The Governor's budget report, fiscal year 2008

FY 2008

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION Governor's Budget Message State of Georgia Organization Chart Georgia Economic Report ..................................................................................................................................1 Budget Highlights..............................................................................................................................................13
FISCAL YEAR 2008 FINANCIAL SUMMARIES Statement of Financial Condition..............................................................................................................20 State Funds Surplus by Department ........................................................................................................21 Georgia Revenues....................................................................................................................................22 Expenditures and Appropriations State Funds ......................................................................................24 Expenditures and Appropriations State Funds Grouped by Policy Area ...............................................26 Appropriations Total Funds ...................................................................................................................29 Total Debt Authorized by State in General Obligation and Revenue Bonds ............................................31 Principal and Interest Owed on Outstanding Bond...................................................................................32 State Debt Service as Percentage of Prior Year Net Treasury Receipts .................................................33 Revenue Shortfall Reserve.......................................................................................................................34 Tobacco Settlement Fund Expenditures ..................................................................................................35 Lottery Fund Expenditures and Reserves ................................................................................................36 Salary Adjustments...................................................................................................................................37 Summary of Authorized Positions ............................................................................................................39 Commission for a New Georgia: Savings Overview................................................................................40
FISCAL YEAR 2008 DEPARTMENT SUMMARIES Legislative Branch
Georgia Senate.........................................................................................................................................43 Georgia House of Representatives ..........................................................................................................46 General Assembly Joint Offices ...............................................................................................................48 Audits and Accounts, Department of ........................................................................................................50 Judicial Branch Judicial Branch .........................................................................................................................................53 Executive Branch Accounting Office, State ...........................................................................................................................58 Administrative Services, Department of ...................................................................................................62 Agriculture, Department of........................................................................................................................71 Banking and Finance, Department of .......................................................................................................77 Community Affairs, Department of ...........................................................................................................83 Community Health, Department of ...........................................................................................................94 Corrections, Department of.....................................................................................................................105 Defense, Department of .........................................................................................................................115 Driver Services, Department of ..............................................................................................................120 Early Care and Learning, Department of ................................................................................................125 Economic Development, Department of .................................................................................................131 Education, State Board of.......................................................................................................................140 Employees' Retirement System .............................................................................................................162 Forestry Commission, Georgia ...............................................................................................................167 Governor, Office of the ...........................................................................................................................173 Human Resources, Department of .........................................................................................................182 Insurance, Department of .......................................................................................................................203 Investigation, Georgia Bureau of ............................................................................................................209

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Juvenile Justice, Department of .............................................................................................................218 Labor, Department of..............................................................................................................................225 Law, Department of ................................................................................................................................233 Merit System of Personnel Administration..............................................................................................237 Natural Resources, Department of .........................................................................................................242 Pardons and Paroles, Department of .....................................................................................................253 Properties Commission, State ................................................................................................................258 Public Safety, Department of ..................................................................................................................263 Public Service Commission ....................................................................................................................272 Regents, University System of Georgia..................................................................................................277 Revenue, Department of ........................................................................................................................294 Secretary of State ...................................................................................................................................302 Soil and Water Conservation Commission, State...................................................................................311 Student Finance Commission, Georgia ..................................................................................................317 Teachers' Retirement System ................................................................................................................328 Technical and Adult Education, Department of ......................................................................................333 Transportation, Department of................................................................................................................339 Veterans Service, Department of ...........................................................................................................349 Workers' Compensation, State Board of ................................................................................................355 General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ...................................................................................................360
APPENDIX
Glossary..................................................................................................................................................366

GEORGIA ECONOMIC REPORT
Overview As the State approaches the middle of FY 2007, the economic environment is one of slowing growth in the national economy. The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee began a campaign of regular increases in the federal funds interest rate in mid-2004. This policy was aimed at heading off a flare-up in inflation as the economy grew out of the 2000 recession. The aim of that policy was to gradually bring real growth in GDP down to near its long-term potential. Long-term potential growth is a function of the growth in the labor force and productivity growth. This is generally assumed to be in the range of 3.25% real growth in GDP. The increases in the federal funds interest rate have successfully slowed the economy and inflation, which had shown signs of escalation, now appears to be moderating. The impacts of this policy are most evident in the housing market in which inventories of homes for sale are up, median prices are declining and housing starts and permits are down. The key issues for the national economy are the duration and depth of the housing downturn and the extent to which the downturn spills over into other sectors of the economy. The most likely scenario is that the U.S. economy moderates but does not slump into a recession. However, the risks of a serious downturn or recession are rising. Some of the factors currently supporting growth momentum in the economy include the decline in energy prices from peaks in the mid-summer period, a good business investment climate including high profit margins and high capacity utilization and solid growth in much of the world economy which promotes demand for U.S. exports. In addition, real interest rates, which are nominal interest rates adjusted for inflation, remain relatively low by historical standards despite the measured increases in the federal funds rate. Other indicators point to a more severe slowdown. The interest rate yield curve is inverted with long-term rates lower than shortterm rates. This has often been a leading indicator of an economic recession. Manufacturing has weakened. Initially, this weakening was confined to the auto and housing related sectors. However, there are some indications of a wider downturn in this sector. These conflicting indicators highlight the uncertainty and risk currently facing the national economy. The State's economy is expected to follow the general pattern of the national economy. In fact, growth in non-farm employment has moderated in recent months although it is still strong relative to employment growth for the U.S. as a whole. In addition to these potential macro-economic impacts, Georgia's economic outlook is also affected by uncertainty associated with key sectors of its economy. Delta Air Lines, a major employer, is in bankruptcy proceedings and is the target of a proposed acquisition. One major auto manufacturing plant has shut-down and the State's other major plant is expected to close in 2007. Other manufacturing sectors are also under pressure; for example, textile mills and apparel manufacturing. Acquisitions of Georgia-based corporations are in the works. While these events are of critical importance to the companies and their employees, it is important to keep in mind that events such as these are part and parcel of a dynamic, market economy. Moreover, each of these events represents a small part of the overall Georgia economy.
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U.S. Economic Trends Overview The last U.S. recession ended in late 2001 and the economy has grown consistently from that low. Figure 1 below illustrates the improvement in the U.S. unemployment rate and the industrial capacity utilization rate since that time. The band on the chart highlights the duration of the 2001 recession. As these indicators improved, the Federal Reserve began a measured policy of regular increases in the federal funds rate. The rationale was that the economy was approaching full capacity utilization with unemployment falling toward 5.0% and capacity utilization increasing toward 80%. At these levels, the economy is considered to be at full employment, and, if economic growth were to continue to push capacity utilization higher and unemployment lower, the threat of escalating inflation would rise. The aim was to achieve a soft-landing in which the economic growth slows to its long-term potential, inflation remains low and a recession is avoided.
Figure 1
Figure 2 below shows the overall slowing in GDP growth as higher interest rates have had an impact on the economy. Real GDP growth slowed in the last two quarters of 2006; falling to 2.6% in Q2 and then down to 2.2% in Q3.
Figure 2
Figure 3 examines some of the detail underlying this growth slowdown. It shows the contribution of the monthly percentage growth from the four broad sectors of the economy. As shown, personal consumption spending slowed significantly from Q1 to Q2 and then made a moderate recovery in Q3 but is running at a relatively low rate of growth. Given that consumption makes up about 70% of the U.S. GDP, slow growth in consumption has a major impact on overall growth.
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More dramatically, investment has slowed significantly over the three quarters and barely made a positive contribution to growth in Q3. Finally, net exports have varied between providing a boost to growth or a drag on growth over this period.
Figure 3
Figure 4 examines more closely the change in growth due to investment activity. Figure 4
The key trend has been the large drag on overall growth due to the decline in investment in residential structures. At the same time, investment in equipment and software and in nonresidential structures has been reasonably strong. Investment has been a net contributor to GDP growth in three of the last four quarters. Given slowing growth in the broader economy, this could be a sign of excessive inventory accumulation which will cause a further slow-down as business attempt to balance inventory positions with demand growth. There are six key trends affecting the US economic outlook.
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1. Severe slowdown in housing The downturn in housing in recent months has been dramatic as evidenced by several indicators of the national housing market. First, Figure 5 pictures the trends in sales of existing and new homes. Since peaking in mid-2005, sales have plummeted. Sales of existing homes are over 14% off their peak while sales of new homes are down by about 27% from their peak.
Figure 5
A similar trend appears in housing starts. Figure 6 depicts the downturn in housing starts. The downturn in housing sales began in mid-2005. Housing starts responded to this downturn with a lagged effect. Housing starts began their decline in early 2006 and are down about 24% from the recent peak.
Figure 6
Finally, housing prices have fallen in response. Figure 7 pictures the year over year percentage change in the median selling price of existing homes as reported by the National Association of Realtors. After rapid escalation in 2004 and much of 2005, the rate of price escalation began to slow. Price appreciation has turned negative in the second half of 2006.
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Figure 7
The downturn in housing markets is having broader affects on the economy. First, lower construction activity reduces the employment level in construction and other housing related industries such as mortgage lending. Second, declining price appreciation and outright price declines reduce the wealth effect of housing. Homeowners have tapped into their home equity in recent years to fund personal consumption expenditures. A result has been that households have increased their debt obligations and reduced their savings rate. Figure 8 depicts these two trends.
Figure 8
One area of concern is the implications of the recent trend away from the traditional fixed rate mortgage requiring twenty percent down payment combined with declining home values. This trend includes adjustable rate mortgages as well as more exotic mortgages which include characteristics such as limited or zero down payments and zero principle payments under certain conditions. These mortgages often have allowed homeowners to "buy up" in terms of purchasing a more expensive home and taking on more debt relative to the value of the home than traditional mortgages would allow. As long, as home values are rising and the homeowner's income comes up as monthly payments rise with adjustments in the interest rate, the mortgage works well. However, in an environment of falling home prices and slowing income growth due to weakening in the labor market, the stage could be set for a significant increase in foreclosures. In turn, this could cascade into further weakening of home prices and construction activity.
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2. Slowing growth in personal consumption expenditures With the wealth affect of rapid home price appreciation evaporating, households are likely to begin firming up their financial situation. Thus, it is likely that households will begin to save more and pare back debt. This also means a drag on consumption growth. Figure 9 graphs the year over year percentage growth in total retail sales excluding motor vehicles and parts. As shown, the growth has slowed precipitously in the last few months.
Figure 9
3. Moderation in energy prices Energy prices have been volatile in since Hurricane Katrina disrupted offshore oil and gas prices in September 2005. As shown in Figure 5, oil and natural gas prices had been on a long-term upward trend prior to this disruption. Rising global demand due to rapid economic growth in Asia had been a key factor behind this increase. Oil prices fell after the initial supply shock caused by Katrina but then spiked again in late spring and summer of 2006. Geopolitical risk in key oil producing regions around the world was the primary factor that drove prices to all time highs with crude prices over $70 per barrel. Since that time, oil prices have dropped sharply and are trading around $60 per barrel.
Figure 10
The fall in energy prices will reduce the pressure on household budgets and provide some stimulus to consumer spending. 6

4. Interest rate yield curve is inverted
Figure 11 depicts the interest rate yield curve for U.S. Treasury securities and its movements over the last five months. Over that time, the interest rate on 10 year Treasury bond has dropped 49 basis points while the rate on 3 month bills has dropped only 5 basis points. Note that the starting point, the yield curve the week of July 21, 2006 was already inverted so that these moves have only increased the degree of inversion.

Figure 11

Weekly Interest Rates on Treasuries

5.40 5.20 5.00 4.80 4.60 4.40 4.20

3 Month

6 Month 21Jul06

2 Year 22Se p06

10 Year 24Nov06

20 Year

An inverted yield curve has often been a leading indicator of a recession.
5. Labor markets remain in good shape but there are some indications of weakening
Despite the slowdown in growth, unemployment remains extremely low at 4.4%. As shown in Figure 12, non-farm employment growth has moderated but total employment continues to expand.
Figure 12

Non-farm employment growth slowed from rates of growth near 1.6% but is currently stabilized near 1.4%. Thus, labor markets, as measured by unemployment and additions to non-farm employment remain solid.
Some evidence is building up of weakening labor markets based on unemployment insurance data. Figure 13 shows that initial claims for unemployment insurance and continuing claims have both ramped up in recent weeks. This creates some expectation of softening in the labor market.
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Figure 13
6. Manufacturing appears to be slowing Manufacturing is beginning to show signs of a broader slowdown. Figure 14 shows new orders, shipments and the unfilled orders backlog for manufacturers. As shown, both new orders and shipments have declined in recent months.
Figure 14
While much of the weakness is concentrated in the auto and housing-related materials sectors, new order activity suggests that the decline is broadening. Summary and Outlook The most likely scenario for the U.S. economy is for continued moderate growth. The economy currently is near capacity with unemployment running well-below 5% and capacity utilization over 80%. Georgia Economic Trends Georgia's economy has performed well over the past year enjoying strong growth in employment. However, the slowdown in the U.S. economy is expected to feed into the Georgia economy. In fact, some signs of slowing growth are already apparent. As shown in Figure 15, non-farm employment growth has moderated from in excess of 2.5% on a year over year basis to about 1.9%. Note that Georgia's employment market continues to expand more quickly than that of the U.S. as a whole.
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Figure 15
In addition, there has been a slight increase in unemployment insurance claims in recent weeks, similar to the U.S. However, it is likely that some of the increase in initial claims is associated with the closing of the Ford Hapeville assembly plant at the end of October 2006 and, thus, may not suggest broader weakening in the Georgia labor market. Figure 16 shows the recent trends in unemployment insurance claims in Georgia.
Figure 16
Georgia's non-farm employment situation reflects in part the on-going transition as the State increasingly integrates into the global economy and adapts to other structural changes in the economy. Figure 17 summarizes the net percentage change in payrolls for major sectors of Georgia's economy over the period January 2001 through June 2003.
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Figure 17

Non-farm Employment - % Change Jun 03 over Jan 01

-30.0%

-25.0%

-20.0%

-15.0%

Governm ent Other Svcs Le is ur e Ed & Health
Pro & Bus Svcs Financial
Inform ation Trans & Utilities
Re tail Whole s ale M anufactur ing Cons tr uction
Total

-10.0%

-5.0%

0.0%

5.0%

10.0%

15.0%

Job losses were spread across most sectors of the economy including construction, manufacturing, retail & wholesale trade, information, professional services, transportation and utilities, and other services sectors. Job gains were limited to a few sectors including leisure, education and health, and financial.
These job losses reflect both the cyclical downturn and the rise of global competition. Global competition has negatively impacted manufacturing employment in the U.S. and Georgia as producers look to squeeze out any production costs possible by shifting production overseas and low-cost foreign producers claim a larger share of the global market. In addition, the retail sector has gone through significant restructuring in which smaller retailers have difficulty competing with larger retailers with more efficient operations. This tends to reduce employment in the retail sector. Other sectors have also seen increased outsourcing of jobs to offshore locations which impacted employment levels.
Despite these challenges, employment growth has recovered well in Georgia. Figure 18 depicts the change in employment in Georgia from the trough in June 2003 through October 2006. This chart indicates that employment growth has been broad-based spread across almost all sectors of the economy with particular strengths in education and health, professional services, leisure and construction. Manufacturing employment has been almost stable over this period. The information sector, which includes telecom, remains weak.
Figure 18

-10.0%

Non-farm Employment - % Change Oct 06 Over Jun 03

Government Other Svcs Leisure Ed & Health
Pro & Bus Svcs Financial
Information Trans & Utilities
Retail Wholesale Manufacturing Construction
Total

-5.0%

0.0%

5.0%

10.0%

15.0%

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The weakening in the U.S. housing market is also in evidence in Georgia. Figure 19 compares housing starts in the U.S. to Georgia. The data are expressed in percent change over the prior year on a three month moving average basis. As shown, starts are down substantially but the decline in the U.S. is much more severe than in Georgia
Figure 19
The milder downturn in housing starts is consistent with the relative price escalation in home prices in Georgia compared to the U.S. The rationale is that since Georgia did not experience the rapid price escalation enjoyed in many markets, there is less speculative excess to work out in the Georgia market. Thus the downturn should be milder in Georgia compared to the U.S. and especially to the regional markets that experienced the highest price appreciation rates. Figure 20 compares median prices in Georgia to those of the U.S. as a whole as reported by the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight.
Figure 20
Personal income growth has also shown some signs of slowdown. As shown in Figure 21 Personal income growth hit a recent peak in the fourth quarter of 2005 and has moderated since that time. Moreover, personal income growth in Georgia has fallen below the comparable growth for the U.S. in the last two quarters.
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Figure 21

The acceleration in growth in FY 2006 resulted in accelerating growth in tax revenues in that fiscal year. The emerging economic slowdown the nation and the state are now experiencing is also slowing revenue growth. Figure 22 shows monthly growth in tax revenues as reported by the Georgia Department of Revenue on a three month moving average basis.
Figure 22

14.0% 12.0% 10.0%
8.0% 6.0% 4.0% 2.0% 0.0%

Growth in DOR Receipts
(Yr/Yr % Change - 3 Month Moving Average) 13.0%
3.8%

10/1/2004 11/1/2004 12/1/2004
1/1/2005 2/1/2005 3/1/2005 4/1/2005 5/1/2005 6/1/2005 7/1/2005 8/1/2005 9/1/2005 10/1/2005 11/1/2005 12/1/2005 1/1/2006 2/1/2006 3/1/2006 4/1/2006 5/1/2006 6/1/2006 7/1/2006 8/1/2006 9/1/2006 10/1/2006

As shown, revenue growth has slowed substantially since peaking in March 2006.
Summary In contrast to last year at this time, Georgia's economic growth is moderating. Currently, employment growth remains well above that of the U.S. but personal income growth is currently running more slowly than U.S. growth. Assuming the current outlook for stable but moderate growth in the U.S. economy plays out, Georgia's economy should follow-suit. In the short-term, Georgia's economy is faced with digesting the loss of manufacturing jobs associated with plant shut-downs and acquisitions of large companies based in the state. However, given the size of the State's economy and the on-going growth in businesses and associated employment, the State's economy should be able to absorb these losses while maintaining its growth momentum. The major risk to the near-term outlook is a more severe than anticipated slowdown or outright recession in the national economy.
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FY 2008 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS

EDUCATED GEORGIA
Governor Perdue continues to place needed resources into education from Pre-K to higher education. This commitment to education is based on his belief that by preparing Georgians for the challenges of this new century they can realize the American dream of ever expanding opportunities and a better life.
This budget demonstrates the state's dedication to education by funding enrollment growth in all levels of education: Pre-K, K-12, and higher education. In addition, funds have been included to expand the graduation coach program from high school to middle school as part of the concerted state effort to reduce the number of high school dropouts.
Significant funds are also committed to major capital projects, to deal with the major enrollment growth in education. Facilities are recommended to insure that classrooms will be available for Georgia students from the time they enter kindergarten to the time they are pursuing college.

EARLY CARE AND LEARING
$12,693,598 in lottery funds to fund enrollment growth, increasing the total number of slots in the Pre-Kindergarten program to 78,000.

STUDENT FINANCE
$658,912 to expand GAcollege411 marketing efforts and to provide 4 financial consultants to educate students, parents, counselors and graduation coaches about the resources available through GAcollege411. The goal of GAcollege411 is to increase access to college by helping students plan, apply, and pay for college.

Number of GAcollege411 Accounts Created

400,000

350,000 300,000

250,000

200,000 150,000

146,767

100,000 50,000
0

7,870 FY05*

FY06

*Data based on five months

250,000 FY07 (Projected)

350,000 FY08 (Projected)

$250,000 to provide 25 nursing service cancelable loans for graduate degrees. This recommendation will address the critical shortage field of nursing by helping to recruit nurse faculty.
$718,000 to support Georgia National Guard members and the families of wounded members by providing 125 additional Helping Educate Reservists and their Offspring (HERO) scholarships.
$3,280,000 to increase Tuition Equalization Grants (TEG) from $1,000 to $1,100 per award to assist Georgian students attending private colleges and universities.

K-12 PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$152,589,582 to recognize a 2.65 percent increase in enrollment
growth, bringing the total number of full time equivalent (FTE) students funded for FY 2008 to 1,607,836. The Governor also recommends an increase of $89,549,344 in training and experience for teachers.

FTE

Enrollment Growth

1,650,000 1,600,000 1,550,000 1,500,000 1,450,000 1,400,000 1,350,000 1,300,000 1,250,000 1,200,000

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Fiscal Year

$32,704,683 in additional Equalization Grant funding in FY 2008 to recognize the gap in wealth between school systems.
$417,670,000 in 20-year bonds for capital outlay construction in local school systems.
$794,140 is recommended to address many of the needs at the 3 state schools and Georgia PINES program (Parent Infant Network for Educational Services). Five new instructors are needed at the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf due to increased enrollment. The recommendation also includes funding for training and experience for teachers and for ongoing minor repair and renovations (MRR) at the 3 schools. Additional funding for travel is recommended for the Georgia PINES program to maintain services to parents of students with disabilities.
$1,213,500 to expand funding of $100 gift cards to all classroom teachers to purchase classroom supplies. More than 105,000 teachers used these cards in FY 2007. The additional funds are provided for new teachers as well as to provide one card for every K-12 media center.
$600,000 to expand the Teacher Success Model, an evaluation system based on performance standards and student learning measures. This model for teacher assessment will improve teacher quality by developing valid methods, tools, resources and training to support educators in assessing teaching practices. Funds will provide 4 new positions and associated expenses.
$2,404,116 for Advanced Placement (AP) exams to recognize an increase in the number of students tested. The Governor also recommends an increase in PSAT funding for FY 2008 of $169,152 (in addition to $88,529 for Amended FY 2007.) It is anticipated that students will take 55,000 AP exams and 99,000 PSAT exams in FY 2007.
$780,000 to begin JROTC programs at small rural schools to aid in dropout prevention. The funds will support 13 new programs across the state with enrollment of 50 students per program.
$2,500,000 for incentives to encourage students to prepare for and take a college entrance exam.

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$21,351,588 in additional funds to continue and expand the graduation coach program. This program began in FY 2007 as an innovative way to address the high school graduation rate. The graduation coaches identify students who are at risk of dropping out of school and develop strategies and interventions to help these students graduate from high school. The Governor recommends expanding the graduation coach program to middle schools.

Percent of Graduates

Georgia's Graduation Rate

72
70 68
66 63.3
64
62 60
58 2003

69.4 65.4

2004

2005

Fiscal Year

70.8 2006

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
$80,077,807 to recognize a 1.8 percent increase in credit hours, bringing the total number of hours generated to 6,631,556. The credit hours were generated by 259,945 students. Both numbers represent an all-time high for the University System of Georgia (USG).
Enrollment Growth

$190,000 to expand the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The SBIR office assists high-tech start-up companies across the state in securing federal seed capital funding for product development. SBIR anticipates a high return on investment in the area of leveraged federal funds over the next few years from the increased outreach efforts.
$700,000 for the Agricultural Experiment Station and $300,000 for the Cooperative Extension Service is recommended to provide for ongoing maintenance and operating needs across the state.
$10,000,000 additional funding for Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) to assist with start up. GGC is the first new college in the University System of Georgia since 1970. It will enroll its first freshman class in FY 2008.
$3,838,996 to expand Medical College of Georgia course offerings to the Athens area. Currently, Georgia ranks 37th in the nation for per capita physicians.
$1,707,623 to fund the recruitment of 20 additional Eminent Cancer Scientists and Clinicians.
$4,083,333 for the development of a digital dashboard to provide real-time data on the state of cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment in Georgia.
$17,500,000 in cash and $42,500,000 in general obligation bonds is recommended for Major Rehabilitation and Renovation (MRR) on USG's 35 campuses. The University System operates over 44,000,000 square feet.
$10,000,000 to begin the Life Sciences Vaccine Initiative, a major thrust by the Georgia Research Alliance in establishing Georgia as a hub for vaccine research.

Enrollment

300,000 250,000 200,000 150,000 100,000
50,000 0

FY99 FY00 FY01 FY02 FY03 FY04 FY05 FY06 FY07 Fiscal Year

$228,105,000 in bonds is recommended for USG capital outlay projects. This recommendation includes a professional sciences center at Macon State College, School of Pharmacy building at the University of Georgia, a library for Georgia Gwinnett College and a health sciences building at Kennesaw State University.
$500,000 is recommended to expand the course offerings at the University of Georgia-Griffin campus. Majors will include Special Education, Science Education and Adult Education. UGA-Griffin anticipates enrollment to grow to 175 students in FY 2008.
$297,294 to increase the public library state grants formula based on an increase in state population.

TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION
$650,000 to expand the fast track nursing initiative. This funding allows technical colleges with nursing programs to expand course offerings to neighboring colleges that do not have a nursing program. The program anticipates placing over 100 new nurses into the workforce in FY 2008.
$20,710,750 in cash is recommended for minor repairs and renovations and replacement of obsolete equipment. Previously, these items were funded with bonds.
$52,980,000 in bonds is recommended for new construction projects and equipment for the technical college system capital outlay projects. This recommendation includes construction of health sciences buildings at both Athens Technical College and Columbus Technical College.
$3,000,000 for adult literacy programs.
HEALTHY GEORGIA
Health care costs have become a growing component of state government spending. This budget allocates resources to preserve the security of health care coverage through the Medicaid and PeachCare programs. It is based on continuing efforts by the state in costs containment in both areas. These changes, which have saved over $4.2 billion over five years, have allowed Georgia to continue

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adequate levels of health care services to children and those with low incomes.
Also included is a funding increase in the State Health Benefit Plan, which provides health insurance coverage to active and retired teachers, state employees, and their dependents.
Changes in accounting standards require the state to report the actuarial liability for retiree health insurance benefits. This budget begins this transition by placing $100 million in a separate account to fund Other Post Employee Benefits (OPEB) for retiree healthcare for state employees.
Governor Perdue has continued to care for the most vulnerable members of our society by funding additional slots for the Mental Retardation Waiver Program, as well as, additional positions for the Community Care Service Program, which allows elderly clients to continue to live at home.
Georgia ranks 1st in the Southeast and 3rd nationally in vaccination coverage for children. The state's appropriation of funds to ensure that all children receive vaccines has increased Georgia's vaccination rate. Without this level of commitment there would be significant barriers to vaccination for Georgia's uninsured children.
Percent of Children less than 3 Years of Age Fully Vaccinated
100%
90%
Georgia
80%
U.S.
70%
60%

Implement Money Follows the Person Grant to rebalance the distribution of services between institutions and the community
Implement a Health Information Technology and Transparency Advisory Board to promote health care information transparency.
$1.5 million in tobacco settlement funds to establish a rural primary care access initiative.
HUMAN RESOURCES
$11,438,747 to fund 1,330 waiver slots for the Mental Retardation Waiver Program (MRWP) waiting list.
$13,540,000 in bonds to fund needed maintenance repairs at hospitals and other facilities statewide.
$7,200,000 to fund 83 forensic secure beds at the state hospitals.
$4,339,738 to purchase Human Papillomavirus vaccines for underinsured children.
$2,079,800 to fund an additional 500 slots in the Community Care Services Program for eligible elderly clients that will provide services to enable them to continue to live at home
$2,700,000 to fund an additional 1,000 slots in the Non-Medicaid Home and Community Based Services program.
Georgia has seen a rapid decrease in adult-only Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) clients. This decline results from dedicated efforts to increase employability through a variety of work assistance activities and a strong commitment to bridging the gap between initial employment and long-term career development. During FY 2006 several Georgia counties recorded instances of no active TANF clients. Georgia's TANF per capita adult-only caseload remains among the lowest in the nation.

50% CY02

CY03

CY04

CY05

COMMUNITY HEALTH
$176,000,000 to fund increased costs in the State Health Benefit Plan, which provides health insurance coverage for active and retired teachers, state employees, and their dependents.
$100,000,000 to fund Other Post Employee Benefits (OPEB) for retiree healthcare.
The Governor's PeachCare budget assumes full federal funding to ensure continuation of health benefits through FY 2008.
Implement a Long-Term Care Partnership program in Georgia to encourage investment in long-term care insurance.

30,000

Adult Only TANF Cases

25,000

20,000

15,000

10,000

5,000

0 Jul-04 Sep-04 Nov-04 Jan-05 Mar-05 May-05

Jul-05 Sep-05 Nov-05 Jan-06 Mar-06 May-06

Jul-06 Sep-06

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Concerted efforts in the past four years have succeeded in reducing the recurrence of substantiated child maltreatment in the state. This measure is often used as a standard by which state child welfare systems are compared. The current national standard as defined by the Administration for Children and Families is less than or equal to 6.1 percent. Georgia has succeeded in reducing this level over the past three years to 5.7 percent, 0.4 points below the national standard.

9.0% 8.0% 7.0% 6.0% 5.0% 4.0% 3.0% 2.0% 1.0% 0.0%

Recurrence of Substantiated Child Maltreatment

National Standard

6.1% 5.6%

7.2%

8.5%

6.6%

5.7%

FY 2002

FY 2003

FY 2004

FY 2005

FY 2006

VETERANS SERVICE
$1,050,000 in bonds for the addition of an Alzheimer's Unit at the Georgia War Veterans Nursing home in Milledgeville to serve an additional 24 patients.
$1,575,000 in bonds to provide the state match for Federal funds for the Life Safety and Building upgrades in Augusta (Total Funds: $4,500,000).

GROWING GEORGIA
Georgia continues to be one of the fasting growing states in the nation with an increase of 2.5 percent between July 2005 and July 2006, the fastest growth in the South. Meeting the demands of an ever increasing population requires major investment in infrastructure maintenance and development. This budget provides a continued investment in transportation to improve highways around our rapidly growing cities and to spur economic development around the state. Support for local road construction remains at record levels.
Growth demands that we continue to protect our environment and expand access to natural areas throughout the state. This budget funds additional positions at state parks and wildlife management areas to improve operating hours and customer service. The Governor is also recommending a major investment of $19 million to develop the "Go Fish Georgia," a major initiative to improve boating and fishing tourism in the state.
These actions continue the investments of the past four years to improve and expand Georgia's infrastructure, a crucial component needed for long-term economic growth and development.

TRANSPORTATION
$6,575,000 in bonds to raise dikes and consolidate dredge disposal areas in the Savannah harbor, making room for additional dredge

material so that container ships can continue to navigate the harbor. The Savannah harbor is home to the fastest growing major ports in the nation and contributes to Georgia's growing economy. The funding is a 35 percent state cost share with the Army Corps of Engineers.
$70,000,000 in motor-fuel funded bonds for the Governor's Fast Forward program. Through the acceleration of existing projects, the program promotes short and long-term congestion relief, spurs economic development, adds capacity to Georgia's highways and includes critically needed improvements to make the existing highway network operate more efficiently.
$107,787,879 in total motor fuel funds for local roads (Local
Assistance Road Program, State Fund Construction Off System, and State Fund Construction Most Needed). This is the 3rd highest level of funding since FY 1999.
GEORGIA ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY
$23,000,000 in bonds to fund statewide water and sewer infrastructure loans for local communities through the Georgia Fund program.
$3,120,000 in bonds to provide the state match for the federal Clean Water State Revolving Fund for water and sewer infrastructure loans for local communities.
$4,880,000 in bonds to provide the state match for the federal Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for water and sewer infrastructure loans for local communities.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
$5,103,354 to increase international marketing efforts, expand Asia and Canada global commerce initiatives, and add 5 positions to develop international trade and investment business opportunities for the state.
$630,000 for equipment for economic development equipment for the Herty Advanced Materials Development Center.
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
$206,000 to assist the Department in coordinating the decennial Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) program for the U.S. Census Bureau in order to ensure that Georgians are accurately counted in the 2010 Census.
$330,160 for the Regional Economic Business Assistance (REBA) program to assist local redevelopment authorities in creating comprehensive economic development plans for those communities affected by the federal Base Realignment and Closure process.
AGRICULTURE
$400,000 to implement online licensing for the more than 100 licenses and certificates the department issues. This will allow for greater efficiency and better customer service to regulated businesses.
$109,928 to complete the automation of food safety and weights and measures inspections, begun in FY 2006. The automated inspection process allows for better data collection and more accurate reporting and enhances the efficiency of consumer protection services.

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$320,000 to provide 8 consumer protection inspectors in the areas of plant protection, food safety, meat inspection, and livestock/poultry, increasing the frequency of inspections and ensuring safe and properly labeled consumer products.
SAFE GEORGIA
Ensuring the public's safety remains a high priority of this administration. Strong enforcement of the law requires the continued expansion of prison beds to deal with the increased number of criminals sent to prison. This budget continues to provide for increased bed-space and operating costs in the correctional system both for adults and for juvenile offenders. It also increases funding to provide rehabilitative services to youthful offenders and substance abuse treatment for parolees.
Building on last year's budget, additional funds are provided to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) to deal with methamphetamine related crimes, including an additional 15 agents for the state's year old Meth-Force.
In partnership, the GBI and the Department of Driver Services will establish the Georgia SecureID initiative to protect the integrity of Georgia's drivers' licenses.
CORRECTIONS
$15,264,673 for bedspace increases including 192 beds at Wilcox State Prison and 256 beds each at Dooly State Prison, Macon State Prison, Smith State Prison and Valdosta State Prison.
Inmate and Parole Populations: FY97 FY06
60,000
50,000
40,000
30,000
20,000
10,000
0 FY97 FY98 FY99 FY00 FY01 FY02 FY03 FY04 FY05 FY06
Inmate 36,301 38,049 41,293 43,270 45,676 46,832 46,829 48,421 47,925 52,635 Parole 19,502 18,828 20,313 20,963 19,299 19,508 20,300 21,323 21,960 23,060
$31,900,000 in bonds for headquarters and training academy relocation to the Tift College campus in Forsyth, Monroe County.
$24,380,000 in bonds for a 1,024 bed-space expansion statewide.
$720,000 for a boot camp substance abuse treatment program.
$8,671,912 annualizes the operating cost of state prison bed expansions at Pelham Pre-release Center, Calhoun State Prison and Johnson State Prison as well as probation bed expansion at the Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center.
$11,120,000 to fund expenses associated with the Health Services Purchases contract with the Medical College of Georgia.
$1,066,603 provides funding for mental health care supervision and licensure requirements as well as an increase in dentists.

GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
$845,791 to provide funding for the Child Safety Initiative to investigate child internet predators and child pornography cases. The one-time costs of $302,262 associated with establishing this unit was funded in Amended FY2007.
$201,996 to establish the Georgia SecureID initiative in partnership with the Department of Driver Services. Additional funding of $89,262 provided in Amended FY2007.
$1,009,979 additional agents to the Meth-Force first funded in FY2007. This doubles the GBI Meth-Force to a total of 30 agents who investigate methamphetamine-related crimes.
$2,650,000 in bonds for the expansion of the Summerville medical examiners facility.
JUVENILE JUSTICE
$3,200,000 for 67 additional Juvenile Probation and Parole Specialist positions to supervise and provide rehabilitative services to youth placed in community settings in lieu of secure facilities.
$6,795,000 in bonds to develop an existing secure facility in the metro-Atlanta area into an 80-bed Youth Development Campus (YDC) facility, representing the only such facility north of Augusta.
$1,385,000 to expand the 21st Century Learning Center After School Program to all YDC facilities ($385,000), the "Think Exit at Entry" academic and employment counseling program ($600,000), and substance abuse treatment programs at YDC facilities ($400,000).
$8,500,000 in bonds for statewide facility repairs, and minor construction and renovations.
PARDONS AND PAROLES
$1,065,571 provides substance abuse treatment for parolees to further support successful parole completion. Of these funds $992,619 provides for a residential substance abuse treatment option while an additional $72,952 provides for substance abuse after care for parolees returning to the community.
$796,240 funds the continuing development of the Clemency Online Navigation System (CONS), including 5 additional positions, which will convert paper driven processes into electronic data and images and will enhance parole decisions. An additional $88,315 is provided for CONS in Amended FY 2007.
PUBLIC SAFETY
$1,248,000 for network connectivity to provide interoperable communication allowing public safety service and support providers statewide to communicate via voice and or data.
DEFENSE
$1,120,000 to match $1,680,000 in federal funding to serve an additional 100 students at the Fort Gordon Youth Challenge Academy.
$3,070,000 bonds to match $32,151,000 in federal funding to construct a new joint headquarters facility for the Army National Guard,

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Air National Guard, State Defense Force and the Georgia Department of Defense.
$500,000 to match $1,500,000 in federal funding to make statewide Army National Guard armory renovations and improvements.
BEST MANAGED STATE
From the beginning of this administration one of the prime motivating forces has been the desire to place Georgia on a more efficient and effective foundation.
Financially, the State Accounting Office (SAO) has brought the state into the modern era with major initiatives in cash management and banking practices. To continue this process funds are being budgeted to transfer the Asset Management Program (AMP) from the Department of Administrative Services to SAO.
Additional improvements are recommended in the Department of Driver Services to improve customer response times and turn the agency into a model of customer service. The budget also includes funds for the department's portion of the joint Georgia SecureID initiative with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to protect the integrity of Georgia drivers' licenses.
Improvements are also being made to the state's general information call center. These improvements are part of the Governor's vision to provide faster, friendlier, and easier access to state government information and services. The budget includes funding for additional customer service representatives and call center software. Team Georgia, ready to serve!
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
$2,742,986 to continue the customer service initiative in the Office of Consumer Service, including 38 additional positions.
DRIVER SERVICES
$537,860 for 10 additional investigator positions for the Georgia SecureID initiative to protect the integrity of Georgia drivers' licenses. An additional $265,380 is included for one time start-up costs for the Georgia SecureID initiative.
$1,352,437 for 26 positions, 2 motor vehicles, and operational costs for new Customer Service Centers in Loganville and Clayton.
$487,961 to add 14 positions to the customer contact center in order to expand the operating hours and increase the percentage of calls being answered in three minutes or less to 85 percent.
$2,867,500 for the implementation of an Electronic Document Imaging System.
NATURAL RESOURCES
$6,000,000 to develop the "Go Fish Georgia" education center, state park, bass trail, and fishing and recreation access to promote and improve boating and fishing tourism.
$1,430,000 to fill 44 vacant positions in the state parks and wildlife management areas. This aligns with the Governor's customer service

initiative, resulting in additional operating hours of state parks, enhanced customer service, and greater law enforcement protection in our counties and wildlife management areas.
$680,000 to support the Environmental Protection Division's development of total maximum daily loads for specific pollutants on Lakes Lanier and Allatoona, leading to improved water quality and additional opportunities for economic development in the affected areas.
$2,000,000 to fund capital improvements to the state parks facilities, including renovations of cottages and campgrounds.
$1,350,000 to repair aging coastal boat ramps to improve and expand public access points.
$2,500,000 in bonds to design and construct Burke County Public Fishing Area.
REVENUE
$4,000,000 in bonds and $3,600,000 in cash to implement a Data Warehouse.
$7,000,000 in bonds for the integration of core systems as part of the tax integration project.
$981,600 to add 12 compliance auditors for additional tax collection.
STATE ACCOUNTING OFFICE
$1,705,000 to transfer the Asset Management Program (AMP) from the Department of Administrative Services for its transition to a production unit.
FORESTRY COMMISSION
$860,000 to address ongoing facilities maintenance needs for the commission's county and district units, most of which were constructed in the 1950's and 1960's. These repairs will ensure that the buildings in which foresters and rangers work will be safe and well-suited to the duties of the commission.
$979,622 to provide for equipment maintenance needs, due to wear and tear on equipment from the moderate fire season of 2006. These funds will ensure that firefighting equipment is kept in excellent condition so that rangers can continue to respond to fires in a timely manner and contain them before they spread.
LABOR
$9,935,000 in bonds to provide the state match to federal funds to acquire property, design, construct, and equip a new Vocational Rehabilitation Residence Hall at the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation.
$255,700 to fund 4 new positions and related operating expenses for the new Blanchard Hall Outpatient Clinic at the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation.

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PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION $108,097 to fund 2 pipeline safety inspector positions to enforce federal and state natural gas regulations.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES $41,000,000 to place the state's self funded workers' compensation fund on a firm financial basis. FY 2008 premiums will meet cash obligations and maintain current reserves.
Note to Reader: STATEWIDE BUDGET CHANGES The first section under each agency shows the statewide budget changes. These include:

FY 2007 pay raise annualizers; FY 2008 pay raise; Employer share of the increase to the State Health Benefit
Plan premiums; Increases to Workers' Compensation premiums; and, Increase to the Georgia Building Authority real estate rental
rates.
Under each applicable program, the caption "Fund statewide budget changes" appears. The amount shown is a total of all the changes listed in the section referenced above as they apply to each program.
For accounting purposes beginning in FY 2007 travel expenses have been rolled in regular operating expenses. Per diem and fees have been combined with contracts.

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

ASSETS:
Cash and Cash Equivalents Investments Accounts Receivable Other Assets
Total Assets
LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY:
Liabilities: Undrawn Appropriation Allotments Undistributed Sales Tax Unclaimed Bonds and Interest Deferred Revenue Funds Held for Others
Total Liabilities
Fund Equity: Fund Balances Reserved: Appropriation to Department of Transportation Revenue Shortfall Reserve Lottery for Education: Restricted Unrestricted Old State Debt Tobacco Settlement Funds Guaranteed Revenue Debt Common Reserve Fund For Debt Service and Unissued Debt
Total
Unreserved: Undesignated Surplus
Total Fund Equity
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY

June 30, 2005
$6,873,666,897.21 3,534,101,185.62 157,336,595.48 0.00
$10,565,104,678.31

June 30, 2006
$6,555,716,746.08 5,470,397,068.33 264,834,149.40 4,096,940.68
$12,295,044,904.49

$2,035,533,079.83 102,900,000.00 588,657.50 391,418.81
7,015,099,071.72
$9,154,512,227.86

$1,753,809,820.29 109,400,000.00 587,828.35 0.00
8,227,206,183.12
$10,091,003,831.76

$60,940,019.39 381,147,634.15
294,355,452.95 318,523,765.20
26,980.00 173,223,902.07
71,830,871.25 106,447,297.00
$1,406,495,922.01
4,096,528.44
$1,410,592,450.45
$10,565,104,678.31

$62,081,604.77 912,788,624.75
303,429,097.76 440,784,391.15
0.00 167,511,505.08
71,690,611.25 245,676,937.97
$2,203,962,772.73
78,300.00
$2,204,041,072.73
$12,295,044,904.49

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STATE FUNDS SURPLUS BY DEPARTMENT

Departments/Agencies
General Assembly Audits and Accounts, Department of
Judicial Branch
Accounting Office, State Administrative Services, Department of Agriculture, Department of Banking and Finance, Department of Community Affairs, Department of Community Health, Department of Corrections, Department of Defense, Department of Drivers Services, Department of Early Care and Learning, Department of Economic Development, Department of Education, State Board of Forestry Commission, State Georgia Bureau of Investigation Governor, Office of the Human Resources, Department of Insurance, Office of Commissioner of Juvenile Justice, Department of Labor, Department of Law, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Pardons and Paroles, Board of Properties Commission, State 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 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
Total Surplus
Audited State Funds Surplus, June 30 Audited Lottery Funds Surplus, June 30 Audited Tobacco Funds Surplus, June 30
TOTAL SURPLUS
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FY 2005

FY 2006

$2,018,644.72 695,104.15
3,210,799.18
4,733,505.43 66,806.59 28,055.37
1,126,234.33 3,177,284.52
593,831.26 2,965.04
80,551.90 181.82
598,510.02 2,945,262.57 1,099,365.96
393,784.61 3,923,500.55
659,733.22 347,829.50 1,338,243.79
9,724.71 499,367.70 582,054.42
76,839.98
580,028.04 106,998.40 1,746,538.20 665,250.87 691,371.75
308.33 9,315.10 198,646.21 468,738.81 625,842.31 328,488.79 27,283.14
$33,656,991.29
$33,656,991.29 54,784,386.29 1,565,542.91
$90,006,920.49

$2,690,253.78 345,570.55
521,105.86
5,070.73 233,180.39 105,230.01 358,133.39 760,241.96 8,671,964.53 1,885,932.57
56,849.66 97,742.25
280.92 345,186.50 10,806,643.46
10,962.76 92,754.02 5,611,544.76 7,047,970.69
0.00 2,647,294.62
63,700.62 329,773.40 2,008,067.11
98,257.37 131,304.00 249,823.01
11,294.87 1,478,679.98
943,617.64 1,356,516.38
2,955.80 1,094.52 292,205.57 408,999.68 2,365,924.33 954,098.51 20,740.92 78,300.00
$53,089,267.12
$53,089,267.12 40,275,337.65 115,619.80
$93,480,224.57

GEORGIA REVENUES: FY 2004 - FY 2006 AND ESTIMATED FY 2007 - FY 2008

1. General Funds Taxes: Revenue Income Tax - Individual Income Tax - Corporate Sales and Use Tax-General Motor Fuel Tobacco Taxes Alcoholic Beverages Tax Estate Tax Property Tax Taxes: Other Insurance Premium Tax Motor Vehicle License Tax Total Taxes
Interest, Fees and Sales Department of Revenue
Interest - Treasury and Fiscal Services
Interest on Motor Fuel Deposits Interest on all other Deposits Interest Fees and Sales - Other Regulatory Fees and Sales Drivers Services Natural Resources Secretary of State Labor Department Human Resources Banking and Finance Corrections Workers' Compensation Public Service Commission Nursing Home Provider Fees Care Management Organization Fees Indigent Defense Fees Peace Officers' and Prosecutors' Training Funds
All Other Departments Total Regulatory Fees and Sales 2. Total General Funds 3. Lottery Funds 4. Tobacco Settlement Funds 5. Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund 6. Other b. Payments from Georgia Ports Authority
b. Guaranteed Revenue Debt Interest 7. Job and Growth Tax Relief 8. Mid-year Adjustment Reserve
TOTAL REVENUES AVAILABLE

FY 2004 Reported
$6,826,335,378 486,970,358
4,860,904,312 731,856,759 227,549,406 153,179,078 65,110,425 63,677,784
317,462,533 262,806,813 $13,995,852,846
118,230,877
37,925,956
47,478,666 48,449,865 56,159,555 27,381,739 20,828,829 20,702,647 13,798,294 17,441,124
3,679,613 96,231,538
22,755,180
57,729,012 $588,792,895 $14,584,644,742 $787,354,547
155,986,212 1,625,000 8,751
139,191,036
$15,668,810,288

FY 2005 Reported

FY 2006 Reported

$7,276,607,819 729,640,400
5,215,447,136 850,940,019 249,070,470 152,459,425 42,930,113 66,489,431

$8,021,933,826.66 $862,730,326.89
$5,711,915,442.05 $821,159,526.85 $241,503,374.19 $157,818,124.82 $12,786,406.56 $72,138,489.17

331,612,139 285,353,902 $15,200,550,854

$342,982,441.72 $255,994,020.81 $16,500,961,979.72

136,878,478

$199,461,998.89

9,263,191

$50,291,991.58 $55,249,377.57

50,403,175 47,452,336 53,524,647 31,444,019 17,637,660 20,682,946 14,546,662 13,700,314
3,179,376 101,430,308
27,832,122 26,316,514

$61,896,306.15 $46,958,436.28 $60,063,070.05 $32,291,937.31
$9,021,409.34 $22,814,714.14 $13,773,686.13 $16,196,305.01
$1,140,575.35 $95,606,731.00
$5,071,682.23 $37,422,285.61 $23,723,762.10

59,154,065 $613,445,813 $15,813,996,667 $813,490,096
159,362,266 1,689,400 (612)

$106,813,339.96 $837,797,608.70 $17,338,759,588.42 $847,970,098.47 $149,348,812.10
$4,560,600.00 $2,239.96

$2,546,933.87

$16,788,537,817 $18,343,188,272.82

FY 2007 Estimated
$8,498,855,000 848,672,000
5,989,729,000 813,549,013 243,535,000 161,608,000 1,000,000 77,946,075
353,176,375 266,506,515 $17,254,576,978
145,000,000
50,291,992 61,000,000
62,000,000 46,000,000 53,000,000 29,000,000 19,600,000 18,683,400 14,100,000 15,608,249
1,140,000 110,104,867 162,124,812
37,422,286 25,731,048
74,039,139 $924,845,793 $18,179,422,771 $841,554,506
167,511,505 3,007,691
3,234,000
171,165,889 $19,365,896,362

FY 2008 Estimated
$8,993,510,000 884,200,000
6,394,165,000 890,844,400 247,970,000 165,487,000
84,961,822
364,771,665 273,851,712 $18,299,761,599
150,000,000
32,000,000 32,000,000
65,000,000 46,000,000 53,000,000 30,000,000 19,600,000 19,637,900 14,000,000 15,717,954
1,140,000 120,805,958 181,156,189
37,422,286 26,000,000
78,298,009 $921,778,296 $19,221,539,895 $841,554,506
148,344,341 3,063,194
16,119,000
$20,230,620,936

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GEORGIA ESTIMATED REVENUES FY 2008

FY 2008 Estimated Revenues
Total: $20,230,620,936

Income Tax Corporate 4.4%
Income Tax Individual 44.5%

Sales Tax 31.6%
Motor Fuel Tax 4.4%
Other Taxes 5.6%
Fees & Sales 4.6%
Lottery 4.2%
Tobacco Settlement Miscellaneou0s.7%
0.1%

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EXPENDITURES AND APPROPRIATIONS: STATE FUNDS
GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDED BUDGET - FY 2008

Departments/Agencies
Legislative Branch Georgia Senate Georgia House of Representatives Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices Audits and Accounts, Department of
Judicial Branch Court of Appeals Judicial Council Juvenile Courts Prosecuting Attorney's Council Public Defender Standards Council, Georgia Superior Courts Supreme Court
Executive Branch Accounting Office, State Administrative Services, Department of Agriculture, Department of Banking and Finance, Department of Community Affairs, Department of Community Health, Department of Corrections, Department of Defense, Department of Driver Services, Department of Bright from the Start: Early Care and Learning, Department of Economic Development, Department of Education, State Board of Employees' Retirement System Forestry Commission, State Governor, Office of the Human Resources, Department of Insurance, Office of Commissioner of Investigation, Georgia Bureau of Juvenile Justice, Department of Labor, Department of Law, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Pardon and Paroles, State Board of Public Safety, Department of Public Service Commission Regents, Board of Revenue, Department of Secretary of State Soil and Water Conservation Commission Student Finance Commission, Georgia
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FY 2005 Expenditures
$34,945,234 39,818,987 10,163,665 75,369,392
2,242,044,171 913,077,532 7,958,190 77,291,620 279,423,075 25,182,214
6,231,011,224 2,311,347
30,264,198 41,197,880 1,378,502,766 15,837,851 63,405,653 299,152,414 48,329,824 13,310,857 93,142,583 44,217,112 86,147,405
8,129,104 1,665,265,393
503,163,580 35,239,228 2,970,004
484,037,426
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FY 2006 Expenditures

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Recommended

$9,779,214 17,491,660
9,078,281 31,927,549

$10,077,484 17,919,412 9,502,391 33,510,838

12,751,212 13,464,512
6,449,545 51,327,072 27,832,122 53,508,459
7,921,323

13,878,616 18,603,387
6,618,847 57,050,361 37,422,285 61,986,454
8,489,595

$1,369,505 40,785,532 42,777,968 10,707,329 80,597,907 1,901,045,956 979,073,371
8,490,206 47,312,066 293,936,117 32,193,411 6,602,276,019
5,112,647 31,140,479 37,674,426 1,408,641,103 16,519,164 62,621,387 303,826,065 53,797,213 13,826,570 114,091,952 48,247,273 100,222,361
8,460,480 1,802,771,336
524,369,530 35,409,484 3,701,854
492,743,972

6,802,841 22,016,619 42,911,540 11,581,920 94,212,593 2,379,182,299 997,756,694
8,815,464 53,431,393 306,009,646 34,677,302 7,219,516,840
8,083,095 33,914,092 41,076,593 1,423,526,488 17,686,741 65,881,591 297,707,111 51,657,624 14,670,539 109,447,299 50,112,887 103,561,759
9,047,095 1,932,973,502
548,811,784 37,264,162 3,097,477
576,267,284

7,459,351 20,314,227 46,175,854 12,434,211 94,122,399 2,503,109,178 1,103,018,002 11,344,298 60,697,983 329,370,960 40,360,119 7,809,109,867
3,230,801 38,054,852 46,974,117 1,578,820,408 18,923,386 73,538,123 326,356,559 57,044,294 18,462,762 129,107,961 55,524,566 113,535,891
9,853,420 2,133,435,872
557,857,284 38,724,181 3,520,120
556,920,642

EXPENDITURES AND APPROPRIATIONS: STATE FUNDS
GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDED BUDGET - FY 2008

Departments/Agencies
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 APPROPRIATIONS Less:
Lottery Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL STATE GENERAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

FY 2005 Expenditures

FY 2006 Expenditures

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Recommended

1,939,354 297,052,062 712,858,292
20,916,954 15,008,387 643,887,134

1,687,795 329,475,729 937,543,770
21,281,347 15,789,454 863,830,091

3,903,200 336,788,064 664,031,462
23,145,033 16,100,599 867,362,477

1,555,000 384,802,807 775,206,811
25,161,170 17,308,389 954,125,401

$16,442,572,112 $17,273,350,869 $18,654,564,058 $20,230,620,936

$722,688,862 153,586,566 789,188,355

$747,140,560 154,529,979
1,078,250,674

$841,554,506 177,518,387 801,759,400

$841,554,506 148,344,341 922,844,400

$14,777,108,329 $15,293,429,656 $16,833,731,765 $18,317,877,689

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SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS BY POLICY AREA
GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDED BUDGET - FY 2008

Departments/Agencies
Educated Georgia Bright from the Start: Early Care and Learning, Department of Lottery Funds Education, State Board of Tobacco Settlement Funds Regents, Board of Tobacco Settlement Funds Student Finance Commission, Georgia Lottery Funds Teachers' Retirement System Technical and Adult Education, Department of Total
Healthy Georgia Community Health, Department of Tobacco Settlement Funds Human Resources, Department of Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Veterans Service, Department of Total
Safe Georgia Corrections, Department of Defense, Department of Investigation, Georgia Bureau of Juvenile Justice, Department of Pardon and Paroles, State Board of Public Safety, Department of Total
Best Managed State Georgia Senate Georgia House of Representatives Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices Audits and Accounts, Department of Court of Appeals Judicial Council Juvenile Courts Prosecuting Attorney's Council Public Defender Standards Council, Georgia Superior Courts Supreme Court Accounting Office, State Administrative Services, Department of Banking and Finance, Department of Driver Services, Department of Employees' Retirement System Forestry Commission, State Governor, Office of the Insurance, Office of Commissioner of
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FY 2007 Current Budget
$4,056,199 301,953,447 7,189,516,840
30,000,000 1,917,240,948
15,732,554 36,666,225 539,601,059
3,903,200 336,788,064 $10,375,458,536
$2,323,237,938 55,944,361
1,391,950,658 28,568,139 3,007,691 23,145,033
$3,825,853,820
$997,756,694 8,815,464
65,881,591 297,707,111
50,112,887 103,561,759 $1,523,835,506
$9,779,214 17,491,660
9,078,281 31,927,549 12,751,212 13,464,512
6,449,545 51,327,072 27,832,122 53,508,459
7,921,323 6,802,841 22,016,619 11,581,920 53,431,393 8,083,095 33,914,092 41,076,593 17,686,741

Changes

FY 2008 Recommended

$457,415 22,903,899 619,593,027 (30,000,000) 194,357,125
6,105,245 3,557,257 (22,903,899) (2,348,200) 48,014,743 $839,736,612

$4,513,614 324,857,346 7,809,109,867
0 2,111,598,073
21,837,799 40,223,482 516,697,160
1,555,000 384,802,807 $11,215,195,148

$127,397,584 (3,470,705)
157,047,003 (1,808,586) 55,503 2,016,137
$281,236,936

$2,450,635,522 52,473,656
1,548,997,661 26,759,553 3,063,194 25,161,170
$4,107,090,756

$105,261,308 2,528,834 7,656,532
28,649,448 5,411,679 9,974,132
$159,481,933

$1,103,018,002 11,344,298 73,538,123
326,356,559 55,524,566
113,535,891 $1,683,317,439

$298,270 427,752 424,110
1,583,289 1,127,404 5,138,875
169,302 5,723,289 9,590,163 8,477,995
568,272 656,510 (1,702,392) 852,291 7,266,590 (4,852,294) 4,140,760 5,897,524 1,236,645

$10,077,484 17,919,412 9,502,391 33,510,838 13,878,616 18,603,387 6,618,847 57,050,361 37,422,285 61,986,454 8,489,595 7,459,351 20,314,227 12,434,211 60,697,983 3,230,801 38,054,852 46,974,117 18,923,386

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SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS BY POLICY AREA
GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDED BUDGET - FY 2008

Departments/Agencies
Labor, Department of Law, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Public Service Commission Revenue, Department of
Tobacco Settlement Funds Secretary of State Soil and Water Conservation Commission Workers' Compensation, State Board of Total
Growing Georgia Agriculture, Department of Community Affairs, Department of Tobacco Settlement Funds Economic Development, Department of Transportation, Department of Motor Fuel Funds Total
Debt Management General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Motor Fuel Funds Total
TOTAL STATE FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS Less:
Lottery Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL STATE GENERAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

FY 2007 Current Budget
51,657,624 14,670,539 109,447,299
9,047,095 548,661,784
150,000 37,264,162
3,097,477 16,100,599 $1,226,220,822

Changes
5,386,670 3,792,223 19,660,662
806,325 9,045,500
1,460,019 422,643
1,207,790 $88,806,187

FY 2008 Recommended
57,044,294 18,462,762 129,107,961
9,853,420 557,707,284
150,000 38,724,181
3,520,120 17,308,389 $1,315,027,009

$42,911,540 47,089,260 47,123,333 34,677,302 17,272,062
646,759,400 $835,832,897

$3,264,314 (90,194)
5,682,817 4,102,671 107,072,678 $120,032,286

$46,175,854 46,999,066 47,123,333 40,360,119 21,374,733
753,832,078 $955,865,183

$712,362,477 155,000,000
$867,362,477
$18,654,564,058
$841,554,506 177,518,387 801,759,400
$16,833,731,765

$72,750,602 14,012,322
$86,762,924
$1,576,056,878
$0 (29,174,046) 121,085,000
$1,484,145,924

$785,113,079 169,012,322
$954,125,401
$20,230,620,936
$841,554,506 148,344,341 922,844,400
$18,317,877,689

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GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS FY 2008 STATE FUNDS BY POLICY AREA
FY 2008 State Funds
Total: $20,230,620,936

Educated Georgia 55.4%

Healthy Georgia 20.3%

Safe Georgia 8.3%

Debt Management 4.7%

Best Managed State 6.5%
Growing Georgia 4.7%

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EXPENDITURES AND APPROPRIATIONS: TOTAL FUNDS
GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDED BUDGET - FY 2008

Departments/Agencies

FY 2005 Expenditures

FY 2006 Expenditures

FY 2007

FY 2008

Current Budget Recommended

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

$10,077,484 17,919,412 9,502,391 33,510,838

Judicial Branch Court of Appeals Judicial Council Juvenile Courts Prosecuting Attorneys Public Defender Standards Council, Georgia Superior Courts Supreme Court

$12,841,212 13,464,512 6,449,545 53,094,118 29,804,954 53,508,459 7,921,323

13,968,616 18,603,387
6,618,847 58,817,407 45,505,318 61,986,454
8,489,595

Executive Branch Accounting Office, State Administrative Services, Department of Agriculture, Department of Banking and Finance, Department of Community Affairs, Department of Community Health, Department of Corrections, Department of Defense, Department of Driver Services, Department of Bright from the Start: Early Care and Learning, Department of Economic Development, Department of Education, State Board of Employees' Retirement System Forestry Commission, State Governor, Office of the Human Resources, Department of Insurance, Office of Commissioner of Investigation, Georgia Bureau of Juvenile Justice, Department of Labor, Department of Law, Department of Merit System of Personnel Administration Natural Resources, Department of Pardon and Paroles, State Board of Properties Commission, State Public Safety, Department of Public Service Commission Regents, Board of Revenue, Department of Secretary of State
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$401,165,582 53,547,810 10,163,665
254,331,262 10,010,826,203
968,543,099 38,240,157 95,698,551
382,905,561 25,182,214
7,584,834,691 15,620,585 48,913,917
157,557,325 3,240,927,409
16,939,737 126,544,001 312,391,786 408,643,145
50,715,175 13,821,123 250,710,579 45,105,815
115,681,754 8,678,625
3,951,908,357 521,677,347 57,974,130

$13,605,841 373,435,358
57,889,016 10,832,329 253,405,224 9,159,254,509 1,040,282,830 37,512,433 52,628,325 412,220,742 34,293,412 8,267,465,449 24,654,233 50,964,989 116,949,449 3,399,109,377 17,556,387 123,548,225 314,183,136 398,920,357 54,603,005 18,609,370 279,934,087 49,581,001
3,261,962 143,492,755
9,110,488 4,405,830,621
544,884,005 42,448,295

15,776,297 341,279,421
51,645,550 11,581,920 199,090,850 10,977,722,783 1,024,846,682 46,351,950 54,152,849 425,806,635 34,697,546 8,345,873,148 27,927,184 39,714,730 47,514,241 3,090,320,351 18,738,528 100,652,789 319,020,177 353,397,128 36,496,779 14,576,477 144,935,065 50,112,887
5,876,661 121,273,100
9,320,406 4,858,713,004
555,817,132 38,762,427

16,432,807 335,769,020
54,909,864 12,434,211 199,000,656 11,747,400,869 1,127,094,650 52,696,725 61,419,439 449,232,639 40,380,363 8,938,455,435 23,494,048 43,687,335 53,411,765 3,263,824,386 19,975,173 108,309,321 347,560,548 358,783,798 40,289,002 14,576,477 164,163,514 55,524,566
7,632,996 131,247,232
10,126,731 5,056,302,042
564,862,632 40,224,464

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EXPENDITURES AND APPROPRIATIONS: TOTAL FUNDS
GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDED BUDGET - FY 2008

Departments/Agencies
Soil and Water Conservation Commission Student Finance Commission, Georgia Teachers' Retirement System Technical and Adult Education, Department of Transportation, Department of - State Funds Veterans Service, Department of Workers' Compensation, State Board of General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
TOTAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

FY 2005 Expenditures

FY 2006 Expenditures

FY 2007

FY 2008

Current Budget Recommended

7,824,092 484,630,477
25,928,324 493,162,113 2,307,376,111
32,933,166 15,008,387 643,887,134

12,352,109 496,582,415
22,910,933 533,604,737 2,979,715,897
34,111,266 16,211,954 863,830,091

13,956,014 583,561,537
28,112,446 413,335,181 1,847,956,177
34,114,912 16,220,599 867,362,477

14,111,720 563,063,788
26,489,005 461,349,924 2,123,544,767
37,081,049 17,308,389 954,125,401

$33,179,999,410 $34,669,786,612 $35,343,698,163 $37,821,296,500

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TOTAL DEBT AUTHORIZED BY STATE IN GENERAL OBLIGATION AND REVENUE BONDS

The following table sets forth by purpose the aggregate general obligation debt and guaranteedrevenue debt authorized by the General Assembly of the State for the fiscal years ended June 30, 1975 through June 30, 2007. The amounts of such general obligation debt and guaranteedrevenue debt actually issued (including the Bonds) and the amounts authorized but unissued have been aggregated for presentation in the third and fourth columns of this table and labeled "State Obligations Issued" and "Unissued Authorized Indebtedness."

Agency
Transportation School Construction University Facilities World Congress Center Human Resources Facilities Port Facilities Correctional Facilities Public Safety Facilities Georgia Bureau of Investigation Georgia Department of Revenue Department of Labor Department of Natural Resources Technical and Adult Education Environmental Facilities Authority Department of Administrative Services Department of Agriculture Georgia Building Authority Stone Mountain Memorial Assn. Department of Veterans Services Jekyll Island State Park Authority Office of the Secretary of State Department of Defense Department of Community Affairs Department of Economic Development Georgia Emergency Management Agency State Soil & Water Conservation Department of Juvenile Justice Georgia Golf Hall of Fame Georgia Forestry Commission Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority Other
Subtotal
Net Increase resulting from the 1986B, 1992A, 1993E, GEFA Series 1997, GA 400 Tollway Series 1998, 1998E and 2004C refunding Bond Issues.

General Obligation Debt
Authorized
$3,762,755,000 3,922,685,000 3,180,855,000 619,330,000 288,840,000 595,715,000 765,060,000 66,745,000 77,925,000 7,325,000 43,875,000 519,840,000 901,119,000 403,000,000 57,605,000 32,530,000 489,810,000 48,400,000 9,720,000 28,190,000 55,050,000 16,540,000 8,200,000 149,265,000 200,000 3,840,000 221,040,000 6,000,000 13,875,000 14,055,000 31,600,000
$16,340,989,000
$144,710,000

Guaranteed Revenue Debt
Authorized $755,245,000
97,470,000
$852,715,000 $6,925,000

State Obligations
Issued
$4,021,600,000 3,674,100,000 3,083,953,000 615,330,000 281,705,000 577,315,000 761,160,000 66,745,000 77,925,000 7,325,000 43,875,000 507,560,000 814,492,000 479,470,000 57,605,000 32,530,000 486,710,000 48,400,000 8,970,000 28,190,000 55,050,000 14,825,000 8,200,000 141,265,000 200,000 3,840,000 221,040,000 6,000,000 13,875,000 14,055,000 30,600,000
$16,183,910,000
$151,635,000

Unissued Authorized Indebtedness
$496,400,000 248,585,000 96,902,000 4,000,000 7,135,000 18,400,000 3,900,000
12,280,000 86,627,000 21,000,000
3,100,000 750,000
1,715,000 8,000,000
1,000,000 $1,009,794,000

TOTAL

$16,485,699,000

$859,640,000

$16,335,545,000

$1,009,794,000

Source: Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission

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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 general obligation and guaranteed revenue debt, excluding the Bonds, as of November 30, 2006.

Outstanding Debt (Millions) 2007* 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027

Fiscal Year

General Obligation Debt Principal

Guaranteed Revenue Principal

2007* 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 TOTAL

$257,470,000 572,565,000 573,160,000 593,035,000 580,635,000 516,255,000 469,540,000 420,115,000 426,930,000 380,850,000 357,120,000 352,360,000 325,075,000 291,605,000 263,660,000 236,465,000 176,305,000 162,715,000 119,130,000 93,105,000 46,965,000
$7,215,060,000

$13,845,000 39,300,000 41,145,000 43,120,000 43,535,000 47,675,000 32,390,000 34,125,000 35,945,000 37,840,000 39,830,000 41,925,000 44,045,000 46,305,000 48,675,000 21,545,000 22,650,000 23,810,000 0 0 0
$657,705,000

Source: Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission

Total Principal
$271,315,000 611,865,000 614,305,000 636,155,000 624,170,000 563,930,000 501,930,000 454,240,000 462,875,000 418,690,000 396,950,000 394,285,000 369,120,000 337,910,000 312,335,000 258,010,000 198,955,000 186,525,000 119,130,000 93,105,000 46,965,000
$7,872,765,000

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

Fiscal Year

Total Interest
$213,583,171 374,663,219 341,364,490 307,421,343 272,351,080 239,484,780 209,787,605 183,731,256 160,074,303 136,395,581 116,011,723 96,436,459 77,847,396 60,782,378 46,169,076 32,499,103 21,553,621 12,860,713 6,427,238 2,290,950 353,325
$2,912,088,808

Total Debt Service
$484,898,171 986,528,219 955,669,490 943,576,343 896,521,080 803,414,780 711,717,605 637,971,256 622,949,303 555,085,581 512,961,723 490,721,459 446,967,396 398,692,378 358,504,076 290,509,103 220,508,621 199,385,713 125,557,238 95,395,950 47,318,325
$10,784,853,808

Interest Principal

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STATE DEBT SERVICE AS PERCENTAGE OF PRIOR YEAR NET TREASURY RECEIPTS
The following sets forth the highest aggregate annual debt service, including recommended debt, as a percentage of the net treasury receipts for the prior fiscal year. Prior to FY 1984 the maximum percentage allowed by the Constitution was 15%.

Fiscal Year

Highest Annual Debt Service

Prior Year Net Treasury Receipts

2008 (Est.) 2007 (Est.)
2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998

$1,173,214,321 1,183,981,964 1,109,553,454 1,020,462,428 931,047,735 885,771,950 877,399,865 730,856,404 700,994,815 702,079,328 606,591,877

$19,194,730,473 18,343,188,273 16,788,538,429 15,529,610,501 14,737,541,220 15,126,479,334 15,768,578,047 14,959,980,702 13,539,916,503 12,478,602,944 11,905,829,999

Source: Debt Service from Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission

Percentage
6.1% 6.5% 6.6% 6.6% 6.3% 5.9% 5.6% 4.9% 5.2% 5.6% 5.1%

State Debt Service as Percentage of Prior Year Net Treasury Receipts

12%

11% 10%

Constitutional Debt Service Limit: 10%of Prior Year Receipts

9%

8%

7% 6%

5.6% 5.1%

5.2% 4.9%

5.6% 5.9%

6.3% 6.6%

6.6%

6.5%

6.1%

5%

4%

3%

2%

1%

0% 1998

1999

2000

2001

2002 2003 2004 Fiscal Year

2005

2006

2007 Est

2008 Est

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REVENUE SHORTFALL RESERVE

The 1976 session of the General Assembly created the Revenue Shortfall Reserve in lieu of the Working Reserve. This reserve acts as a savings account or "rainy day" fund for the state should revenue collections decline unexpectedly or uncontrollably. Current law provides that the reserve cannot exceed 10% of the previous fiscal year's net revenue. For each fiscal year, the General Assembly may appropriate an amount up to 1% of the net revenue collections of the preceding fiscal year for funding increased K-12 needs. In addition, the Governor has the authority to release funds from the reserve in excess of 4% of the net revenue of the preceding fiscal year. The chart for FY 2006 includes agency surplus collected after June 30, 2006 and does not include any funds used for mid-year K-12 adjustment.

Fiscal Year
1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
$800,000,000 $700,000,000 $600,000,000 $500,000,000 $400,000,000 $300,000,000 $200,000,000 $100,000,000
$0

Revenue Shortfall Reserve

$176,727,306 194,030,593 -0-0-085,537,891 249,484,896 288,769,754 313,385,534 333,941,806 351,545,470 380,883,294 551,277,500 734,449,390 700,273,960 260,600,570 51,577,479 256,664,658 792,490,296

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

Revenue Shortfall Reserve Amounts

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

Fiscal Year

34

TOBACCO SETTLEMENT FUND EXPENDITURES
GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDED BUDGET - FY 2008

Use of Tobacco Settlement Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget

Amended FY 2007 Governor's
Recommendations

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendations

RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

OneGeorgia Authority

DCA

HEALTHCARE

Direct Healthcare

Medicaid (including expansion for pregnant women and infants) PeachCare for Kids Expansion for Children F( unded in FY 2008 with State General Funds)

DCH DCH

Critical Access Hospital reimbursement

DCH

Rural Primary Care Access Inititative

DCH

Medicaid Inpatient Hospital Reimbursement

DCH

Community Care Services Program

DHR

Home and Community Based Services for the Elderly

DHR

Mental Retardation Waiver Programs

DHR

School Nurses (Funded in FY 2008 with State General Funds)

DOE

Subtotal:

Cancer Treatment and Prevention Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Smoking Prevention and Cessation Cancer Screening Cancer Treatment for Low-Income Uninsured Cancer Registry Eminent Cancer Scientists and Clinicians Eminent Cancer Scholar Endowment MCG: Cancer Center Mission Enhancement Coalition Staff Cancer Coalition Initiatives Enforcement/Compliance for Underage Smoking Subtotal: Total - Healthcare

DCH DHR DHR DHR DHR Regents Regents Regents Regents Regents DOR

$47,123,333

$47,123,333

$47,123,333

13,999,451 4,970,705
3,500,000
30,000,000 4,190,586 3,808,586
10,256,358 30,000,000 $100,725,686

13,999,451 4,970,705
3,500,000
30,000,000 4,190,586 3,808,586
10,256,358 19,993,318 $90,719,004

13,999,451
3,500,000 1,500,000 30,000,000 4,190,586 2,000,000 10,256,358
$65,446,395

3,474,205 3,205,245 1,757,364 5,000,000
350,000 6,342,377
750,000 5,000,000 1,365,177 2,275,000
150,000 $29,669,368 $130,395,054

3,474,205 3,205,245 1,757,364 5,000,000
350,000 6,342,377
750,000 5,000,000 1,365,177 2,275,000
150,000 $29,669,368 $120,388,372

3,474,205 3,205,245 1,757,364 5,000,000
350,000 8,050,000
750,000 5,000,000 1,454,466 6,583,333
150,000 $35,774,613 $101,221,008

TOTAL TOBACCO SETTLEMENT FUNDS

$177,518,387

$167,511,705

$148,344,341

SUMMARY BY AGENCY Department of Community Affairs (OneGeorgia Authority) Department of Community Health Department of Education Department of Human Resources Board of Regents Department of Revenue
Total

$47,123,333 55,944,361 30,000,000 28,568,139 15,732,554 150,000
$177,518,387

$47,123,333 55,944,361 19,993,318 28,568,139 15,732,554 150,000
$167,511,705

$47,123,333 52,473,656
26,759,553 21,837,799
150,000 $148,344,341

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LOTTERY FUND EXPENDITURES
GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDED BUDGET - AMENDED FY 2007 AND FY 2008

Budget Classes / Fund Sources
Department of Early Care and Learning
Pre-Kindergarten - Grants Subtotal
Georgia Student Finance Commission
HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools HOPE Scholarships - Private Colleges HOPE Grant Accel HOPE GED Georgia Military College Scholarship Public Safety Memorial Grant Teacher Scholarships PROMISE Scholarships Engineer Scholarships HOPE Administration Subtotal
TOTAL LOTTERY FOR EDUCATION

FY 2007 Current Budget

Amended FY 2007 Governor's
Recommendations

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendations

$301,953,447 $301,953,447

$309,598,387 $309,598,387

$324,857,346 $324,857,346

$344,500,917 45,651,732
122,784,173 6,000,000 2,461,614 770,477 255,850 5,332,698 5,855,278 760,000 5,228,320
$539,601,059
$841,554,506

$340,678,447 45,651,732
118,961,703 6,000,000 2,461,614 770,477 255,850 5,332,698 5,855,278 760,000 5,228,320
$531,956,119
$841,554,506

$338,950,936 45,651,732
105,430,255 6,000,000 2,461,614 770,477 255,850 5,332,698 5,855,278 760,000 5,228,320
$516,697,160
$841,554,506

LOTTERY RESERVES

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

The Shortfall Reserve Subaccount was included in the original law and required that an amount be set aside each year equal to 10% of the prior year's total lottery proceeds deposited into the Lottery for Education Account. If net funds in the account are not sufficient to meet appropriations,funds shall be drawn from the reserve to make up the shortage.
Funds have been set aside for the Shortfall Reserve (10% reserve) each year and totaled $80,208,300 on June 30, 2006.

The lottery law was amended during the 1994 legislative session to require that a second reserve account within the Lottery for Education Account be established called the Scholarship Shortfall Reserve Subaccount.

The scholarship reserve law requires a reserve equal to 50% of the amount of scholarship proceeds disbursed during the preceding year be maintained. The subaccount balance on June 30, 2006 totaled $223,220,798.

The two lottery reserves as of June 30, 2006 total as follows:

Shortfall Reserve Subaccount

$80,208,300

Scholarship Shortfall Reserve Subaccount

223,220,798

TOTAL LOTTERY RESERVES

$303,429,098

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SALARY ADJUSTMENTS
GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDED BUDGET - FY 2008

Description

Amount

Currently, Georgia is ranked 1st in the southeast for average teacher salaries. Governor Perdue continues to demonstrate his respect and appreciation for the hard work of teachers by providing a 3% pay raise for all teachers, which is in addition to the 3% salary increase that more than half of the teachers will earn due to progression on the teacher salary schedule. The Governor also understands that many teachers purchase classroom supplies out of their pockets, to ensure their students have the tools they need to learn. In recognition of this, the Governor is continuing to provide public school K-12 teachers in Georgia with a $100 gift card to buy much needed classroom supplies. Also, the dedicated faculty and staff at the University System and Department of Technical and Adult Education will receive a 3% salary improvement. Average faculty salaries in Georgia continues to rank near the top of SREB states and are nearly 98 percent of the national average. This increase will ensure that faculty salaries remain competitive.
Recruitment and retention of talented State employees will always be one of the most important issues facing the public sector. Because we are faced with an increasingly competitive labor market it is important to ensure that our salaries and benefits remain commensurate with similar employers. The State commissioned a Compensation and Benefits Study which concluded that salary adjustments were needed in order for us to remain competitive. As a result of this study, the Governor is providing agencies 0.5% of total personal services to be used for market adjustments, performance incentives or equity adjustments. Additionally, certain job classifications that have been identified as more than 25% below market rate will be eligible for a supplemental salary adjustment.
The recommendations put forth by the Governor in this budget are focused on attracting, motivating, and retaining a high performing workforce. The Governor's vision of becoming the best managed state in the nation can only be achieved by employing the best employees.
Pay Package
1 Provide for general salary increase of 3% for employees of the Executive and Legislative Branches effective January 1, 2008. The proposed salary adjustment for Executive Branch employees will be in conformance with the compensation and performance management plans promulgated by the State Personnel Board or as otherwise provided by law. Provide also for a cost-of-living adjustment as provided by O.C.G.A. code section 45-7-4(a) and (b). Additionally, provide 0.5% of total personal services to be used for market adjustments, performance incentives or equity adjustments according to plans approved by the Georgia Merit System and the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget.

$42,498,694

2 Provide for supplemental salary adjustments for certain identified job classifications to ensure that all incumbents hired as of January 1, 2008 are paid no less than 75% of the market as identified in the Georgia Merit System Compensation and Benefits Study.
3. Provide a 3% increase to the state base salary on the teacher salary schedule for the State Board of Education effective September 1, 2007. This proposed 3% salary improvement is in addition to the salary increases awarded to certificated personnel through normal progression on the teacher salary schedule. Provide for a 3% increase for bus drivers and lunchroom workers effective July 1, 2007.
4. Provide a 3% funding level for merit-based increases for Regents faculty effective and Regents non-academic personnel effective January 1, 2008. Provide a 3% salary increase for public librarians effective January 1, 2008.

7,544,270 186,559,040
23,709,863

5. Provide a 3% salary increase for teachers and support personnel with the Department of Technical and Adult Education effective January 1, 2008.

5,087,547

Total

$265,399,414

Notes: The 3% salary increase is reflected in the agency financial summary and budget summary. The 3% salary increase total for teachers includes state and local five mill share funds.

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SUMMARY OF IDENTIFIED JOB CLASSIFICATIONS
GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDED BUDGET - FY 2008

Departments/Agencies

Critical Job Classification Title

Banking and Finance, Department of Corrections, Department of Defense, Department of Driver Services, Department of Human Resources, Department of
Investigation, Georgia Bureau of Juvenile Justice, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Public Safety, Department of Revenue, Department of Transportation, Department of
Workers' Compendation, State Board of

Financial Examiner Assistant Financial Examiner 1 Financial Examiner 2
Food Service Supervisor Mental Health/Mental Retardation Counselor 2
Food Service Employee 1
Driver Examiner 1
Program Assistant Nurse Licensed Practical Inpatient Nursing Assist, Certified Nurse (Inpatient) Nursing Assist Lead, Certified Nurse Practitioner Nurse, Public Health Nurse Specialist, Public Health Nurse Licensed Practical, Public Health Nursing Supervisor, Public Health
Crime Lab Scientist 2
Food Service Employee 1 Administrative Operations Coordinator 2 Juvenile Detention Center Director 1 Nurse Practitioner
Environmental Engineer 3 Environmental Engineer 2 Environmental Engineer 1
Motor Carrier Compliance Division Corporal Safety Officer 2 Communications Equip Officer 2 Police Corporal
Revenue Agent 1
Equipment Operator 3 Equipment Operator 2 Maintenance Equipment Operator Equipment Operator 1 Engineering Technician Engineer 2, Design Engineer 1, Design
Secretary, Legal

Note: Job classifications were identified by the Department of Personnel Administration through the Georgia Merit System Compensation and Benefits Study.

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SUMMARY OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS
GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDED BUDGET - FISCAL YEAR 2008

Departments/Agencies
Accounting Office, State Administrative Services, Department of Agriculture, Department of Banking and Finance, Department of Community Affairs, Department of Community Health, Department of Corrections, Department of Defense, Department of Driver Services, Department of Early Care and Learning, Department of Economic Development, Department of Education, State Board of Employees' Retirement System Forestry Commission, State Governor, Office of the Human Resources, Department of Insurance, Office of Commissioner of Investigation, Georgia Bureau of Juvenile Justice, Department of Labor, Department of Law, Department of Merit System of Personnel Administration Natural Resources, Department of Pardon and Paroles, State Board of Properties Commission, State Public Safety, Department of Public Service Commission Regents, Board of 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

FY 2006 Actual
93 990 840 149 501 510 15,930 473 764 197 221 830 110 676 337 19,309 310 829 4,267 3,887 192 138 2,712 821 295 1,995
98 34,098
1,366 371 52 60 186
5,500 6,084
129 166
105,486

FY 2007 Budgeted

FY 2008 Recommendations

93 992 840 149 513 507 15,542 473 799 197 224 900 105 687 349 19,404 310 837 4,375 3,890 192 133 1,854 821 295 1,996
98 37,972
1,365 462 61 60 187
5,500 6,084
134 166

121 976 840 149 516 529 15,749 519 849 197 231 909
97 687 389 19,404 310 858 4,675 3,894 221 133 1,859 827 295 1,998 100 38,378 1,377 462
61 65 187 5,500 6,084 134 166

108,566

109,746

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COMMISSION FOR A NEW GEORGIA: SAVINGS OVERVIEW
FY 2008

Background In 2003, Governor Sonny Perdue created the Commission for a
New Georgia as an independent, privately-funded business-sector advisory council, working in partnership with state agencies to streamline government operations. The public-private initiative is aligned with Governor Perdue's goal to make Georgia the bestmanaged state in America.
The Commission brings an outside perspective and enterprise thinking to the workings of state government and recommends business-tested tools and best practices to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Commission objectives are directed at best value for the tax dollar, operational cost savings that will free up funds for higher priorities, increased accountability and transparency in managing state assets, streamlined management capabilities through enterprise-wide systems, and customer-centered services.
Initiative Since 2003, the Commission has launched 17 short-term task
forces of private-sector experts and pro bono consultants to analyze administrative processes and modernize business systems and strategies. Particular interests have included asset management (fleet, space, and property), procurement spending and sourcing, IT architecture and tech support, public finance options, and accounts receivable. The Governor's Office of Implementation was established in 2004 to lead inter-agency efforts to put the initiatives into action.
Results Of more than 70 Commission recommendations to date, 65 have
been acted upon by the Governor's Office through Executive Orders and administrative directives. Cross-functional teams of agency administrators and staff have worked with the Office of Implementation to engineer operational innovations within departments and across the state.
As of December 2006, Commission initiatives implemented in government have generated $13 million in estimated savings. (This does not include cost avoidance and proceeds from property sales used to renovate state office buildings.) Estimated savings are verified by an Internal Validation Committee established to substantiate dollar figures, methodologies and results. Members of the committee include the Governor's Chief Financial Officer, the State Accounting Officer, the Director of the Office of Planning and Budget, the Director of Implementation, and a private sector representative.
The largest single source of savings is the Procurement Transformation Initiative, which is replacing piecemeal purchasing of

billions of dollars in goods and services with a system of strategic sourcing that leverages the government's buying power to drive down pricing. An estimated $135 million in targeted savings is expected over the next four years. The main focus of the work is establishing new purchasing agreements in selected spending categories, phased in three waves. The initial wave of contracts, awarded in FY 2007 in five major categories, will yield approximately $15 million in first-year savings.
Governor Perdue appointed Georgia's first State Property Officer and ordered the first statewide inventory of government-owned and leased properties: more than 19,000 buildings and 1,000 leases. Surplus properties have been identified for sale, and leases have been consolidated and renegotiated. The first-year savings on renegotiated leases totals $1.04 million.
Available Savings Total savings resulting from Commission initiatives were
distributed across agencies, and adjustments were made to break out the amount that represented state general funds only. Of the total $21.9 million savings, $6.7 million was identified in the Amended FY 2007 budget to redirect to other high priorities within agencies' budgets and $368,000 was eliminated entirely.
As part of the budget process, each agency had the opportunity to propose plans for redirecting the savings to other priorities within their budget. As a result, agencies were allowed to retain savings within programs to fund projects that they identified as high priority. Some of these projects include: telecommunications and on-going technology needs; computer charges and software purchases; replacement of outdated computers, and increased real estate rentals.
A portion of the savings was redirected to new initiatives and innovative projects. Examples include the Methamphetamine-force project in the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, wireless broadband internet access for the Department of Juvenile Justice caseworkers, and the Clemency Online Navigation System for Pardons and Paroles.
Details of the savings and redirections are shown by agency on the following chart. Agencies that were authorized to redirect all or a portion of their savings within programs are denoted by an asterisk. These savings are not reflected in the department budget summary pages. It should be noted that agencies that do not receive state general funds redirected their savings internally. Savings attributed to the legislative and judicial branches are available but are not redirected in these recommendations.

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COMMISSION FOR A NEW GEORGIA FY 2008 SAVINGS

Agency

Federal and Other Funds

State General Funds

Total Savings

State Funds Eliminated

State Funds Redirected

Reason for Redirection

State Accounting Office Administrative Services, Department of
Office of State Administrative Hearings
Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services Agriculture, Department of

$3,341 33,503
1,444
3,375

Banking and Finance, Department of Community Affairs, Department of

70,397

Community Health Corrections, Department of
Defense, Department of Driver Services, Department of

345,470 8,465

Early Care and Learning, Department of Economic Development, Deparment of

66,938

Education, State Board of Forestry Commission, State

289,039

Governor, Office of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency

14,822

$1,174 94,254
9,094 310
59,452
66,172 19,315
37,977 1,122,354
5,361 327,974
30,673 122,768
843,555 54,175 29,307 6,975

$4,515 127,757
10,538 3,685
59,452
66,172 89,712
383,447 1,122,354
13,826 327,974
97,611 122,768
1,132,594 54,175 29,307 21,797

($31,628)

$1,174 * Equipment purchases

94,254 * Asset management expenses

9,094 * Annual maintenance of case tracking software

311 * Regular operating expenses

59,452

Computer automation for food safety and weights and measures project

34,544 * Replace high-mileage vehicles

19,315

Train staff members as examiners in the Georgia Oglethorpe Award Process

37,977 Health Care Access Advisory Board expenses
1,122,354 * Utility expenses throughout prison system and other expenses

5,361 * Replace outdated computers
327,974 * Customer service centers' telecommunications and operating expenses.
30,673 * Ongoing technology needs

122,768 * Real estate rentals; expand WIFI access at visitor centers; ongoing procurement needs
843,555 * Offset internal IT support

54,175 * Equipment maintenance needs for a moderate fire season
29,307 * Governor's Intern Program

6,975 * Replace outdated computers

Office of Student Achievement Professional Standards Commission Office of Homeland Security Office of Planning and Budget
Commission on Equal Opportunity Office of Consumer Affairs Office of the State Inspector General Office of the Child Advocate Human Resources, Department

684 1,186
46 119,818

684 1,186
46 119,818

810 1,014,200

1,379 5,974
456 684 2,059,334

2,189 5,974
456 684 3,073,534

Insurance, Department of Investigation, Georgia Bureau of

33,167

29,765 123,040

29,765 156,207

684 * Contractual services
1,186 * Personal services shortfall 46 * Travel expenses
119,818 * Personal services for technical support
1,379 * Publications and printing
5,974 Software costs 456 * Publications and printing
684 * Electronic document software 2,059,334 * Telecommunications, real estate
rentals, and regular operating expenses 29,765 * Travel and motor vehicle expenses 123,040 Enhancement of Meth-force project

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COMMISSION FOR A NEW GEORGIA FY 2008 SAVINGS

Agency

Federal and Other Funds

State General Funds

Total Savings

State Funds Eliminated

State Funds Redirected

Reason for Redirection

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Juvenile Justice, Department of

1,094

Children and Youth Coordinating Council

Labor, Department of Law, Department of
Natural Resources, Department of

708,238 233,013

Pardons and Paroles State Board of

Public Safety, Department of
Office of Highway Safety
Peace Officers Standards and Training Council Public Safety Training Center

30,889 1,943

Public Service Commission
Regents, Board of Georgia Military College Georgia Public Tel. Commission

4,231,300 5,533

Revenue, Department of Secretary of State, Office of

State Ethics Commission Georgia Real Estate Commission Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency Soil and Water Conservation Commission, State

2,259

Technical and Adult Education, Department of Transportation, Department Veterans Service, Department of

733,857 1,438,692

Workers' Compensation, State Board of

46 533,725
684
24,149 35,934 105,609
202,940
212,146 889 986
3,384
29,630
2,890,774 10,266 6,495
704,786 96,963 1,003 2,098 3,704 2,257
247,216 2,417
17,814 40,339

1,140 533,725
684
732,387 35,934
338,622
202,940
243,035 2,832 986 3,384
29,630
7,122,074 10,266 12,028
704,786 96,963 1,003 2,098 3,704 4,516
981,073 1,441,109
17,814 40,339

(24,149) (2,774)
(230,191) (35,982) (1,003)

46 * Real estate rental charges
533,725 * Additional wireless broadband internet access for caseworkers; accelerate IT refresh cycle
684 CYCC educational products duplication
35,934 * Operational expenses for capital felony court cases
102,835 * Telecommunications, computer and regular operating costs
202,940 * Clemency online navigation system operating expenses; Real estate rentals
212,146 * Replace high-mileage vehicles
889 * Real estate rental charges
986 * Computer charges for Microsoft Office applications
3,384 * Classroom and facility improvements at the Northwest Georgia Regional Police Academy
29,630 * Fill an inspector position in the facilities protection program
2,890,774 * Health Insurance Plan shortfall
10,266 * Ongoing institutional needs 6,495 * Expand television and radio broadcasts on Georgia economic development
474,595 * Increased GTA utilization costs; additional compliance auditors
60,981 Computer upgrade and enhancements Reduce telecommunications
2,098 Contractual services 3,704 * Telecommunications costs 2,257 * Replace outdated computers in
district offices
247,216 * Software licenses and voice over internet implementation
2,417 * Telecommunications expenses 17,814 * Real estate and
telecommunications expenses
40,339 * Travel expenses

TOTAL

$9,271,789 $10,349,510 $19,621,299 ($325,727) $10,023,783

* Indicates that agency redirected a portion or all of their savings within programs and the dollar amount is not reflected in budget summaries.

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GEORGIA SENATE
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget
$9,779,214 $9,779,214 $9,779,214

Changes
$298,270 $298,270 $298,270

FY 2008 Recommended
$10,077,484 $10,077,484 $10,077,484

BUDGET REQUESTS BY PROGRAM:
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect the budget request of the Georgia Senate. Total Change
Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$838,701 $838,701

$94,203 $94,203
FY 2008 Recommended
$932,904 $932,904

SECRETARY OF THE SENATE'S OFFICE
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect the budget request of the Georgia Senate. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$1,198,966 $1,198,966

SENATE
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect the budget request of the Georgia Senate. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$6,738,774 $6,738,774

$75,457 $75,457
FY 2008 Recommended
$1,274,423 $1,274,423
$123,870 $123,870
FY 2008 Recommended
$6,862,644 $6,862,644

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GEORGIA SENATE
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Purpose:

SENATE BUDGET AND EVALUATION OFFICE
Provide budget development and evaluation expertise to the State Senate.

Recommended Change: 1. Reflect the budget request of the Georgia Senate. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$1,002,773 $1,002,773

$4,740 $4,740
FY 2008 Recommended
$1,007,513 $1,007,513

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GEORGIA SENATE
DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources

FY 2005 Expenditures

FY 2006 Expenditures

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Equipment Telecommunications Contractual Services TOTAL FUNDS

$7,831,957 756,113 170,000 204,534 816,610
$9,779,214

$8,004,936 826,613 155,000 204,534 886,401
$10,077,484

$8,004,936 826,613 155,000 204,534 886,401
$10,077,484

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,779,214

$10,077,484

$10,077,484

The budget requests for the General Assembly Joint Offices, Georgia House of Representatives and Georgia Senate are made available individually.
Expenditure data from FY2005 and FY 2006 is not available for the General Assembly Joint Offices, the Georgia House of Representatives or the Georgia Senate.

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, the bill can be overridden by two-thirds majority vote in both houses.

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GEORGIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget
$17,491,660 $17,491,660 $17,491,660

Changes

FY 2008 Recommended

$427,752 $427,752 $427,752

$17,919,412 $17,919,412 $17,919,412

GEORGIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Recommended Change: 1. Reflect the budget request of the Georgia House of Representatives. Total Change
Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$17,491,660 $17,491,660

$427,752 $427,752
FY 2008 Recommended
$17,919,412 $17,919,412

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GEORGIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources

FY 2005 Expenditures

FY 2006 Expenditures

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Equipment Telecommunications Contractual Services TOTAL FUNDS

$12,721,675 2,008,710 84,000 280,198 2,397,077
$17,491,660

$13,077,072 1,888,710 94,000 280,198 2,579,432
$17,919,412

$13,077,072 1,888,710 94,000 280,198 2,579,432
$17,919,412

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$17,491,660

$17,919,412

$17,919,412

The budget requests for the General Assembly Joint Offices, Georgia House of Representatives and Georgia Senate are made available individually. Expenditure data from FY2005 and FY 2006 is not available for the General Assembly Joint Offices, the Georgia House of Representatives or the Georgia Senate.

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, the bill can be overridden by two-thirds majority vote in both houses.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY JOINT OFFICES
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget
$9,078,281 $9,078,281 $9,078,281

Changes
$424,110 $424,110 $424,110

FY 2008 Recommended
$9,502,391 $9,502,391 $9,502,391

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:

Purpose:

ANCILLARY ACTIVITIES
Provide services for the legislative branch of government.

Recommended Change: 1. Reflect the budget request for the Georgia General Assembly. Total Change

$357,619 $357,619

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$3,833,123 $3,833,123

FY 2008 Recommended
$4,190,742 $4,190,742

Purpose:

LEGISLATIVE FISCAL OFFICE
Act as the bookkeeper-comptroller for the legislative branch of government and maintain an account of legislative expenditures and commitments.

Recommended Change: 1. Reflect the budget request for the Georgia General Assembly. Total Change

$59,056 $59,056

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$2,364,548 $2,364,548

FY 2008 Recommended
$2,423,604 $2,423,604

Purpose:

OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL
Provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for members of the General Assembly.

Recommended Change: 1. Reflect the budget request for the Georgia General Assembly. Total Change

$7,435 $7,435

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$2,880,610 $2,880,610

FY 2008 Recommended
$2,888,045 $2,888,045

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY JOINT OFFICES
DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources

FY 2005 Expenditures

FY 2006 Expenditures

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Equipment Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Contractual Services TOTAL FUNDS

$5,001,878 2,287,758 800,000 12,000 136,645 840,000
$9,078,281

$4,924,994 2,232,035 400,000 12,000 141,645 1,791,717
$9,502,391

$4,924,994 2,232,035 400,000 12,000 141,645 1,791,717
$9,502,391

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,078,281

$9,502,391

$9,502,391

The budget requests for the General Assembly Joint Offices, Georgia House of Representatives and Georgia Senate are made available individually.
Expenditure data from FY2005 and FY 2006 is not available for the General Assembly Joint Offices, Georgia House of Representatives or the Georgia Senate.

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, the bill can be overridden by two-thirds majority vote in both houses.

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DEPARTMENT OF AUDITS AND ACCOUNTS
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget
$31,927,549 $31,927,549 $31,927,549

FY 2008 Changes Recommended

$1,583,289 $1,583,289 $1,583,289

$33,510,838 $33,510,838 $33,510,838

BUDGET REQUESTS BY PROGRAM:

ADMINISTRATION
Agency Request: 1. Increase funds to reflect adjustments in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums, Georgia Building Authority real estate rental rate and adjustments for other operational needs. 2. Provide for a salary increase in FY 2008 of 3% effective January 1, 2008. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$1,602,714 $1,602,714

AUDITS AND ASSURANCE SERVICES
Purpose: Provide financial, performance, and information system audits.

Performance Measures:
1. Percentage of external peer reviews and internal quality assurance reviews that determines the department performs its engagements accurately and in compliance with applicable statutes and professional standards
2. Number of subprograms that completed 90% of mandated or requested projects by specified guidelines
3. Percentage of recommended performance audits that were implemented (fully or partial) as determined by follow-up reviews

FY 2005 Actual 100%

FY 2006 Actual 100%

6 of 8 84%

7 of 8 86%

FY 2007 Estimated
100%
8 of 8 85%

Agency Request: 1. Increase funds to reflect adjustments in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums, Georgia Building Authority real estate rental rate and adjustments for other operational needs. 2. Provide for a salary increase in FY 2008 of 3% effective January 1, 2008. 3. Provide funds to fill 5 state auditor positions. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$28,053,474 $28,053,474

$64,867 20,251
$85,118 FY 2008 Recommended $1,687,832 $1,687,832
FY 2008 Estimated
100%
8 of 8
85%
$665,733 511,683 283,023
$1,460,439 FY 2008
Recommended $29,513,913 $29,513,913

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DEPARTMENT OF AUDITS AND ACCOUNTS
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

LEGISLATIVE SERVICES
Purpose: Provide information on retirement system services, promulgate statewide policies and procedures and provide fiscal note services.

Performance Measures:
1. Percentage of e-retirement certifications that will be issued within 5 working days of the initial request
2. Percentage of requested non-tax fiscal notes completed during the legislative session
3. Percentage of actuarial investigations issued on or before the statutorily mandated November 1st deadline

FY 2005 Actual 87%
98%
96%

FY 2006 Actual 95%
100%
96%

FY 2007 Estimated
95%
100%
95%

FY 2008 Estimated
95%
100%
95%

Agency Request: 1. Increase funds to reflect adjustments in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums, Georgia Building Authority real estate rental rate and adjustments for other operational needs. 2. Provide for a salary increase in FY 2008 of 3% effective January 1, 2008. Total Change

$1,893
2,390 $4,283

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$113,096 $113,096

FY 2008 Recommended
$117,379 $117,379

Purpose:

STATEWIDE EQUALIZED ADJUSTED PROPERTY TAX DIGEST
Establish an equalized adjusted property tax digest for each county and for the State as a whole for use in allocating State funds for public school systems.

Performance Measures:
1. Percent of statutorily mandated sales ratio studies and reports available to the Office of Planning and Budget, Department of Education, and Department of Revenue issued within required deadlines

FY 2005 Actual 100%

FY 2006 Actual 100%

FY 2007 Estimated
100%

FY 2008 Estimated
100%

Agency Request: 1. Increase funds to reflect adjustments in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums, Georgia Building Authority real estate rental rate and adjustments for other operational needs. 2. Provide for a salary increase in FY 2008 of 3% effective January 1, 2008. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$2,158,265 $2,158,265

$5,521
27,928 $33,449
FY 2008 Recommended
$2,191,714 $2,191,714

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DEPARTMENT OF AUDITS AND ACCOUNTS
DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contractual Services TOTAL FUNDS
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

FY 2005 Expenditures
$24,206,416 849,490 400,000 20,000
1,113,500 1,106,000
322,060 176,000
$28,193,466
$28,193,466
$28,193,466
362 95

FY 2006 Expenditures
$24,984,744 836,698 365,203 54,458
1,542,189 1,216,926
246,528 144,984
$29,391,730
$29,391,730
$29,391,730
350 95

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

$27,035,267 1,179,376

$28,965,101 1,179,376

$28,965,101 1,179,376

152,000 1,554,969 1,218,982
310,155

262,000 970,800 1,381,106 310,155

262,000 970,800 1,381,106 310,155

476,800 $31,927,549

442,300 $33,510,838

442,300 $33,510,838

$31,927,549

$33,510,838

$33,510,838

$31,927,549

$33,510,838

$33,510,838

353

358

358

95

95

95

The budget request for the Department of Audits and Accounts is included in the Governor's recommendation as submitted for FY 2008.
EXPLANATION OF REQUEST: The Department of Audits and Accounts request includes a 3% pay raise effective January 1, 2008.
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 of local 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; legislation; and (9) prepare an equalized property tax digest for public school funding.

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DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget
$173,254,245 $173,254,245
3,829,878 $177,084,123

Changes
$30,795,300 $30,795,300
6,110,201 $36,905,501

BUDGET REQUESTS BY AGENCY:
COURT OF APPEALS
Agency Request: 1. Annualize funding for the AFY 2007 2.89% pay raise for Judges and 4% pay raise for staff. 2. Annualize the AFY 2007 increase in State Health Benefit Plan, Georgia Building Authority rent, and the reinstatement of funding for 2 positions. 3. Provide funds for 3% pay raise for judges and staff - effective January 1, 2008. 4. Provide funds for a administrative assistant and a staff attorney position. 5. Provide funds for real estate rental for storage space at an off-site location for disaster recovery ($30,000) and renovation of the Health Building ($21,487).
Total Change

Agency Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$12,751,212 90,000
$12,841,212

Agency Request:

JUDICIAL COUNCIL

1. Annualize funding for the 4% pay raise for staff effective January 1, 2007.

2. Annualize the increase in funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 14.20% to 16.713%.
3. Annualize the increase in funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

4. Annualize the increase in funds for an adjustment to the Georgia Building Authority (GBA) real estate rental rate for office space.
5. Annualize funds for Westlaw for Council of Magistrate Court Judges ($20,000) and Council of Probate Court Judges ($20,000).

6. Annualize funds for new guardianship video for Probate Court.

7. Annualize funds to the Georgia Courts Automation Commission for software certification.

8. Annualize funds to the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council for increased workload due to the passage of SB 44.
9. Annualize additional state funds to match federal funds for the Child Placement Project.

10. Provide for a 4% salary increase for staff effective January 1, 2008.

11. Provide funds for a program coordinator position ($48,204) and travel for judges ($19,500).

12. Provide funds for a position to administer the GCCA (Georgia Council of Court Administrator) certificate program.

13. Provide funds for increase in UGA contract for additional training.

14. Provide funds for a paralegal/investigator position ($67,387) and an attorney, investigator ($279,340).

15. Provide funds for a 4.5% increase in legal services for Victims of Domestic Violence.

16. Provide funds to the Council of State Court Judges for Mock Trial competition.

17. Provide funds to establish standards for information exchange for Georgia's five classes of trial courts.

18. Provide funds to the Georgia Courts Automation Commission for Executive Director's salary.

FY 2008 Request
$204,049,545 $204,049,545
9,940,079 $213,989,624
$377,721 375,968
159,571 162,657
51,487
$1,127,404
FY 2008 Request $13,878,616 90,000 $13,968,616
$233,349 99,033
3,332 65,882
40,000
65,000 74,330 222,219
173,857 127,421
67,704
127,427 199,000 346,727
94,279 30,000 343,821 27,867

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19. Provide funds to the Child Support Guidelines Commission to increase federal match ($5,454) and or a staff attorney for the Child Support Guidelines Commission ($96,310).
20. Provide funds to the Judicial Council Standing Committee in Drug Courts for Felony and Juvenile Drug Courts ($1,500,000) and for DUI/Drug Courts ($600,000).
21. Fund travel for the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) ($19,000) and 3 additional Software Specialists positions ($245,234).
22. Provide funds for the continuation of the Citation Automation Project. 23. Provide funds for a database administrator ($86,455) and for 3 research positions ($83,608).
Total Change

Agency Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$13,464,512 $13,464,512

JUVENILE COURTS
Agency Request:
1. Annualize funds for the 4% pay raise for staff effective January 1, 2007.
2. Annualize the increase in funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 14.20% to 16.713%.
3. Annualize funds for increase in mileage reimbursement rate from .28 to .445 per mile. 4. Annualize funds for Juvenile Judge for Coweta County effective January 1, 2007. 5. Provide funds for a 2% pay raise for staff effective January 1, 2007 for Judges per HB 334 - OCGA 15-11-
18(d)(2)(E). 6. Provide funds for a 4% pay raise for staff effective January 1, 2008.
Total Change

Agency Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$6,449,545 $6,449,545

PROSECUTING ATTORNEY'S COUNCIL
Agency Request: 1. Annualize funding for the 2.89% pay raise for District Attorneys and the 4% pay raise to staff effective January 1, 2007. 2. Annualize funding for a 4% pay raise for Prosecuting Attorneys Council (PAC) effective January 1, 2007. 3. Annualize funding for a $7,000 pay raise for District Attorneys per HB268. 4. Annualize the increase in funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 14.20% to 16.713%. 5. Annualize the increase in funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums. 6. Annualize funding as a result of FY 2006 veto. 7. Provide funds for a 4% pay raise for District Attorneys and their staff effective January 1, 2008. 8. Provide funds for a 4% pay raise for Prosecuting Attorneys Council (PAC) effective January 1, 2008. 9. Redirect $350,000 from one-time expense in HB 1027 - judicial circuit integrated communication project to add 10 victim advocate positions..
Total change

101,764
2,100,000
264,234
161,566 170,063 $5,138,875
FY 2008 Request $18,603,387 $18,603,387
$45,737 31,428 25,000 10,625 32,730 23,782
$169,302
FY 2008 Request $6,618,847 $6,618,847
$1,776,642
149,493 462,271 898,145
30,281 1,422,425
906,296 77,736 Yes
$5,723,289

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Agency Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$51,327,072 1,767,046
$53,094,118

PUBLIC DEFENDERS STANDARDS COUNCIL
Agency Request: 1. Provide funds for 50 Juvenile assistant public defenders. 2. Provide funds for 9 public defenders, due to new judgeships to be absorbed over two fiscal years. 3. Annualize funds for personal services. 4. Provide funds for opt-out circuits. 5. Provide additional funds for the conflict case office. 6. Transfer funds from Capital Defenders Office to Conflict Case Office. 7. Replace state funds with IOLTA (Interest on Lawyers Trust Account) funds . 8. Replace state funds with agency funds . Total change

Agency Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$27,832,122 1,972,832
$29,804,954

SUPERIOR COURTS
Agency Request: 1. Annualize funding for step increase pay raise for Secretaries effective April 1, 2007. 2. Annualize funding for 4% pay raise for staff effective January 1, 2007. 3. Annualize funding for 2.89% pay raise for judges effective January 1, 2007. 4. Annualize the restoration of budget reduction from FY 2005. 5. Annualize the increase in funds for an adjustment to the Georgia Building Authority (GBA) real estate rental rate for office space. 6. Annualize funds for temporary labor. 7. Annualize the increase in funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 14.20% to 16.713%. 8. Annualize the increase in funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums. 9. Annualize funds for new judgeships for the Cobb and Dublin circuits.
10. Provide funds for 4% pay raise for judges effective January 1, 2008.
11. Provide funds for 4% pay raise for secretaries effective January 1, 2008.
12. Provide funds for 4% pay raise for law clerks effective January 1, 2008.
13. Provide funds for 4% pay raise for Council of Superior Court Judges staff effective January 1, 2008 and step increases (4.8%) for staff July 1, 2007.
14. Provide funds for 4% pay raise for Judicial Administration Districts staff effective January 1, 2008.
15. Provide funds for secretaries pay raise requested in HB1027 effective April 1, 2007.
16. Provide funds for increase in mileage reimbursement rate from .28 to .445 per mile.
17. Provide for increase in Grants to Counties for increase in fringes and regular operating expenses.
18. Restore budget reduction from FY 2005.
19. Provide funds for 10 new law assistant positions and their operating expenses.
20. Provide funds to counties for courthouse security.
21. Provide security training to judges and their immediate families.
22. Provide training for Superior Court clerks who serve as Juvenile Court clerks.

FY 2008 Request $57,050,361 1,767,046 $58,817,407
$2,713,907 488,502
8,764,300 1,984,000 2,440,841 (1,992,375) (3,291,930) (1,517,082) $9,590,163
FY 2008 Request $37,422,285 8,083,033 $45,505,318
$466,912 237,910 399,858 500,000 11,488
27,200 148,866
8,772 362,038 605,096
245,539
64,677
51,827
31,200
2,011,631
220,000
480,829
518,392
513,614
1,500,000
50,000
15,000

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23. Provide funds for an increase in regular operating funds. Total change

Agency Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$53,508,459 $53,508,459

SUPREME COURT
Agency Request:
1. Annualize funding for 2.89% pay raise for Judges and 4% for staff effective January 1, 2007.
2. Annualize the increase in funds for an adjustment to the Georgia Building Authority (GBA) real estate rental rate for office space.
3. Annualize the increase in funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 14.20% to 16.713%.
4. Annualize the increase in funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.
5. Provide funds for 4% pay raise for judges and staff effective January 1, 2008.
Total change

Agency Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$7,921,323 $7,921,323

7,146
$8,477,995
FY 2008 Request $61,986,454 $61,986,454
$234,202 80,477
117,252 5,414
130,927 $568,272
FY 2008 Request $8,489,595 $8,489,595

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DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

State Agencies
Court of Appeals Judicial Council Juvenile Courts Prosecuting Attorney's Council Public Defenders Standards Council Superior Courts Supreme Court TOTAL FUNDS Less: Other Funds
Subtotal
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2005 Expenditures

FY 2006 Expenditures

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Judicial Branch
Request

$12,841,212 13,464,512 6,449,545 53,094,118 29,804,954 53,508,459 7,921,323
$177,084,123

$13,968,616 18,603,387 6,618,847 58,817,407 45,505,318 61,986,454 8,489,595
$213,989,624

$13,968,616 18,603,387 6,618,847 58,817,407 45,505,318 61,986,454 8,489,595
$213,989,624

$3,829,878 $3,829,878

$9,940,079 $9,940,079

$9,940,079 $9,940,079

$173,254,245

$204,049,545

$204,049,545

$173,254,245

$204,049,545

$204,049,545

The budget request for the Judicial Branch is included in the Governor's recommendation as submitted for FY 2008.
DESCRIPTION: The judicial power of the state shall be vested exclusively in the following classes of courts: magistrate courts, probate courts, state courts, superior courts, Court of Appeals, and Supreme Court. Magistrate courts, probate courts, juvenile courts, and state courts shall be courts of limited jurisdiction. In addition, the Judicial Branch may establish or authorize the establishment of municipal courts and may authorize administrative agencies to exercise quasi-judicial powers.

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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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STATE ACCOUNTING OFFICE
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The State Accounting Office (SAO) was established on October 6, 2004 with an Executive Order signed by Governor Sonny Perdue. Governor Perdue signed House Bill 293, which codified the realignment of the state's financial reporting and financial systems responsibilities under a single State Accounting Officer. The core business of SAO is to establish statewide accounting and reporting standards and operate and improve financial and human capital management systems.
ADMINISTRATION The Administration function is responsible for the operations of
SAO. Functional areas include: executive management, purchasing, accounting, budget, payroll, and human resources.
FINANCIAL REPORTING The Financial Reporting division prepares and distributes the
annual financial statements and other reports, coordinating with the state auditor and other auditors, as appropriate, for review and certification of financial reports, and compliance with state and federal financial accounting and reporting requirements. In addition, the division is responsible for the creation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Georgia (CAFR), providing financial information that is credible, accurate and easily available to decision makers and bond rating agencies. The division sets the chart of account structure used by all state agencies.

FINANCIAL SYSTEMS The Financial Systems division supports the statewide human
capital management, financial, and accounting systems. The division provides the following services: customer support to resolve system and application issues utilizing a help desk to track issues and problems; implementation of system enhancements and modification requests; training for PeopleSoft users; resolution of technical issues and management of the full deployment life cycle for the system; and availability and data integrity of the systems.
STATEWIDE ACCOUNTING The Statewide Accounting division is responsible for operations of
statewide accounting functions. In addition, the division develops processes and systems to improve accountability and enhanced collection of accounts receivables due to Georgia. This division is working to improve accountability and efficiency in the accounts receivables and cash management areas. The division is also responsible for developing and publishing accounting standards and polices to be implemented by all state agencies.
AUTHORITY Title 50-5B Georgia Code Annotated.

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DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget
$6,802,841 $6,802,841
8,973,456 $15,776,297

FY 2008 Changes Recommended

$656,510 $656,510
$656,510

$7,459,351 $7,459,351
8,973,456 $16,432,807

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY DEPARTMENT (Information Only): Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2007 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 3% effective January 1, 2008 and provide for performance increases. 3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 16.713% to 22.843%. 4. Increase the Georgia Building Authority (GBA) real estate rental rate for office space.
Total Change

$31,389 263,538 386,439
17,598 $698,964

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:

Purpose:

STATE ACCOUNTING OFFICE
Support statewide PeopleSoft financials and human capital management, provide the comprehensive annual financial report of Georgia, and create accounting procedures and policies for state agencies.

Performance Measures:
1. Percent of information not received by due date for the timely production of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
2. Financial management batch cycle time in hours 3. Human capital management batch cycle time in
hours

FY 2005 Actual N/A
N/A N/A

FY 2006 Actual N/A
7.5 4.0

FY 2007 Estimated
<5%
8.0 3.5

FY 2008 Estimated
<5%
8.0 3.5

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes.
2. Transfer funding and 11 positions for the Asset Management Program (AMP) initiative from the Department of Administrative Services.
3. Reduce non-recurring expenses related to the PeopleSoft upgrade, the statewide reporting tool, and the accounts receivable initiative ($3,499,715), and fund 17 positions and operating expenses to support all State Accounting Office functions ($1,752,261).
Total Change

$698,964 1,705,000 (1,747,454)
$656,510

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$6,802,841 8,973,456
$15,776,297

FY 2008 Recommended
$7,459,351 8,973,456
$16,432,807

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Object Classes / Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contractual Services TOTAL FUNDS Less: Other Funds
Subtotal
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions

FY 2005 Expenditures

FY 2006 Expenditures
$6,545,359 310,605 24,909 12,550
3,895,417 260,073 63,860
2,480,868 12,200
$13,605,841
$12,236,336 $12,236,336
$1,369,505
$1,369,505
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FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

$8,404,943 450,098

$8,436,332 450,098

$11,570,466 529,397

453,649 2,690,524
311,449 85,525

12,976 2,511,591
311,449 85,525

12,976 3,184,291
537,972 97,705

3,380,109 $15,776,297

500,000 $12,307,971

500,000 $16,432,807

$8,973,456 $8,973,456

$8,973,456 $8,973,456

$8,973,456 $8,973,456

$6,802,841

$3,334,515

$7,459,351

$6,802,841

$3,334,515

$7,459,351

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DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) provides business solutions for state and local governments. DOAS' product and service offerings encompass a broad spectrum that includes: purchasing, risk management, fleet support services, surplus property, mail and courier, and rapid copy services.
DOAS strives to meet the business needs of its customers while providing the highest level of customer service in a rapidly changing state government.
DOAS SERVICES The State Purchasing program is responsible for procuring a wide
range of commodities and services for state government, negotiating statewide contracts for the benefit of state and local governments, and offering technical assistance in conducting and assessing competitive bids. The program provides cost reduction through aggregation of purchasing demand, competitive procurement, efficient purchasing systems, standards, specifications, and practices. Furthermore, Purchasing promotes fair and equitable business opportunities among vendors and strives to ensure the availability of high quality goods and services to state and local governments at the lowest possible price.
The Risk Management program directs the state's internal workers' compensation, liability, property, and unemployment insurance programs and also manages the Georgia State Indemnification, Teachers' Indemnification, and Educators' Professional Liability programs. Risk Management oversees the claims administration process and assists state entities in identifying unique loss exposures and developing strategies to reduce the cost of risk associated with individual business operations. Through these efforts, Risk Management Services assures responsive stewardship of state funds and the protection of state assets.
The Fleet Management program, in conjunction with the Office of Planning and Budget, regulates state government's motor vehicle fleet management functions to ensure efficient and cost-effective fleet operations and to minimize the life-cycle costs associated with vehicle ownership. Fleet Support Services provides state government with guidance on vehicle purchases, assignment, usage, maintenance, operation, and disposal. This program also provides an economical

and convenient transportation alternative for state employees traveling on official business through a daily vehicle rental program for state entities in the metro Atlanta area.
The Surplus Property program is responsible for the redistribution of state and federal surplus personal property to state and local governments, eligible non-profits, and to the public. Redistribution through sales to the public is accomplished through internet sales service providers and through fixed price "stores" located at each service center. Surplus property centers are located in Tucker (Atlanta), Americus, and Swainsboro. Surplus Property also provides assistance to state and local governments with the disposal of personal property.
Document Services provides mail, courier, and rapid copy services to state government within Metro Atlanta. Document Services operates an interoffice mail delivery network, delivers mail to state entities, manages 2 U.S. Post Offices on Capitol Hill, and provides photocopying services to state government. It provides convenient, efficient, and cost-effective services to customers in their day-to-day business activities.
ATTACHED AGENCIES The Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services manages, invests
and disburses most state revenues.
The Health Planning Review Board conducts appeal hearings on decisions of the Health Planning Agency.
The Office of State Administrative Hearings conducts administrative hearings of contested cases for specified state agencies.
The Georgia Technology Authority provides information technology services and expertise to state agencies.
AUTHORITY Title 15-5, 15-18, 15-19, 17-2, 17-12, 20-2, 20-3, 31-6, 45-9, 50-5, 5013, 50-15, 50-16, 50-19, 50-21 Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget
$22,016,619 $22,016,619 319,262,802 $341,279,421

FY 2008 Changes Recommended

($1,702,392) ($1,702,392)
(3,808,009) ($5,510,401)

$20,314,227 $20,314,227 315,454,793 $335,769,020

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY DEPARTMENT (Information Only): Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2007 salary adjustment for the Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) ($64,075), the Office of State Administrative Hearings (OSAH) ($18,308), and the Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services (OTFS) ($7,323) .
2. Provide for a general salary increase of 3% effective January 1, 2008 and provide for performance increases for DOAS ($148,164), OSAH ($57,589), and OTFS ($7,393).
3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 16.713% to 22.843% for DOAS ($371,953), GTA ($53,858), OSAH ($146,658), and OTFS ($18,575).
4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.
5. Increase the Georgia Building Authority (GBA) real estate rental rate for office space.
Total Change

$89,706
213,146 591,044 161,451
51,800 $1,107,147

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:

ADMINISTRATION
Recommended Change:
1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Transfer personal services funding and 3 positions to the State Purchasing program to enhance customer
service and vendor relations (Total Funds: $247,768). Total Change

$259,379 (146,678)
$112,701

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$3,495,206 2,084,660
$5,579,866

FY 2008 Recommended
$3,607,907 1,997,742
$5,605,649

Purpose:

AGENCY FOR THE REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Establish and administer a program for the abatement and removal of asbestos and other hazardous materials from state premises.

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$85,354 $85,354

FY 2008 Recommended
$85,354 $85,354

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Purpose:

FISCAL SERVICES
Provide administrative functions and services necessary for the fulfillment of the responsibilities of the Superior Courts.

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes (Other Funds: $3,147).

Yes $0

Program Budget:
Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$322,037 $322,037

FY 2008 Recommended
$325,184 $325,184

Purpose:

FLEET MANAGEMENT
In cooperation with the Office of Planning and Budget, centralize state government motor vehicle fleet management functions to ensure efficient and cost effective fleet operations and to minimize the life-cycle costs associated with vehicle ownership.

Performance Measures:
1. Customer cost avoidance using state fuel card program
2. Motor pool vehicle utilization

FY 2005 Actual
$2,138,286
67%

FY 2006 Actual
$3,306,189
75%

FY 2007 Estimated $3,310,000
85%

Recommended Change:
1. Fund statewide budget changes.
2. Reduce funding for replacement vehicles due to the decreased size of the rental pool (Other Funds: $114,677).
3. Reduce funding for motor vehicle contract maintenance due to programmatic changes (Other Funds: $243,940). Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
2,502,664 $2,502,664

FY 2008 Estimated $3,400,000
85%
$2,041 Yes
Yes
$2,041
FY 2008 Recommended
$2,041 2,152,296 $2,154,337

Purpose:

HEALTH PLANNING REVIEW BOARD
Review decisions made by hearing officers.

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$60,473 $60,473

FY 2008 Recommended
$60,473 $60,473

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Purpose:

MAIL AND COURIER
Provide convenient, efficient, and cost effective services through aggregation of demand for Capitol Hill and metro area mail and package delivery services.

Performance Measures:
1. Total cost avoidance over commercial rates for rapid copy services
2. Customers' annual satisfaction survey results for "strongly agree" category

FY 2005 Actual
$2,230,599
N/A

FY 2006 Actual
$2,300,000
21%

FY 2007 Estimated $2,450,000
25%

FY 2008 Estimated $2,450,000
28%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

$5,878 $5,878

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
1,387,642 $1,387,642

FY 2008 Recommended
$5,878 1,393,104 $1,398,982

Purpose:

PAYMENTS TO GEORGIA TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY
Set the direction for the state's use of technology and promote efficient, secure and cost-effective delivery of information technology services.

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$4,396,769 353,231
$4,750,000

Purpose:

RISK MANAGEMENT
Provide cost minimization and fair treatment of citizens through effective claims management.

Performance Measures:
1. Lost work days per 100 budgeted employee positions (workers' compensation)

FY 2005 Actual 161

FY 2006 Actual 167

FY 2007 Estimated
160

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
137,389,260 $137,389,260

FY 2008 Recommended
$4,396,769 353,231
$4,750,000
FY 2008 Estimated
160
$13,764 $13,764
FY 2008 Recommended
$13,764 137,415,159 $137,428,923

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Purpose:

STATE PURCHASING
Reduce cost through aggregation of purchasing demand for state and local governments and provide fair and equitable access through open, structured competitive procurement.

Performance Measures: 1. Strategic sourcing savings

FY 2005 Actual N/A

FY 2006 Actual N/A

FY 2007 Estimated $24,100,000

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Enhance customer service and vendor relations by transferring personal services funding and 3 positions from the Administration program and 1 within the State Purchasing program (Total Funds: $247,768). 3. Transfer the Asset Management Program (AMP) initiative to the State Accounting Office. 4. Reduce funding for the e-procurement initiative to reflect projected expenditures. Total Change

FY 2008 Estimated
N/A
$512,687 146,678
(1,705,000) (1,008,539) ($2,054,174)

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$9,465,212 185,003
$9,650,215

FY 2008 Recommended
$7,411,038 286,093
$7,697,131

Purpose:

SURPLUS PROPERTY
Reduce cost through maximization of the useful life of state-owned equipment and redistribution of property to state and local governments, qualifying non-profits, and to the public through auction.

Performance Measures:
1. Customer cost avoidance through obtaining surplus vehicles

FY 2005 Actual
$1,144,573

FY 2006 Actual
$1,176,829

FY 2007 Estimated $1,000,000

FY 2008 Estimated $1,000,000

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes (Total Funds: $14,947). Total Change

Yes $0

Program Budget:
Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$2,317,944 $2,317,944

FY 2008 Recommended
$2,332,891 $2,332,891

Purpose:

U.S. POST OFFICE
Provide convenient and cost-effective postal services to agencies and individuals.

Performance Measures:
1. Customers annual satisfaction survey results for strongly agree category

FY 2005 Actual N/A

FY 2006 Actual N/A

FY 2007 Estimated
20%

FY 2008 Estimated
20%

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DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

$3,694 $3,694

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$17,721 155,575 $173,296

FY 2008 Recommended
$21,415 155,575 $176,990

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Purpose:

OFFICE OF STATE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
Provide an impartial and independent forum for adjudication of disputes between the public and state agencies.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of cases
Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

FY 2005 Actual
28,418

FY 2006 Actual
31,246

FY 2007 Estimated
34,371

FY 2008 Estimated
37,808
$222,555 $222,555

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$3,829,252 608,684
$4,437,936

FY 2008 Recommended
$4,051,807 608,684
$4,660,491

Purpose:

OFFICE OF TREASURY AND FISCAL SERVICES
Receive and keep safely all monies which shall from time to time be paid to the treasury of this state, and pay all warrants legally drawn on the treasury.

Performance Measures:
1. Interest earnings in excess of service charges 2. Annual increase in the number of accounts in the
Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan (target increase 10%)

FY 2005 Actual $4,000 57,728

FY 2006 Actual
$10,000 68,381

FY 2007 Estimated
$5,000 75,219

FY 2008 Estimated
$2,500 82,741

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes (Total Funds: $15,802). 2. Eliminate non-recurring expenses for consultants for the streamlined banking project. Total Change

$33,291 (96,000) ($62,709)

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DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$666,632 2,510,589 $3,177,221

FY 2008 Recommended
$603,923 2,519,068 $3,122,991

Purpose:

GEORGIA TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY
Set the direction for the state's use of technology and promote efficient, secure and cost-effective delivery of information technology services.

Performance Measures:
1. Percent of projects over $1 million completed on time, within budget, and within scope
2. Percent of multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) network availability

FY 2005 Actual N/A
N/A

FY 2006 Actual 50%
100%

FY 2007 Estimated
100%
100%

FY 2008 Estimated
100%
100%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes (Total Funds: $437,655). 2. Eliminate one-time funding for the Information Technology efficiency and modernization project (Other Funds: $2,000,000). 3. Reduce funding for part-time hourly staff due to the FY 2007 completion of the productivity platform project (Other Funds: $50,000). 4. Eliminate 5 vacant positions due to a decrease in workload (Other Funds: $280,257). 5. Reduce funding for supplies and materials, training and travel due to a decrease in telecommunications and computer revenues in FY 2006 (Other Funds: $210,500).
6. Reduce motor vehicle expenses due to the surplus of 21 vehicles in FY 2007 (Other Funds: $28,646). 7. Reduce funding for materials for resale in the Data Center as Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) is selling
less IT-related equipment due to agencies working directly with vendors (Other Funds: $62,895). 8. Reduce funding for software purchases to reflect actual needs (Other Funds: $523,000). 9. Reduce part-time hourly staff due to the completion of various GTA projects (Other Funds: $591,928). 10. Reduce funding for contracted staff due to a decrease in workload resulting from the implementation of the
state's MPLS wide area network (Other Funds: $166,318). Total Change

$53,858 Yes
Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
$53,858

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$4,396,769 169,798,744 $174,195,513

FY 2008 Recommended
$4,450,627 166,268,997 $170,719,624

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DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contractual Services Payments to Georgia Building Authority- Operations Health Planning Review Board Operations Payments to Aviation Hall of Fame Agency for the Removal of Hazardous Materials Payments to the Golf Hall of Fame Payments to Georgia Technology Authority Materials for Resale Self Insurance Trust Fund Payment SUBTOTAL FUNDS (Excludes Attached Agencies) ATTACHED AGENCIES Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services Office of State Administrative Hearings Georgia Technology Authority State Properties Commission Georgia Building Authority TOTAL FUNDS Less: Other Funds
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

FY 2005 Expenditures

FY 2006 Expenditures

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

$10,620,354 14,109,166 43,427 17,350 100,385 2,042,797 731,038 195,374 3,116,316 490,585 612,556 60,376 35,590 87,994 60,500 18,114,112 2,604,684
112,413,588 $165,456,192

$13,974,377 16,011,773 112,550 153,104 187,034 7,246,170 143,294 311,413 2,826,654 16,216,390
59,874
85,354
396,769 657,596 105,113,277 $163,495,629

$16,016,858 15,230,906
488,177 31,856
3,843,393 1,117,214
808,083
4,056,707
60,473
85,354
4,750,000
117,729,730 $164,218,751

$15,139,272 14,987,216

$15,810,203 14,987,216

373,500 31,856
2,311,916 1,117,214
219,221

373,500 31,856
2,311,916 1,169,014
219,221

4,487,431

4,487,431

60,473

60,473

85,354

85,354

4,750,000

4,750,000

117,729,730 $161,293,183

117,729,730 $162,015,914

$2,411,320 4,165,752
192,848,242 566,448
35,717,628 $401,165,582

$2,499,811 4,051,461
203,388,458
$373,435,358

$3,177,221 4,437,936
169,445,513
$341,279,421

$3,101,497 4,456,244
165,915,766

$3,122,991 4,660,491
165,969,624

$334,766,690 $335,769,020

$366,220,348 $332,649,826 $319,262,802

$315,454,793 $315,454,793

$34,945,234

$40,785,532

$22,016,619

$19,311,897

$20,314,227

$34,945,234

$40,785,532

$22,016,619

$19,311,897

$20,314,227

1,662

990

992

597

228

302

976

976

302

302

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Georgia Department of Agriculture administers a variety of programs, organized within three divisions, which share the goals of maintaining the state's viable farm industry and protecting the consuming public. These multi-faceted programs affect all Georgians as well as countless others throughout the United States and the world, wherever Georgia agribusiness products are consumed.
ATHENS/TIFTON VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC LABS The Athens and Tifton Veterinary Diagnostic Labs, which are
attached to the department, ensure the safety of the food supply and the health of animals and people within Georgia by providing diagnostic support, investigative resources and disease surveillance for naturally occurring animal diseases, foreign animal diseases and bioterrorism. The labs address the concerns of veterinarians, regulatory agencies, animal owners, and wildlife groups regarding livestock, equine, and companion animals as well as wildlife.
PLANT INDUSTRY DIVISION The role of the Plant Industry 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 environmental protection programs. The division promotes Georgia's agricultural and horticultural interests and inspects and tests sufficient quantities of each commodity to guarantee that the commodities reaching the consumer meet minimum standards and are correctly labeled.
ANIMAL INDUSTRY DIVISION Animal agriculture is the largest sector of agriculture, contributing
over $5.8 billion to Georgia's farm gate value. Assuring that the livestock and poultry sectors remain healthy and productive are the top priorities of the Animal Industry division. The division consists of veterinarians, field inspectors, laboratory technicians, program managers and support staff all working to ensure the continued protection of animal and public health by guaranteeing food safety, animal welfare and successful livestock production. The division is also responsible for monitoring, detecting and controlling over 100 animal diseases that can have a significant impact on the agricultural economy and can be contagious to both animals and people. Finally, the Animal Industry division ensures the humane treatment of equines and other animals and promotes dog and cat sterilization through its license plate program.
The Meat Inspection section is the largest functional area of the Animal Industry division. The section licenses 163 facilities in Georgia and protects consumers from food-borne diseases found in meat and meat products. Meat inspectors ensure that consumers receive wholesome, safe and truthfully labeled meat and poultry products by assuring compliance with food safety standards. The section also has a primary role in food security and would serve as a first responder to an intentional threat to Georgia's meat supply.

CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION The primary function of the Food and Dairy section, the most
important section in the Consumer Protection division, is to prevent the sale and distribution of adulterated or misbranded foods to consumers. This section conducts on-site inspections of grocery stores, focusing on food safety risk factors, and protects consumers against fraud by checking scanners and scales to ensure the accuracy of pricing and weights. Included in these responsibilities is a dairy inspection program for farms and processing plants, so that Georgia dairy products can be marketed as "Grade A" throughout the United States.
The primary function of the Fuel and Measures section, another crucial function of the division, is to ensure equity in the market place by verifying the accuracy of weighing and measuring devices. The section inspects all measuring devices used for commerce by conducting on-site inspections and tests of commercial weighing devices including scales, liquefied petroleum gas meters, milk tanks, moisture meters, gasoline pumps, transport tank trucks, fuel oil terminals, and bulk plants. Included in these responsibilities is the operation of the state fuel oil laboratory and the state weights laboratory, both of which ensure that Georgia's regulated consumer products meet required quality standards.
MARKETING DIVISION The Marketing division operates six regional farmers' markets and
nine seasonal/local markets. 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. The Marketing division also provides supervision for the nine Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commissions. Additionally, the division enforces the requirements of the Dealers in Agricultural Products Act to license and bond those who purchase agricultural products from Georgia producers, as well as the State Warehouse section, which examines and audits licensed and bonded facilities that store Georgia agricultural products. Additionally, the division registers and licenses Vidalia onion growers, licenses processors of Vidalia onion products, and enforces the requirements of the U.S. Certification Mark VIDALIA.
POULTRY VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC LABS The Poultry Lab Network is attached to the Georgia Department
of Agriculture. As the official state agency for the administration of the United States Department of Agriculture's National Poultry Improvement Plan, the network carries out the national plan and provides diagnostic and monitoring services for Georgia poultry growers and the poultry industry. The labs' primary mission is to certify that flocks are free from devastating poultry diseases, including avian influenza; this ensures that Georgia has the healthiest flocks possible and can continue to produce more poultry products annually than any other state. The labs are headquartered in Oakwood with nine regional labs spread throughout Georgia.
AUTHORITY Title 2, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget
$42,911,540 $42,911,540
6,849,321 1,884,689 $51,645,550

FY 2008 Changes Recommended

$3,264,314 $3,264,314
$3,264,314

$46,175,854 $46,175,854
6,849,321 1,884,689 $54,909,864

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY DEPARTMENT (Information Only):
Statewide Budget Changes: 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2007 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 3% effective January 1, 2008 and provide for performance increases. 3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 16.713% to 22.843%.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums. 5. Increase the Georgia Building Authority (GBA) real estate rental rate for office space.
Total Change

$545,556 488,513
1,097,754
348,409 74,154
$2,554,386

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:

ADMINISTRATION
Recommended Change:
1. Fund statewide budget changes.
2. Realize CNG savings by redirecting funds from the Administration program to the Consumer Protection program to defray computer charges for the inspection automation project begun in FY 2006.
3. Provide funding to implement online licensing for the more than 100 licenses and certificates the department issues.
4. Fund licensing, software and hosting fees to complete the automation of food safety and weights and measures inspections begun in FY 2006.
5. Redistribute funds from the Administration program to the Marketing and Promotion program to accurately reflect expenditures. Total Change

$293,620 (59,452)
400,000 109,928 (25,189) $718,907

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$6,084,719 69,500
258,721 $6,412,940

FY 2008 Recommended
$6,803,626 69,500
258,721 $7,131,847

Purpose:

ATHENS TIFTON VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC LABS
Ensure the health of production, equine and companion animals and protect public health as it relates to animals within the State of Georgia.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of animals and/or samples submitted to the labs per year for surveillance and/or health care

FY 2005 Actual
110,598

FY 2006 Actual
108,180

FY 2007 Estimated
110,000

FY 2008 Estimated
110,000

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

$166,168 $166,168

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$3,485,061 $3,485,061

FY 2008 Recommended
$3,651,229 $3,651,229

Purpose:

CONSUMER PROTECTION
Ensure a safe food supply, guarantee a safe and healthy supply of agricultural products, provide for accurate commercial transactions, and protect animal health (production, equine and companion) for the citizens of Georgia.

Performance Measures:
1. Percent of licensed food establishments maintaining compliance with the Georgia Food Act and regulations

FY 2005 Actual 99.8%

FY 2006 Actual 99.6%

FY 2007 Estimated
99.0%

FY 2008 Estimated
99.5%

2. Number of food borne outbreaks attributed to "Georgia

0

0

0

0

Inspected" meat or meat products

3. Number of foreign animal diseases found at livestock

0

0

0

0

sales in Georgia

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Realize CNG savings by redirecting funds from the Administration program to the Consumer Protection program to defray computer charges for the inspection automation project begun in FY 2006. 3. Redistribute funds from the Consumer Protection program to the Marketing and Promotion program to accurately reflect expenditures. 4. Provide funds to fill the following vacant positions: 3 food safety inspectors ($120,000); 2 plant protection inspectors ($80,000); 1 livestock/poultry inspector ($40,000); and 2 meat inspectors ($80,000).
Total Change

$1,633,264 59,452
(103,831) 320,000
$1,908,885

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$22,016,387 6,749,221 935,000
$29,700,608

FY 2008 Recommended
$23,925,272 6,749,221 935,000
$31,609,493

Purpose:

MARKETING AND PROMOTION
Expand sales of Georgia's commodities from growers by promoting them domestically and internationally.

Performance Measures:
1. Percent of total space occupied at the Atlanta Farmers' Market
2. Percent increase in total revenue collected at the Atlanta Farmers' Market
3. Percent increase in total sales at the Atlanta Farmers' Market

FY 2005 Actual 95.0%
1.0%
2.9%

FY 2006 Actual 85.0%
3.0%
2.0%

FY 2007 Estimated
95.0%
2.0%
2.0%

FY 2008 Estimated
95.0%
2.0%
2.0%

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Redistribute funds from the Administration and Consumer Protection programs fo the Marketing and Promotion program to accurately reflect expenditures. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$7,842,177 30,600
690,968 $8,563,745

Purpose:

POULTRY VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC LABS
Provide poultry disease diagnostic and monitoring services with emphasis on avian influenza.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of samples submitted to the poultry lab network yearly for diagnostic testing
2. Number of tests performed by the poultry lab network as part of National Poultry Improvement Plan guidelines

FY 2005 Actual 35,571
898,031

FY 2006 Actual 44,769
898,031

FY 2007 Estimated
45,000
1,200,000

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Eliminate one-time funding for a liquid handling system to test for avian influenza and other diseases. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$3,483,196 $3,483,196

$334,587 $129,020 $463,607
FY 2008 Recommended
$8,305,784 30,600
690,968 $9,027,352
FY 2008 Estimated
45,000
1,200,000
$126,747 (120,000)
$6,747
FY 2008 Recommended
$3,489,943 $3,489,943

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Capital Outlay Contractual Services Market Bulletin Postage Payments to Athens and Tifton Veterinary Labs Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs Indemnities Veterinary Fees Advertising Contract Renovation, Construction, Repairs and Maintenance Projects at Major and Minor Markets Contract - Fed of Southern Cooperatives KAT - Hurricane Katrina TOTAL FUNDS Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
Subtotal
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

FY 2005 Expenditures
$31,822,194 4,738,835 1,170,509 189,245 654,338 729,114 1,174,314 519,361 999,104 1,655,264 1,853,994 566,619 3,189,678
2,889,986 9,747
136,724 425,000 786,734

FY 2006 Expenditures

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

$32,021,946 5,425,515 1,567,818 980,302 331,601 2,012,659 1,175,690 529,431 232,959 1,944,013 3,613,022
3,271,132

$33,816,205 5,372,021
291,598 830,325 1,409,439 369,435
1,333,961 3,485,061

$38,248,128 5,372,021
394,947 291,598 1,725,905 1,409,439 369,435
1,333,961
3,651,229

$36,517,044 5,344,318
291,598 1,399,705 1,483,593
337,686
1,333,961 3,651,229

3,306,182 7,520
128,595 425,000 865,860

3,483,196 10,000
130,000 425,000 653,000

3,296,421 10,000
130,000 425,000 653,000

3,296,421 10,000
130,000 425,000 653,000

37,050
$53,547,810
$8,137,011 5,591,812
$13,728,823
$39,818,987
$39,818,987
840 295

37,050 12,721 $57,889,016
$9,406,610 5,704,438
$15,111,048
$42,777,968
$42,777,968
840 295

36,309
$51,645,550
$6,849,321 1,884,689
$8,734,010
$42,911,540
$42,911,540
840 295

36,309
$57,347,393
$6,849,321 1,884,689
$8,734,010
$48,613,383
$48,613,383
840 295

36,309
$54,909,864
$6,849,321 1,884,689
$8,734,010
$46,175,854
$46,175,854
840 295

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DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND FINANCE
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND FINANCE
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Department of Banking and Finance enforces and administers 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 financial institutions; Public confidence in our financial institutions; Protection for the interests of the depositors, creditors, and
shareholders of financial institutions; Service by financial institutions responsive to the convenience
and needs of the public; and Appropriate competition among all financial institutions to
promote economic growth.
The department collects supervision, examination and administrative fees from regulated entities to cover the expenses incurred in the operation of the department. All fees collected by the department are deposited into the State Treasury.
To accomplish its objectives, the department has four principal functions:
Supervise and regulate financial institutions License mortgage brokers and lenders and money service
businesses Conduct examinations of financial institutions, mortgage
brokers and lenders, and money service businesses, as appropriate and as required by law Consumer protection and assistance
SUPERVISION AND REGULATION The department has the authority to adopt rules and regulations
regarding the operation of financial institutions to:
Allow state-chartered financial institutions to compete fairly with those chartered by the federal government, other states, or foreign governments;
Protect Georgia financial institutions threatened by economic conditions or technological developments; and
Prevent unfair, misleading or deceptive business practices by financial services providers.

The Department of Banking and Finance has responsibility for regulating and monitoring the condition of 289 state-chartered banks, 69 credit unions, 254 Georgia holding companies, 4 international bank agencies, 3,026 mortgage brokers and lenders, 700 check cashers, 26 check sellers and 80 money transmitters (as of July 31-06).
LICENSING AND REGISTRATION Article 13 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated
requires mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers to be licensed or registered with the department in order to transact business in Georgia. As of July 31, 2006, 3,026 mortgage brokers and lenders were licensed with the department. The department is responsible for licensing money service businesses (check sellers, check cashers and money transmitters). The department also conducts investigations and resolves consumer complaints regarding residential mortgage lending and money service businesses.
FINANCIAL EXAMINATIONS The department is responsible for examining all financial
institutions at least once each year. Mortgage lenders/brokers are to be examined at least once every 24 months. Exceptions to these examination frequencies are allowed under specific conditions as provided by law and/or policy. If necessary, the department may require extra reports and conduct additional examinations to obtain essential information. The department is authorized to issue and enforce orders requiring financial institutions to correct unacceptable conditions discovered through examinations.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES Other responsibilities of the department include approval of all
proposals to incorporate as a state-chartered financial institution, approval of requests to change existing articles of incorporation, and approval of mergers and consolidations of financial institutions. Also, the department investigates possible violations of state interest and usury laws.
AUTHORITY Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND FINANCE
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget
$11,581,920 $11,581,920 $11,581,920

FY 2008 Changes Recommended

$852,291 $852,291 $852,291

$12,434,211 $12,434,211 $12,434,211

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY DEPARTMENT (Information Only): Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2007 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 3% effective January 1, 2008, for performance increases, and for
supplemental salary adjustments for employees in specified critical jobs. 3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 16.713% to 22.843%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premiums.
Total Change

$88,879 378,756
472,036 31,617
$971,288

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:

ADMINISTRATION

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Realign funds to reflect program expenditures for a new program structure. 3. Realize CNG savings by redistributing funds from the Administration program to the Financial Institution Supervision program to replace 2 motor vehicles with mileage in excess of 135,000 miles. Total Change

$130,891 130,741 (15,285)
$246,347

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$1,786,026 $1,786,026

FY 2008 Recommended
$2,032,373 $2,032,373

Purpose:

CHARTERING, LICENSING AND APPLICATIONS/NON-MORTGAGE ENTITIES
Provide efficient and flexible application, registration, and notification procedures for financial institutions that are in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and department policies.

Recommended Change: 1. Reflect the elimination of the Chartering, Licensing and Application/Non-Mortgage Entities program. Total Change

($512,992) ($512,992)

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$512,992 $512,992

FY 2008 Recommended
$0 $0

79

DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND FINANCE
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Purpose:

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION SUPERVISION
Provide for safe and sound operation of Georgia state-chartered financial institutions to protect the interests of the depositors, creditors and shareholders of those institutions. Provide efficient and flexible application, registration and notification procedures that are in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and department policies to allow financial service providers more flexibility in offering products and services that are responsive to the needs and convenience of depositors, borrowers, and other customers and conducive to economic progress.

Performance Measures:
1. Customer Service: Percent of financial institution applications processed within established timeframes
2. Average number of examiners compared to total supervised assets (in millions)

FY 2005 Actual 95%
$220 / 52

FY 2006 Actual 95%
$280 / 52

FY 2007 Estimated
95%
$285 / 58

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Reduce one-time funding for Voice Over Internet Protocol installation. 3. Reflect the transfer of the Chartering, Applications, and Registrations of Financial institutions subprogram to the Financial Institution Supervision program. 4. Realize CNG savings by adding funds from the Administration program ($15,285), the Consumer Protection and Assistance program ($5,424), and the Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision program ($2,987) to replace 2 motor vehicles with mileage in excess of 135,000 miles and by reducing state funds $16,864.
Total Change

FY 2008 Estimated
95% $290 / 60
$650,081 (87,369) 104,741 6,832
$674,285

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$6,956,283 $6,956,283

FY 2008 Recommended
$7,630,568 $7,630,568

Purpose:

NON-DEPOSITORY FINANCIAL INSTITUTION SUPERVISION
Protect consumers from unfair, deceptive or fraudulent residential mortgage lending practices and enforce applicable laws and regulations. To promote the availability of money services offered by non-bank entities to consumers and provide for regulation of such entities through an effective licensing and supervision program that will ensure that these entities operate in a responsible manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and department policies.

Performance Measures:
1. Customer Service: Average number of days required to process a mortgage lender or broker license application

FY 2005 Actual 39

FY 2006 Actual 43

FY 2007 Estimated
41

FY 2008 Estimated
39

Recommended Change:
1. Fund statewide budget changes.
2. Reflect the transfer of the Mortgage Supervision program and the Licensing and Supervision of Money Service Businesses subprogram to the new Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision program.
3. Realize CNG savings by redistributing $2,987 to the Financial Institution Supervision program from the NonDepository Financial Institution Supervision program to replace 2 motor vehicles with mileage in excess of 135,000 miles and by reducing state funds $14,764.
Total Change

$149,751 2,024,428
(17,751)
$2,156,428

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DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND FINANCE
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$0 $0

FY 2008 Recommended
$2,156,428 $2,156,428

CONSUMER PROTECTION AND ASSISTANCE
Purpose: Assist consumers with problems encountered when dealing with department regulated entities.

Performance Measures:
1. Customer Service: Average number of days for complaint disposition
2. Customer Service: Percentage of customer responses and feedback indicating satisfaction with the service provided during the handling of their complaint

FY 2005 Actual 45
79%

FY 2006 Actual 34
83%

FY 2007 Estimated
40
84%

FY 2008 Estimated
40
85%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Realign funds to reflect program expenditures. 3. Realize CNG savings by redistributing funds from the Consumer Protection and Assistance program to the Financial Institution Supervision program to replace 2 motor vehicles with mileage in excess of 135,000 miles. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$529,701 $529,701

$40,565 50,000
(5,424) $85,141
FY 2008 Recommended
$614,842 $614,842

MORTGAGE SUPERVISION
Purpose: Protect customers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent residential mortgage lending practices and enforce applicable laws and regulations.

Recommended Change:
1. Reflect the elimination of the Mortgage Supervision program and transfer of licensing and supervision duties to new Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision program. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$1,796,918 $1,796,918

($1,796,918)
($1,796,918)
FY 2008 Recommended
$0 $0

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DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND FINANCE
DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contractual Services TOTAL FUNDS Less: Other Funds
Subtotal
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

FY 2005 Expenditures
$8,669,697 333,720 302,189
2,314 173,327 557,895 112,537
11,986
$10,163,665
$10,163,665
$10,163,665
148 53

FY 2006 Expenditures
$9,198,487 497,927 295,139 75,375 1,439 184,150 465,062 96,576 18,174
$10,832,329
$125,000 $125,000
$10,707,329
$10,707,329
149 52

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

$9,964,140 566,229

$10,053,019 566,229

$10,935,428 566,229

1,773 358,319 565,437 107,500

1,773 358,319 565,437 107,500

34,544 1,773
272,045 516,129
89,541

18,522 $11,581,920

18,522 $11,670,799

18,522 $12,434,211

$11,581,920
$11,581,920
149 52

$11,670,799
$11,670,799
149 52

$12,434,211
$12,434,211
149 52

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) operates a host of state and federal grant programs; serves as the state's lead agency in housing finance and development; publishes building codes which are applicable to every structure built in Georgia; provides comprehensive planning, technical, and research assistance to local governments; and serves as the lead agency for the state's solid waste reduction efforts. DCA's three core businesses are safe and affordable housing, community and economic development, and local government assistance.
SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING DCA supports Georgia communities in addressing their housing
needs by offering funding and expertise to communities, non-profit and for-profit organizations, and individuals. The agency provides financing for affordable housing development, mortgages, and down payment loans for moderate-income first-time homebuyers and financing for housing for people with special needs.
DCA's homeless and special needs housing programs support local programs that provide emergency shelter, transitional housing, essential services, and permanent supportive housing for persons who need community support in order to retain stable housing.
The Section 8 Rental Assistance program provides rent subsidies to landlords who agree to maintain their rental properties at the required Housing Quality Standards and to rent to qualified low-income families.
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DCA's community development programs help the state's
communities realize their growth and development goals. The agency administers the federal Community Development Block Grant program, which provides over $30 million in grants annually to cities and counties outside major metropolitan areas in Georgia. DCA's community service programs deliver over $5 million annually in funding support to over 20 AmeriCorps programs located throughout the state. The Leadership Development team helps communities to design, develop, and execute leadership training programs, and coordinates the regional multi-day Georgia Academy for Economic Development in every region of Georgia.
DCA offers economic development and redevelopment incentives and tools designed to help promote growth and job creation throughout the state. Economic development programs deliver over $50 million in grants and loans annually to Georgia. Grants or loans are available for

infrastructure (for businesses creating or retaining jobs), brownfield redevelopment, site preparation, downtown redevelopment, and project funding for North Georgia Appalachian communities. Training, design, and technical assistance are also available specifically for downtown development programs.
Planning and quality growth assistance is aimed at helping communities address issues of growth, development, and quality of life through implementation of recognized best practices for planning and growth management. This assistance includes advisory clinics, technical assistance, quality growth audits, on-site visits by resource teams, special issue workshops, and how-to toolkits. Additionally, DCA is leading the effort in developing the Coastal Comprehensive Plan as called for by the Governor's Executive Order issued in February 2005.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE Regional Services staff maintains partnerships with local,
regional, state, and federal organizations and agencies, and facilitates community issue identification, goal development, and implementation of best practices. Regional field teams coordinate self-improvement initiatives such as the Main Street, Better Home Town, and Signature Community programs. The agency's Office of Environmental Management serves to integrate the importance of sound environmental management with the overall health and development of Georgia's communities, through such programs as the Governor's Litter Initiative, Keep Georgia Beautiful, Solid Waste and Recycling, and WaterFirst. These resources enhance the capacity of local governments and communities to protect the health, safety, and welfare of their residents through the sustainable stewardship of the environment and improvement in the quality of life for our citizens.
The department administers local government surveys related to topics including finance, solid waste, and wages and salaries. It also publishes and maintains information and data about local governments and prepares local government fiscal notes for the General Assembly.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
The following agencies are administratively attached to DCA: Georgia Housing and Finance Authority, Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority, OneGeorgia Authority, and the State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Commission.
AUTHORITY
Titles 8, 12, 36, 48 and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget
$47,089,260 47,123,333
$94,212,593 93,634,621 11,243,636
$199,090,850

FY 2008 Changes Recommended

($90,194) ($90,194)
($90,194)

$46,999,066 47,123,333
$94,122,399 93,634,621 11,243,636
$199,000,656

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY DEPARTMENT (Information Only): Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2007 salary adjustment for the department ($101,786) and the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA) ($35,154).
2. Provide for a general salary increase of 3% effective January 1, 2008 and provide for performance increases for the department ($142,171), the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority (GEFA) ($4,083), and GRTA ($66,145).
3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 16.713% to 22.843% for the department ($367,556) and GRTA ($173,399).
4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums for the department ($112,304) and GRTA T($o2ta2l C0h1a)nge

$136,940 212,399
540,955 134,805 $1,025,099

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes.

ADMINISTRATION

2. Transfer building management and 2 positions from Homeownership Programs (Total Funds: $111,834).
3. Transfer funds from Administration to State Community Development Programs to recruit master practitioners for downtown development initiatives and expand design services.
4. Realize CNG savings by redirecting funds from Building Construction ($234), Coordinated Planning ($5,791), Environmental Education and Assistance ($2,275), Federal Community and Economic Development Programs ($1,621), Regional Services ($2,454), Research and Surveys ($558), State Community Development Programs ($865), and the State Economic Development Program ($518) to the Administration program to provide for a consultant to advise the department in the Georgia Oglethorpe Award Process.

Total Change

$125,571 Yes
(36,905) 14,316
$102,982

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$2,301,555 22,000
2,592,412 $4,915,967

FY 2008 Recommended
$2,404,537 22,000
2,704,246 $5,130,783

Purpose:

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Establish minimum building construction standards for all new structures, including mass-produced factory built (modular) buildings, built in the state.

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Performance Measures:
1. Average response time in days to code related inquiries
2. Average response time in days to industrialized building related inquiries

FY 2005 Actual N/A
N/A

FY 2006 Actual N/A
N/A

FY 2007 Estimated
3
3

FY 2008 Estimated
3
3

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes.
2. Realize CNG savings by redirecting funds from telecommunications ($209) and regular operating expenses ($25) to the Administration program to provide for a consultant to advise the department in the Georgia Oglethorpe Award Process. Total Change

$20,681 (234)
$20,447

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$289,555 171,722
$461,277

FY 2008 Recommended
$310,002 171,722
$481,724

Purpose:

COORDINATED PLANNING
Give communities the information, assistance, tools, and funding needed to successfully implement planning and quality growth solutions to enhance and fulfill the requirements of Coordinated Comprehensive Planning according to the Georgia Planning Act of 1989.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of Signature Community and Communities of Opportunity assistance requests responded to by DCA staff
2. Number of requests and participants for programprovided technical assistance activities

FY 2005 Actual N/A
N/A

FY 2006 Actual N/A
N/A

FY 2007 Estimated
30
400

FY 2008 Estimated
35
410

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes.
2. Provide 2 time-limited positions and funds for the Local Update of Census Addresses project to ensure Georgia's citizens are accurately counted in the 2010 Census.
3. Realize CNG savings by redirecting funds from telecommunications ($575), computer charges ($5,118), and regular operating expenses ($98) to the Administration program to provide for a consultant to advise the department in the Georgia Oglethorpe Award Process. Total Change

$133,858 206,000 (5,791)
$334,067

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$3,694,744 $3,694,744

FY 2008 Recommended
$4,028,811 $4,028,811

Purpose:

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE
Provide technical assistance, resource tools, and public education outreach resources.

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Performance Measures:
1. Percent of Georgia's counties with a litter reduction activity or program in their county
2. Number of local governments participating in the WaterFirst program

FY 2005 Actual 94%
22

FY 2006 Actual 86%
20

FY 2007 Estimated
88%
25

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Realize CNG savings by redirecting funds from telecommunications ($366), computer charges ($582), and regular operating expenses ($1,327) to the Administration program to provide for a consultant to advise the department in the Georgia Oglethorpe Award Process. Total Change

FY 2008 Estimated
90% 28
$51,262 (2,275)
$48,987

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$998,853 $998,853

FY 2008 Recommended
$1,047,840 $1,047,840

Purpose:

FEDERAL COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Administer incentive programs and education programs as well as provide technical assistance in the area of economic development to local governments, development authorities, and private for-profit entities.

Performance Measures:
1. Amount of private investment dollars for each ARC grant dollar
2. Number of jobs created or retained

FY 2005 Actual $35
1,361

FY 2006 Actual $28
3,458

FY 2007 Estimated
$26
2,000

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes.
2. Transfer funds from Federal Community and Economic Development Programs to State Community Development Programs to recruit master practitioners for downtown development initiatives and expand design services.
3. Realize CNG savings by redirecting funds from telecommunications ($941), computer charges ($582), and regular operating expenses ($98) to the Administration program to provide for a consultant to advise the department in the Georgia Oglethorpe Award Process. Total Change

FY 2008 Estimated
$26 2,000
$122,745 (20,000)
(1,621)
$101,124

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$1,760,337 37,043,876 $38,804,213

FY 2008 Recommended
$1,861,461 37,043,876 $38,905,337

Purpose:

HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAMS
Expand the supply of standard affordable housing through rehabilitation and construction and provide homeownership opportunities for low and moderate income individuals.

Performance Measures: 1. Georgia Dream Program customer service rating

FY 2005 Actual N/A

FY 2006 Actual N/A

FY 2007 Estimated
80%

FY 2008 Estimated
80%

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

2. Number of Georgia Dream First Mortgage loans

468

725

purchased

780

900

Recommended Change:

1. Transfer building management and 2 positions to the Administration program (Total Funds: $111,834).

Yes

Total Change

$0

Program Budget:
Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$4,031,286 $4,031,286

FY 2008 Recommended
$3,919,452 $3,919,452

Purpose:

LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS
Make grants or loans to eligible recipients or qualified local governments specified by recipient, amount, and purpose in an appropriation to the department.

Recommended Change: 1. Eliminate one-time funding for local assistance grants. Total Change

($6,540,903) ($6,540,903)

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$6,540,903 $6,540,903

FY 2008 Recommended
$0 $0

Purpose:

REGIONAL SERVICES
Assist in the marketing, development, and implementation of housing and community and economic development projects and services.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of communities that participate in the regional Georgia Academy for Economic Development programs
2. Number of applicants for the Signature Community Program

FY 2005 Actual 229
0

FY 2006 Actual 316
56

FY 2007 Estimated
240
40

FY 2008 Estimated
300
30

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Add 1 rural economic development position and related operating expenses to implement economic development strategies in rural Georgia. 3. Restore funding for the Local Development Fund.
4. Eliminate one-time funding for a boundary study of Doraville, Chamblee, and the proposed City of Dunwoody. 5. Realize CNG savings by redirecting funds from telecommunications ($470), computer charges ($1,861), and
regular operating expenses ($123) to the Administration program to provide for a consultant to advise the department in the Georgia Oglethorpe Award Process. Total Change

$133,775 59,450
5,000,000 (20,000) (2,454)
$5,170,771

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$2,134,134 $2,134,134

FY 2008 Recommended
$7,304,905 $7,304,905

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Purpose:

RENTAL HOUSING PROGRAMS
Provide affordable rental housing to very low and low to moderate-income households by allocating federal and state housing tax credits on a competitive basis and by providing subsidized housing through the Housing Choice Program.

Performance Measures:
1. Percent of HOME loans closed within 12 months of the award date
2. Percent of clients satisfied with the Rental Assistance Voucher program

FY 2005 Actual 67%
N/A

FY 2006 Actual 45%
N/A

FY 2007 Estimated
100%
100%

FY 2008 Estimated
100%
100%

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$3,287,829 56,556,858
3,009,535 $3,287,829

FY 2008 Recommended
$3,287,829 56,556,858
3,009,535 $62,854,222

Purpose:

RESEARCH AND SURVEYS
Conduct surveys and collect financial/management data from local governments and authorities as directed by statute.

Performance Measures:
1. Percent of local governments in compliance with all reporting requirements

FY 2005 Actual N/A

FY 2006 Actual N/A

FY 2007 Estimated
80%

FY 2008 Estimated
80%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes.
2. Realize CNG savings by redirecting funds from telecommunications ($209) and computer charges ($349) to the Administration program to provide for a consultant to advise the department in the Georgia Oglethorpe Award Process. Total Change

$42,655 (558)
$42,097

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$578,685 $578,685

FY 2008 Recommended
$620,782 $620,782

Purpose:

SPECIAL HOUSING INITIATIVES
Provide funds for Special Housing Initiatives.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of customers receiving general information on affordable housing and DCA programs
2. Number of persons who received shelter or transitional housing assistance

FY 2005 Actual N/A
40,500

FY 2006 Actual N/A
41,500

FY 2007 Estimated
2,100
43,000

FY 2008 Estimated
2,100
43,000

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$3,332,892 1,174,515
$4,507,407

FY 2008 Recommended
$3,332,892 1,174,515
$4,507,407

Purpose:

STATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the development of their core commercial areas and champion new development opportunities for rural Georgia.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of Georgia cities implementing the Main Street/Better Hometown Program

FY 2005 Actual 104

FY 2006 Actual 105

FY 2007 Estimated
100

FY 2008 Estimated
100

Recommended Change:
1. Fund statewide budget changes.
2. Transfer funds from the Administration program ($36,905) and Federal Community and Economic Development Programs ($20,000) to recruit master practitioners for downtown development initiatives and expand design services.
3. Realize CNG savings by redirecting funds from telecommunications ($627), computer charges ($115), and regular operating expenses ($123) to the Administration program to provide for a consultant to advise the department in the Georgia Oglethorpe Award Process. Total Change

$87,209 56,905
(865)
$143,249

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$1,234,350 $1,234,350

FY 2008 Recommended
$1,377,599 $1,377,599

Purpose:

STATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Facilitate and stimulate economic activity, private investment, and job creation by various means including making loans and grants.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of jobs created or retained 2. Program cost per job created or retained

FY 2005 Actual 6,228
$2,438

FY 2006 Actual 3,913
$1,801

FY 2007 Estimated
4,500 $2,450

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes.
2. Increase funds for the Regional Economic Business Assistance (REBA) program to assist local redevelopment authorities in creating comprehensive economic development plans.
3. Realize CNG savings by redirecting funds from telecommunications ($260), computer charges ($233), and regular operating expenses ($25) to the Administration program to provide for a consultant to advise the department in the Georgia Oglethorpe Award Process. Total Change

FY 2008 Estimated
4,500 $2,450
$6,061 330,160
(518)
$335,703

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$9,779,024 11,887
$9,790,911

FY 2008 Recommended
$10,114,727 11,887
$10,126,614

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Purpose:

PAYMENTS TO GEORGIA ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY
Provide low interest loans for water, wastewater, and solid waste projects.

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Reduce one-time funding for the Georgia Rural Water Association. Total Change

$4,083 (150,000) ($145,917)

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$6,585,782 2,135
$6,587,917

FY 2008 Recommended
$6,439,865 2,135
$6,442,000

Purpose:

PAYMENTS TO GEORGIA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
Improve Georgia's mobility, air quality, and land use practices.

Performance Measures: 1. Number of Xpress riders

FY 2005 Actual
317,444

FY 2006 Actual
754,350

FY 2007 Estimated 1,547,904

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

FY 2008 Estimated 2,057,340
$297,199 $297,199

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$4,570,617 $4,570,617

FY 2008 Recommended
$4,867,816 $4,867,816

Purpose:

PAYMENTS TO ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY
Provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority.

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$47,123,333 $47,123,333

FY 2008 Recommended
$47,123,333 $47,123,333

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

CAPITAL OUTLAY SUMMARY
Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority 1. Low interest loans for local water and sewer construction projects 2. Matching funds for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program 3. Matching funds for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program Total

FY 2008

Yr.

Principal

Debt Service

20 $23,000,000

20

3,120,000

20

4,880,000

$31,000,000

$1,964,890 266,542 416,898
$2,648,330

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources

FY 2005 Expenditures

Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contractual Services Contracts, Regional Planning and Development Local Assistance Grants Appalachian Regional Com. Assessment HOME Program Local Development Fund Payment to State Housing Trust Fund Payment to Sports Hall of Fame Regional Economic Business Assistance Community Service Grants HUD - Section 8 Rental Assistance GHFA - Georgia Cities Foundation GA Leadership Infrastructure Investment Fund Community Development Block Grants Life Sciences Facilities Fund Signature Community Program SUBTOTAL FUNDS (Excludes Attached Agencies) ATTACHED AGENCIES Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority Georgia Regional Transportation Authority OneGeorgia Authority TOTAL FUNDS Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
Subtotal

$23,641,142 2,449,072 705,940 179,008 192,612 723,252 1,475,381 607,303 877,403 907,112 1,779,593 354,356 163,000 3,122,606
2,778,750 716,733
2,667,600 4,623,029 105,624,884
694,687 495,000 45,819,781 2,000,000
$202,598,244
$275,000 4,334,685 47,123,333 $254,331,262
$169,697,335 9,264,535
$178,961,870

State General Funds Tobacco Funds

$28,246,059 47,123,333

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$75,369,392

Positions

478

Motor Vehicles

165

FY 2006 Expenditures
$23,932,992 2,309,754 783,947 141,934 134,137 964,906 1,502,752 610,811 1,310,899 1,358,817 1,773,043 4,593,075 163,750 3,287,493 1,490,000 3,032,892
3,167,600 4,153,749 95,197,236 1,000,000
500,000 49,358,877
250,000
$201,018,664
$900,000 4,363,228 47,123,332 $253,405,224
$163,191,378 9,615,939
$172,807,317
$33,474,575 47,123,332
$80,597,907
501 165

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

$23,653,395 2,174,602

$23,737,461 2,174,602

$24,600,152 2,184,654

150,769 381,479 1,534,850 624,045
2,284,526 1,663,093 6,540,903
163,000 3,287,829
3,332,892
3,167,600 5,000,000 50,000,000 1,500,000
30,000,000 5,000,000 350,000
$140,808,983
$6,587,917 4,570,617
47,123,333 $199,090,850
$93,634,621 11,243,636
$104,878,257
$47,089,260 47,123,333
$94,212,593
513 183

150,769 381,479 1,534,850 639,045
2,294,526 1,663,093
163,000 3,287,829
3,332,892
3,167,600 5,000,000 50,000,000 1,500,000
30,000,000 5,000,000 350,000
$134,377,146
$6,587,917 4,570,617
47,123,333 $192,659,013
$93,634,621 11,243,636
$104,878,257
$40,657,423 47,123,333
$87,780,756
513 183

150,769 369,847 1,537,850 635,820
2,293,841 1,663,093
163,000 3,287,829 5,000,000 3,332,892
3,497,760 5,000,000 50,000,000 1,500,000
30,000,000 5,000,000 350,000
$140,567,507
$6,442,000 4,867,816
47,123,333 $199,000,656
$93,634,621 11,243,636
$104,878,257
$46,999,066 47,123,333
$94,122,399
516 183

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Department of Community Health (DCH) champions: Access to affordable, quality health care in our communities; Responsible health planning and use of health care resources; and Healthy behaviors and improved health outcomes. The department works to ensure that quality health care services are provided to a wide array of individuals, including state employees, teachers, and retirees; and those citizens who are eligible for Medicaid or PeachCare for Kids by virtue of being aged, low-income, or disabled. The department is additionally charged with identifying and evaluating available options that would provide health insurance coverage for the estimated 1.7 million Georgians currently uninsured. A nine-person board appointed by the Governor has policy-making authority for DCH.
The department has three major divisions: the Division of Medical Assistance Plans, the Division of Managed Care and Quality, and the Division of State Health Benefit Plan. DCH also targets health care access and improvement through the Office of Rural Health Services.
There are three Boards that are administratively attached to the department: the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners, which licenses physicians; the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce, which provides financial aid to medical schools and residency training programs; and the State Medical Education Board, which administers medical scholarships and loans to promote medical practice in rural areas.
DIVISION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PLANS The largest division in the department, the Division of Medical
Assistance Plans, administers the Medicaid program, which purchases health care on behalf of over 1.3 million persons who are aged, blind, disabled, or indigent. State and federal dollars fund Medicaid with the federal government paying for about 60% of health care costs. A broad array of health care services is available that address the needs of program participants, including hospital, physician, pharmacy, and nursing home services.
The division administers the state's Indigent Care Trust Fund (ICTF), which completed its 16th year of operation in 2006. Utilizing intergovernmental transfers and federal matching funds, the ICTF reimburses hospitals serving a disproportionate share of medically indigent Georgians.

The division is also responsible for the PeachCare for Kids Program, Georgia's version of the federal Children's Health Insurance Program. PeachCare provides medical and dental coverage for over 200,000 children whose parents' income is too high to qualify for Medicaid, but who cannot afford private health insurance. Current eligibility allows children in families with incomes between 185% and 235% of the federal poverty level to participate.
DIVISION OF MANAGED CARE AND QUALITY The Division of Managed Care and Quality is responsible for
implementing and directing the state's new healthcare management effort known as Georgia Healthy Families (GHF).
Implemented in June 2006, the department, in partnership with private Care Management Organizations, provides a more efficient delivery of health care services, better care for members, and accountability to taxpayers while at the same time maintaining predictable and sustainable expenditure growth. Children, pregnant women and women with breast or cervical cancer on Medicaid, as well as children enrolled in PeachCare, are eligible to participate in GHF. The GHF initiative was phased-in on a regional basis beginning June 2006 with the final regions brought into the plan September 2006.
DIVISION OF STATE HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN The Division of State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) manages the
health plan which provides health insurance coverage to more than a half million state employees, teachers, retirees, and their dependents. The SHBP offers members several coverage options including a preferred provider option (PPO), several HMO choices, a traditional indemnity plan, along with a limited number of pilot programs focused on consumer-directed healthcare.
OTHER DIVISIONS The department also contains other divisions including General
Counsel, which provides legal assistance to the department and administers the Certificate of Need (CON) process; Office of Inspector General; Operations; Information Technology; Community Affairs; Communications; and Financial Management.
AUTHORITY Titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act; Title 31-5A, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget

Changes

FY 2008 Recommended

$2,323,237,938 55,944,361
$2,379,182,299 5,313,798,831 3,284,741,653
$10,977,722,783

$127,397,584 (3,470,705)
$123,926,879 397,219,022 248,532,185
$769,678,086

$2,450,635,522 52,473,656
$2,503,109,178 5,711,017,853 3,533,273,838
$11,747,400,869

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY DEPARTMENT (Information Only): Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2007 salary adjustment in the department ($124,844), the Composite Board of Medical Examiners ($15,010), the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce ($5,976) and the State Medical Education Board ($2,086).
2. Provide for a general salary increase of 3% effective January 1, 2008 and for performance increases in the department ($274,382), the Composite Board of Medical Examiners ($31,690), the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce ($7,407) and the State Medical Education Board ($3,534).
3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 16.713% to 22.843% for state employees in the department ($704,307), the Composite Board of Medical Examiners ($81,345), the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce ($19,012) and the State Medical Education Board ($9,073).
4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums (Total Funds: $161,773). 5. Increase the Georgia Building Authority (GBA) real estate rental rate for office space (Total Funds: $220,711).
Total Change
BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:
ADMINISTRATION
Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide changes. 2. Provide funding for 8 positions for contract management process improvement (Total Funds: $592,664). 3. Provide funding for 2 legal services positions to provide support for member and provider appeals (Total Funds: $126,978). 4. Provide 1 financial management position to provide ongoing actuarial support (Total Funds: $145,104). 5. Fund the annual independent review of the Georgia Healthy Families Program to assess quality, access and performance outcomes in compliance with federal regulations (Total Funds: $7,979,345). 6. Transfer funds from the Medicaid program to the Administration program to fund 5 positions ($138,372) and software ($800,000) for program integrity enhancements (Total Funds: $1,876,744). 7. Realize CNG savings by transferring funds from telecommunications ($18,384), contractual services ($17,648), and regular operating expenses ($1,945) in the Administration program to contractual services in the Health Care Access and Improvement program for the Health Improvement Advisory Board. 8. Transfer funds from the Medicaid program to the Administration program to provide funding for 3 eligibility positions (Total Funds: $162,165). 9. Transfer other funds from the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) program to the Administration program to provide funding for 2 accounting positions to audit payroll locations (Total Funds: $161,234). Total Change

$147,916
317,013
813,737
73,496 116,977 $1,469,139
$1,094,535 265,581 63,489 58,242
3,989,673 938,372 (37,977)
81,083 Yes
$6,452,998

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Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007
Current Budget
$87,102,839 277,247,793
33,602,423 $397,953,055

FY 2008
Recommended
$93,555,837 283,809,813
33,897,465 $411,263,115

AGED, BLIND, AND DISABLED
Purpose: Improve healthcare access primarily to elderly and disabled individuals.
Recommended Change: 1. Transfer funds from the Aged, Blind, and Disabled program ($1,088,523,973) to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled subprogram in the Medicaid program (Total Funds: $4,151,954,508). Total Change

($1,088,523,973) ($1,088,523,973)

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007
Current Budget
$1,088,523,973 2,557,321,929 506,108,606
$4,151,954,508

FY 2008
Recommended
$0 0 0
$0

HEALTH CARE ACCESS AND IMPROVEMENT
Purpose: Improve the health, wellness and access to healthcare for Georgians.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of health professionals placed in federal designated Health Professional Shortage Areas
2. Number of encounters between medical or outreach service providers and migrant workers will increase by 5% each year
3. Increase participation in HIV testing at least 10% a year during National HIV Testing Day
4. Number of Women participating in Health Fair and Women's Health Summit activities

FY 2005 Actual 15
45,039
413 700

FY 2006 Actual 18 N/A
N/A 700

FY 2007 Estimated
20 47,250
450 700

Recommended Change: State General Funds:
1. Fund statewide changes. 2. Delete one-time funds ($750,000) to establish a statewide electronic medical records system. 3. Implement the Health Information Technology pilot to promote health care information transparency. 4. Delete one-time funding for Oconee Medical Center radiation equipment. 5. Delete one-time funds for the Southwest Georgia Cancer Coalition. 6. Realize CNG savings by redirecting funds from the Administration program to the Health Care Access and
Improvement program to help address health disparities. Total Change Tobacco Settlement Funds: 1. Provide tobacco settlement funding to increase access to primary health care in rural Georgia. Total Change

FY 2008 Estimated
20 49,600
472
700
$199,471 (750,000) 1,000,000 (150,000) (200,000)
37,977 $137,448
$1,500,000 $1,500,000

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Program Budget:
State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$10,849,617
549,838 100,000 $11,499,455

INDIGENT CARE TRUST FUND
Purpose: Support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals, that serves medically indigent Georgians.

Performance Measures:
1. Customer Service: Percent supplemental payments made to eligible providers at least twice per fiscal year
2. Percent of uncompensated Medicaid and Uninsured costs covered by federal supplemental payments to hospitals

FY 2005 Actual 100%
N/A

FY 2006 Actual 100%
34.5%

FY 2007 Estimated
100%
34.5%

Recommended Change:
1. Transfer the quality assessment fees from the Indigent Care Trust Fund ($145,500,635) to the CMO: Medicaid subprogram in the Medicaid program (Total Funds: $379,204,156).
2. Adjust federal and other funds carried forward from prior year for funding available for private hospitals in the Disproportionate Share Hospital program (Total Funds: $18,243,412). Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007
Current Budget
$146,000,635 503,123,666 167,737,319
$816,861,620

LOW-INCOME MEDICAID
Purpose: Improve healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals.

Recommended Change: State General Funds:
1. Transfer funds from the Low-Income Medicaid program to the Low-Income Medicaid subprogram in the Medicaid program (Total Funds: $2,504,034,289). Total Change Tobacco Settlement Funds:
1. Transfer tobacco settlement funds ($50,973,656) from the Low-Income Medicaid program to the Low-Income Medicaid subprogram in the Medicaid program. Total Change

FY 2008 Recommended
$10,987,065 1,500,000 549,838 100,000
$13,136,903
FY 2008 Estimated
100%
34.5%
($145,500,635) Yes
($145,500,635) FY 2008
Recommended $500,000
258,176,730 160,737,322 $419,414,052
($785,251,142) ($785,251,142)
($50,973,656) ($50,973,656)

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Program Budget:
State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007
Current Budget
$785,251,142 50,973,656
1,574,329,108 144,454,039
$2,555,007,945

MEDICAID
Purpose: Improve health care access primarily to elderly, disabled and low-income individuals.

Performance Measures:
1. Customer Service: Percent of Customer Service surveys with 10% more 'satisfied' responses on survey questions than results from previous 6 months
2. Percentage of Low-Income Medicaid members in Georgia Healthy Families with diabetes receiving annual recommended flu vaccines
3. Percent decrease in ER visits, hospital stays, and hospital days for members receiving Disease Management and Administrative Services
4. Percentage of dollar savings targets required by the disease management contracts will be met
5. Percent increase in the number of eligible persons receiving Disease Management and Administrative Services receiving flu and
6. Percentage of members receiving program services whose income is validated during the eligibility process
7. Percentage of Home and Community Based Service members who meet Nursing Home Level of Care based on external validation
8. Percentage of providers of waiver services reviewed every 2 years by Program Integrity Staff
9. Percentage growth in incurred per member per month (PMPM) expenditures will not exceed the growth in the state revenue estimate

FY 2005 Actual N/A
N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A

FY 2006 Actual N/A
N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A

FY 2007 Estimated
10%
100% 10%
100% 20%
100%
100% 90% 4.9%

Recommended Change:
State General Funds:
1. Increase the reimbursement rate for Service Options Using Resource in a Community Environment (SOURCE) enhanced case management by $25 per member per month (Total funds: $2,430,850).
2. Implement a Long-Term Care Partnership program to encourage investment in long-term care insurance. 3. Replace state funds with fees earned in the Department of Human Resources (DHR) for newborn screening
activities. 4. Transfer funds from the Aged, Blind and Disabled Medicaid ($1,088,523,973), Low-Income Medicaid
($785,251,142), and Nursing Home Provider Fees ($99,287,176) programs, and the projected quality assessment fees from the Indigent Care Trust Fund ($145,500,635) to the Medicaid program (Total Funds: $7,293,955,465).
5. Reflect projected quality assessment fees in the CMO Provider Fees subprogram in the Medicaid program (Total Funds: $35,641,654).
6. Implement the Money Follows the Person Grant to balance the distribution of services between institutions and the community.

FY 2008 Recommended
$0 0 0 0
$0
FY 2008 Estimated
10%
100%
10%
100% 20%
100%
100%
90% 5.0%
$900,873 Yes
(449,192) 2,118,562,926
13,251,567 Yes

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7. Reflect changes in federal financial participation (FFP) rate for Medicaid (Total Funds: $227,923,749).
8. Transfer funds from the Medicaid program to the Administration program to provide funding for 3 eligibility positions (Total Funds: $162,165).
9. Transfer funds from the Medicaid program to the Administration program to fund 5 positions ($138,372) and software ($800,000) for program integrity enhancements (Total Funds: $1,876,744).
10. Transfer state funds from the PeachCare program to the Medicaid program to reflect administrative rate adjustments.
11. Provide funds for Medicaid incurred benefits growth (Total Funds: $158,737,512). 12. Increase the nursing home provider fee from $9.12 per bed day to $12.21 per bed day (Total Funds:
$57,877,305). Total Change Tobacco Settlement Funds:
1. Transfer funds from the Low-Income Medicaid ($50,973,656) to the Medicaid program.
Total Change

Yes (81,083)
(938,372)
8,214,959
59,018,607 21,518,782 $2,219,999,067
$50,973,656 $50,973,656

Program Budget:
State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$0

FY 2008
Recommended
$2,219,999,067 50,973,656
4,911,731,681 651,011,837
$7,833,716,241

Purpose:

NURSING HOME PROVIDER FEES
There is hereby appropriated to the Department of Community Health a specific sum of money equal to all the provider fees paid to the Indigent Care Trust Fund created pursuant to Article 6A of chapter 8 of Title 31. The sum of money is appropriated for payments to nursing homes pursuant to Article 6A.

Recommended Change:
1. Transfer state funds ($99,287,176) from the Nursing Home Provider Fees program to the Nursing Home Provider Fees subprogram in the Medicaid program (Total Funds: $258,762,512). Total Change

($99,287,176) ($99,287,176)

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007
Current Budget $99,287,176 159,475,336
$258,762,512

FY 2008
Recommended $0 0 $0

PEACHCARE
Purpose: Improve access to healthcare for qualified low-income Georgia children.

Performance Measures:
1. Customer Service: Percent of Customer Service surveys with 10% more 'satisfied' responses on survey questions than results from previous six months
2. Percentage of members in Georgia Healthy Families receiving annual Health Check screens and immunizations
3. Percentage growth in incurred per member per month (PMPM) expenditures will not exceed the growth in the state revenue estimate

FY 2005 Actual N/A
N/A
N/A

FY 2006 Actual N/A
N/A
-6.1%

FY 2007 Estimated
10%
100%
-0.8%

FY 2008 Estimated
10%
100%
5.6%

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Recommended Change: State General Funds:
1. Replace tobacco settlement funds ($4,970,705) with state general funds in the PeachCare program. 2. Reflect projected quality assessment fees in the PeachCare program (Total Funds: $86,268,722). 3. Transfer state funds from the PeachCare program to the Medicaid program to reflect administrative rate
adjustments. 4. Reduce federal and other funds due from DHR based on projected expenditures (Total Funds: $1,175,633). 5. Adjust federal and other carried forward funds from prior years for funding available for PeachCare benefits
(Total Funds: $77,784,505). 6. Add PeachCare ($67,159,673) as a subprogram to the PeachCare program; create a new subprogram - CMO
Provider Fees to record the quality assessment fees received in the PeachCare program (Total Funds: $330,216,038). 7. Reflect changes in FFP rate for PeachCare (Total Funds: $8,940,612). Total Change Tobacco Settlement Funds: 1. Replace tobacco settlement funds ($4,970,705) with state general funds in the PeachCare program. Total Change

$4,970,705 22,403,987 (8,214,959)
Yes Yes
Yes
Yes $19,159,733
($4,970,705) ($4,970,705)

Program Budget:
State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007
Current Budget
$62,188,968 4,970,705
241,751,161 21,305,204
$330,216,038

FY 2008
Recommended
$81,348,701 0
256,749,791 151,783
$338,250,275

Purpose:

STATE HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN
Provide a healthcare benefit that is competitive with other commercial benefit plans in quality of care, access to providers and efficient management of provider fees and utilization.

Performance Measures:
1. Customer Service: Percent of customer service calls to SHBP that receive a Quality Call Audit score of 85% or higher
2. Percentage growth in incurred per member per month (PMPM) expenditures will not exceed the growth in the state revenue estimate

FY 2005 Actual N/A
10.9%

FY 2006 Actual N/A
3.1%

FY 2007 Estimated
100%
4.9%

FY 2008 Estimated
100%
5.0%

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect appropriated employer contributions for state health benefit payments and other post

Yes

employment benefits for state employees (Total: $276,102,603).

2. Transfer other funds from the SHBP program to the Administration program to provide funding for 2 accounting

Yes

positions to audit payroll locations (Total Funds: $161,234).

Total Change

$0

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Program Budget:
Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget $2,411,434,062 $2,411,434,062

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

COMPOSITE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS
Purpose: Protect the public's health by ensuring healthcare practitioners are qualified to practice in the state of Georgia.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of applications processed 2. Percent of complete applications processed within
21 days of receipt of all required information

FY 2005 Actual 4,016 100%

FY 2006 Actual 4,100 100%

FY 2007 Estimated
4,100 100%

FY 2008 Recommended $2,687,375,431 $2,687,375,431
FY 2008 Estimated
4,100 100%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide changes. 2. Provide funds for 1 position to review nurse practitioner protocol agreements. Total Change

$128,045 36,131
$164,176

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$2,202,555 $2,202,555

FY 2008 Recommended
$2,366,731 $2,366,731

Purpose:

GEORGIA BOARD FOR PHYSICIAN WORKFORCE
Address the physician workforce needs of Georgia communities through the support and development of medical education programs and through a public/private partnership with private medical schools in Georgia.

Performance Measures:
1. Percentage of graduates from Georgia's Graduate Medical Education programs participating in Georgia communities
2. Percentage of medical school graduates from Mercer School of Medicine entering a Georgia graduate medical education program (residency training program)
3. Percentage of medical school graduates from Morehouse School of Medicine entering a Georgia graduate medical education program (residency training program)

FY 2005 Actual 68%
42%
40%

FY 2006 Actual N/A
33%

FY 2007 Estimated
50%
33%

33%

33%

FY 2008 Estimated
50%
33%
33%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide changes. Total Change

$32,395 $32,395

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds
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FY 2007 Current Budget
$40,418,317 $40,418,317

FY 2008 Recommended
$40,450,712 $40,450,712

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

STATE MEDICAL EDUCATION BOARD
Purpose: Ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state; and to provide a program of aid to promising medical students.

Performance Measures:
1. Percentage of scholarship recipients fulfilling service obligations
2. Percentage of loan repayment recipients serving obligations

FY 2005 Actual 82%
100%

FY 2006 Actual 75%
90%

FY 2007 Estimated
75%
90%

FY 2008 Estimated
75%
90%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide changes. Total Change

$14,693 $14,693

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$1,412,716 $1,412,716

FY 2008 Recommended
$1,427,409 $1,427,409

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources

FY 2005 Expenditures

FY 2006 Expenditures

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

Personal Services

$29,297,435

Regular Operating Expenses

6,121,016

Equipment

84,238

Computer Charges

107,405,072

Real Estate Rentals

1,717,613

Telecommunications

855,592

Contractual Services

794,974,186

Health Insurance Payments

1,473,349,145

Payments to Nursing Homes

255,115,084

CMO Payments to Benefits

Grants and Benefits

7,302,627,965

SUBTOTAL FUNDS (Excludes Attached Agencies) $9,971,547,346

ATTACHED AGENCIES

Composite Board of Medical Examiners

Georgia Board for Physician Workforce

$38,005,722

State Medical Education Board

1,273,135

TOTAL FUNDS

$10,010,826,203

Less:

Federal Funds

$4,809,633,744

Other Funds

2,959,148,288

Subtotal

$7,768,782,032

$29,429,941 6,727,830 190,048
135,033,341 1,670,427 675,224
362,961,726 1,996,506,657
242,656,677
6,341,233,684 $9,117,085,555

$34,966,257 6,342,961 156,791 1,145,454 2,011,879 1,680,019
509,354,323 2,261,434,062
258,762,512 379,204,156 7,478,630,781 $10,933,689,195

$2,320,668 38,440,853
1,407,433 $9,159,254,509

$2,202,555 40,418,317
1,412,716 $10,977,722,783

$4,248,013,344 3,010,195,209
$7,258,208,553

$5,313,798,831 3,284,741,653
$8,598,540,484

$35,253,638 6,342,961 156,791 1,145,454 2,011,879 1,680,019
509,354,323 2,476,434,062
267,909,272 545,902,648 7,645,958,245 $11,492,149,292

$38,711,709 6,343,016 156,791
10,724,799 2,232,590 1,661,635
510,374,652 2,537,375,431
324,921,888 501,114,532 7,769,538,974 $11,703,156,017

$2,217,565

$2,366,731

40,424,293

40,450,712

1,414,802

1,427,409

$11,536,205,952 $11,747,400,869

$5,649,791,901 3,146,925,763
$8,796,717,664

$5,711,017,853 3,533,273,838
$9,244,291,691

State General Funds Tobacco Funds

$2,183,956,785 $1,842,958,570

58,087,386

58,087,386

$2,323,237,938 55,944,361

$2,683,543,927 55,944,361

$2,450,635,522 52,473,656

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,242,044,171 $1,901,045,956 $2,379,182,299 $2,739,488,288 $2,503,109,178

Positions Motor Vehicles

510

510

507

24

24

12

507

529

12

12

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DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Board of Corrections

Attached for Administrative Purposes Only Commission on Family Violence

Commissioner
Assistant Commissioner /
Chief of Staff

Personnel
Legal Services
Investigations and Compliance
Georgia Correctional Industries

Administration Division

Operations, Planning and Training Division

Corrections Division

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DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Department of Corrections (DOC) administers the prison and probation sentences of offenders adjudicated by Georgia courts. More than 52,000 of these offenders are serving prison sentences. More than 140,000 offenders are on probation.
As part of its strategic plan, the department has developed the following priorities:
Sound correctional practice is founded upon reliable and timely
information.
Citizens are safe from incarcerated and supervised offenders;
correctional environments will be safe, secure, and disciplined for all staff and offenders. Communications are hallmarked by enhanced public awareness, collaborative partnerships, and effective departmental teamwork.
A continuum of balanced sanctions is available to the criminal
justice system.
A highly trained, professional workforce is available to achieve
the department's mission, today and in years to come.
Prepare offenders to accept responsibility for their acts, to
effect restitution to victims and the community, and to lead productive, crime-free lives.
DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS Incarceration offers a highly structured and secure environment,
which removes offenders from the community who pose a high risk. DOC provides legally mandated services in the areas of physical and mental health, counseling, education, vocational training, chaplain services, and recreation.
DOC 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, construction, in facility and landscape maintenance, and performing factory work in Correctional Industries' manufacturing plants. The types of DOC institutions include:
State Prisons (42) These institutions are typically reserved for felony offenders with more than 1 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 (24) These three programs offer a shortterm, intensive incarceration period. The boot camp program enforces strict discipline and military protocol.
Transitional Centers (11) These community-based centers
are designed to allow offenders nearing the end of their prison term to prepare for life in the community. DOC requires offenders to have jobs in the local community, pay room and board to the center, and support their families. Probation Diversion Centers (11) 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. Private Prisons (3) D. Ray James prison, owned and operated by Cornell Corrections and prisons in Coffee and Wheeler counties owned and operated by Corrections Corporation of America house state sentenced inmates. Like state prisons, these facilities are typically reserved for felony offenders with more than one year of incarceration to serve.
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.
Probationers are required to be employed and to pay restitution, fees, fines, 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.
AUTHORITY Titles 9, 42, and 77 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget

Changes

$997,756,694 $997,756,694
6,124,479 20,965,509 $1,024,846,682

$105,261,308 $105,261,308
(3,013,340)
$102,247,968

FY 2008 Recommended
$1,103,018,002 $1,103,018,002
3,111,139 20,965,509 $1,127,094,650

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY DEPARTMENT (Information Only):
Statewide Budget Changes: 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2007 salary adjustment ($5,281,392) and the 3% salary adjustment for law enforcement personnel ($7,690,966). 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 3% effective January 1, 2008 and provide for performance increases and for supplemental salary adjustments for employees in specified critical jobs. 3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 16.713% to 22.843%.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.
5. Increase the Georgia Building Authority (GBA) real estate rental rate for office space.
Total Change

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:

ADMINISTRATION
Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Provide funds for increased utility costs. 3. Provide 12 months of operating funds for the Pelham Pre-release Center (160 beds). 4. Provide 12 months of operating funds for the Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center (192 beds).
5. Provide 12 months of operating funds for the 192-bed expansion at Calhoun State Prison. 6. Provide 12 months of operating funds for the 525-bed expansion at Johnson State Prison. 7. Provide startup and partial year operating funds for: Wilcox State Prison (SP) 192 beds 6 months; Macon SP -
256 beds 9 months; Dooly SP - 256 beds 8 months; Smith SP - 256 beds 8 months; Valdosta SP - 256 beds
7 months fast track bed space construction projects including 207 positions and 58 vehicles (Total Beds = 1,216). 8. Enhance correctional officer and probation officer training by relocating the corrections academy to the Tift College
campus. 9. Delete funding for one-time purchases of a generator at Wilcox State Prison ($48,000) and ballistic vests for
probation and surveillance officers ($199,000). 10. Provide funding to fill 3 vacant information technology positions to ensure the integrity of the inmate research file.
Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$53,742,000 1,836,000
$55,578,000

$12,972,358 11,704,555 26,123,235 6,264,350 60,405
$57,124,903
$1,986,904 79,832 3,063 3,804 2,502 6,036 10,640
Yes (247,000)
Yes $1,845,781
FY 2008 Recommended
$55,587,781 1,836,000
$57,423,781

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DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

BAINBRIDGE PROBATION SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CENTER
Purpose: Provide a sanctioning option for probationers who require more security and supervision than provided by regular community supervision.

Performance Measures:
1. Annual occupancy rate (bed space utilization) 2. 3-year felony reconviction rate 3. Number of GEDs awarded

FY 2005 Actual
98.48% 6.98% 39

FY 2006 Actual
98.80% 6.98% 33

FY 2007 Estimated
95.00% 7.15% 40

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Provide funds for increased utility costs. 3. Provide 12 months of operating funds for the Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center (192 beds).
4. Delete one-time costs for start-up projects in FY 2007. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$4,718,684 20,743 7,046
$4,746,473

FOOD AND FARM OPERATIONS
Purpose: Raise crops and livestock, and produce dairy items used in preparing meals for offenders.

Performance Measures:

1. Cost per meal per offender
2. Percentage of annual food produced through prison farms

requirements

FY 2005 Actual $1.44 44%

FY 2006 Actual $1.48 45%

FY 2007 Estimated
$1.48 45%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Provide funds for increased utility costs. 3. Provide 12 months of operating funds for the Pelham Pre-release Center (160 beds). 4. Provide 12 months of operating funds for the Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center (192 beds).
5. Provide 12 months of operating funds for the 192-bed expansion at Calhoun State Prison. 6. Provide 12 months of operating funds for the 525-bed expansion at Johnson State Prison. 7. Provide startup and partial year operating funds for: Wilcox State Prison (SP) 192 beds 6 months; Macon SP -
256 beds 9 months; Dooly SP - 256 beds 8 months; Smith SP - 256 beds 8 months; Valdosta SP - 256 beds
7 months fast track bed space construction projects including 207 positions and 58 vehicles (Total Beds = 1,216). 8. Provide start-up funds for the Valdosta Transition Center and transfer operating funds from the closure of the
Savannah Transition Center. Total Change

FY 2008 Estimated
95.00% 7.25% 50
$248,557 76,329
2,460,033 (1,244,397) $1,540,522
FY 2008 Recommended
$6,259,206 20,743 7,046
$6,286,995
FY 2008 Estimated
$1.49 45%
$315,023 15,835 31,536 37,843 99,916 41,405
212,574
4,680 $758,812

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DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$12,592,844 22,000 45,000
$12,659,844

FY 2008 Recommended
$13,351,656 22,000 45,000
$13,418,656

Purpose:

HEALTH
Provide the required constitutional level of health care to the inmates of the correctional system in the most cost-effective and humane manner possible.

Performance Measures:
1. Physical health care per inmate daily rate 2. Mental health care per inmate daily rate 3. Percentage of facilities passing clinical audits

FY 2005 Actual $8.18 $1.81 86%

FY 2006 Actual $8.63 $1.04 88%

FY 2007 Estimated
$9.02 $1.00 85%

FY 2008 Estimated
$9.43 $1.05 85%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Provide 12 months of operating funds for the Pelham Pre-release Center (160 beds). 3. Provide 12 months of operating funds for the Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center (192 beds).
4. Provide 12 months of operating funds for the 192-bed expansion at Calhoun State Prison. 5. Provide 12 months of operating funds for the 525-bed expansion at Johnson State Prison. 6. Delete one-time costs for start-up projects in FY 2007. 7. Provide startup and partial year operating funds for: Wilcox State Prison (SP) 192 beds 6 months; Macon SP -
256 beds 9 months; Dooly SP - 256 beds 8 months; Smith SP - 256 beds 8 months; Valdosta SP - 256 beds
7 months fast track bed space construction projects including 207 positions and 58 vehicles (Total Beds = 1,216). 8. Provide start-up funds for the Valdosta Transition Center and transfer operating funds from the closure of the
Savannah Transition Center. 9. Provide funding for a 4% consumer price index increase in the health services purchases contract for physical
health care. 10. Provide funds for the health services purchases contract for physical health care due to increased catastrophic
health care claims. 11. Provide funding for the health services purchases contract for dental care to move towards industry recognized
ratios of 1 dentist for every 1,200 inmates. 12. Provide funding for health services purchases contract for mental health care for supervision and a licensure plan
for unlicensed counselors to bring GDC into compliance within 3 years. Total Change

$773,542 759,984
1,061,341 997,810
2,407,847 (1,440,160) 3,761,240
5,500 5,920,000 5,200,000
597,418 469,185 $20,513,707

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget $176,024,038
8,464,209 $184,488,247

FY 2008 Recommended $196,537,745
8,464,209 $205,001,954

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DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

JAIL SUBSIDY
Purpose: Reimburse counties for the costs of incarcerating state prisoners in their local facilities.

Performance Measures: 1. Customer Service: Timely payment of jail subsidy

FY 2005 Actual 100%

FY 2006 Actual 100%

FY 2007 Estimated
100%

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

OFFENDER MANAGEMENT
Purpose: Provide cost-effective correctional services that ensure public safety.

Performance Measures:
1. Utilization of all available bed space (prisons and centers)

FY 2005 Actual
97.00%

FY 2006 Actual
98.00%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Provide funds for increased utility costs. Total Change

Program Budget:

State General Funds Total Funds

PAROLE REVOCATION CENTERS
Purpose: Provide a sanction for parole violations.

Performance Measures:
1. Annual occupancy rate (bed space utilization) 2. Number of GEDs awarded

FY 2005 Actual
95.90% 48

FY 2006 Actual
96.40% 53

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Provide funds for increased utility costs. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$4,798,492 $4,798,492
FY 2007 Estimated
98.50%
FY 2007 Current Budget
$44,243,248 $44,243,248
FY 2007 Estimated
99.00% 55
FY 2007 Current Budget
$4,016,133 10,510 49,138
$4,075,781

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FY 2008 Estimated
100%
FY 2008 Recommended
$4,798,492 $4,798,492
FY 2008 Estimated
98.75%
$201,373 1,584
$202,957
FY 2008 Recommended
$44,446,205 $44,446,205
FY 2008 Estimated
99.00% 58
$356,995 52,890
$409,885
FY 2008 Recommended
$4,426,018 10,510 49,138
$4,485,666

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

PRIVATE PRISONS
Purpose: Provide a cost-effective correctional service that ensures public safety.

Performance Measures:
1. Annual occupancy rate (bed space utilization) 2. 3-year felony reconviction rate 3. Number of GEDs awarded

FY 2005 Actual
99.40% 30.20%
65

FY 2006 Actual
99.50% 25.85%
166

FY 2007 Estimated
99.50% 25.00%
170

FY 2008 Estimated
99.50% 25.00%
200

Recommended Change: 1. Annualize the FY 2007 4% consumer price index increase for the state's 3 private prison contracts. 2. Provide additional funds to expand bed space at D. Ray James, a private prison, by 50 contracted beds. Total Change

$3,138,310 785,845
$3,924,155

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$76,785,722 $76,785,722

FY 2008 Recommended
$80,709,877 $80,709,877

Purpose:

PROBATION DETENTION CENTERS
Provide a sanctioning option for probationers who require more security or supervision than provided by regular community supervision or a diversion center.

Performance Measures:
1. Annual occupancy rate (bed space utilization) 2. 3-year felony reconviction rate 3. Number of GEDs awarded

FY 2005 Actual
93.00% 24.27%
415

FY 2006 Actual
91.90% 24.07%
294

FY 2007 Estimated
95.00% 24.00%
200

FY 2008 Estimated
95.00% 24.00%
200

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Provide funds for increased utility costs. 3. Reflect loss of $936,178 in federal funds from the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) designated as Appling PDC funds. Total Change

$3,692,808 607,022 Yes
$4,299,830

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$41,990,897 1,063,318 1,190,115
$44,244,330

FY 2008 Recommended
$46,290,727 127,140
1,190,115 $47,607,982

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DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Purpose:

PROBATION DIVERSION CENTERS
Provide a residential sentencing option that allows offenders to continue to work in the community while receiving close supervision from corrections officials.

Performance Measures:
1. Annual occupancy rate (bed space utilization) 2. 3-year felony reconviction rate 3. Number of GEDs awarded

FY 2005 Actual
92.70% 25.30%
15

FY 2006 Actual
83.30% 22.70%
20

FY 2007 Estimated
95.00% 24.30%
25

FY 2008 Estimated
95.00% 25.20%
30

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Provide funds for increased utility costs. Total Change

$1,084,756 140,489
$1,225,245

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$12,044,993 2,812,861
$14,857,854

FY 2008 Recommended
$13,270,238 2,812,861
$16,083,099

Purpose: Supervise probationers.

PROBATION SUPERVISION

Performance Measures:
1. Cost per probationer per day 2. 3-year felony reconviction rate 3. Customer Service: Value of community service
provided to local communities

FY 2005 Actual $1.27 6.98%
$4,677,225

FY 2006 Actual $1.29 6.98%
$4,973,455

FY 2007 Estimated
$1.38 7.15% $5,051,000

FY 2008 Estimated
$1.43 7.25% $5,150,000

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Provide funds for increased utility costs. 3. Convert 41 correctional officers to probation surveillance officers to comply with the requirements of HB 1059. Total Change

$7,466,284 93,164
1,433,549 $8,992,997

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$73,542,460 $73,542,460

STATE PRISONS
Purpose: House violent or repeat criminals, or nonviolent inmates who have exhausted all other forms of punishment.

Performance Measures:
1. Annual occupancy rate (bed space utilization) 2. 3-year felony reconviction rate 3. Number of GEDs awarded

FY 2005 Actual
97.80% 28.60%
2,600

FY 2006 Actual
99.90% 28.00%
3,295

FY 2007 Estimated
99.00% 28.50%
3,500

FY 2008 Recommended
$82,535,457 $82,535,457
FY 2008 Estimated
99.00% 28.50%
3,750

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DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Provide funds for increased utility costs, including $1,013,839 in CNG savings. 3. Convert 41 correctional officers to probation surveillance officers to comply with the requirements of HB 1059. 4. Provide 12 months of operating funds for the Pelham Pre-release Center (160 beds). 5. Provide 12 months of operating funds for the 192-bed expansion at Calhoun State Prison. 6. Provide 12 months of operating funds for the 525-bed expansion at Johnson State Prison. 7. Delete one-time costs for start-up projects in FY 2007. 8. Provide startup and partial year operating funds for: Wilcox State Prison (SP) 192 beds 6 months; Macon SP -
256 beds 9 months; Dooly SP - 256 beds 8 months; Smith SP - 256 beds 8 months; Valdosta SP - 256 beds
7 months fast track bed space construction projects including 207 positions and 58 vehicles (Total Beds = 1,216). 9. Provide additional funds for substance abuse treatment at inmate boot camps. 10. Reflect loss of $700,000 in federal funds from the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) program. 11. Reflect loss of $1,377,162 in federal funds from the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) designated
as GDCP Hi-Max. Total Change

$39,155,621 5,820,849 (1,433,549) 1,570,171 1,809,582 4,366,758 (4,303,162)
11,280,219
720,000 Yes Yes
$58,986,489

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget $469,322,035
3,171,908 8,397,140 $480,891,083

FY 2008 Recommended $528,308,524
1,094,746 8,397,140 $537,800,410

Purpose:

TRANSITION CENTERS
Provide "work release", allowing the inmate to obtain and maintain a paying job in the community while requiring him or her to conform to the structure of the center.

Performance Measures:
1. Annual occupancy rate (bed space utilization) 2. 3-year felony reconviction rate

FY 2005 Actual
98.10% 19.45%

FY 2006 Actual
98.30% 20.20%

FY 2007 Estimated
98.50% 21.00%

FY 2008 Estimated
98.50% 21.25%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Provide funds for increased utility costs. 3. Provide start-up funds for the Valdosta Transition Center and transfer operating funds from the closure of the Savannah Transition Center. Total Change

$1,843,040 256,428 461,460
$2,560,928

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$23,935,148 $23,935,148

FY 2008 Recommended
$26,496,076 $26,496,076

CAPITAL OUTLAY SUMMARY

FY 2008

Yr.

Principal

Debt Service

1. Provide funds for headquarters relocation and training academy, Forsyth, Monroe County. 20 $31,900,000

$2,725,217

2. Provide funds for 1,024 beds statewide.

20

24,380,000

2,082,783

Total

$56,280,000

$4,808,000

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DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Capital Outlay Contractual Services Court Costs County Subsidy County Subsidy for Jails Central Repair Fund Payments to Central State Hospital for Meals Payments to Central State Hospital for Utilities Payments to Public Safety Inmate Release Fund UGA-College of Veterinary Medicine Minor Construction Fund Health Services Purchases Utilities TOTAL FUNDS Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
Subtotal
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

FY 2005 Expenditures

FY 2006 Expenditures

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

$544,702,653 61,620,759 1,395,193 1,120,018 3,234,163 5,512,990 7,894,609 6,376,712 257,290 17,557,708 77,488,445 1,275,407 37,076,400 11,882,282
4,490,250

$550,831,793 72,627,487 1,403,494 5,688,213 3,962,728 15,840,575 8,276,912 7,523,173 206,066 24,925,509 84,199,784 1,249,630 37,889,600 14,583,113 499,749 4,182,874

$593,263,492 66,634,272
1,557,838 4,332,717 2,358,715 8,648,510 11,343,757
85,326,671 1,300,000
37,726,400 4,798,492 500,000 4,268,025

$618,130,472 68,193,717
1,576,894 4,275,563 2,469,727 8,648,510 11,566,791
92,287,472 1,300,000
37,726,400 4,798,492 500,000 4,268,025

$660,665,721 69,094,103
1,345,413 4,252,815 2,450,049 8,708,915 11,063,898
89,199,722 1,300,000
37,726,400 4,798,492 500,000 4,268,025

1,631,022

1,815,425

1,627,150

1,627,150

1,627,150

577,160 1,599,925
467,005 168,192 151,237,447 30,977,469 $968,543,099

577,160 1,545,136
387,944 499,911 165,263,652 36,302,902 $1,040,282,830

577,160 1,450,000
387,944 500,000 169,228,080 29,017,459 $1,024,846,682

577,160 1,450,000
387,944 500,000 192,134,379 43,164,978 $1,095,583,674

577,160 1,450,000
387,944 500,000 188,908,509 38,270,334 $1,127,094,650

$10,887,374 44,578,193
$55,465,567

$9,491,699 51,717,760 $61,209,459

$6,124,479 20,965,509 $27,089,988

$3,111,139 20,965,509 $24,076,648

$3,111,139 20,965,509 $24,076,648

$913,077,532

$979,073,371

$997,756,694 $1,071,507,026 $1,103,018,002

$913,077,532

$979,073,371

$997,756,694 $1,071,507,026 $1,103,018,002

15,696 1,926

15,930 2,050

15,542 2,028

15,749 2,086

15,749 2,086

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Department of Defense serves the nation and the State of Georgia by organizing and maintaining National Guard forces, which the President of the United States can call to active duty to augment the nation's regular armed services, or which the Governor, as Commander-in-Chief of the State Militia, can order deployed in instances of disaster, riot, violence, or other dangers threatening the state and its citizens. The department achieves these objectives through its four components: Georgia Air National Guard, the Georgia Army National Guard, the Office of the Adjutant General, and the State Defense Force. Using these components, the department operates and manages approximately 1,200 training, maintenance, and logistics facilities statewide.
Another responsibility of the Department of Defense is the operation of Youth Challenge Academies for at-risk youth in the State of Georgia.
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 or 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, and to provide assistance during emergencies and natural disasters as well as support for the staging of special events.
AUTHORITY
Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES- FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget
$8,815,464 $8,815,464 36,692,112
844,374 $46,351,950

FY 2008 Changes Recommended

$2,528,834 $2,528,834
3,810,606 5,335
$6,344,775

$11,344,298 $11,344,298
40,502,718 849,709
$52,696,725

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY DEPARTMENT (Information Only): Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2007 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 3% effective January 1, 2008, provide for performance increases, and for
supplemental salary adjustments for employees in specified critical jobs. 3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 16.713% to 22.843%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.
Total Change

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:

ADMINISTRATION
Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes (Total Funds: $94,927). Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$1,225,733 140,489
$1,366,222

$66,271 108,761 271,743 212,059 $658,834
$78,315 $78,315
FY 2008 Recommended
$1,304,048 157,101
$1,461,149

Purpose:

MILITARY READINESS
Provide a trained and ready military land force and air force that can be activated and deployed at the direction of the President or the Governor to insure the safety and well being of all citizens.

Performance Measures:
1. Customer Service: Percentage of successfully responding within 24 hours to an "Alert Notice" by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency and the Army/Air National Guard Command Post
2. Customer Service: Number of State Defense Force volunteers for state and community support
3. Customer Service: Percentage of requests where information was successfully and accurately provided in response to inquiries from the media and other interested parties
4. Percentage of armories requiring major repairs and renovations (more than $100,000)

FY 2005 Actual 100%

FY 2006 Actual 100%

1,580 100%
35%

1,610 100%
24%

FY 2007 Estimated
100%
1,500 100%
13%

FY 2008 Estimated
100%
1,500 100%
0%

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES- FY 2008

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes (Total Funds: $336,857). 2. Provide additional funds to establish an adequate preventative maintenance program for Army National Guard armories (Total Funds: $500,000). 3. Provide funds for statewide facility renovations and improvements (Total Funds: $2,000,000).
Total Change

$314,902 250,000
500,000 $1,064,902

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$4,111,643 31,046,384
844,374 $36,002,401

FY 2008 Recommended
$5,176,545 33,063,004
849,709 $39,089,258

YOUTH EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Purpose: Provide educational and vocational opportunities to at-risk youth in Georgia.

Performance Measures:
1. Percentage of at-risk youth that graduate from the Youth Challenge Academy who have successfully earned their GED
2. Percentage of graduates that meet the DOD standard for success 6 months after graduation from the Youth Challenge Academy

FY 2005 Actual 74%
71%

FY 2006 Actual 70%
74%

FY 2007 Estimated
80%
80%

FY 2008 Estimated
80%
80%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes (Total Funds: $362,991). 2. Provide funding to serve an additional 100 students at the Fort Gordon Youth Challenge Academy including 46 additional positions (Total funds $2,800,000).
Total Change

$265,617 1,120,000
$1,385,617

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$3,478,088 5,505,239
$8,983,327

FY 2008 Recommended
$4,863,705 7,282,613
$12,146,318

CAPITAL OUTLAY SUMMARY

FY 2008

Yr.

1. Add state funds to match federal funding to design, construct and equip the new Joint

20

Headquarters at Dobbins, Marietta, Cobb County (Total Funds: $35,221,000)

Principal $3,070,000

Debt Service $262,270

Total

$3,070,000

$262,270

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contractual Services TOTAL FUNDS Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
Subtotal
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

FY 2005 Expenditures
$19,516,027 16,199,460 219,665
20,774 4,836
173,917 1,008,301
730,533 366,644 $38,240,157
$28,032,393 2,249,574
$30,281,967
$7,958,190
$7,958,190
473 88

FY 2006 Expenditures
$19,095,954 15,538,519 254,948 20,162 31,981 5,510 263,157 1,117,161 715,032 470,009
$37,512,433
$27,599,190 1,423,037
$29,022,227
$8,490,206
$8,490,206
473 88

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

$19,714,027 23,622,682

$20,166,239 23,622,682

$22,915,302 26,750,182

19,800 92,134 245,611 1,280,087
1,377,609 $46,351,950
$36,692,112 844,374
$37,536,486
$8,815,464
$8,815,464
473 88

19,800 92,134 245,611 1,280,087
1,377,609 $46,804,162
$37,072,718 849,709
$37,922,427
$8,881,735
$8,881,735
473 88

19,800 92,134 245,611 1,280,087
1,393,609 $52,696,725
$40,502,718 849,709
$41,352,427
$11,344,298
$11,344,298
519 88

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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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DEPARTMENT OF DRIVER SERVICES
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Department of Driver Services (DDS) was established by Executive Order on July 1, 2005, in accordance with HB 501.
CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPPORT The Customer Service Support program is responsible for the
assistance and policy direction of the Department of Driver Services. The function of the program is to provide administrative support for the Customer Service Licensing and Records division and Regulatory Compliance program. The areas within the program include administrative services, financial services, public information, legal services, business analysis, and information technology.
CUSTOMER SERVICE, LICENSING, AND RECORDS DIVISION The issuance of driver's licenses, permits and administration of
the commercial driver's license program are carried out by the License Issuance program. The program utilizes 57 full testing customer service centers, and 4 part-time testing customer service centers, which are situated strategically throughout the state. Additional

responsibilities include suspension and reinstatement of driver licenses as well as public identification cards. The Driver Services Section strives to provide quality customer service. During FY 2006, the department issued 2,812,314 driver licenses and identification cards.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE DIVISION The Regulatory Compliance program is responsible for licensing
driver training schools and instructors, licensing driver improvement clinics and instructors, and certifying ignition interlock devices and provider centers, as well as monitoring and providing Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP) classes and instructors.
AUTHORITY Chapter 16 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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DEPARTMENT OF DRIVER SERVICES
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget
$53,431,393 $53,431,393
721,456 $54,152,849

FY 2008 Changes Recommended

$7,266,590 $7,266,590
$7,266,590

$60,697,983 $60,697,983
721,456 $61,419,439

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY DEPARTMENT (Information Only): Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2007 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 3% effective January 1, 2008 and provide for performance increases. 3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 16.713% to 22.843%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.
Total Change

$365,961 588,234
1,522,483 344,154
$2,820,832

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:

CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPPORT
Purpose: Administer License Issuance, Motor Vehicle Registration, and Commercial Truck Compliance.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of driver license fraud, immigrant, and internal affairs cases investigated
2. Number of background investigations completed

FY 2005 Actual 901
1,741

FY 2006 Actual 1,102
1,841

FY 2007 Estimated
1,358
2,016

FY 2008 Estimated
1,690
2,304

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

$379,789 $379,789

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$8,777,059 857
$8,777,916

FY 2008 Recommended
$9,156,848 857
$9,157,705

LICENSE ISSUANCE
Purpose: Issue Georgia drivers' licenses and license renewals through alternative methods in the most cost effective and efficient manner.

Performance Measures:
1. Customer Service: Percent of customers initially served within 30 minutes
2. Customer Service: Average percent of calls answered within three minutes at the contact center

FY 2005 Actual 89.4%
51.0%

FY 2006 Actual 92.0%
51.2%

FY 2007 Estimated
92.0%
60.0%

FY 2008 Estimated
93.0%
65.0%

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Reduce one time costs appropriated in FY 2007 for a new Customer Service Center in Blue Ridge and for expansions at the Athens and Newnan Customer Service Centers. 3. Provide funding for 26 additional positions and operational costs for new Customer Service Centers in Loganville and Clayton.
4. Provide on-going funding for 10 additional investigator positions for the Georgia SecureID initiative to protect the integrity of Georgia drivers' licenses.
5. Provide funding to add 14 positions to the customer contact center in order to expand the operating hours and increase the percent of calls being answered in 3 minutes or less to 85%.
6. Provide funding for the implementation of an Electronic Document Imaging System (EDIS).
Total Change

$2,323,857 (800,000)
1,352,437
537,860 487,961
2,867,500 $6,769,615

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$40,390,280 205,251
$40,595,531

FY 2008 Recommended
$47,159,895 205,251
$47,365,146

Purpose:

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Enforce and administer state laws and regulations for mandated programs relating to driver safety and driver education for both novice and problem drivers.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of programs audited per year 2. Customer Service: Number of makeup Alcohol Drug
Awareness Program (ADAP) courses
Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

FY 2005 Actual 1,137 N/A

FY 2006 Actual 1,268 508

FY 2007 Estimated
1,290 510

FY 2008 Estimated
1,290 515

$117,186 $117,186

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$4,264,054 515,348
$4,779,402

FY 2008 Recommended
$4,381,240 515,348
$4,896,588

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DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Capital Outlay Contractual Services Conviction Reports Driver's License Processing Postage Motor Vehicle Tags and Decals TOTAL FUNDS Less: Federal Funds Other Funds DOAS Indirect Funds
Subtotal
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

FY 2005 Expenditures
$56,367,277 8,066,979 320,548 596,547 762,965
13,615,848 2,667,905 2,245,315 77,365 796,570 3,457,639 147,388 3,826,205 750,000 2,000,000
$95,698,551
$7,085,743 9,361,188 1,960,000
$18,406,931
$77,291,620
$77,291,620
1,449 326

FY 2006 Expenditures
$31,338,958 6,963,316 190,514 315,322 487,931 4,304,693 2,299,435 903,608 398,784 20,000 2,062,957 277,190 3,065,617

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

$34,901,152 4,505,543

$35,267,113 4,505,543

$39,624,098 3,929,317

130,000 247,792 208,400 2,421,746 3,227,200

130,000 247,792 208,400 2,421,746 3,227,200

130,000 1,124,942 2,208,500 2,421,746 3,252,575

5,190,868 329,824
2,990,324

5,190,868 329,824
2,990,324

5,190,868 329,824
3,207,569

$52,628,325
$715,714 4,600,545
$5,316,259
$47,312,066
$47,312,066
764 120

$54,152,849
$721,456 $721,456 $53,431,393 $53,431,393
799 119

$54,518,810
$721,456 $721,456 $53,797,354 $53,797,354
799 119

$61,419,439
$721,456 $721,456 $60,697,983 $60,697,983
849 119

* The Department of Driver Services was established on July 1, 2005 per HB 501 of the 2005 General Assembly. Prior year expenditures are for the Department of Motor Vehicles Services, and include functions that were transferred to the Department of Revenue.

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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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BRIGHT FROM THE START: GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CARE AND LEARNING
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning is responsible for meeting the child care and early education needs of Georgia's children ages birth through school age and their families. It administers the nationally known Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) Program, licenses and registers child care centers and home-based child care, administers federal nutrition programs, and houses the Head Start Collaboration Office. Bright from the Start also works to enhance the quality and availability of early care and education by managing the Standards of Care and Homes of Quality programs, distributing federal funding, and working collaboratively with Georgia Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies and other organizations throughout the state.
PRE-KINDERGARTEN SERVICES Georgia's lottery-funded voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program
currently serves approximately 76,600 students in 3,840 classes. Georgia's Pre-K Program is one of the largest and most comprehensive Pre-K programs in the nation and continues to be a model for other states.
Pre-K is offered in public school systems as well as by private providers. Children four years of age on September 1st of the current school year, whose parents are Georgia residents, are eligible to attend Georgia's Pre-K Program.
CHILD CARE SERVICES Child Care Services is responsible for licensing and registering
approximately 3,000 child care learning centers, over 6,650 family child care homes, 2,600 informal care providers, and 230 group day care homes. Licensing consultants conduct annual licensing inspections of all child care facilities and conduct additional periodic visits to all child care programs to evaluate compliance with state requirements and to provide consultation, training, and technical assistance to child care programs.
Child Care Services also provides regular customer-focused licensing orientation sessions for prospective centers and group day

care homes; responds to inquiries from parents, concerned citizens, and others regarding child care programs; and processes criminal record checks on all directors and family day care home providers.
NUTRITION SERVICES The Nutrition Services Program is responsible for administering
the United States Department of Agriculture's Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) for Georgia. The goal of these programs is to ensure that lowincome children and adults throughout Georgia have access to nutritious meals while they are in a day care setting and during the summer when school is not in session.
QUALITY INITIATIVES Bright from the Start works in a number of ways to enhance the
quality of early child care and education experiences in Georgia. In partnership with internal and external resources, the Quality Initiatives Program implements innovative strategies that focus on improving the quality of early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families. The division oversees the Standards of Care and Homes of Quality Programs, the Even Start Literacy Program, coordinates the child care resource and referral agency system, and elevates public awareness surrounding early childhood education issues.
The Quality Initiatives Program distributes the federal Child Care Development Fund quality dollars to improve the quality, affordability, and accessibility of child care for children and families.
Training and professional development are integral parts of all programs administered by Bright from the Start. The program coordinates training and technical assistance for approximately 15,000 child care workers, early education providers, and program sponsors annually.
AUTHORITY Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds Lottery Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget
$4,056,199 301,953,447 $306,009,646 119,641,989
155,000 $425,806,635

FY 2008 Changes Recommended

$457,415 22,903,899 $23,361,314
64,690
$23,426,004

$4,513,614 324,857,346 $329,370,960 119,706,679
155,000 $449,232,639

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY DEPARTMENT (Information Only): Statewide Budget Changes:
State General Funds 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2007 salary adjustment (Total Funds: $120,164). 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 3% effective January 1, 2008 and provide for performance increases. 3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 16.713% to 22.843%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.
Total Change Lottery Funds 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2007 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 3% effective January 1, 2008 and provide for performance increases. 3. Provide for a general salary increase of 3% for Pre-K teachers effective September 1, 2007. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 16.713% to 18.534% for Pre-K teachers and from 16.713% to 22.843% for lottery-funded staff. Total Change

$55,474 62,665
259,669 79,607
$457,415
$1,246,354 44,976
5,791,293 3,192,678
$10,275,301

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:

Purpose:

CHILD CARE SERVICES
Guide and assist child care learning facilities to promote safe, healthy, quality child care so that children experience optimum opportunities for learning and growth.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of licensing, monitoring, and technical assistance visits to child care learning centers and group day care homes each fiscal year
2. Percentage of family day care homes that receive licensing or technical assistance visits each year
Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes (Total Funds: $522,105). Total Change

FY 2005 Actual N/A
N/A

FY 2006 Actual 6,638
40%

FY 2007 Estimated
6,708
80%

FY 2008 Estimated
6,750
80%
$457,415 $457,415

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$4,056,199 3,604,020 155,000
$7,815,219

FY 2008 Recommended
$4,513,614 3,668,710 155,000
$8,337,324

NUTRITION
Purpose: Ensure that eligible children and adults receive USDA-compliant meals.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of meals served per year by providers in the Child and Adult Care Food Program and the Summer Food Service Program
2. Percentage of eligible providers reviewed with no missing meal components in the Child and Adult Care Food Program

FY 2005 Actual N/A
72%

FY 2006 Actual
79,660,859
72%

FY 2007 Estimated 79,760,859
73%

FY 2008 Estimated 80,000,000
74%

Program Budget:
Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$93,000,000 $93,000,000

FY 2008 Recommended
$93,000,000 $93,000,000

Purpose:

PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM
Provide funding, training, technical assistance, and oversight of Pre-K programs operated by public and private providers throughout the state.

Performance Measures:
1. Georgia Pre-K program enrollment 2. Percentage of Pre-K programs meeting or exceeding
standards as determined by the Pre-K Quality Assessment

FY 2005 Actual 71,754 85%

FY 2006 Actual 73,702 91%

FY 2007 Estimated
76,586 93%

FY 2008 Estimated
78,000 95%

Recommended Change: Lottery Funds
1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Transfer funds from the Georgia Student Finance Commission to fund 3,000 additional slots, bringing the total
Pre-K enrollment to 78,000. Total Change

$10,275,301 12,628,598
$22,903,899

Program Budget:
Lottery Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget $301,953,447
667,823 $302,621,270

FY 2008 Recommended $324,857,346
667,823 $325,525,169

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Purpose:

QUALITY INITIATIVES
Explore new ideas and help implement innovative strategies that focus on improving the quality of early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of Standards of Care Program training attendees
2. Percentage of centers attaining Center of Distinction or Center of Recognition
3. Number of providers participating in the Homes of Quality Program

FY 2005 Actual 1,671 N/A
147

FY 2006 Actual 2,356 N/A
137

FY 2007 Estimated
2,400 5%
200

FY 2008 Estimated
2,400 5%
250

Program Budget:
Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$22,370,146 $22,370,146

FY 2008 Recommended
$22,370,146 $22,370,146

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DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contractual Services Federal Programs Standards of Care Pre-Kindergarten Grants Pre-Kindergarten - Personal Services Pre-Kindergarten - Operations TOTAL FUNDS Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
Subtotal
State General Funds Lottery Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

FY 2005 Expenditures
$4,194,553 281,214 264,998
3,598 222,715 178,865
84,721 352,634 88,121,976 12,953,021 269,169,363 2,168,515 4,909,388 $382,905,561
$103,482,486
$103,482,486
$3,175,809 276,247,266
$279,423,075
182 1

FY 2006 Expenditures
$7,674,412 1,516,150 597,459 72,000 187,353 400,524 217,284 1,419,919 2,995,577
95,721,933 18,908,113 282,510,018

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

$8,361,435 2,247,774

$8,547,415 2,182,774

$9,106,641 2,247,774

60,500 507,250 508,242 282,700

60,500 507,250 508,242 282,700

60,500 507,250 508,242 282,700

4,335,360 93,175,000 22,842,060 293,486,314

4,335,360 93,175,000 22,842,060 311,883,314

4,335,360 93,175,000 22,842,060 316,167,112

$412,220,742
$118,165,820 118,805
$118,284,625
$4,041,144 289,894,973
$293,936,117
197 1

$425,806,635
$119,641,989 155,000
$119,796,989
$4,056,199 301,953,447
$306,009,646
197 1

$444,324,615
$119,706,679 155,000
$119,861,679
$4,120,889 320,342,047
$324,462,936
197 1

$449,232,639
$119,706,679 155,000
$119,861,679
$4,513,614 324,857,346
$329,370,960
197 1

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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Department of Economic Development administers programs that promote and encourage the development of tourism and business in the state.
RECRUITMENT, EXPANSION, AND RETENTION The Global Commerce Division promotes Georgia as a location
for domestic and international businesses by: providing accurate information on such topics as wages, labor availability, and taxes; accompanying industry officials on tours of communities for prospective industrial development; and supporting local communities' business development programs. The division also encourages the continued prosperity of existing Georgia companies in partnership with local and state officials. It assists companies with business expansions to advance the creation of new jobs and investment.
The department provides staff support to the Georgia Allies, a public-private marketing partnership targeting industries that build on Georgia's competitive strengths and positions the state well in the economy of the 21st century.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND TRADE The Global Commerce Division promotes the sale of Georgia
products and services to customers abroad and coordinates all facets of international trade and export in the state. Through the U.S. Export Assistance Center, staff assist small and medium-sized businesses with export trade leads, market analysis, trade shows and identification of financial assistance options. Trade assistance is furthered through contracts with international representatives in key markets for Georgia businesses. The division also coordinates the operations of the overseas offices in Europe and Asia, which are primarily responsible for business recruitment.
ENTREPRENEUR AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Through a three-pronged effort, the Global Commerce Division
provides strategies and services that target: 1) entrepreneurs and small businesses; 2) communities; and 3) other state agencies with the goal of encouraging entrepreneurship and small business development throughout the state.
Procurement assistance, outreach, and the Governor's Mentor Protg Program are available directly to entrepreneurs and small businesses. To help communities develop an entrepreneur and small business strategy, staff have developed a five-step program which upon successful completion leads to a community's designation as "entrepreneur friendly." The division also leads the Georgia Entrepreneur and Small Business Coordinating Network, created to promote interagency collaboration as well as awareness among state service providers of the full spectrum of state resources available to entrepreneurs and small businesses.

INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY The Innovation and Technology Office (ITO) is aimed at attracting
high technology, biotech companies and industries to locate and grow in Georgia. The office works with communities, companies, and institutions all over the state to identify and cultivate exceptional talent critical to keeping Georgia on the leading edge of research, product development, and groundbreaking advances in science and technology.
The Innovation and Technology Office supports Georgia's Centers of Innovation program. This program is charged with providing the resources and services needed to foster growth in the areas of aerospace, agriculture, life sciences, maritime logistics, manufacturing, and information technology, areas of strategic focus as designated by Governor Perdue in 2003.
The office broadened its focus last year to concentrate on business development for strategic industries by working with the Centers of Innovation and technology industry business associations, and also by attending strategic industry shows and trade missions.
FILM, VIDEO AND MUSIC The Film, Video and Music Office develops and promotes the
state's film, television, commercial production, multimedia, and recording industries. The office actively pursues film prospects through direct mail, prospect visits, advertising, and trade show participation. Staff provide on-location assistance to production companies and coordinate the filming needs of companies with other state agencies and local governments. The office also promotes Georgia as a recording destination to music producers and artists and provides assistance to recording companies, recording studios, publishers, artists, and artist management.
TOURISM Through marketing and information services, the Tourism Division
works to increase the number of people who choose Georgia as a vacation destination. Regional tourism representatives assist local and regional tourism associations in the development of effective tourism programs. The division is also responsible for ensuring that the state's 11 visitor information centers are operated in a manner that encourages visitors to return to Georgia.
The department plays a leadership role in and provides staff support to the Tourism Foundation, a public-private partnership charged with coordinating Georgia's tourism marketing efforts. The foundation is responsible for pooling the state's tourism marketing resources and leveraging the private sector to support the growth of tourism statewide.
AUTHORITY Title 50-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget
$34,677,302 $34,677,302
20,244 $34,697,546

FY 2008 Changes Recommended

$5,682,817 $5,682,817
$5,682,817

$40,360,119 $40,360,119
20,244 $40,380,363

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY DEPARTMENT (Information Only): Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2007 salary adjustment for the department ($132,932), the Georgia Music Hall of Fame ($4,950), and the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame ($4,265).
2. Provide for a general salary increase of 3% effective January 1, 2008 and provide for performance increases for the department ($245,756), the Georgia Medical Center Authority ($3,712), the Georgia Music Hall of Fame ($6,815), and the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame ($6,420).
3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 16.713% to 22.843% for the department ($614,930), the Georgia Music Hall of Fame ($14,631), and the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame ($15,764).
4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums. Total Change

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

ADMINISTRATION

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$6,423,946 $6,423,946

Purpose:

BUSINESS RECRUITMENT AND EXPANSION
Provide assistance to local communities and to the state to recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of jobs created 2. Number of new location announcements

FY 2005 Actual 6,153 62

FY 2006 Actual 8,770 69

FY 2007 Estimated
7,000 68

Recommended Change:
1. Fund statewide budget changes.
2. Provide funding to increase international marketing efforts, expand Asia and Canada global commerce initiatives, and add 5 positions to develop international trade and investment business opportunities for the state. Total Change

$142,147 262,703
645,325
66,788 $1,116,963
$325,456 $325,456
FY 2008 Recommended
$6,749,402 $6,749,402
FY 2008 Estimated
7,500 72
$291,849 5,103,354 $5,395,203

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$7,011,795 $7,011,795

FY 2008 Recommended
$12,406,998 $12,406,998

Purpose:

FILM, VIDEO AND MUSIC
Increase industry awareness of Georgia business opportunities, infrastructure resources, and natural resources as it pertains to the film, video, and music industry.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of feature films produced 2. Number of television series or episodes produced

FY 2005 Actual 4 33

FY 2006 Actual 3 17

FY 2007 Estimated
8 44

FY 2008 Estimated
8 44

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Remove one-time funding designated for the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority's 10th anniversary inductee ceremony. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$1,196,678 $1,196,678

Purpose:

INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Lead in the recruitment, growth, and marketing of the life sciences and technology industries in Georgia.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of new science and technology project 2. Number of sciet nce and technology jobs created

FY 2005 Actual 23
538

FY 2006 Actual 44
774

FY 2007 Estimated
30
775

$37,459 (100,000) ($62,541)
FY 2008 Recommended
$1,134,137 $1,134,137
FY 2008 Estimated
50 850

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Provide funds for economic development equipment for Herty Advanced Materials Development Center. 3. Remove one-time funding for micro enterprises. 4. Remove one-time funding for bioscience collaboration. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$2,624,091 $2,624,091

$36,179 630,000 (25,000) (1,000,000) ($358,821)
FY 2008 Recommended
$2,265,270 $2,265,270

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Purpose:

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND TRADE
Provide international trade opportunities through exports to provide executive leadership for international relations and promote Georgia products and companies to other nations.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of companies to which in-depth trade export assistance has been provided
2. Number of leads developed in terms of prospective Georgia clients and business opportunities for Georgia companies

FY 2005 Actual 175
125

FY 2006 Actual 221
501

FY 2007 Estimated
234
481

FY 2008 Estimated
246
501

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

$62,246 $62,246

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$2,296,170 $2,296,170

FY 2008 Recommended
$2,358,416 $2,358,416

Purpose:

SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Provide guidance and support to agencies in maximizing access to state business opportunities for small and minority businesses.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of public/private partnerships 2. Number of protg businesses

FY 2005 Actual N/A N/A

FY 2006 Actual 10 27

FY 2007 Estimated
10 25

FY 2008 Estimated
10 30

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

$49,156 $49,156

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$893,624 20,244
$913,868

FY 2008 Recommended
$942,780 20,244
$963,024

Purpose:

TOURISM
Promote tourism opportunities throughout the state.

Performance Measures:
1. Annual increase in Georgia's market share among competitive states
2. Annual increase in hotel reservations through visitor information centers and other departmental programs

FY 2005 Actual N/A
N/A

FY 2006 Actual 6.2%
12%

FY 2007 Estimated
5%
5%

FY 2008 Estimated
5%
5%

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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Transfer funds for the Georgia Historical Society contract for new historic markers from the Department of Natural Resources. 3. Eliminate pass-through funding for the Historic Chattahoochee Commission. 4. Add 1 research director position ($81,000) and conduct studies to measure the impacts of current and potential tourism initiatives to increase Georgia's tourism market share ($231,000); add 1 fundraiser position to assist Tourism Foundation members with fundraising activities ($81,000).
Total Change

$258,061 60,000 (52,500) Yes
$265,561

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$12,061,348 $12,061,348

FY 2008 Recommended
$12,326,909 $12,326,909

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Purpose:

CIVIL WAR COMMISSION
Coordinate planning, preservation, and promotion of structures, buildings, sites, and battlefields associated with the Civil War and acquire or provide funds for the acquisition of Civil War battlefields, cemeteries and other historic properties associated with the Civil War.

Performance Measures: 1. Number of historic sites promoted

FY 2005 Actual 43

FY 2006 Actual 43

FY 2007 Estimated
43

FY 2008 Estimated
N/A

Recommended Change: 1. Remove one-time funding for the Civil War Commission. Total Change

($50,000) ($50,000)

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$100,000 $100,000

FY 2008 Recommended
$50,000 $50,000

Purpose:

PAYMENTS TO GEORGIA AVIATION HALL OF FAME
Promote and encourage the growth and public support of aviation within the state by honoring those, living or dead, who by extraordinary achievement or service have made outstanding and lasting contributions to aviation in Georgia.

Performance Measures: 1. Number of visitors

FY 2005 Actual
529,250

FY 2006 Actual
458,524

FY 2007 Estimated
N/A

FY 2008 Estimated
N/A

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$50,000 $50,000

FY 2008 Recommended
$50,000 $50,000

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Purpose:

PAYMENTS TO GEORGIA GOLF HALL OF FAME AUTHORITY
Construct and maintain a facility and related attractions to house the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame to honor those who by achievement or service have made outstanding and lasting contributions to the sport of golf in this state or elsewhere.

Performance Measures: 1. Number of visitors

FY 2005 Actual N/A

FY 2006 Actual
141,547

FY 2007 Estimated
N/A

FY 2008 Estimated
N/A

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$58,685 $58,685

FY 2008 Recommended
$58,685 $58,685

Purpose:

PAYMENTS TO GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER AUTHORITY
Develop the life sciences industry in Georgia.

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

$3,712 $3,712

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$405,000 $405,000

FY 2008 Recommended
$408,712 $408,712

Purpose:

PAYMENTS TO GEORGIA MUSIC HALL OF FAME AUTHORITY
Preserve Georgia's rich musical heritage.

Performance Measures: 1. Number of visitors

FY 2005 Actual 41,450

FY 2006 Actual 41,323

FY 2007 Estimated
43,802

FY 2008 Estimated
46,430

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide changes. Total Change

$26,396 $26,396

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$814,070 $814,070

FY 2008 Recommended
$840,466 $840,466

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Purpose:

PAYMENTS TO GEORGIA SPORTS HALL OF FAME AUTHORITY
Collect, preserve and interpret the history of sports in Georgia.

Performance Measures: 1. Number of visitors

FY 2005 Actual 20,023

FY 2006 Actual 20,485

FY 2007 Estimated
21,000

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide changes. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$741,895 $741,895

FY 2008 Estimated
21,000
$26,449 $26,449
FY 2008 Recommended
$768,344 $768,344

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DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contractual Services Local Welcome Center Contracts Marketing SUBTOTAL FUNDS (Excludes Attached Agencies) ATTACHED AGENCIES Payments to Civil War Commission Payments to Aviation Hall of Fame Payments to Golf Hall of Fame Payments to Music Hall of Fame Payments to Sports Hall of Fame Payments to Georgia Medical Center Authority TOTAL FUNDS Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
Subtotal
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

FY 2005 Expenditures
$11,595,042 1,194,760 537,880 24,097 690,389 194,456 337,772 12,794 1,573,579 235,600 8,785,845
$25,182,214
$25,182,214
$25,182,214 $25,182,214
191 11

FY 2006 Expenditures

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

$13,115,744 1,586,532 582,409 48,652 58,326 527,924 837,114 287,010 20,248 3,307,714 213,904
11,856,143 $32,441,721

$14,150,819 1,891,656
20,697 423,972 845,026 430,671
1,046,781 214,263
13,504,011 $32,527,896

$14,283,751 1,891,656
20,697 423,972 845,026 430,671
1,046,781 214,263
13,504,011 $32,660,828

$15,838,225 2,623,656
20,697 423,972 845,026 430,671
1,705,281 214,263
16,102,365 $38,204,156

$50,000 58,685
767,466 725,540 250,000 $34,293,412

$100,000 50,000 58,685
814,070 741,895 405,000 $34,697,546

$50,000 50,000 58,685
819,020 746,160 405,000 $34,789,693

$50,000 50,000 58,685
840,466 768,344 408,712 $40,380,363

$2,100,001 $2,100,001
$32,193,411
$32,193,411
221 11

$20,244 $20,244
$34,677,302
$34,677,302
224 11

$20,244 $20,244
$34,769,449
$34,769,449
224 11

$20,244 $20,244
$40,360,119
$40,360,119
231 11

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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

State Board of Education
State Superintendent
Chief Deputy Superintendent

Curriculum and Instruction

Finance and Business Operations

Instructional Technology

Policy and External Affairs

Teacher and Student Support

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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The State Board of Education establishes policies that the Georgia Department of Education administers under the direction 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 provides intensive assistance to local schools identified by the Office of Student Achievement.
There are 180 school systems in the state operating more than 2,100 schools. These schools are primarily funded through the Quality Basic Education (QBE) formula - a partnership between the state and local school systems that provides $8 billion in funding for education.
STUDENT LEARNING AND ACHIEVEMENT The Department of Education provides leadership in developing
and implementing the new curriculum, the Georgia Performance Standards for elementary, middle and secondary students. The new curriculum, which was implemented in FY 2005, is raising the expectations for all our students. All English/Language Arts classes have been converted to the new curriculum, and the Department is on schedule with the remaining subjects. Full implementation of the new curriculum is expected in FY 2012.
In addition to providing funds for daily instruction, the department also administers a number of programs for students in need of additional services. These include a program for handicapped preschool children, tuition for the multi-handicapped and funding for the Severely Emotionally Disturbed (SED) network. Nearly 15,900 students are being served through these grants totaling $103.7 million.
In an effort to expand educational opportunities for all students in Georgia, the department opened the Georgia Virtual School in FY 2006. The Georgia Virtual School provides a number of core curriculum, foreign language, business electives and Advanced Placement (AP) courses online for public, private and home school students. Current funding for the virtual school provides 4,000 slots.
In an effort to improve the state's graduation rates, the department implemented an innovative program in FY07 which placed a graduation coach in every high school. Graduation coaches are instrumental in identifying students who are at-risk of not graduating and providing necessary interventions and strategies to help students graduate. Such efforts include developing individual graduation plans (Peach State Pathways), organizing tutoring programs to prepare for

the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT), and creating a network of graduation teams and community mentors/partners to support the students and schools.
The Department of Education also provides resources for students preparing for the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT). The department provides funding for high school sophomores to take the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT). An additional resource for SAT preparation was added in FY 2006. The Department now provides an online SAT prep class for public, private and home school high school students. The online tool allows students to take practice tests and quizzes that identifies the students' strengths and weaknesses and helps them prepare for the SAT. More than 127,000 students have already taken advantage of this resource during FY 2007.
SUPPORTING LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEMS The department also administers funds and provides technical
assistance for school improvement. School Improvement Teams serve five statewide regions and provide intensive, targeted support and additional resources for schools and school systems not meeting Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) under the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act - particularly schools that have not made AYP for two or more years and are in Needs Improvement (NI) status. The school improvement program offers a wide array of services ranging from professional development, analysis and planning, and implementation strategies for schools not meeting the standards. Since the Department began its school improvement efforts in FY 2004, the number of schools in needs improvement status has declined from 533 to 310.
The Department of Education partners with 16 Regional Education Service Agencies (RESA) to provide shared services to improve the effectiveness of educational programs and services of local school systems and to provide direct instructional programs to selected public school students.
The Department of Education also provides funding and support for many state and federal grant programs including: Title I - Improving Basic Programs; Title II-A Improving Teacher Quality; Reading First; Migrant Education; Pupil Transportation; Equalization; and Career, Technical and Agricultural Education.
AUTHORITY Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Changes Recommended

$7,189,516,840 30,000,000
$7,219,516,840 1,113,965,001 12,391,307
$8,345,873,148

$619,593,027 (30,000,000)
$589,593,027 2,989,260
$592,582,287

$7,809,109,867 0
$7,809,109,867 1,116,954,261 12,391,307
$8,938,455,435

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY DEPARTMENT (Information Only): Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2007 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general increase of 3% to the state base salary schedule for the State Board of Education effective
September 1, 2007. This proposed 3% salary improvement is in addition to a 3% salary increase awarded to more than half of the certificated personnel through the normal progression on the teacher salary schedule.
3. Provide for a general increase of 3% for bus drivers ($2,416,639) and lunchroom workers ($1,220,503) effective July 1, 2007.
4. Provide for a general salary increase of 3% for Regional Educational Services Agencies (RESAs) ($300,447), the Severely Emotionally Disturbed (SED) Network ($1,451,700), Preschool Handicapped ($906,024), High School Agricultural ($218,228) and Technology/Career Programs ($238,136), Graduation Coaches ($1,115,142) and state school teachers ($446,019) effective September 1, 2007.
5. Provide for a general salary increase of 3% effective January 1, 2008 and provide for performance increases.
6. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 16.713% to 18.534% for teachers.
7. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 16.713% to 22.843% for state employees.
8. Increase funds for health insurance for non-certificated personnel to reflect an adjustment in the State Health Benefit Plan per member/per month rates.
9. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums. 10. Increase the Georgia Building Authority (GBA) real estate rental rate for office space.
Total Change

$45,635,354 178,227,443
3,637,142 4,675,696
452,629 105,976,040
2,178,549 36,683,458
314,278 52,884
$377,833,473

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:

Purpose:

ACADEMIC COACH
Provide certificated public school teachers who exhibit excellence in the classroom with salary supplements or bonuses in exchange for mentoring other public school teachers.

Performance Measures:
1. Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) 11th grade passage rates for science in schools identified as needs improvement
2. Number of Academic Coaches

FY 2005 Actual 57.5%
N/A

FY 2006 Actual 63.8%
16

FY 2007 Estimated
68.0%
20

FY 2008 Estimated
73.0%
64

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Provide funds for the Teacher Success Model and 2 positions by redirecting funds from School Improvement ($400,000) and one-time funds from the Equalization Grant for Jeff Davis Public School System ($200,000). 3. Fund a science mentor position for metro Atlanta using existing resources.

$39,234 600,000
Yes

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4. Reduce funding for teacher liability premiums based on projected expenditures ($200,000) and transfer remaining funds to Central Office to pay the teacher liability insurance premiums ($900,000).
Total Change

(1,100,000) ($460,766)

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$6,166,710 $6,166,710

FY 2008 Recommended
$5,705,944 $5,705,944

Purpose:

AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION
Provide students with competencies to make them aware of the importance of the agricultural industry and develop skills to prepare them for the world of work.

Performance Measures:
1. Total enrollment in Agricultural Education Programs (Grades 6 - 12)
2. Percentage of students graduating with either a dual diploma or a vocational diploma with a concentration in Agriculture
3. Number of schools with industry certified programs

FY 2005 Actual 42,766 12%
54

FY 2006 Actual 42,430 12%
55

FY 2007 Estimated
42,700 13%
57

FY 2008 Estimated
43,000 14%
59

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

$396,083 $396,083

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$8,108,659 126,577 450,000
$8,685,236

FY 2008 Recommended
$8,504,742 126,577 450,000
$9,081,319

CENTRAL OFFICE
Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Increase funds for internal Information Technology support to offset the loss of one-time funds, including $843,555 in CNG savings. 3. Add funds to support the operation of the Student Information System. 4. Redirect funds from Central Office to the Georgia Learning Resources System (GLRS) program to reflect the completion of the reading and math evaluation. 5. Fund a health/physical education coordinator position to address student wellness using existing resources. 6. Transfer funds for teacher liability insurance from the Academic Coach program. Total Change

$2,413,876 1,756,445
665,000 (150,000)
Yes 900,000 $5,585,321

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$35,871,976 38,180,833 6,899,025
$80,951,834

FY 2008 Recommended
$41,457,297 38,180,833 6,899,025
$86,537,155

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Purpose:

CHARTER SCHOOLS
Support and encourage development and approval of charter public schools as one part of Georgia's overall school improvement tt

Performance Measures:
1. Number of charter schools 2. Percentage of charter schools making Adequate
Yearly Progress (AYP)

FY 2005 Actual 37 87.5%

FY 2006 Actual 48 87.8%

FY 2007 Estimated
56 90.0%

FY 2008 Estimated
60 91.0%

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$1,220,193 6,729,711
$7,949,904

FY 2008 Recommended
$1,220,193 6,729,711
$7,949,904

Purpose:

COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS
Operate alternative education programs throughout the state, bringing community resources into schools to help students stay in school and prepare for life.

Performance Measures:
1. Percentage of Communities In Schools students participating in dual enrollment programs
2. Number of Performance Learning Centers (PLCs) 3. Graduation rate for PLC students

FY 2005 Actual 10.4%
14 60.4%

FY 2006 Actual 13.1%
22 72.3%

FY 2007 Estimated
16.0%
29 74.0%

FY 2008 Estimated
19.0%
35 76.0%

Recommended Change: 1. Remove one-time funds for 5 new Performance Learning Centers (PLCs). Total Change

($982,500) ($982,500)

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$2,303,123 $2,303,123

FY 2008 Recommended
$1,320,623 $1,320,623

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
Purpose: Provide a world-class curriculum that will drive both instruction and assessment for Georgia's teachers and students.

Performance Measures:
1. Usage of the GeorgiaStandards.org website 2. Number of individuals trained in Georgia
Performance Standards (GPS) curriculum

FY 2005 Actual N/A 7,103

FY 2006 Actual
12,057,000 9,938

FY 2007 Estimated 14,000,000
11,500

Recommended Change: 1. Remove one-time funding for the Basic Right Over Wrong (B-ROW) contract (Federal Funds: $200,000).
Total Change

FY 2008 Estimated 15,000,000
12,000
Yes $0

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Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$1,774,833 200,000
$1,974,833

FY 2008 Recommended
$1,774,833 0
$1,774,833

DROPOUT PREVENTION
Purpose: Reduce dropout rates for Georgia students.

Performance Measures:
1. Statewide high school dropout rate 2. Statewide high school graduation rate

FY 2005 Actual 5.0% 69.4%

FY 2006 Actual 4.7% 70.8%

FY 2007 Estimated
4.4% 71.9%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Expand graduation coaches to middle schools. 3. Adjust funds for training and experience for high school graduation coaches and add funds for graduation coaches at 12 new high schools and the 3 state schools. 4. Increase funds for training new graduation coaches. 5. Provide funding to pay for college entrance exams. 6. Provide funding for the Junior ROTC program to address the high school dropout rate. 7. Add funds to provide online tutorial services statewide. Total Change

FY 2008 Estimated
4.1% 73.1%
$1,752,387 21,101,588
8,075,069
250,000 2,500,000
780,000 750,000 $35,209,044

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$15,829,069 $15,829,069

FY 2008 Recommended
$51,038,113 $51,038,113

Purpose:

EQUALIZATION
Provide money to local school systems after assessing an equity breakdown of the Local Five Mill Share Program in order to narrow the gap (per pupil) between school systems.

Performance Measures: 1. Percentage of eligible schools receiving funds

FY 2005 Actual 100%

FY 2006 Actual 100%

FY 2007 Estimated
100%

Recommended Change:

1. Redirect funds for the one-time grant for Jeff Davis County Schools to the Academic Coach program for the Teacher Success Model.
2. Provide for an increase in Equalization Grants. Total Change

FY 2008 Estimated
100%
($200,000) 32,704,683 $32,504,683

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget $427,024,372 $427,024,372

FY 2008 Recommended $459,529,055 $459,529,055

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FEDERAL PROGRAMS
Purpose: Coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of Title I schools making Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)
2. Number of Non-Title I funded schools making Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)

FY 2005 Actual 959
702

FY 2006 Actual 949
693

FY 2007 Estimated
970
720

FY 2008 Estimated
980
750

Program Budget:
Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget $817,561,039 $817,561,039

FY 2008 Recommended $817,561,039 $817,561,039

FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Purpose: Provide funds to schools for foreign language instruction.
Recommended Change: 1. Redirect funding for the pilot elementary foreign language program to QBE to provide foreign language media materials for elementary school students statewide. Total Change

($1,590,857) ($1,590,857)

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$1,590,857 $1,590,857

FY 2008 Recommended
$0 $0

Purpose:

FUND ACCOUNTING
Provide necessary upgrades for legacy information systems to enhance financial accountability (data collection, analysis and reporting requirements) and to provide appropriate interface systems to automate educational data transfers between state agencies.

Recommended Change: 1. Remove base funding for Fund Accounting. Total Change

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

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$2,000,000 $2,000,000

FY 2008 Recommended
$0 $0

GEORGIA LEARNING RESOURCES SYSTEM (GLRS)
Purpose: Provide training and resources to educators and parents of students with disabilities through a network of centers around the state.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of workshops provided 2. Percentage of students with disabilities who are
educated in general education classes for at least 80% of the school day

FY 2005 Actual 1,156
51%

FY 2006 Actual 1,201
54%

FY 2007 Estimated
1,254
57%

FY 2008 Estimated
1,321
59%

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Recommended Change: 1. Transfer funds from the State Reading and Math program ($2,100,000) and Central Office ($150,000) to the Georgia Learning Resources System (GLRS) to provide targeted training for teachers of students with disabilities. Total Change

$2,250,000 $2,250,000

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$5,117,573 $5,117,573

FY 2008 Recommended
$2,250,000 5,117,573
$7,367,573

Purpose:

GEORGIA VIRTUAL SCHOOL
Provide students enrollment in state funded courses via the Internet or in any other manner not involving on-site interaction with a teacher.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of Advanced Placement (AP) courses offered
2. Percent of students completing courses 3. Percent of students passing the appropriate End of
Course Test (EOCT) for courses that require such a test

FY 2005 Actual N/A
N/A N/A

FY 2006 Actual 14
81% 75%

FY 2007 Estimated
21
83% 78%

FY 2008 Estimated
24
85% 80%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

$10,144 $10,144

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$2,188,734 $2,188,734

FY 2008 Recommended
$2,198,878 $2,198,878

Purpose:

GEORGIA YOUTH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Increase interest and enthusiasm in science and the technologies, particularly among elementary and middle school teachers and students.

Recommended Change: 1. Redirect funding for the contract with the Georgia Youth Science and Technology Centers to the Regional Educational Service Agencies (RESAs) to provide comprehensive training and support to schools statewide. Total Change

($689,203) ($689,203)

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$689,203 $689,203

FY 2008 Recommended
$0 $0

GOVERNOR'S HONORS PROGRAM
Purpose: Provide intellectually gifted and artistically talented high school students challenging and enriching educational opportunities not usually available to them during the regular school year.
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Performance Measures:
1. Number of students selected to participate
Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

FY 2005 Actual 675

FY 2006 Actual 690

FY 2007 Estimated
690

FY 2008 Estimated
690
$12,601 $12,601

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$1,418,223 $1,418,223

FY 2008 Recommended
$1,430,824 $1,430,824

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Purpose: Collect and report accurate data through the development and maintenance of web-enabled applications.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of teachers trained through Educational Technology Training Centers (ETTCs)
2. Percent of schools connected to the statewide network

FY 2005 Actual 7,982
99.6%

FY 2006 Actual 6,771
99.8%

FY 2007 Estimated
21,800
99.9%

FY 2008 Estimated
24,000
100%

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$7,417,319 $7,417,319

FY 2008 Recommended
$7,417,319 $7,417,319

LOCAL FIVE MILL SHARE
Purpose: Required local effort based on five mills of tax on the equalized adjusted property tax digest.
Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for Local Five Mill Share. Total Change

($103,213,981) ($103,213,981)

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget ($1,440,262,506) ($1,440,262,506)

FY 2008 Recommended ($1,543,476,487) ($1,543,476,487)

Purpose:

NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION
Provide the 10% salary increase for National Board Certified teachers to local systems (jointly administered between the Department of Education and the Professional Standards Commission).

Performance Measures:
1. Number of Georgia teachers holding National Board Certification
2. Percentage of teachers with National Board Certification status who teach in needs improvement schools

FY 2005 Actual 1,514
18%

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FY 2006 Actual 2,021
18%

FY 2007 Estimated
2,200
19%

FY 2008 Estimated
2,300
20%

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$11,038,035 $11,038,035

FY 2008 Recommended
$11,038,035 $11,038,035

Purpose:

NATIONAL SCIENCE CENTER AND FOUNDATION
Ignite and promote students' interest in mathematics and sciences, develop new ways to use technology in teaching and deploy those methods in our schools.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of students visiting the National Science Center at Fort Discovery

FY 2005 Actual N/A

FY 2006 Actual 29,251

FY 2007 Estimated
30,801

FY 2008 Estimated
33,819

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$1,416,750 $1,416,750

FY 2008 Recommended
$1,416,750 $1,416,750

NON-QUALITY BASIC EDUCATION GRANT
Purpose: Assure that sufficient funds are provided in order for the state's public school students to receive an effective education.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of principals designated as high performing principals
2. Number of migrant education students 3. Number of classroom cards distributed

FY 2005 Actual N/A
9,756 N/A

FY 2006 Actual N/A
5,262 N/A

FY 2007 Estimated
128
5,400 105,270

FY 2008 Estimated
134
5,600 110,294

Recommended Change: 1. Redirect funding for summer remediation grants to the QBE formula to increase funding for additional instruction. 2. Increase funds for classroom cards from $10,000,000 to $11,213,500 for additional teachers and provide 1 card per school media center. Total Change

($1,400,000) 1,213,500
($186,500)

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$21,088,674 $21,088,674

FY 2008 Recommended
$20,902,174 $20,902,174

Purpose:

NUTRITION
Provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and resources so local program personnel can deliver meals that support nutritional well-being and performance at school.

Performance Measures:
1. Students served free lunches 2. Students served reduced cost lunches 3. Students served full price lunches

FY 2005 Actual
97,643,190 18,740,613 84,258,975

FY 2006 Actual
104,696,612 18,955,573 84,824,677

FY 2007 Estimated 113,072,340 19,334,684 85,393,002

FY 2008 Estimated 122,118,127 19,721,378 85,965,135

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Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change
Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$37,523,884 188,375,722 $225,899,606

$1,220,503 $1,220,503
FY 2008 Recommended
$38,744,387 188,375,722 $227,120,109

PRESCHOOL HANDICAPPED
Purpose: Provide early intervention so students with disabilities will enter school with the skills to succeed.

Performance Measures: 1. Number of students served

FY 2005 Actual 10,257

FY 2006 Actual 10,040

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Add funds to the Preschool Handicapped program based on enrollment increases. Total Change

FY 2007 Estimated
10,100

FY 2008 Estimated
10,200
$1,574,618 1,089,418
$2,664,036

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$26,471,119 $26,471,119

FY 2008 Recommended
$29,135,155 $29,135,155

PRINCIPAL SUPPLEMENTS
Purpose: Provide a salary supplement to principals with additional responsibilities.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of principals 2. Average salary supplement

FY 2005 Actual 2,028 $2,644

FY 2006 Actual 2,063 $2,599

Recommended Change: 1. Redirect funds from Principal Supplements to QBE to restore the austerity reduction. Total Change

FY 2007 Estimated
2,095 $2,559

FY 2008 Estimated
2,130 $2,517
($5,361,125) ($5,361,125)

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$5,361,125 $5,361,125

FY 2008 Recommended
$0 $0

Purpose:

PUPIL TRANSPORTATION
Assist local school systems in their efforts to provide safe and efficient transportation for students to and from school and school-related activities.

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Performance Measures:
1. Number of buses operating daily 2. Number of students transported (in millions)

FY 2005 Actual 14,482 1.30

FY 2006 Actual 15,000 1.35

FY 2007 Estimated
15,235 1.40

FY 2008 Estimated
15,275 1.45

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

$2,416,639 $2,416,639

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget $166,452,130 $166,452,130

FY 2008 Recommended $168,868,769 $168,868,769

Purpose:

QUALITY BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAM (QBE)
Provide funds to school systems for the instruction of students in grades K-12 to ensure that Georgia's students are academically prepared for further education and the workplace.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of students 2. Number of schools making Annual Yearly Progress
(AYP) 3. Percentage of schools making AYP

FY 2005 Actual
1,498,736 1,670
81.9%

FY 2006 Actual
1,528,098 1,642
79.3%

FY 2007 Estimated 1,566,280
1,700
80.9%

FY 2008 Estimated 1,607,836
1,740
82.0%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Increase funds for QBE enrollment growth of 2.65% ($152,589,582) and training and experience ($89,549,344). 3. Transfer funds for HB 400 from the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) to the Department of Education to properly reflect the employer rate increase for TRS members from 9.24% to 9.28%. 4. Redirect funding from summer remediation grants to the QBE formula to increase the funding for additional instruction. 5. Redirect funding from the pilot elementary foreign language program to QBE to increase funding for media materials from $13.03 to $15.31 per FTE for grades K-5 and provide foreign language materials for elementary students statewide. 6. Redirect funds from the State Reading and Math Program ($24,402,770) and Principal Supplements ($5,361,125) to QBE to restore the austerity reduction. Total Change

$326,317,376 242,138,926 1,758,150 1,400,000 1,590,857
29,763,895 $602,969,204

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget $7,419,025,063 $7,419,025,063

FY 2008 Recommended $8,021,994,267 $8,021,994,267

Purpose:

REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AGENCIES (RESAs)
Provide Georgia's 16 Regional Educational Service Agencies (RESAs) with shared services to improve the effectiveness of educational programs and services of local school systems.

Performance Measures: 1. Number of staff development courses offered

FY 2005 Actual N/A

FY 2006 Actual 1,384

FY 2007 Estimated
1,450

FY 2008 Estimated
1,490

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Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Redirect funding for the contract with the Georgia Youth Science and Technology Centers to the RESAs to provide comprehensive training and support to schools statewide. Total Change

$495,612 689,203
$1,184,815

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$11,962,471 $11,962,471

FY 2008 Recommended
$13,147,286 $13,147,286

Purpose:

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
Design and implement a coherent and sustained statewide system of support and process for improvement, providing local education agencies and schools in Georgia with tools and resources as well as intensive support for schools not making Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP).

Performance Measures:
1. Number of schools on the needs improvement list 2. Number of schools removed from the needs
improvement list

FY 2005 Actual 354 85

FY 2006 Actual 310 85

FY 2007 Estimated
289 49

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Redirect funds from School Improvement to the Academic Coach Program to support the Teacher Success Model. Total Change

FY 2008 Estimated
276 57
$224,104 (400,000) ($175,896)

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$11,636,228 100,000
$11,736,228

FY 2008 Recommended
$11,460,332 100,000
$11,560,332

SCHOOL NURSES
Purpose: Provide appropriate health procedures to allow students to remain in school and increase opportunities for academic success.

Performance Measures:
1. Average ratio of student population to school nurse staff

FY 2005 Actual 335:1

FY 2006 Actual 354:1

FY 2007 Estimated
310:1

FY 2008 Estimated
286:1

Recommended Change: State General Funds
1. Replace tobacco settlement funds with state general funds for school nurses. Total Change Tobacco Settlement Funds
1. Replace tobacco settlement funds with state general funds for school nurses. Total Change

$30,000,000 $30,000,000
($30,000,000) ($30,000,000)

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Program Budget:
State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$30,000,000 $30,000,000

FY 2008 Recommended
$30,000,000 0
$30,000,000

SEVERELY EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED (SED) NETWORK
Purpose: Provides statewide services to parents and educators of students with disabilities.

Performance Measures: 1. Number of students served

FY 2005 Actual 5,649

FY 2006 Actual 5,643

FY 2007 Estimated
5,700

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Fund additional behavior support specialist positions (Federal Funds: $3,189,260). Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$67,834,466 7,724,112
$75,558,578

FY 2008 Estimated
5,780
$2,446,486 Yes
$2,446,486
FY 2008 Recommended
$70,280,952 10,913,372
$81,194,324

STATE INTERAGENCY TRANSFERS
Purpose: Provide health insurance to retired teachers and non-certified personnel and to pass through funding via a contract.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of retired non-certified personnel who are receiving health benefits
2. Number of active non-certified personnel who are receiving health benefits

FY 2005 Actual 14,012
68,535

FY 2006 Actual 15,069
69,550

FY 2007 Estimated
15,876
70,800

FY 2008 Estimated
16,162
72,074

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change
Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget $251,591,693
18,888,697 $270,480,390

$36,683,458 $36,683,458
FY 2008 Recommended $288,275,151
18,888,697 $307,163,848

Purpose:

STATE READING AND MATH PROGRAM
Improve academic proficiency in reading and math by funding research based programs in grades K-3 and after-school programs in grades 4-8.

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Recommended Change: 1. Transfer funds from the State Reading and Math program to the Georgia Learning Resources System (GLRS) to provide targeted training for teachers of students with disabilities. 2. Redirect funds from the State Reading and Math program to QBE to restore the austerity reduction. Total Change

($2,100,000)
(24,402,770) ($26,502,770)

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$26,502,770 $26,502,770

FY 2008 Recommended
$0 $0

Purpose:

STATE SCHOOLS
Prepare sensory-impaired and multi-disabled students to become productive citizens by providing a learning environment addressing their academic, vocational, and social development.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of students enrolled at Atlanta Area School for the Deaf
2. Number of students enrolled at Georgia School for the Deaf
3. Number of students enrolled at Georgia Academy for the Blind

FY 2005 Actual 197
106
114

FY 2006 Actual 206
97
108

FY 2007 Estimated
230
87
124

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Add funds for Minor Repairs and Renovations (MRR) at the 3 state schools. 3. Increase travel funding for the Georgia Parent Infant Network for Educational Services (PINES) program to continue providing services to families of infants and toddlers with sensory impairments. 4. Provide funds for 5 instructors at the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf based on increased enrollment. 5. Adjust funding to properly reflect training and experience for state school teachers. Total Change

FY 2008 Estimated
245
90
130
$1,406,773 400,000 64,000
202,484 127,656 $2,200,913

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$20,198,593 932,715
$21,131,308

FY 2008 Recommended
$22,399,506 932,715
$23,332,221

TECHNOLOGY/CAREER EDUCATION
Purpose: Equip students with academic, technical and leadership skills.

Performance Measures:
1. Percent of Technical Career Pathway (TCP) and dual diploma students passing the Georgia High School Graduation Test
2. Percent of vocational concentrators who receive or qualify to receive a TCP or dual diploma
3. Number of students enrolled in career technology programs (Grades 6 - 12)

FY 2005 Actual 80%
75% 503,600

FY 2006 Actual 84%
75% 513,136

FY 2007 Estimated
85%
76% 516,136

FY 2008 Estimated
86%
77% 519,136

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change
Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$15,954,386 20,606,546 4,009,567
$40,570,499

$423,579 $423,579
FY 2008 Recommended
$16,377,965 20,606,546 4,009,567
$40,994,078

TESTING
Purpose: Adopt a student assessment program consisting of instruments, procedures, and policies necessary to implement the program.

Performance Measures:
1. Percentage of SAT online prep accounts activated by the 9-12 student population
2. Number of Advanced Placement (AP) exams taken 3. Statewide average SAT score

FY 2005 Actual N/A
33,565 993 of 1,600

FY 2006 Actual 26%
41,285 1,477of 2,400

FY 2007 Estimated
35%
50,781 1,480 of 2,400

FY 2008 Estimated
50%
63,476 1,483 of 2,400

Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for Advanced Placement (AP) exams ($2,234,974) and Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT) ($169,142) to reflect a higher number of students taking these exams. 2. Implement the revised Georgia Kindergarten Assessment Program (GKAP) to meet the new curriculum standards. Total Change

$2,404,116
175,000 $2,579,116

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$20,459,829 10,454,191
$30,914,020

FY 2008 Recommended
$23,038,945 10,454,191
$33,493,136

Purpose:

TUITION FOR THE MULTI-HANDICAPPED
Provide funds to assist school systems that have multi-handicapped students. These funds are intended to assist systems in meeting the high cost of private residential placements and to provide a continuum of placements for such students as mandated by Federal regulations.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of residential placements 2. Average cost per student

FY 2005 Actual 45
$38,804

FY 2006 Actual 34
$48,790

FY 2007 Estimated
35 $47,395

FY 2008 Estimated
35 $51,428

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$1,658,859 $1,658,859

FY 2008 Recommended
$1,658,859 $1,658,859

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CAPITAL OUTLAY SUMMARY
1. Authorize regular funding for local school construction 2. Authorize exceptional growth funding for local school construction 3. Authorize regular advance funding for local school construction 4. Authorize low wealth funding for local school construction
TOTAL
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2008

Yr.

Principal

Debt Service

20 $161,365,000

20 123,955,000

20 122,100,000

20

10,250,000

$417,670,000

$13,785,412 10,589,476 10,431,003 875,658
$35,681,549

$7,844,791,416

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DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Capital Outlay Contractual Services Utilities QBE Formula Grants: Kindergarten/Grades 1-3 Grades 4-8 Grades 9-12 Limited English - Speaking Students Alternative Programs Vocational Education Laboratories Special Education Gifted Remedial Education Additional Instruction Staff and Professional Development Media Indirect Cost Pupil Transportation Local Five Mill Share Mid-Term Adjustment Reserve Teacher Salary Schedule Adjustment Temporary QBE Reduction Other Categorical Grants: Equalization Formula Sparsity Grants Special Education Low Incidence Grants Next Generation School Grants Youth Apprenticeship Grants High School Program - Ag Ed High School Program - Tech Ed Payments of Federal Funds, DTAE Title I-A Improving Basic Programs Even Start Instructional Services for the Handicapped Retirement (H.B. 272 and H.B. 1321) Title VI-A State Assessment Tuition for the Multi-Handicapped PSAT School Lunch (Federal)

FY 2005 Expenditures

FY 2006 Expenditures

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

$40,453,348 11,074,467 1,266,878 49,525 12,274,750 1,156,401 600,689 2,510,409
16,411,677 757,488

$46,594,799 8,714,499 1,778,833 33,960
19,010,575 1,208,358 763,484 3,138,685 896,848
21,107,470

$68,674,752 13,882,672
250,603 15,566,517
1,343,428 866,132
43,516,176

$69,619,752 14,632,672
250,603 15,566,517
1,343,428 866,132
43,590,176

$73,330,864 13,846,672
250,603 13,566,517
1,396,312 866,132
400,000 44,921,061

1,746,714,499 1,568,914,127
799,396,679 77,913,970 72,963,054
213,020,019 831,601,087 204,124,464
20,816,983 48,356,585 31,984,312 153,108,562 943,561,277 151,852,510 (1,263,578,711) 21,636,338
(332,838,099)

1,867,579,330 1,629,695,913
864,858,279 86,698,766 77,296,785
226,013,261 903,510,541 231,987,850
21,572,766 51,430,975 33,684,357 162,696,649 983,581,436 163,328,976 (1,334,870,641) 15,445,093
(332,835,092)

1,994,126,153 1,739,417,063
923,008,462 92,802,776 82,508,810
239,980,454 963,853,137 248,104,950
22,956,283 55,814,018 34,904,660 178,086,426 1,013,132,186 166,452,130 (1,440,262,506)
(169,670,315)

2,044,126,153 1,769,417,063
943,008,462 102,802,776
92,508,810 259,980,454 1,013,853,137 258,104,950
32,956,283 65,814,018 39,904,660 198,086,426 1,033,132,186 166,452,130 (1,545,262,506)
(169,670,315)

2,083,344,482 1,759,984,680
962,199,944 104,482,808
84,514,831 246,417,831 1,008,113,905 269,465,717
36,355,215 59,191,780 36,118,675 186,291,046 1,043,336,325 168,868,769 (1,543,476,487)
178,227,443 (139,906,420)

345,166,675 6,341,321 801,327 100,000 3,747,750 9,152,057
37,690,952 19,530,863 429,252,427
7,241,735 336,899,092
5,508,750 9,428,919 1,658,859
754,165 366,658,398

384,564,129 6,319,078 826,722
3,659,000 10,703,994 44,914,487 18,827,897 453,171,743
6,068,396 353,395,944
5,508,750 11,396,556
1,658,859 934,647
400,533,346

426,824,372 6,352,443 826,722 100,000 3,811,974 8,685,236
36,758,525 18,888,697 311,537,540
6,391,803 259,777,567
5,508,750 10,454,191
1,658,859
188,375,722

481,824,372 6,352,443 826,722 100,000 3,861,974 8,845,236
36,858,525 18,888,697 311,537,540
6,391,803 259,777,567
5,508,750 10,454,191
1,658,859
188,375,722

459,529,055 6,352,443 826,722 100,000 3,811,974 8,759,195
37,182,104 18,888,697 311,537,540
6,391,803 259,777,567
5,508,750 10,454,191
1,658,859
188,375,722

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DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources
Education of Homeless Children/Youth Pay for Performance Pre-School Handicapped Program Mentor Teachers Advanced Placement Exams Serve America Program Title IV-A1, Safe and Drug Free Schools School Lunch (State) Charter Schools Refugee School Impact Title V, Innovative Programs Health Insurance - Non-Cert. Personnel Title II - Math/Science Migrant Education (State) Regional Education Services Agencies Severely Emotionally Disturbed Georgia Learning Resources System Special Education in State Institutions Robert C. Byrd Scholarship Comprehensive School Reform National Teacher Certification Principal Supplements Grants for School Nurses Reading and Math Programs Student Testing Internet Access School Improvement Teams Communities in Schools Title I-B Reading First Title I-C Migrant Education Title I-D Neglected and Delinquent Title II-A Improving Teacher Quality Title II-D Enhancing Education thru Quality Title III-A English Language Title IV-B 21st Century CLCs Title VI-B Rural and Low Income Hurricane Education Recovery Student Achievement Grants Georgia Virtual School Release Time Grants Grants and Benefits
TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2005 Expenditures

FY 2006 Expenditures

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

2,263,251 657,400
23,501,959 1,099,081 2,632,807 590,802
13,261,875 35,211,286
3,769,687 448,886
9,181,760 107,826,070
2,709,528 267,534
11,183,730 69,677,356
6,860,193 3,445,000 1,212,000 8,546,470 8,328,770 5,361,125 30,000,000 28,107,965 18,368,090 3,644,339 11,558,791 1,320,623 25,266,707 10,225,431 1,189,484 89,615,167 28,601,143 12,428,105 34,338,685 7,963,677
7,639,257 494,079
$7,584,834,691

2,266,003
24,008,490 599,132
2,783,000 539,138
12,052,899 36,016,882
4,518,965
5,854,711 242,526,070
4,212,373 509,509
11,473,252 76,265,870
8,284,761 2,937,000 1,224,000 13,040,046 10,777,717 5,361,125 30,000,000 26,652,767 14,992,182 3,535,009 10,926,001 1,320,623 28,283,655 5,106,799 1,584,328 86,786,096 25,681,445 14,278,267 31,515,154 7,489,524 55,062,391
1,593,964
$8,267,465,449

1,851,164 26,471,119

1,851,164 29,321,119

1,851,164 29,135,155

752,037 9,386,637 37,523,884 7,949,904
639,390 7,410,479 242,526,070 4,212,377
259,509 11,962,471 75,558,578
5,117,573 3,556,873 1,212,000 17,222,647 11,038,035 5,361,125 30,000,000 26,502,770 18,659,829 3,535,009
2,303,123 50,116,464
8,548,626
74,520,950 19,170,536 10,629,204 27,235,252
6,946,366

752,037 9,386,637 37,523,884 7,949,904
639,390 7,410,479 242,526,070 4,212,377
259,509 13,142,471 79,158,578
7,367,573 3,556,873 1,212,000 17,222,647 11,038,035 5,361,125 30,000,000 24,252,770 18,659,829 3,535,009
2,303,123 50,116,464
8,548,626
74,520,950 19,170,536 10,629,204 27,235,252
6,946,366

752,037 9,386,637 38,744,387 7,949,904
639,390 7,410,479 279,209,528 4,212,377
259,509 13,147,286 81,194,324
7,367,573 3,556,873 1,212,000 17,222,647 11,038,035
30,000,000
21,238,945 3,535,009
1,320,623 50,116,464
8,548,626
74,520,950 19,170,536 10,629,204 27,235,252
6,946,366

3,066,710 19,359,069 $8,345,873,148

3,666,710 19,159,069 $8,570,982,148

3,066,710 156,574,118 $8,938,455,435

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DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources
Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
Subtotal
State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

FY 2005 Expenditures

FY 2006 Expenditures

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

$1,306,616,792 47,206,675
$1,353,823,467

$1,612,896,235 52,293,195
$1,665,189,430

$1,113,965,001 12,391,307
$1,126,356,308

$1,113,965,001 12,391,307
$1,126,356,308

$1,116,954,261 12,391,307
$1,129,345,568

$6,231,011,224

$6,602,276,019

$7,189,516,840 30,000,000

$7,414,625,840 30,000,000

$7,809,109,867

$6,231,011,224 $6,602,276,019 $7,219,516,840 $7,444,625,840 $7,809,109,867

781

830

900

900

909

50

53

53

53

53

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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 Vocational Labs (9-12) Special Education Gifted Limited English-Speaking Alternative Education Remedial Education
TOTAL DIRECT INSTRUCTIONAL
STAFF DEVELOPMENT ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTION MEDIA CENTER ITINERANT/SUPPLEMENTAL SPEECH INDIRECT COST MID-TERM ADJUSTMENT RESERVE TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENT HEALTH INSURANCE INCREASE TEMPORARY QBE REDUCTION
TOTAL QBE FORMULA EARNINGS
OTHER CATEGORICAL GRANTS Pupil Transportation Sparsity Grants Equalization Low-Incidence Special Education
TOTAL QBE FUNDS
LOCAL FIVE MILL SHARE
STATE SHARE

FY 2006 Expenditures
$1,867,579,330 1,629,695,913 864,858,279 226,013,261 900,117,310 231,987,850 86,698,766 77,296,785 21,572,766
$5,905,820,260
$33,684,357 51,430,975
162,696,649 3,393,231
983,581,436 15,445,093
(332,835,092)
$6,823,216,909
$163,328,976 6,319,078
384,564,129 826,722
$7,378,255,814
($1,334,870,641)
$6,043,385,173

FY 2007 Current Budget
$1,994,126,153 1,739,417,063 923,008,462 239,980,454 960,261,512 248,104,950 92,802,776 82,508,810 22,956,283
$6,303,166,463
$34,904,660 55,814,018
178,086,426 3,591,625
1,013,132,186
(169,670,315)
$7,419,025,063
$166,452,130 6,352,443
426,824,372 826,722
$8,019,480,730
($1,440,262,506)
$6,579,218,224

FY 2008 Recommendations
$2,083,344,482 1,759,984,680 962,199,944 246,417,831 1,004,377,393 269,465,717 104,482,808 84,514,831 36,355,215
$6,551,142,901
$36,118,675 59,191,780
186,291,046 3,736,512
1,043,336,325
178,227,443 103,856,005 (139,906,420)
$8,021,994,267
$168,868,769 6,352,433
459,529,055 826,722
$8,657,571,246
($1,543,476,487)
$7,114,094,759

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FY 2008 QBE FORMULA RECOMMENDATION

Program
Kindergarten - EIP Kindergarten Grades 1-3 - EIP Grades 1-3 Grades 4-5 - EIP Grades 4-5 Grades 6-8 - Middle Grades Grades 6-8 - Middle School Grades 9-12 Vocational Lab Special Education I Special Education II Special Education III Special Education IV Special Education V Gifted Limited English-Speaking Alternative Education Remedial Education
Total Direct Instruction

Base Amount (Grades 9-12) = $2,643.33

Weighted

FTE

Weight

FTE

Total FTE Earnings

Direct Cost Proportion

Direct Instructional Cost
Plus Training and Experience

12,436 113,329
27,899 328,717
17,091 199,358
16,065 305,909 335,038
70,443 13,797 12,862 47,276
7,496 7,205 53,380 12,383 18,186 8,965
1,607,836

2.0368 1.6504 1.7932 1.2818 1.7871 1.0311 1.0148 1.1188 1.0000 1.1878 2.3807 2.7946 3.5587 5.7691 2.4485 1.6588 2.5111 1.5940 1.3077

25,329 187,042
50,027 421,335
30,544 205,562
16,303 342,245 335,038
83,670 32,847 35,944 168,240 43,244 17,642 88,545 31,094 28,989 11,724
2,155,364

$57,430,246 412,121,925 111,410,832 885,582,529
67,986,698 410,107,058
32,684,044 703,156,185 668,898,220 174,361,505
73,571,675 82,097,601 393,565,190 104,512,062 39,670,533 186,665,891 72,611,391 58,104,940 24,910,707
$4,559,449,233

0.9025 0.8790 0.8939 0.8520 0.8935 0.8157 0.8202 0.8359 0.8155 0.8425 0.8915 0.9082 0.9267 0.9529 0.8943 0.8464 0.9297 0.8061 0.8602

$79,077,218 559,889,094 161,566,835 1,282,811,334
98,561,050 594,235,848
48,124,607 1,019,063,175
962,199,944 246,417,831 104,995,409 120,109,691 570,692,995 151,508,387
57,070,911 269,465,717 104,482,808
84,514,831 36,355,215
$6,551,142,901

Staff Development Additional Instruction Media (Including T&E) Itinerant/Supplemental Speech Indirect Cost (Including T&E) Teacher Salary Schedule Adjustment Health Insurance Increase Temporary QBE Reduction

TOTAL QBE FORMULA EARNINGS

Plus:

Pupil Transportation Sparsity Grants Equalization Low-Incidence Special Education

TOTAL QBE EARNINGS

Less: Local Five Mill Share

STATE FUNDS -- FY 2008 (Includes $2,300,568,434 for Training and Experience)

$36,118,675 59,191,780
186,291,046 3,736,512
1,043,336,325 178,227,443 103,856,005 (139,906,420)
$8,021,994,267
$168,868,769 6,352,433
459,529,055 826,722
$8,657,571,246
($1,543,476,487)
$7,114,094,759

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EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Board of Trustees

Social Security Coordination

Executive Director

Senior Director Legislative and Benefit
Services

Chief Operating Officer

Retirement Planning

Member Services

Financial Services

Employer Reporting

Information Technology

General Services

Human Resources

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EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

By statute, the staff of the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) administers nine separate retirement systems and programs: ERS, the Legislative Retirement System (LRS), the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan (GDCP), the Georgia Judicial Retirement System (GJRS), the Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS), the State Employees' Assurance Department (SEAD), the Georgia Military Pension Fund (GMPF), PeachState Reserves and the Social Security contracts between the state and its political subdivisions.
In general, ERS is a vehicle for collecting employee and employer contributions, investing accumulated funds, and disbursing retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries. As required by Georgia law, the system is examined on an annual basis by an independent actuarial firm that specializes in pension and retirement plans. The firm prepares a yearly valuation on the contingent assets and liabilities of the system, thus revealing its ability to meet the future obligations of each retirement plan. An independent accounting firm also audits the system each year.
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM Since 1950, the staff of ERS has administered retirement benefits
for state employees in accordance with the Official Code of Georgia. Full-time employees of participating departments are required to become members of ERS as a condition of employment, with the exception of employees who first become eligible after age 60.
The ERS Board of Trustees is ultimately responsible for administration of the system, while the executive director who is appointed by the board and serves at the pleasure of its members is responsible for daily management of ERS operations. The board consists of seven members as follows:
Three ex officio members (State Auditor, State Merit System Commissioner, and Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services Director).
One member appointed by the Governor Two members appointed by the first four members with five
or more years of creditable service with ERS and One member appointed by the first six members who must
not hold public office, not be an ERS member, and have at least ten years of experience in the investment of money.
The members who are not ex officio members serve four-year terms.

LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (LRS) AND GEORGIA DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN (GDCP)
LRS is a retirement plan for members of the General Assembly, while GDCP is a plan for temporary, seasonal, and part-time employees of the state not covered by ERS or the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS). Both plans are placed under the administration of the ERS Board of Trustees.
GEORGIA JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM (GJRS) This system is for members and retirees of the Superior Court
Judges Retirement System, the District Attorneys' Retirement System, and the Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund, as well as certain employees of the Attorney General and Legislative Counsel. The GJRS Board of Trustees consists of the seven ERS trustees plus three additional members appointed by the Governor who serve in one of the following positions: state court judge, superior court judge, state court solicitor-general, juvenile court judge, or district attorney. These appointments are for four-year terms.
PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PSERS) PSERS offers a supplemental retirement plan to certain public
school employees not covered by TRS. These employees include bus drivers, cafeteria workers, and custodians. The PSERS Board of Trustees consists of the seven ERS trustees plus two additional members appointed by the Governor for four-year terms.
GEORGIA MILITARY PENSION FUND (GMPF) GMPF provides retirement allowances and other benefits for the
Georgia National Guard. A member becomes eligible for benefits upon attainment of age 60 with 20 or more years of credible service (including at least 15 years of service as a member of the National Guard), having served at least ten consecutive years as a member of the National Guard immediately prior to discharge, and having received an honorable discharge.
PEACHSTATE RESERVES PeachState Reserves, transferred from the Georgia Merit System
to ERS by executive order on July 1, 2005, is the deferred compensation retirement plan for the State of Georgia. Employee contributions and investments in 401k and 457 plans are administered by ERS through this program.
AUTHORITY Title 45 and 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF GEORGIA
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget
$8,083,095 $8,083,095 19,844,089 $27,927,184

FY 2008 Changes Recommended

($4,852,294) ($4,852,294)
419,158 ($4,433,136)

$3,230,801 $3,230,801 20,263,247 $23,494,048

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY DEPARTMENT (Information Only):

Statewide Budget Changes:

1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2007 salary adjustment (Other Funds: $85,301).

Yes

2. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 16.713% to

Yes

22.843% (Other Funds: $260,916).

3. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premiums (Other Funds: $30,806).

Yes

Total Change

$0

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:

Purpose :

DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Provide excellent service to participants in the deferred compensation program for all employees of the state, giving them an effective supplement for their retirement planning.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of participants 2. Millions of dollars of assets under management

FY 2005 Actual 37,275 $749

FY 2006 Actual 34,875 $832

FY 2007 Estimated
36,164 $888

FY 2008 Estimated
37,583 $977

Recommended Change:

1. Reduce personal services ($310,456) and 8 positions, regular operating expenses ($14,617), real estate

Yes

rentals ($10,170), telecommunications ($606), and contractual services ($797,707) to reflect the outsourcing of

the administration of Peach State Reserves (Other Funds: $1,133,556).

2. Increase funding in contractual services to reflect the outsourcing of the administration of Peach State

Yes

Reserves (Other Funds: $1,175,691).

Total Change

$0

Program Budget:
Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$2,516,963 $2,516,963

FY 2008 Recommended
$2,559,098 $2,559,098

Purpose :

GEORGIA MILITARY PENSION FUND
Provide retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the Georgia National Guard.

Performance Measures:
1. Retirees and beneficiaries currently receiving benefits
2. Funded ratio of system

FY 2005 Actual 103
15%

FY 2006 Actual 159
N/A

FY 2007 Estimated
205
N/A

FY 2008 Estimated
255
N/A

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EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF GEORGIA
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Recommended Change: 1. Increase funding for the Georgia Military Pension Fund to the level required by the latest actuarial report. Total Change

$97,974 $97,974

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$1,005,099 $1,005,099

FY 2008 Recommended
$1,103,073 $1,103,073

Purpose :

PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure sound investing of system funds, and provide timely and accurate payment of retirement benefits.

Performance Measures:
1. Retirees and beneficiaries currently receiving benefits
2. Funded ratio of system

FY 2005 Actual 12,675
112%

FY 2006 Actual 12,786
N/A

FY 2007 Estimated
13,000
N/A

FY 2008 Estimated
13,300
N/A

Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funding for the Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) to the level required by the latest actuarial report. Total Change

($4,950,268) ($4,950,268)

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$7,071,996 $7,071,996

FY 2008 Recommended
$2,121,728 $2,121,728

Purpose :

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
Collect employee and employer contributions, invest the accumulated funds, and disburse retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries.

Performance Measures:
1. Retirees and beneficiaries currently receiving benefits (ERS)
2. Funded ratio of system (ERS) 3. Customer Service: Average phone wait "on hold"
time will be less than 45 seconds

FY 2005 Actual 31,355
97% N/A

FY 2006 Actual 32,685
N/A 60 seconds

FY 2007 Estimated
34,100
N/A 45 seconds

FY 2008 Estimated
35,500
N/A 45 seconds

Recommended Change:

1. Fund statewide budget changes (Other Funds: $377,023).

Yes

Total Change

$0

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$6,000 17,327,126 $17,333,126

FY 2008 Recommended
$6,000 17,704,149 $17,710,149

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DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contractual Services Grants and Benefits Georgia Military Pension Fund Public Employees' Retirement System TOTAL FUNDS Less: Other Funds
Subtotal
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

FY 2005 Expenditures
$4,940,818 590,750 10,571
3,171,264 561,195 77,742 966,887
2,990,011
890,651 1,420,696 $15,620,585
$13,309,238 $13,309,238
$2,311,347
$2,311,347
87 1

FY 2006 Expenditures
$5,610,131 458,310 23,716
6,739,165 561,195 75,665
1,043,346 5,025,452
890,651 4,226,602 $24,654,233
$19,541,586 $19,541,586
$5,112,647
$5,112,647
110 1

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

$5,985,902 500,707

$5,760,747 486,090

$6,052,469 486,090

50,000 311,000 625,350 556,606

50,000 311,000 615,180 556,000

50,000 311,000 615,180 556,000

11,814,524 6,000
1,005,099 7,071,996 $27,927,184

12,192,508 6,000
1,103,073 2,121,728 $23,202,326

12,192,508 6,000
1,103,073 2,121,728 $23,494,048

$19,844,089 $19,844,089

$19,971,525 $19,971,525

$20,263,247 $20,263,247

$8,083,095

$3,230,801

$3,230,801

$8,083,095

$3,230,801

$3,230,801

105

100

97

1

1

1

166

GEORGIA FORESTRY COMMISSION
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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GEORGIA FORESTRY COMMISSION
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Georgia Forestry Commission is responsible for the preservation of Georgia's public and private forest resources. The commission carries out this mission by protecting the forest from fire, insects, and diseases, while working with private landowners and the forestry industry to maximize forest resources. The commission provides comprehensive forestry education programs, supplies high quality tree seedlings to Georgia landowners for reforestation, works with business to promote the continued production of Georgia-grown forest products, and facilitates the development of emerging forestrybased industries.
The Georgia Forestry Commission protects and manages Georgia's 24 million acres of forestland, which represents an approximate $26 billion asset and comprises 75% of all land in the state. The commission has 4 main programs: Forest Protection, Forest Management, Tree Improvement, and the Tree Seedling Nursery. Through these programs, the Forestry Commission provides a wide variety of services to rural forest landowners, offers technical assistance to municipalities and urban landowners, provides seedlings at a reasonable price and protects the forest resources of the state through fire prevention and suppression.
FOREST PROTECTION Forest protection, the primary function of the Georgia Forestry
Commission, is carried out through the Fire Business Activities subprogram. This includes a statewide network of county and district offices supplied with staff and equipment necessary for the prevention and suppression of more than 8,000 annual forest fires statewide. The basic fire suppression function includes the prompt detection and reporting of fires, followed by a powerful initial response from 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, including fire detection aircraft that can be quickly mobilized in the early phases of a forest fire. In addition, through the Forest Protection program forest rangers carry out prescribed burns and firebreak plowing. These procedures help Georgia landowners prevent wildfires and reduce the damage from fires that do occur.
Under state code, the Georgia Forestry Commission is responsible for all wildfires outside the unincorporated areas of the state through the Rural Fire Defense subprogram. This ensures state coordination and cooperation with Georgia's rural fire department network and is the most valuable forest protection community outreach program offered by the commission. Rural Fire Defense provides low-cost fire equipment as well as assistance with training and operations for local, mostly rural, fire departments statewide.

Through the Fire Prevention and Education subprogram, the commission provides information about the prevention of dangerous wildfires and has established prevention measures such as burn permitting to encourage responsible debris burning.
FOREST MANAGEMENT In the area of forest management, the commission provides
technical assistance and service to private and industrial landowners. The responsibility of the Urban and Community Forestry Assistance subprogram is to provide leadership and technical assistance in establishing and maintaining sustainable urban and community forests and to provide professional expertise to resolve conflicts between development and forest resources. Multiple forest resource management techniques for both public and private lands are encouraged and promoted through the Stewardship Management subprogram, which also conducts forest health monitoring (including periodic insect and disease evaluations, surveys and eradication), promotion of forest water quality, and cost-share technical assistance to the forest landowner in establishing sound forestry practices. Additionally, the department manages 4 state-owned and 2 non-stateowned forests through the State Managed Forests subprogram.
The commission works to educate the public about forest resources and their contributions to the economy and the environment of Georgia through its Utilization and Marketing subprogram. This promotes Georgia forest products both nationally and internationally and is presently implementing the Carbon Registry to encourage the offsetting of carbonrich pollutants through the purchase of credits in forested land. Finally, the commission collects current forest resource data used to inform Georgia residents and policy makers through its Forestry Data Collection and Analysis subprogram.
REFORESTATION The role of the Reforestation division is to provide high quality,
genetically superior forest tree seedlings to the residents of Georgia at a reasonable price. The Reforestation division is comprised of 2 programs, Tree Improvement and the Tree Seedling Nursery. The nursery, near Montezuma, produces a variety of pine and hardwood species for reforestation, timber production, wildlife habitat, and beautification purposes. The Tree Improvement program uses traditional plant breeding techniques to develop fast-growing, disease-resistant varieties primarily for commercial wood production. Together these programs ensure the regeneration and sustainability of Georgia's vast forest resources.
AUTHORITY Title 12-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget
$33,914,092 $33,914,092
822,000 4,978,638 $39,714,730

FY 2008 Changes Recommended

$4,140,760 $4,140,760
(168,155) $3,972,605

$38,054,852 $38,054,852
822,000 4,810,483 $43,687,335

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY AGENCY (Information Only): Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2007 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 3% effective January 1, 2008 and provide for performance increases. 3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 16.713% to 22.843%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.
Total Change

$307,574 403,553 978,718 443,138
$2,132,983

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:
ADMINISTRATION
Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Provide funding to address ongoing facilities maintenance needs. 3. Realize CNG savings by redirecting funds from the Administration program to the Forest Protection program to provide for moderate fire season equipment maintenance needs. 4. Provide state funds to replace the annual debt service payment (other funds) from Herty Advanced Materials Development Center. 5. Transfer funds from the Administration program to the Forest Management program to accurately reflect expenditures. Total Change

$166,667 860,000 (38,137)
168,155
(248,449)
$908,236

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$4,491,830 173,027
$4,664,857

FY 2008 Recommended
$5,400,066 4,872
$5,404,938

Purpose:

FOREST MANAGEMENT
Provide forestry inventory data, manage state-owned forests, provide technical assistance on forest health and water quality issues to forest landowners, administer federal forestry programs, assist communities with management of forested greenspace, market forestry products and provide technical assistance to the forestry industry.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of water quality exams conducted on logging and forestry operations
2. Number of acres covered by a forest management plan

FY 2005 Actual 404
396,120

FY 2006 Actual 409
290,049

FY 2007 Estimated
800
400,000

FY 2008 Estimated
800
400,000

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Transfer funds from the Administration program to the Forest Management program to accurately reflect expenditures. Total Change

$261,449 $248,449
$509,898

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$3,181,270 552,000 627,500
$4,360,770

FY 2008 Recommended
$3,691,168 552,000 627,500
$4,870,668

Purpose:

FOREST PROTECTION
Protect the public and forest resources by detecting and suppressing forest fires, assisting landowners with fire prevention techniques, educating the public about the dangers of wildfires, and providing programs to support rural fire departments.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of acres burned by wildfires compared to the 10-year average of 36,273
2. Average fire response time in minutes 3. Number of online and automated burn permits
issued

FY 2005 Actual 15,677
26 397,438

FY 2006 Actual 32,419
28 485,792

FY 2007 Estimated
36,295
30 510,000

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Fund ongoing equipment maintenance needs to ensure firefighter readiness. 3. Realize CNG savings by redirecting funds from the Administration program to the Forest Protection program to provide for moderate fire season equipment maintenance needs. Total Change

FY 2008 Estimated
36,295 30
510,000
$1,663,188 979,622 38,137
$2,680,947

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$26,346,446 200,000
2,676,611 $29,223,057

FY 2008 Recommended
$29,027,393 200,000
2,676,611 $31,904,004

Purpose:

TREE IMPROVEMENT
Provide Georgia's landowners with genetically superior seedlings to ensure increased volume and superior quality of trees grown.

Performance Measures:
1. Percent increase in volume of timber per acre of land due to selection, testing and breeding of genetically improved seedlings

FY 2005 Actual 22%

FY 2006 Actual 22%

FY 2007 Estimated
23%

FY 2008 Estimated
23%

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes.
Total Change

$3,335 $3,335

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$118,659 $118,659

FY 2008 Recommended
$121,994 $121,994

Purpose:

TREE SEEDLING NURSERY
Produce an adequate quantity of high quality forest tree seedlings for sale at a reasonable cost to Georgia landowners.

Performance Measures:
1. Amount of revenue generated through seedling sales
Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes.
Total Change

FY 2005 Actual
$903,704

FY 2006 Actual
$973,945

FY 2007 Estimated $1,010,000

FY 2008 Estimated $1,040,000

$38,344 $38,344

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
($224,113) 70,000
1,501,500 $1,347,387

FY 2008 Recommended
($185,769) 70,000
1,501,500 $1,385,731

CAPITAL OUTLAY SUMMARY
1. Replacement of aged firefighting-related equipment Total

FY 2008

Yr.

Principal

Debt Service

5

$2,500,000

$570,000

$2,500,000

$570,000

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DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contractual Services Ware County - Grant Ware County - Southern Forest World TOTAL FUNDS Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
Subtotal
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

FY 2005 Expenditures

FY 2006 Expenditures

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

$29,613,973 7,377,084 168,060 769,719 1,852,610 387,544 25,867 736,891 (15,872) 7,653,041 60,000 285,000
$48,913,917
$11,222,148 7,427,571
$18,649,719
$30,264,198
$30,264,198
676 694

$29,473,992 8,971,664 256,521 1,465,740 3,013,693 1,303,782 27,618 774,954 275,163 5,313,362 60,000 28,500
$50,964,989
$9,210,670 7,613,840
$16,824,510
$34,140,479
$34,140,479
676 684

$29,810,079 6,092,876
758,412 974,715 614,177
11,518 686,990
677,463 60,000 28,500
$39,714,730
$822,000 4,978,638 $5,800,638
$33,914,092
$33,914,092
687 684

$30,276,355 6,060,876
758,412 974,715 614,177
11,518 718,990
677,463 60,000 28,500
$40,181,006
$822,000 4,978,638 $5,800,638
$34,380,368
$34,380,368
687 684

$31,943,062 7,938,635
758,412 974,715 576,040
11,518 718,990
677,463 60,000 28,500
$43,687,335
$822,000 4,810,483 $5,632,483
$38,054,852
$38,054,852
687 684

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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
173

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Governor is the Chief Executive Officer of state government. Constitutionally, he is charged with executing the laws of the state and conserving the peace as Commander-inChief of the Georgia National Guard. The Governor is also charged statutorily with a number of responsibilities including the economic and fiscal management of state government. To accomplish these duties, the Governor must meet and work with citizens of Georgia, officials of local governments, members of the General Assembly, state agency heads and Federal officials. These activities will move us toward a more educated, healthy, safe and growing state.
The Office of Planning and Budget (OPB) assists the Governor in the development of a policy driven state budget; develops and annually updates a State Strategic Plan; assists all state agencies in the development of their own strategic plans and ensures that it conforms to the state plan; and performs financial and personnel functions for the Office of the Governor and attached agencies. OPB also conducts management studies and other evaluations of state government operations. The Governor's Program Budgeting initiative dictates that budgets will be predicated on programs that support departmental business plans and a more effective and efficient, results-oriented, and customer-focused budget process.
To assist in managing state government in an efficient and effective manner, the Governor set up the Commission for a New Georgia, a non-profit corporation led by CEOs and senior executives from all parts of Georgia. Their mission is to bring a fresh perspective to ways state government can better manage its assets and services and map its strategic future. Nearly 300 knowledgeable citizens have served on 17 focused, fast-acting task forces tackling a wide range of issues. The task forces recommended 54 actions to improve cost savings and customer service in government and to open new opportunities for a growing economy. These recommendations are now being put into effect through the Governor's Office of Implementation.
ATTACHED AGENCIES Several agencies are attached to the Office of the Governor
for administrative purposes. This reduces administrative costs through consolidation of the administrative support functions. These agencies operate autonomously; however, their funding is received through the larger agency.
The Georgia Council for the Arts contributes to an educated and growing Georgia. The Council for the Arts advises the Governor regarding the study and development of the arts in Georgia and provides grants and technical assistance to local governments and art groups.

The Professional Standards Commission and the Office of Student Achievement are two administratively attached agencies that work toward the goal of an educated Georgia. The Professional Standards Commission sets policies and procedures for certification of educational personnel in the public schools; reviews and analyzes requests for certification; and develops and enforces the code of ethics and performance standards for teachers in local school systems. The Office of Student Achievement establishes educational accountability policies and standards for the state to establish the "official" education report card and set the passing standards for the CRCT and end of course test.
The Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children assists the Office of the Governor in oversight of healthy and safe services for some of Georgia's most important resources our children. The Child Advocate provides independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies responsible for providing services to or caring for children who are victims of child abuse and neglect or whose domestic situation requires intervention by the state.
The attached agencies focusing on a safe Georgia are the Office of Consumer Affairs, the Georgia Emergency Management Agency and the Office of Homeland Security. The Office of Consumer Affairs protects consumers and legitimate business enterprises from unfair and deceptive activities through enforcement of the Fair Business Practices Act and other related consumer protection statutes. The Office of Homeland Security was created by an Executive Order and works in conjunction with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency to protect the state from manmade and natural threats and disasters. Both attached agencies work with state and local agencies to carry out a comprehensive emergency and disaster readiness program.
The Commission on Equal Opportunity's mission is to protect any individual in public employment from discrimination in the workplace. In addition, the commission ensures that the sale, purchase or rental of housing within the state is free from any discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap or age.
The Office of the State Inspector General was created by Executive Order to prevent and investigate fraud, waste and abuse in state government. Their goal is to produce a more efficient, cost-effective and trustworthy government.
AUTHORITY Titles 8, 10, 12, 15, 19, 20, 33, 38, 40, 43, 45 and 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget
$41,076,593 $41,076,593
5,552,103 885,545
$47,514,241

FY 2008 Changes Recommended

$5,897,524 $5,897,524
$5,897,524

$46,974,117 $46,974,117
5,552,103 885,545
$53,411,765

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY DEPARTMENT (Information Only): Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2007 salary adjustment for the department ($95,914), Office of Consumer Affairs ($30,239), Commission on Equal Opportunity ($5,645), Professional Standards Commission ($45,224), Office of Student Achievement ($8,006), Georgia Emergency Management Agency ($14,547), Office of Homeland Security ($5,015), Council for the Arts ($1,773), Office of Planning and Budget ($57,169), Office of the Child Advocate ($6,245), and Office of the Inspector General ($5,364).
2. Provide for a general salary increase of 3% effective January 1, 2008 and provide for performance increases for the department ($61,759), Office of Consumer Affairs ($72,829), Commission on Equal Opportunity ($8,384), Professional Standards Commission ($83,855), Office of Student Achievement ($18,828), Georgia Emergency Management Agency ($20,031), Office of Homeland Security ($6,874), Council for the Arts ($7,350), Office of Planning and Budget ($89,482), Office of the Child Advocate ($9,534), and Office of the Inspector General ($7,719).
3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 16.713% to 22.843% for the department ($180,603), Office of Consumer Affairs ($216,847), Commission on Equal Opportunity ($34,646), Professional Standards Commission ($183,240), Office of Student Achievement ($47,901), Georgia Emergency Management Agency ($170,479), Office of Homeland Security ($17,292), Council for the Arts ($22,265), Office of Planning and Budget ($246,082), Office of the Child Advocate ($24,942), and Office of the Inspector General ($20,388).
4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.
5. Increase the Georgia Building Authority (GBA) real estate rental rate for office space for Office of Consumer Affairs ($12,896), Commission on Equal Opportunity ($4,658), Office of the Inspector General ($1,533), Office of Planning and Budget ($24,643), and Professional Standards Commission ($14,028).
Total Change

$275,141 386,645
1,164,685
1,161,113 57,758
$3,045,342

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:

Purpose:

GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
Provide numerous duties including, but not limited to: granting commissions, appointments and vacancies, maintaining order, and temporary transfer of institutions between departments or agencies.

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Remove one-time funding for gubernatorial transition. Total Change
Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$5,244,359 $5,244,359

$338,276 (50,000)
$288,276
FY 2008 Recommended
$5,532,635 $5,532,635

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

GOVERNOR'S EMERGENCY FUNDS
Purpose: Provide emergency funds to draw on when disasters create extraordinary demands on government.

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$3,469,576 $3,469,576

FY 2008 Recommended
$3,469,576 $3,469,576

Purpose:

OFFICE OF PLANNING AND BUDGET
Improves state government operations and services by leading and assisting in the evaluation, development, and implementation of budgets, plans, programs, and policies.

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

$1,578,489 $1,578,489

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$9,060,842 $9,060,842

FY 2008 Recommended
$10,639,331 $10,639,331

GEORGIA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS
Purpose: Promote and support the arts across Georgia.

Performance Measures:
1. The number of Georgia Council for the Arts grant awards
2. Funds available to Georgia non-profit arts organizations available through Georgia Arts Alliance Trust fund

FY 2005 Actual 507
N/A

FY 2006 Actual 489
N/A

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Remove one-time funding for federally mandated strategic plan. 3. Provide funds to create the Georgia Arts Alliance Trust fund. Total Change

FY 2007 Estimated
N/A
N/A

FY 2008 Estimated
N/A
$2,000,000

$31,388 (73,400) 200,000 $157,988

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$3,980,960 659,400 10,000
$4,650,360

FY 2008 Recommended
$4,138,948 659,400 10,000
$4,808,348

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
OFFICE OF THE CHILD ADVOCATE
Purpose: Provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies responsible for the protection and well-being of our children.

Performance Measures:
1. Customer Service: The number of referrals the OCA receives annually concerning the well-being of children
2. The percentage of cases that are closed within six months of opening
Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

FY 2005 Actual 563
N/A

FY 2006 Actual 620
60%

FY 2007 Estimated
648
68%

FY 2008 Estimated
648
75%

$40,721 $40,721

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$743,198 $743,198

FY 2008 Recommended
$783,919 $783,919

Purpose:

OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
Protect consumers and legitimate business enterprises from unfair and deceptive business practices through the enforcement of the Fair Business Practices Act and other related consumer protection statutes.

Performance Measures:
1. The total number of telephone calls placed to Georgia's call center requesting assistance

FY 2005 Actual
287,590

FY 2006 Actual
476,312

FY 2007 Estimated 290,000

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Provide funds to continue the customer service initiative in the Office of Customer Service including funds for an additional 38 positions, including $5,974 in CNG savings. Total Change

FY 2008 Estimated 290,000
$332,811 2,742,986 $3,075,797

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$6,448,274 567,689
$7,015,963

FY 2008 Recommended
$9,524,071 567,689
$10,091,760

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Purpose:

COMMISSION ON EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as amended, and the Fair Housing Act which makes it unlawful for discrimination against any individual.

Performance Measures:
1. Percent of employment discrimination complaints against a state agency investigated within 90 days
2. Number of public education, training, and outreach activities performed throughout the state in order to inform the general public and the housing industry of the coverage and requirements of the Georgia Fair Housing Act
3. Percent of successful performance evaluations by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

FY 2005 Actual 91%
24

FY 2006 Actual 92%
30

100%

100%

FY 2007 Estimated
94%
36

FY 2008 Estimated
96%
45

100%

100%

$53,333 $53,333

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$662,395 387,217
$1,049,612

FY 2008 Recommended
$715,728 387,217
$1,102,945

Purpose:

GEORGIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Provide a comprehensive and aggressive emergency preparedness, response, and recovery program for the citizens of Georgia in order to save lives, protect property, and reduce the effects of disasters.

Performance Measures:
1. Customer Service: The Percentage GEMA will receive from a composite satisfaction score from all customers and stakeholders for the provision of customer service that is good to very good for the customer service values of being courteous, helpful, accessible, responsive, and knowledgeable
2. Percentage of all requests for state assets and mutual aid assistance provided successfully

FY 2005 Actual N/A

FY 2006 Actual N/A

N/A

99%

FY 2007 Estimated
80%

FY 2008 Estimated
80%

97%

97%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes.
2. Increase personal services for a computer software engineer to upgrade internal systems and support the emergency operations center. Total Change

$205,057 64,246
$269,303

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$2,112,817 4,127,556 307,856
$6,548,229

FY 2008 Recommended
$2,382,120 4,127,556 307,856
$6,817,532

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Purpose:

OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Lead and direct the preparation, employment and management of state resources to safeguard Georgia and its citizens against threats or acts of terrorism and natural disasters.

Performance Measures:
1. Percentage of the state's critical infrastructure/key resource sites that have completed vulnerability assessment, protective action plans and surveillance detection plans

FY 2005 Actual N/A

FY 2006 Actual 25%

FY 2007 Estimated
50%

FY 2008 Estimated
75%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

$29,181 $29,181

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$505,669 $505,669

FY 2008 Recommended
$534,850 $534,850

OFFICE OF THE STATE INSPECTOR GENERAL
Purpose: Foster and promote accountability and integrity in state government by investigating and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.

Performance Measures:
1. Percentage of Inspector General recommendations implemented by state agencies
2. Customer Service: Percentage of investigations and preliminary inquiries completed within a six-month period.

FY 2005 Actual N/A
N/A

FY 2006 Actual N/A
90%

FY 2007 Estimated
70%
92%

FY 2008 Estimated
80%
94%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Remove one-time contract funding for development of a prevention training program. Total Change

$35,004 (31,650) $3,354

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$830,636 $830,636

FY 2008 Recommended
$833,990 $833,990

GEORGIA PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION
Purpose: Direct the preparation, certification, professional discipline and recruitment of educators in Georgia.

Performance Measures:
1. Attrition rate of certified teachers 2. Number of certified teacher vacancies filled annually 3. Percentage of teachers who applied for Master
Teacher Certificates that earned the certificate

FY 2005 Actual 9.20%
11,697 N/A

FY 2006 Actual 9.10%
19,949 N/A

FY 2007 Estimated
9.10% 18,365
30%

FY 2008 Estimated
9.20% 13,820
33%

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Recommended Change:
1. Fund statewide budget changes.
2. Transfer funds from the Professional Standards Commission to the Office of Student Achievement to provide assistance with processing and analyzing Master Teacher applications.
3. Realign object classes and add 2 teacher recruitment positions and related expenses to work with school systems to fill teacher vacancies in high need areas in North and South Georgia. Total Change

$326,347 (36,761)
Yes $289,586

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$6,854,491 111,930
$6,966,421

FY 2008 Recommended
$7,144,077 111,930
$7,256,007

OFFICE OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Purpose: Improve student achievement and school completion in Georgia.

Performance Measures:
1. Percentage of schools that made Annual Yearly Progress (AYP)

FY 2005 Actual 82%

FY 2006 Actual 79%

FY 2007 Estimated
80%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes.
2. Transfer funds from the Professional Standards Commission to the Office of Student Achievement to provide assistance with the processing and analyzing of Master Teacher applications. Total Change

FY 2008 Estimated
85%
$74,735 36,761
$111,496

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$1,163,376 266,000
$1,429,376

FY 2008 Recommended
$1,274,872 266,000
$1,540,872

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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contractual Services Cost of Operations Mansion Allowance Governor's Emergency Fund Intern Program Expense SUBTOTAL FUNDS (Excludes Attached Agencies) ATTACHED AGENCIES Commission on Equal Opportunity Council for the Arts Georgia Emergency Management Agency Office of Consumer Affairs Office of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General Office of the Child Advocate Office of Student Achievement Professional Standards Commission TOTAL FUNDS
Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
Subtotal
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

FY 2005 Expenditures

FY 2006 Expenditures

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

$4,898,993 662,897 28,235
119,217 334,498
62,195 1,375,536 2,597,737 4,445,723
40,000 9,700,000
325,761 $24,590,792

$5,079,297 1,138,207 44,980 19,226 329,639 391,343 64,057 54,726 6,357,652 7,381,440 40,000 574,090 360,963
$21,835,620

$6,035,247 296,191
5,100 259,810 456,806
84,532
1,923,156 4,845,764
40,000 3,469,576
358,595 $17,774,777

$6,092,416 296,191
5,100 259,810 456,806
84,532
1,923,156 4,834,509
40,000 3,469,576
358,595 $17,820,691

$7,589,093 296,191
5,100 259,810 481,449
84,532
1,923,156 5,134,040
40,000 3,469,576
358,595 $19,641,542

$1,247,252 5,616,520
110,571,902 4,157,179 450,432 605,034 802,310 1,086,299 8,429,605
$157,557,325

$1,168,417 4,531,719
73,072,276 4,575,678 510,487 734,668 860,730 1,051,525 8,608,329
$116,949,449

$1,049,612 4,650,360 6,548,229 7,015,963 505,669 830,636 743,198 1,429,376 6,966,421
$47,514,241

$1,055,257 4,578,733 6,562,776
10,795,810 510,684 804,350 749,443
1,437,382 7,011,645 $51,326,771

$1,102,945 4,808,348 6,817,532
10,091,760 534,850 833,990 783,919
1,540,872 7,256,007 $53,411,765

$107,347,170 9,012,275
$116,359,445
$41,197,880
$41,197,880
332 28

$76,163,333 3,111,690
$79,275,023
$37,674,426
$37,674,426
337 28

$5,552,103 885,545
$6,437,648
$41,076,593
$41,076,593
349 28

$5,552,103 885,545
$6,437,648
$44,889,123
$44,889,123
393 28

$5,552,103 885,545
$6,437,648
$46,974,117
$46,974,117
389 28

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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR) is responsible for the delivery of health and social services. DHR serves all Georgia citizens through regulatory inspection, direct service and financial assistance programs.
DHR was created by the Georgia General Assembly in the Governmental Reorganization Act of 1972. The Act consolidated the Department of Public Health and the Department of Family and Children Services and other state human service programs. In that same year, the Board of Human Resources established an integrated service delivery system. The integrated system, which utilizes local boards of (public) health and regional boards for mental health, developmental disabilities and addictive diseases, allows Georgians to receive services in the communities where they live.
DHR has four divisions: Aging Services; Public Health; Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases; and Family and Children Services.
AGING SERVICES The Division of Aging Services administers programs for older
Georgians and adults with disabilities. These programs provide inhome services to maintain independence, provide public education and outreach services, health promotion, senior employment, investigative and protective services for vulnerable adults, and an ombudsman program for Georgians in long-term care.
PUBLIC HEALTH The Division of Public Health is responsible for ensuring
conditions that protect the health and well being of Georgia citizens, providing disease control and prevention, reducing the number of avoidable injury-related deaths and disabilities, and promoting healthy lifestyles. The three basic functions of public health include: assessing the health of the community by diagnosing and investigating diseases, injuries, and health conditions and monitoring the health status and needs of individuals and the community; ensuring the health of individuals and the safety of the community through provision of health services; and establishing and implementing sound public health policy.
MENTAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND ADDICTIVE DISEASES
The Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Addictive Diseases (MHDDAD) was created to establish, administer and supervise state programs for mental health, developmental disabilities and addictive diseases. The division is charged by law to: provide adequate mental health, developmental disabilities and addictive diseases services to all Georgians; provide a unified system which encourages cooperation and sharing among government and private providers; and provide service through a coordinated and unified system that emphasizes community-based services.
FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES The Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) provides
child welfare, economic assistance, and family violence services. Services are provided through a network of offices in all 159 counties and through networks of community partners and contract agencies. Organizationally, DFCS is made up of three units - Field Operations, Programs and Policy, and Finance and Administration.

CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES The Office of Child Support Services (OCSS) helps children by
enforcing parental obligation to pay financial support. Services include locating non-custodial parents, confirming paternity, establishing and enforcing child support and medical support orders, and collecting and distributing payments.
REGULATORY SERVICES The Office of Regulatory Services (ORS) inspects, monitors,
licenses, registers, and certifies a variety of health, long-term and childcare programs to ensure that facilities operate at acceptable levels, as mandated by state statutes and by rules and regulations adopted by the Board of Human Resources.
ADMINISTRATION DHR has ten (10) administrative offices that provide executive
and policy direction to all divisions of DHR, as well as technical and administrative support to all of DHR.
ATTACHED AGENCIES: The Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund was established to
improve the quality of life of Georgians with traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries by distributing funds and resources.
The Children's Trust Fund supports the establishment of community-based educational and service programs designed to reduce the occurrence of child abuse and neglect in Georgia.
The Child Fatality Review Panel provides direction, oversight, and training for each of the 159 Child Fatality Review Committees. The purpose of the local Child Fatality Review Committees is to provide a confidential forum to determine the cause and circumstances of child deaths.
The Council on Aging provides leadership to the Coalition of Advocates for Georgia's Elderly (CO-AGE), researches aging issues, publishes fact sheets and other educational materials to increase public awareness and understanding of issues of concern to Georgia's older adult population.
The Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities is the state planning council created by a federal mandate through the Developmental Disabilities Act, and is charged with creating systems change for people with developmental disabilities and their families to increase independence, inclusion, integration, and productivity for people with disabilities.
The Family Connection Partnership is a public/private partnership that serves as a resource to state agencies across Georgia to help improve the conditions of children and their families.
AUTHORITY Titles 3, 5, 8, 9, 12-14, 15-11, 16, 17-7-130, 17-7-131, 18, 19, 25, 26, 29-5-2, 30-5, 31, 34, 36, 37, 38-3-29, 3-40, 43-45, 47-50, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget
$1,391,950,658 28,568,139 3,007,691
$1,423,526,488 1,451,655,095 215,138,768
$3,090,320,351

Changes
$157,047,003 (1,808,586) 55,503
$155,293,920 69,256,589 (51,046,474)
$173,504,035

FY 2008 Recommended
$1,548,997,661 26,759,553 3,063,194
$1,578,820,408 1,520,911,684 164,092,294
$3,263,824,386

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY DEPARTMENT (Information Only): Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2007 salary adjustment for the department ($10,234,024), Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund ($6,764), Child Fatality Review Panel ($4,000), Children's Trust Fund Commission ($4,633), Council on Aging ($2,400), Governor's Council on Developmental Disability ($3,721), and Family Connection Partnership ($2,500).
2. Provide for a general salary increase of 3% effective January 1, 2008, and provide for performance increases and for supplemental salary adjustments for employees in specified critical jobs for the department ($22,475,321), Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund ($11,548), Child Fatality Review Panel ($6,829), Children's Trust Fund Commission ($7,909), Council on Aging ($4,097), Governor's Council on Developmental Disability ($6,352), and Family Connection Partnership ($4,267).
3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 16.713% to 22.843% for the department ($50,346,297), Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund ($33,275), Child Fatality Review Panel ($19,678), Children's Trust Fund Commission ($22,792), Council on Aging ($11,806), Governor's Council on Developmental Disability ($18,305), and Family Connection Partnership ($12,298).
4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premiums for the department ($13,490,504), Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund ($3,916), Child Fatality Review Panel ($1,958), and Children's Trust Fund Commission ($2,610).

5. Increase the Georgia Building Authority (GBA) real estate rental rate for office space. Total Change
BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:
ADMINISTRATION
Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Realize savings from reduced administrative expenses. 3. Reflect savings of renegotiated contracts. 4. Redirect $1,000,000 state funds for training and equipment related to the Virtual Presence initiative. 5. Provide funding for the additional operating expenses of the Sexual Offender Review Board due to expanded duties based on HB 1059. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget $109,896,603
321,984 120,203,342
5,872,062 $236,293,991

$10,258,042
22,516,323
50,464,451
13,498,988
261,391 $96,999,195
$16,302,104 (63,979) (3,252) Yes 336,001
$16,570,874 FY 2008
Recommended $126,467,477
321,984 120,203,342
5,872,062 $252,864,865

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Purpose:

ADOPTION SERVICES
Support and facilitate the safe permanent placement of children by prescreening families and providing support and financial services after adoption.

Performance Measures:
1. Percent of adoptions finalized within six months of placement
2. Percent of children exiting foster care for adoption within 24 months of their last removal from home

FY 2005 Actual 87%
17%

FY 2006 Actual 85%
17%

FY 2007 Estimated
88%
20%

FY 2008 Estimated
88%
20%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes.

$185,134 $185,134

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$32,954,192 36,632,278
$69,586,470

FY 2008 Recommended
$33,139,326 36,632,278
$69,771,604

Purpose:

ADULT SERVICES
Provide an array of services that promotes recovery for adults with mental illness/addictive diseases and independence for adults with development disabilities.

Performance Measures:
1. Percentage of families of adult consumers with developmental disabilities whose lives have improved as a result of state supported community services
2. Percent of consumers satisfied with hospital environment
3. Percentage of pretrial evaluations completed for adult consumers within 45 days of receipt of court order.

FY 2005 Actual N/A
N/A 50%

FY 2006 Actual 70%
67% 46%

FY 2007 Estimated
72%
63% 50%

FY 2008 Estimated
74%
63% 50%

Recommended Change:
1. Fund statewide budget changes.
2. Delete one-time funding provided to support a building project for the Savannah Area Behavioral Health Collaborative.
3. Realign funds to reflect the program restructuring for FY 2008 to allow for provision of services to Georgia citizens by transferring funds from Adult Addictive Diseases Service ($44,076,101), Adult Developmental Disabilities Services ($184,511,949), Adult Forensic Services ($25,870,841), Adult Mental Health Services ($162,284,971), Adult Nursing Home Services ($2,352,451) programs to the Adult Services program ($419,096,313) (Total Funds: $609,357,207).
4. Fund 1,330 waiver slots for consumers on the Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities waiting list in the Adult Services program ($9,494,160) and the Child and Adolescent Services program ($1,944,587) (Total Funds: $26,050,279).
5. Redirect $802,733 state funds to provide for an additional 170 waiver slots for consumers on the Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities waiting list in the Adult Services program (Total Funds: $2,110,049).
6. Annualize the cost of 1,500 waiver slots on the Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities waiting list in the Adult Services program ($7,896,183) and the Child and Adolescent Services program ($1,617,290) (Total Funds: $24,225,745).

$44,386,633 (250,000) Yes
9,494,160
Yes 7,896,183

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

7. Provide funds for 83 forensic secure beds at the state hospitals in the Adult Services program. 8. Provide funds for five forensic evaluators in the Adult Services program. 9. Provide for increased customer services and the accessibility of the mental health, developmental disabilities and
addictive disease services system by implementing the secret shopper initiative. 10. Provide funding to utilize telemedicine to assess forensic consumers.
Total Change

7,200,000 526,385 Yes
95,040 $69,348,401

Program Budget:
State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$0

FY 2008 Recommended $478,189,576
10,255,138 156,348,956
58,250,696 $703,044,366

Purpose:

CHILD AND ADOLESCENT SERVICES
Provide an array of services that promotes recovery for children and adolescents with emotional disturbances/addictive diseases and independence for children and adolescents with development disabilities.

Performance Measures:
1. Percentage of children and adolescents with developmental disabilities who are able to live in the community due to provision of community services
2. Percentage of children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbances in communitybased mental health treatment who gain improved functioning (e.g. improved community participation and home-life, reduced symptoms)

FY 2005 Actual 99%
62%

FY 2006 Actual 99%
62%

FY 2007 Estimated
99%
75%

FY 2008 Estimated
99%
75%

Recommended Change:
1. Fund statewide budget changes.
2. Realign funds to reflect the program restructuring for FY 2008 to allow for provision of services to Georgia citizens by transferring funds from Child and Adolescent Addictive Disease Services ($9,610,739), Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities Services ($12,473,193), Child and Adolescent Forensic Services ($2,869,514), and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services ($68,528,745) programs to the Child and Adolescent Services program ($93,482,191) (Total Funds: $127,001,984).
3. Transfer remaining American Association of Adapted Sports Program contract funds from the Department of Labor's Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute program to the Child and Adolescent Services program.
4. Fund 1,330 waiver slots for consumers on the Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities waiting list in the Adult Services program ($9,494,160) and the Child and Adolescent Services program ($1,944,587) (Total Funds: $26,050,279).
5. Annualize the cost of 1,500 waiver slots on the Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities waiting list in the Adult Services program ($7,896,183) and the Child and Adolescent Services program ($1,617,290) (Total Funds: $24,225,745).
6. Transfer funds for treatment of child and adolescent therapeutic services from the Out of Home Care program to the Child and Adolescent Services program (Total Funds: $84,070,477).
7. Provide for increased customer services and the accessibility of the mental health, developmental disabilities and addictive disease service systems by implementing the secret shopper initiative.
8. Assist families to become better informed and more participatory consumers in the treatment of their children and adolescents by implementing the parent peer support initiative.
Total Change

$6,984,077 Yes
5,797 1,944,587
1,617,290 33,024,017
Yes Yes $43,575,768

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Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$0

FY 2008 Recommended
$43,575,768 88,613,684 937,614
$133,127,066

CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES
Purpose: Encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying financial support.

Performance Measures:
1. Percent of current support owed to families that is paid
2. Percent of payments by non-custodial parents who owe arrears

FY 2005 Actual 53%
59%

FY 2006 Actual 52%
60%

FY 2007 Estimated
60%
65%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Provide state funds to replace previously earned incentive funds for provision of child support enforcement activities in the Child Support Services program. Total Change

FY 2008 Estimated
62% 68%
$1,136,730 4,258,500
$5,395,230

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$16,121,500 51,081,316 300,000
$67,502,816

FY 2008 Recommended
$21,516,730 51,081,316 300,000
$72,898,046

Purpose:

CHILD WELFARE SERVICES
Investigate allegations of child abuse and neglect, assess family functioning, provide in-home support, counseling and treatment services, and to provide intervention services.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of substantiated maltreatment incidents
2. Percentage of maltreatment incidents that were victims of a separate maltreatment incident within the past 6 months

FY 2005 Actual 53,918
7%

FY 2006 Actual 46,431
6%

FY 2007 Estimated
40,551
5%

FY 2008 Estimated
38,562
5%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Provide state funds to replace previously earned targeted case management funds for case managers to effectively manage child welfare caseloads. Total Change

$1,863,975 13,883,875
$15,747,850

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$63,769,691 177,067,396
13,490,607 $254,327,694

FY 2008 Recommended
$79,517,541 163,183,521
13,490,607 $256,191,669

DIRECT CARE SUPPORT SERVICES
Purpose: Provide facility support services and direct patient support therapies.

Performance Measures:
1. Percent of consumers satisfied with hospital environment
2. Percent of consumers reporting they were treated by staff at the hospital with dignity and respect

FY 2005 Actual N/A
N/A

FY 2006 Actual 67%
77%

FY 2007 Estimated
63%
76%

FY 2008 Estimated
63%
76%

Recommended Change:
1. Fund statewide budget changes.
2. Provide funds to renovate a building, replace chillers and pumps, upgrade the heating ventilation and air conditioning system, and increase propane tank storage capacity at Northwest Regional Hospital and replace chillers and valves at East Central Regional Hospital.

$8,072,663 1,970,000
$10,042,663

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$97,707,457 6,120,306
47,436,753 $151,264,516

FY 2008 Recommended $107,750,120
6,120,306 47,436,753 $161,307,179

Purpose:

ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
Provide temporary assistance to economically disaffected families by developing employability, providing child care services assistance, emergency food assistance, heating assistance, and medical services assistance.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of adults receiving cash assistance 2. Percent of families leaving Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) for employment who remain employed for at least 12 months

FY 2005 Actual 20,217 54%

FY 2006 Actual 10,432 58%

FY 2007 Estimated
9,000 60%

FY 2008 Estimated
8,000 60%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Delete one-time funding for the relocation of various county Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) offices. 3. Reflect savings of renegotiated contracts.

$4,641,351 (200,000)
(177,136)

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

4. Realign funds to reflect the program restructuring for FY 2008 to allow for provision of services to Georgia citizens by transferring funds from After School Care ($3,000,000), Child Care Services ($57,805,665), Food Stamp Eligibility and Benefits ($23,938,726), Eligibility Determination ($25,928,044), Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance ($14,400,000), Support for Needy Families - Family Assistance ($17,902,053), Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance ($26,000,000) programs to the Economic Assistance program ($168,974,488) (Total Funds: $595,070,400).
5. Redirect $1,300,000 in federal funds to provide for increased services in the Grandfamilies sub-program.
Total Change

Yes
Yes $4,264,215

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$0

FY 2008 Recommended
$4,264,215 445,728,916
20,000,006 $469,993,137

ELDER ABUSE INVESTIGATIONS AND PREVENTION
Purpose: Prevent disabled adults and elder abuse, exploitation and neglect, and investigate situations where such events might have occurred.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of people who attend training and community education sessions provided by Elder Abuse and Fraud Services
2. Percentage of Long Term Care Ombudsman complaints resolved
Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes.

FY 2005 Actual 1,843
95%

FY 2006 Actual N/A
N/A

FY 2007 Estimated
N/A
N/A

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$9,475,604 7,024,297
$16,499,901

ELDER COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES
Purpose: Provide Georgians who need nursing home level of care the option of remaining in their own communities.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of non-Medicaid Home and Community Based Services consumers identified as high-risk for nursing home placement and who receive services that allow them to remain in the community
2. Percent of Community Care Services Program clients discharged to nursing homes

FY 2005 Actual
12,060
30%

FY 2006 Actual
11,876
39%

FY 2007 Estimated
N/A
N/A

FY 2008 Estimated
N/A
N/A
$724,641 $724,641
FY 2008 Recommended
$10,200,245 7,024,297
$17,224,542
FY 2008 Estimated
N/A
N/A

189

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Recommended Change: State General Funds:
1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Reflect savings of renegotiated contracts. 3. Provide funds for an additional 500 slots in the Community Care Services Program for eligible elderly clients which
will provide services that will enable them to continue to live at home in the Elder Community Living Services program (Total Funds: $2,504,800). 4. Provide funds for an additional 1,000 slots in the non-Medicaid Home and Community Based Services Program for elderly clients to provide respite services that will enable them to continue to live at home. 5. Replace tobacco funds with state funds in the Elder Community Living Services program. Total State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds: 1. Replace tobacco funds with state funds in the Elder Community Living Services program. Total Tobacco Settlement Funds

$55,784 (32,446) 2,079,800
2,700,000
1,808,586 $6,611,724
($1,808,586) ($1,808,586)

Program Budget:
State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$67,924,597 5,473,319
34,184,121 $107,582,037

FY 2008 Recommended
$74,536,321 3,664,733
37,154,321 $115,355,375

Purpose:

ELDER SUPPORT SERVICES
Assist older Georgians by providing health, employment, nutrition, and other support and education services so that they may live in their homes and communities.

Performance Measures:
1. Amount of consumer dollars saved through GeorgiaCares counseling/outreach
2. Percent of clients who met daily nutritional requirements at home

FY 2005 Actual
$19,037,899
40%

FY 2006 Actual N/A
N/A

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Delete one-time funding for the Ruth Byck Adult Day Care Center in Savannah.

FY 2007 Estimated
N/A
N/A

FY 2008 Estimated
N/A N/A
$4,540 (50,000) ($45,460)

Program Budget:
State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$876,095 2,527,073 5,470,220 $8,873,388

FY 2008 Recommended
$830,635 2,527,073 5,470,220 $8,827,928

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS/TRAUMA SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT
Purpose: Prepare for natural disasters, bioterrorism, and other emergencies, as well as improving the capacity of the state's trauma system.

190

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Performance Measures:
1. Percentage of service licenses issued within the standard of timeliness
2. Number of designated trauma centers

FY 2005 Actual 95%
14

FY 2006 Actual 95%
15

FY 2007 Estimated
95%
17

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Provide funding for the storage and distribution of antiviral medication for the treatment of a pandemic flu. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$5,893,761 1,147,511
$7,041,272

Purpose:

EPIDEMIOLOGY
Monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events of public health concern.

Performance Measures:
1. Average number of days to complete disease cluster investigations
2. Percentage of clinical laboratory tests performed within the standards for timeliness that enhance laboratory productivity

FY 2005 Actual 23
99%

FY 2006 Actual 21
99%

FY 2007 Estimated
20
95%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes.

Program Budget:
State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$5,121,600 115,637 372,351
$5,609,588

ESSENTIAL HEALTH TREATMENT SERVICES
Purpose: Ensure a coordinated system of care for outreach services, case management, and direct clinical services.

Performance Measures:
1. Percentage of Stroke and Heart Attack Prevention Program participants whose hypertension control rate is in the optimal range
2. Percentage of children with chronic illness meeting or partially meeting Individual Family Service Plan for desired outcome

FY 2005 Actual 59%
51%

FY 2006 Actual 68%
72%

FY 2007 Estimated
75%
73%

FY 2008 Estimated
95% 25
$190,121 250,000
$440,121
FY 2008 Recommended
$6,333,882 1,147,511
$7,481,393
FY 2008 Estimated
19 95%
$479,048 $479,048
FY 2008 Recommended
$5,600,648 115,637 372,351
$6,088,636
FY 2008 Estimated
75%
74%

191

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

3. Percent of newborns who are screened for metabolic disorders and sickle cell disease

98%

98%

99%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Reflect savings of renegotiated contracts. 3. Realign funds to reflect the program restructuring for state FY 2008 to allow for provision of services to Georgia citizens by transferring funds from Adult Essential Health Treatment Services ($9,968,502), Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services ($36,570,204) programs to the Essential Health Treatment Services program ($46,538,706) (Total Funds: $59,369,798).
Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$0

FACILITY AND PROVIDER REGULATION
Purpose: Inspect and license foster care residential facilities, child placing agencies, long term care and health care facilities.

Performance Measures:
1. Percentage of annual/periodic inspections where licensed residential child care facilities were in at least substantial compliance with applicable regulations
2. Percentage of annual/periodic inspections where regulated long term care facilities were in at least substantial compliance with applicable regulations

FY 2005 Actual 20%
37%

FY 2006 Actual 31%
42%

FY 2007 Estimated
29%
43%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes.

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FAMILY VIOLENCE SERVICES
Purpose: Provide safe shelter and related services for victims of family violence.

Performance Measures:
1. Percent of victim families seeking shelter who are provided services

FY 2005 Actual 91%

FY 2006 Actual 84%

FY 2007 Current Budget
$7,460,083 6,632,801
$14,092,884
FY 2007 Estimated
86%

99%
$2,177,882 (62,725) Yes
$2,115,157 FY 2008
Recommended $43,653,863 5,000,000 12,831,092 $12,831,092
FY 2008 Estimated
29%
43%
$317,477 $317,477
FY 2008 Recommended
$7,777,560 6,632,801
$14,410,361
FY 2008 Estimated
88%

192

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FEDERAL AND UNOBLIGATED FUNDS
Purpose: Reflect balances of federal funds from prior years.

Performance Measures:
1. N/A (Program houses no activities or services)

FY 2005 Actual

FY 2006 Actual

Recommended Change: 1. Transfer $1,349,000 in unobligated TANF funds to the Economic Assistance program. Total Change

Program Budget:
Federal Funds Total Funds

Purpose:

IMMUNIZATION
Provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines, and technical assistance.

Performance Measures:
1. Percentage of two-year old children adequately immunized
2. Percentage of Georgians age 65 years and older who have received influenza vaccination

FY 2005 Actual 82%
63%

FY 2006 Actual 82%
63%

FY 2007 Current Budget
$4,651,950 5,349,430
$10,001,380
FY 2007 Estimated
FY 2007 Current Budget
$131,448,509 $131,448,509
FY 2007 Estimated
84% 65%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Provide funding for Human Papillomavirus vaccines for the Immunization program. 3. Redirect $1,500,000 state funds from the Prevention and Health Promotion program to the Immunization program to fund vaccines for underinsured children. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$9,213,104 8,817,897
$18,031,001

FY 2008 Recommended
$4,651,950 5,349,430
$10,001,380
FY 2008 Estimated
Yes $0
FY 2008 Recommended
$130,099,509 $130,099,509
FY 2008 Estimated
85% 67%
$992,926 4,339,738 1,500,000 $6,832,664
FY 2008 Recommended
$16,045,768 8,817,897
$24,863,665

193

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

INFECTIOUS DISEASE CONTROL
Purpose: Ensure quality prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.

Performance Measures:
1. Percentage of clients eligible for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program served
2. Percentage of clients completing Tuberculosis treatment within 12 months

FY 2005 Actual 100%
82%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Annualize the cost of operating the Public Health Laboratory in Waycross. Total Change

FY 2006 Actual 100%
85%

FY 2007 Estimated
100%
87%

FY 2008 Estimated
100%
90%

$3,184,375 536,907
$3,721,282

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$35,337,965 11,144,644 150,000
$46,632,609

FY 2008 Recommended
$39,059,247 11,144,644 150,000
$50,353,891

Purpose:

INSPECTIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD CONTROL
Detect and prevent environmental hazards, as well as providing inspection and enforcement of health regulations for food service establishments, sewage management facilities, and swimming pools.

Performance Measures:
1. Percentage of clinical laboratory tests performed within the standards for accuracy that enhance laboratory productivity
2. Percentage of clinical laboratory tests performed within the standards for timeliness that enhance laboratory productivity

FY 2005 Actual 99%
99%

FY 2006 Actual 100%
99%

FY 2007 Estimated
90%
95%

FY 2008 Estimated
90%
95%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes.

$545,950 $545,950

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$14,471,588 543,737
$15,015,325

FY 2008 Recommended
$15,017,538 543,737
$15,561,275

194

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Purpose:

OUT OF HOME CARE
Provide safe and appropriate temporary homes for children removed from their families due to neglect, abuse, or abandonment.

Performance Measures:
1. Percentage of foster care population who were discharged from a previous foster care placement in the past 12 months
2. Median number of placements for a foster child within a 12-month period

FY 2005 Actual 7%
2

FY 2006 Actual 7%
2

FY 2007 Estimated
6%
2

FY 2008 Estimated
5%
2

Recommended Change: 1. Transfer funds for treatment of child and adolescent therapeutic services from the Out of Home Care program to the Child and Adolescent Services program (Total Funds: $84,070,477). Total Change

($33,024,017) ($33,024,017)

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget $148,012,773
90,971,341 66,419,089 $305,403,203

FY 2008 Recommended $114,988,756
89,671,341 15,372,629 $220,032,726

PREVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION
Purpose: Increase positive health behaviors and reduce preventable diseases and chronic disabilities.

Performance Measures:
1. Percent of women in Breast and Cervical Cancer Program re-screened with mammography at recommended screening intervals
2. Number of health districts that implement a local Smoke Free Air Act enforcement protocol

FY 2005 Actual N/A
0

FY 2006 Actual 36%
4

FY 2007 Estimated
50%
18

FY 2008 Estimated
50%
18

Recommended Change:
1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Redirect $1,500,000 state funds from the Prevention and Health Promotion program to the Immunization program
to fund vaccines for underinsured children.
3. Transfer funds for prevention activities from the Substance Abuse Prevention program to the Prevention and Health Promotion program (Total Funds: $11,271,181).
4. Realign funds to reflect the program restructuring for state fiscal year 2008 to allow for provision of services to Georgia citizens by transferring funds from Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion ($18,266,879), Infant and Child Health Promotion ($15,738,490), Injury Prevention ($934,622) programs to the Prevention and Health Promotion program ($34,939,991) (Total Funds: $158,108,167).
Total Change

$3,971,314 (1,500,000)
Yes Yes
$2,471,314

195

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Program Budget:
State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$0

FY 2008 Recommended
$33,295,008 4,874,988
131,398,739 2,281,927
$171,850,662

Purpose:

VITAL RECORDS
Register, enter, archive and provide vital records and associated documents to the public in a timely manner.

Performance Measures:
1. Percentage of births filed within 2 weeks of birth
2. Percentage of deaths filed within 30 days of death

FY 2005 Actual N/A
90%

FY 2006 Actual N/A
83%

FY 2007 Estimated
84%
90%

FY 2008 Estimated
86%
92%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes.

$590,812 $590,812

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$2,226,143 360,702
$2,586,845

FY 2008 Recommended
$2,816,955 360,702
$3,177,657

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Purpose:

BRAIN AND SPINAL INJURY TRUST FUND
Provide disbursements from the Trust Fund to offset the costs of care and rehabilitative services to Georgians who have survived brain or spinal cord injuries.

Performance Measures:
1. Amount of benefit dollars awarded 2. Number of recipient receiving awards

FY 2005 Actual
$1,888,215 514

FY 2006 Actual
$2,063,721 577

FY 2007 Estimated $2,895,912
590

FY 2008 Estimated $14,950,000
480

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

$55,503 $55,503

Program Budget:
Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$3,007,691 $3,007,691

FY 2008 Recommended
$3,063,194 $3,063,194

196

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Purpose:

CHILD FATALITY REVIEW PANEL
Provide a confidential forum for local child fatality review committees to determine manner and cause of death, and if the death was preventable.

Performance Measures:
1. Percentage of identified eligible child deaths reviewed within a 12-month period

FY 2005 Actual 95%

FY 2006 Actual 99%

FY 2007 Estimated
99%

FY 2008 Estimated
99%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

$32,465 $32,465

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$338,832 $338,832

FY 2008 Recommended
$371,297 $371,297

Purpose:

CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND COMMISSION
Support the establishment of community-based educational and service programs designed to reduce the occurrence of child abuse and neglect.

Performance Measures:
1. Percentage of families participating in CTF programs experiencing no substantiated incidences of maltreatment during the period in which they received program services

FY 2005 Actual 95%

FY 2006 Actual 97%

FY 2007 Estimated
98%

FY 2008 Estimated
99%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

$37,944 $37,944

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$7,244,828 250,000
$7,494,828

FY 2008 Recommended
$7,282,772 250,000
$7,532,772

Purpose:

COUNCIL ON AGING
Assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers in achieving safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of advocacy trainings 2. Percentage of legislative session attendance

FY 2005 Actual 8 100%

FY 2006 Actual 10 100%

FY 2007 Estimated
10 100%

FY 2008 Estimated
10 100%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

$18,303 $18,303

197

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$174,761 $174,761

GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Purpose: Promote quality services and support for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

Performance Measures:
1. Percentage of people with disabilities who are able to self-direct their own care through the Independent Care Waiver Program
2. Number of families who are able to self-direct the services for a child with a disability through the Mental Retardation Waiver Program

FY 2005 Actual N/A
N/A

FY 2006 Actual 47%
N/A

FY 2007 Estimated
50%
210

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change
Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$29,705 2,262,002 $2,291,707

FAMILY CONNECTION PARTNERSHIP
Purpose: Provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to improve conditions for children and families.

Performance Measures:
1. Percent of active collaboratives 2. Number of participants in regional and
statewide technical assistance and training

FY 2005 Actual 100% 6,220

FY 2006 Actual 100% 9,277

FY 2007 Estimated
100% 9,277

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change
Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$9,387,572 2,468,771
$11,856,343

FY 2008 Recommended
$193,064 $193,064
FY 2008 Estimated
50%
435
$28,378 $28,378
FY 2008 Recommended
$58,083 2,262,002 $2,320,085
FY 2008 Estimated
100% 9,777
$19,065 $19,065
FY 2008 Recommended
$9,406,637 2,468,771
$11,875,408

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

CAPITAL OUTLAY SUMMARY
1. Replace roofs in 3 state hospitals 2. Replace emergency power for the HVAC system 3. Replace chillers and pumps at Southwestern State Hospital 4. Upgrade steam plant at Central State Hospital
Total

FY 2008

Yr.

Principal

Debt Service

20

$6,440,000

20

3,500,000

20

1,855,000

20

1,745,000

$13,540,000

$550,169 299,005 158,473 149,075
$1,156,722

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TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) FY 2008 SPENDING PLAN

Program
Administration
Adoptions Services Adult Services

Recommended Change

FY 2007 Current Budget

1. Elimination of time-limited Atlanta Food Bank supplemental funding

$22,801,557

1. Reduction in behavioral health care expenditures due to declining caseloads

12,000,000 27,016,392

Changes

FY 2008 Recommended

($2,000,000)

$20,801,557

(4,000,000)

12,000,000 23,016,392

Child and Adolescent Services

1. Reduction in adolescent mental health services due to declining caseloads

3,487,988

(3,000,000)

487,988

Child Welfare Services

1. Elimination of one-time staff salary bonuses 2. Reduction in number of foster care intake psychological
assessments
Total

79,763,725 $79,763,725

(2,000,000) (5,000,000)
($7,000,000)

72,763,725 $72,763,725

Economic Assistance

1. Reduction in direct cash assistance payments due to declining caseloads
2. Reduction in work assistance grants due to declining caseloads Total

$153,132,745 $153,132,745

($12,100,000) (1,500,000)
($13,600,000)

$139,532,745 $139,532,745

Family Violence Services

Out-of-Home Care

1. Conversion of state's institutional foster care system

$5,065,244 61,940,799

(6,500,000)

$5,065,244 55,440,799

Prevention and Health 1. Reduction in behavioral health care expenditures due to

Promotion

declining caseloads

20,596,897

(1,500,000)

19,096,897

TANF Funding Expensed 1. Reduction to DOL work assistance contract due to declining

Contractually by Other

caseloads

Agencies

2. Reduction to DTAE contract activities due to declining caseloads

Total

SUBTOTAL

17,500,000
$17,500,000 $403,305,347

(3,100,000)
(1,000,000) ($4,100,000) ($41,700,000)

13,400,000
$13,400,000 $361,605,347

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes Receiving TANF Funding: Children's Trust Fund Family Connection Partnership
Total

$250,000 1,200,000 $1,450,000

$250,000 1,200,000 $1,450,000

TOTAL: SCHEDULED FEDERAL TANF FUNDS

$404,755,347 ($41,700,000) $363,055,347

TOTAL: MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT STATE GENERAL FUNDS

$173,400,000

$173,400,000

TOTAL: TANF EXPENDITURES

$578,155,347 ($41,700,000) $536,455,347 200

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources

FY 2005 Expenditures

FY 2006 Expenditures

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Capital Outlay Contractual Services Grant in Aid to Counties Service Benefits for Children Special Purpose Contracts Medical Benefits - DHR Children's Trust Fund Cash Benefits Major Maintenance and Repairs Community Services Brain and Spinal Trust Fund Benefits - DHR DHR Addition Grants to County DFACS - Operations Purchase of Service Contracts Utilities Operating Expenses Postage Payments to DCH-Medicaid Benefits Grants and Benefits Other - DHR SUBTOTAL FUNDS (Excludes Attached Agencies) ATTACHED AGENCIES Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Child Fatality Review Panel Children's Trust Fund Commission Council on Aging Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities Family Connection Partnership TOTAL FUNDS

$476,387,693 221,378,538 4,726,299 356,738 1,755,498 77,942,402 13,411,766 19,776,706 19,415,477 5,555,148 134,080,516 201,057,710 584,567,560 10,660,256 6,263,440 7,275,505 155,372,751 2,155,675 503,303,641 1,700,803
419,652,738 225,718,349
12,525,097 69,775,747
4,691,447 37,154,092
$3,216,661,592
$2,218,347 464,140
8,260,385 144,853
1,758,813 11,419,279 $3,240,927,409

$481,717,661 237,844,540 5,757,391 171,153 3,978,661 80,521,417 14,326,347 16,720,838 19,215,701 4,884,373 143,440,656 191,489,657 688,159,209 15,106,085 5,776,454 7,233,206 136,023,912 1,580,410 503,137,667 1,940,082
448,267,297 237,109,236
14,263,897 66,688,869
4,968,980 44,316,589
$3,374,640,288
$2,651,248 392,418
7,867,562 165,667
2,158,312 11,233,882 $3,399,109,377

$452,513,669 578,332,496 225,000 1,528,284 10,922,704 14,749,044 40,368,799
437,749,895
1,528,366,296 400,000
$3,065,156,187 $3,007,691 338,832 7,494,830 174,761 2,291,707 11,856,343
$3,090,320,351

$560,878,781 101,250,326 1,617,544 2,681,957 11,361,659 15,579,738 43,097,077
941,915,154
1,445,912,492 400,000
$3,124,694,728 $3,014,455 342,832 7,499,463 177,161 2,304,156 11,858,843
$3,149,891,638

$658,149,353 105,675,555 1,617,544 2,701,957 11,061,659 15,841,129 43,097,077 1,970,000 951,120,636
1,446,833,656 400,000
$3,238,468,566 $3,063,194 371,297 7,532,772 193,064 2,320,085 11,875,408
$3,263,824,386

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DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources
Less: Federal Funds Other Funds DOAS Indirect Funds Subtotal
State General Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

FY 2005 Expenditures

FY 2006 Expenditures

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

$1,572,429,662 260,109,064 5,620,100
$1,838,158,826

$1,694,929,226 311,840,687
$2,006,769,913

$1,451,655,095 215,138,768
$1,666,793,863

$1,532,126,099 164,092,308
$1,696,218,407

$1,520,911,684 164,092,294
$1,685,003,978

$1,336,520,096 41,982,670

$1,373,101,250 2,603,146
32,936,707

$1,391,950,658 3,007,691
28,568,139

$1,422,090,637 3,014,455
28,568,139

$1,548,997,661 3,063,194
26,759,553

$1,378,502,766 $1,408,641,103 $1,423,526,488 $1,453,673,231 $1,578,820,408

18,466 606

19,309 623

19,404 587

19,404 587

19,404 587

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Department of Insurance is accountable for upholding state laws regulating insurance, small loans, fire safety, and manufactured housing. The department organizes its efforts in fulfilling these responsibilities around five divisions.
INTERNAL ADMINISTRATION The Internal Administration program provides management,
policy direction, enforcement and administrative support for the department's programs which regulate companies and protect consumers in the areas of insurance, industrial loans, fire safety, manufactured housing, arson investigations, building inspections, and hazardous materials handling and storage. The program's activities include performing accounting, budgetary, personnel, and purchasing duties for all agency divisions. Additionally, the program oversees the establishment and implementation of department policies and procedures.
INSURANCE REGULATION The Insurance Regulation program is responsible for
administering Georgia insurance laws and regulations. Staff members process applications for insurance companies to conduct business in the state and insurance agent license applications. The program is also responsible for reviewing and approving insurance company rates and life, health, property and casualty policy forms as well as regulating group self-insurance funds.
The Industrial Loan Regulation program administers the Georgia Industrial Loan Act by performing examinations of all

accounts held by industrial loan companies (small loan companies making loans of $3,000 or less) licensed to do business in Georgia and accounting for all fees and taxes payable by such companies. Additionally, division staff members process applications for new industrial loan company licenses and investigate consumer complaints.
FIRE SAFETY AND MANUFACTURED HOUSING REGULATION The Fire Safety and Manufactured Housing Regulation program
administers and enforces compliance with state and federal laws regarding fire safety and manufactured housing. The program is charged with reviewing construction plans for public buildings and manufactured houses and ensuring that the plans meet fire prevention and protection standards. In addition, program staff members process applications for licenses and permits to use/store hazardous or physically unstable substances and materials. The program is also responsible for investigating suspicious fires in the state.
SPECIAL INSURANCE FRAUD UNIT The Special Insurance Fraud program investigates claims of
insurance fraud upon request. This program was established through enactment of HB 616 by the 1995 General Assembly with the goal of reducing the occurrence of insurance fraud and the resulting financial burden it places on businesses and consumers.
AUTHORITY State Constitution; Title 45-14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget
$17,686,741 $17,686,741
954,555 97,232
$18,738,528

FY 2008 Changes Recommended

$1,236,645 $1,236,645
$1,236,645

$18,923,386 $18,923,386
954,555 97,232
$19,975,173

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY DEPARTMENT (Information Only): Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2007 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 3% effective January 1, 2008 and provide for performance increases. 3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 16.713% to
22.843%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premiums. 5. Increase the Georgia Building Authority (GBA) real estate rental rate for office space.
Total Change

$133,663 267,436 716,408
79,620 39,518 $1,236,645

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

ADMINISTRATION

$155,359 $155,359

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$2,295,936 $2,295,936

FY 2008 Recommended
$2,451,295 $2,451,295

Purpose:

ENFORCEMENT
Provide legal advice and initiate legal proceedings with regard to enforcement of specific provisions of state law relating to insurance, industrial loan, fire safety and fraud.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of cases against insurance companies, agents, and other licensees
2. Number of enforcement actions taken against insurance agents

FY 2005 Actual 710
592

FY 2006 Actual 991
939

FY 2007 Estimated
773
742

FY 2008 Estimated
881
841

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

$55,571 $55,571

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$812,230 $812,230

FIRE SAFETY
Purpose: Create a fire safe environment in the state that protects the public from fire and limits the loss of life and property.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of persons trained in a fire safety house 2. Number of suspected criminal fire investigations

FY 2005 Actual 36,738 762

FY 2006 Actual 36,984 754

FY 2007 Estimated
39,000 889

FY 2008 Recommended
$867,801 $867,801
FY 2008 Estimated
42,000 1,049

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Increase the number of authorized motor vehicles in the Fire Safety program by 1 to reflect existing motor vehicle inventory. Total Change

$399,071 Yes
$399,071

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$5,134,731 954,555 97,232
$6,186,518

FY 2008 Recommended
$5,533,802 954,555 97,232
$6,585,589

INDUSTRIAL LOAN
Purpose: Protect customers by licensing, regulating, and examining finance companies that provide consumer loans of $3,000 or less.

Performance Measures:
1. Penalties collected from violators 2. Amount of refunds to consumers paid by finance
companies that have not complied with state law

FY 2005 Actual
$2,418,680 $167,939

FY 2006 Actual
$2,440,250 $228,649

FY 2007 Estimated $2,462,250 $240,080

FY 2008 Estimated $2,484,250 $252,084

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

$47,408 $47,408

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$723,126 $723,126

FY 2008 Recommended
$770,534 $770,534

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

INSURANCE REGULATION
Purpose: Ensure that licensed insurance entities maintain solvency, comply with state law and adopted rules, regulations, and standards.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of licensed insurance companies 2. Funds recovered on behalf of Georgia consumers
and health care practitioners
Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

FY 2005 Actual 1,576
$15,946,254

FY 2006 Actual 1,603
$20,220,524

FY 2007 Estimated
1,633 $22,000,000

FY 2008 Estimated
1,661 $24,000,000

$385,562 $385,562

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$5,617,954 $5,617,954

FY 2008 Recommended
$6,003,516 $6,003,516

SPECIAL FRAUD
Purpose: Identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud.

Performance Measures: 1. Funds collected from all indictable fraud cases

FY 2005 Actual
$9,445,754

FY 2006 Actual
$24,430,580

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

FY 2007 Estimated $7,940,000

FY 2008 Estimated $8,000,000
$193,674 $193,674

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$3,102,764 $3,102,764

FY 2008 Recommended
$3,296,438 $3,296,438

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DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contractual Services TOTAL FUNDS Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
Subtotal
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

FY 2005 Expenditures
$14,628,910 673,483 365,920 77,207 37,353 238,103 622,027 243,164 53,570
$16,939,737
$980,761 121,125
$1,101,886
$15,837,851
$15,837,851
310 51

FY 2006 Expenditures
$15,082,426 682,323 476,293 89,880 34,881 282,253 609,665 219,161 64,244 15,261
$17,556,387
$955,278 81,945
$1,037,223
$16,519,164
$16,519,164
310 51

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

$16,076,073 1,100,643

$16,209,736 1,100,643

$17,273,200 1,121,029

80,176 35,000 304,426 736,814 289,354

80,176 35,000 304,426 736,814 289,354

80,176 35,000 304,426 776,332 268,968

116,042 $18,738,528

116,042 $18,872,191

116,042 $19,975,173

$954,555 97,232
$1,051,787

$954,555 97,232
$1,051,787

$954,555 97,232
$1,051,787

$17,686,741

$17,820,404

$18,923,386

$17,686,741

$17,820,404

$18,923,386

310

310

310

51

52

52

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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
209

GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) serves as the primary state-level investigative and enforcement agency in Georgia's fight against crime and corruption. Upon request, the GBI provides investigative and enforcement support services to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies throughout Georgia. In addition to conducting general and specialized investigations, the GBI 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 813 employees. These employees are assigned to GBI Headquarters, 15 regional field offices, 3 regional drug enforcement offices and 7 regional crime laboratories through which the various support services are carried out.
GENERAL INVESTIGATION The Investigative Division, under the direction of the Deputy
Director for Investigations, is the largest division of the GBI. Operations are based out of regional offices, regional drug enforcement offices and other work units that provide specialized services in criminal investigations.
Special agents from the Investigative Division respond to requests for assistance from criminal justice officials to investigate major crimes such as: homicide, rape, child abuse, armed robbery, fraud, corruption, and other felonies. Investigations of crimes occurring on state property and drug investigations can be initiated without request.
The majority of the manpower resources of the investigative division are distributed among the 15 regional field offices and the 3 regional drug enforcement offices. The regional field offices conduct general investigations of all crimes. The regional drug enforcement offices investigate all levels of drug trafficking with an emphasis on major violators.
There are numerous specialized areas of operations: State Health Care Fraud Control Unit Financial Investigations Unit Intelligence Unit Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Forces Polygraph Unit Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center Special Operations Unit/Bomb Disposal Unit State Drug Task Force
FORENSIC SERVICES The Division of Forensic Sciences operates the headquarters
laboratory in Atlanta and seven regional laboratories in Savannah, Columbus, Augusta, Moultrie, Macon, Summerville and Cleveland.

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:
Implied Consent Criminalistics Photography DNA Database Toxicology Drug Identification Latent Prints Serology/DNA Firearms ID Questioned Documents Medical Examiner Services
GEORGIA CRIME INFORMATION CENTER The role of the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) includes
the operation of a statewide Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Network, linking criminal justice agencies to automated state and national information databases. GCIC is responsible for auditing all Georgia criminal justice agencies that are part of the CJIS network. GCIC also operates and maintains the central repository of criminal records for the State of Georgia, utilizing an Automated Fingerprint Identification System and linking with local law enforcement agencies and courts for real time updates of information. GCIC collects and maintains statistical data describing the extent and nature of reported crime and participates in the national uniform crime reporting system operated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. GCIC's newest services include the Georgia Sex Offender and Protective Order Registries.
AUTHORITY Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.
ATTACHED AGENCY The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council enhances the
effectiveness of Georgia's criminal justice system by building knowledge and partnerships among state and local government agencies and non-governmental organizations to develop and sustain results-driven programs, services and activities. It serves as the state administrative agency for numerous federal grant programs and manages state grant programs funded by the Georgia General Assembly. The council conducts planning, research and evaluation activities to improve criminal justice system operations and coordination. It operates Georgia's Crime Victims Compensation Program which utilizes federal funds and fee and fine proceeds to provide financial assistance to victims of violent crime.

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DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget
$65,881,591 $65,881,591
29,883,487 4,887,711
$100,652,789

FY 2008 Changes Recommended

$7,656,532 $7,656,532
$7,656,532

$73,538,123 $73,538,123
29,883,487 4,887,711
$108,309,321

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY DEPARTMENT (Information Only): Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2007 salary adjustment for the department ($642,104), Criminal Justice Coordinating Council ($4,500), and the 3% salary adjustment for Special Agent 1, Special Agent 2, Special Agent 3, ASAC/MultiJurisdic Task Force and Narcotic Agent ($190,579).
2. Provide for a general salary increase of 3% effective January 1, 2008 for the department ($795,071), Criminal Justice Coordinating Council ($7,145) provide for performance increases and for supplemental salary adjustments for employees in specified critical jobs.
3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums for the department
($2,084,402) and Criminal Justice Coordinating Council ($1,456) from 16.713% to 22.843%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums for the department ($435,821), and Criminal Justice
Coordinating Council ($2,597). Total Change

$837,183
802,216 2,085,858
438,418 $4,163,675

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:

ADMINISTRATION
Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Realize CNG savings by redirecting ($96,650) from the Administration program to the Regional Investigative Services program for costs associated with the Meth Force enhancement. 3. Provide funds for major repairs and renovations to statewide regional offices. 4. Provide funds for an electrical system upgrade at the headquarters facility. Total Change

$332,812 (96,650)
118,000 1,050,000 $1,404,162

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$9,634,077 $1,434 $6,812
$9,642,323

FY 2008 Recommended
$11,038,239 $1,434 $6,812
$11,046,485

CENTRALIZED SCIENTIFIC SERVICES
Purpose: Provide analysis of illicit and licit drugs, unknown substances, and fire debris evidence.

Performance Measures:
1. Customer Service: Percent of reports completed within 30 days
2. Percentage of medical (autopsy) examinations that are completed same day as received

FY 2005 Actual 48%
87%

FY 2006 Actual 58%
89%

FY 2007 Estimated
65%
90%

FY 2008 Estimated
70%
90%

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Recommended Change:
1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Realign personal services from Regional Forensic Services program to Centralized Scientific Services program to
accurately reflect program expenditures. 3. Realize CNG savings by redirecting funds from the Centralized Scientific Services program to the Regional
Investigative Services program for costs associated with the Meth Force enhancement. Total Change

$866,068 350,000
(77)
$1,215,991

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$12,605,551 3,601
$12,609,152

FY 2008 Recommended
$13,821,542 3,601
$13,825,143

CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SERVICES
Purpose: Provide fingerprint identification and processing of criminal history source documents to create and update criminal history records.

Performance Measures:
1. Maintain an accuracy rate of at least 97% for all criminal history information processed by the Georgia Crime Information Center repository
2. Protective orders and modifications entered into the registry within 24 hours of receipt

FY 2005 Actual 97%
100%

FY 2006 Actual 99%
100%

FY 2007 Estimated
97%
100%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Add funds to relocate servers and communication equipment located at GBI headquarters. 3. Realize CNG savings by redirecting funds from the Criminal Justice Information Services program to the Regional Investigative Services program for costs associated with the Meth Force enhancement. Total Change

FY 2008 Estimated
97%
100%
$580,857 225,131 (26,313)
$779,675

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$9,678,634 2,604
$9,681,238

FY 2008 Recommended
$10,458,309 2,604
$10,460,913

Purpose:

GEORGIA INFORMATION SHARING AND ANALYSIS CENTER (GISAC)
Assist all officials and agencies of the criminal justice system in the fulfillment of their varied responsibilities on a statewide basis by providing round-the-clock access to needed information.

Performance Measure:
1. Number of threat assessment investigations 2. Number of terror threat cases within Georgia

FY 2005 Actual N/A N/A

FY 2006 Actual 361 36

FY 2007 Estimated
300 36

FY 2008 Estimated
300 36

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

$66,255 $66,255

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Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$824,274 479
$824,753

REGIONAL FORENSIC SERVICES
Purpose: Provide pathology services to determine cause and manner of death.

Performance Measures:
1. Percentage of medical examinations completed same day as received
2. Number of services older than 30 days

FY 2005 Actual 92%
N/A

FY 2006 Actual 84%
626

FY 2007 Estimated
90%
250

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Realign personal services from Regional Forensic Services program to Centralized Scientific Services program to accurately reflect program expenditures. 3. Provide funds for major repairs and renovations to statewide regional offices. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$8,215,666 2,255
$8,217,921

REGIONAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES
Purpose: Identify, collect, preserve, and process evidence located during crime scene examinations.

Performance Measures:
1. Customer Service: Percentage of local agencies that rate the investigative assistance provided as good or better
2. Number of cases of Financial Investigations Unit, Regional Drug Enforcement, Regional Investigations, and State Drug Task Force
3. Number of arrests made for Financial Investigations Unit, Regional Drug Enforcement, Regional Investigations, and State Drug Task Force

FY 2005 Actual 82%
5,035
1,864

FY 2006 Actual 99%
4,415
1,517

FY 2007 Estimated
85%
3,919
1,475

Recommended Change:
1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Provide additional funds to add 6 special agent positions and fill 9 vacant special agent positions to investigate
methamphetamine-related crimes, including ($123,040) of the CNG savings. 3. Provide funds for an additional 8 special agent positions, add 4 computer forensic specialist positions and fill 1
computer specialist position to implement the Child Safety Initiative to investigate child internet predators and child pornography cases. 4. Provide funds to add 3 special agent positions to implement the Georgia SecureID initiative.

FY 2008 Recommended
$890,529 479
$891,008
FY 2008 Estimated
90% 250
$489,976 (350,000) 129,000 $268,976
FY 2008 Recommended
$8,484,642 2,255
$8,486,897
FY 2008 Estimated
90%
3,919
1,475
$1,668,000 1,009,979 845,791
201,996

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5. Transfer the Special Operations Unit (SOU) Program to Regional Investigative Services as a subprogram (Total Funds: $784,354).
6. Provide funds for major repairs and renovations to statewide regional offices. Total Change

784,154
236,000 $4,745,920

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$20,852,981 204,482
$21,057,463

FY 2008 Recommended
$25,598,901 204,682
$25,803,583

Purpose:

SPECIAL OPERATIONS UNIT
Respond on a statewide basis in order to render safe explosive devices of all types. Assist in the identification, arrest, and prosecution
of individuals.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of Bomb Responses handled by GBI Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU)
2. Number of responses for bomb calls, protective services, electronic services and intelligence ID team operations

FY 2005 Actual N/A
326

FY 2006 Actual 163
304

FY 2007 Estimated
161
300

FY 2008 Estimated
161
300

Recommended Change: 1. Transfer the Special Operations Unit (SOU) program to Regional Investigative Services as a subprogram (Total Funds: $784,354). Total Change

($784,154) ($784,154)

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$784,154 200
$784,354

FY 2008 Recommended
$0

STATE HEALTHCARE FRAUD UNIT
Purpose: Identify, arrest and prosecute providers of health care services who defraud the Medicaid Program.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of arrests as a result of investigations conducted
2. Number of criminal, civil or administrative actions taken
3. Number of State Healthcare Fraud investigations conducted
Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

FY 2005 Actual 17
N/A
N/A

FY 2006 Actual 23
66
126

FY 2007 Estimated
23
43
126

FY 2008 Estimated
23 43 126
$45,116 $45,116

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Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$1,124,121 387
$1,124,508

FY 2008 Recommended
$1,169,237 387
$1,169,624

TASK FORCES
Purpose: Provide the GBI supervisory support to 12 federally funded multi-jurisdictional drug task forces.

Performance Measures:
1. Number cases investigated by the task forces 2. Number of investigations resulting in arrest 3. Value of contraband seized

FY 2005 Actual 3,685 2,803
$21,540,960

FY 2006 Actual 3,507 3,176
$32,168,096

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

FY 2007 Estimated
3,602 2,803 $21,540,960

FY 2008 Estimated
3,745 2,915 $21,540,960
$98,893 $98,893

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$1,078,677 376
$1,079,053

FY 2008 Recommended
$1,177,570 376
$1,177,946

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Purpose:

CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL
Improve and coordinate criminal justice efforts throughout Georgia, help create safe and secure communities, and to award grants from Local Law Enforcement and Firefighter Fund.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of victims and/or cases served by grant funded programs

FY 2005 Actual
182,493

FY 2006 Actual
187,257

FY 2007 Estimated 189,757

FY 2008 Estimated 192,257

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Eliminate one-time funding for the Local Law Enforcement and Fire Protection Grant program. Total Change

$15,698 (200,000) ($184,302)

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$1,083,456 29,876,675
4,671,893 $35,632,024

FY 2008 Recommended
$899,154 29,876,675
4,671,893 $35,447,722

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

CAPITAL OUTLAY SUMMARY
Yr. 1. Design, construct, and equip a new Summerville Medical Examiners Office and Morgue, 20
Summerville, Chattooga County
Total

FY 2008

Principal $2,650,000

Debt Service $226,390

$2,650,000

$226,390

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DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources

FY 2005 Expenditures

Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Capital Outlay Contractual Services Evidence Purchased SUBTOTAL FUNDS (Excludes Attached Agencies) ATTACHED AGENCIES: Criminal Justice Coordinating Council TOTAL FUNDS Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
Subtotal

$49,957,443 9,683,996 609,504 976,905 1,694,536 1,191,739 1,385,904 1,629,884 4,726,235 28,836 5,363,900 682,080
$77,930,962
$48,613,039 $126,544,001
$50,692,733 12,445,615
$63,138,348

State General Funds

$63,405,653

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$63,405,653

Positions

829

Motor Vehicles

537

FY 2006 Expenditures
$49,798,535 9,666,436 684,293 1,234,842 1,928,161 8,764,742 878,263 1,241,087 3,182,914 104,886 2,470,709 302,840
$80,257,707
$43,290,518 $123,548,225
$52,293,644 8,633,194
$60,926,838
$62,621,387
$62,621,387
829 537

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

$49,611,016 5,714,940
478,341 269,210 1,081,519 353,688 3,898,295
3,325,089 288,667
$65,020,765
$35,632,024 $100,652,789
$29,883,487 4,887,711
$34,771,198
$65,881,591
$65,881,591
837 537

$50,443,699 5,714,940
478,341 269,210 1,081,519 353,688 3,898,295
3,325,089 288,667
$65,853,448
$35,636,524 $101,489,972
$29,883,487 4,887,711
$34,771,198
$66,718,774
$66,718,774
837 537

$54,924,969 7,687,536
478,341 269,210 1,196,637 353,688 3,880,775
483,000 3,298,776
288,667 $72,861,599
$35,447,722 $108,309,321
$29,883,487 4,887,711
$34,771,198
$73,538,123
$73,538,123
858 537

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DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) was created by the General Assembly during the 1992 session. The department's role is twofold:
Provide for the supervision, detention and rehabilitation of juvenile delinquents committed to the state's custody or supervision
Provide necessary public safety services by appropriately separating youth offenders from the community
The department accomplishes its mission through the operation of its five programs: Community Non-Secure Services, Community Supervision, Secure Detention, Secure Commitment and Administration. DJJ provides its services to nearly 60,000 youth every year and maintains a daily population of about 22,000. Youth who enter into the department's care include those sentenced to probation, short-term incarceration or committed to the state's custody as part of a long-term secure confinement plan.
Based on a needs assessment, youth placed in the department's care receive a variety of rehabilitative services, as well as required educational programming. The department operates as a separate state school district, and has received full Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) accreditation for both its regular and vocational education components. Juvenile offenders participate in many therapeutic and counseling programs that support their transition back into their communities and reduce the risk of future delinquent activity. One of the department's foremost principles is that of Balanced and Restorative Justice, a set of values that asks that the primary stakeholders in a crime be involved in repairing the harm caused and work to ensure that the community is a stronger place following the incident.
DJJ operates under the guidance of a 15-member board appointed by the Governor.
COMMUNITY NON-SECURE SERVICES AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
These programs house the services provided to youth offenders placed in community settings as a result of directives issued by the Juvenile Court system. A broad continuum of specific programs delivering supervisory and rehabilitative services are provided to these youthful offenders, including residential therapeutic treatment, wilderness programs, group homes, multi-systemic therapy services, intensive supervision programs and electronic monitoring. Some 20,000 youth reside in community-based settings on any given day while in the department's care.

The Community Supervision program contains all employees responsible for administering those programs housed within the Community Non-Secure Services program. Over 850 of the department's 4,200 staff members are part of the Community Supervision program. Most of these are juvenile probation and parole specialists, whose primary task is to supervise and maintain continuous interaction with youths placed in their charge.
SECURE DETENTION All of the state's 22 Regional Youth Detention Centers (RYDCs)
are included in the Secure Detention program. RYDC facilities are designed to provide a secure placement for youth awaiting formal adjudication for an offense. Nearly 1,700 staff work in these facilities, located across the state and housing an average daily population of approximately 1,200 youth.
SECURE COMMITMENT The state currently operates eight Youth Detention Campus
(YDC) facilities, which house juvenile offenders committed to the state for a maximum of two years, and those youth sentenced to a shortterm incarceration program for a maximum of 60 days. These facilities employ approximately 1,400 staff who provide services to an average daily population of nearly 1,000 youth.
Both RYDC and YDC facilities provide the youths housed therein with a variety of services, including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, counseling and other therapeutic programs.
ATTACHED AGENCY The Children and Youth Coordinating Council (CYCC) is
attached for administrative purposes to DJJ, and operates under the guidance of a 23 member board. The Council's goal is to assist local communities in preventing juvenile delinquency through the provision of state and federal grants, technical assistance and training of service providers.
CYCC currently funds 120 community-based programs in Georgia totaling approximately $6.7 million in five program areas: delinquency prevention and early intervention, enforcement of underage drinking laws, the Juvenile Accountability Block Grant (JABG), Title V prevention and abstinence education.
AUTHORITY Titles 15-11, 39-3, and 49-4A, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget
$297,707,111 $297,707,111
2,932,743 18,380,323 $319,020,177

FY 2008 Changes Recommended

$28,649,448 $28,649,448
(109,077)
$28,540,371

$326,356,559 $326,356,559
2,823,666 18,380,323 $347,560,548

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY DEPARTMENT (Information Only): Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2007 salary adjustment ($2,928,267) and the 3% salary adjustment for the juvenile correction officer 1, juvenile correction officer 2, transfer officer, juvenile probation and parole specialist 1, juvenile probation and parole specialist 2, and apprehensions law enforcement personnel ($1,144,318).
2. Provide for a general salary increase of 3% effective January 1, 2008, and provide for performance increases and for supplemental salary adjustments for employees in specified critical jobs.
3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 16.713% to 22.843%.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.
Total Change

$4,072,585
3,497,662 8,451,285 2,592,865 $18,614,397

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:

ADMINISTRATION
Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Realign program funds to associate expenditures with program activities and transfer $341,516 from the Secure Commitment program to the Administration program ($29,885) and to the Community Supervision program ($311,631).
3. Adjust department position count to accurately reflect the number of active employees. 4. Realign funds to provide for a full-time psychiatrist for behavioral health services in various secure facilities,
and add 1 position. 5. Realign funds to correctly associate regular operating expenses incurred by facility-based investigators to
actual program activities. Total Change

$1,077,409 29,885
Yes Yes 169,896 $1,277,190

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$26,855,168 199,673
$27,054,841

FY 2008 Recommended
$28,132,358 199,673
$28,332,031

Purpose:

COMMUNITY NON-SECURE SERVICES
Protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, and assist youth in becoming law-abiding citizens by providing nonhardware secure community-based residential placement or services for committed youth.

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Performance Measures:
1. Percent of youth served in the community 2. Percent of youth discharged from commitment to
department that are recommitted or resentenced within 1 year of release 3. Percent of youth discharged from commitment to department that are recommitted or resentenced within 3 years of release

FY 2005 Actual 41% 14%
43%

FY 2006 Actual 34% 14%
43%

FY 2007 Estimated
38% 13%
40%

FY 2008 Estimated
45% 12%
38%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Provide a 4% Consumer Price Index-based inflationary adjustment for vendors providing placement services.
3. Expand electronic monitoring services in the Community Non-Secure Services program to supervise an additional 60 youth per day in the community and prevent unnecessary secure facility placements. Total Change

$146,033 456,788 163,287
$766,108

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$46,017,480 10,002,619
$56,020,099

FY 2008 Recommended
$46,783,588 10,002,619
$56,786,207

Purpose:

COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
Protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, and assist youth in becoming law-abiding citizens.

Performance Measures:
1. Percent of youth served in the community 2. Percent of youth discharged from commitment to
department that are recommitted or resentenced within 1 year of release 3. Percent of youth discharged from commitment to department that are recommitted or resentenced within 3 years of release

FY 2005 Actual 41% 14%
43%

FY 2006 Actual 34% 13%
43%

FY 2007 Estimated
38% 13%
40%

FY 2008 Estimated
45% 12%
38%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Realign program funds to associate expenditures with program activities and transfer $341,516 from the Secure Commitment program to the Administration program ($29,885) and to the Community Supervision program ($311,631).
3. Annualize the cost for 30 intensive supervision program staff. 4. Provide 67 additional juvenile probation and parole staff in the Community Supervision program to supervise
and provide rehabilitative services to youth placed in community settings rather than secure facilities.
Total Change

$3,591,735 311,631
731,227 3,214,409 $7,849,002

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$42,739,092 4,354,901
$47,093,993

FY 2008 Recommended
$50,588,094 4,354,901
$54,942,995

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Purpose:

SECURE COMMITMENT
Protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions by providing temporary, secure, and safe care, and supervise of highrisk youth.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of escapes 2. Average utilization rate

FY 2005 Actual 1 97%

FY 2006 Actual 2 84%

FY 2007 Estimated
1 95%

FY 2008 Estimated
1 100%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Adjust department position count to accurately reflect the number of active employees. 3. Expand the 21st Century Learning Center After School Program to all YDC facilities to provide structured afterhours educational and recreational activities and limit the occurrence of disruptions and other incidents. 4. Expand the Think Exit at Entry academic and employment counseling program at various YDC facilities to provide transitional services to youth returning to the community. 5. Provide funding for substance abuse treatment programs at various YDC facilities to deter youth from engaging in further delinquent activity upon release. 6. Provide 9 juvenile correctional officer positions for those secure facilities unable to adequately provide required staffing patterns. 7. Provide 8 food service staff for full operation of kitchen and dining halls at the Bill Ireland and Eastman YDC facilities. 8. Continue funding to the Savannah River Challenge YDC facility to isolate lesser offenders sentenced to ShortTerm Program placements from more aggravated offenders in other YDC facilities. 9. Provide a 4% Consumer Price Index-based inflationary adjustment for vendors providing placement services.
10. Realign program funds to associate expenditures with program activities and transfer $341,516 from the Secure Commitment program to the Administration program ($29,885) and to the Community Supervision program ($311,631).
11. Realign funds to correctly associate regular operating expenses incurred by facility-based investigators to actual program activities.
12. Provide funds for increased utility costs. Total Change

$6,284,643 Yes
385,000 600,000 400,000 281,079 161,920 2,062,706 148,132 (341,516)
(84,948) 550,000 $10,447,016

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$85,728,300 1,071,666 2,206,194
$89,006,160

FY 2008 Recommended
$96,175,316 1,071,666 2,206,194
$99,453,176

Purpose:

SECURE DETENTION
Protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions by providing temporary, secure, and safe care, and supervise of highrisk youth.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of escapes 2. Utilization rate

FY 2005 Actual 3 105%

FY 2006 Actual 5 100%

FY 2007 Estimated
2 105%

FY 2008 Estimated
1 108%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Adjust department position count to accurately reflect the number of active employees.
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$7,506,915 Yes

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

3. Realign funds to correctly associate regular operating expenses incurred by facility-based investigators to actual program activities.
4. Provide a 4% Consumer Price Index-based inflationary adjustment for vendors providing placement services.
5. Provide funds for increased utility costs. Total Change

(84,948)
330,503 550,000 $8,302,470

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$94,966,201 1,616,936
$96,583,137

FY 2008 Recommended $103,268,671
1,616,936 $104,885,607

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Purpose:

CHILDREN AND YOUTH COORDINATING COUNCIL
Assist local communities in preventing and reducing juvenile delinquency.

Performance Measures:
1. Percent of abstinence education grants that achieve state objectives
2. Percent of clients indicating satisfaction with received CYCC services and programs

FY 2005 Actual 83%
96%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Realign program funds to match expenditures to activities. Total Change

FY 2006 Actual 64%
98%

FY 2007 Estimated
80%
90%

FY 2008 Estimated
80%
90%

$7,662 Yes
$7,662

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$1,400,870 1,861,077
$3,261,947

FY 2008 Recommended
$1,408,532 1,752,000
$3,160,532

CAPITAL OUTLAY SUMMARY

Yr.

1. Major repairs at various facilities statewide

5

2. Minor construction and renovations at various facilities statewide

5

3. Renovation of existing metro-area Department of Corrections facility to 80-bed YDC 20 facility

Total

FY 2008

Principal

Debt Service

$3,500,000

$798,000

5,000,000 6,795,000

1,140,000 580,497

$15,295,000

$2,518,497

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DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contractual Services Service Benefits for Children Children and Youth Grants Juvenile Justive Grants Institutional Repairs and Maintenance Utilities SUBTOTAL FUNDS (Excludes Attached Agencies) ATTACHED AGENCIES: Children and Youth Coordinating Council TOTAL FUNDS Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
Subtotal
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

FY 2005 Expenditures

FY 2006 Expenditures

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

$171,832,176 17,956,332 2,112,533 295,410 899,187 3,985,654 4,158,825 2,335,373 6,060,039 4,937,339 74,276,290 200,000 5,471,121 382,574 3,697,709
$298,600,562

$184,382,572 18,478,303 2,480,891 347,570 464,201 5,600,155 4,214,407 2,358,158 5,724,829 6,064,112 70,263,072 200,000 2,671,791 354,215 4,382,779
$307,987,055

$196,771,156 17,883,323
348,077 875,353 2,323,239 4,403,729 2,522,507
11,597,901 74,782,700
382,600 3,867,645 $315,758,230

$201,775,853 17,911,232
411,077 899,353 2,323,239 4,443,329 2,535,803
11,221,549 74,782,700
382,600 3,867,645 $320,554,380

$219,311,773 18,112,232
411,077 966,353 2,423,739 4,664,429 2,609,503
11,221,549 79,329,116
382,600 4,967,645 $344,400,016

$13,791,224 $312,391,786

$6,196,081 $314,183,136

$3,261,947 $319,020,177

$3,160,532 $323,714,912

$3,160,532 $347,560,548

$12,601,367 638,005
$13,239,372

$9,839,819 517,252
$10,357,071

$2,932,743 18,380,323 $21,313,066

$2,823,666 18,380,323 $21,203,989

$2,823,666 18,380,323 $21,203,989

$299,152,414 $303,826,065 $297,707,111 $302,510,923 $326,356,559

$299,152,414 $303,826,065 $297,707,111 $302,510,923 $326,356,559

4,293 276

4,267 276

4,375 260

4,591 266

4,675 266

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Commissioner

Marketing and Community Relations

Communications

Deputy Commissioner

Deputy Commissioner

Administrative Services

Workforce Services

Rehabilitative Services

Information Technology

Workforce Development

Financial Services

Safety Engineering

Human Resources
Intergovernmental Relations
Quality Assurance and Staff Development

Field Services
Employment and Training

Unemployment Insurance

Workforce Information and Analysis

Employment Services

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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's core businesses are economic stability, employment, employability and training assistance, medical and occupational rehabilitation, and workplace safety.
ECONOMIC STABILITY 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.
Disability Adjudication Services determines eligibility for Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Income benefits to ensure that individuals who are no longer eligible to receive these services discontinue receiving benefits.
The department also administers Georgia laws regulating the employment of children.
EMPLOYMENT, EMPLOYABILITY, AND TRAINING ASSISTANCE In a partnership with businesses and other community leaders,
the department provides job training to economically disadvantaged individuals, non-traditional employees, and dislocated workers to increase employment opportunities and improve the quality of the labor force in Georgia. The one-stop system delivers these comprehensive workforce development services to customers. For employers, the department provides "no cost" labor exchange services that include the maintenance of interstate and intrastate job banks, employment screening, on-the-job training programs, and tax credits though the Worker Opportunities Tax Credit Act.
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, including referring qualified applicants to employers, counseling and other services to help evaluate workers' job skills and better prepare them for available jobs, and referring clients to services provided by other agencies in the community, such as job training, adult education, vocational rehabilitation, veterans' programs, medical care, and supportive services.

The Division of Rehabilitation Services provides opportunities for work and personal independence for Georgians with disabilities. In pursuit of this goal, the division administers several programs: the Business Enterprise Program assists severely visually impaired individuals in becoming private vendors; Georgia Industries for the Blind provides employment for severely visually impaired and disabled individuals; Vocational Rehabilitation assists people with disabilities to go to work; and Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation.
Additionally, the department serves at-risk youth through its Jobs for Georgia Graduates program, which offers career exploration, leadership skill development, and mentoring services to assist high school students in completing their secondary education and to prepare them for higher education, military service, or employment.
Compiling and disseminating labor market information is another 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.
ROOSEVELT WARM SPRINGS INSTITUTE The institute, also a part of the Division of Rehabilitation Services,
is a statewide comprehensive rehabilitation facility serving people with severe disabilities. The goal of the institute is to increase the selfsufficiency of people with disabilities so they can better manage their disabilities, live independently, and maintain employment.
WORKPLACE SAFETY The department has regulatory responsibility for equipment such
as elevators, escalators, safety glass, amusement and carnival rides, high voltage apparatus, boilers, and pressure vessels.
AUTHORITY Titles 8, 30-2, 34, 39 and 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. The U.S. Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; Georgia Rehabilitation Act. Public Laws 93-112, 93-516, 94-230, 95-602, 98221, 99-506, 100-230 and the Social Security Act, as amended.

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget
$51,657,624 $51,657,624 260,940,826
40,798,678 $353,397,128

FY 2008 Changes Recommended

$5,386,670 $5,386,670
$5,386,670

$57,044,294 $57,044,294 260,940,826
40,798,678 $358,783,798

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY DEPARTMENT (Information Only): Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2007 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 3% effective January 1, 2008 and provide for performance increases. 3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 16.713% to 22.843%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.
Total Change

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:

ADMINISTRATION - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes through collected funds. 2. Provide funds collected from administrative assessments and penalties and interest to fund departmental operations. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$3,221,668 10,607,019 $13,828,687

ADMINISTRATION - DIVISION OF REHABILITATION
Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$2,194,180 1,383,518
$3,577,698

$351,214 639,528
1,673,504 1,037,267 $3,701,513
$258,925 167,327
$426,252
FY 2008 Recommended
$3,647,920 10,607,019 $14,254,939
$102,072 $102,072
FY 2008 Recommended
$2,296,252 1,383,518
$3,679,770

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Purpose:

BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM
Assist people who are blind in becoming successful contributors to the state's economy.

Performance Measures:
1. Percent of new blind vendors 2. Amount collected in total sales

FY 2005 Actual 5%
$11,259,727

FY 2006 Actual 6.5%
$11,442,499

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

FY 2007 Estimated
3% $11,714,922

FY 2008 Estimated
3% $11,714,922

$21,217 $21,217

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$420,302 1,316,085 $1,736,387

FY 2008 Recommended
$441,519 1,316,085 $1,757,604

Purpose:

COMMISSION ON WOMEN
Advance the health, education, economic, social, and legal status of women in Georgia.

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$93,172 $93,172

FY 2008 Recommended
$93,172 $93,172

Purpose:

DISABILITY ADJUDICATION SECTION
Efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens can obtain support.

Performance Measures:
1. Percent of disability benefit determinations shown to be correct in federal quality reviews
2. Average time in days for processing a federal disability claim

FY 2005 Actual 92.3%
100.6

FY 2006 Actual 92.3%
90.0

FY 2007 Estimated
93%
89.0

Program Budget:
Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$55,598,820 $55,598,820

FY 2008 Estimated
93%
88.0
FY 2008 Recommended
$55,598,820 $55,598,820

Purpose:

GEORGIA INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND
Employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities in Bainbridge and Griffin.

Performance Measures:
1. Percent of labor performed by individuals who are legally blind
2. Number of blind persons employed

FY 2005 Actual 81%
96

FY 2006 Actual 81%
95

FY 2007 Estimated
75%
100

FY 2008 Estimated
75%
100

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$710,134 11,099,375 $11,809,509

Purpose:

LABOR MARKET INFORMATION
Collect, analyze, and publish a wide array of information about the state's labor market.

Performance Measures:
1. Percent response rate to the federal Occupational Employment Statistics survey

FY 2005 Actual 80%

FY 2006 Actual 84%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes through collected funds. Total Change

FY 2007 Estimated
75%

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$682,353 2,249,873 $2,932,226

Purpose:

ROOSEVELT WARM SPRINGS INSTITUTE
Empower individuals with disabilities to achieve personal independence.

Performance Measures:
1. Percent of patients with a physical disability who demonstrate an increase in functional gain between admission and discharge

FY 2005 Actual 94%

FY 2006 Actual 87%

FY 2007 Estimated
90%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Provide funds for 4 positions and operating expenses for the new outpatient clinic at Blanchard Hall. 3. Transfer remaining funds for the American Association of Adapted Sports Program to the Department of Human Resources. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$6,498,634 6,447,042
18,893,087 $31,838,763

$349,712 $349,712
FY 2008 Recommended
$1,059,846 11,099,375 $12,159,221
FY 2008 Estimated
75%
$61,593 $61,593
FY 2008 Recommended
$743,946 2,249,873 $2,993,819
FY 2008 Estimated
90%
$434,611 255,700 (5,797)
$684,514
FY 2008 Recommended
$7,183,148 6,447,042
18,893,087 $32,523,277

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Purpose:

SAFETY INSPECTIONS
Promote and protect public safety, provide training and information on workplace exposure to hazardous chemicals, and promote industrial safety.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of elevator and escalator inspections conducted by state inspectors
2. Number of boiler and pressure vessel inspections conducted by state inspectors

FY 2005 Actual
28,572
5,556

FY 2006 Actual
28,751
4,826

FY 2007 Estimated
30,188
4,913

FY 2008 Estimated
31,697
4,913

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes through collected funds.
Total Change

$231,753 $231,753

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$2,701,779 168,552
$2,870,331

FY 2008 Recommended
$2,933,532 168,552
$3,102,084

Purpose:

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
Enhance Georgia's economic strength by collecting unemployment insurance taxes from Georgia's employers and distributing unemployment benefits to eligible claimants.

Performance Measures:
1. Average duration of unemployment insurance benefits in weeks
2. Percent of unemployment insurance benefits recipients who are paid accurately

FY 2005 Actual 12.3
94%

FY 2006 Actual 11.1
92%

FY 2007 Estimated
11.5
91.5%

FY 2008 Estimated
11.5
91.5%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes through collected funds. 2. Provide funds collected from administrative assessments and penalties and interest to fund departmental operations. Total Change

$898,617 462,693
$1,361,310

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$10,212,853 36,610,816
$46,823,669

FY 2008 Recommended
$11,574,163 36,610,816
$48,184,979

Purpose:

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work.

Performance Measures:

FY 2005 Actual
230

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FY 2007 Estimated

FY 2008 Estimated

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

1. Percent of clients who obtain and retain employment for at least 90 days during the year

54%

57%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Realize CNG savings by reducing telecommunications ($12,438) and computer charges ($11,711). Total Change

55%

55%
$699,751 (24,149)
$675,602

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$17,168,678 66,344,924 2,506,216
$86,019,818

FY 2008 Recommended
$17,844,280 66,344,924 2,506,216
$86,695,420

Purpose:

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Assist employers and job seekers with job matching services and promote economic growth and development.

Performance Measures:
1. Percent of adults employed 90 days following Workforce Investment Act services
2. Percent of youth who obtain a job, earn a credential, or further their education following Workforce Investment Act services

FY 2005 Actual 89%
91%

FY 2006 Actual 86%
91%

FY 2007 Estimated
85%
88%

FY 2008 Estimated
85%
88%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes through collected funds. 2. Provide funds collected from administrative assessments and penalties and interest to fund departmental operations. Total Change

$643,262 829,383
$1,472,645

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$7,753,871 80,214,177
8,300,000 $96,268,048

FY 2008 Recommended
$9,226,516 80,214,177
8,300,000 $97,740,693

CAPITAL OUTLAY SUMMARY
1. Design, construction, and equipment for new Vocational Rehabilitation Residence Hall at Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation using federal matching funds. Total

FY 2008

Yr.

Principal

20

$9,935,000

Debt Service $848,747

$9,935,000

$848,747

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DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Capital Outlay Contractual Services Special Purpose Contracts Purchase of Service Contracts Payments to State Treasury Case Services WIA Contracts TOTAL FUNDS Less: Federal Funds Other Funds Indirect DOAS Funding
Subtotal
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

FY 2005 Expenditures
$186,649,862 30,007,391 3,710,247 34,156 3,556,194 8,938,311 11,660,805 8,044,749 9,029,565 789,048 19,560,357 1,521,364 12,986,814 1,287,478 38,590,180 72,276,624
$408,643,145
$300,788,294 59,375,027 150,000
$360,313,321
$48,329,824
$48,329,824
3,882 84

FY 2006 Expenditures
$186,226,653 29,023,215 4,545,446 13,459 2,179,006 9,704,431 10,844,055 6,162,117 9,583,065 5,573,382 18,702,234 1,812,233 13,801,113 1,287,478 38,234,693 61,227,778
$398,920,357
$297,963,136 47,160,008
$345,123,144
$53,797,213
$53,797,213
3,887 84

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

$179,245,483 26,521,574

$187,287,006 26,889,937

$184,331,089 26,692,459

93,953 1,658,028 4,889,207 9,239,241 5,116,765

93,953 2,012,128 4,946,438 9,627,266 5,390,665

93,953 1,685,618 4,888,258 9,314,579 5,125,880

350,000 15,023,143
1,234,116 12,933,949
1,287,478 41,304,191 54,500,000 $353,397,128

350,000 15,151,294
1,234,116 12,933,949
1,287,478 41,304,191 54,500,000 $363,008,421

350,000 15,042,228
1,234,116 12,933,949
1,287,478 41,304,191 54,500,000 $358,783,798

$260,940,826 40,798,678

$260,940,826 40,798,678

$260,940,826 40,798,678

$301,739,504

$301,739,504

$301,739,504

$51,657,624

$61,268,917

$57,044,294

$51,657,624

$61,268,917

$57,044,294

3,890 84

3,894 84

3,894 84

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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
233

DEPARTMENT OF LAW
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Department of Law, headed by the Attorney General, provides legal representation and advice to the departments, officials, and employees of the executive branch of state government. The Attorney General is a constitutional officer elected to a 4 year term in the same general election as the Governor.
The Department of Law represents the state in any civil and criminal case to which the state is a party, in all capital felony actions before the Georgia Supreme Court, and in all actions before the Supreme Court of the United States.
As the chief legal officer of the state and the legal advisor to the executive branch of state government, it is the duty of the Attorney General to provide opinions on any question of law involving the interests of the state or duties of any department. It is also the responsibility of the Attorney General to prepare and review contracts and other legal documents in which the state is interested and to draft proposed legislation or rules and regulations for state departments.
The Attorney General, as head of the Department of Law and chief legal officer of the state, is authorized to institute and conduct

investigations at any time into the affairs of the state and its departments and agencies or the official conduct of any state official or employee, as well as the affairs of any person, firm, or corporation for violations in their dealings with the state. The Attorney General is also vested with complete and exclusive authority and jurisdiction in all matters of law relating to state authorities.
The Department of Law is organized into 5 legal divisions and an operations division, all of which are headed by the Attorney General. The specialized legal divisions Regulated Industries and Professions, Commercial Transactions and Litigation, Criminal Justice, General Litigation, and Government Services provide a full range of legal services to state departments, agencies, authorities, boards, bureaus, commissions, and institutions. These Executive Branch entities reimburse the department for the litigation expenses incurred, such as court costs, witness fees, filing costs, and reporting costs. In addition, the Special Prosecutions Unit carries out the prosecutorial functions vested in the Department of Law.
AUTHORITY Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget
$14,670,539 $14,670,539
21,826,240 $36,496,779

FY 2008 Changes Recommended

$3,792,223 $3,792,223
$3,792,223

$18,462,762 $18,462,762
21,826,240 $40,289,002

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY DEPARTMENT (Information Only): Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2007 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 3% effective January 1, 2008 and provide for performance increases. 3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 16.713% to 22.843%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums. 5. Increase the Georgia Building Authority (GBA) real estate rental rate for office space.
Total Change

$395,883 265,122 629,919 42,791 52,801
$1,386,516

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:

Purpose:

LAW
Serve the citizens of the State of Georgia by providing legal representation of the highest quality to the agencies, officers, and employees of state government.

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Provide funds for 20 attorneys, 6 paralegals, and 3 secretaries to enable the department to reduce the need for special assistant attorney general's services and to deliver in-house legal services in a more timely manner. Total Change

$1,386,516 2,405,707
$3,792,223

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$14,670,539 21,826,240
$36,496,779

FY 2008 Recommended
$18,462,762 21,826,240
$40,289,002

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DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contractual Services Books for State Library TOTAL FUNDS Less: Other Funds
Subtotal
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

FY 2005 Expenditures
$15,041,138 712,385 155,998 18,530 297,093 856,234 145,206
33,388,656
99,935 $50,715,175
$37,404,318 $37,404,318
$13,310,857
$13,310,857
192 1

FY 2006 Expenditures
$15,537,760 942,599 205,708 50,196 382,703 822,865 134,329
36,526,845
$54,603,005
$40,776,435 $40,776,435
$13,826,570
$13,826,570
192 1

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

$14,635,788 987,345

$15,031,671 987,345

$18,058,228 1,275,327

388,425 991,559 143,662

388,425 991,559 143,662

29,000 388,425 1,044,360 143,662

19,350,000

19,350,000

19,350,000

$36,496,779

$36,892,662

$40,289,002

$21,826,240 $21,826,240

$21,826,240 $21,826,240

$21,826,240 $21,826,240

$14,670,539

$15,066,422

$18,462,762

$14,670,539

$15,066,422

$18,462,762

192

192

221

1

1

1

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MERIT SYSTEM OF PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
237

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 agency is also the state's central recordkeeping agency for state employee data and the central means of monitoring state personnel practices.
COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE The Commissioner's Office provides overall direction, leadership,
and management of the agency. Functions covered by the office include legal services, marketing and public relations, and policy analysis and development. The office also coordinates requests for proposal processes for statewide benefit plans and contract negotiations and management.
INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY The Information and Technology division furnishes administrative
and technology support to the Georgia Merit System and, to a lesser degree, other state agencies. Technology services provided by the division include long-range information planning, design and maintenance of the FLEX system that supports the Flexible Benefits program, and design and maintenance of custom applications (PM Tools, Atlas, etc.) used by the Georgia Merit System and other state agencies.
FINANCIAL SERVICES The Financial Services division provides the accounting and
budgeting function for the agency, including financial activity for the Flexible Benefits program. Additionally, the division is responsible for implementing the agency's financial policies and procedures.
WORKFORCE TOTAL REWARDS The Compensation and Staffing division assists state agencies
with recruiting, hiring, and retaining employees. Staff members

perform job market research and analysis, develop and implement equitable pay and rewards processes, and design and administer competency-based screening procedures. The section is also responsible for conducting evaluations of agency personnel practices.
The Employee Benefits division administers the Flexible Benefits Plan available to state employees. The plan includes benefits such as group term and dependent life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance, legal insurance, and medical and childcare spending accounts. Staff members maintain employee eligibility records, monitor contractors, and work to improve benefit plans and products.
WORKFORCE SERVICES The Customer Services division is responsible for managing the
state's charitable contributions, employee recognition, and employee suggestion programs. In addition, staff members provide counseling and education on equal employment opportunity and management and employee relations issues. Employees of the division also assist state agencies with general human resource services such as personnel policy consultation and rule interpretation.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT The Training and Organization Development division is
responsible for providing training and workforce development assessments, production and delivery of skill-based employee training programs, management training on the state's pay for performance and results-based budgeting processes, and assistance to agencies in development and implementation of customized performance improvement strategies. This section also coordinates agency use of the Georgia Merit System Training Center.
AUTHORITY Titles 20 and 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget
$14,576,477 $14,576,477

Changes $0 $0

FY 2008 Recommended
$14,576,477 $14,576,477

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY DEPARTMENT (Information Only): Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2007 salary adjustment (Other Funds: $99,209). 2. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 16.713% to 22.843%
(Other Funds: $395,324). 3. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums (Other Funds: $51,083). 4. Increase the Georgia Building Authority (GBA) real estate rental rate for office space (Other Funds $29,586).
Total Change

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:

ADMINISTRATION
Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes (Other Funds: $188,142). Total Change

Program Budget:
Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$5,654,543 $5,654,543

Purpose:

RECRUITMENT AND STAFFING SERVICES
Provide a central point of contact for the general public seeking employment with the State.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of state agencies and entities using TheJobSite for job vacancy posting and applicant tracking
2. Percent change in number of jobs applied for on TheJobSite

FY 2005 Actual 70
2%

FY 2006 Actual 75
-1%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes (Other Funds: $67,960). Total Change

FY 2007 Estimated
75
5%

Program Budget:
Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$1,177,804 $1,177,804

Yes Yes Yes Yes
$0
Yes $0
FY 2008 Recommended
$5,654,543 $5,654,543
FY 2008 Estimated
75
5%
Yes $0
FY 2008 Recommended
$1,177,804 $1,177,804

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Purpose:

TOTAL COMPENSATION AND REWARDS
Ensure fair and consistent employee compensation practices across state agencies.

Performance Measures:
1. Percent of participants who rate the Flexible Benefits Plan as a good value in terms of product, cost, and services offered

FY 2005 Actual 62%

FY 2006 Actual 82%

FY 2007 Estimated
85%

FY 2008 Estimated
85%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes (Other Funds: $138,165). Total Change

Yes $0

Program Budget:
Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$4,142,622 $4,142,622

FY 2008 Recommended
$4,142,622 $4,142,622

Purpose:

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND ALIGNMENT
Provide continuous opportunities for state employees to grow and develop professionally, resulting in increased productivity for state agencies and entities.

Performance Measures:
1. Percent of employees who responded that their leadership skills improved because of skills acquired from leadership development training
2. Number of employees receiving leadership development training

FY 2005 Actual 94%
2,558

FY 2006 Actual 97%
3,637

FY 2007 Estimated
85%
2,686

FY 2008 Estimated
85%
2,686

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes (Other Funds: $181,205). Total Change

Yes $0

Program Budget:
Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$3,601,508 $3,601,508

FY 2008 Recommended
$3,601,508 $3,601,508

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DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contractual Services Payments to State Treasury Transfers TOTAL FUNDS Less: Other Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions

FY 2005 Expenditures
$8,150,136 849,491 89,247
1,776,111 707,103 163,571 150,856
1,243,007 691,601
$13,821,123
$13,821,124
$0
149

FY 2006 Expenditures
$7,744,021 1,072,309 70,296
3,813,102 717,477 132,916 215,086
4,002,561 841,601
$18,609,370
$18,609,370
$0
138

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

$8,660,823 776,898

$8,760,032 776,898

$8,660,823 776,898

20,000 376,154 812,042 622,954

20,000 376,154 812,042 622,954

20,000 376,154 812,042 622,954

1,716,005

1,716,005

1,716,005

1,591,601 $14,576,477

1,591,601 $14,675,686

1,591,601 $14,576,477

$14,576,477

$14,675,686

$14,576,477

$0

$0

$0

133

133

133

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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
242

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Department of Natural Resources provides natural resource development, management, and protection services to Georgia's citizens and local governments. These services include the operation of state parks and historic sites; management and protection of wildlife and coastal resources; enforcement of wildlife, boating safety, and environmental laws; promotion of 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.
PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC SITES This program 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 10 million visitors during FY 2006. The program manages over 72,000 acres with such amenities as campgrounds, cottages, lodges, swimming pools, group camps and golf courses.
WILDLIFE RESOURCES Lands and freshwater habitats are managed by Wildlife
Resources for public hunting, fishing and educational purposes. This program also 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 program manages public fishing areas and wildlife management areas, and produces fish in state hatcheries.
COASTAL RESOURCES The primary objectives of this program 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 This program is largely a regulatory body whose main objective is
to enforce state and federal laws, rules and regulations regarding water quality, water supply, air quality, solid waste, and hazardous waste. These objectives are accomplished through a permitting process coupled with monitoring, inspection, investigation and enforcement activities. The program also manages the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund and the Solid Waste Trust Fund.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION This program 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 This program 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 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.
The Georgia Agrirama Development Authority serves as the state's official museum of agriculture and features a historic village depicting life in late 19th century agrarian Georgia.
The Georgia State Games Commission promotes amateur athletic competition through the Georgia State Games.
The Jekyll Island State Park Authority is responsible for the development and operation of tourism, convention, and recreational areas and facilities on the island.
The Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority is responsible for managing, through contract, the development and operation of tourism, convention, and recreational areas and facilities on the islands.
The Oconee River Greenway Authority is responsible for preserving greenspace along the Oconee River.
The Southwest Georgia Rail Excursion Authority is an economic development initiative that seeks to bring tourists through historic middle Georgia.
The Stone Mountain Memorial Association is responsible for managing, through contract, the operation of tourism, convention, and recreational areas and facilities at the mountain.
AUTHORITY Titles 8, 12, 16, 27, 31, 43, 44, 46 and 52, Official Code of Georgia Annotated and Public Laws 92-500, 93-523, 88-206, 94-580.

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget
$109,447,299 $109,447,299
9,996,755 25,491,011 $144,935,065

FY 2008 Changes Recommended

$19,660,662 $19,660,662
(432,213) $19,228,449

$129,107,961 $129,107,961
9,996,755 25,058,798 $164,163,514

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY DEPARTMENT (Information Only): Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2007 salary adjustment for the department ($1,276,325), the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority ($11,000) and the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority ($6,000).
2. Provide for a general salary increase of 3% effective January 1, 2008, provide for performance increases and for supplemental salary adjustments for employees in specified critical jobs for the department ($1,641,445), the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority ($11,352) and the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority ($11,021).
3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 16.713% to 22.843% for the department ($3,391,276), the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority ($28,921) and the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority ($27,531).
4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums for the department ($1,467,383), the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority ($26,997) and the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority ($5,888).
5. Increase the Georgia Building Authority (GBA) real estate rental rate for office space.
Total Change

$1,293,325 1,663,818
3,447,728
1,500,268 83,446
$7,988,585

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:
ADMINISTRATION
Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Redistribute funds provided in FY 2007 for GBA rent to accurately reflect expenditures. Total Change

$670,386 111,920
$782,306

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$10,059,057 $10,059,057

FY 2008 Recommended
$10,841,363 $10,841,363

Purpose:

COASTAL RESOURCES
Balance economic development in Georgia's coastal zone with the preservation of natural, environmental, historic, archaeological, and recreational resources for the benefit of Georgia's present and future generations.

Performance Measures:
1. Percent of state-owned coastal boat ramps in safe operational condition
2. Acres certified for public shellfish harvest

FY 2005 Actual 93%
15,032

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Eliminate one-time funding for a marina and dock permitting study. 3. Eliminate funding provided to raise sunken boats.

FY 2006 Actual 93%
16,000

FY 2007 Estimated
96%
16,500

FY 2008 Estimated
96%
16,500
$166,913 (50,000)
(180,000)

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4. Provide funds to renovate aging coastal docks. Total Change

1,350,000 $1,286,913

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$2,720,618 170,862
$2,891,480

FY 2008 Recommended
$4,007,531 170,862
$4,178,393

Purpose:

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Help provide Georgia's citizens with clean air, clean water, healthy lives and productive land by assuring compliance with environmental laws and by assisting others to do their part for a better environment.

Performance Measures:
1. Gallons per day per capita use of ground water 2. Customer Service: Percent of customers seeking
stream bank variances who rate the service they receive as timely, more easily understood, and courteous 3. Average number of months to make a determination on a stream buffer variance request

FY 2005 Actual 55 N/A

FY 2006 Actual 56 N/A

5

5

FY 2007 Estimated
54 80%
4

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Redistribute funds provided in FY 2007 for GBA rent to accurately reflect expenditures. 3. Support development of total maximum daily loads (TMDL), including funds for equipment and 1 new vehicle, for specific pollutants on Lakes Lanier and Allatoona, to improve water quality and provide for additional economic development opportunities in affected areas. 4. Add 6 new erosion and sedimentation inspectors to address needs in high-growth areas of the state. 5. Eliminate contract funds for soil erosion and sedimentation certification training. Total Change

FY 2008 Estimated
53 80%
3
$2,720,499 (125,624) 680,000
300,000 (100,000) $3,474,875

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$27,532,122 3,363,161 6,797,557
$37,692,840

FY 2008 Recommended
$31,006,997 3,363,161 6,797,557
$41,167,715

HAZARDOUS WASTE TRUST FUND
Purpose: Investigate and clean up abandoned hazardous sites.

Performance Measures:
1. Hazardous waste clean-up projects in progress during fiscal year

FY 2005 Actual 338

FY 2006 Actual 415

FY 2007 Estimated
435

FY 2008 Estimated
455

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$7,600,000 $7,600,000

FY 2008 Recommended
$7,600,000 $7,600,000

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HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Purpose: Identify, protect and preserve Georgia's historical sites for the enjoyment of present and future generations.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of properties listed in the National Historic Register that could qualify for tax benefits

FY 2005 Actual 63,917

FY 2006 Actual 65,677

FY 2007 Estimated
67,500

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

FY 2008 Estimated
69,000
$135,190 $135,190

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$2,001,760 490,000
$2,491,760

FY 2008 Recommended
$2,136,950 490,000
$2,626,950

Purpose:

LAND CONSERVATION
Provide a framework within which developed and rapidly developing counties and their municipalities can preserve community green space.

Performance Measures:
1. Acres of real property successfully negotiated and acquired

FY 2005 Actual 1,411

FY 2006 Actual 17,694

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Redistribute funds provided in FY 2007 for GBA rent to accurately reflect expenditures. Total Change

FY 2007 Estimated
15,526

FY 2008 Estimated
15,526

$36,989 6,127
$43,116

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$466,380 $466,380

FY 2008 Recommended
$509,496 $509,496

PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC SITES
Purpose: Increase public awareness of the opportunities at state parks and historic sites throughout Georgia.

Performance Measures:
1. Average annual occupancy at state park cottages 2. Customer Service: Percent of customer comments
indicating their overall park experience was good, very good, or excellent 3. Park, recreation and historic site visitation
Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes.

FY 2005 Actual 49% 99%

FY 2006 Actual 52% 97%

11,487,932

10,284,674

FY 2007 Estimated
52% 99%
10,284,674

FY 2008 Estimated
52% 99%
10,284,674
$1,641,947

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2. Transfer the FY 2007 pay raise for law enforcement to Wildlife Resources to accurately reflect expenditures. 3. Redistribute funds provided in FY 2007 for GBA rent to accurately reflect expenditures. 4. Transfer the contract with the Georgia Historical Society for new historic markers to the Department of Economic
Development. 5. Replace the elevated bond repayment from the Jekyll Island Authority with state general funds. 6. Provide funds for 33 vacant positions to expand operating hours and enhance customer service in state parks. 7. Provide funds to repair and renovate cottages and campgrounds in state parks. 8. Realize CNG savings by reducing regular operating expenses.
Total Change

(66,485) 14,982 (60,000)
100,000 990,000 2,000,000
(1,387) $4,619,057

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$19,141,038 845,941
17,979,882 $37,966,861

FY 2008 Recommended
$23,760,095 845,941
17,879,882 $42,485,918

POLLUTION PREVENTION ASSISTANCE
Purpose: Reduce pollution by providing non-regulatory assistance.

Performance Measures:
1. Percent of on-site assessment clients that implement at least 1 waste reduction or natural resource conservation recommendation

FY 2005 Actual 75%

FY 2006 Actual 77%

FY 2007 Estimated
77%

FY 2008 Estimated
77%

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$16,075 103,913 $119,988

FY 2008 Recommended
$16,075 103,913 $119,988

Purpose:

SOLID WASTE TRUST FUND
Provide a funding source to administer the Scrap Tire Management Program, enable emergency, preventative and corrective actions at solid waste disposal facilities, and promote statewide recycling and waste reduction programs.

Performance Measures:
1. Percent of regulated solid waste facilities operating in compliance with environmental standards

FY 2005 Actual 89%

FY 2006 Actual 89%

FY 2007 Estimated
90%

FY 2008 Estimated
90%

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$6,000,000 $6,000,000

FY 2008 Recommended
$6,000,000 $6,000,000

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Purpose:

WILDLIFE RESOURCES
Regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft in Georgia, protect non-game and endangered wildlife, and maintain public education and law enforcement programs.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of dollars generated for Georgia's economy per dollar of state funds spent on fisheries management and fishing
2. Customer Service: Percent of hunters who rate their hunting experience as satisfactory or better

FY 2005 Actual 232
84%

FY 2006 Actual 214
85%

FY 2007 Estimated
218
85%

FY 2008 Estimated
223
85%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Transfer the FY 2007 pay raise for law enforcement from Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites to accurately reflect expenditures.
3. Redistribute funds provided in FY 2007 for GBA rent to accurately reflect expenditures. 4. Realize CNG savings by reducing regular operating expenses. 5. Develop the "Go Fish Georgia" education center, state park, bass trail, and improve fishing and recreation access
to promote and improve boating and fishing tourism as a means of enhancing economic development in communities around the state. 6. Provide funds for 11 vacant positions that directly impact customer service through law enforcement protection and management of wildlife areas.
Total Change

$2,487,951 66,485
(7,405) (1,387) 6,000,000
440,000
$8,985,644

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$30,874,291 5,126,791 277,446
$36,278,528

FY 2008 Recommended
$39,859,935 5,126,791 277,446
$45,264,172

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Purpose:

PAYMENTS TO GEORGIA AGRICULTURAL EXPOSITION AUTHORITY
Showcase the state's agriculture and agribusiness, promote the agricultural achievement of Georgia's young people, provide a center for diverse activities, and stage and promote a statewide fair.

Performance Measures:
1. Overall fair attendance 2. Overall non-fair attendance

FY 2005 Actual
390,213 485,500

FY 2006 Actual
400,615 440,000

FY 2007 Estimated
408,000 475,000

FY 2008 Estimated
418,000 490,000

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

$78,270 $78,270

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$1,641,634 $1,641,634

FY 2008 Recommended
$1,719,904 $1,719,904

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Purpose:

PAYMENTS TO GEORGIA AGRIRAMA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Collect, display, and preserve material culture of Georgia's agriculture and rural history and present to the general public and school groups.

Performance Measures: 1. Overall attendance

FY 2005 Actual 31,550

FY 2006 Actual 38,123

FY 2007 Estimated
33,000

FY 2008 Estimated
35,000

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Increase state funds to reflect ongoing operating expenses for the new multipurpose building and recreational vehicle park. 3. Provide funds for the development of a business, marketing, and facilities master plan. Total Change

$50,440 155,000
100,000 $305,440

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$872,211 $872,211

FY 2008 Recommended
$1,177,651 $1,177,651

GEORGIA STATE GAMES COMMISSION
Purpose: Improve the physical fitness of Georgians.

Performance Measures: 1. Number of participants in the Georgia Games

FY 2005 Actual 8,435

FY 2006 Actual 8,125

FY 2007 Estimated
9,000

FY 2008 Estimated
9,000

Recommended Change: 1. Eliminate funds, 1 position and 4 motor vehicles (Total Funds: $382,362). Total Change

($50,149) ($50,149)

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$50,149 332,213 $382,362

FY 2008 Recommended
$0 0
$0

PAYMENTS TO LAKE ALLATOONA PRESERVATION AUTHORITY

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$100,000 $100,000

FY 2008 Recommended
$100,000 $100,000

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Purpose:

PAYMENTS TO SOUTHWEST GEORGIA RAIL EXCURSION AUTHORITY
Construct, finance, operate, and develop a rail passenger excursion project utilizing state-owned railway in Crisp County, Sumter County, and nearby counties which may be included within the service area.

Performance Measures: 1. Number of passengers

FY 2005 Actual 26,732

FY 2006 Actual 23,746

FY 2007 Estimated
24,000

FY 2008 Estimated
24,000

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$371,964 $371,964

FY 2008 Recommended
$371,964 $371,964

CAPITAL OUTLAY SUMMARY
Department of Natural Resources 1. Design and construction of Burke County Public Fishing Area Total
Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority 1. East gate improvements and construction of a conditioned arena and practice ring Total

FY 2008

Yr.

Principal

Debt Service

20

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$213,575 $213,575

20

$9,565,000

$9,565,000

$817,138 $817,138

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DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources

FY 2005 Expenditures

Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Advertising and Promotion Cost of Material for Resale Capital Outlay: New Construction Repairs and Maintenance WMA Land Acquisition Parkpass Project Waterfowl Habitat Grants: Land and Water Conservation Georgia Heritage 2000 National Park Service Other Hazardous Waste Trust Fund Solid Waste Trust Fund Nongame Wildlife Conservation Payments to Baker County Payments to Calhoun County Payments to McIntosh County Payments to Civil War Commission Hurricane Katrina SUBTOTAL FUNDS (Excludes Attached Agencies) ATTACHED AGENCIES Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority Payments to Georgia Agrirama Development Authority
Payments to Georgia State Games Commission Payments to Southwest Georgia Rail Excursion Authority TOTAL FUNDS

$114,077,267 21,814,223 922,666 1,073,804 3,195,358 1,515,643 4,959,307 2,143,206 3,354,102 56,778,414 904,523 3,686,579
4,134,297 4,289,983 1,253,585 2,089,135
340,059
701,008 127,568
55,603 2,204,182 6,245,856 3,356,822 8,460,598
31,000 24,000 100,000
$247,838,788
$1,594,360
818,963
75,000
383,468
$250,710,579

FY 2006 Expenditures
$118,155,651 23,170,654 1,134,095 1,946,612 5,385,558 2,163,965 4,736,087 2,195,770 2,930,372 64,312,970 971,777 4,195,420
1,622,347 4,975,421 4,972,375 2,969,177
247,907
790,723 127,614
71,532 1,603,409 6,040,196 4,507,704 16,699,677
31,000 24,000 100,000 50,000 28,723 $276,160,736
$2,229,803
1,121,435
50,149
371,964
$279,934,087

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

$88,352,649 18,535,888

$89,628,974 18,535,888

$97,864,966 18,713,114

134,400 1,415,686 1,482,648 3,408,739 1,292,496

134,400 1,415,686 1,482,648 3,408,739 1,292,496

159,400 1,415,686 1,482,648 3,492,185 1,292,496

5,374,088 689,910
1,318,300

5,374,088 689,910
1,318,300

5,459,088 689,910
1,318,300

635,734 3,359,750
982,330

635,734 3,359,750
982,330

6,635,734 6,709,750
982,330

800,000 129,276

800,000 129,276

800,000 129,276

7,600,000 6,000,000
31,000 24,000 100,000

7,600,000 6,000,000
31,000 24,000 100,000

7,600,000 6,000,000
31,000 24,000 100,000

$141,666,894 $1,641,634 872,211 382,362 371,964
$144,935,065

$142,943,219 $1,641,634 872,211 382,362 371,964
$146,211,390

$160,899,883 $1,719,904 1,171,763
371,964 $164,163,514

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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources
Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
Subtotal
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

FY 2005 Expenditures
$51,094,480 106,473,516 $157,567,996
$93,142,583
$93,142,583
2,179 1,589

FY 2006 Expenditures
$57,422,529 108,419,606 $165,842,135
$114,091,952
$114,091,952
2,712 1,606

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

$9,996,755 25,491,011 $35,487,766

$9,996,755 25,491,011 $35,487,766

$9,996,755 25,058,798 $35,055,553

$109,447,299

$110,723,624

$129,107,961

$109,447,299

$110,723,624

$129,107,961

1,854 1,608

1,854 1,608

1,859 1,605

252

STATE BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLES
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
253

STATE BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLES
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles is comprised of five members appointed by the Governor and empowered to grant, deny, condition and revoke executive clemency. 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.
DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS In order to accomplish its mission, the agency has identified
two core businesses: Making Informed Parole Decisions (Clemency) Transitioning Offenders Back into the Community (Field Supervision)
The agency has re-engineered its entire organization to ensure that business processes, strategic objectives, performance measures, programs and budget are all aligned with the core mission. The organizational structure of the agency also reflects the core businesses and mission of the agency, with three divisions: Clemency, Field Operations and Victim Services. The Administration program supports the mission of the Board.
The Clemency division works most closely with the Board on a day-to-day basis, gathering information and preparing cases for the Board to make informed parole decisions. The Clemency Division manages requests for restoration of rights and pardons.
The Field Operations Division assists the Clemency Division by completing important investigations that are used in the clemency decision process. Inmates who are granted the privilege of parole to community supervision are supervised by this

division's parole officers, who work in 56 offices throughout the state. Field parole officers provide offender oversight through a balanced approach to supervision which blends both surveillance and enforcement along with referrals to treatment and self-help programs.
Victim Services works with victims or their families to answer their questions about parole, to ensure their views and concerns reach Board Members prior to their parole decision, and to keep them notified of activity on their case. This division is also responsible for communication with victims and victims groups to make sure board members know and understand their needs and concerns.
Parole officers spend a majority of their time in the community intervening with parolees and their families, talking to employers, networking with police officials and staying in touch with treatment providers to ensure parolee compliance with the conditions of parole. As certified peace officers, parole officers also execute board warrants and provide backup to local law enforcement as needed.
Administration supports the internal operations of the agency including budget/fiscal, staff training, personnel services, quality assurance audits, research, evaluation and technology, legislative liaison, internal affairs and public information. Administration is dedicated to using innovative technology to reduce costs and improve service delivery to all agency staff. The agency leads the state in automated business processes and leads the nation in automated field case management.
AUTHORITY State Constitution: Title 42, Official Code of Georgia Annotated

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget
$50,112,887 $50,112,887 $50,112,887

FY 2008 Changes Recommended

$5,411,679 $5,411,679 $5,411,679

$55,524,566 $55,524,566 $55,524,566

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY DEPARTMENT (Information Only): Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2007 salary adjustment ($408,774) and the 3% salary adjustment for law enforcement personnel ($265,818).
2. Provide for a general salary increase of 3% effective January 1, 2008 and provide for performance increases. 3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 16.713% to 22.843%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums. 5. Increase the Georgia Building Authority (GBA) real estate rental rate for office space.
Total Change

$674,592
722,427 1,843,397
276,403 33,049
$3,549,868

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:

ADMINISTRATION
Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Provide funds for the Clemency Online Navigation System including 5 additional information technology positions, utilizing $101,500 in CNG savings. Total Change

$197,970 796,240
$994,210

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$4,891,864 $4,891,864

FY 2008 Recommended
$5,886,074 $5,886,074

Purpose:

CLEMENCY
Investigate offenders when they enter the corrections system and make determinations about offender eligibility for parole.

Performance Measures:
1. Percent of parolees successfully completing parole supervision as compared to the national average of 46%, based on methodology used in the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) annual report
2. Number of Board pre-conditions of parole imposed on inmates before release from prison
3. Customer Service: Percent of Board Visitors' Day participants who rate their overall experience as good or excellent
Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

FY 2005 Actual 60%
16,407 N/A

FY 2006 Actual 60%
28,806 N/A

FY 2007 Estimated
61%
29,000 70%

FY 2008 Estimated
61%
29,000 80%

$722,762 $722,762

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Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$10,212,410 $10,212,410

FY 2008 Recommended
$10,935,172 $10,935,172

Purpose:

PAROLE SUPERVISION
Transition offenders from prison back into the community as productive, law abiding citizens.

Performance Measures:
1. Percent of parolees successfully completing parole supervision as compared to the national average of 46%, based on methodology used in the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) annual report
2. Average monthly rate of parolees employed

FY 2005 Actual 60%
80%

FY 2006 Actual 60%
83%

FY 2007 Estimated
61%
83%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Provide a residential option for substance abuse treatment services for parolees including 1 additional program assistant position. 3. Provide additional substance abuse funding to deliver after care for offenders returning to the community. Total Change

FY 2008 Estimated
61%
83%
$2,607,451 992,619 72,952
$3,673,022

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$34,476,952 $34,476,952

FY 2008 Recommended
$38,149,974 $38,149,974

Purpose:

VICTIM SERVICES
Provide notification to victims of changes in offender status or placement, to conduct outreach and information gathering from victims during clemency proceedings and generally to act as a liaison to victims for the state corrections system.

Performance Measures:
1. Customer Service Measure: Percent of Victims' Visitor Day participants who rate their overall experience as good or excellent
2. Number of people registered in the Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) system
3. Number of correspondence pieces sent out to Victims
Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

FY 2005 Actual N/A
N/A 4,883

FY 2006 Actual N/A
1,332 6,944

FY 2007 Estimated
95%
1,350 7,000

FY 2008 Estimated
95%
1,400 7,000

$21,685 $21,685

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$531,661 $531,661

FY 2008 Recommended
$553,346 $553,346

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DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contractual Services Health Services Purchases County Jail Subsidy TOTAL FUNDS Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
Subtotal
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

FY 2005 Expenditures
$35,618,746 1,886,426 301,832 314,287 393,395 705,351 2,610,931 982,345 1,555,262 99,750 20,000 617,490
$45,105,815
$874,565 14,138
$888,703
$44,217,112
$44,217,112
818 170

FY 2006 Expenditures

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

$37,137,757 2,178,362 444,359 669,567 268,920 2,309,489 2,677,517 1,055,687 1,815,116 250,840 20,897 752,490
$49,581,001

$39,997,771 2,118,075
260,253 778,964 2,784,144 1,398,317
2,137,863 20,000
617,500 $50,112,887

$40,672,363 2,118,075
260,253 778,964 2,784,144 1,398,317
2,137,863 20,000
617,500 $50,787,479

$43,928,849 2,118,075
260,253 778,964 2,817,193 1,398,317
3,585,415 20,000
617,500 $55,524,566

$1,259,904 73,824
$1,333,728

$48,247,273

$50,112,887

$50,787,479

$55,524,566

$48,247,273

$50,112,887

$50,787,479

$55,524,566

821

821

821

827

163

163

163

163

257

STATE PROPERTIES COMMISSION
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
258

STATE PROPERTIES COMMISSION
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The State Properties Commission (SPC) is responsible for the acquisition and disposition of all state-owned real property or real property interests with the exception of the Board of Regents and Department of Transportation. Its core business is the regulation of state property acquisitions and dispositions and the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date records. The State Properties Commission maintains a web-based inventory titled BLLIP Building, Land, and Lease Inventory of Property.
SPC Leasing Division assists state entities in the location of adequate and safe space in state-owned facilities or commercially leased space and in the layout of such space determined by SPC Leasing Division standards.
SB 158 (Act No. 21) of the 2005 General Assembly established the State Properties Commission as an independent agency, removing

administrative ties to the Department of Administrative Services. Additionally, the Georgia Building Authority was detached from the Department of Administrative Services and administratively attached to the State Properties Commission.
ATTACHED AGENCIES The Georgia Building Authority provides maintenance,
grounds-keeping, food service, parking and security services for the employees and facilities within the Capitol Hill office complex and other specified areas.
LEGAL AUTHORITY Title 50-5B Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Changes Recommended

Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

5,876,661 $5,876,661

$1,756,335 $1,756,335

7,632,996 $7,632,996

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY DEPARTMENT (Information Only): Statewide Budget Changes:

1. Provide for a general salary increase of 3% effective January 1, 2008 and provide for performance increases.

Yes

2. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 16.713% to 22.843%.

Yes

3. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

Yes

Total Change

$0

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:

Purpose:

LEASING
Help state government meet its current need for office space and plan for future needs as business goals and operations change.

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes (Total Funds: $3,982). Total Change

Program Budget:
Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$402,655 $402,655

PAYMENTS TO GEORGIA BUILDING AUTHORITY
Purpose: Purchase, erect and maintain buildings and other facilities to house agents and officials of the state government.
Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes (Total Funds: $139,565). 2. Provide for a real estate rental increase of $0.38 per square foot to cover projected increases in utility expenses (Total Funds: $1,000,000). 3. Provide for a real estate rental increase of $0.29 per square foot for the FY 2007 salary adjustment, Workers' Compensation premiums and State Health Benefit Plan increases (Total Funds: $756,335). Total Change

Program Budget:
Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$4,885,581 $4,885,581

Yes $0
FY 2008 Recommended
$402,655 $402,655
Yes Yes Yes $0
FY 2008 Recommended
$4,885,581 $4,885,581

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Purpose:

STATE PROPERTIES COMMISSION
Assure the taxpayers of Georgia that acquisitions and dispositions of state property are carried out in an equitable, legal, ethical and efficient manner.

Recommended Change:

1. Fund statewide budget changes (Total Funds: $4,833).

Yes

Total Change

$0

Program Budget:
Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$588,425 $588,425

FY 2008 Recommended
$588,425 $588,425

CAPITAL OUTLAY SUMMARY

Yr.

1. Close Mitchell Street to construct a pedestrian parkway and greenspace

20

2. Perform renovations to misaligned and deteriorating exterior marble facades on Capitol 20

Hill buildings

3. Perform renovations to the plaster ceiling of the Capitol building

20

Total

FY 2008

Principal

Debt Service

$5,040,000

$430,567

4,930,000

421,170

2,000,000 $11,970,000

170,860 $1,022,597

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DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources
Payments to Georgia Building Authority TOTAL FUNDS Less: Other Funds
Subtotal
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

FY 2005 * Expenditures

FY 2006 Expenditures
$3,261,962 $3,261,962
$3,261,962 $3,261,962
$0
$0
295 56

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

$5,876,661 $5,876,661

$5,876,661 $5,876,661

$7,632,996 $7,632,996

$5,876,661 $5,876,661

$5,876,661 $5,876,661

$7,632,996 $7,632,996

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

295

295

295

56

56

56

* The State Properties Commission was established as an independent agency on July 1, 2005 per SB 158 of the 2005 General Assembly. Prior year expenditures are listed in the Department of Administrative Services.

262

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Attached for Administrative Purposes Only
Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council Georgia Public Safety Training Center Governor's Office of Highway Safety

Board of Public Safety Commissioner

Deputy Commissioner

Administration Units

Executive Security

Georgia State Patrol Field Operations

Specialized Collision Reconstruction Teams
Investigative Services

Aviation Specialty Units

Capitol Police

Motor Carrier Compliance

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Georgia Department of Public Safety is responsible for patrolling the public roads and highways of the state of Georgia, safeguarding the lives and property of the public, and investigating traffic accidents. The department's troopers work to reduce accidents and injuries by enforcing traffic laws, encouraging seat belt use, and by stopping drivers under the influence of drugs and alcohol. They also investigate traffic accidents and are involved in highway drug interdiction. The agency is responsible for Executive Security for the Governor and First Lady and the safety and security of employees, visitors and facilities of the Capitol Hill area. In addition, the department provides law enforcement assistance to the public and other agencies of the criminal justice community in areas such as special units, fugitive apprehension, and homeland security.
Effective July 1st, 2005, the department assumed the responsibility for operations of the Motor Carrier Compliance Division. This unit has the responsibility of enforcing Georgia's commercial vehicle regulations. In addition, this unit is responsible for the enforcement of the high occupancy lanes in the metropolitan Atlanta area.
A staff of 1,793 employees (including 953 sworn positions) supports the operations of the department. To carry out its duties, the State Patrol operates a headquarters facility, 48 patrol posts, 6 aviation hangers, and 19 weight stations statewide.
The department, for administrative purposes only, maintains four additional program units. The additional programs are as follows:

The Georgia Public Safety Training Center provides instruction and support services for the training of state and local law enforcement officers, firefighters, correctional officers, and emergency personnel.
The Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council is responsible for establishing uniform standards for the employment and training of firefighters. Additionally, the Council establishes curriculum requirements and approves schools and facilities for the purpose of fire training.
The Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council is responsible for improving law enforcement in the state by enforcing legislatively established standards for the employment and training of peace officers. Through the establishment of minimum standards and professionalism developed and supported by law enforcement training the citizens of Georgia can be assured adequate protection of persons and property.
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 BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget
$103,561,759 $103,561,759
8,328,935 9,382,406 $121,273,100

FY 2008 Changes Recommended

$9,974,132 $9,974,132
$9,974,132

$113,535,891 $113,535,891
8,328,935 9,382,406 $131,247,232

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY DEPARTMENT (Information Only): Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2007 salary adjustment for the department ($881,023), Firefighters Standards and Training Council ($6,146), Office of Highway Safety ($4,961), Peace Officers Standards and Training Council ($17,685) and Public Safety Training Center ($100,240) and the 3% salary adjustment for law enforcement personnel ($597,473).
2. Provide for a general salary increase of 3% effective January 1, 2008, provide for performance increases and for supplemental salary adjustments for employees in specified critical jobs for the department ($1,896,618), Firefighters Standards and Training Council ($8,546), Office of Highway Safety ($6,438), Peace Officers Standards and Training Council ($26,508) and Public Safety Training Center ($131,663).
3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 16.713% to 22.843% for the department ($3,306,063), Firefighters Standards and Training Council ($21,650), Office of Highway Safety ($6,011), Peace Officers Standards and Training Council ($64,387) and Public Safety Training Center ($327,857).
4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums for the department ($1,405,006), Firefighters Standards and Training Council ($13,405), Peace Officers Standards and Training Council ($10,532) and Public Safety Training Center ($55,909).
Total Change

$1,607,528 2,069,773 3,725,968 1,484,852
$8,888,121

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

ADMINISTRATION

$374,363 $374,363

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$8,774,504 $8,774,504

FY 2008 Recommended
$9,148,867 $9,148,867

Purpose:

AVIATION
Provide air support to the Georgia State Patrol and other state, federal and local agencies improving public safety for the citizens of Georgia.

Performance Measures:
1. Customer Service: Percentage of customers responding to a satisfaction survey who rate the quality of service as good
2. Percentage of fugitives captured

FY 2005 Actual N/A
N/A

FY 2006 Actual
99.34%
48%

FY 2007 Estimated
99.34%
48%

FY 2008 Estimated
99.34%
48%

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3. Percentage of individuals found through general

N/A

searches

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

48%

48%

48%

FY 2007 Current Budget
$2,515,895 $2,515,895

$114,655 $114,655
FY 2008 Recommended
$2,630,550 $2,630,550

Purpose:

CAPITOL POLICE SERVICES
Protect life and property, prevent and detect criminal acts, and enforce traffic regulations throughout the Capitol Hill area.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of felony arrests 2. Number of thefts reported 3. Number of calls for police service
Program Budget:
Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2005 Actual 97 45 6,369

FY 2006 Actual 96 25 6,946

FY 2007 Estimated
96 25 6,658
FY 2007 Current Budget
3,151,435 $3,151,435

FY 2008 Estimated
96 25 6,658
FY 2008 Recommended
3,151,435 $3,151,435

Purpose:

EXECUTIVE SECURITY SERVICES
Provide facility security for the Governor's Mansion and personal security for its residents, and provide continual security for the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House and their families.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of detail hours 2. Number of training hours

FY 2005 Actual 39,736 1,463

FY 2006 Actual 42,556 1,000

FY 2007 Estimated
41,300 1,400

FY 2008 Estimated
41,300 1,400

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

$74,710 $74,710

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$1,392,354 $1,392,354

FY 2008 Recommended
$1,467,064 $1,467,064

Purpose:

FIELD OFFICES AND SERVICES
Reduce drug trafficking in the State of Georgia by networking with other state, federal and local law enforcement agencies.

Performance Measures: 1. Number of vehicles stops performed

FY 2005 Actual N/A
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FY 2006 Actual
510,484

FY 2007 Estimated 506,660

FY 2008 Estimated 502,712

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2. Fatalities per 100 million miles driven

1.53

1.49

1.34

3. Customer Service: Total number of callouts for

44

29

36

S.W.A.T. assistance

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Remove one-time funding for equipment and supplies related to the Metro Atlanta Motorcycle Unit. 3. Align the FY 2007 3% salary adjustment for the MCCD officer cadet, MCCD corporal and MCCD sergeant, law enforcement personnel with the appropriate program. 4. Provide additional funds for increased network charges for interoperability to allow public safety service and support providers statewide to communicate via voice and/or data. Total Change

1.22 36
$6,104,917 (277,500) (148,277) 1,248,000
$6,927,140

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$64,744,317 $64,744,317

FY 2008 Recommended
$71,671,457 $71,671,457

Purpose:

SPECIALIZED COLLISION RECONSTRUCTION TEAM
Provide a means by which fatal crashes can be investigated thoroughly by specially trained investigators and properly document evidence in collisions to be used for successful court prosecution.

Performance Measures:
1. Customer Service: Number of traffic accident investigations opened
2. Percentage of cases investigated resulting in conviction
Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

FY 2005 Actual 331
100%

FY 2006 Actual 314
100%

FY 2007 Estimated
348
98%

FY 2008 Estimated
348 98%
$166,734 $166,734

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007
Current Budget $2,350,545 $2,350,545

FY 2008
Recommended $2,517,279 $2,517,279

Purpose:

TROOP J SPECIALTY UNITS
Support the Forensics Science Division of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by overseeing and maintaining the entire breath-alcohol program.

Performance Measures:
1. Customer Service: Number of students attending Basic 5000 course
2. Customer Service: Number of intoxilyzer devices serviced/maintained
3. Customer Service: Number of public school classes receiving instruction

FY 2005 Actual 695
560
50

FY 2006 Actual 1052
566
1,150

FY 2007 Estimated
900
572
1,184

FY 2008 Estimated
950
578
1,219

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Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

$168,549 $168,549

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$2,291,755 $2,291,755

FY 2008 Recommended
$2,460,304 $2,460,304

Purpose:

MOTOR CARRIER COMPLIANCE
Provide safety and compliance enforcement for commercial motor carriers, school buses, large passenger vehicles, and ensure enforcement of High Occupancy Vehicle lane use restrictions.

Performance Measures:
1. Percentage of vehicles weighed found to be in compliance
2. Number of serious defects found in school bus inspections
3. Number of commercial vehicle inspections

FY 2005 Actual
99.49%
13.27%
92,047

FY 2006 Actual
99.07%
13%
90,000

FY 2007 Estimated
99%
13%
75,000

FY 2008 Estimated
99%
13%
75,000

Recommended Change:
1. Fund statewide budget changes.
2. Align the FY 2007 3% salary adjustment for the MCCD officer cadet, MCCD corporal and MCCD sergeant, law enforcement personnel with the appropriate program. Total Change

$1,082,255 148,277
$1,230,532

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$6,612,936 5,161,998 4,596,898
$16,371,832

FY 2008 Recommended
$7,843,468 5,161,998 4,596,898
$17,602,364

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Purpose:

FIREFIGHTER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL
Provide professionally trained, competent and ethical firefighters with the proper equipment and facilities to ensure a fire safe environment for our citizens and establish professional standards for fire service training including consulting, testing and certification.

Performance Measures:
1. Percentage of fire stations found to be operating in violation of state requirements and placed in noncompliant status
2. Percentage of career firefighters in violation of annual training and certification requirements placed in noncompliant status

FY 2005 Actual 3.6%
0.4%

FY 2006 Actual 5.7%
1.4%

FY 2007 Estimated
10.8%
4.9%

FY 2008 Estimated
20.4%
17.0%

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Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Delete one-time funding for hardware needed to implement SB 169. 3. Provide funds for 1 investigator position ($64,040), 1 systems analyst II position ($77,051), and 1 additional motor vehicle. Total Change

$49,747 (22,000) 137,511
$165,258

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$690,145 $690,145

FY 2008 Recommended
$855,403 $855,403

Purpose:

OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY
Educate the public on highway safety issues and facilitate the implementation of programs to reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities on Georgia roadways.

Performance Measures:
1. Fatality rate per 100 million miles driven 2. Percentage of safety belt usage reported by
University of Georgia Research Center Observational Survey 3. Percentage of child safety seat usage reported by University of Georgia Research Center Observational Survey

FY 2005 Actual 1.53% 89.9%
79.9%

FY 2006 Actual 1.49% 90%
85%

FY 2007 Estimated
1.34% 90%
90%

FY 2008 Estimated
1.22% 90%
95%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

$17,410 $17,410

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$503,885 3,166,937 $3,670,822

FY 2008 Recommended
$521,295 3,166,937 $3,688,232

Purpose:

PEACE OFFICERS STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL
Set standards for the law enforcement community; ensure adequate training at the highest level for all of Georgia's law enforcement officers and public safety professionals; and certify individuals when all requirements are met. Investigate officers and public safety professionals when an allegation of unethical/illegal conduct is made; sanction these individuals' certification(s) when necessary.

Performance Measures:
1. Percent of cases sent to POST Council's Probable Cause Committee in under 4 months
2. Percentage of active peace officers who sought specialty certifications
3. Total number of certifications issued Recommended Change:
1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

FY 2005 Actual 31%
10%
9,315

FY 2006 Actual 48%
12%
11,808

FY 2007 Estimated
50%
12%
12,000

FY 2008 Estimated
52%
13%
12,500
$119,112 $119,112

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Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$2,038,767 $2,038,767

FY 2008 Recommended
$2,157,879 $2,157,879

Purpose:

GEORGIA PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING CENTER
Develop, deliver and facilitate training that results in professional and competent public safety services for the people of Georgia.

Performance Measures:
1. Customer Service: Percent of customers stating that customer service rates good to very good
2. Percent of student registrations fulfilled to provide timely training
3. Percent of agency heads who state that their employees' job performance improved as a result of training provided

FY 2005 Actual N/A
97.3%
98.2%

FY 2006 Actual 98%
95.4%
97.8%

FY 2007 Estimated
90%
95%
93%

FY 2008 Estimated
90%
95%
93%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

$615,669 $615,669

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$11,646,656 1,634,073
$13,280,729

FY 2008 Recommended
$12,262,325 1,634,073
$13,896,398

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Object Classes / Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contractual Services State Patrol Posts Repairs and Maintenance KAT-Hurricane Katrina SUBTOTAL FUNDS (Excludes Attached Agencies) ATTACHED AGENCIES Firefighter Standards and Training Center Office of Highway Safety Peace Officer Standards and Training Council Georgia Public Safety Training Center TOTAL FUNDS Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
Subtotal
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

FY 2005 Expenditures

FY 2006 Expenditures

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

$64,626,721 10,272,958 355,095 2,031,457 1,668,616 826,549 103,033 1,584,468 168,223 2,261,763 404,573
$84,303,456

$78,744,618 14,510,297 556,500 4,920,740 3,735,302 2,357,096 99,632 2,089,279 117,608 3,250,262 1,123,932 411,359
$111,916,625

$84,451,168 9,988,131
2,682,209 607,378
1,007,868 107,695
1,838,846
600,105 309,237
$101,592,637

$85,929,664 9,934,981
2,682,209 383,028
1,007,868 107,695
1,838,846
600,105 309,237
$102,793,633

$92,537,351 9,753,393
2,894,355 383,028
1,007,868 107,695
3,056,288
600,105 309,237
$110,649,320

$467,908 12,491,836
2,219,313 16,199,241 $115,681,754

$620,413 12,239,899
2,147,207 16,568,611 $143,492,755

$690,145 3,670,822 2,038,767 13,280,729 $121,273,100

$696,291 3,675,783 2,056,452 13,380,969 $122,603,128

$855,403 3,688,232 2,157,879 13,896,398 $131,247,232

$18,380,614 11,153,735
$29,534,349

$24,937,525 18,332,869
$43,270,394

$8,328,935 9,382,406
$17,711,341

$8,328,935 9,382,406
$17,711,341

$8,328,935 9,382,406
$17,711,341

$86,147,405 $100,222,361 $103,561,759 $104,891,787 $113,535,891

$86,147,405 $100,222,361 $103,561,759 $104,891,787 $113,535,891

1,493 1,165

1,995 1,442

1,996 1,442

1,996 1,442

1,998 1,443

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PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is responsible for regulating public utility companies under its jurisdiction. In carrying out its responsibilities, the commission promulgates and enforces rules governing regulated companies, assists consumers of regulated companies with questions and problematic situations, and educates the public on consumer rights and responsibilities in the evolving regulatory environment. Above all, the commission aims to ensure that the best value in electric, natural gas, transportation, and telecommunications services are delivered to Georgia consumers and that the level of pipeline safety and utility facility protection practiced in the state remains high.
The PSC is a quasi-legislative, quasi-judicial agency directed by a five-member board of commissioners. Commissioners are elected through statewide general elections and serve six-year terms. The agency's staff includes accountants, analysts, engineers, information systems specialists, inspectors, and various administrative personnel who assist the commissioners in fulfilling their duties. The Commission has two programs: Facilities Protection and Utilities Regulation.
FACILITIES PROTECTION Through its safety program, the Georgia Public Service
Commission protects people, property, and the environment from physical harm from an accidental release of natural gas or other liquid, and averts interruptions of utility service resulting from damage to utility facilities caused by blasting or excavating operations. The commission fulfills its responsibilities by enforcing industry compliance with safety rules and regulations and by educating the system operators. By training operators, the commission ensures that industry personnel understand proper procedures for locating and marking utility facilities before blasting or excavating. The combination of enforcement and education is highly effective and contributes to the health and security of Georgia.

TRANSPORTATION Under legislation adopted by the 2005 General Assembly, the
commission assumed the regulation of household goods movers, luxury limousines, buses, and non-consensual towers. The Commission sets maximum rates to be charged and ensures that these carriers are properly licensed, insured, and able to comply with all safety regulations.
UTILITIES REGULATION The goal of Utilities Regulation is to ensure that
telecommunications, electric, and natural gas providers serve the state with affordable rates and quality service.
Although the natural gas and telecommunications industries have been partially opened to competition, the PSC remains responsible for monitoring the rates and service standards of electric, transportation, natural gas, and telecommunications companies. Additionally, it is the role of the commission to approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies, monitor utility system and telecommunications network planning, arbitrate complaints among competitors, provide consumer protection and education, and certify competitive transportation, natural gas and telecommunications providers.
The PSC recognizes that its responsibility to ensure that utility services are reliable and reasonably priced has not changed even as utility markets become more competitive. The Public Service Commission believes that Georgians should continue to have access to high quality utility services, whether those services are priced in a competitive market or through economic regulation.
AUTHORITY Article 4, Section 1 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia; Titles 40 and 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget
$9,047,095 $9,047,095
273,311 $9,320,406

FY 2008 Changes Recommended

$806,325 $806,325
$806,325

$9,853,420 $9,853,420
273,311 $10,126,731

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY DEPARTMENT (Information Only): Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2007 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 3% effective January 1, 2008 and provide for performance increases. 3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 16.713% to 22.843%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums. 5. Increase the Georgia Building Authority (GBA) real estate rental rate for office space.
Total Change

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:

ADMINISTRATION
Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Transfer funds to the Facilities Protection program to properly align real estate expenditures among programs. 3. Provide for an adjustment to real estate rentals to accurately reflect the FY 2007 Georgia Building Authority (GBA) rental rate for office space. 4. Realize CNG savings by redirecting funds from the Administration program to the Facilities Protection program to fill 1 vacant pipeline safety inspector position. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$1,187,065 $1,187,065

Purpose:

FACILITIES PROTECTION
Provide for the protection of the buried utility facility infrastructure within the State of Georgia.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of pipeline safety inspections 2. Number of people trained on Georgia Utility Facility
Protection Act (GUFPA) requirements

FY 2005 Actual 557 1,445

FY 2006 Actual 543 1,627

FY 2007 Estimated
570 1,708

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes.
2. Transfer funds from the Administration program ($15,460) and the Utilities Regulation program ($23,685) to properly align real estate expenditures among programs.
3. Provide for an adjustment to real estate rentals to accurately reflect the FY 2007 GBA rental rate for office space.
4. Provide funds for costs for GUFPA enforcement cases to encourage compliance and increase training participation.

$86,949 128,138 329,009
42,007 32,779 $618,882
$82,006 (15,460)
9,630 (3,852) $72,324
FY 2008 Recommended
$1,259,389 $1,259,389
FY 2008 Estimated
570 1,758
$45,495 39,145 8,560 25,000

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5. Realize CNG savings by redirecting funds from the Administration program ($3,852) and the Utilities Regulation program ($22,815) to fill 1 vacant pipeline safety inspector position.
6. Add 2 pipeline safety inspector positions and 2 vehicles to enforce state and federal natural gas regulations.
Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$630,324 273,311
$903,635

Purpose:

UTILITIES REGULATION
Regulate intrastate telecommunications, natural gas, and electric utilities.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of valid telecommunication, natural gas, and electric complaints resolved satisfactorily by the Public Service Commission

FY 2005 Actual 7,962

FY 2006 Actual 9,097

FY 2007 Estimated
9,000

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Transfer funds to the Facilities Protection program to properly align real estate expenditures among programs. 3. Provide for an adjustment to real estate rentals to accurately reflect the FY 2007 GBA rental rate for office space. 4. Realize CNG savings by redirecting funds from the Utilities Regulation program to the Facilities Protection program to fill 1 vacant pipeline safety inspector position. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$7,229,706 $7,229,706

26,667 108,097 $252,964
FY 2008 Recommended
$883,288 273,311
$1,156,599
FY 2008 Estimated
10,000
$491,381 (23,685) 36,156 (22,815)
$481,037
FY 2008 Recommended
$7,710,743 $7,710,743

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Object Classes / Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contractual Services TOTAL FUNDS Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
Subtotal
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

FY 2005 Expenditures
$6,431,840 291,120 87,638 16,474 65,630 220,172 501,955 80,340 983,456
$8,678,625
$549,521
$549,521
$8,129,104
$8,129,104
94 19

FY 2006 Expenditures
$7,009,667 380,251 113,806
12,758 298,732 516,899 102,226 676,149
$9,110,488
$584,146 65,862
$650,008
$8,460,480
$8,460,480
98 19

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

$7,502,887 386,568

$7,617,382 386,568

$8,175,142 411,443

15,300 239,447 601,969 102,228

15,300 239,447 601,969 102,228

19,200 15,300 224,249 689,094 95,296

472,007 $9,320,406

472,007 $9,434,901

497,007 $10,126,731

$273,311

$273,311

$273,311

$273,311

$273,311

$273,311

$9,047,095

$9,161,590

$9,853,420

$9,047,095

$9,161,590

$9,853,420

98

98

100

19

19

21

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REGENTS, UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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REGENTS, UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The University System of Georgia (USG), through its 35 public colleges and universities, is charged with providing higher education to a wide range of Georgia residents. USG works to create a more educated Georgia through its core missions of instruction, research and public service.
INSTRUCTION Access to higher education is critical to the economic
development of the state. Currently, 90% of Georgia citizens are within commuting distance of 1 of the 35 USG institutions. Twelve two-year colleges offer programs leading to an associate degree. Four state colleges offer associate degrees and limited baccalaureate degrees. Thirteen state universities offer baccalaureate degrees, and most offer associate and graduate degrees.
Two regional and four research universities offer baccalaureate and professional degrees, along with some associate degrees. Also, four institutions offer technical programs through an arrangement with the Department of Technical and Adult Education (DTAE). In the fall of 2006, the System enrolled almost 260,000 students its highest enrollment ever. Also during FY 2006, USG granted 43,848 degrees.
RESEARCH Research is concentrated in four research universities: the
University of Georgia, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University, and the Medical College of Georgia. Funding for research is derived from the funding formula, federal or private sponsored research, special state programs like the Georgia Research Alliance (GRA), Traditional Industries Program (TIP), and special research institutes.
For example, GRA is a partnership between Georgia's public and private research universities and private corporations to promote economic development by focusing Georgia's research capabilities in targeted technologies that offer significant potential for economic and industrial growth.
Another example is TIP which provides applied research grants in three areas--food processing, pulp and paper production, and carpet and textiles. Researchers team up with industry to

solve problems critical to the growth and sustainability of Georgia's traditional industries.
SERVICE The University System also has as one of its missions direct
service to farmers, businesses, industry, and communities. Assistance is provided through continuing education, public service institutes, and special services and organizations.
For example, the Advanced Technology Development Center/Economic Development Institute (ATDC/EDI) encourages industrial and economic development by providing an extension service that meets the technical, informational and other needs of industry and local development groups as well as working on the nurturing of new technology companies.
Cooperative Extension Service provides assistance to Georgia farmers through a network of county extension agents who share information and research developed through 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.
OTHER ACTIVITIES The Board of Regents also oversees the Public Libraries Service
which provides assistance, information, and materials to meet the needs of local communities throughout the state. There are 58 public library systems that operate 372 public libraries statewide in addition to the state's library for the blind and physically handicapped.
ATTACHED AGENCY Attached to the University System is the Georgia Public
Telecommunications Commission (GPTC) which provides a 9station television and 13-station radio network designed to meet the educational, cultural and informational needs of the people of Georgia. Additionally, GPTC focuses on providing electronically delivered classroom support for all Georgia learners.
AUTHORITY Titles 12, 20, 49 and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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REGENTS, UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget
$1,917,240,948 15,732,554
$1,932,973,502 2,925,739,502
$4,858,713,004

Changes
$194,357,125 6,105,245
$200,462,370 (2,873,332)
$197,589,038

FY 2008 Recommended
$2,111,598,073 21,837,799
$2,133,435,872 2,922,866,170
$5,056,302,042

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY DEPARTMENT (Information Only): Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2007 salary adjustment (Total Funds: $30,765,467). 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 3% effective January 1, 2008. 3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 16.713% to
22.843%. 4. Increase funds for health insurance for non-certificated personnel to reflect an adjustment in the State Health
Benefit Plan per member/per month rates. 5. Increase the Georgia Building Authority (GBA) real estate rental rate for office space. 6. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.
Total Change

$30,682,383 23,913,101 1,426,685
117,113
58,648 9,073,620 $65,271,550

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:

Purpose:

AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION
Improve production, processing, new product development, food safety, storage and marketing to increase profitability and global competitiveness.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of journal articles published to support economic development
2. Grants and contracts received 3. Increased income of Georgia's food and fiber
economy through the application of new knowledge, technology, and improved management (in billions)

FY 2005 Actual 537
$34,921,000 $10.28

FY 2006 Actual 587
$28,585,000 $10.58

FY 2007 Estimated
430
$37,304,000 $10.30

FY 2008 Estimated
440
$37,304,000 $10.40

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Add funds for maintenance and operations. 3. Adjust personal services to reflect an increase in the employer share of premiums in the University System of Georgia Health Plan. 4. Add funds to reflect the increase in electricity and natural gas. Total Change

$1,071,937 700,000 282,420
300,211 $2,354,568

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$40,506,864 32,441,262
$72,948,126

FY 2008 Recommended
$42,861,432 32,441,262
$75,302,694

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (ATDC/EDI)

Purpose:

Provide strategic business advice and connect its member companies to the people and resources they need to succeed.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of companies served 2. Technologies evaluated by commercialization
services 3. Technology jobs provided by ATDC
companies (members and graduates)

FY 2005 Actual 2,028 45
5,599

FY 2006 Actual 2,092 81
4,300

FY 2007 Estimated
2,125 150
4,400

FY 2008 Estimated
2,125 200
5,000

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Expand current staffing levels at the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Assistance Program to allow more counseling with developing companies and increase federal SBIR awards. 3. Adjust personal services to reflect an increase in the employer share of premiums in the University System of Georgia Health Plan. 4. Add funds to reflect the increase in electricity and natural gas.

$304,263 190,000
33,234
7,805 $535,302

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$14,572,215 12,875,000
$27,447,215

FY 2008 Recommended
$15,107,517 12,875,000
$27,982,517

Purpose:

ATHENS/TIFTON VETERINARY LABORATORIES
Ensure the safety of our food supply and the health of animals (production, equine, and companion) within the state of Georgia.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of accessions per year by the diagnostic laboratories for surveillance and health care
2. Percentage of the diagnostic labs that rate services from good to excellent

FY 2005 Actual
110,598
99%

FY 2006 Actual
108,188
97%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes (Total Funds: $145,276). 2. Transfer the FY 2007 payraise funds to the contract within the Department of Agriculture. Total Change

FY 2007 Estimated
110,000
95%

FY 2008 Estimated
110,000
95%
$62,192 (83,084) ($20,892)

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$83,084 4,653,970 $4,737,054

FY 2008 Recommended
$62,192 4,820,138 $4,882,330

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Purpose:

COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE
Enhance the quality of life for Georgia's citizens through service, learning and the adaptation of research-based information.

Performance Measures:
1. Increased income of Georgia's food and fiber economy through the application of new knowledge, technology, and improved management (in billions)
2. Number of lab samples processed (soil, plant, water, etc.) that support management of Georgia's land and water systems
3. Number of youth in 4-H classroom or afterschool educational programs

FY 2005 Actual $10.28
83,754
181,320

FY 2006 Actual $10.58
88,350
187,785

FY 2007 Estimated
$10.30
84,000
190,000

FY 2008 Estimated
$10.40
85,000
190,000

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Add funds for maintenance and operations. 3. Eliminate remaining one-time funds for the Formosan Termite Project. 4. Adjust personal services to reflect an increase in the employer share of premiums in the University System of Georgia Health Plan. 5. Add funds to reflect the increase in electricity and natural gas. Total Change

$1,040,408 300,000 (20,000) 342,242
289,577 $1,952,227

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$33,554,274 23,094,137
$56,648,411

FY 2008 Recommended
$35,506,501 23,094,137
$58,600,638

Purpose:

FORESTRY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
Provide conservation and sustainable management of forests and other natural resources and to put into practice forestry and natural resources knowledge.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of citizens trained through Forestry Cooperative Extension Service programs
2. Number of Forestry Cooperative Extension Service publications

FY 2005 Actual 11,000
67

FY 2006 Actual 11,500
60

FY 2007 Estimated
11,500
73

FY 2008 Estimated
11,500
75

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Adjust personal services to reflect an increase in the employer share of premiums in the University System of Georgia Health Plan. 3. Add funds to reflect the increase in electricity and natural gas. Total Change

$21,108 6,838
3,460 $31,406

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REGENTS, UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$659,442 300,405
$959,847

FY 2008 Recommended
$690,848 300,405
$991,253

Purpose:

FORESTRY RESEARCH
Sustain competitiveness of Georgia's forest products industry and private land owners through research and meet environmental goals of sustainable forestry initiative.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of referenced journal articles published
2. Number of peer citations of research published in the previous 5 years

FY 2005 Actual 159
1,542

FY 2006 Actual 160
1,650

FY 2007 Estimated
170
1,700

FY 2008 Estimated
175
1,750

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Adjust personal services to reflect an increase in the employer share of premiums in the University System of Georgia Health Plan. 3. Add funds to reflect the increase in electricity and natural gas. Total Change

$99,766 42,224
28,964 $170,954

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$3,134,341 2,550,000
$5,684,341

FY 2008 Recommended
$3,305,295 2,550,000
$5,855,295

Purpose:

GEORGIA RADIATION THERAPY CENTER
Provide patient care and education.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of patients treated 2. Number of students enrolled in the Radiation
Therapy Technology and Medical Dosimetry baccalaureate programs

FY 2005 Actual 29,576 15

FY 2006 Actual 29,351 14

FY 2007 Estimated
30,267 15

FY 2008 Estimated
30,267 14

Program Budget:
Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$3,625,810 $3,625,810

FY 2008 Recommended
$3,625,810 $3,625,810

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Purpose:

GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Aid in the promotion of scientific, engineering, and industrial research for the advancement of science, technology, and education in Georgia.

Performance Measures:
1. Revenue generated by conducting research for external sponsors
2. Number of research faculty employees funded with external funds

FY 2005 Actual
$119,600,000
546

FY 2006 Actual
$124,700,000
548

FY 2007 Estimated $132,800,000
583

FY 2008 Estimated $138,100,000
607

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Adjust personal services to reflect an increase in the employer share of premiums in the University System of Georgia Health Plan. 3. Add funds to reflect the increase in electricity and natural gas. Total Change

$240,351 34,594
38,341 $313,286

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$7,548,482 122,917,958 $130,466,440

FY 2008 Recommended
$7,861,768 122,917,958 $130,779,726

Purpose:

MARINE EXTENSION SERVICES
Transfer technology, provide training, and conduct applied research.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of marine science education students
2. Number of applied research hours that includes direct technical support for coastal commercial and recreational fisheries, and programs in estuarine and costal river water quality, land use, and seafood safety and processing

FY 2005 Actual 9,546
14,720

FY 2006 Actual 11,714
11,822

FY 2007 Estimated
12,000
13,000

FY 2008 Estimated
12,000
14,000

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Adjust personal services to reflect an increase in the employer share of premiums in the University System of Georgia Health Plan. 3. Add funds to reflect the increase in electricity and natural gas. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$1,528,207 1,184,800
$2,713,007

$39,252 9,262
18,507 $67,021
FY 2008 Recommended
$1,595,228 1,184,800
$2,780,028

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Purpose:

MARINE INSTITUTE
Understand the processes that affect the condition of the salt marsh and coastline.

Performance Measures:
1. Leveraged grant funding for research projects and facility improvements

FY 2005 Actual
$8,028,000

FY 2006 Actual
$11,181,217

FY 2007 Estimated $11,000,000

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Adjust personal services to reflect an increase in the employer share of premiums in the University System of Georgia Health Plan. 3. Add funds to reflect the increase in electricity and natural gas. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$943,916 767,633
$1,711,549

Purpose:

MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Care for, teach, and refer clients.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of patient admissions 2. Number of medical residents enrolled

FY 2005 Actual 22,248 411

FY 2006 Actual 21,370 420

FY 2007 Estimated
21,640 429

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$32,272,644 $32,272,644

Purpose:

OFFICE OF MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES
Provide assistance in the mitigation of factors that place minority businesses in a disadvantaged position.

Performance Measures:
1. Tax revenues generated by clients' incremental performance
2. Number of clients starting a new business

FY 2005 Actual N/A
501

FY 2006 Actual
$7,634,134
447

FY 2007 Estimated $4,419,650
458

FY 2008 Estimated $9,000,000
$15,477 4,968
17,373 $37,818
FY 2008 Recommended
$981,734 767,633
$1,749,367
FY 2008 Estimated
21,640 429
$908,468 $908,468
FY 2008 Recommended
$33,181,112 $33,181,112
FY 2008 Estimated $4,160,849
443

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REGENTS, UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Adjust personal services to reflect an increase in the employer share of premiums in the University System of Georgia Health Plan. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$860,161 $860,161

Purpose:

PUBLIC LIBRARIES
Provide library services for Georgians and to award grants from the Public Library Fund.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of circulations in Georgia public libraries
2. Number of print materials available

FY 2005 Actual
41,155,342
14,978,375

FY 2006 Actual
41,235,071
15,184,798

FY 2007 Estimated 42,472,123
15,640,342

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Add funds to the public library state grants formula based on an increase in state population. 3. Adjust personal services to reflect an increase in the employer share of premiums in the University System of Georgia Health Plan. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$37,968,698 4,522,400
$42,491,098

Purpose:

PUBLIC SERVICE/SPECIAL FUNDING INITIATIVES
Provide leadership, service, and education.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of school leaders who completed Georgia Leadership for School Improvement (GLISI) core training
2. Private dollars leveraged for the Intellectual Capital Partnership Program (ICAPP) Health Initiative

FY 2005 Actual 1,042
$1,741,774

FY 2006 Actual 1,431
$1,155,996

FY 2007 Estimated
1,911
$3,394,617

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Provide funding to the Medical College of Georgia for faculty and operating expenses to expand the medical school to the Athens area. 3. Remove one-time funding for the bio-business incubator at the Medical College of Georgia. 4. Provide one-time funding to support the Georgia Gwinnett College.

$16,962 7,150
$24,112
FY 2008 Recommended
$884,273 $884,273
FY 2008 Estimated 43,746,287 16,109,552
$1,730,381 297,294 9,728
$2,037,403
FY 2008 Recommended
$40,006,101 4,522,400
$44,528,501
FY 2008 Estimated
2,391
$3,370,608
$449,789 3,838,996
(500,000) 10,000,000

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REGENTS, UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

5. Add funds for the UGA-Griffin campus to expand education course offerings. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$27,417,559 5,000,000
$32,417,559

REGENTS CENTRAL OFFICE
Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Increase funding for Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) dues, the Regional Contract program to meet actual contract costs, and the Minority Doctoral Scholars program to add 3 additional students. 3. Adjust personal services to reflect an increase in the employer share of premiums in the University System of Georgia Health Plan. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$7,984,377 $7,984,377

Purpose:

RESEARCH CONSORTIUM
Conduct research to further industry in the State of Georgia.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) Eminent Scholars
2. Federal and private funds generated as a result of state funds appropriated to the Traditional Industries Program (TIP)

FY 2005 Actual 49
$2,676,000

FY 2006 Actual 51
$2,938,300

FY 2007 Estimated
54
$3,000,000

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Redirect funding for the energy eminent scholars ($2,000,000) and the patent fund for the bioscience industry ($200,000) to VentureLab and GRA commercialization programs. 3. Add funds for life sciences vaccine research. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$25,650,251 750,000
$26,400,251

500,000 $14,288,785
FY 2008 Recommended
$41,706,344 5,000,000
$46,706,344
$412,066 94,552 43,414
$550,032
FY 2008 Recommended
$8,534,409 $8,534,409
FY 2008 Estimated
57 $3,000,000
$344,764 Yes
10,000,000 $10,344,764
FY 2008 Recommended
$35,995,015 750,000
$36,745,015

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Purpose:

SKIDAWAY INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY
Provide a center of excellence in marine and ocean science research which expands the body of knowledge on marine environments.

Performance Measures:
1. External funds generated for each state dollar 2. Number of articles, abstracts, and papers
published

FY 2005 Actual $3.80 46

FY 2006 Actual $3.40 48

FY 2007 Estimated
$3.40 50

FY 2008 Estimated
$3.50 52

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Adjust personal services to reflect an increase in the employer share of premiums in the University System of Georgia Health Plan. 3. Add funds to reflect the increase in electricity and natural gas. Total Change

$71,731 6,906
23,148 $101,785

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$1,634,073 5,658,000
$7,292,073

FY 2008 Recommended
$1,735,858 5,658,000
$7,393,858

Purpose:

STUDENT EDUCATION ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
Provide underrepresented Georgia residents the opportunity to acquire educational experiences.

Performance Measures:
1. Percentage of underrepresented high school students who participated in summer programs and have enrolled in college

FY 2005 Actual 100%

FY 2006 Actual 89%

FY 2007 Estimated
100%

FY 2008 Estimated
100%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Adjust personal services to reflect an increase in the employer share of premiums in the University System of Georgia Health Plan. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$308,315 $308,315

$4,716 1,706
$6,422
FY 2008 Recommended
$314,737 $314,737

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Purpose:

TEACHING
Establish all such schools of learning or art as may be useful to the state and to organize them in the way most likely to attain the ends desired.

Performance Measures:
1. Retention rate 2. Graduation rate 3. Total USG Fall enrollment

FY 2005 Actual
79.56% 55.08% 250,659

FY 2006 Actual
78.44% 56.08% 253,552

FY 2007 Estimated
79.44% 57.08% 259,945

FY 2008 Estimated
80.44% 58.06% 262,544

Recommended Change:
1. Fund statewide budget changes.
2. Fully fund enrollment increase based on a 1.8% increase in semester credit hours and operating expenses related to additional square footage.
3. Add funds for Major Repairs and Renovations (MRR) to reflect a 4 year phase-in to fund MRR in cash rather than bonds.
4. Transfer funds for HB 400 from Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) to the Board of Regents to properly reflect the employer rate increase for TRS members from 9.24% to 9.28%.
5. Transfer funds from DTAE to Board of Regents to merge Georgia Aviation Technical College and Middle Georgia College within the University System.
6. Address retention of nursing faculty by adjusting salaries for clinical nursing staff to minimize the differential between faculty salary and the market.
7. Remove DOAS Indirect Cost to properly reflect base (Other Funds: $3,039,500).
Total Change

$57,459,549 80,077,807
17,500,000 321,950
3,691,765 Yes Yes
$159,051,071

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget $1,657,191,538 2,690,223,836 $4,347,415,374

FY 2008 Recommended $1,816,242,609 2,687,184,336 $4,503,426,945

Purpose:

VETERINARY MEDICINE EXPERIMENT STATION
Coordinate and conduct research on animal disease problems of present and potential concern to Georgia's livestock and poultry industries.

Performance Measures: 1. Amount of research awards (in millions)

FY 2005 Actual $13.8

FY 2006 Actual $12.4

FY 2007 Estimated
$10.0

FY 2008 Estimated
$10.0

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Adjust personal services to reflect an increase in the employer share of premiums in the University System of Georgia Health Plan. Total Change

$93,109 41,568
$134,677

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$3,249,577 $3,249,577

FY 2008 Recommended
$3,384,254 $3,384,254

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Purpose:

VETERINARY MEDICINE TEACHING HOSPITAL
Provide state of the art capabilities in diagnostic imaging, including MRI, CT scanning, nuclear scintigraphy, and various methods of ultrasonography.

Performance Measures:
1. Income generated in the teaching hospital while serving as an instructional and investigative function in veterinary medicine

FY 2005 Actual
$8,182,811

FY 2006 Actual
$8,182,811

FY 2007 Estimated $8,182,811

FY 2008 Estimated $8,182,811

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Adjust personal services to reflect an increase in the employer share of premiums in the University System of Georgia Health Plan. Total Change

$9,448 3,410
$12,858

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$489,727 6,700,000 $7,189,727

FY 2008 Recommended
$502,585 6,700,000 $7,202,585

Purpose:

PAYMENTS TO GEORGIA CANCER COALITION (GCC)
Provide funds to the Georgia Cancer Coalition for ongoing research and preventative measures.

Performance Measures: 1. Total external dollars brought in by the GCC

FY 2005 Actual
$51,775,052

FY 2006 Actual
$56,263,409

FY 2007 Estimated $55,503,907

Recommended Change: 1. Provide funding for coalition staff and regular operating expenses. 2. Provide funding to recruit 20 Eminent Cancer Scientists and Clinicians. 3. Provide one-time funding for the continued development of the Quality Information Exchange. 4. Provide funding for the Regional Programs of Excellence to provide community prevention and screening activities. 5. Provide funding to continue development and expansion of the oncology clinical trials network. Total Change

FY 2008 Estimated $56,350,000
$89,289 1,707,623 4,083,333
100,000
125,000 $6,105,245

Program Budget:
Tobacco Settlement Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$9,982,554 $9,982,554

FY 2008 Recommended
$16,087,799 $16,087,799

Purpose:

PAYMENTS TO GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE
Provide Quality Basic Education (QBE) funding for the grades 6-12 middle school/high school.

Performance Measures:
1. Prep school enrollment 2. Junior college enrollment

FY 2005 Actual 479 8,071

FY 2006 Actual 474 8,112

FY 2007 Estimated
504 8,355

FY 2008 Estimated
500 8,605

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Increase QBE funds for the preparatory school students at Georgia Military College. Total Change

$309,923 92,169
$402,092

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$2,660,060 $2,660,060

FY 2008 Recommended
$3,062,152 $3,062,152

Purpose:

PAYMENTS TO GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (GPTC)
Create, produce and distribute high quality programs and services that educate, inform and entertain our audiences and enrich the quality of their lives.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of educators trained by Georgia Public Broadcasting
2. Percentage of content correlated to the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS)
3. Percentage of schools who use Georgia Public Broadcasting's streaming portal

FY 2005 Actual 7,200
25%
88%

FY 2006 Actual 9,565
94%
100%

FY 2007 Estimated
10,000
100%
100%

FY 2008 Estimated
10,500
100%
100%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Add funds for 5 positions to monitor the digital and analog signals continuously. 3. Increase funds for utilities to maintain both digital and analog concurrently until FY 2010. Total Change

$565,890 370,676 116,400
$1,052,966

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$17,023,143 14,224,291
$31,247,434

FY 2008 Recommended
$18,076,109 14,224,291
$32,300,400

CAPITAL OUTLAY SUMMARY
1. Major Repairs and Rehabilitation, statewide 2. Equipment for Parks Nursing Center, Georgia College and State
University, Milledgeville, Baldwin County 3. Equipment for Health, Wellness, Lifelong Learning Center,
University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Carroll County 4. Equipment for Library and Technology Center, North Georgia
College and State University, Dahlonega, Lumpkin County 5. Construction of Academic Classroom Building, Savannah State
University, Savannah, Chatham County 6. Design and construction of the Professional Sciences Center,
Macon State College, Macon, Bibb County 7. Design and construction of the Academic Classroom Building,
Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, Peach County 8. Design and construction of the College of Pharmacy, University of
Georgia, Athens, Clarke County
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FY 2008

Yr.

Principal

20

$42,500,000

Debt Service $3,630,775

5

1,000,000

228,000

5

3,000,000

684,000

5

2,000,000

456,000

20

12,700,000

1,084,961

20

22,200,000

1,896,546

20

16,800,000

1,435,224

20

37,205,000

3,178,423

REGENTS, UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

9. Design and construction of the Health Sciences Building, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Cobb County
10. Design and construct a Library, Georgia Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County
11. Major research and development equipment for Georgia Research Alliance, Atlanta, Augusta, and Athens
12. Equipment for ongoing program Traditional Industries Program (TIP) Research, statewide

20

42,500,000

20

28,300,000

5

19,000,000

5

900,000

$228,105,000

3,630,775 2,417,669 4,332,000
205,200 $23,179,573

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DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources

FY 2005 Expenditures

FY 2006 Expenditures

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

Personal Services Personal Services - General and Departmental Personal Services - Sponsored Operations Operating Expenses - General and Departmental Operating Expenses - Sponsored Operations Special Funding Initiatives Office of Minority Business Enterprise Student Education Enrichment Program Forestry Research Research Consortium Agricultural Research Advanced Technology Development Center Center for Rehabilitation Technology Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) Payments Payments to Georgia Military College Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission (GPTC) Public Libraries Salaries and Operations Georgia Medical College Health, Inc. Capital Outlay TOTAL FUNDS Less: Other Funds
Subtotal

$1,904,677,286 537,702,380 655,737,336
624,813,380 28,826,647 890,329 311,163 842,059 25,783,490 2,483,445 18,729,038 4,804,120 81,900
2,831,338 28,303,860
30,341,483 31,761,251 52,987,853 $3,951,908,357
$2,286,642,964 $2,286,642,964

$2,016,448,477 469,800,189 834,111,291

$3,035,682,672 782,747,674

$3,125,972,856 802,811,408

$3,169,744,765 825,244,649

761,456,600 30,175,631 859,814 304,035 5,599,896 22,168,021

864,397,122

864,397,122

864,397,122

20,549,209 767,598

1,032,148

1,032,148

1,126,700

2,896,734 16,958,649

2,660,060 31,247,434

2,660,060 31,247,434

3,062,152 32,300,400

41,262,288 31,510,080 150,962,109 $4,405,830,621

34,878,668
106,067,226 $4,858,713,004

35,590,214
141,067,226 $5,004,778,468

36,859,028
123,567,226 $5,056,302,042

$2,603,059,285 $2,603,059,285

$2,925,739,502 $2,925,739,502

$2,925,905,670 $2,925,905,670

$2,922,866,170 $2,922,866,170

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds

$1,659,022,216 6,243,177

$1,786,538,782 16,232,554

$1,917,240,948 15,732,554

$2,063,140,244 15,732,554

$2,111,598,073 21,837,799

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,665,265,393 $1,802,771,336 $1,932,973,502 $2,078,872,798 $2,133,435,872

Positions

31,801

34,098

37,972

37,972

38,378

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FORMULA PRESENTATION - FY 2008

PART I: INSTRUCTION AND RESEARCH A. Instruction B. Research (equal to graduate instruction academic salaries)
TOTAL FUNDING BASE
PART II: ACADEMIC SUPPORT (18.9% of the Funding Base)
PART III: STUDENT SERVICES AND INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT (26.9% of the Funding Base)
PART IV: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PLANT A. Regular Operations (44,916,182 square feet at $4.9462 per square foot) B. Major Repair/Rehabilitation Fund (See General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund for bond funded items) C. Utilities (44,916,182 square feet at $2.2659 per square foot)
PART V: FRINGE BENEFITS A. Fringe Benefits (FICA, health and life insurance, workers' compensation, etc.) B. Teachers' Retirement
PART VI: PUBLIC SERVICE AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION A. Public Service Institutes B. Community Education (Cap at 427,375 CEU's at $40.73 per unit for all CEU's) C. Campus Coordinators (one professional and one support position per institution) D. Minority Education Program

PART VII: TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (1.70% Factor) Total Formula Requirement
Sustained Budget Reductions Public Service Institute Reductions Internal Revenue:
Student Tuition Graduate Assistant Fee Reduction Debt Service Payments Other Funds and Programs
Total Internal Revenue
OTHER ADJUSTMENTS 3% Salary Increase
Formula Requirement - Fiscal Year 2008

($663,855,013) 5,400,000
(21,606,788) ___4_,4_2_7_,_0_2_5_

$983,367,731 244,382,387
_____________ $1,227,750,118
232,044,772
330,264,782
222,163,576 17,500,000
101,775,676
408,825,798 122,084,247
13,097,886 17,719,203
4,107,939 2,000,000 _____________ $2,699,333,997 ____4_5_,6_0_4_,_5_7_4_ $2,744,938,571
(272,572,228) (1,723,015)
_(_$_6_7_5_,6_3_4_,_7_7_6_) ___$_2_1_,2_3_4_,_0_5_7_ $1,816,242,609

293

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Commissioner

Processing Center Taxpayer Services

Compliance and Policy

Alcohol and Tobacco

Administration, Legislation, Customer Service, Government
Relations

Human Resources

Local Government Services

Tax Law and Policy

Litigation and Investigation

Motor Vehicle

Finance

Information Systems

Strategic Implementation and
Internal Control

294

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Since 1938, the Department of Revenue has been responsible for administering the state's tax laws and collecting and processing state revenue. Additionally, the department is charged with enforcing laws and regulations pertaining to the control of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products, overseeing county property tax systems, and managing unclaimed property. Auditors, accountants, collectors, field representatives, and various specialists and administrative personnel work as authorized agents of the department's commissioner to carry out the Department of Revenue's responsibilities. In a typical year, these agents maintain and update millions of taxpayer accounts and enforce compliance with numerous laws and regulations.
The Department of Revenue processes more than 9 million documents per year, including more than 1.6 million electronic tax returns, and issues more than $2 billion in tax refunds annually.
ORGANIZATION To accomplish its duties, the department is comprised of the
following seven divisions that report to the Commissioner: Administrative Division Taxpayer Services Division Compliance and Policy Division Alcohol and Tobacco Division Local Government Services Division Information Technology Division Processing Center
Each division plays a strategic role in meeting departmental goals and objectives.
TAX ADMINISTRATION AND COLLECTION The Department of Revenue net state revenue collections
for FY 2006 totaled $16.4 billion. The major taxes and fees collected by the department include Personal Income Taxes, General Sales and Use Taxes, Corporation Income and License Taxes, Selective Sales Taxes (Motor Fuels, Liquor, etc.), Estate Taxes, and Property Taxes.

In addition to collecting and processing state revenue, each year the department also collects over $4 billion in taxes designated for local counties, schools and municipalities. This amount includes a 1% sales tax in Fulton and DeKalb Counties that is used as dedicated revenue for the construction and operation of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA). Other 1% sales taxes designated for local entities are the local option sales tax, the special purpose local option sales tax, the homestead local option sales tax, and the education local option sales tax.
ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO REGULATION The department enforces all laws and regulations pertaining
to the manufacture, possession, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages and the possession, transportation, and sale of tobacco products within the state, as well as, the operation of coin-operated amusement machines. The department's Alcohol and Tobacco Division is comprised of a criminal investigative unit and an audit and operations unit. Agents assigned to the investigative unit carryout specialized investigations that focus on licensing and enforcement agencies and lend assistance to outside parties. The audit and operations staff conducts audits of manufacturers, shippers, and distributors of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products. In addition, they promote voluntary compliance with the state's alcoholic beverage and tobacco excise tax laws.
STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION The State Board of Equalization is attached to the
Department of Revenue for administrative purposes only. The board appoints hearing officers that evaluate appeals by local governing authorities on issues relating to the Revenue Commissioner's disapproval of county tax digests.
AUTHORITY Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

295

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget
$548,661,784 150,000
$548,811,784 7,005,348
555,817,132

FY 2008 Changes Recommended

$9,045,500 $9,045,500 $9,045,500

$557,707,284 150,000
$557,857,284 7,005,348
$564,862,632

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY DEPARTMENT (Information Only): Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2007 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 3% effective January 1, 2008, provide for performance increases and for
supplemental salary adjustments for employees in specified critical jobs. 3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 16.713% to 22.843%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums. 5. Increase the Georgia Building Authority (GBA) real estate rental rate for office space.
Total Change

$663,125 978,617
2,831,781 396,939 68,033
$4,938,495

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:
ADMINISTRATION
Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Realize CNG savings by reducing telecommunications. Total Change

$186,216 (1,335)
$184,881

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$4,053,813 $4,053,813

FY 2008 Recommended
$4,238,694 $4,238,694

Purpose:

CUSTOMER SERVICE
Assure that all state revenue collection activities proceed in a manner consistent with promoting voluntary compliance and the Taxpayer Bill of Rights.

Performance Measures:
1. Customer Service: Percent of persons surveyed who attended taxpayer education workshops who reported that the programs were beneficial
2. Value of unclaimed property returned to rightful owners or heirs (in millions)
3. Number of claims unresolved after 90 days

FY 2005 Actual 70%
$7 1,169

FY 2006 Actual 95%
$9 50

FY 2007 Estimated
95%
$10 50

FY 2008 Estimated
95%
$11 50

296

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Transfer the State Board of Equalization program to the Customer Service program as a subprogram. Total Change

$579,997 5,000
$584,997

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$10,709,219 2,110,135
$12,819,354

FY 2008 Recommended
$11,294,216 2,110,135
$13,404,351

Purpose:

STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Examine the proposed assessments of each class of taxpayers or property and the digest of proposed assessments as a whole to determine that they are reasonably apportioned among the several tax jurisdictions and reasonably uniform with the values set on other classes of property throughout the state.

Recommended Change: 1. Transfer the State Board of Equalization program to Customer Service as a subprogram. Total Change

($5,000) ($5,000)

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$5,000 $5,000

FY 2008 Recommended
$0 $0

Purpose:

DOCUMENTS PROCESSING AND DEPOSITS
Ensure that all tax payments are received, credited, and deposited according to sound business practices and the law, and ensure that all tax returns are reviewed and recorded to accurately update taxpayer information.

Performance Measures:
1. Customer Service: Average time lapse in days between receipt and deposit of a check in a coupon payment
2. Number of sales tax returns processed through error resolution
3. Number of documents processed (in millions)

FY 2005 Actual 2.5
787,500 7.9

FY 2006 Actual 2.5
750,000 8

FY 2007 Estimated
2
615,000 7.8

FY 2008 Estimated
1
615,000 8

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Realize CNG savings by reducing regular operating expenses. Total Change

$1,476,546 (198,447)
$1,278,099

297

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007
Current Budget $40,595,061 426,769
$41,021,830

FY 2008
Recommended $41,873,160 426,769
$42,299,929

Purpose:

INDUSTRY REGULATION
Provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products and ensure all coin operated amusement machines are properly licensed and decaled.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of alcohol license investigations conducted 2. Number of investigations of illegal alcohol sales to
underage persons that lead to a sanction of some type 3. Number of citations issued

FY 2005 Actual 1,338 285
1,880

FY 2006 Actual 1,377 448
1,684

FY 2007 Estimated
1,200 400
1,500

FY 2008 Estimated
1,250 390
1,700

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

$232,197 $232,197

Program Budget: State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Total Funds
Purpose: Inspect rebuilt salvage vehicles.

SALVAGE INSPECTION

FY 2007 Current Budget
$4,496,971 150,000
$4,646,971

FY 2008 Recommended
$4,729,168 150,000
$4,879,168

Performance Measures:
1. Number of rebuilt salvage vehicle reinspections
Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

FY 2005 Actual 22,618

FY 2006 Actual 23,208

FY 2007 Estimated
24,400

FY 2008 Estimated
24,400
$90,209 $90,209

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$1,581,159 $1,581,159

FY 2008 Recommended
$1,671,368 $1,671,368

298

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

TAG AND TITLE REGISTRATION
Purpose: Establish motor vehicle ownership.

Performance Measures:
1. Amount of revenue from motor vehicle registration (in millions)
2. Number of titles processed (in-person and by batch in millions)
3. Amount of revenue generated from the issuance of motor vehicle titles (in millions)
Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Realize CNG savings by reducing telecommunications. Total Change

FY 2005 Actual
$184.4
$2.7
$51.5

FY 2006 Actual
$195.7
$2.8
$52.2

FY 2007 Estimated
$201.5
$2.9
$54.0

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$22,541,777 652,681
$23,194,458

TAX COMPLIANCE
Purpose: Ensure that all taxpayers pay the correct amount of taxes owed under the law.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of proposed assessments issued 2. Percent of business audits that find businesses not
in compliance with the tax laws 3. Average revenue per audit for all business audits

FY 2005 Actual
367,925 38%
$2,006

FY 2006 Actual
395,470 41%
$1,771

FY 2007 Estimated 230,000
45%
$1,800

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Realize CNG savings ($244,404) and provide additional funds ($492,792) to add 12 compliance auditors. 3. Provide funds for the implementation of a data warehouse to allow for the identification of underreporting and non-reporting taxpayers. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$28,603,204 3,815,763
$32,418,967

FY 2008 Estimated
$201.5 $2.9
$54.0
$706,597 (30,409)
$676,188
FY 2008 Recommended
$23,217,965 652,681
$23,870,646
FY 2008 Estimated 230,000
45% 1,900
$1,666,733 737,196
3,600,000 $6,003,929
FY 2008 Recommended
$34,607,133 3,815,763
$38,422,896

299

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Purpose:

HOMEOWNERS' TAX RELIEF GRANT
Provide homeowners' tax relief grants to counties and local school districts, for which the eligible assessed value of each qualified homestead in the state shall be $8,000 for the taxable year beginning January 1, 2007.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of local taxing jurisdictions receiving grants 2. Number of homesteads qualifying for the grants ( in
millions)

FY 2005 Actual 419 6

FY 2006 Actual 424 7.3

FY 2007 Estimated
430 7.4

FY 2008 Estimated
435 7.6

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget $432,290,501 $432,290,501

FY 2008 Recommended $432,290,501 $432,290,501

CAPITAL OUTLAY SUMMARY
1. Funding for the integration of core systems as part of the tax integration project 2. Development and Implementation of Enterprise Data Warehouse
Total

FY 2008

Yr.

Principal

5

$7,000,000

Debt Service $1,596,000

5

4,000,000

912,000

$11,000,000

$2,508,000

300

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Capital Outlay Contractual Services MV Tags and Decals County Tax Officials Retirement and FICA Homeowners' Tax Relief Grants TOTAL FUNDS Less: Federal Funds Other Funds DOAS Indirect Funds
Subtotal
State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

FY 2005 Expenditures
$59,836,465 6,450,119 1,105,439 46,111 233,866
13,091,377 6,839,501 1,236,547 651,390 2,120,536 5,843,689
3,785,079 420,437,228 $521,677,347
$542,577 15,426,202
2,544,988 $18,513,767
$503,013,580 150,000
$503,163,580
1,075 74

FY 2006 Expenditures
$72,463,163 10,777,357 1,222,327 285,923 210,808 22,768,983 7,241,376 2,756,656 801,571
6,175,711 5,322,674 4,785,079 410,072,377 $544,884,005
$315,536 20,198,939
$20,514,475
$524,219,530 150,000
$524,369,530
1,366 94

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

$71,746,575 9,064,832

$72,409,700 9,064,832

$76,861,441 9,603,581

64,110 283,156 2,263,503 7,538,475 19,305,606

64,110 283,156 2,263,503 7,538,475 19,305,606

64,110 1,473,156 2,263,503 7,362,104 19,333,862

7,475,295 2,000,000 3,785,079 432,290,501 $555,817,132

7,475,295 2,000,000 3,785,079 432,290,501 $556,480,257

350,000 9,475,295 2,000,000 3,785,079 432,290,501 $564,862,632

$7,005,348
$7,005,348
$548,661,784 150,000
$548,811,784
1,365 94

$7,005,348
$7,005,348
$549,324,909 150,000
$549,474,909
1,365 94

$7,005,348
$7,005,348
$557,707,284 150,000
$557,857,284
1,377 94

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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
302

SECRETARY OF STATE
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Secretary of State is the keeper of the Great Seal of Georgia and custodian of the state flag. The Office of the Secretary of State provides many services for the public, businesses, state agencies, and city and county governments. These services include:
Licensing the practice of over 66 professions and registration of other activities
Election and voter registration and campaign finance disclosure
Business activity monitoring and enforcement of many financial regulations
Management and preservation of public records Museum and Tour programs in the Capitol
The office is comprised of Internal Administration, Archives and History, Elections, Corporations, Securities and Business Regulation, and State Professional Licensing Boards. The attached agencies are the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust, Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency, State Ethics Commission, and the Georgia Real Estate Commission and Appraisers Board.
REGULATORY RESPONSIBILITIES As a regulatory agency, the office offers education and
examinations, issues licenses, collects fees for licenses, investigates complaints or violations of the law and orders reprimands. The Securities Division is responsible for regulating securities, and has the authority to adopt necessary rules to monitor the securities industry, including registration of brokers and securities. The division registers cemeteries, and regulates perpetual care cemeteries, charitable organizations and paid solicitors.
The Corporations Division serves as custodian of filings for foreign and domestic charters, nonprofit organizations and other types of corporate entity activities. In addition, the division registers and renews trademarks and service marks.

The Professional Licensing Boards Division manages 35 occupational and professional regulatory boards. The duties include reviewing and approving applications to practice, scheduling examinations, issuing licenses, maintaining records, investigating violations and resolution of complaints.
STATE ELECTIONS ACTIVITY The Office of the Secretary of State monitors all activities related to
officials and elections. The Elections Division's primary function is to perform all activities related to federal, state, county and municipal elections, including authorization of election results.
MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC RECORDS The Division of Archives and History collects, manages, and
preserves official records of Georgia from 1732 to the present. The division administers the state records management program under the direction of the State Records Committee, chaired by the Secretary of State, and a record center for the storage and maintenance of nonpermanent records of state agencies.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS The Capitol Museum and Capitol Tours Program provides tours of
the Capitol.
The Internal Administration Division contains the general administrative support functions of accounting, purchasing, budgeting, human resources and information technology, as well as two noninternally focused activities: the Georgia Capitol Museum and Capitol Tours program and the Administrative Procedures Section, responsible for administering the rules promulgation process pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act for the State.
AUTHORITY Titles 10, 14, 21, 28, 43, 44, 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; Public Law 93-443, 1993; Resolution Act 11, Georgia Laws 1993.

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SECRETARY OF STATE
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget
$37,264,162 $37,264,162
1,498,265 $38,762,427

FY 2008 Changes Recommended

$1,460,019 $1,460,019
2,018 $1,462,037

$38,724,181 $38,724,181
1,500,283 $40,224,464

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY DEPARTMENT (Information Only): Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2007 salary adjustment for the department ($181,225) (Total Funds: $183,243), Georgia Real Estate Commission ($16,992), State Ethics Commission ($5,281), Georgia Commission on the Holocaust ($1,892) and Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Commission ($10,966).
2. Provide for a general salary increase of 3% effective January 1, 2008 and provide for performance increases for the department ($341,847), Georgia Real Estate Commission ($38,785), State Ethics Commission ($23,262), Georgia Commission on the Holocaust ($3,781) and Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency ($21,296).
3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 16.713% to 22.843% for the department ($886,065), Georgia Real Estate Commission ($98,353), State Ethics Commission ($57,453), Georgia Commission on the Holocaust ($10,002) and Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency ($54,661).
4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums for the department ($133,043), Georgia Real Estate Commission ($15,084), State Ethics Commission ($4,981), Georgia Commission on the Holocaust ($1,656) and Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency ($8,097).
5. Increase the Georgia Building Authority (GBA) real estate rental rate for office space for the department ($27,312) and State Ethics Commission ($3,175).
Total Change

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:

ADMINISTRATION
Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Realize CNG savings by reducing state funds $694 and redistributing $23,942 in state funds from the Administration program to the Securities program to fund maintenance costs and software licenses for L2K, Web Lookup, and My License. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$4,882,454 30,000
$4,912,454

$216,356
428,971 1,106,534
162,861
30,487 $1,945,209
$326,400 (24,636)
$301,764 FY 2008
Recommended $5,184,218 30,000 $5,214,218

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Purpose:

ARCHIVES
Assist state agencies in adequately documenting their activities, administering their records management programs, scheduling their records and transferring their non-current records to the State Records Center.

Performance Measures:
1. Percentage of public customers using Archives services who rate the overall service "satisfactory"
2. Number of state agencies actively reformatting paper records to an electronic form or creating records electronically with the intent to reduce the amount of paper being stored at the State Records Center

FY 2005 Actual 98%
0

FY 2006 Actual 98%
3

FY 2007 Estimated
98%
10

FY 2008 Estimated
98%
10

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes (Total Funds: $222,538). 2. Increase funding for real estate rental rate escalation. 3. Realize CNG savings by reducing state funds. Total Change

$220,528 13,047 (1,859)
$231,716

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$5,972,322 508,753
$6,481,075

FY 2008 Recommended
$6,204,038 510,771
$6,714,809

CAPITOL TOURS
Purpose: Provide guided informational tours of the State Capitol.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of tour visitors 2. Information provided through the media, internet and
other publications about the State Capitol and state history

FY 2005 Actual 94,604 55,328

FY 2006 Actual 95,000
119,130

FY 2007 Estimated
55,000 120,000

FY 2008 Estimated
55,000 120,000

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Realize CNG savings by reducing state funds. Total Change

$9,937 (141)
$9,796

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$155,777 $155,777

FY 2008 Recommended
$165,573 $165,573

305

SECRETARY OF STATE
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Purpose:

CORPORATIONS
Accept and review findings made pursuant to statutes; issue certifications of records on file; and provide information to the public on all filed entities.

Performance Measures:
1. Percentage of filings certified within 2 business days 2. Number of corporations filed

FY 2005 Actual 95% 38,808

FY 2006 Actual 95% 31,879

FY 2007 Estimated
95% 42,000

FY 2008 Estimated
95% 42,000

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Realize CNG savings within the Corporations program ($6,599) and savings from the Professional Licensing Boards program ($14,382) to fund enhancement and maintenance of the proprietary computer system ($20,981).
Total Change

$113,950 14,382
$128,332

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$1,197,789 739,512
$1,937,301

FY 2008 Recommended
$1,326,121 739,512
$2,065,633

Purpose:

ELECTIONS
Administer all duties imposed upon the Secretary of State by providing all required filing and public information services, performing all certification and commissioning duties required by law and assisting candidates, local governments, and citizens in interpreting and complying with all election, voter registration and financial disclosure laws.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of elections 2. Number of elections monitored or observed by the
Secretary of State

FY 2005 Actual 843 300

FY 2006 Actual 435 50

FY 2007 Estimated
750 600

FY 2008 Estimated
840 600

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Remove one-time funding associated with SB 500. 3. Realize CNG savings by reducing state funds $23,598 and redirecting $15,000 in state funds in the Elections program to fund the replacement of computers. 4. Provide funding for an independent audit of Georgia's elections procedures, guidelines and security measures. Total Change

$127,864 (50,000) (23,598)
100,000 $154,266

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$5,159,663 20,000
$5,179,663

FY 2008 Recommended
$5,313,929 20,000
$5,333,929

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

PROFESSIONAL LICENSING BOARDS
Purpose: Protect the public health and welfare by supporting all operations of Boards which license professions.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of licensed professionals regulated by the Professional Licensing Boards
2. Number of license renewals supported by the operations support unit

FY 2005 Actual
780,390
127,734

FY 2006 Actual
773,590
140,000

FY 2007 Estimated
825,000
150,000

FY 2008 Estimated
825,000
150,000

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Increase funding for real estate rental rate escalation. 3. Eliminate one-time funding for motor vehicle purchases. 4. Realize CNG savings by reducing state funds $9,690 and redistributing $14,382 in state funds from the Professional Licensing Boards program for the enhancement and maintenance of the proprietary computer system used by the Corporations program.
5. Provide funding for an independent audit of the Professional Licensing Boards to improve customer service. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$11,354,435 150,000
$11,504,435

$618,668 13,047 (90,000) (24,072)
100,000 $617,643
FY 2008 Recommended
$11,972,078 150,000
$12,122,078

Purpose:

SECURITIES
Provide for registration, compliance and enforcement of the provisions of the Georgia Codes, and to provide information to the public regarding subjects of such codes.

Performance Measures:
1. Cemetery entities filings, inspections, closeouts, notifications, reports, and escrow actions processed
2. Charitable entities filings, inspections, closeouts, notifications, and reports processed

FY 2005 Actual 2,818
6,583

FY 2006 Actual 3,158
8,367

FY 2007 Estimated
3,152
8,670

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Realize CNG savings within the Securities program ($1,058) and savings from the Administration program ($23,942) to fund maintenance costs and software licenses for L2K, Web Lookup, and My License ($25,000).
Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$2,040,428 50,000
$2,090,428

FY 2008 Estimated
3,152
10,940
$152,145 23,942
$176,087
FY 2008 Recommended
$2,216,515 50,000
$2,266,515

307

SECRETARY OF STATE
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Purpose:

GEORGIA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
Administer the license law for real estate brokers and salespersons and provide administrative support to the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board in their administration of the Real Estate Appraisal.

Performance Measures:
1. Percentage of findings of negligence occurring in completed cases
2. Percentage of Georgia passing rates on qualifying examinations that are within 5 points of the average passing rates nationwide

FY 2005 Actual 13.7%
11.2%

FY 2006 Actual 29.6%
8.4%

FY 2007 Estimated
33.0%
5.0%

FY 2008 Estimated
33.0%
5.0%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Provide additional funding for 2 investigator positions. 3. Provide funds to replace 1 motor vehicle with mileage in excess of 135,000 miles. Total Change

$169,214 97,426 17,272
$283,912

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$3,253,396 $3,253,396

FY 2008 Recommended
$3,537,308 $3,537,308

Purpose:

STATE ETHICS COMMISSION
Protect the integrity of the democratic process and ensure compliance by candidates, public officials, non-candidate campaign committees, lobbyists and vendors with Georgia's Campaign and Financial Disclosure requirements.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of cases brought before the Commission for review
2. Number of cases actually closed/removed from the docket

FY 2005 Actual 115
94

FY 2006 Actual 38
38

FY 2007 Estimated
62
38

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Reduce one-time operational funding ($648,997) and realize CNG savings by reducing telecommunications ($1,003). Total Change

FY 2008 Estimated
72 48
$94,152 (650,000) ($555,848)

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$1,606,602 $1,606,602

FY 2008 Recommended
$1,050,754 $1,050,754

308

SECRETARY OF STATE
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Purpose:

GEORGIA COMMISSION ON THE HOLOCAUST
Teach the lessons of the Holocaust to present and future generations of Georgians in order to create an awareness of the enormity of the crimes of prejudice and inhumanity.

Performance Measures:
1. College courses coordinated, in-house training sessions conducted and permanent and traveling exhibits provided
2. Number of educators attending Commission programs and training sessions requesting materials to incorporate into their lesson plans
Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

FY 2005 Actual 28
650

FY 2006 Actual 25
650

FY 2007 Estimated
25
650

FY 2008 Estimated
25
650

$17,331 $17,331

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$278,412 $278,412

FY 2008 Recommended
$295,743 $295,743

Purpose:

GEORGIA DRUGS AND NARCOTICS AGENCY
Protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs.

Performance Measures:
1. Inspections conducted 2. Percentage of law enforcement agencies that rate
the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency services to be high quality
Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

FY 2005 Actual 1,980 90%

FY 2006 Actual 1,874 90%

FY 2007 Estimated
2,100 90%

FY 2008 Estimated
2,100 90%

$95,020 $95,020

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$1,362,884 $1,362,884

FY 2008 Recommended
$1,457,904 $1,457,904

309

SECRETARY OF STATE
DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contractual Services Elections Expenses SUBTOTAL FUNDS (Excludes Attached Agencies) ATTACHED AGENCIES Georgia Real Estate Commission State Ethics Commission Georgia Commission on the Holocaust Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency TOTAL FUNDS Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
Subtotal
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

FY 2005 Expenditures
$17,072,795 5,176,958 291,278
84,038 5,604,461 4,372,126 1,103,344
766,404 18,016,608
406,521 $52,894,533
$2,710,187 691,203 323,210
1,354,997 $57,974,130
$19,486,782 3,248,120
$22,734,902
$35,239,228
$35,239,228
360 71

FY 2006 Expenditures

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

$17,526,920 4,833,006 364,741 56,817 22,255 2,636,397 3,944,867 722,149 1,858,678 4,039,177 696,006
$36,701,013

$19,814,491 3,949,069
90,000 73,500 315,057 4,056,400 1,611,737
1,986,544 364,335
$32,261,133

$19,997,734 3,949,069
73,500 315,057 4,056,400 1,611,737
1,986,544 364,335
$32,354,376

$21,358,689 3,926,508
73,500 333,438 4,109,806 1,579,935
2,136,544 364,335
$33,882,755

$2,961,248 1,281,115 237,943 1,266,976
$42,448,295

$3,253,396 1,606,602 278,412 1,362,884
$38,762,427

$3,270,388 1,611,883 280,304 1,373,850
$38,890,801

$3,537,308 1,050,754 295,743 1,457,904
$40,224,464

$2,608,518 4,430,293
$7,038,811

$1,498,265 $1,498,265

$1,500,283 $1,500,283

$1,500,283 $1,500,283

$35,409,484

$37,264,162

$37,390,518

$38,724,181

$35,409,484

$37,264,162

$37,390,518

$38,724,181

371

462

71

76

462

462

76

76

310

SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

State Soil and Water Conservation Board
Executive Director
Deputy Executive Director

Administration

Conservation of Agricultural Water
Supplies

Water Resources and Land Use Planning

Conservation of Soil and Water Resources

USDA Flood Control Watershed Structures

Regional Offices (6)

311

SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission was formed to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of Georgia. The commission's primary goal is to make Georgia a better place for its citizens through the wise use and protection of basic soil and water resources and to achieve practical water quality goals through agricultural best practices.
There are 40 Soil and Water Conservation Districts in Georgia, composed of 1 or more counties each; every county has at least 2 supervisor representatives on the District Board of Supervisors. Serving as the coordinator of the 370 district supervisors is a commission appointed by the Governor, comprised of 5 supervisors from different regions of the state and appointed by the Governor to serve 5-year terms. The commission is headquartered in Athens with 6 regional offices and has a professional staff whose primary duty is to serve and advance the goals of the Soil and Water Conservation Districts. The regional offices are located in Rome, Athens, Conyers, Milledgeville, Dawson, and Statesboro.
CONSERVATION OF AGRICULTURAL WATER SUPPLIES The Conservation of Agricultural Water Supplies program exists
to assist agricultural water users in quantifying water use, conserving existing water supplies through irrigation audits, and reducing dependence on ground water and surface water supplies through agricultural catchments. The Soil and Water Conservation Commission accomplishes these goals through agricultural water metering by installing water meters on farmers' irrigation systems to track and document water usage. This allows the commission to accurately determine state water use and obtain data to be used by policy makers and individual farmers alike in developing water conservation strategies. In addition, the commission administers farmer incentive programs designed to increase the uniformity and efficiency of agricultural irrigation systems and to develop agricultural water catchments for irrigation of cropland in South Georgia.
CONSERVATION OF SOIL AND WATER RESOURCES The Conservation of Soil and Water Resources program supports
landowners in protecting soil and water resources through the use of

voluntary best management practices intended to meet water quality standards. Best management practices implemented by the commission and individual farmers prevent erosion and pollution on both agricultural and urban lands.
Three subprograms in the Conservation of Soil and Water Resources program address different types of land and conservation issues. The Agricultural Lands subprogram helps to reduce soil erosion and non-point source pollutants on agricultural lands; Urban Lands addresses erosion on development sites by educating developers, local governments, and erosion and sediment control professionals on best management practices; and Conservation District Education and Outreach promotes increased awareness of the importance of soil and water conservation by supplying Georgia citizens with research data, mapping systems, and soil and water resource information.
WATER RESOURCES AND LAND USE PLANNING The Water Resources and Land Use Planning program exists to
conduct planning activities that further the understanding of water use and improve water management throughout the state. Through this program, the commission provides resource information to stakeholders and policy makers participating in the statewide water planning process, using wetted acreage maps and an irrigator gateway.
WATERSHED FLOOD CONTROL DAMS Georgia has 357 United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA)-constructed flood control watershed dams, most of them located in the northern part of the state. The Watershed Flood Control Dams program provides for proper operation and maintenance of these dams by working with federal, local, and Soil and Water Conservation District officials. Through the program, the commission helps to ensure that dams meet the Georgia Safe Dams Act standards for structural integrity, operate efficiently to provide multi-purpose use, and ensure flood protection for nearby communities.
AUTHORITY Title 2-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget
$3,097,477 $3,097,477
2,311,431 8,547,106 $13,956,014

FY 2008 Changes Recommended

$422,643 $422,643
(266,937) $155,706

$3,520,120 $3,520,120
2,311,431 8,280,169 $14,111,720

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY AGENCY (Information Only): Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2007 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 3% effective January 1, 2008 and provide for performance increases. 3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 16.713% to
22.843%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.
Total Change

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:
ADMINISTRATION
Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Redirect motor vehicle funds from the Water Resources and Land Use Planning program to the Administration program to replace 1 high-mileage vehicle. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$599,541 $599,541

Purpose:

WATER RESOURCES AND LAND USE PLANNING
Improve understanding of water use and develop plans that improve water management and efficiency.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of wetted acreage maps completed for prior fiscal year's agricultural water meter installations
2. Number of training sessions conducted to inform producers on how to use the Farmer Gateway to review metering data

FY 2005 Actual N/A
N/A

FY 2006 Actual 1,355
N/A

FY 2007 Estimated
9,636
4

Recommended Change:
1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Redirect motor vehicle funds from the Water Resources and Land Use Planning program to replace 5 high-
mileage vehicles in 3 programs. Total Change

$19,884 30,446 84,925 20,451
$155,706
$25,436 15,269
$40,705 FY 2008 Recommended $640,246 $640,246
FY 2008 Estimated
10,645 6
$241 (80,000) ($79,759)

313

SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$957,304 $957,304

Purpose:

CONSERVATION OF AGRICULTURAL WATER SUPPLIES
Conserve the use of Georgia's ground and surface water by agricultural water users.

FY 2008 Recommended
$877,545 $877,545

Performance Measures:
1. Number of water conservation plans written for potential water savings
2. Millions of gallons of water saved by successfully retrofitting (upgrading) irrigation systems

FY 2005 Actual 357
1,570

FY 2006 Actual 521
770

FY 2007 Estimated
325
900

FY 2008 Estimated
325
800

Recommended Change:
1. Fund statewide budget changes.
2. Redirect motor vehicle funds from the Water Resources and Land Use Planning program to the Conservation of Agricultural Water Supplies program to replace 1 high-mileage vehicle. Total Change

$41,801 8,569
$50,370

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$263,933 1,631,804 7,847,716 $9,743,453

FY 2008 Recommended
$314,303 1,631,804 7,847,716 $9,793,823

Purpose:

CONSERVATION OF SOIL AND WATER RESOURCES
Conserve Georgia's rich natural resources through voluntary implementation of conservation best management practices on agricultural lands.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of agricultural acres adequately protected and benefited by application of conservation systems
2. Number of formal erosion and sedimentation control training and certification courses held by the commission

FY 2005 Actual
194,258
10

FY 2006 Actual
228,771
41

FY 2007 Estimated
200,000
30

FY 2008 Estimated
210,000
24

Recommended Change:
1. Fund statewide budget changes.
2. Replace other funds with state general funds to continue the Erosion and Sedimentation Control certification program as mandated by O.C.G.A. 12-7-9(a).
3. Redirect motor vehicle funds from the Water Resources and Land Use planning program to the Conservation of Soil and Water Resources program to replace 3 high-mileage vehicles. Total Change

$86,586 266,937
56,162
$409,685

314

SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$1,171,645 679,627 699,390
$2,550,662

Purpose:

USDA FLOOD CONTROL WATERSHED STRUCTURES
Provide flood retarding, water quality, recreation, and water supply benefits to Georgia citizens.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of inspections performed on districtsponsored dams assisted by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service
2. Number of district/USDA watershed dams maintained
Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

FY 2005 Actual 171
71

FY 2006 Actual 131
88

FY 2007 Estimated
180
357

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$105,054 $105,054

FY 2008 Recommended
$1,581,330 679,627 432,453
$2,693,410
FY 2008 Estimated
180
357
$1,642 $1,642
FY 2008 Recommended
$106,696 $106,696

315

SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contractual Services TOTAL FUNDS Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
Subtotal
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

FY 2005 Expenditures
$2,376,780 1,135,727 58,125
25,876 31,961 121,424 46,784 90,183 3,937,232 $7,824,092
$2,399,443 2,454,645
$4,854,088
$2,970,004
$2,970,004
51 23

FY 2006 Expenditures
$2,690,487 2,085,741 43,133 39,503 26,443 19,328 122,813 57,004 86,730 7,180,927
$12,352,109
$3,220,153 5,430,102
$8,650,255
$3,701,854
$3,701,854
52 25

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

$2,936,776 3,050,025

$2,956,660 3,050,025

$3,092,482 3,050,025

20,000 52,211 15,536 124,164 58,041

100,000 52,211 15,536
124,164 58,041

100,000 50,345 17,794
124,164 57,649

7,699,261 $13,956,014

7,619,261 $13,975,898

7,619,261 $14,111,720

$2,311,431 8,547,106
$10,858,537

$2,311,431 8,247,106
$10,558,537

$2,311,431 8,280,169
$10,591,600

$3,097,477

$3,417,361

$3,520,120

$3,097,477

$3,417,361

$3,520,120

61

61

61

25

25

25

316

GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE COMMISSION
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Attached for Administrative Purposes Only Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission
Executive Vice President
for Operations

Board of Commissioners
President

Office of Strategic Research and Analysis
Legal Counsel
Executive Vice President for Finance

Financial Aid Operations

GACollege 411

Client Services

Accounting Services

Loan Services

Business Development

Information Services

317

GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE COMMISSION
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Georgia Student Finance Commission is responsible for administering student financial aid programs. The programs, which include the Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally (HOPE) Scholarship and Grant programs, GAcollege411, service-cancelable loans, financial aid consultation and other educational scholarships and grants, are supported by lottery proceeds and state general fund appropriations.
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 Educational Loan Act. In FY 2006, the corporation guaranteed over 82,600 new loans for eligible students and parents. The value of those loans exceeded $307.5 million.
GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE AUTHORITY The Georgia Student Finance Authority, a nonprofit public
corporation of the state, is responsible for providing student financial aid to eligible Georgians through loan, scholarship and grant assistance programs as prescribed by the General Assembly. In FY 2006, the authority disbursed over $34.9 million in state general funds and agency revenues to more than 40,000 students. In addition, over $449.9 million in HOPE Scholarship and other lottery funded grant

and scholarship programs were disbursed to more than 260,000 students.
The authority is also authorized to be a lender under the Georgia Higher Educational Loan Program. In FY 2006, the authority originated over $72.5 million in student loans, and the total value of loans serviced exceeded $310.7 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 cost to the state for the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (NPEC), which is attached for administrative purposes.
ATTACHED AGENCY The Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education
Commission (NPEC) is responsible for regulating private postsecondary schools in this state in order to protect the financial investment of Georgians participating in their programs.
AUTHORITY Official Code of Georgia Annotated 20-3-230 et seq., 20-3-250 et seq., 20-3-260 et seq. and 20-3-310 et seq.

318

GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE COMMISSION
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds Lottery Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget
$36,666,225 539,601,059 $576,267,284
520,653 6,773,600 $583,561,537

FY 2008 Changes Recommended

$3,557,257 (22,903,899) ($19,346,642)
(1,151,107) ($20,497,749)

$40,223,482 516,697,160 $556,920,642
520,653 5,622,493 $563,063,788

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY DEPARTMENT (Information Only): Statewide Budget Changes:
State General Funds: 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2007 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 3% effective January 1, 2008 and provide for performance increases. 3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 16.713% to 22.843%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.
Total Change Lottery Funds: 1. Provide for a general salary increase of 3% effective January 1, 2008 and provide for performance increases. 2. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 16.713% to 22.843%. Total Change

$1,914 10,099 28,696
1,511 $42,220
Yes Yes
$0

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:

Purpose:

ACCEL
Allow students to pursue postsecondary study at approved public and private postsecondary institutions, while receiving dual high school and college credit for courses successfully completed.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of awards granted per year 2. Average dollar amount per award

FY 2005 Actual 5,869 $752

FY 2006 Actual 5,375 $775

FY 2007 Estimated
5,500 $730

FY 2008 Estimated
5,562 $719

Program Budget:
Lottery Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$6,000,000 $6,000,000

FY 2008 Recommended
$6,000,000 $6,000,000

Purpose:

ENGINEER SCHOLARSHIP
Provide forgivable loans to Georgia residents who are engineering students at Mercer University (Macon campus) and retain those students as engineers in the state.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of awards granted per year 2. Average dollar amount per award 3. Percentage of students repaying loans in cash

FY 2005 Actual 384 $1,743 4%

FY 2006 Actual 355 $1,750 18%

FY 2007 Estimated
355 $1,750
5%

FY 2008 Estimated
355 $1,750
5%

319

GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE COMMISSION
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Program Budget:
Lottery Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$760,000 $760,000

FY 2008 Recommended
$760,000 $760,000

Purpose:

GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend Georgia Military College, thereby strengthening Georgia's National Guard with their membership.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of awards granted per year 2. Average dollar amount per award 3. Percentage of students repaying loans in cash

FY 2005 Actual 116 $4,728 1%

FY 2006 Actual 125 $5,081 9%

FY 2007 Estimated
125 $5,188
2%

FY 2008 Estimated
125 $5,297
2%

Program Budget:
Lottery Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$770,477 $770,477

FY 2008 Recommended
$770,477 $770,477

Purpose:

GOVERNOR'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Recognize graduating Georgia high school seniors who are valedictorians or STAR students of their class by providing a scholarship to attend an eligible postsecondary institution in Georgia.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of awards granted per year 2. Average dollar amount per award

FY 2005 Actual 5,348 $400

FY 2006 Actual 4,417 $448

FY 2007 Estimated
4,224 $409

FY 2008 Estimated
4,224 $409

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$2,329,200 $2,329,200

FY 2008 Recommended
$2,329,200 $2,329,200

GUARANTEED EDUCATIONAL LOANS
Purpose: Provide service cancelable loans to students enrolled in critical fields of study, which include nursing, physical therapy and pharmacy.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of awards granted per year 2. Average dollar amount per award 3. Percentage of students repaying loans in cash 4. Number of nurse faculty awards

FY 2005 Actual 653 $5,354 4% 28

FY 2006 Actual 637 $5,069 6% 36

FY 2007 Estimated
650 $5,354
4% 28

FY 2008 Estimated
650 $5,354
4% 55

320

GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE COMMISSION
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Recommended Change:

1. Eliminate one-time appropriation for nursing service cancelable loans (Other Funds: $280,000).

Yes

2. Address recruitment of nursing faculty by providing 25 service cancelable loans for advanced degrees (Other

Yes

Funds: $250,000).

Total Change

$0

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$3,799,883 280,000
$4,079,883

FY 2008 Recommended
$3,799,883 250,000
$4,049,883

Purpose:

HERO SCHOLARSHIP
Provide educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S. Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the children of such members.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of awards granted per year 2. Average dollar amount per award

FY 2005 Actual N/A N/A

FY 2006 Actual 10 $2,000

FY 2007 Estimated
200 $2,000

FY 2008 Estimated
300 $2,000

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funding for the HERO Scholarship to serve an additional 359 students (Other Funds: $718,000).

Yes

Total Change

$0

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$200,000
$200,000

FY 2008 Recommended
$200,000 718,000
$918,000

HOPE ADMINISTRATION

Performance Measures:

FY 2005

Actual

1. Number of GAcollege411 accounts created

7,870

2. Number of GAcollege411 website hits

154,893

FY 2006 Actual
146,767 1,187,976

FY 2007 Estimated
250,000 2,000,000

Recommended Change:
1. Fund statewide budget changes.
2. Increase access to college by providing 4 financial aid consultants to educate students, parents, counselors, and graduation coaches on resources available through GAcollege411.
3. Provide funds to expand marketing efforts of GAcollege411 in order to increase access to college (Other Funds: $500,000). Total Change

FY 2008 Estimated
350,000 3,000,000
Yes $158,912
Yes $158,912

321

GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE COMMISSION
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Program Budget:
State General Funds Lottery Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$5,228,320
$5,228,320

FY 2008 Recommended
$158,912 5,228,320
500,000 $5,887,232

Purpose:

HOPE GED
Award a $500 voucher once to each student receiving a general educational development (GED) diploma awarded by the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of awards granted per year 2. Average dollar amount per award

FY 2005 Actual 4,648 $495

FY 2006 Actual 4,722 $499

FY 2007 Estimated
4,793 $500

FY 2008 Estimated
4,865 $500

Program Budget:
Lottery Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$2,461,614 $2,461,614

FY 2008 Recommended
$2,461,614 $2,461,614

HOPE GRANT
Purpose: Provide grants to students seeking a diploma or certificate at a public postsecondary institution.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of awards granted per year 2. Average dollar amount per award

FY 2005 Actual
232,783 $430

FY 2006 Actual
222,257 $453

FY 2007 Estimated
212,361 $453

Recommended Change: Lottery Funds
1. Transfer excess HOPE Grant funds to Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning in order to fund enrollment growth and rate changes in the Pre-Kindergarten program. Total Change

FY 2008 Estimated
216,609 $467
($17,353,918) ($17,353,918)

Program Budget:
Lottery Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget $122,784,173 $122,784,173

FY 2008 Recommended $105,430,255 $105,430,255

HOPE SCHOLARSHIPS - PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Purpose: Provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an eligible private postsecondary institution.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of awards granted per year 2. Average dollar amount per award

FY 2005 Actual 30,777 $1,303

FY 2006 Actual 31,785 $1,275

FY 2007 Estimated
32,935 $1,270

FY 2008 Estimated
34,731 $1,266

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Program Budget:
Lottery Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$45,651,732 $45,651,732

FY 2008 Recommended
$45,651,732 $45,651,732

HOPE SCHOLARSHIP - PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Purpose: Provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an eligible public postsecondary institution.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of awards granted per year 2. Average dollar amount per award

FY 2005 Actual
196,426 $1,444

FY 2006 Actual
191,473 $1,526

FY 2007 Estimated
203,034 $1,580

FY 2008 Estimated
202,972 $1,640

Recommended Change: Lottery Funds
1. Transfer excess HOPE Scholarship-Public Schools funds to Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning in order to fund enrollment growth and rate changes in the Pre-Kindergarten program. Total Change

($5,549,981) ($5,549,981)

Program Budget:
Lottery Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget $344,500,917 $344,500,917

FY 2008 Recommended $338,950,936 $338,950,936

Purpose:

LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPENDENTS GRANT
Provide educational grant assistance to the children of Georgia law enforcement officers, firefighters, and prison correctional officers who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, to attend an eligible private or public postsecondary institution in Georgia.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of awards granted per year 2. Average dollar amount per award

FY 2005 Actual 24 $914

FY 2006 Actual 25 $902

FY 2007 Estimated
24 $914

FY 2008 Estimated
24 $914

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$50,911 $50,911

FY 2008 Recommended
$50,911 $50,911

Purpose:

LEVERAGING EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP (LEAP) PROGRAM
Provide educational grant assistance to residents of Georgia who demonstrate substantial financial need to attend eligible postsecondary institutions in Georgia.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of awards granted per year 2. Average dollar amount per award

FY 2005 Actual 3,265 $322

FY 2006 Actual 2,652 $389

FY 2007 Estimated
2,561 $406

FY 2008 Estimated
2,561 $406

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$966,757 520,653
$1,487,410

FY 2008 Recommended
$966,757 520,653
$1,487,410

Purpose:

NORTH GEORGIA MILITARY SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS
Provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend North Georgia College and State University, thereby strengthening Georgia's Army National Guard with their membership.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of awards granted per year 2. Average dollar amount per award 3. Percentage of students repaying loans in cash

FY 2005 Actual 121 $4,156 0%

FY 2006 Actual 117 $4,546 1%

FY 2007 Estimated
119 $4,798
1%

Recommended Change: 1. Eliminate one-time appropriation for students returning from military deployment (Other Funds: $1,010,402). Total Change

FY 2008 Estimated
122 $5,064
1%
Yes $0

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$683,951 1,010,402 $1,694,353

FY 2008 Recommended
$683,951
$683,951

Purpose:

NORTH GEORGIA ROTC GRANTS
Provide Georgia residents with non-repayable financial assistance to attend North Georgia College and State University and to participate in the Reserve Officers Training Corps program.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of awards granted per year 2. Average dollar amount per award

FY 2005 Actual 630 $611

FY 2006 Actual 253 $750

FY 2007 Estimated
242 $743

FY 2008 Estimated
242 $743

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$432,479 $432,479

FY 2008 Recommended
$432,479 $432,479

PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP
Purpose: Provide forgivable loans to students in their junior and senior year who aspire to be teachers in Georgia public schools.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of awards granted per year 2. Average dollar amount per award 3. Percentage of students repaying loans in cash

FY 2005 Actual 2,089 $2,802 3%

FY 2006 Actual 2,193 $2,669 8%

FY 2007 Estimated
2,072 $2,825
9%

FY 2008 Estimated
2,089 $3,000
10%

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Program Budget:
Lottery Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$5,855,278 $5,855,278

FY 2008 Recommended
$5,855,278 $5,855,278

Purpose:

PUBLIC MEMORIAL SAFETY GRANT
Provide educational grant assistance to the children of Georgia law enforcement officers, fire fighters, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), and correctional officers who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, to attend a public postsecondary institution in Georgia.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of awards granted per year 2. Average dollar amount per award

FY 2005 Actual 21 $3,969

FY 2006 Actual 26 $3,498

FY 2007 Estimated
25 $3,515

FY 2008 Estimated
25 $3,515

Program Budget:
Lottery Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$255,850 $255,850

FY 2008 Recommended
$255,850 $255,850

TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP
Purpose: Provide forgivable loans to teachers seeking advanced education degrees in critical shortage fields of study.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of awards granted per year 2. Average dollar amount per award 3. Percentage of students repaying loans in cash

FY 2005 Actual 2,009 $2,047 4%

FY 2006 Actual 1,872 $1,967 11%

FY 2007 Estimated
1,509 $1,046
10%

FY 2008 Estimated
2,000 $1,067
10%

Program Budget:
Lottery Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$5,332,698 $5,332,698

FY 2008 Recommended
$5,332,698 $5,332,698

Purpose:

TUITION EQUALIZATION GRANTS (TEG)
Promote the private segment of higher education in Georgia by providing non-repayable grant aid to Georgia residents who attend eligible private postsecondary institutions.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of awards granted per year 2. Average dollar amount per award

FY 2005 Actual 63,951 $397

Recommended Change: 1. Provide funding to increase award amount from $1,000 to $1,100. 2. Eliminate one-time funds for TEG (Other Funds: $1,328,705). Total Change

FY 2006 Actual 62,430 $394

FY 2007 Estimated
63,388 $477

FY 2008 Estimated
64,167 $479
$3,280,000 Yes
$3,280,000

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$27,531,802 5,483,198
$33,015,000

FY 2008 Recommended
$30,811,802 4,154,493
$34,966,295

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Purpose:

NONPUBLIC POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION (NPEC)
Authorize private postsecondary schools in Georgia; provide transcripts for students who attended schools that closed; resolve complaints.

Performance Measures:
1. Percentage of NPEC educational institutions meeting prescribed academic and financial standards annually without remediation

FY 2005 Actual 53%

FY 2006 Actual 60%

FY 2007 Estimated
65%

FY 2008 Estimated
65%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Provide funds for 1 standard administrator position to increase the number of institutions meeting academic and financial standards. Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$671,242 $671,242

$42,220 76,125
$118,345
FY 2008 Recommended
$789,587 $789,587

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DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources
Personal Services-HOPE Administration Regular Operating Expenses-HOPE Administration Accel Engineer Scholarship Georgia Military/North Georgia College Transfer Scholarship Georgia Military College Scholarship Governor's Scholarship Program Guaranteed Educational Loans/ Service Cancelable HERO Scholarship HOPE Financial Aid-Books HOPE Financial Aid-Fees HOPE Financial Aid-Tuition HOPE Scholarship-Private College Law Enforcement Dependents' Grant Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) Program North Georgia College Military College Scholarship North Georgia College ROTC Grants Promise II Scholarships Promise Scholarships Public Memorial Safety Grant Teacher Scholarships Tuition Equalization Grants SUBTOTAL FUNDS (Excludes Attached Agencies) ATTACHED AGENCIES: Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (NPEC) TOTAL FUNDS Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
Subtotal
State General Funds Lottery Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

FY 2005 Expenditures
$1,933,859 2,722,561
4,112,740 760,000 22,427
770,477 2,530,150 3,477,477
48,483,236 61,878,214 280,034,856 34,016,499
61,339 1,528,599
661,524
432,479 374,590 5,855,278 166,587 5,332,698 28,820,424 $483,976,014
$654,463
$484,630,477
$561,842 31,209
$593,051
$37,595,830 446,441,596
$484,037,426
51 2

FY 2006 Expenditures
$2,545,624 3,566,073
4,169,509 760,000

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

$3,237,591 1,990,729

$3,333,520 1,990,729

$3,396,503 2,490,729

6,000,000 760,000

6,000,000 760,000

6,000,000 760,000

770,477 2,329,200 3,799,883
100,000 47,650,290 59,358,690 287,205,776 40,700,732
50,911 1,488,891
1,458,348
432,479 74,590
5,855,278 255,850
5,332,698 27,981,893 $495,887,192
$695,223
$496,582,415
$522,134 3,316,309 $3,838,443
$35,498,385 457,245,587
$492,743,972
60 2

770,477 2,329,200 4,079,883
200,000 58,684,161 75,908,628 335,153,915 45,651,732
50,911 1,487,410
1,694,353
432,479
5,855,278 255,850
5,332,698 33,015,000 $582,890,295
$671,242
$583,561,537
$520,653 6,773,600 $7,294,253
$36,666,225 539,601,059
$576,267,284
60 2

770,477 2,329,200 3,799,883
200,000 58,684,161 75,908,628 335,153,915 45,651,732
50,911 1,487,410
683,951
432,479
5,855,278 255,850
5,332,698 27,531,802 $576,212,624
$682,199
$576,894,823
$520,653
$520,653
$36,677,182 539,696,988
$576,374,170
60 2

770,477 2,329,200 4,049,883
918,000 58,684,161 75,908,628 312,250,016 45,651,732
50,911 1,487,410
683,951
432,479
5,855,278 255,850
5,332,698 34,966,295 $562,274,201
$789,587
$563,063,788
$520,653 5,622,493 $6,143,146
$40,223,482 516,697,160
$556,920,642
65 2

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TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
328

TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) is a vehicle for collecting employee and employer contributions, investing accumulated funds, and disbursing retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries. As required by Georgia law, the system is examined on an annual basis by an independent actuarial firm that specializes in pension and retirement plans. The firm prepares a yearly valuation on the contingent assets and liabilities of the system, thus revealing its ability to meet future obligations. In addition, an independent accounting firm audits the system annually.
Administration of the system is ultimately the responsibility of the TRS Board of Trustees, while daily management of system operations is the responsibility of the executive director. The executive director is appointed by the board and serves at the pleasure of its members. The board consists of ten members as follows:
State Auditor, ex officio Director, Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services, ex officio Two classroom teachers (both active members of TRS)
appointed by the Governor One school administrator (an active member of TRS) appointed
by the Governor One Board of Regents employee (an active member of TRS)
appointed by the Board of Regents One trustee appointed by the Governor who must be an active
member of TRS One trustee appointed by the Governor One retired member of TRS elected by the trustees One citizen (not a TRS member) experienced in the
investment of money elected by the trustees
MEMBERSHIP All individuals employed half time or more in covered positions of
the state's public school systems, regional libraries, county libraries, and regional educational service agencies are required to be TRS members as a condition of employment. Covered positions include teachers, administrators, supervisors, clerks, teacher aides, secretaries, public school nurses, and paraprofessionals.

Similarly, employees in covered positions of the University System of Georgia are required to be TRS members unless eligible for participation in an optional retirement plan administered by the University System's Board of Regents. Also eligible for TRS membership are certain employees of the State Department of Education and the Department of Technical and Adult Education, along with public school lunchroom, maintenance, warehouse, and transportation managers and supervisors.
INVESTMENTS TRS has its own "in-house" Investment Services Division, which
handles day-to-day investment transactions. Securities lending and portfolio officers, securities and investment analysts, and investment assistants are all part of the TRS investment team. Six members of the TRS Board of Trustees, along with the executive director, comprise the Investment Committee. Committee members convene with the directors of the Investment Services Division and hear recommendations from outside investment advisors at monthly meetings. Investment recommendations made by the committee require approval by the entire board.
COLA FUNDS FOR LOCAL SYSTEM RETIREES Teachers who retired prior to July 1, 1978 from a local retirement
system (Atlanta City Schools, Chatham County Schools, Fulton County Schools, and Rome City Schools) receive a post-retirement cost of living adjustment (COLA) to their monthly benefit whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retire under TRS. These funds are appropriated to TRS annually.
FLOOR FUNDS FOR LOCAL SYSTEM RETIREES Any teacher who has retired from a local retirement system
(Atlanta City Schools, Chatham County Schools, Fulton County Schools, and Rome City Schools) prior to July 1, 1978 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. These funds are appropriated to TRS annually.
AUTHORITY Title 47, Chapter 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFROMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget
$3,903,200 $3,903,200 24,209,246 $28,112,446

FY 2008 Changes Recommended

($2,348,200) ($2,348,200)
724,759 ($1,623,441)

$1,555,000 $1,555,000 24,934,005 $26,489,005

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY DEPARTMENT (Information Only):

Statewide Budget Changes:

1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2007 salary adjustment (Other Funds: $265,094).

Yes

2. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 16.713% to

Yes

22.843% (Other Funds: $873,575).

3. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premiums (Other Funds: $52,090).

Yes

Total Change

$0

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:

Purpose:

LOCAL/FLOOR COLA
Provide retirees from local retirement systems a minimum allowance upon retirement and a post-retirement benefit adjustment (COLA) whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retired under TRS.

Performance Measures: 1. Number of recipients of Floor/COLA payments

FY 2005 Actual 271

FY 2006 Actual 230

FY 2007 Estimated
210

FY 2008 Estimated
180

Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funding for the Floor Fund ($5,000) and COLA Fund ($200,000) due to the declining population of retired teachers who qualify for this benefit.
2. Transfer funds for HB 400 from TRS to the Department of Education, the Board of Regents, and the Department of Technical and Adult Education to properly reflect the employer rate increase for TRS members from 9.24% to 9.28%. Total Change

($205,000) (2,143,200)
($2,348,200)

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$3,903,200 $3,903,200

FY 2008 Recommended
$1,555,000 $1,555,000

Purpose:

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
Provide all services to active members, including: service purchases, refunds, retirement counseling, and new retirement processing.

Performance Measures:
1. Retirees and beneficiaries currently receiving benefits
2. Funded ratio of system 3. Customer Service: Percent of calls answered at call
center

FY 2005 Actual 66,172
98% 97.9%

FY 2006 Actual 70,239
N/A 97.1%

FY 2007 Estimated
74,400
N/A 97.5%

FY 2008 Estimated
78,700
N/A 97.5%

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TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFROMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes (Other Funds: $1,190,759). 2. Reduce funding for one-time computer upgrades (Other Funds: $466,000). Total Change
Program Budget:
Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$24,209,246 $24,209,246

Yes Yes
$0
FY 2008 Recommended
$24,934,005 $24,934,005

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DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contractual Services Floor Fund, Local System Retirees COLA Funds TOTAL FUNDS Less: Other Funds
Subtotal
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

FY 2005 Expenditures
$14,158,288 769,494 32,869 22,337
7,636,217 723,975 219,511 426,279
74,735 1,864,619 $25,928,324
$23,988,970 $23,988,970
$1,939,354
$1,939,354
173 1

FY 2006 Expenditures
$15,849,017 807,050 55,107 18,993
3,197,709 723,975 184,413 386,874
57,946 1,629,849 $22,910,933
$21,223,138 $21,223,138
$1,687,795
$1,687,795
186 1

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

$18,767,871 1,023,500

$19,032,965 1,023,500

$19,958,630 1,023,500

228,000 1,065,000
724,875 240,000

228,000 1,065,000
724,875 240,000

228,000 1,065,000
724,875 240,000

2,160,000 60,000
3,843,200 $28,112,446

1,694,000 55,000
1,500,000 $25,563,340

1,694,000 55,000
1,500,000 $26,489,005

$24,209,246 $24,209,246

$24,008,340 $24,008,340

$24,934,005 $24,934,005

$3,903,200

$1,555,000

$1,555,000

$3,903,200

$1,555,000

$1,555,000

187

187

187

1

1

1

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DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Quality Basic Education Act (QBE) of 1985 created a separate State Board of Postsecondary Vocational Education within the Department of Education to promote the economic growth and development of Georgia by providing leadership, direction, and statelevel management of public postsecondary technical schools, programs, and services. In 1987, the new board was created as an agency separate from the Department of Education to provide guidance to public technical institutes operated by the state or by local boards of education. The board was renamed the State Board of Technical and Adult Education in 1988 to govern the newly created Department of Technical and Adult Education (DTAE).
The department is divided into four programs: Technical Education, Adult Literacy, Economic Development and Administration.
TECHNICAL EDUCATION DTAE oversees 33 technical colleges, 31 branch campuses and
seven technical education centers. In addition, there are four technical education divisions housed within four of the University System of Georgia colleges. The colleges offer more than 1,200 programs and provide opportunities for students to learn new skills or upgrade existing skills to keep pace with rapidly-changing technology and competition in a world market. Students attending technical colleges have the option of short-term programs as well as courses of study leading to certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees. These programs can range in duration from a few weeks to two years. The technical colleges serve approximately 145,000 students annually and produce about 26,000 graduates each year.

ADULT LITERACY The Adult Literacy program, through its network of 37 service
delivery areas throughout the state, promotes and provides adult basic education and literacy programs, including the general educational diploma (GED) Testing program that awards GED diplomas. The program is the primary fiscal agent for the U.S. Department of Education adult literacy funds. It is also the largest adult literacy provider for other state agencies and facilitates collaboration among state and local entities to improve literacy efforts for adults needing basic English literacy, or specialized skills instruction.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (QUICK START) The Economic Development program provides employee training
services to new and expanding industries as well as existing industries at no cost through Quick Start. Quick Start plays a key role in the state's business recruitment and retention efforts by serving as a state training incentive. Supported by DTAE's network of technical colleges, Quick Start has provided training for new jobs in virtually every technology required by Georgia's manufacturing and service sectors.
ADMINISTRATION The Administration program fulfills overall administrative roles for
the central office and the 33 technical colleges. These activities include budgeting, accounting, purchasing, asset management, personnel, information technology, research, public information, facilities management, legal services, planning, and evaluation.
AUTHORITY Title 20 of The Official Code of Georgia Annotated

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DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget
$336,788,064 $336,788,064
19,814,459 56,732,658 $413,335,181

FY 2008 Changes Recommended

$48,014,743 $48,014,743
$48,014,743

$384,802,807 $384,802,807
19,814,459 56,732,658 $461,349,924

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY DEPARTMENT (Information Only): Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2007 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 3% effective January 1, 2008. 3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 16.713% to 22.843%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.
Total Change

$5,658,208 4,494,714
16,525,063 1,533,454
$28,211,439

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:

ADMINISTRATION
Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Transfer funds for HB 400 from Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) to the Department of Technical and Adult Education (DTAE) to properly reflect the employer rate increase for TRS members from 9.24% to 9.28%.
Total Change

$855,023 960
$855,983

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$9,184,019 2,059,788 800,000
$12,043,807

FY 2008 Recommended
$10,040,002 2,059,788 800,000
$12,899,790

Purpose:

ADULT LITERACY
Enable every adult learner in Georgia to acquire the necessary basic skills -- reading, writing, computation, speaking, and listening -- to compete successfully in today's workplace, strengthen family foundations, and exercise full citizenship.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of Adult Basic Education (ABE) graduates 2. Passage rate of adult learners who enrolled in an
ABE course with the goal of obtaining a general educational diploma (GED)

FY 2005 Actual 22,270 75.0%

FY 2006 Actual 20,501 67.5%

FY 2007 Estimated
20,654 68.0%

FY 2008 Estimated
20,809 68.5%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Redirect one-time funding for the Shirley Smith Center ($500,000) to offset the loss of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds and to continue providing adult literacy services. 3. Provide funding to offset the loss of TANF funds and to continue providing adult literacy services.
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$1,061,376 Yes
2,500,000

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

4. Transfer funds for HB 400 from TRS to DTAE to properly reflect the employer rate increase for TRS members from 9.24% to 9.28%.
Total Change

3,540 $3,564,916

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$12,451,684 6,669,526 1,121,886
$20,243,096

FY 2008 Recommended
$16,016,600 6,669,526 1,121,886
$23,808,012

Purpose:

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (QUICK START)
Provide a number of programs and services designed to assist businesses and industries with their training needs.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of companies that receive company-specific training from the Customized Business and Industry Services program
2. Number of jobs created in Georgia with the assistance of the Quick Start for New and Expanding Industry Program

FY 2005 Actual 1,640
7,783

FY 2006 Actual 1,725
10,330

FY 2007 Estimated
950
5,500

FY 2008 Estimated
1,000
6,000

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Provide operating and customized training funds to prepare the workforce related to the Kia project. Total Change

$629,243 3,124,900 $3,754,143

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$12,613,900 $12,613,900

FY 2008 Recommended
$16,368,043 $16,368,043

Purpose:

TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Provide quality technical education and special workforce services. The primary role is to ensure that all programs and services excel in meeting the individual's need for career success and the community's need for continued economic growth and development.

Performance Measures:
1. Two-year graduation rate of students who are enrolled in an award program and have 12 credit hours and at least one vocational course in their enrollment history
2. Percent of students who graduated from or were still enrolled at the same or a different DTAE technical college the subsequent fiscal year
3. Number of middle and high schools served by the Stay in School Initiative

FY 2005 Actual 47.2%
61.8%
N/A

FY 2006 Actual 45.7%
66.1%
128

FY 2007 Estimated
46.5%

FY 2008 Estimated
47.0%

63.5% 184

64.0% 184

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DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Transfer funds for HB 400 from TRS to DTAE to properly reflect the employer rate increase for TRS members from 9.24% to 9.28%.
3. Reduce formula funding in personal services due to declining enrollment of 3.8% ($7,162,726) and increase operating expenses to reflect an increase in square footage ($892,492).
4. Eliminate one-time funding for the Augusta Technical College satellite campus. 5. Add funds to reflect the increased cost of electricity and natural gas. 6. Fund the fast track nursing initiative to increase the number of nursing graduates in the workforce. 7. Fund Minor Repairs and Renovations (MRR). 8. Transfer funds from DTAE to the Board of Regents to merge Georgia Aviation Technical College and Middle
Georgia College within the University System. 9. Provide funding to replace obsolete equipment.
Total Change

$25,665,797 58,600
(6,270,234)
(135,000) 2,851,553
650,000 10,710,750 (3,691,765)
10,000,000 $39,839,701

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget $302,538,461
11,085,145 54,810,772 $368,434,378

FY 2008 Recommended $342,378,162
11,085,145 54,810,772 $408,274,079

CAPITAL OUTLAY SUMMARY
1. Design and construct Health Science Building, Columbus Technical College, Columbus, Muscogee County
2. Design and construct Health Science Building, Athens Technical College, Athens, Clarke County
3. Equipment for new Industrial Training Building, Flint River Technical College, Thomaston, Upson County
4. Equipment for the new classroom building, Paulding County Campus, Chattahoochee Technical College, Dallas, Paulding County
5. Equipment for the new technology building, Savannah Technical College, Savannah, Chatham County
6. Equipment for the new Allied Health Building, Atlanta Technical College, Atlanta, Fulton County
7. Equipment for the new Allied Health Building, Okefenokee Technical College, Waycross, Ware County
8. Equipment for the new Allied Health and Technology Building, North Metro Technical College, Acworth, Bartow County
9. Equipment for underway construction projects at South Georgia Technical College, DeKalb Technical College, and Griffin Technical College
Total

FY 2008

Yr.

Principal

Debt Service

20

$16,285,000

$1,391,228

20

17,815,000

1,521,935

5

1,260,000

287,280

5

2,075,000

473,100

5

2,445,000

557,460

5

2,795,000

637,260

5

1,815,000

413,820

5

1,950,000

444,600

5

6,540,000

1,491,120

$52,980,000

$7,217,803

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DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Contractual Services Travel Per Diem and Fees Personal Services-Colleges Operating Expenses-Colleges Adult Literacy Grants Regents Program Quick Start Program Area School Program Workforce Investment Act Job Partnership Training Act TOTAL FUNDS Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
Subtotal
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

FY 2005 Expenditures
$8,646,344 656,183 23,909 390,694 773,855 152,452 552,470 255,838 83,444
303,018,985 122,375,014
32,047,278 4,267,678
12,217,712 5,304,242
2,396,015 $493,162,113
$57,491,105 138,618,946 $196,110,051
$297,052,062
$297,052,062
5,500 1

FY 2006 Expenditures
$10,060,034 611,087 65,369 535,593 998,821 130,934
1,557,242 400,073 80,286
324,134,376 144,469,188
32,171,675 4,199,416
12,376,780
1,813,863
$533,604,737
$56,954,703 147,174,305 $204,129,008
$329,475,729
$329,475,729
5,500 1

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

$9,507,713 720,561 31,096 378,561 945,866 137,556 322,454

$9,659,371 720,561 31,096 378,561 945,866 137,556 322,454

$10,363,696 720,561 31,096 378,561 945,866 137,556 322,454

296,743,348 68,215,377 20,243,096 3,475,653 12,613,900

301,943,888 68,827,044 20,475,968 3,475,653 16,129,771

315,305,019 89,771,307 23,808,012 3,475,653 16,090,143

$413,335,181
$19,814,459 56,732,658
$76,547,117
$336,788,064
$336,788,064
5,500 1

$423,047,789
$19,814,459 56,732,658
$76,547,117
$346,500,672
$346,500,672
5,500 1

$461,349,924
$19,814,459 56,732,658
$76,547,117
$384,802,807
$384,802,807
5,500 1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
339

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILIITES

The Department of Transportation plans, constructs, maintains and improves the state's roads and bridges; provides planning and financial support for other modes of transportation; and provides air travel to state departments.
The majority of the department's resources are applied to 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.
The department is governed by a board comprised of members from each of the state's congressional districts elected by each district's state representatives and senators. The board in turn appoints a commissioner.
PLANNING, CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS
The department plans, maintains and improves the roads and bridges of the state highway system. As part of this responsibility, personnel provide a long-range state multimodal 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.
The department is also responsible for maintenance and repairs to the roads and bridges of the state highway system. The goal 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 modifications; performing routine maintenance such as patching pavement, repairing shoulders, maintaining drainage, mowing rights-of-way, erecting and maintaining warning and directional signs, and inspecting roadside parks and rest areas; maintaining state welcome centers and rest areas; and issuing permits for special vehicles such as overweight carriers.
INFORMATION AND TRAVELER SERVICES The department provides critical information and services
concerning transportation to government agencies and the public. Data collected include truck weight, traffic volume and speed. The department also maintains an inventory of the public road system and produces the official state transportation map along with county maps.
The accident reporting unit receives all accident reports from law enforcement agencies throughout the state. These reports are available for a fee and are frequently used by insurance companies and attorneys.

The HEROs and the Navigator system provide critical services and information to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the state's highways. The Navigator system uses video cameras, road sensors, weather stations and other technology to collect data and control traffic. Information is then made available to the public through various outlets. HERO units respond to traffic incidents on interstates in the metropolitan Atlanta and Macon areas to minimize any impact on traffic flow. These units are on duty at all times patrolling routes and responding to incidents such as road debris, spills, disabled vehicles and crashes.
MULTIMODAL SERVICES The Transit program provides financial and technical assistance
to preserve and enhance the state's urban and rural public transit program. The program administers the federal funds from the Federal Transit Administration and provides the state share for the local match.
The Airport Aid program provides financial assistance to cities and counties for airport planning, construction, approach aids, maintenance, and other services as needed. It also maintains the state airport system plan; publishes a state aeronautical chart and airport directory; and lends management and technical assistance to local governments to develop, maintain and improve air service.
The Rail program acquires and rehabilitates rail lines to assure freight rail service is a safe, efficient, and viable transportation option throughout the state. This effort provides cities, counties, and municipalities the opportunity to offer an efficient transportation alternative to promote economic development in their communities.
The Ports and Waterways program is responsible for the provision and maintenance of land, dikes and control works necessary for storage of dredge materials removed from the Savannah Harbor and River Navigation Channel. Navigation dredging is performed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the dredge materials are placed inside designated storage areas prepared by the department.
AIR TRANSPORTATION The Air Transportation program operates aircraft for use by state
officials and performs various aerial photography services for the department in the course of construction or road and bridge improvement. The program also partners with the Department of Economic Development to attract new business and industry by providing air transportation for prospective industrial clients looking to locate in Georgia.
AUTHORITY Titles 6 and 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Changes Recommended

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

$17,272,062 646,759,400 $664,031,462 1,176,511,379
7,413,336 $1,847,956,177

$4,102,671 107,072,678 $111,175,349 164,413,241
$275,588,590

$21,374,733 753,832,078 $775,206,811 1,340,924,620
7,413,336 $2,123,544,767

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY DEPARTMENT (Information Only): Statewide Budget Changes:
State General Funds 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2007 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 3% effective January 1, 2008 and provide for performance increases. 3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 16.713% to
22.843%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.
Total Change Motor Fuel Funds 1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2007 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 3% effective January 1, 2008, provide for performance increases and for supplemental adjustments for employees in specified critical jobs.
3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 16.713% to 22.843%.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums. 5. Increase the Georgia Building Authority (GBA) real estate rental rate for office space.
Total Change

$30,361 67,333
143,805
35,114 $276,613
$3,138,382 5,697,011
12,253,176
4,201,689 113,856
$25,404,114

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:

ADMINISTRATION
Recommended Change: Motor Fuel Funds
1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Annualize the FY 2007 Georgia Building Authority (GBA) real estate rental rate increase for office space. 3. Reallocate operating funds among programs to reflect projected expenditures. 4. Provide the state match for a total of $164,413,241 in additional funds from the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA), increasing total FHWA funds from $1,151,881,934 to $1,316,295,175 and the state match from $193,580,374 to $288,942,844 (2 programs). Total Change

$3,973,743 518,348 (138,000) 286,788
$4,640,879

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Program Budget:
Motor Fuel Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$59,232,851 9,533,343 898,970
$69,665,164

FY 2008 Recommended
$63,873,730 10,839,823 898,970
$75,612,523

Purpose:

AIR TRANSPORTATION
Provide air transportation to state officials and companies considering a move to Georgia and conduct aerial photography flights.

Performance Measures: 1. Travel time saved by state officials (in hours)

FY 2005 Actual
11,740

FY 2006 Actual
16,074

FY 2007 Estimated
10,000

FY 2008 Estimated
12,000

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Delete one-time funding for aircraft inspections. 3. Implement the Aviation Task Force recommendations on fleet improvements. Total Change

$105,640 (92,000)
3,000,000 $3,013,640

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$1,495,535 932,795
$2,428,330

FY 2008 Recommended
$4,509,175 932,795
$5,441,970

Purpose:

AIRPORT AID
Support statewide economic development by providing the infrastructure for a safe, efficient, and adequate transportation system and award grants from the Airport Fund.

Performance Measures:
1. Percent of airports meeting state licensing standards
2. Percent of airports with instrument landing capabilities enabling all-weather access

FY 2005 Actual 63%
25%

FY 2006 Actual 62%
26%

FY 2007 Estimated
70%
27%

FY 2008 Estimated
70%
28%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

$24,902 $24,902

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$6,621,247 6,000,000
$12,621,247

FY 2008 Recommended
$6,646,149 6,000,000
$12,646,149

342

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Purpose:

DATA COLLECTION, COMPLIANCE AND REPORTING
Provide quality transportation data products in the appropriate format within an acceptable timeframe that meet the needs of the state's business partners.

Performance Measures:
1. Percent of reports filed on time that assist in establishing Georgia's federal funding level

FY 2005 Actual 100%

FY 2006 Actual 100%

FY 2007 Estimated
100%

FY 2008 Estimated
100%

Recommended Change: State General Funds
1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change Motor Fuel Funds
1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Reallocate operating funds among programs to reflect projected expenditures.
Total Change

$56,117 $56,117
$377,535 (30,000)
$347,535

Program Budget:
State General Funds Motor Fuel Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$842,468 3,252,278 8,270,257
62,257 $12,427,260

FY 2008 Recommended
$898,585 3,599,813 8,270,257
62,257 $12,830,912

Purpose:

LOCAL ROAD ASSISTANCE
Provide contracts with local governments to assist in the construction and reconstruction of their road, bridge, and street systems.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of center lane miles resurfaced 2. Percent of off-system projects in the state
transportation improvement program (STIP) advanced to construction in the year programmed

FY 2005 Actual 1,164 57%

FY 2006 Actual 1,119 34%

FY 2007 Estimated
1,200 60%

FY 2008 Estimated
1,200 60%

Recommended Change: Motor Fuel Funds
1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Reallocate operating funds among programs to reflect projected expenditures. 3. Delete one-time funding for signage for tourism in the northeast Georgia mountains. 4. Realign funding for the Local Assistance Road Program (LARP) from $67,900,000 to $60,000,000. 5. Realign funding for State Fund Construction - Off System from $34 million to $27 million. 6. Realign funding for State Fund Construction - Most Needed from $23,000,000 to $20,787,879 (2 programs).
Total Change

$2,197,862 (214,000) (100,000)
(7,900,000) (7,000,000) (1,327,273) ($14,343,411)

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Program Budget:
Motor Fuel Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget $150,438,889
69,658,670 595,233
$220,692,792

FY 2008 Recommended $136,095,478
69,658,670 595,233
$206,349,381

Purpose:

PAYMENTS TO STATE ROAD AND TOLLWAY AUTHORITY
Provide funds through the State Road and Tollway Authority for bond trustees for debt service payments on guaranteed revenue bonds.

Recommended Change:
Motor Fuel Funds
1. Provide funding to reflect the increase in the debt service schedule from $46,998,853 to $53,859,065 for guaranteed revenue bonds, applying $6,060,085 in realized interest earnings at the State Road and Tollway Authority to reduce the department's payment. Total Change

$800,127 $800,127

Program Budget:
Motor Fuel Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$46,998,853 $46,998,853

FY 2008 Recommended
$47,798,980 $47,798,980

Purpose:

PORTS AND WATERWAYS
Maintain the navigability of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and Georgia's deep water ports to promote international trade.

Performance Measures:
1. Number of delays in dredging activities attributed to insufficient containment areas

FY 2005 Actual 0

FY 2006 Actual 0

FY 2007 Estimated
0

FY 2008 Estimated
0

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Fund a property tax increase ($147,433) and legal fees ($500,000) for the Savannah harbor dredge disposal areas in Jasper County, South Carolina.
3. Remove funding for vector control for Chatham County dredge disposal areas whose routine maintenance is the responsibility of the Army Corps of Engineers. Total Change

$15,186 647,433
(300,000) $362,619

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$1,160,783 $1,160,783

FY 2008 Recommended
$1,523,402 $1,523,402

Purpose:

RAIL
Oversee the construction, financing, operation, and development of rail passenger, freight service, and other public transportation projects.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Performance Measures:
1. Equivalent truck loads of freight moved by rail on DOT-owned tracks
2. Number of shippers using the local rail system

FY 2005 Actual
49,100
69

FY 2006 Actual
50,050
69

FY 2007 Estimated
49,500
87

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Delete one-time funding for an implementation study for freight and passenger rail modernization along the I85 freight corridor. 3. Provide funding for personal services ($168,711) and operating costs ($4,221). Total Change

FY 2008 Estimated
52,000 90
$15,182 (75,000)
172,932 $113,114

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$184,369 88,239
$272,608

FY 2008 Recommended
$297,483 88,239
$385,722

Purpose:

STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT
Ensure a safe and efficient transportation system.

Performance Measures:
1. Percent of on-system projects in the state transportation improvement program (STIP) advanced to construction in the year programmed
2. Percent of construction projects completed within original contract time

FY 2005 Actual 81%
83%

FY 2006 Actual 67%
75%

FY 2007 Estimated
85%
80%

Recommended Change: Motor Fuel Funds
1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Provide funds to properly reflect the full cost of the current employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan
premiums. 3. Reallocate operating funds among programs to reflect projected expenditures. 4. Provide the state match for a total of $164,413,241 in additional funds from the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA), increasing total FHWA funds from $1,151,881,934 to $1,316,295,175 and the state match from $193,580,374 to $288,942,844 (2 programs). 5. Realign funding for State Fund Construction - Most Needed from $23,000,000 to $20,787,879 (2 programs). Total Change

FY 2008 Estimated
85%
80%
$6,826,216 1,488,720 130,100
95,075,682
(884,848) $102,635,870

Program Budget:
Motor Fuel Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget $185,749,276
875,644,270 165,000
$1,061,558,546

FY 2008 Recommended $288,385,146 1,038,751,031
165,000 $1,327,301,177

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Purpose:

STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Coordinate all statewide maintenance activities.

Performance Measures:
1. Percent of state highways with pavements that meet or exceed minimum standards (pavement condition evaluation system - PACES - rating equal to or greater than 70)
2. Customer Service: Customer satisfaction with welcome centers (percent grading A or B)

FY 2005 Actual 87%
80%

FY 2006 Actual 87%
80%

Recommended Change: Motor Fuel Funds
1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Reallocate operating funds among programs to reflect projected expenditures.
Total Change

FY 2007 Estimated
90%
85%

FY 2008 Estimated
90%
85%

$9,807,007 169,400
$9,976,407

Program Budget:
Motor Fuel Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget $178,417,269
153,104,852 642,602
$332,164,723

FY 2008 Recommended $188,393,676
153,104,852 642,602
$342,141,130

Purpose:

STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM OPERATIONS
Ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide through traffic engineering and traffic management.

Performance Measures:
1. Average HERO response time (in minutes) 2. Average incident duration/clearance time for autos
(in minutes) 3. Average incident duration/clearance time for trucks
(in minutes)

FY 2005 Actual 10 31
66

FY 2006 Actual 11 32
55

FY 2007 Estimated
8 26
60

FY 2008 Estimated
10 26
55

Recommended Change: Motor Fuel Funds
1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Provide funds to properly reflect the full cost of the current employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan
premiums. 3. Reallocate operating funds among programs to reflect projected expenditures.
Total Change

$2,221,751 711,020
82,500 $3,015,271

Program Budget:
Motor Fuel Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds
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FY 2007 Current Budget
$22,669,984 35,670,542 4,026,240
$62,366,766

FY 2008 Recommended
$25,685,255 35,670,542 4,026,240
$65,382,037

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Purpose:

TRANSIT
Preserve and enhance the state's urban and rural public transit programs by providing financial and technical assistance to Georgia's transit systems.

Performance Measures: 1. Number of transit riders

FY 2005 Actual
152,277,370

FY 2006 Actual
162,336,741

FY 2007 Estimated 163,960,108

FY 2008 Estimated 165,599,709

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Provide funding for personal services ($353,788) and operating expenses ($118,905) for administration of the intermodal programs. Total Change

$59,586 472,693
$532,279

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$6,967,660 18,629,445
2,000 $25,599,105

FY 2008 Recommended
$7,499,939 18,629,445
2,000 $26,131,384

CAPITAL OUTLAY SUMMARY
State General Funds 1. Raising of Savannah harbor dikes at disposal areas 13A, 14A and
14B and consolidation of areas 12B and 13A Total Motor Fuel Funds 1. Governor's Fast Forward transportation program Total

FY 2008

Yr.

Principal

Debt Service

20

$6,575,000

$561,702

$6,575,000

$561,702

20 $70,000,000

Yes

$70,000,000

$0

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources

FY 2005 Expenditures

FY 2006 Expenditures

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Capital Outlay Contractual Services Grants and Benefits Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority Capital Outlay - Airport Aid Program Mass Transit Grants Harbor/Intra-Coastal Waterways Maintenance Spoilage and Land Acquisition TOTAL FUNDS Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
Subtotal

$250,000,106 91,367,713 1,764,715 3,746,056 13,964,000 16,059,765 2,018,706 4,034,108 14,351,408
1,717,306,136 64,509,564
80,026,243 15,244,185 32,262,051
721,355
$2,307,376,111
$1,230,356,690 364,161,129
$1,594,517,819

$264,342,863 93,201,712 1,912,787 14,521,331 15,565,537 19,561,479 2,075,249 3,696,652 17,701,917
2,375,181,629 65,578,733
53,998,813 18,135,048 26,900,918
871,228 6,470,001 $2,979,715,897
$1,820,009,336 222,162,791
$2,042,172,127

$272,777,728 87,419,905
1,927,751 10,417,420
4,229,133 1,830,782 5,052,124
1,314,635,754 66,225,466 36,441,261 46,998,853
$1,847,956,177
$1,176,511,379 7,413,336
$1,183,924,715

$287,657,254 87,530,860
1,927,751 10,543,719
4,265,233 2,347,420 5,064,929
1,550,544,773 68,303,134 36,441,261 53,859,065
$2,108,485,399
$1,340,924,620 7,413,336
$1,348,337,956

$301,066,838 87,138,860
1,927,751 10,543,719
4,265,233 2,462,986 5,064,929
1,558,706,076 68,128,134 36,441,261 47,798,980
$2,123,544,767
$1,340,924,620 7,413,336
$1,348,337,956

State General Funds Motor Fuel Funds

$16,212,873 696,645,419

$14,293,096 923,250,674

$17,272,062 646,759,400

$18,595,481 741,551,962

$21,374,733 753,832,078

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$712,858,292

$937,543,770

$664,031,462

$760,147,443

$775,206,811

Positions Motor Vehicles

6,041 4,646

6,084 4,645

6,084 4,645

6,084 4,645

6,084 4,645

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICE
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
349

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICE
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Department of Veterans Service serves more than 775,000 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 ASSISTANCE The first priority in the department's mission of Veterans
Assistance is accomplished with a claims staff, field offices, an information division and a central office. The claims staff processes claims and appeals of Georgia veterans. The field offices, located throughout the state, provide direct assistance to veterans at the local level. Department field office representatives provide counsel and assistance in gathering documentation and information required to process a claim. The Information Division keeps Georgia veterans informed about issues and their possible impact. The Central Office manages and supports all administrative requirements.
STATE VETERANS NURSING HOMES The Department operates two State veterans' nursing
homes. The Georgia War Veterans Home, Milledgeville, is a 550bed facility licensed to provide skilled nursing and domiciliary care to eligible Georgia war veterans. It consists of three skilled nursing care buildings, a domiciliary, and an Alzheimer's Care facility. The Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home is a 192-bed skilled nursing care facility located adjacent to the Medical College of Georgia Hospital and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Augusta. In addition to providing care for eligible Georgia war veterans, the Georgia War Veterans Nursing

Home serves as a teaching facility to acquaint medical and allied health students with medical conditions and diseases that confront the elderly.
GEORGIA VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETERY The Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery is located in
Milledgeville and will eventually be a final resting place for more than 100,000 Georgia veterans, their spouses and their dependents.
Construction of a second state veteran's cemetery in Glennville, Georgia, with completion projected for the Fall of 2007.
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. This function is 100% federally funded and is staffed with eight employees.
GOVERNING AND RESPONSIBILITIES The seven-member Veterans Service Board appointed by
the Governor, and confirmed by the Senate, governs the Department of Veterans Service. The day-to-day operation of the department is the responsibility of a Commissioner who is appointed by the Board for a four-year term.
AUTHORITY Title 38-4, Official Code of Georgia Annotated; Chapter 36, Title 38, United States Code.

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget
$23,145,033 $23,145,033
10,969,879 $34,114,912

FY 2008 Changes Recommended

$2,016,137 $2,016,137
950,000 $2,966,137

$25,161,170 $25,161,170
11,919,879 $37,081,049

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY DEPARTMENT (Information Only): Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2007 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 3% effective January 1, 2008 and provide for
performance increases. 3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of State Health Benefit Plan premiums from
16.713% to 22.843%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums. 5. Increase the Georgia Building Authority (GBA) real estate rental rate for office space.
Total Change

$103,050 160,545
274,093
53,256 7,707
$598,651

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:

ADMINISTRATION
Recommended change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Provide funds for repairs of the electrical system in the Wheeler building (Total Funds: $1,450,000). Total Change

$30,961 507,500 $538,461

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$664,624
$664,624

FY 2008 Recommended
$1,203,085 942,500
$2,145,585

GEORGIA VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETERY
Purpose: Provide for the internment of eligible Georgia veterans who served faithfully and honorably in the military service of our country.

Performance Measures: 1. Veterans and eligible dependents interred

FY 2005 Actual 169

FY 2006 Actual 191

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Provide funds to annualize the cost of the Glennville cemetery (Total Funds:$142,392). Total Change

FY 2007 Estimated
225

FY 2008 Estimated
260
$24,947 134,892 $159,839

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$406,183 36,554
$442,737

FY 2008 Recommended
$566,022 44,054
$610,076

GEORGIA WAR VETERANS NURSING HOME-AUGUSTA
Purpose: Provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia veterans and serve as a teaching facility for the Medical College of Georgia.

Performance Measures:
1. Veterans residing in the nursing home 2. Passage of annual United States Department of
Veterans Administration and Georgia State Licensure Inspection

FY 2005 Actual 171 100%

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Increase funding to aid in offsetting rising healthcare costs. Total Change

FY 2006 Actual 166 100%

FY 2007 Estimated
180 100%

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$4,935,539 3,104,750
$8,040,289

GEORGIA WAR VETERANS NURSING HOME-MILLEDGEVILLE
Purpose: Provide both skilled nursing and domiciliary care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

Performance Measures:
1. Passage of annual United States Department of Veterans Administration and Georgia State Licensure Inspections
2. Number of veterans residing in the domiciliary 3. Number of veterans residing in the nursing home
Recommended Change: 1. Eliminate one-time costs of 5 replacement hospital beds. Total Change

FY 2005 Actual 100%
112 312

FY 2006 Actual 100%
116 315

FY 2007 Estimated
100%
120 320

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$11,368,113 7,225,135
$18,593,248

FY 2008 Estimated
172 100%
$240,784 783,919
$1,024,703
FY 2008 Recommended
$5,960,242 3,104,750
$9,064,992
FY 2008 Estimated
100%
115 345
($8,825) ($8,825)
FY 2008 Recommended
$11,359,288 7,225,135
$18,584,423

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Purpose:

VETERANS BENEFITS
Serve Georgia's veterans, their dependents and survivors in all matters pertaining to veterans benefits by informing the veterans and their families about veterans benefits, and directly assisting and advising them in securing the benefits to which they are entitled.

Performance Measures:
1. Veterans Administration monetary benefits to Georgia veterans and dependents (in billions)
2. Number of veterans enrolled in educational programs

FY 2005 Actual $2
123,540

FY 2006 Estimated
$2.2
124,000

FY 2007 Estimated
$2.2
130,000

FY 2008 Estimated
$2.3
135,000

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. Total Change

$301,959 $301,959

Program Budget:
State General Funds Federal Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$5,770,574 603,440
$6,374,014

FY 2008 Recommended
$6,072,533 603,440
$6,675,973

CAPITAL OUTLAY SUMMARY
1. State funds to match federal funds for Life Safety and building upgrades, Augusta, 5 Richmond County
2. State funds to match federal funds for Wheeler Building, Alzheimer's Unit addition and 20 building, Milledgeville, Baldwin County Total

FY 2008 $1,575,000
1,050,000 $2,625,000

$359,100 89,702
$448,802

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DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Capital Outlay Contractual Services Payments to Medical College of Georgia (GWVNH) Regular Operating Expenses/Projects and Insurance TOTAL FUNDS Less: Federal Funds Other Funds
Subtotal
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

FY 2005 Expenditures
$5,399,877 347,953 106,794 100,765 2,842 212,299 83,238 20,560
18,126,956 8,233,004
298,878
$32,933,166
$11,974,865 41,347
$12,016,212
$20,916,954
$20,916,954
129 4

FY 2006 Expenditures

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

$5,669,336 309,804 125,114 93,298 23,669 209,730 76,728 13,108 171,121
18,537,513 8,688,036

$6,365,441 468,794
102,647
224,476 114,088
18,604,417 8,040,289

$6,497,180 519,894
112,647
224,476 116,588
18,604,417 8,090,392

$6,985,074 512,751
112,647
241,997 113,917
1,450,000 18,595,592
8,874,311

193,809

194,760

194,760

194,760

$34,111,266

$34,114,912

$34,360,354

$37,081,049

$12,796,593 33,326
$12,829,919

$10,969,879 $10,969,879

$10,977,379 $10,977,379

$11,919,879 $11,919,879

$21,281,347

$23,145,033

$23,382,975

$25,161,170

$21,281,347

$23,145,033

$23,382,975

$25,161,170

129

134

134

134

5

5

5

5

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STATE BOARD OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
355

STATE BOARD OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW Most Georgia employees are covered by the state's workers'
compensation law. Since passage of this law, employees may now gain benefits from employers when injured on the job. The law ensures employees that certain benefits will be paid to them as a result of on-the-job injuries. The same law also provides employers with a form of limited liability from these injuries.
The state's workers' compensation law applies to all employers that have at least 3 full-time, part-time, or seasonal employees. Some categories of workers are exempt including: federal employees, railroad workers, farmers, domestic servants, business partners, independent contractors, and some corporate officers.
The state created the State Board of Workers' Compensation to oversee the workers' compensation law. The board may create rules, regulations, and policies to enforce this area of law. The board is also vested with the responsibility of conducting training seminars that educate employers, employees, insurers, self-insurers, physicians, and rehabilitation suppliers about workers' compensation law changes and other related issues.
If either the employer or an employee involved in a workers' compensation claim wishes to contest the facts involved in the case, an administrative law judge under the board or a board mediator may be used to settle the issue. Either party disagreeing with this ruling may appeal the decision through the appellate division, state superior or appellate courts; however, that avenue may only be used to debate points of law, not facts of a case.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE The board consists of three directors, 1 of which is the chair, and
all are appointed by the Governor. The directors promulgate workers' compensation regulations, and develop workers' compensation policy. They also hear appeals of administrative law judges' decisions and render rulings on appeals, and approve and submit budget requests for the agency.
The executive director/chief operating officer oversees the operations of the board. The executive director also provides management supervision, makes presentations to various groups as requested, assists the directors as needed, and acts as peer review of medical services.

The Alternative Dispute Resolution Division mediates appropriate issues, issues orders, and makes presentations to various groups as requested.
The Appellate Division researches cases that are appealed to the board, recommends appropriate action, receives and processes documents regarding appealed cases, and sets calendars for appellate hearings.
The Claims/Quality Assurance Division maintains the file room and filing system, screens requests for hearings, operates the mailroom, processes mail and forwards files and mail to divisions, locates files and resolves problems caused by duplicate files, codes and enters data, and performs quality assurance reviews of insurers and self-insurers.
The Enforcement Division investigates incidents of noncompliance and incidents alleging fraud, maintains information on employers' insurance coverage, and makes presentations to various groups regarding fraud/compliance.
The Trials Division holds formal hearings, and makes presentations to various groups as requested.
The Managed Care and Rehabilitation Division processes requests for rehabilitation services, performs quality assurance reviews of rehabilitation suppliers, holds conferences to resolve disputes, reviews and approves rehabilitation plans, reviews applications of managed care organizations, and registers rehabilitation suppliers.
The Settlements Division reviews and processes stipulated settlements and requests for advances.
The IT Services Division's mission is to provide innovative contemporary and accessible technology in computing, media, telephone services and training to enable the SBWC staff to meet their goals as a state agency. The IT staff works collaboratively within the SBWC and stakeholders to provide technological leadership, which empowers its users through the use to technology.
AUTHORITY Title 34-9, Official Code of Georgia Annotated

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget
$16,100,599 $16,100,599
120,000 $16,220,599

FY 2008 Changes Recommended

$1,207,790 $1,207,790
(120,000) $1,087,790

$17,308,389 $17,308,389
$17,308,389

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY DEPARTMENT (Information Only): Statewide Budget Changes:
1. Annualize the cost of the FY 2007 salary adjustment. 2. Provide for a general salary increase of 3% effective January 1, 2008, for performance increases and for
supplemental salary adjustments for employees in specified critical jobs.
3. Reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan premiums from 16.713% to 22.843%.
4. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premiums. Total Change

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:

Recommended Change:

ADMINISTRATION

1. Fund statewide budget changes.

2. Provide additional funds for the leasing of 3 copiers.

3. Provide additional funds for increased real estate rents and obtaining additional space for alternative dispute

resolution hearings. 4. Provide additional funds for the storage of claim files archived at the Secretary of State's Records Center.

5. Realize CNG savings by redirecting funds from the Administration program to the Administer the Workers' Compensation Law program to compensate for increased travel costs.

6. Provide for a reduction in other funds totaling $120,000.

Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Other Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$6,199,153 120,000
$6,319,153

ADMINISTER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAWS
Purpose: Provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the Georgia Workers' Compensation Law.

Performance Measures:
1. Percentage of hearings scheduled within 60 days of notice
2. Percentage of compliance complaints investigated within 2 weeks of receipt
3. Percentage of cases successfully resolved through mediation

FY 2005 Actual 75%
88%
82%

FY 2006 Actual 70%
94%
82%

FY 2007 Estimated
75%
98%
85%

$102,515 359,754 490,511 64,377
$1,017,157
$106,711 Yes
178,444 Yes
(18,236) Yes
$266,919 FY 2008
Recommended $6,466,072 $6,466,072
FY 2008 Estimated
90% 98% 89%

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PROGRAM BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES - FY 2008

Recommended Change: 1. Fund statewide budget changes. 2. Provide additional funds for increasing rent costs and obtaining additional space for alternative dispute resolution hearings. 3. Realize CNG savings by adding funds from the Administration program to the Administer the Worker's Compensation Laws program to compensate for increased travel costs.
Total Change

Program Budget:
State General Funds Total Funds

FY 2007 Current Budget
$9,901,446 $9,901,446

$910,446 12,189
18,236
$940,871
FY 2008 Recommended
$10,842,317 $10,842,317

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DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY BY OBJECT CLASS - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contractual Services Payments to State Treasury TOTAL FUNDS Less: Other Funds
Subtotal
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Positions Motor Vehicles

FY 2005 Expenditures
$9,881,076 420,010 153,246 44,048 398,377
1,233,174 194,245 169,424
2,514,787 $15,008,387
$15,008,387
$15,008,387
166 1

FY 2006 Expenditures
$10,369,525 470,087 213,493 44,046 428,747
1,291,365 220,462 232,589 316,853
2,624,787 $16,211,954
$422,500 $422,500
$15,789,454
$15,789,454
166 1

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

$10,793,310 598,715

$10,895,825 620,715

$11,690,467 616,951

50,048 56,429 1,335,396 599,747

71,848 56,429 1,526,029 599,747

50,048 56,429 1,526,029 581,511

479,786 2,307,168 $16,220,599

479,786 1,952,735 $16,203,114

479,786 2,307,168 $17,308,389

$120,000 $120,000

$16,100,599

$16,203,114

$17,308,389

$16,100,599

$16,203,114

$17,308,389

166

166

166

1

1

1

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GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT SINKING FUND
GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATION FOR BOND PROJECTS - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY

FY 2007 Current Budget

Changes

State General Funds Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$712,362,477 155,000,000
$867,362,477

$72,750,602 14,012,322
$86,762,924

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:

GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT SINKING FUND - ISSUED

State General Funds 1. Repeal the authorization in FY 2005 of $20,000,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Transportation. 2. Decrease debt service for existing obligation on issued bonds. 3. Deauthorize $2,000 in 20-year bonds for Board of Regents and $2,000 in 20-year bonds for Department of
Technical and Adult Education.
4. Adjust debt service on the authorization in FY 2006 of $2,500,000 in 20-year bonds for the Ports Authority. Total Change

Motor Fuel Funds 1. Repeal the authorization in FY 2006 of $20,000,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Transportation. 2. Use existing debt service to fund $70,000,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Transportation. 3. Increase debt service for existing obligation on issued bonds for the Department of Transportation.
Total Change

Total: State Funds - Issued

GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT SINKING FUND - NEW

Bond Projects

Term

Authorized Principal

BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS BY PROGRAM:

Educated Georgia
State Board of Education / Department of Education
1. Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Regular, for local school construction 2. Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Exceptional Growth, for local school construction 3. Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Regular Advance, for local school construction 4. Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Low Wealth, for local school construction
Subtotal

20

$161,365,000

20

123,955,000

20

122,100,000

20

10,250,000

$417,670,000

Regents, University System of Georgia

1. Fund major repairs and rehabilitation, statewide

20

2. Purchase equipment for Parks Nursing Center, Georgia College and State University, 5 Milledgeville, Baldwin County
3. Purchase equipment for Health, Wellness, Lifelong Learning Center, University of West 5 Georgia, Carrollton, Carroll County
4. Purchase equipment for Library and Technology Center, North Georgia College and 5 State University, Dahlonega, Lumpkin County

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$42,500,000 1,000,000 3,000,000 2,000,000

FY 2008 Recommended
$785,113,079 169,012,322
$954,125,401
($4,520,000) (7,436,244) (348) 17,500
($11,939,092)
($4,520,000) 5,980,100
12,552,222 $14,012,322
$2,073,230
Debt Service
$13,785,412 10,589,476 10,431,003 875,657
$35,681,548
$3,630,775 228,000 684,000 456,000

GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT SINKING FUND
GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATION FOR BOND PROJECTS - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY

FY 2007 Current Budget

State General Funds Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$712,362,477 155,000,000
$867,362,477

5. Construct an Academic Classroom Building, Savannah State University, Savannah, 20 Chatham County
6. Design and construct the Professional Sciences Center, Macon State College, Macon, 20 Bibb County
7. Design and construct the Academic Classroom Building, Fort Valley State University, 20 Fort Valley, Peach County
8. Design and construct the College of Pharmacy, University of Georgia, Athens, Clarke 20 County
9. Design and construct the Health Sciences Building, Kennesaw State University, 20 Kennesaw, Cobb County
10. Design and construct a Library, Georgia Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett 20 County
11. Fund major research and development equipment for Georgia Research Alliance, 5 Atlanta, Augusta, and Athens
12. Purchase equipment for ongoing program Traditional Industries Program (TIP) 5 Research, statewide
Subtotal

Department of Technical and Adult Education
1. Design and construct Health Science Building, Columbus Technical College, Columbus, 20 Muscogee County
2. Design and construct Health Science Building, Athens Technical College, Athens, 20 Clarke County
3. Purchase equipment for new Industrial Training Building, Flint River Technical College, 5 Thomaston, Upson County
4. Purchase equipment for the new classroom building, Paulding County Campus, 5 Chattahoochee Technical College, Dallas, Paulding County
5. Purchase equipment for the new technology building, Savannah Technical College, 5 Savannah, Chatham County
6. Purchase equipment for the new Allied Health Building, Atlanta Technical College, 5 Atlanta, Fulton County
7. Purchase equipment for the new Allied Health Building, Okefenokee Technical College, 5 Waycross, Ware County
8. Purchase equipment for the new Allied Health and Technology Building, North Metro 5 Technical College, Acworth, Bartow County
9. Purchase equipment for underway construction projects at South Georgia Technical 5 College, DeKalb Technical College, and Griffin Technical College
Subtotal
Total: Educated Georgia

Changes $72,750,602
14,012,322 $86,762,924
12,700,000 22,200,000 16,800,000 37,205,000 42,500,000 28,300,000 19,000,000
900,000 $228,105,000
16,285,000 17,815,000
1,260,000 2,075,000 2,445,000 2,795,000 1,815,000 1,950,000 6,540,000 $52,980,000 $698,755,000

FY 2008 Recommended
$785,113,079 169,012,322
$954,125,401 1,084,961 1,896,546 1,435,224 3,178,423 3,630,775 2,417,669 4,332,000 205,200
$23,179,573
1,391,228 1,521,935
287,280 473,100 557,460 637,260 413,820 444,600 1,491,120 $7,217,803 $66,078,924

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GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATION FOR BOND PROJECTS - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY

FY 2007 Current Budget

State General Funds Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$712,362,477 155,000,000
$867,362,477

Healthy Georgia

Department of Human Resources

1. Fund the facility roofing program, statewide

20

2. Fund renovations for the Emergency Operations Center / server room emergency power 20 and stand alone HVAC

3. Replace chillers and associated pumps, Southwestern State Hospital, Thomasville, 20 Thomas

4. Fund steam plant upgrades, Central State Hospital, Milledgeville, Baldwin

20

Subtotal

Department of Veterans Service
1. Add State funds to match Federal funds for life safety and building upgrades, Augusta, 5 Richmond County
2. Add State funds to match Federal funds for Wheeler Building, Alzheimer's unit addition 20 and building, Milledgeville, Baldwin County Subtotal

Total: Healthy Georgia

Safe Georgia

Department of Corrections

1. Continue funding for relocation of the Headquarters and Training Academy, Forsyth, 20 Monroe County

2. Fund bed space expansion - 1024 beds, statewide

20

Subtotal

Department of Defense
1. Add State funds to match Federal funding to design, construct and equip the new Joint 20 Headquarters at Dobbins, Marietta, Cobb County Subtotal

Georgia Bureau of Investigation
1. Design, construct, and equip a new Summerville Medical Examiners Office and Morgue, 20 Summerville, Chattooga County Subtotal

Department of Juvenile Justice

1. Provide funds for Facility Repairs, statewide

5

Changes $72,750,602
14,012,322 $86,762,924
$6,440,000 3,500,000 1,855,000 1,745,000
$13,540,000
$1,575,000 1,050,000
$2,625,000 $16,165,000
$31,900,000 24,380,000
$56,280,000
$3,070,000 $3,070,000
$2,650,000 $2,650,000
$3,500,000

FY 2008 Recommended
$785,113,079 169,012,322
$954,125,401
$550,169 299,005 158,473 149,075
$1,156,722
$359,100 89,702
$448,802 $1,605,524
$2,725,217 2,082,783
$4,808,000
$262,270 $262,270
$226,390 $226,390
$798,000

362

GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT SINKING FUND
GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATION FOR BOND PROJECTS - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY

FY 2007 Current Budget

State General Funds Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$712,362,477 155,000,000
$867,362,477

2. Provide funds for Minor Construction/ Renovations, statewide

5

3. Provide funds for conversion of a Department of Corrections facility for Atlanta Area 20 YDC, Atlanta, Fulton County

Subtotal

Total: Safe Georgia

Changes
$72,750,602 14,012,322
$86,762,924
5,000,000 6,795,000
$15,295,000
$77,295,000

Best Managed State
Georgia Agricultural Exposition Center
1. Design, construct, and equip Livestock and Equine Facilities Expansion, Perry, Houston 20 County Subtotal

Georgia Building Authority

1. Provide funds to close Mitchell Street for pedestrian plaza, Atlanta, Fulton County

20

2. Provide funds for Capitol Hill Buildings Facade Restorations, Atlanta, Fulton County

20

3. Provide funds for the Capitol Building Interior Renovations, Atlanta, Fulton County

20

Subtotal

State Forestry Commission

1. Purchase capital equipment, statewide

5

Subtotal

Department of Labor
1. Add State funds to match Federal funds to acquire property, design, construct, and 20 equip New Residence Hall, Evaluation and Training Buildings (VRU), Roosevelt Institute, Warm Springs, Meriwether County
Subtotal

Department of Natural Resources

1. Design and construct Burke County Public Fishing Area, Girad, Burke County

20

Subtotal

Department of Revenue

1. Continue implementation of Integrated Tax System

5

2. Develop and implement an Enterprise Data Warehouse

5

Subtotal

Total: Best Managed State

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$9,565,000 $9,565,000
$5,040,000 4,930,000 2,000,000
$11,970,000
$2,500,000 $2,500,000
$9,935,000
$9,935,000
$2,500,000 $2,500,000
$7,000,000 4,000,000
$11,000,000 $47,470,000

FY 2008 Recommended
$785,113,079 169,012,322
$954,125,401 1,140,000 580,497
$2,518,497 $7,815,157
$817,138 $817,138
$430,567 421,170 170,860
$1,022,597
$570,000 $570,000
$848,747
$848,747
$213,575 $213,575
$1,596,000 912,000
$2,508,000 $5,980,057

GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT SINKING FUND
GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATION FOR BOND PROJECTS - FY 2008

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY
State General Funds Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2007 Current Budget
$712,362,477 155,000,000
$867,362,477

Changes
$72,750,602 14,012,322
$86,762,924

FY 2008 Recommended
$785,113,079 169,012,322
$954,125,401

Growing Georgia
Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority
1. Provide funds for the State Funded Water and Sewer Construction Loan Program, 20 statewide
2. Provide funds for the Clean Water SRF Match Water and Sewer Construction Loan 20 Program
3. Provide funds for the Drinking Water SRF Match Water and Sewer Construction Loan 20 Program Subtotal

Department of Transportation
1. Provide funds for the Savannah Harbor Dike Disposal Area, Savannah, Chatham 20 CSubtottal

Total: Growing Georgia

Total: State General Funds

Department of Transportation (Motor Fuel Funds)

1. Provide funds for the Fast Forward program, statewide

20

Subtotal

Total: Motor Fuel Funds Total: State Funds - New

$23,000,000 3,120,000 4,880,000
$31,000,000
$6,575,000 $6,575,000 $37,575,000 $877,260,000
$70,000,000 $70,000,000 $70,000,000 $947,260,000

$1,964,890 266,542 416,898
$2,648,330
$561,702 $561,702 $3,210,032 $84,689,694
Yes $0 $0
$84,689,694

SUMMARY OF BOND PROJECTS

Total 5-year bond projects Total 20-year bond projects Total State General Funds
Total Motor Fuel Funds Total Bonds

Principal $68,355,000 808,905,000 $877,260,000
70,000,000 $947,260,000

Debt Service $15,584,940 69,104,754 $84,689,694 Yes $84,689,694

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DEPARTMENT BUDGET FINANCIAL SUMMARY - FY 2008

Object Classes / Fund Sources
General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund (Issued) State General Funds Motor Fuel Tax Funds Subtotal
General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund (New) State General Funds Subtotal
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2005 Expenditures

FY 2006 Expenditures

FY 2007 Current Budget

FY 2008 Agency Request
Total

FY 2008 Governor's Recommendation

$551,344,198 92,542,936
$643,887,134

$708,830,091 155,000,000
$863,830,091

$564,349,981 155,000,000
$719,349,981

$552,410,889 169,012,322
$721,423,211

$552,410,889 169,012,322
$721,423,211

$643,887,134

$148,012,496 $148,012,496
$863,830,091 $867,362,477

$232,702,190 $232,702,190
$954,125,401

$232,702,190 $232,702,190
$954,125,401

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ADJUSTED BASE -- The beginning point for development of the state budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The adjusted base consists of the current fiscal year Annual Operating Budget, less non-recurring expenditures, plus the amount to annualize pay for performance.
AGENCY FUNDS -- Funds collected by the various agencies of state government and retained to be spent on agency programs. These funds 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.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE (DISTILLED SPIRITS) TAX -- A state excise tax per liter upon the first sale, use, or final delivery within the state and an import tax per liter of distilled spirits; an excise tax per liter upon the first sale, use, or final delivery within the state and an import tax per liter on all alcohol.
ALLOTMENT -- The authorization for a state agency to withdraw funds 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 funds 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 funds 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 functional 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 AMENDMENT -- Revisions to the annual operating budget, which must be submitted to OPB for approval. Typically, these revisions are due to the receipt of funding that was not included during the appropriations process or transfer of funds from one activity/function to another.
APPROPRIATION -- An authorization by the General Assembly to a state agency to spend, from public funds, 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 funds during a given fiscal year. While under consideration, it is called an appropriations bill.
ATTACHED AGENCIES -- Smaller 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 funding 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.
AUTHORITY -- A public corporation formed 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.
B
BUDGET -- A complete financial 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 fundamentally changed Georgia's budget process. The Act made accountability and efficiency the driving forces behind budget decisions, as well as the attainment of agreedupon goals that have been outlined in comprehensive strategic plans for the state and each of its agencies. The requirement for outcome based budgeting is provided through the performance and results measures in Prioritized Program Budgeting. 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 unit states its financial requirements and requests for appropriations. Also known as an agency's budget request, which must be submitted to OPB by September 1 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 first week that the Legislature convenes.
BUDGET REPORT -- A document that displays all programs, efforts and expenditures that are recommended by the Governor for each agency during a specific fiscal year. The Budget Report includes the Governor's official estimate of state revenue to be collected during the fiscal 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 upcoming fiscal 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 current fiscal year budget, is also known as the "little budget."
BUDGET UNIT -- A department, board, commission, office, institution or other unit of organization that has, under general law, an independent existence and thus is authorized to receive and expend an appropriation. A department or agency may have one or more budget units in the Appropriations Act.
C
CAPITAL OUTLAY -- Funds designated specifically to acquire, construct, renovate or repair public facilities and other assets. These funds may 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.

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CONFERENCE COMMITTEE -- A group of six legislators--three Representatives and three Senators--who are appointed by the presiding officers of the respective houses to reconcile different versions of the appropriations bill and other legislation that have been passed by the House and Senate.
CORPORATE INCOME TAX -- The tax is a non-graduated percentage tax based on a corporation's federal taxable net income. The tax rate is based on a corporation's taxable net income attributed to business done in Georgia.
D
DEDICATED FUNDS -- Funds collected from a specific revenue source that must be appropriated for a specific expenditure. An example in Georgia is motor fuel tax funds, which must be constitutionally appropriated for programs related to providing and maintaining an adequate system of public roads and bridges.
DEBT LIMITATION -- The State Constitution places a ceiling on state indebtedness by limiting general obligation bond debt service payments to 10% of net treasury receipts for the prior fiscal year.
E
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 for required services that are above adjusted base level.
ENTITLEMENT PROGRAMS -- Certain programs, usually federal in origin, that provide benefits to individuals based on specific eligibility requirements. Medicaid is the largest entitlement program operated by the state.
ESTATE (INHERITANCE) TAX -- Based on the value of the estate of residents as required to be reported for federal tax purposes. The tax is the amount equal to the amount allowable as a credit for state tax credits under the Internal Revenue Code.
F
FEDERAL FUNDS -- Funding from the federal government to pay for all or portions of specific 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 fiscal 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 five members of each house appointed by the Governor.
FISCAL AFFAIRS TRANSFERS -- Appropriations are made through allocations to specific 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 11 members of the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee in a meeting called to consider said transfers. This...shall 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 fiscal 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 financial accounts are balanced. The state fiscal year begins July 1 and ends June 30. The federal fiscal year begins October 1 and ends September 30.
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.
FUNDS [i.e., state, total, other] -- As used for the general purposes of the budget summaries and schedules in this document, unless otherwise noted, refers to state revenues available or received. The state's specific governmental accounting fund classifications are documented in the state Comprehensive Annual Financial Report prepared by the Department of Audits and Accounts.
G
GENERAL FUNDS -- State money that is used for general purposes of state government. General funds are derived from taxes, fees and other general revenues and are appropriated to finance the ordinary operations of governmental units. These funds are included in the Governor's Revenue Estimate and are a part of the State's Budget Fund for accounting purposes.
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 that 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 purposes as outlined in the State Constitution.
H
HOUSE BUDGET OFFICE -- An agency within the Legislative Branch that serves as budget advisor to the House of Representatives.
I
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 and restricts the use of these funds. These funds are included in the Governor's Revenue Estimate and are a part of the State's Budget Fund for accounting purposes.
INDIRECT FUNDING -- The Appropriations Act each year allocates 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.
INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX -- The tax is based upon an individual's federal adjusted gross income with specific adjustments as provided by state law.
INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX -- Tax based on premiums on persons, property, or risks in Georgia written by insurance companies conducting business in the state.

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INTER-AGENCY TRANSFERS -- A transfer of funds between state departments, either in an Appropriations Act or by the State Office of Planning and Budget pursuant to a legislative authorization.
L
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.
LINE-ITEM APPROPRIATION -- An appropriation spelled out in language in the Appropriations Act that authorizes specific expenditures for a state agency. Line-items appropriations may be vetoed by the Governor.
LOTTERY FUNDS -- The net proceeds from the sale of lottery tickets dedicated to funding educational purposes and programs. By law educational purposes include capital outlay projects for educational facilities; tuition grants, scholarships or loans to citizens of Georgia to attend post-secondary institutions in Georgia; training to teachers in the use of electronic instructional technology; costs associated with purchasing, repairing and maintaining advanced electronic instructional technology; a voluntary pre-kindergarten program; and an education shortfall reserve. These funds are included in the Governor's Revenue Estimate and are a part of the State's Budget Fund for accounting purposes.
LUMP SUM -- A single appropriation for a specific purpose that does not specify a breakdown by object class expenditure.
M
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.

for accounting purposes. There is an additional tax of the retail sales price. This tax is based upon an indexed retail sales price that is converted to a cent per gallon rate and is collected at the time of sale by the licensed distributor.
MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE TAX -- Collected for the title registration and license tags of motor vehicles, trailers, and truck tractors.
N
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.
O
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 financial 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 colleges 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.

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.
MIDYEAR ADJUSTMENT RESERVE -- A reserve of funds that is set aside each year from prior fiscal year surplus funds to provide additional spending for state agencies in an Amended or Supplementary Budget. The reserve totals 1% net revenue collections, to the extent that surplus funds are available. It is established prior to the Revenue Shortfall Reserve, which is explained elsewhere.
MOTOR FUEL RESERVES -- 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.
MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS -- All motor fuel revenue collections are allocated for public highway and bridge construction or maintenance by provisions of the State Constitution. These funds are included in the Governor's Revenue Estimate and are a part of the State's Budget Fund

P
PERFORMANCE MEASURES -- Quantitative or qualitative criteria by which to gauge a program's performance.
PERSONAL SERVICES -- The cost of state employees, including salary, fringe benefits and other expenses. This also includes temporary labor.
PROGRAM -- Systematic set of activities undertaken to accomplish an agency's core businesses.
PRIORITIZED PROGRAM BUDGET -- A performance/results and customer-focused method of budgeting wherein agency programs are identified and are funded based upon their importance in carrying out the agency's mission and core businesses. Programs are measured on their effectiveness and efficiency in achieving desired outcomes.
PROPERTY TAX Based on the taxable value (assessed value) of real and personal property, except for certain property as specified in state law. The state tax is collected locally with local property taxes and is remitted to the state.

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RESULTS MEASURES -- Indicators by which to assess the impact of a program on its customers or community.
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 are available 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. Commonly known as the "rainy day" fund. The reserve is equal to not less than 3% nor more than 5% of the state's net revenue collections, to the extent that surplus is available. Funds are set-aside in the Revenue Shortfall Reserve only after the Midyear Adjustment Reserve is fully funded.
S
SALES TAX -- Common name for the state Sales and Use Tax levied upon retail sales, rentals, leases, use or consumption of tangible personal property, and certain services. The statewide sales tax rate is 4%. Various items are exempt from the state sales tax by state law.
SENATE BUDGET OFFICE -- An agency within the Legislative Branch that serves as budget advisor to the Senate.
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.
STATE FUNDS Includes: (1) The taxes and fees collected by the state and deposited directly into the state treasury to be appropriated; (2) Reserves; (3) Surplus funds; (4) Lottery receipts; (5) Indigent Care Trust Funds; (6) Motor Fuel tax funds; and (7) Tobacco Settlement funds, all of which form the basis for the Governor's revenue estimate.
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.
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 trends and issues. Goals, objectives and strategies are adopted and implemented to guide an organization toward that preferred future direction.

SUB-OBJECT CLASS -- The lowest level of detail used in recording expenditures. Supplies and materials is a sub-object 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. Surplus 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.
T
TOBACCO SETTLEMENT FUNDS -- Funds received as part of the 1998 national settlement with five major tobacco manufacturers to recover smoking related costs. The settlement provides for annual payments to Georgia based on a formula, with annual adjustments based on inflation and future national sales of cigarettes. These funds are included in the Governor's Revenue Estimate and are part of the State's Budget Fund for accounting purposes.
TOBACCO TAX -- State tax on cigars based on the wholesale cost price; the state tax on cigarettes is based on per pack of 20. The state tax on loose or smokeless tobacco is based on the wholesaler's cost.
U
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.
V
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.
W
WINE TAX -- An excise tax per liter on the first sale, use, or final delivery within the state and an import tax per liter for table wines; dessert wines (more than 14%, but not more than 21% alcohol by volume) have an excise tax per liter and an import tax per liter.

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