,675

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Department of Veterans Service
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration (DVS) Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes Veterans Benefits
SUBTOTAL
Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
SUBTOTAL
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2019 Expenditures
$1,865,029
978,226
38,898,431 8,266,569
$50,008,255

FY 2020 Expenditures
$1,899,121
952,776
38,217,499 8,082,788
$49,152,184

FY 2021 Original Budget
$1,849,338
1,037,753
39,518,493 8,073,675
$50,479,259

$50,008,255

$49,152,184

$50,479,259

24,569,792 2,665,160
$27,234,952
22,773,303 $22,773,303

24,149,581 3,104,789
$27,254,370
21,897,814 $21,897,814

24,210,246 3,215,491
$27,425,737
23,053,522 $23,053,522

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$1,862,256 1,051,748
39,068,493 8,196,396
$50,178,893
$50,178,893
24,210,246 3,215,491
$27,425,737
22,753,156 $22,753,156

FY 2022 Budget
$1,849,338 2,079,884
38,376,315 8,073,675
$50,379,212
$50,379,212
24,210,246 3,215,491
$27,425,737
22,953,475 $22,953,475

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State Board of Workers' Compensation
Roles and Responsibilities

WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW
Most Georgia employees are covered by the state's workers' compensation law. Since passage of this law, employees may now gain benefits from employers when injured on the job. The law ensures employees certain benefits paid to them as a result of on-the-job injuries. The same law also provides employers with a form of limited liability from these injuries.
The state's workers' compensation law applies to all employers that have at least three full-time, part-time, or seasonal employees. Some categories of workers are exempt, however, including federal employees, railroad workers, farmers, domestic servants, business partners, independent contractors, and some corporate officers.
The State Board of Workers' Compensation was created to oversee the workers' compensation law. The board may create rules, regulations, and policies to enforce this area of law. The board is also vested with the responsibility of conducting training seminars that educate employers, employees, insurers, selfinsurers, physicians, and rehabilitation suppliers about workers' compensation law changes and other related issues.
If either the employer or an employee involved in a workers' compensation claim wishes to contest the facts involved in the case, an administrative law judge under the board or a board mediator may be used to settle the issue. Either party disagreeing with this ruling may appeal the decision through the appellate division, state superior or appellate courts; however, that avenue may only be used to debate points of law, not facts of a case.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
The board consists of three directors, one of whom is the chair, and all are appointed by the Governor. The directors promulgate workers' compensation regulations and develop workers' compensation policy. They also hear appeals of administrative law judges' decisions and render rulings on appeals, as well as approve and submit budget requests for the agency.
The executive director/chief operating officer oversees the operations of the board. The executive director also provides management supervision, makes presentations to various groups as requested, assists the directors as needed, and acts as peer review of medical services.

The Alternative Dispute Resolution Division mediates appropriate issues, issues orders, and makes presentations to various groups as requested.
The Appellate Division researches cases that are appealed to the board, recommends appropriate action, receives and processes documents regarding appealed cases, and sets calendars for appellate hearings.
The Claims Processing Division includes data entry, documents processing, and file room units. These units are responsible for coding and quality input of claims data, processing correspondence, and coordinating the transfer, retention, and destruction of all claims files.
The Enforcement Division investigates incidents of noncompliance and incidents alleging fraud, maintains information on employers' insurance coverage, and makes presentations to various groups regarding fraud/compliance.
The Legal Division is responsible for conducting hearings in contested cases and ruling on motions. The Division schedules and holds hearings for those claims in which an evidentiary hearing was requested by a party, or in cases where mediation conference was either inappropriate or did not result in resolution of the pending issues.
The Managed Care and Rehabilitation Division processes requests for rehabilitation services, performs quality assurance reviews of rehabilitation suppliers, holds conferences to resolve disputes, reviews and approves rehabilitation plans, reviews applications of managed care organizations, and registers rehabilitation suppliers.
The Settlements Division reviews and processes stipulated settlements and requests for advances.
The Information Technology Services Division provides innovative, contemporary, and accessible technology in computing, media, telephone services, and training to enable staff to meet their goals as a state agency.
AUTHORITY Chapter 9 of Title 34, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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State Board of Workers' Compensation
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the Georgia
Workers' Compensation law. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
Board Administration (SBWC) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide superior access to the Georgia Workers' Compensation
program for injured workers and employers in a manner that is sensitive, responsive, and effective. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to full-time state employees with current salaries less than $80,000. Total Change
FY 2022 Budget Changes
Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the Georgia
Workers' Compensation law. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Board Administration (SBWC) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide superior access to the Georgia Workers' Compensation
program for injured workers and employers in a manner that is sensitive, responsive, and effective. Recommended Change:
1. Eliminate funds to eliminate the payment to the Office of State Treasurer. Total Change

$73,202 $73,202
$11,842 $11,842
$0 $0
($1,912,185) ($1,912,185)

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State Board of Workers' Compensation
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$21,018,416

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$21,018,416

Changes
$85,044 $85,044

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

$21,103,460 $21,103,460

$21,018,416 $21,018,416

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$373,832 $373,832
$21,392,248

$0 $0
$85,044

$373,832 $373,832
$21,477,292

$373,832 $373,832
$21,392,248

Changes
($1,912,185) ($1,912,185)
$0 $0 ($1,912,185)

FY 2021 Original Budget

Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws

State General Funds

13,037,011

Other Funds

308,353

TOTAL FUNDS

$13,345,364

Board Administration (SBWC)

State General Funds

7,981,405

Other Funds

65,479

TOTAL FUNDS

$8,046,884

Changes
73,202 0
$73,202
11,842 0
$11,842

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

13,110,213 308,353
$13,418,566

13,037,011 308,353
$13,345,364

7,993,247 65,479
$8,058,726

7,981,405 65,479
$8,046,884

Changes
0 0 $0
(1,912,185) 0
($1,912,185)

FY 2022 Budget
$19,106,231 $19,106,231
$373,832 $373,832 $19,480,063
FY 2022 Budget
13,037,011 308,353
$13,345,364
6,069,220 65,479
$6,134,699

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State Board of Workers' Compensation
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws Board Administration (SBWC) SUBTOTAL
Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2019 Expenditures
$12,330,448 5,817,541
$18,147,989

FY 2020 Expenditures
$11,709,040 5,215,420
$16,924,460

FY 2021 Original Budget
$13,345,364 8,046,884
$21,392,248

$18,147,989

$16,924,460

$21,392,248

374,459 $374,459
17,773,530 $17,773,530

(167,785) ($167,785)
17,092,245 $17,092,245

373,832 $373,832
21,018,416 $21,018,416

Amended FY 2021 Budget
$13,418,566 8,058,726
$21,477,292
$21,477,292
373,832 $373,832
21,103,460 $21,103,460

FY 2022 Budget $13,345,364
6,134,699 $19,480,063
$19,480,063
373,832 $373,832
19,106,231 $19,106,231

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Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2021 Budget Changes
GO Bonds Issued
1. Replace $34,391,397 in motor fuel funds with state general funds for debt service on road and bridge bonds. 2. Reduce funds for debt service for road and bridge projects to reflect savings associated with favorable rates
received in recent bond sales. 3. Increase funds for debt service. 4. Redirect $4,800,000 in 5-year issued bonds from FY 2017 for the implementation of a new Clinical Billing
Information Technology System (HB 751, Bond #66) to be used for the implementation of a new vaccination management system. 5. Redirect $6,300,000 in 5-year issued bonds from FY 2016 for the implementation of a new Clinical Billing Information Technology System (HB 76, Bond #355.341) to be used for the implementation of a new vaccination management system Total Change
GO Bonds New
1. No change. Total Change
FY 2022 Budget Changes
GO Bonds Issued
1. Transfer funds from the GO Bonds New program to reflect the issuance of new bonds. 2. Reduce funds for debt service to reflect savings associated with favorable rates received in recent bond sales. 3. Reduce funds for debt service to reflect prepayment in the Amended FY 2021 budget (HB 80, 2021 Session). 4. Replace $19,489,506 in motor fuel funds with state general funds for road and bridge projects. 5. Replace $30,995,757 in state general funds for debt service on bridge bonds with motor fuel funds and
transfer savings to the OneGeorgia Authority to establish the Rural Communities Innovation Fund. 6. Redirect $3,495,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY 2020 for the State Board of Education for the
purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Regular (HB 31, Bond #355.101) to be used for the FY 2022 Capital Outlay Program Regular for local school construction, statewide. 7. Redirect $160,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY 2020 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Low Wealth (HB 31, Bond #355.103) to be used for the FY 2022 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide. 8. Redirect $775,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY 2019 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Regular Advance (HB 684, Bond #2) to be used for the FY 2022 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide. 9. Redirect $2,220,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY 2018 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Low Wealth (HB 44, Bond #348.103) to be used for the FY 2022 Capital Outlay Program Regular for local school construction, statewide. 10. Redirect $350,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY 2018 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Regular Advance (HB 44, Bond #348.102) to be used for the FY 2022 Capital Outlay Program Regular for local school construction, statewide. 11. Redirect $560,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY 2016 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Regular (HB 76, Bond #355.101) to be used for the FY 2022 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide. 12. Redirect $300,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY 2015 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Low Wealth (HB 744, Bond #3) to be used for the FY 2022 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide.

Yes (5,818,135) 12,268,550
Yes Yes $6,450,415
$0 $0
$120,076,560 (232,711,196)
(12,268,550) Yes Yes Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

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Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
Program Budgets
13. Redirect $255,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY 2015 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Regular Advance (HB 744, Bond #2) to be used for the FY 2022 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide.
14. Redirect $220,000 in 20-year issued bonds from FY 2017 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Regular (HB 751, Bond #1) to be used for the FY 2022 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide.
15. Redirect $12,500 in 20-year issued bonds from FY 2017 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Regular Advance (HB 751, Bond #2) to be used for the FY 2022 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide.
16. Redirect $4,217,500 in 20-year issued bonds from FY 2015 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program - Regular (HB 744, Bond #1) to be used for the FY 2022 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide. Total Change
GO Bonds New
1. Transfer funds to the GO Bonds Issued program to reflect the issuance of new bonds.
2. Increase funds for debt service.
Total Change

Yes Yes Yes Yes
($124,903,186)
($120,076,560) 102,693,456
($17,383,104)

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General Obligation Bonds Appropriations for FY 2022

Bond Projects

Bond Term

Authorized Principal

Debt Service

Educated Georgia 414-Education, Department of
1. Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide.
2. Capital Outlay Program - Regular Advance for local school construction, statewide.
3. Capital Outlay Program - Low Wealth for local school construction, statewide.
4. Purchase career and technical education equipment, statewide.
5. Major repairs and renovations for state schools, statewide.
6. Purchase agricultural education equipment, statewide.
7. Purchase equipment for construction industry certification programs, statewide.
8. Renovation and addition to Mobley Hall at the Georgia FFA/FCCLA Center, Covington, Newton County.
9. Provide incentive funds to purchase alternative fuel school buses and study the future feasibility of a fully electric school bus fleet, statewide.
Subtotal 414-Education, Department of
472-Regents, University System of Georgia Board of 1. Facility major repairs and renovations, statewide.
2. Equip the Interdisciplinary STEM Research Building II, University of Georgia, Athens, Clarke County.
3. Equip the Mike Cottrell College of Business, University of North Georgia, Dahlonega, Lumpkin County.
4. Construction for Academic Renovation and Campus Infrastructure, Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, Peach County.
5. Construction for the Performing Arts Center, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, Lowndes County.
6. Design, Construction, and Equipment for the Multidisciplinary Greenhouse Complex, University of Georgia, Athens, Clarke County.
7. Design, Construction, and Equipment for the Crawford Lab (Building E) Renovation, Kennesaw State University, Marietta, Cobb County.
8. Construction for the Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Bulloch County.
9. Design for the renovation/ modernization of Science Hill, Phase I (Building 1001), University of Georgia, Athens, Clarke County.
10. Design and Construction for Science Hill Modernization- Infrastructure Upgrades, University of Georgia, Athens, Clarke County.
11. Design and construction for Energy Efficiency and Infrastructure upgrades, Atlanta Metropolitan State College, Atlanta, Fulton County.
12. Construction for Ag Facilities Enhancement, Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College, Tifton, Tift County.
13. Construction of Poultry Science Complex Phase I, University of Georgia, Athens, Clarke County.
14. Construction for the Humanities Building Renovations and Infrastructure, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Carroll County.
15. Design and construct the Floyd Campus HVAC Infrastructure, Georgia Highlands College, Rome, Floyd County.
16. Design, construct, and equip Campuswide HVAC and Access Control Infrastructure, Savannah State University, Savannah, Chatham County.
17. Construction for the Nursing and Health Science Simulation lab facility, Albany State University, Albany, Dougherty County.
18. Purchase equipment and fund GRA research and development infrastructure, Georgia Research Alliance, multiple locations.
19. Equip the Convocation Center, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Fulton County.
20. Design Gateway Building and Infrastructure, Georgia Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County.
21. Construct Christenberry Field House renovations, Augusta University, Augusta, Richmond County.
22. Construct the Bandy Gymnasium renovations, Dalton State College, Dalton, Whitfield.
23. Design and construct the Andrews Center renovation, College of Coastal Georgia, Brunswick, Glynn County.

20 20 20
5 20
5 5 20T 10
$476,664
20 5T
5 20 20 20T 20 20 5T 20T 20 20 20T 20 20 20 20 5T 5T
5 20 20 20

106,235,000 9,270,000 9,000,000
10,165,000 3,000,000 2,260,000 500,000 5,770,000 2,000,000
$148,200,000
55,000,000 5,700,000 3,200,000
12,200,000 12,400,000
5,000,000 5,000,000 36,700,000 1,700,000 5,000,000 3,200,000 11,800,000 21,700,000 26,300,000 2,400,000 4,050,000 7,600,000 5,000,000 6,200,000 3,500,000 5,000,000 8,300,000 3,000,000

9,093,716 793,512 770,400
2,352,181 256,800 522,964 115,700 523,916 265,600
$14,694,789
4,708,000 1,318,980
740,480 1,044,320 1,061,440
454,000 428,000 3,141,520 393,380 454,000 273,920 1,010,080 1,970,360 2,251,280 205,440 346,680 650,560 1,157,000 1,434,680 809,900 428,000 710,480 256,800

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General Obligation Bonds Appropriations for FY 2022
Bond Projects
24. Design of Cumming Academic Building Addition, Cumming Campus, University of North Georgia, Cumming, Forsyth County.
25. Design and construction for major repair and renovations, Georgia Public Library Service, statewide.
26. Fund the design, construction, and equipment for the Centralhatchee Public Library Expansion.
27. Fund design, construction, and equipment for the Braselton Public Library addition. 28. Fund design, construction, and equipment for the consolidation of and addition to the
Vidalia Toombs County Public Library and the Ladson Genealogical Library, Vidalia, Toombs County. 29. Design, construct and equip the South Columbus Public Library addition, Columbus, Muscogee County. 30. Renovation of the Thomas County Library, Thomasville, Thomas County. 31. Construct the expansion of the Gritters Library, Cobb County Library System, Marietta, Cobb County.
Subtotal 472-Regents, University System of Georgia Board of

Bond Term
5 20 20 20 20
20 20 20
$1,641,899

968-Georgia Military College 1. Construction of the Parham Hall expansion, Georgia Military College, Milledgeville,
Baldwin County.
Subtotal 968-Georgia Military College

20 $52,965

977-Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission 1. Purchase generators for the field transmission towers, Georgia Public
Telecommunication s Commission, statewide. 2. Fund remote work cyber security upgrades and enhancements, statewide.
Subtotal 977-Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission

20T
5T $105,931

415-Technical College System of Georgia 1. Facility major repairs and renovations, statewide.
2. Equipment refresh, statewide.
3. Equipment for Building 100 Renovations and Addition, Gwinnett Technical College, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County.
4. Construction for the Aviation Training Academy, Chattahoochee Technical College, Dallas, Paulding County.
5. Construction for Industrial Systems Technology Building, Athens Technical College, Athens, Clarke County.
6. Design for Diesel Equipment and Auto Collision Demonstration Center, Albany Technical College, Albany, Dougherty County.
7. Design and construction for the Culinary Institute Renovation, Savannah Technical College, Savannah, Chatham County.
8. Design, construction, and equipment of the Dr. Mark A. Ivester Center for Living and Learning.
9. Design of the Technical and Industrial Education Building, Southern Regional Technical College, Moultrie, Colquitt County.
10. Construction of College and Career Academies, statewide.
11. Construction of the commercial truck driving facility and diesel and technology program, Georgia Piedmont Technical College, Lithonia, DeKalb County.
12. Construction of commercial truck driving facility and diesel and technology program, Atlanta Technical College, Atlanta, Fulton County.
13. Fund the construction of the commercial truck driving facility and diesel and technology program.
Subtotal 415-Technical College System of Georgia

20T 5T 5T
20T 20T
5T 20T 20T
5T 20T 20T 20T 20T
$688,559

Subtotal: Educated Georgia
Healthy Georgia 441-Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of
1. Facility major improvements and renovations, statewide. 2. Facility repairs and sustainment, statewide.

$2,966,018
20 5

Authorized Principal
1,000,000
1,860,000
210,000
1,730,000 3,000,000

Debt Service 231,400 159,216 17,976 148,088 256,800

2,000,000 900,000
1,900,000
$262,550,000

171,200 77,040
162,640
$26,473,660

250,000 $250,000

21,400 $21,400

750,000
450,000 $1,200,000

68,100
104,130 $172,230

23,900,000 10,300,000
6,200,000 26,800,000 13,085,000
770,000 3,500,000 5,620,000 2,270,000 9,000,000 5,770,000 3,200,000 2,530,000 $112,945,000
$525,145,000

2,170,120 2,383,420 1,434,680 2,433,440 1,188,118
178,178 317,800 510,296 525,278 817,200 523,916 290,560 229,724 $13,002,730
$54,364,809

2,500,000 2,500,000

214,000 578,500

348

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General Obligation Bonds Appropriations for FY 2022

Bond Projects

Subtotal 441-Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of

218-Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency 1. Facility repairs and sustainment, statewide
Subtotal 218-Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency

405-Public Health, Department of 1. Improvements and renovations to public health district office buildings and labs,
statewide.
Subtotal 405-Public Health, Department of

488-Veterans Service, Department of 1. New furniture, fixtures, and equipment, Milledgeville, Baldwin County.
Subtotal 488-Veterans Service, Department of

Subtotal: Healthy Georgia

Safe Georgia

467-Corrections, Department of

1.

Emergency repairs, sustainment, and equipment, statewide.

2.

Security and systems improvements, various, statewide.

3.

Major repair, renovations, and improvements, statewide.

Subtotal 467-Corrections, Department of

411-Defense, Department of

1.

Site improvements and renovations to six Readiness centers, statewide.

2.

Facilities maintenance and repairs, match federal funds, statewide.

Subtotal 411-Defense, Department of

471-Investigation, Georgia Bureau of

1.

Purchase CT Scan Equipment for Medical Examiner's Office, Pooler, Chatham

County.

2.

Design for Region One Calhoun Investigative Office and Special Operations

Garage, Calhoun, Gordon County.

3.

Facility major repairs and renovations, statewide.

4.

Purchase equipment for the Division of Forensic Sciences Laboratories,

statewide.

Subtotal 471-Investigation, Georgia Bureau of

461-Juvenile Justice, Department of

1.

Design and construction for Muscogee TDC -56 Bed Prototype, Columbus,

Muscogee County.

2.

Design of academic building at Augusta Youth Development Campus, Augusta,

Richmond County.

3.

Design and construction for Augusta YDC -56 Bed Prototype, Augusta, Richmond

County.

4.

Construction for site improvements of Loftiss RYDC due to DBHDD closure,

Thomasville, Thomas County.

5.

Purchase weapon and contraband detection equipment for nine facilities,

statewide.

Subtotal 461-Juvenile Justice, Department of

466-Public Safety, Department of

1.

Construction of new headquarters building and demolition of current building,

Atlanta, Fulton County.

2.

Purchase equipment to upgrade helicopter systems, Atlanta, Fulton County.

3.

Construction of 3 new communication towers, various, statewide.

Subtotal 466-Public Safety, Department of

Bond Term $105,924
20T $52,967
5 $52,959
5 $52,959 $264,809
5 5 20 $158,883
20 20 $105,930
5 5 20 5 $211,842
20 5
20 20
5 $264,813
20 5
20 $158,889

Authorized Principal

Debt Service

$5,000,000

$792,500

4,305,000 $4,305,000
435,000 $435,000
2,035,000 $2,035,000 $11,775,000

390,894 $390,894
100,659 $100,659
470,899 $470,899 $1,754,952

15,000,000 15,625,000 14,965,000 $45,590,000
12,000,000 4,000,000
$16,000,000
750,000 550,000 1,300,000 1,345,000 $3,945,000
13,725,000 900,000
11,725,000 5,000,000 1,160,000
$32,510,000
56,410,000 775,000 655,000
$57,840,000

3,471,000 3,615,625 1,281,004 $8,367,629
1,027,200 342,400
$1,369,600
173,550 127,270 111,280 311,233 $723,333
1,174,860 208,260
1,003,660 428,000 268,424
$3,083,204
4,828,696 179,335 56,068
$5,064,099

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

349

General Obligation Bonds Appropriations for FY 2022
Bond Projects

Bond Term

Authorized Principal

Debt Service

Subtotal: Safe Georgia

Responsible and Efficient Government

444-Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices

1.

Upgrade to the Legislative Management System, statewide.

Subtotal 444-Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices

475-Driver Services, Department of

1.

Fund installation of security cameras and generators, statewide.

2.

Construct new Customer Service Center, Rome, Floyd County.

Subtotal 475-Driver Services, Department of

900-Georgia Building Authority

1.

Design for renovation of the existing Judicial Building, Atlanta, Fulton County.

2.

Renovations of Old Judicial Building and State Capitol, Atlanta, Fulton County.

Subtotal 900-Georgia Building Authority

409-Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission

1.

Construction for repairs and renovations of state-owned facilities, statewide.

Subtotal 409-Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission

Subtotal: Responsible and Efficient Government

Growing Georgia

402-Agriculture, Department of

1.

Fund facility repairs and sustainment for farmers' markets, statewide.

Subtotal 402-Agriculture, Department of

926-Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

1.

Fund equipment, and facility major improvements and renovations, Perry,

Houston County.

Subtotal 926-Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

480-State Soil and Water Conservation Commission

1.

Fund rehabilitation and maintenance, statewide.

Subtotal 480-State Soil and Water Conservation Commission

928-Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

1.

Fund Federal State Revolving Fund Match, Clean Water and Drinking Water Loan

Programs, statewide.

Subtotal 928-Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

998-Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority

1.

Fund expansion of the State Convention Center, Savannah, Chatham County.

Subtotal 998-Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority

420- Forestry Commission, State

1.

Purchase replacement fire fighting equipment, statewide.

2.

Fund planning, design, construction, and equipment for Pierce unit, Patterson,

Pierce County.

Subtotal 420- Forestry Commission, State

462-Natural Resources, Department of

1.

Facility major improvements and renovations, statewide.

2.

Fund Lake Lanier Islands Conference Center, Lake Lanier Islands Development

Authority, statewide.

$900,357
5 $52,959
5 20 $105,924
5 20 $105,924
5T $52,964 $317,771
5T $52,964
20T $52,967
20 $52,965
20 $52,965
20T $52,967
5 20 $105,924
20 20T

$155,885,000
1,500,000 $1,500,000
580,000 1,200,000 $1,780,000
2,500,000 1,500,000 $4,000,000
10,000,000 $10,000,000 $17,280,000
1,000,000 $1,000,000
630,000 $630,000
1,000,000 $1,000,000
12,000,000 $12,000,000
90,000,000 $90,000,000
690,000 950,000 $1,640,000
14,830,000 21,000,000

$18,607,865
347,100 $347,100
134,212 102,720 $236,932
578,500 128,400 $706,900
2,314,000 $2,314,000 $3,604,932
231,400 $231,400
57,204 $57,204
85,600 $85,600
1,027,200 $1,027,200
8,172,000 $8,172,000
159,666 81,320
$240,986
1,269,448 1,906,800

350

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

General Obligation Bonds Appropriations for FY 2022
Bond Projects Subtotal 462-Natural Resources, Department of

Bond Term
$105,932

910-Jekyll Island State Park Authority

1.

Design and construction of campground expansion, Jekyll Island, Glynn County.

Subtotal 910-Jekyll Island State Park Authority

20T $52,967

911-Stone Mountain Memorial Association

1.

Construction of Campground Phase 2 Renovation at Stone Mountain Park, Stone

Mountain, DeKalb County.

Subtotal 911-Stone Mountain Memorial Association

20T $52,967

922-Georgia World Congress Center Authority

1.

Fund Georgia World Congress Center roof repairs, Atlanta, Fulton County.

Subtotal 922-Georgia World Congress Center Authority

20T $52,967

Subtotal: Growing Georgia

Mobile Georgia

484-Transportation, Department of

1.

Repair, replacement, and renovation of bridges, statewide.

2.

Upgrade state-owned shortline railroads to Class II standards to help reduce truck

traffic on state highways, statewide.

Subtotal 484-Transportation, Department of

$635,585
20 20T $105,932

Subtotal: Mobile Georgia Total: Bonds

$105,932 $5,190,472

Authorized Principal
$35,830,000

Debt Service $3,176,248

2,950,000 $2,950,000

267,860 $267,860

3,500,000 $3,500,000

317,800 $317,800

12,000,000 $12,000,000
$160,550,000

1,089,600 $1,089,600
$14,665,898

100,000,000 12,500,000
$112,500,000
$112,500,000 $983,135,000

8,560,000 1,135,000
$9,695,000
$9,695,000 $102,693,456

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

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Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2021 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$1,225,592,953

Motor Fuel Funds

110,518,413

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,336,111,366

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL RECOVERY FUNDS

$17,974,559 $17,974,559

Changes

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

Changes

FY 2022 Budget

$46,659,947 (40,209,532)
$6,450,415

$1,272,252,900 70,308,881
$1,342,561,781

$1,225,592,953 110,518,413
$1,336,111,366

($157,582,794) 15,296,504
($142,286,290)

$1,068,010,159 125,814,917
$1,193,825,076

$0

$17,974,559

$17,974,559

$0

$17,974,559

$17,974,559

$0

$0

$0

$17,974,559

Total Funds

$1,354,085,925

$6,450,415

$1,360,536,340

$1,354,085,925 ($142,286,290)

$1,211,799,635

GO Bonds Issued State General Funds Motor Fuel Funds Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified TOTAL FUNDS
GO Bonds New State General Funds Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2021 Original Budget
1,105,516,393 110,518,413
17,974,559 $1,234,009,365
120,076,560 0
$120,076,560

Changes

Amended FY 2021 Budget

FY 2021 Original Budget

Changes

FY 2022 Budget

46,659,947 (40,209,532)
0 $6,450,415

1,152,176,340 70,308,881
17,974,559 $1,240,459,780

1,105,516,393 110,518,413
17,974,559 $1,234,009,365

(131,639,690) 6,736,504
0 ($124,903,186)

973,876,703 117,254,917
17,974,559 $1,109,106,179

0

120,076,560

120,076,560

(25,943,104)

94,133,456

0

0

0

8,560,000

8,560,000

$0

$120,076,560

$120,076,560 ($17,383,104)

$102,693,456

352

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

Program/Fund Sources GO Bonds Issued GO Bonds New SUBTOTAL
Total Funds Less: Federal Recovery Funds Prior Year State Funds SUBTOTAL
State General Funds Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
Department Financial Summary

FY 2021 Expenditures $1,048,735,078
120,919,720
$1,169,654,798

FY 2022 Expenditures $1,449,010,845
116,003,828
$1,565,014,673

FY 2021 Original Budget
$1,234,009,365 120,076,560
$1,354,085,925

$1,169,654,798

$1,565,014,673

$1,354,085,925

17,974,558 57,329,950 $75,304,508
1,024,041,408 70,308,881
$1,094,350,289

16,846,587 246,740,884 $263,587,471
1,262,201,464 39,225,738
$1,301,427,202

17,974,559
$17,974,559
1,225,592,953 110,518,413
$1,336,111,366

Amended FY 2021 Budget $1,240,459,780
120,076,560 $1,360,536,340
$1,360,536,340
17,974,559
$17,974,559
1,272,252,900 70,308,881
$1,342,561,781

FY 2022 Budget $1,109,106,179 102,693,456 $1,211,799,635
$1,211,799,635
17,974,559
$17,974,559
1,068,010,159 125,814,917
$1,193,825,076

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2021 and FY 2022

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