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The State Lottery's gift to Georgia students since 1994--~in school improvements.

HOPE Scholarships -- $877,000,000

Pre-Kindergarten -- $929,000,000

Technology -- $606,000,000

School Construction --$601,000,000

STATE OF GEORGIA Fiscal Year 1999

BUDGET REPORT
Fiscal Year 1999
Zell Miller, Governor
Director of the Budget Tim Burgess, Director Office of Planning and Budget

CONTENTS

Governor's Introduction

6

F.Y. 1999 Budget Highlights

8

An Economic Report

14

Results-Based Budgeting

18

State Strategic Plan - 1998

19

Reader's Guide

21

FINANCIAL SUMMARIES

Estimated State Fund Availability, Budgets and Surplus ,

26

Georgia Revenues, Actual and Estimated

27

Expenditures and Appropriations by Department - State Funds

28

Expenditures and Appropriations by Department - Total Funds

29

Sources of State Revenue by Percentages

30

Sources of State Revenue by Total Dollars

31

How State Dollars are Spent

32

Statement of Financial Condition

33

Revenue Shortfall Reserve

34

Lottery Reserves

35

Lottery Recommendations

36

Recommended Salary Adjustments

40

Governor's Redirection Recommendations

.44

DEPARTMENTBUDGETS~S

State Organization Chart

46

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

General Assembly

48

Department of Audits and Accounts

.49

JUDICIAL BRANCH

51

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

Department of Administrative Services

55

Department of Agriculture

77

Department of Banking and Finance

91

Department of Community Affairs

98

Department of Corrections

116

Department of Defense

143

State Board of Education

152

Employees' Retirement System

195

State Forestry Commission

204

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

216

Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission

231

CONTENTS

Office of the Governor

239

Department ofHuman Resources

258

Department of Industry, Trade, and Tourism

318

Office of Commissioner of Insurance

333

Department of Juvenile Justice

344

Department of Labor

359

Department ofLaw

371

Department of Medical Assistance

380

Merit System of Personnel Administration

391

Department of Natural Resources

402

Department of Public Safety

424

Public School Employees' Retirement System

440

Public Service Commission

443

Regents, University System of Georgia

454

Department of Revenue

502

Office of Secretary of State

517

State Soil and Water Conservation Commission

531

Georgia Student Finance Commission

540

Teachers' Retirement System

555

Department of Technical and Adult Education

562

Department of Transportation

578

Department of Veterans Service

593

State Board of Workers' Compensation

603

State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

612

CAPITAL OUTLAY

Summary of Funds Recommended by the Govemor

621

CAPTIAL OUTLAY PROJECTS FOR F.Y. 1999

Department of Agriculture

622

Georgia Building Authority

623

Department of Community Affairs

624

Department of Corrections

625

Department of Defense

626

State Board of Education

627

State Forestry Commission

628

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

629

Department of Human Resources

630

Department of Industry, Trade, and Tourism

633

Department of Juvenile Justice

635

Department of Natural Resources

:

638

Department of Public Safety

640

Regents, University System of Georgia

641

CONTENTS

Department ofRevenue

645

Department of Technical and Adult Education .,

646

Department of Transportation

649

Department of Veterans Service

651

CAPITAL OUTLAY PROJECTED NEEDS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2000-2002

Department of Agriculture

652

Georgia Building Authority

654

Department of Community Affairs

655

Department of Corrections

656

Department of Defense

657

State Board of Education

658

State Forestry Commission

659

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

660

Department of Human Resources

661

Department of Industry, Trade, and Tourism

669

Department of Juvenile Justice

671

Department of Natural Resources

674

Department of Public Safety

676

Regents, University System ofGeorgia

677

State Soil and Water Conservation Commission

682

Department of Technical and Adult Education

683

Department of Transportation

684

APPENDIX

State Funds Surplus

686

Impact of Capital Outlay Program on the F.Y. 1999 Recommended Budget...

687

Financing Capital Outlay Needs Through the Issuance of General Obligation Debt

688

Constitutional and Statutory Bond Limitations

689

Total Debt Authorized by State in General Obligation and Revenue Bonds

691

Outstanding Debt Owed by State of Georgia

692

Principal and Interest Owed on Outstanding Bonds

693

State Debt by Percentage of Treasury Receipts

694

Authorized Positions

695

F.Y. 2000 Budget Estimates

696

Basis of Budgeting and Accounting

697

Glossary

698

The Budget Process in Georgia

703

Acronyms

706

Georgia Statistics

711

Zell Miller
GOVERNOR

STATE OF GEORGIA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
ATLANTA 30334-0900

TO THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY:

In presenting to you the eighth and last budget of my Administration I am continuing to follow the same sound financial and business practices that I began with in 1990. Our fiscal situation has changed dramatically since then which I think can be attributed to the good stewardship we have demonstrated in investing the state's fiscal resources. Our record will attest to this.
One of the records that I am most proud of is the one involving money we did not spend, deciding to return it to our citizens in the form of tax reductions. The income tax relief that I am proposing for 1998 will increase the amount of taxes eliminated to almost $900 million during my eight years in office. That is an unprecedented achievement that no other Administration in Georgia's history can even closely match.
The new tax cut, one of five over the last eight years, will increase the personal and dependent exemptions on the income tax to $2,700 and to $1,300 for those over 65 to match the federal exemption rate. This tax cut will mean an annual savings of $168 a year for an average family of four, a 15 percent tax cut. More than 5.2 million Georgia taxpayers and dependents will enjoy the benefits if this proposal is approved by the General Assembly.
This tax cut - second largest in Georgia's history - will cost $205 million in the Fiscal Year 1999 budget, and these funds have been set aside from revenue projections. Even so, the 1999 state fund budget will increase by $756,860,000 over the existing budget now in effect for Fiscal Year 1998. Coincidentally, the last of four stages in the largest tax cut in Georgia's history will take effect October 1 ofthis budget. Thus, we will be implementing parts ofthe two largest tax cuts for Georgia taxpayers at the same time, and will still have adequate resources for new expenditures to deal with the needs of our state.
Education has been my single highest program priority. We have accomplished much in education through an increase in state general funds as well as the extra spending that has been possible through voter approval of the Georgia Lottery. My Fiscal Year 1999 lottery proposals call for spending $530 million in lottery funds for education. Since 1994 the amount of lottery receipts that have been invested in the education of our children totals $3,013,000,000. We will be reaping the benefits of this money for years.

I am recommending a 6 percent teacher pay raise in Fiscal Year 1999 for the fourth straight , year, increasing to 24 percent the amount of teacher raises we have funded during my second term.
These raises have surged our teachers past the Southern average. And the Southern Regional Education Board projects that we could pass the national average in the 1999-2000 school year.
Enrollment continues to increase in all of our educational systems. We have had in place for some time the provision of additional facilities needed to handle our public school and technical institute enrollment growth, but I did not believe we were doing enough for higher education. I began to change that situation in recent years. The allocation of$185,120,000 in bonds for Regents in the 1999 budget will bring the total to $1,023,074,090 in capital outlay spending on college facilities during my Administration, the largest portion coming in my second term.
Guaranteeing the health of our children is an important consideration if Georgia is to substantially improve the lives of all citizens as we approach the 21 5t century. I am taking a major step towards this goal by recommending funding and legislation that will provide access to health care coverage to more than 228,000 children in Georgia who now have no health insurance protection. The total cost of this program will be $78 million -- $20 million in state funds and $58 million in federal funds - but I believe this is a cost that will more than pay for itself in many different ways.
The health insurance program has three components:
Expanded Medicaid coverage for pregnant women and 24,000 children from birth to age 5 up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level.
Private health insurance costing only $7.50 a month for 88,000 children, to be administered by the State Merit System.
Private health insurance at significantly reduced rates for 166,000 children above 200 percent of poverty.
I have mentioned here just a few of the initiatives that I feel are important to the people of Georgia. These and other initiatives are discussed more fully in the Budget Highlights section that follows and in the various department sections of this document. They represent a strong affirmation that we have supported programs for the benefit of our people and to improve their lives. I came into office with a belief that this is the role of government, and I have not once wavered from that belief. My budget recommendations stand as proof of that fact.

F.Y. 1999 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS

APPROPRIATIONS AND REVENUES
Appropriations totaling $12,528,603,880 are recommended for expenditure by state agencies in F.Y. 1999, which begins on July 1, 1998 and ends on June 30, 1999.
The appropriations would be funded from the following sources:
--$11,849,775,000 from taxes and fees as estimated by the Governor, an increase of $731,150,000, or 6.6% over the F.Y. 1998 budget of $11,118,625,000.
--$530 million from lottery proceeds. --$148,828,880 from the Indigent Care Trost Fund.
TAX CUTS
$205 million to cut state income taxes for more than 5.2 million Georgians. The action, as proposed by the Governor, will raise the income tax personal exemption for both taxpayers and dependents to $2,700 each beginning January 1, 1998. The current exemption is $1,500 for taxpayers and $2,500 for dependents. The tax cut will provide annual savings of $168 a year for an average family offour, a 15 percent tax cut.
In addition, the plan raises the deductions for senior citizens from $700 to $1,300, benefiting more than 300,000 senior citizens.
While this tax cut-the second largest in Georgia's history-is being put into effect, the state will be implementing the fourth and final year of the elimination of the state's 4 cents sales tax on groceries, starting on October 1, 1998. The fiscal impact will be $129,000,000 in F.Y. 1999 and $44,000,000 in the first three months of F.Y. 2000, increasing the total cost to $550 million It is the largest tax cut in Georgia's history.
In alL Governor Miller has cut taxes five times during his eight-year Administration for total tax relief of $878,000,000.
GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDED EXPENDITURES

--6% funding level for merit raises to University System faculty and support personnel, to be awarded on July 1, 1998 for non-academic personnel and on September 1, 1998 for academic personnel.
--6% for technical institute teachers, public librarians and adult literacy instructors, effective September 1, 1998.
The pay raises for teachers fulfill a commitment by Governor Miller at the beginning of his second term to work towards placing them above the national average in salaries. The F.Y. 1999 raise is the fourth consecutive increase of 6% for teachers, in addition to the 3% annual increase that about two-thirds of teachers receive each year on the teacher salary schedule. Georgia's teachers' salaries have now risen to first in the Southeast, and the Southern Regional Education Board projects that their salaries should rise above the national average in F.Y. 2000.
State Employees --Pay for Performance range (0%, 4%, 5.5% and 7%)
for state employees within the Executive Branch, effective October 1, 1998. This includes employees of the Department of Education, Central Office personnel of the Department of Technical and Adult Education and employees of the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission.
--4% for staff employees of the Legislative Branch and Judicial Branch, effective October 1, 1998.
--4% for each state official (excluding members of the Gene~ Assembly) whose salary is set by Act 755, effective October 1, 1998.
--$56,486 to provide a salary adjustment for members of the General Assembly, effective October 1, 1998.
Special Salary Adjustments for Certain Employees -Department of Juvenile Justice. --Office of State Administrative Hearings. --Public Service Commission. --Law Department. --Georgia Bureau of Investigation. --Employees successfully completing the primary
accounting series of courses offered through the State Financial Management Certificate Program.
(See pay raise section for details. These raises are in addition to any pay for performance salary adjustments.)
PUBLIC SCHOOLS (State general funds)

SALARY ADJUSTMENTS
$352,199,083 to provide the following pay raises:
Education --6% for public school teachers, effective Sept. 1, 1998 --4% for school bus drivers and lunchroom workers,
effective July 1, 1998.

$117,950,777 to fund increases in the QBE formula grants based on a growth rate of 1.9% in FTEs (full-time equivalent) from 1,308,060 to 1,332,363 in the fall of 1997. In the first seven years of Governor Miller's Administration, school emollment has increased by 225,304 students based on the FTE count, a surge of 20.4%.

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$20,127,613 to provide a 21% increase in the direct operations component of the QBE formula.
I $5,205,809 to provide a 24% increase in media materials. This increase in books for public schools, along with the F.Y. 1998 amended budget increase proposed for public libraries, will provide for a total of 1 million new books for Georgians.
$9,326,541 provides for a $7 per FIE student increase in maintenance and operations. This will provide for a total of $268 per FTE.
$33,110,393 to fund an increase in Equalization grants to school systems based on the most recent equalized tax digest.
$114,370,000 in bonds for 35 school systems to fund new construction and/or renovations and additions.
$15,401,836 to help K-12 teachers better use technology in the classrooms by providing them necessary training and technical support in the use and application of computers and advanced electronic technology.
$3,700,000 to provide Pay for Performance awards to schools successfully completing the application and evaluation process.
$3,332,151 to provide for ongong costs of connecting all schools to the Internet.
$10,364,400 for grants to communities to expand after school programs and add a reading component to them (includes personnel and evaluation).
$9,297,400 for grants to local schools for in-school reading programs (includes personnel and evaluation).
$4,623,647 to adjust funding basis for counselors in grades 4 and 5.
UNIVERSITY SYSTEM (State general funds)
$10,200,000 to provide for formula-related increases based on total student enrollment of 205,389 in the fall of 1997. Student enrollment has grown by 24,942 students, or a growth rate of 13.8%, since Governor Miller took office
$185,120,000 in bonds for a variety of capital outlay projects throughout the University System. This total increases capital outlay spending on the campuses of the state's 34 colleges and universities to more than $1 billion during Governor Miller's Adniinistration. The action

completes a commitment by Governor Miller to expand the classrooms and support buildings of the University System in line with its growth in size and stature. A summary of the new projects:
--$152,075,000 in major capital outlay projects, including new projects on. 8 campuses and planning and design for six projects.
--$19 million for 6 capital outlay projects labeled as meeting critical needs.
--$14,045,000 for 5 projects labeled as meeting acute program needs.
$6,000,000 to preserve and upgrade the technology infrastructure, with $1,000,000 being devoted to additional training in the use of technology by faculty and staff members.
$7,150,000 (including $3,216,000 in bonds) for the Traditional Industries programs (food processing; pulp and paper; and carpet, textile and apparel) to support industryrequested research and development projects by University System scientists and to speed up the transfer of the resulting technology to industry. The request would increase the total amoWlt of research in these areas to over $37 million since 1994.
$3,015,000 to purchase equipment and build infrastructure for research projects associated with the Traditional Industries program.
$200,000 in bonds to plan and design a new Food Processing Technology research facility at Georgia Tech for use by the Traditional Industries program.
$2,400,000 to increase funding for major repairs and rehabilitation by raising the factor to 1.0% of the replacement cost from 0.95%.
$2,800,000 to support the Partners in Success Initiative, a program designed to improve the readiness of Georgia's secondary students for higher education and the development of necessary work skills.
$2,000,000 to provide matching funds for endowed chairs at three institutions: Armstrong Atlantic State University in Economics ($500,000), Columbus State University in Latin Studies ($500,000); and 2 chairs at Macon College in Information Technology ($1,000,000).
$840,000 to build a curriculum that will address existing and anticipated workforce needs in Georgia.
$1,315,000 in bonds for improvements at the Herty Foundation in Savannah.

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TECHNICAL INSTITUTES
I $4,938,853 to fund the operation of 10 new facilities and three retrofits partially funded in F.Y. 1998. The funding includes adding 290 instructional and noninstructional equivalent full-time positions at state technical m.stitutes.
$1,378,465 to partially fund operations at the new Augusta-Burke County Satellite and new facilities at Ogeechee Tech, Heart of Georgia-Dublin, and Coosa Valley-Gordon County Satellite (phase II).
$1,641,740 to fund the second year of a two-year phase-in to bring Atlanta Tech ($1,126,540) and Savannah Tech ($515,200) under State management.
$1,504,953 for the annualized cost of databases and operating costs for GALILEO at public libraries and $519,000 to annualize the cost at technical institutes.
$562,596 to hire 110 part-time adult literacy teachers to improve the delivery of instructional services in local communities.
$494,579 to expand 7 existing instructional programs at technical institutes.
$12,370,000 in bonds for a variety of capital outlay projects, including $3,435,000 for major facility renovations at Savannah Tech, $3,935,000 for major facility renovations at Atlanta Tech and $5,000,000 in repairs and maintenance to continue a multi-year facility maintenance program.

--$40,108,576 to fund enrollment and tuition costs increases for HOPE scholars attending public colleges and technical schools for a total projected cost of $173,872,926. The new funds will provide a technology fee pilot project at 6 University System institutions and an increase of 22% in the number of eligible students.
--$1l,575,634 to provide for the phase-in of HOPE Private College Scholarships over a four-year period and the addition of American College as a participating school. The requested increase is offset by a reduction of $6,009,339 in the HOPE Tuition Equalization Grant as the program is phased out over a four-year period. Total cost of the combined programs is $48,611,661.
-~$500,000 to provide HOPE Scholarships that include tuition, books and fees for an estimated 500 home-schooled students.
Pre-Kindergarten
$6,549,611 increase over the F.Y. 1998 level, including the following:
--$2,886,202 to increase the number of children served from 59,000 to 61,000.
--$2,988,408 to provide at-risk services. --$675,000 to expand Head Start services.
Technical Institutes
$8.2 million to purchase equipment for the 10 new facilities partially funded in F.Y. 1998.
$8.8 million to purchase equipment for Augusta-Burke County Satellite and new facilities at Ogeechee Tech, Heart of Georgia-Dublin, and Coosa Valley-Gordon County Satellite (phase II).

LOTTERY FUNDS
University System
$15 million to continue funding for the Equipment, Technology and Construction Trust Fund to provide equipment and facilities at all institutions, with $3 million designated for "B" Unit activities.
$7,466,000 to continue funding for the Chancellor's Special Funding Initiative, including the following:
--$4,820,000 for the program of Connecting Teachers and Technology.
--$1,939,000 for GALILEO. --$527,000 for Connecting Students and Services. --$180,000 for P-16/PREP.
Student Finance
$46,729,092 increase over the F.Y. 1998 level, including:

$1,295,043 to purchase equipment for expanding various programs.
$6,000,000 for renovation offacilities at North Georgia Tech ($3,600,000) and South Georgia Tech ($2,400,000).
Education
$9,006,730 for expansion of the student information and financial accounting systems for public schools.
$28,287,000 for additional educational technology for public schools.
HUMAN RESOURCES
$68 million has been reduced from the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program due to continued decline in caseloads. The number of cases has

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dropped 30%, from 120,400 to 85,117, based on new projections reflecting the success of WorkFirst and welfare reform efforts.
$15 million of the above reductions will be redirected to expand child care resources to support families moving from welfare to work by providing child care for an additiona112,625 children at $165 per month. This brings the total number of children in state-supported child care to 81,625.
$14 million of the above reductions will be redirected to provide the match for over $28 million in federal funds to support the new Welfare-to-Work grant for hard-to-place TANF recipients.
$9.6 million to expand the state's efforts to improve the quality of foster care and reduce the number of times children are placed in foster care.
$6,986,250 to expand and enhance various adoption initiatives, including a program to place 550 special needs children who are typically hard to place.
$22.1 million made available due to the closure of Georgia Mental Health Institute with $9.9 million going to other hospitals for needed services and $12.2 to complete CMI statewide and expand other community based services.
$14.9 million redirected from state hospitals to the community in accordance with the hospital reallocation formula (H.B.100), for services for the mentally ill and substance abusers.
$7,594,141 to annualize the F.Y. 1998 redirection from Brook Run to community placements for persons with mental retardation.
$1.6 million redirected from state hospitals to complete Phase I funding of community services for SED children statewide.
$3,896,400 to expand Medicaid home and communitybased services for an additional 2,061 Community Care Waiver slots for Medicaid-eligible individuals and $1,637,250 to serve an additional 932 elderly clients who are not Medicaid eligible.
$17,800,000 in bonds to replace the maximum-security forensics building at Central State Hospital.
$7,000,000 in bonds to make safety and regulatory improvements at facilities operated by the Department of Human Resources.

CHILDREN'S HEALm INSURANCE PROGRAM
$20 million in state funds and $58 million in federal funds to provide access to health care coverage to the more than 228,000 children age 18 and under that currently do not have health insurance. The program will be implemented through passage of a new law creating a public-private partnership called the Children's Health Insurance Program. The program will provide coverage as follows:
--Expansion of Medicaid to cover pregnant women and children from birth to age 5 up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level, making eligible a Georgia family of four earning $32,000 a year. Covers 24,000 children and 1,700 pregnant women.
--The State Merit System will administer a private health insurance plan for an additional 88,000 children ages 6-18 up to 200% of poverty.
--For children above 200% of poverty, private health insurance may be purchased at full cost, covering another 116,000 children.
MEDICAID
$26,298,595 in state fund savings from three different initiatives-increased efforts to eliminate fraud and abuse, a decline in the number of Medicaid recipients and changes in the reimbursement methodology for nursing homes.
$8,638,199 to increase access to nursing facility services for Medicaid-eligible Georgians by eliminating the 3% patient day cap.
$6,556,828 to increase nursing home provider rates, $6,335,727 to increase inpatient hospital provider rates and $3,723,255 to increase dental provider rates, and $1,466,058 to increase physician rates.
JUVENILE JUSTICE
$22,743,725 in operating expenses for six facilities scheduled to open new beds during F.Y. 1998 and F.Y. 1999. The funding includes:
--$5,854,706 for Eastman YDC, which is expanding from 100 beds to 400 beds.
--$6,291,500 for the Metro Regional Youth Development Center (RYDC) which is opening in metropolitan Atlanta in June 1998. The facility will have a bed capacity of 300.
--$2,272,500 to open 125 new beds at the Paulding RYDC in December 1998.
--$7,010,731 to annualize the operations of the

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Emanuel and McIntosh Youth Development Campuses which are scheduled to open new facilities in late F.Y. 1998. Both will open with 168 beds in operation.
.--$1,314,288 to expand capacity by 120 beds that will be built by Irwin County at Irwin Youth Development Campus (YDC) for opening in late F.Y. 1999.
,$2,391,207 to expand the RYDC education system by 53 positions to provide 330 minutes of education each school day for all children in the RYDC system.
$335,000 to plan a new 75-bed RYDC in the Albany area.
$3,000,000 to undertake major repairs and maintenance at various YDCs and RYDCs.
The new or expanded facilities will increase the number of YDC beds to 3,307 and the number of RYDC beds to 1,496 by F.Y. 2001.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
$10,530,000 to plan and design Phase IV of the Georgia World Congress Center, an action necessary to keep the state-owned convention and meeting facility competitive with other states' convention facilities.
$3,835,000 for improvements at the World Congress Center, including renovations of the roof and the heating and air conditioning system in the original exhibit hall.
$3,649,731 to establish state community and economic development offices in 11 regions to promote and assist community economic growth in all sections of the state. The Department of Community Affairs and the Department of Industry and Trade will co-locate staff teams in each region of the state.
$696,399 to staff and operate the new Georgia Sports Hall of Fame expected to open in Macon in the fall of 1998.
$1,865,000 in bonds for improvements to visitor information centers at Kingsland, Savannah, Tallapoosa and West Point.
NATURAL RESOURCES
$20,000,000 in bonds to acquire additional land under the River Care 2000 program launched in 1995, increasing total funding for the program to $43,400,000.
$46,000,000 in bonds to construct the West Georgia Regional Reservoir.

$20 million in bonds to provide low interest loans to local governments for water and sewer improvements.
$2,475,000 to undertake three studies dealing with the management and/or allocation of water between Georgia, Florida and Alabama. The studies will deal with coastal groundwater ($2,000,000), the impact of Lake Seminole on ground and surface water ($250,000), and the amount of water used for agricultural purposes ($250,000).
$1,083,367 to hire 20 new wildlife rangers with responsibilities of increasing safety patrols on the state's major waterways to reduce the number of boating accidents; coordinating conservation, hunter and boating safety education programs; and protecting Georgia's natural resources.
$811,853 to add 26 positions to the Environmental Protection Division to enhance environmental permitting, enforcement and monitoring programs relating to water quality and water quantity management.
$5 million in bonds to fund the removal or remediation of state-owned underground and above ground storage tanks. This request funds the program's third year to meet federal requirements.
TRANSPORTATION
$135,000,000 in bonds to continue construction of the Governor's Road Improvement Program.
PORTS
$4,140,000 in bonds to match federal funds for the feasibility study and the project design of deepening the Savannah River channel.
$1,500,000 to match federal funds to complete the feasibility study and the project design for deepening the Brunswick navigation channel.
$11,700,000 in bonds to fund two navigation channel projects at the Savannah Harbor, including $6,500,000 to raise dikes in two areas; $5,000,000 for the Phase I erosion protection work at Jones/Oyster Bed Island; and $200,000 for work to enhance the drying phase of the disposal areas. (Department of Transportation)
CORRECTIONS
$10,397,357 to open 1,344 new prison beds during F.Y. 1999, including 192 beds at each of 3 state prisons, Wilcox, Washington and Smith, and 384 beds at each of 2 state prisons, Coastal and Macon.

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$9,950,596 to contract with private providers to open 1,500 beds in 3 prisons that are now being privately constructed. The 3 new private facilities will each house 600 inmates. They are located in Coffee, Charlton and Wheeler counties. This is in addition to $6 million appropriated in F.Y. 1997.
.. $14,715,000 in bonds for a variety of improvements to state prison facilities, including security related projects, roofmg projects and minor construction projects.
$2,391,970 to annualize the operating cost of 768 beds appropriated in F.Y. 1998 for Pulaski State Prison and Augusta State Medical Prison (384 beds each).
$2,138,300 to annualize the conversion of the Davisboro Youth Development Facility to an adult probation detention center for females to reduce the backlog of female probationers awaiting bed space in a detention facility.
$2,031,458 to provide 80 additional probation officers allowing the department to reduce and prioritize probation caseloads.
$994,750 to fully fund 17 existing and 7 new distance learning sites to expand inmate access to academic instruction.
(Governor Miller's Administration has opened a record 20,717 new correctional beds.)
GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
$1,295,000 in bonds to construct a morgue building adjacent to the State Crime Laboratory in Atlanta.

GENERAL GOVERNMENT
$4,902,668 to continue second-year implementation of the "Blueprint for Modernization" of the Department of Revenue. This funding increases appropriations to $32,213,790 for the modernization program, including $7,953,622 in the F.Y. 1998 Amended Budget. In addition, funds totaling $1,350,000 are recommended to add 25 information systems positions to assist in implementing the plan.
$13,180,000 in bonds to complete restoration of the State Capitol's House and Senate Chambers, the Appropriation Room and public space, increasing the total cost to $32,880,000.
$10,000,000 in bonds to continue the renovation of the #2 Peachtree Building.
$6 million in bonds to make modifications to state buildings as required by the federal ADA law.
$1 million in bonds for renovations at the Atlanta Farmers' Market.
$232,500 to establish a grant program for the purchase of alternative/clean fuel vehicles for state agencies in the 13-county Metro Atlanta ozone non-attainment area.
$600,000 to provide the state match for $2.6 million in federal funds for the Department of Defense's Youth Challenge Program.
$100,000 to construct a walk-in cooler and loading dock for large animal specimen storage at the Tifton Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.

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AN ECONOMIC REPORT

AN ECONOMIC REPORT GOVERNMENT-PRIVATE INTERFACES:
TIES THAT BIND
I. Budgetary Concepts Sector Separation. The economic income which Georgians enjoy results from an interaction of government sectors with the private sector in the utilization of the State's resources. In long-term perspective, the sectors complement each other in extending the resource base and in enhancing the explicit and the implicit incomes produced for households. In the short-term, nonetheless, what one sector uses the other must forgo. Fortunately, productivity advantages can compensate for specialized absorption. The private sector combines its purchases of inputs in various markets with government-provided services and durables and produces those things which the public will buy. In contrast, governments first reach into the private sector with fees and taxes to get revenues. After buying various goods and services from the private sector, they then use their own "non-profit" technologies to generate "non-priced" outputs and to return these to businesses and individuals as "free" capital (like highways or an educated work force) or as service incomes (like those from parks, welfare, or general education). Since no market mechanism operates to diminish or augment the size of sectors, the division of the resource base is managed mainly through political institutions. Incremental Adjustment. As technologies, public preferences, and concentrations of people and activities shift, so do the ways in which government and private sectors interact in support of citizen wellbeing. By and large, the extents and forms of participation are altered incrementally.
at Despite increasing efforts strategic ordering, the long-term
government-private path of participation is still ruled more by persistent political ideals and short-term political opportunism than by far-sighted planning. For example, there are no budgets to define governments' roles over a decade. Nor are there budgets incorporating the flows of services from existing infrastructure (like roads) and melding them with flows from new infrastructure being put in place or planned. But, the long-term span is nevertheless made up ofa sequence of shortterm periods. Consequently, annual budgets hone the preferred combinations of private and government spheres of activity. New programs and products compete with established services and goods for scarce government dollars. Pilot programs evolve and become general. Improvements for one group or area seep to other voters and places. By "political nudging", budgets for single fiscal years are used to head participation paths in the direction of the currentlyviewed "best mix" of sector outputs.
Sectoral Inertia. The State's budget for Fiscal year 1999 is not a stand-alone fiscal proposal. It is developed against the backdrop of what is happening in the private sector and what trends have been emerging. It builds upon what the State has

done, is doing, expects to do, and is expected to do. It is attuned to the economic momentum of both the government and the private sectors. As the budget reinforces and extends, so too it eases and narrows the role of government. Overall, the purpose of the Fiscal Year 1999 budget is to foster a politically-preferred sectoral interaction suited to today's thinking about government's productive capacity. Thereby, it acts to elevate flows of all kinds ofpersonal income.
Oualitative Content. Significantly, the budget includes no measures of the intensity of the government's reach-in for funds and of its return of goods and services to the private sector. Neither does the budget register whether the reach-in and the return are done clumsily or efficiently. In fact, only one qualitative dimension is firmly imbedded in current Georgia practice. The Constitution requires that budgeted expenditures be "balanced" by available surplus and expected collection of revenues from new and existing sources. Government must "pay" its way. This requirement speaks against the State's use of an outreach through borrowing to augment general funds. While borrowing in the creation of capital is expected, "smoothing" of government's involvement in the economy via the use of off-budget funds is not allowed.
Although general-obligation debt is not permitted to enlarge the supply of general funds, the Constitution does require that annual charges for debt service (interest and principal) be given first-claim on general revenues. Moreover, the law restricts debt service payments to 10 percent of the prior year's general-fund revenues. Though capital financing through debt issuance is an "off-budget activity", such borrowing then turns out to reduce simultaneously the level of "disposable" general funds. This feedback makes borrowing less attractive. The notion of "affordable debt", the borrowing restraint built into the State's Debt Management Plan, is thus rendered one of "affordable general funds".
Informal qualitative bounds on the budget also exist. A self-imposed limitation, one given prominence in the administration of Governor Zell Miller, calls for the annual filling to maximum statutory levels of the State's two formal budgetary reserves. Such filling is possible only if the spending of general funds leaves "excess" collections at year's end. Under the Midyear Adjustment Reserve (1982), up to one percent of the State's prior-year net revenues can be made available for appropriation by the General Assembly at midyear in an effort to meet expenditure "needs" not satisfied in the full-year budget. Under the Revenue Shortfall Reserve (1976), up to three percent of net revenues of the prior year can be held as a potential "smoother" of expenditures. The reserve can be drawn upon when services are simultaneously threatened by a private sector slowdown and when offset through changes in taxes is not politically feasible. In earlier administrations, the policy of maintaining reserves by including both the needed funds and the budget within the estimated revenues was treated as volitional. Under Governor Miller's approach, in contrast, reserve maintenance has become

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a virtual component of the budget and, as such, has been

covered routinely by the Governor's revenue estimate. Important qualitative restraints are not necessarily
political. Some restraints are imposed upon the budget by the private sector. One limitation again involves debt issuance. Corporations which sell credit ratings on states to the Nation's inveStment community emphasize as indicators of repayment

FIGURE I

STATE GOVERNMENT'S CLAIM ON INCOME

Bil . 97$

GEORGIA: F.Y. 1972 - F.Y. 1997

(Ratio Scale)

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likelihood the ratios of a state's debt to state personal income,

6.40

population, and tax revenues. The better a state's credit rating,

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the higher the price at which its promissory notes sell and the

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lower its interest cost. For the highest ratings (the "AAA" which Georgia enjoys), these ratios must be held close to what, in view of the repayment history of all states, appear to be prudent levels. In addition to favorable debt ratios, rating agencies sense repayment security in budgets supported by a diverse set of revenue sources. Taxation of broad (rather than

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narrow) bases but at low (rather thah high) marginal rates are preferred. States find it advantageous to respond to these

Fiscal Year

perceptions. The budget which sets forth the amount of narrow bounds. The average proportion of income going to

revenue to be anticipated must also identify the manner in government has been 5.94 percent and the coefficient of

which the revenue shall be drawn.

variation has been only 0.003. Although the ratios are marked

Finally, the levels and compositions of expenditures and by a slight upward trend, the dominance of the government

revenues contained in the budget are limited by the behavioral sector, measured in terms of reach-in with taxes and fees, has

responses which are induced in the private sector. Revenue been slightly lower from 1995 through 1997 (6.18 percent)

measures which act as disincentives to employment or to than it was from 1972 to 1974 (6.29 percent). The estimated

business expansions are typically avoided. Having properly ratio for Fiscal Year 1999 of6.12 percent is just slightly above

persuaded constituents that economic advance, to important the long-term average. Hence, government's involvement in

degree, has been government-induced, elected officials find it 1999 appears to conform to the historical level which stirred

politically important to structure reach-in and return so as to only one tax increase in a quarter of a century. The negative

undergird business and jobs. Such within-state political effects of 1999's reach-in will most probably be overwhelmed

incentives are enlivened by external among- . . . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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states competition. Each state strives to host an expanding share of enterprises utilizing highlypaid workers and drawing to them technologically-sophisticated suppliers.

Reported Revenues (Bil. 92$)
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FIGURE II ALIGNMENT OF STATE REVENUES WITH INCOME
GEORGIA: F.Y. 1980 - F.Y. 1997

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II. Georgia's Participatory Record

As emphasized already, the presentation

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of a Fiscal Year 1999 budget of $11.8 billion

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does not of itself attest to funding adequacy.

Though expenditure of this amount be fully

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supported by available surplus and expected revenues, budgetary balance in no way indicates that "needs" which government

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"should" meet are being met. Nor does the Revenues predicted using a logarithmic relation of

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growth of 6.6 percent over outlays of Fiscal State's revenue to personal income

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2.5 percent inflation, a growing population, and expanding there will be no adverse "voice" reaction from the electorate.

economic activity, a sufficiently large growth in outlays is

An alignment of Georgia's revenues with the state's

being incorporated. Finally, though the budgetary absorption personal income is depicted in different perspective in Figure

of expected revenues leaves an excess sufficient to fill the two II. To develop this representation, revenue flows have first

budgetary reserves, there is no assurance that the "right" level been adjusted to take account of the changes in taxes and in

of gross revenues and expenditures are involved. Yet, prices in the 1980-1997 period. Then, the responsiveness of

empirical frameworks are at hand which can help to convey revenues to changes in price-adjusted personal income has

confidence in the budgetary choices which are imbedded.

been assessed by fitting a logarithmic-linear relation to the two

In Figure I, the proportion of Georgia's personal income variables over the eighteen observations. The resulting

made up by revenues flowing to the State for the fiscal years "average income-elasticity" of Georgia's revenues proves to be

from 1972 to 1997 are depicted. Obviously, the share of approximately 0.9. That is, when income rises by 10 percent,

personal income which government has used to meet public revenues (on average) rise by 9 percent. However, the needs over the past 25 years has varied but only within very

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response weakens and becomes negative during the 1990-1992 sequentially-lowered sales taxes on food in 1996-1998, and,

recession.

now, lower income taxes in 1998. Because of this tax relief,

Cyclical behavior is clearly a strong conditioner of the annual revenue flow in Fiscal Year 1999 will be roughly

revenue's response. During expansions in the private sector, $800 million below what it would have been without the

government tends to grow more dominant as its various tax Governor's initiatives and their endorsement by the General

bases are carried upward together. Conversely, during Assembly.

slowdoWns or recessions, tax bases flatten or stagnate and

collections' growth falls behind the gains in the private sector.

III. Anatomy of Revenue Growth

The revenue/income response falters. For political (and

Georgia's revenues in Fiscal Year 1999, with Governor

competitive) reasons, a temporary decline in the government's Miller's proposed $275 million income-tax relief plan in place,

participation ratio will seldom be compensated by positive tax are stipulated to reach roughly $12.0 billion. With no

action.

appreciable hesitation in the advance in the private sector in

In Fiscal Years 1998 and 1999, neither boom nor sight, the anticipated "after-relief' gain of only 7.7 percent

recession is expected. Consequently, the revenue response to over 1997 levels appears conservative. Even without the tax

growth in the private sector appears likely to fit the long-term plan, the implicit 10.2 percent gain over 1997 levels is modest.

average. For a growth in personal income of about 7.5 Afterall, the one-year gain of 1997 over 1996 was 6.6 percent.

percent, revenues in Fiscal Year 1999 could be expected to A clear message emerges. The 5.0 percent cut in individual

climb by as much as 6.3 percent. After allowing for the 2.3 income taxes is affordable. In fact, to have a $275 million

percent cut in individual income taxes, the posited growth rate income-tax reduction come so soon after the 1996 lowering of

of about 6.8 percent appears to be conservative but reasonable. the sales tax rate on food (effectively a $540 million relief

provision in Fiscal Year 1999) provides a second unmistakable

FIGURE III

GEORGIA'S NET REVENUES: FISCAL YEARS

Bit. 97$ (Ratio

1981 - 1997 (Unadjusted for tax change)

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signal. The path downshift apparent in Figure III will endure. Greater efficiency and productivity in the delivery of government services is allowing more "needs" to be met with fewer revenues.
The diversity in revenue sources which the rating agencies prefer is apparent in the representation of Figure IV. From the economic downturn in 1990 through the year 1997, individual income taxes have grown the most rapidly. In Fiscal Year 1991, the yield from this tax made up 40.9 percent of the State's net revenues; by 1997, the proportion had reached 42.7 percent. Corporate income taxes made the

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sharpest recovery among the three taxes after their slide from

Fiscal Year

1990 through 1992. Their proportion of total revenues rose from 5.3 percent in 1992 to 6.4 percent in 1997. Sales taxes

In Figure III, the pattern of revenue growth over the 19811997 fiscal years is portrayed. Inspection shows that the revenue-growth path that applied from roughly 1983 to 1989 was interrupted in 1990. Despite a 10-percent tax boost (sales taxes) which became effective in that fiscal year, revenue growth in the expansion following the 1990-1991 recession

grew at only a slightly slower rate than individual income taxes until the first stage of the reduction in the rate on food purchases was implemented in October of 1996. Despite levelling in Fiscal Year 1997, the sales tax collections rose by 48.4 percent from 1990 to 1997. Their proportion of total revenues eased from 38.0 percent to 36.5 over the same period.

was launched along a growth path

as steep as that of the eighties but considerably downshifted. Though budgetary levels have remained below those ostensibly expected in 1989 when the sales tax rate was raised, the provisions of the

FIGURE IV

Index

GROWTH IN REVENUE SOURCES

1990=1,000

GEORGIA: FISCAL YEARS 1990 - 1997

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government for the economy in the 1,400

years 1992-1997 have evidently been satisfying. Perhaps because of gains in government's efficiency and productivity, there has been no

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pressure to raise taxes so as to return revenue growth to the plane

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of the prior decade. In fact, the

Fiscal Year

political sentiment has been just the reverse. Governor Miller has been

- -Individual Income Tax

--Sales Tax

- .. - Corporate Income Tax

able to win lower income taxes for

Georgians in 1994 and 1995,

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FIGURE V

GROWTH IN GEORGIA'S EMPLOYMENT

Index

FISCAL YEARS 1990 - 1997

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1,400

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I -Trade - .. - Manufacturing

IV. The Revenue Prospect The conservative nature ofthe estimate of revenues which finances the Fiscal Year 1999 budget and maintains the budgetary reserves has been asserted. It is made clearer by review of current trends in the private sector of the Georgia

economy, As shown in Figure V, employment in services and in wholesale and retail trade have lead the state's expansion in employment since 1990. Of the roughly 611,000 gain in nonagricultural employment from 1990 to 1997,314,000 workers have been added in services and 172,000 in trade. Although manufacturing employment has had weaker growth, manufacturing workers are more numerous in Georgia today than they were in 1990. In the Nation, fewer manufacturing workers are to be found. These advances have put Georgia's rank in employment gains in the top quarter of the states for the years 1994-1997 (Figure VI). While both Georgia's ranking and growth were stronger in the eighties, the 2.7 percent average annual advance in the last three years has kept Georgia's income growing robustly.
Personal income gains in the state have averaged 7.0 percent per year since 1990. Since 1994, the rates of gain in income have remained stable at approximately 7.5 percent. Employment gains have eased to the 3.5 to 4.5 percent range and, as apparent in Figure V, slow slippage in growth is continuing. Yet, there is no suggestion that the rates of gain will slow abruptly. Although population growth is easing as well and business expansion is cooling somewhat, the probable growth in the private sector through 1999 remains in the 6-7 percent range for income and the 1.5 to 2.5 percent range for employment. This combination will be sufficient to keep revenues flowing above the modest expectations implicit in the revenue estimate undergirding the Fiscal Year 1999 budget.

FIGURE VI GEORGIA'S NON-AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYMENT
RANKED AVERAGE ANNUAL GAINS FROM 1981 OR 1990 PEAK

Average Percentage Gain
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RESULTS-BASED BUDGETING

The State of Georgia is in the second year of implementing Results-based Budgeting. This new budget system is designed to support a more efficient and effective state 'government that will be more accountable and responsive to the public for all tax dollars spent. This Results-based Budgeting (REB) process is being phased in over the next several years. This methodical implementation will ensure that state budget and program personnel have the knowledge base for successful implementation.
When fully implemented, REB will move the state towards a results-oriented budget as required by the 1993 Budget Accountability and Planning Act (Senate Bill 335). The new system will better link planning and evaluation to budget development and management. Results measures will be used more systematically to assess progress made toward meeting state goals and objectives for each department or agency of state government. Through REB, all activities of state government will be grouped into programs and subprograms. For each program, a program purpose, goal, and desired result that can be accomplished during the fiscal year will be developed. This desired result will be measured at the completion of the funding period and progress toward achieving the result will be measured.
Last year, state agencies began this budgeting process by identifying all of their programs and developing a program purpose and goals for each program. Additionally, the F.Y. 1998 Budget Report provided Financial Summaries that indicated the total cost of each program.
This year, this REB program information has been expanded to include the desired results for each program. A reader can review the various programs that define a department, the purpose and goals of that program, the measurable results that the program intends to provide the citizens and state government and the money that is spent achieving these results. This initiative is designed to relate program results with program expenditures. The Governor and the General Assembly can then decide through public debate whether or not the State is making the proper investment.
Most of the agencies will be establishing their baseline data on their desired results during this fiscal year. It will therefore require another year to actually begin to assess the progress that agency programs are making in achieving these results. This year is the benchmark year for most programs.

In a memorandum to all state agency heads in May 1996, Governor Miller wrote of his full commitment to REB and encouraged the same commitment from agency heads. The Governor wrote:
"Constantly focusing our attention on not simply how we spend our resources, but rather on what we achieve or accomplish will keep Georgia on the right track towards effectively addressing the most important needs of Georgia citizens. .I think we can substantially implement this new concept as we develop the state budget over the next two years. Approaching this challenge with the same dedication with which you implemented budget redirection will carry the state and this administration a long way towards fulfilling the vision I have for a fiscally sound, effective and results-oriented state government."
Results-based Budgeting is a method the state will use to require accountability for every tax dollar spent by every Executive Branch department. REB will organize a process of gathering information and documenting the state's efforts of whether or not expenditures are actually achieving stated goals and results.
The specific goals of Results-based Budgeting include:
Focus the legislative process upon the policy implications of funds expended in state agency programs and services.
Identify similar programs across state agencies and assess total impact.
Identify successful and unsuccessful programs. Enable programs to be evaluated and funded on
the basis of achieving a specific desired result. Aid policy makers in determining if it is in the
best interest of the state to expend funds to achieve a program's identified result; i.e., is it worth it? Enhance the ability of the Office of Planning and Budget to track funding in programs across agency organizational boundaries.
To enhance state government's ability to understand and implement REB, the Office of Planning and Budget and the State Merit System Training Division developed and provided REB training to over 600 state budget and program personnel. This has enhanced the quality of this year's REB submissions from the agencies and the information provided in this year's budget document.

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STATE STRATEGIC PLAN -1998
This State Strategic Plan for Georgia has been developed by the Governor's Office and the Office of Planning and Budget. The plan fulfills the statutory requirements for a state strategic plan as outlined in Code Section 45-12-73. It represents the second state strategic plan and a comprehensive vision for the future of Georgia. The strategic plan provides a view of the Georgia of tomorrow and the activities that are presently underway to move toward that future. Additional initiatives are identified that should be undertaken to attain our vision. The plan focuses on results necessary to achieve the vision.

VISION FOR THE STATE OF GEORGIA
Georgia is a land blessed with natural resources and is fortunate to have residents who have been willing to work hard to support a dream for their children. It is this dream of a better future that has been the driving force behind our state's economic development in the last generation. While we have made much progress toward meeting that goal, there is still work to be done.
Achieving this goal of a brighter future will require work and perseverance. It will not simply happen but will occur only if we take the necessary steps that are required. These steps must be taken concurrently in a variety of areas which, while important separately, together can create the dynamic climate that will make Georgia a national leader.
Citizens, communities and governments of Georgia must find new ways to solve problems. These local problems are often statewide problems and statewide solutions have proven to be difficult to identify or implement. This will require new levels of cooperation and partnerships between all levels of government and all segments of local communities to focus on getting results in areas of common concern. State government must be a catalyst for innovative solutions and provide support to communities by reducing bureaucratic barriers and unnecessary regulations.
Georgians deserve an educational system which will allow them to reach their full potential by giving them the knowledge and skills needed for the new challenges of tomorrow. It must provide both the opportunities to learn, such as the pre-kindergarten program, and tangible rewards for hard work, as provided by HOPE scholarships. In the future, Georgians will see education as a lifetime experience that prepares the individual for the constantly changing conditions of a world community.
All Georgians also have the right to lead a life in a secure and safe community in which crime is controlled and fear of crime becomes a relic of another time. Government will maintain effective law enforcement to protect the public and guarantee swift and assured punishment for those who break the law. By continuing to build a fair and effective judicial system, Georgia will create a climate of respect for the law that will help to break the cycle of violence found in parts of our society.
A prosperous future will be based on a strong state economy that can compete successfully with the nation and the world. Georgia's economic growth must be protected by continuing a multifaceted strategy which attracts new

industry, strengthens existing industry and provides the foundation and infrastructure necessary to foster economic growth.
In developing industry, Georgia must also be careful to protect the very resources upon which our prosperity is based. Rich agricultural areas, expansive forests, and abundant water have helped to foster strong growth. These resources must be protected in order to assure continued prosperity in the future. By developing resources in an ecologically sound manner, building upon the format established by Preservation 2000 and River Care 2000, Georgia can ensure that it maintains the very resources which have created its current prosperity.
A good quality of life for themselves and for their children has long been a goal of all Georgians. Adults as well as children deserve a social environment that allows them to develop to their fullest potential. Human services must be guided by principles that encourage and develop individual responsibility and accountability. Special emphasis must be given to policies that strengthen the family unit, because it is the breakdown of the family that has created the most serious consequences affecting the social and economic conditions in which children are now raised.
In striving to create a better future, state government cannot work alone. Because of limited resources, government is just one of many partners in the public and private sectors which must work together if a better future is to be achieved. Our challenge is to keep government as a good partner, one that encourages quality development and growth, in partnership with communities to maximize local solutions to issues and problems. To accomplish this goal, government must work to deliver services to citizens in an efficient and effective manner. This state government must focus on getting results and on continuously measuring the progress on achieving results. An ineffective government will drain our economic strength and threaten our prosperity.
As we proceed along convergent paths in all of these areas, a better Georgia will emerge. This better Georgia will be built on a network of improving communities that are partnering with state government to improve the lives of Georgians with a focus on results. Our state will thrive in a climate of fiscal responsibility and personal security. It will prosper with the strength of an educated, well-trained workforce and an infrastructure unrivaled in the world.

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STRATEGIC AGENDA PRIORITIES
The strategic plan focuses on six primary issues that the Governor believes to be the top priorities in setting the agenda for moving into the future. These six major issues are:
Education As the information society becomes a reality, the role of
education is growing in significance. Intellectual capital is becoming a medium of exchange, and individuals are challenged to learn and grow to the limits of their capacity. More than ever, education is a prerequisite for a good job and an improved standard of living. The future of Georgia's communities will be built upon an educated citizemy. In the future, Georgia's communities will work to coordinate resources in creative ways. Local educational institutions will serve as hubs for community activity centers oflifelong learning. The state's role will evolve to better support schools and colleges in local communities. Information on strategies for success must be shared, and we will hold local schools and colleges accountable for results. Schools and colleges are vital tools to ensure the overall well being of local communities as they work to create a culture of education throughout the state. With a strong vision of the long-term destination and a sharp focus on the desired results for education, we will build stronger partnerships between the state and local communities so that education serves our people well.
Crime and Public Safety All Georgians have a right to live in safe and secure
communities. Governments, both state and local, have a responsibility to provide for the public safety. To accomplish this, the state must maintain well-trained, effective law enforcement and guarantee swift and assured punishment for those who break the law. Persons who commit a crime must be aware that they will be caught and retribution will be paid to the fullest extent of the law. Georgia's laws will be the toughest on violent criminals in the nation. The Georgia judicial system must be organized and staffed so that the enforcement of Georgia's laws can be administered quickly, efficiently and fairly. While we must ensure that the judicial system protects the rights of the accused, the system must also protect the rights of the victim. Finally, state government must create partnerships with communities to solve Georgia's crime problem. By working together with an eye on results, we can focus on turning troubled, at-risk juveniles from lives of crime.
Economic Development Private industry is the driving force behind Georgia's
economic development. However, state and local governments play a critical role in providing the infrastructure and business environment in which private industry exists. Georgia's economic growth has consistently out-performed the national average. Consequently, Georgia must continue to enhance its

economic growth. Our goal is to maintain Georgia's strong economic growth rate to provide ongoing opportunities to Georgians. This goal will be achieved through a multifaceted strategy that attracts new industry, builds and supports existing industry, involves local governments, promotes Georgia and its products to the world, and provides the foundation and infrastructure for new industries of the future.
Human Senices All Georgians want a good quality of life for themselves
and their families. Children should grow up in a safe and nurturing environment that helps them develop to their fullest potential. To accomplish this, Georgia has returned to the original purpose of public welfare: a short-term hand up to help families get back on their feet rather than a longterm handout for life. Georgians will have access to education, training, and support services that provide an opportunity to break the cycle of welfare dependency. Our health-eare system will be strengthened to provide costeffective, quality care. The system will emphasize prevention, education, early intervention, and increased individual responsibility for personal health. Citizens will receive the support and care needed to maintain functional independence so they can continue to live in their communities as long as possible.
The Environment Georgians are blessed to live in a state with remarkable
ecological diversity. To maintain this diversity over time, the citizens of Georgia are becoming better stewards of the environment. Environmental diversity is a strength. It must be preserved and protected so that the children of tomorrow can enjoy the same wonders as their parents do today. This is why environmental protection is so important and has been a special focus over the last six years. By acting now, the future of Georgia's environment will be clean, diverse, well managed, and available for all citizens to use and enjoy in the Georgia of tomorrow.
An Efficient and Effective State Government Delivering valued services to citizens, the customers of
state government, must continue to be the primary concern of every government agency and every public employee. Georgians demand increased accountability and state stewardship of public monies. To ensure that state government continues to become ever more efficient and effective in the delivery of services to its citizens, it must continue to focus efforts on programs that are achieving desired, demonstrable results. The state must continually review its programs, policies and procedures, redirecting resources to those mandated and desired program areas that promise substantial return or which have demonstrated successes. State government must partner with local communities and focus on common areas of concern with a result orientation. The state will benefit from a network of improving communities.

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READER'S GUIDE

The F.Y. 1999 Budget Report for the State of Georgia is one of three publications that deal with Governor Zell Miller's budget recommendations to the 1998 Geneml Assembly to establish state spending for two different fiscal years-the upcoming F.Y. 1999 Budget Report and the F.Y. 1998 Amended Budget Report.
The Budget Report reveals the Governor's detailed budget recommendations for F.Y. 1999, which begins July 1, 1998 and ends June 30, 1999. It also includes detailed infonnation about past, current and projected revenue collections; past expenditures and budgets; program policies, and state organizational structures. This document is released in connection with the Governor's Budget Message to the Georgia Geneml Assembly during the first week of its annual session.
An Amended Budget Report, released during the week prior to the session, details spending changes recommended by the Governor for the fiscal year underway when the Geneml Assembly meets in regular session in January of each year. The Amended Budget Report presented to the 1998 Geneml Assembly recommends amendments to the state's budget for the fiscal year that ends on June 30, 1998.
The Budget in Brief each year is published after the legislative session ends and covers all new or amended expenditures authorized by the General Assembly for the next fiscal year (often called the outyear) and for the fiscal year then in effect.
CHANGES IN F.Y. 1999
The F.Y. 1999 Budget Report is organized essentially in the same fonnat as the previous edition, but there are three changes in content that are noteworthy. The changes are:
Second-phase implementation of the ResultsBased Budgeting (REB) program.
An expansion of the state's Capital Improvement Program to 5 years from 4 years to be more consistent with the State Strategic Plan and most Agency Strategic Plans.
A reorganization in the way capital outlay recommendations and requests are displayed in the Capital Outlay section.
RESULTS-BASED BUDGETING
Results-Based Budgeting is a new initiative that divides all state government activities into programs. The future of all programs, in tenns of their continuing existence and funding level, will be determined by how well they measure up to the perfonnance measurements that

will be recommended in the future by the Governor and approved by the General Assembly.
RBB is presented in 2 parts-Program Summaries and Program Fund Allocations.
The first phase of Program Summaries in the F.Y. 1998 Budget Report provided infonnation on each program by name, putpose and goals. The second phase, which is implemented in this document, identifies desired results expected from each program during F.Y. 1999. The second phase also refmes and identifies programs more in line with the state's original expectations. The F.Y. 2000 Budget Report will include phase 3, which will involve for the first time the identification of benchmaIks against which desired results will be measured. New desired results for F.Y. 2000 also will be in next year's document. It is possible that some actual results will be in the F.Y. 2000 document. The F.Y. 2001 document will for the first time measure actual results for all RBB programs against previously published desired results.
The Program Fund Allocations section provides the Governor's F.Y. 1999 budget recommendations for each program and the F.Y. 1998 actual appropriations. Total and state funds are shown separately. The recommendations and prior appropriations are both displayed by agency programs, attached agency programs and pass-through funding. This display provides a fuller accounting of an agency's mix of funds than has historically been provided in the state's budget documents.
REDIRECTION
A new dimension was added to the State of Georgia's budget process beginning with F.Y. 1997-Redirection. The concept will be entering its third year in F.Y. 1999, and it has been one of the main instruments in making possible increases in education funding while the state sales tax on groceries is being eliminated during a period when revenue growth has been moderating and citizens are demanding improved services.
An understanding of Redirection and its impact on the budget is especially important in understanding the philosophy that is governing Governor Miller's approach to the budget during the last years of his Administration. While the impact of redirection is spread throughout the entire budget, it especially impacts 2 sections in each department-the Financial Summary and Budget Summary pages.
Through Redirection, Governor Miller requires all agencies to reexamine how they do business. He wants them to study their expenditures carefully and eliminate or

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downsize those activities that are no longer needed or have a low priority as compared to other higher priority services.
I To achieve this goal, Governor Miller ordered all department heads to present F.Y. 1999 budget requests based on a reallocation of at least 5 percent of an agency's F.Y. 1998 adjusted base budget, with the reallocated funds to be used for 3 purposes:
Fund ongoing services or enhancements within an agency using the current level of resources.
Fund growth in formula and entitlement-related services in a way that minimizes the amount of new resources historically required in these areas.
Increase fund availability for priority areas within state government as a whole.
The F.Y. 1999 Redirection level could not exceed 100 percent of the F.Y. 1998 adjusted base budget.
The adjusted base budget was determined in two stages. First, all non-recurring expenditures were deducted from the F.Y. 1998 budget. Second, funds were added to annualize carry-forward requirements such as 1998 salary adjustments.
Once the adjusted base budget was determined, agency heads were allowed to request enhancement funds for new or expanded services requested above the 100 percent adjusted base level. Agency requests, however, were limited to 4.5 percent of the adjusted base.
Generally speaking, enhancement funds represent a funding level that in recent years has been known as improvement fund requests. The major difference is that there is now a cap on enhancement funds whereas there was no cap on funds requested for improvements. Also, much of the funding that was once requested as improvement funds must now be requested in redirected dollars, not the add-on dollars represented by enhancement allocations. There is no limit on the amount of capital funds that can be requested.
THE KY. 1999 BUDGET REPORT

ORGANIZATION CHART
Each agency's section starts with an Organization Chart that displays the divisions comprising each department. The description of services performed by each division has been removed from the chart and merged with the Roles and Responsibilities page.
The numbers in each block represent total budgeted state positions as of October 1, 1997 for each division. The total number of positions budgeted for each department is listed underneath each department's title at the top of the page.
HIGHLIGHTS
The Highlights page for each department provides a summary of new or expanded appropriations that are being recommended for that department by the Governor. The page may be omitted for any agency that does not have sufficient enhancements to justify a separate page for such highlights.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
The Financial Summary for each department provides up to 12 different levels of budget information by object class, including expenditures for 2 prior years, the current budget, agency requests and the Governor's recommendations.
The ftrst page of each sununary includes the following information concerning expenditures, current budget and agency requests:
F.Y. 1996 and F.Y. 1997 actual expenditures F.Y. 1998 current operating budget F.Y. 1999 agency requests by redirection level, enhancements and totals
The second page of each summary includes the following information concerning the F.Y. 1999Governor's recommendations:
Adjusted Base Funds to Redirect Additions Redirection totals Enhancement totals

Departments can have as many as 11 separate sections in this F.Y. 1999 Budget Report, with each section providing a different level of information about the Governor's proposed spending program for the upcoming year. Following is an explanation of each section.

Each Financial Summary includes the total funds recommended or appropriated to each department, including state general funds, federal funds, funds collected and retained by departments, and any other funds available to them. The totals for each category of fund sources are shown at the bottom of the tables. Total State Funds, displayed in bold type, represents state general funds either recommended or appropriated to the departments.

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The number ofpositions and motor vehicles are the last items displayed under each table.
BTJDGETSUMMARY
The Budget Summary explains the Governor's Recommendations, as displayed by object class on the second page of the Financial Summary section, from the perspective of new budget initiatives being recommended by the Governor concerning new, expanded or redirected programs and setVices that are to be funded. Each column of the Governor's Recommendations page of the Financial Summary is explained in sequence in the Budget Summary.
ADJUSTMENTS TO CURRENT BUDGET. The ftrst line lists the existing state appropriations for F.Y. 1998, adjusted to include budget transfers between appropriations that were necessary before work could begin on developing recommendations for F.Y. 1999 spending. These adjustments include additional funds to annualize salary increases and reductions for non-recurring expenditures. These adjustments to the 1998 appropriation total provides the Adjusted Base. This is the starting point for the Governor in making decisions on his F.Y. 1999 budget recommendations.
REDIRECTION FUNDS. The section on Funds to Redirect is an explanation of the numbers displayed on column 2 of the Governor's Recommendations page of the Financial Summary. The Additions section explains column 3, while the Total Redirection Level number represents column 4.
ENHANCEMENT FUNDS. Column 5 is explained in this section, separated by Enhancement Funds and Capital Outlay. The Total State Funds number matches with column 6.
FUNCTIONAL BUDGET SUMMARY
Functional budgets by total and state funds are displayed in this section for the current year's appropriations and for the outyear's recommendations by the Governor.
ROLES AND RESPONSmILITIES
This page describes what departments are responsible for doing by law, policy or mandate. It also describes how departments are organized to carry out their missions.
Since the Organization Charts for each department no longer carries information about the responSIbilities of each division within the department, the Roles and

Responsibilities page for F.Y. 1999 combines the contents of both pages in prior publications.
STRATEGIES AND SERVICES
This section discusses the major budget and policy changes taking place in each department. The discussion focuses on major initiatives that are in the ftnal stages of implementation, those that are currently being implemented and possibly expanded, and new initiatives that are being proposed for the future. Charts and graphics are used extensively to dramatize these major initiatives.
CAPITAL OUTLAY
The state's Capital Improvement Program is being expanded from 4 to 5 years to be more consistent with the timeframe of the State Strategic Plan and most agency Strategic Plans. In addition to listing each agency's capital outlay requests and the Governor's recommendations for F.Y. 1999, the Capital Improvement Program displays capital outlay needs for ftscal years 2000 through 2003, as identifted by the agencies.
Adding an additional year to the Capital Improvement Program recognizes that most major capital projects require significant planning and analysis prior to a formal request for design and construction funds.
As a consequence of this change, several significant changes are being made in the organization of capital outlay pages.
Both the F.Y. 1999 recommendations and the ftscal years 2000-2003 projections will be reorganized and displayed by groups of projects with a common interest, with each group being subdivided into 5 categories. Projects will be listed in 2 groupings-fIrst, by groups of projects with a common interest; second, with each group being subdivided into 5 categories.
First, projects are grouped by such subjects as institutions, authorities, commissions, centers, or by common relationships, such as Major Markets, Wildlife Resources, Local School Systems or Regional Youth Development Centers.
Second, the major groupings are subdivided into the following categories: Property Acquisition, New Construction, Renovations and Improvements, Major Repairs and Equipment.
The cost of construction is listed for all projects, by cash or bonds, either as recommended by the Governor for F.Y. 1999 or as estimated by the departments.

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A separate table in the Capital Outlay section displays the total impact of capital outlay on the F.Y. 1999 recommended budget, including new bonded indebtedness, cash capital outlay, the cost of opening new facilities, and the estimated future operating costs of all projects recommended for funding by the Governor.
APPENDIX
Several items of general background information are displayed in this section, including state surplus for the prior 2 years, historical information and current statistical data about state bonds, a 3-year record of authorized positions, a glossary of budget-related terms, the

identification of all acronyms, a statistical overview of the state, and an explanation of the basis of budgeting and accounting in Georgia.
THE BUDGET PROCESS IN GEORGIA
Readers interested in a detailed explanation of how the budget process works in Georgia are urged to see a separate section on this topic in the Appendices of this document. The section explains the various sources of state revenues and how budgets are approved and administered. The explanation includes how current budgets are amended and how original budgets are passed for the following fiscal year.

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ESTIMATED FUND AVAILABILITY, BUDGETS AND SURPLUS

SURPLUS: State Funds Surplus Estimated Agencies' Lapse - State Funds Lottery Surplus Estimated Agencies' Lapse - Lottery Total Surplus
RESERVES: Midyear Adjustment Reserve Motor Fuel

FISCAL YEAR 1998

FISCAL YEAR 1999

$524,974,958 49,161,998 69,869,338 17,054,052
$661,060,346

$111,313,935 24,674,865

REVENUES:
State Revenue Estimate Additional assessments to be collected by the Insurance
Commissioner and deposited into the Treasury during the first quarter ofF.Y. 1999.
Revised Revenue Estimate
Indigent Care Trust Fund
F.Y. 1998 Lottery Proceeds (Revised from $510,000,000)
F.Y. 1999 Lottery Proceeds
Appropriated Surplus
TOTAL STATE FUNDS AVAILABLE

$11,118,000,000 $625,000
$11,118,625,000 148,828,880 515,000,000
4,000,000 $12,583,503,026

$11,849,000,000 775,000
$11,849,775,000 148,828,880
530,000,000
$12,528,603,880

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GEORGIA REVENUES: F.Y. 1995-F.Y. 1997 AND ESTIMATED F.Y. 1998-F.Y. 1999

I. GENERAL FUNDS
Income Tax - Corp. & Indiv. Sales Tax - General Motor Fuel Tax - Gals. & Sales Motor Vehicle License Tax Insurance Premium Tax Cigar and Cigarette Tax Malt Beverage Tax Inheritance Tax Property Tax Alcoholic Beverage Tax Wine Tax
Total Taxes
Administrative Services: Interest on Deposits Other Fees and Sales
Revenue: Peace Officer Training Funds Other Fees and Sales
Natural Resources: Game and Fish Other Fees and Sales
Public Safety Human Resources Secretary of State Labor Department Georgia Net Authority Corrections Workers' Compensation Banking and Finance Agriculture All Other Departments
Total Regulatory Fees & Sales

F.Y. 1995 Actual
4,510,904,989 3,506,939,197
521,853,591 207,777,395 195,823,332
91,938,104 71,440,716 73,607,282 31,871,319 30,580,188 15,316,520 9,258,052,633
88,179,144 20,580,088
14,708,435 42,613,667
20,009,511 17,634,193 36,279,404 24,212,700 27,299,402 19,130,394
11,809,260 9,922,946 10,121,854 6,319,149 18,785,695
367,605,842

IT. NET REVENUES

9,625,658,475

lIl. LOTTERY FUNDS

514,881,260

IV. INDIGENT CARE TRUST FUND

163,033,326

V. INSURANCE ANTI-FRAUD LEVIES

VI. GROSS REVENUES

10,303,573,061

VIT. RESERVES REQUIREMENT

VIT. FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR EXPENDITURES

Components of Funds Available for Expenditures: State General Funds Lottery Indigent Care Trust Fund Total Funds Budgeted

F.Y. 1996 Actual
4,960,148,235 3,811,584,749
536,249,661 208,013,024 205,159,193
85,819,503 73,806,071 66,538,071 34,361,199 33,419,646 16,843,048 10,031,942,400
97,118,296 8,080,043
15,820,891 77,484,890
19,793,527 18,183,943 33,997,128 28,493,927 29,408,156 19,999,765 14,000,000 13,259,558 10,307,478 10,295,145 6,087,527 11,911,785 414,242,059
10,446,184,459
558,473,887
162,177,246
11,166,835,592

F.Y.1997 Actual
5,484,618,471 3,903,286,787
553,688,018 203,240,906 221,727,966
91,364,382 75,002,144 60,295,856 34,979,287 36,631,178 17,366,784 10,682,201,779
132,532,069 7,406,172
16,959,998 61,460,385
20,648,476 24,235,243 35,749,763 30,749,914 30,530,578 20,490,429 14,500,000 13,887,773 10,574,058 10,551,327
6,385,693 12,529,892 449,191,770
11,131,393,549
593,627,849
180,808,601
11,905,829,999

F.Y. 1998 Estimated
5,558,000,000 3,915,000,000
565,000,000 206,000,000 214,000,000
90,000,000 77,000,000 56,000,000 35,000,000 39,000,000 17,000,000 10,772,000,000
145,000,000 7,000,000
18,000,000 55,000,000
20,000,000 22,000,000 16,000,000 31,000,000 15,000,000 37,000,000 32,000,000 21,000,000 11,000,000 11,000,000
6,000,000 14,000,000 461,000,000
11,233,000,000
515,000,000
148,828,880
625,000
11,897,453,880
115,000,000
11,782,453,880
11,118,625,000 515,000,000 148,828,880
11,782,453,880

F.Y. 1999 Estimated
6,060,000,000 4,141,000,000
577,000,000 208,000,000 216,000,000
88,000,000 79,000,000 64,000,000 32,000,000 40,000,000 18,000,000 11,523,000,000
152,000,000 7,000,000
19,000,000 45,000,000
21,000,000 23,000,000 16,000,000 32,000,000 15,000,000 39,000,000 33,000,000 21,000,000 12,000,000 12,000,000
7,000,000 15,000,000 469,000,000
11,992,000,000
530,000,000
148,828,880
775,000
12,671,603,880
143,000,000
12,528,603,880
11,849,775,000 530,000,000 148,828,880
12,528,603,880

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EXPENDITURES AND APPROPRIATIONS STATE FUNDS

,
Departments!Agencies
General Assembly Audits and Accounts, Department of
Judicial Branch

F.Y.1996 Actual
217,736,082 18,754,251
78,549,681

F.Y.1997 Actual
22,175,658 20,475,526
83,818,558

F.Y.1998 Budgeted
27,168,900 20,156,774
91,276,910

F.Y.1999

Department's Requests

I Governor's Recommendations

27,326,947 23,983,057

27,326,947 23,983,057

110,323,099

110,323,099

Administrative Services, Department of Agriculture, Department of Banking and Finance, Department of Community Affairs, Department of Corrections, Department of Defense, Department of Education, State Board of Employees' Retirement System Forestry Commission, State Georgia Bureau of Investigation Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission Governor, Office ofthe Human Resources, Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism, Department of Insurance, Office of Commissioner of Juvenile Justice, Department of Labor, Department of Law, Department of Medical Assistance, Department of Merit System of Personnel Administration Natural Resources, Department of Public Safety, Department of Public School Employees' Retirement System Public Service Commission Regents, University System of Georgia Revenue, Department of Secretary of State, Office of Soil and Water Conservation Commission, State Student Finance Commission, Georgia Teachers' Retirement System Technical and Adult Education, Department of Transportation, Department of Veterans Service, Department of Workers' Compensation, State Board of State of Ga. General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Salary Adjustments
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

39,823,664 40,973,210
8,750,515 38,633,135 713,155,431
4,666,606 3,975,694,274
35,158,428 46,568,205
32,390,158 1,180,013,923
27,812,275 14,509,714 126,532,977 17,901,087 11,688,123 1,258,083,447
86,648,830 122,506,756
13,315,000 7,980,411 1,324,859,884 99,522,812 30,085,565 2,015,783 180,332,102 3,666,616 210,767,191 384,304,129 24,654,782 10,400,312 524,313,203

41,378,201 40,975,755
9,189,889 47,580,514 715,130,799
4,220,833 4,458,905,922
34,983,238 48,177,543
29,921,688 1,167,664,118
20,001,204 14,553,644 148,972,021 19,483,133 11,777,309 1,309,571,316
101,991,280 117,680,477
14,212,500 8,266,725 1,415,402,795 94,572,233 29,299,731 2,000,042 200,847,284 3,558,409 291,379,431 351,132,314 19,586,048 10,471,248 621,465,791

41,248,629 41,776,853 9,523,070 25,995,075 740,682,868
4,363,044 4,646,727,118
34,539,659 48,215,166
29,930,439 1,214,499,233
20,076,479 15,799,353 174,504,508 20,500,998 13,124,252 1,324,271,890
91,144,956 113,703,569
15,110,000 8,482,241
1,461,752,169 92,513,751 31,037,511 2,132,890
208,845,430 4,070,000
231,621,569 542,507,217
19,795,288 10,918,457 393,727,614

10,912,768,562 11,530,823,177 11,771,743,880

47,178,955 46,739,214
9,758,152 53,179,630 798,369,825
5,767,008 4,876,468,480
36,913,346 61,780,784
33,692,611 1,281,194,826
23,379,020 16,232,250 261,172,115 22,244,229 13,849,869 1,344,308,705
105,878,664 119,133,136
15,110,000 8,687,584 1,505,384,732 98,201,516 31,659,544 2,143,075 257,218,329 3,800,000 238,439,461 886,876,539 20,593,156 11,409,497 554,979,728
12,953,377,083

40,447,636 41,577,156
9,603,314 28,700,139 773,672,362
5,184,492 4,781,989,426
277,000 35,195,415 48,456,669
29,633,527 1,208,358,117
22,897,807 15,227,236 200,741,536 20,969,326 13,170,550 1,346,020,438 12,190,678 98,685,260 117,043,658 15,110,000 8,365,637 1,478,879,425 94,442,527 30,909,521 2,143,075 253,946,125 3,800,000 255,228,704 572,604,268 19,805,993 11,147,967 418,346,710 352,199,083
12,528,603,880

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EXPENDITURES AND APPROPRIATIONS TOTAL FUNDS

,
Departments!Agencies
General Assembly
. Audits and Accounts, Department of
Judicial Branch
Administrative Services, Department of Agriculture, Department of Banking and Finance, Department of Community Affairs, Department of Corrections, Department of Defense, Department of Education, State Board of Employees' Retirement System Forestry Commission, State Georgia Bureau ofInvestigation Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission Governor, Office ofthe Human Resources, Department of Industry, Trade and TOUlisrn, Department of Insurance, Office of Commissioner of Juvenile Justice, Department of Labor, Department of Law, Department of Medical Assistance, Department of Merit System of Personnel Administration Natural Resources, Department of Public Safety, Department of Public School Employees' Retirement System Public Service Commission Regents, University System ofGeorgia Revenue, Department of Secretary ofState, Office of Soil and Water Conservation Commission, State Student Finance Commission, Georgia Teachers' Retirement System Technical and Adult Education, Department of Transportation, Department of Veterans Service, Department of Workers' Compensation, State Board of State of Ga. General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Salary Adjustments
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

F.Y.1998 Appropriations
27,168,900 20,156,774
93,183,496
190,236,117 49,508,646
9,523,070 58,520,527 761,151,377 18,212,114 5,200,766,282 4,624,139 39,489,852 48,215,166 2,488,936 37,272,326 2,391,125,729 20,302,479 17,206,008 179,849,586 156,379,739 14,733,081 3,734,506,057 1,098,236,482 133,068,753 119,228,086 15,110,000 10,731,875 2,680,973,344 97,892,206 32,082,511 2,495,590 208,845,430 11,820,300 302,227,361 1,165,727,067 28,044,624 11,108,457 393,727,614
19,385,940,101

F. Y. 1 9 9 9 R e com men d at ion s

Total Funds I

State Funds I Federal Funds I All Other Funds

27,326,947 23,983,057

27,326,947 23,983,057

112,584,349

110,323,099

2,261,250

173,573,182 49,309,724 9,603,314 61,640,591 794,744,065 18,914,804 5,336,126,140 4,860,074 40,332,645 48,706,669 2,319,379 37,704,192 2,389,077,069 22,897,807 16,687,192 206,883,743 153,303,213 31,023,541 3,791,089,484 1,253,462,130 134,183,973 122,612,904 15,110,000 11,393,808 2,707,962,389 99,820,982 31,954,521 2,334,475 253,946,125 11,501,170 326,234,496 1,222,628,925 28,062,808 11,337,967 418,346,710 352,199,083

40,447,636 41,577,156
9,603,314 28,700,139 773,672,362
5,184,492 4,781,989,426
277,000 35,195,415 48,456,669
29,633,527 1,208,358,117
22,897,807 15,227,236 200,741,536 20,969,326 13,170,550 1,346,020,438 12,190,678 98,685,260 117,043,658 15,110,000 8,365,637 1,478,879,425 94,442,527 30,909,521 2,143,075 253,946,125 3,800,000 255,228,704 572,604,268 19,805,993 11,147,967 418,346,710 352,199,083

3,432,835 32,167,632
4,394,693 13,386,688 550,558,185
822,000
7,036,349 958,695,499
1,409,596 122,908,772 2,329,535,646 32,284,616
9,934,805 2,769,246
3,028,171
191,400
22,186,412 632,023,569
8,256,815

133,125,546 4,299,733
772,820 16,677,010
343,624 3,578,529 4,583,074 4,315,230
250,000 2,319,379 1,034,316 222,023,453
50,360 6,142,207 9,425,115 17,852,991 115,533,400 1,208,986,836 25,563,908 2,800,000
1,229,082,964 5,378,455 1,045,000
7,701,170 48,819,380 18,001,088
190,000

20,355,783,647

12,528,603,880

4,735,022,929

3,092,156,838

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SOURCES OF STATE REVENUE
BY PERCENTAGES
Actual and Estimated F.Y. 1996 through F.Y. 1999

70%

Q,l
==Q,l

60%

i>

-~

...==Eo-;

50%

...=c,..

=Q,l

Cro.l

40%

Q,l

~

30%

.Indigent Care IlIFees & Sales ffiLottery E3AlI Other Taxes []Motor Fuel Tax DIncome Tax 0Sales Tax

KY. 1996 Actual

F.Y.1997 F.Y. 1998 Est. F.Y. 1999 Est. Actual

30

SOURCES OF STATE REVENUE BY TOTAL DOLLARS
Actual and Estimated F.Y. 1996 through F.Y. 1999

13,000

12,000

11,000

10,000

9,000

8,000

~
~

7,000

~
~== 6,000

5,000

4,000

3,000

2,000

1,000

0 F.Y.1996
Actual

F.Y.1997 Actual

F.Y. 1998 Est. F.Y. 1999 Est.

Indigent Care
Iii!IFees & Sales
mLottery
E::IAlIOther Taxes
DMotor Fuel Tax
Dincome Tax
0Sales Tax

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HOW STATE DOLLARS ARE SPENT
F.Y. 1998 Operating Budget and F.Y. 1999 Governor's Recommendations

Education

Human Services

Public Safety

Transportation

Debt Service

(;eneral(;overnrnent

Legislative / Judicial

Natural Resources Economl.C DeveIoprnent .' 0.8%
~~~f. 0.7%

~F.Y. 1999 Governor's Recommendations OF.Y. 1998 Operating Budget

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION STATE OF GEORGIA

June 30, 1997

June 30, 1996

Cash and Cash Equivalents
,
Investments
Accounts Receivable State Appropriation

ASSETS

$ 5,490,912,524.19 $ 966,452,611.69 $ 208,667,323.51

$ 3,088,364,732.15 $ 2,844,150,810.63 $ 134,286,310.13

Amount Available in Debt Service Fund

$ 208,640,343.51 $ 134,259,330.13

Amount to be Provided for Retirement of General Long-term Debt

$ 4,427,289,656.49 $ 4,521,300,669.87

Total Assets

$ 11,301,962,459.39 $ 10,722,361,852.91

LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY

Liabilities Undrawn Appropriation Allotments Cash Overdraft Funds Held for Others General Obligation Bonds Payable

$ 1,702,421,728.79 208,640,343.51
3,330,345,464.65 4,635,930,000.00

$ 1,492,807,795.78 134,259,330.13
3,373,768,153.90 4,655,560,000.00

Total Liabilities

$ 9,877,337,536.95 $ 9,656,395,279.81

Fund Equity Fund Balances Reserved Appropriation to Department of Transportation Midyear Adjustment Reserve Revenue Shortfall Reserve For Debt Service For Georgia Fund 1 - Cost of Administration For Lottery for Education Restricted Unrestricted For Old State Debt For Guaranteed Revenue Debt Common Reserve Fund

$

24,674,865.65

111,313,935.49

333,941,806.48

208,640,343.51

110,774.12

0.00 104,461,844.59 313,385,533.77 134,259,330.13
0.00

132,041,975.80 69,869,338.11
26,980.00

128,024,887.60 150,341,127.36
26,980.00

19,029,945.00

19,029,945.00

$ 899,649,964.16 $ 849,529,648.45

Unreserved Designated Surplus

524,974,958.28

216,436,924.65

Total Fund Equity

$ 1,424,624,922.44 $ 1,065,966,573.10

Total Liabilities and Fund Equity

$ 11,301,962,459.39 $ 10,722,361,852.91

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REVENUE SHORTFALL RESERVE

The General Assembly at its 1976 session created the Revenue Shortfall Reserve in lieu ofthe Working Reserve. This reserve serves as a savings account or "rainy day" fund for the state should revenue collections decline unexpectedly or uncontrollably. The Reserve is created and maintained by allocating any surplus revenue collections of the state to this account up to three percent of net revenue collections, excluding lottery funds and the Indigent Care Trust Fund. Additional surplus over three percent is available for appropriation.

The status of the reserve for the last 13 fiscal years follows:

FY 1997 FY 1996 FY 1995 FY 1994 FY 1993 FY 1992 FY 1991 FY 1990 FY 1989 FY 1988 FY 1987 FY 1986 FY 1985

$ 333,941,806 313,385,534 288,769,754 267,195,474
* 122,640,698
-0-0-0194,030,593 176,727,306 162,639,563 150,621,753 138,234,402

* Partially filled

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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 percent of the total lottery proceeds deposited into the Lottery for Education Account for the preceding year. Ifnet 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 reserve each year and totaled $54,323,390 on June 30, 1997.
The lottery law was amended during the 1994 legislative session to require that a Scholarship Shortfall Reserve Subaccount also be maintained within the Lottery for Education Account.
The scholarship reserve law requires that the subaccount be fully established over fIve years at a rate of 10 percent a year until the reserve equals 50 percent of the amount of scholarship proceeds disbursed during the preceding year.
Lottery surplus available at the end ofF.Y. 1995 was sufficient to meet immediate needs in the amended F.Y. 1996 budget and still leave enough funds over to fully fund the scholarship reserve in its fITst year. Governor Miller wrote the State Auditor a letter requesting that the Scholarship Shortfall Reserve Subaccount be fully funded from the 1995 surplus, and the Auditor complied with the Governor's request. The Subaccount's balance on June 30, 1997 totaled $77,718,586, as compared to the statutory requirement of $25,224,063.

The two lottery reserves as of June 30, 1997 total as follows:

Shortfall Reserve Subaccount Scholarship Shortfall Reserve Subaccount

$ 54,323,390 77,718,586

TOTAL LOTTERY RESERVES

$ 132,041,976

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RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION OF LOTTERY PROCEEDS BY PROGRAMS

State law (50-27-1 et seq. O.C.GA) provides that the proceeds from the lottery be appropriated for programs in four areas: voluntary pre-kindergarten for four-year-olds; scholarships and student loans; capital improvements for education; and costs of providing technology training to teachers and repairing and maintaining instructional technology. Available lottery funds are now projected to be $530,000,000 for F.Y. 1999. The Governor recommends $530,000,000 for the following programs.
VOLUNTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN FOR FOUR-YEAR-OLDS
This program is designed to give Georgia's four-year-olds developmentally appropriate programs to enable them to begin kindergarten ready to learn. The Governor recommends fimding of$217,828,959 in F.Y. 1999 to serve 61,000 four-year-olds. This funding is based on public school programs serving 26,210 four-year-olds, and all other private providers serving 34,790 four-year-olds. Public schools will receive $3,232.97 in base earnings per student.
With a State-Certified Teacher:
Zone 1*$91.68 Zone 2*$83.00
With a Non-Certified Teacher:
Zone 1*$82.67 Zone 2*$73.99
The reimbursement rates for private providers are based on region due to varying costs of providing services. Weekly rates for F.Y. 1999 for the 36-week program represent a 3 percent increase over the F. Y. 1998 rates and are as follows:
* These zones are based on the 1994 survey of local market
rates for child care sponsored by the Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division ofFarnily and Children's Services in accordance with federal regulations. The zones are as follows: Zone 1 -- Metro Atlanta and Zone 2 - All Other.
The total fimding includes $22,315,757 for at-risk services including extended day services for at-risk four-year-olds to allow their parents to participate in work or training and family service coordinators for families of at-risk four-year-olds. In addition, there is $800,000 to fund start-up costs for the expansion from 59,000 students in F.Y. 1998 to 61,000 in F.Y. 1999. There is also $2.8 million for training of new teachers and $3,338,806 for administration of the program.

HELPING OUTSTANDING PUPILS EDUCATIONALLY (HOPE) AND OTHER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
These programs are designed to increase higher education participation and completion rates for Georgia students. The Governor's recommendation for the HOPE program for F. Y. 1999 consists of the following components. All Georgia high school students who graduated in the 1993-1994 school year and after with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average in the college preparatory curriculum or 3.2 cumulative grade point average in other curricula will be eligible to receive a HOPE grant at any Georgia public college or eligible private institution in the state. College sophomores who were eligible for HOPE grants in 1993-1994 and after who earned a 3.0 cumulative grade point average for their freshman year will receive grants for their sophomore year. Beginning in the 19971998 school year, college sophomores who achieved a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in their freshman year, whether or not they were eligible for HOPE grants in their freshman year, are eligible for HOPE grants in their sophomore year. College juniors who earned a 3.0 cumulative grade point average at the end of their sophomore year will receive grants for their junior year. HOPE scholars in 1993-1994 and after who lost HOPE eligibility after their freshman year, but achieved a 3.0 cumulative grade point average at the end of their sophomore year, will receive grants for their junior year. College seniors who earned HOPE grants at the end of their sophomore year and who maintained a 3.0 cumulative grade point average at the end of their junior year will receive grants for their senior year. HOPE grant awards for eligible students attending public colleges will be equal to the difference between the cost of tuition and mandatory fees and the amount paid by Pell or other federal grant programs, plus an allowance for textbooks. HOPE grant awards for freshmen, sophomores and juniors enrolled at eligible private colleges in Georgia, who meet the academic requirements described above, will equal the cost of tuition and mandatory fees up to $3,000. All seniors who are otherwise eligible for tuition equalization grants will be entitled to receive a second-tier tuition equalization grant of $1,500. This second-tier HOPE Tuition Equalization Grant will be awarded in addition to existing Tuition Equalization Grants. HOPE grants will be paid to the colleges.
All students working toward a diploma at public technical institutes in the state will receive a grant equal to the cost of tuition and mandatory fees not paid by Pell or other federal grant programs, plus an allowance for textbooks. Students, beginning with those who graduated from high school in the 1992-1993 school year, who are working toward a degree at public technical institutes in the state, and who earned a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average in the college preparatory curriculum or 3.2 cumulative grade point average in other curricula in high school, will receive a HOPE grant. Beginning in the 1997-8 school year, students working toward a degree at

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RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION OF LOTTERY PROCEEDS BY PROGRAMS

public technical institutes in the state who earned a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in their freshman year, whether or not they were eligible for HOPE grants in their freshman year, will be eligible for HOPE grants for their sophomore year. Each grant will be equal to the difference between the cost of tuition and mandatory fees and the amount paid by Pell or other federal grant programs, plus an allowance for textbooks. HOPE wants will be paid to the technical institutes. Beginning July I, 1993, any Georgia resident who earns a GED will receive a certificate worth $500 which may be spent for education-related purposes such as tuition, books, supplies or expenses related to the furtherance of the resident's postsecondary education.
In F. Y. 1999, home schoolers are for the first time being made eligible for the HOPE program. There is no current consensus about how to fairly equate the grade average of a home schooler with that of a student going through several years with several different teachers and achieving a cumulative "B" average. For F. Y. 1999, home schoolers will be eligible for HOPE and will be reimbursed for tuition, books and fees for the 45 hours achieved.

grade point average of3.6 will be eligible to receive the loans. For each year a Promise scholar teaches in the public schools after graduation, one-fourth of the loan will be considered repaid, so that after four years of teaching the loan will be repaid in full. Loan funds may be used at the student's discretion for tuition, dormitory fees, child care, transportation or other expenses related to education. The cost of this program in F. Y. 1999 will be $1,125,000.
The Postsecondary Options Program pays tuition to allow eligible high school students to earn postsecondary course credit while still in high school pursuant to 20-2-161 O.C.GA The program includes a provision allowing those students living beyond a reasonable commuting distance from public colleges but within a reasonable commuting distance from a private college to attend the private college under the Postsecondary Options Program. The cost of this program in F. Y. 1999 is $1,800,000.
The total cost of all scholarship, loan and grant programs recommended by the Governor is $221,147,965.

The HOPE program will be administered by the Georgia Student Finance Commission. All non-administrative costs will be distributed to the University System, technical institutes and eligible private colleges. The cost for this program in F. Y. 1999 is projected to be $212,957,121.
The Georgia Military Scholarship Program provides up to 66 military scholarships for Georgia Military College students. Eligible students receive a low interest loan which will be forgiven if the individual participates in the reserve or in active duty in the United States armed forces. Total cost for F. Y. 1999 is $800,844.
The Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarship provides a full scholarship to the dependent children of public safety officers killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. The cost of this program in F. Y. I999 is $215,000.
The HOPE Teacher Scholarship Program provides forgivable loans to teachers who desire to obtain advanced degrees in teaching areas in which the supply of prospective teachers is in critical shortage, or who desire to enhance their critical teaching skills. Recipients who teach four years in Georgia public schools after receiving the loan will have their loans forgiven. Others will have one-fourth of the loan forgiven for each year they teach in Georgia public schools. The cost of this program in F. Y. 1999 will be $3,500,000.

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES FOR EDUCATION
For F.Y. 1999, the Governor recommends $91,023,076 in capital expenditures for the following projects: for the State Board of Education, $9,006,730 for the installation of a coordinated fund accounting, financial analysis, and student information system,; for the Board of Regents, $7,466,000 to continue funding for the Chancellor's Initiatives funded in F. Y. 1998, $15,000,000 for the Equipment, Technology and Construction Trust Fund, $2,219,000 for an Internet connection for public schools, libraries, technical institutes, and public colleges, and $2,000,000 to purchase distance learning programs for GPTC; for the Department of Technical and Adult Education, $18,384,346 for equipment for 12 new facilities and $6,000,000 for major renovation of existing facilities at North Georgia Tech and South Georgia Tech.
TECHNOLOGYANDTRAllUNG
For technology training, equipment, and related technology needs, the Governor recommends the following: for the State Board ofEducation, $28,287,000, or $22 per FTE, for all local school technology, teacher training, and equipment purposes, including vocational equipment for new schools; also for the State Board ofEducation, $660,000 to upgrade equipment at the Technology Training Centers and $2,000,000 for Assistive Technology for special needs students.

The Promise Program provides forgivable loans of $3,000 per year to eligible, high achieving students who aspire to be teachers in Georgia public schools. Students, both resident and non-resident, who have completed their first two years of course work in public or private colleges with a minimum cumulative

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GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDED LOTTERY EXPENDITURES By Agency F.Y. 1999

$219,347,965 Georgia Student Finance
Commission (GSFC) 41.39%

.................................---......_.-.._........_......_................._.......-......................................__...._-_...._.............._.-.

$26,685,000 Regents,
University System of Georgia 5.03%

$24,384,346 Department of Technical and
Adult Education 4.60%

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GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDED LOTTERY EXPENDITURES By Program F.Y. 1999
$91,023,076 Capital Expenditure
17.17%

$221,147,965 Scholarships
41.73%
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$217,828,959 Pre-Kindergarten
41.10%

RECOMMENDED SALARY ADJUSTMENTS

1. Provide for salary adjustments for employees of the Judicial, Legislative and Executive branches to be awarded on October 1, 1998. The proposed salary adjustment for Executive branch employees is in conformance with the GeorgiaGain pay for performance system and ranges from 0% to 7% (0%, 4%, 5.5% and 7%) depending on the employee's performance rating on his or her annual performance appraisal. Each agency's allocation of this salary adjustment total is listed at the end of this section. The proposed salary adjustment for Judicial and Legislative branch employees is 4% for employees receiving at least "satisfactory" or "meets expectations" on his or her annual performance appraisal. Provide for an increase of 4% for each state official (excluding members of the General Assembly) whose salary is set by Act 755 (House Bill 262) of the 1978 General Assembly, as amended, as authorized in said act, Code Section 45-7-4 effective October 1, 1998. Additionally, $56,486 is included for a salary adjustment, effective October 1, 1998, for members of the General Assembly.
2. Provide for a 6% increase in state base salary on the teacher salary schedule for the State Board of Education effective September 1, 1998. Provide for a 4% increase for bus drivers and lunchroom workers effective July 1, 1998. This proposed 6% teacher salary improvement is in addition to the salary increases awarded to teachers through normal progression on the teacher salary schedule.
3. Provide for a 6% salary increase for teachers with the Department of Technical and Adult Education effective September 1, 1998.
4. Provide a 6% funding level for merit increases for Regents faculty and support personnel to be awarded on July I, 1998 for non-academic personnel and on September 1, 1998 for academic personnel.
5. Provide supplemental salary adjustments and an additional 5% salary increase for Peace Officer Standards Training (POST) certified personnel in the Youth Development Worker and Facilities Police job class series within the Department of Juvenile Justice, effective October 1, 1998. The preceding items are in addition to any pay for performance salary adjustment received under provision #1 above.
6. Provide supplemental salary adjustments, effective October 1, 1998, for certain administrative law judges and support personnel in the Office of State Administrative Hearings. These adjustments are in addition to any pay for performance salary adjustment received under provision #1 above.

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDAnONS
63,517,219
196,354,516 10,487,927 77,884,854 1,400,000
123,029

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RECOMMENDED SALARY ADJUSTMENTS

7. Provide supplemental salary adjustments, effective October 1, 1998, for Georgia Bureau of Investigation special agents and scientists in order to conform with the GeorgiaGain established minimum salary levels. Additionally, these adjustments will move special agents and scientists currently below the GeorgiaGam established target salaries for these jobs to their respective GeorgiaGain target salaries, and provide a 4% increase for special agents and scientists who are above the GeorgiaGain established target salaries. This increase is in addition to any pay for performance salary adjustment received under provision #1 above.
8. Provide supplemental salary adjustments for enforcement and certain support staff within the Public Service Commission effective October I, 1998. These adjustments are in addition to any pay for performance salary adjustment received under provision # I above.
9. Provide a 3.5% funding level for supplemental salary adjustments, effective October 1, 1998, for certain positions within the Law Department. These adjustments are in addition to any pay for performance salary adjustment
10. Provide a supplemental salary adjustment for employees successfully completing the primary accounting series of courses offered through the State Financial Management Certificate Program. This adjustment is in addition to any pay for performance salary adjustment received under provision #1 above.
TOTAL - To be transferred to the appropriate budget units

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDAnONS
1,525,000
115,936 320,645 469,957
352,199,083

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RECOMMENDED SALARY ADJUSTMENTS
AGENCY ALLOCATION

I. Executive Branch
Department ofAdministrative Services Department of Agriculture Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority Georgia Agrirama Development Authority Department of Banking and Finance Georgia Building Authority Department of Community Affairs Department of Corrections Department of Defense Department of Education Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority State Forestry Commission Georgia State Games Commission Georgia Bureau of Investigation Office ofthe Governor Department of Human Resources Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism Office of Commissioner of Insurance Department of Juvenile Justice Department of Labor Department of Law Department of Medical Assistance Merit System of Personnel Administration Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority State Commission on National and Community Service Department ofNatural Resources Board of Pardons and Paroles Department of Public Safety Public Service Commission Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission Regents, University System of Georgia Department of Revenue Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority Secretary of State Office of School Readiness State Soil and Water Conservation Commission Georgia Student Finance Commission Department of Technical and Adult Education Department of Transportation Department of Veterans Services State Board of Workers' Compensation
TOTAL - To be transferred to the appropriate budget units
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GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDAnONS
575,863 872,117
24,631 15,528 243,401 669,118 163,331 15,446,409 80,805 197,235,655 23,185 865,307 2,750 2,718,349 444,622 27,642,053 339,789 383,694 4,710,798 11,728 685,823 191,389 47,408 19,791 12,691 2,153,398 1,120,004 2,736,089 299,468 175,088 77,884,854 1,763,163 16,348 601,390 27,323 38,804 14,311 10,792,495. 56,756 326,121 281,952
351,713,799

RECOMMENDED SALARY ADJUSTMENTS AGENCY ALLOCATION

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDAnONS

II. Judicial and Legislative Branches
Judicial Branch Legislative Branch
- Department ofAudits - Legislative Staff - General Assembly Members
TOTAL - To be transferred to the appropriate budget units
TOTAL RECOMMENDED SALARY ADJUSTMENTS

See Agency Request
10,253 418,545
56,486
485,284
352,199,083

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GOVERNOR'S REDIRECTION RECOMMENDATIONS
The Governor's F. Y. 1999 budget recommends $269.9 million to be redirected from agencies' adjusted base budgets into higher priority areas. The redirection level changes made in agencies' F. Y. 1999 budgets enabled the Governor to focus spending on education, new correctional facilities for adult and juvenile offenders, and salary adjustments.
The agenices' F. Y. 1999 redirection level reflects improved services from efficiencies undertaken by department heads and their boards as well as the identification and elimination of various efforts considered to be of lower priorities. The chart below shows each agency's recommended redirection level only.

Departments/Agencies
General Assembly Audits and Accounts, Department of Judicial Branch Administrative Services, Department of Agriculture, Department of Banking and Finance, Department of Community Affairs, Department of Corrections, Department of Defense, Department of Education, State Board of Forestry Commission, State Georgia Bureau of Investigation Governor, Office of the Human Resources, Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism, Department of Insurance, Office of Commissioner of Juvenile Justice, Department of Labor, Department of Law, Department of Medical Assistance, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Public Safety, Department of Public School Employees' Retirement System Public Service Commission Regents, University System of Georgia Revenue, Department of Secretary of State, Office of Soil and Water Conservation Commission Student Finance Commission, Georgia Teachers' Retirement System Technical and Adult Education, Department of Transportation, Department of Veterans Service, Department of Workers' Compensation, State Board of General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

State Funds - Fiscal Year 1999

I I I Adjusted Base

Funds to Redirect

Additions

Redirection Totals

27,326,947 23,983,057 102,231,999 40,910,281 42,214,424
9,603,992 26,155,076 742,812,142
4,384,492 4,382,525,132
35,223,281 48,067,933 29,909,175 1,222,409,248 20,206,434 15,741,121 176,115,038 20,994,662 13,253,464 1,320,840,384 95,494,048 113,874,592 15,110,000
8,338,682 1,419,483,625
92,977,527 30,740,909
2,143,075 34,169,190
4,070,000 228,323,047 544,535,381
19,845,603 11,005,607 355,253,170

(1,108,195) (1,078,246)
(564,525) (940,865) (18,197,694) (184,840)
(91,462) (1,765,667) (1,539,400)
(628,262) (106,768,861 )
(1,604,894) (765,000)
(8,488,501) (25,336) (82,914)
(29,912,795) (3,321,103) (5,755,680)
(237,109) (70,351,740)
(1,265,292) (1,230,402)
(128,500) (1,667,816)
(270,000) (10,113,129)
(363,773) (992,280) (550,606)

413,050 340,978 563,847 402,465 17,951,928
84,840 167,555 1,737,801 1,928,136 221,614 60,557,859 1,716,339 101,115 8,774,500
20,563,540 2,140,462 5,576,251
88,650 70,098,727
1,203,792 1,095,514
128,500 1,158,566
9,895,232 28,341,410
583,170 550,606

27,326,947 23,983,057 102,231,999 40,215,136 41,477,156
9,603,314 25,616,676 742,566,376
4,284,492 4,382,601,225
35,195,415 48,456,669 29,502,527 1,176,198,246 20,317,879 15,077,236 176,401,037 20,969,326 13,170,550 1,311,491,129 94,313,407 113,695,163 15,110,000
8,190,223 1,419,230,612
92,916,027 30,606,021
2,143,075 33,659,940
3,800,000 228,105,150 572,513,018
19,436,493 11,005,6(')7 355,253,170

11,280,272,738 (269,994,887) 236,386,447

11,246,664,2?8

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Department Budget
Summaries

GEORGIA ELECTORATE

I
SUPREME COURT

I
COURT OF APPEALS

I
COMMISSIONER OF LABOR

I STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

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DISTRICT I

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PROFESSIONAL

OFFICE OF

PRACTICES

SCHOOL

COMMISSION

READINESS

I COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE
OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE

I
COMMISSIONER OF
AGRICULTURE
DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE

GEORGIA SEED TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
GEORGIA AGRIRAMA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
GEORGIA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

CHILDREN AND YOUTH COORDINATING COUNCIL
COMMISSION ON EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL GEORGIA COUNCIL ON VOCATIONAL EDUCATION GEORGIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY GOVERNOR'S DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL GEORGIA POLICY COUNCIL FOR CHILDREN AND
FAMILIES HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY POLICY COUNCIL OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION

1-----------------------------1

iOFFICEOF

OFFICE GOVERNOR'S

PLANNING

OF THE

OFFICE

: ANDBUDGET GOVERNOR

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DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES

DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND FINANCE

BOARD OF COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS

I

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY

I
I

AFFAIRS

GEORGIA BUILDING AUTHORITY STATE PROPERTIES COMMISSION HEALTH PLANNING REVIEW
BOARD OFFICE OF STATE ADMINISTRATIVE
HEARINGS OFFICE OF TREASURY AND FISCAL
SERVICES GEORGIA NET AUTHORITY GEORGIA GOLF HALL OF FAME AVIATION HALL OF FAME

GEORGIA ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY
GEORGIA MUSIC HALL OF FAME AUTHORITY
GEORGIA SPORTS HALL OF FAME AUTHORITY
GEORGIA HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY
HOUSING TRUST FUND FOR THE HOMELESS COMMISSION STATE COMMISSION ON
NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY

BOARD OF CORRECTIONS

BOARD OF PARDONS

BOARD OF PUBLIC

AND

SAFETY

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

DADr.T "''''
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SAFETY

INVESTIGATION

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GEORGIA POLICE ACADEMY
1

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OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY

I

GEORGIA FIRE ACADEMY

GA CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES
ADMINISTRATION

GEORGIA PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL
GEORGIA FIREFIGHTER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL

GEORGIA PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING

BOARD OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND TOURISM
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND TOURISM

BOARD OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

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WORLD CONGRESS CENTER/GEORGIA
DOME GEORGIA PORTS
AUTHORITY

STATE PERSONNEL BOARD
STATE MERIT SYSTEM OF PERSONNEL ADMIN.

BOARD OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

BOARD OF TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION

I
LAKE LANIER ISLANDS DEV. AUTHORITY STONE MOUNTAIN MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION JEKYLL ISLAND STATE PARK AUTHORITY AGRICULTURAL EXPOSITION AUTHORITY STATE BOXING COMMISSION GEORGIA STATE GAMES COMMISSION CIVIL WAR COMMISSION

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
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I

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I
AITORNEY GENERAL
DEPARTMENT OF LAW

I
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

I
SECRETARY OF STATE

I
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
OF STATE

I
STATE ETHICS COMMISSION DRUGS AND NARCOTICS AGENCY REAL ESTATE COMMISSION HOLOCAUST COMMISSION

I
GENERAL ASSEMBLY

PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE

SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE

SENATE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

LEGISLATIVE SERVICES
COMMIITEE

DEPARTMENT OF AUDITS AND ACCOUNTS

BD. OF TRUSTEES-STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
BD. OF TRUSTEES-PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT ._ SYSTEM OF GAIPUBLIC SCHOOL
r EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF
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STATE PERSONNEL OVERSIGHT COMMISSION

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OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATIVE FISCAL OFFICER
OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATIVE BUDGET ANALYST

I
OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE
COUNSEL

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STATE FORESTRY COMMISSION
STATE FORESTRY COMMISSION
HERTY FOUNDATION

I GEORGIA STATE FINANCING AND
INVESTMENT COMMISSION

I
BOARD OF HUMAN
RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

I I STATE
TRANSPORATION BOARD
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND HEALTH PLANNING AGENCY DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
COUNCIL

GEORGIA RAIL PASSENGER AUTHORITY

I
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA

I
STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION

I
JOINT BOARD OF FAMILY PRACTICE
STATE MEDICAL EDUCATION BOARD
PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

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GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE COMMISSION
GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
GEORGIA HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE CORPORATION
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BOARD OF TRUSTEESTEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF GEORGIA

I
VETERANS SERVICE BOARD
STATE DEPARTMENTOF VETERANS SERVICE

NONPUBLIC POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION

I
STATE
BOARD OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION

I
BOARD OF GEORGIA LOITERY CORPORATION
GEORGIA LOITERY CORPORATION

STATE COMMISSION ON THE CONDEMNATION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY

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BOARD OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE

GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget Classes/Fund Sources

F.Y.1996 Expenditures

Personal Services - Staff

Personal Services - Elected Officials

Personal Services - Combined

15,554,971

Regular Operating Expenses

1,932,218

Travel - Staff

Travel - Elected Officials

Travel - Combined

39,376

Equipment

131,437

Real Estate Rentals

3,680

Per Diem, Fees & Contracts-

Staff

Per Diem, Fees & Contracts-

Elected Officials

Per Diem, Fees & Contracts -

2,167,302

Combined

Per Diem Differential

372,407

Computer Charges

276,501

Telecommunications

476,456

Photography

70,383

Expense Reimbursement

748,351

Total Funds

21,773,082

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

21,773,082

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
15,918,579 1,886,555
39,960 209,919
3,680

F.Y.1998 Current Budget
14,701,206 3,978,935
2,577,235 100,000 7,000
250,000 5,000
130,230

2,403,794

2,046,579

467,855 247,536 466,607
71,014 817,374
22,175,658
22,175,658

519,200 608,000 650,500 105,000 1,132,800
27,168,900
27,168,900

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection Level

Enhancements

Totals

14,592,572 4,005,367

14,592,572 4,005,367

2,647,935 107,000 7,000

2,647,935 107,000 7,000

218,000 5,000
85,422

218,000 5,000
85,422

2,418,701

2,418,701

519,200 835,450 652,500 100,000 1,132,800
27,326,947
27,326,947

519,200 835,450 652,500 100,000 1,132,800
27,326,947
27,326,947

The budget request for the General Assembly has been included in the Governor's recommendation in estimating the total financial needs of the state for F.Y. 1999.
EXPLANATION OF REQUEST: The General Assembly requests an increase of$158,047 for operations in F.Y. 1999.
DESCRIPTION: The Constitution provides that the legislative power of the state shall be vested in the General Assembly, which consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The General Assembly convenes in regular session annually on the second Monday in January. With two exceptions, all bills may originate in either the Senate or the House of Representatives, but all bills must be passed by both branches and signed by the Governor before becoming law. The exceptions are bills raising revenue and bills that appropriate money, which can originate only in the House. In the event of the Governor's veto of any bill during a session, it can be overridden by a two-thirds majority vote of both houses.
REQUESTED APPROPRIATION: The General Assembly is the budget unit for which the following State fund Appropriation for F.Y. 1999 is requested: $27,326,947.

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DEPARTMENT OF AUDITS AND ACCOUNTS
State Auditor

I
Medicaid and Local Government Audits Division

I EDP Technical Assistance Division

I
Financial Audit Operations Division

Performance Audit Operations Division

Professional Practice Division

I
Sales Ratio Division

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DEPARTMENT OF AUDITS AND ACCOUNTS
Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget Classes/Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications
Total Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

F.Y.1996 Expenditures
15,670,942 575,569 554,178 137,764 15,060 870,195 119,460 656,083 155,000
18,754,251
18,754,251

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
16,078,594 644,835 505,853 410,637 15,249 896,170 45,556
1,713,270 165,362
20,475,526
20,475,526

F.Y.1998 Current Budget
17,051,652 629,390 575,000 118,374 15,000 908,710 43,000 636,110 179,538
20,156,774
20,156,774

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection

Level

Enhancements

Totals

20,317,827 730,409 620,700 356,038 17,500 956,092 43,000 714,948 226,543
23,983,057

20,317,827 730,409 620,700 356,038 17,500 956,092 43,000 714,948 226,543
23,983,057

23,983,057

23,983,057

The budget request for the Department of Audits and Accounts has been included in the Governor's recommendation in estimating the total financial needs of the state for F.Y. 1999.

F.Y. 1999 Budget Summary

F.Y. 1998 STATE APPROPRIATIONS FUND CHANGES REQUESTED:

20,156,774

1. Basic current services.

3,826,283

TOTAL FUND CHANGES

3,826,283

TOTAL BUDGET REQUEST - F.Y. 1999

23,983,057

The Department of Audits and Accounts performs the following functions: (1) annual audits and reviews of state agencies, authorities, retirement systems, and state colleges and universities; (2) annual financial audits oflocal boards of education, regional and local libraries; (3) develop and maintain a uniform chart of accounts; (4) performance audits on the efficiency and effectiveness of state programs and activities; (5) program evaluations to assist the General Assembly in establishing an ongoing review and evaluation of all programs and functions of state government; (6) financial and program audits on Medicaid providers; (7) desk reviews of city and county financial audits; (8) prepare fiscal notes that estimate the financial impact of proposed legislation; and (9) prepare an equalized property tax digest for public school funding.

REQUESTED APPROPRIATION: The Department of Audits and Accounts is the budget unit for which the following State Fund Appropriation for F.Y. 1999 is requested: $23,983,057.

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JUDICIAL BRANCH
Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Bud~t ClasseslFund Sources
Personal Services Other Operating Expenses Procecuting Attorney's Council Judicial Administrative Districts Payments to Council of Superior Court Clerks Payment to Resource Center Computerized Information Network
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

F.Y.1996 Expenditures
11,092,959 66,560,739
2,015,363
1,290,967
31,040
300,000 683,800

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
12,005,659 72,178,299 2,325,110

F.Y.1998 Current Budget
12,819,251 75,243,954 2,457,947

1,811,150

1,624,344

26,240

38,000

300,000 683,800

300,000 700,000

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection

Level

Enhancements

Totals

14,125,011 84,118,808 2,971,172

7,921,196 151,904

14,125,011 92,040,004
3,123,076

1,776,758

18,000

1,794,758

51,500

51,500

500,000 950,000

500,000 950,000

81,974,868

89,330,258

93,183,496

104,493,249

8,091,100

112,584,349

3,400,187 25,000
3,425,187
78,549,681

1,012,017 4,499,683
5,511,700 83,818,558

1,906,586
1,906,586 91,276,910

2,261,250
2,261,250 102,231,999

8,091,100

2,261,250
2,261,250 110,323,099

The budget request for the Judicial Branch has been included in the Governor's recommendation in estimating the total financial needs of the state for F.Y. 1999.

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JUDICIAL BRANCH
F.Y. 1999 Budget Summary
F.Y. 1998 STATE APPROPRIATIONS
ADDITIONAL FUNDS REQUESTED FOR CURRENT SERVICES
1. Supreme Court 2. Court of Appeals 3. Superior Courts - Judges 4. Superior Courts - District Attorneys 5. Juvenile Court 6. Institute of Continuing Judicial Education 7. Judicial Council 8. Judicial Qualifications Commission 9. Georgia Courts Automation Commission 10. Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution
ADJUSTED BASE
ENHANCEMENT FUNDS
ENHANCEMENTS Superior Courts - Judf;es 1. Add 5 new judgeships ($1,265,465) and divide 1 judicial circuit ($303,612). 2. Provide funds to study the feasibility of a statewide video link for the courts.
Superior Courts - District Attorneys 3. Add 46 victim assistance coordinators to assist district attorneys in cases relating to the rights
of victims of crime. 4. Contract for a computer needs assessment and purchase computer equipment for 64 Solicitors -
General's offices. 5. Add 2 technical computer support staff to serve the judicial circuits, Solicitors General's
offices and the Prosecuting Attorney's Council.
Judicial Council 6. Contract with organizations to provide legal services to the victims of domestic violence. 7. Provide funds to pilot a Family Court in Fulton County.
Indigent Defense Council 8. Increase county grants to assist the indigent defense program. TOTAL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

AGENCY'S REQUEST 91,276,910
891,663 861,817 4,028,101 2,618,685 91,644 191,901 764,932 23,775 1,339,768 142,803 102,231,999
1,569,077 18,000
1,227,119 305,000 151,904
2,000,000 320,000
2,500,000 8,091,100 110,323,099

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JUDICIAL BRANCH
Functional Budget Summary

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS

1. Supreme Court 2. Court of Appeals 3. Superior Courts - Judges 4. Superior Courts - District Attorneys 5. Juvenile Court 6. Institute of Continuing Judicial Education 7. Judicial Council 8. Judicial Qualifications Commission 9. Indigent Defense Council 10. Georgia Courts Automation Commission 11. Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

TOTAL 6,879,503 8,045,875 35,689,730 30,869,900 1,209,812
783,635 2,701,140
166,364 4,284,487 2,294,186
258,864

STATE 6,229,503 7,995,875 35,615,730 29,816,584 1,209,812
783,635 2,621,870
166,364 4,284,487 2,294,186
258,864

F.Y. 1999 REQUESTS

TOTAL

STATE

7,929,875

7,121,166

8,907,692

8,857,692

41,304,908

41,230,908

35,343,563

34,119,292

1,301,456

1,301,456

975,536

975,536

5,786,072

5,706,802

190,139

190,139

6,784,487

6,784,487

3,633,954

3,633,954

426,667

401,667

TOTAL APPROPRIAnONS

93,183,496

91,276,910

112,584,349

110,323,099

REQUESTED APPROPRIATION: The Judicial Branch is the budget unit for which the following State Fund Appropriation for F.Y. 1999 is requested: $11 0,323,099.

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DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Total Budgeted Positions as of October 1, 1997 -- 943

Georgia Building Authority Georgia Net Authority State Properties Commission Health Planning Review Board Georgia Golf Hall ofFame Aviation Hall ofFame Office of State Administrative
Hearings Office of Treasury and Fiscal
Services

631

Commissioner's

11

Office

6
o
Attached for Admin-

istrative Purposes Only

65

14

I Administration
116

I General Support Services
105

I
Statewide Business Services
121

I Information Technology
601

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DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget Classes/Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications D.P. Rents and Maintenance Telephone Billings Radio Billings Pub. Sfty. Ofcrs.' Indmnty. Fnd. Materials for Resale PaymentslDOAS Fiscal Admin. Health Planning Review Board Aviation Hall of Fame Golf Hall of Fame Payments to Building Authority Alternative Fuels Grant
Total Funds

F.Y.1996 Expenditures
47,861,852 16,363,087
528,957 870,458 9,349,982 3,592,497 19,838,605 19,200,734 1,876,726 12,428,220 75,738,405 1,714,746 650,000 33,022,419 2,972,744 86,905 48,500 85,000 781,792
247,011,629

Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

207,187,965
207,187,965 39,823,664

Positions Motor Vehicles

1,051 345

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
49,347,372 15,811,310
487,548 843,895 8,036,165 3,728,371 29,632,479 13,186,906 4,085,764 13,878,857 77,129,473 1,532,069 550,000 32,856,408 2,742,925 70,600 48,500 85,000 597,749
254,651,391

F.Y.1998 Current Budget
52,024,607 12,889,887
500,371 812,834 1,530,974 3,567,350 3,754,715 13,975,611 3,852,727 10,958,892 60,913,800 1,004,406 700,000 20,039,840 2,974,797 35,000 48,500 85,000 566,806
190,236,117

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection

Level

Enhancements

Totals

58,878,555 12,693,478
511,717 794,834 1,531,408 3,568,090 1,552,666 1,809,078 378,751 9,628,892 61,155,300 546,884 700,000 20,039,840

164,039 1,882,472
770,570 897,760
421,999

59,042,594 14,575,950
511,717 794,834 2,301,978 3,568,090 2,450,426 1,809,078 378,751 10,050,891 61,155,300 546,884 700,000 20,039,840

35,000 48,500 85,000 566,806
174,524,799

1,200,000 5,336,840

35,000 48,500 85,000 566,806 1,200,000
179,861,639

58,341 213,204,849
10,000 213,273,190
41,378,201
1,041 344

148,987,488
148,987,488 41,248,629
1,026 340

75,000 132,607,684
132,682,684 41,842,115
1,110 339

5,336,840

75,000 132,607,684
132,682,684 47,178,955
1,110 339

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DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Financial Summary

F.Y. 1999 Governor's Recommendations

Budget Classes/Fund Sources Adjusted Base

Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications D.P. Rents and Maintenance Telephone Billings Radio Billings Pub. Sfty. Ofcrs.' Indmnty. Fnd. Materials for Resale Payments/DOAS Fiscal Admin. Health Planning Review Board Aviation Hall of Fame Golf Hall of Fame Payments to Building Authority Alternative Fuels Grant
Total Funds

52,577,597 12,894,179
494,767 794,834 1,448,408 3,567,350 3,616,678 5,874,167 376,831 10,958,892 60,913,800 1,004,406 650,000 20,039,840
35,000 48,500 75,000
175,370,249

Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

134,459,968
134,459,968 40,910,281

Positions Motor Vehicles

1,026 340

Redirection Level

Funds

To Redirect

Additions

(869,175) (89,894) (3,000)

7,036,839 7,800 10,000

(2,500,726) (4,600,000)
(2,000) (1,330,000)
(270,922)

2,000 50,000 285,811 2,200
241,500

(9,665,717)

7,636,150

(8,557,522)
(8,557,522) (1,108,195)
(25) (1)

7,223,100
7,223,100 413,050 109

Redirection Totals
58,745,261 12,812,085
501,767 794,834 1,448,408 3,569,350 1,165,952 1,559,978 377,031 9,628,892 61,155,300 733,484 650,000 20,039,840
35,000 48,500 75,000
173,340,682

Enhancements
232,500 232,500

Totals
58,745,261 12,812,085
501,767 794,834 1,448,408 3,569,350 1,165,952 1,559,978 377,031 9,628,892 61,155,300 733,484 650,000 20,039,840
35,000 48,500 75,000
232,500
173,573,182

133,125,546
133,125,546 40,215,136
1,110 339

232,500

133,125,546
133,125,546 40,447,636
1,110 339

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DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
F.Y.1999 Budget Summary

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

ADJUSTMENTS TO CURRENT BUDGET

F.Y. 1998 STATE APPROPRIATIONS 1. Annualize the cost of the F.Y. 1998 salary adjustment. 2. Reflect the transfer of administrative hearing responsibilities from the Merit System of Personnel Administration to the Office of State Administrative Hearings as enacted in S.B. 33 of the 1997 General Assembly. 3. Adjust for non-recurring expenditures: --Various object class expenses. --Planning and development funds for the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame. --State property appraisals and survey related to F.Y. 1998 special projects. --Georgia Building Authority payments. 4. Adjust Public Safety Officers' Indemnity Fund expense.

41,248,629 124,636 389,813
(69,954) (10,000) (156,037) (566,806) (50,000)

ADJUSTED BASE

40,910,281

REDIRECTION FUNDS

FUNDS TO REDIRECT 1. Reflect decrease in computer maintenance and software costs. 2. Utilize excess revenues collected from the state surplus property sales to supplant state funds. 3. Reduce personal services and regular operating expenses for the State Properties Commission. 4. Decrease personal services and other operating expenses within the Office of State Administrative Hearings.

(643,000) (250,000)
(25,811) (189,384)

Total Funds to Redirect

(1,108,195)

ADDITIONS 1. Add 2 positions to assist state agencies in developing Request For Proposals (RFPs) as a more cost effective means of acquiring products and services unique to an agency. 2. Add 1 position for conducting internal audits ofthe department's operations and services. 3. Fund operating expenses and replacement of computer equipment for the State Properties Commission. 4. Fund critical personal services expenses for the Office of State Administrative Hearings. 5. Convert certain contract programmer and manager positions to permanent positions. This conversion involves 83 positions. 6. Privatize state agency radio maintenance.

139,439
70,000 25,811
177,800 Agency Funds
Agency Funds

Total Additions

413,050

TOTAL REDIRECTION LEVEL

40,215,136

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DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES -- F.Y.1999 Budget Summary

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDAnONS

ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

ENHANCEMENTS . 1. Establish an alternative fuel vehicle grant program to assist qualifying agencies by funding a portion of the additional cost of these vehicles. 2. Revise Office of State Administrative Hearings administrative law judge and support personnel salaries to levels consistent with salaries for comparable positions in other Southeastern states.

232,500 See Pay Package

TOTAL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

232,500

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

40,447,636

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DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Functional Budget Summary

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

TOTAL

STATE

1. Administration

10,265,360

3,153,034

10,190,228

2,426,131

2. Statewide Business Services

9,832,273

4,448,172

7,906,865

4,506,718

J". General Support Services

31,659,290

32,039,362

232,500

4. Infonnation Technology Services

132,251,722

29,423,528

117,356,075

28,808,331

ATTACHED AGENCIES;

6. State Properties Commission

667,364

667,364

512,912

512,912

7. Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services

1,524,951

192,372

1,532,996

200,469

8. Office of State Administrative Hearings

4,035,157

3,364,159

4,034,744

3,760,575

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

190,236,117

41,248,629

173,573,182

40,447,636

RECOMMENDED APPROPRIATION: The Department of Administrative Services is the budget unit for which the following State Fund Appropriation is recommended for F.Y. 1999: $40,447,636.

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DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) provides a wide range of support services to all state agencies and many interested local governments and their entities.
DOAS receives most of its revenues by charging for sjervices as they are rendered. Of an initial budget totaling $190,236,117 for F.Y. 1998, direct state funds totaled only $41,248,629, or 22%.
The Department operates through the Administration, Statewide Business Services, General Support Services and Information Technology divisions, which provide support services to state agencies.
DOAS SERVICES Information Technology Services designs, develops,
programs, manages and maintains data processing and telecommunication systems for agencies. The division provides centralized data processing services that include payroll, personnel, accounting, budgeting, vehicle management and inventory services adaptable to all agencies and furnishes agencies cost effective telephone, data, video (including teleconferencing, distance learning and telemedicine), voice processing, paging and radio communications services along with radio and telephone maintenance services.
Space Management assists agencies in the location of adequate and safe space in state-owned facilities or commercially leased space and assists agencies in the design of space. This unit maintains a current computerized inventory of all state-owned buildings on Capitol Hill and state-occupied commercially leased space.
State Purchasing provides centralized purchasing services for state agencies, develops and administers statewide contracts and solicits bids and issues purchase orders for agencies. The section monitors agencies' purchase practices for compliance with state regulations, and develops and maintains state specifications and standards for purchasing.
Central Supply Services purchases and warehouses commonly used, high-volume supplies and sells them to state agencies and local governments at a cost savings.
Motor Vehicle Services (MVS) operates a daily vehicle rental program for state agencies in the Metro Atlanta area and offers a comprehensive vehicle maintenance management plan on a cost per mile basis. MVS also provides full-service and self-service fuel and oil to state agencies in the Metro Atlanta area.
Printing Services provides reprographic printing services to all state agencies and other governmental organizations.

Surplus Property is responsible for acquiring property being surplused by state agencies and the federal government and making the property available to other state agencies and local government equitably and cheaply. These services are provided through warehouses located in Atlanta, Americus and Swainsboro.
Risk Management insures all state real and personal property through a self-insurance program that maintains adequate and economical coverage and assists state agencies and authorities in establishing safety programs and driver defensive programs designed to reduce accidents in their agencies.
Mail and Courier Services provides timely delivery of inter-office mail to Capitol Hill agencies, and courier delivery to user agencies not located on Capitol Hill.
ATTACHED AGENCIES The Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services manages,
invests and disburses most state revenues. The Georgia Building Authority provides maintenance,
groundskeeping, food service, parking and security for the employees and facilities within the Capitol Hill office complex and other specified areas.
The State Properties Commission coordinates the purchase, management, inventory records and disposition of real property acquired and owned by the state.
The Health Planning Review Board conducts appeal hearings on decisions of the Health Planning Agency.
The Georgia Net Authority provides centralized marketing, provision, sale, and leasing, or executing license agreements for access on line or in volume, of certain public information maintained in electronic format to the public.
The Office of State Administrative Hearings conducts administrative hearings of contested cases for specified state agencies.
DISTANCE LEARNING AND TELEMEDICINE UNIVERSAL FUND
The Distance Learning and Telemedicine Fund finances a statewide telecommunication network that utilizes audio and video systems to teach in Georgia's public schools, and to enhance and improve the delivery of medical care throughout the state. Both systems allow communication from a central point to a remote area.
AUTHORITY Title 50-5, 40-3548 Georgia Code Annotated.

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DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Strategies and Services

The

Department

of

Administrative Services provides an

assortment of services to state

agencies. A few of the areas in which

the department furnishes agencies

services or support are described

below. The items featured are the:

Family and Children Electronic

Tracking System (FACETS),

implementation of the state

purchasing

card

program,

privatization of state fuel card

management program, development

of the alternative fuels program, and

the department's production services

unit which offers audio, video and

conference support services to

interested agencies.

FAMILY AND CHILDREN

ELECTRONIC TRACKING

SYSTEM (FACETS)

The department's Information

Technology Division is developing

and implementing a new computer

system to better enable the

Department of Human Resources'

Division of Family and Children

Services (DFCS) to oversee and

manage the services provided to

children and families in the state. The

Family and Children Electronic

Tracking System (FACETS) will

facilitate collection of information

essential for tracking, monitoring,

reporting and management of cases

handled by the following DFCS units:

Child Protective Services, Adult

Protective Services, Foster Care

Placement Services and Adoption

Placement Services.

When

completed, this system will be

certified as a Statewide Automated

Child Welfare Information System by

the federal Department of Health and

Human Services. FACETS is

designed to interface with various

state and federal databases and

agencies to ensure effective and

efficient administration of services

and payments to clients.

FACETS will be the primary tool

used to track and process information

and activities for reporting incidents,

assessing cases, recording decisions

and changes in case funding source purchases being made, assure the

eligibility, and managing cases. This purchases are valid, and that the card

system will allow counties access to is being used properly. After the

several central databases permitting invoice has been reviewed and

improved communication between reconciled, the agency pays

county and state DFCS offices NationsBank with a single check, as

leading to more effective opposed to the numerous checks the

management and resolution of cases. non-card purchase approach requires.

FACETS, through automating data Since most of the card information is

collection, entry, processing and transmitted electronically between

analysis within the county and state NationsBank and the agencies, the

network of DFCS offices, will be transfer of purchasing information to

another means DFCS uses to realize agency accounting offices is more

its goal of ensuring that Georgia's accurate and timely. Under the

citizens receive the services and purchasing card arrangement, an

protection they are entitled to at a added benefit to companies selling

minimum cost to the state's small value goods to the state is that

taxpayers.

they are paid through the bank within

3 days. Conversely, in the case of a

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE

non-card purchase, payment through

STATE PURCHASING CARD

the agency would take several days to

PROGRAM

several weeks due to the extra

The department, in its ongoing paperwork and processing time

effort to make the purchasing process associated with non-card purchases.

for state agencies more flexible,

The department's goal is to

responsive and less expensive, is now eventually convince all agencies and

allowing state agencies to use institutions to enroll in the purchasing

purchasing cards for purchases of card program, and have the amount of

$2,500 or less.

Using the purchasing

card eliminates the excessive time and

Purchasing Transactions Under $2,500

paperwork formerly

necessary to process

orders for small

value

items,

allowing items to be

obtained

more

promptly with a

significantly reduced

administrative cost. The department has

685,561

contracted with

NationsBank Visa to

operate the program.

NationsBank pays

for the card

purchases made and

sends participating

agencies a monthly

invoice with a record

of card transactions and card usage so these agencies can

1994

1995

1996

1997

Fiscal Years

monitor

the

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DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES -- Strategies and Services

non-card purchases of items costing $2,500 or less drop 75%. The department also hopes to expand the scope of card purchases beyond the current supplies, materials and equipment allowed. The expanded scope would include small value services and utilities as well as statewide, agency and mandatory source contract purchases.
PRIVATIZATION OF THE STATE FUEL CARD
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Faced with addressing the limitations of the current state fuel purchasing card program (Peach Card) and the need to improve and consolidate reporting of state vehicle fuel purchases and use, the department, supported by the recommendation of the Governor's Commission on Privatization is in the process of privatizing the state fuel card management program. Privatization has been determined to be the most cost-effective way of replacing the present outmoded Peach Card program with an expanded fuel purchasing card program which is capable of comprehensive, detailed reporting of fuel purchases and consumption. The new fuel card will be a commercial credit card accepted statewide, linked to an electronic system which monitors and controls card purchases and use. Agencies will be provided information for analyzing vehicle fuel usage.
The main advantages of a privatized, statewide fuel program are:
Capture of point-of-sale data, and electronic monitoring of fuel and service purchases for a specific vehicle or operator.
Access to an account manager for new card issuance, cancellation and monitoring.
Exemption of fuel tax at all fuel card network locations to the extent legally permitted.
Provide performance data for a specific vehicle or class of vehicles.Limit purchases to authorized users and products, and

provide data to agencies to monitor for abuse.
Ability to set restrictions for each card as necessary (e.g. maximum number of gallons allowed per transaction) based on the specific needs of an agency, or to have default restrictions or parameters by vehicle class or agency.
The department plans to have the contractor selected and the program operational by Spring 1998. Once implemented, the state under this program will have access to a more extensive network of fuel sites statewide for its entire fleet of vehicles, and greater capability to control fuel and vehicle operating costs.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE ALTERNATIVE FUELS PROGRAM
In response to federal laws enacted in recent years relating to clean air standards and the use of alternative fuels, the department has developed an alternative fuels program to educate agencies on the clean/alternative fuel vehicle purchases these laws require, and organize agency efforts in this area. Under the present federal mandates, the percentage of eligible state vehicle purchases consisting of clean/ alternative fuel vehicles must increase each model year until 200 I when 75% of eligible vehicles purchased are to be clean/alternative fuel vehicles. The program works with the 18 agency Clean/Alternative Fuels Task Force to coordinate the collection, analysis and reporting of clean/alternative fuel state vehicle purchase information, and assist agencies in determining how to satisfy the federal clean/alternative fuel vehicle purchase requirements. The program is responsible for filing periodic reports with the federal Department of Energy documenting the state's progress in meeting the federal clean/alternative fuel vehicle purchase requirements. Because a clean/alternative fuel vehicle usually cost $4,000 to $4,500 more than a

conventional vehicle, state agencies with limited vehicle purchase budgets may have difficulty in procuring the necessary number of clean/alternative fuel vehicles. Recognizing this situation, the Governor in a step to assure state agencies comply with the federal clean/alternative fuel statutes, is recommending $232,500 in initial funding for F.Y. 1999 to assist qualified agencies in making the required clean/alternative fuel vehicle purchases. The program would administer these funds to qualified agencies to underwrite the additional purchase cost of these vehicles. The intent of the program is to provide adequate funding to assure that 100% of eligible vehicle purchases will comply with clean fuel requirements in the Atlanta ozone non-attainment area. The program is also striving to expand partnerships between established private vendors and state and local governments to encourage vendors to increase the number of alternative fueling stations available to state clean/alternative fuel vehicles, and stimulate manufacturers to furnish adequate supplies of the clean/alternative fuel vehicle models needed in fleets throughout the state.
PRODUCTION SERVICES The department's Production
Services unit serves the department and other state agencies through the offering of services including video production, audio recordings and special event/conference support. The unit's ability to provide a wide range of video, audio and conference support services gives the department and customer agencies an expedient, cost-effective resource to use in handling educational, instructional and training needs for agency employees and the general public. The unit also assists agencies in finding the appropriate private sources for a particular video, audio or support project, negotiating contracts regarding these private sourced projects, and overseeing quality and performance compliance regarding these projects.

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Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES AND PRODUCTS

PURPOSE: Provide for state government a consolidated, statewide system of information technology services which are state of the art, reliable, cost effective, efficient and flexible to meet customer needs and expectations.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

DOAS will utilize the most effective technology and management strategies in supplying voice, data and video communications.

All service delivery methods utilized in two major product/ service areas will have been evaluated by the end of F.Y. 1999, and implementation of all of the recommendations made in the completed product/service area evaluations will have begun.

All mission critical, DOAS owned and operated hardware and software systems used for customer services will have been configured and tested for Year 2000 compliance by the end of F.Y. 1999.

DOAS will provide infonnation technology services that are a valuable asset to the achievement of their customers' goals.

Number of agencies rating DOAS' information technology services as adding essential value to their operations will increase 15% from F.Y. 1998.

TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT SUPPORT FOR CUSTOMER APPLICATIONS (Subprogram)

PURPOSE: Design, develop, implement and support software applications for customers; and configure, install, maintain and repair all voice and data technical equipment.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

State agencies will have appropriate and reliable state of the art voice and data systems to implement the programs needed to fulfill their missions.

Eighty percent of the agency customers surveyed will rate new or existing customer software applications rewritten as satisfactory or better.

Complete the Business System Implementation Phase (including testing, data base creation, customer training and system implementation) of the salary components of the state personnel :fmancial mainframe system (PACS) conversion. (interim activity measure)

All agency customers will be at least satisfied with the product installation and maintenance services received.

Eighty percent of the agency customers surveyed will rate product installation and maintenance perfonnance as satisfactory or better.

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STATEWIDE NETWORKS AND COMPUTER CENTER OPERATIONS AND SUPPORT (Subprogram)

PURPOSE: Maintain and manage an infrastructure to support conununications (voice, data and video transmissions) to all customer locations; operate the computer processing center, and provide various network related support services.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

All state agencies and other government customers will have access to cost effective information processing and transport which can facilitate computer operations and conununications with effective speed and reliability.

Amount ofbandwidth resulting from the implementation of a new wide area network backbone will increase 25%.
Processing speed for transactions handled by the current systems will increase 20%.

Number of downtime incidents experienced by the current systems will decrease 7.5%.

Number ofusers on the wide area network backbone will increase 25%.

Seventy-five percent ofthe customers surveyed will rate the leased system's availability and perfonnance as satisfactory or better.

GEORGIA STATEWIDE ACADEMIC AND MEDICAL SYSTEM (GSAMS) ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT (Subprogram)

PURPOSE: Administer and support two-way interactive videoconferencing for distance learning and telemedicine for state agencies and other customers.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Support and implement the state's strategic plan for the GSAMS program by providing a reliable, flexible and cost effective infrastructure through effective contracting and vendor supervision.

Ninety percent ofthe conferences attempting to be staged using the leased videoconferencing system will be successfully connected.
Eighty percent of the customers surveyed rate the leased system's availability and perfonnance as satisfactory or better.

GENERAL SUPPORT SERVICES

PURPOSE: Reduce cost and increase efficiency in meeting the business administrative and support needs of customers by offering a central source of goods and services.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

DOAS will be the provider of choice for general support services based on competitive cost, efficiency and reliability of service, and ability to meet customer requirements.

Ninety-five percent ofrapid copy printing orders will be processed/completed on or before the customer's due date.
All incoming U.S. bulk mail and interoffice mail will be delivered correctly to DOAS customers within eight business hours ofreceipt.

Eighty percent of eligible state owned vehicles (light duty, nonlaw enforcement passenger vehicles) will be enrolled in the motor vehicle maintenance program.

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Eighty percent of customers will rate the timeliness in which office supply orders are processed as satisfactory or better.

Identify four additional commercial refueling sites for alternative fuel vehicles in the 13 COllllty non-attainment (Le., failing to meet federal air quality standards) area.

STATEWIDE BUSINESS SERVICES

PURPOSE: Act as an agent and consultant to customers upon request; and lend technical expertise in the areas ofpurchasing, space management and space planning, request for proposal and contract preparation, and small and minority business assistance.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide customers with quality advisory services through consolidated expertise; knowledgeable consultation concerning interaction with private sector vendors; services which are timely and promote statewide efficiency; and expand the awareness of procurement opportunities for small and minority businesses.

Eighty percent of eligible small purchases (purchases of $2,500 or less) will be made using the state purchasing card.
Number of small and minority businesses receiving bids will increase 20%.
Number ofminority groups participating in the procurement process will increase 60%.

Request For Proposal (RFP) specifications will be written to provide better opportunity for the best qualified and valued vendors to participate in the bidding process so that customers will obtain the most efficient and cost effective products and services to accomplish their mission.

Number ofbest qualified and valued vendors participating in the bidding process will increase 75%.
Ninety percent of customers surveyed using the RFP process rated the process as satisfactory or better in enabling them to acquire the most efficient and cost effective products and services.

Request For Proposal (RFP) process will be the preferred method customers use to procure the products and services needed for daily operations.

Number ofRFPs issued will increase between 65% and 75%, while the number of transactions involving other approaches (i.e., Invitations To Bid) will decrease between 2% and 3%.

Implement the Space Utilization Study recommendations for which DOAS is responsible.

Complete the cost effective acquisition and reallocation of space necessary to satisfy 20% ofthe Study's recommendations. This result represents the initial phase of implementing the Study's recommendations.

RISK MANAGEMENT

PURPOSE: Oversee the funds for and administer the workers' compensation, liability and property insurance programs pertaining to all state agencies and their employees.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide cost effective management of insurance policies, efficient administration of related claims, and timely delivery of benefits to injured parties.

Complete implementation of the Return To Work Program regarding workplace injuries to reduce the number of lost work days resulting from workers' compensation claims 15%. ,

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Develop a strategic plan and action steps to implement changes recommended for the Risk Management Program by a reengineering study begun in F.Y. 1998 and scheduled to be completed during F.Y. 1999. Reduce the average number of days in which a Workers' Compensation claim is ftled by 30%. Reduce the time required to assign outside adjusters on claims filed under the Tort Claims Act by 5%. Complete the implementation of an outsourced loss control state property inspection program to examine the condition of stateproperty and recommend measures to eliminate deficiencies found regarding property condition and safety. Additionally, complete the implementation of a new property system to accurately assess the risk of state property to loss, and detennine the appropriate level of insurance coverages and limits needed to protect the State Insurance and Hazard Reserve Fund.
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Attached Agencies Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

STATE PROPERTIES COMMISSION

STATE PROPERTIES MANAGEMENT

PURPOSE: Provide guidelines and expertise to state agencies, authorities and commissions in the acquisition and disposition of state property; establish and maintain an inventory of state property holdings; and ensure that each real estate transaction regarding state property is legal and in the state's best interest.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Every acquisition or disposition of state property done through the coordination and interaction ofthe Commission with state agencies and the General Assembly is in the state's best interest.

Respond to 100% of requests for assistance concerning the acquisition or disposition of state property from state agencies, authorities or General Assembly members within 5 business days. (interim efficiency measure)

Make available an accurate and current inventory of state real property containing each parcel's location, valuation, size, use, custodial agency and other relevant information.

Process and update 95% of all real property record inventory additions or deletions within 5 business days. (interim efficiency measure)

OFFICE OF TREASURY AND FISCAL SERVICES

CASH MANAGEMENT

PURPOSE: Implement cash management policies and procedures, established by the State Depository Board, to maximize the efficient and effective utilization ofthe state's cash resources for the state as a whole. Additionally, to manage state agency banking relationships and operate the bank interest/fee payment program.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Utilize the state's cash resources efficiently and effectively.

Through efficient banking services, obtain the maximum amount ofpossible net income from state funds held in state depositories.

State and federal agencies will fully comply with the clearance patterns for drawdowns of federal funds as stipulated in the federal/state Cash Management Improvement Act agreement.

State will not incur any interest liability to the federal government resulting from non-compliance with the Cash Management Improvement Act agreement.

Each commercial bank holding state time deposits will always maintain the required amount of collateral.

Each public depository using the pledging pool (Public Collateral Pool) will always maintain the required amount of collateral.

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INVESTMENTS

,
GOALS

PURPOSE: Invest all funds (including state and custodial funds) prudently, considering fIrst the probable safety of capital and then probable income, while meeting daily cash flow requirements and conforming to all statutes and policies governing the investment of funds.
F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Efficiently and effectively manage investments of state and custodial funds; and in the case of the local government pool fund, make certain the Pool investments secure the maximum public benefit so that the need for taxes and other public revenues is decreased commensurately with the earnings from the Pool.

Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP) investments will be managed to ensure preservation ofprincipal; obtain at least a market rate of return; provide sufficient liquidity for anticipated cash needs; and diversification.
Risk Management and Health Insurance funds investments will be managed to ensure preservation of principal; obtain at least a market rate of return; provide sufficient liquidity for anticipated cash needs; and diversification.

State general funds investments will be managed to ensure preservation of principal; obtain at least a market rate of return; provide sufficient liquidity for anticipated cash needs; and diversification.

REVENUES AND DISBURSEMENTS

PURPOSE: Account accurately for all funds received and disbursed by the Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services in accordance with state law, employing the proper internal controls in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

All funds will be received, disbursed and recorded in accordance with state law using proper internal controls in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

All receipts from state revenue collections and Local Government Investment Pool funds are received and recorded properly on the accounting records within one working day.
Disbursement of all allotted and Local Government Investment Pool funds will meet all internal controls and all state requirements.

All accounting records will correctly and separately identify Lottery for Education proceeds and disbursements.

Lottery Shortfall Reserve will be maintained at 10% of the Lottery for Education's F.Y. 1998 funding level.

Lottery Scholarship Shortfall Reserve will be maintained at 10% of the amount disbursed during F.Y. 1998 in the fonn of scholarships and grants for higher education up to 50% of the total sum disbursed in F.Y. 1998.

All payments of General Obligation Bond debt will be accurate and on the fIrst working day of each month to the correct payee.

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OFFICE OF STATE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS

STATE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS

PURPOSE: Hear and decide cases of administrative law impartially and efficiently for designated state agencies, and state residents, businesses and others allegedly aggrieved by actions of those agencies.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Conduct and administer hearings impartially, fairly, courteously and efficiently, and in accordance with legal requirements and standards.

All surveyed individual and institutional clients will perceive the hearing process as impartial.
All hearing decisions issued by Office of State Administrative Hearings Administrative Law Judges will be consistent with applicable laws and regulations, and issued within mandated timeframes.

All hearing decisions issued by Office of State Administrative Hearings Administrative Law Judges will be upheld by the courts if appealed.

Office of State Administrative Hearings (OSAR) will be seen as offering a cost effective means of appeal to state agencies, residents, businesses and others regarding all matters referred for hearings.

Percentage ofthe number of cases resolved through the OSAR hearing process that could have been resolved in a more costly forum will exceed 95%.

Ensure that every state citizen with a right to a hearing has equal and convenient access to the hearing process.

Percentage ofrequests for special accommodations which are met to allow all required parties to participate in a hearing will exceed 95%.

GEORGIA BUILDING AUTHORITY

BUILDING OPERATIONS

PURPOSE: Facilitate design and constroction, provide quality maintenance, operational and support services to public buildings.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

State Officials, employees and the general public will have a safe, pleasant wotk environment.

Customer survey will indicate a 5% increase in satisfaction with the wotk environment.

Five percent fewer accident reports filed compared to FY 98.

GBA facilities will be managed in an efficient, effective and responsible manner.

Sixty percent of survey respondents will rate GBA services "good" or "very good". (The survey will be refined in FY 99 and used as baseline data for future surveys.)

GBA maintained facilities will be clean and presentable to employees and visitors.

Sixty percent of survey respondents will rate custodial serVices as "good" or "very good". (Survey will be refined in FY 99 and used as baseline data for future surveys.)

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GBA services will be provided at lowest cost that will ensure that service quality is maintained, using employees and/or outside contractors.

Present level of services will be maintained at or below CUtTent costs (in constant dollars adjusted by the CPI for All Urban Consumers).

Provide quality grounds maintenance, upkeep and landscape design for GBA owned and/or operated properties.

Sixty percent of tenant surveys respondents will rate grounds maintenance as "good" or "very good".

Lower utility usage in order to maintain control of GBA's utility expenses.

Utility usage will be 3% lower than current usage (based on the same buildings).

SECURITY

PURPOSE: Ensure personal safety of employees and visitors to GBA properties and safeguard GBA property and property of GBA tenants, state employees and visitors.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide professional, effective law enforcement and security services.

An increase in the percentage of customers who rate Police/Security services as "good" or "very good" by 5%, based on a tenant survey.

Provide cost efficient law enforcement and security services.

Maintain present level of services at/below current costs (after CPI adjustment).

Prevent crimes.

Lower the number ofreported crimes within GBA's jurisdiction by 10%.

FOOD OPERATIONS

PURPOSE: Provide daily meal service (breakfast and lunch) to state employees and visitors to GBA buildings, and provide banquet services and facility rentals to private parties on a contract basis.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide quality food in a clean environment.

Sixty percent of survey respondents will rate food services as "good" or "very good", based on a consmner survey to be conducted in FY 98. Survey will be refined in FY 99 and used as baseline data for future surveys.

Provide a wide variety of high quality food items.

Reduction in number and type of complaints by 5%.

FACILITIES PLANNING

PURPOSE: Provide statewide assistance to state agencies on a voluntary basis for programming future construction; building and life safety code review of construction documents; ADA compliance review and consultation; review of construction docmnents, provision of statewide inspection; and reports of roofmg conditions and specifications.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Development of docmnents, which provide for the efficient and orderly construction and renovation of state owned and leased facilities.

Development of baseline data for: Facility Programs (operational and physical needs of tenants converted to a physical space plan) which accurately reflect the

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their location (Measured by change orders and changes to program scope).

Development of improved Construction Bids ultimately to be measured by the variation ofbid prices (i.e. variance between low bid to high bid will be within 10% on 90% of contracts).

Provision of Technical Assistance in area of roofmg needs.

Establislunent of baseline data in order to:

Obtain future reduction of complaints related to roof leakage and water damage.

Reduce the need for re-roofmg of state buildings through appropriate inspection/assessment and preventive maintenance.

Establish a database of surveys of roofmg conditions (including recommendations for maintenance, repair and replacement), conducted for state agencies when requested, in order to establish baseline data for future comparisons.

ADA ASSESSMENT

PURPOSE: Coordinate compliance activities of state agencies/departments with the requirements ofthe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and serve as a liaison between state government and the disabled community.

GOALS

F.Y.1999DESIRED RESULTS

Assure that state programs, selVices and activities are accessible to and useable by individuals with disabilities.

Establislunent of baseline data on accessibility of state facilities by maintaining records of facility conditions and improvements summarized in an annual report.

State facilities which are accessible to and useable by individuals with disabilities.

Establislunent ofbaseline data regarding accessibility needs.

PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

PURPOSE: Provide vehicle parking facilities for state employees, state departments, elected state officials, and visitors to Capitol Hill, and provide alternative transportation selVices for state employees located in or near Capitol Hill.

GOALS

KY. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Assure proper occupancy of parking facilities.

Reduction of illegal parking by 25%.

Operation of an employee van pool which will provide state employees a safe, reliable transportation alternative while reducing traffic, pollution, and parking demand.

An increase in ridership of 5%.

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STATEWIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM

PURPOSE: Establish and coordinate a statewide recycling program for state agencies and to establish, or othenvise allow or arrange for a collection program for recovered materials generated as a result of agency operations.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Increase the amount of recycables collected.

An increase in total volume of 5% by expanding the number of agencies involved in the program.

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DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Results-Based Budgeting

Program Fund Allocations

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

AGENCY PROGRAMS

1. Information Technology Services and Products 140,017,031

30,873,278

2. General Support Services

32,800,830

412,481

3. Statewide Business Services

5,210,741

4,103,775

4. Risk Management

5,244,737

899,894

TOTAL

183,273,339

36,289,428

ATTACHED AGENCY PROGRAMS

1. State Properties Management

667,364

667,364

2. Cash Management

339,302

42,803

3. Investments

508,317

64,124

4. Revenues and Disbursements

677,332

85,445

5. State Administrative Hearings

4,035,157

3,364,159

6. Building Operations*

7. Food Operations*

8. Security*

9. Facilities Planning*

10. ADA Assessment*

11. Parking and Transportation Services*

12. Statewide Recycling*

TOTAL

6,227,472

4,223,895

F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

125,045,116 32,783,330
5,186,650 4,318,934 167,334,030

31,161,088 232,500
3,571,698 849,894
35,815,180

512,912 341,092 510,948 680,956 4,034,744

512,912 44,604 66,817 89,048
3,760,575

6,080,652

4,473,956

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DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES -- Program Fund Allocations

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

TOTAL

STATE

PASS-THROUGH FUNDING

1. ,State Health Planning Review Board

35,000

35,000

35,000

35,000

2. Aviation Hall of Fame

48,500

48,500

48,500

48,500

3. Golf Hall of Fame

85,000

85,000

75,000

75,000

4. Payments to the Georgia Building Authority

566,806

566,806

TOTAL

735,306

735,306

158,500

158,500

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

190,236,117

41,248,629

173,573,182

40,447,636

*These are programs of the Georgia Building Authority (GBA). The GBA is administratively attached to the Department of Administrative Services (DOAS), but is not budgeted through DOAS. The GBA fmances its operating budget mainly through funds collected from state office space rentals and fees for program services provided.

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Total Budgeted Positions as of October 1, 1997 -- 861

Commissioner

Georgia Seed Technology and Development Commission
Georgia Agrirama Development Authority
Georgia Development Authority

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istrative Purposes Only 21
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I Agnculture commOcflty ~ Commissions
Peaches-Sweet PotatoesTobacco-Apples-CottonSoybeans-Milk-EggsCanola-Pecan-Corn

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Division of Plant
Industry 193

I Division of Animal Industry
232

I Division of Marketing
119

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Division of Internal
Administration
66

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Division of Fuel and
Measures 85

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Division of Consumer Protection
166

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Capital Outlay Market Bulletin Postage Poultry Vet Diagnostics Labs Veterinarian Fees Indemnities Advertising Contract Payments to Georgia Agrirama Major/Minor Market Repairs Southern Cooperative Contract Georgia Development Authority Athens and Tifton Vet Labs
Total Funds

F.Y.1996 Expenditures
30,988,278 5,068,360 1,074,896 830,002 404,514 813,832 1,018,078 741,237 407,717 30,590 946,000 2,535,464 258,108 50,316 175,000 705,708 2,883,633 40,000 250,000 2,658,940
51,880,673

Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

3,501,058 7,406,405 10,907,463 40,973,210

Positions

895

Motor Vehicles

295

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
31,034,006 4,579,321 1,064,921 1,002,042
514,602 803,598 955,431 869,408 397,923

F.Y.1998 Current Budget
32,369,566 4,449,644
959,745 302,000 448,115 814,475 951,396 670,430 412,585

1,046,000 2,943,122
286,977 23,559 175,000 662,431 2,458,204 40,000

1,046,000 2,855,440
275,000 60,000 175,000 730,704
40,000

2,750,466 51,607,011

2,948,546 49,508,646

3,589,310 7,041,946 10,631,256 40,975,755
881 295

3,432,835 4,298,958 7,731,793 41,776,853
871 295

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection

Level

Enhancements

Totals

32,646,203 4,449,644 1,069,745
615,600 448,115 814,475 951,396 1,581,096 469,885

396,000

32,646,203 4,449,644 1,069,745
615,600 448,115 814,475 1,347,396 1,581,096 469,885

1,046,000 2,951,068
275,000 60,000 175,000
735,901 2,410,000
40,000

65,000

1,046,000 3,016,068
275,000 60,000 175,000
735,901 2,410,000
40,000

3,134,391 53,873,519

136,488 597,488

3,270,879 54,471,007

3,432,835 4,298,958 7,731,793 46,141,726
871 295

597,488

3,432,835 4,298,958 7,731,793 46,739,214
871 295

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Financial Summary

F.Y. 1999 Governor's Recommendations

Budget ClasseslFund Sources Adjusted Base

Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Capital Outlay Market Bulletin Postage Poultry Vet Diagnostics Labs Veterinarian Fees Indemnities Advertising Contract Payments to Georgia Agrirama MajorlMinor Market Repairs Southern Cooperative Contract Georgia Development Authority Athens and Tifton Vet Labs
Total Funds

32,625,421 4,449,644
960,758 302,000 448,1l5 814,475 951,396 670,430 412,585
1,046,000 2,872,138
275,000 60;000 175,000
709,639
40,000
3,134,391
49,946,992

Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

3,432,835 4,299,733 7,732,568 42,214,424

Positions

871

Motor Vehicles

295

Redirection Level

Funds

To Redirect

Additions

(678,310) (34,151)

(37,155) (3,089)
(62,760) (71,803) (25,000) (14,258)
(151,720) (1,078,246)

65,000
14,258 150,000
111,720 340,978

(1,078,246)

340,978

Redirection Totals
31,947,111 4,415,493 960,758 302,000 448,115 814,475 914,241 667,341 412,585
983,240 2,865,335
275,000 35,000 175,000
709,639 150,000 40,000
3,094,391
49,209,724

Enhancements
100,000 100,000

3,432,835 4,299,733 7,732,568 41,477,156
871 295

100,000

Totals
31,947,111 4,415,493
960,758 302,000 448,1l5 814,475 914,241 667,341 412,585
983,240 2,865,335
275,000 35,000 175,000
709,639 150,000 40,000
3,194,391 49,309,724
3,432,835 4,299,733
7,732,568
41,577,156
871 295

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
F.Y. 1999 Budget Summary

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

ADJUSTMENTS TO CURRENT BUDGET

F.Y. 1998 STATE APPROPRIATIONS 1. Annualize the cost of the F.Y. 1998 salary adjustment. 2. Adjust for non-recurring expenditures: --Repairs to the Agrirama visitor transport rail. 3. Reduce certain object class expenses.

41,776,853 484,377
(26,000) (20,806)

ADmSTED BASE

42,214,424

REDIRECTION FUNDS

FUNDS TO REDIRECT 1. Reduce Market Bulletin publishing and mailing expenses due to the offering of an electronic version of the Market Bulletin to interested subscribers. 2. Adjust object class expenses. 3. Reduce expenses associated with the Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic laboratories contract. 4. Reduce expenses associated with the Athens and Tifton Veterinary Diagnostic laboratories contract. 5. Reduce payment to the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority.

(100,000)
(740,465) (71,803) (151,720)
(14,258)

Total Funds to Redirect

(1,078,246)

ADDITIONS 1. Repair roofs at Seasonal Farmers' Markets statewide. 2. Provide for driveway access improvements and replacement computer equipment at the Dalton branch Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory ($25,000), and a replacement tissue processor at the Oakwood main Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory ($40,000). 3. Provide for the personnel expense of a clinical microbiologist at the Athens Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory ($75,318) and the replacement of a tissue processor at the Tifton Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory ($36,402). 4. Allow adequate marketing and promotion efforts to be maintained at the Georgia Agrirama.

150,000 65,000
111,720
14,258

Total Additions

340,978

TOTAL REDIRECTION LEVEL

41,477,156

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE -- F.Y.1999 Budget Summary

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDAnONS

ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

CAPITAL OUTLAY ,1. Construct a walk-in cooler and loading dock for large animal specimen storage at the Tifton Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. 2. Conduct repairs and renovations at the Atlanta Farmers' Market.

100,000 See Bonds

TOTAL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

100,000

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

41,577,156

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Functional Budget Summary

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

TOTAL

STATE

1. Plant Industry

8,179,810

7,548,810

8,122,634

7,491,634

2. Animal Industry

15,993,493

12,986,358

16,095,183

13,088,048

3. Marketing

6,393,875

6,318,875

6,298,259

6,223,259

4. Internal Administration

6,594,695

6,407,195

6,502,679

6,315,179

5. Fuel and Measures

3,671,579

3,666,879

3,676,637

3,671,937

6. Consumer Protection Field Forces

8,092,956

4,848,736

8,031,319

4,787,099

7. Seed Technology and Development

582,238

583,013

TOTAL APPROPRIAnONS

49,508,646

41,776,853

49,309,724

41,577,156

RECOMMENDED APPROPRIATION: The Department of Agriculture is the budget unit for which the following State Fund Appropriation is recommended for F.Y. 1999: $41,577,156.

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Agriculture is responsible for enfprcing laws and conducting programs safeguarding the quality of agricultural products and encouraging growth in the productivity and income of the state's agricultural industry. The department's efforts in these areas are also desjgned to protect farmers and consumers purchasing and selling agricultural products. The department's programs
are operated jointly with the u.s. Department of
Agriculture.
PLANT INDUSTRY DIVISION The role of this division is to administer and enforce
federal and state laws relating to fertilizers, feeds, grains, seeds, pesticides and pest control, nursery and plant certification, honeybees, treated timber, boll weevil eradication, and other related programs for environmental protection. The division promotes Georgia's agricultural and horticultural interests, and inspects and tests sufficient quantities of each commodity to be sure that those commodities reaching the consumer meet minimum standards and are correctly labeled.
ANIMAL INDUSTRY DIVISION The Animal Industry Division is responsible for
eradicating brucellosis, tuberculosis, pseudorabies, etc., in livestock. Additional responsibilities include: promoting certification and accreditation of cattle herds, qualification and validation of swine herds, and maintaining strict surveillance programs to prevent reinfection through total testing at livestock markets; assisting livestock producers through disease surveillance programs and laboratory diagnostic work; and gathering and reporting information on the poultry markets of Georgia. The division enforces the Dead Animal Act, Poultry Carcass Regulations, Garbage Feed Law, Prompt Pay of Auctioned Livestock Bill and both inter-state and intra-state livestock movement. Additionally, the division procures fertilizer, feed and lime samples for laboratory testing, and enforces the provisions of the Georgia Meat Inspection Act of 1969.
MARKETING DIVISION The Marketing Division operates 6 regional markets
(Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Macon, Savannah, and

Thomasville) and 17 seasonaVlocal market places. This division collects and distributes market information on Georgia agricultural products, administers various marketing programs and locates and develops new international markets for Georgia products. They also provide supervision for the 8 Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commissions.
FUEL AND MEASURES This function ensures equity between buyers and
sellers in commercial transactions by inspecting weighing and measuring devices to verify that the prescribed level of of accuracy for these devices is maintained. To insure compliance with applicable laws, the division enforces advertising laws regarding motor fuel and conduct examination/inspections of state warehouse and grain dealer. The division also inspects and tests commercial weighing devices, including scales, L.P. gas meters, milk tanks, moisture meters, gasoline pumps, transport tank trucks, fuel oil terminals and bulk plants.
CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION The primary function of this division is to inspect retail
food establishments (i.e., grocery stores) for contamination and adulteration of retail food products. To ensure that all requirements are being maintained according to minimum federal and state standards, the division operates a dairy inspection program on farm and processing plants operating in Georgia, and provides information and statistics about milk and the dairy program to the industry and consumers.
SEED TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
This division produces, processes, treats, stores and distributes to seed producers and farmers foundation agricultural seed stocks of 18 or more different crops comprising 60 to 65 different varieties and hybrids.
AUTHORITY Title 5, 42-208, Georgia Code Annotated.

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Strategies and Services

The Department of Agriculture hosts a variety of programs and services in its regulation of agriculture and agriculture related industries, as well as in its education and protection of the public on agriculture and associated areas (Le., retail food stores, petroleum products, meat and poultry inspections, etc.). The following strategies and services illustrate activities occurring in the Food and Milk Safety, Pesticide and Pesticide Container Disposal, Agriculture Product Promotion, Fuel and Measures, Structural Pest Control, and the Animal Protection programs.

FOOD AND MILK SAFETY

The Food and Milk Safety

Program consists of the following

types of inspections: retail food store,

meat and milk. The rising number of

non-traditional

retail

sales

establishments expanding into the

retail food sector has prompted the

department to begin implementing a

new electronic inspection system to

cope with the added workload and

other demands these developments in

the retail food industry have placed

on the department's inspectors.

Additionally, the department's retail

food inspectors are also continuing to

receive advanced level training in all

areas of food processing, including

in-store meat processing, seafood

handling, deli operations and bakery

operations in order to remain abreast

of developments in the retail food

field.

Meat inspectors currently inspect

and license 158 red meat slaughter

and processing facilities for the

purpose of assuring the production of

wholesome, unadulterated and

properly labeled meat/poultry

products. The Meat Inspection

program's responsibilities were

expanded with the commencement of

the voluntary inspection program

concerning ratite (i.e. ostrich, emu,

rhea) slaughter and processing. This

new program allows red meat

slaughter/processing plants to be

approved to slaughter/process ratite meat for sale to the public. Another event affecting the entire meat inspection program is the federal government's stipulation that state meat inspection programs convert to the Performance Based Inspection System (PBIS). This system electronically generates an objective inspection schedule and criteria based on the specified meat establishment's processes and compliance history. The long range goal of the meat inspection program is to provide inspections that are comparable to those conducted at federally inspected establishments in degree and scope, and to effectively cross-utilize resources in performing these inspections whenever possible.

and organizations to collect plastic pesticide containers for recycling. Presently, 30 counties are involved in this endeavor. The program is projected to recycle 273,000 pounds of chipped plastic in F.Y. 1998 through these efforts compared to the 245,250 pounds recycled in F.Y. 1997. The division is also sponsoring a program, through a grant from the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to collect pesticides which can no longer be legally used. In this program, targeted illegal pesticides are collected and disposed of by authorized disposal firms to prevent illegal disposal of and environmental contamination from these outlawed pesticides. Pesticide collections were made in a total of 8

Food Establishment Inspections FY 1993 - FY 1997

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

Fiscal Years

Milk safety inspectors inspect dairy facilities for compliance with health and safety regulations concerning milk and dairy products. The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has selected the Georgia Milk Safety Program as one of its state pilots in the development and testing of a new electronic inspection system to be eventually used nationwide.
PESTICIDE AND PESTICIDE CONTAINER DISPOSAL
The Pesticide Division is coordinating a program in conjunction with local governments

counties for both 1995 (Dooly, Houston and Peach) and 1996 (Berrien, Brooks, Colquitt, Cook and Lowndes). Collections will be made in another 5 counties (Crisp, Lee, Macon, Schley and Sumter) in 1997.

AGRICULTURE PRODUCT

PROMOTION

The department is continuing its

activities to promote Georgia

agricultural products in campaigns

directed at the domestic and

international markets.

These

campaigns use the theme

"Georgia...Always In Good Taste" in

publicizing and displaying Georgia

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE -- Strategies and Services

products at food and trade shows nationally and internationally. The department is also pursuing btoadening the use of the "Georgia...Always In Good Taste" logo in concert with its product promotion efforts. The department is working with large retailers in identifying and marketing Georgia grown and processed items.

FUEL AND MEASURES

The Fuel and Measures Division

is responsible for regulating the

accuracy of all commercial weighing

and measuring devices, and the

quality of petroleum products. The

division has upgraded 3 of its 4 trucks

used in inspecting and testing heavy

weigh scales to comply with the latest

revised federal Department of

Commerce standards for large weigh

scale testing.

The division's

petroleum fuel and antifreeze

inspection and testing outfits now

inspect nearly 8,600 service stations and test approximately 17,000 petroleum fuel and antifreeze samples annually.
STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL The Structural Pest Control
Program regulates firms, certified operators and employees involved in supplying household pest control services for controlling ants, roaches and other insects, along with wood destroying organisms such as termites, wood destroying beetles and wood destroying fungi. Program staff also conduct inspections of dwellings and products treated for these pests. These inspections verify that the dwellings and products have been properly treated for the pest(s) in question.
ANIMAL PROTECTION The department enforces the
Animal Protection Act which requires

pet industry operators (i.e. pet dealerslbrokers, breeders, animal shelters, kennel operators, etc.) to satisfy a variety of standards before being issued an operating license. The Act's purposes are to prevent unhealthy pets from being sold to the public, and to protect animals from abuse or neglect while they are awaiting sale. Inspectors also enforce federal laws regarding the use of controlled drugs for euthanasia at animal shelters, and monitor federal certificates of veterinary inspection and rabies inoculation records. The 7 inspectors assigned to this licensing and enforcement program inspect over 2,000 establishments and respond to nearly 300 complaints annually.

Petroleum Sa~nplles f-\,lIa'yn,u FY93-

93

94

95

96

97

Fiscal Years

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

FOOD SUPPLY SAFETY (NON-RESTAURANTS)

PURPOSE: Ensure all food and food products produced and sold in Georgia are wholesome and disease free.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

The supply of food products available to consumers is safe, wholesome, unadulterated, and properly labeled.

Limit the number of food borne illnesses caused by food processed, produced or sold in Georgia to zero.

All inspected dairy farm and processing plants will earn an enforcement compliance rating score of 90 or better.

100% of meat plants reviewed and cited as not acceptable will become acceptable upon reinspection or be closed.

100% of food products found improperly labeled are either properly relabeled or removed from sale.

Cattle, poultry and other livestock will be free of major communicable disease.

Maintain a tuberculosis accredited free status (i.e., no infection) for cattle.

Move from a cattle brucellosis class A (infection rate of 0.25% or less) state to cattle brucellosis free state.

Maintain a swine brucellosis free status (i.e., no infection).

Move from a swine pseudorabies class III (infection rate of 1% or less) state to a swine pseudorabies class IV (i.e., no infection) state.

NON-FOOD REGULATORY SERVICES

PURPOSE: Promote the accurate and safe delivery and exchange of reliable non-food agricultural goods and services.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Non-food agricultural products sold to consumers will meet legal minimum quality standards and are measured accurately.

Percentage of fuel samples meeting legal minimum quality standards will be maintained at 97%.

Percentage of samples oftreated timber products for sale meeting legal and professionally recognized minimum standards for timber treatment (i.e., Georgia Treated Timber Products Act, American Wood Preservers Association) will be maintained at 97% or higher.

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE -- Results-Based Budgeting

Percentage of samples meeting legal minimum quality standards will be maintained for the following products for sale:
Feed (97%) Fertilizer (70%) Pesticide (98%) Seed (97%) Lime (94%)

100% of commercial scales originally cited as not meeting legal standards for accuracy will meet these standards upon reinspection or be removed from service.

100% of retail fuel pmnps originally cited as not meeting legal standards for accuracy will meet these standards upon reinspection or be removed from service.

Horses in general and companion pet populations in the market place for sale or in animal shelters will be disease free and treated humanely.

Percentage of positive equine infectious anemia tests will decrease from 0.02% to 0.01 %.
Percentage of incidents of companion animal dealers, kennels and animal shelters found violating federal and state regulations which become compliant upon reinspection within 7 days after the original inspection will increase from 95% to 96%.

Pesticides and other similar non-food agricultural products will be dispensed in a safe, proper manner posing no preventable threat to the public or the environment.

100% of structural pest control companies inspected found violating federal and state regulations will be compliant upon reinspection.

MARKETING AND PROMOTION

PURPOSE: Encourage the production and distribution of Georgia agricultural products to consmners in state, national and foreign markets through heightening the awareness of consumers in these markets regarding Georgia agricultural products and their availability.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Identify and develop new markets for Georgia agricultural products, while raising demand for these products in existing markets. Promote and improve distribution channels for Georgia agricultural products.

Value of selected Georgia agricultural products monitored by the department will increase 5%.
Value of Georgia agricultural exports will increase by 5%.
Value of Georgia agricultural products sold or distributed through the State Fanners' Markets will increase 5%.

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Attached Agencies Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

SEED TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

SEED TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT

PURPOSE: Produce, process, treat and store genetically pure foundation seed of important sexually reproduced cultivars (i.e. breeder's seeds) and distribute these foundation seeds to Georgia seedsmen. Produce and distribute genetically pure foundation planting material of important vegetatively reproduced cultivars, and facilitate the commercialization of cultivars developed by the University of Georgia Agricultural Experiment Station.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Georgia seedsmen will have adequate access to genetically pure foundation seed of important publicly developed cultivars.

90% of qualified seedsmen will have the opportunity to purchase desired quantities of foundation seed ofrequested cultivars.

Genetically pure sprigs and/or sod of important turfgrass cultivars will be available to turfgrass producers throughout each cultivar's region of U.S. adaptation.

90% of qualified turfgrass and forage grass producers will have the opportunity to purchase desired quantities of foundation sprigs of requested cultivars.

Ensure genetic purity of foundation seed, sod, sprigs and plants.

Percentage of foundation seed, sod, sprigs and plants meeting genetically pure certification standards will be maintained at 99.5%.

Act as an agent for the University of Georgia and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to commercialize new and important plant cultivars.

Foundation seed of 95% of the cu1tivars released by the University of Georgia and/or the U.S. Department of Agriculture is available for commercial use.

GEORGIA AGRIRAMA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

GEORGIA AGRIRAMA

PURPOSE: Educate the public about and preserve the history of Georgia rural and farm life in a museum complex containing exhibits, demonstrations and working replica farmsteads depicting life in rural Georgia from 1870 to 1920.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Attract a larger number of national and international tourists visiting the museum.

Number ofnational and international tourists visiting the museum will increase 3% from F.Y. 1998.

Broaden student participation in the museum's educational offerings.

Number ofpaying students participating in the Living History Workshop program will increase 3% from F.Y. 1998.

Preserve living history interpretation and education for the public.

Amount of artifacts and funds the museum receives through private donations and grants will increase 10% from F.Y. 1998.

Inform the public of the museum's educational and entertainment value.

Number of visitors to the museum will increase 3% from F.Y. 1998.
Number of visitors attending special promotional events at the museum will increase 10% from F.Y. 1998.

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE -- Results-Based Budgeting Attached Agencies

Become a more financially self-sufficient operation.

Number ofvisitors to the museum indicating specific marketing and advertising efforts as their reason for attending will increase 5% from F.Y. 1998,
Revenues from admissions and special event facility rentals will increase 5% from F.Y. 1998.
Income from merchandise and other sales will increase 3% fromF.Y. 1998.

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Results-Based Budgeting

Program Fund Allocations

AGENCY PROGRAMS 1. Food Supply Safety (Non-Restaurants) 2. Non-Food Regulatory Services 3. Marketing and Promotion
TOTAL ATTACHED AGENCY PROGRAMS
1. Seed Technology and Development 2. Georgia Agrirama TOTAL PASS-THROUGH FUNDING 1. Federation of Southern Cooperatives/
Land Assistance Fund

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

25,204,666

18,837,811

12,451,806_ 11,758,106

10,499,232

10,410,232

48,155,704

41,006,149

25,114,666 12,363,174 10,399,232 47,877,072

18,817,723 11,699,562 10,310,232 40,827,517

582,238 730,704 1,312,942

730,704 730,704

583,013 709,639 1,292,652

709,639 709,639

40,000

40,000

40,000

40,000

TOTAL APPROPRIAnONS

49,508,646

41,776,853

49,209,724

41,577,156

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DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND FINANCE
Total Budgeted Positions as of October 1, 1997 -- 140

Administrative Assistant
1

Commissioner 1
Deputy Commissioner 1

Deputy Commissioner

for Legal and Consumer

Affairs

1

I
Supervision Program
98

Mortgage/Corporate Program
23

I Administrative Program
15

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DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND FINANCE
Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget Classes/Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications
Total Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

F.Y. 1996 Expenditures
7,059,006 468,038 403,183 80,388 6,776 334,070 5,908 314,037 79,109
8,750,515
8,750,515

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
7,272,300 463,566 401,958 36,543 7,464 340,838 12,812 580,937 73,471
9,189,889
9,189,889

F.Y. 1998 Current Budget
7,838,930 437,094 400,000 112,380 7,464 364,290 12,800 277,112 73,000
9,523,070
9,523,070

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection

Level

Enhancements

Totals

7,908,638 448,929 403,199 112,380 136,122 385,053 13,435 277,396 73,000
9,758,152
9,758,152

7,908,638 448,929 403,199 112,380 136,122 385,053 13,435 277,396 73,000
9,758,152
9,758,152

Positions

141

141

140

140

140

Motor Vehicles

54

53

53

53

53

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DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND FINANCE
Financial Summary

F.Y.1999 Governor's Recommendations

Budget Classes/Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications
Total Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

Adjusted Base
7,919,852 437,094 400,000 112,380 7,464 364,290 12,800 277,112 73,000
9,603,992
9,603,992
140 53

Redirection Level

Funds

To Redirect

Additions

(548,502) (8,358)

382,450 20,193 3,199

(7,665)

128,658 20,763
635 7,949

(564,525) (564,525)

563,847 563,847

Redirection Totals
7,753,800 448,929 403,199 112,380 136,122 385,053 13,435 277,396 73,000
9,603,314
9,603,314
140 53

Enhancements

Totals
7,753,800 448,929 403,199 112,380 136,122 385,053 13,435 277,396 73,000
9,603,314
9,603,314
140 53

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DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND FINANCE
F.Y. 1999 Budget Summary

ADJUSTMENTS TO CURRENT BUDGET
F.Y. 1998 STATE APPROPRIATIONS 1. Annualize the cost of the F.Y. 1998 salary adjustment.
ADmSTED BASE

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS
9,523,070 80,922
9,603,992

REDIRECTION FUNDS
FUNDS TO REDIRECT 1. Reassign personal services from the Financial Institution Supervision Program and the Data Processing Section to support the Mortgage Program and stafftraining. 2. Redirect funds from Administration to District Offices to shift examination report processing in the fmancial supervision area to the district level. 3. Redirect operating expenses. Total Funds to Redirect
ADDITIONS 1. Reassign personnel due to increases in workload in reviewing new branch banks per Senate Bill 165 and in conducting fraud investigations for the Mortgage Program. 2. Provide funds to the district field offices for examination report processing in the fmancial supervision area. 3. Establish a training manager position for the department. 4. Fund operational increases due to changes in workload, includes funds for rental escalation clauses and relocation of the Marietta office.
Total Additions
TOTAL REDIRECTION LEVEL

(359,525) (151,583) (53,417) (564,525)
291,174 151,583 68,351 52,739
563,847 9,603,314

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

9,603,314

RECOMMENDED APPROPRIATION: The Department of Banking and Finance is the budget unit for which the following State Fund Appropriation for F.Y. 1999 is recommended: $9,603,314.

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DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND FINANCE
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Banking and Finance enforces and aqrninisters all state laws, rules and regulations governing the operation of state-chartered financial institutions in Georgia. The department provides for:
, Safe and sound operation of fmancial institutions. Public confidence in our fmancial institutions. Protection for the interests of the depositors, creditor
and shareholders of fmancial institutions. Service by fmancial institutions responsive to the
convenience and needs of the public. Appropriate competition among all fmancial
institutions to promote economic growth. The Department of Banking and Finance is 100 percent
state funded. However, the department's budget is equal to the estimate of examination and administrative fees collected by the department and deposited into the State Treasury. As of July 1, 1998, the department was authorized 140 positions in 3 program divisions and the Commissioner's Office. The 3 program divisions include the Supervision Program, the Mortgage/Corporate Program and the Administrative Program.
To accomplish its objectives, the department has 3 principal functions:
Supervise and regulate fmancial institutions. Licensing mortgage brokers and lenders. Conduct examinations of fmancial institutions and mortgage brokers and lenders as required by law.
SUPERVISION AND REGULATION The department has the authority to adopt rules and
regulations regarding the operation of fmancial institutions to:
Allow state-chartered fmancial institutions to compete fairly with those chartered by the federal government, other states, or foreign governments.
Protect Georgia fmancial institutions threatened by economic conditions or new technological developments.
The Department of Banking and Finance is responsible for regulating and monitoring the condition of 292 statechartered banks, 89 credit unions, 202 Georgia holding companies, 20 international bank agencies and other

regulated companies, 257 check sale and check cashing companies, and 7 large bank data processing services. The department also regulates mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers.
LICENSING AND REGISTRATION Article 13 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia
requires mortgage leaders and mortgage brokers to be licensed or registered with the department in order to transact business in Georgia. As of June 30, 1997, 1,899 mortgage brokers and lenders were licensed with the department. The department also conducts investigations and resolves consumer complaints regarding residential mortgage lending
FINANCIAL EXAMINATIONS The department is responsible for exammmg all
fmancial institutions--except mortgage lenderslbrokers-under its regulation at least once each year. Mortgage lenderslbrokers are to be examined at least once every 24 months. If necessary, the department may require extra reports and conduct additional examinations to obtain essential information. The department is authorized to issue and enforce orders requiring financial institutions to correct unacceptable conditions discovered though financial examinations.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES Other responsibilities of the department include
approval of all proposals to incorporate as a state-chartered financial institution, approval of all attempts to change existing articles of incorporation, and approval of all mergers and consolidations of fmancial institutions. Also, the department investigates possible violations of state interest and usury laws. In consultation with the Attorney General, it may issue advisory opinions for the guidance of fmancial institutions.
AUTHORITY Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND FINANCE
Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS SUPERVISION

PURPOSE: To ensure the safety and sound operation offmancial institutions; protect the public confidence in financial institutions; ensure that financial institutions be responsive to the needs and convenience of customers; protect the interests of depositors, creditors and shareholders of fmancial institutions; assure appropriate competition among financial institutions.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Management of all fmancial institutions in Georgia will operate in a fiscally responsible matter and will employ acceptable practices.

Corrective action agreements with fmancial institutions will result in improved composite evaluation ratings (CAMEL ratings) within 1 year of agreement.

Maintains the Department's industry accreditation.

Ensure that the general public will have confidence in financial institutions in Georgia.

A survey of consumers, who are assisted by the department, will show at least an 80% satisfaction rate.

Maintain an appropriate level of competition among financial institutions in Georgia.

All financial institutions in Georgia will adhere to the state statutes concerning controlling interest and monopolies.

Financial institutions in Georgia will be responsive to the needs and conveniences of customers.

There will be a reduction in complaints by customers about fmancial institutions.

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION APPLICATIONS AND REGISTRATION

PURPOSE: To ensure fmancial institution applications for new charters, expansions, relocations, and amendments to articles of incorporation and registrations are in compliance with statutory, legal and department policy requirements, and to provide supervisory oversight to check cashers and check sellers.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

All applicants, who receive permission to open a new charter, expand, relocate or amend their current articles of incorporation and registrations will comply with statutory, legal and department requirements.

Maintain a 90% policy and statutory compliance of all applicants who receive permission to open a new charter, expand, relocate or amend their current articles of incorporation and registrations.

All check cashers will be engaged in legal business activities and charge fees for service in accordance with state laws.

Every 24 months 100% of Georgia's check cashers will be examined to assure the entity is engaged in legal business. (interim activity measure)

GEORGIA RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE PROGRAM

PURPOSE: To provide compliance through the examination of licensed mortgage brokers and lenders to assure compliance with the Georgia Residential Mortgage Act, and investigating consumer complaints.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

All residential mortgage lenders and brokers licensed in Georgia will comply with the laws of Georgia and operate in a manner, which protects the contractual and property rights of the citizens of this state.

Surveys of consumers assisted by the department staff will show at least an 80% satisfaction rate.

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DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND FINANCE
Results-Based Budgeting

Program Fund Allocations

AGENCY PROGRAMS

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

1. Financial Institutions Supervision Program

7,865,538

7,865,538

7,846,847

7,846,847

2. Georgia Residential Mortgage Program

1,322,193

1,322,193

1,366,141

1,366,141

3. Financial Institution Application and Registration Program

335,339

335,339

390,326

390,326

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

9,523,070

9,523,070

9,603,314

9,603,314

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Total Budgeted Positions as of October 1, 1997 -- 102

Georgia Housing and Finance Authority--O Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority--19 Georgia Music Hall ofFame Authority--15

Board of Community Affairs

Georgia Sports Hall ofFame Authority--3 State Commission for National and Community
Service--6

I Commissioner -

Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Commission--O

11

I Planning, Infonnation, and Management Division
56

I Business and Financial Assistance Division
27

I Housing Finance Division
*

I
Rental Assistance Division
*

I
Administration Division
8

* Positions in these two divisions will be amended into the budget utilizing federal funds.

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

RECOMMENDED STATE APPROPRIATIONS FOR F.Y. 1999 INCREASE OVER F.Y. 1998 BUDGET REDIRECTION LEVEL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

$28,700,139 $2,705,064
.$25,616,676 $3,083,463

HIGHLIGHTS

$1,590,903 for 24 positions and operating expenses to colocate with the Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism to create state development teams to promote and assist with regional and rural development in 11 regions of the state. There will be a team of 4 specialists in each region (2 from DCA and 2 from ITT) who will be the core of a state development team that will provide an unprecedented level of service and assistance with community and economic development issues to all areas of the state. Regents, Labor, Technical and Adult Education, Human Resources and other state agencies will coordinate with these regional teams where appropriate. The teams will focus on rural development and assist communities and businesses in each region with community and economic development, planning, workforce development, infrastructure improvement and leadership development.

Environmental Facilities Authority's contribution is $500,000.
$5,225,000 to continue funding the Regional Economic Business Assistance Grants program (REBA) primarily for economic development incentives to help close relocation and expansion deals for specific prospects. Program funding will also be available to support Facilitech (a unique incentive program at Georgia Tech to help companies with plant lay-out and design).
GEORGIA SPORTS HALL OF FAME
$492,560 for operating and personal services costs for full operation of the Sports Hall of Fame that is projected to open in the fall of 1998.

$1,000,000 in regional planning and development contracts to encourage counties and regional development centers (RDCs) to conform to the new state development region boundaries being developed jointly by DCA and ITT. These funds will be used to help with some of the costs associated with RDCs consolidating offices, assist counties that change RDCs in realigning plans and assist RDCs with incorporating new counties into RDC regional plans and service delivery programs.

GEORGIA ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY
$20 million in bonds to provide low interest loans to local governments for water supply and wastewater treatment facilities
$5 million for the removal and remediation of stateowned underground and aboveground fuel storage tanks.

$1,687,500 to continue funding regional economic development grant projects. Of this total, the Georgia

Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority Water and Sewer Loan Activity 1992 -1998

F.Y.

Emergency Loans

State Bonds

1992

$811,068

$41,408,986

1993

$220,000

$19,404,339

1994

$780,259

$19,878,660

1995

$689,000

$18,987,925

1996

$744,946

$19,176,100

1997

$667,500

$19,962,629

1998*

$676,875

$20,000,000

TOTAL

$4,589,648

$158,818,639

*Projections based on commitments to date

Program Repayments $2,382,530 $2,098,000 $22,483,975 $14,639,036 $28,318,373 $13,350,637 $11,455,485 $94,728,036

TOTAL $44,602,584 $21,722,339 $43,142,894 $34,315,961 $48,239,419 $33,980,766 $32,132,360 $258,136,323

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget Classes/Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Regional Planning and
Development Contracts Local Assistance Grants ARC Assessment HUD - CDBG Grants Georgia Environmental
Facilities Authority Georgia Housing and
Finance Authority ARC Revolving Loan Fund Local Development Fund Ga. Music Hall of Fame Auth. State Housing Trust Fund Ga. Sports Hall of Fame Auth. Regional Economic Business
Assistance Grants Local Govt. Efficiency Grants Ga. Commission for National
and Community Service EZ/EC Administration EZ/EC Grants Business Flood Disaster
Recovery Program Regional (Targeted) Economic Development Grant Program
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

F.Y.1996 Expenditures
7,041,071 667,915 189,718
30,822 508,592 3,313,252 326,264 143,848 2,251,695
10,031,652 97,098
78,822,969 2,305,898
4,607,000
32,300 750,000 774,059 4,625,000 126,790 13,553,133
750,000 216,138
176,728 11,454,604
(33,355)
142,763,191
93,122,099 8,632,281 2,375,676
104,130,056 38,633,135
123 18

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
14,228,968 1,574,895 307,110 20,099 43,263 1,043,646 4,956,170 570,376 419,698 2,167,374

F.Y.1998 Current Budget
6,260,169 335,591 175,696
1,368 488,430 247,564 132,424
82,110 2,063,100

24,089,610 108,901
52,611,438 2,407,584

133,355 30,000,000
2,434,250

2,814,244

2,814,244

506,452 639,251 965,278 3,375,000 281,541 6,650,000

650,000 715,812 4,531,250 197,868 5,500,000

500,000 214,856

308,272

189,006 47,487,500

199,024

168,172,260

1,250,000 58,520,527

108, I55,704 10,293,140 2,142,902
120,591,746 47,580,514
298 13

30,917,632 1,607,820
32,525,452 25,995,075
102 7

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection Level

Enhancements

Totals

6,365,450 339,891 179,896

6,365,450 339,891 179,896

1,368 488,430 147,164 135,424
82,610 1,959,945

1,368 488,430 147,164 135,424 82,610 1,959,945

126,687 30,000,000 2,371,198
2,673,532

25,000,000

126,687 30,000,000 27,371,198
2,673,532

800,000 1,365,764 4,531,250
203,839 5,225,000

764,573

800,000 1,365,764 4,531,250
968,412 5,225,000

316,488 189,073

316,488 189,073

1,187,500 58,690,509

25,764,573

1,187,500 84,455,082

30,917,632 357,820
31,275,452 27,415,057
102 7

25,764,573

30,917,632 357,820
31,275,452 53,179,630
)02 7

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Financial Summary

F.Y.1999 Governor's Recommendations

Budget Classes/Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Regional Planning and
Development Contracts Local Assistance Grants ARC Assessment HUD - CDBG Grants Georgia Environmental
Facilities Authority Georgia Housing and
Finance Authority ARC Revolving Loan Fund Local Development Fund Ga. Music Hall of Fame Auth. State Housing Trust Fund Ga. Sports Hall of Fame Auth. Regional Economic Business
Assistance Grants Local Govt. Efficiency Grants Ga. Commission for National
and Community Service EZ/EC Administration EZ/EC Grants Business Flood Disaster
Recovery Program Regional (Targeted) Economic
Development Grant Program
Total Funds

Adjusted Base 6,314,535 335,591 175,696
1,368 558,430 247,564 132,424
82,110 2,063,100
133,355 30,000,000
2,434,250
2,814,244
650,000 737,260 4,531,250 203,839 5,500,000
316,488
199,024
1,250,000
58,680,528

Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

32,167,632 357,820
32,525,452 26,155,076

Positions

102

Motor Vehicles

7

Redirection Level

Funds To Redirect

Additions

(92,693)

(115,852) (103,155)

284,000

(121,713) (97,197)

55,661

(36,788) (10,192) (275,000)
(15,824) (9,951)

36,788 10,192
15,824

(62,500) (940,865)

402,465

(940,865)

402,465

Redirection Totals
6,221,842 335,591 175,696
1,368 558,430 415,712 132,424
82,110 1,959,945

Enhancements
1,359,680 77,773 92,750
60,000 88,000 75,000 183,700 69,000 1,000,000

133,355 30,000,000
2,368,198
2,717,047

650,000 737,260 4,531,250 203,839 5,225,000

492,560

316,488 189,073

1,187,500
58,142,128
32,167,632 357,820
32,525,452 25,616,676
102 7

3,498,463
415,000 415,000 3,083,463
24

Totals 7,581,522
413,364 268,446
61,368 646,430 490,712 316,124 151,110 2,959,945
133,355 30,000,000
2,368,198
2,717,047
650,000 737,260 4,531,250 696,399 5,225,000
316,488
189,073
1,187,500
61,640,591
32,167,632 772,820
32,940,452 28,700,139
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
F.Y. 1999 Budget Summary

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

ADJUSTMENTS TO CURRENT BUDGET

F.Y. 1998 STATE APPROPRlATIONS 1. Annualize the cost of the F.Y. 1998 salary adjustment: --Department of Community Affairs --Georgia Music Hall of Fame --Georgia Sports Hall of Fame --Georgia Commission for National and Community Service 2. Adjust for shortage in real estate rents to the Georgia Housing and Finance Authority for office space renovations. 3. Other adjustments: --Georgia Music Hall of Fame - Adjust operating expenses to reflect a full year of operations ($14,000) and actual rates of other personal services costs ($2,460). --Georgia Sports Hall of Fame - Delete $4,000 in non-recurring equipment expenditures and add $8,090 for personal services costs other than salaries.

25,995,075
54,366 4,988 1,881 8,216 70,000
16,460
4,090

ADJUSTED BASE

26,155,076

REDIRECTION FUNDS

FUNDS TO REDIRECT 1. Reduce state funds by $106,505 through an increase in lapse and offset by increase of$13,812 in insurance premiums. 2. Eliminate the full cost of2 positions for the Export Finance Assistance program by eliminating 1 position and transferring the other position to the Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism and its Export Assistance Center. 3. Decrease the Regional Economic Business Assistance Grants - REBA ($275,000) and the Regional Economic Development (Targeted) Grant program ($62,500) by 5 %, but continue funding the Facilitech incentive program from REBA. 4. Reduce funding for Regional Development and Planning Contracts by 5 %. 5. Reduce the state match for the federal HOME program due to reductions in federal funds available. 6. Decrease administrative fees for the Empowerment Zone/Enterprise Community program. 7. Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority - Transfer program secretary position to full federal funding and increase federal funding for other positions. 8. Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority - Reduce travel expenses ($5,000) and regular operating expenses ($7,000) to reflect previous spending levels. 9. Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority - Replace state funds with other funds for real estate rentals ($5,000), computer charges ($34,195), and telecommunications ($20,000).
10. Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority - Reduce the Emergency Loan program by 5%. 11. Georgia Music Hall of Fame - Reduce funding for non-sponsored music programs. 12. Georgia Sports Hall of Fame - Reduce funding for personal services. 13. Georgia Commission for National and Community Service - Reduce funds for real estate rents
and computer charges.

(92,693) (115,852)
(337,500)
(103,155) (97,197) (9,951) (16,674) (12,000)
(59,195)
(33,844) (36,788) (10,192) (15,824)

Total Funds to Redirect

(940,865)

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS -- F.Y.1999 Budget Summary

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

AbDITIONS 1. Reflect the transfer of funding for the Georgia Advocacy contract that serves the developmentally disabled from the Department of Human Resources to the Department of Community Affairs. 2. Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority - Increase real estate rentals for the cost of a new 5-year office lease ($22,569) and increase cost of postage meter rental ($84). 3. Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority - Complete the Year 2000 Computer Software Conversion Project. 4. Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority - Increase telecommunications for monthly charges associated with modem/FAX lines. 5. Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority - Increase funds for the new Regional Assistance program, bringing the funding level for GEFA's portion ofthis program to $500,000. 6. Georgia Music Hall of Fame - Increase funding for marketing and promotions. 7. Georgia Sports Hall of Fame - Increase funding for publications and printing. 8. Georgia Commission for National and Community Service - Increase funds for per diem, fees and contracts.

284,000
22,653 12,000 2,400 18,608 36,788 10,192 15,824

Total Additions

402,465

TOTAL REDIRECTION LEVEL

ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

25,616,676

ENHANCEMENTS 1. Add state funds for 24 positions and operating expenses ($2,005,903) to partner with the Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism to create 11 community and economic development teams in 11 regions of the state. Two of the positions will be located in the DCA central office to support the teams' development efforts. The teams will focus on rural development and assist communities and businesses with planning and economic development. DCA will apply $415,000 of unused flood money towards one-time first year costs. 2. Add $1,000,000 in regional planning and development contracts to encourage and assist counties and regional development centers in conforming to the new regional planning and service delivery boundaries being utilized by DCA, ITT and many other state agencies. 3. Georgia Sports Hall of Fame - Provide for operating and personal services costs for full operation of the facility which is projected to open in the Fall of 1998.

1,590,903
1,000,000 492,560

CAPITAL OUTLAY 1. Provide $20,000,000 in bonds to the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority for low interest loans to local governments for water, sewer and wastewater treatment projects. 2. Provide $5,000,000 in bonds to the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority for the remediation, removal and replacement of underground and above ground storage tanks to meet federal regulations.

See G.O. Bonds See G.O. Bonds

TOTAL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

3,083,463

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

28,700,139

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Functional Budget Summary

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STA1E

TOTAL

STA1E

1. Executive

1,727,464

1,727,464

1,628,392

1,628,392

2. Planning, Infonnation and Management

6,155,239

5,980,711

8,948,763

8,359,235

3. Business and Financial Assistance

39,076,556

8,002,999

39,029,075

7,955,518

4. Administration

11,561,268

10,283,901

12,034,361

10,756,994

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

58,520,527

25,995,075

61,640,591

28,700,139

RECOMMENDED APPROPRIATION: The Department of Community Affairs is the budget unit for which the following State Fund Appropriation is recommended for F.Y. 1999: $28,700,139.

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Roles and Responsibilities

The mission of the Department of Community Affairs iS,to improve the quality oflife for Georgians by enhancing the effectiveness of local governments and by developing and maintaining a positive relationship between state government and the 159 counties and over 550 municipalities in Georgia.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE The department provides technical assistance to local
governments to help solve operational problems and improve management systems. Assistance activities include, but are not limited to, Personnel Administration, Building Codes, Public Works, Governmental Organization/Management Practices and Regional Development Centers (RDCs).
The department provides training to local governments in a variety of administrative areas such as payroll, budget and accounting, and procurement. The department conducts code enforcement training for local government inspectors in implementing the statewide uniform construction and building codes. Additionally, training is provided to local governments that request assistance in installing a user fee system for local public works. The department also develops sample policy and procedure manuals for local law enforcement and other governmental organizations and also contracts with RDCs to provide technical assistance to local governments.
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ASSISTANCEl SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLANNING
The department has primary responsibility for implementing the Planning Act of 1989 (Growth Strategies). In this regard, the department develops and administers appropriate standards and procedures for local comprehensive planning; reviews plans submitted by local governments; certifies local governments as qualified participants in the planning process; and assists the Governor and his Development Council in preparing a comprehensive statewide plan. In addition, the department fulfills its statutory obligation to the Georgia Solid Waste Management Act by reviewing the waste reduction strategies adopted by regional/local government coalitions.
INFORMATION The department has primary responsibility to serve as a
clearinghouse for information and initial point of contact within state government for information, data, resources and assistance regarding activity related to local governments. Staff time and efforts are devoted to ongoing development and enhancement to the Georgia database and network. The database contains: 10 years of local

finance data; population, economic and other demographic data; census data; historical data; and state agency data. Additionally, the database is incorporated into the states' Geographic Information System (GIS) planning efforts. Based on information collected from various sources, the department prepares numerous surveys, reports, documents, publications and studies.
PARTICIPATION IN FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND ADMINISTRATION OF GRANTS TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
The department administers the state and federal funds entrusted to the state for Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grants and Revolving Loan Funds in the 35 Appalachian Regional Commission counties. The department also functions as a manager and contract monitor for passthrough grants. Such grants/contracts administered by DCA include state contracts for Regional Planning and Development, Local Assistance Grants, Local Development Fund, Regional Economic and Business Assistance Grants and Local Government Efficiency Grants.
ATTACHED AGENCIES The Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority
makes low cost loans available to local governments for water supply, wastewater treatment and solid waste facilities and coordinates the remediation and removal of state owned underground storage tanks.
The Georgia Housing Finance Authority assists low and moderate income Georgians in obtaining affordable housing.
The State Housing Trust Fund is the mechanism for channeling state funds to support project initiatives in Homeless Assistance programs; Low Income Rental Housing programs; and Special Need Housing programs.
The Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority has responsibility to operate, maintain and promote a facility housing the Georgia Music Hall of Fame.
The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority has responsibility to construct, operate, maintain and promote a facility to house the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame.
The State Commission on National & Community Service has responsibility for developing and implementing community service programs in Georgia.
AUTHORITY Titles 8, 12, 36, 48 and 50 of the Official Code of
Georgia Annotated.

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Strategies and Services

Since its creation, the Department of Community Affairs' miSSIOn has been to improve the quality of life of all Georgians through local planning and community development programs, by building local leadership capabilities; and by maintaining a positive relationship with the multitude of local governments in Georgia. Since the Georgia Housing and Finance Authority has been merged with DCA, the department's mission has expanded to include increasing the availability of affordable housing.
The department also serves as the Governor's representative to local communities and local government associations in matters dealing with local and regional community development issues.
Community development and technical assistance is provided to local governments primarily through four divisions: Business and Financial Assistance, Planning, Information and Management, Housing Finance and Rental Assistance.

REGIONAL AND RURAL

DEVELOPMENT

Because of the many community

problems that transcend city and

county boundaries, many of them

requiring financial assistance,

Governor Miller recommended a

targeted regional assistance grant

program in F.Y. 1998 aimed at better

solutions and economies of scale for

regional or multi-county problems.

The first grant applications were

received in December and 36

different applications were submitted

involving over 100 local

governments.

In F.Y 1999, the Governor will

strengthen the state's efforts in

community

and

economic

development by providing more state

resources for regional and rural

development. In cooperation with the

Georgia Department of Industry,

Trade and Tourism (ITT), the

Governor is recommending state

funded regional rural development teams consisting of 2 DCA and 2 ITT positions in each of 11 planning regions outside of Atlanta. For DCA, the Governor is recommending 22 positions and operating expenses to deploy state resource specialists in the 11 planning regions. These state resource specialists will work with Industry, Trade and Tourism to support the state's economic development efforts by identifying state resources, facilitating regional or multi-governmental projects, and providing technical assistance and training to local governments in community leadership development. There will also be two positions in DCA's Atlanta office to coordinate and support the 22 positions. The Governor is recommending $2,005,903 in DCA's budget for this new regional collaborative effort.
The development teams will be advised by a Regional Advisory Council drawn from local government and business leaders in each region. DCA and ITT will each appoint the same number of advisors to the councils. State agencies who change their planning or service delivery boundaries to coincide with the boundaries of the new state development regions will be accommodated on the councils. A number of agencies and nongovernment organizations have already indicated they will change their boundaries to conform to the state development region boundaries.
In addition, the Governor is recommending $1,000,000 to encourage counties and RDCs to realign their boundaries to coincide with the new state development boundaries. The $1,000,000 incentive package will consist of three parts. First, RDCs that agree to consolidate offices to align with the state boundaries will be able to apply to DCA for costs directly associated with consolidation and merger. DCA will assist with the legal, property and system integration costs of the consolidations. Second, counties that

change RDCs will be able to obtain funds to realign their plans with their new RDCs and as an incentive for changing to the new state planning boundaries. Finally, RDCs will also be given an incentive for realigning with the state boundaries to help them incorporate new counties into their regional plans and to redirect their service delivery system to accommodate the new counties.
The Department assists with regional planning and development through contracts with RDCs and other eligible regional organizations to address regional planning and development issues especially growth strategies issues. For F.Y. 1999, the Governor recommends $1,959,945 to continue these contracts.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

The department provides

economic development assistance to

local

governments

through

administration of a number of grant

programs. The federally funded

Community Development Block

Grants (CDBG) support several

programs that assist Georgia's

communities with economic

development.

The Employment Incentive

Program (EIP) funds projects that

result in new or retained jobs for low

and moderate income persons. Also

through the EIP, Georgia

communities have established

Revolving Loan Fund (RLF)

programs. RLFs provide loans to

local start-up and expansion

businesses which provide a variety of

services to help local communities

improve their quality of life and that

provide important employment

opportunities, particularly for low and

moderate income people.

Regular competitive grants, the

majority of CDBG projects, fund

public

facilities,

economic

development and housing projects

which primarily benefit low and

moderate income persons. The state funded Regio~al

Economic Business Assistance Grant

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS -- Strategies and Services

(REBA) Program provides flexible

and timely financial assistance to job

creating development projects. For

F.'y. 1999, the Governor has

recommended $5,225,000.

The department's guidelines

fqr grant awards for direct economic

development assistance stipulate that

projects will be considered based

upon: jobs created (or retained); total

private capital investment; impact on

the state, regional and community tax

base; degree of local commitment;

consistency with local and regional

development goals and objectives;

project impact; reasonableness of cost

estimates; and assessment of

criticality of state assistance to

retention and recruitment of

companies. The department seeks the

advice of other state agencies such as

the Department of Industry, Trade

and Tourism in making the final

assessment.

Included in these grants is

$50,000 to make the model for the

required economic impact assessment

more user-friendly and to train

community

and

economic

development personnel throughout

the state in the use of this model.

Finally, $150,000 of REBA is to be

used for Facilitech - Georgia's unique

incentive for design and engineering

services to new and expanding

companies. Facilitech has assisted

many companies in dealing with plant

equipment positioning problems.

HOUSING ASSISTANCE The Housing and Finance
Division of the Department of Community Affairs administers programs aimed at increasing the number of first time homeowners in Georgia. The state and federally funded HOME programs offer qualified first time homebuyers low interest loans and down payment assistance.
In addition, this program offers multifamily housing assistance to encourage developers to increase the number of low-income residential rental developments they build or rehabilitate. Developers can obtain public and private financing from a

number of sources including the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Low Income Housing Tax Credits, and Georgia Housing Trust Fund monies.
The Department also administers the federally funded Stewart B. Mckinney Homeless Assistance Act programs and the state funded Georgia Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless programs. These state and federal programs aid homeless shelters and agencies with assisting the state's homeless with adequate housing. In F.Y. 1997, 350 projects received almost $4 million from these programs.
RENTAL ASSISTANCE Another housing assistance area
is the Housing and Urban Development, Section 8 program. The Department administers this program in 149 of 159 counties, providing low income families with quality affordable rental housing.
The program is administered through regional offices in Albany, Athens, Carrollton, Eastman, and Waycross. Rent subsidies are provided to landlords who agree to maintain their rental properties at the required Housing Quality Standards and to rent to qualified low-income families.
The Family Self Sufficiency program is an effort to reduce participants dependency on Section 8 and other public support. Public and private sector resources provide education, counseling, job placement assistance, job training and other supportive services to help participants become self sufficient.
GEORGIA ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY
The Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority provides low interest loans to local governments for water supply and wastewater treatment facilities. In F.Y. 1998, it is projected that GEFA will award $32 million in state-funded water and sewer loans for a total in excess of $258 million in loans since F.Y. 1992. The Governor is again
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recommending $20 million in G.O. bonds to enhance the loan program. In addition, the authority administers the disbursement of federal energy program funds and federal drinking water funds.
The F.Y. 1999 recommendation includes the last of three $5 million installments in G.O. bonds for the assessment and remediation of stateowned fuel storage tanks needed to meet federal requirements. The program will be re-assessed at the end of F.Y. 1299 to determine if the removal of the remaining tanks is necessary to prevent long term pollution problems.
GEORGIA MUSIC AND SPORTS HALLS OF FAME
Both the Music and Sports Halls of Fame in Macon aim to preserve Georgia's contributions to music and sports history, respectively, by maintaining and operating official state museums. The music museum opened in October 1996 and provides quality exhibits and educational programs for children and adults. Museum educational programs enhance the quality of primary and secondary education through planned school tours, after-school activities, and Georgia Statewide Academic and Medical System (GSAMS) distance learning programs to schools statewide. Since opening, the music museum has done well in attracting visitors and generating revenues. A monthly comparison of attendance in October 1996 versus October 1997, shows attendance increased by more than 104% and revenues (e.g., admissions, memberships, gift shop sales, rental fees, etc.) increased by 27%. This is due in large part to the Authority's state supported aggressive marketing strategy to promote the music museum as a recognized tourist destination.
For the F.Y. 1998 Amended Budget, the Governor is recommending $248,000 to match private donations to complete the children's interactive exhibit and $150,000 for state-of-the-art equipment for the museum library.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS -- Strategies and Services

The children's exhibit will have various interactive themes such as a musical instrument workshop, small recording studio, distance learning studio - via GSAMS, a Georgia legacy component, music printers workshop, and other themes design to enhance the educational aspects of music. The museum library provides scholars, music aficionados and others a history of music via collections, interviews, and photography. The Governor is also recommending $737,260 in operating support for F.Y. 1999 for the first full year of operation for the Music Hall of Fame.

The Sports Hall of Fame Museum is tentatively scheduled to open in December 1998. For the F.Y. 1998 Amended Budget, the Governor is recommending $640,000 to provide one-time funding outlays needed to aggressively promote the Sports Hall of Fame in advance of its December 1998 opening ($150,000) and for equipment and gift shop build-out ($490,000). An additional $100,000 is recommended in the Amended Budget for critical positions needed now (especially a curator). The Governor is also recommending $696,399 in F.Y. 1999 for first year

state operating support for the Sports Hall of Fame.
The Governor has directed the Sports Hall of Fame and the Music Hall of Fame to examine closely all areas where the two Halls of Fame can combine functions. Accounting, budgeting, security and maintenance require no special skills or knowledge in the areas of music and sports. Other areas may also be appropriate for consolidation when examined. The Boards of both halls of fame must work closely to maximize efficiency and save state dollars.

Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority Loan Dollar Distribution by Recipient Population Groups
Fiscal Years 1992 --1997

10,000 -- 5,000 15%

< 5,000 21%

25,000--10,000
22%
I

I

> 50,000

j

25% ,

50,000 -- 25,000 17%

I I ~I

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

LOCAL AND REGIONAL PLANNING

PURPOSE: Partner with local governments and regional planning organizations to implement a comprehensive planning process that will improve the quality of life and manage the future growth of Georgia's communities.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Encourage local governments to develop and update comprehensive plans that reflect citizen needs and help guide local decision making.

95% of Georgia's local governments will maintain their Qualified Local Government (QLG) status by updating their Comprehensive Plans.

95% of local government applications for DCA grants/loans will be consistent with and help implement local government comprehensive plans.

20% of the 700 local governments throughout the state will implement local regulations that are consistent with their comprehensive plans. And state environmental protection criteria.

100% of Georgia's local governments will prepare county-wide Service Delivery Strategies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of local government services.

90% of local governments receiving help will rate DCA's planning assistance as "helpful" or "very helpful."

Encourage regional cooperation in community and economic development by providing accurate and easily accessible data, by funding multi-county/regional economic development projects and by decentralizing service delivery.

Have all DCA regional teams and 90% of all regional planning organizations use compatible data systems.
90% of surveyed local governments, chambers of commerce and convention and visitor bureaus provide a positive response to the establishment and first year implementation of regional offices.

Improve local and regional solid waste management practices through planning and promotion of the protection of critical resources.

90% of local governments are keeping their solid waste management plans current by complying with applicable update and amendment requirements.

100% of local governments selected to receive solid waste grants, loans or permits have an approved, adopted solid waste management plan that is consistent with the project for which the funding or permit is sought.

Enhance local government solid waste management capabilities through technical assistance in waste reduction; recycling, Keep America Beautiful and public education efforts.

Increase the number of communities that participate in recycling and litter reduction programs as a result of DCA's efforts by 10%.

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT

PURPOSE: Improve the overall social and economic condition of communities in Georgia through providing technical assistance to local governments in the areas of operations, service delivery and community and economic development practices.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Ensure that local communities are informed of best management practices, programs and resources to address needs and development goals.

Develop community indicators to rate the quality of the state's communities.
90% of local governments receiving assistance from regional teams rate assistance as useful or very useful.

Help improve Georgia's rural areas by suggesting ways to address rural development needs and growth opportunities.

Hold training sessions or workshops that focus on best government management practices, leadership building and community and economic development and are related "useful" or "very useful" by 90% ofparticipants.

Collaborate with other organizations to ensure that Georgia's rural (non-metro) areas rate at leastlO% or better than the Southeast rural average in unemployment, job growth, per capita income, and business capital investment.

Implement and monitor the a statewide system of uniform construction codes for industrialized buildings.

Increase the number of local governments enforcing building codes by 2%.

90% of local governments provided technical assistance in areas of construction codes and industrialized building will rate DCA assistance as helpful or very helpful.

FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE

PURPOSE: Assist Georgia's communities fmancially in their efforts to develop economically and to realize long-term social, community and quality oflife goals.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Create jobs and increase investment by assisting communities with company expansion or location commitments.

Increase the number ofjobs expected to be created or retained as a result of DCA fmancial assistance programs by 2% over the average number realized during the previous 5-year period.

Build community leadership capabilities especially in rural areas.

Have 90% of attendees at leadership training sessions rate the sessions as "helpful" or "very helpful".

Help local governments leverage other funds through the use of state grants for infrastructure, and other actions that help build local economies.

Using state grants increase federal, local and private resources leveraged by 2% over the average annual amount leveraged during the previous 5-year period.

Provide decent housing and suitable living environments for low-moderate income persons.

Increase the number of sub-standard housing units that will be replaced or rehabilitated by 3%.

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RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS

PURPOSE: To assist local governments, state policy makers, and other interested parties in making informed decisions about local issues by providing accurate and reliable. research and information on local government operations.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Collect data and provide access to quality information on local government and regional organization operations, finances and practices.

90% of data users rate the information and research provided by DCA as "helpful" or "very helpful" as determined by surveys.

Use data to support legislative decision making by performing fiscal note analyses on proposed legislation affecting local governments.

Complete fiscal note analysis within five (5) business days of receiving request (interim efficiency measure).

Maintain a geographic information system and house community data for distribution to local governments and other interested agencies.

Increase by 10% number of local governments having access to GIS information for decision making.
90% of local governments rate the GIS information provided as helpful or very helpful.

HOUSING ASSISTANCE

PURPOSE: Provide fmancial assistance for the acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of quality affordable housing for low and moderate income families, supportive housing for the homeless and fmancing assistance for eligible first-time home buyers.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Identify and assist communities in linking targeted families and individuals to adequate housing.

Increase by 0.1 % the number of families and individuals assisted by housing grants.

Increase the number of new and rehabilitated low income residential developments to meet the need.

Increase by 1.7% the number of low income rentor houselolds who are living in standard housing conditions.

Provide affordable housing to low income families through rent subsidies to landlords.

20% increase in number of families placed in affordable housing.

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS Attached Agencies
Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

GEORGIA ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY

ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
PURPOSE: Assist public water, sewer, and solid waste systems to achieve or maintain compliance with Federal and State requirements, protect public health, and encourage economic development through low-cost fmancing of publicly-owned water, sewer, and solid waste projects.

GOALS
Provide loans to assist local governments in constructing, extending, rehabilitating, repairing, replacing, and renewing environmental facilities necessary to meet economic development needs.

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS
Continue to finance 15% of all community environmental infrastructure projects and over 40% ofthose serving populations below 20,000 (cities) or below 50,000 (counties).
Increase growth in new jobs in communities utilizing GEFA economic development loans.

Have all local governments using GEFA fmancing meet environmental standards necessary to protect the public health.

15% of local governments under consent or administrative orders receiving a loan will comply with environmental standards in the year of the loan.

Provide local governments with low-cost capital to meet water, wastewater, and solid waste disposal financing needs.

Maintain a positive spread between the debt service cost of GEFA or SRF loans and the cost of the current Bond Buyer Revenue Bond Index at the time of loan approval for all loans.

Reduce by 30% the state's annualized municipal water and sewer infrastructure fmancing need as compared with total current Congressional Clean Water and Drinking Water Needs Survey totals.

Save local governments using GEFA loans rather than private loans an average of 5% on small projects.
ENERGY CONSERVATION

PURPOSE: Increase energy efficiency and reduce pollution through fmancial and program assistance.

GOALS Improve the energy efficiency of substandard housing units.

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS
Continue to weatherize 1,328 substandard housing units occupied by poverty level families. (Interim activity measure)

Decrease the pollution/possibility of pollution from stateowned underground storage tanks (UST's).

Have all state owned underground and above ground storage tanks that will continue to be operated meet applicable standards by January 1999.

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS--Results-Based Budgeting

GEORGIA MUSIC HALL OF FAME AUTHORITY

MUSIC MUSEUM

PURPOSE: Promote Georgia's musical heritage to Georgians and out-of-state visitors through the operation and maintenance of a first class museum that provides quality exhibits and educational programs.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Preserve in perpetuity Georgia's contributions to music history and lore by maintaining and operating an official state music museum.

Increase collections of Georgia's music treasures, artifacts, and memorabilia for exhibit showcase by 10% over the previous year.

Provide creative, informative, entertaining, and educational exhibits for children and adults.

Collect survey data through a reputable survey research method on visitor satisfaction with exhibit themes and showcases to establish appropriate benchmarks that measure the public's level of interest in the exhibits.

Attract enough visitors to the Music Hall of Fame to become a recognized cultural tourist destination and to contribute to the state tourism economy

Increase annual visitation to the Georgia Music Hall of Fame by 10%.

GEORGIA SPORTS HALL OF FAME AUTHORITY

SPORTS MUSEUM

PURPOSE: Promote Georgia's sports heritage to Georgians and out-of-state visitors through the operation and maintenance of a first class museum that provides quality exhibits.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Preserve in perpetuity Georgia's contributions to sports history and lore by maintaining and operating an official state sports museum.

Establish first-year collections of Georgia's sports treasures, artifacts, and memorabilia for exhibit showcase as a base level for future year collections. New Sports Museum Scheduled to open Fall, 1998.

Provide creative, interactive, entertaining, and educational exhibits for children and adults.

Collect survey data through a reputable survey research method on visitor satisfaction with exhibit themes and showcases to establish appropriate benchmarks that measure the public's level of interest in the exhibits.

Attract enough visitors to the Sports Hall of Fame to become a recognized tourist destination and to contribute to the state tourism economy.

Attract 125,000 visitors to the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame or a pro-rata share in this level of visitation based on an anticipated opening date of October, 1998 for the museum.

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS Attached Agencies
Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

GEORGIA COMMISSION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

AMERICORPS ADMINISTRATION

PURPOSE: Administer federal AmeriCorps funds to implement a national program of community service for local governments and non-profit organizations in Georgia. This program provides projects useful to the development of Georgia's communities and provides educational vouchers to the AmeriCorps participants.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Increase awareness of value of service and opportunities for community service in Georgia.

Number of membership inquiries received increases by 10% over previous year.

Grant award increases by 10% over the previous year.

Increase the number offederally funded AmeriCorps programs in Georgia.

Number of programs funded in Georgia increases by 10% over previous year.

Number of opportunities for Georgians to serve in AmeriCorps and receive an educational award increases by 10% over previous year.

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Results-Based Budgeting

Program Fund Allocations

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

AGENCY PROGRAMS

1. Local and Regional Planning

3,451,849

3,451,849

4,151,849

4,151,849

2. Community Development and Management

2,477,542

2,303,014

4,608,014

3,893,014

3. Financial and Economic Assistance

39,766,363

8,665,439

39,671,342

8,695,890

4. Research and Analysis

1,823,077

1,823,077

1,842,744

1,842,744

5. Housing Assistance

2,814,244

2,814,244

2,717,047

2,717,047

TOTAL ATTACHED AGENCY PROGRAMS
1. Environmental Programs 2. Energy Conservation 3. Music Museum 4. Sports Museum 5. Homeless Assistance 6. AmericOlJ) Administration

50,333,075

19,057,623

2,087,250 347,000 715,812 197,868
4,531,250 308,272

2,087,250 347,000 715,812 197,868
3,281,250 308,272

52,990,996

21,300,544

2,024,198 344,000 737,260 696,399
4,531,250 316,488

2,024,198 344,000 737,260 696,399
3,281,250 316,488

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

58,520,527

25,995,075

61,640,591

28,700,139

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DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Total Budgeted Positions as of October 1, 1997 -- 14,110

Confidential Secretary

Board Liaison

-

1

Executive Assistant -
41

Board of Corrections Attached for Administrative Purposes Only Ga. Correctional
---------------- Industries Administration
State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Commissioner
1
Assistant Commissioner
179

I Facilities Division
12132

I Human Resources Division
142

I
Administration Division
215

I Probation Division
1399

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DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

RECOMMENDED STATE APPROPRIATIONS FOR F.Y. 1999 INCREASE OVER F.Y. 1998 BUDGET REDIRECTION LEVEL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

$773,672,362 $32,989,494
$743,566,376 $30,105,986

HIGHLIGHTS

$10,397,357 provides start-up and operating cost for 1,344 additional prison beds scheduled to come on line during F.Y. 1999. The prison bed expansion includes Wilcox State Prison (192 beds), Smith State Prison (192 beds), Washington State Prison (192 beds), Coastal State Prison (384 beds) and Macon State Prison (384 beds).
$9,950,596 provides funds to contract with private providers for prison beds at: Charlton (500 beds), Coffee (500 beds) and Wheeler (500 beds). The facilities are currently being constructed by the providers and are scheduled to open in F.Y. 1999.
$2,391,970 annualizes the operating cost of 768 beds appropriated in F.Y. 1998. The beds were added at the Pulaski State Prison (384 beds) and Augusta State Medical Prison (384 beds).

$2,138,300 provides funds to annualize the conversion of the Davisboro Youth Development Facility to a probation detention center for females. The Department of Juvenile Justice transferred the facility to the Department of Corrections during F. Y. 1998. The facility will be used to address the backlog of female probationers awaiting assignment to a detention center.
$2,031,458 implements a "Risk-Based Supervision Model" to reduce and prioritize probation caseloads to meet the department's public safety mission. The model prioritizes probation's supervision activities to emphasize management of the highest risk felons. Funding provides an additional 80 probation officers in the field.
$994,750 funds current operating cost for 17 GSAMS sites and funds 7 additional sites to give inmates statewide access to academic instruction.

Governor Miller's Administration Opens a Record 20,717 New Correctional Beds
39,515

45,103

24,386

* Calendar year 1996 reflects the transfer of 1,000 beds
to the Department of Juvenile Justice.

90

91

92

93

94

95

96

97

98

Calendar Years

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DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget Classes/Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Capital Outlay Utilities Court Costs County Subsidy Jail Subsidy Central Repair Fund Payments to CSH - Meals Payments to CSH - Utilities Payments to Public Safety Inmate Release Fund Health Service Purchases Payments to MAG-Certification UGA Contract Minor Construction Fund
Total Funds

F.Y.1996 Expenditures
510,054,861 59,206,574 2,649,304 3,764,203 5,167,748 8,729,603 9,237,647 7,444,433 7,925,725 216,322 21,209,833 1,207,399 15,651,505 5,579,115 1,114,375 3,949,298 1,129,907 461,160 1,470,693 64,916,041 63,420 366,244 1,687,373
733,202,783

Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds DOAS Indirect Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

3,537,359 16,059,993
450,000
20,047,352
713,155,431

Positions Motor Vehicles

15,759 1,591

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
507,221,163 64,429,458
2,453,329 4,949,410 4,980,661 8,610,766 11,584,275 9,866,756 8,423,576
110,000 21,790,074
1,099,144 15,224,712 4,930,260
1,125,994 3,938,052 1,465,629
461,160 1,233,722 69,309,283
63,420 366,244 1,166,322
744,803,410

F.Y.1998 Current Budget
536,174,429 61,674,460
2,810,465 703,920
3,394,233 8,787,776 11,610,065 6,602,966 7,694,729
21,758,401 1,200,000
17,273,625 4,684,500 1,093,624 4,059,700 1,576,000
577,160 1,300,000 00-;848,460
66,620 366,244 894,000
761,151,377

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection

Level

Enhancements

Totals

529,711,523 59,425,704
2,788,428 703,920
3,249,169 8,224,124 28,201,787 6,071,790 7,369,145
20,896,759 1,200,000
17,273,625 4,684,500 1,093,624 4,059,700 1,576,000
577,160 1,300,000 66,708,897
66,620 366,244 894,000
766,442,719

13,997,298 5,498,758
486,272 1,784,920
489,018 7,013,507
391,236 235,044 18,826,776 689,698
1,269,976
1,713,112
52,395,615

543,708,821 64,924,462
3,274,700 2,488,840 3,738,187 8,224,124 35,215,294 6,463,026 7,604,189 18,826,776 21,586,457 1,200,000 17,273,625 5,954,476 1,093,624 4,059,700 1,576,000
577,160 1,300,000 68,422,009
66,620 366,244 894,000
818,838,334

3,428,078 25,794,533
450,000 29,672,611 715,130,799
15,228 1,702

1,625,794 18,392,715
450,000 20,468,509 740,682,868
14,948 1,671

1,625,794 18,392,715
450,000 20,468,509 745,974,210
14,437 1,619

52,395,615
455 145

1,625,794 18,392,715
450,000 20,468,509 798,369,825
14,892 1,764

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Financial Summary

F.Y. 1999 Governor's Recommendations

Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Capital Outlay Utilities Court Costs County Subsidy Jail Subsidy Central Repair Fund Payments to CSH - Meals Payments to CSH - Utilities Payments to Public Safety Inmate Release Fund Health Service Purchases Payment to MAG-Certification UGA Contract Minor Construction Fund
Total Funds

Adjusted Base
538,238,571 60,953,992 2,788,965 703,920 3,390,833 8,787,776 7,904,848 5,671,790 7,532,229
21,728,386 1,200,000
16,884,854 4,684,500 1,093,624 4,059,700 1,576,000
477,160 1,300,000 71,810,934
66,620 366,244 894,000
762,114,946

Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds DOAS Indirect Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

1,625,794 16,227,010
450,000
18,302,804
743,812,142

Positions Motor Vehicles

14,881 1,671

Redirection Level

Funds

To Redirect

Additions

(14,056,788) (1,246,875) (9,020)

13,787,338 1,087,586 28,486

(160,160) (9,900)
(172,180)

113,160 9,900
196,445

(165,521)

119,521

(791,685)

858,351

(1,585,565)

1,751,141

(18,197,694)

17,951,928

(18,197,694)
(438) (53)

17,951,928
438 53

Redirection Totals
537,969,121 60,794,703 2,808,431 703,920 3,343,833 8,787,776 7,929,113 5,671,790 7,486,229
21,795,052 1,200,000
16,884,854 4,684,500 1,093,624 4,059,700 1,576,000
477,160 1,300,000 71,976,510
66,620 366,244 894,000
761,869,180

Enhancements 10,026,960 4,624,264 254,847 1,680,960 964,890 10,082,729 331,176 261,330 556,647
2,544,830
1,546,252
32,874,885

Totals
547,996,081 65,418,967 3,063,278 2,384,880 4,308,723 8,787,776 18,011,842 6,002,966 7,747,559
22,351,699 1,200,000
16,884,854 7,229,330 1,093,624 4,059,700 1,576,000
477,160 1,300,000 73,522,762
66,620 366,244 894,000
794,744,065

1,625,794 16,227,010
450,000 18,302,804 743,566,376
14,881 1,671

2,768,899
2,768,899 30,105,986
445 125

4,394,693 16,227,010
450,000 21,071,703 773,672,362
15,326 1,796

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Budget Unit A: Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Capital Outlay Utilities Court Costs County Subsidy Jail Subsidy Central Repair Fund Payments to CSH - Meals Payments to CSH - Utilities Payments to Public Safety Inmate Release Fund Health Service Purchases Payments to MAG-Certification UGA Contract Minor Construction Fund
Total Funds

F.Y.1996 Expenditures
477,133,249 57,264,044 2,085,846 3,394,034 5,019,662 6,046,747 8,262,309 6,813,279 7,003,557 216,322 21,209,833 1,207,399 15,651,505 4,929,135 1,114,375 3,949,298 1,129,907 461,160 1,470,693 64,892,031 63,420 366,244 1,687,373
691,371,422

Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds DOAS Indirect Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

3,106,467 15,468,170
450,000
19,024,637
672,346,785

Positions Motor Vehicles

14,886 1,444

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
473,098,312 62,639,917 1,871,917 4,714,812 4,785,628 5,918,287 9,274,501 9,351,889 7,463,277 110,000 21,790,074 1,099,144 15,224,712 4,280,280 1,125,994 3,938,052 1,465,629 461,160 1,233,722 69,301,055 63,420 366,244 1,166,322
700,744,348

F.Y. 1998 Current Budget
501,112,300 60,059,710
2,268,465 680,920
3,199,809 6,002,776 9,316,415 6,011,766 6,764,729
21,758,401 1,200,000 17,273,625 4,034,500 1,093,624 4,059,700 1,576,000 577,160 1,300,000
66,823,460 66,620
366,244 894,000
716,440,224

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection

Level

Enhancements

Totals

494,220,361 57,810,954 2,246,428 680,920 3,054,745 5,439,124 25,908,137 5,480,590 6,439,145
20,896,759 1,200,000 17,273,625 4,034,500 1,093,624 4,059,700 1,576,000 577,160 1,300,000
66,683,897 66,620
366,244 894,000
721,302,533

13,009,730 5,417,388
416,972 1,784,920
489,018 6,214,157
331,176 201,384 18,826,776 689,698
1,269,976
1,713,112
50,364,307

507,230,091 63,228,342 2,663,400 2,465,840 3,543,763 5,439,124 32,122,294 5,811,766 6,640,529 18,826,776 21,586,457 1,200,000 17,273,625 5,304,476 1,093,624 4,059,700 1,576,000 577,160 1,300,000 68,397,009 66,620 366,244 894,000
771,666,840

3,034,016 25,777,700
450,000 29,261,716 671,482,632
14,384 1,547

1,625,794 18,392,715
450,000 20,468,509 695,971,715
14,110 1,513

1,625,794 18,392,715
450,000 20,468,509 700,834,024
13,599 1,461

50,364,307
422 145

1,625,794 18,392,715
450,000 20,468,509 751,198,331
14,021 1,606

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Budget Unit A: Financial Summary

F.Y.1999 Governor's Recommendations

Budget Classes/Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Capital Outlay Utilities Court Costs County Subsidy Jail Subsidy Central Repair Fund Payments to CSH - Meals Payments to CSH - Utilities Payments to Public Safety Inmate Release Fund Health Service Purchases Payment to MAG-Certification UGA Contract Minor Construction Fund
Total Funds

Adjusted Base
502,747,409 59,339,242 2,246,965 680,920 3,196,409 6,002,776 5,611,198 5,080,590 6,602,229
21,728,386 1,200,000
16,884,854 4,034,500 1,093,624 4,059,700 1,576,000
477,160 1,300,000 71,785,934
66,620 366,244 894,000
716,974,760

Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds DOAS Indirect Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

1,625,794 16,227,010
450,000
18,302,804
698,671,956

Positions Motor Vehicles

14,042 1,513

Redirection Level

Funds

To Redirect

Additions

(14,056,788) (1,246,875) (9,020)

13,787,338 1,087,586 28,486

(160,160) (9,900)
(172,180)

113,160 9,900
196,445

(165,521)

119,521

(791,685)

858,351

(1,585,565)

1,751,141

(18,197,694)

17,951,928

(18,197,694)
(438) (53)

17,951,928
438 53

Redirection Totals
502,477,959 59,179,953 2,266,431 680,920 3,149,409 6,002,776 5,635,463 5,080,590 6,556,229
21,795,052 1,200,000
16,884,854 4,034,500 1,093,624 4,059,700 1,576,000
477,160 1,300,000 71,951,510
66,620 366,244 894,000
716,728,994

Enhancements 10,026,960 4,624,264 254,847 1,492,460 964,890 10,082,729 331,176 261,330 556,647
2,359,870
1,546,252
32,501,425

Totals
512,504,919 63,804,217
2,521,278 2,173,380 4,114,299 6,002,776 15,718,192 5,411,766 6,817,559
22,351,699 1,200,000
16,884,854 6,394,370 1,093,624 4,059,700 1,576,000
477,160 1,300,000 73,497,762
66,620 366,244 894,000
749,230,419

1,625,794 16,227,010
450,000 18,302,804 698,426,190
14,042 1,513

2,768,899
2,768,899 29,732,526
445 125

4,394,693 16,227,010
450,000 21,071,703 728,158,716
14,487 1,638

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Budget Unit B: Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Board of Pardons and Paroles
Budget ClassesIFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Jail Subsidy Health Service Purchases
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

F.Y.1996 Expenditures
32,921,612 1,942,530 563,458 370,169 148,086 2,682,856 975,338 631,154 922,168 649,980 24,010
41,831,361

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
34,122,851 1,789,541 581,412 234,598 195,033 2,692,479 2,309,774 514,867 960,299 649,980 8,228
44,059,062

F.Y.1998 Current Budget
35,062,129 1,614,750 542,000 23,000 194,424 2,785,000 2,293,650 591,200 930,000 650,000 25,000
44,711,153

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection Level

Enhancements

Totals

35,491,162 1,614,750 542,000 23,000 194,424 2,785,000 2,293,650 591,200 930,000 650,000 25,000
45,140,186

987,568 81,370 69,300
799,350 60,060 33,660
2,031,308

36,478,730 1,696,120 611,300 23,000 194,424 2,785,000 3,093,000 651,260 963,660 650,000 25,000
47,171,494

430,892 591,823 1,022,715 40,808,646
873 147

394,062 16,833
410,895 43,648,167
844 155

44,711,153
838 158

45,140,186
838 158

2,031,308 33

47,171,494
871 158

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Budget Unit B: Financial Summary

F.Y.1999 Governor's Recommendations

Board of Pardons and Paroles
Budget ClassesIFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Jail Subsidy Health Service Purchases
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

Adjusted Base 35,491,162 1,614,750 542,000 23,000 194,424 2,785,000 2,293,650 591,200 930,000 650,000 25,000 45,140,186
45,140,186
839 158

Redirection Level

Funds

To Redirect

Additions

Redirection Totals
35,491,162 1,614,750 542,000 23,000 194,424 2,785,000 2,293,650 591,200 930,000 650,000 25,000
45,140,186

Enhancements 188,500
184,960 373,460

45,140,186
839 158

373,460

Totals 35,491,162
1,614,750 542,000 211,500 194,424
2,785,000 2,293,650
591,200 930,000 834,960
25,000 45,513,646
45,513,646
839 158

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F.Y. 1999 Budget Summary

BUDGET UNIT A - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

ADJUSTMENTS TO CURRENT BUDGET

F.Y. 1998 STATE APPROPRIATIONS 1. Annualize the cost of the F.Y. 1998 salary adjustment. 2. Annualize the conditional payraise for correctional officers working in high mission prisons. 3. Annualize the special pay provision for food service and maintenance workers. 4. Adjust for non-recurring startup cost for the Augusta State Medical Prison and the Pulaski State Prison. 5. Adjust department operating cost to reflect projected expenditures.

695,971,715 3,164,281 2,223,966 482,950 (2,091,490)
(1,079,466)

ADJUSTED BASE

698,671,956

REDIRECTION FUNDS

FUNDS TO REDIRECT 1. Realign bedspace at detention centers, boot camps, and revocation facilities to other correctional facilities to maximize the utilization of bedspace. This action, with the addition below, changes the mission of 1,397 beds and more appropriately provides the type of bedspace required by the department. 2. Reduce operating cost throughout the department.

(16,357,281) (1,840,413)

Total Funds to Redirect

(18,197,694)

ADDITIONS 1. Add funds through realignment of beds at detention centers, boot camps and revocation facilities to other correctional facilities to maximize the utilization of bedspace. 2. Annualize the opening of384 fast-track beds at the Augusta State Medical Prison scheduled to open November 1998.

16,357,281 1,594,647

Total Additions

17,951,928

TOTAL REDIRECTION LEVEL

698,426,190

ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

ENHANCEMENTS 1. Annualize the operating cost of384 fast-track beds partially funded in F.Y. 1998 at Pulaski State Prison. 2. Provide funds to contract with private providers for prison beds at: Charlton - 500 beds scheduled to open August 1998 Coffee - 500 beds scheduled to open November 1998 Wheeler - 500 beds scheduled to open November 1998.

797,323 9,950,596

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3. Funds start-up cost for 384 beds at Macon State Prison and 384 beds at Coastal State Prison. Recommendation includes the use offederal funds ($2,768,899) to assist in funding the start-up cost (adds 148 positions and 60 vehicles).
4. Provides funds for operating costs for new fast-track beds at: Wilcox State Prison - 192 beds scheduled to open July 1998 Smith State Prison - 192 beds scheduled to open October 1998 Washington State Prison - 192 beds scheduled to open October 1998 Coastal State Prison - 384 beds scheduled to open December 1998 Macon State Prison - 384 beds scheduled to open January 1999
5. Funds an additional 80 probation officer positions to manage an increasingly high risk caseload. Recommendation includes 6 months operating cost and equipment and vehicle purchases needed to support the officers.
6. Provides additional funding for jail subsidy needed due to increase in projected expenditures. 7. Annualize the conversion of the Davisboro Youth Development Facility to a probation
detention center for females. 8. Annualize funds to fully implement the Cook/Chill feeding process at the 5 prisons in
Milledgeville. 9. Funds current operating cost for 17 GSAMS sites and funds 7 additional sites and 12 positions
to give inmates statewide access to academic instructions.
CAPITAL OUTLAY 1. Security related projects statewide ($6,235,000) 2. Roofrepairs at various state prisons ($5,180,000). 3. Minor construction, major repairs and maintenance projects ($3,300,000).

1,427,085 8,970,272
2,031,458 2,359,870 2,138,300 1,062,872
994,750
See Bonds See Bonds See Bonds

TOTAL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

29,732,526

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

728,158,716

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F.Y. 1999 Budget Summary

BUDGET UNIT B - STATE BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLES
ADJUSTMENTS TO CURRENT BUDGET F.Y. 1998 STATE APPROPRIATIONS
1. Annualize the cost of the F.Y. 1998 salary adjustment. ADJUSTED BASE
ENHANCEMENT FUNDS ENHANCEMENTS
1. Add funds to replace 13 vehicles used by parole officers to monitor parolees. 2. Provide additional funding for jail subsidy payments to meet an increase in projected
expenditures. TOTAL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDAnONS
44,711,153 429,033
45,140,186
188,500 184,960
373,460

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

45,513,646

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Functional Budget Summary

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

TOTAL

STATE

1. Executive Operations 2. Administration 3. Human Resources 4. Field Probation 5. Facilities 6. State Board of Pardons and Paroles TOTAL APPROPRIAnONS

15,010,373 51,214,918 14,019,558 61,401,109 574,794,266 44,711,153 761,151,377

14,653,373 48,989,399 14,019,558 60,921,109 557,388,276 44,711,153 740,682,868

17,099,921 50,173,497 13,745,597 63,255,412 604,955,992 45,513,646 794,744,065

16,742,921 47,947,978 13,745,597 62,447,000 587,275,220 45,513,646 773,672,362

RECOMMENDED APPROPRIATION: The Department of Corrections is the budget unit for which the following State Fund Appropriation is recommended for F.Y. 1999: $773,672,362

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DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Roles and Responsibilities

The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) administers the prison and probation sentences of offenders adjudicated by Georgia courts. More than 36,300 of these offenders are serving prison sentences. More than 135,000 offenders are on probation, 3,800 whom are in residential programs.
The mission of the GDC is to protect the public and staff by managing offenders either in a safe and secure environment or through effective community supervision according to their needs and risks. In collaboration with the community and other agencies, GDC provides programs that offer offenders the opportunity to become responsible, productive, law-abiding citizens.
GDC has adopted 6 management directions to guide operations:
Increase efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability. Ensure that prison is an undesirable experience. Have well-run, secure facilities. Supervise and monitor compliance with probation conditions.
Offenders will work. Have effective programs and training.
DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS Incarceration offers a highly structured, secure
environment which removes from the community those offenders who pose a high risk. GDC provides legally mandated sei"vices in the areas of physical and mental health, counseling, education, vocational training, chaplain services and recreation.
GDC requires offenders in its facilities to work to support the system and the community. Inmates and probationers work on prison farms; in food preparation, laundry, and construction; in facility and landscape maintenance; and doing factory work in Correctional Industries' manufacturing plants.
The types of GDC institutions include:
State Prisons (40). These institutions are typically reserved for felony offenders with more than I year of incarceration to serve.
County Prisons (24). The state pays a subsidy to county institutions to house and supervise state inmates. Inmates assigned to the county prisons typically work on roadway or construction projects for the county in which they are housed.
Inmate Boot Camps, Probation Boot Camps, Probation Detention Centers (I 7). These 3 programs offer a short-term, intensive incarceration period. The boot camp program enforces strict discipline and military protocol.
Transitional Centers (5). These community-based centers are designed to allow offenders

nearing the end of their prison term to prepare for life in the community. GDC requires offenders to have jobs in the local community, pay room and board to the center and support their families.
Probation Diversion Centers (16). Judges may sentence offenders to diversion centers as an alternative to prison. Like transitional center residents, offenders in the diversion centers work and pay room and board, restitution, fines, and family support.
Probation is designed to enforce judicial sentences in the community. The Statewide Probation Act of 1956 laid the legal foundation for the Probation Division. The law provides for standardized supervision by sworn peace officers of those offenders sentenced to probation, either directly from court on a straight probation sentence, or after completing a specified term of imprisonment on a split sentence.
The mission of the Probation Division is to serve the courts and to collaborate with other criminal justice agencies in protecting the public by effectively enforcing sentences of probation.
Probationers are required to be employed and to pay restitution, fees, fmes, and court costs. Many probationers are also required to perform community service, unpaid labor for the local community. Probationers are supervised with increasing levels of intensity in accordance with the risk they pose to the community. Requirements at these varied supervision levels may include adherence to a curfew, wearing an electronic device to monitor movements, drug testing, and home and job visits by the probation officer.
ATTACHED AGENCIES The State Board of Pardons and Paroles is composed of
five members appointed by the Governor and empowered to grant, deny, condition and revoke executive clemency. The board reviews the sentences of all inmates to determine what degree of executive clemency may be warranted, directs the clemency action, and supervises the offenders who have been paroled or conditionally released from prison until the completion of their sentences.
The Georgia Correctional Industries Administration is a public corporation, wholly owned by the state. GCIA utilizes inmate labor to manufacture products and provide services to government agencies. This work also allows the inmates to receive training in these areas.
AUTHORITY Titles 9, 42 and 77 of the Official Code of GeoTl~ia
Annotated.

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DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Strategies and Services

Adults committed to the Dwartment of Corrections (DOC) have more than doubled over the past 10 years. Georgia's incarcerated adult population for F.Y. 1997 to F.Y. 2QOO is projected to grow at an average rate of 4% annually. Current crime data for Georgia shows that violent crime such as rape, robbery, and aggravated assault make up 25% of the total arrests in the state. The data reflects a 2% drop in the number of violent crimes when compared to prior years. However, the data also shows an increase in property crimes such as burglary, larceny and motor vehicle theft and drug related crimes.
BED-SPACE MANAGEMENT Usually, commitments to prison
peak in March and then diminish until the next session of court in the fall. However, commitments to prison have risen sharply since mid-January 1997 and remained high throughout the year and at the same time, releases remained stable. Currently the prison system is operating at capacity.
Specialized populations and the growing number of close security prisoners make even greater demands on the needed bed-space.
The Department of Corrections continues efforts to steward its bedspace and funding resources. Initiatives include:
Maintaining the occupancy rate of 99% in state prisons.
Continuing to double-bunk offenders where facilities and staffmg allow.
Reviewing, and identifying areas to establish additional bed-space with no need for additional staff at selected institutions.
By the end of F.Y. 1999 opening a total of 3,228 prison beds authorized by the Governor to meet the growing commitments to the correctional system. Bed expansions at state prisons to be opened in F.Y. 1999 are Smith (I 92-beds), Washington (I 92-beds), Augusta Medical (384-beds), Macon (384-

beds), Coastal (384-beds) and Wilcox (1 92-beds). Contract prison beds to open are Charlton (500-beds), Coffee (500 beds) and Wheeler (500 beds).
The Department of Corrections will have available 41,008 prison beds by the end of F.Y. 1999 to serve the growing inmate population.

to 1,855 and by October 1997, the jail backlog was at 1,790.
The Board of Pardons and Paroles uses county jails to house parolees who have violated parole. County jails are also used to house probationers who have violated probation. Probationers, unless

An Increasing Adult Inmate Population Leads to More Beds

44,000

42,000

40,000

38,000

36,000

34,000

32,000

30,000

1995

1996

1997

1998

Fiscal Years

1999

2000

~ActuallPlannedBeds

- Population

JAIL BACKLOG County jails are operated by local
authorities and are used for pre-trial detention and post conviction confmement pending pick-up by DOC. The department pays a jail subsidy rate of $20 per day for inmates that have been sentenced to a state prison and are awaiting pickup in excess of 15 days after the department has received a sentencing package.
At the beginning of F.Y. 1997, Georgia's jail backlog for individuals sentenced to state prison stood at 918. By the end of F.Y. 1997, it had risen

revoked to the Department of Corrections, are under the jurisdiction of the local judiciary and not the department. The judge decides whether the probationer is jailed or not. Code Section 17-10-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated designates the local county jail as one of the options the judge can use to incarcerate a probation violator. The county is not paid a subsidy for a probation violator.
At the beginning of F.Y. 1997, the backlog for parole and probation violators stood at 1,359. By the end of F.Y. 1997, it had

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County Inmate Jail Population
July 1996 Number ofInmates in County Jails - 20,347
Local Jail Capacity - 22,285

County/Other Sentences

5,525

r---_

ProbationIParole Issues 1,359

Correction~J~IBac~og
918
October 1997 Number ofInmates in County Jails - 26,480
Local Jail Capacity - 24,572

County/Other Sentences

7,136

r---_

ProbationIParole Issues 1,078
Corrections/Jail Bac~og 1,790

risen to 1,565 and by October 1997, the mnnber of parolees and probationers held in county jails was 1,078.
During October 1997 the Department of Community Affairs reported the number of individuals in county jails at 26,480. The number consisted of 16,476 awaiting trial, 7,136 county/other, 1078 probation and parole issues, and 1,790 sentenced to state prisons.
During F.Y. 1999 the department will be opening the authorized bed expansions, which should reduce the

number of inmates in county jails sentenced to DOC.

PROBATION SUPERVISION

During the past year to

effectively meet the department's

mission of public safety, the

probation

division

began

implementation of a Risk-Based

Supervision Model to supervise

probationers. Using a new offender

classification system and this

supervision model helps insure that

those offenders presenting the

greatest risk to Georgia's citizens will

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receive the greatest share of the supervision resources.
The implementation of the RiskBased Supervision Model comes in response to a changing probation population. In 1985 the make-up of the population was 47% felons and 53% misdemeanants, by 1990 felons made up 63% of the population with the remaining 37% misdemeanan'ts. The June 1997 probation population consisted of 73% felons and 27% misdemeanants.
The change in the probation population has required the Probation

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS -- Strategies and Services

Division to prioritize the allocation of its field resources. The new model sets caseload capacity limits for mammum and high levels of supervision. This is the first time limits have been placed on the number of offenders each officer supervises. Restricted caseload size will allow officers to spend more time in the field, making unscheduled visits to offenders' homes and places of business, enforcing strict probation conditions, and holding offenders accountable for their actions.

EDUCATION The Department of Corrections
currently has 7 Georgia Statewide Academic and Medical System (GSAMS) sites providing 2,187 hours of instruction to inmates. During F.Y. 1998 the department has brought on line 10 additional sites, which are currently running at different levels of utilization. With the 10 sites up and running the department will have a total of 6,062 GSAMS hours available for the inmate population at the 17 sites.

projecting that 9,025 inmates will enroll in GED classes.
An increase of 57% in the number of GED tests administered in F.Y. 1998. In F.Y. 1997, 1,900 GED tests were administered to inmates and for F.Y. 1998 the department is projecting that 3,000 GED tests will be administered to the inmates.
The Governor is recommending operating cost for the current 17 GSAMS sites and additional funding for 7 new sites. This will give the department statewide coverage for

Geor2ia's Chamrin2 Probation Environment

Misdemeanors 44,709

June 1990 - Cases 120,835

Frequency of probation officer contact with the probationer is emphasized. Minimum contact requirements have been set for each classification level.
The model also establishes a Specialized Caseload category composed of offenders who have committed sexual crimes against children or crimes of family violence. The supervision for these offenders includes home searches for illicit sexual materials, registration with local law enforcement, and monitored treatment attendance. Specially trained officers supervise these case10ads. The goal is to protect victims and to help prevent any additional crimes against new victims.
To afford greater public safety the Governor has recommended 80 additional probation officer positions to support this new supervision method

Felonies 76,126
June 1997 - Cases 137,491
Misdemeanors 36,582 - . .

<If--.. Felonies
98,909

The Department of Corrections, by changing over to part-time teachers, conducting class at night and using the GSAMS is projecting the following:
An increase of 75% the number of inmates enrolling in General Education Development Diploma Program (GED) classes in F.Y. 1998. In F.Y. 1997, 5,170 inmates enrolled in GED classes and for F.Y. 1998 the department is

academic instructions. The 7 additional sites will add 2,625 available hours in F.Y. 1999 (sites would be operational January 1999) for a total of 8,687 available hours statewide for prison inmates.
ELECTRONIC MONITORING Electronic monitoring enables the
Board of Pardons and Paroles to implement an intrusive sanction that allows for surveillance of parolees up

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to 24 hours per day. This program can represent the Parole Board's fInal sanction short of revocation. The program is targeted for 3 groups of parolees: those who present a high risk to the community; those who have a high level of needs; and/or parolees that continuously and willfully violate the conditions of parole. Electronic monitoring brings added structure and stability to the lives of many parolees. This added structure can provide the catalyst for positive change and ensure compliance with the conditions of parole, thereby encouraging lawabiding behavior.
During F.Y. 1999, the number of electronic monitoring units is projected at 1,500 units. These units will continue to be utilized to expand the types of parolees placed under electronic monitoring. The electronic monitoring program will be used in conjunction with the Specialized Parole Supervision program (SPS) to provide a balanced, intensive approach to dealing with high risklhigh need parolees.
The board's plan for electronic monitoring has expanded to include front-end application by paroling inmates directly to electronic monitoring. There are currently in excess of 1,000 prison inmates serving their fIrst prison sentence for non-violent crimes. Paroling these offenders directly to electronic monitoring will free hard prison beds while providing a structured, intensive surveillance parole scenario. Electronic monitoring provides transition from the highly structured prison environment to the community in a gradual, less dramatic and hopefully less problematic way. The net to the state through these applications are savings in prison bed and building costs without sacrificing community safety.

AUTOMATION

OFFENDER

RECORDS

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -- The

Parole Board will have migrated from

paper documents to electronically

stored documents (or images) for all

new cases entering the Department of

Corrections by the end of F.Y. 1998.

One of the challenges in F.Y. 1999 is

to expand this document management

system so that existing inmate files

are converted to electronic form.

Once current cases are converted

to the document management system,

the field staff will add information to

this electronic fIle at the time

investigations are being completed.

The case material will be built from

its earliest stages in this new format -

soon after a convicted person is

incarcerated into the Department of

Corrections' system. The data that

originates at the parole sites will be

available for the fIrst time. It will be

fully integrated into 1 system from

which many people can draw data for

analysis.

The Offender Records

Management System and the Case

Management will allow the board to

be more flexible in changing its focus

as needs change. It is this flow of

data that will better equip managers at

all levels to supervise the ever

increasing population of parolees.

The board will also be able to report

to other entities of the state, such as

Office of Planning and Budget and

others, with much more analytical

information.

CASE

MANAGEMENT

SYSTEM -- For too long, the Parole

Board has had to rely on data gleaned

from reports that have been produced

manually and then tallied by hand.

This has resulted in insufficient

reporting of caseload management

processes, as well as those newer

board initiatives such as electronic

monitoring, drug testing, counselor

referrals and cognitive restructuring.

The case management system being

deployed in F.Y. 1998, and

continuing in F.Y. 1999, will provide

each parole officer with a laptop

computer that is connected to the

document management system.

The case management system

will allow the board to quickly evolve

from a document/text driven system

to a data/information driven

environment which connects, directly,

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the field personnel with the central office's clemency process.
SPECIALIZATION CLASSIFICATION/CASE
MANAGEMENT --On May 1,1997, the Board of Pardons and Paroles implemented a new model for parolee supervision and case management. The new model of parolee supervision is called results driven supervision. In this model, officer interaction is designed to focus on the outcome of supervision, producing a compliant, law abiding parolee. Parolees continue to be classified into 1 of 3 levels of supervision based on a formal, instrument-based assessment of the risk they present in the community. The higher their risk, the higher the level of supervision. Supervision activities are a combination of surveillance, monitoring and intervention activities customized to each parolee to ensure their compliance with the conditions of parole and the safety of the community.
Certain groupings of parolees require more intensive supervision due to the heightened risk they present or to the special needs or problems they exhibit. Continuing expansion of the board's Specialized Parole Supervision program (SPS) is underway. By integrating the SPS program with the board's very successful electronic monitoring program (EM) these offenders can be successfully managed on parole supervision. Parolee groupings targeted for the SPSIEM program include boot camp parolees, sex offenders, violent offenders and parolees with drug and alcohol problems. These high risklhigh need parolees will be supervised on reduced caseloads and generally be placed on electronic monitoring to ensure that they receive intensive services to remain safely in the community.
Specialization will be carried further through the creation of program specialists. Parole officers functioning as program specialists will service our district offices by

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS -- Strategies and Services

delivering cognitive skills training

programs to parolees, parolee

orientation programs, developing

volunteer progranuning through

collaboration with conummity based

organizations, collaborating with

local DHR facilities under contract

with the board to provide substance

abuse services for parolees, and/or

managing a SPSIEM caseload. These

programmatic initiatives, as well as

classification!case

management

andspecialization, continue to form

the core of the board's comprehensive

strategy for reducing parole

recidivism and enhancing the effectiveness of supervision, while preserving community safety.

SUBSTANCE

ABUSE

COUNSELING PROGRAM -- In

1995, the board decided to redirect

the funding for the Substance Abuse

Counseling Program. An arrange-

ment was made with the Department

of Human Resources Division of

Mental Health, Mental Retardation,

and Substance Abuse to contract for

the board, for local treatment services.

Treatment professionals in the local

public health systems provide substance abuse assessment and treatment services for offenders under parole supervision beginning September 1, 1996.
The program continues to be administered by the Substance Abuse Counseling Director and 2 contract coordinators. The assistant substance abuse counseling director monitors the contracted residential substance abuse programs at Homerville State Prison and Whitworth Detention Center.

1,600 1,400 1,200 1,000
800 600 400 200
0 92

Board of Pardons and Paroles Electronic Monitoring Program
I

I

93

94

95

96

97

98

99

Fiscal Years

!:::::f;':f;i:i:!Number of EM Units

-+-Daily Cost per EM Unit

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DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

BUDGET UNIT A: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS I PROBATION

PURPOSE: To serve the courts and to collaborate with other criminal justice agencies in protecting the public by effectively enforcing sentences of probation.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Serve the Georgia courts as a primary correctional option.

Ninety percent ofjudicial circuits will receive a rating of satisfactory or higher from judges on an annual Circuit Operations Performance Survey.

HIGHEST RISK OFFENDER MANAGEMENT (Subprogram)

PURPOSE: To enhance public safety by providing increased crime control measures in the supervision and enforcement of court ordered conditions on the highest risk offenders who are serving probation sentences in the community.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Promote public safety by providing the proper level of control and supervision for those offenders identified as highest risk.

Decrease by 5% the number of confirmed incidents of drug and alcohol use by highest risk offenders.

Enforce court ordered conditions and initiate intervention strategies to reduce offender risk.

Increase by 5% the number of highest risk offenders successfully completing their sentences.

Increase by 3% the number of employable highest risk offenders who are employed.

Decrease by 2% the number of highest risk offenders in absconded or escaped status.

STANDARD SUPERVISION AND BASIC COMPLIANCE (Subprogram)

PURPOSE: To ensure that probationers classified as lowest risk complete conditions of probation as quickly and cost efficiently as possible.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Probationers classified, as "standard supervision" will comply with the conditions of probation imposed by the court.

Increase by 5% the number of offenders classified as "standard supervision" who complete probation successfully.

Reduce by 2% the cost per day of supervising probationers classified as standard supervision.

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VICTIMS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES (Subprogram)

PURPOSE: To provide restorative assistance to victims and communities harmed by criminal behavior, hold offenders accountable for their behavior, and assist communities in crime reduction efforts.

GOALS
,
Provide restorative assistance to victims and the community harmed by criminal behavior, hold offenders accountable for their behavior.

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS
Increase the average number of community service hours completed each month per probationer from 9 to 12 hours.
Increase by 2% the amount of restitution collected for crime victims and communities affected.

Continue to support crime control efforts of local law enforcement, other agencies, and the community through resource and information sharing.

Increase by 5% the number of hours provided annually in assistance to local law enforcement.

INMATE AND DETAINEE MANAGEMENT

PURPOSE: To operate well-run, safe, secure and clean institutions by stressing prisoner work, discipline, accountability and responsibility in a highly structured and disciplined environment.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide a safe, secure, and orderly environment for staff and prisoners.
Provide structured physical activities to comply with legal requirements and good prisoner practices.

Decrease by 15% the number of prisoner-on-prisoner assaults. Decrease by 20% the number of prisoner on staff assaults.

Employees will be provided such training that will enable them to provide treatment, supervision, and control of offenders in legally defensible manner.

Ensure public safety by properly supervising detainees and prisoners.

Decrease by 50% the number of escapes.

All able-bodied prisoners and detainees will be assigned to a work detail which repays the public in part the cost of their incarceration or detention.

Increase by 5% the percentage of able-bodied prisoners and detainees assigned to public work details.
Increase by 10% the percentage of able-bodied prisoners and detainees assigned to institutional work details.

DIAGNOSTICS AND CLASSIFICATION (Subprogram)

PURPOSE: To manage state prison population by ensuring the prompt receipt of statesentenced inmates and to assign all inmates in compliance with state policy and sound judgement to meet department work missions, required program goals, and to protect the safety of the community, prisoners, and institutional staff.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Assume custody from the county jails of state-sentenced prisoners as soon as space permits and efficiently process inmates through the diagnostic centers.

Increase to 99% the average utilization of bed space systemwide.

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DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS -- Results-Based Budgeting

Maintain assignment of inmates in compliance with policy to satisfy work missions, community safety and effective, safe functioning of the facility.

Increase by 5% the percentage of transfers made to fill a work commitment.
Decrease by 50% the number of escapes.

Decrease by 20% the number of prisoner-on-staff assaults.

Assign inmates as needed to comply with state, mandated progranis, parole-referred programs and departmental self-help programs.

Increase by 5% the percentage of transfers made for program referral.
Increase by 10% the percentage of transfers made of prisoners completing vocational education requirements.

CASE SERVICES AND COUNSELING (Subprogram)

PURPOSE: To reduce risk to staff and public by stressing offender work, discipline, accountability and responsibility.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Address facility and prisoner needs through appropriate classification, assignment and documentation at the institutional counseling level.

Increase by 10% the percentage of all counseling program slots filled.
Increase utilization of prisoner labor to fill 95% of all institutional work assignments.

Inmates will change unwanted or undesirable behavior and develop skills in social interaction.

Increase by 10% the percentage ofprisoners completing required and mandated counseling programs.

Decrease by 5% the percentage of major disciplinary reports.

LIBRARY SERVICES (Subprogram)

PURPOSE: To provide offender access to in-prison law libraries and other library resources.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Ensure compliance with court orders and other legal requirements regarding access to courts.

Decrease by 70% the percentage of grievances filed regarding access to legal resources.

Maximize the constructive use of prisoners' unscheduled time.

Decrease by 5% the percentage of major prisoner discipline issues.

PHYSCIAL PLANT OPERAnONS (Subprogram)

PURPOSE: To provide safe, secure and economical facilities for housing offenders.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Enhance public safety by using electronic perimeter security at all correctional facilities.

Decrease by 50% the number of escapes.

All facilities will comply with environmental codes as defined by the Environmental Protection Agency or the Environmental Protection Department.

Increase from 80% to 90% the percent of facilities with satisfactory ratings on environmental inspections.

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Minimize unscheduled maintenance by maintaining physical plants and subsystems in good order.

Increase by 10% the percentage of preventative maintenance work orders as compared to all work orders.

FOOD AND FARM SERVICES (Subprogram)

PURPOSE: To provide nutritionally-sound meals to inmates and detainees at the lowest possible cost to tax-payers by using inmate labor for the production and processing of food.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Meet national dietary standards for all meals provided to incarcerated offenders.

Maintain 100% of all facilities will provide meals from a menu that meets RDA nutrition standards.

Ensure that inmate and detainee meals are provided at the lowest possible cost to taxpayers.

Maintain 80% of farm commodities will be produced at or below comparative wholesale prices.

By F.Y. 1999 100% ofportion-controlled milk will be produced at the farm dairy for offenders on special diets, in the child nutrition program, and in lockdown status.

Increase by 10% the number of facilities in compliance with their preventive maintenance program for food service equipment.

EDUCATION (Subprogram)

PURPOSE: To prepare prisoners to re-enter society as productive citizens.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Prisoners will increase their educational skills.

Increase by 10% the percentage ofprisoners successfully reading at the 5th grade level or higher.

Increase by 30% the percentage of prisoners awarded a General Education Development (GED) diploma.

Prisoners will develop job skills through work assignments.

The percentage of all institutional work assignments filled will be increased by 10%.

HEALTH SERVICES (Subprogram)

PURPOSE: To provide a constitutional level of physical and mental health care to the prisoner population in the most efficient manner possible.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

The prison population will receive the required constitutional level of physical and mental health/mental retardation care.

Achievement of substantial compliance on clinical audits at all facilities involved with litigation by June 1999.

Increase positive outcomes from both mental health and mental retardation habilitation.

80% of all facilities will achieve satisfactory compliance on clinical audits.

Reduce by 5% the rate of deaths per 100,000 inmates by June, 1999 in physical health cases.
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DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS -- Results-Based Budgeting

Reduce the number of grievances per 100,000 inmates by 5% by June 1999.

Ensure the provisions ofhealth care, mental health and mental retardation services with the terms of the contract with the Medical College of Georgia and with other vendors.

80% of contract requirements will be met at all department facilities.
70% of all services provided are in accordance with the prevailing Medicaid standards with respect to covered services for physical health.

Reduce the cost through the continued development and implementation of managed care strategies.

Ensure that the cost of care does not exceed that achieved through a privatized model for the same services.

Maintain 70% of all services provided are in accordance with the prevailing Medicaid terms ofreimbursement.

Medical staffrng standards will be met in 70% of facilities based upon objective workload data.

CHAPLANCY (Subprogram)

PURPOSE: To provide pastoral and practical programs and services, which motivate prisoners toward moral and responsible behavior.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Ensure compliance with constitutional rights of prisoners regarding protection of First Amendment Rights.

Decrease by 50% the number of upheld, prisoner grievances involving freedom of religion.

Provide crisis intervention and support to prisoners and to staff.

Decrease by 5% the percentage of major prisoner disciplinary action.

Decrease by 5% the percentage of use of force reports.

BUDGET UNIT B: STATE BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLES

PAROLE SELECTION AND SUPERVISION

PURPOSE: Contribute positively to public safety in Georgia by establishing, recelYrng, consolidating and maintaining comprehensive information and data on all individuals sentenced to terms of imprisonment so that the information and data is available to assist and support all parole and clemency-related decisions. Investigate thoroughly prison inmates' criminal histories in order to assist in the selection of those inmates who will not be paroled and the selection and supervision of those who will be paroled. Monitor and supervise those offenders who are paroled to assure their compliance with the conditions of parole and to provide an effective transition back into the community in a manner that maximizes the board's contribution to public safety.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide a safe, low-cost, highly effective, community-based alternative to prison.

Maintain the daily cost of regular parole supervision at or below $2.70 per parolee. (interim efficiency measure)

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DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS -- Results-Based Budgeting

Provide safe and effective community supervision of previously incarcerated offenders the board has evaluated through its information gathering and decision-making processes and found to present a low risk to public safety.
Provide community supervision that produces a parolee who is law abiding, employable, and self-sufficient, and which enables an expeditious identification and return to prison ofthose offenders who demonstrate they will not abide by their release conditions.
Respond in a timely manner to the needs and concerns of crime victims and their families.

The percentage parolees who successfully complete parole supervision will increase from 68% to 70%.
The overa1l3-year return to prison rate of parolees will decrease from 40% to 39%.
The average percent of Sentence Served by violent offenders released on parole during F.Y. 1999 will be equal to or greater than the average percent of sentence served by violent offenders released on parole during F.Y. 1998.
The percentage of parolees maintaining employment during supervision will increase from 86% to 88%.
Parolees placed on Electronic Monitoring (EM) supervision as a final sanction will achieve a 50% successful completion rate. Parolees placed on EM supervision upon their initial release from prison will achieve a 75% successful completion rate.
Through identification and drug testing, the number of parolees involved in substance abuse treatment will be increased to 5,000.
Through random drug testing and effective intervention measures, the number of positive drug tests will not exceed 14% of total tests administered.
The percentage ofrespondents who rate the service provided by the Victim Services Office as excellent or good will increase to 93%.
The amount of funds collected for Restitution and the Victim Compensation Fund will be equal to or greater than the amount collected in F.Y. 1998.

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DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Results-Based Budgeting

Program Fund Allocations

AGENCY PROGRAMS Budget Unit A: Department of Corrections
1. Probation
Subpro~rams
Highest Risk Offender Management Standard Supervision and Basic Compliance Victims and Community Services

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

69,856,820

69,316,513

29,301,728 23,347,951 16,629,761

29,036,240 23,087,623 16,615,270

F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

72,826,360

72,283,605

29,696,608 26,275,491 16,854,261

29,430,079 26,014,348 16,839,178

2. Inmate and Detainee Management
Subpro~rams
Inmate and Detainee Mangement Security Physical Plant Operations Diagnostics and Classification Case Services and Counseling Food and Farm Services Education Library Services Health Services Chaplaincy

646,583,404

626,655,202

400,202,311 62,444,728
3,172,352 30,079,041 52,421,093
5,307,643 2,176,544 88,773,370 2,006,842

393,221,097 61,942,593
3,172,352 29,907,608 50,571,419
5,106,022 2,144,998 78,582,271 2,006,842

676,404,059

655,875, III

423,370,606 62,781,478 3,217,787 30,501,983 53,935,638 6,319,765 2,199,929 92,066,022 2,010,851

415,793,235 62,278,456 3,217,787 30,329,435 52,084,775 6,118,098 2,168,322 81,874,152 2,010,851

Sub-Total Budget Unit A

716,440,224

695,971,715

749,230,419

728,158,716

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DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS -- Program Fund Allocations

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

TOTAL

STATE

ATTACHED AGENCY PROGRAMS

Budgcrt Unit B: State Board of Pardons and Paroles

1. Parole Selection and Supervision

44,711,153

44,711,153

45,513,646

45,513,646

Sub-Total Budget Unit B

44,711,153

44,711,153

45,513,646

45,513,646

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

761,151,377

740,682,868

794,744,065

773,672,362

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Total Budgeted Positions as of October 1, 1997 -- 284

Public Affairs Office* 2

Office of the Adjutant General State Selective Service State Defense Force
5
Administrative Management Office*
13
Director of Information
1

I
Georgia Army National Guard
172
*Activities budgeted through Office of the Adjutant General.

I
Georgia Air National
Guard
91

143

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Defense serves the nation and the State of Georgia by organizing and maintaining National Guard forces, which the President can call to active duty to augment the nation's regular armed services, or which the Governor as Commander-in-Chief of the State Militia can order deployed in instances of disaster, riot, violence or other dangers threatening the state and its citizens. The department achieves these objectives through its 4 components: Office of the Adjutant General, Air National Guard, the Army National Guard and the State Defense Force. Using these components, the department operates and manages approximately 1,200 training, maintenance, and logistics army facilities statewide.
GEORGIA AIR NATIONAL GUARD The role of the Georgia Air National Guard is to
provide fully equipped, fully trained combat units which are prepared to respond to state or national emergencies. The activation/deactivation, organization, administration, training, equipping and housing of its units as well as the evaluation of its wartime capability are mandated responsibilities.

GEORGIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD The Georgia Army National Guard is responsible for
maintaining a level of operational readiness, which allows for immediate and effective response to state or national emergencies, civil disturbances, and natural disasters.
OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL The role of the Office of the Adjutant General is to
provide command and control of the entire organization as well as centralized administrative support for the department. The Adjutant General also serves as the state's director of the Selective Service System.
STATE DEFENSE FORCE The role of the State Defense Force is to serve as a
caretaker administration in the event of a full mobilization.
AUTHORITY Title 38, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

148

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Strategies and Services

FACILITIES OPERATIONS AND lVlAINTENANCE
The Facilities Operations and Maintenance program is the largest program within the agency. This program provides the foundation, which supports the infrastructure of the Georgia National Guard. The Georgia Department of Defense currently manages approximately 1,200 buildings and facilities throughout the state, the majority of which are licensed for use by the state. Most of these facilities are 100% federally funded for operations and maintenance, and a significant number require 25% matching state funds. The industrial type facilities and the heavy equipment repair shops fall into this category. The balance of the facilities comprises of 69 National Guard armories and a number of office buildings at headquarters. These facilities are 100% state supported as required by law. Governor Miller has recommended $300,000 in F.Y. 1999 to match federal funds of $2.6 million for major repair and renovation projects for the department. These projects include 6 roof replacements for armories located at Lavonia, Douglas, Dublin, Douglasville, Newnan and Lagrange, and other repair work.
In addition to the portion of the program that receives federal and state appropriations, the armories are rented as community centers, used for meetings and conferences, voting precincts, and a host of other activities. These funds historically have been reinvested into the facilities, which have generated the revenues.
To maximize the use of state funding, some accomplishments have been made. The department has reduced facility-operating costs through consolidation at the Army National Guard Headquarters, closed 10 armories, and renegotiated utility rates.
MILITARY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS

The Military Relations program

provides assistance to approximately

13,000 Georgia National Guardsmen,

active and retired, as well as their

families,

during

military

mobilizations. The program also

provides information and assistance

to retirees in order to secure for them

all of the benefits and entitlements for

which they legally qualify. Casualty

assistance is also provided to the

families of deceased guard members.

YOUTH CHALLENGE PROGRAM
This program provides high school aged at-risk youth an opportunity to receive a high school General Equivalency Development Diploma (GED). Of the initial enrollment in the programs' first 7 classes, 84% have graduated and 96% have received aGED.
In addition to academics, life skills, such as money management, balancing a checkbook, establishing and maintaining fmancial credit among others, the program goal is to provide these youth with social and life skills necessary to lead productive lives and to divert them from selfdestructive behaviors. The program is conducted at Ft. Stewart in a military boot camp environment. Military personnel serve as platoon leaders and mentors for the students. The curriculum includes vigorous physical regimen, and job and vocational training. Each session runs for 22 weeks during which time certain needs (food, clothing, housing, medical, psychological counseling, etc.) are met.
The program prepares students for, and aids them in securing, gainful employment. Guidance counseling is provided for students seeking secondary education and careers in the military. Contact by mentors is maintained with the students for 3 years after completion of the course.
The average cost per student enrolled in the Youth Challenge Program is $9,167. Governor Miller has recommended $700,000 in state

funds, an increase in F.Y. 1999 of $600,000 to provide for operating expenses in support of this important program. Federal matching funds of $2.6 million have been appropriated in F.Y. 1998. These federal funds are expected to increase in F.Y. 1999.
STATE DEFENSE FORCE The Georgia State Defense Force
provides for an organized, trained, disciplined, rapid response volunteer force and civilian relief organization in impending or actual emergencies to assure the welfare and safety of the citizens.
This program provides welltrained and equipped volunteer individuals and leaders to perform duties as they may be called upon. These activities include search and rescues, which augment the ability of other agencies to perform their missions. State funds provide for minimal support.
COUNTER DRUG OPERATIONS The Georgia National Guard
provides ground reconnaissance and observation support to requesting drug law enforcement agencies (DLEAs) by providing personnel and equipment necessary to perform operations for the purpose of drug interdiction and eradication. Upon request by state agencies, the guard also provides personnel to research and document information necessary to establish probable cause. Georgia National Guard personnel are also assigned to perform tasks which include but are not limited to operational planning, transportation for elements of DLEAs, assisting in information gathering, provide security and crowd control, marking and cataloging evidence found at the scene, and assisting in the dismantling of crime scenes.

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

NATIONAL GUARD MILITARY READINESS

PURPOSE: Provide a trained military organization to seIVe, protect, and defend the citizens of Georgia and the nation when called upon by the Governor or the President.

GOALS
Provide the state and nation with trained military personnel in adequate numbers, and in a timely manner to respond when called upon by the Governor or the President

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS
Achieve and maintain 100% of military positions filled with 80% trained in Military Occupational Specialty/Armed Forces Service Courses.

One hundred percent response time will be achieved within 24 hours of alert notice from state and national command posts.

FACILITIES SUPPORT

PURPOSE: Provide and maintain modern, community based facilities that support and enhance the training and readiness of the guard to perform its state and federal missions when called upon to protect the citizens of the state and nation.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Maintain accessible, modern and safe readiness centers, armories, and support facilities.

Increase the number offacilities that meet ADA standards by 22%.

Increase the number of armory roofs that will be replaced per year based on DOD's stationing plan and degree of need by 5%.

Replace or renovate facilities as they reach 30 years of age.

Three percent of all facilities will be replaced or renovated per year in accordance with established facility life cycle criteria and the agency stationing plan.

Remediate current environmental issues and ensure compliance with existing environmental requirements.

Eliminate notices on any environmental issues resulting in fines greater than $5,000.

Complete within 6 months the cleanup of all environmental remediation projects. (interim efficiency measure)

Maintain facilities that meet federal mandates for energy reduction by Year 2000.

Reduce energy usage within existing facilities by 7%.

COMMUNITY SERVICE AND SUPPORT

PURPOSE: Provide services, support and protection to Georgia's communities and improve the quality of life through the use of Georgia Department of Defense personnel, assets and facilities.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide work and assistance in communities consistent with mission training and resources.

Receive a 90% positive response from communities that participate in customer sUlVey.

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE -- Results-Based Budgeting

Assist law enforcement agencies in reducing the availability of illegal drugs to potential drug abusers.

Increase the number of supported missions by the national guard to law enforcement agencies by 10%.

ProYide 16 - 18 year old high school dropouts an opportunity to earn a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) through the Youth Challenge Program.

Sixty-five percent of all graduates will obtain productive employment within one year of graduation.
Ninety-eight percent of all students enrolled during the year will earn a GED.

Twenty-five of all graduates will enter college or vocational training within 1 year of graduation.

Program Fund Allocations

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

AGENCY PROGRAMS 1. National Guard Military Readiness 2. Facilities Support 3. Community Service and Support

1,195,982 13,830,520 3,185,612

1,129,085 2,672,628
561,331

F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

1,165,982 13,963,210 3,785,612

1,150,533 2,872,628 1,161,331

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

18,212,114

4,363,044

18,914,804

5,184,492

151

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Total Budgeted Positions as of October 1, 1997 -- 707
The State Board of Education

Professional Practices Commission

Attached for State Superintendent of Schools Attached for Office of School

-------

------- Readiness

10 Administra-

5 Administra-

64

tive Purposes

tive Purposes

Only

Only

I

I

Comptroller General Human Resources

Instruction

37

17

I

Policy and

External Affairs

Communications

206

87

2

Georgia Academy

for the Blind

-

140

Georgia School for

the Deaf

-

110

Atlanta Area School for the Deaf
103

152

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

RECOMMENDED STATE APPROPRIATIONS FOR F.Y. 1999 INCREASE OVER F.Y. 1998 BUDGET REDIRECTION LEVEL. ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

$4,781,989,426 $135,262,308
$4,593,880,573 $188,108,853

HIGHLIGHTS

The Governor recommends $192,620,256 to provide a 6% pay increase for certificated personnel, continuing his commitment to raise Georgia teachers' salaries. The Governor is making this recommendation because he wants Georgia to compete nationally for the best teachers. Recommended pay increase funds for teachers are listed elsewhere in this budget report and are not reflected in the totals. Also recommended is a total of $3,734,260 for a 4% salary increase for bus drivers and lunchroom workers.

$44,000

Teacher Salary Projections
Based on SREB Salary Estimates

$42,000

.+

$40,000 $38.000 $36,000

.. +"

--- ---_-.- --- ---_ ...

$34.000

$32,000 +----,-------,-------,--------,

F.Y.96

F.Y.en

F.Y.98

- . . . . . Gcorgla - -.6;- - VlrgInIa

F.Y.99

F.Y.CO

+ . U.s

$36,203,496 in Quality Basic Education (QBE) formula enhancements to include a 21 % increase in direct operations ($20,127,613), a 24% increase in media materials ($5,205,809), a $7 per Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) student increase in Maintenance and Operations ($9,326,541) and an increase in Professional Development ($1,543,533).

$9,297,400 to fund an in-school Reading Initiative. The recommendation includes funding for 2 support positions within the Department of Education and $150,000 for evaluation.

$10,364,400 to fund an After School Program reading component. The recommendation includes funding for 4 support positions within the Department of Education and $150,000 for evaluation.

$4,623,647 to adjust the funding basis for Counselors Grades 4-5 to 1 counselor for every 450 students.

$117,950,777 to fund QBE formula increases resulting from growth in FTEs from 1,308,060 to 1,332,363.

$33,110,393 to fund an increase in Equalization grants to school systems based on the most recent equalized tax digest.
$15,401,836 in general funds for Educational Technology Support to provide K-12 teachers necessary training and technical support in the use and application of computers and advanced electronic technology.
$3,700,000 to provide Pay for Performance awards to schools successfully completing the application and evaluation process.
$3,332,151 to provide Internet and GALILEO access to every Georgia public school.
$2,632,500 in general funds to pay the full cost of Advanced Placement exams for up to 24,000 exams ($908,000), to purchase approximately 89,000 PSAT exams to be administered to tenth grade students ($756,500), to continue development of the Criterion Referenced Competency Tests ($568,000) and to enable Georgia High School Graduation Test data to be accessible to schools ($400,000).
$1,350,000 to create 2 new technology training centers in Savannah and Carrollton and to provide additional salary and operating funds at existing sites, plus $660,000 in lottery funds to upgrade equipment at existing sites.
$114,370,000 in general obligation bonds for 35 school systems to fund new school construction and/or renovations and additions.
$217,828,959 in lottery funds to serve 61,000 4-year olds through the Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program.
$28,287,000 in lottery funds to provide local schools $22 per FTE for the purchase of technology, equipment, and/or technology training.
$9,006,730 in lottery funds to continue implementation of a coordinated fund accounting, financial analysis, and student information system in schools throughout Georgia.

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STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION -- Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget Classes/Fund Sources

F.Y. 1996 Expenditures

Retirement (H.B.272 and H.B.1321)
Instructional Services for Handicapped Tuition for Multi-Handicapped Severely Emotionally Disturbed School Lunch (Federal)
School Lunch (State) Supervision and Assessment of Students and Beginning Teachers and PerformanceBased Certification Regional Education Service Agencies Georgia Learning Resources System High School Program Special Education at State Institutions Governor's Scholarships Counselors Grades 4 - 5 Vocational Research and Curriculum Even Start Salaries and Travel of Public Librarians Public Library Materials Talking Book Centers Public Library M & 0 Child Care Lunch Program (Federal) Chapter II - Block Grant Flow Through Payment of Federal Funds to Board of Technical and Adult Education Education of Homeless ChiidrenIYouth National Teacher Certification Innovative Programs Next Generation School Grants Drug Free School (Federal) At Risk Summer School Program Emergency Immigrant Education Program

5,173,750
61,644,962
1,538,516 42,844,819 202,826,904 27,567,268
2,028,464
9,012,044
3,833,130
31,932,850 4,564,128
2,818,424 6,995,220
146,338
2,874,877 12,558,024
5,927,771 992,239
4,039,391 31,144,328
7,948,436
14,241,249
662,600
1,609,663 499,996
9,254,980 6,000,000
416,363

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
5,408,750

F.Y.1998 Current Budget
5,408,750

62,209,642

73,012,113

1,851,174 44,566,538 239,017,007 29,268,008
2,051,566

2,210,804 45,900,747 188,375,722 32,038,845
1,491,147

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection

Level

Enhancements

Totals

5,408,750

100,000

5,508,750

54,732,103

54,732,103

2,210,804 46,167,389 188,375,722 32,038,845
1,491,147

89,196 1,494,137
1,004,722

2,300,000 47,661,526 188,375,722 33,043,567
1,491,147

9,764,496
3,812,885
27,237,713 4,834,867
3,500,000 7,580,313
62,269
3,081,308

10,389,180
3,568,830
24,974,476 3,644,659
3,500,000 11,524,998
301,207
2,720,906

10,447,884
3,581,176
21,938,787 3,644,659
3,500,000 11,612,498
293,520
2,390,824

105,828 98,002 4,468,355 239,980
437,567

10,553,712
3,679,178
26,407,142 3,884,639
3,500,000 12,050,065
293,520
2,390,824

10,355,726 6,815,779 14,463,879

29,829,742 9,663,513 16,901,918

25,244,070 9,663,513 14,395,919

993,081

601,772

601,772

640,620 810,000 10,264,696 5,979,344
569,521

1,690,215 500,000
11,625,943 4,632,785
1,227,493

1,690,215 500,000
10,157,313 4,632,785
164,514

25,244,070 9,663,513 14,395,919
601,772
1,690,215 500,000
10,157,313 4,632,785
164,514

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F.Y.1999 Governor's Recommendations

I

Budget ClasseslFund Sources

Adjusted Base

Ret,irement (H.B.272 and H.B. 1321)
Instructional Services for Handicapped
Tuition for Multi-Handicapped Severely Emotionally Disturbed School Lunch (Federal) School Lunch (State) Supervision and Assessment of
Students and Beginning Teachers and PerformanceBased Certification Regional Education Service Agencies Georgia Learning Resources System High School Program Special Education at State Institutions Governor's Scholarships Counselors Vocational Research and Curriculum Even Start Salaries and Travel of Public Librarians Public Library Materials Talking Book Centers Public Library M & 0 Child Care Lunch Program (Federal) Chapter II - Block Grant Flow Through Payment of Federal Funds to Board of Technical and Adult Education Education of Homeless ChildrenIYouth National Teacher Certification Innovative Programs Next Generation School Grants Drug Free School (Federal) At Risk Summer School Program Emergency Immigrant Education Program

5,408,750 73,012,113
2,210,804 46,167,389 188,375,722 32,038,845
1,491,147
10,447,884 3,581,176 25,050,337 3,644,659 3,500,000 11,612,498
301,207 2,720,906
29,829,742 9,663,513 16,901,918
601,772
1,690,215 500,000
11,625,943 4,632,785 1,227,493

Redirection Level

Funds

To Redirect

Additions

Redirection Totals
5,408,750
73,012,113
2,210,804 46,167,389 188,375,722 32,038,845
1,491,147

Enhancements 100,000
89,196 1,320,879 1,004,722

10,447,884
3,581,176
25,050,337 3,644,659
3,500,000 11,612,498
301,207
2,720,906

41,184 7,434
1,280,000 239,980
4,825,946

29,829,742 9,663,513 16,901,918
601,772
1,690,215 500,000
11,625,943 4,632,785 1,227,493

45,983

Totals 5,508,750 73,012,113 2,300,000 47,488,268 188,375,722 33,043,567 1,491,147
10,489,068 3,588,610 26,330,337 3,884,639 3,500,000 16,438,444
301,207 2,720,906
29,829,742 9,663,513 16,901,918
601,772 45,983
1,690,215 500,000
11,625,943 4,632,785 1,227,493

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STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION -- Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget ClasseslFund Sources

F.Y.1996 Expenditures

Title II Math/Science Grant (Federal)
Robert C. Byrd Scholarship (Federal)
Health Insurance-Non-Cert. Personnel and Retired Teachers
Pre-School Handicapped Program
Mentor Teachers Nutrition Education Advanced Placement Exams PSATExams Serve America Program Family Connection Grants Youth Apprenticeship Grants Remedial Summer School Alternative Programs Superintendent's Base Salary Environmental Science Grants Pay for Performance State and Local Education
Improvement Mentoring Program Charter Schools Educational Technology Support Migrant Education School Improvement Activities QBE Formula Operations School Safety Equipment Student Record Grant Funding Ratio Art, Music, PE Maintenance and Operations Vocational Equipment

5,173,471
772,500
99,047,892
14,953,763
1,248,293 63,913
543,863
4,307,343 1,875,663 12,394,075
100,000 2,018,000 1,569,113
490,560 260,000 13,655,450 266,394

LOTTERY FUNDS: Pre-K - Grants Pre-K - Personal Services Pre-K - Operating Expenses Applied Technology Labs Next Generation Schools Alternative Programs Educational Technology Centers Model Technology Schools Capital Outlay Safe School Grants Assistive Technology

176,837,481
500,000 5,000,000
900,000 250,000 11,688,000

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
6,075,348

F.Y.1998 Current Budget
5,042,895

771,248

273,723

99,047,892

99,047,892

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection

Level

Enhancements

Totals

5,042,895

5,042,895

273,723

273,723

99,047,892

99,047,892

16,869,364
1,247,442 64,000
700,000
616,801
4,325,800 1,867,799 13,244,050
99,500 3,300,000 7,542,900
500,000 684,999 15,370,646 266,420

17,754,530
1,250,000
700,000
382,597
4,340,000 1,689,931 13,191,644
100,000 3,300,000 4,552,565
500,000 45,000
274,395

17,754,530
1,250,000
700,000
382,597
4,340,000 1,689,931 13,191,644
100,000 3,300,000
500,000 45,000
274,395 199,403,636

1,965,994 250,000
1,100,000
267,333 3,700,000

19,720,524
1,500,000
1,800,000
382,597
4,340,000 1,689,931 13,458,977
100,000 7,000,000

550,000
5,895,031 18,634,508 2,000,000
1,962,099 29,523,545 39,235,397
3,557,000

1,050,000 45,000
274,395 205,298,667
18,634,508 2,000,000 1,962,099 29,523,545 39,235,397 3,557,000

204,806,315 3,300,000 1,099,960
106,708,885

205,474,883 1,647,078 4,157,387
500,000 689,836
21,148,000
2,000,000

205,474,883 1,647,078 4,157,387

9,143,383 422,825 990,290

214,618,266 2,069,903 5,147,677

500,000 1,045,000

500,000 1,045,000

13,380,580 2,500,000

13,380,580
2,500,000
I

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,

Budget ClasseslFund Sources

Adjusted Base

Title II Math/Science Grant (Federal)
Robert C. Byrd Scholarship (Federal) Health Insurance-Non-Cert. Personnel and Retired Teachers Pre-School Handicapped Program Mentor Teachers Nutrition Education Advanced Placement Exams PSATExams Serve America Program Family Connection Grants Youth Apprenticeship Grants Remedial Summer School Alternative Programs Superintendent's Base Salary Environmental Science Grants Pay for Performance State and Local Education Improvement Mentoring Program Charter Schools Educational Technology Support Migrant Education School Improvement Activities QBE Formula Operations School Safety Equipment Student Record Grant Funding Ratio Art, Music, PE Maintenance and Operations Vocational Equipment

5,042,895
273,723
99,047,892
17,754,530
1,250,000
700,000
382,597
4,340,000 1,689,931 13,191,644
100,000 3,300,000 4,552,565
500,000 45,000
274,395

Redirection Level

Funds

To Redirect

Additions

Redirection Totals 5,042,895
273,723
99,047,892

Enhancements

17,754,530
1,250,000
700,000
382,597
4,340,000 1,689,931 13,191,644
100,000 3,300,000 4,552,565
500,000 45,000
274,395

865,095 344,500 908,000 756,500
221,350 3,700,000
150,000 15,401,836

Totals 5,042,895
273,723
99,047,892
18,619,625
1,594,500
1,608,000 756,500 382,597
4,340,000 1,689,931 13,412,994
100,000 7,000,000 4,552,565
650,000 45,000 15,401,836 274,395

LOTTERY FUNDS: Pre-K - Grants Pre-K - Personal Services Pre-K - Operating Expenses Applied Technology Labs Next Generation Schools Alternative Programs Educational Technology Centers Model Technology Schools Capital Outlay Safe School Grants Assistive Technology

205,474,883 1,647,078 4,157,387

205,474,883 1,647,078 4,157,387

5,314,096 245,225 990,290

210,788,979 1,892,303 5,147,677

660,000

660,000

2,000,000

2,000,000

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Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget ClasseslFund Sources

F.Y.1996 Expenditures

Postsecondary Options PSATExams Educational Technology Media Center and Library
Equipment Learning Logic Sites Technology Specialists Accounting, Management and
Student Information System Vocational Equipment Educational Technology Support

1,313,015
2,160,000 2,100,000

Total Funds

4,544,127,011

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
1,925,693 27,111,320
2,736,950
5,053,290,176

F.Y.1998 Current Budget
1,661,000
36,841,431

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection Level

Enhancements

Totals

1,800,000 750,000
52,322,320

1,800,000 750,000
52,322,320

15,401,836 3,804,500
5,200,766,282 5,029,421,108

9,006,730

9,006,730

2,150,000 37,349,650
340,698,227

2,150,000 37,349,650
5,370,119,335

Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds DOAS Indirect Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
State General Funds Lottery Funds
Total State Funds
Positions Motor Vehicles

558,082,187 10,260,050
90,500 568,432,737

587,518,157 6,866,097
594,384,254

550,460,635 3,238,529 340,000
554,039,164

492,090,435 1,122,870 340,000
493,553,305

3,774,945,778 200,748,496
3,975,694,274
963 55

4,111,216,799 347,689,123
4,458,905,922
920 56

4,353,401,167 293,325,951
4,646,727,118
751 55

4,324,588,455 211,279,348
4,535,867,803
779 55

97,550

492,187,985 1,122,870 340,000

97,550

493,650,855

209,239,899 131,360,778
340,600,677

4,533,828,354 342,640,126
4,876,468,480
779 55

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STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION -- Financial Summary

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I
Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Postsecondary Options PSATExams Educational Technology Media Center and Library
Equipment Learning Logic Sites Technology Specialists Accounting, Management and
Student Information System Vocational Equipment Educational Technology Support
Total Funds

Adjusted Base 5,147,843,644

Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds DOAS Indirect Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds

550,460,635 3,238,529 340,000
554,039,164

State General Funds Lottery Funds
Total State Funds
Positions Motor Vehicles

4,382,525,132 211,279,348
4,593,804,480
751 55

Redirection Level

Funds

To Redirect

Additions

Redirection Totals

Enhancements 1,800,000
28,287,000

Totals 1,800,000 28,287,000

9,006,730

9,006,730

(91,462)
(91,462) (91,462)
(1)

265,105 5,148,017,287

188,108,853 5,336,126,140

97,550

550,558,185 3,238,529 340,000

550,558,185 3,238,529 340,000

97,550

554,136,714

167,555 167,555

4,382,601,225 211,279,348
4,593,880,573
750 55

554,136,714

139,805,512 48,303,341 188,108,853
10

4,522,406,737 259,582,689
4,781,989,426
760 55

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Quality Basic Education Funding Comparison

Program Area
DIRECT INSTRUCTION Kindergarten, Primary and Elementary Grades (1-3) Middle Grades (4-8) High School Grades (9-12) High School Non-Vocational Labs (9-12) High School Vocational Labs (9-12) Special Education Gifted Remedial Education TOTAL DIRECT INSTRUCTIONAL
MID-TERM ADJUSTMENT RESERVE STAFF AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MEDIA CENTER INDIRECT/CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION
TOTAL QBE FORMULA EARNINGS
OTHER CATEGORICAL GRANTS Pupil Transportation Sparsity/lsolated Schools Equalization Middle School Incentive English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Low-Incidence Special Education Special Instructional Assistance (SIA) In-School Suspension Counselors (Grades 4-5) Innovative Programs

Expenditures Appropriations

F.Y.1997

F.Y.1998

Recommendations F.Y.1999

996,638,873 856,206,702 350,964,686 168,565,085 111,008,890 384,402,331 58,064,810 89,508,277 3,015,359,654
91,618,710 33,759,340 106,022,687 692,229,301
3,938,989,692

I ,087,229,681 921,1l7,189 376,283,741 187,374,816 122,022,070 438,067,665 69,771,250 99,733,473
3,30 I,599,885
35,394,416 114,193,981 727,527,989
4,178,716,271

1,122,526,569 944,468,894 392,421,081 191,076,293 134,846,509 473,648,246 84,014,927 102,994,669
3,445,997,188
37,888,459 122,775,569 753,618,988
4,360,280,204

141,591,502 3,191,379
165,250,422 78,682,509 14,363,740
531,195 87,866,946 25,346,871
7,580,313 500,000

142,325,858 3,717,891
168,134,386 85,412,511 18,078,796
563,759 104,583,661 27,736,019
11,524,998 500,000

144,825,858 3,717,891
20 I,244,779 86,121,231 16,523,344 620,134 100,694,261 27,373,560 16,438,444 500,000

TOTAL QBE FUNDS
LOCAL FAIR SHARE STATE SHARE

4,463,894,569 4,741,294,150

(673,881,109) 3,790,013,460

(703,482,589) 4,037,811,561

4,958,339,706
(806,524,940) 4,151,814,766

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F.Y. 1999 QBE Formula Recommendation
Base Amount (Grades 9-12) = $1,965.95

Program
Kindergarten Grades 1-3 Grades 4-5 Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 High School Lab Vocational Lab Special Education I Special Education II Special Education III Special Education IV Special Education V Gifted Remedial
Total Direct Instruction

Weighted

FTE

Weight

FTE

108,561 310,819 179,009 287,296 192,636
81,970 52,439 6,613 15,252 33,903 3,070
562 23,620 36,613

1.3164 1.2392 1.0056 1.0108 1.0000 1.1594 1.2799 2.3468 2.7212 3.4610 5.5932 2.4454 1.6376 1.2864

142,914 385,157 180,009 290,396 192,636
95,037 67,118 15,519 41,504 117,338 17,171
1,374 38,681 47,098

1,332,363

1,631,952

Total FTE Earnings

Direct Cost Proportion

Direct Instructional Cost Plus T&E
Training and Experience

280,962,552 757,204,353 353,891,572 570,907,337 378,712,467 186,840,790 131,951,827
30,508,238 81,595,875 230,684,505 33,762,736 2,700,849 76,046,085 92,594,201

0.8131 0.8014 0.7553 0.7749 0.7822 0.7666 0.7836 0.8662 0.8849 0.9072 0.9390 0.8706 0.8126 0.8233

307,839,169 814,687,400 355,168,871 589,300,023 392,421,081 191,076,293 134,846,509
37,650,958 100,086,791 288,809,140 43,930,178
3,171,179 84,014,927 102,994,669

3,208,363,387

3,445,997,188

Staff Development Professional Development Media (Including T&E) Indirect/Central Admin. (Including T&E)

TOTAL QBE FORMULA EARNINGS

Plus:

Pupil Transportation Sparsity/lsolated Schools Equalization Middle School Incentive English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Low-Incidence Special Education Special Instructional Assistance In-School Suspension Counselors (Grades 4-5) Innovative Programs

10,619,424 27,269,035 122,775,569 753,618,988
4,360,280,204
144,825,858 3,717,891
201,244,779 86,121,231 16,523,344 620,134 100,694,261 27,373,560 16,438,444 500,000

TOTAL QBE EARNINGS Less: Local Fair Share (1996 40% Equalized Tax Digest less exemption allowances x .005) STATE FUNDS - F.Y. 1999 (Includes $1,163,171,841 for Training and Experience)

4,958,339,706 (806,524,940) 4,151,814,766

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F.Y. 1999 Budget Summary

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

ADJUSTMENTS TO CURRENT BUDGET
F.Y. 1998 STATE APPROPRIATIONS 1. Annualize the cost of the F.Y. 1998 teacher salary increase. 2. Annualize the F.Y. 1998 salary adjustment for the department and agencies attached. 3. Delete nonrecurring F.Y .1998 cost of a motor vehicle purchase for the Professional Practices Commission.
ADJUSTED BASE
REDIRECTION FUNDS

4,353,401,167 28,960,662 182,582 (19,279)
4,382,525,132

FUNDS TO REDIRECT I. Professional Practices Commission - redirect funding for per diem, fees and contracts for legal fees. 2. Office of School Readiness - redirect personal services funding by eliminating one vacant position. 3. Office of School Readiness - reduce computer charges to reflect the decreased need for new system development.
Total Funds to Redirect
ADDITIONS I. Professional Practices Commission - increase computer charges ($1,200) for repair and maintenance of the computer system, travel ($1,000), per diem, fees and contracts ($46,960) due to increased legal costs, and real estate rentals ($1,995). 2. Office of School Readiness - provide four additional positions in the Regulatory Division to address the increased workload associated with monitoring service providers.
Total Additions

(51,155) (38,000)
(2,307) (91,462)
51,155
116,400 167,555

TOTAL REDIRECTION LEVEL
ENHANCEMENT FUNDS
ENHANCEMENTS I. Provide funds for QBE formula grants based on enrollment growth of 1.9%. 2. Increase direct operations within the QBE funding formula by 21 % to enhance state support for supplies and material, textbooks and operations in the classroom. 3. Increase media materials within the QBE funding formula by 24% to enhance state support for the purchase of books and other media center materials. 4. Increase funding for Maintenance and Operations within the QBE formula by $7 per FTE. 5. Provide increased funding for Professional Development to comply with the QBE Act. 6. Increase funding for Counselors Grades 4-5 to correct the funding basis by providing I counselor for every 450 students. 7. Increase funding for Equalization Grants. 8. Increase Local Fair Share to reflect the most recent equalized tax digest. 9. Adjust funding for the Special Instructional Assistance, Middle School Incentive grants, In-School Suspensionand Limited English Speaking Students categorical grants to reflect decreased student enrollment in each of the programs compared to F.Y. 1998.

4,382,60 I ,225
117,950,777 20,127,613
5,205,809 9,326,541 1,543,533 4,623,647 33,110,393 (103,042,351) (7,021,296)

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GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDAnONS

10. Increase funding for the Special Instructional Assistance and Middle School Incentive grants to reflect a 21 % increase in direct operations.
11. Provide funding changes to other grant programs based on actual student counts. 12. Provide increases for various grant programs, including Pupil Transportation. 13. Increase funding for the Mentor Teacher grant to fully fund mentor teachers at $250 pet quarter. 14. Provide funding for 2 teacher conferences per year to serve 1,000 teachers per conference. 15. Provide additional funds for Pay for Performance based on increased participation. 16. Provide funding for 2 additional technology centers in Savannah and Carrollton. 17. Add contract funds to provide staff at existing technology centers. 18. Increase telecommunications to provide for ongoing expenses associated with internet access. 19. Increase current formula funding for the Pre-School Handicapped program. 20. Provide for a student record grant at a rate of$.75 per FTE to defray the costs associated with
transmission of student year 1997-1998 student records. 21. Provide funding for the continued development of the Criterion Referenced Comptency tests
(CRCT) to replace the Curriculum Based Assessments (CBA). 22. Provide funding to enable Georgia High School Graduation Test data to be accessible to schools. 23. Add funds to evaluate alternatives to the remedial and Special Instructional Assistance programs. 24. Provide funds for implementation of Phase 3 of the Cross Roads evaluation. 25. Provide funding for expansion of the Industry Certification Initiative to include computer-aided
drafting and design and health occupations. 26. Increase funding for the middle school mentoring project to provide $50,000 for program
evaluation and $100,000 in seed funding for new programs. 27. Provide additional funding to pay the full cost of Advanced Placement exams for up to
24,000 students. 28. Provide funds to purchase PSAT exams to be administered to all tenth grade students. 29. Provide funding for Educational Technology Support. 30. Provide funding for a reading initiative in the elementary grades and an evaluation. 31. Provide funding for after school programs with a reading component and an evaluation. 32. Increase funding for per diem, fees and contracts to reflect increases for Communities in
Schools ($625,000) and the Science Olympiad ($40,000). 33. Provide for a 15% supplement for teachers attaining National Board Certification. 34. Professional Practices Commission - increase funding for personal services ($67,000) and
computer charges ($26,225).

872,756
1,517,567 4,265,852
344,500 137,000 3,700,000 700,000 650,000 3,332,151 865,095 981,050
568,000
400,000 300,000 384,531 1,280,000
150,000
908,000
756,500 15,401,836 9,297,400 10,364,400
665,000
45,983 93,225

CAPITAL OUTLAY 1. Provide $61,957,473 in Regular Capital Outlay funds to construct and/or renovate schools in 20 school systems. 2. Provide $47,500,782 in Regular Advance Capital Outlay funds to construct and/or renovate schools in 13 school systems. 3. Provide $4,913,413 in Incentive Advance Capital Outlay funds to construct and/or renovate schools in 2 school systems. 4. Provide $78,868,973 in Growth Capital Outlay funds to construct and/or renovate schools in 45 school systems.

See G.O. Bonds See G.O. Bonds
See G.O. Bonds See FY 1998
Amended Lottery

TOTAL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

139,805,512

TOTAL STATE GENERAL FUNDS

4,522,406,737

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GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDAnONS

LOTTERY FUNDS

LOTTERY PROGRAMS 1. Provide funds to serve 61,000 children through the Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program. 2. Provide funds for technology, equipment, and technology training for local schools at $22 perFTE. 3. Implement a coordinated fund accounting, fmancial analysis, and student information system at schools throughout the state. 4. Provide funds for assistive technology for students with special needs. 5. Provide funding for Postsecondary Options based on projected participation. 6. Purchase equipment for 2 new technology training centers and upgrade equipment at existing centers.
TOTAL LOTTERY FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

217,828,959 28,287,000
9,006,730
2,000,000 1,800,000
660,000
259,582,689
4,781,989,426

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Functional Budget Summary

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

1. State Administration 2. Student Learning and Assessment 3. Governor's Honors Program

TOTAL 10,073,626 19,007,557
1,124,597

STATE 8,613,432 14,028,034 1,047,008

TOTAL 10,279,165 40,946,888
1,124,597

STATE 8,818,971 35,967,365 1,047,008

4. Quality and School Support

5,310,732

5,310,732

5,447,732

5,447,732

5. Federal Programs 6. Technology

6,776,777 16,859,279

392,542 15,548,475

6,776,777 22,522,480

392,542 21,211,676

7. Local Programs 8. Georgia Academy for the Blind

4,829,064,846 5,554,282

4,292,209,954 5,193,601

4,969,958,263 5,554,282

4,433,103,371 5,193,601

9. Georgia School for the Deaf

4,623,900

4,384,804

4,623,900

4,384,804

10. Atlanta Area School for the Deaf

5,280,626

4,799,884

5,280,626

4,799,884

11. Professional Practices Commission

1,023,100

1,023,100

1,105,539

1,105,539

12. Office of School Readiness

2,741,009

849,601

2,923,202

934,244

13. Unit B - Lottery Programs

293,325,951

293,325,951

259,582,689

259,582,689

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

5,200,766,282 4,646,727,118 5,336,126,140 4,781,989,426

RECOMMENDED APPROPRIATION: The State Board of Education is the budget unit for which the following State Fund Appropriation is recommended for F.Y. 1999: $4,781,989,426.

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Roles and Responsibilities

The State Board ofEducation establishes policies that the Georgia Department of Education administers under the direction of the State Superintendent of Schools. The department disburses state education funds, provides technical assistance and support services to local school systems, operates three state schools for hearing- and visually-impaired students, and evaluates the effectiveness of public education in the state.
OFFICE OF INSTRUCTION
The Office of Instruction consists of four divisions: State Schools, Technology, Student Learning and Assessment, and Quality and School Support. The office:
provides leadership in developing and implementing curriculum for elementary, middle and secondary students;
administers student support programs; administers the Governor's Honors, student assessment and special education programs; designs guidelines for the expenditure of statellottery funds for K-12 technology; provides information to local school systems regarding training in technology; coordinates with GSAMS agencies for K-12 site selection and delivery of instructional programs; develops and delivers leadership and organizational development programs that focus on systemic change for local system personnel and for school board members; administers funds and provides technical assistance for school improvement activities including Charter Schools, Pay for Performance, and Next Generation Schools; and provides technical assistance for and processes waiver requests.
OFFICE OF POLICY AND COMMUNICATIONS
The Office of Policy and Communications consists of six divisions: Legal Services, Special Programs, Federal Programs, Help Desk, Information and Public Relations, and Communications. The office:
administers federal programs, including School and Community Nutrition, Drug-Free Schools, Homeless grants, Headstart, Title I and Migrant Education; and
provides information on the department's programs to interested parties.

OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL
The Office of the Comptroller General: disburses funds to local school systems; provides technical assistance in budgeting, accounting and financial reporting; and reviews and tracks contract items.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
The Office ofHuman Resources: provides personnel support to other units within the department; and recruits personnel for the Department of Education.
OFFICE OF EXTERNAL AFFAffiS
The Office of External Affairs coordinates agency interactions with colleges and universities, technical institutes, and other national, state and local agencies.
AITACHED AGENCIES
Office of School Readiness administers the Georgia Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program, licenses private child care centers that operate pre-kindergarten programs, and administers the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program.
Professional Practices Commission develops and enforces codes of ethics and performance standards for teachers in local school systems.
AUTHORITY
Title 20 of the Offical Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Strategies and Services

LINKING SCHOOL

achievement.

Performance offer "report cards" on

RESOURCES, SERVICES, AND

High-performing schools are student achievement by school.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

characterized by faculty members who

Other initiatives such as Pay for

In Georgia, as well as nationwide, understand the school's mission, who Performance and Charter Schools

per-student educational spending has have a sense of control over what they encourage teachers and principals to

steadily increased over the past 50 do in the classroom, and who take take responsibility for improving their

years. Yet, we have seen only limited responsibility for the students they schools and reward them at the school

improvement in student achievement. teach. We can assist all schools in level for doing so. The Governor's

Obviously, many other changes becoming high-performing schools by constant emphasis has been on the

affecting educational achievement have giving them the tools to monitor classroom and improving student

occurred in our society over these individual student progress and to link performance.

decades -- changes in family structure, this progress to the financial resources

The next logical step is to put in

changes in television

place the fmal

viewing,

and

changes in family

Real Expenditures per Student in U.S.

pieces necessary for

a

coordinated

income. For these

Source: Hanushek & Rivkin, 1994

school-based

reasons,

many

accountability

educators insist that

$5,000

system. School-

educational im-

based accountability

provement is only a

requires school-level

few hundred or a

$4,000

data on expenditures

few thousand dollars

and achievement.

per student away.

Yet

even

"~" $3,000

However, schoollevel expenditure

considering these and other factors, researchers have been unable to find

~
'" $2,000 u

data are not

available

and

school-level

achievement data

a consistent relationship between in-

$1,000

are difficult to track. Major shareholders

creased educational

spending

and

improved student

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of a corporation would not tolerate having inadequate

achievement,

1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990

data on how much

leading some to ask,

"Does

money

- .. - Instructional Staff

----Other

each factory or branch office costs

matter?"

and how productive

The Governor
believes, and research supports, that
money does matter -- if it is used
wisely to improve student instruction directly in the classroom.

and programs available in particular schools and classrooms. The availability of school-level fmancial, programmatic, and achievement data for the first time will allow citizens,

it has been. Yet this is just the situation that we have asked taxpayers and policy-makers to accept for years with regard to public education. It is time we learn the cost

International comparisons indicate local school personnel, and others to and effectiveness of what we do at the

that a smaller proportion of U.S. evaluate school-level effectiveness and level where learning takes place -- the

education spending goes into direct plan for further progress.

school and the classroom.

classroom instruction than in other

The Governor's initiatives have

Governor Miller is recommending

countries, and that proportionally more U.S. spending goes into administration.
Yet research suggests that dollars spent directly on improving student

consistently been moving Georgia towards increased school-level accountability. At least three groups, including the Department of Education

$11,321,870 in the F.Y. 1998 Amended budget and $9,006,730 in F.Y. 1999 lottery funds for a comprehensive fund accounting,

academic instruction are the most effective way to raise student

and the Council for School

student information system, and fmancial analysis model. The new fund

169

accounting system will replace the 11 mapped to In$ite codes once and the Georgia's classrooms and schools.

year-old GENESIS system. GENESIS' mapping will be uniform across the

Since F.Y. 1994, over $300

technology has become unwieldy to state.

million in lottery funds have been

adapt to current uses and is expensive

Complete installation of this appropriated to put computers, satellite

dishes, and other instructional

Teachers as % of Total School Staff
(OECD Indicators, 1995)

technology into Georgia's classrooms. In 1992-93, before lottery funding, only 26% of Georgia classrooms had

100%

computers and only 15% had distance

leaming capability. By 1996-97, after

80%

4 years of lottery funding, distance

learning capability was available to

60%

72.4% of all classrooms, and 62% of

40%

classrooms had an average of 2.2

computers each.

20%

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a powerful leaming tool for both

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students and teachers. Using the Internet, students in the most remote

schools can access vast amounts of

information and knowledge not

to maintain. Plus GENESIS is subject to the "Year 2000 problem," meaning that the system will have to be replaced

comprehensive accountability system in F.Y. 2000 will allow Georgia taxpayers for the first time ever the

available any other way. The Governor recommends $3,332,151 to provide access for all Georgia schools.

by F.Y. 2000 or school systems will be unable to run their payrolls or perform other necessary activities. The Student Information System [SIS] is a technology package that will allow Georgia school systems to transmit the mandated student record to the state in electronic form. Transmission of the record becomes mandatory in June 1998. School systems can also use SIS to collect and transmit FTE funding

ability to see what they are getting for their tax dollars in terms of student achievement at the school and the classroom level.
TECHNOLOGY FOR INSTRUCTION
One of the Governor's prime commitments has been the placement of cutting edge technology into

TECHNOLOGY TRAINING INITIATIVES
Georgia's initiative to implement technology in the classrooms has placed new pressures on teachers to become adept at using these tools to improve student achievement. To aid the integration of technology into Georgia's classrooms and to introduce teachers to the many educational uses

data to the state. In$ite is fmancial

analysis software from Coopers &

Lybrand that provides the state, school

systems, and taxpayers concise, easy-

to-understand information on education

120.0

Lottery-Funded Technology & Equipment
F.Y. 1994 - 1999 (proposed)

expenditures down to the school and

classroom level. In$ite prepares timely

100.0

and clear management reports for both

internal and external use.

80.0

The advantage of implementing all three parts ofthis accountability system simultaneously is that all hardware and software will be compatible and will be able to "talk" to each other. For

'c"
'~s 60.0
40.0

example, SIS will interface with the

fund accounting system in order to

20.0

upload classroom teacher assignments

to the payroll system. Implementation

0.0

of In$ite at the same time as the new

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fund accounting system will"insure that

charts ofaccounts will only have to be

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of technology, the Governor is recommending $15,401,836 in general funds for Educational Technology Support. It is paramount that our teachers have the necessary knowledge in the use and application of computers and advanced electronic technology. When teachers begin to feel more corfident in their ability to use technology to improve instruction, they will inevitably pass this energy on to the students.
Governor Miller is continuing his commitment to provide technology resources for the classroom by recommending $22 per FTE, for a total of $28,287,000, be appropriated for this purpose from F.Y. 1999 lottery funds.
OTHER TRAINING INITIATIVES
Georgia's Technology Training Centers are an asset to teachers and administrators who want to master and expand technology skills. Georgia currently has 11 Centers in operation, most in a cooperative arrangement between the Department of Education and University System institutions or Regional Educational Service Areas (RESA). To further expand the geographic accessibility of these resources, Governor Miller recommends establishing 2 new Technology Centers, 1 each in Savannah and Carrollton.
GOVERNOR'S READING INITIATIVE Nationally normed reading scores for 3rd, 5th, and 8th grades in Georgia have not been increasing for the past 4 years. In fact, the scores decreased slightly in 5th and 8th grade reading between 1994 and 1997. To improve Georgia's student performance in reading-the basic academic skill that is prerequisite to all other skills-Governor Miller proposes 2 new reading initiatives.
The Department of Education has been piloting a reading program in 8 Georgia elementary schools that are showing excellent preliminary results. It includes reading materials that are rich in content and skill development,

training that is direct and purposeful, a definite and structured period of time spent on reading, and an evaluation component. To allow other schools to benefit from such an emphasis on successful reading, Governor Miller recommends $9,000,000 to spread the initiative to approximately half of the state's elementary schools.
Research indicates that the after school hours are a volatile time for many of Georgia's school children. Most juvenile crime and teen pregnancies occur during this time. Too many of our children are "latchkey-kids," they come home from school to an empty house and spend several hours unsupervised. That is just too much of an opportunity to learn negative behaviors that will influence them into adolescence and adulthood.
Georgia is confronting this problem in several ways, but one of the most promising is after school programs for students. In F.Y. 1998, grants totaling $1.3 million in state funds are supporting 26 after school programs around the state. Such programs are an opportunity for communities to pool their resources to provide students with a wide variety of supervised activities and experiences during this crucial time.
Governor Miller is recommending $10,000,000 to significantly expand the availability of these programs and to significantly improve them by adding a strong reading component. The reading component will be useful to those children who have not attained the necessary reading skills to be on grade level. However, improving the skill and enjoyment of reading is important to all students, and all students in after school programs will be involved in this reading initiative.
IMPROVING FORMULA FUNDING
Georgia is one of the fastest growing states in the U.S., and significant resources have to be expended each year merely to provide funding for the new students who enroll.
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For F.Y. 1999, the Governor recommends $117,950,777 to fund enrollment increases of an estimated 24,303 students over the original count in F.Y. 1998.
Over time, some elements of the QBE funding formula have not been modified to reflect increased costs. For F.Y. 1999, Governor Miller recommends adding available funds to the areas of the formula that most affect student learning and teacher quality by adding $36,203,496 to direct operations, media materials, Professional Development, and Maintenance and Operations. In addition, $4,623,647 is recommended to adjust the funding basis for elementary counselors to one for every 450 students.
OTHER K-12 IMPROVEMENTS The Georgia Department of
Education is completing a massive effort to update the state's Quality Core Curriculum that has involved thousands of teachers and parents. All major academic subjects have been updated to reflect a more rigorous attention to academic achievement and mastery of basic skills. Standards of achievement are being raised in Georgia.
To measure how well Georgia students will meet these new standards, Governor Miller recommends $2,632,500 to strengthen several facets ofthe testing program. Ofthis amount, $1,664,500 is recommended to pay the cost of Advanced Placement and Preliminary SAT exams for students. The balance is to continue development of Criterion Referenced Competency Tests and to allow some test data to be accessible electronically to schools.
Teachers have been a major focus of Governor Miller's commitment to improving educational quality. They remain so in the F.Y. 1999 budget. The Governor recommends $3,700,000 additional dollars to fund increased participation in the Pay for Performance program. The need for these additional funds, which doubles the size of the budget for this program proves that Georgia teachers will give

the extra time and attention necessary to increase student achievement. To further reward teachers who successfullypass the rigorous exercises involved in obtaining National Board Certification, the Governor recommends a salary enhancement of 15%, the largest such enhancement offered by any state for attaining this prestigious level of competency. Georgia needs more teachers who are National Board certified.
Attendance at professional conferences are an important an effective way for administrators to keep up with developments in their professions and to experience professional rejuvenation. Teachers do not have enough ofthese opportunities. Governor Miller recommends

$137,000 to provide 2 teacher conferences per year - to be held after normal school hours - for up to 1,000Teachers.
GEORGIA VOLUNTARY PRE-
KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM
Georgia is proud to have the largest and most comprehensive prekindergarten program serving four- year olds and their families of any state in the country. The program successfully combines services from public and private providers of early childhood education in order to provide high quality pre-kindergartenexperience for every Georgia family that wants it.
Georgia is already experiencing the benefits of the Pre-Kindergarten Program through the higher skills and

lower retention rates that "graduates" have been demonstrating when they reach kindergarten and first grade. There is every reason to hope that this pattern of early success in school will stay with these youngsters and keep them on track to eventually completing school successfully.
The Governor is maintaining his commitment to the Pre-Kindergarten Program through his recommendation of $210,611,379 in lottery funding to serve 61,000 four-year-olds and their families in F.Y. 1999. This represents an increase of 2,000 students over the 59,000 four-year-olds served in F.Y. 1998.

70,000 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000
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F.Y. 1993 - 1999 (proposed)

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INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY

PURPOSE: Provide state-of-the-art technologies for use in Georgia's K-12 public school classroom instruction to enable Georgia's teachers and students to acquire skills needed to effectively compete in today's technological society.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide pre-service teachers training opportunities to become proficient in both technical and pedagogical skills in the use of instructional technology.

Course evaluations will indicate that 75% of pre-service teachers receiving training report competency in the skill learned.

Provide current hardware/software and operating system technologies in the regional Educational Technology Training Centers to enable Georgia's educators to acquire skills needed to effectively integrate technology into their instructional programs.

Fifty percent of teachers report that the equipment stimulated them to design instructional strategies that take advantage of new tools.

Pre-service and in-service educators will be able to experience hands-on training with the most current technology tools.

Ninety percent of teachers report satisfaction with the equipment provided for training.

Communicate core technology competencies for all educators in three identified levels to build a workforce of professional educators who use technology in innovative ways to improve learning and teaching.

Twenty five percent ofteachers trained will complete programs designed to build competency and will demonstrate competency in the first level of a three-level program.
Twenty five percent of teachers trained will complete programs designed to build competency and will demonstrate competency in the second level of a three level program.

Ten percent ofteachers trained will complete programs designed to build competency and will demonstrate competency in the third level of a three level program.

Fifty percent of schools will have representative personnel who complete a 20 hour course in staff development and report competency in incorporating the use of the Internet and GALILEO in instruction. Regional Educational Technology Training Centers report an increase of20% in the number of educators participating in training center programs delivered via distance learning.

Present accurate, understandable data in a user-friendly format for local systems, schools and the public at large.

A larger number of school systems request training on using the report card data; the DOE School Improvement Team reports that a larger number of systems and schools include the report card data in their school improvement plan. The number of requests increases for additional copies of the report card by school systems.

A larger number of parents report they are more knowledgeable about their local school.

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SELECTED FEDERAL PROGRAMS

PURPOSE: Provide professional development opportunities to school staff, to improve school safety and reduce at-risk behavior ofK-12 students.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide professional development materials, technical support and other materials necessary to allow the staffofK-12 schools to enhance their educational skills.

Seventy-five percent ofthe teachers, administrators and other staff trained in innovative programs will indicate they are still using the program they were trained in 3 to 6 months after the training has occurred, and that they have seen improvements in student performance related to the innovative program.

Increase in service learning will be indicated by an annual increase in the number of applications received for service learning grants.
Three to six months after the completion of the training 75% of teachers, administrators or other staffwho receive training in an innovative program will indicate that they would or continue to recommend this program to others.

Ninety-five percent ofthe local Title II coordinators will indicate that the Title II program has contributed to the quality and success of their professional development program.

Improve school safety, reduce violence and at-risk behavior related to HIV/STD and substance abuse.

Administer 1997 Youth Risk Behavior Survey which will indicate a decline in risk behavior.

Administer 1998 School Health Education Profile Survey which will indicate an improvement in student health profiles.

The Safe and Drug Free Schools Needs Assessment result will indicate an improvement in school safety, and a decline in violence and substance abuse by K-12 students.

Promote and improve the nutritional well being of Georgia's students.

There will be a positive shift of3% in public knowledge of the nutritional value of school lunches and quality of meals.

There will be a decline in the number of students choosing not to eat school lunch.

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STUDENT LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT (QBE GRADES K-12)

PURPOSE: Provide a state curriculum (Quality Core Curriculum, QCC) and technical support for educational personnel at these grade levels to foster learning.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Develop and periodically revise a sequenced K-12 Quality Core Curriculum (QCC) for the State, annually train school system educators in its implementation and assist in the development of local curricula based upon the QCC to increase student achievement.

Increase the achievement of Georgia students (at least a 10% increase in the number of schools meeting the state goal on the Criterion Referenced Competency Test, CRCT, in 2000) by basing instruction on a rigorous up-to-date curriculum implemented by all Georgia School Systems.

Increase the achievement of Georgia students (at least a 3% increase of those passing the Georgia High School Graduation Test, GHSGT, on the first attempt) by basing instruction on a rigorous up-to-date curriculum implemented by all Georgia School Systems.

Ensure that educators provide developmentally appropriate instruction by developing resource (activity) guides correlated to the QCC, providing training on their use and disseminating
the guides.

Student achievement (at least a 10% reduction in failure rates) will increase.
More students (at least 10%) will meet the state goal on the CRCT (year 2000).

More students (at least a 3% increase) will pass the GHSGT on the first attempt.

MIDDLE SCHOOL GRANT PROGRAM (Subprogram)

PURPOSE: Assist school systems with compliance to SBOE rule 160-4-2-.05, Middle School Program Criteria, and to O.C.G.A. 20-2-290, Organization of Schools to reduce drop-out rates and absenteeism.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Reduce student drop out rates and absenteeism.

Student referral rates and drop-out rates will decrease by at least 10% from year to year and attendance rates will increase by at least 10%.

The number of students meeting the state goal on the CRCT (year 2000) will be at least 10% higher in middle schools.

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REMEDIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM (REP) (Subprogram)

PURPOSE: Provide a continuous academic support system to students who are performing below grade level in reading, writing, and math. This additional support will enable students to master skills necessary to be on or above grade level. In grades 9-12, the areas of science and social studies will be added.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide academic support for students in grades 2-5 that will improve academic achievement in reading, writing and math. In grades 9-12, academic support will be provided in reading, math, science and social studies.

Students in grades 2-5 will show improvement in the areas of reading and math as measured by increased reading and math test scores on the third and fifth grade ITBS of two percentiles or more. Schools will show an increase of at least 2% for students passing the High School Graduation Test.

Reduce the number of students retained in grades 2-5 and 9-12.

Schools receiving REP funds will show a 5% decrease in the number of students retained in grades 2-5 and 9-12.

Reduce the number of students recommended and placed in special education programs in grades 2-5.

Schools receiving REP funds will show a 2% decrease in the number of students recommended and placed in special education programs in grades 2-5.

Reduce the high school dropout rate.

Reduce the overall high school drop-out rate by 5%.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SIA) (Subprogram)

PURPOSE: Provide a continuous academic support system to students exhibiting characteristics of developmental delays. This support will enable students to master skills necessary to be on or above grade level in reading by the end ofthird grade.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide academic support for students in K-3 that will improve academic achievement in the area of reading.

Students in grades K-3 will show reading improvement.

Reduce the number of students retained in grades K-3.

Schools receiving SIA funds will show a 5% decrease in the students retained in grades K-3.

Reduce the number of students recommended and placed in special education programs in grades K-3.

Schools receiving SIA funds will show a 5% decrease in the number of students recommended and placed in special education programs in grades K-3.

READING FIRST PROJECT (Subprogram)
PURPOSE: Establish model schools throughout the state that successfully teach all students to read. These schools will become training sites for future reading teachers in Georgia.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide reading instruction that meets the needs of all students and increases students' reading achievement.

Students in grades K-3 will show average reading improvement of two percentiles on the ITBS. Students not improving in reading achievement during the January BLT testing will receive individual instruction to determine appropriate strategies.

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Train teachers to use instructional strategies that will meet the reading needs of all students and encourage them to read more books. I

Students will check out 25% more books from the media center in 1996-97.

SUB-PROGRAM NAME: CURRICULUM - ENGLISH AND LANGUAGE ARTS

PURPOSE: Support the mission and goals of the curriculum unit by developing a quality state English/language arts curriculum and by providing leadership in English/language arts education to foster student achievement.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide all local schools/systems with a sequenced state English/language arts curriculum from which local curricula may be developed and revised to foster student achievement.
Provide training and guidance to local schools/systems in implementation of the English/language arts portion of the Quality Core Curriculum and in use of appropriate instructional strategies/best practices to address student needs and achievement.

Increase the English/language arts achievement of Georgia students by 10% in the number of schools meeting the state goal on the Criterion Referenced Competency Test, CRCT, in 2000; and by 10% in those passing the English/language arts portion of the Georgia High School Graduation Test, GHSGT, on the fIrst attempt.
Increase English/language arts student achievement and English/language arts class enrollments by 10% in higher level courses and electives.
Increase English/language arts teacher morale by decreasing teacher absenteeism 5% statewide.

Promote quality English/language arts assessment and student performance by providing assistance in development of local/teacher assessments and assisting in development and evaluation of items for the English/language arts portion of the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT), the Criterion Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) and the Georgia Writing Assessment.

Increase student course passage rates in English/language arts (by at least 10% in targeted schools).
Increase student English/language arts achievement by 10% in the number of schools meeting the state goal on the English/language arts portion of the CRCT in 2000; and by 3% on those passing the English/language arts portion of the GHSGT on the fIrst attempt.

CURRICULUM - MATHEMATICS (Subprogram)

GOALS

PURPOSE: Support the mission and goals of the curriculum unit by developing a quality state Mathematics curriculum and by providing leadership in Mathematics education to foster student achievement.
F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide all local schools/systems with a sequenced state Mathematics curriculum from which local curricula may be developed and revised to foster student achievement.

Increase the Mathematics achievement of Georgia students by 10% in the number of schooIs meeting the state goal on the Criterion Referenced Competency Test, CRCT, in 2000; and by 10% in those passing the Mathematics portion of the Georgia High School Graduation Test, GHSGT, on the fIrst attempt.

Provide training and guidance to local schools/systems in implementation of the Mathematics portion of the Quality Core Curriculum and in use of appropriate instructional strategies/best practices to address student needs and to increase student achievement.

Increase Mathematics student achievement and increase Mathematics class enrollments by 10% in higher level courses and electives.
Increase Mathematics teacher morale by decreasing teacher absenteeism by 5% statewide.

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Promote quality Mathematics assessment and student performance by providing assistance in development of 10caVteacher assessments and assisting in development and evaluation of items for the Mathematics portion of the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) and the Criterion Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT).

Increase student course passage rates in Mathematics (by at least 10% in targeted schools).
Increase student Mathematics passage rates and achievement on state assessments by 10% in the number of schools meeting the state goal on the CRCT in 2000; and by 3% on those passing the Mathematics portion of the GHSGT on the fIrst attempt.

Increase student participation in such quality enrichment programs as the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science teaching, the Governor's Honors Program, Mathematics Bowls and the State Science and Engineering Fair.

Increase system participation in each program each year, creating an increase in student enrollment in higher level Mathematics classes and elective courses.

CURRICULUM - SCIENCE (Subprogram)

GOALS

PURPOSE: Support the mission and goals of the curriculum unit by developing a quality state Science curriculum and by providing leadership in Science education to foster student achievement.
F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide all local schools/systems with a sequenced state Science curriculum from which local curricula may be developed and revised to foster student achievement.

Increase the Science achievement of Georgia students by 10% in the number of schools meeting the state goal on the Criterion Referenced Competency Test, CRCT, in 2000; and by 10% on those passing the Science portion of the Georgia High School Graduation Test, GHSGT, on the fIrst attempt.

Provide training and guidance to all local schools/systems in implementation ofthe Science portion ofthe Quality Core Curriculum and in use ofappropriate instructional strategieslbest practices to address student needs and increase student achievement.

Increase Science student achievement and class enrollments by 10% in higher level courses and electives.
Increase Science teacher morale by decreasing teacher absenteeism by 5% statewide.

Promote quality Science assessment and student performance by providing assistance in the development oflocaVteacher assessments and by assisting in the development and evaluation of items for the Science portion of the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT), and the Criterion Referenced competency Tests (CRCT).
Increase student participation in such quality enrichment programs as the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, the Governor's Honors Program, Science Olympiad, Science Bowls and the State Science and Engineering Fair.

Increase student course passage rates in Science by 10% in targeted schools.
Increase student Science passage rates and achievement on state assessments by 10% in the number of schools meeting the state goal on the CRCT in 2000; and by 3% on ofthose passing the Science portion of the GHSGT on the fIrst attempt.
One hundred percent of all systems will participate in some enrichment programs.

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CURRICULUM - SOCIAL STUDIES (Subprogram)

GOALS

PURPOSE: Support the mission and goals of the curriculum unit by developing a quality state Social Studies curriculum and by providing leadership in Social Studies education to foster student achievement.
F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide all local schools/systems with a sequenced state Social Studies curriculum from which local curricula may be developed and revised to foster student achievement.

Increase the Social Studies achievement of Georgia students by 10% in the number of schools meeting the state goal on the Criterion Referenced Competency Test, CRCT, in 2000; and by 10% on those passing the Social Studies portion of the Georgia High School Graduation Test, GHSGT, on the first attempt.

Provide training and guidance to all local schools/systems in implementation of the Social Studies portion of the Quality Core Curriculum and in use of appropriate instructional strategies/best practices to address student needs and increase student achievement.
Promote quality Social Studies assessment and student performance by providing assistance in development of local/teacher assessments and by assisting in development and evaluation of items for the Social Studies portion of the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT), the Criterion Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT).
Increase student participation in such quality enrichment programs as the Governor's Honors Program, Social Science Fair, Geography Bee, Civics Day and National and State Mock Elections.

Increase Social Studies student achievement and Social Studies class enrollments by 10% in higher level courses and electives.
Increase Social Studies teacher morale by decreasing teacher absenteeism by 5% statewide.
Increase student course passage rates in Social Studies by at least 10% in targeted schools.
Increase student Social Studies passage rates and achievement on state assessments by 10% in the number of schools meeting the state goal on the CRCT in 2000; and by 3% on those passing the Social Studies portion of the GHSGT on the first attempt.
One hundred percent of all systems will participate in some Social Studies enrichment programs.

CURRICULUM - FINE ARTS (Subprogram)

GOALS

PURPOSE: Support the mission and goals of the curriculum unit by developing a quality state fine arts curriculum and by providing leadership in fine arts education to increase student learning.
F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide training and guidance to local schools/systems in implementation of the fme arts portion of the Quality Core Curriculum and in use of appropriate instructional strategies/best practices to address the needs of students.

Increase fine arts class enrollments (by at least 10% in higher level courses and electives) by providing teachers with a variety of instructional activities and techniques.

Provide leadership and technical assistance to school system educators for planning and implementing curriculum-based arts assessments to assist in evaluating student learning of arts content identified in the QCC.

Increase by 10% the number of school system educators initiating curriculum-based arts assessment in grades K-12.
Increase student mastery ofQCC content by 75% for students participating in curriculum-based arts assessment programs.

Increase participation in such quality enrichment programs for students and teachers as state art contests, the Georgia Challenge Program and the Governor's Honors Program.

Increase system participation in each program each year, creating a significant increase in student enrollment in higher level fine arts classes and elective courses.

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOREIGN LANGUAGE MODEL PROGRAM (Subprogram)

GOALS

PURPOSE: Support the mission and goals of the curriculum unit by providing support and training to school system educators in order to ensure delivery of appropriately challenging foreign language curriculum and programs in elementary schools for all students to increase student learning.
F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide leadership and training to school system educators in implementing and expanding the ESFL Model Program to grade six.

Increase by 10% the number of elementary students proficient in a second language.
Increase the number of students proficient in a foreign language as measured by the Student Oral Proficiency Assessment (SOPA).

Implement developmentally appropriate instruction for all elementary students by observing teachers in the classroom and counseling them on effective teaching strategies and techniques.

Student foreign language proficiency will increase as measured by the Student Oral Proficiency Assessment (SOPA).

Develop and implement a second language age-appropriate curricula with the elementary foreign language teachers.

The average Student Oral Proficiency Assessment (SOPA) score of a random sample of third grade elementary students in foreign language programs will be at the junior novice high level for listening and junior novice mid-level for speaking.

AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION (Subprogram)

PURPOSE: Assist students in developing personal, managerial and operative skills for employment in the agriculture industry and preparing to transfer these skills to other career areas.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Improve the performance of agricultural education programs.

Increase by 10% the number of schools which meet minimum standards of performance for an agricultural education program.

Fifty percent of teachers with five or more years experience and 90% of teachers with less than five years experience will participate in the Local Program Success Project.

Train 75% of the teachers to implement the new curriculum.

Improve the professional skills of state leaders and teachers in agricultural education.

Increase by 10% the number of schools which meet minimum standards of performance for an agricultural education program.

Improve state and local partnerships between agricultural education and the agricultural industry.

Increase by 20% the number of agricultural related businesses currently participating in the agricultural education progr~.

Increase quality state and local agricultural education opportunities for youth and adults.

Increase by 10% the number of schools which meet the minimum standards of performance for an agricultural education program.

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Improve the academic performance of agricultural students.

Increase by 10% the number of schools which meet minimum standards of performance for an agricultural education program.

Increase by 10% the number of students participating in leadership opportunities above the local level.

Fifty percent of teachers with five or more years experience and 90% of teachers with less than five years experience will participate in the Local Program Success Project.

Increase the integration ofmath, science, reading, and writing skills in 100% of the programs.

Implement technology based education regarding the global agriculture market.

Increase by 10% the number ofschools which meet minimum standards of performance for an agricultural education program.

Increase by 20% the number of agricultural related businesses currently participating in the agricultural education program.

Improve methods of determining accountability within agricultural education.

Increase by 10% the number of schools which meet the minimum standards of performance for an agricultural education program.

Increase by 25% the number ofmedia reports concerning the positive influence agricultural education has on students.

Improve leadership and environmental education opportunities at the FFA Leadership Centers.

Increase by 10% the number of schools which meet minimum standards of performance for an agricultural education program.

Increase by 10% the number of students participating in leadership and environmental education opportunities.

Improve public understanding, and involvement in agricultural education on the state and local levels.

Fifty percent of teachers with five or more years experience and 90% of teachers with less than five years experience will participate in the Local Program Success Project.
Increase by 20% the number of agricultural related businesses currently participating in the agricultural education program.
Increase by 25% the number ofmedia reports concerning the positive influence agricultural education has on students.

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION - "HIGH SCHOOLS THAT WORK" PROGRAM (Subprogram)
PURPOSE: Significantly improve the technical and academic performance of Georgia's high school vocational education students in preparation for postsecondary education or entry into the world of work.

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GOALS
Improve the academic and technical performance of high school students with concentrated studies in vocational education.

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS
Increase the number of vocational education students who enroll and complete courses in math, science, and English that have content equivalent to the college preparatory curriculum.
Increase the number of teachers in "HSTW" sites that are integrating vocational/academic project content into their curriculum course work to focus on academic improvement.

Demonstrate significant improvement in the academic performance of vocational education students using national and statewide norms to determine the effectiveness of implementing "HSTW" key practices.

High schools in the "HSTW" program will show an overall school improvement on performance indicators ofthe National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP.)

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION - YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP (Subprogram)

PURPOSE: Provide high school students with opportunities to participate in a structured school-based and work-based learning process in collaboration with employers and provide a transition into a related post-secondary learning experience and entry into a career.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Increase participation in an organized youth apprenticeship program.

Increase by 5% the number of opportunities for participation in existing youth apprenticeship programs.

Increase by 5% the overall number ofyouth apprenticeship programs through planning/initial implementation grants for new program sites.

Increase by 5% the variety of youth apprenticeships with a focus on critical and emerging career areas.

Provide youth apprentices with classroom and work-site learning experiences that are connected to post-high school opportunities for further education and employment.

Provide 100% of youth apprentices the opportunity for a trained worksite mentor.

Ensure active involvement of employers and communities in youth apprenticeship programs.

Increase to 100% the number of youth apprenticeship programs with active advisory councils.

Increase by 20% over prior years the number of state-level contacts and developmental interactions with business groups and trade associations.

Improve the delivery of services to local educators by aligning and coordinating youth apprenticeship with vocational programs, career guidance, and tech prep.

Ten percent of regional and statewide staff development opportunities will be offered collaboratively with staff development for related programs.

Participation by individuals other than youth apprenticeship coordinators at collaborative delivered staff development functions will increase by 10%.

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CURRICULUM - GIFTED EDUCATION (Subprogram)

PURPOSE: Provide support and training to school system educators to ensure delivery of appropriate challenging educational programs for all students who demonstrate potential for exceptional academic achievement, as prescribed by O.e.G.A. 21-2-152 and SBOE rules 1605-1-08, 160-4-2-.08 and 160-4-2-.38.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide technical assistance in development of comprehensive and equitable assessment and administrative procedures annually to local school system educators.

Increase from 93% to 100% the percentage of school systems which submit (a) administrative procedures to identify gifted students using both eligibility rules, and (b) descriptions of their gifted program services.

Increase by 5% the percentage of school systems whose administrative procedures indicate accurate interpretation and thorough application of the law and rules related to gifted education.

Increase by 5% the percentage of school systems which have both test and non-test assessment options in data categories which allow multiple-criteria.

Increase by 3% participation of under represented minority students (Blacks and Hispanics) in school systems' programs for gifted students.

Provide annual staff development and technical assistance to local school system educators in a variety of programming options to meet the diverse needs of gifted learners.

Increase by 5% the number of school systems which offer multiple service options to their gifted students at each level (elementary, middle, and high school).

GOVERNOR'S HONORS PROGRAM (Subprogram)

GOALS

PURPOSE: Provide intellectually gifted and artistically talented high school students challenging and emiching educational opportunities unavailable during the regular school year to encourage them to meet their full academic and artistic potential and to assist them in acquisition of skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to become independent, life-long learners.
F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide annual technical assistance in the identification, selection, and preparation of nominees for the Governor's Honors Program statewide interviews to school system educators.

Increase by 25% the number of systems/private schools that maximize their GHP nomination quota.
Increase by 300% the number of students recommended for the GHP Jazz Component.

Reduce by 25% the number of local nominees who fail to participate in the statewide interviews.

Reduce by 10% the number of finalists who decline to participate in the program.

Annually establish and maintain an environment that is conducive to sound living and learning for Governor's Honors Program staff and students.

Ninety-nine percent of randomly-selected program participants (students and staft) will rate the quality of the program as "excellent".

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EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS (Subprogram)

GOALS

PURPOSE: Provide a comprehensive system of identification, early intervention, technical assistance, training, placement, and funding to assist local school systems in providing a free appropriate public education to students with disabilities that will help these students become productive and successful citizens.
F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Assist local school systems in educating students with disabilities to maximize their ability to become productive and successful citizens.

Sixty-five percent of students will be successfully employed or continuing their education one year following exit from special education programs.

Assist local school systems in the discovery and identification of children with disabilities at the earliest age appropriate.

All children with disabilities will be identified and served at the earliest age appropriate.

Assist local school systems in the provision of early intervention services for preschool children with disabilities to reduce their long-range special education needs.

Increase the number of students with disabilities who no longer need special education services as a result of preschool services.

Provide technical assistance and training to local school systems and state-operated programs to assist them in providing appropriate services to students with disabilities to help them become productive and successful citizens.

Annually increase the number of technical devices or techniques used by teachers for improving skill acquisition of students with disabilities.

Maximize the participation of students with disabilities in the regular classroom.

Increase by 5% the number of students participating in the regular education classroom to the maximum extent appropriate based on the IEP.

Assist local school systems in providing a free and appropriate public education for students with disabilities through state and federal funding.

Annually reduce by 10% the number of students who do not receive all services identified in their IEP.

STATE SCHOOLS (Subprogram)

PURPOSE: Provide a wide range of educational and residential services to students who are blind, deaf or multi disabled and provide leadership and support to the three state schools in helping them accomplish their mission, goals and objectives.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Raise the academic achievement of all students attending the state schools.

Increase competency in reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies.

Increase competency in occupational and job-related activities.

Support school improvement, human resource development and facilities maintenance.

Each school will be SACS accredited by June, 1998.

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PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION (Subprogram)

GOALS

PURPOSE: Support special education services for children with disabilities ages three and four to decrease or eliminate their need for special education services in later years and to increase their success in school and later life.
F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Assist local school systems, psycho educational programs and other state-operated programs in the provision of special education and related services for preschool students with disabilities.

Increase the number of students with disabilities who no longer need special education services as a result of preschool services.
Increase the percentage of time students with disabilities previously served through preschool special education spend in regular education.

GEORGIA LEARNING RESOURCES SYSTEM (Subprogram)

PURPOSE: Provide an efficient, coordinated system of technical assistance and training to teachers, administrators and parents to improve their skills in working with students with disabilities and to help them identify students with disabilities.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Assist local school systems in providing high-quality staff development training in a cost-effective way through regional coordinated services.

Eighty percent ofteachers attending staff development activities will indicate they have learned at least one new skill which will improve the educational programming available for students with disabilities.

Eighty percent ofparticipants attending staff development activities will make use of skill(s) learned in the workshop in their work with students with disabilities.

Assist local school systems in the identification of students with disabilities.
Assist parents and other agencies in locating appropriate resources for serving students with disabilities.

Eighty percent of local school systems staff (regular education and administrators) will demonstrate an increased knowledge of the characteristics and needs of students with disabilities.
Eighty percent of local school system staffwill demonstrate an increase in knowledge of effective modifications necessary for students demonstrating difficulties in the regular education classroom.
Increase the number of community agencies/service providers (e.g. doctors, Pre-Kindergarten, Head start) aware of characteristics and needs of students with disabilities.
Increase the availability of state of the art materials available for loan which will assist students with disabilities in becoming productive and successful citizens.
Eighty percent of parents and other agency staff will have increased knowledge in effective strategies which will assist students with disabilities to become productive and successful citizens.

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EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS TUITION GRANT FOR THE MULTI HANDICAPPED (Subprogram)

PURPOSE: Assist local school systems with I.) fmding and funding appropriate residential placements for students with disabilities in need, and 2.) Reintegration plans for students placed in private, out-of-state facilities as part of the Individualized Education Program (lEP) so the student may have the opportunity to develop into a successful, productive citizen.

GOALS
Students who cannot be appropriately provided an educational program in their Local School System (LSS) will be provided an appropriate educational placement and the LSS will receive the state share of funding for that placement.

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS
One hundred percent of students with disabilities needing residential placement will have their individualized education programs (IEPs) effectively implemented in the least restrictive environment.

There will be an adequate pool of in-state private residential placements which are in compliance with state standards.

Sixty-five percent of students with disabilities needing residential services will be placed in appropriate private residential facilities in Georgia.

PSYCHO EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WITH SEVERE EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVORIAL DISORDERS (Subprogram)

GOALS

PURPOSE: Provide a regional day educational program for students with severe emotional and behavioral disorders (SEBD) so they have the opportunity to develop into productive and successful citizens.
F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Maximize the numbers of students with SEBD in the community rather than in residential programs.

Twenty percent or less of students receiving psycho educational services.

Eighty percent of students leaving psycho educational services will be successfully functioning in their home, school, or community one year later.

Promote academic progress of students with SEBD.

Seventy percent of students served by psycho educational classes will improve their reading ability.

Ten percent of students receiving psycho educational services will improve their behavior enough within one school year to spend less time in psycho educational classes.

PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION (Subprogram)

GOALS

PURPOSE: Support special education services for children with disabilities ages three and four to decrease or eliminate their need for special education services in later years and to increase their success in school and later life.
F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Assist local school systems, psycho educational programs and other state-operated programs in the provision of special education and related services for preschool students with disabilities.

Increase the number of students with disabilities who no 101lger need special education services as a result of preschool services.
Increase the percentage of time students with disabilities I previously served through preschool special education spend in regular education.

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GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING (Subprogram)

PURPOSE: Provide a comprehensive and developmental guidance and counseling curriculum to help students in grades pre-K through 12 acquire skills necessary for success which complement skills traditionally provided in an academic program.

GOALS
Ensure that each student receives and demonstrates learner competencies in the self-knowledge component of the comprehensive and developmental guidance curriculum.
Ensure that each student receives and demonstrates learner competencies in the Career Planning component of the comprehensive and developmental guidance curriculum.
Ensure that each student receives and demonstrates learner competencies in the Educational/Occupational Exploration component ofthe comprehensive and developmental guidance curriculum.

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS
Sixty percent of students in middle school will be able to demonstrate learner competencies in self-knowledge.
Forty percent of students in middle school will be able to demonstrate learner competencies in career planning.
Fifty percent of students in middle school will be able to demonstrate learner competencies in educational/occupational exploration.

CROSSROADS ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAMS (Subprogram)

PURPOSE: Provide an alternative to traditional schools for disruptive students that will allow them to become productive citizens.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide chronically disruptive, committee and/or non-attending students in grades 6 - 12 with the social services, individualized instruction and/or transitions to other programs they need to become successful students and good citizens in the school and larger community.

Graduation rates of participants will improve.

To make the public schools safer and more secure by removing chronically disruptive students in grades 6 - 12 from the public school classroom.

Academic and social behavior of participants will improve when returned to public schools.

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK (SUBPROGRAM)

GOALS

PURPOSE: Provide interventions in socio-cultural and family conditions that impede academic success.
F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Ensure that appropriate interventions are applied to sociocultural and family conditions that impede the academic success of children and youth.

Seventy percent of children in middle school whose achievement is negatively impacted by socio-cultural and family conditions will receive appropriate interventions.

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STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION--Results-Based Budgeting

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES (SUBPROGRAM)

PURPOSE: Apply psychological principles of learning, behavior, and assessment to resolve student problems in schools using prevention as well as intervention strategies.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Ensure students receive psychological services appropriate to the presented problem.

Increase by 5% the successful resolution of student problems addressed by school psychologists in the regular middle school classroom.

LEADERSHIP ACADEMY-STAFF DEVELOPMENT (Subprogram)

PURPOSE: Provide state level administration and technical assistance to local school systems that sponsor or offer staff development opportunities designed to address identified needs of school and system personnel, to provide state level administration and coordination for the Georgia Vocational Staff Development Consortium (GVSDC) and to approve staff development unit (SDU) credit plans and applications.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide quality technical assistance and support for local school systems, RESAs and other agencies by providing information on staff development through telephone contacts and on-site visits.

Ninety- five percent of randomly-selected customers who received technical assistance on staff development will rate assistance as "good" or "excellent."

Coordinate the Georgia Vocational StaffDevelopment Consortium's (GVSDC) program which provides staff development opportunities for vocational educators.

Increase by 5% the annual number of GVSDC course participants.
Maintain a 90% local school system membership in the GVSDC.

Expand and diversify the number of contractors that provide GVSDC staff development courses for vocational educators.

Conduct annually two orientation training sessions for new staff developers, in collaboration with the Georgia Staff Development Council (GSDC), which will assist them in planning and implementing staff development at the local system and school level.

Ninety- five percent of randomly-selected new local school system staff developers who attended the two orientation training sessions will rate assistance in planning and implementing staff development at the local level as "good" or "excellent. "

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAM SERVICES (Subprogram)

PURPOSE: Provide services that support local boards of education, school and school system personnel as they work to improve student learning.

GOALS
Provide assistance to school, school system and RESA personnel and local boards of education as they plan and make decisions about school improvement.

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS
, Ninety percent of those requesting assistance with strategic or school improvement planning will respond that the assistance was "helpful" or "very helpful" in preparing their strategic or school improvement plan.

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Provide staff development to school/school systemlRESA personnel and local boards of education on a variety of topics related to improving school/system efficiency/effectiveness to improve student learning and achievement.

Ninety percent of staff development participants will respond on an evaluation instrument that the staff development was relevant to their needs that the presenter was knowledgeable and effective at providing the staff development and the content useful for school improvement.

At least 95% of those schools/school systemslRESAs/local boards of education who request staff development assistance for improving their efficiency/effectiveness at improving student learning and achievement will be provided assistance.

Provide information and broker services upon request to educational personnel to assist them with their school improvement efforts as they work to increase student learning and achievement.

Seventy percent of those who make requests will respond that the information/services provided were helpful and given in a timely manner.

SCHOOL RENEWAL AND SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS (Subprogram)

GOALS

PURPOSE: Support local boards of education, schools and school systems as they work to improve student learning and student achievement by providing leadership, assistance, opportunities and services related to a broad spectrum of invitational school renewal and school improvement programs.
F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide and encourage participation in programs that promote greater local control of schools and more flexibility in designing and implementing education programs to increase student learning and student achievement.

Seventy-five percent of those schools which become charter schools for the first time will report that the Charter School status was "helpful" or "very helpful" in support of programs that increase student learning and achievement.

Seventy-five percent of schools receiving waivers of Georgia Board of Education rules report that the local control and flexibility afforded by the waivers were "helpful" or "very helpful" in supporting programs that increase student learning and achievement.

Provide and encourage participation in incentive programs that promote enhanced and improved conditions for teachers as they work to increase student learning and achievement.

Provide to all approved participant schools that meet at least 80% of their previously-approved performance objectives a Pay for Performance award in the amount of $2,000 per certified staff member that promotes enhanced and improved conditions for student achievement.

Provide and encourage participation in mentoring programs that give students the adult role models they need to improve academic, social and career building skills.

Seventy-five percent of the school systems and nonprofit agencies which receive Middle School Mentoring grants will report increases in student achievement, conduct and attendance.

LEADERSHIP ACADEMY - TEACHER ACADEMY (Subprogram)
PURPOSE: Provide professional development opportunities to teachers in the form of conferences and other trainings in addition to the Mentor Program and a series of teacher advisory groups, in order to facilitate student achievement through teacher recognition and empowerment.

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GOALS
Ensure that local school systems involved in a mentoring program submit plans, applications, and stipend requests.
Provide technical assistance and support for local school systems, RESAs and other agencies by providing information in the area of teacher development through telephone contacts and on-site visits.
Conduct quarterly Teacher Advisory sessions for the superintendent's teacher advisory council in collaborations with the superintendent's office, which will assist teachers in planning and implementing development at the local system and school level.
Maintain and expand a statewide Teacher contact List for contact and networking.

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS
Eighty percent of local school systems will participate in protege teachers receiving mentoring assistance for professional development and improved student achievement.
Ninety percent ofrandomly-selected customers who received technical assistance in the area of teacher development through telephone contacts or on-site visits will rate assistance as "good" or "excellent".
Ninety percent of the Teacher Advisory Council will rate assistance in planning and implementing development at the local level as "good" or "excellent".
Ninety percent ofthe Teacher Contact List will rate assistance in planning and implementing development at the local level as "good" or "excellent".

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Attached Agencies Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

GEORGIA PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES COMMISSION

ENFORCEMENT OF ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR GEORGIA EDUCATORS

PURPOSE: Ensure that educators who hold a Georgia Educator Certificate adhere to the Code of Ethics and Perfonnance Standards for educators, so that communities and students in Georgia are served by competent and ethical educators.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Process case referrals in a timely manner.

Process 95% of case referrals for investigation within 30 days of the request in F.Y. 1999.

Provide high-quality statewide education seminars/workshops to Georgia educators.

Provide education seminars/workshops annually to 20% of school system administrators in F.Y. 1999.

Provide all requested education seminars in F.Y. 1999 to education majors enrolled in Georgia colleges and universities.

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Attached Agencies Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

OFFICE OF SCHOOL READINESS

PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM

PURPOSE: Provide 4-year-old children with a quality pre-school program that enables them to enter school ready to learn.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Increase the chances of academic success of 4-year-old children by providing them with a basic skills continuum that focuses on 6 areas of development: language and literacy, math, art, science, physical and social skills.

Ninety percent of kindergarten teachers will report satisfaction with program effectiveness and student readiness for kindergarten.
Ninety percent of parents will report satisfaction with program effectiveness and student readiness for kindergarten.

REGULATORY SERVICES

PURPOSE: Provide children in pre-kindergarten child development centers with a safe, appropriate learning environment and to promote high-quality, nutritious meal service in child care facilities.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Ensure that all pre-k child care development centers provide a safe, appropriate learning environment.

Increase the number of centers in F.Y. 1999 in compliance with critical indicators of safety by 5% over F.Y. 1998.

Serve high quality, nutritious meals in child development and child care centers.

Ninety percent of all participating centers will prepare and serve meals that meet USDA nutritional requirements.

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Results-Based Budgeting

Program Fund Allocations

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

AGENCY PROGRAMS

1. K-12

4,392,759,826 4,356,587,628

2. Technology

77,003,508

75,561,287

3. Federal Programs

515,959,491

1,426,154

TOTAL

4,985,722,825 4,433,575,069

ATTACHED AGENCY PROGRAMS

1. Professional Practices Commission

1,023,100

1,023,100

2. Office of School Readiness

214,020,357

212,128,949

TOTAL

215,043,457

213,152,049

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

5,200,766,282 4,646,727,118

F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

4,519,481,113 78,803,171 515,984,156
5,114,268,440

4,483,308,916 77,360,949 1,450,819
4,562,120,684

1,105,539 220,752,161 221,857,700 5,336,126,140

1,105,539 218,763,203 219,868,742 4,781,989,426

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Total Budgeted Positions as of October 1, 1997 -- 45

Board of Trustees

State Personnel Oversight Commission

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Public School Employees Retirement System, Trial Judges' and Solicitors' Retirement Fund, Georgia Legislative Retirement System, Georgia Defined Contribution Plan, and Superior Court Judges' and District Attorneys' Retirement Systems
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Financial Summary
Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget Classes/Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Other Funds Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

F.Y.1996 Expenditures
1,772,829 242,944 18,570 13,827 301,840
1,169,914 585,050 40,417
4,145,391

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
1,830,528 258,119 16,254 16,524 306,040
1,418,730 430,046 41,843
4,318,084

F.Y.1998 Current Budget
2,023,368 260,600 18,000 65,105 322,438
1,326,650 544,663 63,315
4,624,139

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection Level

Enhancements

Totals

2,042,086 230,100 18,000 1,450 327,900
1,363,105 556,432 44,001
4,583,074

2,042,086 230,100 18,000 1,450 327,900
1,363,105 556,432 44,001
4,583,074

4,145,391 4,145,391

4,318,084 4,318,084

4,624,139 4,624,139

4,583,074 4,583,074

4,583,074 4,583,074

Positions

44

44

45

45

45

Motor Vehicles

2

2

2

2

2

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Financial Summary

F.Y. 1999 Governor's Recommendations

Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Implementation ofH.B.661
Total Funds

Adjusted Base
2,048,352 260,600 18,000 65,105 322,438
1,326,650 544,663 63,315
4,649,123

Redirection Level

Funds

To Redirect

Additions

(6,266) (30,500)

(63,655) (19,314)

5,462 36,455 11,769

(119,735)

53,686

Redirection Totals
2,042,086 230,100 18,000 1,450 327,900
1,363,105 556,432 44,001
4,583,074

Enhancements
277,000 277,000

Totals
2,042,086 230,100 18,000 1,450 327,900
1,363,105 556,432 44,001 277,000
4,860,074

Less Federal & Other Funds: Other Funds Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

4,649,123 4,649,123

(119,735) (119,735)

53,686 53,686

4,583,074 4,583,074

277,000

4,583,074 4,583,074
277,000

Positions

45

Motor Vehicles

2

45

45

2

2

RECOMMENDED APPROPRIATION: The Employees' Retirement System is the budget unit for which the following State Fund Appropriation for F.Y. 1999 is recommended: $277,000.

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F.Y. 1999 Budget Summary

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

ADJUSTMENTS TO CURRENT BUDGET

F.Y. 1998 AGENCY FUNDS 1. Annualize the cost of the F.Y. 1998 salary adjustment.
ADJUSTED BASE

4,624,139 24,984
4,649,123

REDIRECTION FUNDS

FUNDS TO REDIRECT 1. Reduce operating cost in various object classes.
Total Funds to Redirect

(119,735) (119,735)

ADDITIONS I. Add funds for increased operating cost in computer charges, and investment and accounting services.
Total Additions TOTAL REDIRECTION LEVEL
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

53,686
53,686 4,583,074 4,583,074

ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

F.Y. 1998 STATE FUNDS 1. Fund the net impact of House Bill 6610n the Employees' Retirement System.
TOTAL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

277,000 277,000

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

277,000

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EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Roles and Responsibilities

By statute, the staff of the Employees' Retirement SYlltem of Georgia administers 11 separate systems/programs: Public School Employees' Retirement System, Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund, Superior Court Judges Retirement System, Superior Court Judges Retirement Fund, District Attorneys' Retirement System, District Attorneys' Retirement Fund, Legislative Retirement System, Georgia Defined Contribution Plan, State Employees' Retirement System, group term life insurance by contract with the State Employees' Assurance Department, and Social Security contracts with political subdivisions.

solicitor; and 1 juvenile court judge. These appointments are for 4-year terms.
STATE EMPLOYEES' ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT The Board of Directors consists of the Director of the Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services, the Commissioner of Labor, the State Auditor, the Commissioner of Personnel Administration and 2 members appointed by the Governor. The State Employees' Assurance Department contracts with the Employees' Retirement System to provide group term life insurance for members of the Employees' Retirement System.

EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Board of Trustees consists of 7 members as follows: the State Auditor, ex officio; the Director of the Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services, ex officio; the Commissioner of Personnel Administration, ex officio, 1 member appointed by the Governor; 2 members appointed by the first 4 members, (each of the 2 members have at least 5 years of creditable service with an agency included in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia); and a seventh and remaining trustee who must not hold public office, not be a member of the retirement system and have at least 10 years of experience in the investment of moneys. This member is appointed by the first 6 members. Non ex officio members serve 4-year terms.
PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
The Board of Trustees consists of the 7 Employees' Retirement System trustees plus 2 additional members appointed by the Governor for 4-year terms.
TRIAL JUDGES AND SOLICITORS RETIREMENT FUND
The Board of Trustees consists of the 7 Employees' Retirement System and 3 additional members appointed by the Governor as follows: 1 state court judge; 1 state court

GEORGIA LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND DEFINED CONTRIBUTION
These 2 plans are placed under the administration of the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia.
SOCIAL SECURITY COVERAGE FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE
In 1956, state legislation was enacted that designated the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia as the "state agency," authorized to enter, on behalf of the state, into an agreement with the Secretary of Health and Human Services to extend the benefits of the federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance system to the employees of the political subdivisions of the state.
PUBLIC RETIREMENT SYSTEM STANDARDS In 1983, legislation was enacted that defmed funding
standards, assured the actuarial soundness of any retirement or pension system supported wholly or partially from public funds, and established legislative control procedures to prevent the passage of retirement legislation without concurrent funding in accordance with defmed funding standards.
AUTHORITY Title 47, Chapters 2, 4,6,8,9, 10, 12, 13,18,19 & 22.

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Strategies and Services

ADMINISTRATION As indicated on the Roles and
Responsibilities page, staff of the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) has administrative responsibility for eleven plans/programs. Included are the group term insurance program for members of the ERS; the Georgia Defmed Contribution Plan for parttime, temporary and seasonal employees; maintenance of agreements with the Federal Secretary of Health and Human Services which enables employees of the state and its political subdivisions to be covered by the Social Security System; and eight separate retirement funds.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Since 1970, ERS has offered a
Pre-Retirement Program in the Atlanta area for prospective retirees of ERS who are within five years of retirement eligibility. In recent years the program was expanded. The programs are now called SERIES I, SERIES II, and SERIES III. With this expansion, ERS now offers educational planning for all members of the system. The seminars provide exploration and discussion of topics such as retirement, Social Security, Medicare, health insurance, estate planning and wills. Classes are coordinated by ERS staff with the assistance of outside resources.
GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE
By contract with the State Employees' Assurance Department, the ERS provides group term life insurance to members of the ERS. Upon employment, a system member receives insurance coverage equal to 18 times current monthly compensation. For most system members, the amount of insurance coverage is frozen at age 60 and decreases one percent a month until age 65. At age 65, coverage is fixed at 40 percent of the age 60 amount. For Employee Retirement System members hired on or after July 1,

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.Supcrior Court ltldges Retirement System .
Superior Court Judges Retirement Fand ..... District Attorneys' Retirement System. . ..
District Attorneys' Retirement Fund
..
Terminated Empl()ye.:SItniitledt() Benefits (NG! Yet Receiving Benefits): Employees' RetirementSystdn. Public School Employees' Retitetnent sysjreri~
Trial J>l!l'dges and Sol:iei$OfsRetiremeRt I WI." /. .. .
Legislative Retirement Systeat Superior COl!trt Judges. Retirt':itientSystem Superior Court Judges Retire~i(itlt Ftmd District Attorneys' RetiretnenltSystenl ...

1982, "new plan members", employee premiums are one-fourth of a percent of monthly salary and the state contributes one-fourth of a percent. For System members hired before July I, 1982, "old plan members", employee premiums are one-half of a percent, half of which is contributed by the state on behalf of the employee.
MEMBERSHIP Total membership in the eight
plans, including all three categories of active, retired and inactive was 271,112 as of June 30, 1997. An additional 86,262 were members of the Defined Contribution Plan as of June 30, 1997. The ERS estimates
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that approximately two-thirds of its annual operating budget is required to provide accounting for all active and inactive members, including the processing of refunds and monthly benefit payments due to terminated and retired members (See table.).
INVESTMENTS The ERS has its own "in-house"
Investment Services Division, which handles the day-to-day investment transactions with advice from five outside advisors. Five members of the ERS Board of Trustees along with the Executive Secretary comprise the Investment Committee. Investment recommendations made by the Investment Committee require

EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- Strategies and Services

approval by the entire ERS Board of Trustees (See table.).
1982 AMENDMENT EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
. In 1982, the ERS of Georgia Act was amended to assure future actuarial soundness. Members employed on or after July 1, 1982, are referred to as "new plan members." Members joining the ERS prior to July 1, 1982, are referred to as "old plan members." Approximately 70 percent of the ERS members have joined under the new plan provisions. A primary difference between the old plan and new plan provisions is in benefits. The "benefits formula factor" in the old plan allows for a range with a minimum of 1.45 percent up to a maximum of 2.2 percent for 35 or more years of creditable service. The "benefit formula factor" in the new plan allows for a fixed percent factor of 1.64 percentage regardless of the number of years of creditable service. A minimum of 10 years of creditable service is required under either plan.

ERS Investmt!nts
AS at June 3'0, 1997

Market Value:

..

Employees' Retirement Systeln

Pttblic School Employees' Retireme~t System

Trial Judges wad Solicitors Retireh)~ent Fund

Legislative Retirement System

Superior Court Judges Retirolnent System

Superior emirt judges Retirement Fund

District Attorneys' Retirement Systellil:

Employees' Croup 'fenn Life l~sm~ce Plan

Defmed Contribution Plan

SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAM STATE AGREEMENT
The ERS is authorized to enter, on behalf of the state and the political subdivisions of the state, an agreement with the secretary of health and human services that extends benefits of the federal old-age, survivors and disability insurance system to employees of the state and

political subdivisions of the state. There are over 2,000 political subdivisions (authorities, school boards and local governments). The majority of these are covered by the state agreement and their employees have Social Security benefits. The main activity in this program involved political subdivisions joining the state agreement.

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Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ERS)

PURPOSE: To provide all state personnel in qualified positions and their families retirement benefits relative to their service and compensation in the event of their retirement, death or disability.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Ensure adequate fmancing for future benefits due and other obligations of the Retirement System.

The agency will provide the long-tenn funding ofERS on an actuarial basis, which will ensure that sufficient assets will be accumulated to pay the statutory benefits of current and future retirees.

Invest prudently the Retirement System assets to obtain and maintain the long-tenn optimum value of the System.

The agency will obtain the highest available return on investments consistent with the preservation of principle while maintaining sufficient liquidity to react to the changing environment and to pay benefits when due.

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EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Results-Based Budgeting

AGENCY PROGRAMS 1. Employees' Retirement System

Program Fund Allocations

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

4,624,139

4,860,074

277,000

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

4,624,139

4,860,074

277,000

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STATE FORESTRY COMMISSION
Total Budgeted Positions as of October 1, 1997 -- 742

IHerly Foundation

~mm State Forestry Commission

Attached for Administrative Purposes Only

Director's Office 3

I I General Administration and Support Division

I
Administration and Accounting Section
33

Forest Utilization and Marketing Section
3

I
Forest Education Section
8

I
I Seedling Production
18

Reforestation Division I I
Tree Improvement
2

I
I
Protection and Management
667

Field Services Division
State Forest 3

I
I
Rural Fire Defense 5

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RECOMMENDED STATE APPROPRIATIONS FOR F.Y. 1999 INCREASE OVER F.Y. 1998 BUDGET REDIRECTION LEVEL

$35,195,415 $655,756
$35,195,415

HIGHLIGHTS

$657,942 is redirected as a result of the proposed consolidation of 20 county units into 8 multi-county units. The savings result primarily from eliminating 17 positions and associated operating costs. The Forestry Commission will offset any loss in service by changing its service delivery procedures throughout the state to have the closest available unit rather than the county unit respond to calls. Eight new centrally located multi-county unit offices will be constructed using $1.6 million in G.O. bonds.
$449,546 to increase temporary help for needed seasonal assistance in dispatch and clerical duties for fIre control.

$516,791 private contract. The addition of one new pilot position, funds for seasonal pilots and increases for regular operating expenses will be necessary with this contract's cancellation.
$90,000 to provide contract funding for air operations and fIre weather information necessitated by the proposed redirection of these positions.
$87,000 to install dedicated FAX lines in county units. The FAX machines are used to issue and record bum permits and receive weather information.

$681,087 to purchase 19 fIre plow transports and 15 pickup trucks for fIre protection. An aging fleet and the adoption of a more realistic vehicle replacement schedule necessitate these purchases.
$103,000 to fund vehicle repair and maintenance necessitated by the aging vehicle fleet.
$258,968 to assume the air detection responsibility in North Georgia due to the proposed cancellation of a

$40,000 to fund contract costs associated with site preparation and tree planting at Dixon State Forest and a fertilization research project.
$1.315 million in bonds for the modernization of HeTty laboratory equipment ($115,000) and for the construction of a warehouse ($1.2 million) to enable HeTty to take advantage of a crucial business opportunity (see Regents).

Forestry Commission Consolidation Plan
Counties Consolidating into New Offices

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Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Capital Outlay Ware County Grant for Road
Maintenance Ware County Tax for
Southern Forest World
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

F.Y.1996 Expenditures
29,203,482 7,051,970 259,203 1,281,727 1,765,859 53,757 1,139,500 533,891 1,001,588 308,377 60,000
30,000

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
28,807,010 7,103,449 282,321 1,041,816 1,544,273 22,578 1,752,443 329,587 1,012,376 269,869 60,000
28,500

F.Y.1998 Current Budget
28,662,209 5,636,892 161,926 668,913 1,598,518 21,420 1,161,403 323,000 925,319 241,752 60,000
28,500

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection

Level

Enhancements

Totals

28,764,689 5,816,744 162,613 1,421,975 1,649,581 21,420 848,247 274,000 1,161,055 241,752 60,000

1,600,000

28,764,689 5,816,744 162,613 1,421,975 1,649,581 21,420 848,247 274,000 1,161,055 1,841,752 60,000

28,500

28,500

42,689,354

42,254,222

39,489,852

40,450,576

1,600,000

42,050,576

2,298,156 5,232,770
7,530,926 35,158,428
803 756

2,009,233 5,261,751
7,270,984 34,983,238
773 754

822,000 4,128,193
4,950,193 34,539,659
752 739

822,000 4,315,230
5,137,230 35,313,346
725 736

1,600,000

822,000 4,315,230
5,137,230 36,913,346
725 736

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Budget Classes/Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Capital Outlay Ware County Grant for Road
Maintenance Ware County Tax for
Southern Forest World
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

STATE FORESTRY COMMISSION
Financial Summary

F.Y. 1999 Governor's Recommendations

Adjusted Base
29,319,683 5,581,681 162,613 740,888 1,649,581 21,420 1,206,838 274,000 1,073,555 241,752 60,000
28,500

Redirection Level

Funds To Redirect

Additions

(1,186,412) (62,464)

513,487 298,027

681,087

(516,791)

158,200 87,000

Redirection Totals
28,646,758 5,817,244 162,613 1,421,975 1,649,581 21,420 848,247 274,000 1,160,555 241,752 60,000
28,500

Enhancements

40,360,511

(1,765,667)

1,737,801

40,332,645

822,000 4,315,230
5,137,230 35,223,281
752 736

(1,765,667)
(31) (8)

1,737,801

822,000 4,315,230
5,137,230 35,195,415
722 728

Totals
28,646,758 5,817,244 162,613 1,421,975 1,649,581 21,420 848,247 274,000 1,160,555 241,752 60,000
28,500
40,332,645
822,000 4,315,230
5,137,230 35,195,415
722 728

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F.Y. 1999 Budget Summary

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

ADJUSTMENTS TO CURRENT BUDGET

F.Y. 1998 STATE APPROPRIATIONS 1. Annualize the cost of the F.Y. 1998 salary adjustment 2. Restore funding for 8 positions which were not redirected in F.Y. 1998 as originally planned.

34,539,659 270,690 412,932

ADJUSTED BASE

35,223,281

REDIRECTION FUNDS

FUNDS TO REDIRECT 1. Cancel the air detection contract for North Georgia and assume full responsibilities for air detection through a reallocation of existing resources (see additions #3). 2. Eliminate 17 positions ($595,478) and related costs ($62,464) in conjunction with the consolidation of 20 county units into 8 multi-county units with new unit locations, facilities (see capital outlay), and service delivery procedures. 3. Abolish 3 non-fire control positions in Field Services. 4. Eliminate 1 welder position ($26,940), the State Air Operations Supervisor position ($62,101), the Fire Weather Data Information position ($75,020), and the videographer position ($40,378) at the Macon Headquarters. 5. Abolish 5 service forester positions located in the district offices.

(516,791) (657,942)
(105,047) (204,439)
(281,448)

Total Funds to Redirect

(1,765,667)

ADDITIONS 1. Provide contract funding for air operations ($40,000) and fire weather information ($50,000). 2. Provide contract funds for the county co-op agreements signed with Atlanta metro-area counties ($28,200) to provide fire-fighting services, and increased costs for contracts at Dixon State Forest ($40,000). 3. Increase regular operating funds ($195,027) and provide funds for 1 additional pilot position ($30,487) to assume full air detection responsibilities in North Georgia. 4. Increase temporary help funds needed for adequate fire control. 5. Provide funds to reduce the vehicle replacement schedule from a 25 year to a 20 year cycle with a focus on transports for fire equipment. 6. Increase motor vehicle expense funds for repair and maintenance of an aging fleet. 7. Install dedicated FAX lines in county units and district offices to provide better and faster response to landowners seeking bum permits and required weather information.

90,000 68,200
258,968
449,546 681,087
103,000 87,000

Total Additions

1,737,801

TOTAL REDIRECTION LEVEL

35,195,415

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GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDAnONS

ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

CAPITAL OUTLAY ,1. Construct 8 new facilities for effectively servicing counties involved in the consolidation of 20 county units into 8 multi-county unts. business opportunities. 2. Herty Foundation - Modernize laboratory equipment ($115,000) and construct a warehouse for new business opportunities ($1,200,000).

See G.O. Bonds
See Regents G.O. Bonds

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

35,195,415

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Functional Budget Summary

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

TOTAL

STATE

1. Reforestation

1,859,526

25,710

2,020,853

2. Field Services

33,487,912

30,539,690

33,950,432

31,002,210

3. General Administration and Support

4,142,414

3,974,259

4,361,360

4,193,205

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

39,489,852

34,539,659

40,332,645

35,195,415

RECOMMENDED APPROPRIATION: The State Forestry Commission is the budget unit for which the following State Fund Appropriation is recommended for F.Y. 1999: $35,195,415.

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STATE FORESTRY COMMISSION
Roles and Responsibilities

The State Forestry Commission is responsible for the perpetuation of Georgia's public and private forest resources by furnishing forest tree seedlings, protecting the forest through fire and disease control, managing and utilizing forest products and providing educational programs in forested areas. At the same time, the commission strives to emphasize the environmental and economic value of the state's forests.
Forestry contributes $17.4 billion to the state's economy and provides more than 144,000 jobs in Georgia. The Forestry Commission protects and manages Georgia's 24 million acres of forest land, which represents an approximate $36 billion asset.
The Forestry Commission has three budget unit divisions:
Reforestation Field Services General Administration and Support The Forestry Commission provides a wide variety of services to the rural forest landowner and offers technical assistance to landowners in urban areas.
FOREST PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT Forest Protection, the primary function of the Forestry
Commission, includes a statewide network of county and district offices adequately supplied with manpower and equipment necessary for the suppression of Georgia's more than 9,000 annual wildfires. The basic fire suppression function includes the prompt detection and reporting of fires. This is followed by a powerful initial attack with trained firefighters operating crawler tractor-plow units and water trucks. The effectiveness of the Forest Protection program is a direct result of properly maintained equipment that can be quickly mobilized at the early phases of a forest fire. The average size fire in Georgia is four acres while the average for the southern region is 13 acres and the national average is 42 acres. The success ofthe program is credited to the manpower and equipment, including fire detection aircraft, being maintained in a constant state of readiness in order to respond during the early phases of a forest fire.
The Rural Fire Defense program is the most valuable forest protection community outreach program offered by the Forestry Commission. This program has provided 812 fire departments located in 140 counties a total of 1,203 pieces of low cost/lease fire equipment. The Commission also provides assistance with training and operations for local fire departments statewide.
In the area of Forest Management, the Commission provides technical assistance and service to private and industrial landowners. Multiple forest resource management is encouraged and promoted through forest stewardship on both public and private lands. Other forest management responsibilities of the Department include forest health monitoring (which includes periodic insect and disease evaluations, surveys and eradication), promotion of forest

quality, education and compliance surveys, promotion and maintenance of RC&D and providing cost-share technical assistance to the forest landowner in establishing sound forestry practices. Additionally, the Department conducts the management of four state-owned and two non-state forests using forest stewardship principles and the training of 77 field foresters.
REFORESTATION The role of the Reforestation Division is to provide
high quality, genetically superior forest tree seedlings to the citizens of Georgia at a reasonable price without cost to the taxpayer. Reforestation efforts are accomplished through the Commission's tree improvement and seedling production program, its intensively managed seed orchards, its low-cost seed cleaning and conditioning plant and its two tree seedling nurseries.
EDUCATION AND URBAN FORESTRY In order for the State to maintain its leadership role as
one of the top forestry states in the nation, the Forestry Commission believes in providing information about forest resources and their contributions to the economy and the environment to the public and targeted audiences. The role of the Education and Urban Forestry program is to inform the public via all media areas about the importance of forest resources to the State's economy, environment and quality of life for all citizens. The responsibility of the Urban Forestry program is to provide leadership and technical assistance in establishing and maintaining sustainable urban and community forests and provide professional expertise to resolve conflicts between people and forest resources. The program is responsible for the administration of more than $300,000 in federal grants to Georgia communities.
UIllJZATION, MARKEI1NG AND DEVELOPMENf The Commission provides technical assistance to
Georgia's small to medium forest product companies in the area of wood utilization (fiber supply and recycling of wood products) to ensure that these industries remain a strong and stable force in the state and local economy. The commission also provides input about fiber supply to the Georgia Pulp and Paper Initiative.
ATTACHED AGENCY The Herty Foundation supports Georgia's pulp and
paper industry by providing research and product development opportunities to manufacturers at its facility in Savannah. This support consists of providing laboratory services and several pilot scale production paper machines to allow Georgia's pulp and paper manufacturers to conduct research, develop new or improve existing products.
AUTHORITY Title 12-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Strategies and Services

The protection, regeneration and effective management of Georgia's more than 24 million acres of forestland, with an estimated value of $36 billion, is the primary responsibility of the commission. Through the combined efforts of reforestation, forest protection and management and utilization programs, the Georgia Forestry Commission continues to provide an invaluable service to all the state's forest related industries while saving landowners millions of dollars each year. Georgia continues to plant more trees each year than any other state in the nation and has the best fire control record in the southeast - a ten-year average of 8,935 fires burning an average 3.96 acres (see table on next page).
With the implementation of redirection in the budget process, the Forestry Commission took a hard look at how it provided its services in Georgia. As a result of a creative and thorough analysis over the last 3 years, the Commission has significantly changed the way it fights fires without altering the quality of its services. The impact of the redirection packages has been broad. The Commission has significantly reduced the number of fire tower operators in the state and gone to more effective methods of detecting fires. The addition of GPS locating systems has improved its ability to map the exact location of fires. Establishing contracts for service with metro-area counties has reduced costs in areas with mostly urban forests. Finally, for F.Y. 1999 the Commission will consolidate offices and air operations to further improve response time while reducing costs. In F.Y. 1999, the Forestry Commission promises to be more effective and efficient than ever before.
FIRE PROTECTION Fire control is administered
through a network of county units and 12 district offices. With the F.Y. 1999 redirection, the commission will no longer fight fires solely with the unit in the county of the fire, but will instead

move to a "closest available resource" service-delivery mechanism. This will allow the Forestry Commission to continue its consolidation and devolution of fire protection services with the consolidation of 20 county units into 8 multi-county units with annual savings of at least $657,942 in state funds.
Fire suppression equipment is vital to the Forestry Commission's operations, especially considering that with the F.Y. 1999 redirection the Forestry Commission will have reduced its personnel count by 9.6% over three years. The Commission's equipment consists of 341 tractor-plow bulldozers with accompanying transport trucks and trailers. The current budgeted replacement cycle for these transports is over 44 years. With this in mind, the Governor's F.Y. 1999 recommendation includes an additional $681,087 for motor vehicle purchases to implement a more efficient vehicle replacement cycle so as to ensure fire suppression equipment can be taken to any fire. Fire suppression equipment is used to plow approximately 22,000 miles of landowner requested firebreaks each year and 1,000,000 acres of forest land is prescribe burned annually to reduce the debris likely to fuel larger fires. The installation of presuppression firebreaks is the most popular service offered by the Forestry Commission to landowners in the state.
Fire detection and suppression are supplemented with the use of 18 state owned single engine airplanes that will operate air detection flight patterns in 8 newly designated regions. These new regions are the result of the cancellation of the air detection contract for North Georgia, allowing the Commission to consolidate all state air operations while saving the state money. With the cancellation of this contract, the Commission will hire 1 additional pilot and seasonal help to patrol these 8 regions. Three UH-IH helicopters acquired through the Federal Excess Property Program at no cost to the state are also part of the air detection program.

Continued improvements in response time, suppression capability, and technology are critical to the operation of the fire protection program. This is the third year that the commission has utilized Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers to more accurately map the location of fires detected via aircraft. The use of this technology, in coordination with previously mentioned improvements in response time and suppression capability, assists the commission in successfully providing the best fire protection in the southeastern states to Georgia's landowners.
In response to the increased number of homes and other structures being built in forested areas throughout Georgia, the Commission conducts the Rural Fire Defense Program. The Rural Fire Defense Program provides low-cost fire-fighting equipment and technical assistance to local communities. To date, more than 1,200 fire trucks have been built and leased to rural fire departments under this program.
In 1988, the State Legislature added the outdoor burning permit requirements to the Forest Fire Protection Act. This law requires all citizens wishing to conduct outdoor burning to call their local Forestry Commission office and consult with a Forest Ranger for a permit number. Over 1Y2 million permits have been issued since the permit law began. The permit system is a valuable fire prevention tool. By regulating the days that bum permits are issued, the Commission has prevented smoke problems caused by large forestry bums. The bum permits also provide Rangers with information as to the location and time of outdoor bums, which greatly improves their ability to respond to fires reported by citizens. The Governor's F.Y. 1999, recommendation includes $87,000 for dedicated FAX lines in county units to provide better response to landowners seeking bum permits and to transmit weather information necessary to the permit process.

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REFORESTATION The Commission's Seed Orchard
Program provides a reliable source of tre'e seed and the opportunity to exploit the genetic potential of our forest trees. The seed orchards currently being established are projected to increase growth by 30 percent. This 30 percent increase will result in an average per acre value of $3,195 at the 35-year rotation.
Through the Flint River and Walker nurseries, the commission offers approximately 50 million tree seedlings for sale to Georgia landowners in an effort to encourage reforestation. These seedlings reforest approximately 71,000 acres each year, helping to reduce the gap between acres harvested and regenerated, while at the same time providing wildlife food and habitat, preventing soil erosion, and enhancing urban or rural aesthetics.
FOREST MANAGEMENT Programs and services offered to
private landowners in the Forest Management Program include

reforestation, site preparation, forest

management plans, timber marking,

forester referrals, insect and disease

detection, timber stand improvement,

natural regeneration, and marketing of

state forest products. Through forest

stewardship, the Commission

encourages and enables non-industrial

private landowners to practice better

stewardship of their woodlands,

including timber, wildlife, soil, water,

historic, scenic and recreational

resources. Many of the federal

government's forest management

programs, such as the stewardship

program, are available to landowners

through the Forestry Commission.

In addition to the landowner

services, the State Forestry

Commission manages the Dixon

Memorial, Baldwin, and Alamo State

Forests and the Gracewood, Dawson,

and Paulding Forests. Through

management of the state's forests, the

Commission promotes multiple

resource

management

and

environmental awareness in the areas

of timber, soil, water, wildlife,

recreation, and aesthetics.

UTILIZATION, MARKETING, AND DEVELOPMENT
The forest utilization efforts of the commission include providing technical assistance to the forestry community of wood manufacturers, contractors, banks, entrepreneurs and other state agencies to ensure an efficient, sustainable, productive forest resource that will provide job creation opportunities for Georgians. These services range from encouraging efficient use of wood in the manufacturing process, providing information on recycling of wood and wood products, collecting and analyzing marketing and resource data, and expanding markets for Georgia's forest products.
The commission's compilation of the Forest Inventory Analysis on a five-year cycle has proven to be a success with landowners and forest product industries. The compilation of vital information about forest resources, health and productivity levels is expected to significantly impact forest planning to the benefit of the $17.4 billion industry in the state.

30
25
20
Acres
15
10

Average Fire Size for Southeastern States (1986-1996)

29.25

Ga.

N.C.

s.C.

Ala.

Tenn.

Miss.

Ky.

Fla.

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STATE FORESTRY COMMISSION
Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

FOREST FIRE PROTECTION

PURPOSE: Protect Georgia's 23.4 million acres of forest resources from destructive wildfIres with minimum environmental disturbance.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

To prevent and suppress all wildfIres in a timely manner.

Maintain the fIve-year average acre size of forest fIres in the state at 3.85 while consolidating and downsizing the fIre protection program.

Maintain the state's position as number one in the Southeast in fIre protection as determined by the fIve-year average fIre size.

Develop a measure to evaluate the effectiveness of prescribed burning and bum permits as a fIre prevention technique.

Achieve basic structural fIre coverage in all rural areas by assisting local governments in building fIre fIghting capability.

Ensure that at least 75% ofrural communities have structural fIre-fIghting capabilities by providing affordable equipment, planning assistance, and training. (Interim activity measure)

Suppress wildfIres in an environmentally sensitive manner at a reasonable cost.

Develop a measure of the environmental impact of forest fIrefIghting techniques.

FOREST MANAGEMENT

PURPOSE: Optimize the economic and environmental benefIts of Georgia's forests by providing leadership and technical assistance in managing forest resources.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Increase the productivity of Georgia's forests by developing and making available to Georgia landowners a genetically improved source of southern pine seedlings and other species appropriate for planting in Georgia.

Provide Georgia landowners with seedlings that produce at least 10% more pulpwood volume through the use of intensive nursery management, improved genetic resources, and optimal seed collection and handling.

Optimize the long-term use ofGeorgia's forest resources through reforestation efforts.

Slow the gap between forest acres harvested and acres reforested by 5%.

Strengthen resource planning in the forestry industry through the provision of timely, accurate information on forest resources in all physiographic regions by conducting the Georgia Forestry Inventory Analysis (GFIA).

Ensure that 90% of forest related businesses that use GFIA information agree that it aids in the planning of company strategy.

Sustain and improve community forest resources by providing community assistance in the implementation of local programs.

Increase by 5% the number of communities that achieve Tree City USA certifIcation, have newly established tree boards; or for which ordinances or policy have been developed or revised.

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Results-Based Budgeting

AGENCY PROGRAMS 1. Forest Fire Protection 2. Forest Management

Program Fund Allocations

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

29,608,094 9,881,758

28,015,567 6,524,092

32,978,593 7,354,052

31,022,723 4,172,692

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

39,489,852

34,539,659

40,332,645

35,195,415

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GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Total Budgeted Positions as of October 1, 1997 -- 739
Board of Public Safety

Director
Executive Assistant Director
2

2
Administration Staff 33

I Georgia Crime Information Center
135

Investigative Division 399

I Division ofForensic Sciences
168

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GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

RECOMMENDED STATE APPROPRIATIONS FOR F.Y. 1999 INCREASE OVER F.Y. 1998 BUDGET REDIRECTION LEVEL

$48,456,669 $241,503
$48,456,669

HIGHLIGHTS

$1.5 million to increase the salaries for GBI's sworn agents and scientists. In order to retain qualified agents and scientists in the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Governor has recommended an extra pay increase. The Governor is recommending $940,000 to increase the starting salaries for an estimated 300 agents and $585,000 to increase the starting salaries for an estimated 119 scientists. This is in addition to the GaGain pay for performance increase.
$171,236 to add 1 technician and fill 6 vacant scientist positions for the crime laboratories statewide to assist with

an increased number of cases each year and to minimize the backlog in crime analysis.
$205,000 to staff a medical examiner program at the new Summerville laboratory. The F.Y. 1999 recommendation funds 2 positions, fills 1 vacancy and provides related expenses.
$1.3 million in bonds to construct a new facility adjacent to the headquarters laboratory to expand the medical examiner services provided by that laboratory. This new facility will relieve overcrowding that currently exists at the headquarters laboratory.

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SOOili::j~ 28,501 Tennessee,:1:1::1:1:::1:[1::1:;::1::::1:1::::1: 1::1:;1:1::1::::1:1:1:1tili~i.::::~::::::::::::::::::1 28,536

GBI Special Agents Proposed Beginning Salary Compared to Other States

Georgia:

29,382

N0rth:::I~~~:11;9':::572

Florida:::1::~1:1:~:1:1:1:~:1:1~1::1:1;j1:~1:~::::~:1:1::1:1:~:1~::~:~1~1:~:1:~:1~1:~:~:~:1~:~~:~::~1:~:~f:;11;1:1~;~:1:1:1:1*1:;1:;t:;::~:~1:::1:1::1~:1:1:1~1:1:~:~1:1:~1:1I:I1:'~':I:H'1 34,291

," ... .............................................

20,000

25,000

30,000

35,000

40,000

South carolin~.:[:111::1:1:11:::IIIII:1 23,433

A1abamailllwmwlll 24,000

Michigan':1:1:1:1:~:1:11:1:1:11:1:1:~:1:1:1:1:1:1:1:11:1:~:1:1:1:1:1:1:1:1:I~11:II:1:1I:1I:I 27,018
IIIinois[i:1:11II:~1::::1:1:1I:1:1I:1:1*1:1:1II:1:1:1:1I:~:1:~:11~:1:1:::1:1111111:1:1:1:1:1~1:1:. 28,248
North carolin~.~1'ii:~~!!i!:!~!i!i!:i:!i!i!1~#~!I~!1!1!1 !:l!i!l!i!1i!I!~i!i!i!i!i!i!i!!!il!I!I!I!1 !1!1!!i!:;~I:I:i::i~li1~i1ri:r!I:i:i:ri~' 31,102

GBI Scientists Proposed Beginning Salary Compared to Other States

i Georgia~

32,238

20,000

25,000

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30,000
217

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35,000

. . . . . . r
40,000

45,000

GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Capital Outlay Evidence Purchase
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

F.Y.1996 Expenditures
35,010,157 5,752,180 543,777 1,153,253 2,046,868 2,259,816 2,483,629 2,697,520 983,906 478,829 549,802
53,959,737

F.Y. 1997 Expenditures
38,794,797 5,957,936 498,113 1,221,933 1,023,754 2,287,739 3,003,659 824,085 963,873 37,106 508,566
55,121,561

F.Y.1998 Current Budget
37,149,870 4,484,186
477,225 294,000 580,490 2,086,425 920,145 635,355 1,103,470
484,000
48,215,166

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection Level

Enhancements

Totals

36,807,459 4,529,663
401,879 1,147,050
580,490 566,625 2,472,045 635,355 1,011,739
415,628
48,567,933

2,074,740 58,400 7,600
17,100
2,644 9,180,000
5,073 1,867,294
13,212,851

38,882,199 4,588,063
409,479 1,147,050
597,590 566,625 2,474,689 9,815,355 1,016,812 1,867,294 415,628
61,780,784

6,937,681 453,851
7,391,532 46,568,205
729 486

6,311,455 632,563
6,944,018 48,177,543
739 503

48,215,166
739 501

48,567,933
723 501

13,212,851 19

61,780,784
742 501

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GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Financial Summary

F.Y. 1999 Governor's Recommendations

Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Capital Outlay Evidence Purchase
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

Adjusted Base 37,457,637 4,489,663 397,879 294,000 555,490 2,106,025 920,145 603,355 1,009,739
484,000 48,317,933
250,000 250,000 48,067,933
739 501

Redirection Level

Funds

To Redirect

Additions

369,136

(1,539,400)

7,100 1,551,900

(1,539,400)

1,928,136

(1,539,400)

1,928,136 2

Redirection Totals
37,826,773 4,489,663
397,879 294,000 562,590 566,625 2,472,045 603,355 1,009,739
484,000
48,706,669

Enhancements

250,000 250,000 48,456,669
741 501

Totals 37,826,773 4,489,663
397,879 294,000 562,590 566,625 2,472,045 603,355 1,009,739
484,000 48,706,669
250,000 250,000 48,456,669
741 501

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GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
F.Y. 1999 Budget Summary

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

ADJUSTMENTS TO CURRENT BUDGET

F.Y. 1998 STATE APPROPRIATIONS 1. Annualize the cost of the F.Y. 1998 salary adjustment. 2. Adjust the operating budget for the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) by $122,000 and the Investigative Division by $128,000. Additionally, GCIC's state funds budget reflects a reduction of $250,000 to recognize the collection offees for the processing of fingerprint cards.

48,215,166 352,767 (500,000)

ADJUSTED BASE

48,067,933

REDIRECTION FUNDS

FUNDS TO REDIRECT 1. Eliminate a contract with the Georgia Building Authority (GBA) to manage and provide security for the headquarters building. A balance of $250,000 will be retained for GBA to provide maintenance assistance in cases of emergency.
Total Funds to Redirect

(1,539,400) (1,539,400)

ADDITIONS 1. Privatize the maintenance and security needs of the GBI Headquarters building. 2. Add 1 technician position for the headquarters laboratory to handle all evidence received for processing. 3. Provide 9 months funding to fill 6 vacant scientist positions, one for each of the regional laboratories. 4. Add I medical examiner, 1 pathology assistant, funds to fill 1 vacant secretary and related expenses to staff a medical examiner program at Summerville.
Total Additions

1,551,900 23,446 147,790
205,000
1,928,136

TOTAL REDIRECTION LEVEL
ENHANCEMENT FUNDS
ENHANCEMENTS 1. Fund an increase to the target salary level for agents ($940,000) and scientists ($585,000), with a minimum of 4% to help bring them to parity as compared to similar jobs in the private sector or other governments. (This is in addition to the GaGain pay for performance increase.)
CAPITAL OUTLAY 1. Construct a building adjacent to the Atlanta laboratory to provide additional space for a morgue and autopsy area.
TOTAL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

48,456,669 See Pay Package
See Bonds,
o

TOTAL STATE FUNDS 220

48,456,669

GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Functional Budget Summary

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

TOTAL

STATE

I., Administration

4,324,259

4,324,259

4,129,925

4,129,925

2. Investigative Division 3. Forensic Science Division

24,306,898 11,287,185

24,306,898 11,287,185

24,341,392 11,769,030

24,341,392 11,769,030

4. Georgia Crime Information Center

8,296,824

8,296,824

8,466,322

8,216,322

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

48,215,166

48,215,166

48,706,669

48,456,669

RECOMMENDED APPROPRIATION: The Georgia Bureau oflnvestigation is the budget unit for which the following State Fund Appropriation is recommended for F.Y. 1999: $48,456,669.

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GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Roles and Responsibilities

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) serves as a primary investigation and enforcement agency in the state's fight against crime and corruption.
Upon request, the GBI provides investigative and enforcement support services to local and federal law enforcement agencies throughout the state. In addition to conducting general and special investigations, the bureau provides forensic laboratory examinations and collects data on crime and criminals. Numerous programs are operational and the latest technological advancements in crime fighting are in place to combat drug trafficking and other crimes.
The operations of the GBI include a staff of 741 employees. These employees are located at the Bureau Headquarters, and are strategically housed in 15 General Investigation Offices, 4 Regional Drug Enforcement Offices and 5 Regional Crime Laboratories through which the various support services are carried out
GENERAL INVESTIGATION The mission of the General Investigation Section,
within the investigative division is to provide assistance to local law enforcement agencies in the investigation of crimes committed throughout the state on a daily basis. The office also has original jurisdiction in the investigation of crimes committed on state property; the enforcement laws governing non-tax paid alcohol and tobacco; and the investigation of crimes committed on the basis of race, creed, religion or national origin. The majority of the manpower resources are distributed among the 15 regional field offices and the 4 regional drug enforcement offices. The regional field offices conduct general investigations of all crimes and comprise the most significant program in the General Investigation Section of the division's budget. The regional drug enforcement offices investigate all levels of drug trafficking with an emphasis on major violators. There are 7 specialized areas of operations:
Crime Analysis Unit. Crime Scene Specialist Program. Financial Investigations Unit. Intelligence Unit. Multi-Jurisdictional Task Forces. Polygraph Unit. A number of services are provided to assist local agencies in solving crimes throughout the state:
Aid in the detection, apprehension and conviction of criminals, and behavioral science related services.

Criminal investigations into auto thefts, car jacking, organized crime, fugitives, and controlled substances.
Arson investigations. Publications and dissemination of the Criminal Activity Bulletin. Polygraph exams for other criminal justice agencies upon request. Assistance with security and crowd control for major organized events and civil disturbances in the state.
FORENSIC SERVICES The Division of Forensic Sciences operates the
headquarters laboratory in Atlanta and 6 regional laboratories in Savannah, Columbus, Augusta, Moultrie, Macon and Summerville. The laboratories examine submitted evidence, report scientific conclusions about that submitted evidence, and testify in court about results. These services must be timely and as up-to-date as possible to satisfy the needs of the courts and the police. The Headquarters Laboratory consists of the following programs:
Administration Criminalistics DNA Database Drug Identification SerologylDNA Questioned Document Implied Consent Photography Toxicology Latent Examiner FirearmsIdentification Medical Examiner Services.
GEORGIA CRIME INFORMATION CENTER The role of the Crime Information Center includes the
operation of a statewide Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Network, linking criminal justice agencies to automated state and national information databases. The center also operates and maintains a central repository of statistical data describing the nature and extent of reported crime known under the name of its FBI counterpart, the Uniform Crime Reporting system. It performs audits of Georgia's criminal justice agencies.
AUTHORITY Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Strategies and Services

Continuing his tradition of

upgrading the capabilities and

efficiency of the Georgia Bureau of

Investigation (GBI) each year,

Governor Miller is providing a special

bep.efit for GBI agents and scientists

in his F.Y. 1999 budget

recommendations-an extra pay

incentive.

The following pay increases are

proposed to help bring agents and

scientists to parity as compared in

similar jobs in the private sector or in

the employ of other governments:

AGENTS-Increase

the

beginning salary for agents from

$24,052 to $29,382; move agents that

are paid below target to GeorgiaGain

established target; and provide a 4%

increase for agents that are paid above

target.

SCIENTISTS-Increase the

beginning salary for scientists from

$32,238 to $34,305; move scientists

that are paid below target to

GeorgiaGain established target; and

provide a 4% increase for scientists

that are paid above target.

The GBI is losing agents and

scientists to federal law enforcement

and private companies for better pay

and benefits. Their starting salaries

are the lowest of Georgia's police

departments, the lowest of 8 southern

states and the lowest after 5 and 10

years of employment of 8 southern

states that were surveyed.

The Governor has recommended

$940,000 to support the agent's salary

increases and $585,000 to support the

scientist's salary increases for a total

recommendation of $1,525,000.

CRIME INFORMATION CENTER
AUTOMATED FINGERPRINT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (AFIS) -- AFIS technology automates the processing of criminal, latent and applicant fingerprints with speed and accuracy. The processing of criminal documents such as fingerprint cards and reports of final disposition create and update computerized criminal history records which are used by all

criminal justice agencies throughout the state and nation. These records are also used to respond to inquiries for applicant background checks. Latent prints submitted from law enforcement agencies are processed for the purpose of providing investigative leads or positive identification of a suspect.
Remote sites where AFIS workstations are communicating with the GBI's AFIS are capable of sending and receiving electronic fingerprint images and making fingerprint identifications remotely.
AFIS now electronically receives

thumbs for each offender and total 1,116,811 records. Latent cognizant files total 762,149 and represents 10 fingers stored for each offender. The database also contains 4,200 prints lifted from crime scenes that do not match any prints in the tenprint files or the latent cognizant files. These prints are stored for future reference. The chart below represents significant productivity data since the inception of AFIS.
Automation of final disposition information is occurring in 2 ways. Agencies can enter final dispositions directly into the computerized

Activity
AFIS Searches AFIS Matches AFIS/CCH Records Initiated/Updated CCH Records Disseminated Tenprint to Latent Inquiries

Production
524,028 330,032 591,866 792,903 464,048

fingerprint images transmitted directly from live scan terminals, and remote agencies search and update AFIS and the Computerized Criminal History (CCH) data bases. This recent upgrade of live scan images replaces the old inked impressions. Fingerprint images are captured electronically for transmission or for printing on a hard copy fingerprint card.
In the F.Y. 1998 Amended Budget, Governor Miller has recommended $550,000 via a grant included in the Department of Community Affairs for 5 AFIS remote stations. These stations will be located in Whitfield County, Richmond County, Bibb County, Clarke County and Muscogee County. Local law enforcement agencies in these 5 counties and in surrounding counties will be able to take advantage of this advance technology to access the AFIS database.
The AFIS database files currently total 1,878,960. Tenprint files store 2
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criminal history database via the GO

Network and a second transaction

from specially designed case

management software. Electronic

updates of final dispositions from

both types of automated courts

accounted for approximately 14% of

the judicial data to GCIC.

GBI plans for future upgrades to

handle the increase in submissions

and to take advantage of new

technology through remote terminals

installed throughout the state in local

law enforcement agencies.

CRIMINAL

JUSTICE

INFORMATION SYSTEM (CnS)

NETWORK--The cns network

provides law enforcement and other

criminal justice agencies quick access

to critical state and national and

driver's records; vehicle, boat and

airplane registrations; stolen vehicles

and property; wanted persons; and

missing children and adults. There

are currently 5,217 tenninals on the

cns Network. During F.Y. 1997, the

GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION -- Strategies and Services

system processed 120,604,086

messages.

UNIFORM

CRIME

REPORTING (UCR)-- UCR is a

program designed to collect and

provide crime statistics for Georgia

on incidents of crime and arrests.

Crime and arrests statistics are

reported to local law enforcement

agencies, the Governor and General

Assembly, the Criminal Justice

Coordinating Council, county and

muuicipal officials, and media

representatives. Interested citizens

also could obtain the same statistics

through the publication of "Georgia

UCR Summary Report".

The UCR program also began the

collection of family violence incident

reports during F.Y. 1996. The 1992

General Assembly passed legislation

mandating the collection, reporting

and analysis of family violence data.

FIREARMS PROGRAM (Instant

Gun Check)--The Firearms Program

provides a state backgrouud check for

handguu purchasers. Administered to

be in conformity with the provisions

of Georgia law and the federal Brady

Handguu Violence Protection Act, the

program provides the means for a

federally licensed firearms dealer to

call a 1-800 number to obtain an

"instant check" on individuals prior to

the transfer/sale of a handguu. This

check is to insure the individual is not

prohibited by law to possess a

handguu. GCIC has processed 85,152

transactions and 7,637 have been

denied. Seventy-six were denied

based on felony warrants; 1,873 were

denied based on convicted felons;

5,528 were denied based on felony

arrests with no dispositions; and 154

were denied for family violence

crimes.

CRIME

LABORATORY

SERVICES--Governor

Miller

continues to address the changing

demands for the services provided by

the Crime Laboratories statewide. To

address these demands, 2 additional

positions and funds to fill 8 vacancies

are being recommended in F.Y. 1999.

With construction of a new

branch laboratory in Summerville,

completed in the summer of 1997,

$205,000 for 2 positions and funding to fill a vacant position is recommended to staff a medical examiner program. This full service laboratory will give law enforcement agencies and the courts in the northwest portion of the state direct access to the expertise they need to solve cases and convict criminals.
Services that are provided by the 6 regional laboratories will be improved with the support of an additional scientist at each laboratory. The Governor's recommendations include $147,790 for these scientist positions. Additionally, $23,446 is recommended to fill a technician position for the headquarters laboratory to handle the everincreasing receipt of evidence to be processed by the laboratory.
LABORATORY UPGRADES-The Governor's F.Y. 1999 Budget recommendations include $1.3

the GBI Headquarters, which includes

the state's largest medical examiner

facility, cannot accommodate the

growing staff and increasing

workload. Built for performing 470

autopsies, in F.Y. 1997 a total of

1,322 autopsies were performed. This

laboratory is on track to receive 150

cases per month in F.Y. 1998. The

new facility will allow personnel to

physically expand in the areas of

computer

services,

DNA,

photography

and

firearms

identification. The Moultrie Regional

Medical Examiner's Office has been

operational for almost 2 years.

Autopsies performed at this regional

laboratory greatly improved service to

the citizens of southwest Georgia.

These cases did not require

transportation to Atlanta. The graph

below represents the number of

autopsies completed between F.Y.

1990 through F.Y. 1997.

Pathology Number ofAutopsies Completed
FY 1990 - FY 1997

~1,151
9"966

~

/ ' 1,428

1,454

1,182

....
~,608
1,428

- - ---286 232 159

90

91

92

93

94

95

96

97

Fiscal Years

-+-Total GBI Autopsies

----Moultrie Regional ME

million in general obligation bonds to construct a medical examiner facility adjacent to the GBI Headquarters. The facility will contain a morgue and autopsy area. Constructed in 1984,
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INVESTIGATIVE PROGRAMS MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL
DRUG TASK FORCE-GBI provides an assistant special agent-incharge (ASAC) to supervise multi-

GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION -- Strategies and Services

jurisdictional drug task forces

throughout the state. The initial task

force was funded with a federal grant

and was staffed with representatives

from various local law enforcement

agencies within a judicial circuit.

Over the years, the bureau has had

numerous requests to provide

ASAC's to serve as supervisors for

multi-jurisdictional task forces

throughout the state. The Governor's

Criminal Justice Coordinating

Council administers federal grants,

which are used as the initial funding

sources for these task forces.

Currently the GEl is responsible

for the supervision of 15 multi-

jurisdictional task forces that work

street to mid-level and in some

instances major drug investigations in

50 of the 159 counties in Georgia.

These

supervisors

provide

experienced, capable leadership and

help to ensure an organized and

cooperative effort between not only

the GEl and the task forces but also

other law enforcement agencies.

CRIME SCENE SPECIALIST

PROGRAM--GBI assigns 1 special

agent as a crime scene specialist to

each of the 15 regional investigative

offices statewide. Each specialist is

equipped with and trained in the use

of the latest state of the art

instruments designed to identify,

collect and preserve physical evidence from a crime scene. Additionally, they are trained to reconstruct each crime as it occurred and testify to their fmdings after an examination of the physical evidence.
The unit is made up of 3 distinct units, the Crime Scene Specialist Section, the Medical Examiner Investigators Section and the Criminal Investigative Analysis (profiling) Section.
FINANCIAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT--The Financial Investigations Unit serves as a mechanism for removing the financial rewards gained by persons and organizations involved in illicit drug trafficking. In the 6 years following the inception of this program, the unit has played a key role in successful seizures of over $40 million in illicit assets, and has been involved in training over 1,500 officers in the various investigative disciplines of financial investigations.
The investigative process utilized in drug related financial crimes apply as well to traditional and non-drug related white collar crimes, and state funded personnel have been added over the years to handle these type of crimes. Unit personnel have begun investigating fmancially motivated crimes such as fraud (to include

telemarketing and healthcare fraud), political corruption, embezzlement, theft and even murder.
INTELLIGENCE UNIT--The Intelligence Unit acts as a repository for criminal intelligence information. The unit provides specialized support to GEl work units as well as other state, federal and local law enforcement agencies throughout the country.
Information from intelligence files is disseminated upon request to all law enforcement agencies. An average of over 13,000 requests is received each year. The unit publishes and disseminates the Criminal Activity Bulletin, which is the means of notifying local law enforcement agencies and district attorneys of the impending release from prison, of persons convicted of crimes in their jurisdictions. The unit is affiliated with local, regional, national and international law enforcement agencies.
The chart below reflects the number of cases worked by the Investigative Division in the areas of narcotics, crimes against persons, property crime and other investigations for fiscal years 1995 1997.

2,000

Georgia Bureau of Investigation Number of Cases worked FY 95, FY 96, FY 97
1,731

1,500

1,000

500
o
Narcotics

Crimes Against Persons

Property Crime

~FY95 IIFY 96 I3FY 97

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Other Investigations

GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS

PURPOSE: Provide advanced investigative services, intelligence information and specialized training to criminal justice agencies in order to promote public safety and security.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Assist criminal justice agencies in solving crimes.

Receive a rating of met or ~xceed from 90% ofthe criminal justice agencies that request assistance through customer survey for each of the following:
Investigative Assistance Drug Enforcement Assistance Specialized Law Enforcement Assistance

Receive a rating of 90% or better from law enforcement agencies nationwide who found criminal intelligence useful and up-todate through customer survey.

Train local law enforcement officers to teach and deliver the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) curriculum to public school students.

Maintain a good or better rating from 90% of the officers that complete the DARE training based on course curriculum and presentation based on a course evaluation.

FORENSIC SCIENCES (CRIME LABORATORY)

PURPOSE: Perform laboratory tests and analyses of evidence and give court testimony to support the criminal justice agencies in the detection, apprehension, and prosecution of criminals.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Meet customer demands by providing timely laboratory analyses of all cases submitted.

Increase by 10% the number of cases completed within 30 days requiring a single service from a single laboratory.

Ninety percent of cases requiring multi-services from a single laboratory will be completed within 60 days. (interim efficiency measure)

Ninety percent of cases requiring multi-services from multilaboratories will be completed within 90 days. (interim efficiency measure)

Maintain a satisfactory rating of 90% based on customer survey.

Ninety percent of the laboratory caseload will be managed using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
Ensure that all quality program policies and procedures are completed and implemented. (interim activity measure)

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GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION -- Results-Based Budgeting

Accreditation will be obtained by implementing the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors standards. (interim activity measure)

Ensure that the Evidence Management System is installed and implemented. (interim activity measure)

Implement a Statewide Regional Medical Examiner System to improve Georgia's death investigation process.

Seventy-five percent of all death cases will be analyzed within 60 days. (interim efficiency measure)

Update the Regional Medical Examiner strategic plan to identify placement of a second medical examiner office. (interim activity measure)

A training program for the coroner and medical examiner investigators will be developed and implemented. (interim activity measure)

Maintain a cost-effective system for forensic services in Georgia.

Maintain evidence analysis service at a cost below that of private and other laboratories. (interim efficiency measure)

Produce a more accurate and descriptive cost for each case, service and test using the new LIMS report system. (interim efficiency measure)

GEORGIA CRIME INFORMATION CENTER

PURPOSE: Provide accurate, timely and complete criminal justice information to the criminal justice agencies and public at large.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide criminal justice information to all entities authorized by law.

Increase from 80% to 85% the percentage of felony arrests reported to GCIC compared to number offelony arrests made.

The percentage of dispositions on file for all felony arrests will increase from 75% to 80% for a reporting period of 2-7 prior years.

Maintain a participation rate of 90% for all law enforcement agencies reporting data for the Uniform Crime Report.

Ensure the accuracy, timeliness and completeness of criminal justice information reported to GCIC.

Ninety-five percent of all criminal history documents will be processed within established time frames. (interim efficiency measure)

Ninety-five percent of all applicant fmgerprint cards will be processed within 7 working days. (interim efficiency measure)

Maintain an accuracy rate of 97% for all criminal history information processed by GCIC.

Ninety-five percent ofall law enforcement agencies will perform complete and timely validations of all Law Enforcement Data System/National Crime Information Center records that would alert officers of wanted suspects. (interim efficiency measure)
227

GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION -- Results-Based Budgeting

Provide timely and accurate background checks of potential buyers for federally licensed firearms dealers.

Maintain a compliance rate of95% for all law enforcement and criminal justice agencies when initially audited by GCIC.
Maintain an average response time of less than 3 minutes for completed background checks, where no research is required. (interim efficiency measure)

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GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Results-Based Budgeting

Program Fund Allocations

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

AGENCY PROGRAMS

1. Criminal Investigations

26,771,726

26,771,726

2. Forensic Sciences (Crime Laboratory)

12,325,007

12,325,007

3. Georgia Crime Information Center

9,118,433

9,118,433

F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

26,695,449 12,760,212 9,251,008

26,695,449 12,760,212 9,001,008

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

48,215,166

48,215,166

48,706,669

48,456,669

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GEORGIA STATE FINANCING AND INVESTMENT COMMISSION
Total Budgeted Positions as of October 1, 1997 -- 28

Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission

I
Construction Division
25

I
Financing and Investment Division
3

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GEORGIA STATE FINANCING AND INVESTMENT COMMISSION
Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Total Funds
Less Other Funds: Other Funds Total Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions

F.Y.1996 Expenditures
1,421,235 61,595 41,371 3,959 157,608 99,673 164,797 25,983
1,976,221

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
1,424,566 72,962 63,536 1,729 157,608
278,778 68,895 26,465
2,094,539

F.Y.1998 Current Budget
1,677,745 81,384 66,000 11,800 157,607
308,800 160,600 25,000
2,488,936

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection

Level

Enhancements

Totals

1,697,047 82,525 66,000 8,800 157,607
231,800 50,600 25,000
2,319,379

1,697,047 82,525 66,000 8,800 157,607
231,800 50,600 25,000
2,319,379

1,976,221 1,976,221

2,094,539 2,094,539

2,488,936 2,488,936

2,319,379 2,319,379

2,319,379 2,319,379

26

28

28

28

28

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Financial Summary

F.Y.1999 Governor's Recommendations

Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications
Total Funds

Adjusted Base
1,697,047 82,525 66,000 8,800 157,607
231,800 50,600 25,000
2,319,379

Redirection Level

Funds To Redirect

Additions

Redirection Totals
1,697,047 82,525 66,000 8,800 157,607
231,800 50,600 25,000
2,319,379

Enhancements

Totals
1,697,047 82,525 66,000 8,800 157,607
231,800 50,600 25,000
2,319,379

Less Other Funds: Other Funds Total Other Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

2,319,379 2,319,379

2,319,379 2,319,379

2,319,379 2,319,379

Positions

28

28

28

RECOMMENDED APPROPRIATION: No state funds by direct appropriation are required to administer the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission. Operation of the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission is funded by interest earned from the investment of bond proceeds.

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F.Y.1999 Budget Summary

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

ADJUSTMENTS TO CURRENT BUDGET

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATION (AGENCY FUNDS) 1. Annualize the cost of the F.Y. 1998 salary adjustment. 2. Adjust for non-recurring expenditures: --Computer charges ($110,000), per diem, fees and contracts ($77,000) and equipment ($3,000). 3. Adjust regular operating expenses.

2,488,936 19,302
(190,000)
1,141

ADJUSTED BASE

2,319,379

TOTAL REDIRECTION LEVEL TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

2,319,379 2,319,379

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Roles and Responsibilities

The Georgia State Financing and Investment CQmmission (GSFIC) is responsible for managing the state's public debt. This responsibility includes providing various administrative services in issuing bonds and in investing the bond proceeds. GSFIC also manages capital outlay construction projects related to the issuance of the bonds.
The Georgia General Assembly authorizes GSFIC, through the annual appropriations bill, to issue general obligation bonds to finance the construction of various capital outlay projects. In the amended F.Y. 1997 and F.Y. 1998 appropriations, $564,070,000 in general obligation bond debt was authorized. For F.Y. 1999, Governor Miller is recommending $658,435,000 in bonds.
In F.Y. 1998, GSFIC had an annual operating budget of $2,488,936. This agency does not receive state funds for its operations but instead generates its own funds from interest earned from investment of the bond proceeds.
The commission members consist of the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the State Auditor, the Attorney General and the Director of Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services. GSFIC provides all of its services through 2 statutory divisions--Financing and Investment, and Construction.
FINANCING AND INVESTMENT The Financing and Investment Division has 3
employees who are responsible for issuing the general

obligation bonds and investing the bond proceeds. Additionally, this division manages the bond debt and purchases outstanding bonds from the secondary market to retire the debt early. In F.Y. 1997, GSFIC generated $89,256,663 in interest income on investments from bond proceeds that were on deposit in the construction fund.
CONSTRUCTION The Construction Division manages the contracts for
the design and construction of the capital outlay projects for the various state agencies and other state entities. The division's management of projects involves preparing bids for the selection of a contractor to construct the facility; monitoring the progress of the projects; and providing the accounting services associated with disbursements of payments. In F.Y. 1996, the division disbursed approximately $669 million for construction and administered 72 projects. In F.Y. 1997, the division disbursed $603 million for construction and administered 62 projects. Additionally, as of June 30, 1997, the division had over $1.63 billion in the construction fund account for disbursement on the various capital outlay projects.
AUTHORITY Titles 20 and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia
Annotated.

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Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

FINANCING AND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

PURPOSE: Perfonn all services related to the issuance and management of public debt, including the investment and accounting of all proceeds derived from the issuance of general obligation bonds or from other amounts appropriated by the legislature for capital outlay purposes.

GOAL

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Reduce the State's cost ofborrowing for capital projects and lessen the burden on taxpayers by issuing 100010 of the general obligation bonds authorized by the General Assembly at the lowest possible interest rate.

Maintain the State's triple-AAA credit rating issued by Moody's Investors Service, Standard & Poor's, and Fitch Investors Service.
Issue bonds in the tax-exempt market at the same interest rate as other AAA rated issuers. (interim activity measure)

Invest and manage bond proceeds and cash appropriations prudently while conforming to all statues governing the investment of public funds.

The investment portfolio will be managed to ensure preservation of principal, to provide adequate liquidity to meet cash needs, and to obtain at least a market rate of return on investments.

The amount of interest income earned from the investment portfolio will be at least $65 million.

Reduce the State's outstanding debt burden by retiring state debt early through the purchase of outstanding general obligation bonds in the open market.

The par value of outstanding State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds purchased will be at least $90 million.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

PURPOSE: Provide construction management and related services to state agencies.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide efficient and effective construction management services to facilitate the delivery of capital projects on time and within budget.

Transmit 100% ofbidding documents to the Georgia Building Authority's document review section prior to bidding to reduce errors and omissions in the contract documents by 10%.

Provide effective customer service to client agencies.

50% of all completed projects will go through a new evaluation process designed to analyze the performance of architects and contractors. The information will be made available to client agencies to help them meet their needs and the status of all projects will be updated montWy on the commission's internet homepage. (interim activity measure)

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Results-Based Budgeting

AGENCY PROGRAMS 1. Financing and Investment 2. Construction Management

Program Fund Allocations

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

429,833 2,059,103

397,081 1,922,298

TOTAL APPROPRIAnONS

2,488,936

2,319,379

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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

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Director Office ofPlanning and Budget
I Educational Development Division

GOVERNOR

I
Governor's Office
Executive Secretary Senior Executive Assistant Executive Counsel to the Governor Director of Communications Executive Assistant for Education Policy Executive Assistant for Community Relations

I General Government and Public Safety Division

I Human Development Division

I Physical and Economic Development Division

I Administration Division

I Georgia Council for the Arts

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Program Evaluation and Management Services

I
Research and Analysis Division

I I I I I
II Children and Youth Coordinating Council
I Commission on Equal Opportunity
: Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
: Georgia Emergency Management Agency
i-- Georgia Policy Council for Children and Families
Human Relations Commission
Information Technology Policy Council
Office of Consumer Affairs
Professional Standards Commission

I Intergovernmental Relations Division

I Strategic Planning

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Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Cost of Operations Mansion Allowance Governor's Emergency Funds Intern Stipends and Travel Art Grants - State Funds Art Grants - Non-State Funds Humanities Grant Juvenile Justice Grants Grants to Local Systems Children & Youth Grants Crime Victims Asst. Prog. Grants - EMA Grants - Civil Air Patrol Grants - Disaster Transition Fund Criminal Justice Grants Investment for Modernization
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

F.Y. 1996 Expenditures
15,689,936 1,619,113 261,041 235,113 1,126,878
19,711,087 901,409 592,478
3,058,148 40,000
6,270,220 210,333
3,952,500 439,005 130,600
1,534,156 684,400 290,975 500,877
1,235,329 60,000
46,341,286
104,884,884

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
15,940,325 3,423,838
253,462 142,287 1,023,170 27,315,343 602,615 565,020 2,942,390 40,000 3,721,198 198,277 3,872,500 232,572 150,000 2,352,517 684,400 290,975 1,849,625 1,636,321 60,000 148,758,123

F.Y. 1998 Current Budget
15,185,209 943,322 236,064 53,080 988,718
4,019,019 830,700 445,706
3,354,364 40,000
3,000,000 156,750
3,900,000 241,500 175,000
1,499,100 684,400 276,426 100,000
1,085,968 57,000

700,000 216,754,958

37,272,326

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection

Level

Enhancements

Totals

15,774,195 1,042,635
251,124 68,449
991,547 3,648,623
735,050 460,249 3,211,646
40,000 3,000,000
148,913 3,864,257
241,500 175,000 1,915,800 684,400 262,605 100,000 1,085,968 57,000

259,240 28,000
76,593 3,092,137
16,000
192,707 275,000

16,033,435 1,070,635 251,124 68,449 1,068,140 6,740,760 735,050 476,249 3,211,646 40,000 3,000,000 148,913 4,056,964 241,500 450,000 1,915,800 684,400 262,605 100,000 1,085,968 57,000

50,000

50,000

37,758,961

3,989,677

41,748,638

38,375,942 28,341,125
5,777,659 72,494,726 32,390,158
296 21

35,933,981 143,274,307
7,624,982 186,833,270 29,921,688
300 21

6,325,571 1,016,316
7,341,887 29,930,439
290 21

7,021,711 1,034,316
8,056,027 29,702,934
288 21

3,989,677 7

7,021,711 1,034,316
8,056,027 33,692,611
295 21

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Financial Summary

F.Y. 1999 Governor's Recommendations

Budg~t ClasseslFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Cost of Operations Mansion Allowance Governor's Emergency Funds Intern Stipends and Travel Art Grants - State Funds Art Grants - Non-State Funds Humanities Grant Juvenile Justice Grants Grants to Local Systems Children & Youth Grants Crime Victims Asst. Prog. Grants-EMA Grants - Civil Air Patrol Grants - Disaster Transition Fund Criminal Justice Grants Investment for Modernization
Total Funds

Adiusted Base
15,430,713 1,032,531 248,761 58,708 988,718 3,881,702 859,970 451,891 3,379,364 40,000 3,000,000 156,750 3,900,000 241,500 175,000 1,915,800 684,400 276,426 100,000 1,085,968 57,000
37,965,202

Redirection Level

Funds To Redirect

Additions

(12,987) (32,799)
(8,875) (2,875)
(204,045) (125,000) (52,305) (167,718)

75,768 25,317
7,328 2,839 125,000

(7,837)

(13,821)

(628,262)

236,252

Redirection Totals
15,493,494 1,025,049 239,886 63,161 991,557 3,802,657 734,970 399,586 3,211,646 40,000 3,000,000 148,913 3,900,000 241,500 175,000 1,915,800 684,400 262,605 100,000 1,085,968 57,000

Enhancements 46,000 35,000
50,000

37,573,192

131,000

Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds Governor's Emergency Funds Total Federal & Other Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

7,021,711 1,034,316
8,056,027 29,909,175
291 21

(628,262)

14,638
14,638 221,614

7,036,349 1,034,316
8,070,665 29,502,527
291 21

131,000

Totals
15,539,494 1,025,049 239,886 63,161 991,557 3,837,657 734,970 399,586 3,211,646 40,000 3,000,000 148,913 3,900,000 241,500 175,000 1,915,800 684,400 262,605 100,000 1,085,968 57,000
50,000
37,704,192
7,036,349 1,034,316
8,070,665 29,633,527
292 21

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F.Y. 1999 Budget Summary

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

ADJUSTMENTS TO CURRENT BUDGET

F.Y. 1998 STATE APPROPRIATIONS 1. Annualize the cost of the F.Y. 1998 salary adjustment. 2. Delete appropriations for the Governor's Commission on the Privatization of Government services.

29,930,439 141,776 (163,040)

ADJUSTED BASE

29,909,175

REDIRECTION FUNDS

FUNDS TO REDIRECT

1. Reduce Intern Stipends and Travel by $7,837 and reduce Cost of Operations by $167,718 in the

Governor's Office.

2. Decrease appropriations in Georgia Council for the Arts in contract funds for the Historic

Chattahoochee Commission.

3. Reduce regular operating expenses ($11,496) and Children & Youth Grants ($13,821) in the

Children and Youth Coordinating Council.

4. Decrease the operating budget for the following attached agencies:

Commission on Equal Opportunity

$ (41,385)

Georgia Council for the Arts

(7,000)

Office of Consumer Affairs

(55,946)

Human Relations Commission

(15,697)

Georgia Emergency Management Agency

(57,713)

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

(5,680)

5. Eliminate per diem, fees and contract funds in the Office of Planning and Budget for the

Privatization of Government Services contract.

6. Reduce the operating budget for the Professional Standards Commission.

(175,555) (2,375)
(25,317) (183,421)
(68,488) (173,106)

Total Funds to Redirect

(628,262)

ADDITIONS 1. Provide for an increase in real estate rentals ($2,839) and personal services ($7,341) for the Georgia Council for the Arts (Federal match $14,638). 2. Provide for the purchase of replacement radios and allow for copier expenses in the Office of Consumer Affairs. 3. Increase personal services for the Information Technology Policy Council to meet projected needs. 4. Add funds to per diem, fees and contract in the Office of Planning and Budget for the Military Affairs Coordinating Committee ($100,000), Southern Center for International Studies ($25,000) and increase personal services to meet projected needs ($50,000). 5. Adjust operating expenses in the Children and Youth Coordinating Council to distribute 3,100 copies of the "Driving Ambition" video to educate teens about the changes in the driving laws.

10,180 7,328 3,789 175,000
25,317

Total Additions

221,614

TOTAL REDIRECTION LEVEL

29,502,527

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GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDAnONS

ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

ENHANCEMENTS '1. Add 1 public relations position for the Children and Youth Coordinating Council to assist with workload increases. 2. Provide for consulting fees in the Information Technology Policy Council to assist with network architecture, design and implementation of all local area network applications. 3. Increase the Governor's Office for the Transition Fund.

46,000 35,000 50,000

TOTAL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

131,000

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

29,633,527

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Functional Budget Summary

F.. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS F.. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

TOTAL

STATE

1. Governor's Office 2. Office of Planning and Budget 3. Georgia Council for the Arts

6,551,114 7,700,886 5,105,637

6,551,114 7,700,886 4,502,137

6,450,559 7,854,048 5,123,818

6,450,559 7,854,048 4,505,680

Total

19,357,637

18,754,137

19,428,425

18,810,287

ATTACHED AGENCIES

1. Commission on Equal Opportunity

983,071

819,125

1,039,943

784,407

2. Office of Consumer Affairs

3,310,307

3,209,307

3,307,296

3,188,296

3. Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

1,250,197

310,878

1,388,805

307,936

4. Children and Youth Coordinating Council
"
5. Georgia Human Relations Commission

2,225,596 311,207

526,596 311,207

2,735,933 298,177

573,933 298,177

6. Professional Standards Commission

4,041,774

4,041,774

3,886,353

3,886,353

7. Georgia Emergency Management Agency

4,983,374

1,148,252

4,931,661

1,096,539

8. Office of Information Technology

646,123

646,123

687,599

687,599

9. Governor's Commission for the Privatization of Government Services

163,040

163,040

Total Attached Agencies

17,914,689

11,176,302

18,275,767

10,823,240

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

37,272,326

29,930,439

37,704,192

29,633,527

RECOMMENDED APPROPRIATION: The Office of the Governor is the budget unit for which the following State Fund Appropriation is recommended for F.Y. 1999: $29,633,527.

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Roles and Responsibilities

The Office of the Governor serves a dual role-providing leadership to guide the affairs of state government, and delivering services through 8 attached agencies.
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE The Governor is the Chief Executive Officer of state
government. Constitutionally, he is charged with executing the laws of the state and with conserving the peace as Commander-in-Chief of the Georgia National Guard. Because of the various demands made of him, the Governor requires a personal staff to assist him in scheduling his time, answering correspondence, writing speeches, drafting legislation, and in maintaining contact with citizens of Georgia, members of the General Assembly and state department and agency heads.
OFFICE OF PLANNING AND BUDGET The Office of Planning and Budget (OPB) provides the
Governor with assistance in the development of the state budget; with developing and updating annually a State Strategic Plan; with working with all state agencies in the development of their own strategic plan and ensuring that it conforms to the state plan; and with program evaluation, working with the State Auditor.
GEORGIA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS The council, a division of OPB, advises the Governor
about the study and development of the arts in Georgia, and provides grants and technical assistance to local governments and art groups.
ATTACHED AGENCIES The following agencies are attached to the Office of the
Governor for administrative purposes. The protection from discrimination against any
individual in public employment and in the sale, purchase or rental of housing within the state because of race, color, religion, sex national origin, handicap or age is the responsibility of the Commission on Equal Opportunity.

Consumers legitimate business enterprises are protected by the Office of Consumer Affairs from unfair and deceptive activities through the enforcement of the Fair Business Practices Act and other related consumer protection statutes.
In addition to administering the Drug Control and System Improvement Grant, the Crime Victim Assistant Grant and the Crime Victim Assistant Compensation program, the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council serves as a statewide clearinghouse for criminal justice information and research, and disseminates information to criminal justice agencies in the state.
The Children and Youth Coordinating Council, operating through federal/state grant awards, assists local government and private service agencies in the development of community-based programs for delinquent youth and youth who are at high risk of becoming delinquent.
The Georgia Human Relations Commission provides assistance for resolution of problems, issues and situations that pose a threat to positive community relations, and develops programs and activities to achieve a positive human relations climate in the state.
The Professional Standards Commission sets policies and procedures for certification of educational personnel in the public schools; reviews and analyzes requests for certification; and issues certificates to qualified applicants.
Coordination of the activities of state and local agencies in preparing for natural disasters are carried out through a comprehensive emergency and disaster readiness program administered by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency.
The Georgia Information Technology Policy Council is responsible for expanding the state's use of technology and improving the delivery of services to the public. The council is charged with developing a state strategic plan for information technology deployment and development.
AUTHORITY Titles 8, 10, 12, 19,35,3840,43,45,46,49, and 50 of
the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, Executive Order.

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Strategies and Services

A wide range of services is delivered by 8 agencies attached to the Office of the Governor, including Consumer Protection, Emergency Management and various grant distribution functions.
GRANTS FOR DELINQUENCY PREVENTION PROGRAMS
The Children and Youth Coordinating Council assists local communities in the development of community-based programs for delinquent and high-risk youth through grant awards and technical assistance.
The council will continue expanding its successful efforts to educate local communities, youth and parents on laws and other important issues related to youth. This effort will be accomplished by continued high-tech video productions available free to middle and high schools, libraries, technical schools and the University System over the Georgia Public Television PeachStar Satellite Network. Additionally, copies of the videos are offered free to any group in Georgia actively working with young people. Emphasis will continue to actively market the educational videos and maximize use of the media to get the message to all Georgians.
Approximately $2.2 million will be available for prevention programs, intervention programs for delinquent youth, for creative law enforcement programs, and programs intended to prevent teen pregnancies. The council will promulgate requests for proposals, train potential applicants, award grants, monitor recipients, provide technical assistance, and provide information on funding sources.
In F.Y. 1999, Governor Miller has recommended that funds be redirected to distribute 3,100 copies of the "Driving Ambition" video to local groups to educate teens about the changes in the driving laws. The Governor has stated that informing Georgia's youth about the new

driving laws and thus promoting

responsible driving and reducing

traffic fatalities is a top priority of this

Administration. The video will be

distributed to state patrol offices,

driver license facilities, juvenile court

judges, public and private schools at

no charge to the public.

The Governor also recommended

$46,000 for 1 public relations and

information coordinator position to

manage

the

educational

responsibilities of the council.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE
The Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) is the central coordinating agency for state government response to emergencies and disasters. GEMA oversees the functions of the State Operations Center (SOC) on a 24 hour basis, which functions as a point of contact and radio communications link for state agencies involved with emergency management and law enforcement. The SOC provides information, warning and reports about threatening weather and travel

conditions, hazardous materials

incidents, certain criminal matters and

other emergency needs, such as large-

scale fires and requests for state

assistance.

DISASTER AND GRANT

ADMINISTRAnON-Grant funds

are made available to state agencies

and local governments to support

emergency management program

administration and disaster recovery.

The Public assistance program

provides matching funds to local

governments, state agencies and

private non-profit organizations for

rebuilding and repairing infrastructure

damaged by disasters.

The

Emergency Management Assistance

program provides matching federal

funds to qualified local governments

for essential emergency management

personnel and support activities.

The chart depicts the cost and

number of disasters in Georgia from

1990 - 95.

TRAINING-Courses

are

offered at the Georgia Public Safety

Training Center in Forsyth and

throughout the state on a regularly

scheduled basis, including weekends,

DisasterlEmergencies In Georgia Since 1990

Date
November 95 October 95 October 94 July 94 April 94 March 93 March 93 December 92 March 91 October 90 February 90

!YI!
Tornado Hurricane Flood Flood Tornado Snow Storm Tornado Tornado Flood Flood Flood

Counties
3 50 38 95 28 105 37 57 39 24 85

Amount
$349,533 $19,068,744 $11,969,258 $285,760,873 $5,254,175 $34,451,483 $1,456,864 $2,480,757 $3,644,262 $8,266,909 $15,458,696

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to best meet the needs of emergency management professionals and in,terested individuals. GEMA staff also provides a comprehensive training program for reservists, volunteers who supplement GEMA's staff during disasters.
EXERCISE-The emergency preparedness exercise program is designed to give state and local governments the opportunity to determine how well their plans and procedures will work when they are actually used and identify improvements that are needed.
GRANTS FOR VICTIMS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Federal formula grants are provided to state and local governments to aid in implementing effective drug enforcement and other criminal justice improvement projects. Along with the formula grant program, the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council is responsible for administering and coordinating other programs that are of service to the citizens of Georgia.

DRUG CONTROL AND

SYSTEM

IMPROVEMENT

FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM--

The grants aid state and local

governments in implementing

effective drug enforcement and other

criminal justice improvements which

emphasize violent crime and serious

offenders. These funds may be used

to support projects, which improve

the apprehension, prosecution

adjudication, detention, supervision,

and rehabilitation of drug offenders.

Additionally, eradication projects,

treatment projects, projects that target

major drug offenders, and projects,

which improve the overall

effectiveness of the criminal justice

system, are eligible for funding.

A total of $12.8 million was

made available in F.Y. 1997 from the

U.S. Department of Justice for drug

enforcement projects and other

improvements to the criminal justice

system. The table below highlights

some of the local and state projects

that received awards. Local projects

received 60% of the total awards and

state projects received 40%.

CRIME VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSATION PROGRAM-Federal fuilding of $10.4 million was made available in 1997 to enhance direct services to victims, and to encourage states to develop and improve comprehensive services to all crime victims. Correspondingly, the Crime Victims Compensation Program provides monies to victims of crime usually for lost wages and for medical/funeral expenses. The Council received 1,274 claims in F.Y. 1997 and made 737 awards. Victims can be compensated for out-of pocket expenses up to a maximum of $10,000. Public awareness for this program will be increased through regional workshops and statewide victim conferences.
During F.Y. 1997, the council was designated to administer 2 additional grant programs, the Residential Substance Treatment Grant Program and the Violent Offender Incarceration/Truth in Sentencing Grant Program.
The Residential Substance

Criminal Charges On Which 24 Defendants Have Been Indicted Following OCA's Criminal Investigations In FY 97

Wire Fraud 28 Counts
21%

Total - 135 Counts

Theft Offenses 55 Counts 41%

Odometer TamperingRollback 8 Counts 6%

Conspiracy 38 Counts
28%

Counterfiting Titles 6 Counts 4%
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Treatment program provides funds to

assist state criminal justice agencies

and units of local government in

developing and implementing

residential substance abuse treatment

programs within state and local

correctional and detention facilities.

The

Violent

Offender

Incarceration/Truth in Sentencing

program provides immediate

assistance to state and local

governments to contend with the

escalating inmate population crisis

facing most corrections systems. The

program recognizes the need for

adequate conventional confinement

space for violent offenders-adults

and juveniles-to ensure that such

offenders serve a substantial portion

of their prison sentences.

PROTECTION FOR CONSUMERS
The Office of Consumer Affairs (OCA) protects consumers and legitimate business enterprises from unfair and deceptive activities.

TELEMARKETING-over $40 billion are lost each year to illegal telemarketing enterprises and therefore, it is no surprise that consumer protection agencies, like the OCA, routinely rank telemarketing complaints as either the first or second most prevalent type of consumer complaint received. While recognizing the fraudulent acts committed through telemarketing and the injurious effects upon consumers is relatively easy, combating and eliminating telemarketing fraud has been increasingly problematic. The OCA has continued to fight illegal telemarketing through every available means, including specialized investigations, aggressive civil litigation, and criminal prosecutions. The graph below recaps the types of criminal charges filed against 24 defendants.
In 1995, with the assistance of Governor Miller, a specialized program called the Georgia Elder Consumer Abuse Program was

established to combat the increasing problem of financial abuse of elderly citizens. Our elderly citizens, who are a particularly vulnerable portion of the population, are routinely targeted for financial abuses since they often live alone, usually have substantial savings or equity, have a fixed income, and are generally more trusting than other segments of our population.
The OCA specializes in the education of older citizens about abuses directed at or against them and the investigation and prosecution of companies and individuals who are targeting their deceptive activities at our elder citizens. Of the many illegal telemarketing cases litigated in the last 3 years, the OCA has obtained judgments in excess of $2.5 million, representing consumer restitution, reimbursement of investigative costs and civil penalties and numerous injunctions prohibiting future deceptive activity.

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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

OFFICE OF PLANNING AND BUDGET (OPB)

FISCAL PLANNING AND PROGRAM EVALUATION

PURPOSE: Guide and monitor the implementation of the Governor's policies by formulating the Governor's annual state budget recommendations, developing strategic plans, and assessing state programs and operations.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

The state's annual budget will reflect the Governor's priorities and policies, and set the tone for fiscal accountability.

At least 70% of the agency performance measures in the F.Y. 1999 budget will be desired results.

Fifty-five percent of desired results in the F.Y. 1999 budget will be achieved.

The annual budget will not exceed anticipated revenues.

The state will maintain its AAA bond rating.

State agencies will annually revise their strategic plans to reflect policies and priorities addressed in the Governor's State Strategic Plan, and use their plans to direct and manage state programs.

Seventy percent of state agencies' F.Y. 1999 strategic plans will be clearly linked to the Governor's F.Y. 1998 State Strategic Plan.

Sixty percent of state agencies will report that they use their strategic plans to direct and manage agency programs.

Policy-makers and state agencies will use the results of program evaluations to improve program effectiveness and efficiency.

At least 70% of the recommendations to state agencies outlined in F.Y. 1997 evaluation reports will be implemented or in the process of being implemented within 12 months of delivery.

GEORGIA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS

STATEWIDE ARTS DEVELOPMENT

PURPOSE: Stimulate public interest and participation in the arts by encouraging artistic expression; assisting communities in creating performing, visual, and literary art; and preserving the state's artistic heritage.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Ensure opportunities exist for all Georgians to experience the broadest possible range of artistic diversity.

Ninety percent of Georgia's counties will receive arts programs and services supported by the council.

The number of contract awards to organizations in each artistic discipline (performing, literary and visual arts) will be maintained within a 10% variance of the total grant.

Two hundred requests from the public to link them with artists and arts organizations for services will be filled. (interim activity measure)

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Ensure that GCA will be an effective catalyst to make arts education available throughout the state.
Document, present, preserve and pass on the state's folk cultural heritage.

Twenty percent or more of Georgia counties will participate in GCA-sponsored arts education programs.
Fifty percent or more participating schools and school systems will re-apply and be willing to secure the local cash match for subsequent GCA grants for artists-in-residence and curriculum development.
Fifty percent or more participating schools and school systems will adopt arts curricula and contract with artists-in-residence independently.
Ten or more master traditional folk artists will be identified, increasing the number of teacher/student teams applying to the Apprenticeship category from 10% to 20%.
The number of organizations applying and are willing to secure the local cash match for folklife project grants will increase from 10% to 20%.

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GEORGIA COMMISSION ON EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
IMPLEMENTATION OF GEORGIA ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS
PURPOSE: Safeguard consumers of residential housing and state employees from discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, and familial status (presence or absence of children).

GOALS
Prevent the initial occurrence of discrimination in state employment and residential housing.

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS
Develop an instrument to test the perception of state employees as to the prevalence of discrimination in state employment. (interim activity measure)

Develop an instrument to test the perception of persons or entities as to the prevalence of discrimination in residential housing with focus of persons or entities who have been respondents before the commission in the past. (interim activity measure)

Investigate and prosecute claims of discrimination so that wrongdoers are punished and victims are compensated.

The number of requests for training on anti-discrimination laws by state agencies who may be potential parties to discrimination litigation will increase by 15%. (interim activity measure)
Increase the number of calls for technical assistance prior to the filing of a claim.
Increase the number and size of resolved claims of discrimination by 10%.
The number of discrimination claims that are originally filed with the commission as compared with the number of discrimination claims deferred to the commission by the federal EEOC and HUD will increase by 10%.

OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS

CONSUMER AND SMALL BUSINESS UTILITY REPRESENTATION

PURPOSE: Protect the interests of residential and small business consumers of gas, electric and telecommunication service to ensure that consumers will be protected under a more competitive market-driven structure just as they have been under regulation.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Ensure that residential consumers and small business consumers are fully represented in utility rate cases filed with the Public Service Commission and the Court.

Maintain the balance between rural and urban residential utility ratepayers within a tolerance rate of 15%.

Increase savings to residential consumers and small business by 5% as a result of consumer complaint program.

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Reduce the small business cost ratio as compared to the large industrial utility customer without effecting the residential consumers' cost ratio.

CONSUMER PROTECTION

PURPOSE: Investigate allegations of consumer law violations and initiate appropriate disciplinary action to prohibit fraudulent and deceptive business practices, to deter would-be violators of consumer protection statutes; to seek restitution on behalf of injured consumers, and to educate consumers about rights and responsibilities.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Address the problem ofconsumer civil and criminal fraud through investigation and by assisting attorneys presenting civil and criminal actions.

The amount oftime required to analyze a consumer complaint for investigative determination will be reduced by 5%. (interim efficiency measure)

Increase by 5% restitution and refunds collected for consumers. (interim activity measure)

Decrease from 5 to 4 weeks the time required to review and analyze a consumer's request for arbitration under the Motor Vehicle Warranty Rights Act. (interim efficiency measure)

The time from certification to final arbitration decision of disputes filed under Motor Vehicle Warranty Rights Act will reduce by 10%. (interim efficiency measure)

Combat consumer fraud through joint enforcement efforts.

Increase the number ofjoint enforcement efforts with appropriate law enforcement and related agencies over F.Y 1998. (interim activity measure)

Initiate contact with applicants for health spas and buying clubs within 10 business days to ensure compliance with statutory laws. (interim efficiency measure)

Implement a preventive education plan to address consumer civil and criminal fraud, particularly against the elderly by presentations, brochures training and web page.

Sixty percent of consumers surveyed will benefit from the instructional presentations.
Sixty percent of arbitrators will indicate that they benefited from the training program.

GEORGIA HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION

STATE ASSISTANCE IN HUMAN RELATIONS CRISIS SITUATIONS

PURPOSE: Provide state agencies and local communities with prompt, comprehensive assistance to resolve human relations problems and issues.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Sixty percent of survey respondents will rate the human relations climate as "improved" or "better".

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM COORDINATION AND GRANT ALLOCATION

PURPOSE: Provide leadership in coordinating major components of the criminal justice system by establishing a statewide coordinating body representing all components and levels of the system.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Assist the Governor in recommending laws and policy to enhance the criminal justice system.

The number of annual public forums on issues that impact laws and policies as they relate to the criminal justice system will increase from 3 to 5. (interim activity measure)

Create a database for collection and analysis of infonnation for use in responding to criminal justice initiatives. (interim activity measure)

Disburse federal grant funds to enhance the effectiveness of the criminal justice system and improve services for crime victims.

Complete installation of a LAN network to link major grant programs within the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to enhance fiscal monitoring and tracking capabilities of subgrantee activity. (interim activity measure)

Develop a database for the victim compensation program. (interim activity measure)

Secure new federal grant funding for criminal justice initiatives in Georgia. (interim activity measure)

CHILDREN AND YOUTH COORDINATING COUNCIL

JUVENILE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ASSISTANCE

PURPOSE: Assist local communities in preventing juvenile delinquency through the provision of grants, technical assistance, training of service providers, and juvenile law education projects.

GOALS

KY. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Assist local communities in preventing and reducing juvenile delinquency.

Eighty percent of local programs funded will meet their goals related to reducing and preventing juvenile delinquency.

Eighty percent of communities and agencies assisted will be satisfied with support received from the council.

Maintain Georgia's eligibility for Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention funds.

One hundred percent of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention federal mandates will be met for treatment ofjuvenile offenders.

Educate local communities, law enforcement agencies, youth and parents on new laws and other issues relating to youth.

Fifty percent of Georgia's high school students will be infonned about the "Teenage and Adult Driver Responsibility Act" as indicated on survey of students. (interim activity measure)

Fifty percent of Georgia's middle and high school students will be infonned about the "Juvenile Justice Refonn Act" as

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indicated on survey of students. (interim activity measure)

Fifty percent of Georgia's high school students will be informed about the responsibilities of being a teenage parent as indicated on survey of students. (interim activity measure)

GEORGIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (GEMA)

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND RECOVERY

PURPOSE: Reduce the effects of disasters and emergencies by coordinating aggressive response and recovery programs for local and state governments to save lives and protect property.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Fund, train and prepare state and local emergency personnel to respond quickly and decisively in cases of disasters and emergencies.

The number of local governments that will be connected and trained on the use of GEMA computerized information network will increase from 80 to 120.

Increase by 10% the number ofpersonnel, organizations, and jurisdictions participating in training and exercises.

Forty state and local government mitigation plans will be developed in accordance with federal guidelines.

Increase the responsiveness of local governments to disasters and emergencies.

Fifty percent more local governments will be able to respond quickly to disasters and emergencies.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY POLICY COUNCIL

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

PURPOSE: Provide strategic planning and direction for information technology deployment and development, set information technology policies and formulate standards.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Successfully address Year 2000 conversion needs of all state agencies.

State agencies' technology will be Year 2000 compliant by December, 1999.

Provide technical assistance to state agencies regarding implementation of statewide technology strategic directions.

Receive a satisfactory rating from agency heads through customer survey regarding the following: Information technology planning process Review of information technology projects for larger agencies and identify modifications to major technology projects

GEORGIA PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION (PSC)
EDUCATOR PREPARATION ACCREDITATION
PURPOSE: Provide a pool of highly qualified P-12 educators for the leadership of classrooms, schools, and school systems in the public education system of Georgia.
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Attached Agencies

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Prospective educators with bachelor's degrees will be able to enter the profession by attending different types of accredited programs.

Educators will have at least 5 accredited programs that provide models other than the traditional models.

Educators will have better access to course work offered for endorsement fields, especially in shortage fields, through school system and RESA based programs.

"Traditional" educator preparation programs will be of high quality, relevant for today's schools and restructured to include internships, more emphasis on technology, and more flexibility for post baccalaureate candidates.

First year teachers will be better prepared to enter the classroom and will be rated by themselves and their principals.
Teachers leaving the profession during the first 3 years due to inadequate preparation will be identified and will help identify needed changes in preparation programs.

"Traditional" programs that are flexible with post-
baccalaureate candidates, and lor that include year-long
internships, will be increased by 10%.

Education candidates will be proficient in basic skills, including mathematics, and their content areas.

Institutions will target shortage fields for new program development and will recruit under represented populations, e.g., male elementary teachers, to current programs.

Educators and other interested parties will be able to access data on best practices, innovative programs, test data, and accreditation results electronically.

At least 50 interested parties will access the PSC database on the Internet.

EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION

PURPOSE: Assure that those in the pool of educators available for employment in Georgia's schools, kindergarten through twelfth grade, meet high consistent standards of competency.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Qualified educators will be able to enter the employment pool more quickly through streamlined procedures for obtaining state certification.

Ninety-eight percent of applications processed in a maximum of 15 working days.
Reduce the number of application packets due to applicant error, by 10% through redesigning materials and directions to be more "applicant friendly."

Maintain positive customer satisfaction at a level of 95%.

Educators who violate ethical standards will be disciplined and, if appropriate, removed from the pool available for employment.

Take appropriate actions against unethical persons in the education profession in a timely manner.
One hundred percent of PSC disciplinary actions will be reported to the appropriate local, state, or national body.

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Results-Based Budgeting

Program Fund Allocations

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

TOTAL

STATE

AGENCY PROGRAMS 1. Governor's Office

6,551,114

6,551,114

6,450,559

6,450,559

2. Fiscal Planning and Program Evaluation 3. Statewide Arts Development TOTAL

7,700,886 4,883,137 19,135,137

7,700,886 4,279,637 18,531,637

7,854,048 4,903,693 19,208,300

7,854,048 4,285,555 18,590,162

ATTACHED AGENCY PROGRAMS

1. Implementation of Georgia AntiDiscrimination Laws

983,071

819,125

1,039,943

784,407

2. Consumer and Small Business Utility Representation
3. Consumer Protection
4. State Assistance in Human Relations Crisis Situations
5. Criminal Justice System Coordination and Grant Allocation

754,238 2,556,069
311,207 1,250,197

754,238 2,455,069
311,207 310,878

760,678 2,546,618
298,177 1,388,805

733,308 2,454,988
298,177 307,936

6. Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Assistance

2,225,596

526,596

2,735,933

573,933

7. Disaster Preparedness, Response and Recovery
8. Information Technology

4,926,374 646,123

1,091,252 646,123

4,874,661 687,599

1,039,539 687,599

9. Governor's Commission for the Privatization of Government Services
10. Educator Preparation Accreditation

163,040 2,039,026

163,040 2,039,026

1,937,678

1,937,678

11. Educator Certification TOTAL

2,002,748 17,857,689

2,002,748 11,119,302

1,948,675 18,218,767

1,948,675 10,766,240

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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR -- Program Fund Allocations

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

TOTAL

STATE

PASS-TIIROUGH FUNDING
I.. Humanities Grant

175,000

175,000

175,000

175,000

2. Historic Chattahoochee Commission

47,500

47,500

45,125

45,125

3. Civil Air Patrol

57,000

57,000

57,000

57,000

TOTAL

279,500

279,500

277,125

277,125

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

37,272,326

29,930,439

37,704,192

29,633,527

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Total Budgeted Positions as of October 1, 1997 -- 15,125
Board of Human Resources

Office of Technology and Support
67

Commissioner's Office
16

Attached for Administrative Purposes 0 nly
Children's Trust Fund Commission --- State Health Planning Agency
Developmental Disabilities Council

I

Assistant Commissioner

for Policy and Govem-

ment

135

I Office of Audits

I Office of Adoption
37

I

Office of Human

Resource Management

23

56

I

I

I

I

Office ofPlanning and

Office ofRegulatol)'

Office of Financial

Office of Aging

Budget Services

Services

Services

66

254

120

59

I Division of Public Health
1107

I Division ofMental Health, Mental Retardation and
Substance Abuse 10,225

I Division of Rehabilitation Services
1749

I Division ofFamily and Children Services
1211

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RECOMMENDED STATE APPROPRIATIONS FOR F.Y. 1999 DECREASE FROM F.Y. 1998 BUDGET REDIRECTION LEVEL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

$1,208,358,117 $6,141,116
$1,176,198,246 $32,159,871

HIGHLIGHTS

The Governor is recommending a $68 million reduction in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program due to continued decline in caseloads. This reflects a 30% decrease in the budgeted number of cases from 120,400 to 85,117, assuming a Y2% continued decline in the number of cases per month. The Governor proposes redirecting funds to support various social services. $15 million will be redirected to expand childcare slots. When combined with $10 million in redirected TANF funds, an additional 12,625 childcare slots will be created, bringing the total number of children in state-supported childcare to 81,625 at a total cost of $142.3 million.
Federal TANF dollars are also being redirected from cash assistance to several other social services areas to help former and potential welfare clients achieve and maintain self-sufficiency. $7 million will be used to provide transportation services to persons on welfare who are in education and training programs or former TANF clients who are now employed. This $7 million will approximately double the funding being spent on transportation for welfare clients. Federal TANF funds will also be redirected to expand training and work partnerships with the Department of Technical and Adult Education (DTAE). The $4 million being redirected will provide training in specific job skills so successful participants are ready for immediate employment. Another $6 million in federal TANF funds will be used to expand Georgia's teen pregnancy prevention initiatives.
An additional $14 million in redirected state funds from TANF will provide the match for over $28 million in federal funds to support the new Welfare-to-Work grant for hard-to-place TANF recipients. Funds will be administered through the Department of Labor (DOL) based on a collaboration among DHR, DOL, and DTAE.
The Governor is recommending $9.5 million in state funds to improve the quality of foster care and reduce the number of childrens' placements in different foster homes. Among these initiatives are comprehensive assessments to determine the most appropriate placement for children entering the foster care system, more funding for institutional foster care slots, and an increase in the family foster care per diem.
$6,986,250 is being recommended to expand and enhance various adoption initiatives including using private placement agencies to permanently place 550

special needs children who are typically more difficult to place with adoptive families. The Governor is recommending the closure of the Georgia Mental Health Institute (GMHI), a mental health hospital in DeKalb County, at a savings to the state of $12.2 million. $10.2 million of these savings will be redirected to community services for the chronically mentally ill (CMI) and pregnant substance abusers. An additional $14.9 million redirected from state hospitals to the community in accordance with the hospital reallocation formula (H. B. 100) will complete CMI services statewide and fund additional services for the mentally ill and substance abusers. $1.6 million is being redirected to complete core services for severely emotionally disturbed (SED) children statewide.
Recommended Department Appropriation as a Percentage of the State Budget
$7,594,141 is recommended to annualize the cost of community placements that were established for the residents of Brook Run, which closed effective December 30, 1997, and for clients on the waiting list. The Governor is recommending $3,896,400 to expand community-based services for the elderly by adding 2,061 Community Care Waiver slots for Medicaid eligible individuals. $1,637,250 is recommended to serve an additional 932 elderly clients who are not Medicaid eligible. The Governor is recommending $2.95 million to expand Family Connection sites statewide. Currently in 86 counties, this expansion to the remaining 73 counties in Georgia will enable communities to form local collaboratives which enhance and coordinate social services for children and families.

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Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Capital Outlay Case Services Children's Trust Fund Cash Benefits Special Purpose Contracts Service Benefits for Children Purchase of Service Contracts Operating Expenses Major Maint. & Const. Community Services Grant in Aid to Counties Institutional Repairs & Maint. Utilities Postage Payments to DMA for
Community Care Grants to County
DFACS-Operations Medical Benefits
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds DOAS - Indirect Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
Total State Funds
Positions Motor Vehicles

F.Y.1996 Expenditures
584,789,417 147,030,654
5,504,563 2,957,269 1,545,987 13,765,518 61,076,607 41,948,943 13,628,535
83,000 25,463,910
3,824,967 405,138,456
8,175,492 224,319,778
95,677,528 68,475,989
1,992,056 272,715,444 133,717,487
699,704 12,559,086 6,088,489 16,169,589
299,841,170 3,581,775
2,450,771,413
942,000,243 322,584,747
6,032,000 140,500
1,270,757,490
1,180,013,923
16,915 1,821

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
561,264,375 156,489,980
5,262,646 2,329,558 1,775,862 14,328,636 61,789,460 72,389,868 13,591,360
27,099,200 3,968,553
346,763,604 9,813,740
264,353,581 108,186,960 70,184,283
2,125,687 277,537,300 147,670,078
386,940 12,518,499 4,962,343 17,141,154
311,380,496 5,326,996
2,498,641,159
1,019,977,355 304,708,182 6,032,004 259,500
1,330,977,041
1,167,664,118
15,731 1,823

F.Y.1998 Current Budget
577,156,326 92,653,171
4,802,088 1,824,260 1,417,928 13,997,475 43,941,024 36,098,778 14,131,168
30,870,191 3,086,607 371,492,647 7,829,910 264,293,636 91,627,480 57,403,840 2,127,790 291,778,430 132,073,686
378,714 12,391,783 4,620,238 17,942,073

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection

Level

Enhancements

Totals

545,942,896 93,512,448 4,997,801 1,842,260 1,483,728 13,236,970 44,836,202 36,010,448 12,813,846
33,870,191 3,148,191 308,290,562 7,602,910 299,618,636 104,960,916 52,706,578 1,962,161 326,787,746 134,247,989
378,714 11,492,317 3,884,331 23,942,073

806,661 749,349 63,500
16,500 2,365,000 5,428,848
568,051 14,000
1,302,500
505,000
20,255,000 5,916,000
17,102,701 1,000,000 3,374,552 1,820,400
1,700

546,749,557 94,261,797 5,061,301 1,842,260 1,500,228 15,601,970 50,265,050 36,578,499 12,827,846 1,302,500 33,870,191 3,653,191
308,290,562 7,602,910
319,873,636 110,876,916 52,706,578 19,064,862 327,787,746 137,622,541
2,199,114 11,492,317 3,886,031 23,942,073

312,839,264 4,347,222
2,391,125,729

316,649,099 4,402,222
2,388,621,235

939,613,090 230,981,406
6,032,000

943,803,457 216,101,253
5,922,200

1,176,626,496 1,214,499,233
15,166 727

1,165,826,910 1,222,794,325
15,187 728

5,338,739 300,000
66,928,501

321,987,838 4,702,222
2,455,549,736

8,528,000

952,331,457 216,101,253
5,922,200

8,528,000 58,400,501
15

1,174,354,910 1,281,194,826
15,202 728

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Financial Summary

F.Y. 1999 Governor's Recommendations

Budget Classes/Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Capital Outlay Case Services Children's Trust Fund Cash Benefits Special Purpose Contracts Service Benefits for Children Purchase of Service Contracts Operating Expenses Major Maint. and Const. Community Services Grant-in-Aid to Counties Institutional Repairs & Maint. Utilities Postage Payments to DMA for
Community Care Grants to County DFACS-
Operations Medical Benefits
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds DOAS Indirect Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
Total State Funds
Positions Motor Vehicles

Adjusted Base
576,903,549 92,208,410
4,942,801 1,824,260 1,478,199 13,971,048 44,419,750 36,032,698 14,218,382
29,330,191 3,088,191
369,492,647 7,829,910
264,293,636 92,127,480 56,835,350
2,127,790 301,953,134 132,912,165
378,714 12,391,783 3,888,743 17,942,073
316,649,099
4,347,222
2,401,587,225
941,143,338 232,002,639
6,032,000
1,179,177,977
1,222,409,248
13,964 727

Redirection Level

Funds

To Redirect

Additions

(52,462,071) (160,030) (58,600)

13,728,544 1,122,083
111,143

(4,971) (1,190,860)
(1,621,540)

10,526 456,782 303,667 10,417,378 141,004

Redirection Totals
538,170,022 93,170,463
4,995,344 1,824,260 1,483,754 13,236,970 44,723,417 46,450,076 12,737,846

(101,074,509) (369,000)
(630,500) (4,564,762)
(165,629)
(5,000,000)
(899,466) (139,000)

500,000
35,325,000 13,285,000
33,304,141 5,766,680
134,000 3,896,400

29,830,191 3,088,191
268,418,138 7,460,910
299,618,636 104,781,980 52,270,588
1,962,161 335,257,275 133,678,845
378,714 11,492,317 3,883,743 21,838,473

316,649,099

(300,000) ( 168,640,938)

755,000 119,257,348

4,802,222 2,352,203,635

(35,955,000) (15,901,386)
(109,800)
(51,966,186)
(116,674,752)
(139)

48,793,598
48,793,598 70,463,750
141

953,981,936 216,101,253
5,922,200
1,176,005,389
1,176,198,246
13,966 727

Enhancements
425,500 396,400
15,000
9,000 1,645,000 5,945,000
18,000

Totals
538,595,522 93,566,863
5,010,344 1,824,260 1,492,754 14,881,970 50,668,417 46,468,076 12,737,846

14,004,188
12,234,251 2,181,095

29,830,191 3,088,191
282,422,326 7,460,910
311,852,887 106,963,075 52,270,588
1,962,161 335,257,275 133,678,845
378,714 11,492,317 3,883,743 21,838,473

316,649,099

36,873,434

4,802,222 2,389,077,069

4,713,563
4,713,563 32,159,871
6

958,695,499 216,101,253
5,922,200
1,180,718,952
1,208,358,117
13,972 727

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F.Y.1999 Budget Summary

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

ADJUSTMENTS TO CURRENT BUDGET
F.Y. 1998 STATE APPROPRIATIONS 1. Annualize the cost of the F.Y. 1998 salary increase. 2. Delete non-recurring costs. 3. Annualize the F.Y. 1998 transfer to the Department of Medical Assistance (DMA) to provide the match for community mental retardation waiver services. 4. Transfer $9,081,534 from state hospitals to expand community-based services for the chronically mentally ill and substance abusers in accordance with the hospital allocation formula (H.B. 100).
ADJUSTED BASE
REDIRECTION FUNDS

1,214,499,233 8,672,020 (150,000) (612,005) Yes
1,222,409,248

FUNDS TO REDIRECT Division of General Administration and Support
1. Reduce department telecommunication costs by 10.5% through consolidation of telecommunication functions and elimination of unnecessary lines and services.
2. Reduce real estate costs by 5% through a decrease in the average amount of square footage allotted for work areas from 300 to 250 square feet.
3. Transfer funding for the Georgia Advocacy Office to the Department of Community Affairs. 4. Reduce personal services and operating costs at the State Health Planning Agency (SHPA). 5. Eliminate funding for the contract with Jomandi Productions.
Division of Public Health 1. Reduce funding to county boards of health. 2. Reduce funding for cancer treatment for the medically indigent. 3. Eliminate contract to provide operating funds for the Life Flight helicopter. 4. Reduce operating funds for the Rome Outpatient Tuberculosis unit. 5. Reduce funding for the Medical College of Georgia Children and Youth Project.
Division of Rehabilitation Services 1. Eliminate one-time funding for the contract with the Georgia Chapter of the Epilepsy Foundation.

(1,482,856)
(750,000)
(284,000) (78,707) (50,000)
(5,000,000) (300,000) (200,000) (427,220) (200,000)
(30,500)

Division of Family and Children Services 1. Reflect a reduction in the number of public assistance cases from 120,400 to 85,117 due to Work First and welfare reform efforts. 2. Redirect 67 local Child Support collection staff to customer service duties and redirect an additional 67 collection staff to child support enforcement duties ($4,480,000 total funds). See Addition #3 in the Division of Family and Children Services section below. 3. Eliminate various contracts: small business loans to micro-enterprises ($150,000); Community of Care ($50,000); The Connector Agency ($25,000); and Piney Grove Youth Program ($10,000).

(68,074,509) (1,525,000)
(235,000)

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GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

Division of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse 1. Annualize the closure of the Brook Run mental retardation facility. 2. Reduce patient pay and other income which will no longer be earned as a result of the closure of Brook Run. 3. Redirect funds available from the closure of Georgia Mental Health Institute (GMHI) effective July 1, 1998. Funds will be redirected to other hospitals for continuation of needed services ($9,905,891) and for community-based services ($12,200,000). 4. Transfer funds for adult mental health services from hospitals to the community through the reallocation funding formula developed in conjunction with the restructuring of the MHMRSA service delivery system (HB 100). 5. Reduce funding for inpatient child and adolescent services and redirect funds to community services for severely emotionally disturbed (SED) children and adolescents.

(7,594,141) (826,928)
(22,105,891)
(5,910,000)
(1,600,000)

Total Funds to Redirect

(116,674,752)

ADDITIONS Division of General Administration and Support
1. Add funds to increase the number of slots in the Community Care for the Elderly Program. 2. Complete the development of a comprehensive health planning data system and cover
an increase in real estate rental for SHPA. 3. Fund one adoption gala in each of the 12 DFCS regions throughout the state to promote and
publicize adoptions ($95,000 total funds). 4. Provide funds for the Family and Children Electronic Tracking System (FACETS) to track and
monitor children in social services programs such as foster care, adoption and child protective services ($10,240,327 total funds). 5. Fund 7 surveyors in Child Care Licensing for the purpose of licensing Head Start Programs and after-school daycare programs operated by private entities on public school grounds ($300,000).

3,896,400 165,922 71,250
3,020,896
Federal TANF

Division of Public Health 1. Provide operating costs for the State Public Health Laboratory. 2. Increase the capacity of Public Health to track and identify disease trends. 3. Provide childhood lead poisoning screening and care coordination for children age 6 months to 6 years. 4. Annualize the F.Y. 1998 amended budget increase in the payment rate for pap smears. 5. Expand teen pregnancy prevention efforts by providing $6,000,000 in TANF funds for additional teen pregnancy prevention services. Funding includes $1,800,000 for 12 additional Teen Plus Centers in Bartow, Bulloch, Cobb, Coffee, Crisp, Douglas, Gwinnett, Henry, Rockdale, Sumter, Tift, and Walker Counties; $2,666,680 for district health initiatives targeting any ofDHR's 6 pregnancy prevention services including abstinence education/Postponing Sexual Involvement, male involvement, media campaign, teen friendly clinics, community involvement and training; $360,000 for Community Involvement grants; $100,000 for evaluation ofteen pregnancy initiatives; and $1,073,320 for family planning services, supplies and operating costs.

388,000 500,000 800,000
400,000 Federal TANF

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GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

Division of Rehabilitation Services I. Add funds for case services to assist people with disabilities to obtain employment. Case services include, but are not limited to: diagnosis and evaluation; medical treatment; psychological services; vocational and academic training; counseling; adjustment training; adaptive tools; equipment and licenses; and therapeutic services.

500,000

Division of Family and Children Services I. Expand adoption services through contracts with private adoption agencies to place an additional 550 special needs children, provide post-adoptive services for an additional 250 children and increase funding for the recruitment and education of potential adoptive parents ($8,956,667 total funds). 2. Increase funding for adoption supplements for special needs children based on a projected increase in the number of adoptions ($3,325,000 total funds). 3. Redirect 67 local Child Support collection staff to customer service duties and redirect an additional 67 collection staff to child support enforcement duties ($4,480,000 total funds). See Redirection #2 in the Division of Family and Children Services section above.

4,486,250
2,500,000 1,525,000

GEORGIA'S TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) PROGRAM AND BLOCK GRANT

4. Expand the number of child care slots to support families moving from welfare to work and for other low income families who may be at risk of going on welfare in the absence of these resources. The funds will provide child care for an additional 12,625 children at $165 per month ($25,000,000 total funds).
5. Purchase transportation services for clients transitioning from welfare to work ($7,000,000). 6. Expand job training and work partnerships with the Department of Technical and Adult
Education ($4,000,000).

15,000,000
Federal TANF Federal TANF

Division of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse 1. Annualize the F.Y. 1998 redirection from Brook Run to community placements for persons with mental retardation. 2. Reallocate funds from hospital services to community-based services based on a reduction in hospital admissions and average client load. This will provide CMI target area funding in 3 regions--Troup, CobblDouglas, and LowndeslWare. 3. Use funds available from the closure of GMHI to expand community-based services for the chronically mentally ill (CMI). This will complete target services in 5 regions--Troup, CobblDouglas, Fulton, Lowndes/Ware, and Bullock/Chatham/Glynn; and fully fund CMI Services statewide. 4. Complete Phase I funding of community-based services for SED children statewide by fully funding 4 regions--Clayton/Troup/Spalding, Hall/Clarke, Fulton, and Baldwin/Laurens/Bibb/Houston. 5. Expand substance abuse services for pregnant and postpartum mothers statewide. ($8,000,000 total funds). 6. Provide home and community-based services under the Medicaid waiver program to 150 mentally retarded persons who are currently on the waiting list ($5,204,268 total funds). 7. Reallocate funds available from the closure of GMHI to other hospitals for the continuation of needed services.
Total Additions TOTAL REDIRECTION LEVEL

7,594,141 5,910,000
8,200,000
1,600,000
2,000,000 2,000,000 9,905,891 70,463,750 1,176,198,246

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GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDAnONS

ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

ENHANCEMENTS Division of General Administration and Support
1. Expand Family Connection communities statewide. 2. Expand community-based services to an additional 932 low income elderly who are not
Medicaid eligible. 3. Fund an increase in real estate rental at 2 Peachtree Street. 4. Transfer the inspection and licensure of personal care homes from county health departments
to the Office of Regulatory Services.

2,950,000 1,637,250
1,645,000 353,400

Division of Public Health 1. Fund 50% of the match required for the new federal abstinence education grant. 2. Provide state match for the Carnegie Foundation "Starting Points" grant.

543,845 200,000

Division of Family and Children Services 1. Provide matching funds for the new federal Welfare-to-Work Grant which targets hard-to-employ TANF clients. 2. Contract with a private vendor to centralize the collection of child support payments. ($2,295,000 total funds). 3. Provide parents of all 110,000 Georgia newborns in F.Y. 1999 with parenting information and a copy of the book, "The Little Engine That Could", to emphasize the importance of nurturing and stimulating infants and to create public awareness of recent brain research. 4. Provide parents of all 110,000 Georgia newborns in F.Y. 1999 with parenting information and cassette tapes of music to emphasize the importance of nurturing and stimulating infants and to create public awareness of recent brain research. 5. Increase funding for the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program.

14,004,188 765,000 300,000
105,500
105,000

FOSTER CARE ENHANCEMENTS

6. Provide additional funding that will allow 1,000 children currently in family foster care to be more appropriately placed in institutional foster care settings with greater structure and resources. ($7,044,500 total funds).
7. Provide team assessments that will determine the most appropriate placement for 2,250 children who will enter the foster care system beginning in July 1998 ($2,400,000 total funds).
8. Increase the family foster care per diem from $10.70 to $11.10 ($1,460,000 total funds). 9. Fund temporary placements for the 2,250 children in Enhancement #6 above who are entering
foster care and lmdergoing assessments ($868,500 total funds). 10. Provide more specialized training for foster parents who care for foster children with
serious behavioral and other problems ($500,000 total funds). 11. Implement stricter background checks on foster parents including comprehensive drug screens
and national criminal background checks ($461,250 total funds).

5,283,375
1,800,000 1,095,000
651,375 375,000 345,938

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GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDAnONS

Division of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse

1. Refinance 100% state-funded MR supported employment slots with Medicaid funds and

Yes

expand supported employment for persons with mental illness, mental retardation and

substance abuse problems.

TOTAL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

32,159,871

CAPITAL OUTLAY 1. Fund new construction and institutional repairs and maintenance for DHR facilities (recommend $26,125,000 in F.Y. 1999 bonds). Includes replacement of Binion forensic unit at Central State Hospital.

See G.O. Bonds

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

1,208,358,117

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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Strategies and Services

The Department of Human R6sources (DHR) was created by the General Assembly in 1972 to form a coordinated network of human service agencies. Services are provided through over 100 health, financial assistance, social services, regulatory and rehabilitation programs in 1500 locations.
The department's mission is to assist Georgians in achieving healthy, independent and self-sufficient lives. In order to fulfill its mission the department is:
Focusing on strengthening families;
Encouraging and demanding responsibility from both parents in the caring of their children;
Emphasizing communitybased services with local partners who share in making decisions; and
Increasing emphasis on education, early intervention and prevention.
To achieve its goals and objectives in these areas, DHR is working closely with other state agencies, local communities, private enterprise, and private foundations and charitable organizations.
The department is also actively seeking to privatize services where possible. Day care, child support recovery, and community-based services for the elderly and for the mentally retarded are areas where privatization has been the most successful.
WELFARE REFORM Georgia's new Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program was implemented January 1, 1997 and has built on the successes of the state's welfare reform efforts over the last 5 years. Under this program, welfare is no longer an entitlement but a program that provides temporary cash assistance while moving people into employment. Cash assistance is limited to a maximum of four years -one year less than the federal maximum lifetime benefit. Georgia is

implementing the program according to these principles:
A central focus on work; Meeting the needs of children first;
Linking benefits to personal responsibility; and
Reducing teen pregnancy. The state will continue to
provide clients with support services to help them work or prepare for work. Transitional childcare and Medicaid are provided for one year. Subsidized childcare and Medicaid may continue after one year. Other services include transportation, job training and education, work clothes and emergency shelters.
The state is participating in the newly enacted federal Welfareto-Work initiative which targets hard-to-employ TANF customers through the collaborative developed by the Departments of Human Resources, Labor, and Technical and Adult Education. These departments will seek to integrate Welfare-toWork into Georgia's overall workforce development strategy, while maintaining local flexibility to meet the needs of local communities and helping recipients overcome barriers to employment and attain

self-sufficiency. The Governor's F.Y.

1999 budget recommendations

include $14,004,188 to provide the

state match for the Work-to-Welfare

grant.

The TeenPlus program

consolidates and streamlines the

state's pregnancy prevention

programs that include abstinence

education, male involvement, and

teen friendly clinics. The Governor is

recommending that $6 million in

TANF funds be used in F.Y. 1999 to

expand these programs.

Adequate childcare is essential

to successful welfare reform in

Georgia. Women with children

cannot easily move to self-sufficiency

without safe, affordable childcare. In

recognition of this basic need, the

Governor is recommending that $25

million in state and TANF funds,

available due to TANF caseload

reduction, be reinvested in the

provision of childcare.

This

reinvestment would provide care for

an additional 12,625 children, thereby

increasing the total number of

children served to 81,625, a 18.3%

increase over F.Y. 1998.

The department has initiated a

substance abuse treatment program

TANF Enrollment

160,000

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targeted at low income, pregnant women and mothers with young children. The program is different from conventional substance abuse programs in that it focuses on the families' needs and provides support services, such as transportation, transitional housing and childcare, which are necessary if these women are to leave public assistance and regain custody of their children. The Governor is recommending $8 million in state and TANF funds to expand this program statewide.
'THRIVE BY FIVE' On October 27, Governor Miller

social needs to be addressed in the children's critical years;
Starting Points, which helps ensure that parents are ready to care for their newborn babies;
Babies Can't Wait, which provides early intervention for children born with developmental disabilities and special needs;
Georgia Voluntary Pre-K program, which gives four year-olds an opportunity to acquire the skills they need to be ready to learn and succeed in school;
The Family Connection which works under the guidance of the Policy Council for Children and

improving the well-being of children and families. The Policy Council framework for achieving this objective calls for results accountability; community-based planning and decision-making; a prevention focus; family-centered service strategies; government streamlining; and creative fmancing approaches. The Policy Council has identified 5 targeted result areas to improve the well being of children and families: healthy children; children ready for school; children succeeding in school; strong families; and self-sufficient families. Additionally, the Policy Council has

MHMRSAFunding SummaryRY.1996 toF.Y.1998

F.Y. 1998

F.Y. 1997

F.Y. 1996

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

.CommWlity

o Hospitals

introduced "Thrive by Five" -- an umbrella initiative which includes a variety of programs to promote and enhance the development of Georgia's youngest citizens. The intent of "Thrive by Five" is to emphasize the importance of the early years in brain development; provide public awareness for parents/caregivers to nurture and stimulate their infants; and link common programs together for greater effectiveness, results, and better use of resources. Some of the programs under this umbrella include:
Children 151, which checks all newborn babies to identify health and

Families to form collaborative partnerships with communities to improve services to children and families.
Funded initially by a $5 million grant from the Joseph B. Whitehead Foundation, The Family Connection targeted 15 pilot communities. Currently, state funds have been appropriated to support 86 sites across the state.
In 1995, the Governor proposed and the General Assembly approved legislation creating a state-level policy council to develop and coordinate statewide strategies for
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adopted 26 benchmarks that measure progress toward these results. Throughout Georgia, local Family Connection collaboratives decide what areas are most important to them and tailor their own programs to meet their particular needs.
Overall, children and families in Georgia are faring better today than in the early 1990s. While the state is making progress toward most of the' benchmarks, there is still much to be done. Therefore, Governor Miller is recommending $2.9 million in F.Y. 1999 to expand Family Connection' statewide.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES -- Strategies and Services

HOSPITAL RESOURCE ALLOCATION PLAN
In 1992, Georgia's General Assembly created a State Commission on Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Service Delivery to study gaps and shortcomings in the 150 year-old system and to make recommendations for improvements. The commission brought together consumers, families, advocates, providers, public and community leaders throughout the state.
The group focused on the issues of accessibility, accountability, equity, integration, consumer empowerment, and privatization. House Bill 100, one of the most sweeping health care reform proposals to be introduced in recent years, passed the General Assembly in March 1993 and was signed into law by Governor Miller on April 27.
The law created the framework for a new system and called for more local control and strong input from consumers and families. The key to the new system is the 13 governing boards which plan and coordinate MHMRSA services on a regional basis. The regional boards act as the front door to the service system and are the single point of accountability. They assess the needs in their regions and allocate all public funds, both community and hospital, based on regional plans to meet those needs.
In 1995, a task force was appointed to recommend an allocation methodology for allocating hospital resources consistent with the mandates of H.B. 100. The formula

recommended by the task force primarily addressed services for adult mentally ill and substance abuse clients. As a result, from F.Y. 1995 through F.Y. 1997, the state has made tremendous strides in shifting resources and clients away from state hospitals to community programs:
The state hospital facility system had a 15.2% decrease in the total number of days of care. The cost centers that are a part of the allocation formula had a 27.8% decrease.
The hospital system had a 30% decrease in the total number of admissions.
All regions reduced their use of state hospital care. The regional average decrease was 28.9% which represents 12,771 days of care per region.
The percent increase in community funding for F.Y. 1998 over F.Y. 1996 is 17%.
In F.Y. 1997, $14,675,283 was transferred from hospital services to community services. The Governor is recommending that another $14.9 million be transferred in F.Y. 1998. These funds will be used to expand services for the chronically mentally ill and for substance abusers.
Additionally, as a result of the decline in hospital utilization, the Governor is recommending the closure of the Georgia Mental Health Institute in Atlanta. Services provided by GMHI will continue to be provided by Georgia Regional Hospital in Atlanta. The proposal calls for redirecting $8.2 million of GMHI's state funding to complete

services for the chronically mentally ill. Another $2 million will be redirected to community substance abuse treatment for women.
FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION During F.Y. 1997, DHR provided
foster care for approximately 19,000 children. Many of these children have been moved from placement to placement. To provide a more stable environment for foster children, the Governor is recommending $16.5 million to expand and improve foster care and adoption services:
More stringent screening of potential foster parents will be required along with more training to help them better cope with behavioral and other problems;
The family foster care per diem will be increased from $10.70 to $11.1 0 to help offset the cost of rearing foster children;
Funding will also be provided to assess 2,250 children entering the foster care system so that they can be placed in appropriate settings;
Many children need an environment that is more structured than a basic family foster care setting. Funding is proposed to provide institutional foster care for 1,000 children currently in family foster care; and
DHR will contract with private adoption services to fmd permanent homes for an additional 550 special needs children plus post-adoptive services for an additional 250 children.

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General Administration and Support Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Special Purpose Contracts Service Benefits for Children Purchase of Service Contracts Grant-in-Aid to Counties Institutional Repairs and Maint. Postage Payments to DMA for
Community Care Grants to County DFCS-Ops.
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds DOAS-Indirect Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

F.Y.1996 Expenditures
49,960,412 2,627,239 1,337,859 1,873,237 143,470 4,819,922 7,414,810 1,919,666 701,374 254,000
41,749,835 37,848,065
349,999 69,905
1,329,286 16,169,589
828,579
169,397,247
43,658,397 26,740,193
412,600 38,000
70,849,190
98,548,057
809 234

F.Y. 1997 Expenditures
52,226,441 2,357,799 1,252,703 1,538,789
140,898 4,827,001 9,085,360 1,762,351
756,319 284,000 49,980,952 37,788,170

F.Y.1998 Current Budget
59,889,746 2,339,323 1,499,760 1,573,678
87,698 4,743,651 7,871,072 1,885,043
769,907 284,000 46,486,389 38,724,534

137,440 1,046,492 17,141,154

89,214 921,752 17,942,073

1,099,067 181,424,934

185, I07,840

45,477,020 29,603,881
412,600 86,500
75,580,000
105,844,934
827 234

42,106,581 26,573,378
412,600
69,092,559 116,015,281
874 15

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection

Level

Enhancements

Totals

64,279,185 2,395,343 1,534,260 1,573,678
92,837 4,007,573 7,933,857 1,756,463 (712,949)
142,000 46,486,389 38,674,534

569,250 1,650
27,500
16,500 2,365,000 2,009,000
33,000
3,000,000

64,848,435 2,396,993 1,561,760 1,573,678
109,337 6,372,573 9,942,857 1,789,463 (712,949)
142,000 46,486,389 41,674,534

89,214 916,752 23,942,073

64,000

153,214 916,752 23,942,073

193,111,209
43,248,709 26,724,041
412,600
70,385,350 122,725,859
888 15

8,085,900

201,197,109

8,085,900 11

43,248,709 26,724,041
412,600
70,385,350 130,811,759
899 15

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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
General Administration and Support Financial Summary

, Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Special Purpose Contracts Service Benefits for Children Purchase of Service Contracts Grant-in-Aid to Counties Institutional Repairs and Maint. Postage Payments to DMA for
Community Care Grants to County DFCS-Ops.
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds DOAS-Indirect Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

F.Y. 1999 Governor's Recommendations

Adjusted Base
64,073,699 2,339,293 1,501,760 1,573,678 87,308 4,741,651 7,871,072 1,735,463 769,907 284,000
46,486,389 38,724,534
89,214 921,752 17,942,073

Redirection Level

Funds To Redirect

Additions

(43,736) (20,000)
(5,000)

249,827 76,053 37,543

(4,971) (750,000)

10,526 15,922

(1,482,856) (284,000)

10,411,378

(50,000)

(5,000)

3,896,400

Redirection Totals
64,279,790 2,395,346 1,534,303 1,573,678 92,863 4,007,573 7,871,072 12,146,841 (712,949)

Enhancements
310,500 900
15,000
9,000 1,645,000 2,950,000
18,000

46,486,389 38,674,534

1,637,250

89,214 916,752 21,838,473

Totals
64,590,290 2,396,246 1,549,303 1,573,678 101,863 5,652,573 10,821,072 12,164,841 (712,949)
46,486,389 40,311,784
89,214 916,752 21,838,473

189,141,793

(2,645,563)

14,697,649 201,193,879

6,585,650 207,779,529

42,925,687 26,724,041
412,600
70,062,328 119,079,465
881 15

(2,645,563)

7,543,181

50,468,868 26,724,041
412,600

7,543,181 7,154,468
7

77,605,509 123,588,370
888 15

50,468,868 26,724,041
412,600

6,585,650 6

77,605,509 130,174,020
894 15

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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
General Administration and Support Functional Budget Summary

1. Commissioner's Office 2. Planning and Budget Services 3. Office of Adoption Services 4. Children's Community Based Initiative 5. Troubled Children's Placements 6. Technology and Support 7. Facilities Management 8. Regulatory Services - Program Direction 9. Child Care Licensing 10. Health Care Facilities Regulations 11. Fraud and Abuse 12. Financial Services 13. Auditing Services 14. Personnel Administration 15. Indirect Cost 16. Policy and Government Services 17. Aging Services 18. Health Planning Agency 19. Developmental Disabilities Council 20. Departmental Operational Reduction TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

TOTAL

STATE

1,037,742

1,037,742

1,045,844

1,045,844

4,057,233

4,057,233

4,105,220

4,105,220

1,096,996

1,096,996

1,202,719

1,202,719

5,508,295

5,133,295

8,461,268

8,086,268

46,486,389

33,335,726

46,486,389

33,335,726

22,716,838

21,073,684

32,973,585

24,111,000

5,509,616

4,255,620

7,157,254

5,903,258

576,110

566,110

579,383

569,383

2,752,638

2,752,638

3,069,331

3,069,331

10,290,048

4,587,256

10,708,767

5,018,486

6,435,216

2,317,156

6,475,384

2,337,083

8,470,765

6,645,750

8,171,528

6,346,513

1,888,006

1,888,006

1,900,369

1,900,369

3,492,190

3,492,190

7,359,891

7,359,891

(9,965,749)

(11,247,504)

1,179,800

1,179,800

1,191,755

1,191,755

60,148,463

30,788,522

65,706,689

36,348,625

1,804,142

1,724,142

1,753,745

1,673,745

1,657,353

49,164

1,663,264

49,164

185,107,840 116,015,281

(2,232,856) 207,779,529

(2,232,856)
1
130,174,020

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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
General Administration and Support Roles and Responsibilities

The Division of General Administration and Support provides executive and policy direction and administrative support to all divisions and offices of the Department of Human Resources (DHR). The primary purpose of the division is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of management, administration, and programs. The division also assists in ensuring that the department complies with mandates and legal requirements.
COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE --The commissioner and staffprovide leadership for one of the largest agencies in state government to ensure that the goals and objectives of the department are met. There are approximately 22,500 state and county DHR employees in over 100 programs in 1,000 locations in all 159 counties. The commissioner is ap'pointed by and accountable to the Board of Human Resources which is appointed by the Governor.
PLANNING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES--Budget and Financial Services has responsibility for auditing, budget preparation and management, and financial tracking and reporting. This office provides guidance to all divisions and offices regarding all items related to the budget and/or requested appropriations.
PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION--This office is responsible for classification and compensation; the flexible benefits program; complaint and discipline management; managing employee relations; equal employment opportunity; and maintenance of personnel records.
FRAUD AND ABUSE--The Office of Fraud and Abuse investigates suspected fraud and abuse within the department's public assistance programs and seeks adjudication through the judicial or administrative process. This office also receives, reviews and investigates all reports of criminal misconduct by employees of the department.
REGULATORY SERVICES--The Office of Regulatory Services is responsible for inspecting, monitoring, licensing, certifying and registering a variety of health, long-term and child care programs to ensure that facilities and programs are operated in compliance with appropriate state statutes or regulations. It also certifies various health care facilities to receive Medicaid and Medicare funds, through contracts with the Health Care Financing Administration of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services and the State Department of Medical Assistance.
ADOPTION SERVICES--The Office of Adoption Services is responsible for increasing the number of children in DHR's custody who are placed in permanent adoptive homes. The office contracts with private adoption agencies for the recruitment of families and post-adoptive services.
AGING SERVICES --The Office of Aging administers statewide programs that provide community-based support services to the elderly. These programs allow the elderly to

remain in their homes and communities as long as possible and prevent premature or unnecessary placement of individuals in long-term care facilities. Programs are classified in two broad categories: Community Care Services Program (CCSP) and Aging Services. The CCSP program provides client assessment, case management and six major services, including home-deliveredservices under a Medicaid waiver to individuals who meet specific income and healthrelated criteria. The Aging Services component provides services that have no specific income-based eligibility criteria but are targeted to the most economically or socially needy individuals. Services include senior centers, home-delivered and congregate meals, transportation and Alzheimer's programs.
MULTI-AGENCY TEAM FOR CHILDREN (TROUBLED CHILDREN)--The MATCH program purchases treatment from intensive and intermediate residential treatment facilities and therapeutic foster care for children with severe emotional and behavioral problems. Treatment may include the services of psychiatrists, social workers, therapists and other medical professions. In F.Y. 1997, this program provided 895 placements.
ATTACHED AGENCIES The State Health Planning Agency is attached to the
Department of Human Resources for administrative purposes. It serves as staffto the Health Strategies Council and provides research and technical assistance in developing the components of the State Health Plan. The agency also administers Georgia's Certificate of Need review program which determines whether a proposed health care project conforms to state statutory provisions and guidelines contained in the State Health Plan.
The Developmental Disabilities Council is also attached to the department for administrative purposes. The council administers a federal grant program to initiate innovative programs for individuals with developmental disabilities.
AUTHORITY Titles 3,5, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19,25,26,31,34,36,
37, 40, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, and 50, Official Code of Georgia Annotated. Governor's Executive Orders of September 13 and October 3, 1983; Public Laws 89-73 as amended, 90-174, 92-603 as amended, 97-35 as amended by 98-558 and 99-500, 100-223, 100-578, 100-690, 101-496; Title XIX of the Social Security Act: HCFA 2176 Waiver; Older American's Act; Urban Mass Transit Act of 1964; Commercial Motor Vehicle Act of 1986; and the Single Audit Act of 1984.

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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES Public Health
Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Special Purpose Contracts Purchase of Service Contracts Grant-In-Aid to Counties Institutional Repairs and
Maintenance Postage Medical Benefits
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds DOAS - Indirect Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

F.Y.1996 Expenditures
53,727,117 125,660,249
1,306,500
176,227 1,300,959 18,013,951 7,801,255 1,318,464
682,869 20,388,563 133,367,488
37,339
220,570 3,581,775
367,583,326

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
51,049,030 136,843,917
1,223,270
410,526 1,274,449 13,909,097 4,283,825 1,363,451
580,732 29,920,984 147,670,078
34,500
143,162 5,326,996
394,034,017

F.Y.1998 Current Budget
48,755,563 74,068,968
802,414
195,367 1,413,650 4,227,697 1,682,597 1,218,661
280,732 13,980,145 132,073,686
34,500
100,757 4,347,222
283,181,959

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection Level

Enhancements

Totals

49,225,065 74,861,956
866,414 18,000
195,367 1,383,650 4,682,197 1,722,847 1,296,981
280,732 14,619,081 134,247,989
34,500

237,411 747,699 36,000
359,848 48,790 14,000
2,616,000 3,374,552

49,462,476 75,609,655
902,414 18,000
195,367 1,383,650 5,042,045 1,771,637 1,310,981
280,732 17,235,081 137,622,541
34,500

101,345 4,402,222
287,938,346

1,700 300,000
7,736,000

103,045 4,702,222
295,674,346

168,766,363 50,067,369
549,718 32,500
219,415,950
148,167,376
1,412 7

190,673,407 50,882,582
549,718
242,105,708 151,928,310
1,334 7

125,278,873 4,113,624 549,718
129,942,215 153,239,744
1,107 3

131,456,709 4,142,210 549,718
136,148,637 151,789,709
1,114 4

7,736,000 4

131,456,709 4,142,210 549,718
136,148,637 159,525,709
1,118 4

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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES Public Health
Financial Summary

.
Budget Classes/Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Special Purpose Contracts Purchase of Service Contracts Grant-In-Aid to Counties Institutional Repairs and
Maintenance Postage Medical Benefits
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds DOAS - Indirect Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

F.Y.1999 Governor's Recommendations

Adjusted Base
49,124,350 73,568,968
802,414
195,367 1,383,650 4,360,197 1,712,597 1,218,661
280,732 14,480,145 132,912,165
34,500
100,757 4,347,222
284,521,725

Redirection Level

Funds

To Redirect

Additions

(427,220)

906,000 20,000

(400,000) (5,000,000)

272,000 6,000 2,320
360,000 5,766,680

(300,000) (6,127,220)

755,000 8,088,000

Redirection Totals
48,697,130 74,474,968
822,414
195,367 1,383,650 4,632,197 1,718,597 1,220,981
280,732 14,440,145 133,678,845
34,500
100,757 4,802,222
286,482,505

125,456,709 4,142,210 549,718
130,148,637 154,373,088
1,107 3

(6,127,220) (5)

6,000,000
6,000,000 2,088,000

131,456,709 4,142,210 549,718
136,148,637 150,333,868
1,102 3

Enhancements 115,000 85,000 543,845 743,845
743,845

Totals
48,812,130 74,474,968
822,414
195,367 1,383,650 4,717,197 1,718,597 1,220,981
280,732 14,440,145 134,222,690
34,500
100,757 4,802,222 287,226,350
13.1,456,709 4,142,210 549,718
136,148,637 151,077,713
1,102 3

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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES Division of Public Health
Functional Budget Summary

1. District Health Administration 2. Newborn Follow-up Care 3. Oral Health 4. Stroke and Heart Attack Prevention 5. Genetics, Sickle Cell, Vision and Hearing 6. High Risk Pregnant Women and Infants 7. Sexually Transmitted Diseases 8. Family Planning 9. Women Infants and Children - Nutrition 10. Grant in Aid to Counties 11. Children's Medical Services 12. Emergency Health 13. Primary Health Care 14. Epidemiology 15. Immunization 16. Community Tuberculosis Control 17. Family Health Management 18. Infant and Child Health 19. Maternal Health - Perinatal

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

TOTAL

STATE

12,801,257

12,671,582

12,867,990

12,738,315

1,375,269

1,160,438

1,585,484

1,370,653

1,573,141

1,250,966

1,582,803

1,260,628

2,292,312

1,179,700

2,306,107

1,193,495

4,042,592

3,268,773

4,053,942

3,280,123

5,246,146

5,134,146

5,251,681

5,139,681

2,305,709

305,551

2,318,190

307,018

10,881,359

5,854,042

10,944,822

5,887,043

83,435,710

83,489,892

68,422,827

67,292,789

64,026,631

62,879,778

13,258,839

6,482,532

13,305,780

6,529,473

3,256,364

1,907,651

3,068,868

1,720,155

1,467,688

1,364,601

1,476,066

1,371,964

697,961

442,425

1,202,122

945,918

1,043,235

1,549,433

6,165,832

4,717,392

5,764,767

4,303,374

863,506

685,576

870,693

691,807

1,190,809

710,584

995,026

513,392

2,523,376

1,080,501

2,543,120

1,092,016

20. Chronic Disease 21. Diabetes 22. Cancer Control 23. Director's Office

376,294 569,046 4,741,098 1,328,484 276

376,294 569,046 4,741,098 1,074,293

379,909 572,223 4,843,034 1,336,671

379,909, 572,223 4,843,0341,081,971

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES -- Functional Budget Summary Public Health

24. Health Program Management 25. Vital Records 26. Health Services Research 27. Environmental Health 28. Laboratory Services 29. Community Health Management 30. AIDS 31. Vaccines 32. Drug and Clinic Supplies 33. Adolescent Health 34. Public Health - Planning Councils 35. Early Intervention 36. Injury Control 37. Public Health - Division Indirect Costs TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

TOTAL

STATE

263,191

263,191

262,215

262,215

2,025,699

1,779,342

2,036,433

1,787,899

2,736,633

2,513,815

2,746,236

2,523,418

1,400,306

888,433

2,208,889

1,697,016

6,084,203

5,934,203

6,533,127

6,383,127

278,580

278,580

281,143

281,143

9,259,067

5,049,183

9,303,486

5,046,114

7,843,045

7,343,045

3,250,000

2,493,380

3,250,000

2,493,380

6,623,310

2,199,706

13,185,415

2,761,811

177,138

159,641

178,189

160,692

13,024,215

10,739,428

13,203,698

10,906,564

357,718

206,580

359,220

208,082

(1,535,718)

(1,535,718)

283,181,959 153,239,744

287,226,350

151,077,713

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1991

1992

1993

1994

Calendar Year

277

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1995

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Public Health Roles and Responsibilities

The general mission of the Division of Public Health

is to assure conditions in which people can be healthy and

to provide leadership in the prevention of disease and

injury. Public Health accomplishes this mission through

the provision of2 broad categories of services:

Individual health services - direct delivery of health and medical care to individuals.

Population-based services

activities and

interventions that are targeted to protect entire populations

from illness, disease, and injury.

RANGE OF HEALTH SERVICES Approximately 20% of Georgia's residents, or 1.4
million individuals, receive health services at county health departments each year. However, all Georgians benefit from the population-based services provided by the division. Specific duties of the Division of Public Health include:
Preventing, controlling and treating a variety of diseases and afflictions which affect physical health, including cancer, diabetes, heart attacks, hypertension, kidney disease, sickle cell anemia, tuberculosis, AIDS, and sexually transmitted diseases.
Providing services in family planning, teenage pregnancy prevention, family health care, maternal and infant care, dental hygiene, community care for the elderly, malnutrition, and immunizations.
Providing and disseminating health information and education.
Conducting laboratory testing, epidemiological investigations and reporting communicable and infectious diseases.
Monitoring various aspects of environmental health including inspections of restaurants, sewage systems, hotels and motels, and other facilities for compliance with health laws.
Collecting vital statistics and maintaining records of all births, deaths, marriages and abortions occurring in Georgia.
Licensing and regulating ambulance services and certifying emergency medical personnel.

Policy Development - using the information gathered from assessments to develop and direct comprehensive state and local public health policies.
Assurance - making sure that needed health services are available, either through the public or private sector, that address the health status and health needs of the community.
SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM The Division of Public Health has 19 district health
offices located across the state. Each district office is headed by a director who must by law be a medical doctor. The director, along with the district health staff, provides leadership, and administrative and program support to the county health departments in the delivery of health services and in community health assessment.
In each of Georgia's 159 counties, there is a county health department that is governed by a county board of health. These boards are responsible for planning, developing and implementing health programs and activities. Services are provided through 274 health department clinic sites. Low fees are charged for some services based on an individual's income; however, no one can be denied services based on the inability to pay.
AUTHORITY Titles 31 and 49-6-60, Official Code of Georgia
Annotated; and Public Laws 78-410 as amended, 889-564 as amended, 95-963, 95-627, 96-212 as amended, 96-510, and 99-457.

"CORE" FUNCTIONS Because the responsibilities of Public Health have
evolved to be so broad and varied, there has been much discussion about what the basic role of Public Health should be. To address these concerns, the division has adopted three "core" functions:
Assessment - analyzing and evaluating, on a continuous basis, prevailing health status and health needs of the community.

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Rehabilitation Services Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

,
Budget Classes/Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Capital Outlay Case Services Special Purpose Contracts Purchase of Service Contracts Institutional Repairs and Maint. Utilities Postage
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds DOAS-Indirect Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

F.Y.1996 Expenditures
73,014,439 11,582,913
1,622,852 188,705 551,334
4,494,301 8,249,738 2,992,154 2,218,954
83,000 25,463,910
713,163 11,175,547
592,461 885,277 458,035
144,286,783
92,245,237 27,833,559
100,000 20,000
120,198,796
24,087,987
1,848 73

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
72,460,708 11,310,484
1,430,910 45,753 663,530
4,761,713 8,808,318 3,892,634 2,272,326

F.Y.1998 Current Budget
78,670,234 11,590,180
1,360,554 50,582
751,574 4,117,555 7,855,273 2,936,569 2,043,183

27,099,200 705,245
12,335,779 215,000 876,411 481,734
147,359,746

30,870,191 685,245
11,556,562 255,000 859,650 823,675
154,426,027

97,308,166 25,347,706
100,000 52,000
122,807,873
24,551,873
1,809 73

102,800,595 27,557,734
100,000
130,458,329 23,967,698
1,749 66

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection

Level

Enhancements

Totals

78,848,122 11,543,954
1,457,767 50,582
751,574 3,943,128 8,201,499 2,936,569 2,130,397
30,870,191 685,245
11,526,062 255,000 859,650 828,675
154,888,415

1,302,500 3,000,000
1,756,400
6,058,900

78,848,122 11,543,954
1,457,767 50,582
751,574 3,943,128 8,201,499 2,936,569 2,130,397 1,302,500 33,870,191
685,245 11,526,062 2,011,400
859,650 828,675
160,947,315

103,107,748 27,561,643
100,000
130,769,391 24,119,024
1,749 66

6,058,900

103,107,748 27,561,643
100,000
130,769,391 30,177,924
1,749 66

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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Rehabilitation Services Financial Summary

F.Y.1999 Governor's Recommendations

Budget Classes/Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Capital Outlay Case Services Special Purpose Contracts Purchase of Service Contracts Institutional Repairs and Maint. Utilities Postage
Total Funds

Adjusted Base
80,248,122 11,588,954
1,499,267 50,582
751,574 3,943,128 8,201,499 2,990,069 2,130,397
29,330,191 685,245
II,556,562 255,000 859,650 828,675
154,918,915

Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds DOAS - Indirect Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

103,107,748 27,561,643
100,000 20,000
130,769,391
24,149,524

Positions Motor Vehicles

1,778 66

Redirection Level

Funds To Redirect

Additions

(30,500)

500,000

(30,500)

500,000

52,000 (30,500)

500,000

Redirection Totals
80,248,122 11,588,954
1,499,267 50,582 751,574
3,943,128 8,201,499 2,990,069 2,130,397
29,830,191 685,245
11,526,062 255,000 859,650 828,675
155,388,415

Enhancements

Totals
80,248,122 11,588,954
1,499,267 50,582
751,574 3,943,128 8,201,499 2,990,069 2,130,397
29,830,191 685,245
11,526,062 255,000 859,650 828,675
155,388,415

103,107,748 27,561,643
iOO,OOO
130,769,391 24,619,024
1,778 66

103,107,748 27,561,643
100,000
130,769,391 24,619,024
1,778 66

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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Rehabilitation Services Functional Budget Summary

1. Vocational Rehabilitation Services
.'"... Independent Living
3. Sheltered Employment 4. Community Facilities 5. Program Direction and Support 6. Grants Management 7. Disability Adjudication 8. Georgia Factory for the Blind 9. Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

TOTAL

STATE

61,115,620

12,024,237

61,802,827

12,635,350

718,949

283,969

718,949

283,969

566,005

566,005

566,005

566,005

10,140,272

3,585,422

10,140,272

3,585,422

4,081,230

1,237,275

4,093,535

1,241,128

694,540

694,540

694,540

694,540

38,737,780

38,885,198

12,600,070

867,699

12,607,630

871,350

25,771,561

4,708,551

25,879,459

4,741,260

154,426,027

23,967,698

155,388,415

24,619,024

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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Rehabilitation Services Roles and Responsibilities

The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) provides services to individuals who have a physical or mental disability that negatively impacts their employability. As required by the 1992 amendments to the federal Rehabilitation Act, the division gives priority to those with the most severe disabilities.
DRS also provides speakers, seminars, and consultation to state and local governments, employers and consumer organizations regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act.
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION Comprehensive services designed to rehabilitate disabled
individuals are provided statewide through 57 hub offices located within 12 service regions. Additionally, the division contracts with 22 private non-profit facilities located across the state. Services include vocational assessment, the development of an individually written rehabilitation plan based on service needs, medical treatment, psychological services, vocational and academic training, counseling, interpreter services for the deaf, reader services for blind individuals, work adjustment training, equipment and job placement.
ALTERNATIVE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES While employment in the public and private sectors is the
major emphasis of the placement process, there are alternative programs for people who are currently unable to work in the competitive labor market.
The Supported Employment Program offers support and services for individuals whose disabilities are so severe as to have precluded immediate entry or re-entry into the competitive workforce. Through temporary job coaches and supports within the community, a person can learn necessary job skills while working in a real job setting.
The Georgia Industries for the Blind provides training and employment in manufacturing and services to afford citizens who are blind the opportunity to learn job skills that can be used in the private sector. Plants are located in Bainbridge, Griffin, and Atlanta.
The Business Enterprises Program provides employment opportunities for persons who are blind or visually impaired to become independent business people operating vending facilities throughoutthe state. The federal Randolph Shepard Act gives priority to blind individuals in federal buildings and requires that the Director of the Vocational Rehabilitation Program be the state licensing agency.

independent in the local community. Preventing and/or removing people from nursing home care is one of the major functions of the Independent Living Program. Services are provided through contracts with 7 nonprofit agencies in Atlanta, Albany, Augusta, Columbus, Gainesville, Macon and Savannah. Additionally, the division operates a residential treatment program at the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute.
ROOSEVELT WARM SPRINGS INSTITUTE The Institute is a statewide comprehensive rehabilitation
facility which serves people with severe disabilities. Major programs include a 78-bed hospital, a 215-bed vocational rehabilitation unit, a statewide Spinal Cord/Head Injury Registry, an industrial rehabilitation program, outpatient services and 5 satellite clinics. Also located at the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute is the Center for Therapeutic Recreation Complex which can serve over 200 patients, students and other Georgians with disabilities daily, providing the therapeutic benefits of recreation while enhancing their independent living skills.
The Institute is a major participant in the Learning Disabilities Grant which will fund a research and training center at the Institute for adults with learning disabilities.
DISABILITY ADJUDICATION The Disability Adjudication Unit, which is 100%
federally funded, performs disability determinations for Georgians who apply for disability benefits administered by the Social Security Administration.
AUTHORITY U.S. Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended;
GeorgiaRehabilitationAct, Title 30-2 and Title 49-9, Official Code of Georgia Annotated, Public Laws 93-112, 93-516, 94230, 95-602, 98-221,99-506, 100-230 and the Social Security Act, as amended.

INDEPENDENT LIVING The Independent Living Program coordinates services to
individuals with severe disabilities to assist them in becoming
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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Family and Children Services Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

,
Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Children's Trust Fund Cash Benefits Special Purpose Contracts Service Benefits for Children Purchase of Service Contracts Postage County DFCS-Operations
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds DOAS - Indirect Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

F.Y.1996 Expenditures
48,031,414 7,160,254 1,237,352 15,500 674,955 3,150,336
27,398,108 29,235,867
9,389,744 3,824,967 405,138,456 6,525,460 182,569,943 26,265,353 4,080,597 299,012,590
1,053,710,896
570,643,037 69,591,064 2,565,582 35,000
642,834,683
410,876,213
1,262 98

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
50,330,452 5,977,780 1,355,763
560,908 3,465,473 29,986,685 62,451,058 9,199,264 3,968,553 346,763,604 8,243,763 214,372,629 28,142,027 3,290,955 310,281,428
1,078,390,342
620,601,194 67,842,942 2,565,582 71,000
691,080,718
387,309,624
1,348 98

F.Y.1998 Current Budget
46,034,209 4,654,700 1,139,360
383,289 3,722,619 23,986,982 29,594,569 10,099,417 3,086,607 371,492,647 6,579,933 217,807,247 27,366,239 2,774,054 312,839,264 1,061,561,136
605,498,476 56,096,310 2,565,582
664,160,368 397,400,768
1,211 3

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection

Level

Enhancements

Totals

42,706,880 4,571,165 1,085,760

3,572,826 140,030 53,600

46,279,706 4,711,195 1,139,360

443,950 3,461,759 23,986,982 29,594,569 9,960,733 3,088,191 308,290,562 6,494,933 217,807,247 27,216,239 1,903,559 316,649,099
997,261,628

440,860 3,091,667
486,261 138,684 565,000
55,580,000 13,225,000
134,000 5,338,739 82,766,667

443,950 3,902,619 27,078,649 30,080,830 10,099,417 3,653,191 308,290,562 6,494,933 273,387,247 40,441,239 2,037,559 321,987,838
1,080,028,295

566,811,309 56,929,984 2,565,582
626,306,875 370,954,753
1,077 3

37,778,417
37,778,417 44,988,250
134

604,589,726 56,929,984 2,565,582
664,085,292 415,943,003
1,211 3

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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES Family and Children Services
Financial Summary

F.Y.1999 Governor's Recommendations

Budget Classes/Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Children's Trust Fund Cash Benefits Special Purpose Contracts Service Benefits for Children Purchase of Service Contracts Postage County DFCS-Operations
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds DOAS - Indirect Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

Adjusted Base
46,279,706 4,711,195 1,139,360

Redirection Level

Funds To Redirect

Additions

(3,572,826) (140,030) (53,600)

3,572,826 140,030 53,600

Redirection Totals
46,279,706 4,711,195 1,139,360

443,950 3,902,619 23,986,982 29,594,569 10,099,417 3,088,191 369,492,647 6,579,933 217,807,247 27,366,239 2,037,559 316,649,099
1,063,178,713

(440,860)
(138,684) (101,074,509)
(85,000) (150,000) (134,000)
(105,789,509)

440,860 31,667 138,684
35,325,000 12,925,000
134,000
52,761,667

443,950 3,902,619 24,018,649 29,594,569 10,099,417 3,088,191 268,418,138 6,494,933 253,132,247 40,141,239 2,037,559 316,649,099
1,010,150,871

605,724,629 56,929,984 2,565,582
665,220,195 397,958,518
1,211 3

(35,955,000)
(35,955,000) (69,834,509)
(134)

29,250,417
29,250,417 23,511,250
134

599,020,046 56,929,984 2,565,582
658,515,612 351,635,259
1,211 3

Enhancements 395,500

Totals
46,279,706 5,106,695 1,139,360

2,910,000 14,004,188 12,234,251
29,543,939

443,950 3,902,619 26,928,649 29,594,569 10,099,417 3,088,191 282,422,326 6,494,933 265,366,498 40,141,239 2,037,559 316,649,099
1,039,694,810

4,713,563
4,713,563 24,830,376

603,733,609 56,929,984 2,565,582
663,229,175 376,465,635
1,211 3

284

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES Family and Children Services
Functional Budget Summary

I. Director's Office 2. Social Services 3. Administrative Support 4. Quality Assurance 5. Community Services 6. Field Management 7. Human Resources Management 8. Public Assistance 9. Employment Services 10. Child Support Recovery II. AFDC Payments 12. SSI Supplemental Benefits 13. Refugee Programs 14. Energy Benefits 15. County DFCS Operations-Eligibility 16. Grants to Counties for Social Services 17. Food Stamp Issuance 18. Homemaker Projects 19. County DFCS Operations-Joint & Admin. 20. Grants to Counties-Employability 2I. Employability Benefits 22. Legal Services 23. Family Foster Care

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

TOTAL

STATE

513,508

513,508

517,784

517,784

3,623,110

3,125,801

4,551,847

3,929,538

3,284,424

3,024,181

3,263,127

3,002,884

3,927,362

3,927,362

3,964,085

3,964,085

10,824,372

543,999

10,929,372

648,999

1,076,242

1,076,242

1,087,733

1,087,733

2,704,799

1,699,008

2,713,270

1,707,479

30,788,253

13,048,816

30,815,691

13,076,254

1,475,648

1,475,648

1,490,481

1,490,481

70,691,121

11,335,403

72,837,107

12,265,404

361,202,085 108,317,765

272,131,764

53,247,444

1,122,012

1,122,012

1,122,012

1,122,012

2,799,420

2,799,420

7,223,130

7,223,130

117,728,802

58,204,089

118,885,951

58,782,663

96,752,523

36,560,073

97,602,173

36,893,647

3,190,752

3,190,752

8,333,523

2,269,294

8,411,330

2,292,636

68,037,925

33,652,572

69,608,470

34,146,626

21,986,491

8,203,841

22,141,175

8,268,189

40,557,515

16,161,742

51,257,515

15,861,742

4,290,503

2,520,990

4,290,503

2,520,990

31,595,512 285

20,022,962

36,785,263

23,915,275

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES Family and Children Services
Functional Budget Summary

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

24. Institutional Foster Care 25. Specialized Foster Care 26. Adoption Supplement 27. Prevention of Foster Care 28. Day Care 29. Special Projects 30. Children's Trust Fund 31. Indirect Costs TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

TOTAL

9,900,790

7,289,407

16,945,290

5,146,142

4,298,815

5,146,142

17,361,167

13,279,408

29,611,167

11,544,785

9,718,081

11,544,785

117,320,622

38,486,937

142,320,622

3,471,991

3,407,759

3,418,658

3,086,607

3,086,607

3,088,191

(8,971,554)

1,061,561,136 397,400,768 1,039,694,810

STATE 12,572,782 4,298,815 20,241,908 9,718,081 53,486,937 3,346,509 3,088,191 (9,029,453) 376,465,635

286

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Family and Children Services Roles and Responsibilities

I The Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) was established to administer and supervise the state's public assistance programs and social services. The mission of the division is to enable families and individuals to' protect and care for their children and themselves. The division works to prevent dependency and to keep families together.
There are county departments of family and children services in each of Georgia's 159 counties. A county director and a local board administer the county offices. The county director oversees the daily operations and administers the programs in the county. The board serves as an advocate for the county department and approves the budget for the agency's operations and for county-funded programs. The County Commission appoints the board members.
EMWLOYMENTPROGRAMS DFCS is the state agency responsible for conducting
the state's welfare program under the provisions of the federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Title I, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). This program replaced Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC). The primary goal of the program has shifted from ensuring clients receive cash assistance to assisting needy families become self-supporting through job preparation, work, and prevention of out-of-wedlock pregnancies.
Assistance to TANF recipients can be divided into three categories: work activities, support services, and cash assistance. Work activities include job searches, education and job training, and assistance with job placement. Support services such as child care, vouchers for housing, transportation, emergency needs and other necessary expenditures will assist the family toward work and prevent the need for cash assistance. Cash assistance is provided to TANF recipients either by check or electronic benefit transfer.
These services will be available in all counties. Services will be directed by the county department of family and childrens services in collaboration with other local public and private agencies. A range of job placement, job preparation and support services are available at the local level but will vary in content based on the availability of local resources. Work participation is a major component of Georgia's TANF program. Adult recipients, including those with children over the age of 1, are required to participate in a work activity. All services are provided in keeping with the goal of reducing dependency by assisting recipients in leaving cash assistance as soon as possible and by diverting applicants from joining the rolls when they apply for assistance.

SOCIAL SERVICES DFCS caseworkers receive approximately 80,000
reports of child abuse and neglect annually. The staff investigates reports and assesses the level of risk the family situation poses to the child. If danger exists, a foster home or emergency shelter placement is found to provide temporary care. Over 19,000 children are in protective custody of the state at any given time.
Children whose parents have relinquished custody to DHR, those of parents whose rights have been terminated by the judicial system or who otherwise are without parental support are available for adoptions through the state. Many of these children are classified as special needs children and qualify for a supplemental payment after adoption. The department has been and will increase its use of private placement agencies to find homes for the special needs children in its care. In F.Y. 1997, 744 children were placed in adoptive homes through the state.
CHILD SUPPORT Child Support Enforcement helps any custodial parent
or caretaker with collecting regular child support from a parent who should be contributing but is not. Nearly 245,000 parents were under court order to pay child support in F.Y. 1997. Child support money collected goes directly to parents and their children. In 1997, over $314 million was collected from absent parents for the support of their children. Operating expenses totaled $68 million, of which $10 million were state funds. The program operates from 80 offices in 47 Judicial Circuits. Legal assistance is provided by local Assistant District Attorneys or Special Assistant Attorneys General. The federal funding includes incentives earned on collections based on cost effectiveness. The department is seeking to privatize and consolidate the collection process, while enhancing its customer service and being more aggressive in its enforcement activities.
AUTHORITY
Titles 15-11, 19-7-5, 19-8, 19-9,29-5-2,30-5,31-7-2,38-329, 39-4, 49-2, 49-3, 49-4-3, and 49-5, Official Code of Georgia Annotated; and Public Laws 93-288, 95-113, 96272, 96-422, 97-35, 98-558, 100-203, 100-485, 104-193 and 49 Stat., as amended.

287

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse
Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Personal Services Operating Expenses Motor Vehicle Purchases Utilities Major Maint. & Construction Community Services
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds DOAS - Indirect Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

F.Y.1996 Expenditures
360,056,036 68,475,989 879,826 11,673,809 1,992,056
272,715,444
715,793,160

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
335,197,744 70,184,283 745,017 11,642,088 2,125,687
277,537,300
697,432,119

F.Y.1998 Current Budget
343,806,574 57,403,840 200,000 11,532,133 2,127,790
291,778,430
706,848,767

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection

Level

Enhancements

Totals

307,310,818 52,706,578 200,000 10,632,667 1,962,161
326,787,746
699,599,970

17,102,701 1,000,000
18,102,701

307,310,818 52,706,578 200,000 10,632,667 19,064,862
327,787,746
717,702,671

66,687,210 148,352,562
2,404,100 15,000
217,458,872
498,334,288
11,508 1,409

65,917,568 131,031,070
2,404,104 50,000
199,402,742
498,029,377
10,413 1,411

63,928,565 116,640,360
2,404,100
182,973,025 523,875,742
10,225 640

69,928,565 100,743,375
2,294,300
172,966,240 526,633,730
10,225 640

18,102,701

69,928,565 100,743,375
2,294,300
172,966,240 544,736,431
10,225 640

288

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse
Financial Summary

F.Y. 1999 Governor's Recommendations

,
Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Personal Services Operating Expenses Motor Vehicle Purchases Utilities Major Maint. & Construction Community Services Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds DOAS - Indirect Funds Governor's Emergency Funds Total Federal & Other Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

Adjusted Base
337,177,672 56,835,350 200,000 11,532,133 2,127,790
301,953,134 709,826,079
63,928,565 116,644,761
2,404,100
182,977,426 526,848,653
8,987 640

Redirection Level

Funds

To Redirect

Additions

(38,512,398) (4,564,762)

(899,466) (165,629)
(44,142,255)

33,304,141 33,304,141

(15,901,386) (109,800)
(16,011,186) (28,131,069)

6,000,000
6,000,000 27,304,141

Redirection Totals
298,665,274 52,270,588 200,000 10,632,667 1,962,161
335,257,275
698,987,965

Enhancements

Totals
298,665,274 52,270,588 200,000 10,632,667 1,962,161
335,257,275
698,987,965

69,928,565 100,743,375
2,294,300
172,966,240 526,021,725
8,987 640

69,928,565 100,743,375
2,294,300
172,966,240 526,021,725
8,987 640

289

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Functional Budget Summary

1. Southwestern State Hospital 2. Brook Run 3. Georgia Mental Health Institute 4. Georgia Regional Hospital at Augusta 5. Northwest Regional Hospital at Rome 6. Georgia Regional Hospital at Atlanta 7. Central State Hospital

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

TOTAL

STATE

40,493,724

26,354,227

40,144,414

26,004,917

24,432,255

8,421,069

24,557,502

22,972,231

10,774,506

9,189,235

20,881,551

19,419,569

18,150,720

16,688,738

27,600,407

21,173,327

25,202,991

18,775,911

31,431,870

27,171,796

29,321,758

25,061,684

128,248,846

88,749,501

124,646,036

85,146,691

8. Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah 9. Gracewood State School and Hospital 10. West Central Georgia Regional Hospital
II. State Administration
12. Outdoor Therapeutic Program 13. Regional Offices 14. Metro Drug Abuse Centers 15. Community Mental Health Services 16. Community Mental Retardation Services 17. Community Substance Abuse Services TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

20,213,029 53,299,515 20,625,490 10,222,668 4,054,089
5,012,968 805,431
137,721,715 98,097,122 59,150,585 706,848,767

18,890,137 25,541,240 18,199,425
6,336,746 3,145,154 4,488,911
744,277 131,790,584 66,924,643 33,552,905 523,875,742

18,894,007 53,555,336 19,764,192 10,271,317 4,072,250
5,046,682 808,705
163,329,254 107,520,959 67,484,838 698,987,965

17,571,115 25,797,061 17,338,127
6,383,985 3,163,315 4,519,634
747,551 157,398,123 76,348,480 35,887,158 526,021,725

RECOMMENDED APPROPRlATION: The Department of Human Resources is the budget unit for which the following State Fund Appropriation is recommended for F.Y. 1999: $1,208,358,117.

290

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Roles and Responsibilities

I The Division of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse was created within the Department of Human Resources to establish, administer and supervise the state programs for mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse. The division is charged by law to:
Provide adequate mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse services to all Georgians.
Provide a unified system which encourages cooperation and sharing among government and private providers.
Provide services through a coordinated and unified system that emphasizes community-based services.
The mission of the division is to provide and promote the services necessary to prevent and reduce the disabling effects of mental illness, mental retardation, and substance abuse. These services are designed to maximize the client's level of personal and social competency, independence and self-sufficiency.
SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM The division is responsible for setting policy regarding
the use of all federal and state funds and allocates funds to 13 regional boards. The regional boards are responsible for service planning, coordinating, contracting and resource allocation functions. The division and the regional planning boards are responsible for setting outcome measures and monitoring and evaluating the achievements of service providers.
Twenty-eight community service boards have been established to govern the operation of public mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse community services. The regional and community boards are responsible for encouraging availability of consumer choice of providers by expanding participation of public and private providers.
STATE HOSPITALS AND INSTITUTIONS There are 8 regional hospitals primarily addressing
psychiatric and substance abuse problems. These hospitals are located in Atlanta (2), Augusta, Columbus, Milledgeville, Rome, Savannah and Thomasville. Additionally, patients are sent to state hospitals by court order for evaluation before trial and for treatment if found incompetent to stand trial or not guilty by reason of insanity. One state institution, Gracewood State School and Hospital in Augusta, serves people with mental retardation exclusively. Four of the regional hospitals have special units serving people with severe mental retardation.
The 9 institutions have a total staff of 9,903 which provide inpatient and outpatient services, therapies and

other support services to clients within multi-county service areas. With an average client load of approximately 3,597 for all institutions, they serve 19,202 patients annually.
AREA PROGRAMS
The 28 community service areas are made up of a variety of dispersed but coordinated subprograms serving all age and primary disability groups. Basically, this service network includes community mental health center clinic sites, mental retardation day training centers, detoxification units, 28-day treatment programs for substance abusers, day treatment programs for adolescent substance abusers and a variety of residential programs for all disability groups. Additionally, there are a number of community programs operated through contracts with private nonprofit agencies.
This service network delivers comprehensive preventive, early detection, rehabilitation and treatment services for five major groups: adults with serious or chronic mental illness, children and adolescents who are severely emotionally disturbed, people who are mentally retarded, adults addicted to alcohol or other drugs and teens with alcohol and drug problems. Clients most in need are those with social, emotional, developmental and/or physical disabilities resulting from mental illness, mental retardation or substance abuse, and who, without state-supported services, are unable to function.
With the involvement of the clients and their families, program staff develop an individual service plan for each of these clients. The people who do not meet the most-in-need criteria receive short-tenn crisis intervention and referral to other public and private services. Additionally, community staff screen patients for admission to regional hospitals and give follow-up care to patients who are discharged from the hospitals.
The community service programs are comprised of 218 state staff and over 10,000 local staff who provide services to approximately 80,000 mentally ill adults, 13,000 mentally retarded clients, 33,000 children and adolescents who are severely emotionally disturbed, and 47,000 substance abuse clients annually.
AUTHORITY Titles 15-11-40, 17-7-130, 17-7-131,26-5,31-3,37-1-20,
37-2 through 37-10 and 40-5, Official Code of Georgia Annotated; and Public Laws 97-35 as amended, 100-960, 100-203,101-476, and 101-496.

291

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

TANF - TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES (WorkFirst)

PURPOSE: Reduce the number of Georgians living in poverty and encourage responsible behavior and self-sufficiency through temporary support services including provision of shortterm job skills training, work opportunities, and child care; provision of short-term cash assistance; and referral to child support enforcement.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Reduce welfare dependency among families that remain on TANF through personal responsibility and work plans.

The number of recipients with earned income will increase 5%.

Reduce the number of families needing assistance through a shift of unemployed TANF recipients to employment.

The number of cases closed due to earnings will increase 10%.
Forty percent ofnon-exempt adults will be in approved work activities.

Divert applicants from becoming TANF recipients.

The number of applicants diverted from the need to obtain cash assistance will increase 5%.

CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT

PURPOSE: Establish and enforce child support and medical support orders for children in Georgia.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide collection and enforcement of child support income owed to TANF families.

Maintain child support collections for TANF families at 90% of the F.Y. 1997 level.

Five percent more TANF cases will have at least I payment collected.

Three percent more nonpaying absent parents will make at least I payment.

Provide collection and enforcement of child support income owed to non-TANF families.

The total amount of child support collections for non-TANF families will increase 7%.

FOOD STAMPS

PURPOSE: Assure access and provision of adequate food and nutritious diets to low-income families in Georgia.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Reduce dependence on food stamps by increasing employment as a result of the Employment and Training (E&T) program.

The number of food stamp households without earned income will decrease 5%.

Ensure that families eligible for food and nutrition services receive the services as soon as possible.

At least 97% of all applications will be processed within the federal timeliness standard.

292

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES -- Results-Based Budgeting

CHILD PLACEMENT SERVICES

PURPOSE: Provide appropriate, secure and stable placements and support services for children who enter state custody because they have been abused, neglected, or exploited and/or whose families are unable or unwilling to care for them.

GOA,LS
Ensure that foster care placements and support services provided for children in state custody are appropriate and safe.

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS
The percentage of children in state custody who are placed with relatives will increase 2%.

Reduce the number of foster care placements per child by ensuring that children in temporary foster care are either reunited with their families or permanently placed outside the family as soon as possible.

Permanent placement decisions will be achieved in 12 months or less for at least 90% of children entering foster care.
The number of placements per child in First Placement/Best Placement Initiative pilot project counties will be reduced 5%.

The number of approved foster homes will increase 2%.

Provide assistance to children age 16 or older in foster care to assist them in becoming self-sufficient.

The percentage of foster care children age 16 or older receiving Independent Living Program assistance that graduate or are enrolled in high school or vocational school will increase 5%.

CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES

PURPOSE: Protect children from maltreatment (abuse, neglect or exploitation) and ensure that they are safe and secure.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Reduce child physical abuse involving serious injury.

The incidence of confIrmed child abuse involving serious injury will decrease 3% in calendar year 1999 compared with 1998.

Reduce repeated incidents of child maltreatment.

The number of cases with confIrmed, repeated child maltreatment within the preceding 24 months will decrease 2% in calendar year 1999 compared with 1998.

Prosecutions initiated for child deaths resulting from alleged maltreatment will increase 5% in calendar year 1997 compared with calendar year 1996.

Reduce the proportion of unfounded child maltreatment reports received by county departments of family and children services.

The percentage of total reports of child maltreatment which are unfounded will decrease 2% in calendar year 1997 compared with calendar year 1996.

ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES

PURPOSE: Protect elderly and disabled adults not living in long term care facilities from maltreatment (abuse, neglect, or exploitation).

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Contain repeated incidents of adult maltreatment.

The number of recurrent reports of substantiated adult abuse, neglect or exploitation will increase no more than 5% above the F.Y. 1998 level.
293

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES -- Results-Based Budgeting

Increase community understanding of adult maltreatment and what should be reported to county departments of family and children services.

The percentage oftotal reports of adult abuse, neglect or exploitation that are unsubstantiated will be reduced from 62% to 60%.

FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND SERVICES TO VICTIMS

PURPOSE: Provide safety and comprehensive services for domestic violence victims and their children.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Increase access to shelter and services for victims ofdomestic violence.

The number of adult domestic violence victims not served due to lack of shelter space will decrease from 1,450 to 1,350 (7%).

Reduce domestic violence related deaths in Georgia.

The number of adult domestic violence deaths will decrease 3%.

ADOPTION SERVICES

PURPOSE: Place children in custody ofDHR in permanent homes.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Expedite the adoptive placement of children in the permanent custody of the Department.

The number of children in state custody who are placed for adoption will increase 10%.

REFUGEE ASSISTANCE SERVICES

PURPOSE: Assist refugees achieve self-sufficiency and become fully productive members of their communities.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide time-limited cash and medical assistance and other social, health and employment services needed by refugees to become self-sufficient and fully productive members of their communities.

Fifty-five percent of adult refugees provided assistance will enter full time employment.
Seventy percent of adult refugees entering full time employment will still be employed 90 days later.

ENERGY ASSISTANCE

PURPOSE: Provide appropriate and timely fmancial assistance on behalf of low-income families to help offset the rising costs of home energy.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide energy assistance and energy conserving home improvements on behalf of eligible, low-income households.

Home energy benefit payments will be made on behalf of 85,000 households.

OLDER AND DISABLED GEORGIANS' HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM (Includes services for both Medicaid and Non-Medicaid clients)
PURPOSE: Help older and disabled Georgians to live healthy and self-sufficient lives by providing services to allow them to avoid or delay costly nursing home placement and continue to live in the community.
294

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES -- Results-Based Budgeting

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Community based services will help older and disabled Georgians prevent or delay nursing home care.

Program participants will delay their admission into a nursing home facility an average of 32 months or longer.

Reduce taxpayer costs by delaying or preventing costly nursing homeylacement.

Taxpayers will save approximately $12,100 per person annually by delaying nursing home placements for individuals on Medicaid.

Taxpayers will save approximately $13,775 per person annually by delaying nursing home placement for individuals not currently receiving Community Care Services funded by Medicaid.

Ensure that those older Georgians in the greatest social and economic need will be identified and given preference for program services.

Serve 10% more Medicaid recipients than were served in F.Y.1998.
At least 70% of program participants, who are not on Medicaid, will meet at least one of the following economic or social needs criteria: minority, low income, rural, limited English proficiency, or functionally impaired.

Provide services that enable older Georgians to maintain or improve their health and nutrition status.

One hundred percent of program participants, who are identified as being at high nutritional risk, will not be at risk within three months after first receiving program services.

Provide information, counseling, and assistance to older Georgians to help protect their rights and assist them in making informed decisions.

Seventy percent of long-term care residents' complaints will be satisfactorily resolved.
Ninety-five percent of health and insurance complaints will be resolved.

Leverage federal and state dollars to generate community support for older Georgians.

Generate a minimum of 10% in local level resources for older Georgians

Five percent more volunteers will serve residents through the Long-term Care Ombudsman Program in F.Y.1999.

Increase counseling and assistance volunteers and volunteer hours by 25% in F.Y.1999.

SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

PURPOSE: Help low-income persons age 55 and older become more independent and economically self-sufficient by providing useful part-time community service work assignments that promote marketable job skills and by assisting with transition to competitive, unsubsidized employment.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Assist low-income older Georgians to develop marketable skills and transition into unsubsidized employment, thereby decreasing their dependence on public assistance.

Twenty percent of program participants, who complete the program in F.Y.1999, will obtain and retain competitive employment for at least three months.

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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES -- Results-Based Budgeting

Sixty-five percent ofprogram enrollees, who are employed for at least three months in F.Y.1999, will decrease their use of public assistance and subsidies in such areas as energy assistance, food stamps, and public housing.

Enable low-income older Georgians, who participate in the program, to increase their income and contribute to their communities by working for minimum wage in useful community service positions.

One hundred percent of program participants will be placed in community service assignments or competitive employment that increase their personal income.

Ensure that those in greatest economic need are identified and given preference for receiving program services.

At least 75% of program participants will be those in greatest economic need as defmed by federal program guidelines.

WORK PREPARATION, PLACEMENT AND ASSISTANCE FOR PEOPLE WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES

PURPOSE: Assist people with severe disabilities to become economically self-sufficient by improving their job readiness and assisting them to fmd and retain employment.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Increase job placements and retention for people with severe disabilities who participate in the program.

The number of persons with severe disabilities who complete the program and fmd employment by the end of F.Y. 1999 will increase 25% over the baseline number of those who found employment in F.Y. 1997.

Individuals participating in the program in F.Y. 1999 will retain jobs 3% longer than persons participating in the program in F.Y. 1998.

The number of employers who hire at least one person with severe disabilities will increase by 3% in F.Y. 1999 as compared to F.Y. 1998.

ROOSEVELT WARM SPRINGS INSTITUTE FOR REHABILITATION SERVICES - WORK PREPARATION SERVICES (Subprogram)

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Increase students' work and school readiness.

Eighty-five percent of students who complete the program will achieve work or school readiness status as measured by either receiving their GED, passing a Technical School Test, or achieving 90% of the requirements on the program's Work Readiness Checklist.

COMMUNITY SHELTERED WORKSHOPS

PURPOSE: Provide subsidized sheltered workshop activities for individuals with severe disabilities who traditionally have not been able to work in competitive employment.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Individuals with severe disabilities, who traditionally have not been able to work, will learn work skills, earn wages, and transition to competitive employment.

Three percent more sheltered workshop employees will fmd and retain competitive employment for at least 90 days in F.Y. 1999 than in F.Y. 1998.

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GEORGIA INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND (Subprogram)

PURPOSE: Provide employment opportunities for individuals who are severely visually impaired.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Ensure that Georgia Industries for the Blind provides employment opportunities to severely visually impaired individuals.

At least 75% of direct labor performed by employees of the Georgia Industries for the Blind will be carried out by severely visually impaired individuals.

Sales revenue during F.Y. 1999 will provide 92% of the Georgia Industry for the Blind's F.Y. 1999 operating budget.

At least 92% of the Georgia Industry for the Blind's F.Y. 1999 operating budget will be funded by the program's sales revenue.

ROOSEVELT WARM SPRINGS INSITUTE FOR REHABILIATION - MEDICAL UNIT

PURPOSE: Achieve personal independence for individuals with physical disabilities by providing therapeutic rehabilitation services.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Increase patients' self-sufficiency in managing their disabilities.

Eighty-five percent of patients discharged in F.Y. 1999 will be living in a setting requiring little or no assistance from others for at least one year.

Eighty-five percent of patients discharged in F.Y. 1999 will report that they have improved their ability to manage their disability as a result of treatment.

Increase patients' physical functioning.

Ninety-five percent of discharged patients will demonstrate an increase in overall functional gain as measured by 18 self-care indicators.

Patients will be satisfied with their treatment.

Ninety-five percent of patients discharged in F.Y. 1998 will report satisfaction with the services received.

DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR DISABILITY BENEFITS

PURPOSE: Determine if Georgia residents with disabilities are eligible for federal cash and medical benefits and ensure that those no longer eligible discontinue receiving benefits.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Correctly and quickly determine if applicants for federal disability benefits meet the statutory and regulatory criteria for eligibility.

Federal quality reviews will determine that at least 90% of eligibility determinations are correct.
All claims will be processed within an average processing time of75 days or less.

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INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAMS

PURPOSE: Help coordinate an array of services and supports to enable individuals with disabilities to lead independent, productive lives.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Coordinate statewide services to help persons with disabilities live independently within their communities.

The number of community-based independent living services made available for persons with disabilities will increase compared to the baseline (Interim activity measure).

Services provided through the Georgia Radio Reading Service and deaf interpreting services will enhance opportunities for independent living for blind, print handicapped, deaf, and hearing impaired individuals

Provide radio reading services to 12,000 persons who are blind and print handicapped (Interim activity measure).

CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

PURPOSE: Reduce the disabling effects of severe emotional problems for children, adolescents and their families, and ensure that services are provided in the most appropriate, least restrictive setting by providing mental health treatment and support through a range of services from the least restrictive community treatment to state psychiatric hospital treatment.

COMMUNITY TREATMENT (Subprogram)

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Improve functioning of children who are severely emotionally disturbed (SED) through effective community-based treatment programs.

Children and adolescents with SED who complete treatment in F.Y. 1999 will show a 5% increase in improved functioning above the baseline.

Decrease the use of state psychiatric hospitalization.

The number of days children and adolescents spend in shortterm state psychiatric units will decline by 36% from the established F.Y. 1996 baseline to no more than 30,660 days in F.Y. 1999.

OUTDOOR THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM (Subprogram)

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Improve academic achievements of program participants.

The achievement test grade level will increase at an average of 1 year for each 12-month period youth are in the program.

Reduce problem behaviors, including criminal behavior.

The youth discharged in F.Y. 1999 will improve their adaptive functioning as measured by the Child and Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale by an average of 20 points.

HOSPITAL TREATMENT (Subprogram)

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Reduce or eliminate each youngster's symptoms enough to be discharged to a less restrictive, more cost-effective setting.

The average length of stay in short-term state psychiatric I hospitals will be reduced by 3 percent from a baseline of 18.6 days.

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ADULT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

PURPOSE: Reduce the disabling effects of serious mental illness by providing community treatment, rehabilitation services, and state psychiatric hospital treatment in a manner which minimizes the days individuals spend in state hospitals while assisting them to live as independently as possible in the community.

COMMUNITY TREATMENT (Subprogram)

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Clients will be able to function more independently in the community.

The percent of clients in employment services will increase by 10% over the base year.

HOSPITAL-BASED TREATMENT (Subprogram)

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

The patient's medical and psychiatric symptoms will be stabilized so that the client can return to living in a community setting.

The number of days clients spend in state psychiatric hospitals will be reduced by 10% from the base year.

MENTAL RETARDATION SERVICES

PURPOSE: Enable persons with mental retardation to be as productive as possible by providing a range of services, from community to institutional, which help them develop and maintain community living skills.

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS (Subprogram)

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Persons with mental retardation will develop and maintain the skills they need to live in the community.

Ten percent more clients will obtain/maintain supported employment over the base year.

INSTITUTIONAL PROGRAMS (Subprogram)

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Persons with mental retardation will move from an institutional setting to community programs.

The total number of individuals served in institutional settings will be reduced by 8% from the base year.

FORENSIC SERVICES

PURPOSE: Respond to court-ordered evaluations to determine competency to stand trial and criminal responsibility at the time of the crime, and provide appropriate treatment and monitoring so that the forensic client can move back to the criminal justice system or to a less restrictive setting in the community, as approved by the court.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Ensure that complete and accurate evaluations are provided to the courts within the prescribed time period.

One hundred percent of court-ordered evaluations will be provided in compliance with applicable law and court requirements.

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Provide appropriate treatment to improve medical and psychiatric symptoms so that individuals found not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI) can qualify for conditional release from state hospitals and be moved to less restrictive and less expensive settings in the community.

The number of inpatient NGRI forensic patients who qualify for conditional release and are removed to a less restrictive setting in the community will increase by 10%.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES

PURPOSE: Reduce the disabling effects of the abuse of alcohol, narcotic substances and other drugs by providing a continuum of substance abuse treatment services, including communitybased secondary prevention, outpatient, intensive outpatient, residential, and medical detox.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Increase access to services and supports needed by substance abusers in order to obtain/maintain sobriety.

At least 90% of adult women who successfully complete a comprehensive specialized women's substance abuse treatment program will obtain sobriety and become employable.

Decrease reliance on state psychiatric hospitalization for persons with substance

The number of days substance abuse patients spend in state psychiatric hospitals will decrease by not less than 5%.

Ensure access to Methadone treatment and clinical support services for patients addicted to narcotic drugs.

The number of individuals on the waiting list will be maintained at a baseline level no greater than that ofF.Y. 1997.

PREVENTION

PURPOSE: Create conditions in communities and foster attributes in individuals and families that promote well being.

TOBACCO USE PREVENTION (Subprogram)

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Reduce illegal tobacco sales to underage youth of Georgia.

By the end ofF.Y. 1999, no more than 35% of sample vendors will make illegal tobacco sales to minors as compared to a baseline of 48%.

COMMUNITY PREVENTION PROGRAMS (Subprogram)

GOALS
Improve outcomes of prevention services by the use of research demonstrated effective programs.

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS
The percentage of community prevention programs with effectiveness documented by research findings will increase by 20% in regions 4 and 13 in F.Y. 1999.

FAMILY CONNECTION/GEORGIA POLICY COUNCIL FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (This program is a joint effort of the Georgia Departments of Human Resources, Education, Juvenile Justice, and Medical Assistance, the Georgia Policy Council for Children and Families, Office of School Readiness, and the Governor's Office of
Planning and Budget).
PURPOSE: To ensure, through community and state partnerships which coordinate service and fmancing strategies, that Georgia's children are healthy, educated, and nurtured by strong and economically sufficient families so they can become citizens who contribute to the economic and social well being of Georgia.

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GOALS
Establish formally organized and recognized county/state coll~borative structures comprised of child and family policy, management, and budget staff working as partners to measurably improve the quality oflife for children and families. Healthy Children: Increase the percentage ofbabies born healthy.
Healthy Children: Reduce the pregnancy rate among schoolage girls.
Children Ready for School: Increase the percentage of students passing the Georgia Kindergarten Assessment Program (GKAP).
Children Ready for School: Reduce the percentage of students who are 2 or more years overage in the third grade.
Children Succeeding in School: Reduce the percentage of students who are absent 10 or more days from school annually.
Children Succeeding in School: Increase the percentage of students scoring above the national median on normed achievement tests in the eighth grade.
Children Succeeding in School: Increase the percentage of students who graduate from high school on time.

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS*
*Desired results apply to Family Connection Counties which received implementation funding in F.Y. 1996
The number of Georgia counties that have collaborative structures meeting the Family Connection/Policy Council criteria will increase from 20 in F.Y.l998 to 40 in F.Y.1999.
Family Connection counties addressing this benchmark goal will increase the percentage of babies born weighing 5.5 pounds or more among mothers who received prenatal care in the fIrst trimester and mothers who did not smoke or drink alcohol during pregnancy from 76% in c.Y. 1996 to 78% in C.Y. 1997 (the most current year for which data are available).
Family Connection counties addressing this benchmark goal will reduce the pregnancy rate for school-age girls 15 through 17 from 60.9 per 1,000 in C.Y. 1996 to 59.9 per 1,000 in C.Y. 1997 (the most current year for which data are available).
Family Connection counties addressing this benchmark goal will increase the percentage of students passing the GKAP from 87% in F.Y. 1996 to 89% in F.Y. 1997 (the most current year for which data are available).
Family Connection counties addressing this benchmark goal will reduce the percentage of students who are 2 or more years overage in the third grade from 2.1 % in F.Y. 1996 to 1.9% in F.Y. 1997 (the most current year for which data are available).
Family Connections counties addressing this benchmark goal will reduce the percentage of students who are absent from school annually from 32% in F.Y. 1996 to 30% in F.Y. 1997 (the most current year for which data are available).
Family Connection counties addressing this benchmark goal will increase the percentage of students scoring above the national median on the ITBS tests in the eighth grade from 41% in reading and 48% in math in F.Y. 1996 to 43% in reading and 50% in math in F.Y. 1997 (the most current year for which data are available).
Family Connection counties addressing this benchmark goal will increase the percentage of students who graduate high school on time from 62% in F.Y. 1996 to 64% in F.Y. 1997 (the most current year for which data are available).

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Strong Families: Reduce the percentage of teenage mothers who have another birth before the age of20.
Strong Families: Reduce the percentage of youth arrested.

Family Connection counties addressing this benchmark goal will reduce the percentage of teenage mothers who have another birth before the age of20 from 23% in C.Y. 1996 to 21% in C.Y. 1997 (the most current year for which data are available).
Family Connection counties addressing this benchmark goal will reduce the percentage ofjuveniles arrested from 14% in C.Y. 1996 to 12% in C.Y. 1997 (the most current year for which data are available).

MULTI-AGENCY TEAM FOR CHILDREN (MATCH)

PURPOSE: Enable children with severe emotional disturbances to lead the most stable and productive lives possible, within their families, schools, and communities by arranging and purchasing residential mental health treatment services within the state of Georgia.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Children with severe emotional disturbances will improve functioning while in treatment so that they can progress to less restrictive levels of care or be discharged from the MATCH Program, and ultimately lead productive lives within their families, schools, and communities.

Forty percent of children in the program will progress to less restrictive settings or be discharged from the program in FY 1999.
Forty percent of children that progress to less restrictive MATCH settings will function well enough to remain in those less restrictive settings for at least 12 months after their transfers.

Forty percent of children that are discharged from the MATCH program will function well enough to remain in their homes, communities, and/or less restrictive setting for at least 12 months after discharge from MATCH.

Ensure that children with severe emotional disturbances placed in residential settings by the program are safe from harm to themselves and others.

Children in MATCH placements will commit 20% fewer critical incidents (physical attacks, suicide attempts, running away) 12 months after admission.

Develop or enhance sufficient levels of appropriate and effective mental health treatment options so that all children placed by the program are placed within Georgia.

One hundred percent of children in the MATCH program will be placed and have treatment needs met within Georgia.

REGULATION OF HEALTH CARE AND CHILD CARE FACILIITIES

PURPOSE: Promote the health, safety and welfare for people who use health care, long-tern care and child care facilities, programs and services.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Ensure that providers of regulated child care, health care and long-term care comply with all applicable federal and state health and safety regulations.

Increase the percentage of regulated facilities that are in

compliance with applicable regulations on their first follow-up

visit by 5% over the previous year.

'

The percentage of times enforcement actions are initiated within 30 days from when the provider with serious violations fails to come into compliance will increase by 10% over theI previous year.

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The number of confInned reports of abuse and neglect in regulated facilities, which are detennined to be in violation of the law, will decrease by 5% from the previous year.

Enable consumers to make infonned selection decisions among regulated facilities by providing consumers with access to infonpation on regulatory processes, services and data maintained on regulated facilities and providers.

Increase the percentage of written Open Records Act requests that are resolved within 30 days by 15% over the previous year.

GEORGIA PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY

PURPOSE: Provides clinical laboratory testing for the diagnosis, treatment, investigation, and reduction/eradication of infectious diseases, chronic diseases, and genetic disorders.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Perfonn clinical laboratory tests / detenninations / examinations in a high quality, accurate and timely manner in support ofthe following public health programs: Tuberculosis Control; Sexually Transmitted Diseases; HIV/AIDS Prevention; Stroke and Heart Attack Prevention Program;

Perfonn the tests / detenninations / examinations on received specimens within the 95% standard for timeliness set forth in the CLIA-required Quality Assurance manual for the laboratory.

Diabetes Prevention and Control; NewBorn Screening / Genetics Screening; Rabies Control; Lead Poisoning Prevention; Well Water Safety Program; Disease Outbreak Investigations and Refugee Health Program.

Perfonn the tests / detenninations / examinations on received specimens within the 90% standard for accuracy set forth in the CLIA-required Quality Assurance manual for the laboratory.
To perfonn the tests / detenninations / examinations on proficiency test specimens within the 100% standard for proficiency test perfonnance in the CLIA required Quality Assurance manual for the laboratory.

TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL AND PREVENTION

PURPOSE: Prevent the spread of and death due to tuberculosis.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Reduce Tuberculosis disease in Georgia.

Six percent reduction in the number of Tuberculosis cases in Georgia for the period F.Y. 1998 to 1999.

DIABETES CONTROL PROGRAM

PURPOSE: Reduce early death and complications from diabetes by identifying the at-risk population, and by providing education, monitoring and management to give those at risk the opportunity to change their behavior and lifestyle.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Reduce the development of diabetes and its complications through professional education, patient self-management practices and through behavior and lifestyle change in those at risk.

Educate, monitor, and evaluate patients in diabetes clinics to achieve blood sugar control at less than 200 mg in 59% of Diabetes Program patients.
Increase the percentage of adult Georgians with diabetes who regularly engage in physical activity from 34% in 1993 to 44% in 1998.

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Reduce the percentage of adult Georgians with diabetes who are overweight from 29% in 1993 to 28% in 1998.

Reduce diabetes death rates in the high-risk age group of 45 to 74 years of age.

Reduce death rates due to diabetes in the 45-74 age group by 10% from the 1993 rate (33 per 100,000 in 1993 to 30 per 100,000 in 1998). [Note: There is a one-year lag in data reporting. ]

STROKE AND HEART ATTACK PREVENTION PROGRAM (SHAPP)

PURPOSE: Reduce disability and early death due to stroke, heart attack and other cardiovascular disease by identifying the at-risk population and providing education, resources, and preventive medical therapy when applicable to give individuals the opportunity to change their behavior and lifestyle to modify those risks.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Reduce the development of cardiovascular disease and its complications through behavior and lifestyle change in those at risk.

Target identification/screening efforts to populations who have undetected or untreated blood pressure, so that at least 33% of those screened are identified with elevated blood pressures.

Fifty-six percent of SHAPP patients will achieve and sustain blood pressure control at less than 140/90 by June 30, 1998.

SHAPP program will reduce modifiable risk factors in those at risk as measured by the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System in that:
The percentage of adult Georgians who regularly smoke will decrease from 23% in 1993 to 20% in 1998.
The percentage of adult Georgians who regularly engage in physical activity will increase from 34% in 1993 to 44% in 1998.
The percentage ofadult Georgians who are overweight will decrease from 29% in 1993 to 28% in 1998.

Reduce Coronary Heart Disease and Stroke death rates in the 45-74 age group.

Reduce the death rate per 100,000 for Coronary Heart Disease in the 45-74 age group by 10% from the 1993 rate (286.1 deaths per 100,000 in 1993 to 257 deaths per 100,000 in 1998).

Reduce the death rate per 100,000 for Stroke in the 45-74 age group by 10% from the 1993 rate (74.7 deaths per 100,000 in 1993 to 67.2 deaths per 100,000 in 1998).

Increase the proportion of people who engage in regular light to moderate physical activity for at least 30 minutes per day.

Increase by 30% the number of individuals in 1999 who engage in regular light to moderate physical activity for at least 30 minutes per day. (Survey to collect benchmark data in 1998)

IMMUNIZATIONS

PURPOSE: Eliminate diseases preventable by vaccines.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Eliminate indigenous cases of six vaccine preventable diseases (diphtheria, hemophilia influenia type B, measles, polio, rubella, and tetanus).

There will be no reported cases of indigenous diphtheria, hemophilia influenza type B, measles, polio, rubella and tetanus in Calendar Year 1998.

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Expand and maintain a vaccination delivery system that improves and maintains high immunization coverage levels.

Increase vaccination coverage levels to at least 90 percent among two-year-old children attending public health clinics.

HIV PREVENTION AND TREATMENT

PURPOSE: Reduce behaviors that put individuals at risk for acquiring HIV, identify people with HIV, and assist those individuals who test HIV positive in the management and control of the disease.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Reduce behaviors that put HIV program participants at risk for HIV disease.

In Fiscal Year 1999, 10% fewer program participants will report engaging in risky behaviors during the previous six months than in FY1998.

Identify people with HIV before it has developed into active AIDS and before individuals have symptoms of the disease.

Ten percent more clients will be tested and diagnosed with HIV before it has developed into active AIDS.

Sixty percent of each client's partners will be notified and tested for possible HIV infection.

Fifteen percent more program participants will have their disease controlled.

Seventy-five percent of clients tested and diagnosed with HIV will receive early intervention services in Fiscal Year 1999.

CANCER CONTROL PROGRAM

PURPOSE: Develop and provide programs in cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, professional and public education, and statewide cancer registration so that Georgia citizens will be able to keep their health without being pauperized.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Decrease cancer incidence and cancer mortality among Georgia citizens.

Seventy-five percent of patients receiving assistance with diagnostic services and treatment costs will be disease free and/or have an improved health status.

Seventy-five percent of clients detected with breast and/or cervical cancer through the cancer-screening program will be detected in the early stages.

Provide a Cancer State Aid Treatment Program to insure that the citizens of Georgia, who are uninsured or under-insured and who are not able to pay for services, have access to diagnostic testing for cancer, cancer treatment and follow-up.

Ninety-five percent of approved patients will be provided diagnostic evaluation and/or treatment services.

Develop and expand a Cancer Screening Program to ensure that citizens of Georgia who are unable to afford screening have access to cancer screening and early detection services for those sites of cancer that it has been determined that breast and cervical cancer screening is efficacious.

Increase by 10% the number ofwomen screened for breast and cervical cancer through the program.

Expand the Cancer Registry Program so that health care providers statewide report newly diagnosed cases of cancer.

Increase by 10% the number ofhealth care providers reporting newly diagnosed cases of cancer to the Cancer Registry.

Develop programs in cancer prevention and education for identified priority groups who are at increased risk to selected sites of cancer.

Expand by 10% the number of groups receiving cancer prevention education programs.

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

PURPOSE: Protect the public from death, injuries, and disabling conditions associated with food, water, and sewage disposal; toxic chemicals and hazardous materials; and exposure to lead poisoning.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Reduce the risk of food related illness in eating establishments

The number of reported food borne outbreaks will be 15% lower than in F.Y. 1998.

Reduce the risk of surface and groundwater contamination from improperly installed on-site sewage disposal systems.

Surface and groundwater contamination from improperly installed on-site sewage disposal systems will be 5% lower than in F.Y. 1998.

Reduce death and disability among children due to lead poisoning.

By June 30, 1998, 95% of children living in specifically targeted high risk communities within three project sites (DeKalb County, East Central Health District (Augusta), and North Central Health District (Macon will be screened for exposure to lead poisoning.

By June 30, 1998, 75% of children who live within targeted high-risk communities and have blood lead levels of20 and above, will have their blood lead levels reduced to less than 15 within 90 days of identification of the primary source of exposure.

By June 30, 1998, the blood lead levels of 60% of children who have blood lead levels of 20 or above and live outside targeted communities, will be at least 25% lower within 90 days of identification of the primary source of exposure.

By June 30, 1998, lead will be abated in 30% of houses within the targeted communities and 10% ofthe homes outside the targeted communities.

FAMILY PLANNING

PURPOSE: Improve birth outcomes, improve the health of women and reduce welfare dependency by enabling women to plan and space their pregnancies.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Reduce the number of unintended pregnancies in Georgia.

Decrease by 2.5% the number of unintended pregnancies in the state of Georgia for the period F.Y. 1998 to F.Y. 1999.

CHILDREN'S MEDICAL SERVICES

PURPOSE: Provide, coordinate, and/or pay for specialized medical treatment for children and adolescents (birth to age 21) with a diagnosis of one or more eligible chronic conditions.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide high quality, community-based medical treatment and care coordination services to children and adolescents with chronic medical conditions.

The percentage offamilies surveyed (randomly) who describe their satisfaction with the quality of medical services provided by the Children's Medical Services (CMS) Program as "very good" or "excellent" will increase to 80 in F.Y. 1999.

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Prevent further disability and improve the overall health status of children with chronic medical conditions by providing
nece.s,sary medical, health education, and case management
services.

One hundred percent of children enrolled in the Children's Medical Services Program will receive all medical services listed in the medical treatment plan.
The percentage of CMS children requiring hospitalization or emergency room services for diabetes, chronic lung/asthma, and seizure will decrease by 10% in Fiscal Year 1999.

INJURY CONTROL PROGRAM

PURPOSE: Save lives and reduce the personal and [mancial suffering caused by injuries to Georgians.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Reduce the percentage of small children who are killed or severely injured in motor vehicle crashes by increasing the number of children riding correctly in child safety seats.

Five percent fewer children will be severely injured or killed in motor vehicle crashes in FY 1999 than in FY 1998.
At least 75% of children in motor vehicles undergoing safety checks will be secured in child safety seats.

ORAL HEALTH

PURPOSE: To prevent and control dental disease by education, early prevention and treatment especially for poor Georgia children.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

To increase the number of Georgians who are provided optimal levels of fluoridation (0.7up to 1.2 ppm fluoride).

Increase from 25% to 50%, the proportion of people served by fluoridated community water systems that provide optimal levels of fluoride (0.7ppm to 1.2-ppm fluoride). (Interim measure)

Increase from 46% to 61 %, the number of fluoridated community water systems that provide optimal levels of fluoride (0.7 up to 1.2-ppm fluoride). (Interim measure).

Prevent and reduce dental disease among poor Georgia children.

At least 45% of eight to 14 year old children will receive protective sealants on the occlusal (chewing) surfaces of pennanent molar teeth. (Interim measure)

Increase to at least 50%, the proportion of Georgia school-age children ages 6 and older who can identify the principle ways for preventing and controlling dental caries, gum diseases, soft tissue sore, oral cancer, oral injuries, and understand their own personal responsibility for oral health. (Interim measure)
Increase to at least 35%, the percentage of children with obvious need for dental care that are screened and referred.
Reduce dental caries so that the proportion of children with one or more carious lesions is less than 35% among children ages 6 to 8 and less than 65%t among adolescents age 15.
Reduce untreated dental caries so that the proportion of children with untreated dental caries is less than 20% among children ages 6 to and less than 15 among adolescents age 15.
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SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES AND PREVENTION

PURPOSE: (1) provide crisis intervention, hospital accompaniment, assistance with criminal justice system, counseling, and advocacy to persons over the age of 12 who have been sexually assaulted; and (2) prevent sexual assault among youth between the ages of 12 and 22 through educational programs covering date rape, consent, laws, setting boundaries, dating relationships,

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Reduce the incidence of sexual assault in Georgia.

There will be a 1% increase in the number of reported sexual assaults in Georgia.

Reduce the number of unreported sexual assault incidents among youth ages 12 to 22.

Establish a base-line percent of unreported sexual assault incidents among female youth ages 12 to 22 by surveying a statistically valid random sample of female students.

Victim crisis intervention, hospital accompaniment, assistance with the criminal justice system, counseling and advocacy will help assault victims with necessary legal actions and physical and psychological recovery.

Of the persons receiving at least three in-person counseling sessions from rape crisis programs, 75% ofthose persons responding to the surveyor interview will state that the counseling has assisted in their recovery.

Make services as described above available to victims statewide.

Increase the number of counties where coordination occurs between agencies working with victims of sexual assault and victims receive access to 24 hour hot-line, crisis intervention, hospital accompaniment and assistance with the law enforcement from 48 counties (FY 1998) to 55 counties (FY 1999).

BABIES BORN HEALTHY

PURPOSE: Promote healthier babies in Georgia by assisting women to access comprehensive, quality perinatal services.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Enroll pregnant women in prenatal care during the fIrst trimester.

The percent of pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid who enter prenatal care in the fIrst trimester will increase from 60% to 62%.

The percent of pregnant women enrolled in WIC in the fIrst trimester will increase from 40% to 42%.

Assure that 92 percent of all infants are born with a minimum weight of2500 grams.

The percent of women enrolled in WIC who have adequate weight gain during their pregnancy will increase from 78% to 80% (Adequate weight gain is defIned by the Institute of Medicine).

Eighty-nine percent of mothers enrolled in WIC will have infants with birth weights of 2500 grams or more.

The birth weight of infants born to mothers enrolled in the Babies Born Healthy program will be comparable to the average birth weight for the state.

Decrease the neonatal infant mortality rate.

The percent of low birth weight infants born at tertiary level hospitals will increase by 2%.
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The percent of very low birth weight infants born at tertiary level hospitals will increase by 5%.

TEEN PLUS

PURPOSE: Reduce Georgia's teen pregnancy rate, delay sexual involvement among Georgia teens, and reduce welfare dependency by families begun by teens. The program will collaborate with families, communities, schools, and other state organizations.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Reduce Georgia's teen pregnancy rate.

Georgia's teen pregnancy rate will decrease by 15% from F.Y. 1999 to F.Y. 2002.

Counties with comprehensive teen pregnancy services will reduce their teen pregnancy rates by 2% more than counties without comprehensive programs.

GEORGIA CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS

PURPOSE: (1) register, process and archive vital records and immunization records; and (2) disseminate vital statistics, hospital discharge, immunization and other health information in a systematic manner for community health status assessments, health program evaluations and for health policy determinations.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

To electronically register and archive vital records and immunization records.

Ten percent of all birth registration data will be submitted electronically to the state office within ten days of the child's birth.

The percentage of death records submitted electronically to the state office within 24 hours of occurrence will increase from 0% in Fiscal Year 1998 to 5% in F.Y.1999.

The percentage of Georgia immunization providers who submit records on a monthly basis to DHR will increase from 0% in F.Y. 1998 to 60% in F.Y. 1999.

NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL FITNESS

PURPOSE: Reduce preventable illnesses among Georgians by improving the dietary habits of infants, children and adults.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Increase the proportion of mothers in the WIC program who breastfeed their infants for at least 6 months.

Increase by 5% the number of mothers in the WIC program that breast feed their infants for 6 months.

Increase from 37.5% to 40%, the number of mothers in the WIC program that breast feed their infants.

Reduce nutrition-related illnesses and deaths by improving the dietary habits of Georgia's school children and food stamp recipients.

By June 30,1999,95% ofDHR's food service departments will meet the nutrition principles of Dietary Guidelines for Americans during the on-site Administrative Program Review.

309

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES -- RESULTS-BASED BUDGETING

By June 30, 1999, increase the percentage of Georgians who report that they consume three to five servings of fruit and vegetables each day from 41.2% to 50%.

PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

PURPOSE: Improve access to health care services for medically underserved Georgians and Georgians living in rural communities.

GOALS

KY. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Individuals in Georgia's rural communities will have improved access to primary healthcare and, as a result, improved health outcomes.

The percentage of rural communities that are designated as health professional shortage areas will decrease by 2% compared to F.Y. 1998.

The number of rural communities that have access to telemedicine will increase from 28 in F.Y. 1998 to 35.

Heart attack, diabetes, cancer, AIDS and stroke rates for Georgians in underserved populations in Dougherty, McIntosh, Talbot, Webster, Madison, and Hall counties will decrease by 5% compared to F.Y. 1998 rates.

Heart attack, diabetes, cancer, AIDS and stroke rates for farm workers in Peach, Crawford, Schley, Crisp, Macon, Taylor, Sumter, Lowndes, Brooks, Cook, Echols, Tift, Candler, Tattnall, Toombs, Coffee, and Atkinson counties will decrease by 3% when compared to F.Y. 1998 rates.

Homeless men, women, and children in Savannah and metro Atlanta will have improved access to primary healthcare and, as a result, improved health outcomes.

The percentage of identified homeless men, women, and children who are admitted to local emergency rooms with illnesses that could have been prevented or treated through primary healthcare will decrease by 1% compared to F.Y. 1998.

CHILDREN 1ST

PURPOSE: Assure that children are healthy and enter school ready to learn by providing identification and screening of children (birth to age four), assessment, linkage to services and monitoring of progress for children and their families in need of assistance.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Assure that all children reach age four healthy and ready for school.

Increase the percentage of assessed children who are linked with a primary health care provider to 100%.

One hundred percent of assessed and linked children will be monitored until the index child's fourth birthday.

310

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES -- RESULTS-BASED BUDGETING

BABIES CAN'T WAIT

PURPOSE: Correct or minimize developmental delays and disabilities in children (birth to age three) as dermed in the individuals with disabilities act (idea) so they can function at the same level as other children their age.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Children enrolled in Babies Can't Wait, with the help of their families, will reach their personal best.

Seventy-five percent of parents (total 6,672 parents for F.Y. 97) surveyed will respond that their children made progress as a result of Early Intervention Services.

Seventy percent of children in the Babies Can't Wait program will meet at least their Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) developmental goals.

VISION AND HEARING SCREENING

PURPOSE: Ensure that all Georgia's children receive appropriate vision and hearing screenings so that medical and educational treatment can be delivered to enable visual and auditory impaired children to compete academically and excel in school.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

All children entering Georgia's schools will have been screened and treated (if necessary) for vision and auditory impairments.

Twenty percent fewer children will be enrolled in educational programs with untreated vision impairments than in F.Y. 1998.

Twenty percent fewer children will be enrolled in educational programs with untreated hearing impairments than in F.Y. 1998.

Twenty percent more children born in Georgia with vision impairments will have been identified as having impairments and have received treatment before their third birthday.

Twenty percent more children born in Georgia with vision impairments will have been identified as having impairments and have received treatment before their third birthday.

HEALTH CHECK

GOALS

PURPOSE: Prevent disease and reduce disability in children birth to age 21 who are Medicaid eligible by screening for the early detection of health problems and ensuring treatment for identified conditions.
F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Increase the number of Medicaid eligible children birth to age 21 who receive preventive health screenings and subsequent treatment for identified conditions.

The percentage of Medicaid eligible children who have preventive health screenings will increase from 42% in F.Y. 1998 to 60%.

Fifty percent more Medicaid enrolled children will be linked to a Health Check provider than in F.Y. 1998.

311

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES -- RESULTS-BASED BUDGETING

EPIDEMIOLOGY

PURPOSE: Provide information about disease and other health problems in Georgia that will be used to identify public health problems, target populations at greatest risk, design control and prevention measures, and evaluate the effect of interventions.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Prevent health problems or epidemics by identifying infections and chronic disease trends, investigating disease outbreaks and reporting changes in disease patterns.

Reduce by 2.5% the rate of shigellosis infections for the period F.Y. 1998 to F.Y. 1999 (Interim activity measure).

SCREENING FOR CONGENITAL CONDITIONS

GOALS

PURPOSE: Prevent morbidity and mortality by screening all newborns for inherited metabolic disorders.
F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide early treatment of disorders to reduce morbidity and mortality.

An additional 2% of newborns that test positive for inherited metabolic disorders in F.Y. 1999 will receive early treatment within 2 I days of the test result.

GRANT-IN-AID

PURPOSE: Prevent the spread of disease, develop local solutions to community health needs, and carry out public health responsibilities as described in Georgia law (chapter 3 I, Georgia code).

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Make available clinical and preventive health services, in cooperation with public and private providers, to all Georgians.

Increase by 2% the number of adult Georgians whose perceived health status is very good or excellent (Interim measure). Benchmark data will be collected in F.Y. 1998.

312

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES -- RESULTS-BASED BUDGETING

ATTACHED AGENCIES

STATE HEALTH PLANNING AGENCY

PURPOSE: To ensure that adequate health care services and facilities are developed in an orderly and economical manner and are made available to all citizens and that only those health care services found to be in the public interest are provided.

CERTIFICATE OF NEED (Subprogram)

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

The CON process will be administer so that timely and accurate decisions are made concerning the need for additional health care facilities and services.

One hundred percent of CON applications will be processed within the deadlines established by statute.
The number of CON decisions appealed/overturned on appeal will not exceed the number in the base year.

Ninety percent of determination requests will be responded to within 21 days.

HEALTH AND PLANNING SERVICES (Subprogram)

The Georgia State Health Plan will be updated as needed to reflect the most current medical technology and statistics available

At least 20% of the agency's surveys will be responded to within 21 days.
Two component plans in priority areas will be updated to reflect the rapid changes in medical technology and service delivery systems.

GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

PURPOSE: Provide research, training, facilitation, and information to help advocacy, community, and other relevant groups develop comprehensive services and supports to enable individuals with developmental disabilities to be independent, productive, and valued members of their local community.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, advocates, service providers, and other relevant groups will better understand issues facing individuals with developmental disabilities and strategies for effectively changing those issues.

Sixty percent of individuals that participated in Council sponsored training and information sessions at least six months prior to a random survey will respond that they learned information that can be used to institute systematic improvements for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Sixty percent of randomly selected individuals that participated in Council sponsored training and information sessions during F.Y. 1996 will be surveyed and respond that they have used information and skills learned at Council sessions to institute systematic improvements for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Council educational and information sessions will be available throughout the state and will address issues affecting individuals with a diverse array of developmental disabilities.

Training and information sessions will be held in 15% (24 of 159) more counties than in F.Y. 1998.

313

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

A survey of 100 advocacy groups, for individuals with a variety of disabilities, will show that at least 25% of the groups representing individuals with disabilities affecting at least 10,000 Georgians and 25% of the groups representing individuals with disabilities affecting less than 10,000 Georgians, are satisfied that the Council adequately addresses their needs.

CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND COMMISSION

PURPOSE: Promote the prevention of child abuse in order to reduce the incidence of child maltreatment and preventable child deaths.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Increase the number of funded child abuse prevention programs that provide evaluation data that confirm the effectiveness of the program.

The number of funded programs that provide effectiveness data will increase by 50.

Increase the percent of child deaths reviewed by county review teams.

The number of child deaths reviewed will increase by 10%.

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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Results-Based Budgeting

Program Fund Allocations

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

TOTAL

STATE

AGENCY PROGRAMS

I. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

644,019,395 219,447,628

602,230,498 182,457,251

2. Child Support Enforcement

72,265,184

12,331,877

75,981,569

13,205,996

3. Food Stamps

87,728,437

39,026,329

82,731,828

37,815,953

4. Child Placement Services

125,482,028

75,084,108

150,427,837

91,883,936

5. Child Protective Services

94,494,460

40,740,430

98,900,820

43,121,311

6. Adult Protective Services

44,629,414

19,148,191

46,649,376

20,191,054

7. Family Violence Prevention and Services to Victims

3,903,734

3,702,754

3,863,555

3,737,049

8. Adoption Services

1,107,719

1,107,719

1,241,383

1,241,383

9. Refugee Assistance Services

2,818,253

2,920,751

10. Energy Assistance

9,334,595

9,745,530

II. Older And Disabled Georgians' Home and
Community Care Program

60,187,733

31,615,012

65,950,491

37,268,541

12. Senior Community Service Employment Program

1,764,690

22,503

1,764,690

22,503

13. Work Preparation, Placement and Assistance for People with Severe Disabilities

75,523,595

17,279,782

77,491,384

19,023,602

14. Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation - Work Preparation Services

7,664,729

1,820,887

7,770,598

1,777,597

15. Community Sheltered Workshops

1,190,447

1,190,447

1,179,958

1,109,159

16. Georgia Industries for the Blind

13,113,294

1,301,384

13,020,723

1,219,404

17. Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation - Medical Unit

19,893,580

4,251,508

19,697,889

3,914,734

18. Determination of Eligibility for Disability Benefit 40,656,695

1,011,339

40,506,370

952,836

315

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES -- Program Fund Allocations
F.Y. 1998 APPROPRlATIONS F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

TOTAL

STATE

AGENCY PROGRAMS

19. Independent Living Programs 20. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services 21. Adult Mental Health Services 22. Substance Abuse Services 23. Forensic Services 24. Mental Retardation Services 25. Mental Health, Mental Retardation and
Substance Abuse Prevention Services 26. Children's Community-Based Initiative 27. Troubled Children 28. Regulation of Health Care and Child Care
Facilities 29. Georgia Public Health Laboratory 30. Tuberculosis Control and Prevention 31. Diabetes Control Program 32. Stroke and Heart Attack Prevention Program 33. Immunizations 34. HlV Prevention and Treatment 35. Cancer Control Program 36. Environmental Health 37. Family Planning 38. Children's Medical Services

1,404,194 51,304,189 308,723,349 58,044,580 26,109,437 271,311,566 6,956,662

969,214 43,831,391 266,455,295 36,305,598 20,625,418 167,126,016
1,128,987

5,511,238 46,486,389 14,278,403

5,135,582 33,335,726
8,405,811

6,249,887 7,009,845
685,999 3,342,878 14,783,321 10,259,017 4,875,594 1,560,142 16,976,106 15,297,162

6,073,680 5,427,906
667,501 2,167,679 4,721,736 5,890,970 4,854,321 1,022,988 9,322,488 7,928,166

1,391,786 51,145,485 310,685,501 58,414,337 23,996,014 255,777,235 14,998,594

903,010 43,645,859 268,275,346 36,631,567 18,505,148 167,480,675 3,165,671

8,464,454 46,730,255 15,184,674

8,089,454 33,579,592
9,212,007

6,696,199 6,705,865
703,670 3,403,698 15,120,815 10,399,347 4,578,938 2,382,780 17,495,834 15,510,478

6,467,233 5,066,450
678,624 2,203,588 5,026,212 5,923,782 4,520,285 1,831,526
9,701,8~3
8,090,796

316

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES -- Program Fund Allocations
F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

TOTAL

STATE

AGENCY PROGRAMS 39. Injury Control Program 40. Oral Health 41. Sexual Assault Services and Prevention 42. Babies Born Healthy 43. Teen Plus 44. Georgia Center for Health Statistics 45. Nutrition and Physical Fitness 46. Primary Health Care 47. Children 1st 48. Babies Can't Wait 49. Vision and Hearing Screening 50. Health Check 51. Epidemiology 52. Screening for Congenital Conditions 53. Grant-In-Aid TOTAL ATTACHED AGENCY PROGRAMS
1. State Health Planning 2. Council on Developmental Disabilities 3. Children's Trust Fund Commission TOTAL TOTAL APPROPRIAnONS

4,140,372

2,557,277

1,693,993

1,352,702

522,002

302,095

9,569,242

7,875,448

6,905,947

2,437,638

4,885,133

4,396,534

84,488,289

886,091

1,508,622

1,399,061

1,594,459

1,338,757

13,330,243

10,997,051

153,453

152,220

1,574,805

1,033,843

968,903

670,511

4,132,792

3,321,667

72,161,432

70,440,054

2,384,577,627 1,209,639,320

4,014,546

2,409,980

1,705,567

1,335,794

550,699

326,920

9,997,527

8,221,362

13,457,686

3,008,993

4,903,828

4,378,816

84,357,066

1,018,981

1,516,928

1,395,240

1,612,520

1,346,036

13,500,453

11,072,839

153,986

151,468

1,305,265

755,094

1,305,929

993,362

4,284,506

3,441,471

68,044,154

65,749,644

2,382,571,869 1,203,547,017

1,804,142

1,724,142

1,657,353

49,164

3,086,607

3,086,607

6,548,102

4,859,913

2,391,125,729 1,214,499,233

1,753,745

1,673,745

1,663,264

49,164

3,088,191

3,088,191

6,505,200

4,811,100

2,389,077,069 1,208,358,117

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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND TOURISM
Total Budgeted Positions as of October 1, 1997 -- 215

Board of Industry, Trade and Tourism

World Congress Center/

Commissioner's

Georgia Dome

469 -A-tt-ac-he-d-f-or-A-d-m-in---- Office

Georgia Ports

istrative Purposes Only

3

Authority

621-

Administration Division
29

I
Tourism Division
112

I
Economic Development
Division
43

I
International Trade Division
13

I
Legacy Marketing
6

I
Strategic Planning and
Research 9

318

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND TOURISM

RECOMMENDED STATE APPROPRIATIONS FOR F.Y. 1999 INCREASE OVER F.Y. 1998 BUDGET REDIRECTION LEVEL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

$22,897,807 $2,821,328
$20,317,879 $2,579,928

HIGHLIGHTS

$2,058,828 to add 20 positions and operating expenses to co-locate with the Department of Community Affairs to create state development teams to promote and assist with regional and rural development in 11 regions of the state. There will be a team of 4 specialists in each region (2 from ITT and 2 from DCA) who will be the core of a state development team that will provide an unprecedented level of service and assistance with development issues to all areas of the state. The departments of Labor, Technical and Adult Education, Regents, Human Resources and other state agencies will coordinate with these regional development teams where appropriate.
$300,000 to provide funds to support the Workforce Policy and Planning Council proposed by the Governor's Workforce Development Taskforce. In addition, one of the 2 ITT positions on each state development team will be a workforce coordinator to help all regions of the state deal with their workforce issues.
$400,000 to expand the department's tourism marketing efforts in accordance with a study and assessment of Georgia's tourism opportunities being undertaken in conjunction with private sector organizations.
$220,000 to purchase computer hardware and software to provide management and access to economic development data. This is part of the department's overall effort to improve technology.
$308,700 to provide funds for internal departmental improvements including staff development and training ($198,660), a public information officer ($80,040) and legal fees and services ($30,000).

$80,512 to add a position and enhance the program's operations to better coordinate the Main Street cities in Georgia.
$70,000 to add an export finance assistance position transferred from the Department of Community Affairs to Industry, Trade and Tourism to be located at the Export Assistance Center.
$1,305,000 in bonds to replace the sewage treatment system at the Tallapoosa Visitor Information Center and $170,000 in bonds to replace the roof at the West Point Visitor Information Center.
$390,000 in bonds to match federal funds to modernize interiors and add additional restroom buildings at the Kingsland and Savannah Visitor Information Centers. Total cost of each center is $795,000.
GEORGIA PORTS AUTHORITY
$5,640,000 in bonds to match federal funds for the feasibility study and design of the Brunswick ($1,500,000) and Savannah ($4,140,000) harbor deepenings. Total cost of Brunswick is $3,000,000 and of Savannah is $8,280,000.
GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER
$10,530,000 in bonds for planning and design for the Phase IV Expansion of the Georgia World Congress Center and $3,835,000 in bonds for half the cost of roof repairs and HVAC replacement of the original exhibit hall area.

$211,938 to add 2 project managers, 1 will be specialized in the recruitment of tourism business and the other in advanced telecommunications.

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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND TOURISM
Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget Classes/Fund Sources

F.Y.1996 Expenditures

Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Capital Outlay Authority Lease Rentals General Obligation Bonds Local Welcome Center Contracts Marketing Waterway Development
in Georgia (Tri-Rivers) Georgia World Congress Center
Total Funds

8,850,100 1,845,827
370,201 62,451 158,001
992,156 1,502,140
189,518 287,073
1,240,000 15,423,095
181,600 10,854,581
50,000
2,500,000
44,506,743

Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

89,924 16,576,044
28,500
16,694,468
27,812,275

Positions

212

Motor Vehicles

24

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
9,407,968 1,942,438
360,875 31,487 119,439
955,690 1,309,551
231,907 333,260

F.Y.1998 Current Budget
9,931,865 1,503,726
387,465 16,200 64,757
850,559 1,284,638
149,780 335,700

156,250 17,410,859
191,600 5,810,442
50,000

191,600 5,536,189
50,000

1,838 38,313,604

20,302,479

354,772 17,937,628
20,000 18,312,400 20,001,204
210 24

226,000
226,000 20,076,479
215 24

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection

Level

Enhancements

Totals

10,162,973 1,052,593 408,882 38,000 59,367 835,379 1,270,630 380,380 351,136

987,018 352,437 167,547
19,200
31,600 33,600 37,750 1,590,000

11,149,991 1,405,030 576,429 38,000 78,567 835,379 1,302,230 413,980 388,886 1,590,000

191,600 5,569,928
50,000
20,370,868

14,366,900 17,586,052

191,600 5,569,928
50,000
23,590,020

211,000
211,000 20,159,868
182 24

17,586,052 8

211,000
211,000 23,379,020
190 24

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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND TOURISM
Financial Summary

F.Y.1999 Governor's Recommendations

Budget ClasseslFund Sources Adjusted Base

Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Capital Outlay Authority Lease Rentals General Obligation Bonds Local Welcome Center Contracts Marketing Waterway Development
in Georgia (Tri-Rivers) Georgia World Congress Center
Total Funds

10,057,908 1,491,333 393,882 38,000 64,757 835,379 1,266,470 149,780 342,136
191,600 5,536,189
50,000
20,417,434

Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

211,000
211,000 20,206,434

Positions

215

Motor Vehicles

24

Redirection Level

Funds

To Redirect

Additions

(951,256) (487,048)

713,979 35,500 12,500

(12,590)

4,800

(365,000)

315,160 226,400
8,000

400,000

(1,815,894)

1,716,339

(211,000)
(211,000) (1,604,894)
(37)

1,716,339 4

Redirection Totals
9,820,631 1,039,785
406,382 38,000 56,967
835,379 1,216,630
376,180 350,136

Enhancements
1,656,360 115,818 119,750
52,500 88,000 400,000 87,500 60,000

191,600 5,936,189
50,000

20,317,879

2,579,928

20,317,879
182 24

2,579,928 21

Totals 11,476,991
1,155,603
526,132 38,000 109,467 923,379 1,616,630 463,680 410,136
191,600 5,936,189
50,000
22,897,807
22,897,807 203 24

321

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND TOURISM
F.Y. 1999 Budget Summary

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

ADJUSTMENTS TO CURRENT BUDGET
F.Y. 1998 STATE APPROPRIATIONS
1. Annualize the cost of the F.Y. 1998 salary adjustment. 2. Annualize the F.Y. 1998 Amended Budget personal services adjustments. 3. Other adjustments:
--Transfer funding from the Peach State Black Tourism Association to fund a minority marketing program at the Department ofIndustry, Trade and Tourism. --Increase in the international trade marketing budget for Made in Georgia, USA showcases ($55,000).
ADJUSTED BASE
REDIRECTION FUNDS

20,076,479 68,774 61,181
20,206,434

FUNDS TO REDIRECT I. Reduce state funds for the maintenance and operation of the visitor infonnation centers by transferring the responsibility to the Department of Transportation. The funds include: $951,256 in personal services; $487,048 in regular operating expenses; $12,590 in equipment; and $140,000 in per diem fees and contracts. The visitor infonnation specialists, as well as distribution of brochures and infonnation materials, will remain with the department. 2. Eliminate funding for the Southeast US tourism initiative due to delays in implementation. Georgia's F.Y. 1998 funding will apply by contract through F.Y. 1999. 3. Reduce per diem, fees and contract to remove excess funding for the Georgia Council for International Visitors.
Total Funds to Redirect
ADDITIONS I. Provide funds for salary adjustments to bring classified employees up to market levels. 2. Provide funds for internal departmental improvements: --Staff development and training ($198,660) --One position for public infonnation and communications ($80,040) --Legal fees and services ($30,000) 3. Purchase computer hardware and software to provide management access to economic development data. 4. Add I project manager position and related operating expenses to specialize in the recruitment of tourism businesses. 5. Add I advanced telecommunication recruitment specialist position and operating expenses. 6. Provide funds to increase the Korea office contract. 7. Increase funds to upgrade technology and improve the recruitment process of the film unit. 8. Upgrade the International Trade Division's export assistance video conferencing capabilities. 9. Expand the department's tourism marketing efforts in accordance with a study and assessment of Georgia's tourism opportunities being undertaken in conjunction with private sector organizations.

(1,379,894)
(200,000) (25,000)
(1,604,894)
109,895 308,700
220,000 88,995 122,943 57,000 29,50Q 18,000
400,000

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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND TOURISM --F.Y. 1999 BUDGET SUMMARY

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

io. Transfer 1 export fmandal assistance position from the Department of Community Affairs
and add related operating expenses to the department. The position is already located at the Export Assistance Center and works under the direction of the Trade Division. .11. Add state funds to reduce the department's lapse and enable the department to fill more vacant positions and move quickly towards accomplishing its redefined activities.

70,000 291,306

Total Additions

1,716,339

TOTAL REDIRECTION LEVEL

20,317,879

ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

ENHANCEMENTS 1. Replace needed travel and operating funds transferred from the Economic Development Division in the F.Y. 1998 budget in order to create 2 new divisions. 2. Fund salary adjustments for the department's information technology specialists. 3. Expand the Main Street program by adding 1 position ($41,400), upgrading a position ($8,280) and increasing operating expenses ($30,832). 4. Add funds for 20 positions including 12 workforce specialists, 7 regional economic development officers and 1 support position to staff state development teams in conjunction with the Department of Community Affairs to enhance the state's regional and rural development efforts. 5. Provide funds to support the Workforce Policy and Planning Council proposed by the Governor's Workforce Development Taskforce.

80,588 60,000 80,512 2,058,828
300,000

CAPITAL OUTLAY 1. Provide $1,305,000 in bonds to replace the sewage treatment system at the Tallapoosa Visitor Information Center and $170,000 to replace the roof at the West Point Visitor Information Center. 2. Provide $390,000 in bonds to match federal funds to modernize interiors and add additional restroom buildings at the Kingsland and Savannah visitor information centers. Total cost at each center is $795,000. 3. Add $5,640,000 in bonds to match federal funds for the feasibility study and design of the Brunswick ($1,500,000) and Savannah ($4,140,000) harbor deepenings. Total cost of Brunswick is $3,000,000 and of Savannah is $8,280,000. 4. Provide $10,530,000 for planning and design for the Phase IV Expansion of the Georgia World Congress Center and $3,835,000 for half the cost of roof repairs and HVAC replacement of the original exhibit hall area. The Congress Center expects to earn sufficient funds to match the state's contribution for repairs to the original exhibit hall.

G.O. Bonds G.O. Bonds G.O. Bonds G.O. Bonds

TOTAL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

2,579,928

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

22,897,807

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Functional Budget Summary

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

TOTAL

STATE

1. Administration

7,955,389

7,955,389

9,041,908

9,041,908

2. Economic Development

3,721,258

3,721,258

4,817,282

4,817,282

3. International Trade

1,608,625

1,608,625

1,743,625

1,743,625

4. Tourism

5,327,716

5,101,716

3,832,015

3,832,015

5. Georgia Legacy

1,089,204

1,089,204

1,156,244

1,156,244

6. Strategic Planning and Research

600,287

600,287

2,306,733

2,306,733

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

20,302,479

20,076,479

22,897,807

22,897,807

RECOMMENDED APPROPRIATION: The Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism is the budget unit for which the following State Fund Appropriation is recommended for F.Y. 1999: $22,897,807.

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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND TOURISM
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism administers programs through six divisions to promote and encourage responsible development of tourism, business and industry in the state.
ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING The Administration Division not only supports the
department in budget, personnel, accounting and procurement, but provides computer, audio-visual and creative graphic design services to the economic development, trade and tourism efforts. The department's marketing efforts are coordinated through this division.
The Strategic Planning and Research Division provides research and planning needed for all department functions, the Governor, and the General Assembly in the formulation of the state's overall economic development strategy. Primary functions of this division include planning and coordinating resources needed to improve the state's business climate, develop the workforce, enhance development incentives and create the right infrastructure to sustain quality growth.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The Economic Development Division markets Georgia
as a location for new industries by providing out-of-state and international companies with accurate information on such topics as wage data, labor availability and taxes on potential sites; accompanying industry officials on tours of communities for prospective industrial development; and helping support local communities in their business development programs. The division also assists existing industries in expanding their present facilities or relocating to other Georgia communities. In addition, the economic development efforts include coordinating the support and operations of the overseas offices in Tokyo and Brussels.
The Film program, as part of the Economic Development Division, functions to develop and promote the state's film, television and commercial production industry. The staff working in the Film program actively pursue film prospects through direct mail marketing, prospect visits, advertising and trade show participation. The Film program also provides a program of on-location assistance to production companies and coordinates the filming needs of the company with other state agencies and local governments.
Georgia Legacy Division is a special targeted marketing division within the Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism. The strategic focus of Georgia Legacy is to build on Georgia's competitive strengths and seek the best opportunities for creating vital industries for the future for each region of the state. The division's marketing presents to businesses the qualities and character that have made Georgia one of the world's most desirable business centers and corporate relocation sites for targeted industries.

INTERNATIONAL TRADE The role of the International Trade Division is to
promote the sale of Georgia products and services to customers abroad and to coordinate all facets of international trade and export in the state. Through the Export Assistance Center, the Trade Division assists small and medium size businesses involved in exporting with trade leads, market analysis, trade shows and identification of [mancial assistance options. Coordination of international trade assistance is accomplished through: International Programs--Building relationships with Georgia companies to develop programs that will lead to increased sales of Georgia companies in foreign markets. In-State Programs--Building relationships with local private sector partners to increase awareness among Georgia companies of the benefits of exporting. Trade Contracts--Developing and contracting for identification of foreign trade opportunities in Canada, Mexico, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa.
TOURISM The Tourism Division's role is to increase the number
of travelers by providing information services and by developing a marketing strategy that leads travelers to choose Georgia as a vacation destination. Through regional tourism representatives, the division assists local and regional tourism associations in the development of effective tourism programs.
Tourism is also responsible for ensuring that the state's 11 visitor information centers are operated and maintained in a manner that encourages visitors to return to Georgia. These centers serve approximately 17 million visitors annually with travel information and assistance.
ATTACHED AGENCIES The Georgia Ports Authority is responsible for the
operation, administration and maintenance of Georgia's four ports--2 ocean ports located in Savannah and Brunswick, and 2 inland river ports located in Columbus and Bainbridge. The authority promotes the port facilities to shipping lines worldwide through its sales offices in Atlanta, New York, Tokyo, Oslo and Athens. The Ports Authority receives no state operating funds.
The Georgia World Congress Center Authority is responsible for promoting and servicing regional, national and international events, conventions and trade shows which generate economic benefits to the state. The authority owns and operates the Georgia World Congress Center and the Georgia Dome. The Dome is also the home of the Atlanta Falcons. The state provides no operating funds to the Congress Center.
AUTHORITY Title 50-7, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND TOURISM
Strategies and Services

The Department of Industry,

Trade and Tourism (ITT) is

Georgia's lead agency for attracting

new

business

investment,

encouraging expansion of existing

industry, locating new markets for

Georgia products, promoting tourism,

promoting the state as a location for

film and video projects and planning

and mobilizing state resources for

economic development.

The department offers services

through 5 major programmatic

divisions - Economic Development,

International Trade, Tourism, Legacy

Marketing, and Strategic Planning

and Research.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOCUS GROUPS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING
In F.Y. 1998, Governor Miller created two new divisions, Strategic Planning and Research and Georgia Legacy. This was the first step in a more focused and collaborative public-private partnership for the department's economic development efforts. The Governor asked the Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism and its Board to "raise the bar" for our state's economic development efforts. Through the development of recommendations by several focus groups, the Governor has set forth a budget that reflects his priorities for elevating our economic development above those of our competitors in the Southeast, the nation and the world. The focus groups, representing the state's broad geographic interests and a cross section of industries and institutions, reviewed issue areas and recommended the most practical, workable ideas critical to the Department's and the state's, economic development efforts.
The recommendations by the focus groups reflected in the Governor's F.Y. 1999 budget can be summarized into a few strategic areas. First, the Governor is recommending a teamwork approach to community and economic development especially

in rural areas through the establishment of 11 state development regions plus the Atlanta Regional Commission. The Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism and the Department of Community Affairs will place 2 people in each of the II regions. The 2 DCA positions will be state resource specialists charged with helping plan and mobilize resources necessary to help communities grow and develop economically. Of the 2 ITT positions in each region, 1 will be an economic development officer working to strengthen existing business and industry and assist with rural economic development needs and the other position will be a workforce development specialist to help address the most often cited industry problem.
As part of this team effort, the Governor is recommending $732,000 for 8 economic development officers (3 positions already exist) and operating expenses and $1,326,828 for 12 workforce development specialists in the II regions and Atlanta.
The development teams will be advised by a Regional Advisory Council drawn from local government and business leaders in each region. DCA and ITT will each appoint the same number of advisors to the councils. State agencies who change their planning or service delivery boundaries to coincide with the boundaries of the new state development regions. A number of agencies and non-government organizations have already indicated they will change their boundaries to conform to the state development region boundaries. ITT's Strategic Planning and Research Division will utilize the Regional Advisory Councils and the development teams to fulfill the department's commitment to the Governor to develop a state strategy for economic development that recognizes the characteristics and circumstances of each region.

A second critical area reviewed

by the focus groups was technology,

both as a targeted industry

recruitment area and as a resource

essential to the department's

implementation of future programs.

The technology focus group also

recommended that the Georgia

Legacy Division target at least the

same industry areas as the Georgia

Research Alliance:

advanced

telecommunications, environmental

technology and biotechnology. The

group also recommended the addition

of an advanced telecommunications

recruitment specialist position

($122,943) to build on the area with

the greatest short-term growth

opportunity.

The Governor is also

recommending $80,040 to hire a

public

information

and

communications officer proposed by

the technology focus group and

$220,000 to purchase necessary

hardware and software to provide for

the management and access of the

department's and state's economic

development data.

Also essential to the department's

success in accomplishing these

economic development goals is

having well trained and adequate

staffmg.

The Governor is

recommending $398,555 for internal

departmental improvements including

$228,660 for staff training and

$169,895 for technology information

position upgrades and merit system

position adjustments.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Workforce development has
emerged as a priority issue in economic development. In the past, a company asked about roads and water/sewer capacity when deciding where to locate. Increasingly, human
resources are becoming critical ill
determining whether a company locates or expands in a community. To begin exploring the critical needs of the state in the area of workforce, the Governor created by executive order in September of F.Y. 1998 the

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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND TOURISM -- Strategies and Services

Governor's Workforce Development Taskforce. The Taskforce is recommending policy and legislative cnanges and initiatives to the Governor.
As a result of the work of the taskforce, it has become clear there needs to be a focal point for workforce development and a regional structure for assessing and responding to the varying levels of workforce needs around the state. The taskforce is proposing legislation to create the Workforce Policy and Planning Council attached to the Governor's Office and the Governor is recommending $300,000 in the Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism budget to support the Council and to initiate programs and activities not eligible for federal funding.
To support regional workforce efforts, the Governor is recommending 12 workforce development specialist positions, 1 support position and operating expenses for a total of $1,326,828. This will provide for a specialist in each of the II state development regions plus one in the Atlanta ,area. These specialists, as employees of the Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism, will be responsible for creating regional strategies and goals for workforce development, establishing regional benchmarks and evaluating performance, coordinating state resources and other workforce related activities. A state workforce coordinator attached to the Council will help coordinate the Council's work with the department's regional workforce specialists.
MAIN STREET In 1980, Georgia was one of 6
pilot states to begin a statewide program of downtown economic development called Main Street. Using a simple but effective fourpoint approach modeled on a concept originated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Georgia Main Street is nationally recognized as a leader in practical economic development of its downtown

commumtIes with populations between 5,000 and 50,000.
Since 1994, the Main Street program has been coordinated by the Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism and the number of Main Street cities has grown to 40. The combined public and private investments of the central business districts in these cities was over 100 million in F.Y. 1997.
In F.Y. 1999, Governor Miller is recognizing the importance of this program and recommending $80,512 to add a position and enhance the program's operations to better coordinate the Main Street cities in this state.
VISITOR CENTERS Visitor centers are the front door
to our state and; therefore, must make a good first impression on visitors. This first impression can influence the state's ability to be a vacation destination to the 17 million visitors who stop at the 11 centers each year.
In F.Y. 1999, the Governor has recommended the transfer of the maintenance and operation of the visitor information centers to the Department of Transportation. DOT already maintains all rest areas in this state and will most likely contract out the maintenance of the visitor information centers. The Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism will continue to provide the information function at the centers, including providing visitors with brochures, answers to questions and assistance in finding lodging.
In fiscal years 1993, 1994 and 1997 the Governor recommended the reconstruction of the visitor centers in Ringgold, Lavonia and Augusta respectively, and in F.Y. 1995 $500,000 was provided for major repairs to the state's visitor centers. In F.Y. 1997, almost $500,000 was budgeted to extend visitor information center hours, 24-hour restroom service, enhanced maintenance and security and special travel marketing events during the Olympic Games. The Governor again
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in F.Y 1998 recommended $500,000 to make further repairs to visitor center roofs and sewage treatment plants. For F.Y.1999, the Governor has recommended $1,590,000 to construct additional restroom buildings and to modernize the interiors of the Kingsland and Savannah visitor information centers. In addition, the Governor's F.Y. 1999 budget includes $1,304,000 to replace the sewage treatment system at the Tallapoosa Center and $170,000 to replace the roof at West Point.
INTERNATIONAL TRADE Since the creation of a separate
Trade Division by Governor Miller in 1993, the department's trade efforts have focused on assisting companies in targeted industries with export potential. Governor Miller has expanded overseas trade programs focusing on contracts targeted to various countries offering trade opportunities rather than establishing overseas offices staffed with department employees.
The department will also continue to work through the Export Assistance Center, providing export information to small and mediumsized businesses in Georgia. Since its opening, the center has provided export information and resources to visitors and responded to more than 6,800 information requests from Georgia exporters and prospective exporters as well as from international buyers interested in Made In Georgia USA products and services. The Georgia Export Assistance Center remains the only one of 13 around the country that involves a true partnership between federal agencies, led by the U.S. Department of Commerce, and state agencies, led by the Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism.
In F.Y. 1999, the Governor has included $70,000 for an export finance position that was transferred from the Department of Community Affairs. This position is located at the Export Assistance Center and provides export counseling and financial advice to small and medium

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND TOURISM -- Strategies and Services

size companies with the greatest potential to export.

GEORGIA PORTS AUTHORITY

Governor Miller has always

maintained that Georgia must remain

a Southeastern center for international

commerce. His commitment to

positioning Georgia for global trade

expansion is reflected in his budgets

since F.Y. 1992.

He has

recommended $139,200,000 million

in funding for port facilities in

Savannah and Brunswick. In addition,

the state has invested $84,847,000

million for harbors and maintenance

during

Governor

Miller's

administration.

Under the management of the

Georgia Ports Authority, the Port of

Savannah has emerged as one of the

premier container ports in the U.S.,

offering service to more than 100

countries by more than 50 major

steamship lines. Savannah now is the

tenth largest container port in the

United States and the third largest in

the highly competitive South Atlantic

market. The Authority's growth rate

in container tonnage has exceeded 61 % over the last 10 years, and with Home Depot is expected to exceed 75% by the end of 1997.
For F.Y. 1999 Governor Miller is recommending $1,500,000 in G.O. Bonds to complete the feasibility study and design of the Brunswick harbor deepening and $4,140,000 for the full feasibility study and design of the Savannah harbor deepening. A matching amount of federal funding will bring the total feasibility and design cost to $3,000,000 for Brunswick and $8,280,000 for Savannah.
GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER
The authority owns and operates the Georgia World Congress Center, Georgia Dome and Centennial Olympic Park. The Congress Center is an international trade show and convention facility legislatively created to encourage economic development and to enhance private enterprise. The facility opened its doors in 1976 and, with the Phase III

expansion completed in 1992, constitutes the second largest convention center in the nation. The expansions of the Congress Center have allowed the facility to accommodate growing trade shows and conventions such as The Super Show, which draws more than 100,000 attendees.
In order to continue to accommodate growth in trade shows and to remain competitive, the Governor is recommending $10,530,000 in G.O. Bonds for the planning and design of the Phase IV expansion of the Georgia World Congress Center. Once constructed, this facility will add 3 exhibit halls, 30 meeting rooms, a ballroom, banquet room and other trade show facilities.
In addition to the expansion, the Governor is recommending $3,836,900 in F.Y. 1999 for needed repairs to the original roof and HVAC system of the Congress Center. The Georgia World Congress Center will provide 50% of the funds, for a total of $7,673,800 for the repairs.

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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND TOURISM
Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

BUSINESS RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION

PURPOSE: Expand and strengthen Georgia's economy by recruiting companies from outside Georgia and encouraging existing industry expansions within the state.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Attract new business and industry to Georgia communities that will build new facilities or occupy existing vacant facilities.

Increase by 5% over a 5 year average the number of business entities recruited to Georgia.

Increase by 5% over a 5 year average the number ofjobs created by these business entities.

Increase by 5% over a 5 year average the capital investments created by these business entities.

Encourage and facilitate the expansion of existing industries in Georgia.

Increase by 5% over a 5 year average the number of business entities expanding in Georgia.

Increase by 5% over a 5 year average the number ofjobs created by these business entities.

Increase by 5% over a 5 year average the capital investments created by these business entities.

Promote Georgia's national and international image as a superior place to do business.

Maintain Georgia's ranking in the top 10 "places to do business" in selected national surveys.

INTERNATIONAL TRADE DEVELOPMENT

PURPOSE: Expand and strengthen Georgia's economy by expanding exports through involving more small and medium-sized companies in international trade.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Increase the number of Georgia companies participating in export programs which lead to export transactions.

Provide customized agent/distributor searches to an average of at least 20 companies in each ofGDITT's target markets, an increase of 10%. (Interim activity measure)

Increase by 25% the average number of companies exhibiting at each of Georgia's targeted international trade shows/missions.

Increase by 10% to 275 the average number of export information requests per month handled through the Export Assistance Center and GDITT's international trade representatives. (Interim activity measure)

Continuously improve the quality of export services to Georgia companies.

For companies who receive strategic advice, trade show assistance, international marketing information or export fmance services, 80% will rate the services as good or excellent.

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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND TOURISM--Results-Based Budgeting

Increase the involvement of the economic development community in international trade.
Help Georgia companies increase exports by providing the working capital guarantee loans and export insurance programs as needed.

Provide at least 15 communities with information or assistance leading to export promotion programming, reaching a minimum of 200 companies each year through this effort. (Interim activity measure)
Working with the export assistance center fmance partners and commercial banks, provide at least 12 export fmance working capital loans and at least 15 export insurance policies, an increase of 10%.

TOURISM MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS

PURPOSE: Promote Georgia as a vacation destination.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Increase tourism visitation to Georgia among individuals and group travelers through effective marketing and advertising.

Increase by 1% the number of individuals visiting Georgia and by 1% the number of group travelers.

Increase by 2% the localities receiving group tours (and frequency) through survey ofthe travel industry.

Lengthen the average stay of individual and group tourists through cooperative marketing programs.

Increase average length of stay for visitors from 2.3 days to 2.5 days.

Improve in traveling public's mind the image of Georgia as a tourism destination.

Achieve 7% of people surveyed who think of Georgia as tourism destination and 2% who plan to visit a tourism destination in Georgia.

Improve the economy of Georgia through development of tourism.

Increase by 9% the number of tourism businesses, jobs, revenues and expenditures.

Increase by 2% the travel spending of those who use Georgia's visitor centers according to survey.

Increase by 10% the number of new business relocations and overall improvement in economic health in communities active in Main Street downtown revitalization program.

TOURISM VISITOR INFORMATION SERVICES

PURPOSE: Provide visitor information services through the operation, maintenance and enhancement of the visitor information centers.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Increase the number of people who participate in a Georgia tourism activity by using the visitor information center delivery system.

Increase by 5% the number of hotel reservations made as a result of the visitor information center system.
Increase by 6 hours the average length of stay in Georgia of those using visitor information.center services.

Improve the quality of visitor center services.

Achieve 90% of visitors (by survey) rating services as good or excellent (develop and test survey instrument by January 1999).
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TARGETED MARKETING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

PURPOSE: Through a public-private partnership (Georgia Legacy), identify, recruit and develop the most promising businesses for Georgia's future. Identify the necessary infrastructure, business climate and incentives for the targeted business areas to thrive.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Recruit and develop companies in promising growth businesses that create new, higher paying jobs and increase capital investment in the business areas targeted.

Increase by 2% the number of companies recruited in targeted business area.
Increase by 2% capital investment in targeted business areas.

Increase by 2% the number ofjobs in targeted business areas.

Increase the average wage of the new jobs at least 2% above the average wage for existing jobs, with respect to geographic regions of the state.

By 2005, position Georgia as a place for the targeted businesses by having site selection consultants and the targeted businesses rank Georgia among top 10 location sites.

Have 50% of site selection consultants and 50% of targeted businesses rank Georgia among the top 10 location sites.

STRATEGIC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AND RESEARCH

PURPOSE: Improve Georgia's economy by conducting strategic economic development planning and research for the Governor, the Department and the state focusing on the formulation of economic development policy and strategy that mobilizes, coordinates and leverages all public and private resources available.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Recommend economic development policies and actions that mobilize public and private resources to create wealth for Georgia and its citizens.

Increase Georgia's per capital income by 1%. Increase Georgia gross state product by 1%.

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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND TOURISM
Results-Based Budgeting

Program Fund Allocations

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

AGENCY PROGRAMS 1. Business Recruitment and Retention 2. International Trade and Development 3. Tourism Marketing Promotions 4. Tourism Visitor Information Services 5. Targeted Marketing and Business Development 6. Strategic Economic Development Planning and Research
TOTAL PASS-THROUGH FUNDING
1. Tri-Rivers Waterway Development Authority
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

7,811,163 3,235,826 2,310,544 4,213,226 1,807,505

7,811,163 3,235,826 2,310,544 3,987,226 1,807,505

874,215

874,215

20,252,479

20,026,479

50,000

50,000

20,302,479

20,076,479

F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

6,674,266 3,250,609 3,163,610 2,682,377 3,263,228

6,674,266 3,250,609 3,163,610 2,682,377 3,263,228

3,813,717

3,813,717

22,847,807

22,847,807

50,000

50,000

22,897,807

22,897,807

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OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE
Total Budgeted Positions as of October 1, 1997 -- 329

Commissioner

Deputy Commissioner

Executive Office

8

Administrative

Division

-

65

Special Fraud Unit
11

I Insurance Division
120

I Industrial Loan Division
10

I Safety Fire Division
115

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Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

F.Y.1996 Expenditures
12,901,722 899,751 454,209 145,547 31,844 802,158 528,525 466,301 308,311
16,538,368

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
13,008,142 855,969 373,714 86,689 62,723 800,227 738,850 615,105 314,111
16,855,530

F.Y.1998 Current Budget
14,129,498 800,728 534,074 50,000 113,558 825,294 211,219 199,213 342,424
17,206,008

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection Level

Enhancements

Totals

14,067,892 804,425 446,550 190,000 73,129 825,294 162,658 152,252 325,712
17,047,912

427,405 19,488 69,890 50,000
8,753
40,261 28,497 644,294

14,495,297 823,913 516,440 240,000 73,129 834,047 162,658 192,513 354,209
17,692,206

1,520,162 508,492
2,028,654 14,509,714
335 49

1,617,656 684,230
2,301,886 14,553,644
325 49

1,356,295 50,360
1,406,655 15,799,353
329 49

1,409,596 50,360
1,459,956 15,587,956
329 50

644,294
10 5

1,409,596 50,360
1,459,956 16,232,250
339 55

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Financial Summary

F.Y.1999 Governor's Recommendations

Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

Adjusted Base
14,060,103 948,622 517,860 90,000 60,129 813,991 189,219 197,139 324,014
17,201,077
1,409,596 50,360
1,459,956 15,741,121
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Redirection Level

Funds To Redirect

Additions

(368,048) (171,430) (105,000)

101,115

(25,000)

(48,561) (46,961)

(765,000)

101,115

(765,000) (6)

101,115 3

Redirection Totals
13,793,170 777,192 412,860 90,000 35,129 813,991 140,658 150,178 324,014
16,537,192

Enhancements
101,958 8,394 9,600
11,750 3,000
10,600 4,698 150,000

1,409,596 50,360
1,459,956 15,077,236
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150,000 3

Totals
13,895,128 785,586 422,460 90,000 46,879 816,991 140,658 160,778 328,712
16,687,192
1,409,596 50,360
1,459,956 15,227,236
329 49

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F.Y. 1999 Budget Summary

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

ADJUSTMENTS TO CURRENT BUDGET
F.Y. 1998 STATE APPROPRIATIONS 1. Annualize the cost of the F.Y. 1998 salary adjustment. 2. Adjust various object class expenses
ADJUSTED BASE
REDIRECTION FUNDS
FUNDS TO REDIRECT 1. Eliminate 6 positions within the Internal Administration (2 positions) and Insurance Regulation (4 positions) divisions. 2. Reflect reduction in object class expenses resulting from reorganizing operations.
Total Funds to Redirect
ADDITIONS 1. Add 1 position to assist in arson investigations. 2. Add 2 positions to assist in fire safety building compliance inspections, and review architectural and engineering drawings of buildings to be constructed for fire safety code compliance.
Total Additions
TOTAL REDIRECTION LEVEL
ENHANCEMENT FUNDS
ENHANCEMENTS 1. Add 3 positions and associated expenses to the Special Insurance Fraud Fund to assist in the unit's investigations. This enhancement will bring the total budget for this fund to $775,000. The total amount of the appropriation must be collected from special insurance levies and deposited into the State Treasury within the first quarter ofF.Y. 1999. Allotments of these funds from the Treasury will be approved after the deposits have been made.
TOTAL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

15,799,353 126,768 (185,000)
15,741,121
(368,048) (396,952) (765,000)
27,200 73,915
101,115 15,077,236
150,000
150,000

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

15,227,236

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Functional Budget Summary

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

TOTAL

STATE

I., Internal Administration 2. Insurance Regulation

4,248,088 6,425,444

4,248,088 6,425,444

4,476,281 5,699,533

4,476,281 5,699,533

3. Industrial Loan Regulation

559,587

559,587

558,498

558,498

4. Fire Safety and Manufactured Housing 5. Special Insurance Fraud Fund TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

5,347,889 625,000
17,206,008

3,941,234 625,000
15,799,353

5,177,880 775,000
16,687,192

3,717,924 775,000
15,227,236

RECOMMENDED APPROPRIATION: The Office of Commissioner ofInsurance is the budget unit for which the following State Fund Appropriation is recommended for F.Y. 1999: $15,227,236.

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OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE
Roles and Responsibilities

The Office of Commissioner of Insurance is accountable for upholding state laws regulating insurance, fire safety, mobile homes and small loans. The department organizes its efforts in fulfilling these responsibilities around 5 divisions.
INTERNAL ADMINISTRATION DIVISION The Internal Administration Division provides
management, policy direction, enforcement and administrative support for the department's programs which regulate companies and protect consumers in the areas of insurance, industrial loan regulation, fire safety, manufactured housing, arson investigation, building inspection, hazardous material handling and storage, and other related areas. The division's activities include performing personnel, purchasing, payroll, budgeting, and accounting duties for all agency divisions; and establishing department policy, procedures, regulations and enforcement capabilities.
INSURANCE REGULATION DIVISION The Insurance Regulation Division is responsible for
administering Georgia insurance laws and regulations by reviewing and approving insurance company property; casualty, life, accident and sickness policy forms and rates; approving applications for insurance companies to conduct business in Georgia; approving applications for individuals to obtain insurance agent licenses; and regulating group self-insurance funds for workers' compensation insurance. The division oversees the regulation of automobile selfinsurers, Captive Insurance companies, and Interlocal Risk Management.

examinations and on-site investigations of all accounts held by the industrial loan companies (small loan companies making loans of $3,000 or less) licensed to do business in Georgia, accounting for all fees and taxes payable by the industrial loan companies, and approving applications for new industrial loan company licenses and investigating consumer complaints.
FIRE SAFETY AND MOBILE HOME REGULATION DIVISION
The Fire Safety and Mobile Home Regulation Division administers and enforces compliance with Georgia and federal laws affecting manufactured housing and fire safety by reviewing applications for license and permits to use or store hazardous or physically unstable substances and materials; by reviewing construction plans for public buildings and manufactured houses for adequate fire hazard prevention and protection; and by inspecting public facilities for compliance with Georgia Safety Fire Laws. The division inspects public facilities for compliance with Georgia's fire safety laws and investigates cases involving suspicious fires in Georgia.
SPECIAL INSURANCE FRAUD UNIT The Special Insurance Fraud Unit investigates, upon
request, claims fraud against insurance companies. This Unit was established through enactment of H.B. 6I6 of the 1995 General Assembly with the goal of reducing the incidence of insurance fraud, and the resulting fmancial burden it places on the insurance industry and the consumer.

INDUSTRIAL LOAN REGULATION DIVISION The Industrial Loan Regulation Division administers
the Georgia Industrial Loan Act by performing

AUTHORITY State Constitution; Official Code of Georgia Annotated
Title 45-14.

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OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE
Strategies and Services

The Office of Commissioner of

Insurance administers a number of

strategies and services to fulfill its

duties in regulating the state's

insurance industry, industrial loan

companies and fire safety standards.

These activities are geared toward

enabling the department to satisfy its

regulatory responsibilities effectively,

and to protect and assist the public in

the areas the department oversees.

Highlighted below are the some of

these programs and developments;

namely, Implementation of the Health

Insurance

Portability

and

Accountability Act, Consumer

Services, Manufactured Housing, Fire

Safety Education and Hazardous

Materials.

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE

HEALTH INSURANCE

PORTABILITY AND

ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

In 1996, the federal government

passed into law the Health Insurance

Portability and Accountability Act

(Le., Kassebaum-Kennedy Health

Insurance Reform Bill) which

requires each state to enact and

enforce the guidelines established in

this Act regarding health insurance

plans. As a result, the 1997 General

Assembly passed H.B. 654 to serve as

the state law implementing the federal

Act. The department's responsibility

is to educate employers and the public

about the changes in the federal and

state statutes concerning health

insurance, and enforce these new

requirements. The main changes both

pieces of legislation made in health

insurance law were in the areas of

pre-existing condition exclusions,

crediting coverage with the

alternative

method,

special

enrollment, affiliation periods, non-

discrimination and guaranteed

renewability, certificates of creditable

coverage, and the state's alternative

mechanism of obtaining portability of

coverage when an individual loses

group health insurance coverage. The

department plans to inform the public

of these changes in the law through

newsletters and press releases among

The division also aids other

other means. Initially though, much divisions within the department in a

of the department's efforts regarding range of areas. Examples of the areas

these new requirements concerning the division investigators routinely

health insurance are expected to be furnish support are: the Enforcement

devoted to monitoring and and Fraud Units in evidence

enforcement due to the number of procurement and case prosecution;

health insurance policy refilings many Agents Licensing and Regulatory

insurance companies will have to Services with records checks on

make.

agents and companies; and the

Research Division on legislative

CONSUMER SERVICES

matters.

The Consumer Services Division

functions to assist citizens with MANUFACTURED HOUSING

insurance concerns. Toward this end,

The Manufactured Housing

the division's activities include section of the Fire Safety & Mobile

interceding in claims and other Home

Regulation

Division

insurance related disputes; educating administers, in conjunction with the

the general public on a variety of federal Department of Housing and

insurance issues using public Urban Development (HUD), the

presentations, publications and other National Manufactured Housing

means; assisting the public on Construction and Safety Act of 1974.

insurance matters occurring after a This Act requires that manufactured

disaster; and referring persons to the houses are built and installed

appropriate special programs state according to established state and

and federal agencies may offer to national standards.

The

resolve a situation beyond the Manufactured Housing section, under

department's purview. Investigation its 20 year association with HUD,

of claims and other insurance related enforces this Act through the

disputes is the division's major inspection and licensing of

activity. Cases are handled by 41 manufacturers, dealers and installers

investigators located in regions of manufactured housing who comply

statewide.

These investigators with the federal and state standards

interview insurance

company personnel, independent adjusters, insurance agents and

Consumer Services Closed Cases FY 93 - FY 97

the complaining party,

as well as review all

91,984

related documentation

to determine if the

complaint filed is

valid. Once this

research and analysis

of the complaint is

completed,

the

investigator reports the

results to the parties

involved and works

with them to resolve

the complaint. The

division closed 91,984

cases in F.Y. 1997 and 93

94

95

96

97

recovered over $4.7 million for consumers.

Fiscal Years

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regarding this product. Manufactured housing plant reviews usually entail the examination and approval of each housing design plan and quality assurance manual. Before a plant commences operation, an initial comprehensive inspection is conducted involving all aspects of production and material handling, along with testing and evaluating the plant's quality assurance program. Plants in operation are inspected regularly. During these inspections, each section of each home is inspected in at least one phase of the production process, to assure compliance. The plant and the homes it produces must be in full compliance with federal and state standards before a HUD label of approval can be placed on the manufactured homes and these homes offered for sale. The Manufactured Housing section also regulates the sale and installation of manufactured homes through inspecting manufactured homes on dealer lots for possible damage during transit to the dealer, for dealer alterations and other violations. Inspections can be prompted by consumer complaints. Section staff handled 1,344 such complaints in calendar year 1996.
Presently, section staff have the responsibility of enforcing federal and state manufactured housing standards for the 26 licensed in-state plants and 93 out-of-state manufacturers licensed to conduct business in Georgia. Section staff regulate 621 licensed manufactured housing dealers and 532 licensed installers.
FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION The Fire Safety Division, through
its Fire Safety Education Program, develops instructional programs on and promotes awareness of fIre safety. The program's efforts emphasize a person's responsibility for fIre prevention and fIre safety measures at home, school, work and other areas. In this regard, the program coordinates the efforts of the Commissioner, news media, State Fire Marshal's OffIce and the

department's Public Education section

to educate the public on fIre safety in

a clear, organized fashion. The

program is attempting to further

educate the public on fIre safety by

expanding its involvement in several

organizations such as the Coalition of

Public Fire Safety Educators, Safe

Kids of Georgia and the EMS

Advisory Council. Prompted by the

importance and the effectiveness of

learning and

practicing fIre

safety at an early

age, the program

hopes to initiate

and expand its

efforts directed at

school-age stu-

dents as a way of

reaching and

teaching children

about fIre safety.

Some of these efforts include the Learn Not To Bum, Challenge

."~~.===0..

For Life, and

u0;

Junior

Fire

Marshal pro-

grams, as well as

the acquisition of

a mobile fIre

safety house

where

live

demonstrations

of fIre safety

techniques can be presented to school

and public groups. Other areas in

which the program is active include

smoke detector distribution programs,

establishing a volunteer fIre safety

education teaching group, and

developing the cooperation necessary

for joint efforts by the local fIre

services and the local boards of

education to encourage fIre safety

education activities in every school.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS The Fire Safety Division's
Hazardous Materials section enforces areas designated to the department concerning the storage, transportation and handling of hazardous materials including liquid propane gas,

anhydrous ammonia, flammable and combustible liquids, explosives, welding gases, natural gases and blasting agents. The section, under this responsibility, conducts inspections, issues permits and licenses, investigates hazardous materials incidents and enforces applicable fIre safety codes. The section also reviews plans and specifIcations for proposed bulk
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." n.': ,.: ~..
. Xx~ .,
1:95
storage facilities of these substances. The section must approve these plans and specifIcations before construction can begin on a proposed hazardous material bulk storage facility. The section is also assigned the department's responsibility to regulate the manufacture, transport, use, sale and storage of explosives through licensing the individuals or organizations involved in those activities. To complement its regulatory duties, the section conducts education and training programs on storing, transporting and handling hazardous materials in an effort to continue minimizing the loss of life and property from hazardouS' materials fIre incidents.

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Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

mSURANCEENFORCEMENT

PURPOSE: Enforce specific provisions of state law relating to insurance companies, agents and other insurance licensees.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Ensure that insurance companies, agents and other insurance licensees are in compliance with state law.

Number of insurance companies in compliance with state law will increase 10%.

Number of agents and other insurance licensees in compliance with state law will increase 10%.

Implement, within the jurisdiction of the Insurance Commissioner's Office, enforcement actions against insurance companies, agents and other insurance licensees.

Number of enforcement actions closed will increase 5%. (interim activity measure)

mSURANCE REGULATION

PURPOSE: Assure insurance entities licensed in Georgia comply with state law, review and approve all insurance company rates and forms, and collect premium taxes.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Insurance companies licensed in the state are fmancially stable and capable of fulfilling their obligations to state consumers.

Number of licensed insurance companies which are fmancially unstable and unable to fulfIll their obligations will decrease 5%.

Limit the number of affected customers/policy holders suffering financial loss from insurance companies which have become financially unstable.

Number of customers/policy holders suffering fmancialloss from insurance companies which have become fmancially unstable will decrease 5%.

Insurance companies will treat consumers fairly and in accordance with state law.

Number of consumer complaints regarding unfair or improper treatment by insurance companies will decrease 5%.

Rates used by insurance companies will be fair and reasonable.

Number of consumer complaints concerning unfair or unreasonable rates will decrease 5%.

Insurance companies will pay premium taxes owed timely and accurately.

The amount of unpaid premium taxes will decrease 5%.

mDUSTRIAL LOAN REGULATION

PURPOSE: Regulate and examine fmance companies providing loans to consumers of $3,000 or less.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Finance companies fully comply with state law (i.e, Georgia Industrial Loan Act).

Number of fmance companies not complying with state law will decrease 10%.

Number of consumer complaints regarding industrial loan interest rates exceeding the legal limit will decrease 10%.

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Finance companies will pay the industrial loan tax owed timely and accurately.

Amount of unpaid industrial loan taxes will decrease 10%.

Limit the number of consumers suffering financial loss from insurance companies which have become financially unstable.

Develop and implement a program to protect consumers if a fmance company becomes fmancially unstable.

FIRE SAFETY PREVENTION AND REGULATION

PURPOSE: Create a fire safe environment that protects against the loss of lives and property.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Promote fire safety awareness among the public.

Conduct fire safety awareness clinics and presentations in 75% of the state's counties.

Number of schools receiving fire safety education presentations will increase 5%.

Number ofpublic service announcements will increase 5%.

Newly constructed and existing buildings will comply with fire safety building codes.

All new construction within the Commissioner's jurisdiction will comply with frre safety building codes before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued.

Number of existing buildings inspected to determine whether they meet frre safety standards will increase 10%.

Hazardous materials facilities will comply with state law and standards.

All new construction of hazardous material facilities within the Commissioner's jurisdiction will comply with the applicable standards before receiving an operating permit from the state.

Number of existing hazardous materials facilities receiving inspections will increase 10%.

SPECIAL INSURANCE FRAUD UNIT

PURPOSE: Investigate, upon request, instances of insurance fraud in cooperation with federal, state and local government agencies, and insurance companies.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Resolve all cases of alleged insurance fraud referred to the Unit.

Percentage of referred insurance fraud cases closed will increase from 70% in F.Y. 1998 to 75% in F.Y. 1999. (Efficiency)

Deter the occurrence of insurance fraud.

Number ofreferred insurance fraud cases will remain stable or decrease 5%.

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OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE
Results-Based Budgeting

Program Fund Allocations

AGENCY PROGRAMS 1. Insurance Enforcement 2. Insurance Regulation 3. Industrial Loan Regulation 4. Fire Safety Prevention and Regulation 5. Special Insurance Fraud Unit

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

2,696,072 7,483,009
585,309 5,816,618
625,000

2,696,072 7,483,009
585,309 4,409,963
625,000

F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

2,624,241 7,063,125
573,217 5,651,609
775,000

2,624,241 7,063,125
573,217 4,191,653
775,000

TOTAL APPROPRIAnONS

17,206,008

15,799,353

16,687,192

15,227,236

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DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
Total Budgeted Positions as of October 1, 1997 -- 3,160

Board of Juvenile Justice

Commissioner 6
Deputy Commissioner Administration

Law Enforcement 46

I Deputy Commissioner for Business Services
39

I Deputy Commissioner for Programs
2

Division of Campus Operations
1,640

Division of Community Programs
608

Division of Detention Services
770

I

Office ofPreven-

tion, Program

Development and

Evaluation

15

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RECOMMENDED STATE APPROPRIATIONS FOR F.Y. 1999 INCREASE OVERF.Y. 1998 BUDGET REDIRECTION LEVEL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

$200,741,536 $26,237,028
$176,401,037 $24,340,499

HIGHLIGHTS

In order to accommodate the nsmg numbers of juveniles needing secure detention and residential programs, the Governor's budget recommendation for the Department of Juvenile Justice (formerly the Department of Children and Youth Services) provides for the expansion and operation of several juvenile facilities.

Emanuel and McIntosh Youth Development Campuses: Scheduled to open in March 1998 (McIntosh) and April 1998 (Emanuel) at 168 beds each. Funding is recommended (McIntosh $3,147,870; Emanuel - $3,862,861) to annualize the operations of both facilities.

The Governor's recommendations include funding to increase the total number of youth development campus (YDC) beds from 2,896 in F.Y. 1998 to 3,007 in F.Y. 1999. The recommendations also increase the number of regional youth detention center beds from 1,007 in F.Y. 1998 to 1,286 in F.Y. 1999.
In addition, facilities planned or under construction will increase the number of youth development campus (YDC) beds to 3,307 and the number of regional youth detention center (RYDC) beds to 1,496 by F.Y. 2001.
New facilities either starting or becoming fully operational in F.Y. 1999 include:

Another major proposal in the Governor's budget recommendation is privatizing the management of the state's contract and attention homes. Previously, department staff handled recruitment and monitoring of homes, as well as placement of juveniles. This recommendation will redirect 13 positions to concentrate on active juvenile case management.
The budget recommendation also continues the plan to upgrade the training of the department's juvenile correctional officers. In F.Y. 1999, Phase II will provide for the POST training of another third of the 1,100 staff to be trained. Upon completion of POST training, staff will be eligible for a 5% salary increase ($523,305).

Metro Atlanta Regional Youth Detention Center: Scheduled to open in June 1998. Funding is recommended ($6,291,500) to annualize the operation of 200 permanent beds and add up to 100 temporary beds by the end of F.Y. 1999.
Paulding Regional Youth Detention Center: Scheduled to open in September 1998. Funding is recommended ($2,272,500) to operate 100 permanent beds and 25 temporary beds.
Eastman Youth Development Campus: Transferred from the Department of Corrections in July 1997 as a 100-bed facility and expanded to 400 beds in F.Y. 1998. Funding is recommended ($5,854,706) to annualize the operation of all 400 beds.
Irwin Youth Development Campus: Opened in January 1995 as a 316-bed facility. Funding is recommended ($1,314,288) to expand capacity by 120 more beds to 436 in March 1999.

Another highlight of the Governor's budget recommendation is the expansion of the RYDC educational system. This proposal would provide 330 minutes of education each school day for all children in the RYDC system. It would also establish four regional principals to help direct overall educational goals ($2,391,207).
F.Y.1999 Recommended Program Fund Allocations

RYDCs 23%
Community Programs 25%

YDCs 52%

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Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget Classes/Fund Sources

F.Y.1996 Expenditures

Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Capital Outlay Health Service Purchase Service Benefits for Children Purchase of Service Contracts Grants To Co. Owned Del. Cent. Institutional Repairs & Mainl. Utilities
Total Funds

77,348,990 8,721,288 990,530 455,075 568,020 1,759,978 5,040,005 993,693. 967,119 939,042
18,252,062 13,122,428 3,452,738
574,063 2,228,471
135,413,502

Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

1,139,822 7,703,203
37,500
8,880,525
126,532,977

Positions Motor Vehicles

2,525 212

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
96,351,860 11,023,175
985,803 199,864 562,902 1,802,512 6,250,166 675,521 1,053,344 48,343
17,993,319 15,044,034 3,750,495
588,914 2,655,445
158,985,697

F.Y.1998 Current Budget
106,940,653 10,443,267 1,193,473 128,000 547,094 1,834,885 8,445,206 329,710 1,105,225
323,276 18,607,910 23,435,210 2,722,620
552,485 3,240,572
179,849,586

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection

Level

Enhancements

Totals

108,551,183 10,538,899 1,193,473 128,000 406,062 1,898,885 11,167,826 560,110 1,105,225
323,276 18,582,910 23,435,210

4,936,380 77,131,900 2,988,797

108,551,183 10,538,899 1,193,473 128,000 406,062 1,898,885 16,104,206 560,110 1,105,225 77,131,900 323,276 18,582,910 26,424,007

552,485 3,016,572
181,460,116

85,057,077

552,485 3,016,572
266,517,193

980,744 8,987,432
45,500 10,013,676 148,972,021
3,004 240

5,345,078
5,345,078 174,504,508
3,160 259

5,345,078
5,345,078 176,115,038
3,160 259

85,057,077

5,345,078
5,345,078 261,172,115
3,160 259

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Financial Summary

F.Y. 1999 Governor's Recommendations

Budget ClasseslFund Sources Adjusted Base

Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Capital Outlay Health Service Purchases Service Benefits for Children Purchase of Service Contracts Grants To Co. Owned Det. Cent. Institutional Repairs & Maint. Utilities
Total Funds

108,551,183 10,443,267 1,193,473 128,000 547,094 1,834,885 8,445,206 329,710 1,105,225
323,276 18,607,910 23,435,210 2,722,620
552,485 3,240,572
181,460,116

Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

5,345,078
5,345,078 176,115,038

Positions Motor Vehicles

3,160 259

Redirection Level

Funds

To Redirect

Additions

(435,331) (127,232)
(37,650)

4,809,331 222,864 37,650

(141,032) (282,669)

64,000 282,669

(4,250)

4,250

(2,112,000) (2,269,269) (2,722,620)
(260,000) (8,392,053)

2,087,000 1,422,288
36,000 8,966,052

96,448
96,448 (8,488,501)
(13) (2)

191,552
191,552 8,774,500
249 3

Redirection Totals
112,925,183 10,538,899 1,193,473 128,000 406,062 1,898,885 8,445,206 329,710 1,105,225
323,276 18,582,910 22,588,229
552,485 3,016,572
182,034,115

Enhancements 9,936,790 828,832 8,383
240,177
2,654,231 130,889 20,766
(323,276)
10,999,055
100,000 253,781 24,849,628

Totals
122,861,973 11,367,731 1,201,856 128,000 646,239 1,898,885 11,099,437 460,599 1,125,991
18,582,910 33,587,284
652,485 3,270,353 206,883,743

5,633,078
5,633,078 176,401,037
3,396 260

509,129
509,129 24,340,499
183

6,142,207
6,142,207 200,741,536
3,579 260

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F.Y. 1999 Budget Summary

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

ADJUSTMENTS TO CURRENT BUDGET

F.Y. 1998 STATE APPROPRIATIONS 1. Annualize the F.Y. 1998 salary adjustment (includes $523,305 for juvenile correctional officers and security staff upgrades).

174,504,508 1,610,530

ADJUSTED BASE
REDIRECTION FUNDS
FUNDS TO REDIRECT 1. Eliminate the grant to the Fulton County Detention Center to operate the new Metro Regional Youth Detention Center opening in June 1998.
2. Privatize the management of state-run attention/contract homes and redirect funds to specialized residential services, electronic monitoring, and drug testing while also redirecting 13 positions who worked with attention/contract homes to court services to reduce the average caseload.
3. Discontinue the operation of the Davisboro Correction Institute as a youth development facility and transfer it to the Department of Corrections effective November 1997.
4. Reduce the amount of funds for Wrightsville Youth Development Campus utilities based on historical expenditures.
5. Redirect funds for medical services at Ireland Youth Development Campus from Central State Hospital to a private contract.
6. Redirect distance learning funding that was obtained to purchase equipment for educational programming in F.Y. 1998.
7. Eliminate the operation of34 temporary beds at Macon Youth Development Campus after construction of permanent beds is fmished.
8. Eliminate the Wrightsville Youth Development Campus per diem for haircuts to establish a vocational barbering program.

176,115,038
(2,722,620) (2,704,369)
(2,269,269) (260,000) (191,211) (141,032) (130,000) (70,000)

Total Funds to Redirect
ADDITIONS 1. Operate the Metro Regional Youth Detention Center opened in June 1998. (Remaining funding in enhancement #1.)

(8,488,501) 4,194,000

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DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE -- F.Y.1999 Budget Summary

GOVERNOR'S

RECOMMENDATIONS

,
2. Operate a privately managed network of attention/contract homes that have previously been

2,704,369

state-run and redirect 13 positions to court services; create more special residential slots;

and expand electronic monitoring and drug testing programs.

3. Expand the operational capacity ofIrwin Youth Development Campus by 120 beds beginning March 1999.

1,314,288

4. Redirect funds for medical services at Ireland Youth Development Campus from Central State Hospital to a private contract.

191,211

5. Operate 25 new permanent beds at Macon Youth Development Campus starting in November 1998.

130,000

6. Add funds for real estate rental and utilities for the Georgia, Addiction, Parenting, and Pregnancy Project (GAPP).

100,000

7. Purchase maintenance contract for educational computer equipment.

70,632

8. Add two contracted vocational teaching positions in barbering at Wrightsville Youth Development Campus.

70,000

Total Additions
TOTAL REDIRECTION LEVEL
ENHANCEMENT FUNDS
ENHANCEMENTS 1. Operate the Metro Regional Youth Detention Center. (See also addition #1.)
2. Annualize the operating costs of various facilities and services: - McIntosh Youth Development Campus opening at 168 beds March 1998. ($3,147,870) - Eastman Youth Development Campus expanding to 400 beds January 1998. ($5,854,706) - Emanuel Youth Development Campus opening at 168 beds in April 1998. ($3,862,861) - Aftercare Services ($719,040) - Lorenzo Benn Youth Development Campus 20-bed cottage opening in January 1998. ($291,130).
3. Fund the opening of Paulding Regional Youth Detention Center at 100 permanent and 25 temporary beds in December 1998.
4. Add 53 more educational positions in the regional youth detention centers to meet the state requirement of 330 minutes of education.
5. Fund the re-bidding of the Pelham Youth Development Campus contract.

8,774,500 176,401,037
2,097,500 13,875,607
2,272,500 2,391,207
798,410

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GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDAnONS

6. Fund contractual-based increases for various programs and services: - Irwin Youth Development Campus ($702,619) - RYDC Medical Contract ($52,635) - Baxley Wilderness Program ($41,324) - North Georgia Wilderness Program ($41,383) - Middle Georgia Wilderness Program ($23,667) - Augusta Group Home ($146,546).

1,008,174

7. Implement a new group home program for females.

1,460,000

8. Fund a computer monitoring system at YDCs and RYDCs to assist juvenile correctional officers oversee and monitor juveniles.

214,592

9. Fund Hepatitis B immunizations for juvenile correctional staff to meet OSHA requirements.

162,509

10. Add two positions to perform criminal history background checks.

60,000

CAPITAL OUTLAY 1. Fund new construction and institutional repairs and maintenance for DJJ facilities. (Recommend $6,165,000 in F.Y. 1999 bonds.)

See Bonds

TOTAL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

24,340,499

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

200,741,536

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Functional Budget Summary

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

TOTAL

STATE

1.. Regional Youth Detention Centers
2. Bill E. Ireland YDC

34,567,957 16,855,327

33,436,737 16,191,815

43,679,170 17,193,414

42,210,450 16,529,902

3. Augusta YDC

11,846,291

11,339,861

12,103,109

11,596,679

4. Lorenzo Benn YDC

6,958,284

6,718,800

7,419,265

7,169,281

5. MaconYDC

6,080,217

5,792,658

6,212,439

5,924,880

6. Wrightsville YDC

15,933,704

15,265,614

15,842,799

15,174,709

7. YDC Purchased Services 8. Eastman YDC 9. Court Services 10. Day Centers 11. Group Homes 12. Law Enforcement Office 13. CYS Purchased Services 14. Assessment and Classification 15. GAPP Family Enrichment Center

22,421,211 6,629,248 19,843,065 493,281 1,114,257 1,766,287
21,095,774 551,431 50,000

21,754,371 6,555,042 19,687,213 493,281 1,114,257 1,766,287
20,233,889 551,431 50,000

30,142,335 12,894,046 21,209,588
496,312 1,122,340 1,836,391 22,317,825
554,462 150,000

29,312,160 12,534,046 21,150,184
496,312 1,122,340 1,836,391 21,359,492
554,462 150,000

16. Multi-Service Centers

3,916,725

3,826,725

3,947,038

3,857,038

17. Administration TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

9,726,527 179,849,586

9,726,527 174,504,508

9,763,210 206,883,743

9,763,210 200,741,536

RECOMMENDED APPROPRIATION: The Department of Juvenile Justice is the budget unit for which the following State Fund Appropriation is recommended for F.Y. 1999: $200,741,536.

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DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Children and Youth Services was created in the 1992 session of the General Assembly and was renamed the Department of Juvenile Justice in the 1997 session. Prior to 1992, the department functioned as a division within the Department of Human Resources. The purpose of DJJ is to: Provide for the supervlSlon, detention, and
rehabilitation of juvenile delinquents committed to the state's custody; Operate and provide assistance for prevention programs; and Provide for treatment of juvenile offenders with specialized needs.
Aside from internal support services, DJJ carries out its operations through three divisions: campus operations, detention services, and community programs.
CAMPUS OPERATIONS This division manages the youth development
campuses (YDC). These institutions hold juveniles for long-term sentences and 90-day boot camps.
YDCs are state institutions that provide a residential setting for juveniles including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, counseling, and religious services.
Within the past few years, there has been a tremendous growth in the need for YDC bed space. The department has been handling this responsibility through rapid expansion.
In F.Y. 1999, the division will operate ten facilities through the department or by private contract. The total bed capacity at the end of the year will be 3,007 beds with plans for two other YDCs to open in fiscal years 2000 (Sumter County) and 2001 (Muscogee County) creating a statewide total of 3,307 beds.
DETENTION SERVICES This division provides for juveniles to be detained in
regional youth detention centers (RYDC) until a court hearing can be held or a permanent placement for the youth is available.
Even though RYDCs are designed for short-term occupation by a juvenile, a full range of services is available including education, medical, and counseling.
Currently, the state operates a network of 20 RYDCs with a total capacity of 797 beds. There are also contracts with Chatham County and Fulton County for RYDC bed space.
In late F.Y. 1998, the new Metro RYDC will replace the Fulton County detention center. It will be a 200-bed facility, expandable to 300 beds in F.Y. 1999 with the addition of temporary bunks.
Plans for F.Y. 1999 also include an additional 189 new RYDC beds bringing the statewide total to 1,286. The Governor's recommendation also proposes to add 210 more beds by F.Y. 2001 for a total of 1,496.

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS This division is responsible for case management of
juveniles, as well as the development and operation of community-based rehabilitation programs.
Case management is conducted primarily through court services. This unit provides intake of juveniles, as well as probation services. Court services offices are located throughout the state.
The division also operates five group homes: Albany, Augusta, Gainesville, Savannah and Winder. Four homes serve males with the newest one in Augusta serving females. Generally, a group home provides a family environment along with group counseling.
Attention/contract homes overseen by the division are similar to group homes, but serve less than five juveniles. They are scattered throughout the state situated in either family homes or other appropriate institutional foster care settings.
Another responsibility of the division is to manage the contracts for wilderness camps and outdoor therapeutic programs for youths in the department.
Multi-service centers are also run through the division. The centers consolidate DJJ programs and offer services in the evening hours and weekends.
Finally, the division runs three non-residential community schools. The goal at these schools is to help youths transition back to a regular academic setting.
AUTHORITY Titles 15-11, 39-3, and 49-4A, Official Code of
Georgia Annotated.

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DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
Strategies and Services

The

Governor's

budget

reli:ommendation for the Department

of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) focuses on

the rapid growth in juveniles needing

secured rehabilitative detention.

, The juvenile population requiring

a safe and secure environment that

separates them from the community

has grown dramatically in the last few

years and is projected to continue to

grow dramatically.

By the end of F.Y. 1998, the

average daily number of juveniles

needing a bed in a youth development

campus (YDC) will be approximately

2,610. This number, however, is

projected to be as high as 3,423

youths by the end ofF.Y. 2001.

YDC beds are not the only

residential slots needed. The short-

term beds of the regional youth

detention centers (RYDC) are also

needed. These slots are for juveniles

waiting to see a judge or to be placed

in another DJJ program.

The state's daily RYDC

population in F.Y. 1998 will be

approximately 1,337, growing to as

high as 1,595 by the end of F.Y.

2001.

Legislation, in response to

growing juvenile crime rates, has

been a major factor in the population

growth of the last four years. The

School Safety and Juvenile Justice

Reform Act of 1994, popularly

known as S.B. 440, changed two

provisions in the state's juvenile

justice codes.

First, the amount of time a

juvenile could spend in the custody of

the department increased from 18

months up to 60 months. Therefore,

juveniles are spending a much longer

time on average in the department's

care.

Secondly, S.B. 440 created 90-day

programs. These short-term intensive

programs are widely used by juvenile

court judges throughout the state.

They are popularly known as boot

camps.

The use of boot camps has been

one of the most rapid areas of growth

in the department. In F.Y. 1994, 78

juveniles were sentenced to 90-day programs.
After the program was widely implemented by judges in F.Y. 1995, the number of youths sentenced jumped to 2,802 that fiscal year. In F.Y. 1996, that figure climbed to 4,476 and then to 5,593 in F.Y. 1997.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CAMPUSES
Due to the rapid growth in the need for secure juvenile detention during the past four years, the department has focused most of its efforts on expanding the capacity of these facilities.
Youth development campuses (YDC) have been the main areas of residential growth for DJJ. Currently,

the department has eight YDCs with a total capacity of 2,21 0 beds.
Following is a breakdown of permanent beds by facility:
Augusta - 360 beds; Bill E. Ireland - 500 beds; Eastman - 100 beds; Irwin - 316 beds; Lorenzo Benn - 148 beds; Macon - 166 beds; Pelham - 120 beds; and Wrightsville - 500 beds. DJJ will open two more 168-bed YDCs in F.Y. 1998 in McIntosh and Emanuel counties. Eastman YDC will also add 300 beds in F.Y. 1998. Two more 150-bed YDCs will open in F.Y. 2000 (Sumter County) and F.Y. 2001 (Muscogee County).

Current and Future Locations of State YDCs

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DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE -- Strategies and Services

Regular YDC programs provide a campus setting where juveniles receive a wide range of services.
Academic, recreational, medical, vocational, counseling, and religious services are available to all juveniles committed to the department and sent to a YDC.
The 90-day programs are run by the department as "boot camps." The main difference between boot camps and normal YDC stays are:
Housing and daily activity for boot camps is in a military-style environment;
Boot camp juveniles are separated from the regular' YDC population; and
Juveniles perceive the boot camp as an alternative to a regular YDC stay.
Whether a juvenile is committed to a regular YDC program or sentenced to a boot camp, the department's focus is to protect the public by supervising juvenile offenders in a safe, secure, and healthy setting while assisting these offenders in becoming law-abiding citizens.
The department expects 76% of those youths discharged from a YDC in F.Y. 1998 not to be recommitted to the state's juvenile or adult correctional systems by the end of F.Y.1999.
The Governor's budget recommendation proposes to expand Irwin YDC by 120 beds in F.Y. 1999, open Sumter YDC at 150 beds in F.Y. 2000, and another state YDC with 150 beds in F.Y. 2001.
REGIONAL YOUTH DETENTION CENTERS
Another area of growth under the department is that of short-term detention center beds. These slots are located in the regional youth detention centers (RYDC).
The departmental goal for the detention program is to protect the public by detaining juveniles in a safe, secure and healthy setting until the juvenile has a court hearing or is

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placed in another department program.
At the conclusion of F.Y. 1998, DJJ will have 21 facilities with a total capacity of 997 beds. F.Y. 1999 will add 289 more beds through expansion of existing facilities, creation of temporary beds and construction of new facilities.
The Governor's budget recommendation also allows for 210 more beds to be added by F.Y. 2001.
While RYDCs have a different primary function than YDCs, they also offer various services to the juveniles in the department's care.
The Governor's budget recommendation for F.Y. 1999 not only increases the capacity of the RYDC system, but also improves the educational services provided to these youths.
To meet the additional time of 330 minutes of education per day required by the State Department of Education and to handle the enormous growth in the RYDC population, the Governor's budget recommendation proposes to add 23 new teachers to the RYDC system in F.Y. 1999.
In addition to these teachers, the department will be able to coordinate efforts better under the leadership of
354

four proposed regional principals. These positions do not currently exist in the RYDC school system and will help to increase the quality of education available to juveniles under the state's care.

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

The department's community

programs division handles a variety of

rehabilitative efforts as part of DJJ's

comprehensive strategy at handling

juvenile delinquencies.

The ftrst aspect of community

programs a juvenile encounters is

court services. In most Georgia

counties, a court service worker acts

as the intake offtcer.

At intake, the court service worker

helps to determine if the offender

should be informally adjudicated, for

ftrst time or minor offenders, or

formally processed into the juvenile

justice system, for those repeat

offenders or those charged with a

more serious crime.

Court service workers also act as'

probationary offtcers for juveniles in

the state. In this capacity, the worker

ensures that the directives of the

juvenile court are carried out.

I

The community program division

also actively manages each juvenile's

DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE -- Strategies and Services

case through court services. Juvenile

probation/parole specialists (JPPS)

coordinate rehabilitative efforts,

including counseling, supervision, as

well as discovering other

rehabilitative programs for juvenile

offenders.

, Rehabilitative

programs

associated with the division are

customized based on the need of the

individual child and the availability of

slots in individual rehabilitative

programs. The

department

contracts with private vendors for

many of these services.

One major rehabilitative service is

attention/contract homes that provide

a family or institutional setting to

juveniles for a period of time.

Currently, the department has

privatized the management of

attention/contract homes in two of the

state's six districts. The Governor's

budget recommendation expands this pilot program statewide in F.Y. 1999.
In this recommendation, a vendor recruit, trains, and monitors families willing to keep juveniles in their homes. Each of the six DJJ districts will have a separate contract to localize delivery of services.
Outdoor therapeutic programs are also offered as a rehabilitative strategy by the department. These programs are run by contract with private vendors having the goal of developing the social, emotional, and educational functioning of those juveniles attending.
The outdoor setting of these programs teaches individuals that they must work with others to accomplish goals. Residents learn about individual responsibility and how consequences arise from their own behaviors.

Current and Future Locations ofRYDCs*

Another community program

centering on rehabilitation is the

department's group homes. The

department currently operates five

group homes. The Governor's budget

recommendation funds another home

specifically for females in F.Y. 1999.

Group homes provide a close

family environment complete with

regular group counseling. In group

homes, juveniles are able to interact

significantly with the community

before they are released from the

department's custody. This helps

juveniles adjust to society once they

are independent or they are released

back to their families.

Some other community programs

operated by the department are

located in DJJ's multi-service centers.

These centers are located in

Chatham, DeKalb, and Fulton

counties.

They consolidate

departmental programs under one

roof and offer services during the

weekends and after school hours.

Much of the focus in multi-service

centers is on aftercare or helping

transition the juvenile back to society

after his or her time in the custody of

the department is over.

HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
A continuing strategy of the department has been to increase the training and development of DJJ staff.
This proposal continues the POST (Peace Officers Standards and Training) certification of DJJ's juvenile correctional officers
To train all current juvenile correctional officers will take approximately three years. F.Y. 1999 represents the second phase of officer training.
Along with current staff, all new recruits are undergoing the training process. The training will greatly improve the skills needed by DJJ staff in dealing with the special needs of juvenile delinquents.
The training for the department's staff is conducted at the new expansion for DJJ at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center.

355

DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

COMMUNITY-BASED JUVENILE OFFENDER PROGRAMS

PURPOSE: To assist juvenile offenders in becoming law-abiding citizens through communitybased programs and services.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

To assist juvenile offenders in becoming law-abiding citizens.

Fifty-seven percent of committed youth discharged from a community program in F.Y. 1996 will not be recommitted to the state's juvenile or adult correctional systems between release and the three-year period ending F.Y. 1999. (long-term measure)

Seventy-five percent of committed youth discharged from a community program in F.Y. 1998 will not be recommitted to the state's juvenile or adult correctional systems between release and the one-year period ending F.Y. 1999. (short-term measure)

Ninety-seven percent of youth probated during F.Y. 1998 will not be committed to the department by the end ofF.Y. 1999.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CAMPUS (YDC) JUVENILE OFFENDER PROGRAM

PURPOSE: To protect the public by supervising juvenile offenders in a safe, secure and healthy setting (youth development campus or YDC) and to assist juvenile offenders in becoming lawabiding citizens.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

To supervise juvenile offenders in a safe, secure, and healthy environment.

No escapes from youth development campuses (YDC) in F.Y. 1999.
Thirty-three percent decrease in the assault rate on YDC staff by juvenile offenders to 2 per 100 juveniles from F.Y. 1998 to F.Y.1999.

Twenty percent decrease in the assault rate on juvenile offenders by other juvenile offenders to 4 per 100 juveniles in a YDC from F.Y. 1998 to F.Y. 1999.

To assist juvenile offenders in becoming law-abiding citizens.

Twenty-eight percent of committed youth discharged from a YDC program in F.Y. 1996 will not be recommitted to the state's juvenile or adult correctional systems between release and the three-year period ending F.Y. 1999. (long-term measure)

Seventy-six percent of committed youth discharged from a YDC program in F.Y. 1998 will not be recommitted to the, state's juvenile or adult correctional systems between release and the one-year period ending F.Y. 1999. (short-term measure)

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DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE - Results-Based Budgeting

REGIONAL YOUTH DETENTION CENTER (RYDC) JUVENILE OFFENDER PROGRAM

PURPOSE: To protect the public by detaining juveniles in a safe, secure, and healthy setting (regional youth detention center or RYDC) until the juvenile has a court hearing or is placed in another department program.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

To supervise juvenile offenders in a safe, secure, and healthy environment.

No escapes from regional youth dentition centers (RYDC) in F.Y. 1999.

Fifty percent decrease in the assault rate on RYDC staff by juvenile offenders to 2 per 100 juveniles from F.Y. 1998 to F.Y. 1999.

Twenty-five percent decrease in the assault rate on juvenile offenders by other juvenile offenders to 6 per 100 juveniles in a RYDC from F.Y. 1998 to F.Y. 1999.

357

DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
Results-Based Budgeting

Program Fund Allocations

AGENCY PROGRAMS
1. Community-Based Juvenile Offender Programs
2. Youth Development Campus (YDC) Juvenile Offender Program
3. Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC) Juvenile Offender Program

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

50,892,843

49,785,106

91,937,701

88,831,580

37,019,042

35,887,822

52,134,396

51,026,659

108,110,702

104,544,953

46,638,644

45,169,924

TOTAL APPROPRIAnONS

179,849,586

174,504,508

206,883,742

200,741,536

358

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Total Budgeted Positions as of October 1, 1997 -- 1,970

Commissioner

of Labor

,

7

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I

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Intergovernmental Human Resources Communications Training and

Internal Security Veterans

Relations

Quality

Programs

4

18

4

6

8

4

I Deputy Commissioner Employment and Training
8
Unemployment f- Insurance (VI)
460
Employment f-- Service
76
Administration
f--
216
Field Services -
993
Job Training
'--
33

I
Deputy Commissioner Labor Market Systems
I
Assistant Commissioner - Labor Information
51
Economic f- Development
3
Drug Free Work- place
2
Workforce - Development
23

I Deputy Commissioner Labor Law and Policy
2
Legislative 1- Liaison
I
Safety r- Engineering
37
Facilities f- Management
11
Marketing and ~ Special Projects
2

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget C1asseslFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Capital Outlay Payments to the State Treasury JTPA Contracts
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

F.Y.1996 Expenditures
76,720,636 9,777,686 1,300,101
425,694 2,100,000 4,052,352 2,766,087 1,450,299
30,762 1,774,079 51,315,021 151,712,717
132,751,689 1,059,941
133,811,630 17,901,087
1,920 11

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
77,997,719 5,359,327 1,231,299 29,399 522,075 1,723,532 5,065,242 7,950,440 1,398,299 35,000 1,774,079
54,052,527
157,138,938

F.Y.1998 Current Budget
76,503,582 6,265,734 1,305,910
457,047 1,888,123 3,157,943 3,058,815 1,468,506
1,774,079 60,500,000
156,379,739

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection

Level

Enhancements

Totals

76,541,422 6,870,433 1,330,000

1,448,738 50,901 24,710

77,990,160 6,921,334 1,354,710

464,000 2,017,900 5,179,867 3,198,000 1,465,339

633 10,934 35,000
720 15,440

464,633 2,028,834 5,214,867 3,198,720 1,480,779

1,774,079 54,500,000
153,341,040

1,587,076

1,774,079 54,500,000
154,928,116

135,823,487 1,832,318
137,655,805 19,483,133 1,920 11

125,783,209 10,095,532
135,878,741 20,500,998
1,970 13

122,908,772 9,425,115
132,333,887 21,007,153
1,970 13

350,000
350,000 1,237,076
39

123,258,772 9,425,115
132,683,887 22,244,229
2,009 13

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Financial Summary

F.Y. 1999 Governor's Recommendations

Budget Classes/Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Capital Outlay Payments to the State Treasury JTPA Contracts
Total Funds

Adjusted Base
76,525,998 6,870,433 1,330,000
464,000 2,017,900 5,182,800 3,198,000 1,465,339
1,774,079 54,500,000
153,328,549

Redirection Level

Funds To Redirect

Additions

(22,403)

(2,933)

(25,336)

Redirection Totals
76,503,595 6,870,433 1,330,000
464,000 2,017,900 5,179,867 3,198,000 1,465,339
1,774,079 54,500,000
153,303,213

Enhancements

Totals
76,503,595 6,870,433 1,330,000
464,000 2,017,900 5,179,867 3,198,000 1,465,339
1,774,079 54,500,000
153,303,213

Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

122,908,772 9,425,115
132,333,887 20,994,662
1,970 13

(25,336)

122,908,772 9,425,115
132,333,887 20,969,326
1,970 13

122,908,772 9,425,115
132,333,887 20,969,326
1,970 13

RECOMMENDED APPROPRIATION: The Department of Labor is the budget unit for which the following State Fund Appropriation is recommended for F.Y. 1999: $20,969,326.

361

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
F.Y. 1999 Budget Summary

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

ADJUSTMENTS TO CURRENT BUDGET

F.Y. 1998 STATE APPROPRIATIONS 1. Annualize the cost of the F.Y. 1998 salary adjustments. 2. Reallocate back to the department, as required by state law, the increases in safety inspections, administrative assessments and penalty and interest funds that have been collected by the department and remitted to the State Treasury.

20,500,998 3,000
490,664

ADJUSTED BASE

20,994,662

REDIRECTION FUNDS

FUNDS TO REDIRECT 1. To reduce funding for the 10 full-time equivalent approved positions for the Child Labor Inspection Program by 5%. 2. To reduce state funding for the Georgia Commission on Women by 5%.

(22,403) (2,933)

Total Funds to Redirect

(25,336)

TOTAL REDIRECTION LEVEL

20,969,326

ENHANCEMENTS FUNDS
ENHANCEMENTS 1. To identify and develop a list of all temporary labor pools, study their practices, and develop appropriate rules and regulations.

Existing Funds

TOTAL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS TOTAL STATE FUNDS


20,969,326

362

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Labor is empowered to administer federal labor programs and to enforce various state laws pertaining to labor, with an overall mission to promote the economic well-being of the state. The department, through its programs and wide spectrum of services, plays an important role in the development of the state's workforce. Major areas of responsibilities of the department are in training, services, protection and information.
TRAINING In a joint partnership with businesses and other
community leaders, the department provides job training to economically disadvantaged youth and adults, older workers, summer youth and dislocated workers to increase employment opportunities and improve the quality of the labor force in the state. Through the Georgia Job Training Partnership program, authorized and funded under the federal Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA), the department's responsibilities include:
Administering over $62 million in federal funds annually as grants and contracts.
Issuing regulations and monitoring programs to ensure operations in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Providing technical assistance and training to local staff to improve program administration.
Approving local job training plans. Managing a performance standards system and tracking local operations against federal standards to determine areas of excellence, award of incentive funds and the need to assist or sanction local programs. During the past fiscal year, approximately 31,019 Georgians participated in one or more of the Partnership programs. The Partnership is directed locally in each of the state's 16 service delivery areas by a private industry council that participates in the unified planning process and oversees implementation of the planning function. Basic program decisions regarding what job training is needed in an area are made by the councils.
SERVICES The department reduces the adverse impact of
unemployment by providing monetary payments to eligible individuals for a limited period, and by assisting employers in minimizing their unemployment insurance tax liability. During F.Y. 1997, 375,188 unemployment claims were filed with the department. The department also provides federally-funded supplemental benefits to unemployed job seekers who have exhausted their regular unemployment insurance benefits.

One of the department's primary responsibilities is the administration of the public employment service in the state through a statewide network of 53 offices. The department provides an array of services which include:
Referral of qualified applicants to employers who have listed job openings.
Counseling and other services to help evaluate workers' job skills and better prepare them for available jobs.
Referral to services provided by other agencies in the community, such as job training, adult education, vocational rehabilitation, veterans' programs, medical care and supportive services.
A total of 59,935 applicants received employment or vocational counseling in F.Y. 1997. The department also provides basic readjustment services for "dislocated workers" whose job losses resulted from changing technology or other economic conditions. These services include assessment, counseling, testing, and job search and relocation assistance. Additionally, the department serves 1,530 at-risk youth at 17 sites located in school systems statewide through its Jobs for Georgia Graduates program; provides employment service to disabled individuals who register for the service; and provides placement and employment service to migrant/seasonal farm workers and Armed Forces veterans who are making the adjustment from military to civilian life.
PROTECTION The department has responsibility for administering
Georgia laws regulating the employment of children and regulatory responsibility of equipment, such as amusement and carnival rides, elevators, escalators, safety glass, high voltage apparatus, boilers and pressure vessels. The department processed 54,972 work permits for students during F.Y. 1997 and the Safety Engineering staff performed a total of 64,400 safety inspections of elevators, boilers and amusement rides.
INFORMATION Compiling and disseminating labor market information
is a primary responsibility of the department. Available information includes data on employment, worker availability, wages and historic projected trends. Several of the statistical series published by the department, such as Georgia Labor Market Trends and Area Labor Profiles, serve as key indicators of the state's economic health.
AUTHORITY Titles 8, 34, 39 and 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated

363

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Strategies and Services

The theme for the past year for the Department of Labor can best be described as interagency collaboration and coordination. Throughout the year, the focus has been on improved customer service through better access, more streamlined services and clearly articulated performance measures.

ONE-STOP CAREER SYSTEM In the works for the past few
years, the Georgia One-Stop Career System is being developed statewide. Its goal is to bring together workforce development and human services programs into a coherent, coordinated system at the state and local levels.
An electronic network will link programs and agencies throughout the state. Georgia was just awarded a federal one-stop grant of $4 million spread over two years to make these links a reality. In the future, customers will only have to enter vital information once. As soon as information has been entered into the system, it will be available to other offices and workforce development programs, allowing staff to work as a team to better target their services to individual needs.
Further, customers will soon be able to access America's Job Bank, an Internet-based national job listing and resume-matching service, as well as timely labor market information and the Georgia Career Information System from any labor or human services office.
In addition to electronic linkages, labor and human service staffs are co-locating in many places, creating physical one-stops. In these offices, staffs are often taking a team approach to customer service.

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MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING
The team approach

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critical with welfare reform, and the department has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Human Resources (DHR) and the Department of Technical and Adult Education (DTAE) to further reduce redundancies and streamline their services. The common denominator is the population now on TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), and the three agencies have come together to meet the stringent state and federal work requirements. The Memorandum of Understanding:
focuses on immediate employment opportunities for welfare customers and persons with disabilities, as well as developing strategies to foster long-term success for these customers in the workplace;
encourages coordinated efforts and strategies in the areas of: -sharing customer information to minimize duplication; -coordinating intake, assessment and case management; -collaborating on job referrals; -coordinating efforts with employers; -linking electronic databases and coordinating training efforts; and
allows providers in the partner agencies to develop local service strategies so that each may specialize in what it does best.
In this collaboration, each agency builds on its strength. For instance, rather than the Department of Human Resources hiring a large number of job developers whose responsibility would be to fmd jobs suitable for often low-skilled people with little if any work experience, this task now rests with the Department of Labor. Already in the business of fmding jobs for people and making matches that satisfy both job seekers and employers, the department has transferred its most experienced people to work with TANF recipients. DHR, in tum, has taken the lead on case management, and DTAE on training.
Staffs from all three agencies are learning new roles, as well as how to
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work together. In many cases, staffs are co-locating to be able to provide comprehensive services to clients regardless of where they enter the system. Over 130 Department of Labor staff members are being located in various Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) offices and other community locations, thus ensuring easy access to employmentrelated services in all areas of the state. The collaborative is already seeing positive results as the population on public assistance continues to decline.
CHANGE IN ADMINISTRATION OF LOCAL nPA PROGRAMS
Due to funding cuts and other issues, it has become apparent in the past few years that additional options for local administration of Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) programs were needed. In response to requests by chief elected officials and private industry councils (PICs), the department has agreed to serve as grant recipient in some regions. The department took on the administration of JTPA programs in the 14-county Southwest Georgia service delivery area, previously administered by the Southwest Georgia Regional Development Center in Camilla. The department also became the grant recipient for the l3-county Georgia Mountains region when the RDC opted not to continue in that role.

nPA Participant Data (F.Y. 1997)

Disadvantaged Adults Disadvantaged Youth Summer Youth Dislocated Workers Older Workers

4,361 1,925 6,852 16,304
350

As local system building continues through the three-agency collaborative, the department anticipates more requests for centra' administration of local programs. There are certain administrative

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR -- Strategies and Services

efficiencies that make this arrangement attractive for some areas of the state.

SERVICES TO DISLOCATED

WORKERS

Through JTPA (Title III), the

department provides services to

individuals who have been laid off

and are unlikely to return to jobs in

the same occupation.

When a layoff is announced,

an on-site meeting is arranged with

the employer. State, local office

and JTPA staffs explain to the

employer and the organized labor

representative(s) the variety of

services available to workers. They

also discuss the opportunity to file

a Trade Act or NAFTA Trade

Assistance petition, if appropriate.

These programs are available to

assist workers whose jobs have

been eliminated because of imports

or moved to Mexico or Canada as a

result ofNAFTA.

The next step is to schedule an

employee meeting. During the

meeting, local providers explain the

services and options available to

the dislocated workers. They also

survey the workers to determine

their needs. Training providers

discuss retraining options and

claims for unemployment insurance

may be filed.

Finally, either on-site or at the

initial visit to a local office or

substate provider, workers undergo

individualized needs assessments

and are offered retraining or

reemployment services.

At

employer requests, local staff

provide services on-site. For some

large layoffs, career resource

centers are established at locations

convenient to the dislocated

workers.

In Georgia, the largest number

of layoffs has occurred in the

manufacturing industry, followed

by transportation, communication

and public utilities. In rural parts

of Georgia, layoffs have tended to

be structural in nature-i.e. those

industries that are declining as a

whole in the United States (such as

textiles, apparel and manufactured homes).
In rural areas, dislocated workers are typically interested in obtaining another job in their community, either immediately or following retraining. The employment and retraining options in these areas tend to be

Commissioner working with the employer community. Tax rate reductions were passed in both the 1996 and the 1997 Legislative sessions. This would not have been possible but for a healthy economy and a prudently managed unemployment insurance trust fund.

DISWCATED WORKERS BY INDUSTRY

16000

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- - -0- - - Transportation, CommWlications & Public Utilities
... Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
)( Services
- - - Q. - - Retail & Wholesale Trade

somewhat limited. By contrast, urban layoffs have tended to be in more diverse industries. Often urban dislocated workers are willing to drive further or to relocate to obtain a good job. As a result, they have more options available to them.
Georgia has fortunately enjoyed a decline in worker dislocations in all industries over the past few years. As the chart above shows, even manufacturing dislocations have declined to a level more comparable to other industries.
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE TAX RATES
In 1998 Georgia employers will get another welcome reduction in unemployment insurance rates. For instance, an employer with an average tax rate of 1.48% in 1997 paid $126 per employee per year. In 1998, that same employer will see the rate go down to 1.33%, which results in payments of only $113 per employee, or a savings of$13.
This reduction was a result of legislation recommended by the
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THE GEORGIA COMMISSION ON WOMEN
The Georgia Commission on Women continues to address issues of violence, gender bias, sexual harassment and childcare/child support. During F.Y. 1997, the commission kept a statewide focus on women's issues through summits, seminars, lobbying, newsletters, a website, its legal resource guide, a speaker's bureau and an information and referral center. The commission maintains a database of over 700 women's organizations and, during F.Y. 1997, partnered with 25 of these for various events. For the second year in a row, the commission held a Georgia Woman of the Year event, this year honoring Dr. Betty Siegel, president of Kennesaw State University.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

PURPOSE: Assist individuals in preparing for employment and finding jobs, and provide employers with training and employment-related services.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide job-matching services between employers and qualified members of the workforce.

The number ofjob seekers who find employment following job fmding services will increase by 5%.

The number of employers using Department of Labor services will increase by 10%.

The number of employers who are "satisfied" or "very satisfied" with the employment-related services of the Department of Labor will increase by 5%.

Provide job seekers with training opportunities that enable them to find employment.

The number ofjob seekers who are employed within 13 weeks following training will increase by 5%.

The number ofjob seekers completing Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) programs who fmdjobs and are still employed 13 weeks after the program will increase by 5%.

Prepare youth for further training, jobs or military service entry.

60% of the participants in the Jobs for Georgia Graduates program will go on to unsubsidized employment after high school graduation, with 75% going into full-time jobs.

The number of youth completing JTPA programs that obtain jobs and/or achieve enhanced skills will increase by 5%.

LABOR MARKET INFORMATION

PURPOSE: To gather, analyze and distribute a wide range of employment and employmentrelated data and statistics to customers to facilitate employment and economic development.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide complete, accurate and timely employment, unemployment and labor market information and analyses in response to internal and external customer requests.

All reports and other analyses will meet contractual requirements or established standards.

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE

PURPOSE: Provide short-term income maintenance to eligible individuals who are unemployed through no fault of their own.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Maintain and protect the solvency ofthe Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund.

Maintain the 1998 rate year reserve ratio (2.24%) for the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund.

Make timely and accurate payments of unemployment insurance benefits to eligible unemployed individuals.

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SAFETY TRAINING & INSPECTIONS

PURPOSE: Promote and protect public safety through a comprehensive inspection and enforcement program for boilers, pressure vessels, elevators, escalators, amusement and carnival rides and safety glass; provide training and information on workplace exposures to hazardous chemicals to state employers and employees.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Reduce the number of accidents caused by faulty or old boilers and pressure vessels, elevators and escalators, safety glass and amusement and carnival rides.

The number of amusement and carnival ride accidents due to mechanical or structural failure of rides will not exceed the four and a half -year average of seven per year.

The number of elevator and escalator accidents due to mechanical failure will not exceed the four and a half-year average of four per year.

The number of boiler and pressure vessel accidents due to mechanical failure of boilers and pressure vessels will not exceed the three and a half-year average of two per year.

Reduce the number of workplace accidents through increased employer awareness of safety issues.

Awareness of workplace safety issues will increase by 5% for employers attending the Department's Workplace Safety Conference, thereby reducing the possibility of workplace accidents.

REGULATION OF YOUTH EMPLOYMENT

PURPOSE: Promote the safety and well-being of Georgia's working youth.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Increase compliance with Georgia laws regarding youth employment.

Increase by 5% the number of random inspections of workplaces employing youth.

Establish baseline measurement data for business compliance.

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Attached Agency
Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

GEORGIA COMMISSION ON WOMEN

GEORGIA COMMISSION ON WOMEN

PURPOSE: Serve as an advocate for women on issues concerning health, violence, employment and life skills; educate the public about women's issues; and facilitate initiatives for women.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Influence public policy in ways that positively impact Georgia's women.

A majority of bills supported by the commission will pass.
A majority of bill language or other changes promoted by the commission will pass or be modified in such a way as to meet with the commission's approval.

A majority of bills opposed by the commission will be defeated.

Raise public awareness of women's issues through conferences, printed and electronic information and speaking engagements.

75% of those attending conferences or workshops sponsored by the commission will fmd them useful.
80% ofthose who receive the commission's updated publication "Women and the Law" will fmd it useful.

Commission activities will touch most of Georgia, as measured by location of speaking engagements, geographic origin of conference attendees and people or organizations that request information.

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Results-Based Budgeting

Program Fund Allocations

AGENCY PROGRAMS 1. Workforce Development 2. Labor Market Information 3. Unemployment Insurance 4. Safety Training & Inspections 5. Regulation of Youth Employment
TOTAL ATTACHED AGENCY PROGRAM
1. Georgia Commission on Women TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

99,766,581 1,440,833
52,159,633 2,521,459
432,570 156,321,076

5,952,624
11,535,682 2,521,459
432,570 20,442,335

95,076,982 1,601,525
53,518,962 2,636,847
413,167 153,247,483

6,146,218
11,717,364 2,636,847
413,167 20,913,596

58,663 156,379,739

58,663 20,500,998

55,730 153,303,213

55,730 20,969,326

PROGRAM ALLOCATIONS BY FUND SOURCE

Federal & Other Funds State Agency Collections State General Funds

Workforce Development

94.54%

Labor Market Information

100.00%

Unemployment Insurance

78.11%

Safety Training & Inspections

Regulation of Youth Employment

Georgia Commission on Women

6.45%
21.89% 100.00%

.01%
100.00% 100.00%

The Department of Labor collects unemployment taxes, fees, penalties and interest throughout the year. This money goes into the State Treasury and is appropriated two years later. In F.Y. 1999, collected funds represent 97.7% of the department's $20,969,326 state budget; only 2.3% ($478,897 including the Georgia Commission on Women) comes from the state's general or discretionary funds.

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DEPARTMENT OF LAW
Total Budgeted Positions as of October 1, 1997 -- 175

Attorney General 4

Executive Assistant Attorney General
2

Counsel to the Attorney

f--------1 General and Special

Prosecutions

6

Commercial Trans-

Criminal Justice

actions and Litigation

27

25

33

I
General Litigation
25

Government Services and Employment
30

I
Operations Division
23

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DEPARTMENT OF LAW
Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget Classes/Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Library Books
Total Funds
Less Other Funds: Other Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
Total Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions

F.Y.1996 Expenditures
10,850,949 1,163,456
193,379 53,263 470,208 840,879 325,254 164,231 146,919
14,208,538

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
11,689,546 726,523 221,650 24,870 492,754 381,698 866,376 151,088 146,999
14,701,504

F.Y.1998 Current Budget
12,272,365 638,449 179,322 27,686 856,234 160,000 311,601 140,424 147,000
14,733,081

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection

Level

Enhancements

Totals

12,401,577 899,863 199,322 21,020 826,548
16,160,000 305,201 145,924 147,000
31,106,455

557,687 24,828
12,000 1,890
596,405

12,959,264 924,691 199,322 21,020 826,548
16,160,000 317,201 147,814 147,000
31,702,860

2,185,992 334,423
2,520,415 11,688,123
175

2,853,982 70,213
2,924,195 11,777,309
175

1,608,829
1,608,829 13,124,252
175

17,852,991
17,852,991 13,253,464
175

596,405 6

17,852,991
17,852,991 13,849,869
181

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DEPARTMENT OF LAW
Financial Summary

F.Y. 1999 Governor's Recommendations

Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Library Books
Total Funds

Adjusted Base
12,441,739 816,949 199,322 27,686 856,234
16,160,000 311,601 145,924 147,000
31,106,455

Redirection Level

Funds To Redirect

Additions

(40,162)

(6,666) (29,686)
(6,400)

(82,914)

Redirection Totals
12,401,577 816,949 199,322 21,020 826,548
16,160,000 305,201 145,924 147,000
31,023,541

Enhancements

Totals
12,401,577 816,949 199,322 21,020 826,548
16,160,000 305,201 145,924 147,000
31,023,541

Less Other Funds: Other Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
Total Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

17,852,991
17,852,991 13,253,464

(82,914)

17,852,991
17,852,991 13,170,550

17,852,991
17,852,991 13,170,550

Positions

175

175

175

RECOMMENDED APPROPRIATION: The Department of Law is the budget unit for which the following State Fund Appropriation is recommendedforF.Y.1999: $13,170,550.

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DEPARTMENT OF LAW
F.Y. 1999 Budget Summary

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

ADJUSTMENTS TO CURRENT BUDGET

F.Y. 1998 STATE APPROPRIATIONS 1. Annualize the cost of the F.Y. 1998 salary adjustment.

13,124,252 129,212

ADmSTED BASE

13,253,464

REDIRECTION FUNDS

FUNDS TO REDIRECT 1. Replace state funds with other funds received for the State Health Care Fraud Control Unit. 2. Reduce funds in various object classes, including real estate rentals ($29,686), equipment ($6,666), and computer charges ($6,400).

(40,162) (42,752)

Total Funds to Redirect

(82,914)

TOTAL REDIRECTION LEVEL
ENHANCEMENT FUNDS
ENHANCEMENTS 1. Improve staff retention through a salary increase of 3.5% effective 10/1/98 ($320,645). The overall turnover rate averages 15% per year. This increase is in addition to the GaGain pay for performance increase.
TOTAL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

13,170,550 See Pay Package
o

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

13,170,550

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DEPARTMENT OF LAW
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Law, headed by the Attorney Gt;neral, provides legal representation and advice to agencies, officials and employees in the executive branch of state government. The Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the state and is a constitutional officer elected to a 4-year term in the same general election as the Governor.
DUTIES The Department of Law represents the state in civil and
criminal actions, in all capital felony actions before the Georgia Supreme Court, in all actions before the U.S. Supreme Court, and in all actions against a district attorney. It is the duty of the Attorney General to provide opinions on any question of law involving the interests of the state or duties of any department The Department of Law also prepares and reviews contracts and other legal documents in which the state is interested and drafts proposed legislation or rules and regulations for state agencies. The department investigates the conduct of state agencies, officials, or employees, and firms or corporations for violations in their dealings with the state. The Attorney General and his staff

are authorized to prosecute civil and criminal actions to recover loss, damage or injury to the state.
The department also operates the State Law Library, a non-circulating law and legislative reference library for use by state government personnel and the general public.
DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION To accomplish its duties, the department is organized
into a department head's office, a counsel to the attorney general and special prosecution section, 5 law practicing divisions, and an operations division. The 5 law practicing divisions provide a full range of legal services to designated state departments, authorities and agencies. The Law Department is reimbursed by the state agencies for litigation expenses incurred, such as court costs, witness fees, filing costs and reporting costs.
AUTHORITY Article 5, Section 3, Paragraph 1, Georgia Constitution;
Title 45, Chapter 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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DEPARTMENT OF LAW
Strategies and Services

The Department of Law provides a full range of legal services in its role as the attorney for state agencies, officials, and employees in the executive branch of government. The department's 100 attorneys respond to requests for legal assistance and representation in administrative hearings, state or federal court litigation, review of contracts and other legal documents, the acquisition of real property, bonded indebtedness matters, and legal advice or opinions.
During F.Y. 1997, the department received about 9,000 requests for its legal services and advice. The department's attorneys do not handle the entire workload due to the volume, but also because there are instances where a case requires certain expertise or where a conflict of interest may exist. To help meet its legal obligations in a timely fashion,

the department retains private attorneys, Special Assistant Attorneys General (SAAGs), when necessary. The department contracted with 380 SAAGs at a cost of $15 million in F.Y. 1996 and with 395 SAAGs for $16.3 million in F.Y. 1997.
About 50% of the total fees and expenses paid to SAAGs are incurred for legal work done on behalf of the Department of Transportation and the Department of Human Resources.
Some of the other high profile cases and major initiatives being handled by the department involve environmental issues, consumer protection, and various fraud cases.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES The department's Environmental
and Natural Resources section has provided legal representation to the state in drafting water allocation

220,000
215,000
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Department of Law Contracts with Almost 400 Private Attorneys to Handle Various Cases
$16.3 million
$15 million

205,000

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1996

Fiscal Years

1997

compacts for the AppalachiaChattahoochee-Flint River Basin and the Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin between Georgia, Alabama and Florida, and also between Georgia and Alabama. These compacts have been enacted by each of the states and were signed into law by President Clinton on November 20, 1997.
The department successfully represented the Department of Natural Resources' Environmental Protection Division in a "citizen suit" action filed under the federal Clean Water Act. This is the first case the State of Georgia has filed using the "citizen suit" provision of the Clean Water Act. As a result of this litigation, East Ridge, Tennessee has been ordered to perform corrective actions on its sewage collection system to eliminate raw sewage discharge into areas of North Georgia. East Ridge has also paid numerous penalties and fees, including half the cost of rehabilitating the sewage collection system in Catoosa County, Georgia.
The department's Environmental and Natural Resources section also negotiated and drafted consent orders with 7 companies for violations of various environmental laws that resulted in civil penalty payments to the state in the amount of $628,000 and supplemental environmental projects with an estimated value of $364,000. The department has also assisted in dealing with Atlanta's discharge of pollutants into state waters. The department negotiated a proposed consent order establishing civil penalties for violation of discharge limitations.

CONSUMER PROTECTION

During the past fiscal year, the

department has been actively

protecting the consumer in Georgia,

and has become increasingly involved

with numerous multi-state consumer

law initiatives. Some examples of the

department's consumer protection

efforts as follows:

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Filed 5 lawsuits against telemarketers.

Filed suit for violations of the business opportunity laws and

negotiated a consent judgement to

resolve the case.

, Filed suit and obtained a

temporary restraining order against

several individuals operating mail

fraud targeting the elderly.

Filed a lawsuit against a home repair contractor targeting the elderly.

Obtained a consent judgment award of $330,000 for the Office of

Consumer Affairs as a result of a suit

brought against a major retail merchant for unfair practices in their

bankruptcy reaffirmation practices. The department is monitoring a multi-

state investigation against other retail

chains

whose

bankruptcy

reaffirmation practices are also in

question.

Participated in a multi-state advance-fee loan sweep by drafting

and filing a complaint.

Enforced the Office of Consumer Affairs' civil penalty

orders.

EMPLOYEE FRAUD The department is handling one
of the largest criminal prosecutions in its history in the case of 2 professors at the Medical College of Georgia. The department conducted an extensive investigation into allegations of research misconduct on

the part of the 2 professors. The results of the investigation concluded that the Medical College had suffered losses of research revenues in excess of $11 million dollars. In addition, the case has raised serious questions about the clinical trials process and the protection of patients involved in such trials.
In February 1997, the Richmond County grand jury returned a 172count indictment against the 2 professors. Simultaneously, a civil case was filed in Columbia County Superior Court, and attachment proceedings were instituted in South Carolina, North Carolina and London, England.
The department's efforts have been successful so far and led to a guilty plea by one of the accused professors in December 1997. The guilty plea resulted in a fine and a 5year prison sentence. The department is pursuing its case against the other professor.
STATE HEALTH CARE FRAUD CONTROL UNIT
During F.Y. 1995, in compliance with sections of the Social Security Act, as amended by the MedicareMedicaid Anti-Fraud and Abuse Amendments of 1977 and the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993, the State Health Care Fraud Control Unit (SHCFCU) was created. Through the cooperative effort of the

participating agencies, it is composed of personnel from the Department of Audits, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GEl) and the Department of Law. The GEl is the federal grant manager for the SHCFCU and is responsible for the budget and the fiscal management of the unit.
In support of this effort, the Department of Law organized a Medicaid Fraud Control Unit consisting of 5 prosecuting attorneys, 1 paralegal and 2 legal secretaries. The unit was created to:
Serve the public. Uphold and enforce the law.
Investigate and prosecute health care fraud.
Protect vulnerable patients from abuse.
As of July 1, 1997 the unit was actively investigating 72 cases of suspected Medicaid fraud and 35 cases of suspected abuse of patients in nursing homes. During F.Y. 1997, the SHCFCU obtained criminal felony convictions of 28 individuals for defrauding the Georgia Medicaid Program. The unit also recovered and returned to the state treasury a total of $2.6 million in criminal restitution and civil penalties. In addition to these recoveries, the courts have ordered individuals convicted of Medicaid fraud in cases prosecuted by the unit to pay over $3 million in restitution and fmes.

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DEPARTMENT OF LAW
Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

LEGAL SERVICES
PURPOSE: Protect the interests of the state and its citizens by providing legal services and representation to the executive branch of state government.

GOALS Represent and litigate on behalf of state agencies, state officials and insured state employees.
Provide sound and timely legal advice to the agencies, officials and employees of state government.

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS
Complete all legal actions on a minimum of 5,600 cases, administrative hearings and potential litigation matters. (interim efficiency measure)
Complete all actions on a minimum of 3,725 legal transactions (real property acquisition, bonded indebtedness matters, legal advice/opinions). (interim efficiency measure)
97% of requests for written opinions ofthe Attorney General will be completed within 30 days. An interim response criteria and procedure will be established. (interim efficiency measure)

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AGENCY PROGRAMS 1. Legal Services
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

DEPARTMENT OF LAW
Results-Based Budgeting

Program Fund Allocations

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

14,733,081

13,124,252

14,733,081

13,124,252

31,023,541

13,170,550

31,023,541

13,170,550

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DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Total Budgeted Positions as of October 1, 1997 -- 306

I Indemnity Chronic Care Programs
32

Board ofMedical Assistance
Commissioner's Office
21
I Indemnity Acute Care Programs
39

[
Managed Care Programs
23

I Legal and Regulatory Services
72

I Systems Management
42

I Reimbursement Services
53

I General Administration
24

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DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

RECOMMENDED STATE APPROPRIATIONS FOR F.Y. 1999 INCREASE OVER F.Y. 1998 BUDGET REDIRECTION LEVEL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

$1,346,020,438 $21,748,548
$1,311,491,129 $34,529,309

HIGHLIGHTS

The Department of Medical Assistance (DMA) remains one of the largest state agencies, exceeding $1 billion in state funds for the first time in Fiscal Year 1994. In Fiscal Year 1997, Medicaid covered one in six Georgians, or 17% of the state's population.
The Governor's F.Y. 1999 recommendation represents a very modest growth amount - 1.64% over F.Y. 1998 - and is the first increase in Medicaid since F.Y. 1996. The Governor's recommendation includes significant cost containment measures while allowing for some increases in certain provider rates. Highlights of the Governor's recommendation are as follows:

Recommended Appropriation as a Percentage of the State Budget
11.4%
Insurance Plan. The proposed Medicaid expansion will ensure that all children through age 5 under 200% of the federal poverty level have access to health care services.

Cost Containment Measures $12,873,990 in state fund savings resulting from increased fraud and abuse efforts. The department has proactively addressed fraud and abuse in the Medicaid program since F.Y. 1995; however, national and state estimates continue to project that 10% of all health care payments are fraudulent. To minimize Georgia's exposure to fraud and abuse, the Governor's recommendation includes $1.75 million in state matching funds to establish a 50 person fraud and abuse unit to step up efforts in this area.
$6,124,605 in state fund savings that result from a reduction in benefit expenditures due to a decline in the number of Medicaid recipients, mostly attributable to the decline in welfare caseloads and an improving economy.
$7.3 million in state fund savings from changes in the reimbursement methodology for nursing homes. The Governor's recommendation includes adjusting reimbursement for administration from the 70th percentile to 105% of median ($3.4 million in state funds), and eliminating the efficiency payment made to nursing homes whose rates are below the cost ceiling ($3.9 million in state funds).
Health Policy Issues $8,638,199 in state funds to increase access to nursing facility services for Medicaid eligible Georgians by eliminating the 3% patient day cap.
$7,809,322 in state funds ($28,490,777 total funds) to expand Medicaid eligibility under the Children's Health

Provider Rate Increases $6,556,828 in state funds to provide an inflationary increase to nursing home providers. The Governor's recommendation would add the F.Y. 1998 DR! inflation factor, offset by a 1% adjustment, to the F.Y. 1995 nursing home cost reports currently used for rate setting.
$6,335,727 in state funds to provide an inflationary increase for inpatient hospital providers. The Governor's recommendation would add the F.Y. 1998 DR! inflation factor, offset by a 1% adjustment, to the current Diagnosis Related Group payment rates for hospitals.
$3,723,255 in state funds to increase reimbursement rates for dental providers to 80% of the usual and customary fees based on a 1996 Georgia Dental Association fee and salary survey. This action is intended to increase access to preventive dental services for Medicaid recipients.
$1,466,058 in state funds to update the Resource Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS) to the 1997 scale. The RBRVS reimbursement methodology is used to pay physicians.
The Governor's recommendation also includes an increase of $18.3 million in state funds to reflect increased utilization and inflation in the Medicaid program, including $13.1 million to cover a decline in the Federal Financial Participation rate. The departmental impact of the recommended cost containment measures, additions and enhancements is a net increase of $21.7 million in state funds over the Fiscal Year 1998 budget.

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DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges TeIecommunications Audit Contracts Medicaid Benefits
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehiclt:s

F.Y.1996 Expenditures
13,474,435 5,569,465
176,863 39,473 765,371 66,928,585 25,242,143 424,232 918,317 3,493,159,903
3,606,698,787

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
14,480,070 6,418,800
198,723 39,307 728,218 92,052,252 24,537,753 440,314 1,005,442 3,625,927,315
3,765,828,193

F.Y.1998 Current Budget

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection Level

Enhancements

Totals

17,102,396 5,314,019
188,400 51,500 765,380 108,584,768 42,678,090 475,000 772,500 3,558,574,004
3,734,506,057

17,236,311 5,500,000
195,000 51,500 765,380 105,772,952 39,941,998 545,000 772,500 3,527,324,356
3,698,104,997

50,800,102 50,800,102

17,236,311 5,500,000
195,000 51,500 765,380 105,772,952 39,941,998 545,000 772,500 3,578,124,458
3,748,905,099

2,244,271,892 104,343,448
2,348,615,340 1,258,083,447

2,328,430,848 127,826,029
2,456,256,877 1,309,571,316

2,294,700,767 115,533,400
2,410,234,167 1,324,271,890

2,258,243,218 115,533,400
2,373,776,618 1,324,328,379

306

306

306

306

4

4

4

4

30,819,776
30,819,776 19,980,326

2,289,062,994 115,533,400
2,404,596,394 1,344,308,705

306 4

Medicaid Benefit Expenditures

by Aid Category

F.Y.1997

AFDCAduits 18.5%

Children 20.5%

Aged 16.8%

~======3 Blind

~~

6.1%

Other XIX
0.5%

Disabled 37.5%

Note: This chart does not include the Indigent Care Trust Fund.
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DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Financial Summary

F.Y. 1999 Governor's Recommendations

Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Equip. Purch. Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Audit Contracts Medicaid Benefits
Total Funds

Adjusted Base
17,236,311 5,500,000
195,000
51,500 765,380 105,772,952 37,941,998 545,000 772,500 3,544,572,546
3,713,353,187

Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

2,276,979,403 115,533,400
2,392,512,803 1,320,840,384

Positions

306

Motor Vehicles

4

Redirection Level

Funds To Redirect

Additions

2,329,000 95,000 120,000 165,000
307,500 127,500

2,323,500 21,600

(70,243,522) (70,243,522)

46,302,990 51,792,090

Redirection Totals
19,565,311 5,595,000
315,000 165,000 359,000 892,880 105,772,952 40,265,498 566,600 772,500 3,520,632,014
3,694,901,755

(40,330,727)
(40,330,727) (29,912,795)

31,228,550
31,228,550 20,563,540

2,267,877,226 115,533,400
2,383,410,626 1,311,491,129

50

356

10

14

Enhancements

Totals

96,187,729 96,187,729

19,565,311 5,595,000
315,000 165,000 359,000 892,880 105,772,952 40,265,498 566,600 772,500 3,616,819,743
3,791,089,484

61,658,420
61,658,420 34,529,309

2,329,535,646 115,533,400
2,445,069,046 1,346,020,438

356 14

$2,700 $2,600

Average Cost per Recipient F.Y. 1990 - 1997
$2,595

$2,646

$2,500

$2,400

$2,300

$2,200

$2,100

$2,000

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

Note: This chart does not include the Indigent Care Trust Fund.

383

$2,616

1996

1997

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
F.Y. 1999 Budget Summary

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

ADJUSTMENTS TO CURRENT BUDGET

F.Y. 1998 STATE APPROPRIATIONS (Includes $148,828,880 in the Indigent Care Trust Fund) 1. Annualize the F.Y. 1998 salary adjustment ($141,220 total funds). 2. Reflect Governor's veto of the nursing home rate increase in F.Y. 1998 ($10,772,464 total funds). 3. Annualize DHR transfer of matching funds for Home and Community Based Waiver slots ($1,550,557 total funds).

1,324,271,890 56,489
(4,100,000) 612,005

ADJUSTED BASE

1,320,840,384

REDIRECTION FUNDS

FUNDS TO REDIRECT 1. Reduce fraud and abuse in the Medicaid program ($32,617,149 total funds). 2. Reduce benefit expenditures to reflect a projected decline in the number of Medicaid eligibles ($15,517,114 total funds). 3. Reduce reimbursement rates for nursing home providers by eliminating the efficiency payment and adjusting reimbursement for administration from the 70th percentile to 105% of median ($18,495,059 total funds). 4. Reflect increased federal financial participation from the transfer of the NET Broker contract from administration to Medicaid benefits ($3,614,200 total funds).

(12,873,990) (6,124,605) (7,300,000)
(3,614,200)

Total Funds to Redirect

(29,912,795)

ADDITIONS 1. Reflect increased utilization and inflation in Medicaid benefits, including $13,077,407 to cover a decline in the Federal Financial Participation rate ($46,302,990 total funds). 2. Establish a 50 person fraud and abuse unit to conduct random field audits and program review ($3,489,100 total funds). 3. Provide for cost increases in the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) contract for claims processing ($2,000,000 total funds).

18,275,790 1,750,000 537,750

Total Additions

20,563,540

TOTAL REDIRECTION LEVEL

1,311,491,129

ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

ENHANCEMENTS 1. Increase reimbursement rates for physicians by updating the Resource Based Relative Value Scale to F.Y. 1997 ($3,714,360 total funds). 2. Increase reimbursement rates for dental providers to 80% of the usual and customary fees based on a 1996 Georgia Dental Association fee and salary survey ($9,433,126 total funds). 3. Increase reimbursement rates for inpatient hospital providers by adding the F.Y. 1998 DRI inflation factor, offset by a 1% efficiency adjustment, to the current Diagnosis Related Group payment rates for hospitals. ($16,052,007 total funds).

1,466,058 3,723,25? 6,335,727

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DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE -- F.Y.1999 Budget Summary

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDAnONS

, 4. Increase reimbursement rates for nursing home providers by adding the F.Y. 1998 DR! inflation
factor, offset by a 1% adjustment, to the F.Y. 1995 nursing home cost reports currently used for

6,556,828

rate setting ($16,612,181 total funds). -5. Enhance access to nursing home services by eliminating the 3% patient day cap ($21,885,277

8,638,119

total funds). 6. Provide state matching funds for the Medicaid expansion portion ofthe Children's Health
Insurance Program ($28,490,777 total funds).

7,809,322

TOTAL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

34,529,309

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

1,346,020,438

Other Care 18%

Medicaid Benefits by Category of Service
F.Y.1997

Drugs 11%

Hospitals 34%

Nursing Homes 24%
Note: This chart does not include the Indigent Care Trust Fund.
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DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Functional Budget Summary

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Commissioner's Office 2. Medicaid Benefits 3. Systems Management 4. Indemnity Chronic Care 5. Reimbursement Services 6. Indemnity Acute Care 7. Legal and Regulatory 8. Managed Care Programs 9. General Administration 10. Indigent Care Trust Fund TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

TOTAL

STATE

1,823,493

871,641

1,819,137

844,836

3,189,611,369 1,130,328,799 3,252,636,659 1,149,733,108

50,148,074

11,477,182

46,721,170

13,063,409

2,314,233

870,497

2,644,139

1,031,915

9,380,394

3,613,357

8,975,416

3,437,083

3,854,589

1,654,454

3,978,498

1,390,770

5,466,700

2,733,350

8,900,915

4,455,908

4,438,853

2,104,050

40,327,797

19,814,360

90,305,717

21,789,680

52,702,669

3,420,169

377,162,635

148,828,880

372,383,084

148,828,880

3,734,506,057 1,324,271,890 3,791,089,484 1,346,020,438

RECOMMENDED APPROPRIATION: The Department of Medical Assistance is the budget unit for which the following State Fund Appropriation is recommended for F.Y. 1999: $1,346,020,438.

386

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Roles and Responsibilities

The Georgia Department of Medical Assistance (DMA) operates the Medicaid program that pays for health care services for individuals or families with low income and limited resources. The mission of the department is to provide prompt access to quality health care in the most appropriate setting.
Medicaid is funded by state and federal dollars. The federal government pays the largest share of Medicaid costs. Georgia's Medicaid program receives various levels of federal reimbursement for different services and functions. For example, the federal government pays 90% of the cost of family planning services and 61 % for most other benefits. Computer costs are 75% federally funded, and most other administrative costs receive 50% federal funding.
ADMINISTRAnON Administrative costs represent less than three percent
of total expenditures. Electronic Data Systems (EDS) is the fiscal agent for the Georgia Medicaid program. While DMA is responsible for administering the Medicaid program, EDS processes claims and maintains reporting systems that enable the department to monitor the program and enforce its policies and procedures. Through EDS, the department processed over 56 million claims in Fiscal Year 1997.
The department works to ensure accurate and appropriate payment for services using a claims processing system with an intricate series of computer edits and audits. Program integrity and compliance with state and federal regulations are monitored through reviews, audits, and investigations. When overpayments are identified, the department makes collections. Other measures such as precertification and prior approval have been instituted to prevent payment for services that are not appropriate or medically necessary. In F.Y. 1997, collections and measurable cost avoidance saved over $900 million.
The national trend in state Medicaid agencies is for contracting and capitation for services. This allows these agencies to control expenditures and to more accurately project budgets. DMA intends to seek ways in which it can enter into contracts for services wherever possible to contain costs.
Medicaid coverage is available for certain people based on eligibility requirements, such as income, resources or assets, as specified by law. Some categories of eligibility are mandated by the federal government while others are optional. The department contracts with the Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR) to determine eligibility. DMA works with DHR's Division of Family and Children Services to ensure that eligibility determinations are accurate. Georgia maintains an error rate below the federal tolerance level of 3%.

BENEFITS Making health care available and accessible to
medically indigent Georgians is the primary focus of the state's Medicaid program. In F.Y. 1997, the department paid for health care services to 1.24 million individuals, at a cost of$3.15 billion. A broad array of services is available to address the needs of those covered by the program. Reimbursement for physician, pharmacy, hospital and nursing facility services account for almost 82% of benefit expenditures.
Medicaid pays for inpatient hospital services when services cannot be provided on an outpatient basis. Most inpatient hospital stays must be certified prior to admission. Services are reimbursed based on Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG). Reimbursement for outpatient hospital services is based primarily on reasonable costs. Hospital reimbursement accounted for approximately 34% of benefit expenditures last year.
Medicaid pays for care in institutional settings for recipients who are unable to remain at home or in the community. Nursing facility services are reimbursed using per diem rates calculated from standardized cost reports. CertifiGation is required prior to admission to determine the level of care needed by the recipient. The department contracts with the Georgia Medical Care Foundation to perform this function. Reimbursement for nursing facility services accounted for approximately 24% of benefit expenditures last year.
Medicaid pays for services provided by licensed physicians. More than 74% of recipients visited physicians last year. The department uses a statewide maximum allowable fee schedule for physician services. Physician services account for close to 13% of benefit expenditures.
Drugs requiring a prescription, insulin, diabetic supplies and certain nonprescription drugs are covered by Medicaid. A few drugs require prior approval. The department contracts with the Georgia Pharmacy Foundation to review and process requests for prior approval. Reimbursement for drugs accounted for almost 11 % of benefit expenditures in F.Y. 1997.
A variety of other services accounted for 18% of benefit expenditures. Among the services in this category are health check screenings for children under 21, dental services, mental health services, transportation, home health, and laboratory services.
AUTHORITY Title XIX of the Social Security Act; Title 49-4,
Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Strategies and Services

In F.Y. 1998, it is projected that

Medicaid will pay for health care

services provided to 1.2 million

individuals. Payments for services

are projected to total $ 3.2 billion or

approximately $2,619 per recipient.

Since F.Y. 1982, the number of

recipients has risen 185%, largely due

to eligibility expansions mandated by

the federal government. However,

the department is now experiencing a

decline in the rate of growth in

recipients (1.6% projected for F.Y.

1999).

While the program was

experiencing 10% to 15% annual

increases in benefit expenditures

during the late 1980s and the early

I990s, the state is now seeing a

slowdown in the rate of growth in

benefits. In fact, in F.Y. 1996, per

recipient costs decreased for the first

time this decade by 2.9%. With

redirection and cost containment, the

F.Y. 1998 budget reflected a 1.1%

increase over F.Y. 1997. The

Governor's recommendation for F.Y.

1999 represents a 1.6% increase over

F.Y. 1998.

Aggressive

management

programs and a sharpened focus on

cost containment are largely

responsible for holding down the

program costs. The department is

pursuing managed care options

through two programs: Georgia Better

Health Care (GBHC) and a voluntary

Health Maintenance Organization

(HMO). The goals of these two

programs are to reduce Medicaid

expenditures, reduce inappropriate

utilization of medical services,

improve access to appropriate care,

enhance and encourage continuity of

care, and increase the use of

preventive services such as

immunizations, and health check

screenings for children.

GEORGIA BETTER HEALTH CARE
Georgia Better Health Care (GBHC) is a primary care case management program currently operating statewide in Georgia.

GBHC is authorized through federal waiver of certain Medicaid regulations. The program contracts with primary care physicians and providers to deliver, coordinate and manage health care for Medicaid recipients.
Enrollment in the GBHC program is mandatory for all Medicaid recipients, except for recipients residing in counties where the Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) program has been implemented. Recipients in those counties have the option to choose between the HMO and the GBHC program. The department does not require that recipients residing in nursing facilities, personal care homes, mental hospitals, and other domiciliary facilities enroll in the managed care program. Additionally, the department has excluded those recipients with short-term Medicaid enrollment from managed care. Each eligible GBHC recipient is linked to a primary care provider who is responsible for providing primary care services and authorizing specialty care and inpatient admissions. The primary care case managers receive a monthly case management fee of $3.00 per recipient for coordinating the recipient's health care services, regardless of whether the recipient is seen by the provider. When other services are provided, the regular feefor-service reimbursement applies.
The GBHC program began as a pilot program in seven counties in October 1993. The department will complete the statewide expansion of the GBHC program in January 1998. Currently, almost 3,700 primary care providers deliver and manage the care for approximately 527,184 Medicaid recipients.
HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS
The department implemented a pilot managed care program in the five metro Atlanta counties in 1996. The department expanded the HMO

program into Augusta, Macon and Savannah in F.Y. 1997 and 1998.
The department contracts with HMOs to provide a comprehensive array of health care services to Medicaid eligibles that choose to enroll. The department intends to offer additional contracts to every licensed HMO that applies for a contract and meets the state's standards for participation.
The voluntary HMO program focuses on the needs of women, particularly pregnant women and their children. Financing incentives are included to encourage HMO contractors to achieve much higher Health Check screenings and immunization rates than are currently experienced in the regular fee-forservice program. In addition, HMOs are required to demonstrate that they have made a good faith effort to encourage Medicaid enrollees to participate in their health plan for preventive health care rather than waiting until they have an acute need for health care services.
FRAUD AND ABUSE The Governor's recommendation
for F.Y. 1999 includes funding to create a Medicaid fraud and abuse unit. The fraud and abuse unit will be responsible for proactively focusing on provider reimbursement practices and the potential to "game" the reimbursement due to loopholes in program policy. The fraud and abuse unit will be comprised of state level and field unit staff. The state level staff will monitor services for abusive billing practices and develop policy reimbursement recommendations to limit opportunities for fraud and abuse. The field :lUditors will be responsible for conducting random on-site visits of Medicaid providers to ensure compliance with Medicaiq rules and regulations.

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DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

REIMBURSEMENT SERVICES

PURPOSE: To provide reimbursement for comprehensive health care services administered by health care providers to Medicaid eligible Georgians.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Reimbursement to health care providers will reflect the quality, appropriateness, and financial resources necessary to provide care to Medicaid recipients.

The Medicaid state plan will be updated and amended timely and as necessary to reflect reimbursement methodologies and changes in rules and regulations (interim activity measure).

Medicaid will be the payer of last resort for medical services provided to Medicaid eligible recipients.

Third Party Liability recovery efforts will result in a 10% increase in cost savings over F.Y. 1997.

Medicaid will only pay for medically necessary health care services covered under the Georgia Medicaid State Plan.

100% of medical claims reimbursed by Medicaid will be for health care services covered under the Georgia Medicaid State Plan.

FRAUD AND ABUSE

PURPOSE: To prevent fraud and abuse in the Medicaid program.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Prevent fraud and abuse in the Medicaid program by reviewing claims prior to payment lor excessive or inappropriate charges.

Automated review of claims prior to payment will result in a $4 million increase in annual cost avoidance for the period F.Y. 1998 to 1999.

Identify fraud and abuse in the Medicaid program and refer cases for prosecution.

Medicaid claims data will be reviewed for all categories of service to identify unusual billing patterns, and suspect cases will be referred for investigation (interim activity measure).

389

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Results-Based Budgeting

AGENCY PROGRAMS 1. Reimbursement Services 2. Fraud and Abuse
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

Program Fund Allocations

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

3,723,659,968 1,321,069,530

10,846,089

3,202,360

3,734,506,057 1,324,271,890

3,777,532,945 1,341,462,853

13,556,539

4,557,585

3,791,089,484 1,346,020,438

600,000
500,000
..~ 400,000
;:
..'s.
'0
c=: 300,000 .'0;
..;0
:t 200,000
100,000

Medicaid Managed Care Enrollment F.Y. 1994 - 1997
25,765 HMO 527,189 GBHC
3,364 HMO 306,140 GBHC

59,097

136,397

liHMO DGBHC

1994

1995

1996

1997

390

MERIT SYSTEM OF PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
Total Budgeted Positions as of October 1, 1997 -- 205

State Personnel Board
Commissioner 2

Deputy Commissioner 9

Assistant Commissioner 11

I

I

Compensation and

Employee Benefits

Staffing

L...-

57 - - - - '

56

Internal Administration

L..-

52-1

I
Training and Organization Development
18

391

MERIT SYSTEM OF PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget Classes/Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Claims Expense
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions

F.Y.1996 Expenditures
8,329,729 2,066,557
91,125 15,411 914,268 153,177,684 3,521,917 276,462 780,943,816
949,336,969

F.Y. 1997 Expenditures
8,525,095 1,827,316
101,482 32,564 862,144 191,637,893 3,393,298 407,149 815,859,609
1,022,646,550

F.Y.1998 Current Budget

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection

Level

Enhancements

Totals

9,097,972 2,486,301
IOI,100 30,453 866,109 19I,I33,026 3,412,707 445,820 890,662,994
1,098,236,482

9,118,813 2,021,371
115,000 30,495 895,630 261,907,388 3,623,203 337,917 926,379,243
1,204,429,060

9,118,813 2,021,371
115,000 30,495 895,630 261,907,388 3,623,203 337,917 926,379,243
1,204,429,060

949,336,969 949,336,969

1,022,646,550 1,022,646,550

1,098,236,482 1,098,236,482

1,204,429,060 1,204,429,060

209

209

205

197

1,204,429,060 1,204,429,060
197

392

MERIT SYSTEM OF PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
Financial Summary

F.Y. 1999 Governor's Recommendations

Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Claims Expense
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions

Adjusted Base 9,211,887 2,410,161 110,500 30,495 895,630
261,482,195 3,279,468 334,817
926,379,243 1,204,134,396
1,204,134,396 1,204,134,396
205

Redirection Level

Funds To Redirect

Additions

(443,496) (430,790)
(1,000)

268,531 18,000

(233,750) (116,265)
(1,225,301)

269,130 460,000
3,100
1,018,761

Redirection Totals
9,036,922 1,997,371
109,500 30,495 895,630 261,517,575 3,623,203 337,917 926,379,243
1,203,927,856

Enhancements
852,140 50,000 15,000 20,000 80,000 48,267,134 200,000 50,000
49,534,274

Totals
9,889,062 2,047,371
124,500 50,495 975,630 309,784,709 3,823,203 387,917 926,379,243
1,253,462,130

(1,225,301) (1,225,301)
(16)

1,018,761 1,018,761

1,203,927,856 1,203,927,856

8

197

32,284,616 5,058,980
37,343,596 12,190,678

32,284,616 1,208,986,836 1,241,271,452
12,190,678

4

201

393

MERIT SYSTEM OF PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
F.Y. 1999 Budget Summary

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

ADJUSTMENTS TO CURRENT BUDGET
F.Y. 1998 STATE APPROPRIATIONS (AGENCY FUNDS) 1. Annualize the projected increases in administration, HMO contracts and claims expenses for the State Health Plan. 2. Adjust for non-recurring expenditures: --Computer charges and other expenses. --Per diem, fees and contracts expenses due to completion of GeorgiaGain implementation. --Various object class expenses. 3. Reflect transfer of administrative hearing expenses and responsibilities to the Office of State Administrative Hearings as enacted in S.B. 33 of the 1997 General Assembly.
ADJUSTED BASE

1,098,236,482 106,825,182
(214,664) (211,400) (111,391) (389,813)
1,204,134,396

REDIRECTION FUNDS
FUNDS TO REDIRECT 1. Reduce expenses associated with department publications resulting from eliminating and revising publications issued to state agencies and employees. 2. Eliminate 5 positions assigned to the state employee health spending account program, and contract out the program's operation. 3. Discontinue the audits of agency payrolls due to the extensive and accurate automation of the payroll calculation and administration process. Eliminates 2 positions. 4. Convert from using the Department of Administrative Services' operated management reporting system to one designed and operated internally. 5. Eliminate 7 positions and related costs resulting from reorganizing and consolidating certain operations. 6. Discontinue the contract with the Certified Public Manager Program. 7. Eliminate 2 positions and associated expenses for internal audits of agency operations, especially the State Employee Health Plan, and contract out this function instead.
Total Funds to Redirect

(371,978) (126,371) (100,068) (101,865) (222,139) (233,750) (69,130)
(1,225,301)

ADDITIONS 1. Privatize the administration of the state employee health spending account program. Privatization of this program would be phased in during the first quarter ofF.Y. 1999. 2. Add 1 position to assist in answering inquiries from state agencies regarding interpretation of State Personnel Board rules, reduction in force advice and processing, salary administration issues, and employee certification. 3. Develop and implement a cost effective electronic recruitment, applicant tracking and hiring system to replace outmoded current manual and electronic systems.

280,600 74,726
325,000

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MERIT SYSTEM OF PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION -- F.Y. 1999 Budget Summary

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

4. Establish an automated telephone call documentation system to permit accurate and complete documentation of customer calls to the State Employee Health Plan in order for customer inquiries to be answered with greater effectiveness and efficiency.
5. Contracting out of agency internal audits.

269,305 69,130

Total Additions

1,018,761

TOTAL REDIRECTION LEVEL

1,203,927,856

ENHANCEMENT FUNDS-AGENCY FUNDS

ENHANCEMENTS 1. Establishment and implementation of the federally enacted Children's Health Insurance Program. This amount represents the federal and other funds portion of the Program's total budget of $49,534,274.

37,343,596

TOTALENHANCEMENTFUNDS-AGENCYFUNDS

37,343,596

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

1,241,271,452

ENHANCEMENT FUNDS - STATE FUNDS
ENHANCEMENTS 1. Establishment and implementation of the federally enacted Children's Health Insurance Program. This amount represents the state funds portion of the Program's total budget of $49,534,274.
TOTALENHANCEMENTFUNDS-AGENCYFUNDS

12,190,678 12,190,678

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

12,190,678

395

MERIT SYSTEM OF PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
Functional Budget Summary

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

TOTAL

STATE

1. Executive Offices

2,994,263

2,447,974

2. Human Resources Administration

5,665,972

5,210,254

3. Employee Benefits

1,085,764,200

1,192,487,773

4. Internal Administration

3,812,047

3,781,855

5. Children's Health Insurance Program

49,534,274

12,190,678

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

1,098,236,482

1,253,462,130

12,190,678

RECOMMENDED APPROPRIATION: The Merit System of Personnel Administration is the budget unit for which the following State Fund Appropriation is recommended for F.Y. 1999: $12,190,678. The department is also funded from assessments, contract fees and health insurance receipts. The F.Y. 1999 recommended assessment to be levied on all state agency authorized positions for providing a base level of statewide services should be no more than $136 per authorized position.

396

MERIT SYSTEM OF PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
Roles and Responsibilities

The Merit System of Personnel Administration is the state's central agency for assisting state agencies in recruiting qualified individuals for positions within the executive branch of state government. The Merit System is also the state's central recordkeeping agency for state employee data, and the central means of monitoring state personnel practices.
The enactment of S.B. 635, passed during the 1996 Legislature, decentralizes the state's personnel administration system, allowing agencies the freedom to assume from the Merit System the responsibility for a variety of personnel recruitment and administration duties. The Merit System remains responsible for performing these duties for agencies electing not to assume them.
COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE The Commissioner's Office provides overall
leadership, direction and management of the agency to include the areas of legal services, public relations and information services, policy analysis and development, budget administration, strategic planning and coordination of the agency's quality work initiative. This division also provides: research, counseling and education in equal employment opportunity and diversity; evaluation, counseling, mediation and education in management! employee relations; and management of the state's employee recognition, charitable contribution and employee suggestion programs-.
TRAINING AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT The Training and Staff Development section of the
Human Resources Administration Division assesses and assists agencies in determining employee job-related skills needs; develops and delivers in conjunction with state agencies performance management training for new supervisors; assists departments in meeting training objectives by designing and/or conducting train-the-trainer sessions; and manages and conducts training courses for the Certified Manager Program. The Division fulfills its duties through several means including the oversight and coordination of the use of: a training center, teleconferencing facilities and equipment, satellite downlink facilities and equipment, and an education and training resource library.
COMPENSATION AND STAFFING The Compensation and Staffing section of the
Human Resources Administration Division offers a variety of services to assist agencies regarding employee compensation, work studies, applicant screening and evaluation, and recruitment. These services are usually in the form of labor market research and analysis, development and implementation of equitable pay and reward systems, general and specialized employee recruitment, distribution of job information, design and

administration of written and non-written tests, and processing and evaluating job applications as requested.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES EVALUATION AND AUDIT
The Human Resources Administration Division performs evaluations and audits of state agency personnel practices as required in S.B. 635, as passed in the 1996 Legislature, and in accordance with guidelines established by the Personnel Advisory Council. The division's duties include developing and maintaining model standards and processes which agencies may use in the course of their personnel administration activities. The division audits state agency personnel programs and practices for conformity and compliance with recognized professional practices and legal requirements.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS The Employee Benefits Division administers the
employee State Health Plan and the Flexible Benefits Plan. These plans include benefits such as fee-for-service and HMO health coverage, behavioral health coverage, pharmacy coverage, group term and dependent life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and dental, legal, medical and child care spending accounts. The division is involved in benefit design and communication, maintaining employee eligibility records, interacting with agency benefit coordinators, reviewing and administering claims, monitoring contractors providing insured benefit products, and review of plan utilization.
INTERNAL ADMINISTRATION The Internal Administration Division furnishes
administrative, technological and accounting services for other Merit System divisions and administers the State Deferred Compensation Plan. These services include human resource management, payroll, purchasing, mailroom operations, contract services, data entry, and mainframe and personal computer systems support. The division also provides human resource services to state agencies through administration of the payroll audit, personnel policy consultation and interpretation, and statewide drug testing functions. The division's duties also entail the receipt and deposit of health, flexible benefits and deferred compensation revenue; management of funds for the State Health Benefit plan in order to provide for claims payments while maximizing investment income; monitoring of contractor compliance and performance; provider billing and claims audits; and the investment and distribution of deferred compensation funds.
AUTHORITY Titles 20 and 45 of the Official Code of Georgia
Annotated.

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MERIT SYSTEM OF PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
Strategies and Services

The Merit System of Personnel Administration utilizes an assortment of programs and services in monitoring and coordinating personnel administration and benefit plans within state government. The enactment of S.B. 635 in F.Y. 1997 continues to significantly reshape the role of the Merit System and state agencies in the selection, hiring and management of personnel. Agencies now are free to assume certain personnel administration activities from the Merit System if they choose, and all new state employees hired are exempt from the classified service and its administrative and procedural restrictions. As a consequence, the Merit System is moving from its traditional role as the central personnel administration authority for state agencies, to one of consultation, technical support and review. Examples of the department's strategies and services regarding addressing this new role appear below.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES The department, to definitively
satisfy the needs and expectations of agencies resulting from S.B. 635, is adopting an organizational design and reconfiguring its services so it can become increasingly responsive and flexible in the wake ofthese and other continuing changes in the state's personnel administration environment. The structure chosen is intended to meet the goals of responsiveness and flexibility to changes in customer needs, while providing the types of customized services and technical assistance necessary to aid agencies in achieving their business objectives. The Compensation and Staffing Division, created in F.Y. 1997 by merging 2 divisions, now consists of 8 units. These units are Recruitment and Job Counseling, Qualifications Development and Evaluation, Written Exam Research and Development, Exam Administration, Customer Interface Team, Labor Market Analysis,

Compensation, and Technical Support. These units offer interested agencies services in a number of areas including assisting in developing job recruitment literature, posting job vacancies, conducting initial screening interviews, reviewing job classification and compensation, determining and reviewing the qualifications necessary for jobs, and developing and validating employee and applicant tests.
Other divisions have been combined as well to lessen the department's number of administrative levels. The Health Benefit Services and Flexible Benefits divisions have been merged to form the Employee Benefits Division. The Accounting & Audits and Administration & Systems divisions have been combined to create the Internal Administration Division.
NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
The Merit System, as an outgrowth of S.B. 635, has made new product development one of its major strategic goals. These new products and services will range from customized products created at an agency's request to development and implementation of statewide initiatives such as the GeorgiaGain performance management system. Among the new products currently being developed are training courses which educate managers and employees on the principles of continuous quality improvement, implementation of the "discipline without punishment" approach to employee management, and introduction of a software package (Performance Management Tools) to assist managers in planning and evaluating employee performance more efficiently and thoroughly. The department is working closely with state managers in perfecting these and other products and services. The training courses mentioned are in support of the Quality Service Georgia statewide initiative, whereas

the "discipline without punishment" policy project evolved from certain state agencies desiring an alternative approach to the present practices used to discipline employees.

APPLICATION OF

TECHNOLOGY

The Merit System, searching for

faster, more efficient means of

performing and delivering its

products and services, is broadening

its use and application of technology

wherever possible. The Training and

Organizational

Development

Division, through the help of grants

from the Georgia Statewide

Academic and Medical System

communications network, is using

teledistance/teleconferencing tech-

nology to conduct training

conferences and seminars in an

attempt to effectively and efficiently

make these offerings conveniently

available to a greater number of state

employees throughout the state. In

The department has opened a site on

the World Wide Web to provide

general and job-specific information

to any applicant or interested party

having access to the internet. On-line

access to reference information and

documents regarding personnel

practice models and standards, State

Personnel Board rules and other items

is also available to the public on the

department's website.

ELECTRONIC APPLICANT TRACKING SYSTEM
In F.Y. 1999, the department plans to develop and implement an electronic recruitment, applicant tracking and hiring system which will be designed to readily furnish information to job candidates, hiring managers and agency human resource staff. The system would allow prospective job candidates to review a comprehensive listing of state agency job openings and apply on-line if desired. Applicant information will be stored in a central database and matched against future job openings for which the applicant may be

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eligible. Agencies will be able to directly post and update job listings, and analyze and screen information from the applicant database for filling job openings and conducting workforce planning. The department anticipates several benefits from this system including substantially improved access to information for job candidates, agency managers and agency human resource staff; reduced paperwork due to the greater degree of automation this system offers; faster completion time regarding applicant and agency requests; and elimination of duplicate personnel databases on state government.
CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM
The Governor's recommendation for F.Y. 1999 includes funding to implement the new Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). This new program was recently created under Title XXI of the Social Security Act and was authorized by Congress in the Balanced Budget Act of 1997. As proposed, Georgia's new CHIP plan will provide access to health care coverage for an estimated 229,000 children age 18 and under currently without health insurance. Under the new plan, Medicaid will be expanded to cover pregnant women and children from birth through age 5 up to 200% of the federal poverty level. In addition, children ages 6 through 18 up to 200% of the federal poverty level will be eligible for private insurance plans administered through the State Merit System. Finally, all children in families above 200% of the federal poverty level who are uninsured will be allowed to buy into the private health insurance at full cost.
By using the combination of both a Medicaid expansion and a private insurance package, Georgia's plan

Applicant Information Contacts and Applications
266,443

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

(est.)

Fiscal Years

encompasses the "best of both worlds." By using Medicaid, our youngest citizens would have access to an established and comprehensive benefit package for their first full 5 years of life. At the same time, by developing a private insurance plan for 6 to 18 year olds, a plan can be designed that is flexible and focuses on dental, vision and other preventive services - all the critical things that school-age children especially need to be healthy and able to learn.
Georgia's implementation of Title XXI will require the coordination of two state agencies the Department of Medical Assistance and the State Merit System. The Department of Medical Assistance will be responsible for the Medicaid

expansion. The State Merit System will be responsible for the overall administration of the privatized portion of the program, given their history and track record on managing health plans for over 500,000 employees, teachers and dependents statewide. The State Merit System's role in the new CHIP program will be to develop RFPs, contract with health plans and a third party administrator to put together the private insurance plans, and monitor plan enrollees.

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MERIT SYSTEM OF PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

STATE EMPLOYEE HIRING,PAY AND TRAINING

PURPOSE: Assist state agencies in recruiting, developing and retaining productive employees.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Enhance state agency work force productivity by recruiting high quality applicants.

Eighty-five percent of hiring managers will rate applicants as qualified or well qualified.

Eighty-five percent ofnewly hired employees will receive a rating of "meets expectations" or better on their initial performance evaluation.

Augment the ability of state agencies to identify and retain high performing employees.

Eighty-five percent of state agency personnel staff and managers rate the consulting and technical assistance received from the Merit System as effective or highly effective in helping the requesting agency meet its business objectives.

Provide training classes, and human resource and organization development services which will encourage growth in state employee and organization perfonnance, and enable agencies to develop the ability intemally to meet their human resource and organization needs and obj ectives.

Eighty-five percent of surveyed employees attending training indicate that productivity improved because of skills and knowledge acquired through Merit System training classes.
Eighty-five percent of surveyed managers indicate that employee productivity improved because of skills and knowledge employees acquired through Merit System training classes.

Eighty-five percent of organizations receiving distance learning, training, human resource development, organization development or other related services are satisfied these services meet these organizations' objectives.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

PURPOSE: Recruit and retain quality state employees by offering attractive employee benefits while minimizing employer and employee costs.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Offer employee benefits that minimize tax liability and cost for both employer and employee.

Minimize payroll taxes on employer and employee benefit plan contributions by maintaining tax favored status on all eligible benefit plans.

Average employee group rates will be below rates available to individuals.

Effectively manage a deferred investment plan for employees wishing to be able to supplement their pension income when they retire.

Investment choices available through the deferred investment plan will perform comparably or better than the appropriatfe reference investment indices.

Design and offer employee benefits that employees perceive as a good value and with which they are satisfied.

Eighty-five percent of surveyed employees rate the health benefit plan, flexible benefit plan and deferred compensation plan a good value in terms of the products and services they offer.

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MERIT SYSTEM OF PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION -- Results-Based Budgeting

Eighty-five percent of surveyed employees express satisfaction with the health benefit plan, flexible benefit plan and deferred compensation plan.

CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM

PURPOSE: To provide health care covemge to uninsured children.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Identify and enroll uninsured children age 6 through 18 in private health insurance plans.

At least 40% of children identified as uninsured will be enrolled in the program in the first year to establish the baseline. (After the program is opemtional, future results will focus on increased enrollment and health status of children enrolled.)

Program Fund Allocations

AGENCY PROGRAMS 1. State Employee Hiring, Pay and Training 2. Employee Benefits 3. Children's Health Insurance

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

8,623,620 1,089,612,862

F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

7,451,572 1,196,476,284
49,534,274

12,190,678

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

1,098,236,482

1,253,462,130

12,190,678

401

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Total Budgeted Positions as of October 1, 1997 -- 1,471

Attached for Administrative Pu

Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority 3 ------- Board of Natural

Stone Mountain Memorial Association

612

Jekyll Island-State Park Authority

176

Resources
~

Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority 51

State Boxing Commission

0

Georgia State Games Commission

1

Civil War Commission
l-

0

Commissioner

Legal Executive

f--- Assistant

15

2

Director

1

Environmental Protection Division
361

Coastal Resources Division
23

I
Program Support Division
45

I Wildlife Resources Division
492

I Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division
500

\
Historic Preservation Division
23

I Pollution Prevention Assistance Division
9

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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

RECOMMENDED STATE APPROPRIATIONS FOR F.Y. 1999 INCREASE OVER F.Y. 1998 BUDGET REDIRECTION LEVEL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

$98,685,260 $7,540,304 $94,313,407 $4,371,853

HIGHLIGHTS

$20 million in bonds for the Governor's River Care 2000 Program, providing a total of $43.4 million in state funds for River Care since the program was created by the Governor in 1995. Of the amount recommended, $15 million is designated for land purchases in the Chattahoochee River corridor.
$2 million to begin the Coastal Groundwater Study which includes the collection and analysis of scientific data relating to the Floridian Aquifer. This 8-year study, to be partially funded by paper companies which operate in southeast Georgia, will provide the data necessary to understand coastal groundwater. The study will provide information needed to develop and implement a comprehensive management plan to protect Georgia's coastal groundwater resources in order to support future development in this area of the state.
$225,000 to initiate the Southwest Georgia Groundwater Study to determine the impact of Lake Seminole on ground and surface water in southwest Georgia. This 3-year study will be a major source of information used to establish water budgets and flow rates for water resources shared by Georgia, Florida and Alabama. This study is necessary to protect Georgia's future water rights.

major reservoirs, rivers and along the coast to reduce the number of boating accidents that kill and injure Georgians each year. He recommends that 7 of the new rangers serve as Safety Education Officers to coordinate conservation and hunter and boating safety education programs in Georgia. The Governor recommends that the 5 remaining ranger positions be assigned as wildlife investigators in order to protect Georgia's natural resources.
$735,000 to provide electrical service to Ossabaw Island by installing a submarine cable from the mainland in Chatham County. The Governor recommends this improvement to Ossabaw Island in response to environmental and fire safety concerns relating to the transportation and storage of fuel on the island.
$125,051 to provide 6 full-time positions to operate the new Charlie Elliott Visitors Center. The center will operate as a full-time wildlife and conservation educational facility and staffwill provide outreach programs for local schools.
$750,000 increase for replacement motor vehicles for Wildlife Resources and for Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites to reduce the agency's motor vehicle replacement cycle to 15 years.

$250,000 for an Agricultural Water Use Study to provide reliable information on the amount of water used for agricultural purposes. The water usage data provided by this study is necessary for the effective management of Georgia's water resources, including the protection of coastal Georgia from saltwater intrusion and the development of a water allocation formula for Georgia, Florida and Alabama.
$811,853 to add 26 positions to the State Environmental Protection Division (EPD) to enhance environmental permitting, enforcement and monitoring programs relating to water quality and water quantity management.
$1,083,367 to add 20 ranger positions to the Wildlife Resources Division to enhance the department's law enforcement activities. The Governor recommends that 8 of the new positions be used to increase safety patrols on

$350,000 in the department's adjusted base for the fmal phase of repairs and maintenance to Rhodes Memorial Hall.
$75,000 to match $300,000 in federal funds for trail construction and improvement at Brasstown Trek, Tallulah Gorge and High Falls State Park.
A reduction of $1,904,397 and the elimination of 41 positions in Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites due to the privatization of lodge operations at Amicalola Falls, Unicoi and Red Top Mountain state parks.
$46 million in bonds for the construction of the West Georgia Regional Reservoir.
$655,000 in bonds for the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority to improve traffic flow and to enhance existing facilities and walkways.

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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget Classes/Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Authority Lease Rentals Cost of Merchandise for Resale Advertising and Promotion Nongame Wildlife Habitat Fund Revolving Loan Grants Capital Outlay - New Const. -Repairs and Maintenance -Land Acquisition Support -WMA Land Acquisition -Shop Stock
-User Fee Enhancements -Buoy Maintenance -Paving -Waterfowl Habitat -ParkPass Projects Grants - Land and Water -Environmental Facilities -Recreation -National Park Service -Fluoridation -McIntosh County -Georgia Heritage 2000 -Chattahoochee River Basin -Other Contracts - Technical Assistance -Cold Water Creek (COE) -Ga. State Games Comm. -Water Resources (USGS) -Paralympic Games Payments to Ga. Agricultural Exposition Authority

F.Y. 1996 Expenditures
87,794,825 18,724,923
897,210 2,679,923 3,505,205 3,018,990 20,903,130 1,318,901 1,702,504
33,929 2,604,542
416,723 794,668 9,964,401 10,483,771 4,534,838 437,157 800,000 356,149 1,709,244 112,732 500,000 196,513 1,495,811 422,977 158,369 1,226,276 101,506 33,794 100,000 270,000
841,092 106,513 170,047 279,545 300,000 1,500,000 2,281,543

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
92,360,368 17,722,161
980,426 2,600,923 3,360,768 3,008,940 25,842,795 1,721,493 1,707,732
20,351 2,614,240
612,296 1,009,956 5,739,567 8,084,620 4,429,607
255,841 841,347 363,725 1,363,755
45,740 499,470 218,012 1,733,109 173,339 225,805 1,236,510
55,323 78,810 100,000 256,500 2,700,000 225,181 101,213 170,047 202,448 300,000 895,000 2,319,260

F.Y.1998 Current Budget
75,996,195 14,842,499
578,730 1,058,500 2,125,893 2,378,593 5,164,708
869,508 1,325,290
98,600 2,857,663
575,000
878,810 3,088,000
213,750 737,330 350,000 1,300,000 26,250 500,000
800,000
100,000 256,500
170,047 204,642 300,000
2,062,017

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection Level

Enhancements

Totals

72,812,968 13,840,384
598,823 1,035,963 2,402,888 2,376,062 7,275,547
839,964 1,267,092

847,460 266,414
91,700 750,000 216,255 68,640 2,233,549
155,588

73,660,428 14,106,798
690,523 1,785,963 2,619,143 2,444,702 9,509,096
839,964 1,422,680

1,283,456 575,000

1,283,456 575,000

703,810 2,738,000
213,750 697,390 350,000 1,300,000
26,250 500,000

703,810 2,738,000
213,750 697,390 350,000 1,300,000 26,250 500,000

800,000

800,000

100,000 161,500

250,000

100,000 411,500

170,047 205,522 300,000
2,069,440

145,358 10,657,342

170,047 350,880 300,000
12,726,782

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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Financial Summary

F.Y. 1999 Governor's Recommendations

Budget ClasseslFund Sources Adjusted Base

Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Authority Lease Rentals Cost of Merchandise for Resale Advertising and Promotion Nongame Wildlife Habitat Fund Revolving Loan Grants Capital Outlay - New Const.
-Repairs and Maintenance -Land Acquisition Support -WMA Land Acquisition -Shop Stock -User Fee Enhancements -Buoy Maintenance -Paving -Waterfowl Habitat -ParkPass Projects Grants - Land and Water -Environmental Facilities -Recreation -National Park Service -Fluoridation -McIntosh County -Georgia Heritage 2000 -Chattahoochee River Basin -Other Contracts - Technical Assistance - Cold Water Creek (COE) -Ga. State Games Comm. -Water Resources (USGS) -Paralympic Games Payments to Ga. Agricultural Exposition Authority

76,803,557 14,694,783
589,709 1,048,943 2,232,175 2,376,062 5,416,175
827,004 1,333,272
2,744,556 575,000
703,810 3,088,000
213,750 737,330 350,000 1,300,000 26,250 500,000
800,000
100,000 256,500
170,047 205,522 300,000
2,149,440

Redirection Level

Funds To Redirect

Additions

(3,240,637) (1,183,199)
(5,748) (17,275) 217,730

1,236,207 544,324 10,500
25,000

(105,418) (3,700)
(90,000)

475,000 9,200
23,600

(1,440,000)

(15,000)

(95,000)

(163,472)

23,472

Redirection Totals
74,799,127 14,055,908
594,461 1,031,668 2,474,905 2,376,062 5,785,757
832,504 1,266,872
1,304,556 575,000

Enhancements
673,013 31,200 26,000
750,000
68,640 2,000,000
13,000

703,810 3,088,000
213,750 722,330 350,000 1,300,000 26,250 500,000

810,000

800,000

100,000 161,500
170,047 205,522 300,000 2,009,440

Totals 75,472,140 14,087,108
620,461 1,781,668 2,474,905 2,444,702 7,785,757
832,504 1,279,872
1,304,556 575,000
1,513,810 3,088,000
213,750 722,330 350,000 1,300,000 26,250 500,000
800,000
100,000 161,500
170,047 205,522 300,000
2,009,440

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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES -- Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Payments to Georgia Boxing Commission
Payments to Civil War Commission
Payments to Hazardous Waste Trust Fund
Payments to Solid Waste Trust Fund
Mountain Park Development

F.Y.1996 Expenditures
7,000 31,000 6,479,033 3,139,155 321,904

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
6,650

F.Y.1998 Current Budget
6,000

31,000

31,000

16,101,227

7,380,472

4,375,007

6,792,756

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection

Level

Enhancements

Totals

6,000

6,000

31,000

622,184

653,184

7,380,472

7,380,472

6,132,574

6,132,574

Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds Authority Paybacks Indirect DOAS Funds Governor's Emergency Funds Total Federal & Other Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

192,755,843

206,690,562

133,068,753

37,844,086 58,805,893
8,783,889 200,000 473,145
106,107,013
86,648,830
1,869 1,314

31,854,966 62,984,560
8,789,340 200,000 870,416
104,699,282
101,991,280
1,867 1,334

9,824,869 23,103,400
8,795,528 200,000
41,923,797 91,144,956
1,471 1,334

128,193,902
9,824,869 19,792,753 8,802,106
200,000
38,619,728 89,574,174
1,409 1,355

16,304,490

144,498,392

16,304,490 27

9,824,869 19,792,753 8,802,106
200,000
38,619,728 105,878,664
1,436 1,355

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F.Y. 1999 Governor's Recommendations

,
Budget ClasseslFund Sources
PaymFnts to Georgia Boxing Commission
Payments to Civil War Commission
Payments to Hazardous Waste Trust Fund
Payments to Solid Waste Trust Fund
Mountain Park Development

Adjusted Base 6,000
31,000 7,895,077 6,132,574

Redirection Level

Funds

To Redirect

Additions

Redirection Totals 6,000
31,000
7,895,077
6,132,574

Enhancements

Totals 6,000
31,000 7,895,077 6,132,574

Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds Authority Paybacks Indirect DOAS Funds Governor's Emergency Funds Total Federal & Other Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

133,606,536
9,824,869 23,103,400 4,984,219
200,000
38,112,488 95,494,048
1,471 1,334

(6,141,719)
109,936 (2,930,552)
(2,820,616) (3,321,103)
(46)

2,347,303

129,812,120

206,841
206,841 2,140,462
26 20

9,934,805 20,379,689 4,984,219
200,000
35,498,713 94,313,407
1,451 1,354

4,371,853

134,183,973

4,371,853 26

9,934,805 20,379,689
4,984,219 200,000
35,498,713 98,685,260
1,477 1,354

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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
F.Y. 1999 Budget Summary

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

ADJUSTMENTS TO CURRENT BUDGET
F.Y. 1998 STATE APPROPRIATIONS 1. Annualize the cost of the F.Y. 1998 salary adjustment for the Department of Natural Resources ($765,361), the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority ($7,423) and the Georgia State Games Commission ($880). 2. Adjust for non-recurring expenditures: --Equipment for Fort King George Historic Site --Cabins and picnic tables at George L. Smith State Park 3. Increase authority paybacks ($6,578) and eliminate Authority Lease Rental Payments ($98,600). 4. Add personal services to rescind the redirection of 3 Wildlife Resources' positions. 5. Reduce the Solid Waste Trust Fund annual appropriation based on the State Environmental Protection Division's (EPD) projected collections through F.Y. 1998. 6. Increase the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund annual appropriation based on EPD's projected collections through F.Y. 1998. 7. Replace funds for the Stone Mountain Memorial Association's bond repayment since the Association's payment will be made to the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission instead of DNR beginning in June, 1998. 8. Transfer $80,000 appropriated in F.Y. 1998 for a position for the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority from per diem, fees and contracts to payments to the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority. 9. Transfer $345,190 from personal services, regular operating expenses, motor vehicle purchases, computer charges and cost of merchandise for resale to per diem, fees and contracts due to the privatization of the Georgia Memorial Veterans State Park conference center and golf course maintenance activities.
ADJUSTED BASE
REDIRECTION FUNDS
FUNDS TO REDIRECT 1. Replace the remaining state operating funds for the nongame and endangered species program with wildlife tag receipts and other contributions. 2. Eliminate lease payments to Berry College for the refuge portion of a Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Floyd County. Hunting is not allowed on this property and no DNR wildlife management services are provided on the refuge. 3. Reduce Coastal Resources equipment and operating expenses by selling the Bagby II research vessel to the bonding company and replacing it with a smaller vessel ($118,846) and eliminate a captain position ($54,154). 4. Eliminate Pollution Prevention contract funds appropriated for state match and grant development activities for federal programs that will be terminated and for media/public information and outreach services. 5. Reduce funding for Georgia Heritage 2000 Grants to $161,500. 6. Eliminate 3 Wildlife Resources positions by transferring responsibility for water well and environmental law enforcement investigations to EPD. 7. Reduce personal services expenses for the Program Support Division as a result of reorganization.

91,144,956 773,664
(25,000) (150,000) (105,178) 183,296 (660,182) 514,605 3,817,887
Yes
Yes
95,494,048
(95,083) (15,000)
(173,000)
(103,168)
(95,000) (150,877) (60,000)

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GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

8. Reduce Wildlife Resources operating expenses for WMA road construction and maintenance by eliminating 1 position. This reduction will leave a road maintenance position in each of the 7 Wildlife Management regions.
9. Shift funding for 2 positions in EPD's Land Protection Branch from state funds to federal lead-based paint funds.
10. Shift funding for 5 positions in EPD's Water Resources Branch ($299,564) and 2 positions in EPD's Program Coordination Section ($92,634) from state funds to federal public water supervision and drinking water revolving loan funds.
11. Reduce operating expenses for the Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division due to the privatization of lodge operations at Amicalola Falls, Unicoi and Red Top Mountain state parks.
12. Reduce state support for the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority due to reduced operating expenses and an increase in Authority revenues from the Georgia National Fair and other events held at the facility.

(58,972) (109,936) (392,198) (1,904,397) (163,472)

Total Funds to Redirect

(3,321,103)

ADDITIONS 1. Provide a wage increase for day laborers. 2. Provide funding for EPD to begin a 3-year Southwest Georgia Groundwater Study to evaluate the impact of Lake Seminole on the ground and surface water in that area of the state in order to protect Georgia's water rights under the water compact with Florida and Alabama. 3. Begin funding a 5-year Agricultural Water Use Study to estimate the amount of agricultural water usage in order to more effectively manage Georgia's water resources. 4. Add 20 W{ldlife Resources ranger positions to increase hunting and boating safety and wildlife law enforcement activities throughout the state. 5. Add 6 positions to Wildlife Resources and increase personal services and operating expenses for operations of the new Charlie Elliott Visitors Center. 6. Increase operating funds for Wildlife Resources in order to increase trout production at the Buford Hatchery. 7. Add funds for increased operating costs at state parks. The total cost increase of$308,794 will be offset by an increase in revenues of $206,841. 8. Provide 2 hourly positions and increase operating funds for Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites to conduct tours of the pools, springs and museum at the Little White House. 9. Increase operating expenses to enhance the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority's facility maintenance program.

205,500 225,000
250,000 1,083,367
125,051 100,000 101,953 26,119 23,472

Total Additions

2,140,462

TOTAL REDIRECTION LEVEL

94,313,407

ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

ENHANCEMENTS 1. Increase motor vehicle purchases for Wildlife Resources and Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites for the replacement of35 vehicles to reduce the agency's vehicle replacement cycle from 25 years under the current budget, to 15 years in F.Y. 1999. 2. Add 18 positions and increased operating expenses for EPD's Water Protection Branch to enhance water quality permitting and enforcement activities.

750,000 550,133

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GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDAnONS

3. Add 8 positions and increased operating expenses to EPD's Water Resources Branch to enhance water allocation and withdrawal pennitting and enforcement activities.
4. Increase EPD's per diem, fees and contracts for the Coastal Groundwater Study. These funds will be used to begin the collection of scientific data necessary for the development of management strategies for southeast Georgia's groundwater.

261,720 2,000,000

CAPITAL OUTLAY 1. Provide $20,000,000 in bonds for the Governor's River Care 2000 Program, including $15 million for land purchases in the Chattahoochee River corridor. 2. Provide electrical service to Ossabaw Island by installing a submarine cable from the mainland in Chatham County. 3. Add state funds to match federal funds for trail construction and improvements at Brasstown Trek, Tallulah Gorge and High Fall State Park. 4. Provide $655,000 in bonds for the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority to improve traffic flow and enhance existing facilities and walkways. 5. Provide $46,000,000 in bonds for the West Georgia Regional Reservoir. These funds are for planning and design, land acquisition, site preparation and construction. Wetlands and cultural resources mitigation expenses are not included in this amount since these costs can best be detennined after the appropriate pennits are issued. The Governor recommends that the bonds for the West Georgia Regional Reservoir not be sold until all necessary pennits are issued by the appropriate federal, state and local authorities for the construction and operation of the reservoir. The West Georgia Regional Reservoir and its operation will not be in conflict with the water allocation fonnula of the Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa (ACT) River Basin Compact and the completion or tennination ofthe Comprehensive Study undertaken by the Governors of Georgia, Alabama and Florida and a representative of the U.S. Department of the Anny in January 1992. G.O. bond funds appropriated for this project in prior years include $1.5 million in 1991 for design and engineering and $5.5 million in 1993 for land survey and land acquisition costs.

See G.O. Bonds 735,000 75,000
See G.O. Bonds See G.O. Bonds

TOTAL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

4,371,853

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

98,685,260

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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Functional Budget Summary

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

TOTAL

STATE

1. , Commissioner's Office

4,885,828

4,870,828

4,826,701

4,811,701

2. Program Support

2,962,334

2,962,334

2,996,891

2,996,891

3. Historic Preservation

2,731,243

2,241,243

2,649,080

2,159,080

4. Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

42,603,077

16,195,972

37,678,199

18,568,312

5. Coastal Resources

2,189,298

2,064,580

2,356,448

1,861,730

6. Wildlife Resources

33,548,088

28,446,297

36,259,436

31,157,645

7. Environmental Protection

43,123,138

33,337,955

46,488,682

36,201,365

8. Pollution Prevention Assistance

1,025,747

1,025,747

928,536

928,536

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

133,068,753

91,144,956

134,183,973

98,685,260

RECOMMENDED APPROPRIATION: The Department of Natural Resources is the budget unit for which the following State Fund Appropriation is recommended for F.Y. 1999: $98,685,260.

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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Natural Resources provides natural resources development, management and protection services to Georgia's citizens and local governments. These services include the operation of state parks and historic sites, the management and protection of wildlife and coastal resources, the enforcement of wildlife, boating safety and environmental laws, promotion and assistance with pollution prevention, and protection and management of the state's water, air and land resources in accordance with various state and federal laws.
Both the Commissioner's Office and the Program Support Division provide administrative support for the entire department. Six separate and distinct divisions provide services to the citizens of Georgia.

PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC SITES The division provides recreational opportunities to the
citizens of Georgia through the development and operation of 48 parks and 15 historic sites. These parks and historic sites attracted over 13.5 million visitors during F.Y. 1997. The division manages over 72,000 acres with such amenities as campgrounds, cottages, lodges, swimming pools, group camps and golf courses.

WILDLIFE RESOURCES

The division manages lands and freshwater habitat for

public hunting, fishing and educational purposes and

promotes the conservation and wise use of game and

nongame wildlife resources.

All state laws and

departmental regulations regarding wildlife, fishery

resources, wild animals, boating safety and hunter safety

are enforced by the law enforcement section. The division

manages Public Fishing Areas, Wildlife Management Areas

and produces over 14 million fish each year in nine state

hatcheries which are used to stock public waters and farm

ponds.

COASTAL RESOURCES The division's primary objectives are to ensure the
optimum commercial and recreational utilization of Georgia's marine fisheries resources over the long term for the benefit of all Georgians and to protect, conserve and restore populations of marine turtles and mammals. These objectives are accomplished through research, artificial reef development and activities geared toward the protection of threatened and endangered marine species.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION The division is largely a regulatory body whose main
objective is to enforce state and federal water quality, water supply, air quality, solid waste and hazardous waste laws, rules and regulations. These objectives are accomplished through a permitting process coupled

with monitoring, inspection, investigation and enforcement activities. The division also manages the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund and the Solid Waste Trust Fund.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION The division provides historic preservation services
and assistance to governmental agencies, private organizations and individuals. Duties include proposing properties for nomination to both the National and the Georgia Register of Historic Places, providing grants to support state and local preservation projects and offering technical assistance and information on tax incentives, archaeological matters and other preservation programs.

POLLUTION PREVENTION The division is a non-regulatory organization designed
to serve as a one-stop source for Georgia businesses interested in finding ways to reduce their hazardous waste, solid waste, water and air pollution problems through preventive measures.

ATTACHED AGENCIES The Georgia State Games Commission promotes
amateur athletic competition through the Georgia State Games.
The State Boxing Commission sanctions professional boxing matches held in Georgia.
The Civil War Commission encourages preservation of Civil War sites and promotes tourism to these sites.
The Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority is responsible for managing through contract the development and operation of tourist, convention and recreational areas and facilities on the islands.
The Jekyll Island-State Park Authority is responsible for the development and operation of tourist, convention and recreational areas and facilities on the island.
The Stone Mountain Memorial Association is responsible for managing through contract the operation of tourist, convention and recreational areas and facilities at the mountain.
The Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority promotes, develops and serves agriculture and agricultural business interests of the state, produces and operates the Georgia National Fair, and encourages the agricultural accomplishments of Georgia's youth.

AUTHORITY

.

Titles 8, 12, 16,27,31,43,44 and 52, Official Code of

Georgia Annotated and Public Laws 92-500, 93-523, 88-

206, 94-580.

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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Strategies and Services

Georgia is geographically the largest state east of the Mississippi River and is blessed with great scenic beauty and many outstanding natural and historic resources, which are enjoyed by the state's citizens and tourists alike. As the population grows, demands on Georgia's natural resources increase, making it essential that the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continue its obligation to protect, preserve and manage these resources for present and future generations.
Georgia is rich in surface water resources with over 70,000 miles of streams, 425,582 acres of public lakes and reservoirs, 854 square miles of estuaries and 100 miles of coastline. These waters support a wide range of recreational and industrial uses for Georgians and provide habitats for a variety of aquatic life. Governor Miller's budget provides funds for several projects relating to water quality and water management to ensure an adequate supply of clean water for Georgians .now, and well into the future.
Georgia's air meets national standards for all pollutants except ozone. The 13-county metropolitan Atlanta area has been declared an "ozone non-attainment area" under the Federal Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. Governor Miller's budget initiates a number of programs that will put state government in the forefront in improving the quality of air in the metropolitan Atlanta area.
Governor Miller has shown his strong commitment to ensuring a high quality of life through his balanced approach to the protection of the environment and proper management of the state's water, air and land, while at the same time sustaining a growing population and economy. DNR manages many of the programs that serve the public and protect the environment.

WATER QUALITY The State Environmental
Protection Division (EPD) of DNR serves as the state's regulatory agency responsible for enforcing all state and federal environmental standards relating to water, air and land. Governor Miller recommends $811,853 for personal services and operating expenses for 26 additional positions for EPD to enhance the division's environmental permitting, enforcement and monitoring programs relating to water quality and water quantity management. In addition, the Governor recommends shifting the fund source for 7 current positions from state funds to the new federal drinking water funds, and does not recommend reducing the number of authorized positions for EPD under the redirection budget.
A Federal Court issued a ruling against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region IV that said that Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) must be developed for state waters within an 8-year time frame. TMDLs are discharge load limits that will have to be developed very carefully for our streams using as much high quality field data as possible so the limits accurately reflect the wastewater treatment level needed to protect the stream.
To comply with the Court's ruling and to help with this environmental problem, Governor Miller recommended $1,368,000 in F.Y. 1998 to begin the TMDL development process and has recommended a continuation of the same level of funding in F.Y. 1999.
WATER MANAGEMENT Coastal Groundwater Study
The Floridian Aquifer supplies most of the water used by citizens, local governments, agriculture and industry in 24 counties in southeast Georgia. The current level of water usage in this area is contributing to existing saltwater intrusion in the Brunswick area and the potential of saltwater intrusion in Savannah. The economic

well being of coastal Georgia depends

on maintaining the capability to use

this aquifer to support future

development in this region of the

state.

Understanding groundwater is a

difficult and expensive undertaking

and solid scientific data and water

management strategies must be

developed. State support for the

development and implementation of a

comprehensive management plan is

necessary to allow for the sustainable

use of this valuable resource for the

future and to provide adequate

protection for coastal groundwater

resources.

The Governor

recommends initiating an eight-year

project in F.Y. 1999 with $2,000,000

in state funds to be matched with

$500,000 from paper companies.

These funds will be used to begin

collection of the scientific data

needed to fully understand the aquifer

and to develop an appropriate

management plan to protect coastal

groundwater. The 8 year project will

cost an estimated $14 million

Southwest Georgia Ground-

water Study Georgia, Florida and

Alabama are working together to

manage shared water resources. In

order to determine water budgets and

flow rates, it is necessary to evaluate

the impact of Lake Seminole on the

ground and surface water in

southwest Georgia. A 3-year project,

conducted jointly with the U.S.

Geologic Survey, is necessary to

determine whether there is leakage

through the bottom of Lake Seminole

and, if so, to quantify the amount.

The Governor recommends $225,000

in F.Y. 1999 to initiate this project

which is crucial to protect Georgia's

future water rights.

Agricultural Water Use Study

Although agriculture is the largest

user of groundwater in Georgia, there

are no reporting requirements under

the agricultural water use permitting

process. In order to develop a

strategy to protect coastal Georgia

from saltwater intrusion and to

develop a water allocation formula for

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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES -- Strategies and Services

Georgia, Florida and Alabama, EPD must have reliable agricultural water use information. Rather than impose a cumbersome reporting requirement on all farmers with water withdrawal permits, meters installed on a small, statistically valid sample of farms will provide EPD with a statistically reliable estimate of agriculture water use that can be used for water resource management. The Governor recommends $250,000 to initiate this 5-year study in F.Y. 1999.
AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY
The failure of the 13-county metropolitan Atlanta area to meet mandatory federal air quality standards threatens the health of Georgians, and will result in stiff restrictions and regulations on businesses in the state. A continued failure to meet federal air quality standards will jeopardize federal funding for Georgia and seriously impact the state's future economic growth and development.
Governor Miller proposes several programs to reduce air pollution in the Atlanta area. His strategy includes programs to reduce the number of cars on the roads by encouraging carpooling and providing commuter rail and inter-city rail service; increasing in the number of alternative fuel vehicles in operation in Atlanta by incorporating them into the state motor vehicle fleet and providing tax credits to private citizens and businesses who lease, purchase or convert a vehicle to lowemission fuel; and by supporting the tougher new emission tests by helping inspection station owners buy the expensive equipment necessary to test older vehicles.
Governor Miller proposes a $6 million program in the F.Y. 1998 Amended Budget to enhance the vehicle emission inspection program for the metro Atlanta area now that all vehicles are required to meet tougher standards. Building on the existing program, all testing is done by private businesses (service stations, independent test stations, auto

maintenance shops) that choose to participate. The cost of new equipment to test older vehicles will be $25,000 to $30,000 per site at a minimum. To insure that an adequate number of test sites have the required equipment, an incentive program has been implemented to increase the amount of the fee retained by sites using the new equipment. Test sites with the new equipment will, during the fIrst year of the program, retain an additional $6.30 of the $25 vehicle inspection fee. This will leave management and administrative expenses unfunded. The Governor recommends $6,000,000 in the F.Y. 1998 Amended Budget to cover these expenses. EPD projects that just under a million vehicles will be inspected under the inspection and maintenance incentive program.
During the 1996 Olympics, the downtown Atlanta area experienced lower than predicted ozone levels attributable in part to the dramatic shift in vehicle traffIc patterns and an overall reduction in vehicles on the road during critical ozone producing hours. In order to build on this success, a Voluntary Ozone Action Program (VOAP) is proposed. Under the VOAP, EPD will partner with businesses, governments, universities and others in the metro Atlanta area to develop voluntary emission-reduction plans (like those adopted during the Olympics) which can be implemented on days with projected high ozone levels. The Governor recommends $1,000,000 in F.Y. 1998 Amended Budget to fully implement the Volunteer Ozone Action Program which will include a major public education campaign as well as enhanced air monitoring capabilities in order to more accurately project daily ozone levels in Atlanta.
RIVER CARE 2000 Recognizing that Georgia must
have healthy rivers if the state's residents and visitors are to continue enjoying a high quality of life, Governor Miller announced in 1995 his intention to establish the River Care 2000 Program. The guiding
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principle of River Care 2000 is to

share with the state's citizens the

Governor's appreciation and deep

regard for the importance of Georgia's

70,000 miles of rivers and streams.

Programs implemented by

governments, industries, farmers,

foresters and others have greatly

improved the water quality of the

state's rivers over the past 20 years.

Unfortunately, Georgia's rivers still

face signifIcant challenges: control of

polluting storm-water runoff; erosion

and subsequent sedimentation from

land disturbing activity; destruction of

historic and pre-historic resources

from development; restriction on

public access to rivers for recreational

use; and unwise development of

flood-prone areas. River Care 2000 is

a conservation program, which will

meet these challenges by enabling the

state to control and manage its rivers

in an environmentally conscious

manner.

The state works with the private

sector to acquire and protect river

corridor property. The Nature

Conservancy, The Conservation

Fund, The Trust for Public Land and

The Archaeological Conservancy are

the major private, non-profIt fIrms in

Georgia which acquire land for

conservation purposes.

They

negotiate, on the state's behalf,

important tracts on rivers where they

have expertise. The department also

directly negotiates and acquires river

corridor projects.

River Care 2000 acquisition

funds through F.Y. 1998 include $20

million in state bond funds for this

program plus $3.4 million in

remaining Preservation 2000 bonds,

$1.2 million in federal matching

funds from the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency and $1 million in

private donations. Ten million has

been committed under this program

with $400,000 set aside for options

that have been presented. Another

$17.3 million is designated for

projects under review for which

options have not yet been offered.

The Governor's F.Y. 1999 budget

recommendation includes an

additional $20 million in G.O. bonds

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES -- Strategies and Services

for River Care 2000, including $15 million for land purchases in the
Ch,attahoochee River corridor.
PRESERVATION 2000 Governor Miller established the
Pr~servation 2000 Program in 1991 in an effort to preserve Georgia's natural beauty for future generations. The Governor's goal was to acquire and protect 100,000 acres of natural and environmentally sensitive land. Unaltered, old-growth forests and wetlands, including river bottom hardwood forests, bays and other naturally occurring water features were priority acquisitions under the program.
This program was very successful and in May of 1996 Governor Miller's goal of acquiring 100,000 acres during his administration was reached. Total funding for Preservation 2000 totaled $69.7 million, of which $65 million was general obligation bonds. Approximately $52 million of these bonds are being retired with funds collected from an increase in hunting and fishing license fees and boat registration fees authorized in F.Y. 1992. General tax revenues are retiring the other $13 million. The remaining $4.7 million for land acquisition is from $3.3 million in other state and federal funds and about $1.4 million in private gifts of cash. Gifts of land have been made with a total value of over $54 million, making the total Preservation 2000 program a $125,000,000 endeavor.
TRUST FUNDS In 1992, Governor Miller
initiated 2 very significant environmental protection trust funds used for hazardous waste and scrap tire clean-ups. Combined, these 2 trust funds have had a tremendous impact in funding programs devoted to the protection and maintenance of Georgia's land and water resources.
The provisions of Georgia's Hazardous Sites Response Act encourage voluntary clean up of contaminated sites by responsible parties. The state's Annual Hazardous

Site Inventory list includes 375 sites. Of these sites, 150 will be cleaned up by responsible parties. The remaining 225 sites which consists of 100 privately-owned abandoned sites and 125 state and local government sites will be cleaned up with the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund (HWTF). Since 1992, EPD has initiated $40 million in state-funded investigations and clean-ups at over 80 sites completing 49. Ten percent of the HWTF receipts are utilized to reduce hazardous waste at the source through various pollution prevention methods. Governor Miller recommends $7,895,077 for the HWTF in F.Y. 1999 based on projected collections.
In 1992, the growing number of scrap tires throughout the state prompted the legislature to amend the Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act to include the management of scrap tires. At that time there were approximately 8 million illegally dumped tires in piles ranging from 200 to 3,000,000 tires. EPD has addressed this problem by using the Solid Waste Trust Fund (SWTF) for the clean-up of existing dumps, and providing grants to reimburse local governments that clean-up dumps within their jurisdictions. Under the second approach, grants are offered to local governments for the development and implementation of waste management and educational programs. The SWTF is funded from a $1 per tire fee charged to consumers and collected by retailers. As of September 1997, over $27 million has been collected from the assessed fee. For F.Y. 1999, Governor Miller is recommends $6,132,574 for the Solid Waste Trust Fund based on projected collections.
LAW ENFORCEMENT The Law Enforcement Section of
DNR administers the state's hunter education and boating safety programs. Conservation Rangers are responsible for enforcing laws and regulations pertaining to game and nongame animals, threatened and endangered species and exotic animals. They also rescue lost or
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injured persons and investigate hunting and boating accidents and violations of wildlife laws. The Governor recommends enhancing the department's capabilities in the law enforcement area with the addition of 20 new ranger positions in the F.Y. 1998 Amended Budget at a cost of $900,763. The F.Y. 1999 Budget provides $1,083,367 for the annual cost of these new positions.
Georgia continues to experience considerable growth in recreational boating with over 306,000 boats now registered in the state, including 25,000 jet skis. Boating accidents continue to seriously injure or kill many Georgians each year. The Governor recommends that 8 of the new ranger positions be assigned to locations throughout the state where they can be used to increase safety patrols on major reservoirs and rivers, and on coastal waters.
The Governor also recommends that 7 of the new positions serve as Safety Education Officers to coordinate hunter and boating safety education programs throughout the state. One ranger will be assigned to each of DNR's 7 law enforcement district offices. The department currently conducts hunter education programs for over 20,000 people each year, provides instructors for voluntary boating safety courses and conducts conservation and safety education programs in public schools. These positions will greatly improve the quality of DNR's conservation and safety education programs throughout the state.
In order to protect Georgia's natural resources, it is necessary to conduct long-term surveillance operations and covert investigations. These type operations often last for weeks or months and are used on cases involving the sale or destruction of endangered or protected species, digging of archeological sites, sale of artifacts and illegal shrimping in Georgia waters. To improve DNR's ability to reduce these hard to detect crimes that often have a major impact on our natural resources, the Governor recommends that the

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES -- Strategies and Services

remammg 5 new ranger positions serve as wildlife investigators.
PRIVATlZATlON INITIATIVES DNR has begun a review of all
its operational areas looking for opportunities to privatize facilities and services in order to increase efficiency or reduce costs. The first area reviewed was golf course operations with the assistance of Golf Resources Associates, Inc. The agency adopted the independent report by Golf Resources, which recommended that only the course maintenance function be privatized. ISS Landscape Management Services was awarded a contract in early 1997 to assume responsibility for golf course maintenance at George T. Bagby State Park and Hard Labor Creek State Park. Georgia Veterans Golf Course was added to the maintenance contract in October 1997. At these golf courses, the contractor is responsible for maintaining all the green areas (fairways, greens, and driving ranges) and is required to provide the equipment to perform these functions. The contract includes performance criteria that must be met to continue the contractual arrangement.
The department is also privatizing the lodges, along with camping and cottage operations at Amicalola Falls, Unicoi and Red Top Mountain state parks. A management agreement has been entered into with AmFac, a Colorado company awarded the contract through a competitive bid process. AmFac has

agreed to invest at least $2 million in capital improvements to renovate cottages and lodge facilities within the first year of operation. The Conference Center at Georgia Veterans State Park is another of the agency's privatization initiative and will be operated by Private Club Associates (PCA). PCA will consider constructing an 80-room lodging facility adjacent to the conference center. The privatization of these facilities will allow the department to concentrate its resources on the dayuse areas as well as the preservation of natural resources at these parks.
In addition to privatization initiatives within DNR, 2 other major state recreational complexes are converting to private management. In 1997, negotiations were completed between the Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority and KSL, and operations of this state-owned facility were turned over to the private vendor in August 1997. In December 1997, agreement was reached between the Stone Mountain Memorial Park Authority and private companies to tum over operations within the park to Silver Dollar City, Inc. in early 1998.
GEORGIA AGRICULTURAL EXPOSITION AUTHORITY
The Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority continues to be successful in decreasing its dependency on the state while increasing its budget through nonstate revenue each year. The F.Y. 1999 recommendation maintains the

state funding level for the authority at roughly $2 million while the total operating budget increases by over $400,000 from $5,590,902 in F.Y. 1998 to $5,920,524 in F.Y. 1999. This increase in the non-state revenues that sustain the authority is primarily due to the rising revenue stream of the Georgia National Fair held each October. From F.Y. 1993 to F.Y. 1998, fair revenues grew 89% to $2,352,559. This large influx of cash, which has exceeded budgeted expectations each year, has allowed the authority to maintain a large cash reserve of $600,000 which is 10.6 % of the budget in F.Y. 1997. In fact, based on net revenue growth to date in F.Y. 1998, reserves could exceed $900,000 by the end ofF.Y. 1998.
For F.Y. 1999, the authority is taking steps to strengthen its strategic planning process. A cost-accounting mechanism will be developed to determine the profitability of all authority events. This mechanism will improve the process of selecting which events to host. A visitor satisfaction rating mechanism will be implemented to establish satisfaction levels for all events and introduce benchmarks for future comparison. A new maintenance program has been initiated to accommodate the Authority's growth while stabilizing funding for maintenance operations. With strengthened planning and evaluation, the authority should continue to decrease its dependency on state funds while experiencing tremendous growth and financial stability.

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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES -- Strategies and Services

Total Funding for EPD

$120

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gIcII $80

i
.5 $60

~

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$40

C

$20

$0

91

92

93

94

95

96

97

Fiscal Year

IIIAdditional Federal and Other Funds Added During the Year
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Total Positions in EPD

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..D.... 400
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200

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92

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DPositions Included in Original Appropriation

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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC SITES

PURPOSE: Protect and enhance the state's natural and cultural resources, and interpret and make those resources available for Georgia's current and future citizens and visitors to use and enjoy.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Balance the preservation of the resource and the availability of the resource for visitation and use by guests.

Promote resource preservation by maintaining current levels of visitation and occupancy in popular and over-used parks, and increasing by 5% visitation and occupancy in under-utilized parks.

Provide visitors an affordable, safe and high quality recreational experience.

Receive a rating of "met" or "exceeded" expectations from at least 75% of visitors at recreational facilities who complete evaluations.

Receive a rating of "good" to "excellent" from at least 90% of golfers who complete the survey.

Educate visitors and students to develop an appreciation of Georgia's natural and cultural resources.

Receive a rating of "met" or "exceeded" expectations from at least 75% of education program participants who complete evaluations.

WILDLIFE RESOURCES

PURPOSE: Conserve Georgia's wildlife, fish and botanical resources through scientific management programs and conservation law enforcement activities, and provide wildlifeassociated and boating recreation for Georgia's citizens and visitors.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Conserve, restore and manage Georgia's wildlife, fish and plant populations and their habitats.

Increase population of striped bass in the Savannah River and Flint River above current levels, and reduce flathead catfish in managed portion of Ocmulgee River below current level.

Maintain whitetailed deer populations at 800,000 to 1,000,000, wild turkeys between 250,000 to 500,000 and black bear between 1,250 to 1,800.

Protect federally listed rare and endangered species so that populations do not decline below their five year averages.

Provide for the protection or recovery of5% of the 103 stateprotected plant species.

Maintain the baseline for song bird populations by surveying 200 geographic blocks, and by making 1,000 point counts for the breeding bird survey.

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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES--Results-Based Budgeting

Provide hunting, fishing, birdwatching, other wildlife-related recreation and boating opportunities for Georgia's citizens and visitors.
Provide safe hunting, fishing and wildlife-related recreational opportunities. Manage public lands and facilities for wildlife populations and assist private and corporate land managers with enhancing their lands for wildlife.

Provide hunting, fishing, and wildlife-associated recreational opportunities to 350,000 licensed hunters, 653,000 licensed anglers, and to other wildlife-enthusiasts, and provide boating access for 302,000 registered boats.
Maintain total man days of hunting and fishing at F.Y. 1998 levels or more.
Receive a rating of "satisfactory" or better for the quality of hunting or fishing from 70% of randomly selected hunters and anglers.
Improve safety record by reducing hunter accident rate to 25 per 100,000 hunters, and boating accident rate to 40 per 100,000 registered boats.
Support River Care 2000 land acquisition program by evaluating all nominated sites that have potential wildlife, natural area or wildlife recreation values.
Receive a rating of "good" or "excellent" on the quality ofthe Department's technical assistance services relating to the Private Lands Initiatives from 70% of forest industry partners and cooperating agencies.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

PURPOSE: Protect and improve Georgia's natural environment and the welfare of her citizens by striving for clean air, clean water, productive land and healthy people.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Ensure that no land in Georgia is incapable of productive use as a result of contamination or misuse.

Increase by 15% the number of clean-up projects in progress and increase by 10% the number of clean-ups completed at State Superfund sites.

Ensure that all regulated wastes are properly transported, stored and disposed by permitted facilities.

Ensure that Georgia's lakes, streams and groundwater are of the highest possible quality, meeting State and Federal standards at a minimum.

Increase by 1% the river miles, lake acres and estuary square miles meeting water quality standards, using 1994-1995 data for non-supported waters as a baseline.

Complete Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for the Savannah and Ogeechee river basins and complete sampling for the Suwannee, St. Marys, Satilla and Ochlockonee river basins.

Increase to 99%, from 95% in 1996, the number of people on community water systems who are served by systems meeting drinking water quality standards.

419

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES--Results-Based Budgeting

Ensure that Georgia's air is of the highest possible quality, meeting State and Federal standards at a minimum.

Air quality in the 13-county Atlanta area will meet the federal ozone standard 99% of the year and all other standards 100% ofthe year.
Air quality will continue to meet federal standards 100% of the year in all other areas of Georgia.

WASTE REDUCTION ASSISTANCE

PURPOSE: Reduce the negative effects of wastes and toxic emissions on human health and the environment by conserving resources, improving industrial commercial and agricultural processes, and developing new industry opportunities in the productive use of waste byproducts.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Reduce the amount ofwastes, effluents and emissions generated by commercial, agricultural and manufacturing entities.

Waste reduction processes will be implemented at 95 public and private facilities and 38 of these will reduce the amount of waste generated by 20% or more.

Waste reduction processes will be implemented at 90 farms and fmancial benefits assessed using benchmarks to be established in F.Y. 1998.

Reduce the amount of waste disposal by identifying opportunities to re-use and recycle by-products from business processes.

Thirty-eight of the 95 facilities implementing waste reduction processes will re-use or recycle 50% of the affected recyclable materials.

Businesses that use wastes and process by-products as feedstock will be established or expanded, and performance possibilities will be benchmarked in F.Y. 1998.

COASTAL RESOURCES
PURPOSE: Protect, conserve and enhance Georgia's coastal lands, marshes, tidal waters, submerged lands, sand dunes, beaches, and marine fisheries to optimize ecological, social, and economic benefits for present and future Georgia citizens and visitors.

GOALS Ensure sustainable marine fisheries for commercial and recreational uses and ecosystem health.
. Reduce adverse impacts of marsh fill on Georgia's coastal areas.
Increase quality recreational saltwater fishing opportunities.

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS
Maintain the 40-year average long term shrimp harvest.
Produce the same poundage of crabs as historically produced with less effort as reported by fishers.
Reduce by 10% the illegal fill of marshes.
Authorize an average of no more than 0.1 acre fill of marshes per permit issued in F.Y. 1999.
Increase recreational saltwater angling trips by 100,000 over the 900,000 reported in a 1995 survey.

420

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES--Results-Based Budgeting

Maintain good or better recreational angler satisfaction ratings over baseline data to be established in F.Y. 1998.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION

PURPOSE: Identify, protect, and preserve Georgia's historic places and archaeological sites for the use, economic benefit, education and enjoyment of present and future generations.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Foster more sustainable, economically stable and distinctive communities by protecting and using Georgia's historical places and archaeological sites.

Increase by 33% the number of communities rehabilitating historical buildings to meet affordable housing needs.
Increase by 10% the number of state historic properties protected as a result of increased technical assistance.

Enhance local and community preservation and protection activities through the increased use of existing financial assistance.

Expand the use of National and Georgia Register preservation programs by increasing from 60% to 90% the number of nominations and listings of "high-need" properties and historic districts that may benefit from preservation tax incentives and grants.

Expand private reinvestment by an increase of 3% in the number of communities using the Federal Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit and State Preferential Property Tax Assessment Program.

421

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Attached Agencies
Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

GEORGIA AGRICULTURAL EXPOSITION AUTHORITY

GEORGIA NATIONAL FAIR AND AGRICENTER

PURPOSE: To showcase and promote Georgia agriculture/agribusiness, the agricultural achievements of Georgia's youth, and provide a center for agriculture-based activities that benefit the state's economy.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Enhance Georgia's Agribusiness through the presentation and promotion of its products and livestock at Agricenter facilities by maximizing the utilization of facilities and programs, especially the Georgia National Fair, that will benefit the State's economy, attract the public, and make the Agricenter fmancially self-sufficient.

Develop a cost-accounting mechanism to determine the profitability of all event activities by September 1999 and increase event days that generate a net profit at Agricenter facilities by 10%.
Develop' and implement a rating mechanism to determine visitor satisfaction with events and establish benchmarks for future reference.

Develop a valid means of estimating the state economic impact of Agricultural Exposition Authority events.

422

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Results-Based Budgeting

Program Fund Allocations

AGENCY PROGRAMS 1. Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites 2. Wildlife Resources 3. Environmental Protection 4. Waste Reduction Assistance 5. Coastal Resources 6. Historic Preservation

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

43,775,649 36,089,853 44,219,195
1,260,428 2,446,128 2,973,841

17,368,544 30,973,062 34,434,012
1,260,428 2,321,410 2,483,841

38,875,644 38,801,556 47,592,895
1,160,882 2,611,214 2,889,820

19,765,757 33,684,765 37,305,578
1,160,882 2,116,496 2,399,820

TOTAL ATTACHED AGENCY PROGRAMS
1. Georgia National Fair and Agricenter 2. Georgia State Games Commission 3. Civil War Commission 4. State Boxing Commission

130,765,094

88,841,297

131,932,011

96,433,298

2,062,017 204,642 31,000 6,000

2,062,017 204,642 31,000 6,000

2,009,440 205,522 31,000 6,000

2,009,440 205,522 31,000 6,000

TOTAL APPROPRIATION

133,068,753

91,144,956

134,183,973

98,685,260

423

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Total Budgeted Positions as of October 1, 1997 -- 1,897

Board of Public Safety

Attached for Administrative Purposes Only

Georgia Police Academy Office of Highway Safety Georgia Fire Academy Georgia Peace Officer Standards and
Training Council Georgia Firefighter Standards and
Training Council Georgia Public Safety Training Center

Commissioner 5

Deputy Commissioner 3

Field Operations 1162

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Administration
Services
201

I
Driver Services
526

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

RECOMMENDED STATE APPROPRIATIONS FOR F.Y. 1999 INCREASE OVERF.Y. 1998 BUDGET REDIRECTION LEVEL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

$117,043,658 $3,340,089
$113,695,163 $3,348,495

HIGHLIGHTS

$4,585,097 to create teams to focus on 4 enforcement areas. The teams include Specialized Collision Reconstruction, Operation Bluestreak, Traffic Accident Prevention and the 1-95 Taskforce. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) will create 5 primary and 3 backup Specialized Collision Reconstruction Teams. These teams will investigate accident scenes for cases that will be prosecuted. The troopers will have specialized training and use equipment for surveying, plotting and photography. Operation Bluestreak creates concentrated patrols in the metro Atlanta area primarily on 1-285, but also 1-75, 1-85 and 1-20. The patrols will focus on speeding and seatbelt enforcement. The Traffic Accident Prevention Squads will cover the counties of Colquitt, Grady, Mitchell and Thomas. This area has 5 times the fatality rate per accident than comparable counties throughout the state. The last taskforce created is the 1-95 Taskforce, with an emphasis on drug interdiction.

$261,550 to add 9 positions and operating expenses for 3 new renewal stations. A law change, which eliminated the testing requirement for holders of out-of-state licenses, and an increase in the growth rate in the north Atlanta metro area have caused a dramatic increase in the activity at the renewal sites. The high growth areas are in North Fulton, Gwinnett and Forsyth counties.
$42,838 to add 1 investigator coordinator to the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POSTC). The Investigation Division ofPOSTC is affected by the growing number of officers (37% from 1992 to 1997) and agencies (21 % from 1992 to 1997) that the council certifies. Investigations are opened against individual applicants, peace officers and employers of peace officers when there have been allegations of misconduct or other behaviors against state law. Currently, POSTC has 6 investigators assigned to regions, and 1 director.

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget Classes/Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Post Repairs and Maintenance Peace Officer Training Grants Highway Safety Grants Conviction Reports Driver License Processing
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds Governor's Emergency Funds Indirect DOAS Funding
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

F.Y.1996 Expenditures
85,618,692 14,886,398
305,470 4,870,244 1,737,371 7,071,948 3,420,186 3,413,784 2,349,436
179,837 4,228,405 2,483,162
260,229 1,267,878
132,093,040
4,366,149 3,495,135
75,000 1,650,000
9,586,284
122,506,756
2,122 1,244

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
88,725,716 14,010,572
439,751 5,434,271 2,691,250
529,298 2,225,700 3,998,236 2,273,570
249,586 4,409,702 2,090,290
330,230 2,367,274
129,775,446

F.Y. 1998 Current Budget
88,137,654 11,717,893
258,139 2,100,000
555,256 233,221 1,819,390 3,644,886 2,393,260 180,000 3,536,527 2,425,200 303,651 1,923,009
119,228,086

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection

Level

Enhancements

Totals

89,133,838 11,657,781
252,486 2,121,368
731,149 233,221 1,934,033 3,332,360 2,405,455 180,000 3,494,186 2,425,200 303,651 1,923,009
120,127,737

550,640 1,350 7,560
1,744,220 14,700
1,332,650 109,000 3,300
811,225 4,574,645

89,684,478 11,659,131
260,046 3,865,588
745,849 233,221 3,266,683 3,441,360 2,408,755 180,000 3,494,186 2,425,200 303,651 2,734,234
124,702,382

6,719,305 3,725,664
1,650,000 12,094,969 117,680,477
2,093 1,243

2,724,517 1,150,000
1,650,000 5,524,517 113,703,569
2,059 1,243

2,769,246 1,150,000
1,650,000 5,569,246 114,558,491
2,062 1,234

4,574,645 22

2,769,246 1,150,000
1,650,000 5,569,246 119,133,136
2,084 1,234

426

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Financial Summary

F.Y. 1999 Governor's Recommendations

Budge'! Classes/Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Post Repairs and Maintenance Peace Officer Training Grants Highway Safety Grants Conviction Reports Driver License Processing
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds Governor's Emergency Funds Indirect DOAS Funding
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

Adjusted Base
88,372,662 11,700,752
259,138 2,100,000
558,649 233,221 1,796,553 3,654,828 2,399,648 180,000 3,536,527 2,425,200 303,651 1,923,009
119,443,838
2,769,246 1,150,000
1,650,000 5,569,246
113,874,592
2,059 1,234

Redirection Level

Funds

To Redirect

Additions

(3,921,254) (601,559) (8,912) (391,125) (147,237)

3,846,195 552,864 2,259 391,125 319,737

(96,931) (401,468)
(10,368)

234,411 79,000 16,175

(176,826)

134,485

(5,755,680)

5,576,251

(5,755,680) (80)

5,576,251 81

Redirection Totals
88,297,603 11,652,057
252,485 2,100,000
731,149 233,221 1,934,033 3,332,360 2,405,455 180,000 3,494,186 2,425,200 303,651 1,923,009
119,264,409

Enhancements 225,640 1,350 7,560
2,275,720 14,700
9,000 3,300
811,225 3,348,495

Totals
88,523,243 11,653,407
260,045 4,375,720
745,849 233,221 1,934,033 3,341,360 2,408,755 180,000 3,494,186 2,425,200 303,651 2,734,234
122,612,904

2,769,246 1,150,000
1,650,000 5,569,246 113,695,163
2,060 1,234

3,348,495 9

2,769,246 1,150,000
1,650,000 5,569,246 117,043,658
2,069 1,234

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
F.Y.1999 Budget Summary

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

ADJUSTMENTS TO CURRENT BUDGET

F.Y. 1998 STATE APPROPRIATIONS 1. Annualize the cost ofthe F.Y. 1998 salary adjustment. 2. Adjust personal services.

113,703,569 872,698 (701,675)

ADJUSTED BASE

113,874,592

REDIRECTION FUNDS

FUNDS TO REDIRECT 1. Reassign 84 sworn positions (74 FTEs) from normal patrol to concentrated special enforcement. 2. Convert the accident reporting database from the DOAS mainframe to a PC based system. 3. Eliminate 2 positions, 1 at the Police Academy and 1 at the Fire Academy, and reduce operating expenses associated with the delivery of classes. 4. Reallocate 1 position from the Administrative Hearing Division ($28,518) and redirect various operating expenses ($42,838) at the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council. 5. Streamline the operations of the Public Safety Training Center by eliminating 14 part-time employees, 3 contract positions, 3 positions ($317,076) and regular operating expenses ($693). 6. Reduce the Peace Officer Training Grants object class by 5%. 7. Reduce funds in various object classes in the Firefighter Standards and Training Council ($23,368) and Office of Highway Safety ($16,175).

(4,585,097) (458,542) (106,547)
(71,356)
(317,769)
(176,826) (39,543)

Total Funds to Redirect

(5,755,680)

ADDITIONS 1. Assign 84 troopers (74 FTEs) to create specialized collision reconstruction teams ($1,475,920) and to conduct concentrated enforcement on 1-95 for drug interdiction ($374,400), on Atlanta interstates for speed and seatbelt enforcement ($1,720,410), and in Thomasville for traffic accident prevention ($1,014,367). 2. Convert the accident reporting database from the DOAS mainframe to a PC based system, including the addition of 1 position and operating costs. 3. Add 1 instructor and operating expenses to the Police Academy ($54,971) and 3 instructors, operating expenses and basic subsistence to Public Safety Training Center ($295,892) in order to offer the "Judgmental Use of Deadly Force" basic class. 4. Provide funds to the Peace Officer Training Grants for changes to the subsistence regulation. 5. Reassign 1 position to the Certification Division to help with the increasing number of applications and add 1 investigator coordinator at POSTe. 6. Add 1 instructor and operating expenses to the Fire Academy to implement statewide testing of volunteer firefighters. 7. Increase personal services for a customer satisfaction representative ($44,218) and operating expenses ($20,000) at the Public Safety Training Center. 8. Increase telecommunications for expanded communications for the Office of Highway Safety.

4,585,097
308,565 350,863
134,485 71,356 45,492 64,218 16,175

Total Additions

5,576,251

TOTAL REDIRECTION LEVEL

113,695,163

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY -- F.Y. 1998 Budget Summ~ry

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDAnONS

ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

ENHANCEMENTS . 1. Increase driver license processing due to the renewal cycle and impacts of instant issuance. 2. Increase the number of replacement vehicles by 106 in DPS with a replacement schedule of 120,000 miles. 3. Provide operating expenses and 9 positions for 3 new license renewal sites. 4. Replace 4 POSTC investigator vehicles that have over 125,000 miles.

811,225 2,211,500
261,550 64,220

TOTAL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

3,348,495

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

117,043,658

429

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Functional Budget Summary

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

Budget Unit A 1. Administration 2. Driver Services

TOTAL

STATE

19,334,349 22,137,868

17,834,349 22,137,868

TOTAL
21,725,541 23,377,513

STATE
20,225,541 23,377,513

3. Field Operations Total Budget Unit A

59,718,474 101,190,691

59,568,474 99,540,691

59,315,027 104,418,081

59,165,027 102,768,081

ATTACHED AGENCIES

Budget Unit B

1. Georgia Police Academy

1,179,198

1,089,198

1,189,423

1,099,423

2. Georgia Fire Academy

1,133,947

1,023,947

1,135,440

1,025,440

3. Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council

464,482

464,482

443,982

443,982

4. Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council

1,417,555

1,417,555

1,491,333

1,491,333

5. Public Safety Training Center

10,790,444

9,840,444

10,841,893

9,891,893

6. Governor's Office of Highway Safety

3,051,769

327,252

3,092,752

323,506

Total Budget Unit B

18,037,395

14,162,878

18,194,823

14,275,577

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

119,228,086 113,703,569

122,612,904

117,043,658

RECOMMENDED APPROPRIATION: The Department of Public Safety is the budget unit for which the following State Fund Appropriation is recommended for F.Y. 1999: $117,043,658.

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is responsible for'protecting the lives of Georgia's citizens as they travel the state's highways. The department provides a safe environment by enforcing traffic and criminal laws, investigating accidents, and encouraging safe driving practices. The agency regulates drivers to ensure minimum safety standards, knowledge and driving skills are met. The department's troopers work to reduce accidents and injuries by discouraging speeding, encouraging seat belt use, and by stopping drivers under the influence of drugs and alcohol. They also provide law enforcement assistance and emergency response to the public and criminal justice community.
A staff of 1,897 employees (including 889 sworn positions), support the operations of the Department of Public Safety's - Budget Unit A. DPS also has 6 agencies in Budget Unit B attached for administrative purposes. The 3 functional budgets which comprise Budget Unit A are:
ADMINISTRATION The administrative and management direction for the
Department of Public Safety, including the coordination and support services of the 6 attached agencies, are provided by this function.
DRIVER SERVICES The issuance of driver's licenses, permits and the
administratk'll of the commercial driver's license program are carried out by the Driver Services function at 55 license facilities and 29 renewal stations throughout the state. Additional responsibilities include suspension and reinstatement of driver's licenses and school bus safety program certification and inspection.
FIELD OPERATIONS More commonly known as the State Patrol, this
function is responsible for accident control, traffic and speed enforcement, drug interdiction, and protection of the public roads and highways. To carry out its duties, the State Patrol operates 48 patrol posts and 7 aviation hangers statewide.

ATTACHED AGENCIES The following 6 attached agencies, including 162
authorized positions, comprise Budget Unit B: The Georgia Public Safety Training Center provides
instruction and support services for the training of state and local law enforcement officers, firefighters, correctional officers and emergency personnel.
The Georgia Police Academy conducts mandated basic training for state law enforcement agencies. The academy also provides advanced and specialized training to improve the knowledge, skills and performance of law enforcement officers.
The Georgia Fire Academy is primarily responsible for providing training to full-time, volunteer and industrial firefighters in Georgia. Emergency medical, rescue and hazardous materials training for firefighters and other emergency services personnel are also provided by the Fire Academy.
The Firefighter Standards and Training Council is responsible for establishing uniform standards for the employment and training of firefighters. Additionally, the council establishes curriculum requirements and approves schools and facilities for the purpose of fire training.
The Peace Officer Standards and Training Council is responsible for improving law enforcement in the state by enforcing legislatively established standards for the employment and training of peace officers. The citizens of Georgia can be assured the adequate protection of persons and property through the establishment of minimum standards and professionalism developed and supported by law enforcement training.
The Governor's Office of Highway Safety is responsible for the development and administration of statewide highway safety programs. The agency coordinates programs funded through federal highway grants designed to reduce the number of highway deaths and to promote safety.
AUTHORITY Title 25, 35 and 40 of the Official Code of Georgia
Annotated; Georgia Laws 1980, Act 875 and Act 866.

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Strategies and Services

The Department of Public Safety

(DPS) is responsible for protecting

the lives of Georgia's citizens by

making the state's highways safer. As

the largest law enforcement agency in

the State of Georgia, the department

is involved in regulating drivers,

enforcing traffic and criminal laws,

and promoting safe driving practices.

In F.Y. 1997, the department's

troopers made nearly 12,000

interstate arrests, investigated 32,000

accidents, and made over 21,000 DUI

arrests.

These efforts have

contributed to saving lives and

decreasing the number of crashes and

injuries in Georgia.

In F.Y. 1999, the Governor has

continued his support for the

department's efforts to increase the

safety of the state's highways by

increasing concentrated enforcement

in troubled areas.

HIGHWAY SAFETY

The department's highway safety

program consists of the following

functions which are performed by the

Georgia State Patrol:

Speed Limit Enforcement--The

department wrote more than 275,000

citations for speeding in F.Y. 1997 as

part of its ongoing effort to reduce

highway speed and save lives.

Further, the department implemented

an intensive speed enforcement

program, known as Operation

Hardnose, designed to target problem

drivers in the Atlanta area. Operation

Hardnose consists of 50 troopers in

concentrated patrols on metro

interstates and has resulted in

thousands of tickets and warnings

being issued.

Because of the success of

Operation Hardnose, the Governor

has recommended that this program

be expanded in F. Y. 1998 to other

metro areas in the state, including

Augusta, Columbus, Macon and

Savannah.

DUI

Enforcement--The

department has initiated several

intensive DUI projects in the past

several years, including a 10-trooper

task force funded by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. Targeting DUI drivers is crucial since there was I fatality for every 21 crashes in Georgia involving alcohol or drugs in 1995. DUI related crashes account for 3.8% of crashes but 34% of the fatalities.
Star GSP--One of the first proactive responses to DUI drivers came in 1994 as the department unveiled a proposal to involve the average citizen in the statewide crackdown on drunk and drug impaired drivers. By dialing *GSP, any driver with a cellular phone may immediately contact the nearest State Patrol Post to report an impaired driver. The program has been very successful, accounting for almost 900 DUI arrests in F.Y. 1997.
Seat Belt and Child Restraint Enforcement--With the passage of Georgia's primary seat belt enforcement law, the State of Georgia has made a commitment to seat belt enforcement. According to studies, proper use of safety belts and child safety seats can reduce the likelihood death and injury by 40-50%. The department's troopers and the Office of Highway Safety have enhanced the public's awareness of seat belt safety through aggressive enforcement and through numerous public service announcements targeting seat belt usage. In F.Y. 1998, the department implemented operation "Strap 'N Snap," which is focusing on seatbelt and child restraint usage. During the first month of F.Y. 1998, 30,000 citations were written in this operation.
DRIVER'S LICENSE ISSUANCE The Governor supports the
department's efforts to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities involving teenage drivers. The leading cause of death in U.S. teenagers is motor vehicle crashes and young drivers experience a disproportionately higher rate of

motor vehicle crashes than other aged drivers. According to the Office of Highway Safety, 108 of every 100,000 drivers under 18 were involved in a fatal crash. This is 3 times as many traffic deaths as drivers who are 24 years or older.
Young drivers are involved in more deadly crashes than other age groups due to a number of factors, including a lack of driving experience, a tendency to drive faster, driving more at night, not wearing
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seat belts, having more passengers in their vehicles, and not being able to handle the effects of alcohol.
During the 1997 Session, the Legislature passed Governor Miller's new "graduated" driver's license law. The law has 3-stages:
Stage 1 - Age 15: Learner's permit earned after passing knowledge test. This license is valid for 2 years.
Stage 2 - Age 16-17: A Class "D" license is earned after a road test. The law has limits on nighttime driving, seatbelts and passengers. The driver can receive a Class "C" license if for 12 months the driver is not convicted of certain crimes.
Stage 3 - Age 18: Driver earns a Class "C" (regular) license, after meeting all requirements. The law also includes strictet standards for DUI and school suspensions.

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY -- Strategies and Services

As part of Governor Miller's directive to improve service at overcrowded driver's license facitities, the department opened 5 more license renewal sites in 1996. Combined with the 25 previously opened, these 29 service-oriented facilities renewed over 450,000 driver's licenses in F.Y. 1997. In the F.Y. 1999, the Governor has recommended opening 3 additional renewal sites to assist with long lines in congested areas.
Another step to improve service is the introduction of computerized digital imaging license issuance in the fall of 1996. Digital imaging makes it possible for the department to issue a renewal driver's license inunediately, rather than 45 days. A digital imaging system does not require film or a camera; instead, the image is captured by a computer using a video camera and printed using a color printer. Over-the-counter instant issuance has significantly improved the efficiency and quality of service.
DRUG INTERDICTION The nature of the job performed
by a trooper has changed significantly over the last decade. Georgia State Patrol Troopers are placing increased emphasis on drug interdiction and eradication, both as a byproduct of normal traffic enforcement, and through involvement in state and federal task forces. An example of one of these task forces is the Governor's Task Force on Drug Eradication, which is supported by the State Patrol and its aviation unit. In F.Y. 1997, GSP troopers and pilots seized over $450,000 in currency, more than 20 kilos of cocaine, and more than 600 pounds of marijuana. The department has added 2 programs to its drug interdiction. The Indoor Marijuana Growth Task Force is funded through the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. This program has added to the number of seizures the department has had. The department also developed a K-9 program of drug detection dogs to assist with seizure efforts.

TRAINING The State of Georgia has almost
42,000 peace officers in approximately 950 state, county and local law enforcement agencies. To be certified, law enforcement personnel are required to complete a minimum prescribed 384-hour basic mandate course. Peace officers are also required to complete a minimum of 20 hours of in-service training annually to maintain certification. The following agencies attached to DPS for administrative purposes are critical in providing training to state and local law enforcement personnel: Police Academy, Fire Academy, Firefighter Standards and Training Council, Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, and the Public Safety Training Center.

In F.Y. 1999, the Governor recommends $350,863 for the Public Safety Training Center and Police Academy to coordinate with the 10 regional and 3 departmental academies to develop a "Judgmental Use of Deadly Force" basic training course. This course adds 16 hours to the basic course. The emphasis of the course will be family violence, crime victim services, cultural diversity, terrorism, gangs and elder abuse. The course will focus around simulation training ("shoot-don't shoot" situations) rather than "live fire".

37% Increase in the Number of Active Law Enforcement Officers

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

DRIVER'S SERVICES

PURPOSE: Improve the quality of driving in Georgia through the regulation (licensure, suspension, revocation and reinstatement of licenses) of individuals as being capable and deserving of the privilege to drive.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Perform licensing function in an efficient, cost-effective and customer-oriented manner.

In response to a customer satisfaction survey of individuals receiving their license, an average score of 65 will be maintained with no month below 60.

All local courts will be part of a statewide court automation program (electronic transfer of citations.)

Increase local courts' participation in the citation automation program to 50% and by 10% each successive year.

TRAFFIC LAW ENFORCEMENT

PURPOSE: Provide the citizens of Georgia with safe highways and roads through the enforcement of motor vehicle laws.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Increase the safety of motor vehicle occupants by increasing the usage of motor vehicle occupancy restraints.

Increase the use of motor vehicle occupant restraints from 62.1% to 75%.

Ensure children's safety while traveling on school buses, by preventing children's injuries as a result of school bus driver error.

No children will be injured as a result of driver error or poor driver judgement.

Reduce the number of drivers violating traffic laws while traveling the roadways ofthe state.

Reduce motor vehicle crash fatalities caused by alcohol or drugs by 3% from 508 to 493.

Reduce motor vehicle crash fatalities caused by excessive speed by 3% from 376 to 365.

Reduce the average speed on metro interstates 3% from 69.8 to 67.7 miles per hour.

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Attached Agencies
Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

GEORGIA PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL

PEACE OFFICER CERTIFICATION, REGULATION AND TRAINING STANDARDS

PURPOSE: Establish and regulate certification and training standards for peace officers, individually and collectively, to ensure the highest degree of professional conduct in public service.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Ensure all peace officers and other criminal justice professionals meet and maintain certification and training standards.

Process applications for certification of peace officers and communications officers and issue Basic Course Authorization Forms within 5 working days for complete and correct applications. (interim activity measure.)

Educate departments on the applications process in order to reduce the error rate on applications. (interim activity measure.)

Provide administrative due process in cases of alleged peace officer misconduct and ensure compliance with sanctions.

Maintain the quality and case resolution rate with current investigative staff. (interim activity measure.)

Perform compliance audits in 90% of all agencies within 3 years. (interim activity measure.)

Receive and process all appeals through the hearings process within 12 months. (interim efficiency measure.)

GEORGIA FIREFIGHTER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL

FIREFIGHTER AND FIRE DEPARTMENT CERTIFICATION

PURPOSE: Certify Georgia's Firefighters and Georgia's Fire Departments.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

All of Georgia's firefighters and fire departments will be certified and in compliance with state law.

All paid fire departments will be audited and certified for compliance with state laws. (interim activity measure.)

Ten percent of volunteer fire departments will be audited and certified for compliance with state laws. (interim activity measure.)

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY -- Results-Based Budgeting Attached Agencies

GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY

TRAFFIC RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

PURPOSE: IdentifY and analyze highway safety problems, and provide information for efficient and effective allocation of resources to address highway safety problems.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Develop a benchmark database (highway safety priorities) with capacity for on-line and paper distribution.

IdentifY 10 primary benchmarks (highway safety priorities) and their economic costs.

Increase from 1 to 5 the number of pilot projects sites for automated, encoded data, capable oftimely and accurate linkages to other Highway Safety Agencies.

INCREASE AND PROMOTE HIGHWAY AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY

PURPOSE: Develop a comprehensive state and local highway safety program and local community partnerships including public information and local involvement in order to educate the motoring public and deter risky behavior, to reduce the number of fatalities, injuries and costs resulting from traffic accidents.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Reduce crashes for all users of Georgia's roadways through broad-based programs in enforcement and public information and education activities.

Reduce alcohol and drug-related crashes from 34% (1995) to 32%.

Reduce the rate of speed-related fatal crash involvement per 100,000 drivers from 3.5 (1995) to 3.4.

Three percent reduction in the number of fatal crashes among drivers ages 16-17 to measure the effectiveness ofthe new graduated licensing law.

Obtain a reduction in the rates of fatal and injury alcohol/drug related crashes.

Reduce the rate of alcohol or drug-related fatal crash involvement per 100,000 drivers for drivers age 16-20 from 662.2 (1995) to 640.

COMMUNITY INTERVENTION AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY

PURPOSE: Create and monitor expanded local community partnerships to increase localized, community-level responses for all causes of highway safety crashes, injuries and fatalities.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Reduce crashes for all users of Georgia's roadways through community level information and education programs.

Increase in Network of Employers for Traffic Safety membership by 2% between 1995 and 1998.

Increase child safety seat usage rate to 74%.

Increase safety belt use rate to 75%.

Pedestrian injuries in Fulton County will be reduced by 10%.

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A reduction in pedestrian fatality rate per population sizes of 100,000.

Bicycle helmet use among adults and youths will increase by 5%.

GEORGIA PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING CENTER

LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING

PURPOSE: Develop, deliver and facilitate training which promotes professionalism and competency within the ranks of Georgia's public safety agencies.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Enhance the individual law enforcement officer's ability to protect life, property and public order while adhering to the principles of due process and equal protection under the law.

In the following courses, the students will achieve the successful completion rate: "On Campus" and "Off Campus" courses - 95% Emergency Vehicle Operations Course - 85% Basic Communications Officer - 95% Basic Peace Officer Mandate Courses - 80% "In-Service" Mandate Training - 95% Sheriff and Chief of Police Executive Training - 95% Chiefs Mandate School- 95%

Develop a law enforcement officer competency survey to evaluate officer's ability after certification.

GEORGIA POLICE ACADEMY

SPECIALIZED LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING

PURPOSE: Provide training courses in specialized and advanced subjects and high liability programs to improve law enforcement personnel's knowledge, skills and performance in the execution of their duties; and to provide mandated basic and in-service programs to the state's coroners.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide for the safety of the lives and property of the citizens of Georgia through identification, development, and presentation of specialized and advanced subject matter training to assist law enforcement in their mission.

In the following courses, the students will achieve the successful completion rate: "On Campus" and "Off Campus" courses - 95% Mandated In-Service Coroner Course - 95%

Develop a law enforcement officer competency survey to evaluate officer's ability after certification.

Coroners will be competent in the use of forensic techniques to carry out required duties without challenge to their fmdings.

In the Basic Coroner Course, the students will achieve the successful completion rate of 95%.

Develop a law enforcement officer competency survey to evaluate officer's ability after certification.

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GEORGIA FIRE ACADEMY

FIREFIGHTER TRAINING

PURPOSE: Develop and provide training for Georgia's state, local and volunteer fIrefighters, emergency medical services and industrial personnel.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide for the safety and protection from fires of the lives and property ofthe general public.

In the following courses, the students will achieve the successful completion rate: "On Campus" and "Off Campus" Courses - 95% Basic Mandate Courses - 95%

Develop an industry personnel and volunteer firefighter surveys to evaluate students' ability after certification.

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Results-Based Budgeting

Program Fund Allocations

AGENCY PROGRAMS 1. Driver's Services 2. Traffice Law Enforcement
TOTAL ATTACHED AGENCY PROGRAMS
1. Peace Officer Certification, Regulation and Training Standards
2. Firefighter and Fire Department Certification 3. Traffic Records Management System 4. Increase and Promote Highway and Motor
Vehicle Safety 5. Community Intervention and Motor
Vehicle Safety 6. Law Enforcement Training 7. Specialized Law Enforcement Training 8. Firefighter Training TOTAL TOTAL APPROPRIATION

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

28,882,882 72,307,809 101,190,691

27,513,245 72,027,446 99,540,691

1,417,555

1,417,555

464,482 173,673 1,178,632

464,482 82,237 123,932

1,699,464

121,083

10,790,444 1,179,198 1,133,947 18,037,395
119,228,086

9,840,444 1,089,198 1,023,947 14,162,878 113,703,569

F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

30,030,464 74,387,617 104,418,081

28,660,415 74,107,666 102,768,081

1,491,333

1,491,333

443,982 168,162 1,216,068

443,982 85,085 136,063

1,708,522

102,358

10,841,893 1,189,423 1,135,440 18,194,823 122,612,904

9,891,893 1,099,423 1,025,440 14,275,577 117,043,658

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Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Employer Contributions Payments to ERS Total Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

F.Y.1996 Expenditures
12,740,000 575,000
13,315,000 13,315,000

F.Y.1997 Expenditures

F.Y.1998 Current Budget

13,637,500 575,000
14,212,500 14,212,500

14,535,000 575,000
15,110,000 15,110,000

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection

Level

Enhancements

Totals

14,535,000 575,000
15,110,000 15,110,000

14,535,000 575,000
15,110,000 15,110,000

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Financial Summary

F.Y. 1999 Governor's Recommendations

Budget Classes/Fund Sources

Adjusted Base

Redirection Level

Funds

To Redirect

Additions

Redirection Totals

Enhancements

Totals

Employer Contributions Payment to ERS Total Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

14,535,000 575,000
15,110,000 15,110,000

14,535,000 575,000
15,110,000 15,110,000

14,535,000 575,000
15,110,000 15,110,000

RECOMMENDED APPROPRIATION: The Public School Employers' Retirement System is the budget unit for which the following State Fund Appropriation for F.Y. 1999 is recommended: $15,110,000.

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PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Total Budgeted Positions as of October 1, 1997 -- 140

Commissioners 10

I
Administrative Support

Transportation Division

I
Utilities Division

19

58

53

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Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget ClassesIFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

F.Y.1996 Expenditures
6,796,053 720,681 213,884 96,467 16,377 317,078
2,179,556 314,639 141,466
10,796,201

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
7,012,308 708,613 214,700 14,865 43,257 324,418
1,956,234 454,511 161,354
10,890,260

F.Y.1998 Current Budget
7,389,185 643,921 277,556 204,500 61,826 330,108
1,266,590 399,811 158,378
10,731,875

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection

Level

Enhancements

Totals

7,930,687 573,421 217,556 126,000 88,046 330,108
1,067,781 319,211 190,808
10,843,618

399,090 155,981 86,500 229,000 31,000
2,486 1,000 85,500 42,034
1,032,591

8,329,777 729,402 304,056 355,000 119,046 332,594
1,068,781 404,711 232,842
11,876,209

2,799,517 16,273
2,815,790 7,980,411
141 46

2,623,535
2,623,535 8,266,725
140 55

2,249,634
2,249,634 8,482,241
140 55

2,532,354
2,532,354 8,311,264
140 55

656,271
656,271 376,320
12 10

3,188,625
3,188,625 8,687,584
152 65

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Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Financial Summary

F.Y. 1999 Governor's Recommendations

Adjusted Base
7,479,307 643,921 277,556 204,500 61,826 330,108
1,266,590 399,811 158,378
10,821,997

Redirection Level

Funds

To Redirect

Additions

(70,500) (60,000) (78,500) (30,000)
(2,309) (80,600)
(321,909)

56,220
32,430 88,650

Redirection Totals
7,479,307 573,421 217,556 126,000 88,046 330,108
1,264,281 319,211 190,808
10,588,738

Enhancements
310,900 81,522 86,500
225,000 31,000
(34,136) 72,250 32,034
805,070

2,483,315

(84,800)

2,398,515

629,656

2,483,315 8,338,682
140 55

(84,800) (237,109)

88,650

2,398,515 8,190,223
140 55

629,656 175,414
12 10

Totals 7,790,207
654,943 304,056 351,000 119,046 330,108 1,230,145 391,461 222,842 11,393,808
3,028,171
3,028,171 8,365,637
152 65

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F.Y. 1999 Budget Summary
ADJUSTMENTS TO CURRENT BUDGET , F.Y. 1998 STATE APPROPRIATIONS 1. Annualize the cost of the F.Y. 1998 salary adjustment. 2. Reduce state funds due to a recalculation of federal funds.

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS
8,482,241 75,000
(218,559)

ADJUSTED BASE
REDIRECTION FUNDS
FUNDS TO REDIRECT 1. Redirect operating expenses.
Total Funds to Redirect
ADDITIONS 1. Upgrade audio/visual equipment in the hearing room ($56,220) and the phone system for the Administration and Utilities Divisions ($32,430). 2. Fund salary adjustments for various positions and a 10% increase for the enforcement staff to be effective October 1, 1998.
Total Additions
TOTAL REDIRECTION LEVEL
ENHANCEMENT FUNDS
ENHANCEMENTS 1. Add 10 enforcement officers, 1 secretary, necessary equipment and 10 new vehicles to the Motor Carrier Safety Program (total: $787,070 - 80% federally funded). These positions will be assigned to high traffic areas to ensure that motor carrier drivers operating in Georgia meet all state and federal safety regulations. 2. Upgrade the telecommunication system to handle automated call distribution. 3. Add 1 information referral specialist to help handle consumer inquiries and complaints. (Transfer funds from per diem, fees and contracts to personal services.)
TOTAL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

8,338,682
(237,109) (237,109)
88,650 See Pay Package
88,650 8,190,223
157,414
18,000 Yes
175,414

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

8,365,637

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Functional Budget Summary

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Administration 2. Transportation 3. Utilities TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

TOTAL 2,185,724 3,561,341 4,984,810 10,731,875

STATE 2,185,724 1,541,099 4,755,418 8,482,241

TOTAL 2,269,891 4,243,810 4,880,107 11,393,808

STATE 2,269,891 1,446,500 4,649,246 8,365,637

RECOMMENDED APPROPRIATION: The Public Service Commission is the budget unit for which the following State Fund Appropriation is recommended for F.Y. 1999: $8,365,637.

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PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Roles and Responsibilities

The Public Service Commission is responsible for regul~ting public utility and transportation industries under its jurisdiction. The commission ensures that consumers receive adequate and reliable service at reasonable rates. At the same time, however, the commission must provide regul~ted companies the opportunity to earn a fair return on their investments.
The Public Service Commission is a quasi-legislative, quasi-judicial agency consisting of a 5-member board of commissioners elected by statewide general election for a 6-year term. The agency also has a staff of engineers, auditors, analysts, inspectors, enforcement officers and others who perform a variety of technical, enforcement and administrative duties. The commission is organized into 3 divisions: the Transportation Division, the Utilities Division and the Administrative Division. The Administrative Division handles support and coordination services for the entire commission.
JURISDICTION The Public Service Commission has jurisdiction over
the following services: Transportation--Railroads, commercial transport of
persons or property on state highways (not including school buses, taxicabs, buses, tow trucks, and several others), dock or wharfage companies, terminal station companies and miscellaneous others.
Utilities--Gas and electric light and power companies, natural gas storage, transmission, and distribution facilities, telephone and telegraph companies, and for-hire radio communications and dispatch systems.
These industries must abide by the rules and regulations promulgated by the Public Service Commission and must request approval for any changes in the rates, types or quality of services provided.

TRANSPORTATION In its regulation of the transportation industry, the
commission strives to provide a viable and safe motor and rail transportation system for the benefit of the public. The commission's Transportation Division enforces state and federal laws and regulations governing the operation of trucks, buses and other regulated motor carriers. The division inspects maintenance and driver's records, enforces safety standards, checks insurance requirements and investigates complaints about service or rates.
UTILITIES In regulating public utilities, the commission exercises
jurisdiction over the rates and types of service most of Georgia's citizens receive. The commission oversees the safety and maintenance of 500 miles of natural gas transmission lines and over 20,000 miles of distribution lines that transport over one-third of the state's energy supply to 2 million gas customers.
Regulated public utility companies are required to keep the commission informed of their operations and fmancial status. The commission's Utilities Division audits fmancial reports and analyzes rate filings, fuel recovery cases and other matters filed by regulated gas, electric and telephone companies.
When regulated companies request permission to change rates or services, the commission may conduct hearings and subpoena witnesses to gather evidence regarding the need for any changes. The commission staff prepares background information, conducts fmancial analyses and forecasting, and provides technical assistance to the commissioners.
AUTHORITY Title 46 of Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Strategies and Services

The Public Service Commission

(pS!=) has exclusive power to decide

what are fair and reasonable rates for

services under its jurisdiction. With

few exceptions, the commission

det~nnines what rates utilities and

other regulated telecommunications

and transportation industries can

charge, and the service they must

provide to the public. Therefore, the

commission's actions affect citizens

every time they pick up a telephone,

turn on a light or purchase

merchandise transported by a truck.

The responsibilities of the Public

Service Commission include:

Reviewing requests from

regulated industries to change rates.

Improving the safety of

Georgia's transportation system and

natural gas operations.

Providing for long range

planning to promote efficient use of

energy resources.

Facilitating competition and

ensuring a good quality of service in

the new natural gas and

telecommunications

competitive

environment.

Responding to complaints.

The scope of jurisdiction and

responsibilities are changing for the

commission. In 1995, the General

Assembly passed legislation to

deregulate telecommunications. In

1997, the Legislature passed

legislation to deregulate the natural

gas industry with the deregulation of

the electric industry inevitable. By

deregulating these utilities, the

mission of the commission will

change from a regulator to a supporter

of competition.

In fulfilling its responsibilities,

the commission holds hearings on

various rate cases, conducts vehicle

safety inspections and gas safety

inspections,

and

handles

approximately 3,000 consumer

complaints about regulated services.

The commission is authorized to

investigate and gather evidence, issue

orders, hear appeals, and institute

court proceedings to enforce its

decisions, rules and regulations.

ROADSIDE INSPECTIONS One of the objectives of the
Public Service Commission is to improve the safety of the highways to reduce accidents. The program is

without certification do not operate within the state and that drivers meet state and federal regulations. The Governor has recommended 11 additional positions (10 enforcement

Commercial Vehicle Crashes

13,800

11,800

12,000

12,100

1994

1995

1996

1997

Years

o Injuries

IBCrashes

218 Commercial Vehicle Fatalities
217

1994

1995

1996

1997

Years

named the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). The federal government provides a 80% federal / 20% state match for this program. Each year 15 million commercial motor vehicles travel Georgia's roads. Currently, the commission has 35 enforcement officers that ensure that trucks

officers and 1 secretary) in the F.Y. 1999 budget. These positions will be assigned to high traffic areas, i.e. Atlanta, Savannah or the 1-75 corridor.
Enforcement officers perform 5 different levels of random inspections. Level I is the North American Standard Inspection which

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includes both the driver and the safety checks ensure pipes are not

The Telecommunications Bill

vehicle. All mechanical parts of the rusting, proper pressure regulation addresses 5 major areas:

truck are manually tested, and all and safeguards are in place, proper

Local Exchange Competition:

pap~rwork and driver condition are odorant is in use to warn of leaks, and Companies can obtain authority to

surveyed. The other levels are:

employee drug testing is conducted.

provide local and long distance

Level II: Walk-Around Driver/

The commission is responsible service.

Vehicle Inspection. (Not as detailed

for inspecting 84 municipal gas

Interconnection Rates: The

as a'Level I.)

systems, 126 master meter operators, market will set rates and conditions of

Level III: Driver-only Inspection.
Level IV: Special Inspection.
Level V: Vehicle-only Inspection.
The officers perform about 30,000 truck inspections each year.

2 transportation pipelines, 2 publicly held gas systems, 5 liquefied natural gas plants, and 2 direct sales interstate pipeline suppliers. In addition to inspections, the inspectors conduct annual gas safety training seminars for gas system operators.

service. Basic Service Charges: Basic
service rates are the rates in effect when the law went into place. Within the first 5 years, the law does allow for rate increases based on a formula.
Universal Access Fund: The

Each officer is certified by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council and specially trained to inspect motor vehicles. In addition, the enforcement officers are the only law enforcement officers specially trained to inspect trucks hauling hazardous materials or waste in Georgia. The officers inspect about 5,000 vehicles transporting hazardous materials each year. Officers also assist at the scene of hazardous materials incidents and conduct follow-up investigations.
RATE CASES The Public Service Commission
and its staff review and analyze requests by regulated industries to establish new rates, offer new services, modify existing services or

INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLANS
Since 1991, Georgia's 2 investorowned electric power companies have been required to file an integrated resource plan (IRP) with the commission at least every 3 years. The purpose of the IRP is to promote a long-term approach to providing energy and encouraging energy conservation.
The IRP includes the utility's energy and demand forecasts over a 20-year period. The commission evaluates the IRP for its feasibility, reliability, and cost. In addition, the commission must certify new construction of electric plants and monitor the construction process to ensure costs are kept within budget.

commission will collect a percentage of gross revenues from all telephone companies to help provide telephone service in rural areas.
Extended Area Service Hearings: Extended Area Service allows toll-free calling between areas where the central telephone offices are within 25 miles or less apart.
The Natural Gas Bill directly impacts 2 investor-owned utilities, Atlanta Gas Light Company and United Cities Gas Company. These 2 companies will maintain the gas lines and sell gas to marketers. The marketers in tum will sell the gas to the customers. The cost that the gas companies charge the marketers will stay regulated. Marketers will offer competitive prices to the end users, residential and small business

implement new technology. At the

customers. The law includes

rate hearings, both the utility and the DEREGULATION OF THE safeguards so that the marketers do

commission's staff present testimony TELECOMMICATIONS AND not "cherry pick" customers and leave

concerning fmancial and technical NATURAL GAS INDUSTRIES

other customers unserved or paying

information. Expert testimony and

The Telecommunications and higher prices. Customers can expect

public witnesses are also heard during Competition Development Act of a choice on their gas service in late

the hearing. After all the testimony is 1995 became effective July 1, 1995. 1998. PSC has established processes

presented, the commissioners decide The goal of the new law is to open up to begin the review and needed

what, if any, rate/service changes are competition for local telephone certification for competition to occur.

granted.

markets with the result of lower rates

The new telecommunication and

for consumers. In 1997, the General natural gas regulations change the

GAS PIPELINE SAFETY

Assembly passed the Natural Gas responsibilities of the commission.

The Public Service Commission Competition and Deregulation Act. The laws should provide customers

ensures that natural gas is delivered to This legislation deregulates segments with lower bills and more efficient

consumers through the safest possible of the natural gas industry. The service.

system by inspecting gas suppliers, commission has gone from a regulator

pipelines, storage facilities, systems of monopoly local service providers

and operators. This program is the to a facilitator of competition while

,

Gas Pipeline Safety Program which is protecting the public against unfair

funded 50% federal / 50% state. The competition and abuse of market

position.

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NATURAL GAS PIPELINE SAFETY

PURPOSE: To protect the customer, providers and the general public from injury, and property and environment from damage caused by fires, explosions, and other accidents involving Georgia's natural gas pipelines.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Ensure that no natural gas fires, explosions or other accidents are due to systems operators failing to comply with all applicable state and federal natural gas pipeline safety regulations.

Reduce the number of natural gas fires, explosions or other accidents due to systems operators non-compliance with applicable natural gas pipeline safety regulations by 10% per year on a rolling 5-yearbasis starting in F.Y. 1999.

Reduce third party damage to Georgia's natural gas pipelines by ensuring that contractors, operators and the general public are aware of and use the Utilities Protection Center (UPC) "Call Before You Dig" program.

Reduce the number of natural gas fires, explosions or other accidents resulting from third party damages by 10% per year on a rolling 5-year basis starting in F.Y. 1999 due to failure to use the Utilities Protection Center (UPC) "Call Before You Dig" program.

UTILITIES REGULATION (TELECOMMUNICATIONS, NATURAL GAS, ELECTRIC)

PURPOSE: To ensure that telecommunications, natural gas and electric utility services under PSC jurisdiction provided in Georgia are affordable and reliable either through traditional economic regulation or through the facilitation of competitive markets.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Ensure that customers can choose their local telephone company from among several competitors so that prices and choices of services will be market-based.

New competitive providers oflocal exchange service in the largest metro areas will have 15% of market share in the aggregate.

For local telephone companies, continue to ensure fair prices and reliable service of non-competitive local exchange companies in accordance with existing statutes (i.e., rate base regulation).

Maintain reasonable rates and reliable service of noncompetitive local exchange companies based on the evidence before the commission.

Ensure that universal telephone service is maintained or enhanced in Georgia.

Local telephone exchange service is provided to at least 94% of all Georgia homes.

Implement an effectively competitive retail natural gas market.

Non-affiliates of existing local distribution companies will have a minimum of 18% market share of natural gas market.

Continue to ensure fair prices for, and reliability of, the natural gas distribution network with economic regulation in accordance with existing statutes (i.e., rate base regulation).

Maintain reasonable rates for, and reliability of, the natural gas distribution network based on the evidence before the commission.

Maintain fair prices and supply of non-competitive utilities as prescribed by law.

Maintain reasonable rates and adequate supply in F.Y. 1999 based on the evidence before the commission.

Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction with telecommunication, natural gas and electric service.

Maintain or reduce the number of complaints received in F.Y. 99 compared F.Y. 98. (The number of "contacts" should rise; reduce the number of "complaints" and the "age" of complaints prior to response/resolution).

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COMMERCIAL VEHICLE AND DRIVER SAFETY

PURPOSE: To maintain and improve commercial driver and vehicle safety to protect lives and property of anyone using Georgia roadways.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Reduce the number of commercial vehicle crashes, injuries and fatalities due to mechanical defects and driver violations of state and federal regulations.

Reduce rate of growth of Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) crashes statewide by 10%.
Reduce rate of growth of CMV crashes statewide due to mechanical defects by 10%.

Reduce rate of growth of CMV crashes statewide due to driver violations by 10%.

Reduce rate of growth of CMV crashes in "high crash corridors" by 10%.

Reduce rate of growth of CMV crashes in "high crash corridors" due to mechanical defects by 10%.

Reduce rate of growth of CMV crashes in "high crash corridors" due to driver violations by 10%.

Ensure that "for hire" motor carriers operating within the state of Georgia maintain proper levels of insurance.

Reduce number of "for hire" motor carriers operating without insurance by 25%.

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Results-Based Budgeting

Program Fund Allocations

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

AGENCY PROGRAMS
1. Natural Gas Pipeline Safety
2. Utilities Regulation (Telecommunications, Natural Gas, Electric)

568,392 6,150,233

339,000 6,150,233

3. Commercial Vehicle and Driver Safety

4,013,250

1,993,008

F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

575,217 6,120,803
4,697,788

344,356 6,120,803
1,900,478

TOTAL APPROPRIAnONS

10,731,875

8,482,241

11,393,808

8,365,637

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Total Budgeted Positions as of October 1, 1997 -- 39,667*

Board ofRegents

Joint Board ofFamily Practice State Medical Education Board Public Telecommunications
Commission

Attached for Administrative Purposes Only
Chancellor

5

I
Senior Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs
19

I
Senior Vice Chancellor
Capital Resources 40

I

Senior Vice Chancellor

Human and External

Resources

23

I
Advisory Council

I
34 Institutions
39580

*Includes positions funded by sponsored operations.

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RECOMMENDED STATE APPROPRIATIONS FOR F.Y. 1999 INCREASE OVERF.Y. 1998 BUDGET REDIRECTION LEVEL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

$1,478,879,425 $17,127,256
$1,419,230,612 $59,648,813

HIGHLIGHTS

$77,884,854 to provide a 6% merit-based pay increase for all University System of Georgia employees in keeping with the Governor's commitment to raise faculty salaries. ($71,962,290 for Unit "A" employees and $5,922,564 for Unit "B" employees). In F.Y. 1998 Georgia is predicted to rank second among Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) states in faculty salaries, up from seventh in F.Y. 1992. The F.Y. 1999 increase should move Georgia into fIrst place among SREB states and will be effective July 1, 1998 for all non-academic personnel and September 1, 1998 for all academic personnel.
$10,200,000 to provide for formula-related increases. This recommendation does not hold the University System accountable for a 7.92% enrollment decrease in the summer of 1996 caused by the 1996 Summer Olympic Games.
$6,000,000 to further preserve and upgrade the technology infrastructure ofthe University System with $1 million designated to implement additional training for faculty and staff in the use of technology.
$2,400,000 to provide additional support for major repairs and rehabilitation (MRR) throughout the University System. This recommendation includes changing the formula to fund 1% of the F.Y. 1997 replacement cost of $4,777,443,410. The current factor is 0.95% of replacement value.
$2,800,000 to support the Partners in Success Initiative, a program designed to improve Georgia's secondary students' readiness for higher education and develop necessary work skills. The recommendation includes $1 million to expand the Post-secondary Readiness Enrichment Program (PREP), $800,000 to support a middle school mentoring project, $200,000 for a prognostic math test to be given to high school juniors and $800,000 for gifted and talented high school programs at the State University of West Georgia and Middle Georgia College.
$840,000 to expand the Intellectual Capital Partnership Program (ICAPP) to develop programs to address existing and anticipated workforce needs in Georgia.

$2,000,000 to provide matching funds for endowed chairs at the following institutions: Armstrong Atlantic State University in Economics ($500,000), Columbus State University in Latin Studies ($500,000) and 2 chairs at Macon College in Information Technology ($1,000,000).
$609,705 for operation and utility expenses at facilities operated by the Agricultural Experiment Stations.
$450,000 for the State Data Center at Georgia Tech to assist with data compilation for the Year 2000 Census.
$278,509 to support Foundations of the Future at the Georgia Tech Research Institute. This program uses higher education knowledge and expertise to assist K-12 decisionmakers in the areas of telecommunications and computing technology.
$145,335,000 in bonds for 8 new construction projects for the University System. The Governor also recommends $6,740,000 for the planning and design of 7 additional projects. The F.Y. 1999 recommendation includes $33,045,000 for 11 projects on the minor capital outlay list. The Miller Administration has funded over $1 billion in construction projects for the University System.
$7,466,000 in lottery funds to continue several of the Chancellor's Special Funding Initiatives. (Includes $4,820,000 for Connecting Teachers and Technology; $180,000 for P-16/PREP; $1,939,000 for GALILEO; and $527,000 for Connecting Students and Services.)
$15,000,000 in lottery funds for the Equipment, Technology and Construction Trust Fund to provide equipment and facilities at all institutions. $3 million is designated for "B" Unit activities.
$3,216,000 in bonds and $3,935,000 in state funds for the Traditional Industries programs (food processing, pulp and paper, and carpet, textile and apparel) to support industry requested research by University System scientists. This investment brings the total amount appropriated to over $37 million since the program began in 1994.

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Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget Classes/Fund Sources

F.Y.1996 Expenditures

Personal Services Educ., Gen., and Dept Svcs Sponsored Operations Regular Operating Expenses Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. Sponsored Operations Special Funding Initiative Office of Minority Business Enterprises Student Education Enrichment Forestry Research Research Consortium Capital Outlay Agricultural Research Advanced Technology Development Center/EDI Capitation Contracts for Family Practice Residency Residency Capitation Grants Student Preceptorships Family Practice Obstetrical Fellowships Pediatric Capitation Grants Internal Medicine Preceptorships Mercer Medical School Grant Morehouse School of Medicine Grant Center for Rehabilitation Technology SREB payments Medical Scholarships Regents' Opportunity Grants Regents' Scholarships Rental Payments to Georgia Military College CRT Inc. Contract at Georgia Tech Research Institute Area Health Education Centers Direct Payment to the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission for Operations (See Unit C for object class details) Lottery Funds (See Unit D for object class details)

1,419,712,924 247,132,068
469,987,026 509,299,028
15,032,118 950,916
364,360 361,496 4,998,525
35,000 2,342,532 1,979,060
3,548,759
2,484,870 146,400
6,619,012 5,549,778
2,072,196
5,397,800 1,347,852
600,000 200,000 1,034,952
219,372
14,227,443
73,370,611

F.Y. 1997 Expenditures
1,493,861,552 258,883,898
541,179,990 572,981,920
19,079,041 466,046
359,714 388,329 6,297,479 250,000 1,489,499 2,282,052
3,864,195
2,119,367 145,500
7,000,000 5,868,890
3,117,374
4,448,650 1,357,718
600,000 200,000 1,122,866
208,403
425,000 14,826,489
78,504,000

F.Y.1998 Current Budget

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection

Level

Enhancements

Totals

1,629,261,431 275,433,799

1,616,994,027 284,633,858

463,006,689 188,499,927
19,622,118 1,491,151

469,647,225 194,479,421 19,622,118
1,491,151

351,860 741,611 6,085,000 419,000 2,497,965 14,189,218

351,860 741,611
2,572,965 15,376,887

3,864,204

4,410,000

2,119,378 146,400

1,974,000 175,500 60,000

480,000

7,210,000 6,044,890

6,973,241 5,846,405

3,049,004

2,762,796

4,653,750 1,386,882
600,000 200,000 1,273,869

4,375,075 1,457,882
600,000 200,000 1,273,869

193,815

179,214

20,836,076

1,637,830,103 284,633,858

20,548,002
8,800,000 45,352

490,195,227 194,479,421 28,422,118
1,536,503

33,372 4,235,000

351,860 774,983 4,235,000

41,940 848,000

2,614,905 16,224,887

4,410,000

1,974,000 175,500 60,000

30,000 30,000 576,800 483,591

510,000 30,000
7,550,041 6,329,996

194,785

2,957,581

75,625 278,960

4,375,075 1,533,507
600,000 200,000 1,552,829

179,214

15,576,961

15,637,634

703,693

16,341,327

33,054,422

26,185,000

26,185,000

Total Funds

2,789,014,098 3,021,327,972 2,680,973,344 2,652,316,739

83,946,196 2,736,262,935

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Financial Summary

F.Y. 1999 Governor's Recommendations

Budget ClasseslFund Sources Adjusted Base

Personal Services Educ., Gen., and Dept Svcs Sponsored Operations
Regular Operating Expenses Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs.
Sponsored Operations Special Funding Initiative Office of Minority Business Enterprises Student Education Enrichment Forestry Research Research Consortium Capital Outlay Agricultural Research Advanced Technology
Development CenterlEDI Capitation Contracts for Family
Practice Residency Residency Capitation Grants Student Preceptorships Family Practice Obstetrical
Fellowships Pediatric Capitation Grants Internal Medicine Preceptorships Mercer Medical School Grant Morehouse School of
Medicine Grant Center for Rehabilitation Technology SREB payments Medical Scholarships Regents' Opportunity Grants Regents' Scholarships Rental Payments to Georgia Military College CRT Inc. Contract at Georgia Tech Research Institute Area Health Education Centers Direct Payment to the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission for Operations* (See Unit C for object class details) Lottery Funds (See Unit D for object class details)

1,616,184,010 284,633,858
467,449,781 194,479,421
18,848,294 1,491,151
351,860 741,611
2,452,583 15,376,887
3,864,204
2,119,378 146,400
420,000
7,210,000 6,044,890
2,748,195
4,653,750 1,386,882
600,000 200,000 1,123,869
193,815
15,605,510

Redirection Level

Funds To Redirect

Additions

Redirection Totals

(54,630,007)
(13,757,765)
(47,057) (17,593) (37,081)

53,609,748

1,615,163,751 284,633,858

14,524,024 47,057

468,216,040 194,479,421
18,848,294 1,491,151

17,593 37,081

351,860 741,611

(124,899) (353,059)
(422,628)

199,899 255,903
447,796
277,250

2,527,583 15,279,731
4,312,000
1,974,000 146,400

(35,000) (311,475)
(80,000)
(63,693) (14,601)

60,000
49,601 32,800 80,000 63,693

480,000
7,210,000 6,044,890
2,762,796
4,375,075 1,386,882
600,000 200,000 1,123,869
179,214

(456,882)

471,282

15,619,910

Enhancements

Totals

11,864,751

1,627,028,502 284,633,858

8,453,949 7,640,000

476,669,989 194,479,421 26,488,294
1,491,151

4,235,000

351,860 741,611 4,235,000

270,000

2,527,583 15,549,731

4,312,000

1,974,000 146,400

71,560

480,000
7,210,000 6,044,890
2,762,796
4,375,075 1,386,882
600,000 200,000 1,195,429
179,214

593,793

16,213,703

26,685,000

26,685,000

Total Funds

2,648,326,349

(70,351,740)

70,173,727 2,648,148,336

59,814,053 2,707,962,389

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Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget Classes/Fund Sources

F.Y.1996 Expenditures

Less Sponsored & Other Funds Departmental Sponsored Other - General Funds Indirect DOAS Funding
Total Sponsored & Other Funds

58,695,872 757,703,096 644,172,246
3,583,000
1,464,154,214

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
64,287,014 834,075,636 703,979,527
3,583,000 1,605,925,177

F.Y.1998 Current Budget

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection Level

Enhancements

Totals

42,000,000 472,787,552 700,850,623
3,583,000
1,219,221,175

42,000,000 493,012,772 692,213,323
3,583,000
1,230,809,095

69,108 69,108

42,000,000 493,012,772 692,282,431
3,583,000
1,230,878,203

State General Funds Lottery Funds
Total State Funds

1,251,489,273 73,370,611
1,324,859,884

1,336,898,795 78,504,000
1,415,402,795

1,428,697,747 33,054,422
1,461,752,169

1,421,507,644 1,421,507,644

57,692,088 26,185,000
83,877,088

1,479,199,732 26,185,000
1,505,384,732

Positions

31,940

33,338

34,349

34,333

31

34,364

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Financial Summary

F.Y.1999 Governor's Recommendations

Budget ClasseslFund Sources Adjusted Base

Less Sponsored & Other Funds Departmental Sponsored Other - General Funds Indirect DOAS Funding
Total Sponsored & Other Funds

42,000,000 493,012,772 690,246,952
3,583,000
1,228,842,724

State General Funds Lottery Funds
Total State Funds

1,419,483,625 1,419,483,625

Positions

34,349

Redirection Level

Funds

To Redirect

Additions

Redirection Totals

(70,351,740) (70,351,740)
(125)

75,000 75,000

42,000,000 493,012,772 690,321,952
3,583,000
1,228,917,724

70,098,727 1,419,230,612

70,098,727 1,419,230,612

92

34,316

Enhancements

Totals

165,240 165,240

42,000,000 493,012,772 690,487,192
3,583,000
1,229,082,964

32,963,813 26,685,000
59,648,813

1,452,194,425 26,685,000
1,478,879,425

13

34,329

* For summary purposes Regents Direct Payment to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission for Operations is classified as a state
fund allocation through Unit "B" and GPTC lottery funds are captured from Unit "D". The "c" Unit Financial Summary pages reflect these
payments in the Total Sponsored and Other Funds line item.

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F.Y. 1999 Budget Summary

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

ADJUSTMENTS TO CURRENT BUDGET

F.Y. 1998 STATE APPROPRIATIONS 1. Delete funding for the Research Consortium. 2. Delete funding for master plans at 9 institutions and Skidaway Institute. 3. Delete planning and design funds for the renovation of the Old Governor's Mansion on the campus of Georgia College and State University. 4. Adjust Special Funding Initiatives by reducing the reserve funding for GALILEO by $7,000, the reserve funding for Connecting Teachers and Technology by $9,000, total initiative costs by $7,824, and the Fort Valley Doctorate in Education Program by $200,000. 5. Delete one-time funding for the Central Savannah River Area Business League. 6. Delete track construction and equipment funds at Middle Georgia College. 7. Delete non-recurring funding for the Advanced Wood Products Laboratory at the Center for Rehabilitation Technology. 8. Delete non-recurring funding for carrot packaging equipment at the Agricultural Experiment Stations. 9. Delete one-time funds for 4-H camp renovations in the Cooperative Extension Service.
10. Delete one-time funding for operation of GRA facilities at the Agricultural Experiment Stations. 11. Delete one-time funding for emerging crop research in the Cooperative Extension Service. 12. Delete funds for construction of a facility at Georgia Military College. 13. Transfer the Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratory F.Y. 1998 salary increase to the
Department of Agriculture. 14. Delete one-time funding for upgrading animal care facilities at Veterinary Medicine Agricultural
Research. 15. Annualize state portion of the F.Y. 1998 salary increase for Georgia Public
Telecommunications Commission (GPTC). 16. Remove GPTC funds for on-air image consultants. 17. Adjust error in F.Y. 1998 per diem, fees and contracts calculation for GPTC.

1,428,697,747 (6,085,000) (550,000) (359,000)
(223,824)
(200,000) (105,000) (464,904)
(260,000)
(250,000) (212,000) (200,000) (150,000) (137,561)
(45,382)
60,673
(25,000) (7,124)

ADJUSTED BASE
REDIRECTION FUNDS
FUNDS TO REDIRECT 1. Redirect funds at the system level from pure enrollment driven allocations and at the institution level from low priority academic programs, and administrative and other support areas. 2. Reduce funding for the production of the Minority Suppliers Directory. 3. Reduce staff support for wildlife resource management in Forestry Research. 4. Redirect personal services from the Student Education Enrichment Program. 5. Redirect low priority research projects ($1,536,471) and administrative support ($449,599) from the Agricultural Experiment Stations. 6. Reduce personal services ($1,164,166) and supplies ($516,834) from the Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics. 7. Redirect staff support and operating funds ($1,220,478) and reduce support for county positions ($388,690) in the Cooperative Extension Service.

1,419,483,625
(62,000,000) (47,057) (37,081) (17,593)
(1,986,070) (1,681,000) (1,609,168}

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8. Redirect funding for the Joint Board of Family Practice for SREB ($281,000), Satilla Regional Medical Center ($110,000), and Residency Capitation Grants ($422,628).
9. Redirect four staff positions from comprehensive planning ($355,000), and three slots for veterinary medicine at Tuskegee Institute ($30,475) from Regents' Central Office.
10. Redirect research positions ($151,586) and operating funds ($157,868) from the Georgia Tech Research Institute.
11. Redirect personal services ($210,406) and operating funds ($33,750) from the Economic Development Institute.
12. Redirect personal services funds in marketing and consulting atthe Advanced Technology Development Center.
13. Redirect animal care position ($22,163), graduate support ($19,222), and non-poultry research support ($61,222) at the Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station.
14. Redirect personal services ($58,500) and equipment replacement funds ($25,947) from Skidaway Institute of Oceanography.
15. Redirect funds for matching scholarships at the State Medical Education Board. 16. Redirect funds from research projects in ergonomics and X-rays at the Agricultural Technology
Research Program. 17. Redirect funds from supplies and materials, operating expenses and equipment at Georgia
Military College. 18. Redirect funds for a Public Relations Coordinator ($32,448), a marine fisheries position
($21,300), and a marine education position ($19,200) at the Marine Extension Service. 19. Redirect personal services at the Marine Institute. 20. Redirect personal services ($35,000) and funds for CRT Incorporated ($14,601) at the Center for
Rehabilitation Technology. 21. Redirect research funds at the Veterinary Medicine Agricultural Research program. 22. Redirect funds for equipment maintenance and technology at the Veterinary Medicine Teaching
Hospital. 23. Redirect funds for 4 transmitter engineers at GPTC. 24. Redirect GPTC funds for program acquisition.

(813,628) (385,475) (309,454) (244,156)
(108,903) (102,607)
(84,447) (80,000) (78,300) (63,693) (72,948) (50,284) (49,601) (46,599) (26,794) (231,882) (225,000)

Total Funds to Redirect
ADDITIONS 1. Redirect at the system level to patterns of national excellence, collaboration, strategic admissions, retention and graduation initiatives. Redirect at the institution level to high priority academic programs consistent with mission, and to direct instruction and services to students. 2. Establish a business consultant position at the Savannah office of Minority Business Enterprises. 3. Increase staff support for intensive forestry management research at Forestry Research. 4. Increase support for recruitment activities, travel for college visitations, and publications and printing at the Student Education Enrichment Program. 5. Expand research projects ($1,181,552), develop new research projects ($666,106), and provide short term interdiscipline problem solving teams ($138,412) at the Agricultural Experiment Stations. 6. Provide funds to continue current operation and support graduate medical education at the Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics. 7. Fund additional agriculture, family and consumer science, and 4-H agents ($647,680) and increase travel for new positions ($56,320) in the Cooperative Extension Service.
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(70,351,740)
62,000,000
47,057 37,081 17,593 1,986,070
1,681,000 704,000

REGENTS, UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA -- F.Y. 1999 BUDGET SUMMARY

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

8. Provide funds to complete the Technology Center ($314,500), and to create an Insect, Weed and Disease Identification Support Unit in Tifton ($125,000) in the Cooperative Extension Service.
9. Create livestock support positions in Tifton and Statesboro ($125,668), fund a forestry position in Statesboro ($90,000), and add support for the vegetable industry and horticulture ($100,000) in the Cooperative Extension Service.
10. Provide funds to increase the Family Practice Capitation rate to $22,000 per resident ($447,796), increase the Pediatric Residency Capitation rate to $20,000 per resident ($60,000), increase the Joint Board of Family Practice Residency Capitation rate to $3,000 per resident ($277,250).
II. Increase operating expenses ($6,000) and increase funding for SREB payments ($32,800) at the Joint Board of Family Practice.
12. Fund staff positions to develop policy direction for teacher education programs at Regents Central Office.
13. Provide capital and implement a cost recovery system to improve efficiency and attract sponsored research funding at the Georgia Tech Research Institute.
14. Provide funds for a full time specialist in international trade ($39,500), retrain existing staff to assist businesses with human resource development ($40,000), and supplement manufacturing research and programs ($67,500) at the Economic Development Institute.
15. Provide funds for a virtual incubator manager and part-time consulting positions at the Advanced Technology Development Center.
16. Repair and renovate an incinerator ($20,000), fund emerging disease and food safety research ($37,222) and poultry waste disposal research ($21,385), and provide faculty research support ($24,000) at the Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station.
17. Enhance technology improvements in coordination with University System of Georgia's new financial information system at Skidaway Institute of Oceanography.
18. Provide additional funds for the State Loan Repayment Program at the State Medical Education Board.
19. Provide funds to initiate new poultry processing technology at the Agricultural Technology Research Program.
20. Create a GSAMS marine educator position ($35,500) and an economic development specialist ($37,448) at the Marine Extension Service.
21. Provide funding for middle and high school education programs at Georgia Military College. 22. Purchase GSAMS equipment ($32,284), one van for long distance travel ($15,000), and
supplies and field sampling equipment ($3,000) at the Marine Institute. 23. Provide support personnel ($47,771) and supplies ($1,830) for the Advanced Wood Products
Laboratory at the Center for Rehabilitation Technology. 24. Provide research funds to control food-borne illnesses at the Veterinary Medicine Agricultural
Research. 25. Provide funds to convert to a digital medical records system at Veterinary Medicine Teaching
Hospital. 26. Provide funds to GPTC for 4 distance learning production engineers. 27. Provide funds for utility cost increase in the new GPTC facility.

439,500 315,668
785,046
38,800 355,000 309,454 147,000
108,903 102,607
84,447 80,000 78,300 72,948 63,693 50,284 49,601 46,599 26,794 231,882 239,400

Total Additions

70,098,727

TOTAL REDIRECTION LEVEL

1,419,230,612

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GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDAnONS

ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

ENHANCEMENTS , 1. Resident Instruction - Provide for fonnula increases related to enrollment and increases in other operating costs. 2. Resident Instruction - Provide additional support for the Major Repairs and Rehabilitation Fund by changing the fonnula from 0.95 % to 1 % ofF.Y. 1997 replacement value of $4,777,443,410. 3. Legacy Baseline Adjustment - Provide additional support to preserve and upgrade the technology infrastructure, designating $1 million for training faculty and staff in the use of technology. 4. Special Funding Initiative - Provide funds for the Partners in Success Initiative: $1,000,000 to expand the Post-Secondary Readiness Enrichment Program (PREP), $800,000 to expand the mentoring program, $200,000 for a prognostic math test, and $800,000 to support programs for gifted and talented high school students at State University of West Georgia and Middle Georgia College. 5. Special Funding Initiative - Provide additional funds for Georgia's Intellectual Capital Partnership Program (ICAPP), the University System's program designed to link university system assets and economic development needs: $840,000 to develop a curriculum on a diverse number of networks to be delivered through Web based distance learning and in class time. 6. Special Funding Initiative - To develop a Statewide Desktop Distance Learning network pilot program which will produce on-line, non-credit courses for working professionals in Georgia. 7. Special Funding Initiative - To provide funds for endowed chairs at Annstrong Atlantic State University in Economics ($500,000), Columbus State University in Latin Studies ($500,000) and two chairs at Macon College in Infonnation Technology ($1,000,000). 8. Research Consortium - To support the Governor's Traditional Industries Program ($3,935,000) and the Georgia Environmental Partnership ($300,000). 9. Agricultural Experiment Stations - Provide maintenance and operating funds for facilities. 10. Economic Development Institute - To provide additional operating funds for state EDI offices. 11. Georgia Military College - Provide funds to purchase computer hardware and software for the main campus. 12. Georgia Tech Research Institute - Provide funds to support the Foundations of the Future program to assist local school systems with telecommunications and technology innovation in the classroom. 13. Georgia Military College - Provide funds for salary adjustments and teacher step changes in the high school and middle school. 14. Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station - Provide funds to upgrade isolator units to meet American Association of Laboratory Animal Care standards. 15. Marine Institute - Provide funds to purchase and install 2 chemical fume hoods. 16. Provide funds to lease and purchase equipment for the new GPTC facility. 17. Provide additional operating funds to GPTC. 18. Provide funds to GPTC for the balance of the satellite maintenance agreement. 19. Provide for year 2000 census data compilation at the Georgia Tech State Data Center ($450,000) and welfare refonn research at the Institute of Government ($150,000).

10,200,000 2,400,000
6,000,000
2,800,000
840,000
2,000,000 2,000,000
4,235,000 609,705 270,000 10,528 278,509
61,032 37,246 28,000 320,396 15,887 257,510 600,000

CAPITAL OUTLAY 1. Recommend $18,195,000 for classroom replacement at Augusta State University. 2. Recommend $29,075,000 for a classroom building at Georgia State University.

See G.O. Bonds See G.O. Bonds

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GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDAnONS

3. Recommend $28,000,000 for a science building at Armstrong Atlantic State University. 4. Recommend $8,850,000 for a science building at Gainesville College. 5. Recommend $19,350,000 for the Arts and Sciences Instructional Center at the State
University of West Georgia. 6. Recommend $14,250,000 for an addition to the Odum Library at Valdosta State University. 7. Recommend $8,685,000 for a Learning Resource Center at DeKalb College. 8. Recommend $18,930,000 for a health and physical education facility at Fort Valley State
University. 9. Recommend $515,000 to plan and design a School of Architecture building expansion at
Southern Polytechnic State University. 10. Recommend $600,000 to plan and design an instructional complex at Gordon College. 11. Recommend $1,340,000 to plan and design the Environmental Sciences and Technology
Building at the Georgia Institute of Technology. 12. Recommend $765,000 to plan and design a health and natural sciences building at North
Georgia College and State University. 13. Recommend $1,710,000 to plan and design a student learning center at the University of
Georgia. 14. Recommend $880,000 to plan and design a Gwinnett facility for DeKalb College and the
University of Georgia. 15. Recommend $930,000 to plan and design a learning center at Clayton College and State
University. 16. Recommend $4,700,000 for an arts classroom and office building at Kennesaw State
University. 17. Recommend $4,100,000 for an addition to Dillard Science Hall at Middle Georgia College. 18. Recommend $4,100,000 to renovate the Drew-Griffith Science Building at Savannah State
University. 19. Recommend $4,000,000 for a utility upgrade at the Medical College of Georgia Hospital. 20. Recommend $1,600,000 for phase II of the Ceramics and Sculpture facility at Georgia
Southern University. 21. Recommend $500,000 for a special study on student housing and safety issues. 22. Recommend $4,950,000 for a library renovation and addition at Dalton College. 23. Recommend $3,220,000 for renovations and additions to the Old Agricultural Engineering
Building at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. 24. Recommend $2,600,000 for the renovation of Crawford Wheatley Hall at Georgia
Southwestern State University. 25. Recommend $1,675,000 for the conversion ofa lecture hall to a multimedia information center
at Clayton College and State University. 26. Recommend $1,600,000 for a plant operations building at Southern Polytechnic State
University. 27. Recommend $1,315,000 to modernize laboratory equipment and construct a warehouse for
the Herty Foundation. 28. Recommend $3,215,000 for equipment and related infrastructure for the Governor's
Traditional Industries program.

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TOTAL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS TOTAL STATE FUNDS

32,963,813
1,452,194,42~

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GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDAnONS

LOTTERY FUNDS

I. Provide $15,000,000 for continuation funding for the Equipment, Technology and Construction Trust Fund with $3 million designated for "B" Unit activities.
2. Provide $7,466,000 in continuation funding for Chancellor's Initiatives: Connecting Teachers and Technology ($4,820,000); Connecting Students and Services ($527,000); GALILEO ($1,939,000) and P-16/PREP ($180,000).
3. Provide continuation funding for the Internet Connectivity initiative. 4. Provide funds for the purchase of educational programming at GPTC.

15,000,000 7,466,000
2,219,000 2,000,000

TOTAL LOTTERY FUNDS TOTAL STATE FUNDS

26,685,000 1,478,879,425

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REGENTS, UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA -- Financial Summary
Unit A - Resident Instruction

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Personal Services Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs Sponsored Operations
General Operating Expenses Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs Sponsored Operations
Special Funding Initiatives Office of Minority Business Enterprises Student Education Enrichment Program Forestry Research Research Consortium Capital Outlay

F.Y.1996 Expenditures

F.Y. 1997 Expenditures

F.Y.1998 Current Budget

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection

Level

Enhancements

Totals

1,154,127,805 177,258,068

1,233,124,694 182,803,118

1,346,731,158 204,900,000

1,335,486,574 204,900,000

323,174,080 471,115,028
15,032,Il8 950,916

400,241,894 535,414,093
19,079,041 466,046

327,745,456 146,225,000 19,622,Il8
1,491,151

333,871,643 146,225,000 19,622,118
1,491,151

364,360

359,714

351,860

351,860

361,496 4,998,525

388,329 6,297,479

741,6Il 6,085,000
419,000

741,61 I

20,000,000

1,355,486,574 204,900,000

16,000,000
8,800,000 45,352

349,871,643 146,225,000 28,422,118
1,536,503

351,860

33,372 4,235,000

774,983 4,235,000

Total Funds

2,147,382,396 2,378,174,408 2,054,312,354 2,042,689,957

Less Sponsored & Other Funds Departmental Sponsored Other - General Funds Capital Outlay Indirect DOAS Funding

58,695,872 648,373,096 355,842,655
3,027,300

Total Sponsored & Other Funds 1,065,938,923

Total State Funds

1,081,443,473

64,287,014 718,217,209 430,254,668
3,027,300 1,2 I5,786,191 1,162,388,217

42,000,000 351,125,000 409,866,866
3,039,500 806,031,366 1,248,280,988

42,000,000 351,125,000 404,748,469
3,039,500 800,912,969 1,241,776,988

Positions

24,678

26,063

27,226

27,226

49,113,724 2,091,803,681

42,000,000 351,125,000 404,748,469

49,113,724

3,039,500 800,912,969 1,290,890,712

27,226

466

REGENTS, UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA -- Financial Summary
Unit A - Resident Instruction

F.Y. 1999 Governor's Recommendations

Budget Classes/Fund Sources
Personal Services Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. Sponsored Operations
General Operating Expenses Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. Sponsored Operations
Special Funding Initiatives Office of Minority Business
Enterprises Student Education
Enrichment Program Forestry Research Research Consortium Capital Outlay

Adjusted Base
1,333,722,190 204,900,000
333,430,548 146,225,000
18,848,294 1,491,151
351,860
741,611

Redirection Level

Funds

To Redirect

Additions

Redirection Totals

Enhancements

Totals

(49,600,000)
(12,400,000)
(47,057) (17,593) (37,081)

49,600,000

1,333,722,190 204,900,000

12,400,000 47,057

333,430,548 146,225,000
18,848,294 1,491,151

17,593

351,860

37,081

741,611

11,640,000

1,345,362,190 204,900,000

7,560,000 7,640,000

340,990,548 146,225,000 26,488,294
1,491,151

351,860

4,235,000

741,611 4,235,000

Total Funds

2,039,710,654

Less Sponsored & Other Funds: Departmental Sponsored Other General Fends Capital Outlay Indirect DOAS Funding

42,000,000 351,125,000 402,787,990
3,039,500

Total Sponsored & Other Funds 798,952,490

Total State Funds

1,240,758,164

Positions

27,226

(62,101,731) (62,101,731)

62,101,731 2,039,710,654

42,000,000 351,125,000 402,787,990

62,101,731

3,039,500 798,952,490 1,240,758,164

27,226

31,075,000 2,070,785,654

42,000,000 351,125,000 402,787,990

31,075,000

3,039,500 798,952,490 1,271,833,164

27,226

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REGENTS, UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA
Formula Presentation

PART I: INSTRUCTION AND RESEARCH A. Instruction B. Research (equal to graduate instruction) C. Community Education (402,429 CEU's at $46.18 per unit and 45,208 CEU's funded at $10.29 per unit)
PART II: PUBLIC SERVICE A. Campus Coordinators (one professional and one support position per institution) B. Public Service Institutes
TOTAL FUNDING BASE
PART III: ACADEMIC SUPPORT (17.7% ofthe Funding Base)
PART IV: STUDENT SERVICES AND INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT A. General Support (23.1 % of Funding Base) B. Fringe Benefits (FICA, health and life insurance, workers' compensation, etc.) C. Teachers' Retirement
PART V: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PLANT A. Regular Operations (32,517,892 square feet at $4.0547 per square foot) B. Major Repair/Rehabilitation Fund (0.95% ofF.Y. 1997 replacement value of $4,777,443,410) C. Utilities (32,517,892 square feet at $1.6042 per square foot)
Sub-Total

$634,571,772 164,248,908 19,049,361
3,182,068 10,001,804 $831,053,913
147,096,543
191,973,454 185,356,932 100,506,566
131,850,297 45,385,712 52,165,202 $1,685,388,619

PART VI: HEW DESEGREGATION PLAN PROGRAMS
PART VII: QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Total Fonnula Requirement Sustained Budget Reductions Internal Revenue:
Student Fees Graduate Assistant Fee Reduction Other
Total Internal Revenue Total State Funds LESS: DOAS Fonnula Requirement

2,000,000
16,853,886 $1,704,242,505
(68,289,767)
$383,120,300 (5,400,000) 24,822,690 $402,542,990 $1,233,409,748 (3,039,500) $1,230,370,248

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REGENTS, UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA
Funding for Instruction

, A ACADEMIC POSITIONS REQUIRED

Program

Quarter Credit Hours

... Instructional Productivity =

Lower

Upper

Graduate

Lower Upper Graduate

Lower

Academic Positions

Upper

Graduate

Total

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5
TOTALS

1,954,292 1,075,299 1,474,793
472,862
4,977,246

462,239 983,248 707,558
2,153,045

153,202 500,813 296,142
136,919 1,087,076

1,650 1,269

834

1,538 1,211

759

1,172

793

423

1,157

512

1,184 699
1,258 409
3,550

364 812 892
2,068

184 660 700
267 1,811

1,732 2,171 2,850
409 267
7,429

B. ACADEMIC SALARIES

Program

Academic Positions

X

Lower

Upper Graduate

Average Salary Rate

Academic Position Salary Amount

Lower

Upper

Graduate

Total

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5
TOTALS

1,184 699
1,258 409
3,550

364 812 892
2,068

184 660 700
267 1,811

66,813 67,484 66,858 65,003 92,356

C. INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT POSITIONS AND SALARIES

79,106,592 47,171,316 84,107,364 26,586,227
236,971,499

24,319,932 54,797,008 59,637,336
138,754,276

12,293,592 44,539,440 46,800,600
24,659,052 128,292,684

115,720,116 146,507,764 190,545,300 26,586,227 24,659,052
504,018,459

Program
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5
TOTALS

Academic Positions

Position
... Ratio X

Lower

Upper Graduate

1,184

364

184

3.7

699

812

660

3.4

1,258

892

700

2.8

409

3.7

267

1.9

3,550

2,068

1,811

Salary Rate
22,851 23,019 24,276 26,386 25,823

Instructional Support Salary Amount

Lower

Upper

Graduate

Total

7,312,320 2,248,044 1,136,374 10,696,738

4,732,436 5,497,479 4,468,394 14,698,309

10,906,860 7,733,640 6,069,000 24,709,500

2,916,723

2,916,723

3,628,811 3,628,811

25,868,339 15,479,163 15,302,579 56,650,081

D. INSTRUCTIONAL OPERATING EXPENSE

Program Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5

Combined Salary Amount

X

Lower

Upper

Graduate

86,418,912 26,567,976 13,429,966

51,903,752 60,294,487 49,007,834

95,014,224 67,370,976 52,869,600

29,502,950

28,287,863

TOTALS 262,839,838 154,233,439 143,595,263

Expense Ratio (%)
6.00 13.00 18.00 9.00 14.00

Lower 5,185,135 6,747,488 17,102,560 2,655,266
31,690,449

Operating Expense

Upper

Graduate

1,594,079

805,798

7,838,283 6,371,018

12,126,776 9,516,528

21,559,138

3,960,301 20,653,645

Total 7,585,012 20,956,789 38,745,864 2,655,266 3,960,301
73,903,232

E. INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM COST SUMMARY

Lower 91,604,047 58,651,240 112,116,784 32,158,216

Upper 28,162,055 68,132,770 79,497,752

Graduate 14,235,764 55,378,852 62,386,128
32,248,164

Total 134,001,866 182,162,862 254,000,664 32,158,216 32,248,164

294,530,287 175,792,577 164,248,908 634,571,772

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REGENTS, UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA -- Financial Summary
Unit B - Other Activities

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget Classes/Fund Sources

F.Y.1996 Expenditures

Personal Services Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. Sponsored Operations
Regular Operating Expenses Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. Sponsored Operations
Capital Outlay Agricultural Research Advanced Technology Development Center/EDI Capitation Contracts for Family Practice Residency Residency Capitation Grants Student Preceptorships Family Practice Obstetrical
Fellowships Pediatric Capitation Grants Internal Medicine Preceptorship Mercer Medical School Grant Morehouse School of
Medicine Grant Center for Rehabilitation Technology SREB Payments Medical Scholarships Regents' Opportunity Grants Regents' Scholarships Rental Payments to Georgia Military College CRT Inc. Contract at Georgia Tech Research Institute Area Health Education Centers Direct Payments to the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission for Operations
Total Funds

262,302,304 69,874,000
126,664,428 38,184,000
35,000 2,342,532 1,979,060
3,548,759
2,484,870 146,400
6,619,012 5,549,778
2,072,196
5,397,800 1,347,852
600,000 200,000 1,034,952
219,372
14,227,443
544,829,758

Less Sponsored and Other Funds Sponsored Income Other Funds Indirect DOAS

109,330,000 264,898,258
555,700

Total Sponsored & Other Funds Total State Funds

374,783,958 170,045,800

Positions

7,046

F.Y.1997 Expenditures

F.Y.1998 Current Budget

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection

Level

Enhancements

Totals

256,964,361 76,080,780
131,228,243 37,567,827
250,000 1,489,499 2,282,052
3,864,195
2,119,367 145,500
7,000,000 5,868,890
3,117,374
4,448,650 1,357,718
600,000 200,000 1,122,866
208,403
425,000 14,826,489

278,691,453 70,533,799
128,037,390 42,274,927
2,497,965 14,189,218
3,864,204
2,119,378 146,400
7,210,000 6,044,890
3,049,004
4,653,750 1,386,882
600,000 200,000 1,273,869
193,815
15,576,961

277,668,633 79,733,858
128,551,739 48,254,421
2,572,965 15,376,887
4,410,000
1,974,000 175,500 60,000
480,000
6,973,241 5,846,405
2,762,796
4,375,075 1,457,882
600,000 200,000 1,273,869
179,214
15,637,634

766,968 4,548,002
41,940 848,000
30,000 30,000 576,800 483,591 194,785 75,625 278,960

278,435,601 79,733,858
133,099,741 48,254,421
2,614,905 16,224,887
4,410,000
1,974,000 175,500 60,000
510,000 30,000
7,550,041 6,329,996
2,957,581
4,375,075 1,533,507
600,000 200,000 1,552,829
179,214

703,693

16,341,327

551,167,214

582,543,905

598,564,119

115,858,427 260,242,509
555,700
376,656,636 174,510,578
7,046

121,662,552 279,921,094
543,500
402,127,146 180,416,759
6,884

141,887,772 276,402,191
543,500
418,833,463 179,730,656
6,868

8,578,364

607,142,483

8,578,364 31

141,887,772 276,402,191
543,590
418,833,463 188,309,020
6,899

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REGENTS, UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA -- Financial Summary
Unit B - Other Activities

F.Y. 1999 Governor's Recommendations

Budget Classes/Fund Sources Adjusted Base

Personal Services Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. Sponsored Operations
Regular Operating Expenses Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. Sponsored Operations
Capital Outlay Agricultural Research Advanced Technology
Development CenterlEDl Capitation Contracts for Family
Practice Residency Residency Capitation Grants Student Preceptorships Family Practice Obstetrical
Fellowships Pediatric Capitation Grants Internal Medicine Preceptorships Mercer Medical School Grant Morehouse School of
Medicine Grant Center for Rehabilitation Technology SREB Payments Medical Scholarships Regents' Opportunity Grants Regents' Scholarships Rental Payments to Georgia Military College CRT Inc. Contract at Georgia Tech Research Institute Area Health Education Centers Direct Payments to the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission for Operations
Total Funds

278,553,892 79,733,858
126,795,390 48,254,421
2,452,583 15,376,887
3,864,204
2,119,378 146,400
420,000 7,210,000 6,044,890
2,748,195
4,653,750 1,386,882
600,000 200,000 1,123,869
193,815
15,605,510
597,483,924

Less Sponsored & Other Funds: Sponsored Income Other Funds Indirect DOAS

141,887,772 276,327,191
543,500

Total Sponsored & Other Funds Total State Funds

418,758,463 178,725,461

Positions

6,884

Redirection Level

Funds

To Redirect

Additions

(5,030,007)

4,009,748

(1,357,765)

2,124,024

(124,899) (353,059)
(422,628)

199,899 255,903
447,796
277,250

60,000

(35,000) (311,475)
(80,000)
(63,693) (14,601)
(456,882)

49,601 32,800 80,000 63,693
471,282

(8,250,009)

8,071,996

(8,250,009) (125)

75,000
75,000 7,996,996
92

Redirection Totals

Enhancements

Totals

277,533,633 79,733,858
127,561,649 48,254,421
2,527,583 15,279,731
4,312,000
1,974,000 146,400

224,751 728,709 270,000

277,758,384 79,733,858
128,290,358 48,254,421
2,527,583 15,549,731
4,312,000
1,974,000 146,400

480,000
7,210,000 6,044,890
2,762,796
4,375,075 1,386,882
600,000 200,000 1,123,869
179,214

71,560

480,000
7,210,000 6,044,890
2,762,796
4,375,075 1,386,882
600,000 200,000 1,195,429
179,214

15,619,910

593,793

16,213,703

597,305,911
141,887,772 276,402,191
543,500
418,833,463 178,472,448
6,851

1,888,813

599,194,724

1,888,813 13

141,887,772 276,402,191
543,500
418,833,463 180,361,261
6,864

471

REGENTS, UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA--Financial Summary
Unit C - Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses General Programming Distance Learning Programming

F.Y.1996 Expenditures
8,124,637 18,601,319 3,056,297 7,876,523

F.Y. 1997 Expenditures
9,515,444 10,611,483 3,012,420 6,669,492

F.Y.1998 Current Budget
9,906,134 7,916,298 3,889,958 6,427,234

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection Level

Enhancements

Totals

9,966,807 8,166,298 3,889,958 4,677,234

115,254 401,253
1,756,294

10,082,061 8,567,551 3,889,958 6,433,528

Total Funds
Less Sponsored & Other Funds: Other Funds Lottery Funds Direct Payment from Regents Total Sponsored & Other Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

37,658,776
23,431,333 14,227,443 37,658,776
0 216
18

29,808,839
13,482,350 1,500,000
14,826,489 29,808,839
0
229 19

28,139,624
11,062,663 1,500,000
15,576,961 28,139,624
0
239 20

26,700,297
11,062,663 15,637,634 26,700,297
0 239
20

2,272,801

28,973,098

69,108 1,500,000
703,693
2,272,801
0

11,131,771 1,500,000
16,341,327
28,973,098 0
239 20

472

REGENTS, UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA--Financial Summary
Unit C - Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission

F.Y. 1999 Governor's Recommendations

Budget Classes/Fund Sources Adjusted Base

Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses General Programming Distance Learning Programming

10,035,915 7,884,174 3,889,958 4,927,234

Redirection Level

Funds

To Redirect

Additions

(231,882)

231,882 239,400

(225,000)

Redirection Totals
10,035,915 8,123,574 3,889,958 4,702,234

Enhancements 759,033
2,000,000

Totals
10,035,915 8,882,607 3,889,958 6,702,234

Total Funds
Less Sponsored & Other Funds: Other Funds Lottery Funds Direct Payment from Regents Total Sponsored & Other Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

26,737,281
11,131,771 15,605,510 26,737,281
0 239
20

(456,882)
(456,882) (456,882)
0

471,282

26,751,681

471,282 471,282
0

11,131,771
15,619,910 26,751,681
0
239 20

2,759,033

29,510,714

165,240 2,000,000
593,793
2,759,033
0

11,297,011 2,000,000 16,213,703
29,510,714 *
0
239 20

*The Board of Regents Financial Summary (pages 458 & 459) does not include the Direct Payment from the Board of Regents or lottery funds in the Total Sponsored and Other Funds line item. These funds are state allocations in Units "B" and "D".

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REGENTS, UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA -- Financial Summary
Unit D - Lottery Programs

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget ClasseslFund Sources

F.Y.1996 Expenditures

Equipment, Technology and Construction Trust Fund
Internet Connection Mercer University Equipment Georgia Military College Old Governor's Mansion Georgia Research Alliance Albany State College Special Funding Initiatives Capital Outlay Agricultural Experiment Stations GPTC Chehaw Education Center
Lottery Funds

18,000,000
3,500,000 300,000
28,917,000 3,639,611 12,514,000 5,000,000 1,500,000
73,370,611

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
29,204,964

F.Y. 1998 Current Budget
15,000,000

250,000

6,454,422

35,449,036 10,100,000

10,100,000

1,500,000 2,000,000
78,504,000

1,500,000 33,054,422

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection

Level

Enhancements

Totals

15,000,000

15,000,000

2,219,000

2,219,000

7,466,000

7,466,000

1,500,000 26,185,000

1,500,000 26,185,000

474

REGENTS, UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA -- Financial Summary
Unit D - Lottery Programs

F.Y. 1999 Governor's Recommendations

.
Budget ClasseslFund Sources

Adjusted Base

Equipment, Technology and Construction Trust Funds
Internet Connection Mercer University Equipment Georgia Military College Old Governor's Mansion Georgia Research Alliance Albany State College Special Funding Initiatives Capital Outlay Agriculture Experiment Stations GPTC Chehaw Education Center
Lottery Funds

Redirection Level

Funds

To Redirect

Additions

Redirection Totals

Enhancements 15,000,000 2,219,000

7,466,000 2,000,000 26,685,000

Totals 15,000,000 2,219,000
7,466,000 2,000,000 26,685,000

475

REGENTS, UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA
Unit B - Functional Budget Summary

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

TOTAL

STATE

1. Marine Extension Service

2,297,115

1,458,968

2,297,115

1,458,968

2. Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

4,789,005

1,583,372

4,789,005

1,583,372

3. Marine Institute

1,568,456

1,005,675

1,596,456

1,033,675

4. Georgia Tech Research Institute

107,087,281

9,211,977

122,319,534

9,025,582

5. ADTC/EDI

14,189,218

7,061,177

15,549,731

7,234,021

6. Agricultural Experiment Stations

68,907,582

39,721,393

69,045,287

39,859,098

7. Cooperative Extension Service

55,591,738

32,183,352

54,991,738

31,583,352

8. MCG Hospital and Clinics

262,074,410

33,608,599

262,174,410

33,608,599

9. Veterinary Medicine Experiment Stations

2,984,133

2,984,133

2,975,997

2,975,997

10. Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

5,118,005

535,878

5,118,005

535,878

11. Joint Board of Family Practice

24,977,456

24,977,456

24,987,674

24,987,674

12. Georgia Radiation Therapy Center

3,413,908

3,413,908

13. Athens and Tifton Veterinary Labs

3,491,531

137,561

3,353,970

14. Regents Central Office

26,054,067

25,947,218

26,581,894

26,475,045

TOTAL APPROPRIAnONS

582,543,905 180,416,759

599,194,724

180,361,261

RECOMMENDED APPROPRIATION: The Regents, University System of Georgia is the budget unit for which the following State Fund Appropriation is recommended for F.Y. 1999: $1,478,879,425.

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Roles and Responsibilities

The University System of Georgia provides public nigher education facilities and programs to Georgia residents. In 1997, the system served 263,577 students and granted 35,117 degrees. This undertaking requires 34,110 equivalent full-time state funded positions budgeted as of July 1, 1997. This total does not include 229 positions in the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission.
The Units of the University System perform several functions, including instruction, research, and public service. The primary mission of the system is instruction. This activity is funded through the Resident Instruction or "A" Unit Budget. The "B" Unit Budget contains 14 different functional budgets. Activities funded through the "B" Unit include the Georgia Tech Research Institute, Agricultural Experiment Stations, Cooperative Extension Service, Skidaway Institute of Oceanography and the Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics.
DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS INSTRUCTION-The system is composed of 34
institutions that provide approximately 90% of the people of Georgia with access to institutions of higher education within commuting distance. Fifteen two-year colleges offer programs leading to an associate degree. Four of these institutions (Bainbridge, Coastal Georgia Community College, Clayton and Dalton) offer vocational programs through an arrangement with the State Board of Technical and Adult Education. There are 13 senior colleges and state universities in the system. These institutions offer baccalaureate degrees, and most offer associate and graduate degrees. All 6 regional and research universities in the system offer graduate and professional degrees, as well as some associate and baccalaureate degrees.
OTHER SYSTEM UNITS AND ACTIVITIES GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH INSTITUTE (GTRI) -
is comprised of 6 laboratories that provide a broad range of scientific, engineering and industrial research. The Institute encourages industrial and economic development by providing an extension service that meets the technical, informational and other needs of industry and local development groups.
AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATIONS conduct basic and applied agricultural research to obtain a more complete understanding of the factors that bear upon Georgia agriculture. This mission is accomplished by research in crop and animal production, product quality, new product development, and the use of new technology in the processing and manufacturing of these products.
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE - provides assistance to Georgia farmers through a network of county extension agents who share information and research developed through the effort of the Agricultural Experiment Stations. Cooperative Extension also provides useful and practical information to the people of Georgia on subjects

related to natural resources, home economics, youth development, rural development, and family support.
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA HOSPITAL AND CLINICS - serve as an auxiliary unit of the Medical College of Georgia focusing on the development of medical knowledge and skills through organized programs of teaching medical, dental, nursing and allied health science students. The Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics allow students to develop knowledge and skills by actually participating in the care of patients.
SKIDAWAY INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY (SKIO) - is a non-degree granting research institute of the University System. The mission of SKIO is to provide the state with an internationally recognized marine science center and to promote economic development within Georgia. Skidaway has been an active participant in the distance learning initiative and also provides significant environmental research and information.
GEORGIA RESEARCH ALLIANCE (GRA) - is a partnership between Georgia's public and private research universities and private corporations to promote economic development in Georgia. GRA's mission is to improve Georgia's research capabilities in emerging technologiesspecifically advanced communications, biotechnology and environmental technologies-that offer significant potential for economic and industrial growth. All of GRA's activities are geared toward creating and nurturing a critical mass of intellectual capital that in tum leads to the creation of new technologies, new companies and other cutting edge opportunities for Georgia.
ATTACHED AGENCIES The Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission
(GPTC) provides a 9-station television and 13-station radio network designed to meet the educational, cultural and informational needs of the people of Georgia. The commission also provides educational programming for state agencies and local schools through state-of-the-art satellite technology.
The State Medical Education Board administers a medical scholarship program and loan repayment program, and promotes the practice of rural medicine in underserved communities.
The Joint Board of Family Practice encourages the development of family practice educational programs by extending fmancial aid to medical school and family practice residency training programs. It also administers the Southern Regional Education Board's payments program as well as operating grants to the Mercer University School of Medicine and the Morehouse School of Medicine.
AUTHORITY Titles 12,20,49 and 50 ofthe Official Code of Georgia
Annotated.

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Strategies and Services

Higher education has a proud history in the state of Georgia. The beginnings of this tradition can be traced to 1784 when the General Assembly set aside 40,000 acres for the endowment of "a college or seminary of learning." From that humble start, the University System of Georgia has grown to include 4 research universities, 2 regional universities, 13 state universities, and 15 associate degree colleges, which cumulatively enrolled 205,389 students in the fall of 1997.
Any growing organization must have a vision to guide its decisions, and the University System has completed a comprehensive strategic plan. A cornerstone of the plan is the assurance that the system is meeting the needs of the state by maximizing the full potential of its resources. Efforts are currently underway to develop budget strategies that link objectives for enrollment, workforce needs and capital priorities to resource requirements in meaningful and realistic ways. Guiding this work is a vision statement adopted by the Board of Regents that says, in part:
"As Georgia emerges as a leader in a global society, the University System of Georgia will lead in access to academic excellence. Among the nation's public universities and colleges, Georgia's will be recognized for fIrst-rate undergraduate education, leading-edge research, and committed public service... The University System of Georgia and its component colleges and universities will sustain close contact with the people of Georgia, be responsive to the needs of Georgians fIrst and foremost while raising their aspirations, and generate a more highly educated populace throughout the state."
Throughout his two-term administration, Governor. Miller has shown strong support for the Board of Regents and the 34 institutions of the University System. According to a November 1997 article in The Chronicle of Higher Education, Georgia now ranks tenth nationwide

in terms of higher education funding and enjoys considerable prestige in the education community. The Governor has focused both his concern and the state's resources in 3 major areas within the University System: overall spending, teacher salaries, and facilities.
OVERALL SYSTEM FUNDING Since 1992, the University
System of Georgia has enjoyed a 78.7% increase in total state appropriations. Although part of this increase is attributed to the implementation of the Georgia Lottery for Education, general fund spending has increased at a rate of 75.6% over the same time period.

(GALILEO) project, which recently received an award from the Smithsonian Institute for its ''visionary use of information technology in the fIeld of education and academia." The annual Almanac issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education praised Governor Miller and the Legislature for making "a strong fInancial investment in public higher education" and indicated that the rest of the country is "now very aware of the innovation and progress of the University System."
The University System of Georgia has continued to achieve the fundamental mission of instruction, research and public service. Increased funding under Governor

Total University System Funding Miller Administration

1,600,000,000

1,400,000,000

1,200,000,000

1,000,000,000

800,000,000 1992

1993

1994

1995 1996 Fiscal Years

1997

1998 *1999 Rec.

Governor Miller recommends $1,478,879,425 in F.Y 1999 for the University System and its attached agencies, not including the pay raise package. This total represents an increase in support not only for traditional programs, but also for new and innovative initiatives that have propelled the University System of Georgia to the forefront of the national higher education scene. One example of such an initiative is the Georgia Library Learning Online

Miller has allowed the system to focus on critical areas such as improving academic standards, participating in statewide economic development and increasing access to the system and its resources.
TEACHER SALARIES To provide Georgia's colleges
and universities with quality professors to teach the rising number of students, Governor Miller continues to support increases in

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faculty salaries. In F.Y. 1992, Georgia ranked seventh among the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) states in annual faculty salary at four-year public institutions, with an average salary of $42,766. This year, projections indicate that Georgia win move into second place with an average salary of $56,248. Recognizing the importance of attracting and maintaining excellent employees, Governor Miller's F.Y. 1999 recommendations include $77,884,854 to provide a 6% meritbased pay increase for all Board of Regents employees. Based on this increase and projections developed for other states, Georgia will move into first place among SREB states, with an average annual faculty salary at four-year institutions of $59,623. These consistent increases in teacher salaries have made Georgia competitive at the national level in the area of teacher recruitment. Georgia Institute of Technology recently ranked first nationwide in number of

top young science faculty recognized by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Governor Miller's consistent commitment to increase faculty salaries has benefited the entire system and improved the quality of education available to students at Georgia's colleges and universities.
FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT Throughout his two-tenn
administration, the Governor has been committed to providing high quality facilities at Georgia's colleges and universities. Since 1991, Governor Miller has authorized $1,023,074,090 in capital projects for the University System. This includes $185,120,000 in new construction, planning and design, and renovation projects recommended for F.Y. 1999. These projects include: a classroom building for Augusta State University ($18,195,000); a classroom building for Georgia State University ($29,075,000); a science building for Annstrong Atlantic State University

University System of Georgia Public Four-Year Institutions Regional Salary Comparisons

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549,000

547,000

545,000

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1996

1997 Fiscal Years

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* 1999

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* 1999 projection based on SREB data.

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($28,000,000); a science building for Gainesville College ($8,850,000); an addition to Odum Library at Valdosta State University ($14,250,000); a learning resource center at DeKalb College ($48,685,000); and a health and physical education complex at Fort Valley State University ($18,930,000). The Governor also recommends 11 projects from the minor capital outlay list totaling $33 million.
Another major capital expenditure category is the planning and design of major construction projects. In F.Y. 1999, Governor Miller recommends that the following projects receive funds: an architecture building expansion at Southern Polytechnic State University ($515,000); an instructional complex at Gordon College ($600,000); an Environmental Sciences and Technology Building at Georgia Tech ($1,340,000); a Health and Natural Sciences building at North Georgia College and State University ($765,000); a Student Learning Center at the University of Georgia ($1,710,000); a Gwinnett Center Campus for Dekalb College and the University of Georgia ($880,000); and a Learning Center at Clayton College and State University ($930,000). The Governor's capital outlay plan is based on a priority list developed by the Board of Regents, and is designed to meet the projected needs of the system as a whole.
In addition to this impressive total, Governor Miller has also authorized $275,498,812 in major repair and rehabilitation (MRR) funds since 1992, and has increased the MR.R fonnula-funding factor from .75% to 1% of total replacement value over the last 2 years. The MR.R fund increases illustrate the Governor's commitment to maintaining and protecting higher education facilities. In F.Y. 1997, 283 projects at all 34 institutions were completed. MRR funds are currently being used to address infrastructure concerns at Fort Valley State University, Kennesaw State University, North Georgia College and State University, and

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Georgia Southwestern State

University. In F.Y. 1999, an

additional $2.4 million is being added

to formula MRR funds in order to

bring the factor to 1% of total

replacement value.

Since 1994, Governor Miller has

ptovided $153,481,470 in lottery

funds to help the University System

focus on capital priorities, including

not only construction, but also

technology, hardware and software.

The Equipment, Technology and

Construction Trust Fund has provided

for the purchase of needed equipment

at the institutions, thus enabling them

to expose students to recent

technological

advancements.

Specifically, funds have been used to

purchase advanced equipment for

classrooms and high technology

laboratories, and to build and equip

technology-related facilities. The

Governor recommends that $15

million be allocated to this fund in

F.Y. 1999, once again designating $3

million for Unit "B" activities.

MOVING TOWARD THE NEW MILLENIUM
Under the guidance of Chancellor Portch and the Board of Regents, the University System of Georgia has focused on several areas that have received significant support from Governor Miller. Many of these initiatives are critical to the future success of the System. Both the Board of Regents and the Governor have placed considerable emphasis and resources in the areas of higher standards systemwide, greater access to higher education for the citizens of Georgia and statewide economic development.
RAISING SYSTEM QUALITY AND STANDARDS - Many efforts have been made to increase both the academic standards of the University System and the quality of instruction. In order to prepare Georgia's students to meet new admission standards, the Governor recommends $2.8 million in F.Y. 1999 to support the Partners in Success Initiative. Partners in Success includes the Post-secondary Readiness Enrichment Program

Miller Administration Capital Outlay & Major Repair and Renovation Funds

Total Funds: $1,441,054,372

New Construction $1,023,074,090

Lottery Capital Outlay
$153,481,470

Major Repair and Renovation $264,498,812

(PREP), designed to provide supplementary academic readiness programs for middle school children in at-risk situations who show potential, but may not be able to meet the new admission standards. This program received a total of $600,000 in state funds in F.Y. 1997 and 1998 and attracted over $4 million in private donations from organizations such as Georgia Power, BellSouth and the Woodruff Foundation. Governor Miller recommends an additional $1,000,000 for PREP in F.Y. 1999 to support direct program instruction costs and hire a director to be responsible for South Georgia PREP programs. PREP currently serves 6,189 students in 178 middle schools and is designed to serve an additional 11,000 students each year through 2001. Last year, over 33,000 middle school students visited system campuses to experience college life. The University System aims to leverage state funds with $12.8 million in private donations. Another element of the PREP program is student mentoring. Governor Miller recommends $800,000 in F.Y. 1999 to hire University System of Georgia and Department of Technical and Adult Education students to serve as mentors to middle school children
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around the state. These funds will provide an additional 400 mentors for approximately 11,000 new seventh graders who will enter the PREP program next year.
The Partners in Success Initiative also includes $200,000 for a prognostic math test to be administered to all high school juniors. This test is designed to inform students of their progress in preparing for transition to the University System, and suggest ways that they can improve their skills. This program will decrease the number of students who enter college needing remedial assistance in math.
The fmal element of the Partners in Success initiative supports programs for gifted and talented high school students. Governor Miller recommends $400,000 each for the Advanced Academy of Georgia at the State University of West Georgia and the Math and Science Academy at Middle Georgia College. These residential programs provide early transition to college for young scholars who demonstrate superior scholastic achievement.
In the F.Y. 1999 budget, Governor Miller continues to support several on-going initiatives focused on improving education quality and

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standards. The Distinguished Teachers Program is designed to id,entify and reward excellence in teaching, as well as utilize teachers as a resource to improve the quality of teaching instruction, particularly in th.e use of technology. The Governor recommends $1,350,000 in F.Y. 1999 to continue this initiative. Another continuation item is the Professional Development Initiative. This program focuses on the retraining of faculty and staff, post-tenure review and curriculum redesign. Governor Miller recommends $1 million in F.Y. 1999 to update academic and faculty mentoring programs and improve the quality of system faculty and course offerings.
In an effort to provide the system with quality facu1ty, the Governor has provided funds to hire 19 Eminent Scholars and recommends an additional 3 in F.Y. 1998 Amended. State funds are recommended in F.Y. 1999 to match private funds for Endowed Chairs in Economics at Armstrong Atlantic State University ($500,000), in Latin Studies at Columbus State University ($500,000) and in information technology at Macon College ($1,000,000 for 2 chairs). The Governor also provided funds for an endowed chair at Georgia Southwestern State University in F.Y. 1998.
In addition to currently existing programs, a portion of the Board of Regents $62 million redirection will be used for a comprehensive review of teacher preparation in the University System. This study will focus on developing methods to attract quality students into the teaching profession and to support those students once they enter the workforce. Considerable attention will also be given to improving curriculum to better prepare teachers for the challenges they face.
IMPROVING ACCESS TO EDUCATION - Governor Miller has worked hard to make Georgia's higher education system available to the citizens of this state. Because of the Helping Outstanding Pupils

Educationally (HOPE) Scholarship Program, a college education is now within the reach of young people from all of Georgia's families. The University of Georgia (UGA), where approximately 97% of the freshman class is HOPE eligible, was recently ranked by Money magazine as one of 9 "unbeatable deals" nationwide where students can attend school tuition-free. The state is providing opportunities for many students to attend college while keeping quality students in our own state.
Under the leadership of Governor Miller, the vision of "one statewide electronic library" has become a reality and the system is regarded as a national model with a remarkable track record in just 3 years of operation. GALILEO recorded its 2.7 millionth "hit" or access in June of 1997 and is on track to reach 3 million hits by the end of the year. Currently, 34 University System libraries, the Governor's Office, 3 legislative research offices, 60 public libraries, 34 technical institutes and 33 private educational institutions are linked to the system. Plans are underway to add 101 additional public libraries and 1,818 K-12 libraries to the GALILEO family. The Governor recommends $4,240,000 in state and lottery continuation funding for GALILEO.
The opportunity exists for System libraries to take another major step in developing a fully interconnected system. The current GALILEO system links all libraries in the University System, but there are many different software information systems and databases used by these libraries. This initiative will standardize software systemwide to provide greater access and maintenance of holdings. Governor Miller recommends $2 million in F.Y. 1998 Amended lottery funds for GALILEO II, or the Interconnected Library System Initiative. Improvements will allow students and facu1ty to utilize the collections of all University System libraries as though they are one library by providing computer access to each library's
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materials, a convenient and responsive system of book request and delivery and open checkout privileges system-wide.
In an effort to improve access to educational services, the Governor recommends $2 million in state general funds for the development of a Statewide System of Desktop Learning known as "Georgia OnLine". This network will meet the educational needs of working professionals throughout Georgia by offering both credit and non-credit courses over the World Wide Web. This cutting-edge technology advancement, known as tlle "virtual university", will help the University System of Georgia maintain its competitiveness with other systems across the nation. The F.Y. 1999 funding will purchase hardware and software necessary to maintain the system and personnel to coordinate project management and curriculum development. The 2-year pilot program involves 9 schools selected by the University System, including 1 institution to serve as the technical support headquarters for other sites.
The Governor's F.Y. 1999 recommendation includes several continuation items that reflect his commitment to greater access. $2,564,000 is recommended in general and lottery funds to continue the Internet Connection Initiative and allow upgrades to networking software. Continuation funding also includes $1,365,000 for the Connecting Students and Services Initiative. These funds will maintain current service levels and provide a University System student application on the World Wide Web. The Governor recommends $8,211,607 to continue the Connecting Teachers and Technology Initiative, designed to help teachers use the distance learning network to improve instruction. These funds are used to upgrade GSAMS and high technology classrooms, establish Web-based programs and support the Governor's Teaching Fellows Program.
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critical to preserve and protect the state's investment in technology infrastructure. Governor Miller recommends $6 million in F.Y. 1999 to support Instructional Technology so that the System may maintain an effective state-of-the-art system for delivering instructional services. This investment, in conjunction with the $3 million in F.Y. 1998 lottery funds and the $5 million recommended in F.Y. 1998 Amended state general funds, will ensure that all institutions have access to the technology necessary to compete in today's education marketplace. These funds provide ongoing maintenance critical to teaching and learning, replace obsolete equipment and provide resource and maintenance personnel systemwide. $1 million is designated to train additional faculty and staff in the use of technology in the classroom.
STATEWIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Governor Miller has supported the role of the University System in economic development. Perhaps the best known initiative is the Intellectual Capital Partnership Program (ICAPP). This program was critical in attracting a $100 million investment by Total System Services in Columbus and has become a higher education model to address strategic workforce development needs. The first ICAPP Columbus State University class graduated in March 1997 and Augusta State University began the second phase of the project in late summer. Department of Labor studies indicate that Georgia will need more than 12,000 information technology specialists by the year 2003. For this reason, the Governor recommends $840,000 in F.Y. 1999 to expand the ICAPP program and develop both credit and continuing education programs to address existing and anticipated workforce needs. Continuation funding for ICAPP includes $3,280,357 in state funds for FY 1999.
The Georgia Tech .Research Institute (GTRI) makes major contributions to the state's economic

growth through research and development. GTRI's economic importance stems from the out-ofstate research dollars generated and spin-off companies created to market GTRI discoveries. Current and former GTRI employees have developed 26 such companies. In F.Y. 1997, GTRI received over $10.2 million from the state, including lottery and research consortium funds and attracted $89.9 million in additional funds from federal and corporate sponsors. This year the Governor recommends $9,025,582 in state general funds for GTRI.
Since 1970, the Marine Extension Service of the University of Georgia has worked to provide assistance to Georgia's $60 million seafood industry. Georgia's seafood processing plants are among the largest in the southeast and employ over 1,600 full-time and seasonal workers. Governor Miller's F.Y. 1999 recommendation for this agency includes funds for an economic development specialist to provide assistance to existing and developing industries. The total F.Y. 1999 recommendation for the Marine Extension Service is $1,458,968.
The Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) at Georgia Tech simulates the formation of technology-based companies and assists in their growth and development. ATDC graduate companies employ over 2,000 people and had a 1996 combined income of over $250 million. Eight companies graduated in 1997 and several have been recognized as "Entrepreneurs of the Year." ATDC is currently exploring Web-based business incubator services to provide information and assistance to its customers. At the Georgia Institute of Technology's Economic Development Institute (EDI), several initiatives are underway to attract new industry to the state and improve the competitiveness of small and medium sized manufacturers. Through new programs such as FaciliTech, EDI provides technical assistance to companies expanding in or moving to
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Georgia. Communities across the state use EDI's local impact analysis model (LOCI) to examine the fmancial impact of potential investments. This year the Governor is recommending a specialist to assist companies with international trade requirements and funds to research lean manufacturing techniques. The total recommended budget for ATDCIEDI in F.Y. 1999 is $7,234,021.
Another significant piece of economic development in Georgia is the Governor's Traditional Industries Program. F.Y. 1999 recommended funding for Traditional Industries will benefit not only the participating industries, but Georgia's environment as well. Almost all projects for the carpet, textile and apparel group (CCACTI) are related to the environment and will lead to decreased water consumption, reduced waste and toxicity and cleaner processes. The pulp and paper group (TIp3) has several projects that will help the industry move toward cleaner processes. This group also sponsors research on fiber yield. The food-processing group (FoodPAC) improves Georgia's environment by working on methods to reduce fresh water usage and sponsors research related to processing methods and food safety.
The Governor recommends $7.1 million in F.Y. 1999 ($3.9 million in general funds and $3.2 million in bonds) for the Traditional Industries program. CCACTI will receive $2,771,000 ($955,000 in general funds and $1,816,000 in bonds), TIp3 will receive $1,966,000 ($1,366,000 in general funds and $600,000 in bonds) and FoodPAC will receive $2,194,000 ($1,394,000 in general funds and $800,000 in bonds). Another $220,000 is designated for administration, marketing and technology transfer. The latter will' continue to increase in importance as more research reaches the implementation stage.
Industry members defme the research agenda and decide how the money will be spent. The investment

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in this unique research and

development program started by

Governor Miller in F.Y. 1994 will

total $34.2 million including the F.Y.

1999 recommendation. Many states

have invested in programs focused on

Dew industry, but few have helped

older, more traditional industries

become more technologically

competitive. Georgia's commitment

to traditional industries has

contributed to the state's rapid rise in

national science and technology

rankings.

The Georgia Environmental

Partnership (GEP) is a collaborative

effort by the Department of Natural

Resources' Pollution Prevention

Assistance,

the

Economic

Development Institute at Georgia

Tech and UGA's Department of

Biological and Agricultural

Engineering. GEP was created to

participate in the Southeast

Environmental Resource Alliance

(SERA), but with the demise of this

alliance, GEP must continue to

provide environmental services to

Georgia industries. GEP provides

direct technical assistance to

industries facing environmental

problems and is the state's primary

mechanism for technology transfer

from GRA and the Traditional

Industries program. Governor Miller

recommends $300,000 in matching

funds to continue the support of

GEP's 12 industry environmental

networks and expand GEP's capacity

to address solid waste issues affecting

Georgia industries.

THE VISION OF GEORGIA'S

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM - All

initiatives and developments must be

consistent with the vision of the

University System of Georgia. The 3

basic programs of the System are

instruction, research and public

service.

RESIDENT INSTRUCTION -

The "A" Unit of the University

System budget funds resident

instruction at all 34 institutions and

represents the largest commitment of

money and personnel. The resident

instruction portion of the F.Y. 1998

budget was $1,219,570,248. For F.Y.

1999, the Governor recommends

$1,230,370,248. Resident Instruction

is formula-funded and places

considerable emphasis on enrollment

growth.

The F.Y. 1999

recommendation reflects the

Governor's decision not to hold the

system accountable for a 7.92%

decrease in quarter credit hours

during Sununer 1996. This decrease

was due to the 1996 Sununer

Olympic Games, as many campuses

were unable to offer classes and

suffered a significant decline in

enrollment. The Board of Regents

anticipates a 10% increase in

University System enrollment over

the next 5 years, and to remove this

funding would be detrimental to the

system and its students. Another

component of the formula addresses

funding for major repair and

rehabilitation of all University System

assets. Governor Miller's F.Y. 1999

recommendation changes the formula

to fund these repairs at 1% of the

replacement value of $4,777,443,410.

MRR is currently funded at 0.95% of

replacement value.

The "A" Unit also contains

funding for Special Funding

Initiatives, Forestry Research, the

Student Education Enrichment

Program, the Office of Minority

Business Enterprises and the

Research Consortium.

RESEARCH - System research

funds are generated by the formula.

However, additional funds are

recommended to support the research

functions of several "B" Unit

activities.

Governor Miller

recommends that the "B" Unit receive

$180,361,261 in state funds for F.Y.

1999, including $16,213,703 to

support the Georgia Public

Telecommunications Commission.

Research projects conducted by

the University System's institutions

increase the national prestige of the

system as a whole. Georgia creates

research opportunities and reaps the

benefits of pure and applied research

findings.

One important research activity is

the Agricultural Technology

Research Program at Georgia Tech.

Governor Miller is including funds to

increase poultry research in F.Y.

1999. One new project involves the

development of sensor processing

techniques that assist the industry by

increasing meat yield and reducing

worker injuries.

Another important research

function is the University of

Georgia's Agricultural Experiment

Station. The mission of this unit is to

F.Y. 1999 State Funds Unit B Recommendation - $164,147,558

Other 5.4%

Economic and Industrial
Development 9.0%

Agriculture Research and
Extension 46.6%

Marine Education and Research 2.5%
Medical Education and
Research 36.6%

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conduct research and provide information on the factors that influence agriculture in Georgia. Current research efforts focus on the rapidly growing green industIy, vegetable and fruit production, precision fanning and the environment. The total F.Y. 1999 reconunendation for the Agricultural Experiment Stations is $39,859,098.
The Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) has helped move Georgia from nineteenth place in 1992 to third place in 1996 in state science and technology funding. The Governor reconunends $36,925,000 in F.Y. 1998 Amended new funds for GRA. With these funds, Georgia's investment in GRA since its inception in F.Y. 1993 exceeds $200 million. GRA continues to invest in eminent scholars, equipment, and facilities in 3 major focus areas: advanced conununications, biotechnology, and environmental technologies. The F.Y. 1998 Amended reconunendation includes 3 eminent scholars for whom matching funds have already been secured. The University of Georgia will receive a scholar in nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and Georgia Tech will recruit in the areas of tissue engineering and wireless systems.
The F.Y. 1998 Amended reconunendation recognizes the need for more technology development

centers, similar to incubators, since

existing GRA development centers

are filled to capacity. Funds are

included to provide development

facilities for UGA scientists in

applied genetics as part of the

AGTEC

(Applied

Genetics

Technology Center) complex.

Scientists in plant and biotechnology

will work together on projects that

have conunercialization potential.

Adjacent to the GRA funded building

will be a UGA Research FOlmdation

funded building dedicated to

conunercialization with space for

small companies in the development

phase.

Another biotechnology

development center will be located at

Emory to support GRA projects and

associated start-up companies. A

third lab will be added in conjunction

with the advanced biotechnology core

facilities at Georgia State. This

particular lab is already filled with

commitments from eager companies.

There is strong motivation to

support conunercialization functions.

In the pharmaceutical industry, a

scientist at a research university

makes a discovery or creates and

develops an invention, and then sells

it to a biotechnology company for up

to $500,000 and single digit royalties.

The company refines the discovery

and makes a multi-million dollar deal

with a pharmaceutical company with

royalties in the double digits. This

State Science and Technology Spending for Econonic DeveI~nmt
$63.4

Millions

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

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represents lost profits to Georgia

universities and biotechnology

companies. The concept behind

conunercialization

development

centers is to grow our own companies

that can take an invention all the way

to conunercialization, thus keeping

jobs and profits in the state.

The biotechnology market has

enjoyed tremendous growth: worth $1

million in 1980, it is expected to bring

in $500 billion in 2020 and provide

over 3.5 million jobs.

Other research areas include

broadband

teleconununications,

environmentally conscious design and

manufacturing, and a project to link

the regional Center of Excellence in

precision farming with toxicology.

The latter project adds the Medical

College of Georgia to a partnership

that includes UGA and Georgia Tech.

The new F.Y. 1998 Amended

investment includes $2,250,000 for

eminent scholars, $12,465,000 for

facility construction and renovation,

$21,710,000 for equipment and

$500,000 for other project needs.

This effort, combined with prior

investments, has launched Georgia to

the national forefront in science and

technology.

PUBLIC SERVICE - Service

activities provide assistance to groups

or individuals outside the traditional

classroom. 1he "A" Unit provides

extensive continuing education

classes and receives funds for Public

Service Institutes such as the State

Data Center at Georgia Tech and the

Carl Vinson Institute of Government

at the University of Georgia. Many

other service activities are funded

through the "B" Unit.

The Cooperative Extension

Service, based at the University of

Georgia, is one such program. The

principal focus of the program is

agriculture - embracing the food and

fiber industries, horticulture, natural
resources and the environment. Iri

addition, it supports programs in

home economics and the statewide

4-H initiative. This year, the
2i Governor reconunends funds for

new county agents to aid in service

delivery to the conununity. The

REGENTS, UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA -- Strategies and Services

recommendation also includes funds

to complete the new technology

center, livestock support positions in

Statesboro and Tifton, and a forestry

position in Tifton. The total F.Y.

1999 budget recommendation for the

~ooperative Extension Service is

$31,583,352.

The Medical College of Georgia

Hospital and Clinics serve as the

teaching hospital for the University

System and focus on meeting the

medical and health care needs of the

citizens of Georgia. The hospital and

clinics support services in local

communities through various

outreach initiatives such as

telemedicine or community clinics.

The total F.Y. 1999 recommended

budget for the hospital and clinics is

$33,608,599.

The

Georgia

Public

Telecommunication Commission
(GPTC) is Unit "c" of the Regents'

budget. The Governor recommends

$16,213,703 in general funds and

$2,000,000 in lottery funds for F.Y.

1999.

Since its establishment in 1982,

GPTC has pushed toward its mission:

to create, produce, and distribute high

quality programs and services that

educate, inform, and entertain

audiences and enrich the quality of

their lives. To carry out its mission,

GPTC operates 9 television stations and 13 radio stations statewide.
GPTC moved into its new facility located on 14th Street in Atlanta and adjacent to the new Georgia Center for Advanced Telecommunications Technology (GCATT) in August 1997. The new facility is the first public broadcasting facility in the nation with total digital technology capabilities. Technical features of the new facility include 3 production studios with audience seating, 6 distance learning studios, 3 major edit suites and a production suite. The facility contains a live performance studio and 2 production studios dedicated to Peach State Radio. In addition to broadcasting an extensive national program schedule provided by such agencies as the Public Broadcasting System and National Public Radio, member stations devote considerable resources to locally produced programs of interest to Georgia communities. Both the radio and television operations have produced programs for national distribution, giving Georgia considerable national exposure.
An important initiative of Governor Miller has been to increase the educational progranuning shown over GPTV and PeachStar. The commission's daytime programming

is almost completely educational. With every public school, regional library, college and technical institution statewide equipped with satellite technology, these entities have the capability to receive educational programming from over 25 satellites. GPTC also purchased a satellite transponder, allowing the state to broadcast educational programming to every Georgia school and any other institution statewide that has a satellite dish. Distance learning programming has expanded educational opportunities for Georgia students. The Governor recommends $2,000,000 in lottery funds for the purchase of additional educational programming.
The commission has purchased and produced programming to assist teachers and other faculty in their professional development. A special emphasis of the staff development programming is helping teachers understand how to use multi-media in the classroom. Teleconferences expose local school personnel to state and national experts in a variety of fie1ds-experts individual schools could not easily afford. Such programs can be used to fulfill requirements for certificate renewal.

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Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

INSTRUCTION

PURPOSE: To develop and deliver quality education programs in a broad range of disciplines, and to assist students in receiving associate, bachelor, master and doctoral degrees.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Achieve full national, regional or state accreditation for all eligible academic programs.

To improve quality by increasing the number of programs accredited each year.

Provide full-time faculty and faculty with terminal degrees.

Increase the number of full-time faculty as a percentage of all faculty.

Retain students within the University System and assist students in obtaining higher education degrees.

Increase percentage of full-time students retained after one year.

Assist in the promotion of general educational development in the state.

Increase number of degrees conferred.
Increase the proportion of Georgians with BA degrees to be equal to or greater than the national average.

Increase the participation rate of Georgia high school graduates in the University System.

Increase the minority graduation rate in the University System of Georgia.

RESEARCH

PURPOSE: 1) To expand the existing body of knowledge and apply research fmdings to solve problems and improve the quality of life. 2) To provide learning opportunities for University System students.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide quality and useful information to business, industry and government.

Increase the total dollar value of grants and contracts from business, industry and government sources.

Increase utilization of research results by business and industry.

Attract quality research faculty and staff to University System of Georgia institutions.

Increase the amount of intellectual property income of the University System.

Attract highly qualified graduate students in order to improve the quality of research.

Increase the average score on graduate entrance examinations.
Increase the level of graduate student support using research funds.

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PUBLIC SERVICE

PURPOSE: Provide continuing education, outreach, programs and services that foster economic, technological, social and cultural development.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide continuing education opportunities for professional and personal development.

Increase the level of participant satisfaction with continuing education programs offered.

Support the economic, physical and social objectives of local and regional communities.

Increase the documented utilization of University System public service programs by local and regional communities.

Expand contracts with business, governments and other organizations and respond to their specific educational needs.

Increase the number of documented contacts with new groups that utilize public service resources.

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FORESTRY RESEARCH

PURPOSE: Conduct research to enhance understanding of basic biological processes controlling tree and stand growth, and apply new information to design intensive forest systems that significantly boost wood production while maintaining the environmental health of Georgia's forests.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Expand knowledge and understanding concerning tree and stand growth.

Reduce biological and environmental constraints on tree and stand growth through extensive research.

Develop wood fiber production systems that increase productivity and are economically viable, sustainable and compatible.

Maintain the level of high profitability in intensively managed stands.
Meet or surpass guidelines for protection of environmental assets outlined in the Sustainable Forestry Initiative.

No adverse environmental impact actions filed as a result of forestry program practices.

OFFICE OF MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES

PURPOSE: Assist in the elimination of factors that place minority businesses in a disadvantaged position, and to serve as a resource for minority businesses in order to enable them to compete more successfully.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Expand the business knowledge, skills and abilities of minority businesses in order to increase the probability of their success.

Increase the revenue generated by minority business clients by 5%.

Increase the success rate of existing minority-owned businesses.

Improve ratio of MBE assisted business that succeed versus MBE assisted businesses that fail by 5%.

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STUDENT EDUCATION ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

PURPOSE: To recruit and prepare underrepresented ethnic disadvantaged students of the State of Georgia for careers in the health profession, and to retain these students to practice within the state.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Enhance the educational backgrounds of minority and disadvantaged students.

Satisfy 100% of demand of dental, medical and other health program students needing early exposure to fIrst year curriculum.

Satisfy 100% of demand for tutorial assistance.

Increase number of high school and college minority students interested in the health profession.

Increase enrollment of high school programs to 70 students.
Increase number of clinical research slots fIlled by high school and college students to 70.

Increase number of high school and college students participating in the health profession seminar to 400.

MARINE EXTENSION SERVICE

PURPOSE: Enhance the economic stability and diversity of existing marine industries while reducing their environmental impact, develop new marine industries which do not endanger the fragile coastline environment, and increase knowledge of marine resources by improving the teaching of marine science.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

All seafood harvested and processed will comply with appropriate federal, state and local regulations.

a) All Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points plans developed by trained processors will be accepted by state and federal regulatory agencies, b) all HACCP regulatory personnel will meet or exceed minimum scores on training exit examinations.

Marine data will be used to develop new environmentally sound marine industries.

400 owners and operators of shrimping vessels will reduce incidental bycatch below the federally mandated 50% reduction level.

Students and the public will learn about the importance of Georgia's marine environmental resources and the need to use them wisely.

Increase by 5% annually the number of businesses that request marine data, presentations, and publications.
Increase average post- test scores of students in marine science by 5% annually.

Increase GSAMS programming to result in a 50% reduction in inability to satisfy demand.

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SKIDAWAY INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY

PURPOSE: Provide a center of excellence in marine and ocean science, which expands the body of knowledge on the marine environments and disseminates this information to educators, students, decision makers, industry and citizens.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Conduct research regarding local and global marine environments and disseminate results of this research to educators, students, agencies, industry and the public.

Disseminate results of research annually through: 1) 30 articles published in professional journals, 2) 20 presentations to professional and educational groups, 3) 12 presentations to civic groups, 4) host six visiting scientists, 5) participation of faculty and staff in 20 international, national, regional and/or state advisory panels annually.

Provide useful information and advice to decision makers on matters related to marine environments.

Experience an increase in the number of recommendations implemented by program customers.

MARINE INSTITUTE

PURPOSE: Enhance the basic knowledge base of salt march estuarine ecosystems to promote wise and sustained utilization of Georgia's coastal resources.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Increase the understanding of processes that control the salt marsh ecosystem.

Increase by 5% the number of papers published in the peer reviewed scientific literature by scientists using Marine Institute facilities.

Increase by 5% Marine Institute faculty participation in regional and national funding review panel boards.

Increase by 5% Marine Institute faculty recognition by their participation on scientific journal editorial boards and receipt of scientific honors from their peers.

Experience an increase in the number of Marine Institute research [mdings utilized by program customers.

490

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

PURPOSE: To help build and support a strong state economy by assisting business and industry with research, technical and managerial assistance and training so that they may address issues, use resources wisely, and develop strategies for the 21 st century.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Support the growth and retention of existing business and industry.

Achieve 75% company/community action on project recommendations.

Achieve overall client satisfaction ratio of 4.5/5.0 on all projects on a scale of 0-5.

Achieve a value-added measure of $250,000 for manufacturing clients served versus non-clients.

Assist in the development and growth of new companies.

Achieve 80% satisfaction level on survey of assisted companies.

Attract new companies and businesses to Georgia.

Increase by 5% the number of clients recruited that request additional information.

Assist in the implementation of a coordinated strategy of economic development in the state.

Achieve economic benefits of at least two times state investment in EDI programs.

Leverage state funding by at least 100% with federal and private funding.

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CENTER

PURPOSE: Support the increase of Georgia's technology job base by assisting in the formation of new technology companies in Georgia, attracting new companies to the state, and commercializing university technology.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Increase the number of companies who experience high growth and become self- sufficient.

Increase the number of companies whose utilization of AIDC services results in self-sufficiency and high growth.

Commercialize faculty technology research projects

Increase the annual revenue generated by member and graduate companies.
Increase successful commercialization from faculty research projects.

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GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH INSTITUTE

PURPOSE: To plan and conduct programs of innovative research, education, outreach and economic development that advance the global competitiveness and security of Georgia,

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Promote research and service contributions that advance the economic growth of Georgia.

Increase number of spin-off companies and new businesses.
Increase the revenue and economic impact of spin-off companies.

Expand knowledge and identify technological applications in basic and applied science and engineering.

Increase the number of collaborative relationships with academic units, state and regional industry and government agencies.

Increase the amount of sponsored revenue attracted by GTRI.

AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH PROGRAM

PURPOSE: To assist Georgia agribusiness by developing solutions to processing problems through the use of state of the art technology.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

To assist Georgia agribusiness in new technology utilization and enhanced operations efficiency.

Increase documented communication between the poultry industry, the University System and selected service groups by 100%.

Increase the efficiency of handling requests for information by 50%.

Educate the industry and public on emerging issues, critical needs, and growing technology opportunities for Georgia agribusiness.

Increase the number of workshops conducted regarding emerging issues.
Increase the involvement of academic faculty involved in program activities by 5%.

CENTER FOR REHABILITATION TECHNOLOGY

PURPOSE: Provide support to individuals of any age within the State of Georgia and beyond through expert services, research, design, technological development, information dissemination and education. The application of these resources is intended to enable maximum freedom of access to opportunity and environment, as well as active participation in all aspects of life.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Develop technology improvements for the benefit of people with disabilities.

Increase number of cooperative partnerships with programs that deliver technology and job assistance to people with disabilities.

Increase awareness of the needs ofpeople with disabilities.

Increase contacts to CRT Web site by 100%.

Increase commercialization of CRT products.

Experience a 3% increase in the number of CRT products marketed and distributed to people with disabilities.

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AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATIONS

PURPOSE: Conduct basic and applied agriculture related research to promote economic growth of and environmentally sound practices by Georgia's producers, food processors, agribusiness, and rural communities; and to expand the body of scientific knowledge of agriculture and related environmental sciences.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Expand production of new agricultural enterprises and add value to raw agricultural products.

Expand by 2%, production of emerging crops and new products with high potential for production under conditions in Georgia and add value of2% to Georgia-produced agricultural commodities through further processing.

Sustain and enhance agricultural productivity and profitability.

Increase agricultural productivity and profitability by improving crop and animal production by 5% in representative agricultural commodities including broilers, cotton, peanuts and onions.

COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE

PURPOSE: Expand the body of knowledge related to agriculture environmental sciences, and disseminate the information and data used to assist Georgia's producers, agribusiness, consumers, and the community in improving agricultural production methods, while seeking to ensure the wise use of Georgia's natural resources.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Sustain and enhance production of agricultural enterprises and add value to raw agricultural products.

Increase productivity and profitability in agriculture by 3%.

Disseminate agricultural and related environmental information.

Increase by 2,000 the number of students involved in the Environmental Education Program for Youth at 4-H camps.

Protect, improve and preserve Georgia's natural resources.

Increase rate of reforestation by 5% in three years.

Improve food quality and safety.

Reduce incidence of food borne illness by 5% in school lunch programs and other clients dealing with food handling over the next three years.

493

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MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA HOSPITAL AND CLINICS

PURPOSE: Create and sustain a model comprehensive healthcare delivery system to support the teaching, patient care and research mission of the Medical College of Georgia.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Operate a market competitive healthcare system which provides an environment for teaching and training of health professionals to meet the needs of Georgia citizens.

Achieve 14,000 patient admissions; provide services for 350,000 patient visits; and accomplish 12,000 operative procedures.

Maintain a Medicaid population of at least 25%; increase the number Of Medicare patients by 6%; and maintain at least 80% of payor mix as a combination of Medicare, Medicaid, commercial and managed care payors.

Sustain and improve level of assistance to Georgia communities in providing preventive, primary and/or specialty care.

Increase off campus patient encounters by 5%. Maintain specialty referrals at the F.Y. 1998 level.

Establish 12 formal referral relationships with physician practices and 12 formal referral relationships with hospitals in the MCG service area.

JOINT BOARD OF FAMILY PRACTICE

PURPOSE: Satisfy the physician workforce needs of Georgia communities (with an emphasis on primary care) through the support and development of pre-medical, medical students, graduate, and post-graduate level medical education programs.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Improve the supply, specialty mix, distribution and retention of physicians in Georgia (with an emphasis on primary care).

Increase by 2% the number ofphysicians completing Georgia residency programs who remain in the state to practice.

Maintain 60% of students completing Mercer University School of Medicine and Morehouse School of Medicine entering a primary care discipline (Family Practice, General Internal Medicine or General Pediatrics).

Increase by 2% the number of physicians locating in rural (nonmetropolitan statistical) areas.

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VETERINARY MEDICINE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH

PURPOSE: Conduct biological, biomedical and biotechnical research on poultry health problems, applying research results to the identification of poultry health problems, and training poultry research workers and veterinarians.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Obtain and deliver information needed to increase understanding of poultry disease.

Increase number of reports published pertaining to goals. Increase number of presentations made pertaining to goals.

Increase number of researchers and veterinarians involved in poultry health science.

Provide quality research to assist in the control and prevention of poultry disease.

Experience an increase in the number of research fmdings applied by poultry producers.

VETERINARY MEDICINE EXPERIMENT STATIONS

PURPOSE: Conduct and coordinate research on animal health problems of present and potential concern to animal owners, producers and industries in Georgia.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Obtain and deliver information needed to increase understanding of diseases affecting beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, horses, poultry, fish, and family pets.

Increase number of reports published pertaining to goals. Increase number of presentations made pertaining to goals.

Increase number of researchers and veterinarians trained in animal health research.

Provide quality research to assist in the control and prevention of animal health disease.

Experience an increase in the number of research fmdings implemented by livestock, dairy, aquaculture and poultry producers.

VETERINARY MEDICINE TEACHING HOSPITAL

PURPOSE: To assist with the teaching of veterinary students, veterinary technician students, and postgraduate veterinarians in order to experience an increase in the number of students passing the board certification exam.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

To provide a sufficient quantity of animal subjects appropriate to satisfy learning needs ofveterinary students.

Meet 100% of demand for equine, bovine, porcine, canine, feline, and exotic animals.

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ATHENS AND TIFTON VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORIES

PURPOSE: Provide diagnostic support and laboratory analysis of naturally occurring diseases affecting livestock and family pets for veterinarians and regulatory agencies.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Identify diseases of animals that are family pets, or of economic or public health importance.

Test results on laboratory tests for diseases of regulatory importance will be provided to appropriate regulatory agencies within 24 hours of completion.

Provide veterinarians and animal owners with accurate and timely laboratory testing support for animal disease diagnosis

Average turnaround time of a completed test will not exceed six days.

At least three new laboratory diagnostic tests will be made available to veterinarians.

STATE MEDICAL EDUCATION BOARD

PURPOSE: Reduce the number of Georgia communities, with populations of 15,000 or less, designated as medically underserved by increasing the number of primary care physicians practicing in those communities by granting medical scholarships and/or providing medical education loan repayment in return for practice in medically underserved Georgia communities and through facilitation of an annual Medical Fair to match communities with physicians seeking practice opportunities.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Eliminate medically underserved communities in Georgia.

Reduce the number of Georgia communities, with populations of 15,000 or less, designated as medically under served.

GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE

PURPOSE: To prepare students for success in life through a varied curriculum designed to enable students to transfer to senior colleges and universities, to pursue current and new careers, and to become participating citizens in the democratic process.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

To provide high quality educational services that will enable students to develop intellectual proficiencies and acquire basic knowledge needed for success.

80% of employers surveyed annually will indicate they are satisfied with the academic preparation of GMC students.
80% of students surveyed annually will respond that they are satisfied with their education.

To provide a campus atmosphere that promotes teaching excellence, academic achievement, and concern for students

Decrease the number of students who fail to meet proficiency requirements by 5% annually.

Annual survey of students will reflect 90% satisfaction with ,the courtesy and competence of the staff.

Reduce the overall complaint rate of students, faculty, applicants, and staff.

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GEORGIA RESEARCH ALLIANCE

PURPOSE: Expand Georgia's economy by creating and developing advanced technology industries using university-based research and development programs in advanced communications, biotechnology, and environmental technologies.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Enhance economic development for Georgia by developing the research infrastructure for recruiting companies to Georgia, creating new companies in Georgia, and enhancing the productivity/profitability of companies in Georgia that develop, manufacture or use advanced communication technologies, biotechnology, or environmental technologies.

Companies locating or starting in Georgia during F.Y. 1999 based on initiatives sponsored by the Georgia Research Alliance in advanced communication technologies, biotechnology, or environmental technologies will create 1,000 new jobs.
The number of new Georgia-based enterprises formed based on the intellectual property portfolios of the research universities will increase by 100% from F.Y. 1997 to F.Y. 1999 resulting in a total of eight new companies formed.

The number of Georgia companies engaged in funded research relationships with Georgia Research Alliance universities will increase by 10% in F.Y. 1999 resulting in a total of300 relationships.

Federal and private funding to research universities in Georgia conducting research in advanced communication technologies, biotechnology, or environmental technologies will increase by 8% in F.Y. 1999 resulting in a total of over $900 million funding in sciences and engineering reported to the National Science Foundation.

Move Georgia into the top ten in national rankings of states that develop, manufacture, or use advanced communication technologies, biotechnology, or environmental technologies by year 2005.

Awareness of the brand name "Georgia" and its technological infrastructure will increase in F.Y. 1999 by 25% as measured by the number of positive citations in the popular press.

Increase venture capital investment in new high-tech industry in Georgia thereby leveraging the state's investment in its technological infrastructure.

The number of Georgia high-tech start-up companies funded with venture capital will increase from 24 in F.Y. 1996 to 30 in F.Y.1999.

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TRADITIONAL INDUSTRIES PROGRAM

PURPOSE: Enhance the competitiveness of Georgia's traditional pulp and paper, food processing and carpet, textile and apparel industries through a partnership with Georgia government and the University System of Georgia in a focused program of joint public-private investment in priority research and technical assistance.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Enhance the competitiveness of Georgia's textile and apparel industries by developing and implementing cost-effective technologies that improve their products, workplace, manufacturing and environmental systems.

Implement closed-loop water treatment systems in three textile dyeing and fmishing manufacturers, resulting in a 50% reduction in wastewater at those sites in F.Y. 1999.
The amount of industrial apparel/carpet/textile fiber waste being transported to Georgia's landfills will be reduced by 15% in F.Y. 1999.

The publication ofthe "Baseline Toxicity Handbook" will reduce the number of "Toxicity Identification Evaluations" required by EPA by 5 at an approximate savings of $250,000 for Georgia's textile industry.

Enhance the competitiveness of Georgia's food processing industry by helping industry develop more efficient processes, produce more competitive higher value-added products, take advantage of emerging technologies, and responsibly address the growing body of food safety and environmental regulations.

Reduce Georgia poultry processing plants' fresh water usage by 10%, saving Georgia's 34 processors $2 million annually.
In three years, decrease the cost and environmental impact of fried food processing in Georgia by reducing cooking oil usage by 50%, lowering the cost of fried food products by more than $10 million per year.

Finalize and implement four products that will reduce the reliance on low-skilled, low-wage labor in favor of higherskilled, higher-wage labor and increase plant efficiency, as measured by plant reports before and after implementation.

Develop two new food products that will open up new markets for Georgia food processors.

Enhance the competitiveness of Georgia's pulp and paper industry by improving the fiber supply, developing new and improving existing technologies that reduce environmental impact and increase productivity.

Decrease the volume of wastewater being treated at or released from Georgia pulp and paper mills by 5%.

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REGENTS, UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA Attached Agencies
Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

PEACHSTAR EDUCATION SERVICES

PURPOSE: Provide quality educational programming via satellite and related educational services to students, parents, teachers and nontraditionalleamers throughout the state of Georgia.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Expand and enhance the leaming opportunities for Georgia students, parents and nontraditionalleamers.

Increase in the number of schools and classrooms using PeachStar programs and services, 90% teacher satisfaction ratings, comparative or higher student scores as compared to students taking similar course work in traditional settings.

Acquire and provide high quality instructional programming based on feedback from Georgia educators.

Acquire and provide high quality instructional programming based on feedback from Georgia educators.

Ensure uninterrupted broadcast services 24 hours a day.

GEORGIA PUBLIC TELEVISION

PURPOSE: Create, produce and distribute high quality educational, informational and cultural programming and services that educate, inform, entertain and enriches the lives of the audiences of Georgia Public Television.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Increase the amount of time viewers watch GPTV by 5%. Increase membership and public [mancial support by 7%.

Expand audiences by 5% weekly as measured by Neilsen ratings.

Reduce the number of pledge drive days by 10%.

PEACHSTATE PUBLIC RADIO

PURPOSE: Create, produce and distribute high quality educational cultural programming and services that educate, inform, entertain and enrich the lives of the audiences of Peach State Public Radio.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Increase memberships and [mancial support by 35%.
Reduce the number of pledge drive days by 10 percent. To increase the number of affiliate stations from 13 to 14.

Expand audiences by 25% weekly as measured by arbitron ratings

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Results-Based Budgeting

Program Fund Allocations

AGENCY PROGRAMS 1. Instruction 2. Research 3. Public Service
TOTAL OTHER ACTIVITIES
1. Forestry Research 2. Office of Minority Business Enterprises 3. Student Education Enrichment Program 4. Marine Extension Service 5. Skidaway Institute of Oceanography 6. Marine Institute 7. Georgia Tech Research Institute 8. Center for Rehabilitation Technology 9. Agricultural Technology Research Program 10. Economic Development Institute
II. Advanced Technology Development Center
12. Agricultural Experiment Stations 13. Cooperative Extension Service 14. Medical College Hospital and Clinics 15. Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station 16. Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

1,271,512,042

780,174,929

437,733,654

268,584,812

375,200,275

230,215,553

2,084,445,971 1,278,975,294

741,611 1,491,151
351,860 2,297,115 4,789,005 1,568,456 102,278,486 3,242,819 1,565,976 11,011,157 3,178,061 68,907,582 55,591,738 262,074,410 2,984,133 5,118,005

741,611 1,491,151
351,860 1,458,968 1,583,372 1,005,675 6,189,087 1,456,914 1,565,976 4,883,116 2,178,061 39,721,393 32,183,352 33,608,599 2,984,133
535,878

F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

1,278,602,318

791,583,320

440,174,569

272,512,290

377,292,487

233,581,963

2,096,069,374 1,297,677,573

741,611 1,491,151
351,860 2,297,115 4,789,005 1,596,456 117,736,548 2,942,010 1,640,976 12,371,670 3,178,061 69,045,287 54,991,738 262,174,410 2,975,997 5,118,005

741,611 1,491,151
351,860 1,458,968 1,583,372 1,033,675 6,467,596
992,010 1,565,976 5,055,960 2,178,061 39,859,098 31,583,352 33,608,599 2,975,997
I
535,878

500

REGENTS, UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA -- Program Fund Allocations

11. Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories 18. Georgia Radiation Therapy Center 19. Joint Board of Family Practice 20. State Medical Education Board 21. Georgia Military College 22. Traditional Industries 23. Georgia Research Alliance TOTAL ATTACHED AGENCY PROGRAMS
1. Georgia Public Television 2. Peach State Public Radio 3. PeachStar Education Services TOTAL TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

3,491,531

137,561

3,413,908

0

24,977,456

24,977,456

1,386,882

1,386,882

1,941,407

1,273,869

3,985,000

3,985,000

2,000,000

2,000,000

568,387,749

165,699,914

F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

3,353,970

0

3,413,908

0

24,987,674

24,987,674

1,386,882

1,386,882

1,862,967

1,195,429

3,935,000

3,935,000

1998 Amended 1998 Amended

582,382,301

162,988,149

12,926,669

4,124,627

4,448,138

1,396,523

10,764,817

11,555,811

28,139,624

17,076,961

2,680,973,344 1,461,752,169

13,228,522

4,242,220

4,562,342

1,429,518

11,719,850

12,541,965

29,510,714

18,213,703

2,707,962,389 1,478,879,425

501

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Total Budgeted Positions as of October 1, 1997 -- 1,380

Commissioner 5

I

I

I

I

Program Manage-

Deputy Commissioner

Assistant

Assistant Commissioner

mentUnit

for Motor Vehicle

Commissioner for

2

285

Technology

68

1

I

Budget

Administrative

Internal Audit!

' EEO and Safety Tnumng

Hearing Officer 1-- Operations Analysis

Officer

- I-

3

2

7

I

7

Legal Assistant

Public Information

1-- Director

1

I

Otllceot

Research

Personnel

- I--

Administration

11

I

Special Assistant

Taxpayer Advocate

1--

I

1

~peCIal
Investigations -
4

I Alcohol and Tobacco
47

Internal Administration
138

I
Field Services
318

I

I

I

I

I

I

Taxypayer

Property Tax

Central Audit

Sales Tax

Income Tax

Accounting

66

58

130

94

128

502

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
RECOMMENDED STATE APPROPRIATIONS FOR F.Y. 1999 INCREASE OVER F.Y. 1998 BUDGET REDIRECTION LEVEL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

$94,442,527 $1,928,776
$92,916,027 $1,526,500

HIGHLIGHTS

$4,902,668 to continue the second phase of the "Blueprint for Modernization". Governor Miller also recommended $7,953,662 in the F.Y. 1998 Amended Budget for the department's modernization program. With these recommendations, a total of $32,213,790 has been made available to modernize the department's computer systems and processes. The initial investment of $19,357,500 was made during the 1997 legislative session after the Governor authorized a comprehensive review of the department's operations. The table below outlines the

projects funded in the first phase, as well as the current recommendation.
$1,350,000 to add 25 information systems positions to assist the department in accomplishing the major modernization objectives identified in the Blueprint for Modernization. The additional positions are needed to support the department's computer systems and to reduce the current level of contract labor in ongoing operations.

The Governor Makes a Total of $32.2 Million Available to Continue the Department of Revenue's "Blueprint for Modernization"

Projects FundedlRecommended

Budgeted

Governor's Recommendation

F.Y. 1997 AmendedlF.Y.1998 F.Y. 1998 Amended

F.Y. 1999

1. Modernization Management Unit 2. Sales Tax System 3. Electronic Processing/Imaging 4. Motor Vehicle Modernization 5. Accounts Receivable (Agency Funds) 6. Compliance & Tax Policy Research 7. Integrated Tax Administration System 8. Strategic Information Technology Planning 9. Quality Assurance 10. Year 2000 11. Other Systems Investments 12. Call Center 13. New Withholding Filing Requirements

402,110 1,943,890
310,000 2,300,000
485,000 1,538,000
450,000 400,000 7,528,500 4,000,000

1,463,290 3,986,500
946,332 1,175,000
200,000 182,500

902,668
*
4,000,000

TOTAL

19,357,500

7,953,622

4,902,668

*The Governor recommends funding for the department's Year 2000 expenses in the F.Y. 1998 Supplementary Budget.

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DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget ClassesIFund Sources

F.Y.1996 Expenditures

Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Postage Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases County Tax Officials-ERSIFICA Investment for Modernization Capital Outlay
Total Funds

57,716,364 5,855,945 1,310,690 188,074 743,434 2,828,977 1,117,662
14,589,987 2,769,048 3,787,043 10,349,333 3,358,795
104,615,352

Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds DOAS - Indirect Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

83,797 1,163,743 3,845,000
5,092,540
99,522,812

Positions Motor Vehicles

1,418 77

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
59,399,869 5,221,620 1,271,476 241,683 331,847 2,830,693 946,722
14,255,322 2,735,708 3,714,083 2,642,848 3,422,795 2,713,829

F.Y.1998 Current Budget
60,089,292 5,221,372 1,366,540 120,000 410,048 2,886,194 1,250,237 9,600,530 2,711,370 3,506,810 2,404,350 3,422,795 4,902,668

99,728,495

97,892,206

120,645 1,190,617 3,845,000 5,156,262 94,572,233
1,380 78

1,533,455 3,845,000 5,378,455 92,513,751
1,380 78

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection

Level

Enhancements

Totals

59,296,699 5,482,547 1,178,020 121,625 345,847 2,927,364 2,300,237 9,764,030 2,708,870 3,500,930 2,404,350 3,422,795 4,902,668
98,355,982

3,004,654 224,375 954,960
1,040,000 5,223,989

62,301,353 5,482,547 1,178,020 346,000 345,847 2,927,364 2,300,237
10,718,990 2,708,870 3,500,930 2,404,350 3,422,795 4,902,668 1,040,000
103,579,971

1,533,455 3,845,000 5,378,455 92,977,527
1,372 78

5,223,989 42

1,533,455 3,845,000 5,378,455 98,201,516
1,414 78

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DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Financial Summary

F.Y. 1999 Governor's Recommendations

Budget ClasseslFund Sources Adjusted Base

Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Postage Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases County Tax Officials-ERSIFICA Investment for Modernization Capital Outlay

60,653,068 5,217,372 1,342,129 129,750 400,642 2,927,364 1,237,134 9,500,530 2,711,370 3,506,810 2,404,350 3,422,795 4,902,668

Total Funds

98,355,982

Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds DOAS - Indirect Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

1,533,455 3,845,000 5,378,455 92,977,527

Positions Motor Vehicles

1,380 78

Redirection Level

Funds

To Redirect

Additions

(775,792) (235,000) (188,000)

775,792 281,700
8,300

(61,500)

(2,500) (2,500)

138,000

(1,265,292)

1,203,792

(1,265,292) (10)

1,203,792 22

Redirection Totals
60,653,068 5,264,072 1,162,429 129,750 339,142 2,927,364 1,237,134 9,636,030 2,708,870 3,506,810 2,404,350 3,422,795 4,902,668

Enhancements 1,350,000 86,500
90,000

98,294,482

1,526,500

1,533,455 3,845,000 5,378,455 92,916,027
1,392 78

1,526,500 25

Totals
62,003,068 5,264,072 1,162,429 216,250 339,142 2,927,364 1,237,134 9,726,030 2,708,870 3,506,810 2,404,350 3,422,795 4,902,668
99,820,982
1,533,455 3,845,000 5,378,455 94,442,527
1,417 78

505

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
F.Y. 1999 Budget Summary

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

ADJUSTMENTS TO CURRENT BUDGET
F.Y. 1998 STATE APPROPRIATIONS 1. Annualize the cost of the F.Y. 1998 salary adjustment. 2. Adjust for non-recurring expenditures: --Satellite imagery system to map forest changes and monitor compliance with the timber harvest tax.
ADJUSTED BASE
REDIRECTION FUNDS

92,513,751 563,776 (100,000)
92,977,527

FUNDS TO REDIRECT 1. Reduce travel by implementing a computer assisted audit program. 2. Discontinue the in-house printing of motor vehicle registration renewals (pre-bills) and outsource this function. 3. Reassign 4 revenue enforcement officers to conduct a proactive effort to reduce underage drinking and other alcohol related violations. 4. Reduce equipment replacement purchases in the motor vehicle division. 5. Replace 18 temporary employees with 12 full-time positions for year-round staggered tag processing. 6. Reassign 6 tax specialists to conduct a new targeted audit program of small retailers and service businesses nbt audited cyclically.
Total Funds to Redirect

(138,000) (230,000) (175,792)
(61,500) (250,000) (410,000)
(1,265,292)

ADDITIONS 1. Implement a computer assisted audit program recommended in the Blueprint for Modernization. The program is expected to result in more efficient audits saving time and travel expenses and improving customer service 2. Outsource the printing of motor vehicle registration renewals (pre-bills). The implementation of staggered tags requires monthly printing of pre-bills instead of once per year. 3. Assign 4 revenue enforcement officers to conduct concentrated and comprehensive compliance investigations 1 weekend per month to reduce underage drinking and other violations (200 businesses/year; 100 arrests estimated based on a pilot test). 4. Add 12 permanent employees for year-round staggered tag processing. This package is funded by reduction of 18 temporary employees. 5. Reassign 6 tax specialists to conduct a new audit program targeted at businesses where voluntary compliance needs improvement.
Total Additions
TOTAL REDIRECTION LEVEL

138,000
230,000 175,792
250,000 410,000
1,203,792 92,916,027

506

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE -- F.Y. 1999 Budget Summary

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDAnONS

ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

ENHANCEMENTS 1. Add 25 positions (20 programmers, 5 managers) to support the department's computer systems. This will allow the department to begin phasing out some contractors and will reduce the cost of maintaining the department's computer operations. 2. Replace 4 vehicles with over 125,000 miles. 3. Build a data warehouse to allow the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) uninterrupted inquiry of the new motor vehicle database.

1,350,000
86,500 90,000

TOTAL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

1,526,500

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

94,442,527

507

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Functional Budget Summary

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

TOTAL

STATE

1. Departmental Administration 2. Internal Administration 3. Information Systems 4. Field Services 5. Income Tax 6. Motor Vehicle 7. Taxpayer Accounting

12,008,034 11,243,171 8,635,054 16,553,073 8,174,335 17,344,788 4,204,944

12,008,034 11,093,171 7,619,854 16,413,073 7,874,335 16,044,788 3,565,144

12,331,571 11,171,562 10,138,703 16,708,866 8,224,355 17,437,054 4,229,134

12,331,571 11,021,562 9,123,503 16,568,866 7,924,355 16,137,054 3,589,334

8. Central Audit

8,187,047

8,187,047

8,258,170

8,258,170

9. Alcohol and Tobacco 10. Property Tax

2,538,425 4,959,156

2,538,425 3,225,701

2,475,399 4,922,299

2,475,399 3,188,844

11. Sales and Use Tax 12. State Board of Equalization TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

4,021,076 23,103
97,892,206

3,921,076 23,103
92,513,751

3,913,869 10,000
99,820,982

3,813,869 10,000
94,442,527

RECOMMENDED APPROPRIATION: The Department of Revenue is the budget unit for which the following State Fund Appropriation is recommended for F.Y. 1999: $94,442,527.

508

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Revenue is responsible for ~dministering the state's tax laws and for the timely collection and processing of state revenues and taxes. Other duties include the registration and licensing of motor vehicles and the regulation of tobacco and alcoholic beverages. In a typical year, the Department of Revenue processes 15 million documents, maintains millions of taxpayer accounts and registers over 7 million motor vehicles.
TAX ADMINISTRATION AND COLLECTION For the fiscal year ending June 30, 1997, the
department collected a total of $10.5 billion in revenues. The major taxes and fees collected by the department are:
Individual and Corporate Income Taxes. Sales and Use Taxes. Motor Fuel Taxes. Alcohol Beverage Taxes. Tobacco Taxes. Miscellaneous Taxes and Fees. The department also collects about $1.6 billion in taxes designated for local entities. The first of these is a 1% sales tax in Fulton and DeKalb Counties that is used as a dedicated revenue for the construction and operation of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA). The other 1% sales taxes designated for local entities are the local option sales tax, the special purpose tax, and the new educational and homestead taxes. All but 6 counties have a local option sales tax designated for county operations. This tax remains in effect until the voters decide to remove it. The special purpose tax differs from the local option tax because it remains in effect for up to 5 years. The special purpose tax is in effect in 127 counties and is used primarily for road and capital improvements. As of July 1, 1997, a county can adopt the 1% educational and homestead sales taxes if a majority of the voters approve. The educational tax is for capital improvements and bond retirement of school systems located within the county. Since July, 63 counties have adopted the educational tax. DeKalb County is the only county that has adopted the homestead tax. The tax is for capital improvements and services within a county and is limited to the 6 counties that did not have a local options sales tax as of July 1, 1997.
MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING
Every motor vehicle, trailer and truck tractor, with certain exceptions, must be registered through the appropriate county tag agent's office, which is the County Tax Commissioner or Tax Collector. The county tag agent

also collects the ad valorem tax and processes applications for tags and/or renewal decals for motor vehicles. The Department of Revenue's Motor Vehicle Division issues and maintains the file system for titles and registrations of over 7 million vehicles in the state.
REGULATION OF ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO The Department of Revenue enforces all laws and
regulations concerning the manufacture, possession, transportation and sale of alcoholic beverages and cigarettes within the state. The department's Alcohol and Tobacco Division has the following duties:
Enforces laws and regulations concerning alcohol and tobacco products and taxes.
Inspects alcohol beverage licensees for compliance with state laws and regulations.
Investigates all liquor license applicants. Confiscates contraband alcohol and tobacco products. Assists and coordinates law enforcement actions with other enforcement agencies.
ORGANIZATION To accomplish its duties, the department has 11
divisions reporting to the State Revenue Commissioner. Each of the divisions has a role in the administration of tax laws and the collection oftaxes and fees. The divisions are:
Administrative Division. Internal Administration Division. Central Audit Division. Field Services Division. Information Systems Division. Motor Vehicle Division. Taxpayer Accounting Division. Income Tax Division. Alcohol and Tobacco Division. Property Tax Division. Sales and Use Tax Division.
ATTACHED AGENCY The State Board of Equalization is attached to the
Department of Revenue for administrative purposes only. The board provides for appointment and retention of hearing officers whose function is to hear and determine appeals by local governing authorities on issues relating to the disapproval of county digests by the Commissioner of Revenue.
AUTHORITY Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

509

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Strategies and Services

The Department of Revenue is responsible for collecting over $10 billion in taxes, processing 15 million tax documents, issuing almost $1 billion in tax refunds, and distributing over $1.5 billion to local governments each year. The state's ability to deliver government services to its citizens and visitors depends on the department's ability to accurately and effectively administer the state's tax laws.
Recognizing the importance of the department's functions, the Governor authorized an extensive study of the department's operations in F.Y. 1997. The result of this analysis is the "Blueprint for Modernization", a plan to modernize the department's management and computer systems. A total of $19,357,500 was appropriated in the F.Y. 1997 Amended and the F.Y. 1998 budgets to fund the first phase of this plan. The Governor has recommended a total of $12,856,330 to continue the department's modernization program. Of this amount, $7,953,662 is recommended in the F.Y. 1998 Amended Budget and $4,902,668 in F.Y. 1999.

MODERNIZATION

The

"Blueprint

for

Modernization" outlines the steps that

must be taken to improve the

efficiency and effectiveness of the

department's operations.

The

department has taken action on the

plan's 5 major areas:

FOCUSING

ON

THE

CUSTOMER--The department has

initiated several programs to improve

customer service. A taxpayer

advocate position is working to

resolve taxpayer issues; an

installment pay program has been

implemented to make it easier to pay

delinquent taxes, and the Governor

supports the design of a customer call

center to assist taxpayers in obtaining

the information they need.

MANAGING TECHNOLOGY--

The department has improved the

manner in which information

technology projects are managed and

monitored, including the new sales

tax system, imaging technology, and

the motor vehicle tag and title system.

Also in this area, the department

has developed plans and schedules to

meet its biggest challenge, correcting

the Year 2000 problem.

98% of Taxpayers Pay Voluntarily, Yet State Still Collects Almost $300 million Through Audits and Delinquent Payments

S13,000

SI2,120

S12,785

S261

S287

so

1996

1997

Fiscal Years

II Voluntary

I2'J Auditsillelinquent Collections

IMPROVING PERFORMANCE

AND ACCOUNTABILITY--The

department has taken the critical step

in the implementation of the

modernization effort by creating the

program management function. This

function will monitor all major

projects to ensure that they remain

within budget, stay on schedule, and

meet the agreed upon requirements.

The department has also

contracted with a private firm to

conduct an independent quality

assurance review of the sales tax and

motor vehicle systems projects. The

department is developing a strategic

information technology plan to guide

all future development technology

project, enhancements, and equipment

acquisitions.

Finally, the department has

contracted with private collection

agencies on a commission fee basis to

assist in the collection of delinquent

taxes. The commission fee is funded

entirely by the cost of collection fee

authorized by law and does not

require state funds. In F.Y. 1997, the

department assigned to 3 collection

agencies almost 50,000 delinquent

accounts over 2 years old with a value

of almost $130 million. The program

will continue in F.Y. 1998 with the

assignment of another 50,000

accounts over 2 years old. The goal

of the program is to have private

collection agencies collect all

accounts where taxpayers have not

responded to reasonable collection

efforts by the department.

ORGANIZING FOR RESULTS--

The department will be moving from

a tax type organization to a functional

organization.

A 6-phase

implementation plan has been

developed to complete the transition

from a tax type to a functional

organization and should be

implemented by the end of F.Y. 1998..

REDESIGNING

THE

PROCESS--The department has

expanded its internet web page to

allow taxpayers access to various tax

forms and publications. The

department continues to move in the

510

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE -- Strategies and Services

direction of paperless processing by offering income tax electronic filing, ;lectronic tag transmission from the counties, and imaging of all tax returns. Electronic tag transmission results in a more accurate motor vehicle database for law enforcement and saves time and money by reducing data entry needs.

as "00" by software that is not Year 2000 compliant. Date calculations are also affected. For example a program may determine that the period between 01/01/99 and 01/01/00 is a negative 99 years.
The Department of Revenue has numerous computer applications that use a 2-year digit field to determine

8,000,000 7,000,000 6,000,000 5,000,000 4,000,000 3,000,000 2,000,000 1,000,000
o

Rapid Move to Electronic Tag Transmission Is Saving Time and Money

FY 95

FY96 Paper

FY 97 12 Electronic

FY 98

YEAR 2000 The department processes an
average of 54,000 pieces of mail and collects tnillions of dollars every day. In order to perfonn these daily processing functions, the department is dependent on automated systems which must be made Year 2000 compliant. This effort represents the single largest information systems project ever undertaken by the department and will require a significant commitment of resources.
The Year 2000 problem represents the first time in history that the computer industry has had to cross a century boundary and many computer applications will not function properly. Many older computer applications were written to store dates using only 2 digits to represent the year. A new century requires the ability to distinguish between the years 1900 and 2000, both of which would be represented

order, precedence and to calculate date differences. Many of the programs, especially financial, calculation and tax programs, use dates to calculate tax penalty assessments and receivables aging. The department's information technology staff must locate, test, and modify every place a date is used for comparison, calculation or for reporting purposes to determine if the application will function properly after the turn of the century.
The Year 2000 problem is more than just expanding the date field. It requires not only corrections to applications, but also the underlying technologies that those applications use. PC and LAN-based applications must also be tested and potentially remediated. Software upgrades must be installed and tested for Year 2000 compliance. The department has to manage and coordinate its resources to reduce the impact that the Year
511

2000 remediation effort will have on its operations.
The department has a project team in place to manage the Year 2000 effort. The department's approach to the Year 2000 remediation effort consists of:
Rewriting applications where modernization is planned and the target date precedes the Year 2000 failure date.
Rewrite applications where the technology is so archaic that remediation is not possible and the systems are still critical to agency function.
Remediate applications where a rewrite is planned for modernization, but cannot be completed before the known failure date.
Remediate applications where no rewrite is planned.
Replace applications with off the shelf software wherever possible.
RETURNS PROCESSING The Department of Revenue
receives and processes tnillions of tax returns and payments from individuals and businesses. In F.Y. 1997, the department processed 3.2 million individual income tax returns, 200,000 corporate returns, 1.4 tnillion withholding returns, and 1.5 tnillion sales tax returns.
The department has traditionally processed these returns in a labor and paper intensive manner. However, the department has begun to develop and implement information technology initiatives designed to streamline and increase the automation of the returns process. Two of these initiatives are imaging and electronic filing. These efforts will reduce current and future manpower requirements, provide convenient service, improve efficiency and reduce errors.
Processing returns that are subtnitted electronically is the most cost-effective and efficient manner. The cost of processing returns manually is 1.5 times greater than processing returns filed electronically.

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE -- Strategies and Services

The goal of the department is to focus on increasing the number of returns filed electronically in the long tenn while using imaging technology to process returns in the short tenn. For example, in 1996, the department processed 267,000 electronically filed returns and saw this figure increase by 40% in 1997 to 375,000. While this still represents only 5% of all tax returns, the department is continuing to make progress in this area.
IMAGING--In F.Y. 1997, the department initiated a project to develop an imaging system for tax return processing. The new system recently migrated from a test to a production environment and is expected to be fully functional in F.Y. 1998. The system works by capturing an image of a tax return, check and enclosures as they are received. The images are stored as pennanent

documents and data is extracted to update the tax data files. The system's benefits to the department are improved productivity, enhanced check depositing capabilities, reduced and staffing needs. Finally, streamlining the department's tax processing operations will result in taxpayers receiving their tax refunds much faster than the current 45-day average.
JOINT ELECTRONIC FILING-Along with 30 other states, the department is a member of the Joint FederaVState Electronic Filing Program. As a participant in this program, Georgia full-year residents receiving refunds may file both their federal and state tax returns electronically with the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS serves as a conduit and transmits the state returns electronically to the

department. Electronic filing benefits the
department and the taxpayer. The department saves time and money because this program eliminates several manual processes and data entry functions, reduces errors, and improves processing times. The taxpayer benefits because the department is able to issue refunds faster.
In 1997, the department received more than 375,000 electronically filed returns, a 40% increase over 1996. In fact, Georgia ranked second in the nation in volume for those states participating in the program. The department will offer taxpayers the option of having their refunds paid through direct deposit. Direct deposit will offer taxpayers an even faster refund by eliminating check processing and mail delays.

Tobacco Tax 1%
Alcohol Taxes 1%

Department of Revenue Sources of Tax Collections
Total Collections $10.5 Billion

Individual Income Tax 45%

Sales and Use Tax 39%

Corporate Income Tax 7%

l\1:iscellaneous Taxes 1%

Motor Vehicle Fees 2%

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DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

TAX ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

PURPOSE: Ensure compliance with Georgia's tax laws in order to fund and deliver state and local government services to serve the needs of the state's citizens and visitors.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Ensure that taxpayers comply with the tax laws and pay the legally required amount of taxes.

The number of business tax audits will be increased by 5% from 4,800 to 5,040. (interim activity measure)

Increase the number of individual income tax non-filer investigations by 20% from 4,500 to 5,400. (interim activity measure)

Private collection agencies will collect at least 5% of the value of the delinquent accounts assigned for collection. (Pilot program started in F.Y. 1998 and baseline to be determined in F.Y.1998).

The number of non-filers of registered sales tax and withholding accounts will be reduced by 10%.

Ensure that tax returns and receipts are processed in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.

Increase the amount of collections received through electronic funds transfers from 50.5% to 60% ofthe total amount of taxes collected by the department.

80% of individual income tax refunds will be issued within 3 weeks for returns filed by March 1. (interim efficiency measure)

The average time to process tax returns will be improved by 10%. (Baseline will be established in F.Y. 1998). (interim efficiency measure)

The average cost to process a tax return will be reduced by 10%. (Baseline will be established in F.Y. 1998). (interim efficiency measure)

Increase to 100% the number of individual income tax documents processed using imaging technology. Imaging reduces data entry needs and reduces processing time. (interim efficiency measure)

Expand the use of technology to provide efficient and effective customer service.

The number of income tax returns filed electronically will increase from 425,000 to 450,000. (interim activity measure)

The number oftaxpayers and tax practitioners accessing the agency's internet web site to download forms, publications, and other tax-related information will double.

513

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE -- Results-Based Budgeting

Provide taxpayers, local governments and tax practitioners with reliable information and prompt service to help them meet their tax obligations.

95% of all taxpayer protests will be acknowledged within 5 days of receipt and 80% of all protests will be handled within 30 days. (interim efficiency measure)

The percentage of calls handled in the refund inquiry section will increase by 10%. (interim activity measure)

The amount of unclaimed property returned to rightful owners will be increased by 25% from $4.4 million to $5.5 million.

The number of workshops and seminars provided for taxpayers and tax practitioners will be increased by 10%. (interim activity measure)

90% of taxpayers surveyed who sought assistance at regional offices will give a rating of meet or exceeds.

ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT

PURPOSE: Ensure compliance with Georgia laws and departmental regulations governing the control of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, and coin-operated amusement machines in order to prohibit unfair business practices and to promote public safety. Protect the health and safety of the state's youth by enforcing the prohibition against sales of alcoholic beverage to underage people.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Promote voluntary compliance of state laws governing alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, and coin-operated amusement machines.

The compliance rate of alcoholic beverage, tobacco, and coinoperated amusement machine businesses will be increased from 75% to 80%.

Concentrate and enhance enforcement efforts to prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages to underage persons.

The number of underage alcohol sales investigations conducted will be increased by 10% from 225 to 247. (interim activity measure)

Process and investigate alcohol and tobacco applications in a timely manner.

The average time taken to process and investigate alcohol and tobacco license applications will be reduced by 35% from 46 days to 30 days. (interim efficiency measure)

PROPERTY TAX

PURPOSE: Provide state level support, guidance and monitoring of the local ad valorem property tax assessment and collections processes and procedures to ensure uniformity.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Promote the uniform andfair assessment of all property in the state by providing assistance and continuing education to local governments in administering property tax laws.

The review of local tax digests will be completed within 12 workdays of receipt. (interim efficiency measure)
The technical assistance and classroom training for county tax
appraisers and tax commissioners will increase by 25% from 2,347 hours to 2,934 hours. (interim activity measure)

At least 75% of county tax appraisers and tax commissioners will rate the classroom training as informative and helpful in the performance of their duties.

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MOTOR VEHICLE TAG AND TITLE SERVICES

PURPOSE: Protect the ownership and financial interest in vehicles for the benefit of buyers, sellers and financial institutions and maintain and provide accurate vehicle registration information for law enforcement and other purposes.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Process motor vehicle tag and title applications in a timely, accurate and efficient manner and maintain accurate and current motor vehicle tag and title records.

The average number of days to process a motor vehicle registration will be reduced from 180 days to 45 days. (interim efficiency measure)

The average time to process a motor vehicle title application will be reduced from 16 days to 14 days. (interim efficiency measure)

95% of motor vehicle registration records will be submitted electronically by the counties.

The average number of days to inspect all rebuilt/salvage vehicles after application will be reduced from 11 days to 9 days. (interim efficiency measure)

Provide effective customer service to motor vehicle owners and financial institutions.

The number of customers assisted will be increased by 5%.
75% of customers surveyed who sought assistance at Tradeport's over the counter services will give a rating of meet or exceeds.

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Results-Based Budgeting

Program Fund Allocations

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

AGENCY PROGRAMS 1. Tax Administration and Enforcement 2. Alcohol and Tobacco Compliance and Enforcement 3. Property Tax 4. Motor Vehicle Tag and Title Services

70,090,989 2,678,330

66,406,184 2,678,330

3,550,582 21,572,305

3,400,582 20,028,655

71,471,996 2,731,101

67,790,656 2,734,169

3,620,539 21,997,345

3,471,479 20,446,223

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

97,892,206

92,513,751

99,820,982

94,442,527

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Total Budgeted Positions as of October 1, 1997 -- 356

State Ethics Commission Drugs and Narcotics Agency Real Estate Commission Holocaust Commission

Attached for Adminis6 trative Purposes Only 16
31
2

SecretaI)' of State
1
SecretaI)' of State Chief Operations Officer
1

Administration Division
38

I
Archives and Histol)' Division
56
I
Examining Boards Division
156

I
Corporations 36
Elections Division 23

,
Securities 28
I
Front Office 17

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Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Election Expense
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

F.Y.1996 Expenditures
17,678,172 4,914,152
266,893 144,317 72,520 2,624,084 1,961,551 3,171,023 904,454 882,370
32,619,536

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
17,961,718 4,440,782
243,903 155,504 137,692 2,628,637 1,908,213 3,295,474 941,813 604,285
32,318,021

F.Y.1998 Current Budget
19,386,581 3,274,155
254,500 160,019 99,620 2,567,555 1,859,594 3,107,637 887,850 485,000
32,082,511

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection

Level

Enhancements

Totals

19,654,375 3,036,246
211,612 175,168 120,821 2,569,340 1,698,307 3,322,034 873,341 597,500
32,258,744

57,300 281,000
18,000 89,500
445,800

19,711,675 3,317,246
211,612 175,168 120,821 2,587,340 1,787,807 3,322,034 873,341 597,500
32,704,544

70,581 2,424,490
38,900 2,533,971 30,085,565
422 96

294,666 2,643,760
79,864 3,018,290 29,299,731
414 96

1,045,000
1,045,000 31,037,511
411 97

1,045,000
1,045,000 31,213,744
414 99

445,800

1,045,000
1,045,000 31,659,544
415 99

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Financial Summary

F.Y. 1999 Governor's Recommendations

Budget Classes/Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Election Expense
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

Adjusted Base 19,089,979 3,274,155 254,500 164,019 97,629 2,572,340 1,859,594 3,080,843 907,850 485,000 31,785,909
1,045,000
1,045,000 30,740,909
411 97

Redirection Level

Funds To Redirect

Additions

(202,709) (406,544)
(22,888) (18,019) (10,000)

180,720 149,000
33,192

(380,837) (169,405)
(20,000)
(1,230,402)

219,550 400,552
112,500 1,095,514

(1,230,402) (4)

1,095,514 4

Redirection Totals
19,067,990 3,016,611
231,612 146,000 120,821 2,572,340 1,698,307 3,311,990 887,850 597,500
31,651,021

Enhancements 281,000
18,000 4,500
303,500

1,045,000
1,045,000 30,606,021
411 97

303,500

Totals 19,067,990 3,297,611
231,612 146,000 120,821 2,590,340 1,702,807 3,311,990 887,850 597,500 31,954,521
1,045,000
1,045,000 30,909,521
411 97

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F.Y.1999 Budget Summary

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

ADJUSTMENTS TO CURRENT BUDGET

F.Y. 1998 STATE APPROPRIATIONS 1. Annualize the cost of the F.Y. 1998 salary adjustment. 2. To adjust personal services

31,037,511 14,628
(311,230)

ADJUSTED BASE

30,740,909

REDIRECTION FUNDS

FUNDS TO REDIRECT 1. Reduce operating expenses and eliminate 2 positions due to technology enhancements and computerization of procedures. 2. Eliminate 2 state record center positions and temporary help. 3. Reduce the contract for the Georgia Historical Society - The Savannah Branch. 4. Suspend certain election mailings and publications and reduce operating expenses. 5. Modify the Examining Boards' examination contract and reduce operating expenses.

(386,817)
(85,860) (10,645) (225,000) (522,080)

Total Funds to Redirect

(1,230,402)

ADDITIONS 1. Add funding for grants to counties for records preservation ($20,645) and contract with a records management company to manage the State's Records Center ($75,860). 2. Increase computer charges for the statewide voter registration system ($112,500) and election expense for special elections and printing of election forms ($112,500). 3. Add 2 computer administrators ($112,016), technology enhancements ($206,097) and 2 positions for the Securities Division to assist with audits and examinations ($68,704). 4. Provide additional funding for operating expenses ($149,000), equipment ($33,192), enhancements to the Medical Board's computer system ($145,000), and case and peer reviews ($60,000).

96,505 225,000 386,817 387,192

Total Additions

1,095,514

TOTAL REDIRECTION LEVEL

30,606,021

ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

ENHANCEMENTS 1. Fund the production of a Georgia Capitol Orientation film ($281,000) and continual storage of the Museum's artifacts during Capitol renovations ($18,000). 2. Provide funding for a consultant to train teachers in issues of the holocaust, diversity and prejudice reform.
TOTAL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

299,000 4,500
303,500

TOTAL STATE FUNDS 520

30,909,521

OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE
Functional Budget Summary

I. Internal Administration 2. Archives and Records

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

TOTAL

STATE

3,869,578

3,839,578

4,045,086

4,015,086

4,772,902

4,697,902

4,772,013

4,697,013

3. Business Services and Regulation 4. Corporations* 5. Securities* 6. Elections and Campaign Disclosure 7. Drugs and Narcotics 8. State Ethics Commission 9. State Examining Boards 10. Georgia Commission on the Holocaust 11. Real Estate Commission TOTAL APPROPRIAnONS

4,553,807

3,783,807

4,449,713 1,195,085
387,907 10,517,499
100,974 2,235,046 32,082,511

4,429,713 1,195,085
387,907 10,367,499
100,974 2,235,046 31,037,511

2,529,518 1,964,411 4,355,206 1,186,030
387,812 10,359,329
105,442 2,249,674 31,954,521

1,809,518 1,914,411 4,335,206 1,186,030
387,812 10,209,329
105,442 2,249,674 30,909,521

* The Governor recommends splitting the operations of the Business Services and Regulation Division into 2 functions beginning in F.Y. 1999. The new divisions will be named "Corporations" and "Securities."

RECOMMENDED APPROPRIATION: The Office of Secretary of State is the budget unit for which the following State Fund Appropriation is recommended for F.Y. 1999: $30,909,521.

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OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE
Roles and Responsibilities

The Office of the Secretary of State provides many services for city and county governments, state agencies, businesses and the general public. These services range from:
License Issuance. Election and Business Activity Monitoring. Management of Public Records. The Secretary of State, an elected official, is responsible for delivery of services; the keeper of the Great Seal of Georgia; and the custodian of the state flag. Through newsletters and pamphlets, the office is the main source of information on Georgia history, law, government, officials, elections, and other subjects. In order to provide these services, the office is composed of 7 divisions and 3 attached agencies. The 7 divisions are Internal Administration, Archives and History, Elections and Campaign Disclosure, Corporations, Securities, Holocaust Commission and State Examining Boards. The attached agencies are Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency, State Ethics Commission and the Georgia Real Estate Commission.
LICENSE ISSUANCE Within the State of Georgia, the Office of Secretary of
State regulates many entities. As a regulatory agency, the office offers education and examinations, issues licenses, collects fees for licenses, investigates complaints or violations of the law and orders reprimands.
The Securities and Corporation Divisions are responsible for regulating securities and corporations. The Securities Division has the authority, through the Georgia Securities Act, to adopt necessary rules to monitor the securities industry, including registration of brokers and securities. Within securities, the division registers cemeteries and audits perpetual care trusts. The Corporation Division regulates foreign and domestic charters, nonprofit organizations and other types of activities. In addition the division registers and renews trademarks and servicemarks.
The State Examining Board manages 35 occupational and professional licensing boards. The duties include keeping records, receiving and issuing licenses, scheduling examinations, and investigating violations.
The Real Estate Commission is divided into 2 sections: the commission and the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board. The commission regulates real estate brokers and salespersons. The commission also provides administrative support for the board which administers the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act.

ELECTION AND BUSINESS ACTIVITY MONITORING
The Office of the Secretary of State monitors all activity related to officials and elections, including registration and investigation.
The State Ethics Commission is granted the authority to administer the Ethics in Government Act to ensure integrity of the democratic process. As part of the requirements, lobbyists and officials are mandated to submit fmancial and expenditure disclosure statements.
The main function of the Elections Division is to perform all activities related to federal, state, county and municipal elections and campaign and financial disclosure, including authorization of election results.
Another duty of the Office of Secretary of State is to enforce the law as it relates to controlled substances, poisons, and the sale and distribution of these drugs by licensed registrants. The Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency, in conjunction with the Board of Pharmacy performs inspections and investigations of these registrants. The agency is also responsible for the destruction of expired and outdated controlled substances.
MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC RECORDS Under the law, the Office of Secretary of State is
responsible for public records. Within the Internal Administration Division, records
are filed on grants, maps and surveys, agency rules and regulations of administration, laws, claims against the state and plats of land. As part of records management, these records are available to the public through published reports or books, such as the Georgia Code. The division also provides tours of the Capitol and maintains the State Museum of Science and Technology.
The Archives Division is the major force for records management. The division is charged to preserve, protect and make available state and local records, act as an archival and records depository, and encourage research of the state's history.
AUTHORITY Titles 10, 14,21,28,43,44,45 of the Official Code of
Georgia; Public Law 93-443, 1993; Resolution Act 11, Georgia Laws 1993.

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Strategies and Services

Since the Office of Secretary of State primarily provides services, the office faces significant challenges in enhancing the quality of service to the Georgia public. The management staff has confronted this challenge and is using the strategic planning process to make changes to its operation. Technology will help the office in enhancing its service delivery. The department is also improving its internet site to provide information to the public.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY The computer systems and
business procedures in the Office of Secretary of State are being evaluated. The evaluation will allow the agency to set its future direction in the management of information with regards to new technology, data distribution, and document imaging. Existing systems and business procedures will be evaluated to determine how their functionality can be improved and changed to lower costs and improve performance.
The office is converting the systems so that there is cohesiveness throughout ihe computer system. Through the integration of the systems, the office will be able to:
Provide prompt service. Transmit an accurate response to external users such as governmental agencies and public. Allow electronic access and filings to the systems by the public. Accept electronic payments for fees and fmes.
ELECTION LAWS During the 1997 General
Assembly Session, the Legislature passed several bills that changed election law. The Governor's Amended F.Y. 1998 and 1999 budget recommendations include funding for new forms needed to implement these law changes. The state now requires identification be shown when voting. The law will begin January 1, 1998. The accepted pieces of identification are:

Valid Georgia driver's license;
Valid identification issued by a branch, department, agency or entity of the State of Georgia, any other state or the United States authorized by law to issue personal

identification, he/she will sign a statement under oath swearing that he/she is the person identified on the elector's voter certification. The elector will be allowed to vote, however, falsely swearing is a felony.

Number of Elections

500 436

450 450

400

300

100
o
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999

Fiscal Years

identification;

Valid United States passport;

Valid employee identification

containing a photograph of the elector

and issued by any entity of the Uilited

States Government, state/county

government or an elector's employer;

Valid student identification of

elector containing a photograph from

any school in Georgia;

Valid Georgia hunting or fishing license;

Valid Georgia license to carry

a pistol or revolver;

Valid pilot's license issued by

the Federal Aviation Administration

or other United States agency;

Valid United States military

identification card;

Certified copy of the elector's

birth certificate;

Valid social security card;

Certified

naturalization

document; or

Certified copy of court records

showing adoption, name or sex

change.

The precinct card carmot be

used as a form of identification. If the

elector does not have sufficient

The General Assembly also changed the law regarding absentee ballots. The changes include how an applicant applies for a ballot and allows the voter to apply once for a ballot for both the primary and the general election.
A request for an absentee ballot may be made if you are:
Absent from the precinct from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on election day;
75 years old or older; Election official; Physically disabled preventing you from voting or you are a caregiver to a disabled person;
Observing a religious holiday that prevents you from voting; or
Required to remain on duty in your precinct for the protection of the life, health, and safety of the public.
An applicant can apply for an absentee ballot in person or by mail or fax to the registrar's office. The application must include the address to send the ballot, reason why an absentee ballot is needed, sufficient identification, and the election date for the ballot. If you are physically disabled or temporarily outside your

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county of residence then a close relative can apply for a ballot for you.

CORPORATIONS

Under Title 14 of the Official

Code of Georgia Annotated, the

department is the filing depository for

articles of incorporation and other

corporate filings. The Corporations

Division of the office maintains

documents on the existence and

structure of foreign corporations,

limited partnerships, foreign limited

liability partnerships and limited

liability companies conducting

business in Georgia. Each year

corporations file an annual

registration updating their company's

information.

Currently, on the department's

internet site, reservation forms and

information about companies can be

found.

The Governor's

recommendation includes fun?ing to

allow credit card payments for annual

corporate registration.

SECURITIES

The Securities Division regulates

the sale of securities within and from

Georgia. Securities range from

common stocks and bonds to

investment contracts, limited

partnerships,

profit-sharing

arrangements and derivatives. The

division also regulates perpetual care

cemeteries, charitable organizations

and paid solicitors.

Securities Offerings
$ Billions

10

8

6

4

2

o

IApril

May

June

01996

11lI1997

The main focus of the division is

securities investment. Georgians lose

millions of dollars to securities fraud.

The fraudulent activities are usually

over the phone using high-pressure

sales tactics.

The federal government passed

the National Securities Markets

Enforcement Act of 1996, which went

into affect July 8, 1997. This Act

gives department exclusive regulatory

oversite of the operations of

investment advisors with assets less

than $25 million. Previously, the

federal and state government shared

these responsibilities.

The

Governor's recommendation includes

an auditor and an examiner to help the

department with implementing this

new law. The department will be

more aggressive with regulating

investment advisors because of its

exclusive authority. Currently, 1,200

investment advisor finns operate in

the state with 900 falling under this

new law. The growth rate for

registrants has been 15% per year.

The department is estimating 10,000

investment advisors will register

under this new law.

PRIVATIZATION OF THE GEORGIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY-SAVANNAH BRANCH DEPOSITORY
The Georgia Historical Society proposes to privatize the Savannah Branch Depository, Georgia
Department of Archives, which is located in Hodgson Hall, the Society's statewide headquarters in Savannah. The privatization will join the depository and the Georgia Historical Society so that the management of the depository is completely under the society. The goal of the privatization is to have a more efficiently run operation and expand services for the people of Georgia.
The Georgia General Assembly in 1839 established the Georgia Historical Society, which is
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a private, non-profit organization, which serves as the historical society for the State of Georgia. In 1966, the Legislature designated the Georgia Historical Society a Branch Depository of the Department of Archives and History. The society's mission is to collect, preserve, and share the history of Georgia by offering a monthly lecture series; publishing books, a quarterly newsletter, and The Georgia Historical Quarterly; offering technical assistance and guidance; sponsoring tours to historic sites, conferences, and workshops on the care of records and documents; and by actively collecting and preserving historical resources and materials. By consolidating the management of the depository under the Historical Society, the services provided to the public will be more efficient and a cost savings to the state.

REAL ESTATE COMMISSION

The Georgia Real Estate

Commission is the primary agency for

licensing and regulating the real estate

brokerage

profession

and

administering support for the Georgia

Real Estate Appraisers Board.

In order to service its licensees

more efficiently, the Commission is

working on several projects. The

public and licensees are able to file

applications through their fax service.

In addition, the commission has a web

site with available newsletters,

applications and status information.

A visitor to the site is able to print

applications

and

licensing

requirements.

Another service feature,

beginning January 1997, is instant

grading of pre-license examinees.

Tests will be given via a computer,

and the licensee will receive their

results the day of the examination. If

this project is successful, the

commission plans to offer applicants

the option of receiving their licenses

at the test centers the same day they

successfully complete the licensin

examination.

OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE
Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

INFORMATION SERVICES - ARCHIVES

PURPOSE: Identify and ensure the survival, preservation and accessibility of government and other information comprising Georgia's recorded history; provide an appropriate environment in which to preserve Georgia's records and information heritage; provide or encourage suitable control and distribution systems to assure that these records and information are available to citizens and government in a timely manner.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Ensure that Georgia's historical information and government records are preserved and accessible.

Provide technical assistance and grants to at least 20 historical records repositories to increase the records identification and cataloging of their records to increase public access to those records. (interim work activity.)

Thirty percent, or approximately 40,000 boxes, of the State Records Center will have their contents in the records management system. Approximately 10%, 12,000 boxes, of the holdings are in the system now. (interim work activity.)

Continue to provide on-site technical assistance and training to 42 local governments to assure successful completion of their state and federally funded grant projects. Provide on-site instruction, evaluation, technical training and special project grants for an additional 10 local governments. (interim work activity.)

Implement the first phase of the Georgia Historical Records Advisory Board's strategic plan. (interim work activity.)

Implement the renovation plan for the Archives' environmental system for preservation of documents. (interim work activity.)

Repair, encapsulate, and re-folder 1,250 maps in the historic cartographic collection. (interim work activity.)

Enhance public access to all Georgia information within Archives'management.

All state agencies will have access to information concerning their records at the State Records Center

Cataloging or indexing about 5%, or approximately 4,000 boxes, of historical, one of kind records or bound volumes, will be accessible to Archives users on the computer system. (interim work activity.)

Establish a service for citizens to ask questions about our records through e-mail and respond to 1,000 e-mails within 2 working days. (interim work activity.)

Complete a plan to digitize original, historical, one of a kind records. (interim work activity.)

Increase the number of archives records information guides, posted on the internet from 25 to 50. (interim work activity.)

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REGISTRATION AND REGULATION OF PERPETUAL CARE CEMETERIES, CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, PAID SOLICITORS, INVESTMENT ADVISORS AND SECURITIES

PURPOSE: To protect the citizens of Georgia from fraud and economic loss resulting from violations in the areas of perpetual care cemeteries, charitable solicitations and securities investments.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Ensure that perpetual care cemeteries, charitable solicitations and securities investments are properly registered and that related trust and escrow accounts are funded as required by law.

Conduct annual inspections of 50% of perpetual care cemeteries in order to ensure compliance with law and maintenance of escrow and trust accounts. (interim work activity.)

Increase the number of charitable organizations, which are in compliance with registration requirements by 10%.

OCCUPATIONAL REGULATION

PURPOSE: To protect the health, safety and welfare of the public through the regulation of selected professions and occupations.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Ensure that individuals who practice in regulated professions comply with minimum standards.

Increase by 10% the number of disciplinary cases resolved by internal legal staff.

Increase the percentage of annual board inspections that result in no violations by 10%.

Facilitate increased public access to regulated occupation and licensee information.

100% of licensee databases will be available to the public on the Internet.

Ensure that 20 different occupational board newletters will be available on the Internet.

Twenty-five percent of occupational license application forms will be available to users through electronic formats.

CORPORATIONS

PURPOSE: To accept, review, verify and maintain information on individuals and entities which wish to conduct business in Georgia as a corporation, limited partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership or other entity and issue certification of filing upon completion of reviews.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

All businesses in Georgia will be appropriately certified.

Complete examination of all filings within 5 business days. (interim efficiency measure.)

Notify all filing customers of information deficiency and/or necessary corrections within 3 business days of filing date. (interim efficiency measure.)

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Place infonnation requested by customers/public in mail within 2 business days of receipt. (interim efficiency measure.)

Respond to all telephone inquiries regarding infonnation on file within 1 minute. (interim efficiency measure.)

EXl?and public access to Corporation's infonnation.

100% of corporation databases will be available to the public on the Internet July 1, 1998.

Ensure that 10% of certificate of filing requests will be made through the Internet.

Ensure that 10% of name reservation requests will be made through electronic mail.

VOTER REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS

PURPOSE: To assure fair and honest elections throughout the state and to provide an opportunity for every eligible person to register as a voter; and receive, process, distribute and file all documents by law with the Secretary of State and make same available for public inspection.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Increase the number of qualified registered voters in Georgia.

Increase the number of qualified persons on the voter lists by 5%.

Increase voter knowledge of registration opportunities by video. Produce at least 10 videos to be distributed to various groups.

Enable election officials and registrars to obtain critical infonnation after an election or a request so that they can meet required deadlines.

Ensure that 90% of election returns data will be available within 48 hours after completion of an election.
Furnish county registrars with the certified federal and state candidates who qualified to run for election within 5 days after qualifying. (interim efficiency measure.)

Infonnation entered into the database at the local level will result in the state's records being more accurate.

Ensure 80% of data recorded by the counties into the system will be accurate.

Ensure that 90% of all election night reporting data from Election Officials will be accurate.

Ensure that the election process is fair and equitable.

Conduct two training sessions a year for county and municipal election officials on laws requiring proof ofvoter identification at the polls. (interim activity measure.)

Ensure 100% of all reported irregularities in elections and voter

registration are investigated.

.

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Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

GEORGIA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION REGULATION OF REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS

PURPOSE: To sustain a regulatory environment which provides the opportunity for real estate brokers and appraisers and the consumers of their services to pursue successful real estate transactions while protecting their own financial and legal interests.

GOALS
Establish and maintain effective interactive communication between the Agency and its consumers.

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS
Seventy five percent of telephoning customers seeking information will reach a staff member directly and 25% will have the option of leaving a voice mail message that a staff member will respond to within two business hours.
Ninety five percent of for applications will be answered within I business day; and 95% of requests for written responses to questions will be answered within 2 business days. (interim efficiency measure.)

All regulated entities will receive 10 monthly updates on laws and issues and two newsletters. (interim efficiency measure.)
Reduce mailings necessitated by personal inquiries by 50% through the use of technology

Provide services with optL'llum efficiency and economy.

Ninety percent of all applications will be processed within 5 business days ofreceipt. (interim efficiency measure.)
Permit 90% of applicants for licensure as salespersons and community association managers to obtain the license within I day of meeting the fmal qualifications. (interim efficiency measure.)

Licensing fees will not increase more than annual inflation rate determined by the federal government. (interim efficiency measure.)

Ninety-five percent ofall applicants for school, instructor, or course approval will be informed within 5 business days whether they can proceed with services. (interim efficiency measure.)

Ensure that regulated entities meet minimum competency and minimum education levels to conduct business

The percentage of Georgia students passing the qualifying examinations will be consistent with passing rates for the same test in other states.

At least 40% of approved schools will offer independent study, distance learning opportunities or other innovative and effective instructional concepts, programs, and courses.

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Ensure legal compliance of regulated entities.

Initiate work on 90% of all requests for investigation within 45 days of receipt. (interim efficiency measure.)

Complete the field-work on 90% of all investigations within 90 days of initiating the investigation. (interim efficiency measure.)

Complete examinations of25% offinns with trust accounts in order to detennine compliance levels. (interim efficiency measure.)

Complete examinations of90% of brokerage finns that have been licensed for 2 years or less in order to assure their use of accepted accounting methods. (interim efficiency measure.)

Conduct site inspections of75% of approved schools in order to detennine their compliance levels. (interim efficiency measure.).

Guarantee due process rights within the power of the Agency under the law to real estate brokerage practitioners and appraisers and the consumers without imposing undue costs of money and time.

75% of cases will result in negotiated disciplinary sanctions by consent in lieu of administrative hearings.
Provide a preliminary decision of its intent to issue or deny a license prior to a prospective licensee's incurring the expense of education and examination to 75% of all applicants reporting criminal convictions or previous disciplinary actions.

STATE ETHICS COMMISSION

CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION DISCLOSURE, FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE, LOBBYING DISCLOSURE AND VENDOR GIFT DISCLOSURE

PURPOSE: Ensure compliance of candidates, public officials, lobbyists and vendors with Georgia's Campaign and Financial Disclosure requirements, Public Officials Conduct and Lobbyist Disclosure requirements and Vendor Gift Disclosure requirements.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Ensure compliance of disclosure laws governing lobbyists and vendor activity.

All lobbyist and vendor disclosure reports will be available for public review within 5 days of receipt. (interim efficiency measure.)

Ensure that prompt action will be taken on all alleged violations.

All complaints filed are acknowledged and work is initiated on each within 5 days of receipt. (interim efficiency measure.)

GEORGIA DRUGS AND NARCOTICS AGENCY

REGULATION OF DRUGS AND NARCOTICS

PURPOSE: To protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public through the regulation of drugs and drug dispensing.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Protect public health, safety and welfare regarding the production, distribution, and storage of pharmaceuticals.

Inspect all pharmacy locations every 12 months and hospitals every 18 months. (interim activity measure.)
529

STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications County Conservation Grants
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

F.Y.1996 Expenditures
1,003,668 340,443 35,724 26,943 10,073 89,463 488,071 16,509 19,081 301,756
2,331,731

F.Y.1997 Expenditures

F.Y.1998 Current Budget

1,100,990 211,488 36,026 22,402 16,222 89,503 489,641 25,329 20,769 236,888
2,249,258

1,277,680 242,164 38,568 13,534 11,094 93,293 549,905 45,776 37,076 186,500
2,495,590

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection

Level

Enhancements

Totals

1,305,750 209,722 45,018 27,464 13,188 117,740 437,205 13,800 28,088 136,500
2,334,475

1,305,750 209,722 45,018 27,464 13,188 117,740 437,205 13,800 28,088 136,500
2,334,475

315,948
315,948 2,015,783
24 10

244,216 5,000
249,216 2,000,042
26 10

362,700
362,700 2,132,890
27 11

191,400
191,400 2,143,075
29 13

191,400
191,400 2,143,075
29 13

532

STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Financial Summary

F.Y. 1999 Governor's Recommendations

.
Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications County Conservation Grants
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

Adjusted Base
1,248,565 206,864 43,368 13,534 11,094 93,293 457,205 36,976 37,076 186,500
2,334,475
191,400
191,400 2,143,075
27 11

Redirection Level

Funds

To Redirect

Additions

(1,102) (10,400)
(13,534)
(20,000) (23,176) (10,288) (50,000) (128,500)

58,287 13,258
1,650 27,464
2,094 24,447
1,300
128,500

(128,500)

128,500
2 2

Redirection Totals
1,305,750 209,722 45,018 27,464 13,188 117,740 437,205 13,800 28,088 136,500
2,334,475

Enhancements

191,400
191,400 2,143,075
29 13

Totals
1,305,750 209,722 45,018 27,464 13,188 117,740 437,205 13,800 28,088 136,500
2,334,475
191,400
191,400 2,143,075
29 13

533

STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION
F.Y. 1999 Budget Summary

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

ADJUSTMENTS TO CURRENT BUDGET

F.Y. 1998 STATE APPROPRIATIONS 1. Annualize the cost of the F.Y. 1998 salary adjustment

2,132,890 10,185

ADJUSTED BASE

2,143,075

REDIRECTION FUNDS

FUNDS TO REDIRECT 1. Reduce personal services from temporary help funds for district and regional offices. 2. Reduce regular operating expenses to reflect fewer district supervisor elections this year ($4,700), as well as anticipated savings in equipment ($4,500), supplies and materials, publications and printing, and rents. 3. Eliminate funds for motor vehicle purchases. 4. Decrease per diem, fees and contracts by reducing watershed dam maintenance costs ($15,000), district board members per diem ($1,000), and election holder services ($4,000). 5. Reduce computer charges ($23,176) and telecommunications ($10,288) to reflect savings generated by upgrading computers and establishing network access. 6. Reduce county conservation grants from 15 to 11 counties, leaving $136,500 in this program.

(1,102) (10,400)
(13,534) (20,000) (33,464) (50,000)

Total Funds to Redirect

(128,500)

ADDITIONS 1. Fund two positions ($58,287) and related expenses ($45,413) for third year funding of the Resource Specialist program, which replaces the county conservation grant program. The positions will be located in the Atlanta and Albany regional offices. 2. Increase funds for photocopier rental, monthly newsletter postage, and the purchase and/or production of educational materials. 3. Increase funds for costs associated with the relocation of the Region III (Atlanta) office.

103,700
7,410 17,390

Total Additions

128,500

TOTAL REDIRECTION LEVEL

2,143,075

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

2,143,075

534

STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Functional Budget Summary

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

TOTAL

STATE

'I. Commision and District Administration

851,531

706,831

777,483

703,083

2. District and Regional Office Operations

1,644,059

1,426,059

1,556,992

1,439,992

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

2,495,590

2,132,890

2,334,475

2,143,075

RECOMMENDED APPROPRIATION: The State Soil and Water Conservation Commission is the budget unit for which the following State Fund Appropriation is recommended for F.Y. 1999: $2,143,075.

535

STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Roles and Responsibilities

The State Soil and Water Conservation Commission was established to ensure that Georgia's soil and water resources are protected. The commission's primary responsibilities include:
Overseeing the administration of the commission. Coordinating Georgia's 40 Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Providing educational programs on the conservation of state soil and water resources. Developing and implementing conservation programs. Reviewing and approving watershed projects under the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act. Assisting and guiding districts and other entities with provisions under the Erosion and Sedimentation Act of 1975. Providing information on the prevention of agricultual non-point pollution. In 1996, the commission was successful in preventing the erosion of 2.4 million tons of soil through its conservation programs. Additionally, 8,357 erosion and control plans were reviewed under the Erosion and Sedimentation Act of 1975 and 533,455 acres of Georgia land received conservation treatment. The commision itself is comprised of five members (one of whom is designated chairman). The members are

appointed by the Governor to five-year terms. Members act in an advisory capacity to guide and direct commission activities.
The commission has two divisions:
COMMISSION AND DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION The division is responsible for ensuring that the
policies and programs of the commission are carried out. This includes providing administrative, clerical and limited technical support to the 40 State Conservation Districts and their 370 district supervisors.
DISTRICT REGIONAL AND OFFICE OPERATIONS The division is primarily responsible for providing
field support to districts; providing technical assistance to landowners and governmental units; reviewing erosion and sediment control plans submitted for land disturbing activities; and assisting groups and individuals in urban and rural settings in applying conservation practices. The division also provides demonstration projects, tours and seminars on recycling, composting, agricultural non-point pollution and other conservation practices.
AUTHORITY Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

536

STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Strategies and Services

Georgia's total area consists of

rbughly 36.7 million acres of land and

1 million acres of water. The

programs and services provided by

the Soil and Water Conservation

Commission help protect Georgia's

landscape and ensure that it remains a

valuable resource to its inhabitants.

Increased urban and rural

development, coupled with man's

concern for the environment,

necessitates the state's efforts to

conserve its natural resources.

Developing and implementing

conservation practices are the basis

for most of the commission's

programs and services. Commission

technicians provide assistance to

landowners and local governments,

review erosion control plans, and

protect soil by using resource

management systems.

The

commission continues to seek cost-

effective means to provide these

services. The Resource Specialist

program, begun in F.Y. 1997, is one

example of an approach the

commission is taking to provide a

better quality, more cost-effective

program. In the long term, this

program will provide a better

distribution of service throughout the

state than the current County

Conservation Grant program.

RESOURCE SPECIALIST PROGRAM
In F.Y. 1997 and F.Y. 1998, a total of 3 resource specialists were funded to assist with conservation work in the commission's Rome, Statesboro, and Milledgeville regional offices. For F.Y. 1999, the Governor recommends continued expansion of the Resource Specialist program by providing funding for 2 additional positions to be placed in the commission's Atlanta and Albany regional offices. These 5 specialists will review erosion and sediment control plans, respond to erosion and sediment control complaints, assist with implementing waste management plans, and provide other needed

technical support to the regional representatives.
Partial funding for the Resource Specialist program comes from the redirection of funds from the County Conservation Grant program. Established in 1987 to help federal farm aid recipients meet the requirements of the 1985 Food Security Act, the program successfully met all its original goals in 1995. The F.Y. 1999 funding level for the County Conservation Grant program is being reduced by $50,000 to $136,500, which covers the costs for 11 positions.
The County Conservation Grant program will continue to be scaled down as vacancies occur, but it will still provide support to those involved in soil and water conservation until the Resource Specialist program is fully implemented in all of the commission's 6 regions.
WATERSHEDS Watershed dams halt flooding,
prevent soil erosion and improve water quality over an entire drainage unit. Their size can be several hundred acres to many square miles. Georgia's watersheds were built under the federal small watershed program. After their completion, the federal government relinquished responsibility for the watersheds to the soil and water conservation districts. Districts serve as sponsors or co-sponsors of 354 watersheds and are responsible for their operation and maintenance.
In 1991, an assessment of Georgia's Category 1 Federal Watershed Dams (failure may cause loss of life) by the Environmental Protection Division identified 141 of the structures as requiring maintenance upgrades and 10 requiring structural upgrades. Since that time, the Soil and Water Commission has spent $600,000, with an additional $185,000 recommended in F.Y. 1999, to complete maintenance upgrades on these dams. Of the 141 structures identified as

reqUlrmg maintenance upgrades, 13

upgrades are now complete with an

additional 32 currently under

contract. In addition, plans for

upgrades on 44 of the structures are

under review by the EPD. Once

maintenance upgrades are complete, a

dam is turned over to local

governments to maintain. Of the 10

dams identified as needing structural

upgrades, the commission has begun

construction on the Etowah #12 dam

and is set to bid the Racoon #7 dam.

The other dams are still in various

pre-construction phases.

Two

previous bond issues totaling $3.84

million have been dedicated to these

structural upgrades.

EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
Damage from urban erosion is difficult to assess. The effects are almost always removed from the site of the erosion. While figures are not widely available, erosion from denuded construction sites on Georgia soils can exceed 200 tons of topsoil per acre per year.
In 1975, the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Act was passed to control serious soil erosion from development sites. The act requires that all cities and counties adopt erosion and sediment control ordinances. Conservation districts review the erosion and sediment control plans submitted by these cities and counties. Districts also develop Memorandums of Understanding with local governments who then issue land disturbing permits.
Although the primary focus of the erosion and sedimentation program is plan review, the commission is involved in other activities. The agency's erosion and sediment control specialists conduct training programs, assist counties with ordinance updates and conduct seminars. Its Handbook for Erosion and Sediment Control is an accepted reference standard for erosion and sedimentation implementation in Georgia.

537

STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

SOIL CONSERVATION

PURPOSE: Conserve and protect soil, water, and related natural resources by encouraging the application of proper soil erosion and sedimentation control practices.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Maintain the amount of soil lost on pasture and forest lands at an acceptable level.

The amount of soil lost on pasture and forest lands will be maintained at the acceptable level of I ton per acre annually.

Reduce the amount of soil lost as a result of land-disturbing activities.

The amount of soil lost as a result of land-disturbing activities will decrease by 1.15 million tons.

Increase the number of cropland acres which meet tolerable levels of soil loss.

The number of cropland acres that exceed tolerable levels of soil loss will decrease by 124,133.

Promote and increase the voluntary implementation of best management practices among Georgia's estimated 40,000 farmers through conservation assistance programs, workshops, seminars, and demonstrations.

Have 2.5% offarmers voluntarily implement best management practices.

Ensure that all local governing authorities, where feasible, adopt erosion and sediment control ordinances in accordance with the Erosion and Sediment Control Act of 1975, as amended.

Have 3.5% of local governing authorities not in compliance adopt soil erosion and sediment control ordinances in accordance with the Erosion and Sediment Control Act of 1975, as amended.

WATERSHED DAM MODIFICATION AND COMPLIANCE

PURPOSE: To ensure that all soil and water conservation district sponsored watershed dams are in compliance with the Georgia Safe Dams Act of 1978.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

To bring all existing Category 1 watershed dams into compliance with the Georgia Safe Dams Act by 2025.

Bring 1 Category 1 watershed dam needing structural upgrades into compliance.

Bring 3.5% of Category 1 watershed dams needing maintenance upgrades into compliance.

538

STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Results-Based Budgeting

Program Fund Allocations

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS

AGENCY PROGRAMS

TOTAL

STATE

1. Soil Conservation

1,746,650

1,383,950

2. Watershed Dam Modification and Compliance

748,940

748,940

F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

1,593,382 741,093

1,401,982 741,093

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

2,495,590

2,132,890

2,334,475

2,143,075

539

GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE COMMISSION

Georgia Student Finance Commission Board of Directors

Georgia Student Finance Georgia Higher Education

Authority

Assistance Corporation

Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Attached for Administrative Purposes Only

Executive Director

I Guaranteed Loans Division

I State Programs Division

I HOPE Scholarships
State Grants and Scholarships

I Administrative Services

540

GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE COMMISSION

RECOMMENDED STATE APPROPRIATIONS FORF.Y. 1999 INCREASE OVERF.Y. 1998 BUDGET REDIRECTION LEVEL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

$253,946,125 $45,100,695
$253,007,905 $938,220

HIGHLIGHTS

$33,834,993 in state funds to continue current loan, grant and scholarship programs assigned to the Georgia Student Finance Commission, including $27,051,920 for Tuition Equalization Grants for 27,052 students attending eligible private colleges and $540,750 for the Work Incentive for Student Education (WISE) program which will allow 350 students to earn up to $1,545 per academic year toward college expenses for work on a college campus.
$165,594,762 in lottery funds to continue the HOPE Scholarship program which provides tuition, mandatory fees and a book allowance for an estimated 138,226 eligible students enrolled in public colleges and technical institutions. Scholarships are provided to eligible Georgians enrolled in public colleges and degree programs at public technical institutions who have a cumulative B grade point average. Scholarships are also provided to Georgians enrolled in diploma and certificate programs at public technical institutions. The recommendation includes $500,000 to provide HOPE scholarships to home-schooled students with a B grade point average after 45 quarter hours of college.

$47,362,359 in HOPE lottery funds to provide a sholarship to those Georgians enrolled in private colleges in this state.
$3,500,000 in lottery funds to continue the HOPE Teacher Scholarships for teachers who pursue degrees in critical fields.
$1,125,000 in lottery funds to continue Promise Scholarships for high achieving students who aspire to be teachers in Georgia public schools.
$800,844 in lottery funds to continue the Georgia Military Scholarship for selected students attending Georgia Military College in Milledgeville.
$215,000 in lottery funds for the Law Enforcement Dependents Grant which provides full scholarships to the dependent children of public safety officers killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty.

180,000 160,000 140,000 120,000 100,000
80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000

Lottery Scholarships Awarded
by Fiscal Year

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998
Projected

1999
Proojectcd

541

GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE COMMISSION
Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Equipment Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Interest Payments Guaranteed Educational Loans Tuition Equalization Grants Student Incentive Grants LEPD Grants North Georgia College ROTC Osteopathic Medical Loans Georgia Military Scholarships Work Incentive for Students
LOTTERY FUNDS: HOPE Financial Aid - Tuition HOPE Financial Aid - Books HOPE Financial Aid - Fees HOPE - Administration Tuition Equalization Grants Private College Scholarships Georgia Military Scholarships LEPD Scholarships Teacher Scholarships Promise Scholarships Engineer Scholarships

F.Y.1996 Expenditures
387,385 14,395 14,745
2,942 40,949 30,095 24,799
8,547 9,919 3,292,641 24,342,404 3,997,153 78,000 312,500 100,000 680,000
63,306,098 25,914,745 11,949,721
35,235,159
66,586 162,843 10,000,000 436,184

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
315,648 10,820 13,753
2,479 39,674 61,434 13,594 11,324

F.Y.1998 Current Budget
444,058 15,000 16,000 17,000 3,100 40,000 50,000 13,822 12,000

3,292,645 25,452,487
2,216,321 64,000
321,875 100,000 730,000

4,739,075 26,264,000
1,221,380 86,000
337,500 100,000 808,368

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection Level

Enhancements

Totals

449,974 19,680 16,000

68,000 2,000 2,000

517,974 21,680 18,000

3,500 46,000 51,500 13,822 12,391

1,500
33,000 21,200
6,300

5,000 46,000 84,500 35,022 18,691

4,410,455 26,264,000
500,000 86,000 337,500 100,000 808,368 1,050,000

720,000 787,920

5,130,455 27,051,920
500,000 86,000 337,500 100,000 808,368 1,050,000

77,402,705 26,420,477 17,285,183
35,543,341
437,498 149,388 10,000,000 962,638

83,073,048 22,697,638 16,609,500
2,606,000 21,636,000 14,150,725
755,480 249,736 10,000,000 2,000,000 900,000

108,338,653 29,618,427 24,927,442
3,520,192 15,626,661 32,985,000
800,844 215,000 3,500,000 1,125,000 750,000

108,338,653 29,618,427 24,927,442
3,520,192 15,626,661 32,985,000
800,844 215,000 3,500,000 1,125,000 750,000

Total Funds
Less Federal Funds: Federal Funds Total Federal & Other Funds
State General Funds Lottery Funds Total State Funds Positions Motor Vehicles

180,407,810

200,847,284

208,845,430

255,576,409

75,708 75,708
33,260,766 147,071,336 180,332,102
7

32,646,054 168,201,230 200,847,284
7

34,167,303 174,678,127
208,845,430
7 1

34,169,190 221,407,219
255,576,409
7 1

1,641,920

257,218,329

1,641,920 1,641,920

35,811,110 221,407,219
257,218,329
7 'I

542

GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE COMMISSION
Financial Summary

F.Y. 1999 Governor's Recommendations

Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Equipment Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Interest Payments Guaranteed Educational Loans Tuition Equalization Grants Student Incentive Grants LEPD Grants North Georgia College ROTC Osteopathic Medical Loans Georgia Military Scholarships Work Incentive for Students

Adjusted Base
449,974 19,680 16,000
3,500 46,000 51,500 13,822 12,391
4,739,075 26,264,000
1,221,380 86,000
337,500 100,000 808,368

LOTTERY FUNDS: HOPE Financial Aid - Tuition HOPE Financial Aid - Books HOPE Financial Aid - Fees HOPE Administration Tuition Equalization Grants Private College Scholarships Georgia Military Scholarships LEPD Scholarships Teacher Scholarships Promise Scholarships Engineer Scholarships

108,338,653 29,618,427 24,927,442 2,710,240 15,626,661 31,735,698
800,844 215,000 3,500,000 1,125,000 750,000

Redirection Level

Funds

To Redirect

Additions

(946,436) (721,380)

617,816

540,750

Redirection Totals
449,974 19,680 16,000
3,500 46,000 51,500 13,822 12,391
4,410,455 26,264,000
500,000 86,000
337,500 100,000 808,368 540,750

Enhancements 68,000 3,000 2,000
4,000
42,000 25,000
6,300
787,920

Totals
517,974 22,680 18,000
7,500 46,000 93,500 38,822 18,691
4,410,455 27,051,920
500,000 86,000 337,500 100,000 808,368 540,750

108,338,653 29,618,427 24,927,442 2,710,240 15,626,661 31,735,698
800,844 215,000 3,500,000 1,125,000 750,000

108,338,653 29,618,427 24,927,442
2,710,240 15,626,661 31,735,698
800,844 215,000 3,500,000 1,125,000 750,000

Total Funds
Less Federal Funds: Federal Funds Total Federal & Other Funds
State General Funds Lottery Funds Total State Funds Positions Motor Vehicles

253,517,155
34,169,190 219,347,965 253,517,155
7 1

(1,667,816)
(1,667,816) (1,667,816)

1,158,566

253,007,905

1,158,566 1,158,566

33,659,940 219,347,965
253,007,905
7 1

938,220

253,946,125

938,220 938,220

34,598,160 219,347,965
253,946,125
8 1

543

GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE COMMISSION
F.Y. 1999 Budget Summary

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

ADJUSTMENTS TO CURRENT BUDGET

F.Y. 1999 STATE APPROPRIATIONS 1. Annualize the cost ofF.Y. 1998 salary adjustments.

34,167,303 5,916

2. Annualize F.Y. 1998 operating expense adjustments.

12,971

3. Delete nonrecurring F.Y. 1998 cost ofa motor vehicle purchase for the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission.

(17,000)

ADJUSTED BASE

34,169,190

REDIRECTION FUNDS

FUNDS TO REDIRECT 1. Reduce funding for the Guaranteed Educational Loan program by reducing the number of service cancelable loans available for career areas no longer in critical demand.

(946,436)

2. Continue phasing out state funding for the Student Incentive Grant program.

(721,380)

Total Funds to Redirect
ADDITIONS 1. Add funds to Guaranteed Educational Loans to continue the Intellectual Capital Partnership Program (ICAPP) at the current level and nursing loans at 74% of the current level.
2. Provide funding to implement the Work Incentive for Student Education (WISE) program on a pilot basis. The program provides a student an opportunity to earn up to $1,545 per academic year, with funds credited toward college expenses, for working on campus. The program will be piloted at three public colleges and three private colleges and serve 350 students.
Total Additions
TOTAL REDIRECTION LEVEL
ENHANCEMENT FUNDS
ENHANCEMENTS 1. Provide for projected enrollment increases under the Tuition Equalization Grant program at the current rate of $1 ,000 per student.

(1,667,816) 617,816 540,750
1,158,566 33,659,940
787,920

544

GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE COMMISSION -- F.Y. 1999 Budget Summary

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDAnONS

2. Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission - provide funding for 1 additional position to assist with financial review and site visits.

75,300

, 3. Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission - provide funding to automate the student record transmission process and establish a student record database.

75,000

TOTAL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

938,220

TOTAL STATE GENERAL FUNDS
LOTTERY FUNDS
LOTTERY PROGRAM 1. Provide funds to continue the HOPE Scholarship program at public colleges and technical institutions for students with a B grade point average.
2. Increase funds for the HOPE Tuition Equalization Grant program to provide $1,500 grants to eligible seniors and to continue phasing in the academic scholarship program by providing $3,000 grants to eligible freshmen, sophomores and juniors with a B grade point average.
3. Provide funding for HOPE Scholarships including tuition, books and mandatory fees for an an estimated 500 home-schooled students who are expected to have a B grade point average after 45 quarter hours of college work.
4. Continue the Teacher Scholarship program for a projected 700 students in critical demand fields.
5. Continue the Promise Scholarship for a projected 375 high achieving students.
6. Increase funds to provide for annual costs of the Georgia Military Scholarship program at the Georgia Military College in Milledgeville.
7. Continue the Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grant program for a projected 40 students.
8. Continue the private college Engineer Scholarship for a projected 250 students.

34,598,160
165,094,762 47,362,359
500,000 3,500,000 1,125,000
800,844 215,000 750,000

TOTAL LOTTERY FUNDS TOTAL STATE FUNDS

219,347,965 253,946,125

545

GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE COMMISSION
Functional Budget Summary

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

TOTAL

STATE

1. Georgia Student Finance Authority

33,556,323

33,556,323

33,834,993

33,834,993

2. Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

610,980

610,980

763,167

763,167

3. Unit B - Lottery Programs

174,678,127 174,678,127

219,347,965

219,347,965

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

208,845,430 208,845,430

253,946,125

253,946,125

RECOMMENDED APPROPRIATION: The Georgia Student Finance Commission is the budget unit for which the following State Fund Appropriation is recommended for F.Y. 1999: $253,946,125.

546

GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE COMMISSION
Roles and Responsibilities

The Georgia Student Finance Commission was created to help improve the higher education opportunities of the citizens of this state by administering the programs of the <;Jeorgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation and the Georgia Student Finance Authority through a centralized staffing arrangement.
COMMISSION OPERATIONS The commission serves as the executive branch agency
designated to receive appropriations of funds for the student fmancial aid programs of the corporation and the authority. Those programs funded through the commission include the Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally (HOPE) Scholarship Program, other educational scholarship and grant programs supported by both lottery proceeds and state general fund appropriations, and the Governor's Scholarship Program for the Department of Education.
GEORGIA HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE CORPORATION
The Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation is a nonprofit public corporation of the state and is responsible for administering a program of guaranteed educational loans to eligible students and parents in accordance with state law and the requirements of the Federal Higher Education Loan Act. In F.Y. 1997, over 67,397 new loans for eligible students and parents were guaranteed by the corporation. The value of those loans exceeded $216 million. Purchases of defaulted loans totaled over $40 million. Approximately $13 million was recovered from loans that were purchased and placed in the default collection process.
GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE AUTHORITY The Georgia Student Finance Authority, a nonprofit
public corporation of the state, is responsible for providing

student fmancial aid to eligible Georgians through loan, scholarship and grant assistance programs as prescribed by the General Assembly. In F.Y. 1997, the authority disbursed over $37 million in state general funds and agency revenues for over 36,000 students and over $157,000,000 in HOPE Scholarship and other lottery funded grant and scholarship programs for over 131,000 students.
The authority is also authorized to be a lender under the Georgia Higher Education Loan Program. In F.Y. 1997, over $63 million in student loans were originated by the authority and the total value ofloans serviced exceeded $337 million.
The authority has the responsibility of performing all management, supervisory, clerical and administrative functions required by the corporation and the commission. The authority also provides administrative and operational support services, at no state cost, to the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (NPEC), which is attached for administrative purposes.
ATTACHED AGENCY The Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education
Commission is responsible for regulating private postsecondary schools operating in this state in order to protect the financial investments of Georgians participatingin their programs.
AUTHORITY O.C.G.A. 20-3-230 et.seq., 20-3-250 et.seq., 20-3-260
et.seq. and 20-3-310 et.seq.

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The continued growth and development of Georgia is directly related to the degree to which educational opportunities are provided to all citizens. It is in the public interest to sustain our public and private postsecondary institutions because of their value in promoting the economic and cultural development and prosperity of Georgians.
The Georgia educational loan program was created to both expand educational opportunities available to all Georgians as well as to ensure the continued economic viability of our postsecondary institutions. In addition to administering the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP), . Georgia also provides state funds to support service-cancelable loans and a variety of scholarship and grant programs.
FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAM
The Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation administers federally guaranteed education loan programs. Through these programs, participating commercial lenders, as well as the Georgia Student Finance Authority, make educational loans to students and the parents of students who need fmancial assistance to continue their education after high school.
For these loans, the corporation serves as the "guarantor" to the lenders. Iffor any reason the borrower does not repay the lending institution, the corporation pays the lender an amount prescribed by federal regulation and assumes the obligation for collecting the remaining debt. Since these programs are federally supported, the federal government will reimburse the corporation for most of the defaults which are purchased from lenders.
The federally guaranteed loan programs include the Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan Program, the Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan Program, and the Federal Plus Loan.
Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan

Program--A need based loan program for eligible students attending colleges, vocational, technical, trade or business schools throughout the nation. The loan amount depends on the student's fmancial need, the cost of attending the school and other fmancial aid awarded. The federal government pays the interest that accrues while the student is in school, during the grace period and any deferment periods. Repayment of the loan must begin within 6 months following graduation or termination from school.
Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan Program--A non-need based loan program for eligible students attending colleges, vocational, technical, trade or business schools throughout the nation. The borrower is responsible for all interest which accrues from the date the money is disbursed. Repayment of the loan must begin within 6 months following graduation or termination from school.
Federal "Plus" Loan Program-Provides loans to parents of dependent undergraduate or graduate students to help pay for postsecondary education costs. The loan amount depends on the cost of attending the school and other fmancial aid awarded. Repayment of the loan plus interest must begin within 60 days of receiving the funds.
STATE EDUCATIONAL LOAN
PROGRAM The Georgia Student Finance
Authority is the legal entity which actually serves as the lender (or limited purpose "bank") for about one-third of the student loans in Georgia. The authority provides loans to help students and parents meet the costs of higher education. As a FFELP lender, the authority makes loans to students and parents that are repayable in regular monthly installments and offers service cancellation benefits in Georgia on eligible Federal Stafford loans. Service cancelable loans help students preparing for professions in which there is a critical manpower shortage in Georgia. Eligible borrowers may cancel their
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loans by working in their approved field in Georgia.
State funds appropriated to the commission as "Guaranteed Educational Loans" are paid to the authority to support this program. The authority expects to make 1,800 loans in F.Y. 1999 with the $4,410,455 recommended.
GRANT AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
State, federal and other funds are appropriated to the commission in several unique object classes to support the grant and scholarship programs of the authority. These programs are as follows:
Student Incentive Grant--Nonrepayable educational grants to Georgia citizens enrolled as undergraduate students in approved non-profit postsecondary schools in Georgia These grants are based on need and average $500 per academic year. This program is being phased out beginning in F.Y. 1997. The commission expects to award 1,000 grants in F.Y. 1999 with an appropriation of $500,000.
Tuition Equalization Grant--A state-funded grant program providing an annual grant to each eligible Georgia student attending an approved private college. The recommendation of $27,051,920 for F.Y. 1999 will provide $1,000 grant awards to approximately 27,052 students.
Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grant (LEPD)--Provides educational grants of up to $2,000 per academic year to the dependent children of a Georgia law enforcement officer, fireman or prison guard who has been killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. In F.Y. 1999, $86,000 in state funds will provide approximately 43 grants.
North Georgia College ROTC Grant--Provides a state scholarship of $1,500 per year to each full-time Georgia student enrolled in military ROTC training at North Georgi~ College. Up to 225 students will receive these grants in F.Y. 1999 with

GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE COMMISSION -- Strategies and Services

the $337,500 recommended. Osteopathic Medical Loan--
;Provides service-cancelable loans to Georgians accepted for enrollment at an eligible college or university of osteopathic medicine. The loans are based on need with a maximum of $10,000 per year for up to 4 years. A recipient may cancel the loan by practicing primary care osteopathic medicine in a medically underserved area of this state. The $100,000 in state funds recommended for F.Y. 1999 will provide loans to 10 students.
Georgia Military Scholarship-Provides assistance to North Georgia College students who are interested in pursuing a military career. Thirty-three freshmen are selected each year to receive fu1l4-year scholarships to North Georgia College. Students must meet strict academic requirements to be eligible and must agree to serve at least 4 years in the Georgia National Guard after graduation. The commission expects to serve 132 students with the $808,368 in state funds recommended inF.Y. 1999.
The authority administers 2 scholarship programs for the Georgia Department of Education:
Robert C. Byrd Scholarship-Available to Georgia students who

demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. The program is intended to promote and recogrrize student excellence. Byrd Scholars, selected by the Georgia Department of Education, receive a one-time award of $1,500 as entering freshmen for their frrst year of college study at an eligible U. S. institution.
Governor's Scho1arship--Provides an annual $1,440 award to Georgia students selected as Georgia Scholars, STAR students, high school valedictorians and salutatorians who go on to attend eligible colleges and universities in this state.
Work Incentive for Student Education (WISE)--Provides a student an opportunity to earn up to $1,545 per academic year, with funds credited toward college expenses, for working on campus. The program will be piloted at three University System institutions and three private colleges in F.Y. 1999. The program will serve 350 students.
HOPE SCHOLARSlllP PROGRAM The Helping Outstanding Pupils
Educationally (HOPE) Scholarship Program was initiated in F.Y. 1994 with an appropriation of lottery proceeds. The program, designed to increase

State Grant Loan and Scholarship Programs
Fiscal Year 1999 Recommended

Program

Students

Amount

Tuition Equalization Grants

27,052

Guaranteed Educational Loans

1,800

Student Incentive Grants

1,000

North Georgia Military Scholarships

132

North Georgia College ROTC

225

Osteopathic Medical Loans

10

Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grants 43

$27,051,920 4,410,455 500,000 808,368 337,500 100,000 86,000

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higher education participation and completion rates for Georgia students, provides scholarships to all students who meet certain academic requirements, and who attend public colleges, public technical institutions or eligible private colleges in this state.
The commission expects to award approximately 160,109 scholarships with the $214,206,423 recommended.
The commission also administers the lottery funded Teacher Scholarships ($3,500,000), Promise Scholarships ($1,125,000), Georgia Military Scholarships ($800,844), Law Enforcement Dependents Grants ($215,000), and Engineer Scholarships (750,000).
REGULATION OF NONPUBLIC POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
The Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission regulates certain proprietary schools and postsecondary education institutions operating in the state, including public and private schools outside the state which offer Georgians degree or certificate programs by mail, telecommunications or other means. The commission's regulatory activities include establishing standards relating to the quality of instructional programs offered, ethical and business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility.
The commission's staff conducts audits and reviews of the institutions it regulates, and licenses the schools and their programs for the protection of Georgia students and their parents. The commission is responsible for establishing and maintaining a Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund with participation fees collected from postsecondary education institutions. The Trust Fund is intended to protect students from fmancial loss when a school closes without reimbursing students and without completing its educational obligations to its students. The commission is required to take possession of the administration and student records of any regulated institution which ceases to operate.

GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE COMMISSION
Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

PURPOSE: Raise academic achievement of Georgia high school and college students by providing scholarships for education beyond high school.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Increase the academic achievement level of students in Georgia schools.

Increase the number of Governor's Scholars who maintain a "B" average by 3%; increase the number of Georgia high school students graduating with a "B" average by 2%; increase the number of HOPE scholars who maintain a "B" average in college by 2%, increase the number of Byrd Scholars by 2% over F.Y. 1998 levels; and provide all available private funds to McDaniel Scholars demonstrating academic excellence in teacher education programs.

Increase the number of high-achieving Georgia students attending colleges in Georgia.

Increase the number of Governor's Scholars attending Georgia Colleges by 3%; and increase the number of HOPE-eligible students who elect to attend college in Georgia by 2%.

EDUCATIONAL STUDENT LOANS FOR TARGETED PROFESSIONS

PURPOSE: Provide funding to train qualified students in Georgia in targeted career field professions in which a need in Georgia has been identified.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide Georgians with student loans, which are cancelable by working in a targeted profession in which a need in Georgia has been identified.

Identify candidates and provide 100% of available funding to students pursuing Critical Shortage Fields Loans, HOPE Teacher Scholarships, PROMISE Teacher Scholarships, North Georgia College Military Scholarships, Georgia Military Scholarships, the Intellectual Capital Assistance Partnership Program, Osteopathic Medical Loans or Scholarships for Engineering Education.

Increase and retain the supply of qualified and trained professionals in targeted career fields in Georgia.

Increase the number of recipients who work in critical shortage fields compared to F.Y. 1998; who work in targeted teaching fields compared to F.Y. 1998; who perfonn their teaching obligation in Georgia by 2%; who serve in the Georgia National Guard by 2%; who work in computer technology fields in Georgia by 2%; who practice osteopathic medicine in medically underserved areas of Georgia by 3%; and who work in engineering-related fields in Georgia by 2%.

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FUNDING FOR ACCESS TO EDUCAnON BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL

PURPOSE: Provide access to education beyond high school for students who are residents of Georgia by administering and funding specific student grant programs or by serving as lender of last resort for Georgia students by granting and servicing student loans.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide access and choice for education beyond high school to students who are residents of Georgia by providing funding for educational opportunities.

Ensure eligible Georgia students receive 100% of available funds for the Tuition Equalization Grant, HOPE Grant (for students pursuing diplomas or certificates), Student Incentive Grant, North Georgia ROTC Grant, Georgia Peach Corps Grant, Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grant, Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Public Safety Grant, and the HOPE GED Grant.

Guarantee student loans to ensure availability of private loan capital for educational loans for students to enhance their access for educational opportunities beyond high school.

Provide access to loan capital for 100% of the loan demand to eligible students for F.Y. 1999 will be met.

Provide access to education beyond high school to students who are residents of Georgia by making loans to eligible students and serving as the lender of last resort to students unable to secure a loan from a private lender under the Federal Family Education Loan Program.

Increase the volume of Georgia Student Finance Authority loans by 3% in F.Y. 1999, and grant 100% of the loans requested by eligible Georgia students who have been unable to secure a loan from a private lender under the Federal Family Education Loan Program.

Generate income from loan servicing operations of the Georgia Student Finance Authority sufficient to cover administrative costs of state-funded scholarship, grant and loan programs.

Increase income from loan servicing activities of the Georgia Student Finance Authority by 3% over F.Y. 1998.

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Attached Agencies Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

NONPUBLIC POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION

LICENSING PROGRAM FOR PRIVATE FOR-PROFIT AND NOT-FOR- PROFIT COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS

PURPOSE: License and regulate private postsecondary colleges and schools to ensure quality of educational programs and provide consumer protection for students.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Ensure an authorized college or school provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary for employment in their field of training.

Conduct institutional effectiveness audits on 50 colleges and/or schools to determine whether each college or school places at least 50% of graduates in a job related to a student's field of study.

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GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE COMMISSION
Results-Based Budgeting

Program Fund Allocations

AGENCY PROGRAMS
1. Academic Achievement Scholarships
2. Educational Students Loans for Targeted Professions
3. Funding for Access to Education Beyond High School
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

TOTAL

STATE

105,562,389 19,908,923

105,562,389 19,908,923

156,562,088 12,204,907

156,562,088 12,204,907

82,763,138

82,763,138

84,415,963

84,415,963

208,234,450

208,234,450

253,182,958

253,182,958

ATTACHED AGENCY PROGRAMS
1. Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission Agency
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

610,980

610,980

763,167

763,167

208,845,430

208,845,430

253,946,125

253,946,125

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TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Total Budgeted Positions as of October 1, 1997 -- 89

I
Accounting Division
18

Board of Trustees

Executive Director
2
Deputy Executive Director
2

I
Counseling and
Infonnation Division
15

I
Retirement Division
16

Refund and Service Division
14

I
Investment Services Division
22

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TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget ClassesIFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications COL Increases, Local Retirees Floor Fund, Local Retirees
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Other Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

F.Y.1996 Expenditures
4,177,995 342,877 20,565 12,941 469,658 293,306 943,870 139,177
3,320,830 345,786
10,067,005
6,400,389 6,400,389 3,666,616
81 2

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
4,746,190 339,570 19,987 26,924 478,664 333,525
1,000,777 150,961
3,270,473 287,936
10,655,007

F.Y.1998 Current Budget
5,476,821 378,425 20,500 14,300 518,566 335,650 815,736 190,302
3,750,000 320,000
11,820,300

7,096,598 7,096,598 3,558,409
82 2

7,750,300 7,750,300 4,070,000
88 2

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection

Level

Enhancements

Totals

5,478,832 356,100 20,500 5,700 527,355 299,300 858,717 154,665
3,550,000 250,000
11,501,169

5,478,832 356,100 20,500 5,700 527,355 299,300 858,717 154,665
3,550,000 250,000
11,501,169

7,701,169 7,701,169 3,800,000
88 2

7,701,169 7,701,169 3,800,000
88 2

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Financial Summary

F.Y. 1999 Governor's Recommendations

.
Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications COL Increases, Local Retirees Floor Fund, Local Retirees
Total Funds

Adjusted Base
5,540,538 378,425 20,500 14,300 518,566 335,650 815,736 190,302
3,750,000 320,000
1l,884,017

Redirection Level

Funds To Redirect

Additions

(61,705) (31,200)

8,875

(8,600)
(36,350)
(35,637) (200,000)
(70,000) (443,492)

8,789 42,981
60,645

Redirection Totals
5,478,833 356,100 20,500 5,700 527,355 299,300 858,717 154,665
3,550,000 250,000
1l,501,170

Enhancements

Less Federal & Other Funds: Other Funds Total Federal & Other Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

7,814,017 7,814,017 4,070,000

(173,492) (173,492) (270,000)

60,645 60,645

7,701,170 7,701,170 3,800,000

Positions

88

88

Motor Vehicles

2

2

RECOMMENDED APPROPRIAnON: The Teacher Retirement System is the budget unit for which the following State Fund Appropriation for F.Y. 1999 is recommended: $3,800,000.

Totals
5,478,833 356,100 20,500 5,700 527,355 299,300 858,717 154,665
3,550,000 250,000
1l,501,170
7,701,170 7,701,170 3,800,000
88 2

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F.Y. 1999 Budget Summary

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

ADJUSTMENTS TO CURRENT BUDGET

F.Y. 1998 AGENCY FUNDS 1. Annualize the cost of the F.Y. 1998 salary adjustment.

7,750,300 63,717

ADJUSTED BASE

7,814,017

REDIRECTION FUNDS

FUNDS TO REDIRECT I. Reduce operating costs in various object classes.

(173,492)

Total Funds to Redirect

(173,492)

ADDITIONS I. Add funds for increased cost in regular operating, computer charges and real estate rentals.

60,645

Total Additions

60,645

TOTAL REDIRECTION LEVEL

7,701,170

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

7,701,170

ADJUSTMENTS TO CURRENT BUDGET
F.Y. 1998 STATE APPROPRIATIONS
ADJUSTED BASE
REDIRECTION FUNDS
FUNDS TO REDIRECT I. Adjust the floor fund for local system retirees. 2. Adjust Cost of Living (COL) increases for local system retirees.
Total Funds to Redirect
TOTAL REDIRECTION LEVEL
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

4,070,000 4,070,000
(70,000) (200,000) (270,000) 3,800,000 3,800,000

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TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Roles and Responsibilities

ADMINISTRATION The Teacher's Retirement System of Georgia is a
vehicle for accepting, investing and disbursing the retirement funds of its members. The management of the Teachers' Retirement System is the responsibility of the Executive Director who is appointed by the Board of Trustees and serves at their pleasure. On behalf of the board, the Executive Director is responsible for the operation of the system, engaging such actuarial and other services as necessary to transact business, setting compensation of system employees and paying expenses necessary to operate. In addition to administration, the Teachers' Retirement System is divided into 5 functional divisions:
Investment Services. Refund and Services. Counseling and Information. Retirement Division. Accounting and Membership.
MEMBERSHIP All personnel in covered positions of the state's public
school systems, vocational-technical schools, Regional Educational Service Agencies (RESA Units), and all colleges and universities comprising the University of Georgia, who are employed one-half time or more, except those professors and principal administrators electing to participate in the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia's Optional Retirement Plan, are required to be members of the system as a condition of employment. Covered positions include teachers, administrators, supervisors, clerks, teacher aides, secretaries, paraprofessionals, public school nurses, employees of the Agricultural Extension Service, and county and regional librarians. Public school lunchroom, maintenance, warehouse and transportation managers and supervisors are eligible for member-ship. Any individual first employed at age 60 or after may elect not to join the system.

INVESTMENTS The Teachers' Retirement System has its own "in-
house" Investment Services Division, which handles the day-to-day investment transactions with advice from 6 outside advisors. Six members of the Teachers' Retirement Systems Board of Trustees along with the Executive Secretary comprise the Investment Committee. Investment recommendations made by the Investment Committee require approval by the Teachers' Retirement System's entire Board of Trustees.
FLOOR FUND LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS Appropriation of state funds to the Teachers'
Retirement System insures that any teacher who has retired or will retire from a local retirement system (Atlanta City Schools, Chatham County Schools, Fulton County Schools or Rome City Schools) shall receive a minimum allowance upon retirement of not less than $17.00 per month for each year of creditable service, not to exceed 40 years of service. As of June 30, 1997, there were 241 local system retirees receiving floor funds to achieve this minimum allowance.
COLA FUNDS LOCAL SYSTEM Any teacher who retired prior to July 1, 1978 from a
local retirement system (Atlanta City Schools, Chatham County Schools, Fulton County Schools and Rome City Schools) shall receive a post-retirement benefit adjustment (COLA) whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retire under the Teachers' Retirement System. These funds are appropriated annually. As of June 30, 1997, there were 693 local system retirees receiving COLA funds.
AUTHORITY Title 47, Chapter 3 and 20

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Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM (TRS)

PURPOSE: To provide all personnel in covered positions of the State's public school systems, vocational-technical schools, Regional Educational Services Agencies (RESA), and all colleges and universities of the University System of Georgia and their families, a primary source of income relative to their service and compensation in the event of their retirement, death or disability.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Ensure adequate fmancing for future benefits due and other obligations of the Retirement System

The agency will provide for the long-term funding of TRS on an actuarial basis, which will ensure that sufficient assets will accumulate to pay the statutory benefits of current and future retirees.

Invest prudently the Retirement System assets to obtain and maintain the long-term optimum value of the system.

The agency will obtain the highest available return on investments consistent with the preservation ofprinciple while maintaining sufficient liquidity to react to the changing environment and to pay benefits when due.

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Results-Based Budgeting

AGENCY PROGRAMS 1. Teachers' Retirement System

Program Fund Allocations

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

11,820,300

4,070,000

11,501,169

3,800,000

TOTAL APPROPRIAnONS

11,820,300

4,070,000

11,501,169

3,800,000

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DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION
Total Budgeted Positions as of October 1, 1997 -- 3,466
State Board of Technical and Adult Education

Commissioner's Office 8

I
Adult Literacy
18

Administrative Services 28

I Quick Start
55

I Technical Education
26

Public Library Services 28

I State Technical Institutes
3,303

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RECOMMENDED STATE APPROPRIATIONS FOR F.Y. 1999 INCREASE OVER F.Y. 1998 BUDGET REDIRECTION LEVEL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

$255,228,704 $23,607,135
$228,105,150 $27,123,554

HIGHLIGHTS

$4,938,853 in state funds for 155 instructional and 135 non-instructional full-time equivalent positions appropriated in F.Y. 1998 to staff 10 satellites and 3 renovations scheduled to open in F.Y. 1998 and F.Y. 1999. The satellites are Athens-Elbert County ($55,707); Augusta-McDuffie County ($65,329); Lanier-Forsyth County ($461,490); Moultrie-Tift County ($46,707); Albany-Early County ($333,067); Altamaha-Appling County ($606,729); Coosa Valley-Polk County ($620,641); Heart of Georgia-Dodge County ($239,635); North Georgia-Union County ($1,059,907); and South GeorgiaCrisp County ($697,226). These 10 satellites are expected to serve over 7,000 students. The 3 renovations are Chattahoochee Tech ($552,613); North Georgia Tech ($71,833); and Thomas Tech ($127,969).

$8,889,303 in lottery funds to purchase equipment for new facilities opening in F.Y. 1999: Augusta-Burke County satellite ($3,096,221) and Coosa Valley-Gordon County II satellite ($996,491), a regional business and industry training center at Heart of Georgia-Dublin ($900,700), and a new classroom building at Ogeechee Tech ($3,895,891).
$6,000,000 in lottery funds to renovate facilities at North Georgia Tech ($3.6 million) and South Georgia Tech ($2.4 million).
$5 million in G.O. bonds to continue a multi-year facility repair, renovation and maintenance program for the technical institutes.

$1,378,465 in operating funds for new technical institutes scheduled to open in F.Y. 1999. These new facilities include satellites at Augusta-Burke County ($235,465) and Coosa Valley-Gordon County II ($165,000); a regional business and industry training center at Heart of GeorgiaDublin ($408,000); and a new classroom building at Ogeechee Tech ($570,000).

$471,858 for technical staff needed to upgrade and prepare the department's information systems for webbased instruction.
$562,596 for 110 part-time adult literacy teachers to improve the delivery of instructional services by offering classes at varied times during the day and evening.

$1,641,740 in state funds to complete the second of the 2year phase-in to bring Savannah Tech ($515,200) and Atlanta Tech ($1,126,540) under state management. This will bring the total number of state-managed technical institutes to 32. Additionally, $7,370,000 in G.O. bonds is recommended for major repairs and renovations at Savannah Tech and Atlanta Tech.
$3,100,000 in lottery funds to purchase equipment for facilities scheduled to open in F.Y. 1998 including Augusta-McDuffie County satellite ($900,000), LanierForsyth County satellite ($1,800,000) and MaconMilledgeville satellite ($400,000).
$5,100,000 in lottery funds to purchase equipment for facilities scheduled to open in F.Y. 1999 including AlbanyEarly County satellite ($425,000), Altamaha-Appling County satellite ($1,100,000), Coosa Valley Tech-Polk County satellite ($425,000), Heart of Georgia-Eastman satellite ($425,000), North Georgia-Union County satellite ($1,900,000) and South Georgia-Crisp County satellite ($825,000).

$677,970 for the Certified Construction Specialist, Certified Customer Service Specialist and Certified Manufacturing Specialist programs. These programs will equip participants with skills needed to obtain entry-level employment in those program areas.
$1,504,953 to annualize the cost for Internet and Georgia Library Learning Online (GALILEO), the University System's statewide electronic library system at the public libraries and $519,000 to annualize the cost for Internet/GALILEO sites at state technical institutions and satellite facilities.
$10 million in F.Y. 98 Amended for the Governor's Book Initiative. Combined with the formula-based annual allocation for materials for the public libraries and the recommendation for materials for the Department of Education's media centers, this initiative will add a million books to Georgia libraries.

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DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION
Financial Summary
Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Capital Outlay Public Libraries: -Salaries and Travel -Materials -Talking Book Centers -Maintenance & Operations Personal Services-Institutions Operating Exp-Institutions Area School Program Adult Literacy Grants Regents Program Quick Start lTPA Grant Funds

F.Y.1996 Expenditures
4,699,326 512,579 209,329 72,879 426,106 580,859 819,497 100,575
1,130,256
109,506,052 12,774,863 29,186,317 17,520,117 2,887,129 9,140,265 2,171,279

LOTTERY FUNDS: Computer Labs/Satellite Dishes Adult Literacy Capital Outlay - Technical
Institutes Satellite Facilities Equipment - Technical Institutes! Libraries Repairs and Renovations Assistance Technology Grants
Total Funds

999,837 32,098,460
6,885,252 5,533,317 237,254,294

Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds

24,745,881 1,711,723 29,500
26,487,104

State General Funds Lottery Funds

165,250,324 45,516,866

TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

210,767,191
2,569 1

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
5,772,304 895,180 252,768 54,748 711,474
1,114,952 911,469 159,006 135,988
13,462,864 5,151,599
974,478 5,098,951 126,272,250 16,693,651 19,788,664 17,673,928 3,564,643 9,491,930 1,294,369

F.Y.1998 Current Budget
5,632,485 596,890 161,380 187,271 653,288 749,575 912,165 129,033
14,608,836 5,898,788 1,062,342 5,689,075 174,089,094 49,385,386 6,137,718 18,962,976 3,584,407 8,345,152

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection

Level

Enhancements

Totals

5,937,624 596,890 161,380 187,271 738,746 594,575 716,941 146,786

45,000 224,845

5,937,624 596,890 161,380 187,271 738,746 639,575 941,786 146,786

14,744,287 4,603,331 1,062,342 6,984,532 174,966,910 50,479,089 5,946,086 19,043,336 3,488,303 8,379,096

103,789
1,062,123 5,665,480 1,254,187
165,753 506,337 56,652 1,183,562

14,848,076 4,603,331 1,062,342 8,046,655 180,632,390 51,733,276 6,111,839 19,549,673 3,544,955 9,562,658

1,000,000
46,586,339
38,848,862
2,036,629 499,838
318,446,883

1,040,000 4,401,500 302,227,361

298,777,525

26,262,777 786,975 17,700
27,067,452
202,407,764 88,971,667
291,379,431
3,011 1

22,186,412 48,419,380
70,605,792 226,180,069
5,441,500
231,621,569 3,466 1

22,186,412 48,419,380
70,605,792 228,171,733
228,171,733 3,438 1

10,267,728

309,045,253

22,186,412 48,419,380

10,267,728

70,605,792 238,439,461

10,267,728 120

238,439,461
3,558 1

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DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION
Financial Summary

F.Y.1999 Governor's Recommendations

Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Capital Outlay Public Libraries -Salaries and Travel -Materials -Talking Book Centers -Maintenance & Operations Personal Services-Institutions Operating Exp-Institutions Area School Program Adult Literacy Grants Regents Program Quick Start JTPA Grant Funds

Adjusted Base
5,690,611 596,890 161,380 187,271 685,931 749,575 861,769 146,786
14,744,287 6,050,102 1,062,342 5,689,075 175,695,041 49,385,386 6,187,884 19,043,336 3,612,077 8,379,096

LOTTERY FUNDS: Computer Labs/Satellite Dishes -
Adult Literacy Capital Outlay - Technical
Institutes Satellite Facilities Equipment - Technical Institutes! Libraries Repairs and Renovations Assistance Technology Grants
Total Funds

298,928,839

Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds

22,186,412 48,419,380
70,605,792

State General Funds Lottery Funds

228,323,047

Redirection Level

Funds

To Redirect

Additions

247,013

(155,000) (144,828)

52,815

(7,787,868) (609,443) (287,348) (562,596) (147,091) (418,955)

1,295,457 6,287,082
962,447 45,550
562,596 23,317 418,955

(10,113,129)

9,895,232

(10,113,129)

9,895,232

Redirection Totals
5,937,624 596,890 161,380 187,271 738,746 594,575 716,941 146,786

Enhancements 224,845

Totals
5,937,624 596,890 161,380 187,271 738,746 594,575 941,786 146,786

14,744,287 6,050,102 1,062,342 6,984,532 174,194,255 49,738,390 5,946,086 19,043,336 3,488,303 8,379,096

103,789
409,496 1,707,687
638,311 55,080

14,848,076 6,050,102 1,062,342 7,394,028 175,901,942 50,376,701 6,001,166 19,043,336 3,488,303 8,379,096

298,710,942
22,186,412 48,419,380
70,605,792 228,105,150

18,384,346 6,000,000

18,384,346 6,000,000

27,523,554

326,234,496

400,000
400,000 2,739,208 24,384,346

22,186,412 48,819,380
71,005,792
230,844,358 24,384,346

TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

228,323,047
3,466 1

(10,113,129) (102)

9,895,232 66

228,105,150
3,430 1

27,123,554 12

255,228,704
3,442 1

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F.Y. 1999 Budget Summary

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

ADJUSTMENTS TO CURRENT BUDGET

F.Y. 1998 STATE APPROPRIATIONS 1. Annualize the cost of the F.Y. 1998 salary adjustment for technical institutes ($1,683,783) and Central Office staff ($172,430). 2. Annualize the cost of the F.Y. 1998 salary adjustment for public librarians. 3. Adjust Public Library grants for materials and maintenance and operations based on 1999 population estimates.

226,180,069 1,856,213
135,451 151,314

ADJUSTED BASE

228,323,047

REDIRECTION FUNDS

FUNDS TO REDIRECT 1. Reduce the contract for the statewide database of library holdings. 2. Decrease computer charges for Oracle Database maintenance. 3. Eliminate 80 instructional and 46 non-instructional positions and reduce 96 contracts for services at the state technical institutes. Program reductions (5% of technical institutes' budgets) are aimed at administrative cost savings and courses with low student demand. 4. Reduce Gwinnett Tech's budget by 5%. Reductions are aimed at administrative cost-savings. 5. Reduce the budget for vocational programs at Regents colleges by 5%. Reductions are aimed at administrative cost-savings and courses with low student demand. 6. Redirect Quick Start funding due to a continuing reduction in cost per trainee. 7. Reduce Adult Literacy Grant Funds.

(155,000) (144,828) (8,397,311)
(287,348) (147,091)
(418,955) (562,596)

Total Funds to Redirect

(10,113,129)

ADDITIONS 1. Increase real estate rentals for the relocation of the Office of Public Library Services. 2. Fund 4 positions to upgrade the existing information system so that the department can offer classes via the internet. (See number 1 under Enhancements.) 3. Provide funding to Quick Start for increased activity levels. 4. Provide partial funding needed to annualize 155 instructional and 135 non-instructional full-time equivalent positions appropriated in F.Y. 1998 to staff 10 satellites and 3 retrofits scheduled to open in F.Y. 1998 and F.Y. 1999. The new facilities include 10 satellites at Athens-Elbert County ($41,780); Augusta-McDuffie County ($48,997); Lanier-Forsyth County ($350,732); Moultrie-Tift County ($35,030); Albany-Early County ($253,131); Altamaha-Appling County ($454,609); Coosa Valley-Polk County ($465,481); Heart of Georgia-Dodge County ($179,726); North Georgia-Union County ($805,529); South Georgia-Crisp County ($529,892) and 3 retrofits at Chattahoochee Tech ($419,986); North Georgia Tech ($53,875) and Thomas Tech ($95,977). (See number 3 under Enhancements.)

52,815 247,013
418,955 3,734,745

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GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

5. Provide funds for 50 instructional and 51 non-instructional positions needed to staff and operate 4 new facilities opening in F.Y. 1999. These new facilities include satellites at Augusta-Burke County ($235,465) and Coosa Valley-Gordon County II ($165,000), a regional business and industry training center at Heart of Georgia-Dublin ($408,000), and a new classroom building at Ogeechee Tech ($570,000). The estimated cost to fully annualize the F.Y. 1999 openings in F.Y. 2000 is $2,914,630.
6. Fund the second year of a two-year phase-in to bring Atlanta Tech under state management. 7. Fund the second year of a two-year phase-in to bring Savannah Tech under state management. 8. Provide personnel and operating funds to expand 7 existing instructional programs at state
technical institutes. (See number 4 under Lottery Funds for equipment for these programs.) 9. Add a new Plastics Technology program at Gwinnett Tech. 10. Add a new Computer Aided Design program for the technical division at Clayton College and
State University. 11. Hire 110 part-time adult literacy teachers to help improve the delivery of literacy services in local
communities. 12. Partially annualize the cost of the databases and operating costs for GALILEOat public libraries.
Total annualization cost is $1,504,953. (See number 5 under Enhancements.)
Total Additions
TOTAL REDIRECTION LEVEL
ENHANCEMENT FUNDS
ENHANCEMENTS 1. Fund the standardization of each technical institutes' software and information system in order to provide internet-based instruction. (See number 2 under Additions.) 2. Add personal services funds for 12 positions to expand the Certified Specialist programs at 8 technical institutions and Gwinnett Tech. 3. Provide additional funds needed to partially annualize positions appropriated in F.Y. 1998 for 10 satellites and 3 retrofits. These include: Athens-Elbert County ($13,927); Augusta-McDuffie County ($16,332); Lanier-Forsyth County ($110,758); Moultrie-Tift County ($11,677); Albany-Early County ($79,936); Altamaha-Appling County ($152,120); Coosa Valley-Polk County ($155,160); Heart of Georgia-Dodge County ($59,909); North Georgia-Union County ($254,378); South Georgia-Crisp County ($167,334) and 3 retrofits at Chattahoochee Tech ($132,627); North Georgia Tech ($17,958) and Thomas Tech ($31,992). (See number 4 under Additions.) 4. Annualize the cost of the databases and operating costs for GALILEO at state technical institutes and satellite facilities. 5. Complete annualization of database and operating costs for GALILEO at public libraries. Total annualization cost is $1,504,953. (See number 12 under Additions.) 6. Provide a salary step increase for 86 state funded librarians. 7. Provide funding for a needs assessment and facility study for the Library of the Physically Blind and Handicapped. 8. Reflect an increase in tuition funds due to a net increase in enrollment from new programs and facilities.

1,378,465
515,200 1,126,540
494,579 45,550 23,317 562,596
1,295,457 9,895,232 228,105,150
224,845 677,970 1,204,108
519,000 209,496 103,789 200,000 (400,000)

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GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDAnONS

CAPITAL OUTLAY

1. Provide $7,370,000 in bonds for major renovations to Atlanta Tech ($3,935,000) and Savannah Tech ($3,435,000).
2. Provide $5,000,000 in bonds to continue a multi-year facility maintenance program for minor repairs, renovations and maintenance needs at the technical institutes.

See G.O. Bonds See G.O. Bonds

TOTAL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

2,739,208

TOTAL STATE GENERAL FUNDS

230,844,358

LOTTERY FUNDS

LOTTERY PROGRAMS 1. Purchase equipment for facilities scheduled to open in late F.Y. 1998 or F.Y 1999 including Augusta-McDuffie County satellite ($900,000), Lanier-Forsyth County satellite ($1,800,000) and Macon-Milledgeville satellite ($400,000). 2. Purchase equipment for facilities scheduled to open in F.Y. 1999 including Albany-Early County satellite ($425,000), Altamaha-Appling County satellite ($1,100,000), Coosa Valley Tech-Polk County satellite ($425,000), Heart of Georgia-Eastman satellite ($425,000), North Georgia-Union County satellite ($1,900,000) and South Georgia-Crisp County satellite ($825,000). 3. Purchase equipment for new facilities opening in F.Y. 1999: Augusta-Burke County satellite ($3,096,221) and Coosa Valley-Gordon County II satellite ($996,491), a regional business and industry training center at Heart of Georgia-Dublin ($900,700), and a new classroom building at Ogeechee Tech ($3,895,891). 4. Purchase instructional equipment to expand 7 existing programs at state technical institutes (See number 8 under Additions). 5. Renovate facilities at North Georgia Tech ($3.6 million) and South Georgia Tech ($2.4 million).

3,100,000 5,100,000
8,889,303
1,295,043 6,000,000

TOTAL LOTTERY FUNDS

24,384,346

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

255,228,704

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DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION
Functional Budget Summary

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS F.Y.1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

TOTAL

STATE

1. Administration

9,022,087

5,938,437

9,305,058

6,221,408

2. Institutions

287,763,774 220,241,632

292,545,092

224,622,950

3. "B" Lottery

5,441,500

5,441,500

24,384,346

24,384,346

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

302,227,361 231,621,569

326,234,496

255,228,704

RECOMMENDED APPROPRIATION: The Department of Technical and Adult Education is the budget unit for which the following State Fund Appropriation is recommended for F.Y. 1999: $255,228,704.

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DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION
Roles and Responsibilities

The Quality Basic Education Act of 1985 created a separate State Board of Postsecondary Vocational Education within the Department of Education to promote the economic growth and development of Georgia by providing leadership, direction and state-level management of public postsecondary technical schools, programs and services. The new board was created as an agency separate from the Department of Education in 1987 to provide guidance to public technical institutes operated by the state or by local boards of education. The board was renamed the State Board of Technical and Adult Education in 1988 to govern the newly created Department of Technical and Adult Education. Savannah Tech and Atlanta Tech completed their conversion to state ownership in F.Y. 1998. This provides Georgia with 32 state-governed technical institutes and one locally-governed public technical institute.
The Department of Technical and Adult Education plans and administers state postsecondary technical training at less than the baccalaureate degree level in 32 stategoverned technical institutes. In addition to technical training, the department also provides lifelong educational training, basic skills and technician training, and customized training for business and industry. The Department is divided into five functional units which are described below.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES The Administrative Services function provides
general administrative services that include but are not limited to accounting, budgeting, purchasing, property inventory reporting, mail, personnel, computer support and facilities management to the 32 state-governed and one locally-governed technical institute.
TECHNICAL EDUCATION The responsibilities for this function are twofold.
First, this function manages the operations of the 32 stategoverned technical institutes. Second, this function provides policy guidance to the state-governed technical institutes, the one locally-governed technical institute, and the technical divisions currently housed in four colleges of the University System of Georgia. Institutes are given guidance on program standards, surveys and needs assessments, program evaluations, curriculum development, professional development for staff and faculty, admissions, scholarships, financial aid and federal programs.
QUICK START Quick Start provides employee training services to new
and expanding industries at no cost, and provides limited training assistance to non-expanding industries in conjunction with technical schools. In helping to achieve the

department's goal of becoming a major source of skilled employees for the private sector, Quick Start has trained thousands of Georgians for specific jobs needed by companies. Quick Start develops computerized materials and training packages in a number of technical areas that can be readily adapted to specific customer training needs. Quick Start plays a key role in the state's business recruitment and retention efforts.
ADULT LITERACY The Office of Adult Literacy is responsible for
offering adult basic education and literacy programs around the state including the General Education Development (GED) diploma program. It is the largest literacy provider for other state agencies. The office is also the primary fiscal agent for the U.S. Department of Education Adult Literacy funds. Through its network of37 Service Delivery Areas around the state, the Office of Adult Literacy provides literacy services to every county in Georgia.
PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES The purpose of the public library system in Georgia
is to provide assistance, information and materials to meet the needs of local communities throughout the state. The Office of Public Library Services (OPLS) assists public libraries in providing access to information, library materials and enriching learning activities for people of all ages. The goals of the public library system are to: provide access to all types and forms of information; administer state and federal funds; provide consultation and advice to the library
community and local users; and provide continuing education opportunities for library
staff, trustees and local users. The Office of Public Library Services was
transferred by legislative act effective July I, 1996 from the Department of Education to the Department of Technical and Adult Education. The Office of Public Library Services provides assistance and information to 57 public library systems that operate 370 public libraries statewide, in addition to operating the state's Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.
The Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped provides public library services for users who are unable to see or otherwise use standard print materials. This library and its network of 13 sub-regional libraries for the blind and physically handicapped are the only sources of recorded and Braille materials for these users.
AUTHORITY Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION
Strategies and Services

It is predicted that in the near future part of every employee's daily work tasks will involve the use of technology. As employers become increasingly reliant on technology in the workplace, employees who have technical skills will be in demand. Equipping students with the technical skills needed to work in environments that rely on technology is the primary service provided by the department. To this end, the department continues to fmd ways to impart technical skills to its students. Listed below are the major strategies the department will employ to provide quality services to its students.
WEB-BASED INSTRUCTION Beginning this fiscal year, the
department will officially support the use of information technology as a tool for delivering instruction. The Internet will be used to create a virtual technical institute whereby students statewide will be able to receive technical education instruction. The department requests and the Governor recommends $471,858 for this effort. Funding will provide the technical staff needed to upgrade and prepare the department's information systems for web-based instruction. At present, six technical institutes are leading the development of Internet instruction: Athens Tech, Augusta Tech, Macon Tech, North Georgia Tech, West Georgia Tech and Walker Tech.
The courses currently offered include English, math, psychology and computer drafting using AutoCad. The short-term plan is to offer a series of courses that will lead to a technical certificate. The longterm plan is to offer most technical institute courses over the Internet.

FACILITY EXPANSION

During

the

Miller

Administration, over $204 million has

been invested in constructing new

technical education facilities at 41

sites. Additionally, over $86 million

has been invested in equipment for technical education facilities. These capital investments and operating improvements have significantly changed the capacity of this state to provide every region training for tomorrow's workforce.
In this year's budget, the Governor recommends $4,938,853 in state funding to staff and operate 10 new satellites and 3 renovated facilities that received partial funding in F.Y. 1998. A total of $8.2 million in lottery funds is recommended for equipment at these facilities. These 10 satellites are expected to serve over 7,000 students. The estimated cost to fully annualize these openings in F.Y. 2000 is $2,356,777.
The Governor recommends $1,378,465 in operating funds for new

technical institutes scheduled to open in F.Y. 1999. Over $8.8 million in Lottery funds is recommended for equipment at these facilities. The estimated cost to fully annualize these openings in F.Y. 2000 is $2,914,630.
Finally, the Governor is recommending $6,000,000 in lottery funds to renovate facilities at North Georgia Tech ($3.6 million) and South Georgia Tech ($2.4 million) and $5 million in G.O. bonds to continue a multi-year facility repair, renovation and maintenance program for the technical institutes.
QUICK START For over 30 years Quick Start has
served as one of Georgia's premier incentives for economic development and job creation through the

FACILITY EXPANSION F.Y. 1999 Recommendations

New Facilities---Construction Funded in F.Y. 1996 Athens Tech - Elbert County Satellite Augusta Tech - McDuffie County Satellite Lanier Tech - Forsyth County Satellite Macon Tech - Milledgeville Satellite Moultrie Tech - Tift County Satellite

Operating Funds
$ 55,707 $ 65,329 $ 461,490
$ 46,707

New Facilities---Construction Funded in F.Y. 1997 Albany Tech - Early County Satellite Altamaha Tech - Appling County Satellite Coosa Valley Tech - Polk County Satellite Heart of Georgia Tech - Eastman Satellite North Georgia Tech - Union County Satellite South Georgia Tech - Crisp County Satellite

$ 333,067 $ 606,729 $ 620,641 $ 239,635 $1,059,907 $ 697,226

New Facilities---Construction Funded in F.Y. 1997 Amended Augusta Tech - Burke County Satellite Coosa Valley Tech - Gordon County Satellite II Heart of Georgia Tech - Dublin Training Center Ogeechee Tech Classroom Building

$ 235,465 $ 165,000 $ 408,000 $ 570,000

Retrofits- Construction Funded in F.Y. 1997 Chattahoochee Tech - Main Building North Georgia Tech - Phase 1 Master Plan Thomas Tech - Retrofit
*Lottery Funds

$ 552,613 $ 71,833 $ 127,969

Equipment Funds
$ 900,000* $1,800,000* $ 400,000*
$ 425,000* $1,100,000* $ 425,000* $ 425,000* $1,900,000* $ 825,000*
$3,096,221 * $ 996,491 * $ 900,700* $3,895,891 *

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recruitment of new business and industry into the state as well as the expansion of jobs in existing Georgia companies. Many companies state that the Quick Start training program is the deciding factor for locating in Georgia.
Quick Start's operating budget during the Miller Administration has increased steadily from $5,927,866 in F.Y. 1992, to the recommended level of $10,030,398 in F.Y. 1998, a 69% increase. This increase parallels the increase in Quick Start's training projects. During its long and successful tenure, Quick Start has trained over 263,000 employees for over 2,600 companies. 119,584 of these trainees were trained during the Miller Administration, representing a 58% increase over the previous 8 years. Training has encompassed such diverse areas as advanced manufacturing technology, warehousing and distribution, customer service operations and information technology. To keep pace with current customer training needs, Quick Start has also developed and delivered training in quality assurance, ISO 9000, QS 9000, productivity improvement and team skills. In addition, Quick Start supports its customers with work profiling services which provide comprehensive support from "select the best strategies." Through human resource management assistance and many other workforce development initiatives, Quick Start has also played a key role in training employees for international companies locating plants in Georgia.
CERTIFIED SPECIALISTS Utilizing Quick Start's expertise
in developing cutting-edge training for Georgia's companies, the department has developed 3 shortterm training programs. These programs will equip participants with skills needed to obtain entry-level employment in the following program areas: Certified Construction Specialist, Certified Customer Service Specialist and Certified Manufacturing Specialist. Developed with input from industry, the courses run

for 10 weeks and gives the participant the skills to qualify for entry-level employment in the specialty. However, in line with the department's aim for continuing skill improvement, the specialist can continue into a certificate, diploma or degree program offered by the department, and even a four-year bachelor's degree offered through the university system. Initial pilot programs were developed around the state for the Certified Manufacturing Specialist track. To date, over 1,415 participants have been certified. The F.Y. 1999 recommended funding of $677,970 will certify over 850 graduates for all three tracks in the first year.
LITERACY It is estimated that over 1.4
million Georgians have literacy skills below the eighth grade. This is a concern considering limited literacy skills can translate into unemployment, poverty, welfare, crime and substance abuse. In an effort to prevent life situations that can limit the quality of life for Georgians, the department works statewide to provide literacy instruction. Since the beginning of Governor Miller's tenure, the department has placed a special emphasis on literacy resulting in the award of over 100,000 General Educational Development diplomas. More than $27.5 million has been appropriated for special initiatives including providing a 1 full-time literacy teacher for every county in the state. These full-time literacy teachers help increase student enrollment and expand the hours of operation for many literacy programs. For F.Y. 1999, $562,596 is recommended for 110 part-time adult literacy teachers to improve the delivery of instructional services by offering classes at varied times during the day and evening. Over 4,600 additional students will receive instruction as a result of this funding.
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GOVERNOR'S BOOK INITIATIVE
Readers will be especially interested in this proposal. In addition to the 56 cents per capita that the Governor and the Legislature usually provide to public libraries for books, Governor Miller recommends a onetime $10 million book package in F.Y. 1998 Amended to build library holdings and encourage reading around the state. Grants for books will be distributed to libraries according to population and circulation figures. Systems with more avid readers will get more books than other systems.
Based on average book prices and the assumption that systems will use half the money for adult books and the other half for children's books, the $10 million will add over 450,000 books to Georgia libraries. Including the normal annual per capita allocation, Governor Miller will provide our public libraries with state resources to purchase well over 600,000 books. When combined with funding in the Department of Education, this initiative will provide 1,000,000 new books for Georgia readers.
CHILDREN'S READING INITIATIVE
Every community in Georgia offers some kind of summer reading program. Summer reading programs have themes around which children pick their selections and activities that go along with their reading. Although these programs are very popular, they reach only a fraction of the children who could benefit. All public libraries would like to offer expanded programs; however, creating a reading program takes time and other resources that typically are in short supply at libraries.
Governor Miller proposes to, invest $100,000 in F.Y. 1998 Amended to contract with a person or persons to work at the state level to produce marketing materials, creative, supplemental materials, resource lists and activity packages around the themes librarians are interested in

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION -- Strategies and Services

pursuing. These materials and packages can be used for many years, celieving local librarians of many of the time-consuming tasks associated with summer reading programs.
Libraries also need funds for ,special interest activities that get young readers excited about literature in its various forms. The contract person(s) will have a fund of $100,000 (F.Y. 1998 Amended) for which libraries could apply to have storytellers, writers, artists and other resources bring literature alive locally.
Although libraries' main emphasis on children's reading occurs during the summer, the Governor's recommendation has the potential to increase interest in reading year round. This $200,000 investment in children's reading activities, coupled with the Governor's book initiative and the weekly Georgia Public Television (GPTV) show (also in this year's recommendations) will benefit libraries and the children of Georgia for years to come.
GALILEO AND INTERNET ACCESS
The Georgia Library Learning Online (GALILEO), the University

System's statewide electronic library system, project was started as an initiative of the Board of Regents. This year, public libraries and technical institutes worked with representatives from Regents' institutions and private and public secondary schools to select a common set of databases for the state. As a result, GALILEO now provides a set of over 100 databases that index thousands of periodicals and journals nd provide access to over 2,000 journals in full text. In addition, it includes an encyclopedia, business directories and government publications. Links are also provided to Georgia law and many state agency homepages. This electronic database has made a common set of information available to all students as well as residents throughout the state through school and local libraries. The GALILEO databases were originally available at 56 library system headquarters plus other branch locations around the state. Thanks to the Governor's Internet connectivity initiative, 101 additional counties will be connected to PeachNet and GALILEO during F.Y. 1998.

Georgia citizens will have access to the Internet and a wide variety of information resources at over 157 libraries around Georgia. F.Y. 1999 funding includes $1,504,953 to annualize the cost for Internet! GALILEO sites at the public libraries and $519,000 to annualize the cost for Internet!GALILEO sites at state technical institutions and satellite facilities.
OTHER INITIATIVES The Governor is recommending
$515,200 for Savannah Tech and $1,126,540 for Atlanta Tech to complete the second of the 2-year phase-in to bring these institutes under state management. Additionally, $7,370,000 in G.O. bonds is recommended for major repairs and renovations at Savannah Tech and Atlanta Tech. Finally, $563,446 is made available for new instructional programs at state, local and Regents' institutions. Moreover, $1,295,043 is recommended in Lottery funds for instructional equipment for these new programs.

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TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION State General Funding
$250,000,000 . , . . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ,
$226,180,069 $230,884,368
$200,000,000

$150,000,000

$100,000,000

$50,000,000

$0 FY93

FY94

FY95

FY96

FY97

FY98

FY99

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DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION
Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

TECHNICAL EDUCATION

PURPOSE: Provide students with career, occupational and technical skills to obtain employment, retain employment and/or achieve job advancement.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide technical credit programs that meet employment market needs.

The number of graduates who obtain employment in their field of study will increase by 3%.

The number of graduates who obtain jobs in industries located in the technical institute's service delivery area will increase by 3%.

The number of graduates who obtain jobs will increase by 3%.

Provide short-term programs and services that help participants get a job, retain a job and/or advance in their career path.

The number of participants who obtain jobs after receiving short-term assistance will increase by 7%.

The number of participants who retain jobs for at least one year after receiving short-term assistance will increase by 7%.

The number of participants who advance in their career path after receiving short-term assistance will increase by 7%.

The number of certified specialist participants placed in jobs will increase by 7%.

Help unemployed welfare recipients achieve employment through participation in the New Connections to Work program.

The number of program participants who obtain jobs and stay employed for at least one year after receiving short-term assistance will increase by 7%.

ADULT LITERACY

PURPOSE: Teach basic literacy skills to adults and to provide instruction to adults seeking to achieve a General Education Development diploma (GED).

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Increase the basic reading, math, writing and employment skills of program participants.

The number of students awarded certificates of completion for improved literacy skills will increase by 1%.

The number of students who obtain, maintain or improve employment as a result of adult literacy instruction will increase by 2%.

Increase the number of participants who obtain a General Education Development diploma (GED).

The number of participants who obtain a GED will increase by 2%.

The number of English as a Second Language (ESL) students who acquire adequate English proficiency to achieve citizenship.

The number of ESL students who achieve citizenship will increase by 4%.

575

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION--Results-Based Budgeting

CUSTOMER-DRIVEN TRAINING

PURPOSE: Promote job growth and economic development by providing customer-driven training to new, expanding and existing businesses through technical institutes or through direct delivery of services.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Identify and meet employers' workforce training needs.

After project completion, 80% of companies that use Quick Start for training will rate overall satisfaction with the training at the "Very Good" level.

80% of companies who used Quick Start for training will be satisfied with the work performance of Quick Start trainees.

The number of companies who request customized contract training from technical institutes for the first time will increase by 3%.

The number of companies contracting for customized training will increase by 3% over the previous year.

50% of companies who used customized training at the technical institute and need additional training will contract with the technical institute for the additional training.

80% of companies that use the technical institutes for customized training will rate overall satisfaction with the training at the "Very Good" level.

Identify and meet individuals' workforce training needs.

75% of graduates from continuing education courses will report that they expect the course to improve their job performance.

PUBLIC LIBRARIES

PURPOSE: Provide assistance, information, materials, programs and services to meet the informational, educational, recreational and enrichment needs of all citizens and local communities throughout Georgia.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Increase the usage ofthe educational and informational resources available to all Georgians through the public libraries.

Increase the number of patron visits by 3% during F.Y. 1999.
Increase the number of times GALILEO is accessed by 10% during F.Y. 1999.

Increase the circulation by 5% over the previous year.

Increase the number of books read by children enrolled in public library summer reading programs by 5% during F.Y.1999.

Satisfaction with library services will be 80% as determined by patron surveys.

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DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION
Results-Based Budgeting

AGENCY PROGRAMS 1. Technical Education 2. Public Libraries 3. Adult Literacy 4. Customer-Driven Training

Program Fund Allocations

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

241,781,889 30,222,736 21,155,915 9,066,821

185,297,255 23,162,157 16,213,510
6,948,647

260,987,596 32,623,450 22,836,415 9,787,035

204,182,964 25,522,870 17,866,009 7,656,861

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

302,227,361

231,621,569

326,234,496

255,228,704

577

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Total Budgeted Positions as of October 1,1997 -- 6,328

Georgia Rail Passenger Authority

Attached for Adminis- State Transportation
------------- Board
trative Purposes Only

Commissioner 5

I
Deputy Commissioner

Chief Engineer

3

2

I

I

I

Special Staff

Administration Division

82

166

Secretary to Board I
I
Treasurer 3
l
Engineering Services 16

I
Planning and Programming Division
158

I
Construction Division
2,119

T
Preconstruction Division
471

I
Operations Division
3,302

578

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

RECOMMENDED STATE APPROPRIATIONS FOR F.Y. 1999 INCREASE OVER F.Y. 1998 BUDGET REDIRECTION LEVEL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

$572,604,268 $30,097,051
$572,513,018 $91,250

HIGHLIGHTS

$135 million in general obligation bonds to continue work on the Governor's Road Improvement Program (GRIP). With this funding, the department will have received over $870 million for the 2,697-mile developmental highway system (see graph on Developmental Highways Funding). Over 55% of the 2,697-mile system (1,360 miles) had been completed or is under construction or right-of-way acquisition as of November 1997.
$7.7 million in motor fuel funds for projects of "greatest need" - projects identified by the department or other state and local entities as needed for economic development, congestion or safety. The greatest need program enables the department to support economic development projects for which other funding is not available.
$28.5 million in motor fuel funds for the State Fund Construction Program. This program provides funding that enables local governments to enhance their road systems and will assist in the construction of approximately 1,900 miles of road.
$38.6 million in motor fuel funds for the Local Assistance Road Program (LARP) to help local governments make improvements to local roads and bridges.

$2.24 million in state general funds to address critical airport navigational and maintenance needs at publicly owned airports statewide. In the F.Y. 1998 Amended Budget $35 million has been recommended to expand and enhance the state airport system to meet aviation needs and enhance economic development opportunities.
$11.7 million in general obligation bonds to continue upkeep of dredge areas for the Savannah Harbor. The $11.7 million will be used for construction to raise the front harbor dikes and related maintenance and repair work on the disposal areas.
$80,000 for the Georgia Rail Passenger Authority to initiate a statewide community awareness campaign for the inter-city and commuter rail plan. The inter-city and commuter rail passenger plan will provide commuter rail services between Atlanta and Athens, with service to Atlanta's northeast suburbs, and inter-city rail service from Atlanta to Macon, with connections to Hartsfield Airport. A total of $4.55 million is recommended in the F.Y. 1998 Amended Budget to continue development of the state inter-city and commuter rail plan.
$1.3 million in motor fuel funds are reallocated in the adjusted base to assume responsibility for maintenance and operation of the state's 11 visitor information centers from the Department ofIndustry, Trade and Tourism.

$150.0 .,

Bond Funding for Developmental Highways

a~ $100.0

~
V7

$50.0

$-

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

General Assembly Session

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Capital Outlay Mass Transit Grants Airport Aid Program Harbor Maintenance Spoilage Land Acquisition,
Clearing and Preparation Contracts with the Georgia
Rail Passenger Authority
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds

F.Y.1996 Expenditures
233,793,658 59,196,444 1,725,834 4,841,149 10,968,778 1,319,506 60,159,259 6,097,810 2,581,349
915,016,385 14,752,440 2,291,600 765,000 3,526,361
105,000

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
236,872,355 55,475,149 1,667,917 5,165,918 9,063,442 1,323,722 53,117,182 4,686,975 2,988,156
833,475,935 8,911,210 2,304,742 699,752 3,477,700
355,000

F.Y.1998 Current Budget
252,140,332 58,974,281 1,894,091 2,000,000 7,011,553 1,341,373 38,674,367 8,399,287 2,769,833
778,307,662 10,942,422 2,241,866 780,000
250,000

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection

Level

Enhancements

Totals

264,250,458 61,713,672 2,083,501 2,000,000 7,114,480 1,333,768 60,041,188 11,905,646 3,269,333
802,116,827 8,514,737 2,241,866 710,855

3,351,736
3,300,000 305,101,328
4,500,000 11,960,551 11,700,000

267,602,194 61,713,672 2,083,501 2,000,000 7,114,480 1,333,768 63,341,188 11,905,646 3,269,333
1,107,218,155 13,014,737 14,202,417 710,855 11,700,000

250,000

13,441,250

13,691,250

1,317,140,573 1,219,585,155 1,165,727,067 1,227,546,331

353,354,865 1,580,901,196

473,292,172 459,541,937
2,335
932,836,444

439,528,825 428,924,016
868,452,841

605,268,508 17,951,342
623,219,850

632,023,569 18,001,088
650,024,657

44,000,000

676,023,569 18,001,088

44,000,000

694,024,657

State General Funds Motor Fuel Tax Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

11,702,417 372,601,712
384,304,129
6,433 4,800

9,647,744 341,484,570
351,132,314
6,432 4,800

7,507,217 535,000,000
542,507,217
6,328 4,800

7,521,674 570,000,000 577,521,674
6,328 4,800

279,354,865 30,000,000
309,354,865

286,876,539 600,000,000
886,876,539
6,328 4,800

580

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Financial Summary

F.Y. 1999 Governor's Recommendations

.
Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Capital Outlay Mass Transit Grants Airport Aid Program Harbor Maintenance Spoilage Land Acquisition,
Clearing and Preparation Contracts with the Georgia
Rail Passenger Authority
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds Other Funds Governor's Emergency Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds

Adjusted Base
254,629,514 58,345,713 2,050,601 2,000,000 7,107,280 1,333,768 38,511,435 8,413,537 2,841,433
778,307,662 10,942,422 2,241,866 780,000
250,000
1,167,755,231
605,268,508 17,951,342
623,219,850

Redirection Level

Funds To Redirect

Additions

9,145,437 3,806,941

(2,427,685) (69,145)

7,200
20,629,753 3,492,109 427,900 19,769,934

Redirection Totals
263,774,951 62,152,654 2,050,601 2,000,000 7,114,480 1,333,768 59,141,188 11,905,646 3,269,333
798,077,596 8,514,737 2,241,866 710,855

Enhancements

Totals
263,774,951 62,152,654 2,050,601 2,000,000 7,114,480 1,333,768 59,141,188 11,905,646 3,269,333
798,077,596 8,514,737 2,241,866 710,855

(2,496,830)

250,000 57,279,274 1,222,537,675

91,250

341,250

91,250 1,222,628,925

(2,134,057) 1,000
(2,133,057)

28,889,118 48,746
28,937,864

632,023,569 18,001,088
650,024,657

632,023,569 18,001,088
650,024,657

State General Funds Motor Fuel Tax Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

7,516,791 537,018,590
544,535,381
6,328 4,800

(363,773) (363,773)

360,000 27,981,410 28,341,410

7,513,018 565,000,000
572,513,018
6,328 4,800

91,250 91,250

7,604,268 565,000,000
572,604,268
6,328 4,800

581

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
F.Y. 1999 Budget Summary

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

ADJUSTMENTS TO CURRENT BUDGET

F.Y. 1998 STATE APPROPRIATIONS 1. Annualize the cost of the F.Y. 1998 salary adjustment. 2. Adjust for other personal services costs: --Increase in the lapse from the currently budgeted level of3.03% to 4.38%. --Increase funding for forfeited and terminal leave. --Net reduction in adjustments for worker's compensation payments and personal liability, unemployment, health and other agency insurance rates. 3. Adjust for non-recurring expenditures: --Reduce funding for regular operating expenses. --Net increase in adjustments for all other department operations. 4. Transfer $400,000 in per diem, fees and contracts to regular operating expenses to assume responsibility for operation and maintenance of 11 state visitor information centers; $900,000 in per diem, fees and contracts is reprogramed to handle this new responsibility.

542,507,217 2,948,361
(3,108,888) 2,248,742
(98,868)
(230,833) 269,650
Yes

ADJUSTED BASE

544,535,381

REDIRECTION FUNDS

FUNDS TO REDIRECT 1. Reduce funding for maintenace of the Savannah Harbor dikes due to a reduction in the contract with Chatham County, the local sponsor that has oversight responsibility in maintaining the Harbor. 2. Reduce funding in the Intermodal Transfer Facilities function including: --Reduction in grants to local areas for transit capital programs based on an anticipated reduction in federal funds. --Replacement of state funds with agency funds by increasing bus rental receipts.

(69,145)
(293,628) (1,000)

Total Funds to Redirect

(363,773)

ADDITIONS 1. Fund a 0% to 7% pay for performance increase consistent with the policies of GeorgiaGain. 2. Increase funding for expenses associated with the Traffic Management Center including: --Increase regular operating expenses for printing and publications ($178,828); rapid copy ($3,800); equipment purchases less than a $1,000 ($304,646); utilities ($141,000); supplies and materials ($319,000); repairs and maintenance ($1,129,000); rents other than real estate ($18,500); and other operating expenses ($156,425). --Increase funding for telecommunications. 3. Increase funding in computer charges including allocations for phase II of a five-year plan for a comprehensive computer information system ($1,367,500); computerization of district offices ($983,534); and software revisions for the Traffic Management Center ($50,000). 4. Increase funding in capital outlay for the greatest need program ($7,727,026), and renovation of department-owned buildings ($1,443,042).

9,096,691 2,251,199
254,400 2,401,034 9,170,068

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION -- F.Y.1999 Budget Summary
GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

5. Increase funding in other department operations including: --Increase funding for telecommunications to provide direct digital connections to area offices. --Increase funding for equipment purchases. --Increase funding in per diem, fees and contracts to provide a radio operator at the Georgia Emergency Management Agency and training contracts for staff development. --Increase funding in motor vehicle expenses to meet projected rise in commercial fuel costs. --Provide funds to restock the supply of completed roadway plans.
6. Provide funding to overhaul 4 aircraft engines. 7. Increase other funds (aircraft receipts) by $48,746 to hire part-time pilots to serve
as co-pilots on state aircraft flights.
Total Additions
TOTAL REDIRECTION LEVEL
ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

173,500 7,200
134,770
795,742 3,696,806
360,000 Other Funds
28,341,410
572,513,018

ENHANCEMENTS 1. Georgia Rail Passenger Authority - Increase funding for non-real estate rentals ($3,000), other operating expenses ($5,000) and contracted services ($3,250) to meet authority operational needs associated with rail plan projects.

11,250

CAPITAL OUTLAY 1. Governor's Road Improvement Program - The Governor recommends a total of$135 million in general obligation bonds to continue work on the Governor's Road Improvement Program. 2. Savannah Harbor - The Governor recommends a total of$I1.7 million in general obligation bonds for spoilage area projects supporting the Savannah Harbor navigation channel. 3. Georgia Rail Passenger Authority - Increase funding for contracted services to initiate a statewide community awareness campaign for the rail plan project.

See G.O. Bonds See G.O. Bonds
80,000

TOTAL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

91,250

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

572,604,268

583

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Functional Budget Summary

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

TOTAL

STATE

1. Planning and Construction

866,001,883 267,000,324

912,977,076

285,086,399

2. Maintenance and Betterments

239,740,628 227,316,643

245,890,850

233,466,865

3. Administration

29,093,905

28,310,230

32,431,032

31,647,357

4. Facilities and Equipment

12,932,803

12,372,803

15,359,379

14,799,379

5. Inter-Modal Transfer Facilities

15,314,745

5,276,114

12,987,913

5,082,339

6. Air Transportation

1,863,103

1,451,103

2,271,820

1,811,074

7. Harbor/Intra-Coastal Waterways

780,000

780,000

710,855

710,855

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

1,165,727,067 542,507,217 1,222,628,925

572,604,268

RECOMMENDED APPROPRIATION: The Department of Transportation is the budget unit for which the following State Fund Appropriation is recommended for F.Y. 1999: $572,604,268.

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93

94

95

96

97

98

Fiscal Year

584

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Transportation plans, constructs, maintains and improves the state's roads and bridges; provides planning; and fmancial support for other modes of transportation such as mass transit and airports; provides airport and air safety planning, and provides air travel to state departments. The department also provides administrative support to the State Tollway Authority and the Georgia Rail Passenger Authority.
The department is governed by a board comprised of representatives from each of the state's congressional districts. The state representatives and senators from each congressional district elect that district's board member. The board in tum appoints a commissioner to lead the department.
The great majority of the department's resources are directed toward maintaining and improving the state's network of roads and bridges. Proceeds from the state's motor fuel taxes are constitutionally earmarked solely for use on Georgia's roads and bridges. Non-road and bridge construction projects are supported by a combination of state general funds, federal funds and local funds.
DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS The department's organization chart is based on
specific processes or responsibilities such as personnel, planning, engineering and construction. However, the department's budget is divided into functions that may include the activities of several organizational divisions. These functions are discussed below.
PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION--Plans, maintains and improves the roads and bridges of the state highway system. As part of this overall responsibility, personnel provide a long-range state multi-modal transportation plan and long-range plans for urban areas; maintain an approved construction work program of priority projects; perform location and environmental studies; conduct mapping and photogrammetric surveys; acquire rights-of-way necessary to construct and maintain highways; supervise all construction and maintenance activities let to contract; ensure the quality of materials used in construction; and conduct research to improve planning and engineering methods.
MAINTENANCE AND BETTERMENTS-Responible for maintenance and repairs to the roads and bridges of the state highway system. The goal of this function is to preserve the existing road network and improve its safety by programming and supervising major reconstruction and resurfacing or rehabilitation projects let to contract; performing certain heavy and specialized maintenance such as emergency repairs; making spot

improvements and safety modification; performing routine maintenance such as patching pavement failures, repairing shoulders, maintaining drainage, mowing rights-of-way, erecting and maintaining warning and directional signs, and inspecting roadside parks and rest areas; operating and maintaining state visitor information centers; issuing permits for special vehicles such as oversized and overweight carriers; and enforcing Georgia's special vehicle regulations.
ADMINISTRATION-Provides executive management, personnel management, fiscal administration, public information, purchasing, equipment management and inventory, contract administration, and other general administrative functions for the department.
FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT--Used as a separate budget function for new and replacement equipment and facilities necessary for the efficient performance of the department's various operations.
INTERMODAL TRANSFER FACILITIES--Provides funding and administration of public transportation programs, Le., buses and vans, provided under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964; provides funding and administration of light density rail rehabilitation and for the construction and signage of statewide Park and Ride lots; provides departmental fmancial assistance to cities and counties for airport planning, construction, approach aids, maintenance and other services as needed; maintains and updates the state airport system plan; publishes and distributes a state aeronautical chart and airport directory; and provides management assistance and technical expertise to local governments to develop, maintain and improve scheduled air service.
AIR TRANSPORTATION--Operates aircraft for use by state officials in conducting state business and also performs various aerial photography services for the department in the course of construction or road and bridge improvement.
HARBOR MAINTENANCE--Concerned with the department's role with assisting Chatham County, designated as the local assurer, in fulfilling its responsibility for the provision and maintenance of lands, dikes and control works necessary for present and future storage of dredge materials removed from the Savannah Harbor and River Navigation Channel. Navigation dredging is performed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and these dredge materials are placed inside designated storage areas prepared by the local assurer.
AUTHORITY Titles 6 and 32 of the Official Code of Georgia
Annotated.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Strategies and Services

The

Department

of

Transportation's historic focus has

been on building and maintaining the

state's network of roads and bridges.

The vast majority of its funds, both

state and federal, are dedicated to this

purpose.

Indeed, Georgia is

recognized nationally as having a

superior highway system. A primary

reason for both the emphasis on roads

and their excellent condition is the

state's constitutional requirement that

all proceeds derived from state motor

vehicle fuel taxes are dedicated solely

to road and bridge projects. In F.Y.

1997, actual collections of motor fuel

taxes increased by $24.7 million, a

4.3% increase over collections for the

previous year. As a result, motor fuel

funds available to the department for

F.Y. 1998 amount to over $558

million, and when combined with an

additional $587 million in federal

highway funds, provide the

department with a substantial amount

of funding to fulfill its responsibility

as the caretaker of the state's highway

system.

HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION/ HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE
Over the past decade the state has spent well over $5 billion to construct, reconstruct and widen more than 8,203 lane-miles of road. In F.Y. 1998 alone, approximately $700 million worth of construction contracts is budgeted for 3,200 miles of state roads at an average expenditure of $218,718 per mile of road improvement. In addition, 100 bridges are expected to be let to contract in F.Y. 1998 at a cost of $98 million.
Improved highway facilities are necessary to satisfy the transportation needs of a growing population and to encourage continued economic growth. One of the department's key economic development related programs is the Governor's Road Improvement Program (GRIP). This ambitious program is intended to add four-lane highways to every section of the state and would place 98

percent of the state within 20 miles of a four-lane road. As envisioned, this developmental highway system would add 2,697 miles of four-lane highways throughout the state.
During Governor Miller's administration, the state has appropriated over $860 million for GRIP, an annual average of approximately $125 million primarily through the use of 20-year general obligation bonds. A total of $25 million in motor fuel funds and $125 million in bonds was appropriated to support GRIP projects in the F.Y. 1997 general budget and F.Y. 1997 Amended Budget respectively. The Governor is recommending $135 million in bonds for F.Y. 1999 to continue funding for GRIP initiatives. As of November 1997, 1,360 milesor 55% of all corridors - of road have been completed or are under construction through GRIP.
In addition to substantial funding for GRIP, the Governor is recommending $15.7 million in motor fuel funding in the F.Y. 1998 Amended Budget for the four-Ianing and multi-Ianing program, which will push funding for this program to the $37.7 million level. The four-Ianing and multi-Ianing program is designed to address the need for passing lanes on the state road system throughout Georgia. A total of $15 million in bonds and $7 million in cash was authorized in the F.Y. 1998 appropriation for this program.
The Governor is recommending $7.7 million in the F.Y. 1999 budget to be used on projects of greatest need. The greatest need program is particularly important for industry location and special economic development needs throughout the state. In addition to economic development related initiatives, the greatest need program can also undertake other projects that address congestion and safety concerns as identified by the department or other state and local entities. The $7.7 million recommendation in conjunction with federal funds will

provide $35 million for this program, which gives the department maximum flexibility in addressing a wide variety of road needs. A total of $17 million in state motor fuel funds was authorized in the F.Y. 1998 appropriation for this program.
The department also aids local governments in the construction of local roads off the state system through the county contracts program. This program provides funding that enables local governments to enhance their road systems. The county contracts program is recommended at a funding level of $28,500,000 in F.Y. 1999 and will assist in the construction of approximately 1,900 miles of road.
The department's assistance to local governments also includes resurfacing off-system roads and replacing and/or rehabilitating deficient local bridges. The Local Assistance Road Program (LARP), funded in the annual amount of $38.6 million for the past several fiscal years, is a key factor in local governments' ability to make improvements to their roads and bridges.
Maintaining Georgia's highways is a critical responsibility of the department. The department not only maintains the roads and bridges on the state's 17,898 mile highway system, but also helps local governments improve city and county roads off the state system. The department endeavors to resurface or reseal approximately 10 percent, or 1,790 miles of the state highway system annually, at a budgeted cost of $65,000 per mile for F.Y. 1998 and an annual cost totaling $116.4 million. In addition, the department conducts routine maintenance of the system, including its roadway surfaces, shoulders, drainage systems, , bridges, traffic services, roadside parks and rest areas at an average cost of $28,000 per mile.

586

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION -- Strategies and Services

AIR TRANSPORTATION

The state airport system is

tlefmed in tenns of its capacity and

capability to serve the needs of the

general aviation industry. The

degree of success of Georgia's public

airports is a direct function of the

capability of the airports to meet

existing and future aviation mobility

needs. If the needs are well-served,

regional and local economies will

have a broader window of opportunity

to be strengthen and revitalized. By

virtue of the benefits from activities

associated with the use of aviation

and aviation related services, more

areas of Georgia will have a

competitive advantage in attracting

industry and stimulating long-tenn

economic

development

in

communities that might not otherwise

have had opportunities for growth and

development.

The department's Airport Aid

Program provides state funding

assistance for capital improvements

and for the maintenance of

operational and safety requirements at

Georgia's 103 publicly owned

airports. Projects include construction

of new or extended runways,

taxiways, aircraft parking aprons, and

new lighting systems. The program

also addresses critical airport needs

such as pavement maintenance,

obstruction removal, and visual and

electronic navigational approach aids.

State general funds are used to match

federal and local funding for projects

which enhance local economic

development and improve the state

transportation infrastructure.

The Governor is recommending

$35 million in state general funds in

the F.Y. 1998 Amended Budget for

the Airport Aid Program to expand

27 regional general aviation airports

to the top rating level needed by

corporate jets. The general aviation

airports slated for expansion and/or

upgrade to regional status will be

supported through the allocation of

$35 million in the fonn of grants.

Approximately $26 million of the

total allocation will be used for

capital improvements to upgrade 20

general aviation airports to the top

rating level (Level III). These upgrades, which are designed to accommodate fleets for business purposes and have a regional impact, entail projects that extend runways to a minimum of 5,500 feet to meet capacity requirement for most corporate and sophisticated jets; install navigational aids for precision approaches; construct larger tenninals; and increase services to include fuel, maintenance, and rental cars.
The remaining $9 million in state supported grants is to be utilized for maintenance and operational improvements at existing Level III regional airports. This $35 million investment will place almost all of Georgia within a 45 minute drive of a Level III general aviation airport.
The Governor is also recommending $2.24 million in the F.Y. 1999 budget to address critical airport navigational and maintenance needs at the remaining public airports not slated for upgrades or expansion. This commitment of state fund support for publicly owned airports will place Georgia second among southeastern states behind only Florida in state funding assistance for airports.
GEORGIA RAIL PASSENGER AUTHORITY
Although the law creating the Georgia Rail Passenger Authority has existed in the Georgia Code since 1985, the authority was initially appointed during the Miller administration. The authority was created for the purpose of construction, fmancing, operation and development of rail passenger service and other public transportation projects in Georgia. The Governor recommended and the Legislature approved an increase in the authority's budget of $145,000 in F.Y. 1997 to begin implementation of a commuter rail plan to link downtown Atlanta with outlying areas through the use of existing freight rail lines.
Commuter rail and inter-city passenger rail offer a long tenn
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strategy for addressing metro Atlanta's air quality problems and traffic congestion. Commuter rail can have a significant impact on air quality and traffic problems, keeping metro Atlanta an attractive place for business locations and ensuring its continued strength as a business center into the next millenium. Intercity rail can extend Atlanta's success as a business center to other cities in Georgia and can help Atlanta handle some of its growth pressure. Atlanta can provide Macon, Athens and other Georgia cities national and international business opportunities if good rail connections are established to downtown Atlanta and Hartsfield Airport.
To this end, the Governor is recommending that $4.55 million be appropriated in the F.Y. 1998 Amended Budget to continue implementation of the commuter rail and inter-city rail plan that provides commuter rail services between Atlanta and Athens, with service to Atlanta's northeast suburbs and intercity rail service from Atlanta to Macon, with connections to Hartsfield Airport. A total of $4 million in bonds was appropriated in the 1997 Amended Budget to the department to work with the Passenger Authority in securing the preliminary design for the Macon rail line. State funds will be utilized to provide environmental impact analyses and design and engineering of both Macon and Athens rail lines and will leverage over $5 million in federal funds based on federal/state matching ratio requirements. An additional $80,000 is recommended by the Governor for F.Y. 1999 to initiate a statewide community awareness campaign for the rail plan project.
HARBOR MAINTENANCE Providing a safe passage for
international shipping lines using Georgia's ports is an ever-increasing effort by the department. The world's shipping lines continue to increase the size of their ships, requiring ports to provide increasingly deeper channels to accommodate the larger vessels.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION -- Strategies and Services

The u.s. Army Corps of Engineers
removes dredged material from the Savannah River channel which is deposited in diked areas. This is an ongoing process that requires the department to take care of dike construction and harbor maintenance.

Understanding the importance of Georgia ports to the state's economy, Governor Miller, during his Administration, has committed over $24 million in state funds for dike construction and spoilage area expansion. Additionally, Governor

Miller has included in his F.Y. 1999 budget recommendations $11.7 million in general obligation bonds for construction to raise the front harbor dikes and related maintenance and repair work of the disposal areas.

Counties with Airport Expansion Sumter
Habersham Coffee Laurens Troup Floyd Barrow Decatur Early Carroll Newton
Whitfield Dodge Hall Wayne
Jefferson Baldwin Coweta Bulloch Upson Thomas McDuffie
Tift Toombs
Ware Gordon Union

Geographic Locations

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

PUBLIC ROAD NETWORK

PURPOSE: To provide roadway users a public road infrastructure that is consistent with the state's overall agenda to enhance opportunities for economic growth and quality of life. Fundamental to this agenda is the need to provide a state highway system that is safe, efficient and environmentally sensitive in moving people, goods and services; connects to local, regional, national, and international markets; promotes sustainable economic development; links other transportation modes for public mobility in and through regions of the state; and assists local governments in improving and maintaining the local road system.

GOALS

F.Y. 1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide a public road network throughout the state that is operationally efficient and environmentally conscious in accommodating the movement of people and goods from origination to destination.

Ensure that 90% of state highways, roads, and bridges are maintained in the "Good" category in accordance with DOT rideability standards for utilization by motorists and the trucking industry (not exceeding a rating of 1800 mm/km).

Increase the percentage of met needs versus identified needs for LARP (Local Assistance Road Program) from 42% to 54%.

Create or rehabilitate 10% more wetlands each year than those needed for construction projects.

Increase compliance from 85% to 90% with weight regulation as a percentage of the number of trucks weighed.

Provide a safe public road network throughout the state through sound engineering, construction, and strategies designed to maintain and improve roadway safety for the traveling public.

Continue to operate the safest public road network in the southeast as reflected in annual fatality and accidents rates for states as reported by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

Reduce the number of accidents in high hazard areas by 5%.

Improve the efficiency of the highway system through innovative traffic management technologies.

Reduce incident detection and response time from 12 minutes to 10 minutes to improve the efficiency of metro freeways.

Support and promote sustainable economic development throughout Georgia.

Develop a methodology by year 2000 for measuring the economic impact, via cost-benefit analysis or other appropriate models, of the Governor's Road Improvement Program corridors that have connectivity to interstates or other major four-lane highways. Once the methodology is developed, the economic impact of the GRIP corridors will be measured every 5 years.

Increase the multi-lane roadway mileage on GRIP open or under construction as compared to the previous year.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION--Results-Based Budgeting

NON-HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS

PURPOSE: To provide a balanced transportation system, through investments in public transit, aviation, rail, harbor and waterway projects, and other public modes of transportation such as bicycle and pedestrian access facilities that offer citizens and businesses opportunities for improved quality of life and economic development prospects.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Expand the availability of public transportation services at the local and regional levels of the state to meet the needs of transit users.

Increase public access to public transportation services by 0.5% over the average ofthe 5 previous years as reflected by transit system service hours and miles of operations, and passenger trips as reported by public transit operators.

Improve the safety, reliability, and utility of the statewide air transportation system.

Reduce by 5% the number of public use airports not in compliance with state licensing standards.

Increase by 5% over the previous year the number of airports having pavement conditions rated fair or better in comparison to established standards.

Ensure the capability of public airports to meet existing and future aviation mobility needs by providing fmancial and technical support to publicly owned airports.

Increase by 2% over the previous year the number of airports with increased runway lengths to accommodate larger and more sophisticated aircraft.

Ensure waterborne shipping access to Georgia ports by providing adequate dredge material containment areas.

Have no delays in federal dredging schedules attributed to disposal area deficiencies.

Provide and maintain a safe and adequate railroad system that is effectively linked to the regional and national system.

Increase from 30% to 32% light density rail miles maintained at or above Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Class II Track Standards.

Minimize the adverse economic impacts of changes in rail service by acquiring and preserving rail corridors of strategic economic importance to local communities.

Increase by 24% the miles of rail line of strategic importance preserved.

Provide safe and efficient flight services to state employees and public officials through utilization of the state owned aircraft fleet.

Provide 100% percent of flights without fatalities or serious injury.

Meet the air transportation needs of the Department of Industry, Trade, and Tourism in promoting economic development in the state.

Provide 90% percent of flights requested by the Department of Industry, Trade, and Tourism.

Meet the air transportation needs of state officials and state employees.

Provide 80% of flights requested by state officials, and 75% of flights requested by state employees.

Provide a statewide network of bicycle facilities and improved pedestrian access to provide the public with a broader range of opportunities to travel and a more balanced transportation system.

Initial number of construction projects started for bike routes according to the statewide bicycle plan in order to establish baseline data on a time frame for construction (new program in development).

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Attached Agencies
Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

GEORGIA RAIL PASSENGER AUTHORITY

RAIL PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION

PURPOSE: Analyze, develop, design, construct and operate a system of public transportation focusing on rail transportation to provide a more balanced transportation system.

GOALS

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS

Provide commuter and intercity passenger rail service between the cities of Athens and Macon, with service connection through the Atlanta central business district.

Have agreements of understanding executed with class I railroad companies, AMTRAK and other impacted public/private entities that spell out the tasks to be implemented regarding engineering and design of railroad trackage, signal and probable environmental issues for the corridors from Atlanta to Athens and from Atlanta to Macon.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Results-Based Budgeting

Program Fund Allocations

AGENCY PROGRAMS 1. Public Road Network 2. Non-Highway Transportation Systems

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

1,147,769,219 17,707,848

535,000,000 7,257,217

1,206,658,337 15,629,338

565,000,000 7,263,018

TOTAL ATTACHED AGENCY PROGRAM
1. Rail Passenger Transportation TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

1,165,477,067

542,257,217

1,222,287,675

572,263,018

250,000 1,165,727,067

250,000 542,507,217

341,250 1,222,628,925

341,250 572,604,268

592

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICE
Total Budgeted Positions as of October 1, 1997 -- 129

Veterans Service Board

Commissioner

1-------1 Information Division 2

2

Assistant Commissioner,

Assistant Commissioner,

Field Service

1-------1 Assistant Commissioner 1-------1 Claims

3

5

2

Areal
I-
32

Administrative Division
8

Education and Training Division
7

Claims Division
-
13

Area 2
-
23

Area 3
-
32

I
Georgia State Veterans Home
Milledgeville

I
Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home Augusta

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICE
Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget Classes/Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Operating Exp/Pymts to Central State Hosp. Operating Exp/Pymts to GA Medical College Reg Operating Exp. Projects & Insurance
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

F.Y.1996 Expenditures
4,861,268 284,023 89,789 17,715 152,151 235,353 25,608 19,287 63,437
18,072,234
7,279,376
498,056 31,598,297

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
5,045,399 183,070 91,816

F.Y.1998 Current Budget
5,156,689 180,263 92,245

164,236 238,318 14,027,248
15,941 62,783

201,495 248,700 14,158,810
20,400 67,500

7,580,043
418,833 27,827,687

7,420,422
498,100 28,044,624

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection

Level

Enhancements

Totals

5,142,002 199,963 96,604

5,142,002 199,963 96,604

213,872 250,801 14,534,840 25,650 66,850

213,872 250,801 14,534,840 25,650 66,850

7,413,889
26,000 27,970,471

879,500 879,500

7,413,889
905,500 28,849,971

6,943,515 6,943,515 24,654,782
128 1

8,241,639 8,241,639 19,586,048
129 1

8,249,336 8,249,336 19,795,288
129 1

8,256,815 8,256,815 19,713,656
129 1

879,500

8,256,815 8,256,815 20,593,156
129 1

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICE
Financial Summary

F.Y.1999 Governor's Recommendations

, Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Operating ExplPymts to Central State Hosp. Operating ExplPymts to GA Medical College Reg Operating Exp. Projects & Insurance
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Federal Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

Adjusted Base 5,207,004 180,263 92,245
201,495 248,700 14,158,810
20,400 67,500
7,420,422
498,100 28,094,939
8,249,336 8,249,336 19,845,603
129 1

Redirection Level

Funds

To Redirect

Additions

(186,268) (19,548)

92,345 39,248
4,359

(63,679) (3,700)

26,944 2,101
176,900 5,250 3,050

(256,533) (472,100) (1,001,828)
(9,548) (9,548) (992,280)

250,000
600,197
17,027 17,027 583,170

Redirection Totals
5,1l3,081 199,963 96,604
164,760 250,801 14,335,710
25,650 66,850

Enhancements

7,413,889 26,000
27,693,308
8,256,815 8,256,815 19,436,493
129 1

369,500 369,500
369,500

Totals 5,113,081
199,963 96,604
164,760 250,801 14,335,710
25,650 66,850
7,413,889
395,500 28,062,808
8,256,815 8,256,815 19,805,993
129 1

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICE
F.Y. 1999 Budget Summary

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

ADJUSTMENTS TO CURRENT BUDGET

F.Y. 1998 STATE APPROPRIATIONS 1. Annualize the cost of the Fiscal Year 1998 pay increase.
ADJUSTED BASE
REDIRECTION FUNDS

19,795,288 50,315
19,845,603

FUNDS TO REDIRECT 1. Reduce regular operating expenses for projects and insurance to reflect projected expenditures. 2. Redirect funds for personal services at Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home in Augusta. 3 Reduce personnel services and equipment to reflect projected expenditures.

(472,100) (256,533)
(263,647)

Total Funds to Redirect
ADDITIONS 1. Provide state funds to cover the cost of patient care when federal reimbursement is not applicable (e.g., patient bed hold days provided while a resident is hospitalized). 2. Provide funding for operating expenses at Georgia War Veterans Home in Augusta. 3. Increase personal services to cover retirement costs for old ERS system field office personnel. 4. Increase regular operating expenses to cover projected expenditures. 5. Increase equipment purchases needed at the nursing homes in Augusta and Milledgeville. 6. Increase telecommunications, computer charges, and real estate rentals to cover projected expenses.

(992,280)
170,000
250,000 90,577 35,748 26,944 9,901

Total Additions
TOTAL REDIRECTION LEVEL
ENHANCEMENT FUNDS
ENHANCEMENTS 1. Fund repairs related to fire and safety code violations at the Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville.
TOTAL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS
CAPITAL OUTLAY 1. Fund institutional repairs and maintenance at the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home in Milledgeville (recommend $640,000 in F.Y. 1999 bonds).

583,170 19,436,493
369,500 369,500 See G.O. Bonds

TOTAL STATE FUNDS 596

19,805,993

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICE
Functional Budget Summary

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS

F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

TOTAL

STATE

, 1. Veterans Assistance

20,573,202

14,862,258

20,598,919

14,874,496

2. Veterans Nursing Home - Augusta

7,471,422

4,933,030

7,463,889

4,931,497

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

28,044,624

19,795,288

28,062,808

19,805,993

RECOMMENDED APPROPRIATION: The Department of Veterans Service is the budget unit for which the following State Fund Appropriation is recommended for F.Y. 1999: $19,805,993.

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICE
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Veterans Service serves more than 670,000 Georgia veterans, their dependents, and beneficiaries in all matters pertaining to veterans' affairs. Since all veterans' benefits must be applied for, the major activities of the department generally consist of informing veterans and their families about all available state and federal benefits and directly assisting and advising them in obtaining those benefits to which they are entitled.
VETERANS EDUCATION ASSISTANCE As the state approving agency for the federally sponsored
Veterans Education Assistance Program, the department is responsible for approving and supervising all institutions (including public and private schools and establishments offering on-the-job training and apprenticeship programs) in Georgia which participate in this program. In addition to approving these institutions, the Department of Veterans Service also inspects them regularly to ensure that all criteria for continued approval are met. In F.Y. 1997, the department conducted 1,295 inspections of veteran educational and training programs; inspections for F.Y. 1998 are projected to reach 1,350. This function is 100 percent federally funded and employs seven staff.
INSTITUTIONS FOR VETERANS The Department of Veterans Service operates two
institutions that offer health care services to eligible veterans. Located next to the Central State Hospital in Milledgeville, the 540-bed Georgia State Veterans Home complex is situated on approximately 17 acres of land. The complex is comprised of three skilled nursing units and one domiciliary unit (i.e. building limited to simple lodging). The facility is staffed and operated through a contract with a private vendor.
A second facility is maintained in Augusta. The Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home is staffed by 209 employees and operated through a contract with the Medical College of Georgia and the University System of Georgia. At this 192bed facility, physicians and medical students provide a complex range of services and nursing care to sick and disabled veterans.
GOVERNING AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Department of Veterans Service is governed by the
seven-member Veterans Service Board appointed by the Governor, with confirmation by the Senate. The day-to-day operation of the department is the responsibility of the Commissioner who is appointed by the Board for a four-year term. The Department is required by law to:

laws and local ordinances.
Assist all veterans and their dependents and beneficiaries in the preparation and processing of claims with the appropriate federal agencies.
Report to the appropriate federal or state agency any instances of incompetence, dishonesty or neglect of duty by any employee or agency dealing with veterans' affairs.
Maintain complete copies of all records on veterans filing claims for benefits through the department.
Advise the Board, the Governor, and the General Assembly as to needed veterans legislation.
AUTHORITY Title 38-4, Official Code of Georgia Annotated; Chapter 36, Title 38, United States Code.

Veterans Nursing Home and Domiciliary

250,000

Total Patient Days

200,000

150,000

100,000

50,000
o
1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 Fiscal Year
o Veterans Home - Augusta
fill Veterans Domiciliary - Milledgeville
I I Veterans Home - Milledgeville

Generally promote and protect the rights of Georgia veterans under all state and federal laws.
Furnish information to all veterans of all wars as to their rights and benefits under federal and state
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICE
Strategies and Services

The Department of Veterans Service regularly prepares and distributes news releases, radio programs, and technical bulletins on yeterans' benefits, changes in laws, and proper procedures for filing claims. Also the Commissioner, other department staff and field office managers make personal appearances before veterans' organizations throughout the state to explain veteran rights and benefits and the assistance available from the department.
VETERANS ASSISTANCE In addition to the central office in
Atlanta, the department maintains a claims processing staff at the regional office of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Atlanta and 48 field offices or satellite branches across the state. At these locations, agency personnel assist and advise veterans and their families in several ways. Assistance is given in initiating, filing and processing of claims. When necessary, the department will represent veterans before claims or appellate boards. Veterans are also assisted in securing social security and related benefits.

Additionally, assistance is provided in securing burial benefits, in arranging for the burial of eligible veterans in national cemeteries and. in securing flags and grave markers. In F.Y. 1997, the department processed 597,365 requests for assistance; it is projected that this number will increase to 600,000 in F.Y. 1998.
GEORGIA WAR VETERANS HOME - MILLEDGEVILLE
In F.Y. 1997, the Department of Veterans Service privatized the operation of the Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville. During the first year of privatization, nearly $7,000,000 were saved in operating costs while continuing to provide high quality standards of care for Georgia veterans. In F.Y. 1998, the facility will provide an estimated 161,000 days of patient care. As the veteran population has aged the acuity level (or level of care) of the skilled nursing patients has also increased significantly. In 1989, approximately 40 percent of the skilled patients at this facility required total care. Today, approximately 80 percent require this intensive level of care.
In addition to the skilled nursing

component, the Pete Wheeler Domiciliary provides living accommodations and minimal medical care to veterans who are able to maintain some level of independence in carrying out their daily living. A patient exercise program has been implemented throughout the home to increase physical activity with an anticipated reduction in patient falls and injuries.
GEORGIA VETERANS NURSING HOME - AUGUSTA
In F.Y. 1998, this facility will provide an estimated 63,875 days of patient care to veterans in need of continuous nursing care and rehabilitation. In addition, the facility provides educational experience to students of the various schools comprising the Medical College of Georgia. Through this association, the nursing home is allowed access to technology and expertise not readily available to other skilled nursing facilities. These resources have enabled the home to become a leader in long-term care training and research.

Veterans Request for Assistance

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICE
Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

VETERANS ASSISTANCE
PURPOSE: Assist Georgia veterans to obtain all benefits to which they are legally entitled in recognition of their military service.

GOALS Provide information and assistance to eligible veterans and their dependents so that they can obtain state and federal benefits. Assist veterans and their dependents in processing benefit claims and appeals. Ensure that veterans' benefits and claims are processed promptly by expanding the use of automation to access U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs files.
Ensure that veterans and their families who deal with Veterans' Services are satisfied with the services received.

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS
The percentage of eligible veterans that received information on and/or access to benefits will increase 10% over F.Y. 1998.
The percentage of benefit claims filed on behalf of veterans that are approved will increase 25% over F.Y. 1998.
The number of claims processed by automated field offices will be 25% higher than compared to non-automated field offices in F.Y.1999.
The length of time in which claims are processed by automated field offices will be 25% lower than compared to nonautomated field offices in F.Y. 1999.
In a survey of 500 randomly selected veterans, their families or representatives, who received assistance in F.Y.1999, at least 80% of respondents will rate their satisfaction as good or excellent.

VETERANS NURSING HOME AND DOMICILIARY
PURPOSE: Provide daily skilled nursing and domiciliary care to eligible Georgia veterans at the Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville and the Georgia Veterans Nursing Home in Augusta.

GOALS
Ensure that veterans at the Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville and the Georgia Veterans Nursing Home in Augusta receive quality, cost-effective care.

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS
Each facility will successfully pass annual U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs and state licensure inspections.
F.Y.1999 per day patient costs will be equal to or less than the southeast regional average for similar services.
In a survey of 70 randomly selected veterans (or their families) that received care at the Georgia War Veterans Home or the Georgia Veterans Nursing Home in F.Y.1999, at least 80% will rate their satisfaction levels good or excellent.

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICE
Results-Based Budgeting

Program Fund Allocations

AGENCY PROGRAMS 1. Veterans Assistance 2. Veterans Nursing Home and Domiciliary

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

TOTAL

STATE

5,810,792

5,488,028

5,943,709

5,330,266

22,233,832

14,307,260

22,119,099

14,475,727

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

28,044,624

19,795,288

28,062,808

19,805,993

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STATE BOARD OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Total Budgeted Positions as of October 1, 1997 -- 162
Board of Directors 8
Executive Director's Office
3

I
Administrative
Services Division 16

Appeals and Settlements Division
14

Claims Processing Division
27

I
Fraud/Compliance
Division 14

I Insurance Consultant
1

Legal Division

I

Licensure and Quality

Managed Care and

Assurance Division

Catastrophic Disability

62

9

Division

8

603

STATE BOARD OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget Classes/Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Payments to State Treasury
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Other Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

F.Y.1996 Expenditures
8,207,764 480,860 111,345 20,492 34,704
1,077,810 151,384 308,132 166,347 101,413
10,660,251

F.Y.1997 Expenditures
8,548,802 521,014 127,593

F.Y.1998 Current Budget
8,826,969 407,287 111,345

24,904 1,081,615
103,814 354,312 182,041

5,160 1,079,835
195,040 315,919 166,902

10,944,095

11,108,457

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Redirection Level

Enhancements

Totals

8,885,368 440,737 127,000

150,000 4,850

9,035,368 445,587 127,000

5,820 1,079,835
175,669 297,057 184,121

54,360 88,386
106,294

60,180 1,168,221
175,669 403,351 184,121

11,195,607

403,890

11,599,497

259,939 259,939 10,400,312
159 1

472,847 472,847 10,471,248
163 1

190,000 190,000 10,918,457
162 1

190,000 190,000 11,005,607
162 1

403,890

190,000 190,000 11,409,497
162 1

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STATE BOARD OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Financial Summary

F.Y. 1999 Governor's Recommendations

, Budget ClasseslFund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem, Fees & Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications
Total Funds
Less Federal & Other Funds: Other Funds
Total Federal & Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

Adjusted Base
8,914,119 407,287 111,345
5,160 1,079,835
195,040 315,919 166,902 11,195,607
190,000 190,000 11,005,607
162 1

Redirection Level

Funds To Redirect

Additions

(512,373)

483,622 33,450 15,655

660

(19,371) (18,862)
(550,606)

17,219 550,606

(550,606) (10)

550,606 10

Redirection Totals
8,885,368 440,737 127,000
5,820 1,079,835
175,669 297,057 184,121
11,195,607

Enhancements
88,000 54,360 142,360

190,000 190,000 11,005,607
162 1

142,360

Totals
8,885,368 440,737 127,000
5,820 1,167,835
230,029 297,057 184,121 11,337,967
190,000 190,000 11,147,967
162 1

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STATE BOARD OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION
F.Y. 1999 Budget Summary

ADJUSTMENTS TO CURRENT BUDGET
F.Y. 1998 STATE APPROPRIATIONS 1. Annualize the cost of the F.Y. 1998 pay increase.

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS
10,918,457 87,150

ADJUSTED BASE
REDIRECTION FUNDS
FUNDS TO REDIRECT 1. Reorganize 10 positions and supporting cost. Positions include 1 administrative assistant, 1 operations manager, 2 secretaries, and 6 claims examiners. 2. Reduce per diem, fees and contracts, and computer funding to reflect lower than expected costs.

11,005,607
(512,373) (38,233)

Total Funds to Redirect
ADDITIONS 1. Transfer 6 claims examiners from the Legal Division to the Appellate Division. 2. Add 2 positions to the Clerk's Office and transfer a secretary to the Appellate Division. 3. Add an additional workers' compensation investigator to the Fraud and Compliance Division. 4. Cover funding deficits in supplies, printing, travel, and telecommunications for the entire agency.
Total Additions
TOTAL REDIRECTION LEVEL
ENHANCEMENT FUNDS
ENHANCEMENTS 1. Fund an increase in real estate rental cost for the central office. 2. Fund the purchase of 2 copiers to replace older and slower machines.
TOTAL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

(550,606)
280,391 155,705 63,181 51,329 550,606 11,005,607
88,000 54,360 142,360

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

11,147,967

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STATE BOARD OR WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Functional Budget Summary

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS F.Y.1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

TOTAL

STATE

'1. AppellatelReview Services

1,746,828

1,716,950

2,362,723

2,323,129

2. Workers' Compensation Claims Processing

1,133,767

1,114,375

1,148,084

1,128,845

3. Legal and Adjudication Services

6,176,487

6,070,844

5,709,922

5,614,236

4. Licensure and Quality Assurance Service

508,773

500,071

483,326

475,226

5. Managed Care and Catastrophic Disability

563,552

553,913

575,313

565,672

6. Fraud Control and Compliance Requirements

979,049

962,303

1,058,598

1,040,859

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

11,108,456

10,918,457

11,337,967

11,147,967

RECOMMENDED APPROPRIATION: The State Board of Workers' Compensation is the budget unit for which the following State Fund Appropriation is recommended for F.Y. 1999: $11,147,967.

607

STATE BOARD OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Roles and Responsibilities

LEGISLATIVE MANDATES The State Board of Workers' Compensation is
responsible for ensuring that workers injured on the job receive adequate cost-effective medical treatment and return to the job as quickly as possible. All employers, with three or more full-time or part-time employees, are required to obtain workers' compensation coverage through either private insurers or programs of self-insurance for injuries arising out of and in the course of employment. The only employees exempt are: federal government employees, railroad employees, farmers, farm hands, domestic servants, business partners, some corporate executives and independent contractors.
The Board administers the law to assure that injured workers are receiving the services and benefits to which they are entitled by the law in a timely and appropriate manner. The benefits provided include medical payments, a portion of wage replacement, catastrophic rehabilitation and others. Rights granted an employee under the law preclude any other legal remedies under an employer by an employee due to a work-related injury.
The Board regulates specific benefits to injured employees without regard for negligence or fault and guarantees protection for the employers through the exclusive remedy protection. However, claims are not paid if the cause of the injury is the result of the use of alcohol or a controlled substance. The injured employee can be tested within three hours, or eight hours from the time of the injury for alcohol or controlled substances, respectively.
BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES The responsibilities of the Board are classified as quasi-
judicial, administrative and regulatory. The quasi-judicial responsibilities include hearing cases on appeal and approving settlements. The chairperson of the three-member Board is

the chief appellate administrative law judge. The administrative and regulatory responsibilities range from developing policy, promulgating regulations and developing and submitting the agency's budget request.
Some specific responsibilities of the Board include: Promulgating and adopting policies and rules. Approving applications of insurance companies to write workers' compensation policies in Georgia and applications of employers to act as selfinsurers. Ensuring that employers maintain required insurance coverage. Reviewing and monitoring claims and settlements to ensure compliance with the law. Resolving disputes between claimants and employers. Publishing and distributing information about rights, benefits, and obligations under the workers' compensation law to employers and employees. Approving fees of physicians and charges of hospitals and other providers of services paid by workers' compensation insurers and self-insurers.
To monitor the administration of the Workers' Compensation Law and fulfill these responsibilities, the chief executive authority for the Board rests with its chairperson, with administrative functions entrusted to an executive director appointed by the Board. The three member Board is appointed by the Governor for four-year terms.
AUTHORITY 34-9, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

200000

Number of Claims Reviewed

183,311

190,000

190,000

150000

100000

50000
o
1994

1995

1996 Fiscal Years
608

1997

1998

STATE BOARD OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Strategies and Services

Currently, the State Board of Workers' Compensation provides services for approximately 186,000 employers and 3.4 million workers. Annually, approximately 180,000 lost-time claims are filed as well as 50,000 medical only claims. Eight percent or less of these cases are litigated.
Those claims requiring an evidentiary hearing are heard by an administrative law judge in a courtlike proceeding. Hearings are held in the county where the injury occurred, in an adjoining county, or in a county within 50 miles of where the injury occurred. The award is generally issued in the claim 30 to 60 days following the hearing. In addition to the state office in Atlanta, the board has eight field offices that house the Administrative Law Judges and legal secretaries who handle disputes in their designated areas. These field offices are located in Albany, Augusta, Columbus, Dalton, Gainesville, Macon, Rome, and Savannah.
If either party is dissatisfied with the decision of the judge, the party may appeal to the three-member board. During calendar year 1996, 961 appellate hearings were scheduled before the full board. Further appeals may be taken through the court system.
FRAUD AND COMPLIANCE UNIT
It is estimated that as many as half of the employers in Georgia who are required to carry workers' compensation coverage do not do so. This puts legitimate employers at a competitive disadvantage, skews the premium for the pool of insured employers and leaves thousands of workers without required coverage. In response, the Board established the Fraud and Compliance Division to respond to complaints regarding uninsured employers and fraudulent claims. The Division's primary goal has been to identify non-compliant employers and apply penalties as

provided in statute. Furthermore, local district attorneys are also brought in to assist in the prosecution of the misdemeanor and felony offenses discovered.
The Division also educates and assists businesses, medical providers and others who are involved in workers' compensation to achieve a climate which will assure that legitimately injured workers receive benefits allowable under the Workers' Compensation Law.
As a direct result of the increased publicity surrounding fraud and non-compliance, the Division was divided into an investigations section and compliance section. While the investigators are located in the Atlanta office, the compliance officers are assigned strategically across the state to assure maximum effectiveness as well as to provide technical support to the investigators.
ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION UNIT
The Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) unit is a forum used to resolve issues that do not require a formal hearing. The unit has been expanded to accommodate the dramatic increase in the number of cases submitted for mediation and other resolution issues without a hearing. Request for legal actions are being screened and diverted by the Screening and Administration unit to the ADR unit (based on legal action requested), which provides for a more cost-effective and timely resolution of disputed issues. Cases resolved in this manner will not require hearings, nor will appeals be filed. The unit handles over 500 cases per month that would otherwise be assigned to the Trial Section.
MANAGED HEALTH CARE There is a legislative
provision for board certified Workers' Compensation Managed Care Organizations to serve as an option for the delivery of medical services to injured workers. Therefore, any

health care provider or group of

medical services providers may

submit an application to the board to

become certified to provide services

to injured workers. In order to be

certified, the managed health care

plan must include: appropriate

fmancial incentives to reduce service

costs and utilization without

sacrificing the quality of service;

adequate methods of peer review and

service utilization review to prevent

inappropriate or excessive treatment;

and efforts to promote services that

will contribute to workplace health

and safety.

The National

Commission of Compensation

Insurance estimates that plans such as

these can result in up to a 12%

premium reduction.

As of November 1997, 30

organizations filed applications with

the board for certification. A total of

17 organizations have been certified.

It is anticipated that within the next

three to five years the majority of

Georgia's injured employees will

access medical treatment through

services provided by certified

managed care organizations. To

promote success within this system,

quality assurance measures have been

implemented. These measures

include compliance audits and

participant surveys to measure

satisfaction levels and assess

outcomes.

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STATE BOARD OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Results-Based Budgeting Program Summaries

WORKERS' COMPENSATION SERVICES
PURPOSE: To fairly administer workers' compensation by ensuring no-fault medical and indemnity benefits for injured employees and by protecting employers from tort liability.

GOALS
Ensure access to medical care for all workers injured on the job so that those workers can return to work.

F.Y.1999 DESIRED RESULTS
Eighty-five percent of workers injured at work will return to work within a year oftheir injuries.
The number of workdays lost by each employee with a workrelated injury in 1996 will remain at the FY 1995 average level of 53 workdays.

Control the growth of Workers Compensation costs by developing reasonable fee schedules and specialized managed care programs.
Ensure correct and timely payment of all entitled benefits to injured workers by employers and insurers.

The per capita cost ofmedical care for injured workers will increase 20% or less over FY 1998 costs.
The percent of injured workers receiving their first weekly payment on the twenty-first day after their injury will increase from 80% to 85% in F.Y. 1999.

Ensure prompt due process to any party in a workers' compensation case by providing a judicial forum to address legal complaints with a trial level decision and by evaluating settlement agreements.
Increase communications and improve relations between private industry and all users of the workers' compensation system.

The number of cases that are settled without the need for a formal hearing will increase by 2% in F.Y. 1999.
Trial decisions for 85% of workers' compensation cases will be rendered within 60 days of the initial trial.
Increase the number of employers who attend Board sponsored workers' compensation seminars by 5% over the previous fiscal year.
Eighty percent of employer attendees will be satisfied with the Board sponsored workers' compensation seminars.

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STATE BOARD OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Results-Based Budgeting

AGENCY PROGRAMS 1. Workers' Compensation Services

Program Fund Allocations

F.Y. 1998 APPROPRIATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

11,108,456

10,918,457

F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDATIONS

TOTAL

STATE

11,337,967

11,147,967

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

11,108,456

10,918,457

11,337,967

11,147,967

611

STATE OF GEORGIA GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT SINKING FUND
Financial Summary

Expenditures, Current Budget and Agency Requests

Budget ClasseslFund Sources
General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund (Issued) - State General Funds - Motor Fuel Tax Funds Total (Issued)
General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund (New) - State General Funds Total (New)
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

F.Y.1996 Expenditures
411,509,725 70,000,000
481,509,725
42,803,478 42,803,478 524,313,203

F.Y.1997

F.Y. 1998

Expenditures Current Budget

F.Y. 1999 Agency Requests

Existing

Obligations Enhancements

Totals

539,713,451 35,000,000
574,713,451

349,526,935 35,000,000
384,526,935

554,979,728 554,979,728

554,979,728 554,979,728

46,752,340 46,752,340 621,465,791

9,200,679 9,200,679 393,727,614

554,979,728

554,979,728

612

STATE OF GEORGIA GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT SINKING FUND
Financial Summary

F.Y. 1999 Governor's Recommendations

, Budget ClasseslFund Sources
General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund (Issued) - State General Funds - Motor Fuel Tax Funds Total (Issued)
General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund (New) - State General Funds Total (New)
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Existing Obligations

F.Y. 1999 Governor's Recommendations Enhancements

Totals

320,253,170 35,000,000
355,253,170

320,253,170 35,000,000
355,253,170

355,253,170

63,093,540 63,093,540 63,093,540

63,093,540 63,093,540 418,346,710

EXPLANATIONS:
Existing Obligations: The Governor recommends that the net state fund requirement of $355,253,170 for existing obligations be appropriated. This total amount for issued debt utilizes $35,000,000 from motor fuel tax receipts in lieu of state general funds to meet debt service requirements on outstanding issues sold on behalf of the Department of Transportation.
The Governor also recommends that $26,500,000 of the proceeds from the 1995B issue ($6,500,000) and 1996C issue ($20,000,000) for the Trinity-Washington Building be redirected to the following Georgia Building Authority project: $26,500,000 for renovation projects in various buildings in the Capitol Hill area.
Enhancements - The Governor recommends $63,093,540 in additional debt service payments to authorize the following General Obligations to be sold in F.Y. 1999.

613

STATE OF GEORGIA GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT SINKING FUND
General Projects

Debt Service Face Amount Purpose of Bond Proceeds

EDUCATION: $316,390,000

State Board of Education

10,178,930

114,370,000

Authorizes 20-yearbonds to provide $61,955,000 to 20 school systems forregular entitlements, $47,500,000 to 13 systems forregular advanced funding, and $4,915,000 to 2 systems for incentive advance funding

Board of Regents, University System of Georgia

12,934,815

145,335,000 Authorizes 20-year bonds of $18,195,000 to construct phase I classroom replacement at

Augusta State University; $29,075,000 for a classroom building at Georgia State University;

$28,000,000 for a science building at Annstrong Atlantic State University; $8,850,000 for a

science building at Gainesville College; $19,350,000 for an arts and science instructional

center at State University of West Georgia; $14,250,000 for Odum Library at Valdosta State

University; $8,685,000 for a learning resource center at DeKalb College; and $18,930,000 for

a health building at Fort Valley State University.

1,577,160

6,740,000

Authorizes 5-year bonds to plan and design the following projects: $515,000 for a building expansion of the School of Architecture at Southern Polytechnic State University; $600,000 for an instructional complex at Gordon College; $1,340,000 for an environmental sciences and technology building at the Georgia Institute of Technology; $765,000 for a health and natural sciences building at North Georgia College and State University; $1,710,000 for a student learning center at the University of Georgia; $880,000 for a new DeKalb/UGA Gwinnett Center; and $930,000 for a learning center at Clayton College & State University.

1,290,500

14,500,000

Authorizes 20-year bonds of $4,700,000 for a visual and commercial arts classroom and office building at Kennesaw State University; $4,100,000 for an addition to Dillard Science Hall at Middle Georgia College; $4,100,000 to renovate the Drew-Griffith science building at Savannah State University; and $1,600,000 for phase II of the ceramics and sculpture building at Georgia Southern University.

1,053,000

4,500,000 Authorizes 5-year bonds of $4,000,000 to upgrade utilities at the Medical College of Georgia hospital and $500,000 for a study on student housing, health and code compliance issues.

1,250,005
307,710 705,510
46,800

14,045,000

Authorizes 20-year bonds of $4,950,000 for a library addition and renovation at Dalton College; $3,220,000 for an addition and renovation of the Old Agricultural Engineering Building at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College; $2,600,000 to renovate Crawford Wheatley Hall at Georgia Southwestern State University; $1,675,000 to renovate the lecture hall of the Multimedia Infonnation Center at Clayton College and State University; and $1,600,000 for a plant operations building at Southern Polytechnic State University.

1,315,000 Authorizes 5-yearbonds to construct a warehouse for the Herty Foundation to enable the Foundation to conduct a crucial development project and for equipment to modernize a lab,

3,015,000 Authorizes 5-year bonds to purchase equipment for the Governor's Traditional Industries research projects.

200,000 Authorizes 5-year bonds to match other funds to plan a new food processing technology research facility at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
614

STATE OF GEORGIA GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT SINKING FUND--General Projects

Debt Service Face Amount Purpose of Bond Proceeds

Department of Technical and Adult Education

445,000

5,000,000 Authorizes 20-yearbonds to continue a multi-year repairs and renovations program at

various facilities statewide.

305,715

3,435,000 Authorizes 20-year bonds to renovate the Savannah Tech Classroom, Library and Administration buildings.

350,215

3,935,000 Authorizes 20-yearbonds to renovate the Atlanta Tech Main building, Annex, and Child Development buildings.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: $23,525,000

Department of Agriculture

89,000

1,000,000 Authorizes 20-year bonds for repairs and renovations at the Atlanta Farmers' Market.

Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

58,295

655,000 Authorizes 20-year bonds to improve pedestrian traffic flow and modify various existing

facilities including the East Gate, building walkway connectors, and grounds improvements.

Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism

91,260

390,000 Authorizes 5-year bonds of $300,000 to provide a 20% state match to add restrooms at

Kingsland and Savannah Visitor Centers and $90,000 to renovate the centers' interiors.

131,275

1,475,000 Authorizes 20-year bonds of $1,305,000 for a wastewater system at the Tallapoosa Visitor Center and $170,000 to replace the roof at the West Point Visitor Center.

Georgia Ports Authority

968,760

4,140,000

Authorizes 5-year bonds for the state's portion of a feasibility study and project design to deepen the Savannah River channel.

351,000

1,500,000 Authorizes 5-year bonds for the state's portion of funding needed to complete the feasibility study and the project design phase to deepen the Brunswick navigation channel.

Georgia World Congress Center

937,170

10,530,000 Authorizes 20-year bonds for the planning and design of Phase IV of the World Congress

Center.

341,315

3,835,000 Authorizes 20-yearbonds to provide a 50% match forroofrepairs and HVAC replacement of the original exhibit area.

NATURAL RESOURCES: $92,600,000

Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority

1,780,000

20,000,000 Authorizes 20-year bonds to provide low interest loans to local governments for water,

sewer, and wastewater treatment projects.

445,000

5,000,000 Authorizes 20-year bonds for the remediation, removal, and replacement of underground and above ground storage tanks to meet federal regulations.

615

STATE OF GEORGIA GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT SINKING FUND--General Projects

Debt Service Face Amount Purpose of Bond Proceeds

Georgia Forestry Commission

142,400

1,600,000 Authorizes 20-yearbonds to construct 8 multi-county offices.

Department of Natural Resources

1,780,000

20,000,000 Authorizes 20-yearbonds to acquire land under the River Care 2000 program, including $15

million for land purchases in the Chattahoochee River Corridor.

4,094,000

46,000,000

Authorizes 20-year bonds for the West Georgia Regional Reservoir. The Governor recommends that the bonds not be sold until all necessary permits are issued by the appropriate federal, state and local authorities for the construction and operation of the reservoir. The West Georgia Regional Reservoir and its operation shall not be in conflict with the water allocation formula of the Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa (ACT) River Basin Compact and the completion or termination of the Comprehensive Study undertaken by the Governors of Georgia, Alabama and Florida and a representative of the U.S. Department of the Army in January, 1992.

TRANSPORTATION: $146,700,000

Department of Transportation 12,015,000 135,000,000 Authorizes 20-year bonds for the Governor's Road Improvement Program.

1,041,300

11,700,000

Authorizes 20-year bonds for the following Savannah harbor navigation channel projects: $6,500,000 to raise dikes in two areas; $5,000,000 for phase I of erosion protection work at Jones/Oyster Bed Island; and $200,000 to install underdrain pipes to enhance the drying phase of the disposal areas.

HUMAN SERVICES: $34,030,000

Department of Juvenile Justice

267,000

3,000,000 Authorizes 20-year bonds for major repairs and renovations at various YDCs and RYDCs.

160,290

685,000

Authorizes 5-yearbonds for planning and design of the following projects: $335,000 for a new 75-bed RYDC in the Albany area; $230,000 for a dining facility and a detention building addition at the Augusta YDC; $60,000 for a police office and detention unit at the Lorenzo Benn YDC; and $60,000 for a detention unit expansion at the Macon YDC.

70,200

300,000 Authorizes 5-year bonds to purchase equipment for the Paulding RYDC.

97,900

1,100,000 Authorizes 20-yearbonds to complete construction of the dining facility at the Ireland YDC.

48,060

540,000 Authorizes 20-yearbonds to complete the Athens RYDC multi-purpose building.

48,060

540,000 Authorizes 20-yearbonds for a classroom addition at the Macon RYDC.

Department of Human Resources

623,000

7,000,000 Authorizes 20-year bonds for various projects including $2,280,000 for safety and regulatory

requirements; $630,000 for major construction and design; $1,055,000 for HVAC systems;.

$660,000 for electrical replacement; $2,175,000 for roof replacements; and $200,000 for wate

sewer and plumbing projects.

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STATE OF GEORGIA GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT SINKING FUND--General Projects

Debt Senjce Face Amount Pumose of Bond Proceeds

Department of Human Resources (continued)

310,050

1,325,000 Authorizes 5-yearbonds to renovate the ftrst floor of Roosevelt Hall to expand the

therapy area at WarmSprings.

1,584,200

17,800,000 Authorizes 20-yearbonds to construct a maximum security forensics building at Central State Hospital.

97,900

1,100,000 Authorizes 20-yearbonds to replace the garage and maintenance buildings at the Savannah Regional Hospital.

Department of Veterans Sen'ices

149,760

640,000 Authorizes 5-year bonds for renovations to the Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville.

PUBLIC SAFETY: $16,010,000

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

115,255

1,295,000 Authorizes 20-year bonds to construct a morgue facility adjacent to the Atlanta Laboratory.

Department of Corrections

1,458,990

6,235,000 Authorizes 5-yearbonds for security-related modiftcations at various prisons.

461,020

5,180,000 Authorizes 20-year bonds for rooftng projects at various facilities statewide.

293,700

3,300,000 Authorizes 20-year bonds for minor construction and repair projects at various prisons.

GENERAL GOVERNMENT: $29,180,000

Georgia Building Authority

1,173,020

13,180,000 Authorizes 20-yearbonds to complete the restoration of the State Capitol Building.

890,000

10,000,000 Authorizes 20-year bonds to continue the renovation of the #2 Peachtree Building.

534,000

6,000,000 Authorizes 20-year bonds for Americans with Disabilities Act modiftcations.

Debt Service 7,250,490 55,843,050

Face Amount 30,985,000
627,450,000

Total 5-year bonds recommended Total 20-year bonds recommended

63,093,540 658,435,000 Total new bond projects recommended

RECOlv1MENDED APPROPRIATION: The State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund is the budget unit for which the following State Fund Appropriation for F.Y. 1999 is recommended: $418,346,710.

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Capital Outlay

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SUMMARY OF F.Y. 1999 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS RECOMMENDED BY THE GOVERNOR

Department of Agriculture Georgia Building Authority Department of Community Affairs
Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority Department of Corrections Department of Defense State Board of Education State Forestry Commission Georgia Bureau of Investigation Department of Human Resources Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism
Visitor Information Centers Georgia Ports Authority Georgia World Congress Center Department of Juvenile Justice Department of Natural Resources Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority Department of Public Safety Regents, University System of Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education Department of Transportation Department of Veterans Service
Total

CASH
250,000
300,000 438,734 241,752
6,778,060 180,000
255,452,628 263,641,174

BONDS
1,000,000 29,180,000
25,000,000 14,715,000
114,370,000 1,600,000 1,295,000
27,225,000
1,865,000 5,640,000 14,365,000 6,165,000 66,000,000
655,000
189,650,000 12,370,000
146,700,000 640,000
658,435,000

LOTTERY
0

F.Y. 1999 Recommended Bonds
Economic Development 3.6% General Government 4.4%

Education '. 48.1%

Natural Resources 14.1%
Transportation 22.3%

621

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
F.Y. 1999 Capital Outlay Projects

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

LABORATORIES

RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS -- Recommend $100,000 to install a walk-in cooler and loading dock at the Diagnostic and
Investigational Laboratory in Tifton.

100,000

MAJOR FARMERS' MARKETS
NEW CONSTRUCTION -- Construct a new wholesale warehouse building at the Atlanta Farmers' Market to
accommodate space needs for fruit and vegetable storage (requested $2,000,000).
RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS -- Recommend $1,000,000 to conduct renovations at the Atlanta Farmers' Market
(requested $2,000,000).

Bonds

SEASONAL FARMERS' MARKETS
MAJOR REPAIRS -- Recommend $150,000 to repair roofs at Seasonal Farmers' Markets statewide
(requested $410,000).

150,000

GEORGIA AGRIRAMA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
NEW CONSTRUCTION -- Construct a multi-purpose building to include a museum exhibit and storage area, ticket
sales center, orientation center, restrooms, food service center, office space, classrooms and gift shop (requested $6,000,000). -- Construct a 1940's farmstead to complement the site's other historic period farmsteads to depict and educate the public on the evolution and history of farming in Georgia (requested $300,000).

DEPARTMENT TOTALS

-- Requested:

$10,810,000

-- Recommended: $250,000 cash

$1,000,000 in F.Y. 1999 bonds

622

GEORGIA BUILDING AUTHORITY
F.Y. 1999 Capital Outlay Projects

'STATE FACILITIES
RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS -- Recommend $13,180,000 to complete the State Capitol Restoration -- including House
and Senate Chambers, Appropriations Room and public space ($7,595,000 requested in F.Y. 1998 amended budget). -- Recommend $10,000,000 to continue the renovation of the 2 Peachtree Street Building. -- Recommend $6,000,000 to assist state agencies in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (requested $18,888,725). -- Renovate interior space and major mechanical systems of the Health Building (requested $17,298,200).

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS
Bonds
Bonds Bonds

DEPARTMENT TOTALS

-- Requested:

$61,069,725

-- Recommended: $29,180,000 in F.Y. 1999 bonds

623

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
F.Y. 1999 Capital Outlay Projects

GEORGIA ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

NEW CONSTRUCTION -- Recommend $20,000,000 for low interest water and sewer construction loans to local
governments. -- Recommend $5,000,000 for the remediation, replacement, and closure of underground
and above-ground fuel storage facilities.

Bonds Bonds

DEPARTMENT TOTALS

-- Requested:

$25,000,000

-- Recommended: $25,000,000 in F.Y. 1999 bonds

624

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
F.Y. 1999 Capital Outlay Projects

CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES
,
NEW CONSTRUCTION -- Construct a food warehouse at the Montgomery and Dodge State Prisons,
$146,500 per location (requested $293,000). -- Construct a motor vehicle garage at the Food Distribution Unit in Milledgeville
to meet EPAIEPD requirements (requested $333,000).

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS Statewide Security Issues -- Recommend $2,380,000 to close cell fronts at Arrendale State Prison ($960,000) and
Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison ($1,420,000). -- Recommend $2,605,000 to install electronic perimeter detection systems at the following
institutions: Pulaski State Prison ($390,000), Central State Prison ($278,000), Bostic State Prison ($650,000), Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison ($494,000), Mens State Prison ($481,000), and Rivers State Prison ($312,000). -- Install security cameras in visitation rooms at 40 prisons (requested $244,000). -- Recommend $600,000 to provide recreation yard enhancements at 16 prisons; add razor wire on recreation fences; and install CCTV monitors and additional fencing to prevent access to building exterior surfaces (requested $599,000). Prison Facilities -- Recommend $360,000 to complete modification of HVAC systems in facilities statewide. -- Recommend $450,000 to update fire alarm systems at 15 facilities to bring them into compliance with current NFPA fire safety codes.

Bonds Bonds
Bonds
Bonds Bonds

MAJOR REPAIRS Statewide Security Issues -- Recommend $250,000 to replace underground security control wiring at all 10 prototype
facilities (requested $252,000). -- Recommend $300,000 to replace keys and rekey cylinders at all 10 prototype facilities. -- Recommend $100,000 to replace locks at the 11 probation detention centers and boot
camps (requested $99,000). Prison Facilities -- Recommend $2,000,000 for repair projects and facilities maintenance items statewide
(requested $2,731,776). -- Recommend $490,000 to resurface kitchen floors at Montgomery, Valdosta, Ware,
Walker, Dodge and Hays State Prisons (requested $492,000). -- Recommend $5,180,000 for roof replacement and repairs at the following state prisons:
Georgia State Prison ($550,000), Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison ($550,000), Montgomery State Prison ($475,000), Rogers State Prison ($1,500,000), Valdosta State Prison ($700,000), Arrendale State Prison ($570,000), and statewide critical roofmg repairs ($835,000) (requested $7,688,000).

DEPARTMENT TOTALS

-- Requested:

$18,826,776

-- Recommended: $14,715,000 in F.Y. 1999 bonds

Bonds Bonds Bonds
Bonds Bonds Bonds

625

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
F.Y. 1999 Capital Outlay Projects

ARMORIES

MAJOR REPAIRS -- Replace armory roofs at the following locations: Newnan ($36,000), Dublin ($33,000)
Douglasville ($34,500), Lavonia ($23,000), Douglas ($25,000) and Lagrange ($35,000). (Federal $186,500) -- Backup power supply at Atlanta (Federal $18,750). -- Construct a weapons vault at Kennesaw (Federal $80,000). -- Acoustical treatment for drill hall at Oglethorpe (Federal $6,125). -- Pavement upgrade at Thomasville (Federal $63,750). -- Expansion and pavement upgrade ($37,500) and loading ramp ($15,000) at Bainbridge (Federal $157,500).

DEPARTMENT TOTALS

-- Requested:

$300,000

-- Recommended: $300,000 cash

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDAnONS
186,500
9,250 18,000 9,125 24,625 52,500

626

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
F.Y. 1999 Capital Outlay Projects

LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEMS

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

NEW CONSTRUCTION -- Recommend $52,850,000 in Regular Capital Outlay funds to construct schools in 13
school systems (requested $52,853,098). -- Recommend $45,230,000 in Regular Advance Capital Outlay funds to construct schools
in 11 school systems (requested $45,858,276). -- Recommend $70,268,253 in Growth Capital Outlay funds to construct schools in 25
school systems (requested $96,152,414). -- Recommend $2,660,000 in Incentive Advance Capital funds to construct a school in 1
school system (requested $2,562,435).

Bonds Bonds F.Y. 1998 Amended Lottery Bonds

RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS -- Recommend $9,105,000 in Regular Capital Outlay funds to renovate and/or modify
schools in 7 school systems (requested $9,104,375). -- Recommend $2,270,000 in Regular Advance Capital Outlay funds to renovate and/or
modify schools in 2 school systems (requested $2,303,252). -- Recommend $8,600,720 in Growth Capital Outlay funds to renovate and/or modify
schools in 20 school systems (requested $10,723,571). -- Recommend $2,255,000 in Incentive Advance Capital Outlay funds to renovate and/or
modify schools in 2 school systems (requested $2,350,978).
STATE SCHOOLS

Bonds Bonds F.Y. 1998 Amended Lottery Bonds

MAJOR REPAIRS -- Recommend $438,734 in continuation funds for repairs and maintenance projects at
Georgia Academy for the Blind, Atlanta Area School for the Deaf, and Georgia School for the Deaf.

DEPARTMENT TOTALS

-- Requested: -- Recommended:

$221,247,653 $438,734 cash $114,370,000 in F.Y. 1999 bonds $78,868,973 in F.Y. 1998 amended budget lottery funds

438,734

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STATE FORESTRY COMMISSION
F.Y. 1999 Capital Outlay Projects

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

DISTRICT AND UNIT OFFICES

NEW CONSTRUCTION -- Recommend $1.6 million to construct 8 facilities for the effective service of multiple
counties made neccesary by the consolidation of 20 county units into 8 multi-county units. -- Recommend $80,640 to construct storage buildings at the Rome and Athens district offices and six county units (Worth, Brooks, Effmgham, Emanuel, Toombs, and Brantley). -- Recommend $63,000 to construct training facilities at the Newnan and Tifton district offices. -- Recommend $37,800 to construct new equipment repair/maintenance shop at Pulaski County unit. -- Recommend $31,500 to construct crew room additions at Hancock County and Treutlen County units. -- Recommend $11,340 to construct equipment bay addition to existing shelter at Columbia County unit.
MAJOR REPAIRS -- Recommend $17,472 to repair/replace shop/equipment facility roof at Macon and
Dougherty County units.

Bonds 80,640 63,000 37,800 31,500 11,340
17,472

DEPARTMENT TOTALS

-- Requested:

$1,841,752

-- Recommended: $241,752 cash

$1,600,000 in F.Y. 1999 bonds

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GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
F.Y. 1999 Capital Outlay Projects
GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS
LADORATORIES

NEW CONSTRUCTION -- Recommend $1,295,000 to construct a 6,000 square feet free-standing facility adjacent
to the Headquarters Laboratory in Atlanta to provide more space for a morgue and autopsy area. -- Construct a new laboratory to replace the existing Douglas Regional Crime Laboratory (requested $571,594).

Bonds

DEPARTMENT TOTALS

-- Requested:

$1,867,294

-- Recommended: $1,295,000 in F.Y. 1999 bonds

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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
F.Y. 1999 Capital Outlay Projects

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

HOSPITALS AND INSTITUTIONS

NEW CONSTRUCTION
Central State Hospital -- Recommend $17,800,000 to construct a new Forensics Facility (requested in F.Y. 1998
amended budget).
Savannah Regional Hospital -- Recommend $1.1 million to replace the garage and maintenance building which are being
displaced by the Truman Parkway. Chatham County will reimburse the state treasury for the expense (requested in F.Y. 1998 amended budget).
RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS

Bonds Bonds

Augusta Regional Hospital -- Recommend $115,000 to renovate storage area of the central kitchen. -- Upgrade phone system - Phase 2 (requested $210,000).
Central State Hospital -- Recommend $1,350,000 to upgrade 20 buildings to 1991 Life Safety Code requirements. -- Upgrade HVAC systems -- Phase 3 (requested $1,418,500).
Gracewood State School and Hospital -- Recommend $105,000 to install fIre alann systems in 8 buildings. -- Recommend $236,000 to install fire protection systems in 2 buildings. -- Refurbish Building 66 - swimming pool (requested $97,000).
Northwest Regional Hospital -- Recommend $128,000 to construct isolation rooms in 5 buildings. -- Recommend $254,000 to install fIre sprinkler systems in 2 buildings. -- Recommend $122,000 to renovate Building 803 for use as a workshop. -- Renovate the interior of4 buildings (requested $259,000).
Savannah Regional Hospital Install emergency generators in 9 buildings (requested $570,000).

Bonds
Bonds
Bonds Bonds
Bonds Bonds Bonds

Southwestern State Hospital -- Recommend $200,000 to connect the hospital sewerage system to the city of Thomasville
sewerage system and close the hospital's treatment plant (requested in F.Y. 1998 amended budget).
West Central Regional Hospital -- Recommend $242,000 to install emergency generators for 6 buildings. -- Upgrade control system in steam plant (requested $97,300).

Bonds Bonds

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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES -- F.Y. 1999 Capital Outlay Projects
GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation -- Renovate the Pavilion (requested $478,800). -- Recommend $1,325,000 to renovate the therapy area on the first floor of Roosevelt Hall. , (requested $825,000 for Phase I).
MAJOR REPAIRS
Atlanta Regional Hospital -- Recommend $92,000 to replace steam boiler in central kitchen.
Augusta Regional Hospital -- Replace conveyer system in the central kitchen (requested $145,400). -- Replace 9 water heaters in 7 buildings (requested $253,200).
Central State Hospital -- Repair underground utilities (requested $1,048,800). -- Replace the generator in the Yarbrough Building (requested $102,000). -- Recommend $260,000 to replace the generator in the Boland Building. -- Recommend $600,000 to reroof the EWAC Building. -- Reroof train depot (requested $152,200). -- Recommend $474,000 to reroof the Kidd Building. -- Reroof the Powell Building (requested $220,500). -- Replace pan washers in the central kitchen (requested $379,400). -- Resurface 3.86 miles of roads and parking lots (requested $201,000).
Gracewood State School and Hospital -- Recommend $375,000 to replace 260 ton steam absorption unit in the Mechanical Equip-
mentRoom. -- Replace HVAC system -- Adaptive Learning Center (requested $116,200). -- Replace HVAC systems -- 5 buildings (requested $484,600). -- Recommend $215,000 to replace HVAC systems -- 4 buildings (requested $589,800). -- Replace HVAC system -- multi-use building (requested $172,500). -- Reroof Adaptive Learning Center (requested $152,400). -- Replace water lines -- Building 4 (requested $77,800). -- Replace floor covering in 9 buildings (requested $386,800). -- Replace windows in Building 76 (requested $104,000). -- Recommend $310,000 to replace the steam absorption chiller for 3 buildings.
Northwest Regional Hospital -- Repair/patch roads, drives and parking areas (requested $107,400).
Savannah Regional Hospital -- Recommend $156,000 to replace motor control system in the power plant.
Southwestern State Hospital -- Replace HVAC system, ceilings, light fixtures and insulation in the client training center
at Bainbridge (requested $1,033,636). -- Recommend $595,000 to reroof 6 cottages at Bainbridge.

Bonds Bonds
Bonds Bonds Bonds Bonds Bonds Bonds Bonds Bonds

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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES -- F.Y.1999 Capital Outlay Projects
GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

-- Replace ceiling, light fixtures and insulation at the Medical Services Building in Bainbridge (requested $244,456).
-- Recommend $344,000 to replace exterior siding, exterior framing and interior wall fmishes of 14 resident cottages in Bainbridge.
-- Recommend $214,000 to install sprinkler heads in 5 buildings at Bainbridge. -- Replace HVAC, ceilings and insulation in 5 buildings at Bainbridge (requested $587,538). -- Replace floor coverings in Building 414 at Thomasville (requested 143,322). -- Repair pavement cracks and apply sealant at Thomasville (requested $113,868). -- Replace the HVAC system in the Psychiatric Building at Thomasville (requested
$888,857).

Bonds Bonds

West Central Regional Hospital -- Recommend $300,000 to reroof 9 buildings. -- Replace hospital water lines (requested $133,200). -- Replace water heaters and controls (requested $89,600).

Bonds

Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation -- Replace electrical distribution loop at the dormitory complex (requested $735,400).

OTHER FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS

RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS

-- Recommend $44,000 to renovate the school, laundry, and administrative area to make additional classrooms at the Outdoor Therapeutic Program in Cleveland.

MAJOR REPAIRS

Georgia Industries for the Blind -- Recommend $205,000 to reroof the Atlanta plant. -- Reroof the Bainbridge plant and central stafffacility (requested $704,500). -- Repair interior and exterior walls at the Bainbridge plant (requested $124,000).

Administration -- Recommend $64,000 to design and install a cooling tower at the Skyland Building.

DEPARTMENT TOTALS

-- Requested:

$20,225,601

-- Recommended: $27,225,000 in F.Y. 1999 bonds

Bonds Bonds Bonds

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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND TOURISM
F.Y. 1999 Capital Outlay Projects

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTERS

NEW CONSTRUCTION -- Recommend $300,000 to provide a 20% state match to add restroom facilities at the
Kingsland and Savannah Visitor Centers (total state and federal funds $1,500,000).

Bonds

RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS -- Recommend $90,000 to renovate the interiors ofthe Kingsland and Savannah Visitor
Centers.

Bonds

MAJOR REPAIRS -- Recommend $1,305,000 to replace the wastewater system at the Tallapoosa Visitor
Information Center. (Requested in F.Y. 1998 Amended.)

Bonds

-- Recommend $170,000 to replace the roof at the West Point Visitor Information Center.

Bonds

GEORGIA PORTS AUTHORITY
NEW CONSTRUCTION Brunswick Harbor -- Recommend $1,500,000 as the state's portion of the feasibility/design activities to
determine the federal cost sharing and design parameters for deepening the Brunswick navigational channel ($3,000,000 total state and federal).
Savannah Harbor -- Recommend $4,140,000 as the state's portion of the feasibility/design phase activities
to determine the federal cost sharing and design parameters for deepening the Savannah Harbor ($8,280,000 total state and federal).

Bonds Bonds

GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER
NEW CONSTRUCTION -- Recommend $10,530,000 to plan and design the Phase IV expansion of the World
Congress Center. The facility will contain exhibition halls, meeting rooms, ballroom and banquet facilities and corresponding spaces to facilitate general circulation including connecting corridors to the existing Congress Center and Georgia Dome.

Bonds

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MAJOR REPAIRS -- Recommend $3,835,000 as 50% match for replacement of the original exhibit hall roof,
roofs over meeting rooms and the metal roofmg and siding over the galleria areas. This project also will replace interior ceilings under the sloped roofmg and all rooftop air handling units. (Total bond and agency funds $7,670,000.)

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDAnONS
Bonds

DEPARTMENT TOTALS

-- Requested:

$28,735,900

-- Recommended: $21,870,000 in F.Y. 1999 bonds

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DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
F.Y. 1999 Capital Outlay Projects

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CAMPUSES (YDCl

NEW CONSTRUCTION

State YDC -- Design and construct a 250-bed state Youth Development Campus (requested
$21,160,000). Recommend I50-bed state YDC in F.Y. 1998 amended budget at $15,000,000.

F.Y. 1998 Amended Budget

Augusta YDC -- Recommend $60,000 for design funds for addition to Detention Building (requested
$1,130,000 for design and construction). -- Recommend $170,000 for design funds for new Dining Facility (requested $3,600,000 for
design and construction). -- Design and construct addition to Vocational School (requested $1,850,000). -- Purchase furniture and fixtures for new Multi-purpose Building (requested $75,000).

Bonds Bonds

Lorenzo Benn YDC -- Recommend $60,000 for design funds for new Police OfficelDetention Unit (requested
$940,000 in design and construction). -- Design and construct classrooms addition to Activity Building (requested $990,000).

Bonds

Macon YDC -- Recommend $60,000 for design funds for Detention Unit Expansion (requested $562,000
for design and construction). -- Design and construct Academic Building (requested $1,120,000). -- Design and construct Dining Hall storage/freezer area (requested $334,000).

Bonds

Bill E. Ireland YDC -- Recommend $1,100,000 for the completion of the Dining Facility (requested in F.Y. 1998
amended budget). -- Design Vocational School (requested $127,500). -- Design and construct Police Building (requested $410,600). -- Design and construct storage building (requested $85,400).

Bonds

RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS
Augusta YDC -- Design and renovate School Building (requested $1,710,000). -- Design and renovate housing units (requested $2,330,000). -- Design and renovate Warehouse (requested $271,000). -- Design and construct extension of street to Warehouse and Maintenance Buildings
(requested $75,000).

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Lorenzo Benn YDC - Design and renovate School Building (requested $737,000). - Design and renovate CafeterialKitchen (requested $788,000). - Design and renovate 2 cottages (requested $1,050,000). -- Design and renovate receiving building and add monitoring system (requested
$597,000).

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDAnONS

Bill E. Ireland YDC - Design renovation of Academic School (requested $192,400). - Design and renovate 2 housing units (requested $1,520,000). -- Design and renovate building for multi-purpose use (requested $1,420,000). - Design and renovate Auditorium (requested $260,400). -- Design and renovate Administrative Building (requested $847,400).

Wrightsville YDC - Design and renovate Industries Building to Vocational School (requested $968,600).

MAJOR REPAIRS
Lorenzo Benn YDC -- Recommend $320,000 to reroof 3 cottages and 2 support buildings. -- Replace HVAC system (requested $326,000).
Macon YDC -- Recommend $281,000 to reroof Gym, Academic Building and 3 cottages. -- Recommend $469,000 to replace entire HVAC system.
Bill E. Ireland YDC -- Recommend $469,000 to reroof 4 buildings. -- Recoat roof of Field House (requested $115,600).

Bonds
Bonds Bonds Bonds

REGIONAL YOUTH DETENTION CENTERS (RYDC)

NEW CONSTRUCTION

Gainesville RYDC -- Design and construct replacement of existing RYDC with new 75-bed facility
(requested $8,240,000). Recommended $8,200,000 in F.Y. 1998 amended budget.

F.Y. 1998 Amended Budget

Augusta RYDC -- Design and construct 40-bed addition (requested $2,660,000). Recommend $346,428 in
match money for a federal grant in F.Y. 1998 amended budget.

F.Y. 1998 Amended Budget

South Central Georgia RYDC -- Recommend $335,000 for design funds for 75-bed RYDC (requested $8,340,000 in
design and construction).

Bonds

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, Troup-Coweta Area RYDC -- Design and construct 75-bed facility (requested $8,340,000).

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

, Paulding RYDC -- Recommend $300,000 for purchase offumiture and fixtures for start-up (requested
$298,000).

Bonds

Athens RYDC -- Recommend $540,000 for completion of construction of Multi-Purpose Building
(requested $539,000 in F.Y. 1998 amended budget).

Bonds

Macon RYDC -- Recommend $540,000 for classroom addition (requested $541,000 in F.Y. 1998
amended budget).

Bonds

Various RYDCs -- Design and construct storage buildings at Athens, Gwinnett, Marietta, Rome,
Sandersville, and Savannah RYDCs (requested $174,000).

RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS
Various RYDCs -- Recommend $131,500 for installation of backup emergency generators (requested
$221,000). -- Recommend $75,000 for design and renovation of kitchen areas.

Bonds Bonds

MAJOR REPAIRS
Various RYDCs -- Recommend $75,500 for replacement of cell lighting systems. -- Recommend $570,000 for replacement ofroofmg systems. -- Recommend $305,000 for replacement of locking control systems. -- Recommend $104,000 for replacement of HVAC systems. -- Recommend $200,000 for replacement of plumbing systems. -- Replace floor coverings (requested $75,500). -- Resurface parking areas (requested $322,000).

Bonds Bonds Bonds Bonds Bonds

DEPARTMENT TOTALS

-- Requested:

$77,131,900

-- Recommended: $6,165,000 in F.Y. 1999 bonds.

$23,546,428 in F.Y. 1998 amended budget cash.

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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
F.Y. 1999 Capital Outlay Projects
GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
NEW CONSTRUCTION -- Recommend $46,000,000 in bonds for the West Georgia Regional Reservoir.

Bonds

HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MAJOR REPAIRS -- Recommend $350,000 for the fmal phase of repairs and maintenance of Rhodes Memorial
Hall.

350,000

PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC SITES
NEW CONSTRUCTION -- Recommend $375,000 to replace the staff residences at the Little White House,
Tallulah Gorge State Park and General Coffee State Park. -- Recommend $150,000 to replace the maintenance facility at Hard Labor Creek State
Park. -- Recommend $150,000 to replace the office at Mistletoe State Park. -- Recommend $75,000 to match federal funds for trail construction at Brasstown
Trek, Tallulah Gorge and High Falls State Park. -- Develop the Chattahoochee River State Park (requested $3,000,000). -- Construct a new staff residence at Richard B. Russell State Park (requested $125,000).
RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS -- Recommend $200,000 to upgrade the wastewater treatment facility at Laura S.
Walker State Park.
MAJOR REPAIRS -- Recommend $3,073,500 for various repairs and maintenance projects at state parks
and historic sites throughout the state. -- Recommend $500,000 for paving projects at state parks and historic sites throughout
the state.

375,000 150,000 150,000 75,000
200,000
3,073,500 500,000

COASTAL RESOURCES
NEW CONSTRUCTION -- Construct new nearshore artificial reefs off the coast of Georgia (requested $200,000).
MAJOR REPAIRS -- Recommend $15,000 for repairs and maintenance to Coastal Resources' facilities. -- Recommend $26,250 for buoy maintenance.
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WILDLIFE RESOURCES

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

PROPERTY ACQUISITION -- Recommend $20,000,000 to acquire land under the Governor's River Care 2000
Program (requested $15,000,000).

Bonds

NEW CONSTRUCTION -- Recommend $735,000 for a submarine electrical line to Ossabaw Island. -- Recommend $200,000 for construction of boat ramps at various locations throughout
the state. -- Recommend $503,810 for the construction of public fishings areas throughout the
state. -- Recommend $40,000 to construct shooting ranges at Crockford-Pigeon and Cedar
Creek Wildlife Management Areas.
MAJOR REPAIRS -- Recommend $384,500 for repair and maintenance projects at various locations
throughout the state.

735,000 200,000 503,810
40,000
384,500

GEORGIA AGRICULTURAL EXPOSITION AUTHORITY
NEW CONSTRUCTION -- Recommend $655,000 to improve pedestrian/vehicular traffic flow, build walkway
connectors, and enhance existing facilities and grounds (requested $655,191). -- Construct an 80,000 square foot multipurpose agricultural complex/office building
(requested $7,966,193). -- Develop the south gate and adjacent area in conjunction with the 1-75 interchange to
be located at the southwest comer of the Agricenter (requested $934,958). -- Improve and upgrade existing roadways (requested $1,000,000).

Bonds

CIVIL WAR COMMISSION
PROPERTY ACQUISITION -- Acquire land associated with Civil War defense works in northwest Georgia (requested
$500,000).

DEPARTMENT TOTALS

-- Requested:

$36,159,402

-- Recommended: $6,778,060 cash

$66,655,000 in F.Y. 1999 bonds

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
F.Y. 1999 Capital Outlay Projects

HEADQUARTERS

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

NEW CONSTRUCTION -- Construct a new Headquarters Building for the department (requested $18,596,490).

PATROL POSTS
MAJOR REPAIRS -- Recommend $145,100 for various repairs and maintenance projects for patrol posts.

145,100

DRIVER LICENSE FACILITIES

MAJOR REPAIRS -- Recommend $34,900 for various repairs and maintenance projects at driver license
facilities.

DEPARTMENT TOTALS

-- Requested:

$18,776,490

-- Recommended: $180,000 cash

34,900

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F.Y. 1999 Capital Outlay Projects

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

RESEARCH AND REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES

NEW CONSTRUCTION

Georgia Institute of Technology -- Recommend $1,340,000 to plan and design the Environmental Sciences and
Technology Building. (Board of Regents' total request and estimated project cost: $33,495,000.) -- Payback Project: Construct a multi-level parking structure (requested $10,000,000).
Georgia State University -- Recommend $29,075,000 for a classroom building.
Medical College of Georgia -- Construct a Health Sciences Building (requested $31,600,000).
University of Georgia -- Recommend $1,710,000 to plan and design a Student Learning Center. (Board of
Regents' total request and estimated project cost: $42,790,000.) -- Construct an Animal Science Arena (requested $4,900,000). -- Recommend $880,000 to plan and design a Gwinnett facility for UGA and DeKalb
College. (Board of Regents' total request and estimated project cost: $22,000,000.)

Bonds
Bonds
Bonds FY 1998 Amended
Bonds

Georgia Southern University -- Construct a Science and Nursing Building (requested $24,000,000). -- Recommend $1,600,000 for Phase II of the Ceramics and Sculpture Studio.
Valdosta State University -- Recommend $14,250,000 for an addition to Odum Library. -- Payback Project: Construct a student Recreation Center (requested $9,750,000).
RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS
Medical College of Georgia -- Recommend $4,000,000 for a utility upgrade at the hospital facility.

Bonds Bonds
Bonds

STATE UNIVERSITIES
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Armstrong Atlantic State University -- Recommend $28,000,000 for a Science Building.
Augusta State University -- Recommend $18,195,000 for Phase I of classroom replacement. -- Provide funds for Phase II of classroom replacement (requested $18,300,000).
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GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

Clayton College and State University -- Recommend $930,000 to plan and design a Learning Center. (Board of Regents' total
request and estimated project cost: $23,180,000.)
Columbus State University -- Construct a Technology and Commerce Center (requested $15,700,000).
Fort Valley State University -- Recommend $18,930,000 for a health and physical education building.
Georgia College and State University -- Construct Russell Library and Information Technology Center (requested
$19,100,000).
Georgia Southwestern State University -- Provide funds for a Recreation and Athletic Center and a Student Success Center
(requested $17,400,000).
Kennesaw State University -- Construct a Continuing Education and Convocation Center (requested $21,700,000). -- Recommend $4,700,000 for a Visual and Commercial Arts classroom and office
building.
North Georgia College and State University -- Recommend $765,000 to plan and design a Health and Natural Science Building.
(Board of Regents' total request and estimated project cost: $19,140,000.)
Savannah State University -- Provide funds for a new Residence Hall (requested $7,500,000).

Bonds Bonds
Bonds Bonds

Southern Polytechnic State University -- Recommend $515,000 to plan and design a School of Architecture building expansion.
(Board of Regents' total request and estimated project cost: $12,835,000.) -- Recommend $1,600,000 for a Plant Operations Building.
State University of West Georgia -- Recommend $19,350,000 for an Arts and Sciences Instructional Center.
RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS

Bonds Bonds
Bonds

Clayton College and State University -- Recommend $1,675,000 for renovation oflecture hall to Multimedia Center.
Georgia Southwestern State University -- Recommend $2,600,000 for renovation of Crawford Wheatley Hall.
Savannah State University -- Recommend $4,100,000 to renovate the Drew-Griffith Science Building.
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Bonds
Bonds

REGENTS, UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA F.Y. 1999 Capital Outlay Projects

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

ASSOCIATE DEGREE COLLEGES

PROPERTY ACQUISITION

Floyd College -- Purchase of existing building (requested $2,000,000).

NEW CONSTRUCTION

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College -- Provide funds to construct an Agricultural Sciences Building (requested $6,600,000).

Atlanta Metropolitan College -- Construct a Continuing Education and Performing Arts Center (requested
$4,990,000).

Bainbridge College -- Construct a Library (requested $5,000,000).

Coastal Georgia Community College -- Construct a Camden Center Facility (requested $17,000,000).

Darton College -- Construct a Physical Education Building (requested $9,000,000).

DeKalb College -- Recommend $8,685,000 for a Learning Resource Center.

Bonds

Floyd College -- Provide funds for the Bartow County Center (requested $17,000,000).

Gainesville College -- Recommend $8,850,000 for a Science Building.

Bonds

Gordon College -- Recommend $600,000 to plan and design an Instructional Complex (Board of
Regents' total request and estimated project cost: $15,050,000.)

Bonds

Macon State College -- Construct a Nursing/Health Sciences and Outreach Building and laboratory complex
(requested $15,000,000).

Middle Georgia College -- Recommend $4,100,000 for an addition to Dillard Science Hall.

Bonds

Waycross College -- Construct an instructional technology addition (requested $1,500,000).

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GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College -- Recommend $3,220,000 for a renovation and addition to the Old Agricultural
Engineering Building.

Bonds

Dalton College -- Recommend $4,950,000 for library renovation and addition.

Bonds

DeKalb College -- Renovate Classroom Building F at the Central Campus (requested $4,500,000).

OTHER PROJECTS

NEW CONSTRUCTION

Georgia Military College -- Construct a Facilities Engineering Building (requested $1,030,000). -- Provide planning and design funds for a new academic building (requested $500,000).

Old Governor's Mansion -- Provide restoration funds for the Old Governor's Mansion on the campus of
Georgia College and State University (requested $6,000,000).

Herty Foundation -- Recommend $1,200,000 for warehouse construction.

Traditional Industries -- Recommend $200,000 to plan and design a Food Processing Technology research
facility at Georgia Tech (original request and total estimated project cost: $4,000,000.)

RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS

Herty Foundation -- Recommend $115,000 to improve lab and pilot plant capabilities through equipment
and facilities modernization (requested $1,850,000).

Traditional Industries -- Recommend $3,015,000 to purchase equipment and build infrastructure for research
projects (requested $3,975,000).

Regents Central Office -- Recommend $500,000 for a study on student housing and safety compliance.

DEPARTMENT TOTALS

-- Requested:

$627,965,500

-- Recommended: $189,650,000 in F.Y. 1999 bonds

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Bonds Bonds Bonds

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
F.Y. 1999 Capital Outlay Projects
ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROCESSING OFFICES
RENOVAnONS AND IMPROVEMENTS
-- Conduct a study and install uninterrupted power supply systems at Tradeport, the Trinity-Washington Building, and regional offices (requested $400,000).
-- Install additional emergency generators at the Revenue Processing Center at Tradeport (requested $600,000).
-- Provide adequate air handling facilities for the LAN and Print Center at the TrinityWashington Building (requested $40,000).

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDAnONS

DEPARTMENT TOTALS

-- Requested:

$1,040,000

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F.Y. 1999 Capital Outlay Projects

TECHNICAL INSTITUTES

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS The Department requested $25,153,232 for renovations and improvements for all technical institutes statewide.
Atlanta Technical Institute -- Recommend $3,935,000 for major renovations to the Main, Annex and Child
Development buildings.
Savannah Technical Institute -- Recommend $3,435,000 for major renovations to Classroom, Library and Administration
Buildings.
Albany Technical Institute -- Recommend $26,000 for exterior campus renovations-$20,000 for an eastern entrance to
campus and $6,000 for sidewalks to connect Buildings C and G. -- Recommend $272,000 for HVAC renovations-$200,000 to replace the chiller in
Building C and $72,000 to replace the boilers in Buildings C and D. -- Recommend $199,000 for interior building renovations-$146,000 to renovate the diesel
engine lab, $30,000 to renovate the automotive and diesel tool room and $23,000 for storage for the Culinary Arts Program.
Altamaha Technical Institute -- Recommend $25,000 to reconfigure a developmental studies classroom area.
Athens Technical Institute -- Recommend $17,600 for security lighting for the Hull Road parking lot. -- Recommend $25,000 to replace emergency lights for Buildings 100, 200, 300 and 600. - Recommend $5,400 to repair pneumatics in Buildings 500 and 600. -- Recommend $2,000 to repair roof on Building 700. -- Recommend $5,000 to install a drain screen in the Research Lab.
Augusta Technical Institute -- Recommend $135,000 for exterior campus renovations-$35,000 to upgrade lighting
around campus and $100,000 to repair the main electrical feed for the main campus. -- Recommend $48,000 for HVAC pumps in Buildings 100,200,300,400 and 500. -- Recommend $100,000 to re-roofBuilding 700.
Carroll Technical Institute -- Recommend $75,000 to expand the parking lot near the Industrial Training Center.
Coosa Valley Technical Institute -- Recommend $85,000 to replace the HVAC system in Building 300. -- Recommend $8,000 to repair roof on Building 300.

Bonds
Bonds
Bonds Bonds Bonds
Bonds
Bonds Bonds Bonds Bonds Bonds
Bonds Bonds Bonds
Bonds
Bonds Bonds

646

TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION -- F.Y. 1999 Capital Outlay Projects

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

DeKalb Technical Institute -- Recommend $1,200,000 to renovate HVAC and electrical systems in Buildings B, C and D ,-- Recommend $235,000 for interior building renovations- $50,000to install elevator,
$67,500 to modify ophthalmic lab, $67,500 to modify contact lens lab and $50,000 to refinish auto technology lab floors.

Bonds Bonds

Flint River Technical Institute -- Recommend $180,000 to complete renovation of Building A.

Bonds

Lanier Technical Institute -- Recommend $50,000 to renovate the paramedic classroom. -- Recommend $50,000 to expand machine tool lab. -- Recommend $20,000 to renovate the auto collision lab.

Bonds Bonds Bonds

Macon Technical Institute -- Recommend $108,200 for exterior campus renovations- $101,000 to repair covered
walkways and $7,200 to replace concrete patios between Buildings B and F.

Bonds

Middle Georgia Technical Institute -- Recommend $148,000 for exterior campus renovations-$48,000 for security fences
around the campus and Building C and $100,000 to construct curbs, gutters and sidewalks.

Bonds

Moultrie Technical Institute -- Recommend $61,000 to renovate the x-ray technology lab.

Bonds

North Metro Technical Institute -- Recommend $50,000 for signage around campus. -- Recommend $10,000 for security lights around campus.

Bonds Bonds

Ogeechee Technical Institute -- Recommend $250,000 to construct an additional parking lot. -- Recommend $322,200 to renovate auto lab and to expand the machine tool lab.

Bonds Bonds

Okefenokee Technical Institute -- Recommend $15,000 for a canopy for the automotive technology lab. -- Recommend $10,000 to re-roof former Armory Building.

Bonds Bonds

Pickens Technical Institute -- Recommend $525,000 for HVAC renovations-$500,000 to replace the chiller and
boiler equipment in the 1967 Addition and $25,000 to replace the HVAC controls in the Landrum Building. -- Recommend $129,600 to replace floor tile in the 1967 addition.

Bonds Bonds

Swainsboro Technical Institute -- Recommend $10,000 for signage around campus. -- Recommend $92,000 for building renovations-$42,000 to paint the exterior of buildings
and replace doors and $50,000 to renovate the automotive lab.

Bonds Bonds

647

TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION -- F.Y. 1999 Capital Outlay Projects

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

Thomas Technical Institute -- Recommend $60,000 to pave a gravel parking lot.

Bonds

Valdosta Technical Institute -- Recommend $364,000 to replace the electrical distribution system. -- Recommend $41,000 for fIre alarm system for Building 100.

Bonds Bonds

Walker Technical Institute -- Recommend $40,000 to install restrooms at the truck driving range.

Bonds

DEPARTMENT TOTALS

-- Requested:

$25,153,232

-- Recommended: $12,370,000 in F.Y. 1999 bonds

648

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
F.Y. 1999 Capital Outlay Projects

HIGHWAY PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

NEW CONSTRUCTION Federal Road Programs -- Recommend $140,418,888 for federal road programs to be matched with $616,119,995 in
federal funds ($756,538,883 total state and federal).
State Road Programs -- Recommend $28,500,000 for state funded construction (requested $58,500,000). -- Recommend $7,727,026 for projects of greatest need (requested $11,766,257). -- Recommend $135,000,000 for work on the Governor's Road Improvement Program
(GRIP) (requested $225,000,000).
HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE AND BETTERMENTS
RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS -- Recommend $38,641,836 for resurfacing and rehabilitation, on-system (requested
$50,000,000). -- Recommend $38,641,836 for resurfacing and rehabilitation, off-system (requested
$50,000,000). -- Contracts to perform landscape maintenance for roadside enhancements (requested
$2,500,000).
INTER-MODAL TRANSFER FACILITIES
PROPERTY ACQUISITION -- Purchase rail lines including Omaha-Preston ($2,000,000), Rover-Meyer ($1,000,000),
and Cussetta-Cutbert ($1,000,000) (requested $4,000,000).
NEW CONSTRUCTION -- Construct the Atlanta Multimodal Transfer Facility (requested $10,000,000 to be
matched with $40,000,000 in federal funds). -- Construct the Downtown Transit Transfer Center in Chatham County (requested
$500,000 to be matched with $4,000,000 in federal funds and $500,000 in local funds).
Rail Passenger Authority -- Macon and Athens rail lines to provide intercity and commuter rail services
through the Atlanta central business district (requested $13,350,000). -- Recommend $80,000 for contracted services to initiate a statewide community awareness
campaign for the rail plan project.

140,418,888 28,500,000
7,727,026 Bonds
38,641,836 38,641,836
80,000

RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS -- Funds for maintenance contracts for DOT owned railroad right-of-ways covering Edna
to Rockmart and Blue Ridge to Ellijay (requested $100,000). -- Contract to update the 1988 State Rail Freight Plan (requested $550,000).
649

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION -- F.Y. 1999 Capital Outlay Projects

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

-- Capital improvement and maintenance for airport development and improvement projects (requested $11,960,551).
-- Rehabilitate 6 rail lines including Metter-Dover ($420,000), Ellijay-Blue Ridge ($490,000), Blue Ridge-McCaysville ($245,000), Albany-Sylvester ($560,000), Savannah ($70,000), and Edna-Rockmart ($100,000) (requested $1,885,000).

HARBORnNTERCOASTALWATERWAYS

NEW CONSTRUCTION - Recommend $6,500,000 for dike construction at the Savannah Harbor Navigation
Channel.

Bonds

RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS -- Recommend $5,000,000 for erosion protection work and $200,000 for underdrain pipe
installations for disposal areas at the Savannah Harbor Navigation Channel.

Bonds

FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS Tennille -- Recommend renovations to district sign shop. Banks County -- Recommend renovations to maintenance headquarters. Atlanta -- Recommend improvements to vault, humidification, and dehumidification system. -- Recommend renovations to area four office. Thomaston -- Recommend renovations to area office. Arlington -- Recommend renovations to area maintenance headquarters. Crisp County -- Recommend renovations to maintenance headquarters. Moultrie -- Recommend renovations to area maintenance headquarters. Fitzgerald -- Recommend renovations to area office.

260,000 247,990 49,172 194,000 262,500
89,960 89,460 99,960 150,000

DEPARTMENT TOTALS

-- Requested:

$593,753,738

-- Recommended: $255,452,628 cash

$146,700,000 in F.Y. 1999 bonds

650

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICE
F.Y. 1999 Capital Outlay Projects
GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

NURSING HOMES
RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS
Georgia War Veterans Home - Milledgeville -- Recommend $130,000 to renovate domiciliary rooms at the Pete Wheeler Building. -- Repair and renovate all 5 buildings that comprise the Georgia War Veterans Home.
Includes roof replacement, congregate bath renovation, domicilliary room renovation, and HVAC upgrades (requested $938,500).

Bonds

MAJOR REPAIRS
Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Augusta -- Recommend $160,000 for exterior repair of the Pete Wheeler Building.
Georgia War Veterans Home - Milledgeville -- Recommend $350,000 to replace emergency generator.

Bonds Bonds

DEPARTMENT TOTALS

-- Requested:

$1,578,500

-- Recommended: $640,000 in F.Y. 1999 bonds

651

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Capital Outlay Projected Needs For Fiscal Years 2000 Through 2003

F.Y. 2000

MAJOR FARMERS' MARKETS

NEW CONSTRUCTION -- Construct garden center - Columbus -- Construct garden center - Savannah

RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS -- Enclose front docks; install load levelers and doors - Atlanta. -- Replace doors and coolers, and insulate enclosed sheds 19,
20, 21 and 22 - Atlanta. -- Replace wiring and transfonners - Atlanta. -- Construct and renovate wholesale coolers - Atlanta. -- Install new heating and air conditioning system - Atlanta. -- Renovate truck stop - Atlanta. -- Convert portion of shed area to packing and shipping space;
renovate entrance of sheds 17 and 18. -- Construct and renovate shed coolers - Atlanta. -- Renovate coolers and docks - Columbus. -- Renovate Building C - Macon. -- Construct additional coolers - Thomasville. -- Replace and install new electrical gates - Thomasville -- Rewire buildings - Thomasville. -- Enclose dock area; extend cooler area; and remove and
replace insulation - Thomasville. -- Renovate gate and entrance - Thomasville.

300,000 450,000 200,000 200,000
80,000

MAJOR REPAIRS -- Pave, seal and repair concrete damage - Atlanta -- Repair drains and floors in wholesale buildings - Atlanta. -- Reroof Buildings 33 and 37 - Augusta. -- Reroof Building 30 - Augusta. -- Pave portion of market - Augusta. -- Extend truck scales - Augusta. -- Reroofbuilding - Augusta. -- Pave portion of market - Columbus. -- Extend truck scales - Columbus. -- Repair roofs on Buildings B and C - Macon. -- Upgrade heating and air conditioning system - Macon. -- Pave portion of market - Macon. -- Reroof shed and wholesale building - Savannah. -- Repair wholesale and shed area concrete - Savannah. -- Pave portion of market - Savannah. -- Reroof Building 42 - Thomasville. -- Pave portion of market - Thomasville. -- Extend truck scales - Thomasville.

600,000 250,000
30,000
150,000 80,000 30,000

652

F.Y. 2001
1,300,000 200,000 250,000
300,000 35,000 75,000 20,000 50,000 80,000
200,000

F.Y. 2002
2,000,000 50,000 30,000 70,000
50,000
50,000

F.Y. 2003 30,000 30,000
2,250,000 30,000 80,000 20,000
20,000 100,000 20,000
20,000

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Capital Outlay Projected Needs For Fiscal Years 2000 Through 2003

SEASONAL FARMERS' MARKETS
NEW CONSTRUCTION -- Construct new building with coolers - Moultrie
RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS -- Construct coolers - Moultrie. -- Enclose cantaloupe shed - Moultrie. -- Relocate doors - Moultrie. -- Renovate coolers and electrical system - Moultrie.
MAJOR REPAIRS -- Repair shed roof - Athens. -- Pave portion of market - Cairo. -- Repair roofs - Cairo. -- Pave portion of market - Cordele. -- Replace doors and repair roof - Cordele. -- Pave portion of market - Glennville. -- Repair roofs on sheds - Glennville. -- Pave portion of market - Moultrie. -- Repair roofs - Pelham. -- Repair asphalt - Tifton. -- Pave portion of market - Valdosta.

F.Y. 2000

F.Y. 2001

F.Y. 2002

200,000

20,000 50,000

50,000 70,000

50,000
50,000 80,000
80,000 30,000 20,000 40,000

10,000 50,000 30,000

F.Y. 2003 150,000
100,000 50,000 50,000

GEORGIA AGRIRAMA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

NEW CONSTRUCTION -- Relocate and restore a town church to the Agrirama site. -- Complete construction of a replica 19th century wooden
building to house a historic restaurant. -- Reconstruct a wood frame living quarters similar to those
used by turpentine workers in the late 1890's. -- Construct a brick store front building to house a print shop,
dry goods store, barber shop, "Alliance" store, telephone office, bank and other retail outlets. -- Construct street pavers/walk pavers over the entire Agrirama site and lay brick on the main street. -- Restore a log house brought to the site about 15 years ago. -- Build a replica of a 19th century livery stable complex to include a barn, stable, tack room and buggy storage area.

100,000

75,000 30,000

760,000

40,000
60,000 150,000

TOTALS

2,790,000

2,965,000

3,170,000

3,200,000

653

GEORGIA BUILDING AUTHORITY
Capital Outlay Projected Needs For Fiscal Years 2000 Through 2003

STATE FACILITIES

F.Y. 2000

NEW CONSTRUCTION -- Demolish a facility at Capitol Homes.

450,000

RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS

-- Continue modifications to state buildings to comply with the 16,364,765

Americans with Disabilities Act.

-- Renovate the Highway Building including interior spaces

15,800,000

and mechanical systems.

-- Renovate the Judicial Building including interior spaces and 7,800,000

mechanical systems.

-- Repair and upgrade existing elevators.

606,108

-- Install a sprinkler system and upgrade the lighting system at 1,500,000

the Archives Building.

-- Install a public address system in the Capitol Hill area buildings.

MAJOR REPAIRS -- Reconfigure piping system at the Central Energy Plant. -- Complete long-term energy-saving projects at the 330 W.
Ponce de Leon, Archives, Judicial and 244 Washington Street Buildings. -- Install decentralized boilers at the Floyd, Health, Judicial, Trinity-Washington, Highway, 7 MLK, Agriculture and Capitol Buildings. -- Reclad the exterior marble of the Archives Building.

150,000 928,960

F.Y.2001
605,000 450,000

F.Y. 2002 5,200,000

F.Y. 2003

TOTALS

43,599,833

1,055,000

5,200,000

654

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Capital Outlay Projected Needs For Fiscal Years 2000 Through 2003

F.Y.2000

F.Y.2001

GEORGIA ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY

NEW CONSTRUCTION -- Environmental Facilities loan program for local
governments. -- Remediation of state-owned fuel storage tanks.

20,000,000 5,000,000

20,000,000 5,000,000

F.Y. 2002
20,000,000 5,000,000

F.Y.2003
20,000,000 5,000,000

TOTALS

25,000,000 25,000,000 25,000,000 25,000,000

655

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Capital Outlay Projected Needs For Fiscal Years 2000 Through 2003

CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES
NEW CONSTRUCTION -- Construct a food warehouse at 1 site per year. -- Construct new prison facilities ( 2,657 beds to open in
F.Y. 2002 and 5,359 beds to open in F.Y. 2003).

F.Y. 2000

F.Y. 2001

350,000 98,000,000

350,000 197,000,000

RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS Statewide Security Issues -- Renovate and improve physical barriers to increase security
levels and improve working enviroment safety at the following:
Washington SP, West Central SP and Hays Boot Camp Wilcox SP, Hancock Boot Camp and Central Boot Camp Dooly SP, Phillips SP and Jackson Boot Camp Rogers SP, Putnam SP and Valdosta (Lowndes) SP. -- Add security enhancements statewide to address a variey of security needs. -- Install electronic perimeter detection systems in prisons. -- Install additional security cameras in locations throughout the prison system that require increased surveillance. -- Install highmast pantilt cameras to increase security at state prisons. Estimated cost of $140,000 per site. -- Install high voltage stun fence at high security prisons. Prison Facilities -- Install mechanical bar screens at 5 state prisons per year. -- Update and improve ftre alarm systems in prisons statewide.

1,500,000
2,230,000 682,000 700,000
1,000,000 300,000 580,000 125,000

1,750,000
375,000 350,000
1,200,000 400,000 600,000

MAJOR REPAIRS Statewide Security Issues -- Repair electronic perimeter security systems by correcting
communication loop problems and overhauling systems, $100,000 per site. -- Change out obsolete security control panel faceplates. Estimated cost per site is $100,000. -- Rekey security locks in 5 prisons. Prison Facilities -- Repair roofs at prison facilities statewide. -- Replace emergency generators at 5 prisons per year. -- Replace boilers, hot water heaters, and exchangers. -- Repair or replace sewer lines in prisons statewide. -- Recondition 2 water towers each year. -- Replace damaged kitchen floors in prisons statewide (approximately 8 to 10 kitchens a year). -- Perform minor contruction projects statewide. TOTALS

300,000
1,000,000
200,000
3,500,000 1,070,000
760,000 950,000 650,000 580,000
3,000,000 117,477,000

600,000
1,030,000
4,000,000 1,100,000
800,000 950,000 700,000 600,000
3,000,000 214,805,000

F.Y. 2002 350,000
1,550,000
316,000
1,200,000 600,000
600,000 1,050,000
4,200,000 1,100,000
800,000 1,100,000
650,000 3,000,000 16,516,000

F.Y. 2003 350,000
1,400,000 400,000
1,200,000 700,000
600,000 1,050,000
4,200,000 1,200,000
500,000
1,100,0~0
650,000 3,200,0(i)0 16,550,000

656

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Capital Outlay Projected Needs For Fiscal Years 2000 Through 2003

F.Y. 2000

ARMORIES

NEW CONSTRUCTION -- Design and construct new annory at Elberton
(Federal $3,000,000) -- Design and construct new annory at Albany
(Federal $4,500,000) -- Design and construct new annory at Columbus
(Federal $4,125,000) -- Design and construct new annory at Savannah
(Federal $6,075,000) -- Design and construct new annory at Douglas
(Federal $2,000,000) -- Design and construct new annory at Macon
(Federal $5,625,000) -- Construct oil/water separators and wash platforms at Lyons,
Milledgeville, Bainbridge, and Americus (Federal $236,250)

320,000 480,000
18,750

RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS -- Renovate facilities at Macon -- ADA modifications at 15 locations per year

2,000,000 150,000

MAJOR REPAIRS -- Upgrade electrical systems at Milledgeville, Rome, Augusta,
Calhoun and Macon (Russell) -- Replace roofs at Newton, Griffm, Montezuma, Wayesboro,
Covington, Cordele, Hawkinsville, Valdosta, Bainbridge, Tifton, Calhoun, Cedartown, Lawrenceville, Forsyth, Macon (McKenna), Eatonton, Toccoa, and Barnesville.

80,713 338,000

F.Y. 2001
1,000,000 1,500,000
440,000 648,000
20,000
150,000 100,446 343,000

F.Y. 2002
1,375,000 2,025,000
200,000 600,000
20,000
150,000 80,000 342,000

F.Y. 2003
500,000 1,875,000
20,000 150,000 553,500

TOTALS

3,387,463

4,201,446

4,792,000

3,098,500

657

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Capital Outlay Projected Needs For Fiscal Years 2000 Through 2003

LOCAL SCHOOLS SYSTEMS
Renovate, modify, and construct additions to existing schools and to build new schools as required to provide adequate, safe facilities for all students attending public school in the 180 school systems in Georgia. -- Regular Capital Outlay Program Funding. -- Exceptional Growth Program Funding. -- Regular Advance Funding. -- Incentive Advance Funding. -- Merger Funding
STATE SCHOOLS
-- Atlanta Area School for the Deaf -- Georgia Academy for the Blind -- Georgia School for the Deaf
TOTALS

F.Y. 2000

F.Y. 2001

F.Y. 2002

F.Y. 2003

60,000,000 100,000,000 50,000,000
1,840,304 unknown

60,000,000 100,000,000 50,000,000
1,696,211 unknown

55,000,000 90,000,000 50,000,000
1,738,488 unknown

50,000,000 80,000,000 50,000,000
773,376 unknown

234,000 1,423,400
261,000

204,000 439,520 732,903

132,000 91,500 268,649

300,000 80,000 150,000

213,758,704 213,072,634 197,230,637 181,303,376

658

STATE FORESTRY COMMISSION
Capital Outlay Projected Needs For Fiscal Years 2000 Through 2003

F.Y. 2000

DISTRICT AND UNIT OFFICES

NEW CONSTRUCTION -- Construction of new office-shop-truck shelter and land
aquisition at Randolph County unit. -- Construction of new District Office Complex in McRae. -- Construction of new trucksheds at 2 county units. -- Construction of hazmat buildings at 2 county units. -- Completion of equipment shed-shop-erewroom at Ware
County unit. -- Construction of new storage building at Upson County unit. -- Construct office, shop, crewroom at Bartow County unit. -- Construct new offices at 2 county units. -- Construct pavillion at Hightower Forest. -- Construct oil storage building at Calhoun County unit. -- Construct new office, shop, and truckshed at Jones County
unit.

210,000
70,000 35,000

RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS -- Install overhead doors for trucksheds at Coweta and Carroll
County units. -- Construct addition to Catoosa County unit. -- Extend equipment shed at Chattooga County unit. -- Remodel Early County unit office. -- Convert Dawson County unit truckshed into Hightower
Education Forest and Classroom. -- Remodel facilities at McRae and Thomas County units. -- Add 1 bay to McDuffie County unit truckshed. -- Convert Clarke-Oconee unit into district conference/training
facility.

MAJOR REPAIRS -- Driveway and parking lot paving at county units. -- Replace roof on shop and equipment shed at Dooly
County unit. -- Replace roof and siding at Cook County unit. -- Replace roof over shop and truckshed at Tattnall County unit.

F.Y. 2001
18,000 5,600 200,000 2,673
12,500 1,500 2,000
40,000 15,000

F.Y.2002
180,000 35,000 10,000 4,000
15,000 10,000 12,000 6,000
15,000 13,000

F.Y. 2003
35,000 200,000
15,000 25,000 20,000

TOTALS

315,000

297,273

300,000

295,000

659

GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Capital Outlay Projected Needs For Fiscal Years 2000 Through 2003

F.Y. 2000

HEADQUARTERS COMPLEX

NEW CONSTRUCTION -- Construct and equip a 90,000 square foot annex including
laboratory, office and common area space.

RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS -- Convert 1,200 square foot of atrium area into enclosed office
space.

156,000

F.Y. 2001 18,060,000

F.Y. 2002

F.Y.2003

LABORATORIES

NEW CONSTRUCTION -- Construct a replacement facility for the Augusta Regional
Crime Laboratory. -- Construct and equip a free-standing Medical Examiner/
Morgue facility at the existing Regional Crime Laboratory in Savannah. -- Construct and equip a new Regional Crime Laboratory in Northeast, Georgia.

3,750,000 1,070,000

RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS -- Retrofit the Regional Crime Laboratory in Macon to meet
mechanical and electrical needs and building codes.

4,800,000 220,000

INVESTIGATIVE OFFICES
NEW CONSTRUCTION -- Construct and equip a new facility in Milledgeville to replace
commercially-leased space. -- Construct free-standing Crime Scene Specialist garage/
workshops at five state-owned Regional Investigative Offices. (Five each year) -- Construct and equip a 2,400 square foot addition to the Regional Investigative Office in Gainesville. -- Construct and equip a 2,400 square foot addition to the Regional Investigative Office in Americus. -- Construct and equip a 1,800 square foot addition to the Regional Investigative Office in Calhoun. -- Construct and equip a 1,500 square foot addition to the Regional Investigative Office in Perry.

580,000 325,000

350,000 273,500

287,500

223,000 197,200

TOTALS

5,881,000 660

18,683,500

5,307,500

420,200

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Capital Outlay Projected Needs For Fiscal Years 2000 Through 2003

F.Y. 2000

HOSPITALS AND INSTITUTIONS

NEW CONSTRUCTION

Atlanta Regional Hospital -- Construct 2 Butler Buildings beside the skilled nursing
and adolescent units to increase patient capacity. -- Excavate and construct a 4,000 square yard parking lot. -- Install perimeter fence around the hospital.

765,000

Augusta Regional Hospital -- Construct a new building for admissions. -- Construct an enclosure for the swimming pool located
adjacent to the gym. -- Construct 5 gazeboes to provide covered area for
patients to receive visitors. -- Construct a new security building. -- Construct a storage building for 25 vehicles. -- Construct a multi-pmpose building at D.W. 011erich Park to
be used for patient activities. -- Construct a multi-pmpose building to be used for continuing
education, general meetings and religious services.

2,100,000

Central State Hospital -- Install utility meters on all Department of Corrections non-
metered buildings that are provided utilities by the hospital.

Northwest Regional Hospital -- Provide generator service to 3 buildings. -- Increase storage capacity for the propane air system.

100,000

Savannah Regional Hospital -- Construct a 64-space parking lot adjacent to the crisis
stabilization building at Savannah Regional Hospital.

207,000

Southwestern State Hospital -- Construct walkways and service vehicle/patient access
ramps to the dining room and various other buildings used for resident activities at Bainbridge. -- Construct covered walkways between patient care buildings for non-ambulatory patients at Thomasville. -- Provide covers over food service loading dock, storage and vehicle areas at Thomasville.

241,470
156,000 50,312

F.Y. 2001
277,200 130,000 200,000 76,000 72,000
473,000 50,000
98,400

F.Y. 2002 203,500
1,100,000

F.Y.2003 147,000

661

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES Capital Outlay Projected Needs for Fiscal Years 2000 Through 2003

F.Y. 2000

West Central Regional Hospital -- Install a new 600-ton chiller in Building 18.

385,200

RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS

Augusta Regional Hospital -- Remove asbestos in 12 buildings. -- Replace ceilings in all equipment rooms. -- Upgrade phone system - Phase III.

577,269 57,000

Central State Hospital -- Upgrade 17 buildings to comply with 1991 life/safety code--
Phases III and IV. -- Replace the oodergroood water system - 4 phases. -- Upgrade campus HVAC to comply with EPA rules - Phases
IV and V. -- Renovate elevators for improved service and code
compliance in 3 buildings. -- Correct ADA deficiencies. -- Demolish and remove 5 vacant buildings. -- Install piped oxygen system in nursing home center. -- Remove high priority asbestos - Phases I-III. -- Study the need for renovation of the steam plant. -- Replace freight elevators in the Howell Building. -- Continue renovation of the Auditorium. -- Renovate train depot to a permanent museum - Phase I. -- Rebuild bathrooms in the Allen Building.

2,477,300
1,500,000 3,131,900
450,000
445,300 1,776,000
230,000 1,320,800

Gracewood State School and Hospital -- Complete installation of campus oodergroood communi-
cation and data system. -- Install campus-wide lock system.

840,000 216,000

Northwest Regional Hospital -- Convert Building 400 from a psychiatric unit to a secure
forensics unit. -- Establish an utility management database system. -- Renovate interior of 4 buildings. -- Upgrade the incinerator to meet new EPA regulations. -- Renovate hospital buildings to meet ADA standards. -- Remove asbestos in 9 buildings. -- Retrofit chiller in Building 911 to meet EPA standards. -- Landscape hospital grooods. -- Relocate existing main entrance roadway. -- Demolish and remove 3 buildings.

150,000 80,000 150,000 1,000,000
210,000

F.Y.2001
505,659 150,000 1,116,200 1,500,000 253,100
3,561,000 82,800
90,000 357,655 115,362 203,580

F.Y.2002
589,202
1,500,000
332,200 334,300 350,000 109,000 518,000
150,000

F.Y. 2003 1,500,000
50,000

662

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES Capital Outlay Projected Needs for Fiscal Years 2000 Through 2003

F.Y.2000

Savannah Regional Hospital -- Renovate restrooms in 13 buildings.

Southwestern State Hospital -- Renovate 5 cottages to meet life safety code at Bainbridge. -- Replace halon ftre extinguisher system in computer room
at Thomasville. -- Replace manual entrance doors with automatic doors in 6
patient care buildings at Thomasville. -- Install utilities in vacant support services building in order to
use it for patient support activities at Thomasville. -- Install forklift accessible walk-in cooler in the warehouse
at Thomasville. -- Install cable TV system in patient living and support services
units at Thomasville. -- Demolish and remove old energy plant at Thomasville. -- Renovate inftrmary and add 3 isolation rooms, program
therapy space and storage area in Thomasville. -- Return to service a 250,000 gallon emergency water tower in
Thomasville.

65,000 99,822 1,472,678
113,997

West Central Regional Hospital -- Upgrade individual building panels throughout the campus
for monitoring and adjusting temperature from central control. -- Renovate all buildings to meet accessibility and ADA
standards. -- Replace locks and door hardware in 7 buildings. -- Install automatic door openers and security locks in 6
buildings.

335,100
987,000
300,000 148,900

MAJOR REPAIRS

Augusta Regional Hospital -- Reroof Gymnasium. -- Replace flooring in the forensics unit. -- Replace air handlers in 14 buildings. -- Replace food service equipment in Building 005.

61,000 435,281 185,000

Central State Hospital -- Repair underground utilities - Phase VI. -- Replace water lines in the central laundry. -- Rebuild steam plant - Phases II and III. -- Resurface roads and parking lots - Phases II and III. -- Reroof 6 buildings. -- Water proof buildings - Phases I and II.

221,700 453,300

F.Y. 2001 260,000 1,686,000
69,300 2,765,423
3,000,000 232,800 138,900

F.Y.2002 235,000
531,000 400,000

F.Y. 2003
112,000 63,200
126,000 91,000 680,000 512,000

663

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES Capital Outlay Projected Needs for Fiscal Years 2000 Through 2003

F.Y. 2000

Gracewood State School and Hospital -- Replace lOOO-ton absorption chiller and related equipment. -- Replace roofs on 5 buildings.

Northwest Regional Hospital -- Replace 15 ice machines in patient care units. -- Reroof 1 building. -- Install new signs with direction markers. -- Replace HVAC systems in 2 buildings. -- Test all sewer lines on campus for leaks and repair as required. -- Replace perimeter fence. -- Replace underground electrical power cables.

50,000 300,000

Savannah Regional Hospital -- Reinsulate attics in 13 buildings. -- Replace windows in 14 buildings. -- Replace HVAC systems in 12 buildings. -- Replace floor tiles in 7 patient care buildings.

200,000 145,000

Southwestern State Hospital -- Replace steam-heated flatwork iron, automatic folder and
sheet stacker in the laundry.

214,624

West Central Regional Hospital -- Replace street lights throughout the campus. -- Paint interior and exterior of 4 buildings.

376,700 57,600

F.Y. 2001 367,500 90,480
200,000

F.Y. 2002 613,000
1,000,000
235,000

F.Y. 2003 800,000
300,000 100,000 1,500,000

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Albany Regional Office Building -- Purchase northwest comer of adjacent property for annex,
design, and construction. -- Expand the DHR training center for additional meeting space.
Savannah Regional Office Building - Add roof over loading dock to divert water from basement.
Skyland Regional Office Building - Construct additional parking.

95,000

85,500 153,500

29,900 125,000

497,900

664

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES Capital Outlay Projected Needs for Fiscal Years 2000 Through 2003

RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS
Albany Regional Office Building - Retrofit fluorescent lights for energy savings and environ-
mental conservation (includes engineering study).
Savannah Regional Office Building - Retrofit fluorescent lights for energy savings and environ-
mental conservation.
MAJOR REPAIRS
Albany Regional Office Building -- Seal and restripe parking lots. -- Design and replace roof.
Savannah Regional Office Building -- Design HVAC controls and flow patterns for improved
heating and cooling. -- Replace 20 year old 170 ton chiller with 225 ton chiller.
Skyland Regional Office Building - Upgrade security of building and grounds.

F.Y. 2000
90,630 90,000
56,000 351,920 26,000
60,000

F.Y. 2001 225,000

F.Y.2002

F.Y. 2003

PUBLIC HEALTH FACILITIES
NEW CONSTRUCTION
- Design and construct office area over laboratory wing at the Waycross Regional Health Building.
RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS
Albany Regional Health Building - Purchase and install generator at the Albany Regional
Health Building (includes engineering study). - Conduct architectural study for life safety and ADA
accessibility.
Macon Regional Health Building - Conduct engineering study and install T-8 lighting system. - Conduct architectural study, evacuation and construction
of crawl space into storage area,

350,000
71,020 18,000

53,000

75,000

665

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES Capital Outlay Projected Needs for Fiscal Years 2000 Through 2003

F.Y. 2000

Waycross Regional Health Building - Conduct architectural study for life safety systems and ADA
accessibility.

25,000

MAJOR REPAIRS

Albany Regional Health Building -- Waterproof exterior walls of basement in order to allow for
safe storage of supplies.

57,000

Macon Regional Health Building - Conduct architectural study and install new electrical system
at the Macon Regional Health Building.

74,000

F.Y. 2001

F.Y. 2002

F.Y. 2003

REHABILITATION SERVICES
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Georgia Industries for the Blind - Construct additional warehouse space at the Griffm and
Bainbridge plants.
Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation -- Construct a new orthotic/prosthetic building.
RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS
Georgia Industries for the Blind -- Renovate ceiling and lighting at the Atlanta Plant. - Renovate the interior of the Bainbridge plant. -- Upgrade site drainage, landscaping and exterior lighting at
the Bainbridge plant.
Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation -- Connect dormitory to 1000 KW emergency generator. -- Install centralized HVAC system at Georgia Hall. -- Prepare campus wide master plan. -- Renovate ftrst floor of the North Wing - outpatient area. -- Renovate Joseph, W.S. Moore and Pierson Cottages for
staff housing. -- Renovate Vocational Rehabilitation dormitory. -- Install new HVAC units in 2 buildings. -- Renovate Huntington Cottage to include HVAC and other
major repairs.

224,000
3,989,250
200,000
90,230 260,390
88,400 400,000 116,600 2,500,000 207,000 70,000

163,000

543,000 208,800

205,000

666

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES Capital Outlay Projected Needs for Fiscal Years 2000 Through 2003

F.Y. 2000

F.Y. 2001

F.Y. 2002

-- Remove asbestos insulation and abandoned steam <:listribution piping at the Wilson Pool attic.
-- Install T-8 fluorescent light fixtures at Founders Hall. -- Renovate dormitory office and relocate the laundry. -- Irrigate the golf course and make it more accessible. -- Install lighting campus-wide suppression system. -- Construct roadway intersections, crosswalks and culverts at
various locations for patient safety. -- Expand and renovate the clubhouse dining area. -- Install fire sprinkler systems in 4 areas.
MAJOR REPAIRS
-- Reroof Building 2 at the Griffin Industries for the Blind. -- Replace roof of the service building at Roosevelt Warm
Springs Institute for Rehabilitation.

180,000 60,000

169,709 96,000 81,364 100,000 65,000 185,800 50,000
100,000

144,000

F.Y. 2003

OUTDOOR THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM
NEW CONSTRUCTION
-- Construct an addition to the school to accommodate student population at the Warm Springs program.
RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS
Cleveland Program -- Paint Administration Building and complete renovations to
the school. -- Renovate laundry/warehouse. -- Remove 3 old mobile homes.
Warm Springs Program -- Repair ropes course in order to bring it up to standards. -- Upgrade existing dirt roads to gravel. -- Replace existing radio system. -- Renovate/expand girls shower to include a laundry.
MAJOR REPAIRS
Cleveland Program -- Replace HVAC in Administration Building. -- Replace siding, gutters, and windows on the Administration
Building. -- Replace walk-in cooler in the kitchen.

100,000
32,400 8,000
18,000 35,000 27,500
4,500 20,000

667

2,500 37,500 17,600

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES Capital Outlay Projected Needs for Fiscal Years 2000 Through 2003

Warm Springs Program - Replace roofs on all buildings. - Replace cafeteria industrial dishwasher and ice machine.
TOTALS

F.Y. 2000

F.Y. 2001

F.Y.2002

F.Y.2003

12,000 12,000
34,859,093

12,000 19,719,832

12,000 9,262,902

24,000 6,783,100

668

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND TOURISM
Capital Outlay Projected Needs For Fiscal Years 2000 Through 2003

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTERS

F.Y. 2000

NEW CONSTRUCTION
-- Construction of storage buildings at Columbus, Plains, Sylvania and West Point.
RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS -- Renovation of lobbies at Tallapoosa and West Point. -- Installation of sprinkler systems at Columbus, Kingsland,
Savannah and Sylvania. -- Installation of fencing at Kingsland. -- Construction of a covered walkway from restroom building
to center at Valdosta.
MAJOR REPAIRS -- Repave parking lots at Savannah, Tallapoosa, and West
Point ($450,000 each). -- Repave and add to the parking lot at Valdosta. -- Repair sidewalks at all centers. -- Complete electrical rewiring at Kingsland, Tallapoosa,
Savannah and West Point. -- Replace doors separating lobby from restrooms at Kingsland,
Tallapoosa and West Pont. -- Replace restroom floors at Savannah and West Point. -- Retile restroom wall at Savannah. -- Renovate HVAC systems at Kingsland, Savannah,
Tallapoosa and West Point.

40,000
60,000
8,000 25,000
450,000 550,000
30,000 60,000 30,000
120,000

F.Y. 2001
80,000 450,000
30,000 30,000

F.Y. 2002 60,000

F.Y. 2003
450,000 30,000

GEORGIA PORTS AUTHORITY
NEW CONSTRUCTION Savannah Harbor -- Construction of Garden City Terminal- Roll onIRoll off
Warehouse. -- Construction of Savannah Harbor deepening. -- Construction of Ocean Terminal Pier Shed. -- Construction of the Intermodal Container Transportation
facility. -- Installation of 2 container cranes. -- Construction of Ocean Terminal Back-up Shed. -- Construction of Container Berth 8.

4,000,000 69,000,000

9,000,000 25,000,000

15,000,000 6,000,000

93,200,000

669

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND TOURISM
Capital Outlay Projected Needs for Fiscal Years 2000 Through 2003

F.Y. 2000

F.Y.2001

F.Y.2002

Brunswick Harbor .- Construction of Colonel's Island Auto Dock. -- Construction of a bridge over U.S. Highway 17, allowing the
transfer ofvehicles from the north side of harbor property to the south side without having to cross the highway at grade. -- Construction of a transit shed. -- Construction of Brunswick Harbor deepening.

8,600,000 1,600,000
1,700,000 55,000,000

F.Y. 2003

GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER
NEW CONSTRUCTION -- Construction of Phase IV Expansion. -- Purchase and installation of furniture, fixtures and
equipment for Phase IV Expansion.
TOTALS

190,000,000

10,000,000

331,273,000 44,590,000 21,060,000 93,680,000

670

DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
Capital Outlay Projected Needs For Fiscal Years 2000 Through 2003

,
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CAMPUSES (YDC)
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Augusta YDC - Design and construct Maintenance Building. - Design and construct Motor Pool Building. - Purchase furniture and fixtures for Academic Building. - Design and construct Laundry. - Demolish old gymnasium and construct new classrooms. - Design new Library. - Demolish old steam plant.
Lorenzo Benn YDC - Install drainage system at front entrance. - Add wing to Administration Building.
MaconYDC - Construct ballfield shelter and restroom area. - Enlarge Warehouse. - Enlarge classrooms in Academic Building. - Enlarge dining room area. - Enlarge Engine Repair Shop.
Bill E. Ireland YDC - Design and construct new Vocational School.
Wrightsville YDC - Expand maintenance shop. - Construct staff training building. - Construct storage area.

F.Y.2000 2,000,000 2,300,000
264,000 4,500,000

F.Y. 2001
350,000 1,250,000
623,000 92,000
75,000 100,000

F.Y. 2002
3,000,000 100,000 103,000 280,000 264,000 160,000
75,000

F.Y. 2003 150,000

RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS

Augusta YDC - Remodel and enclose swimming pool. - Pave parking lot and install perimeter fence. - Renovate Court Services Building. - Renovate Administration Building.

Lorenzo Benn YDC - Renovate police office. - Enlarge recreation field. - Renovate receiving building to include sprinkler system.

123,000 193,000

671

500,000 104,000

85,000 329,000 600,000

DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE Capital Outlay Projected Needs for Fiscal Years 2000 through 2003

F.Y. 2000

F.Y. 2001

F.Y. 2002

MaconYDC - Renovate 6 cottages.

413,000

Bill E. Ireland YDC - Renovate Business Office. - Refurbish Library. - Renovate Academic School.

120,000

140,000 4,750,000

Wrightsville YDC - Reconfigure entrance for metal detector and walkway.

75,000

F.Y. 2003

MAJOR REPAIRS
AugustaYDC - Replace siding on 5 buildings. - Reroof 5 buildings.
Lorenzo Benn YDC - Replace boiler in school.
Bill E. Ireland YDC - Paint interiors of 4 cottages. - Paint interiors of 5 cottages.
Wrightsville YDC - Pave perimeter road and parking lots.

600,000 125,000

600,000

120,000

79,000 130,000

REGIONAL YOUTH DETENTION CENTERS (RYDC)

NEW CONSTRUCTION

Various RYDCs - Design and construct storage buildings. - Construct 75-bed RYDC in South Central Georgia.

8,500,000

RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS

Various RYDCs - Install emergency generators. - Renovate kitchen areas.

100,000

75,000

75,000

100,000

75,000 75,000

672

DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE Capital Outlay Projected Needs for Fiscal Years 2000 through 2003

F.Y. 2000

F.Y. 2001

F.Y. 2002

F.Y. 2003

MAJOR REPAIRS
Various RYDCs -- Replace cell and exterior lighting. - Replace roofmg systems. - Replace locking systems. - Replace HVAC systems. - Replace plumbing systems. - Replace floor coverings. - Repave parking areas.

75,000 100,000

200,000 100,000 100,000 75,000 75,000 100,000

75,000 100,000
100,000 75,000

200,000 100,000 100,000 75,000 75,000 100,000

TOTALS

19,488,000

8,784,000

5,152,000

2,173,000

673

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Capital Outlay Projected Needs For Fiscal Years 2000 Through 2003

F.Y. 2000
PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC SITES

F.Y. 2001

F.Y. 2002

F.Y. 2003

PROPERTY ACQUISITION -- Land acquisition and support.

600,000

60,000

NEW CONSTRUCTION -- Construction of new and replacement facilities including
cottages, roads, camp sites, trails, and other recreational areas.
RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS -- Renovations and enhancements.
MAJOR REPAIRS -- Major repair and maintenance related actions.

1,446,052

6,728,000 28,685,000 21,575,000

2,675,022

5,622,000

7,425,000

1,400,000

1,993,500

2,461,000

3,853,500

1,373,500

COASTAL RESOURCES
MAJOR REPAIRS -- Repairs and maintenance of buoys and facilities ($78,750 in
federal fimds anticipated in each of the outyears).

71,250

71,250

71,250

41,250

WILDLIFE RESOURCES
NEW CONSTRUCTION -- Construct boating access ramps on public streams. -- Construct office and storage buildings. -- Construct wildlife education trail.
RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS -- Renovate hatcheries. -- Renovations at office and storage facilities.
MAJOR REPAIRS -- Statewide repair of facilities including buildings, ramps,
roads, docks, fishing areas, and hatcheries.

200,000 437,500
10,000
51,900 35,250
479,500

200,000 198,500
182,100
400,000

200,000 48,000 420,500

200,000
46,000 467,393

GEORGIA AGRICULTURAL EXPOSITION AUTHORITY
PROPERTY ACQUISITION -- Land acquisition for future growth.
674

2,500,000

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Capital Outlay Projected Needs For Fiscal Years 2000 Through 2003

NEW CONSTRUCTION -- ~onstruct additional restroom facilities. -- Drainage and site improvements. -- Additional office/administrative space. -- Expansion of Roquemore Conference Center, 7,500 SF. -- Expansion of BeeflDairy Arena, 16,500 SF. -- Construct roof over outside horse arena, 50,000 SF.
EQUIPMENT -- Support and maintenance vehicles and equipment.

F.Y. 2000

F.Y. 2001

F.Y.2002

F.Y. 2003

250,000 300,000

300,000 750,000

1,200,000 1,500,000

160,000

205,000

TOTALS

8,109,974 17,717,850 43,463,250 27,603,143

675

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Capital Outlay Projected Needs For Fiscal Years 2000 Through 2003

F.Y.2000

PATROL POSTS

MAJOR REPAIRS -- Miscellaneous major repairs and maintenance projects to 48
statewide patrol posts.

150,000

F.Y. 2001 150,000

F.Y. 2002 150,000

F.Y. 2003 150,000

DRIVER LICENSE FACILITIES
MAJOR REPAIRS -- Miscellaneous major repairs and maintenance projects to 8
statewide stand alone driver license facilities.

30,000

30,000

30,000

30,000

TOTALS

180,000

180,000

180,000

180,000

676

REGENTS, UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA
Capital Outlay Projected Needs For Fiscal Years 2000 Through 2003

,
RESEARCH AND REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES

F.Y. 2000

NEW CONSTRUCTION

Georgia Institute of Technology -- Computing and computer engineering center -- Distance learning/continuing education conference center

Georgia State University -- Laboratory building -- Kell Hall replacement design

Medical College of Georgia -- Wellness Center

University of Georgia -- Marine Education and Research Center - Sapelo Island -- Phase II Museum of Art and Drama -- Phase II Animal Health Research Center -- Pharmacy addition

2,100,000

Georgia Southern University -- Center for Science and Learning

Valdosta State University -- Physical facilities for campus infrastructure needs -- Center for Developmental Education -- Performing Arts Center and Department of Music

RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS

Georgia Institute of Technology -- Campus utility infrastructure renewal

2,000,000

Georgia State University -- Renovation for additional classrooms

1,620,000

Medical College of Georgia -- Upgrade campus electrical distribution system -- Upgrade utility plant

Valdosta State University -- Nevins Hall Science Building renovation

5,000,000

F.Y. 2001 37,604,000 8,500,000 14,875,000 5,000,000 7,807,275
1,900,000

F.Y. 2002
4,220,000 2,200,000 2,600,000 2,000,000 2,800,000

F.Y. 2003
34,558,000 24,300,000 6,908,224 22,500,000
26,369,228

677

REGENTS, UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA Capital Outlay Projected Needs for Fiscal Years 2000 Through 2003

F.Y. 2000

STATE UNIVERSITIES

NEW CONSTRUCTION

Armstrong Atlantic State University -- Victor Hall renovation and addition

Augusta State University -- Classroom replacement phase III

Clayton College and State University -- Continuing Education Center Phase II -- Addition to Physical Education Building -- Addition to Music Building

Fort Valley State University -- Student Service Center -- Fine Arts complex

Georgia College and State University -- Central chilled water plant

Kennesaw State University -- Classroom and office building

North Georgia College and State University -- Addition to Student Center (payback) -- Military program facility -- Continuing Education and Conference Center -- Addition to Stewart Library

2,470,800

Savannah State University -- Social and Behavioral Science/Criminal Justice Center

Southern Polytechnic State University -- Admissions Center -- Continuing EducationlProfessional Development Center

State University of West Georgia -- Health and Physical Education Annex

Armstrong Atlantic State University -- Administration Building renovation

Augusta State University -- Warehouse conversion -- Renovate University Center
678

F.Y. 2001 2,949,691 8,255,520 9,830,510
4,985,000 1,000,000
2,700,000

F.Y.2002
2,266,400
15,994,815 10,706,500 7,531,423 12,000,000 18,270,336 5,000,000

F.Y. 2003
4,800,000 2,444,000 19,957,493 3,100,000 2,600,000
600,000

REGENTS, UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA Capital Outlay Projected Needs for Fiscal Years 2000 Through 2003

Clayton College and State University -- R, enovation of science laboratories -- Renovation of upper level Student Center (payback)
Columbus State University -- Renovation of Library
Fort Valley State University -- Renovation of Veterinary Technology Building
Georgia College and State University -- Renovate Baldwin County Courthouse -- Nursing Health Science renovation
Georgia Southwestern State University -- Renovation of Jackson Hall
Savannah State University -- Math and Computer Science Building -- Renovation of Whiting Hall -- Renovation of Morgan Hall
State University of West Georgia -- Modernization of Student Center -- Aycock Hall renovation -- Melson Hall renovation
RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS
Albany State University -- Levee rehabilitation

F.Y. 2000

F.Y. 2001

F.Y. 2002

F.Y. 2003

1,500,000 2,786,350

4,689,400

1,131,386

3,700,000

4,100,000

2,400,000

10,019,570

3,900,000

1,400,000

4,900,000

2,700,000

1,600,000

4,500,000

ASSOCIATE DEGREE COLLEGES
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College -- Fine Arts/Continuing Education Center
Atlanta Metropolitan College -- Adminstration Building -- Plant Operations/Campus Safety Building
Coastal Georgia Community College -- Addition to Library -- Joint Use Facility
679

11,230,525

4,998,731

3,309,352

3,200,000

9,200,000

REGENTS, UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA Capital Outlay Projected Needs for Fiscal Years 2000 Through 2003

F.Y. 2000

Dalton College -- Center for Business and Community Development

Darton College -- Addition and renovation to Administration Building -- Addition and renovation to Student Center

DeKalb College -- Student Center, Central Campus -- Classroom & Continuing Education Building, South Campus

East Georgia College -- Gymnasium

2,700,000

Floyd College -- Indoor swimming pool -- Libraryffeclmology Center

Gainesville College -- Physical Education Building addition

Macon College -- Nursing and Health Sciences Laboratory Complex Phase II -- Continuing Education Building

Middle Georgia College -- Underground electrical distribution system -- Campus utility loop

South Georgia College -- Library addition -- Health and Physical EducationlRecreation annex

3,900,000

Waycross College -- Continuing Education and Economic Development Center -- Science laboratory and classroom addition

RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS

Dalton College -- Renovation of Gignilliat Memorial Hall

DeKalb College -- Renovation of Building C, South Campus -- Renovation of Building D, Central Campus

4,600,000

F.Y. 2001 4,900,000 3,300,000 5,205,000 1,900,000
14,215,664
1,806,000

F.Y. 2002 6,619,978
3,600,000 1,500,000 4,200,000
2,792,000

F.Y. 2003
5,727,500 6,700,000 6,893,042 4,800,000 2,693,176 3,600,000

680

REGENTS, UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA Capital Outlay Projected Needs for Fiscal Years 2000 Through 2003

Macon College -- I;ibrary renovation
Middle Georgia College -- Renovation of Old Browning Hall -- Renovation of Peacock and Wiggs Hall

F.Y. 2000

F.Y. 2001

F.Y. 2002

F.Y. 2003

3,845,400

2,400,000

3,500,000

OTHER PROJECTS
PROPERTY ACQUISITION
Georgia Military College -- Purchase land for Valdosta campus
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Skidaway Institute -- Facilities AdministrationlEngineering Building -- Addition to Life Sciences building
Georgia Military College -- Gynmasium -- Academic Building -- Masterplan development for Valdosta campus -- Design and construction of Valdosta facility -- Design and construction of education facility
TOTALS

100,000

500,000

1,000,000

2,059,326

4,500,000 8,000

500,000 400,000

10,000,000 3,000,000

49,787,432 165,640,391 139,266,777 202,360,015

681

STATE SOIL ANDWATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Capital Outlay Projected Needs For Fiscal Years 2000 Through 2003

F.Y. 2000

WATERSHED STRUCTURES

RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS -- Upgrade Category 1 watershed structures to bring dams into
compliance with the State's Safe Dams Act.

1,468,294

F.Y. 2001 1,393,578

F.Y. 2002 1,496,072

F.Y. 2003 1,579,852

TOTALS

1,468,294

1,393,578

1,496,072

1,579,852

682

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION
Capital Outlay Projected Needs For Fiscal Years 2000 Through 2003

TECHNICAL INSTITUTES
NEW CONSTRUCTION Altamaha Technical Institute -- Multipurpose Building, 22,000 SF.
Athens Technical Institute -- Classroom Building, 55,000 SF.
Augusta Technical Institute -- Classroom/Student Services Building, 55,000 SF.
Carroll Technical Institute -- Classroom Building, 50,000 SF.
DeKalb Technical Institute -- Allied Health Building, 60,000 SF.
Griffin Technical Institute -- Multipurpose Building, 55,000 SF.
Savannah Technical Institute -- Allied Health Building, 50,000 SF. -- Technical Trades Building, 50,000 SF.
South Georgia Technical Institute -- Manufacturing Center, 50,000 SF.

F.Y.2000

F.Y.2001

F.Y.2002

F.Y.2003

2,919,735

290,000

7,237,800

290,000

7,237,800

264,000

6,585,000

315,600

7,890,225

295,000

7,368,375

300,000

7,000,000 264,000

6,585,000

6,579,195

RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS -- Various renovations and improvements for all technical
institutes statewide.
TOTALS

12,000,000

11,000,000

10,000,000

10,000,000

22,963,530

47,635,400

23,822,800

10,000,000

683

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Capital Outlay Projected Needs For Fiscal Years 2000 Through 2003

F.Y. 2000
HIGHWAY PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

F.Y. 2001

F.Y. 2002

F.Y. 2003

NEW CONSTRUCTION Federal Road Programs -- State match requirement for federal road program projects.

161,250,000

167,500,000

173,750,000

181,250,000

State Road Programs -- Construction related projects for the state road program. -- Continue work on the Governor's Road Improvement
Program. -- Continue work on the four-laning and passing lanes road
program.

62,000,000 63,200,000 64,200,000 65,400,000 225,000,000 225,000,000 225,000,000 225,000,000
25,000,000 25,000,000 25,000,000 25,000,000

HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE AND BETTERMENTS

RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS -- Resurfacing and rehabilitation on-system roads and bridges. -- Resurfacing and rehabilitation off-system roads and
bridges.

50,000,000 50,000,000

50,000,000 50,000,000

50,000,000 50,000,000

50,000,000 50,000,000

INTER-MODAL TRANSFER FACILITIES

PROPERTY ACQUISITION -- Freight rail line acquisition.

5,000,000

4,000,000

5,000,000

4,000,000

NEW CONSTRUCTION -- Construct the Atlanta Mu1timodal Transfer Facility
($125,000,000 total state and federal).

10,000,000

10,000,000

5,000,000

Rail Passenger Authority -- Macon Intercity and Athens Commuter Rail corridors
development.

80,000,000

60,000,000 60,000,000

RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS -- Allport development and improvement projects. -- Freight rail rehabilitation projects.

6,865,834 4,000,000

4,098,115 6,000,000

4,887,032 5,000,000

4,500,000 5,000,000

FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS -- Major renovations of DOT owned buildings.

3,000,000

3,000,000

3,000,000

3,000,000

TOTALS

682,115,834 684

667,798,115

670,837,032

613,150,000

APPENDIX

STATE FUNDS SURPLUS

General Assembly Audits and Accounts, Department of
Judicial Branch
Administrative Services, Department of Agency for the Removal ofHazardous Materials Agriculture, Department of Banking and Finance, Department of Community Affairs, Department of Corrections, Department of Defense, Department of Education, State Board of Forestry Commission, State Georgia Bureau of Investigation Governor, Office of the Human Resources, Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism, Department of Insurance, Office of Commissioner of Juvenile Justice, Department of Labor, Department of Law, Department of Medical Assistance, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Pardons and Paroles, Board of Public Safety, Department of Public Service Commission Regents, University System of Georgia Revenue, Department of Secretary of State, Office of Soil and Water Conservation Commission, State Student Finance Commission, Georgia Teachers' Retirement System Technical and Adult Education, Department of Transportation, Department of Veterans Service, Department of Workers' Compensation, State Board of
Total Surplus
Audited State Funds Surplus, June 30 Estimated State Funds Surplus, June 30 Unallotted State Funds Lapse, June 30 Estimated Lottery Funds Surplus, June 30
Total Surplus

Fiscal Year 1996
2,736,911.00 108,822.78

Fiscal Year 1997
4,161,760.16 95,758.92

344,885.35

307,592.07

2,353,246.50 356.33
611,818.31 493,684.13 360,398.75 9,930,684.17
28,035.02 7,979,525.39
645,886.21 0.00
1,104,383.68 14,964,684.53
114,970.30 1,551,226.95
837,851.48 103,798.82 506,700.31 23,393,999.73 256,363.49 59,465.91 295,222.26 332,551.91 1,184,049.37 490,493.76 901,892.25
3,654.69 4,246,788.71
0.00 1,196,725.72
636,624.66 177,129.47 54,378.00
78,007,209.94
68,270,311.67
13,442,136.50 9,736,898.27
91,449,346.44

5,041,292.34
692,333.91 42,058.71
352,148.95 3,238,413.33
94,745.22 12,117,295.53
722,601.92 19,750.27
1,530,790.53 29,433,122.34
384,157.54 657,492.55 852,125.16
98,942.74 519,747.93 4,213,607.20 139,558.83 133,523.68 179,805.64
5,945.26 7,259,819.94 1,116,118.17 1,606,999.15
9,588.73 2,186,145.40
541,591.11 859,604.07 1,788,368.31 402,634.64 181,497.50
.80,986,937.75
63,932,884.93 22,789,739.00 17,054,052.82
103,776,676.75

686

IMPACT OF CAPITAL OUTLAY PROGRAM ON THE F.Y. 1999 RECOMMENDED BUDGET
The Capital Outlay Program consists of projects and activities to: acquire property; procure equipment; develop and construct new facilities and structures; renovate, enlarge, enhance, preserve, and improve existing facilities and structures; and conduct major repairs to ensure capital assets achieve their service life. Funding is considered in the Capital Outlay Program for projects that are primarily facility related, non-recurring on an annual basis, and it is deemed desirable to request and recommend funding separate from the operating budget for ongoing agency expenses. For example, annual motor vehicle replacements and other routine equipment needs are usually funded as part of an agency's general operating budget.
The Capital Outlay Program impacts the state's operating budget through a mix of debt service payments for bondfunded projects and "pay-as-you-go" financing using lottery and cash revenues. Also, as completed capital projects become operational, there may be associated additional operating expenses. The following table summarizes the impact of the Capital Outlay Program on the F.Y. 1999 Recommended Budget.

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Existing Obligations, Issued Debt Service Bond Funded F.Y. 1999 Projects, New Debt Service Subtotal, Debt
Cash Funded KY. 1999 Projects
F.Y. 1999 Additional Operating Cost of Newly Completed State Projects
Total

355,253,170 63,093,540
418,346,710 263,641,174
56,160,000 738,147,884

In summary, $738 million of the F.Y. 1999 Recommended Budget directly supports the Capital Outlay Program, representing 5.9 percent of the total F.Y. 1999 Recommended Budget. Also, as the major capital projects recommended in F.Y. 1999 are completed, there will be additional operating expenses in future years. The total future additional operational impact of the recommended F.Y. 1999 capital projects is estimated at $23 million on an annual basis.
The state has developed and maintains a sound debt management plan, overseen by a Debt Management Advisory Committee, for the effective and prudent use of debt in addressing Georgia's growing capital needs. In recognition of the state's sound fiscal policies, moderate debt levels well within constitutional and statutory controls, conservative revenue estimates, a diverse and strong economy, and responsive leadership, the state currently enjoys trip1e-A ratings from Moody's, Fitch, and Standard & Poor's.

687

FINANCING CAPITAL OUTLAY NEEDS THROUGH THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT

In November of 1972, the voters of the State of Georgia approved a comprehensive amendment to the Constitution of 1945 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 1523, et seq.), which pennitted the state to fmance its needs directly through the issuance of general obligation debt. Prior to the adoption of the amendment, the state's capital outlay needs were met through the issuance of bonds by 10 separate state authorities and secured by lease rental agreements between the authorities and various state departments and agencies. The provisions of the amendment were implemented by the General Assembly in 1973 with the enactment ofthe act, and the constitutionality of the new system of state fmancing was favorably adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Georgia in a decision rendered on July 16,1974, in Sears v. State ofGeorgia, 232 Ga. 547 (1974). In November of 1982, the voters of the State of Georgia ratified anew state constitution which became effective July 1, 1983, and such new constitution continues the amendment in full force and effect.
Geo..gia State Financing and Investment Commission
The commission is an agency and instrumentality of the state and its members are the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the State Auditor, the Attorney General, the Director of the Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services, and the Commissioner of Agriculture.
The commission is responsible for the issuance of all public debt of the state, including general obligation debt and guaranteed revenue debt. The commission is further responsible for the proper application ofthe proceeds of such debt to the pwposes for which it is incurred.

The commission has two statutory divisions, a Financing and Investment Division and a Construction Division, each administered by a director who reports directly to the commission. The Financing and Investment Division perfonns all services relating to the issuance of public debt, the investment and accounting of all proceeds derived from the incurring of general obligation debt or such other amounts as may be appropriated to the commission for capital outlay pwposes, the management of other state debt, and all financial advisory matters pertaining thereto. The Construction Division is responsible for all construction and construction-related matters resulting from the issuance of public debt or from any such other amounts as may be appropriated to the commission for capital outlay pwposes, except that in the case of bond proceeds for public road and bridge construction or reconstruction, the commission contracts with the Department of Transportation or the Georgia Highway Authority for the supervision of and contracting for designing, planning, building, rebuilding, constructing, improving, operating, owning, maintaining, leasing, and managing of public roads and bridges for which general obligation debt has been authorized and in all other cases when the commission shall contract with a state department, authority, or agency for the acquisition or construction of projects under the policies, standards, and operating procedures established by the commission. The Construction Division is also responsible for performing such construction-related services for state agencies and instrumentalities as may be assigned to the commission by executive order of the Governor.

688

CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY BOND LIMITATIONS

The State of Georgia's Constitution and various laws set limits on the indebtedness that can be incurred by the state and its various institutions, departments, and agencies. The following describes these limits and also provides certain selected budgetary and fmancial data.

Appropriations and Debt Limitations
Article III, Section IX, Paragraph IV(b) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia (the "Constitution") provides:
"The General Assembly shall not appropriate fimds for any given fiscal year which, in aggregate, exceed a sum equal to the amount of unappropriated surplus expected to have accrued in the state treasury at the beginning of the fiscal year together with an amount not greater than the total treasury receipts from existing revenue sources anticipated to be collected in the fiscal year, less refimds, as estimated in the budget report and amendments thereto. Supplementary appropriations, if any, shall be made in the manner provided in Paragraph V of this section of the Constitution; but in no event shall a supplementary Appropriations Act continue in force and effect beyond the expiration of the General Appropriations Act in effect when such supplementary Appropriations Act was adopted and approved."
Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph I(c), (d), (e), and (f) of the Constitution provides that the state may incur public debt of two types for public purposes: general obligation debt and guaranteed revenue debt. General obligation debt may be incurred to acquire, construct, develop, extend, enlarge, or improve land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment, or facilities of the state, its agencies, departments, institutions, and certain state authorities, to provide educational facilities for county and independent school systems, to provide public library facilities for county and independent school systems, counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, to make loans to counties, municipal cOlporations, political subdivisions, local authorities, and other local government entities for water or sewerage facilities or systems, and to make loans to local government entities for regional or multijurisdictional solid waste recycling or solid waste facilities or systems. Guaranteed revenue debt may be incurred by guaranteeing the payment of certain revenue obligations issued by an instrumentality ofthe state as set forth in said subparagraph (f) of Paragraph I, Section IV, Article VII of the Constitution. Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph II(b)(e) of the Constitution further provides that:
"(b) No debt may be incurred under subparagraphs (c), (d), and (e) of Paragraph I of this section or Paragraph

V of this section at any time when the highest aggregate annual debt service requirements for the then current year or any subsequent year for outstanding general obligation debt and guaranteed revenue debt, including the proposed debt, and the highest aggregate annual payments for the then current year or any subsequent fiscal year ofthe state under all contracts then in force to which the provisions of the second paragraph ofArticle IX, Section VI, Paragraph I(a) of the Constitution of 1976 are applicable, exceed 10 percent of the total revenue receipts, less refimds, of the state treasury in the fISCal year immediately preceding the year in which any such debt is to be incurred.
(c) No debt may be incurred under subparagraphs (c) and (d) of Paragraph I ofthis section at any time when the term of the debt is in excess of 25 years.
(d) No guaranteed revenue debt may be incurred to fmance water or sewage treatment facilities or systems when the highest aggregate annual debt service requirements for the then current year or any subsequent fiscal year of the state for outstanding or proposed guaranteed revenue debt for water facilities or systems or sewerage facilities or systems exceed one percent of the total revenue receipts less refimds, of the state treasury in the fiscal year immediately preceding the year in which any debt is to be incurred.
(e) The aggregate amount of guaranteed revenue debt incurred to make loans for educational purposes that may be outstanding at any time shall not exceed $18 million. and the aggregate amount of guaranteed revenue debt incurred to purchase, or to lend or deposit against the security of, loans for educational purposes that may be outstanding at any time shall not exceed $72 million. "
In addition, Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph IV of the Constitution provides:
"The state, and all state institutions, departments, and agencies of the state are prohibited from entering into any contract, except contracts pertaining to guaranteed revenue debt, with any public agency, public corporation, authority, or similar entity if such contract is intended to constitute security for bonds or other obligations issued by any such public agency, public cOlporation, or authority and, in the event any contract between the state, or any

689

CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY BOND LIMITATIONS

state institution, department, or agency ofthe state and any public agency, public corporation, authority, or similar entity, or any revenues from any such contract, is pledged or assigned as security for the repayment of bonds or other obligations, then and in either such event, the appropriation or expenditure of any funds of the state for the payment of obligations under any such contract shall likewise be prohibited."
Article VII, SectionN, Paragraph I(b) of the Constitution provides that the state may incur:
"Public debt to supply a temporary deficit in the state treasury in any :fISCal year created by a delay in collecting the taxes ofthat year. Such debt shall not exceed, in the

aggregate, five percent of the total revenue receipts, less refunds, of the state treasury in the fiscal year immediately preceding the year in which such debt is incurred. The debt incurred shall be repaid on or before the last day of the fiscal year in which it is incurred out of taxes levied for that fiscal year. No such debt may be incurred in any fiscal year under the provisions of this subparagraph (b) ifthere is then outstanding unpaid debt from any previous fiscal year which was incurred to supply a temporary deficit in the state treasury."
No such debt has been incurred under this provision since its inception.

690

PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST OWED ON OUTSTANDING BONDS

The following table sets forth the aggregate fiscal year debt service of the State of Georgia on all outstanding bonds, as of November 30, 1997.

Fiscal Year
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total

General Obligation
Debt Principal
$127,385,000 306,270,000 305,920,000 248,590,000 257,430,000 258,940,000 286,640,000 303,855,000 321,180,000 316,375,000 277,230,000 282,345,000 300,920,000 290,345,000 244,390,000 191,285,000 150,600,000 123,505,000 61,365,000 670,000 4,500,000
$4,659,740,000

Authority Debt
Principal $0
$0

Guaranteed Revenue Debt Principal

Total Principal

Total Interest

Total Debt Service

$0 8,035,000 8,510,000 9,030,000 9,585,000 10,160,000 10,800,000 11,490,000 12,235,000 13,035,000 13,545,000 14,455,000 15,430,000 16,475,000 17,590,000

$127,385,000 314,305,000 314,430,000 257,620,000 267,015,000 269,100,000 297,440,000 315,345,000 333,415,000 329,410,000 290,775,000 296,800,000 316,350,000 306,820,000 261,980,000 191,285,000 150,600,000 123,505,000 61,365,000 670,000 4,500,000

$155,516,768 275,441,051 256,099,645 238,333,438 222,165,016 206,171,638 189,091,173 170,091,920 150,052,319 129,852,033 109,586,853
90,725,158 71,598,912 52,613,125 35,271,420 21,863,333 12,873,753 6,318,086
1,223,033 108,788 50,625

$282,901,768 589,746,051 570,529,645 495,953,438 489,180,016 475,271,638 486,531,173 485,436,920 483,467,319 459,262,033 400,361,853 387,525,158 387,948,912 359,433,125 297,251,420 213,148,333 163,473,753 129,823,086 62,588,033 778,788 4,550,625

$170,375,000 $4,830,115,000 $2,395,048,083 $7,225,163,083

Source: Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission

693

STATE DEBT AS PERCENTAGE OF NET TREASURY RECEIPTS
The following sets forth the highest aggregate annual debt service, including recommended debt, as a percentage of the net treasury receipts for the prior fiscal year. The maximum percentage allowed by the current state Constitution is 10 percent. Prior to July 1, 1983, the maximum percentage allowed by the Constitution was 15 percent.

Fiscal Year 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989

Highest Annual Debt Service $632,845,520 (Est) 591,879,081 (Est.) 588,641,451 568,226,855 504,930,220 491,857,523 431,894,693 392,743,216 387,732,035 369,685,654 376,504,953

Prior Year Net TreasUIY Receipts
$11,897,453,880 (Est) 11,905,829,999 11,166,835,592 10,303,573,061 9,409,526,943 8,346,376,907 7,452,615,507 7,295,236,287 7,196,336,132 6,467,686,421 5,890,910,203

Percentage 5.3% (Estimate) 5.0% (Estimate) 5.3% 5.5% 5.4% 5.9% 5.8% 5.4% 5.4% 5.7% 6.4%

Debt as a Percentage of Prior Year Net Receipts

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694

AUTHORIZED POSITIONS

Departments/Agencies
Administrative Services, Department of Agriculture, Department of . Banking and Finance, Department of Community Affairs, Department of Corrections, Department of Defense, Department of Education, State Board of Employees' Retirement System Forestry Commission, State Georgia Bureau of Investigation Georgia State Finance and Investment Commission Governor, Office of the Human Resources, Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism, Department of Insurance, Office of Commissioner of Juvenile Justice, Department of Labor, Department of Law, Department of Medical Assistance, Department of Merit System of Personnel Administration Natural Resources, Department of Public Safety, Department of Public Service Commission Revenue, Department of Secretary of State, Office of Soil and Water Conservation Commission Student Finance Commission, Georgia Teachers' Retirement System Technical and Adult Education, Department of Transportation, Department of Veterans Service, Department of Workers' Compensation, State Board of
Total (Without Regents)
Regents, University System of Georgia
Total (With Regents)

Fiscal Year 1997 Fiscal Year 1998 Fiscal Year 1999

1,041 881 141 298
15,228 284 920 44 773 739 28 300
15,731 210 325
3,004 1,920
175 306 209 1,867 2,093 140 1,380 414
26 7 82 3,011 6,432 129 163

1,026 871 140 102
14,948 284 751 45 752 739 28 290
15,166 215 329
3,160 1,970
175 306 205 1,471 2,059 140 1,380 411
27 7 88 3,466 6,328 129 162

1,110 871 140 126
15,326 284 760 45 722 741 28 291
13,972 203 329
3,579 1,970
175 356 201 1,477 2,069 152 1,417 411
29 8
88 3,442 6,328
129 162

58,301

57,170

56,941

33,338 91,639

34,349 91,519

34,329 91,270

695

F.Y. 2000 DEPARTMENT BUDGET ESTIMATES

The Redirection Budget process used for Fiscal Year 1999 incorporates a multi-year estimating process required of state agencies. Agencies were required to estimate future costs of their Fiscal Year 1999 redirection level request. Estimating future cost of actions taken in any budget year should be an integral part of the budget decision making process. Agencies were asked to include Fiscal Year 2000 estimates of their redirection budget level and future operating costs associated with capital outlay projects. The table below is a summary of the agencies' Fiscal Year 2000 estimate of their Fiscal Year 1999 redirection budget level request.

Departments/Agencies
Administrative Services, Department of Agriculture, Department of Banking and Finance, Department of Community Affairs, Department of Corrections, Department of Defense, Department of Education, State Board of Forestry Commission, State Georgia Bureau of Investigation Governor, Office of the Human Resources, Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism, Department of Insurance, Office of Commissioner of Juvenile Justice, Department of Labor, Department of Law, Department of Medical Assistance, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Public Safety, Department of Public School Employees' Retirement System Public Service Commission Regents, University System of Georgia Revenue, Department of Secretary of State, Office of Soil and Water Conservation Commission Student Finance Commission, Georgia Teachers'Retirement System Technical and Adult Education, Department of Transportation, Department of Veterans Service, Department of Workers' Compensation, State Board of
TOTAL STATE GENERAL FUNDS

F.Y. 1999 Requests
47,178,955 46,739,214
9,758,152 81,730,564 798,369,825 5,767,008 4,533,828,354 36,913,346 61,780,784 33,692,611 1,281,194,826 23,379,020 16,232,250 261,172,115 22,244,229 13,849,869 1,344,308,705 105,878,664 119,133,136 15,110,000 8,687,584 1,479,199,732 98,201,516 31,659,544 2,143,075 35,811,110 3,800,000 238,439,461 286,876,539 20,593,156 11,409,497
11,075,082,841

F.Y. 2000 Estimates
41,832,641 46,141,726
9,682,172 26,511,584 745,974,210 4,384,492 4,622,406,737 35,313,346 48,567,933 29,495,221 544,736,431 19,903,684 16,232,250 176,115,038 21,007,153 13,253,464 1,359,201,152 91,312,781 114,558,491 15,110,000 8,324,764 1,485,194,425 92,977,527 31,232,527 2,143,075 34,598,160 3,916,000 232,614,908 1,580,024,657 20,356,806 11,005,607
11,484,128,962

696

BASIS OF BUDGETING AND ACCOUNTING

BUDGETING
The annual budget of the State of Georgia is prepared on the modified accrual basis utilizing encumbrance accounting with the following exceptions: federal and certain other revenues are accrued based on the unexecuted portion of long-tenn contracts; and intrafund transactions are disclosed as revenues and expenditures.
The budget represents departmental appropriations recommended by the Governor and adopted by the General Assembly prior to the beginning of the fiscal year. Annual appropriated budgets are adopted at the department level.
The appropriated budget covers most governmental funds included in the state reporting entity but excludes the special revenue fund, capital project funds. and certain debt service funds which are not subject to appropriation. The budget includes certain proprietary funds, the college and university funds, and the administrative cost of operating certain employee retirement systems.
All unencumbered annual appropriations lapse at fiscal year end unless otherwise specified by constitutional or statutory provisions. Supplementary and amended appropriations may be enacted during the next legislative session by the same process used for original appropriations.
Encumbrances are used to indicate the intent to purchase goods or services. Liabilities and expenditures are recorded upon issuance of completed purchase orders. Goods or services need not have been received for liabilities and expenditures to be recorded.
ACCOUNTING
The accounting and financial reporting treatment applied to a fund is detennined by its measurement focus. All governmental funds and expendable trust funds are accounted for using a current financial resources measurement focus. With this measurement focus, only current assets and current liabilities generally are included on the balance sheet. Operating statements of these funds present increases (i.e., revenues and other financing resources) and decreases (i.e., expenditures and other fmancing uses) in net current assets.
All proprietary funds, nonexpendable trust funds and pension trust funds are accounted for on a flow of economic resources measurement focus. With this measurement focus, all assets and liabilities associated with the operation of these funds are included on the balance sheet. Fund equity (i.e., net total assets) is segregated into contributed capital and retained earnings components. Proprietary fund

type operating statements present increases (e.g., revenues; and decreases (e.g., expenses) in net total assets.
The modified accrual basis of accounting is used by all governmental fund types, expendable trust funds and agency funds. Under the modified accrual basis of accounting, revenues are recognized when susceptible to accrual (i.e., when they become both measurable and available). "Measurable" means the amount of the transaction can be detennined and "available" collectible within the current period or soon enough thereafter to be used to pay liabilities of the current period. Principal revenue sources which are susceptible to accrual include income taxes, sales and use taxes, federal grants and shared revenues.
Revenues applicable to expenditure-driven programs, however, may be accrued based on the unexecuted portion of contracts for goods and services. Expenditures are recorded when the related fund liability is incurred, as required by general accepted accounting principles (GAAP), with the exception of year-end encumbrances which are recorded as expenditures rather than as a reservation of fund balance. Principal and interest on generallong-tenn debt are recorded as fund liabilities when due or when amounts have been accumulated in the debt service fund for payments to be made early in the subsequent fiscal year.
The accrual basis of accounting, as required by GAAP, is utilized by proprietary fund types, nonexpendable trust funds and pension trust funds with the exception of certain individual pension trust funds and internal service funds (risk management funds) which are reported essentially on the cash basis.
Under the accrual basis of accounting, revenues are recorded when earned and expenses are recorded at the time liabilities are incurred. Depreciation of fixed assets has not been reported for all funds included within the proprietary fund types as required by GAAP.
The College and University Funds are reported using the modified accrual basis of accounting (which is materially the same as the accrual basis of accounting applicable to colleges and universities), with the exception that contractual obligations for services which have not been perfonned and for goods which have not been delivered at the end of the fiscal year are recognized as expenditures and liabilities in fmancial statements prepared by the State Auditor.
As permitted by generally accepted accounting principles for colleges and universities, no depreciation is provided for the physical properties.

697

GLOSSARY

ADJUSTED BASE-The beginning point for development of the state budget for F.Y. 1999. The adjusted base consists of the F.Y. 1998 Annual Operating Budget, less non-recurring expenditures, plus the amount to annualize the F.Y. 1998 pay forperfonnance.
AGENCY FUNDS-Funds collected by the various agencies of state government and retained to be spent on agency programs. These ftmds are estimated in the Governor's Budget Report and the Appropriations Act. The agencies can change the amount of these funds by amendments to the Annual Operating Budget based on actual collections during the year. Also known as Other Funds.
ALLOTMENT: The authorization for a state agency to withdraw ftmds from the state treasury for expenditure. Before each fiscal year begins, agencies must :fIle an annual operating budget plan based on an Appropriations Act. Allotments are requested quarterly based on the plan. Once a quarterly allotment is approved for an agency, that agency can draw ftmds as needed.
AMENDED BUDGET REPORT-A document submitted by the Governor to the General Assembly in which the Governor recommends spending changes in the current fiscal year for the agencies of state government. The Amended Budget Report can involve budget additions, budget deletions or transfers of ftmds within agency object classes. Also known as the "supplemental budget" or the "little budget."
ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET (AOB}-A plan for annual expenditures based on the Appropriations Act, by agency and ftmctional budget. The plan details a level of expenditure by object class for a given fiscal year and must be approved by OPB before taking effect.
ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AMEND-MENTRevisions to the annual operating budget which must be submitted to OPB for approval. Typically, these revisions are due to the receipt of ftmding that was not included during the appropriations process or transfer of ftmds from one activity/ftmction to another.
APPROPRIATION-An authorization by the General Assembly to a state agency to spend, from public ftmds, a sum of money not in excess of the sum specified for the purposes in the authorization.
APPROPRIATIONS ACT-Legislation that has been passed by the General Assembly to authorize expenditure of state, federal and other ftmds during a given fiscal year. While under consideration, it is called an appropriations bill.

ATTACHED AGENCIES-Small agencies are sometimes attached to a larger state agency for "administrative purposes only" to reduce administrative costs by consolidation. These small agencies operate autonomously but receive ftmding through the larger agency. Authorities by law cannot directly receive state funds and are attached to budgeted state agencies for any state appropriations that might occur.
ATTRITION-A means of reducing state employment, especially during economic slowdowns, by eliminating positions as they become vacant rather than filling them with new employees.
AUSTERITY REDUCTIONS-Spending cuts throughout all departments of state government as a result of slower growth in revenues than expected, resulting in projected shortfalls in anticipated revenue growth.
AUTHORITY-A public corporation fonned to undertake a state responsibility that operates in a competitive financial and business environment and should be run like a business corporation. Most authorities generate revenue and need to operate without the strict regiment of rules that confine most departments of government. Authorities usually have the power to issue revenue bonds to construct facilities.
BUDGET-A complete fmancial plan for a specific fiscal year as proposed in the Governor's Budget Report and as modified and adopted by appropriations and revenue acts.
BUDGET ACCOUNTABILITY AND PLANNING ACT-An Act passed by the 1993 General Assembly that ftmdamentally changed Georgia's budget process. The Act made accountability and efficiency the driving forces behind budget decisions, as well as the attainment of agreed-upon directors which have been outlined in comprehensive strategic plans for the state and each of its agencies. Through the implementation of Results-Based Budgeting, which is now underway, expenditures will be more closely linked to program achievements and results. The measure mandated an ongoing review of agency continuation budgets and a more detailed review of expenditures at the individual program level. Procedures and requirements for grant awards by state agencies also were established.
BUDGET CLASS-See object class.
BUDGET CYCLE--A period of time in which a specific' budget is in effect, usually 12 months. See fiscal year for dates applying to state and federal budgets.
BUDGET ESTIMATE--A statement which accompanies' explanations, as required by state law, in which a budget

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unit states its fmancial requirements and requests for appropriations. Also known as an agency's budget request, which must be submitted to OPB by September I of each year.
,BUDGET MESSAGE-A speech by the Governor to the General Assembly in which the Governor outlines his spending proposals and revenue projections, including recommendations for increasing or decreasing revenues, that are embodied in an accompanying budget document. The formal budget message, dealing primarily with the following year's budget, is made to a joint session during the ftrst week that the Legislature convenes. A speech detailing the Governor's Amended Budget recommendations is made to a joint session of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees during the week before the session.

programs related to providing and maintaining an adequate system ofpublic roads and bridges.
DEBT LIMITATION-The State Constitution places a ceiling on state indebtedness by limiting general obligation bond debt service payments to 10 percent of net treasury receipts for the prior ftscal year.
EMERGENCY FUND-An appropriation to the Office of the Governor that is set aside for the Governor to provide grants to state agencies to meet emergency needs. Grants from the fund cannot involve a recurring obligation.
ENHANCEMENT FUNDS-Funding in F.Y. 1999 for required services that are above the 100 percent adjusted base level. Agency requests for enhancement funds were limited to 4.5 percent of the adjusted base budget.

BUDGET REPORT-A document which displays all programs, efforts and expenditures which are recommended by the Governor for each agency during a speciftc ftscal year. The Budget Report includes the Governor's official estimate of state revenue to be collected during the ftscal year and details any surplus, reserve or other funds that are available for expenditure. The fund availability outlined by the Governor determines the size of the budget for any given year. The Budget Report for the following year is also known as the "big budget," the "outyear budget" and the "Governor's budget." The Amended Budget Report, which recommends changes to the budget in effect when it is presented, is known as the "little budget."
BUDGET UNIT-A department, board, COtnrnlSSlOn, office, institution or other unit of organization which has, under general law, an independent existence and thus is authorized to receive and expend an appropriation. An agency may have one or more budget units in the Appropriations Act.
CAPITAL OUTLAY-Funds designated speciftcally to acquire, construct, renovate or repair public facilities. These funds can be appropriated in cash-from state general funds, lottery funds or other funds-or be provided through the sale of general obligation bonds or revenue bonds.
CONFEENCE COMMITTEE-A group of six legislators-three Representatives and three Senators-who are appointed by the presiding officers of the respective hours to reconcile different versions of the appropriations bill and other legislation that have been passed by the House and Senate.
DEDICATED FUNDS-Funds collected from a speciftc revenue source that must be appropriated for a speciftc expenditure. An example in Georgia is motor fuel tax funds, which must be constitutionally appropriated for

ENTITLEMENT PROGRAMS-Certain programs, usually federal in origin, that provide beneftts to individuals based on speciftc eligibility requirements. Medicaid is the largest entitlement program operated by the state.
FEDERAL FUNDS-Funding from the federal government to pay for all or portions of specillc programs. Often, federal funds require a state fund "match" in order to receive the federal allocation.
FISCAL AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEE-Twenty members of the House of Representatives and the Senate comprise the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee, which is authorized to meet when the General Assembly is not in session to consider ftscal affairs transfers as described below at the request of the Governor. The membership includes the House Speaker and four other State Representatives appointed by the Speaker, the Lieutenant Governor and four Senators appointed by the Lieutenant Governor, and ftve members of each house appointed by the Governor.
FISCAL AFFAIRS TRANSFERS-Appropriations are made through allocations to speciftc object classes, and funds must be spent within those object classes. Language in each Appropriations Act states that " ...no funds whatsoever, shall be transferred between object classes without the prior approval of at least II members of the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee in a meeting called to consider said transfers. This... sha11 apply to all funds of each budget unit whatever source derived." Fiscal affairs transfers can be considered at any time at the Governor's request but are usually considered near the end of the ftscal year to help agencies to meet emergency needs and to address unanticipated budget problems.
FISCAL YEAR-Any 12-month period at the end in which fmancial accOlmts are balanced. The state ftscal year

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begins July 1 and ends June 30. The federal fiscal year begins October 1 and ends September 30.

or by the State Office of Planning and Budget pursuant to a legislative authorization.

FRINGE BENEFITS-Benefits that are provided to state employees over and above their salaries, as an inducement to employment. These benefits include retirement, health insurance and employer Social Security contributions. Fringe benefits equal about 36 percent of an employee's salary.
FUNCTIONAL BUDGET-A group of related activities aimed at accomplishing a major service or program for which a unit of government is responsible. Used synonymously with activity.
GENERAL FUNDS-State money that is used for general pmposes of state government and is not dedicated to a specific agency or program. General funds are derived from taxes, fees and other general revenues and are appropriated to fmance the ordinary operations of governmental units.
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS-Bonds sold by the state to fund major capital outlay projects or for the management of state debt. The bonds are backed by "the full faith, credit and taxing power of the state."
GUARANTEED REVENUE BONDS-State-sold bonds which have the principal and interest payable from earnings of a public enterprise. The state is required by law to appropriate one year's debt payment and to retain the total at that level until the bonds have been retired. Guaranteed Revenue Bonds can only be issued for specific pmposes as outlined in the State Constitution.
INDIGENT CARE TRUST FUNDS-A program that involves the use of Medicaid funds to compensate disproportionate share hospitals for indigent care and to support expanding primary care programs. Participating hospitals make payments into the Trust Fund, and these payments are used to match with Medicaid funds. Most of the funds are then returned to the hospitals, with a small amount used for state-level programs. An amendment to the State Constitution authorized the newly revamped program.

LAPSE-The automatic termination of an appropriation. Since most appropriations are made for a single fiscal year, any unexpended or unencumbered fund balances at the end of the fiscal year lapse into the state's general treasury, unless otherwise provided by law. There are two kinds of lapses. Non-allotted lapses occur when appropriations are never allotted to a state agency for expenditure and automatically revert to the state treasury on June 30 of each year. Audited lapses occur when budgeted funds are allotted to a state agency for expenditure but are not spent. These unspent funds are identified and lapsed by the State Auditor in the annual audit of each state agency.

LAPSE FACTOR-A budgeting tool that withholds funds from appropriations, based on anticipated employee turnover and lower employee replacement costs.

LEGISLATIVE BUDGET OFFICE-An agency within the Legislative Branch that serves as budget advisor to the General Assembly.

LINE-ITEM

APPROPRIATION-A

specific

appropriation spelled out in language in the Appropriations

Act that authorizes specific expenditures for a state agency.

LUMP SUM-A single appropriation for a specific pmpose that does not specify a breakdown by object class expenditure.

MATCHING FUNDS-A type of federal or state grant that requires the government or agency receiving the grant to commit funding for a certain percentage of costs to be eligible for it.

MIDTERM ADJUSTMENT-Additional appropriations to the State Board of Education in an Amended or Supplementary Budget to fund State Quality Basic Education (QBE) requirements for increased enrollment. Initial QBE funding cannot fully and accurately anticipate future enrollment. Midterm adjustments in funding are based on full-time equivalent enrollment counts during the fall quarter.

INDIRECT FUNDING-The Appropriations Act each year allocates $16.1 million in direct funding to the Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) for computer and telecommunications services to be provided to seven state agencies. These funds are allocated in this manner to facilitate cash flow for DOAS but are available to DOAS only as services are provided to each agency.
INTER-AGENCY TRANSFERS-A transfer of funds between state departments, either in an Appropriations Act

MIDYEAR ADJUSTMENT RESERVE-A reserve of

funds that is set aside each year from prior fiscal year

smplus funds to provide additional spending for state

agencies in an Amended or Supplementary Budget. The'

reserve totals one percent of the prior year's net revenue

collections, to the extent that smplus funds are available. It

is established prior to the Revenue Shortfall Reserve, which

is explained elsewhere.



MOTOR FUEL RESERVES-All motor fuel revenue collections are allocated for public highway and bridge

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construction or maintenance by provisions of the State Constitution. If actual motor fuel tax collections exceed the 'estimate, these funds are set aside in a reserve and are appropriated to the State Department of Transportation in a subsequent Appropriations Act.
NON-APPROPRIATED FUNDS-Monies received or spent that are not contemplated by an Appropriations Act. These funds must be amended into an agency's budget through a request to the Office of Planning and Budget.
OBJECT CLASS-A grouping of similar expenditure items that form the basis of appropriations and records of expenditure. Establishment of budget object classes and changes are coordinated with the State Auditor's Chart of Accounts to ensure consistency in statewide [mancial reports. Common object classes are those that are shared by almost all agencies, including personal services, regular operating expenses, travel, motor vehicle purchases, postage, equipment, computer charges, real estate rentals and telecommunications. Unique object classes are those that apply to only one or a few agencies, such as public library materials and driver's license processing.
OFFICE OF PLANNING AND BUDGET (OPB)-A part of the Office of the Governor with the responsibility of providing the Governor with assistance in the development and management of the state budget. OPB also is responsible for working with the State Auditor's Office in evaluating each program in state government at least once every 10 years. The Governor is the Director of the Budget.
ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION-The first budget passed that sets appropriations for all of state government for the next full year after a legislative session. The budget is generally amended in midyear to more accurately reflect current needs of state agencies.
OTHER FUNDS-Funds received by state agencies and institutions for services performed such as tuition fees paid by students to colleges, universities and technical institutes and fees collected by state parks. These funds are not turned into the state treasury but are retained by agencies and spent in accordance with an Appropriations Act or state law. Also known as agency funds.

REDIRECTION LEVEIr-A reallocation of up to five percent of an agency's F.Y. 1996 adjusted base budget for three pmposes: (1) To fund ongoing services or enhancements within an agency using the current level of resources; (2) To fund growth in formula and entitlement related services in a way that minimizes the amount of new resources that have been historically needed in these areas; and (3) To increase fund availability for prior areas within state government as a whole. The F.Y. 1998 redirection level cannot exceed 100 percent of the F.Y.1997 adjusted base budget.
RESULTS-BASED BUDGETING-A form of budgeting in which resources are allocated in such a way as to achieve specified, agreed-upon results-for instance, a reduction in infant mortality. The emphasis is shifted from reporting efforts to reporting results. Results-based budgeting, which is required in Georgia by Senate Bi11335, is being phased in over several years, beginning in F.Y. 1998.
REVENUE ESTIMATE-An estimate of revenues that will be collected by the state during a fiscal year. These revenues include taxes, fees and sales, and other general revenues that flow into the state treasury and areavailable for expenditure in a budget recommended by the Governor and approved by the General Assembly.
REVENUE SHORTFALL RESERVE-An account established by the State Auditor to make up shortages that might occur in revenue collections at the end of the fiscal year. More commonly known as the rainy day fund. The reserve is equal to three percent of the state's prior year's net revenue collections, to the extent that smplus is available. Funds are set aside in the Revenue Shortfall Reserve only after the Midyear Adjustment Reserve is fully funded.
STATE AID-Grants and other funding provided by Georgia's state government to assist cities, counties, public schools and other allied groups in providing various services and programs to the citizens of Georgia.
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION-A statement which discloses the assets, liabilities, reserves and equities of the state and its governmental units at the end of each fiscal year.

PERSONAL SERVICES-The cost of state employees, including salary, fringe benefits and other expenses. This also includes temporary labor.
PRNATIZATION-A general term for the strategy that refers to the transfer of public sector activities to the private sector. Georgia's current privatization efforts are based on three considerations: government should not be in the business; and the private sector can perform more effectively and more efficiently.

STATE TREASURY-A function of state government that receives, manages, invests and allocates all state revenues that are available for expenditure through the state's general fund budgetary process. The function is managed by the Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services within the Department of Administrative Services. STRATEGIC PLANNING-The process through which a preferred future direction and organizational mission are established and periodically updated in light of changing

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trends and issues. Goals, objectives and strategies are adopted and implemented to guide an organization toward that preferred future direction.
SUBOBJECT CLASS-The lowest level of detail used in recording expenditures. Supplies and materials is a subobject class of regular operating expenses.
SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATIONS-Increased funding that is approved by the General Assembly in a separate, stand-alone Appropriations Act, usually passed early in the session to get new money into projects with a high time priority. A supplementary appropriations act, which is often called a "speedy bill," cannot reduce spending or transfer funds previously appropriated.
SURPLUS-Unspent funds at the end of a fiscal year. SUlplus funds come from two sources: excess revenue collections over the revenue estimate, and unspent appropriations that were lapsed back to the state treasury and are available for re-appropriation.
UNIT-A state agency or a division within an agency that is authorized to receive an appropriation. Functions or activities are a part of a unit.

USER TAXES AND FEES-Charges associated with using a particular service provided by state government to its citizens. The charge generally recovers the cost of providing the service. Examples include state park receipts and driver's licenses.
VETO-An action by the Governor that rejects appropriations passed by the General Assembly. The Governor is authorized to veto by line-item specific spending authorizations or language within an appropriations bill or the entire bill. Line item vetoes are more customary.
ZERO-BASE BUDGETING-A management-oriented system that combines the functions of planning, budgeting and operational decision-making into a single process. The process identifies to all levels of management and costs, benefits and alternative operational levels related to program objectives.

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An lUlderstanding of the budget process in Georgia will pelp readers to use more easily the contents of the F.Y. 1998 Budget Report. The following information is presented for this purpose.
Annual state appropriations, as approved by the General Assembly and signed into law by the Governor, are the authority for the expenditure of all state flUlds. Budgets are established for each agency based on appropriations, and state laws prescribe strict conditions that govern all expenditures.
THE SOURCES OF FUNDING
Budgets are based on the availability of state general funds, state lottery funds, state dedicated funds (such as motor fuel taxes), reserves and surpluses, the Indigent Care Trust FlUld, funds collected and retained for expenditure by agencies, federal funds, and a few smaller categories. Broadly, funds are identified in the Budget Report and in general use as state funds and total funds. The distinctions are:
STATE FUNDS--(l) The taxes and fees collected by the state and deposited directly into the state treasury to be appropriated (the basis for the Governor's revenue estimate); (2) Reserves; (3) Surplus funds; (4) Lottery receipts; and (5) Indigent Care Trust FlUlds.
TOTAL FUNDS--All funds available for appropriation, including (1) State funds as described above; (2) Federal funds; and (3) Other funds from a number of sources, mostly fees and charges assessed and retained by agencies.
STATE FUNDS
State funds comprised 58.2% oftota! appropriations in the original F.Y. 1998 budget. The state fund total is most frequently used in news reports and is the total that most often generates public debate and deliberations by the House and Senate Appropriations Committees. The level of federal and other funding is often driven by the level of state fund appropriations.
Taxes represent the largest portion of state funds projected to be collected in F.Y. 1998--90.5%. The largest tax sources are the income tax, 51.2%, and the sales tax, 36.3%. Other revenue sources include fees mid sales, 3.9%; lottery funds, 4.2%; and Indigent Care Trust FlUlds, 1.2%.
FEDERAL AND OTHER FUNDS
Federal funds flow directly to state agencies from the many federal programs that provide grants to state and local governments. While most federal funds for local governments

go directly to the recipient cities and cOlUlties, some grant funds are distributed to local governments through the state budget.
Other funds include a broad category ofrevenues that are collected by agencies and retained for expenditure without going through the state treasury. They are expressly approved by an appropriations act or can be amended into an agency's budget with approval of the Office of Planning and Budget (OPB).
FlUlds that are collected by agencies and turned over to the state treasury by law become state general funds and are available for appropriation by the General Assembly for any purpose.
FlUlds retained by state agencies for direct expenditure include college tuition fees, state park revenues, and a host of other fees and collections for various services rendered.
REVENUE ESTIMATE
Georgia's State Constitution requires that the General Assembly approve a budget that balances expenditures with anticipated fund availability. Therefore, each year's budget cannot exceed the total of revenues expected to be collected and any surplus or reserve funds that are available for expenditure.
The Governor, who is the Budget Director, is responsible for establishing the official revenue estimate. He is assisted in this responsibility by a state economist lUlder contract as a consultant with OPB, which serves as the budget staff for the Governor.
The basis for making revenue projections is a computerized econometric model. From this model, a range of estimates is provided to the Governor by his economic advisor. In December, just prior to fmalizing his budget recommendations to the General Assembly, the Governor adopts a fmal revenue estimate--an action that, when added to surplus and reserve funds, determines the size of the forthcoming appropriations bill.
SURPLUS FUNDS
Surplus funds come from two sources: (1) Excess revenue collections over the revenue estimate, and (2) Unspent appropriations that were lapsed back to the state treasury and may be available for re-appropriation.
Lapses occur in two ways: (1) Appropriation amolUlts that OPB never allotted to agencies for expenditure, an action

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that automatically puts the funds back into the treasury; and (2) Appropriations that were allotted for expenditure but were unspent at the end of the year. These funds are lapsed back into the treasury by the State Auditor following the annual audits of each agency.
RESERVES
Two reserves are established by the state on June 30, the end of the state's fiscal year, iffunds are available--the Midyear Adjustment Reserve and the Revenue Shortfall Reserve.
The Midyear Adjustment Reserve is established by the State Auditor on June 30 each year and represents 1% of net revenue collections for the prior fiscal year, to the extent surplus funds are available up to that total. The Reserve is set aside to be appropriated in an amended budget at the next session of the General Assembly. The Reserve is considered to be the primary fund source for the State Board of Education's "Midterm Adjustment." This adjustment is appropriated in the amended budget each year to provide the state's share of the increased cost of new students enrolled in the fall.
The Revenue Shortfall Reserve is equal to 3% of the prior fiscal year's net revenue collections, to the extent surplus funds are available, and is established after the Midyear Adjustment Reserve has been filled. The Shortfall Reserve is the state's rainy day fund and is available to offset an unexpected shortage in revenues at the end of the fiscal year. At the end of F.Y. 1997, the Reserve was filled to a level of $333,941,806.48.
Occasionally, other reserves can be available for appropriation. For instance, the Motor Fuel Reserve represents funds earmarked for expenditure by the Department of Transportation in years when motor fuel tax collections exceed the original budgeted estimate for motor fuel collections in the preceding fiscal year. All motor fuel tax collections are constitutionally allocated to the Department of Transportation whether appropriated or not, but are routinely included in the state's amended budgets.
HOW BUDGETS ARE APPROVED
The budget process for any given year, from the frrst planning stages to post-auditing, involves a series of actions spread over about two and one-half years.
Three kinds of budgets can be approved in Georgia--an original budget, an amended budget and a supplementary budget. An original budget is just what it says--the flISt budget passed for a fiscal year. Generally, this budget remains in effect until the General Assembly convenes in January, at which time the budget is generally changed by adding

appropriations, decreasing appropriations or shifting expenditures between object classes.
An amended budget is one in which any type of change can be made--additions, deletions or transfers. A supplementary budget is one which includes only new spending. Generally, a supplementary bill is passed early in the session to provide appropriations needed before a more extensive amended bill can be passed.
All ofthese budgets, at the end ofthe session, become one operating budget for the state, with no distinction made for the various appropriations acts that are passed.
The General Assembly can meet at any time in special session and amend the budget in effect. These occasions are rare, having occurred only twice in recent decades. Both were triggered by recessions in Georgia that required major budget cuts to avoid spending more money than was available for expenditure.
State law requires all state agencies to submit a request for appropriations for the next fiscal year to OPB no later than September 1 of each year. Most agencies start work on these requests in the spring for a fiscal year that is 14 to 15 months in the future. At the same time, agencies must request amendments for changes in the current fiscal year's budget.
Beginning in early September, the Governor begins a four-month period in which he studies the budget requests of each department and develops his recommendations to the General Assembly. During this interim, he meets with department heads and consults with his OPB staff in fmalizing his proposals.
BUDGETANNOUNCEMffiNTS
The Governor normally appears before a joint meeting of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees during the frrst week in January to announce his recommendations for amending the current year's budget. The next year's budget recommendations are announced by the Governor during his annual Budget Message, which is delivered to a joint legislative session during the frrst week of the annual session. The Legislature convenes on the second Monday in January.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
By law, an appropriations bill is introduced in the House' of Representatives and frrst goes to the House Appropriations Committee for consideration before being voted on by the entire House. The bill follows a similar path through the Senate. The House and Senate versions usually differ. Whilestill working within the total revenue estimate established by the Governor, a conference committee is then appointed to

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reach a compromise on the two versions. The conference committee's version must be accepted totally or rejected by each house. A rejection results in appointment of a new conference committee.
The process is the same for amended and outyear appropriations bills. The only difference is the General Assembly generally takes actions on amended and supplementary bills before taking up the budget for the following year. That is done because changes in the current year's budget often impact the following year's budget.
ADMINISTRATION OF THE BUDGET
Once an Appropriations Act has been signed into law, OPB, on behalf of the Governor, is responsible for ensuring that all state expenditures conform to the legislative mandate. State agencies are responsible for ensuring that they do not exceed spending authorizations by total appropriations or by object class. This is accomplished through approval by OPB of an annual operating budget, quarterly allotments and expenditure reports.
After the fiscal year ends, the State Auditor is responsible for auditing all expenditures of every state agency and operation, including all colleges and universities, authorities and school districts.

OBJECT CLASS APPROPRIATIONS
All funds are appropriated through common and unique object classes. There are more than a dozen common objectclasses, such as personal services, regular operating expenses, capital outlay, travel and real estate rentals. Unique object classes, ofwhich there are almost 100 in the State Board of Education alone, usually relate only to a specific agency.
The Appropriations Act in recent years has provided some flexibility for state agencies by authorizing some transfers between common object classes. The limits are: no common object class spending can exceed 102 percent of appropriations for that class, and total spending on all common object classes cannot exceed the total funds authorized.
Further transfers between these object classes are possible with permission of the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee of the General Assembly, as recommended by the Governor.
BASIS OF BUDGETING
The State of Georgia maintains the budget funds of its various appropriations units in accordance with the modified accrual basis of reporting.

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AFIS AGTEC AIDS AOB AP ARC ASAC ATDC BLS CAMS CBD CCACTI CCH CCSP CDBG CHIP CJCC CJIS CMI COE CTA CTR DARE DCA DFCS DHR DJJ DLEA DMA DNA DNR DOAS DOT DPS

ACRONYMS
Americans with Disabilities Act Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program Alternate Dispute Resolution, a method ofresolving disputes by the State Board of Workers' Compensation Automated Fingerprint Identification System Applied Genetics Technology Facility Acquired Immunity Deficiency Syndrome Annual Operating Budget Advanced Placement Appalachian Regional Commission Assistant special agent-in-charge (GBI) Advanced Technology Development Center at Georgia Tech Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics Cost Accounting Management System Central Business District Consortium on Competitiveness for the Apparel, Carpet & Textile Industries Computerized Criminal History Community Care Services Program Community Development Block Grant Children's Health Insurance Program Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Criminal Justice Information System Chronically Mentally III U.S. Corps of Engineers Centralized Taxpayers Accounting System Centralized Taxpayers Registration System Drug Abuse Resistance Education Department of Community Affairs Department of Family and Children Services Department of Human Resources Department of Juvenile Justice Drug Law Enforcement Agency Department of Medical Assistance Deoxyribonucleic acid State Department ofNatural Resources State Department of Administrative Services Department of Transportation Department of Public Safety
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FFELP FICA FoodPAC FTE FY GAAP GALILEO GAPP GBA GBHC GBI GCIA GCIC GDC GED GEFA GEMA GEMS GENESIS GEP

ACRONYMS
Diagnosis Related Group Division of Rehabilitation Services Department of Technical and Adult Education Driving under the influence Department of Veterans Services Electronic Benefits Transfer System Economic Development Institute at Georgia Tech Electronic Data System Employment Incentive Program Electronic Monitoring Program Emergency Medical Services Environmental Protection Agency State Environmental Protection Division of the Department ofNatural Resources Employees Retirement System Empowerment Zone/Enterprise Community Program English to Speakers of Other Languages Educational Work Activity Center, a building at Central State housing work activities for patients Family and Children Electronic Tracking System, database used to track foster children and adoptees in DHR's system of care. Federal Family Education Loan Program Federal Insurance Contributions Act Food-processing Advisory Council Full-Time Equivalent Fiscal Year Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Georgia Library Learning Online Georgia Addiction, Parenting and Pregnancy Report Georgia Building Authority Georgia Better Health Care Georgia Bureau of Investigation Georgia Correctional Industries Administration Georgia Crime Information Center Georgia Department of Corrections General Education Development diploma Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority Georgia Emergency Management Association Georgia Employment Management System Georgia Information Network Student Information System Georgia Environmental Partnership
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GHFA GIS GIST GLRS GMHI G.O. Bonds GPB GPSTC GPTC GPTV GRA GRIP GSAMS GSFIC GTRI GTSG HB HMO HOPE HR HUD HVAC HWTF ICAPP ICTF IN$ITE ISO 9000 ISS ITPC ITT JTPA LARP LEPD LOS M&O MARTA MATCH MHMRSA MIS

ACRONYMS
Georgia Housing and Finance Authority Geographic Information System Georgia Interactive Statewide Telecommunications Georgia Learning Resources System Georgia Mental Health Institute General Obligation Bonds Georgia Public Broadcasting Georgia Public Safety Training Center Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission Georgia Public Television Georgia Research Alliance Governor's Road Improvement Program Georgia Statewide Academic and Medical System Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission Georgia Tech Research Institute Georgia Temporary Support Grant House Bill Health Maintenance Organization Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally House Resolution Housing and Urban Development Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Hazardous Waste Trust Fund Intellectual Capital Partnership Program Indigent Care Trust Fund Financial Analysis Software International Standardization Organization 9000 -manufacturing standards In-School Suspension Information Technology Policy Council Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism Job Training Partnership Act Local Assistance Road Program Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Level of Service Maintenance and Operations Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Multi-Agency Team for Children Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Management Information System
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NET
NPPEC O.C.G.A OCA OECD OPLS OPB ORS PACS PBIS PFA POSTC PSC PREP PY QBE QS 9000 R&D
RBB
RDC REBA RESA ROTC RYDC SAAG
SAT SB SBWC SED SERA SHCFCU SHPA SIA SIS SOC

ACRONYMS
Major Repair and Rehabilitation North American Free Trade Act National Consortium for Educational Access Non-emergency Transportation Nonpublic Post-secondary Education Commission Official Code of Georgia, Annotated Office of Consumer Affairs Office of Economic Cooperation and Development Office of Public Library Services Office of Planning and Budget Office of Regulatory Services Personnel Accounting and Control System Performance Based Inspection System Public Fishing Area designated by the Department ofNatural Resources Peace Officer Standards Training Council Public Safety Commission Post-secondary Readiness Enrichment Program Program Year Quality Basic Education Act Quality Standards 9000, adaptation of ISO 9000 used by motor companies Research and Development Results-Based Budgeting Regional Development Center Regional Economic Business Assistance Grants Regional Education Services Agencies Reserve Officers' Training Corps Regional Youth Detention Center Special Assistant Attorney General, the Department ofLaw contracts with these private attorneys to handle various cases. Scholastic Achievement Test Senate Bill State Board of Workers' Compensation Severely Emotionally Disturbed Southeast Environmental Research Alliance State Health Care Fraud Control Unit State Health Planning Agency Special Instructional Assistance Student Information System State Operations Center
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TRS
UCR UGA VI VOAP WMA YDC YDF

ACRONYMS
Senate Resolution Southern Regional Education Board Solid Waste Trust Fund Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, new name for welfare payments Training and Experience Tuition Equalization Grant Traditional Industries Program in Pulp and Paper Transportation Infonnation System Total Maximum Daily Loads (environmental standards) Teachers' Retirement System Unifonn Crime Report University ofGeorgia Unemployment Insurance Voluntary Ozone Action Program Wildlife Management Area Youth Development Campus Youth Development Facility

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LAND AREA
Land area in square miles (Largest state in land area east of Mississippi River)
Number of counties (Second largest among all states, behind only Texas)
Number of municipalities (incorporated) Highest elevation: Brasstown Bald Mountain Largest lake: Clark Hill Reservoir
POPULATION
Total population Total growth Percentage growth Growth from net migration Growth births over deaths
PERSONAL INCOME
Per capita income Per capita disposable income Total personal income Total disposable income
EMPLOYMENT
Total state employment Total increase Percentage increase Total unemployment
STATE BOND RATINGS
Standard & Poor's Ratings Group Moody's Investors Service, Inc. Fitch Investors Service, Inc.
(Georgia is one of only eight states awarded the top rating by all three rating services. The state's rating by Standard & Poor was upgraded to AAA in July 1997.)

STATISTICS
57,918.7 159 538
4,784 feet 70,000 acres
7,353,225 875,076 13.5% 526,381 348,695
$22,977 $19,852 $168,959,000,000 $145,978,000,000
3,477,947 839.181 31.8% 4.6%
AAA Aaa
AAA

YEARS
1990 1997 1997 1997 1997
7/1/1996 1990-96 1990-96 1990-96 1990-96
1996 1996 1996 1996
1996 1986-96 1986-96
1996
1997 1997 1997

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