Budget in brief, amended fiscal year 2025 and fiscal year 2026

BUDGET IN BRIEF
Amended Fiscal Year 2025 and Fiscal Year 2026
GOVERNOR BRIAN P. KEMP

BUDGET IN BRIEF
AMENDED FISCAL YEAR 2025
AND
FISCAL YEAR 2026
BRIAN P. KEMP, GOVERNOR STATE OF GEORGIA
RICHARD DUNN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF PLANNING AND BUDGET

Table of Contents

Introduction Vetoes by the Governor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Budget Highlights AFY 2025. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Budget Highlights FY 2026 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 7
Financial Summaries Estimated State Revenues: Appropriations and Reserves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Georgia Revenues: Reported and Estimated. . . .. . . 16 Revenue History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Summary of Appropriations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Summary of Appropriations: By Policy Area . . . . . . . 21 Expenditures and Appropriations: State Funds . . . .. 25 Expenditures and Appropriations: Total Funds . . . . . 27 Statewide Budget Changes . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .29 Revenue Shortfall Reserve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 State Debt Service as a Percentage of Prior Year Net Treasury Receipts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Dedicated State Revenues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Lottery Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Tobacco Settlement Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Transportation Funds (AFY). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Transportation Funds (FY). . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Funding for Hurricane Helene Response. . . . . . . . . 39
Department Summaries Legislative Georgia Senate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Georgia House of Representatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 General Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Department of Audits and Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Judicial Court of Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Judicial Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Juvenile Courts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Prosecuting Attorneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Superior Courts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Supreme Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Department of Community Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Department of Community Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Department of Community Supervision . . . . . . . . . 143 Department of Corrections. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 148 Department of Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Department of Driver Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Department of Early Care and Learning . . .. . . . . . 167 Department of Economic Development . . . . . . . . . . 172 Department of Education . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 179 Employees' Retirement System of Georgia . . . . . . 196 State Forestry Commission . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 201 Office of the Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 206 Department of Human Services . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 216 Commissioner of Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 232 Georgia Bureau of Investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 Department of Juvenile Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 246 Department of Labor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Department of Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 256 Department of Natural Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 State Board of Pardons and Paroles . . . . . . . . . . 268 State Properties Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 Georgia Public Defender Council . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 Department of Public Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Department of Public Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 Public Service Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Board of Regents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 306 Department of Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 Secretary of State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 329 Georgia Student Finance Commission . . . . . . . . . . 337 Teachers Retirement System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 Technical College System of Georgia . . . . . . . .... 352 Department of Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358 Department of Veterans Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370 State Board of Workers' Compensation . . . . . . . . 375 Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .379 General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund . . . . . . . . . . 386

Executive State Accounting Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Department of Administrative Services . . . . . . . . . . 85 Department of Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Department of Banking and Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Vetoes by the Governor
HB 68 FY 2026 APPROPRIATIONS BILL
Intent Language Considered Non-Binding
Section 17, pertaining to the Department of Community Health, page 57, line 91.9:
The General Assembly seeks to instruct the Department of Community Health to establish a grant program within the Department Administration (DCH) program for emergency generators pursuant to the passage of HB 262. HB 262 was not passed by the General Assembly during the 2025 Session and no funding was appropriated for this purpose. Therefore, the Department may disregard the language included in line 91.9.
Section 17, pertaining to the Department of Community Health, page 70, line 107.9:
The General Assembly seeks to instruct the Georgia Composite Medical Board to implement technology for the credentialing of licensed doctors and physician assistants pending passage of SB 162. SB 162 was not passed by the General Assembly during the 2025 Session and no funding was appropriated for this purpose. Therefore, the Department may disregard the language included in line 107.9.
Section 24, pertaining to the Department of Education, page 94, line 142.9:
The General Assembly seeks to appropriate $268,157 in state general funds to the Department of Education for camp-affiliated staff in the Agricultural Education program. These funds would be used for expenses related to existing administrative staff within the Future Farmers of America (FFA) Foundation. The additional state funding would be used to supplant existing foundation funds used to support these positions and would not result in expanded or enhanced services to students in agricultural education programs across the state. As these funds would be used to supplant existing support for non-state employees rather than for expansion of student programming, the Department is directed to disregard the language included in line 142.9 and withhold spending the associated appropriation.
Section 24, pertaining to the Department of Education, page 97, line 147.5:
The General Assembly seeks to instruct the Department of Education to utilize existing funds within the Curriculum Development program to provide one Cambridge International program exam for students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The budget as passed does not include any additional funding necessary to implement this provision and could direct funds away from other currently authorized program activities. Therefore, the Department is directed to disregard the language included in line 147.5.
Section 27, pertaining to the Office of the Governor, page 119, line 186.2:
The General Assembly seeks to instruct the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency to establish the Georgia Resilience Office to plan and coordinate statewide resilience and disaster recovery. The agency already conducts planning and coordination of statewide resiliency and recovery efforts through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Flood Mitigation Assistance Program,

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and Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program. Therefore, as establishing a separate Georgia Resilience Office would be duplicative of current state efforts, the Agency is directed to disregard the language included in line 186.2.
Section 28, pertaining to the Department Human Services, page 132, line 210.1:
The General Assembly seeks to appropriate $89,937 in state general funds to the Department of Human Services for the Council on Aging for personnel. These funds would be used in part to transition a current part-time administrative assistant position to a full-time position. The Council has not seen an administrative workload increase over the prior fiscal year that would necessitate establishing additional full-time staff, nor would such a staffing increase directly result in expanded or enhanced services to the aging community. Therefore, the Department is directed to disregard the language included in line 210.1 and withhold spending the associated appropriation of $56,379.
Section 30, pertaining to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, page 144, line 228.6:
The General Assembly seeks to appropriate $33,558 in state general funds to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to increase funds for operational expenses. These funds would be used to provide salary increases for specific staff outside of a statewide cost-ofliving adjustment for state employees. Targeted salary increases for staff should be aligned with identified workload or retention needs, which the Council has not identified. Therefore, the Council is directed to disregard the language in line 228.6 and withhold spending the associated appropriation.
Section 41, pertaining to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, page 181, line 284.5:
The General Assembly seeks to appropriate $450,000 in state general funds to the Agricultural Experiment Station program for five new positions dedicated to applied research for specifically listed commodity groups. As the University of Georgia already works closely with agricultural commodity groups in established industry research efforts, the University should have the flexibility to determine specific job titles and assignments for the additional positions based on the greatest needs and opportunities of the state's agricultural industry. Therefore, the agency is directed to disregard the language included in line 284.5 and hire and assign positions to ensure maximum statewide benefit.
Section 43, pertaining to the Secretary of State, page 204, line 327.2:
The General Assembly seeks to appropriate $600,047 in state general funds to the Secretary of State for the State Elections Board program for operations. As the General Assembly specifically directs that the additional appropriated funds should be to address increased operational expenses, the Board should not utilize funds for new positions. Additional personnel should not be hired by the Board until the impact of positions added in the FY 2025 budget has been assessed and new funds are appropriated specifically for such purpose. Therefore, the Board is directed to utilize the funds included in line 327.2 for technology to support the Board's existing staff and operations.

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Budget Highlights
Amended Fiscal Year 2025

HURRICANE HELENE RESPONSE $867,026,701 for Hurricane Helene response costs and relief, including:
$285,000,000 for the Georgia Development Authority for disaster relief assistance to farmers and timber producers impacted by Hurricane Helene;
$163,000,000 for the Governor's Emergency Fund for expenses related to Hurricane Helene emergency response;
$21,970,723 for the Department of Community Health for one-time grants to public rural and critical access hospitals included in the major disaster declaration area to assist in financial stabilization and recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene.
$5,750,000 for the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency for Next Generation 911 and emergency services.
$25,000,000 for the OneGeorgia Authority for grants to non-profits for Hurricane Helene rebuilding and recovery efforts.
$200,000,000 for the Department of Transportation to offset expenses incurred in the Routine Maintenance program due to Hurricane Helene.

University System of Georgia
$20,000,000 to invest in additional maintenance, repairs, and renovation backlog at facilities statewide.
$99,800,000 for design and construction of a research building at Augusta University to assist in bringing medical research into results that directly benefit patients.
Georgia Student Finance Commission
$21,258,758 in additional funds for Dual Enrollment to meet the projected need.
$8,107,091 in additional lottery funds for the HOPE scholarships and grants to meet projected need.
Technical College System of Georgia
$3,000,000 for one new college and career academy.
$5,850,000 for renovation of the Walton Campus of Athens Technical College.
$1,935,000 for construction of a new commercial truck driving instructional space at Lanier Technical College.

$98,944,675 for the Department of Transportation to hold them harmless for motor fuel not collected during the motor fuel tax suspension in response to Hurricane Helene.

HEALTHY GEORGIA Department of Community Health

EDUCATED GEORGIA

$795,000 for consulting and actuarial services for the Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).

Department of Early Care and Learning
$7,422,147 to provide salary parity between Pre-K teachers with K12 teachers by moving to the State Board of Education salary schedule.
$100,000 to provide startup grants of up to $10,000 per provider to establish additional Summer Food Service Program meal sites in areas with high rates of child food insecurity.

$2,868,500 for quality incentive payments at skilled nursing facilities.
$6,290,866 for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services requirement that the state provide 12 months of continuous eligibility for children under the age of 19.
$14,079,402 for graduate medical education including two child and adolescent psychiatric fellowships and program start-up funds.

K-12 Public Schools
$114,282,588 for a midterm adjustment in the Quality Basic Education Program.
$12,904,817 for growth in the State Commission Charter Schools supplement.
$50,000,000 in one-time funds for additional school security grants to K-12 public schools to improve school safety.

$20,007,616 for grants to hospitals for graduate medical education programs to support new and expanding rural residency programs south of State Route 540 with priority given to nave sites.
$25,000,000 for the Mercer School of Medicine to replace and expand the existing building.
$25,000,000 for the Morehouse School of Medicine for a new academic building.

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Budget Highlights
Amended Fiscal Year 2025

Department of Human Services
$7,240,358 to integrate the Georgia Access state-based health insurance exchange into the Gateway eligibility system and maintain software applications on the Georgia Technology Authority mainframe.
$1,719,204 for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) to replace federal funds deemed ineligible by the Administration for Children and Families.
$1,439,557 to provide a $3,000 salary enhancement for eligibility caseworkers.
$38,587,440 for utilization growth and increased costs of care in Out-of-Home care.

$10,490,930 for body cameras and tasers for increased facility security.
$17,918,718 for managed access and drone detection systems to prevent contraband in facilities.
$2,000,000 for farming operations.
$2,500,000 to develop a ten-year facility and population management plan, including target staffing ratios and classification review of offenders, to determine best future use of existing facilities and prioritize capital and security needs across the system.
$80,220,240 for construction of four 126-bed modular correctional units to facilitate offender population movement necessary for capital and security improvements.

Department of Public Health $437,000 to mail Low THC Oil patient registry cards to patients.

$7,158,672 for renovation, equipment, and technology for the creation of an Over Watch and Logistics unit to increase safety of correctional officers and inmates throughout state facilities.

$270,000 to study the impacts of social media on mental health for $6,225,000 for data intelligence advanced integration

children in Georgia.

development.

Department of Veterans Service $1,750,204 to sustain a wraparound services pilot. $2,000,000 to support the opening of the Sub-Acute Therapy Unit. $1,500,000 to address rising costs of healthcare. SAFE GEORGIA Department of Community Supervision

$2,246,260 to add 188 private prison beds at Coffee Correctional Institute and 258 private prison beds at Wheeler Correctional Institute beginning February 1, 2025.
$2,566,575 to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment for employees at Coffee ($712,681), Wheeler ($790,763), Jenkins ($416,435), and Riverbend ($646,696) Correctional Institutions consistent with the state employee cost-of-living adjustment provided in Fiscal Year 2025.
$34,262,515 for design and construction to replace locking control systems at various facilities.

$4,500,000 to replace 75 vehicles.

$20,000,000 for critical capital maintenance and repairs.

$4,500,000 for personal services to reflect increased retention. $109,338 for a new Field Office lease agreement in Milledgeville. Department of Corrections

$32,408,141 for project backlog and major maintenance and renovations projects at facilities.
$3,784,697 for additional facility maintenance personnel and regional support staff to address critical facility maintenance needs.

$50,984,632 to add correctional officer positions to improve staff to $2,544,652 for project management resources to oversee capital

offender ratios and reflect increased retention.

projects.

$2,818,432 for a statewide targeted correctional officers' recruitment and retention plan, updates and enhancements to correctional officer training curriculum, and for planning, technical assistance, and project management services.
$3,419,988 for additional officer tablets to improve documentation and information sharing on offender management and to implement an off-site mail screening solution to inhibit contraband and ensure the safety of facility staff.

$44,667,810 for increases to health contracts to support increased population.
$15,048,183 for an agency-managed electronic health records solution.
$1,151,789 for Technical College System of Georgia vocational educational contracts and the replacement of Chromebooks.

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Amended Fiscal Year 2025

$899,884 for "tiger teams" to address locks, locking controls, security electronics, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fabrication repairs in facilities.
$11,855,735 to replace 241 vehicles, statewide.

$325,000 for the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council to provide mandatory training for newly elected sheriffs.
$318,000 for the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council to support training for chiefs of police.

$46,497,640 for furniture, fixtures, and equipment for Washington $372,747 for additional instructional needs at the Georgia Public

State Prison.

Safety Training Center.

$30,000,000 to design a new state prison. Georgia Bureau of Investigation

$338,335 for the Georgia Public Safety Training Center for expenses related to basic mandate expansion for equipment, weapons, ammunition, and vehicle expenses.

$43,000,000 for construction of the Central Medical Examiner Building.
$5,000,000 for design of the Central Crime Lab.

Multi-Agency Public Safety Projects
$14,629,622 for additional design and construction to complete the public safety complex, Athens, Oconee County.

$4,500,420 to purchase replacement vehicles. $6,106,567 to replace investigative and crime lab equipment.

$3,583,750 for design of a recover center for victims of human trafficking.

$1,000,000 for gang case management system.

RESPONSIBLE AND EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT

$490,700 to offset the loss of federal funds for three human trafficking positions.
$356,862 for new service contracts for crime lab instrumentation.
$96,472 for start-up costs for a Strategic Threat Assessment Group.
$165,466 for the start-up cost for two crime scene technical leaders and three digital forensic investigators.
$100,000 for improved operations of the End Human Trafficking Georgia 24/7 Hotline at the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.
$200,000 for sexual assault centers with more than one location at the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
Department of Juvenile Justice
$681,688 to reflect increased retention of juvenile correctional officers.

Employees' Retirement System
$500,000,000 to support state retirees and improve long-term pension system viability by increasing the funded ratio with strategic investments.
Office of the Governor
$5,000,000 for the Governor's Emergency Fund for relief for county facilities complying with federal law.
$1,500,000 for the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency for start-up funds for a school threat assessment tracking system.
Department of Administrative Services
$225,000,000 for the Liability and Property risk pools to reduce outstanding obligations and meet the costs of future claims expenses.

$348,298 for youth competency beds to address bed utilization costs.
Department of Public Safety
$16,410,000 for vehicles and outfitting.
$2,500,000 for design, construction, and equipping of a new State Patrol facility for Post 19, Swainsboro.
$1,625,980 to replace 1,000 ballistic helmets.
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$4,300,000 for the COVID-19 Indemnity Fund to provide compensation for public safety officers who suffered disability or death in the line of duty due to COVID-19.
$657,877 for supplemental payments for first responders diagnosed with occupational post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Department of Banking and Finance
$121,427 for data management software upgrades to include Merchant Acquirer Limited Purpose Banks.
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Budget Highlights
Amended Fiscal Year 2025

$105,984 for two examiners specializing in Merchant Acquirer Limited Purpose Banks to address increased workload caused by new charters.
Georgia Technology Authority
$58,510,710 in the Technology Empowerment Fund for the Department of Community Health Integrated Eligibility System (IES) modernization and the Department of Human Services $TARS modernization. Department of Law
$187,036 to expand the Human Trafficking Unit to the Macon and Augusta regions starting April 1, 2025.
Public Defender Council

State Forestry Commission
$10,989,262 to replace open cab with environmental cab tractors to improve ranger safety.
$4,785,000 for a new fire suppression helicopter.
Department of Natural Resources
$5,600,000 for the purchase of a replacement ferry at Sapelo Island.
$1,650,000 for major improvements and renovations statewide at state parks and department facilities.
North Georgia Mountain Authority

$181,797 for one public defender, one investigator, and two administrative positions for the West Georgia Judicial Circuit pursuant to SB 424 (2024 Session).
Secretary of State
$4,015,213 to complete the statewide replacement of Uninterruptible Power Supplies for elections equipment.

$9,000,000 for major improvements and renovations at Brasstown Valley Resort and Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge.
Jekyll Island State Park Authority
$2,825,620 for water pollution control plant improvements on Jekyll Island.
Georgia World Congress Center Authority

GROWING GEORGIA
Department of Agriculture
$32,401,741 for renovations at the Atlanta Farmers Market.
$420,000 for personnel and equipment to meet licensing and inspection requirements for hemp products.
Georgia Environmental Finance Authority
$266,100,000 for the Georgia Fund to support water and wastewater infrastructure development across the state through low-interest loans and grants to local communities.

$10,000,000 for the replacement of HVAC equipment at the Georgia World Congress Center.
$10,000,000 for planning and engineering for the development of the International Plaza and expansion of the Georgia World Congress Center campus.
MOBILE GEORGIA
$500,000,000 for infrastructure projects that enhance economic development while promoting freight and logistics efficiency and safety for the agricultural, manufacturing, and distribution industries.

$501,700,000 for investment in the development and construction of surface water resources for Georgia's Coastal region to meet growth in demand.

$265,000,000 for local maintenance and improvement grants through the Department of Transportation's Local Road Assistance program.

$500,000 for the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning $244,008,339 for the Department of Transportation to reflect

District to complete the state's five-year water plan update.

updated FY 2025 motor fuel revenue projected collections.

OneGeorgia Authority

$7,800,000 for Airport Aid projects.

$28,000,000 for the Rural Workforce Housing Program to provide further grant opportunities to address workforce housing needs in rural communities.
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$12,975,000 to upgrade shortline railroads to Class II standards to help reduce truck traffic on state highways.
$46,461,000 for the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank's competitive grant and loan program to support local transportation infrastructure projects.
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EDUCATED GEORGIA

University System of Georgia

Department of Early Care and Learning
$14,061,322 for year two of a four-year phase in to reduce Pre-K classroom size from 22 to 20 students.
$1,540,000 to annualize Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program reimbursement rates at the 60th percentile for providers and families.
$3,928,500 to provide 500 additional state funded slots in the Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program.
K-12 Public Schools

$169,531,879 for resident instruction to reflect a 2.7 percent increase in credit hour enrollment and a 0.5 percent increase in square footage at University System institutions.
$170,960,000 for capital projects at various institutions.
Student Finance
$17,436,838 in additional funds for Dual Enrollment to meet the projected need.
$80,583,467 in additional lottery funds for the HOPE scholarships and grants to meet the projected need.

$172,603,500 to fund the state share of employer increases on $141,016,057 to establish the Promise Scholarship Program for

certified educators who participate in SHBP.

eligible K-12 students.

$300,438,543 for enrollment growth and training and experience to recognize a 0.07 percent increase in enrollment, bringing the total number of full-time equivalent (FTE) students funded in FY 2026 to 1.74 million students and over 148,000 teachers and administrators.

Technical College System of Georgia
$33,473,373 increase for technical education to reflect a 10.6 percent increase in credit hour enrollment and a 0.02 percent decrease in square footage at system institutions.

$21,526,403 for growth in the State Commission Charter Schools $15,813,747 increase to support aviation, commercial truck driving,

supplement.

and nursing programs.

$49,741,982 for new student support services, including mental health support grants, out-of-school care, funds for social workers, and a one-time pilot grant for economically disadvantaged students.
$13,044,670 for statewide literacy initiatives.
$10,228,129 for the Pupil Transportation Grant to reflect updated bus count and operating expense.
$5,940,936 for Sparsity Grant funds, including the addition of 93 eligible schools.

$81,100,000 for capital projects at various TCSG institutions.
HEALTHY GEORGIA Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities $39,243,488 to annualize funding for provider rate study recommendations for the New Options Waiver (NOW) and the Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP) and Community Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services providers.

$1,590,028 to fund 400 Mbps of internet connectivity for all schools $10,000,000 to address significant capital repairs across the

statewide.

state's five regional state hospital campuses.

$1,250,000 to establish a High Demand Equipment Grant to $9,481,532 for a new behavioral health crisis center in North support K-12 vocational classrooms in high needs areas statewide. Fulton.

$176,063,181 for construction and renovation projects for local $5,827,563 to annualize 100 slots and to fund 150 new slots for the

school systems.

NOW/COMP Waiver Program.

$20,000,000 to replace 227 school buses.

$5,641,871 to annualize funding for community-based facilities that provide services to child and adolescent, forensic, and intellectually and developmentally disabled populations.

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Budget Highlights
Fiscal Year 2026

$4,757,076 for 67 new forensic beds at three regional state hospitals.
$1,701,600 for the Georgia Housing Voucher program to support the requirements of the U.S. Department of Justice Settlement Agreement.
$1,050,000 to expand alcohol use disorder peer support services and comprehensive substance use disorder treatment in Georgia.
$600,000 for autism centers.

$7,792,339 for the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce for new and expanding residency programs with priority given to rural sites, 150 new residency slots, four child and adolescent psychiatryfellowships, two gastroenterology fellowships, and two maternal fetal medicine fellowships.
$565,204 for the sixth year of the seven-year plan for Mercer School of Medicine's medical school campus in Columbus.
$739,775 for the Georgia Composite Medical Board for three positions and to address career fatigue of healthcare professionals.

$175,000 to address homelessness in the Atlanta area.

Human Services

$100,000 for a new jail diversion pilot in Henry County.
Community Health
$256,598,624 for Medicaid and PeachCare, including $7 million for skilled nursing centers to reflect 2023 cost reports, $28 million for the Medicare Part D Clawback, $36 million for new high-cost drugs, and $22,806,215 for 12 months of continuous eligibility for children under the age of 19.

$19,293,420 for utilization growth and increased costs of care in Out-of-Home care.
$6,135,219 for a 2% provider rate increase for Child Caring Institutions, Child Placing Agencies, foster parents, and relative caregivers.
$5,758,228 for a $3,000 salary enhancement for eligibility caseworkers.

$23,364,109 to increase reimbursement rates for emergency medical services and air ambulance transports, neonatologists and maternal fetal medicine specialists, applied behavioral analysis, select primary care and dental codes, privately-owned intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities, and newborn deliveries in rural counties.
$4,157,000 for one-time grants for two federally qualified health centers, telecare and maternal health programs, a regional vascular center, and behavioral and mental health services stabilization and augmentation.

$1,719,204 to replace federal funds for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) deemed ineligible by the Administration for Children and Families.
$1,500,000 for a wraparound services pilot.
$1,099,200 for non-Medicaid home and community-based services.
$371,500 for community action teams to deter child welfare involvement.

$1,144,332 for consulting, actuarial, and personnel for the Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).
$327,780 for the Georgia Board of Dentistry for the operations of new licensing software, two new positions, protective equipment, training and investigative software services, and the retention of licensing personnel.

$300,000 for essential clothing and supplies for foster youth.
$250,000 to place foster youth closer to their biological families.
$191,428 for the DeKalb County District Attorney's Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) Office to support the attainment of child support for out of state non-custodial parents.

$240,886 for the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy for the operations of new licensing software, two new positions, and the retention of licensing personnel.
$47,869 for three Katie Beckett caseworkers and operations to address increased workload.
$2,911,921 for the cost of updating the State Health Benefit Plan pharmacy reimbursement framework to implement HB 196 (2025 Session).

$125,000 to expand a heavy equipment operator certification program for high-risk youth.
$75,000 to expand services for at-risk girls.
$60,899 to expand participation in the Child Support Lien Network to include real property and lump sum matching services.
$89,937 for the Council on Aging to increase funds for personnel.

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Fiscal Year 2026

Vocational Rehabilitation
$7,487,711 to renovate Georgia Hall kitchen and dining room and Roosevelt Hall auditorium and stage at Roosevelt Warm Springs.

$6,800,000 for the design and construction of a new Day Reporting Center and Field Office in Columbus.
Department of Corrections

$1,725,626 to eliminate safety hazards and replace outdated electrical infrastructure and a damaged underground water line at Georgia Industries for the Blind.
Public Health

$44,054,759 to add correctional officer positions to improve staff to offender ratios.
$14,554,667 for salary increases for all correctional officer staff to improve recruitment and retention.

$4,598,239 to expand the maternal health pilot, increase access to maternal fetal medicine in rural communities, and fund improvements at birthing facilities and perinatal centers.
$1,165,000 for improvements and renovations to district offices and public health laboratories.

$11,091,561 to address salary compression to improve career path and retention opportunities for correctional officers.
$3,843,497 for an 8% salary increase for behavioral health counselor positions to align with statewide averages to improve recruitment and retention.

$550,895 for the retention and recruitment of Babies Can't Wait Services Coordinators and Special Instructors.
$437,000 for the cost of mailing Low THC Oil patient registry cards pursuant to Senate Bill 495 (2024 Session).
$297,500 to enhance the Alzheimer's and related dementia registry.
$250,000 to implement the recommendations of the state viral hepatitis plan.

$2,477,370 for a 4% salary increase for education, chaplain, food service, and maintenance positions to align with statewide averages to improve recruitment and retention.
$3,584,932 for body cameras and tasers for increased facility security.
$4,283,926 for additional officer tablets to improve documentation and information sharing on offender management and to implement an off-site mail screening solution to inhibit contraband and ensure the safety of facility staff.

$50,000 for Reach Out and Read Georgia to provide children with books during well-visit appointments.
Veterans Service $3,676,250 to for 40 additional beds and to address the rising costs of healthcare at the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes. $2,071,607 to replace air handling units and roofing, repair flooring and drives, and install cameras at the Milledgeville Georgia War Veterans Home and Cemetery. $1,000,000 for research on treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and wraparound services to benefit veterans and their families.
SAFE GEORGIA
Department of Community Supervision
$9,595,467 for personnel to reflect increased retention of community supervision officers.

$6,393,785 to add a total of 500 additional private prison beds at Coffee Correctional Institution and Wheeler Correctional Institution, not to include per diem increase.
$13,647,284 for contractual increase to per diem rates at private prison facilities to account for increased consumer price index costs.
$15,000,000 for critical capital maintenance and repairs.
$15,592,952 for additional facility maintenance personnel and regional support staff to address critical facility maintenance needs.
$1,022,013 for a "tiger team" to support existing GDC locking team in addressing repairs needed on facility locks, locking controls, and security electronics.
$2,601,532 for skilled craftsman "tiger teams" focused on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fabrication needs in facilities.
$31,012,934 for increases to health contracts to support increased population.

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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Budget Highlights
Fiscal Year 2026

$805,281 for Technical College System of Georgia vocational educational contracts.
$6,200,000 for design and construction of a long-term, acute care facility unit at Johnson State Prison.
$15,500,000 for additional construction at McRae State Prison.
$1,177,195 for increased food costs for new facilities and operations.
$9,975,450 for a $6 per diem increase for County Correctional Institutions.
$4,114,511 for continuation of the Digital Forensics Unit through a contract.
$3,805,472 for personnel for the Over Watch and Logistics (OWL) Unit and ongoing technology fees.
$1,950,000 for the annual operational costs of the Data Intelligence Advanced Integration system.
$2,708,175 for the opening of 100 additional beds at Smith Transitional Center.
Department of Defense
$16,000,000 for renovations and site improvements at six Readiness Centers and other department facilities.
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
$5,184,500 for furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the Medical Examiner Annex at Headquarters.
$3,800,000 for design of the Region 10 Investigative Office and Crime Scene Garage.
$1,018,184 for three additional positions at the Central Crime Lab and for crime lab instrumentation service contracts.
$1,033,531 for two crime scene technical leaders and three digital forensic investigators.
$1,000,000 for a gang case management system and gang enforcement efforts, statewide.
$531,591 to offset the loss of federal funds for four criminal intelligence analysts for the Georgia Information Sharing Analysis Center.
$390,789 to establish a Strategic Threat Assessment Group.
$389,714 for two additional Assistant Crime Lab Managers at the Headquarters crime lab.

$327,546 for three handheld portable mass spectrometer chemical detection systems, accessories and warranties to address crime lab chemistry backlog.
$150,000 for advanced DNA testing and genetic genealogy testing for cold case investigations.
$3,125,000 to offset the loss of federal funds affecting core services for victims of crimes at the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.
$1,060,125 to increase the number of individuals served through accountability courts at the Council of Accountability Court Judges.
$309,055 for one training coordinator, the implementation of new juvenile treatment courts, and the expansion of existing juvenile courts at the Council of Accountability Court Judges.
$421,608 for two advocate positions and improved operations of the End Human Trafficking Georgia 24/7 Hotline at the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.
$400,312 to offset the loss of federal funds affecting the continued operations at the Receiving Hope Center at the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to support victims of human trafficking.
$250,000 for gang prevention activities in Chatham County at the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.
Department of Juvenile Justice
$5,000,000 for upgrades to safety and security systems at facilities, statewide.
$3,630,500 for additional design of an 80-bed facility expansion for Macon YDC/RYDC.
$3,500,000 for additional construction funds for a 56-bed facility expansion at Muscogee YDC.
$1,200,000 to increase behavioral health services' salaries and delivery to address youth mental health problems, statewide.
$1,172,750 to replace 30 vehicles, statewide.
$854,530 for an 8% salary increase for behavioral health counselor positions to align with statewide averages to improve recruitment and retention.
$3,173,303 for a 4% salary increase for all Juvenile Correctional Officer staff to improve recruitment and retention.
$1,330,348 for a 4% salary increase for education, chaplain, food service, and maintenance positions to align with statewide averages to improve recruitment and retention.

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Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Budget Highlights
Fiscal Year 2026

$351,582 for a 2% rate increase for Child Caring Institutions, Child Placing Agencies, foster parents, and relative caregivers.

$300,521 for three accountants to improve financial reporting and oversight.

State Board of Pardons and Paroles

Department of Banking and Finance

$127,915 for two victim advocate positions. Department of Public Safety
$6,405,000 for major facility improvements, fencing, and security upgrades to posts, statewide.
$1,000,000 for protection of communities.

$423,935 for two examiners specializing in Merchant Acquirer Limited Purpose Banks to address increased workload caused by new charters.
Department of Driver Services
$1,964,000 for equipment replacements, self-service kiosks, and generator and HVAC replacements at Customer Service Centers.

$600,000 for aviation equipment improvements.
$250,000 for maintenance improvements at the Waycross post.
$490,785 for additional instructional needs at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center.

$136,110 for maintenance contracts for self-service kiosks, statewide.
Department of Law
$1,624,964 for a merit-based retention initiative for attorney positions.

$15,921,103 for the construction of a new basic law enforcement $268,464 to expand the Gang Prosecution Unit to the Savannah

training building at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center.

region.

$13,442,000 for the construction of a new Department of Public Safety training building and range at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center.
$1,265,000 for campus elevator modernization at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center.
$783,200 for the construction of an additional braking exercise course to support to the expanded basic law enforcement training program at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center.
RESPONSIBLE AND EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT
Department of Administrative Services
$1,515,754 for supplemental payments for first responders diagnosed with occupational post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

$748,143 to expand the Human Trafficking Unit to the Macon and Augusta regions.
$350,000 to purchase 10 vehicles for the Prosecution Division, statewide.
Department of Revenue
$17,300,000 for local reimbursement for timber severance tax per passage of SB52/HB223 (2025 Session)
$3,595,426 for maintenance and support of the Integrated Tax System (ITS).
$2,624,900 for maintenance and support of the Driver Record and Integrated Vehicle Enterprise System (DRIVES).
$315,619 for increased postage costs associated with motor vehicle registration and licensing.
Public Defender Council

Georgia Building Authority $44,477,954 for the renovation of the Department of Agriculture building. $15,000,000 for renovations on Capitol Hill. Department of Labor

$633,555 to annualize positions for new judicial circuits and circuit judges.
Public Service Commission $102,573 for the state share of new pipeline inspector positions. $250,000 for a targeted salary increase for the Utilities Regulation program.

$2,000,000 for repairs and renovations at career centers, statewide.

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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Budget Highlights
Fiscal Year 2026

GROWING GEORGIA
Department of Agriculture
$1,033,250 for completion of repairs and modifications for the recommissioning of the Tifton Lab.

Department of Natural Resources
$12,780,000 for major renovations and improvements at State Parks and Department facilities.
$1,120,000 for vehicle replacements and new emergency response equipment for the Environmental Protection Division.

$844,738 to replace equipment in the Consumer Protection $13,600,000 for construction of a consolidated Region 2 Office in

program.

Gainesville.

$490,873 for personnel to meet licensing and inspection requirements for hemp products pursuant to SB 494 (2024 Session).
$450,000 for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and emergency response.
$200,000 to pilot the Georgia Grown Wood Product Program.

$1,300,000 for construction of a redesigned park entrance at Tallulah Gorge State Park.
$1,971,413 for the Solid Waste Trust Fund generated through scrap tire fee collections to provide funding for the administration of the scrap tire management activity and enable emergency, preventative, and corrective actions at solid waste disposal facilities.

$188,839 for two meat inspection supervisor positions. $125,000 for an emergency management specialist position. Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority $1,142,680 for facility major improvements and renovations.

$349,000 for reef/migratory fish surveys of offshore anglers.
$216,665 for the Wildlife Endowment Trust Fund generated through the sale of Lifetime Sportsman Licenses to provide funding for conservation and management of wildlife and fisheries resources.
$250,000 to control the impact of chronic wasting disease.

State Forestry Commission

$1,785,000 for the replacement of vehicles and firefighting equipment, statewide.
$1,410,000 for repairs and renovations to county unit offices, statewide.
$975,420 for overtime pay earned by firefighters while awaiting reimbursements from the federal government or other states.
$814,000 for competition of the Liberty-Long unit office construction project.
$641,748 for grants to counties with more than 20,000 acres of state-owned land pursuant to O.C.G.A. 48-14-1.
Department of Community Affairs
$500,000 to increase statewide Regional Commission funding to assist communities with coordinated planning.

MOBILE GEORGIA
Department of Transportation
$274,976,802 for the Department of Transportation to reflect projected FY 2026 motor fuel revenue collections.
$9,656,617 for the Transportation Trust Fund for transportation projects pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session).
$5,592,384 for the Georgia Transit Trust Fund pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session).
$3,639,942 for Airport Aid projects.
$2,000,000 for pedestrian safety and traffic improvements in the Cumberland Community Improvement District.
$3,500,000 for roadway safety improvements.

$750,000 to expand the Accountable Housing Initiative.

$2,000,000 to improve homelessness programs through the State Housing Trust Fund.

$500,000 for special housing assistance programs.

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Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Estimated State Revenues Appropriations and Reserves

State Funds Sources and Appropriations

Original FY 2025

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

$34,425,232,212 1,560,273,909
148,615,599 1,848,188 254,319
$36,136,224,227
$36,136,224,227

Amended FY 2025
$364,417,323 2,726,282,175 $3,090,699,498
$35,737,325,798 1,502,717,000 73,086,147 148,615,599 1,848,188 254,319
$37,463,847,051
$40,554,546,549

FY 2026
$35,948,439,390 1,499,153,364 163,333,591 148,615,900 2,010,871 134,209
$37,761,687,325 $37,761,687,325

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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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 Hotel - Motel Excise Tax Highway Impact Fees Alternative Fueled Vehicle Fee Other DOR Interest, Fees, and Sales For-Hire Ground Transport Excise Tax Fireworks Excise Tax 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 Super Speeder Fines Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Payments Ambulance Provider Fees Scrap Tire Fees Solid Waste Tipping Fees Lifetime Sportsmen License Fees Georgia Agricultural Tax Exemption Fees State Children's Trust Fund Indigent Defense Fees
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Georgia Revenues
Reported and Estimated

FY 2022 Reported

FY 2023 Reported

FY 2024 Reported

FY 2025 Estimated

FY 2026 Estimated

$18,286,845,422 2,509,683,080 8,316,950,628 1,602,054,203 238,573,964 228,617,334
378,280 413,341,250 799,185,363 32,395,629,522
643,223,392 $33,038,852,913

$16,969,071,606 3,807,573,351 8,918,944,437 837,218,224 235,580,018 227,079,482
164,501 407,303,337 831,320,119 32,234,255,075
680,839,774 $32,915,094,849

$16,018,874,571 3,614,952,904 9,004,591,344 1,759,944,320 223,106,723 223,548,760
230,360 408,566,270 862,654,069 32,116,469,321
769,487,323 $32,885,956,644

$15,655,705,563 3,440,615,393 9,185,373,642 2,162,688,178 215,515,979 220,813,608
410,759,549 860,972,700 32,152,444,612
681,208,843 $32,833,653,455

$15,693,797,140 3,254,360,783 9,434,974,148 2,308,243,731 208,224,970 218,155,374
413,046,876 884,110,448 32,414,913,470
750,707,907 $33,165,621,377

$189,166,172 13,158,629
202,324,801 23,597,313 3,145,263
463,123,921 $692,191,298

$200,199,407 13,427,066 14,988,051
228,614,524 32,412,973 2,739,494
535,037,202 $798,804,193

$203,425,701 12,803,841 22,041,599
238,271,141 38,005,356 2,674,971
541,537,211 $820,488,678

$206,703,988 12,843,021 22,865,991
242,413,000 38,754,062 2,808,720
425,000,000 $708,975,782

$210,035,106 12,843,021 22,865,991
245,744,118 39,577,585 2,949,155
475,000,000 $763,270,858

$15,399,519 45,913,925 25,652,162 1,221,756 10,930,112 51,764,786 3,882,604 23,674,784 45,980,811 15,615,792 1,423,936
138,473,485 15,973,651
171,488,514 21,606,365
144,697,456 388,670,737
7,666,636 17,493,568
1,703,405 2,127,728 1,285,459 31,985,447

$119,151,713 868,959,151 27,102,034 1,166,491 11,394,481 49,265,797 1,826,066 115,492,222 44,089,256 15,536,621 536,507 144,770,220 17,888,118 165,385,110 23,716,278 144,713,035 387,434,224 8,040,734 7,866,886 14,679,767 1,776,800 2,133,856 1,316,070 34,531,790

$198,141,125 1,373,477,460
25,998,554 1,550,250
11,604,633 60,573,665
740,306 34,291,779 42,645,340 14,892,509
1,422,358 137,247,339
16,829,618 170,538,716
24,919,391 128,552,063 401,061,474
5,844,367 9,838,299 11,771,491 1,993,465 2,225,567 1,222,837 36,777,367

$183,841,486 807,815,825 25,579,000 1,200,000 11,216,000 46,000,000 1,446,689 20,000,000 45,721,755 14,754,599 1,450,000 129,425,925 18,000,000 161,060,417 21,000,000 159,618,486 457,188,256 8,903,574 7,647,896 13,988,543 1,538,110 2,000,000 1,300,000 34,000,000

$168,199,071 613,854,908 26,167,000 1,200,000 11,216,000 59,000,000 750,000 20,000,000 45,879,043 14,754,599 1,450,000 138,000,000 20,000,000 165,611,413 21,000,000 158,995,531 464,183,027 8,812,014 7,647,896 13,988,543 1,538,110 2,000,000 1,300,000 34,000,000

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Georgia Revenues
Reported and Estimated

Peace Officers' and Prosecutors' Training Funds Interest Fees and Sales - Other Departments Total Interest Fees and Sales State General Funds Receipts

FY 2022 Reported
19,178,465 $1,203,811,102 $1,896,002,400
$34,934,855,313

FY 2023 Reported
21,866,544 $2,230,639,771 $3,029,443,964
$35,944,538,813

Lottery for Education Lottery for Education Proceeds and Interest Lottery for Education Unrestricted Reserves
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
Agency Surplus Returned Other Agency Surplus Collected
Funds Available from Beginning Fund Balance Mid-Year Adjustment for Education (K-12) Unreserved, Undesignated Surplus
Total State Funds

1,478,824,149
181,033,268 1,362,757 351,005 2,794 43,423
$36,596,472,710
256,850,675
285,918,303
$37,139,241,687

1,588,498,061
170,703,834 1,611,604 110,586 20,370 1,453,303
$37,706,936,571
501,490,431
349,348,553
$38,557,775,555

FY 2024 Reported
21,126,962 $2,735,286,933 $3,555,775,611 $36,441,732,255
1,609,441,511
156,955,977 1,913,773 200,199 19,985 2,460,238
$38,212,723,939
350,644,437
359,445,388 2,000,000,000 $40,922,813,764

FY 2025 Estimated
20,000,000 $2,194,696,561 $2,903,672,343 $35,737,325,798
1,502,717,000 73,086,147
148,615,599 1,848,188 254,319
$37,463,847,051
364,417,323 2,726,282,175 $40,554,546,549

FY 2026 Estimated
20,000,000 $2,019,547,155 $2,782,818,013 $35,948,439,390
1,499,153,364 163,333,591 148,615,900 2,010,871 134,209
$37,761,687,325
$37,761,687,325

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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Revenue History

Fiscal Year

Taxes and Fees

1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Est. 2026 Est.

$5,020.7 5,421.3 5,890.9 6,467.7 7,196.4 7,258.2 7,356.2 8,249.9 8,906.5 9,625.7
10,446.2 11,131.4 11,233.6 12,696.1 13,781.9 14,689.0 14,005.5 13,624.8 14,584.6 15,814.0 17,338.8 18,840.4 18,727.8 16,766.7 15,215.8 16,558.6 17,270.0 18,295.9 19,167.8 20,434.7 22,237.4 23,268.4 24,319.9 25,571.1 25,478.9 28,591.8 34,934.9 35,944.5 36,441.7 35,737.3 35,948.4

Percent Change
9.0% 8.0% 8.7% 9.8% 11.3% 0.9% 1.4% 12.1% 8.0% 8.1% 8.5% 6.6% 0.9% 13.0% 8.6% 6.6% -4.7% -2.7% 7.0% 8.4% 9.6% 8.7% -0.6% -10.5% -9.2% 8.8% 4.3% 5.9% 4.8% 6.6% 8.8% 4.6% 4.5% 5.1% -0.4% 12.2% 22.2% 2.9% 1.4% -1.9% 0.6%

Lottery Funds

Tobacco Settlement
Funds

Brain and Spinal
Injury Trust Fund

Other Revenues

Reserves

$362.4 514.9 558.5 593.6 515.0 662.6 710.5 719.5 737.0 757.5 787.4 813.5 848.0 892.0 892.0 894.0 886.4 847.0 903.2 929.1 947.0 982.5
1,100.8 1,108.1 1,157.8 1,233.3 1,260.3 1,546.9 1,478.8 1,588.5 1,609.4 1,575.8 1,662.5

$205.6 165.8 184.1 182.9 155.9 159.4 149.3 156.8 164.5 177.4 146.7 138.5 141.1 212.8 139.9 138.4 137.2 141.3 169.8 165.9 158.3 176.1 181.0 170.7 157.0 148.6 148.6

$37.0

96.4

96.5

140.4

163.0

148.8

180.8

148.8

181.2

261.9

194.2

199.8

172.4

$1.6

164.3

1.7

1.4

4.6

2.5

3.0

3.7

2.0

3.6

2.0

1.7

2.1

0.3

2.0

0.3

2.3

0.1

2.4

99.5

2.0

0.1

1.8

0.1

1.5

0.2

1.3

0.3

1.4

0.7

1.4

1.3

1.4

1.1

1.4

0.4

1.4

0.4

1.6

1.6

1.9

2.7

1.8

0.3

3,090.7

2.0

0.1

Total Revenues
$5,020.7 5,421.3 5,890.9 6,467.7 7,196.4 7,295.2 7,452.6 8,346.4 9,409.3
10,303.6 11,153.5 11,905.8 11,897.4 13,539.9 14,959.9 15,768.5 15,126.4 14,737.6 15,693.8 16,790.0 18,343.2 19,895.9 19,789.9 17,841.7 16,251.2 17,546.4 18,316.8 19,539.7 20,256.8 21,557.5 23,477.1 24,519.4 25,649.5 26,973.0 26,900.0 30,316.6 36,596.4 37,706.9 38,212.7 40,554.5 37,761.7

Percent Increase
9.0% 8.0% 8.7% 9.8% 11.3% 1.4% 2.2% 12.0% 12.7% 9.5% 8.2% 6.7% -0.1% 13.8% 10.5% 5.4% -4.1% -2.6% 6.5% 7.0% 9.3% 8.5% -0.5% -9.8% -8.9% 8.0% 4.4% 6.7% 3.7% 6.4% 8.9% 4.4% 4.6% 5.2% -0.3% 12.7% 20.7% 3.0% 1.3% 6.1% -6.9%

Note:
Amounts shown in millions. Revenues for fiscal years 1986 - 2024 are reported numbers. Revenues for Fiscal Years 2025 and 2026 are estimated. Other revenues include interest on Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Trust Fund, Guaranteed Revenue Debt, payments from state entities, Indigent Care Trust Fund Revenues from 1991 through 2003, funds from the Job and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003, and National Mortgage Settlement funds received in FY 2013.

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Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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 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

FY 2025 Original Budget

Amended FY 2025

FY 2026

$17,390,468 26,039,595 22,388,929 46,493,165

$17,390,468 26,039,595 22,588,929 46,493,165

$18,015,468 26,664,595 23,364,111 47,905,532

$26,678,028 23,545,865 9,808,748
124,772,723 92,156,009 18,968,827

$26,561,098 23,703,087 9,808,748
122,567,936 91,892,079 18,982,678

$27,677,694 26,262,541 9,810,645
131,005,428 103,428,047
19,622,337

$8,279,311 19,983,814 66,271,485 14,916,241 1,652,842,691 62,249,802 5,262,581,021 1,495,621,218 222,740,461 12,628,545 86,117,996 613,306,642 39,189,026 13,249,375,595 66,320,844 52,328,490 61,795,882 1,028,095,764 232,821,762 250,452,108 388,064,187
8,578,260 45,935,667 188,188,840 21,293,305 82,527,477 431,886,865 254,827,024 12,819,894 3,389,252,304 225,088,779 39,935,622 1,155,710,040

$8,273,341 308,452,401 251,975,251
15,168,652 1,649,714,527
908,661,777 5,348,633,724 1,841,449,851
227,135,297 12,628,545 87,139,996
620,828,789 38,839,934
13,417,518,668 566,314,844 52,328,490 237,171,555
1,074,132,018 212,539,607 252,027,081 387,994,173 8,578,260 46,448,007 205,438,220 21,236,127 82,648,086 430,531,174 257,323,874 12,886,144
3,409,146,818 224,514,525 36,971,477
1,181,135,188

$8,434,126 21,323,123 70,606,640 15,414,266 1,712,144,114 57,498,299 5,553,191,485 1,695,298,277 232,862,212 12,466,401 86,415,442 640,395,675 38,416,004 13,701,947,205 80,436,844 54,010,299 63,573,254 1,059,937,900 172,606,128 260,647,384 395,229,317
8,930,190 49,495,901 181,105,001 21,407,799 82,937,857 435,017,588 256,072,312 13,180,213 3,600,383,387 243,463,186 35,895,388 1,394,811,214

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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Summary of Appropriations

Departments/Agencies Teachers Retirement System Technical College System of Georgia Department of Transportation Department of Veterans Service State Board of Workers' Compensation Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission 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 Ambulance Provider Fees Motor Fuel Funds State Children's Trust Funds Georgia Agricultural Trust Funds Trauma Care Trust Funds Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds Solid Waste Trust Funds Hazardous Waste Trust Funds Fireworks Trust Funds Transit Trust Funds Transportation Trust Funds
TOTAL STATE GENERAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

FY 2025 Original Budget
62,000 489,183,833 2,388,903,670
28,461,126 21,775,490 866,598,978 1,190,969,811
36,136,224,227

Amended FY 2025
62,000 489,111,832 3,667,637,476
33,711,330 21,775,490 1,317,069,548 1,183,364,669
40,554,546,549

FY 2026 62,000
538,302,828 2,696,305,327
33,144,535 21,730,780 715,736,336 1,067,094,690
37,761,687,325

1,560,273,909 148,615,599 1,848,188 254,319 410,990,552 152,886,715 9,381,009
2,201,466,000 1,316,070 2,133,856
16,227,940 1,776,800 7,866,886
14,679,767 2,739,494
32,412,973 228,614,524

1,575,803,147 148,615,599 1,848,188 254,319 457,188,256 159,618,486 8,903,574
2,445,474,339 1,316,070 2,133,856
16,227,940 1,776,800 7,866,886
14,679,767 2,739,494
32,412,973 228,614,524

1,662,486,955 148,615,900 2,010,871 134,209 464,183,027 158,995,531 8,812,014
2,476,442,802 1,222,837 2,225,567
16,389,873 1,993,465 9,838,299
11,771,491 2,674,971
38,005,357 238,271,141

$31,342,739,626

$35,449,072,331

$32,517,613,015

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Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Summary of Appropriations: by Policy Area

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

FY 2025 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
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 Nursing Home Provider Fees Georgia Composite Medical Board Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency Georgia Board for Physician Workforce Department of Human Services State Children's Trust Fund Council on Aging Family Connection Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Trust Fund Commission (SGF) 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 Georgia Trauma Care Trust Funds Department of Veterans Service Total
Safe Georgia Department of Community Supervision Georgia Commission on Family Violence Department of Corrections Department of Defense

$71,882,694 541,423,948 13,249,375,595 3,365,511,415
629,161 9,837,760 13,273,968 135,806,910 1,018,849,961 1,053,169
62,000 489,183,833 $18,896,890,414
$1,638,273,215 10,255,138 786,942 3,527,396
4,436,953,474 124,062,351 410,990,552 152,886,715 9,381,009 4,612,028 3,285,334 120,409,558 978,569,807 1,316,070 376,625 10,359,889 28,997,214 8,221,840
254,319 386,378,246
13,864,327 1,848,188
13,568,164 16,227,940 28,461,126 $8,403,867,467
$222,001,562 738,899
1,495,621,218 12,628,545

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Amended FY 2025
$71,982,694 548,846,095 13,417,518,668 3,385,384,294
629,161 9,859,395 13,273,968 153,079,967 1,026,957,052 1,098,169
62,000 489,111,832 $19,117,803,295
$1,635,423,933 10,255,138 786,942 3,248,514
4,386,631,839 124,062,351 457,188,256 159,618,486 8,903,574 4,612,028 3,285,334 204,331,856
1,024,573,647 1,316,070 409,039
10,359,889 28,997,214
8,221,840
254,319 387,080,826
13,864,327 1,848,188
11,509,893 16,227,940 33,711,330 $8,536,722,773
$226,396,398 738,899
1,841,449,851 12,628,545

FY 2026
$77,355,059 563,040,616 13,701,947,205 3,576,087,486
627,460 10,396,448 13,271,993 294,309,805 1,099,446,339
1,055,070 62,000
538,302,828 $19,875,902,309
$1,697,534,982 10,255,138 826,598 3,527,396
4,661,868,427 124,062,351 464,183,027 158,995,531 8,812,014 5,278,810 3,304,145 126,687,180
1,010,462,383 1,222,837 466,562
10,359,889 29,070,180
8,221,840
134,209 390,201,143
13,864,628 2,010,871
12,551,073 16,389,873 33,144,535 $8,793,435,622
$232,123,038 739,174
1,695,298,277 12,466,401
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Summary of Appropriations: by Policy Area

Departments/State Agencies State Funds (Other State General Funds) and Attached Agencies Georgia Bureau of Investigations Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Department of Juvenile Justice State Board of Pardon and Paroles 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 Georgia Technology Authority 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 Georgia Public Defender Council Public Service Commission Department of Revenue Tobacco Settlement Funds Fireworks Trust Funds Secretary of State Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission Professional Engineering and Land Surveyors Board

FY 2025 Original Budget
162,555,896 87,896,212
388,064,187 21,293,305
212,050,075 1,853,034 3,668,756 6,284,249
30,970,910 $2,645,626,848
$17,390,468 26,039,595 22,388,929 46,493,165 26,678,028 23,545,865 9,808,748
124,772,723 92,156,009 18,968,827 4,222,387 900,612 3,156,312 1,655,951 3,327,863 15,000,000 14,916,241 86,117,996 66,320,844 30,838,913 1,476,162 6,261,372 1,399,522 1,829,469 8,730,690 11,259,754
232,821,762 8,578,260
45,935,667 82,527,477 12,819,894 221,915,502
433,783 2,739,494 27,957,159 1,697,973 1,361,143

Amended FY 2025
163,865,000 88,162,081
387,994,173 21,236,127
212,934,129 1,853,034 4,337,193 6,865,773
31,333,745 $2,999,794,948
$17,390,468 26,039,595 22,588,929 46,493,165 26,561,098 23,703,087 9,808,748
122,567,936 91,892,079 18,982,678 4,216,417 900,612 3,156,312
231,613,828 3,327,863
73,510,710 15,168,652 87,139,996 566,314,844 198,838,913
1,476,162 13,511,372
1,399,522 1,829,469 8,730,690 11,385,427 212,539,607 8,578,260 46,448,007 82,648,086 12,886,144 221,341,248
433,783 2,739,494 27,957,159 1,733,828 1,361,143

FY 2026 167,133,572 93,513,812 395,229,317 21,407,799 212,809,782 1,854,276 4,344,539 6,322,125 30,741,590
$2,873,983,702
$18,015,468 26,664,595 23,364,111 47,905,532 27,677,694 26,262,541 9,810,645
131,005,428 103,428,047
19,622,337 4,225,601 902,213 3,306,312 2,995,260 3,327,863
15,000,000 15,414,266 86,415,442 80,436,844 31,008,317
1,475,882 5,004,456 1,400,557 1,829,910 8,952,136 13,901,996 172,606,128 8,930,190 49,495,901 82,937,857 13,180,213 240,354,432
433,783 2,674,971 28,204,735 1,806,873 1,361,143

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Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Summary of Appropriations: by Policy Area

Departments/State Agencies State Funds (Other State General Funds) and Attached Agencies Georgia Real Estate Commission State Elections Board State Board of Workers' Compensation Total
Growing Georgia Department of Agriculture Georgia Agricultural Trust Funds Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority State Soil and Water Conservation Commission Georgia Development Authority Department of Community Affairs OneGeorgia Authority Georgia Environmental Finance Authority Department of Economic Development State Forestry Commission Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds Solid Waste Trust Funds Hazardous Waste Trust Funds Total
Mobile Georgia Department of Transportation Motor Fuel Funds Transportation Trust Funds Georgia Transit Trust Funds State Road and Tollway Authority (State General Funds) Total
Capital and Debt Management Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission 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 Ambulance Provider Fees Motor Fuel Funds State Children's Trust Funds Georgia Agricultural Trust Funds Trauma Care Trust Funds

FY 2025 Original Budget
3,130,111 5,789,236 21,775,490 $1,335,139,396

Amended FY 2025
3,130,111 2,789,236 21,775,490 $2,274,910,168

FY 2026 3,133,354 1,389,283
21,730,780 $1,337,593,096

$59,961,353 2,133,856 899,778 3,276,498
34,535,967 26,460,340
1,253,495 39,189,026 52,328,490 163,865,387
1,776,800 7,866,886 14,679,767 $408,227,643

$60,665,119 2,133,856 899,778 3,276,498
185,000,000 39,647,942 99,460,340
769,553,495 38,839,934 52,328,490
181,114,767 1,776,800 7,866,886
14,679,767 $1,457,243,672

$62,913,268 2,225,567 2,042,458 3,425,347
35,284,464 20,460,340
1,753,495 38,416,004 54,010,299 157,501,746
1,993,465 9,838,299 11,771,491 $401,636,243

$41,346,890 2,086,529,283
228,614,524 32,412,973
$2,388,903,670

$1,029,611,357 2,330,537,622 228,614,524 32,412,973 46,461,000
$3,667,637,476

$45,150,783 2,374,878,046
238,271,141 38,005,357
$2,696,305,327

$866,598,978 $1,076,033,094
114,936,717 $2,057,568,789
$36,136,224,227

$1,317,069,548 $1,068,427,952
114,936,717 $2,500,434,217
$40,554,546,549

$715,736,336 $965,529,934
101,564,756 $1,782,831,026
$37,761,687,325

1,560,273,909 148,615,599 1,848,188 254,319 410,990,552 152,886,715 9,381,009
2,201,466,000 1,316,070 2,133,856
16,227,940

1,575,803,147 148,615,599 1,848,188 254,319 457,188,256 159,618,486 8,903,574
2,445,474,339 1,316,070 2,133,856
16,227,940

1,662,486,955 148,615,900 2,010,871 134,209 464,183,027 158,995,531 8,812,014
2,476,442,802 1,222,837 2,225,567
16,389,873

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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Summary of Appropriations: by Policy Area

Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds Solid Waste Trust Funds Hazardous Waste Trust Funds Fireworks Trust Funds Transit Trust Funds Transportation Trust Funds
TOTAL STATE GENERAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

1,776,800 7,866,886 14,679,767 2,739,494 32,412,973 228,614,524
$31,342,739,626

1,776,800 7,866,886 14,679,767 2,739,494 32,412,973 228,614,524
$35,449,072,331

1,993,465 9,838,299 11,771,491 2,674,971 38,005,357 238,271,141
$32,517,613,015

24

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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 2023 Expenditures
$12,361,931 21,107,137 15,024,596 43,070,044
$29,174,245 18,804,579 8,954,732
101,008,485 84,826,261 19,228,053
$8,137,060 65,594,772 58,912,329 14,373,476 1,389,746,095
251,391,943 3,849,284,205
190,045,395 1,340,677,982
12,145,375 75,650,764 451,687,850
53,659,065 11,401,469,298
64,783,388 43,977,956 50,375,760 933,101,399 253,778,707 215,739,422 339,064,976
9,309,037 35,988,520 174,351,502 18,894,679 20,500,000 73,441,502 361,399,314 244,984,923 11,603,054 3,247,636,930 203,415,734

FY 2024 Expenditures
$14,086,532 23,092,574 16,296,244 44,235,602
$27,536,537 20,850,078 9,213,162
114,305,807 89,053,325 18,383,504
$8,148,458 213,139,262
63,776,637 14,411,066 1,561,656,378
535,642,540 4,268,167,414
208,479,289 1,422,978,935
12,668,485 89,806,614 521,581,951
67,728,305 12,205,735,870
561,910,561 57,716,726 56,224,757
1,002,169,315 310,941,794 206,587,428 358,306,021 11,479,031 41,299,113 185,441,635 20,050,228
80,050,615 395,356,839 242,640,039
12,753,982 3,301,119,982
211,745,324

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$17,390,468 26,039,595 22,588,929 46,493,165
$26,561,098 23,703,087 9,808,748
122,567,936 91,892,079 18,982,678
$8,273,341 308,452,401 251,975,251
15,168,652 1,649,714,527
908,661,777 5,348,633,724
227,135,297 1,841,449,851
12,628,545 87,139,996 620,828,789
38,839,934 13,417,518,668
566,314,844 52,328,490
237,171,555 1,074,132,018
212,539,607 252,027,081 387,994,173
8,578,260 46,448,007 205,438,220 21,236,127
82,648,086 430,531,174 257,323,874
12,886,144 3,409,146,818
224,514,525

FY 2026 Budget
$18,015,468 26,664,595 23,364,111 47,905,532
$27,677,694 26,262,541 9,810,645
131,005,428 103,428,047
19,622,337
$8,434,126 21,323,123 70,606,640 15,414,266 1,712,144,114
57,498,299 5,553,191,485
232,862,212 1,695,298,277
12,466,401 86,415,442 640,395,675
38,416,004 13,701,947,205
80,436,844 54,010,299 63,573,254 1,059,937,900 172,606,128 260,647,384 395,229,317
8,930,190 49,495,901 181,105,001 21,407,799
82,937,857 435,017,588 256,072,312
13,180,213 3,600,383,387
243,463,186

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

25

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 State Financing and Investment Commission Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
TOTAL STATE FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

FY 2023 Expenditures
28,566,220 988,336,374
76,617 544,493,367 2,010,453,797
25,460,923 18,902,874
1,246,324,950
$30,681,297,596

FY 2024 Expenditures
35,088,371 1,080,610,207
59,856 534,010,457 2,393,250,342
27,528,609 19,568,852 1,527,012,775 1,166,808,342
$35,410,705,771

Amended FY 2025 Budget
36,971,477 1,181,135,188
62,000 489,111,832 3,667,637,476
33,711,330 21,775,490 1,317,069,548 1,183,364,669
$40,554,546,549

FY 2026 Budget
35,895,388 1,394,811,214
62,000 538,302,828 2,696,305,327
33,144,535 21,730,780 715,736,336 1,067,094,690
$37,761,687,325

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 Ambulance Provider Fees Motor Fuel Funds State Children's Trust Fund Georgia Agricultural Trust Funds Trauma Care Trust Funds Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds Solid Waste Trust Funds Hazardous Waste Trust Funds Fireworks Trust Funds Transit Trust Funds Transportation Trust Funds
TOTAL STATE GENERAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

$1,267,717,256 146,681,407 947,300
387,434,224 144,713,035
8,040,734 1,840,621,058
979,428 1,884,774 13,590,822
4,737,731 3,970,967 2,722,391 15,927,599 150,215,854
$26,691,113,017

$1,412,474,604 148,296,803 597,395 200,199 401,061,473 128,552,063 5,844,367
1,999,724,965 693,339
2,127,728 14,280,506
7,566,698 4,577,828 3,145,263 23,550,681 200,743,713
$31,057,268,147

$1,575,803,147 148,615,599 1,848,188 254,319 457,188,256 159,618,486 8,903,574
2,445,474,339 1,316,070 2,133,856
16,227,940 1,776,800 7,866,886
14,679,767 2,739,494
32,412,973 228,614,524
$35,449,072,331

$1,662,486,955 148,615,900 2,010,871 134,209 464,183,027 158,995,531 8,812,014
2,476,442,802 1,222,837 2,225,567
16,389,873 1,993,465 9,838,299
11,771,491 2,674,971
38,005,357 238,271,141
$32,517,613,015

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Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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 2023 Expenditures
$12,509,055 21,616,191 16,628,026 43,118,512
$29,471,113 42,004,515 8,954,732
135,615,215 86,029,903 21,823,966
$37,317,508 426,487,493
73,760,868 14,380,747 1,703,526,715
508,106,799 22,094,135,943
1,400,695,555 197,818,396 119,397,748 82,136,620
1,924,623,623
62,529,380 14,464,749,989
93,774,667 65,888,080 4,522,770,394 3,304,027,714 522,799,074 362,581,632 355,140,871 148,385,664 132,326,328 430,961,825 19,049,254 22,701,418 122,791,408 1,371,102,239 330,940,620 12,840,890 9,789,124,428 210,051,916 52,082,664

FY 2024 Expenditures
$14,210,979 23,542,314 16,742,774 44,295,602
$27,834,705 57,926,387 9,213,162
142,143,191 90,089,324 20,945,043
$42,436,977 489,384,788
95,044,880 14,436,773 1,894,648,160
797,324,429 22,370,273,700
1,526,654,105 217,649,587 118,924,251 97,407,607
1,686,672,554
75,632,376 16,345,406,712
593,049,258 88,178,337
909,860,762 2,408,680,337
851,028,055 365,698,022 380,193,271 152,304,482 134,835,168 500,569,689
20,240,570 2,273,729
136,662,322 1,146,462,848
355,630,984 14,237,285
10,013,647,780 1,068,737,109 56,508,472

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$17,390,468 26,039,595 22,588,929 46,553,165
$26,711,098 28,169,774 9,876,234
124,807,739 91,973,204 20,842,501
$34,859,506 594,894,246 263,552,097
15,168,652 2,088,813,248
1,158,699,054 23,801,717,188
1,858,219,522 228,900,012 111,162,590 89,984,117
1,228,988,174
39,766,124 15,715,810,201
602,173,539 68,792,026
269,444,323 2,414,744,418
223,135,728 353,600,587 394,595,950
54,060,312 130,129,379 378,173,191
21,236,127 2,400,000
116,158,848 918,000,875 317,891,688
14,117,244 10,217,873,801
227,820,255 42,713,797

FY 2026 Budget
$18,015,468 26,664,595 23,364,111 47,965,532
$27,827,694 30,729,228 9,878,131
133,245,231 103,509,172
21,482,160
$35,020,291 308,174,344
82,183,486 15,414,266 2,393,926,485
307,535,576 24,681,464,662
1,712,067,948 234,626,927 111,000,446 89,259,563
1,248,555,060
39,342,194 16,000,238,738
116,295,539 70,473,835 95,846,022
2,387,344,465 243,202,249 362,220,890 401,831,094 54,412,242 133,177,273 353,839,972 21,407,799 2,400,000 116,448,619 922,487,289 316,640,126 14,411,313
10,409,560,370 246,768,916 41,637,708
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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 State Financing and Investment Commission Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
TOTAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

FY 2023 Expenditures
1,000,107,548 45,486,678
1,182,739,921 5,088,128,482
59,124,090 19,621,918
1,412,889,741
$74,204,878,078

FY 2024 Expenditures
1,101,666,285 49,621,022
1,105,733,907 5,682,304,128
62,498,101 20,297,362 1,527,012,775 1,219,980,251
$76,186,752,688

Amended FY 2025 Budget 1,192,048,493
59,364,527 1,224,477,404 5,455,366,211
61,387,067 22,149,322 1,317,069,548 1,196,758,904
$74,941,171,002

FY 2026 Budget 1,405,724,519
59,364,527 1,273,668,400 4,484,042,422
60,820,272 22,104,612 715,736,336 1,080,488,925
$73,113,847,042

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Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Summary of Statewide Budget Changes FY 2026

Departments/Agencies Legislative Branch General Assembly Department of Audits and Accounts
Judicial Branch Court of Appeals Judicial Council Juvenile Courts Prosecuting Attorneys Superior Courts Supreme Court

Risk Pool Adjustments
$51,593 2,376
($7,727) 4,893 765
25,344 7,673 2,589

Executive Branch State Accounting Office 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 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 Transportation Department of Veterans Service State Board of Workers' Compensation
TOTAL STATE FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

$10,401 (130,839)
(3,487) (1,554,023)
3,899 323,696 2,050,909 328,406
(896) (240,567)
(267) 2,871 (220,336) 52,709 (46,212) (358,660) (117,411) 134,947 146,289 (8,306) 68,300 (24,004) (12,026) (175,177) 29,566 (340,677) (29,439) (1,231,154) 225,989 (3,531) 7,183 (191,038) 1,669,865 (59,587) (42,272)
$352,627

TeamWorks Adjustment

TRS Adjustment

($29,899) 10,087

$344

$7,201 (758)
(12,346) 7,030 1,293

$149

$384 19,805
4,313 122,801 (5,402) (80,315) 260,488
64,048 (35,325) (29,176)
8,527 (9,600) 23,640 11,932 (27,227) 194,167 (20,727) 31,590 (19,046) (2,985) (24,419) (3,977) (1,395) 13,051
1,868 (5,447)
7,185 (2,536) 33,077
553 (360) 102,759 (1,219) 3,108 (2,590)
$614,158

14,101 164
63,602
479 2,778
1,079,658
102,038,347
3,163 647 330 687
128,124
139 10,840
556
12,010,242
516 7,989 364,910
63,638 152
$115,791,555

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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
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
5,500 5,000 4,500 4,000 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000
500 0

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 2,704,664,669 4,288,774,541 5,240,228,297 5,391,680,822 5,466,259,838

Revenue Shortfall Reserve
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
Filled Filled Filled Filled

Revenue Shortfall Reserve Amounts by Fiscal Year

Millions

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State Debt Service as a Percentage of Prior Year Net Treasury Receipts

The following sets forth the highest aggregate annual debt service (including recommended debt) as a percentage of the net treasury receipts for the prior fiscal year. Prior to FY 1984 the maximum percentage allowed by the Constitution was 15 percent.

Fiscal Year 2026 (Est.) 2025 (Est.)
2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010

Highest Annual Debt Service
$1,198,395,231 1,288,547,310 1,337,577,458 1,337,707,640 1,245,787,010 1,251,450,166 1,332,638,909 1,309,352,179 1,360,383,742 1,289,557,703 1,293,491,829 1,282,438,777 1,231,358,905 1,219,674,733 1,228,532,294 1,314,870,945 1,278,325,792

Prior Year Net Treasury Receipts
$37,463,847,051 38,212,723,939 37,706,936,571 36,596,472,710 30,316,588,230 26,900,038,894 26,973,017,172 25,649,499,261 24,519,402,190 23,476,964,891 21,557,498,541 20,256,765,495 19,539,691,059 18,316,797,048 17,546,376,094 16,251,244,423 17,832,365,614

Percentage 3.2% 3.4% 3.5% 3.7% 4.1% 4.7% 4.9% 5.1% 5.5% 5.5% 6.0% 6.3% 6.3% 6.7% 7.0% 8.1% 7.2%

Source: Debt service from Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission. Treasury receipts from State Accounting Office.

12.0%

11.0%

Constitutional Debt Service Limit: 10% of Prior Year Receipts

10.0%

9.0% 8.0% 7.0% 6.0% 5.0% 4.0% 3.0%

8.1%

7.2%

7.0% 6.7% 6.3% 6.3% 6.0%

5.5% 5.5% 5.1% 4.9% 4.7%

4.1%

3.7% 3.5% 3.4% 3.2%

2.0%

1.0%

0.0% 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 (Est.) (Est.)

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Dedicated State Revenues
FY 2026

State Trust Funds Georgia Agricultural Trust Fund Hazardous Waste Trust Fund
Fireworks Trust Fund Solid Waste Trust Fund State Children's Trust Fund Transit Trust Fund Transportation Trust Fund
Trauma Care Trust Fund Wildlife Endowment Trust Fund

Dedicated Fee Sources Georgia Agricultural Tax Exemption Fees Solid Waste Tipping Fees Hazardous Waste Superfund Title III Hazardous Waste Substance Fee Fireworks Excise Tax Scrap Tire Fees State Children's Trust Fund For-Hire Ground Transport Excise Tax Hotel - Motel Excise Tax Highway Impact Fees Alternative Fuel Vehicle Fee Excessive Speeding Fines Lifetime Sportsmen License Fees
Total Fee and Fine Collections

FY 2024 Revenues
$2,225,567.00 10,147,101.00
1,150,843.00 473,547.00
2,674,971.00 9,838,299.00 1,222,837.00 38,005,357.00 203,425,701.00 12,803,841.00 22,041,599.00 16,389,873.00 1,993,465.00 $322,393,001

Agency/Program Department of Agriculture
Marketing and Promotion Department of Human Services
Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Department of Natural Resources
Hazardous Waste Trust Fund Solid Waste Trust Fund Wildlife Resources Department of Public Health Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission Department of Revenue Local Government Services Department of Transportation Capital Construction Projects Capital Maintenance Projects Planning Transit Transit Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority Payments to Atlanta- Region Transit Link (ATL) Authority

Trust Fund Uses Georgia Agricultural Trust Funds

FY 2026 Budget $2,225,567

State Children's Trust Funds

1,222,837

Hazardous Waste Trust Funds Solid Waste Trust Funds Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds

11,771,491 9,838,299 1,993,465

Trauma Care Trust Funds

16,389,873

Fireworks Trust Funds

2,674,971

Transportation Trust Funds Transportation Trust Funds Transportation Trust Funds Transportation Trust Funds Transit Trust Funds Transportation Trust Funds Transportation Trust Funds
Total Use of Trust Funds

140,735,735 44,157,476 2,000,000 14,313,521 38,005,357 27,854,078 9,210,331
$322,393,001

Constitutional 1% Limitation on Dedication of State Revenues

FY 2026 Appropriation of Dedicated State Revenues

$322,393,001

FY 2024 General Fund Revenue Collections

$36,441,732,255

Percent of State Revenues Dedicated

0.88%

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Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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) College Completion Grants HOPE High School Equivalency Exam HOPE Grant HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools
Subtotal
TOTAL LOTTERY FUNDS

FY 2025 Current Budget
$541,423,948 $541,423,948
$11,085,359 10,000,000 500,000 76,573,700 74,782,841
845,908,061 $1,018,849,961
$1,560,273,909

Amended FY 2025
$548,846,095 $548,846,095
$11,085,359 10,000,000 500,000 78,580,383 74,782,841
852,008,469 $1,026,957,052
$1,575,803,147

FY 2026
$563,040,616 $563,040,616
$11,098,270 10,000,000 500,000 93,789,605 88,239,188
895,819,276 $1,099,446,339 $1,662,486,955

Lottery Reserves
Georgia's lottery laws require maintenance of a single Shortfall Reserve. The Shortfall Reserve must equal at least 50% of the average amount of net proceeds deposited into such account for the preceding three fiscal years. As of June 30, 2024, the required Shortfall Reserve balance was $779,460,620.

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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Tobacco Settlement Funds

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

FY 2025 Original Budget

DCH DCH DBHDD

$117,870,545 6,191,806
10,255,138 $134,317,489

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

$2,391,687 2,931,942 6,715,857 120,101 500,000 1,204,740 433,783
$14,298,110

TOTAL TOBACCO SETTLEMENT FUNDS

$148,615,599

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

$10,255,138 124,062,351
13,864,327 433,783
$148,615,599

Amended FY 2025
$117,870,545 6,191,806
10,255,138 $134,317,489
$2,391,687 2,931,942 6,715,857 120,101 500,000 1,204,740 433,783
$14,298,110
$148,615,599
$10,255,138 124,062,351
13,864,327 433,783
$148,615,599

FY 2026
$117,870,545 6,191,806
10,255,138 $134,317,489
$2,391,687 2,931,942 6,716,158 120,101 500,000 1,204,740 433,783
$14,298,411
$148,615,900
$10,255,138 124,062,351
13,864,628 433,783
$148,615,900

34

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Transportation Funds
Amended FY 2025

Transportation Funds Available Motor Fuel Funds (AFY 2025 Estimated)
Motor Fuel Undesignated, Unsreserved Surplus Interest on Motor Fuel Deposits

Subtotal: Motor Fuel Funds Trust Funds (FY 2023 Collections)
Hotel/Motel Fees Highway Impact Fees Alternative Fuel Vehicle Fees Rideshare Fees

State General Funds State General Funds

Subtotal: Trust Funds

Subtotal: State General Funds

TOTAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS AVAILABLE

Original FY 2025

Changes

Amended FY 2025

$2,067,466,000 0
134,000,000 $2,201,466,000
$200,199,407 13,427,066 14,988,051 32,412,973
$261,027,497
$41,346,890 $41,346,890
$2,503,840,387

$95,222,178 98,944,675 49,841,486
$244,008,339
$0 0 0 0
$0
$1,034,725,467 $1,034,725,467
$1,278,733,806

$2,162,688,178 98,944,675
183,841,486 $2,445,474,339
$200,199,407 13,427,066 14,988,051 32,412,973
$261,027,497
$1,076,072,357 $1,076,072,357
$3,782,574,193

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

Original FY 2025

Changes

Amended FY 2025

$885,544,844 150,588,167 3,167,938 90,794,582 220,146,601 4,346,461 2,900,880 138,726,423 529,162,085 61,151,302
$2,086,529,283
$114,936,717 $114,936,717 $2,201,466,000

$110,965,627 100,000,000 9,020 1,000,000 24,400,834 0 0 1,697,000 5,408,559 527,299
$244,008,339
$0 $0 $244,008,339

$996,510,471 250,588,167 3,176,958 91,794,582 244,547,435 4,346,461 2,900,880 140,423,423 534,570,644 61,678,601
$2,330,537,622
$114,936,717 $114,936,717 $2,445,474,339

Use of Transportation Trust Funds Department of Transportation
Capital Construction Capital Maintenance
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Original FY 2025

Changes

Amended FY 2025

$135,971,563 44,157,476

$0

$135,971,563

0

44,157,476

35

Transportation Funds
Amended FY 2025

Transit

Use of Transportation Trust Funds

Planning

Payments to Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority

Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority Subtotal

Total - Transportation Trust Funds

Original FY 2025
9,421,226 2,000,000 9,210,331 27,853,928 $228,614,524 $228,614,524

Changes

Amended FY 2025

0

9,421,226

0

2,000,000

0

9,210,331

0

27,853,928

$0

$228,614,524

$0

$228,614,524

Use of Transit Trust Funds Department of Transportation
Transit Subtotal Total - Transit Trust Funds

Original FY 2025

Changes

Amended FY 2025

$32,412,973 32,412,973
$32,412,973

$0

$32,412,973

$0

32,412,973

$0

$32,412,973

Use of State General Funds Department of Transportation
Airport Aid Transit Rail Ports and Waterways Freight Infrastructure Projects Local Road Assistance Administration Routine Maintenance Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority Subtotal Total - State General Funds
TOTAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS

Original FY 2025

Changes

Amended FY 2025

$26,359,425 500,000
13,090,324 1,397,141 0 0 0 0
$41,346,890 $41,346,890
$2,503,840,387

$7,800,000 0
12,975,000 2,489,467
500,000,000 265,000,000 200,000,000
46,461,000 $1,034,725,467 $1,034,725,467
$1,278,733,806

$34,159,425 500,000
26,065,324 3,886,608
500,000,000 265,000,000 200,000,000
46,461,000 $1,076,072,357 $1,076,072,357
$3,782,574,193

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Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Transportation Funds
FY 2026

Transportation Revenues Motor Fuel Funds (FY 2026 Estimated)
Motor Fuel Interest on Motor Fuel Deposits

Subtotal: Motor Fuel Funds Trust Funds (FY 2024 Collections)
Hotel/Motel Fees Highway Impact Fees Alternative Fuel Vehicle Fees Rideshare Fees

State General Funds State General Funds

Subtotal: Trust Funds

Subtotal: State General Funds

TOTAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS AVAILABLE

Original FY 2025
$2,067,466,000 134,000,000
$2,201,466,000
$200,199,407 13,427,066 14,988,051 32,412,973
$261,027,497
$41,346,890 $41,346,890 $2,503,840,387

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

Original FY 2025
$885,544,844 150,588,167 3,167,938 90,794,582 220,146,601 4,346,461 2,900,880 138,726,423 529,162,085 61,151,302
$2,086,529,283
$114,936,717 $114,936,717 $2,201,466,000

Use of Transportation Trust Funds
Department of Transportation Capital Construction Capital Maintenance Transit
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Original FY 2025
$135,971,563 44,157,476 9,421,226

Changes
$240,777,731 34,199,071
$274,976,802
$3,226,294 (623,225) 7,053,548 5,592,384
$15,249,001
$3,803,893 $3,803,893 $294,029,696
Changes
$102,647,286 110,000,000 12,121 2,309,316 27,497,680 0 6,526 4,178,027 33,667,360 8,030,447
$288,348,763
($13,371,961) ($13,371,961) $274,976,802
Changes
$4,764,172 $0
$4,892,295

FY 2026
$2,308,243,731 168,199,071
$2,476,442,802
$203,425,701 12,803,841 22,041,599 38,014,955
$276,286,096
$45,150,783 $45,150,783 $2,797,879,681
FY 2026
$988,192,130 260,588,167 3,180,059 93,103,898 247,644,281 4,346,461 2,907,406 142,904,450 562,829,445 69,181,749
$2,374,878,046
$101,564,756 $101,564,756 $2,476,442,802
FY 2026
$140,735,735 44,157,476 14,313,521
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Transportation Funds
FY 2026

Use of Transportation Trust Funds
Planning Payments to Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority Subtotal Total - Transportation Trust Funds

Original FY 2025
2,000,000 9,210,331 27,853,928 $228,614,524 $228,614,524

Use of Transit Trust Funds Department of Transportation
Transit Subtotal Total - Transit Trust Funds

Original FY 2025
$32,412,973 $32,412,973 $32,412,973

Use of State General Funds Department of Transportation
Airport Aid Local Road Assistance Administration Ports and Waterways Rail Transit Subtotal Total - State General Funds
TOTAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS

Original FY 2025
$26,359,425 0
1,397,141 13,090,324
500,000 $41,346,890 $41,346,890
$2,503,840,387

Changes
$0 $0 $150 $9,656,617 $9,656,617

FY 2026
2,000,000 9,210,331 27,854,078 $238,271,141 $238,271,141

Changes
$5,592,384 $5,592,384 $5,592,384

FY 2026
$38,005,357 $38,005,357 $38,005,357

Changes
$3,640,575 5,500,000 1,500
(4,838,182) (500,000)
$3,803,893 $3,803,893
$294,029,696

FY 2026
$30,000,000 5,500,000 1,398,641 8,252,142 0
$45,150,783 $45,150,783
$2,797,870,083

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Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Funding for Hurricane Helene Response
Amended FY 2025

Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 when it struck Florida on September 26, 2024. It entered Georgia as a Category 2, weakening to a tropical storm, as it swept across the state from Valdosta to Augusta. Hurricane Helene caused widespread destruction to infrastructure, agriculture, timberland, and individuals, requiring an unprecedented level of emergency response from state agencies to assist those impacted. Below are the items included in the Amended FY 2025 budget for response needs by state agencies for the

Funding for Storm Response Department of Administrative Services
Risk Management Propety Liability Impact to State Agencies Subtotal: Department of Administrative Services

Amended FY 2025
$50,000,000 $50,000,000

Department of Agriculture Payments to Georgia Development Authority Disaster Relief to Farmers and Timber Producers

Subtotal: Department of Administrative Services

$185,000,000 $185,000,000

Department of Community Affairs Payments to OneGeorgia Authority Grants to Nonprofits for Community Rebuilding and Recovery Subtotal: Department of Administrative Services

$25,000,000 $25,000,000

Department of Community Health Health Care Access and Improvement Grants for Public Rural and Critical Access Hospitals and Federally Qualified Health Centers Subtotal: Department of Administrative Services

$22,130,723 $22,130,723

Office of the Governor Governor's Emergency Fund FEMA Emergency Protective Measures, Other Needs Assistance, and Hazard Mitigation Debris Removal for Impacted Communities NextGen 911 and Emergency Services Subtotal: Office of the Governor

$113,000,000 50,000,000 5,750,000
$168,750,000

University System of Georgia Board of Regents Public Libraries Grants for Public Libraries in the Declared Disaster Area

Subtotal: Office of the Governor

$1,427,041 $1,427,041

Department of Transportation Capital Construction Replace Funds from Motor Fuel Tax Holiday Due to Storm Routine Maintenance Debris Removal, Infrastructure Rehabilitation, and Sign Replacement Subtotal: Department of Transportation

$98,944,675
200,000,000 $298,944,675

Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission Capital Projects Fund Georgia Forestry Commission - Firefighting Helicopter Georgia Forestry Commission - Environmental Cab Tractors Replace Debt Defeasance Funds Used or Farmer and Timber Producer Relief and Debris Removal Subtotal: Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission

$4,785,000 10,989,262 100,000,000 $115,774,262

TOTAL FUNDING FOR STORM RESPONSE

$867,026,701

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41

42

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Lieutenant Governor's Office 1. No change. Total Change

Secretary of the Senate's Office 1. No change. Total Change

Senate 1.

No change. Total Change

Georgia Senate
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2025 Budget Changes

FY 2026 Budget Changes

Lieutenant Governor's Office 1. Increase funds for projected expenditures and growth of the field constituent program. 2. Increase funds for legislative operations. Total Change

Secretary of the Senate's Office 1. No change. Total Change

Senate 1.

Increase funds for legislative operations. Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$50,000 150,000 $200,000
$0 $0
$425,000 $425,000

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

43

Georgia Senate
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$17,390,468

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$17,390,468

Changes
$0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$17,390,468 $17,390,468

$17,390,468 $17,390,468

Total Funds

$17,390,468

$0

$17,390,468

$17,390,468

Changes
$625,000 $625,000 $625,000

FY 2025 Original Budget

Lieutenant Governor's Office

State General Funds

2,146,940

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,146,940

Secretary of the Senate's Office

State General Funds

1,553,243

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,553,243

Senate

State General Funds

13,690,285

TOTAL FUNDS

$13,690,285

Changes
0 $0
0 $0
0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

2,146,940 $2,146,940

2,146,940 $2,146,940

1,553,243 $1,553,243

1,553,243 $1,553,243

13,690,285 $13,690,285

13,690,285 $13,690,285

Changes
200,000 $200,000
0 $0
425,000 $425,000

FY 2026 Budget
$18,015,468 $18,015,468 $18,015,468
FY 2026 Budget
2,346,940 $2,346,940
1,553,243 $1,553,243
14,115,285 $14,115,285

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Georgia Senate
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2023 Expenditures
$1,353,003 1,369,315 9,786,736
$12,509,054
$12,509,054

FY 2024 Expenditures
$1,890,734 1,477,176
10,843,069
$14,210,979

FY 2025 Original Budget
$2,146,940 1,553,243
13,690,285
$17,390,468

$14,210,979

$17,390,468

16,405 130,718 $147,123
12,361,931 $12,361,931

124,447 $124,447
14,086,532 $14,086,532

17,390,468 $17,390,468

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$2,146,940 1,553,243
13,690,285 $17,390,468 $17,390,468
17,390,468 $17,390,468

FY 2026 Budget
$2,346,940 1,553,243
14,115,285 $18,015,468 $18,015,468
18,015,468 $18,015,468

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

45

Georgia House of Representatives
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2025 Budget Changes

House of Representatives 1. No change. Total Change

FY 2026 Budget Changes

House of Representatives 1. Increase funds for legislative operations. Total Change

$0 $0
$625,000 $625,000

46

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Georgia House of Representatives
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$26,039,595

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,039,595

Changes
$0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$26,039,595 $26,039,595

$26,039,595 $26,039,595

Total Funds

$26,039,595

$0

$26,039,595

$26,039,595

Changes
$625,000 $625,000 $625,000

House of Representatives State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2025 Original Budget
26,039,595 $26,039,595

Changes
0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

26,039,595 $26,039,595

26,039,595 $26,039,595

Changes
625,000 $625,000

FY 2026 Budget
$26,664,595 $26,664,595 $26,664,595
FY 2026 Budget
26,664,595 $26,664,595

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

47

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

Georgia House of Representatives
Department Financial Summary

FY 2023 Expenditures
$21,616,191
$21,616,191

FY 2024 Expenditures
$23,542,314
$23,542,314

FY 2025 Original Budget
$26,039,595
$26,039,595

$21,616,191

$23,542,314

$26,039,595

509,054 $509,054
21,107,137 $21,107,137

449,739 $449,739
23,092,574 $23,092,574

26,039,595 $26,039,595

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$26,039,595 $26,039,595 $26,039,595
26,039,595 $26,039,595

FY 2026 Budget $26,664,595 $26,664,595 $26,664,595
26,664,595 $26,664,595

48

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

General Assembly
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2025 Budget Changes
Ancillary Activities Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government. Recommended Change:
1. No change. 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. No change. 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 for legislative operations. Total Change
FY 2026 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%.
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
3. Increase funds for legislative operations. 4. Increase funds for the Office of General Counsel for the Senate. 5. Increase funds for the Office of General Counsel for the House of Representatives.
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. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 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 for legislative operations.
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

$0 $0
$0 $0
$200,000 $200,000
$344 51,593 150,000 350,000 350,000 $901,937
($29,899) ($29,899)
$100,000
49

General Assembly
Program Budgets
2. Increase funds for the Judicial Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 6.43% to 8.89%. Total Change

3,144 $103,144

50

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

General Assembly
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$22,388,929

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$22,388,929

Changes
$200,000 $200,000

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$22,588,929 $22,588,929

$22,388,929 $22,388,929

Total Funds

$22,388,929

$200,000

$22,588,929

$22,388,929

Changes
$975,182 $975,182 $975,182

FY 2025 Original Budget

Ancillary Activities

State General Funds

14,574,539

TOTAL FUNDS

$14,574,539

Legislative Fiscal Office

State General Funds

1,430,300

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,430,300

Office of Legislative Counsel

State General Funds

6,384,090

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,384,090

Changes
0 $0
0 $0
200,000 $200,000

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

14,574,539 $14,574,539

14,574,539 $14,574,539

1,430,300 $1,430,300

1,430,300 $1,430,300

6,584,090 $6,584,090

6,384,090 $6,384,090

Changes
901,937 $901,937
(29,899) ($29,899)
103,144 $103,144

FY 2026 Budget
$23,364,111 $23,364,111 $23,364,111
FY 2026 Budget
15,476,476 $15,476,476
1,400,401 $1,400,401
6,487,234 $6,487,234

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

51

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 2023 Expenditures
$10,807,201 1,281,259 4,539,566
$16,628,026
$16,628,026

FY 2024 Expenditures
$10,654,482 1,324,899 4,763,393
$16,742,774

FY 2025 Original Budget
$14,574,539 1,430,300 6,384,090
$22,388,929

$16,742,774

$22,388,929

1,558,697 44,732
$1,603,429
15,024,596 $15,024,596

418,101 28,429
$446,530
16,296,244 $16,296,244

22,388,929 $22,388,929

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$14,574,539 1,430,300 6,584,090
$22,588,929 $22,588,929
22,588,929 $22,588,929

FY 2026 Budget $15,476,476
1,400,401 6,487,234 $23,364,111 $23,364,111
23,364,111 $23,364,111

52

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Department of Audits and Accounts
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2025 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. No change. Total Change
Departmental Administration (DOAA) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs. 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. No change. Total Change
FY 2026 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 Annual Comprehensive 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 3. Increase funds for two data analytics positions and two quality standards positions.
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$2,081 8,831
649,904 53

Department of Audits and Accounts
Program Budgets
4. Increase funds for operations. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 3. Increase funds for operations.
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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 3. Increase funds for operations. Total Change

656,625 Yes
$1,317,441
$133 567
42,150 $42,850
$0 $0
$162 689
51,225 $52,076

54

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Department of Audits and Accounts
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$46,493,165

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$46,493,165

Changes
$0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$46,493,165 $46,493,165

$46,493,165 $46,493,165

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$60,000 $60,000
$46,553,165

$0

$60,000

$60,000

$0

$60,000

$60,000

$0

$46,553,165

$46,553,165

Changes
$1,412,367 $1,412,367
$0 $0 $1,412,367

FY 2025 Original Budget

Audit and Assurance Services

State General Funds

38,038,788

Other Funds

60,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$38,098,788

Departmental Administration (DOAA)

State General Funds

3,212,771

TOTAL FUNDS

$3,212,771

Legislative Services

State General Funds

2,243,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,243,000

Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

State General Funds

2,998,606

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,998,606

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

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

38,038,788 60,000
$38,098,788

38,038,788 60,000
$38,098,788

3,212,771 $3,212,771

3,212,771 $3,212,771

2,243,000 $2,243,000

2,243,000 $2,243,000

2,998,606 $2,998,606

2,998,606 $2,998,606

Changes
1,317,441 0
$1,317,441
42,850 $42,850
0 $0
52,076 $52,076

FY 2026 Budget
$47,905,532 $47,905,532
$60,000 $60,000 $47,965,532
FY 2026 Budget
39,356,229 60,000
$39,416,229
3,255,621 $3,255,621
2,243,000 $2,243,000
3,050,682 $3,050,682

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

55

Department of Audits and Accounts
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Audit and Assurance Services Departmental Administration (DOAA) Legislative Services Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest SUBTOTAL
Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2023 Expenditures
$35,811,468
3,039,917 1,469,731
2,797,395 $43,118,511
$43,118,511

FY 2024 Expenditures
$36,950,635
3,095,315 1,371,088
2,878,565 $44,295,603

FY 2025 Original Budget
$38,098,788
3,212,771 2,243,000
2,998,606 $46,553,165

$44,295,603

$46,553,165

48,468 $48,468
43,070,044 $43,070,044

60,000 $60,000
44,235,602 $44,235,602

60,000 $60,000
46,493,165 $46,493,165

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$38,098,788 3,212,771 2,243,000 2,998,606
$46,553,165
$46,553,165
60,000 $60,000
46,493,165 $46,493,165

FY 2026 Budget $39,416,229
3,255,621 2,243,000 3,050,682 $47,965,532
$47,965,532
60,000 $60,000
47,905,532 $47,905,532

56

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Court of Appeals
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2025 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. Reduce funds for judicial salary increase as legislation failed to pass. 2. Reduce funds for annual leave conversion payouts. Total Change
FY 2026 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 3. Utilize existing funds ($35,000) for annual cyber security insurance premiums.
4. Increase funds to implement new salary structure pursuant to HB86 (2025 Legislative Session) effective January 1, 2026.
5. Increase funds for recruitment and retention increases for attorneys and professional staff with large disparities between current salaries and market values due to critical turnover of experienced senior-level staff effective January 1, 2026.
6. Increase funds for recruitment and retention increases for court staff due to critical turnover effective January 1, 2026.
7. Reduce funds for one-time funds for server room and data closet five-year battery replacement. 8. Reduce funds for judicial salary increase as legislation failed to pass in 2024 Legislative Session.
Total Change

($16,930) (100,000) ($116,930)
($7,727) 7,201 Yes
592,672 338,459 109,272 (23,281) (16,930) $999,666

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

57

Court of Appeals
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$26,678,028

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,678,028

Changes
($116,930) ($116,930)

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$26,561,098 $26,561,098

$26,678,028 $26,678,028

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$150,000 $150,000
$26,828,028

$0 $0
($116,930)

$150,000 $150,000
$26,711,098

$150,000 $150,000
$26,828,028

Changes
$999,666 $999,666
$0 $0 $999,666

Court of Appeals State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2025 Original Budget
26,678,028 150,000
$26,828,028

Changes
(116,930) 0
($116,930)

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

26,561,098 150,000
$26,711,098

26,678,028 150,000
$26,828,028

Changes
999,666 0
$999,666

FY 2026 Budget
$27,677,694 $27,677,694
$150,000 $150,000 $27,827,694
FY 2026 Budget
27,677,694 150,000
$27,827,694

58

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Court of Appeals
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Court of Appeals Georgia State-wide Business Court SUBTOTAL
Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2023 Expenditures
$27,664,366
1,806,747
$29,471,113

FY 2024 Expenditures
$26,000,826
1,833,879
$27,834,705

FY 2025 Original Budget
$26,828,028
$26,828,028

$29,471,113

$27,834,705

$26,828,028

296,868 $296,868
29,174,245 $29,174,245

298,168 $298,168
27,536,537 $27,536,537

150,000 $150,000
26,678,028 $26,678,028

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$26,711,098
$26,711,098
$26,711,098
150,000 $150,000
26,561,098 $26,561,098

FY 2026 Budget $27,827,694
$27,827,694
$27,827,694
150,000 $150,000
27,677,694 $27,677,694

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

59

Judicial Council
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2025 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 judicial security initiatives. 2. Provide funds for personnel for three information technology positions. 3. Increase funds for legal records and county organ preservation. 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. Reduce funds for personal services based on the actual start date of new position. Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$27,018 106,854
50,000 $183,872
($26,015) ($26,015)

60

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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
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. Eliminate funds for judicial salary increase as legislation failed to pass. 2. Utilize existing funds for operational expenses.
Total Change
FY 2026 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. Provide funds for personnel for one certification officer position. 2. Provide funds for personnel for one participant services statewide coordinator position. Total Change
Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to carry out the duties associated with investigative and hearing panels on
the conduct of district attorneys and solicitors general, as well as funding administrative personnel and operations. Recommended Change: 1. Transfer funds for the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission from the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council to Judicial Council. 2. Reflect a new program and purpose statement. 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

$0 $0
($635) Yes
($635)
$158,750 159,375
$318,125
$1,125,000 Yes
$1,125,000
$0 $0

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

61

Judicial Council
Program Budgets
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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 3. Increase funds to annualize the juvenile court case management contract. 4. Increase funds for targeted recruitment and retention initiatives for staff effective January 1, 2026. 5. Increase funds for judicial security initiatives. 6. Provide funds for personnel for three information technology positions. 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. Utilize existing funds ($50,000) and increase funds for personnel for one staff attorney for the Hearing Panel. 2. Transfer funds from Department of Law to Judicial Council for outside legal fees for unanticipated defensive litigation costs. 3. Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rental rates. 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
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 for targeted recruitment and retention initiatives effective January 1, 2026. 2. Increase funds to implement new salary structure pursuant to HB86 (2025 Legislative Session) effective January 1, 2026. 3. Recognize funds for operations. 4. Reduce funds for judicial salary increase as legislation failed to pass in 2024 Legislative Session. Total Change

$0 $0
$4,893 (758)
400,000 100,000 108,600 427,416 $1,040,151
$117,614 50,000 13,764
$181,378
$0 $0
$30,386 22,271 Yes (635)
$52,022

62

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Judicial Council
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$23,545,865

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$23,545,865

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

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

Changes
$157,222 $157,222
$0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$23,703,087 $23,703,087

$23,545,865 $23,545,865

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

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

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$2,829,320 $2,829,320
$28,002,552

$10,000 $10,000
$167,222

$2,839,320 $2,839,320
$28,169,774

$2,829,320 $2,829,320
$28,002,552

Changes
$2,716,676 $2,716,676
$0 $0 $10,000 $10,000 $2,726,676

FY 2025 Original Budget

Council of Accountability Court Judges

State General Funds

1,007,767

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,007,767

Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission

State General Funds

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$0

Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Other Funds

487,212

TOTAL FUNDS

$487,212

Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

State General Funds

844,596

Other Funds

953,203

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,797,799

Judicial Council

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

17,436,648 1,627,367

Other Funds

1,388,905

TOTAL FUNDS

$20,452,920

Judicial Qualifications Commission

State General Funds

1,411,716

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,411,716

Resource Center

State General Funds

900,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$900,000

Changes
0 $0
0 $0
0 $0
0 0 $0
183,872 0 0
$183,872
(26,015) ($26,015)
0 $0

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Georgia State-wide Business Court

State General Funds

1,945,138

Other Funds

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,945,138

(635) 10,000 $9,365

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

1,007,767 $1,007,767

1,007,767 $1,007,767

0

0

$0

$0

487,212 $487,212

487,212 $487,212

844,596 953,203 $1,797,799

844,596 953,203 $1,797,799

17,620,520
1,627,367 1,388,905 $20,636,792

17,436,648
1,627,367 1,388,905 $20,452,920

1,385,701 $1,385,701

1,411,716 $1,411,716

900,000 $900,000

900,000 $900,000

Changes
318,125 $318,125
1,125,000 $1,125,000
0 $0
0 0 $0
1,040,151 0 0
$1,040,151
181,378 $181,378
0 $0

1,944,503 10,000
$1,954,503

1,945,138 0
$1,945,138

52,022 10,000 $62,022

FY 2026 Budget
$26,262,541 $26,262,541
$1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,839,320 $2,839,320 $30,729,228
FY 2026 Budget
1,325,892 $1,325,892
1,125,000 $1,125,000
487,212 $487,212
844,596 953,203 $1,797,799
18,476,799 1,627,367 1,388,905
$21,493,071
1,593,094 $1,593,094
900,000 $900,000
1,997,160 10,000
$2,007,160

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

63

Judicial Council
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources
Council of Accountability Court Judges

FY 2023 Expenditures
$798,440

Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission

Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution
Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

643,785 2,795,636

Judicial Council

35,949,121

Judicial Qualifications Commission Resource Center
SUBTOTAL (Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Georgia State-wide Business Court

1,017,534 800,000
$42,004,516

SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)

FY 2024 Expenditures
$913,426

FY 2025 Original Budget
$1,007,767

715,499
2,865,879 51,334,467
1,297,115 800,000
$57,926,386

487,212
1,797,799 20,452,920
1,411,716 900,000
$26,057,414

$1,945,138 $1,945,138

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

$42,004,516
1,495,876 15,737,448
5,966,613 $23,199,937

$57,926,386
1,390,618 28,985,531
6,700,160 $37,076,309

$28,002,552
1,627,367 2,829,320 $4,456,687

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

18,804,579 $18,804,579

20,850,078 $20,850,078

23,545,865 $23,545,865

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$1,007,767
487,212 1,797,799 20,636,792 1,385,701
900,000 $26,215,271
$1,954,503 $1,954,503
$28,169,774
1,627,367
2,839,320 $4,466,687
23,703,087 $23,703,087

FY 2026 Budget
$1,325,892 1,125,000 487,212 1,797,799
21,493,071 1,593,094 900,000
$28,722,068
$2,007,160 $2,007,160
$30,729,228
1,627,367
2,839,320 $4,466,687
26,262,541 $26,262,541

64

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Juvenile Courts
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2025 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. No change. Total Change
FY 2026 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 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 the Judicial Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 6.43% to 8.89%. Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
$765 $765
$1,132 $1,132

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

65

Juvenile Courts
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$9,808,748

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,808,748

Changes
$0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$9,808,748 $9,808,748

$9,808,748 $9,808,748

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$67,486 $67,486
$9,876,234

$0

$67,486

$67,486

$0

$67,486

$67,486

$0

$9,876,234

$9,876,234

Changes
$1,897 $1,897
$0 $0 $1,897

FY 2025 Original Budget

Council of Juvenile Court Judges

State General Funds

2,026,151

Other Funds

67,486

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,093,637

Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges

State General Funds

7,782,597

TOTAL FUNDS

$7,782,597

Changes
0 0 $0
0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

2,026,151 67,486
$2,093,637

2,026,151 67,486
$2,093,637

7,782,597 $7,782,597

7,782,597 $7,782,597

Changes
765 0
$765
1,132 $1,132

FY 2026 Budget
$9,810,645 $9,810,645
$67,486 $67,486 $9,878,131
FY 2026 Budget
2,026,916 67,486
$2,094,402
7,783,729 $7,783,729

66

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Juvenile Courts
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2023 Expenditures
$1,552,594
7,402,138
$8,954,732

FY 2024 Expenditures
$1,603,857
7,609,305
$9,213,162

FY 2025 Original Budget
$2,093,637
7,782,597
$9,876,234

Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL

$8,954,732

$9,213,162

$9,876,234
67,486 $67,486

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

8,954,732 $8,954,732

9,213,162 $9,213,162

9,808,748 $9,808,748

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$2,093,637 7,782,597
$9,876,234
$9,876,234
67,486 $67,486
9,808,748 $9,808,748

FY 2026 Budget
$2,094,402 7,783,729
$9,878,131
$9,878,131
67,486 $67,486
9,810,645 $9,810,645

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

67

Prosecuting Attorneys
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2025 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.

$0

Total Change

$0

Conflict Case Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist District Attorneys in the execution of their duties when a District
Attorney is disqualified from interest or relationship to engage in a prosecution per OCGA 15-18-5. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Prosecuting Attorneys Qualification Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to address daily expense allowances to occur with the carrying out of
duties associated with investigative and hearing panels on the conduct of district attorneys and solicitorsgeneral, as well as funding administrative personnel and operations. 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. Provide funds to provide one assistant district attorney position for the new judgeship in the Tifton Judicial Circuit effective July 1, 2024, pursuant to HB 906. 2. Reduce funds for one assistant district attorney position for a new judgeship in the Douglas Judicial Circuit effective January 1, 2025, created in SB 347 which did not pass during the 2024 Legislative Session. 3. Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures in personnel. 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. No change. Total Change
FY 2026 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

$0 $0
$0 $0
$70,624 (79,076) (2,196,335) ($2,204,787)
$0 $0
$0 $0

68

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Prosecuting Attorneys
Program Budgets
Conflict Case
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist District Attorneys in the execution of their duties when a District Attorney is disqualified from interest or relationship to engage in a prosecution per OCGA 15-18-5.
Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Increase funds to provide for a revised pay scale and one-step increase for attorneys to support recruitment and retention needs effective January 1, 2026.
3. Increase funds to provide for ongoing recruitment and retention of prosecution support effective January 1, 2026. Total Change
Prosecuting Attorneys Qualification Commission
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to address daily expense allowances to occur with the carrying out of duties associated with investigative and hearing panels on the conduct of district attorneys and solicitorsgeneral, as well as funding administrative personnel and operations.
Recommended Change: 1. Transfer funds to reflect the relocation of the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualification Commission to Judicial Council. 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%.
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
3. Increase funds to provide for a revised pay scale and one-step increase for Assistant District Attorneys to support recruitment and retention needs effective January 1, 2026.
4. Increase funds for ongoing recruitment and retention of prosecution support effective January 1, 2026.
5. Increase funds for one District Attorney, one Chief Assistant District Attorney, one Drug Court Assistant District Attorney, one Juvenile Court Assistant District Attorney, and one Accountability Court Assistant District Attorney for the West Georgia Judicial Circuit pursuant to SB424 (Session 2024).
6. Increase funds to annualize additional assistant district attorney positions for new judgeships in Tifton and Houston Judicial Circuits.
7. Increase funds for two additional Assistant District Attorney positions for new judgeships in the Alapaha and Douglas Judicial Circuits effective January 1, 2026 and recognize existing Assistant District Attorney position in Augusta Judicial Circuit.
8. Increase funds for the Judicial Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 6.43% to 8.89%.
9. Reduce funds for one Assistant District Attorney position for a new judgeship in the Douglas Judicial Circuit created in SB347 (2024 Session) which did not pass. Total Change

$827 41,729
5,597 $48,153
($1,125,000) ($1,125,000)
$149 19,197 5,074,284 414,015 1,099,017 201,340 179,746 21,446 (79,076) $6,930,118

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

69

Prosecuting Attorneys
Program Budgets
Prosecuting Attorney's Council
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance
programs. 2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 3. Increase funds to provide for a revised pay scale and one-step increase for attorneys to support recruitment
and retention needs effective January 1, 2026. 4. Increase funds to provide for ongoing recruitment and retention of prosecution support effective January 1,
2026. 5. Increase funds for one-time development cost of Tracker Case Management System. 6. Reduce funds to reflect ongoing maintenance cost of repeat offender gang case management system. 7. Increase funds for ongoing maintenance of Tracker Case Management System.
Total Change

$5,320
(12,346) 109,347
77,113
690,000 (800,000)
310,000 $379,434

70

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Prosecuting Attorneys
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$124,772,723

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$124,772,723

Changes
($2,204,787) ($2,204,787)

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$122,567,936 $122,567,936

$124,772,723 $124,772,723

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$2,239,803 $2,239,803
$127,012,526

$0 $0
($2,204,787)

$2,239,803 $2,239,803
$124,807,739

$2,239,803 $2,239,803
$127,012,526

Changes
$6,232,705 $6,232,705
$0 $0 $6,232,705

FY 2025 Original Budget

Council of Superior Court Clerks

State General Funds

190,721

TOTAL FUNDS

$190,721

Conflict Case

State General Funds

1,652,129

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,652,129

Prosecuting Attorneys Qualification Commission

State General Funds

1,125,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,125,000

District Attorneys

State General Funds

111,384,923

Other Funds

2,239,803

TOTAL FUNDS

$113,624,726

Prosecuting Attorney's Council

State General Funds

10,419,950

TOTAL FUNDS

$10,419,950

Changes
0 $0
0 $0
0 $0
(2,204,787) 0
($2,204,787)
0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

190,721 $190,721

190,721 $190,721

1,652,129 $1,652,129

1,652,129 $1,652,129

1,125,000 $1,125,000

1,125,000 $1,125,000

109,180,136 2,239,803
$111,419,939

111,384,923 2,239,803
$113,624,726

10,419,950 $10,419,950

10,419,950 $10,419,950

Changes
0 $0
48,153 $48,153
(1,125,000) ($1,125,000)
6,930,118 0
$6,930,118
379,434 $379,434

FY 2026 Budget
$131,005,428 $131,005,428
$2,239,803 $2,239,803 $133,245,231
FY 2026 Budget
190,721 $190,721
1,700,282 $1,700,282
0 $0
118,315,041 2,239,803
$120,554,844
10,799,384 $10,799,384

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

71

Prosecuting Attorneys
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources
Council of Superior Court Clerks Council of Superior Court Clerks - Special Project
Conflict Case

FY 2023 Expenditures
$185,166
345,000

Prosecuting Attorneys Qualification Commission

District Attorneys

123,642,494

Prosecuting Attorney's Council

11,442,555

SUBTOTAL

$135,615,215

FY 2024 Expenditures
$185,166

FY 2025 Original Budget
$190,721

1,241,439
128,664,681 12,051,905
$142,143,191

1,652,129
1,125,000 113,624,726
10,419,950
$127,012,526

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

$135,615,215
14,261,135 1,856,247
18,489,347 $34,606,729

$142,143,191
11,860,111 15,977,273 $27,837,384

$127,012,526
2,239,803 $2,239,803

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

101,008,485 $101,008,485

114,305,807 $114,305,807

124,772,723 $124,772,723

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$190,721
1,652,129 1,125,000 111,419,939 10,419,950 $124,807,739
$124,807,739
2,239,803 $2,239,803
122,567,936 $122,567,936

FY 2026 Budget
$190,721
1,700,282
120,554,844 10,799,384
$133,245,231 $133,245,231
2,239,803 $2,239,803 131,005,428 $131,005,428

72

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Superior Courts
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2025 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. No change. 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. No change. 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. Reduce funds for the creation of one additional judgeship in the Douglas Circuit effective January 1, 2025, created in SB 347 which did not pass during the 2024 Legislative Session but was funded in the FY 2025 Appropriations Act (HB 916). 2. Reduce the initial equipment set-up funds for the first six months of funding added for the Atlantic Circuit new judgeship created in SB 66 (2023 Legislative Session). 3. Reduce the initial equipment set-up funds for the first six months of funding added for the Coweta Circuit new judgeship created in HB 243 (2023 Legislative Session). 4. Reduce the initial equipment set-up funds for the first six months of funding added for the Dougherty Circuit new judgeship created in HB 77 (2023 Legislative Session). Total Change
FY 2026 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. No change. 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. No change. Total Change
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

$0 $0
$0 $0
($218,555) (15,125) (15,125) (15,125)
($263,930)
$0 $0
$0 $0
73

Superior Courts
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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures.
3. Increase funds for the employer contribution rate for Judicial Retirement System from 6.43% to 8.89%.
4. Reduce funds for the creation of one additional judgeship in the Douglas Circuit effective January 1, 2025, created in SB 347 which did not pass during the 2024 Legislative Session but was funded in the FY 2025 Appropriations Act (HB 916).
5. Increase funds to annualize a new judgeship in the Houston Circuit created in HB 960 (2024 Legislative Session).
6. Increase funds to annualize a new judgeship in the Tifton Circuit created in HB 906 (2024 Legislative Session).
7. Increase funds to implement new salary structure pursuant to HB85 (2025 Legislative Session), effective January 1, 2026.
8. Increase funds for the creation of one additional judgeship in the Alapaha Circuit, effective January 1, 2026.
9. Increase funds for the creation of one additional judgeship in the Douglas Circuit, effective January 1, 2026.
10. Increase funds for the creation of one additional judgeship in the Augusta Circuit, effective January 1, 2026.
11. Reduce the initial equipment set-up funds for the Atlantic Circuit new judgeship created in SB 66 (2023 Legislative Session).
12. Reduce the initial equipment set-up funds for the Coweta Circuit new judgeship created in HB 243 (2023 Legislative Session).
13. Reduce the initial equipment set-up funds for the Dougherty Circuit new judgeship created in HB 77 (2023 Legislative Session). Total Change

$7,673 7,030
808,538 (218,555)
218,555 218,555 9,643,451
225,847 225,847 225,847 (30,250) (30,250) (30,250) $11,272,038

74

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Superior Courts
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$92,156,009

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$92,156,009

Changes
($263,930) ($263,930)

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$91,892,079 $91,892,079

$92,156,009 $92,156,009

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$81,125 $81,125
$92,237,134

$0 $0
($263,930)

$81,125 $81,125
$91,973,204

$81,125 $81,125
$92,237,134

Changes
$11,272,038 $11,272,038
$0 $0 $11,272,038

FY 2025 Original Budget

Council of Superior Court Judges

State General Funds

1,950,532

Other Funds

25,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,975,532

Judicial Administrative Districts

State General Funds

3,487,043

Other Funds

11,125

TOTAL FUNDS

$3,498,168

Superior Court Judges

State General Funds

86,718,434

Other Funds

45,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$86,763,434

Changes
0 0 $0
0 0 $0
(263,930) 0
($263,930)

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

1,950,532 25,000
$1,975,532

1,950,532 25,000
$1,975,532

3,487,043 11,125
$3,498,168

3,487,043 11,125
$3,498,168

86,454,504 45,000
$86,499,504

86,718,434 45,000
$86,763,434

Changes
0 0 $0
0 0 $0
11,272,038 0
$11,272,038

FY 2026 Budget
$103,428,047 $103,428,047
$81,125 $81,125 $103,509,172
FY 2026 Budget
1,950,532 25,000
$1,975,532
3,487,043 11,125
$3,498,168
97,990,472 45,000
$98,035,472

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

75

Superior Courts
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2023 Expenditures
$1,849,123 3,330,933
80,849,847
$86,029,903

FY 2024 Expenditures
$1,891,466 3,429,392
84,768,466
$90,089,324

FY 2025 Original Budget
$1,975,532 3,498,168
86,763,434
$92,237,134

Total Funds
Less: Federal COVID Funds Other Funds
SUBTOTAL

$86,029,903
1,120,604 83,039
$1,203,643

$90,089,324
957,234 78,766
$1,036,000

$92,237,134
81,125 $81,125

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

84,826,261 $84,826,261

89,053,325 $89,053,325

92,156,009 $92,156,009

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$1,975,532 3,498,168
86,499,504 $91,973,204
$91,973,204
81,125 $81,125
91,892,079 $91,892,079

FY 2026 Budget
$1,975,532 3,498,168
98,035,472 $103,509,172
$103,509,172
81,125 $81,125
103,428,047 $103,428,047

76

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Supreme Court
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2025 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) administered self-insurance programs. 2. Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority (GBA) rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for State Accounting Office (SAO). 4. Increase funds for the Georgia State Patrol (DPS) trooper agreement with the Supreme Court. 5. Reduce funds for judicial salary increase as legislation failed to pass. Total Change
FY 2026 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 3. Increase funds to annualize Georgia Building Authority (GBA) rental rates to provide for additional Capitol Police security and operational expenses. 4. Increase funds to annualize the Georgia State Patrol (DPS) trooper agreement with the Supreme Court. 5. Increase funds to implement new salary structure pursuant to HB86 (2025 Legislative Session) effective January 1, 2026. 6. Increase funds for a recruitment and retention plan for attorneys and professional staff with large disparities between current salaries and market values due to critical turnover of experienced senior-level staff effective January 1, 2026. 7. Increase funds for a recruitment and retention plan for salary increases for court staff due to critical turnover effective January 1, 2026. 8. Reduce funds for judicial salary increase as legislation failed to pass in 2024 Legislative Session. Total Change

$2,589 13,343
1,293 10,253 (13,627) $13,851
$2,589 1,293
13,343 10,253 366,612 43,156 229,891 (13,627) $653,510

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Supreme Court
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$18,968,827

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$18,968,827

Changes
$13,851 $13,851

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$18,982,678 $18,982,678

$18,968,827 $18,968,827

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$1,859,823 $1,859,823
$20,828,650

$0 $0
$13,851

$1,859,823 $1,859,823
$20,842,501

$1,859,823 $1,859,823
$20,828,650

Changes
$653,510 $653,510
$0 $0 $653,510

Supreme Court of Georgia State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2025 Original Budget
18,968,827 1,859,823
$20,828,650

Changes
13,851 0
$13,851

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

18,982,678 1,859,823
$20,842,501

18,968,827 1,859,823
$20,828,650

Changes
653,510 0
$653,510

FY 2026 Budget
$19,622,337 $19,622,337
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $21,482,160
FY 2026 Budget
19,622,337 1,859,823
$21,482,160

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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 2023 Expenditures
$21,823,966
$21,823,966

FY 2024 Expenditures
$20,945,043
$20,945,043

FY 2025 Original Budget
$20,828,650
$20,828,650

$21,823,966

$20,945,043

$20,828,650

2,595,913 $2,595,913
19,228,053 $19,228,053

2,561,540 $2,561,540
18,383,504 $18,383,504

1,859,823 $1,859,823
18,968,827 $18,968,827

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$20,842,501 $20,842,501
$20,842,501
1,859,823 $1,859,823
18,982,678 $18,982,678

FY 2026 Budget $21,482,160 $21,482,160
$21,482,160
1,859,823 $1,859,823
19,622,337 $19,622,337

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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, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), 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 ACFR, 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 State Ethics 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 2025 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. Eliminate state general funds provided for 4% cost-of-living adjustments to reflect program being fully funded by Teamworks billings. 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: State Ethics 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. No change. 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
($5,970) ($5,970)
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0

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State Accounting Office
Program Budgets
FY 2026 Budget Changes
Administration (SAO) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 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. Eliminate state general funds provided for 4% cost-of-living adjustments to reflect program being fully funded by Teamworks billings. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: State Ethics 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 e-filing system maintenance and retention of personnel. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Total Change

$665 384
$1,049
($5,970) ($5,970)
$1,342 $1,342
$6,793 $6,793
$150,000 $150,000
$1,601 $1,601

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State Accounting Office
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$8,279,311

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,279,311

Changes
($5,970) ($5,970)

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$8,273,341 $8,273,341

$8,279,311 $8,279,311

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$26,586,165 $26,586,165
$34,865,476

$0 $0
($5,970)

$26,586,165 $26,586,165
$34,859,506

$26,586,165 $26,586,165
$34,865,476

Changes
$154,815 $154,815
$0 $0 $154,815

FY 2025 Original Budget

Administration (SAO)

State General Funds

370,804

Other Funds

913,372

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,284,176

Financial Systems

State General Funds

5,970

Other Funds

23,427,195

TOTAL FUNDS

$23,433,165

Shared Services

State General Funds

966,588

Other Funds

1,863,786

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,830,374

Statewide Accounting and Reporting

State General Funds

2,879,025

Other Funds

381,812

TOTAL FUNDS

$3,260,837

Changes
0 0 $0
(5,970) 0
($5,970)
0 0 $0
0 0 $0

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

370,804 913,372 $1,284,176

370,804 913,372 $1,284,176

0 23,427,195 $23,427,195

5,970 23,427,195 $23,433,165

966,588 1,863,786 $2,830,374

966,588 1,863,786 $2,830,374

2,879,025 381,812
$3,260,837

2,879,025 381,812
$3,260,837

Changes
1,049 0
$1,049
(5,970) 0
($5,970)
1,342 0
$1,342
6,793 0
$6,793

State Ethics Commission

State General Funds

3,156,312

TOTAL FUNDS

$3,156,312

Georgia State Board of Accountancy

State General Funds

900,612

TOTAL FUNDS

$900,612

0

3,156,312

3,156,312

150,000

$0

$3,156,312

$3,156,312

$150,000

0

900,612

900,612

$0

$900,612

$900,612

1,601 $1,601

FY 2026 Budget
$8,434,126 $8,434,126 $26,586,165 $26,586,165 $35,020,291
FY 2026 Budget
371,853 913,372 $1,285,225
0 23,427,195 $23,427,195
967,930 1,863,786 $2,831,716
2,885,818 381,812
$3,267,630
3,306,312 $3,306,312
902,213 $902,213

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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
State Ethics Commission

FY 2023 Expenditures
$1,854,310 25,784,865
3,473,571 2,858,828 $33,971,574
$3,345,934

Georgia State Board of Accountancy
SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)

$3,345,934

FY 2024 Expenditures
$1,607,379 29,809,241
3,636,094
3,478,225
$38,530,939

FY 2025 Original Budget
$1,284,176 23,433,165
2,830,374
3,260,837
$30,808,552

$3,099,382 806,656
$3,906,038

$3,156,312 900,612
$4,056,924

Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL

$37,317,508
29,180,448 $29,180,448

$42,436,977
34,288,519 $34,288,519

$34,865,476
26,586,165 $26,586,165

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

8,137,060 $8,137,060

8,148,458 $8,148,458

8,279,311 $8,279,311

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$1,284,176 23,427,195
2,830,374 3,260,837 $30,802,582
$3,156,312 900,612
$4,056,924
$34,859,506
26,586,165 $26,586,165
8,273,341 $8,273,341

FY 2026 Budget
$1,285,225 23,427,195
2,831,716 3,267,630 $30,811,766
$3,306,312 902,213
$4,208,525
$35,020,291
26,586,165 $26,586,165
8,434,126 $8,434,126

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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.

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.

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.

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, including decisions regarding Georgia income tax, Georgia sales and use tax, withholding taxes and other taxes.
The Georgia Technology Authority 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 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.

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Department of Administrative Services
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2025 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. No change. Total Change
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. Increase funds to meet the cost of excess insurance and projected future claims expenses for the property risk pool. 2. Increase funds to reduce outstanding obligations in to the state's liability insurance program.

$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$50,000,000 175,000,000

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Department of Administrative Services
Program Budgets
3. Increase funds for supplemental payments for first responders diagnosed with occupational post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) pursuant to HB 451 (2024 Session).
4. Increase funds to capitalize the COVID-19 indemnity 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
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. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Tax Tribunal Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent trial court with jurisdiction over appeals of tax
matters involving the Georgia Department of Revenue. Recommended Change:
1. No change. 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

657,877 4,300,000 $229,957,877
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0

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Department of Administrative Services
Program Budgets
Payments to Georgia Technology Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to set the direction for the state's use of technology and promote efficient,
secure, and cost-effective delivery of information technology services. Recommended Change:
1. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 50-25-7.1, increase funds and utilize existing funds ($10,000,000) related to interest revenue accrued, to be used for year one of two for the Department of Community Health Integrated Eligibility System (IES) modernization project and the Department of Human Services $TARS modernization project.
2. While the Georgia Technology Authority provides regular updates to the Technology Empowerment Fund Oversight Committee on project disbursements, the authority shall provide to the House Budget and Research Office and Senate Budget and Evaluation Office a quarterly accounting report on funds residing in TEF including interest accrued and a budget plan for any funds to be utilized directly by the authority. Total Change
FY 2026 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 Resolution. Recommended Change:
1. Eliminate funds for one-time funding to purchase an annuity for a wrongfully convicted individual (HR161, 2009 Session).
2. Increase funds to purchase annuities for wrongfully convicted individuals pursuant to the favorable passage of HR128 (2025 Session). Total Change
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

$58,510,710 Yes
$58,510,710
$0 $0
($176,445) Yes
($176,445)
$0 $0
$0 $0

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Department of Administrative Services
Program Budgets
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. Increase funds to recognize additional revenue from merit system assessments based on increased statewide salary to support human resources initiatives. (Total Funds: $409,376) 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. Increase funds for supplemental payments for first responders diagnosed with occupational post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) pursuant to HB 451 (2024 Session). 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
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. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Tax Tribunal Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent trial court with jurisdiction over appeals of tax
matters involving the Georgia Department of Revenue. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
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Yes $0
$1,515,754 $1,515,754
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
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Program Budgets

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.

$0

Total Change

$0

Payments to Georgia Technology Authority

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to set the direction for the state's use of technology and promote efficient, secure, and cost-effective delivery of information technology services.
Recommended Change:

1. Utilize existing funds ($400,000) pursuant to O.C.G.A. 50-25-7.1 that were not previously appropriated for

Yes

projects related to the Department of Labor (GDOL) to maintain the legacy Unemployment Insurance system

at GDOL.

2. Recognize funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 50-2-7.1, for the Department of Community Health Integrated Eligibility

Yes

System (IES) provided in the Amended FY2025 budget (HB67, 2025 Session) to match in the most efficient

and effective CMS FMAP for an estimated total project cost of $218,750,000, with $35,000,000 in state funds

provided in this appropriations cycle and an additional $35,000,000 in state funds appropriated in the next

appropriations cycle to match cash flows and actual costs of the project and the federal draw of matching

funds.

Total Change

$0

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Department of Administrative Services
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$19,983,814

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$19,983,814

Changes
$288,468,587 $288,468,587

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$308,452,401 $308,452,401

$19,983,814 $19,983,814

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$286,441,845 $286,441,845
$306,425,659

$0 $0
$288,468,587

$286,441,845 $286,441,845
$594,894,246

$286,441,845 $286,441,845
$306,425,659

Changes
$1,339,309 $1,339,309
$409,376 $409,376 $1,748,685

FY 2025 Original Budget

Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

State General Funds

39,506

TOTAL FUNDS

$39,506

Compensation Per General Assembly Resolutions

State General Funds

176,445

TOTAL FUNDS

$176,445

Departmental Administration (DOAS)

State General Funds

810,000

Other Funds

8,805,905

TOTAL FUNDS

$9,615,905

Fleet Management

Other Funds

1,707,160

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,707,160

Human Resources Administration

Other Funds

13,963,212

TOTAL FUNDS

$13,963,212

Risk Management

State General Funds

630,000

Other Funds

221,374,783

TOTAL FUNDS

$222,004,783

State Purchasing

Other Funds

21,671,215

TOTAL FUNDS

$21,671,215

Surplus Property

Other Funds

2,266,548

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,266,548

Changes
0 $0
0 $0
0 0 $0
0 $0
0 $0
229,957,877 0
$229,957,877
0 $0
0 $0

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

39,506 $39,506

39,506 $39,506

176,445 $176,445

176,445 $176,445

810,000 8,805,905 $9,615,905

810,000 8,805,905 $9,615,905

1,707,160 $1,707,160

1,707,160 $1,707,160

13,963,212 $13,963,212

13,963,212 $13,963,212

230,587,877 221,374,783 $451,962,660

630,000 221,374,783 $222,004,783

21,671,215 $21,671,215

21,671,215 $21,671,215

2,266,548 $2,266,548

2,266,548 $2,266,548

Changes
0 $0
(176,445) ($176,445)
0 0 $0
0 $0
409,376 $409,376
1,515,754 0
$1,515,754
0 $0
0 $0

Office of State Administrative Hearings

State General Funds

2,745,174

0

2,745,174

2,745,174

0

Other Funds

3,643,595

0

3,643,595

3,643,595

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,388,769

$0

$6,388,769

$6,388,769

$0

Georgia Tax Tribunal

State General Funds

582,689

0

582,689

582,689

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$582,689

$0

$582,689

$582,689

$0

FY 2026 Budget
$21,323,123 $21,323,123 $286,851,221 $286,851,221 $308,174,344
FY 2026 Budget
39,506 $39,506
0 $0
810,000 8,805,905 $9,615,905
1,707,160 $1,707,160
14,372,588 $14,372,588
2,145,754 221,374,783 $223,520,537
21,671,215 $21,671,215
2,266,548 $2,266,548
2,745,174 3,643,595 $6,388,769
582,689 $582,689

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Department of Administrative Services
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Payments to Georgia Technology Authority

State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Office of the State Treasurer Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

15,000,000 $15,000,000
13,009,427 $13,009,427

Changes
58,510,710 $58,510,710
0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

73,510,710 $73,510,710
13,009,427 $13,009,427

15,000,000 $15,000,000
13,009,427 $13,009,427

Changes
0 $0
0 $0

FY 2026 Budget
15,000,000 $15,000,000
13,009,427 $13,009,427

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Department of Administrative Services
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Certificate of Need Appeal Panel Compensation Per General Assembly Resolutions Departmental Administration (DOAS) Fleet Management Human Resources Administration Risk Management State Purchasing Surplus Property
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies
Office of State Administrative Hearings Georgia Tax Tribunal Payments to Georgia Technology Authority Office of the State Treasurer
SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)

FY 2023 Expenditures
$36,498 1,310,103 8,767,541 1,526,536 12,515,587 311,483,175 17,396,584 2,050,082 $355,086,106
$6,464,133
54,730,000 10,207,254
$71,401,387

FY 2024 Expenditures
$36,736
8,811,590 1,459,437 13,202,678 267,105,910 19,915,378 1,816,740 $312,348,469

FY 2025 Original Budget
$39,506
176,445
9,615,905 1,707,160 13,963,212 222,004,783 21,671,215 2,266,548
$271,444,774

$6,916,584
158,554,572 11,565,163
$177,036,319

$6,388,769 582,689
15,000,000 13,009,427
$34,980,885

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

$426,487,493
3,997,778 250,261,561 106,633,382 $360,892,721

$489,384,788
587,363 275,658,163
$276,245,526

$306,425,659 286,441,845
$286,441,845

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

65,594,772 $65,594,772

213,139,262 $213,139,262

19,983,814 $19,983,814

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$39,506 176,445 9,615,905 1,707,160 13,963,212 451,962,660 21,671,215 2,266,548 $501,402,651
$6,388,769 582,689
73,510,710 13,009,427
$93,491,595
$594,894,246
286,441,845
$286,441,845
308,452,401 $308,452,401

FY 2026 Budget
$39,506
9,615,905 1,707,160 14,372,588 223,520,537 21,671,215 2,266,548 $273,193,459
$6,388,769 582,689
15,000,000 13,009,427 $34,980,885
$308,174,344
286,851,221
$286,851,221
21,323,123 $21,323,123

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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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 division 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 2025 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 for an administrative assistant, license coordinator, investigator, and equipment costs to expand the Georgia Hemp Program pursuant to SB 494 (2024 Session). 2. Reduce funds for personnel based on start date of new position. 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. 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. No change. 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. Increase funds for five replacement vehicles. This is the final capital expenditure funded by the state. These are vehicles for a state vendor. If replacement vehicles are needed by the vendor, the vendor should restructure the contract so that the cost of replacement vehicles are covered by the proceeds of the contract.
2. Increase funds for equipment related to Avian Influenza. Total Change
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

$0 $0
$420,000 (31,462) $388,538
$0 $0
$0 $0
$225,000 90,228
$315,228
95

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. No change. 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. No change. 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. Recognize $100,000,000 in funds previously authorized through the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission and increase funds to provide an additional $185,000,000 in disaster relief assistance to farmers and timber producers impacted by Hurricane Helene. (Total Funds: $285,000,000)) Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
$185,000,000 $185,000,000

FY 2026 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%.
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$13,536 $13,536
$147 (95,180)

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Department of Agriculture
Program Budgets
3. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 4. Increase funds for an administrative assistant, license coordinator, investigator, and three inspectors to
expand the Georgia Hemp Program pursuant to SB 494 (2024 Session). 5. Increase funds for emergency management specialist position. 6. Increase funds for one-time funding for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and emergency response. 7. Increase funds for two meat inspection supervisor positions. 8. Reduce funds for one-time funding for operations.
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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reduce one-time funds for agricultural improvements. 3. Increase funds for agricultural projects.
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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 3. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 4. Increase funds for the Agricultural Trust Fund to reflect FY 2024 collections of the Agricultural Tax Exemption fee pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session). 5. Increase funds for one-time funding of a pilot for the Georgia Grown Wood Product Program collaboration between the Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Georgia Forestry Association in which the Department of Agriculture will report on the performance of the program including return on investment to the State of Georgia to the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget and Research Office, and the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office by June 30, 2026. 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

18,386 490,873 125,000 450,000 188,839 (150,000) $1,028,065
($24,825) (900,000)
250,000 ($674,825)
$418 (10,666)
2,402 91,711 200,000
$283,865
$0 $0

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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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 for one-time funding for facility major improvements and renovations and develop internal list and funding source for future capital improvements. Total Change
Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a central information and research hub for rural leadership training and best practices.
Recommended Change: 1. Transfer funds and positions from the Department of Economic Development and the Board of Regents to establish the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation program pursuant to HB495 (2025 Session). 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 3. Increase funds for the maintenance of permitted watershed dams. 4. The Soil and Water Conservation Commission shall prepare a report on the necessity of unpermitted dams and evaluate potential dams for breach or closure and submit to the Office of Planning and Budget and the House and Senate budget offices by October 31, 2025. Total Change

$1,142,680 $1,142,680
$2,392,985 $2,392,985
($168) (983)
150,000 Yes
$148,849

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Department of Agriculture
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds
Georgia Agricultural Trust Fund

$64,137,629 2,133,856

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$66,271,485

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

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

Changes
$185,703,766 0
$185,703,766
$0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$249,841,395
2,133,856 $251,975,251

$64,137,629
2,133,856 $66,271,485

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

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

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$2,975,701 $2,975,701
$77,848,331

$0 $0
$185,703,766

$2,975,701 $2,975,701
$263,552,097

$2,975,701 $2,975,701
$77,848,331

Changes
$4,243,444 91,711
$4,335,155
$0 $0 $0 $0 $4,335,155

FY 2025 Original Budget

Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

State General Funds

4,161,867

TOTAL FUNDS

$4,161,867

Consumer Protection

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

37,775,330 7,751,145

Other Funds

1,920,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$47,446,475

Departmental Administration (DOA)

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

8,939,538 850,000

Other Funds

200,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$9,989,538

Marketing and Promotion

State General Funds
Georgia Agricultural Trust Fund

6,035,561 2,133,856

Other Funds

855,701

TOTAL FUNDS

$9,025,118

Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

State General Funds

3,049,057

TOTAL FUNDS

$3,049,057

Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation

State General Funds

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$0

Changes
0 $0
388,538 0 0
$388,538
0 0 0 $0
0 0 0 $0
315,228 $315,228
0 $0

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

State General Funds

899,778

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$899,778

$0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

4,161,867 $4,161,867

4,161,867 $4,161,867

38,163,868
7,751,145 1,920,000 $47,835,013

37,775,330
7,751,145 1,920,000 $47,446,475

8,939,538
850,000 200,000 $9,989,538

8,939,538
850,000 200,000 $9,989,538

6,035,561
2,133,856 855,701
$9,025,118

6,035,561
2,133,856 855,701
$9,025,118

3,364,285 $3,364,285

3,049,057 $3,049,057

0

0

$0

$0

Changes
13,536 $13,536
1,028,065 0 0
$1,028,065
(674,825) 0 0
($674,825)
192,154 91,711 0
$283,865
0 $0
2,392,985 $2,392,985

899,778 $899,778

899,778 $899,778

1,142,680 $1,142,680

FY 2026 Budget
$68,381,073 2,225,567
$70,606,640
$8,601,145 $8,601,145 $2,975,701 $2,975,701 $82,183,486
FY 2026 Budget
4,175,403 $4,175,403
38,803,395 7,751,145 1,920,000
$48,474,540
8,264,713 850,000 200,000
$9,314,713
6,227,715 2,225,567
855,701 $9,308,983
3,049,057 $3,049,057
2,392,985 $2,392,985
2,042,458 $2,042,458

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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Department of Agriculture
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

State Soil and Water Conservation Commission

State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

3,276,498 $3,276,498

Payments to the Georgia Development Authority

State General Funds

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$0

Changes
0 $0
185,000,000 $185,000,000

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

Changes

3,276,498 $3,276,498
185,000,000 $185,000,000

3,276,498 $3,276,498
0 $0

148,849 $148,849
0 $0

FY 2026 Budget
3,425,347 $3,425,347
0 $0

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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 2023 Expenditures
$3,704,106 43,789,388
9,449,953 9,127,737

Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

3,298,857

Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation
Marketing and Promotion - Special Project

55,000

SUBTOTAL

$69,425,041

(Excludes Attached Agencies)
Attached Agencies
Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority State Soil and Water Conservation Commission

$899,778 3,436,049

Payments to the Georgia Development Authority

SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)

$4,335,827

FY 2024 Expenditures
$4,048,552 50,485,981
18,295,652 9,587,616
3,049,057

FY 2025 Original Budget
$4,161,867 47,446,475
9,989,538 9,025,118
3,049,057

$85,466,858

$73,672,055

$899,778 8,678,244
$9,578,022

$899,778 3,276,498
$4,176,276

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
SUBTOTAL

$73,760,868
11,030,976 3,817,562
$14,848,538

$95,044,880
20,351,869 10,916,374 $31,268,243

$77,848,331
8,601,145 2,975,701 $11,576,846

State General Funds Georgia Agricultural Trust Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

57,027,555 1,884,774
$58,912,329

61,648,909 2,127,728
$63,776,637

64,137,629 2,133,856
$66,271,485

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$4,161,867 47,835,013
9,989,538 9,025,118 3,364,285
$74,375,821
$899,778 3,276,498 185,000,000 $189,176,276
$263,552,097
8,601,145 2,975,701 $11,576,846
249,841,395 2,133,856
$251,975,251

FY 2026 Budget
$4,175,403 48,474,540
9,314,713 9,308,983 3,049,057 2,392,985
$76,715,681
$2,042,458 3,425,347
$5,467,805 $82,183,486
8,601,145 2,975,701 $11,576,846 68,381,073 2,225,567 $70,606,640

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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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 2025 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 for finance litigation database. 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 for two examiners specializing in Merchant Acquirer Limited Purpose Banks to meet increased workload due to new charters. 2. Increase funds for data management software upgrades to include Merchant Acquirer Limited Purpose Banks. Total Change
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. No change. Total Change
FY 2026 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%.
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
3. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

$25,000 $25,000
$105,984 121,427
$227,411
$0 $0
$164 (756) 4,313 $3,721
($1,931)
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Program Budgets
2. Increase funds for two examiners specializing in Merchant Acquirer Limited Purpose Banks to meet increased workload due to new charters. Total Change
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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Increase funds for additional staff pursuant to SB69 (2025 Session). Total Change

423,935 $422,004
($800) 73,100 $72,300

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Department of Banking and Finance
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$14,916,241

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,916,241

Changes
$252,411 $252,411

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$15,168,652 $15,168,652

$14,916,241 $14,916,241

Total Funds

$14,916,241

$252,411

$15,168,652

$14,916,241

Changes
$498,025 $498,025 $498,025

FY 2025 Original Budget

Departmental Administration (DBF)

State General Funds

2,939,057

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,939,057

Financial Institution Supervision

State General Funds

8,527,093

TOTAL FUNDS

$8,527,093

Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

State General Funds

3,450,091

TOTAL FUNDS

$3,450,091

Changes
25,000 $25,000
227,411 $227,411
0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

2,964,057 $2,964,057

2,939,057 $2,939,057

8,754,504 $8,754,504

8,527,093 $8,527,093

3,450,091 $3,450,091

3,450,091 $3,450,091

Changes
3,721 $3,721
422,004 $422,004
72,300 $72,300

FY 2026 Budget
$15,414,266 $15,414,266 $15,414,266
FY 2026 Budget
2,942,778 $2,942,778
8,949,097 $8,949,097
3,522,391 $3,522,391

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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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: Other Funds SUBTOTAL
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2023 Expenditures
$2,827,571 7,995,530
3,557,646 $14,380,747
$14,380,747

FY 2024 Expenditures
$2,954,388 8,222,080
3,260,305 $14,436,773

FY 2025 Original Budget
$2,939,057 8,527,093
3,450,091 $14,916,241

$14,436,773

$14,916,241

7,271 $7,271
14,373,476 $14,373,476

25,707 $25,707
14,411,066 $14,411,066

14,916,241 $14,916,241

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$2,964,057 8,754,504 3,450,091
$15,168,652 $15,168,652
15,168,652 $15,168,652

FY 2026 Budget
$2,942,778 8,949,097 3,522,391
$15,414,266 $15,414,266
15,414,266 $15,414,266

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Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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 22 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.

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2025 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. Replace state general funds with other funds for the expansion of Hepatitis C screening services at core behavioral health provider sites. (Total Funds: $0) Total Change

($375,000) ($375,000)

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. Reduce funds to reflect the delayed start date of the Macon Crisis Stabilization and Diagnostic Center for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Total Change
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. Reduce funds to reflect the delayed start date of a 30-bed jail-based competency restoration program pilot in Dodge County. Total Change
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. Transfer funds from the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities for the planning, design, and land acquisition of a new behavioral health crisis center in North Metropolitan Atlanta. Total Change
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. Total Change

($2,597,362) ($2,597,362)
($436,920) ($436,920)
$500,000 $500,000
$0 $0

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Program Budgets
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 assist families in connection and engagement with children with disabilities. Total Change
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. No change. 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. No change. Total Change
Direct Care Support Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals. Recommended Change:
1. No change. 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
Adult Developmental Disabilities Respite Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase funds for respite services for individuals with intellectual and
developmental disabilities. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

$60,000 $60,000
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Program Budgets

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. No change. Total Change
Sexual Offender Risk 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. Reduce funds for personal services based on the actual start date of new positions. Total Change
FY 2026 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. Replace state general funds with other funds for the expansion of Hepatitis C screening services at core behavioral health provider sites. (Total Funds: $0) 2. Increase funds for alcohol use disorder peer support. 3. Increase funds for one-time funding for Hope House. Total Change
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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 3. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 4. Increase funds to annualize the provider rate increases recommended by the New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP) provider rate study. 5. Increase funds to annualize the cost of 100 New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP) slots for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 6. Increase funds for 150 additional slots for the New Options Waiver (NOW) and the Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP) for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 7. Increase funds to annualize the operations of the Macon Crisis Stabilization and Diagnostic Center for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 8. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 66.04% to 66.40%. Total Change

$0 $0
($278,882) ($278,882)
($232,081) 1,000,000
50,000 $817,919
$244 (260,939)
112,349 26,714,565
2,331,025 3,496,538 3,141,942 (3,979,722) $31,556,002

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Program Budgets

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 annualize the operations of a 30-bed jail-based competency restoration program pilot in Dodge County.
2. Increase funds to operationalize a new 20-bed forensic unit at the Georgia Regional Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility in Atlanta.
3. Increase funds to operationalize a new 30-bed Project New Hope forensic step-down unit at the West Central Georgia Regional Hospital in Columbus.
4. Increase funds to operationalize a new 17-bed forensic unit at the Central State Hospital Allen Building in Milledgeville.
5. Increase funds for a jail diversion pilot. 6. Reduce funds for jail-based competency restoration in Cobb County Jail.
Total Change
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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 3. Reduce funds for merit system assessment to reflect corrected salary data. 4. Increase funds to annualize the provider rate increases recommended by the Community Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (CBHRS) provider rate study. 5. Transfer funds from the Department of Community Health to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities for four licensure programs to match agency roles and responsibilities. 6. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 66.04% to 66.40%. 7. Increase funds to coordinate outreach to address homelessness in the Atlanta area. 8. Increase funds for the Georgia Housing Voucher program to support the requirements of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Settlement Agreement and recognize base funding of ($25,919,311). 9. Increase funds for a North Fulton behavioral health crisis center. 10. Reduce funds for state contracted psychiatric beds. Total Change
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. Total Change

$1,055,621 1,185,089 1,618,742 1,953,245
100,000 (500,000) $5,412,697
($958,562) 10,452
(84,628) 12,528,923
1,126,455 (245,714)
175,000 1,701,600 9,481,532 (4,033,053) $19,702,005
$0 $0

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

111

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Program Budgets
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 for autism centers. Total Change

$600,000 $600,000

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.

$0

Total Change

$0

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 annualize the operations of the new Gateway child and adolescent crisis stabilization unit in Savannah. Total Change

$1,444,308 $1,444,308

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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Total Change

($107,156) ($107,156)

Direct Care Support Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Total Change

$63,358 (227,366) ($164,008)

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.

$0

Total Change

$0

Adult Developmental Disabilities Respite Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase funds for respite services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Program Budgets
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 implement the FY2025 4% cost-of-living-adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000. Total Change
Sexual Offender Risk 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. Total Change

$39,656 $39,656
$0 $0

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

113

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$1,642,587,553

Tobacco Settlement Funds

10,255,138

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,652,842,691

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

$14,163,709 197,861,644
47,482,075 40,481,142
12,096,720
98,671,759 $410,757,049

Changes

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

Changes

($3,128,164) 0
($3,128,164)

$1,639,459,389 10,255,138
$1,649,714,527

$1,642,587,553 10,255,138
$1,652,842,691

$59,301,423 0
$59,301,423

$0

$14,163,709

$14,163,709

$0

0

197,861,644

197,861,644

242,826,569

0

47,482,075

47,482,075

0

0

40,481,142

40,481,142

0

0

12,096,720

12,096,720

0

0

98,671,759

98,671,759

0

$0

$410,757,049

$410,757,049

$242,826,569

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$27,966,672 $27,966,672
$2,091,566,412

$375,000 $375,000
($2,753,164)

$28,341,672 $28,341,672
$2,088,813,248

$27,966,672 $27,966,672
$2,091,566,412

$232,081 $232,081
$302,360,073

FY 2026 Budget
$1,701,888,976 10,255,138
$1,712,144,114
$14,163,709 440,688,213
47,482,075 40,481,142
12,096,720
98,671,759 $653,583,618
$28,198,753 $28,198,753 $2,393,926,485

FY 2025 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

56,535,631 50,000
29,607,511 2,500,000
12,096,720

Other Funds

434,903

TOTAL FUNDS

$101,224,765

Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
Medical Assistance Program Social Services Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

513,987,515 10,255,138
167,457,115 37,981,142 81,440,362

Other Funds

22,860,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$833,981,272

Adult Forensic Services

State General Funds

149,409,927

Other Funds

191,500

TOTAL FUNDS

$149,601,427

Adult Mental Health Services

State General Funds
Community Mental Health Service Block Grant

643,030,869 6,726,178

114

Changes
(375,000) 0
0 0
0 375,000
$0
(2,597,362) 0 0 0 0 0
($2,597,362)
(436,920) 0
($436,920)
500,000 0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

56,160,631 50,000

56,535,631 50,000

Changes 817,919 0

FY 2026 Budget
57,353,550 50,000

29,607,511 2,500,000

29,607,511 2,500,000

0

29,607,511

0

2,500,000

12,096,720 809,903
$101,224,765
511,390,153 10,255,138
167,457,115 37,981,142 81,440,362 22,860,000
$831,383,910
148,973,007 191,500
$149,164,507
643,530,869 6,726,178

12,096,720 434,903
$101,224,765

0 232,081 $1,050,000

12,096,720 666,984
$102,274,765

513,987,515 10,255,138
167,457,115 37,981,142
81,440,362 22,860,000 $833,981,272

31,556,002 0
209,846,330 0
0 0 $241,402,332

545,543,517 10,255,138
377,303,445 37,981,142
81,440,362 22,860,000 $1,075,383,604

149,409,927 191,500
$149,601,427

5,412,697 0
$5,412,697

154,822,624 191,500
$155,014,124

643,030,869 6,726,178

19,702,005 0

662,732,874 6,726,178

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Program Budget Financial Summary

Medical Assistance Program
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

FY 2025 Original Budget
16,870,420
3,062,355

Other Funds

390,095

TOTAL FUNDS

$670,079,917

Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services

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

3,330,959 50,000
7,878,149

TOTAL FUNDS

$11,259,108

Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

State General Funds
Medical Assistance Program

16,790,174 3,285,496

TOTAL FUNDS

$20,075,670

Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

State General Funds

7,308,144

TOTAL FUNDS

$7,308,144

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

State General Funds
Community Mental Health Service Block Grant
Medical Assistance Program
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

56,583,495 7,437,531 870,000 2,750,000

Other Funds

195,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$67,836,026

Departmental Administration (DBHDD)

State General Funds
Medical Assistance Program

31,096,735 9,278,613

Other Funds

22,133

TOTAL FUNDS

$40,397,481

Direct Care Support Services

State General Funds

157,740,536

Other Funds

3,873,041

TOTAL FUNDS

$161,613,577

Substance Abuse Prevention

State General Funds
Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

359,230
9,996,415 9,400,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$19,755,645

Adult Developmental Disabilities Respite Services

State General Funds

2,100,000

Changes 0 0 0
$500,000
0 0
0 $0
60,000 0
$60,000
0 $0
0 0 0 0 0 $0
0 0 0 $0
0 0 $0
0
0 0 $0
0

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,100,000

$0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

16,870,420

16,870,420

3,062,355 390,095
$670,579,917

3,062,355 390,095
$670,079,917

3,330,959 50,000

3,330,959 50,000

7,878,149 $11,259,108
16,850,174 3,285,496
$20,135,670
7,308,144 $7,308,144
56,583,495 7,437,531 870,000 2,750,000 195,000
$67,836,026
31,096,735 9,278,613 22,133
$40,397,481
157,740,536 3,873,041
$161,613,577
359,230

7,878,149 $11,259,108
16,790,174 3,285,496
$20,075,670
7,308,144 $7,308,144
56,583,495 7,437,531 870,000 2,750,000 195,000
$67,836,026
31,096,735 9,278,613 22,133
$40,397,481
157,740,536 3,873,041
$161,613,577
359,230

9,996,415 9,400,000 $19,755,645
2,100,000 $2,100,000

9,996,415 9,400,000 $19,755,645
2,100,000 $2,100,000

Changes 32,980,239 0 0
$52,682,244
0 0
0 $0
600,000 0
$600,000
0 $0
1,444,308 0 0 0 0
$1,444,308
(107,156) 0 0
($107,156)
(164,008) 0
($164,008)
0
0 0 $0
0 $0

FY 2026 Budget
49,850,659 3,062,355 390,095
$722,762,161
3,330,959 50,000
7,878,149 $11,259,108
17,390,174 3,285,496
$20,675,670
7,308,144 $7,308,144
58,027,803 7,437,531 870,000 2,750,000 195,000
$69,280,334
30,989,579 9,278,613 22,133
$40,290,325
157,576,528 3,873,041
$161,449,569
359,230
9,996,415 9,400,000 $19,755,645
2,100,000 $2,100,000

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

115

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Changes

Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

786,942 2,019,042

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,805,984

Sexual Offender Risk Review Board

State General Funds

3,527,396

TOTAL FUNDS

$3,527,396

0 0 $0
(278,882) ($278,882)

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

Changes

786,942 2,019,042 $2,805,984
3,248,514 $3,248,514

786,942 2,019,042 $2,805,984
3,527,396 $3,527,396

39,656 0
$39,656
0 $0

FY 2026 Budget
826,598 2,019,042 $2,845,640 3,527,396 $3,527,396

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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 Adult Developmental Disabilities Respite Services
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies)
Attached Agencies
Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities Sexual Offender Risk Review Board
SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)

FY 2023 Expenditures
$158,189,104 498,594,394 132,203,457 575,023,812 10,622,574 20,292,217 6,704,150 72,695,141 41,631,408 155,659,617 24,614,379 2,100,000
$1,698,330,253
$3,973,720 1,222,743
$5,196,463

FY 2024 Expenditures
$161,131,003
516,013,072 140,960,810 647,693,083
11,378,387
21,047,313
7,113,788
97,042,286
42,220,918 216,552,440
27,011,628
2,100,000 $1,890,264,728

FY 2025 Original Budget
$101,224,765
833,981,272 149,601,427 670,079,917
11,259,108
20,075,670
7,308,144
67,836,026
40,397,481 161,613,577
19,755,645
2,100,000 $2,085,233,032

$3,197,272 1,186,161
$4,383,433

$2,805,984 3,527,396
$6,333,380

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

$1,703,526,716
248,261,836 1,030,442
64,488,343 $313,780,621

$1,894,648,161
271,931,182 77,007
60,983,593 $332,991,782

$2,091,566,412
410,757,049 27,966,672
$438,723,721

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

1,379,490,957 10,255,138
$1,389,746,095

1,551,401,240 10,255,138
$1,561,656,378

1,642,587,553 10,255,138
$1,652,842,691

Amended FY 2025 Budget $101,224,765
831,383,910 149,164,507 670,579,917
11,259,108 20,135,670
7,308,144 67,836,026 40,397,481 161,613,577 19,755,645
2,100,000 $2,082,758,750
$2,805,984 3,248,514
$6,054,498
$2,088,813,248
410,757,049
28,341,672 $439,098,721
1,639,459,389 10,255,138
$1,649,714,527

FY 2026 Budget $102,274,765 1,075,383,604 155,014,124 722,762,161
11,259,108 20,675,670
7,308,144 69,280,334 40,290,325 161,449,569 19,755,645
2,100,000 $2,387,553,449
$2,845,640 3,527,396
$6,373,036
$2,393,926,485
653,583,618
28,198,753 $681,782,371
1,701,888,976 10,255,138
$1,712,144,114

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

117

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 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.

118

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Department of Community Affairs
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2025 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. Increase funds for historic rural churches trail. 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
Accountable Housing Initiative Special Project Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the accountable housing initiative.
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. No change. 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 2025 and FY 2026

$0 $0
$111,975 $111,975
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
119

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. No change. 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. 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. No change. 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 recapitalize the Downtown Development Revolving Loan Fund. 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. No change. Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$5,000,000 $5,000,000
$0 $0

120

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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. Increase funds for state direct investment in water and sewer infrastructure. 2. Provide funds to support the development and construction of additional surface water resources for
Georgia's coastal region to meet growth in demand. 3. Increase funds for the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District to complete the state's five-year
water plan update. Total Change
Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority - Special Project 1. Increase funds for water and wastewater infrastructure development through low-interest loans to local communities not benefiting from funding appropriated in the Amended FY 2025 budget for development and construction of additional surface water resources for Georgia's coastal region to meet growth in demand. Total Change
Payments to OneGeorgia Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for grants and loans for rural workforce housing. 2. Increase funds for grants for rural site development. 3. Increase funds to engage nonprofit community through grants for rebuilding and recovery efforts for victims of
Hurricane Helene.
Total Change
FY 2026 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
Community Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is promote volunteerism and community and economic development among
local governments, development authorities, and private entities; to promote access to department programs through a statewide network which provides technical and financial assistance for community, economic, and housing developments; to assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the development of their core commercial areas; to administer federal grant and loan programs; and to provide technical assistance and establish standards, procedures, and reviews for comprehensive plans submitted by local governments. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 3. Increase funds for Regional Commission contracts to support state required comprehensive planning services.

$66,100,000 501,700,000
500,000 $568,300,000
$200,000,000 $200,000,000
$28,000,000 20,000,000 25,000,000
$73,000,000
$0 $0
$1,668 (2,497) 500,000

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

121

Department of Community Affairs
Program Budgets
4. Transfer funds and positions from the Federal Community and Economic Development Programs program ($61,297,326), State Community Development Programs program ($8,889,256), Regional Services program ($1,552,101), and the Research and Surveys program ($410,161) to the Community Services program to consolidate statewide community services, align program structure with agency responsibilities, and reduce administrative burden.
5. Change name of the Coordinated Planning program to the Community Services program to consolidate statewide community services under one program.
6. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. Total Change
Accountable Housing Initiative Special Project Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Accountable Housing Initiative. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to expand the Accountable Housing Initiative. 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. Transfer funds and positions from the Federal Community and Economic Development Programs program to the Community Services program. 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. Transfer funds and positions from the Homeownership Programs program to the Housing Initiatives program. Total Change
Historic Preservation Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide technical assistance to communities for historic preservation
efforts; to administer federal and state grants for historic preservation; and to function as Georgia's State Historic Preservation Office. Recommended Change: 1. Transfer funds and positions from the State Community Development Programs to the Historic Preservation program to reflect agency activities related to preservation of historical sites and administration of federal grant programs 2. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. Total Change

4,307,406 Yes Yes
$4,806,577
$2,099 (2,659) ($560)
$750,000 $750,000
($1,833,855) ($1,833,855)
Yes $0
$1,755,694 Yes
$1,755,694

122

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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. Transfer funds and positions from the Regional Services program to the Community Services program. 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. Transfer funds and positions from the Rental Housing Programs program to the Housing Initiatives program. 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. Transfer funds and positions from the Research and Surveys program to the Community Services program. Total Change
Housing Initiatives
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the affordable housing supply and promote home ownership for low- and moderate- income individuals through housing grants, construction financing, mortgage and down payment assistance programs, and the administration of federal and state tax credits; to administer lowinterest loans and provide tenant-based assistance to low-income households allowing them to rent safe, decent, and sanitary dwelling units in the private rental market; and to fund the State Housing Trust Fund, provide grants for services to the homeless, and provide for other special housing initiatives.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for one-time funding for the State Housing Trust Fund to improve homelessness programs and leverage additional federal grants. 2. Increase funds for special housing assistance programs to address increased demand. 3. Transfer funds and positions from the Rental Housing Programs program ($154,964,251) and the Homeownership Programs program ($7,870,468) to the Housing Initiatives program to consolidate statewide housing initiatives, align program restructure with agency responsibilities, and reduce administrative burden. 4. Change the name of the Special Housing Initiatives program to the Housing Initiatives program to consolidate statewide housing initiatives under one program. 5. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. Total Change

($1,310,101) ($1,310,101)
Yes $0
($410,161) ($410,161)
$2,000,000 500,000 Yes Yes Yes
$2,500,000

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

123

Department of Community Affairs
Program Budgets
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. Transfer funds and positions from the State Community Development Programs program to the Community Services program.
2. Transfer funds and positions from the State Community Development Programs program to the Historic Preservation program. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 3. Reduce funds to allocate to other state priorities.
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. Increase funds. Total Change
Payments to OneGeorgia Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds and maintain current level of funding for rural site development and rural workforce housing. Total Change

($753,289) (1,755,694) ($2,508,983)
$132 (246) (3,000,000) ($3,000,114)
$500,000 $500,000
($6,000,000) ($6,000,000)

124

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Department of Community Affairs
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$62,249,802

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$62,249,802

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

$0
$222,364,117 $222,364,117

Changes
$846,411,975 $846,411,975
$0 $0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$908,661,777 $908,661,777

$62,249,802 $62,249,802

$0
$222,364,117 $222,364,117

$0
$222,364,117 $222,364,117

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$27,673,160 $27,673,160
$312,287,079

$0 $0
$846,411,975

$27,673,160 $27,673,160
$1,158,699,054

$27,673,160 $27,673,160
$312,287,079

Changes
($4,751,503) ($4,751,503)
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 ($4,751,503)

FY 2025 Original Budget

Changes

Building Construction

State General Funds

315,409

0

Other Funds

481,451

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$796,860

$0

Coordinated Planning

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

3,786,359 0

111,975 0

Other Funds

1,340,860

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$5,127,219

$111,975

Departmental Administration (DCA)

State General Funds

1,813,645

0

Federal Funds Not

Specifically Identified

5,283,371

0

Other Funds

5,791,626

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$12,888,642

$0

Accountable Housing Initiative Special Project

State General Funds

1,000,000

0

Other Funds

192,383

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,192,383

$0

Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

State General Funds

1,833,855

0

Federal Funds Not

Specifically Identified

58,660,708

0

Other Funds

802,763

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$61,297,326

$0

Homeownership Programs

Federal Funds Not

Specifically Identified

871,317

0

Other Funds

6,999,151

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$7,870,468

$0

Historic Preservation

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

0

0

0

0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

Changes

315,409

315,409

0

481,451

481,451

0

$796,860

$796,860

$0

3,898,334
0 1,340,860 $5,239,194

3,786,359
0 1,340,860 $5,127,219

4,806,577
58,810,708 894,763
$64,512,048

1,813,645
5,283,371 5,791,626 $12,888,642

1,813,645
5,283,371 5,791,626 $12,888,642

(560)
0 0 ($560)

1,000,000 192,383
$1,192,383

1,000,000 192,383
$1,192,383

750,000 0
$750,000

1,833,855
58,660,708 802,763
$61,297,326

1,833,855
58,660,708 802,763
$61,297,326

(1,833,855)
(58,660,708) (802,763)
($61,297,326)

871,317 6,999,151 $7,870,468
0 0

871,317 6,999,151 $7,870,468
0 0

(871,317) (6,999,151) ($7,870,468)
1,755,694 5,979,876

FY 2026 Budget
$57,498,299 $57,498,299
$0 $222,364,117 $222,364,117
$27,673,160 $27,673,160 $307,535,576
FY 2026 Budget
315,409 481,451 $796,860
8,592,936 58,810,708
2,235,623 $69,639,267
1,813,085 5,283,371 5,791,626 $12,888,082
1,750,000 192,383
$1,942,383
0 0 0 $0
0 0 $0
1,755,694 5,979,876

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

125

Department of Community Affairs
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Other Funds

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$0

Regional Services

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

1,310,101 150,000

Other Funds

92,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,552,101

Rental Housing Programs Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

145,140,900

Other Funds

9,823,351

TOTAL FUNDS

$154,964,251

Research and Surveys

State General Funds

410,161

TOTAL FUNDS

$410,161

Special Housing Initiatives

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

7,828,745 6,277,945

Other Funds

993,745

TOTAL FUNDS

$15,100,435

State Community Development Programs

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

2,508,983 5,979,876

Other Funds

400,397

TOTAL FUNDS

$8,889,256

State Economic Development Programs

State General Funds

13,728,709

Other Funds

609,912

TOTAL FUNDS

$14,338,621

Changes 0
$0
0 0 0 $0
0 0 $0
0 $0
0 0 0 $0
5,000,000 0 0
$5,000,000
0 0 $0

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Amended FY 2025 Budget
0
$0

FY 2025 Original Budget
0
$0

1,310,101
150,000 92,000
$1,552,101

1,310,101
150,000 92,000
$1,552,101

Changes 400,397
$8,135,967
(1,310,101)
(150,000) (92,000)
($1,552,101)

145,140,900 9,823,351
$154,964,251
410,161 $410,161
7,828,745
6,277,945 993,745
$15,100,435
7,508,983
5,979,876 400,397
$13,889,256
13,728,709 609,912
$14,338,621

145,140,900 9,823,351
$154,964,251

(145,140,900) (9,823,351)
($154,964,251)

410,161 $410,161

(410,161) ($410,161)

7,828,745
6,277,945 993,745
$15,100,435

2,500,000
146,012,217 16,822,502
$165,334,719

2,508,983
5,979,876 400,397
$8,889,256

(2,508,983)
(5,979,876) (400,397)
($8,889,256)

13,728,709 609,912
$14,338,621

(3,000,114) 0
($3,000,114)

Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

State General Funds

1,253,495

568,300,000

569,553,495

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,253,495

$568,300,000

$569,553,495

Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority - Special Project

State General Funds

0

200,000,000

200,000,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$0

$200,000,000

$200,000,000

Payments to OneGeorgia Authority

State General Funds

26,460,340

73,000,000

99,460,340

Other Funds

145,521

0

145,521

TOTAL FUNDS

$26,605,861

$73,000,000

$99,605,861

1,253,495 $1,253,495
0 $0
26,460,340 145,521
$26,605,861

500,000 $500,000
0 $0
(6,000,000) 0
($6,000,000)

FY 2026 Budget
400,397 $8,135,967
0 0 0 $0
0 0 $0
0 $0
10,328,745 152,290,162
17,816,247 $180,435,154
0 0 0 $0
10,728,595 609,912
$11,338,507
1,753,495 $1,753,495
0 $0
20,460,340 145,521
$20,605,861

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Department of Community Affairs
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2023 Expenditures
$517,363 4,558,151
13,141,912

Accountable Housing Initiative Special Project

Federal Community and Economic Development Programs Homeownership Programs Historic Preservation 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

70,364,407 8,743,483
1,488,893 132,793,875
391,031 34,595,873
7,819,892 181,525,712 $455,940,592
$997,068

FY 2024 Expenditures
$600,399 4,629,709
13,708,004

FY 2025 Original Budget
$796,860 5,127,219
12,888,642
1,192,383

67,588,387 9,612,560
1,578,013 157,235,563
387,038 18,311,557
5,875,919
114,412,266 $393,939,415

61,297,326 7,870,468
1,552,101 154,964,251
410,161 15,100,435
8,889,256
14,338,621 $284,427,723

$251,253,495

$1,253,495

Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority - Special Project

Payments to OneGeorgia

Authority

51,169,139

152,131,519

SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)

$52,166,207

$403,385,014

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

$508,106,799
198,126,391 41,041,223 17,547,243
$256,714,857

$797,324,429
227,721,491 13,211,914 20,748,483
$261,681,888

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

251,391,943 $251,391,943

535,642,540 $535,642,540

26,605,861 $27,859,356 $312,287,079
222,364,117 27,673,160
$250,037,277 62,249,802
$62,249,802

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$796,860 5,239,194 12,888,642 1,192,383
61,297,326 7,870,468
1,552,101 154,964,251
410,161 15,100,435 13,889,256 14,338,621 $289,539,698
$569,553,495
200,000,000 99,605,861
$869,159,356
$1,158,699,054
222,364,117
27,673,160 $250,037,277
908,661,777 $908,661,777

FY 2026 Budget
$796,860 69,639,267 12,888,082
1,942,383
8,135,967
180,435,154
11,338,507 $285,176,220
$1,753,495
20,605,861 $22,359,356 $307,535,576 222,364,117
27,673,160 $250,037,277
57,498,299 $57,498,299

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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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 over 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 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 CARE ACCESS AND IMPROVEMENT The Health Care Access and Improvement program provides
grants and other support services for programs that improve health access and outcomes in rural and underserved areas through the State Office of Rural Health and Office of Health Improvement. The program also includes the Office of Health Information Technology, which leads the strategic initiatives for the state regarding health information technology adoption and health information exchange.
ADMINISTRATION The Division includes the Office of General Counsel, which
provides legal assistance to the department and administers the Certificate of Need 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 healthcare
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 healthcare practitioner loan repayment programs with most requiring 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 2025 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DCH) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for consulting and actuarial services for the Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) pursuant to HB 1078 (2024 Session).
2. Provide funds to develop a pilot program to deploy predictive modeling to detect potential fraud, waste, and abuse within the state's Medicaid program.
3. Reduce funds for personal services based on the actual start date of new positions. 4. Prepare for the implementation of HB 196 (2025 Session), which intends to address the reimbursement
amounts for pharmacies. 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. Utilize existing funds ($83,100) and provide additional funds ($263,396) for the implementation of new licensing software to enhance efficiency in licensure review. 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. Utilize existing funds ($192,566) and provide additional funds ($237,167) for the implementation of new licensing software to enhance efficiency in licensure review. 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 for one-time grants to public rural and critical access hospitals included in the major disaster declaration area to assist in financial stabilization and recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene. 2. Increase funds for one-time grants to eight federally qualified health centers included in the major disaster declaration area to assist in financial stabilization and recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene. 3. Increase funds for Side-by-Side Brain Injury Clubhouse. 4. Increase funds for school-based health centers. 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. Utilize existing funds ($417,898) for consulting and personal services for the Certificate of Need program pursuant to HB 1339 (2024 Session). Total Change
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

$795,000 550,000
(1,025,465) Yes
$319,535
$263,396 $263,396
$237,167 $237,167
$21,970,723 160,000 300,000 250,000
$22,680,723
Yes $0
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Department of Community Health
Program Budgets
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. No change. 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. Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected utilization. 2. Increase funds for skilled nursing centers based on projected utilization. 3. Increase funds for the Medicare Part D Clawback payment. 4. Increase funds for new high cost drugs. 5. Replace $4,703,106 in state general funds with hospital provider fees. 6. Replace $6,731,771 in state general funds with nursing home provider fees. 7. Reduce funds for ambulance provider fees based on projected revenue. 8. Increase funds for quality incentive payments at skilled nursing facilities. 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. Reduce funds for Medicaid based on projected utilization. 2. Provide funds for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services requirement that the state provide 12
months of continuous eligibility for children under the age of 19 in Medicaid effective January 1, 2024. 3. Replace $41,494,598 in state general funds with hospital provider fees.
Total Change
PeachCare Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia
children. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for Medicaid based on projected utilization. 2. Provide funds for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services requirement that the state provide 12
months of continuous eligibility for children under the age of 19 in the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) effective January 1, 2024. 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

$0 $0
$38,674,281 17,932,529 9,791,892 11,499,654 Yes Yes (477,435) 2,868,500
$80,289,421
($91,443,102) 5,841,041 Yes
($85,602,061)
($16,507,601) 449,825
($16,057,776)
$0 $0

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Department of Community Health
Program Budgets
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. Reduce funds to reflect savings in the implementation of a Behavioral Health Care Workforce Database. 2. Reduce funds for personal services based on the actual start date of new position.
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 for two child and adolescent psychiatric fellowship positions. 2. Provide start-up funds for graduate medical education. 3. Increase funds for graduate medical education. 4. Provide funds for grants to hospitals for graduate medical education programs to support new and expanding
rural residency programs south of State Route 540 with priority given to nave sites. 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. Provide funds for a one-time enhancement to the Mercer School of Medicine to support learning opportunities to produce and prepare physicians for rural communities. 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. Provide funds for a one-time enhancement for faculty recruitment and retention, medical curriculum modernization, and expansion of the pathway and career academy program. 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. Transfer funds for the nursing faculty loan repayment program from the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education program to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas program to include all loan repayment funds under the same program. Total Change

($120,000) (44,720)
($164,720)
$79,402 12,500,000
1,500,000 20,007,616 $34,087,018
$25,000,000 $25,000,000
$25,000,000 $25,000,000
$250,000 $250,000

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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. Transfer funds for the nursing faculty loan repayment program from the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education program to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas program to include all loan repayment funds under the same program. 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
FY 2026 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%.
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
3. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 4. Increase funds for consulting, actuarial, and personnel for the Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
(PACE) pursuant to HB1078 (2024 Session). 5. Increase funds for consulting services for two years for the Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
(PACE) pursuant to HB1078 (2024 Session). 6. Increase funds for three Katie Beckett Medicaid program caseworkers and operations to address increased
workload. 7. Increase funds to provide that the Department of Community Health shall submit a State Plan Amendment
(SPA) to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to change any rules, regulations, or policies necessary to allow for the use of Medicaid funding for Graduate Medical Education slots. 8. The Department of Community Health shall collaborate with the Governor's Office to examine Medicaid provider reimbursement rates. 9. Establish a grant program for emergency generators pursuant to the passage of HB262 (2025 Session). (See Intent Language Considered Non-Binding by the Governor.) Total Change

($250,000) ($250,000)
$0 $0
$0 $0
$336 154,716 (80,315) 504,332 640,000
47,869 300,000
Yes Yes $1,566,938

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Program Budgets
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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Increase funds for the operations of new licensing software to enhance efficiency in licensure review.
3. Increase funds for personnel for two new positions. 4. Increase funds for protective equipment. 5. Increase funds for the retention of licensing personnel. 6. Increase funds for training and investigative software services.
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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Increase funds for the operations of new licensing software to enhance efficiency in licensure review. 3. Increase funds for personnel for two new positions. 4. Increase funds for the retention of licensing personnel. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Transfer funds from the Department of Community Health to the Department of Public Health to support lupus research, data collection, awareness, and education. 3. Eliminate funds for one-time start-up funding for federally qualified health centers. 4. Increase funds for one-time grant funds for two federally qualified health centers. 5. Increase funds for one-time funding for telecare and maternal health programs. 6. Increase funds for one-time funding to establish a regional vascular center allowed by passage of HB1339 (2024 Session). 7. Increase funds for one-time 4:1 matching return funds for behavioral and mental health services stabilization and augmentation. Total Change

$4,535 75,000 189,327 36,960 7,734 18,759 $332,315
$4,420 75,000 161,560
4,326 $245,306
$2,928 (100,000) (750,000)
500,000 250,000 407,000 3,000,000 $3,309,928

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Department of Community Health
Program Budgets

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 the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%.
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
3. Transfer funds from the Department of Community Health to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities for four licensure programs to match agency roles and responsibilities.
4. Utilize existing funds ($417,898) for consulting and personnel for the Certificate of Need program pursuant to HB1339 (2024 Session). Total Change

$143 113,415 (1,126,455)
Yes ($1,012,897)

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected utilization.
2. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 66.04% to 66.40%.
3. Increase funds for skilled nursing centers to reflect 2023 cost reports.
4. Increase funds for the Medicare Part D Clawback payment.
5. Increase funds for new high cost drugs.
6. Replace $5,415,201 in state general funds with hospital provider fees.
7. Replace $6,108,816 in state general funds with nursing home provider fees.
8. Reduce funds for ambulance provider fees based on projected revenue.
9. Increase funds for emergency medical services (EMS) transport reimbursement to begin upon patient pickup.
10. Increase funds for rate increases for neonatologists and maternal fetal medicine specialists.
11. Increase funds to provide an increase for applied behavior analysis reimbursement rates.
12. Increase funds to provide a rate increase for air ambulance transports.
13. Increase funds to increase reimbursement rates for primary care codes 99213 and 99214.
14. Increase funds to increase dental code reimbursement rates.
15. Increase funds for a Medicaid rate enhancement for privately-owned intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Total Change

$29,502,682 (21,748,489)
7,154,914 28,449,925 36,555,028
Yes Yes (568,995) 2,799,770 701,766 2,876,896 126,579 1,388,592 771,385 500,000
$88,510,053

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 Medicaid based on projected utilization.
2. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 66.04% to 66.40%.
3. Increase funds for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services requirement that the state provide 12 months of continuous eligibility for children under the age of 19 in Medicaid effective January 1, 2024.

$177,121,062 (20,193,729)
21,228,977

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Department of Community Health
Program Budgets
4. Replace $47,777,274 in state general funds with hospital provider fees. 5. Increase funds for emergency medical services (EMS) transport reimbursement to begin upon patient pickup. 6. Increase funds for rate increases for neonatologists and maternal fetal medicine specialists. 7. Increase funds to provide an increase for applied behavior analysis reimbursement rates. 8. Increase funds to provide a rate increase for air ambulance transports. 9. Increase funds to increase reimbursement rate for primary care codes 99213 and 99214. 10. Increase funds to increase dental code reimbursement rates. 11. Increase funds for an additional $2,000 add-on payment (for a total of $3,000) for newborn deliveries in rural
counties with a population of 35,000 or less. 12. Increase funds to provide a $1,500 add-on payment for newborn deliveries in rural counties with a population
between 35,001 and 50,000. Total Change
PeachCare Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia
children. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for Medicaid based on projected utilization. 2. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Program (eFMAP) from
76.23% to 76.52%. 3. Increase funds for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services requirement that the state provide 12
months of continuous eligibility for children under the age of 19 in the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) effective January 1, 2024. 4. Increase funds to provide a rate increase for air ambulance transports. 5. Increase funds to increase reimbursement rate for primary care codes 99213 and 99214. 6. Increase funds to increase dental code reimbursement rates. 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 a $3 per prescription dispensing fee for independent pharmacists until HB196 (2025 Session) takes effect January 1, 2026. 2. Increase funds to implement HB196 (2025 Session). 3. Recognize an increase in formula funds ($177,130,676) in the Department of Education, Department of Early Care and Learning, and Georgia Military College, to reflect an increase in the employer healthcare contribution per-member per-month (PMPM) rate for certified school employees and lead and assistant teachers to $1,885, effective July 1, 2025. 4. Increase the employer health care contribution per-member per-month (PMPM) for non-certified school employees to match the PMPM for certified school employees, effective July 1, 2025, to maintain the financial stability of the plan. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Commence funding of grant position upon attainment of initial grants. Total Change
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Yes 3,193,473 1,212,701 2,528,221
104,061 2,349,707
803,526 1,747,837 2,165,425 $192,261,261
($1,780,548) (1,268,436) 1,577,238 18,364 53,336 22,470
($1,377,576)
($3,100,000) 2,911,921 Yes
Yes ($188,079)
$6,149 Yes
$6,149
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Program Budgets
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. Increase funds for 150 new residency slots. 2. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 66.04% to 66.40%. 3. Eliminate one-time start-up funds for the development of a Pediatric Rural Training Track. 4. Eliminate one-time start-up funds for rural OB/GYN service expansion. 5. Increase funds for four child and adolescent psychiatry fellowships and two gastroenterology fellowships. 6. Increase funds for year three of the maternal fetal medicine fellowship.
7. Increase funds and utilize existing funds ($2,844,122) for grants for graduate medical education programs based on the use of Medicaid Reimbursements for new residency slots pending approval of a State Plan Amendment to support new and expanding residency programs with priority given to rural sites. (Total Funds:$11,872,959) 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 sixth year of the seven-year plan for Mercer School of Medicine's medical school campus in Columbus. 2. Eliminate one-time matching funds to recognize private fundraising for the expansion of the Valdosta campus. 3. Eliminate one-time matching funds to recognize private fundraising for scholarships for year-four students committed to practicing primary care for five years in rural Georgia. Total Change

$3,022,685 (411,070) (50,000) (750,000) 319,654 150,000 4,000,000
$6,281,269
$565,204 (75,000) (500,000) ($9,796)

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.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. Transfer funds from the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education program to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas program for the nursing faculty loan repayment program to include all loan repayment funds under the same program.
2. Change the name of the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas program to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Healthcare Practitioner Loan Repayment program. Total Change

$250,000
Yes $250,000

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. Transfer funds from the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education program to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas program for the nursing faculty loan repayment program to include all loan repayment funds under the same program.
2. Utilize existing funds for equipment and operating grants for nursing programs, prioritizing those with wait lists and additional student capacity. Total Change

($250,000)
Yes ($250,000)

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Program Budgets
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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Eliminate one-time funds to replace six vehicles. 3. Eliminate one-time funds to modernize licensure application software. 4. Increase funds for one paralegal. 5. Increase funds for one compliance inspector.
6. Increase funds for one licensing technologist. 7. Increase funds for the physician health program. 8. Increase funds for one-time funding to seed program to address career fatigue and wellness of healthcare
professionals pursuant to HB455 (2024 Session). 9. Increase funds for one-time funding for the implementation of technology for the credentialing of licensed
doctors and physician assistants pending passage of SB162 (2025 Session). (See Intent Language Considered Non-Binding by the Governor.) 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Total Change

$18,722 (90,000) (501,715)
75,562 92,463 71,750 500,000 500,000
Yes
$666,782
$18,811 $18,811

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Department of Community Health
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$4,565,260,394

Tobacco Settlement Funds

124,062,351

Nursing Home Provider Fees

152,886,715

Hospital Provider Payment

410,990,552

Ambulance Provider Fees

9,381,009

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,262,581,021

Changes

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$33,600,663 0
6,731,771 46,197,704
(477,435) $86,052,703

$4,598,861,057 124,062,351 159,618,486 457,188,256 8,903,574
$5,348,633,724

$4,565,260,394 124,062,351 152,886,715 410,990,552 9,381,009
$5,262,581,021

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

$11,529,447,237
541,015,146
15,616,473 $12,086,078,856

($32,909,411)
(51,411,672)
0 ($84,321,083)

$11,496,537,826
489,603,474
15,616,473 $12,001,757,773

$11,529,447,237
541,015,146
15,616,473 $12,086,078,856

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$6,451,325,691 $6,451,325,691
$23,799,985,568

$0 $0
$1,731,620

$6,451,325,691 $6,451,325,691
$23,801,717,188

$6,451,325,691 $6,451,325,691
$23,799,985,568

Changes
$231,878,168 0
6,108,816 53,192,475
(568,995) $290,610,464
$589,979,179
889,451
0 $590,868,630
$0 $0 $881,479,094

FY 2026 Budget
$4,797,138,562 124,062,351 158,995,531 464,183,027 8,812,014
$5,553,191,485
$12,119,426,416
541,904,597
15,616,473 $12,676,947,486
$6,451,325,691 $6,451,325,691 $24,681,464,662

FY 2025 Original Budget

Departmental Administration (DCH)

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

93,524,876 329,743,048
29,454,740 651,094

Other Funds

25,596,354

TOTAL FUNDS

$478,970,112

Georgia Board of Dentistry

State General Funds

942,500

TOTAL FUNDS

$942,500

Georgia State Board of Pharmacy

State General Funds

882,723

TOTAL FUNDS

$882,723

Health Care Access and Improvement

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

17,509,709 172,588

TOTAL FUNDS

$17,682,297

Healthcare Facility Regulation

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

28,067,454 12,005,577

Other Funds

100,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$40,173,031

Indigent Care Trust Fund

State General Funds

52,882,042

Changes
319,535 1,045,000
0 0 0 $1,364,535
263,396 $263,396
237,167 $237,167
22,680,723 0
$22,680,723
0 0 0 $0
0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

93,844,411
330,788,048
29,454,740
651,094 25,596,354 $480,334,647

93,524,876
329,743,048
29,454,740
651,094 25,596,354 $478,970,112

1,205,896 $1,205,896

942,500 $942,500

1,119,890 $1,119,890

882,723 $882,723

40,190,432
172,588 $40,363,020

17,509,709
172,588 $17,682,297

28,067,454
12,005,577 100,000
$40,173,031

28,067,454
12,005,577 100,000
$40,173,031

52,882,042

52,882,042

Changes
1,566,938 1,596,604
0 0 0 $3,163,542
332,315 $332,315
245,306 $245,306
3,309,928 0
$3,309,928
(1,012,897) 0 0
($1,012,897)
0

FY 2026 Budget
95,091,814 331,339,652
29,454,740 651,094
25,596,354 $482,133,654
1,274,815 $1,274,815
1,128,029 $1,128,029
20,819,637 172,588
$20,992,225
27,054,557 12,005,577
100,000 $39,160,134
52,882,042

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Department of Community Health
Program Budget Financial Summary

Medical Assistance Program

FY 2025 Original Budget
671,388,987

Other Funds

286,585,667

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,010,856,696

Medicaid- Aged Blind and Disabled

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Hospital Provider Payment
Nursing Home Provider Fees

2,545,370,237 6,191,806
41,840,441 152,886,715

Ambulance Provider Fees
Medical Assistance Program
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

9,381,009 5,323,444,567
2,787,214

Other Funds

364,863,035

TOTAL FUNDS

$8,446,765,024

Medicaid- Low-Income Medicaid

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Hospital Provider Payment
Medical Assistance Program
State Children's Insurance Program

1,567,462,534 117,870,545 369,150,111
5,204,870,635 133,099,520

Other Funds

652,535,040

TOTAL FUNDS

$8,044,988,385

PeachCare

State General Funds
State Children's Insurance Program

124,111,399 378,460,886

Other Funds

151,783

TOTAL FUNDS

$502,724,068

State Health Benefit Plan

State General Funds

6,200,000

Other Funds

5,121,193,812

TOTAL FUNDS

$5,127,393,812

Changes 0 0
$0
69,331,979 0
4,703,106 6,731,771 (477,435) 132,213,032
0 0 $212,502,453
(127,096,659) 0
41,494,598 (166,167,443)
0 0 ($251,769,504)
(16,057,776) (51,411,672)
0 ($67,469,448)
0 0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

671,388,987 286,585,667 $1,010,856,696

671,388,987 286,585,667 $1,010,856,696

2,614,702,216 6,191,806
46,543,547
159,618,486 8,903,574
5,455,657,599
2,787,214 364,863,035 $8,659,267,477

2,545,370,237 6,191,806
41,840,441
152,886,715 9,381,009
5,323,444,567
2,787,214 364,863,035 $8,446,765,024

1,440,365,875 117,870,545 410,644,709
5,038,703,192
133,099,520 652,535,040 $7,793,218,881

1,567,462,534 117,870,545 369,150,111
5,204,870,635
133,099,520 652,535,040 $8,044,988,385

108,053,623
327,049,214 151,783
$435,254,620

124,111,399
378,460,886 151,783
$502,724,068

6,200,000 5,121,193,812 $5,127,393,812

6,200,000 5,121,193,812 $5,127,393,812

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Board Administration

State General Funds

1,980,021

(164,720)

1,815,301

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,980,021

($164,720)

$1,815,301

Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Graduate Medical Education

State General Funds
Medical Assistance Program

37,002,461 0

34,087,018 0

71,089,479 0

TOTAL FUNDS

$37,002,461

$34,087,018

$71,089,479

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

State General Funds

34,586,597

25,000,000

59,586,597

1,980,021 $1,980,021
37,002,461 0
$37,002,461
34,586,597

Changes 0 0
$0
77,555,031 0
5,415,201 6,108,816 (568,995) 162,280,073
0 0 $250,790,126
144,483,987 0
47,777,274 418,229,543
0 0 $610,490,804
(1,377,576) 889,451 0
($488,125)
(188,079) 0
($188,079)
6,149 $6,149
6,281,269 7,872,959 $14,154,228
(9,796)

FY 2026 Budget 671,388,987 286,585,667 $1,010,856,696
2,622,925,268 6,191,806
47,255,642 158,995,531
8,812,014 5,485,724,640
2,787,214 364,863,035 $8,697,555,150
1,711,946,521 117,870,545 416,927,385
5,623,100,178 133,099,520 652,535,040
$8,655,479,189
122,733,823 379,350,337
151,783 $502,235,943
6,011,921 5,121,193,812 $5,127,205,733
1,986,170 $1,986,170
43,283,730 7,872,959
$51,156,689
34,576,801

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Department of Community Health
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Changes

Amended FY 2025 Budget

TOTAL FUNDS

$34,586,597

$25,000,000

$59,586,597

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

State General Funds

33,429,696

25,000,000

58,429,696

TOTAL FUNDS

$33,429,696

$25,000,000

$58,429,696

Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas

State General Funds

5,965,000

250,000

6,215,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$5,965,000

$250,000

$6,215,000

Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education

State General Funds

7,445,783

(250,000)

7,195,783

TOTAL FUNDS

$7,445,783

($250,000)

$7,195,783

Georgia Composite Medical Board

State General Funds

4,612,028

0

4,612,028

Other Funds

300,000

0

300,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$4,912,028

$0

$4,912,028

Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency

State General Funds

3,285,334

0

3,285,334

TOTAL FUNDS

$3,285,334

$0

$3,285,334

FY 2025 Original Budget
$34,586,597
33,429,696 $33,429,696
5,965,000 $5,965,000
7,445,783 $7,445,783
4,612,028 300,000
$4,912,028
3,285,334 $3,285,334

Changes ($9,796)
0 $0
250,000 $250,000
(250,000) ($250,000)
666,782 0
$666,782
18,811 $18,811

FY 2026 Budget $34,576,801
33,429,696 $33,429,696
6,215,000 $6,215,000
7,195,783 $7,195,783
5,278,810 300,000
$5,578,810
3,304,145 $3,304,145

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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
SUBTOTAL
(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

FY 2023 Expenditures
$482,627,852 818,325 790,608
34,112,281 37,365,071 1,004,526,254 8,062,930,198 7,885,957,027 501,078,758 3,970,555,070 $21,980,761,444
$978,815
30,526,171
31,265,438
32,307,713
1,829,196
10,751,773

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

2,852,817 2,862,577 $113,374,500

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

$22,094,135,944
12,848,759,716 5,055,603
5,112,993,232 278,043,187
$18,244,851,738

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees

3,185,033,861 124,062,351 144,713,035

FY 2024 Expenditures
$633,473,471 939,541 836,306
23,498,426 35,191,316 1,120,528,450
8,522,439,550 6,872,776,641
470,547,391 4,571,832,519
$22,252,063,611

FY 2025 Original Budget
$478,970,112 942,500 882,723
17,682,297 40,173,031 1,010,856,696
8,446,765,024 8,044,988,385
502,724,068 5,127,393,812
$23,671,378,648

$1,322,549

$1,980,021

34,089,554

37,002,461

31,928,552

34,586,597

32,929,696

33,429,696

3,407,911

5,965,000

7,730,825 3,778,943 3,022,060 $118,210,090 $22,370,273,701

7,445,783 4,912,028 3,285,334 $128,606,920 $23,799,985,568

11,770,231,594 15,548,633 36,681
5,971,260,663 345,028,714
$18,102,106,285
3,608,647,160 124,062,351 128,552,063

12,086,078,856
6,451,325,691
$18,537,404,547 4,565,260,394 124,062,351 152,886,715

Amended FY 2025 Budget $480,334,647
1,205,896 1,119,890 40,363,020 40,173,031 1,010,856,696 8,659,267,477 7,793,218,881 435,254,620 5,127,393,812 $23,589,187,970
$1,815,301
71,089,479
59,586,597
58,429,696
6,215,000
7,195,783 4,912,028 3,285,334 $212,529,218
$23,801,717,188
12,001,757,773
6,451,325,691
$18,453,083,464
4,598,861,057 124,062,351 159,618,486

FY 2026 Budget $482,133,654
1,274,815 1,128,029 20,992,225 39,160,134 1,010,856,696 8,697,555,150 8,655,479,189 502,235,943 5,127,205,733 $24,538,021,568
$1,986,170
51,156,689
34,576,801
33,429,696
6,215,000
7,195,783 5,578,810 3,304,145 $143,443,094
$24,681,464,662
12,676,947,486
6,451,325,691
$19,128,273,177
4,797,138,562 124,062,351 158,995,531

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Hospital Provider Payments Ambulance Provider Fees
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Department of Community Health
Department Financial Summary

387,434,224 8,040,734
$3,849,284,205

401,061,473 5,844,367
$4,268,167,414

410,990,552 9,381,009
$5,262,581,021

457,188,256 8,903,574
$5,348,633,724

464,183,027 8,812,014
$5,553,191,485

142

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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 190,000 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 51 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 2025 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DCS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency. Recommended Change:
1. No change. 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 for the Milledgeville Day Reporting Center lease. 2. Reduce funds for personal services based on the actual start date. 3. Increase funds for increased retention in personal 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
FY 2026 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DCS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$0 $0
$109,338 (214,502) 4,500,000 $4,394,836
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$16,244

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Department of Community Supervision
Program Budgets
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 3. Increase funds for the Milledgeville Field Office lease. 4. Increase funds for personnel to reflect increased retention of community supervision officers.
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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Total Change

2,429 $18,673
$303,275 60,440
133,830 9,595,467 $10,093,012
$1,612 286
$1,898
$7,000 893
$7,893
$275 $275

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Department of Community Supervision
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$222,740,461

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$222,740,461

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$636,008 $636,008

Changes
$4,394,836 $4,394,836
$0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$227,135,297 $227,135,297

$222,740,461 $222,740,461

$636,008 $636,008

$636,008 $636,008

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$1,128,707 $1,128,707
$224,505,176

$0 $0
$4,394,836

$1,128,707 $1,128,707
$228,900,012

$1,128,707 $1,128,707
$224,505,176

Changes
$10,121,751 $10,121,751
$0 $0 $0 $0 $10,121,751

FY 2025 Original Budget

Changes

Departmental Administration (DCS)

State General Funds

11,120,150

0

Other Funds

1,200

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$11,121,350

$0

Field Services

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

205,280,741 447,884

4,394,836 0

Other Funds

966,278

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$206,694,903

$4,394,836

Misdemeanor Probation

State General Funds

1,015,770

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,015,770

$0

Governor's Office of Transition, Support, and Reentry

State General Funds

4,584,901

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$4,584,901

$0

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Georgia Commission on Family Violence

State General Funds

738,899

0

Federal Funds Not

Specifically Identified

188,124

0

Other Funds

161,229

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,088,252

$0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

11,120,150 1,200
$11,121,350

11,120,150 1,200
$11,121,350

209,675,577
447,884 966,278 $211,089,739

205,280,741
447,884 966,278 $206,694,903

1,015,770 $1,015,770

1,015,770 $1,015,770

4,584,901 $4,584,901

4,584,901 $4,584,901

738,899
188,124 161,229 $1,088,252

738,899
188,124 161,229 $1,088,252

Changes
18,673 0
$18,673
10,093,012 0 0
$10,093,012
1,898 $1,898
7,893 $7,893
275 0 0
$275

FY 2026 Budget
$232,862,212 $232,862,212
$636,008 $636,008 $1,128,707 $1,128,707 $234,626,927
FY 2026 Budget
11,138,823 1,200
$11,140,023
215,373,753 447,884 966,278
$216,787,915
1,017,668 $1,017,668
4,592,794 $4,592,794
739,174 188,124 161,229 $1,088,527

146

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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 Federal COVID Funds Other Funds
SUBTOTAL
State General Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2023 Expenditures
$10,490,889 181,316,490
894,299
3,829,394 $196,531,072

FY 2024 Expenditures
$10,833,719 200,402,599
960,385
3,968,270 $216,164,973

FY 2025 Original Budget
$11,121,350 206,694,903
1,015,770
4,584,901 $223,416,924

$1,287,325
$1,287,325
$197,818,397
941,408 19,860
6,811,733 $7,773,001
189,858,677 186,718
$190,045,395

$1,484,613
$1,484,613
$217,649,586
1,278,760 7,770
7,883,768 $9,170,298
208,232,939 246,350
$208,479,289

$1,088,252 $1,088,252 $224,505,176
636,008 1,128,707 $1,764,715 222,740,461
$222,740,461

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$11,121,350 211,089,739
1,015,770 4,584,901 $227,811,760
$1,088,252 $1,088,252
$228,900,012
636,008
1,128,707 $1,764,715
227,135,297
$227,135,297

FY 2026 Budget $11,140,023 216,787,915
1,017,668 4,592,794 $233,538,400
$1,088,527 $1,088,527 $234,626,927
636,008 1,128,707 $1,764,715 232,862,212
$232,862,212

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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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: These institutions are typically reserved for felony inmates with more than one year of incarceration to serve.
County Prisons: 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: This program offers a shortterm, intensive incarceration period that enforces strict discipline and para-military protocol.
Transition Centers: 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: CoreCivic and GEO Group, Inc. owns and operates select facilities in the state. 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: 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 GDC-referred inmates who have a need for intensive substance abuse programming.
Integrated Treatment Facilities: 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: 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. Offender Management: Coordinates and operates the following agency wide support services to ensure public safety: canine units, the County Correctional Institutions program, the County Jail Subsidy 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 2025 Budget Changes
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. Provide funds to develop and implement a statewide targeted recruitment and retention plan to onboard new correctional officers.
2. Provide funds to develop and implement updated training curriculum for correctional officers. 3. Provide funds to develop a ten-year facility and population management plan, including target staffing ratios
and classification review of offenders, to determine best future use of existing facilities and prioritize capital and security needs across the system. 4. Provide funds for planning, technical assistance, and project management services. 5. The Department of Corrections is directed to identify and facilitate the transfer of prisoners who have committed federal crimes to federal custody. Provide a status update on eligible offenders to the Office of Planning and Budget and the chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees by June 30, 2025. 6. The Department of Corrections is directed to identify and facilitate the transfer of international prisoners whom are eligible under the 'International Prisoner Transfer Program'. Provide a status update on eligible offenders to the Office of Planning and Budget and the chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees by June 30, 2025. 7. The Department of Corrections is directed to work with the Board of Pardons and Paroles to identify eligible international offenders of non-violent crimes and facilitate the transfer of custody to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Provide a status update on eligible offenders to the Office of Planning and Budget and the chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees by June 30, 2025. 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. Provide funds to replace 150 Chromebooks for technical education programs. 2. Increase funds for Technical College System of Georgia vocational education contracts. 3. Increase funds to add correctional officer positions to improve staff to offender ratios and reflect increased retention. 4. Increase funds for the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment program contract. 5. Transfer funds from State Prisons program to Detention Centers program for ongoing capital maintenance and repairs. 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 for farming operations. 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 for the physical health contract to support increased population. 2. Increase funds for the pharmacy services contract to support increased population. 3. Increase funds for the mental health contract to support increased population.
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

$1,012,142 900,000
2,500,000 906,290 Yes Yes
Yes
$5,318,432
$67,500 22,808
4,965,863 73,674
1,572,489 $6,702,334
$2,000,000 $2,000,000
$14,661,767 3,936,342 8,081,370
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Program Budgets
4. Increase funds for the dental health contract to support increased population. 5. Provide funds for an agency-managed electronic health records solution. 6. Provide funds for increased physical health contract risk share expenses for outside-the-wire care.
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. Transfer funds from State Prisons program to Offender Management program to recognize virtual court technology efficiencies in the appropriate program. 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. Increase funds to add 188 private prison beds at Coffee Correctional Institution and 258 private prison beds at Wheeler Correctional Institution beginning February 1, 2025. 2. Increase funds to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment for employees at Coffee ($712,681), Wheeler ($790,763), Jenkins ($416,435), and Riverbend ($646,696) Correctional Institutions consistent with the state employee cost-of-living-adjustment provided in Fiscal Year 2025. 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. Provide funds to replace 750 Chromebooks for technical education programs. 2. Increase funds for Technical College System of Georgia vocational education contracts. 3. Increase funds to prevent contraband through the use of managed access and drone detection systems. 4. Increase funds for the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment program contract. 5. Transfer funds from State Prisons program to Detention Centers ($1,572,489) and Transition Centers ($718,679) programs for ongoing capital maintenance and repairs. 6. Provide funds to continue operating the digital forensics unit through a contract. 7. Provide funds to purchase 2,200 body cameras, 1,800 tasers and certifications for increased security and safety for correctional officers and inmates throughout state facilities. 8. Increase funds for hardware and software licenses for additional officer tablets to improve documentation and information sharing on offender management. 9. Provide funds for additional facility maintenance personnel and regional support staff to address critical facility maintenance needs. 10. Provide funds for a "tiger team" to support existing GDC locking team to address repairs needed on facility locks, locking controls, and security electronics. 11. Provide funds for skilled craftsman "tiger teams" focused on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fabrication needs in facilities. 12. Provide funds for project management resources to oversee capital projects. 13. Provide funds to implement an off-site mail screening solution to inhibit contraband and ensure the safety of facility staff. 14. Increase funds to add correctional officer positions to improve staff to offender ratios. 15. Increase funds to address critical capital maintenance and repairs.

2,198,857 15,048,183 15,789,474 $59,715,993
$2,771,395 $2,771,395
$2,246,260 2,566,575
$4,812,835
$337,500 662,700
17,918,718 176,326
(2,291,168) 2,261,515
10,490,930 2,506,740 3,784,697 248,062 651,822 2,544,652 913,248
46,018,769 20,000,000

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Department of Corrections
Program Budgets
16. Provide funds for construction of four 126-bed modular correctional units to facilitate offender population movement necessary for capital and security improvements.
17. Provide funds for design and construction to replace locking control systems at various facilities. 18. Provide funds for project backlog and major maintenance and renovation projects at facilities. 19. Increase funds for renovation, equipment and technology for the creation of an Over Watch and Logistics unit
to increase safety of correctional officers and inmates throughout state facilities. 20. Increase funds for data intelligence advanced integration development. 21. Transfer funds from State Prisons program to Offender Management program to recognize virtual court
technology efficiencies in the appropriate program. 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. Provide funds to replace 100 Chromebooks for technical education programs. 2. Increase funds for Technical College System of Georgia vocational education contracts. 3. Transfer funds from State Prisons program to Transition Centers program for ongoing capital maintenance and repairs. Total Change
FY 2026 Budget Changes
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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 3. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 4. Increase funds for a 4% salary increase for education, chaplain, food service, and maintenance positions to align with statewide averages to improve recruitment and retention. 5. Increase funds to provide a 4% salary increase for all correctional officer staff to improve recruitment and retention. 6. Increase funds for a six month in-grade promotion step for correctional officer (CO) and Closed Special Mission (CSM) correctional officer 1 and 2 and to address salary compression to improve career path and retention opportunities. 7. Increase funds for existing operational needs. 8. Increase funds for administrative costs for the opening of Smith Transition Center additional dormitory. 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 3. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 4. Increase funds to add correctional officer positions to improve staff to offender ratios and reflect increased retention.
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

80,220,240 34,262,515 32,408,141
7,158,672 6,225,000 (2,771,395) $263,727,684
$45,000 16,281
718,679 $779,960
$176 99,483
6,939 55,642 14,889
2,506 955,684
84,921 $1,220,240
$105 194,059
18,441 3,471,089
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Program Budgets
5. Increase funds for Technical College System of Georgia vocational education contracts. 6. Increase funds for utility costs. 7. Increase funds for the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) program contract. 8. Transfer funds from State Prisons program to Detention Centers program for ongoing capital maintenance
and repairs. 9. Increase funds for a salary increase for behavioral health counselor positions to align with statewide averages
to improve recruitment and retention. 10. Increase funds for a 4% salary increase for education, chaplain, food service, and maintenance positions to
align with statewide averages to improve recruitment and retention. 11. Increase funds to provide a 4% salary increase for all correctional officer staff to improve recruitment and
retention. 12. Increase funds for a six month in-grade promotion step for correctional officer (CO) and Closed Special
Mission (CSM) correctional officer 1 and 2 and to address salary compression to improve career path and retention opportunities. 13. Increase funds to annualize 12 correctional officer positions hired in FY2025.
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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 3. Increase funds to provide a 4% salary increase for all correctional officer staff to improve recruitment and retention. 4. Increase funds for a six month in-grade promotion step for correctional officer (CO) and Closed Special Mission (CSM) correctional officer 1 and 2 and to address salary compression to improve career path and retention opportunities. 5. Increase funds for food costs related to the opening of Smith Transitional Center ($101,615), McRae Women's Facility ($972,055) and Tift Cafeteria Contract for Basic Correctional Officer Training cadets ($103,525). 6. Utilize current prisoner count and recognize full funding for food and farm operations.
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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 3. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 4. Increase funds for the physical health contract to support increased population. 5. Increase funds for the pharmacy services contract to support increased population. 6. Increase funds for the mental health contract to support increased population. 7. Increase funds for the dental health contract to support increased population. 8. Increase funds for ongoing maintenance of an agency-managed electronic health records solution. 9. Increase funds for retention of experienced correctional officers to address compression.
Total Change

26,175 21,618 73,674 1,572,489 219,573 184,376 1,505,068 951,399
946,660 $9,184,726
$4,321 625
50,307 6,705
1,177,195
Yes $1,239,153
$608 14,704
1,485 14,661,767
6,070,940 8,081,370 2,198,857
146,268 3,626
$31,179,625

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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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures.
3. Increase funds for a $6 per diem increase for County Correctional Institutions.
4. Transfer funds from the State Prisons program to the Offender Management program to recognize virtual court technology efficiencies in the appropriate program. 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. Increase funds to provide a 4% salary increase and address compression for parity in compensation to Georgia Department of Corrections correctional officers for Coffee ($373,875), Wheeler ($425,789), Jenkins ($188,005) and Riverbend ($466,067) Correctional Institutions. 2. Increase funds to add a total of 500 additional private prison beds at Coffee Correctional Institution and Wheeler Correctional Institution, not to include per diem increase. 3. Increase funds for a contractual increase to per diem rates at Coffee ($3,033,827), Wheeler ($3,208,871), Jenkins ($3,654,586), and Riverbend ($3,750,000) Correctional Institutions to account for increased consumer price index costs. 4. Increase funds for an 8% salary increase for behavioral health counselor positions at Coffee ($124,182), Wheeler, ($100,337), Jenkins ($48,735), and Riverbend ($76,978) Correctional Institutions to improve recruitment and retention. 5. Increase funds for a 4% salary increase for education, chaplain, food service, and maintenance positions at Coffee ($58,882), Wheeler ($57,148), Jenkins ($29,825), and Riverbend ($92,757) Correctional Institutions to improve recruitment and retention. 6. Increase funds to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment for employees at ($712,681), Wheeler ($790,763), Jenkins ($416,435), and Riverbend ($646,696) Correctional Institutions consistent with the state employee cost-of-living adjustment provided in Fiscal Year 2025. 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 3. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures.
4. Increase funds to address critical capital maintenance and repairs.
5. Increase funds for Technical College System of Georgia vocational education contracts.
6. Increase funds for ongoing support of body cameras and tasers for increased facility security.
7. Increase funds for the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) program contract.
8. Transfer funds from State Prisons program to Detention Centers ($1,572,489) and Transition Centers ($718,679) programs for ongoing capital maintenance and repairs.
9. Increase funds to continue operating the Digital Forensics Unit through a contract.
10. Increase funds for software licenses for additional officer tablets to improve documentation and information sharing on offender management.
11. Increase funds for additional facility maintenance personnel and regional support staff to address critical facility maintenance needs.
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

$15,897 1,511
9,975,450 2,771,395 $12,764,253
$1,453,736 6,393,785
13,647,284 350,232 238,612
2,566,575 $24,650,224
$1,889 1,623,384
222,162 15,000,000
760,421 3,584,932
176,326 (2,291,168)
4,114,511 2,457,440 15,592,952
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Program Budgets
12. Increase funds for a "tiger team" to support existing Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) locking team to address repairs needed on facility locks, locking controls, and security electronics.
13. Increase funds for skilled craftsman "tiger teams" focused on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fabrication needs in facilities.
14. Increase funds to implement an off-site mail screening solution to inhibit contraband and ensure the safety of facility staff.
15. Increase funds for a salary increase for behavioral health counselor positions to align with statewide averages to improve recruitment and retention.
16. Increase funds for a 4% salary increase for education, chaplain, food service, fire services, and maintenance positions to align with statewide averages to improve recruitment and retention.
17. Increase funds for additional correctional officer positions to improve staff to offender ratios based on improved retention.
18. Increase funds to provide a 4% salary increase for all correctional officer staff to improve recruitment and retention.
19. Increase funds for a six month in-grade promotion step for correctional officer (CO) and Closed Special Mission (CSM) correctional officer 1 and 2 and to address salary compression to improve career path and retention opportunities.
20. Increase funds for personnel for the Over Watch and Logistics (OWL) Unit and ongoing technology fees.
21. Increase funds for the annual operations costs of the Data Intelligence Advanced Integration system.
22. Increase funds to transfer eligible inmates to federal custody.
23. Increase funds for utility costs. 24. Transfer funds from the State Prisons program to the Offender Management program to recognize virtual
court technology efficiencies in the appropriate program. 25. The Department of Corrections is directed to identify and facilitate the transfer of prisoners who have
committed federal crimes to federal custody. Provide a status update on eligible offenders to the Office of Planning and Budget and the chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees quarterly. 26. The Department of Corrections is directed to identify and facilitate the transfer of international prisoners who are eligible under the "International Prisoner Transfer Program." Provide a status update on eligible offenders to the Office of Planning and Budget and the chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees quarterly. 27. The Department of Correction is directed to work with the State Board of Pardons and Parole to identify eligible international prisoners of non-violent crimes and facilitate the transfer of custody upon favorable consideration from the State Board of Pardons and Parole to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Provide a status update on eligible offenders to the Office of Planning and Budget and the chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees quarterly. Total Change

1,022,013 2,601,532 1,826,486 2,837,644 1,931,247 39,637,010 9,795,423 8,095,907
3,805,472 1,950,000
474,500 784,319 (2,771,395)
Yes
Yes
Yes
$113,233,007

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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures.
3. Increase funds to add correctional officer positions to improve staff to offender ratios and reflect increased retention.
4. Increase funds for Technical College System of Georgia vocational education contracts.
5. Increase funds for a salary increase for behavioral health counselor positions to align with statewide averages to improve recruitment and retention.
6. Transfer funds from State Prisons program to Transition Centers program for ongoing capital maintenance and repairs.
7. Increase funds for a 4% salary increase for education, chaplain, food service, and maintenance positions to align with statewide averages to improve recruitment and retention.
8. Increase funds to provide a 4% salary increase for all correctional officer staff to improve recruitment and retention.
9. Increase funds for a six month in-grade promotion step for correctional officer (CO) and Closed Special Mission (CSM) correctional officer 1 and 2 and to address salary compression to improve career path and retention opportunities.
10. Increase funds for the opening of 100 additional beds at Smith Transitional Center.
11. Increase funds for utility costs.
12. The Department of Corrections is directed to identify and facilitate the purchase of property for additional transition centers in the Albany and Savannah regions. Total Change

$99,061 9,325
946,660 18,685
436,048 718,679
67,493 618,779 581,308
2,708,175 1,618 Yes
$6,205,831

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Department of Corrections
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$1,495,621,218

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,495,621,218

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$809,589 $809,589

Changes
$345,828,633 $345,828,633
$0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$1,841,449,851 $1,841,449,851

$1,495,621,218 $1,495,621,218

$809,589 $809,589

$809,589 $809,589

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$15,960,082 $15,960,082
$1,512,390,889

$0 $0
$345,828,633

$15,960,082 $15,960,082
$1,858,219,522

$15,960,082 $15,960,082
$1,512,390,889

Changes
$199,677,059 $199,677,059
$0 $0 $0 $0 $199,677,059

FY 2026 Budget
$1,695,298,277 $1,695,298,277
$809,589 $809,589
$15,960,082 $15,960,082 $1,712,067,948

FY 2025 Original Budget

Departmental Administration (DOC)

State General Funds

40,345,260

TOTAL FUNDS

$40,345,260

Detention Centers

State General Funds

67,238,753

Other Funds

2,506,896

TOTAL FUNDS

$69,745,649

Food and Farm Operations

State General Funds

29,110,039

TOTAL FUNDS

$29,110,039

Health

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

345,418,609 573,812

Other Funds

305,972

TOTAL FUNDS

$346,298,393

Offender Management

State General Funds

45,832,720

TOTAL FUNDS

$45,832,720

Private Prisons

State General Funds

147,835,303

TOTAL FUNDS

$147,835,303

State Prisons

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

775,371,320 235,777

Other Funds

12,927,561

TOTAL FUNDS

$788,534,658

Transition Centers

State General Funds

44,469,214

Other Funds

219,653

TOTAL FUNDS

$44,688,867

Changes
5,318,432 $5,318,432
6,702,334 0
$6,702,334
2,000,000 $2,000,000
59,715,993 0 0
$59,715,993
2,771,395 $2,771,395
4,812,835 $4,812,835
263,727,684 0 0
$263,727,684
779,960 0
$779,960

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

45,663,692 $45,663,692

40,345,260 $40,345,260

73,941,087 2,506,896
$76,447,983

67,238,753 2,506,896
$69,745,649

31,110,039 $31,110,039

29,110,039 $29,110,039

405,134,602
573,812 305,972 $406,014,386

345,418,609
573,812 305,972 $346,298,393

48,604,115 $48,604,115

45,832,720 $45,832,720

152,648,138 $152,648,138

147,835,303 $147,835,303

1,039,099,004
235,777 12,927,561 $1,052,262,342

775,371,320
235,777 12,927,561 $788,534,658

45,249,174 219,653
$45,468,827

44,469,214 219,653
$44,688,867

Changes
1,220,240 $1,220,240
9,184,726 0
$9,184,726
1,239,153 $1,239,153
31,179,625 0 0
$31,179,625
12,764,253 $12,764,253
24,650,224 $24,650,224
113,233,007 0 0
$113,233,007
6,205,831 0
$6,205,831

FY 2026 Budget
41,565,500 $41,565,500
76,423,479 2,506,896
$78,930,375
30,349,192 $30,349,192
376,598,234 573,812 305,972
$377,478,018
58,596,973 $58,596,973
172,485,527 $172,485,527
888,604,327 235,777
12,927,561 $901,767,665
50,675,045 219,653
$50,894,698

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155

Program/Fund Sources 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
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Department of Corrections
Department Financial Summary

FY 2023 Expenditures
$37,494,840 61,686,634 29,356,297
284,821,220 44,662,035
131,921,331 773,140,664
37,612,535
$1,400,695,556
$1,400,695,556

FY 2024 Expenditures
$45,334,401 70,507,282 30,914,139
325,613,120 45,809,237
144,251,930 821,265,828
42,958,167
$1,526,654,104

FY 2025 Original Budget
$40,345,260 69,745,649 29,110,039
346,298,393 45,832,720
147,835,303 788,534,658
44,688,867
$1,512,390,889

$1,526,654,104

$1,512,390,889

5,365,677 18,772
54,633,124 $60,017,573
1,340,677,982 $1,340,677,982

3,022,249
100,652,921 $103,675,170
1,422,978,935 $1,422,978,935

809,589
15,960,082 $16,769,671
1,495,621,218 $1,495,621,218

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$45,663,692 76,447,983 31,110,039
406,014,386 48,604,115
152,648,138 1,052,262,342
45,468,827 $1,858,219,522
$1,858,219,522
809,589
15,960,082 $16,769,671
1,841,449,851 $1,841,449,851

FY 2026 Budget
$41,565,500 78,930,375 30,349,192
377,478,018 58,596,973
172,485,527 901,767,665
50,894,698 $1,712,067,948
$1,712,067,948
809,589
15,960,082 $16,769,671
1,695,298,277 $1,695,298,277

156

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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 2025 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. No change. Total Change
FY 2026 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
($171) (3,210) ($3,381)
($338) (1,968) ($2,306)
($387)

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Department of Defense
Program Budgets
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 3. Reduce funds to reflect lower graduation rates.
Total Change

(30,147) (125,923) ($156,457)

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Department of Defense
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$12,628,545

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,628,545

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$75,943,450 $75,943,450

Changes
$0 $0
$0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$12,628,545 $12,628,545

$12,628,545 $12,628,545

$75,943,450 $75,943,450

$75,943,450 $75,943,450

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$22,590,595 $22,590,595
$111,162,590

$0

$22,590,595

$22,590,595

$0

$22,590,595

$22,590,595

$0

$111,162,590

$111,162,590

Changes
($162,144) ($162,144)
$0 $0 $0 $0 ($162,144)

FY 2025 Original Budget

Departmental Administration (DOD)

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

1,441,745 1,137,771

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,579,516

Military Readiness

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

6,149,286 59,957,952

Other Funds

22,586,717

TOTAL FUNDS

$88,693,955

Youth Educational Services

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

5,037,514 14,847,727

Other Funds

3,878

TOTAL FUNDS

$19,889,119

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

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

1,441,745
1,137,771 $2,579,516

1,441,745
1,137,771 $2,579,516

6,149,286
59,957,952 22,586,717 $88,693,955

6,149,286
59,957,952 22,586,717 $88,693,955

5,037,514
14,847,727 3,878
$19,889,119

5,037,514
14,847,727 3,878
$19,889,119

Changes
(3,381) 0
($3,381)
(2,306) 0 0
($2,306)
(156,457) 0 0
($156,457)

FY 2026 Budget
$12,466,401 $12,466,401
$75,943,450 $75,943,450 $22,590,595 $22,590,595 $111,000,446
FY 2026 Budget
1,438,364 1,137,771 $2,576,135
6,146,980 59,957,952 22,586,717 $88,691,649
4,881,057 14,847,727
3,878 $19,732,662

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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 Other Funds SUBTOTAL
State General Funds Governor's Emergency Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2023 Expenditures
$2,277,819 97,253,402 19,866,527
$119,397,748

FY 2024 Expenditures
$2,443,136 96,518,638 19,962,477
$118,924,251

FY 2025 Original Budget
$2,579,516 88,693,955 19,889,119
$111,162,590

$119,397,748

$118,924,251

$111,162,590

89,631,926 17,620,447 $107,252,373
12,043,559 101,816
$12,145,375

83,095,808 23,159,958 $106,255,766
12,668,485
$12,668,485

75,943,450 22,590,595 $98,534,045
12,628,545
$12,628,545

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$2,579,516 88,693,955 19,889,119 $111,162,590
$111,162,590
75,943,450 22,590,595 $98,534,045
12,628,545
$12,628,545

FY 2026 Budget
$2,576,135 88,691,649 19,732,662 $111,000,446
$111,000,446
75,943,450 22,590,595 $98,534,045
12,466,401
$12,466,401

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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.

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, providing online Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP) classes, and monitoring the status of all commercial driver license convictions.
AUTHORITY Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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.

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Department of Driver Services
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2025 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. Provide funds to implement technology to prevent address fraud. 2. Provide funds to implement phase three of chatbot technology in the call center to provide improved efficiency in customer service. 3. Provide funds for the investigations division case management system transition to cloud services. Total Change
Regulatory Compliance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education programs for both novice, problem
drivers, and commercial drivers by approving driver education curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance with state laws and regulations; to certify ignition interlock device providers; and to monitor the status of all commercial driver license convictions. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
FY 2026 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Provide funds for the ongoing maintenance of technology for address fraud prevention. 3. Provide funds for annual maintenance of 38 self-service kiosks. 4. Increase funds for an increase in federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) fees.
Total Change
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$0 $0
$250,000 452,000 320,000
$1,022,000
$0 $0
($27,874) (29,176)
($57,050)
($208,882) 168,000 136,110 263,079
$358,307 163

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, problem drivers, and commercial drivers by approving driver education curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance with state laws and regulations; to certify ignition interlock device providers; and to monitor the status of all commercial driver license convictions.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Total Change

($3,811) ($3,811)

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Department of Driver Services
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$86,117,996

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$86,117,996

Changes
$1,022,000 $1,022,000

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$87,139,996 $87,139,996

$86,117,996 $86,117,996

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$2,844,121 $2,844,121
$88,962,117

$0 $0
$1,022,000

$2,844,121 $2,844,121
$89,984,117

$2,844,121 $2,844,121
$88,962,117

Changes
$297,446 $297,446
$0 $0 $297,446

FY 2025 Original Budget

Departmental Administration (DDS)

State General Funds

10,909,031

Other Funds

500,857

TOTAL FUNDS

$11,409,888

License Issuance

State General Funds

74,201,197

Other Funds

1,827,835

TOTAL FUNDS

$76,029,032

Regulatory Compliance

State General Funds

1,007,768

Other Funds

515,429

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,523,197

Changes
0 0 $0
1,022,000 0
$1,022,000
0 0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

10,909,031 500,857
$11,409,888

10,909,031 500,857
$11,409,888

75,223,197 1,827,835
$77,051,032

74,201,197 1,827,835
$76,029,032

1,007,768 515,429
$1,523,197

1,007,768 515,429
$1,523,197

Changes
(57,050) 0
($57,050)
358,307 0
$358,307
(3,811) 0
($3,811)

FY 2026 Budget
$86,415,442 $86,415,442
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $89,259,563
FY 2026 Budget
10,851,981 500,857
$11,352,838
74,559,504 1,827,835
$76,387,339
1,003,957 515,429
$1,519,386

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Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration (DDS) License Issuance Regulatory Compliance SUBTOTAL
Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Department of Driver Services
Department Financial Summary

FY 2023 Expenditures
$11,318,140 69,413,123 1,405,357
$82,136,620

FY 2024 Expenditures
$11,564,152 84,367,733 1,475,721
$97,407,606

FY 2025 Original Budget
$11,409,888 76,029,032 1,523,197
$88,962,117

$82,136,620

$97,407,606

$88,962,117

877,648 5,608,209 $6,485,857
75,650,764 $75,650,764

1,397,131 6,203,862 $7,600,993
89,806,614 $89,806,614

2,844,121 $2,844,121
86,117,996 $86,117,996

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$11,409,888 77,051,032 1,523,197
$89,984,117
$89,984,117
2,844,121 $2,844,121
87,139,996 $87,139,996

FY 2026 Budget $11,352,838
76,387,339 1,519,386
$89,259,563
$89,259,563
2,844,121 $2,844,121
86,415,442 $86,415,442

166

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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 childcare 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 childcare 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 Pre-K students across the state. 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 childcare 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 child care learning centers and 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 childcare programs and trains childcare providers on the age appropriate development and care of young children according to established standards.

Federal and state funds also provide subsidized childcare 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 a large number of 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 childcare 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, childcare, 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 childcare 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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Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2025 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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. Increase funds for start-up grants of up to $10,000 per provider to establish additional Summer Food Service Program meal sites in area with high rates of child food insecurity. Total Change

$100,000 $100,000

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 salary parity between Pre-K teachers with K12 teachers by moving to the State Board of Education salary schedule.
2. Utilize existing funds ($3,549,690) for development costs of the new Pre-K Management System.
Total Change

$7,422,147
Yes $7,422,147

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 2026 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. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures.
2. Increase funds to annualize state match for Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) reimbursement to the 60th percentile of market rates for childcare providers.
3. Increase funds to provide 500 additional state-funded slots in the Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program. Total Change

$3,865 1,540,000 3,928,500
$5,472,365

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Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
Program Budgets

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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%.
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
3. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures.
4. Increase formula funds for annual update of teacher training and experience.
5. Increase formula funds to reflect an increase in health insurance employer contribution per-member permonth (PMPM) rate for certified teachers at public Pre-K providers to $1,885 effective July 1, 2025.
6. Increase funds for year two of a four-year phase in to reduce classroom size from 22 to 20 students to improve instructional quality. Total Change

$1,079,658 (267) 4,662
5,263,853 1,207,440 14,061,322
$21,616,668

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 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$71,882,694

Lottery Funds

541,423,948

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$613,306,642

Child Care and Development Block Grant CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$344,735,865
92,749,020
170,175,000 $607,659,885

Changes
$100,000 7,422,147 $7,522,147
$0 0 0
$0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$71,982,694 548,846,095 $620,828,789

$71,882,694 541,423,948 $613,306,642

$344,735,865
92,749,020
170,175,000 $607,659,885

$344,735,865
92,749,020
170,175,000 $607,659,885

Changes
$5,472,365 21,616,668 $27,089,033
$0 0 0
$0

FY 2026 Budget
$77,355,059 563,040,616 $640,395,675
$344,735,865 92,749,020
170,175,000 $607,659,885

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$499,500 $499,500
$1,221,466,027

$0 $0
$7,522,147

$499,500 $499,500
$1,228,988,174

$499,500 $499,500
$1,221,466,027

$0 $0
$27,089,033

$499,500 $499,500
$1,248,555,060

Child Care Services
State General Funds Child Care and Development Block Grant CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Nutrition Services
State General Funds 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
Other Funds
TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2025 Original Budget
71,882,694 287,542,127
92,749,020 $452,173,841
0 170,000,000 $170,000,000
541,423,948 175,000
$541,598,948
57,193,738 499,500
$57,693,238

Changes
0 0 0 $0
100,000 0
$100,000
7,422,147 0
$7,422,147
0 0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

71,882,694
287,542,127
92,749,020 $452,173,841

71,882,694
287,542,127
92,749,020 $452,173,841

100,000
170,000,000 $170,100,000

0
170,000,000 $170,000,000

548,846,095
175,000 $549,021,095

541,423,948
175,000 $541,598,948

Changes
5,472,365 0 0
$5,472,365
0 0 $0
21,616,668 0
$21,616,668

57,193,738

57,193,738

0

499,500

499,500

0

$57,693,238

$57,693,238

$0

FY 2026 Budget
77,355,059 287,542,127
92,749,020 $457,646,206
0 170,000,000 $170,000,000
563,040,616 175,000
$563,215,616
57,193,738 499,500
$57,693,238

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Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
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 Other Funds Prior Year State Funds SUBTOTAL
State General Funds Lottery Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2023 Expenditures $1,316,518,867
159,097,108 398,262,305
50,745,344
$1,924,623,624
$1,924,623,624

FY 2024 Expenditures $1,017,150,921
166,950,534 458,476,791
44,094,308
$1,686,672,554

FY 2025 Original Budget
$452,173,841 170,000,000 541,598,948 57,693,238
$1,221,466,027

$1,686,672,554

$1,221,466,027

569,805,954 902,690,642
334,177 105,000 $1,472,935,773
61,436,817 390,251,033 $451,687,850

673,609,523 491,131,861
349,218
$1,165,090,602
63,285,758 458,296,193 $521,581,951

607,659,885
499,500
$608,159,385
71,882,694 541,423,948 $613,306,642

Amended FY 2025 Budget $452,173,841
170,100,000 549,021,095
57,693,238 $1,228,988,174
$1,228,988,174
607,659,885
499,500
$608,159,385
71,982,694 548,846,095 $620,828,789

FY 2026 Budget $457,646,206 170,000,000 563,215,616
57,693,238 $1,248,555,060
$1,248,555,060
607,659,885
499,500
$608,159,385
77,355,059 563,040,616 $640,395,675

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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.
INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY The Innovation and Technology division is aimed at
attracting high technology and biotech companies to locate and grow in Georgia. The program includes Georgia's Centers of Innovation, which provide technical expertise and collaborative research opportunities to businesses in key industries including Aerospace, Ag Tech, and Information Technology.
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.
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 2025 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. Transfer funds from the Technical College System of Georgia for support of the Georgia Joint Defense Commission and Defense Community Economic Development Fund pursuant to SB 398 (2024 Session). 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. 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. 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. No change. Total Change
Innovation and Technology Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to market and promote strategic industries to existing and potential
Georgia businesses. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
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$30,000 $30,000
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
173

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. No change. 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. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect vacancies. 2. The Department of Economic Development is directed to study the impact and efficacy of the Rural
Development program and provide a report of activities and results to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees by June 1, 2025. 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. 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. No change. Total Change
FY 2026 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 3. Transfer funds from the Technical College System of Georgia for support of the Georgia Joint Defense
Commission and Defense Community Economic Development Fund pursuant to SB 398 (2024 Session). Total Change

$0 $0
($379,092) Yes
($379,092)
$0 $0
$0 $0
$620 (9,600) 120,000 $111,020

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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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 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. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Transfer funds from the Rural Development program to the Global Commerce program for one project manager and rural site development position. Total Change
Innovation and Technology Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to market and promote strategic industries to existing and potential
Georgia businesses. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 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: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Total Change
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

$132 $132
$0 $0
$0 $0
$928 636,700 $637,628
$195 $195
$185 $185
175

Department of Economic Development
Program Budgets
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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Transfer funds from the Rural Development program to the Global Commerce program for one project manager and rural site development position and reduce funds. 3. Transfer remaining funds from the Department of Economic Development to the Department of Agriculture to establish the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation program pursuant to HB495 (2025 Session). 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Eliminate funding appropriated in FY 2023 for public safety and infrastructure costs related to the 2025 College Football Playoff and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 3. Increase funds for one-time funding for the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change for educational exhibits and marketing. 4. The Department of Economic Development is directed to engage stakeholders and all interested parties to assess the diverse resources available across the state to support the upcoming major sporting events. Total Change

$104 (636,700) (761,293) ($1,397,889)
$106 $106
$601 (250,000)
125,000 Yes
($124,399)

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Department of Economic Development
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$39,189,026

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$39,189,026

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$926,190 $926,190

Changes
($349,092) ($349,092)
$0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$38,839,934 $38,839,934

$39,189,026 $39,189,026

$926,190 $926,190

$926,190 $926,190

Total Funds

$40,115,216

($349,092)

$39,766,124

$40,115,216

Changes
($773,022) ($773,022)
$0 $0 ($773,022)

FY 2025 Original Budget

Departmental Administration (DEcD)

State General Funds

5,772,093

TOTAL FUNDS

$5,772,093

Film, Video, and Music

State General Funds

1,167,927

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,167,927

Georgia Council for the Arts

State General Funds

610,794

TOTAL FUNDS

$610,794

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

10,661,293

TOTAL FUNDS

$10,661,293

Innovation and Technology

State General Funds

2,758,002

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,758,002

International Relations and Trade

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

2,879,392 266,790

TOTAL FUNDS

$3,146,182

Rural Development

State General Funds

1,397,889

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,397,889

Small and Minority Business Development

State General Funds

1,080,381

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,080,381

Tourism

State General Funds

11,884,899

TOTAL FUNDS

$11,884,899

Changes
30,000 $30,000
0 $0
0 $0
0 0 $0
0 $0
0 $0
0 0 $0
(379,092) ($379,092)
0 $0
0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

5,802,093 $5,802,093

5,772,093 $5,772,093

1,167,927 $1,167,927

1,167,927 $1,167,927

610,794 $610,794

610,794 $610,794

976,356
659,400 $1,635,756

976,356
659,400 $1,635,756

10,661,293 $10,661,293

10,661,293 $10,661,293

2,758,002 $2,758,002

2,758,002 $2,758,002

2,879,392
266,790 $3,146,182

2,879,392
266,790 $3,146,182

1,018,797 $1,018,797

1,397,889 $1,397,889

1,080,381 $1,080,381

1,080,381 $1,080,381

11,884,899 $11,884,899

11,884,899 $11,884,899

Changes
111,020 $111,020
132 $132
0 $0
0 0 $0
637,628 $637,628
195 $195
185 0
$185
(1,397,889) ($1,397,889)
106 $106
(124,399) ($124,399)

FY 2026 Budget
$38,416,004 $38,416,004
$926,190 $926,190 $39,342,194
FY 2026 Budget
5,883,113 $5,883,113
1,168,059 $1,168,059
610,794 $610,794
976,356 659,400 $1,635,756
11,298,921 $11,298,921
2,758,197 $2,758,197
2,879,577 266,790
$3,146,367
0 $0
1,080,487 $1,080,487
11,760,500 $11,760,500

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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
Innovation and Technology
International Relations and Trade
Rural Development Small and Minority Business Development
Tourism
SUBTOTAL

FY 2023 Expenditures
$5,279,958 1,109,885 571,892
4,882,477 9,802,461
2,967,223 3,751,244
1,025,124 33,139,118 $62,529,382

FY 2024 Expenditures
$5,668,777 1,140,364 606,888
6,780,757 10,589,139
2,694,222 2,983,058
732,389
1,058,154 43,378,628
$75,632,376

FY 2025 Original Budget
$5,772,093 1,167,927 610,794
1,635,756 10,661,293
2,758,002 3,146,182 1,397,889
1,080,381 11,884,899
$40,115,216

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

$62,529,382
1,086,312 4,413,664 3,370,340 $8,870,316

$75,632,376
1,163,537 5,763,677
976,856 $7,904,070

$40,115,216 926,190
$926,190

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

53,659,065 $53,659,065

67,728,305 $67,728,305

39,189,026 $39,189,026

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$5,802,093 1,167,927 610,794 1,635,756
10,661,293 2,758,002 3,146,182 1,018,797 1,080,381
11,884,899 $39,766,124
$39,766,124
926,190
$926,190
38,839,934 $38,839,934

FY 2026 Budget
$5,883,113 1,168,059 610,794 1,635,756
11,298,921 2,758,197 3,146,367
1,080,487 11,760,500 $39,342,194
$39,342,194
926,190
$926,190
38,416,004 $38,416,004

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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, as well as providing technical assistance and training to charter school authorizers at the local level, creating more public educational opportunities throughout the state.
Local education agencies, including county and city school districts and charter schools, are primarily funded through the Quality Basic Education (QBE) formula a partnership between the state and local school systems that provides billions in funding for education.
CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, AND ASSESSMENT
The Department of Education utilizes the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) for the subject areas of English/language arts and mathematics. 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 utilizes 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. Georgia Milestones is administered in accordance with the State Board of Education and Federal Guidelines.
In addition to providing daily instruction, the Department administers a number of grant programs for students in need of additional services, including a program for disabled preschool children, tuition for multi-disability students, and funding for the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS).

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.
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, 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 (SCSC) of Georgia annually reviews the academic and financial performance of charter schools. It also develops and promotes best practices to ensure the establishment of highquality 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.

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

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Department of Education
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2025 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 one-time funding for agricultural improvements and facilities. 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. No change. 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 one-time funds for adaptive sports programs. Total Change
Charter Schools Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize charter systems and completion schools, and to provide
funds for competitive grants for planning, implementation, facilities, and operations of charter systems and locally authorized charter schools. Recommended Change: 1. Transfer funds from the Charter Schools program to the State Charter School Commission pursuant to HB 318 (2024 Session). 2. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement pursuant to HB 318 (2024 Session). 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. No change. 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 for AP exams ($2,244,870) and PSAT exams ($249,424) due to increased utilization. Total Change

$600,000 $600,000
$0 $0
$300,000 $300,000
($265,501) Yes
($265,501)
$0 $0
$2,494,294 $2,494,294

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Department of Education
Program Budgets
Curriculum Development - Special Project Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund literacy coaches and associated training targeted
for the bottom 25 percent of schools, including an emphasis on English as a Second Language (ESL) training for Kindergarten through Grade 3 teachers. Recommended Change: 1. No change. 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. No change. 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. No change. 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. No change. 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. The Department of Education shall provide information on the progress and purpose of the unappropriated Information Technology Centralization Project to the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget and Research Office, and the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office by March 30, 2025. 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. No change. Total Change
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$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
Yes $0
$0 $0
181

Department of Education
Program Budgets
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. No change. 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. No change. 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. No change. 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 to reflect a data correction for Gainesville City and Hall County Tax Digests. 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 funds for the Local Five Mill Share for two new State Commission Charter Schools. 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 for a total supplement of
$248,482,930. 3. Increase formula funds for a midterm adjustment to the State Commission Charter School supplement for
training and experience. 4. Increase formula funds for the Completion Special Schools Supplement. 5. Increase funds to reflect growth in the Special Needs Scholarship. 6. Increase formula funds for a midterm adjustment to the charter system grant. 7. Increase formula funds for a midterm adjustment to the local charter school grant. 8. Increase formula funds for a midterm adjustment to the training and experience for Discovery Regional High
School.

$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
($24,340,036) ($24,340,036)
($214,870) ($214,870)
$114,282,588 12,904,817 2,630,880 203,344 12,304,103 267,110 93,202 291,068

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9. Reduce funds to reflect corrected training and experience.
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. No change. 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. No change. Total Change
School Nurse Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for school nurses who provide health procedures for
students at school. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
School Security Grants Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to local school systems to support school security
needs. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for security grants in the amount of $21,635 per school allowing local school systems to allocate the grants as they deem necessary to enhance security system-wide.
2. The Department of Education shall provide an annual report to the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget and Research Office and the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office regarding the utilization of the $108,905,000 base funding for school security by local education agencies. Reports shall be provided annually on October 1, beginning October 1, 2025. Total Change
State Charter School Commission Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to focus on the development and support of charter schools in order to
better meet the growing and diverse needs of students in this state and to further ensure that state and local charter schools of the highest academic quality are approved and supported throughout the state in an efficient manner. Recommended Change: 1. Transfer funds from the Charter Schools program ($265,501) and provide additional funds ($344,592) to implement the provisions of HB 318 (2024 Session). 2. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement pursuant to HB 318 (2024 Session). Total Change

(3,673,427) $139,303,685
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$50,000,000 $50,000,000
$265,501 Yes
$265,501

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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. No change. 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. Utilize existing funds for two full-time and two part-time positions and operations to sustain Great Promise Partnership operations as a part of work-based learning programs for at-risk students at the Department of Education. 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. No change. 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. No change. Total Change
FY 2026 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 3. Increase funds to annualize the $2,500 salary increase in FY2025.

$0 $0
Yes $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$44,996 (2,965) 94,626

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Program Budgets
4. Increase formula funds to reflect an increase in health insurance employer contribution per-member permonth (PMPM) rate for certified school employees to $1,885 effective July 1, 2025.
5. Increase funds for five new agricultural education programs. 6. Increase funds for a Young Farmer position in Bibb County and recognize total base funding of $4,857,659 for
Young Farmers. 7. Provide funds for two education specialist positions at youth camps. 8. Increase funds for camp-affiliated staff. (See Intent Language Considered Non-Binding by the Governor.) 9. The Department of Education shall study and report the elimination of duplicative services and gain of
operational efficiencies by combining Young Farmer and FFA programs to the House Budget and Research and Senate Budget and Evaluation Office by November 1, 2025. 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%.
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
3. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 4. Remove one-time funds to upgrade the Capital Outlay Program Software (COPS) to integrate public Pre-K
classrooms pursuant to SB 233 (2024 Session). 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%.
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
3. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. Total Change
Literacy Coach Initiative 1. Transfer funds from the Governor's Office of Student Achievement ($1,600,000) and the Curriculum Development - Special Project program ($6,111,300) to the Department of Education Literacy Coach Initiative program, and increase funds ($10,768,700) for 116 RESA-based literacy coaches to improve literacy outcomes for students in grades K-5. Total Change
Charter Schools Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize charter systems and completion schools, and to provide
funds for competitive grants for planning, implementation, facilities, and operations of charter systems and locally authorized charter schools. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 3. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 4. Transfer funds from the Charter Schools program to the State Charter School Commission Administration program pursuant to HB 318 (2024 Session).
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

100,350 55,000
100,000 183,509 268,157
Yes $843,673
$1,515 (23,937)
5,973 (200,000) ($216,449)
$2,049 (9,859)
576 ($7,234)
$18,480,000
$18,480,000
$398 (1,579)
372 (265,501)
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5. Provide funds for planning grants for state completion special schools. 6. Provide funds for grants to school systems to encourage the authorization of locally approved charter schools
pursuant to SB 82 (2025 Session). 7. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement pursuant to HB 318 (2024 Session).
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. Remove one-time state funds used to leverage matching grant funds for program expansion. 2. Increase funds for 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 3. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 4. Increase funds for college preparatory exams based on increased utilization and recognize base funding of $4,924,130. 5. Reduce funds for one-time funding for Life Sciences industry. 6. Utilize existing funds for one STEM Cambridge International program exam to all students and one Cambridge International program exam for free and reduced-paying lunch students. (See Intent Language Considered Non-Binding by the Governor.) 7. Recognize existing funds ($475,000) for a supplementary secondary math pilot program. Total Change
Curriculum Development - Special Project Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund literacy coaches and associated training targeted
for the bottom 25 percent of schools, including an emphasis on English as a Second Language (ESL) training for Kindergarten through Grade 3 teachers. Recommended Change: 1. Transfer funds from the Curriculum Development - Special Project program to the Literacy Coach Initiative program. 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. No change. Total Change

2,000,000 500,000 Yes
$2,233,690
($1,000,000) 250,000
($750,000)
$4,676 (10,335)
2,913 750,000 (177,000)
Yes Yes $570,254
($6,111,300) ($6,111,300)
$0 $0

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Program Budgets
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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 3. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 4. Reduce formula funds based on enrollment and training and experience. 5. Increase formula funds to reflect an increase in the health insurance employer contribution per-member permonth (PMPM) rate for certified school employees to $1,885 effective July 1, 2025. 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 3. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 4. Increase funds to sustain 400mbps of state-funded bandwidth for all systems through PeachNet. 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 3. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 4. Remove one-time grant funds for CPR training and equipment for student health and safety. 5. Increase formula funds for Sparsity Grants based on enrollment data. 6. Increase funds for custodian supplement grants. 7. Reduce formula funds for Residential Treatment Facilities based on attendance. 8. Provide funds for one-time funding for character education programming. 9. Reduce funds ($3,027,090) and transfer funds ($1,995,000) from the Department of Education to the Office of the Governor for a free universal reading screener pursuant to HB 538 (2023 Session). 10. Increase funds for feminine hygiene grants and recognize base funds in Department of Education ($1,500,000) and in Department of Public Health ($200,000).
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

$364,207 (529) 119
(4,034,597) 330,000
($3,340,800)
$3,127 (9,396) ($6,269)
$3,275 (36,651)
8,016 1,590,028 $1,564,668
$201,195 (363) 119
(362,000) 5,940,936
543,000 (95,812) 2,000,000 (5,022,090)
75,000
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11. Reduce funds for one-time funding for mentorship programs. 12. Realign program budget to expenditures. 13. Recognize funds to fully fund school psychologist ratio at 1:2,420 for all QBE student categories pursuant to
HB 283 (2013 Session) under growth in the Residential Treatment Facilities formula. 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 3. Reduce formula funds for school nutrition due to a decrease in the number of meals served. 4. Recognize $6,333,713 in existing state funds to provide for the cost of breakfast and lunch for reduced-price paying students. 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%.
2. Increase funds based on formula earnings. 3. Increase formula funds to reflect an increase in health insurance employer contribution per-member per-
month (PMPM) rate for certified school employees to $1,885 effective July 1, 2025. 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 pupil transportation formula grants to reflect updated bus counts and operations. 2. Increase funds for required bus driver safety training.
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. Reflect a reduction in formula earnings 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 funds for the Local Five Mill Share. Total Change

(250,000) Yes Yes
$3,029,985
$370 (1,264) (2,955,870)
Yes ($2,956,764)
$416,934 3,478,250
793,919 $4,689,103
$10,228,129 158,400
$10,386,529
($113,139,423) ($113,139,423)
($114,771,361) ($114,771,361)

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Program Budgets
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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Increase funds for enrollment growth and training and experience. 3. Reduce formula funds for differentiated pay for newly certified math and science teachers. 4. Increase formula funds for the State Commission Charter School supplement. 5. Reduce formula funds for the Completion Special Schools supplement. 6. Reduce formula funds for the charter system grant. 7. Increase formula funds for the local charter school grant. 8. Increase formula funds to reflect an increase in health insurance employer contribution per-member permonth (PMPM) rate for certified school employees to $1,885 effective July 1, 2025. 9. Fully fund school psychologist ratio at 1:2,420 for all QBE student categories pursuant to HB 283 (2013 Session). 10. Recognize funds to annualize the $2,500 salary increase in FY2025 for military counselors under QBE enrollment growth and training and experience. 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 3. Reduce funds for Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs) based on enrollment. 4. Increase formula funds to reflect an increase in health insurance employer contribution per-member permonth (PMPM) rate for certified school employees to $1,885 effective July 1, 2025. 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 3. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. Total Change
School Nurse
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for school nurses who provide health procedures for students at school.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%.

$100,330,135 300,438,543 (298,026) 21,526,403 (1,828,238) (1,354,350) 48,477 172,603,500 871,982 Yes
$592,338,426
$46,415 (536)
(94,608) 55,239 $6,510
$4,925 (22,873)
1,915 ($16,033)
$361,928

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2. Reduce formula funds for school nurses. Total Change
School Security Grants
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to local school systems to support school security needs.
Recommended Change: 1. Provide funds for a school safety coordinator position. 2. Provide funds for qualified student advocacy specialist grants pursuant to HB 268 (2025 Session). 3. Reflect a change in program purpose statement. Total Change
State Charter School Commission Administration
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to focus on the development and support of charter schools in order to better meet the growing and diverse needs of students in this state and to further ensure that state and local charter schools of the highest academic quality are approved and supported throughout the state in an efficient manner.
Recommended Change: 1. Transfer funds from the Charter Schools program ($265,501) and provide additional funds ($352,850) to implement the provisions of HB 318 (2024 Session). 2. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement pursuant to HB 318 (2024 Session). 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 3. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 4. Increase formula funds for training and experience. 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 3. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 4. Provide funds to establish a high-demand equipment grant program for new and expanding career and technical education labs that support instruction for high-demand careers as identified by the State Workforce Board, to include grants for heavy equipment simulators. 5. Increase funds to annualize the $2,500 salary increase in FY2025. 6. Increase funds for a government and public administration pathway. 7. Utilize existing funds to facilitate the move from federal grant funding to state general funds to sustain the Great Promise Partnership. (See Intent Language Considered Non-Binding by the Governor.) Total Change

(92,301) $269,627
$150,000 6,963,875
Yes $7,113,875
$618,351 Yes
$618,351
$18,011 (84,557)
244 358,045 $291,743
$230,124 (5,059) 1,076
1,250,000 236,735 100,000 Yes
$1,812,876

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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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%.
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
3. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 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. Reduce funds to align with budget utilization. Total Change
Student Support Services 1. Provide funds to establish student mental health support grants. 2. Increase funds for social workers for school systems that, due to system size, do not earn enough QBE funds for a full school social worker position. 3. Provide funds for out-of-school care for statewide and community grantees. 4. Provide one-time pilot funds to districts for targeted support to economically disadvantaged students. 5. Reflect a change in program purpose statement. Total Change

$4,067 (10,433)
2,317 ($4,049)
($100,000) ($100,000)
$19,580,000 2,385,991
12,500,000 15,275,991
Yes $49,741,982

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Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$13,249,375,595

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,249,375,595

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$112,501
2,264,053,182 $2,264,165,683

Changes
$168,143,073 $168,143,073
$0 0
$0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$13,417,518,668 $13,417,518,668

$13,249,375,595 $13,249,375,595

$112,501
2,264,053,182 $2,264,165,683

$112,501
2,264,053,182 $2,264,165,683

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$34,125,850 $34,125,850
$15,547,667,128

$0 $0
$168,143,073

$34,125,850 $34,125,850
$15,715,810,201

$34,125,850 $34,125,850
$15,547,667,128

Changes
$452,571,610 $452,571,610
$0 0
$0 $0 $0 $452,571,610

FY 2026 Budget
$13,701,947,205 $13,701,947,205
$112,501 2,264,053,182 $2,264,165,683
$34,125,850 $34,125,850 $16,000,238,738

FY 2025 Original Budget

Agricultural Education

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

15,418,911 309,003

Other Funds

1,150,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$16,877,914

Business and Finance Administration

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

8,539,594 81,020

Other Funds

9,991,981

TOTAL FUNDS

$18,612,595

Central Office

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

5,250,357 60,875,445

Other Funds

350,145

TOTAL FUNDS

$66,475,947

Literacy Coach Initiative

State General Funds

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$0

Charter Schools

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

5,477,781 4,803,882

Other Funds

145,460

TOTAL FUNDS

$10,427,123

Communities in Schools

State General Funds

2,690,100

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,690,100

Curriculum Development

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

11,266,501 6,833,819

Other Funds

176,231

Changes
600,000 0 0
$600,000
0 0 0 $0
300,000 0 0
$300,000
0 $0
(265,501) 0 0
($265,501)
0 $0
2,494,294 0 0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

16,018,911
309,003 1,150,000 $17,477,914

15,418,911
309,003 1,150,000 $16,877,914

8,539,594
81,020 9,991,981 $18,612,595

8,539,594
81,020 9,991,981 $18,612,595

5,550,357
60,875,445 350,145
$66,775,947

5,250,357
60,875,445 350,145
$66,475,947

0

0

$0

$0

5,212,280
4,803,882 145,460
$10,161,622

5,477,781
4,803,882 145,460
$10,427,123

2,690,100 $2,690,100

2,690,100 $2,690,100

13,760,795
6,833,819 176,231

11,266,501
6,833,819 176,231

Changes
843,673 0 0
$843,673
(216,449) 0 0
($216,449)
(7,234) 0 0
($7,234)
18,480,000 $18,480,000
2,233,690 0 0
$2,233,690
(750,000) ($750,000)
570,254 0 0

FY 2026 Budget
16,262,584 309,003
1,150,000 $17,721,587
8,323,145 81,020
9,991,981 $18,396,146
5,243,123 60,875,445
350,145 $66,468,713
18,480,000 $18,480,000
7,711,471 4,803,882
145,460 $12,660,813
1,940,100 $1,940,100
11,836,755 6,833,819 176,231

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Department of Education
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Changes

TOTAL FUNDS

$18,276,551

$2,494,294

Curriculum Development - Special Project

State General Funds

6,111,300

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,111,300

$0

Federal Programs

Federal Funds Not

Specifically Identified

1,305,164,432

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,305,164,432

$0

Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS)

State General Funds

51,033,487

0

Federal Funds Not

Specifically Identified

11,322,802

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$62,356,289

$0

Georgia Virtual School

State General Funds

3,086,004

0

Other Funds

8,284,000

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$11,370,004

$0

Information Technology Services

State General Funds

21,118,817

0

Federal Funds Not

Specifically Identified

409,267

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$21,528,084

$0

Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

State General Funds

32,355,822

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$32,355,822

$0

Nutrition

State General Funds

42,637,016

0

Federal Funds Not

Specifically Identified

803,409,469

0

Other Funds

184,000

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$846,230,485

$0

Preschool Disabilities Services

State General Funds

56,782,489

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$56,782,489

$0

Pupil Transportation

State General Funds

353,759,373

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$353,759,373

$0

Quality Basic Education Equalization

State General Funds

1,022,847,487

(24,340,036)

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,022,847,487 ($24,340,036)

Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

State General Funds

(2,753,394,408)

(214,870)

TOTAL FUNDS

($2,753,394,408)

($214,870)

Quality Basic Education Program

State General Funds

14,101,605,664

139,303,685

TOTAL FUNDS

$14,101,605,664

$139,303,685

Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs)

State General Funds

16,490,985

0

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$20,770,845

FY 2025 Original Budget
$18,276,551

6,111,300 $6,111,300

6,111,300 $6,111,300

1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432

1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432

51,033,487
11,322,802 $62,356,289

51,033,487
11,322,802 $62,356,289

3,086,004 8,284,000 $11,370,004

3,086,004 8,284,000 $11,370,004

21,118,817
409,267 $21,528,084

21,118,817
409,267 $21,528,084

32,355,822 $32,355,822

32,355,822 $32,355,822

42,637,016
803,409,469 184,000
$846,230,485

42,637,016
803,409,469 184,000
$846,230,485

56,782,489 $56,782,489

56,782,489 $56,782,489

353,759,373 $353,759,373

353,759,373 $353,759,373

998,507,451 $998,507,451

1,022,847,487 $1,022,847,487

(2,753,609,278) (2,753,394,408) ($2,753,609,278) ($2,753,394,408)

14,240,909,349 $14,240,909,349

14,101,605,664 $14,101,605,664

16,490,985

16,490,985

Changes $570,254
(6,111,300) ($6,111,300)
0 $0
(3,340,800) 0
($3,340,800)
(6,269) 0
($6,269)
1,564,668 0
$1,564,668
3,029,985 $3,029,985
(2,956,764) 0 0
($2,956,764)
4,689,103 $4,689,103
10,386,529 $10,386,529
(113,139,423) ($113,139,423)
(114,771,361) ($114,771,361)
592,338,426 $592,338,426
6,510

FY 2026 Budget $18,846,805
0 $0
1,305,164,432 $1,305,164,432
47,692,687 11,322,802 $59,015,489
3,079,735 8,284,000 $11,363,735
22,683,485 409,267
$23,092,752
35,385,807 $35,385,807
39,680,252 803,409,469
184,000 $843,273,721
61,471,592 $61,471,592
364,145,902 $364,145,902
909,708,064 $909,708,064
(2,868,165,769) ($2,868,165,769)
14,693,944,090 $14,693,944,090
16,497,495

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Department of Education
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

TOTAL FUNDS

$16,490,985

School Improvement

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

10,910,249 3,456,721

Other Funds

1,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$14,367,970

School Nurse

State General Funds

42,724,230

TOTAL FUNDS

$42,724,230

School Security Grants

State General Funds

108,905,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$108,905,000

State Charter School Commission Administration

State General Funds

0

Other Funds

6,685,379

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,685,379

State Schools

State General Funds
Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

38,800,118 112,501
1,034,055

Other Funds

1,111,904

TOTAL FUNDS

$41,058,578

Technology/Career Education

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

24,354,320 50,655,460

Other Funds

6,045,750

TOTAL FUNDS

$81,055,530

Testing

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

19,052,452 15,697,807

TOTAL FUNDS

$34,750,259

Tuition for Multiple Disability Students

State General Funds

1,551,946

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,551,946

Student Support Services

State General Funds

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$0

Changes $0
0 0 0 $0
0 $0
50,000,000 $50,000,000
265,501 0
$265,501
0 0 0 0 $0
0 0 0 $0
0 0 $0
0 $0
0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$16,490,985

FY 2025 Original Budget
$16,490,985

10,910,249
3,456,721 1,000
$14,367,970

10,910,249
3,456,721 1,000
$14,367,970

42,724,230 $42,724,230

42,724,230 $42,724,230

158,905,000 $158,905,000

108,905,000 $108,905,000

265,501 6,685,379 $6,950,880

0 6,685,379 $6,685,379

38,800,118
112,501
1,034,055 1,111,904 $41,058,578

38,800,118
112,501
1,034,055 1,111,904 $41,058,578

24,354,320
50,655,460 6,045,750
$81,055,530

24,354,320
50,655,460 6,045,750
$81,055,530

19,052,452
15,697,807 $34,750,259

19,052,452
15,697,807 $34,750,259

1,551,946 $1,551,946

1,551,946 $1,551,946

0

0

$0

$0

Changes $6,510
(16,033) 0 0
($16,033)
269,627 $269,627
7,113,875 $7,113,875
618,351 0
$618,351
291,743 0 0 0
$291,743
1,812,876 0 0
$1,812,876
(4,049) 0
($4,049)
(100,000) ($100,000)
49,741,982 $49,741,982

FY 2026 Budget $16,497,495
10,894,216 3,456,721 1,000
$14,351,937
42,993,857 $42,993,857
116,018,875 $116,018,875
618,351 6,685,379 $7,303,730
39,091,861 112,501
1,034,055 1,111,904 $41,350,321
26,167,196 50,655,460
6,045,750 $82,868,406
19,048,403 15,697,807 $34,746,210
1,451,946 $1,451,946
49,741,982 $49,741,982

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Department of Education
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Agricultural Education Business and Finance Administration Central Office Literacy Coach Initiative Charter Schools Communities in Schools Curriculum Development

FY 2023 Expenditures
$14,007,776
14,903,556 37,268,825
14,127,938 1,428,100
38,098,625

Curriculum Development - Special Project

Federal Programs

1,901,886,139

Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS)
Georgia Virtual School
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 Nurse
School Security Grants State Charter School Commission Administration
State Schools
Technology/Career Education
Testing Tuition for Multiple Disability Students
Student Support Services
SUBTOTAL

66,769,528 10,152,924 41,752,621
139,802,657 965,178,640
40,743,849 142,760,518
633,783,022
(2,313,882,685) 12,458,722,665
15,532,997 33,320,957 39,727,024
3,851,773 39,934,897 84,086,926 39,385,386
1,405,329
$14,464,749,987

FY 2024 Expenditures
$17,647,989
79,318,921 57,845,727

FY 2025 Original Budget
$16,877,914
18,612,595 66,475,947

8,630,912 3,269,100 51,033,193
2,834,810,265

10,427,123 2,690,100
18,276,551
6,111,300 1,305,164,432

62,449,467 12,681,039 41,970,127
29,728,799 1,006,122,432
47,739,716 163,151,651
756,056,299
(2,570,365,071) 13,454,271,053
16,299,486 43,798,052 43,162,169
7,716,443 40,727,347 90,589,180 45,476,760
1,275,657

62,356,289 11,370,004 21,528,084
32,355,822 846,230,485
56,782,489 353,759,373
1,022,847,487
(2,753,394,408) 14,101,605,664
16,490,985 14,367,970 42,724,230 108,905,000
6,685,379 41,058,578 81,055,530 34,750,259
1,551,946

$16,345,406,713

$15,547,667,128

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$17,477,914
18,612,595 66,775,947
10,161,622 2,690,100
20,770,845
6,111,300 1,305,164,432
62,356,289 11,370,004 21,528,084
32,355,822 846,230,485
56,782,489 353,759,373
998,507,451
(2,753,609,278) 14,240,909,349
16,490,985 14,367,970 42,724,230 158,905,000
6,950,880 41,058,578 81,055,530 34,750,259
1,551,946
$15,715,810,201

FY 2026 Budget $17,721,587
18,396,146 66,468,713 18,480,000 12,660,813
1,940,100 18,846,805
1,305,164,432
59,015,489 11,363,735 23,092,752
35,385,807 843,273,721
61,471,592 364,145,902
909,708,064
(2,868,165,769) 14,693,944,090
16,497,495 14,351,937 42,993,857 116,018,875
7,303,730 41,350,321 82,868,406 34,746,210
1,451,946 49,741,982 $16,000,238,738

Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Federal COVID Funds Federal Recovery Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL
State General Funds RSR for K-12
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,464,749,987

$16,345,406,713

$15,547,667,128

$15,715,810,201

$16,000,238,738

2,558,932,497 481,862,590 336,500 22,149,104
$3,063,280,691
11,401,469,298
$11,401,469,298

2,628,830,818 1,451,908,472
58,931,551 $4,139,670,841
11,846,290,482 359,445,388
$12,205,735,870

2,264,165,683
34,125,850 $2,298,291,533 13,249,375,595 $13,249,375,595

2,264,165,683
34,125,850 $2,298,291,533 13,417,518,668 $13,417,518,668

2,264,165,683
34,125,850 $2,298,291,533 13,701,947,205 $13,701,947,205

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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 2025 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. Provide funds to strategically invest in increasing the funded ratio in order to improve long-term financial viability of the pension system and support state retirees.
2. Eliminate funds for actuarially determined costs for HB 472 (2024 Session) as legislation failed to pass. Total Change
FY 2026 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

$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$500,000,000 (6,000)
$499,994,000
$0 $0
$0 $0

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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. 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. Eliminate funds for actuarially determined cost for HB 472 (2024 Session) as legislation failed to pass. 2. Increase funds and recognize existing funds ($26,750,000) to
pay a one-time supplement to eligible retired members upon approval by the Board (Total Funds: $36,750,000) Total Change

$4,122,000 $4,122,000
($6,000) 10,000,000 $9,994,000

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Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$66,320,844

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$66,320,844

Changes
$499,994,000 $499,994,000

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$566,314,844 $566,314,844

$66,320,844 $66,320,844

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$35,858,695 $35,858,695
$102,179,539

$0 $0
$499,994,000

$35,858,695 $35,858,695
$602,173,539

$35,858,695 $35,858,695
$102,179,539

Changes
$14,116,000 $14,116,000
$0 $0 $14,116,000

FY 2025 Original Budget

Deferred Compensation

Other Funds

5,226,184

TOTAL FUNDS

$5,226,184

Georgia Military Pension Fund

State General Funds

2,781,444

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,781,444

Public School Employees Retirement System

State General Funds

36,773,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$36,773,000

System Administration (ERS)

State General Funds

26,766,400

Other Funds

30,632,511

TOTAL FUNDS

$57,398,911

Changes
0 $0
0 $0
0 $0
499,994,000 0
$499,994,000

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

5,226,184 $5,226,184

5,226,184 $5,226,184

2,781,444 $2,781,444

2,781,444 $2,781,444

36,773,000 $36,773,000

36,773,000 $36,773,000

526,760,400 30,632,511
$557,392,911

26,766,400 30,632,511 $57,398,911

Changes
0 $0
0 $0
4,122,000 $4,122,000
9,994,000 0
$9,994,000

FY 2026 Budget
$80,436,844 $80,436,844 $35,858,695 $35,858,695 $116,295,539
FY 2026 Budget
5,226,184 $5,226,184
2,781,444 $2,781,444
40,895,000 $40,895,000
36,760,400 30,632,511 $67,392,911

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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 2023 Expenditures
$4,528,075 2,840,988
35,182,000 51,223,604
$93,774,667

FY 2024 Expenditures
$4,693,712 2,793,161
32,357,000 553,205,385
$593,049,258

FY 2025 Original Budget
$5,226,184 2,781,444
36,773,000 57,398,911
$102,179,539

$93,774,667

$593,049,258

$102,179,539

28,991,279 $28,991,279
64,783,388 $64,783,388

31,138,697 $31,138,697
561,910,561 $561,910,561

35,858,695 $35,858,695
66,320,844 $66,320,844

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$5,226,184 2,781,444
36,773,000 557,392,911 $602,173,539
$602,173,539
35,858,695 $35,858,695
566,314,844 $566,314,844

FY 2026 Budget
$5,226,184 2,781,444
40,895,000 67,392,911 $116,295,539
$116,295,539
35,858,695 $35,858,695
80,436,844 $80,436,844

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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 2025 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. No change. 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. No change. 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. No change. 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
FY 2026 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures.

$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$5,269 11,932

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State Forestry Commission
Program Budgets
3. Increase funds for grants to counties with more than 20,000 acres of state-owned land pursuant to O.C.G.A. 48-14-1. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 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
Special Project - Forest Protection
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for overtime pay earned by firefighters while awaiting reimbursements from the federal government or other states.
Recommended Change: 1. The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for overtime pay earned by firefighters while awaiting reimbursements from the federal government or other states. Total Change

641,748 $658,949
$5,329 $5,329
$42,111 $42,111
$0 $0
$975,420 $975,420

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State Forestry Commission
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$52,328,490

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$52,328,490

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,986,349 $6,986,349

Changes
$0 $0
$0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$52,328,490 $52,328,490

$52,328,490 $52,328,490

$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
$68,792,026

$0

$9,477,187

$9,477,187

$0

$9,477,187

$9,477,187

$0

$68,792,026

$68,792,026

Changes
$1,681,809 $1,681,809
$0 $0 $0 $0 $1,681,809

FY 2025 Original Budget

Commission Administration (SFC)

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

6,512,652 123,800

Other Funds

507,780

TOTAL FUNDS

$7,144,232

Forest Management

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

4,676,751 3,682,151

Other Funds

1,139,732

TOTAL FUNDS

$9,498,634

Forest Protection

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

41,139,087 3,046,681

Other Funds

6,756,312

TOTAL FUNDS

$50,942,080

Tree Seedling Nursery Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

133,717

Other Funds

1,073,363

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,207,080

Special Project - Forest Protection

State General Funds

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$0

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

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

6,512,652
123,800 507,780 $7,144,232

6,512,652
123,800 507,780 $7,144,232

4,676,751
3,682,151 1,139,732 $9,498,634

4,676,751
3,682,151 1,139,732 $9,498,634

41,139,087
3,046,681 6,756,312 $50,942,080

41,139,087
3,046,681 6,756,312 $50,942,080

Changes
658,949 0 0
$658,949
5,329 0 0
$5,329
42,111 0 0
$42,111

133,717 1,073,363 $1,207,080
0 $0

133,717 1,073,363 $1,207,080
0 $0

0 0 $0
975,420 $975,420

FY 2026 Budget
$54,010,299 $54,010,299
$6,986,349 $6,986,349 $9,477,187 $9,477,187 $70,473,835
FY 2026 Budget
7,171,601 123,800 507,780
$7,803,181
4,682,080 3,682,151 1,139,732 $9,503,963
41,181,198 3,046,681 6,756,312
$50,984,191
133,717 1,073,363 $1,207,080
975,420 $975,420

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State Forestry Commission
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Commission Administration (SFC) Forest Management Forest Protection Tree Seedling Nursery
Special Project - Forest Protection
SUBTOTAL

FY 2023 Expenditures
$7,337,043 12,611,081 44,402,078
1,537,879
$65,888,081

FY 2024 Expenditures
$6,709,823 12,009,709 67,038,790
2,420,014

FY 2025 Original Budget
$7,144,232 9,498,634
50,942,080 1,207,080

$88,178,336

$68,792,026

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
SUBTOTAL

$65,888,081
9,115,241 12,794,882 $21,910,123

$88,178,336
9,631,540 20,830,071 $30,461,611

$68,792,026
6,986,349 9,477,187 $16,463,536

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

43,977,956 $43,977,956

57,716,726 $57,716,726

52,328,490 $52,328,490

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$7,144,232 9,498,634
50,942,080 1,207,080
$68,792,026
$68,792,026
6,986,349 9,477,187 $16,463,536
52,328,490 $52,328,490

FY 2026 Budget
$7,803,181 9,503,963
50,984,191 1,207,080
975,420 $70,473,835
$70,473,835
6,986,349 9,477,187 $16,463,536
54,010,299 $54,010,299

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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 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 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 operates the Georgia Data Analytic Center which consolidates data from across state to provide transparency and accountability to lawmakers, agencies, researchers, and the public.
The Office of Health Strategy and Coordination (OHSC) is an office within the Office of the Governor and is administratively attached to the Office of Planning and Budget (OPB). The purpose of OHSC is to share healthcare information and coordinate strategic healthcare policy between state agencies, healthcare providers, and the public, and to develop innovative approaches for lowering health costs while improving access to quality healthcare.

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.

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.

AUTHORITY
Titles 8, 10, 12, 15, 19-20, 31, 33, 38, 40, 43, 45-46, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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.

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Office of the Governor
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2025 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. Provide funds for Hurricane Helene emergency response expenses and reflect $5,000,000 in Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security to build out last mile network connectivity to public safety answering points to facilitate the transition to Next Generation 911 emergency services, and for rural hospitals that are ineligible for federal disaster relief funds.
2. Increase funds for state and local match (25%) of debris removal from local roads and rights of way due to Hurricane Helene.
3. Increase funds to provide relief for county facilities complying with federal law. 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. No change. 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. No change. Total Change
Office of Health Strategy and Coordination Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to share healthcare information and coordinate policy between state
agencies, healthcare providers, and the public; coordinate the state's healthcare system and develop innovative approaches for lowering costs while improving access to quality healthcare. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Data Analytic Center Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to consolidate data and analytics from across state government to provide
transparency and accountability to lawmakers, agencies, researchers, and the public. Recommended Change:
1. No change. 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
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

$113,000,000 50,000,000 5,000,000
$168,000,000
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
207

Office of the Governor
Program Budgets
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. Provide funds for Next Generation 911 and emergency services, and for rural hospitals that are ineligible for federal disaster relief funds. 2. Provide start-up funds for a school threat assessment tracking system. Total Change
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. No change. 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. No change. 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. No change. 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. Provide startup funds to establish a regional crisis recovery network in partnership with the Southern Regional Education Board to support student mental health in response to significant public safety or natural disaster incidents impacting schools or school systems. Total Change
Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's Honors Program Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide gifted high school students a summer program
of challenging and enriching educational opportunities not usually available during the regular school year. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

$5,750,000 1,500,000
$7,250,000
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$160,000 $160,000
$0 $0

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Office of the Governor
Program Budgets
Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's School Leadership Academy Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide high-quality, selective, statewide leadership
preparation and support designed to develop high-capacity school leaders across Georgia. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures in personnel. Total Change
Special Project - Student Achievement, Governor's Office of Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide personnel and operations for the Georgia Council on Literacy
($251,000) pursuant to SB211 (2023 Session) and support the implementation of effective literacy methods, including digital curriculum for Pre-K through 5 ($749,000). Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
FY 2026 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. No change. 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%.
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
3. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 4. Transfer funds from the Technical College System of Georgia for one position and operations to support State
Workforce Board responsibilities per HB 982 (2024 Session). Total Change

($34,327) ($34,327)
$0 $0
$0 $0
$430 (3,681) ($3,251)
$592 4,534 (27,227) 194,756 $172,655

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

209

Office of the Governor
Program Budgets
Office of Health Strategy and Coordination
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to share healthcare information and coordinate policy between state agencies, healthcare providers, and the public; coordinate the state's healthcare system and develop innovative approaches for lowering costs while improving access to quality healthcare.
Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Data Analytic Center Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to consolidate data and analytics from across state government to provide
transparency and accountability to lawmakers, agencies, researchers, and the public. Recommended Change:
1. No change. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 3. Eliminate funds for a gang case management system. 2. Establish the Georgia Resilience Office to plan and coordinate state-wide resilience and disaster recovery. (See Intent Language Considered Non-Binding by the Governor.) Total Change
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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
($280) ($280)
($6,916) (1,250,000)
Yes ($1,256,916)
$1,035 $1,035
$441 $441

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Office of the Governor
Program Budgets
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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 3. Provide funds for two new ethics investigators. 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 3. Provide funds to annualize state participation for newly established regional crisis recovery network at the Southern Regional Education Board to support student mental health in response to significant public safety or natural disaster incidents impacting schools or school systems. 4. Transfer funds from the Governor's Office of Student Achievement to the Department of Education for the Growing Readers program for RESA-based literacy coaches. Total Change
Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's Honors Program
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide gifted high school students a summer program of challenging and enriching educational opportunities not usually available during the regular school year.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Total Change
Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's School Leadership Academy
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide high-quality, selective, statewide leadership preparation and support designed to develop high-capacity school leaders across Georgia.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Total Change
Special Project - Student Achievement, Governor's Office of
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide personnel and operations for the Georgia Council on Literacy ($251,000) pursuant to SB211 (2023 Session) and support the implementation of effective literacy methods, including digital curriculum for Pre-K through 5 ($749,000).
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

$444 (920) 221,922 $221,446
$431 (22,342)
10,000 (1,600,000) ($1,611,911)
$205 (2,730) ($2,525)
$835 (14,296) ($13,461)
$226 (1,057)
211

Office of the Governor
Program Budgets
3. Transfer funds from the Governor's Office of Student Achievement - Special Project program to the Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Literacy Initiative Coordination program Total Change
Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Literacy Initiative Coordination
1. Increase funds for a literacy coach coordinator position. 2. Increase funds for a research group for competency-based standards and evaluation for literacy coaches. 3. Transfer funds from the Governor's Office of Student Achievement - Special Project program to the
Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Literacy Initiative Coordination program for personnel and operations for the Georgia Council on Literacy, pursuant to SB211 (2023 Session), and support the implementation of effective literacy methods, including digital curriculum for Pre-K through 5. 4. Transfer funds from the Department of Education to the Governor's Office of Student Achievement for a free universal reading screener pursuant to HB538 (2023 Session). 5. Reflect a change to program purpose statement. Total Change

(1,004,203) ($1,005,034)
$247,000 2,028,970 1,004,203
1,995,000 Yes
$5,275,173

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Office of the Governor
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$61,795,882

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$61,795,882

Child Care and Development Block Grant Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,160,730
30,294,182 $31,454,912

Changes
$175,375,673 $175,375,673
$0 0
$0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$237,171,555 $237,171,555

$61,795,882 $61,795,882

$1,160,730
30,294,182 $31,454,912

$1,160,730
30,294,182 $31,454,912

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$817,856 $817,856
$94,068,650

$0 $0
$175,375,673

$817,856 $817,856
$269,444,323

$817,856 $817,856
$94,068,650

Changes
$1,777,372 $1,777,372
$0 0
$0 $0 $0 $1,777,372

FY 2025 Original Budget

Governor's Emergency Fund

State General Funds

11,062,041

TOTAL FUNDS

$11,062,041

Governor's Office

State General Funds

6,904,362

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,904,362

Governor's Office of Planning and Budget

State General Funds

8,881,276

TOTAL FUNDS

$8,881,276

Office of Health Strategy and Coordination

State General Funds

1,991,567

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,991,567

Georgia Data Analytic Center

State General Funds

1,999,667

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,999,667

Changes
168,000,000 $168,000,000
0 $0
0 $0
0 $0
0 $0

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Office of the Child Advocate

State General Funds

1,476,162

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,476,162

$0

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

6,261,372 29,703,182

7,250,000 0

Other Funds

807,856

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$36,772,410

$7,250,000

Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity

State General Funds

1,399,522

0

Federal Funds Not

Specifically Identified

441,000

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,840,522

$0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

179,062,041 $179,062,041

11,062,041 $11,062,041

6,904,362 $6,904,362

6,904,362 $6,904,362

8,881,276 $8,881,276

8,881,276 $8,881,276

1,991,567 $1,991,567

1,991,567 $1,991,567

1,999,667 $1,999,667

1,999,667 $1,999,667

1,476,162 $1,476,162
13,511,372 29,703,182
807,856 $44,022,410
1,399,522 441,000
$1,840,522

1,476,162 $1,476,162
6,261,372 29,703,182
807,856 $36,772,410
1,399,522 441,000
$1,840,522

Changes
0 $0
(3,251) ($3,251)
172,655 $172,655
0 $0
0 $0
(280) ($280)
(1,256,916) 0 0
($1,256,916)
1,035 0
$1,035

FY 2026 Budget
$63,573,254 $63,573,254
$1,160,730 30,294,182 $31,454,912
$817,856 $817,856 $95,846,022
FY 2026 Budget
11,062,041 $11,062,041
6,901,111 $6,901,111
9,053,931 $9,053,931
1,991,567 $1,991,567
1,999,667 $1,999,667
1,475,882 $1,475,882
5,004,456 29,703,182
807,856 $35,515,494
1,400,557 441,000
$1,841,557

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Office of the Governor
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget
Georgia Professional Standards Commission

Changes

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

State General Funds
Child Care and Development Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

8,730,690 1,160,730
150,000

Other Funds

10,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$10,051,420

Office of the State Inspector General

0

8,730,690

0

1,160,730

0

150,000

0

10,000

$0

$10,051,420

State General Funds

1,829,469

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,829,469

Governor's Office of Student Achievement

0

1,829,469

$0

$1,829,469

State General Funds

5,964,736

160,000

6,124,736

TOTAL FUNDS

$5,964,736

$160,000

$6,124,736

Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's Honors Program

State General Funds

1,661,290

0

1,661,290

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,661,290

$0

$1,661,290

Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's School Leadership Academy

State General Funds

2,628,694

(34,327)

2,594,367

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,628,694

($34,327)

$2,594,367

Special Project - Student Achievement, Governor's Office of

State General Funds

1,005,034

0

1,005,034

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,005,034

$0

$1,005,034

Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Literacy Initiative Coordination

State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

0

0

0

$0

$0

$0

8,730,690 1,160,730
150,000 10,000
$10,051,420
1,829,469 $1,829,469
5,964,736 $5,964,736
1,661,290 $1,661,290
2,628,694 $2,628,694
1,005,034 $1,005,034
0 $0

Changes
221,446 0 0 0
$221,446
441 $441
(1,611,911) ($1,611,911)
(2,525) ($2,525)
(13,461) ($13,461)
(1,005,034) ($1,005,034)
5,275,173 $5,275,173

FY 2026 Budget
8,952,136 1,160,730
150,000 10,000
$10,272,866
1,829,910 $1,829,910
4,352,825 $4,352,825
1,658,765 $1,658,765
2,615,233 $2,615,233
0 $0
5,275,173 $5,275,173

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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 Office of Health Strategy and Coordination
Georgia Data Analytic Center

FY 2023 Expenditures
13,954,232 4,398,235,932
3,791,066

SUBTOTAL

$4,415,981,230

(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

$1,930,075 82,343,817
1,656,322 9,286,851 1,483,539 10,088,561

Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's Honors Program

Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's School Leadership Academy

Special Project - Student Achievement, Governor's Office of

Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Literacy Initiative Coordination

SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)

$106,789,165

FY 2024 Expenditures
14,088,093
611,536,398
3,199,446 1,789,344 $630,613,281

FY 2025 Original Budget
$11,062,041 6,904,362
8,881,276
1,991,567 1,999,667
$30,838,913

$2,001,427 253,148,635
1,837,038 9,806,040 1,624,848 10,829,492

$1,476,162 36,772,410
1,840,522 10,051,420
1,829,469 5,964,736
1,661,290
2,628,694
1,005,034

$279,247,480

$63,229,737

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

$4,522,770,395
49,061,084 4,413,367,485
8,430,296 1,535,770 $4,472,394,635

$909,860,761
104,294,131 732,766,916
11,183,565 5,391,392
$853,636,004

$94,068,650 31,454,912 817,856
$32,272,768

State General Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

42,528,949 7,846,811
$50,375,760

47,151,238 9,073,519
$56,224,757

61,795,882 $61,795,882

Amended FY 2025 Budget $179,062,041
6,904,362 8,881,276 1,991,567 1,999,667 $198,838,913
$1,476,162 44,022,410
1,840,522 10,051,420
1,829,469 6,124,736
1,661,290
2,594,367
1,005,034
$70,605,410 $269,444,323
31,454,912 817,856
$32,272,768 237,171,555
$237,171,555

FY 2026 Budget $11,062,041
6,901,111 9,053,931 1,991,567 1,999,667 $31,008,317
$1,475,882 35,515,494
1,841,557 10,272,866
1,829,910 4,352,825
1,658,765
2,615,233
5,275,173 $64,837,705 $95,846,022
31,454,912 817,856
$32,272,768 63,573,254
$63,573,254

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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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 according to State statutes and 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: the Business Enterprise Program, Departmental Administration, 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 programs devoted to promoting awareness and the prevention of the 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.

216

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Department of Human Services
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2025 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. No change. Total Change
Out-of-School Care Services 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 for out-of-school programs with locations in communities serving at-risk youth. 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. No change. 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 one-time funds to maintain software applications on the Georgia Technology Authority mainframe. 2. Increase funds for the DeKalb County District Attorney's Uniform Interstate Family Support Act Office under
contract with the Department of Human Services to support the attainment of child support for out of state non-custodial parents. 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 for Court Appointed Special Advocates to replace federal funds deemed ineligible by the Administration for Children and Families.
2. Increase funds for the special victims unit to support the rescue of sexually exploited foster children. 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
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

$0 $0
$100,000 $100,000
$0 $0
$5,771,558 191,428
$5,962,986
$1,719,204 $1,719,204
$0 $0
217

Department of Human Services
Program Budgets
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 integrate Pathways and Georgia Access into the Georgia Gateway integrated eligibility system.
2. Eliminate funds for rent for a multi-service building in Coweta County. 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. No change. 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 brain health awareness campaign funding from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Public Health to match agency budgets with existing contracts.
2. Increase funds for Project Healthy Grandparents. 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. 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 $3,000 additional salary enhancement for eligibility caseworkers effective April 1, 2025.
2. Reduce funds for labor and wage data verification services. 3. Utilize existing funds ($133,763) to enhance Medicaid disability evaluation capacity.
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 for utilization growth and increased costs of care. Total Change

$1,468,800 (1,088,000)
$380,800
$0 $0
($225,000) 100,000
($125,000)
$0 $0
$1,439,557 (2,061,147)
Yes ($621,590)
$38,587,440 $38,587,440

218

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Department of Human Services
Program Budgets
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. Utilize existing funds ($82,550) for one position and TRAILS electronic records management system enhancements to address new licensure and regulation responsibilities due to the creation of two new Child Caring Institution types in SB 377 (2024 Session) and HB 1201 (2024 Session). 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
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 support personnel. 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. No change. Total Change
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

$0 $0
Yes $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$32,414 $32,414
$0 $0
$0 $0
219

Department of Human Services
Program Budgets
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. No change. 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. No change. Total Change
FY 2026 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 66.04% to 66.40%. Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
($27,469) (315,971) ($343,440)

220

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Department of Human Services
Program Budgets
Out-of-School Care Services 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. Reduce funds and recognize $10,000,000 in the Department of Education Student Support Services for outof-school care grants. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds to reflect FY 2024 collections of marriage and divorce filing fees pursuant to HB511 (2021 Session).
3. Increase funds and recognize existing funds to expand services for at-risk girls. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Increase funds to expand participation in the Child Support Lien Network to include real property and lump sum payment matching services.
3. Increase funds to support the attainment of child support for out of state non-custodial parents. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 3. Increase funds for Court Appointed Special Advocates to replace federal funds deemed ineligible by the
Administration for Children and Families. 4. Increase funds for wraparound services. 5. Increase funds to expand heavy equipment operator certification program for high-risk youth.
Total Change
Community Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services and activities through local agencies to assist lowincome Georgians with employment, education, nutrition, and housing services.
Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change

($2,000,000) ($2,000,000)
($10,112) (93,233) 75,000
($28,345)
$1,719 60,899 191,428 $254,046
($214,658) 8,096
1,719,204 1,500,000
125,000 $3,137,642
$0 $0

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

221

Department of Human Services
Program Budgets
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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 3. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (eFMAP)
from 76.23% to 76.48%. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Transfer funds from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Public Health for brain health awareness campaign to match agency budgets with existing contracts.
3. Increase funds for non-Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS). 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. 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%.
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
3. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures.

$6,356 41,233 (3,738) $43,851
$2,639 $2,639
$157 (225,000) 1,099,200 $874,357
$0 $0
$256 (76,974)
31,630

222

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Department of Human Services
Program Budgets
4. Increase funds to annualize a $3,000 additional salary enhancement for eligibility caseworkers. 5. Reduce funds for labor and wage data verification services. 6. Utilize existing funds ($133,763) to enhance Medicaid disability evaluation capacity. 7. The department is directed to prepare and submit a plan to address the backlog of eligibility determinations to
the Office of Planning and Budget and chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees by June 1, 2025. 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 an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 66.04% to 66.40%.
2. Increase funds for utilization growth and increased costs of care. 3. Increase funds for one-time funding for essential clothing and supplies for foster youth. 4. Increase funds for one-time funding to place foster youth closer to their biological families and provide a report
to the chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees on success outcomes of the program by December 31, 2025. 5. Increase funds for a 2% provider rate increase for Child Caring Institutions, Child Placing Agencies, foster parents, and relative caregivers. 6. Increase funds for community action teams to deter child welfare involvement. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Utilize existing funds ($46,550) for one position to address new licensure and regulation responsibilities due to the creation of two new Child Caring Institution types in SB377 (2024 Session) and HB1201 (2024 Session). 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

5,758,228 (2,061,147)
Yes Yes $3,651,993
($143,854) 19,293,420
300,000 250,000 6,135,219 371,500 $26,206,285
$0 $0
$315 Yes
$315
$0 $0

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

223

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. Increase funds for personnel. (See Intent Language Considered Non-Binding by the Governor.) Total Change

$0 $0
$89,937 $89,937

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.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. Reduce funds to reflect FY 2024 collections of financial penalties for sex trafficking and sexual offenses pursuant to O.C.G.A. 15-21-208 and adult entertainment establishment assessments pursuant to O.C.G.A. 15-21-209. Total Change

($120,110) ($120,110)

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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Total Change

($452) ($452)

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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%.
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
3. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures.
4. Transfer funds and six positions from the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation program to the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration program to align with work on agency-wide operations. Total Change

$238 (11,105) 113,208 576,042
$678,383

224

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%.
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
3. Transfer funds and six positions from the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation program to the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration program to align with work on agency-wide operations.
4. Utilize existing funds ($57,500) to supply new and used durable medical equipment and assistive technology. Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
$153 (29,076) (576,042)
Yes ($604,965)

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

225

Department of Human Services
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds
Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund

$1,026,525,375 254,319

State Children's Trust Funds

1,316,070

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,028,095,764

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

$19,443,317 87,994,777
76,201,989 130,561,606
15,293,213
365,330,321
2,548,771
599,657,476 $1,297,031,470

Changes

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$46,036,254
0 0 $46,036,254

$1,072,561,629
254,319 1,316,070 $1,074,132,018

$1,026,525,375
254,319 1,316,070 $1,028,095,764

$0 5,485,755
0 0 0
(16,169)
0
11,203,756 $16,673,342

$19,443,317 93,480,532
76,201,989 130,561,606
15,293,213
365,314,152
2,548,771
610,861,232 $1,313,704,812

$19,443,317 87,994,777
76,201,989 130,561,606
15,293,213
365,330,321
2,548,771
599,657,476 $1,297,031,470

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$26,535,993 $26,535,993
$2,351,663,227

$371,595 $371,595
$63,081,191

$26,907,588 $26,907,588
$2,414,744,418

$26,535,993 $26,535,993
$2,351,663,227

Changes

FY 2026 Budget

$32,055,479
(120,110) (93,233)
$31,842,136

$1,058,580,854
134,209 1,222,837 $1,059,937,900

$0 4,727,377
0 7,476
0
0
0
(895,751) $3,839,102
$0 $0 $35,681,238

$19,443,317 92,722,154
76,201,989 130,569,082
15,293,213
365,330,321
2,548,771
598,761,725 $1,300,870,572
$26,535,993 $26,535,993 $2,387,344,465

FY 2025 Original Budget

Adoptions Services

State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

45,739,753
9,121,401 70,334,420

TOTAL FUNDS

$125,195,574

Out-of-School Care Services

State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant

2,000,000 15,500,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$17,500,000

Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention

State General Funds
State Children's Trust Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

2,989,897 1,316,070
2,966,090 5,091,949

TOTAL FUNDS

$12,364,006

Child Support Services

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

34,136,145 112,248,810

Other Funds

3,795,760

226

Changes
0
0 0 $0
100,000
0 $100,000
0 0
0 0 $0
5,962,986 11,203,756
371,595

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

Changes

FY 2026 Budget

45,739,753

45,739,753

(343,440)

45,396,313

9,121,401 70,334,420 $125,195,574
2,100,000

9,121,401 70,334,420 $125,195,574
2,000,000

0 315,971 ($27,469)
(2,000,000)

9,121,401 70,650,391 $125,168,105
0

15,500,000 $17,600,000

15,500,000 $17,500,000

0 ($2,000,000)

15,500,000 $15,500,000

2,989,897 1,316,070

2,989,897 1,316,070

64,888 (93,233)

3,054,785 1,222,837

2,966,090 5,091,949 $12,364,006
40,099,131 123,452,566
4,167,355

2,966,090
5,091,949 $12,364,006

0
0 ($28,345)

2,966,090
5,091,949 $12,335,661

34,136,145
112,248,810 3,795,760

254,046
489,812 0

34,390,191
112,738,622 3,795,760

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Department of Human Services
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

TOTAL FUNDS

$150,180,715

Child Welfare Services

State General Funds

243,832,585

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

44,974,727 247,974
3,476,001
186,773,144 2,548,771
33,977,063

Other Funds

158,037

TOTAL FUNDS

$515,988,302

Community Services Community Service Block Grant

19,033,456

TOTAL FUNDS

$19,033,456

Departmental Administration (DHS)

State General Funds
Community Service Block Grant

62,091,779 216,459

Foster Care Title IV-E
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance
Medical Assistance Program Social Services Block Grant Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

6,351,825 426,441
6,770,669 25,000
4,000,191 29,747,943

Other Funds

12,868,673

TOTAL FUNDS

$122,498,980

Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention

State General Funds Social Services Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

30,883,395 2,601,322 2,142,403

TOTAL FUNDS

$35,627,120

Elder Community Living Services

State General Funds Social Services Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

52,943,103 9,190,890
35,360,322

TOTAL FUNDS

$97,494,315

Energy Assistance Low-Income Home Energy Assistance

75,127,606

Changes $17,538,337
1,719,204 0 0 0
(16,169) 0 0 0
$1,703,035
0 $0
380,800 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 $380,800
0 0 0 $0
(125,000) 0 0
($125,000)
0

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$167,719,052

FY 2025 Original Budget
$150,180,715

245,551,789 44,974,727
247,974 3,476,001

243,832,585 44,974,727
247,974 3,476,001

186,756,975
2,548,771
33,977,063 158,037
$517,691,337

186,773,144
2,548,771
33,977,063 158,037
$515,988,302

19,033,456 $19,033,456
62,472,579 216,459
6,351,825 426,441
6,770,669 25,000
4,000,191 29,747,943 12,868,673 $122,879,780
30,883,395 2,601,322 2,142,403
$35,627,120
52,818,103 9,190,890
35,360,322 $97,369,315

19,033,456 $19,033,456
62,091,779 216,459
6,351,825 426,441
6,770,669 25,000
4,000,191 29,747,943 12,868,673 $122,498,980
30,883,395 2,601,322 2,142,403
$35,627,120
52,943,103 9,190,890
35,360,322 $97,494,315

75,127,606

75,127,606

Changes $743,858
3,137,642 0 0 0
0 0 (1,719,204) 0 $1,418,438
0 $0
43,851 0 0 0
7,476 0
0 0 0 $51,327
2,639 0 0
$2,639
874,357 0 0
$874,357
0

FY 2026 Budget $150,924,573
246,970,227 44,974,727 247,974 3,476,001
186,773,144 2,548,771
32,257,859 158,037
$517,406,740
19,033,456 $19,033,456
62,135,630 216,459
6,351,825 426,441
6,778,145 25,000
4,000,191 29,747,943 12,868,673 $122,550,307
30,886,034 2,601,322 2,142,403
$35,629,759
53,817,460 9,190,890
35,360,322 $98,368,672
75,127,606

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Department of Human Services
Program Budget Financial Summary

TOTAL FUNDS

$75,127,606

Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

State General Funds

159,022,645

Community Service Block Grant

193,402

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

6,105,564 647,942
122,205,998
19,999,896 135,348,220

TOTAL FUNDS

$443,523,667

Out-of-Home Care

State General Funds

342,191,385

Foster Care Title IV-E Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

30,048,837
76,874,469 152,651

TOTAL FUNDS

$449,267,342

Refugee Assistance Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

20,174,463

TOTAL FUNDS

$20,174,463

Residential Child Care Licensing

State General Funds

2,569,120

Foster Care Title IV-E

513,824

TOTAL FUNDS

$3,082,944

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
13,642,122 7,168,604

TOTAL FUNDS

$20,910,726

$0
(621,590)
0 0 0 0
0 0 ($621,590)
38,587,440 5,485,755
0 0 $44,073,195
0 $0
0 0 $0
0
0 $0
0
0 0 $0

$75,127,606
158,401,055
193,402 6,105,564
647,942 122,205,998
19,999,896 135,348,220 $442,902,077
380,778,825 35,534,592
76,874,469 152,651
$493,340,537
20,174,463 $20,174,463
2,569,120 513,824
$3,082,944
70,000
36,453,008 $36,523,008
100,000
13,642,122 7,168,604
$20,910,726

$75,127,606
159,022,645
193,402 6,105,564
647,942 122,205,998
19,999,896 135,348,220 $443,523,667
342,191,385 30,048,837
76,874,469 152,651
$449,267,342
20,174,463 $20,174,463
2,569,120 513,824
$3,082,944
70,000
36,453,008 $36,523,008
100,000
13,642,122 7,168,604
$20,910,726

$0
3,651,993
0 0 0 0
0 0 $3,651,993
26,206,285 4,727,377
0 17,670 $30,951,332
0 $0
315 0
$315
0
0 $0
0
0 0 $0

$75,127,606
162,674,638
193,402 6,105,564
647,942 122,205,998
19,999,896 135,348,220 $447,175,660
368,397,670 34,776,214
76,874,469 170,321
$480,218,674
20,174,463 $20,174,463
2,569,435 513,824
$3,083,259
70,000
36,453,008 $36,523,008
100,000
13,642,122 7,168,604
$20,910,726

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Department of Human Services
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Changes

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

Council On Aging State General Funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Family Connection State General Funds Medical Assistance Program

376,625 $376,625
10,359,889 1,336,965

32,414 $32,414
0 0

409,039 $409,039
10,359,889 1,336,965

TOTAL FUNDS

$11,696,854

$0

$11,696,854

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FUNDS

335,972
2,443,269 $2,779,241

0

335,972

0

2,443,269

$0

$2,779,241

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration

State General Funds

2,908,950

0

Federal Funds Not

Specifically Identified

7,846,048

0

2,908,950 7,846,048

Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

284,597 $11,039,595

0

284,597

$0

$11,039,595

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services

Federal Funds Not

Specifically Identified

66,908,724

0

66,908,724

TOTAL FUNDS

$66,908,724

$0

$66,908,724

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind

Other Funds

4,365,888

0

4,365,888

TOTAL FUNDS

$4,365,888

$0

$4,365,888

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation Program

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

25,752,292 70,712,587

0

25,752,292

0

70,712,587

Other Funds

5,063,038

0

5,063,038

TOTAL FUNDS

$101,527,917

$0

$101,527,917

Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission

State General Funds

8,221,840

0

Safe Harbor for Sexually

Exploited Children Fund

254,319

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$8,476,159

$0

8,221,840
254,319 $8,476,159

376,625 $376,625
10,359,889 1,336,965
$11,696,854
335,972 2,443,269 $2,779,241
2,908,950 7,846,048
284,597 $11,039,595
66,908,724 $66,908,724
4,365,888 $4,365,888
25,752,292 70,712,587
5,063,038 $101,527,917
8,221,840 254,319
$8,476,159

Changes
89,937 $89,937
0 0 $0
(452) 0
($452)
678,383 0 0
$678,383
0 $0
0 $0
(604,965) 0 0
($604,965)
0 (120,110) ($120,110)

FY 2026 Budget
466,562 $466,562
10,359,889 1,336,965
$11,696,854
335,520 2,443,269 $2,778,789
3,587,333 7,846,048
284,597 $11,717,978
66,908,724 $66,908,724
4,365,888 $4,365,888
25,147,327 70,712,587
5,063,038 $100,922,952
8,221,840 134,209
$8,356,049

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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Department of Human Services
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources
Adoptions Services
Out-of-School Care Services 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
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
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies)
Attached Agencies
Council On Aging
Family Connection Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation Program

FY 2023 Expenditures
$126,540,843 18,735,515 12,347,550
135,790,270 459,744,464
22,291,523 145,868,102
33,754,262 104,299,137 160,859,707 1,424,268,180 444,981,635
23,990,922 2,459,244
17,639,628 13,210,143 $3,146,781,125
$338,711 11,097,642
2,925,020
9,535,556
57,949,199
5,010,339
70,390,121

Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission

SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)

$157,246,588

FY 2024 Expenditures
$123,084,067 19,863,954
14,553,255 140,388,731 509,935,955
28,586,962
153,385,072
36,362,850 110,104,698 102,318,661 455,542,865 462,652,976
38,688,986 2,805,515
17,416,222
12,696,946
$2,228,387,715

FY 2025 Original Budget
$125,195,574 17,500,000
12,364,006 150,180,715 515,988,302
19,033,456
122,498,980
35,627,120 97,494,315 75,127,606 443,523,667 449,267,342 20,174,463
3,082,944
36,523,008
20,910,726
$2,144,492,224

$354,229 11,100,357
2,673,619 9,672,203 55,981,717 5,434,708 88,322,619 6,753,170 $180,292,622

$376,625 11,696,854
2,779,241 11,039,595 66,908,724
4,365,888 101,527,917
8,476,159 $207,171,003

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

$3,304,027,713
1,187,479,996 1,146,673,298
36,773,022

$2,408,680,337
1,310,350,979 64,099,677 29,013,368 3,046,999

$2,351,663,227 1,297,031,470 26,535,993

Amended FY 2025 Budget $125,195,574
17,600,000 12,364,006 167,719,052 517,691,337 19,033,456 122,879,780 35,627,120 97,369,315 75,127,606 442,902,077 493,340,537 20,174,463
3,082,944 36,523,008 20,910,726 $2,207,541,001
$409,039 11,696,854
2,779,241
11,039,595
66,908,724
4,365,888
101,527,917
8,476,159
$207,203,417
$2,414,744,418
1,313,704,812
26,907,588

FY 2026 Budget $125,168,105
15,500,000 12,335,661 150,924,573 517,406,740 19,033,456 122,550,307 35,629,759 98,368,672 75,127,606 447,175,660 480,218,674 20,174,463
3,083,259 36,523,008 20,910,726 $2,180,130,669
$466,562 11,696,854
2,778,789
11,717,978
66,908,724
4,365,888
100,922,952
8,356,049
$207,213,796
$2,387,344,465
1,300,870,572
26,535,993

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Department of Human Services
Department Financial Summary

SUBTOTAL

$2,370,926,316

$1,406,511,023

$1,323,567,463

$1,340,612,400

State General Funds

932,121,971

Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Trust Fund

State Children's Trust Funds

979,428

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$933,101,399

1,001,275,777
200,199 693,339 $1,002,169,315

1,026,525,375
254,319 1,316,070 $1,028,095,764

1,072,561,629
254,319 1,316,070 $1,074,132,018

$1,327,406,565
1,058,580,854 134,209
1,222,837 $1,059,937,900

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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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, 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, fire, and safety 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.
REINSURANCE The Reinsurance program was established under the Patients
First Act and is designed to provide affordable healthcare insurance premiums to consumers. The program also manages Georgia Access, the state-based health insurance marketplace.
AUTHORITY State Constitution; Titles 8, 25, 33, and 45-14, Official Code
of Georgia Annotated.

232

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Commissioner of Insurance
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2025 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. Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures in personnel. 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. Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures in personnel. 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. No change. Total Change
Special Fraud Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud. Recommended Change:
1. No change. 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. Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures in personnel. Total Change
Reinsurance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable healthcare insurance premiums and to operate a
healthcare exchange for individuals to review and enroll in healthcare insurance. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds based on projected expenditures. Total Change

($10,808) ($10,808)
($84,750) ($84,750)
$0 $0
$0 $0
($186,597) ($186,597)
($20,000,000) ($20,000,000)

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233

Commissioner of Insurance
Program Budgets
FY 2026 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 an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 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 an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. Total Change

($13,849) (2,445)
($16,294)
($4,201) (742)
($4,943)

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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures.
3. Transfer funds from the Insurance Regulation program to the Fire Safety program for 45 positions and associated vehicles and equipment.
4. Eliminate funds for one-time funding for three vehicles and equipment.
Total Change

($45,806)
(8,086) 4,155,057
(77,826) $4,023,339

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 the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 3. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures.
Total Change

$330 (20,959)
(3,700) ($24,329)

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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures.

($24,836) (4,384)

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Commissioner of Insurance
Program Budgets
3. Transfer funds from the Insurance Regulation program to the Fire Safety program for 45 positions and associated vehicles and equipment. Total Change
Reinsurance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable healthcare insurance premiums and to operate a
healthcare exchange for individuals to review and enroll in healthcare insurance. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 3. Reduce funds for the state reinsurance program and the state healthcare exchange and recognize exchange-
generated user fees. Total Change

(4,155,057) ($4,184,277)
($7,760) (1,370)
(60,000,000) ($60,009,130)

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235

Commissioner of Insurance
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$232,821,762

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$232,821,762

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$853,494 $853,494

Changes
($20,282,155) ($20,282,155)
$0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$212,539,607 $212,539,607

$232,821,762 $232,821,762

$853,494 $853,494

$853,494 $853,494

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$9,742,627 $9,742,627
$243,417,883

$0 $0
($20,282,155)

$9,742,627 $9,742,627
$223,135,728

$9,742,627 $9,742,627
$243,417,883

Changes
($60,215,634) ($60,215,634)
$0 $0 $60,000,000 $60,000,000 ($215,634)

FY 2025 Original Budget

Departmental Administration (COI)

State General Funds

2,610,523

Other Funds

109,600

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,720,123

Enforcement

State General Funds

587,866

TOTAL FUNDS

$587,866

Fire Safety

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

12,106,276 853,494

Other Funds

3,313,725

TOTAL FUNDS

$16,273,495

Special Fraud

State General Funds

7,448,494

Other Funds

541,294

TOTAL FUNDS

$7,989,788

Insurance Regulation

State General Funds

4,184,277

Other Funds

5,778,008

TOTAL FUNDS

$9,962,285

Reinsurance

State General Funds

205,884,326

Other Funds

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$205,884,326

Changes
(10,808) 0
($10,808)
(84,750) ($84,750)
0 0 0 $0
0 0 $0
(186,597) 0
($186,597)
(20,000,000) 0
($20,000,000)

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

2,599,715 109,600
$2,709,315

2,610,523 109,600
$2,720,123

503,116 $503,116

587,866 $587,866

12,106,276
853,494 3,313,725 $16,273,495

12,106,276
853,494 3,313,725 $16,273,495

7,448,494 541,294
$7,989,788

7,448,494 541,294
$7,989,788

3,997,680 5,778,008 $9,775,688

4,184,277 5,778,008 $9,962,285

185,884,326 0
$185,884,326

205,884,326 0
$205,884,326

Changes
(16,294) 0
($16,294)
(4,943) ($4,943)
4,023,339 0 0
$4,023,339
(24,329) 0
($24,329)
(4,184,277) 0
($4,184,277)
(60,009,130) 60,000,000 ($9,130)

FY 2026 Budget
$172,606,128 $172,606,128
$853,494 $853,494 $69,742,627 $69,742,627 $243,202,249
FY 2026 Budget
2,594,229 109,600
$2,703,829
582,923 $582,923
16,129,615 853,494
3,313,725 $20,296,834
7,424,165 541,294
$7,965,459
0 5,778,008 $5,778,008
145,875,196 60,000,000
$205,875,196

236

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Commissioner of Insurance
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources

FY 2023 Expenditures

Departmental Administration (COI) Enforcement Fire Safety Special Fraud Insurance Regulation Reinsurance
SUBTOTAL

$2,511,118 505,138
12,754,470 7,380,251
11,989,702 487,658,395
$522,799,074

FY 2024 Expenditures
$2,456,871 595,050
15,865,373 7,678,802
12,435,689 811,996,271
$851,028,056

FY 2025 Original Budget
$2,720,123 587,866
16,273,495 7,989,788 9,962,285
205,884,326
$243,417,883

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
SUBTOTAL

$522,799,074
256,376,470 12,643,897
$269,020,367

$851,028,056
527,164,307 12,921,954
$540,086,261

$243,417,883
853,494 9,742,627 $10,596,121

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

253,778,707 $253,778,707

310,941,794 $310,941,794

232,821,762 $232,821,762

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$2,709,315 503,116
16,273,495 7,989,788 9,775,688
185,884,326 $223,135,728
$223,135,728
853,494 9,742,627 $10,596,121
212,539,607 $212,539,607

FY 2026 Budget
$2,703,829 582,923
20,296,834 7,965,459 5,778,008
205,875,196 $243,202,249
$243,202,249
853,494 69,742,627 $70,596,121
172,606,128 $172,606,128

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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 2025 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 for a new pool car reservation system. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to statewide security contracts through the Department of Administrative Services. 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 equipment, supplies, and office set-up for one crime lab scientist, one crime lab technician, and one evidence receiving technician at the Central Crime Lab. 2. Increase funds for the start-up cost for two crime lab assistant managers at the Headquarters Crime Lab. 3. Increase funds for additional service contracts for crime lab instrumentation. 4. Reduce funds for locality pay savings. 5. Reduce funds for personal services based on the actual start date of new positions. 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. Replace federal funds with state funds for three human trafficking positions. 2. Provide funds for the start-up cost to establish a Strategic Threat Assessment Group responsible for addressing threats to public officials, investigating homeland security matters, and partnering with critical infrastructure partners to provide support during major events occurring in the state. 3. Provide funds for the start-up cost for two crime scene technical leaders and three digital forensic investigators. 4. Reduce funds for personal services based on the actual start date of new positions. 5. Increase funds for gang case management system. Total Change

$29,472 18,075
$47,547
$0 $0
$62,068 31,612
356,862 (125,711) (312,921)
$11,910
$490,700 96,472
165,466 (502,991) 1,000,000 $1,249,647

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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Program Budgets
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. Provide funds for continued operation of the End Human Trafficking Georgia 24/7 Hotline. 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. Reduce funds for personal services based on the actual start date of new positions. 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 sexual assault centers with more than one location. Total Change

$100,000 $100,000
($34,131) ($34,131)
$200,000 $200,000

FY 2026 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 3. Increase funds for a new pool car reservation system. 4. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to statewide security contracts through the Department of
Administrative Services. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. Total Change

$5,801 13,925 10,346 18,075 $48,147
$7,498 222
$7,720

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Program Budgets

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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures.
3. Increase funds for one crime lab scientist, one crime lab technician, and one evidence receiving technician at the Central Crime Lab.
4. Increase funds for two crime lab assistant managers at the Headquarters Crime Lab
5. Increase funds for additional service contracts for crime lab instrumentation.
6. Reduce funds for one-time costs related to the Medical Examiner's Office positions in Fiscal Year 2025.
7. Increase funds for one-time purchase of three handheld portable mass spectrometer chemical detection systems, accessories and warranties. 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%.
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
3. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures.
4. Provide funds to replace federal funds with state funds for three human trafficking positions.
5. Provide funds to establish a Strategic Threat Assessment Group responsible for addressing threats to public officials, investigating homeland security matters, and partnering with critical infrastructure partners to provide support during major events occurring in the state.
6. Provide funds for two crime scene technical leaders and three digital forensic investigators.
7. Increase funds for on-going maintenance and support of the case management and leads tracking systems.
8. Reduce funds for one-time costs for the Columbus Gang Task Force positions.
9. Increase funds for advanced DNA testing and genetic genealogy testing for the Cold Case Unit.
10. Increase funds for four Criminal Intelligence analysts for Georgia Information Sharing Analysis Center (GISAC).
11. Increase funds for technology.
12. Increase funds and recognize $1,000,000 appropriated in the Amended FY2025 budget (HB67, 2025 Session) for a gang case management system and for gang enforcement efforts across the state. 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.

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

2.

Increase funds to offset the loss of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to continue operations at the Receiving Hope Center.

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

$46,867 3,926
384,591 389,714 633,593 (28,270) 327,546 $1,757,967
$687 56,839 13,517 294,420 390,789 1,033,531 562,135 (2,146,987) 150,000 531,591 877,320 1,000,000 $2,763,842
$12,546 400,312
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Program Budgets
3. Increase funds for two advocate positions and ongoing maintenance of the End Human Trafficking Georgia 24/7 Hotline. Increase funds to offset the loss of Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funds to provide core services for victims of
4. crimes.
5. Increase funds for operations. (See Intent Language Considered Non-Binding by the Governor.) 6. Increase funds for one-time funding for gang prevention activities in Chatham County.
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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Increase funds for one training coordinator position and for the implementation of Juvenile Treatment Courts per HB873 (2024 Session). 3. Increase funds for new and existing accountability courts to support population growth. 4. Increase funds for new and existing Juvenile Treatment Courts. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Total Change

421,608 3,125,000
33,558 250,000 $4,243,024
$4,968 155,375 1,060,125 153,680 $1,374,148
$428 $428

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$250,452,108

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$250,452,108

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$177,156
70,605,304 $70,782,460

Changes
$1,574,973 $1,574,973
$0 0
$0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$252,027,081 $252,027,081

$250,452,108 $250,452,108

$177,156
70,605,304 $70,782,460

$177,156
70,605,304 $70,782,460

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$30,791,046 $30,791,046
$352,025,614

$0 $0
$1,574,973

$30,791,046 $30,791,046
$353,600,587

$30,791,046 $30,791,046
$352,025,614

Changes
$10,195,276 $10,195,276
$0 0
$0 $0 $0 $10,195,276

FY 2025 Original Budget

Bureau Administration

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

10,493,356 12,600

Other Funds

353,303

TOTAL FUNDS

$10,859,259

Criminal Justice Information Services

State General Funds

7,588,856

Other Funds

11,500,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$19,088,856

Forensic Scientific Services

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

66,530,540 2,229,366

Other Funds

5,856

TOTAL FUNDS

$68,765,762

Regional Investigative Services

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

77,943,144 1,812,153

Other Funds

1,891,937

TOTAL FUNDS

$81,647,234

Changes
47,547 0 0
$47,547
0 0 $0
11,910 0 0
$11,910
1,249,647 0 0
$1,249,647

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

10,540,903
12,600 353,303 $10,906,806

10,493,356
12,600 353,303 $10,859,259

7,588,856 11,500,000 $19,088,856

7,588,856 11,500,000 $19,088,856

66,542,450
2,229,366 5,856
$68,777,672

66,530,540
2,229,366 5,856
$68,765,762

79,192,791
1,812,153 1,891,937 $82,896,881

77,943,144
1,812,153 1,891,937 $81,647,234

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

15,623,441
177,156 66,551,185

100,000
0 0

15,723,441
177,156 66,551,185

Other Funds

17,039,950

0

17,039,950

TOTAL FUNDS

$99,391,732

$100,000

$99,491,732

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Council of Accountability Court Judges

State General Funds

37,300,125

(34,131)

37,265,994

15,623,441
177,156 66,551,185 17,039,950 $99,391,732
37,300,125

Changes
48,147 0 0
$48,147
7,720 0
$7,720
1,757,967 0 0
$1,757,967
2,763,842 0 0
$2,763,842
4,243,024
0 0 0 $4,243,024
1,374,148

FY 2026 Budget
$260,647,384 $260,647,384
$177,156 70,605,304 $70,782,460 $30,791,046 $30,791,046 $362,220,890
FY 2026 Budget
10,541,503 12,600
353,303 $10,907,406
7,596,576 11,500,000 $19,096,576
68,288,507 2,229,366 5,856
$70,523,729
80,706,986 1,812,153 1,891,937
$84,411,076
19,866,465
177,156 66,551,185 17,039,950 $103,634,756
38,674,273

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Changes

TOTAL FUNDS

$37,300,125

($34,131)

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Family Violence

State General Funds

34,972,646

200,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$34,972,646

$200,000

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$37,265,994

FY 2025 Original Budget
$37,300,125

35,172,646 $35,172,646

34,972,646 $34,972,646

Changes $1,374,148
428 $428

FY 2026 Budget $38,674,273
34,973,074 $34,973,074

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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 Forensic Scientific Services - Special Project
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Council of Accountability Court Judges Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Family Violence SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)
Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Federal COVID Funds Other Funds Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2023 Expenditures
$11,813,337
17,835,162 61,097,139 69,050,528
274,580
$160,070,746

FY 2024 Expenditures
$11,199,599
22,557,816 63,293,525 83,460,433
844,085
$181,355,458

FY 2025 Original Budget
$10,859,259
19,088,856 68,765,762 81,647,234
$180,361,111

$144,793,677
36,576,927 21,140,282 $202,510,886 $362,581,632
96,897,097 24,102,535 25,842,579
$146,842,211 215,739,422
$215,739,422

$132,762,714
36,597,968 14,981,881
$184,342,563
$365,698,021
85,492,600 31,061,836 40,902,427
1,653,730 $159,110,593
206,587,428 $206,587,428

$99,391,732 37,300,125 34,972,646
$171,664,503 $352,025,614
70,782,460 30,791,046
$101,573,506 250,452,108
$250,452,108

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$10,906,806 19,088,856 68,777,672 82,896,881
$181,670,215
$99,491,732
37,265,994 35,172,646 $171,930,372 $353,600,587
70,782,460 30,791,046
$101,573,506 252,027,081
$252,027,081

FY 2026 Budget $10,907,406
19,096,576 70,523,729 84,411,076
$184,938,787
$103,634,756
38,674,273 34,973,074 $177,282,103 $362,220,890
70,782,460 30,791,046
$101,573,506 260,647,384
$260,647,384

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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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 11,300. 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 950 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 150 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 10,000 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 2025 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. Transfer funds from Community Service program to Secure Detention (RYDCs) program to align budget with expenditures. 2. Increase funds for youth competency beds to address bed utilization costs. 3. Reduce funds to align budget with expenditures. 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. No change. 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. No change. 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. Transfer funds from Community Service program to Secure Detention (RYDCs) program to align budget with expenditures. 2. Increase funds to reflect increased retention of juvenile correctional officers. Total Change

($3,000,000) 348,298
(1,100,000) ($3,751,702)
$0 $0
$0 $0
$3,000,000 681,688
$3,681,688

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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Department of Juvenile Justice
Program Budgets
FY 2026 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 3. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 4. Increase funds for a 4% salary increase for education, chaplain, food service and maintenance positions to align with statewide averages to improve recruitment and retention. 5. Increase funds for a 2% provider rate increase for Child Caring Institutions, Child Placing Agencies, foster parents, and relative caregivers. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 3. Increase funds to provide a 4% salary increase for all Juvenile Correctional Officer staff to improve
recruitment and retention. 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 3. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 4. Increase funds to increase rates and hours for full-time and contracted psychologist and psychiatrist positions. 5. Increase funds to provide a 4% salary increase for all Juvenile Correctional Officer staff to improve recruitment and retention. 6. Increase funds for an 8% salary increase for behavioral health counselor positions to align with statewide averages to improve recruitment and retention. 7. Increase funds for a 4% salary increase for education, chaplain, food service and maintenance positions to align with statewide averages to improve recruitment and retention. Total Change

$516 38,166 (4,000) 16,873 351,582 $403,137
$13,513 (952) 6,833
$19,394
$51,215 37,042 (5,333)
401,330 1,235,069
364,296 564,055 $2,647,674

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Department of Juvenile Justice
Program Budgets
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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%.
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
3. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures.
4. Increase funds to increase rates and hours for full-time and contracted psychologist and psychiatrist positions.
5. Increase funds to provide a 4% salary increase for all Juvenile Correctional Officer staff to improve recruitment and retention.
6. Increase funds for an 8% salary increase for behavioral health counselor positions to align with statewide averages to improve recruitment and retention.
7. Increase funds for a 4% salary increase for education, chaplain, food service and maintenance positions to align with statewide averages to improve recruitment and retention. Total Change

$76,393 57,568 (8,761)
798,670 1,931,401
490,234 749,420
$4,094,925

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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Department of Juvenile Justice
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$388,064,187

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$388,064,187

Changes
($70,014) ($70,014)

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$387,994,173 $387,994,173

$388,064,187 $388,064,187

Foster Care Title IV-E Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$519,115
5,553,771 $6,072,886

$0

$519,115

$519,115

0

5,553,771

5,553,771

$0

$6,072,886

$6,072,886

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$528,891 $528,891
$394,665,964

$0 $0
($70,014)

$528,891 $528,891
$394,595,950

$528,891 $528,891
$394,665,964

Changes
$7,165,130 $7,165,130
$0 0
$0 $0 $0 $7,165,130

FY 2025 Original Budget

Community Service

State General Funds

104,990,877

Foster Care Title IV-E
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

519,115 144,026

Other Funds

281,298

TOTAL FUNDS

$105,935,316

Departmental Administration (DJJ)

State General Funds

28,578,262

TOTAL FUNDS

$28,578,262

Secure Commitment (YDCs)

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

98,540,358 2,464,553

Other Funds

247,593

TOTAL FUNDS

$101,252,504

Secure Detention (RYDCs)

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

155,954,690 2,945,192

TOTAL FUNDS

$158,899,882

Changes
(3,751,702) 0 0 0
($3,751,702)
0 $0
0 0 0 $0
3,681,688 0
$3,681,688

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

101,239,175 519,115
144,026 281,298 $102,183,614

104,990,877 519,115
144,026 281,298 $105,935,316

28,578,262 $28,578,262

28,578,262 $28,578,262

98,540,358
2,464,553 247,593
$101,252,504

98,540,358
2,464,553 247,593
$101,252,504

159,636,378
2,945,192 $162,581,570

155,954,690
2,945,192 $158,899,882

Changes
403,137 0 0 0
$403,137
19,394 $19,394
2,647,674 0 0
$2,647,674
4,094,925 0
$4,094,925

FY 2026 Budget
$395,229,317 $395,229,317
$519,115 5,553,771 $6,072,886 $528,891 $528,891 $401,831,094
FY 2026 Budget
105,394,014 519,115 144,026 281,298
$106,338,453
28,597,656 $28,597,656
101,188,032 2,464,553 247,593
$103,900,178
160,049,615 2,945,192
$162,994,807

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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 2023 Expenditures
$93,096,202
26,611,635 95,568,154 139,864,880
$355,140,871

FY 2024 Expenditures
$101,293,403
28,515,818 96,614,754 153,769,297
$380,193,272

FY 2025 Original Budget
$105,935,316
28,578,262 101,252,504 158,899,882
$394,665,964

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

$355,140,871
6,413,842 1,635,948 8,026,106 $16,075,896

$380,193,272
6,601,380 1,221,757 14,064,113 $21,887,250

$394,665,964
6,072,886 528,891
$6,601,777

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

339,064,976 $339,064,976

358,306,021 $358,306,021

388,064,187 $388,064,187

Amended FY 2025 Budget $102,183,614
28,578,262 101,252,504 162,581,570 $394,595,950
$394,595,950
6,072,886
528,891 $6,601,777
387,994,173 $387,994,173

FY 2026 Budget $106,338,453
28,597,656 103,900,178 162,994,807 $401,831,094
$401,831,094
6,072,886
528,891 $6,601,777
395,229,317 $395,229,317

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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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 2025 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DOL) Purpose: The purpose of this program is to provide administrative support for the Labor Market Information and
Unemployment Insurance programs. Recommended Change:
1. No change. 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
FY 2026 Budget Changes
Departmental Administration (DOL) Purpose: The purpose of this program is to provide administrative support for the Labor Market Information and
Unemployment Insurance programs. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 3. Increase funds for three accountants and related operations. 4. Increase funds for one-time funding for staff training.
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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Total Change
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
($1,446) (2,985) 300,521 62,700
$358,790
$0 $0
($6,860) ($6,860)
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Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$8,578,260

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,578,260

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$41,189,283 $41,189,283

Changes
$0 $0
$0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$8,578,260 $8,578,260

$8,578,260 $8,578,260

$41,189,283 $41,189,283

$41,189,283 $41,189,283

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$4,292,769 $4,292,769
$54,060,312

$0

$4,292,769

$4,292,769

$0

$4,292,769

$4,292,769

$0

$54,060,312

$54,060,312

Changes
$351,930 $351,930
$0 $0 $0 $0 $351,930

FY 2025 Original Budget

Departmental Administration (DOL)

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

1,743,156 14,314,069

Other Funds

3,957,769

TOTAL FUNDS

$20,014,994

Labor Market Information Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

1,383,448

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,383,448

Unemployment Insurance

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

6,835,104 25,491,766

Other Funds

335,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$32,661,870

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

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

1,743,156
14,314,069 3,957,769
$20,014,994

1,743,156
14,314,069 3,957,769
$20,014,994

1,383,448 $1,383,448
6,835,104
25,491,766 335,000
$32,661,870

1,383,448 $1,383,448
6,835,104
25,491,766 335,000
$32,661,870

Changes
358,790 0 0
$358,790
0 $0
(6,860) 0 0
($6,860)

FY 2026 Budget
$8,930,190 $8,930,190
$41,189,283 $41,189,283
$4,292,769 $4,292,769 $54,412,242
FY 2026 Budget
2,101,946 14,314,069
3,957,769 $20,373,784
1,383,448 $1,383,448
6,828,244 25,491,766
335,000 $32,655,010

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Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration (DOL) Labor Market Information Unemployment Insurance SUBTOTAL
Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Federal COVID Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Department of Labor
Department Financial Summary

FY 2023 Expenditures
$100,538,846 3,221,630
44,625,188
$148,385,664

FY 2024 Expenditures
$109,253,007 3,401,960
39,649,514
$152,304,481

FY 2025 Original Budget
$20,014,994 1,383,448
32,661,870
$54,060,312

$148,385,664

$152,304,481

$54,060,312

86,319,809 32,513,367 20,243,451 $139,076,627
9,309,037 $9,309,037

114,330,063 9,431,531
17,063,856 $140,825,450
11,479,031 $11,479,031

41,189,283
4,292,769 $45,482,052
8,578,260 $8,578,260

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$20,014,994 1,383,448
32,661,870 $54,060,312
$54,060,312
41,189,283
4,292,769 $45,482,052
8,578,260 $8,578,260

FY 2026 Budget $20,373,784
1,383,448 32,655,010 $54,412,242
$54,412,242
41,189,283
4,292,769 $45,482,052
8,930,190 $8,930,190

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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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 the Solicitor General's office - 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 21-2-3 and 45-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Law
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2025 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. Provide funds for six positions to expand the Human Trafficking Unit to the Macon and Augusta regions effective April 1, 2025. 2. Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rent due to relocation to the renovated Law building. 3. Reduce funds for personal services based on the actual start date of new positions. 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. No change. Total Change
FY 2026 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Increase funds for a merit-based retention initiative for attorney positions. 3. Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rent due to relocation to the renovated Law building. 4. Increase funds for two positions to expand the Gang Prosecution Unit to Savannah region. 5. Increase funds to annualize six positions to expand the Human Trafficking Unit to the Macon and Augusta regions. 6. Increase funds for the Judicial Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution rate from 6.43% to 8.89%. 7. Increase other funds to retain an additional $125,000 in Lemon Law fees for a total of $625,000. 8. Transfer funds from the Department of Law to Judicial Council for ouside legal fees for unanticipated defensive litigation costs. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 3. Increase funds for a merit-based retention initiative for attorney positions.
Total Change
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

$187,036 790,286
(464,982) $512,340
$0 $0
$66,081 1,594,143
924,570 268,464 748,143
212 Yes (50,000) $3,551,613
$2,219 (24,419)
30,821 $8,621
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Department of Law
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$45,935,667

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$45,935,667

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,633,332 $3,633,332

Changes
$512,340 $512,340
$0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$46,448,007 $46,448,007

$45,935,667 $45,935,667

$3,633,332 $3,633,332

$3,633,332 $3,633,332

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$80,048,040 $80,048,040
$129,617,039

$0 $0
$512,340

$80,048,040 $80,048,040
$130,129,379

$80,048,040 $80,048,040
$129,617,039

Changes
$3,560,234 $3,560,234
$0 $0 $0 $0 $3,560,234

Department of Law State General Funds
Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Medicaid Fraud Control Unit State General Funds Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2025 Original Budget
44,251,259 80,048,040 $124,299,299
1,684,408
3,633,332 $5,317,740

Changes
512,340 0
$512,340
0 0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

44,763,599 80,048,040 $124,811,639

44,251,259 80,048,040 $124,299,299

1,684,408
3,633,332 $5,317,740

1,684,408
3,633,332 $5,317,740

Changes
3,551,613 0
$3,551,613
8,621 0
$8,621

FY 2026 Budget
$49,495,901 $49,495,901
$3,633,332 $3,633,332 $80,048,040 $80,048,040 $133,177,273
FY 2026 Budget
47,802,872 80,048,040 $127,850,912
1,693,029 3,633,332 $5,326,361

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Program/Fund Sources Department of Law Medicaid Fraud Control Unit SUBTOTAL
Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Department of Law
Department Financial Summary

FY 2023 Expenditures
$126,821,861 5,504,467
$132,326,328

FY 2024 Expenditures
$128,691,640 6,143,528
$134,835,168

FY 2025 Original Budget
$124,299,299 5,317,740
$129,617,039

$132,326,328

$134,835,168

$129,617,039

4,396,261 91,941,547 $96,337,808
35,988,520 $35,988,520

4,607,670 88,928,385 $93,536,055
41,299,113 $41,299,113

3,633,332 80,048,040 $83,681,372
45,935,667 $45,935,667

Amended FY 2025 Budget $124,811,639
5,317,740 $130,129,379
$130,129,379
3,633,332 80,048,040 $83,681,372
46,448,007 $46,448,007

FY 2026 Budget $127,850,912
5,326,361 $133,177,273
$133,177,273
3,633,332 80,048,040 $83,681,372
49,495,901 $49,495,901

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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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 2025 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. No change. 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
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. No change.
Total Change
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
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Department of Natural Resources
Program Budgets
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. No change. 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 for the Stone Mountain Memorial Association to address operational needs. 2. Increase funds for outdoor recreation. 3. Increase funds for historic preservation.
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 for processing of venison donations. Total Change

$0 $0
$1,500,000 14,549,380
1,000,000 $17,049,380
$0 $0
$200,000 $200,000

FY 2026 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reduce funds to maintain funding for beach restoration. 3. Increase funds for one-time funding for reef/migratory fish surveys of offshore anglers by Coastal Resources
staff. Total Change

($617) (3,000,000)
349,000
($2,651,617)

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Department of Natural Resources
Program Budgets
Departmental Administration (DNR)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 3. Reduce funds based on projected expenditures.
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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Reduce funds for streamlined contracting. 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. Reduce funds for the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund to reflect FY 2024 collections of Solid Waste Tipping Fees, Hazardous Waste Fees, and Hazardous Substance Reporting Fees pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session) and HB 31 (2023 Session). Total Change
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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Total Change

($2,159) (3,977)
(287,826) ($293,962)
($6,428) (125,000) ($131,428)
($2,908,276) ($2,908,276)
($6,776) ($6,776)

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Department of Natural Resources
Program Budgets
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. Reduce funds for grants and benefits to reflect a decrease in FY 2024 collections of sporting goods stores sales and use tax pursuant to O.C.G.A. 12-6A-5. 2. Reduce funds for grants and benefits by 20% to reflect a greater than one percent reduction in collections pursuant to O.C.G.A. 12-6A-5. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Increase funds for one-time funding for outdoor recreation.
3. Reduce funds for the Georgia State Games Commission. 4. Provide one-time funds for operations of the historic SAM shortline railroad.
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. Increase funds for the Solid Waste Trust Fund to reflect FY 2024 collections of Scrap Tire Fees pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session). 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Increase funds for the Wildlife Endowment Trust Fund to reflect FY 2024 collections of Lifetime Sportsman's License revenues pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session). 3. Increase funds for the processing of venison donations. 4. Increase funds to control chronic wasting disease. 5. Increase funds to establish a pilot program to eradicate the feral hog population based on awards for number eradicated. 6. Increase funds to mitigate the spread of invasive plant species in southwest Georgia. Total Change

($1,373,807) (5,753,027)
($7,126,834)
($3,877) 3,000,000
(45,000) 300,000 $3,251,123
$1,971,413 $1,971,413
($4,147) 216,665 200,000 250,000 100,000
50,000 $812,518

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Department of Natural Resources
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds
Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds

$163,865,387 1,776,800

Solid Waste Trust Funds

7,866,886

Changes
$17,249,380 0 0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$181,114,767
1,776,800 7,866,886

$163,865,387
1,776,800 7,866,886

Hazardous Waste Trust Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

14,679,767 $188,188,840
$70,919,242 $70,919,242

0 $17,249,380
$0 $0

14,679,767 $205,438,220
$70,919,242 $70,919,242

14,679,767 $188,188,840
$70,919,242 $70,919,242

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$101,815,729 $101,815,729
$360,923,811

$0 $0
$17,249,380

$101,815,729 $101,815,729
$378,173,191

$101,815,729 $101,815,729
$360,923,811

Changes
($6,363,641) 216,665
1,971,413 (2,908,276) ($7,083,839)
$0 $0 $0 $0 ($7,083,839)

FY 2025 Original Budget

Coastal Resources

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

7,323,900 5,096,144

Other Funds

107,925

TOTAL FUNDS

$12,527,969

Departmental Administration (DNR)

State General Funds

13,809,444

TOTAL FUNDS

$13,809,444

Environmental Protection

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

35,219,006 29,887,490

Other Funds

60,823,953

TOTAL FUNDS

$125,930,449

Hazardous Waste Trust Fund Hazardous Waste Trust Funds

14,679,767

TOTAL FUNDS

$14,679,767

Law Enforcement

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

34,317,394 2,751,293

Other Funds

3,657

TOTAL FUNDS

$37,072,344

Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program

State General Funds

30,138,943

TOTAL FUNDS

$30,138,943

Parks Recreation and Historic Sites

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

20,206,730 3,204,029

Changes
0 0 0 $0
0 $0
0 0 0 $0
0 $0
0 0 0 $0
0 $0
17,049,380 0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

7,323,900
5,096,144 107,925
$12,527,969

7,323,900
5,096,144 107,925
$12,527,969

13,809,444 $13,809,444

13,809,444 $13,809,444

35,219,006
29,887,490 60,823,953 $125,930,449

35,219,006
29,887,490 60,823,953 $125,930,449

14,679,767 $14,679,767
34,317,394 2,751,293 3,657
$37,072,344
30,138,943 $30,138,943
37,256,110 3,204,029

14,679,767 $14,679,767
34,317,394 2,751,293 3,657
$37,072,344
30,138,943 $30,138,943
20,206,730 3,204,029

Changes
(2,651,617) 0 0
($2,651,617)
(293,962) ($293,962)
(131,428) 0 0
($131,428)
(2,908,276) ($2,908,276)
(6,776) 0 0
($6,776)
(7,126,834) ($7,126,834)
3,251,123 0

FY 2026 Budget
$157,501,746 1,993,465 9,838,299
11,771,491 $181,105,001
$70,919,242 $70,919,242 $101,815,729 $101,815,729 $353,839,972
FY 2026 Budget
4,672,283 5,096,144
107,925 $9,876,352
13,515,482 $13,515,482
35,087,578 29,887,490 60,823,953 $125,799,021
11,771,491 $11,771,491
34,310,618 2,751,293 3,657
$37,065,568
23,012,109 $23,012,109
23,457,853 3,204,029

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Department of Natural Resources
Program Budget Financial Summary

Other Funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Solid Waste Trust Fund Solid Waste Trust Funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Wildlife Resources State General Funds Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds
TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2025 Original Budget
32,391,791 $55,802,550
7,866,886 $7,866,886
22,849,970
1,776,800
29,980,286 8,488,403
$63,095,459

Changes 0
$17,049,380
0 $0
200,000
0
0 0 $200,000

Amended FY 2025 Budget
32,391,791
$72,851,930

FY 2025 Original Budget
32,391,791
$55,802,550

7,866,886 $7,866,886

7,866,886 $7,866,886

23,049,970
1,776,800
29,980,286 8,488,403
$63,295,459

22,849,970
1,776,800
29,980,286 8,488,403
$63,095,459

Changes 0
$3,251,123
1,971,413 $1,971,413
595,853
216,665
0 0 $812,518

FY 2026 Budget
32,391,791 $59,053,673
9,838,299 $9,838,299
23,445,823
1,993,465
29,980,286 8,488,403
$63,907,977

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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 Law Enforcement Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program Parks Recreation and Historic Sites Solid Waste Trust Fund Wildlife Resources
SUBTOTAL
Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Federal COVID Funds Other Funds Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL
State General Funds Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds Solid Waste Trust Funds Hazardous Waste Trust Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2023 Expenditures
$10,073,205
14,019,898 131,726,331
7,991,178 37,371,917
29,228,082
97,910,272 6,770,062
95,870,880 $430,961,825
$430,961,825
100,685,309 222,232
150,050,521 5,652,260
$256,610,322
165,642,805
4,737,731 3,970,967 $174,351,503

FY 2024 Expenditures
$12,037,445
13,773,986 134,314,481
9,155,438 38,297,807
30,360,312
139,967,186 10,595,827
112,067,208
$500,569,690

FY 2025 Original Budget
$12,527,969
13,809,444 125,930,449
14,679,767 37,072,344
30,138,943
55,802,550 7,866,886
63,095,459
$360,923,811

$500,569,690

$360,923,811

118,952,376 1,374,145
187,873,065 6,928,469
$315,128,055
173,297,109
7,566,698 4,577,828 $185,441,635

70,919,242
101,815,729
$172,734,971
163,865,387 1,776,800 7,866,886
14,679,767 $188,188,840

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$12,527,969
13,809,444 125,930,449
14,679,767 37,072,344
30,138,943
72,851,930 7,866,886
63,295,459 $378,173,191
$378,173,191
70,919,242
101,815,729
$172,734,971
181,114,767 1,776,800 7,866,886
14,679,767 $205,438,220

FY 2026 Budget
$9,876,352 13,515,482 125,799,021 11,771,491 37,065,568 23,012,109 59,053,673
9,838,299 63,907,977 $353,839,972
$353,839,972
70,919,242
101,815,729
$172,734,971
157,501,746 1,993,465 9,838,299
11,771,491 $181,105,001

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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 2025 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. Reduce funds for personal services based on start dates. 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. No change. Total Change
FY 2026 Budget Changes
Board Administration (SBPP) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Total Change

$0 $0
($57,178) ($57,178)
$0 $0
($1,269) (1,395)
($2,664)
($10,398) ($10,398)

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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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Provide funds for two victim advocate positions.
Total Change

($359)
127,915 $127,556

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State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$21,293,305

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$21,293,305

Changes
($57,178) ($57,178)

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$21,236,127 $21,236,127

$21,293,305 $21,293,305

Total Funds

$21,293,305

($57,178)

$21,236,127

$21,293,305

Changes
$114,494 $114,494 $114,494

FY 2025 Original Budget

Board Administration (SBPP)

State General Funds

2,407,857

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,407,857

Clemency Decisions

State General Funds

18,282,969

TOTAL FUNDS

$18,282,969

Victim Services

State General Funds

602,479

TOTAL FUNDS

$602,479

Changes
0 $0
(57,178) ($57,178)
0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

2,407,857 $2,407,857

2,407,857 $2,407,857

18,225,791 $18,225,791

18,282,969 $18,282,969

602,479 $602,479

602,479 $602,479

Changes
(2,664) ($2,664)
(10,398) ($10,398)
127,556 $127,556

FY 2026 Budget
$21,407,799 $21,407,799 $21,407,799
FY 2026 Budget
2,405,193 $2,405,193
18,272,571 $18,272,571
730,035 $730,035

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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 Federal COVID Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2023 Expenditures
$2,291,325 16,068,823
689,106 $19,049,254
$19,049,254

FY 2024 Expenditures
$2,411,495 17,101,467
727,608
$20,240,570

FY 2025 Original Budget
$2,407,857 18,282,969
602,479
$21,293,305

$20,240,570

$21,293,305

93,161 10,551 50,863 $154,575
18,894,679 $18,894,679

78,069
112,272 $190,341
20,050,228 $20,050,228

21,293,305 $21,293,305

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$2,407,857 18,225,791
602,479 $21,236,127 $21,236,127
21,236,127 $21,236,127

FY 2026 Budget
$2,405,193 18,272,571
730,035 $21,407,799 $21,407,799
21,407,799 $21,407,799

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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 2025 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.

$0

Total Change

$0

FY 2026 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.

$0

Total Change

$0

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State Properties Commission
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

Other Funds

$2,400,000

TOTAL OTHER FUNDS

$2,400,000

Total Funds

$2,400,000

Changes
$0 $0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$2,400,000 $2,400,000
$2,400,000

$2,400,000 $2,400,000
$2,400,000

Changes
$0 $0 $0

FY 2025 Original Budget

State Properties Commission

Other Funds

2,400,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,400,000

Changes
0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

2,400,000 $2,400,000

2,400,000 $2,400,000

Changes
0 $0

FY 2026 Budget
$2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000
FY 2026 Budget
2,400,000 $2,400,000

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State Properties Commission
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources State Properties Commission SUBTOTAL (Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Payments to Georgia Building Authority SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)
Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2023 Expenditures
$2,201,418
$2,201,418

FY 2024 Expenditures
$2,273,729
$2,273,729

FY 2025 Original Budget
$2,400,000
$2,400,000

$20,500,000 $20,500,000 $22,701,418
2,201,418 $2,201,418 20,500,000 $20,500,000

$2,273,729
2,273,729 $2,273,729

$2,400,000
2,400,000 $2,400,000

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$2,400,000 $2,400,000
$2,400,000 2,400,000
$2,400,000

FY 2026 Budget
$2,400,000 $2,400,000
$2,400,000 2,400,000
$2,400,000

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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 45 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 45 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 2025 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. No change. 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. Provide funds for one public defender, one investigator, and two administrative positions for the West Georgia Judicial Circuit pursuant to SB 424 (2024 Session). 2. Reduce funds for one assistant public defender in the Douglas Judicial Circuit due to SB 347 failing to pass during the 2024 legislative session. Total Change
FY 2026 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 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 the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 3. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 4. Increase funds to annualize one public defender, one investigator, and two administrative positions for the West Georgia Judicial Circuit pursuant to SB 424 (2024 Session). 5. Increase funds to annualize two assistant public defender positions for additional judgeships in the Tifton and Houston Judicial Circuits. 6. Reduce funds for one assistant public defender in the Douglas Judicial Circuit due to SB 347 failing to pass during the 2024 legislative session. 7. Increase funds for two assistant public defender positions for new judgeships in the Alapaha and Douglas Judicial Circuits effective January 1, 2026 and recognize existing assistant public defender position in Augusta Judicial Circuit.
Total Change

$0 $0
$181,797 (61,188) $120,609
($19,244) 3,899
($15,345)
$139 (155,933)
9,152 417,813
74,963 (61,188) 140,779 $425,725

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Georgia Public Defender Council
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$82,527,477

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$82,527,477

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$170,762 $170,762

Changes
$120,609 $120,609
$0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$82,648,086 $82,648,086

$82,527,477 $82,527,477

$170,762 $170,762

$170,762 $170,762

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$33,340,000 $33,340,000
$116,038,239

$0 $0
$120,609

$33,340,000 $33,340,000
$116,158,848

$33,340,000 $33,340,000
$116,038,239

Changes
$410,380 $410,380
$0 $0 $0 $0 $410,380

Public Defender Council State General Funds Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Public Defenders State General Funds Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds
TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2025 Original Budget
9,439,841
5,000 1,840,000 $11,284,841
73,087,636
165,762 31,500,000 $104,753,398

Changes
0 0 0 $0
120,609 0 0
$120,609

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

9,439,841
5,000 1,840,000 $11,284,841

9,439,841
5,000 1,840,000 $11,284,841

73,208,245
165,762 31,500,000 $104,874,007

73,087,636
165,762 31,500,000 $104,753,398

Changes
(15,345) 0 0
($15,345)
425,725 0 0
$425,725

FY 2026 Budget
$82,937,857 $82,937,857
$170,762 $170,762 $33,340,000 $33,340,000 $116,448,619
FY 2026 Budget
9,424,496 5,000
1,840,000 $11,269,496
73,513,361 165,762
31,500,000 $105,179,123

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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 2023 Expenditures
$10,643,371 112,148,037
$122,791,408

FY 2024 Expenditures
$10,892,657 125,769,665
$136,662,322

FY 2025 Original Budget
$11,284,841 104,753,398
$116,038,239

$122,791,408

$136,662,322

$116,038,239

132,893 11,930,954 37,286,059 $49,349,906
73,441,502 $73,441,502

138,602 17,081,638 39,391,467 $56,611,707
80,050,615 $80,050,615

170,762
33,340,000 $33,510,762
82,527,477 $82,527,477

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$11,284,841 104,874,007 $116,158,848
$116,158,848
170,762
33,340,000 $33,510,762
82,648,086 $82,648,086

FY 2026 Budget $11,269,496 105,179,123 $116,448,619
$116,448,619
170,762
33,340,000 $33,510,762
82,937,857 $82,937,857

280

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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 2025 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. Provide funds for a campaign to educate Georgians on the signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer. 2. Provide funds for a campaign to educate Georgians on the adverse effects of vaping. 3. Increase funds for an Alzheimer's and related dementia registry. 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. No change. 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. Transfer brain health awareness campaign funding from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Public Health to match agency budgets with existing contracts.
2. Reduce funds for the Georgia Coordinating Center. 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. Provide funds to study the impacts of social media on mental health for children in Georgia. 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

$250,000 250,000 150,000
$650,000
$0 $0
$0 $0
$225,000 (1,179,420) ($954,420)
$270,000 $270,000
$0 $0

282

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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 for the cost of mailing Low THC Oil Patient registry cards pursuant to SB 495 (2024 Session). 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. No change. 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. No change. 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. No change. 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. Provide one-time funds for health department equipment. 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. No change. 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
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

$437,000 $437,000
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$300,000 $300,000
$0 $0
$0 $0
283

Department of Public Health
Program Budgets
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. Eliminate funds for SB 515 as it did not pass during the 2024 Session. Total Change

($2,058,271) ($2,058,271)

FY 2026 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Transfer funds from the Department of Community Health to the Department of Public Health to support lupus research, data collection, awareness, and education. 3. Increase funds for feminine hygiene grants and recognize base funds in Department of Education ($1,500,000) and in Department of Public Health ($200,000). 4. Increase funds for an Alzheimer's and related dementia registry. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%.
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
3. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Transfer funds from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Public Health for brain health awareness campaign to match agency budgets with existing contracts. 3. Eliminate funds for the Georgia Coordinating Council. Total Change

$1,421 100,000
25,000 297,500 $423,921
$301 $301
$10,514 13,903 20,245
$44,662
$1,587 225,000 (3,065,309) ($2,838,722)

284

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Department of Public Health
Program Budgets
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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Total Change
Immunization
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines, and technical assistance.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Increase funds for the cost of mailing Low THC Oil Patient registry cards pursuant to SB 495 (2024 Session). 3. Increase funds to expand the pilot to provide home visiting in at-risk and underserved rural communities during pregnancy and early childhood to improve birth outcomes, reduce preterm deliveries, and decrease infant and maternal mortality. 4. Utilize existing funds ($97,701) and increase funds for a cardiac obstetric program to increase access to maternal fetal medicine. 5. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 66.04% to 66.40%. 6. Increase funds to support quality improvement at birthing facilities and additional funding to increase the number of birthing facilities with verified maternal and neonatal levels of care. 7. Increase funds for the retention and recruitment of Babies Can't Wait Service Coordinators and Special Instructors. 8. Increase funds for 6 perinatal regional centers to provide for surveillance, training and monitoring of clinical care for high-risk infants and training residents in complex care. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Increase funds for Reach Out and Read Georgia to provide children with books during well-visit appointments.
3. Utilize existing funds ($1,007,109) for newborn screening to include one additional disorder that has been approved by the Georgia Newborn Screening Advisory Committee. Total Change

$1,278 $1,278
$393 $393
$638 437,000 2,980,000 778,239 (47,401) 600,000 550,895 600,000 $5,899,371
$1,244 50,000
Yes $51,244

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285

Department of Public Health
Program Budgets
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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Increase funds to implement the recommendations from the state viral hepatitis plan. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 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. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%.
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 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. Increase funds to reflect FY 2024 collections of fines relating to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs pursuant to O.C.G.A. 15-21-150. Total Change

$4,844 250,000 $254,844
$2,315 $2,315
($18,377) ($18,377)
$326 1,642 $1,968
$162,683 $162,683

286

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Department of Public Health
Program Budgets
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 for Trauma Care Network Trust Funds to reflect FY 2024 Super Speeder Collections pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session). 2. Increase funds to reflect FY 2024 drivers license reinstatement fee collections. 3. Eliminate funds for SB 515 as it did not pass during the 2024 Session. Total Change

$161,933
1,041,180 (2,058,271) ($855,158)

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Department of Public Health
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$399,946,410

Tobacco Settlement Funds
Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

13,864,327 1,848,188

Trauma Care Trust Funds

16,227,940

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$431,886,865

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

$17,233,003 4,005,246
20,341,394 423,261,493 $464,841,136

Changes
($1,355,691) 0 0 0
($1,355,691)
$0 0 0 0
$0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$398,590,719 13,864,327
1,848,188 16,227,940 $430,531,174

$399,946,410 13,864,327
1,848,188 16,227,940 $431,886,865

$17,233,003 4,005,246
20,341,394 423,261,493 $464,841,136

$17,233,003 4,005,246
20,341,394 423,261,493 $464,841,136

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$22,628,565 $22,628,565
$919,356,566

$0 $0
($1,355,691)

$22,628,565 $22,628,565
$918,000,875

$22,628,565 $22,628,565
$919,356,566

Changes
$2,805,806 301
162,683 161,933 $3,130,723
$0 0 0 0
$0 $0 $0 $3,130,723

FY 2025 Original Budget

Changes

Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

17,873,781 6,896,574 231,739
20,341,394 13,419,922

650,000 0 0
0 0

Other Funds

695,000

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$59,458,410

$650,000

Adult Essential Health Treatment Services Tobacco Settlement

Funds

6,715,857

0

Preventive Health and

Services Block Grant

957,168

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$7,673,025

$0

Departmental Administration (DPH)

State General Funds

32,072,605

0

Tobacco Settlement

Funds

131,795

0

Preventive Health and

Services Block Grant

646,125

0

Federal Funds Not

Specifically Identified

4,018,625

0

Other Funds

1,750,000

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$38,619,150

$0

Emergency Preparedness/Trauma System Improvement

State General Funds
Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant

9,386,750 623,949

(954,420) 0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

18,523,781 6,896,574 231,739

17,873,781 6,896,574 231,739

20,341,394
13,419,922 695,000
$60,108,410

20,341,394
13,419,922 695,000
$59,458,410

6,715,857 957,168
$7,673,025
32,072,605 131,795 646,125
4,018,625 1,750,000 $38,619,150
8,432,330 623,949

6,715,857 957,168
$7,673,025
32,072,605 131,795 646,125
4,018,625 1,750,000 $38,619,150
9,386,750 623,949

Changes
423,921 0 0
0 0 0 $423,921
301 0
$301
44,662 0 0 0 0
$44,662
(2,838,722) 0

FY 2026 Budget
$402,752,216 13,864,628 2,010,871 16,389,873
$435,017,588
$17,233,003 4,005,246
20,341,394 423,261,493 $464,841,136 $22,628,565 $22,628,565 $922,487,289
FY 2026 Budget
18,297,702 6,896,574 231,739
20,341,394 13,419,922
695,000 $59,882,331
6,716,158 957,168
$7,673,326
32,117,267 131,795 646,125
4,018,625 1,750,000 $38,663,812
6,548,028 623,949

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Department of Public Health
Program Budget Financial Summary

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

FY 2025 Original Budget
36,347,000

Changes 0

Other Funds

460,141

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$46,817,840

($954,420)

Epidemiology

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

8,242,857 120,101
16,330,879

270,000 0 0

TOTAL FUNDS

$24,693,837

$270,000

Immunization

State General Funds

2,499,402

0

Federal Funds Not

Specifically Identified

11,000,391

0

Other Funds

12,649,702

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$26,149,495

$0

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

29,336,310 10,818,769
675,828 26,879,427

437,000 0 0 0

Other Funds

1,217,000

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$68,927,334

$437,000

Infant and Child Health Promotion

State General Funds

16,579,521

0

Maternal and Child Health

Services Block Grant

5,558,546

0

Preventive Health and

Services Block Grant

546,125

0

Federal Funds Not

Specifically Identified

208,492,719

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$231,176,911

$0

Infectious Disease Control

State General Funds

45,895,124

0

Federal Funds Not

Specifically Identified

80,263,121

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$126,158,245

$0

Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

State General Funds

9,086,284

0

Preventive Health and

Services Block Grant

1,180,000

0

Federal Funds Not

Specifically Identified

1,365,096

0

Other Funds

750,000

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$12,381,380

$0

Public Health Formula Grants to Counties

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

210,326,713 25,000,000

300,000 0

Other Funds

1,800,000

0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

36,347,000 460,141
$45,863,420

36,347,000 460,141
$46,817,840

8,512,857 120,101
16,330,879 $24,963,837

8,242,857 120,101
16,330,879 $24,693,837

2,499,402
11,000,391 12,649,702 $26,149,495

2,499,402
11,000,391 12,649,702 $26,149,495

29,773,310
10,818,769
675,828
26,879,427 1,217,000
$69,364,334

29,336,310
10,818,769
675,828
26,879,427 1,217,000
$68,927,334

16,579,521 5,558,546 546,125
208,492,719 $231,176,911

16,579,521 5,558,546 546,125
208,492,719 $231,176,911

45,895,124
80,263,121 $126,158,245

45,895,124
80,263,121 $126,158,245

9,086,284
1,180,000
1,365,096 750,000
$12,381,380

9,086,284
1,180,000
1,365,096 750,000
$12,381,380

210,626,713
25,000,000 1,800,000

210,326,713
25,000,000 1,800,000

Changes 0 0
($2,838,722)
1,278 0 0
$1,278
393 0 0
$393
5,899,371 0 0 0 0
$5,899,371
51,244 0 0 0
$51,244
254,844 0
$254,844
2,315 0 0 0
$2,315
(18,377) 0 0

FY 2026 Budget
36,347,000 460,141
$43,979,118
8,244,135 120,101
16,330,879 $24,695,115
2,499,795 11,000,391 12,649,702 $26,149,888
35,235,681 10,818,769
675,828 26,879,427
1,217,000 $74,826,705
16,630,765 5,558,546 546,125
208,492,719 $231,228,155
46,149,968 80,263,121 $126,413,089
9,088,599 1,180,000 1,365,096
750,000 $12,383,695
210,308,336 25,000,000 1,800,000

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

289

Department of Public Health
Program Budget Financial Summary

TOTAL FUNDS Vital Records
State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2025 Original Budget
$237,126,713
5,078,899 1,800,000 $6,878,899

Changes $300,000
0 0 $0

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

1,848,188 144,313

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,992,501

Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

State General Funds

13,568,164

Trauma Care Trust Funds

16,227,940

Other Funds

1,506,722

TOTAL FUNDS

$31,302,826

0
0 $0
(2,058,271) 0 0
($2,058,271)

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$237,426,713

FY 2025 Original Budget
$237,126,713

5,078,899 1,800,000 $6,878,899

5,078,899 1,800,000 $6,878,899

1,848,188
144,313 $1,992,501
11,509,893 16,227,940
1,506,722 $29,244,555

1,848,188
144,313 $1,992,501
13,568,164 16,227,940
1,506,722 $31,302,826

Changes ($18,377)
1,968 0
$1,968
162,683 0
$162,683
(1,017,091) 161,933 0
($855,158)

FY 2026 Budget $237,108,336
5,080,867 1,800,000 $6,880,867
2,010,871 144,313
$2,155,184
12,551,073 16,389,873
1,506,722 $30,447,668

290

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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 2023 Expenditures
$56,923,040
5,879,514
79,297,739

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 Public Health Formula Grants to Counties
Vital Records
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies

64,568,725 380,411,725
43,300,113
60,048,340 262,137,624 167,367,138
9,572,243
211,078,010 6,149,451
$1,346,733,662

Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission
SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)

$1,431,248 22,937,330 $24,368,578

FY 2024 Expenditures
$60,318,373
7,438,612
58,294,380

FY 2025 Original Budget
$59,458,410
7,673,025
38,619,150

64,383,573 122,529,316
43,234,401
68,789,470 310,054,011 140,791,486
10,935,805
228,556,730 6,832,498
$1,122,158,655

46,817,840 24,693,837 26,149,495
68,927,334 231,176,911 126,158,245
12,381,380
237,126,713 6,878,899
$886,061,239

$1,293,144 23,011,050 $24,304,194

$1,992,501 31,302,826 $33,295,327

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

$1,371,102,240
486,999,975 458,812,714
63,318,172 572,065
$1,009,702,926

$1,146,462,849
487,170,750 161,748,821
85,439,972 16,746,466 $751,106,009

$919,356,566 464,841,136 22,628,565
$487,469,701

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Funds Trauma Care Trust Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

334,931,057 11,930,135 947,300 13,590,822
$361,399,314

366,933,407 13,545,531 597,395 14,280,506
$395,356,839

399,946,410 13,864,327 1,848,188 16,227,940
$431,886,865

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$60,108,410 7,673,025
38,619,150
45,863,420 24,963,837 26,149,495 69,364,334 231,176,911 126,158,245 12,381,380 237,426,713
6,878,899 $886,763,819
$1,992,501 29,244,555
$31,237,056
$918,000,875
464,841,136
22,628,565
$487,469,701
398,590,719 13,864,327 1,848,188 16,227,940
$430,531,174

FY 2026 Budget $59,882,331
7,673,326 38,663,812
43,979,118 24,695,115 26,149,888 74,826,705 231,228,155 126,413,089 12,383,695 237,108,336
6,880,867 $889,884,437
$2,155,184 30,447,668
$32,602,852
$922,487,289
464,841,136
22,628,565
$487,469,701
402,752,216 13,864,628 2,010,871 16,389,873
$435,017,588

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

291

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 2025 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. No change. 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. No change. 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 to replace 1,000 ballistic helmets. Total Change
Law Enforcement Training Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the training of State Troopers through Georgia State Patrol
trooper schools. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds to reflect enrollment costs. 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. No change. Total Change
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$1,625,980 $1,625,980
($659,115) ($659,115)
$0 $0
293

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. Reduce funds for personal services based on the actual start date of new positions. 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. Redirect existing technology savings ($50,000) to be utilized for one vehicle. 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 for Georgia Building Authority rent for office relocation due to construction on Capitol Hill. 2. Replace federal funds with state funds for the personal services cost of three employees.
Total Change
Office of Highway Safety: Georgia Driver's Education Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide driver's education grant scholarships for Georgia drivers ages
15-17 to help satisfy driver's education requirements and reduce motor vehicle crashes in Georgia. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for driver's education and training in accordance with FY 2024 Joshua's Law Collections. 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 mandatory training for newly elected sheriffs. 2. Reduce funds for personal services based on the actual start date of new positions. 3. Increase funds to support training for chiefs of police. 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. Provide funds for additional training for jailers in accordance with SB 37 (2024 Session) beginning April 1, 2025.
2. Provide funds for two training instructors and supplies for increased basic law enforcement training beginning April 1, 2025.

($82,811) ($82,811)
Yes $0
$16,000 130,000 $146,000
$522,437 $522,437
$325,000 (61,476) 318,000 $581,524
$114,419 258,328

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Department of Public Safety
Program Budgets
3. Reduce funds for rent at the Pickens Academy location. 4. Reduce funds for personal services based on the actual start date of new positions. 5. Increase funds for expenses related to basic mandate expansion for equipment, weapons, ammunition, and
vehicle expenses. Total Change
FY 2026 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 3. Provide funds for one aviation mechanic position. 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. No change. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 3. Provide funds to monitor the vehicle immobilization industry pursuant to passage of HB551 (2025 Session).
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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 3. Provide funds for protection of communities.
Total Change

(9,912) (338,335)
338,335 $362,835
($6,400) (105)
85,651 $79,146
$0 $0
($20,261) (554) Yes
($20,815)
($256,068) (4,788)
1,000,000 $739,144

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295

Department of Public Safety
Program Budgets
Law Enforcement Training Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the training of State Troopers through Georgia State Patrol
trooper schools. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Total Change
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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%.
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rent for office relocation due to construction on Capitol Hill. 3. Replace federal funds with state funds for the personal services cost of three employees.
Total Change

($13,489) ($13,489)
($21,680) ($21,680)
$332 (2,931) ($2,599)
$1,242 $1,242
$2,013 21,333 130,000 $153,346

296

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Department of Public Safety
Program Budgets
Office of Highway Safety: Georgia Driver's Education Commission
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide driver's education grant scholarships for Georgia drivers ages 15-17 to help satisfy driver's education requirements and reduce motor vehicle crashes in Georgia.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for driver's education and training in accordance with FY 2024 Joshua's Law Collections. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Provide funds for the purchase of a cloud storage solution. 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%.
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
3. Increase funds for additional training for jailers in accordance with SB 37 (2024 Session). 4. Increase funds and recognize existing funds ($6,262,417) appropriated in FY2025 Budget (HB916, 2024
Session) for additional staff and operational needs related to increase in basic law enforcement training hours. 5. Reduce funds for rent at the Pickens Academy location. 6. Reduce funds for one-time costs for the expansion of basic mandate. 7. Provide funds for officer training for at-risk adults pending passage of HB238 (2025 Session).
Total Change

$522,437 $522,437
$735 37,141 $37,876
$224 (23,838) 253,202 237,583 (15,000) (681,491)
Yes ($229,320)

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297

Department of Public Safety
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$254,827,024

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$254,827,024

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$34,695,566 $34,695,566

Changes
$2,496,850 $2,496,850
$0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$257,323,874 $257,323,874

$254,827,024 $254,827,024

$34,695,566 $34,695,566

$34,695,566 $34,695,566

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$25,872,248 $25,872,248
$315,394,838

$0 $0
$2,496,850

$25,872,248 $25,872,248
$317,891,688

$25,872,248 $25,872,248
$315,394,838

Changes
$1,245,288 $1,245,288
$0 $0 $0 $0 $1,245,288

FY 2025 Original Budget

Aviation

State General Funds

5,121,513

TOTAL FUNDS

$5,121,513

Capitol Police Services

Other Funds

9,612,660

TOTAL FUNDS

$9,612,660

Departmental Administration (DPS)

State General Funds

10,581,677

Other Funds

3,510

TOTAL FUNDS

$10,585,187

Field Offices and Services

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

161,259,318 2,494,501

Other Funds

1,049,686

TOTAL FUNDS

$164,803,505

Law Enforcement Training

State General Funds

9,786,381

TOTAL FUNDS

$9,786,381

Motor Carrier Compliance

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

23,197,173 11,348,744

Other Funds

11,132,727

TOTAL FUNDS

$45,678,644

Office of Public Safety Officer Support

State General Funds

2,104,013

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,104,013

Changes
0 $0
0 $0
0 0 $0
1,625,980 0 0
$1,625,980
(659,115) ($659,115)
0 0 0 $0
(82,811) ($82,811)

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council

State General Funds

1,853,034

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,853,034

$0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

5,121,513 $5,121,513

5,121,513 $5,121,513

9,612,660 $9,612,660

9,612,660 $9,612,660

10,581,677 3,510
$10,585,187

10,581,677 3,510
$10,585,187

162,885,298
2,494,501 1,049,686 $166,429,485

161,259,318
2,494,501 1,049,686 $164,803,505

9,127,266 $9,127,266

9,786,381 $9,786,381

23,197,173
11,348,744 11,132,727 $45,678,644

23,197,173
11,348,744 11,132,727 $45,678,644

2,021,202 $2,021,202

2,104,013 $2,104,013

1,853,034 $1,853,034

1,853,034 $1,853,034

Changes
79,146 $79,146
0 $0
(20,815) 0
($20,815)
739,144 0 0
$739,144
(13,489) ($13,489)
(21,680) 0 0
($21,680)
(2,599) ($2,599)
1,242 $1,242

FY 2026 Budget
$256,072,312 $256,072,312
$34,695,566 $34,695,566 $25,872,248 $25,872,248 $316,640,126
FY 2026 Budget
5,200,659 $5,200,659
9,612,660 $9,612,660
10,560,862 3,510
$10,564,372
161,998,462 2,494,501 1,049,686
$165,542,649
9,772,892 $9,772,892
23,175,493 11,348,744 11,132,727 $45,656,964
2,101,414 $2,101,414
1,854,276 $1,854,276

298

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Department of Public Safety
Program Budget Financial Summary

Office of Highway Safety

FY 2025 Original Budget

Changes

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

738,883 19,791,142

146,000 0

Other Funds

652,912

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$21,182,937

$146,000

Office of Highway Safety: Georgia Driver's Education Commission

State General Funds

2,929,873

522,437

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,929,873

$522,437

Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council

State General Funds

6,284,249

581,524

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,284,249

$581,524

Georgia Public Safety Training Center

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

30,970,910 1,061,179

362,835 0

Other Funds

3,420,753

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$35,452,842

$362,835

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

884,883 19,791,142
652,912 $21,328,937
3,452,310 $3,452,310
6,865,773 $6,865,773
31,333,745 1,061,179 3,420,753
$35,815,677

738,883 19,791,142
652,912 $21,182,937
2,929,873 $2,929,873
6,284,249 $6,284,249
30,970,910 1,061,179 3,420,753
$35,452,842

Changes
153,346 0 0
$153,346
522,437 $522,437
37,876 $37,876
(229,320) 0 0
($229,320)

FY 2026 Budget
892,229 19,791,142
652,912 $21,336,283
3,452,310 $3,452,310
6,322,125 $6,322,125
30,741,590 1,061,179 3,420,753
$35,223,522

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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
Law Enforcement Training
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
Office of Highway Safety: Georgia Driver's Education Commission Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council Georgia Public Safety Training Center
SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)

FY 2023 Expenditures
$4,553,261 9,171,604 9,845,721
195,751,973
46,912,015 1,428,717
$267,663,291
$2,554,106 20,543,065
2,744,293 6,250,916 31,184,948
$63,277,328

FY 2024 Expenditures
$17,331,451 9,723,117
10,241,842 178,440,411
8,859,961 57,963,143
1,644,617
$284,204,542

FY 2025 Original Budget
$5,121,513 9,612,660
10,585,187 164,803,505
9,786,381 45,678,644
2,104,013
$247,691,903

$2,884,677 21,770,643
2,210,024 5,995,624 38,565,473 $71,426,441

$1,853,034 21,182,937
2,929,873 6,284,249 35,452,842 $67,702,935

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
SUBTOTAL

$330,940,619
39,008,092 46,947,605 $85,955,697

$355,630,983
46,012,014 66,978,932 $112,990,946

$315,394,838
34,695,566 25,872,248 $60,567,814

State General Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

242,904,930 2,079,993
$244,984,923

240,889,390 1,750,649
$242,640,039

254,827,024 $254,827,024

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$5,121,513 9,612,660
10,585,187 166,429,485
9,127,266 45,678,644
2,021,202 $248,575,957
$1,853,034 21,328,937
3,452,310 6,865,773 35,815,677
$69,315,731
$317,891,688
34,695,566 25,872,248 $60,567,814
257,323,874
$257,323,874

FY 2026 Budget
$5,200,659 9,612,660
10,564,372 165,542,649
9,772,892 45,656,964
2,101,414 $248,451,610
$1,854,276 21,336,283
3,452,310 6,322,125 35,223,522
$68,188,516
$316,640,126
34,695,566 25,872,248 $60,567,814
256,072,312
$256,072,312

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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.

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Public Service Commission
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2025 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. No change. 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 for FY 2025 cost-of-living adjustment due to delay in federal reimbursement until FY 2026. 2. Increase funds for the state share of equipment and vehicle costs for one additional Pipeline Safety inspector.
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
FY 2026 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 3. Increase funds for legal support.
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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 3. Increase funds for state share of pipeline safety inspector positions.
Total Change

$0 $0
$24,108 42,142
$66,250
$0 $0
($4,584) 1,014
30,000 $26,430
($4,022) 1,606
102,573 $100,157

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Public Service Commission
Program Budgets
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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 3. Increase funds for targeted salary enhancements for recruitment and retention. Total Change

($20,833)
4,565 250,000 $233,732

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Public Service Commission
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$12,819,894

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,819,894

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,231,100 $1,231,100

Changes
$66,250 $66,250
$0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$12,886,144 $12,886,144

$12,819,894 $12,819,894

$1,231,100 $1,231,100

$1,231,100 $1,231,100

Total Funds

$14,050,994

$66,250

$14,117,244

$14,050,994

Changes
$360,319 $360,319
$0 $0 $360,319

FY 2025 Original Budget

Commission Administration (PSC)

State General Funds

1,993,791

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,993,791

Facility Protection

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

1,813,992 1,231,100

TOTAL FUNDS

$3,045,092

Utilities Regulation

State General Funds

9,012,111

TOTAL FUNDS

$9,012,111

Changes
0 $0
66,250 0
$66,250
0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

1,993,791 $1,993,791

1,993,791 $1,993,791

1,880,242
1,231,100 $3,111,342

1,813,992
1,231,100 $3,045,092

9,012,111 $9,012,111

9,012,111 $9,012,111

Changes
26,430 $26,430
100,157 0
$100,157
233,732 $233,732

FY 2026 Budget
$13,180,213 $13,180,213
$1,231,100 $1,231,100 $14,411,313
FY 2026 Budget
2,020,221 $2,020,221
1,914,149 1,231,100 $3,145,249
9,245,843 $9,245,843

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Public Service Commission
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources
Commission Administration (PSC) Facility Protection Utilities Regulation SUBTOTAL

FY 2023 Expenditures
$2,075,725 2,760,719 8,004,446
$12,840,890

FY 2024 Expenditures
$1,923,732 3,220,553 9,093,000
$14,237,285

FY 2025 Original Budget
$1,993,791 3,045,092 9,012,111
$14,050,994

Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
SUBTOTAL

$12,840,890
1,072,843 164,993
$1,237,836

$14,237,285
1,301,422 181,881
$1,483,303

$14,050,994 1,231,100
$1,231,100

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

11,603,054 $11,603,054

12,753,982 $12,753,982

12,819,894 $12,819,894

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$1,993,791 3,111,342 9,012,111
$14,117,244
$14,117,244
1,231,100
$1,231,100
12,886,144 $12,886,144

FY 2026 Budget
$2,020,221 3,145,249 9,245,843
$14,411,313
$14,411,313
1,231,100
$1,231,100
13,180,213 $13,180,213

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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's institutions are categorized into four sectors: research
universities, comprehensive universities, state universities, and state colleges.
Access to higher education is critical to the economic development of the state. Students enroll in the hundreds of thousands at USG institutions every semester. USG institutions offer doctorate, first professional, masters, baccalaureate, and associate degree programs. USG institutions also offer various one-year and advanced certificate programs.
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.
The 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 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 hundreds of public libraries serving local communities throughout the state. In addition, GPLS operates the state's library for the blind and physically disabled.
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.
The Georgia Military College (GMC) is a liberal arts college located in Milledgeville with satellite campuses throughout the state and an online campus. GMC also runs a preparatory school for grades K-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 2025 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. No change. 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 correction for FY2025 employer share of health benefits. 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. No change. 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 correction for FY2025 employer share of health benefits. 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 correction for FY2025 employer share of health benefits. Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
$468,129 $468,129
$0 $0
$10,388 $10,388
$22,502 $22,502

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Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
Program Budgets
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 correction for FY 2025 employer share of health benefits. 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. Increase funds to reflect correction for FY 2025 employer share of health benefits. 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 correction for FY 2025 employer share of health benefits. 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. No change. 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 correction for FY 2025 employer share of health benefits. 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 correction for FY 2025 employer share of health benefits. Total Change

$8,573 $8,573
$916 $916
$4,178 $4,178
$0 $0
$7,568 $7,568
$10,371 $10,371

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Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
Program Budgets
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. No change. 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 correction for FY 2025 employer share of health benefits. 2. Provide one-time grants for public libraries included in the major disaster declaration area to assist in financial stabilization and recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene. 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 dental clinical training. 2. Increase funds for Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center. 3. Remove unutilized one-time funds for rural community projects at the Center for Rural Prosperity and
Innovation. 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 explore alternative college admissions tests. 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. Increase funds to reflect correction for FY 2025 employer share of health benefits. 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 formula correction for FY 2025 cost-of-living adjustment. Total Change

$0 $0
$16,727 1,427,041 $1,443,768
$475,000 70,337
(500,000) $45,337
$75,000 $75,000
$3,970 $3,970
$17,750,865 $17,750,865

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Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
Program Budgets
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 correction for FY 2025 employer share of health benefits. 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 correction for FY 2025 employer share of health benefits. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to 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. No change. 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
Payments to Georgia Military College Preparatory School Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for grades kindergarten through
twelve at Georgia Military College's Preparatory School. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds to enhance campus security. 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. No change. Total Change

$20,008 $20,008
$1,306 $1,306
$0 $0
$0 $0
$21,635 $21,635
$0 $0

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Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
Program Budgets
FY 2026 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%.
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
3. Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. 4. Increase funds for a peach/citrus breeder technician, blueberry breeder technician, turfgrass breeder
technician, turfgrass extension specialist technician, and soybean/corn/small grains extension specialist technician. (See Intent Language Considered Non-Binding by the Governor) 5. Increase funds to match private funding for bulb plant disease research. 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 3. Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. 4. Increase funds to reflect correction for FY 2025 employer share of health benefits. 5. Increase funds for a North Georgia Hay and Forage Extension Specialist. 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. Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 3. Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. 4. Utilize existing base funds of $1,500,000 to leverage private matching funds. Total Change

$205,404 (14,859) 268,908 450,000
70,000 $979,453
$0 $0
$281,664 (10,906) 437,700 468,129 150,000 $1,326,587
$43,059 (139)
40,667 $83,587

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Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
Program Budgets
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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. 3. Increase funds to reflect correction for FY 2025 employer share of health benefits. Total Change

$4,670
8,817 10,388 $23,875

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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%.
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
3. Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.
4. Increase funds to reflect correction for FY 2025 employer share of health benefits.
Total Change

$10,689
(770)
19,235 22,502 $51,656

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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%.
2. Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.
3. Increase funds to reflect correction for FY 2025 employer share of health benefits.
Total Change

$8,864
9,195 8,573 $26,632

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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%.
2. Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.
3. Increase funds to reflect correction for FY 2025 employer share of health benefits.
4. Replace funds in recognition of Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center's commitment to be self-sustaining (Total Funds: $0). Total Change

$12,957
17,932 916
(450,000)
($418,195)

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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.
3. Increase funds to reflect correction for FY 2025 employer share of health benefits.
Total Change

$3,367
3,349 4,178 $10,894

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Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
Program Budgets
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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. 3. Increase funds for research on post-harvest technology to support the peanut industry. 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 3. Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. 4. Increase funds to reflect correction for FY 2025 employer share of health benefits. 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%.
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
3. Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. 4. Increase funds to reflect correction for FY 2025 employer share of health
benefits. 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. Eliminate one-time funds for state match for MCG 3+ Program Endowment. Total Change

$10,899 23,952
350,000 $384,851
$5,523 (1,020)
6,353 7,568 $18,424
$9,245 (301)
14,244 10,371 $33,559
($8,708,036) ($8,708,036)

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Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
Program Budgets
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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Increase funds for the public libraries' formula based on an increase in the state population. 3. Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. 4. Increase formula funds to reflect an increase in health insurance employer contribution per-member per-month (PMPM) rate for certified school employees from $1,580 to $1,885. 5. Increase funds to reflect correction for FY 2025 employer share of health benefits. 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. 3. Eliminate one-time funds for projects at the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation. 4. Increase funds for one-time funding for a planning grant to study the development of a school of civil thought and leadership within the University System of Georgia. 5. Reduce funds for summer programming. 6. Transfer funds from the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to the Department of Agriculture for the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation program pursuant to HB 495 (2025 Session). 7. Increase funds for computer science professional development pursuant to SB 108 (2019 Session). 8. Increase funds for the Georgia Youth Science and Technology Centers. 9. Increase funds for dental clinic training. 10. Reduce funds for the Center for International Trade. 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. 3. Provide funds to explore alternative college admissions tests. 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. Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 3. Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. 4. Increase funds to reflect correction for FY 2025 employer share of health benefits. 5. Provide funds for a dock electrical supply line replacement. Total Change

$242,550 334,446 15,548
1,829,796 16,727
$2,439,067
$75,314 112,948 (500,000) 375,000 (2,500,000) (1,631,692) 200,000 100,000 500,000 (199,066) ($3,467,496)
$20,249 17,444 15,000
$52,693
$5,539 (1,329)
6,451 3,970 193,072 $207,703

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Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
Program Budgets
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 the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 3. Increase funds for one-time funding for Georgia Capitol history publication. 4. Increase funds to implement HB 196 (2025 Session).
5. Reduce funds for one-time funding for information technology funding. 6. Increase funds to reflect a 2.7% increase in enrollment ($167,834,602) and a 0.5% increase in square footage
($1,697,277). 7. Increase funds to reflect formula correction for FY 2025 cost-of-living adjustment. 8. Reduce funds for the Education Economics Center. 9. Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. 10. Reduce funds for language services at the Small Business Development Center.
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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 3. Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. 4. Increase funds to reflect correction for FY2025 employer share of health benefits. 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. 3. Increase funds to reflect correction for FY 2025 employer share of health benefits. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to 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 an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. Total Change
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

$11,004,024 (1,198,972)
125,000 2,130,296 (1,160,173) 169,531,879 17,750,865
(49,713) 19,374,110
(49,500) $217,457,816
$20,109 (237)
24,125 20,008 $64,005
$4,474 3,216 1,306
$8,996
$152 (1,853) ($1,701)
315

Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
Program Budgets
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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Total Change
Payments to Georgia Military College Preparatory School
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for grades kindergarten through twelve at Georgia Military College's Preparatory School.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Increase funds for enrollment, training, and experience. 3. Increase formula funds to reflect an increase in health insurance employer contribution per-member per-month (PMPM) rate for certified school employees to $1,885. 4. Increase funds to fully fund school psychologist ratio at 1:2,420 for all QBE student categories pursuant to HB 283 (2013 Session). 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%.
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
3. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. Total Change

($951) ($951)
$41,112 425,081
93,000 446
$559,639
$530 (1,822)
(683) ($1,975)

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Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$3,389,252,304

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,389,252,304

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,031,340,290 $2,031,340,290

Changes
$19,894,514 $19,894,514
$0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$3,409,146,818 $3,409,146,818

$3,389,252,304 $3,389,252,304

$2,031,340,290 $2,031,340,290

$2,031,340,290 $2,031,340,290

Changes
$211,131,083 $211,131,083
$0 $0

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$4,777,386,693 $4,777,386,693
$10,197,979,287

$0 $0
$19,894,514

$4,777,386,693 $4,777,386,693
$10,217,873,801

$4,777,386,693 $4,777,386,693
$10,197,979,287

$450,000 $450,000
$211,581,083

FY 2026 Budget
$3,600,383,387 $3,600,383,387
$2,031,340,290 $2,031,340,290
$4,777,836,693 $4,777,836,693 $10,409,560,370

FY 2025 Original Budget

Changes

Agricultural Experiment Station

State General Funds

54,413,208

0

Federal Funds Not

Specifically Identified

40,749,493

0

Other Funds

31,750,806

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$126,913,507

$0

Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Contract

Federal Funds Not

Specifically Identified

900,000

0

Other Funds

7,121,867

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$8,021,867

$0

Cooperative Extension Service

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

50,810,027 9,385,903

468,129 0

Other Funds

27,217,315

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$87,413,245

$468,129

Enterprise Innovation Institute

State General Funds

13,005,598

0

Federal Funds Not

Specifically Identified

11,000,000

0

Other Funds

6,150,000

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$30,155,598

$0

Forestry Cooperative Extension

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

1,107,906 600,000

10,388 0

Other Funds

700,678

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,408,584

$10,388

Forestry Research

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

3,250,424 3,700,000

22,502 0

Other Funds

10,279,243

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$17,229,667

$22,502

Georgia Archives

State General Funds

4,540,889

8,573

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

54,413,208
40,749,493 31,750,806 $126,913,507

54,413,208
40,749,493 31,750,806 $126,913,507

900,000 7,121,867 $8,021,867
51,278,156 9,385,903
27,217,315 $87,881,374
13,005,598 11,000,000
6,150,000 $30,155,598
1,118,294 600,000 700,678
$2,418,972
3,272,926 3,700,000 10,279,243 $17,252,169
4,549,462

900,000 7,121,867 $8,021,867
50,810,027 9,385,903
27,217,315 $87,413,245
13,005,598 11,000,000
6,150,000 $30,155,598
1,107,906 600,000 700,678
$2,408,584
3,250,424 3,700,000 10,279,243 $17,229,667
4,540,889

Changes
979,453 0 0
$979,453
0 0 $0
1,326,587 0 0
$1,326,587
83,587 0 0
$83,587
23,875 0 0
$23,875
51,656 0 0
$51,656
26,632

FY 2026 Budget
55,392,661 40,749,493 31,750,806 $127,892,960
900,000 7,121,867 $8,021,867
52,136,614 9,385,903
27,217,315 $88,739,832
13,089,185 11,000,000
6,150,000 $30,239,185
1,131,781 600,000 700,678
$2,432,459
3,302,080 3,700,000 10,279,243 $17,281,323
4,567,521

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Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Other Funds

961,749

TOTAL FUNDS

$5,502,638

Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

2,431,513 198,805

Other Funds

1,560,496

TOTAL FUNDS

$4,190,814

Georgia Research Alliance

State General Funds

5,128,082

TOTAL FUNDS

$5,128,082

Georgia Tech Research Institute

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

7,150,038 633,514,225

Other Funds

357,839,591

TOTAL FUNDS

$998,503,854

Marine Institute

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

1,159,126 67,648

Other Funds

531,183

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,757,957

Marine Resources Extension Center

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

1,772,529 880,000

Other Funds

1,710,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$4,362,529

Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

State General Funds

46,036,856

TOTAL FUNDS

$46,036,856

Public Libraries

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

50,232,754 6,851,503

Other Funds

12,714,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$69,798,257

Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives

State General Funds

39,034,591

TOTAL FUNDS

$39,034,591

Regents Central Office

State General Funds

11,332,898

Other Funds

320,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$11,652,898

Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

3,215,522 2,500,000

Changes 0
$8,573
916 0 0
$916
4,178 $4,178
0 0 0 $0
7,568 0 0
$7,568
10,371 0 0
$10,371
0 $0
1,443,768 0 0
$1,443,768
45,337 $45,337
75,000 0
$75,000
3,970 0

Amended FY 2025 Budget
961,749
$5,511,211

FY 2025 Original Budget
961,749
$5,502,638

2,432,429
198,805 1,560,496 $4,191,730

2,431,513
198,805 1,560,496 $4,190,814

5,132,260 $5,132,260

5,128,082 $5,128,082

7,150,038
633,514,225 357,839,591 $998,503,854

7,150,038
633,514,225 357,839,591 $998,503,854

1,166,694
67,648 531,183 $1,765,525

1,159,126
67,648 531,183 $1,757,957

1,782,900
880,000 1,710,000 $4,372,900

1,772,529
880,000 1,710,000 $4,362,529

46,036,856 $46,036,856

46,036,856 $46,036,856

51,676,522
6,851,503 12,714,000 $71,242,025

50,232,754
6,851,503 12,714,000 $69,798,257

39,079,928 $39,079,928

39,034,591 $39,034,591

11,407,898 320,000
$11,727,898

11,332,898 320,000
$11,652,898

3,219,492 2,500,000

3,215,522 2,500,000

Changes 0
$26,632
(418,195) 0
450,000 $31,805
10,894 $10,894
384,851 0 0
$384,851
18,424 0 0
$18,424
33,559 0 0
$33,559
(8,708,036) ($8,708,036)
2,439,067 0 0
$2,439,067
(3,467,496) ($3,467,496)
52,693 0
$52,693
207,703 0

FY 2026 Budget
961,749 $5,529,270
2,013,318 198,805
2,010,496 $4,222,619
5,138,976 $5,138,976
7,534,889 633,514,225 357,839,591 $998,888,705
1,177,550 67,648
531,183 $1,776,381
1,806,088 880,000
1,710,000 $4,396,088
37,328,820 $37,328,820
52,671,821 6,851,503
12,714,000 $72,237,324
35,567,095 $35,567,095
11,385,591 320,000
$11,705,591
3,423,225 2,500,000

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Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Other Funds

2,179,194

TOTAL FUNDS

$7,894,716

Teaching

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

3,065,015,100 1,320,612,713

Other Funds

4,282,930,571

TOTAL FUNDS

$8,668,558,384

Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

5,282,499 380,000

Other Funds

1,420,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$7,082,499

Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

State General Funds

591,855

Other Funds

32,000,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$32,591,855

Changes 0
$3,970
17,750,865
0 0 $17,750,865
20,008
0 0 $20,008
1,306 0
$1,306

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Amended FY 2025 Budget
2,179,194
$7,898,686

FY 2025 Original Budget
2,179,194
$7,894,716

3,082,765,965
1,320,612,713 4,282,930,571 $8,686,309,249

3,065,015,100
1,320,612,713 4,282,930,571 $8,668,558,384

5,302,507
380,000 1,420,000 $7,102,507

5,282,499
380,000 1,420,000 $7,082,499

593,161 32,000,000 $32,593,161

591,855 32,000,000 $32,591,855

Changes 0
$207,703
217,457,816
0 0 $217,457,816
64,005
0 0 $64,005
8,996 0
$8,996

FY 2026 Budget
2,179,194 $8,102,419
3,282,472,916
1,320,612,713 4,282,930,571 $8,886,016,200
5,346,504
380,000 1,420,000 $7,146,504
600,851 32,000,000 $32,600,851

Payments to Georgia Commission on the Holocaust

State General Funds

629,161

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$629,161

$0

Payments to Georgia Military College Junior Military College

State General Funds

3,940,215

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$3,940,215

$0

Payments to Georgia Military College Preparatory School

State General Funds

5,897,545

21,635

TOTAL FUNDS

$5,897,545

$21,635

Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission

State General Funds

13,273,968

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$13,273,968

$0

629,161 $629,161
3,940,215 $3,940,215
5,919,180 $5,919,180
13,273,968 $13,273,968

629,161 $629,161
3,940,215 $3,940,215
5,897,545 $5,897,545
13,273,968 $13,273,968

(1,701) ($1,701)
(951) ($951)
559,639 $559,639
(1,975) ($1,975)

627,460 $627,460
3,939,264 $3,939,264
6,457,184 $6,457,184
13,271,993 $13,271,993

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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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
Payments to Georgia Commission on the Holocaust Payments to Georgia Military College Junior Military College Payments to Georgia Military College Preparatory School Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission
SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)

FY 2023 Expenditures
$131,917,020 8,873,175
88,174,081 28,611,187
2,257,586 17,505,261
5,436,988 9,495,952 11,887,760 809,765,908 1,496,313 4,415,769 148,437,882 53,828,788 37,579,016 11,337,604 9,609,039 8,343,763,269 6,612,313 33,040,169 $9,764,045,080
$471,318 4,732,827 5,060,985 14,814,216
$25,079,346

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

$9,789,124,426
1,796,986,009 315,980,873
4,426,520,615 2,000,000
$6,541,487,497

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

3,247,636,930 $3,247,636,930

FY 2024 Expenditures
$141,586,364
9,845,719 89,124,097 32,285,908
3,055,769 18,812,416
5,372,327
6,576,670 9,615,171 852,762,078 1,509,896
5,029,590
44,983,862 53,444,778
34,990,133 11,645,321
9,328,255 8,618,287,867
8,393,538
33,450,831 $9,990,100,590

FY 2025 Original Budget
$126,913,507
8,021,867 87,413,245 30,155,598
2,408,584 17,229,667
5,502,638
4,190,814 5,128,082 998,503,854 1,757,957
4,362,529
46,036,856 69,798,257
39,034,591 11,652,898
7,894,716 8,668,558,384
7,082,499
32,591,855 $10,174,238,398

$450,362 3,849,591 5,631,535 13,615,702 $23,547,190
$10,013,647,780

$629,161 3,940,215 5,897,545 13,273,968 $23,740,889
$10,197,979,287

2,042,668,405 41,155,190
4,626,629,928 2,074,275
$6,712,527,798
3,301,119,982 $3,301,119,982

2,031,340,290 4,777,386,693
$6,808,726,983 3,389,252,304
$3,389,252,304

Amended FY 2025 Budget $126,913,507
8,021,867 87,881,374 30,155,598
2,418,972 17,252,169
5,511,211 4,191,730 5,132,260 998,503,854 1,765,525 4,372,900 46,036,856 71,242,025 39,079,928 11,727,898 7,898,686 8,686,309,249 7,102,507 32,593,161 $10,194,111,277
$629,161 3,940,215 5,919,180 13,273,968
$23,762,524
$10,217,873,801
2,031,340,290
4,777,386,693
$6,808,726,983
3,409,146,818 $3,409,146,818

FY 2026 Budget $127,892,960
8,021,867 88,739,832 30,239,185
2,432,459 17,281,323
5,529,270 4,222,619 5,138,976 998,888,705 1,776,381 4,396,088 37,328,820 72,237,324 35,567,095 11,705,591 8,102,419 8,886,016,200 7,146,504 32,600,851 $10,385,264,469
$627,460 3,939,264 6,457,184 13,271,993
$24,295,901
$10,409,560,370
2,031,340,290
4,777,836,693
$6,809,176,983
3,600,383,387 $3,600,383,387

320

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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.

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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Department of Revenue
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2025 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 for Georgia Building Authority rent for office relocation due to construction on Capitol Hill. 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. No change. 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. No change. 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. Reduce funds based on projected expenditures. 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

$5,914 $5,914
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
($580,168) ($580,168)
$0 $0

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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. 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. No change. 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. No change. 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. Utilize $1,000,000,000 in prior year undesignated state funds surplus to provide a one-time additional refund for tax year 2024 of $250.00 for single filers, $375.00 for head of household filers, and $500.00 for married filing jointly. Total Change
FY 2026 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 3. Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rent for office relocation due to construction on Capitol Hill.
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. Reduce funds based on projected expenditures. Total Change
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$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
Yes $0
$22,968 2,901 7,886
$33,755
($5,083,799) ($5,083,799)
323

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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 3. Reduce funds for the Fireworks Trust Fund to reflect FY 2024 collections of Fireworks Excise Tax pursuant to
HB 511 (2021 Session). 4. Provide funds to provide local reimbursement for timber severance tax per passage of SB52/HB223 (2025
Session). 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. Reduce funds based on projected expenditures. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 3. Increase funds for maintenance and support of the Driver Record and Integrated Vehicle Enterprise System
(DRIVES). 4. Increase funds to reflect an increase in postage for motor vehicle registration and licensing production.
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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. Total Change

$16,914 1,818
$18,732
$8,945 1,089
(64,523) 17,300,000 $17,245,511
($580,168) ($580,168)
$25,763 6,959
2,624,900 315,619
$2,973,241
$6,413 1,257
$7,670

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Department of Revenue
Program Budgets
Tax Compliance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent
accounts.
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 3. Increase funds for maintenance and support of the Integrated Tax System (ITS). 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. Total Change

$96,152 12,492
3,595,426 $3,704,070
$9,033 971
$10,004
$39,801 5,590
$45,391

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Department of Revenue
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$221,915,502

Tobacco Settlement Funds

433,783

Fireworks Trust Funds

2,739,494

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$225,088,779

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$370,147
687,912 $1,058,059

Changes
($574,254) 0 0
($574,254)
$0 0
$0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$221,341,248 433,783
2,739,494 $224,514,525

$221,915,502 433,783
2,739,494 $225,088,779

$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
$228,394,509

$0 $0
($574,254)

$2,247,671 $2,247,671
$227,820,255

$2,247,671 $2,247,671
$228,394,509

Changes
$18,438,930 0
(64,523) $18,374,407
$0
0 $0
$0 $0 $18,374,407

FY 2025 Original Budget

Departmental Administration (DOR)

State General Funds

14,314,782

TOTAL FUNDS

$14,314,782

Forestland Protection Grants

State General Funds

39,073,494

TOTAL FUNDS

$39,073,494

Industry Regulation

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant

9,468,541 433,783
370,147

Other Funds

485,887

TOTAL FUNDS

$10,758,358

Local Government Services

State General Funds

4,552,008

Fireworks Trust Funds

2,739,494

Other Funds

420,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$7,711,502

Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA

State General Funds

9,749,175

TOTAL FUNDS

$9,749,175

Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

State General Funds

43,301,791

TOTAL FUNDS

$43,301,791

Office of Special Investigations

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

5,976,509 416,081

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,392,590

Tax Compliance

State General Funds

63,135,590

Changes
5,914 $5,914
0 $0
0 0
0 0 $0
0 0 0 $0
(580,168) ($580,168)
0 $0
0 0 $0
0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

14,320,696 $14,320,696

14,314,782 $14,314,782

39,073,494 $39,073,494

39,073,494 $39,073,494

9,468,541 433,783

9,468,541 433,783

370,147 485,887 $10,758,358
4,552,008 2,739,494
420,000 $7,711,502
9,169,007 $9,169,007
43,301,791 $43,301,791
5,976,509 416,081
$6,392,590
63,135,590

370,147 485,887 $10,758,358
4,552,008 2,739,494
420,000 $7,711,502
9,749,175 $9,749,175
43,301,791 $43,301,791
5,976,509 416,081
$6,392,590
63,135,590

Changes
33,755 $33,755
(5,083,799) ($5,083,799)
18,732 0
0 0 $18,732
17,310,034 (64,523) 0
$17,245,511
(580,168) ($580,168)
2,973,241 $2,973,241
7,670 0
$7,670
3,704,070

FY 2026 Budget
$240,354,432 433,783
2,674,971 $243,463,186
$370,147 687,912
$1,058,059 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $246,768,916
FY 2026 Budget
14,348,537 $14,348,537
33,989,695 $33,989,695
9,487,273 433,783
370,147 485,887 $10,777,090
21,862,042 2,674,971 420,000
$24,957,013
9,169,007 $9,169,007
46,275,032 $46,275,032
5,984,179 416,081
$6,400,260
66,839,660

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Other Funds 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 2025 Original Budget
1,341,784 $64,477,374
4,856,425 $4,856,425
27,487,187
271,831 $27,759,018

Changes 0
$0
0 $0
0 0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget
1,341,784
$64,477,374

FY 2025 Original Budget
1,341,784
$64,477,374

4,856,425 $4,856,425

4,856,425 $4,856,425

27,487,187
271,831 $27,759,018

27,487,187
271,831 $27,759,018

Changes 0
$3,704,070
10,004 $10,004
45,391 0
$45,391

FY 2026 Budget
1,341,784 $68,181,444
4,866,429 $4,866,429
27,532,578
271,831 $27,804,409

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Department of Revenue
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration (DOR)
Forestland Protection Grants

FY 2023 Expenditures
$13,704,061 34,016,118

Homeowner Tax Relief Grants (HTRG)
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

10,003,452 8,411,708
9,869,176
39,444,547 6,435,579
57,628,459 4,194,847
26,343,969

SUBTOTAL

$210,051,916

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

$210,051,916
1,379,680 5,256,502
$6,636,182

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Fireworks Trust Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

199,423,541 433,783
2,722,391 836,019
$203,415,734

FY 2024 Expenditures
$15,334,122 29,578,821
850,000,899 10,521,303 9,292,300
9,169,007
41,582,423 6,679,103
64,076,933 4,928,869
27,573,329 $1,068,737,109

FY 2025 Original Budget
$14,314,782 39,073,494
10,758,358 7,711,502
9,749,175
43,301,791 6,392,590
64,477,374 4,856,425
27,759,018 $228,394,509

$1,068,737,109

$228,394,509

1,581,373 5,409,513 850,000,899 $856,991,785
208,166,278 433,783
3,145,263

1,058,059 2,247,671
$3,305,730
221,915,502 433,783
2,739,494

$211,745,324

$225,088,779

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$14,320,696 39,073,494
10,758,358 7,711,502 9,169,007
43,301,791 6,392,590
64,477,374 4,856,425
27,759,018 $227,820,255
$227,820,255
1,058,059 2,247,671
$3,305,730
221,341,248 433,783
2,739,494
$224,514,525

FY 2026 Budget $14,348,537
33,989,695
10,777,090 24,957,013
9,169,007 46,275,032
6,400,260 68,181,444
4,866,429 27,804,409 $246,768,916
$246,768,916
1,058,059 2,247,671
$3,305,730
240,354,432 433,783
2,674,971
$243,463,186

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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.
The Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board administers the license law for professional engineers and land surveyors to ensure professional competency and safeguard life, health, and property in engineering and land surveying practice in Georgia.
The State Election Board is responsible for the promulgation and enforcement of rules and regulations related to Georgia elections and election law, and the investigation of any violations thereof to keep Georgia elections safe and secure.
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 2025 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.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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.

$0

Total Change

$0

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.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Secretary of State
Program Budgets
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 Georgia Building Authority rent for office relocation due to construction on Capitol Hill. Total Change
Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for professional engineers and land
surveyors. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
State Elections Board Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the promulgation and enforcement of rules and regulations related to
elections and the investigation of any violations thereof. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for one-time funding to reflect procurement of audit at less than appropriated amount. Total Change
FY 2026 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 3. Increase funds for unexpected precinct card mailing due to passage of SB424 (2024 Session). Total Change
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

$0 $0
$35,855 $35,855
$0 $0
($3,000,000) ($3,000,000)
$0 $0
$265 (1,489)
4,640 $3,416
331

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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Total Change
Special Project - Office Administration (SOS) 1. The purpose of this appropriation is to provide start-up funds for the Victim Centered Address Confidentiality Program pursuant to SB324 (2024 Session). 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 Act. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Total Change

($1,579) ($1,579)
($961) 354
($607)
($3,452) 199
($3,253)
($401) ($401) $250,000 $250,000
$3,243 $3,243

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Secretary of State
Program Budgets
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 the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 3. Increase funds for Georgia Building Authority rent for office relocation due to construction on Capitol Hill. 4. Increase funds for merit-based retention initiatives. Total Change
Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for professional engineers and land surveyors.
Recommended Change: 1. The Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board is directed to work with the Georgia Building Authority to identify office locations that optimize a match for square footage necessary for operations, space utilization, and allocated budget. Total Change
State Elections Board
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the promulgation and enforcement of rules and regulations related to elections and the investigation of any violations thereof.
Recommended Change: 1. Remove one-time funds for an audit pilot program. 2. Increase funds for operations. (See Intent Language Considered Non-Binding by the Governor.) Total Change

$251 1,108 67,541 40,000 $108,900
Yes $0
($5,000,000) 600,047
($4,399,953)

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Secretary of State
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$39,935,622

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$39,935,622

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$550,000 $550,000

Changes
($2,964,145) ($2,964,145)
$0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$36,971,477 $36,971,477

$39,935,622 $39,935,622

$550,000 $550,000

$550,000 $550,000

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$5,192,320 $5,192,320
$45,677,942

$0 $0
($2,964,145)

$5,192,320 $5,192,320
$42,713,797

$5,192,320 $5,192,320
$45,677,942

Changes
($4,040,234) ($4,040,234)
$0 $0 $0 $0 ($4,040,234)

FY 2025 Original Budget

Corporations

Other Funds

4,611,820

TOTAL FUNDS

$4,611,820

Elections

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

8,293,891 550,000

Other Funds

50,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$8,893,891

Investigations

State General Funds

4,374,758

TOTAL FUNDS

$4,374,758

Office Administration (SOS)

State General Funds

3,476,985

Other Funds

5,500

TOTAL FUNDS

$3,482,485

Professional Licensing Boards

State General Funds

10,631,280

Other Funds

400,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$11,031,280

Securities

State General Funds

1,180,245

Other Funds

25,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,205,245

Special Project - Office Administration (SOS)

State General Funds

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$0

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

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Real Estate Commission

State General Funds

3,130,111

0

Other Funds

100,000

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$3,230,111

$0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

4,611,820 $4,611,820

4,611,820 $4,611,820

8,293,891
550,000 50,000
$8,893,891

8,293,891
550,000 50,000
$8,893,891

4,374,758 $4,374,758

4,374,758 $4,374,758

3,476,985 5,500
$3,482,485

3,476,985 5,500
$3,482,485

10,631,280 400,000
$11,031,280

10,631,280 400,000
$11,031,280

1,180,245 25,000
$1,205,245

1,180,245 25,000
$1,205,245

0

0

$0

$0

Changes
0 $0
3,416 0 0
$3,416
(1,579) ($1,579)
(607) 0
($607)
(3,253) 0
($3,253)
(401) 0
($401)
250,000 $250,000

3,130,111 100,000
$3,230,111

3,130,111 100,000
$3,230,111

3,243 0
$3,243

FY 2026 Budget
$35,895,388 $35,895,388
$550,000 $550,000 $5,192,320 $5,192,320 $41,637,708
FY 2026 Budget
4,611,820 $4,611,820
8,297,307 550,000 50,000
$8,897,307
4,373,179 $4,373,179
3,476,378 5,500
$3,481,878
10,628,027 400,000
$11,028,027
1,179,844 25,000
$1,204,844
250,000 $250,000
3,133,354 100,000
$3,233,354

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Secretary of State
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission

State General Funds

1,697,973

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,697,973

State Elections Board

State General Funds

5,789,236

TOTAL FUNDS

$5,789,236

Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board

State General Funds

1,361,143

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,361,143

Changes
35,855 $35,855
(3,000,000) ($3,000,000)
0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

1,733,828 $1,733,828

1,697,973 $1,697,973

2,789,236 $2,789,236

5,789,236 $5,789,236

1,361,143 $1,361,143

1,361,143 $1,361,143

Changes
108,900 $108,900
(4,399,953) ($4,399,953)
0 $0

FY 2026 Budget
1,806,873 $1,806,873
1,389,283 $1,389,283
1,361,143 $1,361,143

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Secretary of State
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Corporations Elections Investigations Office Administration (SOS) Professional Licensing Boards Securities

FY 2023 Expenditures
$8,800,395 16,514,479
3,552,165 3,267,482 12,982,876 2,663,572

Special Project - Office Administration (SOS) Special Project - Elections

SUBTOTAL

$47,780,969

(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies

Real Estate Commission Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission
State Elections Board

$3,078,921 1,222,774

Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board

SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)

$4,301,695

FY 2024 Expenditures
$8,935,939 18,287,356
3,839,170 3,400,329 12,726,875 2,618,286

FY 2025 Original Budget
$4,611,820 8,893,891 4,374,758 3,482,485
11,031,280 1,205,245

958,277 $50,766,232

$33,599,479

$3,057,881 1,408,686 481,146 794,527
$5,742,240

$3,230,111 1,697,973 5,789,236 1,361,143
$12,078,463

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

$52,082,664
4,316,031 18,411,716
788,698 $23,516,445

$56,508,472
4,638,038 16,782,064
$21,420,102

$45,677,942
550,000 5,192,320
$5,742,320

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

28,566,220 $28,566,220

35,088,371 $35,088,371

39,935,622 $39,935,622

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$4,611,820 8,893,891 4,374,758 3,482,485
11,031,280 1,205,245
$33,599,479
$3,230,111 1,733,828 2,789,236 1,361,143
$9,114,318
$42,713,797
550,000 5,192,320
$5,742,320
36,971,477 $36,971,477

FY 2026 Budget
$4,611,820 8,897,307 4,373,179 3,481,878
11,028,027 1,204,844 250,000
$33,847,055
$3,233,354 1,806,873 1,389,283 1,361,143
$7,790,653
$41,637,708
550,000 5,192,320
$5,742,320
35,895,388 $35,895,388

336

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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. The Commission also administers the GAfutures website, providing students with college educational planning and financing information and services.
The Commission's companion entities include the Georgia Student Finance Authority and Georgia Education Savings Authority. Together, these entities provide administration, oversight, and funding for state and federal scholarship, grant, and loan programs and work to promote and increase access to education to Georgians.
GEORGIA EDUCATION SAVINGS AUTHORITY
The Georgia Education Savings Authority, a nonprofit public corporation of the state, is responsible for administering the Promise Scholarship program. The Promise Scholarship is an education scholarship program that provides eligible students the opportunity to use public funds for qualified non-public education expenses in kindergarten through 12th grade.
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.

The Authority has the responsibility of performing all management, supervisory, clerical, and administrative functions required by the Education Savings Authority 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., 20-2B-1 et seq., and 20-3-310 et seq.

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Georgia Student Finance Commission
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2025 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. No change. 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. Increase funds to meet projected need. 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. Reduce funds and utilize surplus 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. Reduce funds and utilize surplus funds to meet the projected need. 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. Reduce funds and utilize surplus funds to meet the projected need. Total Change
HOPE High School Equivalency Exam Purpose: The purpose of this program is to encourage Georgia's High School Equivalency Exam recipients to pursue
education beyond the high school level at an eligible postsecondary institution located in Georgia. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

$0 $0
$21,258,758 $21,258,758
($100,000) ($100,000)
($250,000) ($250,000)
($330,000) ($330,000)
$0 $0

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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. Increase funds to meet projected need. 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. Increase funds to meet projected need. 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. Reduce funds and utilize surplus funds to meet the projected need. 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. Reduce funds and utilize surplus funds to meet the projected need. Total Change

$2,006,683 $2,006,683
$0 $0
$6,100,408 $6,100,408
$0 $0
($250,000) ($250,000)
($1,000,000) ($1,000,000)

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339

Georgia Student Finance Commission
Program Budgets
Public Service 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. Reduce funds and utilize surplus funds to meet the projected need. Total Change

($540,000) ($540,000)

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.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. Reduce funds and utilize surplus funds to meet the projected need.
Total Change

($100,000) ($100,000)

College Completion Grants

Purpose: The purpose of this program is to provide needs-based financial aid to eligible students to complete remaining credential credit requirements.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) Grant
Purpose: The purpose of this program is to provide financial aid to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are currently enrolled in the Georgia Inclusive Postsecondary Education program at a postsecondary institution in this state.
Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds and utilize surplus funds to meet the projected need.
Total Change

($300,000) ($300,000)

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. Reduce funds and utilize surplus funds to meet the projected need.
Total Change

($1,115,701) ($1,115,701)

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. Provide $45,000 in one-time funds for start-up costs associated with a transcript processing service.
Total Change

$45,000 $45,000

340

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Georgia Student Finance Commission
Program Budgets
FY 2026 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 3. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 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. Increase funds to meet projected need. 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. No change. 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. Reduce funds and utilize surplus funds to meet the projected need. Total Change
HOPE High School Equivalency Exam Purpose: The purpose of this program is to encourage Georgia's High School Equivalency Exam recipients to pursue
education beyond the high school level at an eligible postsecondary institution located in Georgia. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

$6,088 7,183 (360)
$12,911
$17,436,838 $17,436,838
$0 $0
$0 $0
($50,000) ($50,000)
$0 $0
341

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. Increase funds to meet projected need. 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. Increase funds to meet projected need. 2. Increase funds to increase the HOPE Scholarship Private award amount to match the Zell Private award
amount in order to provide parity in HOPE Public and HOPE Private award policies. 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 projected need. 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

$17,215,905 $17,215,905
$3,308,837 10,147,510 $13,456,347
$49,911,215 $49,911,215
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0

342

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Georgia Student Finance Commission
Program Budgets
Public Service Memorial Grant Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance through the Public Safety
Memorial Grant and the Public School Employee Memorial Grant. Recommended Change:
1. Utilize $36,000 in existing funds to establish the Public School Employee Memorial Grant program pursuant to SB20 (2025 Session).
2. Change the name of the Public Safety Memorial Grant program to the Public Service Memorial Grant program.
3. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. 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. Increase funds for veterinary student loan repayment pursuant to SB 20 (2025 Session). Total Change
College Completion Grants Purpose: The purpose of this program is to provide needs-based financial aid to eligible students to complete remaining
credential credit requirements. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) Grant Purpose: The purpose of this program is to provide financial aid to students with intellectual and developmental
disabilities who are currently enrolled in the Georgia Inclusive Postsecondary Education program at a postsecondary institution in this state. 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
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Yes Yes Yes $0
$0 $0
$100,000 $100,000
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
343

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Program Budgets
Promise Scholarship Purpose: The purpose of this program is to provide scholarships to eligible students to attend private elementary and
secondary schools in accordance with the Promise Scholarship Act.
Recommended Change: 1. Provide funds to fully fund the Promise Scholarship Program as established pursuant to SB 233 (2024 Session). 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. Total Change

$141,016,057 $141,016,057
$1,901 $1,901

344

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Georgia Student Finance Commission
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$136,860,079

Lottery Funds

1,018,849,961

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,155,710,040

Changes

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$17,318,057 8,107,091
$25,425,148

$154,178,136 1,026,957,052 $1,181,135,188

$136,860,079 1,018,849,961 $1,155,710,040

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$10,913,305 $10,913,305
$1,166,623,345

$0 $0
$25,425,148

$10,913,305 $10,913,305
$1,192,048,493

$10,913,305 $10,913,305
$1,166,623,345

Changes
$158,504,796 80,596,378
$239,101,174
$0 $0 $239,101,174

FY 2026 Budget
$295,364,875 1,099,446,339 $1,394,811,214
$10,913,305 $10,913,305 $1,405,724,519

FY 2025 Original Budget

Commission Administration (GSFC)

Lottery Funds

11,085,359

Other Funds

181,140

TOTAL FUNDS

$11,266,499

Dual Enrollment

State General Funds

91,295,437

TOTAL FUNDS

$91,295,437

Engineer Scholarship

State General Funds

1,260,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,260,000

Georgia Military College Scholarship

State General Funds

1,082,916

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,082,916

HERO Scholarship

State General Funds

330,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$330,000

HOPE High School Equivalency Exam

Lottery Funds

500,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$500,000

HOPE Grant

Lottery Funds

76,573,700

TOTAL FUNDS

$76,573,700

HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools

Lottery Funds

74,782,841

TOTAL FUNDS

$74,782,841

HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools

Lottery Funds

845,908,061

TOTAL FUNDS

$845,908,061

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 Service Memorial Grant

State General Funds

540,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$540,000

Changes
0 0 $0
21,258,758 $21,258,758
(100,000) ($100,000)
(250,000) ($250,000)
(330,000) ($330,000)
0 $0
2,006,683 $2,006,683
0 $0
6,100,408 $6,100,408
(250,000) ($250,000)
(1,000,000) ($1,000,000)
(540,000) ($540,000)

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

11,085,359 181,140
$11,266,499

11,085,359 181,140
$11,266,499

112,554,195 $112,554,195

91,295,437 $91,295,437

1,160,000 $1,160,000

1,260,000 $1,260,000

832,916 $832,916

1,082,916 $1,082,916

0

330,000

$0

$330,000

500,000 $500,000

500,000 $500,000

78,580,383 $78,580,383

76,573,700 $76,573,700

74,782,841 $74,782,841

74,782,841 $74,782,841

852,008,469 $852,008,469

845,908,061 $845,908,061

2,787,740 $2,787,740

3,037,740 $3,037,740

113,750 $113,750

1,113,750 $1,113,750

0

540,000

$0

$540,000

Changes
12,911 0
$12,911
17,436,838 $17,436,838
0 $0
0 $0
(50,000) ($50,000)
0 $0
17,215,905 $17,215,905
13,456,347 $13,456,347
49,911,215 $49,911,215
0 $0
0 $0
0 $0

FY 2026 Budget
11,098,270 181,140
$11,279,410
108,732,275 $108,732,275
1,260,000 $1,260,000
1,082,916 $1,082,916
280,000 $280,000
500,000 $500,000
93,789,605 $93,789,605
88,239,188 $88,239,188
895,819,276 $895,819,276
3,037,740 $3,037,740
1,113,750 $1,113,750
540,000 $540,000

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

345

Georgia Student Finance Commission
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Changes

REACH Georgia Scholarship

State General Funds

6,370,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,370,000

Service Cancelable Loans

State General Funds

5,020,000

Other Funds

8,871,296

TOTAL FUNDS

$13,891,296

College Completion Grants

Lottery Funds

10,000,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$10,000,000

Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) Grant

State General Funds

2,600,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,600,000

Tuition Equalization Grants

State General Funds

23,157,067

Other Funds

1,278,261

TOTAL FUNDS

$24,435,328

Promise Scholarship

State General Funds

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$0

0 $0
(100,000) 0
($100,000)
0 $0
(300,000) ($300,000)
(1,115,701) 0
($1,115,701)
0 $0

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

State General Funds

1,053,169

Other Funds

582,608

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,635,777

45,000 0
$45,000

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

Changes

6,370,000 $6,370,000
4,920,000 8,871,296 $13,791,296
10,000,000 $10,000,000
2,300,000 $2,300,000
22,041,366 1,278,261
$23,319,627
0 $0

6,370,000

0

$6,370,000

$0

5,020,000 8,871,296 $13,891,296

100,000 0
$100,000

10,000,000

0

$10,000,000

$0

2,600,000

0

$2,600,000

$0

23,157,067

0

1,278,261

0

$24,435,328

$0

0

141,016,057

$0

$141,016,057

1,098,169 582,608
$1,680,777

1,053,169 582,608
$1,635,777

1,901 0
$1,901

FY 2026 Budget
6,370,000 $6,370,000
5,120,000 8,871,296 $13,991,296
10,000,000 $10,000,000
2,600,000 $2,600,000
23,157,067 1,278,261
$24,435,328
141,016,057 $141,016,057
1,055,070 582,608
$1,637,678

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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 High School Equivalency Exam
HOPE Grant HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools
Low Interest Loans North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants
North Georgia ROTC Grants
Public Service Memorial Grant
REACH Georgia Scholarship
Service Cancelable Loans
College Completion Grants

FY 2023 Expenditures
$14,676,928 74,581,000 1,260,000
1,082,916 630,000
17,080 51,721,538
64,659,978
725,148,303 22,410,379
3,037,740 1,113,750
586,183 6,370,000 1,735,000 10,000,000

Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) Grant

Tuition Equalization Grants

19,657,067

Promise Scholarship

SUBTOTAL

$998,687,862

(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies
Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission
SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)

$1,419,686 $1,419,686

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

$1,000,107,548
53,551 3,598,525 8,119,099 $11,771,175

State General Funds Lottery Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

110,870,151 877,466,223
$988,336,374

FY 2024 Expenditures
$10,266,152 88,527,343 1,260,000
1,082,916 330,000
189,404 63,636,818
70,433,214
800,122,934 16,976,720
3,037,740 1,113,750
658,902 6,370,000 3,279,337 10,964,618
955,830 20,983,854

FY 2025 Original Budget
$11,266,499 91,295,437 1,260,000
1,082,916 330,000
500,000 76,573,700
74,782,841
845,908,061
3,037,740 1,113,750
540,000 6,370,000 13,891,296 10,000,000
2,600,000 24,435,328

$1,100,189,532

$1,164,987,568

$1,476,754 $1,476,754 $1,101,666,286

$1,635,777 $1,635,777 $1,166,623,345

21,056,078 $21,056,078
126,431,796 954,178,411 $1,080,610,207

10,913,305 $10,913,305
136,860,079 1,018,849,961 $1,155,710,040

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$11,266,499 112,554,195
1,160,000 832,916
500,000 78,580,383 74,782,841 852,008,469
2,787,740 113,750
6,370,000 13,791,296 10,000,000
2,300,000 23,319,627
$1,190,367,716
$1,680,777 $1,680,777
$1,192,048,493
10,913,305 $10,913,305
154,178,136 1,026,957,052 $1,181,135,188

FY 2026 Budget $11,279,410 108,732,275
1,260,000 1,082,916
280,000 500,000 93,789,605 88,239,188 895,819,276
3,037,740 1,113,750
540,000 6,370,000 13,991,296 10,000,000 2,600,000 24,435,328 141,016,057 $1,404,086,841
$1,637,678
$1,637,678
$1,405,724,519
10,913,305 $10,913,305
295,364,875 1,099,446,339 $1,394,811,214

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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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 2025 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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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.

$0

Total Change

$0

FY 2026 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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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.

$0

Total Change

$0

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

349

Teachers Retirement System
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$62,000

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$62,000

Changes
$0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$62,000 $62,000

$62,000 $62,000

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$59,302,527 $59,302,527
$59,364,527

$0

$59,302,527

$59,302,527

$0

$59,302,527

$59,302,527

$0

$59,364,527

$59,364,527

Changes
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0

FY 2025 Original Budget

Local/Floor COLA

State General Funds

62,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$62,000

System Administration (TRS)

Other Funds

59,302,527

TOTAL FUNDS

$59,302,527

Changes
0 $0
0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

62,000 $62,000

62,000 $62,000

59,302,527 $59,302,527

59,302,527 $59,302,527

Changes
0 $0
0 $0

FY 2026 Budget
$62,000 $62,000 $59,302,527 $59,302,527 $59,364,527
FY 2026 Budget
62,000 $62,000
59,302,527 $59,302,527

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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 2023 Expenditures
$76,617 45,410,061
$45,486,678

FY 2024 Expenditures
$59,856 49,561,166
$49,621,022

FY 2025 Original Budget
$62,000 59,302,527
$59,364,527

$45,486,678

$49,621,022

$59,364,527

45,410,061 $45,410,061
76,617 $76,617

49,561,166 $49,561,166
59,856 $59,856

59,302,527 $59,302,527
62,000 $62,000

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$62,000 59,302,527 $59,364,527
$59,364,527
59,302,527 $59,302,527
62,000 $62,000

FY 2026 Budget
$62,000 59,302,527 $59,364,527
$59,364,527
59,302,527 $59,302,527
62,000 $62,000

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

351

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 and Customized Services, Quick Start, and Administration.
TECHNICAL EDUCATION
TCSG oversees 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 serving more than 100,000 students each year.
ADULT EDUCATION
The Adult Education program, through its network of service delivery areas throughout the state, promotes and provides adult basic education and literacy programs, including high school equivalency programs. 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.

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 local workforce development areas across the state.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND CUSTOMIZED SERVICES The Economic Development program provides customized
services for existing businesses in the state. The program offers on-demand, customized training designed to meet the needs of local industries, including incumbent worker training, new employee training, and leadership development.
QUICK START 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.

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Technical College System of Georgia
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2025 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. No change. 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. No change. 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. No change. Total Change
Technical Education: High-Cost Programs - Special Project Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to bridge the funding gap between formula earnings and
instructional delivery for the high-cost program areas of Aviation, Commercial Truck Driving, and Nursing. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Workforce Development Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce and
assist employers and job seekers with job matching services to promote economic growth and development. Recommended Change:
1. Transfer funds for the support of the Georgia Joint Defense Commission and Defense Community Economic Development Fund to the Department of Economic Development pursuant to SB 398 (2024 Session).
2. Reduce funds for personal services based on workforce development position vacancy. 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. No change. Total Change
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
($250,000) (131,250)
($381,250)
$0 $0
353

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. Reduce funds for personal services based on actual start dates of new positions. 2. Provide one-time funds for start-up costs associated with advanced manufacturing programming at Wiregrass Technical College to support the regional manufacturing community. Total Change
FY 2026 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 3. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 3. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%.
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
3. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. Total Change

($440,751) 750,000
$309,249
$10,332 1,119 5,072
$16,523
$2,179 7,300 796
$10,275
$9,299 1,377 3,149
$13,825

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Technical College System of Georgia
Program Budgets
Technical Education: High-Cost Programs - Special Project
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to bridge the funding gap between formula earnings and instructional delivery for the high-cost program areas of Aviation, Commercial Truck Driving, and Nursing.
Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%.
2. Increase funds to reflect growth in aviation, commercial truck driving, and nursing program enrollment at targeted supplemental credit hour rates.
3. Transfer funds from Technical Education program to recognize all state funds budgeted to fully fund supplemental earnings for high-cost programs. Total Change
Workforce Development
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce and assist employers and job seekers with job matching services to promote economic growth and development.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 3. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 4. Transfer funds ($120,000) from the Technical College System of Georgia to the Department of Economic Development and reduce funds ($130,000) for the support of the Georgia Joint Defense Commission and Defense Community Economic Development Fund pursuant to SB398 (2024 Session). 5. Transfer funds from the Technical College System of Georgia to the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget for one position and operations to support State Workforce Board responsibilities per HB982 (2024 Session). 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 3. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 3. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 4. Increase funds to reflect a 10.6% increase in enrollment ($33,486,954) and a 0.02% decrease in square footage (($13,581)). 5. Transfer funds from the Technical Education program to the Technical Education: High-Cost Programs Special Project program to recognize all state funds budgeted to fully fund supplemental earnings for highcost programs. Total Change
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

$3,783 15,813,747
8,472,027 $24,289,557
$982 2,084 3,696 (250,000) (194,756) ($437,994)
$6,450 10,542
994 $17,986
$331,885 (213,460)
89,052 33,473,373 (8,472,027) $25,208,823
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Technical College System of Georgia
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$489,183,833

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$489,183,833

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$243,718,176 $243,718,176

Changes
($72,001) ($72,001)
$0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$489,111,832 $489,111,832

$489,183,833 $489,183,833

$243,718,176 $243,718,176

$243,718,176 $243,718,176

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$491,647,396 $491,647,396
$1,224,549,405

$0 $0
($72,001)

$491,647,396 $491,647,396
$1,224,477,404

$491,647,396 $491,647,396
$1,224,549,405

Changes

FY 2026 Budget

$49,118,995 $49,118,995

$538,302,828 $538,302,828

$0 $0
$0 $0
$49,118,995

$243,718,176 $243,718,176
$491,647,396 $491,647,396
$1,273,668,400

FY 2025 Original Budget

Changes

Adult Education

State General Funds

19,071,849

0

Federal Funds Not

Specifically Identified

33,441,394

0

Other Funds

5,555,532

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$58,068,775

$0

Departmental Administration (TCSG)

State General Funds

8,613,321

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$8,613,321

$0

Economic Development and Customized Services

State General Funds

3,361,533

0

Federal Funds Not

Specifically Identified

17,430,592

0

Other Funds

31,957,388

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$52,749,513

$0

Technical Education: High-Cost Programs - Special Project

State General Funds

7,421,541

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$7,421,541

$0

Workforce Development

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

10,208,669 122,176,621

(381,250) 0

Other Funds

45,988

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$132,431,278

($381,250)

Quick Start

State General Funds

21,534,633

0

Other Funds

3,879

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$21,538,512

$0

Technical Education

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

418,972,287 70,669,569

309,249 0

Other Funds

454,084,609

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$943,726,465

$309,249

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

19,071,849
33,441,394 5,555,532
$58,068,775

19,071,849
33,441,394 5,555,532
$58,068,775

8,613,321 $8,613,321

8,613,321 $8,613,321

3,361,533
17,430,592 31,957,388 $52,749,513

3,361,533
17,430,592 31,957,388 $52,749,513

7,421,541 $7,421,541

7,421,541 $7,421,541

9,827,419
122,176,621 45,988
$132,050,028

10,208,669
122,176,621 45,988
$132,431,278

21,534,633 3,879
$21,538,512

21,534,633 3,879
$21,538,512

419,281,536
70,669,569 454,084,609 $944,035,714

418,972,287
70,669,569 454,084,609 $943,726,465

Changes
16,523 0 0
$16,523
10,275 $10,275
13,825 0 0
$13,825
24,289,557 $24,289,557
(437,994) 0 0
($437,994)
17,986 0
$17,986
25,208,823 0 0
$25,208,823

FY 2026 Budget
19,088,372 33,441,394
5,555,532 $58,085,298
8,623,596 $8,623,596
3,375,358 17,430,592 31,957,388 $52,763,338
31,711,098 $31,711,098
9,770,675 122,176,621
45,988 $131,993,284
21,552,619 3,879
$21,556,498
444,181,110 70,669,569
454,084,609 $968,935,288

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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

FY 2023 Expenditures
$43,607,691
8,142,568
29,857,998

FY 2024 Expenditures
$47,119,925
8,378,771
34,453,898

Technical Education: High-Cost Programs - Special Project

Workforce Development

109,663,778

Quick Start

95,612,264

Technical Education

895,855,622

87,304,621 78,249,136 850,227,557

SUBTOTAL

$1,182,739,921

$1,105,733,908

FY 2025 Original Budget
$58,068,775
8,613,321
52,749,513
7,421,541 132,431,278
21,538,512 943,726,465 $1,224,549,405

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

$1,182,739,921
174,094,528 82,092,975
362,799,051 19,260,000
$638,246,554

$1,105,733,908
159,479,919 12,833,591
399,409,940
$571,723,450

$1,224,549,405 243,718,176 491,647,396
$735,365,572

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

544,493,367 $544,493,367

534,010,457 $534,010,457

489,183,833 $489,183,833

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$58,068,775 8,613,321
52,749,513 7,421,541
132,050,028 21,538,512
944,035,714 $1,224,477,404
$1,224,477,404
243,718,176
491,647,396
$735,365,572
489,111,832 $489,111,832

FY 2026 Budget $58,085,298
8,623,596 52,763,338 31,711,098 131,993,284 21,556,498 968,935,288 $1,273,668,400
$1,273,668,400
243,718,176
491,647,396
$735,365,572
538,302,828 $538,302,828

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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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.

358

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Department of Transportation
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2025 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 based on projected motor fuel excise tax revenue for increased project capacity. 2. Increase funds for capital construction projects to hold the Department of Transportation harmless for the
suspension of the motor fuel excise tax in response to Hurricane Helene. 3. Recognize $2,433,030 in Prior Year Motor Fuel Funds from inactive programs to reflect fund consolidation
and to support capital 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. Increase funds based on projected motor fuel excise tax revenue for resurfacing projects. Total Change
Program Delivery 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 based on projected motor fuel excise tax revenue for increased program capacity. 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. Increase funds based on projected motor fuel excise tax revenue for increased costs associated with required federal reporting. 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 based on projected motor fuel excise tax revenue for costs associated with information technology security. Total Change
Freight Infrastructure Projects Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital roadway infrastructure projects to promote
freight and logistics efficiency and safety for the agriculture, manufacturing, and distribution industries. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for capital infrastructure projects that enhance economic development while promoting freight and logistics efficiency and safety. Total Change
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

$12,020,952 98,944,675 Yes
$110,965,627
$100,000,000 $100,000,000
$1,697,000 $1,697,000
$9,020 $9,020
$1,000,000 $1,000,000
$500,000,000 $500,000,000
359

Department of Transportation
Program Budgets
Airport Aid Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's
Airports. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for Airport Aid. Total Change
Transit Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's
Transit. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Rail Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Rail. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to upgrade shortline railroads to Class II standards to help reduce truck traffic on state highways. Total Change
Ports and Waterways Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Ports
and Waterways. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for the required state match for a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dike raising project. 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 ten percent of projected motor fuel excise tax revenue. 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. Increase funds for additional support of local transportation infrastructure projects. Total Change

$7,800,000 $7,800,000
$0 $0
$12,975,000 $12,975,000
$2,489,467 $2,489,467
$24,400,834 $24,400,834
$265,000,000 $265,000,000

360

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Department of Transportation
Program Budgets
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. No change. 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 based on projected motor fuel excise tax revenue due to increased contracting and material costs. 2. Increase funds to offset expenses incurred as a result of damage from Hurricane Helene. 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. Increase funds based on projected motor fuel excise tax revenue for safety and technology system operation costs. 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 of the State Road and Tollway Authority and Georgia Regional Transportation Authority. Recommended Change:
1. Increase state general funds for the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank's competitive grant and loan program to support local transportation infrastructure, prioritizing $7,500,000 for airport projects. 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. No change. Total Change

$0 $0
$5,408,559 200,000,000 $205,408,559
$527,299 $527,299
$46,461,000 $46,461,000
$0 $0

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

361

Department of Transportation
Program Budgets
FY 2026 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 based on projected motor fuel excise tax revenue for increased project capacity. 2. Increase funds for the Transportation Trust Fund to reflect FY 2024 collections of Hotel/Motel Excise Tax,
Highway Impact Fees, and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Fees pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session). Total Change
Capital Maintenance Projects Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Capital Outlay for maintenance projects. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds based on projected motor fuel excise tax revenue for resurfacing projects. Total Change
Program Delivery 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Increase funds based on projected motor fuel excise tax revenue for increased program capacity. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Increase funds based on projected motor fuel excise tax revenue for required costs associated with federal reporting. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Increase funds based on projected motor fuel excise tax revenue for costs associated with information technology security. Total Change

$102,647,286 4,764,172
$107,411,458
$110,000,000 $110,000,000
$542,498 3,635,529 $4,178,027
$3,101 9,020
$12,121
$239,069 2,070,247 $2,309,316

362

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Department of Transportation
Program Budgets
Airport Aid Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's
Airports. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 3. Increase funds for Airport Aid.
Total Change
Transit Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's
Transit. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for the Transportation Trust Fund to reflect FY 2024 collections of Hotel/Motel Excise Tax, Highway Impact Fees, and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Fees pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session).
2. Increase funds for the Georgia Transit Trust Fund to reflect FY 2024 collections of Hired Transport Fees pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session).
3. Reduce one-time funds for Chatham area transit infrastructure. Total Change
Rail Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Rail. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 3. Reduce funds to reflect FY 2024 collections of locomotive fuel sales tax pursuant to HB 588 (2021 Session).
Total Change
Ports and Waterways Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Ports
and Waterways. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 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 ten percent of projected motor fuel excise tax revenue. Total Change

$812 (179) 3,639,942 $3,640,575
$4,892,295 5,592,384 (500,000)
$9,984,679
$2,791 (616)
(4,840,357) ($4,838,182)
$1,924 (424)
$1,500
$27,497,680 $27,497,680

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

363

Department of Transportation
Program Budgets
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. Increase funds for one-time funding for pedestrian safety and traffic improvements in the Cumberland Community Improvement District.
2. Increase funds for roadway safety improvements. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Increase funds based on projected motor fuel excise tax revenue due to increased contracting and material costs. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Increase funds based on projected motor fuel excise tax revenue for safety and technology projects. 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 of the State Road and Tollway Authority and Georgia Regional Transportation Authority. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to meet Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle (GARVEE) bond debt requirements. Total Change

$2,000,000 3,500,000
$5,500,000
$6,526 $6,526
$754,986 32,912,374 $33,667,360
$118,158 7,912,289 $8,030,447
$150 $150

364

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Department of Transportation
Program Budgets

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. Evaluate the function of planning, as transit ridership remains below pre-pandemic levels and transit SPLOST

Yes

adoption in the region is minimal, and report the findings to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House

Budget and Research Office, and the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office by September 1, 2025.

Total Change

$0

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

365

Department of Transportation
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$41,346,890

Motor Fuel Funds

2,086,529,283

Transportation Trust Funds

228,614,524

Georgia Transit Trust Funds

32,412,973

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,388,903,670

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,499,458,281
112,290,905 $1,611,749,186

Changes

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$1,034,725,467 244,008,339 0 0
$1,278,733,806

$1,076,072,357 2,330,537,622 228,614,524 32,412,973
$3,667,637,476

$41,346,890 2,086,529,283
228,614,524 32,412,973
$2,388,903,670

$0

$1,499,458,281

$1,499,458,281

0

112,290,905

112,290,905

$0

$1,611,749,186

$1,611,749,186

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$175,979,549 $175,979,549
$4,176,632,405

$0 $0
$1,278,733,806

$175,979,549 $175,979,549
$5,455,366,211

$175,979,549 $175,979,549
$4,176,632,405

Changes
$3,803,893 288,348,763
9,656,617 5,592,384 $307,401,657
$8,360 0
$8,360 $0 $0
$307,410,017

FY 2026 Budget
$45,150,783 2,374,878,046
238,271,141 38,005,357
$2,696,305,327
$1,499,466,641
112,290,905 $1,611,757,546
$175,979,549 $175,979,549 $4,484,042,422

FY 2025 Original Budget

Capital Construction Projects

Motor Fuel Funds

885,544,844

Transportation Trust Funds
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction

135,971,563 930,452,699

Other Funds

122,300,430

TOTAL FUNDS

$2,074,269,536

Capital Maintenance Projects

Motor Fuel Funds

150,588,167

Transportation Trust Funds
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction

44,157,476 281,600,000

Other Funds

350,574

TOTAL FUNDS

$476,696,217

Program Delivery Administration

Motor Fuel Funds
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction

138,726,423 53,642,990

Other Funds

1,098,619

TOTAL FUNDS

$193,468,032

Data Collection, Compliance, and Reporting

Motor Fuel Funds
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction

3,167,938 9,043,897

TOTAL FUNDS

$12,211,835

Departmental Administration (DOT)

Motor Fuel Funds

90,794,582

Changes
110,965,627 0
0 0 $110,965,627
100,000,000 0
0 0 $100,000,000
1,697,000
0 0 $1,697,000
9,020
0 $9,020
1,000,000

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

996,510,471 135,971,563

885,544,844 135,971,563

930,452,699 122,300,430 $2,185,235,163

930,452,699 122,300,430 $2,074,269,536

250,588,167 44,157,476

150,588,167 44,157,476

281,600,000 350,574
$576,696,217
140,423,423

281,600,000 350,574
$476,696,217
138,726,423

53,642,990 1,098,619
$195,165,032
3,176,958

53,642,990 1,098,619
$193,468,032
3,167,938

9,043,897 $12,220,855
91,794,582

9,043,897 $12,211,835
90,794,582

Changes
102,647,286 4,764,172
0 0 $107,411,458
110,000,000 0
0 0 $110,000,000
4,178,027
0 0 $4,178,027
12,121
0 $12,121
2,309,316

FY 2026 Budget
988,192,130 140,735,735
930,452,699 122,300,430 $2,181,680,994
260,588,167 44,157,476
281,600,000 350,574
$586,696,217
142,904,450
53,642,990 1,098,619
$197,646,059
3,180,059
9,043,897 $12,223,956
93,103,898

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Department of Transportation
Program Budget Financial Summary

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction

FY 2025 Original Budget
10,839,823

Other Funds

398,970

TOTAL FUNDS

$102,033,375

Freight Infrastructure Projects

State General Funds

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$0

Airport Aid

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

26,359,425 46,509,284

Other Funds

6,233

TOTAL FUNDS

$72,874,942

Transit

State General Funds

500,000

Transportation Trust Funds
Georgia Transit Trust Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

9,421,226 32,412,973 65,015,306

Other Funds

702,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$108,051,505

Rail

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

13,090,324 616,315

Other Funds

88,239

TOTAL FUNDS

$13,794,878

Ports and Waterways

State General Funds

1,397,141

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,397,141

Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

Motor Fuel Funds

220,146,601

TOTAL FUNDS

$220,146,601

Local Road Assistance Administration

State General Funds

0

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

2,900,880

Transportation Trust Funds
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction

2,000,000 22,772,795

TOTAL FUNDS

$27,673,675

Changes
0 0 $1,000,000
500,000,000 $500,000,000
7,800,000 0 0
$7,800,000
0 0 0 0 0 $0
12,975,000 0 0
$12,975,000
2,489,467 $2,489,467
24,400,834 $24,400,834
265,000,000 0
0 0 $265,000,000
0 0
0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

Changes

10,839,823 398,970
$103,033,375
500,000,000 $500,000,000
34,159,425 46,509,284
6,233 $80,674,942
500,000 9,421,226 32,412,973 65,015,306
702,000 $108,051,505
26,065,324 616,315 88,239
$26,769,878
3,886,608 $3,886,608
244,547,435 $244,547,435
265,000,000 4,346,461

10,839,823 398,970
$102,033,375
0 $0
26,359,425 46,509,284
6,233 $72,874,942
500,000 9,421,226 32,412,973 65,015,306
702,000 $108,051,505
13,090,324 616,315 88,239
$13,794,878
1,397,141 $1,397,141
220,146,601 $220,146,601
0 4,346,461

0 0 $2,309,316
0 $0
3,640,575 0 0
$3,640,575
(500,000) 4,892,295 5,592,384
0 0 $9,984,679
(4,838,182) 0 0
($4,838,182)
1,500 $1,500
27,497,680 $27,497,680
5,500,000 0

51,655,917 6,000,000
$327,002,378
2,900,880 2,000,000

51,655,917 6,000,000
$62,002,378
2,900,880 2,000,000

0 0 $5,500,000
6,526 0

22,772,795 $27,673,675

22,772,795 $27,673,675

0 $6,526

FY 2026 Budget
10,839,823 398,970
$104,342,691
0 $0
30,000,000 46,509,284
6,233 $76,515,517
0 14,313,521 38,005,357 65,015,306
702,000 $118,036,184
8,252,142 616,315 88,239
$8,956,696
1,398,641 $1,398,641
247,644,281 $247,644,281
5,500,000 4,346,461
51,655,917 6,000,000
$67,502,378
2,907,406 2,000,000
22,772,795 $27,680,201

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Department of Transportation
Program Budget Financial Summary

Routine Maintenance

FY 2025 Original Budget

State General Funds

0

Motor Fuel Funds
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction

529,162,085 11,577,366

Other Funds

19,500,000

TOTAL FUNDS

$560,239,451

Traffic Management and Control

Motor Fuel Funds
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

61,151,302
79,527,354 150,000

Other Funds

25,534,484

TOTAL FUNDS

$166,363,140

Changes
200,000,000 5,408,559
0 0 $205,408,559
527,299
0 0 0 $527,299

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority

State General Funds

0

46,461,000

Transportation Trust Funds

27,853,928

0

Federal Highway

Administration Highway

Planning and Construction

48,345,440

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$76,199,368

$46,461,000

Payments to Atlanta- Region Transit Link (ATL) Authority

Transportation Trust Funds

9,210,331

0

TOTAL FUNDS

$9,210,331

$0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

200,000,000 534,570,644

0 529,162,085

11,577,366 19,500,000 $765,648,010
61,678,601

11,577,366 19,500,000 $560,239,451
61,151,302

79,527,354
150,000 25,534,484 $166,890,439

79,527,354
150,000 25,534,484 $166,363,140

46,461,000 27,853,928
48,345,440 $122,660,368
9,210,331 $9,210,331

0 27,853,928
48,345,440 $76,199,368
9,210,331 $9,210,331

Changes 0
33,667,360
0 0 $33,667,360
8,030,447
0 0 0 $8,030,447
0 150
8,360 $8,510
0 $0

FY 2026 Budget
0 562,829,445
11,577,366 19,500,000 $593,906,811
69,181,749
79,527,354 150,000
25,534,484 $174,393,587
0 27,854,078
48,353,800 $76,207,878
9,210,331 $9,210,331

368

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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)
Freight Infrastructure Projects
Airport Aid
Transit
Rail
Ports and Waterways Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants Local Road Assistance Administration
Planning
Routine Maintenance
Traffic Management and Control Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Match
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies
Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority Payments to Atlanta- Region Transit Link (ATL) Authority
SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)

FY 2023 Expenditures $2,461,612,720
653,705,809 163,425,431
11,301,164 94,563,367
108,426,185 104,803,549
44,294,093 1,262,084
200,179,569 44,809,161 23,490,455
536,060,117 137,161,660 392,009,047 $4,977,104,411
$97,961,834 13,062,237
$111,024,071

FY 2024 Expenditures $3,308,397,913
485,442,444 178,496,897
18,358,499
105,425,338

FY 2025 Original Budget
$2,074,269,536 476,696,217 193,468,032
12,211,835
102,033,375

77,581,822 109,276,563
39,749,995 1,365,041
207,202,756
245,696,143 43,313,973
621,690,287 133,626,693

72,874,942 108,051,505
13,794,878 1,397,141
220,146,601
62,002,378 27,673,675 560,239,451 166,363,140

$5,575,624,364

$4,091,222,706

$93,551,259 13,128,506
$106,679,765

$76,199,368 9,210,331
$85,409,699

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

$5,088,128,482
2,047,893,055 17,806,643
323,303,342 688,671,645 $3,077,674,685

$5,682,304,129
2,119,369,640 19,318,836
242,293,429 908,071,881 $3,289,053,786

$4,176,632,405 1,611,749,186 175,979,549
$1,787,728,735

State General Funds Motor Fuel Funds Transportation Trust Funds Georgia Transit Trust Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

116,150,561 1,728,159,783
150,215,854 15,927,599
$2,010,453,797

273,756,200 1,895,199,747
200,743,713 23,550,681
$2,393,250,341

41,346,890 2,086,529,283
228,614,524 32,412,973
$2,388,903,670

Amended FY 2025 Budget $2,185,235,163
576,696,217 195,165,032
12,220,855 103,033,375 500,000,000
80,674,942 108,051,505
26,769,878 3,886,608
244,547,435 327,002,378
27,673,675 765,648,010 166,890,439
$5,323,495,512
$122,660,368 9,210,331
$131,870,699
$5,455,366,211
1,611,749,186
175,979,549
$1,787,728,735
1,076,072,357 2,330,537,622
228,614,524 32,412,973
$3,667,637,476

FY 2026 Budget $2,181,680,994 586,696,217 197,646,059
12,223,956 104,342,691
76,515,517 118,036,184
8,956,696 1,398,641 247,644,281 67,502,378 27,680,201 593,906,811 174,393,587
$4,398,624,213
$76,207,878 9,210,331
$85,418,209
$4,484,042,422
1,611,757,546
175,979,549
$1,787,737,095
45,150,783 2,374,878,046
238,271,141 38,005,357
$2,696,305,327

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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 56 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 250-bed facility licensed to provide skilled nursing care to eligible Georgia war veterans. It consists of three skilled nursing care buildings and a transitional support 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 2025 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
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. No change. 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. Provide one-time funds to support the opening of the Sub-Acute Therapy Unit. 2. Increase funds to address rising costs of healthcare.
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. Replace expiring federal funds with state funds to sustain a wraparound services pilot. Total Change
FY 2026 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 3. Increase funds for research on treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and wraparound services to benefit Georgia veterans and their families. Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
$2,000,000 1,500,000
$3,500,000
$1,750,204 $1,750,204
($9,349) 488
1,000,000 $991,139

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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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 3. Increase funds to address rising costs of healthcare. 4. Increase funds for 40 additional beds and submit a plan to reach maximum occupancy to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget and Research Office, and the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office by September 1, 2025. 5. Recognize $2,000,000 provided in the Amended FY2025 budget (HB67, 2025 Session) for the opening of the Sub-Acute Therapy Unit). 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. Total Change

($5,572) 291
($5,281)
$63,638 (842)
1,556,250 2,120,000
Yes $3,739,046
($43,824) 2,329
($41,495)

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Department of Veterans Service
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$28,461,126

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$28,461,126

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$24,210,246 $24,210,246

Changes
$5,250,204 $5,250,204
$0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$33,711,330 $33,711,330

$28,461,126 $28,461,126

$24,210,246 $24,210,246

$24,210,246 $24,210,246

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$3,465,491 $3,465,491
$56,136,863

$0 $0
$5,250,204

$3,465,491 $3,465,491
$61,387,067

$3,465,491 $3,465,491
$56,136,863

Changes
$4,683,409 $4,683,409
$0 $0 $0 $0 $4,683,409

FY 2025 Original Budget

Departmental Administration (DVS)

State General Funds

3,250,634

TOTAL FUNDS

$3,250,634

Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

1,056,318 327,896

TOTAL FUNDS

$1,384,214

Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

14,375,353 23,128,424

Other Funds

3,465,491

TOTAL FUNDS

$40,969,268

Veterans Benefits

State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

9,778,821 753,926

TOTAL FUNDS

$10,532,747

Changes
0 $0
0 0 $0
3,500,000 0 0
$3,500,000
1,750,204 0
$1,750,204

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

3,250,634 $3,250,634

3,250,634 $3,250,634

1,056,318
327,896 $1,384,214

1,056,318
327,896 $1,384,214

17,875,353
23,128,424 3,465,491
$44,469,268

14,375,353
23,128,424 3,465,491
$40,969,268

11,529,025
753,926 $12,282,951

9,778,821
753,926 $10,532,747

Changes
991,139 $991,139
(5,281) 0
($5,281)
3,739,046 0 0
$3,739,046
(41,495) 0
($41,495)

FY 2026 Budget
$33,144,535 $33,144,535
$24,210,246 $24,210,246
$3,465,491 $3,465,491 $60,820,272
FY 2026 Budget
4,241,773 $4,241,773
1,051,037 327,896
$1,378,933
18,114,399 23,128,424
3,465,491 $44,708,314
9,737,326 753,926
$10,491,252

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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 Federal COVID Funds Other Funds
SUBTOTAL
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2023 Expenditures
$2,864,917
1,324,452
39,133,039 15,801,682 $59,124,090

FY 2024 Expenditures
$3,288,013
2,404,276
39,819,608 16,986,204 $62,498,101

FY 2025 Original Budget
$3,250,634
1,384,214
40,969,268 10,532,747 $56,136,863

$59,124,090

$62,498,101

$56,136,863

25,285,949 6,092,237 2,284,982
$33,663,168
25,460,923 $25,460,923

24,368,878 6,117,505 4,483,109
$34,969,492
27,528,609 $27,528,609

24,210,246
3,465,491 $27,675,737
28,461,126 $28,461,126

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$3,250,634 1,384,214
44,469,268 12,282,951 $61,387,067
$61,387,067
24,210,246
3,465,491 $27,675,737
33,711,330 $33,711,330

FY 2026 Budget
$4,241,773 1,378,933
44,708,314 10,491,252 $60,820,272
$60,820,272
24,210,246
3,465,491 $27,675,737
33,144,535 $33,144,535

374

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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.

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

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State Board of Workers' Compensation
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2025 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. No change. Total Change
FY 2026 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 for the Teachers Retirement System to reflect an increase in the actuarially determined employer contribution from 20.78% to 21.91%.
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. 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. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
2. Reflect an adjustment for TeamWorks billings to meet projected expenditures. Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
$152 (34,231) ($34,079)
($8,041) (2,590)
($10,631)

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State Board of Workers' Compensation
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$21,775,490

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$21,775,490

Changes
$0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

$21,775,490 $21,775,490

$21,775,490 $21,775,490

Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
Total Funds

$373,832 $373,832
$22,149,322

$0

$373,832

$373,832

$0

$373,832

$373,832

$0

$22,149,322

$22,149,322

Changes
($44,710) ($44,710)
$0 $0 ($44,710)

FY 2025 Original Budget

Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws

State General Funds

15,155,018

Other Funds

308,353

TOTAL FUNDS

$15,463,371

Board Administration (SBWC)

State General Funds

6,620,472

Other Funds

65,479

TOTAL FUNDS

$6,685,951

Changes
0 0 $0
0 0 $0

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

15,155,018 308,353
$15,463,371

15,155,018 308,353
$15,463,371

6,620,472 65,479
$6,685,951

6,620,472 65,479
$6,685,951

Changes
(34,079) 0
($34,079)
(10,631) 0
($10,631)

FY 2026 Budget
$21,730,780 $21,730,780
$373,832 $373,832 $22,104,612
FY 2026 Budget
15,120,939 308,353
$15,429,292
6,609,841 65,479
$6,675,320

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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 2023 Expenditures
$13,149,567 6,472,350
$19,621,917

FY 2024 Expenditures
$13,869,972 6,427,391
$20,297,363

FY 2025 Original Budget
$15,463,371 6,685,951
$22,149,322

$19,621,917

$20,297,363

$22,149,322

719,044 $719,044
18,902,874 $18,902,874

728,510 $728,510
19,568,852 $19,568,852

373,832 $373,832
21,775,490 $21,775,490

Amended FY 2025 Budget
$15,463,371 6,685,951
$22,149,322
$22,149,322
373,832 $373,832
21,775,490 $21,775,490

FY 2026 Budget $15,429,292
6,675,320 $22,104,612
$22,104,612
373,832 $373,832
21,730,780 $21,730,780

378

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Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2025 Budget Changes
Capital Projects Fund
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to finance capital projects, including facilities, property, and equipment for state entities and to provide funds for the defeasance of outstanding general obligation debt.
Recommended Change: 1. Education, Department of: Georgia School for the Deaf auditorium renovation and addition, Cave Spring, Floyd County. 2. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Additional one-time MRR funding, statewide. 3. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Design and construction for the Translational Research Building - Health Sciences Campus, Augusta University, Augusta, Richmond County. 4. Technical College System of Georgia: One College and Career Academy 5. Community Supervision, Department of: Replace 75 vehicles, statewide. 6. Corrections, Department of: Purchase replacement vehicles, statewide. 7. Corrections, Department of: Furniture, fixtures, and equipment for Washington State Prison, Davisboro, Washington County. 8. Corrections, Department of: Design of new prison, statewide. 9. Investigation, Georgia Bureau of: Construction of the Central Medical Examiner Building, Dry Branch, Bibb County. 10. Investigation, Georgia Bureau of: Design of the Central Crime Lab, Dry Branch, Bibb County. 11. Investigation, Georgia Bureau of: Purchase replacement vehicles, statewide. 12. Investigation, Georgia Bureau of: Replace investigative equipment, statewide. 13. Investigation, Georgia Bureau of: Replace crime lab equipment, statewide. 14. Public Safety, Department of: Replace and outfit 291 vehicles, statewide. 15. Public Safety, Department of: Server upgrades, Atlanta, DeKalb County. 16. Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission: Additional design and construction funds to complete the public safety complex, Athens, Oconee County. 17. Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission: Design a recovery center for victims of human trafficking. 18. State, Secretary of: Complete replacement of Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) for voting machines, statewide. 19. Agriculture, Department of: Renovations and repairs to the Atlanta Farmers Market, Forest Park, Clayton County. 20. Forestry Commission, State: Replace open cab tractors with environmental cabs, statewide. 21. Forestry Commission, State: Purchase new firefighting helicopter, Dry Branch, Macon-Bibb County. 22. Natural Resources, Department of: Major improvements and renovations at Brasstown Valley Resort and Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge, various. 23. Natural Resources, Department of: Purchase replacement ferry at Sapelo Island, McIntosh County. 24. Jekyll Island State Park Authority: Water pollution control plant improvements, Jekyll Island, Glynn County. 25. Georgia World Congress Center Authority: Replace HVAC equipment, Atlanta, Fulton County. 26. Georgia World Congress Center Authority: Planning and engineering for development of International Plaza and expansion of Georgia World Congress Center campus for enhanced revenue generation, Atlanta, Fulton County. 27. Transfer $500,000 for planning, design, and land acquisition for a new behavioral health crisis center in North Metropolitan Atlanta to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. 28. Technical College System of Georgia: Fund cost escalation of the renovation of Stewart Building, Oconee Fall Line Technical College, Sandersville, Washington County. 29. Technical College System of Georgia: Fund cost escalation of the Industrial Systems and Industrial Robotics Training Center at Ogeechee Technical College, Statesboro, Bulloch County. 30. Natural Resources, Department of: Facility major improvements and renovations, statewide. 31. Public Libraries: Major repairs for the Willis L. Miller Library, South Georgia Regional Library System, Valdosta, Lowndes County. 32. Public Libraries: Increase funds for one-time funding for demolition and reconstruction of Nelle Brown Memorial Library, Ohoopee Regional Library System, Lyons, Toombs County. 33. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Increase funds for one-time funding for construction of the renovation of the Harry Downs Building for Nursing and Dental Hygiene, Clayton State University, Morrow, Clayton County.
Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

$6,570,000 20,000,000 99,800,000
3,000,000 4,500,000 11,855,735 46,497,640 30,000,000 43,000,000 5,000,000 4,500,420 4,216,567 1,890,000 16,410,000
450,000 14,629,622
3,583,750 4,015,213 32,401,741 10,989,262 4,785,000 9,000,000 5,600,000 2,825,620 10,000,000 10,000,000
(500,000) 2,600,000
3,000,000 1,650,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 8,000,000
379

Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission
Program Budgets
34. Public Libraries: Increase funds for one-time funding for replacement of O'Kelly Memorial Library, Azalea Regional Library System, Loganville, Walton County.
35. Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission: Fund generators and redundant power systems (Phase I) and replacement of new FM transmission facility in Pelham, Georgia.
36. Public Safety, Department of: Design, construct and equip a new State Patrol facility for post 19, Swainsboro, Emanuel County.
37. Technical College System of Georgia: Construct Multi-Use Commercial Truck Driving Instructional Space, Lanier Technical College, Gainesville Campus, Hall County.
38. Public Libraries: Construct Pelham Carnegie Library, DeSoto Trail Regional Library System, Pelham, Mitchell County.
39. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Design Student Support, Engagement, and Wellness Facilities, Savannah State University, Savannah, Chatham County.
40. Technical College System of Georgia: Athens Technical College Walton Campus Renovation Phase II, Monroe, Walton County.
41. Education, Department of: Construction of the Middle Georgia STEM Academy, Houston County.
42. Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities: Utilize $1,250,000 in existing funds to replace fleet vehicles, statewide.
43. Reflect the redirection of $100,000,000 in funds appropriated for debt defeasance to be used to provide disaster relief financial support for farmers and debris cleanup for timber producers impacted by Hurricane Helene as approved by the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission on November 1, 2024. Total Change

900,000 865,000
2,500,000 1,935,000 3,000,000 6,500,000 5,850,000 2,650,000
Yes Yes
$450,470,570

FY 2026 Budget Changes
Capital Projects Fund
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to finance capital projects, including facilities, property, and equipment for state entities and to provide funds for the defeasance of outstanding general obligation debt.
Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for one-time projects appropriated in the FY 2025 budget (HB 916, 2024 Session).
2. Education, Department of: Capital Outlay Program - Low Wealth for school construction, statewide.
3. Education, Department of: Capital Outlay Program - Additional Low Wealth for local school construction, statewide.
4. Education, Department of: Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide.
5. Education, Department of: Purchase vocational and agriculture education equipment, statewide.
6. Education, Department of: Purchase school buses, statewide.
7. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Equipment and associated demolition for renovation of the Billy C Black Building, Albany State University, Albany, Dougherty County.
8. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Equipment for Nursing and Health Science Addition, College of Coastal Georgia, Brunswick, Glynn County.
9. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Equipment for Herty Hall Renovation, Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville, Baldwin County.
10. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Equipment for the Eastman Campus Expansion, Middle Georgia State University, Eastman, Dodge County.
11. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Equipment for Pafford Building Renovation, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Carroll County.
12. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Complete construction of the renovation of the Harry Downs Building for Nursing and Dental Hygiene, Clayton State University, Morrow, Clayton County.
13. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Construction of the renovation of the Lakeview Nursing and Dental Hygiene building, Georgia Highlands College, Rome, Floyd County.
14. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Construction for the replacement of Natural Sciences Laboratory facilities, Georgia Southwestern State University, Americus, Sumter County.
15. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Construction of the Science and Ag Hill Modernization Phase III - Poultry Science Building Renovation, University of Georgia, Athens, Clarke County.
16. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Design, construction, equipment, and associated demolition for the Space Science and Robotics Facility - Main Campus, Columbus State University, Columbus, Muscogee County.

($866,598,978) 14,902,958 17,596,881
143,563,342 7,345,070
20,000,000 1,900,000 1,600,000 1,400,000 1,700,000 1,800,000 4,000,000 9,700,000
16,100,000 23,000,000 12,200,000

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Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission
Program Budgets
17. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Design, construction, and equipment for the Skiles Critical Infrastructure Renewal and Upgrade, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Fulton County.
18. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Design for the Science and Ag Hill Modernization, Phase IV (Biological Sciences - North Wing), University of Georgia, Athens, Clarke County.
19. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Design, construction, and associated demolition for the Water Tank Replacement, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Tifton, Tift County.
20. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Design and construction for the Building B - Roof Replacement, Georgia Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County.
21. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Design, construction, and equipment for the HVAC and Envelope Renewal - Architecture East and West Buildings, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Fulton County.
22. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Design, construction, and equipment for the Research Support Building - Kennesaw Campus, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Cobb County.
23. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Aviation Equipment for Middle Georgia State University, Eastman, Dodge County.
24. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Equipment and R&D Infrastructure, Georgia Research Alliance, statewide.
25. Georgia Military College: Old Capital Building Paver Repairs Phase IV, Milledgeville, Baldwin County.
26. Georgia Military College: Sibley Cone Library Boiler Replacement, Milledgeville, Baldwin County.
27. Georgia Military College: Cordell Event Center Roof Replacement, Milledgeville, Baldwin County.
28. Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission: Fund replacement of Transmitters and Radio Frequency (RF) Systems (Phase I), statewide.
29. Technical College System of Georgia: System-wide equipment refresh, statewide.
30. Technical College System of Georgia: Construction for renovation and expansion of Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron Academic Complex at Atlanta Technical College, Atlanta, Fulton County.
31. Technical College System of Georgia: Equipment for New Health Sciences Building at Coastal Pines Technical College, Jesup, Wayne County.
32. Technical College System of Georgia: Equipment for expansion of Hugh M. Gillis Medical Building, Vidalia, Toombs County.
33. Technical College System of Georgia: Equipment for new transportation & logistics training center at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, Valdosta, Lowndes County.
34. Technical College System of Georgia: Equipment for trade-industry buildings renovation at Central Georgia Technical College, Macon, Bibb County.
35. Technical College System of Georgia: Equipment for industrial technologies renovation at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, Rome, Floyd County.
36. Technical College System of Georgia: Equipment for BLDG B Advanced Technology Renovation at Lanier Technical College, Cumming, Forsyth County.
37. Technical College System of Georgia: Design and construction for Building B Simulated Training Hospital renovation and expansion at Georgia Piedmont Technical College, Covington, Newton County.
38. Technical College System of Georgia: Design and construction for Automotive Building Expansion at Gwinnett Technical College, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County.
39. Technical College System of Georgia: Design and construction for Building A Renovation Phase II, West Georgia Technical College, Lagrange, Troup County.
40. Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of: Address Regional State Hospitals' significant capital needs according to the 2023 Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC) campus survey partially funded in House Bill 915 (2024 Session), statewide.
41. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Design, construction, and equipment to renovate the Georgia Hall kitchen and dining room and Roosevelt Hall auditorium and stage at Roosevelt Warm Springs, Warm Springs, Meriwether County.
42. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Eliminate safety hazards and replace outdated electrical infrastructure and a damaged underground water line at Georgia Industries for the Blind, Bainbridge, Decatur County.
43. Public Health, Department of: Improvements and renovations to district offices and public health laboratories, statewide.
44. Community Supervision, Department of: Design and construct a new facility for the Columbus Day Reporting Center and Field Office, Columbus, Muscogee County.
45. Corrections, Department of: Design and construction of a long term, acute care unit at Johnson State Prison, Wrightsville, Johnson County.
46. Corrections, Department of: Additional construction at McRae State Prison, McRae-Helena, Telfair County.
47. Defense, Department of: Major repairs, maintenance and sustainment, statewide.
48. Defense, Department of: Site improvements and renovations for six readiness centers, statewide.
49. Investigation, Georgia Bureau of: Furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the Medical Examiner Annex at Headquarters, Decatur, DeKalb County.

20,000,000 2,100,000 2,900,000 3,800,000 5,000,000
3,000,000 3,600,000 5,000,000
290,000 100,000 565,000 955,000 13,435,000 23,370,000 2,880,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,640,000 1,505,000 930,000 9,550,000 8,640,000 11,450,000 10,000,000
7,487,711
1,725,626
1,165,000 6,800,000 6,200,000 15,500,000 4,000,000 12,000,000 5,184,500

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Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission
Program Budgets
50. Investigation, Georgia Bureau of: Design of the Region 10 Investigative Office and Crime Scene Garage, Conyers, Rockdale County.
51. Investigation, Georgia Bureau of: Seven vehicles for new positions, statewide.
52. Investigation, Georgia Bureau of: Major repairs and renovations, statewide.
53. Investigation, Georgia Bureau of: Minor repairs and renovations, statewide.
54. Juvenile Justice, Department of: Additional construction funds for a 56-bed facility expansion, Columbus, Muscogee County.
55. Juvenile Justice, Department of: Design of an 80-bed facility expansion, Macon, Bibb County.
56. Juvenile Justice, Department of: Upgrades to safety and security systems at facilities, statewide.
57. Juvenile Justice, Department of: Replace 30 vehicles, statewide.
58. Public Safety, Department of: Major maintenance, renovations, and repairs, statewide.
59. Public Safety, Department of: Provide funds for maintenance, renovations, and repairs at Waycross Post 22, Ware County.
60. Public Safety, Department of: Aviation major maintenance, renovations, and repairs, statewide.
61. Public Safety, Department of: Fencing and security upgrades, statewide.
62. Public Safety Training Center: Design and construction of a new Basic Law Enforcement Training building, Forsyth, Monroe County.
63. Public Safety Training Center: Elevator modernization of the main academic building, Forsyth, Monroe County.
64. Public Safety Training Center: Construction of an additional braking exercise to support the expanded basic program, Forsyth, Monroe County.
65. Public Safety Training Center: Construction of a new Department of Public Safety Training building and range, Forsyth, Monroe County.
66. Public Safety Training Center: Two vehicles for new positions, Forsyth, Monroe County.
67. Driver Services, Department of: Replace scanners and copiers, statewide.
68. Driver Services, Department of: Replace six vehicles and one semi-truck, statewide.
69. Driver Services, Department of: Renovate the Rincon Customer Service Center, Rincon, Effingham County.
70. Driver Services, Department of: Purchase 10 self-service kiosks, statewide.
71. Driver Services, Department of: Generator and HVAC replacement, statewide.
72. Labor, Department of: Maintenance, repairs, and renovations at facilities, statewide.
73. Law, Department of: Purchase 10 vehicles for the Prosecution Division, statewide.
74. Georgia Building Authority: Construction and equipment to complete the renovation of the Agriculture Building, Atlanta, Fulton County.
75. Agriculture, Department of: Renovations at Tifton Laboratory for recommissioning, Tifton, Tift County.
76. Agriculture, Department of: Replace equipment for Consumer Protection program, statewide.
77. Georgia Environmental Finance Authority: Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Funds match, statewide.
78. Forestry Commission, State: Facility major improvements and renovations, statewide.
79. Forestry Commission, State: Replace equipment and vehicles, statewide.
80. Forestry Commission, State: Completion of Liberty-Long Office, Ludowici, Long County.
81. Department of Natural Resources: Facility major improvements and renovations, statewide.
82. Department of Natural Resources: New construction of a consolidated Region 2 office, Gainesville, Hall County.
83. Department of Natural Resources: Replace Environmental Protection Division (EPD) vehicles and lab equipment, statewide.
84. Veterans Service, Department of: Provide state matching funds to complete elevator upgrades in Augusta and Milledgeville, and replace air handling units and roofing, repair flooring and drives, and install cameras at the Milledgeville Georgia War Veterans Home and Cemetery, Milledgeville, Baldwin County.
85. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Construction of the Science, Technology Engineering, and Math (STEM) Building, University of North Georgia, Dahlonega, Lumpkin County.
86. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Renovate the Education Center, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, Lowndes County.
87. Technical College System of Georgia: Equipment for the Colonel Ralph Puckett Veterans Education Center Transition Resource (VECTR) Workforce Development Center at Columbus Technical College, Columbus, Muscogee County.
88. Technical College System of Georgia: Design for the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Technology Building at Augusta Technical College, Augusta, Columbia County.
89. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Georgia Public Library Service - Major repairs and renovations, statewide.

3,800,000
508,146 2,765,000 1,100,000 3,500,000
3,630,500 5,000,000 1,172,750 1,405,000
250,000
600,000 5,000,000 15,921,103
1,265,000
783,200
13,442,000
112,000 891,000 500,000 100,000 431,000 542,000 2,000,000 350,000 44,477,954
1,033,250 844,738
24,900,000
1,410,000 1,785,000
814,000 12,780,000 13,600,000
1,120,000
2,071,607
31,000,000
5,000,000
3,000,000
2,100,000
2,500,000

382

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission
Program Budgets
90. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Georgia Public Library Service - Technology Grants to Public Libraries.
91. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Georgia Public Library Service - Renovation of the Doraville Library, DeKalb County Library System, Doraville, DeKalb County.
92. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Georgia Public Library Service - Addition of the DaltonWhitfield County Library, Northwest Georgia Regional Library System, Dalton, Whitfield County.
93. Regents, University System of Georgia, Board of: Georgia Public Library Service - Construction of the East Side Branch, Athens Regional Library System, Athens, Clarke County.
94. Agriculture, Department of: Design and construction for new Regulatory Lab Building, Forest Park, Clayton County.
95. Georgia Building Authority: Renovation of Capitol Hill, Atlanta, Fulton County.
96. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Infrastructure and facility upgrades for Cooperative Extension Service Research and Education Center, statewide.
97. Natural Resources, Department of: Construction of park improvements at Tallulah Gorge State Park, Tallulah Falls, Rabun County.
98. Regents, University System of Georgia Board of: Construction at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, University of Georgia, Athens, Clarke County.
99. Veterans Service, Department of: Utilize state matching funds ($3,155,000) appropriated in House Bill 916 (2024 Session) for elevator upgrades and Milledgeville campus improvements to replace three of six elevators and apply for federal match to complete both projects, Augusta and Milledgeville, Richmond and Baldwin Counties. Total Change

1,000,000 400,000
1,000,000 2,000,000 4,000,000 15,000,000 5,000,000 1,300,000 2,350,000
Yes
($150,862,642)

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Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$866,598,978

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$866,598,978

Changes
$450,470,570 $450,470,570

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

Changes

$1,317,069,548 $1,317,069,548

$866,598,978 $866,598,978

($150,862,642) ($150,862,642)

Total Funds

$866,598,978

$450,470,570

$1,317,069,548

$866,598,978 ($150,862,642)

FY 2026 Budget
$715,736,336 $715,736,336
$715,736,336

Capital Projects Fund State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2025 Original Budget

Changes

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

Changes

866,598,978 $866,598,978

450,470,570 $450,470,570

1,317,069,548 $1,317,069,548

866,598,978 $866,598,978

(150,862,642) ($150,862,642)

FY 2026 Budget
715,736,336 $715,736,336

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Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Capital Projects Fund SUBTOTAL
Total Funds Less: SUBTOTAL
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2023 Expenditures

FY 2024 Expenditures $1,527,012,775
$1,527,012,775

FY 2025 Original Budget
$866,598,978
$866,598,978

$1,527,012,775

$866,598,978

Amended FY 2025 Budget $1,317,069,548 $1,317,069,548
$1,317,069,548

FY 2026 Budget $715,736,336 $715,736,336
$715,736,336

1,527,012,775 $1,527,012,775

866,598,978 $866,598,978

1,317,069,548 $1,317,069,548

715,736,336 $715,736,336

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Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
Program Budgets
Amended FY 2025 Budget Changes

GO Bonds Issued

1. Redirect $15,000,000 in 20-year issued bonds from FY 2022 (HB 81, Bond #353.612)(2021 Session) for the

Yes

Lake Lanier Island Development Authority for the purpose of constructing the Lake Lanier Islands Conference

Center to be used for infrastructure rehabilitation projects.

2. Redirect $5,000,000 in 20-year issued bonds from FY 2021 (HB 793, Bond #113)(2020 Session) for the Lake

Yes

Lanier Island Development Authority for the purpose of constructing the Lake Lanier Islands Conference

Center to be used for infrastructure rehabilitation projects.

3. Redirect $511,219.84 in 5-year issued bonds from FY 2020 (HB 31, Bond 355.404)(2019 Session) for the

Yes

Georgia Bureau of Investigation for the purpose of purchasing a message switch for the Georgia Crime

Information Center to be used to design a perimeter security fence at GBI Headquarters, Decatur, DeKalb

County.

Total Change

$0

GO Bonds New

1. Repeal the remaining $1,020,000 of $185,140,000 in 20-year bonds for the State Board of Education

Yes

authorized in the Fiscal Year 2020 General Appropriations Act (HB 31, Bond #355.101)(2019 Session) to fund

the Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction.

2. Repeal $835,000 from an original authorization of $160,825,000 in 20-year bonds for the State Board of

Yes

Education in the Fiscal Year 2021 General Appropriations Act (HB 793, Bond #1)(2020 Session) to fund the

Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction.

3. Repeal the remaining $8,475,000 from an original authorization of $73,560,000 in 20-year bonds for the State

Yes

Board of Education in the Fiscal Year 2021 General Appropriations Act (HB 793, Bond #3)(2020 Session) to

fund the Capital Outlay Program - Low Wealth for local school construction.

4. Repeal $3,100,000 from an original authorization of $106,235,000 in 20-year bonds for the State Board of

Yes

Education in the Fiscal Year 2022 General Appropriations Act (HB 81, Bond #353.101)(2021 Session) to fund

the Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction.

5. Repeal $245,000 from an original authorization of $9,000,000 in 20-year bonds for the State Board of

Yes

Education in the Fiscal Year 2022 General Appropriations Act (HB 81, Bond #353.103)(2021 Session) to fund

the Capital Outlay Program - Low Wealth for local school construction.

6. Repeal $485,000 from an original authorization of $45,805,000 in 20-year bonds for the State Board of

Yes

Education in the Fiscal Year 2023 General Appropriations Act (HB 911, Bond #1)(2022 Session) to fund the

Capital Outlay Program - Low Wealth for local school construction.

7. Repeal $15,805,000 from an original authorization of $40,950,000 in 20-year bonds for the State Board of

Yes

Education in the Fiscal Year 2024 General Appropriations Act (HB 19, Bond #376.104)(2023 Session) to fund

the Capital Outlay Program - Regular Advance for local school construction.

8. Repeal $2,950,000 from an original authorization of $37,275,000 in 20-year bonds for the State Board of

Yes

Education in the Fiscal Year 2024 General Appropriations Act (HB 19, Bond #376.101)(2023 Session) to fund

the Capital Outlay Program - Low Wealth for local school construction.

9. Repeal $1,350,000 in 5-year bonds for the Technical College System of Georgia authorized in the Fiscal Year

Yes

2024 General Appropriations Act (HB 19, Bond #375.261)(2023 Session) to design the Advanced

Manufacturing and Engineering Technology Facility at Augusta Technical College.

10. Repeal $2,185,000 in 5-year bonds for the Technical College System of Georgia authorized in the Fiscal Year

Yes

2023 General Appropriations Act (HB 911, Bond #37)(2022 Session) to design the Trades and Industrial

Building Additional Project at Oconee Fall Line Tech and subsequently redirected to be used for design of the

Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Technology Building at Augusta Technical College ($1,350,000)

and design of the renovation and expansion of the Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron Academic Complex ($835,000).

11. Repeal $2,920,000 in 5-year bonds for the Technical College System of Georgia authorized in the Fiscal Year

Yes

2023 General Appropriations Act (HB 911, Bond #35)(2022 Session) to design the Business and Technology

Center at Coastal Pines Technical College and subsequently redirected to be used to design the Advanced

Manufacturing Center at Columbus Technical College ($1,825,000) and to design the renovation and

expansion of the Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron Academic Complex at Atlanta Technical College ($1,095,000).

12. Repeal $1,300,000 in 5-year bonds for the Department of Juvenile Justice authorized in the Fiscal Year 2023

Yes

General Appropriations Act (HB 911, Bond #53)(2022 Session) to design the Macon Youth Development

Campus replacement facility prototype and medical unit and fund with construction in FY 2026.

13. Repeal $10,000,000 in 20-year bonds for the Lake Lanier Island Development Authority authorized in the

Yes

Fiscal Year 2023 General Appropriations Act (HB 911, Bond #65)(2022 Session) for construction of the Lake

Lanier Islands Conference Center.

Total Change

$0

386

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
Program Budgets
FY 2026 Budget Changes
GO Bonds Issued 1. Reduce funds for debt service to reflect the savings from retirement of state general obligation debt. 2. Increase funds for debt service. 3. Recognize prepayment of debt service in the Amended FY2025 budget (HB67, 2025 Session). 4. Redirect $2,447,642 in 20-year issued bonds from FY 2020 (HB31, Bond #355.101) for the State Board of Education for the purposes of financing educational facilities for county and independent school districts through the Capital Outlay Program Regular to be used for the FY2026 Capital Outlay Program Regular for local school construction, statewide. Total Change
GO Bonds New 1. No change. Total Change

($119,717,575) 4,742
(4,162,288) Yes
($123,875,121)
$0 $0

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Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2025 Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds

$1,076,033,094

Motor Fuel Funds

114,936,717

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,190,969,811

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified TOTAL FEDERAL RECOVERY FUNDS

$13,394,235 $13,394,235

Changes

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

Changes

FY 2026 Budget

$0 $1,076,033,094

$1,076,033,094

($110,503,160)

$965,529,934

0

114,936,717

114,936,717

(13,371,961)

101,564,756

$0 $1,190,969,811 $1,190,969,811 ($123,875,121) $1,067,094,690

$0

$13,394,235

$13,394,235

$0

$13,394,235

$13,394,235

$0

$13,394,235

$0

$13,394,235

Total Funds

$1,204,364,046

$0 $1,204,364,046 $1,204,364,046 ($123,875,121) $1,080,488,925

GO Bonds Issued
State General Funds
Motor Fuel Funds Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified
TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2025 Original Budget
1,076,033,094 114,936,717
13,394,235 $1,204,364,046

Changes

Amended FY 2025 Budget

FY 2025 Original Budget

Changes

FY 2026 Budget

0

1,076,033,094

1,076,033,094 (110,503,160)

0

114,936,717

114,936,717

(13,371,961)

965,529,934 101,564,756

0

13,394,235

13,394,235

0

13,394,235

$0 $1,204,364,046 $1,204,364,046 ($123,875,121) $1,080,488,925

388

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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 2023 Expenditures $1,344,833,737
68,056,004
$1,412,889,741

FY 2024 Expenditures $1,142,695,409
77,284,842
$1,219,980,251

FY 2025 Original Budget
$1,204,364,046
$1,204,364,046

$1,412,889,741

$1,219,980,251

$1,204,364,046

15,999,850 150,564,941 $166,564,791
1,133,863,675 112,461,275
$1,246,324,950

14,629,278 38,542,632 $53,171,910
1,062,283,124 104,525,217
$1,166,808,341

13,394,235
$13,394,235
1,076,033,094 114,936,717
$1,190,969,811

Amended FY 2025 Budget $1,204,364,046
$1,204,364,046
$1,204,364,046
13,394,235
$13,394,235
1,076,033,094 114,936,717
$1,190,969,811

FY 2026 Budget $1,080,488,925
$1,080,488,925
$1,080,488,925
13,394,235
$13,394,235
965,529,934 101,564,756 $1,067,094,690

Budget in Brief Amended FY 2025 and FY 2026

389