Budget in brief, amended fiscal year 2008 and fiscal year 2009

Governor Sonny Perdue State of Georgia
B I B udget n rief
Amended Fiscal Year 2008 and Fiscal Year 2009

BUDGET IN BRIEF
___________________________________________________
AMENDED FISCAL YEAR 2008
AND
FISCAL YEAR 2009
SONNY PERDUE, GOVERNOR STATE OF GEORGIA
TREY CHILDRESS
DIRECTOR OFFICE OF PLANNING AND BUDGET
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION DIRECTOR'S LETTER Budget Highlights .................................................................................................................. 1 Revenue Adjustments and Appropriation Transfers by Executive Order .............................. 6 Salary Adjustments ................................................................................................................ 7 Vetoes by the Governor ......................................................................................................... 8
FINANCIAL SUMMARIES Estimated State Revenues, Appropriations and Reserves ............................................. 12 Georgia Revenues ......................................................................................................... 13 Sources of State Revenue ............................................................................................. 14 Revenue History ........................................................................................................... 15 Revenue Shortfall Reserve............................................................................................ 16 State Funds Appropriations........................................................................................... 17 State Funds Appropriations by Policy Area.................................................................. 19 How State Dollars Are Spent ....................................................................................... 23 Total Appropriation by Fund Source Amended FY 2008.......................................... 24 Total Appropriation by Fund Source FY 2009 .......................................................... 26 History of State Funds Appropriation........................................................................... 28 Lottery Funds Summary ............................................................................................... 29 Tobacco Settlement Fund Summary ............................................................................. 30 Summary of Critical Job Classification Adjustments ................................................... 31 Summary of Special Job Classification Adjustments ................................................... 32
DEPARTMENT SUMMARIES Legislative Branch:
Georgia Senate.............................................................................................................. 35 Georgia House of Representatives................................................................................ 37 Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices...................................................................... 39 Audits and Accounts, Department of ............................................................................ 41 Judicial Branch: Court of Appeals........................................................................................................... 44 Judicial Council ............................................................................................................ 46 Juvenile Courts ............................................................................................................. 49 Prosecuting Attorneys................................................................................................... 51 Superior Courts ............................................................................................................. 53 Supreme Court .............................................................................................................. 56 Executive Branch: Accounting Office, State............................................................................................... 58 Administrative Services, Department of ....................................................................... 60 Agriculture, Department of ........................................................................................... 66 Banking and Finance, Department of ........................................................................... 69 Community Affairs, Department of .............................................................................. 72 Community Health, Department of............................................................................... 78 Corrections, Department of........................................................................................... 88 Defense, Department of ................................................................................................ 97 Driver Services, Department of .................................................................................. 100 Early Care and Learning, Department of .................................................................... 103

Table of Contents
Economic Development, Department of..................................................................... 106 Education, State Board of ........................................................................................... 112 Employees' Retirement System .................................................................................. 124 Forestry Commission, Georgia ................................................................................... 127 Governor, Office of the............................................................................................... 130 Human Resources, Department of .............................................................................. 135 Insurance, Office of the Commissioner of .................................................................. 164 Investigation, Georgia Bureau of ................................................................................ 167 Juvenile Justice, Department of .................................................................................. 173 Labor, Department of.................................................................................................. 178 Law, Department of .................................................................................................... 183 Natural Resources, Department of .............................................................................. 185 Pardons and Paroles, Department of ........................................................................... 192 Properties Commission, State ..................................................................................... 195 Public Defender Standards Council, Georgia ............................................................. 197 Public Safety, Department of ...................................................................................... 200 Public Service Commission ........................................................................................ 207 Regents, University System of Georgia...................................................................... 209 Revenue, Department of ............................................................................................. 218 Secretary of State ........................................................................................................ 223 Soil and Water Conservation Commission, State ....................................................... 230 State Personnel Administration................................................................................... 233 Student Finance Commission, Georgia....................................................................... 235 Teachers' Retirement System ..................................................................................... 242 Technical College System of Georgia, The ................................................................ 244 Transportation, Department of.................................................................................... 247 Veterans Service, Department of ................................................................................ 256 Workers' Compensation, State Board of .................................................................... 259 General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, State of Georgia .......................................... 261 Local Assistance Grants.............................................................................................. 269

OFFICE OF PLANNING AND BUDGET


Sonny Perdue Governor

Trey Childress Director

Dear Fellow Georgians:
The attached report provides detailed budgetary information for the State of Georgia for both the Amended Fiscal Year (AFY) 2008 budget and the Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 budget. The introduction of this report includes a summary of budget highlights for both the AFY 2008 and the FY 2009 budget years. This provides the reader with an overview of expenditure changes in the major policy areas of Educated, Healthy, Safe, Growing, and Best Managed Georgia. The remainder of the publication is divided into two sections, the financial summary information and more detailed department data. Financial summary information begins with an overview of state revenues by source and appropriation data. The final section of this publication includes detail appropriations of state funds for all departments of the state and presented at the program level. The information is intended to provide Georgians with an understanding of the financial position of the state and the spending authorized by the most recent legislative session.

Sincerely,
Trey Childress, Director
Governor's Office of Planning and Budget


Office: 404-656-3820

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
270 Washington Street, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Fax: 404-656-7198

BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATED GEORGIA
Education continues to be Georgia's number one priority, representing an investment of over 55% of the state's total budget. This commitment to education is based on the belief that by preparing Georgians for the challenges of this new century they can realize the American dream of ever expanding opportunities and a better life.
This budget demonstrates the state's dedication to education by funding enrollment growth in all levels of education: Pre-K, K-12, and higher education.
Significant funds are also committed to major capital projects to deal with the large enrollment growth in education. Funding for facilities is appropriated to insure that classrooms will be available for Georgia students from the time they enter kindergarten to the time they pursue college.
Early Care and Learning
FY 2009 $6,425,206 in lottery funds was added to fund enrollment growth and ensure that quality PreKindergarten is available to all interested students, thereby increasing the total number of slots in the PreKindergarten program to 79,000.
Student Finance
FY 2009 Increase Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG) from $1,100 to $1,200 per award to assist Georgia students attending private colleges and universities.
Increase funds for the North Georgia ROTC grants from $750 per semester to $1,500 per semester for students who accept a military commission.
Increase funds for the HOPE private scholarship to raise the award amount from $3,000 to $3,500 to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an eligible private postsecondary institution.
K-12 Public Schools
Amended FY 2008 $210,240,000 in 20-year general obligation bonds for capital outlay construction in local school systems.
$109,091,946 to recognize a 1.23 percent increase in enrollment growth for the QBE mid-term adjustment for a total of 1,627,660 students in grades K-12.
$27,455,432 to recognize midterm adjustment for the Equalization Grant.
$1,624,745 in funding for the Georgia Virtual School to provide a total of 5,165 courses.

FY 2009 $218,163,203 in funding for QBE enrollment growth of 1.23 percent ($83,126,348) and for training and experience ($135,036,855).
$548,529,543 in Equalization Grant funding to recognize the gap in wealth between school systems.
$105,135,000 in 20-year general obligation bonds for capital outlay construction in local school systems.
$200,000 to provide new teachers with mentors during their first year of teaching. Veteran teachers with Master Teacher certification may earn $500 per year to mentor one or two new teachers.
$260,226 to expand funding of $100 classroom gift cards to all full-time classroom teachers and media specialists to purchase classroom/library supplies. More than 119,430 teachers and media specialists used these cards to purchase instructional materials in FY 2008
$1,831,870 in funding for the Georgia Virtual School to provide a total of 6,500 courses.
$7,586,154 in additional funds to continue the graduation coach program in middle and high schools. This program began in FY 2007 as an innovative way to increase the high school graduation rate. The graduation coaches identify students who are at risk of dropping out of school and develop strategies and interventions to help these students graduate from high school.
$1,337,317 to create a Math Mentor program. These mentors will work within the schools with the highest need for improving math scores.
University System
FY 2009 $115,488,249 to reflect a 3.36 percent increase in credit hours, bringng the total number of hours generated to 6,843,691. The credit hours were generated by 266,444 students. Both numbers represent an all time high for the University System of Georgia (USG).
$125,431 to increase the public library state grants formula based on an increase in state population.
$6,500,000 to Georgia Gwinnett College for start-up cost and accreditation requirements. GGC is the first new college in the University System of Georgia since 1970. The college enrolled its first freshman class of 852 students in Fall 2007.
$7,161,000 to expand the Medical College of Georgia course offerings to regional campuses throughout Georgia.
$700,000 for the Agricultural Experiment Station and $300,000 for Cooperative Extension Service to provide

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for ongoing maintenance and operating needs across the state.
$800,000 to provide for infrastructure needs at the UGA-Griffin campus.
$7,500,000 for venture capital funding for the Georgia Research Alliance to be matched by private funds.
$1,000,000 for Eminent Scholars at Georgia Southern University and Kennesaw State University.
$316,370,000 in bonds for new capital projects and major repairs and rehabilitation for all USG institutions. This includes a School of Dentistry at Medical College of Georgia, a nursing and health science building at Gordon College and a prep school facility for Georgia Military College.
Technical College System of Georgia
FY 2009 $115,900,000 in bonds for new capital projects and minor repairs and rehabilitation for DTAE institutions. This includes design and construction of a life sciences building at Gwinnett Technical College and a logistic training center at Albany Technical College.
HEALTHY GEORGIA
Health care costs continue to be a major budgetary challenge to state government. Eligibility verification, utilization management and the implementation of managed care continue to allow Georgia to reduce Medicaid appropriations without service or eligibility reductions. This has allowed the state to continue to provide quality care to its most vulnerable and needy populations.
This budget continues the diligent efforts made to contain increasing costs related to programs such as Medicaid and the State Health Benefit Plan, and investing in community-based solutions for consumers who will receive the best outcomes in such a setting. These recommendations are designed to best provide for Georgians in their most critical times of need.
Community Health
FY 2009 $1,423,047 to add 100 Independent Care Waiver Program (ICWP) slots for the Money Follows the Person Demonstration Grant to move qualified members from institutions to the community (Total Funds: $3,968,341).
$1,170,614 in funds for 75 slots in the Independent Care Waiver Program to address the community waiting list (Total Funds: $3,264,400).

$500,000 in grants to fund the Southeastern Firefighters' Burn Foundation to assist in the care of indigent burn victims.
$1,100,000 for Medicaid expansion for Foster Care children up to the age of 21 (Total Funds: $3,067,867).
$17,296,679 to provide state funds to cover projected benefit expenditures in the PeachCare program.
$9,250,000 in tobacco settlement funding to increase access to primary health care in rural Georgia through the development of regional systems of care.
$30,000,000 in state funds in addition to last year's investment of nearly $147,000,000 in total funds to provide for Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) for retiree healthcare which will fund approximately 75 percent of the annual required contribution.
A 7.5 percent employee premium increase to more closely reflect a 75 percent employer/ 25 percent employee share of health care cost incurred, coupled with strategic health plan pricing as an incentive to employees to enroll in consumer driven health plans.
$16,935,427 to implement the Health Insurance Partnership, providing small businesses and their employees' access to affordable health insurance, with the goal of decreasing the uninsured population by approximately 25,000 Georgians.
$17,650,154 to more appropriately reimburse for capital expenditures incurred to upgrade Georgia nursing homes.
$34,688,984 to provide for rate increases for hospitals, trauma hospitals, physicians and home health providers to maintain access and quality of care standards.
Human Resources
FY 2009 $11,100,000 in funding for crisis services in the community for mental health and addictive disease consumers: Mobile Crisis Services ($2,800,000), Three Assertive Community Treatment teams ($2,600,000) and Three Crisis Stabilization programs ($5,700,000).
$2,373,790 for the increase in adoption assistance caseload and provide a one-time post adoption payment to children who have been adopted but do not receive on-going adoption assistance.
$240,000 increased funds for the start-up of the Georgia Commission to Save the Cure.
$225,000 for Forensic Division Coordinators (5) to assist in diverting non-violent mentally ill consumers from state hospital custody.
$21,000,000 for the state mental health hospitals to improve operations, quality of care and patient outcomes.

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$11,100,000 to fund community based mental health services in order to increase access, serve an additional 11,000 consumers, and mitigate the flow of mental health patients into state hospitals.
$6,248,458 to fund 500 waiver slots for the Mental Retardation Waiver Program. This represents a continued commitment to the development of these services, as part of the over $40,000,000 invested in the previous six fiscal years.
$21,883,875 to satisfy the funding needs of Georgia's child welfare system, and provide appropriate protection and care for the child victims of neglect and abuse.
SAFE GEORGIA
All Georgians should feel safe in their homes, on their streets, and in their communities. Government should provide the framework for this standard of security and confidence. These recommendations are designed to maintain a criminal justice system that can dispense justice swiftly and surely, and provide the law enforcement community with the tools and the resources to detect and prevent crimes, and to respond effectively when crimes do occur.
This budget supports the safety of Georgia's citizens by providing funding and services for those programs and initiatives that meet the performance expectations demanded by the people of this state. Funds are provided to ensure adequate bed space for both adult and juvenile offenders. In addition new funds provide for expanded rehabilitative services for youthful offenders.
Corrections
FY 2009 $13,829,769 to provide the appropriate infrastructure and bed capacity for offenders in the Department of Corrections secure facilities across the state. This will provide over 2,000 secure beds.
$4,439,303 to provide additional sentencing options for low level offenders (96 beds) and transitional options (150 beds) for successful offender re-entry.
$4,314,781 to increase mental health professional ratios and continue to provide core mental health services for a growing inmate mental health population.
$1,313,441 to provide funding for 14 positions at 2 day reporting centers within the state as a means of providing intensive substance abuse treatment to probationers who have not responded to more traditional supervision and treatment efforts. This system can help to rehabilitate these individuals and successfully reduce recidivism rates.

Georgia Bureau of Investigation
FY 2009 $238,366 is recommended to expand DNA testing services and assist in the reduction of unsolved and other "cold" cases.
$1,067,298 to establish an Identity Theft Unit to protect Georgia's citizens from instances of identity theft and other cases of fraud and misrepresentation, and vigorously pursue offenders engaging in such activity.
Juvenile Justice
FY 2009 $5,266,580 to provide necessary funding for the Institutional Foster Care system in light of changes in federal reimbursement policies.
$3,199,738 in new funds to add 67 Juvenile Probation and Parole Specialist staff in the Community Supervision program to provide rehabilitative services to youth placed in non-secure community settings.
$1,000,000 in the Children and Youth Coordinating Council to continue development of a system of care to coordinate delivery of community-based services for children with severe emotional disorders.
Public Safety
FY 2009 $5,878,054 to provide necessary infrastructure and other investments for the Georgia State Patrol; including 2 trooper schools to recruit and train new staff, and funding to ensure existing staff are able to effectively perform their duties and protect Georgia's roads and the people who travel them.
$1,976,302 to provide funding for computer-aided dispatch and computer terminals in patrol vehicles; increasing the efficiency of state troopers.
GROWING GEORGIA
Georgia's vast natural and economic resources provide this state with a strong competitive advantage. However, this base must be continually developed and protected. A foundation of solid growth, built on policies that encourage business investment and job growth, has encouraged hundreds of thousands of people to choose Georgia as their home over the past decade. In just seven years, the state's population has increased by 1.4 million persons. Georgia is now the ninth most populous state in the nation, with a population exceeding 9.5 million.
These recommendations reflect the development needs of a rapidly growing state. They include investments in Georgia's economy by maintaining a business climate that sustains the state's existing companies, attracts new business, and empowers small businesses to grow

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and create jobs throughout the state. Similarly, they preserve the high quality of life Georgia's citizens expect by developing and protecting the state's unique and abundant natural resources.
Transportation
Amended FY 2008 $49,084,792 in motor fuel funds for local roads, the second highest level of funding since FY 1999.
FY 2009 $4,700,000 in bonds for right-of-way acquisition and construction of a park and ride lot for the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority's Xpress program. Xpress plays an important role in providing the Atlanta region's citizens a reliable commute alternative.
$230,000,000 in motor-fuel funded bonds for the Governor's Fast Forward program-- with the goal of promoting short- and long-term congestion relief, spurring economic development, adding capacity to Georgia's highways, and improving the efficiency of the existing highway network. $10,500,000 in motor fuel funded bonds to replace the district office in Tennille, Washington County.
$3,405,000 in bonds to matched federal funds for the Savannah Harbor Dike Disposal Area project, Savannah, Chatham County.
$730,000 for federally-required inspections of 2 King Airs to ensure aircraft safety and to prevent the planes from being grounded.
Natural Resources
FY 2009 $25,000,000 in bonds to fund the design and construction of public infrastructure improvements on Jekyll Island.
$3,000,000 in bonds for the continued development of the Resaca Battlefield Historic Site in preparation for the Civil War commemoration and to support Georgia's cultural tourism efforts.
$1,000,000 in bonds for beach restoration on Tybee Island.
$425,000 to continue the coastal groundwater and surface water monitoring program to allow EPD to make data-driven decisions regarding permitting of groundwater withdrawals to prevent salt water intrusion on Georgia's coast.
$450,000 to fill 11 vacant positions in wildlife management areas to provide for adequate law enforcement protection.
Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority

FY 2009 $30,000,000 in bonds for reservoirs and water system improvements throughout Georgia.
$42,000,000 in bonds to fund statewide water and sewer infrastructure loans for local communities through the Georgia Fund program.
$2,400,000 in bonds to provide the state match for the federal Clean Water State Revolving Fund for water and sewer infrastructure loans for local communities.
$5,600,000 in bonds to provide the state match for the federal Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for water and sewer infrastructure loans for local communities.
Economic Development
FY 2009 $9,800,000 in bonds to acquire property, design, and construct additional parking at the Georgia World Congress Center.
BEST MANAGED STATE
Best managed means developing a culture of effectiveness and efficiency at all levels of government and finding innovative solutions to the most difficult problems facing Georgia and its people. A best managed state assesses the long-term implications of current and future policies and programs, provides decision-makers with quality data and information, and tracks progress and recognizes success.
This budget and its recommendations are evidence of a continuing effort to marry the budget development process with policy objectives and management best practices that will improve efficiency, effectiveness, and outcomes for Georgia.
Driver Services
FY 2009 $1,102,953 to improve security and management of driver's license information and data to protect Georgia's citizens from instances of identity theft and other cases of fraud or misrepresentation.
Revenue
FY 2009 $1,210,020 to continue the development of the Department of Revenue's Data Warehouse, and increases the effectiveness and efficiency of the tax collection and revenue dispersal process.

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$10,750,000 in bond funding to aid in the development of this initiative by providing for the infrastructure needs these projects require.
Forestry Commission
FY 2009 $2,500,000 in bonds for fire fighting equipment so that rangers can continue to respond to fires in a timely manner, and work to contain them before they spread.

Office of the Governor
FY 2009 $300,000 to improve customer service experiences across the state by enhancing the infrastructure of the state's Call Center and Knowledge Base, and expand the manner in which citizens may more readily access the information they seek has been included in the Office of Consumer Affairs budget.

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REVENUE ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROPRIATION TRANSFERS BY EXECUTIVE ORDER

Several Appropriations in the original FY 2008
Appropriations Act were transferred to other agencies through Executive Orders signed by Governor Perdue. These transfers will explain differences in the original FY 2008 appropriations as shown in this publication as compared to those shown in the FY 2008 Budget in Brief. The transfers include:

Revenue Adjustments

Revenue Estimate

The Governor reduced the revenue estimate by

$245,000,000,

from

$21,425,140,103

to

$21,180,140,103 for FY 2009 based on new economic

forecasts since the initial budget was submitted to the

General Assembly.

Transfers by Executive Order
HB 1054 passed by the General Assembly during the 2008 Legislative Session created the following:
The Governor's Office for Children and Families as an attached agency to Office of the Governor;
Consolidated the Children and Youth Coordinating Council with the Children's Trust Fund Commission;
Renamed the Office of the Child Advocate as Child Advocate for the Protection of Children; and
Placed the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel as an attached agency to the Office of the Governor, under the supervision of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children.
Governor's Office for Children and Families
To comply with the Governor's Executive Order on HB 1054, the following transfer of funds will take effect:
$7,291,902 in state general funds, $389,692 in other funds and $2,336,481 in federal funds, 4 positions and associated equipment is transferred from the Children's Trust Fund Commission; and $2,196,879 in state general funds, $4,869,756 in federal funds, 4 positions, 1 motor vehicle and equipment is transferred from the Children and Youth Coordinating Council to the Governor's Office for Children and Families.

The Children and Youth Coordinating Council will transfer 1 position to the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget.
The Georgia Child Fatality and Review Panel will transfer $379,815 in state general funds, $72,534 in federal funds, 3 positions and equipment to the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children.
General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
The Georgia Constitution and the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission Act provide that general obligation debt can be issued for state authorities only if they were created and activated prior to November 8, 1960. Three General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund appropriations were authorized to such authorities. The appropriations were transferred by Executive Orders to state agencies authorized to acquire, construct, operate, maintain, expand, and improve certain projects and to contract and to enter into leases with the Authority for common purposes.
Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority $622,566 in state general funds and $7,290,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt were transferred to the Department of Natural Resources.
Georgia Regional Transportation Authority $401,380 in state general funds and $4,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt were transferred to the Department of Community Affairs.
Georgia World Congress Center $1,155,000 in state general funds and $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt were transferred to the Department of Economic Development.
Tornadoes in Parts of Georgia
$2,600,000 in unallotted state general funds from the Department of Community Health, Administration program to the Office of the Governor, to cover expenses associated with the tornado recovery by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency.

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SALARY ADJUSTMENTS IN HB 990 FOR FY 2009

Total state general funds in the amount of $253,802,234
are appropriated for a salary adjustment for the Executive, Judicial and Legislative Branches. This amount is distributed to each department and is appropriated as follows:

State Employees

1).

2.5% - for employees of the Executive and

Legislative Branches effective January 1, 2009.

2.)

(a) Provide for the cost-of-living adjustment

authorized by O.C.G.A. 45-7-4(b) for each state officer

whose salary is set by Code Sections 45-7-4(a), in a

percentage determined by the Office of Planning and

Budget according to O.C.G.A. 45-7-4(b), with members

of the General Assembly subject to the further provisions

of O.C.G.A. 45-7-4(b) as to amount and effective date;

(b) To provide for increases of up to 2.5% for

other department heads and officers whose salary is not

set by statute; and,

(c) Subject to the provisions of O.C.G.A. 45-7-

4(b), the amount for this Item is calculated according to an

effective date of January 1, 2009.

3.)

Provide for supplemental salary adjustments for

certain employees in the job titles and department shown

on the "Summary of Critical Job Classifications" who have

salaries below a target market salary as identified by the

State Personnel Administration. This item is calculated

for an effective date of January 1, 2009.

4.)

Adjust salaries of certain employees in the job

titles and departments show in the "Summary of Special

Job Classifications" to address turnover and recruitment

issues. These employees are those within the listed job

titles and agencies as determined by the Commissioner of

Personnel Administration in December 2007, with an

effective date of January 1, 2009.

5.)

Provide for a 3% increase in the maxima and

minima of the statewide salary plan.

6.)

Provide for an additional supplemental salary

adjustment for employees in certain job titles that are

below 75% of target market salary determined according

to law, calculated for an effective date of January 1, 2009.

7.)

Provide additional salary increases for

employees in certain job titles and departments for the

purpose of review of pay grade assignments,

implementation of pay grade changes, facilitation of

recruitment and retention and relief of salary compression

within range, calculated for an effective date of January 1,

2009.

Public Education

8.)

2.5% - for the following:

(a) Effective September 1, 2008, increase in the

state base salary across the State Salary Schedule of the

State Board of Education, in addition to the salary

increases awarded to certificated personnel through

normal progression on the teacher salary schedule for the

State Board of Education. This includes teachers and

administrators in state agencies whose salaries, by the

authority of addenda to the Statewide Salary Plan, are

determined from the State Salary Schedule of the State

Board of Education; and

(b) For lunchroom workers and local school bus

drivers a 2.5% increase in the state base salary, effective

July 1, 2008;

9.)

2.5% - in lottery funds for teachers and other

academic personnel within the Department of Early Care

and Learning, effective September 1, 2008.

10.)

2.5% - for merit increases for Board of Regents

faculty, non-academic personnel, and public librarians,

effective January 1, 2009.

11.)

2.5% - for faculties and nonacademic personnel

within the Technical College System of Georgia, effective

January 1, 2009.

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VETOES BY THE GOVERNOR

HB 989 FOR AMENDED FY 2008
Section 20 pertaining to the Department of Early Care and Learning, page 49, item 106.100:
The General Assembly seeks to limit the number of Pre-K slots in the purpose statement of the Pre-Kindergarten program by inclusion of the following language: "This appropriation shall provide funds for no more than 77,775 slots." While the Department is currently managing for and expecting utilization of fewer than 77,775 slots, any limitation on the number of slots available is a matter to be determined pursuant to general law and not through an appropriation. Therefore, the Governor instructed the Department to comply strictly with the appropriation limit while understanding that the slot limit is not operative. The Governor remains willing to engage in discussion of this issue through the general law legislative process.

Section 37 pertaining to the Department of Public Safety, page 124, item 290.101:
The General Assembly seeks to earmark $250,000 for the North Central Law Enforcement Academy within the Field Offices and Services program. This appropriation seeks to increase the $271,952 annual contract currently between the Georgia Public Safety Training Center and the Cobb County Commission by 92%. Other contracts for regional law enforcement academies are for the same amount, and a 92% increase for the North Georgia Law Enforcement Academy would create significant inequities with the other regional law enforcement academies. Increases for law enforcement academies should be managed on a fair and equitable basis for all academies. Therefore, this appropriation is vetoed.

HB 990 FOR FY 2009

Section 21, pertaining to the Department of Economic Development, page 73, line 2499:
The General Assembly appropriated $125,000 in state general funds to the Tourism program for the development of a five year business plan for the Georgia Tourism Foundation. The initial state investment of $1.2 million in the Foundation was intended to generate significant private investment in tourism development. The sustainability of the foundation is dependent on the success of this public-private partnership. The Tourism Foundation has been charged to raise funds from outside sources for their five year business plan. Therefore, the appropriation of $125,000 contained in this proviso is vetoed.
Section 21, pertaining to the Department of Economic Development, page 73, line 2500:
The General Assembly earmarked $150,000 in state general funds to the Tourism program for the restoration of Augusta's historic Powder Works chimney. State support for this project is not justified. Therefore, the appropriation of $150,000 contained in this proviso is vetoed.
Section 21, pertaining to the Department of Economic Development, page 73, line 2502:
The General Assembly appropriated $3,000,000 in state general funds to the Tourism program for the National Infantry Museum. The state has fulfilled its commitment to the National Infantry Museum with the $5,000,000 appropriation in the fiscal year 2008 budget. Therefore, the appropriation of $3,000,000 contained in this proviso is vetoed.
Section 21, pertaining to the Department of Economic Development, page 73, line 2503:
The General Assembly appropriated $250,000 in state general funds to the Tourism program for the Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority to perform an economic impact and environmental improvement study.

The State of Georgia issued a total of $17.7 million in bonds for the Trade Center in 1994 and 1995 and still has outstanding debt service of nearly $6 million. The local community has reaped significant economic benefit from the state's investment and should shoulder the financial investment involved in the feasibility study. Therefore, the appropriation of $250,000 contained in this proviso is vetoed.
Section 23, pertaining to the Department of Education, page 87, line 2954:
The General Assembly appropriated $900,000 in state general funds to the Technology/Career Education program in order to provide funds for a Classroom Technology initiative. Classroom technology is important as evidenced by my FY 2009 budget recommendation of $17,696,972 in state funds and $52,975,212 in total funds for the Technology/Career Education program as a whole. While classroom technology is important, the failure to fund such a classroom technology initiative comprehensively or demonstrate the need for such funding on a limited basis is a fatal flaw. Therefore, the appropriation of $900,000 contained in this proviso is vetoed.
Section 26, pertaining to the Department of Human Resources, page 125, line 4245:
The General Assembly appropriated $31,007 in state general funds for the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund program to provide for increased operating expenses. The trust fund operates efficiently from annual DUI fines. State general fund support for this program is not justified. Therefore, this appropriation is vetoed. Section 29, pertaining to the Department of Juvenile Justice, page 141, line 4788:
The General Assembly earmarked $600,000 in the Children and Youth Coordinating Council for "Connecting Henry, Inc." to provide for a multi-jurisdictional collaborative to address the high drop out rate in the

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community. I am supportive of the goals of this collaborative and encourage them to work creatively with the local school system and our graduation and community coaches towards the goal of lowering the drop out rate in Henry County. Given the myriad of other initiatives in this state directed towards this laudable goal and the equivalent need in other communities for similar services, I cannot justify an earmark of state funds for this particular collaborative. Nonetheless, funding is also available on a competitive basis through the Governor's Office for Children and Families for these types of activities. Therefore, the appropriation of $600,000 contained in this proviso is vetoed.
Section 37, pertaining to the Department of Public Safety, page 164, line 5581:
The General Assembly appropriated $250,000 in state general funds to the Field Offices and Services program for the purchase of equipment for the Columbia County State Patrol Post. This is a new location for the State Patrol Post currently in Thomson, McDuffie County. Equipment and other associated expenses will be transferred from the Thomson location. This appropriation was given higher priority by the General Assembly than funding for the 87th trooper school which would have resulted in at least 50 additional troopers in FY 2009. Sufficient funding exists within the Department of Public Safety to cover any additional costs incurred as a result of the transfer. Therefore, the appropriation of $250,000 contained in this proviso is vetoed.
Section 37, pertaining to the Department of Public Safety, page 167, line 5705:
The General Assembly appropriated $250,000 in state general funds to the Public Safety Training Center to fund expenses for the North Central Georgia Law Enforcement Academy. This appropriation seeks to almost double the $271,952 annual contract currently between the Georgia Public Safety Training Center and the Cobb County Commission. This increase would create significant inequities with the other regional law enforcement academies. As stated in the veto message for this item in House Bill 989, increases for law enforcement academies should be managed on a fair and equitable basis for all academies. Therefore, the appropriation of $250,000 contained in this proviso is vetoed.
Section 39, pertaining to the Board of Regents, page 175, line 5998:
The General Assembly appropriated $360,000 in state general funds to the Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives program for the Georgia Water Planning and Policy Center at Albany State University and Georgia Southern University. $11,100,000 will be available for water planning and projection modeling as a part of the implementation of the statewide water plan. The university system is expected to be an active participant in these planning activities. Directed and earmarked state funding for this program is not justified. Therefore, the appropriation of $360,000 contained in this proviso is vetoed.
Section 39, pertaining to the Board of Regents, page 178, line 6087:
The General Assembly appropriated $200,000 in state general funds to the Teaching program for the planning and implementation of a program at Kennesaw State University for disadvantaged youth. This program was not

identified by the Board of Regents or Kennesaw State University as a priority for the Teaching program in FY 2009. I support the use of state facilities and staff at Kennesaw State University to plan and implement this program in conjunction with local community support; however, due to the unspecified need associated with this project and other priorities within the Teaching program, the appropriation of $200,000 contained in this proviso is vetoed.
Section 45, pertaining to the Department of Technical and Adult Education, page 201, line 6893:
The General Assembly appropriated $25,000 to the Economic Development (QuickStart) program for Base Closure and Realignment (BRAC) job retraining program for Atlanta Technical College. The Department has indicated it has sufficient funding to undertake this activity without an additional appropriation. Therefore, the appropriation of $25,000 contained in this proviso is vetoed.
Section 45, pertaining to the Department of Technical and Adult Education, page 202, line 6914:
The General Assembly appropriated $250,000 in state general funds to the Technical Education program for the creation of a college and technical facility in Catoosa County at Bentley Place. This facility is not on the Department's priority list for expansion. Due to the unspecified need associated with this project and other priorities within the Technical Education program, the appropriation of $250,000 contained in this proviso is vetoed.
Section 46, pertaining to the Department of Transportation, page 204, line 6982:
The General Assembly earmarked $5,200,000 in state general funds to the Airport Aid program for the Paulding County Regional Airport ($4,000,000), Cherokee County Airport Authority ($700,000), and the Glynn County Airport Commission ($500,000). State funding for airports is currently determined in accordance with statewide priorities for air transport and is awarded on a competitive basis. Local communities are encouraged to seek funding from Airport Aid at the Department of Transportation ($23 million available in FY 2009) and the AirGeorgia program at the OneGeorgia Authority ($15 million available in FY09). Therefore, the appropriation of $5,200,000 contained in this proviso is vetoed.
Section 49, pertaining to the General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, pages 213-214, line 7303:
This language authorizes the appropriation of $683,200 in debt service to finance educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education specifically for the design and construction of a charter school to be operated by the Cobb County School System through the issuance of $8,000,000 in 20-year bonds. Historically, funding for a start-up charter school is not included in general obligation debt, and its inclusion here sets a costly precedent. Funding is available for operating and facility grants on a competitive basis for start-up charter schools through the Department of Education. Therefore, due to limitations on additional debt contained in the state's debt management plan and the

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reasons stated above, the language (page 213, line 7303) in the provisions relative to Section 49 General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund and the state general funds of $683,200 is vetoed.
Section 49, pertaining to the General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 214, line 7305:
This language authorizes the appropriation of $1,155,000 in debt service to finance educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education specifically for career and vocational equipment per House Bill 905 through the issuance of $5,000,000 in 5-year bonds. Due to the failure of the passage of House Bill 905, the availability of other funds for equipment purchases, and due to the limitations on additional debt contained in the state's debt management plan, the language (page 214, line 7305) in the provisions relative to Section 49, General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund and the state general funds of $1,155,000 is vetoed.
Section 49, pertaining to the General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 224, line 7405: This language authorizes the appropriation of $657,580 in debt service to finance projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation, specifically for rail lines for Lyerly to Coosa, Nunez to Vidalia, Ardmore to Sylvania, St. Augustine Road Rail Switching Yard Expansion and

McNatt Boulevard Extension rail crossing through the issuance of $7,700,000 in 20-year bonds. Financing for these rail projects should not be considered until processes for project selection have been reviewed and adequate justification is made for continued state investment. Due to limitations on additional debt contained in the state's debt management plan and the reasons stated above, the language (page 224, line 7405) in the provisions relative to Section 49 General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund and the state general funds of $657,580 is vetoed.
Section 49, pertaining to the General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 224, line 7406:
This language authorizes the appropriation of $170,800 in debt service to finance projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation, specifically for the construction of a welcome center for Tallulah Falls on the Rabun County side through the issuance of $2,000,000 in 20-year bonds. In consideration of other priority items as expressed by the General Assembly and limitations on additional debt contained in the state's debt management plan, the language (page 224, line 7406) in the provisions relative to Section 49 General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund and the state general funds of $170,800 is vetoed.

NON-BINDING INFORMATION LANGUAGE TO DISREGARD

Certain language contained in this appropriation bill is included for informational purposes and thus does not constitute an appropriation. Because the language is not an appropriation, it is non-binding, and the Governor may authorize the agencies to utilize those funds in accordance with the overall purpose of the appropriation and within the general law authority of the agency. Passages of non-binding information language to disregard is included below:
Section 16, pertaining to the Department of Community Health, page 49, line 1718:
The General Assembly seeks to earmark $1,000,000 in state general funds in the Health Care Access and Improvement program for the Georgia Association of Primary Health Care by instructing the department to enter into a contract with the association. Additional language instructs the department to pay the contractor in three allotments, upon the performance of certain tasks and to direct funding to Centers in Montgomery County, Jones County, Clarke County and Effingham County. Pursuant to the general law powers of the department, the department is authorized to utilize appropriate procurement and vendor management procedures to ensure that program services intended by the General Assembly are provided in a fair, equitable, efficient and effective manner. The named contractor in this earmark is not prohibited from participating in the department's procurement process.
Section 16, pertaining to the Department of Community Health, page 49, line 1719:
The General Assembly seeks to earmark $1,000,000 in state general funds in the Health Care Access and Improvement program for the Georgia Association of Primary Health Care by instructing the department to

enter into a contract with the association. Additional language instructs the department to pay the contractor in three allotments, upon the performance of certain tasks and to direct funding to four named centers. Pursuant to the general law powers of the department, the department is authorized to utilize appropriate procurement and vendor management procedures to ensure that program services intended by the General Assembly are provided in a fair, equitable, efficient and effective manner. The named contractor in this earmark is not prohibited from participating in the department's procurement process.
Section 16, pertaining to the Department of Community Health, page 51, line 1777:
The General Assembly seeks to instruct the department to provide a rate increase for Psychological Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTFs) within the Low-Income Medicaid program by increasing the cap on the per diem rate to be consistent with other states and sufficient to reimburse all covered behavioral health. As the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) must approve a rate increase before federal matching funds may be received, the department is authorized to pursue CMS authorization of a rate update based on the 2006 cost report and according to CMS payment guidelines.
Section 16, pertaining to the Department of Community Health, page 53, line 1825:
The General Assembly seeks to instruct the department to adjust pharmacy benefit manager reimbursement rates to independent pharmacies to Average Wholesale Price 13% + $3.41 per script dispensing fee in the State Health Benefit Plan program. This language circumvents the department's effort to negotiate competitive rates in accordance with benefit plan management practices. The

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department is authorized to maintain reimbursement rates in accordance with the purpose of the program and the Department's general law powers.
Section 22, pertaining to the Department of Education, page 80, line 2722:
The General Assembly provided $384,375 in state general funds for the Georgia Virtual Academy in the Foreign Language program. This funding would be limited to 1,250 elementary students enrolled at the Georgia Virtual Academy. The Department is authorized to utilize this funding to provide foreign language media materials to all elementary schools in accordance with the purpose of the program and the general law powers of the Department.

Section 26, pertaining to the Department of Human Resources, page 122, line 4144:
The General Assembly seeks to instruct the department to provide a rate increase for Psychological Residential Treatment Facilities, (PRTF's) by increasing the cap on the per diem rate. The Department is authorized to adjust the cap on the per diem rate based on the 2006 cost report in accordance with its general law powers and not to exceed budgeted state funds.

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FINANCIAL SUMMARIES

Estimated State Revenues Appropriations and Reserves

Fund Sources and Uses
State Funds Sources:
Reserves Mid-Year Adjustment Reserve
Revenues FY 2008 Revenue Estimate FY 2009 Revenue Estimate Lottery for Education Tobacco Settlement Funds Payments from Georgia Correctional Industries Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund
Total Revenues
TOTAL: STATE FUNDS SOURCES
State Funds Uses:
State Appropriations Veto Surplus
TOTAL: STATE FUNDS USES

Amended FY 2008
$188,404,416 $19,364,673,892
841,554,506 148,344,341
1,968,993 $20,356,541,732 $20,544,946,148
$20,545,196,148 (250,000)
$20,544,946,148

FY 2009
$20,117,588,439 882,255,743 159,069,341 5,000,000 1,968,993
$21,165,882,516 $21,165,882,516
$21,180,140,103 (14,257,587)
$21,165,882,516

The following adjustment was made to the Amended FY 2008 Revenue Estimate: a). Upon the Governor's veto of $250,000 in appropriations by the General Assembly for Amended FY 2008, the revenue estimate
was reduced by this amount.
The following adjustments were made to the FY 2009 Revenue Estimate: a). The Governor reduced the revenue estimate by $245,000,000 on March 25, 2008 based on new economic forecasts since the
initial budget was submitted to the General Assembly.
b). Upon the Governor's veto of $14,257,587 in appropriations by the General Assembly for FY 2009, the revenue estimate was further reduced by this amount.

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Georgia Revenues
Reported and Estimates

1. General Funds Taxes: Revenue

FY 2005 Reported

Income Tax - Individual

$7,276,607,819

Income Tax - Corporate

729,640,400

Sales and Use Tax-General Motor Fuel*

5,215,447,136 817,833,011

Tobacco Taxes Alcoholic Beverages Tax

249,070,470 152,459,425

Estate Tax

42,930,113

Property Tax

66,489,431

Taxes: Other

Insurance Premium Tax

331,612,139

Motor Vehicle License Tax

285,353,902

Total Taxes Interest, Fees and Sales Department of Revenue Interest - Treasury and Fiscal Services:

$15,167,443,846 128,113,244

Interest on Motor Fuel Deposits Interest on all Other Deposits

33,762,767 14,969,917

Interest Fees and Sales - Other Regulatory Fees and Sales

Driver Services

50,403,174

Natural Resources Secretary of State

47,452,336 53,524,647

Labor Department

31,444,019

Human Resources

17,637,660

Banking and Finance

20,682,946

Corrections

14,546,662

Workers' Compensation

13,700,314

Public Service Commission

2,073,149

Nursing Home Provider Fees

101,430,308

Care Management Organization Fees

Indigent Defense Fees

27,526,643

Peace Officers' and Prosecutors' Training Funds

26,316,514

All Other Departments

62,968,520

Total Regulatory Fees and Sales

$646,552,820

2. Total General Funds

$15,813,996,666

3. Lottery Funds

$813,490,096

4. Tobacco Settlement Funds

159,362,266

5. Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund 6. Other
a. Payments from Georgia Correctional Industries

1,689,400

b. Guaranteed Revenue Debt Interest

1,387,202

7. Mid-year Adjustment Reserve

FY 2006 Reported

FY 2007 Reported

$8,021,933,827 862,730,327
5,711,915,442 821,159,527 241,503,374 157,818,125 12,786,407 72,138,489

$8,820,794,306 1,019,117,939 5,915,521,040 939,034,563 243,276,111 181,560,133 1,426,030 77,842,189

342,982,442 255,994,021 $16,500,961,980

341,745,785 289,931,262 $17,830,249,357

199,461,999

151,323,824

50,291,992 55,249,378

52,529,159 105,403,055

61,896,306 46,958,436 60,063,070 32,291,937
9,021,409 22,814,714 13,773,686 16,196,305
1,140,575 95,606,731
5,071,682 37,422,286 23,723,762

63,494,126 48,830,921 65,830,011 32,616,320 28,534,965 22,125,811 14,526,604 16,431,405
2,066,311 111,767,509 127,600,688
43,304,260 27,360,053

106,813,340 $837,797,609 $17,338,759,589 $847,970,098
149,348,812 4,560,600

96,447,261 $1,010,192,282 $18,840,441,639
$892,023,459 156,766,907 3,007,691

2,546,934

3,736,864

FY 2008 Estimated
$9,287,483,409 1,006,491,000 6,030,988,430 935,380,903 245,709,000 185,918,000
83,429,813
338,486,958 298,629,200 $18,412,516,713
110,000,000
52,529,159 80,000,000
64,000,000 46,000,000 60,000,000 30,000,000 26,100,000 19,637,900 14,000,000 17,165,000
1,140,000 120,805,958 147,953,219
43,304,260 28,000,000
91,521,683 $952,157,179 $19,364,673,892 $841,554,506
148,344,341 1,968,993
188,404,416

FY 2009 Estimated
$9,695,481,238 1,041,261,200 6,223,582,515 1,002,158,859 248,166,000 190,380,000
88,852,098
346,949,132 307,588,076 $19,144,419,118
152,639,900
40,000,000 60,000,000
64,000,000 47,000,000 60,000,000 29,500,000 26,100,000 20,137,900 14,500,000 17,500,000
1,140,000 120,805,958 153,360,265
43,304,260 29,000,000
94,181,038 $973,169,321 $20,117,588,439 $882,255,743
159,069,341 1,968,993
5,000,000

TOTAL REVENUES AVAILABLE

$16,789,925,631 $18,343,186,033 $19,895,976,559 $20,544,946,148 $21,165,882,516

*Fiscal Year 2007 reported collections reflect actual cash receipts collected by the Office of the Treasury and Fiscal Services and reported by the State Accounting Office for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2007. However, motor fuel collections as reported by the Department of Revenue are the basis for determining the mid-year appropriation of Motor Fuel Funds. For Fiscal Year 2007 this amount is $927,572,644 (see Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI of the Constitution of Georgia and OCGA 50-17-23 (b)(3)).

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Sources of State Revenue

Revenue Sources
Income Taxes - Individual Income Taxes - Corporate Sales Tax - General Motor Fuel Taxes - Gallons, Sales and Interests Other Taxes Fees and Sales
SUB TOTAL: TAXES, FEES, AND SALES
Lottery Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Miscellaneous: Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Payments from Georgia Correctional Industries Midyear Adjustment Reserve
TOTAL: REVENUES

Amended FY 2008
9,287,483,409 1,006,491,000 6,030,988,430
935,380,903 1,152,172,971
952,157,179 $19,364,673,892
841,554,506 148,344,341
1,968,993
188,404,416
$20,544,946,148

FY 2009
9,695,481,238 1,041,261,200 6,223,582,515 1,002,158,859 1,181,935,306
973,169,321 $20,117,588,439
882,255,743 159,069,341
1,968,993 5,000,000
$21,165,882,516

FY 2009 By Percentages
Income Tax - Corporate 4.9%
Income Tax - Individual 45.8%

Sales Tax 29.4%
Motor Fuel Tax and Interest 4.7%
Other Taxes 5.6%
Fees & Sales 4.6%
Lottery Funds 4.2%
Tobacco Settlement 0.8%
Miscellaneous 0.0%

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Revenue History

Taxes and Percent Fiscal Year Fees Increase

Indigent Care Trust Fund

Lottery

Tobacco

Brain and Spinal

Job and Growth

Other (Guaranteed Revenue Debt

Mid-Year

Total

Funds

Settlement Funds

Injury Trust Fund

Tax Relief

Interest and Adjustment Payments from Ga. Reserve

Revenues

Ports Authority)

Percent Increase

1980 2,810.0 1981 3,109.6 1982 3,378.0 1983 3,572.4 1984 4,010.6 1985 4,607.8 1986 5,020.7 1987 5,421.3 1988 5,890.9 1989 6,467.7 1990 7,196.4 1991 7,258.2 1992 7,356.2 1993 8,249.9 1994 8,906.5 1995 9,625.7 1996 10,446.2 1997 11,131.4 1998 11,233.6 1999 12,696.1 2000 13,781.9 2001 14,689.0 2002 14,005.5 2003 13,624.8 2004 14,584.6 2005 15,814.0 2006 17,338.7 2007 18,840.4 2008 Est. 19,364.7 2009 Est. 20,117.6

10.7

8.6

5.8

12.3

14.9

9.0

8.0

8.7

9.8

11.3

0.9 $37.0

1.4 96.4

12.1 96.5

8.0 140.4 $362.4

8.1 163.0 514.9

8.5 148.8 558.5

6.6 180.8 593.6

0.9 148.8 515.0

13.0 181.2 662.6

8.6 261.9 710.5 $205.6

6.6 194.2 719.5 165.8

-4.7 199.8 737.0 184.1

-2.7 172.4 757.5 182.9

7.0

787.4 155.9

8.4

813.5 159.4

9.6

847.9 149.3

8.7

892.0 156.8

2.8

841.6 148.3

3.9

882.2 159.1

1.6 139.2 1.7 4.6 3.0 2.0 2.0

2,810.0

N/A

3,109.6

10.7

3,378.0

8.6

3,572.4

5.8

4,010.6

12.3

4,607.8

14.9

5,020.7

9.0

5,421.3

8.0

5,890.9

8.7

6,467.7

9.8

7,196.4

11.3

7,295.2

1.4

7,452.6

2.2

8,346.4

12.0

9,409.3

12.7

10,303.6

9.5

11,153.5

8.2

11,905.8

6.7

11,897.4

-0.1

13,539.9

13.8

14,959.9

10.5

15,768.5

5.4

15,126.4

-4.1

14,737.6

-2.6

15,668.7

6.3

16,788.6

7.1

2.5

18,343.0

9.3

3.7

19,895.9

8.5

0.0

188.4 20,545.0

3.3

5.0

21,165.9

3.0

Note: The revenue numbers from fiscal years 1980 - 2007 are reported numbers. The revenue numbers for Fiscal Years 2008 and 2009 are estimated. In prior years, the Mid-Year Adjustment Reserve is reflected as a portion of actual collections of taxes and fees.

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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 10% of the previous year's net revenue. For each fiscal year, the General Assembly may appropriate an amount equal to 1% of the net revenue collections of the preceding fiscal year for funding increased K12 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 2007 includes agency surplus collected after June 30, 2007 and does not include funds used for mid-year K-12 adjustment.

Fiscal Year
1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Revenue Shortfall Reserve

$176,727,306 194,030,593 -0-0-0122,640,698 267,195,474 288,769,754 313,385,534 333,941,806 351,545,470 380,883,294 551,277,500 734,449,390 700,273,960 260,600,570 51,577,479 256,664,658 792,490,296
1,544,595,188

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

$1,600,000,000 $1,400,000,000 $1,200,000,000 $1,000,000,000
$800,000,000 $600,000,000 $400,000,000 $200,000,000
$0

Revenue Shortfall Reserve Amounts Fiscal Year

1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

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State Funds Appropriations

Departments/Agencies

FY 2008 Original

FY 2008 Amended

Legislative Branch Georgia Senate Georgia House of Representatives Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices Audits and Accounts, Department of

$10,942,603 18,995,716 9,925,594 34,642,067

$10,942,603 18,995,716 9,925,594 34,429,800

Judicial Branch Court of Appeals Judicial Council Juvenile Courts Prosecuting Attorneys Superior Courts Supreme Court

13,808,111 16,198,503
6,703,551 57,401,675 60,845,688
8,700,335

14,143,127 16,198,503
6,703,551 57,617,713 61,232,688
8,734,309

Executive Branch Accounting Office, State Administrative Services, Department of Agriculture, Department of Banking and Finance, Department of Community Affairs, Department of Community Health, Department of Corrections, Department of Defense, Department of Driver Services, Department of Early Care and Learning, Department of Economic Development, Department of Education, Department of Employees' Retirement System Forestry Commission, Georgia Governor, Office of the Human Resources, Department of Insurance, Office of Commissioner of Investigation, Georgia Bureau of Juvenile Justice, Department of Labor, Department of Law, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Pardon and Paroles, State Board of Properties Commission, State Public Defender Standards Council, Georgia Public Safety, Department of Public Service Commission Regents, University System of Georgia Revenue, Department of Secretary of State Soil and Water Conservation Commission Student Finance Commission, Georgia
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7,205,916 16,118,189 46,192,622 12,218,642 140,821,229 2,482,108,214 1,100,549,710 11,344,298 61,420,009 329,443,829 49,522,812 7,806,980,808
4,674,801 37,140,677 46,716,383 1,563,191,298 18,864,818 74,268,077 321,988,293 55,209,022 18,446,804 130,555,764 55,612,881
1,250,000 35,430,140 121,232,673
9,965,190 2,135,814,859
554,241,659 39,639,484 3,517,863
556,920,642

7,205,916 15,918,189 46,226,622 12,399,667 181,321,229 2,398,738,867 1,100,270,926 11,491,013 61,420,009 329,443,829 46,422,812 7,973,900,641
4,556,301 37,290,677 50,614,874 1,650,933,741 18,893,621 74,268,077 327,254,873 55,081,172 18,446,804 136,855,764 55,612,881
1,250,000 38,130,140 122,206,673
9,965,190 2,142,061,132
555,974,967 40,070,587 4,017,863
556,920,642

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FY 2009
$11,402,191 19,850,950 10,479,449 35,427,174
14,744,435 16,345,321
6,691,660 59,281,695 63,622,100
8,837,974
5,456,173 13,792,429 46,719,425 12,898,273 100,549,877 2,514,291,820 1,157,668,132 11,716,641 62,791,511 341,592,254 39,581,672 8,195,597,771
7,151,826 39,265,053 57,642,768 1,661,556,492 19,230,125 77,283,568 342,932,665 55,769,092 19,650,981 130,877,057 58,439,590
0 40,439,957 135,260,351 10,348,009 2,300,517,851 557,498,041 40,504,390
3,572,839 576,791,488

State Funds Appropriations

Departments/Agencies
Teachers' Retirement System Technical College System of Georgia, The Transportation, Department of Veterans Service, Department of Workers' Compensation, State Board of General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
TOTAL STATE FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS Less:
Lottery Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Motor Fuel Funds

FY 2008 Original
1,555,000 373,317,567 773,787,194
25,286,306 17,268,050 934,608,991
$20,212,594,557
841,554,506 148,344,341
3,063,194 919,427,200

FY 2008 Amended
1,555,000 373,317,567 832,725,819
26,210,306 17,268,050 969,780,103
$20,544,946,148
841,554,506 148,344,341
1,968,993 987,910,062

TOTAL STATE GENERAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

$18,300,205,316

$18,565,168,246

FY 2009
1,523,000 370,975,007 856,216,563
25,701,669 17,720,194 1,009,675,013
$21,165,882,516
882,255,743 159,069,341
1,968,993 1,042,158,859
$19,080,429,580

Note: a). The above appropriations for Amended FY 2008 have been adjusted to reflect the Governor's veto of $250,000 for the Department of
Public Safety.

b). The above appropriations for FY 2009 have been adjusted to reflect the Governor's veto for the following agencies:

Economic Development, Department of

$3,525,000

Education, Department of Human Resources, Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Public Safety, Department of Regents, University System of Georgia Technical College System of Georgia, The Transportation, Department of General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

900,000 31,007
600,000 500,000 560,000 275,000 5,200,000 2,666,580

Total

$14,257,587

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State Funds Appropriations
By Policy Area and State Fund Sources

State Agencies
Educated Georgia
Early Care and Learning, Department of Lottery for Education
Education, State Board of Regents, University System of Georgia
Tobacco Funds Student Finance Commission, Georgia
Lottery for Education Teachers' Retirement System Technical College System of Georgia, The
Total
Healthy Georgia
Community Health, Department of: Tobacco Funds
Human Resources, Department of Tobacco Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund
Veterans Service, Department of Total

Original FY 2008

Amended FY 2008

$4,586,483 324,857,346 7,806,980,808 2,115,477,060
20,337,799 40,223,482 516,697,160
1,555,000 373,317,567 $11,204,032,705

$4,586,483 324,857,346 7,973,900,641 2,121,723,333
20,337,799 40,223,482 516,697,160
1,555,000 373,317,567 $11,377,198,811

$2,428,284,558 53,823,656
1,533,218,551 26,909,553 3,063,194 25,286,306
$4,070,585,818

2,344,915,211 53,823,656
1,622,055,195 26,909,553 1,968,993 26,210,306
$4,075,882,914

Safe Georgia
Corrections, Department of Defense, Department of Investigation, Georgia Bureau of Juvenile Justice, Department of Pardon and Paroles, State Board of Public Safety, Department of
Total

$1,100,549,710 11,344,298 74,268,077
321,988,293 55,612,881
121,232,673 $1,684,995,932

1,100,270,926 11,491,013 74,268,077
327,254,873 55,612,881
122,206,673 $1,691,104,443

Best Managed State
Georgia Senate Georgia House of Representatives Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices Audits and Accounts, Department of Court of Appeals Judicial Council Juvenile Courts Prosecuting Attorneys Superior Courts Supreme Court Accounting Office, State Administrative Services, Department of Banking and Finance, Department of [Continued on next page]

$10,942,603 18,995,716 9,925,594 34,642,067 13,808,111 16,198,503 6,703,551 57,401,675 60,845,688 8,700,335 7,205,916 16,118,189 12,218,642

$10,942,603 18,995,716 9,925,594 34,429,800 14,143,127 16,198,503 6,703,551 57,617,713 61,232,688 8,734,309 7,205,916 15,918,189 12,399,667

FY 2009
4,574,106 337,018,148 8,195,597,771 2,278,680,052
21,837,799 31,553,893 545,237,595
1,523,000 370,975,007 $11,786,997,371
2,452,718,164 61,573,656
1,631,202,946 28,384,553 1,968,993 25,701,669
$4,201,549,981
1,157,668,132 11,716,641 77,283,568
342,932,665 58,439,590
135,260,351 $1,783,300,947
$11,402,191 19,850,950 10,479,449 35,427,174 14,744,435 16,345,321 6,691,660 59,281,695 63,622,100 8,837,974 5,456,173 13,792,429 12,898,273

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State Funds Appropriations
By Policy Area and State Fund Sources

State Agencies
Driver Services, Department of Employees' Retirement System Forestry Commission, State Governor, Office of the Insurance, Office of the Commissioner of Labor, Department of Law, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Properties Commission, State Public Defender Standards Council, Georgia Public Service Commission Revenue, Department of
Tobacco Funds Secretary of State, Office of Soil and Water Conservation Commission Workers' Compensation, State Board of
Total

Original FY 2008
61,420,009 4,674,801
37,140,677 46,716,383 18,864,818 55,209,022 18,446,804 130,555,764
1,250,000 35,430,140
9,965,190 554,091,659
150,000 39,639,484
3,517,863 17,268,050 $1,308,047,254

Amended FY 2008
61,420,009 4,556,301
37,290,677 50,614,874 18,893,621 55,081,172 18,446,804 136,855,764
1,250,000 38,130,140
9,965,190 555,824,967
150,000 40,070,587
4,017,863 17,268,050 $1,324,283,395

Growing Georgia
Agriculture, Department of Community Affairs, Department of
Tobacco Funds Economic Development, Department of Transportation, Department of
Motor Fuel Tax Funds
Total

$46,192,622 93,697,896 47,123,333 49,522,812 23,372,316
750,414,878 $1,010,323,857

46,226,622 134,197,896
47,123,333 46,422,812 23,372,316 809,353,503 $1,106,696,482

State Obligation Debt
General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Motor Fuel Tax Funds
Total

$765,596,669 169,012,322
$934,608,991

791,223,544 178,556,559 $969,780,103

TOTAL
Less: Lottery Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL STATE GENERAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

$20,212,594,557

$20,544,946,148

841,554,506 148,344,341
3,063,194 919,427,200
$18,300,205,316

841,554,506 148,344,341
1,968,993 987,910,062
$18,565,168,246

FY 2009
62,791,511 7,151,826
39,265,053 57,642,768 19,230,125 55,769,092 19,650,981 130,877,057
40,439,957 10,348,009 557,348,041
150,000 40,504,390
3,572,839 17,720,194 $1,341,291,667
46,719,425 53,426,544 47,123,333 39,581,672 29,659,047 826,557,516 $1,043,067,537
794,073,670 215,601,343 $1,009,675,013
$21,165,882,516
882,255,743 159,069,341
1,968,993 1,042,158,859
$19,080,429,580

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State Funds Appropriations
By Policy Area

State Agencies
Educated Georgia
Early Care and Learning, Department of Education, State Board of Regents, University System of Georgia Student Finance Commission, Georgia Teachers' Retirement System Technical College System of Georgia, The
Total
Healthy Georgia
Community Health, Department of: Human Resources, Department of Veterans Service, Department of
Total

Original FY 2008

Amended FY 2008

$329,443,829 7,806,980,808 2,135,814,859
556,920,642 1,555,000
373,317,567
$11,204,032,705

329,443,829 7,973,900,641 2,142,061,132
556,920,642 1,555,000
373,317,567
$11,377,198,811

$2,482,108,214 1,563,191,298 25,286,306
$4,070,585,818

2,398,738,867 1,650,933,741
26,210,306 $4,075,882,914

Safe Georgia
Corrections, Department of Defense, Department of Investigation, Georgia Bureau of Juvenile Justice, Department of Pardon and Paroles, State Board of Public Safety, Department of
Total

$1,100,549,710 11,344,298 74,268,077
321,988,293 55,612,881
121,232,673
$1,684,995,932

1,100,270,926 11,491,013 74,268,077
327,254,873 55,612,881
122,206,673
$1,691,104,443

Best Managed State
Georgia Senate Georgia House of Representatives Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices Audits and Accounts, Department of Court of Appeals Judicial Council Juvenile Courts Prosecuting Attorneys Superior Courts Supreme Court Accounting Office, State Administrative Services, Department of Banking and Finance, Department of Driver Services, Department of Employees' Retirement System Forestry Commission, State Governor, Office of the Insurance, Office of the Commissioner of Labor, Department of [Continued on next page]

$10,942,603 18,995,716 9,925,594 34,642,067 13,808,111 16,198,503 6,703,551 57,401,675 60,845,688 8,700,335 7,205,916 16,118,189 12,218,642 61,420,009 4,674,801 37,140,677 46,716,383 18,864,818 55,209,022

$10,942,603 18,995,716 9,925,594 34,429,800 14,143,127 16,198,503 6,703,551 57,617,713 61,232,688 8,734,309 7,205,916 15,918,189 12,399,667 61,420,009 4,556,301 37,290,677 50,614,874 18,893,621 55,081,172

FY 2009
341,592,254 8,195,597,771 2,300,517,851
576,791,488 1,523,000
370,975,007 $11,786,997,371
2,514,291,820 1,661,556,492
25,701,669 $4,201,549,981
1,157,668,132 11,716,641 77,283,568
342,932,665 58,439,590
135,260,351 $1,783,300,947
$11,402,191 19,850,950 10,479,449 35,427,174 14,744,435 16,345,321 6,691,660 59,281,695 63,622,100 8,837,974 5,456,173 13,792,429 12,898,273 62,791,511 7,151,826 39,265,053 57,642,768 19,230,125 55,769,092

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State Funds Appropriations
By Policy Area

State Agencies
Law, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Properties Commission, State Public Defender Standards Council, Georgia Public Service Commission Revenue, Department of Secretary of State, Office of Soil and Water Conservation Commission Workers' Compensation, State Board of
Total

Original FY 2008
18,446,804 130,555,764
1,250,000 35,430,140
9,965,190 554,241,659
39,639,484 3,517,863
17,268,050 $1,308,047,254

Amended FY 2008
18,446,804 136,855,764
1,250,000 38,130,140
9,965,190 555,974,967
40,070,587 4,017,863
17,268,050 $1,324,283,395

Growing Georgia
Agriculture, Department of Community Affairs, Department of Economic Development, Department of Transportation, Department of
Total
State Obligation Debt
General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

$46,192,622 140,821,229
49,522,812 773,787,194 $1,010,323,857
$934,608,991

46,226,622 181,321,229
46,422,812 832,725,819 $1,106,696,482
969,780,103

Total

$934,608,991

$969,780,103

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$20,212,594,557

$20,544,946,148

FY 2009
19,650,981 130,877,057
40,439,957 10,348,009 557,498,041 40,504,390
3,572,839 17,720,194 $1,341,291,667
46,719,425 100,549,877
39,581,672 856,216,563 $1,043,067,537
1,009,675,013
$1,009,675,013
$21,165,882,516

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How State Dollars Are Spent
By Governor's Policy Areas

Policy Areas

Amended FY 2008

Educated Georgia Healthy Georgia Safe Georgia Best Managed State Growing Georgia General Obligation Debt
Total: Sate Funds Appropriations

$11,377,198,811 4,078,482,914 1,691,104,443 1,321,683,395 1,106,696,482 969,780,103
$20,544,946,148

FY 2009
$11,786,997,371 4,201,549,981 1,782,700,947 1,341,891,667 1,043,067,537 1,009,675,013
$21,165,882,516

FY 2009 By Percentages
(Does not include $18,026,379 in vetoes)
Educated Georgia 55.7%

Healthy Georgia 19.9%
Safe Georgia 8.4%
Best Managed State 6.3%
Growing Georgia 4.9%
Debt Service 4.8%

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Total Appropriations by Fund Source
Amended Fiscal Year 2008

Department/Agency

State Funds Appropriation

General Funds

Lottery Funds

Tobacco Brain and Motor Fuel Settlement Spinal Injury Funds

Federal Funds

Other Funds

Total

Funds Trust Fund

General Assembly: Georgia Senate Georgia House of Representatives Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices Audits and Accounts, Department of Judicial Branch: Court of Appeals Judicial Council Juvenile Courts Prosecuting Attorneys Superior Courts Supreme Court Executive Branch: Accounting Office, State Administrative Services, Department of Agriculture, Department of Banking and Finance, Department of Community Affairs, Department of Community Health, Department of Corrections, Department of Defense, Department of Driver Services, Department of Early Care and Learning, Department of Economic Development, Department of Education, State Board of Employees' Retirement System Forestry Commission, State Governor, Office of the Human Resources, Department of Insurance, Office of the Commissioner of Investigation, Georgia Bureau of Juvenile Justice, Department of Labor, Department of Law, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Pardon and Paroles, State Board of Properties Commission, State Public Defender Standards Council, Georgia Public Safety, Department of Public Service Commission Regents, University System of Georgia [continued on next page]

$10,942,603 18,995,716 9,925,594 34,429,800

14,143,127 16,198,503 6,703,551 57,617,713 61,232,688 8,734,309

7,205,916 15,918,189 46,226,622 12,399,667

134,197,896 2,344,915,211 1,100,270,926
11,491,013 61,420,009 4,586,483 $324,857,346 46,422,812 7,973,900,641 4,556,301 37,290,677 50,614,874 1,622,055,195 18,893,621 74,268,077 327,254,873 55,081,172 18,446,804 136,855,764 55,612,881 1,250,000 38,130,140 122,206,673 9,965,190 2,121,723,333

$47,123,333 53,823,656
26,909,553 $1,968,993
20,337,799

$10,942,603 18,995,716 9,925,594 34,429,800

$2,227,953 447,456

$150,000 621,594
1,767,046

14,293,127 19,048,050 7,151,007 59,384,759 61,232,688 8,734,309

6,849,321
130,537,107 5,801,325,768
3,111,139 28,812,701
121,706,679
1,121,650,747
7,861,835 10,950,331 1,705,971,891
954,555 29,883,487 2,644,894 260,232,588
9,996,755
8,328,935 449,000

9,258,772 150,668,318
1,884,689
15,266,118 3,738,587,209
20,965,509 816,341 721,456 155,000 20,244
12,391,307 20,559,270 5,668,070 1,586,747 278,675,487
97,232 4,887,711 13,635,165 38,198,678 36,826,240 25,058,798
999,895 8,430,712 9,382,406
2,942,009,923

16,464,688 166,586,507 54,960,632 12,399,667 327,124,454 11,938,651,844 1,124,347,574 41,120,055 62,141,465 451,305,508 46,443,056 9,107,942,695 25,115,571 50,820,582 63,151,952 3,635,581,119 19,945,408 109,039,275 343,534,932 353,512,438 55,273,044 171,911,317 55,612,881
2,249,895 46,560,852 139,918,014 10,414,190 5,084,071,055

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Total Appropriations by Fund Source
Amended Fiscal Year 2008

Department/Agency
Revenue, Department of Secretary of State, Office of Soil and Water Conservation Commission Personnel Administration, State Student Finance Commission, Georgia Teachers' Retirement System Technical College System of Georgia, The Transportation, Department of Veterans Service, Department of Workers' Compensation, State Board of General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

State Funds Appropriation

General Funds

Lottery Funds

Tobacco Brain and Motor Fuel Settlement Spinal Injury Funds

Federal Funds

Other Funds

Total

Funds Trust Fund

555,824,967 40,070,587 4,017,863

40,223,482 1,555,000 373,317,567 23,372,316 26,210,306 17,268,050 791,223,544

516,697,160

150,000

3,454,308

520,653

$809,353,503

37,000,000 1,336,932,809
11,919,879

178,556,559

7,005,348 1,500,283 6,601,885 13,728,359 5,622,493 26,351,456 112,800,000 7,417,336

562,980,315 41,570,870 14,074,056 13,728,359 563,063,788 27,906,456 523,117,567 2,177,075,964 38,130,185 17,268,050 969,780,103

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS Lottery Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

$18,565,168,246 $841,554,506 $148,344,341 841,554,506 148,344,341 1,968,993 987,910,062
$20,544,946,148

$1,968,993 $987,910,062

$10,643,770,791

$7,520,317,097 $38,709,034,036

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Total Appropriations by Fund Source
Fiscal Year 2009

Department/Agency

State Funds Appropriation

General Funds

Lottery Funds

Tobacco Settlement
Funds

Brain and Spinal Injury
Trust Fund

Motor Fuel Funds

Federal Funds Other Funds

Total

General Assembly: Georgia Senate Georgia House of Representatives Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices Audits and Accounts, Department of Judicial Branch: Court of Appeals Judicial Council Juvenile Courts Prosecuting Attorneys Superior Courts Supreme Court Executive Branch: Accounting Office, State Administrative Services, Department of Agriculture, Department of Banking and Finance, Department of Community Affairs, Department of Community Health, Department of: Corrections, Department of Defense, Department of Driver Services, Department of Early Care and Learning, Department of Economic Development, Department of Education, State Board of Employees' Retirement System Forestry Commission, State Governor, Office of the Human Resources, Department of Insurance, Office of the Commissioner of Investigation, Georgia Bureau of Juvenile Justice, Department of Labor, Department of Law, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Pardon and Paroles, State Board of Properties Commission, State Public Defender Standards Council, Georgia Public Safety, Department of Public Service Commission Regents, University System of Georgia Revenue, Department of [continued on next page]

$11,402,191 19,850,950 10,479,449 35,427,174

14,744,435 16,345,321 6,691,660 59,281,695 63,622,100 8,837,974

5,456,173 13,792,429 46,719,425 12,898,273 53,426,544 2,452,718,164 1,157,668,132 11,716,641 62,791,511 4,574,106 $337,018,148 39,581,672 8,195,597,771 7,151,826 39,265,053 57,642,768 1,631,202,946 19,230,125 77,283,568 342,932,665 55,769,092 19,650,981 130,877,057 58,439,590

$47,123,333 61,573,656
28,384,553 $1,968,993

40,439,957 135,260,351 10,348,009 2,278,680,052 557,348,041

21,837,799 150,000

$11,402,191 19,850,950 10,479,449 35,427,174

$3,108,793 447,456

$150,000 1,767,046

14,894,435 19,454,114 7,139,116 61,048,741 63,622,100 8,837,974

8,049,321
139,668,153 6,109,449,283
8,199,776 28,312,701
121,960,886
1,631,199,767
7,861,835 37,083,233 1,655,513,960
954,555 40,844,247 1,228,655 345,692,508
49,733,946 806,050
28,604,501 600,000
397,422

9,258,772 154,275,156
3,564,689
17,454,225 3,654,872,662
56,556,266 816,341
2,844,040 155,000 20,244
26,848,083 18,023,269 5,668,070 2,597,867 499,946,520
97,232 16,953,830 13,629,396 38,428,191 36,826,240 123,264,762
1,037,739 1,700,000 18,627,178
70,000 3,051,643,714
22,244,548

14,714,945 168,067,585 58,333,435 12,898,273 257,672,255 12,278,613,765 1,222,424,174 40,845,683 65,635,551 463,708,140 39,601,916 9,853,645,621 25,175,095 52,794,958 97,323,868 3,817,016,972 20,281,912 135,081,645 357,790,716 439,889,791 56,477,221 303,875,765 59,245,640
1,037,739 42,139,957 182,492,030 11,018,009 5,352,161,565 580,140,011

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Total Appropriations by Fund Source
Fiscal Year 2009

Department/Agency

State Funds Appropriation

General Funds

Lottery Funds

Tobacco Settlement
Funds

Brain and Spinal Injury
Trust Fund

Motor Fuel Funds

Federal Funds Other Funds

Total

Secretary of State, Office of Soil and Water Conservation Commission Personnel Administration, State Student Finance Commission, Georgia Teachers' Retirement System Technical College System of Georgia, The Transportation, Department of Veterans Service, Department of Workers' Compensation, State Board of General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

40,504,390 3,572,839

31,553,893 1,523,000 370,975,007 29,659,047 25,701,669 17,720,194 794,073,670

545,237,595

$826,557,516 215,601,343

3,454,308
520,653
56,600,000 1,269,017,438
22,561,534

1,939,894 6,601,885 13,988,770 12,472,493 26,185,825 193,515,000 7,417,336
200,000

42,444,284 13,629,032 13,988,770 589,784,634 27,708,825 621,090,007 2,132,651,337 48,263,203 17,920,194 1,009,675,013

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS Lottery Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

$19,080,429,580 $882,255,743 159,069,341 1,968,993 1,042,158,859
$21,165,882,516

$882,255,743

$159,069,341 $1,968,993 $1,042,158,859

$11,571,870,981 $8,041,662,283 $40,779,415,780

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History of State Funds Appropriation

Fiscal Year

Original Appropriation
($ millions)

Appropriations as

Amended

Percent Change

($ millions) (Amended / Original

Percent Change (Original / Prior Year Original)

Percent Change (Amended / Prior Year Amended)

1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

$2,712.8 3,039.4 3,450.0 3,746.7 4,018.0 4,302.0 4,838.0 5,316.0 5,782.0 6,254.0 7,498.0 7,820.9 7,955.5 8,264.1 8,976.6 9,785.3
10,691.3 11,341.2 11,771.7 12,525.3 13,291.0 14,468.6 15,454.6 16,106.0 16,174.7 16,376.1 17,405.9 18,654.6 20,212.6 21,165.8

$2,851.1 3,217.1 3,533.0 3,685.5 3,960.8 4,364.8 5,225.9 5,412.8 5,946.1 6,405.1 7,646.0 7,617.7 7,552.9 8,252.2 9,192.0
10,236.1 10,980.4 11,793.3 12,533.2 13,233.5 14,152.9 15,741.1 15,825.3 16,142.8 16,079.2 16,567.5 17,850.5 19,210.8 20,544.9
N/A

4.9% 5.5% 2.3% (1.7%) (1.4%) 1.4% 7.4% 1.8% 2.8% 2.4% 1.9% (2.7%) (5.3%) (0.1%) 2.3% 4.4% 2.6% 3.8% 6.1% 5.4% 6.1% 8.1% 2.3% 0.2% (0.6%) 1.2% 2.5% 2.9% 1.6%
N/A

N/A 12.0% 13.5%
8.6% 7.2% 7.1% 12.5% 9.9% 8.8% 8.2% 19.9% 4.3% 1.7% 3.9% 8.6% 9.0% 9.3% 6.1% 3.8% 6.4% 6.1% 8.9% 6.8% 4.2% 0.4% 1.2% 6.3% 7.2% 8.4%
N/A

N/A 12.8%
9.8% 4.3% 7.5% 10.2% 19.7% 3.6% 9.9% 7.7% 19.4% (0.4%) (0.9%) 9.3% 11.4% 11.4% 7.3% 7.4% 6.3% 5.6% 6.9% 11.2% 0.5% 2.0% (0.4%) 3.0% 7.7% 7.6% 6.9%
N/A

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Lottery Funds Summary

Use of Lottery Funds
Early Care and Learning, Department of Pre-Kindergarten
Georgia Student Finance Commission: Scholarships HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools HOPE Scholarships - Private Colleges HOPE Grant Accel HOPE GED Georgia Military College Scholarship Public Safety Memorial Grant Teacher Scholarships PROMISE Scholarships Engineer Scholarships HOPE Administration Subtotal
TOTAL: LOTTERY FOR EDUCATION

Current Budget FY 2008

Amended FY 2008

FY 2009

$324,857,346

$324,857,346

$337,018,148

$338,950,936 45,651,732
104,972,024 6,000,000 2,461,614 1,228,708 255,850 5,332,698 5,855,278 760,000 5,228,320
$516,697,160

$332,098,185 45,651,732
111,824,775 6,000,000 2,461,614 1,228,708 255,850 5,332,698 5,855,278 760,000 5,228,320
$516,697,160

$841,554,506

$841,554,506

$354,276,159 52,177,437
113,251,243 4,200,000 2,461,614 1,228,708 255,850 5,332,698 5,855,278 710,000 5,488,608
$545,237,595
$882,255,743

LOTTERY RESERVES

Georgia's lottery laws require the establishment of two reserves that are funded as a percentage of lottery collections to avoid disruption in programs should collections fall short of annual appropriations.

The Shortfall Reserve Subaccount was included in the original law and required that an amount be set aside each year equal to 10% of the prior year's total lottery proceeds deposited into the Lottery for Education Account. If net funds in the account are not sufficient to meet appropriations, funds shall be drawn from the reserve to make up the shortage.
Funds have been set aside for the Shortfall Reserve (10% reserve) each year and totaled $82,279,660 on June 30, 2007.

The lottery law was amended during the 1994 legislative session to require that a second reserve account within the Lottery for Education Account be established called the Scholarship Shortfall Reserve Subaccount.
The scholarship reserve law requires a reserve equal to 50% of the amount of scholarship proceeds disbursed during the preceding year be maintained. The subaccount balance on June 30, 2007 totaled $227,245,246.

The two lottery reserves as of June 30, 2006 total as follows: Shortfall Reserve Subaccount Scholarship Shortfall Reserve Subaccount TOTAL LOTTERY RESERVES

$82,279,660 227,245,246 $309,524,906

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Tobacco Settlement Funds Summary

Use of Tobacco Funds

Current Budget Agency
FY 2008

Amended FY 2008

FY 2009

RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OneGeorgia Authority
HEALTHCARE Direct Healthcare
Medicaid (including expansion for pregnant women and infants) Critical Access Hospital Reimbursement Rural Primary Care Access Initiative Medicaid Inpatient Hospital Reimbursement Community Care Services Program Home and Community Based Services for the Elderly Mental Retardation Waiver Programs Suicide Prevention
Subtotal:
Cancer Treatment and Prevention Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Regional Programs of Excellence (Funded in the Cancer Coalition Initiatives in FY 2009) Smoking Prevention and Cessation Cancer Screening Cancer Treatment for Low-Income Uninsured Cancer Registry Eminent Cancer Scientists and Clinicians Eminent Cancer Scholar Endowment MCG: Cancer Center Mission Enhancement Coalition Staff Cancer Coalition Initiatives Enforcement/Compliance for Underage Smoking Subtotal: Total - Healthcare
TOTAL: TOBACCO SETTLEMENT FUNDS
SUMMARY BY AGENCY Department of Community Affairs (OneGeorgia Authority) Department of Community Health Department of Human Resources Board of Regents Department of Revenue Total

DCA

$47,123,333

DCH
DCH DCH DCH DHR DHR DHR DHR

$13,999,451
3,500,000 1,350,000 30,000,000 2,383,220 3,808,586 10,255,138
150,000
$65,446,395

DCH DCH

$3,474,205 1,500,000

DHR DHR DHR DHR Regents Regents Regents Regents Regents
DOR

2,281,670 2,915,302 5,000,000
115,637 8,050,000
750,000 5,000,000 1,454,466 5,083,333
150,000 $35,774,613 $101,221,008

$148,344,341

$47,123,333 53,823,656 26,909,553 20,337,799 150,000
$148,344,341

$47,123,333

$47,123,333

$13,999,451
3,500,000 1,350,000 30,000,000 2,383,220 3,808,586 10,255,138
150,000
$65,446,395

$13,999,451
3,500,000 10,600,000 30,000,000
2,383,220 3,808,586 10,255,138
150,000
$74,696,395

$3,474,205 1,500,000
2,281,670 2,915,302 5,000,000
115,637 8,050,000
750,000 5,000,000 1,454,466 5,083,333
150,000 $35,774,613 $101,221,008
$148,344,341

$3,474,205
2,281,670 2,915,302 6,475,000
115,637 8,050,000
750,000 5,000,000 1,454,466 6,583,333
150,000 $37,249,613 $111,946,008
$159,069,341

$47,123,333 53,823,656 26,909,553 20,337,799 150,000
$148,344,341

$47,123,333 61,573,656 28,384,553 21,837,799 150,000
$159,069,341

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Summary of Critical Job Classification Adjustments

Departments/Agencies

Critical Job Classification Title

Provide for supplemental salary adjustments for certain employees in the job titles and departments shown below. The employees are those within the listed job titles and agencies with salaries below a target market salary as identified by the State Personnel Administration in December 2007, calculated for an effective date of January 1, 2009.

Agriculture, Department of

Agriculture Inspector 1 Agriculture Manager 1 Plant Protection Field Agent Meat Inspector 1

Driver Services, Department of

Driver Examiner 1

Forestry Commission, Georgia

Forest Ranger, Chief Forester District

Human Resources, Department of

DFCS Medicaid Eligibility Specialist Family Independence Case Manager 1 Social Service Case Manager Social Service Case Manager Associate Social Service Case Manager, Advanced Social Services Specialist Social Service Provider Hospital Health Services Technician 1 Nurse (Inpatient) Nurse Licensed Practical Inpatient

Juvenile Justice, Department of

Juvenile Correctional Lieutenant Juvenile Correctional Officer 1 Juvenile Correctional Officer 2 Juvenile Probation/Parole Specialist 1

Natural Resources, Department of

Environmental Engineer 1 Environmental Specialist 1 Environmental Specialist 2 Parks Ranger 1

Public Safety, Department of

Public Safety Training Instructor 3 Public Safety Training Instructor 4 Communications Equipment Officer 2

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Summary of Special Job Classification Adjustments

Departments/Agencies

Special Job Classification Title

Adjust salaries of certain employees in the job titles and departments shown below. The employees are those within the listed job titles and agencies as determined by the State Personnel Administration in December of 2007. The purpose is to adjust salaries of incumbents to address turnover and recruitment issues, calculated for an effective date of January 1, 2009.

Corrections, Department of Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Georgia Forestry Commission, Georgia Investigation, Georgia Bureau of Law, Department of Physician Workforce, Georgia Board of
Soil and Water Conservation Commission

Correctional Officer
Special Agent
Ranger 1 / District Ranger
Crime Lab Scientist 3
Attorneys
Administrative Assistant Manager 2 Outreach Coordinator Statistical Research Analyst
Administrative Assistant Deputy Executive Director Erosion and Sediment Control Specialist GIS Field Mapping Specialist Information Technology Coordinator Information Technology Project Specialist Personnel Representative Secretary 2 Secretary 3 Workshop Coordinator

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Summary of Special Job Classification Adjustments

Departments/Agencies

Special Job Classification Title

Supplemental salary adjustments for employees in the job titles shown below, who are compensated at less than 75% of target market salary determined according to law, in order to bring such employees in such job titles and departments up to 75% of target market salary, calculated for an effective date of January 1, 2009.

Human Resources, Department of

Clinical Home Health Care (Job Code: 71143)

MH/DD Shift Supervisor (LPN) (Job Code: 71146)

Nurse (Job Code: 71128)

Nurse (Inpatient) (Job Code: 71113)

Nurse Assistant Chief (Job Code: 71168)

Nurse Camp (Job Code: 71137)

Nurse Charge (Inpatient) (Job Code: 71101)

Nurse Charge Resident Crisis Stabiliz

Nurse Clinical Specialist Team Leader (Job Code: 71151)

Nurse Coordinator Public Health (Job Code: 71119)

Nurse Coordinator (CSH), OHIS (Job Code: 71157)

Nurse Day Administrator (Savannah) (Job Code: 71102)

Nurse Evaluator (WS) (Job Code: 71166)

Nurse Lead (Job Code: 71126)

Nurse Licensed Practical, Home Health (Job Code: 71139)

Nurse Licensed Practical (Job Code: 71129)

Nurse Licensed Practical Public Health (Job Code: 71125)

Nurse Licensed Practical Inpatient (Job Code: 71109)

Nurse Manager, Assistant (CSB) (Job Code: 71178)

Nurse Manager (Inpatient) (Job Code: 71112)

Nurse Public Health (Job Code: 71122)

Nurse Resident Crisis Stabilization (Job Code: 71175)

Nurse Specialist (Job Code: 71132)

Nurse Specialist Public Health (Job Code: 71121)

Nurse Staff (Job Code: 71127)

Nurse Supervisor (YCA) (Job Code: 71173)

Nurse & Clinical Assistant Director, Dist PH (Job Code: 71131)

Nursing Assistant, Certified (Job Code: 71141)

Nursing Assistant (YCA) (Job Code: 71174)

Nursing Assistant Lead, Certified (Job Code: 71139)

Nursing Director (Job Code: 71177)

Nursing Director, Clinical (Job Code: 71171)

Nursing Supervisor PH (Job Code: 71118)

Nursing & Clinical Director, Dist PH (Job Code: 71116)

Nurse Surveyor (Job Code: 19609)

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Summary of Special Job Classification Adjustments

Departments/Agencies

Special Job Classification Title

Provide additional funds for salary increases in the job titles and departments shown below, calculated for an effective date of January 1, 2009, with the additional purposes of review of pay grade assignments, implementation of pay grade changes, facilitation of recruitment and retention and relief of salary compression within range.

Corrections, Department of Investigation, Georgia Bureau of Juvenile Justice, Department of Natural Resources, Department of
Pardons and Parole, Board of

Correctional Officer (Job Code: 17242) Correctional Officer, Farm Services (Job Code: 17259) Assistant Crime Lab Associate (Job Code: 90305) Assistant Special Agent in Charge (Job Code: 17459) Crime Lab Associate (Job Code: 90618) Crime Lab Scientist 3 (Job Code: 90616) Special Agent 3 (Job Code: 17453) Special Agent in Charge (Job Code: 17461) Juvenile Correctional Officer 1 (Job Code: 17251) Administrative Operations Manager (Job Code: 61709) Conservation Captain Academy Director (Job Code: 17913) Conservation Corporal (Job Code: 17906) Conservation Captain Safety Education Officer (Job Code: 17916) Conservation Captain Special Projects Officer (Job Code: 17914) Conservation Ranger (Job Code: 17911) Conservation Ranger 1st Class (Job Code: 17907) Conservation Sergeant (Job Code: 17905) Conservation Sergeant Administrative Specialist (Job Code: 17919) Conservation Sergeant State Investigator (Job Code: 17918) Division Director, Assistant (Job Code: 13007) Fisheries Technician (Job Code: 13816) Historic Site Manager 1 (Job Code: 13401) Historic Site Manager 2 (Job Code: 13402) Law Enforcement Chief, Assistant (Job Code: 17902) Law Enforcement Region Supervisor (Job Code: 17904) Lodge Operations Manager Lodge/Parks General Manager 2 (Job Code: 13849) Lodge/Parks Region Manager (Job Code: 13835) Parks Assistant Manager 1 (Job Code: 13605) Parks Assistant Manager 2 (Job Code: 13604) Parks Manager 1 (Job Code: 13603) Parks Manager 2 (Job Code: 13602) Parks Manager 3 (Job Code: 13601) Parks Ranger Enforcement (Job Code: 13608) Parks Region Supervisor (Job Code: 13611) Parks Resource Manager 1 (Job Code: 13616) Parks Resource Manager 2 (Job Code: 13617) Parks Resource Manager 3 (Job Code: 13618) Wildlife Technician (Job Code: 13815) Parole Officer (Job Code: 17527) Parole Officer, Assistant Chief (Job Code: 17531) Parole Officer, Chief (Job Code: 17526) Parole Officer, Senior (Job Code: 17527) Regional Director (Manager II), (Job Code: 60046)

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DEPARTMENT SUMMARIES

Georgia Senate
FY 2009 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERAL FUNDS Program Budget Changes: Lieutenant Governor's Office
1. Reflect the budget request of the Georgia Senate. Total Change
Secretary of the Senate's Office
1. Reflect the budget request of the Georgia Senate. Total Change
Senate
1. Reflect the budget request of the Georgia Senate. Total Change
Senate Budget and Evaluation Office
Purpose: Provide budget development and evaluation expertise to the State Senate. 1. Reflect the budget request of the Georgia Senate. Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes

Change Amount
$39,331 $39,331
$27,031 $27,031
$368,525 $368,525
$24,701 $24,701 $459,588

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Georgia Senate
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS

$10,942,603 $10,942,603 $10,942,603

$0

$10,942,603

$10,942,603

$0

$10,942,603

$10,942,603

$0

$10,942,603

$10,942,603

Lieutenant Governor's Office State General Funds Total Funds

$1,326,662 $1,326,662

$1,326,662

$0

$1,326,662

$1,326,662 $1,326,662

Secretary of the Senate's Office State General Funds Total Funds

$1,307,366 $1,307,366

$1,307,366

$0

$1,307,366

$1,307,366 $1,307,366

Senate State General Funds Total Funds

$7,260,970 $7,260,970

$7,260,970

$0

$7,260,970

$7,260,970 $7,260,970

Senate Budget and Evaluation Office
State General Funds
Total Funds

$1,047,605 $1,047,605

$1,047,605

$0

$1,047,605

$1,047,605 $1,047,605

FY 2009
Change
$459,588 $459,588 $459,588
$39,331 $39,331
$27,031 $27,031
$368,525 $368,525
$24,701 $24,701

Final Budget
$11,402,191 $11,402,191 $11,402,191
$1,365,993 $1,365,993
$1,334,397 $1,334,397
$7,629,495 $7,629,495
$1,072,306 $1,072,306

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Georgia House of Representatives
FY 2009 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERAL FUNDS Program Budget Changes: Georgia House of Representatives
1. Reflect the budget request of the Georgia House of Representatives. Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes

Change Amount
$855,234 $855,234
$855,234

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Georgia House of Representatives
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

FY 2009
Change

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS

$18,995,716 $18,995,716 $18,995,716

$0

$18,995,716

$18,995,716

$0

$18,995,716

$18,995,716

$0

$18,995,716

$18,995,716

$855,234 $855,234 $855,234

Georgia House of Representatives
State General Funds
Total Funds

$18,995,716 $18,995,716

$18,995,716

$0

$18,995,716

$18,995,716 $18,995,716

$855,234 $855,234

Final Budget
$19,850,950 $19,850,950 $19,850,950
$19,850,950 $19,850,950

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Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices

FY 2009 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERAL FUNDS Program Budget Changes: Ancillary Activities
Purpose: Provide services for the legislative branch of government. 1. Reflect the budget request of the Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices. 2. Increase funds for reapportionment. Total Change
Legislative Fiscal Office
Purpose: Act as the bookkeeper-comptroller for the legislative branch of government and maintain an account of legislative expenditures and commitments.
1. Reflect the budget request of the Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices. Total Change
Office of Legislative Counsel
Purpose: Provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for members of the General Assembly. 1. Reflect the budget request of the Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices. Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes

Change Amount
$418,959 75,000
$493,959
($41,342) ($41,342)
$101,238 $101,238 $553,855

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Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

FY 2009
Change

Final Budget

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS

$9,925,594 $9,925,594 $9,925,594

$0

$9,925,594

$0

$9,925,594

$0

$9,925,594

$9,925,594 $9,925,594 $9,925,594

$553,855 $553,855 $553,855

$10,479,449 $10,479,449 $10,479,449

Ancillary Activities State General Funds Total Funds

$4,234,402 $4,234,402

$4,234,402

$0

$4,234,402

$4,234,402 $4,234,402

$493,959 $493,959

$4,728,361 $4,728,361

Legislative Fiscal Office State General Funds Total Funds

$2,687,623 $2,687,623

$2,687,623

$0

$2,687,623

$2,687,623 $2,687,623

($41,342) ($41,342)

$2,646,281 $2,646,281

Office of Legislative Counsel State General Funds Total Funds

$3,003,569 $3,003,569

$3,003,569

$0

$3,003,569

$3,003,569 $3,003,569

$101,238 $101,238

$3,104,807 $3,104,807

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Department of Audit and Accounts
Amended FY 2008 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERAL FUNDS Program Budget Changes: Audit and Assurance Services
1. Reduce funds received for five positions due to the Governor's veto of HB 91 (2007 Session). Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes

Change Amount
($212,267) ($212,267)
($212,267)

FY 2009 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERAL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a 2.5% salary increase effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change
Program Budget Changes: Administration
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a 2.5% salary increase effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Worker's Compensation premiums. 4. Reduce funds to reflect operational efficiencies.
Total Change
Audits and Assurance Services
Purpose: Provide financial, performance, and information system audits. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a 2.5% salary increase effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Worker's Compensation premiums. 4. Reduce funds to reflect operational efficiencies. 5. Transfer funding from the Office of Student Achievement to develop an auditing function for education funding formulas. 6. Reduce funds for professional expertise contracts. 7. Reduce funds for financial audits of regional libraries and transfer responsibility to the Board of Regents.
8. Reduce funds received for five positions due to the Governor's veto of HB91 (2007 Session). 9. Increase funds for performance auditors and for the production of a report for the immediately preceding
fiscal year a listing all revenues received by each agency, the statutory basis for collection, the amount collected, expended, or reserved, and a reconciliation of the revenue balance. Total Change
Legislative Services
Purpose: Provide information on retirement system services, promulgate statewide policies and procedures, and provide fiscal note services.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a 2.5% salary increase effective January 1, 2009.
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$562,251 231,378 (43,930)
$749,699
$20,531 15,694 (1,797) (2,157)
$32,271
$511,402 203,707 (39,295) (76,986) 500,000 (80,000) (289,000) (283,023) 283,023
$729,828
$2,390 860

Department of Audit and Accounts
3. Reduce funds to reflect operational efficiencies. Total Change
Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest
Purpose: 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.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a 2.5% salary increase effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Worker's Compensation premiums. 4. Reduce funds to reflect operational efficiencies.
Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes

(1,492) $1,758
$27,928 11,117 (2,838) (14,957)
$21,250
$785,107

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Department of Audit and Accounts
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

FY 2009
Change

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS

$34,642,067 $34,642,067 $34,642,067

($212,267) ($212,267) ($212,267)

$34,429,800 $34,429,800 $34,429,800

$34,642,067 $34,642,067 $34,642,067

$785,107 $785,107 $785,107

Administration State General Funds Total Funds

$1,697,528 $1,697,528

$1,697,528

$0

$1,697,528

$1,697,528 $1,697,528

$32,271 $32,271

Audit and Assurance Services State General Funds Total Funds

$30,554,156 $30,554,156

($212,267) ($212,267)

$30,341,889 $30,341,889

$30,554,156 $30,554,156

$729,828 $729,828

Legislative Services State General Funds Total Funds

$121,985 $121,985

$121,985

$0

$121,985

$121,985 $121,985

$1,758 $1,758

Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest
State General Funds
Total Funds

$2,268,398 $2,268,398

$2,268,398

$0

$2,268,398

$2,268,398 $2,268,398

$21,250 $21,250

Final Budget
$35,427,174 $35,427,174 $35,427,174
$1,729,799 $1,729,799
$31,283,984 $31,283,984
$123,743 $123,743
$2,289,648 $2,289,648

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Court of Appeals

Amended FY 2008 Budget Highlights

Program Budget Changes:
Court of Appeals
1. Increase funds to cover real estate costs associated with additional space acquired and an increase in square footage costs.
2. Increase funds for the Westlaw contract. 3. Increase funds for mileage reimbursements in accordance with HB120 (2007 Session).
Total Change

Change Amount
$258,530
20,445 56,041 $335,016

Total State General Fund Changes

$335,016

FY 2009 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERAL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 22.843% to
22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change
Program Budget Changes: Court of Appeals
Purpose: Review and exercise appellate and certiorari jurisdiction in all cases not reserved to the Supreme Court or conferred on other courts by law.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 22.843% to
22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Provide funds for a salary scale adjustment for staff attorneys including longevity steps and two
additional steps to help recruit and maintain experienced top attorneys. 6. Reduce one-time funding for renovation to the third floor of the judicial building for judges.
7. Delete one-time funding for a disaster recovery plan. 8. Fund increases in operating expenses. 9. Provide additional real estate rental funding due to additional space acquired and an increase in square
footage costs. 10. Replace the court's docket system to improve access and provide simultaneous access through
electronic case files. 11. Provide funds for e-file initiative to allow court documents to be filed electronically.
Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes

$159,571 159,151 (63,078) (13,386)
$242,258
$159,571 159,151 (63,078) (13,386) 150,000
(111,761) (30,000) 234,068 258,530 147,900 45,329
$936,324
$936,324

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Court of Appeals
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

$13,808,111 $13,808,111
150,000 $13,958,111

$335,016 $335,016
0 $335,016

$14,143,127 $14,143,127
150,000 $14,293,127

$13,808,111 $13,808,111
150,000 $13,958,111

Court of Appeals State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$13,808,111 150,000
$13,958,111

$335,016 $335,016

$14,143,127 150,000
$14,293,127

$13,808,111 150,000
$13,958,111

FY 2009
Change
$936,324 $936,324
0 $936,324
$936,324 $936,324

Final Budget
$14,744,435 $14,744,435
150,000 $14,894,435
$14,744,435 150,000
$14,894,435

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Judicial Council

FY 2009 Budget Highlights

STATE GENERAL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change

Change Amount
$117,691 85,276 (38,789) (8,174)
$156,004

Program Budget Changes: Appellate Resource Center
Purpose: Provide representation to all death penalty sentenced inmates in habeas proceedings. 1. Reduce funding for operations by 2.5%. 2. Reduce funding due to increased availability of IOLTA funds. Total Change

($20,000) (200,000) ($220,000)

Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution
Purpose: Oversee the development of court-connected alternative dispute resolution programs in Georgia.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reduce funding for operations by 2.5%. 5. Increase funds to restore reduction taken in HB95 (FY 2008). 6. Reduce other funds ($185,679) to reflect projected expenditures. 7. Increase federal funds ($172,892) to reflect projected expenditures.
Total Change

$3,912 3,117 (1,418) (3,616)
50,000 Yes Yes
$51,995

Institute of Continuing Judicial Education
Purpose: Provide basic training and continuing education to elected officials, court support personnel, and volunteer agents of the state's judicial branch.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reduce funding for operations by 2.5%. 5. Provide funding to the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education for training of five new judges. 6. Provide funds for the court administrators' professional certificate program ($77,296) and for Magistrate
Court judicial education products ($100,000). 7. Reduce other funds ($202,530) due to projected expenditures. 8. Increase federal funds ($177,500) to reflect projected expenditures.
Total Change

$18,311 6,105 (2,777)
(27,732) 17,500 177,296
Yes Yes $188,703

Judicial Council
Purpose: Assist judges, administrators, clerks of court, and other officers and employees of the court pertaining to matters relating to court administration, provided that $2,150,000 is designated for Drug and DUI Courts.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment.
2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009.
3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%.
4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.

$92,675 73,828 (33,581) (8,174)

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Judicial Council
5. Reduce funding for operations by 2.5%. 6. Reduce one-time funding for the child support calculator changes and for the mock trial competition. 7. Fund a pilot project for the Appalachian Circuit Family Law Information Center to serve Fannin, Gilmer
and Pickens counties. 8. Provide support funding for the Supreme Court Commission on Children, Marriage and Family Law. 9. Provide funds to implement one new drug court, Drug Court Planning Initiative (DCPI) training for eight
drug court teams and a statewide evaluation for adult felony drug courts. 10. Fund new DUI courts. 11. Reduce one-time funding for guardianship video for Probate Courts. 12. Provide funds for the magistrate bench book and newsletter for the Council of Magistrate Court Judges.
13. Provide funds for statewide standards and data sharing program for the Courts Automation Commission.
14. Increase federal funds ($530,450) and reduce other funds ($233,385) to reflect projected expenditures. Total Change
Judicial Qualifications Commission
Purpose: Discipline, remove, and cause involuntary retirement of judges. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reduce funding for operations by 2.5%. Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes

(346,050) (215,000) 124,276
60,000 131,877
99,828 (65,000) 15,000
200,000
Yes $129,679
$2,793 2,226 (1,013) (7,565)
($3,559)
$146,818

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Judicial Council
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

$16,198,503 $16,198,503
2,227,953 621,594
$19,048,050

$0

$16,198,503

$16,198,503

$0

$16,198,503

$16,198,503

0

2,227,953

2,227,953

0

621,594

621,594

$0

$19,048,050

$19,048,050

Appellate Resource Center State General Funds Total Funds

$800,000 $800,000

$800,000

$0

$800,000

$800,000 $800,000

Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$144,643
185,679 $330,322

$144,643

0

185,679

$0

$330,322

$144,643
185,679 $330,322

Institute of Continuing Judicial Education
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$1,109,297
202,530 $1,311,827

$1,109,297

0

202,530

$0

$1,311,827

$1,109,297
202,530 $1,311,827

Judicial Council State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$13,841,964 2,227,953 233,385
$16,303,302

$13,841,964

$13,841,964

2,227,953

2,227,953

233,385

233,385

$0

$16,303,302

$16,303,302

Judicial Qualifications Commission
State General Funds
Total Funds

$302,599 $302,599

$302,599

$0

$302,599

$302,599 $302,599

FY 2009
Change

Final Budget

$146,818 $146,818
880,840 (621,594) $406,064

$16,345,321 $16,345,321
3,108,793 0
$19,454,114

($220,000) ($220,000)

$580,000 $580,000

$51,995 172,890 (185,679) $39,206

$196,638 172,890 0
$369,528

$188,703 177,500 (202,530)
$163,673

$1,298,000 177,500 0
$1,475,500

$129,679 530,450 (233,385)
$426,744

$13,971,643 2,758,403
$16,730,046

($3,559) ($3,559)

$299,040 $299,040

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Juvenile Courts

FY 2009 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERAL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%.
Total Change
Program Budget Changes: Council of Juvenile Court Judges
Purpose: Represent all the juvenile judges in Georgia. Jurisdiction in cases involving children includes delinquencies, status offenses, and deprivation.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reduce funding for operations by 2.5%.
Total Change
Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges
Purpose: Mandate payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court judges salaries. 1. Remove funding for 1% pay raise per SB223 (2007 Session) due to the failure of the bill to pass. Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes

Change Amount
$17,837 14,189 (6,288)
$25,738
$17,837 14,189 (6,288) (21,264) $4,474
($16,365) ($16,365) ($11,891)

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Juvenile Courts
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds TOTAL FUNDS

$6,703,551 $6,703,551
447,456 $7,151,007

$0

$6,703,551

$0

$6,703,551

0

447,456

$0

$7,151,007

$6,703,551 $6,703,551
447,456 $7,151,007

Council of Juvenile Court Judges
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

$1,701,125 447,456
$2,148,581

$1,701,125

447,456

$0

$2,148,581

$1,701,125 447,456
$2,148,581

Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges
State General Funds
Total Funds

$5,002,426 $5,002,426

$5,002,426

$0

$5,002,426

$5,002,426 $5,002,426

FY 2009
Change

Final Budget

($11,891) ($11,891)
0 ($11,891)

$6,691,660 $6,691,660
447,456 $7,139,116

$4,474 $4,474

$1,705,599 447,456
$2,153,055

($16,365) ($16,365)

$4,986,061 $4,986,061

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Prosecuting Attorneys
Amended FY 2008 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERAL FUNDS Program Budget Changes: District Attorneys
1. Increase funds to cover a projected operating shortfall in travel. Total Change
Prosecuting Attorney's Council
1. Increase funds for the contract with the Department of Administrative Services for a payroll clerk. 2. Continue contract funding for the judicial circuit integrated communications project.
Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes

Change Amount
$110,000 $110,000
$17,038 89,000
$106,038 $216,038

FY 2009 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERAL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change
Program Budget Changes: District Attorneys
Purpose: Represent the State of Georgia in the trial and appeal of felony criminal cases in the Superior Court for the judicial circuit and delinquency cases in the juvenile courts.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Provide additional funds for increased expenses in mileage reimbursement.
Total Change
Prosecuting Attorneys Council
Purpose: Assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Delete funding for 1 payroll clerk contract position. 6. Continue funding for development and deployment of a statewide case management system. 7. Add 1 additional accounts receivable position ($54,316) and 1 payroll clerk position ($49,200). 8. Provide additional funds for real estate rents. 9. Fund increases in workers' compensation, liability insurance and unemployment insurance.
10. Purchase and replace obsolete computer equipment in District Attorney offices. Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes
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$738,024 690,564 (315,812) 697
$1,113,473
679,722 637,857 (291,708) 103,672 $1,129,543
$58,302 52,707 (24,104) 697 (36,258)
252,719 103,516
16,036 46,737 280,125 $750,477
$1,880,020

Prosecuting Attorneys
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

$57,401,675 $57,401,675
1,767,046 $59,168,721

$216,038 $216,038
0 $216,038

$57,617,713 $57,617,713
1,767,046 $59,384,759

$57,401,675 $57,401,675
1,767,046 $59,168,721

District Attorney State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$51,194,203 1,767,046
$52,961,249

$110,000 $110,000

$51,304,203 1,767,046
$53,071,249

$51,194,203 1,767,046
$52,961,249

Prosecuting Attorneys Council State General Funds Total Funds

$6,207,472 $6,207,472

$106,038 $106,038

$6,313,510 $6,313,510

$6,207,472 $6,207,472

FY 2009
Change
$1,880,020 $1,880,020
0 $1,880,020
$1,129,543 $1,129,543
$750,477 $750,477

Final Budget
$59,281,695 $59,281,695
1,767,046 $61,048,741
$52,323,746 1,767,046
$54,090,792
$6,957,949 $6,957,949

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Superior Courts
Amended FY 2008 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERAL FUNDS Program Budget Changes: Superior Court Judges
1. Increase funds for employer contributions to the county courts' retirement fund for state court judges, juvenile court judges, and county solicitors general. Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes
FY 2009 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERAL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change
Program Budget Changes: Council of Superior Court Clerks
Purpose: Assist superior court clerks throughout the state in the execution of their duties, and to promote and assist in their training of the superior court clerks.
1. Reduce funding for operations by 2.5%. 2. Provide funds for the continuation of the Judicial Data Exchange (JDX) Project.
Total Change
Council of Superior Court Judges
Purpose: Further the improvement of the superior court and the administration of justice through leadership, training, policy development and budgetary and fiscal administrations.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Reduce funding for operations by 2.5%. 6. Redirect funds from the Superior Court Judges program for 5 permanent positions. 7. Add 1 paralegal position. 8. Reduce one-time funding for temporary labor. 9. Reduce funds for Sentence Review Panel. 10. Provide for increases in operating expenses. 11. Annualize step increase for council staff effective July 1, 2007.
Total Change

$387,000 $387,000 $387,000
$798,393 709,663 (252,473) (39,312)
$1,216,271
($6,450) 1,500,000 $1,493,550
$13,165 16,204 (5,765) 39,777 (26,979)
352,226 37,363 (27,200) (54,208) 20,000 39,453
$404,036

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Superior Courts
Judicial Administrative Districts
Purpose: 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.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reduce funding for operations by 2.5%. 5. Provide funds for real estate rents. 6. Reduce one-time funding for security training.
Total Change
Superior Court Judges
Purpose: Be a 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.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Annualize increases and adjustments in health insurance, retirement, FICA, county paid secretaries and
law assistants and other costs. 6. Funds employer contributions for the county courts (juvenile court judges, state court judges, and county
solicitors general) retirement fund. 7. Annualize funding for 3 new judgeships (Cordele, Enotah, and Gwinnett) starting January 1, 2008. 8. Reduce funding for operations by 2.5%. 9. Redirect funds to the Council of Superior Court Judges program for 5 permanent positions. 10. Reduce one-time funding for Fulton Business Court. 11. Reduce one-time funding for equipment and furniture ($75,000) and for new judgeships ($75,000). 12. Annualize funding for the employer contributions for the county courts (juvenile court judges, state court
judges, and county solicitors general) retirement fund. 13. Fund an increase in travel funds for mileage reimbursements and judge's travel costs.
Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes

$28,047 24,360 (8,666) (59,463) 11,059 (25,000)
($29,663)
$757,181 669,099 (238,042) (79,089) 103,469
155,000
421,722 (714,125) (352,226) (100,000) (150,000) 387,000
48,500 $908,489
$2,776,412

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Superior Courts
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS

$60,845,688 $60,845,688 $60,845,688

$387,000 $387,000 $387,000

$61,232,688 $61,232,688 $61,232,688

$60,845,688 $60,845,688 $60,845,688

Council of Superior Court Clerks State General Funds Total Funds

$258,000 $258,000

$258,000

$0

$258,000

$258,000 $258,000

Council of Superior Court Judges
State General Funds
Total Funds

$1,079,165 $1,079,165

$1,079,165

$0

$1,079,165

$1,079,165 $1,079,165

Judicial Administrative Districts State General Funds Total Funds

$2,378,508 $2,378,508

$2,378,508

$0

$2,378,508

$2,378,508 $2,378,508

Superior Court Judges State General Funds Total Funds

$57,130,015 $57,130,015

$387,000 $387,000

$57,517,015 $57,517,015

$57,130,015 $57,130,015

FY 2009
Change

Final Budget

$2,776,412 $2,776,412 $2,776,412

$63,622,100 $63,622,100 $63,622,100

$1,493,550 $1,493,550

$1,751,550 $1,751,550

$404,036 $404,036

$1,483,201 $1,483,201

($29,663) ($29,663)

$2,348,845 $2,348,845

$908,489 $908,489

$58,038,504 $58,038,504

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Supreme Court
Amended FY 2008 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERAL FUNDS Program Budget Changes: Supreme Court of Georgia
1. Increase funds to cover the FY 2008 Georgia Building Authority real estate rental rate adjustment. 2. Increase funds for mileage reimbursements in accordance with HB120 (2007 Session). 3. Increase funds for fees paid to monitors and professional consultants for the Georgia bar exam.
Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes
FY 2009 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERAL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change
Program Budget Changes: Supreme Court
Purpose: Be a court of review and exercise exclusive appellate jurisdiction in all cases involving the construction of a treaty or of the Constitution of the State of Georgia or of the United States and all cases in which the constitutionality of a law, ordinance, or constitutional provision has been drawn in question, and all cases of election contest.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Reduce operating expenses by 2.5%. 6. Provide additional funds for DOAS liability insurance ($12,000) and for postage expenses ($5,000). 7. Provide funds for travel reimbursement for justices in accordance with HB 120 (2007 Session). 8. Provide additional funds for contract renewals for Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw. 9. Provide funds for the creation of a disaster recovery co-location site and upgrades in computer
equipment. Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes

$11,349 10,000 12,625
$33,974 $33,974
$104,629 89,806 (35,094) (9,146)
$150,195
$104,629 89,806 (35,094) (9,146)
(108,754) 17,000 4,850 3,298 71,050
$137,639 $137,639

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Supreme Court
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS

$8,700,335 $8,700,335 $8,700,335

$33,974 $33,974 $33,974

$8,734,309 $8,734,309 $8,734,309

$8,700,335 $8,700,335 $8,700,335

Supreme Court State General Funds Total Funds

$8,700,335 $8,700,335

$33,974 $33,974

$8,734,309 $8,734,309

$8,700,335 $8,700,335

FY 2009
Change
$137,639 $137,639 $137,639
$137,639 $137,639

Final Budget
$8,837,974 $8,837,974 $8,837,974
$8,837,974 $8,837,974

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State Accounting Office

FY 2009 Budget Highlights

STATE GENERAL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change

Change Amount
$62,155 40,448 (15,474) 12,246
$99,375

Program Budget Changes:
State Accounting Office
1. Reduce postage ($50,000), real estate rentals ($50,000), and computer charges ($44,118) to reflect projected expenditures.
2. Transfer funds and 11 positions for the Asset Management program (fleet management system) from the State Accounting Office to the Department of Administrative Services. Total Change

($144,118) (1,705,000) ($1,849,118)

Total State General Fund Changes

($1,749,743)

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State Accounting Office
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

$7,205,916 $7,205,916
9,258,772 $16,464,688

$0

$7,205,916

$7,205,916

$0

$7,205,916

$7,205,916

0

9,258,772

9,258,772

$0

$16,464,688

$16,464,688

State Accounting Office State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$7,205,916 9,258,772
$16,464,688

$7,205,916

9,258,772

$0

$16,464,688

$7,205,916 9,258,772
$16,464,688

FY 2009
Change

Final Budget

($1,749,743) ($1,749,743)
0 ($1,749,743)

$5,456,173 $5,456,173
9,258,772 $14,714,945

($1,749,743) ($1,749,743)

$5,456,173 9,258,772
$14,714,945

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Department of Administrative Services

Amended FY 2008 Budget Highlights

STATE GENERL FUNDS Program Budget Changes:
Administration
1. Transfer funds from the State Purchasing program to the Administration program to help cover a projected shortfall in personal services. Total Change

Change Amount
$857,227 $857,227

State Purchasing
1. Transfer funds from the State Purchasing program to the Administration program to help cover a projected shortfall in personal services. Total Change

($857,227) ($857,227)

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Office of State Administrative Hearings
1. Reduce funding for personal services to reflect projected expenditures. Total Change

($300,000) ($300,000)

Compensation Per General Assembly Resolutions
1. Provide funds to purchase an annuity for a wrongfully convicted individual as required by HR102 of the 2007 Session. Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes

$100,000 $100,000 ($200,000)

FY 2009 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment (Total funds: $409,426). 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($133,971) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($463). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change
Program Budget Changes: Administration
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment (Total Funds: $91,399). 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($18,352) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($463). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Transfer the marketing and communications unit and 3 positions from the State Purchasing program to
the Administration program (Total Funds: $239,344). 6. Reduce funding for real estate rentals based on projected expenditures (Total Funds: $50,962).
60

$205,472 134,434 (47,497) (47,392)
$245,017
$48,251 18,815 (6,503) (12,796)
138,254 (27,519)

Department of Administrative Services
7. Increase other funds ($145,932) to continue the department's transformation to upgrade services and improve enterprise programs.
8. Increase other funds ($371,447) to help cover a projected shortfall in personal services. 9. Provide additional funding to cover projected expenditures.
Total Change
Fiscal Services
Purpose: Provide administrative functions and services necessary for the fulfillment of the responsibilities of the Superior Courts.
1. Terminate the contract with Superior Courts for accounting services and transfer 6 positions, eliminating the Fiscal Services program and $325,184 in other funds. Total Change
Fleet Management
Purpose: In conjunction with OPB, centralize state government motor vehicle fleet management functions to ensure efficient and cost-effective fleet operations and minimize the life-cycle costs associated with vehicle ownership.
1. Transfer funds and 11 positions for the Asset Management program (fleet management system) to the Department of Administrative Services from the State Accounting Office.
2. Increase other funds ($12,284) to annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 3. Increase other funds ($75,393) to continue the department's transformation to upgrade services and
improve enterprise programs. 4. Reduce other funds ($383,545) based on projected cost efficiencies. 5. Increase other funds ($7,662) for real estate based on projected expenditures. 6. Reduce other funds ($1,198,993) and eliminate 9 positions and 163 vehicles as a result of the
Enterprise contract. 7. Increase other funds ($719,941) to reflect projected revenue receipts.
Total Change
Mail and Courier
Purpose: Provide convenient, efficient, and cost effective services through aggregation of demand for Capitol Hill and metro area mail and package delivery services.
1. Increase other funds ($8,733) to annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Reduce other funds ($63,723) and eliminate 1 position to continue the department's transformation to
upgrade services and improve enterprise programs. 3. Reduce other funds ($111,643) based on projected cost efficiencies. 4. Reduce other funds ($102,194) for real estate rentals based on projected expenditures.
Total Change
Risk Management
Purpose: Minimize cost and provide fair treatment of citizens through effective claims management. 1. Increase other funds ($63,480) to annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Increase other funds ($99,612) to help cover a projected shortfall in personal services. 3. Reduce other funds ($4,115,442) to reflect recent claims activity and anticipated savings due to loss control efforts. 4. Reduce other funds ($2,902,654) for re-insurance due to the negotiation of lower rates. 5. Reduce other funds ($89,597) to continue the department's transformation to upgrade services and improve enterprise programs. 6. Reduce other funds ($629,562) based on projected cost efficiencies. 7. Increase other funds ($25,997) for real estate rentals based on projected expenditures. Total Change

Yes Yes 850,000 $1,008,502
Yes $0
$1,705,000 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
$1,705,000
Yes Yes Yes Yes
$0
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
$0

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Department of Administrative Services
State Purchasing
Purpose: Reduce cost through aggregation of purchasing demand for state and local governments and provide fair and equitable access through open, structured competitive procurement.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment (Total funds: $113,026). 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Reduce personal services to reflect vacancy and hiring patterns. 6. Transfer the marketing and communications unit, and 3 positions from the State Purchasing program to
the Administration program (Total Funds: $239,344). 7. Adjust funding for real estate rentals based on projected expenditures (Total Funds: $113,322). 8. Increase other funds ($292,103) to continue the department's transformation to upgrade services and
improve enterprise programs. 9. Replace state funds with reserves to fund operating expenses. 10. Increase other funds ($7,203,653) to reflect projected revenue receipts.
Total Change
Surplus Property
Purpose: 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.
1. Increase other funds ($29,215) to annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Increase other funds ($127,556) to continue the department's transformation to upgrade services and
improve enterprise programs. 3. Increase other funds ($209,287) due to cost efficiencies redirected from other programs. 4. Increase other funds ($40,477) to fill personal services vacancies. 5. Reflect and utilize existing reserves ($1,266,324) to purchase vehicles in the Department of Agriculture,
the Department of Natural Resources, and the Department of Corrections in accordance with OCGA 505-17. 6. Increase other funds ($651,391) to reflect projected revenue receipts. Total Change
U.S. Post Office
Purpose: Provide convenient and cost-effective postal services to agencies and individuals. 1. Increase other funds ($1,263) to annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Increase other funds ($15,016) for personal services to fill vacancies. 3. Reduce other funds ($5,838) for real estate rentals based on projected expenditures. 4. Realize savings and eliminate 3 positions due to the closure of the Floyd building post office and consolidation of services with the rapid copy vendor (Total Funds: $96,925). Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Payments to Agency for the Removal of Hazardous Materials
Purpose: Establish and administer a program for the abatement and removal of asbestos and other hazardous materials from premises of the state.
1. Eliminate funding due to GBA handling the remaining work of asbestos removal on Capitol Hill. Total Change
Payments to Health Planning Review Board
Purpose: Review decisions made by hearing officers. 1. No change. Total Change
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$99,632 76,416 (27,077) (34,596)
(148,653) (138,254)
3,429 Yes
(2,925,755) Yes
($3,094,858)
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes $0
Yes Yes Yes (21,415) ($21,415)
($85,354) ($85,354)
$0 $0

Department of Administrative Services
Payments to Office of State Administrative Hearings
Purpose: Provide an impartial, independent forum for resolving disputes between the public and state agencies.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reduce personal services ($897,519) and increase operating expenses ($348,778) to reflect projected
expenditures. Total Change
Payments to Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services
Purpose: Receive and keep safely all monies paid to the treasury and pay all warrants legally drawn on the treasury.
1. Increase other funds ($32,437) to annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. Total Change
Payments to Georgia Technology Authority
Purpose: Set the direction for the state's use of technology and promote efficient, secure, and cost-effective delivery of information technology services.
1. Eliminate 5 positions and funding for the implementation of the Commission for a New Georgia's Information Technology Task Force recommendations.
2. Eliminate grant funding for wireless broadband. Total Change
Compensation Per General Assembly Resolutions
Purpose: Fund HR102 of the 2007 Session. 1. Delete the one-time cost of purchasing an annuity for an individual who was wrongfully imprisoned. 2. Provide funds to purchase an annuity for a wrongfully convicted individual as required by HR1078 of the 2008 Session. Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes

$57,589 39,203 (13,917)
(548,741) ($465,866)
Yes $0
($396,769) (1,000,000) ($1,396,769)
($825,000) 850,000 $25,000
($2,325,760)

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Department of Administrative Services
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Original Budget

FY 2009
Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

$16,118,189 $16,118,189 149,811,091 $165,929,280

($200,000) ($200,000)
857,227 $657,227

$15,918,189 $15,918,189 150,668,318 $166,586,507

$16,118,189 $16,118,189 149,811,091 $165,929,280

($2,325,760) ($2,325,760)
4,464,065 $2,138,305

$13,792,429 $13,792,429 154,275,156 $168,067,585

Administration State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$2,349,936 1,997,742
$4,347,678

$857,227 $857,227

$3,207,163 1,997,742
$5,204,905

$2,349,936 1,997,742
$4,347,678

$1,008,502 638,174
$1,646,676

$3,358,438 2,635,916
$5,994,354

Fiscal Services Other Funds Total Funds

$325,184

$325,184

$325,184

($325,184)

$0

$325,184

$0

$325,184

$325,184

($325,184)

$0

Fleet Management State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

2,154,337 $2,154,337

2,154,337

$0

$2,154,337

2,154,337 $2,154,337

$1,705,000 (767,258) $937,742

$1,705,000 1,387,079
$3,092,079

Mail and Courier Other Funds Total Funds

$1,398,982 $1,398,982

$1,398,982

$0

$1,398,982

$1,398,982 $1,398,982

($268,827) ($268,827)

$1,130,155 $1,130,155

Risk Management Other Funds Total Funds

$137,428,923 $137,428,923

$137,428,923

$0

$137,428,923

$137,428,923 $137,428,923

($7,548,166) ($7,548,166)

$129,880,757 $129,880,757

State Purchasing State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$7,336,529 286,093
$7,622,622

($857,227) 857,227 $0

$6,479,302 1,143,320
$7,622,622

$7,336,529 286,093
$7,622,622

($3,094,858) 10,443,708 $7,348,850

$4,241,671 10,729,801 $14,971,472

Surplus Property Other Funds Total Funds

$2,332,891 $2,332,891

$2,332,891

$0

$2,332,891

$2,332,891 $2,332,891

$2,324,250 $2,324,250

$4,657,141 $4,657,141

U.S. Post Office State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$21,415 155,575 $176,990

$21,415

155,575

$0

$176,990

$21,415 155,575 $176,990

($21,415) (65,069)
($86,484)

$0 90,506 $90,506

64

Department of Administrative Services
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Original Budget

FY 2009
Change

Final Budget

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Agency for the Removal of Hazardous Materials
State General Funds
Total Funds

$85,354

$85,354

$85,354

($85,354)

$0

$85,354

$0

$85,354

$85,354

($85,354)

$0

Health Planning Review Board State General Funds Total Funds

$60,473 $60,473

$60,473

$0

$60,473

$60,473 $60,473

$60,473

$0

$60,473

Office of State Administrative Hearings
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$4,042,713 608,684
$4,651,397

($300,000) ($300,000)

$3,742,713 608,684
$4,351,397

$4,042,713 608,684
$4,651,397

($465,866) ($465,866)

$3,576,847 608,684
$4,185,531

Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services
Other Funds
Total Funds

$3,122,680 $3,122,680

$3,122,680

$0

$3,122,680

$3,122,680 $3,122,680

$32,437 $32,437

$3,155,117 $3,155,117

Georgia Technology Authority

State General Funds

$1,396,769

$1,396,769

$1,396,769

($1,396,769)

$0

Total Funds

$1,396,769

$0

$1,396,769

$1,396,769

($1,396,769)

$0

Compensation Per General Assembly Resolutions
State General Funds
Total Funds

$825,000 $825,000

$100,000 $100,000

$925,000 $925,000

$825,000 $825,000

$25,000 $25,000

$850,000 $850,000

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Department of Agriculture

Amended FY 2008 Budget Highlights

STATE GENERL FUNDS Program Budget Changes: Consumer Protection
1. Increase funds for 4 homeland security and food defense positions added in HB95 (FY08) to fund the final quarter of FY 2008.
2. Utilize existing funds to provide vehicles for 46 consumer protection investigators driving over 14,000 miles per year.
Total Change

Change Amount
$34,000 Yes
$34,000

Total State General Fund Changes

$34,000

FY 2009 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($376,295), for employees in
specified critical jobs ($119,317), and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($11,803). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change
Program Budget Changes: Administration
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Delete one-time funds for online licensing implementation.
Total Change
Athens-Tifton Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories
Purpose: Ensure the health of production, equine, and companion animals, and protect public health as it relates to animals within the State of Georgia.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. Total Change
Consumer Protection
Purpose: Ensure a safe food supply, guarantee a safe and healthy supply of agricultural products, provide for accurate commercial transactions, and protect animal health (production, equine, and companion) for the citizens of Georgia.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($212,938), for employees in
specified critical jobs ($119,317), and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($11,803). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Fill 2 vacant imported food/seafood positions and 1 vacant dairy industry position to protect the food
supply and promote the Georgia dairy industry. 6. Delete one-time funds used to replace 8 high-mileage vehicles.
66

$612,897 507,415 (141,217) (80,518)
$898,577
$59,717 35,204 (16,565) (9,445)
(280,000) ($211,089)
$124,384 $124,384
$298,447 344,058 (100,198) (57,130) 66,458 (120,000)

Department of Agriculture
7. Replace 13 vehicles with mileage in excess of 170,000 used by department inspectors in their daily work (Other Funds: $150,000).
8. Eliminate 1 equine manager position due to department reorganization. 9. Increase federal funds ($450,000) and other funds ($750,000) to reflect projected expenditures for FY
2009. 10. Provide funding for 1 Homeland Security and Food Defense position.
Total Change
Marketing and Promotion
Purpose: Expand sales of Georgia's commodities from growers by promoting them domestically and internationally.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Replace 3 vehicles with mileage in excess of 170,000 used by department inspectors in their daily work
(Other funds: $30,000). 6. Increase federal funds ($750,000) and other funds ($750,000) to reflect projected expenditures for FY
2009. Total Change
Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories
Purpose: Provide poultry disease diagnostic and monitoring services with a focus on avian influenza. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes
FY 2009 BOND FUNDED CAPITAL OUTLAY
See the section on "General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund" for information about $3,250,000 in new bonds that relate to the Department of Agriculture.

Yes (82,580)
Yes 44,348 $393,403
$56,741 51,969 (24,454) (13,943) Yes Yes
$70,313
$73,608 76,184
$149,792
$526,803

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Department of Agriculture
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

$46,192,622 $46,192,622
6,849,321 1,884,689 $54,926,632

$34,000 $34,000
0 0 $34,000

$46,226,622 $46,226,622
6,849,321 1,884,689 $54,960,632

$46,192,622 $46,192,622
6,849,321 1,884,689 $54,926,632

Administration State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$6,782,863 69,500
258,721 $7,111,084

$6,782,863

69,500

258,721

$0

$7,111,084

$6,782,863 69,500
258,721 $7,111,084

Athens/Tifton Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories
State General Funds
Total Funds

$3,651,229 $3,651,229

$3,651,229

$0

$3,651,229

$3,651,229 $3,651,229

Consumer Protection State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$24,000,511 6,749,221 935,000
$31,684,732

$34,000 $34,000

$24,034,511 6,749,221 935,000
$31,718,732

$24,000,511 6,749,221 935,000
$31,684,732

Marketing and Promotion State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$8,269,475 $30,600 690,968
$8,991,043

$8,269,475

30,600

690,968

$0

$8,991,043

$8,269,475 30,600
690,968 $8,991,043

Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories
State General Funds Total Funds

$3,488,544 $3,488,544

$3,488,544

$0

$3,488,544

$3,488,544 $3,488,544

FY 2009
Change

Final Budget

$526,803 $526,803 1,200,000 1,680,000 $3,406,803

$46,719,425 $46,719,425
8,049,321 3,564,689 $58,333,435

($211,089) ($211,089)

$6,571,774 69,500
258,721 $6,899,995

$124,384 $124,384

$3,775,613 $3,775,613

$393,403 450,000 900,000
$1,743,403

$24,450,511 7,199,221 1,835,000
$33,428,135

$70,313 750,000 780,000 $1,600,313

$8,339,788 780,600
1,470,968 $10,591,356

$149,792 $149,792

$3,638,336 $3,638,336

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Department of Banking and Finance

Amended FY 2008 Budget Highlights

STATE GENERL FUNDS Program Budget Changes: Administration
1. Transfer funds for the FY 2008 State Health Benefit Plan adjustment in employer contributions and salary adjustment from the Chartering, Licensing and Applications/Non-Mortgage Entities program. Total Change

Change Amount
$173,210 $173,210

Chartering, Licensing, and Applications/Non-Mortgage Entities
1. Transfer funds for the FY 2008 State Health Benefit Plan adjustment in employer contributions and salary adjustment to the Consumer Protection and Assistance, Administration, and Financial Institution Supervision and Mortgage Supervision programs.
Total Change

($712,157) ($712,157)

Consumer Protection and Assistance
1. Transfer funds for the FY 2008 State Health Benefit Plan adjustment in employer contributions and salary adjustment from the Chartering, Licensing and Applications/Non-Mortgage Entities program. Total Change

$84,377 $84,377

Financial Institution Supervision
1. Transfer funds for the FY 2008 State Health Benefit Plan adjustment in employer contributions and salary adjustment from the Chartering, Licensing and Applications/Non-Mortgage Entities program.
2. Increase operational funding for Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) phone system for field offices. Total Change

$442,254
181,025 $623,279

Mortgage Supervision
1. Transfer funds for the FY 2008 State Health Benefit Plan adjustment in employer contributions and salary adjustment from the Chartering, Licensing and Applications/Non-Mortgage Entities program. Total Change

$12,316 $12,316

Total State General Fund Changes

$181,025

FY 2009 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change
Program Budget Changes: Administration
Purpose: Provide administrative support to all department programs. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
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$378,756 140,588 (52,622) (23,116)
$443,606
$26,939 21,808 (8,163) (2,789)

Department of Banking and Finance
5. Transfer funds from the Chartering, Licensing, and Applications/Non-Mortgage Entities program to the Administration program to properly budget funds for projected expenses. Total Change
Chartering, Licensing, and Applications/Non-Mortgage Entities
Purpose: Provide efficient and flexible application, registration, and notification procedures for financial institutions that are in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and department policies.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Transfer funds from the Chartering, Licensing and Applications/Non-Mortgage Entities program to the
Administration program ($174,693), Consumer Protection and Assistance program ($80,516), and Financial Institution Supervision program ($462,430) to properly budget funds for projected expenses. Total Change
Consumer Protection and Assistance
Purpose: Assist consumers with problems encountered when dealing with department regulated entities. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Transfer funds from the Chartering, Licensing and Applications/Non-Mortgage Entities program to the Consumer Protection and Assistance program to properly budget funds for projected expenses. Total Change
Financial Institution Supervision
Purpose: Provide for safe and sound operation of Georgia state-chartered financial institutions, and to protect the interests of the depositors, creditors and shareholders of those institutions.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Transfer funds from the Chartering, Licensing, and Applications/Non-Mortgage Entities program
($462,430) and the Mortgage Supervision program ($21,534) to the Financial Institution Supervision program to properly budget funds for projected expenses. 6. Provide funds to improve information systems controls that support business processes and objectives. 7. Restore operational funding for VOIP phone system for field offices. Total Change
Mortgage Supervision
Purpose: Protect customers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent residential mortgage lending practices and enforce applicable laws and regulations.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Transfer funds from the Mortgage Supervision program to the Financial Institution Supervision program
to properly budget funds for projected expenses. Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes

174,693 $212,488
$14,472 6,555 (2,453) (775)
(717,639)
($699,840)
$11,825 6,872 (2,572) (930)
80,516 $95,711
$263,851 87,276 (32,668) (15,367)
483,964
55,000 181,025 $1,023,081
$61,669 18,077 (6,766) (3,255)
($21,534) $48,191 $679,631

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Department of Banking and Finance
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

FY 2009
Change

Final Budget

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS

$12,218,642 $12,218,642 $12,218,642

$181,025 $181,025 $181,025

$12,399,667 $12,399,667 $12,399,667

$12,218,642 $12,218,642 $12,218,642

$679,631 $679,631 $679,631

$12,898,273 $12,898,273 $12,898,273

Administration State General Funds Total Funds

$1,876,614 $1,876,614

$173,210 $173,210

$2,049,824 $2,049,824

$1,876,614 $1,876,614

$212,488 $212,488

$2,089,102 $2,089,102

Chartering, Licensing, and Applications/Non-mortgage Entities
State General Funds
Total Funds

$1,250,814 $1,250,814

($712,157) ($712,157)

$538,657 $538,657

$1,250,814 $1,250,814

($699,840) ($699,840)

$550,974 $550,974

Consumer Protection and Assistance
State General Funds
Total Funds

$564,842 $564,842

$84,377 $84,377

$649,219 $649,219

$564,842 $564,842

$95,711 $95,711

$660,553 $660,553

Financial Institution Supervision State General Funds Total Funds

$6,734,312 $6,734,312

$623,279 $623,279

$7,357,591 $7,357,591

$6,734,312 $6,734,312

$1,023,081 $1,023,081

$7,757,393 $7,757,393

Mortgage Supervision State General Funds Total Funds

$1,792,060 $1,792,060

$12,316 $12,316

$1,804,376 $1,804,376

$1,792,060 $1,792,060

$48,191 $48,191

$1,840,251 $1,840,251

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Department of Community Affairs
Amended FY 2008 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERL FUNDS Program Budget Changes: Payments to Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority
1. Increase funds for reservoirs and water system improvements. 2. Increase funds for the Infrastructure Grant program.
Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes

Change Amount
$40,000,000 500,000
$40,500,000
$40,500,000

FY 2009 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($159,202) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($1,886). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change
Program Budget Changes: Administration
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($17,441) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($1,886). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change
Building Construction
Purpose: Establish minimum building construction standards for all new structures, including massproduced factory built (modular) buildings, built in the state.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Increase other funds ($1,000) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009.
Total Change
Coordinated Planning
Purpose: Give communities the information, assistance, tools, and funding needed to successfully implement planning and quality growth solutions to enhance and fulfill the requirements of Coordinated Comprehensive Planning according to the Georgia Planning Act of 1989.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009.
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$210,129 161,088 (61,498) (67,530)
$242,189
$24,169 19,327 (6,692) (9,198)
$27,606
$4,266 3,428 (1,315) (1,808) Yes
$4,571
$25,590 20,741

Department of Community Affairs
3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Remove funding and 2 positions for development of the Coastal Comprehensive Plan. 6. Provide funds to implement the Coastal Comprehensive Plan to ensure quality growth in Georgia's
coastal region. 7. Delete one-time funding for the Local Update of Census Addresses project.
Total Change
Environmental Education and Assistance
Purpose: Provide technical assistance, resource tools, and public education outreach resources. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Increase other funds ($2,905,000) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009. Total Change
Federal Community and Economic Development Programs
Purpose: Administer education and incentive programs, and provide technical assistance in the area of economic development to local governments, development authorities, and private non-profit entities.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Increase federal funds ($9,061,046) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009.
Total Change
Homeownership Programs
Purpose: Expand the supply of standard affordable housing through rehabilitation and construction, and provide homeownership opportunities for low and moderate-income individuals.
1. No change. Total Change
Local Assistance Grants
Purpose: Make grants or loans to eligible recipients or qualified local governments specified by recipient, amount, and purpose in an appropriation to the department.
1. Eliminate one-time funding for local assistance grants. 2. Provide funds for 470 Local Assistance Grants.
Total Change
Regional Services
Purpose: Assist in the marketing, development, and implementation of housing and community and economic development projects and services.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Increase other funds ($500,000) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009. 6. Increase funds for the Rural Water Association Fluoridation program.
Total Change
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(7,957) (10,938) (300,000) 300,000 (1,411,000) ($1,383,564)
$9,952 7,328 (2,811) (3,864) Yes
$10,605
$24,169 20,467 (7,851) (10,793) Yes
$25,992
$0 $0
($6,529,284) 6,000,000 ($529,284)
$28,825 17,999 (6,905) (9,491) Yes
100,000 $130,428

Department of Community Affairs
Rental Housing Programs
Purpose: Provide affordable housing to very low and low to moderate-income households by allocating federal and state housing tax credits on a competitive basis and by providing subsidized housing through the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
1. Increase federal funds ($45,000) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009. 2. Reduce other funds ($1,965,699) to reflect projected revenue receipts.
Total Change
Research and Surveys
Purpose: Conduct surveys and collect financial / management data from local governments and authorities as directed by statute.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Increase other funds ($24,163) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009.
Total Change
Special Housing Initiatives
Purpose: Providing funding for special housing initiatives. 1. Increase funding for the State Housing Trust Fund to provide contract caseworkers to assist homeless families in achieving housing stability. 2. Increase other funds ($63,000) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009. Total Change
State Community Development Programs
Purpose: Assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the development of their core commercial areas, and champion new development opportunities for rural Georgia.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Increase federal funds ($5,000) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009. 6. Provide funding for the City of Porterdale Community Center Gymnasium reconstruction. 7. Increase funds for an Emergency Operation Facility in Fayette County. 8. Provide funding to renovate and expand the Tift County Multipurpose Livestock Building. 9. Provide funding to renovate and expand the Jeff Davis County Multipurpose Livestock Building. 10. Provide funding for the construction of an ADA compliant regional athletic facility in Hall County.
Total Change
State Economic Development Program
Purpose: Facilitate and stimulate economic activity, private investment, and job creation by various means, including making loans and grants.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Delete one-time REBA funding to assist local redevelopment authorities with comprehensive economic
development planning. 6. Delete one-time funding appropriated to the City of Richland for an emergency water redistribution
system.
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Yes Yes
$0
$8,530 6,000 (2,301) (3,164) Yes
$9,065
$300,000 Yes
$300,000
$17,061 11,999 (4,603) (6,328) Yes
200,000 200,000 125,000 175,000 300,000 $1,018,129
$1,422 1,063 (408) (560)
(80,471) (600,000)

Department of Community Affairs
7. Reduce the Life Sciences Facilities Fund while still maintaining fund liquidity. 8. Reduce funding for the Regional Economic Business Assistance program.
Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority
Purpose: Provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste, energy, and land conservation projects. 1. Provide 1 position and funding to coordinate energy savings programs. 2. Delete one-time funding for projects of statewide significance in the Governor's Land Conservation Program. 3. Delete one-time funding for treated wastewater reuse incentive grants. 4. Delete one-time funding for the E-85 grant program. 5. Reduce funds in the Governor's Land Conservation Program. Total Change
Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority
Purpose: Improve Georgia's mobility, air quality, and land use practices. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Eliminate the board secretary position due to efficiencies. Total Change
Payments to OneGeorgia Authority
Purpose: Provide funds for OneGeorgia Authority. 1. Increase other funds ($324,297) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009. Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes
FY 2009 BOND FUNDED CAPITAL OUTLAY
See the section on "General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund" for information about $80,000,000 in new bonds that relate to the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority and $4,700,000 in new bonds that relate to the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority.

(596,718) (500,000) ($1,775,672)
$139,232 (12,337,944)
(500,000) (400,000) (25,000,000) ($38,098,712)
$66,145 52,736 (20,655) (11,386) (97,356)
($10,516)
Yes $0
($40,271,352)

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Department of Community Affairs
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Original Budget

FY 2009
Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Administration State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds
Building Construction State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds
Coordinated Planning State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds
Environmental Education and Assistance
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds
Federal Community and Economic Development Programs
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds
Homeownership Programs Other Funds Total Funds
Local Assistance Grants State General Funds Total Funds

$93,697,896 47,123,333
$140,821,229 130,537,107 15,266,118
$286,624,454

$40,500,000 0
$40,500,000 0 0
$40,500,000

$134,197,896 47,123,333
$181,321,229 130,537,107 15,266,118
$327,124,454

$93,697,896 47,123,333
$140,821,229 130,537,107 15,622,464
$286,980,800

($40,271,352) 0
($40,271,352) 9,131,046 1,831,761
($29,308,545)

$53,426,544 47,123,333
$100,549,877 139,668,153 17,454,225
$257,672,255

$2,205,751 1,320,986 2,017,417
$5,544,154

$2,205,751

1,320,986

2,017,417

$0

$5,544,154

$2,205,751 1,320,986 2,017,417
$5,544,154

$27,606 $27,606

$2,233,357 1,320,986 2,017,417
$5,571,760

$310,002 238,704
$548,706

$310,002

238,704

$0

$548,706

$310,002 238,704
$548,706

$4,571 1,000
$5,571

$314,573 239,704
$554,277

$5,233,811 50,918
$5,284,729

$5,233,811

50,918

$0

$5,284,729

$5,233,811 50,918
$5,284,729

($1,383,564) ($1,383,564)

$3,850,247 50,918
$3,901,165

$1,047,840 481,480
$1,529,320

$1,047,840

481,480

$0

$1,529,320

$1,047,840 481,480
$1,529,320

$10,605 2,905,000 $2,915,605

$1,058,445 3,386,480
$4,444,925

$2,040,932 36,004,364
329,587 $38,374,883
$4,631,991 $4,631,991
$6,529,284 $6,529,284

$2,040,932

36,004,364

329,587

$0

$38,374,883

$2,040,932 36,004,364
329,587 $38,374,883

$25,992 9,081,046
(20,000) $9,087,038

$2,066,924 45,085,410
309,587 $47,461,921

$4,631,991

$0

$4,631,991

$4,631,991 $4,631,991

$4,631,991

$0

$4,631,991

$6,529,284

$0

$6,529,284

$6,529,284 $6,529,284

($529,284) ($529,284)

$6,000,000 $6,000,000

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Department of Community Affairs
Program Budget Financial Summary

Regional Services State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Original Budget

FY 2009
Change

Final Budget

$2,304,905 $2,304,905

$2,304,905

$0

$2,304,905

$2,304,905 $2,304,905

$130,428 500,000
$630,428

$2,435,333 500,000
$2,935,333

Rental Housing Programs State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$3,287,829 93,198,170
4,962,278 $101,448,277

$3,287,829

93,198,170

4,962,278

$0

$101,448,277

$3,287,829 93,198,170
4,962,278 $101,448,277

45,000 (1,965,699) ($1,920,699)

$3,287,829 93,243,170
2,996,579 $99,527,578

Research and Surveys State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$620,782 $620,782

$620,782

0

$0

$620,782

$620,782 $620,782

$9,065 24,163 $33,228

$629,847 24,163
$654,010

Special Housing Initiatives State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$3,332,892 2,399,062
$5,731,954

$3,332,892

2,399,062

$0

$5,731,954

$3,332,892 2,399,062
$5,731,954

$300,000 63,000
$363,000

$3,632,892 2,462,062
$6,094,954

State Community Development Programs
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds
State Economic Development Program
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$1,377,599
$1,377,599
$10,714,727 13,587
154,681 $10,882,995

$1,377,599

0

$0

$1,377,599

$1,377,599 $1,377,599

$1,018,129 5,000
$1,023,129

$2,395,728 5,000
$2,400,728

$10,714,727

13,587

154,681

$0

$10,882,995

$10,714,727 13,587
154,681 $10,882,995

($1,775,672) ($1,775,672)

$8,939,055 13,587
154,681 $9,107,323

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority
State General Funds

$49,823,726

$40,500,000

Total Funds

$49,823,726

$40,500,000

Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

State General Funds

$4,867,816

Total Funds

$4,867,816

$0

$90,323,726 $90,323,726
$4,867,816 $4,867,816

$49,823,726 $49,823,726

($38,098,712) ($38,098,712)

$4,867,816 $4,867,816

($10,516) ($10,516)

$11,725,014 $11,725,014
$4,857,300 $4,857,300

OneGeorgia Authority Tobacco Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$47,123,333 $47,123,333

$47,123,333

0

$0

$47,123,333

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$47,479,679 $47,479,679

$324,297 $324,297

$47,479,679 324,297
$47,803,976

Department of Community Health

Amended FY 2008 Budget Highlights

STATE GENERAL FUNDS
Program Budget Changes: Administration
1. Reduce funds received in the Health Care Access and Improvement program in HB 95 for the Regional Health Information Technology pilot partnership with the Medical College of Georgia.
2. Reflect an Executive Order to transfer unallotted state general funds from the Department of Community Health to the Office of the Governor, to cover expenses associated with the tornado recovery by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency. Total Change

Change Amount
($300,000) (2,600,000) ($2,900,000)

Aged, Blind and Disabled Medicaid
1. Reduce funds to reflect benefit projections (Total Funds: $206,848,682).
2. Transfer other funds ($35,757,161) and federal funds ($60,415,946) to align budget with expenditures and reflect benefit projections.
3. Utilize FY 2007 state fund reserves ($164,856,120) for FY 2007 Incurred But Not Reported (IBNR) claims expense (Total Funds: $443,400,000). Total Change

($76,906,340) Yes
Yes
($76,906,340)

Indigent Care Trust Fund
1. Provide state matching funds for private hospitals considered "deemed" by federal standards for the Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program (Total Funds: $37,163,642). Total Change

$13,713,384 $13,713,384

Low-Income Medicaid
1. Reduce Care Management Organization (CMO) fees due to lower program enrollment (Total Funds: $86,576,533).
2. Transfer other funds ($42,321,747) and federal funds ($71,507,589) to align budget with expenditures and increase funds to reflect benefit projections.
3. Utilize FY 2007 state fund reserves ($70,753,540) for FY 2007 IBNR claims expense (Total Funds: $190,300,000). Total Change

($32,189,155) Yes Yes
($32,189,155)

PeachCare
1. Increase funds to cover projected benefit expenditures (Total Funds: $61,326,835).
2. Reduce CMO fees (Total Funds: $3,903,793).
3. Utilize FY 2007 state fund reserves ($361,620) for FY07 IBNR claims Funds:$1,392,453). Total Change

expense

(Total

$15,926,579 (1,013,815) Yes
$14,912,764

State Health Benefit Plan

1. Increase funds to reflect prefunded health insurance for non-certificated school service personnel and

Yes

retired teachers (Total Funds: $30,345,470).

Total Change

$0

Total State General Fund Changes

($83,369,347)

FY 2009 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERAL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment.
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$363,660

Department of Community Health
2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($259,668), for special adjustments to selected job classes ($31,977), and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($5,203).
3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change
Program Budget Changes: Administration
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($219,425), and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($4,921). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Reduce operational expenses in the Administration program (Total Funds: $5,124,112). 6. Redirect funds from the Administration program to the Health Care Access and Improvement program to
reflect department reorganization of 2 positions. 7. Transfer funds from the Aged, Blind, and Disabled Medicaid program to the Administration program to
replace the loss of one-time funds reserved for FY 2008 administrative services. 8. Reduce other funds to reflect the loss of one-time funds reserved for FY 2008 administrative services
(Total Funds: $14,130,000). Total Change
Aged, Blind, and Disabled Medicaid
Purpose: Improve healthcare access primarily to elderly and disabled individuals. 1. Transfer funds from the Aged, Blind, and Disabled Medicaid program to the Administration program to replace the loss of one-time funds reserved for FY 2008 administrative services (Total Funds: $39,403,235). 2. Reduce Medicaid benefits to reflect projected expenditures (Total Funds: $55,772,448) 3. Add 100 Independent Care Waiver Program (ICWP) slots for the Money Follows the Person Demonstration Grant to move qualified members from institutions to the community (Total Funds: 3,968,341). 4. Provide funds for 75 slots in the ICWP program to address the community waiting list (Total Funds: $3,264,400). 5. Increase ICWP rates by 3% for personal support services (Total Funds: $989,070).
6. Update the maximum allowable reimbursement to 80% of the 2007 Resource Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS), as specified by Medicare for the Atlanta area, for providers of the following services: Physician, Physician Assistant, Nurse Midwife, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Podiatry, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Children's Intervention Services, Children's Intervention School Services, Psychology, Vision, and Family Planning. This will not apply to providers billing the following CPT codes: 99296, 99294, 99299, 99300, 99431, 99298, 99436, 99433, 92586, 99440, 31500, 76811, 76820, 99238, 99293, 59409, 76819, 59515, and 59514. These codes will not receive a rate change along with speech therapy and dialysis (Total Funds: $9,537,986).
7. Increase cost coverage for inpatient hospital services from 95.1% to 98.6% of cost for designated trauma hospitals Levels I through III, and increase cost coverage from 90.1% to 92.6% of cost for all other hospitals (Total Funds: $18,354,264).
8. Update outpatient hospital reimbursement by increasing the percent of cost coverage for services subject to cost settlement from 85.6% of cost to 90.7% of cost for designated trauma hospitals Levels I through III, and 88.3% of cost for all other non-state, non-critical access hospitals; increasing the cap on outpatient services based on increases in inpatient hospital reimbursement; and, increasing the triage fee for non-emergency use of the Emergency Room from $50 to $60 (Total Funds: $5,822,103).
9. Increase the cap for home health services to $90 and pay the lesser of the cap or 100% of cost, according to FY 2006 cost reports (Total Funds: $3,168,664).
10. Increase Healthcheck reimbursement rate by 2.5% (Total Funds: $50,924). 11. Provide coverage for digital mammography services (Total Funds: $316,487). 12. Increase codes for global maternity delivery rates by 5% (Total Funds: $1,217,546) 13. Provide an additional 1% add-on to per diems for nursing facilities meeting the requirements of the
quality incentive program (Total Funds: $4,998,963).
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296,848
(99,631) (30,963) $529,914
$318,145 224,346 (83,985) (30,963)
(1,566,028) (171,426)
14,130,000 Yes
$12,820,089
($14,130,000)
(20,000,000) 1,423,047
1,170,614 354,680
3,420,322
6,581,839
2,087,806
1,136,283 18,261
113,492 436,612 1,792,628

Department of Community Health
14. Increase funding for the nursing home per diem rate to align with current fair rental value indices and incentive nursing facilities to invest in modernizing facility infrastructure (Total Funds: $49,219,615).
15. Increase Ambulance reimbursement rates to 86% of the 2007 Medicare fee schedule (Total Funds: $3,906,143).
16. Increase Dental reimbursement rates by 2.5% (Total Funds: $252,518).
17. Develop a quality incentive proposal for all home and community based waiver services in partnership with the Department of Human Resources (DHR).
18. Reflect changes in the Federal Financial Participation (FFP) rate for Medicaid (Total Funds: $149,586,628) .
19. Realign Medicaid benefits and utilize FY 2008 state fund reserves ($63,872,418) for FY 2008 IBNR claims expense (Total Funds: $178,116,057). Total Change
Health Care Access and Improvement
Purpose: Improve the health, wellness and access to healthcare for Georgians. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment.
2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009.
3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%.
4. Redirect funds from the Administration program to the Health Care Access and Improvement program to reflect department reorganization of 2 positions.
5. Delete one-time funds for "new start" Community Health Centers in Bacon, Bibb, Gwinnett, Lanier, Murray, and Richmond counties.
6. Delete one-time funds for behavioral health services integration with existing Community Health Centers in Bacon, Dougherty, Emanuel, Muscogee, and Washington counties.
7. Delete one-time funds to the Georgia Association for Primary Health Care to complete the statewide Electronic Medical Records system to link together the Federally Qualified Community Health Centers.
8. Reflect the final year of the state funds contribution to the Hughes Spalding Children's Hospital.
9. Establish a contract with the Georgia Association for Primary Health Care, which allows for 3 allotments, the first allotment upon execution of the contract, the second allotment when half of the sites work plans and budgets are received, and the final allotment upon receipt of the remainder of the sites work plans and budgets, for start up expenses incurred by new Community Health Centers at the following sites: Montgomery County, Jones County, Clarke County and Effingham County. Governor's Advice : The department is authorized to utilize appropriate procurement and vendor management procedures to ensure that program services intended by the General Assembly are provided in a fair, equitable, efficient and effective manner.
10. Establish a contract with the Georgia Association for Primary Health Care, which allows for 3 allotments, the first allotment upon execution of the contract, the second allotment when half of the sites work plans and budgets are received, and the final allotment upon receipt of the remainder of the sites work plans and budgets, for expenses associated with behavioral health services integration incurred by the following Community Health Centers: Georgia Highlands Medical Services, Inc., TenderCare Clinic, West End Medical Centers, Inc., and Palmetto Health Council, Inc. Governor's Advice : The department is authorized to utilize appropriate procurement and vendor management procedures to ensure that program services intended by the General Assembly are provided in a fair, equitable, efficient and effective manner.
11. Provide grant funds to the Southeastern Firefighters' Burn Foundation to assist in the care of indigent burn victims.
12. Increase funds for grants to assist in the creation and enhancement of Safety Net Clinics across Georgia.
13. Increase funds for a planning grant for the Georgia Wellness Incentive Pilot Program.
14. Increase funds for the Georgia Health Marketing Trust Fund.
15. Increase funds for Operation of Georgia Health Marketplace Authority.
16. Increase funds for the design of the Georgia Health Marketplace Website.
Total Change

17,650,154 1,400,743 90,553 Yes Yes Yes
$3,547,034
$9,501 6,553 (2,508)
171,426 (1,500,000) (1,250,000)
(750,000) (1,750,000) 1,000,000
1,000,000
500,000 950,000 150,000 1,000,000 300,000 700,000 $534,972

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Department of Community Health
Indigent Care Trust Fund
Purpose: Support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals that serve medically indigent Georgians.
1. Reduce state funds in the Indigent Care Trust Fund by replacing state funds appropriated to the Georgia Cancer Coalition with other funds revenue generated from the renewal of breast cancer license tags.
2. Reflect changes in the FFP rate for Medicaid (Total Funds: $33,659,507). 3. Require non-deemed hospitals to meet the annual indigent care requirements of their Certificates of
Need as a condition for Disproportionate Share Hospital program participation. Total Change
Low-Income Medicaid
Purpose: Improve healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals. 1. Reduce Medicaid benefits to reflect projected expenditures (Total Funds: $25,097,602).
2. Reflect cost avoidance realized by funding 3 eligibility positions in the FY 2008 budget (Total Funds: $6,310,382).
3. Reduce Care Management Organization (CMO) fees to reflect projected revenue due to lower program enrollment. (Total Funds: $74,006,015).
4. Add 100 ICWP slots for the Money Follows the Person Demonstration Grant to move qualified members from institutions to the community (Total Funds: $10,271)
5. Provide funds for 75 slots in the ICWP program to address the community waiting list (Total Funds: $8,450).
6. Increase ICWP rates by 3% for personal support services (Total Funds: $2,560).
7. Update the maximum allowable reimbursement to 80% of the 2007 Resource Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS), as specified by Medicare for the Atlanta area, for providers of the following services: Physician, Physician Assistant, Nurse Midwife, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Podiatry, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Children's Intervention Services, Children's Intervention School Services, Psychology, Vision, and Family Planning. This will not apply to providers billing the following CPT codes: 99296, 99294, 99299, 99300, 99431, 99298, 99436, 99433, 92586, 99440, 31500, 76811, 76820, 99238, 99293, 59409, 76819, 59515, and 59514. These codes will not receive a rate change along with speech therapy and dialysis (Total Funds: $18,500,525).
8. Increase cost coverage for inpatient hospital services from 95.1% to 98.6% of cost for designated trauma hospitals Levels I through III, and increase cost coverage from 90.1% to 92.6% of cost for all other hospitals (Total Funds: $24,514,205).
9. Update outpatient hospital reimbursement by increasing the percent of cost coverage for services subject to cost settlement from 85.6% of cost to 90.7% of cost for designated trauma hospitals Levels I through III, and 88.3% of cost for all other non-state, non-critical access hospitals; increasing the cap on outpatient services based on increases in inpatient hospital reimbursement; and, increasing the triage fee for non-emergency use of the Emergency Room from $50 to $60 (Total Funds: $11,479,702).
10. Increase the cap for home health services to $90 and pay the lesser of the cap or 100% of cost, according to FY 2006 cost reports (Total Funds: $649,519).
11. Increase Healthcheck reimbursement rate by 2.5% (Total Funds: $1,370,224). 12. Provide coverage for digital mammography services (Total Funds: $624,031). 13. Increase codes for global maternity delivery rates by 5% (Total Funds: $3,474,144). 14. Provide an additional 1% add-on to per diems for nursing facilities meeting the requirements of the
quality incentive program (Total Funds: $1,037). 15. Increase ambulance reimbursement rates to 86% of the 2007 Medicare fee schedule (Total Funds:
$137,867). 16. Increase Dental reimbursement rates by 2.5% (Total Funds: $2,567,276).
17. Provide for a Medicaid expansion for Foster Care children up to the age of 21 (Total Funds: $3,067,485).
18. Develop a quality incentive proposal for all home and community based waiver services in partnership with DHR.
19. Implement by July 1, 2008 an increase in per diem rates for Psychiatric Residential Treatment Centers (PRTF's) consistent with other states and sufficient to reimburse all covered medical and behavioral health. Governor's Advice : The department is authorized to pursue Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) authorization of a rate update based on the 2006 cost report and according to CMS payment guidelines
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($500,000)
Yes Yes ($500,000)
($9,000,000) (2,262,903)
(26,538,557) $3,683 3,030 918
6,634,288
8,790,794
4,116,621
232,918 491,362 223,778 1,245,828
372 49,439 920,625 1,100,000
Yes Yes

Department of Community Health
20. Require CMO's to increase their current per unit reimbursement rates and fixed outpatient hospital reimbursement rates for their contracted providers at the percent mandated in HB 990, effective July 1, 2008.
21. Require CMO's to updae hospital reimbursement to Critical Access Hospitals due to be paid at 101% of cost for all services, effective July 1, 2008.
22. Reflect changes in the FFP rate for Medicaid (Total Funds: $98,550,081).
23. Realign Medicaid benefits and utilize FY 2008 state fund reserves ($141,028,264) for FY 2008 IBNR claims expense (Total Funds: $393,274,579). Total Change
Nursing Home Provider Fees
Purpose: There is 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 to nursing homes pursuant to Article 6A.
1. Reflect changes in the FFP rate for Medicaid (Total Funds: $10,948,871). Total Change
PeachCare
Purpose: Improve access to healthcare for qualified low-income Georgia children. 1. Reduce CMO fees to reflect projected revenue (Total Funds: $5,023,440). 2. Update the maximum allowable reimbursement to 80% of the 2007 Resource Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS), as specified by Medicare for the Atlanta area, for providers of the following services: Physician, Physician Assistant, Nurse Midwife, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Podiatry, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Children's Intervention Services, Children's Intervention School Services, Psychology, Vision, and Family Planning. This will not apply to providers billing the following CPT codes: 99296, 99294, 99299, 99300, 99431, 99298, 99436, 99433, 92586, 99440, 31500, 76811, 76820, 99238, 99293, 59409, 76819, 59515, and 59514. These codes will not receive a rate change along with speech therapy and dialysis (Total Funds: $920,100).
3. Increase cost coverage for inpatient hospital services from 95.1% to 98.6% of cost for designated trauma hospitals Levels I through III, and increase cost coverage from 90.1% to 92.6% of cost for all other hospitals (Total Funds: $895,158).
4. Update outpatient hospital reimbursement by increasing the percent of cost coverage for services subject to cost settlement from 85.6% of cost to 90.7% of cost for designated trauma hospitals Levels I through III, and 88.3% of cost for all other non-state, non-critical access hospitals; increasing the cap on outpatient services based on increases in inpatient hospital reimbursement; and, increasing the triage fee for non-emergency use of the Emergency Room from $50 to $60 (Total Funds: $1,554,966).
5. Increase the cap for home health services to $90 and pay the lesser of the cap or 100% of cost, according to FY 2006 cost report (Total Funds: $16,997).
6. Increase Healthcheck reimbursement rate by 2.5% (Total Funds: $190,503). 7. Provide coverage for digital mammography services (Total Funds: $84,483). 8. Increase codes for global maternity delivery rates by 5% (Total Funds: $415,813). 9. Increase Ambulance reimbursement rates to 86% of the 2007 Medicare fee schedule (Total Funds:
$191,236). 10. Increase Dental reimbursement rates by 2.5% (Total Funds: $864,251).
11. Provide state funds to cover projected benefit expenditures in the PeachCare program.
12. Require CMO's to increase their current per unit reimbursement rates and fixed outpatient hospital reimbursement rates for their contracted providers at the percent mandated in HB 990, effective July 1, 2008.
13. Require CMO's to updae hospital reimbursement to Critical Access Hospitals due to be paid at 101% of cost for all services, effective July 1, 2008.
14. Reflect changes in the FFP rate for PeachCare (Total Funds: $10,631,858). Total Change

Yes Yes Yes Yes ($13,987,804)
Yes $0
($1,257,367) 230,301
224,058
389,208
4,254 47,683 21,146 104,078 47,866 216,322 17,296,679
Yes Yes Yes $17,324,228

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Department of Community Health
State Health Benefit Plan
Purpose: Provide a healthcare benefit that is competitive with other commercial benefit plans in quality of care, access to providers and efficient management of provider fees and utilization.
1. Implement optimal pricing strategies to incentivize member enrollment in Consumer Driven Health Plans (CDHP) while increasing employee premiums by an average of 7.5% (Total Funds: $24,177,001).
2. Increase funds to reflect appropriated employer contributions for premium payments and Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) for legislative and judicial agencies as reflected in HB 95 (Total Funds: $9,898,650).
3. Reduce the employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165% due to sufficient level of reserves (Total Funds: ($16,707,916).
4. Provide that effective July 1, 2008, the current pharmacy benefit manager will guarantee: Independents: AWP -13% + $3.41 per script dispensing fee and Chains: AWP -13.5% + $2.25 per script dispensing fee. Governor's Advice : The department is authorized to maintain reimbursement rates in accordance with the purpose of the program and the department's general law powers.
5. Apply Social Security Act 1833(h)(5)(A); In a case of billing of request for payment for a clinical diagnostic laboratory test for which payment may otherwise be made under this part on an assignmentrelated basis or under a provider agreement under section 1866, payment may only be made to the person or entity which performed or supervised the performance of such tests.
6. Reflect funds prepaid in H.B. 989 for health insurance for non-certificated school service personnel and retired teachers. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Composite Board of Medical Examiners
Purpose: Protect the public's health by ensuring healthcare practitioners are qualified to practice in the State of Georgia.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($25,270), and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($282). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reduce telecommunication expenses due to implementation of new technology.
Total Change
Georgia Board for Physician Workforce, Administration
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($5,716), and for special
adjustments to selected job classes ($23,430).
3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%.
4. Provide one-time funding of $21,525 for a physician matching services program to increase Georgia's ability to recruit needed physicians.
5. Provide funds for a Medical Education study to evaluate Georgia's teaching institutions' capacity to expand their residency programs.
6. Increase operating expenses to include one-time funds of $5,000 for costs shared with State Medical Education Board to accurately reflect expenses.
7. Increase funds for inflationary increases to data broker contracts, and for participation in the Governor's Intern Program. Total Change
Georgia Board for Physician Workforce, Graduate Medical Education
Purpose: Address the physician workforce needs of Georgia communities through the support and development of medical education programs.
1. Add 2 pediatric residency slots at Medical Center of Central Georgia, 2 pediatric residency slots at Memorial Health University Medical Center, and 2 family medicine residency slots at Medical Center of Central Georgia.
2. Add 1 pediatric residency slot at Memorial Health University Center, 2 pediatric residency slots at Morehouse School of Medicine, and 4 general surgery slots at Medical Center of Central Georgia.
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Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes
Yes $0
$27,226 25,552 (9,660) (15,000)
$28,118
$6,486 29,146 (2,408) 82,424 110,000 17,500 20,500 $263,648
$116,334 126,000

Department of Community Health
3. Add 2 OB/GYN residency slots at Memorial Health University Medical Center. 4. Increase the Family Medicine Residency Capitation rate from $19,319.50 to $22,000 for all 202 slots. 5. Increase Residency Capitation (All Specialties) from $2,353.68 to $3,353.68 for all 825 slots. 6. Provide state funding for the 297 Residency slots at the Medical College of Georgia.
Total Change
Georgia Board for Physician Workforce, Mercer School of Medicine
Purpose: Ensure an adequate supply of primary care and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with Mercer University School of Medicine.
1. No Change Total Change
Georgia Board for Physician Workforce, Morehouse School of Medicine
Purpose: Ensure an adequate supply of primary care and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with Morehouse School of Medicine.
1. Support the class size expansion at Morehouse School of Medicine. Total Change
Georgia Board for Physician Workforce, Undergraduate Medical Education
Purpose: Ensure an adequate supply of primary care and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with certain private medical schools in Georgia.
1. No Change Total Change
State Medical Education Board
Purpose: Ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state; and to provide a program of aid to promising medical students.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($2,704), and for special
adjustments to selected job classes ($8,547). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%.
Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes
TOBACCO SETTLEMENT FUNDS Health Care Access and Improvement
1. Redirect core funding for Regional Cancer Coalitions from the Department of Community Health to the Board of Regents, Payments to Georgia Cancer Coalition.
2. Provide tobacco settlement funding to increase access to primary health care in rural Georgia through the development of regional systems of care.
Total Tobacco Settlement Fund Changes

36,000 541,461 825,000 996,043 $2,640,838
$0 $0
$1,750,000 $1,750,000
$0 $0
$2,302 11,251 (1,070) $12,483 $24,433,606
($1,500,000) 9,250,000
$7,750,000

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Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

FY 2009
Change

Final Budget

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Medical Assistance State Children's Insurance TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

$2,428,284,558 53,823,656
$2,482,108,214 5,259,003,078 250,479,058
$5,509,482,136 3,465,705,873
$11,457,296,223

($83,369,347) 0
($83,369,347) 248,302,521
43,541,111 $291,843,632
272,881,336 $481,355,621

$2,344,915,211 53,823,656
$2,398,738,867 5,507,305,599 294,020,169
$5,801,325,768 3,738,587,209
$11,938,651,844

$2,428,284,558 53,823,656
$2,482,108,214 5,259,003,078 250,479,058
$5,509,482,136 3,465,705,873
$11,457,296,223

$24,433,606 7,750,000
$32,183,606 589,252,771
10,714,376 $599,967,147
189,166,789 $821,317,542

$2,452,718,164 61,573,656
$2,514,291,820 5,848,255,849 261,193,434
$6,109,449,283 3,654,872,662
$12,278,613,765

Administration State General Funds Medical Assistance State Children's Insurance Program Other Funds Total Funds

$94,102,323 282,177,993
18,154,035
36,496,472 $430,930,823

($2,900,000) ($2,900,000)

$91,202,323 282,177,993
18,154,035
36,496,472 $428,030,823

$94,102,323 282,177,993
18,154,035
36,496,472 $430,930,823

$12,820,089 (3,139,462)
(13,950,830) ($4,270,203)

$106,922,412 279,038,531 18,154,035
22,545,642 $426,660,620

Aged, Blind and Disabled Medicaid
State General Funds Medical Assistance Other Funds Total Funds

$1,135,312,137 2,663,301,386 475,273,424
$4,273,886,947

($76,906,340) 88,185,592
129,098,959 $140,378,211

$1,058,405,797 2,751,486,978 604,372,383
$4,414,265,158

$1,135,312,137 2,663,301,386 475,273,424
$4,273,886,947

$3,547,034 270,174,574
63,872,418 $337,594,026

$1,138,859,171 2,933,475,960 539,145,842
$4,611,480,973

Health Care Access and Improvement
State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Medical Assistance Other Funds Total Funds

$14,449,088 2,850,000 588,838 100,000
$17,987,926

$14,449,088

$14,449,088

$534,972

$14,984,060

2,850,000

2,850,000

7,750,000

10,600,000

588,838

588,838

588,838

100,000

100,000

100,000

$0

$17,987,926

$17,987,926

$8,284,972

$26,272,898

Indigent Care Trust Fund State General Funds Medical Assistance Other Funds Total Funds

$500,000 271,584,678 160,737,322 $432,822,000

$13,713,384 23,450,258
$37,163,642

$14,213,384 295,034,936 160,737,322 $469,985,642

$500,000 271,584,678 160,737,322 $432,822,000

($500,000) (14,508,709) (19,150,798) ($34,159,507)

$0 257,075,969 141,586,524 $398,662,493

Low-Income Medicaid State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Medical Assistance Other Funds Total Funds

$930,821,499 50,973,656
1,837,234,253 105,571,441
$2,924,600,849

($32,189,155)
136,666,671 113,075,287 $217,552,803

$898,632,344 50,973,656
1,973,900,924 218,646,728
$3,142,153,652

$930,821,499 50,973,656
1,837,234,253 105,571,441
$2,924,600,849

($13,987,804)
325,777,497 141,028,264 $452,817,957

$916,833,695 50,973,656
2,163,011,750 246,599,705
$3,377,418,806

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Department of Community Health
Program Budget Financial Summary

Nursing Home Provider Fees State General Funds Medical Assistance Total Funds

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Original Budget

$120,805,958 204,115,930
$324,921,888

$120,805,958

$120,805,958

204,115,930

204,115,930

$0

$324,921,888

$324,921,888

FY 2009
Change
10,948,871 $10,948,871

PeachCare State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program Other Funds Total Funds

$81,348,701 232,325,023
151,783 $313,825,507

$14,912,764 43,541,111
361,620 $58,815,495

$96,261,465 275,866,134
513,403 $372,641,002

$81,348,701 232,325,023
151,783 $313,825,507

$17,324,228 10,714,376
$28,038,604

State Health Benefit Plan Other Funds Total Funds

$2,687,375,431 $2,687,375,431

$30,345,470 $30,345,470

$2,717,720,901 $2,717,720,901

$2,687,375,431 $2,687,375,431

$17,367,735 $17,367,735

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Composite Board of Medical Examiners
State General Funds Total Funds

$2,366,731 $2,366,731

$2,366,731

$2,366,731

$28,118

$0

$2,366,731

$2,366,731

$28,118

Georgia Board for Physician Workforce, Administration
State General Funds Total Funds

$591,850 $591,850

$591,850

$591,850

$263,648

$0

$591,850

$591,850

$263,648

Georgia Board for Physician Workforce, Graduate Medical Education
State General Funds
Total Funds

$7,212,223 $7,212,223

$7,212,223

$7,212,223

$2,640,838

$0

$7,212,223

$7,212,223

$2,640,838

Georgia Board for Physician Workforce, Mercer School of Medicine

State General Funds

$24,560,862

$24,560,862

$24,560,862

Total Funds

$24,560,862

$0

$24,560,862

$24,560,862

$0

Georgia Board for Physician Workforce, Morehouse School of Medicine
State General Funds
Total Funds

$11,247,293 $11,247,293

$11,247,293

$11,247,293

$1,750,000

$0

$11,247,293

$11,247,293

$1,750,000

Final Budget
$120,805,958 215,064,801
$335,870,759
$98,672,929 243,039,399
151,783 $341,864,111
$2,704,743,166 $2,704,743,166
$2,394,849 $2,394,849
$855,498 $855,498
$9,853,061 $9,853,061
$24,560,862 $24,560,862
$12,997,293 $12,997,293

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Program Budget Financial Summary

Georgia Board for Physician Workforce, Undergraduate Medical Education
State General Funds
Total Funds

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Original Budget

$3,538,484 $3,538,484

$3,538,484

$3,538,484

$0

$3,538,484

$3,538,484

FY 2009
Change
$0

State Medical Education Board State General Funds Total Funds

$1,427,409 $1,427,409

$1,427,409

$1,427,409

$12,483

$0

$1,427,409

$1,427,409

$12,483

Final Budget
$3,538,484 $3,538,484
$1,439,892 $1,439,892

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Department of Corrections

Amended FY 2008 Budget Highlights

STATE GENERAL FUNDS Program Budget Changes: Administration
1. Transfer savings generated through a temporary reduction in beds from the Private Prisons program to cover operating costs associated with the 96 bed expansion at the Emanuel Probation Detention Center.
2. Transfer funds generated by the delay of the 1,216 fast track bed expansions at 5 state prisons (Macon, Smith, Dooly, Valdosta, Wilcox) to the Health program to cover projected deficits in health services.
Total Change

Change Amount
$629 (7,761) ($7,132)

Detention Centers
1. Transfer savings generated through a temporary reduction in beds from the Private Prisons program to cover operating costs associated with the 96 bed expansion at the Emanuel Probation Detention Center.
Total Change

$641,190 $641,190

Food and Farm Operations
1. Transfer savings generated through a temporary reduction in beds from the Private Prisons program to cover operating costs associated with the 96 bed expansion at the Emanuel Probation Detention Center.
2. Transfer funds generated by the delay of the 1,216 fast track bed expansions at 5 state prisons (Macon, Smith, Dooly, Valdosta, Wilcox) to the Health program to cover projected deficits in health services.
Total Change

$9,530 (100,913) ($91,383)

Health
1. Transfer savings generated through a temporary reduction in beds from the Private Prisons program to cover operating costs associated with the 96 bed expansion at the Emanuel Probation Detention Center.
2. Transfer funds generated by the delay of the 1,216 fast track bed expansions at 5 state prisons (Macon, Smith, Dooly, Valdosta, Wilcox) to the Health program to cover projected deficits in health services.
Total Change

$216,651 4,759,777 $4,976,428

Offender Management
1. Reduce funds received to expand County Correctional Institutions (CCI) to house state inmates in rural Georgia.
Total Change

($278,784) ($278,784)

Private Prisons
1. Transfer savings generated through a temporary reduction in bed space to the Departmental Administration, Food and Farm Operations, Health, and Detention Centers programs to cover operating costs associated with the 96 bed expansion at the Emanuel Probati
Total Change

($868,000) ($868,000)

Probation Diversion Centers
1. Transfer funds to the Probation Supervision program to convert the Athens Diversion Center to the Athens Day Reporting Center. Total Change

($1,069,332) ($1,069,332)

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Probation Supervision
1. Transfer funds from the Probation Diversion Centers program to convert the Athens Diversion Center to the Athens Day Reporting Center. Total Change
State Prisons
1. Transfer funds generated by the delay of 1,216 fast track bed expansions at 5 state prisons to the Health program to cover the projected health services deficit. Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes
FY 2009 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERAL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($7,942,464), for special
adjustments to selected job classes ($3,144,666), and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($482,038). 3. Provide funds for special pay raise effective January 1, 2009 to address recruitment, retention and compression issues. 4. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 5. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. Total Change
Program Budget Changes: Administration
Purpose: Protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by providing and effective an efficient department that administers a balanced correctional system.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($480,338), for special
adjustments to selected job classes ($6,805), and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($29,152). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Provide partial year operating funds for bed expansions added in FY 2008 at 5 state prisons (Dooly SP 256 beds, Macon SP - 256 beds, Smith SP - 256 beds, Valdosta SP - 256 beds, and Wilcox SP - 192 beds). 6. Provide startup and partial year operating funds for the 256 bed fast track expansion at Coastal State Prison, including 44 positions and 12 vehicles. 7. Provide startup and partial year operating funds for the 256 bed fast track expansion at Ware State Prison, including 44 positions and 12 vehicles. 8. Provide startup and partial year operating funds for the 256 bed fast track expansion at Hays State Prison, including 44 positions and 12 vehicles. 9. Provide 12 months operating funds for the 150 bed expansion at Dublin transitional center, including 34 positions and 12 vehicles. 10. Provide 12 months operating funds for the 14-bed medical unit at Coastal State Prison, including 10 positions and 1 vehicle. 11. Provide 12 months operating funds for the 18-bed medical unit at Autry State Prison, including 10 positions and 1 vehicle. 12. Provide state funds for the continuation of Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) services to replace federal RSAT funds and inmate telephone commission funds no longer available.
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$1,069,332 $1,069,332
($4,651,103) ($4,651,103)
($278,784)
$11,704,555 11,569,168 4,476,916 (3,160,523) 2,930,630
$27,520,746
$358,937 516,295 (180,702) 117,402 3,830 1,135 2,427 1,703 3,405 2,298 2,298 362,000

Department of Corrections
13. Provide 12 months operating funds for the 96 bed expansion at Emanuel Probation Detention Center, including 27 positions.
14. Reduce department funding by 2.5% to reflect operational efficiencies. 15. Increase federal funds ($1,036,421) and other funds ($1,775,234) to reflect projected expenditures for
FY 2009. Total Change
Bainbridge PSATC
Purpose: Provide a sanctioning option for probationers who require more security and supervision than provided by regular community supervision.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($45,348), for special
adjustments to selected job classes ($23,217), and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($2,752). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Provide funds for special pay raise effective January 1, 2009 to address recruitment, retention and compression issues for: Correctional Officer.
6. Provide state funds for the continuation of Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) services to replace federal RSAT funds and inmate telephone commission funds no longer available.
7. Increase other funds ($277,082) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009. Total Change
Food and Farm Operations
Purpose: Raise crops and livestock, and produce dairy items used in preparing meals for offenders. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($63,254), for special adjustments to selected job classes ($10,407), and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($3,839). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Provide funds for special pay raise effective January 1, 2009 to address recruitment, retention and compression issues for: Farm Services Correctional Officer.
6. Provide partial year operating funds for bed expansions added in FY 2008 at 5 state prisons (Dooly SP 256 beds, Macon SP - 256 beds, Smith SP - 256 beds, Valdosta SP - 256 beds, and Wilcox SP - 192 beds).
7. Provide startup and partial year operating funds for the 256 bed fast track expansion at Coastal State Prison, including 44 positions and 12 vehicles.
8. Provide startup and partial year operating funds for the 256 bed fast track expansion at Ware State Prison, including 44 positions and 12 vehicles.
9. Provide startup and partial year operating funds for the 256 bed fast track expansion at Hays State Prison, including 44 positions and 12 vehicles.
10. Provide 12 months operating funds for the 150 bed expansion at Dublin transitional center, including 34 positions and 12 vehicles.
11. Provide funding for cost escalation in Food Services.
12. Delete one-time start-up funds for Valdosta Transitional Center. 13. Provide 12 months operating funds for the 96 bed expansion at Emanuel Probation Detention Center,
including 27 positions. 14. Increase other funds ($2,108,000) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009.
Total Change
Health
Purpose: Provide the required constitutional level of health care to the inmates of the correctional system in the most cost effective and humane manner possible.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment.
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1,456 (1,380,121)
Yes ($187,637)
$47,567 71,317
(17,917) 12,737 32,681 26,427
Yes $172,812
$60,287 77,500
(24,784) 22,117
2,686 28,829
19,706 45,912 29,560
2,763 446,776
(4,680) 21,994
Yes $728,666
$148,034

Department of Corrections
2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($166,173) and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($10,085).
3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Provide partial year operating funds for bed expansions added in FY 2008 at 5 state prisons (Dooly SP -
256 beds, Macon SP - 256 beds, Smith SP - 256 beds, Valdosta SP - 256 beds, and Wilcox SP - 192 beds). 6. Provide startup and partial year operating funds for the 256 bed fast track expansion at Coastal State Prison, including 44 positions and 12 vehicles. 7. Provide startup and partial year operating funds for the 256 bed fast track expansion at Ware State Prison, including 44 positions and 12 vehicles. 8. Provide startup and partial year operating funds for the 256 bed fast track expansion at Hays State Prison, including 44 positions and 12 vehicles. 9. Provide 12 months operating funds for the 150 bed expansion at Dublin transitional center, including 34 positions and 12 vehicles. (Total Funds: $2,663,352) 10. Provide 12 months operating funds for the 14-bed medical unit at Coastal State Prison, including 10 positions and 1 vehicle. (Total Funds: $1,626,124) 11. Provide 12 months operating funds for the 18-bed medical unit at Autry State Prison, including 10 positions and 1 vehicle. (Total Funds : $1,628,533) 12. Delete one-time start-up funds for Valdosta Transitional Center. 13. Provide 12 months operating funds for the 96 bed expansion at Emanuel Probation Detention Center, including 27 positions. 14. Provide for a 4% inflationary increase for inmate health care to cover the Medical College of Georgia contract ($6,536,828) and for physical health care due to increase in direct care claims ($5,154,311). 15. Provide funds for crucial unmet needs of a growing inmate mental health population to move towards industry recognized professional staff-to-inmate ratios. 16. Provide state funds for the continuation of core mental health services to replace inmate telephone commission funds no longer available. 17. Increase federal funds ($100,000) and other funds ($2,926,290) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009. Total Change
Jail Subsidy
Purpose: Reimburse counties for the costs of incarcerating state prisoners in their local facilities. 1. No change. Total Change
Offender Management
Purpose: Provide cost effective correctional services that ensures public safety. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($46,013) and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($2,793). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Reduce one-time funds received for a county Correctional Institute expansion. 6. Increase other funds ($30,000) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009. Total Change
Parole Revocation Centers
Purpose: Provide a sanction for parole violations. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($48,073), for special adjustments to selected job classes ($24,818) and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($2,918).
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176,258 (63,084) 144,991 1,792,770
221,051 781,037 443,333 781,583 1,052,500 1,052,500
(5,500) 500,021 11,691,139 2,314,781 2,000,000
Yes $23,031,414
$0 $0
$38,537 48,806 (17,980) 39,477
(221,216) Yes
($112,376)
$68,319 75,809

Department of Corrections
3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Provide funds for special pay raise effective January 1, 2009 to address recruitment, retention and
compression issues for Correctional Officers. 6. Increase other funds ($363,447) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009.
Total Change
Private Prisons
Purpose: Provide a cost effective correctional service that ensures public safety. 1. Provide 12 months funding for capacity maximized additions at private prison facilities adding 64 beds. 2. Fund 3 months of start-up and operating expenses for construction expansions at private prisons to initiate the process of utilizing the private prison partners to meet anticipated additional bed space needs. 3. Provide for a 2.5% consumer price index (CPI) increase in the per diem rate for the state's 3 contracted private prisons. Total Change
Probation Detention Centers
Purpose: Provide a sanctioning option for probationers who require more security or supervision than provided by the regular community supervision or a diversion center.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($553,121), for special
adjustments to selected job classes ($258,987), and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($33,569). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Provide funds for special pay raise effective January 1, 2009 to address recruitment, retention and compression issues for Correctional Officers. 6. Provide 12 months operating funds for the 96 bed expansion at Emanuel Probation Detention Center, including 27 positions. 7. Reduce operating costs by closing 1 Probation Detention Center. 8. Increase federal funds ($327,955) and other funds ($4,963,591) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009. Total Change
Probation Diversion Centers
Purpose: Provide a residential sentencing option that allows offenders to continue to work in the community while receiving close supervision from corrections officials.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($172,258), for special
adjustments to selected job classes ($47,634), and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($10,455). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Provide funds for special pay raise effective January 1, 2009 to address recruitment, retention and compression issues for Correction Officers. 6. Transfer Athens Diversion Center funds to the new Athens Day Reporting Center. 7. Reduce funds to close 395 diversion center beds (Total Funds: $6,900,000). 8. Increase other funds ($706,686) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009. Total Change
Probation Supervision
Purpose: Supervise probationers. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment.
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(20,079) 17,746 111,028
Yes $252,823
$489,626 2,080,000
2,017,747 $4,587,373
$706,700 845,677
(193,272) 188,398 448,587 1,483,608 (2,600,000)
Yes $879,698
$207,592 230,347
(68,135) 56,971 61,334 (1,069,332) (5,000,000)
Yes ($5,581,223)
$1,428,838

Department of Corrections
2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($836,831), and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($50,788).
3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Provide funds for special pay raise effective January 1, 2009 to address recruitment, retention and
compression issues for Correctional Officers.
6. Provide funding (including residual funds from the Atlanta Day Reporting Center and the Athens Diversion Center conversion) for 12 months operating for an additional 2 day reporting centers within strategic communities and judicial circuits throughout the state, including 14 positions and 2 vehicles, to provide a sentencing option for low-level offenders with drug treatment needs.
7. Transfer Athens Diversion Center funds to the new Athens Day Reporting Center and for the expansion of 2 additional day reporting centers.
8. Delete operating funds for the Atlanta Day Reporting Center to reflect the transfer to the Parole Reporting Center in the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
9. Increase federal funds ($290,000) and other funds ($159,114) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009. Total Change
State Prisons
Purpose: House violent or repeat criminals, or nonviolent inmates who have exhausted all other forms of punishment.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($5,281,438), for special
adjustments to selected job classes ($2,673,526), and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($320,537). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Provide funds for special pay raise effective January 1, 2009 to address recruitment, retention and compression issues for Correctional Officers.
6. Provide partial year operating funds for bed expansions added in FY 2008 at 5 state prisons (Dooly SP 256 beds, Macon SP - 256 beds, Smith SP - 256 beds, Valdosta SP - 256 beds, and Wilcox SP - 192 beds).
7. Provide startup and partial year operating funds for the 256 bed fast track expansion at Coastal State Prison, including 44 positions and 12 vehicles (Total Funds: $1,374,727).
8. Provide startup and partial year operating funds for the 256 bed fast track expansion at Ware State Prison, including 44 positions and 12 vehicles (Total Funds: $2,670,048).
9. Provide startup and partial year operating funds for the 256 bed fast track expansion at Hays State Prison, including 44 positions and 12 vehicles (Total Funds: $1,807,453)
10. Provide 12 months operating funds for the 14-bed medical unit at Coastal State Prison, including 10 positions and 1 vehicle.
11. Provide 12 months operating funds for the 18-bed medical unit at Autry State Prison, including 10 positions and 1 vehicle.
12. Provide state funds for the continuation of Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) services to replace federal RSAT funds and inmate telephone commission funds no longer available.
13. Reduce one time funding to purchase equipment for inmate construction program. 14. Increase federal funds ($3,356,261) and other funds ($21,991,112) to reflect projected expenditures for
FY 2009. Total Change
Transitional Centers
Purpose: Provide "work release," allowing the inmate to obtain and maintain a paying job in the community while requiring him or her to conform to the structure of the center.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($249,618), for special
adjustments to selected job classes ($99,272), and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($15,150). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%.
93

887,619 (352,789) 362,121
448 1,313,441
1,069,332 ($354,981)
Yes $4,354,029
$8,287,038 8,275,501
(2,121,372) 1,876,911 3,657,640
(492,839)
1,143,599 2,438,920 1,576,325
555,420 557,829 1,284,251 (100,000)
Yes $26,939,223
$352,706 364,039
(100,409)

Department of Corrections
4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Provide 12 months operating funds for the 150 bed expansion at Dublin transitional center, including 34
positions and 12 vehicles. 6. Delete one-time start-up funds for Valdosta Transitional Center. 7. Provide funds for special pay raise effective January 1, 2009 to address recruitment, retention and
compression issues for Correctional Officers. 8. Increase other funds ($268,201) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009.
Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes
FY 2009 BOND FUNDED CAPITAL OUTLAY
See the section on "General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund" for information about $34,530,000 in new bonds that relate to the Department of Corrections.

91,759 1,644,473
(461,460) 162,512
Yes $2,053,620
$57,118,422

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Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Administration State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$1,100,549,710 $1,100,549,710
3,111,139 20,965,509 $1,124,626,358

($278,784) ($278,784)
0 0 ($278,784)

$1,100,270,926 $1,100,270,926
3,111,139 20,965,509 $1,124,347,574

$1,100,549,710 $1,100,549,710
3,111,139 20,965,509 $1,124,626,358

$55,204,846 1,836,000
$57,040,846

($7,132) ($7,132)

$55,197,714 1,836,000 0
$57,033,714

$55,204,846 1,836,000
$57,040,846

Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$6,235,613 20,743 7,046
$6,263,402

$6,235,613

$6,235,613

20,743

20,743

7,046

7,046

$0

$6,263,402

$6,263,402

Food and Farm Operations State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$13,288,692 22,000 45,000
$13,355,692

($91,383) ($91,383)

$13,197,309 22,000 45,000
$13,264,309

$13,288,692 22,000 45,000
$13,355,692

Health State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$195,137,625 $4,976,428

8,464,209 $203,601,834

$4,976,428

$200,114,053 0
8,464,209 $208,578,262

$195,137,625
8,464,209 $203,601,834

Jail Subsidy State General Funds Total Funds

$6,196,724 $6,196,724

$6,196,724

$6,196,724

$0

$6,196,724

$6,196,724

Offender Management State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$44,724,989 $44,724,989

($278,784) ($278,784)

$44,446,205 0
$44,446,205

$44,724,989 $44,724,989

Parole Revocation Centers State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$4,405,937 10,510 49,138
$4,465,585

$4,405,937

$4,405,937

10,510

10,510

49,138

49,138

$0

$4,465,585

$4,465,585

FY 2009
Change

Final Budget

$57,118,422 $57,118,422
5,088,637 35,590,757 $97,797,816

$1,157,668,132 $1,157,668,132
8,199,776 56,556,266 $1,222,424,174

($187,637) 1,036,421 1,775,234 $2,624,018

$55,017,209 2,872,421 1,775,234
$59,664,864

$172,812
277,082 $449,894

$6,408,425 20,743
284,128 $6,713,296

$728,666 (22,000)
2,130,000 $2,836,666

$14,017,358 0
2,175,000 $16,192,358

$23,031,414 100,000
2,926,290 $26,057,704

$218,169,039 100,000
11,390,499 $229,659,538

$6,196,724

$0

$6,196,724

($112,376) 30,000
($82,376)

$44,612,613 30,000
$44,642,613

$252,823
363,447 $616,270

$4,658,760 10,510
412,585 $5,081,855

95

Private Prisons State General Funds Total Funds
Probation Detention Centers State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds
Probation Diversion Centers State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds
Probation Supervision State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds
State Prisons State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds
Transitional Centers State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

Department of Corrections
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Original Budget

FY 2009
Change

Final Budget

$80,709,877 $80,709,877

($868,000) ($868,000)

$79,841,877 $79,841,877

$80,709,877 $80,709,877

$4,587,373 $4,587,373

$85,297,250 $85,297,250

$46,080,772 127,140
1,190,115 $47,398,027

$641,190 $641,190

$46,721,962 127,140
1,190,115 $48,039,217

$46,080,772 127,140
1,190,115 $47,398,027

$879,698 327,955
4,963,591 $6,171,244

$46,960,470 455,095
6,153,706 $53,569,271

$13,210,013 2,812,861
$16,022,874

($1,069,332) ($1,069,332)

$12,140,681 2,812,861
$14,953,542

$13,210,013 2,812,861
$16,022,874

($5,581,223) 706,686
($4,874,537)

$7,628,790 3,519,547
$11,148,337

$82,167,745 $1,069,332 $82,167,745 $1,069,332

$83,237,077 0 0
$83,237,077

$82,167,745 $82,167,745

$4,354,029 290,000 159,114
$4,803,143

$86,521,774 290,000 159,114
$86,970,888

$526,810,477 1,094,746 8,397,140
$536,302,363

($4,651,103) ($4,651,103)

$522,159,374 1,094,746 8,397,140
$531,651,260

$526,810,477 1,094,746 8,397,140
$536,302,363

$26,939,223 3,356,261
21,991,112 $52,286,596

$553,749,700 4,451,007
30,388,252 $588,588,959

$26,376,400 $26,376,400

$26,376,400

$26,376,400

$2,053,620

$28,430,020

0

268,201

268,201

$0

$26,376,400

$26,376,400

$2,321,821

$28,698,221

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Department of Defense

Amended FY 2008 Budget Highlights

STATE GENERL FUNDS Program Budget Changes:
Military Readiness
1. Increase funds to convert the Assistant Adjutant General positions for the Air and Army National Guard from part-time to full-time status. Total Change

Change Amount
$146,715 $146,715

Total State General Fund Changes

$146,715

FY 2009 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($94,813), and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($22,631). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change
Program Budget Changes: Administration
Purpose: Provide administration to the organized militia in the State of Georgia.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($11,246), and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($2,684). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change
Military Readiness
Purpose: Provide a trained and ready military land force and air force that can be activated and deployed at the direction of the President or the Governor to insure the safety and well being of all citizens.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($45,218), and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($10,794). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Delete one-time funds for armory renovations. 6. Increase funding to pay for rising utility costs. 7. Provide funding to convert the part-time Assistant Adjutant General positions for the Air and Army
National Guard to full-time status. Total Change

$108,761 117,444 (37,087) 96
$189,214
$12,900 13,930 (4,399) 11
$22,442
$51,871 56,012 (15,000) 46
(500,000) 106,885 176,244 ($123,942)

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Youth Educational Services
Purpose: Provide educational and vocational opportunities to at-risk youth in Georgia. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($38,349), and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($9,153). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Provide one-time facility acquisition funding for the new STARBASE of Savannah program. Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes
FY 2009 BOND FUNDED CAPITAL OUTLAY
See the section on "General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund" for information about $1,365,000 in new bonds that relate to the Department of Defense.

$43,990 47,502
(17,688) 39
400,000 $473,843
$372,343

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Department of Defense
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

$11,344,298 $11,344,298
28,812,701 816,341
$40,973,340

$146,715 $146,715
0 0 $146,715

$11,491,013 $11,491,013
28,812,701 816,341
$41,120,055

$11,344,298 $11,344,298
28,812,701 816,341
$40,973,340

Administration State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

$1,304,048 409,445
$1,713,493

$1,304,048

$1,304,048

409,445

409,445

$0

$1,713,493

$1,713,493

Military Readiness State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$5,176,545 20,600,133
816,341 $26,593,019

$146,715 $146,715

$5,323,260 20,600,133
816,341 $26,739,734

$5,176,545 20,600,133
816,341 $26,593,019

Youth Educational Services State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

$4,863,705 7,803,123
$12,666,828

$4,863,705

7,803,123

$0

$12,666,828

$4,863,705 7,803,123
$12,666,828

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

$372,343 $372,343 (500,000)
0 (127,657)

$11,716,641 $11,716,641
28,312,701 816,341
$40,845,683

$22,442 $22,442

$1,326,490 409,445
$1,735,935

($123,942) (500,000)
($623,942)

$5,052,603 20,100,133
816,341 $25,969,077

$473,843 $473,843

$5,337,548 7,803,123
$13,140,671

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Department of Driver Services

FY 2009 Budget Highlights

STATE GENERL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($441,548), for employees in
specified critical jobs ($332,192) and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($5,322). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change

Change Amount
$588,234 779,062
(170,236) 137,643 $1,334,703

Program Budget Changes:
Customer Service Support
Purpose: Administer License Issuance, Motor Vehicle Registration, and Commercial Truck Compliance. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($64,146) and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($773). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Add 2 positions and associated expenses to continue moving towards more secure identification cards
and driver licenses while continuing to provide timely customer service. 6. Increase other funds ($500,000) to reflect projected expenditures in FY 2009.
Total Change

$79,228 64,919
(24,731) 17,785 102,953
Yes $240,154

License Issuance
Purpose: Issue Georgia drivers' licenses and license renewals through alternative methods in the most cost effective and efficient manner.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment.
2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($357,448), for employees in specified critical jobs ($332,192), and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($4,308).
3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
5. Delete one-time funding for the construction of the Customer Service and CDL center in Brunswick.
6. Delete one-time funding for call center agents added in FY 2008.
7. Delete funds for the license issuance system feasibility study.
8. Delete one-time funds for the implementation of an Electronic Document Imaging System.
9. Add 42 positions and regular operating expenses to continue moving towards more secure identification cards and driver licenses while continuing to provide timely customer service.
10. Provide funding for the reprogramming and updating of the driver license issuance system to accommodate revised business requirements related to the Digitized Driver's License System.
11. Provide funding to transition the DDS Customer Contact Center to a more modern Automated Call Distribution/Citizen Relationship Management technology.
12. Increase funding for the purpose of furnishing, equipping, and providing personnel services for a new Customer Service Center in Greene County.
13. Increase other funds ($1,622,584) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009.
Total Change

$484,684 693,948
(137,812) 114,338 (750,000) (24,500) (300,000) (1,732,000) 1,000,000
1,083,610
275,629
381,107
Yes $1,089,004

Regulatory Compliance
Purpose: Enforce and administer state laws and regulations for mandated programs relating to driver safety and driver education for both novice and problem drivers.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment.

$24,322

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2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($19,954) and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($241).
3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes

20,195
(7,693) 5,520 $42,344
$1,371,502

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Department of Driver Services
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

$61,420,009 $61,420,009
721,456 $62,141,465

$0

$61,420,009

$0

$61,420,009

0

721,456

$0

$62,141,465

$61,420,009 $61,420,009
721,456 $62,141,465

Customer Service Support State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$9,156,848 857
$9,157,705

$9,156,848

857

$0

$9,156,848

$9,156,848 857
$9,157,705

License Issuance State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$47,881,921 205,251
$48,087,172

$47,881,921

205,251

$0

$48,087,172

$47,881,921 205,251
$48,087,172

Regulatory Compliance State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$4,381,240 515,348
$4,896,588

$4,381,240

$4,381,240

515,348

515,348

$0

$4,896,588

$4,896,588

FY 2009 Change
$1,371,502 $1,371,502
2,122,584 $3,494,086
$240,154 500,000
$740,154
$1,089,004 1,622,584
$2,711,588
$42,344 $42,344

Final Budget
$62,791,511 $62,791,511
2,844,040 $65,635,551
$9,397,002 500,857
$9,897,859
$48,970,925 1,827,835
$50,798,760
$4,423,584 515,348
$4,938,932

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Bright from the Start: Department of Early Care and Learning

FY 2009 Budget Highlights

Statewide Budget Changes:
State General Funds: 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment (Total Funds: $102,373). 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($51,314) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($2,993). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change

Change Amount
$58,166 54,307
(20,136) (58,849) $33,488

Lottery Funds: 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% for Pre-K teachers effective September 1, 2008. 4. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%.
Total Change

$53,030 34,650
5,607,194 (13,602)
$5,681,272

STATE GENERL FUNDS Program Budget Changes: Child Care Services
Purpose: Guide and assist child care learning facilities to provide safe, healthy, quality child care so that children experience optimum opportunities for learning and growth.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment (Total Funds: $102,373). 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($51,314) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($2,993). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Eliminate 1 vacant administrative position. 6. Increase federal funds ($210,000) to reflect projected expenditures.
Total Change
Nutrition
Purpose: Ensure that eligible children and adults receive USDA compliant meals. 1. No change. Total Change
Quality Initiatives
Purpose: Explore new ideas and help implement innovative strategies that focus on improving the quality of early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.
1. No change. Total Change
Total State General Funds Change

$58,166 54,307 (20,136) (58,849) (45,865) Yes
($12,377)
$0 $0
$0 $0 ($12,377)

LOTTERY FUNDS Pre-Kindergarten Program
Purpose: Provide funding, training, technical assistance, and oversight of Pre-K programs operated by public and private providers throughout the state.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment.
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Early Care and Learning
2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% for Pre-K teachers effective September 1, 2008. 4. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 5. Provide funds for 1,000 additional slots, bringing total enrollment to 79,000. 6. Adjust funding for start-up ($168,000), sparsity ($50,000), portable classroom grants ($100,000),
transportation ($84,045), and resource coordination ($100,000) based on projected expenditures. 7. Reduce funding for contracts. 8. Use existing funds to provide $165 per student for pupil transportation. 9. Provide for a 1% operations increase for public and private Pre-K providers. 10. Increase operating expenses.
Total Change
Total Lottery Funds Change

34,650 5,607,194
(13,602) 6,425,206
(502,045)
(184,031) Yes
726,798 13,602
$12,160,802
$12,160,802

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Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

State General Funds Lottery Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

$4,586,483 324,857,346 $329,443,829 121,706,679
155,000 $451,305,508

$0

$4,586,483

0

324,857,346

$0

$329,443,829

0

121,706,679

0

155,000

$0

$451,305,508

$4,586,483 324,857,346 $329,443,829 121,706,679
155,000 $451,305,508

($12,377) 12,160,802 $12,148,425
254,207
$12,402,632

$4,574,106 337,018,148 $341,592,254 121,960,886
155,000 $463,708,140

Child Care Services State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$4,586,483 3,668,710 155,000
$8,410,193

$4,586,483

3,668,710

155,000

$0

$8,410,193

$4,586,483 3,668,710 155,000
$8,410,193

($12,377) 254,207
$241,830

$4,574,106 3,922,917 155,000
$8,652,023

Nutrition Federal Funds
Total Funds

$98,000,000 $98,000,000

$98,000,000

$0

$98,000,000

$98,000,000 $98,000,000

$98,000,000

$0

$98,000,000

Pre-Kindergarten Program Lottery Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

$324,857,346 667,823
$325,525,169

$324,857,346

667,823

$0

$325,525,169

$324,857,346 667,823
$325,525,169

$12,160,802 $12,160,802

$337,018,148 667,823
$337,685,971

Quality Initiatives Federal Funds Total Funds

$19,370,146 $19,370,146

$19,370,146

$0

$19,370,146

$19,370,146 $19,370,146

$19,370,146

$0

$19,370,146

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Department of Economic Development

Amended FY 2008 Budget Highlights

STATE GENERL FUNDS Program Budget Changes:
Business Recruitment and Expansion
1. Reduce one-time funds received by the City of Gainesville for the Georgia Mountains Center parking deck demolition and renovation. Total Change

Change Amount
($2,000,000) ($2,000,000)

International Relations and Trade
1. Increase funds for international business outreach. Total Change

$1,400,000 $1,400,000

Tourism
1. Reduce one-time funds received for the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center. Total Change

($2,500,000) ($2,500,000)

Total State General Fund Changes

($3,100,000)

FY 2009 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($211,203) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($962). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change
Program Budget Changes: Administration
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($43,533) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($962). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Realign telecommunications costs to properly reflect expenditures. 6. Realign real estate rental costs to properly reflect expenditures. 7. Reduce funding for sponsorships, tourism advertising, and international tourism marketing.
Total Change
Business Recruitment and Expansion
Purpose: Provide assistance to local communities and to the state to recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009.
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$262,703 212,165 (82,025) (22,983)
$369,860
$62,886 44,495 (16,898) (22,983) (10,000)
(376,506) (75,000)
($394,006)
$72,692 75,543

Department of Economic Development
3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Realign telecommunications costs to properly reflect expenditures. 5. Realign real estate rental costs to properly reflect expenditures. 6. Delete one-time funds for the renovation of Georgia Mountains Center parking deck in Gainesville. 7. Reduce funding for international marketing.
Total Change
Film, Video, and Music
Purpose: Increase industry awareness of Georgia business opportunities, infrastructure resources, and natural resources as they pertain to the film, video, and music industries.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Realign telecommunications costs to properly reflect expenditures. 5. Realign real estate rental costs to properly reflect expenditures. 6. Delete one-time funds for Music Hall of Fame anniversary celebration.
Total Change
Innovation and Technology
Purpose: Provide leadership in the recruitment, growth, and marketing of the bioscience and technology industry in Georgia.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Realign telecommunications costs to properly reflect expenditures. 5. Realign real estate rental costs to properly reflect expenditures. 6. Provide funding to Herty Advanced Materials Development Center for operating expenses.
Total Change
International Relations and Trade
Purpose: Provide international trade opportunities through exports, executive leadership for international relations, and promote Georgia products and companies to other nations.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Realign telecommunications costs to properly reflect expenditures. 5. Realign real estate rental costs to properly reflect expenditures.
Total Change
Small and Minority Business Development
Purpose: Provide guidance and support to agencies in maximizing access to state business opportunities for small and minority businesses.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Realign telecommunications costs to properly reflect expenditures.
Total Change

(29,322) 5,456
128,506 (2,000,000)
(400,000) ($2,147,125)
$9,506 6,345 (2,463) 2,500
47,000 (75,000) ($12,112)
$8,946 6,191 (2,403)
(17,500) 27,000 200,000 $222,234
$15,287 10,697 (4,152) (13,282) 74,000
$82,550
$11,899 8,376 (3,251) (900)
$16,124

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Tourism
Purpose: Provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state and encourage tourism expenditures.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Realign telecommunications costs to properly reflect expenditures. 5. Realign real estate rental costs to properly reflect expenditures. 6. Delete one-time funds for Tour de Georgia ($400,000), Warner Robins Air Force Base Museum
($75,000), National Infantry Museum and Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center ($7,500,000), and Zoo Atlanta Hospital renovation ($100,000). 7. Provide funding for the Historic Chattahoochee Commission. 8. Provide funding for the Veteran's Wall of Honor. 9. Provide funding for the Statesboro and Woodstock Convention and Visitors Bureau. Governor's Veto : The Governor vetoed the appropriation of $125,000 for the Georgia Tourism Foundation for a five-year business plan, $150,000 for the Powder Works in Augusta for chimney restoration, $3,000,000 for the National Infantry Museum, and $250,000 for the Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority for an economic impact and environmental improvement study. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to Aviation Hall of Fame Authority
Purpose: Promote and encourage the growth and public support of aviation within the state by honoring those, living or dead, who by extraordinary achievement or service have made outstanding and lasting contributions to aviation in Georgia.
1. No change. Total Change
Payments to Georgia Golf Hall of Fame Authority
Purpose: Honor those who have made oustanding contributions to the sport of golf. 1. Provide funds to operationalize the new strategic plan. Total Change
Payments to Georgia Medical Center Authority
Purpose: Provide funds for the Georgia Medical Center Authority. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. Total Change
Payments to Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority
Purpose: Preserve Georgia's rich musical heritage. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reduce funding to the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority. 5. Provide funding for The Big House ($50,000) and induction ceremony ($75,000). Total Change

$64,540 46,586 (18,083) 33,726
100,000 (8,075,000)
25,000 150,000
4,000
($7,669,231)
$0 $0
$110,000 $110,000
$3,712 2,901 (1,136)
$5,477
$6,815 7,071 (2,562)
(150,000) 125,000 ($13,676)

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Payments to Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority
Purpose: Collect, preserve, and interpret the history of sports in Georgia. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reduce funding to the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. Total Change
Civil War Commission
Purpose: Coordinate the planning, preservation, and promotion of structures, buildings, sites, and battlefields associated with the Civil War, and acquire or provide funds for the acquisition of Civil War battlefields, cemeteries, and other historical properties associated with the Civil War.
1. No change. Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes
FY 2009 BOND FUNDED CAPITAL OUTLAY
See the section on "General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund" for information about $14,800,000 in new bonds that relate to the Department of Economic Development.

$6,420 3,960 (1,755)
(150,000) ($141,375)
$0 $0 ($9,941,140)

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Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Original Budget

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Administration State General Funds Total Funds

$49,522,812 $49,522,812
20,244 $49,543,056

($3,100,000) ($3,100,000)
0 ($3,100,000)

$6,626,634

$6,626,634

$0

Business Recruitment and Expansion
State General Funds
Total Funds

$13,403,644 $13,403,644

($2,000,000) ($2,000,000)

Film, Music, and Video

State General Funds

$1,209,137

Total Funds

$1,209,137

$0

Innovation and Technology

State General Funds

$1,710,270

Total Funds

$1,710,270

$0

International Relations and Trade
State General Funds
Total Funds

$2,358,416 $2,358,416

$1,400,000 $1,400,000

Small and Minority Business Development
State General Funds

$942,780

Other Funds

20,244

Total Funds

$963,024

$0

Tourism State General Funds Total Funds

$21,129,409 $21,129,409

($2,500,000) ($2,500,000)

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Aviation Hall of Fame Authority

State General Funds

$50,000

Total Funds

$50,000

$0

$46,422,812 $46,422,812
20,244 $46,443,056
$6,626,634 $6,626,634
$11,403,644 $11,403,644
$1,209,137 $1,209,137
$1,710,270 $1,710,270
$3,758,416 $3,758,416
$942,780 20,244
$963,024
$18,629,409 $18,629,409
$50,000 $50,000

$49,522,812 $49,522,812
20,244 $49,543,056

($9,941,140) ($9,941,140)
0 ($9,941,140)

$6,626,634 $6,626,634

($394,006) ($394,006)

$13,403,644 $13,403,644

($2,147,125) ($2,147,125)

$1,209,137 $1,209,137

($12,112) ($12,112)

$1,710,270 $1,710,270

$222,234 $222,234

$2,358,416 $2,358,416

$82,550 $82,550

$942,780 20,244
$963,024

$16,124 $16,124

$21,129,409 $21,129,409

($7,669,231) ($7,669,231)

$50,000

$50,000

$0

$39,581,672 $39,581,672
20,244 $39,601,916
$6,232,628 $6,232,628
$11,256,519 $11,256,519
$1,197,025 $1,197,025
$1,932,504 $1,932,504
$2,440,966 $2,440,966
$958,904 20,244
$979,148
$13,460,178 $13,460,178
$50,000 $50,000

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Program Budget Financial Summary

Georgia Golf Hall of Fame Authority
State General Funds
Total Funds

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Original Budget

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$110,000

$110,000

$0

$0

$110,000

$110,000

Georgia Medical Center Authority
State General Funds
Total Funds

$408,712 $408,712

$408,712

$408,712

$5,477

$414,189

$0

$408,712

$408,712

$5,477

$414,189

Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority
State General Funds Total Funds

$840,466 $840,466

$840,466

$840,466

($13,676)

$826,790

$0

$840,466

$840,466

($13,676)

$826,790

Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority
State General Funds
Total Funds

$793,344 $793,344

$793,344

$793,344

($141,375)

$651,969

$0

$793,344

$793,344

($141,375)

$651,969

Civil War Commission State General Funds Total Funds

$50,000 $50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$0

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$0

$50,000

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Amended FY 2008 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERL FUNDS Program Budget Changes: Academic Coach
1. Reduce funds based on projected expenditures for 19 academic coaches. Total Change

Change Amount
($1,111,752) ($1,111,752)

Agricultural Education
1. Increase funds for the installation of the sewage treatment facility at the Future Farmers of America (FFA) Camp in Covington. Total Change

$294,000 $294,000

Central Office
1. Transfer funds from teacher liability premiums to the Georgia Virtual School program based on projected expenditures. Total Change

($300,000) ($300,000)

Dropout Prevention
1. Reduce funds from the Jr. Reserve Officer Training Corps grant. 2. Eliminate funding for the online tutoring program.
Total Change

($240,000) (750,000)
($990,000)

Equalization
1. Increase funds for the mid-term adjustment. 2. Increase funds for a supplemental equalization grant.
Total Change

$7,455,432 20,000,000 $27,455,432

Foreign Language
1. Eliminate the elementary foreign language program. Total Change

($1,590,857) ($1,590,857)

Georgia Virtual School
1. Transfer funds from the Central Office and Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants programs, and increase funds to provide a total of 5,165 courses based on actual enrollment. Total Change

$1,624,745 $1,624,745

Local Five Mill Share
1. Increase funds for school with declining tax digests. Total Change

$578,941 $578,941

National Board Certification
1. Increase funds to provide a 10% salary increase for new teachers achieving National Board Certification. Total Change

$1,137,180 $1,137,180

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Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants
1. Transfer funds from High Performing Principals to the Georgia Virtual School program. 2. Reduce funds from classroom cards based on actual expenditures.
Total Change
Quality Basic Education
1. Increase funds for the mid-term adjustment to account for an enrollment growth of 1.23%. Total Change
Severely Emotionally Disturbed
1. Increase funds for statewide budget expenses for state-funded positions. Total Change
State Interagency Transfers
1. Increase funds to prefund health insurance. Total Change
Testing
1. Increase funds for the state mandated English Language Learners Exam. 2. Reduce funds for ACT/SAT Waiver.
Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes
Amended FY 2008 BOND FUNDED CAPITAL OUTLAY
See the section on "General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund" for information about $210,240,000 in new bonds that relate to the Department of Education.
FY 2009 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% to the state base salary schedule for the State Board of
Education effective September 1, 2008. This 2.5% salary improvement is in addition to a 3% salary increase awarded to more than half of the certificated personnel through the normal progression on the teacher salary schedule. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% for Regional Educational Services Agencies (RESAs) ($179,668), the Severely Emotionally Disturbed (SED) network ($1,239,488), PreSchool Handicapped ($584,099), High School Agricultural ($191,270) and Technology/Career programs ($207,380), Graduation Coaches ($1,202,609), Georgia's Virtual High School program ($86,503), State virtual charter school ($124,365) and state school teachers ($265,345) effective September 1, 2008. 5. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($534,529), and for structure pay adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($75,907). 6. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective July1, 2008 for bus drivers ($2,074,282) and lunchroom workers ($1,078,830). 7. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 22.843% to 22.165%.
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($330,000) (348,747)
($678,747)
$109,091,946 $109,091,946
$1,481,581 $1,481,581
$30,345,470 $30,345,470
$781,894 (1,200,000) ($418,106) $166,919,833
$37,523,392 159,018,715
3,153,112 4,080,727
610,436 3,153,112
(143,192)

Department of Education
8. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. Total Change
Program Budget Changes: Academic Coach
Purpose: Provide certificated public school teachers who exhibit excellence in the classroom with salary supplements or bonuses in exchange for mentoring other public school teachers and provide mentors to work with teachers of identified schools who are in need of improvement in the areas of math and science.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reduce contractual services obligation in the Teacher Success program. 5. Create a new Mentor Teacher program. 6. Remove start-up funding for program administration in the Academic Coach subprogram. 7. Adjust funding for Academic Coaches based on projected expenditures and redirect funding to math
mentors. 8. Provide for 11 Math Mentor positions by redirecting funds from the Academic Coach subprogram
($400,000), contracts in the Teacher Success subprogram ($42,500), contracts in Dropout Prevention ($750,000), contracts in Central Office ($100,817) and contracts in School Improvement ($44,000). 9. Reduce funds for the Academic Coach program based on projected expenditures. Total Change
Agricultural Education
Purpose: Provide students with competencies to make them aware of the importance of the agricultural industry and develop skills to prepare them for the world of work.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective September 1, 2008. 3. Remove one-time funding provided for the engineering and installation of a sewage treatment facility at
the Future Farmers of America (FFA) camp in Covington. 4. Reduce funding for the Food Processing Centers. 5. Increase funds for 2 Young Farmer positions in Floyd and Screven counties. 6. Increase other funds ($3,090,002) to reflect projected expenditures.
Total Change
Central Office
Purpose: Act as a service oriented agency supporting local school districts. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($359,204) and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($75,907). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Reduce funds in operations. 6. Reduce funding for teacher liability premiums. 7. Redirect contract funding from the accounting handbook revision ($5,675), Georgia Performance Standards revision ($41,194), and curriculum guides ($58,578) to the Academic Coach program for Math Mentors. 8. Establish a local school board training function and 1 position within the Department by redirecting funding from contracts for school board training ($92,500), superintendent materials ($9,700) and local e-board solutions ($57,000). 9. Increase federal funds ($15,516,014) and other funds ($933,176) to reflect projected expenditures. Total Change

(82,037) $207,314,265
$23,634 27,261 (7,303)
(342,500) 200,000 (300,000) (400,000) 1,337,317
(1,000,000) ($461,591)
$43,646 191,270 (912,000) (56,056) 150,000
Yes ($583,140)
$282,682 435,111 (96,225) (82,037) (262,000) (600,000) (105,447)
Yes
Yes ($427,916)

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Charter Schools
Purpose: Support and encourage development and approval of charter public schools as one part of Georgia's overall school improvement strategy, provided that at least $600,000 of this appropriation is designated to fund facilities for State Chartered Special Schools and $625,000 is designated for implementation grants for Charter Systems.
1. Provide one-time start-up funds for the Georgia Charter School Commission. 2. Increase funds to reflect projected revenue receipts ($635,980).
Total Change
Communities In Schools
Purpose: Operate alternative education programs throughout the state, bringing community resources into schools to help students stay in school and prepare for life.
1. Delete one-time funding for 5 new Communities In Schools local affiliate programs. 2. Remove start-up funds for 2 new PLCs added in FY 2008. 3. Remove operating funds added in the FY 2008 budget for 5 PLCs started in FY 2007.
Total Change
Curriculum Development
Purpose: Provide a world-class curriculum that will drive both instruction and assessment for Georgia's teachers and students.
1. Reduce funding for Georgia Performance Standards online video clips. 2. Reduce funding for curriculum development in Georgia Performance Standards.
Total Change
Dropout Prevention
Purpose: Reduce dropout rates for Georgia students. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective September 1, 2008. 3. Adjust funds for training and experience for middle and high school graduation coaches, and add funds for graduation coaches at 14 new middle and high schools. 4. Remove start-up funding for training and operations for graduation coaches. 5. Remove one-time start-up funds for 9 JROTC programs created in FY 2008. 6. Redirect contract funds for an online tutorial program to the Academic Coach program to fund Math Mentors. Total Change
Equalization
Purpose: Provide money to local school systems after assessing an equity breakdown of the Local Five Mill Share Program in order to narrow the gap (per pupil) between school systems.
1. Provide for an increase in Equalization Grants. Total Change
Federal Programs
Purpose: Coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to school systems. 1. Increase federal funds ($206,465,250) to reflect projected expenditures. Total Change
Foreign Language
Purpose: Provide funds to schools for foreign language instruction. 1. Redirect funding for the elementary foreign language program into the QBE austerity reduction.
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$260,000 Yes
$260,000
($175,000) (500,000) (450,000)
($1,125,000)
($500,000) (200,000)
($700,000)
$223,028 1,202,609 7,802,821
(216,667) (540,000) (750,000) $7,721,791
$90,205,727 $90,205,727
Yes $0
($1,590,857)

Department of Education
2. Increase funds to provide virtual foreign language instruction to 1,250 elementary students enrolled at the Georgia Virtual Academy. Governor's Advice : Utilize foreign language funding to provide foreign language media materials to all elementary schools in accordance with the purpose of the program and the general law powers of the Department. Total Change
Georgia Learning Resources System (GLRS)
Purpose: Provide training and resources to educators and parents of students with disabilities through a network of 17 centers around the state.
1. Increase federal funds ($984,003) to reflect projected expenditures. Total Change
Georgia Virtual School
Purpose: Provide students enrollment in state funded courses via the Internet or in any other manner not involving on-site interaction with a teacher.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective September 1, 2008. 3. Provide funding for a total of 6,500 courses. 4. Increase other funds ($722,213) to reflect projected expenditures.
Total Change
Georgia Youth Science and Technology
Purpose: Increase interest and enthusiasm in science and the technologies, particularly among elementary and middle school teachers and students.
1. Redirect $250,000 from the Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center to the QBE austerity reduction. Total Change
Governor's Honors Program
Purpose: Provide intellectually gifted and artistically talented high school students challenging and enriching educational opportunities not usually available to them during the regular school year.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%.
Total Change
Information Technology Services
Purpose: Collect and report accurate data through the development and maintenance of web-enabled applications.
1. Reduce funding for the Education Technology Training Centers (ETTCs). Total Change
Local Five Mill Share
Purpose: Required local effort based on five mills of tax on the equalized adjusted property tax digest. 1. Increase funds for Local Five Mill Share. Total Change
National Board Certification
Purpose: Provide the ten percent salary increase for National Board Certified teachers to local systems (jointly administered between the Department of Education and the Professional Standards Commission).
1. No change. Total Change
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384,375
($1,206,482)
Yes $0
$6,111 86,503 1,831,870
Yes $1,924,484
($250,000) ($250,000)
$7,591 7,483 (2,005)
$13,069
($200,000) ($200,000)
($147,373,299) ($147,373,299)
$0 $0

Department of Education
National Science Center and Foundation
Purpose: Ignite and promote students' interest in Mathematics and Sciences, develop new ways to use technology in teaching and deploy those methods in our schools.
1. Redirect funding from the National Science Center and Foundation to the QBE austerity reduction. Total Change
Non-Quality Basic Education Grants
Purpose: Provide grants for purchasing cards for classroom supplies, to fund children in residential education facilities, to compensate high performance principals, to fund migrant education, sparsity, and low incidence special education, and provide grants for one-time projects for local education boards.
1. Remove one-time funds provided for the Regional Agriculture Center for the Toombs County Board of Education.
2. Increase funds for classroom cards for new teachers and media centers. 3. Redirect funding from the summer remediation grants to the QBE austerity reduction. 4. Reduce funding from the High Performing Principal program. 5. Provide funding for the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship.
Total Change
Nutrition
Purpose: Provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and resources so local program personnel can deliver meals hat support nutritional well-being and performance at school.
1. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective July 1, 2008. 2. Increase federal funds ($280,513,815) to reflect projected expenditures.
Total Change
Preschool Handicapped
Purpose: Provide early intervention so students with disabilities will enter school with the skills to succeed. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective September 1, 2008. 3. Add funds to the Preschool Handicapped program based on enrollment increases. Total Change
Pupil Transportation
Purpose: Assist local school systems in their efforts to provide safe and efficient transportation for students to and from school and school related activities.
1. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective July 1, 2008. Total Change
Quality Basic Education Program
Purpose: Provide funds to school systems for the instruction of students in grades K-12 to ensure that Georgia's K-12 students are academically prepared for further education and the workplace.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general increase of 2.5% to the state base salary schedule for the State Board of
Education effective September 1, 2008. This proposed 2.5% salary improvement is in addition to a 3% salary increase awarded to more than half of the certificated personnel through the normal progression on the teacher salary schedule. 3. Increase funds for QBE enrollment growth of 1.23% ($83,126,348) and for training and experience ($135,036,855).

($666,750) ($666,750)
($1,200,000) 260,226
(1,400,000) (330,000)
5,656,726 $2,986,952
$1,078,830 Yes
$1,078,830
$181,205 584,099 457,613
$1,222,917
$2,074,282 $2,074,282
$36,135,624 159,018,715
218,163,203

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4. Restore austerity reductions by redirecting funds from the National Science Center and Foundation ($666,750), the Foreign Language Program ($1,590,857), Georgia Youth Science and Technology Centers ($250,000) and Summer Remediation Grants ($1,400,000) and by adding additional funding ($46,092,393). Total Change
Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs)
Purpose: Provide Georgia's 16 Regional Educational Service Agencies with shared services to improve the effectiveness of educational programs and services to local school systems.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective September 1, 2008. 3. Reduce operational funds for the RESA program. 4. Transfer funds for 1 position and operating expenses for the Family, Career and Community Leaders of
America (FCCLA) from the Southwest RESA to the Technical/Career Education program. Total Change
School Improvement
Purpose: Design and implement a coherent and sustained statewide system of support and process for improvement, providing local education agencies and schools in Georgia with tools and resources as well as intensive support for schools not making Adequate Yearly Progress.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reduce operational funds from the School Improvement program. 5. Reduce contract funding for video development ($40,000), the Georgia Assessment of Performance on
Schools Standards (GAPSS) survey ($2,000), and the Cooperative Educational Service Agencies (CESA) Data Retreat ($2,000) and redirect funding to the Academic Coach program for Math Mentors. Total Change
School Nurses
Purpose: Provide appropriate health procedures to allow students to remain in school and increase opportunities for academic success.
1. No change. Total Change
Severely Emotionally Disturbed (SED)
Purpose: Provide statewide services to parents and educators of students with disabilities. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective September 1, 2008. 3. Provide funds for the FY 2008 pay raises and other FY 2008 statewide budget changes for state funded positions. Total Change
State Interagency Transfers
Purpose: Provide health insurance to retired teachers and non-certified personnel and to pass through funding via a contract.
1. Reduce funds in the interagency transfer grant based on projected expenditures. 2. Reduce funding for health insurance to reflect advanced payment in HB 989. 3. Increase federal funds ($556,379) to reflect projected expenditures.
Total Change

50,000,000
$463,317,542
$60,089 179,668 (125,000) (164,000) ($49,243)
$132,611 140,581 (37,659)
(1,212,332) (44,000)
($1,020,799)
$0 $0
$290,340 1,239,488 1,481,581 $3,011,409
($467,660) (30,345,470)
Yes ($30,813,130)

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State Schools
Purpose: Prepare sensory-impaired and multi-disabled students to become productive citizens by providing a learning environment addressing their academic, vocational, and social development.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective September 1, 2008. 3. Adjust funding to properly reflect training and experience. 4. Provide funding for textbooks. 5. Increase other funds ($716,484) to reflect projected expenditures.
Total Change
Technology/Career Education
Purpose: Equip students with academic, technical and leadership skills. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective September 1, 2008. 3. Transfer funds for one position and operating expenses for FCCLA from the RESAs to the Tech/Career program. 4. Increase federal funds ($1,667,226) and other funds ($8,994,901) to reflect projected expenditures. 5. Provide funds for the Classroom Technology initiative. Governor's Veto : The Governor vetoed the appropriation of $900,000 for the Classroom Technology initiative. Total Change
Testing
Purpose: Adopt a student assessment program consisting of instruments, procedures, and policies necessary to implement the program.
1. Provide ongoing funding for the printing, distribution and scoring of the English Language Learners assessment.
2. Eliminate funding for the Web-based Accountability project. 3. Adjust funding for ACT/SAT waivers based on projected expenditures. 4. Increase federal funds ($3,210,353) to reflect projected expenditures.
Total Change
Tuition for the Multi-Handicapped
Purpose: Provide funds to assist school systems that have multi-handicapped students. These funds are intended to assist systems in meeting the high cost of private residential placements and to provide a continuum of placements for such students as mandated by Federal regulations.
1. No change. Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes
FY 2009 BOND FUNDED CAPITAL OUTLAY
See the section on "General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund" for information about $105,135,000 in new bonds that relate to the Department of Education.

$89,204 265,345 184,589 119,165
Yes $658,303
$47,627 207,380 164,000
Yes 0
$419,007
$650,000 (800,000) (1,250,000)
Yes ($1,400,000)
$0 $0 $388,616,963

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Department of Education
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

State General Funds Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

$7,806,980,808 0
$7,806,980,808 1,121,650,747 12,391,307
$8,941,022,862

($3,530,087) 170,449,920
$166,919,833 0 0
$166,919,833

$7,803,450,721 170,449,920
$7,973,900,641 1,121,650,747 12,391,307
$9,107,942,695

$7,806,980,808 0
$7,806,980,808 1,121,650,747 12,391,307
$8,941,022,862

$388,616,963 0
$388,616,963 509,549,020 14,456,776
$912,622,759

$8,195,597,771 0
$8,195,597,771 1,631,199,767 26,848,083
$9,853,645,621

Academic Coach State General Funds Total Funds

$5,705,944 $5,705,944

($1,111,752) ($1,111,752)

$4,594,192 $4,594,192

$5,705,944 $5,705,944

($461,591) ($461,591)

$5,244,353 $5,244,353

Agricultural Education State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$9,568,762 126,577 450,000
$10,145,339

$294,000 $294,000

$9,862,762 126,577 450,000
$10,439,339

$9,568,762 126,577 450,000
$10,145,339

($583,140)
3,090,002 $2,506,862

$8,985,622 126,577
3,540,002 $12,652,201

Central Office State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$41,552,152 38,180,833 6,899,025
$86,632,010

($300,000) ($300,000)

$41,252,152 38,180,833 6,899,025
$86,332,010

$41,552,152 38,180,833 6,899,025
$86,632,010

($427,916) 15,516,014
933,176 $16,021,274

$41,124,236 53,696,847 7,832,201
$102,653,284

Charter Schools State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

$3,220,193 6,729,711
$9,949,904

$3,220,193

6,729,711

$0

$9,949,904

$3,220,193 6,729,711
$9,949,904

$260,000 635,980
$895,980

$3,480,193 7,365,691
$10,845,884

Communities In Schools State General Funds Total Funds

$2,445,623 $2,445,623

$2,445,623

$0

$2,445,623

$2,445,623 $2,445,623

($1,125,000) ($1,125,000)

$1,320,623 $1,320,623

Curriculum Development State General Funds Total Funds

$2,274,833 $2,274,833

$2,274,833

$0

$2,274,833

$2,274,833 $2,274,833

($700,000) ($700,000)

$1,574,833 $1,574,833

Dropout Prevention State General Funds Total Funds

$45,452,845 $45,452,845

($990,000) ($990,000)

$44,462,845 $44,462,845

$45,452,845 $45,452,845

$7,721,791 $7,721,791

$53,174,636 $53,174,636

Equalization State General Funds Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs Total Funds

$458,323,816 $458,323,816

$1,417,269 26,038,163

$459,741,085 26,038,163

$27,455,432

$485,779,248

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$458,323,816

$90,205,727

$458,323,816

$90,205,727

$548,529,543 0
$548,529,543

Department of Education
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Original Budget

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

Federal Programs Federal Funds Total Funds

$817,561,039 $817,561,039

$817,561,039

$0

$817,561,039

$817,561,039 $817,561,039

$206,465,250 $206,465,250

$1,024,026,289 $1,024,026,289

Foreign Language State General Funds Total Funds

$1,590,857 $1,590,857

($1,590,857) ($1,590,857)

$0

$1,590,857

($1,206,482)

$384,375

$0

$1,590,857

($1,206,482)

$384,375

Georgia Learning Resources System
Federal Funds Total Funds

$7,367,573 $7,367,573

$7,367,573

$0

$7,367,573

$7,367,573 $7,367,573

$984,003 $984,003

$8,351,576 $8,351,576

Georgia Virtual School State General Funds Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs Other Funds Total Funds

$2,198,878

$630,000 994,745

$2,198,878

$1,624,745

$2,828,878 994,745
$3,823,623

$2,198,878

$1,924,484

$2,198,878

722,213 $2,646,697

$4,123,362
722,213 $4,845,575

Georgia Youth Science and Technology
State General Funds
Total Funds

$500,000 $500,000

$500,000

$0

$500,000

$500,000 $500,000

($250,000) ($250,000)

$250,000 $250,000

Governor's Honors Program State General Funds Total Funds

$1,430,824 $1,430,824

$1,430,824

$0

$1,430,824

$1,430,824 $1,430,824

$13,069 $13,069

$1,443,893 $1,443,893

Information Technology Services
State General Funds Total Funds

$7,417,319 $7,417,319

$7,417,319

$0

$7,417,319

$7,417,319 $7,417,319

($200,000) ($200,000)

$7,217,319 $7,217,319

Local Five Mill Share State General Funds Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs Total Funds

($1,543,476,487) ($1,543,476,487)

($1,543,476,487)

$578,941

578,941

($1,543,476,487) ($147,373,299) ($1,690,849,786) 0

$578,941 ($1,542,897,546) ($1,543,476,487) ($147,373,299) ($1,690,849,786)

National Board Certification State General Funds Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs Total Funds

$12,294,628 $12,294,628

$1,137,180 $1,137,180

$12,294,628 1,137,180
$13,431,808

$12,294,628 $12,294,628

$12,294,628 0

$0

$12,294,628

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Department of Education
Program Budget Financial Summary

National Science Center and Foundation
State General Funds
Total Funds

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Original Budget

$1,416,750 $1,416,750

$1,416,750

$0

$1,416,750

$1,416,750 $1,416,750

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

($666,750) ($666,750)

$750,000 $750,000

Non Quality Basic Education Grants
State General Funds
Total Funds

$25,638,421 $25,638,421

($678,747) ($678,747)

$24,959,674 $24,959,674

$25,638,421 $25,638,421

$2,986,952 $2,986,952

$28,625,373 $28,625,373

Nutrition State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

$38,744,387 188,375,722 $227,120,109

$38,744,387

188,375,722

$0

$227,120,109

$38,744,387 188,375,722 $227,120,109

$1,078,830 280,513,815 $281,592,645

$39,823,217 468,889,537 $508,712,754

Preschool Handicapped State General Funds Total Funds

$29,135,155 $29,135,155

$29,135,155

$0

$29,135,155

$29,135,155 $29,135,155

$1,222,917 $1,222,917

$30,358,072 $30,358,072

Pupil Transportation State General Funds Total Funds

$168,868,769 $168,868,769

$168,868,769

$0

$168,868,769

$168,868,769 $168,868,769

$2,074,282 $2,074,282

$170,943,051 $170,943,051

Quality Basic Education Program
State General Funds Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs Total Funds

$8,017,517,757 $109,091,946

$8,017,517,757 109,091,946

$8,017,517,757 $109,091,946 $8,126,609,703

$8,017,517,757

$463,317,542

$8,480,835,299 0

$8,017,517,757 $463,317,542 $8,480,835,299

Regional Education Service Agencies
State General Funds
Total Funds

$12,458,083 $12,458,083

$12,458,083

$0

$12,458,083

$12,458,083 $12,458,083

($49,243) ($49,243)

$12,408,840 $12,408,840

School Improvement State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$11,212,332 100,000
$11,312,332

$11,212,332

100,000

$0

$11,312,332

$11,212,332 100,000
$11,312,332

($1,020,799) ($1,020,799)

$10,191,533 100,000
$10,291,533

School Nurses State General Funds Total Funds

$30,000,000 $30,000,000

$30,000,000

$0

$30,000,000

$30,000,000 $30,000,000

$30,000,000

$0

$30,000,000

Severely Emotionally Disturbed State General Funds Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$67,834,466

$1,481,581

$67,834,466 1,481,581

$67,834,466

$3,011,409

$70,845,875 0

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Department of Education
Program Budget Financial Summary

Federal Funds Total Funds

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Original Budget

13,359,858 $81,194,324

$1,481,581

13,359,858 $82,675,905

13,359,858 $81,194,324

FY 2009 Change
$3,011,409

Final Budget
13,359,858 $84,205,733

State Interagency Transfers State General Funds Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs Federal Funds Total Funds

$288,275,151

$30,345,470

18,888,697 $307,163,848

$30,345,470

$288,275,151 30,345,470
18,888,697 $337,509,318

$288,275,151 ($30,813,130)

18,888,697 $307,163,848

556,379 ($30,256,751)

$257,462,021 0
19,445,076 $276,907,097

State Schools State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$22,699,506 932,715
$23,632,221

$22,699,506

932,715

$0

$23,632,221

$22,699,506 932,715
$23,632,221

$658,303 716,484
$1,374,787

$23,357,809 1,649,199
$25,007,008

Technology/Career Education State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$16,377,965 20,606,546 4,009,567
$40,994,078

$16,377,965

20,606,546

4,009,567

$0

$40,994,078

$16,377,965 20,606,546 4,009,567
$40,994,078

$419,007 1,667,226 8,994,901 $11,081,134

$16,796,972 22,273,772 13,004,468
$52,075,212

Testing State General Funds Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs Federal Funds Total Funds

$24,643,020
10,454,191 $35,097,211

($1,200,000) 781,894
($418,106)

$23,443,020 781,894
10,454,191 $34,679,105

$24,643,020

($1,400,000)

10,454,191 $35,097,211

3,210,353 $1,810,353

$23,243,020 0
13,664,544 $36,907,564

Tuition for the MultiHandicapped
State General Funds
Total Funds

$1,658,859 $1,658,859

$1,658,859

$0

$1,658,859

$1,658,859 $1,658,859

$1,658,859

$0

$1,658,859

123

Employees' Retirement System

Amended FY 2008 Budget Highlights

STATE GENERL FUNDS Program Budget Changes: Public School Employees' Retirement System
1. Reduce funding for the Public School Employees' Retirement System to the level required by the latest actuarial report.
Total Change

Change Amount
($118,500) ($118,500)

Total State General Fund Changes

($118,500)

FY 2009 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment (Other Funds: $66,778). 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 (Other Funds: $86,541). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure (Other Funds: $13,531).
Total Change
Program Budget Changes: Deferred Compensation
Purpose: 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.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment (Other Funds: $1,226) 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 (Other Funds: $1,586). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure (Other Funds: $248). 5. Increase funding in contractual services for accounting services provided by the Teachers' Retirement
System (Other Funds: $700). Total Change
Georgia Military Pension Funds
Purpose: Provide retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the Georgia National Guard. 1. Increase funding for the Georgia Military Pension Fund to the level required by the latest actuarial report. Total Change
Public School Employees' Retirement System
Purpose: Account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure sound investing of system funds, and provide timely and accurate payment of retirement benefits.
1. Reduce funding for the Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) to the level required by the latest actuarial report.
2. Replace state funds with interest income for program administration. 3. Increase funds to raise the benefit accrual for each year of service by $0.50 per month to bring the rate
from $14.25 to $14.75. Total Change

Yes Yes Yes Yes
$0
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
$0
$219,951 $219,951
($118,426) (287,500)
2,663,000 $2,257,074

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Employees' Retirement System
System Administration
Purpose: Collect employee and employer contributions, invest the accumulated funds, and disburse retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment (Other Funds: $65,552) 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 (Other Funds: $84,955). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. (Other
Funds: $32,313). 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure (Other Funds: $13,283). 5. Reduce funding in contractual services to reflect the completion of the Pension and Retirement
Information System (PARIS) (Other Funds: $2,958,135). Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes

Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes
$0
$2,477,025

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Employees' Retirement System
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

$4,674,801 $4,674,801 20,559,270 $25,234,071

($118,500) ($118,500)
0 ($118,500)

$4,556,301 $4,556,301 20,559,270 $25,115,571

$4,674,801 $4,674,801 20,559,270 $25,234,071

Deferred Compensation Other Funds Total Funds

$2,599,119 $2,599,119

$2,599,119

$0

$2,599,119

$2,599,119 $2,599,119

Georgia Military Pension Fund State General Funds Total Funds

$1,103,073 $1,103,073

$1,103,073

$0

$1,103,073

$1,103,073 $1,103,073

Public School Employees' Retirement Fund
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$3,571,728 $3,571,728

($118,500) ($118,500)

$3,453,228 0
$3,453,228

$3,571,728 $3,571,728

System Administration Other Funds Total Funds

$17,960,151 $17,960,151

$17,960,151

$0

$17,960,151

$17,960,151 $17,960,151

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

$2,477,025 $2,477,025 (2,536,001)
($58,976)

$7,151,826 $7,151,826 18,023,269 $25,175,095

$3,157 $3,157

$2,602,276 $2,602,276

$219,951 $219,951

$1,323,024 $1,323,024

$2,257,074 287,500
$2,544,574

$5,828,802 287,500
$6,116,302

($2,826,658) ($2,826,658)

$15,133,493 $15,133,493

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Georgia Forestry Commission

Amended FY 2008 Budget Highlights

STATE GENERL FUNDS Program Budget Changes:
Forest Protection
1. Increase funds for a 10% state match to repair and rehabilitate fire breaks and for site preparation in Dixon Memorial State Forest resulting from the 2007 South Georgia wildfires. Total Change

Change Amount
$150,000 $150,000

Total State General Fund Changes

$150,000

FY 2009 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($299,676), for employees in
specified critical jobs ($42,845), for special adjustments to selected job classes ($929,960), and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($22,372). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. Total Change
Program Budget Changes:
Administration
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change
Forest Management
Purpose: Provide forestry inventory data, manage state-owned forests, provide technical assistance on forest health and water quality issues to forest landowners, administer federal forestry programs, assist communities with management of forested greenspace, market forestry products, and provide technical assistance to the forestry industry.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Eliminate contract funds for Southern Forest World. 6. Add 1 conservation forester and 1 vehicle to coordinate conservation easement donations with the
Georgia Land Conservation Program. Total Change

$403,553 1,294,853
(120,553) 168,992 $1,746,845
$34,463 31,966 (12,859) 12,771
$66,341
$54,745 30,391 (12,226) 16,653 (8,500) 91,310
$172,373

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Georgia Forestry Commission
Forest Protection
Purpose: Protect the public and forest resources by detecting and suppressing forest fires, assisting landowners with fire prevention techniques, educating the public about the dangers of wildfires, and providing programs to support rural fire departments.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($236,666), for employees in
specified critical jobs ($42,845), for special adjustments to selected job classes ($929,960), and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($22,372). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Add 2 new arson investigator positions and 1 vehicle to reestablish a wildfire arson investigation program to enforce arson and other forestry laws. 6. Fill 1 helicopter pilot position ($96,953) and 1 aviation maintenance/inspection position ($81,768) to provide air support for wildfire detection and suppression. Total Change
Tree Improvement
Purpose: Provide Georgia's landowners with genetically superior seedlings to ensure increased volume and superior quality of trees grown.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change
Tree Seedling Nursery
Purpose: Produce an adequate quantity of high quality forest tree seedlings for sale at a reasonable cost to Georgia landowners.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes
FY 2009 BOND FUNDED CAPITAL OUTLAY
See the section on "General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund" for information about $3,500,000 in new bonds that relate to the Georgia Forestry Commission.

$306,563 1,231,843
(95,205) 139,271 116,000 178,721 $1,877,193
$606 653 (263) 297
$1,293
$7,176 $7,176 $2,124,376

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Georgia Forestry Commission
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

$37,140,677 $37,140,677
7,861,835 5,668,070 $50,670,582

$150,000 $150,000
0 0 $150,000

$37,290,677 $37,290,677
7,861,835 5,668,070 $50,820,582

$37,140,677 $37,140,677
7,861,835 5,668,070 $50,670,582

$2,124,376 $2,124,376
0 0 $2,124,376

$39,265,053 $39,265,053
7,861,835 5,668,070 $52,794,958

Administration State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$4,540,066 4,872
$4,544,938

$4,540,066

$4,540,066

4,872

4,872

$0

$4,544,938

$4,544,938

$66,341 $66,341

$4,606,407 4,872
$4,611,279

Forest Management State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$3,691,168 5,977,662 677,587
$10,346,417

$3,691,168

5,977,662

677,587

$0

$10,346,417

$3,691,168 5,977,662 677,587
$10,346,417

$172,373 $172,373

$3,863,541 5,977,662 677,587
$10,518,790

Forest Protection State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$28,973,218 1,814,173 3,484,111
$34,271,502

$150,000 $150,000

$29,123,218 1,814,173 3,484,111
$34,421,502

$28,973,218 1,814,173 3,484,111
$34,271,502

$1,877,193 $1,877,193

$30,850,411 1,814,173 3,484,111
$36,148,695

Tree Improvement State General Funds Total Funds

$121,994 $121,994

$121,994

$121,994

$1,293

$123,287

$0

$121,994

$121,994

$1,293

$123,287

Tree Seedling Nursery State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

($185,769) 70,000
1,501,500 $1,385,731

($185,769)

($185,769)

70,000

70,000

1,501,500

1,501,500

$0

$1,385,731

$1,385,731

$7,176 $7,176

($178,593) 70,000
1,501,500 $1,392,907

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Office of the Governor

Amended FY 2008 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERL FUNDS Program Budget Changes: Governor's Emergency Fund
1. Increase Governor's Emergency Fund for natural disasters in FY 2008. 2. Reflect an Executive Order to transfer unallotted state general funds from the Department of
Community Health to the Office of the Governor, to cover expenses associated with the tornado recovery by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency. Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes

Change Amount
$1,298,491 2,600,000
$3,898,491 $3,898,491

FY 2009 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($331,637) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($488). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change
Program Budget Changes: Governor's Emergency Funds
Purpose: Provide emergency funds to draw upon when disasters create extraordinary demands on government.
1. No change. Total Change
Governor's Office
Purpose: Provide numerous duties including, but not limited to, granting commissions, appointments and vacancies, maintaining order, and temporary transfer of institutions between departments or agencies.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Increase funds for the Office of Mental Health Ombudsman, per SB 534, (2008 Session). 5. Increase federal funds ($1,196,851) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009.
Total Change
Office of Planning and Budget
Purpose: Improve state government operations and services by leading and assisting in the evaluation, development, and implementation of budget, plans, programs, and policies.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Transfer 1 position and funding for administrative support from the Children Youth Coordinating
Council to support grant administration for the new Office of Children and Families. Total Change
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$384,771 332,125 (128,670) (65,473)
$522,753
$0 $0
$61,759 52,950
($20,739) 250,000
Yes $343,970
$89,482 81,224 (31,141) (83,520) 53,454 $109,499

Office of the Governor
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Child Advocate for the Protection of Children
Purpose: Provide independent oversight of persons, organizations and agencies responsible for the protection and well being of our children.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5 effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Provide for a Web-based enhancement for the existing file and data management system - FORTIS. 5. Reduce funds as a result of administrative efficiencies to be realized through the consolidation of
Office of the Child Advocate and Child Fatality Review Panel. 6. Provide funds for state-wide needs and resources assessment of available child-welfare resources. 7. Reduce operating costs. 8. Increase Federal funds ($331,753) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009. 9. Reflect an Executive Order to transfer $379,815 in state general funds, 3 positions and associated
equipment from the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel to the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children (Total Funds: $452,349). Total Change
Commission on Equal Opportunity
Purpose: Enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as amended, and the Fair Housing Act, which make it unlawful for discrimination against individuals.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reduce operating costs. 5. Increase Federal funds ($388,206) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009.
Total Change
Georgia Council for the Arts
Purpose: Promote and support the arts across Georgia. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Increase funds for grassroots arts program. 5. Increase federal funds ($8,872) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009. Total Change
Georgia Emergency Management Agency
Purpose: Provide a comprehensive and aggressive emergency preparedness, response, and recovery program for the citizens of Georgia in order to save lives, protect property, and reduce the effect of disasters.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reduce one-time funding for uninterruptible power supply. 5. Increase federal funds ($24,213,126) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009.
Total Change
Georgia Professional Standards Commission
Purpose: Direct the preparation, certification, professional discipline, and recruitment of educators in Georgia.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%.
131

$9,534 7,959 (3,110)
13,500 (51,258) 70,000 (10,664)
Yes 379,815
$415,776
$8,384 6,599 (2,555)
(14,287) Yes
($1,859)
$7,350 4,286 (1,679)
250,000 Yes
$259,957
$20,031 17,803 (6,931)
(125,000) Yes
($94,097)
$83,855 65,065 (25,212)

Office of the Governor
4. Reduce operating expenses. Total Change
Governor's Office for Children and Families
1. Reflect an Executive Order to transfer $7,291,902 in state general funds, 4 positions and associated equipment from the Children's Trust Fund to the Governor's Office of Children and Families (Total Funds: $10,018,075).
2. Reflect an Executive Order to transfer state general funds, 4 positions, 1 vehicle and associated equipment from the Children and Youth Coordinating Council to the Governor's Office of Children and Families (Total Funds: ($7,066,635)). Total Change
Office of Consumer Affairs
Purpose: Protect consumers and legitimate business enterprises from unfair and deceptive business practices through the enforcement of the Fair Business Practices Act and other related consumer protection statutes.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($70,766), and a structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($488). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Fill 7 positions to staff the "1-800-Georgia" call center to support a projected growth in call volume of
1.8 million calls in FY 2009 versus 1.2 million in FY 2008. 6. Increase other funds ($1,005,214) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009.
Total Change
Office of Homeland Security
Purpose: Lead and direct the preparation, employment and management of state resources to safeguard Georgia and its citizens against threats or acts of terrorism and natural disasters.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reduce operating expenses.
Total Change
Office of the State Inspector General
Purpose: Foster and promote accountability and integrity in state government by investigating and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reduce operating expenses.
Total Change
Office of Student Achievement
Purpose: Improve student achievement and school completion in Georgia. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reduce funding in computer charges. Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes
132

(142,858) ($19,150)
$7,291,902
2,196,879
$9,488,781
$72,829 71,254 (27,517) 18,047
300,000 Yes
$434,613
$5,000 6,213 (2,434)
(15,697) ($6,918)
$7,719 7,391 (2,895)
(16,670) ($4,455)
$18,828 11,381 (4,457) (25,484) $268
$10,926,385

Office of the Governor
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

$46,716,383 $46,716,383
10,950,331 1,586,747
$59,253,461

$3,898,491 $3,898,491
0 0 $3,898,491

$50,614,874 $50,614,874
10,950,331 1,586,747
$63,151,952

$46,716,383 $46,716,383
10,944,425 1,586,247
$59,247,055

FY 2009 Change
$10,926,385 $10,926,385
26,138,808 1,011,620
$38,076,813

Final Budget
$57,642,768 $57,642,768
37,083,233 2,597,867
$97,323,868

Governor's Emergency Fund State General Funds Total Funds

$3,469,576 $3,469,576

$3,898,491 $3,898,491

Governor's Office

State General Funds

$7,653,328

Federal Funds

4,000,000

Other Funds

100,000

Total Funds

$11,753,328

$0

Office of Planning and Budget

State General Funds

$9,474,735

Federal Funds

2,000

Other Funds

100,677

Total Funds

$9,577,412

$0

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Child Advocate for the Protection of Children

State General Funds

$783,235

Federal Funds

8,600

Other Funds

25

Total Funds

$791,860

$0

Commission on Equal Opportunity
State General Funds

$714,349

Federal Funds

$387,217

Total Funds

$1,101,566

$0

Georgia Council for the Arts

State General Funds

$4,188,948

Federal Funds

650,528

Other Funds

10,000

Total Funds

$4,849,476

$0

$7,368,067 $7,368,067
$7,653,328 4,000,000 100,000
$11,753,328
$9,474,735 2,000
100,677 $9,577,412
$783,235 8,600 25
$791,860
$714,349 387,217
$1,101,566
$4,188,948 650,528 10,000
$4,849,476

$3,469,576 $3,469,576

$3,469,576

$0

$3,469,576

$7,653,328 4,000,000 100,000
$11,753,328

$343,970 1,196,851
$1,540,821

$7,997,298 5,196,851 100,000
$13,294,149

$9,474,735 2,000
100,677 $9,577,412

$109,499 $109,499

$9,584,234 2,000
100,677 $9,686,911

783,235 2,194 25
$785,454

$415,776 331,753 6,406
$753,935

1,199,011 333,947 6,431
$1,539,389

$714,349 387,217
$1,101,566
$4,188,948 650,528 10,000
$4,849,476

($1,859) 388,206 $386,347

$712,490 775,423
$1,487,913

$259,957 8,872
$268,829

$4,448,905 659,400 10,000
$5,118,305

133

Office of the Governor
Program Budget Financial Summary

Georgia Emergency Management Agency
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Original Budget

$2,500,145 5,490,056 807,856
$8,798,057

$2,500,145

5,490,056

807,856

$0

$8,798,057

$2,500,145 5,490,056 807,856
$8,798,057

Georgia Professional Standards Commission
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$7,142,891 411,930 500
$7,555,321

$7,142,891

$7,142,891

411,930

412,430

500

$0

$7,555,321

$7,555,321

Governor's Office for Children and Families
State General Funds Total Funds

$15,110,642

$0

$0

$15,110,642

$15,110,642

Office of Consumer Affairs State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$8,146,604 567,689
$8,714,293

$8,146,604

$8,146,604

567,689

567,689

$0

$8,714,293

$8,714,293

Office of Homeland Security State General Funds Total Funds

$534,850 $534,850

$534,850

$0

$534,850

$534,850 $534,850

Office of the State Inspector General
State General Funds
Total Funds

$833,534 $833,534

$833,534

$0

$833,534

$833,534 $833,534

Office of Student Achievement State General Funds Total Funds

$1,274,188 $1,274,188

$1,274,188

$0

$1,274,188

$1,274,188 $1,274,188

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

($94,097) 24,213,126
$24,119,029

$2,406,048 29,703,182
807,856 $32,917,086

($19,150) ($19,150)

$7,123,741 412,430 0
$7,536,171

$9,488,781 $9,450,481

$9,488,781 $24,561,123

$434,613 1,005,214 $1,439,827

$8,581,217 1,572,903
$10,154,120

($6,918) ($6,918)

$527,932 $527,932

($4,455) ($4,455)

$829,079 $829,079

$268 $268

$1,274,456 $1,274,456

134

Department of Human Resources

Amended FY 2008 Budget Highlights

STATE GENERAL FUNDS Program Budget Changes:
Administration
1. Transfer funds from the Adult Addictive Diseases Services program to align the budget with projected expenditures.
2. Transfer funds to the Child Welfare Services program to align the budget with projected expenditures.
3. Transfer funds to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services program to align the budget with projected expenditures.
4. Transfer funds to the Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control program for Environmental Health Director positions in the program where activities occur.
5. Transfer funds to the Infectious Disease Control program to align the budget with the program where laboratory activities occur.
6. Transfer funds for one-time performance-based salary adjustments funded in FY 2008 to be paid to employees who meet the requirements of the agency-wide approved plan.
7. Reduce one-time funds received in the Child and Adolescent Development Disabilities program for the Matthew Reardon Center.
8. Transfer Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds ($2,000,000) to the Support for Needy Families - Family Assistance program to align the budget with projected expenditures.
9. Reduce TANF funds ($1,568,311) based on the Department's FY 2008 TANF spending plan.
Total Change

Change Amount
$1,938,303 (5,000,000)
(109,145) (1,240,352)
(787,183) (245,850) (200,000)
Yes Yes ($5,644,227)

Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion
1. Transfer funds from the Infant and Child Health Promotion program to accurately reflect salary and health benefit increases from FY 2008.
2. Transfer local grant-in-aid funds to the Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control program to reflect expenses.
3. Transfer funds to the Infectious Disease Control program to align the budget to the program where laboratory activities occur (Total Funds: $668,523).
4. Transfer funds for one-time performance-based salary adjustments funded in FY 2008 to be paid to employees who meet the requirements of the agency-wide approved plan.
5. Reduce funds for the Diabetes Care Coalition.
6. Increase TANF funds ($4,603,103) based on the Department's FY 2008 TANF spending plan.
Total Change

$165,188 (1,000,000)
(523,126) (74,679)
(150,000) Yes
($1,582,617)

Adoption Services
1. Transfer funds from the Out-of-Home Care program to align the budget with projected expenditures. 2. Transfer funds for one-time performance-based salary adjustments funded in FY 2008 to be paid to
employees who meet the requirements of the agency-wide approved plan.
Total Change

$2,623,790 (6,640)
$2,617,150

Adult Addictive Disease Services
1. Transfer funds to the Departmental Administration program to align the budget with projected expenditures.
2. Transfer funds to the Direct Care Support Services program to align the budget with projected expenditures.
3. Transfer funds for one-time performance-based salary adjustments funded in FY 2008 to be paid to employees who meet the requirements of the agency-wide approved plan.
4. Increase TANF funds ($1,457,257) based on the Department's FY 2008 TANF spending plan.
Total Change

($1,938,303) (146,613) (149,386)
Yes ($2,234,302)

135

Department of Human Resources
Adult Developmental Disabilities Services
1. Transfer funds to the Adult Forensic Services program to align the budget with projected expenditures. 2. Transfer funds to the Adult Mental Health Services program to align the budget with projected
expenditures. 3. Transfer funds for one-time performance-based salary adjustments funded in FY 2008 to be paid to
employees who meet the requirements of the agency-wide approved plan. 4. Reduce TANF funds ($22,605,162) based on the Department's FY 2008 TANF spending plan.
Total Change
Adult Essential Health Treatment Services
1. Transfer funds for one-time performance-based salary adjustments funded in FY 2008 to be paid to employees who meet the requirements of the agency-wide approved plan. Total Change
Adult Forensic Services
1. Transfer funds from the Adult Developmental Disabilities Services program to align the budget with projected expenditures.
2. Increase funds to improve hospital operations and quality of care. 3. Transfer funds for one-time performance-based salary adjustments funded in FY 2008 to be paid to
employees who meet the requirements of the agency-wide approved plan. Total Change
Adult Mental Health Services
1. Transfer funds from the Adult Developmental Disabilities Services program to align the budget with projected expenditures.
2. Transfer funds from the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services program to align the budget with projected expenditures.
3. Increase funds to improve hospital operations and quality of care. 4. Transfer funds for one-time performance-based salary adjustments funded in FY 2008 to be paid to
employees who meet the requirements of the agency-wide approved plan. 5. Reduce TANF funds ($2,380,535) based on the Department's FY 2008 TANF spending plan.
Total Change
Adult Nursing Home Services
1. Transfer funds for one-time performance-based salary adjustments funded in FY 2008 to be paid to employees who meet the requirements of the agency-wide approved plan. Total Change
After School Care
1. Expand the provision of after school care services and draw down TANF MOE funds. Total Change
Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services
1. Transfer funds to Direct Care Support Services program to reflect a decrease in service utilization. 2. Transfer funds for one-time performance-based salary adjustments funded in FY 2008 to be paid to
employees who meet the requirements of the agency-wide approved plan. Total Change
Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities
1. Transfer funds for one-time performance-based salary adjustments funded in FY 2008 to be paid to employees who meet the requirements of the agency-wide approved plan.
136

($3,405,931) (23,613,653)
(190,689) Yes
($27,210,273)
(9,945) ($9,945)
$3,405,931 2,100,000 178,525
$5,684,456
$23,613,653 12,130,955 5,900,000 (365,284) Yes
$41,279,324
$139,502 $139,502
Yes $0
($1,868,277) (45,193)
($1,913,470)
($38,737)

Department of Human Resources
2. Reduce one-time funds for the Matthew Reardon Center and reflect reduction in the Departmental Administration program.
3. Reduce TANF funds ($487,988) based on the Department's FY 2008 TANF spending plan. Total Change
Child and Adolescent Forensic Services
1. Transfer funds for one-time performance-based salary adjustments funded in FY 2008 to be paid to employees who meet the requirements of the agency-wide approved plan. Total Change
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
1. Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for mental health support staff related to the unbundling of the Level of Care (LOC) services.
2. Transfer funds from the Child Welfare Services program for mental health support staff related to the unbundling of LOC services.
3. Transfer funds to the Adult Mental Health Services program to align the budget with projected expenditures.
4. Transfer funds to the Direct Care Support Services program to align the budget with projected expenditures.
5. Reduce funds to reflect a projected decrease in service utilization. 6. Transfer funds for one-time performance-based salary adjustments funded in FY 2008 to be paid to
employees who meet the requirements of the agency-wide approved plan. Total Change
Child Care Services
1. Transfer funds for one-time performance-based salary adjustments funded in FY 2008 to be paid to employees who meet the requirements of the agency-wide approved plan.
2. Reduce TANF funds ($29,700,001) to reflect FY 2008 transfers being prepaid using FY 2007 funds. Total Change
Child Support Services
1. Transfer funds for one-time performance-based salary adjustments funded in FY 2008 to be paid to employees who meet the requirements of the agency-wide approved plan.
2. Increase TANF ($2,000,000) funds based on the Department's FY 2008 TANF spending plan. Total Change
Child Welfare Services
1. Increase funds for the projected deficit. 2. Transfer funds from the Out-of-Home Care program to align the budget with projected expenditures. 3. Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program to align the budget with projected
expenditures. 4. Transfer funds from the Support for Needy Families-Work Assistance program to align the budget with
projected expenditures. 5. Transfer funds from the Support for Needy Families-Family Assistance program to align the budget
with projected expenditures. 6. Transfer funds for one-time performance-based salary adjustments funded in FY 2008 to be paid to
employees who meet the requirements of the agency-wide approved plan. 7. Transfer funds to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health program to align the budget with projected
expenditures. 8. Transfer funds to the Out-of-Home Care program to reflect the initial and annual clothing allowance
budget in the correct program. 9. Increase funds ($34,227,312) to reflect anticipated receipt of federal funds.
137

Yes Yes ($38,737)
($6,456) ($6,456)
$109,145 412,329
(12,130,955) (766,723)
(8,000,000) (124,819)
($20,501,023)
$32,446 Yes
$32,446
$143,928 Yes
$143,928
$14,083,875 13,000,000 5,000,000 6,380,234 8,935,293 775,834 (412,329) (1,486,400) Yes

Department of Human Resources
10. Provide for the investigating of allegations of child abuse and neglect, assessing family functioning, providing in-home support, counseling and treatment services, and to provide intervention services. Total Change
Direct Care and Support Services
1. Transfer funds from the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services program to align the budget with projected expenditures.
2. Transfer funds from the Adult Addictive Diseases Services program to align the budget with projected expenditures.
3. Transfer funds from the Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services program to align the budget with projected expenditures.
4. Increase funds to improve hospital operations and quality of care. 5. Transfer funds for one-time performance-based salary adjustments funded in FY 2008 to be paid to
employees who meet the requirements of the agency-wide approved plan. Total Change
Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention
1. Increase funds to replace Targeted Case Management funds for the provision of Adult Protective Services.
2. Transfer funds for one-time performance-based salary adjustments funded in FY 2008 to be paid to employees who meet the requirements of the agency-wide approved plan.
3. Reduce Medicaid funds ($1,800,000) to reflect the loss of federal funds from revisions of the administrative rules. Total Change
Elder Community Living Services
1. Transfer funds for one-time performance-based salary adjustments funded in FY 2008 to be paid to employees who meet the requirements of the agency-wide approved plan. Total Change
Elder Support Services
1. Transfer funds for one-time performance-based salary adjustments funded in FY 2008 to be paid to employees who meet the requirements of the agency-wide approved plan. Total Change
Eligibility Determination
1. Transfer funds from the Support for Needy Families-Work Assistance program to align the budget with projected expenditures.
2. Transfer funds from the Out-of-Home Care program to align the budget with projected expenditures. 3. Transfer funds for one-time performance-based salary adjustments funded in FY 2008 to be paid to
employees who meet the requirements of the agency-wide approved plan. Total Change
Emergency Preparedness/Trauma System Improvement
1. Increase funds for Georgia's Trauma Network Commission (GTNC) to reimburse trauma expenses for physicians, emergency medical services providers, and hospitals to improve the trauma network.
2. Provide additional funds for trauma and authorize the purchase of capital equipment at the discretion of the GTNC.
3. Transfer funds for one-time performance-based salary adjustments funded in FY 2008 to be paid to employees who meet the requirements of the agency-wide approved plan. Total Change
138

Yes $46,276,507
$766,723 146,613
1,868,277 7,200,000
(106,697) $9,874,916
$3,400,000 16,501 Yes
$3,416,501
($2,001) ($2,001)
($163) ($163)
$11,924,766 3,978,140 55,610
$15,958,516
$53,402,769 5,500,000 (5,445)
$58,897,324

Department of Human Resources
Epidemiology
1. Transfer funds to the Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services program for a sickle cell bus.
2. Transfer funds for one-time performance-based salary adjustments funded in FY 2008 to be paid to employees who meet the requirements of the agency-wide approved plan. Total Change
Facility and Provider Regulation
1. Transfer funds for one-time performance-based salary adjustments funded in FY 2008 to be paid to employees who meet the requirements of the agency-wide approved plan. Total Change
Federal Unobligated Balances
1. Transfer TANF funds ($65,652,812) to the Out-of-Home Care program to cover the projected shortfall, and reflect unobligated balance usage in the Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance Program.
2. Increase TANF funds ($114,247,340) to reflect the federal unobligated balance on the ACF-196 submission form as of September 30, 2007. Total Change
Food Stamp Eligibility and Benefits
1. Transfer funds from the Support for Needy Families-Family Assistance program to align the budget with projected expenditures.
2. Transfer funds from the Support for Needy Families-Basic Assistance program to align the budget with projected expenditures.
3. Transfer funds from the Out-of-Home Care program to align the budget with projected expenditures. 4. Transfer funds for one-time performance-based salary adjustments funded in FY 2008 to be paid to
employees who meet the requirements of the agency-wide approved plan. Total Change
Immunization
1. Transfer funds for one-time performance-based salary adjustments funded in FY 2008 to be paid to employees who meet the requirements of the agency-wide approved plan. Total Change
Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services
1. Transfer funds from the Epidemiology program for a sickle cell bus. 2. Transfer local grant-in-aid funds to the Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control program to
reflect projected expenses. 3. Transfer funds for one-time performance-based salary adjustments funded in FY 2008 to be paid to
employees who meet the requirements of the agency-wide approved plan. Total Change
Infant and Child Health Promotion
1. Increase funds to reflect fees collected by the newborn screening program. 2. Transfer funds for one-time performance-based salary adjustments funded in FY 2008 to be paid to
employees who meet the requirements of the agency-wide approved plan. 3. Transfer funds to the Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion program to accurately reflect salary and
health benefit increases from FY 2008. Total Change

($300,000) (21,192)
($321,192)
$23,895 $23,895
Yes Yes
$0
$2,564,707 8,715,527 2,118,076 88,045
$13,486,355
($27,119) ($27,119)
$300,000 (1,000,000)
(60,086) ($760,086)
$5,600,000 112,368 (165,188)
$5,547,180

139

Department of Human Resources
Infectious Disease Control
1. Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program to align the budget with the program where laboratory activities occur.
2. Transfer funds from the Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion program to align the budget with the program where laboratory activities occur (Total Funds: $668,523).
3. Transfer local grant-in-aid funds to the Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control program to reflect expenses.
4. Transfer funds for one-time performance-based salary adjustments funded in FY 2008 to be paid to employees who meet the requirements of the agency-wide approved plan. Total Change
Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control
1. Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for Environmental Health Director positions in the program where activities occur.
2. Transfer local grant-in-aid funds from the Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion program to reflect projected expenses.
3. Transfer local grant-in-aid funds from the Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services program to reflect projected expenses.
4. Transfer local grant-in-aid funds from the Infectious Disease Control program to reflect projected expenses.
5. Transfer funds for one-time performance-based salary adjustments funded in FY 2008 to be paid to employees who meet the requirements of the agency-wide approved plan. Total Change
Out of Home Care
1. Transfer funds from the Child Welfare Services program to properly reflect the initial and annual clothing allowance budget in the correct program.
2. Transfer funds from the Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance program to align the budget with projected expenditures.
3. Transfer funds to the Child Welfare Services program to align the budget with projected expenditures. 4. Transfer funds to the Eligibility Determination program to align the budget with projected expenditures. 5. Transfer funds to the Food Stamp Eligibility and Benefits program to align the budget with projected
expenditures. 6. Transfer funds to the Adoption Services program to align the budget with projected expenditures. 7. Transfer TANF funds ($39,024,293) from the Federal and Unobligated Balances program to cover a
projected shortfall. Total Change
Substance Abuse Prevention
1. Transfer funds for one-time performance-based salary adjustments funded in FY 2008 to be paid to employees who meet the requirements of the agency-wide approved plan. Total Change
Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance
1. Transfer funds to the Out-of-Home Care program to align the budget with projected expenditures. 2. Transfer funds to the Food Stamp Eligibility and Benefits program to align the budget with projected
expenditures. 3. Reduce TANF funds ($12,000,000) due to a reduction in caseloads. 4. Replace TANF funds ($31,388,953) with TANF Unobligated Balances to be spent on cash assistance
in accordance with federal guidelines. Total Change
140

$787,183 523,126 (500,000) (114,203)
$696,106
$1,240,352 1,000,000 1,000,000 500,000 (14,750)
$3,725,602
$1,486,400 1,500,000
(13,000,000) (3,978,140) (2,118,076) (2,623,790) Yes
($18,733,606)
($13,244) ($13,244)
($1,500,000) (8,715,527) Yes Yes
($10,215,527)

Department of Human Resources
Support for Needy Families - Family Assistance
1. Transfer funds for one-time performance-based salary adjustments funded in FY 2008 to be paid to employees who meet the requirements of the agency-wide approved plan.
2. Transfer funds to the Child Welfare Services program to align the budget with projected expenditures. 3. Transfer funds to the Food Stamp Eligibility and Benefits program to align the budget with projected
expenditures. 4. Reduce funds from the base budget to reflect the relocations of Department of Family and Child
Services offices. 5. Transfer TANF funds ($2,000,000) from the Departmental Administration program to align the budget
with projected expenditures. Total Change
Special Project - Support for Needy Families - Family Assistance
1. Utilize funds for increased rent associated with the relocations of Department of Family and Children Services offices in the following counties: Oconee County, Walton County, Carroll County, Liberty County, and Banks County. Total Change
Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance
1. Transfer funds to the Child Welfare Services program to align the budget with projected expenditures. 2. Transfer funds to the Eligibility Determination program to align the budget with projected expenditures.
Total Change
Vital Records
1. Transfer funds for one-time performance-based salary adjustments funded in FY 2008 to be paid to employees who meet the requirements of the agency-wide approved plan. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Child Fatality Review Panel
1. Transfer funds for one-time performance-based salary adjustments funded in FY 2008 to be paid to employees who meet the requirements of the agency-wide approved plan. Total Change
Children's Trust Fund Commission
1. Transfer funds for one-time performance-based salary adjustments funded in FY 2008 to be paid to employees who meet the requirements of the agency-wide approved plan. Total Change
Council on Aging
1. Transfer funds for one-time performance-based salary adjustments funded in FY 2008 to be paid to employees who meet the requirements of the agency-wide approved plan. Total Change
Council on Developmental Disabilities
1. Transfer funds for one-time performance-based salary adjustments funded in FY 2008 to be paid to employees who meet the requirements of the agency-wide approved plan. Total Change

78,413 ($8,935,293)
(2,564,707) (721,000) Yes
($12,142,587)
$721,000 $721,000
($6,380,234) (11,924,766) ($18,305,000)
($21,189) ($21,189)
($302) ($302)
($349) ($349)
($181) ($181)
($280) ($280)

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Family Connection
1. Transfer funds for one-time performance-based salary adjustments funded in FY 2008 to be paid to employees who meet the requirements of the agency-wide approved plan. Total Change
Sexual Offender Review Board
1. Protect Georgia's children by identifying convicted sexual offenders that present the greatest risk of reoffending. Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes
BRAIN AND SPINAL INJURY TRUST FUND Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund
1. Reduce funds to reflect anticipated collections. Total Change
Total Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Changes
FY 2009 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERAL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($12,676,964), for special
adjustments to selected job classes ($4,059,988), and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($330,856). 3. Provide funding for special salary adjustments for Mental Health ($731,691) and Public Health ($741,235) Nurses paid less than 75% of market salary. 4. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 5. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 6. Increase the Georgia Building Authority (GBA) real estate rental rate for office space. Total Change
Program Budget Changes: Administration
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($1,151,972) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($128,623). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Transfer state funds to the Child Welfare Services program ($5,000,000) and Eligibility Determination
program ($1,805,032) to align the budget and expenditures. 6. Transfer state funds from the Adult Addictive Disease Services program to the Administration program
to align budget and expenditures. 7. Transfer state funds from the Administration program to the Inspections and Environmental Hazard
Control program to fund environmental health director positions in the program where activities occur. 8. Provide funds for increased regional transportation services for the 6 perinatal centers.
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($188) ($188)
Yes $0
$88,836,644
($1,094,201) ($1,094,201) ($1,094,201)
$22,506,313 17,067,808 (1,472,926) (5,025,646) (155,014) 0
$32,920,535
$2,046,266 1,280,595 (456,697) (80,598) (6,805,032) 1,938,303 (1,240,352) 500,000

Department of Human Resources
9. Transfer state funds from Department of Family and Children Services Administration sub-program to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services program to align the budget and expenditures.
10. Transfer funds for the Information Technology function to properly reflect where activities occur from the Administration program to the following programs: Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion ($72,365), Adult Addictive Disease Services ($181,662), Adult Developmental Disabilities Services ($224,981), Adult Forensic Services ($144,713), Adult Mental Health Services ($342,849), Child and Adolescent Addictive Disease Services ($40,920) Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities Services ($66,251), Child and Adolescent Forensic Services ($11,444), Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services ($300,712), Child Support Services ($3,184,106), Direct Care Support Services ($256,927), Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention ($79,873), Elder Community Living Services ($7,097), Elder Support Services ($2,158), Eligibility Determination ($13,574,742), Epidemiology ($6,745), Facility and Provider Regulation ($61,054), Infant and Child Health Promotion ($25,687), Infectious Disease Control ($111,054), Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control ($35,043), and Vital Records ($748,241) (Total Funds: $60,496,930).
11. Transfer state funds for the Office of Regulatory Services function from the Administration program to the Facility and Provider Regulation program to properly reflect where activities occur. Transfer Foster Care Title IV-E funds ($25,000) for the Office of Regulatory Services function from the Administration program to the Facility and Provider Regulation program to properly reflect where activities occur. Transfer Medical Assistance Program funds ($52,945) for the Office of Regulatory Services function from the Administration program to the Facility and Provider Regulation program to properly reflect where activities occur. Transfer federal funds not itemized ($245,288) for the Office of Regulatory Services function from the Administration program to the Facility and Provider Regulation program to properly reflect where activities occur. Transfer other funds ($70,000) for the Office of Regulatory Services function from the Administration program to the Facility and Provider Regulation program to properly reflect where activities occur (Total Funds: $1,140,675).
12. Reduce Administration program to adhere to the 2% reduction mandate. 13. Transfer state funds from the Administration program to the Infectious Disease Control program to
fund laboratory administrative positions in the program where activities occur. 14. Reduce training programs not required by regulation or law by utilizing teleconference or Web cast. 15. Transfer TANF funds ($2,000,000) from the Administration program to the Support for Needy Families -
Family Assistance program to align the budget and expenditures (Total Funds: $2,000,000). 16. Remove external Maintenance of Effort (MOE) calculations ($18,000,000) to properly reflect the cash
flow to operate the program. 17. Reduce TANF funds ($4,391,866) and use savings to fund the shortfall in Child Care Services. 18. Increase funds to reflect projected receipt of federal funds ($12,250,971) and other funds
($22,552,820).
Total Change
Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion
Purpose: 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.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment.
2. Provide a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($337,275) and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($51,963).
3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Transfer state funds from the Infant and Child Health Promotion program to accurately reflect salary
and health benefit increases from FY 2008. 6. Increase funds for the Helen Keller National Center - Southeastern Region.
7. Transfer funds for the Information Technology function from the Administration program to the Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion program to properly reflect where activities occur (Total Funds: $275,948).
8. Realign local grant-in-aid funding to reflect expenses by transferring state funds to the Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control program.
9. Transfer funds to the Infectious Disease Control program to more accurately reflect laboratory activities (Total Funds: $668,523).
10. Reduce funds to reflect improved contracts management.
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(109,145) (19,478,624)
(747,442)
(1,787,469) (787,183) (10,000) Yes Yes Yes Yes
($25,737,378)
$599,107 389,238 (133,712) (9,641) 165,188 229,513 72,365
(1,000,000) (523,126) (150,000)

Department of Human Resources
11. Through the Live Healthy Georgia Program: Promote tobacco prevention and other healthy lifestyle choices at middle school and high school campuses during extra-curricular activities.
12. Increase funds to reflect projected receipt of federal funds ($2,650,920) and other funds ($1,506,080) (Total Funds: $4,157,000). Total Change
Adoption Services
Purpose: Support and facilitate the safe permanent placement of children by prescreening families and providing support and financial services after adoption.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Provide funding for the increase in adoption assistance caseload and provide a one-time post adoption
payment to children who have been adopted but do not receive on-going adoption assistance. 5. Increase funds to reflect projected receipt of federal funds ($1,889,443).
Total Change
Adult Addictive Disease Services
Purpose: Provide services to adults for the safe withdrawal from abused substances and promote a transition to productive living.
1. Annualize the cost of the fiscal year 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Transfer state funds for the Information Technology function from the Administration program to
properly reflect where activities occur. 5. Transfer state funds to the Administration program ($1,938,303) and the Direct Care Support Services
program ($146,613) to align budget and expenditures. 6. Provide funds to the Highlands West ($250,000) and Atlanta ($100,000) locations of Hope House, Inc.
for the expansion of its substance abuse and outpatient behavioral health services for the community. 7. Increase funds for Bridges of Hope. 8. Increase funds to reflect projected receipt of federal funds ($8,282,613).
Total Change
Adult Developmental Disabilities Services
Purpose: Provide evaluation, residential, support, and education services to promote independence for adults with developmental disabilities.
1. Annualize the cost of the fiscal year 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Annualize the cost of 1,500 waiver slots on the Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities Waiver
Program waiting list (Total Funds: $19,333,673). 6. Provide 6 months funding for 500 waiver slots for consumers on the Mental
Retardation/Developmental Disabilities waiting list (Total Funds: $12,965,550). 7. Provide 6 months funding for a 3% rate increase for Developmental Disabilities provider rates for
waiver services. 8. Transfer state funds for the Information Technology function from the Administration program to
properly reflect where activities occur. 9. Increase funds to expand services for the Oral Health Resources for Special Needs Populations, Inc.
to provide preventative oral healthcare for those with developmental disabilities. 10. Transfer state funds from the Adult Developmental Disabilities Services program to Adult Forensic
Services program ($3,405,931) and the Adult Mental Health Services program ($23,613,653) to align budget and expenditures. 11. Decrease state funds to reflect changes in the Federal Financial Participation (FFP) rate for Medicaid.
12. Eliminate one-time funds for Georgia Options, Inc.
144

Yes Yes ($361,068)
$41,444 23,332 (9,250)
2,373,790 Yes
$2,429,316
$933,643 525,607 (208,376) 181,662
(2,084,916) 350,000 12,000 Yes
($290,380)
$2,677,909 1,507,563 (597,671) (44,826) 7,733,469 5,186,220 716,892 224,981 50,000
(27,019,584)
(1,395,994) (75,000)

Department of Human Resources
13. Decrease funds to reflect projected receipt of federal funds ($35,906,548) and increase funds to reflect the projected receipt of other funds ($13,561,524) (Total Funds: $22,345,024). Total Change
Adult Essential Health Treatment Services
Purpose: Provide treatment and services to low income Georgians with cancer, Georgians at risk of stroke or heart attacks, and refugees.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Increase funds for the start-up of the Georgia Commission to Save the Cure. 5. Reduce state funds to reflect improved contract management. 6. Decrease funds to reflect projected receipt of federal funds ($75,339) and other funds ($2,021,433)
(Total Funds: $2,096,772). Total Change
Adult Forensic Services
Purpose: Provide evaluation, treatment and residential services to adult clients referred by Georgia's criminal justice or corrections system.
1. Annualize the cost of the fiscal year 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Transfer state funds for the Information Technology function from the Administration program to
properly reflect where activities occur. 5. Provide funds for five Forensic Diversion Coordinators to assist in diverting non-violent mentally ill
consumers from state hospital custody. 6. Transfer state funds from the Adult Developmental Disabilities program to align budget and
expenditures. 7. Provide funds to improve hospital operations and quality of care. 8. Increase funds to reflect projected receipt of other funds ($275,081).
Total Change
Adult Mental Health Services
Purpose: Provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to adults with mental illness.
1. Annualize the cost of the fiscal year 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($1,982,680) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($107,233). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Transfer funds from the Adult Developmental Disabilities program ($23,613,653) and the Child and
Adolescent Mental Health program ($12,130,955) to align budget and expenditures. 5. Transfer state funds from the Administration program for the Information Technology function to
properly reflect where activities occur. 6. Provide funds to improve hospital operations and quality of care. 7. Provide funding for crisis services in the community for the mental health and addictive disease
consumers: a. Mobile Crisis services ($2,800,000) b. 3 Assertive Community Treatment teams ($2,600,000) c. 3 Crisis Stabilization Programs ($5,700,000) 8. Reduce mental health training contract. 9. Increase funds to reflect projected receipt of federal funds ($1,186,617) and other funds ($1,899,525) (Total Funds: $3,086,142). Total Change
145

Yes ($11,036,041)
$68,342 38,474 (15,253)
240,000 (115,000)
Yes $216,563
$1,159,078 652,518 (258,690) 144,713 225,000
3,405,931 2,500,000
Yes $7,828,550
$3,521,867 2,089,913 (786,030)
35,744,608 342,849
8,151,316 11,100,000
(337,835) Yes
$59,826,688

Department of Human Resources
Adult Nursing Home Services
Purpose: Provide skilled nursing home services to Georgian's with mental retardation or developmental disabilities.
1. Increase funds to reflect projected receipt of other funds ($7,465,530). Total Change
After School Care
Purpose: Expand the provision of after school care services and draw down TANF maintenance of effort funds.
1. Remove external Maintenance of Effort (MOE) calculations from the appropriated budget to properly reflect the cash flow to operate the program. Total Change
Child and Adolescent Addictive Disease Services
Purpose: Provide services to children and adolescents for the safe withdrawal from abused substances and promote a transition to productive living.
1. Annualize the cost of the fiscal year 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Transfer state funds for the Information Technology function from the Administration program to the
Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services program to properly reflect where activities occur. 5. Transfer funds from the Child and Adolescent Addictive Disease Services program to the Direct Care
Support Services program to align budget and expenditures. 6. Provide community-based pharmacy and lab services for Adult and Child & Adolescent Mental Health
and Addictive Diseases. 7. Increase funds to reflect projected receipt of federal funds ($3,729,120).
Total Change
Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities Services
Purpose: Provide evaluation, residential, support, and education services to promote independence for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities.
1. Annualize the cost of the fiscal year 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Transfer state funds for the Information Technology function from the Administration program to the
Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities Services program to properly reflect where activities occur. 6. Provide 6 months funding for 500 waiver slots for consumers on the Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities waiting list (Total Funds: $2,655,595). 7. Provide 6 months funding for a 3% rate increase for Developmental Disabilities provider rates for waiver services. 8. Annualize the cost of 1,500 waiver slots on the Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities Waiver Program waiting list (Total Funds: $3,548,873). 9. Provide funds for the Matthew Reardon Center for growth of the program. 10. Provide funds for the Marcus Institute. 11. Decrease state funds to reflect changes in the Federal Financial Participation (FFP) rate for Medicaid.
12. Eliminate one-time adjustment for the Matthew Reardon Center. 13. Decrease funds to reflect projected receipt of federal funds ($6,174,357) and increase funds to reflect
projected receipt of other funds ($5,843,482). Total Change
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Yes $0
Yes $0
$286,534 161,308 (63,951) 40,920
(1,868,277) Yes Yes
($1,443,466)
$247,565 139,370 (55,253) (11,206) 66,251
1,062,238 146,832
1,419,549 200,000 500,000 (285,925) (200,000) Yes
$3,229,421

Department of Human Resources
Child and Adolescent Forensic Services
Purpose: Provide evaluation, treatment and residential services to children and adolescents clients referred by Georgia's criminal justice or corrections system.
1. Annualize the cost of the fiscal year 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Transfer state funds for the Information Technology function from the Administration program to
properly reflect where activities occur. Total Change
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Purpose: Provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to children and adolescents with mental illness.
1. Annualize the cost of the fiscal year 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5 % effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Transfer state funds for the Information Technology function from the Administration program to
properly reflect where activities occur. 5. Transfer state funds for mental health support staff related to the unbundling of Level of Care from the
Administration program ($109,145) and Child Welfare Services ($412,329) program. 6. Decrease state funds to reflect changes in the Federal Financial Participation (FFP) rate for Medicaid. 7. Reduce statewide core community services for providers who do not provide pharmacy and lab
services. 8. Transfer state funds to the Adult Mental Health Services program ($12,130,955) and the Direct Care
Support Services program ($766,723) to align budget and expenditures. 9. Reduce state funds in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services program to reflect projected
decrease in service utilization. 10. Increase funds to reflect projected receipt of federal funds ($1,217,190) and other funds ($2,217,940)
(Total Funds: $3,435,130). Total Change
Child Care Services
Purpose: Permit low income families to be self-reliant while protecting the safety and well-being of their children by ensuring access to child care.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Eliminate the TANF transfer to Child Care Services ($29,700,000). 5. Increase federal funds ($20,280,143) for childcare slots. 6. Decrease TANF funds ($1) to reflect projected receipt of federal funds.
Total Change
Child Support Services
Purpose: Encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying financial support. 1. Annualize the cost of the fiscal year 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Transfer funds for the Information Technology function from the Administration program to properly reflect where activities occur (Total Funds: $14,871,580). 5. Reflect savings from office consolidations (Total Funds: $1,274,629). 6. Increase funds to reflect projected receipt of other funds ($395,760). Total Change
147

$40,298 22,687 (8,994) 11,444
$65,435
$805,761 453,614 (179,835) 300,712
521,474
(344,275) 0
(12,897,678) (3,000,000) Yes
($14,340,227)
$133,802 75,325 (29,863) Yes Yes Yes
$179,264
$406,416 228,796 (90,706)
3,184,106
(433,373) Yes
$3,295,239

Department of Human Resources
Child Welfare Services
Purpose: Investigate allegations of child abuse abandonment and neglect and to provide services to protect the child and strengthen the family.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($594,912), for employees in
specified critical jobs ($2,169,459), and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($43,037). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Transfer state funds from the Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance ($6,380,234) and Support for Needy Families - Family Assistance ($8,935,293) programs to align the budget and expenditures. 5. Transfer state funds from the Administration program to align the budget and expenditures. 6. Provide state funds to ensure appropriate protection and care is provided for child victims of neglect and abuse. 7. Increase funds for the Regional Assessment Center for victims of child prostitution and trafficking. 8. Transfer state funds to the Out of Home Care program to properly reflect the initial and annual clothing allowance budget in the correct program. 9. Transfer state funds for mental health support staff related to the unbundling of LOC to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services program. 10. Delete one-time funds for Clayton County Rainbow House. 11. Reflect anticipated earning of Title IV-E Foster Care funding ($14,000,000) and Title IV-E Adoption funding ($1,203,019), classified as federal funds not itemized. 12. Increase funds to reflect projected receipt of federal funds ($20,873,333) and other funds ($11,331,449) (Total Funds: $32,718,782). Total Change
Direct Care Support Services
Purpose: Provide facility support services and direct patient support therapies. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5 % effective January 1, 2009 ($1,165,106) and for employees in specified critical jobs ($308,959). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Transfer state funds from the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services program ($766,723), the Adult Addictive Disease Services program ($146,613) and the Child and Adolescent Addictive Disease Services program ($1,868,277) to align budget and expenditures. 5. Transfer state funds for the Information Technology function from the Administration program to properly reflect where activities occur. 6. Provide funds to improve hospital operations and quality of care. 7. Provide funding for a special salary adjustment for Mental Health nurses paid less than 75% of market salary. 8. Decrease state funds to reflect changes in the Federal Financial Participation (FFP) rate for Medicaid.
9. Reflect reduction of one-time adjustments for Hospital Repairs. 10. Decrease funds to reflect projected receipt of federal funds ($6) and increase funds to reflect projected
receipt of other funds ($12,233,932) (Total Funds: $12,233,926). Total Change
Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention
Purpose: Prevent disabled adults and elder persons from abuse, exploitation and neglect, and investigate situations where it might have occurred.
1. Annualize the cost of the fiscal year 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5 % effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Transfer state funds for the Information Technology function from the Administration program to
properly reflect where activities occur.
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$1,056,753 2,807,408
(235,852) 15,315,527
5,000,000 21,883,875
560,000 (1,486,400)
(412,329) (25,000) Yes Yes
$44,463,982
$2,069,599 1,474,065 (461,905) 2,781,613
256,927 9,947,368
731,691 (234,040) (1,970,000)
Yes
$14,595,318
$162,216 91,322 (36,205) 79,873

Department of Human Resources
5. Provide state funds to ensure continued protection and care is provided for elderly victims of neglect and abuse.
6. Reduce duplicate Senior Adult Victims' Advocate services. 7. Reduce training programs not required by regulation or law by utilizing teleconference or Web cast. 8. Reflect loss of Medical Assistance Program funds ($3,500,000) due to revisions of the federal
administrative rules. 9. Decrease funds to reflect projected receipt of federal funds ($475,864) and increase funds to reflect
projected receipt of other funds ($632,803) (Total Funds: $156,939). Total Change
Elder Community Living Services
Purpose: Provide Georgians who need nursing home level of care the option of remaining in their own communities.
1. Annualize the cost of the fiscal year 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5 % effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Transfer state funds for the Information Technology function from the Administration program to
properly reflect where activities occur (Total Funds: $90,637). 5. Provide funds for a 3% increase for Community Care Service Program providers for client benefits. 6. Provide required state match dollars to support the Money Follows the Person grant to transition a
greater number of clients from an institution to the community (Total Funds: $571,565). 7. Decrease state funds to reflect changes in the Federal Financial Participation (FFP) rate for Medicaid. 8. Reduce training programs not required by regulation or law by utilizing teleconference or Web cast. 9. Reduce elder retirement communities' contract. 10. Decrease funding for Area Agency on Aging administration. 11. Decrease state funding for caregiver training and educational materials. 12. Decrease support for Georgia Health Decisions Critical Decisions Guides. 13. Decrease funds to reflect projected receipt of federal funds ($13,645,661) and increase funds to reflect
projected receipt of other funds ($13,887,001) (Total Funds: $241,340). Total Change
Elder Support Services
Purpose: Assist older Georgians, so that they may live in their homes and communities, by providing health, employment, nutrition, and other support and education services.
1. Annualize the cost of the fiscal year 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Transfer state funds for the Information Technology function from the Administration program to
properly reflect where activities occur. 5. Provide funds to offset decreased federal funding for Georgia's Nutrition Services Incentive Program. 6. Reduce training programs not required by regulation or law by utilizing teleconference or Web cast.
Total Change
Eligibility Determination
Purpose: Promote access to health care for low income families, children, pregnant women and persons who are aged, blind or disabled.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Transfer funds for the Information Technology function from the Administration program to properly
reflect where activities occur (Total Funds: $42,684,302). 5. Transfer state funds from the Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance program to align the
budget and expenditures.
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4,100,000 (10,000) (10,000) Yes Yes
$4,377,206
$12,488 7,031 (2,787) 7,097
1,350,227 488,517
(1,186,380) (10,000) (40,000)
(116,000) (36,000)
(100,000) Yes
$374,193
$1,017 573 (227)
2,158 1,045,000
(20,000) $1,028,521
$227,013 127,799 (50,666)
13,574,742 11,924,766

Department of Human Resources
6. Transfer state funds from the Administration program to align the budget and expenditures. 7. Transfer state funds from the Support for Needy Families - Family Assistance program to align the
budget and expenditures. 8. Decrease funds to reflect projected receipt of federal funds ($50,352,508) and increase funds to reflect
projected receipt of other funds ($46,599,559). Total Change
Emergency Preparedness/Trauma System Improvement
Purpose: Prepare for natural disasters, bioterrorism, and other emergencies, as well as improving the capacity of the state's trauma system.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Reduce one-time funds for the purchase of antiviral for pandemic flu. 6. Increase funds to reflect projected receipt of federal funds ($461,816) and decrease funds to reflect
projected receipt of other funds ($1) (Total Funds: $461,815). Total Change
Energy Assistance
Purpose: Assist low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs. 1. No change. Total Change
Epidemiology
Purpose: Monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events of public health concern. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Transfer state funds for the Information Technology function from the Administration program to properly reflect where activities occur (Total Funds: $13,490). 6. Reduce funds to reflect improved contracts management. 7. Provide funds to upgrade the State Electronic Notifiable Disease Surveillance System (SENDSS). 8. Increase funds to reflect projected receipt of federal funds ($1,186,330) and other funds ($147,458) (Total Funds: $1,333,788). Total Change
Facility and Provider Regulation
Purpose: Inspect and license foster care residential facilities, child placing agencies, long term care and health care facilities.
1. Annualize the cost of the fiscal year 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Transfer funds for the Information Technology function from the Administration program to properly
reflect where activities occur (Total Funds: $168,929). 5. Transfer funds for the Office of Regulatory Services function from the Administration program to
properly reflect where activities occur (Total Funds: $1,140,675). 6. Eliminate routine x-ray surveys, and implement a survey schedule for only initial inspections and
complaint investigations. Total Change
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1,805,032 2,319,832
Yes $29,928,518
$40,561 22,835 (9,053) (437)
(7,000,000) Yes
($6,946,094)
$0 $0
$102,491 57,698 (22,875) (242) 6,745
(263,500) Yes Yes
($119,683)
$97,355 54,807 (21,728) 61,054
747,442 (174,853) $764,077

Department of Human Resources
Family Violence Services
Purpose: Provide safe shelter and related services for victims of family violence. 1. Increase funds for approved family violence shelters. 2. Increase funds for rape crisis centers. Total Change
Federal and Unobligated Balances
Purpose: Reflect balances of federal funds from prior years. No services are provided. 1. Transfer TANF funds ($39,024,293) from the Federal and Unobligated Balances program to the Out of Home Care program to align budget and expenditures (Total Funds: $65,652,812). 2. Increase funds to reflect the federal unobligated balance on the ACF-196 submission form as of September 30, 2007 (Total Funds: $114,247,340). 3. Reduce funds to reflect Unobligated Balance Usage in HB 989 (FY 08 Session) (Total Funds: $65,652,812). Total Change
Food Stamp Eligibility & Benefits
Purpose: Promote the nutritional well being of Georgia's low-income families and children by providing assistance in purchasing groceries.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Transfer state funds from the Support for Needy Families - Family Assistance ($4,840,719) and
Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance ($8,715,527) programs to align the budget and expenditures. Total Change
Immunization
Purpose: Provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines, and technical assistance. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Decrease funds to reflect projected receipt of federal funds ($1) and increase funds to reflect projected receipt of other funds ($1,790,902) (Total Funds: $1,790,901). Total Change
Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services
Purpose: Avoid unnecessary health problems in later life by providing comprehensive health services to infants and children.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Realign local grant in aid to reflect expenses by transferring state funds from Infant and Child Essential
Health Treatment Services program. 6. Reduce state funds to eliminate the duplication of services for auditory screening. 7. Provide funds for a new, specially equipped bus to perform sickle cell anemia testing throughout the
state. 8. Continue contract funding for the Division of Public Health, Oral Health Section, and for the
Fluoridation Monitoring and Surveillance Program.
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$815,000 635,000
$1,450,000
Yes Yes Yes
$0
$362,992 204,350 (81,014)
13,556,246
$14,042,574
$178,652 100,574 (39,872) (2,698) Yes
$236,656
$606,443 341,404 (135,349) (2,565)
(1,000,000) (137,500) 300,000 Yes

Department of Human Resources
9. Increase funds to reflect projected receipt of federal funds ($414,030) (Total Funds: $414,030). Total Change
Infant and Child Health Promotion
Purpose: Provide education and services to promote health and nutrition for infants and children. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Transfer state funds from the Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion program to accurately reflect salary and health benefit increases from FY 2008. 5. Transfer funds for the Information Technology function from the Administration program to the Infant and Child Health Promotion program to properly reflect where activities occur (Total Funds: $31,905). 6. Reflect fees collected by the newborn screening program. 7. Decrease funds to reflect projected receipt of federal funds ($5,852,887) and increase funds to reflect projected receipt of other funds ($4,196,186) (Total Funds: $1,656,701). Total Change
Infectious Disease Control
Purpose: Ensure quality prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Provide a special salary adjustment for Public Health nurses paid less than 75% of market salary. 5. Transfer state funds from the Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion program to the Infectious
Disease Control program to more accurately reflect laboratory activities (Total Funds: $668,523). 6. Transfer state funds from the Administration program to fund laboratory administrative positions in the
program where activities occur. 7. Transfer state funds for the Information Technology function from the Administration program to
properly reflect where activities occur. 8. Realign local grant in aid funding to reflect expenses by transferring state funds to the Inspections and
Environmental Hazard Control program. 9. Increase funds to reflect projected receipt of federal funds ($2,309,730) and other funds ($314,861)
(Total Funds: $2,623,861). Total Change
Injury Prevention
Purpose: Provide education and services to prevent injuries due to suicide, fires, automobile accidents, violence against women, shaken babies, and child accidents.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Increase funds to reflect projected receipt of federal funds ($843,907) and other funds ($42,272)
(Total Funds: $886,179). Total Change
Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control
Purpose: 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.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
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Yes ($27,567)
$2,556,473 1,439,198 (570,567) (165,188) 25,687 5,600,000 Yes
$8,885,603
$781,039 439,695 (174,316) 741,235 523,126 787,183 111,054 (500,000) Yes
$2,709,016
$29,790 16,770 (6,648) Yes
$39,912
$95,621 53,831 (21,341) (1,535)

Department of Human Resources
5. Transfer state funds from the Administration program to fund environmental health director positions in the program where activities occur.
6. Transfer funds for the Information Technology function from the Administration program to the Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control program to properly reflect where activities occur (Total Funds: $38,543).
7. Realign local grant in aid to reflect expenses by transferring state funds from the Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion ($1,000,000), Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services ($1,000,000), and Infectious Disease Control ($500,000) programs.
8. Increase funds to reflect projected receipt of federal funds ($137,108) and other funds ($76,622) (Total Funds: $213,730). Total Change
Out-of-Home Care
Purpose: Provide safe and appropriate temporary homes for children removed from their families due to neglect, abuse, or abandonment.
1. Transfer state funds from the Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance program to align the budget and expenditures.
2. Transfer state funds from the Child Welfare Services program to properly reflect the initial and annual clothing allowance budget in the correct program.
3. Transfer TANF funds ($39,024,293) from the Federal and Unobligated Balances program (Total Funds: $39,024,293).
4. Provide funds for Psychological Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTF's) to allow for a rate increase in per diem from $299 to $309 a day. Governor's Advice : The General Assembly seeks to instruct the department to provide a rate increase for PRTF's by increasing the cap on the per diem rate. The Department is authorized to adjust the cap on the per diem based on the 2006 cost report in accordance with its general law powers and not to exceed budgeted state funds.
5. Decrease funds to reflect changes in the Federal Financial Participation (FFP) rate for Medicaid. 6. Reflect anticipated earning of Title IV-E Foster Care funding ($20,667,385).
7. Delete Medicaid Patient Pay funds ($15,372,629) in FY 2009 due to discontinuation of the LOC program June 30, 2007.
8. Increase funds to reflect projected receipt of federal funds ($7,729,509) and other funds ($78,406,169) (Total Funds: $86,135,678). Total Change
Refugee Assistance
Purpose: Provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and social services assistance to refugees.
1. Increase funds to reflect projected receipt of federal funds ($105,810) and other funds ($35,000) (Total Funds: $140,810).
Total Change
Substance Abuse Prevention Services
Purpose: Promote the health and well-being of children, youth, families and communities through preventing the use and/or abuse of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Increase funds to reflect projected receipt of federal funds ($2,364,201).
Total Change

1,240,352 35,043
2,500,000 Yes
$3,901,971
$1,500,000 1,486,400 Yes Yes
(794,794) Yes Yes Yes
$2,191,606
Yes $0
$82,673 46,541 (18,451) Yes
$110,763

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Department of Human Resources
Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance
Purpose: Provide cash assistance to needy families in compliance with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.
1. Transfer state funds to the Out of Home Care ($1,500,000) and the Food Stamp Eligibility and Benefits ($8,715,527) programs to align the budget and expenditures.
2. Reduce TANF funds ($12,000,000) to reflect a reduction in TANF caseloads. Total Change
Support for Needy Families - Family Assistance
Purpose: To administer and aid needy families in the accomplishment of Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($509,751) and for employees
in specified critical jobs ($1,581,570). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Transfer state funds to the Child Welfare Services ($8,935,293), Food Stamp Eligibility and Benefits
($4,840,719) and Eligibility Determination ($2,319,832) programs to align the budget and expenditures. 5. Transfer TANF funds ($2,000,000) from the Administration program to align the budget and
expenditures. 6. Provide funds for increased rents associated with DFCS offices in the following counties: Oconee
County, Walton County, Carroll County, Liberty County, Banks County, and Treutlen County. 7. Decrease funds to reflect projected receipt of federal funds ($1,300,000) and increase funds to reflect
projected receipt of other funds ($1,759,217) (Total Funds: $459,217). Total Change
Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance
Purpose: Assist needy Georgian families achieve 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.
1. Transfer state funds to the Child Welfare Services ($6,380,234) and the Eligibility Determination ($11,924,766) programs to align the budget and services.
2. Eliminate the GoodWorks contract with the Department of Labor and use savings to fund the shortfall in Child Care Services (Total Funds: $2,913,026).
3. Increase funds ($1,442,000) to reflect projected receipts. Total Change
Vital Records
Purpose: Register, enter, archive and provide to the public in a timely manner, vital records and associated documents.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Transfer state funds for the Information Technology function from the Administration program to
properly reflect where activities occur. 5. Decrease funds to reflect projected receipt of other funds ($404,000).
Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund
Purpose: 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.
1. Recognize receipt of federal HRSA grant dollars ($100,000).
154

($10,215,527) Yes
($10,215,527)
$905,480 2,091,321
(202,090) (16,095,844)
Yes 21,600
Yes ($13,279,533)
($18,305,000) Yes Yes
($18,305,000)
$138,633 78,045 (30,941)
748,241 Yes
$933,978
Yes

Department of Human Resources
2. Increase funds to reflect projected receipt of federal funds ($3,250). Total Change
Child Fatality Review Panel
Purpose: Provide a confidential forum for local child fatality review committees to determine manner and cause of death, and if the death was preventable.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY08 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Reflect an Executive Order to transfer $379,815 in state general funds from the Georgia Child Fatality
Review Panel to the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children (Total Funds: $452,349). 6. Increase funds to reflect projected receipts of federal funds ($7,534).
Total Change
Children's Trust Fund Commission
Purpose: Support the establishment of community-based educational and service programs designed to reduce the occurrence of child abuse and neglect.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY08 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Reduce one-time funding to Children's Advocacy Centers for a web based tracking system. 6. Reduce funds from the base budget for the Sunshine House Children Advocacy Center. 7. Increase funds for the Sunshine House Children Advocacy Center. 8. Reflect an Executive Order to transfer $7,291,902 in state general funds from the Children's Trust
Fund to the Governor's Office of Children and Families (Total Funds: $10,018,075). 9. Increase funds to reflect projected receipt of federal funds ($1,678,402) and other funds ($305,470)
(Total Funds: $1,983,872). Total Change
Council on Aging
Purpose: Assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers in achieving safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY08 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Increase funds to cover increases in per diem and travel expenses for board members. 5. Increase funds for the preparation of a report for Project 2020.
Total Change
Council on Developmental Disabilities
Purpose: Promote quality services and support for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY08 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reduce federal funds to reflect actual federal grant award amount ($66,185).
Total Change
155

Yes $0
$6,829 3,281 (1,285) (307)
(379,815) Yes
($371,297)
$7,909 3,583 (1,403) (959)
(250,000) (125,000) 125,000 (7,291,902)
Yes ($7,532,772)
$4,097 2,185 (856) 3,862
50,000 $59,288
$6,352 10,655 (4,173)
Yes $12,834

Department of Human Resources
Family Connection
Purpose: Provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to improve conditions for children and families.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY08 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Provide funds to expand the outcome analysis initiative to evaluate county collaborative effectiveness
and provide guidance to improve strategic outcomes, and to identify possible funding mechanisms for county collaboratives with the goal of independent sustainability. Total Change
Sexual Offender Review Board
Purpose: Protect Georgia's children by identifying convicted sexual offenders that present the greatest risk of reoffending.
1. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 2. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 3. Provide one-time funds to address current case backlog. 4. Increase funds to manage current and projected workload.
Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes
TOBACCO SETTLEMENT FUNDS Administration
1. Transfer Tobacco funds for the Information Technology function to the Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion program to properly reflect where activities occur. Total Change
Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion
1. Transfer Tobacco funds for the Information Technology function from the Administration program to align budget and expenditures. Total Change
Adult Essential Health Treatment Services
1. Provide an increase in Tobacco Funds to address the waiting list in the Cancer State Aid program. Total Change
Total Tobacco Settlement Fund Changes
BRAIN AND SPINAL INJURY TRUST FUND Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund
1. Reflect anticipated revenue collections. 2. Add state general funds to cover increases in operating expenses.
Governor's Veto : The Governor vetoed the appropriation of $31,007 to provide for increased operating expenses of the trust fund. Total Change
Total Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Changes
FY 2009 BOND FUNDED CAPITAL OUTLAY
See the section on "General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund" for information about $15,310,000 in new bonds that relate to the Department of Human Resources.
156

$4,267 2,959 (1,159)
188,133
$194,200
$1,538 (602)
300,400 318,400 $619,736 $97,984,395
($190,189) ($190,189)
$190,189 $190,189
$1,475,000 $1,475,000 $1,475,000
($1,094,201) 0
($1,094,201) ($1,094,201)

Department of Human Resources
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

State General Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

$1,533,218,551 3,063,194
26,909,553 $1,563,191,298
1,646,607,395 278,675,487
$3,488,474,180

$88,836,644 (1,094,201)
0 $87,742,443
59,364,496 0
$147,106,939

$1,622,055,195 1,968,993
26,909,553 $1,650,933,741
1,705,971,891 278,675,487
$3,635,581,119

$1,533,218,551 3,063,194
26,909,553 $1,563,191,298
1,646,607,395 278,675,487
$3,488,474,180

$97,984,395 (1,094,201)
1,475,000 $98,365,194
8,906,565 221,271,033 $328,542,792

$1,631,202,946 1,968,993
28,384,553 $1,661,556,492
1,655,513,960 499,946,520
$3,817,016,972

Administration State General Funds Tobacco Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$119,770,524 321,984
123,483,461 23,872,061
$267,448,030

($5,644,227) (3,568,311)
($9,212,538)

$114,126,297 321,984
119,915,150 23,872,061
$258,235,492

$119,770,524 321,984
123,483,461 23,872,061
$267,448,030

($25,737,378) (190,189)
(35,482,434) 4,482,820
($56,927,181)

$94,033,146 131,795
88,001,027 28,354,881 $210,520,849

Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion
State General Funds Tobacco Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$15,859,175 4,874,988
36,967,763 207,783
$57,909,709

($1,582,617) 4,457,706
$2,875,089

$14,276,558 4,874,988
41,425,469 207,783
$60,784,798

$15,859,175 4,874,988
36,967,763 207,783
$57,909,709

($361,068) 190,189
2,518,917 1,506,080 $3,854,118

$15,498,107 5,065,177
39,486,680 1,713,863
$61,763,827

Adoption Services State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$33,139,326 47,932,276 45,000
$81,116,602

$2,617,150 $2,617,150

$35,756,476 47,932,276 45,000
$83,733,752

$33,139,326 47,932,276 45,000
$81,116,602

$2,429,316 1,889,443
$4,318,759

$35,568,642 49,821,719 45,000
$85,435,361

Adult Addictive Disease Services
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$48,231,627 46,517,224 824,903
$95,573,754

($2,234,302) 1,457,257
($777,045)

$45,997,325 47,974,481 824,903
$94,796,709

$48,231,627 46,517,224 824,903
$95,573,754

($290,380) 8,282,613
$7,992,233

$47,941,247 54,799,837 824,903
$103,565,987

Adult Developmental Disabilities Services
State General Funds Tobacco Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$205,758,421 10,255,138 67,376,249 59,784,552
$343,174,360

($27,210,273) (22,605,162)
($49,815,435)

$178,548,148 10,255,138 44,771,087 59,784,552
$293,358,925

$205,758,421 10,255,138 67,376,249 59,784,552
$343,174,360

($11,036,041)
(35,906,548) 32,941,058 ($14,001,531)

$194,722,380 10,255,138 31,469,701 92,725,610
$329,172,829

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Department of Human Resources
Program Budget Financial Summary

Adult Essential Health Treatment Services
State General Funds Tobacco Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Original Budget

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

$5,709,061 5,000,000 3,937,629 2,096,772
$16,743,462

($9,945) ($9,945)

$5,699,116 5,000,000 3,937,629 2,096,772
$16,733,517

$5,709,061 5,000,000 3,937,629 2,096,772
$16,743,462

$216,563 1,475,000
(75,339) (2,021,433) ($405,209)

$5,925,624 6,475,000 3,862,290 75,339
$16,338,253

Adult Forensic Services State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$38,421,374 1,115,408 4
$39,536,786

$5,684,456 $5,684,456

$44,105,830 1,115,408 4
$45,221,242

$38,421,374 1,115,408 4
$39,536,786

$7,828,550
275,081 $8,103,631

$46,249,924 1,115,408 275,085
$47,640,417

Adult Mental Health Services State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$177,314,849 18,263,868 4,102,757
$199,681,474

$41,279,324 (2,380,535)
$38,898,789

$218,594,173 15,883,333 4,102,757
$238,580,263

$177,314,849 18,263,868 4,102,757
$199,681,474

$59,826,688 1,186,617 1,899,525
$62,912,830

$237,141,537 19,450,485 6,002,282
$262,594,304

Adult Nursing Home Services State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$2,383,183 1,547,242
$3,930,425

$139,502 $139,502

$2,522,685 1,547,242
$4,069,927

$2,383,183 1,547,242
$3,930,425

7,465,530 $7,465,530

$2,383,183 9,012,772
$11,395,955

After School Care Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$14,000,000 28,000,000
$42,000,000

$14,000,000

$14,000,000

28,000,000

28,000,000

$0

$42,000,000

$42,000,000

$14,000,000

28,000,000

$0

$42,000,000

Child and Adolescent Addictive Disease Services
State General Funds
Federal Funds
Total Funds

$10,864,229 17,217,170
$28,081,399

($1,913,470) ($1,913,470)

$8,950,759 17,217,170 $26,167,929

$10,864,229 17,217,170
$28,081,399

($1,443,466) (3,729,120)
($5,172,586)

$9,420,763 13,488,050 $22,908,813

Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$17,589,662 6,331,470
$23,921,132

($38,737) (487,988)
($526,725)

$17,550,925 5,843,482 0
$23,394,407

$17,589,662 6,331,470 0
$23,921,132

$3,229,421 (6,174,357) 9,566,163 $6,621,227

$20,819,083 157,113
9,566,163 $30,542,359

Child and Adolescent Forensic Services
State General Funds
Total Funds

$3,038,424 $3,038,424

($6,456) ($6,456)

$3,031,968 $3,031,968

$3,038,424 $3,038,424

$65,435 $65,435

$3,103,859 $3,103,859

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Department of Human Resources
Program Budget Financial Summary

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Original Budget

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

$105,062,036 5,446,690
51,175,767 $161,684,493

($20,501,023) ($20,501,023)

$84,561,013 5,446,690
51,175,767 $141,183,470

$105,062,036 5,446,690
51,175,767 $161,684,493

($14,340,227) 1,217,190 2,217,940
($10,905,097)

$90,721,809 6,663,880
53,393,707 $150,779,396

Child Care Services State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$58,398,695 175,018,410
2,500,000 $235,917,105

$32,446 (29,700,001)
($29,667,555)

$58,431,141 145,318,409
2,500,000 $206,249,550

$58,398,695 175,018,410
2,500,000 $235,917,105

$179,264 (9,419,858)
($9,240,594)

$58,577,959 165,598,552
2,500,000 $226,676,511

Child Support Services State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$21,668,683 52,561,532 2,841,500
$77,071,715

$143,928 2,000,000
$2,143,928

$21,812,611 54,561,532 2,841,500
$79,215,643

$21,668,683 52,561,532 2,841,500
$77,071,715

$3,295,239 10,846,218
395,760 $14,537,217

$24,963,922 63,407,750 3,237,260
$91,608,932

Child Welfare Services State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$73,149,559 133,294,489
24,846,326 $231,290,374

$46,276,507 34,227,312
$80,503,819

$119,426,066 167,521,801 24,846,326
$311,794,193

$73,149,559 133,294,489
24,846,326 $231,290,374

$44,463,982 34,981,946 12,939,855
$92,385,783

$117,613,541 168,276,435 37,786,181
$323,676,157

Direct Care Support Services State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$108,039,606 6,205,532
48,346,537 $162,591,675

$9,874,916 $9,874,916

$117,914,522 6,205,532
48,346,537 $172,466,591

$108,039,606 6,205,532
48,346,537 $162,591,675

$14,595,318 (6)
12,233,932 $26,829,244

$122,634,924 6,205,526
60,580,469 $189,420,919

Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$10,200,245 7,049,297 45,260
$17,294,802

$3,416,501 (1,800,000)
$1,616,501

$13,616,746 5,249,297 45,260
$18,911,303

$10,200,245 7,049,297 45,260
$17,294,802

$4,377,206 (3,975,864)
632,803 $1,034,145

$14,577,451 3,073,433 678,063
$18,328,947

Elder Community Living Services
State General Funds Tobacco Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$74,501,248 3,664,733
41,149,138
$119,315,119

($2,001) ($2,001)

$74,499,247 3,664,733
41,149,138 0
$119,313,118

$74,501,248 3,664,733
41,149,138
$119,315,119

$374,193
(13,479,073) 13,887,001
$782,121

$74,875,441 3,664,733
27,670,065 13,887,001 $120,097,240

159

Department of Human Resources
Program Budget Financial Summary

Elder Support Services State General Funds Tobacco Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Original Budget

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

$1,030,635 2,527,073 5,901,407
$9,459,115

($163) ($163)

$1,030,472 2,527,073 5,901,407
$9,458,952

$1,030,635 2,527,073 5,901,407
$9,459,115

$1,028,521 $1,028,521

$2,059,156 2,527,073 5,901,407
$10,487,636

Eligibility Determination State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$26,942,155 28,565,198 4,187,397
$59,694,750

$15,958,516 $15,958,516

$42,900,671 28,565,198 4,187,397
$75,653,266

$26,942,155 28,565,198 4,187,397
$59,694,750

$29,928,518 (20,742,948) 46,599,559 $55,785,129

$56,870,673 7,822,250
50,786,956 $115,479,879

Emergency Preparedness/ Trauma System Improvement
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$13,347,797 42,120,108 1
$55,467,906

$58,897,324 $58,897,324

$72,245,121 42,120,108 1
$114,365,230

$13,347,797 42,120,108 1
$55,467,906

($6,946,094) 461,816 (1)
($6,484,279)

$6,401,703 42,581,924
0 $48,983,627

Energy Assistance Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$24,281,180 4,384,452
$28,665,632

$24,281,180

$24,281,180

4,384,452

4,384,452

$0

$28,665,632

$28,665,632

$24,281,180

4,384,452

$0

$28,665,632

Epidemiology State General Funds Tobacco Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$6,000,648 115,637
5,008,425 163,882
$11,288,592

($321,192) ($321,192)

$5,679,456 115,637
5,008,425 163,882
$10,967,400

$6,000,648 115,637
5,008,425 163,882
$11,288,592

($119,683)
1,193,075 147,458
$1,220,850

$5,880,965 115,637
6,201,500 311,340
$12,509,442

Facility and Provider Regulation State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$7,995,191 7,153,894
$15,149,085

$23,895 $23,895

$8,019,086 7,153,894 0
$15,172,980

$7,995,191 7,153,894 0
$15,149,085

$764,077 (2,010,753) 2,511,861 $1,265,185

$8,759,268 5,143,141 2,511,861
$16,414,270

Family Violence Services State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

$4,701,950 7,848,758
$12,550,708

$4,701,950

$4,701,950

$1,450,000

$6,151,950

7,848,758

7,848,758

7,848,758

$0

$12,550,708

$12,550,708

$1,450,000

$14,000,708

Federal and Unobligated Balances
Federal Funds
Total Funds

$39,024,293 $39,024,293

$48,594,528 $48,594,528

$87,618,821 $87,618,821

$39,024,293 $39,024,293

($17,058,284) ($17,058,284)

$21,966,009 $21,966,009

160

Department of Human Resources
Program Budget Financial Summary

Food Stamp Eligibility and Benefits
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Original Budget

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

$25,547,915 31,522,747 12,409
$57,083,071

$13,486,355 $13,486,355

$39,034,270 31,522,747 12,409
$70,569,426

$25,547,915 31,522,747 12,409
$57,083,071

$14,042,574 42,772,547
$56,815,121

$39,590,489 74,295,294 12,409
$113,898,192

Immunization State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$11,725,931 14,566,629
$26,292,560

($27,119) ($27,119)

$11,698,812 14,566,629 0
$26,265,441

$11,725,931 14,566,629
$26,292,560

$236,656 (1)
1,790,902 $2,027,557

$11,962,587 14,566,628 1,790,902
$28,320,117

Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$38,961,028 27,939,201
$66,900,229

($760,086) ($760,086)

$38,200,942 27,939,201 0
$66,140,143

$38,961,028 27,939,201
$66,900,229

($27,567) (1,124,342) 1,538,372
$386,463

$38,933,461 26,814,859 1,538,372
$67,286,692

Infant and Child Health Promotion
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$20,972,559 270,426,958
2,289,216 $293,688,733

$5,547,180 $5,547,180

$26,519,739 270,426,958
2,289,216 $299,235,913

$20,972,559 270,426,958
2,289,216 $293,688,733

$8,885,603 (5,846,669) 4,196,186 $7,235,120

$29,858,162 264,580,289
6,485,402 $300,923,853

Infectious Disease Control State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$39,203,771 56,770,150 150,000
$96,123,921

$696,106 145,397
$841,503

$39,899,877 56,915,547 150,000
$96,965,424

$39,203,771 56,770,150 150,000
$96,123,921

$2,709,016 2,455,127 314,131
$5,478,274

$41,912,787 59,225,277 464,131
$101,602,195

Injury Prevention State General Funds Tobacco Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$1,067,701 150,000 378,238 758,553
$2,354,492

$1,067,701

$1,067,701

$39,912

$1,107,613

150,000

150,000

150,000

378,238

378,238

843,907

1,222,145

758,553

758,553

42,272

800,825

$0

$2,354,492

$2,354,492

$926,091

$3,280,583

Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$15,025,089 1,135,859 438,262
$16,599,210

$3,725,602 $3,725,602

$18,750,691 1,135,859 438,262
$20,324,812

$15,025,089 1,135,859 438,262
$16,599,210

$3,901,971 140,608 76,622
$4,119,201

$18,927,060 1,276,467 514,884
$20,718,411

161

Out-of-Home Care State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds
Refugee Assistance Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds
Substance Abuse Prevention State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds
Support for Needy Families Basic Assistance
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds
Support for Needy Families Family Assistance
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds
Special Project - Support for Needy Families - Family Assistance
State General Funds Total Funds
Support for Needy Families Work Assistance
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds
Vital Records State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

Department of Human Resources
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Original Budget

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

$113,680,260 80,561,643 15,372,629
$209,614,532

($18,733,606) 39,024,293
$20,290,687

$94,946,654 119,585,936
15,372,629 $229,905,219

$113,680,260 80,561,643 15,372,629
$209,614,532

$2,191,606 67,421,187 63,033,540 $132,646,333

$115,871,866 147,982,830 78,406,169
$342,260,865

$4,734,006 $4,734,006

$4,734,006

$4,734,006

$105,810

$4,839,816

0

35,000

35,000

$0

$4,734,006

$4,734,006

$140,810

$4,874,816

$1,128,009 20,528,841
194,000 $21,850,850

($13,244) ($13,244)

$1,114,765 20,528,841
194,000 $21,837,606

$1,128,009 20,528,841
194,000 $21,850,850

$110,763 2,364,201
$2,474,964

$1,238,772 22,893,042
194,000 $24,325,814

$10,315,527 77,652,812
$87,968,339

($10,215,527) (12,000,000)
($22,215,527)

$100,000 65,652,812 $65,752,812

$10,315,527 77,652,812
$87,968,339

($10,215,527) (12,000,000)
($22,215,527)

$100,000 65,652,812 $65,752,812

$19,744,139 47,654,536

($12,142,587) 2,000,000

$67,398,675 ($10,142,587)

$7,601,552 49,654,536
0 $57,256,088

$19,744,139 47,654,536
$67,398,675

($13,279,533) 700,000
1,759,217 ($10,820,316)

$6,464,606 48,354,536
1,759,217 $56,578,359

$721,000

$721,000

0

$0

$721,000

$721,000

$0

$0

$0

$26,000,000 43,010,374

($18,305,000)

$69,010,374 ($18,305,000)

$7,695,000 43,010,374
0 $50,705,374

$26,000,000 43,010,374
$69,010,374

($18,305,000) (1,491,026) 20,000
($19,776,026)

$7,695,000 41,519,348
20,000 $49,234,348

$2,830,465 500,680 404,000
$3,735,145

($21,189) ($21,189)

$2,809,276 500,680 404,000
$3,713,956

$2,830,465 500,680 404,000
$3,735,145

$933,978
(404,000) $529,978

$3,764,443 500,680 0
$4,265,123

162

Department of Human Resources
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Original Budget

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purpose:

Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund
Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Federal Funds

$3,063,194

Other Funds

Total Funds

$3,063,194

($1,094,201) ($1,094,201)

$1,968,993
0 0 $1,968,993

$3,063,194 $3,063,194

Child Fatality Review Panel State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

$371,297 65,000
$436,297

($302) ($302)

$370,995 65,000
$435,995

$371,297 65,000
$436,297

Children's Trust Fund Commission
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$7,532,772 658,079 84,222
$8,275,073

($349) ($349)

$7,532,423 658,079 84,222
$8,274,724

$7,532,772 658,079 84,222
$8,275,073

Council on Aging State General Funds Total Funds

$193,064 $193,064

($181) ($181)

$192,883 $192,883

193,064 $193,064

Council on Developmental Disabilities
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

$58,083 2,262,002 $2,320,085

($280) ($280)

$57,803 2,262,002 $2,319,805

$58,083 2,262,002 $2,320,085

Family Connection State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$9,406,637 2,468,771
$11,875,408

($188) ($188)

$9,406,449 2,468,771 0
$11,875,220

$9,406,637 2,468,771
$11,875,408

Sexual Offender Review Board State General Funds Total Funds

$336,001 $336,001

$336,001

$336,001

$0

$336,001

$336,001

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

($1,094,201)
100,000 3,250
($990,951)

$1,968,993
100,000 3,250
$2,072,243

($371,297)

$0

(65,000)

0

($436,297)

$0

($7,532,772) (658,079) (84,222)
($8,275,073)
59,288 $59,288

$0 0 0
$0
252,352 $252,352

$12,834 (66,185) ($53,351)

$70,917 2,195,817 $2,266,734

$194,200 (1,268,771) 1,268,771
$194,200

$9,600,837 1,200,000 1,268,771
$12,069,608

$619,736 $619,736

$955,737 $955,737

163

Office of the Commissioner of Insurance

Amended FY 2008 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERL FUNDS Program Budget Changes: Fire Safety
1. Increase funds to replace 1 motor vehicle with mileage in excess of 135,000 miles. Total Change
Industrial Loan
1. Increase funds to replace 1 motor vehicle with mileage in excess of 135,000 miles. Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes

Change Amount
$13,860 $13,860
$14,943 $14,943 $28,803

FY 2009 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($213,888) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($143). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change
Program Budget Changes: Administration
Purpose: Protect the rights of Georgia citizens in insurance and industrial loan transactions and maintain a fire safe environment.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($24,831) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($15). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change
Enforcement
Purpose: Provide legal advice and initiate legal proceedings with regard to enforcement of specific provisions of state law relating to insurance, industrial loan, fire safety, and fraud.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($11,518) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($8). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change

$267,436 214,031 (78,299) (37,861)
$365,307
$34,245 24,846 (9,090) (4,902)
$45,099
$11,559 11,526 (4,216) (1,653)
$17,216

164

Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Fire Safety
Purpose: Create a fire safe environment in the state that protects the public from fire and limits the loss of life and property.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($74,298) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($50). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change
Industrial Loan
Purpose: Protect customers by licensing, regulating and examining finance companies that provide consumer loans of $3,000 or less.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($6,754) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($5). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change
Insurance Regulation
Purpose: Ensure that licensed insurance entities maintain solvency, comply with state law and adopted rules, regulations, and standards.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($61,152) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($41). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change
Special Fraud
Purpose: Identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($35,335) and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($24). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes

$89,077 74,348 (27,199) (12,362)
$123,864
$10,356 6,759 (2,473) (1,480)
$13,162
$81,627 61,193 (22,386) (11,705)
$108,729
$40,572 35,359 (12,935) (5,759)
$57,237 $365,307

165

Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

$18,864,818 $18,864,818
954,555 97,232
$19,916,605

$28,803 $28,803
0 0 $28,803

$18,893,621 $18,893,621
954,555 97,232
$19,945,408

$18,864,818 $18,864,818
954,555 97,232
$19,916,605

$365,307 $365,307
0 0 $365,307

$19,230,125 $19,230,125
954,555 97,232
$20,281,912

Administration State General Funds Total Funds

$2,445,169 $2,445,169

$2,445,169

$0

$2,445,169

$2,445,169 $2,445,169

$45,099 $45,099

$2,490,268 $2,490,268

Enforcement State General Funds Total Funds

$866,292 $866,292

$866,292

$866,292

$17,216

$883,508

$0

$866,292

$866,292

$17,216

$883,508

Fire Safety State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$5,525,325 954,555 97,232
$6,577,112

$13,860 $13,860

$5,539,185 954,555 97,232
$6,590,972

$5,525,325 954,555 97,232
$6,577,112

$123,864 $123,864

$5,649,189 954,555 97,232
$6,700,976

Industrial Loan State General Funds Total Funds

$769,025 $769,025

$14,943 $14,943

$783,968 $783,968

$769,025 $769,025

$13,162 $13,162

$782,187 $782,187

Insurance Regulation State General Funds Total Funds

$5,981,530 $5,981,530

$5,981,530

$0

$5,981,530

$5,981,530 $5,981,530

$108,729 $108,729

$6,090,259 $6,090,259

Special Fraud State General Funds Total Funds

$3,277,477 $3,277,477

$3,277,477

$0

$3,277,477

$3,277,477 $3,277,477

$57,237 $57,237

$3,334,714 $3,334,714

166

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

FY 2009 Budget Highlights

STATE GENERL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($677,784), for special
adjustments to selected job classes ($246,580), and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($31,391). 3. Provide for special pay raise effective January 1, 2009 to address retention. 4. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 5. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. Total Change

Change Amount
$975,678 955,641
1,836,445 (259,291) (9,861)
$3,498,612

Program Budget Changes: Administration
Purpose: Provide the highest quality investigative, scientific, information services and resources for the purpose of maintaining law and order and protecting life and property.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Eliminate one-time funds for major repairs and renovations to statewide offices. 6. Eliminate one-time funds for an electrical upgrade at the headquarters facility. 7. Reduce funds for operations. 8. Increase Federal funds ($93,856) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009.
Total Change

$54,447 50,302 (19,234) (1,060)
(118,000) (1,050,000)
(52,841) Yes
($1,136,386)

Centralized Scientific Services
Purpose: Provide analysis of illicit and licit drugs, unknown substances, and fire debris evidence. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment.
2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($150,285) and for special adjustments to selected job classes ($159,580).
3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Increase Federal funds ($1,859,298) and Other funds ($152,009) to reflect projected expenditures for
FY 2009. 6. Provide for special pay raise effective January 1, 2009 to address retention issues for: Crime Lab
Scientists 3, Assistant Crime Lab Associates and Crime Lab Associates. Total Change

$287,501 309,865
(57,468) (2,634) Yes
177,320
$714,584

Criminal Justice Information Services
Purpose: Provide fingerprint identification and processing of criminal history source documents to create and update criminal history records.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Increase federal funds ($4,003,184) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009. 6. Provide funding for computer maintenance services ($291,067), and infrastructure costs ($379,896) for
the Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system and the Law Enforcement Message Switch (LEMS).

$76,333 100,256 (38,337)
(1,889) Yes
670,963

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7. Eliminate one-time funds to relocate servers and communication equipment located at headquarters. Total Change
Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center (GISAC)
Purpose: Serve as the focal point for collection, analysis and dissemination of information relative to threats or attacks, of a terrorist nature, within and against the State of Georgia, its citizens or infrastructure.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Provide for special pay raise effective January 1, 2009 to address retention issues for Special Agent 3,
Assistant Special Agent in Charge and Special Agent in Charge. 6. Increase federal funds ($360,025) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009.
Total Change
Regional Forensic Services
Purpose: Provide pathology services to determine cause and manner of death. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Provide funds for special pay raise effective January 1, 2009 to address retention issues for Crime Lab Scientist 3, Assistant Crime Lab Associates and Crime Lab Associates. 4. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 5. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 6. Eliminate one-time funds for major repairs and renovations to statewide regional offices. 7. Fill 1 vacant toxicology scientist position at the Summerville regional lab to reduce the backlog in toxicology cases. 8. Provide funding for expansion of DNA testing to include felony probationers to assist in solving open unsolved and cold case crimes as prescribed in HB 314 (2007 session). 9. Properly reflect special adjustments to selected job classes by transferring funds from the Centralized Scientific Services program. Total Change
Regional Investigative Services
Purpose: Identify, collect, preserve, and process evidence located during crime scene examinations. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Properly reflect structure adjustment to the statewide salary plan by transferring funds from the Centralized Scientific Services program. 4. Provide funds for special pay raise effective January 1, 2009 to address retention issues for Special Agent 3, Assistant Special Agent in Charge and Special Agent in Charge. 5. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 6. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 7. Increase Federal funds ($1,435,444) and Other funds ($34,279) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009. 8. Transfer funds to Special Operations Unit program to properly align the budget with anticipated expenditures. 9. Eliminate one-time funds for major repairs and renovations to statewide regional offices.
10. Provide funds for increased gasoline cost. 11. Provide funds to add 5 agent positions, 1 Forensic Computer Specialist position, 1 Intelligence Analyst
position and 1 Investigative Assistant position to establish the Identity Theft Unit to investigate identity fraud and other criminal activities associated with incidents of identity fraud. 12. Eliminate one-time funds for the Georgia SecureID initiative.
168

(225,131) $582,195
$8,208 9,026 (3,451) (187)
35,289 Yes
$48,885
$97,724 88,045
136,500 (33,667)
(1,694) (129,000)
50,118 238,366
87,000 $533,392
$399,268 249,864 31,277
1,289,543 (95,545) (4,448) Yes (50,000)
(236,000) 20,000
1,067,298
(89,262)

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13. Eliminate one-time funds associated with increasing the size of the Meth Force. 14. Eliminate one-time funds associated with the Child Safety Initiative.
Total Change
Special Operations Unit
Purpose: Respond to requests from law enforcement agencies statewide in order to render safe explosive devices of all types, and to assist in the identification, arrest and prosecution of individuals.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Provide funds for special pay raise effective January 1, 2009 to address retention issues for: Special
Agent 3, Assistant Special Agent in Charge and Special Agent in Charge. 4. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 5. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 6. Increase Federal funds ($3,023,756) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009. 7. Transfer funds from Regional Investigative Services program to properly align the budget with
anticipated expenditures. 8. Provide funds for increased gasoline cost.
Total Change
State Healthcare Fraud Unit
Purpose: Identify, arrest and prosecute providers of health care services who defraud the Medicaid Program.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Provide funds for special pay raise effective January 1, 2009 to address retention issues for Special
Agent 3, Assistant Special Agent in Charge and Special Agent in Charge. 4. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 5. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 6. Increase Federal funds ($4,396,250) and Other funds ($1,724) to reflect projected expenditures for FY
2009. Total Change
Task Forces
Purpose: Provide GBI supervisory support to 12 federally funded multi-jurisdictional drug task forces. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Provide funds for special pay raise effective January 1, 2009 to address retention issues for Associate Special Agent in Charge for the Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force. 4. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 5. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
Purpose: Improve and coordinate criminal justice efforts throughout Georgia, help create safe and secure communities, and to award grants from Local Law Enforcement and Firefighter Fund.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($3,670) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($114). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Increase funds to reflect projected revenue receipts. (Total Funds: $7,667,054)
169

(339,153) (302,632) $1,940,210
$19,922 7,421
34,294 (2,838)
(34) Yes 50,000 30,000 $138,765
$5,491 6,455
66,162 (2,468)
(151) Yes $75,489
$19,639 12,460 97,337 (4,765) (262)
$124,409
$7,145 3,784 (1,518) 2,498 Yes

Georgia Bureau of Investigation
6. Reduce operating funds. Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes
FY 2009 BOND FUNDED CAPITAL OUTLAY
See the section on "General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund" for information about $1,165,000 in new bonds that relate to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

(17,961) ($6,052)
$3,015,491

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Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

$74,268,077 $74,268,077
29,883,487 4,887,711
$109,039,275

$0

$74,268,077

$0

$74,268,077

0

29,883,487

0

4,887,711

$0

$109,039,275

$74,268,077 $74,268,077
29,883,487 4,887,711
$109,039,275

Administration State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$11,038,239 6,812 1,434
$11,046,485

$11,038,239

6,812

1,434

$0

$11,046,485

$11,038,239 6,812 1,434
$11,046,485

Centralized Scientific Services
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$13,821,542
3,601 $13,825,143

$13,821,542

0

3,601

$0

$13,825,143

$13,821,542
3,601 $13,825,143

Criminal Justice Information Services
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$10,458,309
2,604 $10,460,913

$10,458,309

0

2,604

$0

$10,460,913

$10,458,309
2,604 $10,460,913

Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$890,529
479 $891,008

$890,529

0

479

$0

$891,008

$890,529
479 $891,008

Regional Forensic Services State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$8,484,642 2,255
$8,486,897

$8,484,642

$8,484,642

2,255

2,255

$0

$8,486,897

$8,484,642

Regional Investigative Services State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$25,545,794
204,482 $25,750,276

$25,545,794

$25,545,794

0

204,482

204,482

$0

$25,750,276

$25,750,276

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

$3,015,491 $3,015,491 10,960,760 12,066,119 $26,042,370

$77,283,568 $77,283,568
40,844,247 16,953,830 $135,081,645

($1,136,386) 93,856
($1,042,530)

$9,901,853 100,668 1,434
$10,003,955

$714,584 1,859,298
152,009 $2,725,891

$14,536,126 1,859,298 155,610
$16,551,034

$582,195 4,003,184
$4,585,379

$11,040,504 4,003,184 2,604
$15,046,292

$48,885 360,025
$408,910

$939,414 360,025 479
$1,299,918

$533,392 $533,392

$9,018,034 2,255
$9,020,289

$1,940,210 1,435,444 34,279
$3,409,933

$27,486,004 1,435,444 238,761
$29,160,209

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Program Budget Financial Summary

State Healthcare Fraud Unit State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Original Budget

$1,169,237
387 $1,169,624

$1,169,237

0

387

$0

$1,169,624

$1,169,237
387 $1,169,624

Special Operations Unit State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$784,154
200 $784,354

$784,154

0

200

$0

$784,354

$784,154
200 $784,354

Task Forces State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$1,177,570
376 $1,177,946

$1,177,570

0

376

$0

$1,177,946

$1,177,570
376 $1,177,946

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$898,061 29,876,675
4,671,893 $35,446,629

$898,061

29,876,675

4,671,893

$0

$35,446,629

$898,061 29,876,675
4,671,893 $35,446,629

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

$75,489 4,396,250
1,724 $4,473,463

$1,244,726 4,396,250 2,111
$5,643,087

$138,765 3,023,756
$3,162,521

$922,919 3,023,756
200 $3,946,875

$124,409 $124,409

$1,301,979 0
376 $1,302,355

($6,052) (4,211,053) 11,878,107 $7,661,002

$892,009 25,665,622 16,550,000 $43,107,631

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Department of Juvenile Justice

Amended FY 2008 Budget Highlights

STATE GENERL FUNDS Program Budget Changes:
Community Non-Secure Commitment
1. Transfer funds from the Community Non-Secure Commitment program to the Secure Commitment program ($1,068,413) and to the Secure Detention program ($1,400,000) to provide adequate secure facility capacity.
2. Provide funds to fully operate the Institutional Foster Care system as required by revised federal administrative rules ($5,000,000) and meet projected expenses ($266,580).
3. Reflect projected loss of other funds ($5,000,000) due to revisions of the administrative rules related to Institutional Foster Care. Total Change

Change Amount
($2,468,413)
5,266,580 Yes
$2,798,167

Secure Commitment (YDCs)
1. Transfer funds from the Community Non-Secure Commitment program to the Secure Commitment program to provide adequate secure facility capacity.
Total Change

$1,068,413 $1,068,413

Secure Detention (RYDCs)
1. Transfer funds from the Community Non-Secure Commitment program to the Secure Detention program to provide adequate secure facility capacity.
2. Transfer funds from the Secure Detention program to the Children and Youth Coordinating Council (CYCC) to appropriately align funds with the FY 2008 pay raise. Total Change

$1,400,000 (13,100)
$1,386,900

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Children and Youth Coordinating Council
1. Transfer funds from the Secure Detention program to the Children and Youth Coordinating Council to appropriately align funds with the FY 2008 pay raise. Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes

$13,100 $13,100 $5,266,580

FY 2009 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($2,498,736), for employees in
specified critical jobs ($1,212,107) for special adjustments to selected job classes, and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($65,776). 3. Provide for special pay raise effective January 1, 2009 to address recruitment and retention issues. 4. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. (Total Funds: ($960,181)). 5. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. Total Change

$3,505,324 3,776,619
1,616,187 (951,173)
832,262 $8,779,219

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Department of Juvenile Justice
Program Budget Changes: Administration
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($200,229) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($5,721). 5. Increase federal funds ($339,000) to reflect projected revenue receipts.
Total Change
Community Non-Secure Commitment
Purpose: The purpose is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, and assist youth in becoming law-abiding citizens by providing non-hardware secure community-based residential placement or services for committed youth.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 22.843%
to 22.165% (Total Funds: ($8,625)). 4. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 5. Provide funds to fully operate the Institutional Foster Care system as required by revised federal
administrative rules ($5,000,000) and meet projected expenses ($266,580). 6. Provide a 2.5% Consumer Price Index-related increase for contractors who provide residential
services to adjudicated youth, and manage contractual costs to develop community and secure facilitybased placement services. 7. Transfer funds from the Community Non-Secure Commitment program to the Secure Commitment program ($1,068,413) and to the Secure Detention program ($1,400,000) to provide adequate secure facility capacity. 8. Provide one-time funds to Glynn County to implement a non-secure juvenile diversion center. 9. Reflect projected loss of other funds ($5,000,000) due to revisions of the administrative rules related to Institutional Foster Care. Total Change
Community Supervision
Purpose: Protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, and assist youth in becoming lawabiding citizens.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 22.843%
to 22.165% (Total Funds: ($182,074)). 4. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($460,970), for employees in
specified critical jobs ($247,270), for special adjustments to selected job classes, and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($13,171). 5. Add 67 juvenile probation and parole staff in the Community Supervision program to supervise and provide rehabilitative services to youth placed in community settings rather than secure facilities. Total Change
Secure Commitment (YDCs)
Purpose: Protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions by providing temporary, secure, and safe care, and supervision of high-risk youth.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 22.843%
to 22.165% (Total Funds: ($323,899)).
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$210,191 49,936 (56,922)
205,950 Yes
$409,155
$27,131 7,489 (8,539)
29,370 5,266,580
545,326
(2,468,413)
500,000 Yes
$3,898,944
$667,320 158,130 (180,253) 721,411
3,199,738 $4,566,346
$1,182,965 281,305 (320,660)

Department of Juvenile Justice
4. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($819,962), for employees in specified critical jobs ($439,995), for special adjustments to selected job classes, and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($23,427).
5. Provide funds for special pay raise effective January 1, 2009 to address recruitment and retention issues for Juvenile Correctional Officer 1.
6. Provide a 2.5% Consumer Price Index-related increase for contractors who provide residential services to adjudicated youth, and manage contractual costs to develop community and secure facilitybased placement services.
7. Transfer funds from the Community Non-Secure Commitment program to the Secure Commitment program ($1,068,413) to provide adequate secure facility capacity.
Total Change
Secure Detention (RYDCs)
Purpose: Protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions by providing temporary, secure, and safe care, and supervision of high-risk youth.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 22.843%
to 22.165% (Total Funds: ($386,188)). 4. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($981,955), for employees in
specified critical jobs ($524,842), for special adjustments to selected job classes, and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($23,457). 5. Provide funds for special pay raise effective January 1, 2009 to address recruitment and retention issues for Juvenile Correctional Officer 1 positions. 6. Transfer funds from the Community Non-Secure Commitment program to the Secure Detention program ($1,400,000) to provide adequate secure facility capacity.
7. Provide a 2.5% Consumer Price Index-related increase for contractors who provide residential services to adjudicated youth, and manage contractual costs to develop community and secure facilitybased placement services.
8. Transfer funds from the Secure Detention program to the Children and Youth Coordinating Council to appropriately align funds with the FY 2008 pay raise. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Children and Youth Coordinating Council
Purpose: Assist local communities in preventing and reducing juvenile delinquency. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%.
3. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 4. Reduce 6 positions as a result of the administrative efficiencies gained through the consolidation of
CYCC and Children's Trust Fund to create the Office of Children and Families. 5. Transfer 1 position to the Office of Planning and Budget for administrative support for the Office of
Children and Families. 6. Provide one-time funding for a system of care pilot to coordinate delivery of community-based services
for children with severe emotional disorders. 7. Transfer state funds from the Secure Detention program to the Children and Youth Coordinating
Council to appropriately align funds with the FY 2008 pay raise. 8. Provide funds for Connecting Henry, Inc. for a multi-jurisdictional collaborative to address the high
drop out rate in the community. Governor's Veto: The Governor vetoed the appropriation of $600,000 to provide funds for Connecting Henry, Inc. 9. Reflect an Executive Order to transfer $2,196,879 in state general funds, 4 positions, 1 vehicle and associated equipment from the Children and Youth Coordinating Council to the Governor's Office of Children and Families (Total Funds: ($7,066,635)). 10. Reflect increase of Federal Formula grant award ($97,000) in FY 2007.
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1,283,384
829,394 761,728
1,068,413 $5,086,529
$1,410,055 335,402 (382,326)
1,530,254
786,793 1,400,000 3,324,168
(13,100) $8,391,246
$7,662 (2,473) 6,250 (182,054) (53,454) 1,000,000 13,100
0
(2,196,879) Yes

Department of Juvenile Justice
11. Increase federal funds ($3,020,756) to reflect projected revenue receipts. Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes
FY 2009 BOND FUNDED CAPITAL OUTLAY
See the section on "General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund" for information about $18,590,000 in new bonds that relate to the Department of Juvenile Justice.

Yes ($1,407,848)
$20,944,372

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Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Original Budget

FY 2009 Change

Department Budget Summary

Final Budget

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Administration State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$321,988,293 $321,988,293
2,644,894 18,635,165 $343,268,352

$5,266,580 $5,266,580
0 (5,000,000)
$266,580

$327,254,873 $327,254,873
2,644,894 13,635,165 $343,534,932

$321,988,293 $321,988,293
2,644,894 18,635,165 $343,268,352

$20,944,372 $20,944,372
(1,416,239) (5,005,769) $14,522,364

$342,932,665 $342,932,665
1,228,655 13,629,396 $357,790,716

$28,050,733
202,681 $28,253,414

$28,050,733

0

202,681

$0

$28,253,414

$28,050,733
202,681 $28,253,414

$409,155 339,000
$748,155

$28,459,888 339,000 202,681
$29,001,569

Community Non-Secure Commitment State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$46,669,391 10,002,619
$56,672,010

2,798,167 (5,000,000) ($2,201,833)

$49,467,558 5,002,619
$54,470,177

$46,669,391 10,002,619
$56,672,010

$3,898,944 (5,000,086) ($1,101,142)

$50,568,335 5,002,533
$55,570,868

Community Supervision State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$50,528,647 4,298,927
$54,827,574

$50,528,647

4,298,927

$0

$54,827,574

$50,528,647 4,298,927
$54,827,574

$4,566,346 (1,821)
$4,564,525

$55,094,993 4,297,106
$59,392,099

Secure Commitment (YDCs) State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$93,969,041 892,894
2,100,842 $96,962,777

$1,068,413 $1,068,413

$95,037,454 892,894
2,100,842 $98,031,190

$93,969,041 892,894
2,100,842 $96,962,777

$5,086,529 (3,239)
$5,083,290

$99,055,570 889,655
2,100,842 $102,046,067

Secure Detention (RYDCs) State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$101,362,633 2,030,096
$103,392,729

$1,386,900 $1,386,900

$102,749,533 2,030,096
$104,779,629

101,362,633 2,030,096
$103,392,729

8,391,246 (3,862)
$8,387,384

109,753,879 2,026,234
$111,780,113

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Children and Youth Coordinating Council

State General Funds

$1,407,848

$13,100

$1,420,948

$1,407,848

($1,407,848)

$0

Federal Funds

1,752,000

1,752,000

1,752,000

(1,752,000)

0

Total Funds

$3,159,848

$13,100

$3,172,948

$3,159,848

($3,159,848)

$0

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Department of Labor

Amended FY 2008 Budget Highlights

STATE GENERL FUNDS Program Budget Changes:
Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute
1. Reduce funds for 4 vacant positions and operating expenses due to the delay in opening the outpatient clinic at Blanchard Hall. Total Change

Change Amount
($127,850) ($127,850)

Total State General Fund Changes

($127,850)

FY 2009 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($456,833) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($52,540). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change
Program Budget Changes: Administration-Department of Labor
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($31,827) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($3,661). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Reduce the Administration program by 2.5%. 6. Increase federal funds ($27,826,917) to reflect projected revenue receipts.
Total Change
Administration-Division of Rehabilitation
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($12,443) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($1,431). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Increase federal funds ($1,530,000) to reflect projected revenue receipts.
Total Change
Business Enterprise Program
Purpose: Assist people who are blind in becoming successful contributors to the state's economy. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($2,509) and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($289). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
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$639,528 509,373 (170,873) (447,112)
$530,916
$42,337 35,488 (11,905) (34,883) (88,994) Yes
($57,957)
$17,267 13,874 (4,654) (12,840) Yes
$13,647
$3,517 2,798 (938) (2,788)

Department of Labor
5. Increase federal funds ($650,000) to reflect projected expenses for FY 2009. Total Change
Commission on Women
Purpose: Advance the health, education, economic, social, and legal status of women in Georgia. 1. No change. Total Change
Disability Adjudication Section
Purpose: Efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens can obtain support.
1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Industries for the Blind
Purpose: Employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities in Bainbridge and Griffin. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($64,583) and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($7,428). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Replace funds and utilize reserves. Total Change
Labor Market Information
Purpose: Collect, analyze, and publish a wide array of information about the state's labor market. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($8,038) and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($924). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. Total Change
Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute
Purpose: Empower individuals with disabilities to achieve personal independence. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($51,285) and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($5,898). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Increase federal funds ($542,247) to reflect projected expenses for FY 2009. 6. Provide additional funding to Blaze Sports America, Inc. Total Change
Safety Inspections
Purpose: Promote and protect public safety, provide training and information on workplace exposure to hazardous chemicals, and promote industrial safety.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($27,096) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($3,116). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
179

Yes $2,589
$0 $0
$0 $0
$86,848 72,011 (24,156) (12,123)
(229,513) ($106,933)
$10,616 8,962 (3,007) (7,366)
$9,205
$72,204 57,183 (19,183) (57,618) Yes
104,000 $156,586
$36,069 30,212 (10,135) (33,243)

Department of Labor
5. Fill 2 safety inspector positions, add 4 safety inspectors and 1 clerical position to meet increased workload needs. Total Change
Unemployment Insurance
Purpose: Enhance Georgia's economic strength by collecting unemployment insurance taxes from Georgia's employers and distributing unemployment benefits to eligible claimants.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($100,736) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($11,586). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Increase federal funds ($12,592,837) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009.
Total Change
Vocational Rehabilitation
Purpose: Assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($82,563) and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($9,496). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Delete one-time funding for the Albany Advocacy Resource Center. 6. Delete funds received in HB 1027 for SHARE. 7. Eliminate the GoodWorks contract and transfer the savings to fund childcare activities in the Department of Human Resources (Other funds: $1,700,000). 8. Provide funds for the Georgia Games. 9. Provide funds for SHARE DEAR. Total Change
Workforce Development
Purpose: Assist employers and job seekers with job matching services and promote economic growth and development.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($75,752) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($8,712). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Reduce contractual services. 6. Eliminate the GoodWorks contract and transfer the savings to fund childcare activities in the
Department of Human Resources (Other funds: $1,442,000). 7. Increase federal funds ($42,575,919) to reflect projected revenue receipts.
Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes

450,000 $472,903
$148,881 112,322 (37,679) (106,434) Yes
$117,090
$116,843 92,059 (30,882) (90,615) (50,000) (50,000) Yes 25,000 48,661
$61,066
$104,946 84,464 (28,334) (89,202)
(180,000) Yes Yes
($108,126)
$560,070

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Department of Labor
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summ

Original Budget

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

$55,209,022 $55,209,022 260,232,588
38,198,678 $353,640,288

($127,850) ($127,850)
0 0 ($127,850)

$55,081,172 $55,081,172 260,232,588
38,198,678 $353,512,438

$55,209,022 $55,209,022 260,232,588
38,198,678 $353,640,288

$560,070 $560,070 85,459,920
229,513 $86,249,503

$55,769,092 $55,769,092 345,692,508
38,428,191 $439,889,791

Administration-Department of Labor
State General Funds
Federal Funds
Total Funds

$3,480,593 10,607,019 $14,087,612

$3,480,593

$3,480,593

($57,957)

$3,422,636

10,607,019

10,607,019

27,826,917

38,433,936

$0

14,087,612

$14,087,612

$27,768,960

$41,856,572

Administration-Division of Rehabilitation
State General Funds
Federal Funds
Total Funds

$2,296,252 1,383,518
$3,679,770

$2,296,252

1,383,518

$0

$3,679,770

$2,296,252 1,383,518
$3,679,770

$13,647 1,530,000 $1,543,647

$2,309,899 2,913,518
$5,223,417

Business Enterprise Program
State General Funds
Federal Funds
Total Funds

$441,519 1,316,085 $1,757,604

$441,519

1,316,085

$0

$1,757,604

$441,519 1,316,085 $1,757,604

$2,589 650,000 $652,589

$444,108 1,966,085 $2,410,193

Commission on Women State General Funds Total Funds

$93,172 $93,172

$93,172

$0

$93,172

$93,172 $93,172

$93,172

$0

$93,172

Disability Adjudication Section
Federal General Funds
Total Funds

$55,598,820 $55,598,820

$55,598,820

$0

$55,598,820

$55,598,820 $55,598,820

$55,598,820

$0

$55,598,820

Georgia Industries for the Blind
State General Funds
Other Funds
Total Funds

$559,846 11,599,375 $12,159,221

$559,846

11,599,375

$0

$12,159,221

$559,846 11,599,375 $12,159,221

($106,933) 229,513
$122,580

$452,913 11,828,888 $12,281,801

Labor Market Information State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

$743,946 2,249,873 $2,993,819

$743,946

2,249,873

$0

$2,993,819

$743,946 2,249,873 $2,993,819

$9,205 $9,205

$753,151 2,249,873 $3,003,024

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Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds
Safety Inspections State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds
Unemployment Insurance State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds
Vocational Rehabilitation State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds
Workforce Development State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

Department of Labor
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Original Budget

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

$7,183,148 6,447,042
18,893,087 $32,523,277

($127,850) ($127,850)

$7,055,298 6,447,042
18,893,087 $32,395,427

$2,933,532 168,552
$3,102,084

$2,933,532

168,552

$0

$3,102,084

$11,111,470 36,580,349
$47,691,819

$11,111,470

36,580,349

$0

$47,691,819

$17,968,411 65,667,153 2,506,216
$86,141,780

$17,968,411

65,667,153

2,506,216

$0

$86,141,780

$8,397,133 80,214,177
5,200,000 $93,811,310

$8,397,133

80,214,177

5,200,000

$0

$93,811,310

$7,183,148 6,447,042
18,893,087 $32,523,277

$156,586 542,247
$698,833

$7,339,734 6,989,289
18,893,087 $33,222,110

$2,933,532 168,552
$3,102,084

$472,903 $472,903

$3,406,435 168,552
$3,574,987

$11,111,470 36,580,349
$47,691,819

$117,090 12,592,837 $12,709,927

$11,228,560 49,173,186
$60,401,746

$17,968,411 65,667,153 2,506,216
$86,141,780

$61,066 (1,700,000)
($1,638,934)

$18,029,477 63,967,153 2,506,216
$84,502,846

$8,397,133 80,214,177
5,200,000 $93,811,310

($108,126) 44,017,919
$43,909,793

$8,289,007 124,232,096
5,200,000 $137,721,103

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Department of Law

FY 2009 Budget Highlights

STATE GENERL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($247,231) and for special
adjustments to selected job classes ($960,258). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change

Change Amount
$265,122 1,207,489
(112,873) (28,748)
$1,330,990

Program Budget Changes: Law
Purpose: Serve the citizens of the state of Georgia by providing legal represenation of the highest quality to the agencies, officers, and employees of state government. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($247,231) and for special
adjustments to selected job classes ($960,258). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Redirect funds to the Georgia Public Defenders Standards Council for outside legal counsel due to the
Attorney General's conflict of interest. Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes

$265,122 1,207,489
(112,873) (28,748)
(126,813)
$1,204,177
$1,204,177

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Department of Law
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

$18,446,804 $18,446,804
36,826,240 $55,273,044

$0

$18,446,804

$0

$18,446,804

0

36,826,240

$0

$55,273,044

$18,446,804 $18,446,804
36,826,240 $55,273,044

Law State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$18,446,804 36,826,240
$55,273,044

$18,446,804

36,826,240

$0

$55,273,044

$18,446,804 36,826,240
$55,273,044

FY 2009 Change
$1,204,177 $1,204,177
0 $1,204,177
$1,204,177 $1,204,177

Final Budget
$19,650,981 $19,650,981
36,826,240 $56,477,221
$19,650,981 36,826,240
$56,477,221

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Department of Natural Resources

Amended FY 2008 Budget Highlights

STATE GENERL FUNDS Program Budget Changes:
Administration
1. Transfer funds from the Environmental Protection and Wildlife Resources programs to reflect legal expenditures in the appropriate program. Total Change

Change Amount
$555,382 $555,382

Environmental Protection
1. Transfer funds to the Administration program to reflect legal expenditures in the appropriate program. Total Change

($516,505) ($516,505)

Hazardous Waste Trust Fund
1. Increase funds for clean-up of local government landfills and abandoned hazardous sites. Total Change

$6,300,000 $6,300,000

Wildlife Resources
1. Transfer funds to the Administration program to reflect legal expenditures in the appropriate program. Total Change
Total Changes

($38,877) ($38,877)
$6,300,000

FY 2009 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($1,066,752), for special
adjustments to selected job classes ($141,609), and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($38,172). 3. Provide funding for a special pay raise, effective January 1, 2009, to address retention and compression issues for a specifically identified post-certified law enforcement position. 4. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 5. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. Total Change
Program Budget Changes: Administration
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($85,628) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($30,287). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Add 6 new positions, 2 vehicles, and operating funds for the Okefenokee EcoLodge scheduled to open
in July 2008.
185

$1,663,818 1,246,533
2,961,000 (411,240) 245,591
$5,705,702
$115,433 115,915 (27,467) 15,017 5,000

Department of Natural Resources
6. Transfer funds from Wildlife Resources program ($38,877) and Environmental Protection program ($516,505) to offset the state funds reduction taken in Administration in the FY 2008 appropriations bill for savings on legal fees.
7. Increase federal funds ($174,383) and other funds ($573,266) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009. Total Change
Coastal Resources
Purpose: Balance economic development in Georgia's coastal zone with the preservation of natural, environmental, historic, archaeological, and recreational resources for the benefit of Georgia's present and future generations.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Provide funding for a special pay raise, effective January 1, 2009, to address retention and
compression issues for a specifically identified post-certified law enforcement position. 4. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 5. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 6. Remove one-time funding for coastal dock renovation funded in FY 2007. 7. Utilize existing funds to conduct genetic analysis in conjunction with South Carolina to determine the
suitability of hatchery-reared drum for Georigia's saltwater fishery management program. 8. Increase federal funds ($5,769,945) and other funds ($90,221) to reflect projected expenditures for FY
2009. Total Change
Environmental Protection
Purpose: Provide Georgia's citizens with clean air, clean water, healthy lives and productive land by assuring compliance with environmental laws and by assisting others to do their part for a better environment.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($343,070), for special
adjustments to selected job classes ($120,167), and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($7,885). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Transfer funds from the Environmental Protection program to the Administration program to properly reflect projected legal expenditures in the appropriate program. 6. Provide funds to lease office space in Brunswick for the EPD coastal district office. 7. Provide state matching funds to continue the coastal groundwater and surface water monitoring program to allow EPD to make data-driven decisions regarding permitting of groundwater withdrawals to prevent salt water intrusion on Georgia's coast. 8. Replace state funds used for real estate rent with other funds. 9. Provide funding for Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District to assist with mandated updates for water plans. 10. Increase federal funds ($20,154,613) and other funds ($59,915,466) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009. Total Change
Hazardous Waste Trust Fund
Purpose: Investigate and clean up abandoned hazardous sites. 1. No change. Total Change

555,382
Yes $779,280
$30,140 22,098 11,991 (6,669) 3,646
(1,350,000) Yes Yes
($1,288,794)
$722,243 471,122
(109,370) 59,803
(516,505) 300,000 425,000
(50,000) 100,000
Yes $1,402,293
$0 $0

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Department of Natural Resources
Historic Preservation
Purpose: Identify, protect and preserve Georgia's historical sites for the enjoyment of present and future generations.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Increase federal funds ($517,287) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009.
Total Change
Land Conservation
Purpose: Provide a framework within which developed and rapidly developing counties and their municipalities can preserve community green space.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change
Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites
Purpose: Increase public awareness of the opportunities at state parks and historic sites throughout Georgia.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($227,227) and for special
adjustments to selected job classes ($21,442). 3. Provide funding for a special pay raise, effective January 1, 2009, to address retention and
compression issues for specifically identified post-certified law enforcement positions. 4. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 5. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 6. Remove one-time funding for the master plan at Flat Creek State Park ($30,000) and fence
construction at Troup's Tomb site ($6,449). 7. Add 6 new positions, 2 vehicles, and operating funds for the Okefenokee Eco Lodge scheduled to
open in July 2008 with state and other funds. (Total funds: $340,000) 8. Replace 2 law enforcement vehicles with mileage in excess of 135,000 with agency funds ($30,000). 9. Reduce state funds due to an increase in rates for camping, cottages and lodge rooms system wide
and increase other funds ($485,000). 10. Provide funds for Gordonia Altamaha State Park for operating costs, temporary labor, and four new full-
time positions associated with the scheduled July 2008 opening of three new cabins and an 18-hole golf course. 11. Replace payments from Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority with state general funds to reflect fulfilled debt service obligation. 12. Increase federal funds ($858,088) and other funds ($22,720,357) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009. 14. Provide funding to complete surveys at High Falls State Park. 15. Provide funding to build public recreation facilities and boat ramp for the Bear Creek Reservoir. 16. Provide funding to manage aquatic vegetation at Little Ocmulgee State Park. Total Change
Pollution Prevention Assistance
Purpose: Reduce pollution by providing non-regulatory assistance. 1. Eliminate state funds from the Pollution Prevention Assistance program. 2. Increase federal funds ($96,580) and other funds ($11,400) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009. Total Change
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$24,227 17,990 (6,002) 3,282 Yes
$39,497
$5,914 4,514 (1,111) 608
$9,925
$308,994 248,669
1,537,636 (129,376) 70,743 (36,449) 170,000 Yes (485,000) 500,000
665,966 Yes
148,000 125,000
25,000 $3,149,183
($16,075) Yes
($16,075)

Department of Natural Resources
Solid Waste Trust Fund
Purpose: Administer the Scrap Tire Management Program, enable emergency, preventative and corrective actions at solid waste disposal facilities, and promote statewide recycling and waste reduction
1. No change. Total Change
Wildlife Resources
Purpose: Regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft in Georgia, protect non-game and endangered wildlife, and maintain public education and law enforcement programs.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Provide funding for a special pay raise, effective January 1, 2009, to address retention and
compression issues for specifically identified post-certified law enforcement positions. 4. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 5. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 6. Remove one-time funding for the "Go Fish Georgia" bass trail ($5,000,000), spraying to prevent
unwanted vegetation and aquatic plants on Lake Blackshear ($45,000), repairs of the dam at Arrowhead Environmental Education Center ($500,000), the Waynesboro Field Trials Stable at the DiLane Plantation wildlife management area ($100,000), and the Wildlife Endowment Fund ($369,856). 7. Transfer funds from the Wildlife Resources program to the Administration program to properly reflect projected legal expenditures in the Game Management subprogram ($22,933) and the Fisheries Management subprogram ($15,944). 8. Recognize funds collected for the Wildlife Endowment Fund through lifetime hunting and fishing licenses and associated interest in compliance with federal guidelines. 9. Replace 6 law enforcement vehicles with mileage in excess of 135,000. (Other funds: $100,000) 10. Provide funds to fill 10 vacant positions in the Wildlife Resources program to address law enforcement protection of wildlife areas. 11. Provide funds to cover shortfall for leased wildlife management areas. 12. Increase federal funds ($12,166,295) and other funds ($14,110,254) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009. 13. Provide funding to construct a campground and trail at the Berry College Wildlife Management Area. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority
Purpose: Showcase the state's agriculture and agribusiness, promote the agricultural achievement of Georgia's young people, provide a center for diverse activities, and stage and promote a statewide fair.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Delete one-time funding for equipment and motor vehicles. 6. Provide funding to assist the Laurens County Agriculture and Exposition Center with facilities
improvements. Total Change
Payments to Georgia Agrirama Development Authority
Purpose: Collect, display, and preserve material culture of Georgia's agriculture and rural history and present to the general public and school groups.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
188

$0 $0
$434,494 332,522
1,411,373 (118,484) 64,788
(6,014,856)
(38,877)
95,896 Yes
450,000 100,000
Yes 25,000 ($3,258,144)
$11,352 25,535 (10,001) 30,717
(525,000) 25,000
($442,397)
$11,021 8,168 (2,760) (3,013)

Department of Natural Resources
5. Delete one-time funding for a master plan. 6. Provide funds to cover projected personal services expenditures.
Total Change
Payments to Lake Allatoona Preservation Authority
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for and to the Lake Allatoona Preservation Authority.
1. No change. Total Change
Payments to Southwest Georgia Railroad Excursion Authority
Purpose: Provide operating funds for and to construct, finance, operate, and develop a rail passenger excursion project utilizing any state owned railway in Crisp and Sumter counties and any nearby county which may be included within the service area.
1. No change. Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes
FY 2009 BOND FUNDED CAPITAL OUTLAY
See the section on "General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund" for information about $5,965,000 in new bonds that relate to the Department of Natural Resources, $7,290,000 for the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority and $25,000,000 for Jekyll Island State Park Authority.

(100,000) 33,109
($53,475)
$0 $0
$0 $0 $321,293

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Department of Natural Resources
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

$130,555,764 $130,555,764
9,996,755 25,058,798 $165,611,317

$6,300,000 $6,300,000
0 0 $6,300,000

$136,855,764 $136,855,764
9,996,755 25,058,798 $171,911,317

$130,555,764 $130,555,764
9,996,755 25,058,798 $165,611,317

$321,293 $321,293 39,737,191 98,205,964 $138,264,448

$130,877,057 $130,877,057
49,733,946 123,264,762 $303,875,765

Administration State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$10,180,372

$555,382

$10,735,754

$10,180,372

$555,382

$10,735,754

$10,180,372 $10,180,372

$779,280 174,383 573,266
$1,526,929

$10,959,652 174,383 573,266
$11,707,301

Coastal Resources State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$4,187,531 170,862
$4,358,393

$4,187,531 170,862

$0

$4,358,393

$4,187,531 170,862
$4,358,393

($1,288,794) 5,769,945 90,221
$4,571,372

$2,898,737 5,940,807 90,221
$8,929,765

Environmental Protection State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$30,969,784 3,363,161 6,797,557
$41,130,502

($516,505) ($516,505)

$30,453,279 3,363,161 6,797,557
$40,613,997

$30,969,784 3,363,161 6,797,557
$41,130,502

$1,402,293 20,154,613 59,915,466 $81,472,372

$32,372,077 23,517,774 66,713,023
$122,602,874

Hazardous Waste Trust Fund
State General Funds
Total Funds

$7,600,000 $7,600,000

$6,300,000 $6,300,000

$13,900,000 $13,900,000

$7,600,000 $7,600,000

$7,600,000

$0

$7,600,000

Historic Preservation State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

$2,136,950 $490,000
$2,626,950

$2,136,950

490,000

$0

$2,626,950

$2,136,950 490,000
$2,626,950

$39,497 517,287 $556,784

$2,176,447 1,007,287 $3,183,734

Land Conservation State General Funds Total Funds

$509,496 $509,496

$509,496

$0

$509,496

$509,496 $509,496

$9,925 $9,925

$519,421 $519,421

Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

State General Funds

$24,286,246

Federal Funds

845,941

Other Funds

17,879,882

Total Funds

$43,012,069

$24,286,246

845,941

17,879,882

$0

$43,012,069

$24,286,246 845,941
17,879,882 $43,012,069

$3,149,183 858,088
23,405,357 $27,412,628

$27,435,429 1,704,029
41,285,239 $70,424,697

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Department of Natural Resources
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Original Budget

Pollution Prevention Assistance State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$16,075
103,913 $119,988

$16,075

103,913

$0

$119,988

$16,075
103,913 $119,988

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

($16,075) 96,580 11,400
$91,905

$0 96,580 115,313 $211,893

Solid Waste Trust Fund State General Funds Total Funds

$6,000,000 $6,000,000

$6,000,000

$0

$6,000,000

$6,000,000 $6,000,000

$6,000,000

$0

$6,000,000

Wildlife Resources State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$40,774,791 5,126,791 277,446
$46,179,028

($38,877) ($38,877)

$40,735,914 5,126,791 277,446
$46,140,151

$40,774,791 5,126,791 277,446
$46,179,028

($3,258,144) 12,166,295 14,210,254 $23,118,405

$37,516,647 17,293,086 14,487,700
$69,297,433

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition
State General Funds

$2,244,904

Total Funds

$2,244,904

$0

$2,244,904 $2,244,904

$2,244,904 $2,244,904

($442,397) ($442,397)

$1,802,507 $1,802,507

Payments to Georgia Agrirama Development Authority
State General Funds
Total Funds

$1,177,651 $1,177,651

$1,177,651

$0

$1,177,651

$1,177,651 $1,177,651

($53,475) ($53,475)

$1,124,176 $1,124,176

Payments to Lake Allatoona Preservation Authority
State General Funds Total Funds

$100,000 $100,000

$100,000

$0

$100,000

$100,000 $100,000

$100,000

$0

$100,000

Payments to Southwest Georgia Railroad Excursion Authority
State General Funds
Total Funds

$371,964 $371,964

$371,964

$0

$371,964

$371,964 $371,964

$371,964

$0

$371,964

191

State Board of Pardons and Paroles

Amended FY 2008 Budget Highlights

STATE GENERAL FUNDS Program Budget Changes:
Administration
1. Transfer funds to the Clemency Decisions program for costs associated with the Clemency Online Navigation System and scanner operators. Total Change

Change Amount
($10,429) (10,429)

Clemency Decisions
1. Transfer funds from the Administration program for costs associated with the Clemency Online Navigation System and scanner operators.
2. Transfer funds from the Parole Supervision program to cover operating expenses.
Total Change

10,429
49,350 59,779

Parole Supervision
1. Transfer funds to the Clemency Decisions program to cover operating expenses.
Total Change

(49,350) (49,350)

Total State General Fund Changes

$0

FY 2009 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERAL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($551,824), and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($2,665). 3. Provide funds for pay raise effective January 1, 2009 to address retention and compression issues for
filled positions. 4. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 5. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change
Program Budget Changes: Administration
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($41,291), and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($199). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Increase funds for efficient and better informed clemency decisions through the continuation of the
ongoing development of the Clemency Online Navigation System (CONS). 6. Transfer funds to the Clemency Decisions program for costs associated with the CONS and scanner
operators. 7. Reduce funds for one-time expenses associated with the implementation of CONS.
Total Change

$722,427 554,489
1,288,218
(209,428) (30,682)
$2,325,024
$26,817 41,490
(15,793) (1,416)
410,912
(10,429)
(88,315) $363,266

192

State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Clemency
Purpose: Investigate offenders when they enter the corrections system and make determinations about offender eligibility for parole.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($120,359) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($581). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Transfer funding from the Parole Supervision program to the Clemency program to meet anticipated
expenditures. 6. Transfer funds from Administration program for costs associated with the CONS and scanner
operators. 7. Fund efficient and better informed clemency decisions through continuation of the ongoing
development of the CONS. Total Change
Parole Supervision
Purpose: Transition offenders from prison back into the community as productive, law abiding citizens. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($385,064) and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($1,860). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Provide funds for pay raise effective January 1, 2009 to address retention and compression issues for filled positions: Parole Officer, Senior Parole Officer, Assistant Chief Parole Officer and Chief and Regional Director (Manager II). 6. Transfer funding from the Parole Supervision program to the Clemency program to meet anticipated expenditures. 7. Transfer Atlanta Day Reporting Center operating funds from the Department of Corrections to support inmate re-entry through the Parole Reporting Center. 8. Reduce Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) funding. 9. Increase federal funds ($806,050) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009. Total Change
Victim Services
Purpose: Provide notification to victims of changes in offender status or placement, conduct outreach and information gathering from victims during clemency proceedings and generally act as a liaison to victims for the state corrections system.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($5,110) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($25). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes

$149,993 120,940 (46,217) (6,356) 49,350 10,429 34,107
$312,246
$541,117 386,924 (145,610) (22,696)
1,288,218
(49,350) 354,981 (210,000)
Yes $2,143,584
$4,500 5,135 (1,808) (214)
$7,613 $2,826,709

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State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds TOTAL FUNDS

$55,612,881 $55,612,881
0 $55,612,881

$0

$55,612,881

$0

$55,612,881

0

0

$0

$55,612,881

$55,612,881 $55,612,881
0 $55,612,881

$2,826,709 $2,826,709
806,050 $3,632,759

$58,439,590 $58,439,590
806,050 $59,245,640

Administration State General Funds Total Funds

$5,974,389 $5,974,389

($10,429) ($10,429)

$5,963,960 $5,963,960

$5,974,389 $5,974,389

$363,266 $363,266

$6,337,655 $6,337,655

Clemency State General Funds Total Funds

$10,935,172 $10,935,172

$59,779 $59,779

$10,994,951 $10,994,951

$10,935,172 $10,935,172

$312,246 $312,246

$11,247,418 $11,247,418

Parole Supervision State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

$38,149,974 $38,149,974

($49,350) ($49,350)

$38,100,624 $38,100,624

$38,149,974 $38,149,974

$2,143,584 806,050
$2,949,634

$40,293,558 806,050
$41,099,608

Victim Services State General Funds Total Funds

$553,346 $553,346

$553,346

$553,346

$7,613

$560,959

$0

$553,346

$553,346

$7,613

$560,959

194

State Properties Commission

FY 2009 Budget Highlights

STATE GENERAL FUNDS Program Budget Changes:
Leasing
Purpose: Help state government meet its current need for office space and plan for future needs as business goals and operations change.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment (Other funds: $10,658).
Total Change

Change Amount
Yes $0

State Properties Commission

Purpose: Assure the taxpayers of Georgia that acquisitions and dispositions of state property are carried

out in an equitable, legal, ethical and efficient manner.

1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment (Other funds: $27,186).

Yes

Total Change

$0

Payments to Georgia Building Authority
Purpose: Provide maintenance, repairs, and preparatory work on property owned by the Georgia Building Authority.
1. Eliminate one-time state funding for various capital outlay improvements on Capitol Hill.
Total Change

($1,250,000) ($1,250,000)

Total State General Fund Changes

($1,250,000)

FY 2009 BOND FUNDED CAPITAL OUTLAY
See the section on "General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund" for information about $13,405,000 in new bonds that relate to the Georgia Building Authority.

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State Properties Commission
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

$1,250,000 $1,250,000
999,895 $2,249,895

$0

$1,250,000

$0

$1,250,000

0

999,895

$0

$2,249,895

$1,250,000 $1,250,000
999,895 $2,249,895

Leasing Other Funds Total Funds

$406,637 $406,637

$406,637

$0

$406,637

$406,637 $406,637

State Properties Commission Other Funds Total Funds

$593,258 $593,258

$593,258

$0

$593,258

$593,258 $593,258

Payments to Georgia Building Authority
State General Funds
Total Funds

$1,250,000 $1,250,000

$1,250,000

$0

$1,250,000

$1,250,000 $1,250,000

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

($1,250,000) ($1,250,000)
37,844 ($1,212,156)

$0 $0 1,037,739 $1,037,739

$10,658 $10,658

$417,295 $417,295

$27,186 $27,186

$620,444 $620,444

($1,250,000)

$0

($1,250,000)

$0

196

Georgia Public Defender Standards Council

Amended FY 2008 Budget Highlights

STATE GENERAL FUNDS Program Budget Changes:
Public Defender Standards Council
1. Increase funds to address a pending backlog of indigent defense cases assigned to private attorneys due to a conflict of interest. (Total Funds: $2,238,348) Total Change

Change Amount
$790,310 $790,310

Public Defenders
1. Increase funds to address a pending backlog of indigent defense cases assigned to private attorneys due to a conflict of interest. (Total Funds: $4,057,326) Total Change

$1,909,690 $1,909,690

Total State General Fund Changes

$2,700,000

FY 2009 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERAL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%.
Total Change
Program Budget Changes: Capital Defender Office
Purpose: Fund the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender. 1. No change. Total Change
Public Defenders
Purpose: 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.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Provide funds for conflict cases throughout the public defender offices. 5. Provide additional funds for Appellate conflicts due to ineffective assistance of counsel claims. 6. Decrease IOLTA funds ($2,059,990) to reflect anticipated collections.
Total Change
Public Defender Standards Council
Purpose: Fund the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender, Office of the Mental Health Advocate and Central Office.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Fund a third capital defender satellite office including 3 senior attorneys, 2 mitigation specialists, 2
investigators, 2 paralegals and operating costs for an additional capital defender satellite office to assist in controlling the costs of capital conflict cases.
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$702,000 417,536 (163,537)
$955,999
$0 $0
$575,168 342,099 (133,990)
2,500,000 500,000 Yes
$3,783,277
$126,832 75,437
536,270

Georgia Public Defender Standards Council
4. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 5. Redirect funds from the Department of Law to the Georgia Public Defenders Standards Council for
outside legal counsel due to the Attorney General's conflict of interest. 6. Provide funds to allow circuit public defender offices to access the Georgia Crime Information Center
(GCIC) which will enable evaluation of cases to occur earlier in the process. 7. Provide additional funds for experts, mitigation, investigative, and attorney expenses in capital death
cases statewide. 8. Provide additional funds for 1 attorney position in the Mental Health division to handle incompetent to
stand trial and not guilty by reason of insanity cases statewide. 9. Decrease other funds ($1,075,048) to reflect anticipated collections from Clerks and Sheriffs trust
account. Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes

(29,547) 126,813
2,500 295,488
92,747 Yes
$1,226,540
$5,009,817

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Georgia Public Defender Standards Council
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

$35,430,140 $35,430,140
4,835,038 $40,265,178

$2,700,000 $2,700,000
3,595,674 $6,295,674

$38,130,140 $38,130,140
8,430,712 $46,560,852

$35,430,140 $35,430,140
4,835,038 $40,265,178

$5,009,817 $5,009,817 (3,135,038) $1,874,779

$40,439,957 $40,439,957
1,700,000 $42,139,957

Public Defenders State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$29,500,112 2,059,990
$31,560,102

$1,909,690 2,147,636
$4,057,326

$31,409,802 4,207,626
$35,617,428

$29,500,112 2,059,990
$31,560,102

$3,783,277 (2,059,990) $1,723,287

$33,283,389 0
$33,283,389

Public Defender Standards Council
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$5,930,028 2,775,048
$8,705,076

$790,310 1,448,038 $2,238,348

$6,720,338 4,223,086
$10,943,424

$5,930,028 2,775,048
$8,705,076

$1,226,540 (1,075,048)
$151,492

$7,156,568 1,700,000
$8,856,568

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Department of Public Safety

Amended FY 2008 Budget Highlights

STATE GENERAL FUNDS Program Budget Changes:
Aviation
1. Transfer funds from the Field Offices and Services program for the special law enforcement salary increase to reflect expenditures. Total Change

Change Amount
$225,968 $225,968

Executive Security Services
1. Transfer funds from the Field Offices and Services program for the special law enforcement salary increase to reflect expenditures. Total Change

$17,847 $17,847

Field Offices and Services
1. Increase funds to replace thirty-four high-mileage trooper cars.
2. Transfer funds to the Aviation, Executive Security Services, Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team and Troop J Specialty Units programs for the special law enforcement salary increase to reflect expenditures.
3. Reduce funds from the base budget to reflect the appropriation for the contract for training at the North Central Law Enforcement Academy. Governor's Veto : The Governor vetoed the appropriation of $250,000 for the contract for training at the North Central Law Enforcement Academy. Total Change

$1,224,000 (506,109) (250,000)
467,891

Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team
1. Transfer funds from the Field Offices and Services program for the special law enforcement salary increase to reflect expenditures.
Total Change

$249,943 $249,943

Troop J Specialty Units
1. Transfer funds from the Field Offices and Services program for the special law enforcement salary increase to reflect expenditures. Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes

$12,351 $12,351 $974,000

FY 2009 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERAL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($1,186,660), for employees in
specified critical jobs ($59,702), and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($9,041). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change
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$7,069,773 1,255,403
(432,797) 283,401 $8,175,780

Department of Public Safety
Program Budget Changes: Administration
Purpose: Work cooperatively with all levels of government to provide a safe environment for residents and visitors to our state.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($84,536), and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($535). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Provide for a reduction in personal services costs due to retirements. 6. Increase federal funds ($15,571) to reflect projected expenditures in FY 2009. 7. Reduce one-time funding for POST council database.
Total Change
Aviation
Purpose: Provide air support to the Georgia State Patrol and other state, federal, and local agencies, thereby improving public safety for the citizens of Georgia.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($19,149), and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($121). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Redistribute funds for the special law enforcement salary increase between programs to reflect
projected expenditures. 6. Provide for a reduction in personal services costs due to retirements. 7. Increase federal funds ($190,000) to reflect projected expenditures in FY 2009.
Total Change
Capitol Police Services
Purpose: Protect life and property, prevent and detect criminal acts, and enforce traffic regulations throughout the Capitol Hill area.
1. Increase other funds ($4,352,436) to reflect projected expenditures in FY 2009. Total Change
Executive Security Services
Purpose: Provide facility security for the Governor's Mansion and personal security for its residents, and provide continual security for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House and their families.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($17,435), and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($111). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Redistribute funds for the special law enforcement salary increase between programs to reflect
projected expenditures. Total Change
Field Offices and Services
Purpose: Reduce criminal activity in the state of Georgia through enforcement of traffic and criminal laws.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment ($1,413,168), and annualize FY 2008 pay raise for identified ranks of the Georgia State Patrol ($5,000,000).
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$81,485 85,071 (34,380) 18,774
(276,000) Yes
(286,064) ($411,114)
$25,318 19,270 (7,788) 6,279
272,959 (103,000)
Yes $213,038
Yes $0
$16,455 17,546 (7,091) 3,835 13,216
$43,961
$6,413,168

Department of Public Safety
2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($732,604), and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($4,639).
3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Redistribute funds for the special law enforcement salary increase between programs to reflect
projected expenditures. 6. Reduce funds budgeted for post repairs and maintenance. 7. Provide additional funds needed for salaries, equipment, fuel and maintenance costs associated with
troopers graduating from the 85th trooper school. 8. Provide funds for the 86th trooper school in order to increase patrol coverage statewide to foster a
safer driving experience for all those who travel Georgia highways and meet the State Highway Strategic plan goal of 1 death per 100 million miles driven. 9. Increase federal ($3,118,316) and other funds ($1,252,400) to reflect projected expenditures in FY 2009. 10. Eliminate one-time funding of 50 standard trooper cars to replace cars projected to surpass 135,000 miles in FY 2009. 11. Transfer funds from the Field Offices and Services program to the Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team (SCRT) program to properly align the budget with anticipated expenditures. 12. Provide funding for computer-aided dispatch and computer terminals in patrol vehicles to increase the efficiency and safety of state troopers. 13. Reduce one-time funding for training delivered by Sheriffs' Association associated with implementation of the Sex Offender Registration Act. 14. Provide one-time funding for equipment for the Columbia County State Patrol Post. Governor's Veto : The Governor vetoed the appropriation of $250,000 for the purchase of equipment for the Columbia County State Patrol Post. Total Change
Motor Carrier Compliance
Purpose: Provide safety and compliance enforcement for commercial motor carriers, school buses, large passenger vehicles and ensure enforcement of High Occupancy Vehicle lane use restrictions.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($143,942), and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($911). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Increase federal ($651,053) and other funds ($1,913,329) to reflect projected expenditures in FY 2009.
Total Change
Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team
Purpose: Provide a means by which fatal crashes can be investigated thoroughly by specially trained investigators and properly document evidence in collisions to be used for successful court prosecution.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($29,122), and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($184). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Redistribute funds for the special law enforcement salary increase between programs to reflect
projected expenditures. 6. Transfer funds from the Field Offices and Services program to properly align the budget with
anticipated expenditures. Total Change

737,243 (297,943) 245,416 (383,188) (100,000) 3,030,598 2,847,456
Yes (1,750,000)
(496,000) 1,976,302
(118,700) 0
$12,104,352
$286,492 144,853 (11,287) 15,397 Yes
$435,455
$36,479 29,306 (11,844) 9,067 30,467
496,000 $589,475

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Department of Public Safety
Troop J Specialty Units
Purpose: Support the Forensics Science Division of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by overseeing and maintaining the entire breath-alcohol program.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($29,482), and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($187). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Redistribute funds for the special law enforcement salary increase between programs to reflect
projected expenditures. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Firefighters Standards and Training Council
Purpose: 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's firefighters.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Reduce one-time funding for training and certification of adjunct instructors.
Total Change
Office of Highway Safety
Purpose: Educate the public on highway safety issues and facilitate the implementation of programs to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities on Georgia roadways.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Provide state funds to match Federal National Highway Traffic Safety Administration funding for 2
positions previously funded. (Total Funds: $162,422). 6. Increase federal ($13,978,380) funds to reflect projected expenditures in FY 2009.
Total Change
Peace Officer Standards and Training Council
Purpose: Set standards for the law enforcement community; ensure 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/illegal conduct is made; sanction those individuals' certification's when necessary.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009.
3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Add 1 audit position. 6. Provide for a reduction in monthly telecommunications expenses. 7. Provide for a reduction in regular operating expenses. 8. Increase the contract with the Georgia Sheriff's Association to deliver training associated with the Sex
Offender Registration Act. 9. Provide funding to increase the contract with the Georgia Sheriff's Association to deliver training for an
anticipated class of 40 newly elected Sheriffs.
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$37,221 29,669 (11,990) 13,357 66,546
$134,803
$8,546 7,728 (2,968)
(11,553) (50,000) ($48,247)
$6,438 2,009 (736)
13,286 81,211
Yes $102,208
$26,508 19,369 (7,582) (5,206) 38,475 (7,200) (16,832)
118,700 316,952

Department of Public Safety
10. Transfer funds from the Public Safety Training Center for the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police training contract. Total Change
Public Safety Training Center
Purpose: Develop, deliver and facilitate training that results in professional and competent public safety services for the people of Georgia.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($101,284), for employees in
specified critical jobs ($59,702) and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($2,353). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Provide funds to purchase 3 burn pods to be used to conduct live Class A fire training. 6. Transfer funds to the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST) for the Georgia
Association of Chiefs of Police training contract. 7. Increase federal funds ($1,486,742) and other funds ($1,356,607) to reflect projected revenue receipts. 8. Increase funds for the North Central Georgia Law Enforcement Academy.
Governor's Veto : The Governor vetoed the appropriation of $250,000 for the contract for training at the North Central Law Enforcement Academy. Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes
FY 2009 BOND FUNDED CAPITAL OUTLAY
See the section on "General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund" for information about $1,700,000 in new bonds that relate to the Georgia Public Safety Training Center.

300,069 $783,253
$131,663 163,339 (39,188) (25,251) 150,000 (300,069) Yes 0
$80,494 $14,027,678

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Department of Public Safety
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

$121,232,673 $121,232,673
8,328,935 9,382,406 $138,944,014

$974,000 $974,000
0 0 $974,000

$122,206,673 $122,206,673
8,328,935 9,382,406 $139,918,014

$121,232,673 $121,232,673
8,328,935 9,382,406 $138,944,014

Administration State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

$9,434,931 $9,434,931

$9,434,931

0

$0

$9,434,931

$9,434,931 $9,434,931

Aviation State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$2,630,550

$225,968

$2,630,550

$225,968

$2,856,518 0 0
$2,856,518

$2,630,550 $2,630,550

Capitol Police Services Other Funds Total Funds

$3,151,435 $3,151,435

$3,151,435

$0

$3,151,435

$3,151,435 $3,151,435

Executive Security Services State General Funds Total Funds

$1,467,064 $1,467,064

$17,847 $17,847

$1,484,911 $1,484,911

$1,467,064 $1,467,064

Field Offices and Services State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$78,566,545

$467,891

$78,566,545

$467,891

$79,034,436 0 0
$79,034,436

78,566,545 $78,566,545

Motor Carrier Compliance State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$7,843,468 5,161,998
$4,596,898 $17,602,364

$7,843,468

5,161,998

$4,596,898

$0

$17,602,364

$7,843,468 5,161,998 4,596,898
$17,602,364

Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team
State General Funds
Total Funds

$2,517,279 $2,517,279

$249,943 $249,943

$2,767,222 $2,767,222

$2,517,279 $2,517,279

Troop J Specialty Units State General Funds Total Funds

$2,460,304 $2,460,304

$12,351 $12,351

$2,472,655 $2,472,655

$2,460,304 $2,460,304

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

$14,027,678 $14,027,678
20,275,566 9,244,772
$43,548,016

$135,260,351 $135,260,351
28,604,501 18,627,178 $182,492,030

($411,114) 15,571
($395,543)
$213,038 200,000 370,000
$783,038

$9,023,817 15,571
$9,039,388
$2,843,588 200,000 370,000
$3,413,588

$4,352,436 $4,352,436

$7,503,871 $7,503,871

$43,961 $43,961

$1,511,025 $1,511,025

12,104,352 3,118,316 1,252,400
$16,475,068

$90,670,897 3,118,316 1,252,400
$95,041,613

$435,455 1,388,145 1,913,329 $3,736,929

$8,278,923 6,550,143 6,510,227
$21,339,293

$589,475 $589,475
$134,803 $134,803

$3,106,754 $3,106,754
$2,595,107 $2,595,107

205

Department of Public Safety
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Original Budget

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Firefighter Standards and Training Council

State General Funds Total Funds

$905,403

$905,403

$0

$905,403 $905,403

$905,403 $905,403

Office of Highway Safety State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

$521,295 3,166,937 $3,688,232

$521,295

$521,295

3,166,937

3,166,937

$0

$3,688,232

$3,688,232

Peace Officers Standards and Training Council
State General Funds
Total Funds

$2,126,893 $2,126,893

$2,126,893

$0

$2,126,893

$2,126,893 $2,126,893

Public Safety Training Center State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$12,758,941
1,634,073 $14,393,014

$12,758,941

0

1,634,073

$0

$14,393,014

$12,758,941
1,634,073 $14,393,014

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

($48,247) ($48,247)

$857,156 $857,156

$102,208 14,066,792 $14,169,000

$623,503 17,233,729 $17,857,232

$783,253 $783,253

$2,910,146 $2,910,146

$80,494 1,486,742 1,356,607 $2,923,843

$12,839,435 1,486,742 2,990,680
$17,316,857

206

Public Service Commission

FY 2009 Budget Highlights

STATE GENERL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($98,903) and for structured
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($615). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change

Change Amount
$128,138 99,518
(38,144) (6,693)
$182,819

Program Budget Changes:
Administration
Purpose: Assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's goals. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($13,167) and for structured adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($615). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Increase other funds ($70,000) to reflect projected expenses in FY 2009. Total Change

$16,813 13,782
(5,078) (1,141)
Yes $24,376

Facilities Protection
Purpose: Provide for the protection of the buried utility facility infrastructure within the State of Georgia. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Increase federal funds ($151,000) to reflect projected expenses in FY 2009. Total Change

$8,927 8,541 (3,294) (228) Yes
$13,946

Utilities Regulation
Purpose: Regulate intrastate telecommunications, natural gas, and electric utilities. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Provide additional funds for subject matter experts for nuclear construction monitoring. Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes

$102,398 77,195 (29,772) (5,324)
200,000 $344,497
$382,819

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Public Service Commission
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

$9,965,190 $9,965,190
449,000 0
$10,414,190

$0

$9,965,190

$0

$9,965,190

0

449,000

0

0

$0

$10,414,190

$9,965,190 $9,965,190
449,000
$10,414,190

Administration State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$1,258,488 $1,258,488

$1,258,488

$0

$1,258,488

$1,258,488 $1,258,488

Facilities Protection State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

$853,658 449,000
$1,302,658

$853,658

$853,658

449,000

449,000

$0

$1,302,658

$1,302,658

Utilities Regulation State General Funds Total Funds

$7,853,044 $7,853,044

$7,853,044

$0

$7,853,044

$7,853,044 $7,853,044

FY 2009 Change
$382,819 $382,819
151,000 70,000
$603,819
$24,376 70,000
$94,376
$13,946 151,000 $164,946
$344,497 $344,497

Final Budget
$10,348,009 $10,348,009
600,000 70,000
$11,018,009
$1,282,864 70,000
$1,352,864
$867,604 600,000
$1,467,604
$8,197,541 $8,197,541

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Regents, University System of Georgia

Amended FY 2008 Budget Highlights

Program Budget Changes: Public Libraries
1. Reduce funds received for health insurance. Total Change

Change Amount
($685,605) ($685,605)

Public Service / Special Funding Initiatives
1. Reduce funds from the Georgia Water Planning and Policy Center at Albany State University. 2. Reduce funds from the Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars.
Total Change

($180,000) (45,000)
($225,000)

Teaching
1. Increase funds for the debt service payback adjustment for the Olympic dormitories at Georgia Tech ($4,456,033) and Georgia State University ($3,375,845).
2. Reduce funds from outdoor education at Middle Georgia College. 3. Reduce funds from administration costs at Valdosta State University associated with the creation of a
charter school. 4. Reduce funds from roof repairs, office supplies, and furniture at the Cordele campus of Darton
College. 5. Reduce one-time funds received for the physical education addition at Kennesaw State University.
Total Change

$7,831,878
(375,000) (125,000)
(75,000)
(100,000) $7,156,878

Total Changes

$6,246,273

FY 2009 Budget Highlights
Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change
STATE GENERL FUNDS Program Budget Changes: Advanced Technology Development Center/Economic Development Institute
Purpose: Provide strategic business advice and connect its member companies to the people and resources they need to succeed.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Adjust personal services to reflect an increase in the employer share of premiums in the University
System of Georgia Health Plan. 4. Provide venture capital funding for the Georgia Research Alliance to be matched by private funds.
Total Change

$25,596,385 24,562,713 (49,220) (1,703,110)
$48,406,768
$129,831 111,320 50,873
2,500,000 $2,792,024

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Regents, University System of Georgia
Agricultural Experiment Station
Purpose: Improve production, processing, new product development, food safety, storage and marketing to increase profitability and global competitiveness.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Adjust personal services to reflect an increase in the employer share of premiums in the University
System of Georgia Health Plan. 4. Add 1 Food Security Microbiologist position. 5. Add funding for maintenance and operations. 6. Increase other funds ($5,111,657) to reflect projected expenditures in FY 2009.
Total Change
Athens/Tifton Veterinary Laboratories
Purpose: Ensure the safety of our food supply and the health of animals (production, equine, and companion) within the state of Georgia.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment (Other funds: $62,192). 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Transfer funding for the FY 2008 pay raise from the Athens/Tifton Veterinary Laboratories to the
contract within the Department of Agriculture. Total Change
Cooperative Extension Service
Purpose: Enhance the quality of life for Georgia's citizens through service, learning and the adaptation of research-based information.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Adjust personal services to reflect an increase in the employer share of premiums in the University
System of Georgia Health Plan. 4. Remove one-time funding for facilities upgrade at the Vidalia Onion and Vegetable Research Center. 5. Provide funding for an Entomologist position and Peanut Entomologist position. 6. Add funding for maintenance and operations. 7. Provide funding for 3 extension agent-in-training positions. 8. Provide funds for an Agronomist specializing in soybean production for both food and biofuel
purposes. 9. Increase other funds ($1,989,792) to reflect projected expenditures in FY 2009.
Total Change
Forestry Cooperative Extension
Purpose: Provide conservation and sustainable management of forests and other natural resources and to put into practice forestry and natural resources knowledge.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Adjust personal services to reflect an increase in the employer share of premiums in the University
System of Georgia Health Plan. 4. Increase other funds ($24,012) to reflect projected expenditures.
Total Change
Forestry Research
Purpose: Sustain competitiveness of Georgia's forest products' industry and private land owners through research and meet the environmental goals of Sustainable Forestry Initiative.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Adjust personal services to reflect an increase in the employer share of premiums in the University
System of Georgia Health Plan.
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$469,965 409,648 605,124 125,000 700,000 Yes
$2,309,737
Yes 32,323 (62,192) ($29,869)
$454,250 395,028 719,194 (50,000) 250,000 300,000 225,000 150,000 Yes
$2,443,472
$9,108 8,224
11,170 Yes
$28,502
$42,002 39,525 53,122

Regents, University System of Georgia
4. Increase other funds ($400,426) to reflect projected expenditures in FY 2009. Total Change
Georgia Eminent Scholars Endowment Trust Fund
Purpose: Provide challenge grants to raise funds to be used by units of the University System of Georgia and foundations established to further the work of such units in endowing chairs to attract eminent scholars to join the faculties of units of the University System of Georgia.
1. Increase funds for Eminent Scholars at Georgia Southern University and Kennesaw State University. Total Change
Georgia Radiation Therapy Center
Purpose: Provide patient care and education. 1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Tech Research Institute
Purpose: Aid in the promotion of scientific, engineering, and industrial research for the advancement of science, technology, and education in Georgia.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Adjust personal services to reflect an increase in the employer share of premiums in the University
System of Georgia Health Plan. 4. Remove one-time funding for the Agricultural Technology Research Program to replace Ion/High
Pressure Liquid Chromatograph. Total Change
Marine Institute
Purpose: Understand the processes that affect the condition of the salt marsh and coastline. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Adjust personal services to reflect an increase in the employer share of premiums in the University System of Georgia Health Plan. 4. Reduce other funds ($332,352) to reflect projected expenditures in FY 2009. Total Change
Marine Resource Extension Center
Purpose: Transfer technology, provide training, and conduct applied research. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Adjust personal services to reflect an increase in the employer share of premiums in the University System of Georgia Health Plan. 4. Increase other funds ($160,729) to reflect projected expenditures in FY 2009. Total Change
Medical College of Georgia Hospitals and Clinics
Purpose: Care, teach, and refer clients. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. Total Change
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Yes $53,122
$1,000,000 $1,000,000
$0 $0
$105,629 91,425 32,421 (45,000)
$184,475
$9,810 8,708
11,722 Yes
$30,240
$17,242 16,316 18,070 Yes
$51,628
$397,018 343,591
$343,591

Regents, University System of Georgia
Office of Minority Business Enterprises
Purpose: Provide assistance in the mitigation of factors that place minority businesses in a disadvantaged position.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Adjust personal services to reflect an increase in the employer share of premiums in the University
System of Georgia Health Plan. Total Change
Public Libraries
Purpose: Provide library services for Georgians and to award grants from the Public Library Fund. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Adjust personal services to reflect an increase in the employer share of premiums in the University System of Georgia Health Plan. 4. Reduce funding to reflect the employer share percentage for State Health Benefit Plan premiums for library employees from 22.843% to 18.534%. 5. Provide funding to expand the PINES library network to broaden service and access to system library resources. 6. Add funds to the New Directions formula based on an increase in state population. 7. Provide funding to upgrade telecommunication lines. 8. Remove one-time funding for equipment. Total Change
Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives
Purpose: Provide leadership, service, and education. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Remove one-time funding for the Chattahoochee Hills-South Fulton study. 4. Provide additional funding to support the start-up of Georgia Gwinnett College. 5. Increase funds for operating expenses for the University of Georgia at Oxford study abroad program. 6. Reduce state funding for Albany State University and Georgia Southern University for the Georgia Water Policy Research Center. Governor's Veto : The Governor vetoed the appropriation of $360,000 for the Georgia Water Planning and Policy Center at Albany State University and Georgia Southern University. Total Change
Regents Central Office
Purpose: Provide administrative support to all colleges and universities in the university system. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation Premium rate structure. 4. Adjust personal services to reflect an increase in the employer share of premiums in the University System of Georgia Health Plan. 5. Increase funding for Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) dues and the Regional Contract program to meet actual contract costs. Total Change
Research Consortium
Purpose: Conduct research to further industry in the State of Georgia. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009.
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$6,910 5,681 9,526
$22,117
$314,188 259,116 9,122 (685,605) 579,714 125,431 240,588 (109,000)
$733,554
$161,903 357,680 (150,000)
6,500,000 75,000
(360,000)
$6,584,583
$96,340 74,640 (34,667) 55,501
105,650 $297,464
$236,072 202,908

Regents, University System of Georgia
3. Remove partial funding for the life sciences vaccine initiative. Total Change
Skidaway Institute of Oceanography
Purpose: Provide a center of excellence in marine and ocean science research which expands the body of knowledge on marine environments.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 4. Adjust personal services to reflect an increase in the employer share of premiums in the University
System of Georgia Health Plan. Total Change
Student Education Enrichment Program
Purpose: Provide underrepresented Georgia residents the opportunity to acquire educational 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Adjust personal services to reflect an increase in the employer share of premiums in the University System of Georgia Health Plan. Total Change
Teaching
Purpose: Establish all such schools of learning or art as may be useful to the state and to organize them in the way most likely to attain the ends desired.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 4. Remove one-time funding for township studies for the Carl Vinson Institute of Government ($400,000),
Fort Valley Cooperative Energy Program ($100,000), and charter school funding for Valdosta State University ($125,000). 5. Provide funding for enrollment growth based on a 3.36% increase in semester credit hours and operating expenses related to additional square footage. 6. Remove one-time funding for the Medical College of Georgia dental school design ($5,000,000), UGAGriffin infrastructure ($1,300,000), Middle Georgia College outdoor education center ($375,000), and Kennesaw State University physical education addition ($100,000). 7. Adjust debt service payback amount for the Olympic dormitories at Georgia Tech ($4,456,033) and Georgia State University ($3,375,845). 8. Provide funding to the Medical College of Georgia for faculty and operating expenses to expand the medical school capacity. 9. Provide funding for infrastructure needs at the UGA-Griffin campus. 10. Reduce funding for major repairs and rehabilitation. 11. Provide funds for the production of Braille college text materials. 12. Provide funding to renovate the Cyber Crime and Homeland Security facility at Armstrong State University. 13. Transfer funds to the Teachers' Retirement System per HB 815.
14. Increase funds for the Georgia Tech Regional Engineering Program (GTREP) at Georgia TechSavannah to study tidal power.
15. Increase other funds ($99,233,192) to reflect projected expenditures. 16. Provide funds for the planning and implementation of a program at Kennesaw State University for
disadvantaged youth. Governor's Veto : The Governor vetoed the appropriation of $200,000 for the planning and implementation of a program at Kennesaw State University for disadvantaged youth. Total
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(5,000,000) ($4,561,020)
$19,115 14,423 (2,765) 13,489
$44,262
$1,660 1,499 4,481
$7,640
$23,000,000 22,051,994 (1,615,553) (625,000)
115,488,249 (6,775,000)
7,831,878 7,161,000
800,000 (17,500,000)
300,000 63,900
(121,000) 20,000 Yes 0
$150,080,468

Regents, University System of Georgia
Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station
Purpose: Coordinate and conduct research on animal disease problems of present and potential concern to Georgia's livestock and poultry industries.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Adjust personal services to reflect an increase in the employer share of premiums in the University
System of Georgia Health Plan. Total Change
Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital
Purpose: Provide state of the art capabilities in diagnostic imaging, including MRI, CT scanning, nuclear scintigraphy, and various methods of ultrasonography.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Adjust personal services to reflect an increase in the employer share of premiums in the University
System of Georgia Health Plan. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to Georgia Military College
Purpose: Provide quality basic education funding for grades six through 12. 1. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 2. Increase quality basic education funds for the preparatory school. Total Change
Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission
Purpose: Create, produce, and distribute high quality programs and services that educate, inform, and entertain our audiences and enrich the quality of their lives.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change
Total State General Funds Change
TOBACCO SETTLEMENT FUNDS Payments to the Georgia Cancer Coalition
Purpose: Provide funds to the Cancer Coalition for ongoing research and preventative measures. 1. Eliminate funds for the cancer cohort study. 2. Reduce funds for the Faith-Based and Workplace Initiative. 3. Provide funds for the National Community Cancer Center Program. 4. Increase funds for tumor tissue banking. 5. Redirect core funding for Regional Cancer Coalitions from the Department of Community Health to the Board of Regents. Total Change
Total Tobacco Settlement Funds Change
FY 2009 BOND FUNDED CAPITAL OUTLAY
See the section on "General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund" for information about $316,370,000 in new bonds that relate to Regents, University System of Georgia.
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$38,569 32,149 49,292
$120,010
$4,176 3,656
57,922 $65,754
($35,818) 36,582 $764
$82,597 102,859 (49,220) (14,307) $121,929 $165,062,992
($200,000) (50,000) 150,000 100,000
1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000

Regents, University System of Georgia
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

$2,115,477,060 20,337,799
$2,135,814,859 2,942,009,923
$5,077,824,782

$6,246,273 0
$6,246,273 0
$6,246,273

$2,121,723,333 20,337,799
$2,142,061,132 2,942,009,923
$5,084,071,055

$2,115,477,060 20,337,799
$2,135,814,859 2,942,009,923
$5,077,824,782

$163,202,992 1,500,000
$164,702,992 109,633,791
$274,336,783

$2,278,680,052 21,837,799
$2,300,517,851 3,051,643,714
$5,352,161,565

Advanced Technology Development Center/Economic Development Institute
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$15,099,712 12,875,000
$27,974,712

$15,099,712

12,875,000

$0

$27,974,712

$15,099,712 12,875,000
$27,974,712

$2,792,024 $2,792,024

$17,891,736 12,875,000
$30,766,736

Agricultural Experiment Station State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$42,936,221 32,441,262
$75,377,483

$42,936,221

32,441,262

$0

$75,377,483

$42,936,221 32,441,262
$75,377,483

$2,309,737 5,111,657
$7,421,394

$45,245,958 37,552,919
$82,798,877

Athens/Tifton Veterinary Laboratories
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$62,192 4,820,138 $4,882,330

$62,192

4,820,138

$0

$4,882,330

$62,192 4,820,138 $4,882,330

($29,869) 124,384 $94,515

$32,323 4,944,522 $4,976,845

Cooperative Extension Service State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$35,391,924 23,094,137
$58,486,061

$35,391,924

23,094,137

$0

$58,486,061

$35,391,924 23,094,137
$58,486,061

$2,443,472 1,989,792
$4,433,264

$37,835,396 25,083,929
$62,919,325

Forestry Cooperative Extension State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$687,388 300,405
$987,793

$687,388

300,405

$0

$987,793

$687,388 300,405
$987,793

$28,502 24,012
$52,514

$715,890 324,417
$1,040,307

Forestry Research State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$3,276,331 2,550,000
$5,826,331

$3,276,331

2,550,000

$0

$5,826,331

$3,276,331 2,550,000
$5,826,331

$134,649 400,426
$535,075

$3,410,980 2,950,426
$6,361,406

Georgia Eminent Scholar Endowment Trust Fund
State General Funds
Total Funds

$500,000 $500,000

$500,000

$0

$500,000

$500,000 $500,000

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

$1,500,000 $1,500,000

Georgia Radiation Therapy Center
Other Funds
Total Funds

$3,625,810 $3,625,810

$3,625,810

$0

$3,625,810

215

$3,625,810 $3,625,810

$3,625,810

$0

$3,625,810

Regents, University System of Georgia
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Original Budget

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

Georgia Tech Research State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$7,868,427 133,917,958 $141,786,385

Marine Institute State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$964,361 767,633
$1,731,994

Marine Resource Extension Center
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$1,576,721 1,184,800
$2,761,521

Medical College of Georgia Hospitals and Clinics
State General Funds
Total Funds

$33,181,112 $33,181,112

Office of Minority Business Enterprise
State General Funds
Total Funds

$884,273 $884,273

Public Libraries State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$41,015,101 4,522,400
$45,537,501

Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives
State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Total Funds

$41,081,344 5,000,000
$46,081,344

Regents Central Office State General Funds Total Funds

$7,683,800 $7,683,800

Research Consortium State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Total Funds

$35,995,015 750,000
$36,745,015

$0
$0
$0 $0 $0 ($685,605) ($685,605) ($225,000) ($225,000) $0
$0

$7,868,427 133,917,958 $141,786,385
$964,361 767,633
$1,731,994
$1,576,721 1,184,800
$2,761,521
$33,181,112 $33,181,112
$884,273 $884,273
$40,329,496 4,522,400
$44,851,896
$40,856,344 5,000,000
$45,856,344
$7,683,800 $7,683,800
$35,995,015 750,000
$36,745,015

$7,868,427 133,917,958 $141,786,385

$184,475 $184,475

$8,052,902 133,917,958 $141,970,860

$964,361 767,633
$1,731,994

$30,240 (332,352) ($302,112)

$994,601 435,281
$1,429,882

$1,576,721 1,184,800
$2,761,521

$51,628 160,729 $212,357

$1,628,349 1,345,529
$2,973,878

$33,181,112 $33,181,112

$740,609 $740,609

$33,921,721 $33,921,721

$884,273 $884,273
$41,015,101 4,522,400
$45,537,501

$22,117 $22,117

$906,390 $906,390

$733,554 $733,554

$41,748,655 4,522,400
$46,271,055

$41,081,344 5,000,000
$46,081,344

$6,584,583 $6,584,583

$47,665,927 5,000,000
$52,665,927

$7,683,800 $7,683,800

$297,464 $297,464

$7,981,264 $7,981,264

$35,995,015 750,000
$36,745,015

($4,561,020) ($4,561,020)

$31,433,995 750,000
$32,183,995

216

Regents, University System of Georgia
Program Budget Financial Summary

Skidaway Institute of Oceanography
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Original Budget

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

$1,712,710 4,758,000
$6,470,710

$1,712,710

$1,712,710

4,758,000

4,758,000

$0

$6,470,710

$6,470,710

$44,262 $44,262

$1,756,972 4,758,000
$6,514,972

Student Education Enrichment Program
State General Funds
Total Funds

$314,737 $314,737

$314,737

$314,737

$7,640

$322,377

$0

$314,737

$314,737

$7,640

$322,377

Teaching State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$1,820,227,086 2,710,452,380
$4,530,679,466

$7,156,878 $7,156,878

$1,827,383,964 2,710,452,380
$4,537,836,344

$1,820,227,086 2,710,452,380
$4,530,679,466

$150,080,468 99,233,192
$249,313,660

$1,970,307,554 2,809,685,572
$4,779,993,126

Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station
State General Funds
Total Funds

$3,384,254 $3,384,254

$3,384,254

$0

$3,384,254

$3,384,254 $3,384,254

$120,010 $120,010

$3,504,264 $3,504,264

Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$502,585 6,700,000 $7,202,585

$502,585

6,700,000

$0

$7,202,585

$502,585 6,700,000 $7,202,585

$65,754 2,921,951 $2,987,705

$568,339 9,621,951 $10,190,290

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Payments to Georgia Cancer Coalition
Tobacco Settlement Funds
Total Funds

$14,587,799 $14,587,799

$14,587,799

$0

$14,587,799

$14,587,799 $14,587,799

$1,500,000 $1,500,000

$16,087,799 $16,087,799

Payments to Georgia Military College
State General Funds
Total Funds

$3,062,152 $3,062,152

$3,062,152

$0

$3,062,152

$3,062,152 $3,062,152

$764 $764

$3,062,916 $3,062,916

Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications
State General Funds
Total Funds

$18,069,614 $18,069,614

$18,069,614

$0

$18,069,614

$18,069,614 $18,069,614

$121,929 $121,929

$18,191,543 $18,191,543

217

Department of Revenue
Amended FY 2008 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERAL FUNDS Program Budget Changes: Homeowner Tax Relief Grants
1. Increase funds for a projected 1.46% growth rate. Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes

Change Amount
$1,733,308 $1,733,308 $1,733,308

FY 2009 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERAL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($820,655), for employees in
specified critical jobs ($28,538), and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($15,017). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change
Program Budget Changes: Administration
Purpose: 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.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Increase other funds ($375,000) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009.
Total Change
Customer Service
Purpose: Assure that all state revenue collection activities proceed in a manner consistent with promoting voluntary compliance and the Taxpayer Bill of Rights.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Increase other funds ($277,082) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009.
Total Change

$1,328,617 864,210 (307,441) (35,224)
$1,850,162
$64,403 34,420 (12,895) (964) Yes
$84,964
$118,745 97,031 (36,351) (4,403) Yes
$175,022

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Department of Revenue
Homeowner Tax Relief Grants (HTRG)
Purpose: Provide homeowner tax relief grants to counties and local school districts, the eligible assessed value of each qualified homestead in the state shall be $8,000 for the taxable year beginning January 1, 2008 and is separate and distinct from the homestead exemption of $2,000 in O.C.G.A. 48-5-44.
1. No Change. Total Change
Industry Regulation
Purpose: Provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products and ensure all coin operated amusement machines are properly licensed and decaled.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Increase federal ($187,422) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009.
Total Change
Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA
1. No change. Total Change
Revenue Processing
Purpose: Ensure that all tax payments are received, credited, and deposited according to sound business practices and the law, and to ensure that all tax returns are reviewed and recorded to accurately update taxpayer information.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change
Salvage Inspection
Purpose: Inspect rebuilt salvage vehicles. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. Total Change
State Board of Equalization
Purpose: Examine the proposed assessments of each class of taxpayers or property and the digest of proposed assessments as a whole to determine that they are reasonably apportioned among the several tax jurisdictions and reasonably uniform with the values set on other classes of property throughout the state.
1. No Change. Total Change
Tag and Title Registration
Purpose: Establish motor vehicle ownership. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment.
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$0 $0
$67,677 38,204 (14,313) (1,502) Yes
$90,066
$0 $0
$412,316 241,953 (90,642) (10,721)
$552,906
$24,174 14,720 (5,515) (614)
$32,765
$0 $0
$198,318

Department of Revenue
2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Increase other funds ($147,319) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009. 6. Provide funding to ensure proper inventory for motor vehicle tags and registration cards and implement
digital plate manufacturing technology (Other funds:$2,895,700). Total Change
Tax Compliance
Purpose: Ensure that all taxpayers pay the correct amount of taxes owed under the law. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($281,139), for employees in specified critical jobs ($28,538), and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($15,017). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Increase federal funds ($210,000) and other funds ($11,821,181) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009. 6. Provide funds for ongoing maintenance, support and development costs for the multi-year data warehouse project. 7. Provide funding for 3 additional auditors of sales tax receipts. Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes
FY 2009 BOND FUNDED CAPITAL OUTLAY
See the section on "General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund" for information about $10,750,000 in new bonds that relate to the Department of Revenue.

113,187 (42,403)
(5,437) Yes Yes
$263,665
$442,984 324,695
(105,322) (11,583) Yes
1,210,020 196,200
$2,056,994
$3,256,382

220

Department of Revenue
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Original Budget

Department Budget Summary

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

$554,091,659 150,000
$554,241,659 0
7,005,348 $561,247,007

$1,733,308 0
$1,733,308 0 0
$1,733,308

$555,824,967 150,000
$555,974,967 0
7,005,348 $562,980,315

$554,091,659 150,000
$554,241,659 0
7,005,348 $561,247,007

$3,256,382 0
$3,256,382 397,422
15,239,200 $18,893,004

$557,348,041 150,000
$557,498,041 397,422
22,244,548 $580,140,011

Administration State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$4,070,980 $4,070,980

$4,070,980

$0

$4,070,980

$4,070,980 $4,070,980

$84,964 375,000 $459,964

$4,155,944 375,000
$4,530,944

Customer Service State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$11,289,216 2,110,135
$13,399,351

$11,289,216

2,110,135

$0

$13,399,351

$11,289,216 2,110,135
$13,399,351

$175,022 $175,022

$11,464,238 2,110,135
$13,574,373

Homeowners Tax Relief Grants State General Funds Total Funds

$428,290,501 $428,290,501

$1,733,308 $1,733,308

$430,023,809 $430,023,809

$428,290,501 $428,290,501

$428,290,501

$0

$428,290,501

Industry Regulation State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

$4,729,168 150,000
$4,879,168

$4,729,168

150,000

0

$0

$4,879,168

$4,729,168 150,000
$4,879,168

$90,066
187,422 $277,488

$4,819,234 150,000 187,422
$5,156,656

Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA
State General Funds
Total Funds

$5,149,163 $5,149,163

$5,149,163

$0

$5,149,163

$5,149,163 $5,149,163

$5,149,163

$0

$5,149,163

Revenue Processing State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$41,637,960 426,769
$42,064,729

$41,637,960

426,769

$0

$42,064,729

$41,637,960 426,769
$42,064,729

$552,906 $552,906

$42,190,866 426,769
$42,617,635

Salvage Inspection State General Funds Total Funds

$1,671,368 $1,671,368

$1,671,368

$0

$1,671,368

$1,671,368 $1,671,368

$32,765 $32,765

$1,704,133 $1,704,133

State Board of Equalization State General Funds Total Funds

$5,000 $5,000

$5,000

$0

$5,000

$5,000 $5,000

$5,000

$0

$5,000

221

Tag and Title Registration State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds
Tax Compliance State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

Department of Revenue
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Original Budget

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

$23,185,574 652,681
$23,838,255

$23,185,574

652,681

$0

$23,838,255

$23,185,574 652,681
$23,838,255

$263,665 3,043,019 $3,306,684

$23,449,239 3,695,700
$27,144,939

$34,062,729
3,815,763 $37,878,492

$34,062,729

$0

3,815,763

$0

$37,878,492

$34,062,729
3,815,763 $37,878,492

$2,056,994 210,000
11,821,181 $14,088,175

$36,119,723 210,000
15,636,944 $51,966,667

222

Secretary of State

Amended FY 2008 Budget Highlights

STATE GENERAL FUNDS Program Budget Changes:
Administration
1. Transfer funding from the Elections program ($57,450 and 3 positions), the Professional Licensing Boards program ($732,333 and 45 positions) and the Securities program ($77,495 and 4 positions) to consolidate the functions of the Investigation Unit.
2. Redistribute funds for Voter ID educational activities to the Elections program. 3. Increase funds to cover projected legal expenses.
Total Change

Change Amount
$867,278
(500,000) $431,103 $798,381

Elections
1. Transfer funding and 3 positions to the Administration program to consolidate the functions of the Investigation Unit.
2. Redistribute funds for Voter ID educational activities from the Administration program. Total Change

($57,450)
500,000 $442,550

Professional Licensing Boards
1. Transfer funding and 45 positions to the Administration program to consolidate the functions of the Investigation Unit.
Total Change

($732,333) ($732,333)

Securities
1. Transfer funding and 4 positions to the Administration program to consolidate the functions of the Investigation Unit. Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes

($77,495) ($77,495) $431,103

FY 2009 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERAL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($330,101), for special
adjustments to selected job classes ($38,044), and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($2,908). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. Total Change
Program Budget Changes: Administration
1. Transfer program budget to the new Administrative Services program. Total Change

$428,971 371,054
(125,911) (45,337)
$628,777
($5,303,115) ($5,303,115)

223

Secretary of State
Administration Services
Purpose: Provide administrative support to the Office of the Secretary of State and its attached agencies. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($91,519) and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($919). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Transfer funding from the Elections program ($229,798 and 3 positions), the Professional Licensing Boards program ($2,929,332 and 45 positions) and the Securities program ($309,977 and four positions) to consolidate the functions of the Investigation Unit. 6. Reduce funding for 1 position ($116,059) and GBA rent ($8,000) associated with the Capitol Museum. 7. Transfer the Capitol Museum function, including 2 positions, from the Administration program to the Archives program. 8. Increase funds to cover projected legal expenses. 9. Transfer Administration program to the new Administrative Services program.
10. Delete one-time funds for Voter ID educational activities. 11. Eliminate the contract agreement with the YMCA for the Youth Assembly Conference. 12. Eliminate funding for the Silver Haired Legislature. 13. Reduce funding for the Martin Luther King Jr. contract. 14. Increase other funds ($97,578) to reflect projected revenue receipts for FY 2009.
Total Change
Archives
Purpose: Assist state agencies in adequately documenting their activities, administering their records management programs, scheduling their records, and transferring their non-current records to the State Records Center.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($40,284) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($405). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Reduce funding to the Georgia Historical Records Advisory Board. 6. Increase repairs and maintenance to maintain the HVAC system, generator, scanners, micro
equipment, and other critical systems. 7. Transfer the Capitol Museum function, including 2 positions, from the Administration program. 8. Eliminate funding for 1 Assistant Division Director position. 9. Reduce funds for temporary help. 10. Increase other funds ($21,900) to reflect projected revenue receipts for FY 2009.
Total Change
Capitol Tours
Purpose: Provide guided informational tours of the State Capitol. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($1,653) and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($17). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. Total Change

$70,639 92,438 (29,767) (4,632)
3,469,107
(124,059) (155,917) 431,103 5,303,115 (500,000)
(10,000) (50,000) (40,000)
Yes $8,452,027
$47,231 40,689
(13,484) (2,098)
(36,000) 100,000 155,917 (102,878) (30,000)
Yes $159,377
$2,197 1,670
(763) (119) $2,985

224

Secretary of State
Corporations
Purpose: Accept and review findings made pursuant to statutes, issue certifications of records on file, and provide information to the public on all filed entities.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($19,091) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($192). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change
Elections
Purpose: 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.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($19,101) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($192). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Transfer funding and 3 positions to the Administration program to consolidate the Investigation Unit. 6. Delete one-time funds associated with an independent audit of Georgia's election procedures,
guidelines, and security measures.
7. Provide for reduced operating expenses by combining the mailrooms of the Administration program and the Elections program.
8. Increase funds to support local registrars' operating expenses associated with creating voter photo IDs.
9. Provide funding for Voter ID educational efforts statewide. 10. Provide funding to design, implement, and maintain an online training program for local election
officials. 11. Provide funding for the training and deployment of temporary voting machine technicians to support
the 2008 election cycle. 12. Increase other funds ($320,133) to reflect projected revenue receipts for FY 2009.
Total Change
Professional Licensing Boards
Purpose: Protect the public health and welfare by supporting all operations of Boards which license professions.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($70,986) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($713). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Transfer funding and 45 positions to the Administration program to consolidate the functions of the
Investigation Unit. 6. Delete one-time funds associated with an independent audit of the Professional Licensing Boards to
improve customer service. 7. Reduce funding for 1 accounting administrative clerk, 1 computer service administrative clerk, 1
examination development and testing unit customer service agent, and 1 attorney. 8. Reduce funds due to implementation of additional online testing for licensure.
Total Change

$23,626 19,283 (7,378) (1,148)
$34,383
$27,087 19,293 (7,378) (1,148)
(229,798) (100,000)
(27,423) 60,000 500,000 90,000 400,000
Yes $730,633
$138,816 71,699 (33,584) (5,226)
(2,929,332) (100,000) (194,255) (164,464)
($3,216,346)

225

Secretary of State
Securities
Purpose: Provide for registration, compliance, and enforcement of the provisions of the Georgia Codes, and provide information to the public regarding subjects of such codes.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($20,921) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($210). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Transfer funding and 4 positions to the Administration program to consolidate the functions of the
Investigation Unit. 6. Eliminate funding for 1 junior auditor position.
Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Georgia Commission on the Holocaust
Purpose: 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.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Provide funding for travel expenses and an increase in temporary labor for part-time support for the
Anne Frank in the World exhibit and Commission offices. Total Change
Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency
Purpose: 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.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($16,416), for special
adjustments to selected job classes ($38,044), and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($167). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Provide for an increase in computer charges due to the modernization of information technology resources. 6. Provide funding for salary increases to improve the retention rate and to provide competitive pay for each pharmacist. Total Change
Georgia Real Estate Commission
Purpose: 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 real estate appraisal.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($29,238) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($94). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Reduce regular operating expenses ($23,000), contractual services ($33,000), and computer charges
($14,000). 6. Delete one-time funding used to replace a motor vehicle. 7. Provide funding for 1 additional investigator position to address the backlog of pending consumer
compliant investigations.
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$32,251 21,131 (7,378) (1,148)
(309,977) (63,411)
($328,532)
$3,781 3,173 (1,222) (1,656)
20,000 $24,076
$21,296 54,627
(6,586) (8,097) 23,000 175,000 $259,240
$38,785 29,332 (11,431) (15,084) (70,000) (17,272) 52,000

Secretary of State
8. Provide start-up funding for the Home Inspectors Licensing Board. Total Change
State Ethics Commission
Purpose: Protect the integrity of the democratic process and ensure compliance by candidates, public officials, non-candidate committees, lobbyists, and vendors with Georgia's Campaign and Financial Disclosure requirements.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Delete one-time funding used for relocation expenses.
Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes

130,000 $136,330
$23,262 17,719 (6,940) (4,981)
(115,212) ($86,152)
$864,906

227

Secretary of State
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

$39,639,484 $39,639,484
1,500,283 $41,139,767

$431,103 $431,103
0 $431,103

$40,070,587 $40,070,587
1,500,283 $41,570,870

$39,639,484 $39,639,484
1,500,283 $41,139,767

Administration State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$5,303,115 30,000
$5,333,115

$798,381 $798,381

$6,101,496 30,000
$6,131,496

$5,303,115 30,000
$5,333,115

Administration Services State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$0

30,000

$0

$0

$30,000

$0

Archives State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$6,204,038 510,771
$6,714,809

$6,204,038

$6,204,038

510,771

510,771

$0

$6,714,809

$6,714,809

Capitol Tours State General Funds Total Funds

$165,573 $165,573

$165,573

$0

$165,573

$165,573 $165,573

Corporations State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$1,305,140 739,512
$2,044,652

$1,305,140

$1,305,140

739,512

739,512

$0

$2,044,652

$2,044,652

Elections State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$5,298,929 20,000
$5,298,929

$442,550 $442,550

$5,741,479 20,000
$5,761,479

5,298,929 20,000
$5,298,929

Professional Licensing Boards State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$11,972,078 150,000
$12,122,078

($732,333) ($732,333)

$11,239,745 150,000
$11,389,745

$11,972,078 150,000
$12,122,078

Securities State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$2,191,515 50,000
$2,241,515

($77,495) ($77,495)

$2,114,020 50,000
$2,164,020

$2,191,515 50,000
$2,241,515

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

$864,906 $864,906
439,611 $1,304,517

$40,504,390 $40,504,390
1,939,894 $42,444,284

($5,303,115)

$0

(30,000)

($5,333,115)

$0

$8,452,027 127,578
$8,579,605

$8,452,027 127,578
$8,579,605

$159,377 21,900
$181,277

$6,363,415 532,671
$6,896,086

$2,985 $2,985

$168,558 $168,558

$34,383 $34,383

$1,339,523 739,512
$2,079,035

730,633 320,133 $730,633

6,029,562 340,133
$6,369,695

($3,216,346) ($3,216,346)

$8,755,732 150,000
$8,905,732

($328,532) ($328,532)

$1,862,983 50,000
$1,912,983

228

Secretary of State
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Original Budget

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Georgia Commission on the Holocaust
State General Funds

$340,743

Total Funds

$340,743

$0

$340,743 $340,743

$340,743 $340,743

Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency
State General Funds
Total Funds

$1,454,200 $1,454,200

$1,454,200

$0

$1,454,200

$1,454,200 $1,454,200

Georgia Real Estate Commission
State General Funds
Total Funds

$3,535,210 $3,535,210

$3,535,210

$0

$3,535,210

$3,535,210 $3,535,210

State Ethics Commission State General Funds Total Funds

$1,868,943 $1,868,943

$1,868,943

$0

$1,868,943

$1,868,943 $1,868,943

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

$24,076 $24,076

$364,819 $364,819

$259,240 $259,240

$1,713,440 $1,713,440

$136,330 $136,330

$3,671,540 $3,671,540

($86,152) ($86,152)

$1,782,791 $1,782,791

229

Soil and Water Conservation Commission

Amended FY 2008 Budget Highlights

STATE GENERAL FUNDS Program Budget Changes:
USDA Flood Control Watershed Structures
1. Increase funds for the maintenance of 20 watershed dams with the potential to serve as water supply reservoirs. Total Change

Change Amount
$500,000 $500,000

Total State General Fund Changes

$500,000

FY 2009 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERAL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($19,669) and for special
adjustments to selected job classes ($40,862). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change
Program Budget Changes: Administration
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($3,499) and for special
adjustments to selected job classes ($7,269). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Remove funds used to replace 5 high-mileage vehicles in FY 2008. 6. Realign personal services funding to reflect projected expenditures.
Total Change
Conservation of Agricultural Water Supplies
Purpose: Conserve the use of Georgia's ground and surface water by agricultural water users. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($1,954) and for special adjustments to selected job classes ($4,060). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Remove funds used to replace 5 high-mileage vehicles in FY 2008. 6. Increase the per diem rate for conservation district supervisors from $30 to $40. Total Change
Conservation of Soil and Water Resources
Purpose: Conserve Georgia's rich natural resources through voluntary implementation of conservation best management practices on agricultural lands.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment.
230

$30,446 60,531 (7,874) (10,770)
$72,333
$4,574 10,768 (1,401) (1,916) (15,269) 107,559 $104,315
$8,904 6,014 (782) (1,070) (8,569) 3,500
$7,997
$16,543

Soil and Water Conservation Commission
2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($14,216) and for special adjustments to selected job classes ($29,533).
3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Remove funds used to replace 5 high-mileage vehicles in FY 2008. 6. Realign personal services funding to reflect projected expenditures (Total Funds: $107,559). 7. Increase the per diem rate for conservation district supervisors from $30 to $40. 8. Provide full state funding for the Erosion & Sedimentation Control program as mandated in O.C.G.A.
12-7-9(a). Total Change
USDA Flood Control Watershed Structures
Purpose: Provide flood retarding, water quality, recreation, and water supply benefits to Georgia citizens. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Remove funds used to replace 5 high-mileage vehicles in FY 2008. 3. Realign personal services funding to reflect projected expenditures (Total Funds: $107,559). Total Change
Water Resources and Land Use Planning
Purpose: Improve understanding of water use and develop plans that improve water management and efficiency.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Realign personal services funding to reflect projected expenditures (Total Funds: $107,559). 3. Reduce contract funds by 2%.
Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes

43,749 (5,691) (7,784) (55,476) (43,305) 29,500 100,000 $77,536
$368 (686) (7,568) ($7,886)
$57 (56,686) (70,357) ($126,986)
$54,976

231

Soil and Water Conservation Commission
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

$3,517,863 $3,517,863
3,454,308 6,601,885 $13,574,056

$500,000 $500,000
0 0 $500,000

$4,017,863 $4,017,863
3,454,308 6,601,885 $14,074,056

$3,517,863 $3,517,863
3,454,308 6,601,885 $13,574,056

$54,976 $54,976
0 0 $54,976

$3,572,839 $3,572,839
3,454,308 6,601,885 $13,629,032

Administration State General Funds Total Funds

$640,246 $640,246

$640,246

$640,246

$104,315

$744,561

$0

$640,246

$640,246

$104,315

$744,561

Conservation of Agricultural Water Supplies
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$314,303 3,131,804 5,375,874 $8,821,981

$314,303

3,131,804

5,375,874

$0

$8,821,981

$314,303 3,131,804 5,375,874 $8,821,981

$7,997 $7,997

$322,300 3,131,804 5,375,874 $8,829,978

Conservation of Soil and Water Resources
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$1,579,073 322,504
1,226,011 $3,127,588

$1,579,073

322,504

1,226,011

$0

$3,127,588

$1,579,073 322,504
1,226,011 $3,127,588

$77,536 $77,536

$1,656,609 322,504
1,226,011 $3,205,124

USDA Flood Control Watershed Structures
State General Funds
Total Funds

$106,696 $106,696

$500,000 $500,000

$606,696 $606,696

$106,696 $106,696

($7,886) ($7,886)

$98,810 $98,810

Water Resources and Land Use Planning
State General Funds
Total Funds

$877,545 $877,545

$877,545

$877,545

($126,986)

$750,559

$0

$877,545

$877,545

($126,986)

$750,559

232

State Personnel Administration

FY 2009 Budget Highlights
OTHER FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Program Budget Changes: Administration
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Decrease real estate rentals to match projected expenditures.
Total Change

Change Amount
$168,281 116,184 (44,319) 37,037
$58,398 38,166 (14,559) 10,860 (7,303)
$85,562

Recruitment and Staffing Services
Purpose: Provide a central point of contact for the general public seeking employment with the State. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Decrease real estate rentals to match projected expenditures. Total Change

$19,300 12,939 (4,935) 4,734 (2,815)
$29,223

Total Compensation and Rewards
Purpose: Ensure fair and consistent employee compensation practices across state agencies. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Decrease real estate rentals to match projected expenditures. Total Change
Workforce Development and Alignment
Purpose: Provide continuous opportunities for state employees to grow and develop professionally, resulting in increased productivity for state agencies and entities.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Decrease real estate rentals to match projected expenditures.
Total Change
Total Other Funds Change

$42,114 27,278 (10,406) 10,025 (4,208)
$64,803
$48,469 37,801 (14,419) 11,418 (2,446)
$80,823
$260,411

233

State Personnel Administration
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

$13,728,359 $13,728,359

$0

$13,728,359

$13,728,359

$260,411

$13,988,770

$0

$13,728,359

$13,728,359

$260,411

$13,988,770

Administration Other Funds Total Funds

$4,308,348 $4,308,348

$4,308,348

$4,308,348

$85,562

$4,393,910

$0

$4,308,348

$4,308,348

$85,562

$4,393,910

Recruitment and Staffing Services
Other Funds
Total Funds

$1,264,485 $1,264,485

$1,264,485

$1,264,485

$29,223

$1,293,708

$0

$1,264,485

$1,264,485

$29,223

$1,293,708

Total Compensation and Rewards
Other Funds Total Funds

$4,322,865 $4,322,865

$4,322,865

$4,322,865

$64,803

$4,387,668

$0

$4,322,865

$4,322,865

$64,803

$4,387,668

Workforce Development and Alignment
Other Funds Total Funds

$3,832,661 $3,832,661

$3,832,661

$3,832,661

$80,823

$3,913,484

$0

$3,832,661

$3,832,661

$80,823

$3,913,484

234

Georgia Student Finance Commission

Amended FY 2008 Budget Highlights

Program Budget Changes:
HOPE Grant
1. Transfer excess funds from the HOPE Scholarship Public Schools program to the HOPE Grant program to meet projected need. Total Change

Change Amount
$6,852,751 $6,852,751

HOPE Scholarships- Public Schools
1. Transfer excess funds from the HOPE Scholarship Public Schools program to the HOPE Grant program to meet projected need. Total Change

($6,852,751) ($6,852,751)

Total Lottery Funds Changes

$0

FY 2009 Budget Highlights
Statewide Budget Changes:
State General Funds: 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change
Lottery Funds: 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change
STATE GENERAL FUNDS Program Budget Changes: Georgia Military College Scholarship
Purpose: Provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend Georgia Military College, thereby strengthening Georgia's National Guard with their membership.
1. No change. Total Change
Governor's Scholarship Program
Purpose: Recognize graduating Georgia high school seniors who are valedictorians or STAR students of their class by providing a scholarship to attend an eligible postsecondary institution in Georgia.
1. Reduce funding to reflect projected needs. 2. Replace state funds with other funds.
Total Change
Guaranteed Educational Loans
Purpose: Provide service cancelable loans to students enrolled in critical fields of study, which include nursing, physical therapy and pharmacy.
1. Reduce funding to reflect projected needs.
235

$10,099 8,538 (3,344) (970)
$14,323
$50,948 60,332 6,974
$118,254
$0 $0
($300,000) (400,000)
($700,000)
($200,000)

Georgia Student Finance Commission
2. Eliminate $250,000 in other funds for nursing faculty service cancelable loans. Total Change
HERO Scholarship
Purpose: Provide educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S. Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the children of such members.
1. No change. Total Change
HOPE Administration
1. Replace state general funds with lottery funds. Total Change
Law Enforcement Dependents Grant
Purpose: Provide educational grant assistance to the children of Georgia law enforcement officers, firefighters, and prison correctional officers who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, to attend an eligible private or public postsecondary institutions of Georgia.
1. No change. Total Change
Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) Program
Purpose: Provide educational grant assistance to residents of Georgia who demonstrate substantial financial need to attend eligible postsecondary institutions in Georgia.
1. Replace state funds with other funds. Total Change
North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants
Purpose: Provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend North Georgia College and State University, thereby strengthening Georgia's Army National Guard with their membership.
1. No change. Total Change
North Georgia ROTC Grants
Purpose: Provide Georgia residents with non-repayable financial assistance to attend North Georgia College and State University and to participate in the Reserve Officers Training Corps program.
1. Increase funding to raise the maximum award from $750 per semester to $1,500 per semester for students who accept a military commission. Total Change
Promise Scholarship
Purpose: Provide forgivable loans to students in their junior and senior year who aspire to be teachers in Georgia public schools.
1. No change. Total Change
Public Memorial Safety Grant
Purpose: Provide educational grant assistance to children of Georgia law enforcement officers, fire fighters, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), and correctional officers who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, to attend a public postsecondary institution in Georgia.
1. No change. Total Change
Teacher Scholarship
Purpose: Provide forgivable loans to teachers seeking advanced education degrees in critical shortage fields of study.
1. No change. Total Change
236

Yes ($200,000)
$0 $0 ($158,912) ($158,912)
$0 $0
($200,000) ($200,000)
$0 $0
$75,000 $75,000
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0

Georgia Student Finance Commission
Tuition Equalization Grants
Purpose: Promote the private segment of higher education in Georgia by providing non-repayable grant aid to Georgia residents who attend eligible private postsecondary institutions.
1. Reduce funding to reflect projected need. 2. Replace state funds with other funds. 3. Increase award amount from $1,100 to $1,200 (Other Funds: $2,500,000).
Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission
Purpose: Authorize private postsecondary schools in Georgia; provide transcripts for students who attended schools that closed; resolve complaints.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change
Total State General Funds Changes
LOTTERY FUNDS Accel
Purpose: 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.
1. Reduce funding to reflect projected need. Total Change
Engineer Scholarship
Purpose: Provide forgivable loans to Georgia residents who are engineering students at Mercer University (Macon campus) and retain those students as engineers in the state.
1. Reduce funding to reflect projected need. Total Change
HOPE Administration
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 4. Reduce operating funds. 5. Replace state general funds with lottery funds.
Total Change
HOPE GED
Purpose: Award a $500 voucher once to each student receiving a general educational development (GED) diploma awarded by the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education.
1. No change. Total Change
HOPE Grant
Purpose: Provide grants to students seeking a diploma or certificate at a public postsecondary institution. 1. Increase funding to reflect projected need. Total Change
237

($3,500,000) (4,000,000) Yes
($7,500,000)
$10,099 8,538 (3,344) (970)
$14,323 ($8,669,589)
($1,800,000) ($1,800,000)
($50,000) ($50,000)
$50,948 60,332 6,974 (16,878)
158,912 $260,288
$0 $0
$8,279,219 $8,279,219

Georgia Student Finance Commission
HOPE Scholarships- Private Schools
Purpose: Provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an eligible private postsecondary institution.
1. Increase funding to raise the award amount from $3,000 to $3,500. Total Change
HOPE Scholarships- Public Schools
Purpose: Provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an eligible public postsecondary institution.
1. Increase funding to reflect projected need. Total Change
Total Lottery Funds Changes

$6,525,705 $6,525,705
$15,325,223 $15,325,223 $28,540,435

238

Georgia Student Finance Commission
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

State General Funds Lottery Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

$40,223,482 516,697,160 $556,920,642
520,653 5,622,493 $563,063,788

$0

$40,223,482

0

516,697,160

$0

$556,920,642

0

520,653

0

5,622,493

$0

$563,063,788

$40,223,482 516,697,160 $556,920,642
520,653 5,622,493 $563,063,788

($8,669,589) 28,540,435 $19,870,846
0 6,850,000 $26,720,846

$31,553,893 545,237,595 $576,791,488
520,653 12,472,493 $589,784,634

Accel Lottery Funds Total Funds

$6,000,000 $6,000,000

$6,000,000

$0

$6,000,000

$6,000,000 $6,000,000

($1,800,000) ($1,800,000)

$4,200,000 $4,200,000

Engineer Scholarship Lottery Funds Total Funds

$760,000 $760,000

$760,000

$760,000

($50,000)

$710,000

$0

$760,000

$760,000

($50,000)

$710,000

Georgia Military College Scholarship Lottery Funds Total Funds

$1,228,708 $1,228,708

$1,228,708

$0

$1,228,708

$1,228,708 $1,228,708

$1,228,708

$0

$1,228,708

Governor's Scholarship Program State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$2,329,200 $2,329,200

$2,329,200

$0

$2,329,200

$2,329,200 $2,329,200

($700,000) 400,000
($300,000)

$1,629,200 400,000
$2,029,200

Guaranteed Educational Loans State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$3,799,883 250,000
$4,049,883

$3,799,883

250,000

$0

$4,049,883

$3,799,883 250,000
$4,049,883

($200,000) (250,000)
($450,000)

$3,599,883 0
$3,599,883

HERO Scholarship State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$200,000 718,000
$918,000

$200,000

$200,000

718,000

718,000

$0

$918,000

$918,000

$200,000

718,000

$0

$918,000

HOPE Administration State General Funds Lottery Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$158,912 5,228,320
500,000 $5,887,232

$158,912

5,228,320

500,000

$0

$5,887,232

$158,912 5,228,320
500,000 $5,887,232

($158,912) 260,288
$101,376

$0 5,488,608
500,000 $5,988,608

HOPE GED Lottery Funds Total Funds

$2,461,614 $2,461,614

$2,461,614

$0

$2,461,614

$2,461,614 $2,461,614

$2,461,614

$0

$2,461,614

239

Georgia Student Finance Commission
Program Budget Financial Summary

HOPE Grant Lottery Funds Total Funds

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Original Budget

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

$104,972,024 $104,972,024

$6,852,751 $6,852,751

$111,824,775 $111,824,775

$104,972,024 $104,972,024

$8,279,219 $8,279,219

$113,251,243 $113,251,243

HOPE Scholarships- Private Schools

Lottery Funds

$45,651,732

Total Funds

$45,651,732

$45,651,732

$0

$45,651,732

$45,651,732 $45,651,732

$6,525,705 $6,525,705

$52,177,437 $52,177,437

HOPE Scholarships- Public Schools

Lottery Funds

$338,950,936

Total Funds

$338,950,936

($6,852,751) ($6,852,751)

$332,098,185 $332,098,185

$338,950,936 $338,950,936

$15,325,223 $15,325,223

$354,276,159 $354,276,159

Law Enforcement Dependents Grant State General Funds Total Funds

$50,911 $50,911

$50,911

$0

$50,911

$50,911 $50,911

$50,911

$0

$50,911

Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) Program
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$966,757 520,653
$1,487,410

$966,757

520,653

0

$0

$1,487,410

$966,757 520,653
$1,487,410

($200,000)
200,000 $0

$766,757 520,653 200,000
$1,487,410

North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants
State General Funds
Total Funds

$683,951 $683,951

$683,951

$0

$683,951

$683,951 $683,951

$683,951

$0

$683,951

North Georgia ROTC Grants State General Funds Total Funds

$432,479 $432,479

$432,479

$432,479

$75,000

$507,479

$0

$432,479

$432,479

$75,000

$507,479

Promise Scholarship Lottery Funds Total Funds

$5,855,278 $5,855,278

$5,855,278

$0

$5,855,278

$5,855,278 $5,855,278

$5,855,278

$0

$5,855,278

Public Memorial Safety Grant Lottery Funds Total Funds

$255,850 $255,850

$255,850

$0

$255,850

$255,850 $255,850

$255,850

$0

$255,850

Teacher Scholarship Lottery Funds Total Funds

$5,332,698 $5,332,698

$5,332,698

$0

$5,332,698

$5,332,698 $5,332,698

$5,332,698

$0

$5,332,698

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Program Budget Financial Summary

Tuition Equalization Grant State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Original Budget

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

$30,811,802 4,154,493
$34,966,295

$30,811,802

4,154,493

$0

$34,966,295

$30,811,802 4,154,493
$34,966,295

($7,500,000) 6,500,000
($1,000,000)

$23,311,802 10,654,493
$33,966,295

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

State General Funds

$789,587

Total Funds

$789,587

$0

$789,587 $789,587

$789,587 $789,587

$14,323 $14,323

$803,910 $803,910

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Teachers' Retirement System

FY 2009 Budget Highlights

STATE GENERL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment (Other Funds: $302,522). 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 (Other Funds: $273,950). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. (Other
Funds: $104,667). 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure (Other Funds: $26,364).
Total Change

Change Amount
Yes Yes Yes
Yes $0

Program Budget Changes:
Local/Floor COLA
Purpose: Provide retirees from local retirement systems a minimum allowance upon retirement and a postretirement benefit adjustment (COLA) whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retired under TRS.
1. Reduce funds for the Floor Fund ($3,000) and COLA Fund ($150,000) due to the declining population of retired teachers who qualify for this benefit.
2. Transfer funds from the Board of Regents per HB 815. Total Change

($153,000)
121,000 ($32,000)

System Administration

Purpose: Provide all services to active members, including: service purchases, refunds, retirement counseling, and new retirement processing.

1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment (Other Funds: $302,522).

Yes

2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 (Other Funds: $273,950).

Yes

3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. (Other

Yes

Funds: $104,667).

4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure (Other Funds: $26,364).

Yes

5. Increase funding to purchase computer equipment (Other Funds: $80,000).

Yes

6. Reduce funding based on actual expenses (Other Funds: $743,800).

Yes

Total Change

$0

Total State General Fund Changes

($32,000)

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Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

$1,555,000 $1,555,000 26,351,456 $27,906,456

$0

$1,555,000

$0

$1,555,000

0

26,351,456

$0

$27,906,456

$1,555,000 $1,555,000 26,351,456 $27,906,456

Local/Floor COLA State General Funds Total Funds

$1,555,000 $1,555,000

$1,555,000

$0

$1,555,000

$1,555,000 $1,555,000

System Administration Other Funds Total Funds

$26,351,456 $26,351,456

$26,351,456

$0

$26,351,456

$26,351,456 $26,351,456

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

($32,000) ($32,000) (165,631) ($197,631)

$1,523,000 $1,523,000 26,185,825 $27,708,825

($32,000) ($32,000)

$1,523,000 $1,523,000

($165,631) ($165,631)

$26,185,825 $26,185,825

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The Technical College System of Georgia

FY 2009 Budget Highlights

STATE GENERL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change

Change Amount
$4,494,714 3,988,833 (1,554,457) (454,820)
$6,474,270

Program Budget Changes: Administration
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Eliminate one-time funding to the Harriett Darnell Multi-Purpose Center. 6. Increase federal funds ($1,200,000) and other funds ($240,000) to reflect projected expenditures.
Total Change

$118,843 107,840 (41,101) (12,026) (10,000) Yes
$163,556

Adult Literacy
Purpose: Enable every adult learner in Georgia to acquire the necessary basic skills - reading, writing, computation, speaking, and listening - to compete successfully in today's workplace, strengthen family foundations, and exercise full citizenship.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009.
3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%.
4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
5. Increase federal funds ($1,200,000) and other funds ($600,000) to reflect projected expenditures. Total Change

$169,964 186,515 (58,780) (17,199) Yes
$280,500

Economic Development (Quick Start)
Purpose: Provide a number of programs and services designed to assist businesses and industries with their training needs.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Increase funds for a post-graduate engineering pilot program at Chattahoochee Technical College.
6. Increase federal funds ($200,000) and other funds ($4,875,000) to reflect projected expenditures.
7. Increase funds for Base Closure and Realignment (BRAC) job retraining program for Atlanta Technical College. Governor's Veto : The Governor vetoed $25,000 in state general funds for Base Closure and Realignment (BRAC) job retraining program for Atlanta Technical College.
Total Change

$105,580 93,178 (36,514) (10,683)
200,000 Yes 0
$351,561

Technical Education
Purpose: Provide quality technical education and special workforce services. The primary role is to ensure that all programs and services excel in meeting the individual's need for career success and the community's need for continued economic growth and development.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment.
2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009.

$4,100,327 3,601,300

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3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Increase formula funding in operating expenses to reflect an increase in square footage. 6. Eliminate cash funding for major repairs and renovations and provide bond funding. 7. Increase funds for operating and administrative expenses for new or existing High School Career
Academies with priority given to regional academies. 8. Increase federal funds ($17,000,000) and other funds ($75,000,000) to reflect projected expenditures. 9. Increase funds for a one-time grant to create a new campus in Catoosa County at Bentley Place.
Governor's Veto : The Governor vetoed $250,000 in state general funds for a one-time grant to create a new campus in Catoosa County at Bentley Place. Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes

(1,418,062) (414,912)
2,715,343 (12,222,173)
500,000 Yes 0
($3,138,177)
($2,342,560)

FY 2009 BOND FUNDED CAPITAL OUTLAY
See the section on "General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund" for information about $115,900,000 in new bonds that relate to the Department of Technical and Adult Education.
NOTE:
Effective July 1, 2008 the official name of the Department of Technical and Adult Education will change to "The Technical College System of Georgia."

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Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

$373,317,567 $373,317,567
37,000,000 112,800,000 $523,117,567

$0

$373,317,567

$0

$373,317,567

0

37,000,000

0

112,800,000

$0

$523,117,567

$373,317,567 $373,317,567
37,000,000 112,800,000 $523,117,567

($2,342,560) ($2,342,560) 19,600,000 80,715,000 $97,972,440

$370,975,007 $370,975,007
56,600,000 193,515,000 $621,090,007

Administration State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$10,050,002 3,000,000 800,000
$13,850,002

$10,050,002

3,000,000

800,000

$0

$13,850,002

$10,050,002 3,000,000 800,000
$13,850,002

$163,556 1,200,000
240,000 $1,603,556

$10,213,558 4,200,000 1,040,000
$15,453,558

Adult Literacy State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$16,016,600 14,000,000 2,000,000
$32,016,600

$16,016,600

14,000,000

2,000,000

$0

$32,016,600

$16,016,600 14,000,000 2,000,000
$32,016,600

$280,500 1,200,000
600,000 $2,080,500

$16,297,100 15,200,000 2,600,000
$34,097,100

Economic Development (Quick Start)
State General Funds
Federal Funds
Other Funds
Total Funds

$16,368,043
5,000,000 $21,368,043

$16,368,043

0

5,000,000

$0

$21,368,043

$16,368,043
5,000,000 $21,368,043

$351,561 200,000
4,875,000 $5,426,561

$16,719,604 200,000
9,875,000 $26,794,604

Technical Education State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$330,882,922 20,000,000
105,000,000 $455,882,922

$330,882,922

20,000,000

105,000,000

$0

$455,882,922

$330,882,922 20,000,000
105,000,000 $455,882,922

($3,138,177) 17,000,000 75,000,000 $88,861,823

$327,744,745 37,000,000
180,000,000 $544,744,745

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Department of Transportation

Amended FY 2008 Budget Highlights

MOTOR FUEL FUNDS Program Budget Changes:
Local Road Assistance
1. Increase funding for State Fund Construction - Most Needed from $20,787,879 to $48,436,335 in the Local Road Assistance program and the State Highway System Construction and Improvement program.
2. Increase funding for State Fund Construction - Off System from $27,000,000 to $48,436,336. Total Change

Change Amount
$16,589,074
21,436,336 $38,025,410

Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority
1. Transfer capital outlay funds from the State Highway System Construction and Improvement program to the Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority program for required debt service payments on issued GARVEE bonds for the Governor's Fast Forward program (Total Funds: $17,010,010).
2. Provide additional funds to reflect an increase in the required debt service on issued GARVEE bonds for the Governor's Fast Forward program. Total Change

$3,402,002
9,853,833 $13,255,835

State Highway System Construction and Improvement
1. Increase funding for State Fund Construction - Most Needed from $20,787,879 to $48,436,335 in the Local Road Assistance program and the State Highway Construction and Improvement program.
2. Transfer capital outlay funds from the State Highway System Construction and Improvement program to the Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority program for required debt service payments on issued GARVEE bonds for the Governor's Fast Forward program (Total Funds: $17,010,010).
Total Change

$11,059,382 (3,402,002)
$7,657,380

Total Motor Fuel Fund Changes

$58,938,625

FY 2009 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($45,906) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($34,545). 3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 22.843%
to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change
Program Budget Changes: Administration
1. Fund implementation of the freight logistics transport strategy to improve freight mobility and leverage state infrastructure investments.
2. Provide matching funds to retrofit diesel school buses with pollution control devices. Total Change
Air Transportation
Purpose: Provide air transportation to state officials and companies considering a move to Georgia and conduct aerial photography flights.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment.
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$67,333 80,451 (18,073) 6,154
$135,865
$388,837 250,000
$638,837
$26,237

Department of Transportation
2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($17,501) and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($34,545).
3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Provide one-time funds for federally-required inspections of two King Airs to ensure aircraft safety and
to prevent the planes from being grounded. Total Change
Airport Aid
Purpose: Support statewide economic development by providing the infrastructure for a safe, efficient, and adequate transportation system, and awarding grants from the Airport Fund.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Delete one-time increase for airport aid grant funding. 6. Increase funds for general airport aid throughout the state. 7. Provide funding to the Paulding County Regional Airport for a flight building in memory of Hal Echols,
Wesley Rakestraw and Steve Simpson ($4,000,000), Cherokee County Airport Authority for improvement ($700,000), and the Glynn County Airport Commission for improvements to McKinnon Airport ($500,000). Governor's Veto : The Governor vetoed $5,200,000 in state general funds earmarked by the General Assembly for the Paulding County Regional Airport ($4,000,000), Cherokee County Airport Authority ($700,000), and the Glynn County Airport Commission ($500,000). Total Change
Data Collection, Compliance, and Reporting
Purpose: Provide quality transportation data products in the appropriate format within an acceptable timeframe that meets the needs of the state's business partners.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Reduce funds for telecommunications to reflect actual expenditures.
Total Change
Local Road Assistance
Purpose: Provide contracts with local governments to assist in the construction and reconstructions of their road, bridge, and street systems.
1. No change. Total Change
Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority
Purpose: Provide funds through the State Road and Tollway Authority for bond trustees for debt service payments on non-general obligation bonds and other finance instruments, and provide funds for the State Transportation Infrastructure Bank to make loans and provide financial assistance for transportation projects.
1. No change. Total Change
Ports and Waterways
Purpose: Maintain the navigability of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and Georgia's deep water ports to promote international trade.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%.
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52,046 (6,890) 2,159 730,000 $803,552
$6,316 3,866 (1,522) 648
(5,000,000) 9,800,000
0
$4,809,308
$13,057 9,865 (3,884) 1,403
(17,971) $2,470
$0 $0
$0 $0
$3,928 2,211 (870)

Department of Transportation
4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Increase other funds ($312,585) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009.
Total Change
Rail
Purpose: Oversee the construction, financing, operation, and development of rail passenger, freight service, and other public transportation projects.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change
State Highway System Construction and Improvement
Purpose: Ensure a safe and efficient transportation system and provide the necessary resources to accelerate the surplus property disposal process.
1. No change. Total Change
State Highway System Maintenance
Purpose: Coordinate all statewide maintenance activities. 1. No change. Total Change
State Highway System Operations
Purpose: Ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide through traffic engineering and traffic management.
1. No change. Total Change
Transit
Purpose: Preserve and enhance the state's urban and rural public transit programs by providing financial and technical assistance to Georgia's transit systems.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Reallocate operating funds among programs to reflect projected expenditures.
Total Change
Total State General Funds Change
MOTOR FUEL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($5,023,493) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($242,380). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change

216 Yes $5,485
$3,271 4,060 (1,599) 432
$6,164
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$14,524 8,403 (3,308) 1,296
$20,915 $6,286,731
$5,697,011 5,265,873 (1,486,527) 609,246
$10,085,603

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Program Budget Changes: Administration
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($605,950) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($242,380). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Adjust telecommunications to reflect GTA billings. 6. Reallocate operating funds among programs to reflect projected expenditures.
Total Change
Air Transportation
Purpose: Provide air transportation to state officials and companies considering a move to Georgia and conduct aerial photography flights.
1. No change. Total Change
Airport Aid
Purpose: Support statewide economic development by providing the infrastructure for a safe, efficient, and adequate transportation system, and awarding grants from the Airport Fund.
1. No Change. Total Change
Data Collection, Compliance, and Reporting
Purpose: Provide quality transportation data products in the appropriate format within an acceptable timeframe that meets the needs of the state's business partners.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 22.843%
to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Reallocate operating funds among programs to reflect projected expenditures.
Total Change
Local Road Assistance
Purpose: Provide contracts with local governments to assist in the construction and reconstructions of their road, bridge, and street systems.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Reallocate operating funds among programs to reflect projected expenditures. 6. Increase Funds for State Fund Construction - Off System from $27,000,000 to $35,602,101. 7. Increase Funds for State Fund Construction - Most Needed from $20,787,879 to $35,602,101 in the
Local Road Assistance and the State Highway System Construction and Improvement programs. 8. Provide funding for operations.
Total Change

$778,864 848,330 (239,479) 81,461 32,436
2,463,961 $3,965,573
$0 $0
$0 $0
$73,171 87,000 (24,560) 9,353 20,000
$164,964
$505,689 463,796 (130,927) 49,379 (68,000)
8,602,101 8,888,533 2,294,557 $20,605,128

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Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority
Purpose: Provide funds through the State Road and Tollway Authority for bond trustees for debt service payments on non-general obligation bonds and other finance instruments, and provide funds for the State Transportation Infrastructure Bank to make loans and provide financial assistance for transportation projects.
1. Transfer capital outlay funds from the State Highway System Construction and Improvement program to the Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority program for required debt service on issued GARVEE bonds for the Governor's Fast Forward program (Total Funds: $15,808,510).
2. Provide additional funds to reflect an increase in required debt service on issued GARVEE bonds for the Governor's Fast Forward program.
3. Provide funds to reflect required debt service on issued guaranteed revenue bonds (GRBs). 4. Provide funds for the State Transportation Infrastructure Bank to make loans and provide financial
assistance for transportation projects. 5. Provide funding for the Community Improvement District (CID) Congestion Relief Fund.
Total Change
Ports and Waterways
Purpose: Maintain the navigability of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and Georgia's deep water ports to promote international trade.
1. No change. Total Change
Rail
Purpose: Oversee the construction, financing, operation, and development of rail passenger, freight service, and other public transportation projects.
1. No change. Total Change
State Highway System Construction and Improvement
Purpose: Ensure a safe and efficient transportation system and provide the necessary resources to accelerate the surplus property disposal process.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Reallocate operating funds among programs to reflect projected expenditures. 6. Increase funds for State Fund Construction - Most Needed from $20,787,879 to $35,602,101 in the
Local Road Assistance and State Highway System Construction and Improvement programs. 7. Transfer capital outlay funds from the State Highway System Construction and Improvement program
to the Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority program for required debt service on issued GARVEE bonds for the Governor's Fast Forward program (Total Funds: $15,808,510). 8. Reduce Federal Highway Administration funds and the required state match to reflect a lower federal estimate (Total Funds: $58,243,948). Total Change
State Highway System Maintenance
Purpose: Coordinate all statewide maintenance activities. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Reallocate operating funds among programs to reflect projected expenditures. Total Change
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$3,161,702
9,647,673 541,431
28,100,000 5,000,000
$46,450,806
$0 $0
$0 $0
$1,530,770 1,465,331 (413,655) 149,948 (2,569,461) 5,925,689 (3,161,702)
(2,975,385) ($48,465)
$2,326,113 1,921,871 (542,534) 263,792 229,000
$4,198,242

Department of Transportation
State Highway System Operations
Purpose: Ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide through traffic engineering and traffic management.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Reallocate operating funds among programs to reflect projected expenditures.
Total Change
Transit
Purpose: Preserve and enhance the state's urban and rural public transit programs by providing financial and technical assistance to Georgia's transit systems.
1. No change. Total Change
Total Motor Fuel Funds Change
FY 2008 BOND FUNDED CAPITAL OUTLAY
See the section on "General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund" for information about $243,905,000 in new bonds that relate to the Department of Transportation.

$482,404 479,545 (135,372) 55,313 (75,500)
$806,390
$0 $0 $76,142,638

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Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summa

Original Budget

State General Funds Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Highway Administration - Planning Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

$23,372,316 750,414,878 $773,787,194 1,310,432,809
26,500,000
$1,336,932,809 7,417,336
$2,118,137,339

$0 58,938,625 $58,938,625
0
0
$0 0
$58,938,625

$23,372,316 809,353,503 $832,725,819 1,310,432,809
26,500,000
$1,336,932,809 7,417,336
$2,177,075,964

$23,372,316 750,414,878 $773,787,194 1,310,432,809
26,500,000
$1,336,932,809 7,417,336
$2,118,137,339

Administration
State General Funds
Motor Fuel Funds
Federal Highway Administration Planning and Construction Other Funds
Total Funds

63,873,730 10,839,823
898,970 $75,612,523

63,873,730 10,839,823

63,873,730 10,839,823

898,970

898,970

$0

$75,612,523

$75,612,523

Air Transportation State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$1,506,758 932,795
$2,439,553

$1,506,758

$1,506,758

932,795

932,795

$0

$2,439,553

$2,439,553

Airport Aid
State General Funds
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Total Funds

$11,646,149 6,500,000
$18,146,149

$11,646,149 6,500,000

$11,646,149 6,500,000

$0

$18,146,149

$18,146,149

Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting
State General Funds
Motor Fuel Funds
Federal Highway Administration Planning and Construction Other Funds
Total Funds

$898,585 3,599,813 8,270,257
62,257 $12,830,912

$898,585 3,599,813 8,270,257

$898,585 3,599,813 8,270,257

62,257

62,257

$0

$12,830,912

$12,830,912

Local Road Assistance Motor Fuel Funds Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Total Funds

$136,095,478 69,658,670
595,233 $206,349,381

$38,025,410 $38,025,410

$174,120,888 69,658,670
595,233 $244,374,791
253

$136,095,478 69,658,670
595,233 $206,349,381

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

$6,286,731 76,142,638 $82,429,369 (67,915,371)
0
($67,915,371) 0
$14,513,998

$29,659,047 826,557,516 $856,216,563 1,242,517,438
26,500,000
$1,269,017,438 7,417,336
$2,132,651,337

$638,837 3,965,573

$638,837 67,839,303 10,839,823

$4,604,410

898,970 $80,216,933

$803,552 $803,552

$2,310,310 932,795
$3,243,105

$4,809,308 $4,809,308

$16,455,457 6,500,000
$22,955,457

$2,470 164,964

$901,055 3,764,777 8,270,257

$167,434

62,257 $12,998,346

$20,605,128 $20,605,128

$156,700,606 69,658,670
595,233 $226,954,509

Department of Transportation
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Original Budget

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority
Motor Fuel Funds
Federal Highway Administration Planning and Construction Total Funds

$47,798,980

$13,255,835 13,608,008

$47,798,980 $26,863,843

Ports and Waterways

State General Funds

$1,523,402

Total Funds

$1,523,402

$0

Rail

State General Funds Other Funds

$297,483 88,239

Total Funds

$385,722

$0

State Highway System Construction and Improvement
Motor Fuel Funds
Federal Highway Administration Planning and Construction Other Funds
Total Funds

$284,967,946 1,032,888,665

$7,657,380 (13,608,008)

165,000 $1,318,021,611

($5,950,628)

State Highway System Maintenance
Motor Fuel Funds

$188,393,676

Federal Highway Administration Planning and Construction Other Funds

153,104,852 642,602

Total Funds

$342,141,130

$0

State Highway System Operations
Motor Fuel Funds

$25,685,255

Federal Highway Administration Planning and Construction Other Funds

35,670,542 4,026,240

Total Funds

$65,382,037

$0

$61,054,815 13,608,008
$74,662,823
$1,523,402 $1,523,402
$297,483 88,239
$385,722
$292,625,326 1,019,280,657
165,000 $1,312,070,983
$188,393,676 153,104,852
642,602 $342,141,130
$25,685,255 35,670,542
4,026,240 $65,382,037

$47,798,980
$47,798,980
$1,523,402 $1,523,402
$297,483 88,239
$385,722
$284,967,946 1,032,888,665
165,000 $1,318,021,611
$188,393,676 153,104,852
642,602 $342,141,130
$25,685,255 35,670,542
4,026,240 $65,382,037

$46,450,806

$94,249,786

$46,450,806

$94,249,786

$5,485 $5,485

$1,528,887 $1,528,887

$6,164 $6,164

$303,647 88,239
$391,886

($48,465) (67,915,371)

$284,919,481 964,973,294

($67,963,836)

165,000 $1,250,057,775

$4,198,242

$192,591,918 153,104,852

$4,198,242

642,602 $346,339,372

$806,390

$26,491,645 35,670,542

$806,390

4,026,240 $66,188,427

254

Department of Transportation
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Original Budget

Transit State General Funds Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Total Funds

$7,499,939 20,000,000
6,000 $27,505,939

$7,499,939 20,000,000

$7,499,939 20,000,000

6,000

6,000

$0

$27,505,939

$27,505,939

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

$20,915 $20,915

$7,520,854 20,000,000
6,000 $27,526,854

255

Department of Veterans Service
Amended FY 2008 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERAL FUNDS Program Budget Changes: Administration
1. Increase funds for emergency replacement of a chiller/cooling tower in the Wheeler building. Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes

Change Amount
$924,000 $924,000 $924,000

FY 2009 Budget Highlights
STATE GENERAL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($79,329) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($188). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Increase the Georgia Building Authority (GBA) real estate rental rate for office space.
Total Change
Program Budget Changes: Administration
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($4,103) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($10). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Provide one-time funds for temporary labor to assist with processing a backlog of veteran's case files.
6. Add 2 counselors, 1 records clerk and 1 administrative assistant positions. Total Change
Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Purpose: Provide for the interment of eligible Georgia veterans who served faithfully and honorably in the military service of our country.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($3,306) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($8). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Increase federal funds ($6,432,900) to reflect projected revenue receipts in FY 2009.
Total Change
Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Augusta
Purpose: Provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia veterans and serve as a teaching facility for the Medical College of Georgia.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment.
256

$103,050 79,517 (30,724) 15,173 0
$167,016
$4,236 4,113 (1,589)
15,173 20,000 113,142 $155,075
$2,647 3,314 (1,281) Yes
$4,680
$50,103

Department of Veterans Service
2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($31,907), and for structure adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($76).
3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Funding to offset inflationary healthcare costs related to pharmaceuticals and skilled nursing care,
increasing at a rate of 6-8% annually. 5. Increase federal funds ($2,716,806) to reflect projected expenditures.
Total Change
Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Milledgeville
Purpose: Provide both skilled nursing and domiciliary care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.
1. Delete one-time funding for repairs of the electrical system in the Wheeler Building (Total Funds: $1,450,000).
2. Increase federal funds ($2,434,449) to reflect projected expenditures. Total Change
Veterans Benefits
Purpose: 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.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009 ($40,013) and for structure
adjustments to the statewide salary plan ($94). 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Add 1 veterans' benefits counselor position to each of the Veterans Service Offices in Valdosta,
Augusta, and Newnan. 5. Employ a web-based software platform that would enable veterans to submit forms and claims
information to the state of Georgia Department of Veterans Services and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. 6. Increase funds for expected rental rates of the department's six field offices located in non-state owned office space. Total Change
Total State General Fund Changes
FY 2009 BOND FUNDED CAPITAL OUTLAY
See the section on "General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund" for information about $1,455,000 in new bonds that relate to the Department of Veterans Service.

31,983 (12,357) 99,055
Yes $168,784
($507,500) Yes
($507,500)
$46,064 40,107 (15,497)
215,550 300,000
8,100 $594,324 $415,363

257

Department of Veterans Service
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds TOTAL FUNDS

$25,286,306 $25,286,306
11,919,879 $37,206,185

$924,000 $924,000
0 $924,000

$26,210,306 $26,210,306
11,919,879 $38,130,185

$25,286,306 $25,286,306
11,919,879 $37,206,185

Administration State General Funds Total Funds

$695,585 $695,585

$924,000 $924,000

$1,619,585 $1,619,585

$695,585 $695,585

Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery
State General Funds
Federal Funds
Total Funds

$566,022 44,054
$610,076

$566,022

$566,022

44,054

44,054

$0

$610,076

$610,076

Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Augusta
State General Funds
Federal Funds
Total Funds

$5,960,242 3,104,750
$9,064,992

$5,960,242

$5,960,242

3,104,750

3,104,750

$0

$9,064,992

$9,064,992

Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Milledgeville
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

$12,009,788 $8,167,635
$20,177,423

$12,009,788

8,167,635

$0

$20,177,423

$12,009,788 8,167,635
$20,177,423

Veterans Benefits State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

$6,054,669 $603,440
$6,658,109

$6,054,669

6,054,669

$603,440

603,440

$0

$6,658,109

$6,658,109

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

$415,363 $415,363 10,641,655 $11,057,018

$25,701,669 $25,701,669
22,561,534 $48,263,203

$155,075 $155,075

$850,660 $850,660

$4,680 6,432,900 $6,437,580

$570,702 6,476,954 $7,047,656

$168,784 2,716,806 $2,885,590

$6,129,026 5,821,556
$11,950,582

($507,500) 1,491,949 $984,449

$11,502,288 9,659,584
$21,161,872

594,324 $594,324

6,648,993 603,440
$7,252,433

258

State Board of Workers' Compensation

FY 2009 Budget Highlights

STATE GENERAL FUNDS Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
Total Change

Change Amount
$359,754 150,451 (57,761) (300)
$452,144

Program Budget Changes:
Administration
Purpose: Provide superior access to the Georgia Workers' Compensation program for injured workers and employers in a manner that is sensitive, responsive, and effective.
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 1. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 2. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 3. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure.
4. Provide additional funds for increased real estate rents for alternative dispute resolution hearings. 5. Reduce Payments to the State Treasury. 6. Provide funding for on-going maintenance, software, and hardware support for the Integrated Claims
Management System. 7. Increase other funds ($25,000) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009.
Total Change

$22,765 24,894 (9,557) (33) 13,900
(345,361) 331,461
Yes $38,069

Administer the Workers' Comp Laws
Purpose: Provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the Georgia Workers' Compensation Law. 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2008 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 2.5% effective January 1, 2009. 3. Reduce the State Health Benefit Plan employer contribution rate from 22.843% to 22.165%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium rate structure. 5. Increase Other funds ($175,000) to reflect projected expenditures for FY 2009. Total Change

$336,989 125,557 (48,204) (267) Yes
$414,075

Total State General Fund Changes

$452,144

259

State Board of Workers' Compensation
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

Original Budget

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

$17,268,050 $17,268,050
0 $17,268,050

$0

$17,268,050

$0

$17,268,050

0

0

$0

$17,268,050

$17,268,050 $17,268,050
$17,268,050

$452,144 $452,144
200,000 $652,144

$17,720,194 $17,720,194
200,000 $17,920,194

Administration State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

$6,466,072 $6,466,072

$6,466,072

0

$0

$6,466,072

$6,466,072 $6,466,072

$38,069 25,000
$63,069

$6,504,141 25,000
$6,529,141

Administer Workers' Compensation Laws
State General Funds
Other Funds
Total Funds

$10,801,978 $10,801,978

$10,801,978

0

$0

$10,801,978

$10,801,978 $10,801,978

$414,075 175,000
$589,075

$11,216,053 175,000
$11,391,053

260

State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
Amended FY 2008 Highlights

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - Issued
STATE GENERAL FUNDS 1. Eliminate funds budgeted to recognize reserves for authorized but not issued debt for projects funded with State General Funds ($67,648,144). 2. Reduce funds to reflect excess debt service for issued bonds in FY 2008.
3. Reduce funds to reflect defeance of previously issued bonds for the Olympic Dorm projects.
4. Reduce funds to reflect savings from bonds purchased by the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission.
5. Increase funds for debt service on issued bonds. Total State General Funds
MOTOR FUEL FUNDS 1. Increase funds to cover debt service on issued bonds for the Department of Transportation. 2. Eliminate funds budgeted to recognize reserves for authorized but not issued debt for projects funded with Motor Fuel Funds ($37,385,000).
Total Motor Fuel Funds

Debt Service
Yes (83,107,781)
(7,831,878) (1,508,612) 100,120,650 $7,672,379
9,544,237 Yes
$9,544,237

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - New
REVENUE SHORTFALL RESERVE FOR K-12 NEEDS Education, State Board of
1. Reserve funds for K-12 needs.

Bond Term
20

2. Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Exceptional Growth for local school 20 construction.
Total Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

Principal Amount
$112,400,000 97,840,000
$210,240,000

Debt Service
$9,598,960 8,355,536
$17,954,496

FY 2009 Highlights
General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - Issued
Purpose: Transfer funds from GO Bonds New to GO Bonds Issued to reflect the issuance of new bonds. STATE GENERAL FUNDS
1. Transfer funds from GO Bonds New to GO Bonds Issued to reflect the issuance of new bonds.
2. Decrease debt service for existing obligation on issued bonds. 3. Reduce funds to reflect defeance of previously issued bonds for the Olympic
Dorm projects. 4. Decrease debt service to reflect the defeasance of previously issued bonds
due to a change in use. 5. Reduce debt service for issued bonds to reflect advanced payment included
in HB 989. 6. Repeal the authorization in HB 95 (FY 2008) of $710,000 in 5-year bonds for
the Georgia Ports Authority. Total State General Funds
261

93,487,595 (40,350,929)
(1,508,612) (7,831,878) (7,672,379)
(161,880) $35,961,917

State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

MOTOR FUEL FUNDS
1. Transfer funds from GO Bonds New to GO Bonds Issued to reflect the issuance of new bonds (Motor Fuel Funds).
2. Reduce debt service for authorized unissued bonds for the Department of Transportation (Motor Fuel Funds).
3. Increase debt service for existing obligation on issued bonds for the Department of Transportation (Motor Fuel Funds).
Total Motor Fuel Funds

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - New

Bond

Term

STATE GENERAL FUNDS

1. Transfer funds from GO Bonds New to GO Bonds Issued to reflect the

issuance of new bonds.

Principal Amount

Agriculture, Department of

1. Renovate and repair State Farmers' Markets statewide.

5

2. Design and site development of the Tifton Building Project, Tifton, Tift County. 20

Total Change

Community Affairs, Department of

Environmental Facilities Authority, Georgia
1. Provide funds for the state funded Water and Sewer Construction Loan 20 Program statewide.

2. Fund the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Match, Water and Sewer 20 Construction Loan Program statewide.

3. Fund the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Match, Water and Sewer 20 Construction Loan Program statewide.

4. Fund reservoirs and water system improvements statewide.

20

Total Change

$1,250,000 2,000,000
$3,250,000
$42,000,000 2,400,000 5,600,000
30,000,000 $80,000,000

Georgia Regional Transportation Authority
5. Acquire right-of-way and construct GRTA Xpress park-and-ride lots, multiple 20 counties.

$4,700,000

Corrections, Department of

1. Provide funds for major facility repairs statewide.

5

2. Provide funds for minor facility construction and renovations statewide.

5

3. Continue the funding of the Headquarters Relocation and Training Academy, 20 Forsyth, Monroe County.

4. Provide funds for security and life safety upgrades, statewide.

20

Total Change

Defense, Department of

1. Provide funds for facility and site improvements at Readiness Centers

5

(Armories), statewide, match Federal funds.

$5,000,000 4,000,000
15,650,000
9,880,000 $34,530,000
$1,365,000

5,980,100 (2,432,670) 28,482,991 $32,030,421 Debt Service (93,487,595)
$288,750 170,800
$459,550
$3,586,800 204,960 478,240
2,562,000 $6,832,000
$401,380
$1,155,000 924,000
1,336,510 843,752
$4,259,262
$315,315

262

State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

Economic Development, Department of

Georgia World Congress Center

1. Provide funds for Georgia World Congress Center and Centennial Olympic

5

Park, Atlanta, Fulton County.

2. Provide funds for property acquisition, design, and construction of the 20 Mangum Street property for parking, Atlanta, Fulton County.

Total Change

Education, State Board of

1. Fund vocational equipment statewide.

5

2. Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Regular Advance for local school 20 construction.

3. Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Low Wealth for local school construction.

20

4. Fund the schools that meet low wealth eligibility requirement to assist with 20 major capital projects.
Total Change

Forestry Commission, Georgia

1. Purchase firefighting equipment statewide.

5

2. Fund facilities maintenance statewide.

5

Total Change

Human Resources, Department of

1. Capital projects at Central State Hospital ($385,000) and Northwest Regional

5

Hospital ($560,000).

2. Fund statewide facility repairs and renovations for kitchens ($1,100,000) and 20 roofing ($2,355,000).

3. Fund facility and infrastructure repairs and equipment replacement: replace 20 culvert at steam plant ($930,000), replace laundry equipment and utilities ($5,180,000), and water system upgrades ($830,000) at Central State Hospital, Milledgeville, Baldwin County.
4. Replace air handler units ($925,000) and replace water lines ($585,000) at 20 West Central Georgia Regional Hospital, Columbus, Muscogee County.
5. Replace boilers at Southwestern State Hospital, Thomasville, Thomas 20 County.
6. Fund facility and infrastructure repairs: replace underground steam and 20 condensate lines ($615,000), install backflow preventers on water lines ($505,000), and new electrode steam boiler ($740,000) at Northwest Regional Hospital, Rome, Floyd County.
Total Change

Investigation, Georgia Bureau of

1. Design and construct a bomb truck garage, Perry, Houston County.

5

2. Design and construct a bomb truck garage, Savannah, Chatham County.

5

3. Fund facility roofing, electrical, and HVAC repairs and renovations statewide.

5

4. Fund roof replacement at headquarters building, Decatur, DeKalb County.

20

Total Change

Juvenile Justice, Department of

1. Fund facility repairs statewide.

5

2. Fund minor construction and renovations for facilities statewide.

5

263

$5,000,000 9,800,000
$14,800,000
$8,855,000 84,250,000
2,030,000 10,000,000 $105,135,000
$2,500,000 1,000,000
$3,500,000
$945,000 3,455,000 6,940,000
1,510,000 600,000
1,860,000
$15,310,000
$100,000 100,000 395,000 570,000
$1,165,000
$4,345,000 6,810,000

$1,155,000 836,920
$1,991,920
$2,045,505 7,194,950 173,362 854,000
$10,267,817
$577,500 231,000
$808,500
$218,295 295,057 592,676
128,954 51,240
158,844
$1,445,066
$23,100 23,100 91,245 48,678
$186,123
$1,003,695 1,573,110

State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

3. Expand the Clayton and Gwinnett RYDC's, complete construction of the 20 Laramore YDC, and design and begin construction of a new 64 bed YDC, and a new 150 bed RYDC.
Total Change

Natural Resources, Department of

1. Design of the Don Carter State Park (Chattahoochee River), Gainesville, Hall

5

County.

2. Fund beach restoration, Tybee Island, Chatham County.

5

3. Construct Resaca Battlefield Historic Site, Calhoun, Gordon County.

20

Total Change

Agricultural Exposition Authority, Georgia
4. Design, construct, and equip new horse barn and practice ring, Perry, 20 Houston County.

7,435,000
$18,590,000
$1,965,000 1,000,000 3,000,000
$5,965,000
$7,290,000

634,949
$3,211,754
$453,915 231,000 256,200
$941,115
$622,566

Jekyll Island State Park Authority
5. Provide funds for public infrastructure improvements at Jekyll Island State 20 Park, Glynn County.

$25,000,000

$2,135,000

Properties Commission, State

Building Authority, Georgia

1. Fund water and energy conservation improvements for Capitol Hill facilities,

5

Atlanta, Fulton County.

2. Fund demolition of DOT building and design of a parking deck, Atlanta, Fulton

5

County.

3. Fund remediation and replacement of fuel storage tanks at state owned sites 20 statewide.

Total Change

Public Safety, Department of

1. Replace the burn building, Georgia Fire Academy, Forsyth, Monroe County.

20

$5,405,000 5,000,000 3,000,000
$13,405,000
$1,700,000

$1,248,555 1,155,000 256,200
$2,659,755
$145,180

Board of Regents, University System of Georgia

1. Purchase equipment for Academic Classroom Building, Savannah State

5

University, Savannah, Chatham County.

2. Purchase equipment for the Professional Science Center Building, Macon

5

State College, Macon, Bibb County.

3. Purchase equipment for Academic Classroom & Laboratory Building, Fort

5

Valley State University, Fort Valley, Peach County.

4. Purchase equipment for College of Pharmacy Building, University of Georgia,

5

Athens, Clarke County.

5. Purchase equipment for Health Sciences Building, Kennesaw State

5

University, Kennesaw, Cobb County.

6. Design of Health Sciences Building, Coastal Georgia Community College,

5

Brunswick, Glynn County.

7. Design of Academic Facility, Gainesville State College, Gainesville, Hall

5

County.

8. Design of Special Collections Library, University of Georgia, Athens, Clarke

5

County.

9. Purchase equipment for R&D Infrastructure for science-based economic

5

development, Georgia Research Alliance statewide.

264

$1,900,000 2,600,000 2,100,000 4,500,000 4,500,000 1,000,000 2,400,000 1,500,000
19,000,000

$438,900 600,600 485,100
1,039,500 1,039,500
231,000 554,400 346,500 4,389,000

State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

10. Purchase equipment for the Traditional Industries Program (TIP) statewide.

5

11. Design the Classroom and Student Learning Center/Administration Building

5

for East Georgia College, Statesboro, Bulloch County.

12. Design of a consolidated School of Dentistry, School of Medicine, and

5

Education commons facility at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta,

Richmond County.

13. Renovate and equip Umbilical Cord Stem Cell Core Facility at Medical

5

College of Georgia, Augusta, Richmond County.

14. Purchase a Zeiss "Live Five": microscope system to allow researchers at the

5

Medical College of Georgia to capture high resolution images from living cells

at a rapid rate, Augusta, Richmond County.

15. Design the Jeff Davis Public Library as part of the Satilla Regional Library

5

System, Hazlehurst, Jeff Davis County.

16. Fund major repairs and rehabilitation, statewide.

20

17. Fund major repairs and rehabilitation, statewide.

20

18. Design, construct, and equip the School of Dentistry, Medical College of 20 Georgia, Augusta, Richmond County.

19. Design and construct the Engineering Technology Center, Southern 20 Polytechnic State University, Marietta, Cobb County.

20. Design and construct the renovation of the Math & Computer Science 20 Building, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, Lowndes County.

21. Fund construction of Northwest Campus Infrastructure, University of West 20 Georgia, Carrollton, Carroll County.
22. Design, construct, and equip the Remediation of the Business/Health Science 20 Building, Clayton State University, Morrow, Clayton County.

23. Design, construct, and equip the Hendricks Hall Renovation, Georgia 20 Southern University, Statesboro, Bulloch County.

24. Renovate the Hinman Technology Building, Georgia Institute of Technology, 20 Atlanta, Fulton County.
25. Design and construct the Marine Operations Infrastructure, Skidaway Institute 20 of Oceanography, Savannah, Chatham County.
26. Design and construct the Alpharetta Academic Facility, Georgia State 20 University and Georgia Perimeter College, Alpharetta, Fulton County.

27. Design and renovate the Tift, Lewis, and Herring Halls, Abraham Baldwin 20 Agricultural College, Tifton, Tift County.

28. Design of Teacher Education Building, Macon State College, Macon, Bibb 20 County.

29. Design and construct the Nursing/Health Building, Gordon College, 20 Barnesville, Lamar County.

30. Design and construct Nancy Guinn Memorial Library Addition, Conyers, 20 Rockdale County.

31. Design and construct Senoia Public Library, Senoia, Coweta County.

20

32. Design and construct Blackshear Memorial Library, Blackshear, Pierce 20

County.

33. Design and construct Houston County Library, Centerville, Houston County.

20

34. Provide funding for a New Prep School Facility, Georgia Military College, 20 Milledgeville, Baldwin County.
35. Plan, design, and begin construction of the Innovative Learning Resource 20 Center, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Fulton County.

36. Design, construct, and equip the Animal Rescue Center at Fort Valley State 20 University, Fort Valley, Peach County.

265

600,000 500,000 3,000,000
500,000 650,000
200,000 30,000,000 30,000,000 70,000,000 33,305,000
4,075,000 1,900,000 6,900,000 4,000,000 6,400,000 1,200,000 11,800,000 6,000,000 1,600,000 13,200,000 2,000,000 1,225,000 1,900,000 2,000,000 20,000,000 10,000,000
750,000

138,600 115,500 693,000
115,500 150,150
46,200 2,562,000 2,562,000 5,978,000 2,844,247
348,005 162,260 589,260 341,600 546,560 102,480 1,007,720 512,400 136,640 1,127,280 170,800 104,615 162,260 170,800 1,708,000 854,000
64,050

State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

37. Renovate the Speaker Murphy Library and Office, University of West Georgia, 20 Carrollton, Carroll County.
38. Design and construct a new Grantville Public Library as part of the Coweta 20 County Public Library System, Grantville, Coweta County.
39. Design and construct a branch library as part of the Forsyth County Public 20 Library, Cummings, Forsyth County.
40. Design and construct the Mildred L. Terry Branch Library as part of the 20 Chattahoochee Valley Regional Library System, Columbus, Muscogee County.
41. Design and construct the Fairplay Library, West Georgia Regional Library 20 System, Fairplay, Douglas County.
Total Change

Revenue, Department of

1. Continue implementation of the Integrated Tax System.

5

2. Develop and implement an Enterprise Data Warehouse.

5

Total Change

Technical College System of Georgia, The

1. Purchase equipment for construction projects, multiple technical colleges.

5

2. Replace obsolete equipment statewide.

5

3. Design a Transportation Logistics Center for East Central Technical College

5

in Fitzgerald, Douglas, Coffee County.

4. Design an Academic Classroom Building for the Mountain View Campus of

5

Chattahoochee Tech, Marietta, Cobb County.

5. Fund major repairs and rehabilitation, statewide.

20

6. Design and construct an Industrial Technology Building, Elbert County 20 Campus, Athens Technical College, Elberton, Elbert County.

7. Design and construct a classroom building, Cherokee County Campus, 20 Appalachian Technical College, Canton, Cherokee County.

8. Design and construct the Logistic Training Center (Building K), Albany 20 Technical College, Albany, Dougherty County.
9. Design and construct an Automotive Technology Building, Southeastern 20 Technical College, Vidalia, Toombs County.

10. Design and construct an auditorium, Lanier Technical College, Cumming, 20 Forsyth County.

11. Design and construct building expansion, Lanier Technical College, 20 Dawsonville, Dawson County.

12. Design and construct a Life Sciences Building, Gwinnett Technical College, 20 Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County.

13. Construct High School Career Academies located on public school campuses 20 statewide.

14. Design and construct Classroom Building Phase 2 for Southwest Georgia 20 Technical College, Thomasville, Thomas County.

15. Design, construct and equip the library renovation for Atlanta Technical 20 College, Atlanta, Fulton County.

Total Change

Transportation, Department of 1. Fund the Savannah Harbor Dike Disposal Area project, Savannah, Chatham 20 County, match Federal funds.
266

8,000,000 665,000
2,000,000 500,000
2,000,000 $316,370,000
$8,000,000 2,750,000
$10,750,000
$11,590,000 7,500,000 500,000 750,000
12,220,000 5,235,000 7,855,000 9,150,000 4,000,000 1,500,000 5,000,000
18,650,000 15,000,000 12,760,000
4,190,000 $115,900,000
$3,405,000

683,200 56,791
170,800 42,700
170,800 $33,562,718
$1,848,000 635,250
$2,483,250
$2,677,290 1,732,500 115,500 173,250 1,043,588 447,069 670,817 781,410 341,600 128,100 427,000 1,592,710 1,281,000 1,089,704 357,826
$12,859,364
$290,787

State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

Veterans Services, Georgia 1. Provide funds for a metal roofing system and mechanical upgrades, Wood 20 Building, Georgia War Veterans Home, Milledgeville, Baldwin County, match Federal funds. 2. Provide funds for energy upgrades including windows and insulation, Wheeler 20 Building, Georgia War Veterans Home, Milledgeville, Baldwin County, match Federal funds.
Total Change
Total: State General Funds - New

MOTOR FUEL FUNDS 1. Transfer funds from GO Bonds New to GO Bonds Issued to reflect the issuance of new bonds.

Transportation, Department of

1. Provide funds for the Fast Forward program statewide.

20

2. Replace the district office in Tennille, Washington County.

20

Total Change

Total: Motor Fuel Funds - New

Total: State Funds

$680,000 775,000
$1,455,000 $782,220,000
$230,000,000 10,500,000
$240,500,000 $240,500,000 $1,022,720,000

$58,072 66,185
$124,257 $85,687,364
(5,980,100)
$19,642,000 896,700
20,538,700 $14,558,600 $100,245,964

267

State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
Program Budget Financial Summary

Amended FY 2008

Original Budget

Change

Final Budget

Original Budget

FY 2009 Change

Final Budget

Department Budget Summary

State General Funds Motor Fuel Funs Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs TOTAL STATE FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS

$765,596,669 169,012,322 0
$934,608,991 $934,608,991

$7,672,379 9,544,237
17,954,496
$35,171,112 $35,171,112

$773,269,048 178,556,559 17,954,496
$969,780,103 $969,780,103

$765,596,669 169,012,322 0
$934,608,991 $934,608,991

$28,477,001 46,589,021 0
$75,066,022 $75,066,022

$794,073,670 215,601,343 0
$1,009,675,013 $1,009,675,013

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - Issued
State General Funds Motor Fuel Funds Total Funds

$672,109,074 163,032,222
$835,141,296

$7,672,379 9,544,237
$7,672,379

$679,781,453 172,576,459
$852,357,912

$672,109,074 163,032,222
$835,141,296

$35,961,917 32,030,421
$67,992,338

$708,070,991 195,062,643
$903,133,634

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - New
State General Funds Motor Fuel Funds Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs Total Funds

$93,487,595 5,980,100
$99,467,695

17,954,496 $0

$93,487,595 5,980,100
17,954,496
$99,467,695

$93,487,595 5,980,100
$99,467,695

($7,484,916) 14,558,600
$7,073,684

$86,002,679 20,538,700 0
$106,541,379

268

Local Assistance Grants
FY 2009 Highlights

Recipient

Description / Purpose

Amount

Local Assistance Grants are included in the State General Funds appropriation for the Department of Community Affairs.

1. Appling County 2. Appling County 3. Atkinson County 4. Bacon County 5. Baker County 6. Baldwin County
7. Baldwin County
8. Bartow County
9. Ben Hill County 10. Ben Hill County
11. Berrien County 12. Bibb County 13. Brantley County 14. Brooks County 15. Bulloch County 16. Burke County 17. Butts County
18. Carroll County 19. Catoosa County 20. Chatham County 21. Chattooga County 22. Chattooga County 23. Chattooga County
24. Clay County 25. Clay County
26. Clay County 27. Clayton County
28. Cobb County

Assist with funds to purchase materials and equipment for new extension office.
Renovate the Baxley Livestock Barn and Arena. Assist with funds for infrastructure improvements at courthouse building. Assist with funds for infrastructure improvements at Bacon County Board of Registrars. Assist with the purchase of a fire truck for the Patmos Volunteer Fire Department. Provide funds to purchase materials and supplies to aid in the restoration of Georgia's Old Capital Museum.
Provide funds for the purchase of materials and equipment to aid in the renovation of office space for the Baldwin County Domestic Violence Program.
Assist with operational expenses for the 4-H and Youth Education Programs at UGA College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Cooperative Extension Services. Assist with funds to the Jissamine House for the purchase of a handicap van. Provide funds to aid in infrastructure improvements to local fire station for the Ben Hill County Volunteer Fire Department. Purchase surveillance equipment, recording devices, holsters, handcuffs and other items for the sheriff's department. Assist with funds for infrastructure improvements to Claystone Park.
Provide funds to make infrastructure improvements at local industrial park.
Provide funds to purchase personal protection suits for the Brooks County Volunteer Fire Department. Assist with funds to aid in the purchase of Hydraulic Rescue Tools.
Purchase drug task force equipment for the county sheriff's department.
Assist with funds to purchase materials and supplies to aid in the construction of a mobile fire safety training house for the Flovilla and Jackson Fire Departments. Provide funds to finish the Carroll County Veterans Memorial Park project.
Provide funds for ARC Sewer expansion.
Provide funding for infrastructure improvements to the Cooper Center and Shad Wilson Annex. Renovate the Sublinga Community Center.
Promote tourism through the Chattooga County Tourism Committee.
Assist with funding to aid in purchase of public safety equipment for the Chattooga County Mutual Aid Association. Provide funds to upgrade Tax Assessor's Office with ARC GIS software.
Provide funds for the purchase of materials and equipment to aid in the construction of the National Museum of Commercial Aviation. Provide funds to House of Dawn, Inc. to purchase equipment. Provide nutritional workshops, supplies, educational materials, gym and technical equipment and youth based activities for the Cornerstone Association, Inc. Trim Fitness Zone. Assist with moving the historic chapel at the 116th Air Wing of Dobbins Air Force Base.

$3,000 20,000
5,000 3,000 15,000 10,000
10,000
25,000
7,000 7,000
10,000 7,500
17,000 5,000
15,000 20,000 15,000
10,000 10,000
3,000 5,000 10,000 5,000
6,000 2,500
2,500 5,000
20,000

269

Recipient
29. Cobb County 30. Coffee County 31. Coffee County 32. Coffee County 33. Columbia County
34. Columbia County
35. Columbia County 36. Cook County
37. Crisp County 38. Crisp County 39. Crisp County 40. Crisp County 41. Dade County 42. Decatur County 43. DeKalb County
44. Douglas County 45. Dooly County
46. Early County 47. Echols County
48. Echols County 49. Effingham County 50. Effingham County 51. Effingham County 52. Elbert County
53. Elbert County 54. Fayette County 55. Forsyth County
56. Fulton County
57. Fulton County
58. Fulton County
59. Gilmer County

Local Assistance Grants
FY 2009 Highlights

Description / Purpose

Amount

Provide funds for the purchase of materials and supplies for renovations at the Family Life Restoration Center. Assist with funding for the construction of emergency operations center.
Construct an emergency operations center. Purchase fire truck, cab and chassis for the forestry department. Assist with funds to aid in the purchase of equipment and supplies for the Martinez - Evans Little League. Assist with funds to aid in the purchase of materials and equipment for the Columbia County Recreation Department. Provide funds to the Columbia County Sheriff's Department for technology improvements. Replace boiler and AC unit in the Cook County Library through the Coastal Plain Regional Library System. Assist with funding to the Crisp County Art Alliance for materials and supplies for the Arts Alliance Pre-K program. Implement a reverse 911 system called Code RED.
Upgrade the audio and visual technology in Superior Courtrooms. Purchase hardware and software in accordance with the Judicial Data Exchange Program for the Probate Court. Provide walking track for Davis Community Center.
Assist with funding to improve local telecommunications infrastructure for Decatur County Fire and Rescue. Assist with funding to purchase materials and supplies to help Park Pride-Druid Hills Civic Association construct a low activity neighborhood pocket park. Provide funds for transportation infrastructure improvements.
Provide funds for infrastructure improvements to the Humane Society Animal Hospital.
Purchase office equipment for the Pataula Center for Children.
Assist with funds for materials and supplies to aid in renovation project at local Echols County Park. Construct walking path for the park.
Assist with funding for infrastructure improvements at Effingham County Fair Grounds. Assist with funding for the purchase of public safety equipment for the City of Guyton. Purchase handheld and laptop computers for county sheriff's office.
Assist with funding to buy equipment for improvements to Fortsonia Volunteer Fire Department. Provide funding for required infrastructure improvements at Emergency Services Building. Purchase thermal imaging devices for the county fire department.
Provide funds to aid in the repair and maintenance of the Lake Lanier VHF Radio Tower (Safety Communications).
Cover costs that may be incurred prior to the City of Dunwoody receiving tax revenue.
Replace water heaters and retrofit for water conservation for the QLS Apartments.
Assist with funding of operational expenses to enable the Georgia Association for Prader-Willi Syndrome to provide support to families and caregivers.
Provide funds for the purchase of construction materials for the Gilmer County Health Department.
270

2,000 10,000 10,000 40,000 10,000
15,000
15,000 10,000
5,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
5,000 10,000
5,000
30,000 5,000
5,000 3,000
10,000 10,000
2,500 11,000 20,000
20,000 9,000
25,000
40,000
15,000
18,461
10,000

Recipient
60. Glascock County 61. Gordon County
62. Gwinnett County
63. Gwinnett County
64. Gwinnett County
65. Habersham County 66. Habersham County 67. Hall County 68. Hall County 69. Hall County
70. Harris County 71. Hart County 72. Hart County 73. Henry County 74. Henry County 75. Henry County 76. Houston County 77. Irwin County 78. Jackson County
79. Jeff Davis County
80. Jeff Davis County
81. Jeff Davis County 82. Jefferson County
83. Jenkins County
84. Jenkins County 85. Johnson County 86. Johnson County 87. Jones County
88. Jones County 89. Lamar County
90. Lanier County

Local Assistance Grants
FY 2009 Highlights

Description / Purpose

Amount

Assist with a down payment on a fire truck for the fire department.
Assist with operational expenses for the Winner's Club of Calhoun family and child support organizations. Construct sidewalks, transit shelters and landscaping of the corridor between Lanasol Drive and Amwiler Road along Buford Highway. Assist with operation expenses for the International Family Center, Inc. domestic prevention and parenting classes and programs. Assist with funding for materials and equipment to aid the Gwinnett Village CID with infrastructure improvements.
Assist with funding the Prevent Child Abuse Habersham program.
Assist with a pilot child abuse task force.
Provide funds to aid in the storage, cataloging and security efforts at the Northeast Georgia History Center. Repair HVAC for county library system.
Assist with purchasing a facility for the Field of Dreams Charity through North Georgia Community Foundation. Construct two visitor huts along Pine Mountain Trail. Assist with upgrading home and program costs for the Achievers, Inc. Assist with covering fees and expenses for the Hart County Community Theatre.
Assist with funds to aid the Ferst Foundation for Henry County with the purchase of books. Renovate Veterans Wall of Honor McDonough Memorial.
Purchase computers and software for the after school program at ShilohMcDonough Community Outreach, Inc. Assist with funds to Hodac, Inc. for the purchase of materials and equipment for Gateway Cottage. Provide funds for materials and equipment to aid in security efforts at county court house. Purchase thermal imaging camera and multi-gas detector for the South Jackson Area Volunteer Fire Department. Assist with funds for renovations and infrastructure improvements at public park in Snipesville, Georgia.
Assist with the purchase of materials and equipment to aid in infrastructure improvements at Jeff Davis Fairgrounds.
Provide media outlets to promote tourism.
Provide funds to purchase equipment for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department to aid in public safety efforts. Assist with funding to make infrastructure repairs to the Jenkins County Public Library. Purchase drug task force equipment for the county sheriff's department.
Purchase 4-H materials and supplies. Purchase recreation equipment for city recreation programs.
Assist with funding for the purchase of first responder fire vehicle at the Jones County District 5 Fire Department.
Purchase sod grass and sprinkler system for the county courthouse.
Purchase evidence collection vehicle to serve Barnesville, Milner, Gordon College Police Departments and Lamar County Sheriff's Office. Provide funds to purchase materials and supplies to aid in restoration and repair of the roof at W.L. Miller Library.

20,000 20,000
20,000
20,000
5,000
10,000 10,000 20,000 20,000 50,000
30,000 10,000
7,500 15,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
7,000 3,000
5,000
1,000
10,000 25,000
2,500
20,000 2,500
10,000 20,000
12,000 50,000
12,000

271

Recipient
91. Laurens County
92. Laurens County
93. Laurens County
94. Liberty County 95. Liberty County 96. Liberty County
97. Lincoln County 98. Long County 99. Long County 100. Madison County 101. Madison County 102. Mitchell County 103. Montgomery County 104. Newton County 105. Oglethorpe County 106. Paulding County 107. Peach County 108. Pierce County 109. Polk County
110. Polk County 111. Pulaski County 112. Quitman County 113. Richmond County 114. Richmond County
115. Richmond County 116. Richmond County
117. Richmond County
118. Richmond County
119. Richmond County

Local Assistance Grants
FY 2009 Highlights

Description / Purpose

Amount

Assist with funds to purchase a fire safety vehicle for the Laurens County Rural Fire Department (Polaris Ranger).
Provide funds to aid in the purchase of a rescue phone system for the Laurens County Sheriff's Department.
Provide funds to aid in the purchase of safety equipment for Laurens County Sheriff's Department. Purchase benches and tables and establish walking trail for the passive park. Assist with the design of a new EMS headquarters for the Liberty Regional Medical Center serving Liberty and Long Counties. Provide funds for the purchase of materials and supplies to aid in the restoration of a local water tower. Assist Lincoln County Historical Society Inc. with repairs and a security camera purchase. Build new field and walking trail for the recreation department.
Build a vault onto the courthouse for the Clerk of the Superior Court.
Purchase two fully equipped police vehicles. Renovate restrooms and concession stands at Colbert Park.
Assist with funds to aid in the purchase of equipment for Mitchell County Fire Departments. Provide funds for materials and equipment for Montgomery County 4-H Club.
Assist the Newton County Recreation Commission with the purchase of bus transportation. Assist with infrastructure improvements at recreation department clubhouse.
Purchase security cameras for the YWCA Early Learning Center. Assist with funds for infrastructure improvements at North Peach Recreation Park. Complete the commemorative fountain for the county courthouse.
Provide funding to the Aragon Historical Society for renovation and infrastructure improvements. Purchase recreational equipment for the county Boys and Girls Club.
Provide funds for maintenance at M.E. Roben Library.
Assist with the purchase of an ambulance.
Provide funds for the purchase of equipment and materials for the East Augusta Community Center. Assist with funds for the purchase of materials and supplies to restore Mater City Little League bathroom facilities. Assist with funds to purchase equipment and supplies for the Augusta Main Library. Assist with the operational expenses for the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History.
Provide disaster relief assistance to the families affected by the fires and preparedness education to the citizens served by the American Red Cross of Augusta.
Provide funds for program scholarships and additional staff for the MACH Academy Inc. after school educational and recreational programs.
Assist with building capacity to provide care to indigent patients for the Lamar Medical Center.

8,000
15,000
8,000
10,000 20,000
5,200
10,175 5,000
25,000 25,000 25,000 14,000
8,000 5,000 8,000 19,000 10,000 10,000 5,000
25,000 5,000
15,000 2,000
15,000
15,000 5,000
5,000
5,000
10,000

272

Recipient
120. Rockdale County
121. Rockdale County 122. Schley County
123. Screven County
124. Screven County 125. Stewart County 126. Sumter County 127. Thomas County 128. Thomas County
129. Tift County
130. Tift County 131. Tift County 132. Tift County 133. Tift County 134. Tift County 135. Tift County 136. Toombs County 137. Treutlen County 138. Union County
139. Walker County
140. Walker County
141. Walker County 142. Walton County 143. Warren County 144. Warren County 145. Warren County 146. Washington County 147. Wayne County 148. Whitfield County 149. Wilcox County
150. Wilkes County

Local Assistance Grants
FY 2009 Highlights

Description / Purpose

Amount

Assist with funds to the Conyers Rockdale Council for the Arts for the purchase of materials and equipment for the construction of community arts gallery and education center. Purchase Veriplate system for detecting stolen cars. Assist with funds for the purchase of laptop and handheld computers for Schley County Sheriff's Office.
Assist with funding for public safety equipment for Screven County Sheriff's Department.
Purchase drug task force equipment for the county sheriff's department.
Purchase a new cardiac monitor/defibrillator for Stewart County Medical Center.
Purchase laptops and hand held computers for Sumter County Sheriff's Office. Assist with funds for materials and supplies to aid Thomas County Library System. Provide funds for the purchase of materials and supplies for Thomas County Coalition of Promise and Prevention.
Assist with the purchase of equipment for infrastructure improvements to the Tift County Livestock Facility. Provide funding for the infrastructure improvements to The Patticake House.
Upgrade and replace playground equipment for Puckett Park, Haire Park and Copeland Park. Assist with providing operational funds for an existing summer day camp program through the county recreation department. Construct community state park. Replace, repair, upkeep and upgrade local recreational youth baseball and softball fields. Renovate and expand the Tift County Multipurpose Livestock Building.
Provide funds for the purchase of equipment for the Toombs County Recreation Department. Purchase equipment to furnish new county jail. Assist with funds to aid in the construction of a fire station for the Union County Volunteer Fire Department. Assist with funds to make infrastructure improvements and renovations at the Marsh House. Assist with funds to the Walker County African American Historical and Alumni Association to make repairs and improvements to Masonic Lodge #221.
Promote economic development and/or tourism. Purchase digital video cameras for sheriff's department cars.
Assist with funds to aid in the purchase of materials and supplies for the restoration of the Knox Theater in Warren County. Build a train garden outside the Old East Warrenton Depot. Assist with phase one of the Knox Theater renovation project.
Purchase drug task force equipment for the county sheriff's department.
Assist with funds to purchase a new public safety vehicle for Wayne County.
Purchase interpretive signs for the historic Prater's Mill and Farm.
Purchase gear, weapons, in-car video cameras and vehicle emergency equipment for sheriff's department. Provide funds for the construction of an ambulance station for Wilkes County EMS.

10,000
20,000 4,000
2,500
20,000 25,000 11,000
2,000 2,000
10,000
10,000 10,000 10,000
10,000 20,000 20,000
7,000 20,000
5,000
8,000
10,000
10,000 17,000
5,000 25,000 20,000 20,000
3,000 25,000 10,000
5,000

273

Recipient
151. Wilkes County 152. Worth County 153. City of Acworth 154. City of Adel 155. City of Adrian 156. City of Albany 157. City of Albany 158. City of Albany 159. City of Alma 160. City of Alma 161. City of Arlington 162. City of Ashburn
163. City of Atlanta 164. City of Atlanta 165. City of Atlanta 166. City of Atlanta 167. City of Atlanta 168. City of Atlanta 169. City of Atlanta 170. City of Atlanta
171. City of Atlanta
172. City of Atlanta
173. City of Atlanta
174. City of Atlanta
175. City of Atlanta
176. City of Atlanta 177. City of Atlanta
178. City of Atlanta 179. City of Auburn 180. City of Augusta 181. City of Augusta

Local Assistance Grants
FY 2009 Highlights

Description / Purpose

Amount

Complete the addition to the county ambulance station.
Assist with funds to purchase equipment and supplies to make recreation safety improvements. Assist with phase one of the Tanyard Creek Park Trail Project.
Restore the old Adel Post Office into a museum.
Assist in the purchase of computers and software to update city computers.
Assist with the purchase of a vehicle fire trainer for the city fire department.
Provide funds for the Peanut Institute. Assist with purchase of materials and supplies for the construction of a regional fire training site. Assist with funding to make infrastructure improvements for Veterans Memorial Park. Replace seats for the Old Theatre downtown.
Provide funds for a transportation vehicle for the Senior Center for the Elderly.
Assist with funding for the purchase of trailer and public safety equipment for the Ashburn Fire Department. Assist with funds to aid Park Pride of Atlanta-Collier Park with improvements for park seating areas. Assist with funds to The Wren's Nest for painting and infrastructure improvements. Purchase appliances, software, fax, printer and equipment and renovate adult day care for the Intergenerational Resource Center, Inc. Purchase equipment and assist with improvements to the office for the Community Design Center. Assist with senior citizen program costs for the Andrew and Walter Young Family YMCA. Renovate and provide funds for safety measures for Burbank Park.
Purchase new roof for the Kappa Omega Community Center.
Assist with the operation expenses for the Agape Community Center after-school and summer enrichment programs. Assist with senior citizen enrichment services for the Harriett G. Darnell Senior Multipurpose Facility. Purchase computers, uniforms and supplies for the City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Weed and Seed. Purchase computers, books and software for the after school program at the Butler Street YMCA.
Assist with tuition costs for campers attending Cascade Community Services, Inc. Summer Camp.
Assist with archaeological research in Telfair, Wheeler, and Coffee counties through the Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Assist with funding the arts for the National Black Arts Festival, Inc.
Provide funds to the Pittsburgh Community Improvement Association to purchase materials and supplies to aid in youth development.
Assist with funding to purchase security cameras for the Historic Business Association/DBA Old Fourth Ward Association. Aid in the purchase of books and equipment for new library.
Purchase a new van for the Kids Restart, Inc. Provide support for the 2009 National Science Olympiad held at Augusta State University.
274

20,000 9,350
50,000 5,000 2,000
15,000 20,000
2,000 3,000 8,000 10,000 10,000
5,000 10,000 15,000
5,000 5,000 5,000 10,000 10,000
10,000
10,000
15,000
15,000
20,000
50,000 6,000
5,000 20,000
4,000 10,000

Recipient
182. City of Bainbridge 183. City of Bainbridge 184. City of Ball Ground
185. City of Ball Ground 186. City of Ball Ground 187. City of Baxley 188. City of Bremen 189. City of Bronwood
190. City of Brunswick
191. City of Brunswick
192. City of Byron
193. City of Cedartown 194. City of Chamblee 195. City of Chickamauga 196. City of Chickamauga 197. City of Clarkston 198. City of Clarkston 199. City of Clarkston 200. City of Claxton
201. City of Cobbtown 202. City of Collins 203. City of Colquitt 204. City of Columbus 205. City of Columbus 206. City of Columbus 207. City of Columbus 208. City of Columbus
209. City of Columbus 210. City of Columbus
211. City of Columbus 212. City of Commerce

Local Assistance Grants
FY 2009 Highlights

Description / Purpose

Amount

Improve city sidewalks.
Purchase police carbines.
Provide funds to aid in leak detection, repair, and replacement of lines in the city water system.
Provide funds to aid in leak detection, repair, and replacement of lines in the city water system. Provide funds to aid in leak detection, repair, and replacement of lines in the city water system. Assist with the purchase of radar speed signs to aid in traffic enforcement.
Assist with funds to purchase a van for Bremen Senior Citizens.
Assist in the purchase of supplies and operational equipment for the Positive Direction After School Program.
Provide funds to assist with the purchase of materials and equipment for improvements to existing wireless network. Assist with the Chinese Sister City Regional Program Initiative at the Coastal Georgia Regional Development Center. Assist with funding for the purchase of construction materials for a new fire station. Assist with the Wheelchair Athlete Training Camp and 5K Road Race.
Assist with funding for equipment and supplies for the Cure Childhood Cancer program. Promote economic development and/or tourism.
Renovate the historic Crawfish Springs Masonic Lodge #300.
Provide operation funds for the Clarkston Community Center.
Assist with program costs for Positive Growth, Inc.
Assist with funds to aid in the restoration of the Clarkston Women's Club.
Provide funds to aid in the purchase of materials and equipment for the Claxton Volunteer Fire Department.
Purchase new radios for volunteer fire department. Provide funds to aid in the purchase of a patrol car to aid in public safety efforts.
Paint murals on silos through the Colquitt-Miller County Arts Council. Provide community study hall resources for the Neighborhoods Focused on African-American Youth, Inc. Assist with workshop and training for 100 Women on the Move, Inc.
Develop new theatre audience, train new talent, produce theatre entertainment and summer camp programs for Liberty Theatre Cultural Center, Inc. Assist with Lonnie Jackson memorial project for the Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission. Assist with the program costs for the Contact 211, Fiscal Agent for the Chattahoochee Valley VITA Coalition through the Columbus Consolidated Government. Maintain residential home for the Noah's Arc/Clean Spirits, Inc.
Purchase equipment, concessions and other team necessities for the Sally Little League. Maintain and continue programs to address teen violence for the Highland Center. Aid with the purchase of personal protection equipment for the Commerce Fire Department.

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10,000
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5,000 10,000
13,968 10,000 20,000
3,000 4,000 10,000 2,000 2,000
2,000 3,000
4,000 4,000

275

Local Assistance Grants
FY 2009 Highlights

Recipient

Description / Purpose

Amount

213. City of Conyers
214. City of Cuthbert 215. City of Dacula 216. City of Dallas
217. City of Dalton 218. City of Darien
219. City of Decatur
220. City of Demorest 221. City of Doerun
222. City of Donaldsonville 223. City of Douglasville 224. City of East Point 225. City of Eastman
226. City of Eatonton
227. City of Ellenton 228. City of Fargo 229. City of Flowery Branch 230. City of Forest Park
231. City of Fort Oglethorpe 232. City of Funston 233. City of Gainesville 234. City of Gainesville 235. City of Glennville
236. City of Glennville 237. City of Good Hope 238. City of Graham
239. City of Graham 240. City of Grantville
241. City of Gumbranch
242. City of Guyton 243. City of Hawkinsville 244. City of Hazlehurst
245. City of Hazlehurst

Purchase restrooms for the visual arts center for the Olde Town Conyers Gallery and Art Education Center. Replace the roof on the Carnegie Library Building. Restore turn of the century school house for the Harbins Community Club, Inc.
Assist with funds to aid in construction efforts for City of Dallas downtown development. Assist with funds to purchase materials and supplies to repair the Emery Center Building. Assist with funds for the purchase of equipment for communications infrastructure network for first responders. Support Educational Outreach Programming, Temple Art Gallery Exhibits and DeKalb Council for the Arts, Inc.
Assist with funds to aid in the construction of a new dais for the City of Demorest.
Assist with funds to purchase materials and supplies for infrastructure improvements at City of Doerun Recreational Complex.
Provide back up generator for the city's main water well. Assist with economic and tourism development. Retrofit homes to conserve water for senior citizens. Assist with funds to aid in the purchase of equipment to reduce local transportation issues. Provide funds for closed circuit monitoring system at Eatonton Early Childhood Development Center, Inc. Assist with funds to make repairs and renovations to damaged water tank.
Purchase a used fire truck.
Assist with funds for materials and equipment to improve water infrastructure. Provide emergency food for the Clayton County Community Services Authority Food Pantry. Promote economic development and/or tourism.
Assist with funds for infrastructure improvements for city hall. Provide funds for the North East Georgia History project at Brenau University.
Assist with funds for the Physicians Healthcare Coordination Initiative.
Provide funds to aid in the purchase of materials and equipment for the Glennville Volunteer Fire Department. Purchase a Gator with accessories for the city recreation department. Provide funds for capital improvements for purposes of historic preservation.
Assist with funds for materials and equipment for infrastructure improvements at Graham City Hall building. Purchase equipment for volunteer fire department. Assist with funding for the restoration of the Griffin Street Community Activity Facility. Construct a new playground, repair city hall and purchase office equipment and furniture.
Renovate the Old Guyton School Gymnasium. Assist with upkeep and maintenance of the Opera House.
Assist with funds for the purchase of materials and equipment to aid in infrastructure improvements. Purchase cable equipment.

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35,000 20,000
10,000
20,000 5,000
15,000 20,000 10,000
5,000
8,000
30,000 10,000 40,000 10,000
10,000 5,000
20,000 50,000 10,000
10,000 20,000
3,000
5,000 25,000
15,000
10,000 10,000
3,000
5,000

276

Recipient
246. City of Homerville
247. City of Homerville 248. City of Irwinton
249. City of Jefferson 250. City of Jesup 251. City of Johns Creek
252. City of Johns Creek 253. City of Johns Creek 254. City of Jonesboro 255. City of Kingsland
256. City of Kite 257. City of Kite 258. City of LaFayette 259. City of Lakeland
260. City of Lawrenceville
261. City of Lawrenceville
262. City of Lawrenceville
263. City of Lawrenceville 264. City of Lilburn 265. City of Locust Grove 266. City of Louisville 267. City of Ludowici 268. City of Lula 269. City of Macon
270. City of Macon 271. City of Macon 272. City of Macon 273. City of McDonough 274. City of Metter
275. City of Metter 276. City of Milan 277. City of Milledgeville
278. City of Milledgeville 279. City of Milton 280. City of Montezuma
281. City of Morven

Local Assistance Grants
FY 2009 Highlights

Description / Purpose

Amount

Assist with funds to purchase materials and supplies to aid in the reconstruction of the local volunteer fire department. Rebuild the volunteer fire department.
Provide funds to purchase materials and equipment for water infrastructure improvements. Purchase set of extraction tools for City of Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department.
Assist with funds for materials and equipment for the Jesup Mayor's Office. Assist with funds to the Ocee Arts Center at Johns Creek for camp improvements. Assist with funds to aid in a renovation project for Autrey Mill Program Center. Assist with funds for the renovation of Newtown Park Community House.
Provide for the Jonesboro Lighthouse.
Purchase virtual reality simulators with scenario library, training weapons and accessories for the Kingsland Police Department Regional Training Center. Purchase park tables. Purchase mosquito sprayer. Replace event materials destroyed in recent fire.
Assist with funding to the Oaklawn Foundation to purchase equipment for improvements to facilities. Assist the City of Lawrenceville with traffic and community development improvements. Assist with developing walking trails and alternative transportation connecting neighborhoods. Engineer transportation corridor connecting downtown Lawrenceville with Georgia Gwinnett College. Assist with re-opening wells as supplement to existing water supply. Purchase equipment for emergency communication centers.
Purchase digital video cameras for police department cars.
Upgrade computer hardware and software. Purchase in-car video systems for city police department patrol cars.
Assist with the Veterans Park.
Assist New Town Macon, Inc. with funds for the improvement of walkways and downtown infrastructure. Assist with program costs for Crystal's Cause through Volunteer Macon.
Improve public alley in downtown.
Stabilize the Douglass Theatre.
Purchase computers and printers for the Grier Senior Manor.
Assist with funds to aid in the purchase of safety fencing and bollards for walking trail. Purchase new playground equipment for city's recreation department.
Purchase and move Old SAL Caboose with cupola.
Repair and replace roof and install HVAC in the historic John Marlor House and Arts Center. Purchase mobile data computers for police department vehicles. Assist with funds for traffic congestion relief study.
Assist with funds to improve and eliminate issues with current water infrastructure. Assist with funds to purchase materials and supplies to aid Morven Landmarks, Inc. in the completion of restoration project for Old Morven High School.

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10,000 30,000
5,000 3,000 50,000
40,000 10,000 22,000 20,000
3,600 5,800 2,500 35,000
40,000
20,000
20,000
20,000 10,000 20,000 15,000
5,000 10,000 15,000
5,000 10,000 40,000 10,000 16,000
10,000 6,500
26,550
30,000 15,000 15,000
4,000

277

Recipient
282. City of Mount Zion 283. City of Nahunta
284. City of Ochlocknee
285. City of Odum
286. City of Odum 287. City of Parrott
288. City of Patterson 289. City of Patterson
290. City of Payne 291. City of Pelham 292. City of Pelham
293. City of Pembroke
294. City of Pembroke 295. City of Perry 296. City of Pinehurst 297. City of Pooler 298. City of Quitman
299. City of Ray City
300. City of Rebecca 301. City of Reidsville 302. City of Rhine 303. City of Richmond Hill
304. City of Ringgold 305. City of Ringgold 306. City of Riverdale 307. City of Roberta 308. City of Rochelle 309. City of Rome
310. City of Rome
311. City of Rome 312. City of Roswell 313. City of Roswell 314. City of Royston

Local Assistance Grants
FY 2009 Highlights

Description / Purpose

Amount

Purchase 15-passenger van for the Mount Zion Senior Citizen Center.
Provide funds to aid in the purchase of materials and equipment for city infrastructure repair. Replace roof on senior citizens and community center buildings and other repairs. Assist with funds to aid in the purchase of materials and equipment for infrastructure improvements at Odum City Hall. Improve city hall.
Provide funds for the purchase of personal protection equipment for the Parrott Volunteer Fire Department. Provide funds to make infrastructure repairs and improvements.
Replace dilapidated fixtures and remove mold in EMT and police department buildings. Aid in the purchase of fire hydrants and leak detection and prevention equipment.
Assist with funds to aid improvements to the water infrastructure for the City of Pelham. Assist with funds to purchase of materials and equipment for infrastructure improvement at Pelham Senior Center. Provide funds to the Pembroke Police Department to purchase materials and equipment for restoration project at local teen center.
Purchase in-car cameras for police department cars.
Assist with the construction of a new animal shelter facility.
Assist in the purchase of computers and equipment for city hall.
Provide funds for improvements to Glesson Park. Assist with rehabilitating former city hall police department building to provide space for Quitman Campus of Valdosta Tech. Provide funds to purchase materials and supplies to aid in the repair of local senior center.
Provide funding for the purchase of recreational equipment for local park.
Provide new city entrance signs.
Assist with funds to aid in the restoration of the recreation building for the City of Rhine. Assist with funding for the purchase of materials and supplies for the construction of a new conference center. Assist with sewer expansion "interceptor connection" project.
Promote economic development and/or tourism. Provide funds for the Washington D.C. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial.
Improve waste water collection and treatment system. Purchase a new police vehicle.
Assist with funds to aid in the construction of a universally accessible tree house for the City of Rome. Assist with funds to aid in the purchase of materials and supplies to build a river education center for the City of Rome. Assist with operational expenses for the Open Door Home. Assist with funding for 10 test wells for municipal drinking water supply.
Assist with the repair and replacement of facilities, equipment, and trees damaged by the February 26th, 2008 tornado. Purchase new accounting software.

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20,000
3,000
5,000 5,000
4,000 10,000
7,500 5,000 6,000
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20,000 10,000
5,000 20,000 10,000
10,000
5,000 10,000
5,000 10,000
20,000 10,000 20,000 50,000
9,650 10,000
8,000
25,000 30,000 75,000 10,000

278

Local Assistance Grants
FY 2009 Highlights

Recipient

Description / Purpose

Amount

315. City of Sale City
316. City of Sandy Springs
317. City of Sandy Springs
318. City of Savannah
319. City of Savannah
320. City of Savannah 321. City of Screven
322. City of Screven 323. City of Shellman 324. City of Shellman 325. City of Snellville 326. City of Snellville 327. City of Snellville
328. City of Social Circle 329. City of Social Circle 330. City of Soperton 331. City of Soperton 332. City of Soperton 333. City of Statesboro 334. City of Stone Mountain 335. City of Stone Mountain 336. City of Stone Mountain 337. City of Sugar Hill 338. City of Summerville 339. City of Surrency
340. City of Suwanee 341. City of Swainsboro 342. City of Swainsboro 343. City of Swainsboro 344. City of Sylvester
345. City of Tallapoosa
346. City of Tallapoosa
347. City of Thomson

Assist with funds to purchase materials and supplies for the repair of the local library roof. Provide funds for the purchase of multi-purpose first response fire vehicle for the Sandy Springs Fire Department. Provide funds to the Sandy Springs Police Department for the purchase of equipment to aid in traffic enforcement efforts.
Provide funds to purchase a new van to aid in transportation efforts at Greenbriar Children's Home. Assist with funds to Senior Citizens, Inc. to aid in the purchase of materials and supplies for the Ruth Byck Adult Day Care. Assist with operations for the Pine Woods Retreat rehabilitation program.
Assist with funds to aid in the purchase of equipment and technology for the City of Screven computer lab.
Rebuild 4-H Nature Trail for the Martha Frazier Fisher Memorial Park.
Provide funds for the purchase of materials for infrastructure improvements at Shellman City Hall and Police Department. Assist with the purchase of a bandstand/gazebo for the Shellman Park. Purchase new office computers with related software for the Snellville Parks and Recreation Department. Purchase and implementation of city wide geographic information system for all city departments. Purchase 2 Solar Powered Traffic Message Board and Speed Trailer for the Snellville Police Department. Renovate city library. Improve city park. Provide funds for the purchase of equipment for city recreation department. Assist with new equipment and paving for the city fire department.
Install six new light poles for the Soperton Recreation Park.
Repair and restore Luetta Moore Memorial Park.
Assist with award scholarships for Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Assist with repairs, restorations and retrofits to historic buildings. Assist with funding to the ART Station, Inc. summer program.
Assist with funds for infrastructure improvement. Build a veterans memorial park in Dowdy Park. Assist with funds for materials and equipment for the Surrency Recreations Department. Assist with the purchase of equipment to provide security lighting.
Assist with funds to aid in repairs for the city community center.
Assist with funds to make infrastructure improvements and repairs to city hall.
Construct a new open-air amphitheater at the new recreation complex.
Assist with funds to purchase live scan finger print system for Sylvester Police Department. Assist with funds to the Haralson County Veterans Association to aid in the construction of the Georgia Medal of Honor Wall. Purchase mini repeater, projector, gear and 2 computers for the city police department. Assist with funds for the purchase and installation of in-car cameras for the Thomson Police Department.

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15,000
15,000
10,000
12,000
25,000 3,000
5,000 8,000 6,000 5,000 10,000 5,000
3,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 40,000 10,000
5,000 7,500 10,000 3,000
7,500 8,000 4,000 15,000 10,000
20,000
23,600
10,000

279

Local Assistance Grants
FY 2009 Highlights

Recipient

Description / Purpose

Amount

348. City of Thunderbolt 349. City of Thunderbolt 350. City of Toccoa 351. City of Trenton 352. City of Twin City 353. City of Tybee Island
354. City of Union Point 355. City Uvalda 356. City of Valdosta
357. City of Vidalia 358. City of Villa Rica 359. City of Walnut Grove 360. City of Walnut Grove 361. City of Warner Robins
362. City of Warwick 363. City of Waycross 364. City of Waycross 365. City of Waynesboro
366. City of West Point 367. City of Winterville
368. City of Wrightsville

Repair the town water system made necessary by salt water intrusion. Purchase an aerial fire truck for the Thunderbolt Volunteer Fire Department.
Assist with improvements to the Paul Anderson Memorial Park. Promote economic development and/or tourism.
Upgrade 2 city playgrounds.
Assist with funds to aid in the purchase of materials and supplies for a restoration project at the Tybee Island Post Theater. Assist with funds for development of an educational historic train museum.
Remove the outdated water storage tank located at Oak Street.
Assist with a broad scale study to gauge the existence and perception of existence of barriers to people with disabilities in access to public and private buildings and businesses. Provide funds for the purchase of equipment for city recreation department. Assist with economic and tourism development. Assist with funds for infrastructure improvements to city hall. Renovate city hall. Provide funds to the Community Outreach Service Center for the purchase of materials and supplies to aid homeless women and children. Assist with funding for city maintenance equipment. Restore park playground equipment.
Provide funds to purchase equipment for improvements to Gilchrist Park.
Provide funds to Communities in Schools of Burke County, Inc. for improvements to local teen center.
Provide funds for traffic infrastructure improvements. Purchase a thermal imaging camera for the Winterville Volunteer Fire Department. Upgrade the Wrightsville-Johnson County emergency management vehicle.

369. Columbus Consolidated Government
370. Columbus Consolidated Government
371. Columbus Consolidated Government
372. Columbus Consolidated Government
373. Columbus Consolidated Government
374. Columbus Consolidated Government
375. Town of Braselton
376. Town of Kite
377. Atkinson County Board of Education
378. Ben Hill County Board of Education
379. Brantley County Board of Education

Provide funds to aid in the purchase of equipment and supplies for Project Rebound. Provide funds to assist Bridge of Columbus, Inc. with the purchase of a computer for GED program.
Assist with funds to purchase furniture and equipment for the Miracles in the City Foundation. Assist with funds to purchase materials and equipment for Sports Counseling and Educational Services Inc. Provide funds to purchase materials and equipment for Project Rebound.
Assist with funds to purchase materials and equipment for the Columbus Civil and Social Club, Inc.
Aid in the purchase of library equipment. Assist with funds for infrastructure improvements at city cemetery. Purchase equipment for Health Care Center at the Atkinson County High School.
Assist with funds to the Ben Hill County FFA and 4-H to aid in infrastructure improvements for local Agricultural Show Barn. Provide funds for the purchase and installation of LCD projection systems in classrooms.

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11,000 10,000 10,000
15,000 20,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
5,000 10,000
5,000 5,000
40,000 6,000
10,000 5,000
5,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
5,000
3,000 2,000 3,000
7,000
4,000

280

Local Assistance Grants
FY 2009 Highlights

Recipient

Description / Purpose

Amount

380. Brantley County Board of Education
381. Brantley County Development Authority
382. Carroll County Board of Education
383. Carroll County Board of Education
384. City of Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority
385. Dahlonega Downtown Development Authority
386. City of Gainesville Board of Education
387. City of Gainesville Board of Education
388. City of Marietta Board of Education
389. City of Marietta Board of Education
390. City of Rome Board of Education
391. Clayton County Board of Education
392. Clayton County Board of Education
393. Clayton County Board of Education
394. Clayton County Board of Education
395. Clayton County Board of Education
396. Coastal Georgia Regional Development Center
397. Cobb County Board of Education

Provide funds to purchase Promethean Boards for classrooms.
Assist with paving project.
Provide funding to drill a water well at Villa Rica High School.
Purchase new equipment for the Temple High School Band.
Repair roof for the First Tee Program at John A. White Park.
Assist with funds to purchase equipment to install interpretive history markers in Historic Downtown Dahlonega. Provide funds to aid in the purchase of after school technology instruction at Gainesville Exploration Academy. Provide funds for materials and supplies to Enola Elementary School.
Provide funds for the purchase of web system scanners for 7 elementary schools. Provide funds for the purchase of materials and supplies to aid in the construction of an indoor training facility for Marietta High School. Build a sensory room for children with severe disabilities for the Southeast Elementary School. Purchase educational materials, uniforms and supplies for workshops and training programs for Inspiring Bodyworks, Inc. Purchase supplies and transportation for the Oliver Elementary School MathFest 2008 Project. Purchase laptops and digital cameras for the Riverdale High School Technology Student Association. Purchase ninth grade computer lab for Riverdale High School.
Assist with fifth and sixth grade learning support and academic improvement for Project Ramp-Up. Assist with funding for the Chinese Sister City Regional Program.
Provide funds to purchase materials and equipment for Allatoona High School.

398. Cobb County Board of Education
399. Cobb County Board of Education
400. Cobb County Board of Education
401. Cobb County Board of Education
402. Cobb County Board of Education
403. Cobb County Board of Education
404. Cobb County Board of Education

Provide funds to purchase materials and equipment for Harrison High School.
Provide funds to purchase materials and equipment for Hillgrove High School.
Assist with funding for ADA accessible trail and outdoor classroom at Campbell High School. Provide funds to aid in the purchase or equipment and technology for Blackwell Elementary School. Provide funds to Walton High School for the construction of an outdoor arboretum classroom. Provide funds to Pope High School for the construction of an outdoor arboretum classroom. Provide funds to purchase materials and equipment for West Cobb School PTA.

281

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5,000 16,000
5,000
10,000 13,000 20,000 10,500 20,000 20,000
5,000 10,000 10,000 20,000 15,000 18,000
15,000
15,000 15,000 15,000 40,000 10,000 10,000 15,000

Local Assistance Grants
FY 2009 Highlights

Recipient

Description / Purpose

Amount

405. Cobb County Board of Education
406. Cobb County Board of Education
407. Cobb County Board of Education
408. Cobb County Board of Education
409. Cobb County Board of Education
410. Cobb County Board of Education
411. Columbia County Board of Education
412. Columbia County Board of Education
413. Columbia County Board of Education
414. Columbia County Board of Education
415. DeKalb County Board of Education
416. DeKalb County Board of Education
417. DeKalb County Board of Education
418. DeKalb County Board of Education
419. DeKalb County Board of Education
420. DeKalb County Board of Education
421. DeKalb County Board of Education
422. DeKalb County Board of Education
423. DeKalb County Board of Education
424. DeKalb County Board of Education
425. Development Authority of Dekalb County
426. Development Authority of Telfair County
427. Dodge County Board of Education
428. Dougherty County Board of Education
429. Dougherty County Board of Education
430. Douglas County Board of Education

Purchase new uniforms for the Pebblebrook High School Football Team.
Purchase new intercom announcing system for the South Cobb High School gymnasium. Provide tools and training to increase student's sense of personal achievement through music at Campbell High School through the Solidifying Opportunities for Success. Provide funds for the purchase of band equipment and supplies at Pebblebrook High School.
Assist with funding for renovation and infrastructure improvements.
Provide funds for the purchase of equipment to make improvements to the South Cobb High School gymnasium.
Assist with funds to aid in the purchase of special needs playground equipment at Blue Ridge Elementary School. Assist with funds to aid in the purchase of materials and equipment for Evans High School. Provide funds to Lakeside Middle School for technology improvements.
Provide funds to Riverside Middle School for technology improvements.
Assist with funding for equipment and supplies for the State Court of DeKalb County. Provide funds for the purchase of computer and technology upgrades at Evansdale Elementary. Provide funds for the purchase of computer and technology upgrades at Hawthorne Elementary. Provide funds to purchase equipment for technology improvements at Henderson Middle School.
Assist with technology improvements and equipment purchase for Brockett Elementary. Purchase computers and technology for ninth grade academy at Tucker High School.
Purchase computers and athletic instructional equipment for the First Serve Foundation, Inc. after school program. Purchase recreational equipment for the Before and After School program at the New Life Community Center. Purchase and install two laser speed devices at pedestrian crosswalk on Ashford Dunwoody Road. Provide funds to Fernbank Elementary School for purchase and installation of Promethean Activboards and accessories. Purchase school and office supplies, communication equipment and website maintenance for Besomeone.org.
Provide funds to purchase materials and equipment to construct a new welcome center and auditorium. Assist with funds for materials and supplies for local community center.
Assist with funding for the purchase of materials and equipment for science classrooms at Sylvester Road Elementary. Assist with funding for materials and equipment for the science program at Morningside Elementary School. Provide funds for repairs and infrastructure improvements at Fairplay Middle School.

282

10,000 20,000 35,000
2,000 15,000
5,000 10,000 25,000 10,000 10,000 20,000
5,000 5,000 5,000 10,000 10,000 5,000 5,000 10,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 5,000 1,000 1,000 10,000

Local Assistance Grants
FY 2009 Highlights

Recipient

Description / Purpose

Amount

431. Downtown Development Authority of Forsyth
432. Fulton County Board of Education
433. Fulton County Board of Education
434. Gwinnett County Board of Education
435. Gwinnett County Board of Education

Complete community park.
Assist with funds to aid in the purchase of materials and supplies for the construction of an outdoor classroom at Roswell High School.
Assist with funds to purchase equipment to improve the technology infrastructure at Fulton Science Academy Middle School.
Assist with funding for the infrastructure improvements at Collins Hill High School. Assist with funding for the purchase of technology equipment and supplies at Charles Brant Chesney Elementary.

436. Gwinnett County Board of Education
437. Gwinnett County Board of Education
438. Gwinnett County Board of Education
439. Gwinnett County Board of Education
440. Gwinnett County Board of Education
441. Gwinnett County Board of Education
442. Gwinnett County Board of Education
443. Gwinnett County Board of Education
444. Hospital Authority of Putman County
445. Housing Authority of the City of Augusta
446. Jefferson County Board of Education
447. Lake Allatoona Preservation Authority
448. Lee County Board of Education
449. Lee County Board of Education
450. Lee County Board of Education
451. Lee County Board of Education
452. Lowndes County Board of Education
453. Lumpkin County Water and Sewage Authority
454. Madison County Board of Education
455. Muscogee County Board of Education
456. Muscogee County Board of Education

Assist with funding for the purchase of technology equipment and supplies at Chattahoochee Elementary. Assist with funding for the purchase of technology equipment and supplies at Harris Elementary. Assist with funding for the purchase of technology equipment and supplies at M.H. Mason Elementary. Assist with funding for the purchase of technology equipment and supplies at Parsons Elementary. Assist with funds to aid in the purchase of materials and supplies for the completion of a classroom construction project at Grayson High School. Provide materials and necessary funds for the North Gwinnett Cluster to train teachers in best practices through the North Gwinnett High School Foundation. Expand reading mentoring project for Everybody Wins.
Increase availability of arts training for school teachers.
Assist with funds for infrastructure improvements at Putnam General Hospital.
Assist with operating expenses for the Central Savannah River Area Partnership for Community Health. Purchase recreation equipment for the Carver Elementary School.
Assist with first phase of the water quality improvement projects.
Assist with funds to purchase materials and equipment for Lee County School Systems special education program. Assist with funds to purchase materials and equipment for Lee County Elementary School. Assist with funds to purchase materials and equipment for Turn Oaks Elementary School. Assist with funds to purchase equipment and materials for Lee County Schools.
Assist with funds for the purchase of materials and equipment to aid in the construction of a greenhouse for Clyattville Elementary School. Assist with funds for materials and equipment to aid in the expansion of existing water sources and leak prevention efforts. Complete the concrete foundation for the Madison County Agriculture Education Center. Provide funds to assist the Columbus Community Center with the purchase of materials and supplies for youth outreach. Provide funds to purchase computers for the South Columbus Children's Center.

283

5,000 20,000 20,000 35,000
8,000
8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 20,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 8,000 3,900 10,000 25,000 9,000 2,400 2,250 2,500 3,000 15,000 30,000 5,000 5,000

Local Assistance Grants
FY 2009 Highlights

Recipient

Description / Purpose

Amount

457. Muscogee County Board of Education
458. Paulding County Board of Education
459. Paulding County Board of Education
460. Reed Bingham State Park
461. Reidsville Airport Authority
462. Richmond County Board of Education
463. Richmond County Board of Education
464. Schley County Board of Education
465. Telfair County Board of Education
466. Tift County Board of Education
467. Walton County Board of Education
468. Warren County Board of Education
469. Worth County Board of Education
470. Worth County Board of Education

Assist with the parent involvement and monitoring program at Spencer High School, Eddy Middle School and Muscogee Elementary Schools. Provide funds for the purchase of materials and equipment for North Paulding High science classrooms. Provide funds for the purchase of technology improvements to Burnt Hickory Elementary classrooms. Build an observation deck.
Purchase fuel and hangar improvements.
Assist with funds for the purchase of equipment to improve the technology infrastructure at Goshen Elementary School. Cover registration, transportation, housing and meal costs to the National Society of Black Engineers National Convention for 2 members and a chaperone of the Academy of Richmond NSBE Jr. Chapter. Purchase laptops and instructional equipment to update Schley County middle and high school technology labs. Assist with funds for materials in equipment to help aid in renovation efforts at Telfair County Schools. Assist with funding for infrastructure improvements at Eighth St. Middle School.
Assist with funds to aid in the purchase of materials and supplies for the completion of a classroom construction project at Loganville High School. Assist with teacher, staff and student recognition program.
Assist with funds to purchase materials and equipment for Sylvester Elementary School. Assist with funds to purchase materials and equipment at Holley Elementary.
Total

10,000 20,000 10,000 10,000 25,000
5,000 2,096
25,000 7,000 5,000
20,000 10,000
2,500 2,000 $6,000,000

284

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