The Governor's budget report, fiscal year 2015

THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET REPORT Fiscal Year 2015
Governor Nathan Deal

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THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET REPORT
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FISCAL YEAR 2015
NATHAN DEAL, GOVERNOR STATE OF GEORGIA
TERESA A. MACCARTNEY
DIRECTOR OFFICE OF PLANNING AND BUDGET
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Table of Contents

Introduction Governor's Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Budget Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Financial Summaries Georgia Revenues: FY 2011-FY 2013 and Estimated FY 2014-FY 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Georgia Estimated Revenues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Summary of Appropriations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Summary of Appropriations: By Policy Area. . . . . 19 State Funds by Policy Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Expenditures and Appropriations: State Funds. . 23 Expenditures and Appropriations: Total Funds . . 25 State Funds Surplus by Department . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 State Debt Service as a Percentage of Prior Year Net Treasury Receipts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Revenue Shortfall Reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Lottery Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Tobacco Settlement Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Salary Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Summary of Statewide Budget Changes. . . . . . . . 34 Summary of Motor Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Department of Justice Settlement Agreement Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Olmstead Related Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Georgia Tax Expenditure Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Summary of Programs for Zero Based Budgeting Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Department Summaries
Legislative Georgia Senate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Georgia House of Representatives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 General Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Department of Audits and Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Judicial Court of Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Judicial Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Juvenile Courts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Prosecuting Attorneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Superior Courts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Supreme Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Executive State Accounting Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Department of Administrative Services. . . . . . . . . 85 Department of Agriculture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Department of Banking and Finance . . . . . . . . . . 101

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Department of Community Affairs. . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Department of Community Health . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Department of Corrections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Department of Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Department of Driver Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Department of Economic Development . . . . . . 172 Department of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Employees' Retirement System of Georgia . . . . 196 Georgia Forestry Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Office of the Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Department of Human Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Commissioner of Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 Georgia Bureau of Investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 Department of Juvenile Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Department of Labor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 Department of Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 Department of Natural Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 State Board of Pardons and Paroles . . . . . . . . . . . 277 State Properties Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 Public Defender Standards Council . . . . . . . . . . . 287 Department of Public Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 Department of Public Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Public Service Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 Board of Regents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Department of Revenue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 Secretary of State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 State Soil and Water Conservation Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 Georgia Student Finance Commission . . . . . . . . 355 Teachers Retirement System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365 Technical College System of Georgia. . . . . . . . . . 371 Department of Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 Department of Veterans Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 State Board of Workers' Compensation . . . . . . . 396 Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
Appendices Statement of Financial Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413 State Expenditure Projections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414 Georgia Economic Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415 Georgia Economic Report Detail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419

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Introduction

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Budget Highlights

Budget Highlights
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2015

Governor's Recommendation for FY 2015
EDUCATED GEORGIA BudgetHighlights
K-12 Public Schools $171,460,143 for enrollment growth and training and experience to recognize a 1.26% increase in enrollment, bringing the total number of fulltime equivalent (FTE) students funded in FY 2015 to over 1.7 million students and over 118,000 teachers and administrators.
$314,295,574 in additional funds for school systems through the Quality Basic Education (QBE) program to increase instructional days, reduce teacher furloughs, or enhance teacher salaries. These funds will provide local school districts with the resources and flexibility to address the most critical needs of their students and teachers.
$7,636,381 for the QBE Equalization program to assist low wealth school systems.
$28,852,920 adjustment to the Local Five Mill Share to provide for school systems with a reduction in local property tax revenue.
$16,500,000 in bonds for local school systems and the University System, to expand PeachNet and provide the technology infrastructure needed to make high speed internet accessible to every public school classroom in Georgia.
$10,000,000 to develop rigorous statewide assessments and end of course tests aligned with state standards.
$800,000 for curriculum and course development for the Georgia Virtual School.
$2,516,320 for Sparsity Grants for newly qualified schools.

$237,910,000 for construction and renovation projects and $20 million for buses in bonds for local school systems.
Governor's Office of Student Achievement $5,000,000 to establish the Georgia Innovation Fund to award grants to local school systems to implement and disseminate innovative programs in public education.
University System $23,198,477 for resident instruction to reflect an increase in square footage and employer contributions for health benefits at University System institutions.
$3,225,000 in additional funds to increase the number of health professionals practicing in the state by developing new graduate medical education programs to train residents.
$1,250,000 for outreach efforts to encourage individuals with some postsecondary education to return and complete their degree.
$2,500,000 for enhancements to GALILEO to provide low-cost alternatives to textbooks.
$133,200,000 in bonds for new capital projects as well as major repairs and renovations at all USG institutions.
Student Finance $22,551,615 in additional lottery funds to provide a 3% increase in the award amount for HOPE scholarships and grants over FY 2014.
$7,266,547 in additional lottery funds to establish the new Zell Miller Grant award as part of the HOPE Grant to cover full tuition costs for Technical College students who achieve and maintain a 3.5 GPA.
$2,000,000 in state funds for the REACH Georgia Scholarship to provide needs-based scholarships to

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Governor's Recommendation for FY 2015

selected students in the public-private REACH Georgia mentorship and scholarship program, which encourages and supports academically promising middle and high school students in their educational pursuits.
$10,000,000 in additional state funds to establish a new Low Interest Loan Program to assist Technical College System of Georgia students with the affordability of a technical college education.
$5,000,000 in new lottery funds for the Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant to provide additional financial assistance above what is covered by the traditional HOPE Grant for students pursuing high demand certificate or diploma programs.
$5,772,241 for growth in the Accel dual enrollment program.
Technical College System of Georgia $4,518,143 for maintenance and repair of additional square footage at system schools.
$3,600,000 provided to purchase textbooks for dually enrolled students.
$2,590,000 for personnel and data infrastructure enhancements for a Complete College Georgia student support system that will allow technical colleges to target students at risk of dropping out of school.
$906,465 to address full-time faculty ratios in adult education programs at technical colleges.
$28,215,000 in bonds for repairs, renovations, and equipment.

Teachers Retirement System $71,778,198 to fully fund the annual required contribution for the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) in order to continue fiscal soundness and sustainability.
HEALTHY GEORGIA
Community Health $97,097,550 for Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids including $44 million for baseline expense growth, $13.6 million to increase nursing home reimbursement rates, $101.3 million for new expenses associated with the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), $5.1 million for the transition of foster children to managed care, and a $69.1 million reduction to state funds to offset an increase in the federal financial participation rate.
$1,515,109 to fully fund the licensing activity of the Georgia Board of Dentistry, the Georgia Composite Medical Board, and the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy.
Provides 125 new elderly and disabled waiver slots and increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for select community living support services offered under the elderly waivers.
Human Services $23,471,992 for aging, child welfare, child support, and eligibility benefit services including $12.1 million to maintain current case workers previously supported with federal funds, $9.2 million for 202 new positions overseeing the well-being of children and elder adults, and $2 million for telecommunications expenses.
$469,043 in new state funds to sustain medical operations and $6,100,000 in bonds for facility improvements at the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute.

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Budget Highlights
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2015

Budget Highlights

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities $34,482,575 to fund the fifth year of the Settlement Agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice. New services for developmental disabilities include 250 new waivers and support services for an additional 500 families. In mental health, funds are provided for additional case management services, three new crisis service centers, expansion of mobile crisis service to all Georgia counties, housing for an additional 600 individuals, new slots for supported employment services, and additional options for consumer transportation.
SAFE GEORGIA
Corrections $8,000,000 to increase the base salary for Correctional Officer 2 positions to $27,472 in order to improve the recruitment and retention of Correctional Officers.
$567,000 for five Housing Coordinator positions and for technical assistance to support the Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry.
$37,245,000 in new bond funding for facility repairs and improvements and security upgrades statewide, including $9,900,000 dedicated to the hardening of six prisons and for a wastewater treatment plant at Lee Arrendale State Prison (Baldwin County).

$1,757,684 to increase the base salary for Juvenile Correctional Officer 2 positions to $27,472 in order to improve the recruitment and retention of Juvenile Correctional Officers.
$42,780,000 in new bond funding for repairs and renovations of existing and new facilities, including $24,680,000 to replace two RYDCs that are over 40 years old, as well as for security upgrades statewide.
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council $5,006,688 for the expansion of the community based Juvenile Incentive Funding grant and for the expansion of adult felony drug and mental health accountability courts.
Public Safety $2,180,450 for operating expenses for one new and one existing helicopter for Life Flight services in southwest Georgia to provide coverage for an underserved area in the state.
$1,202,304 for operating expenses for Post 52 in Hart County to accommodate population growth in northeast Georgia.
$868,787 for the Georgia Interoperability Network system to provide interoperable communication for law enforcement and first responders statewide.

Juvenile Justice $8,050,390 for operating funds for the Bill Ireland Youth Development Campus, Clayton Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC), and Rockdale RYDC.

$19,920,000 in new bond funding to replace 217 state patrol vehicles, 30 motor carrier compliance vehicles, and for one Life Flight helicopter, and for facility repairs and renovations.

$1,600,000 for the expansion of community based juvenile incentive funding to dependent court communities.

RESPONSIBLE & EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT
Banking and Finance $184,501 for structural salary adjustments for financial examiners to address employee retention and recruitment needs.

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Budget Highlights
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2015

Employees' Retirement System $56,986,553 to fully fund the annual required contribution for the Employees' Retirement System in order to continue fiscal soundness and sustainability.

Community Affairs $66,250,000 for water supply projects through the Department of Community Affairs and the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority.

$1,301,000 to fully fund the annual required contribution for the Public School Employees Retirement System in order to continue fiscal soundness and sustainability.
Driver Services $1,130,278 for 53 part-time positions in high-volume Customer Service Centers, for rent for the Fulton Customer Service Center, and for the new Fort Benning Customer Service Center to reduce customer wait times and improve customer access to service centers.
$1,380,000 in new bond funding to replace 10 vehicles and for the construction of a Driver Service facility in Paulding County.

Georgia Ports Authority $35,000,000 in bonds for the Savannah Harbor deepening project.
Natural Resources $3,505,000 in one-time funds for water related studies and updates to Regional Water Plans.
$630,000 to support an increase in hazardous waste cleanup activities.
$955,000 to increase solid waste clean up activities and inspections.
MOBILE GEORGIA

Law $1,372,327 for retention of attorney positions to mitigate future Special Assistant Attorney General expenses.
GROWING GEORGIA

Transportation $20,118,939 in additional motor fuel funds for road and bridge projects based on anticipated collections, including $9,399,055 for the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank for financial assistance for transportation projects.

Agriculture $724,836 to increase the starting salaries for Food Safety Inspectors and to fill eight vacant positions to reduce turnover and meet workload needs.
Consolidates the Soil and Water Conservation Commission with Department of Agriculture.

EMPLOYEE PAY PACKAGE $28,919,687 for performance incentives for highperforming employees, salary adjustments to address employee retention in strategic job classifications, and to recruit new employees.
$10 million for the Board of Regents to recruit and retain faculty.

ZERO BASED BUDGETING Zero Based Budget (ZBB) review of 42 programs or 13% of all budgetary programs totaling $818,054,067.

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Financial Summaries

Financial Summaries

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Georgia Revenues: FY 2011-FY 2013 and Estimated FY 2014-FY

Georgia Revenues: FY 2011-FY 2013 and Estimated FY 2014-FY 2015

Georgia Revenues: FY 2011-FY 2013 and Estimated FY 2014-FY 2015
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 Title Ad Valorem Tax Total Taxes Interest, Fees and Sales - Dept. of Revenue Interest, Fees and Sales - Treasury Interest on Motor Fuel Deposits Interest on all Other Deposits Regulatory Fees and Sales Banking and Finance Behavioral Health Corrections Human Services Labor Department Natural Resources Public Health Public Service Commission Secretary of State Workers' Compensation All Other Departments Sub-Total Driver Services Driver Services Super Speeder Fine Nursing Home Provider Fees Care Management Organization Fees Hospital Provider Payment Indigent Defense Fees Peace Officers' and Prosecutors' Training Funds 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
Federal Revenues Collected Guaranteed Revenue Debt Interest Payments from Georgia Ports Authority Payments from Georgia Building Authority Payments from Workers' Compensation Payments from DOAS (State Purchasing) National Mortgage Settlement 7. Supplemental Fund Sources Mid-year Adjustment Reserve
TOTAL REVENUES AVAILABLE

FY 2011 Reported

FY 2012 Reported

FY 2013 Reported

FY 2014 Estimated

FY 2015 Estimated

$7,658,782,326 670,409,796
5,080,776,730 932,702,991 228,858,070 161,803,418
76,704,325

$8,142,370,500 590,676,110
5,303,524,233 1,019,300,803
227,146,091 175,050,571
27,923 68,951,095

$8,772,227,404 797,255,429
5,277,211,183 1,000,625,732
211,618,073 180,785,957 (15,351,947)
53,491,655

$9,004,728,000 816,831,000
5,053,333,000 993,446,900 217,615,700 182,413,000
34,235,000

$9,536,657,000 846,667,000
5,258,817,000 1,001,444,100
213,874,800 183,054,700
17,117,500

360,669,593 298,868,209
$15,469,575,458 $224,083,020

309,192,735 308,342,308
$16,144,582,369 $244,372,037

329,236,920 457,490,366
$17,064,590,772 $288,781,506

333,775,422 325,214,799 733,000,000 $17,694,592,821 $308,781,506

342,098,275 333,125,000 744,646,000 $18,477,501,375 $310,325,400

297,881 (368,303)

4,909,203 2,004,448

5,479,996 (1,835,562)

4,313,434 (1,231,862)

4,313,434 (1,231,862)

20,158,138 5,634,937
15,013,036 7,942,374
29,077,607 44,969,509
1,123,038 81,479,049 21,078,738 154,811,930 $381,288,356 $57,487,315 14,161,809 128,771,295
297,276 215,079,822
42,426,463

21,362,614 4,571,175
15,289,299 7,850,965
29,896,747 45,053,302 10,845,110
1,219,515 85,174,697 20,314,485 130,351,608 $371,929,517 $58,417,440 18,391,393 132,393,274
718,946 225,259,561
41,720,648

21,500,505 3,616,363
14,440,421 5,569,741
25,518,209 42,518,506 11,196,064
1,185,784 79,616,756 20,967,938 163,653,012 $389,783,299 $57,757,270 18,593,040 176,864,128
232,080,023 41,221,700

19,375,000 2,898,167
14,930,000 5,500,000
25,550,000 42,500,000 14,168,419
1,100,000 68,646,000 22,300,000 133,565,264 $350,532,850 $58,000,000 18,600,000 167,756,401
254,370,693 40,000,000

19,800,000 2,432,484
14,930,000 5,500,000
25,550,000 42,500,000 14,803,698
1,200,000 69,313,000 21,700,000 158,620,328 $376,349,510 $45,000,000 18,600,000 167,756,401
264,217,234 40,000,000

25,547,136
$1,089,072,070 $16,558,647,528
$847,049,832 138,450,703 1,960,848

25,276,638
$1,125,393,105 $17,269,975,474
$903,224,565 141,139,300 2,333,708

22,542,417
$1,231,267,817 $18,295,858,589
$929,142,038 212,792,063 2,396,580

24,000,000
$1,225,123,022 $18,919,715,843
$910,819,213 200,118,562 1,988,502

24,000,000
$1,249,330,117 $19,726,831,492
$947,948,052 142,461,830 1,784,064

1,803 265,380

4,243 119,758

2,948 133,736
99,365,105

11,288,188 845,934
5,303,747 1,200,000

11,138,188 845,934
4,728,320 1,006,740

182,958,586 $17,546,376,094 $18,316,797,048 $19,539,691,059 $20,234,238,575 $20,836,744,620

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Georgia Estimated Revenues
FY 2015
Georgia Estimated Revenues

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Summary of Appropriations

Summary of Appropriations

Summary of Appropriations
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2015

Departments/Agencies

FY 2014 Current Budget

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

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

$10,325,104 18,416,477 9,885,673 30,606,325

$625,985

$10,325,104 18,416,477 9,885,673 31,232,310

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

14,441,605 12,322,112
6,787,786 63,058,532 62,255,828
9,392,560

713,983 1,754,029
231,063 4,210,444 2,478,247
683,733

15,155,588 14,076,141
7,018,849 67,268,976 64,734,075 10,076,293

Executive Branch Accounting Office, State Administrative Services, Department of Agriculture, Department of Banking and Finance, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Community Affairs, Department of Community Health, Department of Corrections, Department of Defense, Department of Driver Services, Department of Early Care and Learning, Bright from the Start: Department of Economic Development, Department of Education, Department of Employees' Retirement System of Georgia Forestry Commission, Georgia Governor, Office of the Human Services, Department of Insurance, Office of the Commissioner of Investigation, Georgia Bureau of Juvenile Justice, Department of Labor, Department of Law, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Pardons and Paroles, State Board of Public Defender Standards Council, Georgia Public Health, Department of Public Safety, Department of Public Service Commission Regents, University System of Georgia Board of Revenue, Department of

4,951,149 4,890,092 40,140,382 11,203,815 955,975,909 64,110,524 2,922,054,904 1,131,839,911 9,141,317 60,662,807 367,625,482 36,439,221 7,409,293,094 29,051,720 30,456,519 50,984,482 491,774,790 19,325,561 88,626,293 301,248,640 14,039,424 19,227,251 92,494,032 52,986,608 41,218,026 222,915,836 120,420,700 7,735,488 1,883,128,792 174,509,476

142,612 114,021 3,758,290 465,244 15,168,365 268,429 146,743,001 18,187,891 355,677 2,127,057 2,168,038 (873,950) 542,427,618 1,313,049 659,349 1,551,110 30,528,831 513,631 7,488,126 6,612,861
78,071 2,015,111 6,303,073 1,184,937 1,452,936 6,095,042 9,887,827
231,508 56,138,972
4,223,919

5,093,761 5,004,113 43,898,672 11,669,059 971,144,274 64,378,953 3,068,797,905 1,150,027,802 9,496,994 62,789,864 369,793,520 35,565,271 7,951,720,712 30,364,769 31,115,868 52,535,592 522,303,621 19,839,192 96,114,419 307,861,501 14,117,495 21,242,362 98,797,105 54,171,545 42,670,962 229,010,878 130,308,527 7,966,996 1,939,267,764 178,733,395

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Summary of Appropriations
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2015

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

FY 2014 Current Budget
23,393,403 2,612,536
634,376,472 513,000
313,866,703 835,930,315
20,135,998 22,701,246 1,170,767,561

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

519,027

23,912,430

(2,612,536)

52,867,074

687,243,546

(101,000)

412,000

18,938,201

332,804,904

20,175,883

856,106,198

365,203

20,501,201

403,897

23,105,143

(52,100,740)

1,118,666,821

TOTAL STATE FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS Less:
Lottery Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Nursing Home Provider Fees Motor Fuel Funds Hospital Provider Payment

$19,920,261,481

$916,483,139 $20,836,744,620

$910,819,213 199,758,761 1,988,502 167,756,401 975,897,108 241,674,441

$37,128,839 (57,296,931)
(204,438)
29,860,426 22,542,793

$947,948,052 142,461,830 1,784,064 167,756,401
1,005,757,534 264,217,234

TOTAL STATE GENERAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

$17,422,367,055

$884,452,450 $18,306,819,505

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Summary of Appropriations: By Policy Area

Summary of Appropriations: By Policy Area
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2015

Summary of Appropriations: By Policy Area

Departments/State Agencies

State Funds (Other State General Funds) and Attached Agencies

FY 2014 Current Budget

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

Educated Georgia Early Care and Learning, Bright from the Start: Department of Lottery Funds Education, Department of Regents, University System of Georgia Board of Payments to Georgia Military College Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission Student Finance Commission, Georgia Lottery Funds Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission Teachers Retirement System Technical College System of Georgia Total

$55,451,852 312,173,630 7,409,293,094 1,866,327,413
2,288,309 14,513,070 34,962,901 598,645,583
767,988 513,000 313,866,703 $10,608,803,543

$41,636 2,126,402 542,427,618 55,920,409
41,471 177,092 17,844,942 35,002,437
19,695 (101,000) 18,938,201 $672,438,903

$55,493,488 314,300,032 7,951,720,712 1,922,247,822
2,329,780 14,690,162 52,807,843 633,648,020
787,683 412,000 332,804,904 $11,281,242,446

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

$944,931,211 10,255,138 144,153 645,407
2,298,915,150 166,193,257 167,756,401 241,674,441 1,750,681 1,993,168 43,771,806 456,704,673 6,191,806 211,226 8,505,148 20,161,937 192,088,502 13,492,860 1,988,502 15,345,972 20,135,998
$4,612,857,437

$15,152,518
15,847 179,898,273 (56,000,000)
22,542,793 40,341
160,846 100,748 29,153,625
6,096
1,369,110 6,284,984
(204,438) 14,496
365,203 $198,900,442

$960,083,729 10,255,138 144,153 661,254
2,478,813,423 110,193,257 167,756,401 264,217,234 1,791,022 2,154,014 43,872,554 485,858,298 6,191,806 217,322 8,505,148 21,531,047 198,373,486 13,492,860 1,784,064 15,360,468 20,501,201
$4,811,757,879

Safe Georgia Corrections, Department of Defense, Department of Investigation, Georgia Bureau of Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Juvenile Justice, Department of Pardons and Paroles, State Board of

$1,131,839,911 9,141,317
71,490,906 17,135,387 301,248,640 52,986,608

$18,187,891 355,677
1,923,036 5,565,090 6,612,861 1,184,937

$1,150,027,802 9,496,994
73,413,942 22,700,477 307,861,501 54,171,545

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Summary of Appropriations: By Policy Area
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2015

Departments/State Agencies State Funds (Other State General Funds) and Attached Agencies Public Safety, Department of Firefighter Standards and Training Council Office of Highway Safety Peace Officer Standards and Training Council Public Safety Training Center Total

FY 2014 Current Budget
106,555,005 663,757 560,135
1,973,232 10,668,571 $1,704,263,469

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

6,843,036

113,398,041

15,900

679,657

2,923,584

3,483,719

(113,010)

1,860,222

218,317

10,886,888

$43,717,319

$1,747,980,788

Responsible and Efficient Government Georgia Senate Georgia House of Representatives Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices Audits and Accounts, Department of Court of Appeals Judicial Council Juvenile Courts Prosecuting Attorneys Superior Courts Supreme Court Accounting Office, State Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission Administrative Services, Department of Office of State Administrative Hearings Certificate of Need Appeal Panel Payments to Georgia Aviation Authority Banking and Finance, Department of Driver Services, Department of Employees' Retirement System of Georgia Governor, Office of the Governor's Emergency Fund Governor's Office of Planning and Budget Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity Emergency Management Agency, Georgia Children and Families, Governor's Office for Governor's Office of Consumer Protection Office of the State Inspector General Student Achievement, Office of Child Advocate, Office of the Georgia Professional Standards Commission Insurance, Office of the Commissioner of Labor, Department of Law, Department of Public Defender Standards Council, Georgia Public Service Commission Revenue, Department of Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,325,104 18,416,477 9,885,673 30,606,325 14,441,605 12,322,112 6,787,786 63,058,532 62,255,828 9,392,560 3,626,413 1,324,736 1,000,000 2,890,660 39,506 959,926 11,203,815 60,662,807 29,051,720 5,939,333 15,801,567 7,882,085 653,584 2,089,213 3,144,229 5,105,826 565,991 2,857,149 822,742 6,122,763 19,325,561 14,039,424 19,227,251 41,218,026 7,735,488
174,075,693 433,783

$625,985 713,983
1,754,029 231,063
4,210,444 2,478,247
683,733 117,086
25,526
109,087
4,934 465,244 2,127,057 1,313,049 132,693 (4,469,552) 461,268
16,830 51,297 (1,714,584) (430,551) 14,771 7,271,837 65,524 151,577 513,631 78,071 2,015,111 1,452,936 231,508 4,223,919

$10,325,104 18,416,477 9,885,673 31,232,310 15,155,588 14,076,141 7,018,849 67,268,976 64,734,075 10,076,293 3,743,499 1,350,262 1,000,000 2,999,747 39,506 964,860 11,669,059 62,789,864 30,364,769 6,072,026 11,332,015 8,343,353 670,414 2,140,510 1,429,645 4,675,275 580,762 10,128,986 888,266 6,274,340 19,839,192 14,117,495 21,242,362 42,670,962 7,966,996
178,299,612 433,783

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Summary of Appropriations: By Policy Area

Summary of Appropriations: By Policy Area
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2015

Departments/State Agencies State Funds (Other State General Funds) and Attached Agencies Secretary of State Georgia Commission on the Holocaust Real Estate Commission Workers' Compensation, State Board of Total

FY 2014 Current Budget
20,253,639 250,728
2,889,036 22,701,246 $721,385,942

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

451,501

20,705,140

7,872

258,600

59,654

2,948,690

403,897

23,105,143

$25,848,677

$747,234,619

Growing Georgia Agriculture, Department of Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority Community Affairs, Department of Payments to OneGeorgia Authority Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Economic Development, Department of Tobacco Settlement Funds Forestry Commission, Georgia Natural Resources, Department of Soil and Water Conservation Commission Total

$39,185,464 954,918
32,646,616 20,000,000
298,495 11,165,413 33,247,304
3,191,917 30,456,519 92,494,032
2,612,536 $266,253,214

$3,746,931 11,359
181,003
87,426 422,981 (1,296,931) 659,349 6,303,073 (2,612,536) $7,502,655

$42,932,395 966,277
32,827,619 20,000,000
298,495 11,252,839 33,670,285
1,894,986 31,115,868 98,797,105
$273,755,869

Mobile Georgia Transportation, Department of Motor Fuel Funds Total

$6,971,533 828,958,782 $835,930,315

$56,944 20,118,939 $20,175,883

$7,028,477 849,077,721 $856,106,198

Debt Management General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Motor Fuel Funds Total

$1,023,829,235 146,938,326
$1,170,767,561

($61,842,227) 9,741,487
($52,100,740)

$961,987,008 156,679,813
$1,118,666,821

TOTAL STATE FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS Less:
Lottery Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Nursing Home Provider Fees Motor Fuel Funds Hospital Provider Payment

$19,920,261,481

$916,483,139 $20,836,744,620

$910,819,213 199,758,761 1,988,502 167,756,401 975,897,108 241,674,441

$37,128,839 (57,296,931)
(204,438)
29,860,426 22,542,793

$947,948,052 142,461,830 1,784,064 167,756,401
1,005,757,534 264,217,234

TOTAL STATE GENERAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

$17,422,367,055

$884,452,450 $18,306,819,505

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State Funds by Policy Area
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2015
State Funds by Policy Area

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Expenditures and Appropriations: State Funds

Expenditures and Appropriations: State Funds
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2015

Expenditures and Appropriations: State Funds

Departments/Agencies

FY 2012 Expenditures

FY 2013 Expenditures

FY 2014

FY 2015

Current Budget Recommendation

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

$9,308,341 16,286,590
9,332,465 29,224,339

$9,226,513 15,857,476
7,994,474 29,536,934

$10,325,104 18,416,477 9,885,673 30,606,325

$10,325,104 18,416,477 9,885,673 31,232,310

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

13,716,026 13,688,422
6,686,410 58,432,807 59,924,258
8,800,674

14,118,330 12,179,112
6,642,138 60,137,942 61,093,707
9,068,220

14,441,605 12,322,112
6,787,786 63,058,532 62,255,828
9,392,560

15,155,588 14,076,141
7,018,849 67,268,976 64,734,075 10,076,293

Executive Branch Accounting Office, State Administrative Services, Department of Agriculture, Department of Banking and Finance, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Community Affairs, Department of Community Health, Department of Corrections, Department of Defense, Department of Driver Services, Department of Early Care and Learning, Bright from the Start: Department of Economic Development, Department of Education, Department of Employees' Retirement System of Georgia Forestry Commission, Georgia Governor, Office of the Human Services, Department of Insurance, Office of the Commissioner of Investigation, Georgia Bureau of Juvenile Justice, Department of Labor, Department of Law, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Pardons and Paroles, State Board of Public Defender Standards Council, Georgia Public Health, Department of Public Safety, Department of Public Service Commission

3,743,759 6,844,613 30,348,470 10,949,284
848,816,008 33,578,539
2,622,614,538 1,075,373,176
8,731,301 58,850,664
290,425,690 39,155,921
7,059,763,290 17,165,784 29,799,784 32,876,240
512,039,999 15,776,546 64,505,332
287,226,839 53,013,334 18,041,255 85,085,209 51,815,167 39,404,504
206,156,040 114,674,634
7,962,849

3,716,199 3,525,340 39,518,851 10,826,257
904,507,434 38,520,134
2,770,912,765 1,116,498,711
8,733,715 60,882,162
347,735,498 39,302,887
7,325,796,061 26,532,022 29,173,039 33,621,715
492,204,458 18,913,132 79,263,598
289,566,557 30,486,328 18,625,791 88,253,961 52,026,541 42,308,355
214,174,726 111,810,621
7,672,937

4,951,149 4,890,092 40,140,382 11,203,815
955,975,909 64,110,524
2,922,054,904 1,131,839,911
9,141,317 60,662,807
367,625,482 36,439,221
7,409,293,094 29,051,720 30,456,519 50,984,482
491,774,790 19,325,561 88,626,293
301,248,640 14,039,424 19,227,251 92,494,032 52,986,608 41,218,026
222,915,836 120,420,700
7,735,488

5,093,761 5,004,113 43,898,672 11,669,059
971,144,274 64,378,953
3,068,797,905 1,150,027,802
9,496,994 62,789,864
369,793,520 35,565,271
7,951,720,712 30,364,769 31,115,868 52,535,592
522,303,621 19,839,192 96,114,419
307,861,501 14,117,495 21,242,362 98,797,105 54,171,545 42,670,962
229,010,878 130,308,527
7,966,996

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Expenditures and Appropriations: State Funds
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2015

Departments/Agencies Regents, University System of Georgia Board of Revenue, Department of Secretary of State Soil and Water Conservation Commission Student Finance Commission, Georgia Teachers Retirement System Technical College System of Georgia Transportation, Department of Veterans Service, Department of Workers' Compensation, State Board of General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

FY 2012 Expenditures
1,704,689,283 133,625,573 30,997,857 2,611,544 579,895,896 632,020 314,824,364 713,378,926 20,004,988 16,069,228 846,748,906

FY 2013 Expenditures
1,746,924,516 138,677,270 30,695,620 2,550,350 562,858,223 536,656 317,569,708 825,838,784 19,489,707 16,434,843 904,685,526

FY 2014

FY 2015

Current Budget Recommendation

1,883,128,792

1,939,267,764

174,509,476

178,733,395

23,393,403

23,912,430

2,612,536

634,376,472

687,243,546

513,000

412,000

313,866,703

332,804,904

835,930,315

856,106,198

20,135,998

20,501,201

22,701,246

23,105,143

1,170,767,561

1,118,666,821

TOTAL STATE FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS Less:
Lottery Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Hospital Provider Payment Care Management Organization Fees Nursing Home Provider Fees Motor Fuel Funds

$18,213,617,686 $18,997,225,844 $19,920,261,481 $20,836,744,620

$833,894,434 138,324,268 1,262,373
718,946 132,393,274 845,544,847

$823,937,192 152,915,976 1,777,707 232,080,023
176,864,128 917,517,097

$910,819,213 199,758,761 1,988,502 241,674,441
167,756,401 975,897,108

$947,948,052 142,461,830 1,784,064 264,217,234
167,756,401 1,005,757,534

TOTAL STATE GENERAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS $16,261,479,544 $16,692,133,721 $17,422,367,055 $18,306,819,505
Note:
Program and fund source expenditure data for FY 2012 and FY 2013 included in this budget document were obtained from the Budgetary Compliance Report issued by the State Accounting Office and are for comparison purposes only. The Department of Audits And Accounts performed certain procedures, which are enumerated in the "Independent Accountant's Report on Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures," for the purpose of assisting the accuracy of the financial information contained within the Budgetary Compliance Report. Expenditure data should not be construed to present the financial position or results of the operations of the State of Georgia as a whole. Such information is presented in the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and the State of Georgia Single Audit Report.

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Expenditures and Appropriations: Total Funds

Expenditures and Appropriations: Total Funds

Expenditures and Appropriations: Total Funds
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2015

Departments/Agencies

FY 2012 Expenditures

FY 2013 Expenditures

FY 2014

FY 2015

Current Budget Recommendation

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

$9,522,546 16,628,856
9,630,453 29,824,759

$9,384,517 16,301,939
8,040,228 29,865,861

$10,325,104 18,416,477 9,885,673 31,288,325

$10,325,104 18,416,477 9,885,673 31,872,310

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

13,942,650 17,847,408
7,595,614 74,863,684 60,059,276 10,791,362

14,363,894 15,989,097
6,972,018 76,747,324 61,235,154 11,026,056

14,591,605 16,020,045
7,235,242 64,860,659 62,255,828 11,252,383

15,305,588 17,774,074
7,466,305 69,071,103 64,734,075 11,936,116

Executive Branch Accounting Office, State Administrative Services, Department of Agriculture, Department of Banking and Finance, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Community Affairs, Department of Community Health, Department of Corrections, Department of Defense, Department of Driver Services, Department of Early Care and Learning, Bright from the Start: Department of Economic Development, Department of Education, Department of Employees' Retirement System of Georgia Forestry Commission, Georgia Governor, Office of the Human Services, Department of Insurance, Office of the Commissioner of Investigation, Georgia Bureau of Juvenile Justice, Department of Labor, Department of Law, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Pardons and Paroles, State Board of Properties Commission, State Public Defender Standards Council, Georgia Public Health, Department of Public Safety, Department of

21,734,642 207,799,952
53,401,518 10,949,284
1,112,082,900 240,061,003
12,357,562,328 1,132,655,677 83,962,673 64,814,030
435,888,323 43,917,642
9,196,972,989 35,871,023 49,202,110
201,896,391 1,621,588,348
17,707,981 141,837,825 295,826,635 468,070,399
61,629,219 262,272,094
54,510,846 1,320,240
69,534,955 728,092,915 171,790,512

24,375,887 214,955,837
54,194,105 10,826,257
1,157,305,202 238,434,563
12,657,810,044 1,190,044,260 87,774,495 67,637,868
644,319,347 44,059,447
9,422,261,959 46,574,026 46,115,648
398,548,657 1,649,580,246
20,062,910 150,498,537 298,086,202 168,394,710
63,034,871 266,408,876
53,523,834 1,449,823
72,533,827 717,010,022 180,523,713

21,363,651 199,615,152
47,269,424 11,203,815
1,155,570,515 250,183,857
12,861,603,743 1,145,892,115 91,289,190 63,506,928
690,479,571 37,098,621
9,102,713,725 51,656,222 43,484,983
165,290,245 1,567,774,685
21,549,759 138,688,632 308,199,659 138,173,227
59,414,366 240,077,786
53,792,658 820,201
41,558,026 652,866,480 192,359,467

22,236,130 199,922,433
53,166,339 11,669,059
1,164,408,811 250,452,286
13,367,275,794 1,164,080,006 91,644,867 65,633,985
692,647,609 109,586,589 9,645,141,343
53,583,464 44,144,332 84,295,487 1,611,556,752 22,063,390 149,786,527 314,558,409 138,251,298 61,429,477 246,380,859 54,977,595
820,201 43,010,962 658,961,522 205,088,280

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Expenditures and Appropriations: Total Funds
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2015

Departments/Agencies Public Service Commission Regents, University System of Georgia Board of Revenue, Department of Secretary of State Soil and Water Conservation Commission Student Finance Commission, Georgia Teachers Retirement System Technical College System of Georgia Transportation, Department of Veterans Service, Department of Workers' Compensation, State Board of General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

FY 2012 Expenditures
10,004,720 6,252,102,215
192,501,214 36,252,875 7,134,905
582,867,737 28,465,880
667,799,695 2,243,838,614
36,386,522 16,593,060 1,043,905,629

FY 2013 Expenditures
9,345,443 6,392,157,123
188,377,494 34,572,721 4,458,961
566,930,849 29,492,961
661,624,493 2,503,644,081
35,848,285 16,958,675 995,834,166

FY 2014

FY 2015

Current Budget Recommendation

9,035,734

9,267,242

6,555,856,209

6,611,995,181

178,019,549

179,552,482

24,502,915

25,021,942

4,407,020

635,090,145

687,957,219

32,557,844

33,418,925

714,953,212

733,891,413

2,052,912,398

2,073,088,281

40,798,836

41,164,039

23,225,078

23,628,975

1,188,451,022

1,136,350,282

TOTAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

$40,511,514,128 $41,635,516,513 $41,059,438,006 $42,338,896,612

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State Funds Surplus by Department

State Funds Surplus by Department

State Funds Surplus by Department

Departments/Agencies

Legislative Branch Georgia Senate Georgia House of Representatives Georgia General Assembly Audits and Accounts, Department of
Judicial Branch Court of Appeals Judicial Council Juvenile Courts Prosecuting Attorneys Superior Courts Supreme Court
Executive Branch Accounting Office, State Administrative Services, Department of Agriculture, Department of Banking and Finance, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Community Affairs, Department of Community Health, Department of Corrections, Department of Defense, Department of Driver Services, Department of Early Care and Learning, Bright from the Start: Department of Economic Development, Department of Education, Department of Forestry Commission, Georgia Governor, Office of the Human Services, Department of Insurance, Office of the Commissioner of Investigation, Georgia Bureau of Juvenile Justice, Department of Labor, Department of Law, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Pardons and Paroles, State Board of Public Defenders Standards Council, Georgia Public Health, Department of Public Safety, Department of Public Service Commission Regents, University System of Georgia Board of Revenue, Department of Secretary of State Soil and Water Conservation Commission, State Student Finance Commission, Georgia Teachers Retirement System Technical College System of Georgia Transportation, Department of Veterans Service, Department of Workers' Compensation, State Board of General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
Total State General Funds Surplus

FY 2012

FY 2013

$728,157 1,608,791
814,855 291,838

$901,362 2,213,184 1,761,542
164,748

3,741 14,460 67,762
1,610 2,556
126

6,256 81,604 122,275 31,893
202 4

7,703 48,272 57,030 171,578 33,197,304 25,113
8,794,874 211,655 13,983 4,294 7,473
18,775,374 2,141
3,564,125 126,780 263,843 49,131
3,070,196 8,672
323,908 1,558,163
22,330 29,838 260,751 489,438 36,692 2,977,784 642,107 674,862
5,053 40,743 309,053 388,532
264 94,472 48,777,238
$128,564,666

7,600 26,107 86,056 174,546 5,696,901 101,664 172,638,749 5,952,904 87,741 43,546
3,226 41,046 3,680,851 1,000,000 789,299 1,263,711 51,812 217,911 4,118,399 71,803 216,824 1,319,676 1,097,078
1,956,845 219,314 63,458
4,231,299 3,563,625
496,713 9,060
27,628 40,298 181,914 307,651 347,565 745,749 2,118,728
$218,280,366

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State Funds Surplus by Department

Departments/Agencies
Audited State General Funds Surplus, June 30 Audited Lottery Funds Surplus, June 30 Audited Tobacco Settlement Funds Surplus, June 30

FY 2012
$128,564,666 70,672,445 158,424

FY 2013
$218,280,366 42,998,475 385,077

TOTAL FUNDS SURPLUS

$199,395,535

$261,663,918

Note: The State General Funds Surplus for Fiscal Year 2012 includes a lapse of unallotted funds totaling $149,392,812 ($98,556,314 State General Funds and $50,836,498 Lottery Funds). For Fiscal Year 2013, this amount of unallotted funds was $7,601,511 ($40,298 State General Funds and $7,561,213 Lottery Funds). The agency surplus that was returned to the State Treasury for deposit into the Revenue Shortfall Reserve was $30,008,352 in Fiscal Year 2012. For Fiscal Year 2013, the amount returned to the State Treasury was $218,240,068. Surplus Lottery Funds and Tobacco Settlement Funds are deposited into separate reserves.

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

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

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

Fiscal Year

Highest Annual Debt Service

Prior Year Net Treasury
Receipts

Percentage

2015 (Est.) 2014 (Est.)
2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006

$1,315,838,607 1,276,206,057 1,219,674,733 1,228,532,294 1,314,870,945 1,278,325,792 1,307,062,392 1,173,214,321 1,183,981,964 1,109,553,454

$20,234,238,575 19,539,688,110 18,316,792,805 17,546,374,291 16,251,240,187 17,832,362,806 19,799,131,881 19,895,976,560 18,343,186,033 16,789,925,631

6.50% 6.53% 6.66% 7.00% 8.09% 7.17% 6.60% 5.90% 6.45% 6.61%

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

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Revenue Shortfall Reserve

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

Fiscal Year

Revenue Shortfall Reserve

1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

$122,640,698 267,195,474 288,769,754 313,385,534 333,941,806 351,545,470 380,883,294 551,277,500 734,449,390 700,273,960 260,600,570 51,577,479 256,664,658 792,490,296
1,544,595,188 565,907,436 103,693,796 116,021,961 328,387,715 377,971,440 717,324,098

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) Exceeds 4% of Net Revenue Collections Exceeds 4% of Net Revenue Collections Exceeds 4% of Net Revenue Collections Partially filled Partially filled Partially filled Partially filled Partially filled

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Lottery Funds

Lottery Funds
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2015

Lottery Funds
Use of Lottery Funds

FY 2014 Current Budget

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

Early Care and Learning, Bright from the Start: Department of Pre-Kindergarten Program Subtotal

$312,173,630 $312,173,630

$2,126,402 $2,126,402

$314,300,032 $314,300,032

Student Finance Commission, Georgia HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools HOPE Grant HOPE GED Low Interest Loans HOPE Administration Subtotal

$424,345,076 47,617,925 96,793,442 1,930,296 20,000,000 7,958,844
$598,645,583

$22,253,210 298,405
12,266,547
184,275 $35,002,437

$446,598,286 47,916,330
109,059,989 1,930,296
20,000,000 8,143,119
$633,648,020

TOTAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

$910,819,213

$37,128,839

$947,948,052

Lottery Reserves
Georgia's lottery laws require maintenance of a single Shortfall Reserve. The Shortfall Reserve must equal at least 50% of the net proceeds for the preceding year. As of June 30, 2013, the Shortfall Reserve balance was $450,664,000.

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Tobacco Settlement Funds
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2015

Tobacco Settlement Funds

Use of Tobacco Settlement Funds

FY 2014 Current Budget

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

HEALTHCARE Direct Healthcare
Low Income Medicaid Community Care Services Program Home and Community Based Services for the Elderly Adult Developmental Disabilities Waiver Services
Subtotal:
Cancer Treatment and Prevention Smoking Prevention and Cessation Cancer Screening Cancer Treatment for Low-Income Uninsured Cancer Registry Clinical Trials Outreach and Education Regional Cancer Coalitions Eminent Cancer Scientists and Clinicians Cancer Program Administration Enforcement/Compliance for Underage Smoking Subtotal: Total - Healthcare

DCH DHS DHS DBHDD
DPH DPH DPH DPH DPH DPH DEcD DEcD DOR

TOTAL TOBACCO SETTLEMENT FUNDS
SUMMARY BY AGENCY Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) Department of Community Health (DCH) Department of Economic Development (DEcD) Department of Human Services (DHS) Department of Public Health (DPH) Department of Revenue (DOR)
Total

$166,193,257 2,383,220 3,808,586
10,255,138 $182,640,201

($56,000,000) ($56,000,000)

$110,193,257 2,383,220 3,808,586
10,255,138 $126,640,201

$2,368,932 2,915,302 6,613,249 115,637 275,000 1,204,740 2,989,000 202,917 433,783
$17,118,560 $199,758,761
$199,758,761

($1,296,931)
($1,296,931) ($57,296,931) ($57,296,931)

$2,368,932 2,915,302 6,613,249 115,637 275,000 1,204,740 1,692,069 202,917 433,783
$15,821,629 $142,461,830
$142,461,830

$10,255,138 166,193,257
3,191,917 6,191,806 13,492,860
433,783
$199,758,761

($56,000,000) (1,296,931)
($57,296,931)

$10,255,138 110,193,257
1,894,986 6,191,806 13,492,860
433,783
$142,461,830

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Salary Adjustments

Salary Adjustments
Governor's Recommended Budget - FY 2015

The foundation SalaryAdjustments of any efficient and effective organization is its people. Georgia is fortunate to have many dedicated, hard working, and talented employees working for the State and in its schools. It is important to recognize the contributions of these individuals and ensure that the state retains its best and brightest employees while remaining competitive in recruiting exceptional new talent to careers in public service.

The FY 2015 budget, therefore, includes funds for Executive, Judicial, and Legislative agencies equivalent to one percent of personal services to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing current employees, salary adjustments needed to address retention in strategic job classifications, or to increase salaries to recruit skilled new employees. The budget also includes additional funding for resident instruction for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to enable the University System to remain competitive in attracting the highest quality faculty for Georgia's institutions of higher learning.

Finally, the FY 2015 budget includes a recommendation to substantially offset the austerity reduction in the Quality Basic Education funding formula in order to provide much needed additional funds to local education authorities. Georgia's teachers work tirelessly to ensure that our students are prepared for a lifetime of learning and growing. Teachers must be provided the support and resources necessary for this important job, and an investment in our teachers is a direct investment in our future. The additional funds in the FY 2015 budget will enable the State, in partnership with local school districts, to restore instructional days, eliminate teacher furloughs, and enhance teacher salaries. School systems will have the resources and flexibility to address the most critical needs of their students and teachers in order to ensure Georgia continues to attract and retain the very best teachers.

Pay Package
1. Provide an amount equivalent to 1% of personal services for employees of the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative Branches to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing employees in FY 2014 or for salary adjustments needed to attract new employees with critical job skills or retain successful performers in jobs critical to the agency's mission, effective July 1, 2014. Administration of merit increases and salary adjustments must be in conformance with State Personnel Board Rules for Executive Branch agencies subject to such Rules, or as otherwise provided by law, and approved by the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget.

Amount $24,520,734

2. Provide for salary adjustments for certain identified job classifications within the Department of Agriculture, Department of Banking and Finance, Department of Corrections, Department of Juvenile Justice, and Department of Law to address employee retention needs in vital health and safety occupations effective July 1, 2014.

11,926,335

3. Provide additional funds to the Quality Basic Education program to offset the austerity reduction and provide local education authorities with the flexibility to reduce or eliminate furlough days, increase instructional days, or provide salary increases to teachers effective July 1, 2014.

314,295,574

4. Provide funds for recruitment and retention of Regents faculty effective July 1, 2014. Provide an amount equivalent to 1% of personal services for Regents staff and public librarians to be used for performance incentives or salary adjustments necessary for employee recruitment and retention effective July 1, 2014.

11,300,508

5. Provide an amount equivalent to 1% of personal services for teachers and support personnel with the Technical College System of Georgia to be used for performance incentives or salary adjustments necessary for employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Total

3,098,445 $365,141,596

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Summary of Statewide Budget Changes
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2015

Summary of Statewide Budget Changes
Departments/Agencies and Attached Agencies
Legislative Branch: Georgia Senate Georgia House of Representative Georgia General Assembly Audits, Department of
Judicial Branch Court of Appeals Judicial Council Juvenile Courts Prosecuting Attorneys Superior Courts Supreme Court
Executive Branch Accounting Office, State Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission, GA Administrative Services, Department of Administrative Hearings, Office of State Aviation Authority, Payments to Georgia Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Exposition Authority, Payments to Georgia Banking and Finance, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Sexual Offender Review Board Community Affairs, Department of Regional Transportation Authority, Payments to Georgia Community Health, Department of Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Georgia Corrections, Department of Defense, Department of Driver Services, Department of Early Care and Learning, Bright from the Start: Department of Lottery Funds Economic Development, Department of Education, Department of Forestry Commission, Georgia Governor, Office of the Office of Planning and Budget Child Advocate, Office of the Children and Families, Governor's Office for Consumer Protection, Office of Emergency Management Agency, Georgia Equal Opportunity, Commission on Inspector General, Office of Professional Standards Commission, Georgia Student Achievement, Office of Human Services, Department of Aging, Council on Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, Georgia Insurance, Office of the Commissioner of Investigation, Georgia Bureau of Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Juvenile Justice, Department of

Employees' Retirement
System

Teachers Retirement
System

TeamWorks

$394,986.00 606,420
284,252 162,735
1,157,910 646,889 175,267
89,546 18,694
52,622 3,142
597,626 11,359
203,269 6,890,738
12,363 146,243
61,220 450,531
29,333 12,803,518
126,712 696,365
31,163 79,508 305,508 834,442 467,599 94,985 108,572 15,705
3,439 87,732 36,753 12,110 10,723 115,351 77,290 4,501,782
3,786 639,024 357,430 1,191,631
13,835 3,948,892

$13,635
3,620 58,126,033
818 6,060

$3,677 1,640
11,776 (9,750) 15,158
5,423 967
24,107 1,748
(40,154) (1,650)
(19,969) 115,016
4,354 23,383
4,538 35,588
2,726 13,503
83,939 10,449 20,106 25,383 32,514

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Summary of Statewide Budget Changes

Summary of Statewide Budget Changes
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2015

Departments/Agencies and Attached Agencies
Labor, Department of Law, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Pardons and Paroles, State Board of Public Defender Standards Council, Georgia Public Health, Department of
Trauma Care Network Commission Public Safety, Department of
Firefighter Standards and Training Council Highway Safety, Office of Peace Officer Standards and Training Council Public Safety Training Center Public Service Commission Regents, University System of Georgia Board of Military College, Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission, Payments to Georgia Revenue, Department of Local Tax Official Retirement and FICA Secretary of State Holocaust, Georgia Commission on the Real Estate Commission, Georgia Student Finance Commission, Georgia Lottery Funds Non-Public Postsecondary Education Commission Technical College System of Georgia Transportation, Department of Veterans Service, Department of Workers' Compensation, State Board of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS Less: Lottery Funds
TOTAL STATE GENERAL FUNDS

Employees' Retirement
System
55,795 453,750 1,253,514 943,540 712,205 5,906,860
10,768 1,872,255
11,363 6,818
25,206 150,409 146,905 213,129
3,619 130,340 1,674,092 1,614,621 340,247
5,788 43,618
63,328 13,842 2,279,491 45,004 157,878 293,168

Teachers Retirement
System
12,545,438 14,969 1,893
1,009 489
1,028,719 35,515

TeamWorks 1,397
16,469 (7,846) 48,486 32,075
3,084
(516) 14,760
3,720
(14,702) 84
1,886

$56,986,553

$71,778,198

$463,369

142,836 $56,843,717

4,629 $71,773,569

$463,369

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Summary of Motor Vehicles

Summary of Motor Vehicles
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2015
Departments/Agencies(1)

AFY 2014

FY 2015

Agriculture, Department of Banking and Finance, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Community Affairs, Department of Community Health, Department of Corrections, Department of Defense, Department of Driver Services, Department of Early Care and Learning, Bright from the Start: Department of Economic Development, Department of Education, Department of Employees' Retirement System of Georgia Forestry Commission, Georgia Governor, Office of the Human Services, Department of Insurance, Office of the Commissioner of Investigation, Georgia Bureau of Juvenile Justice, Department of Labor, Department of Law, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Pardons and Paroles, State Board of Public Defender Standards Council, Georgia Public Health, Department of Public Safety, Department of Public Service Commission Revenue, Department of Secretary of State Soil and Water Conservation Commission Student Finance Commission, Georgia Teachers Retirement System Transportation, Department of Veterans Service, Department of Workers' Compensation, State Board of

305 52
847 94 22
1,939 88
133 3
11 46
1 651
36 268
55 407 342
13 2
1,503 194 33 67
1,394 18
133 85 26 10 3
4,202 10 1

331 52
827 94 22
1,939 88
133 3
11 46
1 651
35 268
55 407 349
13 2
1,503 194 33 67
1,394 18
133 85 0 10 3
4,202 10 1

TOTAL

12,994

(1) Board of Regents and Technical College System of Georgia vehicles are not included in the authorized vehicle count.

12,980

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Department of Justice Settlement Agreement Budget

Department of Justice Settlement Agreement Budget
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2015

Department of Justice Settlement Agreement Budget
Use of DOJ Settlement Funds
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Family Supports NOW/COMP Waivers Crisis Respite Homes/Mobile Crisis Teams Education of Judges and Law Enforcement Audit of Waiver Services Subtotal:
MENTAL HEALTH Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Community Support Team Intensive Case Management (ICM) Case Management Services Crisis Service Centers Crisis Stabilization Programs (CSPs) Community Hospital Beds Crisis Line Mobile Crisis Services Crisis Apartments Supported Housing Housing and Residential Support Services Bridge Funding Supported Employment Peer Support Services Provider Training Consumer Transportation Subtotal:
QUALITY MANAGEMENT/OVERSIGHT ACT Services Annual Network Analysis Quality Management Transition Planning Independent Reviewer and Fees Subtotal:

FY 2015 Agreement

FY 2014 Current Budget

2,350 Families 1,150 Waivers 12 Homes 6 Teams
22 Teams 8 Teams
14 ICM 45 Providers
6 Centers 3 CSPs 35 Beds
159 Counties 18 Apartments
2,000 Individuals
540 Individuals 550 Individuals 835 Individuals

$6,520,400 31,812,512 11,917,681
250,000 200,000 $50,700,593
$9,466,503 2,906,728 4,204,844 803,997 1,521,005 6,170,145 8,623,125 1,421,000 6,577,212 926,400 6,350,400 1,260,000 2,308,581 1,774,256 2,634,781 588,085 6,360,428
$63,897,490
$752,515 350,000
7,437,844 1,225,630
250,000 $10,015,989

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$1,872,000 8,526,665
$10,398,665 $1,571,336 (150,070) 2,402,087 1,545,228 2,292,010 4,671,927
6,923,160 463,200
2,721,600 180,000 95,205 30,380
1,337,847 $24,083,910
$0

$8,392,400 40,339,177 11,917,681
250,000 200,000 $61,099,258
$11,037,839 2,756,658 6,606,931 2,349,225 3,813,015
10,842,072 8,623,125 1,421,000
13,500,372 1,389,600 9,072,000 1,440,000 2,308,581 1,869,461 2,665,161 588,085 7,698,275
$87,981,400
$752,515 350,000
7,437,844 1,225,630
250,000 $10,015,989

TOTAL DOJ SETTLEMENT FUNDING

$124,614,072

$34,482,575

$159,096,647

SUMMARY BY PROGRAM Department of Behavioral Health and
Developmental Disabilities Adult Developmental Disabilities Adult Mental Health
Total

$50,700,593 73,913,479
$124,614,072

$10,398,665 24,083,910
$34,482,575

Department of Justice (DOJ) Settlement Agreement Funding

$61,099,258 97,997,389
$159,096,647

The Settlement Agreement signed October 19, 2010 between the United States of America and the State of Georgia requires funding for community services directed towards developmental disabilities and mental health consumers of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD). The agreement also calls for DBHDD to partner with other state agencies such as the Department of Community Health and the Department of Community Affairs in order to support the needs of its consumers.
The Settlement Agreement establishes yearly targets from FY 2011 to FY 2015 for developmental disabilities, mental health and quality management. State compliance with the targets established in the agreement will be verified by an Independent Reviewer.

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Olmstead Related Services

Use of Olmstead Funds

Olmstead Related Services
Total Funds Financial Summary
FY 2012 Expenses

FY 2013 Expenses

FY 2014 Budget

HOUSING

Permanent Support Housing

DCA

Low Income Housing Tax Credit/Georgia Hosuing Tax

Credit

DCA

Rental Assistance to Permanent Support Housing

DCA

Rental Assistance to clients of the Statewide

Independent Living Council

DCA

Rental Assistance - Money Follows the Person

DCA

Rental Assistance - Individuals transitioning from

Nursing Homes through the Money Follows the

Person Program

DCA

Rental Assistance - Individuals transitioning from the

Georgia Housing Voucher

DCA

Rental Assistance - Shelter Plus Care

DCA

Georgia Housing Search

DCA

Subtotal:

HEALTH

Elderly Investigations and Prevention Services

Adult Protective Services

DHS

Elder Abuse and Fraud Services

DHS

Subtotal:

Community Living Services for the Elderly

Community Care Services Program for the Elderly

DHS

Home and Community Based Services for the Elderly

DHS

Coordinated Transportation

DHS

Subtotal:

Support Services for Elderly

Senior Community Services - Employment

DHS

Georgia Cares

DHS

Senior Nutrition Services

DHS

Health Promotion (Wellness)

DHS

Other Support Services

DHS

Subtotal:

Brain and Spinal Injury

Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

DPH

Subtotal:

Service Options Using Resources in a Community

Environment (SOURCE)

SOURCE Service Delivery Program

DCH

SOURCE Case Management

DCH

Subtotal:

Medicaid Benefits

Pharmacy

DCH

Physician and Physician Extenders

DCH

Outpatient Hospital

DCH

Non-Waiver in Home Services

DCH

Independent Care Waiver Program

DCH

Therapeutic Services, DME, Orthotics and Prosthetics

DCH

Outpatient Services

DCH

Transportation

DCH

Psychology Services

DCH

All Other1

DCH

Subtotal:

$7,590,410
944,205 550,508
67,952

$1,761,000
17,472,795 600,660
507,887 40,372

$7,499,116
600,660 450,000
30,000

8,041,962 173,000
$17,368,037

50,305 9,600,000
175,000 $30,208,019

405,000
9,600,000 177,000
$18,761,776

$15,656,001 231,319
$15,887,320
$66,438,332 51,809,747 3,714,221
$121,962,300
$2,130,420 2,762,310 3,752,787 515,312 3,767,830
$12,928,659
$1,072,711 $1,072,711

$15,894,954 54,840
$15,949,794
$64,988,502 50,015,992 3,689,874
$118,694,368
$1,971,176 2,638,956 3,968,629 515,315 2,973,084
$12,067,160
$1,159,610 $1,159,610

$15,565,717 125,133
$15,690,850
$69,230,524 43,664,152 3,370,986
$116,265,662
$2,181,474 1,990,103 3,405,173 518,767 625,000
$8,720,517
$1,267,119 $1,267,119

$238,146,692 39,332,650
$277,479,342
$326,209,284 196,904,875 216,788,221 79,766,215 40,826,733 38,997,033 23,141,502 22,188,474 10,179,826 9,673,935
$964,676,098

$243,046,390 35,261,015
$278,307,405
$345,194,584 226,034,924 258,348,914 90,170,534 41,088,643 46,750,063 33,691,773 25,654,266 9,528,182 11,087,690
$1,087,549,573

$249,122,549 36,309,863
$285,432,412
$356,003,623 233,112,730 266,438,564 92,994,034 43,964,848 48,213,943 34,746,760 26,457,575 9,826,537 11,434,877
$1,123,193,491

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Olmstead Related Services

Olmstead Related Services
Total Funds Financial Summary

Use of Olmstead Funds
Comprehensive Support Waiver (COMP) and New Opportunities Waiver (NOW) - Adult Developmental Disabilities Community Residential Alternatives Community Living Supports Day Services/Community Access Subtotal:
Community Services - Adult Developmental Disabilities Community Access Personal Living (Support)/Residential Prevocational Supported Employment General Family Support Family Support Mobile Crisis and Respite Education and Training Behavioral Support Autism Direct Support & Training Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities Subtotal:
Mental Health Support Services for Adults Residential Services Supported Employment Psycho-Social Rehabilitation Assertive Community Treatment Peer Supports Core Services Mental Health Mobile Crisis Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) Adult Mental Health Case Expeditors Community Mental Health (Medicaid Rehab Option) Crisis Stabilization Community Support Teams Intensive Case Management Subtotal:
Coordinated Transportation - Adult Mental Health Coordinated Transportation Subtotal:
Adult Addictive Diseases Crisis Stabilization Programs Core Substance Abuse Treatment Services Residential Services Detoxification Services Social (Ambulatory) Detoxification Services TANF Residential Services TANF Outpatient Services TANF Transitional Housing Subtotal: Total - Health
TOTAL OLMSTEAD RELATED FUNDS

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

FY 2012 Expenses

FY 2013 Expenses

FY 2014 Budget

$191,228,739 73,293,478
124,661,448 $389,183,665

$211,336,825 73,333,947
145,996,054 $430,666,826

$198,315,548 76,091,754
159,371,932 $433,779,234

$5,901,414 6,269,878 8,245,955 4,988,000 3,379,807 1,867,170 5,198,149 144,000 54,905 1,268,147 2,238,748 2,210,179
$41,766,352
$25,764,791 3,489,964 3,110,634
10,375,993 4,647,582
51,921,350 1,742,231 446,938

$7,549,958 5,824,997 6,283,450 4,050,501 5,370,246 1,525,890
18,926,977 285,936 67,415
1,281,185 8,900,716 2,071,696 $62,138,967
$23,676,231 2,788,620 3,071,750
18,199,482 3,897,467
51,960,235 12,813,438
1,229,107

$13,290,103 8,462,432 5,987,460 4,746,240 9,446,244
22,289,223 293,422 95,550
1,319,638 2,230,585 2,821,777 $70,982,674
$24,122,512 2,843,399 3,071,750
17,940,000 3,897,509
51,960,233 12,813,438
3,377,806

34,212,292 35,681,481
481,423 1,833,853 $173,708,532
$10,532,416 $10,532,416
$14,661,662 23,123,440 12,885,150 3,709,474 500,000 16,144,687 2,223,600 799,700
$74,047,713 $2,083,245,108

37,986,681 38,962,561
592,875 1,778,677 $196,957,124
$11,209,721 $11,209,721
$14,173,070 22,951,651 12,506,199 2,804,582 1,926,931 9,816,400
353,202 $64,532,035 $2,279,232,583

41,120,425 57,087,088
878,184 5,008,840 $224,121,184
$10,500,000 $10,500,000
$14,173,070 22,951,651 12,747,366 4,490,348
10,084,800
577,200 $65,024,435 $2,354,977,578

$2,100,613,145 $2,309,440,602 $2,373,739,354

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Olmstead Related Services
Total Funds Financial Summary

Use of Olmstead Funds
SUMMARY BY AGENCY (Total Funds) Department of Community Affairs Department of Community Health Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental
Disabilities Department of Human Services Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund2
Total

FY 2012 Expenses

FY 2013 Expenses

FY 2014 Budget

$17,368,037 1,242,155,440
689,238,678 150,778,279
1,072,711 $2,100,613,145

$30,208,019 1,365,856,978
765,504,673 146,711,322
1,159,610 $2,309,440,602

$18,761,776 1,408,625,903
804,407,527 140,677,029
1,267,119 $2,373,739,354

1) All other Medicaid benefit expenditures do not include inpatient hospital services. 2) Attached agency to the Department of Public Health. 3) Budget and expenditure data shown above is presented as submitted to the Office of Planning and Budget by state agencies.

The U.S. Supreme Court decision, Olmstead v. L.C (1999) declared that unnecessary segregation of individuals in institutions might constitute discrimination based on disability and be a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The decision affects qualified individuals with a physical, mental, or age-related disability who are receiving state-supported long-term care in a state hospital or nursing home that could also benefit from community placement and are not opposed to the move. It also affects people with disabilities who need state-supported community-based services to avoid going to state hospitals or nursing homes. Since the Olmstead decision, Georgia has taken steps to comply with the ruling by making more community services available and accessible to Georgians with disabilities.

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Georgia Tax Expenditure Report

Georgia Tax Expenditure Report
Georgia Tax Expenditure Report
Summary Review
Preparation of a tax expenditure report is required by Title 45, Chapter 12, Article 4 of the Official Code of Georgia. The Fiscal Research Center of the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University has prepared this report. Its purpose is to list all tax expenditures and their value.
Date Sources and Reliability of Estimates
To the extent possible, data from the Georgia Department of Revenue is used to estimate the expenditures included in this report. When appropriate information was not available from the department, other sources, such as the United States Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis, or Bureau of Labor Statistics are used. Because of the time line in processing tax returns, the most recent data used from the Department of Revenue is 2011.
The reliability of estimates is categorized into three classes, A, B, and C. Class A estimates consist of data from U.S. statistical agencies or from the Georgia Department of Revenue. Estimates with a Class A status are typically those estimates that are based on Class A data. Class B estimates may come from a Class A source, such as the Economic Census, but may be available only from a national data set, or the data may refer to multiple activities. In these cases, the data is adjusted to meet the specific value of the activity in Georgia. This adjustment causes the estimate to be given Class B status, even though it is based on Class A data. Class C estimates are assumed to provide reasonable estimates based on the best data available. For some items, reliable information is unavailable and no expenditure estimate is provided.
In addition to state estimates, this report also attempts, if possible, to assess effects on local revenues. There are numerous state sales tax exemptions that have important consequences on local governments.
This is the fourth year in which the tax expenditure report has been produced. The report for FY 2014 provided estimates for FY 2012 to FY 2014. The current report provides estimates for FY 2013 to FY 2015. In most cases the estimates are consistent with the estimates established in the earlier reports. However, some estimates differ significantly from that presented in the earlier reports. This is primarily the result of new information being available and is noted as required.
Presentation of the Data
The report provides a detailed list of tax expenditures by each tax component. This includes the personal income tax, corporate income tax, corporate net worth tax, sales and use tax, insurance premium tax, motor fuel tax, alcohol beverage tax, cigar and cigarette excise tax, financial institutions special state occupation tax, special assessment of forest land conservation use property, and title fee for motor vehicles. For each type of expenditure item, a cost has been calculated for FY 2013, FY 2014, and FY 2015.
The full report includes a summary table of all expenditure items under each tax category. This is followed by an overview of each type of tax, followed by a detailed review of each specific exemption. Included in the review is the statutory basis of the exemption; the effective date of implementation, if known; estimated reliability class; and a description of the exemption. Also incorporated is a summary table that lists expenditure cost estimates for FY 2013, FY 2014, and FY 2015. An appendix includes a summary of expired/expiring tax expenditures, a table of sales and use tax expenditures by type, and distributional tables for selected state individual income tax deductions and exemptions.
A copy of the full report may be accessed on the web site of the Office of Planning and Budget at opb.georgia.gov.

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Summary of Programs for Zero Based Budgeting Review

Policy Area

Agency

Summary of Programs for Zero Based Budgeting Review

Program

The following programs were assessed during the fall budget process:

Educated Georgia
Early Care and Learning, Department of Regents, University System of Georgia Board Student Finance Commission, Georgia
Technical College System of Georgia
Healthy Georgia
Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Community Health, Department of
Human Services, Department of

Public Health, Department of

Veterans Service, Department of

Safe Georgia

Corrections, Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Pardons and Parole, State Board of Public Safety, Department of

Nutrition Public Libraries Research Consortium Accel HOPE Administration Low Interest Loans Adult Literacy
Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Mercer School of Medicine Grant Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant Healthcare Facility Regulation Child Support Services Family Violence Services Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation Program Emergency Preparedness/Trauma System Improvement Epidemiology Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Augusta Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Milledgeville
Health Secure Detention (RYDCs) Clemency Decisions Firefighter Standards and Training Council

Responsible and Efficient Government
Administrative Services, Department of Governor, Office of the
Labor, Department of
Public Defender Standards Council, Georgia Public Service Commission Revenue, Department of
Growing Georgia
Economic Development, Department of Forestry Commission, Georgia Natural Resources, Department of Soil and Water Conservation Commission, State
Mobile Georgia
Transportation, Department of

Office of State Administrative Hearings Child Advocate, Office of the Children and Families, Governor's Office for Equal Opportunity, Commission on Department of Labor Administration Unemployment Insurance Public Defenders Facility Protection Customer Service Forestland Protection Grants
Small and Minority Business Development Forest Protection Wildlife Resources Commission Administration Conservation of Agricultural Water Supplies Conservation of Soil and Water Resources U.S.D.A Flood Control Watershed Structures
Construction Administration

The purpose of the Zero Based Budgeting review is to assess a program against its statutory responsibilities, purpose, cost to provide services, and outcomes achieved. Approximately one-tenth of programs are examined each year, including a thorough evaluation of the activities and services provided by the program, the performance measures demonstrating program outcomes and effectiveness, and program spending trends.

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Department Summaries

Department Summaries

blank

Legislative

Georgia Senate

Georgia Senate
FY 2015 Program Budgets

Georgia Senate
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2014 Current Budget
$10,325,104
$10,325,104 $10,325,104

Changes $0 $0 $0

FY 2015 Recommendation
$10,325,104
$10,325,104 $10,325,104

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.

The budget request for the Georgia Senate is included in the Governor's recommendation as submitted for FY 2015.

Lieutenant Governor's Office Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Secretary of the Senate's Office Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Senate Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Senate Budget and Evaluation Office Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide budget development and evaluation expertise to the
State Senate.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Georgia Senate
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2012 Expenditures
$1,071,083
972,682
6,609,065
869,716

FY 2013 Expenditures
$1,069,864
1,042,527
6,365,928
906,198

FY 2014 Current Budget
$1,206,170
1,120,995
6,988,331
1,009,608

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$1,206,170

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$1,206,170

1,120,995

1,120,995

6,988,331

6,988,331

1,009,608

1,009,608

$9,522,546 $9,522,546

$9,384,517 $9,384,517

$10,325,104 $10,325,104

$10,325,104 $10,325,104

$10,325,104 $10,325,104

214,205 $214,205 9,308,341 $9,308,341

158,004 $158,004 9,226,513 $9,226,513

0 $0 10,325,104 $10,325,104

0 $0 10,325,104 $10,325,104

0 $0 10,325,104 $10,325,104

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Georgia Senate

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Lieutenant Governor's Office State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Secretary of the Senate's Office State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Senate State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Senate Budget and Evaluation Office State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

Georgia Senate
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2014 Current Budget
$10,325,104 $10,325,104 $10,325,104
FY 2014 Current Budget
$1,206,170 $1,206,170
$1,120,995 $1,120,995
$6,988,331 $6,988,331
$1,009,608 $1,009,608

Changes $0 $0 $0

FY 2015 Recommendation
$10,325,104
$10,325,104 $10,325,104

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$1,206,170

$0

$1,206,170

$0

$1,120,995

$0

$1,120,995

$0

$6,988,331

$0

$6,988,331

$0

$1,009,608

$0

$1,009,608

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Georgia House of Representatives
FY 2015 Program Budgets

Georgia House of Representatives
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2014 Current Budget
$18,416,477
$18,416,477 $18,416,477

Changes $0 $0 $0

FY 2015 Recommendation
$18,416,477
$18,416,477 $18,416,477

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.

The budget request for the Georgia House of Representatives is included in the Governor's recommendation as submitted for FY 2015.

House of Representatives Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Georgia House of Representatives

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

Georgia House of Representatives
Department Financial Summary

FY 2012 Expenditures
$16,628,856
$16,628,856
$16,628,856

FY 2013 Expenditures
$16,301,939
$16,301,939
$16,301,939

FY 2014 Current Budget
$18,416,477
$18,416,477
$18,416,477

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$18,416,477

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$18,416,477

$18,416,477

$18,416,477

$18,416,477

$18,416,477

342,266 $342,266 16,286,590 $16,286,590

444,463 $444,463 15,857,476 $15,857,476

0 $0 18,416,477 $18,416,477

0 $0 18,416,477 $18,416,477

0 $0 18,416,477 $18,416,477

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Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
House of Representatives State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

Georgia House of Representatives
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2014 Current Budget
$18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477
FY 2014 Current Budget
$18,416,477 $18,416,477

Changes $0 $0 $0

FY 2015 Recommendation
$18,416,477
$18,416,477 $18,416,477

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$18,416,477

$0

$18,416,477

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General Assembly

General Assembly
FY 2015 Program Budgets

General Assembly
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2014 Current Budget
$9,885,673
$9,885,673 $9,885,673

Changes $0 $0 $0

FY 2015 Recommendation
$9,885,673
$9,885,673 $9,885,673

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.

The budget request for the General Assembly is included in the Governor's recommendation as submitted for FY 2015.

Ancillary Activities Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government.

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Legislative Fiscal Office Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to act as the bookkeeper-comptroller for the legislative branch
of government and maintain an account of legislative expenditures and commitments.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Office of Legislative Counsel Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for
members of the General Assembly.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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

General Assembly
Department Financial Summary

FY 2012 Expenditures
$4,733,109
2,120,167
2,777,177
$9,630,453
$9,630,453

FY 2013 Expenditures
$3,311,282
2,056,209
2,672,737
$8,040,228
$8,040,228

FY 2014 Current Budget
$4,637,002
2,296,176
2,952,495
$9,885,673
$9,885,673

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$4,637,002

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$4,637,002

2,296,176

2,296,176

2,952,495

2,952,495

$9,885,673

$9,885,673

$9,885,673

$9,885,673

297,988 $297,988 9,332,465 $9,332,465

45,754 $45,754 7,994,474 $7,994,474

0 $0 9,885,673 $9,885,673

0 $0 9,885,673 $9,885,673

0 $0 9,885,673 $9,885,673

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General Assembly

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Ancillary Activities State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Legislative Fiscal Office State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Office of Legislative Counsel State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

General Assembly
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2014 Current Budget
$9,885,673 $9,885,673 $9,885,673
FY 2014 Current Budget
$4,637,002 $4,637,002
$2,296,176 $2,296,176
$2,952,495 $2,952,495

Changes $0 $0 $0

FY 2015 Recommendation
$9,885,673
$9,885,673 $9,885,673

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$4,637,002

$0

$4,637,002

$0

$2,296,176

$0

$2,296,176

$0

$2,952,495

$0

$2,952,495

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Department of Audits and Accounts
FY 2015 Program Budgets

Department of Audits and Accounts
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2014 Current Budget
$30,606,325 $30,606,325
682,000 $682,000 $31,288,325

Changes $625,985 $625,985 (42,000) ($42,000) $583,985

FY 2015 Recommendation
$31,232,310 $31,232,310
640,000 $640,000 $31,872,310

The budget request for the Department of Audits and Accounts is included in the Governor's recommendation as submitted and subsequently amended by the Department of Audits and Accounts for FY 2015.

The Department of Audits and Accounts provides auditing and oversight activities of state operations and state funding. Specifically, the Department 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; (3) performance audits and program evaluations of state programs and activities; (4) financial and compliance audits of Medicaid providers; (5) statewide equalized adjusted property tax digest report; (6) fiscal notes and retirement certifications; and (7) maintains the Open Georgia website.

Audit and Assurance Services

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance services for State Agencies, Authorities, Commissions, Bureaus, and higher education systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the State of Georgia Single Audit Report, and the State of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct audits of public school systems in Georgia; to perform special examinations and investigations; to conduct performance audits and evaluations at the request of the General Assembly; to conduct reviews of audits reports conducted by other independent auditors of local governments and non-profit organizations contracting with the State; to audit Medicaid provider claims; and to provide state financial information online to promote transparency in government.

Recommended Change:

State General Funds 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Total Change

Other Changes
2. Eliminate other funds for audit services of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Total Funds: ($42,000)).

$521,300 $521,300
Yes

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Total Change

$45,700 $45,700

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Department of Audits and Accounts
FY 2015 Program Budgets

Immigration Enforcement Review Board

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse members of the Immigration Enforcement Review Board for expenses incurred in connection with the investigation and review of complaints alleging failure of public agencies or employees to properly adhere to federal and state laws related to the federal work authorization program E-Verify.

Recommended Change:

1. No change. Total Change

Legislative Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to analyze proposed legislation affecting state retirement
systems for fiscal impact and review actuarial investigations and to prepare fiscal notes upon request on other legislation having a significant impact on state revenues and/or expenditures. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Total Change

Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish an equalized adjusted property tax digest for each county and for the State as a whole for use in allocating state funds for public school systems and equalizing property tax digests for collection of the State 1/4 mill; to provide the Revenue Commissioner statistical data regarding county Tax Assessor compliance with requirements for both uniformity of assessment and level of assessment; and to establish the appropriate level of assessment for centrally assessed public utility companies.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Total Change

$0 $0
$2,885 $2,885
$56,100 $56,100

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Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Audit and Assurance Services Departmental Administration Immigration Enforcement
Review Board Legislative Services Statewide Equalized Adjusted
Property Tax Digest SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Department of Audits and Accounts
Department Financial Summary

FY 2012 Expenditures
$26,066,408
1,573,878
0

FY 2013 Expenditures
$25,945,587
1,623,755
0

FY 2014 Current Budget
$27,245,929
1,669,749
20,000

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$27,970,229

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$27,725,229

1,715,449

1,715,449

20,000

20,000

222,209 1,962,264

243,382 2,053,137

248,987 2,103,660

251,872 2,159,760

251,872 2,159,760

$29,824,759 $29,824,759

$29,865,861 $29,865,861

$31,288,325 $31,288,325

$32,117,310 $32,117,310

$31,872,310 $31,872,310

600,420 $600,420 29,224,339 $29,224,339

328,927 $328,927 29,536,934 $29,536,934

682,000 $682,000 30,606,325 $30,606,325

640,000 $640,000 31,477,310 $31,477,310

640,000 $640,000 31,232,310 $31,232,310

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Department of Audits and Accounts

Department of Audits and Accounts
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Audit and Assurance Services State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Departmental Administration State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Immigration Enforcement Review Board State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Legislative Services State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2014 Current Budget
$30,606,325 $30,606,325
682,000 $682,000 $31,288,325
FY 2014 Current Budget
$26,563,929 682,000
$27,245,929
$1,669,749 $1,669,749
$20,000 $20,000
$248,987 $248,987
$2,103,660 $2,103,660
Judicial

Changes $625,985 $625,985 (42,000) ($42,000) $583,985

FY 2015 Recommendation
$31,232,310 $31,232,310
640,000 $640,000 $31,872,310

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$521,300 (42,000) $479,300

$27,085,229 640,000
$27,725,229

$45,700 $45,700

$1,715,449 $1,715,449

$0

$20,000

$0

$20,000

$2,885 $2,885

$251,872 $251,872

$56,100 $56,100

$2,159,760 $2,159,760

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Court of Appeals
FY 2015 Program Budgets

Court of Appeals
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2014 Current Budget
$14,441,605 $14,441,605
150,000 $150,000 $14,591,605

Changes $713,983 $713,983 0 $0 $713,983

FY 2015 Recommendation
$15,155,588 $15,155,588
150,000 $150,000 $15,305,588

The budget request for the Court of Appeals is included in the Governor's recommendation as submitted for FY 2015.

Court of Appeals Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate and certiorari
jurisdiction pursuant to the Constitution of the State of Georgia, Art. VI, Section V, Para. III, in all cases not reserved to the Supreme Court of Georgia or conferred on other courts by law. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System and the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Increase funds for one documents clerk position.
3. Increase funds for two staff attorney positions.
4. Increase funds for computer charges.
Total Change

$292,312
52,159 354,724
14,788 $713,983

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Performance Measures
Court of Appeals 1. Appellate filings 2. Revenue from Appellate Court fees 3. Average caseload per judge for cases filed

Court of Appeals
Performance Measures

FY 2010 Actual

FY 2011 Actual

3,212 $419,840
268

3,312 $429,869
276

FY 2012 Actual
3,464 $439,921
289

FY 2013 Actual
3,335 $456,421
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Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Court of Appeals SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Court of Appeals
Department Financial Summary

FY 2012 Expenditures
$13,942,650
$13,942,650
$13,942,650

FY 2013 Expenditures
$14,363,894
$14,363,894
$14,363,894

FY 2014 Current Budget
$14,591,605
$14,591,605
$14,591,605

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$15,305,588

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$15,305,588

$15,305,588

$15,305,588

$15,305,588

$15,305,588

226,624 $226,624 13,716,026 $13,716,026

245,564 $245,564 14,118,330 $14,118,330

150,000 $150,000 14,441,605 $14,441,605

150,000 $150,000 15,155,588 $15,155,588

150,000 $150,000 15,155,588 $15,155,588

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Court of Appeals

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Court of Appeals State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

Court of Appeals
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2014 Current Budget
$14,441,605 $14,441,605
150,000 $150,000 $14,591,605
FY 2014 Current Budget
$14,441,605 150,000
$14,591,605

Changes $713,983 $713,983 0 $0 $713,983

FY 2015 Recommendation
$15,155,588 $15,155,588
150,000 $150,000 $15,305,588

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$713,983 0
$713,983

$15,155,588 150,000
$15,305,588

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Judicial Council
FY 2015 Program Budgets

Judicial Council
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2014 Current Budget
$12,322,112 $12,322,112
2,552,935 $2,552,935
1,144,998 $1,144,998 $16,020,045

Changes $1,754,029 $1,754,029 0 $0 0 $0 $1,754,029

FY 2015 Recommendation
$14,076,141 $14,076,141
2,552,935 $2,552,935
1,144,998 $1,144,998 $17,774,074

The budget request for the Judicial Council is included in the Governor's recommendation as submitted by the Council for FY 2015.

Accountability Courts

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI courts, juvenile drug courts, family dependency treatment courts, and mental health courts, as well as the Judicial Council Accountability Court Committee. No state funds shall be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and fees collected by such court.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds for one certification program officer position.

Total Change

$78,806 $78,806

Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the state's court-connected alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services by promoting the establishment of new ADR court programs, providing support to existing programs, establishing and enforcing qualifications and ethical standards, registering ADR professionals and volunteers, providing training, administering statewide grants, and collecting statistical data to monitor program effectiveness.

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide basic training and continuing education for Superior Court Judges, Juvenile Court Judges, State Court Judges, Probate Court Judges, Magistrate Court Judges, Municipal Court Judges, Superior Court Clerks, Juvenile Court Clerks, Municipal Court Clerks, and other court personnel.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds for one educational event coordinator position for the training of judges.

Total Change

$39,182 $39,182

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Judicial Council
FY 2015 Program Budgets

Judicial Council

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to support accountability courts and the Judicial Council Accountability Court Committee; to provide administrative support for the councils of the Magistrate Court Judges, the Municipal Court Judges, the Probate Court Judges, and the State Court Judges; to operate the Child Support E-Filing system, the Child Support Guidelines Commission, the Commission on Interpreters, the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council, the Georgia Commission on Family Violence, and the Children and Family Courts division; and to support the Committee on Justice for Children.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System.

2. Increase funds for one executive director position for the Council of Probate Court Judges.

3. Increase funds for operating expenses for regulatory oversight of misdemeanor probation providers.

4. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in real estate rentals.

5. Increase funds for a statewide civil e-filing portal for all courts.

6. Increase funds for a Family Law Information Center in the Pataula Circuit.

7. Increase funds for grants to local organizations for civil legal services to victims of domestic violence.

Total Change

Judicial Qualifications Commission

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate complaints filed against a judicial officer, impose and recommend disciplinary sanctions against any judicial officer, and when necessary, file formal charges against that officer and provide a formal trial or hearing. The purpose of this appropriation is also to produce formal and informal advisory opinions; provide training and guidance to judicial candidates regarding the Code of Judicial Conduct; and investigate allegations of unethical campaign practices.

Recommended Change:

1. No change. Total Change

Resource Center Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide direct representation to death penalty sentenced
inmates and to recruit and assist private attorneys to represent plaintiffs in habeas corpus proceedings. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

$410,508 111,363 66,320 6,329 208,000 61,019 772,502
$1,636,041
$0 $0
$0 $0

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Judicial Council
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Accountability Courts Georgia Office of Dispute
Resolution Institute of Continuing Judicial
Education Judicial Council Judicial Qualifications
Commission Resource Center SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2012 Expenditures
$2,265,849
235,486

FY 2013 Expenditures
$431,462
238,161

FY 2014 Current Budget
$353,015
172,890

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$431,821

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$431,821

172,890

172,890

1,233,718

1,380,921

1,174,992

1,214,174

1,214,174

12,934,971 439,244

12,729,049 409,504

13,000,644 518,504

14,636,685 518,504

14,636,685 518,504

738,140 $17,847,408 $17,847,408

800,000 $15,989,097 $15,989,097

800,000 $16,020,045 $16,020,045

800,000 $17,774,074 $17,774,074

800,000 $17,774,074 $17,774,074

2,567,153 1,591,833 $4,158,986 13,688,422 $13,688,422

2,016,464 1,793,521 $3,809,985 12,179,112 $12,179,112

2,552,935 1,144,998 $3,697,933 12,322,112 $12,322,112

2,552,935 1,144,998 $3,697,933 14,076,141 $14,076,141

2,552,935 1,144,998 $3,697,933 14,076,141 $14,076,141

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Judicial Council

Judicial Council
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Accountability Courts State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Institute of Continuing Judicial Education State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Judicial Council State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Judicial Qualifications Commission State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Resource Center State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2014 Current Budget
$12,322,112 $12,322,112
2,552,935 $2,552,935
1,144,998 $1,144,998 $16,020,045
FY 2014 Current Budget
$353,015 $353,015
$172,890 $172,890
$471,789 703,203
$1,174,992
$10,178,804 2,552,935 268,905
$13,000,644
$518,504 $518,504
$800,000 $800,000

Changes $1,754,029 $1,754,029 0 $0 0 $0 $1,754,029

FY 2015 Recommendation
$14,076,141 $14,076,141
2,552,935 $2,552,935
1,144,998 $1,144,998 $17,774,074

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$78,806 $78,806

$431,821 $431,821

$0

$172,890

$0

$172,890

$39,182 0
$39,182

$510,971 703,203
$1,214,174

$1,636,041 0 0
$1,636,041

$11,814,845 2,552,935 268,905
$14,636,685

$0

$518,504

$0

$518,504

$0

$800,000

$0

$800,000

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Juvenile Courts
FY 2015 Program Budgets

Juvenile Courts
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2014 Current Budget
$6,787,786 $6,787,786
447,456 $447,456 $7,235,242

Changes $231,063 $231,063 0 $0 $231,063

FY 2015 Recommendation
$7,018,849 $7,018,849
447,456 $447,456 $7,466,305

The budget request for the Juvenile Courts is included in the Governor's recommendation as submitted for FY 2015.

Council of Juvenile Court Judges
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to represent all the juvenile judges in Georgia. Jurisdiction in cases involving children includes delinquencies, status offenses, and deprivation.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court
judges salaries. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System.
2. Increase funds for Juvenile Judges' Grants to counties.
Total Change

$7,505 223,558 $231,063

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Juvenile Courts
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Council of Juvenile Court
Judges Grants to Counties for Juvenile
Court Judges SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2012 Expenditures
$2,338,597

FY 2013 Expenditures
$1,780,242

FY 2014 Current Budget
$1,930,847

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$1,930,847

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$1,930,847

5,257,017

5,191,776

5,304,395

5,535,458

5,535,458

$7,595,614 $7,595,614

$6,972,018 $6,972,018

$7,235,242 $7,235,242

$7,466,305 $7,466,305

$7,466,305 $7,466,305

909,204 $909,204 6,686,410 $6,686,410

329,880 $329,880 6,642,138 $6,642,138

447,456 $447,456 6,787,786 $6,787,786

447,456 $447,456 7,018,849 $7,018,849

447,456 $447,456 7,018,849 $7,018,849

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Juvenile Courts
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Council of Juvenile Court Judges State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2014 Current Budget
$6,787,786 $6,787,786
447,456 $447,456 $7,235,242
FY 2014 Current Budget
$1,483,391 447,456
$1,930,847
$5,304,395 $5,304,395

Changes $231,063 $231,063 0 $0 $231,063

FY 2015 Recommendation
$7,018,849 $7,018,849
447,456 $447,456 $7,466,305

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$1,483,391

0

447,456

$0

$1,930,847

$231,063 $231,063

$5,535,458 $5,535,458

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Prosecuting Attorneys

Prosecuting Attorneys
FY 2015 Program Budgets

Prosecuting Attorneys
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2014 Current Budget
$63,058,532 $63,058,532
1,802,127 $1,802,127 $64,860,659

Changes $4,210,444 $4,210,444 0 $0 $4,210,444

FY 2015 Recommendation
$67,268,976 $67,268,976
1,802,127 $1,802,127 $69,071,103

The budget request for the Prosecuting Attorneys is included in the Governor's recommendation as submitted by the Council for FY 2015.

Council of Superior Court Clerks Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist superior court clerks throughout the state in the
execution of their duties and to promote and assist in the training of superior court clerks.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

District Attorneys Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the District Attorney to represent the State of Georgia in the
trial and appeal of criminal cases in the Superior Court for the judicial circuit and delinquency cases in the juvenile courts per Ga. Const., Art. VI, Sec. VIII. Para I and OCGA 15-18. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for personal services to reflect promotional increases for experienced assistant district attorneys.
2. Increase funds for 35 additional assistant district attorneys.
3. Increase funds for two assistant district attorneys reflecting the increase of new judgeships in the Chattahoochee and Oconee Judicial Circuits provided in HB 451 (2013 Session).
4. Increase funds for travel and training for district attorneys.
Total Change

$867,160
2,746,864 104,522
369,713 $4,088,259

Prosecuting Attorney's Council Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for personal services to reflect promotional increases for experienced attorneys. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment for risk premiums.
Total Change

$25,342 96,843
$122,185

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Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2012 Expenditures
$187,455

FY 2013 Expenditures
$185,580

FY 2014 Current Budget
$185,580

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$185,580

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$185,580

68,845,652 5,830,577
$74,863,684 $74,863,684

70,081,709 6,480,035
$76,747,324 $76,747,324

58,755,008 5,920,071
$64,860,659 $64,860,659

62,843,267 6,042,256
$69,071,103 $69,071,103

62,843,267 6,042,256
$69,071,103 $69,071,103

270,685 1,266,322 14,893,870 $16,430,877 58,432,807 $58,432,807

1,563,292 0
15,046,090 $16,609,382
60,137,942 $60,137,942

0 0 1,802,127 $1,802,127 63,058,532 $63,058,532

0 0 1,802,127 $1,802,127 67,268,976 $67,268,976

0 0 1,802,127 $1,802,127 67,268,976 $67,268,976

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Prosecuting Attorneys

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Council of Superior Court Clerks State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
District Attorneys State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Prosecuting Attorney's Council State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

Prosecuting Attorneys
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2014 Current Budget
$63,058,532 $63,058,532
1,802,127 $1,802,127 $64,860,659
FY 2014 Current Budget
$185,580 $185,580
$56,952,881 1,802,127
$58,755,008
$5,920,071 $5,920,071

Changes $4,210,444 $4,210,444 0 $0 $4,210,444

FY 2015 Recommendation
$67,268,976 $67,268,976
1,802,127 $1,802,127 $69,071,103

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$185,580

$0

$185,580

$4,088,259 0
$4,088,259

$61,041,140 1,802,127
$62,843,267

$122,185 $122,185

$6,042,256 $6,042,256

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Superior Courts
FY 2015 Program Budgets

Superior Courts
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2014 Current Budget
$62,255,828
$62,255,828 $62,255,828

Changes $2,478,247 $2,478,247 $2,478,247

FY 2015 Recommendation
$64,734,075
$64,734,075 $64,734,075

The budget request for the Superior Courts is included in the Governor's recommendation as submitted by the Courts for Fiscal Year 2015.

Council of Superior Court Judges Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the operations of the Council of Superior Court Judges and is
to further the improvement of the Superior Court in the administration of justice through leadership, training, policy development and budgetary and fiscal administration. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.
3. Increase funds for personal services for a project coordinator position.
4. Increase funds for operating expenses.
Total Change

$25,111 7,112
88,215 12,914 $133,352

Judicial Administrative Districts Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regional administrative support to the judges of the
superior court. This support includes managing budgets, policy, procedure, and providing a liaison between local and state courts. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.
3. Increase funds for personal services eliminated in previous budget reductions.
4. Increase funds for operating expenses.
Total Change

$46,229 12,988 18,051
135,000 $212,268

Superior Court Judges

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to enable Georgia's Superior Courts to be the general jurisdiction trial court and exercise exclusive, constitutional authority over felony cases, divorce, equity and cases regarding title to land, provided that law clerks over the fifty provided by law are to be allocated back to the circuits by caseload ranks.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System.

2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

4. Increase funds for two new judgeships created in HB 451 (2013 Session) for the Chattahoochee and Oconee circuits.

$691,149 310,583 337,678 350,207

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Superior Courts
FY 2015 Program Budgets
5. Increase funds for personal services for two law clerk positions. 6. Increase funds for personal services for salary increases for secretaries. 7. Increase funds for personal services eliminated in previous budget reductions. 8. Eliminate one-time funds for operating expenses for new judgeships in Piedmont and Bell-Forsyth
circuits created in SB 356 (2012 Session). Total Change

122,472 212,480 168,558 (60,500)
$2,132,627

Superior Courts

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Superior Courts
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Council of Superior Court
Judges Judicial Administrative Districts Superior Court Judges SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2012 Expenditures
$1,235,226
2,318,598 56,505,452 $60,059,276 $60,059,276
135,018 $135,018 59,924,258 $59,924,258

FY 2013 Expenditures
$1,280,238

FY 2014 Current Budget
$1,317,131

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$1,450,483

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$1,450,483

2,424,065 57,530,851 $61,235,154 $61,235,154

2,383,335 58,555,362 $62,255,828 $62,255,828

2,595,603 60,687,989 $64,734,075 $64,734,075

2,595,603 60,687,989 $64,734,075 $64,734,075

141,447 $141,447 61,093,707 $61,093,707

0 $0 62,255,828 $62,255,828

0 $0 64,734,075 $64,734,075

0 $0 64,734,075 $64,734,075

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Superior Courts

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Council of Superior Court Judges State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Judicial Administrative Districts State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Superior Court Judges State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

Superior Courts
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2014 Current Budget
$62,255,828 $62,255,828 $62,255,828
FY 2014 Current Budget
$1,317,131 $1,317,131
$2,383,335 $2,383,335
$58,555,362 $58,555,362

Changes $2,478,247 $2,478,247 $2,478,247

FY 2015 Recommendation
$64,734,075
$64,734,075 $64,734,075

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$133,352 $133,352

$1,450,483 $1,450,483

$212,268 $212,268

$2,595,603 $2,595,603

$2,132,627 $2,132,627

$60,687,989 $60,687,989

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Supreme Court
FY 2015 Program Budgets

Supreme Court
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2014 Current Budget
$9,392,560 $9,392,560
1,859,823 $1,859,823 $11,252,383

Changes $683,733 $683,733 0 $0 $683,733

FY 2015 Recommendation
$10,076,293 $10,076,293
1,859,823 $1,859,823 $11,936,116

The budget request for the Supreme Court is included in the Governor's recommendation as submitted for FY 2015.

Supreme Court of Georgia

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Supreme Court of Georgia which exercises exclusive appellate jurisdiction in all cases involving: the construction of a treaty, the Constitution of the State of Georgia or of the United States, the constitutionality of a law, ordinance, or constitutional provision that has been drawn in question, and all cases of election contest per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. II. The purpose of this appropriation is also to support the Supreme Court of Georgia in its exercise of jurisdiction in cases per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. III and its administration of the Bar Exam and oversight of the Office of Reporter of Decisions.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds for personal services for one financial services position.

2. Increase funds for personal services for two staff attorney positions.

3. Increase funds for a one-time purchase of computer software.

4. Increase funds for dues for the National Center for State Courts.

5. Increase funds for contractual services for document destruction.

6. Increase funds for contractual services to reflect an adjustment in fees for legal research licensing.

Total Change

$64,156 256,626 306,785
27,414 27,408
1,344 $683,733

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Supreme Court

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

Supreme Court
Department Financial Summary

FY 2012 Expenditures
$10,791,362
$10,791,362
$10,791,362

FY 2013 Expenditures
$11,026,056
$11,026,056
$11,026,056

FY 2014 Current Budget
$11,252,383
$11,252,383
$11,252,383

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$11,923,219

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$11,936,116

$11,923,219

$11,936,116

$11,923,219

$11,936,116

1,990,688 $1,990,688
8,800,674 $8,800,674

1,957,836 $1,957,836
9,068,220 $9,068,220

1,859,823 $1,859,823
9,392,560 $9,392,560

1,859,823 $1,859,823 10,063,396 $10,063,396

1,859,823 $1,859,823 10,076,293 $10,076,293

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Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Supreme Court of Georgia State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

Supreme Court
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2014 Current Budget
$9,392,560 $9,392,560
1,859,823 $1,859,823 $11,252,383
FY 2014 Current Budget
$9,392,560 1,859,823
$11,252,383
Executive

Changes $683,733 $683,733 0 $0 $683,733

FY 2015 Recommendation
$10,076,293 $10,076,293
1,859,823 $1,859,823 $11,936,116

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$683,733 0
$683,733

$10,076,293 1,859,823
$11,936,116

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State Accounting Office

State Accounting Office
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The State Accounting Office prescribes statewide SRtoaltees,ARcecsopuonntsinibgilOitifefisc,eandOrganization accounting policies, procedures, and practices; prepares the state's annual audited financial statements, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), Budgetary Compliance Report (BCR), and other statewide financial information; manages the state's accounting, payroll, and human capital systems; develops processes and systems to improve accountability and enhance efficiency for disbursement of funds and management of accounts payable including the manner in which disbursements shall be made; develops systems to improve collection of accounts receivable.
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATION
The Executive Administration Division provides agency leadership, budgeting, vision, management accountability, accuracy, and program coordination in support of the agency. The division also promotes fiscal accountability in Georgia.
STATEWIDE ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING
The Statewide Accounting and Reporting Division provides statewide leadership with respect to financial reporting, accounting policy, business process improvement, and compliance with state and federal fiscal reporting requirements. The division prepares and distributes the CAFR, BCR, and other statewide regulatory reports.
In addition, the division provides oversight and guidance to state agencies relative to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), and maintains an internal

control framework for agency internal control assessments in order to more effectively manage risk and maintain accountability.
FINANCIAL SYSTEMS
The Financial Systems Division provides quality customer service and operates, supports, monitors, and continually improves the State's enterprise financial accounting, payroll, and human capital management systems (Enterprise Systems) which are available for use by all State organizations in Georgia. Enterprise system improvements are periodically required in response to legislative mandates or other external requirements, to enhance user efficiency, or to address the related business needs of the organizations regarding financial, payroll or human capital matters.
SHARED SERVICES
The Shared Services Division executes financial transactions for client agencies while skillfully balancing efficiency and customer service to add value through lower cost and improved effectiveness. The Shared Services activities include establishing and linking account structures to support financial information needs, processing payroll and financial transactions for multiple client agencies, reporting of financial information to agency management and meeting statewide financial information reporting requirements. In addition, the division supports the implementation and deployment of the Statewide Travel

Attached for Administrative Purposes Only
Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission

State Accounting Officer

Deputy Director
Statewide Accounting and Reporting

Shared Services

Executive Administration

Financial Systems

Statewide Accounting

Financial Reporting

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State Accounting Office
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

Consolidation Program, which serves to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the State's travel services activities.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
The Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission protects the integrity of the democratic

process, and ensures fair elections with the public disclosure of campaign financing and significant private interests of public officers and candidates for public office.
AUTHORITY
Title 50-5B Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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State Accounting Office

FY 2015 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

State Accounting Office
FY 2015 Program Budgets
FY 2014 Current Budget
$4,951,149 $4,951,149 16,412,502 $16,412,502 $21,363,651

Changes $142,612 $142,612 729,867 $729,867 $872,479

FY 2015 Recommendation
$5,093,761 $5,093,761 17,142,369 $17,142,369 $22,236,130

State Accounting Office

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to prescribe statewide accounting policies, procedures and practices, to provide financial management leadership to state agencies, to prepare and provide annual financial statements, and other statutory or regulatory reports, to develop and maintain the state's financial and human capital management systems, and to improve the accountability and efficiency of various financial and operational processes.

Recommended Change:

State General Funds 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Total Change

Other Changes 3. Increase billings for TeamWorks Financials to reflect statewide adjustments (Total Funds: $729,867).

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the integrity of the democratic process and ensure
compliance by candidates, public officials, non-candidate campaign committees, lobbyists and vendors with Georgia's Campaign and Financial Disclosure requirements. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change

$89,546 27,540
$117,086 Yes
$18,694 6,832
$25,526

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State Accounting Office
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
State Accounting Office 1. Days from prior fiscal year end to publish the
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 2. Days from prior fiscal year end to publish the
Budgetary Compliance Report 3. Percentage of Financials issues responded to,
diagnosed and resolved within Service Level Agreement parameters 4. Percentage of Human Capital Management issues responded to, diagnosed and resolved within Service Level Agreement parameters

FY 2010 Actual
183 153 98.0%
94.0%

FY 2011 Actual
190 167 89.4%
98.5%

FY 2012 Actual
183 141 98.6%
98.2%

FY 2013 Actual
181 151 99.9%
99.8%

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State Accounting Office

State Accounting Office
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources State Accounting Office SUBTOTAL (Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Georgia Government
Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES) Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2012 Expenditures
$21,734,642 $21,734,642
0
$0 $21,734,642
17,990,883 $17,990,883
3,743,759 $3,743,759

FY 2013 Expenditures
$24,375,887
$24,375,887

FY 2014 Current Budget
$20,038,915
$20,038,915

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$20,038,915

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$20,885,868

$20,038,915

$20,885,868

0
$0 $24,375,887
20,659,688 $20,659,688
3,716,199 $3,716,199

1,324,736
$1,324,736 $21,363,651
16,412,502 $16,412,502
4,951,149 $4,951,149

1,324,736
$1,324,736 $21,363,651
16,412,502 $16,412,502
4,951,149 $4,951,149

1,350,262
$1,350,262 $22,236,130
17,142,369 $17,142,369
5,093,761 $5,093,761

The Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission was transferred from Secretary of State by Executive Order on July 1, 2013. Prior year expenditure information for the Commission is reflected under the Secretary of State.

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State Accounting Office
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
State Accounting Office State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance
Commission State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2014 Current Budget
$4,951,149 $4,951,149 16,412,502 $16,412,502 $21,363,651
FY 2014 Current Budget
$3,626,413 16,412,502 $20,038,915
$1,324,736 $1,324,736

Changes $142,612 $142,612 729,867 $729,867 $872,479

FY 2015 Recommendation
$5,093,761 $5,093,761 17,142,369 $17,142,369 $22,236,130

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$117,086 729,867
$846,953

$3,743,499 17,142,369 $20,885,868

$25,526 $25,526

$1,350,262 $1,350,262

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Department of Administrative Services

Department of Administrative Services
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibAidlimtieins,isatnradtiOvergSaenrivziacteiosn provides business solutions for state and local governments. DOAS' product and service offerings encompass a broad spectrum that includes purchasing, risk management, enterprise human resources, fleet support services, and surplus property.
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
State Purchasing is responsible for procuring a wide range of commodities and services for state government. Purchasing negotiates statewide contracts for the benefit of state and local governments and offers technical assistance in conducting and assessing competitive bids. Purchasing provides cost reduction through aggregation of purchasing demand, competitive procurement, efficient purchasing systems, standards, specifications, and practices. Other support includes convenience of purchasing with the State Cards program and on-line shopping experience, training on best practices, and compliance reviews.
Risk Management directs the State's internal workers' compensation, liability, property, and unemployment insurance programs and also manages the Georgia State Indemnification programs for public officers and educators. Risk Management oversees the claims administration

process and assists state entities in identifying unique loss exposures and 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.
Human Resources Administration provides expertise in personnel policy and practices to help agencies attract, develop, and retain a high performing workforce. Core consulting services cover compensation practices, policy compliance with State Personnel Board rules and employment laws, regulations, performance management efforts, and administration of the Flexible Benefits Program.
The Office of Fleet Management, in conjunction with the Office of Planning and Budget, regulates the motor vehicle fleet management functions to ensure efficient and costeffective fleet operations and to minimize the costs associated with vehicle ownership. The Office of Fleet Management provides guidance on vehicle purchases, assignment, usage, maintenance, operation, and disposal.
Surplus Property is responsible for the identification and disposition of state and federal surplus 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. Surplus Property also provides assistance to local governments with the disposition of property.

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Department of Administrative Services
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

ATTACHED AGENCIES
The Office of the State Treasurer manages, invests and disburses state revenues and local deposits while preserving the state's capital and the public trust.
The Certificate of Need Appeal Panel consists of independent hearing officers appointed by the Governor to review the Department of Community Health's initial decisions to grant or deny a Certificate of Need.
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.
The Georgia Aviation Authority provides aviation support to state government in an efficient and effective manner.
AUTHORITY
Title 15-5, 15-18, 15-19, 17-2, 17-12, 20-2, 20-3, 31-6, 459, 50-5, 50-13, 50-15, 50-16, 50-19, 50-21 Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Administrative Services

Department of Administrative Services
FY 2015 Program Budgets

FY 2015 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2014 Current Budget
$4,890,092 $4,890,092 194,725,060 $194,725,060 $199,615,152

Changes $114,021 $114,021 193,260 $193,260 $307,281

FY 2015 Recommendation
$5,004,113 $5,004,113 194,918,320 $194,918,320 $199,922,433

Compensation Per General Assembly Resolutions
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to purchase annuities and other products for wrongfully convicted inmates when directed by the General Assembly upon passage of the required House Resolution.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Fleet Management

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Human Resources Administration

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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FY 2015 Program Budgets

Risk Management

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

Other Changes

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to the General Liability Trust Fund premium (Total Funds:

Yes

$5,500,000).

2. Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund premium (Total

Yes

Funds: ($5,500,000)).

State Purchasing

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to publicize government contract opportunities on the Georgia Procurement Registry; to maintain a comprehensive listing of all agency contracts; to manage bids, Requests For Proposals, and Requests For Quotes; to provide and oversee Purchasing Cards; to conduct reverse auctions for non-construction goods and services valued above $100,000; to leverage the state's purchasing power in obtaining contracts; to train vendors seeking contract opportunities; and to certify Small and/or Minority Business Vendors.

Recommended Change:

Other Changes

1. The Department is authorized to retain only $10,912,634 for Purchasing and $2,125,974 for

Yes

Departmental Administration, and shall provide a payment of at least $1,006,740 to the Office of the

State Treasurer. All additional funds collected by the program shall be remitted to the Office of the

State Treasurer by the end of the fiscal year.

Surplus Property
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce cost through maximization of the useful life of stateowned equipment and redistribution of property to state and local governments, qualifying nonprofits, and to the public through auction.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Certificate of Need Appeal Panel Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to review decisions made by the Department of Community
Health on Certificate of Need applications.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Department of Administrative Services

Department of Administrative Services
FY 2015 Program Budgets

Office of State Administrative Hearings

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent forum for the impartial and timely resolution of disputes between the public and state agencies, and to create and provide necessary funding for an independent trial court with concurrent jurisdiction with the superior courts of Georgia which will address tax disputes involving the Department of Revenue.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Increase funds for the Georgia Tax Tribunal for operating expenses.

Total Change

Office of the State Treasurer

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies for state agencies; assist agencies with bank services and accounts; monitor agency deposits and disbursement patterns; to invest funds for state and local entities; to track warrants, fund agency allotments, and pay state debt service; and to manage state revenue collections; and to manage the Path2College 529 Plan.

Recommended Change:

1. No change. Total Change

Payments to Georgia Aviation Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide oversight and efficient operation of state aircraft and
aviation operations to ensure the safety of state air travelers and aviation property. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change

$52,622 19,547 36,918
$109,087
$0 $0
$3,142 1,792
$4,934

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Department of Administrative Services
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Fleet Management 1. Number of active vehicles in the State's fleet
(excluding Community Service Boards) 2. Proportion of active state vehicles enrolled in
the motor vehicle maintenance program
Human Resources Administration 1. Number of active, benefit-eligible, executive
branch, state employees in the Enterprise Resource Planning system 2. Proportion of eligible state employees enrolled in an employee-paid Flexible Benefit offering 3. Proportion of positive evaluations for customer service on the vendor supporting employee-paid Flexible Benefit offerings
Risk Management 1. Ratio of Risk Trust Fund revenues to expenses
2. Amount of cost avoidance from the settlement of Workers' Compensation claims
State Purchasing 1. Amount of state entity spend through the
Purchasing Card program 2. Proportion of state entity Chief Procurement
Officers that are certified purchasers 3. Estimated amount of benefits from recently
completed new or renewal Statewide Contracts
Surplus Property 1. Amount of sales in the State Surplus Property
program 2. Proportion of State Surplus Property
transactions that are redistributions from one state entity to another 3. Amount of funds returned to state entities from sales in the State Surplus Property program
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Certificate of Need Appeal Panel 1. Number of Certificate of Need appeals filed
2. Number of Certificate of Need hearings held
Office of State Administrative Hearings 1. Number of cases closed
2. Number of cases per judge
3. Average cost per case
Office of the State Treasurer 1. Number of transactions in the statewide
merchant card contract 2. The return on the state general obligation
bond portfolio will exceed the return on GaFund 1

FY 2010 Actual
18,454 29.8%

FY 2011 Actual
19,244 30.1%

FY 2012 Actual
19,289 30.0%

75,200 98.0% 76.0%

72,929 93.0% 87.5%

70,324 92.0% 92.0%

N/A $13,500,000

96.0% $33,200,000

95.3% $10,300,000

N/A

$216,400,000

$214,600,000

N/A

52.0%

64.3%

N/A

N/A

$28,900,000

$843,515 8.9% N/A

$1,283,581 8.4%
$1,169,043

$3,710,781 9.5%
$1,836,491

7 3
27,234 2,269
$144.00
2,876,312 1.99

22 4
36,645 1,106
$105.00
4,323,290 0.85

8 6
40,048 3,337
$97.60
4,987,972 0.51

FY 2013 Actual
19,584 41.2%
68,696 90.4% 95.0%
95.6% $21,900,000
$199,600,000 69.9%
$16,700,000
$7,176,431 9.3%
$5,549,305
12 2
45,565 3,797
$85.00 5,256,926
0.34

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Department of Administrative Services

Department of Administrative Services
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Compensation Per General
Assembly Resolutions Departmental Administration
Fleet Management
Human Resources Administration
Mail and Courier
Risk Management
State Purchasing
Surplus Property
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Certificate of Need Appeal
Panel Office of State Administrative
Hearings Office of the State Treasurer
Payments to Georgia Aviation Authority
SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)
Total Funds
Less: Other Funds
Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2012 Expenditures
$0
3,498,148 891,020
13,473,131
54,003 160,172,085
15,739,822 1,094,973
$194,923,182
38,130
3,916,329
3,512,581 5,409,730
$12,876,770
$207,799,952
200,953,574 1,765
$200,955,339 6,844,613
$6,844,613

FY 2013 Expenditures
$7,500

FY 2014 Current Budget
$0

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$0

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$0

4,831,107 901,315
10,358,972

5,729,732 1,020,141 8,654,485

5,729,732 1,020,141 8,654,485

5,729,732 1,020,141 8,654,485

0 175,357,036
12,865,099 1,572,630
$205,893,659

0 162,735,205
10,719,374 1,460,421
$190,319,358

0 162,735,205
10,719,374 1,460,421
$190,319,358

0 162,735,205
10,912,634 1,460,421
$190,512,618

35,605 4,490,737 3,423,931 1,111,905 $9,062,178 $214,955,837

39,506 4,191,465 4,104,897
959,926 $9,295,794 $199,615,152

39,506 4,191,465 4,104,897
959,926 $9,295,794 $199,615,152

211,426,322 4,175
$211,430,497 3,525,340
$3,525,340

194,725,060 0
$194,725,060 4,890,092
$4,890,092

194,725,060 0
$194,725,060 4,890,092
$4,890,092

39,506 4,300,552 4,104,897
964,860 $9,409,815 $199,922,433
194,918,320 0
$194,918,320 5,004,113
$5,004,113

Expenditure information shown for the Human Resources Administration program for 2012 reflects expenditures for the State Personnel Administration prior to its consolidation with the Department of Administrative Services pursuant to HB 642 (2012 Session).

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Department of Administrative Services
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Departmental Administration Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Fleet Management Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Human Resources Administration Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Risk Management State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
State Purchasing Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Surplus Property Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Certificate of Need Appeal Panel
State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Office of State Administrative Hearings State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Office of the State Treasurer Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Payments to Georgia Aviation Authority State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2014 Current Budget
$4,890,092 $4,890,092 194,725,060 $194,725,060 $199,615,152
FY 2014 Current Budget
$5,729,732 $5,729,732
$1,020,141 $1,020,141
$8,654,485 $8,654,485
$1,000,000 161,735,205 $162,735,205
$10,719,374 $10,719,374
$1,460,421 $1,460,421
$39,506 $39,506
$2,890,660 1,300,805
$4,191,465
$4,104,897 $4,104,897
$959,926 $959,926

Changes $114,021 $114,021 193,260 $193,260 $307,281

FY 2015 Recommendation
$5,004,113 $5,004,113 194,918,320 $194,918,320 $199,922,433

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$5,729,732

$0

$5,729,732

$0

$1,020,141

$0

$1,020,141

$0

$8,654,485

$0

$8,654,485

$0

$1,000,000

0

161,735,205

$0

$162,735,205

$193,260 $193,260

$10,912,634 $10,912,634

$0

$1,460,421

$0

$1,460,421

$0 $0
$109,087 0
$109,087
$0 $0
$4,934 $4,934

$39,506 $39,506
$2,999,747 1,300,805
$4,300,552
$4,104,897 $4,104,897
$964,860 $964,860

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Department of Agriculture

Department of Agriculture
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Georgia Department of Agriculture administers a DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibAiglirtiiceus,ltaunredOrganization variety of programs which all share the goals of maintaining the state's viable farm industry and protecting the consuming public. These multifaceted programs affect all Georgians as well as countless others throughout the United States and the world, wherever Georgia agribusiness products are consumed.
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, organic agriculture, 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 those commodities reaching the consumer meet minimum standards and are correctly labeled.
ANIMAL INDUSTRY DIVISION
Animal agriculture is the largest sector of agriculture, contributing over $5.76 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 Animal Industry Division consists of veterinarians, field inspectors, program managers and support staff, all working to ensure the continued protection of animal and public health, food safety, animal welfare and successful livestock production. The division is organized in

the sections of Animal Health, Equine Health, Animal Protection, Livestock Poultry Field Forces, Meat Inspection, and Livestock and Poultry Market News. The Animal Industry Division is responsible for monitoring, detecting and controlling animal diseases that can have a significant impact on the agricultural economy and can be contagious to both animals and people.
The Meat Inspection Section of the Animal Industry Division is responsible for the licensing of 168 facilities in Georgia and protects consumers from food-borne diseases. 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.
FUEL AND MEASURE DIVISION
The primary function of the Fuel and Measures Section is to ensure equity in the market place by verifying the accuracy of weighing and measuring devices. The Fuel and Measures 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,

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Department of Agriculture
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

both of which ensure that Georgia's regulated consumer products meet required quality standards.
FOOD SAFETY DIVISION
The primary function of the Food Safety Division is to prevent the sale and distribution of adulterated or misbranded foods to consumers. This division administers state laws, rules and regulations for retail and wholesale grocery stores, retail seafood stores and places in the business of food processing and plants which are currently required to obtain a license from the Commissioner under any other provision of law. The retail food section conducts inspections of retail food stores, salvage food operations, mobile meat trucks, food storage warehouses, and rolling stores to ensure good manufacturing practices, proper sanitation, and product quality and accuracy. The dairy section enforces federally mandated programs of inspection, sampling of dairy farms and dairy processing plants and single service manufacturers and enforcement of dairy laws and the "Grade A" standard. The Processing Section is responsible for the inspection of wholesale bakeries, bottled water and flavored drink processors, seafood processors, wholesale fish dealers and sanitation in establishments where food is handled and manufactured.
The State/Federal Poultry and Egg Grading Service is provided through a Cooperative State Trust Fund Agreement between the Georgia Department of Agriculture and the United States Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Marketing Service.
MARKETING DIVISION
The Marketing Division promotes demand for and the sale of the state's agricultural commodities, insures prompt and complete payment for products, and insures safe storage of farmers' products. These efforts are supported by the Department's State Farmers Market's Network, Commodity Promotion Program Office, Business Development Office, Bonding and Warehouse Licensing, and the Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin publication. In addition, the Marketing division provides a number of specific marketing programs to benefit Georgia farmers including; the Georgia Grown logo, the Vidalia onion certification mark, and agritourism signage.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
ATHENS/TIFTON VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC LABS
The Athens and Tifton Veterinary Diagnostic Labs 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.
POULTRY VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC LABS
As the official state agency for the administration of the USDA's National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) attached to the Department of Agriculture, the Georgia Poultry Lab Network carries out the national plan and provides diagnostic and monitoring services for Georgia poultry industry and private poultry owners in the state. The labs' primary mission is to certify that flocks are free from certain devastating poultry diseases including avian influenza; this ensures that Georgia has the healthiest flocks possible and can continue to produce and export more poultry products annually than any other state. The labs are headquartered in Oakwood with nine regional labs spread throughout Georgia.
GEORGIA AGRICULTURAL EXPOSITION AUTHORITY
The Georgia Agriculture Exposition Authority promotes, develops, and serves agriculture and agriculture business interests in the state; produces and operates the Georgia National Fair; and encourages the agricultural accomplishments of Georgia's youth.
GEORGIA SEED DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Designated as the recipient of breeder seed from University of Georgia Agricultural Experiment Stations, the Georgia Seed Development Commission is the agency responsible for foundation plant material production in Georgia. The Seed Commission has an active seed production program for most row crops grown in the state including peanuts, soybeans, small grains, and also an active plant material program for crops such as blueberries, pecans and turf grasses.
GEORGIA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Georgia Development Authority is an insured farm loan program created in 1953 to help develop opportunities for Georgia Farmers.
AUTHORITY
Title 2, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Agriculture

FY 2015 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Department of Agriculture
FY 2015 Program Budgets

FY 2014 Current Budget
$40,140,382 $40,140,382
6,492,871 $6,492,871
636,171 $636,171 $47,269,424

Changes $3,758,290 $3,758,290 854,002 $854,002 1,284,623 $1,284,623 $5,896,915

FY 2015 Recommendation
$43,898,672 $43,898,672
7,346,873 $7,346,873
1,920,794 $1,920,794 $53,166,339

Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide payment to the Board of Regents for diagnostic
laboratory testing, for veterinary consultation and assistance, for disease surveillance, and for outreach to veterinarians, animal industries, and pet owners within the State of Georgia.
Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($11,436) and retiree health benefits ($10,932).
Total Change

$13,635 18,900 22,368
$54,903

Consumer Protection

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for public health and safety by monitoring, inspecting and regulating the cultivation, processing, and production of livestock, meat, poultry, and other food products; by inspecting establishments that sell food for offsite consumption, food warehouses, wholesale and mobile meat and seafood vendors, dairy farms, and food banks; by certifying organic products, shellfish, and bottled water; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the companion animal, bird, and equine industries (including reports of abuse by private owners); by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the plant and apiary industries including performing phytosanitary inspections; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the pesticide and wood treatment industries; and by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating animal feed, pet food, and grains. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure accurate commercial transactions by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating weights and measures and fuel sales.

Recommended Change:

State General Funds 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

4. Increase funds for personal services to reflect Food Safety Inspector salary adjustments ($388,702) and to fill eight vacancies ($336,134) (Total Funds: $1,068,978).
Total Change

Other Changes 5. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.

$414,615 157,962 18,024 724,836
$1,315,437
Yes

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Department of Agriculture
FY 2015 Program Budgets

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the
department. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Total Change

Marketing and Promotion

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage the state's farmers markets, to promote Georgia's agricultural products domestically and internationally, to administer relevant certification marks, to provide poultry and livestock commodity data, to administer surety bonds, to provide information to the public, and to publish the Market Bulletin.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

Total Change

Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to pay for operation of the Poultry Diagnostic Veterinary Labs,
which conduct disease diagnoses and monitoring. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

Soil and Water Conservation

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia by increasing the uniformity and efficiency of agricultural water irrigation systems, by providing grants to encourage the reduction of erosion and other non-point source pollution from agricultural lands, by providing technical assistance and teaching best management practices on erosion and sedimentation control to landowners and local governments, by certifying erosion and sedimentation control personnel and plans, by inspecting, maintaining, and providing assistance to the owners of USDA flood control structures, and by providing funds for planning and research on water management, erosion, and sedimentation control.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

4. Transfer funds and 28 positions from the Soil and Water Conservation Commission to consolidate operations with the Department of Agriculture (Total Funds: $3,906,105).
Total Change

$73,835 30,565 2,167
$106,567
$68,156 30,087 2,624
$100,867
$0 $0
$41,020 15,224 1,292
2,111,621 $2,169,157

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Department of Agriculture

Department of Agriculture
FY 2015 Program Budgets
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce the rates charged by the Georgia Agricultural
Exposition Authority for youth and livestock events. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Total Change

$11,359 $11,359

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Department of Agriculture
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Consumer Protection 1. Number of establishments inspected
2. Percentage of establishments out of compliance warranting follow-up inspection
3. Percentage of non-compliant establishments found to be compliant at follow-up inspection
4. Percentage of inspections completed
5. Percentage of companion animal establishments inspected for regulatory compliance
Marketing and Promotion 1. Total number of Georgia Grown participants
2. Percentage of total Farmers Market space leased to vendors
3. Number of farmers, retailers and wholesalers utilizing the Atlanta Farmers Market
Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs 1. Number of avian influenza tests provided to
poultry growers and hobbyists 2. Number of samples submitted to the poultry
lab network yearly for diagnostic testing 3. Total number of tests performed
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition
Authority 1. Number of visitors to the National Fair
2. Percentage of total expenditures funded through self-generated funds
3. Gross fair revenues
4. Utilization rate

FY 2010 Actual
149,503 8.0% N/A
61.4% 58.0%
213 97.0% 2,405
298,018 56,992
1,176,705
416,706 81.7%
$3,972,203 83.0%

FY 2011 Actual
143,345 13.0% N/A 60.4% 60.0%
238 97.0% 2,292
315,954 61,134
1,298,629
465,053 87.1%
$4,669,479 84.7%

FY 2012 Actual
141,485 12.0% 92.0% 75.8% 61.0%
150 97.0% 2,593
311,834 58,451
1,306,277
439,931 87.4%
$4,564,016 83.5%

FY 2013 Actual
74,325 11.9% 92.0% 99.0% 100.0%
232 97.0% 2,210
298,917 59,128
1,270,104
445,395 86.3%
$4,671,749 84.0%

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Department of Agriculture

Department of Agriculture
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Athens and Tifton Veterinary
Laboratories Consumer Protection
Departmental Administration
Marketing and Promotion
Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs
Soil and Water Conservation
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Payments to Georgia
Agricultural Exposition Authority SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES) Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds
Other Funds
SUBTOTAL
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2012 Expenditures
$2,810,149 32,707,723
6,435,852 7,689,802 2,763,298
0 $52,406,824
994,694
$994,694 $53,401,518
8,770,982 14,282,066 $23,053,048 30,348,470 $30,348,470

FY 2013 Expenditures
$2,830,387

FY 2014 Current Budget
$2,855,370

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$2,855,370

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$2,910,273

34,277,950 5,704,053 7,556,848 2,680,399

30,324,952 4,418,249 6,035,536 2,680,399

30,324,952 4,418,249 6,035,536 2,680,399

31,984,530 4,524,816 6,136,403 2,680,399

0 $53,049,637

0 $46,314,506

0 $46,314,506

3,963,641 $52,200,062

1,144,468
$1,144,468 $54,194,105
10,689,533 3,985,721
$14,675,254 39,518,851
$39,518,851

954,918
$954,918 $47,269,424
6,492,871 636,171
$7,129,042 40,140,382 $40,140,382

954,918
$954,918 $47,269,424
6,492,871 636,171
$7,129,042 40,140,382 $40,140,382

966,277
$966,277 $53,166,339
7,346,873 1,920,794 $9,267,667 43,898,672 $43,898,672

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Department of Agriculture
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Consumer Protection State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Departmental Administration State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Marketing and Promotion State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Soil and Water Conservation State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority
State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2014 Current Budget
$40,140,382 $40,140,382
6,492,871 $6,492,871
636,171 $636,171 $47,269,424
FY 2014 Current Budget
$2,855,370 $2,855,370
$23,607,081 6,492,871 225,000
$30,324,952
$4,418,249 $4,418,249
$5,624,365 411,171
$6,035,536
$2,680,399 $2,680,399
$0 0 0
$0
$954,918 $954,918

Changes $3,758,290 $3,758,290 854,002 $854,002 1,284,623 $1,284,623 $5,896,915

FY 2015 Recommendation
$43,898,672 $43,898,672
7,346,873 $7,346,873
1,920,794 $1,920,794 $53,166,339

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$54,903 $54,903

$2,910,273 $2,910,273

$1,315,437 344,141 0
$1,659,578

$24,922,518 6,837,012 225,000
$31,984,530

$106,567 $106,567

$4,524,816 $4,524,816

$100,867 0
$100,867

$5,725,232 411,171
$6,136,403

$0

$2,680,399

$0

$2,680,399

$2,169,157 509,861
1,284,623 $3,963,641

$2,169,157 509,861
1,284,623 $3,963,641

$11,359 $11,359

$966,277 $966,277

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Department of Banking and Finance

Department of Banking and Finance
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Department of Banking and Finance enforces and DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibBailnitkieins,gananddOFrignaanniczeation administers all state laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of state-chartered financial institutions in Georgia. The Department works to ensure the following banking conditions for Georgia customers:
Safe and sound operation of financial institutions; Public confidence in financial institutions; Protection for the interests of the depositors,
creditors, and shareholders of financial institutions; Service by financial institutions is 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 4 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; and, Protect and assist consumers.
SUPERVISION AND REGULATION
The Department has the authority to adopt rules and regulations regarding the operation of financial institutions, including the following:
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 state-chartered banks, credit unions, Georgia holding companies, international bank agencies, mortgage brokers and lenders, check cashers, check sellers, and money transmitters.
LICENSING AND REGISTRATION
Article 13 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated requires mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers, as well as loan originators, to be licensed or registered with the Department in order to transact business

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Department of Banking and Finance
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

in Georgia. 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 and 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, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Banking and Finance

Department of Banking and Finance
FY 2015 Program Budgets

FY 2015 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2014 Current Budget
$11,203,815
$11,203,815 $11,203,815

Changes $465,244 $465,244 $465,244

FY 2015 Recommendation
$11,669,059
$11,669,059 $11,669,059

Consumer Protection and Assistance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and legislative drafting support for the
Commissioner and staff. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change

$4,269 1,406
$5,675

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Total Change

$33,539 12,991
1,748 $48,278

Financial Institution Supervision

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to examine and regulate depository financial institutions, statechartered banks, trust companies, credit unions, bank holding companies, and international banking organizations; to track performance of financial service providers operating in Georgia, to monitor industry trends, respond to negative trends, and establish operating guidelines; and to collaborate with law enforcement, federal regulators, and other regulatory agencies on examination findings.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Increase funds for personal services for recruitment and retention of financial examiners.

Total Change

$127,043 48,817
184,501 $360,361

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Department of Banking and Finance
FY 2015 Program Budgets

Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent residential mortgage lending practices and money service businesses, protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and enforcing applicable laws and regulations, and provide efficient and flexible application, registrations, and notification procedures for non-depository financial institutions.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Total Change

$38,418 12,512
$50,930

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Department of Banking and Finance

Department of Banking and Finance
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Financial Institution Supervision 1. Average examination turnaround time for
bank and credit union examinations (calendar days) 2. Average report turnaround time for bank and credit union examinations (calendar days) 3. Number of examinations conducted of statechartered banks and credit unions 4. Percentage of problem banks that showed improvement at their next examination Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision 1. Mortgage Asset Research Institute Mortgage Fraud Index (target < 100)

FY 2010 Actual
123
106 194 0.0%
115

FY 2011 Actual
100
76 205 2.0%
66

FY 2012 Actual
73
55 200 7.0%
36

FY 2013 Actual
72
52 183 18.0%
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Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Consumer Protection and
Assistance Departmental Administration Financial Institution
Supervision Non-Depository Financial
Institution Supervision SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Department of Banking and Finance
Department Financial Summary

FY 2012 Expenditures
$200,160

FY 2013 Expenditures
$210,369

FY 2014 Current Budget
$222,101

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$225,101

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$227,776

1,905,126 7,038,280

1,937,879 6,878,791

1,999,605 7,048,996

1,996,605 7,048,996

2,047,883 7,409,357

1,805,718

1,799,218

1,933,113

1,933,113

1,984,043

$10,949,284 $10,949,284

$10,826,257 $10,826,257

$11,203,815 $11,203,815

$11,203,815 $11,203,815

$11,669,059 $11,669,059

$0 10,949,284 $10,949,284

$0 10,826,257 $10,826,257

$0 11,203,815 $11,203,815

$0 11,203,815 $11,203,815

$0 11,669,059 $11,669,059

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Department of Banking and Finance

Department of Banking and Finance
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Consumer Protection and Assistance State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Departmental Administration State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Financial Institution Supervision State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2014 Current Budget
$11,203,815 $11,203,815 $11,203,815
FY 2014 Current Budget
$222,101 $222,101
$1,999,605 $1,999,605
$7,048,996 $7,048,996
$1,933,113 $1,933,113

Changes $465,244 $465,244 $465,244

FY 2015 Recommendation
$11,669,059
$11,669,059 $11,669,059

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$5,675 $5,675

$227,776 $227,776

$48,278 $48,278

$2,047,883 $2,047,883

$360,361 $360,361

$7,409,357 $7,409,357

$50,930 $50,930

$1,984,043 $1,984,043

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Department DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibBeilihtiaevsi,oarnaldHOeragltahniaznadtioDnevelopmental Disabilities

of

Behavioral

Health

and

Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) provides treatment and

support services to people with mental illnesses and

addictive diseases, and support to people with

developmental disabilities. Services are provided across the

state through contracts with 25 community service boards,

boards of health, and various private providers, and through

state operated regional hospitals.

MENTAL HEALTH
The Division of Mental Health provides mental health services, including community and inpatient services, to children, adolescents, and adults at five state hospitals and through community partners, including Community Service Boards and other community providers

ADDICTIVE DISEASES
The Division of Addictive Diseases provides services to children, adolescents, and adults with substance abuse disorders and addictive disease issues, focusing on promoting and delivering effective, recovery-oriented services. Services are delivered through community based programs and residential settings. The division includes programs related to substance abuse treatment and prevention and DUI intervention.

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
The Developmental Disabilities division provides services to consumers with developmental disabilities, who have chronic conditions that developed before age 22 and limit their ability to function mentally and/or physically. Georgia's state-supported services are aimed at helping families to continue to care for a relative when possible, serving people who do not live with their families in a home setting, and promoting independence and selfdetermination.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities is the state planning council created by a federal mandate through the Developmental Disabilities Act and is charged with creating systems change for people with developmental disabilities and their families to increase independence, inclusion, integration, and productivity for people with disabilities.
The Sexual Offender Registration Review Board helps protect Georgia's citizens by determining the likelihood that a sexual offender will reoffend.
AUTHORITY
Titles 37; also referenced in 15-11, 16, 17-7-130, 17-7131, 17-18-1, 26, 31, 40, 42, 43, 45, 48, 49, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

Attached for Administrative Purposes Only Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities Sexual Offender Registration Review Board
Medical Director

Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Commissioner

Director of Advocacy

Assistant Commissioner for
Programs

General Counsel

Addictive Diseases

ADA Settlement

CRIPA Compliance

Community Mental Health

Forensic Services

Hospital Operations

Regional Operations

Chief of Staff

Assistant Commissioner of
Public Affairs

Assistant Commissioner for
Developmental Disabilities

Child and Family

Community Provider Services

Intake and Evaluation

Quality Assurance

Residential Services

Waiver Coordination

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
FY 2015 Program Budgets

FY 2015 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Community Mental Health Services Block Grant Medical Assistance Program Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant Social Services Block Grant Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2014 Current Budget
$945,720,771 10,255,138
$955,975,909 14,163,709 25,507,365 47,482,075 35,981,142 11,568,720 8,616,517
$143,319,528 56,275,078
$56,275,078 $1,155,570,515

Changes $15,168,365 0 $15,168,365 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 (6,330,069)
($6,330,069) $8,838,296

FY 2015 Recommendation
$960,889,136 10,255,138
$971,144,274 14,163,709 25,507,365 47,482,075 35,981,142 11,568,720 8,616,517
$143,319,528 49,945,009
$49,945,009 $1,164,408,811

Adult Addictive Diseases Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for
adults who abuse alcohol and other drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive gambling. Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change
Other Changes 3. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.

$180,853 415,784
$596,637
Yes

Adult Developmental Disabilities Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote independence of adults with significant
development disabilities through institutional care, community support and respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line.
Recommended Change:
State General Funds
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Increase funds for 75 additional slots for the New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Waiver (COMP) for the developmentally disabled to meet the requirements of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Settlement Agreement.
4. Annualize the cost of 250 FY 2014 NOW and COMP waiver slots for the developmentally disabled to meet the requirements of the DOJ Settlement Agreement.
5. Increase funds for developmental disabilities consumers in community settings to comply with the requirements of the DOJ Settlement Agreement (excludes waivers).

$1,777,154 572,819
1,620,512
6,906,153 1,872,000

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FY 2015 Program Budgets

6. Reduce funds for Rockdale Cares.
7. Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.84% to 66.69%. Total Change
Other Changes 8. Utilize enhanced federal participation rate for 175 additional NOW and COMP for the developmentally
disabled to meet the requirements of the DOJ Settlement Agreement.
Adult Forensic Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide psychological evaluations of defendants, mental
health screening and evaluations, inpatient mental health treatment, competency remediation, forensic evaluation services, and supportive housing for forensic consumers. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Transfer funds from the Direct Care Support Services program to properly align budget to expenditures. Total Change

(50,000) (4,807,810) $7,890,828
Yes
$1,169,780 528,754
7,400,000 $9,098,534

Adult Mental Health Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and
residential services to facilitate rehabilitation and recovery for adults with mental illnesses. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Increase funds for mental health consumers in community settings to comply with the requirements of the DOJ Settlement Agreement.
4. Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need.
5. Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the FMAP from 65.84% to 66.69%.
6. Transfer funds from the Adult Nursing Home Services program to properly align budget to expenditures.
7. Transfer funds from the Direct Care Support Services program to properly align budget to expenditures. Total Change

$1,578,851 1,579,464
24,083,910
1,250,000 (762,618) 7,976,686
3,944,626 $39,650,919

Adult Nursing Home Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing home services to Georgian's with
mental illness, mental retardation or developmental disabilities. Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Transfer funds to the Adult Mental Health Services program to properly align budget to expenditures.
Total Change
Other Changes 2. Reduce funds to reflect elimination of program activities (Total Funds: ($6,330,069)).

($7,976,686) ($7,976,686)
Yes

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
FY 2015 Program Budgets

Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services to children and adolescents for the safe
withdrawal from abused substances and promote a transition to productive living. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Total Change
Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, residential, support, and education
services to promote independence for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2014. Total Change
Child and Adolescent Forensic Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment and residential services to
children and adolescents clients referred by Georgia's criminal justice or corrections system. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2014. Total Change
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and
residential services to children and adolescents with mental illness. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2014. 3. Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.84%
to 66.69%. 4. Transfer funds to the Department of Community Health (DCH) for foster care and adoption assistance
members who will be served through a care management organization (CMO). Total Change

$5,781 $5,781
$9,934 10,820 $20,754
$33,688 13,443
$47,131
$108,136 35,290
(1,061,034) (24,819,209) ($25,736,817)

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
FY 2015 Program Budgets

Departmental Administration - Behavioral Health Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all mental health,
developmental disabilities and addictive diseases programs of the department. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2014. 3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Total Change
Direct Care Support Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2014. 3. Transfer funds to the Adult Forensic Services program to properly align budget to expenditures. 4. Transfer funds to the Adult Mental Health Services program to properly align budget to expenditures.
Total Change
Substance Abuse Prevention Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the health and well-being of children, youth,
families and communities through preventing the use and/or abuse of alcohol, tobacco and drugs. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2014. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and support for people with
developmental disabilities and their families. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

$303,699 172,581 (40,154)
$436,126
$1,722,479 740,882
(7,400,000) (3,944,626) ($8,881,265)
$383 193
$576
$0 $0

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
FY 2015 Program Budgets

Sexual Offender Review Board Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect Georgia's children by identifying convicted sexual
offenders that present the greatest risk of sexually reoffending. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change

$12,363 3,484
$15,847

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Adult Addictive Diseases Services 1. Number of clients served in community-based
detoxification and crisis services 2. Number of clients served in community-based
treatment and recovery services 3. Percentage of clients discharged from crisis or
detoxification programs who receive followup behavioral health services within 14 days
Adult Developmental Disabilities Services 1. Persons served in community-based adult
developmental disabilities services 2. Number of Georgia consumers on waiting list
for waivers as of June 30
Adult Forensic Services 1. Number of adult pretrial evaluations
completed for superior or state courts 2. Number of outpatient evaluations completed
Adult Mental Health Services 1. Number adult mental health consumers
served in state facilities 2. Percentage of adult mental health consumers
served in state facilities 3. Percentage of homeless individuals in adult
community mental health services who obtain stable housing while enrolled in services
Adult Nursing Home Services 1. Persons served in adult nursing home services
Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities
1. Persons served in community-based child and adolescent developmental disabilities programs
Child and Adolescent Forensic Services 1. Total number of evaluations completed on
juveniles in juvenile or superior court 2. Percentage of juvenile court evaluations
completed within 30 days of receipt of the court order
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services 1. Number of youth served by Psychiatric
Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) providers 2. Number of Mental Health Clubhouse
Recovery Support Service members 3. Number of youth served in community-based
services 4. Number of clients served in crisis service
activity 5. Percentage of youth with improved
functioning (change in CAFAS score from initial screening to most recent reported score)

FY 2010 Actual
7,297 N/A N/A
16,657 4,190
2,130 2,002 7,312 7.0%
N/A
162
2,427
1,174 43.0%
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

FY 2011 Actual
7,722 N/A
33.0%
17,453 5,972
2,070 1,982 6,331 5.0%
N/A
167
2,748
1,220 50.0%
758 N/A 31,548 1,414 N/A

FY 2012 Actual
7,522 24,062 32.0%
16,348 6,673
2,064 1,927 5,601 5.0% 35.0%
154
3,089
1,232 39.0%
622 N/A 28,998 1,541 48.5%

FY 2013 Actual
7,704 32,036 34.0%
15,734 6,773
2,143 2,028 5,143 5.0% 33.0%
138
4,238
1,225 34.0%
518 598 25,356 1,636 49.3%

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Performance Measures

Substance Abuse Prevention 1. Number of persons served in community-
based prevention programs
2. Percentage of persons served in communitybased prevention programs via an evidencebased program/strategy/policy
3. Percentage of adults 18-24 who report binge drinking in the past month
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Sexual Offender Review Board 1. Number of cases completed by each evaluator
each month
2. Number of sexual offender cases leveled/ completed
3. Average amount of time it takes to complete each case (in hours)

FY 2010 Actual
267,514 61.0%
18.1%
19 690 N/A

FY 2011 Actual
200,000 50.0%
16.6%
26 910
9

FY 2012 Actual
600,000 34.0%
N/A
40 1,427
6

FY 2013 Actual
575,000 10.0%
21.0%
27 964
3

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Adult Addictive Diseases
Services Adult Developmental
Disabilities Services Adult Forensic Services
Adult Mental Health Services
Adult Nursing Home Services
Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services
Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities
Child and Adolescent Forensic Services
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Departmental Administration Behavioral Health
Direct Care Support Services
Substance Abuse Prevention
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Georgia Council on
Developmental Disabilities Sexual Offender Review Board
SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)
Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds
Other Funds
SUBTOTAL
State General Funds
Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2012 Expenditures
$101,075,105
276,404,385
60,524,601 285,298,492
15,832,277 11,137,435
11,846,813
3,146,791
102,122,159
40,221,321
187,843,546 13,635,660
$1,109,088,585
2,210,179
784,136 $2,994,315
$1,112,082,900
175,248,126 88,018,766
$263,266,892 838,560,870 10,255,138
$848,816,008

FY 2013 Expenditures
$99,269,817

FY 2014 Current Budget
$88,368,046

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$88,368,046

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$88,964,683

301,695,363

337,234,176

352,350,462

345,125,004

78,068,799 305,668,431
16,276,617 10,092,456

79,631,880 323,407,186
14,306,755 11,385,800

85,031,880 353,069,169
14,306,755 11,385,800

88,730,414 363,058,105
0 11,391,581

12,268,824

12,010,856

12,010,856

12,031,610

4,906,675

5,146,102

5,146,102

5,193,233

106,133,733

87,962,872

87,962,872

62,226,055

44,074,455

48,484,843

48,484,843

48,920,969

159,475,678 16,706,613
$1,154,637,461

133,934,848 10,229,967
$1,152,103,331

128,534,848 10,229,967
$1,196,881,600

125,053,583 10,230,543
$1,160,925,780

2,071,696

2,821,777

2,821,777

596,045 $2,667,741

645,407 $3,467,184

645,407 $3,467,184

$1,157,305,202 $1,155,570,515 $1,200,348,784

2,821,777 661,254
$3,483,031 $1,164,408,811

166,463,513 86,334,255
$252,797,768 894,252,296 10,255,138
$904,507,434

143,319,528 56,275,078
$199,594,606 945,720,771 10,255,138
$955,975,909

143,319,528 46,865,526
$190,185,054 999,908,592 10,255,138
$1,010,163,730

143,319,528 49,945,009
$193,264,537 960,889,136 10,255,138
$971,144,274

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Community Mental Health Services Block Grant Medical Assistance Program Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant Social Services Block Grant Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Adult Addictive Diseases Services State General Funds Medical Assistance Program Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant Social Services Block Grant Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Adult Developmental Disabilities Services State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Medical Assistance Program Social Services Block Grant Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Adult Forensic Services State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Adult Mental Health Services State General Funds Community Mental Health Services Block Grant Medical Assistance Program Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Adult Nursing Home Services State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services State General Funds

FY 2014 Current Budget
$945,720,771 10,255,138
$955,975,909 14,163,709 25,507,365 47,482,075 35,981,142 11,568,720 8,616,517
$143,319,528 56,275,078
$56,275,078 $1,155,570,515
FY 2014 Current Budget
$44,056,612 200,000
29,607,511 2,500,000
11,568,720 435,203
$88,368,046
$261,567,059 10,255,138 12,336,582 26,144,171 26,931,226
$337,234,176
$79,605,380 26,500
$79,631,880
$306,451,600 6,726,178 2,070,420 5,938,893 2,220,095
$323,407,186
$7,976,686 6,330,069
$14,306,755
$3,271,577

Changes $15,168,365 0 $15,168,365 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 (6,330,069)
($6,330,069) $8,838,296

FY 2015 Recommendation
$960,889,136 10,255,138
$971,144,274 14,163,709 25,507,365 47,482,075 35,981,142 11,568,720 8,616,517
$143,319,528 49,945,009
$49,945,009 $1,164,408,811

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$596,637 0 0 0 0 0
$596,637

$44,653,249 200,000
29,607,511 2,500,000
11,568,720 435,203
$88,964,683

$7,890,828 0 0 0 0
$7,890,828

$269,457,887 10,255,138 12,336,582 26,144,171 26,931,226
$345,125,004

$9,098,534 0
$9,098,534

$88,703,914 26,500
$88,730,414

$39,650,919 0 0 0 0
$39,650,919

$346,102,519 6,726,178 2,070,420 5,938,893 2,220,095
$363,058,105

($7,976,686)

$0

(6,330,069)

0

($14,306,755)

$0

$5,781

$3,277,358

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Program Budget Financial Summary

Medical Assistance Program Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant TOTAL FUNDS Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities State General Funds Medical Assistance Program TOTAL FUNDS Child and Adolescent Forensic Services State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services State General Funds Community Mental Health Services Block Grant Medical Assistance Program Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Departmental Administration - Behavioral Health State General Funds Medical Assistance Program Social Services Block Grant Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Direct Care Support Services State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Substance Abuse Prevention State General Funds Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant TOTAL FUNDS Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS Sexual Offender Review Board State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2014 Current Budget
236,074 7,878,149 $11,385,800
$8,612,164 3,398,692
$12,010,856
$5,146,102 $5,146,102
$74,968,576 7,437,531 2,886,984 2,669,781
$87,962,872
$36,747,126 4,378,613 7,336,971 22,133
$48,484,843
$116,294,777 17,640,071
$133,934,848
$233,552 9,996,415 $10,229,967
$144,153 2,677,624 $2,821,777
$645,407 $645,407

Changes 0 0
$5,781

FY 2015 Recommendation
236,074
7,878,149
$11,391,581

$20,754 0
$20,754

$8,632,918 3,398,692
$12,031,610

$47,131 $47,131

$5,193,233 $5,193,233

($25,736,817) 0 0 0
($25,736,817)

$49,231,759 7,437,531 2,886,984 2,669,781
$62,226,055

$436,126 0 0 0
$436,126

$37,183,252 4,378,613 7,336,971 22,133
$48,920,969

($8,881,265) 0
($8,881,265)

$107,413,512 17,640,071
$125,053,583

$576 0
$576

$234,128 9,996,415 $10,230,543

$0 0
$0
$15,847 $15,847

$144,153 2,677,624 $2,821,777
$661,254 $661,254

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Department of Community Affairs

Department of Community Affairs
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) serves as DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibCiolimtiems,uannitdyOArfgfaainrsization the State's primary community development agency and partners with the Department of Economic Development in bringing jobs to Georgia by administering various financial incentive programs that further the Governor's goals of economic growth and job creation. The agency also serves as the state's lead agency in housing finance and development; operates a host of state and federal grant programs; and provides comprehensive planning, technical, and research assistance to local governments. DCA's three core businesses are community and economic development, safe and affordable housing, and local government assistance.
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 grants annually to cities and counties outside major metropolitan areas in Georgia. DCA's community service programs deliver funding support to 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 grants and loans to Georgia communities 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, special issue workshops, and how-to toolkits.
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

Attached for Administrative Purposes Only
Georgia Environmental Finance Authority Georgia Housing Finance Authority Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Commission OneGeorgia Authority

Board of Community Affairs
Commissioner

Chief Operating Officer
External Affairs and Field Services

Deputy Commissioner of Community
Development and Finance
Community Development

Governmental Affairs

Community Finance

Marketing and Communications

Deputy Commissioner of Housing

Deputy Commissioner of Finance and Administration

Housing Finance and Development

Administration

Housing Policy and Administration

Finance

Rental Assistance

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Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

supportive housing for persons who need community support in order to retain stable housing.
The Housing Choice Voucher 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.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE
Regional Services program staff maintains partnerships with local, regional, state and federal organizations and agencies, and facilitates community issue identification, goal development, and implementation of best practices. This TeamGeorgia approach brings advanced technical support to local governments facing critical growth and development issues. Regional field teams coordinate selfimprovement initiatives such as the Main Street, Better Home Town, and Georgia Academy for Economic Development. The agency integrates the importance of sound environmental management with the overall health and development of Georgia's communities by enhancing the capacity of local governments and communities to protect the health, safety, and welfare of their residents.

The Office of Rural Development works closely with the Governor's Rural Development Council to identify issues and develop policy to support rural initiatives in job creation and economic vitality for rural Georgia. Tied closely to this work are the Appalachian Regional Commission, the OneGeorgia Rural Policy Center and the OneGeorgia Authority.
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 Finance 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

FY 2015 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Department of Community Affairs
FY 2015 Program Budgets

FY 2014 Current Budget
$64,110,524 $64,110,524 172,892,464 $172,892,464
13,180,869 $13,180,869 $250,183,857

Changes $268,429 $268,429 0 $0 0 $0 $268,429

FY 2015 Recommendation
$64,378,953 $64,378,953 172,892,464 $172,892,464
13,180,869 $13,180,869 $250,452,286

Building Construction

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain up-to-date minimum building construction standards for all new structures built in the state; to inspect factory built (modular) buildings to ensure Georgia's minimum construction codes are met; to review proposed enhancements to local government construction codes; and to provide professional training to building inspectors and builders on Georgia's construction codes.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Total Change

$8,204 1,938
$10,142

Coordinated Planning

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that county and city governments meet the requirements of the Georgia Planning Act of 1989 by establishing standards and procedures for comprehensive plans and reviewing plans submitted by local governments; to provide training and assistance to local governments in completing comprehensive plans for quality growth by offering mapping and Geographical Information System (GIS) services, online planning tools, and resource teams, and funding the regional planning efforts of Regional Commissions; and to provide annexation reports from Georgia cities to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Total Change

$32,481 8,944
$41,425

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the
department. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Total Change

$17,725 862
(1,650) $16,937

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FY 2015 Program Budgets

Federal Community and Economic Development Programs Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer federal grant and loan programs to promote
volunteerism and community and economic development among local governments, development authorities, and private entities. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change

Homeownership Programs

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the supply of affordable housing through rehabilitation and construction financing, and to promote homeownership for low and moderateincome individuals by providing sustainable housing grants to local governments, administering mortgage and down payment assistance programs for low and moderate income homebuyers, and offering homeownership counseling and home buyer education programs through a partnership with private providers.

Recommended Change:

1. No change. Total Change

Regional Services

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote access to department services and assistance through a statewide network of regional representatives, to provide technical assistance and grants to local communities to achieve goals relating to housing and community and economic development projects and services that are in-line with the community's comprehensive plan, and to develop leadership infrastructure across local governments.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Total Change

Rental Housing Programs

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable rental housing to very low, and moderateincome households by allocating federal and state housing tax credits on a competitive basis, by administering low-interest loans for affordable rental housing, by researching affordable housing issues, and by providing tenant-based assistance to low-income individuals and families allowing them to rent safe, decent, and sanitary dwelling units in the private rental market.

Recommended Change:

1. No change. Total Change

$31,471 10,121
$41,592
$0 $0
$26,397 7,175
$33,572
$0 $0

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FY 2015 Program Budgets

Research and Surveys Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct surveys and collect financial and management data
from local governments and authorities in accordance with Georgia law. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change

Special Housing Initiatives

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the State Housing Trust Fund; to provide grants for providers of shelter and services to the homeless; to administer loans and grants for affordable housing; to offer local communities collaboration and technical assistance in the development and implementation of an affordable housing plan; and to provide for other special housing initiatives.

Recommended Change:

1. No change. Total Change

State Community Development Programs Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the
development of their core commercial areas, and to champion new development opportunities for rural Georgia. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change

State Economic Development Programs Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and loans to local governments and
businesses and to leverage private investment in order to attract and promote economic development and job creation. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste, energy, and
land conservation projects. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2015

$9,813 2,730
$12,543
$0 $0
$15,004 4,086
$19,090
$5,148 554
$5,702
$0 $0
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Department of Community Affairs
FY 2015 Program Budgets
Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve Georgia's mobility, air quality, and land use practices
by operating the Xpress bus service, conducting transportation improvement studies, producing an annual Air Quality Report, and reviewing Developments of Regional Impact. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change
Payments to OneGeorgia Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

$61,220 26,206
$87,426
$0 $0

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Department of Community Affairs

Department of Community Affairs
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Building Construction 1. Number of building code clarifications/
technical assistance provided to public and private sector customers per consultant 2. Number of building insignias issued
Coordinated Planning 1. Percentage of local comprehensive plans and
similar reviews completed within designated 30-day timeframe 2. Number of plans reviewed
3. Average number of days to review local comprehensive plans
Federal Community and Economic Development Programs
1. Amount of private investment leveraged for Appalachian Regional Commission economic development projects
2. Number of persons who benefit from local government community development activities financed through the state Community Development Block Grant program
Homeownership Programs 1. Number of Georgia Dream First Mortgage
loans purchased 2. Number of people who receive pre-purchase,
post purchase, or foreclosure prevention counseling 3. Georgia Dream foreclosure rates that are lower than state's foreclosure rate as measured by the Mortgage Bankers Association of America
Regional Services 1. Information distribution/gathering activities
for Georgia Housing Search, Project Homeless Count and other programs
Rental Housing Programs 1. Number of Georgia residents served
2. Number of jobs created (based on National Homebuilders model of 1.5 jobs per unit)
3. Number of housing choice vouchers under contract
Research and Surveys 1. Percentage of all cities and counties meeting
all state reporting requirements 2. Number of local governments and authorities
to whom technical accounting/financial technical assistance is made available by phone, email, and onsite 3. Number of city/county Report of Local Government Finance Reports Government Management Indicators surveys processed within 10 business days

FY 2010 Actual
886
6,289
100.0%
457 N/A

FY 2011 Actual
713
3,522
100.0%
367 N/A

FY 2012 Actual
897
3,332
92.0%
320 15

$105,000,000 62,627

$171,000,000 52,422

$89,700,000 50,129

644 3,464 1.6%
96
6,600 4,125 15,309 91.0%
546
1,252

1,461 3,796 2.0%
90
6,120 3,825 15,778 90.0%
533
1,240

1,053 4,175 3.4%
138
5,585 3,491 15,072 88.0%
562
1,385

FY 2013 Actual
810 3,123 97.0%
237 16
$72,555,000 31,039
1,321 6,824 2.1%
120
4,896 3,060 14,834 80.0%
506
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Department of Community Affairs
Performance Measures

Special Housing Initiatives 1. Number of individuals served by the state's
homeless and special needs housing programs
State Community Development Programs 1. Net new jobs created in Georgia Main Street/
Better Hometown cities
State Economic Development Programs 1. Number of jobs created or retained
2. Total value of grants and loans awarded
3. Dollar amount of private investment leverage per grant/loan dollar
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance
Authority 1. Number of loans executed
2. Value of loans executed (in millions)
3. Community debt service savings realized by utilizing Georgia Environmental Finance Authority's loan program
Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority
1. Number of Xpress riders
2. Total Xpress passenger fare revenue recovery
3. Number of passenger miles traveled on Georgia Regional Transit Authority Xpress buses
4. Number of vanpool riders
Payments to OneGeorgia Authority 1. Number of jobs created or retained
2. Total value of grants and loans awarded
3. Dollar amount of private investment leverage per grant/loan dollar

FY 2010 Actual
109,269

FY 2011 Actual
64,780

FY 2012 Actual
78,243

2,400
11,349 $56,345,193
$25.00

3,006
7,604 $73,233,160
$61.00

3,303
8,762 $45,003,966
$64.00

96 $257 $35,695,352

62 $194 $23,098,916

39 $126 $16,853,498

2,104,938 33.3%
51,907,771
1,146,053
N/A N/A N/A

2,185,357 34.3%
53,890,904
1,131,065
N/A N/A N/A

2,371,773 35.7%
58,487,922
1,152,049
3,438 $20,969,638
$33

*FY 2013 performance is due to a shift from support services to concentrate on housing placement programs.

FY 2013 Actual
35,466*
2,553
11,009 $18,646,752
$78.00
66 $189 $52,281,831
2,259,730 33.5%
55,724,941
558,309 1,985
$23,737,150 $27

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Department of Community Affairs

Department of Community Affairs
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Building Construction
Coordinated Planning
Departmental Administration
Federal Community and Economic Development Programs
Homeownership Programs
Regional Services
Rental Housing Programs
Research and Surveys
Special Housing Initiatives
State Community Development Programs
State Economic Development Programs
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Payments to Georgia
Environmental Finance Authority Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Payments to OneGeorgia Authority SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES) Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds
Federal Recovery Funds
Other Funds
SUBTOTAL
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2012 Expenditures
$750,696 4,764,488 9,902,608 66,752,483
4,234,623 1,300,389 123,704,988
327,253 5,404,303
947,830 3,137,109 $221,226,770
283,495
8,358,208 10,192,530 $18,834,233 $240,061,003
194,362,446 657,418
11,462,600 $206,482,464
33,578,539 $33,578,539

FY 2013 Expenditures
$499,341
4,386,343
6,904,909
60,433,659

FY 2014 Current Budget
$563,572
3,757,662
6,540,593
54,111,158

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$563,572

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$573,714

3,757,662

3,799,087

6,540,593

6,557,530

54,111,158

54,152,750

9,649,199 1,525,612 121,491,328
372,405 5,235,615
697,644
14,441,642
$225,637,697

5,247,652 1,295,622 118,940,343
375,887 5,503,057
786,507
21,418,994
$218,541,047

5,247,652 1,295,622 118,940,343
375,887 5,503,057
786,507
21,418,994
$218,541,047

5,247,652 1,329,194 118,940,343
388,430 5,503,057
805,597
21,424,696
$218,722,050

0

298,495

298,495

298,495

3,551,474 9,245,392 $12,796,866 $238,434,563

11,165,413 20,178,902 $31,642,810 $250,183,857

11,165,413 20,178,902 $31,642,810 $250,183,857

187,291,588 570,835
12,052,006 $199,914,429
38,520,134 $38,520,134

172,892,464 0
13,180,869 $186,073,333
64,110,524 $64,110,524

172,892,464 0
13,180,869 $186,073,333
64,110,524 $64,110,524

11,252,839
20,178,902
$31,730,236
$250,452,286
172,892,464 0
13,180,869 $186,073,333
64,378,953 $64,378,953

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Department of Community Affairs
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Building Construction State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Coordinated Planning State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Departmental Administration State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Federal Community and Economic Development Programs State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Homeownership Programs Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Regional Services State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Rental Housing Programs Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Research and Surveys State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2014 Current Budget
$64,110,524 $64,110,524 172,892,464 $172,892,464
13,180,869 $13,180,869 $250,183,857
FY 2014 Current Budget
$230,652 75,116
257,804 $563,572
$3,630,756 126,906
$3,757,662
$1,099,912 3,216,000 2,224,681
$6,540,593
$1,532,915 52,272,828
305,415 $54,111,158
$474,298 4,773,354 $5,247,652
$998,972 108,000 188,650
$1,295,622
$114,948,262 3,992,081
$118,940,343
$375,887 $375,887

Changes $268,429 $268,429 0 $0 0 $0 $268,429

FY 2015 Recommendation
$64,378,953 $64,378,953 172,892,464 $172,892,464
13,180,869 $13,180,869 $250,452,286

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$10,142 0 0
$10,142

$240,794 75,116
257,804 $573,714

$41,425 0
$41,425

$3,672,181 126,906
$3,799,087

$16,937 0 0
$16,937

$1,116,849 3,216,000 2,224,681
$6,557,530

$41,592 0 0
$41,592

$1,574,507 52,272,828
305,415 $54,152,750

$0

$474,298

0

4,773,354

$0

$5,247,652

$33,572 0 0
$33,572

$1,032,544 108,000 188,650
$1,329,194

$0

$114,948,262

0

3,992,081

$0

$118,940,343

$12,543 $12,543

$388,430 $388,430

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Department of Community Affairs

Department of Community Affairs
Program Budget Financial Summary

Special Housing Initiatives State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
State Community Development Programs State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
State Economic Development Programs State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority
State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Payments to OneGeorgia Authority State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2014 Current Budget
$2,962,892 1,702,960 837,205
$5,503,057
$731,223 55,284
$786,507
$21,083,407 95,000
240,587 $21,418,994
$298,495 $298,495
$11,165,413 $11,165,413
$20,000,000 178,902
$20,178,902

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$2,962,892

0

1,702,960

0

837,205

$0

$5,503,057

$19,090 0
$19,090

$750,313 55,284
$805,597

$5,702 0 0
$5,702

$21,089,109 95,000
240,587 $21,424,696

$0 $0
$87,426 $87,426
$0 0
$0

$298,495 $298,495
$11,252,839 $11,252,839
$20,000,000 178,902
$20,178,902

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Department of Community Health
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Department of Community Health (DCH) was DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibCiolimtiems,uannitdyOHregaalnthization created in 1999 to serve as the lead agency for health care planning and purchasing issues in Georgia.
In 2009, HB 228 restructured the state's health and human services agencies. The Division of Public Health, including the Emergency Preparedness function, transitioned to DCH. Two years later HB 214 transitioned the Division of Public Health and the Office of Health Improvement from DCH to a newly created Department of Public Health.
Additionally, the Division of Healthcare Facility Regulation was created out of SB 433 (2008) and HB 228 (2009). The division oversees the health and long-term care functions transferred from the Office of Regulatory Services. A nine-person board appointed by the Governor has policymaking authority for DCH.
The Department has three major divisions: Medicaid, State Health Benefit Plan, and Healthcare Facility Regulation.
MEDICAID
DCH is designated as the single state agency for Medicaid. The largest division in the department, the Medicaid Division purchases health care on behalf of 1.5 million persons who are aged, blind, disabled, or indigent. A broad array of health care services is available that address the needs of program participants; including hospital, physician, pharmacy, and nursing home services. Aged,

blind, and disabled Medicaid members utilize a fee-forservice delivery system. Low-income Medicaid members enroll in Care Management Organizations (CMOs) for the management of their health care services.
State and federal dollars fund Medicaid with the federal government traditionally paying for about 65% of health care costs.
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. Participants pay a monthly premium based on income and family size. Current eligibility allows children in families with incomes between 185% and 235% of the federal poverty level to participate. PeachCare members also enroll in CMOs.
The Division administers the state's Indigent Care Trust Fund (ICTF). Using intergovernmental transfers and federal matching funds, the ICTF reimburses hospitals serving a disproportionate share of medically indigent Georgians.
STATE HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN
The Division of State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) manages the health plan which provides health insurance coverage to nearly 650,000 state employees, school system employees, retirees, and their dependents. The SHBP offers

Board of Community Health

Attached for Administrative Purposes Only
Georgia Board for Physician Workforce Georgia Composite Medical Board Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency

Commissioner

Executive Assistant

Deputy Commissioner

Chief of Staff

Medicaid

State Health Benefit Plan

PeachCare for Kids

Health Care Facility Regulation

Office of Health Information Technology

Health Planning

Healthcare Facility Licensing

Communications and Legislative
Affairs

General Counsel

Information Technology

Inspector General

Financial Management

Georgia Board of Dentistry

Georgia State Board of Pharmacy

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Department of Community Health
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

members several coverage options managed by three statewide vendors, including Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA), and standard and premier Medicare Advantage Plans. In January 2014, a wellness vendor will administer action-based HRA incentives that will allow SHBP members and covered spouses to earn additional dollars for their HRA accounts. Wellness dollars will be awarded for activities such as completing a biometric assessment, creating a wellness plan, or participating in wellness coaching.
FACILITY REGULATON
The Division of Healthcare Facility Regulation inspects, monitors, licenses, registers, and certifies a variety of health and long-term care programs to ensure that facilities operate at acceptable levels, as mandated by state statutes and by rules and regulations adopted by the Board of Community Health.
ADMINISTRATION
The Division includes the Office of General Counsel, which provides legal assistance to the department and administers the Certificate of Need (CON) process; the Office of the Inspector General; Operations; Information Technology; Communications; and Financial Management.
GEORGIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY
The Georgia Board of Dentistry licenses dentists and, through the Dental Board's licensure process, the Board ensures that those applying for licensure in this state as a dentist or dental hygienist have acceptable education, training, and personal character to safely practice in Georgia. In carrying out its regulatory functions, the Board sets and defines standards to draw the line between safe and dangerous dental practices.

GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY
The Georgia State Board of Pharmacy is responsible for the regulation of pharmacists and pharmacies in Georgia. The Board reviews applications, administers examinations, licenses qualified applicants, and regulates the practice of licenses throughout the state.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
DCH has three administratively attached Boards.
The Georgia Composite Medical Board licenses physicians and other health care practitioners and enforces the Medical Practice Act.
The Georgia Board for Physician Workforce provides financial aid to medical schools and residency training programs. In 2011, HB 509 transferred the programs of the former State Medical Education Board to the board. These programs offer medical school scholarships and physician loan repayment in exchange for practice in rural and underserved areas.
The Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency was created to ensure and protect health, safety and welfare of Georgia citizens by enforcing Georgia laws and rules pertaining to manufactured or compounded drugs, and to ensure only licensed facilities or persons dispensed or distributed pharmaceuticals.
AUTHORITY
Titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act; Title 31 and 33, Official Code of Georgia Annotated. See also OCGA Titles 9-10, 12, 15-17, 19-20, 24-26, 32, 34, 36-37, 40, and 42-52.

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Department of Community Health
FY 2015 Program Budgets

FY 2015 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Payment TOTAL STATE FUNDS Medical Assistance Program State Children's Insurance Program Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2014 Current Budget
$2,346,430,805 166,193,257 167,756,401 241,674,441
$2,922,054,904 5,878,603,415 284,170,350 26,178,153
$6,188,951,918 3,750,596,921
$3,750,596,921 $12,861,603,743

Changes $180,200,208 (56,000,000) 0 22,542,793
$146,743,001 412,514,286 46,466,714 0
$458,981,000 (100,051,950) ($100,051,950) $505,672,051

FY 2015 Recommendation
$2,526,631,013 110,193,257 167,756,401 264,217,234
$3,068,797,905 6,291,117,701 330,637,064 26,178,153
$6,647,932,918 3,650,544,971
$3,650,544,971 $13,367,275,794

Departmental Administration and Program Support Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.
Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
4. Increase funds for Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) contractual services for new members enrolled due to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 (PPACA) (Total Funds: $3,380,000).
5. Provide funds for personal services to support the transfer of foster care and adoption assistance members to managed care (Total Funds: $616,000). Total Change
Other Changes 6. Utilize enhanced federal participation rate for Medicaid eligibility determination.

$225,169 101,581 (19,969)
1,690,000
308,000 $2,304,781
Yes

Georgia Board of Dentistry Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified applicants as
dentists and dental hygienists, regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary action when warranted. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Provide funds for Board operations.
Total Change

$11,606 3,732
725,800 $741,138

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Department of Community Health

Department of Community Health
FY 2015 Program Budgets

Georgia State Board of Pharmacy Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified pharmacists and
pharmacies, regulating the practice of pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Provide funds for Board operations.
Total Change

Health Care Access and Improvement

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to improve health access and outcomes in rural and underserved areas of Georgia through the State Office of Rural Health, the various commissions of the Office of Health Improvement, and the Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency.

Recommended Change:

State General Funds 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Eliminate one-time start-up funds for Federally Qualified Health Centers.

Total Change

Other Changes 4. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.

Healthcare Facility Regulation Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities.
Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change

Indigent Care Trust Fund Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily
hospitals that serve medically indigent Georgians. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

$4,676 3,865
674,200 $682,741
$20,282 15,474
(500,000) ($464,244)
Yes
$148,395 46,703
$195,098
$0 $0

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FY 2015 Program Budgets

Medicaid: Aged, Blind and Disabled

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health care access primarily to elderly and disabled individuals. There is also hereby appropriated to the Department of Community Health a specific sum of money equal to all the provider fees paid to the Indigent Care Trust Fund created pursuant to Article 6A of chapter 8 of Title 31. The sum of money is appropriated for payments for nursing homes pursuant to Article 6A.

Recommended Change:

State General Funds 1. Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need (Total Funds: $99,456,515).

2. Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.84% to 66.69%.
3. Reduce funds to recognize savings due to MMIS improvements allowing for successful monitoring of inconsistencies between units billed and appropriate dosages for physician injectable drugs (Total Funds: ($2,011,239)).
4. Reduce funds to recognize savings due to the increased utilization of the Public Assistance Reporting Information System (PARIS) system by moving eligible members from Medicaid to the Veterans Administration (VA) (Total Funds: ($4,436,557)).
5. Restore funds for one-time reduction for prior year (FY 2011) Hospital Cost Settlements collected in FY 2014 (Total Funds: $8,488,613).
6. Increase funds to reflect cost of medically fragile inmates paroled to private nursing homes (Total Funds: $1,501,051).
7. Increase funds to update nursing home reimbursement rates and fair rental value to reflect 2012 cost reports (Total Funds: $40,733,479).
Total Change

Hospital Provider Payment 8. Increase funds to reflect projected FY 2015 Hospital Provider Payment revenue (Total Funds:
$7,330,672).
Total Change

Other Changes
9. Utilize enhanced federal participation rate for 25 additional Independent Care Waiver Program (ICWP) slots.
10. Utilize enhanced federal participation rate to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for Alternative Living Services and Personal Support Services by 5% in both elderly waiver programs (CCSP and SOURCE).

Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-income
individuals. Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need (Total Funds: $36,662,113).
2. Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the FMAP from 65.84% to 66.69%.
3. Increase funds for the increased percentage of Medicaid-eligible children enrolling due to the PPACA (also known as the "Woodwork Effect") (Total Funds: $85,773,440).
4. Provide funds for new federal premium tax imposed on the care management organizations (CMOs) by the PPACA (Total Funds: $77,787,637).
5. Increase funds for additional state insurance premium tax liability of the care management organizations (CMOs) caused by the PPACA's primary care reimbursement rate increase (Total Funds: $3,253,475).
6. Increase funds to account for transition to 12-month eligibility reviews as required by the PPACA (Total Funds: $84,886,128).

$33,128,965 (38,161,742)
(680,000) (1,500,000)
2,870,000 500,000
13,568,322 $9,725,545 $2,441,847 $2,441,847
Yes Yes
$12,212,150 (28,920,059)
29,000,000 26,300,000
1,100,000 28,275,569

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Department of Community Health
FY 2015 Program Budgets
7. Transfer funds from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) for foster care and adoption assistance members who will be served through a CMO.
8. Transfer funds from the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) for foster care and adoption assistance members who will be served through a CMO.
9. Increase funds to cover the remaining cost of fee-for-service (FFS) claims for foster care and adoption assistance members being transitioned to managed care (Total Funds: $14,196,983).
10. Reduce funds to recognize savings due to the increased utilization of the PARIS system by moving eligible members from Medicaid to the Veterans Administration (VA) (Total Funds: ($2,931,085)).
11. Restore funds for one-time reduction for prior year (FY 2011) Hospital Cost Settlements collected in FY 2014 (Total Funds: $5,797,101).
12. Replace tobacco settlement funds with state general funds.
Total Change
Tobacco Settlement Funds 13. Replace tobacco settlement funds with state general funds.
Total Change
Hospital Provider Payment 14. Increase funds to reflect projected FY 2015 Hospital Provider Payment revenue (Total Funds:
$59,877,061). Total Change
PeachCare Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income
Georgia children. Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Reduce funds for growth in PeachCare based on projected need (Total Funds: ($5,641,861)).
2. Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (eFMAP) from 76.09% to 76.68%.
3. Provide funds for the increased percentage of PeachCare-eligible children enrolling due to the PPACA (also known as the "Woodwork Effect") (Total Funds: $50,295,858).
4. Provide funds for new federal premium tax imposed on the CMOs by the PPACA (Total Funds: $12,679,628).
5. Reduce funds to recognize savings due to the increased utilization of the PARIS system by moving eligible members from Medicaid to the VA (Total Funds: ($460,693)).
6. Restore funds for one-time reduction for prior year (FY 2011) Hospital Cost Settlements collected in FY 2014 (Total Funds: $718,512). Total Change
Hospital Provider Payment 7. Increase funds to reflect projected FY 2015 Hospital Provider Payment revenue (Total Funds: $668,512).
Total Change

24,819,209 520,000
4,800,000 (991,000) 1,960,000 56,000,000 $155,075,869 ($56,000,000) ($56,000,000) $19,945,049 $19,945,049
($1,315,682) (2,007,973) 11,900,000 3,000,000 (109,000) 170,000
$11,637,345 $155,897 $155,897

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FY 2015 Program Budgets
State Health Benefit Plan Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees
that is competitive with other commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and utilization rates. Recommended Change:
Other Changes 1. Increase funds to provide coverage for the treatment of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) effective
January 1, 2015 (Total Funds: $2,410,661). 2. Increase funds to provide coverage for hearing aids for children effective January 1, 2015 (Total Funds:
$853,980). 3. Increase funds to account for the projected increased enrollment due to the individual mandate and
auto-enrollment of new employees as required by the PPACA (Total Funds: $50,191,000). 4. Increase funds to account for limits imposed on cost sharing by the PPACA beginning in Calendar Year
2015 (Total Funds: $25,766,000). 5. Increase funds for additional preventive health benefits required by the PPACA (Total Funds:
$3,173,996). 6. Increase funds due to the Comparative Effectiveness Research fee required by the PPACA (Total Funds:
$192,541). 7. Increase funds due to the Transitional Reinsurance Fee imposed by the PPACA (Total Funds:
$23,688,000). 8. Reduce funds to reflect savings from the reprocurement of vendor services (Total Funds:
($212,480,000)). 9. Reduce funds to recognize plan design changes effective January 1, 2014 (Total Funds: ($44,583,000)).
10. Reduce funds to reflect reduced membership, medical services utilization, and medical trend since previous projection (Total Funds: $12,013,252).
11. Reduce the state agency employer contribution rate from 30.781% to 30.454% effective July 1, 2014.
12. Increase funds for reserves to fund future claims and Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) liabilities (Total Funds: $38,721,620).
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Board Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all agency programs. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Provide funds for the Georgia Physician Careers website.
Total Change
Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Graduate Medical Education Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to address the physician workforce needs of Georgia
communities through the support and development of medical education programs. Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Provide funds for five new family medicine residency slots at Gwinnett Medical Center.
Total Change
Other Changes 2. Utilize existing funds ($26,366) for five new family medicine residency slots at Gwinnett Medical Center.

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
$7,668 3,471 6,366
$17,505
$63,243 $63,243
Yes

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Department of Community Health
FY 2015 Program Budgets

Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Mercer School of Medicine Grant Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Mercer University School of Medicine
to help ensure an adequate supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Morehouse School of Medicine to
help ensure an adequate supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/ private partnership with the State of Georgia. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the
state, and to provide a program of aid to promising medical students. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for one additional loan repayment award.
Total Change

Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of primary care and other needed
physician specialists through a public/private partnership with medical schools in Georgia. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

Georgia Composite Medical Board

Purpose:

License qualified applicants as physicians, physician's assistants, respiratory care professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, and auricular (ear) detoxification specialists. Also, investigate complaints and discipline those who violate the Medical Practice Act or other laws governing the professional behavior of the Board licensees.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Provide funds to implement Pain Management Clinic licensure.

Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
$20,000 $20,000
$0 $0
$32,735 13,002
115,109 $160,846

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Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public
by providing an enforcement presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change

$29,333 11,008
$40,341

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Department of Community Health

Department of Community Health
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Health Care Access and Improvement 1. Number of Georgians served by Department
of Community Health's safety net programs and grants 2. Percentage of Certificate of Need applications reviewed within 120 days 3. Number of health care providers who have attested to adopting, implementing, or upgrading certified Electronic Health Record technology in Georgia
Healthcare Facility Regulation 1. Percentage of applicable health care facility
inspection results posted to the website within 30 days of inspection exit 2. Number of licenses issued each year
3. Number of annual inspections, excluding complaint inspections
4. Number of complaints reported
5. Number of complaints that resulted in a site visit
6. Number of exemption letter requests
7. Number of Certificate of Need applications processed
Medicaid: Aged, Blind and Disabled 1. Number of Aged, Blind and Disabled enrollees
2. Cost per member per month for Aged, Blind, and Disabled enrollees
3. Percentage of Long Term Care expenditures for Home and Community Based Waiver Services versus institutional expenditures
Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid 1. Number of low-income Medicaid enrollees
2. Cost per member per month for low-income Medicaid enrollees
3. Percentage of Medicaid eligible population not enrolled
PeachCare 1. Percentage of members in Georgia Families 12
months - 19 years who had a visit with a primary care physician (Medicaid and PeachCare)
State Health Benefit Plan 1. Percentage of beneficiaries of State Health
Benefit Plan who have received a preventative colorectal cancer screening 2. Percentage of beneficiaries of State Health Benefit Plan who have received a preventative breast cancer screening

FY 2010 Actual
115,842 100.0%
N/A
N/A 838 2,954 9,879 2,357 273
87
422,661 $787.00
41.1%
1,033,908 $242.32 16.0%
86.3%
N/A N/A

FY 2011 Actual
79,390 100.0%
262
94.0% 850
2,637 10,009
2,366 249 97
433,072 $807.81
43.0%
1,064,301 $251.82 16.0%
87.6%
N/A N/A

FY 2012 Actual
66,825 100.0%
782
94.0% 854
3,021 10,925
2,453 273 68
447,118 $834.91
45.0%
1,087,234 $256.72 16.0%
84.4%
15.0% 39.8%

FY 2013 Actual
37,683 100.0%
2,746
100.0% 686
2,444 10,754
2,459 264 79
463,566 $886.20
46.8%
1,117,595 $249.35 16.0%
87.2%
17.9% 47.0%

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Department of Community Health
Performance Measures

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Graduate Medical Education
1. Total number of residents in training at Georgia's Graduate Medical Education programs (filled positions)
2. Percentage of residents funded under contract vs. total residents in Georgia's Graduate Medical Education programs
Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Mercer School of Medicine Grant
1. Percentage of graduates entering core specialties (primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, Ob/Gyn, or general surgery)
2. Number of medical students enrolled at Mercer University School of Medicine
3. Number of students in the first year class
Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant
1. Percentage of graduates entering core specialties (primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, Ob/Gyn, or general surgery)
2. Number of medical students enrolled at Morehouse School of Medicine
3. Number of students in the first year class
Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas
1. Percentage of rural counties with physicians in active practice (reported every 2 years)
Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education
1. Number of Georgia residents enrolled in Mercer Medical School
2. Number of Georgia residents enrolled in Morehouse School of Medicine
3. Percentage of Emory Medical School UME graduates entering residency in Georgia
4. Percentage of Mercer Medical School UME graduates entering residency in Georgia
5. Percentage of Morehouse School of Medicine UME graduates entering residency in Georgia
Georgia Composite Medical Board
1. Number of initial licensure applications (all professions) reviewed and approved
2. Number of complaints against licensees (all professions) received
3. Percentage of initial applicants for physician licenses licensed within 70 days of receipt
4. Percentage of complaints against licensees resolved within 120 days of receipt

FY 2010 Actual
2,006 58.0%
55.0%
312 104
64.0%
213 55
N/A
312 127 34.0% 33.0% 27.0%
2,958 2,155 55.9% 55.6%

FY 2011 Actual
2,046 58.0%
58.0%
351 102
71.0%
223 55
N/A
351 125 32.0% 22.0% 28.0%
3,357 2,195 55.7% 58.0%

FY 2012 Actual
2,069 58.0%
55.0%
387 109
66.0%
230 65
99.1%
387 122 29.0% 24.0% 22.0%
3,436 1,849 49.8% 39.9%

FY 2013 Actual
2,122 59.0%
66.0%
400 110
69.0%
236 70
99.1%
400 126 31.7% 16.9% 19.2%
3,494 1,729 59.7% 37.0%

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Department of Community Health
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration
and Program Support Georgia Board of Dentistry
Georgia State Board of Pharmacy
Health Care Access and Improvement
Healthcare Facility Regulation
Indigent Care Trust Fund
Medicaid: Aged, Blind and Disabled
Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid
PeachCare
State Health Benefit Plan
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Georgia Board for Physician
Workforce: Board Administration Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Graduate Medical Education Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Mercer School of Medicine Grant Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education Georgia Composite Medical Board Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES) Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds
Federal Recovery Funds
Other Funds
Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL

FY 2012 Expenditures
$341,084,059 0 0
12,374,826 15,019,060 440,838,938 4,935,571,524 3,198,932,354 328,621,859 3,040,168,266 $12,312,610,886
547,083
7,829,152
20,169,911
10,608,570
869,920
2,731,636
2,195,170 0
$44,951,442 $12,357,562,328
6,058,538,781 72,181,456
3,558,387,610 45,839,943
$9,734,947,790

FY 2013 Expenditures
$376,691,477 0 0
23,194,179 15,949,905 439,639,314 5,192,327,584 3,358,430,556 370,759,965 2,834,175,054 $12,611,168,034
547,978
8,695,727
20,969,911
10,671,474
830,000
2,647,228
2,279,692 0
$46,642,010 $12,657,810,044
6,393,031,296 92,021,288
3,401,844,695 0
$9,886,897,279

FY 2014 Current Budget
$351,118,534 0 0
23,188,785 15,356,046 398,662,493 5,067,340,670 3,383,103,006 342,783,343 3,232,435,211 $12,813,988,088
678,277
8,264,543
20,969,911
10,933,643
870,000
2,055,432
2,093,168 1,750,681 $47,615,655 $12,861,603,743
6,188,951,918 0
3,750,596,921 0
$9,939,548,839

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total $355,114,534
725,800 674,200 22,688,785 15,356,046 398,662,493 5,125,390,097 3,734,252,618 397,047,101 3,157,521,899 $13,207,433,573
684,643
8,238,177
20,969,911
10,933,643
890,000
2,055,432
2,213,077 1,750,681 $47,735,564 $13,255,169,137
6,503,223,715 0
3,675,683,609 0
$10,178,907,324

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$355,421,315 741,138 682,741
22,724,541 15,551,144 398,662,493 5,218,403,204 3,773,745,068 401,043,299 3,132,383,261 $13,319,358,204
695,782
8,327,786
20,969,911
10,933,643
890,000
2,055,432
2,254,014 1,791,022 $47,917,590 $13,367,275,794
6,647,932,918 0
3,650,544,971 0
$10,298,477,889

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Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Care Management
Organization Fees Hospital Provider Fee Hospital Provider Payment Nursing Home Provider Fees State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2012 Expenditures
718,946

FY 2013 Expenditures
0

FY 2014 Current Budget
0

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
0

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
0

225,259,561 0
132,393,274 2,162,049,500
102,193,257 $2,622,614,538

0 232,080,023 176,864,128 2,243,475,357 118,493,257 $2,770,912,765

0 241,674,441 167,756,401 2,346,430,805 166,193,257 $2,922,054,904

0 241,674,441 167,756,401 2,500,637,714 166,193,257 $3,076,261,813

0 264,217,234 167,756,401 2,526,631,013 110,193,257 $3,068,797,905

House Bill 132 (2013 session) authorized the transfer of the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency as an attached agency from the Secretary of State to the Department of Community Health. The Bill also established the Georgia Board of Dentistry and the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy as divisions within the Department of Community Health.

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Department of Community Health
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Payment TOTAL STATE FUNDS Medical Assistance Program State Children's Insurance Program Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Departmental Administration and Program Support State General Funds Medical Assistance Program State Children's Insurance Program Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Georgia Board of Dentistry State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Georgia State Board of Pharmacy State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Health Care Access and Improvement State General Funds Medical Assistance Program Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Healthcare Facility Regulation State General Funds Medical Assistance Program Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Indigent Care Trust Fund Medical Assistance Program Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Medicaid: Aged, Blind and Disabled State General Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Payment Medical Assistance Program

FY 2014 Current Budget
$2,346,430,805 166,193,257 167,756,401 241,674,441
$2,922,054,904 5,878,603,415 284,170,350 26,178,153
$6,188,951,918 3,750,596,921
$3,750,596,921 $12,861,603,743
FY 2014 Current Budget
$65,377,496 239,116,517
23,856,668 1,921,233
20,846,620 $351,118,534
$0 $0
$0 $0
$6,742,234 416,250
16,030,301 $23,188,785
$6,959,146 2,857,495 5,439,405 100,000
$15,356,046
$257,075,969 141,586,524
$398,662,493
$1,394,295,280 167,756,401 26,178,301
3,146,691,854

Changes $180,200,208 (56,000,000) 0 22,542,793
$146,743,001 412,514,286 46,466,714 0
$458,981,000 (100,051,950) ($100,051,950) $505,672,051

FY 2015 Recommendation
$2,526,631,013 110,193,257 167,756,401 264,217,234
$3,068,797,905 6,291,117,701 330,637,064 26,178,153
$6,647,932,918 3,650,544,971
$3,650,544,971 $13,367,275,794

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$2,304,781 1,998,000 0 0 0
$4,302,781

$67,682,277 241,114,517
23,856,668 1,921,233
20,846,620 $355,421,315

$741,138 $741,138

$741,138 $741,138

$682,741 $682,741

$682,741 $682,741

($464,244) 0 0
($464,244)

$6,277,990 416,250
16,030,301 $22,724,541

$195,098 0 0 0
$195,098

$7,154,244 2,857,495 5,439,405 100,000
$15,551,144

$0

$257,075,969

0

141,586,524

$0

$398,662,493

$9,725,545 0
2,441,847 138,895,142

$1,404,020,825 167,756,401 28,620,148
3,285,586,996

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Department of Community Health
Program Budget Financial Summary

Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Hospital Provider Payment Medical Assistance Program Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS PeachCare State General Funds Hospital Provider Payment State Children's Insurance Program Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS State Health Benefit Plan Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Board Administration State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Graduate Medical Education State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Mercer School of Medicine Grant State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Georgia Composite Medical Board State General Funds

FY 2014 Current Budget
2,787,214 329,631,620 $5,067,340,670
$744,894,439 166,193,257 213,824,817
2,232,445,330 25,745,163
$3,383,103,006
$80,646,555 1,671,323
260,313,682 151,783
$342,783,343
$3,232,435,211 $3,232,435,211
$678,277 $678,277
$8,264,543 $8,264,543
$20,969,911 $20,969,911
$10,933,643 $10,933,643
$870,000 $870,000
$2,055,432 $2,055,432
$1,993,168

Changes 0 0
$151,062,534

FY 2015 Recommendation
2,787,214
329,631,620
$5,218,403,204

$155,075,869 (56,000,000)
19,945,049 271,621,144
0 $390,642,062

$899,970,308 110,193,257 233,769,866
2,504,066,474 25,745,163
$3,773,745,068

$11,637,345 155,897
46,466,714 0
$58,259,956

$92,283,900 1,827,220
306,780,396 151,783
$401,043,299

($100,051,950) ($100,051,950)

$3,132,383,261 $3,132,383,261

$17,505 $17,505
$63,243 $63,243
$0 $0
$0 $0
$20,000 $20,000
$0 $0 $160,846

$695,782 $695,782
$8,327,786 $8,327,786
$20,969,911 $20,969,911
$10,933,643 $10,933,643
$890,000 $890,000
$2,055,432 $2,055,432 $2,154,014

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Department of Community Health
Program Budget Financial Summary

Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2014 Current Budget
100,000 $2,093,168
$1,750,681 $1,750,681

Changes 0
$160,846

FY 2015 Recommendation
100,000
$2,254,014

$40,341 $40,341

$1,791,022 $1,791,022

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Department of Corrections
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Georgia Department of Corrections (DOC) DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibCiolirtrieecs,tiaonndsOrganization administers the prison and probation sentences of offenders adjudicated by Georgia courts. More than 55,000 of these offenders are serving prison sentences. More than 150,000 offenders are on probation.
As part of its strategic plan, the Department has developed the following priorities:
Sound correctional practices are 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 and professional workforce is available to achieve the Department's mission, both today and in years to come.
Offenders are prepared to accept responsibility for their acts, to restore harm done to the community, and to lead a productive, crime-free life.
DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS
Incarceration offers a highly structured and secure environment, which removes from the community those offenders 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, food preparation, laundry, construction, facility and landscape maintenance, and perform factory work in Georgia Correctional Industries' manufacturing plants.
The types of DOC institutions include the following facilities:
State Prisons (33): These institutions are typically reserved for felony offenders with more than one year of incarceration to serve.
County Prisons (23): 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, and Probation Detention Centers (11): These three programs offer a short-term, intensive incarceration period. The boot camp program enforces strict discipline and military protocol.
Transition Centers (13): These community-based centers are designed to allow offenders nearing the end of their prison term to prepare for life in the

Board of Corrections

Commissioner

Assistant Commissioner Chief of Operations

Facilities Operations

Probation Operations

Assistant Commissioner Chief of Staff

Executive Operations

Business Operations

Operations Support

Georgia Correctional Industries

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Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

community. DOC requires offenders to have jobs in the local community, pay room and board to the center, and support their families. Day Reporting Centers (15): These non-custody, community-based resources offer treatment to offenders that are assessed to have a greater risk of re-offending without appropriate interventions. DRC interventions focus on substance abuse, criminal thinking, education, and employment issues. Private Prisons (4): Corrections Corporation of America owns and operates three prisons in Coffee, Jenkins, and Wheeler Counties. The GEO Group, Inc. operates one facility in Baldwin county known as Riverbend. Like state prisons, these facilities are typically reserved for felony offenders with more than one year of incarceration to serve. Community Impact Program (5): A coalition of local law enforcement agencies and other community stakeholders that collaborate on issues concerning public safety, reducing recidivism and promoting successful reentry of high risk/high need offenders being released from incarceration back into the community by providing housing, employment,

substance abuse treatment, mental health, education, and life skills assistance.
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, defined as 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, 17, and 42, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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FY 2015 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Department of Corrections
FY 2015 Program Budgets

FY 2014 Current Budget
$1,131,839,911 $1,131,839,911
470,555 $470,555 13,581,649 $13,581,649 $1,145,892,115

Changes $18,187,891 $18,187,891 0 $0 0 $0 $18,187,891

FY 2015 Recommendation
$1,150,027,802 $1,150,027,802
470,555 $470,555 13,581,649 $13,581,649 $1,164,080,006

Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, counseling, and
substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more security and supervision than provided by regular community supervision. Recommended Change:
1. Transfer funds 82 positions and 14 vehicles to the Probation Supervision program to consolidate program operations (Total Funds: ($6,228,284)). Total Change

($6,221,238) ($6,221,238)

County Jail Subsidy Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse counties for the costs of incarcerating state
prisoners in their local facilities after sentencing. Recommended Change:
1. Transfer anticipated savings as a result of Criminal Justice Reform to the State Prisons program to address recruitment and retention needs for correctional officers. Total Change

($8,000,000) ($8,000,000)

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by providing an
effective and efficient department that administers a balanced correctional system. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
4. Increase funds for five housing coordinator positions to support the Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry.
5. Increase funds for technical assistance from the Department of Community Affairs for housing initiatives for the Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry. Total Change

$512,140 170,767 2,875 517,000 50,000
$1,252,782

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Department of Corrections
FY 2015 Program Budgets

Detention Centers Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training,
work details, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more security or supervision than provided by regular community supervision. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Total Change

Food and Farm Operations Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage timber, raise crops and livestock, and produce dairy
items used in preparing meals for offenders. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change

Health Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required constitutional level of physical, dental,
and mental health care to all inmates of the state correctional system. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Total Change

Offender Management

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and operate the following agency-wide support services to ensure public safety: canine units, the County Correctional Institutions program, Correctional Emergency Response Teams, inmate classification, inmate diagnostics, the jail coordination unit, the release and agreements unit, and tactical squads.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

Total Change

$576,158 198,010 3,796
$777,964
$25,607 9,173
$34,780
$217,660 67,304 2,128
$287,092
$76,821 25,591 575
$102,987

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FY 2015 Program Budgets

Private Prisons Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective
prison facilities that ensure public safety. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

Probation Supervision Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to supervise probationers in Day Reporting Centers, the
Savannah Impact Program, intensive or specialized probation, and field supervision, as well as support the Georgia Commission on Family Violence. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
4. Transfer funds 82 positions and 14 vehicles from the Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center program (Total Funds: $6,228,284). Total Change

State Prisons

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, religious support, vocational training, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for violent and/or repeat offenders, or nonviolent offenders who have exhausted all other forms of punishment in a secure, wellsupervised setting; to assist in the reentry of these offenders back into society; and to provide fire services and work details to the Department, state agencies, and local communities.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

4. Reinvest funds as a result of savings from Criminal Justice Reform from programs and utilize existing funds to increase the minimum salary of a Correctional Officer 2 to $27,472 (Total Funds: $13,000,000).
Total Change

Transition Centers Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide "work release," allowing inmates to obtain and
maintain a paying job in the community, while still receiving housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment in a structured center. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Total Change

$0 $0
$1,920,528 703,641 14,952
6,221,238 $8,860,359
$8,962,463 3,349,465 84,939 8,000,000
$20,396,867
$512,141 178,406 5,751
$696,298

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Department of Corrections
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center
1. Three-year felony reconviction rate
2. Number of General Educational Development (GED) diplomas received
County Jail Subsidy 1. Number of incomplete sentencing packets
returned to counties for completion 2. Number of prisoner sentencing packets
processed
Detention Centers 1. Three-year felony reconviction rate
2. Number of GED diplomas received
Food and Farm Operations 1. Cost per day per offender (food only)
2. Percentage of annual food requirement produced through farm
3. Savings across state agencies from commodities produced vs. purchased
Health 1. Total daily health cost per inmate, including
physical health, mental health, dental care 2. Number of telemedicine treatment/
consultation hours per year
Offender Management 1. Total number of admissions
2. Total number of releases
Private Prisons 1. Three-year felony reconviction rate
2. Number of GED diplomas received
Probation Supervision 1. Three-year felony reconviction rate
2. Employment rate for employable probationers
3. Number of probationers receiving residential substance abuse treatment
4. Number of probationers completing substance abuse treatment in Day Reporting Centers
State Prisons 1. Three-year felony reconviction rate
2. Number of GED diplomas received
3. Number of inmates completing vocational training/certificates earned
Transition Centers 1. Three-year felony reconviction rate

FY 2010 Actual
30.3% 54
1,667 26,807
28.0% 264
$1.41 42.0% $5,200,358
$9.65 354
19,366 20,537
31.9% 204
22.8% 72.8% 3,634
538
28.3% 1,510 3,418
18.9%

FY 2011 Actual
30.4% 115
1,879 26,282
25.8% 263
$1.54 42.6% $5,509,793
$10.02 291
21,113 21,385
30.9% 178
22.5% 70.5% 3,083
657
27.7% 1,620 3,464
18.6%

FY 2012 Actual
27.7% 67
2,435 27,277
26.1% 253
$1.57 42.0% $6,084,818
$9.57 274
21,402 19,947
28.2% 82
23.1% 65.3% 3,200
707
27.6% 839
3,230
19.8%

FY 2013 Actual
23.7% 75
3,404 31,948
20.0% 143
$1.57 41.0% $6,797,359
$9.44 302
20,375 21,325
29.6% 200
25.3% 66.6% 2,445
760
27.4% 749
3,088
18.1%

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Department of Corrections
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Bainbridge Probation
Substance Abuse Treatment Center County Jail Subsidy Departmental Administration Detention Centers Food and Farm Operations Health Offender Management Parole Revocation Centers Private Prisons Probation Supervision State Prisons Transition Centers SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Federal Recovery Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2012 Expenditures
$6,034,157

FY 2013 Expenditures
$5,733,313

FY 2014 Current Budget
$6,228,284

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$0

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$0

25,008,566 52,726,744 28,021,075 30,392,927 201,921,554 42,950,619
5,332,897 99,632,338 96,605,889 515,605,955 28,422,956 $1,132,655,677 $1,132,655,677

7,448,914 38,098,014 28,939,228 29,664,928 200,252,056 42,962,272
2,978,896 134,694,789 105,689,785 563,733,262
29,848,803 $1,190,044,260 $1,190,044,260

9,596,724 36,241,847 29,358,861 27,810,613 200,595,883 42,418,820
0 134,908,024
99,360,317 531,096,873
28,275,869 $1,145,892,115 $1,145,892,115

4,596,724 36,241,847 29,358,861 27,810,613 200,595,883 42,418,820
0 134,908,024 105,588,601 536,096,873
28,275,869 $1,145,892,115 $1,145,892,115

1,596,724 37,494,629 30,136,825 27,845,393 200,882,975 42,521,807
0 134,908,024 108,227,722 551,493,740
28,972,167 $1,164,080,006 $1,164,080,006

3,923,122 45,238
53,314,141 $57,282,501 1,075,373,176 $1,075,373,176

7,861,417 36,609
65,647,523 $73,545,549 1,116,498,711 $1,116,498,711

470,555 0
13,581,649 $14,052,204 1,131,839,911 $1,131,839,911

470,555 0
13,581,649 $14,052,204 1,131,839,911 $1,131,839,911

470,555 0
13,581,649 $14,052,204 1,150,027,802 $1,150,027,802

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Department of Corrections
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
County Jail Subsidy State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Departmental Administration State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Detention Centers State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Food and Farm Operations State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Health State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Offender Management State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Private Prisons State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Probation Supervision State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
State Prisons State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized

FY 2014 Current Budget
$1,131,839,911 $1,131,839,911
470,555 $470,555 13,581,649 $13,581,649 $1,145,892,115
FY 2014 Current Budget
$6,221,238 7,046
$6,228,284
$9,596,724 $9,596,724
$36,171,292 70,555
$36,241,847
$28,908,861 450,000
$29,358,861
$27,510,613 300,000
$27,810,613
$200,205,883 390,000
$200,595,883
$42,388,820 30,000
$42,418,820
$134,908,024 $134,908,024
$99,350,317 10,000
$99,360,317
$518,302,270 100,000

Changes $18,187,891 $18,187,891 0 $0 0 $0 $18,187,891

FY 2015 Recommendation
$1,150,027,802 $1,150,027,802
470,555 $470,555 13,581,649 $13,581,649 $1,164,080,006

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

($6,221,238)

$0

(7,046)

0

($6,228,284)

$0

($8,000,000) ($8,000,000)

$1,596,724 $1,596,724

$1,252,782 0
$1,252,782

$37,424,074 70,555
$37,494,629

$777,964 0
$777,964

$29,686,825 450,000
$30,136,825

$34,780 0
$34,780

$27,545,393 300,000
$27,845,393

$287,092 0
$287,092

$200,492,975 390,000
$200,882,975

$102,987 0
$102,987

$42,491,807 30,000
$42,521,807

$0

$134,908,024

$0

$134,908,024

$8,860,359 7,046
$8,867,405

$108,210,676 17,046
$108,227,722

$20,396,867 0

$538,699,137 100,000

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Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Transition Centers State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

Department of Corrections
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2014 Current Budget
12,694,603 $531,096,873
$28,275,869 $28,275,869

Changes 0
$20,396,867

FY 2015 Recommendation
12,694,603
$551,493,740

$696,298 $696,298

$28,972,167 $28,972,167

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Department of Defense

Department of Defense
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Department of Defense serves the nation and the DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibDielifteienss,eandOrganization State of Georgia by organizing and maintaining National Guard forces, which the President of the United States can call to active duty to augment the nation's regular armed services, or which the Governor, as Commander-in-Chief of the State Militia, can order deployed in instances of disaster, riot, violence, or other dangers threatening the state and its citizens. The Department achieves these objectives through its four components: Office of the Adjutant General, Air National Guard, Army National Guard, and the State Defense Force. Using these components, the Department operates and manages approximately 1,200 training, maintenance, and logistics army facilities statewide.
Another responsibility of the Department of Defense is the operation of Youth Challenge Academies for at-risk youth in the State of Georgia. This program is a preventative rather than a remedial program that targets at-risk youth participants who are unemployed, drug-free, not involved in the criminal justice system, and high-school dropouts, 16 to 18 years of age.
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 and deactivation, organization, administration,

training, equipping, and housing of its units, as well as the evaluation of its wartime capability are mandated responsibilities.
GEORGIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
The Georgia Army National Guard is responsible for maintaining a level of operational readiness, which allows for immediate and effective response to state or national emergencies, civil disturbances, and natural disasters.
OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
The role of the Office of the Adjutant General is to provide command and control of the entire organization, as well as centralized administrative support for the department. The Adjutant General also serves as the state's director of the Selective Service System.
STATE DEFENSE FORCE
The role of the 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, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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FY 2015 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Department of Defense
FY 2015 Program Budgets
FY 2014 Current Budget
$9,141,317 $9,141,317 74,506,287 $74,506,287
7,641,586 $7,641,586 $91,289,190

Changes $355,677 $355,677 0 $0 0 $0 $355,677

FY 2015 Recommendation
$9,496,994 $9,496,994 74,506,287 $74,506,287
7,641,586 $7,641,586 $91,644,867

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of
Georgia. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
4. Increase funds for one legal counsel position.
Total Change

$20,996 7,683
1,785 180,063 $210,527

Military Readiness Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an Army National Guard, Air National Guard, and
State Defense Force for the State of Georgia that can be activated and deployed at the direction of the President or the Governor for a man-made crisis or natural disaster. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Total Change

$56,924 19,743
740 $77,407

Youth Educational Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational and vocational opportunities to at-risk
youth through Youth Challenge Academies and Starbase programs. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Total Change

$48,792 17,122
1,829 $67,743

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Department of Defense

Department of Defense
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Military Readiness 1. Percentage of successful responses within 24
hours to an "Alert Notice" by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency and the Army/Air National Guard Command Post 2. Cumulative percentage of Readiness Centers Renovated (per calendar year)
Youth Educational Services 1. Number of at-risk youth graduating from the
Youth Challenge Academy 2. Average state cost per cadet
3. Percentage of Youth Challenge Academy graduates that earn their General Education Diploma
4. Percentage of graduates that meet Department of Defense standard for success 6 months after graduation
5. Percentage of graduates who could not be contacted at 6 months

FY 2010 Actual
100.0%
69.4%
833 $5,379.00
69.0% 71.0% 16.0%

FY 2011 Actual
100.0%
80.7%
887 $3,474.00
69.0% 70.0%
N/A

FY 2012 Actual
100.0%
96.6%
870 $3,508.00
71.0% 79.0%
N/A

FY 2013 Actual
100.0%
94.0%
850 $3,794.00
82.0% 90.0% 10.0%

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Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration Military Readiness Youth Educational Services SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Department of Defense
Department Financial Summary

FY 2012 Expenditures
$1,661,495
69,907,350
12,393,828
$83,962,673
$83,962,673

FY 2013 Expenditures
$1,719,030
72,858,632
13,196,833
$87,774,495
$87,774,495

FY 2014 Current Budget
$1,757,194
76,264,534
13,267,462
$91,289,190
$91,289,190

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$1,757,194

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$1,967,721

76,264,534

76,341,941

13,267,462

13,335,205

$91,289,190

$91,644,867

$91,289,190

$91,644,867

67,236,793 7,994,579
$75,231,372 8,731,301
$8,731,301

72,573,696 6,467,084
$79,040,780 8,733,715
$8,733,715

74,506,287 7,641,586
$82,147,873 9,141,317
$9,141,317

74,506,287 7,641,586
$82,147,873 9,141,317
$9,141,317

74,506,287 7,641,586
$82,147,873 9,496,994
$9,496,994

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Department of Defense

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Departmental Administration State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Military Readiness State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Youth Educational Services State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS

Department of Defense
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2014 Current Budget
$9,141,317 $9,141,317 74,506,287 $74,506,287
7,641,586 $7,641,586 $91,289,190
FY 2014 Current Budget
$1,084,860 672,334
$1,757,194
$4,756,995 63,865,953
7,641,586 $76,264,534
$3,299,462 9,968,000
$13,267,462

Changes $355,677 $355,677 0 $0 0 $0 $355,677

FY 2015 Recommendation
$9,496,994 $9,496,994 74,506,287 $74,506,287
7,641,586 $7,641,586 $91,644,867

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$210,527 0
$210,527

$1,295,387 672,334
$1,967,721

$77,407 0 0
$77,407

$4,834,402 63,865,953
7,641,586 $76,341,941

$67,743 0
$67,743

$3,367,205 9,968,000
$13,335,205

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Department of Driver Services
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Department of Driver Services (DDS) was DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibDirliivtieers,SaenrvdicOersganization 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 License Issuance and Regulatory Compliance programs. The program includes administrative, financial, public information, legal, business analysis, human resources, and information technology services.
LICENSE ISSUANCE
The License Issuance program carries out the issuance of driver's licenses and permits, as well as public identification cards, the suspension and reinstatement of driver's licenses,

and the administration of the commercial driver's license program.
The Department utilizes 57 full-time testing customer service centers, and seven part-time testing customer service centers which are situated strategically throughout the state.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE DIVISION
The Regulatory Compliance program is responsible for licensing driver training schools and instructors, licensing driver improvement clinics and instructors, certifying ignition interlock devices and provider centers, and providing online Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP) classes.
AUTHORITY
Chapter 16 of Title 40, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Driver Services

FY 2015 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Department of Driver Services
FY 2015 Program Budgets

FY 2014 Current Budget
$60,662,807 $60,662,807
2,844,121 $2,844,121 $63,506,928

Changes $2,127,057 $2,127,057 0 $0 $2,127,057

FY 2015 Recommendation
$62,789,864 $62,789,864
2,844,121 $2,844,121 $65,633,985

Customer Service Support Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, motor vehicle
registration, and commercial truck compliance. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Total Change

$92,393 35,495
23,383 $151,271

License Issuance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to issue and renew drivers' licenses, maintain driver records,
operate Customer Service Centers, provide online access to services, provide motorcycle safety instruction, produce driver manuals, and investigate driver's license fraud. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Replace federal and other funds for 53 part-time positions at Customer Service Centers in high volume areas.
4. Increase funds for rent for the Fulton Customer Service Center.
5. Increase funds for personal services for the new Fort Benning Customer Service Center.
Total Change

$579,794 236,698
704,900
300,000 125,378 $1,946,770

Regulatory Compliance

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education programs for both novice and problem drivers by approving driver education curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance with state laws and regulations; and to certify ignition interlock device providers.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Total Change

$24,178 4,838
$29,016

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Department of Driver Services
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
License Issuance 1. Number of Customer Service Center
customers served 2. Percentage of Customer Service Center
customers served within 30 minutes or less (target 95%) 3. Total number of License, Commercial Driver's License, Motor Cycle License or Identification Card renewals requested 4. Number of students enrolled in motorcycle safety program classes 5. Reduction in issuance process time due to motorcycle safety class participation (in hours) 6. Total number of customer calls to the Contact Center 7. Percentage of customer calls to the Contact Center answered within 3 minutes or less (target 85%) 8. Total number of citations processed by Records Management 9. Percentage of citations processed by Records Management (target 10 days) 10. Percentage of fraud investigations completed within 60 days (target 70%)
Regulatory Compliance 1. Total number of driver safety programs
regulated, e.g. driver training, DUI schools 2. Percentage of regulated programs in
compliance 3. Average number of days for Regulatory
Compliance programs that are out of compliance to become compliant 4. Total number of students enrolled in Online Alcohol and Drug Awareness Programs

FY 2010 Actual
2,255,719 78.0%
302,157
6,076 2,851 1,341,427 51.0%
391,228 77.5% 58.3%
768 94.0%
33
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FY 2011 Actual
3,114,969 75.0%
880,048
6,717 3,044 1,408,736 44.0%
291,940 99.1% 60.2%
790 93.0%
6
5,917

FY 2012 Actual
3,380,869 70.0%
1,018,457
7,239 3,359 1,503,242 68.0%
246,204 99.0% 62.0%
829 85.0%
3
8,423

FY 2013 Actual
3,672,617 62.0%
1,247,815
6,890 3,204 1,514,010 48.0%
250,800 99.9% 51.0%
845 83.0%
10
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Department of Driver Services

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Customer Service Support License Issuance Regulatory Compliance SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Federal Recovery Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Department of Driver Services
Department Financial Summary

FY 2012 Expenditures
$10,186,300
53,174,855
1,452,875
$64,814,030
$64,814,030

FY 2013 Expenditures
$9,981,063
56,276,982
1,379,823
$67,637,868
$67,637,868

FY 2014 Current Budget
$9,715,309
52,419,358
1,372,261
$63,506,928
$63,506,928

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$9,715,309

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$9,866,580

52,419,358

54,366,128

1,372,261

1,401,277

$63,506,928

$65,633,985

$63,506,928

$65,633,985

2,210,195 297,734
3,455,437 $5,963,366 58,850,664 $58,850,664

2,943,358 125,158
3,687,190 $6,755,706 60,882,162 $60,882,162

0 0 2,844,121 $2,844,121 60,662,807 $60,662,807

0 0 2,844,121 $2,844,121 60,662,807 $60,662,807

0 0 2,844,121 $2,844,121 62,789,864 $62,789,864

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Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Customer Service Support State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
License Issuance State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Regulatory Compliance State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

Department of Driver Services
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2014 Current Budget
$60,662,807 $60,662,807
2,844,121 $2,844,121 $63,506,928
FY 2014 Current Budget
$9,214,452 500,857
$9,715,309
$50,591,523 1,827,835
$52,419,358
$856,832 515,429
$1,372,261

Changes $2,127,057 $2,127,057 0 $0 $2,127,057

FY 2015 Recommendation
$62,789,864 $62,789,864
2,844,121 $2,844,121 $65,633,985

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$151,271 0
$151,271

$9,365,723 500,857
$9,866,580

$1,946,770 0
$1,946,770

$52,538,293 1,827,835
$54,366,128

$29,016 0
$29,016

$885,848 515,429
$1,401,277

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Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and

Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care BRroilgehs,tRfreosmpotnhseibSitlaitriet:sG,aenodrgOiargDaenpizaarttmionentofEarlyCareandLearning and Learning is primarily responsible for meeting the child care and early education needs of Georgia's children ages birth through five. It administers the nationally recognized pre-kindergarten program, licenses and registers child care centers and home-based child care, administers the federal child care subsidy program and federal nutrition programs, and houses the Head Start Collaboration Office.
Bright from the Start also works to enhance the quality, availability, and affordability of early care and education made possible through federal quality child care earmarked funds and works collaboratively with Georgia child care resource and referral agencies and other organizations throughout the state. Health and safety, quality, and organizational excellence are the agency's guiding principles.
Training and professional development are integral parts of all programs administered by Bright from the Start. The agency coordinates training and technical assistance for approximately 15,000 child care workers, early education providers, and program sponsors annually.
PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM
Georgia's lottery-funded, voluntary, universal PreKindergarten Program currently serves approximately 84,000 students in over 3,800 classes. Georgia's Pre-K Program is one of the largest and most comprehensive Pre-K programs in the nation and continues to be a model for other states.

Pre-K is offered in public school systems as well as through private child care centers. Children four years of age on September 1st of the current school year whose parents are Georgia residents are eligible to attend Georgia's Pre-K Program.
CHILD CARE SERVICES
Child Care Services is responsible for licensing and registering approximately 2,973 child care learning centers, over 2,592 family day care homes, 306 informal care providers, and 246 group day care homes.
Child Care Services supports child care programs through monitoring, technical assistance, and training to assure safe and healthy environments and improve the quality of education services to children. Licensing staff provide information to parents about Georgia child care programs and provide consumer education to child care providers on the age appropriate development and care of young children according to established standards.
Child Care Services also provides regular customerfocused licensing orientation sessions for prospective child care programs and processes criminal record checks on all child care facility administrators.
NUTRITION SERVICES
The Nutrition Services program is responsible for administering the United States Department of Agriculture's

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Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) for Georgia. The goal of these programs is to ensure that low-income children and adults throughout Georgia have access to nutritious meals while they are in a day care setting and during the summer when school is not in session. Through these programs, nearly 82 million meals are served annually to eligible children. Nutrition Services provides healthy eating and physical activity training and resources for parents and providers through the USDA programs and Caregivers Promoting Healthy Habits Program.
QUALITY INITIATIVES
The Quality Initiatives program administers the federal Child Care and Development funds to improve the quality, affordability, and accessibility of child care for children and families. In partnership with internal and external resources, the Quality Initiatives program implements innovative

strategies that focus on improving the quality of early education, child care, and nutrition for young children. The division oversees the Child Care Resource and Referral System, the Parent Call Center, and the Scholarships and Incentives programs. In addition, a specially trained Infant and Toddler Network conduct training statewide on quality infant and toddler care.
The Quality Initiatives program has recently launched a voluntary Quality Rating and Improvement System in Georgia. Additionally, the child care subsidy program is working to implement a tiered reimbursement system to further encourage parents to select quality rated child care settings for their children.
AUTHORITY
Title 20-1A of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and

Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
FY 2015 Program Budgets

FY 2015 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Lottery Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds Child Care and Development Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Recovery Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL RECOVERY FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2014 Current Budget
$55,451,852 312,173,630 $367,625,482
96,773,342 102,632,009 122,462,400 $321,867,751
846,338 $846,338
140,000 $140,000 $690,479,571

Changes $41,636
2,126,402 $2,168,038
0 0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $2,168,038

FY 2015 Recommendation
$55,493,488 314,300,032 $369,793,520
96,773,342 102,632,009 122,462,400 $321,867,751
846,338 $846,338
140,000 $140,000 $692,647,609

Child Care Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate, license, and train child care providers; to support the
infant and toddler and afterschool networks; and to provide inclusion services for children with disabilities. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change

$31,163 10,473
$41,636

Nutrition Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that USDA-compliant meals are served to eligible
children and adults in day care settings and to eligible youth during the summer.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Pre-Kindergarten Program Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding, training, technical assistance, and oversight
of Pre-Kindergarten programs operated by public and private providers throughout the state and to improve the quality of early learning and increase school readiness for Georgia's four-year-olds. Recommended Change:
Lottery Funds 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change

$79,508 3,620
2,043,274 $2,126,402

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FY 2015 Program Budgets

Quality Initiatives
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to implement innovative strategies and programs that focus on improving the quality of and access to early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Child Care Services
1. Percentage of licensed child care learning centers, group day care homes, and family day care homes that are compliant with licensing rules
2. Number of licensing, monitoring, technical assistance, and complaint investigation visits to child care learning centers, group day care homes, and family day care homes each fiscal year in order to increase compliance and raise quality
3. Number of audit findings
4. Percentage of weekly Child Care Subsidy Payments processed electronically
Nutrition
1. Number of feeding sites per fiscal year for both the Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program, which is a result of further outreach and training efforts
2. Number of meals served per year by providers in the Child and Adult Care Food Program and the Summer Food Service Program
3. Percentage of accurately submitted monthly claims reimbursed within 10 days of receipt
Pre-Kindergarten Program
1. Georgia Pre-Kindergarten program enrollment
2. Number of children on Pre-Kindergarten waiting list
3. Percentage of classrooms implementing the Work Sampling System online in order to monitor and report student progress
4. Percentage of children enrolled in a Georgia's Pre-K classroom utilizing Work Sampling Online (WSO) rated as "in process" or "proficient" on at least 80% of the Work Sampling System (WSS) Language and Literacy Indicators
5. Percentage of children enrolled in a Georgia's Pre-K classroom utilizing Work Sampling System (WSO) rated as "in process" or "proficient" on at least 80% of the WSS Mathematics indicators
Quality Initiatives
1. Number of compliant licensed early care and education programs that participate in the Quality Rating and Improvement System in order to improve quality
2. Percentage of INCENTIVES Program participants who increased their education level from the initial credential/degree earned

FY 2010 Actual
81.0% 14,667
0 N/A 5,956 86,001,243 99.0% 81,068 7,259 9.6% N/A
N/A
906 10.0%

FY 2011 Actual
88.0% 19,019
0 N/A 6,310 85,200,000 97.0% 82,608 8,503 27.0% 94.0%
91.0%
1,411 9.3%

FY 2012 Actual
92.0% 13,045
0 94.0% 6,280 80,667,591 98.0% 82,868 6,214 53.3% 92.0%
92.0%
751 10.2%

FY 2013 Actual
88.0% 11,800
0 96.0% 6,036 80,987,968 98.0% 81,683 6,883 82.8% 93.2%
93.6%
1,111 10.7%

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Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Child Care Services Nutrition Pre-Kindergarten Program Quality Initiatives SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Federal Recovery Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL Lottery Funds State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2012 Expenditures
$8,124,340 117,884,856 289,497,218
20,381,909 $435,888,323 $435,888,323

FY 2013 Expenditures
$202,851,788 122,123,779 294,134,004 25,209,776
$644,319,347 $644,319,347

FY 2014 Current Budget
$230,872,203 122,000,000 312,336,030 25,271,338
$690,479,571 $690,479,571

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$230,872,203

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$230,913,839

122,000,000

122,000,000

312,336,030

314,462,432

24,965,342

25,271,338

$690,173,575

$692,647,609

$690,173,575

$692,647,609

143,997,354 1,411,356 53,923
$145,462,633 289,222,657 1,203,033
$290,425,690

293,412,831 2,960,822 210,196
$296,583,849 293,939,678 53,795,820
$347,735,498

321,867,751 846,338 140,000
$322,854,089 312,173,630 55,451,852
$367,625,482

321,867,751 540,342 140,000
$322,548,093 312,173,630 55,451,852
$367,625,482

321,867,751 846,338 140,000
$322,854,089 314,300,032 55,493,488
$369,793,520

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Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and

Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Lottery Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds Child Care and Development Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Recovery Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL RECOVERY FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Child Care Services State General Funds CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds Child Care and Development Block Grant Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Nutrition Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Pre-Kindergarten Program Lottery Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Quality Initiatives Child Care and Development Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Recovery Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2014 Current Budget
$55,451,852 312,173,630 $367,625,482
96,773,342 102,632,009 122,462,400 $321,867,751
846,338 $846,338
140,000 $140,000 $690,479,571
FY 2014 Current Budget
$55,451,852 96,773,342 78,632,009 15,000
$230,872,203
$122,000,000 $122,000,000
$312,173,630 162,400
$312,336,030
$24,000,000 300,000 846,338 125,000
$25,271,338

Changes $41,636
2,126,402 $2,168,038
0 0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $2,168,038

FY 2015 Recommendation
$55,493,488 314,300,032 $369,793,520
96,773,342 102,632,009 122,462,400 $321,867,751
846,338 $846,338
140,000 $140,000 $692,647,609

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$41,636 0 0 0
$41,636

$55,493,488 96,773,342 78,632,009 15,000
$230,913,839

$0

$122,000,000

$0

$122,000,000

$2,126,402 0
$2,126,402

$314,300,032 162,400
$314,462,432

$0

$24,000,000

0

300,000

0

846,338

0

125,000

$0

$25,271,338

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Department of Economic Development
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Department of Economic Development (DEcD) DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibEciloitnieosm,aincdDOevreglaonpizmaetinotn administers programs that promote and encourage the development of tourism and business in the state.
GLOBAL COMMERCE
The Recruitment, Expansion, and Retention program 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 division coordinates the operations of the 10 international offices throughout the world which are primarily responsible for business recruitment and export assistance to Georgia companies.
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.
The International Relations and Trade program 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 assists small and medium-sized businesses involved in exporting with 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 export assistance provided by the agency's international offices.
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 around 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 that 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

Attached for Administrative Purposes Only
Georgia Medical Center Authority Georgia Ports Authority George L. Smith, III World Congress Center

Board of Economic Development
Commissioner

Chief Operating Officer

Tourism
Georgia Research Alliance

Global Commerce

Marketing and Communications

Film, Music, Digital
Entertainment

International Affairs

Georgia Council for the Arts

Government Relations and
Policy

Chief Financial Officer

Budget
Human Resources

Financial Services
Technology

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Department of Economic Development

Department of Economic Development
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

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.
ITO and DEcD support 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.
ITO and DEcD also support the Georgia Research Alliance (GRA). This program is charged with investing in university-based research opportunities. Its three primary funding initiatives are the Eminent Scholars program, the Distinguished Investigator program, and the Commercialization and Venture Lab program.
The office broadened its focus to concentrate on business development for strategic industries by working with the Centers of Innovation, technology industry business associations, by attending strategic industry shows, and trade missions.
FILM, MUSIC, and DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT
The Film, Music, and Digital Entertainment Office develops and promotes the state's film, television, commercial and music video production, and music recording industries. The office actively pursues entertainment industry prospects through direct mail, prospect visits, advertising, and trade show participation.
Staff provides location scouting and on-location assistance to production companies, television networks and Hollywood studios, and coordinates the filming needs of companies with other state agencies and local governments. The office introduces prospects and customers to Georgia's diverse filming locations, production resources, workforce, suppliers and available incentives. 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.
The office works to attract and develop new entertainment company locations, relocations and expansions of indigenous entertainment companies in Georgia. Growing Georgia's entertainment workforce through job creation and driving new dollars into the state's economy are the division's top priorities.
TOURISM
The state cultivates visits by tourists through cuttingedge marketing programs and by helping communities and businesses develop new or improved tourism products that leverage Georgia's unique assets. Through its network of regional representatives, it also assists the state's communities and attractions in reaching potential travelers to their areas. The Division works in partnership with local and regional tourism organizations in the development of tourism products and promotions.
COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS
Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) empowers the state arts industry to develop a thriving, vibrant population that is rich in civic participation, cultural development and economic prosperity. As a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, the program works with communities, local government, and arts organizations to educate and encourage use of arts as a tool for economic development. This includes focusing on the significant return made on the investment of integrating the arts and tourism industries; highlighting the benefits of connecting creative sector workers with industries reliant upon innovation; and illustrating how arts education significantly improves student learning and workforce development. Through grant funding, programs and services delivered statewide, GCA builds the capacity of this vital industry, preserves our cultural heritage and creates increased access to high quality arts experiences.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
The following agencies are administratively attached to DEcD: Georgia Medical Center Authority, Georgia Ports Authority, Georgia World Congress Center.
AUTHORITY
Title 50-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Economic Development
FY 2015 Program Budgets

FY 2015 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2014 Current Budget
$33,247,304 3,191,917
$36,439,221 659,400
$659,400 $37,098,621

Changes $422,981
(1,296,931) ($873,950) 73,361,918 $73,361,918 $72,487,968

FY 2015 Recommendation
$33,670,285 1,894,986
$35,565,271 74,021,318
$74,021,318 $109,586,589

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to influence, affect, and enhance economic development in
Georgia and provide information to people and companies to promote the state. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Total Change

$64,157 23,477
4,538 $92,172

Film, Video, and Music Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase industry awareness of Georgia business
opportunities, financial incentives, infrastructure resources, and natural resources in order to attract film, video, music, and electronic gaming industry projects and businesses to the state. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change

$12,220 4,621
$16,841

Georgia Council for the Arts Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations, fund grants and services for
non-profit arts and cultural organizations, and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol Galleries. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change

$7,638 2,609
$10,247

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Department of Economic Development

Department of Economic Development
FY 2015 Program Budgets

Global Commerce

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote Georgia as a state that is appealing to businesses along with being competitive in the international trade market; recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a network of statewide and regional project managers, foreign and domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies; help develop international markets for Georgia products and attract international companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing international technical and educational assistance to businesses.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Total Change

Governor's Office of Workforce Development Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's
workforce. Recommended Change:
Other Changes 1. Transfer the Governor's Office of Workforce Development from the Office of the Governor to the
Department of Economic Development (Total Funds: $73,361,918).
Innovation and Technology Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to market and promote strategic industries to existing and
potential Georgia businesses by partnering businesses with the Centers of Innovation, research universities, incubators, and other companies. Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change
Tobacco Settlement Funds 3. Reduce funds for Distinguished Cancer Clinicians and Scientists (DCCS) to fund only existing DCCS
obligations. Total Change

Small and Minority Business Development Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist entrepreneurs and small and minority businesses by
providing technical assistance on planning, advocacy, business needs, and identifying potential markets and suppliers, and to provide assistance to local communities in growing small businesses. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change

$116,093 42,020
$158,113
Yes
$10,693 4,333
$15,026 ($1,296,931) ($1,296,931)
$15,275 5,863
$21,138

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Department of Economic Development
FY 2015 Program Budgets

Tourism

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and maintain state welcome centers, fund the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Humanities Council, and work with communities to develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Total Change

$79,432 30,012
$109,444

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Department of Economic Development

Department of Economic Development
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Film, Video, and Music 1. Amount of new direct capital investment into
the state (in millions) 2. Number of new projects initiated
3. Number of work days created by film and television production for Georgians
4. Value of tax credits certified by the Georgia Department of Economic Development
Georgia Council for the Arts 1. Percentage of Georgia's 159 counties served
by the Georgia Council for the Arts 2. Number of Georgia Council for the Arts grant
awards
Global Commerce 1. Number of jobs created
2. Amount of new direct capital investment into the state (in millions)
3. Number of brokered international transactions
4. Number of active projects initiated
5. Number of companies assisted
6. Percentage of active projects resulting in retention, relocation or expansion
7. Number of work orders
Innovation and Technology 1. Number of jobs created
2. Amount of new direct capital investment into the state (in millions)
3. Number of new projects initiated
Tourism 1. Number of visitors to the Visitor Information
Centers 2. Number of unique visitors to the Explore
Georgia website 3. Number of impressions per media dollar

FY 2010 Actual
$744
330 331,895
$171,865,421

FY 2011 Actual
$689
327 622,560
$222,211,344

FY 2012 Actual
$880
333 585,428
$231,704,930

100.0% 606

100.0% 274

100.0% 110

19,627 $4,000
235 337 832 26.0% N/A
1,881 $359
24
12,544,629 846,069 N/A

22,022 $4,000
265 360 852 33.0% 943
1,346 $69 19
12,223,698 1,194,020 N/A

24,713 $4,590
311 373 1,111 33.0% 973
4,063 $1,391
30
10,847,149 1,449,302
531,532,544

FY 2013 Actual
$934 142* 555,243 $274,800,000
100.0% 122
28,989 $5,850
413 592 1,047 28.0% 967
2,667 $225
30
14,390,683 1,646,000
483,398,528

*Due to the elimination of the Sales and Use Tax exemption, the agency is no longer able to track projects less than $500,000.

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Department of Economic Development
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Business Recruitment and
Expansion Civil War Commission Departmental Administration Film, Video, and Music Georgia Council for the Arts Global Commerce Governor's Office of Workforce
Development Innovation and Technology International Relations and
Trade Payments to Georgia Medical
Center Authority Small and Minority Business
Development Tourism SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2012 Expenditures
$10,496,174

FY 2013 Expenditures
$0

FY 2014 Current Budget
$0

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$0

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$0

10,000 3,934,517
970,611 1,604,873
0 0

0 3,958,266
916,240 1,359,659 13,982,927
0

0 4,051,771
905,693 1,245,866 10,145,635
0

0 4,051,771
905,693 1,245,866 10,145,635
0

0 4,143,943
922,534 1,256,113 10,303,748 73,361,918

13,554,222 2,732,914

13,558,710 0

10,533,628 0

10,533,628 0

9,251,723 0

175,000

122,097

0

0

0

904,366

895,214

912,002

912,002

933,140

9,534,965 $43,917,642 $43,917,642

9,266,334 $44,059,447 $44,059,447

9,304,026 $37,098,621 $37,098,621

9,304,026 $37,098,621 $37,098,621

9,413,470 $109,586,589 $109,586,589

1,445,079 3,316,642 $4,761,721 31,486,975 7,668,946 $39,155,921

1,618,217 3,138,343 $4,756,560 33,053,430 6,249,457 $39,302,887

659,400 0
$659,400 33,247,304
3,191,917 $36,439,221

659,400 0
$659,400 33,247,304
3,191,917 $36,439,221

74,021,318 0
$74,021,318 33,670,285 1,894,986
$35,565,271

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Department of Economic Development

Department of Economic Development
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Departmental Administration State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Film, Video, and Music State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Georgia Council for the Arts State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Global Commerce State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Governors Office of Workforce Development Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Innovation and Technology State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Small and Minority Business Development State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Tourism State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2014 Current Budget
$33,247,304 3,191,917
$36,439,221 659,400
$659,400 $37,098,621
FY 2014 Current Budget
$4,051,771 $4,051,771
$905,693 $905,693
$586,466 659,400
$1,245,866
$10,145,635 $10,145,635
$0 $0
$7,341,711 3,191,917
$10,533,628
$912,002 $912,002
$9,304,026 $9,304,026

Changes $422,981
(1,296,931) ($873,950) 73,361,918 $73,361,918 $72,487,968

FY 2015 Recommendation
$33,670,285 1,894,986
$35,565,271 74,021,318
$74,021,318 $109,586,589

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$92,172 $92,172

$4,143,943 $4,143,943

$16,841 $16,841

$922,534 $922,534

$10,247 0
$10,247

$596,713 659,400
$1,256,113

$158,113 $158,113

$10,303,748 $10,303,748

$73,361,918 $73,361,918

$73,361,918 $73,361,918

$15,026 (1,296,931) ($1,281,905)

$7,356,737 1,894,986
$9,251,723

$21,138 $21,138

$933,140 $933,140

$109,444 $109,444

$9,413,470 $9,413,470

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Department of Education
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The State Board of Education establishes policies that DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibEdiliuticeast,ioanndOrganization the Georgia Department of Education administers under the direction of the State Superintendent of Schools. The department disburses state education funds, provides technical assistance and support services to local school systems, operates three state schools for hearing and visually impaired students, and provides intensive assistance to local schools identified as needing improvement.
There are 195 state funded local education agencies in the state (180 school systems and 15 state commission charter schools) operating more than 2,263 schools. These schools are primarily funded through the Quality Basic Education (QBE) formula - a partnership between the state and local school systems that provides over $8 billion in funding for education.
CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT
The Department of Education transitioned from the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) to the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards (CCGPS) for the subject areas of English/language arts and mathematics. These standards were adopted by the Department of Education for all of Georgia's K-12 public schools and implemented for the 2012-2013 school year.
CCGPS align with college and career readiness standards that will help prepare Georgia's students with the knowledge and skills they need in education and training after high school. The standards are internationally benchmarked and

will help ensure that Georgia's students are globally competitive. The CCGPS are consistent with rigorous high school diploma requirements for all students.
In addition to providing 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 Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) through grants totaling $92.1 million.
In an effort to expand educational opportunities for all students in Georgia, the department offers a variety of digital experiences through Georgia Virtual Learning. These experiences include the opportunity to take courses through the Georgia Virtual School, recover credit through Georgia Credit Recovery, and access aligned digital content through a blended learning model. All courses and content provided through Georgia Virtual Learning are aligned to the Georgia Performance Standards and Common Core in the core content areas, foreign language, business electives and Advanced Placement. State funding has successfully supported over 17,000 course enrollments for the 2012-2013 school year.
SUPPORTING LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEMS
The Department administers funds and provides technical assistance for school improvement. As part of Georgia's flexibility waiver from the U.S. Department of

State Board of Education

State Superintendent of Schools

Chief Academic Officer

School Improvement

Curriculum, Instruction and
Assessment

State Operated Schools

Race to the Top Implementation

External Affairs and Policy

Technology Services

Finance and Business
Operations

Legal Services

Communications

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Department of Education

Department of Education
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

Education, Georgia developed the Georgia College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) which provides a more in-depth analysis of student performance and progress than the previous AYP determination. The School Improvement program continues to offer a wide array of services ranging from professional learning, data analysis, planning and organization, and instructional best practices for schools not meeting standards.
The Department of Education also provides funding and support for many state and federal grant programs including

Title I Part A, Migrant Education, McKinney-Vento Homeless Education, Rural Education, Neglected and Delinquent Education, 21st Century Community Learning Centers, Striving Reader Comprehensive Literacy, Teacher and Leader Effectiveness, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Pupil Transportation, Equalization, and Career, Technical and Agricultural Education.
AUTHORITY
Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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FY 2015 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Recovery Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL RECOVERY FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Department of Education
FY 2015 Program Budgets

FY 2014 Current Budget
$7,409,293,094 $7,409,293,094
1,643,907,471 $1,643,907,471
44,117,550 $44,117,550
5,395,610 $5,395,610 $9,102,713,725

Changes $542,427,618
$542,427,618 0
$0 0
$0 0
$0 $542,427,618

FY 2015 Recommendation
$7,951,720,712 $7,951,720,712
1,643,907,471 $1,643,907,471
44,117,550 $44,117,550
5,395,610 $5,395,610 $9,645,141,343

Agricultural Education Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems with developing and funding
agricultural education programs, and to provide afterschool and summer educational and leadership opportunities for students. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Total Change

$1,697 2,356 427
$4,480

Business and Finance Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for business, finance, facilities,
and pupil transportation. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
4. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Total Change

$120,541 1,355
42,777
9,049 $173,722

Central Office Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the State Board of
Education, Departmental programs, and local school systems. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
4. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Total Change

$78,692 6,841
20,642
6,131 $112,306

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Department of Education

Department of Education
FY 2015 Program Budgets
Charter Schools Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize charter schools and charter systems and to provide
funds for competitive grants for planning, implementation, facilities, and operations of those entities. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. 3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. Total Change
Communities in Schools Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support Performance Learning Centers and maintain a
network of local affiliate organizations across the state, and to partner with other state and national organizations to support student success in school and beyond. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Curriculum Development Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide, standards-based curriculum to guide
instruction and assessment, and to provide training and instructional resources to teachers for implementing this curriculum. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%. 3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. 4. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. Total Change
Federal Programs Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal
funds to school systems. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

$9,656 1,854 512
$12,022
$0 $0
$37,749 3,185
15,841 3,118
$59,893
$0 $0

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Department of Education
FY 2015 Program Budgets

Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic
Support (GNETS), which provides services, education, and resources for students ages three to twenty-one with autism or severe emotional behavioral problems and their families. Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from
12.28% to 13.15%. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2014. 3. Increase funds for training and experience.
Total Change
Other Changes 4. Reflect a change in the program name from "Severely Emotional Disturbed (SED)" to "Georgia Network
for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS)."
Georgia Virtual School Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the accessibility and breadth of course offerings so
that Georgia students can recover credits, access supplementary resources, enhance their studies, or earn additional credits in a manner not involving on-site interaction with a teacher. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
4. Increase funds for course development.
Total Change

$399,346 526,102
1,098,237 $2,023,685
Yes
$1,767 23,567 38,768 800,000 $864,102

Governor's Honors Program Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide gifted high school students a summer program of
challenging and enriching educational opportunities not usually available during the regular school year. Recommended Change:
1. Reflect an Executive Order signed July 26, 2013 to transfer the Governor's Honors Program to the Governor's Office of Student Achievement. Total Change

($961,934) ($961,934)

Information Technology Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage enterprise technology for the department, provide
internet access to local school systems, support data collection and reporting needs, and support technology programs that assist local school systems. Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$136,239 4,404

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3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. 4. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2014. 5. Increase funds for application development and support and systems training for local school systems.
Total Change Other Changes 6. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.
Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives, including children in residential
education facilities and sparsity grants. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Increase funds for Sparsity Grants for 34 newly qualified schools. 4. Increase funds for enrollment growth in Residential Treatment Centers.
Total Change
Nutrition Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and
resources, so local program personnel can deliver meals that support nutritional well-being and performance at school and comply with federal standards. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%. 3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. 4. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. Total Change
Preschool Handicapped Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide early educational services to three- and four-year-old
students with disabilities so that they enter school better prepared to succeed. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Increase funds for training and experience. Total Change

11,066 51,696 982,240 $1,185,645
Yes
$32,579 43,088
2,516,320 303,947
$2,895,934
$2,514 1,118 2,847 341
$6,820
$186,173 245,367 443,894
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Quality Basic Education Equalization Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems
ranking below the statewide average of per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for the Equalization Grant.
Total Change

Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share Purpose: The purpose of this program is to recognize the required local portion of the Quality Basic Education
program as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-164. Recommended Change:
1. Adjust funds for the Local Five Mill Share.
Total Change

Quality Basic Education Program Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide formula funds to school systems based on full time
equivalent students for the instruction of students in grades K-12 as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-161. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
2. Increase funds for enrollment growth and training and experience.
3. Increase funds for differentiated pay for newly certified math and science teachers.
4. Increase funds for charter systems grants.
5. Adjust funds for School Nurses.
6. Increase funds for Special Needs Scholarships to meet projected need.
7. Increase funds for Move on When Ready.
8. Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction in order to provide local educational authorities the flexibility to eliminate teacher furlough days, increase instructional days, and increase teacher salaries. Total Change

Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs)

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia's sixteen Regional Education Service Agencies with funds to assist local school systems with improving the effectiveness of their educational programs by providing curriculum consultation, skill enhancement, professional development, technology training, and other shared services.

Recommended Change:

State General Funds 1. Increase funds for Positive Behavior and Intervention Supports (PBIS) trainers.

Total Change

Other Changes 2. Redirect funds ($720,000) for Education Technology Centers to RESA English/Language Arts Specialists.

$7,636,381 $7,636,381
$28,852,920 $28,852,920
$57,409,965 101,151,028
1,023,346 1,817,517 1,309,490 8,602,638
146,160 314,295,574 $485,755,718
$560,000 $560,000
Yes

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School Improvement

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide research, technical assistance, resources, teacher professional learning, and leadership training for low-performing schools and local educational agencies to help them design and implement school improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and overall student achievement.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
4. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

5. Increase funds to provide additional support for school improvement.

Total Change

State Charter School Commission Administration

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to focus on the development and support of state charter schools in order to better meet the growing and diverse needs of students in this state and to further ensure that state charter schools of the highest academic quality are approved and supported throughout the state in an efficient manner.

Recommended Change:

1. No change. Total Change

State Interagency Transfers Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to pass through funding for special education services in other
state agencies, teachers' retirement, and vocational funding for the post-secondary vocational education agency. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

State Schools Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare sensory-impaired and multi-disabled students to
become productive citizens by providing a learning environment addressing their academic, vocational, and social development. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
4. Increase funds for training and experience.
Total Change

$90,837 6,637
38,517 682
131,521 $268,194
$0 $0
$0 $0
$315,672 41,132
153,677 325,327 $835,808

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Technology/Career Education Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to equip students with academic, vocational, technical, and
leadership skills and to extend learning opportunities beyond the traditional school day and year. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from
12.28% to 13.15%. 3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2014. 4. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Total Change
Testing Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the statewide student assessment program and
provide related testing instruments and training to local schools. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from
12.28% to 13.15%. 3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2014. 4. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. 5. Provide funds for PSAT administration. 6. Increase funds for test redevelopment for the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests and the End of
Course Tests. Total Change
Tuition for Multi-handicapped Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to partially reimburse school systems for private residential
placements when the school system is unable to provide an appropriate program for a multihandicapped student. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change

$19,681 2,818
10,290 1,791
$34,580
$21,094 5,216
13,127 2,471
1,190,000 10,000,000 $11,231,908
$0 $0

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Department of Education
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Agricultural Education 1. Grades 6-12 student enrollment in Extended
Day/Year programs 2. Number of schools providing Extended Day/
Year programs 3. Percentage of performance standards met on
the Area Teacher program of work evaluation
Charter Schools 1. Number of charter schools
2. Number of charter school petitions reviewed by the Georgia Department of Education
3. Number of students enrolled in charter schools
4. Charter school student graduation rate
5. Number of approved charter systems operating
Communities in Schools 1. Number of at-risk students receiving intensive
services 2. Graduation rate for students served by
Communities In Schools 3. Percentage of school districts with campuses
participating in Communities In Schools
Curriculum Development 1. Number of resources developed to support
implementation of curricular standards (resources include standards, framework components, videos, and remediation support) 2. Number of teachers attending curriculum and instruction training sessions
Georgia Virtual School 1. Total number of courses offered
2. Number of enrollments (in half-year segments)
3. Percentage of students passing the appropriate End of Course Test for courses that require such a test
Information Technology Services 1. Average bandwidth allocated per school
expressed in megabits per second 2. Percentage of classrooms with internet
connection
Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants 1. Number of students served in residential
treatment facilities 2. Average educational cost per student served
in a residential treatment center 3. Percentage of students enrolled in a
residential treatment facility with an Individualized Education Program

FY 2010 Actual
30,269 274
95.0%
96 67 48,344 80.0%
4
15,108 81.0% 30.6%
390
5,943
91 8,893 84.0%
3 91.0%
986 $3,661.00
N/A

FY 2011 Actual
31,525 281
98.0%
101 87
50,926 66.4%
8
17,570 93.2% 30.0%
320
7,112
114 9,441 88.0%
3 97.2%
862 $4,130.00
N/A

FY 2012 Actual
34,158 289
98.0%
110 24
58,611 60.1%
14
14,539 82.5% 26.1%
591
17,875
126 13,578 87.0%
3 96.3%
821 $4,573.00
45.0%

FY 2013 Actual
35,563 284
98.0%
108 66
63,389 61.9%
16
10,092 86.9% 26.1%
542
19,235
132 16,538 87.0%
3 89.2%
748 $5,122.00
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Department of Education
Performance Measures

Quality Basic Education Program 1. Number of FTEs (i.e., students)
2. Statewide high school graduation rate (cohort method)
3. Statewide high school dropout rate
4. Number of students served by the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship
5. Average scholarship award per student participating in the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship
6. Average number of buses operated daily
7. Average number of students transported daily
8. Number of school nurses and school nurse assistants
9. Average number of students served by a school nurse or nurse assistant
Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs) 1. Number of teachers/ school staff earning
Professional Learning Units, through courses and workshops 2. Number of teachers/ school staff attending other professional learning activities 3. Number of technology focused trainings conducted 4. Number of PLUs earned through RESA courses and workshops
State Schools 1. Number of students enrolled at Atlanta Area
School for the Deaf 2. Number of students enrolled at Georgia
Academy for the Blind 3. Number of students enrolled at Georgia
School for the Deaf
Technology/Career Education 1. Total student enrollment in grades 6-12
2. Number of professional development workshops for teachers
3. Graduation rate for Career, Technology, and Agricultural Education concentrators
Testing 1. Number of Criterion-Referenced Competency
Tests (CRCT) administered 2. Number of End-of-Course Tests (EOCT)
administered 3. Number of students taking AP exams
4. Percentage of students statewide who obtained a score of three (3) or higher on advanced placement exams

FY 2010 Actual
1,641,396 64.0% 3.6% 2,068
$6,342.00
15,496 1,052,706
1,694 946
34,148
22,163 N/A
34,148
196 119 111
554,850 620
91.8%
4,612,691 950,029 63,597 52.6%

FY 2011 Actual
1,650,981 67.4% 3.7% 2,529
$6,880.00
15,035 1,031,415
1,647 973
25,685
23,706 N/A
25,685
205 114 110
528,425 396
90.3%
3,819,099 924,887 64,315 54.5%

FY 2012 Actual
1,656,992 69.7% 2.8% 2,965
$6,740.00
15,019 1,034,828
1,668 972
27,978
88,372 66,571 27,978
202 127 121
534,417 227
87.2%
3,826,136 967,578 69,495 56.0%

FY 2013 Actual
1,679,589 71.5% 2.6% 3,229
$5,747.00
14,932 1,037,493
1,628 1,095
23,067
54,161 115,149
60,007
183 118 110
559,943 530 N/A
3,818,433 965,629 74,293 55.0%

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Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Agricultural Education
Business and Finance Administration
Central Office
Charter Schools
Communities in Schools
Curriculum Development
Federal Programs
Georgia Learning Resources System (GLRS)
Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS)
Georgia Virtual School
Georgia Youth Science and Technology
Governor's Honors Program
Information Technology Services
Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants
Nutrition
Preschool Handicapped
Pupil Transportation
Quality Basic Education Equalization
Quality Basic Education Equalization - Special Project
Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share
Quality Basic Education Program
Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs)
School Improvement
School Nurses
State Charter School Commission Administration
State Interagency Transfers
State Schools
Technology/Career Education
Testing
Tuition for Multi-handicapped
SUBTOTAL
Total Funds

FY 2012 Expenditures
$8,919,827
0

FY 2013 Expenditures
$8,377,252
0

FY 2014 Current Budget
$8,298,566
7,142,848

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$8,298,566

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$8,303,046

7,142,848

7,316,570

72,560,532 7,912,661 914,438 989,419
1,379,412,172 7,887,266

95,825,086 7,066,942 913,100 1,170,687
1,321,771,010 7,720,506

28,006,261 5,101,290 933,100 6,032,007
1,013,433,450 0

28,006,261 5,101,290 933,100 6,032,007
1,013,433,450 0

28,118,567 5,113,312 933,100 6,091,900
1,013,433,450 0

77,640,432

74,437,860

68,143,747

68,143,747

70,167,432

6,450,128 141,120
946,737 3,298,768
6,386,040
618,816,199 27,891,099
152,704,475 436,158,579
4,999,998

7,629,209 144,000
941,301 3,321,705
6,420,148
642,124,330 28,412,355 0
436,158,586
0

5,475,052 0
961,934 17,332,919
6,754,029
602,790,841 29,176,324 0
474,433,734
0

5,475,052 0
0 17,332,919
6,754,029
602,790,841 29,176,324 0
474,433,734
0

6,339,154 0
0 18,518,564
9,649,963
602,797,661 30,051,758 0
482,070,115
0

(1,697,504,764) (1,704,005,349) (1,702,793,044) (1,702,793,044)

7,917,299,661

8,349,356,444

8,393,652,806

8,393,652,806

8,510,797

8,425,689

8,425,704

8,425,704

5,006,808 25,871,530
0

5,105,484 0
129,658

10,633,263 0
2,031,821

10,633,263 0
2,031,821

28,240,646 26,739,125 39,580,810 27,646,540
1,551,946 $9,196,972,989 $9,196,972,989

26,669,187 27,376,129 37,614,171 27,604,523
1,551,946 $9,422,261,959 $9,422,261,959

22,721,078 25,937,162 34,078,013 32,458,874
1,551,946 $9,102,713,725 $9,102,713,725

22,721,078 25,937,162 34,078,013 32,458,874
1,551,946 $9,101,751,791 $9,101,751,791

(1,673,940,124)
8,879,408,524
8,985,704
10,901,457 0
2,031,821
22,721,078 26,772,970 34,112,593 43,690,782
1,551,946 $9,645,141,343 $9,645,141,343

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Department of Education
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Less: Federal Funds Federal Recovery Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL RSR for K-12 State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2012 Expenditures

FY 2013 Expenditures

FY 2014 Current Budget

FY 2015

FY 2015

Agency Request

Governor's

Total

Recommendation

1,940,737,666 154,630,042 41,841,991
$2,137,209,699 165,586,473
6,894,176,817 $7,059,763,290

1,937,436,689 119,102,382 39,926,827
$2,096,465,898 0
7,325,796,061 $7,325,796,061

1,643,907,471 44,117,550 5,395,610
$1,693,420,631 0
7,409,293,094 $7,409,293,094

1,643,907,471 44,117,550 5,395,610
$1,693,420,631 0
7,408,331,160 $7,408,331,160

1,643,907,471 44,117,550 5,395,610
$1,693,420,631 0
7,951,720,712 $7,951,720,712

The Governor's Honors Program was transferred by Executive Order to the Governor's Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) on July 26, 2013. Budget information is reflected under the Office of the Governor.

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Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Recovery Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL RECOVERY FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Agricultural Education State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Business and Finance Administration State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Central Office State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Charter Schools State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Communities in Schools State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Curriculum Development State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Federal Programs Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Recovery Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Georgia Virtual School State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2014 Current Budget
$7,409,293,094 $7,409,293,094
1,643,907,471 $1,643,907,471
44,117,550 $44,117,550
5,395,610 $5,395,610 $9,102,713,725
FY 2014 Current Budget
$8,005,227 293,339
$8,298,566
$7,106,636 36,212
$7,142,848
$3,818,439 24,187,822 $28,006,261
$2,001,290 3,100,000
$5,101,290
$933,100 $933,100
$3,401,648 2,630,359
$6,032,007
$970,549,849 42,883,601
$1,013,433,450
$60,103,747 8,040,000
$68,143,747
$3,068,852 2,406,200
$5,475,052

Changes $542,427,618
$542,427,618 0
$0 0
$0 0
$0 $542,427,618

FY 2015 Recommendation
$7,951,720,712 $7,951,720,712
1,643,907,471 $1,643,907,471
44,117,550 $44,117,550
5,395,610 $5,395,610 $9,645,141,343

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$4,480 0
$4,480

$8,009,707 293,339
$8,303,046

$173,722 0
$173,722

$7,280,358 36,212
$7,316,570

$112,306 0
$112,306

$3,930,745 24,187,822 $28,118,567

$12,022 0
$12,022

$2,013,312 3,100,000
$5,113,312

$0

$933,100

$0

$933,100

$59,893 0
$59,893

$3,461,541 2,630,359
$6,091,900

$0

$970,549,849

0

42,883,601

$0

$1,013,433,450

$2,023,685 0
$2,023,685
$864,102 0
$864,102

$62,127,432 8,040,000
$70,167,432
$3,932,954 2,406,200
$6,339,154

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Department of Education
Program Budget Financial Summary

Governor's Honors Program State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Information Technology Services State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Nutrition State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Preschool Handicapped State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Quality Basic Education Equalization State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Quality Basic Education Program State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs) State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
School Improvement State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Recovery Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
State Charter School Commission Administration Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
State Interagency Transfers State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
State Schools State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2014 Current Budget
$961,934 $961,934
$16,027,384 1,305,535
$17,332,919
$6,754,029 $6,754,029
$22,847,313 579,943,528 $602,790,841
$29,176,324 $29,176,324
$474,433,734 $474,433,734
($1,702,793,044) ($1,702,793,044)
$8,393,652,806 $8,393,652,806
$8,425,704 $8,425,704
$5,957,474 3,441,840 1,233,949
$10,633,263
$2,031,821 $2,031,821
$8,097,963 14,623,115 $22,721,078
$24,979,573 957,589
$25,937,162

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

($961,934)

$0

($961,934)

$0

$1,185,645 0
$1,185,645

$17,213,029 1,305,535
$18,518,564

$2,895,934 $2,895,934

$9,649,963 $9,649,963

$6,820 0
$6,820

$22,854,133 579,943,528 $602,797,661

$875,434 $875,434

$30,051,758 $30,051,758

$7,636,381 $7,636,381

$482,070,115 $482,070,115

$28,852,920 $28,852,920

($1,673,940,124) ($1,673,940,124)

$485,755,718 $485,755,718

$8,879,408,524 $8,879,408,524

$560,000 $560,000

$8,985,704 $8,985,704

$268,194 0 0
$268,194

$6,225,668 3,441,840 1,233,949
$10,901,457

$0

$2,031,821

$0

$2,031,821

$0

$8,097,963

0

14,623,115

$0

$22,721,078

$835,808 0
$835,808

$25,815,381 957,589
$26,772,970

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Technology/Career Education State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Testing State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Tuition for Multi-handicapped State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

Department of Education
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2014 Current Budget
$15,326,811 18,751,202
$34,078,013
$15,454,204 17,004,670
$32,458,874
$1,551,946 $1,551,946

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$34,580 0
$34,580

$15,361,391 18,751,202
$34,112,593

$11,231,908 0
$11,231,908

$26,686,112 17,004,670
$43,690,782

$0

$1,551,946

$0

$1,551,946

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Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

By statute, the staff of the Employees' Retirement ERmolpeslo,Ryeeesps'oRnestiibreilmitieens,taSnydstOemrgaonfiGzaetoiorgnia System (ERS) administers nine separate retirement systems and programs: ERS, the Legislative Retirement System (LRS), the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan (GDCP), the Georgia Judicial Retirement System (GJRS), the Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS), the State Employees' Assurance Department (SEAD), the Georgia Military Pension Fund (GMPF), Georgia's Social Security Program, and PeachState Reserves.
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 1949, the staff of ERS has administered retirement benefits for state employees in accordance with the Official Code of Georgia. Full-time employees of participating departments are required to become members of ERS as a condition of employment, 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, Department of Administrative Services Commissioner, and State Treasurer).
One member appointed by the Governor Two members appointed by the first four
members with five or more years of creditable service with ERS and One member appointed by the first six members who must not hold public office, not be an ERS member, and have at least 10 years of experience in the investment of money. The members who are not ex officio members serve 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), and who do not participate in Social Security. Both plans are placed under the administration of the ERS Board of Trustees.

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Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

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 fouryear 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 creditable service (including at least 15 years of service as a member of the National Guard), having served at least 10 consecutive years as a member of the National Guard immediately prior to discharge, and having received an honorable discharge.
PEACHSTATE RESERVES
PeachState Reserves is the deferred compensation retirement plan for the State of Georgia. Through this program employee contributions and investments in 401(k) and 457 plans are administered by AonHewitt.
AUTHORITY
Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
FY 2015 Program Budgets

FY 2015 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2014 Current Budget
$29,051,720 $29,051,720
22,604,502 $22,604,502 $51,656,222

Changes $1,313,049 $1,313,049 614,193 $614,193 $1,927,242

FY 2015 Recommendation
$30,364,769 $30,364,769
23,218,695 $23,218,695 $53,583,464

Deferred Compensation
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide excellent service to participants in the deferred compensation program for all employees of the state, giving them an effective supplement for their retirement planning.
Recommended Change:

Other Changes

1. Increase other funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share for the Employees' Retirement

Yes

System ($5,658) and for contractual services ($163,000).

Georgia Military Pension Fund Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits for
members of the Georgia National Guard. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for the annual required contribution in accordance with the most recent actuarial report. Total Change

$1,649 $1,649

Public School Employees Retirement System Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure
sound investing of system funds, and provide timely and accurate payment of retirement benefits. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for the annual required contribution in accordance with the most recent actuarial report. Total Change

$1,301,000 $1,301,000

System Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect employee and employer contributions, invest the
accumulated funds, and disburse retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries. Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Provide funding for the State's social security administration.
Total Change
Other Changes 2. Increase other funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share for the Employees' Retirement
System ($178,479) and increases in contractual services ($267,056).

$10,400 $10,400
Yes

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Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Deferred Compensation 1. Number of participants
2. Total assets under management (in millions)
3. Cost per participant per year
Georgia Military Pension Fund 1. Number of retirees and beneficiaries currently
receiving benefits 2. Total benefit payments made during fiscal
year 3. Retiree on-time processing rate
Public School Employees Retirement System 1. Number of retirees and beneficiaries currently
receiving benefits 2. Total benefit payments made during fiscal
year (in millions) 3. Retiree on-time processing rate
System Administration 1. Number of retirees and beneficiaries currently
receiving benefits 2. Total benefit payments made during fiscal
year (in millions) 3. Retiree on-time processing rate
4. Average speed to answer incoming calls (in seconds)

FY 2010 Actual
40,533 $868
$73.00
480 $489,000
N/A
13,995 $53 N/A
38,518 $1,131
N/A 44

FY 2011 Actual
42,965 $993
$73.00
568 $579,000
94.0%
14,613 $54
99.0%
40,250 $1,169 99.0%
49

FY 2012 Actual
47,320 $987
$64.00
660 $678,000
90.0%
15,106 $54
98.0%
42,053 $1,217 99.5%
56

FY 2013 Actual
51,527 $1,054 $67.00
739 $772,000
89.0%
15,742 $55
97.0%
44,546 $1,269 99.7%
82*

*FY 2013 performance is due to a 21% increase in call volume over the average call volume of the three prior fiscal years.

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Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Deferred Compensation Georgia Military Pension Fund Public School Employees
Retirement System System Administration SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2012 Expenditures
$3,020,827
1,281,784
15,884,000

FY 2013 Expenditures
$3,452,856
1,703,022
24,829,000

FY 2014 Current Budget
$3,857,127
1,891,720
27,160,000

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$4,025,785

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$4,025,785

1,893,369

1,893,369

28,461,000

28,461,000

15,684,412 $35,871,023 $35,871,023

16,589,148 $46,574,026 $46,574,026

18,747,375 $51,656,222 $51,656,222

19,192,910 $53,573,064 $53,573,064

19,203,310 $53,583,464 $53,583,464

18,705,239 $18,705,239
17,165,784 $17,165,784

20,042,004 $20,042,004
26,532,022 $26,532,022

22,604,502 $22,604,502
29,051,720 $29,051,720

23,218,695 $23,218,695
30,354,369 $30,354,369

23,218,695 $23,218,695
30,364,769 $30,364,769

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Employees' Retirement System of Georgia

Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Deferred Compensation Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Georgia Military Pension Fund State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Public School Employees Retirement System State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
System Administration State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2014 Current Budget
$29,051,720 $29,051,720
22,604,502 $22,604,502 $51,656,222
FY 2014 Current Budget
$3,857,127 $3,857,127
$1,891,720 $1,891,720
$27,160,000 $27,160,000
$0 18,747,375 $18,747,375

Changes $1,313,049 $1,313,049 614,193 $614,193 $1,927,242

FY 2015 Recommendation
$30,364,769 $30,364,769
23,218,695 $23,218,695 $53,583,464

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$168,658 $168,658

$4,025,785 $4,025,785

$1,649 $1,649

$1,893,369 $1,893,369

$1,301,000 $1,301,000

$28,461,000 $28,461,000

$10,400 445,535 $455,935

$10,400 19,192,910 $19,203,310

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Georgia Forestry Commission
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Georgia Forestry Commission is responsible for the GRoeloersg,iRaeFsoproenstsribyiClitoimesm,ainssdioOnrganization conservation of Georgia's public and private forest resources. The commission carries out this mission by protecting forests from fire, insects, and diseases, working with forest industry and landowners to manage and utilize forest resources, providing educational programs about the danger of wildfire and best management practices, and supplying high-quality tree seedlings to Georgia landowners for reforestation.
The Georgia Forestry Commission protects and manages Georgia's 24 million acres of forestland, which represents an approximate $28.9 billion asset and comprises 75% of all land in the State. The commission has four main programs: Administration, Forest Protection, Forest Management, 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 to the citizens of Georgia 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. This includes a statewide network of county and district offices supplied with staff and equipment necessary for the prevention and suppression of over 6,612 annual forest fires (10 year average). 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 that can be quickly mobilized in the early phases of a forest fire. In addition, forest rangers carry out prescribed forest fires and limit the damage they may cause.
Under State code, the Georgia Forestry Commission is responsible for all wildfires outside the unincorporated areas of our State through the Rural Fire Defense subprogram. This program ensures State coordination and cooperation with rural fire departments across the State and is the most valuable forest protection community outreach program offered by the commission. Rural Fire Defense provides low cost fire equipment, as well as, assistance with training and operations for local, mostly rural, fire departments statewide.
Through the Fire Prevention and Education Program, the commission provides information about the dangers of wildfires and their prevention and has established prevention measures such as burn permitting to encourage responsible debris burning.
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 subprogram is to provide leadership and technical assistance in establishing and maintaining

Georgia Forestry Commission

Director

Fire Prevention and Communications

Field Operations

Forest Management

Marketing and Utilization

Reforestation

Administration

Human Resources

Forest Protection

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Georgia Forestry Commission
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

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 monitoring of best management practices, and cost-share technical assistance to the forest landowner in establishing sound forestry practices. Additionally, the department conducts the management of four State-owned and two non-State owned forests through State Managed Forests.
The Commission also works to educate the public about forest resources and their contributions to the economy and the environment of Georgia through Utilization and Marketing. 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. Fifty-five Georgia counties are dependent on forestry activities, and while the number of traditional saw mills has declined, total productivity remains strong. The Forestry Commission meets requests for supporting data on local

forest inventory data from entrepreneurs that have most recently helped in the establishment and/or announcement of 22 new Bioenergy facilities in our State.
Finally, the commission collects forestry data used to inform Georgia residents and policy makers through its Forestry Inventory 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 without cost to the taxpayer. Reforestation efforts are accomplished through the commission's Tree Improvement and Tree Seedling Nursery programs. Through these programs, the commission intensively manages the State's Byromville seed orchard, where superior tree seedlings are developed, nurtured, and sold to the public for the expansion and sustainability of Georgia's 24 million acres of forested lands. Genetic tree improvement activities at the Flint and Arrowhead Breeding Centers have an added economic impact of $113,000,000 for Georgia's forest landowners and ensure the sustainability of a growing forest industry for Georgia.
AUTHORITY
Title 12-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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FY 2015 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Georgia Forestry Commission
FY 2015 Program Budgets

FY 2014 Current Budget
$30,456,519 $30,456,519
5,982,769 $5,982,769
7,045,695 $7,045,695 $43,484,983

Changes $659,349 $659,349 0 $0 0 $0 $659,349

FY 2015 Recommendation
$31,115,868 $31,115,868
5,982,769 $5,982,769
7,045,695 $7,045,695 $44,144,332

Commission Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer workforce needs, handle purchasing, accounts
receivable and payable, meet information technology needs, and provide oversight that emphasizes customer values and process innovation. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Total Change

$39,601 18,659
2,726 $60,986

Forest Management

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the stewardship of forest lands; to collect and analyze state forestry inventory data; to administer federal forestry cost share assistance programs; to study forest health and invasive species control issues; to manage state-owned forests; to educate private forest landowners and timber harvesters about best management practices; to assist communities with management of forested greenspace; to promote and obtain conservation easements; to manage Georgia's Carbon Registry; to promote retention, investment, and/or expansion of new emerging and existing forest and forest biomass industries, and, during extreme fire danger, to provide logistical, overhead, and direct fire suppression assistance to the Forest Protection program.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Total Change

$72,782 12,306
$85,088

Forest Protection

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an aggressive and efficient response and suppression of forest fires in the unincorporated areas of the State; to mitigate hazardous forest fuels; to issue burn permits, to provide statewide education in the prevention of wildfires; to perform wildfire arson investigations; to promote community wildland fire planning and protection through cooperative agreements with fire departments; to train and certify firefighters in wildland firefighting; to provide assistance and support to rural fire departments including selling wildland fire engines and tankers; and to support the Forest Management program during periods of low fire danger.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Total Change

$355,216 158,059
$513,275

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Georgia Forestry Commission

Georgia Forestry Commission
FY 2015 Program Budgets

Tree Seedling Nursery Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to produce an adequate quantity of high quality forest tree
seedlings for sale at reasonable cost to Georgia landowners.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Georgia Forestry Commission
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Forest Management 1. Number of water quality exams conducted on
logging and forestry operations 2. Number of acres covered by forest
management plans 3. Number of forested acres in the state
Forest Protection 1. Number of acres burned by wildfires
2. Average fire response time in minutes
3. Number of online and automated burn permits issued
4. Number of acres per fire fighter
5. Dollar value of property destroyed/damaged by forest fires
Tree Seedling Nursery 1. Amount of revenue generated through
seedling sales 2. Number of seedlings sold
3. Percentage of seedlings sold as compared to total seedlings grown and available in inventory for sale

FY 2010 Actual
570 497,848 24,785,100
12,792 27
505,985 62,118
$3,347,443

FY 2011 Actual
530 605,253 24,785,100
151,329 29
606,782 66,448
$10,219,695

$949,046
11,108,000 66.9%

$1,074,480
13,399,000 96.4%

FY 2012 Actual
715 824,494 24,768,234
27,163 33
714,153 66,225
$4,179,190
$814,102 10,477,739
70.8%

FY 2013 Actual
1,395 766,847 24,571,600
19,718 30
710,390 65,873
$11,938,534
$922,089 12,263,219
90.8%

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Georgia Forestry Commission

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Commission Administration Forest Management Forest Protection Tree Seedling Nursery SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Federal Recovery Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL Governor's Emergency Fund State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Georgia Forestry Commission
Department Financial Summary

FY 2012 Expenditures
$3,644,526 8,318,841
35,991,992 1,246,751
$49,202,110 $49,202,110

FY 2013 Expenditures
$3,490,983 8,007,384
33,414,372 1,202,909
$46,115,648 $46,115,648

FY 2014 Current Budget
$3,465,667 6,908,051
31,904,185 1,207,080
$43,484,983 $43,484,983

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$3,465,667

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$3,526,653

6,908,051

6,993,139

31,904,185

32,417,460

1,207,080

1,207,080

$43,484,983

$44,144,332

$43,484,983

$44,144,332

7,596,093 1,620,397 10,185,836 $19,402,326 1,084,862 28,714,922 $29,799,784

9,089,881 189,073
7,663,655 $16,942,609
0 29,173,039 $29,173,039

5,982,769 0
7,045,695 $13,028,464
0 30,456,519 $30,456,519

5,982,769 0
7,045,695 $13,028,464
0 30,456,519 $30,456,519

5,982,769 0
7,045,695 $13,028,464
0 31,115,868 $31,115,868

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Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Commission Administration State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Forest Management State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Forest Protection State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Tree Seedling Nursery Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

Georgia Forestry Commission
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2014 Current Budget
$30,456,519 $30,456,519
5,982,769 $5,982,769
7,045,695 $7,045,695 $43,484,983
FY 2014 Current Budget
$3,340,579 48,800 76,288
$3,465,667
$2,214,748 3,553,571 1,139,732
$6,908,051
$24,901,192 2,246,681 4,756,312
$31,904,185
$133,717 1,073,363 $1,207,080

Changes $659,349 $659,349 0 $0 0 $0 $659,349

FY 2015 Recommendation
$31,115,868 $31,115,868
5,982,769 $5,982,769
7,045,695 $7,045,695 $44,144,332

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$60,986 0 0
$60,986

$3,401,565 48,800 76,288
$3,526,653

$85,088 0 0
$85,088

$2,299,836 3,553,571 1,139,732
$6,993,139

$513,275 0 0
$513,275

$25,414,467 2,246,681 4,756,312
$32,417,460

$0

$133,717

0

1,073,363

$0

$1,207,080

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Office of the Governor
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Governor is the Chief Executive Officer of state ORoffliecse,RoefsthpeonGsoibvielirtnieosr,andOrganization government. Constitutionally, he is charged with executing the laws of the state and conserving the peace as Commander-in-Chief of the Georgia National Guard. The Governor is also charged statutorily with a number of responsibilities, including the economic and fiscal management of state government. To accomplish these duties, the Governor must meet and work with citizens of Georgia, officials of local governments, members of the General Assembly, state agency heads, and federal officials.
The Office of Planning and Budget (OPB) assists the Governor in the development of a policy driven state budget and manages the fiscal affairs of the state through budget amendments and allotments. OPB assists state agencies in the development of their strategic plans and ensures compatibility with the State Strategic Plan, and performs financial and personnel functions for the Office of the Governor and attached agencies. OPB also monitors agency performance and conducts management studies and other evaluations of state government operations.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
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 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 creates and implements standards 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 which is reported to stakeholders and used to provide education policy support to the Governor.
The Office of the Child Advocate and the Governor's Office for Children and Families contribute to the goal of a healthy Georgia. The Office of the Child Advocate provides for the protection of children and assists the Office of the Governor with oversight of healthy and safe services for some of Georgia's most important resources our children. The Child Advocate provides independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies responsible for providing services to and/or caring for children who are victims of child abuse and neglect or whose domestic situation requires intervention by the state.
The Governor's Office for Children and Families (GOCF) seeks to enhance coordination and communication among providers and stakeholders of services to families. Through a community-based system of care, GOCF offers grants for

Governor

Governor's Office

Director Governor's Office of Planning and Budget

Attached for Administrative Purposes Only
Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity Georgia Emergency Management Agency Office of the Child Advocate Governor's Office for Children and Families Governor's Office of Consumer Protection Governor's Office of Workforce Development Office of the State Inspector General Office of Student Achievement Georgia Professional Standards Commission

Educational Development
Division

Public Safety Division

Administration Division

Health and Human Services Division

Physical and Economic
Development Division

Information Technology

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Office of the Governor
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

prevention and intervention activities for children, youth and families to ensure they are educated, healthy, safe and growing. GOCF works to build capacity in communities to enable sustainability of such activities and services.
The attached agencies focusing on a safe and best managed Georgia are the Office of Consumer Protection, the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, the Commission on Equal Opportunity, and the Office of the State Inspector General. The Office of Consumer Protection 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 Georgia Emergency Management Agency works with state and local agencies to protect the state from man-made and natural disasters and to carry out a comprehensive emergency and disaster readiness program.
The Commission on Equal Opportunity's mission is to protect any individual in public employment from discrimination in the workplace. In addition, the commission

ensures that the sale, purchase or rental of housing within the state is free from any discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, or age.
The Office of the State Inspector General was created by Executive Order to prevent and investigate fraud, waste and abuse in state government. Their goal is to produce a more efficient, cost-effective, and trustworthy government.
The Governor's Office of Workforce Development's mission is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce and drive future economic growth for the state. The Office implements state workforce development policy as directed by the Governor and serves as staff to the Georgia Workforce Investment Board.
AUTHORITY
Titles 8, 10, 12, 15, 19-20, 33, 38, 40, 43, 45-46, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Office of the Governor

Office of the Governor
FY 2015 Program Budgets

FY 2015 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2014 Current Budget
$50,984,482 $50,984,482
200,470 3,814,350 107,967,834 $111,982,654 2,323,109 $2,323,109 $165,290,245

Changes $1,551,110 $1,551,110 (200,470) (3,814,350)
(77,783,984) ($81,798,804)
(747,064) ($747,064) ($80,994,758)

FY 2015 Recommendation
$52,535,592 $52,535,592
0 0 30,183,850 $30,183,850 1,576,045 $1,576,045 $84,295,487

Governor's Emergency Fund Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when disasters create
extraordinary demands on government. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for the Unemployment Trust Fund loan interest payment due September 30, 2014.
Total Change

($4,469,552) ($4,469,552)

Governor's Office

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide numerous duties including, but not limited to: granting commissions, appointments and vacancies, maintaining order, and temporary transfer of institutions between departments or agencies. The Mansion allowance per O.C.G.A. 45-7-4 shall be $40,000.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Total Change

$94,985 37,708
$132,693

Governor's Office of Planning and Budget Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and services by
leading and assisting in the evaluation, development, and implementation of budgets, plans, programs, and policies. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
4. Increase funds for real estate rent.
5. Provide one-time funds for office relocation.
Total Change

$108,572 46,285
13,503 92,908 200,000 $461,268

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FY 2015 Program Budgets
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Child Advocate, Office of the Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and
agencies responsible for the protection and well-being of children. Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Transfer $44,430 and one position for child fatality review activities to the Department of Human Services (DHS) (Total Funds: ($49,430)).
4. Increase funds to reflect projected personal services and operating expenditures.
Total Change
Other Changes 5. Transfer funds for forensic interview training activities to the Child Welfare Services - Special Project
program in the DHS (Total Funds: ($74,558)). 6. Transfer funds for Guardians ad Litem training activities to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
(CJCC) (Total Funds: ($5,000)).

$15,705 5,979
(44,430) 88,270
$65,524
Yes Yes

Children and Families, Governor's Office for Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance coordination and communication among providers
and stakeholders of services to families. Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Transfer $279,000 and five positions for family violence activities to the CJCC (Total Funds: ($506,297)).
4. Transfer $260,545 and four positions to the CJCC for juvenile justice court/system improvement and juvenile justice system compliance and research activities (Total Funds: ($2,646,337)).
5. Transfer $1,179,684 and six positions to the Child Welfare Services - Special Project program in the DHS for child abuse and neglect prevention and home visiting activities (Total Funds: ($4,752,243)). Total Change
Other Changes 6. Transfer funds and one position for commercial sexual exploitation prevention initiatives activities to
the CJCC (Total Funds: ($991,680)). 7. Transfer funds to the Child Welfare Services - Special Project program in the DHS for child advocacy
centers (Total Funds: ($1,175,000)).

$3,439 1,206
(279,000) (260,545) (1,179,684) ($1,714,584)
Yes Yes

Emergency Management Agency, Georgia

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to coordinate state resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Total Change

$36,753 14,544
$51,297

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Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as
amended, and the Fair Housing Act, which makes it unlawful to discriminate against any individual. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2014. Total Change
Georgia Professional Standards Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize, and recruit
Georgia educators, and to enforce standards regarding educator professional preparation, performance, and ethics. Recommended Change: State General Funds 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%. 3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change Other Changes 4. Redirect $250,000 in one-time funds to Georgia's Academic and Workforce Analysis and Research Data System (GA AWARDS) and HB 283 (2013 Session) implementation.
Governor's Office of Consumer Protection Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to 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. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. 3. Reduce funds to reflect savings as a result of the transfer of the 1-800 Call Center to the Georgia Technology Authority (Total Funds: ($866,207)). 4. Eliminate funds and three filled positions for call-center outreach services. Total Change
Governor's Office of Workforce Development Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's
workforce. Recommended Change:
Other Changes 1. Transfer funds and 28 positions to the Department of Economic Development for administering the
Governor's Office of Workforce Development program (Total Funds: ($73,361,918)).
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$12,110 4,720
$16,830
$115,351 818
35,408 $151,577
Yes
$87,732 33,893
(119,143) (433,033) ($430,551)
Yes
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FY 2015 Program Budgets
Office of the State Inspector General Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to foster and promote accountability and integrity in state
government by investigating and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2014. Total Change
Student Achievement, Office of Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability, evaluation, and reporting
efforts, establishment of standards on state assessments, the preparation and release of the state's education report card and scoreboard, and education research to inform policy and budget efforts. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%. 3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. 4. Provide funds to create a Georgia Innovation Fund to award grants for the implementation and dissemination of innovative programs in public education. 5. Increase state funds for five positions and operating expenses for Georgia's Academic and Workforce Analysis and Research Data System (GA AWARDS). 6. Reflect an Executive Order to transfer funds for the Governor's Honors Program from the Department of Education ($961,934) and increase funds for additional program costs ($170,000). Total Change

$10,723 4,048
$14,771
$77,290 6,060
17,375 5,000,000 1,039,178 1,131,934 $7,271,837

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Office of the Governor
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Governor's Office of Planning and Budget 1. Number of State Agency Strategic Plans
reviewed 2. Number of budget amendments approved
3. Average number of days to process amendments (from submittal to approval)
4. Number of allotments processed
5. Average number of days to process allotments (from submittal to warrant)
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Child Advocate, Office of the 1. Number of child welfare complaints (per
calendar year) 2. Number of child fatalities reviewed (per
calendar year)
Emergency Management Agency, Georgia 1. Percentage of all requests for state assets and
mutual aid assistance handled successfully 2. Number of Georgia counties with an approved
Annual County Emergency Management Work Plan
Georgia Professional Standards Commission 1. Total number of Professional Standards
Commission-issued certificates, licenses, and other credentials held (excluding credentials issued for Life) 2. Percentage of ethics cases cleared after an investigation 3. Average processing time in days for certification cases submitted with all necessary documentation 4. Certification cases completed
5. Calls handled by the Professional Standards Commission Call Center
6. New ethics complaints including student loans
Governor's Office of Consumer Protection 1. Average consumer savings and restitution per
state dollar appropriated 2. Total dollar value of savings and restitution
3. Number of requests for Lemon Law information and assistance
Office of the State Inspector General 1. Number of complaints received by the Office
of the State Inspector General 2. Percentage of Inspector General
recommendations accepted by state agencies 3. Average time to resolve a complaint (in days)
Student Achievement, Office of 1. Average number of days to complete an audit

FY 2010 Actual
65 717
6 773
3
N/A 518
100.0% 158
724,037
7.2% 4
44,610 103,614
1,350
$3.75 $13,554,692
847
145 100.0%
33 216

FY 2011 Actual
46 833
5 846
3
265 594
100.0% 149
739,070
8.1% 6
39,916 74,106
1,227
$5.63 $23,858,708
673
165 100.0%
28 130

FY 2012 Actual
60 822
6 632
5
367 495
100.0% 159
786,739
10.9% 9
40,572 81,267
1,354
$8.48 $35,123,557
625
203 100.0%
22 197

FY 2013 Actual
68 819
5 657
4
N/A 565
100.0% 157
832,980
22.0% 7
38,951 66,632
1,234
$5.49 $25,250,320
701
134 100.0%
10 120

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Performance Measures

2. Number of elementary and middle schools audited statewide
3. Number of Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests monitored by the state
4. Number of elementary and middle schools flagged for testing irregularities
5. Percentage of schools appearing on the "severe and moderate concern" lists after erasure analysis

FY 2010 Actual
1,857
97
369
9.5%

FY 2011 Actual
1,889
51
248
3.5%

FY 2012 Actual
1,834
52
188
2.8%

FY 2013 Actual
1,833
34
112
1.6%

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Office of the Governor
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Governor's Emergency Fund
Governor's Office
Governor's Office of Planning and Budget
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Child Advocate, Office of the
Children and Families, Governor's Office for
Emergency Management Agency, Georgia
Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity
Georgia Professional Standards Commission
Governor's Office of Consumer Protection
Governor's Office of Workforce Development
Office of the State Inspector General
Student Achievement, Office of
SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)
Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds
Federal Recovery Funds
Other Funds
Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2012 Expenditures
$0 8,580,351 8,201,989 $16,782,340
896,267 34,213,629
109,110,927
1,023,919
9,521,201
6,994,257
5,858,418
516,061
16,979,372 $185,114,051 $201,896,391
137,584,215 17,781,509 6,559,743 7,094,684
$169,020,151 32,876,240
$32,876,240

FY 2013 Expenditures
$0
7,237,961
98,270,040

FY 2014 Current Budget
$15,801,567
6,039,333
7,882,085

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$15,801,567

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$11,332,015

6,039,333

6,172,026

7,882,085

8,343,353

$105,508,001

$29,722,985

$29,722,985

$25,847,394

941,724 28,907,600 84,578,261
757,077 9,375,206 7,352,055 140,154,493
540,259 20,433,981 $293,040,656 $398,548,657

912,300 11,560,295 32,600,251
653,584 6,535,193 6,520,579 73,361,918
565,991 2,857,149 $135,567,260 $165,290,245

912,300 11,560,295 32,600,251
653,584 6,535,193 6,520,579 73,361,918
565,991 2,857,149 $135,567,260 $165,290,245

233,195,452 109,367,981
16,849,024 5,514,485
$364,926,942 33,621,715
$33,621,715

111,982,654 0
2,323,109 0
$114,305,763 50,984,482
$50,984,482

111,982,654 0
2,323,109 0
$114,305,763 50,984,482
$50,984,482

893,266 1,493,383 32,651,548
670,414 6,686,770 5,342,964
0 580,762 10,128,986 $58,448,093 $84,295,487
30,183,850 0
1,576,045 0
$31,759,895 52,535,592
$52,535,592

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Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Governor's Emergency Fund State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Governor's Office State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Governor's Office of Planning and Budget State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Child Advocate, Office of the
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS Children and Families, Governor's Office for State General Funds Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS Emergency Management Agency, Georgia State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Georgia Professional Standards Commission State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Governor's Office of Consumer Protection State General Funds

FY 2014 Current Budget
$50,984,482 $50,984,482
200,470 3,814,350 107,967,834 $111,982,654 2,323,109 $2,323,109 $165,290,245
FY 2014 Current Budget
$15,801,567 $15,801,567
$5,939,333 100,000
$6,039,333
$7,882,085 $7,882,085
$822,742 89,558
$912,300
$3,144,229 200,470
3,814,350 4,401,246 $11,560,295
$2,089,213 29,703,182
807,856 $32,600,251
$653,584 $653,584
$6,122,763 411,930 500
$6,535,193
$5,105,826

Changes $1,551,110 $1,551,110 (200,470) (3,814,350)
(77,783,984) ($81,798,804)
(747,064) ($747,064) ($80,994,758)

FY 2015 Recommendation
$52,535,592 $52,535,592
0 0 30,183,850 $30,183,850 1,576,045 $1,576,045 $84,295,487

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

($4,469,552) ($4,469,552)

$11,332,015 $11,332,015

$132,693 0
$132,693

$6,072,026 100,000
$6,172,026

$461,268 $461,268

$8,343,353 $8,343,353

$65,524 (84,558) ($19,034)
($1,714,584) (200,470)
(3,814,350) (4,337,508) ($10,066,912)
$51,297 0 0
$51,297
$16,830 $16,830
$151,577 0 0
$151,577
($430,551)

$888,266 5,000
$893,266
$1,429,645 0 0
63,738 $1,493,383
$2,140,510 29,703,182
807,856 $32,651,548
$670,414 $670,414
$6,274,340 411,930 500
$6,686,770
$4,675,275

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Office of the Governor
Program Budget Financial Summary

Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Governor's Office of Workforce Development Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS Office of the State Inspector General State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Student Achievement, Office of State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2014 Current Budget
1,414,753 $6,520,579
$73,361,918 $73,361,918
$565,991 $565,991
$2,857,149 $2,857,149

Changes (747,064)
($1,177,615)

FY 2015 Recommendation
667,689
$5,342,964

($73,361,918)

$0

($73,361,918)

$0

$14,771 $14,771

$580,762 $580,762

$7,271,837 $7,271,837

$10,128,986 $10,128,986

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Department of Human Services
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

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AGING SERVICES
The Division of Aging Services administers programs for older Georgians and adults with disabilities. These programs provide in-home services to maintain independence, 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.
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, community partners, and contract agencies.
CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES
The Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) helps children by enforcing parental obligation to pay financial support. Services include locating non-custodial parents, confirming paternity, establishing and enforcing child support and medical support orders, and collecting and distributing payments.

RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE
The Residential Child Care Unit inspects, monitors, licenses, registers, and certifies a variety of child caring programs to ensure that facilities operate at acceptable levels, as mandated by State statutes and by rules and regulations adopted by the Board of Human Services.
ADMINISTRATION
DHS has administrative offices that provide executive and policy direction to all divisions of DHS, as well as technical and administrative support to all of DHS.
ATTACHED AGENCIES:
The Council on Aging provides leadership to the Coalition of Advocates for Georgia's Elderly, researches aging issues, publishes fact sheets and other educational materials to increase public awareness and understanding of issues of concern to Georgia's older adult population.
The Family Connection Partnership is a public/private partnership that serves as a resource to state agencies across Georgia to help improve the conditions of children and their families.
The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency provides opportunities for work and personal independence for Georgians with disabilities. The agency administers several programs: Business Enterprise Program, Georgia Industries

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Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

for the Blind, Vocational Rehabilitation, and the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation.

AUTHORITY
Titles 3, 5, 8, 9, 12-14, 15-11, 16, 17-7-130, 17-7-131, 18, 19, 25, 26, 29-5-2, 30-5, 31, 34, 36, 37, 38-3-29, 3-40, 43-45, 4750, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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FY 2015 Program Budgets

FY 2015 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds Child Care and Development Block Grant Community Service Block Grant Foster Care Title IV-E Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Medical Assistance Program Social Services Block Grant TANF Block Grant - Unobligated Balance Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2014 Current Budget
$485,582,984 6,191,806
$491,774,790 613,493 209,161
18,302,803 72,633,885 55,906,108 61,322,042 52,316,281
9,551,600 321,290,139 414,671,291 $1,006,816,803
69,183,092 $69,183,092 $1,567,774,685

Changes $30,528,831 0 $30,528,831 0 0 0 1,617,172 0 162,500 0 0 2,822,670 8,650,894 $13,253,236 0 $0 $43,782,067

FY 2015 Recommendation
$516,111,815 6,191,806
$522,303,621 613,493 209,161
18,302,803 74,251,057 55,906,108 61,484,542 52,316,281
9,551,600 324,112,809 423,322,185 $1,020,070,039
69,183,092 $69,183,092 $1,611,556,752

Adoptions Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support and facilitate the safe permanent placement of
children by prescreening families and providing support and financial services after adoption. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.84% to 66.69%. Total Change

$11,688 8,456
(176,171) ($156,027)

After School Care Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the provision of after school care services and draw
down TANF maintenance of effort funds.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Child Care Licensing Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health and safety of children who receive full-time
care outside of their homes by licensing, monitoring, and inspecting residential care providers. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change

$32,047 14,749
$46,796

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Department of Human Services
FY 2015 Program Budgets
Child Care Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to permit low-income families to be self-reliant while protecting
the safety and well-being of their children by ensuring access to child care. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Child Support Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying
financial support. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2014. 3. Increase funds to prevent the loss of 235 child support agents (Total Funds: $9,803,443).
Total Change
Child Welfare Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate allegations of child abuse, abandonment, and
neglect, and to provide services to protect the child and strengthen the family. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2014. 3. Provide funds for 16 new positions in the Child Protective Services Intake Communication Center
(CICC). 4. Replace the loss of Medicaid earnings resulting from the transfer of foster care and adoption assistance
members to managed care. 5. Provide funds for 175 additional child protective services workers.
Total Change
Child Welfare Services - Special Project Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote child abuse and neglect prevention programs and
support child victims of abuse. Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2014. 3. Transfer $1,179,684 and six positions from the Governor's Office for Children and Families for child
abuse and neglect prevention and home visiting activities (Total Funds: $4,752,243). Total Change

$0 $0
$457,362 148,914
3,333,167 $3,939,443
$1,701,888 583,255 911,872
8,777,200 7,367,120 $19,341,335
$1,675 587
1,179,684 $1,181,946

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FY 2015 Program Budgets
Other Changes 4. Transfer funds from the Governor's Office for Children and Families for the child advocacy centers (Total
Funds: $1,175,000). 5. Transfer funds for forensic interview training activities from the Office of the Child Advocate (Total
Funds: $74,558). 6. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.
Community Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services and activities through local agencies to assist
low-income Georgians with employment, education, nutrition, and housing services. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration and support for the Divisions and
Operating Office in meeting the needs of the people of Georgia. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2014. 3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. 4. Transfer $44,430 and one position for child fatality review activities from the Office of the Child
Advocate (Total Funds: $49,430). 5. Increase funds for telecommunications.
Total Change
Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to prevent disabled adults and elder persons from abuse,
exploitation and neglect, and investigate situations where it might have occurred. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2014. 3. Provide funds for temporary emergency respite placement of abused, neglected, or exploited at-risk
adults. 4. Provide funds for 11 additional adult protective services workers to manage an increasing number of
cases. Total Change

Yes Yes Yes
$0 $0
$414,483 278,664 67,764 44,430
2,000,000 $2,805,341
$260,179 101,285 226,800 693,333
$1,281,597

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Department of Human Services
FY 2015 Program Budgets
Elder Community Living Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgians who need nursing home level of care the
option of remaining in their own communities. Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2014. 3. Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the FMAP from 65.84% to 66.69%.
Total Change Other Changes 4. Utilize enhanced federal participation rate for 100 additional Community Care Services Program (CCSP)
slots. 5. Utilize enhanced federal participation rate to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for Alternative
Living Services and Personal Support Services by 5% in both elderly waiver programs (CCSP and SOURCE).
Elder Support Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older Georgians, so that they may live in their homes
and communities, by providing health, employment, nutrition, and other support and education services. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change
Energy Assistance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate
home energy needs. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Family Violence Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe shelter and related services for victims of family
violence and their dependent children and to provide education about family violence to communities across the state. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change

$12,512 4,999
(1,210,043) ($1,192,532)
Yes Yes
$7,451 3,807
$11,258
$0 $0
$0 $0

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FY 2015 Program Budgets
Federal Eligibility Benefit Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to verify eligibility and provide support services for Medicaid,
Food Stamp, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2014. 3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. 4. Provide funds for the development of a Revenue Maximization (RevMax) Medicaid Unit to enroll foster
care members in managed care (Total Funds: $325,000). Total Change Other Changes 5. Utilize enhanced federal participation rate for Medicaid eligibility determination.
Federal Fund Transfers to Other Agencies Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reflect federal funds received by Department of Human
Services to be transferred to other state agencies for eligible expenditures under federal law. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Out-of-Home Care Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe and appropriate temporary homes for children
removed from their families due to neglect, abuse, or abandonment. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the FMAP from 65.84% to 66.69%. Total Change
Refugee Assistance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and
social services assistance to refugees. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide cash assistance to needy families in compliance with
Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

$1,602,497 640,844 16,175 162,500
$2,422,016 Yes
$0 $0
($527,548) ($527,548)
$0 $0
$0 $0

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Department of Human Services
FY 2015 Program Budgets
Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist needy Georgian families in achieving self-sufficiency by
obtaining and keeping employment as well as complying with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Council On Aging Purpose: Assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers in
achieving safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2014. Total Change
Family Connection Purpose: Provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to improve conditions for children
and families. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming successful
contributors to the state's economy. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2014. Total Change
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to help people with disabilities to become fully productive
members of society by achieving independence and meaningful employment. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2014. Total Change

$0 $0
$3,786 2,310
$6,096
$0 $0
$4,573 1,686
$6,259
$82,072 28,596
$110,668

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Department of Human Services
FY 2015 Program Budgets
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs
so that eligible Georgia citizens can obtain support. Recommended Change:
Other Changes 1. Reflect a change in the program name. 2. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and
packaging facilities in Bainbridge and Griffin. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Roosevelt Warm Springs Medical Hospitals Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide rehabilitative and medical care for individuals to
return to the most independent lifestyle possible. Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Increase funds based on projected expenditures. 2. Transfer funds to the Vocational Rehabilitation Program to align vocational rehabilitation services
(Total Funds: ($19,371,730)). Total Change Other Changes 3. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. 4. Reflect a change in the program name.
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation Program Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2014. 3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. 4. Transfer funds from the Roosevelt Warm Springs Medical Hospitals program to align vocational
rehabilitation services (Total Funds: $19,371,730). Total Change

Yes Yes
$0 $0
$469,043 (3,508,931) ($3,039,888)
Yes Yes
$552,379 220,312 10,449
3,508,931 $4,292,071

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Department of Human Services

Department of Human Services
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Adoptions Services 1. Number of finalized adoptions each year
2. Percentage of children exiting foster care for adoption within 24 months of their last removal from home
3. Percentage of adoptions finalized within six months of adoptive placement
After School Care 1. Number of youth who participate in
afterschool and summer programs
Child Care Licensing 1. Percentage of licensed facilities, agencies and
institutions who received a follow-up visit within the required time frame following issuance of an Enforcement Action 2. Percentage of surveys closed within 30 days of survey exit date
Child Support Services 1. Percentage of current support being paid as
ordered (per federal fiscal year) 2. Percentage of families receiving arrears
payments (per federal fiscal year) 3. Number of active cases (per federal fiscal year)
4. Percentage of request for service that resulted in orders established for case (per federal fiscal year)
5. Total monies collected and redistributed to custodial parents and the state treasury (per federal fiscal year)
Child Welfare Services 1. Number of substantiated maltreatment
incidents 2. Percentage of children who were victims of
subsequent maltreatment within 6 months (national standard < 5.4%) 3. Percentage of investigations of child maltreatment completed timely (within 45 calendar days)
Departmental Administration 1. Number of clients receiving transportation
services 2. Number of trips provided by transportation
services
Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention 1. Percentage of Adult Protective Services clients
contacted within 10 days 2. Number of legal cases represented
Elder Community Living Services 1. Community Care Service Program clients
served 2. Non-Medicaid Home and Community Based
Services clients served

FY 2010 Actual
1,216 27.4% 87.8%
22,200
90.0%
94.1%
60.0% 78.0% 392,525 84.3% $675,759,013
20,329 4.0%
97.0%
16,726 2,491,572
94.4% 2,556 12,762 36,116

FY 2011 Actual
1,092 34.3% 90.5%
34,900
94.0%
89.7%
60.6% 77.9% 404,147 83.4% $708,310,692
32,543 2.2%
95.0%
15,644 2,609,611
92.2% 2,310 12,421 35,163

FY 2012 Actual
900 44.7% 93.1%
33,700
93.0%
80.8%
62.0% 66.0% 394,809 86.6% $693,639,098
26,747 2.3%
96.0%
23,864 2,648,133
92.4% 2,269 12,825 35,684

FY 2013 Actual
976 40.7% 58.5%
25,384
82.0%
58.9%
61.0% 65.0% 388,649 87.0% $695,438,660
26,761 3.3%
55.0%
18,531 2,359,006
91.4% 2,984 13,182 34,005

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Department of Human Services
Performance Measures

3. Average cost per Community Care Service Program client
4. Average cost per Non-Medicaid Home and Community Based Services client
Elder Support Services 1. Amount of financial savings for GeorgiaCares
clients 2. Consumers contacting Aging Disability
Resource Connections for service
Family Violence Services 1. Number of shelter bed nights
Federal Eligibility Benefit Services 1. Number of food stamp cases
2. Percentage of individuals receiving Right from the Start Medicaid within 45 days of application
Out-of-Home Care 1. Number of children in the legal custody of
DFCS 2. Percentage of siblings placed together in out-
of-home care 3. Percentage of children placed with relatives
Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance 1. Number of adults receiving cash assistance
Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance 1. Percentage of single parent households who
are in qualified work activities
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Family Connection 1. Average dollar leveraged per appropriated
dollar by county collaborative Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency:
Business Enterprise Program 1. Percentage increase in the number of blind
vendors 2. Amount collected in total sales
3. Number of vendors
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services
1. Percentage of disability benefit determinations found to be correct (federal standard 97%)
2. Average number of days to determine claims (federal standard 137 days)
3. Number of claims adjudicated
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind
1. Percentage of total labor hours performed by individuals who are legally blind (federal minimum standard 75%)

FY 2010 Actual
$8,569.00 $1,729.00
$35,415,462 222,845
225,231 705,734
94.7%
14,328 23.4% 25.5% 3,412 83.0%
$6.00
6.0% $9,101,733
82
96.9% 139
144,412
81.3%

FY 2011 Actual
$9,006.00 $1,821.00
$19,315,193 264,870
218,844 780,719
93.9%
13,534 21.9% 23.6% 3,314 86.0%
$6.00
6.0% $8,931,925
82
94.8% 133
154,116
87.8%

FY 2012 Actual
$9,083.00 $1,853.00
$29,546,247 281,896
229,453 860,085
94.8%
13,921 21.8% 23.0% 3,471 87.0%
$5.00
1.0% $8,205,928
77
96.4% 116
144,807
87.3%

FY 2013 Actual
$9,238.00 $1,884.00
$30,060,677 132,523
238,082 911,760
95.8%
13,559 26.3% 21.4% 4,338 84.0%
$4.00
4.0% $7,804,903
69
97.1% 111
157,140
84.0%

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Department of Human Services
Performance Measures

2. Number of blind persons employed by GIB
3. Total income generated from products and services
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Roosevelt Warm Springs Medical Hospitals
1. Number of residential Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) clients served
2. Average daily cost per student (in state general funds)
3. Average daily cost per hospital patient (in state general funds)
4. Average daily hospital census
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation Program
1. Number of clients served
2. Percentage of cases determined eligible within 60 days from the date of application
3. Percentage of individuals who obtained successful employment for at least 90 days after cases were closed (federal performance level > 55.8%)
4. Number of clients on the waiting list for services

FY 2010 Actual
104
$12,467,661

FY 2011 Actual
100
$10,959,233

316 $28.00 $241.00
34
36,766 56.0% 62.9%
N/A

230 $36.00 $414.00
29
39,738 51.0% 59.6%
N/A

FY 2012 Actual
91 $10,807,934
270 $91.00 $189.00
30
41,551 44.0% 59.4%
N/A

FY 2013 Actual
87 $10,648,875
223 $53.00 $644.00
26
36,336 16.0% 37.9%
5,904

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Department of Human Services
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Adoptions Services
After School Care
Child Care Licensing
Child Care Services
Child Support Services
Child Welfare Services
Child Welfare Services - Special Project
Community Services
Departmental Administration
Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention
Elder Community Living Services
Elder Support Services
Energy Assistance
Family Violence Services
Federal Eligibility Benefit Services
Federal Fund Transfers to Other Agencies
Out-of-Home Care
Refugee Assistance
Support for Needy Families Basic Assistance
Support for Needy Families Work Assistance
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Council On Aging
Family Connection
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind

FY 2012 Expenditures
$96,476,998 15,897,972 2,161,658
181,559,853 105,581,957 250,069,747
250,000 17,926,957 101,724,832 18,027,217 118,248,079 12,928,659 65,693,309 14,172,124 244,986,320 97,465,895 194,159,433
8,130,438 49,243,077 16,976,096 $1,611,680,621
198,368 9,709,359
0
0
0
0

FY 2013 Expenditures
$87,574,868 15,361,398 2,065,225 54,736,357
105,230,034 243,920,056
250,000

FY 2014 Current Budget
$89,450,520 15,500,000 2,161,817 9,777,346 97,557,142
248,471,613 250,000

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$89,450,520

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$89,470,664

15,500,000

15,500,000

2,161,817

2,208,613

9,777,346

9,777,346

97,557,142

107,966,861

248,471,613

269,430,120

250,000

6,254,063

17,893,858 99,386,494 17,974,754

16,110,137 93,716,717 17,791,582

16,110,137 93,716,717 18,484,915

16,110,137 96,527,058 19,073,179

115,004,494

112,894,676

112,894,676

111,702,144

12,052,302 62,625,534 14,230,429 252,721,219

8,720,517 55,320,027 11,802,450 240,821,687

8,720,517 55,320,027 11,802,450 243,146,687

8,731,775 55,320,027 11,802,450 243,406,203

59,383,052

61,768,742

61,768,742

61,768,742

191,611,807 10,564,692 47,613,689

198,986,424 9,303,613
49,482,361

198,986,424 9,303,613
49,482,361

198,458,876 9,303,613
49,482,361

15,594,224

18,422,270

18,422,270

18,422,270

$1,425,794,486 $1,358,309,641 $1,361,327,974 $1,400,716,502

197,519 9,747,272 2,662,977
3,040,813

211,226 9,677,967 3,057,917
7,469,763

211,226 9,677,967 3,057,917
7,469,763

217,322 9,677,967 3,064,176
7,580,431

74,556,003

70,333,617

70,333,617

70,333,617

11,279,044

10,042,616

10,160,616

10,042,616

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Department of Human Services
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Georgia Vocational
Rehabilitation Agency: Roosevelt Warm Springs Medical Hospitals Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation Program SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES) Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds
Federal Recovery Funds
Other Funds
Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL
State General Funds
Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2012 Expenditures
0

FY 2013 Expenditures
33,499,790

FY 2014 Current Budget
39,491,652

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
42,824,985

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
20,588,965

0

88,802,342

69,180,286

69,180,286

89,335,156

$9,907,727

$223,785,760

$209,465,044

$212,916,377

$1,621,588,348 $1,649,580,246 $1,567,774,685 $1,574,244,351

$210,840,250 $1,611,556,752

1,064,955,310 100,955
43,108,530 1,383,554
$1,109,548,349 505,860,007 6,179,992
$512,039,999

1,087,305,287 0
69,783,840 286,661
$1,157,375,788 486,012,652 6,191,806
$492,204,458

1,006,816,803 0
69,183,092 0
$1,075,999,895 485,582,984 6,191,806
$491,774,790

1,003,695,235 0
60,683,092 0
$1,064,378,327 503,674,218 6,191,806
$509,866,024

1,020,070,039 0
69,183,092 0
$1,089,253,131 516,111,815 6,191,806
$522,303,621

The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency was created pursuant to HB 1146 (2012 Session). Expenditure information for Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency programs prior to Fiscal Year 2013 is reflected under the Department of Labor.

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Department of Human Services
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds Child Care and Development Block Grant Community Service Block Grant Foster Care Title IV-E Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Medical Assistance Program Social Services Block Grant TANF Block Grant - Unobligated Balance Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Adoptions Services State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
After School Care Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant TOTAL FUNDS
Child Care Licensing State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E TOTAL FUNDS
Child Care Services Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Child Support Services State General Funds Social Services Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Child Welfare Services State General Funds CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds Foster Care Title IV-E Medical Assistance Program Social Services Block Grant

FY 2014 Current Budget
$485,582,984 6,191,806
$491,774,790 613,493 209,161
18,302,803 72,633,885 55,906,108 61,322,042 52,316,281
9,551,600 321,290,139 414,671,291 $1,006,816,803
69,183,092 $69,183,092 $1,567,774,685
FY 2014 Current Budget
$34,230,598 16,400,000 38,773,422 46,500
$89,450,520
$15,500,000 $15,500,000
$1,542,554 619,263
$2,161,817
$9,777,346 $9,777,346
$24,384,404 120,000
69,815,478 3,237,260
$97,557,142
$93,972,766 200,835
26,632,970 279,728
7,634,795

Changes $30,528,831 0 $30,528,831 0 0 0 1,617,172 0 162,500 0 0 2,822,670 8,650,894 $13,253,236 0 $0 $43,782,067

FY 2015 Recommendation
$516,111,815 6,191,806
$522,303,621 613,493 209,161
18,302,803 74,251,057 55,906,108 61,484,542 52,316,281
9,551,600 324,112,809 423,322,185 $1,020,070,039
69,183,092 $69,183,092 $1,611,556,752

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

($156,027) 0
176,171 0
$20,144

$34,074,571 16,400,000 38,949,593 46,500
$89,470,664

$0

$15,500,000

$0

$15,500,000

$46,796 0
$46,796

$1,589,350 619,263
$2,208,613

$0

$9,777,346

$0

$9,777,346

$3,939,443 0
6,470,276 0
$10,409,719

$28,323,847 120,000
76,285,754 3,237,260
$107,966,861

$19,341,335 0
1,617,172 0 0

$113,314,101 200,835
28,250,142 279,728
7,634,795

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Department of Human Services
Program Budget Financial Summary

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Child Welfare Services - Special Project State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS Community Services Community Service Block Grant TOTAL FUNDS Departmental Administration State General Funds CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds Child Care and Development Block Grant Community Service Block Grant Foster Care Title IV-E Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Medical Assistance Program Social Services Block Grant Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention State General Funds Medical Assistance Program Social Services Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS Elder Community Living Services State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Medical Assistance Program Social Services Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS Elder Support Services State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS Energy Assistance Low-Income Home Energy Assistance TOTAL FUNDS Family Violence Services State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2014 Current Budget
84,600,000 26,538,029
8,612,490 $248,471,613
$0 250,000
0 $250,000
$16,110,137 $16,110,137
$31,679,621 412,658 209,161 102,444
5,792,348 220,468
4,772,224 2,539,375 11,195,249 21,505,102 15,288,067 $93,716,717
$14,218,149 500,000
2,279,539 793,894
$17,791,582
$65,286,068 6,191,806
13,765,259 3,761,430
23,890,113 $112,894,676
$2,854,249 5,866,268
$8,720,517
$55,320,027 $55,320,027
$11,802,450 $11,802,450

Changes 0 0 0
$20,958,507

FY 2015 Recommendation
84,600,000 26,538,029
8,612,490 $269,430,120

$1,181,946 2,822,670 1,999,447
$6,004,063

$1,181,946 3,072,670 1,999,447
$6,254,063

$0

$16,110,137

$0

$16,110,137

$2,805,341 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5,000 0
$2,810,341

$34,484,962 412,658 209,161 102,444
5,792,348 220,468
4,772,224 2,539,375 11,195,249 21,510,102 15,288,067 $96,527,058

$1,281,597 0 0 0
$1,281,597

$15,499,746 500,000
2,279,539 793,894
$19,073,179

($1,192,532) 0 0 0 0
($1,192,532)

$64,093,536 6,191,806
13,765,259 3,761,430
23,890,113 $111,702,144

$11,258 0
$11,258

$2,865,507 5,866,268
$8,731,775

$0

$55,320,027

$0

$55,320,027

$0

$11,802,450

$0

$11,802,450

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Department of Human Services
Program Budget Financial Summary

Federal Eligibility Benefit Services State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Medical Assistance Program Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Federal Fund Transfers to Other Agencies Social Services Block Grant Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant TOTAL FUNDS
Out-of-Home Care State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Refugee Assistance Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance State General Funds TANF Block Grant - Unobligated Balance Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant TOTAL FUNDS
Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Council On Aging
State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Family Connection State General Funds Medical Assistance Program TOTAL FUNDS Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program State General Funds Community Service Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2014 Current Budget
$104,285,965 2,882,030 365,613
40,832,012 19,628,860 62,605,452 10,221,755 $240,821,687
$35,981,142 25,787,600
$61,768,742
$72,347,849 36,707,274 89,734,359 196,942
$198,986,424
$9,303,613 $9,303,613
$100,000 9,551,600 39,830,761 $49,482,361
$18,363,310 58,960
$18,422,270
$211,226 $211,226
$8,505,148 1,172,819
$9,677,967
$270,955 2,090,222
696,740 $3,057,917

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$2,422,016 0 0
162,500 0 0 0
$2,584,516

$106,707,981 2,882,030 365,613
40,994,512 19,628,860 62,605,452 10,221,755 $243,406,203

$0

$35,981,142

0

25,787,600

$0

$61,768,742

($527,548) 0 0 0
($527,548)

$71,820,301 36,707,274 89,734,359 196,942
$198,458,876

$0

$9,303,613

$0

$9,303,613

$0

$100,000

0

9,551,600

0

39,830,761

$0

$49,482,361

$0

$18,363,310

0

58,960

$0

$18,422,270

$6,096 $6,096
$0 0
$0
$6,259 0 0
$6,259

$217,322 $217,322
$8,505,148 1,172,819
$9,677,967
$277,214 2,090,222
696,740 $3,064,176

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Department of Human Services
Program Budget Financial Summary

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Roosevelt Warm Springs Medical Hospitals State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation Program State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2014 Current Budget
$1,316,074 6,153,689
$7,469,763
$70,333,617 $70,333,617
$10,042,616 $10,042,616
$5,108,931 14,698,317 19,684,404 $39,491,652
$13,465,977 53,664,309 2,050,000
$69,180,286

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$110,668 0
$110,668

$1,426,742 6,153,689
$7,580,431

$0

$70,333,617

$0

$70,333,617

$0

$10,042,616

$0

$10,042,616

($3,039,888) (14,698,317)
(1,164,482) ($18,902,687)

$2,069,043 0
18,519,922 $20,588,965

$4,292,071 14,698,317
1,164,482 $20,154,870

$17,758,048 68,362,626 3,214,482
$89,335,156

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Commissioner of Insurance
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance is CRoolmesm,RisessiopnoenrsiobfilIintiseusr,aanncdeOrganization accountable for upholding state laws regulating insurance, small loans, fire safety, and manufactured housing. The department organizes its efforts in fulfilling these responsibilities around six divisions.
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
The Program Administration Division provides management, policy direction, enforcement, and administrative support for the Department's programs which regulate companies and protect consumers in the areas of insurance, industrial loans, fire safety, manufactured housing, arson investigations, building inspections, and hazardous materials handling and storage. The division's activities include accounting, budgetary, personnel, and purchasing duties for all agency divisions. Additionally, the division oversees the establishment and implementation of department policies and procedures.
INSURANCE REGULATION
The Insurance Regulation Division is responsible for administering Georgia insurance laws and regulations. Staff members process applications for insurance companies to conduct business in the state and insurance agent license applications. The division is also responsible for oversight of insurance companies (including approving rates, as well as life, health, property, and casualty policy forms), and regulating group self-insurance funds.

ENFORCEMENT
The Enforcement Division is responsible for advising the Department on legal issues related to Georgia's insurance, safety, fire, and industrial loan laws and regulations. The legal section makes recommendations and drafts orders for proposed administrative actions against licensees and unauthorized entities which are believed to be in violation of the Georgia Insurance Code, the Fire Safety Code, or the Industrial Loan Code.
INDUSTRIAL LOAN REGULATION
The Industrial Loan Regulation Division 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
The Fire Safety division has five programs: inspections, engineering, hazardous materials, manufactured housing, and arson. The programs enforce the safety standards to operate, handle, and/or manufacturer boilers, elevators, amusement rides, hazardous materials, and manufactured housing. Additionally, the Fire Safety division ensures buildings meet the fire code requirements through building plan reviews. Furthermore, fires are investigated to assist

Commissioner Chief Deputy Commissioner

State Fire Marshall Fire Safety

Program Administration

Insurance Regulation

Special Fraud

Enforcement

Industrial Loan

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Commissioner of Insurance
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

prosecutors with criminal action. Division staff process licenses and permits for related fire protection industries, manufactured housing industries and for those who use and store hazardous substances and materials.
SPECIAL FRAUD UNIT
The Special Fraud Unit investigates claims of insurance fraud. This unit was established with the goal of reducing

the occurrence of insurance fraud and the resulting financial burden it places on businesses and consumers.
AUTHORITY
State Constitution; Title 33, 45-14, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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FY 2015 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Commissioner of Insurance
FY 2015 Program Budgets

FY 2014 Current Budget
$19,325,561 $19,325,561
2,126,966 $2,126,966
97,232 $97,232 $21,549,759

Changes $513,631 $513,631 0 $0 0 $0 $513,631

FY 2015 Recommendation
$19,839,192 $19,839,192
2,126,966 $2,126,966
97,232 $97,232 $22,063,390

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of Georgia citizens in
insurance and industrial loan transactions and maintain a fire-safe environment. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Total Change

$32,624 12,554
20,106 $65,284

Enforcement Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and to initiate legal proceedings with
regard to enforcement of specific provisions of state law relating to insurance, industrial loan, fire safety, and fraud. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change

$12,197 5,284
$17,481

Fire Safety

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote fire safety awareness through education and training, and to protect the public from fire and limit the loss of life and property by setting the minimum fire safety standards in the state, enforcing and regulating fire safety rules for public buildings and manufactured housing, and regulating the storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous materials.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Total Change

$135,255 48,167
$183,422

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Commissioner of Insurance
FY 2015 Program Budgets

Industrial Loan Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and examining
finance companies that provide consumer loans of $3,000 or less. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change

Insurance Regulation

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that licensed insurance entities maintain solvency and conform to state law by conducting financial and market examinations, investigating policyholder complaints, monitoring for compliance with state laws and regulations, reviewing and approving premium rates, and disseminating information to the public and the insurance industry about the state's insurance laws and regulations.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Total Change

Special Fraud Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud.
Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change

$9,788 4,457
$14,245
$97,711 35,217
$132,928
$69,855 30,416
$100,271

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Commissioner of Insurance
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Enforcement 1. Number of cases closed with actions 2. Fines collected
Fire Safety 1. Number of inspections conducted 2. Percentage of mandated inspections
completed (June to June) 3. Number of permits and approvals issued 4. Number of investigations initiated into
suspected criminal fires Industrial Loan 1. Number of lenders regulated
Insurance Regulation 1. Number of licensed insurance companies 2. Funds returned to Georgia consumers
through complaint resolution Special Fraud 1. Number of investigations completed

FY 2010 Actual
1,103 $1,289,750
66,199 N/A
8,899 663

FY 2011 Actual
1,426 $289,256
58,401 84.0% 8,719
779

1,019
1,658 $10,360,877

1,063
1,632 $9,271,982

36

342

FY 2012 Actual
1,745 $2,529,805
56,518 77.0% 8,212
546
1,036
1,550 $7,740,099
498

FY 2013 Actual
524 $4,445,493
54,487 100.0% 12,041
618
1,031
1,567 $11,650,000
367

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Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration Enforcement Fire Safety Industrial Loan Insurance Regulation Special Fraud SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Commissioner of Insurance
Department Financial Summary

FY 2012 Expenditures
$1,678,370 732,631
5,457,351 546,275
5,457,302 3,836,052 $17,707,981 $17,707,981

FY 2013 Expenditures
$1,707,624 739,753
7,925,513 644,538
5,009,742 4,035,740 $20,062,910 $20,062,910

FY 2014 Current Budget
$1,746,908 756,822
8,126,697 656,703
6,148,535 4,114,094 $21,549,759 $21,549,759

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$1,746,908

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$1,812,192

756,822

774,303

8,126,697

8,310,119

656,703

670,948

6,148,535

6,281,463

4,114,094

4,214,365

$21,549,759

$22,063,390

$21,549,759

$22,063,390

1,562,808 368,627
$1,931,435 15,776,546 $15,776,546

814,770 335,008 $1,149,778 18,913,132 $18,913,132

2,126,966 97,232
$2,224,198 19,325,561 $19,325,561

2,126,966 97,232
$2,224,198 19,325,561 $19,325,561

2,126,966 97,232
$2,224,198 19,839,192 $19,839,192

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Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Departmental Administration State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Enforcement State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Fire Safety State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Industrial Loan State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Insurance Regulation State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Special Fraud State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

Commissioner of Insurance
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2014 Current Budget
$19,325,561 $19,325,561
2,126,966 $2,126,966
97,232 $97,232 $21,549,759
FY 2014 Current Budget
$1,746,908 $1,746,908
$756,822 $756,822
$6,906,358 1,123,107 97,232
$8,126,697
$656,703 $656,703
$5,144,676 1,003,859
$6,148,535
$4,114,094 $4,114,094

Changes $513,631 $513,631 0 $0 0 $0 $513,631

FY 2015 Recommendation
$19,839,192 $19,839,192
2,126,966 $2,126,966
97,232 $97,232 $22,063,390

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$65,284 $65,284

$1,812,192 $1,812,192

$17,481 $17,481

$774,303 $774,303

$183,422 0 0
$183,422

$7,089,780 1,123,107 97,232
$8,310,119

$14,245 $14,245

$670,948 $670,948

$132,928 0
$132,928

$5,277,604 1,003,859
$6,281,463

$100,271 $100,271

$4,214,365 $4,214,365

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) serves as the GRoeloersg,iRaeBsuproenasuiboilfitInievse,satnigdaOtirognanization 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. The GBI uses its numerous programs and the latest technological advancements in crime fighting to combat drug trafficking and other crimes.
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 four 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 within the agency:
Financial Investigations Unit Intelligence Unit Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Forces Polygraph Unit Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center Special Operations Unit/Bomb Disposal Unit Major Theft Unit
FORENSIC SERVICES
The Division of Forensic Sciences operates the headquarters laboratory in Atlanta, and six regional laboratories in Savannah, Augusta, Macon, Columbus, Moultrie, and Cleveland. The laboratories examine submitted evidence, report scientific conclusions about 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 law enforcement agencies. The Headquarters Laboratory consists of the following programs:
Implied Consent Criminalistics Photography

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

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 that links 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 other services include the maintenance of the Georgia Sex Offender Registry established in 1997.
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.
AUTHORITY
Title 35, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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FY 2015 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Georgia Bureau of Investigation
FY 2015 Program Budgets

FY 2014 Current Budget
$88,626,293 $88,626,293
26,974,103 $26,974,103
23,088,236 $23,088,236 $138,688,632

Changes $7,488,126 $7,488,126 3,609,769 $3,609,769 0 $0
$11,097,895

FY 2015 Recommendation
$96,114,419 $96,114,419
30,583,872 $30,583,872
23,088,236 $23,088,236 $149,786,527

Bureau Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the highest quality investigative, scientific,
information services, and resources for the purpose of maintaining law and order and protecting life and property. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Total Change

$73,158 30,604
25,383 $129,145

Criminal Justice Information Services

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the State of Georgia with essential information and identification services through the operation of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Criminal History System, Criminal Justice Information Services network, Protective Order Registry, Sexual Violent Offender Registry, and the Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Total Change

$119,367 24,223
$143,590

Forensic Scientific Services

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forensic analysis and testimony in the areas of chemistry (drug identification), firearms, digital imaging, forensic biology (serology/DNA), latent prints, pathology, questioned documents, photography, toxicology, implied consent, and trace evidence in support of the criminal justice system; to provide medical examiner (autopsy) services; and to analyze and enter samples into national databases such as AFIS, CODIS, and NIBIN.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Increase funds for one medical examiner and one death investigator.

Total Change

$431,563 180,998
263,641 $876,202

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FY 2015 Program Budgets

Regional Investigative Services

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, collect, preserve, and process evidence located during crime scene investigations, and to assist in the investigation, identification, arrest and prosecution of individuals. The purpose of this appropriation is also to coordinate and operate the following specialized units: bingo unit, anti-terrorist team, forensic art, bomb disposal unit, high technology investigations unit, communications center, regional drug enforcement, and polygraph examinations.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Total Change

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and coordinate criminal justice efforts throughout
Georgia, help create safe and secure communities, and award grants.
Recommended Change:
State General Funds
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Transfer funds and five positions for family violence activities from the Governor's Office for Children and Families (Total Funds: $506,297).
4. Transfer funds and four positions for juvenile justice/court system improvement and juvenile justice system compliance and research activities from the Governor's Office for Children and Families (Total Funds: $2,646,337).
5. Reinvest funds as a result of savings from Juvenile Justice Reform for the expansion of community based Juvenile Incentive Funding Grant program to provide fiscal incentives to communities to create and utilize community based options for juvenile offenders implemented in the Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant Program Funding Committee.
6. Reinvest funds as a result of savings from Criminal Justice Reform to expand existing adult felony drug and mental health accountability courts implemented by the Accountability Courts Granting Committee.
7. Reinvest funds as a result of savings from Juvenile Justice Reform for the expansion of the new nine existing family dependent drug courts implemented in the Accountability Courts Granting Committee.
Total Change
Other Changes
8. Transfer funds and one position for commercial sexual exploitation prevention activities from the Governor's Office of Children and Families (Total Funds: $991,680).
9. Transfer federal funds for Guardian ad Litem training from the Office of the Child Advocate (Total Funds: $5,000).

$567,543 206,556
$774,099
$13,835 5,022
279,000 260,545 1,250,000
3,372,186 384,502
$5,565,090 Yes Yes

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Bureau Administration 1. Total amount of payments processed for the
fiscal year
Criminal Justice Information Services 1. Percentage of criminal history background
service requests processed within 24 hours of receipt 2. Percentage of manually reported final disposition data processed within 30 days of receipt 3. Percentage of reported arrest data processed within two hours of receipt
Forensic Scientific Services 1. Total number of reports released
2. Percentage of reports released in 45 days
3. Combined DNA Index System matches
4. Overall average cost per report
Regional Investigative Services 1. Number of criminal investigations closed
2. Agent turnover rate
3. Value of contraband seized
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council 1. Number of victims served by grant funded
programs 2. Total victim compensation paid
3. Average number of days to process a Georgia Crime Victim Compensation Program application

FY 2010 Actual
$118,900,434

FY 2011 Actual
$134,453,076

95.0% 100.0%
93.0%

97.0% 100.0%
93.0%

87,667 71.6%
795 $286.63
7,799 5.0% $98,137,305

85,523 73.7%
894 $303.38
7,723 3.5% $102,589,783

159,207
$18,200,000 41

132,784
$18,100,000 47

FY 2012 Actual $123,198,403
94.0%
100.0%
85.0%
89,597 62.0%
783 $309.09
8,522 4.5% $86,740,671
233,384 $15,881,514
49

FY 2013 Actual $154,611,776
98.5%
100.0%
92.0%
95,206 72.7%
941 $310.01
8,595 3.6% $133,489,426
149,080 $19,297,793
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Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Bureau Administration Criminal Justice Information
Services Forensic Scientific Services Regional Investigative Services SUBTOTAL (Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Criminal Justice Coordinating
Council SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED
AGENCIES) Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Federal Recovery Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2012 Expenditures
$8,715,690 14,061,568
28,126,447 34,641,411 $85,545,116
56,292,709
$56,292,709
$141,837,825
45,399,758 15,125,884 16,806,851 $77,332,493 64,505,332 $64,505,332

FY 2013 Expenditures
$8,398,504
13,651,688

FY 2014 Current Budget
$7,567,392
10,360,172

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$7,567,392

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$7,696,537

10,360,172

10,503,762

29,515,061 35,152,764 $86,718,017

29,183,582 32,277,199 $79,388,345

29,183,582 32,277,199 $79,388,345

30,059,784 33,051,298 $81,311,381

63,780,520 $63,780,520 $150,498,537

59,300,287 $59,300,287 $138,688,632

59,300,287 $59,300,287 $138,688,632

38,172,781 9,994,351
23,067,807 $71,234,939
79,263,598 $79,263,598

26,974,103 0
23,088,236 $50,062,339
88,626,293 $88,626,293

26,974,103 0
23,088,236 $50,062,339
88,626,293 $88,626,293

68,475,146
$68,475,146
$149,786,527
30,583,872 0
23,088,236 $53,672,108
96,114,419 $96,114,419

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Bureau Administration State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Criminal Justice Information Services State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Forensic Scientific Services State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Regional Investigative Services State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2014 Current Budget
$88,626,293 $88,626,293
26,974,103 $26,974,103
23,088,236 $23,088,236 $138,688,632
FY 2014 Current Budget
$7,554,792 12,600
$7,567,392
$3,927,593 123,685
6,308,894 $10,360,172
$28,959,586 66,131
157,865 $29,183,582
$31,048,935 1,157,065 71,199
$32,277,199
$17,135,387 25,614,622 16,550,278
$59,300,287

Changes $7,488,126 $7,488,126 3,609,769 $3,609,769 0 $0
$11,097,895

FY 2015 Recommendation
$96,114,419 $96,114,419
30,583,872 $30,583,872
23,088,236 $23,088,236 $149,786,527

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$129,145 0
$129,145

$7,683,937 12,600
$7,696,537

$143,590 0 0
$143,590

$4,071,183 123,685
6,308,894 $10,503,762

$876,202 0 0
$876,202

$29,835,788 66,131
157,865 $30,059,784

$774,099 0 0
$774,099

$31,823,034 1,157,065 71,199
$33,051,298

$5,565,090 3,609,769 0
$9,174,859

$22,700,477 29,224,391 16,550,278
$68,475,146

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Department of Juvenile Justice
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) was created by DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibJuilviteiensil,eanJudsOticrgeanization the General Assembly in its 1992 session. The Department's role is twofold:
Provide for the supervision, detention, and rehabilitation of juvenile offenders committed to the state's custody or supervision, and
Provide necessary public safety services by appropriately separating youth offenders from the community.
The Department accomplishes its mission through the operation of its four programs: Community Services, Secure Detention, Secure Commitment, and Administration. DJJ provides its services to nearly 35,000 youth every year and maintains a daily population of about 14,400. Youth who enter into the Department's care include those sentenced to probation and short-term incarceration, or committed to the state's custody as part of a long-term secure confinement plan.
Based on a needs assessment, youth placed in the Department's care receive a variety of rehabilitative services as well as required educational programming. The Department operates as a separate state school district and has received dual accreditation from both the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and Correctional Education Association (CEA) for both its regular and vocational education components. Juvenile offenders participate in many therapeutic and counseling programs

that support their transition back into their communities and reduce the risk of future delinquent activity. One of the Department's foremost principles is that of Balanced and Restorative Justice, a set of values that asks that the primary stakeholders in a crime be involved in repairing the harm caused and work to ensure that the community is a stronger place following the incident.
DJJ operates under the guidance of a 15-member board appointed by the Governor.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
This program houses 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 specialized residential placements, multi-systemic therapy services, intensive supervision programs, and electronic monitoring. Some 11,600 youth reside in community-based settings on any given day while in the Department's care.
Approximately 950 of the Department's 4,275 staff members are part of the Community Services program. Nearly 600 of these are juvenile probation and parole specialists, whose primary task is to supervise and maintain continuous interaction with youths placed in their charge.

Department of Juvenile Justice Board

Commissioner

Assistant Commissioner

Executive Operations

Community Services Division

Operations and Compliance Division

Secure Facilities Division

Support Services Division

Administrative Services Division

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Department of Juvenile Justice
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

SECURE DETENTION
All of the state's 21 Regional Youth Detention Centers (RYDCs), including 19 state-operated facilities and 2 privately operated facilities, are included in the Secure Detention program. RYDC facilities are designed to provide a secure placement for youth awaiting formal adjudication for an offense and those youth sentenced to short-term incarceration of up to 30 days. Nearly 1,800 staff work in the 19 state-operated facilities located throughout the state and housing an average daily population of approximately 1,100 youth.
SECURE COMMITMENT
The state currently utilizes seven Youth Detention Campus (YDC) facilities, including six state-operated facilities

and one privately operated facility, which house juvenile offenders committed to the state for a maximum of five years. The six state-operated YDC facilities employ over 1,350 staff who provide services to an average daily population of nearly 700 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.
AUTHORITY
Title 15 Chapter 11, Title 39 Chapter 3, and Title 49 Chapter 4A, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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FY 2015 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Department of Juvenile Justice
FY 2015 Program Budgets

FY 2014 Current Budget
$301,248,640 $301,248,640
1,524,955 $1,524,955
5,426,064 $5,426,064 $308,199,659

Changes $6,612,861 $6,612,861 0 $0 (254,111) ($254,111) $6,358,750

FY 2015 Recommendation
$307,861,501 $307,861,501
1,524,955 $1,524,955
5,171,953 $5,171,953 $314,558,409

Community Services

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, assist youth in becoming law-abiding citizens and transition youth from secure detention, and provide the following alternative detention options: non-secure detention shelters, housebound detention, emergency shelters, a short-term stay in a residential placement, tracking services, wraparound services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program. Additionally, Community Supervision supervises youth directly in the community according to their risk and need levels, provides transitional and treatment services to those youth either directly or by brokering or making appropriate referrals for services, and provides agency-wide services, including intake, court services, and case management.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

4. Provide funds for the expansion of community based juvenile incentive funding to dependent and small independent court communities to create and utilize evidence based programs for juvenile offenders in consultation with the Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant Program Funding Committee.
5. Transfer funds to the Department of Community Health for foster care and adoption assistance members who will be served through a care management organization.
Total Change

$947,734 368,744 9,104
1,600,000
(520,000) $2,405,582

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding youthful
offenders accountable for their actions through the delivery of effective services in appropriate settings. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
4. Transfer funds for Youth Development Campus (YDC) program staff to the Secure Commitment (YDCs) program to align budget with expenditures.
5. Transfer funds for Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC) program staff to the Secure Detention (RYDCs) program to align budget with expenditures. Total Change

$236,934 111,878 2,926
(2,546,136) (1,719,838) ($3,914,236)

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Department of Juvenile Justice
FY 2015 Program Budgets

Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions, and provide secure care and supervision of youth including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, mental health, counseling, and religious services for those youth committed to the Department's custody, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

Recommended Change:

State General Funds 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

4. Increase funds for operating expenses and 77 positions for the Bill Ireland Youth Development Campus opening January 1, 2015.
5. Increase funds for a Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO) market salary adjustment to establish a new base salary of $27,472 for a JCO 2.
6. Transfer funds for Youth Development Campus (YDC) program staff from the Departmental Administration program to align budget with expenditures.
Total Change

Other Changes 7. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.

Secure Detention (RYDCs)

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and, provide temporary, secure care, and supervision of youth who are charged with crimes or who have been found guilty of crimes and are awaiting disposition of their cases by juvenile courts or awaiting placement in one of the Department's treatment programs or facilities, or sentenced to the Short Term Program.

Recommended Change:

State General Funds 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

4. Increase funds for a Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO) market salary adjustment to establish a new base salary of $27,472 for a JCO 2.
5. Transfer funds for Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC) program staff from the Departmental Administration program to align budget with expenditures.
6. Increase funds for operating expenses and 29 positions for a 20-bed expansion at the Clayton (Martha Glaze) RYDC.
7. Increase funds to fully staff the remaining Metro Atlanta RYDCs (Clayton, DeKalb, Marietta, Metro, and Rockdale).
8. Increase funds for operating expenses for the Rockdale RYDC.

9. Reduce funds for contractual services for the Paulding RYDC (Total Funds: ($6,429,503)).

10. Reduce funds for operating expenses and 81 positions for the Gwinnett RYDC closing June 30, 2014 (Total Funds: ($3,632,682)).
Total Change

Other Changes 11. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.

State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2015

$1,184,668 461,350 9,104
1,996,474 702,546
2,546,136 $6,900,278
Yes
$1,579,556 609,483 11,380
1,055,138 1,719,838 1,669,162 1,926,497 2,458,257 (6,256,353) (3,551,721) $1,221,237
Yes
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Department of Juvenile Justice
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Community Services 1. Percentage of DJJ youth days served in
Community Services 2. Percentage of youth with no new offense
while under community supervision 3. Daily average of youth supervised by
Community Services 4. Percentage of youth re-offending after
completion at one-year interval
Secure Commitment (YDCs) 1. Number of youth served
2. Percentage of long-term youth discharged from commitment that are re-adjudicated or resentenced within one year of release
3. Number of Short-Term Program youth served
4. Youth Development Campus juvenile corrections officer turnover rate
Secure Detention (RYDCs) 1. Number of admissions to RYDCs
2. Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO) attrition rate
3. Number of YDC youth housed in RYDCs
4. Number of youth awaiting community placement

FY 2010 Actual
82.9% 82.4% 16,474 50.5%

FY 2011 Actual
83.0% 83.2% 15,398 48.8%

2,308 41.1%
2,883 41.1%

1,294 39.5%
2,516 54.2%

18,039 19.8%
126 44

15,996 31.5%
210 44

FY 2012 Actual
82.0% 84.0% 13,002 48.3%
1,515 41.7%
2,190 49.6%
15,514 45.0%
267 56

FY 2013 Actual
81.1% 87.2% 12,375 50.1%
1,460 33.8%
2,169 45.2%
14,751 49.6%
211 115

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Department of Juvenile Justice

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Community Services Community Supervision Departmental Administration Secure Commitment (YDCs) Secure Detention (RYDCs) SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Department of Juvenile Justice
Department Financial Summary

FY 2012 Expenditures
$33,175,136 54,145,905 27,356,085 77,681,784
103,467,725 $295,826,635 $295,826,635

FY 2013 Expenditures
$84,456,727 0
28,426,107 80,363,060 104,840,308 $298,086,202 $298,086,202

FY 2014 Current Budget
$83,941,025 0
27,674,217 86,589,016 109,995,401 $308,199,659 $308,199,659

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$83,589,867

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$86,346,607

0

0

23,408,243

23,759,981

91,131,626

93,489,294

110,744,814

110,962,527

$308,874,550

$314,558,409

$308,874,550

$314,558,409

2,778,078 5,821,718 $8,599,796 287,226,839 $287,226,839

2,183,730 6,335,915 $8,519,645 289,566,557 $289,566,557

1,524,955 5,426,064 $6,951,019 301,248,640 $301,248,640

1,524,955 4,993,945 $6,518,900 302,355,650 $302,355,650

1,524,955 5,171,953 $6,696,908 307,861,501 $307,861,501

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Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Community Services State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Departmental Administration State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Secure Commitment (YDCs) State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Secure Detention (RYDCs) State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

Department of Juvenile Justice
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2014 Current Budget
$301,248,640 $301,248,640
1,524,955 $1,524,955
5,426,064 $5,426,064 $308,199,659
FY 2014 Current Budget
$82,216,387 1,724,638
$83,941,025
$27,150,997 350,175 173,045
$27,674,217
$83,897,460 1,113,357 1,578,199
$86,589,016
$107,983,796 61,423
1,950,182 $109,995,401

Changes $6,612,861 $6,612,861 0 $0 (254,111) ($254,111) $6,358,750

FY 2015 Recommendation
$307,861,501 $307,861,501
1,524,955 $1,524,955
5,171,953 $5,171,953 $314,558,409

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$2,405,582 0
$2,405,582

$84,621,969 1,724,638
$86,346,607

($3,914,236) 0 0
($3,914,236)

$23,236,761 350,175 173,045
$23,759,981

$6,900,278 0 0
$6,900,278

$90,797,738 1,113,357 1,578,199
$93,489,294

$1,221,237 0
(254,111) $967,126

$109,205,033 61,423
1,696,071 $110,962,527

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Department of Labor

Department of Labor
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The mission of the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibLailbitoiers,andOrganization is to provide customized workforce solutions through technology, dedicated staff, and collaboration. There are three broad federal program areas administered by the GDOL Employment Services, Labor Market Information, and Unemployment Insurance.
EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
Employment assistance helps businesses find qualified workers and individuals find jobs. The services also provide businesses, economic development organizations, job seekers and workforce policy-makers with up-to-date, customized workforce data. GDOL provides workforce statistics and employment data by industry and occupation, worker availability, wages and projected employment trends at the state, regional and local levels.
The department also works closely with state, regional and local economic development organizations to attract new jobs to Georgia, and provides new and expanding businesses with customized recruitment strategies
GDOL also serves youth --- the emerging workforce. The state Child Labor program assists working youth to obtain necessary work permits; informs businesses, schools and parent groups of the relevant child labor laws; and inspects workplaces employing youth to ensure their safety on the job.

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
In administering the Unemployment Insurance program, staff assists employers with state unemployment tax rates and charges, process tax payments and employment reports, and provides unemployment insurance benefits to qualified individuals who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own.
SERVICE DELIVERY
Employment, reemployment and unemployment insurance services are provided through the department's statewide network of more than 40 career centers and a comprehensive online presence. The career centers work closely with partners to ensure business and individual customers receive services that fully address their workforce needs. Through web access or one-on-one assistance, GDOL delivers quality services to customers in the most efficient and effective manner. Specific groups, including veterans and returning service members, agribusinesses and migrant workers and others receive customized services.
AUTHORITY
Titles 34, 39 and 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. Public Laws, 105-220, 23 USC Chapter 23 and the Social Security Act, as amended.

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FY 2015 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Department of Labor
FY 2015 Program Budgets
FY 2014 Current Budget
$14,039,424 $14,039,424 122,923,864 $122,923,864
1,209,939 $1,209,939 $138,173,227

Changes $78,071 $78,071 0 $0 0 $0 $78,071

FY 2015 Recommendation
$14,117,495 $14,117,495 122,923,864 $122,923,864
1,209,939 $1,209,939 $138,251,298

Department of Labor Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to work with public and private partners in building a world-
class workforce system that contributes to Georgia's economic prosperity. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change

$6,919 7,018
$13,937

Labor Market Information Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect, analyze, and publish a wide array of information
about the state's labor market.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Unemployment Insurance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance Georgia's economic strength by collecting
unemployment insurance taxes from Georgia's employers and distributing unemployment benefits to eligible claimants. Recommended Change:
Other Changes 1. Utilize state funds of $5,789,691 for the Unemployment Trust Fund loan interest payment due
September 30, 2014.
Workforce Solutions Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist employers and job seekers with job matching services
and to promote economic growth and development. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change

Yes
$48,876 15,258
$64,134

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Department of Labor

Department of Labor
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Department of Labor Administration 1. Total payments processed
2. Percent of payments made electronically
3. Average days to process a payment
4. Employee turnover rate
Unemployment Insurance 1. Percentage of unemployment insurance
benefit recipients paid accurately, as determined by a federally-prescribed sample methodology 2. Percentage of new employer accounts for which unemployment insurance obligation is determined within 90 days (federal target 88.7%) 3. Percentage of employers determined to have tax liability
Workforce Solutions 1. Percentage of customers retaining
employment following services 2. Percentage of customers obtaining
employment following services 3. Number of customers served at Career
Centers 4. Number of job orders received from
businesses 5. Number of Child Labor Certificates issued to
minors

FY 2010 Actual
597,899 1.7% N/A 9.2%
97.4%

FY 2011 Actual
692,815 1.9% N/A
11.9%
94.3%

88.0%

89.1%

89.4%
N/A N/A N/A N/A 38,580

89.6%
73.0% 46.0% 657,838 76,823 31,368

FY 2012 Actual
553,948 31.5% 6 11.7%
93.4%
88.9%
89.9%
77.0% 47.0% 599,775 69,507 47,684

FY 2013 Actual
30,669* 22.5% 7 17.4%
91.9%
88.9%
88.9%
78.0% 50.0% 531,884 62,367 33,316

*FY 2013 performance is due to the transfer of vocational rehabilitation programs to the new Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency.

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Department of Labor
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Administration - Division of
Rehabilitation Business Enterprise Program Department of Labor
Administration Disability Adjudication Section Georgia Industries for the Blind Labor Market Information Roosevelt Warm Springs
Institute Safety Inspections Unemployment Insurance Vocational Rehabilitation
Program Workforce Solutions SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Federal Recovery Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2012 Expenditures
$2,606,185
2,985,328 37,488,373
62,919,450 10,644,180
2,888,246 34,861,570
3,413,646 74,618,583 93,484,607
142,160,231 $468,070,399 $468,070,399
373,434,111 8,390,651
33,232,303 $415,057,065
53,013,334 $53,013,334

FY 2013 Expenditures
$0

FY 2014 Current Budget
$0

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$0

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$0

0 34,126,221

0 33,039,063

0 33,039,063

0 33,053,000

0 0 2,051,628 0

0 0 2,249,873 0

0 0 2,249,873 0

0 0 2,249,873 0

0 63,052,085
0

0 40,388,877
0

0 40,038,777
0

0 40,388,877
0

69,164,776 $168,394,710 $168,394,710

62,495,414 $138,173,227 $138,173,227

62,845,514 $138,173,227 $138,173,227

62,559,548 $138,251,298 $138,251,298

116,401,485 351,322
21,155,575 $137,908,382
30,486,328 $30,486,328

122,923,864 0
1,209,939 $124,133,803
14,039,424 $14,039,424

122,923,864 0
1,209,939 $124,133,803
14,039,424 $14,039,424

122,923,864 0
1,209,939 $124,133,803
14,117,495 $14,117,495

Vocational rehabilitation programs were transferred to the new Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency pursuant to HB 1146 (2012 Session). Budget information for these programs is reflected under the Department of Human Services.

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Department of Labor

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Department of Labor Administration State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Labor Market Information Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Unemployment Insurance State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Workforce Solutions State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

Department of Labor
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2014 Current Budget
$14,039,424 $14,039,424 122,923,864 $122,923,864
1,209,939 $1,209,939 $138,173,227
FY 2014 Current Budget
$1,586,498 31,312,292
140,273 $33,039,063
$2,249,873 $2,249,873
$5,789,691 34,599,186 $40,388,877
$6,663,235 54,762,513
1,069,666 $62,495,414

Changes $78,071 $78,071 0 $0 0 $0 $78,071

FY 2015 Recommendation
$14,117,495 $14,117,495 122,923,864 $122,923,864
1,209,939 $1,209,939 $138,251,298

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$13,937 0 0
$13,937

$1,600,435 31,312,292
140,273 $33,053,000

$0

$2,249,873

$0

$2,249,873

$0

$5,789,691

0

34,599,186

$0

$40,388,877

$64,134 0 0
$64,134

$6,727,369 54,762,513
1,069,666 $62,559,548

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Department of Law
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Department of Law, headed by the Attorney DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibLailwities,andOrganization General, provides legal representation and advice to the departments, officials, and employees of the executive branch of state government. The Attorney General is a constitutional officer elected to a four-year term in the same general election as the Governor.
The Department of Law represents the state in any civil and criminal case to which the state is a party, in all capital felony actions before the Georgia Supreme Court, and in all actions before the Supreme Court of the United States.
As the chief legal officer of the state and the legal advisor to the executive branch of state government, it is the duty of the Attorney General to provide opinions on any question of law involving the interests of the state or duties of any department. It is also the responsibility of the Attorney General to prepare and review contracts and other legal documents in which the state is interested and to draft proposed legislation or rules and regulations for state departments.
The Attorney General, as head of the Department of Law and chief legal officer of the state, is authorized to institute and conduct investigations at any time into the affairs of the state and its departments and agencies or the official

conduct of any state official or employee, as well as the affairs of any person, firm, or corporation for violations in their dealings with the state. 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 five 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 and Employment 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 and the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit investigates and prosecutes Medicaid fraud.
AUTHORITY
Title 35, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Law

FY 2015 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Department of Law
FY 2015 Program Budgets
FY 2014 Current Budget
$19,227,251 $19,227,251
3,597,990 $3,597,990 36,589,125 $36,589,125 $59,414,366

Changes $2,015,111 $2,015,111 0 $0 0 $0 $2,015,111

FY 2015 Recommendation
$21,242,362 $21,242,362
3,597,990 $3,597,990 36,589,125 $36,589,125 $61,429,477

Department of Law

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the State of Georgia is involved.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

4. Increase funds for retention of attorney positions to mitigate future Special Assistant Attorney General expenses.
Total Change

$436,735 181,090
1,397 1,259,314
$1,878,536

Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and
prosecution of providers of health services and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Increase funds for five positions to maximize civil recovery of fraudulent Medicaid claims (Total Funds: $450,857). Total Change

$17,015 6,846
112,714 $136,575

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Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Department of Law Medicaid Fraud Control Unit SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Department of Law
Department Financial Summary

FY 2012 Expenditures
$57,832,561
3,796,658
$61,629,219
$61,629,219

FY 2013 Expenditures
$59,068,475
3,966,396
$63,034,871
$63,034,871

FY 2014 Current Budget
$54,667,004
4,747,362
$59,414,366
$59,414,366

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$54,667,004

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$56,545,540

4,747,362

4,883,937

$59,414,366

$61,429,477

$59,414,366

$61,429,477

2,847,498 40,740,466 $43,587,964 18,041,255 $18,041,255

2,983,440 41,425,640 $44,409,080 18,625,791 $18,625,791

3,597,990 36,589,125 $40,187,115 19,227,251 $19,227,251

3,597,990 36,589,125 $40,187,115 19,227,251 $19,227,251

3,597,990 36,589,125 $40,187,115 21,242,362 $21,242,362

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Department of Law

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Department of Law State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Medicaid Fraud Control Unit State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

Department of Law
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2014 Current Budget
$19,227,251 $19,227,251
3,597,990 $3,597,990 36,589,125 $36,589,125 $59,414,366
FY 2014 Current Budget
$18,079,990 36,587,014
$54,667,004
$1,147,261 3,597,990 2,111
$4,747,362

Changes $2,015,111 $2,015,111 0 $0 0 $0 $2,015,111

FY 2015 Recommendation
$21,242,362 $21,242,362
3,597,990 $3,597,990 36,589,125 $36,589,125 $61,429,477

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$1,878,536 0
$1,878,536

$19,958,526 36,587,014
$56,545,540

$136,575 0 0
$136,575

$1,283,836 3,597,990 2,111
$4,883,937

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Department of Natural Resources
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Department of Natural Resources provides natural DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibNialittuiersa,laRnedsoOurrgcaensization 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.
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. This program protects Georgia's vast tidal marshes and sand sharing systems. These objectives are accomplished through research, surveys, and habitat enhancement.
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.
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 attract over 10 million visitors per year. The program manages over 86,000 acres with such amenities as campgrounds, cottages, lodges, swimming pools, group camps and golf courses.
WILDLIFE RESOURCES
Lands and freshwater habitats are managed by Wildlife Resources for public hunting, fishing, other wildlife-based recreation and for educational purposes. This program also promotes the conservation and wise use of game and nongame wildlife resources. The program manages public fishing areas, wildlife management areas and produces fish in state hatcheries.

Attached for Administrative Purposes Only
Jekyll Island State Park Authority Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority Lake Allatoona Preservation Authority Southwest Georgia Railroad Excursion Authority Stone Mountain Memorial Association

Board of Natural Resources
Commissioner

Director
Environmental Protection Division

Deputy Commissioner

Executive Staff

Historic Preservation Division
Parks, Recreation, and Historic Sites
Division

Office of Human Resources
Information Technology

Office Services

Deputy Commissioner

Coastal Resources Division

Sustainability Division

Wildlife Resources Division

Financial Services

Law Enforcement

Procurement

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Department of Natural Resources
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

LAW ENFORCEMENT
The primary objectives of this program are to enforce all state and federal laws and departmental regulations relative to protecting Georgia's wildlife, natural, archeological, and cultural resources, DNR properties, boating safety, and litter and waste laws; to teach hunter and boater education classes; and to assist other law enforcement agencies upon request in providing public safety for the citizens and visitors of Georgia.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
The Jekyll Island State Park Authority is responsible for the development and operation of tourist, convention and recreational areas and facilities on the island.
The Lake Allatoona Preservation Authority provides stewardship of the Greater Lake Allatoona Watershed in order to restore, preserve and protect water quality and uses beneficial for present and future generations.

The Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority is responsible for managing through contract the development and operation of tourist, convention and recreational areas and facilities on the islands.
The Southwest Georgia Railroad Excursion Authority is an 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 tourist, 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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Department of Natural Resources
FY 2015 Program Budgets

FY 2015 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and
Construction Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2014 Current Budget
$92,494,032 $92,494,032
11,607
50,281,699 $50,293,306
97,290,448 $97,290,448 $240,077,786

Changes $6,303,073 $6,303,073 0

FY 2015 Recommendation
$98,797,105
$98,797,105
11,607

0 $0
0 $0 $6,303,073

50,281,699 $50,293,306
97,290,448 $97,290,448 $246,380,859

Coastal Resources

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve the natural, environmental, historic, archaeological, and recreational resources of the state's coastal zone by balancing economic development with resource preservation and improvement by assessing and restoring coastal wetlands, by regulating development within the coastal zone, by promulgating and enforcing rules and regulations to protect the coastal wetlands, by monitoring the population status of commercially and recreationally fished species and developing fishery management plans, by providing fishing education, and by constructing and maintaining artificial reefs.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Total Change

$37,605 13,328
$50,933

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the
department. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Total Change

$137,887 48,728
16,469 $203,084

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Department of Natural Resources
FY 2015 Program Budgets

Environmental Protection

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the quality of Georgia's air by controlling, monitoring and regulating pollution from large, small, mobile, and area sources (including pollution from motor vehicle emissions) by performing ambient air monitoring, and by participating in the Clean Air Campaign; to protect Georgia's land by permitting, managing, and planning for solid waste facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies, by administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining operations; to protect Georgia and its citizens from hazardous materials by investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund to manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to remediate abandoned sites, to respond to environmental emergencies, and to monitor and regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure the quality and quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by regulating the amount of water used.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Provide one-time funds for water related studies and updates to Regional Water Plans.

Total Change

Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund investigations and cleanup of abandoned landfills and other hazardous sites, to meet cost-sharing requirements for Superfund sites identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency, to fund related operations and oversight positions within the Environmental Protection Division, and to reimburse local governments for landfill remediation.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds for hazardous waste cleanup activities.

Total Change

Historic Preservation

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, protect, and preserve Georgia's historical sites by administering historic preservation grants, by cataloging all historic resources statewide, by providing research and planning required to list a site on the state and national historic registries, by working with building owners to ensure that renovation plans comply with historic preservation standards, and by executing and sponsoring archaeological research.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Total Change

$426,195 176,205
3,050,000 $3,652,400
$630,000 $630,000
$12,535 5,947
$18,482

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Law Enforcement

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce all state and federal laws and departmental regulations relative to protecting Georgia's wildlife, natural, archeological, and cultural resources, DNR properties, boating safety, and litter and waste laws; to teach hunter and boater education classes; and to assist other law enforcement agencies upon request in providing public safety for the citizens and visitors of Georgia.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Create a new Law Enforcement program and transfer 221 positions from the Wildlife Resources program (Total Funds: $18,171,362).
Total Change

Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage, operate, market, and maintain the state's golf
courses, parks, lodges, conference centers, and historic sites. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change

Solid Waste Trust Fund

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the administration of the Scrap Tire Management Program; to enable emergency, preventative, and corrective actions at solid waste disposal facilities; to assist local governments with the development of solid waste management plans; and to promote statewide recycling and waste reduction programs.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds for solid waste cleanup activities.

2. Increase funds for two positions and operating expenses to increase solid waste inspection activities.

Total Change

Wildlife Resources

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft in Georgia; to provide hunter and boating education; to protect non-game and endangered wildlife; to promulgate statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, and coastal commercial fishing regulations; to operate the state's archery and shooting ranges; to license hunters and anglers; and to register boats.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Transfer 221 positions to the new Law Enforcement program (Total Funds: ($18,171,362)).

Total Change

$388,589 118,576
15,919,247 $16,426,412
$50,141 34,435
$84,576
$735,000 120,000
$855,000
$200,562 100,871
(15,919,247) ($15,617,814)

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Department of Natural Resources
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Coastal Resources 1. Number of participants in coastal education
programs or outreach events 2. Average days to process a Coastal Marshlands
and Protection Act (CMPA) permit 3. Average days to process a Shore Protection
Act (SPA) permit 4. Number of unauthorized activities resolved to
a compliance standard within 90 days
Environmental Protection 1. Number of air permit applications processed
2. Number of Notice of Violations issued
3. Number of consent orders executed
4. Percentage of population served by drinking water systems that meet National Primary Drinking Water regulations
Hazardous Waste Trust Fund 1. Number of sites removed from the Hazardous
Site Inventory in a fiscal year 2. Total dollars collected in hazardous waste
fees, hazardous substance fees, and civil penalties
Historic Preservation 1. Number of historic properties in Georgia that
are listed in the National Register of Historic Places 2. Number of historic properties that are being preserved as documented by the use of the Federal Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit and State Preferential Property Tax Assessment Program for Rehabilitation Historic Property 3. Number of renovation projects reviewed
Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites 1. Average annual occupancy at state park
cottages 2. Number of park, recreation, and historic site
visitations
Solid Waste Trust Fund 1. Percentage of regulated solid waste facilities
operating in compliance with environmental standards 2. Number of new or modified solid waste permits issued
Wildlife Resources 1. Number of dollars generated for Georgia's
economy per dollar of state funds spent on fisheries management and fishing

FY 2010 Actual
28,628 78 32 27
643 3,515
727 93.5%
15 $16,956,195
75,081 81
462 45.0% 9,722,243
91.0% 12
$275.00

FY 2011 Actual
33,543 57 26
101
659 3,861
785 97.3%
11 $13,551,871
75,745 95
367 43.0% 8,858,751
90.0% 6
$296.00

FY 2012 Actual
30,194 45 36 84
694 3,639
787 98.3%
11 $13,615,384
76,591 94
233 42.0% 9,013,624
85.0% 10
$407.00

FY 2013 Actual
25,161 67 34 46
741 3,527
936 96.6%
6 $11,358,798
77,128 119
134 42.0% 8,986,133
87.0% 9
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Department of Natural Resources
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Coastal Resources Departmental Administration Environmental Protection Hazardous Waste Trust Fund Historic Preservation Law Enforcement Parks, Recreation and Historic
Sites Pollution Prevention Assistance Solid Waste Trust Fund Wildlife Resources SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Federal Recovery Funds Other Funds Prior Year State Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2012 Expenditures
$6,410,755 11,366,714 122,546,336
2,946,820 2,512,647
51,201,171
756,331 967,239 63,564,081 $262,272,094 $262,272,094
71,326,410 1,646,066
103,788,907 425,502
$177,186,885 85,085,209
$85,085,209

FY 2013 Expenditures
$6,756,592 11,436,630 122,815,336
3,948,117 4,285,000
47,360,220

FY 2014 Current Budget
$6,997,322 11,594,783 111,511,843
3,397,423 2,601,602
46,939,650

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$6,997,322

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$7,048,255

11,594,783

11,797,867

114,561,843

115,164,243

3,397,423

4,027,423

2,601,602

2,620,084

18,171,362

18,678,527

46,939,650

47,024,226

155,011 1,369,741 68,282,229 $266,408,876 $266,408,876

1,865,775 55,169,388 $240,077,786 $240,077,786

1,865,775 36,998,026 $243,127,786 $243,127,786

2,720,775 37,299,459 $246,380,859 $246,380,859

81,823,656 0
95,651,130 680,129
$178,154,915 88,253,961
$88,253,961

50,293,306 0
97,290,448 0
$147,583,754 92,494,032
$92,494,032

50,293,306 0
97,290,448 0
$147,583,754 95,544,032
$95,544,032

50,293,306 0
97,290,448 0
$147,583,754 98,797,105
$98,797,105

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Department of Natural Resources

Department of Natural Resources
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and
Construction Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Coastal Resources State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Departmental Administration State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Environmental Protection State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Hazardous Waste Trust Fund State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Historic Preservation State General Funds Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Law Enforcement State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Solid Waste Trust Fund State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2014 Current Budget
$92,494,032 $92,494,032
11,607
50,281,699 $50,293,306
97,290,448 $97,290,448 $240,077,786
FY 2014 Current Budget
$2,053,557 4,838,671 105,094
$6,997,322
$11,445,718 110,000 39,065
$11,594,783
$25,897,906 28,835,422 56,778,515
$111,511,843
$3,397,423 $3,397,423
$1,580,815 11,607
1,009,180 $2,601,602
$0 0 0
$0
$13,615,630 1,704,029
31,619,991 $46,939,650
$1,865,775 $1,865,775

Changes $6,303,073 $6,303,073 0

FY 2015 Recommendation
$98,797,105
$98,797,105
11,607

0 $0
0 $0 $6,303,073

50,281,699 $50,293,306
97,290,448 $97,290,448 $246,380,859

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$50,933 0 0
$50,933

$2,104,490 4,838,671 105,094
$7,048,255

$203,084 0 0
$203,084

$11,648,802 110,000 39,065
$11,797,867

$3,652,400 0 0
$3,652,400

$29,550,306 28,835,422 56,778,515
$115,164,243

$630,000 $630,000

$4,027,423 $4,027,423

$18,482 0
0 $18,482

$1,599,297 11,607
1,009,180 $2,620,084

$16,426,412 2,248,458 3,657
$18,678,527

$16,426,412 2,248,458 3,657
$18,678,527

$84,576 0 0
$84,576

$13,700,206 1,704,029
31,619,991 $47,024,226

$855,000 $855,000

$2,720,775 $2,720,775

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Wildlife Resources State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

Department of Natural Resources
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2014 Current Budget
$32,637,208 13,784,397 8,747,783
$55,169,388

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

($15,617,814) (2,248,458) (3,657)
($17,869,929)

$17,019,394 11,535,939 8,744,126
$37,299,459

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State Board of Pardons and Paroles

State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles is comprised of SRtoaltees,BRoeasrpdoonfsPibairlditoienss,aannddOPargroalneiszation 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.
AGENCY OPERATIONS
In order to accomplish its mission, the agency has identified two core businesses:
Making informed parole decisions (Clemency), and 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.
The Clemency Division gathers information and prepares cases for the Board Members to make informed parole decisions. They also manage requests for restoration of rights and pardons.

The Field Operations Division is responsible for the community supervision of offenders who have been granted the privilege of parole. Field parole officers, who work in 41 districts throughout the state, provide offender supervision through a balanced strategy which blends both surveillance and enforcement along with referrals to treatment and self help programs.
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.
Operations Support units conduct the internal operations of the agency including budget, staff training, personnel, quality assurance audits, research, evaluation and technology, internal affairs, and victim services. The Board 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 with an automated field case management system.
AUTHORITY
State Constitution, Article Four, Section Two.

Board of Pardons and Paroles
Executive Director

Legal Services Intergovernmental Relations
Public Affairs

Clemency/Parole Division

Operations Support Division

Field Operations Division

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FY 2015 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Total Funds

State Board of Pardons and Paroles
FY 2015 Program Budgets

FY 2014 Current Budget
$52,986,608 $52,986,608
806,050 $806,050 $53,792,658

Changes $1,184,937 $1,184,937 0 $0 $1,184,937

FY 2015 Recommendation
$54,171,545 $54,171,545
806,050 $806,050 $54,977,595

Board Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Total Change

$56,613 24,651
(7,846) $73,418

Clemency Decisions

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect data on offenders within the correctional system, make determinations regarding offender eligibility for parole, investigate allegations of employee misconduct, manage the agency's public relations efforts, and administer the Re-Entry Partnership Housing Program.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Eliminate one-time funds for Clemency Online Navigation System implementation and temporary labor.
Total Change

$245,320 87,445
(100,000) $232,765

Parole Supervision Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to transition offenders from prison back into the community as
law abiding citizens by providing drug testing, electronic monitoring, parole supervision, and substance abuse treatment, and collecting supervision fees, victims' compensation, and restitution. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change

$632,172 234,417
$866,589

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State Board of Pardons and Paroles
FY 2015 Program Budgets

Victim Services

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide notification to victims of changes in offender status or placement through the Victim Information Program, to conduct outreach and information gathering from victims during clemency proceedings, to host victim and visitor days, and act as a liaison for victims to the state corrections system.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Total Change

$9,435 2,730
$12,165

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Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Board Administration 1. Total number of Board clemency votes
Clemency Decisions 1. Number of investigations completed (legal,
social, personal history, special interviews, other) 2. Number of inmates released by board action
3. Annual cost avoidance of offenders in the community under supervision versus prison costs for incarceration
Parole Supervision 1. Percentage of parolees completing parole
supervision 2. Average caseload size
3. Number of parolees under supervision (cumulative)
4. Average monthly rate of parolees employed
5. Number of parolees completing drug treatment once begun
6. Number of face-to-face contacts per parolee
7. Annual cost avoidance of offenders in the community under supervision versus prison costs for incarceration
Victim Services 1. Number of people registered in the Georgia
Victim Information Program system 2. Number of correspondence sent out to
victims

FY 2010 Actual
79,922
58,250
13,926 $366,527,300

FY 2011 Actual
70,261
48,376
10,769 $298,299,469

FY 2012 Actual
63,665
44,108
12,544 $351,168,318

69.0%
78 37,396
73.0% 6,349
477,527 $404,412,290

71.0%
85 38,905
69.0% 5,653
389,762 $298,299,469

72.0%
84 38,423
65.0% 4,973
312,123 $351,168,317

3,856 15,118

3,221 13,179

3,894 12,516

FY 2013 Actual
88,302
40,654
15,677 $408,884,195
74.0% 87
40,146 63.0% 4,025 247,358* $408,884,195
2,026 10,517

*FY 2013 performance is due to a change in supervision practices, with low-level cases now being placed on voice recognition supervision and face-to-face contacts reserved for medium-to-high risk offenders.

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Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Board Administration Clemency Decisions Parole Supervision Victim Services SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Federal Recovery Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Department Financial Summary

FY 2012 Expenditures
$5,585,290 7,268,893
41,212,538 444,125
$54,510,846 $54,510,846

FY 2013 Expenditures
$4,673,828 11,555,764 36,879,989
414,253 $53,523,834 $53,523,834

FY 2014 Current Budget
$5,011,671 11,946,790 36,373,866
460,331 $53,792,658 $53,792,658

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$5,011,671

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$5,085,089

11,946,790

12,179,555

36,373,866

37,240,455

460,331

472,496

$53,792,658

$54,977,595

$53,792,658

$54,977,595

153,704 1,580,290
961,685 $2,695,679 51,815,167 $51,815,167

329,798 138,723 1,028,772 $1,497,293 52,026,541 $52,026,541

806,050 0 0
$806,050 52,986,608 $52,986,608

806,050 0 0
$806,050 52,986,608 $52,986,608

806,050 0 0
$806,050 54,171,545 $54,171,545

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Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Board Administration State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Clemency Decisions State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Parole Supervision State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Victim Services State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2014 Current Budget
$52,986,608 $52,986,608
806,050 $806,050 $53,792,658
FY 2014 Current Budget
$5,011,671 $5,011,671
$11,946,790 $11,946,790
$35,567,816 806,050
$36,373,866
$460,331 $460,331

Changes $1,184,937 $1,184,937 0 $0 $1,184,937

FY 2015 Recommendation
$54,171,545 $54,171,545
806,050 $806,050 $54,977,595

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$73,418 $73,418

$5,085,089 $5,085,089

$232,765 $232,765

$12,179,555 $12,179,555

$866,589 0
$866,589

$36,434,405 806,050
$37,240,455

$12,165 $12,165

$472,496 $472,496

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State Properties Commission

State Properties Commission
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The State Properties Commission (SPC) is responsible for SRtoaltees,PRroesppeortniesisbCiloitmiesm,aisnsdioOnrganization 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. In addition, the State Properties Commission provides leasing assistance to state entities and is responsible for the inventory of all state-owned and leased real property. The Building, Land, and Lease Inventory of Property (BLLIP) database currently reflects approximately 15,000 state owned buildings, 2,000 state leases, and one million acres of state owned and leased land. The BLLIP database is available at www.realpropertiesgeorgia.org.
SPC assists state entities in the location of cost efficient and effective work space in state-owned facilities or commercially leased space in accordance with State

Properties Commission space standards adopted by the Commission in July 2008.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
The Georgia Building Authority (GBA) owns and operates buildings and various facilities located in the Capitol Hill Complex, including the Georgia State Capitol and the Governor's Mansion. The Georgia Building Authority has a portfolio of 33 buildings, 21 parking facilities, 4 parks and plazas, 2 warehouse complexes, and 6 confederate cemeteries. Services provided by GBA include maintenance, renovations, landscaping, housekeeping, event scheduling, food service, parking, and building access services.
AUTHORITY
Title 50-16, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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FY 2015 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

State Properties Commission
FY 2015 Program Budgets

FY 2014 Current Budget
$820,201
$820,201 $820,201

Changes $0 $0 $0

FY 2015 Recommendation
$820,201
$820,201 $820,201

State Properties Commission

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain long-term plans for state buildings and land; to compile an accessible database of state-owned and leased real property with information about utilization, demand management, and space standards; and to negotiate better rates in the leasing market and property acquisitions and dispositions.

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Georgia Building Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide maintenance, repairs, and preparatory work on
property owned by the Georgia Building Authority.
Recommended Change:

Other Changes

1. Reduce the payment to the Office of the State Treasurer by $1,996,734 from $2,842,668 to $845,934.

Yes

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State Properties Commission

State Properties Commission
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources State Properties Commission SUBTOTAL (Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED
AGENCIES) Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2012 Expenditures
$1,320,240 $1,320,240
$0 $1,320,240
1,320,240 $1,320,240
$0

FY 2013 Expenditures
$1,449,823
$1,449,823

FY 2014 Current Budget
$820,201
$820,201

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$820,201

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$820,201

$820,201

$820,201

$0 $1,449,823
1,449,823 $1,449,823
$0

$0 $820,201
820,201 $820,201
$0

$0 $820,201
820,201 $820,201
$0

$0 $820,201
820,201 $820,201
$0

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Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
State Properties Commission Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

State Properties Commission
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2014 Current Budget
$820,201 $820,201 $820,201
FY 2014 Current Budget
$820,201 $820,201

Changes $0 $0 $0

FY 2015 Recommendation
$820,201
$820,201 $820,201

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$820,201

$0

$820,201

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Public Defender Standards Council

Public Defender Standards Council
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Georgia Public Defender Standards Council (GPDSC) PRuoblelsic,RDeesfpeonndseirbSiltitainesd,aarnddsCOorguannciizlation is responsible for assuring that adequate and effective legal representation is provided, independently of political consideration or private interests, to indigent persons who are entitled to representation. This legal representation is consistent with the guarantees of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, the constitution of the United States, and the mandates of the Georgia Indigent Defense Act of 2003. The GPDSC provides such legal services in a cost-efficient manner, and conducts that representation in such a way that the criminal justice system operates effectively to achieve justice.
The GPDSC serves as administrative support for the 49 circuit public defender offices throughout the State through two programs Public Defender Standards Council and Public Defenders. The Council assists the circuit defender offices by providing training and professional development

for the attorneys and other staff involved in defending indigent citizens, representing the interests of defense attorneys throughout the State, and providing administrative assistance to circuit public defenders as needed. In addition, the Council program includes the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender, which provides direct and co-counsel representation, assistance, and resources to indigent persons in death penalty cases and appeals, and the Office of the Mental Health Advocate, which represents indigent persons found not guilty by reason of insanity or mentally incompetent to stand trial. The Conflicts Division is responsible for assuring that legal representation is provided where a conflict of interest exists within the local circuit public defender office.
AUTHORITY
Title 17, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

Georgia Public Defender Standards Council

Sr. Legal Counsel/ Deputy Director

Executive Director

Circuit Offices

Office of the Mental Health
Advocate

Office of the Georgia Capital
Defender

Conflict Division

Budget Director

Training Director Appeals Division

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287

FY 2015 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Public Defender Standards Council
FY 2015 Program Budgets

FY 2014 Current Budget
$41,218,026 $41,218,026
340,000 $340,000 $41,558,026

Changes $1,452,936 $1,452,936 0 $0 $1,452,936

FY 2015 Recommendation
$42,670,962 $42,670,962
340,000 $340,000 $43,010,962

Public Defender Standards Council Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender, Office of the
Mental Health Advocate, and Central Office. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Increase funds for personal services to eliminate furlough days.
Total Change

$106,831 35,810
340,000 $482,641

Public Defenders

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal representation is provided, independently of political considerations or private interests, to indigent persons who are entitled to representation under this chapter; provided that staffing for circuits are based on O.C.G.A. 17-12.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Increase funds for two assistant public defender positions authorized in HB 451 (2013 Session) for the Chattahoochee and Oconee Judicial Circuits.
Total Change

$605,374 223,973 140,948
$970,295

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Public Defender Standards Council

Public Defender Standards Council
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Public Defender Standards Council 1. Number of trainings offered 2. Number of new capital cases handled 3. Percentage of clients contacted at least once
per month 4. Percentage of clients contacted within 5 days
of notification of a death notice being filed

FY 2010 Actual
13 20 N/A
N/A

FY 2011 Actual
13 17 N/A
N/A

FY 2012 Actual
14 25 99.3%
N/A

FY 2013 Actual
20 25 93.4%
17.4%

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Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Public Defender Standards
Council Public Defenders SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Public Defender Standards Council
Department Financial Summary

FY 2012 Expenditures
$8,199,043

FY 2013 Expenditures
$8,000,514

FY 2014 Current Budget
$6,422,218

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$8,523,247

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$6,904,859

61,335,912 $69,534,955 $69,534,955

64,533,313 $72,533,827 $72,533,827

35,135,808 $41,558,026 $41,558,026

40,339,508 $48,862,755 $48,862,755

36,106,103 $43,010,962 $43,010,962

102,532 30,027,919 $30,130,451 39,404,504 $39,404,504

77,295 30,148,177 $30,225,472 42,308,355 $42,308,355

0 340,000 $340,000 41,218,026 $41,218,026

0 340,000 $340,000 48,522,755 $48,522,755

0 340,000 $340,000 42,670,962 $42,670,962

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Public Defender Standards Council

Public Defender Standards Council
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Public Defender Standards Council State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Public Defenders State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2014 Current Budget
$41,218,026 $41,218,026
340,000 $340,000 $41,558,026
FY 2014 Current Budget
$6,082,218 340,000
$6,422,218
$35,135,808 $35,135,808

Changes $1,452,936 $1,452,936 0 $0 $1,452,936

FY 2015 Recommendation
$42,670,962 $42,670,962
340,000 $340,000 $43,010,962

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$482,641 0
$482,641

$6,564,859 340,000
$6,904,859

$970,295 $970,295

$36,106,103 $36,106,103

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Department of Public Health
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

In 2009, HB 228 restructured the state's health and DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibPuilibtileics,HaenadltOhrganization human services agencies. The Division of Public Health, including the Emergency Preparedness function, was transferred from the Department of Human Resources to the Department of Community Health (DCH). In 2011, HB 214 transitioned the Division of Public Health and the Office of Health Improvement from DCH to a newly created Department of Public Health (DPH). DPH has a nine-person board appointed by the Governor.
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.
Health Protection
Health Protection functions include Emergency Preparedness, Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Infectious Disease and Immunization programs. These programs are responsible for ensuring conditions that protect the health and well being of Georgia citizens by preparing for and responding to disasters, conducting surveillance and outbreak investigations, detecting and preventing environmental hazards, and providing disease control and prevention services.

Health Promotion
Health Promotion functions include Maternal and Child Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, the Georgia Volunteer Health Care Program, and the Office of Health Equity. These programs are responsible for improving the health of Georgians by promoting healthy lifestyles, expanding access to low cost health care for uninsured individuals, and working to reduce health inequities throughout the state.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
There are two Commissions that are administratively attached to the Department.
The Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission works to improve the quality of life of Georgians with traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries by distributing grant funds.
The Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission distributes funds appropriated for trauma system improvement, and works to stabilize and strengthen the state's trauma care system.
AUTHORITY
Title 31, Official Code of Georgia Annotated. See also OCGA Titles 12-5-4, 15-21-143, 17-18-1, 19-15-4, 24-9-40, 264-192, 43 10A-7, 43-34, and 50-18-72(c)(2).

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Department of Public Health

Department of Public Health
FY 2015 Program Budgets

FY 2015 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund TOTAL STATE FUNDS Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Medical Assistance Program Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2014 Current Budget
$207,434,474 13,492,860 1,988,502
$222,915,836 20,411,154 1,807,258 1,957,150 10,404,529
392,505,732 $427,085,823
2,864,821 $2,864,821 $652,866,480

Changes $6,299,480 0 (204,438) $6,095,042 0 0 0 0 0 $0 0 $0 $6,095,042

FY 2015 Recommendation
$213,733,954 13,492,860 1,784,064
$229,010,878 20,411,154 1,807,258 1,957,150 10,404,529
392,505,732 $427,085,823
2,864,821 $2,864,821 $658,961,522

Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote the health and
well-being of Georgians. Activities include preventing teenage pregnancies, tobacco use prevention, cancer screening and prevention, and family planning services. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change

$25,538 11,050
$36,588

Adult Essential Health Treatment Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low-income Georgians
with cancer, and Georgians at risk of stroke or heart attacks. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for operations.
Total Change

($3,171) ($3,171)

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Total Change

$706,394 173,557
48,486 $928,437

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Department of Public Health
FY 2015 Program Budgets

Emergency Preparedness/Trauma System Improvement Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare for natural disasters, bioterrorism, and other
emergencies, as well as improving the capacity of the state's trauma system. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change

$62,986 17,646
$80,632

Epidemiology Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other
events of public health concern. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change

$36,478 9,671
$46,149

Immunization Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment,
vaccines, and technical assistance. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change

$10,943 2,420
$13,363

Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to avoid unnecessary health problems in later life by providing
comprehensive health services to infants and children. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change

$44,491 10,843
$55,334

Infant and Child Health Promotion Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote health and
nutrition for infants and children. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change

$61,673 15,652
$77,325

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Department of Public Health
FY 2015 Program Budgets
Infectious Disease Control Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure quality prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS,
sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2014. Total Change
Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to detect and prevent environmental hazards, as well as
providing inspection and enforcement of health regulations for food service establishments, sewage management facilities, and swimming pools. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change
Public Health Formula Grants to Counties Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide general grant-in-aid to county boards of health
delivering local public health services. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Total Change
Vital Records Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and provide to the public in a timely
manner vital records and associated documents. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2014. Total Change

$226,363 56,301
$282,664
$75,764 18,315
$94,079
$4,585,309 $4,585,309
$70,921 17,354
$88,275

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Department of Public Health
FY 2015 Program Budgets
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide disbursements from the Trust Fund to offset the costs
of care and rehabilitative services to citizens of the state who have survived brain or spinal cord injuries. Recommended Change: Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund 1. Reduce funds to reflect FY 2013 collections. Total Change Other Changes 2. Utilize prior year funds to maintain budget at current level (Total Funds: $204,438).

Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and administer a trauma center network, to coordinate the best use of existing trauma facilities and to direct patients to the best available facility for treatment of traumatic injury and participate in the accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds for system improvement.

Recommended Change:

State General Funds 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Total Change

Other Changes 3. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.

($204,438) ($204,438)
Yes
$10,768 3,728
$14,496 Yes

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Department of Public Health

Department of Public Health
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion 1. Number of school systems that adopt the
evidence-based, 100% Tobacco Free School policy
2. Number of registered callers to the Georgia Tobacco Quit Line
3. Percentage of initial pap tests provided to individuals who have never or rarely been screened for cervical cancer
Adult Essential Health Treatment Services 1. Percentage of eligible enrolled patients served
by the Cancer State Aid program
2. Of the 18 public health districts, the number of districts with hospitals that have participation agreements with the Cancer State Aid Program to foster program outreach and access
3. Of the 18 public health districts, the number of districts with hospital-based and freestanding radiation centers providing access to radiation treatment services
Emergency Preparedness/Trauma System Improvement
1. Number of families assisted through safety equipment provided (per federal fiscal year)
2. Strategic National Stockpile proficiency score
3. Total number of designated trauma centers
4. Average time to process Emergency Medical Services (EMS) medic license applications (in days)
5. Average time to process EMS service license applications (in days)
Epidemiology 1. Percentage of reportable disease
investigations for which public health control measures were initiated within the appropriate timeframe
2. Number of cases of reportable diseases submitted (per calendar year)
3. Number of requests delivered by the Online Analytical Statistical Information System (OASIS) (per calendar year)
Immunization 1. Percentage of children who are up to date on
recommended immunizations by their second birthday
2. Number of public and private provider organizations that actively utilize Georgia Registry of Immunization Transactions and Services
Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services
1. Number of children receiving assessment from Children's 1st program

FY 2010 Actual
61 4,748 24.8%
90.0% 12
17
56 N/A
17 20 35 100.0%
6,501 204,754
76.3% 7,810
13,261

FY 2011 Actual
72 5,835 26.5%
86.0% 11
17
41 95.0%
19 10 25 100.0%
7,403 235,303
82.4% 8,957
14,938

FY 2012 Actual
83 10,481 27.0%
87.0% 10
17
66 96.0%
24 5
18 100.0%
6,741 234,958
84.5% 9,439
12,590

FY 2013 Actual
93 14,196 31.4%
85.3% 12
17
N/A 99.0%
26 2
15 100.0%
N/A N/A
N/A 10,303
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Department of Public Health
Performance Measures

2. Number of children receiving services from the Children's Medical Services program
3. Percentage of very low birth weight infants (<1500 grams) delivered at facilities for highrisk deliveries and neonates
Infant and Child Health Promotion 1. Percentage of Women, Infants, and Children
program children ages 2 to 5 with a Body Mass Index at the 85th percentile or greater (per federal fiscal year) 2. Percentage of Women, Infants, and Children program infants who were ever breastfed (per federal fiscal year) 3. Number of infants and children served by the Women, Infants, and Children program
Infectious Disease Control 1. Percentage of refugees that receive initial
domestic health screenings within 90 days of their arrival into the U.S. 2. Number of eligible TB clients completing treatment in 12 months 3. Number of qualified ADAP applicants on waiting list 4. Number of STD cases
Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control 1. Number of food service inspections per
establishment 2. Number of swimming pool closures
3. Number of tourist complaints
Vital Records 1. Number of certificates issued
2. Average number of days to fill a certificate request
3. Amount of revenue collected
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund 1. Number of complete applications received
2. Average number of days from application submission to award date
3. Percentage of total annual budget dedicated to awards
Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission 1. Number of Emergency Medical Service
Regions (out of 10 possible) participating in Trauma System Regionalization activities 2. Number of First Responders trained from funding provided by the Commission

FY 2010 Actual
8,747 73.5%
38.4%
52.7% 380,898
85.0% 319 251
58,798 2
1,069 395
57,600 61
$1,596,575
301 199 75.0%
N/A N/A

FY 2011 Actual
8,925 73.5%
32.2%
56.7% 373,802
94.0% 322
1,421 71,637
2 1,069
395 188,896
41 $2,615,406
214 209 72.1%
2 750

FY 2012 Actual
8,990 72.5%
31.4%
57.2% 363,412
83.0% 268 223
67,578 2
715 399 99,144
32 $2,643,794
175 121 71.7%
3 338

FY 2013 Actual
10,983 77.1%
N/A
N/A 322,941
89.0% N/A 0
68,102 2
566 489 115,453
32 $2,886,321
217 117 71.8%
4 317

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Department of Public Health

Department of Public Health
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Adolescent and Adult Health
Promotion Adult Essential Health
Treatment Services Departmental Administration
Emergency Preparedness/ Trauma System Improvement
Epidemiology
Immunization
Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services
Infant and Child Health Promotion
Infectious Disease Control
Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control
Public Health Formula Grants to Counties
Vital Records
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Brain and Spinal Injury Trust
Fund Georgia Trauma Care Network
Commission SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED
AGENCIES) Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds
Federal Recovery Funds
Other Funds
Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL
Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund
State General Funds
Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2012 Expenditures
$41,292,845 7,804,934
31,912,089 27,571,109
11,917,027 13,962,904 54,560,709 320,961,446 111,755,892
5,388,531 77,533,738
5,680,023 $710,341,247
1,822,867 15,928,801 $17,751,668 $728,092,915
455,481,832 6,840,063
58,454,868 1,160,112
$521,936,875 1,262,373
193,016,732 11,876,935
$206,156,040

FY 2013 Expenditures
$40,088,092

FY 2014 Current Budget
$36,718,220

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$36,718,220

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$36,754,808

7,333,603

6,916,420

6,916,420

6,913,249

36,889,978 29,085,420

28,987,183 37,658,555

28,987,183 37,658,555

29,915,620 37,739,187

10,492,994 21,799,057 49,417,792
319,278,529
91,362,020 6,158,119
81,817,676
5,996,907 $699,720,187

10,557,921 13,650,467 43,893,327
267,967,078
92,400,129 5,292,684
87,317,646
4,172,376 $635,532,006

10,557,921 13,650,467 43,893,327
267,967,078
92,400,129 5,292,684
87,317,646
4,172,376 $635,532,006

10,604,070 13,663,830 43,948,661
268,044,403
92,682,793 5,386,763
91,902,955
4,260,651 $641,816,990

2,143,963 15,145,872 $17,289,835 $717,010,022

1,988,502 15,345,972 $17,334,474 $652,866,480

1,988,502 15,345,972 $17,334,474 $652,866,480

429,759,219 93,834
72,506,201 476,042
$502,835,296 1,777,707
200,820,701 11,576,318
$214,174,726

427,085,823 0
2,864,821 0
$429,950,644 1,988,502
207,434,474 13,492,860
$222,915,836

427,085,823 0
2,864,821 0
$429,950,644 1,988,502
207,434,474 13,492,860
$222,915,836

1,784,064
15,360,468
$17,144,532
$658,961,522
427,085,823 0
2,864,821 0
$429,950,644 1,784,064
213,733,954 13,492,860
$229,010,878

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Department of Public Health
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund TOTAL STATE FUNDS Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Medical Assistance Program Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Adult Essential Health Treatment Services State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant TOTAL FUNDS
Departmental Administration State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Medical Assistance Program Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Emergency Preparedness/Trauma System Improvement State General Funds Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Epidemiology State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant

FY 2014 Current Budget
$207,434,474 13,492,860 1,988,502
$222,915,836 20,411,154 1,807,258 1,957,150 10,404,529
392,505,732 $427,085,823
2,864,821 $2,864,821 $652,866,480
FY 2014 Current Budget
$3,648,684 6,632,179 500,000 149,000
10,404,529 14,638,828
745,000 $36,718,220
$3,171 6,613,249
300,000 $6,916,420
$20,756,090 131,795
1,807,258 471,900
5,375,140 445,000
$28,987,183
$2,451,132 280,000
34,755,447 171,976
$37,658,555
$4,026,204 115,637 196,750

Changes $6,299,480 0 (204,438) $6,095,042 0 0 0 0 0 $0 0 $0 $6,095,042

FY 2015 Recommendation
$213,733,954 13,492,860 1,784,064
$229,010,878 20,411,154 1,807,258 1,957,150 10,404,529
392,505,732 $427,085,823
2,864,821 $2,864,821 $658,961,522

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$36,588 0 0 0 0 0 0
$36,588

$3,685,272 6,632,179 500,000 149,000
10,404,529 14,638,828
745,000 $36,754,808

($3,171) 0 0
($3,171)

$0 6,613,249
300,000 $6,913,249

$928,437 0 0 0 0 0
$928,437

$21,684,527 131,795
1,807,258 471,900
5,375,140 445,000
$29,915,620

$80,632 0 0 0
$80,632

$2,531,764 280,000
34,755,447 171,976
$37,739,187

$46,149 0 0

$4,072,353 115,637 196,750

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Department of Public Health
Program Budget Financial Summary

Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Immunization State General Funds Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services State General Funds Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Infant and Child Health Promotion State General Funds Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Infectious Disease Control State General Funds Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control State General Funds Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Public Health Formula Grants to Counties State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Vital Records State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund TOTAL FUNDS Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2014 Current Budget
6,176,574 42,756
$10,557,921
$2,507,264 500,000
9,925,482 717,721
$13,650,467
$20,694,891 8,733,918 116,500
14,273,018 75,000
$43,893,327
$12,192,738 10,612,537
245,112,666 49,137
$267,967,078
$31,228,127 84,489
61,087,513 $92,400,129
$3,620,859 200,210 223,000 630,384 618,231
$5,292,684
$87,317,646 $87,317,646
$3,641,696 530,680
$4,172,376
$1,988,502 $1,988,502
$15,345,972 $15,345,972

Changes 0 0
$46,149

FY 2015 Recommendation
6,176,574
42,756
$10,604,070

$13,363 0 0 0
$13,363

$2,520,627 500,000
9,925,482 717,721
$13,663,830

$55,334 0 0 0 0
$55,334

$20,750,225 8,733,918 116,500
14,273,018 75,000
$43,948,661

$77,325 0 0 0
$77,325

$12,270,063 10,612,537
245,112,666 49,137
$268,044,403

$282,664 0 0
$282,664

$31,510,791 84,489
61,087,513 $92,682,793

$94,079 0 0 0 0
$94,079

$3,714,938 200,210 223,000 630,384 618,231
$5,386,763

$4,585,309 $4,585,309

$91,902,955 $91,902,955

$88,275 0
$88,275

$3,729,971 530,680
$4,260,651

($204,438) ($204,438)
$14,496 $14,496

$1,784,064 $1,784,064
$15,360,468 $15,360,468

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Department of Public Safety
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) is the DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibPuilibtileics,SaanfedtyOrganization parent agency of the Georgia State Patrol (GSP). Its responsibilities include patrolling public roads and highways and investigating traffic accidents within the State of Georgia, thereby safeguarding the lives and property of the public. The Department's troopers work to reduce accidents and injuries by enforcing traffic laws, encouraging seat belt use, and targeting drivers under the influence of drugs and alcohol. In addition, the Department provides law enforcement assistance to other local and state agencies of the criminal justice community in areas such as specialty units, fugitive apprehension, and Homeland Security.
The Department's other responsibilities include providing for the personal security of the Governor and First Lady, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House, and the Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, as well as the overall safety of employees, visitors, and facilities present on the Capitol Hill Area. DPS also houses the Motor Carrier Compliance Division which is responsible for enforcing Georgia's commercial vehicle size, safety, and weight regulations, High Occupancy Vehicles (HOV) Lane restrictions, and conducting school bus safety inspections.
In an effort to provide the services to the state and public as directed by the Governor, the Department of Public Safety has several unique units that contribute to the overall mission. These units include the following:

Field Operations Implied Consent Executive Security Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team Special Investigations Division Training Aviation Criminal Interdiction Unit Special Weapons and Tactics Capitol Police Motor Carrier Compliance Division Administration
The Department, for administrative purposes only, maintains four additional program units:
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.

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

Comptroller Special
Investigations
Training

Commissioner
Deputy Commissioner

Legal Services Aviation
Executive Security

Human Resources

Headquarters Adjutant

Commanding Officer Georgia State Patrol Field Operations

Capitol Police

Special Weapons and Tactics
Implied Consent

Specialized Collision Reconstruction Teams
Criminal Interdiction Unit

Motor Carrier Compliance Division

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Department of Public Safety
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council is responsible for improving law enforcement in the state by enforcing legislatively established standards for the employment and training of peace officers. The citizens of Georgia can be assured the adequate protection of persons and property through the establishment of minimum standards and professionalism developed and supported by law enforcement training.

The Governor's Office of Highway Safety is responsible for the development and administration of statewide highway safety programs. The agency educates the public on traffic safety and facilitates the implementation of programs that reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities on Georgia's roadways.
AUTHORITY
Title 25, 35, and 40, Official Code of Georgia Annotated; Georgia Laws 1980, Acts 875 and 866.

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FY 2015 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Department of Public Safety
FY 2015 Program Budgets

FY 2014 Current Budget
$120,420,700 $120,420,700
32,373,752 $32,373,752
39,565,015 $39,565,015 $192,359,467

Changes $9,887,827 $9,887,827 0 $0 2,840,986 $2,840,986
$12,728,813

FY 2015 Recommendation
$130,308,527 $130,308,527
32,373,752 $32,373,752
42,406,001 $42,406,001 $205,088,280

Aviation

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide aerial support for search and rescue missions and search and apprehension missions in criminal pursuits within the State of Georgia; to provide transport flights to conduct state business, for emergency medical transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation.

Recommended Change:

State General Funds 1. Provide funds for operating expenses for Life Flight helicopters.

2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
4. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

Total Change

Other Changes 5. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.

$2,180,450 44,627 15,624
323 $2,241,024
Yes

Capitol Police Services

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect life and property in the Capitol Square area, enforce traffic regulations around the Capitol, monitor entrances of state buildings, screen packages and personal items of individuals entering state facilities, and provide general security for elected officials, government employees, and visitors to the Capitol.

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to work cooperatively with all levels of government to provide a
safe environment for residents and visitors to our state. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Total Change

$119,624 49,090
2,621 $171,335

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Department of Public Safety
FY 2015 Program Budgets

Field Offices and Services

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for traffic and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's Uniform Division, and support a variety of specialized teams and offices, which include the Motorcycle Unit, Criminal Interdiction Unit, the Crisis Negotiations Team, the Special Projects Adjutant Office, Headquarters Adjutant Office, Special Investigations Office, the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, and the Training Unit.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

4. Provide funds for operating expenses for Post 52 in Hart County.

5. Replace federal and other funds with state funds for the Georgia Interoperability Network.

Total Change

Motor Carrier Compliance

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide inspection, regulation, and enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well as traffic and criminal laws for commercial motor carriers, limousines, non-consensual tow trucks, household goods movers, all buses, and large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle and High Occupancy Toll lane use restriction enforcement.

Recommended Change:

State General Funds 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

Total Change

Other Changes
4. Transfer funds from the Department of Revenue to the Department of Public Safety for the administration of the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement (Total Funds: $2,690,986).

Troop J Specialty Units Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and coordinate the Implied Consent Unit to oversee
and maintain the breath-alcohol program for the State of Georgia in coordination with the Forensics Science Division of the GBI. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Total Change

$1,627,428 550,260 21,510
1,202,304 868,787
$4,270,289
$47,519 60,816 7,298
$115,633 Yes
$33,057 11,375 323
$44,755

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Department of Public Safety
FY 2015 Program Budgets

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Firefighter Standards and Training Council

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide professionally trained, competent, and ethical firefighters with the proper equipment and facilities to ensure a fire-safe environment for Georgia citizens, and establish professional standards for fire service training including consulting, testing, and certification of Georgia firefighters.

Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change

Office of Highway Safety Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to educate the public on highway safety issues, and facilitate the
implementation of programs to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities on Georgia roadways. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Increase funds for driver education and training to reflect intent of SB 231 (2013 Session).
Total Change

Peace Officer Standards and Training Council

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to set standards for the law enforcement community; ensure adequate training at the highest level for all of Georgia's law enforcement officers and public safety professionals; and, certify individuals when all requirements are met. Investigate officers and public safety professionals when an allegation of unethical and/or illegal conduct is made, and sanction these individuals by disciplining officers and public safety professionals when necessary.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Replace state funds with other funds for operations.

Total Change

Public Safety Training Center Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop, deliver, and facilitate training that results in
professional and competent public safety services for the people of Georgia. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Total Change

$11,363 4,537
$15,900
$6,818 2,871
2,913,895 $2,923,584
$25,206 11,784
(150,000) ($113,010)
$150,409 64,824 3,084
$218,317

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Department of Public Safety

Department of Public Safety
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Aviation 1. Number of missions flown
Capitol Police Services 1. Number of Security Events within the fiscal
year 2. Number of incidents responded to
Field Offices and Services 1. Number of vehicle stops performed
2. Percentage of accident reports completed within 5 days
3. Number of accidents in Georgia worked
4. Percentage of Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) calls validated
5. Number of Nighthawks DUI stops
Motor Carrier Compliance 1. Number of commercial vehicle inspections
2. Percentage of vehicles weighed and found to be in compliance
3. Percentage of school buses found to have serious defects as a result of inspections
Troop J Specialty Units 1. Number of students attending the Basic 5000
course initially and for recertification 2. Number of intoxilyzer devices inspected and/
or serviced
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Firefighter Standards and Training Council 1. Number of fire department agency
inspections 2. Number of active firefighter positions
Office of Highway Safety 1. Percentage of safety belt usage (per federal
fiscal year) 2. Percentage of child safety seat usage (per
federal fiscal year)
Peace Officer Standards and Training Council 1. Percentage of cases resulting in sanctions
2. Number of cases per investigator
3. Total number of certifications awarded
Public Safety Training Center 1. Average cost per law enforcement candidate
2. Average cost per fire fighter candidate
3. Number of candidates attending police or fire specialized training
4. Number of candidates attending police or fire basic training

FY 2010 Actual
1,344
121 2,787
502,195 54.0% 42,252 N/A 941
98,716 99.0% 12.0%

FY 2011 Actual
N/A
130 2,864
380,766 83.0% 47,635 70.0% 2,571
100,877 99.0% 14.0%

2,212 2,224

1,884 2,050

438 28,547
89.6% 95.3%
60.0% 167
11,433
N/A N/A 32,024 1,652

354 29,531
93.0% 98.2%
67.0% 209
10,298
$3,421.51 $2,604.80
27,753 1,440

FY 2012 Actual
1,388
140 3,091
447,442 88.0% 43,950 86.0% 2,008
85,768 99.0% 13.4%
2,115 2,037
213 30,228
92.0% 98.6%
64.0% 214
9,493
$3,421.51 $2,604.80
25,607 1,437

FY 2013 Actual
1,451
126 3,251
549,747 89.0% 61,678 93.6% 2,359
80,869 99.0% 17.0%
1,993 1,855
169 30,082
95.5% N/A
82.5% 131
9,177
$3,415.77 $2,567.34
23,023 1,354

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Department of Public Safety
Performance Measures

5. Percentage of candidates graduating from police or fire basic training
6. Percentage of all courses taught off-campus

FY 2010 Actual
78.0%
47.0%

FY 2011 Actual
77.0%
41.0%

FY 2012 Actual
81.0%
39.0%

FY 2013 Actual
76.0%
30.3%

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Department of Public Safety

Department of Public Safety
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Aviation Capitol Police Services Departmental Administration Executive Security Services Field Offices and Services Motor Carrier Compliance Specialized Collision
Reconstruction Team Troop J Specialty Units SUBTOTAL (Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Firefighter Standards and
Training Council Office of Highway Safety Peace Officer Standards and
Training Council Public Safety Training Center SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED
AGENCIES) Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Federal Recovery Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2012 Expenditures
$5,145,911 6,737,506 8,330,609 2,091,156
86,557,760 24,704,487
3,523,678
1,471,857 $138,562,964
599,099
13,999,072 2,306,190
16,323,187 $33,227,548
$171,790,512
33,159,590 93,482
23,862,806 $57,115,878 114,674,634 $114,674,634

FY 2013 Expenditures
$4,592,864 7,587,471 8,336,583 1,942,590
93,247,829 26,802,916
3,348,820

FY 2014 Current Budget
$6,180,809 7,372,499 8,457,687 0
107,267,790 21,749,717 0

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$6,180,809

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$8,421,833

7,372,499

7,372,499

8,457,687

8,629,022

0

0

107,267,790

111,538,079

21,749,717

24,556,336

0

0

1,568,375 $147,427,448

1,535,585 $152,564,087

1,535,585 $152,564,087

1,580,340 $162,098,109

616,050 13,483,968
2,982,013 16,014,234 $33,096,265 $180,523,713

663,757 18,342,818
2,381,283 18,407,522 $39,795,380 $192,359,467

663,757 18,342,818
2,381,283 18,407,522 $39,795,380 $192,359,467

30,181,058 0
38,532,034 $68,713,092 111,810,621 $111,810,621

32,373,752 0
39,565,015 $71,938,767 120,420,700 $120,420,700

32,373,752 0
39,565,015 $71,938,767 120,420,700 $120,420,700

679,657
21,266,402 2,418,273
18,625,839 $42,990,171
$205,088,280
32,373,752 0
42,406,001 $74,779,753 130,308,527 $130,308,527

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Department of Public Safety
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Aviation State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Capitol Police Services Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Departmental Administration State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Field Offices and Services State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Motor Carrier Compliance State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Troop J Specialty Units State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Firefighter Standards and Training Council
State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Office of Highway Safety State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2014 Current Budget
$120,420,700 $120,420,700
32,373,752 $32,373,752
39,565,015 $39,565,015 $192,359,467
FY 2014 Current Budget
$3,157,775 243,034
2,780,000 $6,180,809
$7,372,499 $7,372,499
$8,312,606 141,571 3,510
$8,457,687
$83,751,094 9,848,347
13,668,349 $107,267,790
$9,797,945 3,827,142 8,124,630
$21,749,717
$1,535,585 $1,535,585
$663,757 $663,757
$560,135 17,327,181
455,502 $18,342,818

Changes $9,887,827 $9,887,827 0 $0 2,840,986 $2,840,986
$12,728,813

FY 2015 Recommendation
$130,308,527 $130,308,527
32,373,752 $32,373,752
42,406,001 $42,406,001 $205,088,280

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$2,241,024 0 0
$2,241,024

$5,398,799 243,034
2,780,000 $8,421,833

$0

$7,372,499

$0

$7,372,499

$171,335 0 0
$171,335

$8,483,941 141,571 3,510
$8,629,022

$4,270,289 0 0
$4,270,289

$88,021,383 9,848,347
13,668,349 $111,538,079

$115,633 0
2,690,986 $2,806,619

$9,913,578 3,827,142
10,815,616 $24,556,336

$44,755 $44,755

$1,580,340 $1,580,340

$15,900 $15,900
$2,923,584 0 0
$2,923,584

$679,657 $679,657
$3,483,719 17,327,181
455,502 $21,266,402

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Department of Public Safety

Department of Public Safety
Program Budget Financial Summary

Peace Officer Standards and Training Council State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Public Safety Training Center State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2014 Current Budget
$1,973,232 408,051
$2,381,283
$10,668,571 986,477
6,752,474 $18,407,522

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

($113,010) 150,000 $36,990

$1,860,222 558,051
$2,418,273

$218,317 0 0
$218,317

$10,886,888 986,477
6,752,474 $18,625,839

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Public Service Commission
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is responsible for PRuoblelsic,RSeesrpviocnesCiboimlitmiesis,sainodnOrganization regulating public utility companies under its jurisdiction. In carrying out its responsibilities, the Commission promulgates and enforces rules governing regulated companies, assists consumers of regulated companies with questions and problems, and educates the public on consumer rights and responsibilities in the evolving regulatory environment. Above all, the Commission aims to ensure that the best value in electric, natural gas, and telecommunications service is delivered to Georgia consumers and that the level of pipeline safety and utility facility protection practiced in the state remains high.
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 three programs: Administration, Facility Protection, and Utilities Regulation.
FACILITY PROTECTION
Through its safety program, the Georgia Public Service Commission protects people, property, and the environment from physical harm from a release of natural gas or other liquid, and averts interruptions of utility service resulting from damage to utility facilities caused by blasting or excavating. The Commission fulfills its responsibilities by

enforcing industry compliance with safety rules and regulations and by educating 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.
UTILITIES REGULATION
The goal of utilities regulation is to ensure that electric, natural gas, and telecommunication providers serve the state with affordable rates and quality service.
Even though the segments of the regulated industries have been opened to competition, the PSC remains responsible for monitoring the rates and service standards of electric, telecommunications, and natural gas companies. Additionally, it is the role of the Commission to approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies; monitor utility system, telecommunications network planning, generation planning, and construction, including nuclear construction; arbitrate complaints among competitors; provide consumer protection and education; and certify competitive 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

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Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

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.

Public Service Commission

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FY 2015 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Total Funds

Public Service Commission
FY 2015 Program Budgets

FY 2014 Current Budget
$7,735,488 $7,735,488
1,300,246 $1,300,246 $9,035,734

Changes $231,508 $231,508 0 $0 $231,508

FY 2015 Recommendation
$7,966,996 $7,966,996
1,300,246 $1,300,246 $9,267,242

Commission Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's
goals. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change

$17,629 12,669
$30,298

Facility Protection Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce state and federal regulations pertaining to buried
utility facility infrastructure and to promote safety through training and inspections. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change

$41,133 9,128
$50,261

Utilities Regulation

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, natural gas, and telecommunications companies, approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies, monitor utility system and telecommunications network planning, arbitrate complaints among competitors, provide consumer protection and education, and certify competitive natural gas and telecommunications providers.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Total Change

$88,143 62,806
$150,949

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Public Service Commission
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Facility Protection 1. Number of pipeline safety inspections
2. Number of people trained on Georgia Utility Facility Protection Act requirements
3. Number of Georgia Utility Facility Protection Act inspections per investigator
Utilities Regulation 1. Number of valid telecommunications, natural
gas, and electric complaints resolved by the Public Service Commission 2. Average call wait time in seconds
3. Percentage of total calls abandoned
4. Average number of days to process a major rate case
5. Number of orders issued

FY 2010 Actual
824 3,469
1,040

FY 2011 Actual
627 2,600
657

7,209
28 5.0% 180 2,460

7,146
36 5.0% 180 2,400

FY 2012 Actual
543 2,339
850
8,103
29 7.0% 180 2,225

FY 2013 Actual
489 2,287
823
8,159
23 5.7% 180 1,350

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Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Commission Administration Facility Protection Utilities Regulation SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Federal Recovery Funds Other Funds Prior Year State Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Public Service Commission
Department Financial Summary

FY 2012 Expenditures
$1,280,624
2,379,958
6,344,138
$10,004,720
$10,004,720

FY 2013 Expenditures
$1,215,207
2,087,967
6,042,269
$9,345,443
$9,345,443

FY 2014 Current Budget
$1,220,259
2,146,873
5,668,602
$9,035,734
$9,035,734

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$1,220,259

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$1,250,557

2,146,873

2,197,134

5,668,602

5,819,551

$9,035,734

$9,267,242

$9,035,734

$9,267,242

1,565,829 264,778 149,119 62,145
$2,041,871 7,962,849
$7,962,849

1,270,959 274,986 126,561 0
$1,672,506 7,672,937
$7,672,937

1,300,246 0 0 0
$1,300,246 7,735,488
$7,735,488

1,300,246 0 0 0
$1,300,246 7,735,488
$7,735,488

1,300,246 0 0 0
$1,300,246 7,966,996
$7,966,996

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Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Commission Administration State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Facility Protection State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Utilities Regulation State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS

Public Service Commission
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2014 Current Budget
$7,735,488 $7,735,488
1,300,246 $1,300,246 $9,035,734
FY 2014 Current Budget
$1,136,759 83,500
$1,220,259
$958,627 1,188,246 $2,146,873
$5,640,102 28,500
$5,668,602

Changes $231,508 $231,508 0 $0 $231,508

FY 2015 Recommendation
$7,966,996 $7,966,996
1,300,246 $1,300,246 $9,267,242

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$30,298 0
$30,298

$1,167,057 83,500
$1,250,557

$50,261 0
$50,261

$1,008,888 1,188,246
$2,197,134

$150,949 0
$150,949

$5,791,051 28,500
$5,819,551

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Board of Regents
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The University System of Georgia (USG), through its 31 BRoolaersd,RoefsRpeognesnibtsilities,andOrganization public colleges and universities, is charged with providing higher education to Georgia residents. USG works to create a more educated Georgia through its core missions of instruction, research, and public service.
INSTRUCTION
USG is comprised of four research universities, four comprehensive universities, 10 state universities, and 13 state colleges.
Access to higher education is critical to the economic development of the state. USG institutions offer doctorate, first professional, masters, baccalaureate, and associate degree programs. USG institutions also offer various oneyear and advanced certificate programs. In 2013, USG enrolled 309,469 students and granted 58,069 degrees.
RESEARCH
Research is concentrated at four research universities: the University of Georgia, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University, and Georgia Regents University. Funding for research is derived from the funding formula, federal and private sponsored research, and special state programs, such as the Georgia Tech Research Institute.
Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is a research component of the Georgia Institute of Technology. GTRI uses science and engineering expertise to solve some of the

toughest problems facing government and industry across the nation and around the globe.
PUBLIC SERVICE
The University System of Georgia offers direct service to farmers, businesses, industry, and communities through continuing education, public service institutes, and special services and organizations, such as the Enterprise Innovation Institute and Cooperative Extension Service.
The Enterprise Innovation Institute (EII) encourages industrial and economic development by providing an extension service that meets the technical and informational needs of industry and local development groups. EII also provides support for new technology companies.
Cooperative Extension Service (CES) assists Georgia farmers through a network of county extension agents who share information and research developed through the Agricultural Experiment Stations. CES also offers useful and practical information to the people of Georgia on subjects related to natural resources, home economics, youth development, rural development, and family support.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
The Board of Regents also oversees the Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS) which provides guidance, consulting services, information, and materials to meet the needs of the public libraries serving local communities throughout the

Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia Attached for Administrative Purposes Only Georgia Military College Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission
Chancellor

USG Institution Presidents

Chief Academic Officer

Chief Operating Officer

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state. There are 63 public library systems that operate 405 public libraries statewide. In addition, GPLS operates the state's library for the blind and physically handicapped.
ATTACHED AGENCY
Attached to the University System is the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission (GPTC). GPTC provides a nine-station television and 17-station radio network designed to meet the educational, cultural and informational needs of Georgia residents. Additionally, GPTC provides

electronically delivered classroom support for all Georgia learners.
Also attached to the University System is the Georgia Military College (GMC), a two-year liberal arts college located in Milledgeville and at six other satellite campuses across the state. GMC also runs a preparatory school for grades 6-12.
AUTHORITY
Titles 12, 20, 49, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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FY 2015 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Board of Regents
FY 2015 Program Budgets
FY 2014 Current Budget
$1,883,128,792 $1,883,128,792
4,672,727,417 $4,672,727,417 $6,555,856,209

Changes $56,138,972 $56,138,972 0 $0 $56,138,972

FY 2015 Recommendation
$1,939,267,764 $1,939,267,764
4,672,727,417 $4,672,727,417 $6,611,995,181

Agricultural Experiment Station Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve production, processing, new product development,
food safety, storage, and marketing to increase profitability and global competitiveness of Georgia's agribusiness.
Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($182,991) and retiree health benefits ($184,332).
Total Change

$177,205 236,381 367,323
$780,909

Athens/Tifton Vet laboratories
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, educational outreach, and consultation for veterinarians and animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Cooperative Extension Service Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide training, educational programs, and outreach to
Georgians in agricultural, horticultural, food, and family and consumer sciences, and to manage the 4-H youth program for the state.
Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($227,969) and retiree health benefits ($364,176).
Total Change

$219,746 237,813 592,145
$1,049,704

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Enterprise Innovation Institute

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to advise Georgia manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and government officials on best business practices and technology-driven economic development, and to provide the state share to federal incentive and assistance programs for entrepreneurs and innovative businesses.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($13,707) and retiree health benefits ($2,435).
Total Change

Forestry Cooperative Extension Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for faculty to support instruction and
outreach about conservation and sustainable management of forests and other natural resources. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance.
Total Change

Forestry Research Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct research about economically and environmentally
sound forest resources management and to assist non-industrial forest landowners and natural resources professionals in complying with state and federal regulations.
Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($18,469) and retiree health benefits ($40,584).
Total Change

$14,470 56,479 16,142
$87,091
$1,137 3,445 3,168
$7,750
$12,270 18,170 59,053
$89,493

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Georgia Archives

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the state's archives; document and interpret the history of the Georgia State Capitol building; and assist State Agencies with adequately documenting their activities, administering their records management programs, scheduling their records, and transferring their non-current records to the State Records Center.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Increase funds to allow for the Georgia Archives to open to the public five days per week.

4. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance.

Total Change

Georgia Radiation Therapy Center Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide care and treatment for cancer patients and to
administer baccalaureate programs in Medical Dosimetry and Radiation Therapy. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

Georgia Tech Research Institute Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding to laboratories and research centers affiliated
with the Georgia Institute of Technology whose scientific, engineering, industrial, or policy research promotes economic development, health, and safety in Georgia. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($7,097) and retiree health benefits ($3,479).
Total Change

Marine Institute Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support research on coastal processes involving the unique
ecosystems of the Georgia coastline and to provide access and facilities for graduate and undergraduate classes to conduct field research on the Georgia coast. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($3,756) and retiree health benefits ($2,940).
Total Change

$4,266 10,492 460,000
1,283 $476,041
$0 $0
$3,356 27,495 10,576 $41,427
$2,693 9,970 6,696
$19,359

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Marine Resources Extension Center Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund outreach, education, and research to enhance coastal
environmental and economic sustainability. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($6,060) and retiree health benefits ($11,892). Total Change
Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide medical education and patient care, including
ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal intensive, and emergency and express care. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change
Public Libraries Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to award grants from the Public Library Fund, promote literacy,
and provide library services that facilitate access to information for all Georgians regardless of geographic location or special needs. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%. 2. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. 3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. 4. Increase funds for state grants to public libraries based on an increase in state population. Total Change
Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund leadership, service, and education initiatives that require
funding beyond what is provided by formula. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for the Health Professions Initiative to address graduate medical education. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2014. 3. Increase funds for Georgia Regents University to expand the Rome clinical campus. 4. Increase funds for outreach efforts in cooperation with the Technical College System of Georgia, to
encourage individuals with some postsecondary education to return and complete college. Total Change

$7,337 4,676
17,952 $29,965
$271,656 $271,656
$199,484 312,238 194,660 106,078
$812,460
$3,225,000 155,643 784,721
1,250,000 $5,415,364

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FY 2015 Program Budgets
Regents Central Office Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to institutions of the
University System of Georgia and to fund membership in the Southern Regional Education Board. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from
12.28% to 13.15%. 3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2014. 4. Increase funds for four positions to provide E-Rate training and technical assistance to public schools
and libraries in Georgia. 5. Provide funds for enhancements to GALILEO. 6. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($11,209) and retiree health benefits
($16,128). 7. Increase funds to the Southern Regional Education Board to reflect FY 2015 dues and contract
amounts. Total Change
Research Consortium Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support research and development activities at Georgia's
research universities and other university-based initiatives with economic development missions and close ties to Georgia's strategic industries. Recommended Change: State General Funds 1. Transfer funds for Georgia Institute of Technology to the Teaching program to better align activities with program purpose and state funding structure. 2. Transfer funds for Kennesaw State University to the Teaching program and fund faculty through normal formula mechanism. Total Change Other Changes 3. Eliminate the Research Consortium program.
Skidaway Institute of Oceanography Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine
and ocean science and aquatic environments. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. Total Change

$39,252 20,927 41,754
415,000 2,500,000
27,337 28,210 $3,072,480
($5,896,551) (207,896)
($6,104,447) Yes
$7,216 8,098 9,984
$25,298

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Teaching Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds to the Board of Regents for annual allocations
to University System of Georgia institutions for student instruction and to establish and operate other initiatives that promote, support, or extend student learning. Recommended Change: State General Funds 1. Increase funds to reflect the change in square footage at University System of Georgia institutions. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%. 4. Provide funds for recruitment and retention initiatives for University System faculty. 5. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($7,414,940) and retiree health benefits ($5,574,962). 6. Adjust the debt service payback amount for a project constructed at Georgia Southern University. 7. Reduce funds for Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) to reflect year one of the plan to eliminate the GGC Special Funding Initiative over a seven year period. 8. Transfer funds from the Research Consortium program to the Teaching program. Total Change Other Changes 9. Fund activities related to Georgia's Academic and Workforce Analysis and Research Data System (GA AWARDS) through formula funds.
Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and conduct research at the University of Georgia
on animal disease problems of present and potential concern to Georgia's livestock and poultry industries and to provide training and education in disease research, surveillance, and intervention. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. 3. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($5,604) and retiree health benefits ($10,932). Total Change
Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide clinical instruction for veterinary medicine students,
support research that enhances the health and welfare of production and companion animals in Georgia, and address the shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and the nation. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. 3. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. Total Change

$9,019,889 173,877
11,862,751 10,000,000 12,989,902
1,014,809 (1,375,000)
6,104,447 $49,790,675
Yes
$9,779 21,887 16,536 $48,202
$2,801 1,889 2,292
$6,982

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FY 2015 Program Budgets
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to Georgia Military College Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for grades six
through twelve at Georgia Military College's Junior Military College and preparatory school. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from
12.28% to 13.15%. 3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2014. Total Change
Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and distribute high quality programs and
services that educate, inform, and entertain audiences, and enrich the quality of their lives. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from
12.28% to 13.15%. 3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2014. 4. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Total Change

$3,619 14,969 22,883 $41,471
$130,340 1,893
45,375 (516)
$177,092

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Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Agricultural Experiment Station 1. Value of research funds received
Athens/Tifton Vet laboratories 1. Average cost per test
2. Number of tests per year by the diagnostic laboratories for animal health diagnostic and surveillance testing
Cooperative Extension Service 1. Number of face-to-face client contacts made
by Cooperative Extension through educational programs and consultations 2. Number of Continuing Education Units provided to clientele 3. Number of client contacts per Cooperative Extension county faculty full-time equivalent
Enterprise Innovation Institute 1. Number of enterprises and/or stakeholders
served 2. Dollars in economic impact generated from
each state dollar appropriated 3. Number of jobs created or saved
Forestry Cooperative Extension 1. Number of service programs for outreach on
forestry conservation 2. Number of service participants per full-time
equivalent
Forestry Research 1. Extramural funds earned per each state dollar
2. External sponsored research funds generated
Georgia Archives 1. Hours open weekly to the public
2. Number of people served
3. Number of scanned images available to the public on the Internet (Archives Virtual Vault)
Georgia Tech Research Institute 1. External sponsored research funds generated
2. Estimated total economic impact of Georgia Tech Research Institute's sponsored funded research and activities
Marine Resources Extension Center 1. Number of interactions with Marine Extension
Service coastal marine constituents 2. Total dollars generated from new commercial
aquaculture operations including hard clams and oysters
Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics 1. Total senior level residency trainees
2. Residency program graduation rate

FY 2010 Actual $34,185,305
$34.37 N/A
2,255,924
52,765 469,123
7,075 $214.00
21,376 154
1,000
$3.54 $9,984,734
26 10,814 891,612
$194,727,862 $472,240,000
38,241 $1,881,505
109 96.3%

FY 2011 Actual $29,734,335
$31.47 188,698
1,420,955
43,361 433,158
9,957 $143.00
18,801 158
1,361
$3.60 $9,491,727
17 8,649 1,449,304
$205,495,289 $508,580,000
23,239 $1,466,003
139 95.5%

FY 2012 Actual $41,249,428
$34.86 184,558
1,391,432
37,226 330,026
8,795 $356.00
25,023 158
1,844
$3.32 $8,570,581
17 7,259 1,472,476
$306,236,727 $722,718,676
51,417 $1,668,649
126 99.2%

FY 2013 Actual $26,112,098
$33.30 182,324
1,376,972
42,092 286,677
9,428 $207.91
25,554 200
1,393
$3.18 $8,142,052
17 6,914 1,473,676
$304,910,068 $719,587,761
45,778 $1,728,456
128 99.3%

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Performance Measures

Public Libraries 1. Number of circulations in Georgia public
libraries 2. Total hours the public uses the Internet at
Georgia public libraries 3. Number of interlibrary PINES loans
4. Percentage of target population (those eligible for Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped services) utilizing GLASS
Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives 1. Number of direct extension contacts made at
Ft. Valley State University
Regents Central Office 1. Number of online database searches on
GALILEO 2. Number of degree programs approved
3. Number of degree programs terminated
Skidaway Institute of Oceanography 1. Additional sponsored and other dollars
generated for each state dollar 2. Percentage of research grant proposals
awarded in each fiscal year
Teaching 1. Number of students enrolled at University
System of Georgia institutions 2. Total sponsored fund revenue (in millions)
3. System-wide graduation rate
4. System-wide retention rate
Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station 1. Total extramural research funding
2. Extramural research dollars generated per state dollar
Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital 1. Annual caseload
2. Average net income/case
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Payments to Georgia Military College 1. Preparatory school graduation rate
2. Junior college graduation rate
Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission
1. Number of listeners using Georgia Public Broadcasting radio resources weekly
2. Number of media assets downloaded/ streamed by education users annually
3. Percentage of total operating expenditures supported by state funding

FY 2010 Actual
47,155,895
13,508,851
670,041 10.0%

FY 2011 Actual
48,205,800
12,189,724
707,694 10.1%

38,301
42,009,934 49 6
$3.00 43.0%
301,892 $1,762 59.2% 77.0%
$15,365,086 $5.56
19,696 $32.00

38,250
47,812,845 73 16
$3.00 35.0%
311,442 $1,929 59.5% 76.6%
$17,018,986 $6.41
19,801 $66.24

88.0% 21.7%
191,000 4,195,074
53.0%

90.0% 23.5%
198,000 4,868,327
47.0%

FY 2012 Actual
43,529,545 13,176,228
722,411 9.9%
41,104
179,331,891 44
277
$3.00 37.0%
318,027 $1,797 60.5% 76.1%
$17,460,592 $6.93
20,892 $36.98
100.0% 22.8%
193,600 4,578,744
42.0%

FY 2013 Actual
39,394,201 12,662,590
726,407 10.7%
74,220
438,692,291 38 48
$3.80 41.0%
314,565 $1,771 N/A N/A
$15,549,308 $6.05
22,575 $50.62
94.0% 23.0%
210,600 8,218,248
46.0%

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Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Agricultural Experiment Station
Athens/Tifton Vet laboratories
Cooperative Extension Service
Enterprise Innovation Institute
Forestry Cooperative Extension
Forestry Research
Georgia Archives
Georgia Radiation Therapy Center
Georgia Tech Research Institute
Marine Institute
Marine Resources Extension Center
Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics
Public Libraries
Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives
Regents Central Office
Research Consortium
Skidaway Institute of Oceanography
Teaching
Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station
Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Payments to Georgia Military
College Payments to Georgia Public
Telecommunications Commission SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES) Total Funds
Less: Other Funds
Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2012 Expenditures
$79,279,780 6,224,530
58,087,168 20,432,453
995,116 12,245,616
0 3,625,810
255,673,308 1,304,185 2,646,457
28,589,189
36,801,681 11,791,808
5,499,726 6,293,244 5,782,816
5,688,436,418 2,519,490
11,382,711
$6,237,611,506
2,270,765
12,219,944
$14,490,709
$6,252,102,215
4,547,253,295 159,637
$4,547,412,932 1,704,689,283
$1,704,689,283

FY 2013 Expenditures
$78,767,155 5,890,287
60,074,648 19,079,639
932,787 12,538,181
0 3,625,810

FY 2014 Current Budget
$72,785,946 5,258,000
54,449,313 17,662,612
1,071,179 12,812,680
4,840,709 3,779,621

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$72,785,946

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$73,566,855

5,258,000

5,258,000

54,449,313

55,499,017

17,662,612

17,749,703

1,071,179

1,078,929

12,812,680

12,902,173

4,840,709

5,316,750

3,779,621

3,779,621

301,727,717 1,312,836 2,889,780

319,600,482 1,200,848 2,524,781

319,600,482 1,200,848 2,524,781

319,641,909 1,220,207 2,554,746

28,297,463

28,297,463

28,297,463

28,569,119

35,317,842 18,053,953

36,720,024 25,303,326

36,720,024 25,303,326

37,532,484 30,718,690

8,096,357 6,104,447 5,982,400

8,401,788 6,104,447 5,165,489

8,401,788 6,104,447 5,165,489

11,474,268 0
5,190,787

5,772,118,514 2,470,069

5,920,031,891 2,569,841

5,968,898,936 2,569,841

5,969,822,566 2,618,043

13,237,341

10,474,390

10,474,390

10,481,372

$6,376,517,226 $6,539,054,830 $6,587,921,875 $6,594,975,239

2,269,752 13,370,145

2,288,309 14,513,070

2,288,309 14,513,070

2,329,780 14,690,162

$15,639,897

$16,801,379

$16,801,379

$6,392,157,123 $6,555,856,209 $6,604,723,254

$17,019,942 $6,611,995,181

4,645,232,607 0
$4,645,232,607 1,746,924,516
$1,746,924,516

4,672,727,417 0
$4,672,727,417 1,883,128,792
$1,883,128,792

4,672,727,417 0
$4,672,727,417 1,931,995,837
$1,931,995,837

4,672,727,417 0
$4,672,727,417 1,939,267,764
$1,939,267,764

House Bill 287 (2013 session) authorized the transfer of the Division of Archives and History from Secretary of State to Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. Prior Year expenditure information is reflected under Secretary of State.

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Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Agricultural Experiment Station State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Athens/Tifton Vet laboratories Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Cooperative Extension Service State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Enterprise Innovation Institute State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Forestry Cooperative Extension State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Forestry Research State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Georgia Archives State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Georgia Radiation Therapy Center Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Georgia Tech Research Institute State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Marine Institute State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Marine Resources Extension Center State General Funds

Board of Regents
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2014 Current Budget
$1,883,128,792 $1,883,128,792
4,672,727,417 $4,672,727,417 $6,555,856,209
FY 2014 Current Budget
$35,233,027 37,552,919
$72,785,946
$5,258,000 $5,258,000
$29,365,384 25,083,929
$54,449,313
$7,187,612 10,475,000 $17,662,612
$495,191 575,988
$1,071,179
$2,562,254 10,250,426 $12,812,680
$4,151,428 689,281
$4,840,709
$3,779,621 $3,779,621
$5,588,520 314,011,962 $319,600,482
$714,567 486,281
$1,200,848
$1,179,252

Changes $56,138,972 $56,138,972 0 $0 $56,138,972

FY 2015 Recommendation
$1,939,267,764 $1,939,267,764
4,672,727,417 $4,672,727,417 $6,611,995,181

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$780,909 0
$780,909

$36,013,936 37,552,919
$73,566,855

$0

$5,258,000

$0

$5,258,000

$1,049,704 0
$1,049,704

$30,415,088 25,083,929
$55,499,017

$87,091 0
$87,091

$7,274,703 10,475,000 $17,749,703

$7,750 0
$7,750

$502,941 575,988
$1,078,929

$89,493 0
$89,493

$2,651,747 10,250,426 $12,902,173

$476,041 0
$476,041

$4,627,469 689,281
$5,316,750

$0

$3,779,621

$0

$3,779,621

$41,427 0
$41,427

$5,629,947 314,011,962 $319,641,909

$19,359 0
$19,359

$733,926 486,281
$1,220,207

$29,965

$1,209,217

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Board of Regents

Board of Regents
Program Budget Financial Summary

Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Public Libraries State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Regents Central Office State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Research Consortium State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Skidaway Institute of Oceanography State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Teaching State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to Georgia Military College State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2014 Current Budget
1,345,529 $2,524,781
$28,297,463 $28,297,463
$31,497,624 5,222,400
$36,720,024
$25,303,326 $25,303,326
$8,401,788 $8,401,788
$6,104,447 $6,104,447
$1,214,869 3,950,620
$5,165,489
$1,676,074,685 4,243,957,206
$5,920,031,891
$2,569,841 $2,569,841
$386,135 10,088,255 $10,474,390
$2,288,309 $2,288,309
$14,513,070 $14,513,070

Changes 0
$29,965

FY 2015 Recommendation
1,345,529
$2,554,746

$271,656 $271,656

$28,569,119 $28,569,119

$812,460 0
$812,460

$32,310,084 5,222,400
$37,532,484

$5,415,364 $5,415,364

$30,718,690 $30,718,690

$3,072,480 $3,072,480

$11,474,268 $11,474,268

($6,104,447)

$0

($6,104,447)

$0

$25,298 0
$25,298

$1,240,167 3,950,620
$5,190,787

$49,790,675 0
$49,790,675

$1,725,865,360 4,243,957,206
$5,969,822,566

$48,202 $48,202

$2,618,043 $2,618,043

$6,982 0
$6,982

$393,117 10,088,255 $10,481,372

$41,471 $41,471
$177,092 $177,092

$2,329,780 $2,329,780
$14,690,162 $14,690,162

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Department of Revenue
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

Since 1938, the Department of Revenue has been DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibReilivteiensu,eandOrganization 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, 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.
TAX ADMINISTRATION AND COLLECTION
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.), and Property Taxes.
In addition to collecting and processing state revenue, each year the department also collects taxes designated for local counties, schools, and municipalities. This 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. The department's Industry Regulation program is comprised of a criminal investigative unit and an audit and operations unit. Agents assigned to the investigative unit carry out specialized investigations that focus on licensing and enforcement, 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, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

Commissioner

Administrative Support

Local Government Services & Motor
Vehicle

Tax Compliance

Office of Tax Policy

Technology Support Services

Industry Regulation

Departmental Administration

Revenue Processing

Customer Service

Office of Special Investigations

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Department of Revenue

Department of Revenue
FY 2015 Program Budgets

FY 2015 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2014 Current Budget
$174,075,693 433,783
$174,509,476 251,507 567,580
$819,087 2,690,986 $2,690,986 $178,019,549

Changes $4,223,919 0 $4,223,919 0 0 $0 (2,690,986)
($2,690,986) $1,532,933

FY 2015 Recommendation
$178,299,612 433,783
$178,733,395 251,507 567,580
$819,087 0
$0 $179,552,482

Customer Service Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide assistance to customer inquiries about the
administration of individual income tax, sales and use tax, withholding tax, corporate tax, motor fuel and motor carrier taxes, and all registration functions. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change

$140,122 51,048
$191,170

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and enforce the tax laws of the State of Georgia
and provide general support services to the operating programs of the Department of Revenue. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
4. Transfer funds for personal services from the Industry Regulation ($111,480) and Tax Compliance ($309,932) programs to meet projected expenditures.
5. Increase funds for personal services for one position to provide state revenue and policy analysis.
Total Change

$118,358 44,664
14,760 421,412
123,280 $722,474

Forestland Protection Grants

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for preferential assessment of qualifying conservation use forestland to counties, municipalities, and school districts pursuant to O.C.G.A. 48-5A-2, the Forestland Protection Act, created by HB 1211 and HB 1276 during the 2008 legislative session.

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Department of Revenue
FY 2015 Program Budgets
Fraud Detection and Prevention Purpose: The purpose of this program is to identify and prevent tax fraud and protect Georgia citizens from
identity theft through the use of fraud analytical tools. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Industry Regulation Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption
of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products; and conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles. Recommended Change: State General Funds 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. 3. Transfer funds for personal services to the Departmental Administration program to meet projected expenditures. Total Change Other Changes 4. Transfer funds from the Department of Revenue to the Department of Public Safety for the administration of the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement (Total Funds: ($99,996)). 5. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.
Local Government Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local tax officials with the administration of state tax
laws and administer the unclaimed property unit. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2014. Total Change
Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer share of FICA
to local tax officials. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) for the liability on local tax officials'
retirement benefits to meet projected expenditures. Total Change

$0 $0
$74,999 32,279
(111,480) ($4,202)
Yes Yes
$72,990 26,943
$99,933
$1,614,621 177,846
$1,792,467

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Department of Revenue
FY 2015 Program Budgets
Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish motor vehicle ownership by maintaining title and
registration records and validate rebuilt vehicles for road-worthiness for new title issuance. Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2014. Total Change Other Changes 3. Transfer funds from the Department of Revenue to the Department of Public Safety for the administration of the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement (Total Funds: ($2,490,990)).
Office of Special Investigations Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities
involving department efforts. Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2014. Total Change Other Changes 3. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.
Revenue Processing Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that all tax payments are received, credited, and
deposited according to sound business practices and the law, and to ensure that all tax returns are reviewed and recorded to accurately update taxpayer information. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change
Tax Compliance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on
delinquent accounts. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2014. 3. Transfer funds for personal services to the Departmental Administration program to meet projected
expenditures. Total Change
State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2015

$113,336 42,237
$155,573 Yes
$50,725 18,277
$69,002 Yes
$100,446 36,577
$137,023
$714,335 262,436
(309,932) $666,839
335

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Department of Revenue
FY 2015 Program Budgets
Tax Policy Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct all administrative appeals of tax assessments; draft
regulations for taxes collected by the department; support the State Board of Equalization; and draft letter rulings and provide research and analysis related to all tax law and policy inquiries. Recommended Change: State General Funds 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change Other Changes 3. Transfer funds from the Department of Revenue to the Department of Public Safety for the administration of the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement (Total Funds: ($100,000)).
Technology Support Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the department in information technology and
provide electronic filing services to taxpayers. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2014. Total Change

$45,535 16,605
$62,140 Yes
$243,246 88,254
$331,500

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Department of Revenue

Department of Revenue
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Customer Service 1. Number of in-bound calls
2. Percentage of inbound calls answered
3. Average call wait times (in seconds)
Forestland Protection Grants 1. Number of jurisdictions reimbursed under the
Forestland Protection Act 2. Number of reimbursements
3. Total amount of reimbursements
Industry Regulation 1. Percentage of alcohol inspections in
compliance 2. Percentage of tobacco inspections in
compliance 3. Total underage alcohol investigations
4. Percentage of investigated vendors making illegal underage alcohol sales
5. Total underage tobacco investigations
6. Percentage of investigated vendors making illegal underage tobacco sales
Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling 1. Amount of revenue from motor vehicle
registrations (in millions) 2. Total number of motor vehicle registrations
processed 3. Number of motor vehicle registrations
renewed online 4. Salvage inspections completed statewide
5. Percentage of each private contractor's inspection reports reviewed by state salvage inspectors
6. Percentage of each private contractor's inspections that are visually inspected by state salvage inspectors
Revenue Processing 1. Total returns processed
2. Total returns processed by tax type Individual
3. Percentage of individual tax returns filed electronically
Tax Compliance 1. Number of telephone calls seeking assistance
in the 11 Regional Offices 2. Number of walk-in taxpayers seeking
assistance in the 11 Regional Offices 3. Total revenue agent collections
4. Number of audits completed
5. Percentage of audits in compliance

FY 2010 Actual
1,053,000 35.0% 1,241
N/A 237 $10,565,981
85.0% 84.0% 4,356 16.0% 3,372
9.0%
$214 8,527,790
304,705 18,865 N/A
N/A
6,644,199 3,514,977
77.7%
449,958 72,000
$103,938,333 12,173 42.0%

FY 2011 Actual
990,058 35.0% 720
113 267 $14,083,544
85.0% 90.0% 4,365 18.0% 2,227 11.0%
$253 8,581,400
275,766 18,826 N/A
N/A
7,367,044 4,450,005
75.7%
481,494 71,922
$151,561,952 39,829 45.0%

FY 2012 Actual
1,019,827 73.0% 240
128 276 $17,441,456
81.0% 89.0% 5,343 12.0% 1,763
9.0%
$240 8,619,297
589,956 21,609 5.0%
3.0%
6,600,000 4,000,000
81.0%
426,719 60,789
$199,094,871 94,609 45.0%

FY 2013 Actual
776,201 84.0% 180
131 279 $22,169,470
87.0% 93.0% 4,285
8.0% 2,311 5.0%
$224 8,797,338
640,686 21,271 3.0%
3.0%
6,250,000 3,700,000
83.0%
452,723 68,237
$185,104,374 48,870 45.0%

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Department of Revenue
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Customer Service Departmental Administration Forestland Protection Grants Fraud Detection and
Prevention Industry Regulation Local Government Services Local Tax Officials Retirement
and FICA Motor Vehicle Registration and
Titling Office of Special Investigations Revenue Processing Tax Compliance Tax Policy Technology Support Services SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2012 Expenditures
$15,843,586
8,234,992
14,072,350
3,252,000

FY 2013 Expenditures
$14,191,404
7,915,700
14,184,250
625,000

FY 2014 Current Budget
$14,432,608
7,194,033
14,072,351
1,250,000

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$14,432,608

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$14,623,778

7,615,445

7,916,507

14,072,351

14,072,351

1,250,000

1,250,000

6,576,765 6,185,276 6,947,119

6,774,343 8,454,814 9,232,474

6,418,917 6,084,193 11,066,592

6,207,441 6,084,193 11,066,592

6,314,719 6,184,126 12,859,059

22,723,708

25,467,988

20,716,376

18,225,386

18,380,959

2,927,071 15,103,992 54,581,456
2,730,387 33,322,512 $192,501,214 $192,501,214

3,727,277 14,151,395 58,170,173
2,849,222 22,633,454 $188,377,494 $188,377,494

3,823,719 13,261,024 52,218,488
3,101,861 24,379,387 $178,019,549 $178,019,549

3,823,719 13,261,024 51,908,556
3,001,861 24,379,387 $175,328,563 $175,328,563

3,892,721 13,398,047 52,885,327
3,064,001 24,710,887 $179,552,482 $179,552,482

950,581 57,925,060 $58,875,641 133,475,573
150,000 $133,625,573

1,120,771 48,579,453 $49,700,224 138,527,270
150,000 $138,677,270

819,087 2,690,986 $3,510,073 174,075,693
433,783 $174,509,476

819,087 0
$819,087 174,075,693
433,783 $174,509,476

819,087 0
$819,087 178,299,612
433,783 $178,733,395

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Department of Revenue

Department of Revenue
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Customer Service State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Departmental Administration State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Forestland Protection Grants State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Fraud Detection and Prevention State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Industry Regulation State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Local Government Services State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Office of Special Investigations State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Revenue Processing State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2014 Current Budget
$174,075,693 433,783
$174,509,476 251,507 567,580
$819,087 2,690,986 $2,690,986 $178,019,549
FY 2014 Current Budget
$14,207,028 225,580
$14,432,608
$7,194,033 $7,194,033
$14,072,351 $14,072,351
$1,250,000 $1,250,000
$5,513,631 433,783 251,507 120,000 99,996
$6,418,917
$6,084,193 $6,084,193
$11,066,592 $11,066,592
$18,225,386 2,490,990
$20,716,376
$3,823,719 $3,823,719
$13,261,024 $13,261,024

Changes $4,223,919 0 $4,223,919 0 0 $0 (2,690,986)
($2,690,986) $1,532,933

FY 2015 Recommendation
$178,299,612 433,783
$178,733,395 251,507 567,580
$819,087 0
$0 $179,552,482

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$191,170 0
$191,170

$14,398,198 225,580
$14,623,778

$722,474 $722,474

$7,916,507 $7,916,507

$0

$14,072,351

$0

$14,072,351

$0

$1,250,000

$0

$1,250,000

($4,202) 0 0 0
(99,996) ($104,198)

$5,509,429 433,783 251,507 120,000 0
$6,314,719

$99,933 $99,933

$6,184,126 $6,184,126

$1,792,467 $1,792,467

$12,859,059 $12,859,059

$155,573 (2,490,990) ($2,335,417)

$18,380,959 0
$18,380,959

$69,002 $69,002

$3,892,721 $3,892,721

$137,023 $137,023

$13,398,047 $13,398,047

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Tax Compliance State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Tax Policy State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Technology Support Services State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

Department of Revenue
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2014 Current Budget
$51,996,488 222,000
$52,218,488
$3,001,861 100,000
$3,101,861
$24,379,387 $24,379,387

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$666,839 0
$666,839

$52,663,327 222,000
$52,885,327

$62,140 (100,000) ($37,860)

$3,064,001 0
$3,064,001

$331,500 $331,500

$24,710,887 $24,710,887

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Secretary of State
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Secretary of State is the keeper of the Great Seal of SReocleres,taRreyspoofSntsaibteilities,andOrganization 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 the following:
Licensing the practice of over 66 professions, and registration of other activities,
Election and voter registration, Business activity monitoring and enforcement of
many financial regulations, and Investigation, inspection, and enforcement of
professional licenses, elections activities, and securities regulations. The office is comprised of Internal Administration, Elections, Corporations, Securities and Business Regulation, and State Professional Licensing Boards.
REGULATORY RESPONSIBILITIES
As a regulatory agency, the office offers education and examinations, issues licenses, collects fees for licenses, investigates complaints or violations of the law, and orders reprimands. The Securities Division is responsible for regulating securities, and has the authority to adopt necessary rules to monitor the securities industry, including registration of securities brokers, dealers, and firms. The division registers cemeteries, and regulates perpetual care cemeteries, charitable organizations, and paid solicitors.

The Corporations Division serves as custodian of filings for foreign and domestic charters, nonprofit organizations, and other types of corporate entity activities. In addition, the division registers and renews trademarks and servicemarks.
The Professional Licensing Boards Division manages 43 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 supervises and monitors all activities related to officials and elections. These activities include overseeing voter registration and maintaining voter roles; training all local election officials in proper elections procedures; coordinating and monitoring all municipal, state, county and federal elections within the state of Georgia; certifying the qualifications of all candidates; and the preparation of all ballots and elections forms and materials. The office is also responsible for the certification and authorization of all election results within Georgia.
INTERNAL ADMINISTRATION
The Internal Administration Division contains the general administrative support functions of accounting, purchasing, budgeting, human resources, and information

Attached for Administrative Purposes Only
Georgia Commission on the Holocaust Georgia Real Estate Commission

Secretary of State

Assistant Secretary of State

Administration

Elections

Corporations
Professional Licensing Boards

Securities

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Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

technology. The Administrative Procedures Section is responsible for administering the rules promulgation process pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act for the State.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
There are two agencies attached to the Secretary of State for administrative purposes. These agencies operate autonomously; however, their funding is received and their administrative support function is provided through the larger agency.
The Georgia Commission on the Holocaust takes lessons from the history of the Holocaust and uses them to help lead new generations of Georgians beyond racism and bigotry.

Through a variety of programs, the Commission fosters tolerance, good citizenship, and character development among the young people of the state.
The Georgia Real Estate Commission ensures professional competency among real estate licensees and appraisers, and promotes a fair and honest market environment for practitioners and their customers and clients in real estate transactions in Georgia.
AUTHORITY
Titles 10, 14, 21, 28, 43-45, Official Code of Georgia Annotated; Public Law 93-443, 1993; Resolution Act 11, Georgia Laws 1993.

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FY 2015 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Secretary of State
FY 2015 Program Budgets
FY 2014 Current Budget
$23,393,403 $23,393,403
85,000 $85,000 1,024,512 $1,024,512 $24,502,915

Changes $519,027 $519,027 0 $0 0 $0 $519,027

FY 2015 Recommendation
$23,912,430 $23,912,430
85,000 $85,000 1,024,512 $1,024,512 $25,021,942

Corporations Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to accept and review filings made pursuant to statutes; to issue
certifications of records on file; and to provide general information to the public on all filed entities. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Total Change

$30,842 9,270
402 $40,514

Elections

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer all duties imposed upon the Secretary of State by providing all required filing and public information services, performing all certification and commissioning duties required by law, and assisting candidates, local governments, and citizens in interpreting and complying with all election, voter registration, and financial disclosure laws.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

Total Change

$45,308 12,158
297 $57,763

Office Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of
State and its attached agencies. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Total Change

$131,654 40,939
1,421 $174,014

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Professional Licensing Boards Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by supporting all
operations of Boards which license professions. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Total Change

Securities

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Georgia Securities Act, the Georgia Charitable Solicitations Act, and the Georgia Cemetery Act. Functions under each act include registration, examinations, investigation, and administrative enforcement actions.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

Total Change

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Georgia Commission on the Holocaust Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to present and future
generations of Georgians in order to create an awareness of the enormity of the crimes of prejudice and inhumanity. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change

Real Estate Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for real estate brokers and
salespersons, and provide administrative support to the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board in their administration of the Real Estate Appraisal. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change

$117,141 39,666 1,391
$158,198
$15,302 5,501 209
$21,012
$5,788 2,084
$7,872
$43,618 16,036
$59,654

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Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Corporations 1. Number of total corporation filings processed 2. Number of new corporations filings
completed 3. Percentage of Corporations call center calls
abandoned Elections 1. Number of elections 2. Number of registered voters 3. Number of training classes offered online
through E-Learn system 4. Number of E-Learn users trained

FY 2010 Actual
849,039 84,783
N/A

FY 2011 Actual
915,174 89,183
N/A

220 5,736,319
10
820

650 5,696,083
41
1,266

Office Administration 1. Number of completed investigations 2. Number of regular inspections 3. Fines collected

1,322 9,091 $1,186,174

1,309 9,459 $1,375,142

Professional Licensing Boards 1. Number of licensed professionals regulated
2. Number of license renewals processed
3. Number of new applications processed
4. Average number of days to process new applications
5. Average number of days to process renewal applications
6. Percentage of PLB call center calls abandoned

1,023,062 196,366 45,824 66
2
N/A

1,121,905 187,873 58,871 57
6
N/A

Securities 1. Fines collected
2. Number of completed examinations of registered Investment Adviser firms
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Georgia Commission on the Holocaust 1. Number of docent training sessions, docent
enrichment courses, courses at local libraries, permanent Anne Frank exhibit and traveling exhibits provided
2. Number of educators attending Commission programs and training sessions requesting materials to incorporate into their lesson plans
3. Total funds raised for Commission programming
Real Estate Commission 1. Percentage of Georgia passing rates on
qualifying real estate salesperson examinations that surpass the national average
2. Percentage of all completed applications processed within 5 business days of receipt

$1,973,157 N/A
17 450 N/A 7.0% 98.0%

$3,000 29
20 402 $50,000 8.0% 98.0%

*FY 2012 performance is due to a one-time collection for Auction Rate Securities Auctions.

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FY 2012 Actual
853,281 96,071 15.0%
536 5,904,789
41 1,381
1,355 8,866 $1,434,482
1,147,033 204,095 57,920 69 15 28.0%
$5,321,132* 62
25
250
$25,000
6.0%
99.0%

FY 2013 Actual
729,465 95,477 51.0%
528 6,175,037
64 1,464 1,087 12,907 $2,664,550 1,167,746 192,446 56,255
93 22 44.0% $252,016 73
3
185
$27,000
8.0%
98.0%
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Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Archives and Records
Corporations
Elections
Office Administration
Professional Licensing Boards
Securities SUBTOTAL (Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Georgia Commission on the
Holocaust Georgia Drugs and Narcotics
Agency Georgia Government
Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission Real Estate Commission SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES) Total Funds Less: Federal Funds
Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2012 Expenditures
$4,983,602 1,990,372 9,336,255 5,662,575 7,178,222 819,124
$29,970,150
355,935
1,701,585
1,091,154
3,134,051 $6,282,725
$36,252,875
2,987,593 2,267,425 $5,255,018 30,997,857 $30,997,857

FY 2013 Expenditures
$4,721,513 2,034,715 7,669,413 5,789,779 7,075,073 784,074
$28,074,567

FY 2014 Current Budget
$0 2,006,317 5,303,394 5,871,691 7,342,564
819,185 $21,343,151

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$0

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$0

2,006,317

2,046,831

5,303,394

5,361,157

5,871,691

6,045,705

7,342,564

7,500,762

819,185

840,197

$21,343,151

$21,794,652

360,788 1,834,585 1,348,410
2,954,371 $6,498,154 $34,572,721
1,539,555 2,337,546 $3,877,101 30,695,620 $30,695,620

270,728 0 0
2,889,036 $3,159,764 $24,502,915
85,000 1,024,512 $1,109,512 23,393,403 $23,393,403

270,728 0 0
2,889,036 $3,159,764 $24,502,915
85,000 1,024,512 $1,109,512 23,393,403 $23,393,403

278,600 0 0
2,948,690 $3,227,290 $25,021,942
85,000 1,024,512 $1,109,512 23,912,430 $23,912,430

House Bill 287 (2013 session) authorized the transfer of the Division of Archives and History from Secretary of State to Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.

House Bill 132 (2013 session) authorized the transfer of the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency as an attached agency from the Secretary of State to the Department of Community Health.

Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission was transferred from Secretary of State by Executive Order on July 1, 2013. Prior year expenditure information for the Commission is reflected under Secretary of State.

Budget Information is reflected in the Department of Community Health, State Accounting Office, and Board of Regents.

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Secretary of State
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Corporations State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Elections State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Office Administration State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Professional Licensing Boards State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Securities State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Georgia Commission on the Holocaust
State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Real Estate Commission State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2014 Current Budget
$23,393,403 $23,393,403
85,000 $85,000 1,024,512 $1,024,512 $24,502,915
FY 2014 Current Budget
$1,266,805 739,512
$2,006,317
$5,168,394 85,000 50,000
$5,303,394
$5,856,691 15,000
$5,871,691
$7,192,564 150,000
$7,342,564
$769,185 50,000
$819,185
$250,728 20,000
$270,728
$2,889,036 $2,889,036

Changes $519,027 $519,027 0 $0 0 $0 $519,027

FY 2015 Recommendation
$23,912,430 $23,912,430
85,000 $85,000 1,024,512 $1,024,512 $25,021,942

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$40,514 0
$40,514

$1,307,319 739,512
$2,046,831

$57,763 0 0
$57,763

$5,226,157 85,000 50,000
$5,361,157

$174,014 0
$174,014

$6,030,705 15,000
$6,045,705

$158,198 0
$158,198

$7,350,762 150,000
$7,500,762

$21,012 0
$21,012

$790,197 50,000
$840,197

$7,872 0
$7,872
$59,654 $59,654

$258,600 20,000
$278,600
$2,948,690 $2,948,690

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State Soil and Water Conservation Commission
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The State Soil and Water Conservation Commission SRtoaltees,SRoeilspanodnsWibaitlietrieCso,annsderOvargtiaonnizCaotmionmission (SSWCC) was formed to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia. The commission's primary goal is to 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 and urban best practices.
There are 40 Soil and Water Conservation Districts in Georgia, composed of one or several counties each; every county has at least two 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 five supervisors from different state regions and appointed by the Governor to serve fiveyear terms. There are five commission members in all, one of whom is designated Chairman. The commission is headquartered in Athens with five 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 Calhoun, Athens, 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 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 is intended to support 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

Soil and Water Conservation
Board
Executive Director
Deputy Executive Director

Administration

Water Resources and Land Use Planning

USDA Flood Control Watershed
Structures

Conservation of Agricultural Water
Supplies

Conservation of Soil and Water
Resources

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State Soil and Water Conservation Commission
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

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.
WATERSHED FLOOD CONTROL DAMS
There are 357 USDA-constructed flood control watershed dams in the State of Georgia, most of them located in the northern part of the state. This program provides for proper rehabilitation, operation and maintenance of these dams by working with federal, local, and Soil and Water 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.
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 to improve water management throughout the state. Through wetted acreage maps, reservoir planning, and statewide water plan efforts, the commission provides resource information to stakeholders and policy makers in the statewide water planning process.
AUTHORITY
Title 2 Chapter 6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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State Soil and Water Conservation Commission
FY 2015 Program Budgets

FY 2015 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2014 Current Budget
$2,612,536 $2,612,536
509,861 $509,861 1,284,623 $1,284,623 $4,407,020

Changes ($2,612,536)
($2,612,536) (509,861)
($509,861) (1,284,623) ($1,284,623) ($4,407,020)

FY 2015 Recommendation
$0 $0
0 $0
0 $0 $0

Commission Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources
of the State of Georgia. Recommended Change:
1. Eliminate two vacant and five filled positions.
2. Transfer remaining funds and one position to the Department of Agriculture to consolidate soil and water conservation activities. Total Change

($370,438) (385,665)
($756,103)

Conservation of Agricultural Water Supplies

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to conserve ground and surface water in Georgia by increasing the uniformity and efficiency of agricultural water irrigation systems, by installing meters on sites with permits for agricultural use to obtain data on agricultural water usage, and by administering the use of federal funds to construct and renovate agricultural water catchments.

Recommended Change:

1. Transfer funds and six positions to the Department of Agriculture to consolidate soil and water conservation activities (Total Funds: ($1,314,771)).
Total Change

($235,272) ($235,272)

Conservation of Soil and Water Resources

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to conserve Georgia's rural and urban natural resources by providing grants to encourage the reduction of erosion and other non-point source pollution from agricultural lands, by providing technical assistance teaching best management practices on erosion and sedimentation control to landowners and local governments, by certifying erosion and sedimentation control personnel, and by reviewing and approving erosion and sedimentation control plans for soil and water conservation districts.

Recommended Change:

1. Eliminate 10 vacant and two filled positions.

2. Transfer remaining funds and 21 positions to the Department of Agriculture to consolidate soil and water conservation activities (Total Funds: ($1,975,247)).
Total Change

($130,477) (1,260,262)
($1,390,739)

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State Soil and Water Conservation Commission
FY 2015 Program Budgets
U.S.D.A. Flood Control Watershed Structures Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect, maintain and provide assistance to owners of USDA
flood control structures so that they comply with the state Safe Dams Act. Recommended Change:
1. Transfer funds to the Department of Agriculture to consolidate soil and water conservation activities. Total Change
Water Resources and Land Use Planning Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for planning and research on water
management, erosion and sedimentation control. Recommended Change:
1. Transfer funds to the Department of Agriculture to consolidate soil and water conservation activities. Total Change

($98,502) ($98,502)
($131,920) ($131,920)

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Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Commission Administration 1. Percentage of state funds as compared to
agency total funds
Conservation of Agricultural Water Supplies 1. Number of agricultural water meters installed
2. Number of agricultural irrigation systems audited for application uniformity
3. Number of million gallons of potential water saved by mobile irrigation lab contracted audits
Conservation of Soil and Water Resources 1. Number of individuals certified or recertified
in erosion and sedimentation control 2. Number of erosion control plans reviewed
3. Number of agricultural acres protected and benefited by conservation plans
4. Number of citizens educated through district sponsored events
U.S.D.A. Flood Control Watershed Structures 1. Number of dams maintained
2. Average cost per linear foot of watershed dam maintained with state funding
3. Number of watershed dams rehabilitated to meet safe dam criteria and to provide continued flood control
Water Resources and Land Use Planning 1. Number of total acres metered (cumulative)
2. Number of hits on program website
3. Confidence level of monthly metering prediction tool for predicting annual water usage

FY 2010 Actual
36.0%
810 175 1,150
15,675 1,957
302,337 156,115
113 $48.00
8
627,757 N/A N/A

FY 2011 Actual
29.0%
179 178 1,532
6,431 2,118 424,322 174,171
114 $28.00
13
633,013 N/A N/A

FY 2012 Actual
26.0%
103 206 1,121
10,075 2,707
377,045 152,239
116 $79.00
15
635,799 1,225 93.0%

FY 2013 Actual
51.0%
73 295 618
12,156 2,905
394,027 190,510
118 $39.00
15
653,262 2,091 93.0%

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State Soil and Water Conservation Commission
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Commission Administration
Conservation of Agricultural Water Supplies
Conservation of Soil and Water Resources
U.S.D.A. Flood Control Watershed Structures
Water Resources and Land Use Planning
SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds
Federal Recovery Funds
Other Funds
SUBTOTAL State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2012 Expenditures
$729,241
2,779,222

FY 2013 Expenditures
$728,300
1,460,752

FY 2014 Current Budget
$756,103
1,314,771

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$756,103

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$0

1,314,771

0

2,082,000

1,932,740

2,105,724

2,105,724

0

1,384,058

205,392

98,502

98,502

0

160,384

131,777

131,920

131,920

0

$7,134,905

$4,458,961

$4,407,020

$4,407,020

$0

$7,134,905

$4,458,961

$4,407,020

$4,407,020

$0

2,370,165

850,491

509,861

509,861

0

1,239,872

82,150

0

0

0

913,324

975,970

1,284,623

1,284,623

0

$4,523,361

$1,908,611

$1,794,484

$1,794,484

$0

2,611,544

2,550,350

2,612,536

2,612,536

0

$2,611,544

$2,550,350

$2,612,536

$2,612,536

$0

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State Soil and Water Conservation Commission
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Commission Administration State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Conservation of Agricultural Water Supplies State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Conservation of Soil and Water Resources State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
U.S.D.A. Flood Control Watershed Structures State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Water Resources and Land Use Planning State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2014 Current Budget
$2,612,536 $2,612,536
509,861 $509,861 1,284,623 $1,284,623 $4,407,020
FY 2014 Current Budget
$756,103 $756,103
$235,272 241,784 837,715
$1,314,771
$1,390,739 268,077 446,908
$2,105,724
$98,502 $98,502
$131,920 $131,920

Changes ($2,612,536)
($2,612,536) (509,861)
($509,861) (1,284,623) ($1,284,623) ($4,407,020)

FY 2015 Recommendation
$0 $0
0 $0
0 $0 $0

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

($756,103)

$0

($756,103)

$0

($235,272)

$0

(241,784)

0

(837,715)

0

($1,314,771)

$0

($1,390,739)

$0

(268,077)

0

(446,908)

0

($2,105,724)

$0

($98,502)

$0

($98,502)

$0

($131,920)

$0

($131,920)

$0

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Georgia Student Finance Commission

Georgia Student Finance Commission
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Georgia Student Finance Commission is responsible GRoeloersg,iRaeSstpuodnesnibtiFliitnieasn,caenCdoOmrgmainssizioantion for administering student financial aid programs. The programs, which include the Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally (HOPE) Scholarship Program, 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, a nonprofit public corporation of the state, 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 Higher Education Act.
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 2013, the Authority disbursed over $33 million in state general funds and agency revenues to more than 41,000 students. In addition, over $525 million in HOPE Scholarship and other lottery funded grant and scholarship programs were disbursed to more than 196,000 students.

In FY 2013, the total value of loans serviced by the Authority exceeded $267 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 Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (NPEC), a state regulatory agency, serves Georgia citizens by authorizing and regulating the operation of nonpublic, proprietary postsecondary colleges and schools. NPEC's primary mission is to ensure that each authorized nonpublic college or school doing business in Georgia is educationally sound and financially stable.
Additionally, NPEC oversees the management of the Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund (TGTF), which is designed to provide reimbursement or teach out arrangements for students who are attending institutions that close.
AUTHORITY
Official Code of Georgia Annotated 20-3-230 et seq., 203-250 et seq., 20-3-260 et seq., and 20-3-310 et seq.

Attached for Administrative Purposes Only Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Board of Commissioners
President

Executive VP and CFO

Accounting

Loan Servicing

Enterprise Security

Regulatory Management

Strategic Research

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Vice President and CIO
Information Technology

Executive VP and COO

Student and School Services

Student Aid Services

General Counsel and External Compliance

529 Plan Marketing

Human Resources and Facilities

Procurement

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FY 2015 Program Budgets

FY 2015 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Lottery Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2014 Current Budget
$35,730,889 598,645,583 $634,376,472
713,673 $713,673 $635,090,145

Changes $17,864,637 35,002,437 $52,867,074 0 $0 $52,867,074

FY 2015 Recommendation
$53,595,526 633,648,020 $687,243,546
713,673 $713,673 $687,957,219

Accel Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to allow students to pursue postsecondary study at approved
public and private postsecondary institutions, while receiving dual high school and college credit for courses successfully completed. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to meet the projected need.
Total Change

$5,772,241 $5,772,241

Engineer Scholarship
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forgivable loans to Georgia residents who are engineering students at Mercer University (Macon campus), and retain those students as engineers in the State.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Georgia Military College Scholarship Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend
Georgia Military College, thereby strengthening Georgia's National Guard with their membership.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

HERO Scholarship
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S. Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses and children of such members.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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HOPE Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide scholarships that reward students with financial
assistance in degree, diploma, and certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges. Recommended Change: Lottery Funds 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%. 3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. 4. Increase funds for one Educational Policy Analyst and associated costs for Georgia's Academic and Workforce Analysis and Research Data System (GA AWARDS). Total Change
HOPE GED Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to award a $500 voucher once to each student receiving a
general educational development (GED) diploma awarded by the Technical College System of Georgia. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
HOPE Grant Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students seeking a diploma or certificate at
a public post-secondary institution. Recommended Change:
Lottery Funds 1. Increase funds for the Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant. 2. Establish the Zell Miller Grant to provide full tuition assistance for technical college students
maintaining a 3.5 or higher grade point average. Total Change Other Changes 3. Increase the HOPE Grant award amount by 3% (103% Factor Rate).
HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate
or baccalaureate degree at an eligible private postsecondary institution. Recommended Change:
Lottery Funds 1. Increase the award amount by 5.5% for Zell Miller Scholarships for students attending private
postsecondary institutions to meet the total projected need of $746,248. Total Change Other Changes 2. Increase the award amount for HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools by 3% (103% Factor Rate).
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$63,328 1,009
44,193 75,745 $184,275
$0 $0
$5,000,000 7,266,547
$12,266,547 Yes
$298,405 $298,405
Yes
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FY 2015 Program Budgets

HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate
or baccalaureate degree at an eligible public postsecondary institution. Recommended Change:
Lottery Funds 1. Increase the award amount for HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools by 3% and increase funds to meet
the projected need (103% Factor Rate). 2. Increase funds for Zell Miller Scholarships for students attending public postsecondary institutions to
meet the total projected need of $32,278,579. Total Change

Low Interest Loans

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a low-interest loan program to assist with the affordability of a college education, encourage timely persistence to the achievement of postsecondary credentials, and to incentivize loan recipients to work in public service. The loans are forgivable for recipients who work in certain critical need occupations. The purpose of this appropriation is also to provide loans for students eligible under O.C.G.A. 20-3-400.2(e.1).

Recommended Change:

1. No change. Total Change

Low Interest Loans for Technical Colleges Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist students with the affordability of a technical college
education. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for Low Interest Loans for Technical Colleges.
Total Change

North Ga. Military Scholarship Grants Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to 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. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to meet the projected need.
Total Change

North Georgia ROTC Grants Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia residents with non-repayable financial
assistance to attend North Georgia College and State University and to participate in the Reserve Officers Training Corps program. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

$9,436,956 12,816,254 $22,253,210
$0 $0
$10,000,000 $10,000,000
$72,701 $72,701
$0 $0

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Public Memorial Safety Grant

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to the children of Georgia law enforcement officers, fire fighters, EMTs, correctional officers, and prison guards who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, to attend a public postsecondary institution in the State of Georgia.

Recommended Change:

1. No change. Total Change

REACH Georgia Scholarship Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide needs-based scholarships to selected students
participating in the REACH Georgia mentorship and scholarship program, which encourages and supports academically promising middle and high school students in their educational pursuits. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for REACH Georgia scholarship.
Total Change

Tuition Equalization Grants Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the private segment of higher education in Georgia
by providing non-repayable grant aid to Georgia residents who attend eligible private postsecondary institutions. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize private postsecondary schools in Georgia; provide
transcripts for students who attended schools that closed; and resolve complaints. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change

$0 $0
$2,000,000 $2,000,000
$0 $0
$13,842 489
5,364 $19,695

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Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Accel 1. Number of awards granted per year
2. Average dollar amount per award
3. Number of semester credit hours
Engineer Scholarship 1. Number of students awarded scholarships per
year
Georgia Military College Scholarship 1. Number of students awarded scholarships per
year
HERO Scholarship 1. Number of students receiving Helping
Educate Reservists and their Offspring (HERO) scholarships
HOPE Administration 1. Number of active registered GAcollege411.org
users 2. Number of students and parents met with for
postsecondary advising and financial counseling
HOPE GED 1. Number of students receiving the Helping
Outstanding Pupils Educationally General Education Diploma grant
HOPE Grant 1. Number of awards granted per year
2. Average dollar amount per award
3. Number of students receiving the HOPE Grant
HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools 1. Number of awards granted per year
2. Number of private school students receiving the HOPE scholarship
3. Number of private school students receiving the Zell Miller Scholarship
HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools 1. Number of awards granted per year
2. Average dollar amount per award
3. Number of public school students receiving the HOPE scholarship
4. Number of public school students receiving the Zell Miller Scholarship
Low Interest Loans 1. Average dollar amount of loan
2. Number of students obtaining Low Interest Loans
3. Percent of students receiving loans who are also eligible to receive the Federal Pell Grant

FY 2010 Actual
7,048 $927.00
42,303
201
72
434
454,876 N/A
5,689
299,502 $611.98 138,982
31,010 14,953
N/A
206,846 $1,965.56
96,205 N/A
N/A N/A N/A

FY 2011 Actual
7,856 $978.00
46,688
172
74
482
931,494 95,000
5,276
308,169 $667.31 141,887
31,799 15,354
N/A
219,772 $2,210.96
102,311 N/A
N/A N/A N/A

FY 2012 Actual
9,030 $1,006.00
55,478
172
74
462
836,053 96,000
3,877
166,268 $559.51
98,790
25,986 12,705
1,528
189,407 $1,729.52
92,043 10,809
$6,093.00 2,703 N/A

FY 2013 Actual
12,474 $802.00
76,490
204
82
416
894,524 97,420
3,666
136,489 $527.00
85,228
23,329 11,338
1,662
173,179 $1,748.00
84,298 12,575
$6,273.00 3,299 72.0%

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Performance Measures

North Ga. Military Scholarship Grants 1. Number of students awarded scholarship
North Georgia ROTC Grants 1. Number of students receiving the Reserve
Officers' Training Corps grant
Public Memorial Safety Grant 1. Number of students receiving the Public
Memorial Safety grant
Tuition Equalization Grants 1. Number of awards granted per year
2. Average dollar amount per award
3. Number of students receiving the Tuition Equalization Grant
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Nonpublic Postsecondary Education
Commission 1. Percentage of authorized colleges and schools
that meet prescribed academic and financial standards annually without remediation 2. Average number of schools assigned to each full-time Standards Administrator

FY 2010 Actual
115 463
25
72,324 $336.28
36,373
70.0% 89

FY 2011 Actual
122 502
33
71,230 $324.05
36,537
68.0% 95

FY 2012 Actual
132 488
30
68,342 $302.10
34,903
82.0% 100

FY 2013 Actual
133 478
32
64,816 $301.00
33,279
83.0% 78

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Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Accel
Engineer Scholarship
Georgia Military College Scholarship
HERO Scholarship
HOPE Administration
HOPE GED
HOPE Grant
HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools
HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools
Low Interest Loans
Low Interest Loans for Technical Colleges
North Ga. Military Scholarship Grants
North Georgia ROTC Grants
Public Memorial Safety Grant
REACH Georgia Scholarship
Tuition Equalization Grants
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Nonpublic Postsecondary
Education Commission SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED
AGENCIES) Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds
Federal Recovery Funds
Other Funds
SUBTOTAL
Lottery Funds
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2012 Expenditures
$9,553,785 551,250 951,114
693,459 10,180,608
1,927,686 92,233,989 44,332,813
381,197,180
15,981,619 0
2,017,990
814,500 378,821
0 21,141,490 $581,956,304
911,433
$911,433
$582,867,737
813,018 0
2,158,823 $2,971,841 544,671,777 35,224,119 $579,895,896

FY 2013 Expenditures
$8,542,895
701,750
1,094,862

FY 2014 Current Budget
$8,550,000
701,750
1,094,862

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$8,550,000

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$14,322,241

701,750

701,750

1,094,862

1,094,862

800,000 8,603,645 1,801,678 71,516,394 41,399,551

800,000 8,189,794 1,930,296 96,793,442 47,617,925

800,000 8,189,794 1,930,296 96,793,442 47,617,925

800,000 8,374,069 1,930,296 109,059,989 47,916,330

387,730,733

424,345,076

424,345,076

446,598,286

20,000,000 0

20,000,000 0

20,000,000 0

20,000,000 10,000,000

1,757,251

1,927,299

1,927,299

2,000,000

875,000 376,761
0 20,705,835 $565,906,355

875,000 376,761
0 21,119,952 $634,322,157

875,000 376,761
0 21,119,952 $634,322,157

875,000 376,761 2,000,000 21,119,952 $687,169,536

1,024,494 $1,024,494 $566,930,849

767,988 $767,988 $635,090,145

767,988 $767,988 $635,090,145

255,012 144,466 3,673,148 $4,072,626 529,997,514 32,860,709 $562,858,223

0 0 713,673 $713,673 598,645,583 35,730,889 $634,376,472

0 0 713,673 $713,673 598,645,583 35,730,889 $634,376,472

787,683
$787,683
$687,957,219
0 0 713,673 $713,673 633,648,020 53,595,526 $687,243,546

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Georgia Student Finance Commission
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Lottery Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Accel State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Engineer Scholarship State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Georgia Military College Scholarship State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
HERO Scholarship State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
HOPE Administration Lottery Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
HOPE GED Lottery Funds TOTAL FUNDS
HOPE Grant Lottery Funds TOTAL FUNDS
HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools Lottery Funds TOTAL FUNDS
HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools Lottery Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Low Interest Loans Lottery Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Low Interest Loans for Technical Colleges State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
North Ga. Military Scholarship Grants State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2014 Current Budget
$35,730,889 598,645,583 $634,376,472
713,673 $713,673 $635,090,145
FY 2014 Current Budget
$8,550,000 $8,550,000
$701,750 $701,750
$1,094,862 $1,094,862
$800,000 $800,000
$7,958,844 230,950
$8,189,794
$1,930,296 $1,930,296
$96,793,442 $96,793,442
$47,617,925 $47,617,925
$424,345,076 $424,345,076
$20,000,000 $20,000,000
$0 $0
$1,444,576 482,723
$1,927,299

Changes $17,864,637 35,002,437 $52,867,074 0 $0 $52,867,074

FY 2015 Recommendation
$53,595,526 633,648,020 $687,243,546
713,673 $713,673 $687,957,219

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$5,772,241 $5,772,241

$14,322,241 $14,322,241

$0

$701,750

$0

$701,750

$0

$1,094,862

$0

$1,094,862

$0

$800,000

$0

$800,000

$184,275 0
$184,275

$8,143,119 230,950
$8,374,069

$0

$1,930,296

$0

$1,930,296

$12,266,547 $12,266,547

$109,059,989 $109,059,989

$298,405 $298,405

$47,916,330 $47,916,330

$22,253,210 $22,253,210

$446,598,286 $446,598,286

$0

$20,000,000

$0

$20,000,000

$10,000,000 $10,000,000

$10,000,000 $10,000,000

$72,701 0
$72,701

$1,517,277 482,723
$2,000,000

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Program Budget Financial Summary

North Georgia ROTC Grants State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Public Memorial Safety Grant State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
REACH Georgia Scholarship State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Tuition Equalization Grants State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission
State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2014 Current Budget
$875,000 $875,000
$376,761 $376,761
$0 $0
$21,119,952 $21,119,952
$767,988 $767,988

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$875,000

$0

$875,000

$0

$376,761

$0

$376,761

$2,000,000 $2,000,000

$2,000,000 $2,000,000

$0

$21,119,952

$0

$21,119,952

$19,695 $19,695

$787,683 $787,683

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Teachers Retirement System

Teachers Retirement System
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Teachers Retirement System (TRS) is a vehicle for TReoalechs,eRressRpeotinresimbielintiteSs,yasntedmOrganization 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 10 members as follows:
State Auditor, ex officio State Treasurer, ex officio Two classroom teachers (both active members of
TRS but not employees of the Board of Regents) appointed by the Governor One school administrator (an active member of TRS but not an employee of the Board of Regents) appointed by the Governor One Board of Regents employee (an active member of TRS) appointed by the Board of Regents

One trustee (an active member of TRS but not an employee of the Board of Regents) appointed by the Governor
One trustee appointed by the Governor One retired TRS member elected by the trustees One Georgia citizen (who is not a TRS member and
is experienced in the investment of money) elected by the trustees
MEMBERSHIP
All individuals employed half-time or more in covered positions of the state's public school systems, regional libraries, county libraries, and regional educational service agencies are required to be TRS members as a condition of employment. Similarly, employees in covered positions of the University System of Georgia are required to be TRS members unless eligible for participation in an optional retirement plan administered by the University System's Board of Regents. Covered positions include teachers, administrators, supervisors, clerks, teacher aides, secretaries, public school nurses, and paraprofessionals. Also eligible for TRS membership are certain employees of the State Department of Education and the Technical College System of Georgia, along with public school 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.

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Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

Securities lending and portfolio officers, securities and investment analysts, and investment assistants are all part of the TRS investment team. Six members of the TRS Board of Trustees, along with the executive director, comprise the Investment Committee. Committee members convene with the Chief Investment Officer of the Investment Services Division and hear recommendations from outside investment advisors at monthly meetings. Investment recommendations made by the committee require approval by the entire board.
COLA FUNDS FOR LOCAL SYSTEM RETIREES
Teachers who retired prior to July 1, 1978 from a local retirement system (Atlanta City Schools, Chatham County Schools, Fulton County Schools, and Rome City Schools) receive a post-retirement cost of living adjustment (COLA) to their monthly benefit whenever such adjustment is granted

to teachers who retire under TRS. 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) 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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FY 2015 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Teachers Retirement System
FY 2015 Program Budgets

FY 2014 Current Budget
$513,000 $513,000 32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,557,844

Changes ($101,000) ($101,000) 962,081 $962,081 $861,081

FY 2015 Recommendation
$412,000 $412,000 33,006,925 $33,006,925 $33,418,925

Local/Floor COLA Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirees from local retirement systems a minimum
allowance upon retirement (Floor) and a post-retirement benefit adjustment (COLA) whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retired under TRS. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds due to the declining population of teachers who qualify for this benefit.
Total Change

($101,000) ($101,000)

System Administration
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, including paying retiree benefits, investing retirement funds, accounting for the status and contributions of active and inactive members, counseling members, and processing refunds.
Recommended Change:

Other Changes

1. Increase other funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer rate for the Employees' Retirement

Yes

System (Total Funds: $614,381).

2. Reduce other funds for contractual services (Total Funds: ($24,400)).

Yes

3. Increase other funds for equipment (Total Funds: $372,100).

Yes

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Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Local/Floor COLA 1. Number of individuals receiving Floor or Cost
of Living Adjustment payments 2. Percentage of on-time payments made to
retirees 3. Average monthly state-funded payment
amount per recipient
System Administration 1. Current number of retirees and beneficiaries
receiving benefits 2. Retiree on-time processing rate
3. Total benefit payments made during fiscal year (in millions)

FY 2010 Actual
97 100.0% $795.00

FY 2011 Actual
76 100.0% $755.00

87,017
89.0% $2,800

92,180
91.0% $3,042

*FY 2013 performance is due to a 21% increase in scheduled retirements.

FY 2012 Actual
62 100.0% $784.00
97,323 90.0% $3,278

FY 2013 Actual
50 100.0% $791.00
101,139 85.0%* $3,548

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Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Local/Floor COLA System Administration SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Teachers Retirement System
Department Financial Summary

FY 2012 Expenditures
$632,020
27,833,860
$28,465,880
$28,465,880

FY 2013 Expenditures
$536,656
28,956,305
$29,492,961
$29,492,961

FY 2014 Current Budget
$513,000
32,044,844
$32,557,844
$32,557,844

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$412,000

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$412,000

33,006,925

33,006,925

$33,418,925

$33,418,925

$33,418,925

$33,418,925

27,833,860 $27,833,860
632,020 $632,020

28,956,305 $28,956,305
536,656 $536,656

32,044,844 $32,044,844
513,000 $513,000

33,006,925 $33,006,925
412,000 $412,000

33,006,925 $33,006,925
412,000 $412,000

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Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Local/Floor COLA State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
System Administration Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

Teachers Retirement System
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2014 Current Budget
$513,000 $513,000 32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,557,844
FY 2014 Current Budget
$513,000 $513,000
$32,044,844 $32,044,844

Changes ($101,000) ($101,000) 962,081 $962,081 $861,081

FY 2015 Recommendation
$412,000 $412,000 33,006,925 $33,006,925 $33,418,925

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

($101,000) ($101,000)

$412,000 $412,000

$962,081 $962,081

$33,006,925 $33,006,925

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Technical College System of Georgia

Technical College System of Georgia
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Quality Basic Education Act (QBE) of 1985 created a TReoclehsn,iRcaelsCpoolnlesigbeiliStyiesste,amndofOGrgeoanrgiziaation separate State Board of Postsecondary Vocational Education within the Department of Education to promote the economic growth and development of Georgia by providing leadership, direction, and state-level management of public postsecondary technical schools, programs, and services. In 1987, the new board was created as an agency separate from the Department of Education to provide guidance to public technical institutes operated by the state or by local boards of education. The board was renamed the State Board of Technical and Adult Education in 1988 to govern the newly created Department of Technical and Adult Education (DTAE). In 2008, the agency was renamed the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG).
The Department is divided into four programs: Technical Education, Adult Literacy, Economic Development, and Administration.
TECHNICAL EDUCATION
TCSG oversees 24 technical colleges offering more than 600 programs of technical and general institution. These programs provide opportunities for students to learn new skills or upgrade existing skills to keep pace with rapidlychanging 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 150,000 students annually and produced about 28,000 graduates last year.
ADULT LITERACY
The Adult Education program, through its network of 32 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 TCSG's network of technical colleges, Quick Start has provided training for new jobs in virtually every technology required by Georgia's manufacturing and service sectors.

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Technical College System of Georgia
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

ADMINISTRATION
The Administration program fulfills overall administrative roles for the central office and the 24 technical colleges. These activities include budgeting, accounting, purchasing, asset management, personnel, information

technology, research, public information, legal services, planning, and evaluation.
AUTHORITY
Title 20 of The Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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FY 2015 Program Budgets

FY 2015 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Recovery Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL RECOVERY FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2014 Current Budget
$313,866,703 $313,866,703
64,520,708 $64,520,708
595,084 $595,084 335,970,717 $335,970,717 $714,953,212

Changes $18,938,201 $18,938,201 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $18,938,201

FY 2015 Recommendation
$332,804,904 $332,804,904
64,520,708 $64,520,708
595,084 $595,084 335,970,717 $335,970,717 $733,891,413

Adult Education

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic reading, writing, computation, speaking, listening, and technology skills; to provide secondary instruction to adults without a high school diploma; and to provide oversight of GED preparation, testing, and the processing of diplomas and transcripts.

Recommended Change:

State General Funds 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from
12.28% to 13.15%.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
4. Increase funds for 15 positions to address full-time faculty ratios at TCSG institutions.

Total Change

Other Changes 5. Reflect a change in the program name.

6. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.

$38,468 78,236
116,629 906,465 $1,139,798
Yes Yes

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statewide administrative services to support the state
workforce development efforts undertaken by the department through its associated programs and institutions. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
4. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
5. Increase state funds to continue work on Georgia's Academic and Workforce Analysis and Research Data System (GA AWARDS). Total Change

$8,257 122,661
68,532 (631)
431,640 $630,459

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FY 2015 Program Budgets

Quick Start and Customized Services

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote job creation and retention by developing and delivering customized workforce training for Georgia businesses during start-up, expansion, or when they make capital investments in new technology, processes, or product lines in order to remain competitive in the global marketplace.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
4. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

Total Change

Technical Education

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for workforce development through certificate, diploma, and degree programs in technical education and continuing education programs for adult learners, and to encourage both youth and adult learners to acquire postsecondary education or training to increase their competitiveness in the workplace.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
4. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

5. Provide funding for personal services and operating expenses for precision manufacturing designation at Savannah Technical College.
6. Provide funding for formula growth based on a 2.9% increase in square footage.

7. Increase funds for 25 positions and data infrastructure enhancements for a Complete College Georgia student support system.
8. Increase funds to provide books to dually enrolled students.

Total Change

$20,998 71,654 72,437 (84)
$165,005
$2,006,940 960,996
2,840,847 (13,987) 500,000
4,518,143 2,590,000 3,600,000 $17,002,939

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Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Adult Education 1. Total number of students served
2. Percentage of Georgians without a HS credential that were served by TCSG Adult Education programs
3. GED passage rate
Departmental Administration 1. Return on Investment as measured by the
economic impact of: Increase in annual earnings of Tech Ed graduates; Increase in annual earnings of GED graduates; Federal and Other Funds generated by technical colleges; Estimated earnings from jobs created and saved by Quick Start (in millions) 2. Number of requests for new reports submitted to the Data Center 3. State funds per square foot
Quick Start and Customized Services 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 New and Expanding Industry program 3. Number of individuals trained by Quick Start
Technical Education 1. Two-year graduation rate of students who are
enrolled in an award program and have 12 hours and at least one vocational course in their enrollment history 2. Technical education retention rate
3. Total enrollment in credit programs

FY 2010 Actual
72,657 6.1%
63.0%
$1,034

FY 2011 Actual
64,668 5.4%
61.0%
$1,153

FY 2012 Actual
60,235 5.0%
64.0%
$1,137

107 $27.06
2,232 8,880 97,560 56.3%
66.5% 197,059

119 $24.77
2,445 9,507 98,544 53.6%
67.7% 195,366

101 $23.88
2,844 8,622 57,993 56.0%
65.3% 156,800

FY 2013 Actual
55,747 4.6%
72.0% N/A
105 $23.60
2,991 9,431 60,155 61.0%
62.2% 151,150

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Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Adult Education Departmental Administration Quick Start and Customized
Services Technical Education SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Federal Recovery Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Technical College System of Georgia
Department Financial Summary

FY 2012 Expenditures
$36,708,642
9,379,027
20,224,376

FY 2013 Expenditures
$37,652,609
8,539,632
19,250,830

FY 2014 Current Budget
$38,042,877
8,652,716
22,608,077

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$38,042,877

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$39,182,675

8,652,716

9,283,175

22,608,077

22,773,082

601,487,650 $667,799,695 $667,799,695

596,181,422 $661,624,493 $661,624,493

645,649,542 $714,953,212 $714,953,212

651,051,204 $720,354,874 $720,354,874

662,652,481 $733,891,413 $733,891,413

57,973,191 3,341,770
291,660,370 $352,975,331
314,824,364 $314,824,364

58,862,954 2,311,643
282,880,188 $344,054,785
317,569,708 $317,569,708

64,520,708 595,084
335,970,717 $401,086,509
313,866,703 $313,866,703

64,520,708 595,084
335,970,717 $401,086,509
319,268,365 $319,268,365

64,520,708 595,084
335,970,717 $401,086,509
332,804,904 $332,804,904

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Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Recovery Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL RECOVERY FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Adult Education State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Departmental Administration State General Funds Federal Recovery Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Quick Start and Customized Services State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Technical Education State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2014 Current Budget
$313,866,703 $313,866,703
64,520,708 $64,520,708
595,084 $595,084 335,970,717 $335,970,717 $714,953,212
FY 2014 Current Budget
$13,172,053 19,390,824 5,480,000
$38,042,877
$7,847,632 595,084 210,000
$8,652,716
$12,678,077 130,884
9,799,116 $22,608,077
$280,168,941 44,999,000
320,481,601 $645,649,542

Changes $18,938,201 $18,938,201 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $18,938,201

FY 2015 Recommendation
$332,804,904 $332,804,904
64,520,708 $64,520,708
595,084 $595,084 335,970,717 $335,970,717 $733,891,413

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$1,139,798 0 0
$1,139,798

$14,311,851 19,390,824 5,480,000
$39,182,675

$630,459 0 0
$630,459

$8,478,091 595,084 210,000
$9,283,175

$165,005 0 0
$165,005

$12,843,082 130,884
9,799,116 $22,773,082

$17,002,939 0 0
$17,002,939

$297,171,880 44,999,000
320,481,601 $662,652,481

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Department of Transportation
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Department of Transportation plans, constructs, DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfiTbrialintiseps,oarntadtiOonrganization maintains and improves the state's roads and bridges, and provides planning and financial support for other modes of transportation.
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.
The Director of the Planning Division is appointed by the Governor and subject to the approval of the state House of Representatives and Senate Transportation Committees. The director serves during the term of the Governor by whom he or she is appointed.
PLANNING, CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS
The Department plans, maintains and improves the roads and bridges of the state highway system. Through the Planning Division, the Department develops a state transportation improvement program and state-wide strategic transportation plan. In addition, the Department performs location and environmental studies; conducts

mapping and photogrammetric surveys; acquires rights-ofway necessary to construct and maintain highways; supervises all construction and maintenance activities let to contract; ensures the quality of materials used in construction; and conducts research to improve planning and engineering methods.
The Department is also responsible for maintenance and repairs to the roads and bridges of the state highway system. The 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.

Attached for Administrative Purposes Only
Georgia Rail Passenger Authority State Road and Tollway Authority

State Transportation Board
Commissioner

Governor Division of Planning

Division of Administration / General Counsel

Deputy Commissioner

Division of Local Grants and
Field Services

Chief Engineer

Division of Engineering
Division of Intermodal

Division of Construction
Division of Permits and Operations

Treasurer

Division of P3

Assistant Treasurer
Division of Finance

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Department of Transportation
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

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 Metro Atlanta freeways to minimize any impact on traffic flow. These units are on duty at all times patrolling routes on the interstates throughout the metropolitan Atlanta and Macon area and responding to incidents such as road debris, chemical spills, disabled vehicles and accidents.
MULTIMODAL SERVICES
The Transit subprogram provides financial and technical assistance to preserve and enhance the state's urban and rural public transit program. The subprogram administers the federal funds from the Federal Transit Administration and provides the state share for the local match.
The Airport Aid subprogram 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 subprogram 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 subprogram 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.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
The following agencies are administratively attached to the department: State Road and Tollway Authority and the Georgia Passenger Rail Authority.
AUTHORITY
Titles 6 and 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Transportation
FY 2015 Program Budgets

FY 2015 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and
Construction Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2014 Current Budget
$6,971,533 828,958,782 $835,930,315 1,143,629,823
66,861,369 $1,210,491,192
6,490,891 $6,490,891 $2,052,912,398

Changes $56,944
20,118,939 $20,175,883
0

FY 2015 Recommendation
$7,028,477 849,077,721 $856,106,198 1,143,629,823

0 $0
0 $0 $20,175,883

66,861,369 $1,210,491,192
6,490,891 $6,490,891 $2,073,088,281

Capital Construction Projects Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay road construction and
enhancement projects on local and state road systems.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Capital Maintenance Projects Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects.

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Construction Administration

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and expand the state's transportation infrastructure by planning for and selecting road and bridge projects, acquiring rights-of-way, completing engineering and project impact analyses, procuring and monitoring construction contracts, and certifying completed projects.

Recommended Change:

Motor Fuel Funds
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
2. Transfer 19 filled positions from the Local Road Assistance Administration program (Total Funds: $5,250,000).
Total Change

$558,335 1,500,000 $2,058,335

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Department of Transportation
FY 2015 Program Budgets
Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, and traffic data
in accordance with state and federal law in order to provide current and accurate information for planning and public awareness needs. Recommended Change: Motor Fuel Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change
Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to plan, construct, maintain, and improve the state's roads and
bridges; provide planning and financial support for other modes of transportation such as mass transit, airports, railroads and waterways. Recommended Change: Motor Fuel Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change
Intermodal Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of
Georgia's Airports, Rail, Transit and Ports and Waterways to facilitate a complete and seamless statewide transportation system. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Total Change
Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay grants to local
governments for road and bridge resurfacing projects through the state-funded Construction - Local Road Assistance program. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change

$10,286 $10,286
$279,752 $279,752
$45,004 11,940
$56,944
$0 $0

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Department of Transportation
FY 2015 Program Budgets

Local Road Assistance Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide technical and financial assistance to local
governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges. Recommended Change:
Motor Fuel Funds 1. Reduce funds for operating expenses.
2. Redistribute funds to the Routine Maintenance program for additional service agreements.
3. Transfer 19 filled positions to the Construction Administration program (Total Funds: ($5,250,000)).
Total Change

Planning Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop the state transportation improvement program and
the statewide strategic transportation plan, and coordinate transportation policies, planning, and programs related to design, construction, maintenance, operations, and financing of transportation. Recommended Change:
Motor Fuel Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2014. 2. Redistribute funds to the Routine Maintenance program for additional service agreements.
Total Change

Routine Maintenance

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and adequately maintained state transportation system by inspecting roads and bridges, cataloguing road and bridge conditions and maintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and bridges. The purpose of this appropriation is also to maintain landscaping on road easements and rights-of-way through planting, litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local governments, to provide for emergency operations on state routes, and to maintain state rest areas and welcome centers.

Recommended Change:

Motor Fuel Funds
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
2. Redistribute funds from the Planning and Local Road Assistance Administration programs for additional service agreements.
3. Increase funds for additional service agreements.

Total Change

($752,198) (5,755,906) (1,500,000) ($8,008,104)
$7,152 (1,500,000) ($1,492,848)
$734,872 7,255,906 9,766,315 $17,757,093

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Department of Transportation
FY 2015 Program Budgets

Traffic Management and Control

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide by conducting traffic engineering studies for traffic safety planning, permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads, providing motorist assistance and traffic information through the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program and Intelligent Transportation System, and conducting inspections, repairs, and installations of traffic signals.

Recommended Change:

Motor Fuel Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2014.
Total Change

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund debt service payments on non-general obligation bonds
and other finance instruments for transportation projects statewide and to capitalize the Community Improvement District Congestion Relief Fund. Recommended Change:
Motor Fuel Funds 1. Increase funds for the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank program to provide financial
assistance for transportation projects. Total Change

$115,370 $115,370
$9,399,055 $9,399,055

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Department of Transportation
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Capital Construction Projects 1. Percentage of construction funds authorized
on schedule per the approved State Transportation Improvement Program (target 80%) 2. Percentage of projects completed on budget
3. Metro Atlanta highway morning peak hour speeds (6 a.m. to 10 a.m.) on selected Key Performance Indicator corridors
Capital Maintenance Projects 1. Percentage of interstates meeting
maintenance standards 2. Percentage of state-owned non-interstate
roads meeting maintenance standards 3. Percentage of state-owned bridges meeting
Georgia Department of Transportation standards
Construction Administration 1. Percentage of Right of Way (ROW) authorized
on schedule per the approved State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) 2. Percentage of Construction authorized on schedule per the approved STIP 3. Ratio of the Engineer's Estimate (official estimate) to the award amount
Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting 1. Percentage of miles in the public road system
inventoried (includes all roads) 2. Percentage of reports filed on time that assist
in establishing Georgia's Federal funding level
Intermodal 1. Number of transit-related contracts executed
by June 30th
Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants 1. Percentage of off-system projects in the
Statewide Transportation Improvement Program advanced/let to construction in the year programmed
Local Road Assistance Administration 1. Percentage of off-system projects in the
Statewide Transportation Improvement Program advanced/let to construction in the year programmed 2. Percentage of let local road and bridge construction projects completed on schedule
Traffic Management and Control 1. Number of fatalities annually (per calendar
year) 2. Number of Highway Emergency Response
Operator motorist assists 3. Average Highway Emergency Response
Operator response time tracked monthly

FY 2010 Actual
89.0%
96.8% 41
72.3% 73.0% 87.0%
56.0% 89.0%
N/A 18.3% 100.0%
N/A 86.0%
86.0%
100.0% 1,250
122,350 12

FY 2011 Actual
64.0%
97.4% 43
75.5% 73.0% 87.0%
67.0% 64.0%
N/A 22.8% 100.0%
278 54.0%
54.0%
96.6% 1,236 120,535
14

FY 2012 Actual
71.0%
97.3% 42
75.9% 71.0% 89.0%
67.0% 71.0% 94.0%
8.7% 100.0%
370 67.0%
67.0%
94.6% 1,199 119,839
12

FY 2013 Actual
74.7%
99.0% 39
83.0% 71.0% 89.0%
55.0% 75.0% 96.0% 71.7%* 100.0%
279 56.0%
56.0%
73.3% N/A
109,880 13

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Department of Transportation

Department of Transportation
Performance Measures

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority
1. Percentage of Guaranteed Revenue Bonds, Reimbursement Revenue Bonds, or Grant Anticipation Revenue Bonds payment schedules reviewed prior to the 1st monthly payment
2. Number of Guaranteed Revenue Bonds, Reimbursement Revenue Bonds, or Grant Anticipation Revenue Bonds Bond payments made to State Road and Tollway Authority annually
3. Percentage of Guaranteed Revenue Bonds, Reimbursement Revenue Bonds, or Grant Anticipation Revenue Bonds payments made in accordance with the agreed upon payment schedule

FY 2010 Actual
N/A
N/A
N/A

FY 2011 Actual
N/A
N/A
N/A

*FY 2013 performance is due to a one-time project to update county maps.

FY 2012 Actual
100.0%
2
100.0%

FY 2013 Actual
100.0%
2
100.0%

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Department of Transportation
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Airport Aid
Capital Construction Projects
Capital Maintenance Projects
Construction Administration
Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting
Departmental Administration
Economic Development Infrastructure Grants
Intermodal
Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants
Local Road Assistance Administration
Planning
Ports and Waterways
Rail
Routine Maintenance
Traffic Management and Control
Transit
SUBTOTAL (Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Payments to State Road and
Tollway Authority SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED
AGENCIES) Total Funds Less: Federal Funds
Federal Recovery Funds
Other Funds
Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL Motor Fuel Funds
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2012 Expenditures
$39,787,632 983,534,758 253,321,393 136,221,989
8,022,129
69,479,101 0
0 96,693,608
78,878,464
18,909,525 870,603
15,262,074 196,503,005
47,055,543
62,854,678 $2,007,394,502
236,444,112
$236,444,112
$2,243,838,614
1,278,880,575 12,213,049
141,353,658 98,012,406
$1,530,459,688 706,951,966 6,426,960
$713,378,926

FY 2013 Expenditures
$30,009,306
1,047,463,469
342,776,727
140,903,466
8,012,425

FY 2014 Current Budget
$0
888,646,175
188,778,535
144,565,474
11,137,288

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$0

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$0

888,646,175

888,646,175

188,778,535

188,778,535

149,815,474

150,373,809

11,137,288

11,147,574

61,590,938 6,000,000

66,939,817 0

66,939,817 0

67,219,569 0

0 155,025,962

73,933,491 122,470,000

73,933,491 107,239,573

73,990,435 122,470,000

109,574,408

45,708,468

33,950,364

33,950,364

17,583,534 3,950,260 7,110,823
218,828,258 61,981,066

18,439,878 0 0
202,352,070 59,337,643

16,939,878 0 0
204,227,396 59,337,643

16,947,030 0 0
220,109,163 59,453,013

52,572,513 $2,263,383,155

0 $1,822,308,839

0 $1,800,945,634

0 $1,833,085,667

240,260,926

230,603,559

231,355,757

$240,260,926

$230,603,559

$231,355,757

$2,503,644,081 $2,052,912,398 $2,032,301,391

240,002,614 $240,002,614 $2,073,088,281

1,489,494,965 14,035,567 77,380,331 96,894,434
$1,677,805,297 819,863,188 5,975,596
$825,838,784

1,210,491,192 0
6,490,891 0
$1,216,982,083 828,958,782 6,971,533
$835,930,315

1,210,491,192 0
6,490,891 0
$1,216,982,083 808,347,775 6,971,533
$815,319,308

1,210,491,192 0
6,490,891 0
$1,216,982,083 849,077,721 7,028,477
$856,106,198

386

State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2015

Department of Transportation

Department of Transportation
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and
Construction Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Capital Construction Projects Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction TOTAL FUNDS
Capital Maintenance Projects Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction TOTAL FUNDS
Construction Administration Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Departmental Administration Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Intermodal State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2014 Current Budget
$6,971,533 828,958,782 $835,930,315 1,143,629,823
66,861,369 $1,210,491,192
6,490,891 $6,490,891 $2,052,912,398
FY 2014 Current Budget
$213,393,476 675,252,699
$888,646,175
$60,560,150 128,218,385
$188,778,535
$79,507,484 64,892,990
165,000 $144,565,474
$2,804,774 8,270,257
62,257 $11,137,288
$55,201,024 10,839,823
898,970 $66,939,817
$6,971,533 66,861,369
100,589 $73,933,491
$122,470,000 $122,470,000

Changes $56,944
20,118,939 $20,175,883
0

FY 2015 Recommendation
$7,028,477 849,077,721 $856,106,198 1,143,629,823

0 $0
0 $0 $20,175,883

66,861,369 $1,210,491,192
6,490,891 $6,490,891 $2,073,088,281

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$213,393,476

0

675,252,699

$0

$888,646,175

$0

$60,560,150

0

128,218,385

$0

$188,778,535

$2,058,335 3,750,000
0 $5,808,335

$81,565,819 68,642,990
165,000 $150,373,809

$10,286 0
0 $10,286

$2,815,060 8,270,257
62,257 $11,147,574

$279,752 0
0 $279,752

$55,480,776 10,839,823
898,970 $67,219,569

$56,944 0 0
$56,944

$7,028,477 66,861,369
100,589 $73,990,435

$0

$122,470,000

$0

$122,470,000

State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2015

387

Department of Transportation
Program Budget Financial Summary

Local Road Assistance Administration Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Planning Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction TOTAL FUNDS
Routine Maintenance Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Traffic Management and Control Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority
Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and
Construction TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2014 Current Budget
$12,354,565 32,758,670
595,233 $45,708,468
$3,756,074 14,683,804
$18,439,878
$176,823,016 24,886,452
642,602 $202,352,070
$19,640,861 35,670,542
4,026,240 $59,337,643
$82,447,358 148,156,201
$230,603,559

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

($8,008,104) (3,750,000)
0 ($11,758,104)

$4,346,461 29,008,670
595,233 $33,950,364

($1,492,848) 0
($1,492,848)

$2,263,226 14,683,804
$16,947,030

$17,757,093 0
0 $17,757,093

$194,580,109 24,886,452
642,602 $220,109,163

$115,370 0
0 $115,370

$19,756,231 35,670,542
4,026,240 $59,453,013

$9,399,055 0
$9,399,055

$91,846,413 148,156,201
$240,002,614

388

State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2015

Department of Veterans Service

Department of Veterans Service
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Department of Veterans Service serves more than DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfiVbeiltiteireasn,asnSderOvircgeanization 773,000 Georgia veterans, their dependents, and beneficiaries in all matters pertaining to veterans affairs. Since all veterans benefits must be applied for, the major activities of the department generally consist of informing veterans and their families about available state and federal benefits and directly assisting and advising them in obtaining those benefits to which they are entitled.
VETERANS ASSISTANCE
The 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 in Milledgeville is a 550-bed facility licensed to provide skilled nursing to eligible Georgia war veterans. It consists of three skilled nursing care buildings and an Alzheimer's Care facility.

The Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home in Augusta is a 192-bed skilled nursing care facility located adjacent to the Medical College of Georgia Hospital and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Charlie Norwood Medical Center. In addition to providing care for eligible Georgia war veterans, the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home serves as a teaching facility to acquaint medical and allied health students with medical conditions and diseases that confront the elderly.
GEORGIA VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETERY
The Department operates two state veterans' memorial cemeteries, which are part of the nation's National Cemetery System. The Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville will eventually be a final resting place for more than 100,000 Georgia veterans, their spouses, and their authorized dependents. The Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Glennville, which opened in March of 2008, will eventually be a final resting place for more than 36,000 Georgia veterans, their spouses, and their authorized dependents.
VETERANS EDUCATION ASSISTANCE
As the state-approving agency for the federally sponsored Veterans Education Assistance Program, the department is responsible for approving and supervising all institutions (including public and private schools and establishments offering on-the-job training and apprenticeship programs) in Georgia that participate in this program. In addition to approving these institutions, the

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Department of Veterans Service
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

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
Article IV, Section V, Paragraph I, The Constitution of the State of Georgia; Title 38 Chapter 4, Official Code of Georgia Annotated; Chapter 36, Title 38, United States Code.

390

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Department of Veterans Service

FY 2015 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Department of Veterans Service
FY 2015 Program Budgets

FY 2014 Current Budget
$20,135,998 $20,135,998
16,260,569 $16,260,569
4,402,269 $4,402,269 $40,798,836

Changes $365,203 $365,203 0 $0 0 $0 $365,203

FY 2015 Recommendation
$20,501,201 $20,501,201
16,260,569 $16,260,569
4,402,269 $4,402,269 $41,164,039

Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate, manage, and supervise all aspects of department
operations to include financial, public information, personnel, accounting, purchasing, supply, mail, records management, and information technology. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
4. Transfer two positions from the Veterans Benefits program to align position function.
Total Change

$27,172 9,379
84 152,176 $188,811

Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the interment of eligible Georgia Veterans who
served faithfully and honorably in the military service of our country. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Transfer funds from the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home program to cover one-time pre-design expenses for cemetery expansion. Total Change

$14,966 5,796
35,000 $55,762

Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Augusta Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia
Veterans and to serve as a teaching facility for the Georgia Regents University- Augusta. Recommended Change:
1. Transfer funds to the new Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes program (Total Funds: $10,923,006).
Total Change

($4,625,143) ($4,625,143)

State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2015

391

Department of Veterans Service
FY 2015 Program Budgets

Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Milledgeville Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war
veterans. Recommended Change:
1. Transfer funds to the new Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes program (Total Funds: $16,751,953).
Total Change

Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war
veterans.
Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
2. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($22,944) and retiree health benefits ($43,500).
3. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
4. Transfer funds from Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home-Augusta ($4,625,143) and Georgia War Veterans Home-Milledgeville ($7,188,422) in order to establish the new Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes program (Total Funds: $27,791,149).
5. Transfer funds to the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery program to cover one-time expenses for pre-design for cemetery expansion.
Total Change

Veterans Benefits

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve Georgia's veterans, their dependents, and survivors in all matters pertaining to veterans' benefits by informing the veterans and their families about veterans' benefits, and directly assisting and advising them in securing the benefits to which they are entitled.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Transfer two positions to the Administration program to align position function to the proper program.

Total Change

($7,188,422) ($7,188,422)
$49,231 66,444 35,515
11,813,565 (35,000)
$11,929,755
$115,740 40,876
(152,176) $4,440

392

State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2015

Department of Veterans Service

Department of Veterans Service
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Administration 1. Number of payments processed 2. Percentage of payments processed
electronically 3. Agency turnover rate
Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery 1. Total interments per year 2. State cost per interment 3. Percentage of graves marked timely (Veterans
Affairs standard 95% in 60 days or less) Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Augusta 1. Average daily census 2. Percentage of funded beds filled 3. Cost per veteran patient day Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home -
Milledgeville 1. Average daily census 2. Percentage of funded beds filled 3. Cost per veteran patient day
Veterans Benefits 1. Number of veterans in Georgia (per calendar
year) 2. Total veterans compensation and pension
dollars into Georgia (in millions per calendar year) 3. Veterans compensation and pension dollars per Georgia veteran (per calendar year)

FY 2010 Actual
1,621 27.0% 13.8%
308 $1,770.00
N/A

FY 2011 Actual
1,789 31.0% 12.8%
303 $1,877.00
98.4%

168 88.0% $177.00

159 83.0% $178.00

280 98.0% $165.00
773,858 $1,723
$2,226.43

229 80.0% $177.00
773,337 $2,135
$2,761.00

FY 2012 Actual
2,161 56.0% 13.6%
304 $1,785.00
98.5%
164 86.0% $171.00
234 94.0% $173.00
776,205 $2,090
$2,693.00

FY 2013 Actual
2,129 69.0%
9.3%
401 $1,209.00
97.9%
164 86.0% $175.00
225 90.0% $191.00
N/A N/A
N/A

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393

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Administration
Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Augusta
Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Milledgeville
Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes
Veterans Benefits
SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds
Other Funds
SUBTOTAL State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Department of Veterans Service
Department Financial Summary

FY 2012 Expenditures
$1,353,108
689,998

FY 2013 Expenditures
$1,474,015
717,290

FY 2014 Current Budget
$1,570,145
676,939

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$1,570,145

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$1,758,956

676,939

732,701

10,229,228

10,515,353

10,923,006

10,923,006

0

14,969,160

16,011,247

16,751,953

16,751,953

0

0

0

0

0

27,791,149

9,145,028 $36,386,522 $36,386,522

7,130,380 $35,848,285 $35,848,285

10,876,793 $40,798,836 $40,798,836

10,876,793 $40,798,836 $40,798,836

10,881,233 $41,164,039 $41,164,039

14,929,196 1,452,338
$16,381,534 20,004,988
$20,004,988

15,019,846 1,338,732
$16,358,578 19,489,707
$19,489,707

16,260,569 4,402,269
$20,662,838 20,135,998
$20,135,998

16,260,569 4,402,269
$20,662,838 20,135,998
$20,135,998

16,260,569 4,402,269
$20,662,838 20,501,201
$20,501,201

394

State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2015

Department of Veterans Service

Department of Veterans Service
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Administration State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Augusta State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Milledgeville State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Veterans Benefits State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2014 Current Budget
$20,135,998 $20,135,998
16,260,569 $16,260,569
4,402,269 $4,402,269 $40,798,836
FY 2014 Current Budget
$1,570,145 $1,570,145
$498,935 178,004
$676,939
$4,625,143 5,286,048 1,011,815
$10,923,006
$7,188,422 8,173,077 1,390,454
$16,751,953
$0 0 0
$0
$6,253,353 2,623,440 2,000,000
$10,876,793

Changes $365,203 $365,203 0 $0 0 $0 $365,203

FY 2015 Recommendation
$20,501,201 $20,501,201
16,260,569 $16,260,569
4,402,269 $4,402,269 $41,164,039

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$188,811 $188,811

$1,758,956 $1,758,956

$55,762 0
$55,762

$554,697 178,004
$732,701

($4,625,143)

$0

(5,286,048)

0

(1,011,815)

0

($10,923,006)

$0

($7,188,422)

$0

(8,173,077)

0

(1,390,454)

0

($16,751,953)

$0

$11,929,755 13,459,125 2,402,269
$27,791,149

$11,929,755 13,459,125 2,402,269
$27,791,149

$4,440 0 0
$4,440

$6,257,793 2,623,440 2,000,000
$10,881,233

State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2015

395

State Board of Workers' Compensation
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

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WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW
Most Georgia employees are covered by the state's workers' compensation law. Since passage of this law, employees may now gain benefits from employers when injured on the job. The law ensures employees certain benefits paid to them as a result of on-the-job injuries. The same law also provides employers with a form of limited liability from these injuries.
The state's workers' compensation law applies to all employers that have at least three full-time, part-time, or seasonal employees. Some categories of workers are exempt, however, including federal employees, railroad workers, farmers, domestic servants, business partners, independent contractors, and some corporate officers.
The state 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, one of whom is the chair, and all are appointed by the Governor. The directors promulgate workers' compensation regulations and develop workers' compensation policy. They also hear appeals of administrative law judges' decisions and render rulings on appeals, as well as approve and submit budget requests for the agency.
The executive director/chief operating officer oversees the operations of the board. The executive director also provides management supervision, makes presentations to various groups as requested, assists the directors as needed, and acts as peer review of medical services.
The Alternative Dispute Resolution Division mediates appropriate issues, issues orders, and makes presentations to various groups as requested.
The Appellate Division researches cases that are appealed to the board, recommends appropriate action, receives and processes documents regarding appealed cases, and sets calendars for appellate hearings.

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State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2015

State Board of Workers' Compensation

State Board of Workers' Compensation
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Claims Processing Division includes data entry, documents processing, and file room units. These units are responsible for coding and quality input of claims data, processing correspondence, and coordinating the transfer, retention, and destruction of all claims files.
The Enforcement Division investigates incidents of noncompliance and incidents alleging fraud, maintains information on employers' insurance coverage, and makes presentations to various groups regarding fraud/compliance.
The Legal Division is responsible for conducting hearings in contested cases and ruling on motions. The Division schedules and holds hearings for those claims in which an evidentiary hearing was requested by a party, or in cases where mediation conference was either inappropriate or did not result in resolution of the pending issues.

The Managed Care and Rehabilitation Division processes requests for rehabilitation services, performs quality assurance reviews of rehabilitation suppliers, holds conferences to resolve disputes, reviews and approves rehabilitation plans, reviews applications of managed care organizations, and registers rehabilitation suppliers.
The Settlements Division reviews and processes stipulated settlements, and requests for advances.
The Information Technology Services Division provides innovative contemporary and accessible technology in computing, media, telephone services, and training to enable staff to meet their goals as a state agency.
AUTHORITY
Chapter 9 of Title 34, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2015

397

State Board of Workers' Compensation
FY 2015 Program Budgets

FY 2015 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2014 Current Budget
$22,701,246 $22,701,246
523,832 $523,832 $23,225,078

Changes $403,897 $403,897 0 $0 $403,897

FY 2015 Recommendation
$23,105,143 $23,105,143
523,832 $523,832 $23,628,975

Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the
Georgia Workers' Compensation law. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Transfer funds from the Board Administration program to properly align budget to expenditures.
Total Change

$248,854 91,333
200,000 $540,187

Board Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide superior access to the Georgia Workers'
Compensation program for injured workers and employers in a manner that is sensitive, responsive, and effective. Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
4. Transfer funds to the Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws program to properly align budget to expenditures. Total Change
Other Changes 5. Reduce payment to the Office of the State Treasurer from $5,303,747 to $4,728,320.

$44,314 17,510 1,886
(200,000) ($136,290)
Yes

398

State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2015

State Board of Workers' Compensation

State Board of Workers' Compensation
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws 1. Percentage of cases disposed of within 60
days of the hearing date 2. Percentage of cases successfully resolved
through mediation 3. Number of mediations held

FY 2010 Actual
80.0% 80.0% 2,280

FY 2011 Actual
88.0% 81.0% 2,022

FY 2012 Actual
89.6% 78.0% 2,260

FY 2013 Actual
91.0% 82.0% 2,170

State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2015

399

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Administer the Workers'
Compensation Laws Board Administration SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

State Board of Workers' Compensation
Department Financial Summary

FY 2012 Expenditures
$10,863,009

FY 2013 Expenditures
$11,310,370

FY 2014 Current Budget
$11,903,988

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$11,903,988

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$12,444,175

5,730,051 $16,593,060 $16,593,060

5,648,305 $16,958,675 $16,958,675

11,321,090 $23,225,078 $23,225,078

11,321,090 $23,225,078 $23,225,078

11,184,800 $23,628,975 $23,628,975

523,832 $523,832 16,069,228 $16,069,228

523,832 $523,832 16,434,843 $16,434,843

523,832 $523,832 22,701,246 $22,701,246

523,832 $523,832 22,701,246 $22,701,246

523,832 $523,832 23,105,143 $23,105,143

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State Board of Workers' Compensation

State Board of Workers' Compensation
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Board Administration State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2014 Current Budget
$22,701,246 $22,701,246
523,832 $523,832 $23,225,078
FY 2014 Current Budget
$11,445,635 458,353
$11,903,988
$11,255,611 65,479
$11,321,090

Changes $403,897 $403,897 0 $0 $403,897

FY 2015 Recommendation
$23,105,143 $23,105,143
523,832 $523,832 $23,628,975

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

$540,187 0
$540,187

$11,985,822 458,353
$12,444,175

($136,290) 0
($136,290)

$11,119,321 65,479
$11,184,800

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FY 2015 Program Budgets

Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Recovery Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL RECOVERY FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2014 Current Budget
$1,023,829,235 146,938,326
$1,170,767,561 17,683,461
$17,683,461 $1,188,451,022

Changes ($61,842,227) 9,741,487
($52,100,740) 0
$0 ($52,100,740)

FY 2015 Recommendation
$961,987,008 156,679,813
$1,118,666,821 17,683,461
$17,683,461 $1,136,350,282

GO Bonds Issued Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Transfer funds from GO Bonds New to GO Bonds Issued to reflect the issuance of new bonds.
2. Repeal the authorization of $240,000 in 20-year bonds from FY 2012 (HB 78, Bond #379.301) for the State Board of Education (Department of Education) Capital Outlay Program - Regular, statewide.
3. Repeal the authorization of $10,490,000 in 20-year bonds from FY 2012 (HB 78, Bond #379.302) for the State Board of Education (Department of Education) Capital Outlay Program - Exceptional Growth, statewide.
4. Repeal the authorization of $2,200,000 in 20-year bonds from FY 2012 (HB 78, Bond #379.303) for the State Board of Education (Department of Education) Capital Outlay Program - Regular Advance, statewide.
5. Increase funds for debt service.
6. Reduce funds for debt service to reflect savings associated with refundings and favorable rates received in recent bond sales. Total Change
Motor Fuel Funds 7. Increase funds for debt service.
Total Change

$86,834,417 (23,928)
(1,045,853)
(219,340)
14,210,591 (159,091,624) ($59,335,737)
$9,741,487 $9,741,487

GO Bonds New Recommended Change:
1. Transfer funds from GO Bonds New to GO Bonds Issued to reflect the issuance of new bonds. 2. Increase debt service for new bonds.
Total Change

($86,834,417) 84,327,927
($2,506,490)

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Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources GO Bonds Issued GO Bonds New SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Recovery Funds Prior Year State Funds SUBTOTAL Motor Fuel Funds State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2012 Expenditures
$960,261,762
83,643,867
$1,043,905,629
$1,043,905,629

FY 2013 Expenditures
$909,509,104
86,325,062
$995,834,166
$995,834,166

FY 2014 Current Budget
$1,101,616,605
86,834,417
$1,188,451,022
$1,188,451,022

FY 2015 Agency Request
Total
$1,101,616,605

FY 2015 Governor's Recommendation
$1,052,022,355

86,834,417

84,327,927

$1,188,451,022 $1,136,350,282

$1,188,451,022 $1,136,350,282

11,353,993 185,802,730 $197,156,723 138,592,881 708,156,025 $846,748,906

16,456,399 74,692,241 $91,148,640 97,653,909 807,031,617 $904,685,526

17,683,461 0
$17,683,461 146,938,326 1,023,829,235 $1,170,767,561

17,683,461 0
$17,683,461 146,938,326 1,023,829,235 $1,170,767,561

17,683,461 0
$17,683,461 156,679,813 961,987,008 $1,118,666,821

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Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Recovery Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL RECOVERY FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
GO Bonds Issued State General Funds Motor Fuel Funds Federal Recovery Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
GO Bonds New State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2014 Current Budget
$1,023,829,235 146,938,326
$1,170,767,561 17,683,461
$17,683,461 $1,188,451,022
FY 2014 Current Budget
$936,994,818 146,938,326 17,683,461
$1,101,616,605
$86,834,417 $86,834,417

Changes ($61,842,227) 9,741,487
($52,100,740) 0
$0 ($52,100,740)

FY 2015 Recommendation
$961,987,008 156,679,813
$1,118,666,821 17,683,461
$17,683,461 $1,136,350,282

Changes

FY 2015 Recommendation

($59,335,737) 9,741,487 0
($49,594,250)

$877,659,081 156,679,813 17,683,461
$1,052,022,355

($2,506,490) ($2,506,490)

$84,327,927 $84,327,927

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General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
FY 2015 Program Budgets

Bond Projects

Term

Authorized Principal

Debt Service

New Projects Recommended by Policy Area

Educated Georgia

State Board of Education / Department of Education

1. Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction,

20

statewide.

2. Capital Outlay Program - Regular Advance for local school construction,

20

statewide.

3. Capital Outlay Program - Low-Wealth for local school construction,

20

statewide.

4. Capital Outlay Program - Additional Project Specific Low Wealth for

20

local school construction, Jenkins County.

5. Purchase vocational equipment, statewide.

5

6. Purchase 259 school buses, local school districts, statewide.

10

7. Infrastructure improvements at Camp John Hope, Fort Valley, Peach

20

County.

8. Technology infrastructure upgrades, local school districts, statewide.

5

Subtotal Department of Education

Regents, University System of Georgia

1. Equipment for the new Humanities - Law Building, Georgia State

5

University, Atlanta, Fulton County.

2. Equipment for the new Science Building, Clayton State University,

5

Morrow, Clayton County.

3. Equipment for the new Cancer Research Building, Georgia Regents

5T

University, Augusta, Richmond County.

4. Facility major improvements and renovations, statewide.

20

5. Redesign of the new Fine Arts Center, Albany State University, Albany,

5

Dougherty County.

6. Design and construction of new Science Learning Center, University of

20

Georgia, Athens, Clarke County.

7. Design of the renovation of historic Beeson Hall, Georgia College &

5

State University, Milledgeville, Baldwin County.

8. Design, construction, and equipment for the new Military Science

20

Building, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Bulloch County.

9. Design of the renovation of the Price Gilbert Library and the Crosland

5

Towers, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Fulton County.

10. Digital Broadband [PeachNet access], statewide.

5

11. Computer equipment for public libraries, Georgia Public Library Service,

5

statewide.

12. Replace transmitting antenna at WACG, Georgia Public

20

Telecommunications Commission, Augusta, Richmond County.

13. Purchase equipment and fund GRA R&D infrastructure, Georgia

5T

Research Alliance, multiple locations.

Subtotal Regents, University System of Georgia

Technical College System of Georgia

1. Replacement of obsolete equipment, statewide.

5

2. Equipment for the new Classroom Building, Georgia Northwestern

5

Technical College, Ringgold, Catoosa County.

3. Equipment for the new Classroom Building and Truck Driving Range,

5

Altamaha Technical College, Brunswick, Glynn County.

4. Equipment for the new Health Services / Library facility, Southeastern

5

Technical College, Swainsboro, Emanuel County.

5. Equipment for the new North Fulton campus, Gwinnett Technical

5

College, Alpharetta, Fulton County.

$189,470,000 16,300,000 27,740,000 1,800,000 2,000,000 20,000,000 600,000 14,000,000
$271,910,000
$7,000,000 2,900,000 5,000,000
60,000,000 1,400,000
44,700,000 1,000,000 9,500,000 1,700,000 2,500,000 2,000,000 290,000 8,970,000
$146,960,000
5,000,000 2,065,000 2,470,000 1,480,000 3,860,000

$16,218,632 1,395,280 2,374,544 154,080 462,800 2,656,000 51,360 3,239,600
$26,552,296
$1,619,800 671,060
1,157,000 5,136,000
323,960 3,826,320
231,400 813,200 393,380 578,500 462,800
24,824 2,075,658 $17,313,902
1,157,000 477,841 571,558 342,472 893,204

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General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
FY 2015 Program Budgets

Bond Projects
6. Equipment for the new Natural Resources Building, Ogeechee Technical College, Statesboro, Bulloch County.
7. Equipment for the renovated Woodstock campus, Chattahoochee Technical College, Woodstock, Cherokee County.
8. Equipment for the renovated Main Building, Oconee Fall Line Technical College, Sandersville, Washington County.
9. Equipment for the addition to the Health Building, North Georgia Technical College, Blairsville, Union County.
10. Equipment for the new Allied Health / Public Safety Building, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, Douglas, Coffee County.
11. Equipment for the expanded Diesel Heavy Equipment Technical Center, South Georgia Technical College, Americus, Sumter County.
12. Major repairs and renovations, statewide. 13. Equipment for the QuickStart program, statewide. Subtotal Technical College System of Georgia
Total: Educated Georgia
Healthy Georgia
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities 1. Facility major improvements and renovations, statewide. Subtotal Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities
Department of Human Services 1. Property acquisition and design of new Gwinnett County Human
Services Building, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County. 2. Major repairs to MLK Human Services Center, Warner Robins, Houston
County. Subtotal Department of Human Services
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency 1. Facility major improvements and renovation, Roosevelt Warm Springs
Institute, Warm Springs, Meriwether County. 2. GRU/GRHealth related facility improvements, Roosevelt Warm Springs
Institute, Warm Springs, Meriwether County. Subtotal Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Department of Public Health 1. Facility repairs, multiple locations. Subtotal Department of Public Health
Total: Healthy Georgia
Safe Georgia
Department of Corrections 1. Facility sustainment and equipment replacement, statewide. 2. Facility hardening at 6 state prisons, multiple locations. 3. Renovation of infirmary area, Georgia Diagnostic & Classification Prison,
Jackson, Butts County. 4. Enhanced locking controls and perimeter detection systems, statewide. 5. Facility major repairs, renovations, and improvements, statewide. 6. Construction of wastewater treatment plant, Lee Arrendale State Prison,
Alto, Baldwin County. Subtotal Department of Corrections

Term 5 5 5 5 5 5 20 5T
20
20 20
20 20T
20
5 20 20 5 20 20

Authorized Principal 2,295,000
865,000
720,000
$650,000
2,015,000
570,000
5,000,000 1,225,000 $28,215,000
$447,085,000

Debt Service 531,063 200,161 166,608
$150,410 466,271 131,898 428,000 283,465
$5,799,951
$49,666,149

$590,000 $590,000
$2,150,000 1,000,000
$3,150,000
$1,100,000 5,000,000
$6,100,000
$560,000 $560,000 $10,400,000

$50,504 $50,504
$184,040 85,600
$269,640
$94,160 454,000 $548,160
$47,936 $47,936 $916,240

$2,000,000 $9,900,000 $3,050,000
$4,725,000 13,950,000
3,620,000
$37,245,000

$462,800 $847,440 $261,080
$1,093,365 1,194,120 309,872
$4,168,677

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General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
FY 2015 Program Budgets

Bond Projects
Department of Defense 1. Renovation of Winder Readiness Center, Winder, Barrow County, match
federal funds. 2. Renovation of Augusta Readiness Center, Augusta, Richmond County,
match federal funds. 3. Facility sustainment and repairs, statewide, match federal funds. Subtotal Department of Defense
Department of Driver Services 1. Replacement of 10 vehicles, statewide. 2. Design and construction of a Driver Services facility, Paulding County. Subtotal Department of Driver Services
Georgia Bureau of Investigation 1. Facility repair and sustainment, statewide. 2. Replacement of lab Instrumentation and equipment, Decatur, DeKalb
County. 3. Replace 20 investigative vehicles, statewide. Subtotal Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Department of Juvenile Justice 1. Design and construction for renovation and improvements of former
GDC facility to construct 64-bed RYDC, Dawson, Terrell County 2. Design and construction for renovation and improvements of former
GDC facility to construct 64-bed RYDC, Washington, Wilkes County 3. Design of renovation and improvements of former GDC facility to
construct 64-bed RYDC, Cadwell, Laurens County. 4. Facility repairs and sustainment, statewide. 5. Facility major improvements and renovations, statewide. 6. Security upgrades and enhancements, statewide. 7. Renovation of facility classrooms for vocational education programs,
multiple locations. Subtotal Department of Juvenile Justice
State Board of Pardons & Paroles 1. Replacement of 40 vehicles, statewide. Subtotal State Board of Pardons & Paroles
Department of Public Safety 1. Purchase 173 fully equipped law enforcement pursuit vehicles,
statewide. 2. Purchase 15 fully equipped law enforcement pursuit vehicles, Motor
Carrier Compliance Division, statewide. 3. Facility sustainment and repair, statewide. 4. Retrofit and equip 1 existing helicopter, and purchase & equip 1
helicopter for medical Life Flight capability. 5. Facility repairs, renovations, and construction, Georgia Public Safety
Training Center, Forsyth, Monroe County. 6. Facility repairs, Athens Regional Police Academy, Athens, Clarke County. 7. Equipment for the industrial fire training complex, Georgia Public
Safety Training Center, Forsyth, Monroe County. Subtotal Department of Public Safety
Total: Safe Georgia

Term
20 20 5
5 20
5 5 5
20 20 5 5 20 5 20
5
5 5 5 5 20 20 5

Authorized Principal

Debt Service

$275,000
260,000
500,000 $1,035,000

$23,540
22,256
115,700 $161,496

$190,000 1,190,000 $1,380,000

$43,966 101,864 $145,830

$350,000 1,180,000
835,000 $2,365,000

$80,990 273,052
193,219 $547,261

$12,270,000
12,410,000
550,000
5,400,000 6,050,000 5,400,000
700,000
$42,780,000

$1,050,312
1,062,296
127,270
1,249,560 517,880
1,249,560 59,920
$5,316,798

$815,000 $815,000

$188,591 $188,591

$6,330,000 $540,000 $200,000
10,000,000 1,715,000 245,000 890,000
$19,920,000
$105,540,000

$1,464,762 $124,956 $46,280 2,314,000 146,804 20,972 205,946
$4,323,720
$14,852,373

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General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
FY 2015 Program Budgets

Bond Projects
Responsible & Efficient Government
Department of Audits and Accounts 1. Purchase computer equipment, Atlanta, Fulton County. 2. Implement an audit management system, Atlanta, Fulton County. Subtotal Department of Audits and Accounts
State Properties Commission
Georgia Building Authority 1. Renovation of #2 Capitol Square [former DOT Building], Atlanta, Fulton
County. 2. Facility improvements and renovations, Atlanta, Fulton County. 3. Design and site preparation for new Judicial Complex Building, Atlanta,
Fulton County. Subtotal Georgia Building Authority
Department of Revenue 1. Upgrade to the Integrated Tax System [ITS], Atlanta, DeKalb County. Subtotal Department of Revenue
Total: Responsible and Efficient Government
Growing Georgia
Department of Agriculture 1. Roof improvements at the Atlanta Farmers Market, Forest Park, Clayton
County. Subtotal Department of Agriculture
Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority [Bonds appropriated to Department of Agriculture] 1. Miscellaneous facility improvements, Perry, Houston County. Subtotal Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority
Department of Community Affairs 1. Funding for reservoirs, multiple locations. Subtotal Department of Community Affairs
Georgia Environmental Finance Authority 1. State Funded Water and Sewer Construction Loan Program, statewide. 2. Federal State Revolving Fund Match, Clean and Drinking Water
Programs, statewide, match federal funds. 3. Water Supply and Reservoir Construction Loan Program, statewide. Subtotal Georgia Environmental Finance Authority
Department of Economic Development
Georgia Ports Authority 1. Continue Savannah Harbor Deepening Project, Savannah, Chatham
County, match federal funds. Subtotal Georgia Ports Authority

Term 5 5
20 20 20
5
20T
20T 20T 20 20 20T
20

Authorized Principal

Debt Service

490,000 500,000 $990,000

113,386 115,700 $229,086

$12,500,000 2,000,000
12,500,000 $27,000,000
$4,000,000 $4,000,000 $31,990,000

$1,070,000 171,200
1,070,000 $2,311,200
$925,600 $925,600 $3,465,886

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

$454,000 $454,000

$750,000 $750,000
$45,500,000 $45,500,000
$20,650,000 8,600,000
20,750,000 $50,000,000

$68,100 $68,100
$4,131,400 $4,131,400
$1,767,640 736,160
1,884,100 $4,387,900

$35,000,000 $35,000,000

$2,996,000 $2,996,000

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General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
FY 2015 Program Budgets

Bond Projects
Georgia World Congress Center Authority [Bonds appropriated to Department of Economic Development] 1. Renovation of Centennial Olympic Park reflection pool, Atlanta, Fulton
County. 2. Carpet replacement in Building C concourse, Atlanta, Fulton County. 3. Renovation of Building B entrance, Atlanta, Fulton County. Subtotal Georgia World Congress Center Authority
Georgia Forestry Commission 1. Replacement of firefighting equipment, statewide. 2. Facility major improvements and renovations, statewide. Subtotal Georgia Forestry Commission
Department of Natural Resources 1. Replacement of 9 vehicles, statewide. 2. Facility major improvements and renovations, statewide 3. Miscellaneous new construction, statewide. 4. Land acquisition for Wildlife Management Areas and Parks, statewide. Subtotal Department of Natural Resources
Total: Growing Georgia

Total: State General Funds Total: State Funds - New

5-Year Bonds 5-Year Taxable Bonds
10-Year Bonds 20-Year Bonds 20-Year Taxable Bonds
TOTAL FY2015 BONDS
Total Bond Projects

Term
20T 5T 20T
10 20
5 20T 20T 20T

Authorized Principal

Debt Service

$1,100,000
$2,235,000 $2,000,000 $5,335,000
$3,875,000 1,125,000
$5,000,000
$200,000 8,520,000 2,720,000 10,060,000 $21,500,000
$168,085,000
$763,100,000 $763,100,000
$101,585,000 17,430,000 23,875,000
518,810,000 101,400,000 $763,100,000 $763,100,000

$99,880
$517,179 $181,600 $798,659
$514,600 96,300
$610,900
$46,280 773,616 246,976 913,448 $1,980,320
$15,427,279
$84,327,927 $84,327,927
$23,506,769 4,033,302 3,170,600
44,410,136 9,207,120
$84,327,927 $84,327,927

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Appendices

Appendices

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Statement of Financial Condition

Statement of Financial Condition

Statement of Financial Condition
ASSETS:
Cash and Cash Equivalents Investments Accounts Receivable Prepaid Expenditures Inventories Other Assets Amount to be Provided for Retirement of General Obligation Bonds
Total Assets
LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY:
Liabilities: Accounts Payable Encumbrances Undrawn Appropriation Allotment Undistributed Local Government Sales Tax Deferred Revenue General Obligation Bonds Payable Other Liabilities
Total Liabilities
Fund Balances (Reserved): Colleges and Universities Revenue Shortfall Reserve Lottery for Education Guaranteed Revenue Debt Common Reserve Fund Tobacco Settlement Funds Medicaid Reserves Motor Fuel Tax Funds Self Insurance Trust Fund Federal Financial Assistance State Revenue Collections Inventories Debt Service Unissued Debt Other Reserves
Total
Undesignated: Surplus (Deficit) Deficit Lottery for Education Tobacco Settlement Funds
Total Fund Equity
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY

June 30, 2012

June 30, 2013

$3,943,298,558 615,911,145
4,874,169,775 47,397,458 56,734,959 19,609,804
8,584,945,000

$4,046,433,596 1,017,728,446 5,733,281,622 33,705,145 46,033,824 14,954,929 8,653,160,000

$18,142,066,698 $19,545,297,561

$1,354,674,334 3,820,887,425 551,676,987 3,500,000 359,358,801 8,584,945,000 133,973,916
$14,809,016,463

$1,447,062,595 3,714,809,981 829,965,470 4,300,000 389,537,361 8,653,160,000 273,749,167
$15,312,584,574

$321,618,999 550,671,195 643,820,612 54,003,250 27,474,203 0
1,154,548,702 112,543,727 57,317,292 1,393,137 49,079,892 55,041,716 51,246,706 266,585,503
$3,345,344,933

$405,199,084 900,282,684 734,007,133 54,003,250 87,071,912 0
1,222,256,051 103,936,528 54,836,562 25,427,894 38,963,980 30,555,574 44,510,956 495,839,041
$4,196,890,649

$(32,289,069) $19,835,947 158,424
$3,333,050,236

$35,437,262 385,077
$4,232,712,987

$18,142,066,698 $19,545,297,561

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State Expenditure Projections
Education Early Care and Learning Education Board of Regents Student Finance Commission Technical College System of Georgia
Subtotal
Corrections Corrections Juvenile Justice Pardons and Paroles
Subtotal
Social Services Behavioral Health Community Health Human Services Public Health
Subtotal
Other Major Categories Transportation Debt Service
Subtotal
Other Expenditures All Remaining State Spending
Total
Excludes: Lottery Funds and Tobacco Settlement Funds

State Expenditure Projections
(In Million of Dollars)

AFY 2014 FY 2015

FY 2016

FY 2017

FY 2018

FY 2019

$55.5 7,544.9 1,885.5
41.6 314.4 $9,841.7
. $1,131.8
301 52.9 $1,485.3

$55.5 7,951.7 1,939.3
52.8 332.8 $10,332.1
$1,150.0 308 54.2
$1,512.1

$56.9 8,150.5
1,997 54
341 $10,600.1
$1,184.5 319 55.8
$1,559.0

$58.3 8,354.3 2,057.4
55.5 349.7 $10,875.1
$1,220.1 330 57.5
$1,607.3

$59.8 8,563.1 2,119.1
56.9 358.4 $11,157.2
$1,256.7 341 59.2
$1,657.2

$61.3 8,777.2 2,182.7
58.3 367.4 $11,446.8
$1,294.4 353 61.0
$1,708.6

$936.1 2,803.0
496.4 210.7 $4,446.3

$960.9 2,958.6
516.1 215.5 $4,651.1

$994.5 3,121 532 222
$4,869.4

$1,029.3 3,293.0 547.5 228.6
$5,098.5

$1,065.4 3,474.1 564.0 235.5
$5,338.9

$1,102.6 3,665.2 580.9 242.6
$5,591.3

$862.8 1,170.8 $2,033.6

$856.1 1,118.7 $1,974.8

$877.5 1,274.0 $2,151.6

$899.4 1,306.2 $2,205.7

$921.9 1,352.6 $2,274.6

$945.0 1,365.3 $2,310.3

$1,316.4 $19,123.3

$1,276.3 $19,746.3

$1,308.2 $20,488.2

$1,340.9 $21,127.5

$1,374.4 $21,802.4

$1,408.8 $22,465.7

Long Term Outlook Most Likely Revenue Estimate

$19,123.3 $19,746.3 $20,382.3 $21,169.0 $21,986.0 $22,835.0

Revenue Estimates and Projections are developed by the State Economist at Georgia State University.

Note on Expenditure Projections:
Fiscal Years 2014 and 2015 are based on the Governor's Budget Recommendations for those years. Projections for Fiscal Years 2016 to 2019 are based on agency caseload growth and an inflation factor. Debt service projections for FY 2016 to FY 2019 are provided by the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission and include only the debt service for general obligation bonds. Funding for guaranteed revenue bonds is provided through the State Road and Tollway Authority and reflected under Transportation. There are no provisions to restore agency reductions made in Fiscal Years 2014 and 2015 in future years. For Fiscal Years 2016 to 2019 a straight line projection has been employed and does not account for budget control measures and policy decisions necessary to meet the requirement for a balanced budget.

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Georgia Economic Report

Georgia Economic Report

At GeorgiaEconomicReport the mid-point of Fiscal Year 2014, the U.S. economic recovery has been in place for well over four years. The pace of U.S. GDP growth has been slow to moderate for much of that period. A number of factors have weighed on growth during this recovery but now appear to be easing which could lead to accelerating growth. First, consumer spending growth has generally fallen short of the pace of growth experienced in prior economic recoveries. Several factors help explain this. Household debt as a percent of income had risen sharply prior to the recession. Household have spent much of the recession and recovery period bringing debt burdens down too more manageable levels. Savings rates have increased and debt is down but this has restrained spending. In addition, slow to moderate job and income growth have also weighed on consumer spending growth. Now, consumer finances are much improved and job growth is showing signs of strengthening. This sets the stage for faster consumer spending growth and faster GDP growth.
Second, housing has typically been a driver of economic recovery. However, imbalances in housing markets and housing finance were at the core of the recession and it has taken a considerable time for most of these imbalances to be corrected and for housing activity to begin to grow again. Over the last year, economic indicators for housing have improved, including housing prices, new home starts, and sales of new and existing homes. Consequently, investment in housing has switched from being a drag on GDP growth to a small positive contributor to GDP growth.
Third, the government sector in the U.S., combining federal, state, and local activity, has been a drag on growth for much of the recovery as aggregate spending in this sector has declined over time. State and local governments have faced tough budget conditions due to declining revenues and federal policy makers have chosen to implement lower spending levels. State and local government spending has stabilized and is positioned to grow as the economic recovery continues and state and local tax revenues grow.
Overall, the national economy has the fundamentals in place to support accelerating economic growth. There are still significant risks, particularly with the Federal Reserve on the verge of tapering its quantitative easing. This policy has been new territory for policy makers and the transition from the highly aggressive monetary policies of the post recession period to a more traditional policy stance could be bumpy.
A wide range of economic indicators show that the economic recovery is progressing. Total U.S. year over year non-farm employment growth equals 1.7% as of November 2013. The U.S. is adding an average of 193,000 jobs per month as of November which is up from an average of 145,000 new jobs as of July. While employment is expanding, total employment is still below its peak level prior to the recession. The U.S. unemployment rate has also fallen. The U.S. rate as of November 2013 is 7.0%, down from a peak of 10.0% in October 2009 and down from 7.8% in November 2012. Again, this represents significant improvement but

leaves the unemployment rate well above its range in the years immediately prior to the recession.
Consumer spending is growing modestly in the U.S. Total retail sales grew 3.9% in October over the prior October. This is well down from growth rates achieved in the early stages of the recovery. A bright spot in consumer spending has been auto sales. Auto sales had averaged over 16 million units per year prior to the recession but fell to an annualized sales rate below 10 million units during parts of 2008 and 2009. Sales have improved significantly from that trough and averaged 15.6 million units during the September through November time period on an annualized basis. It appears the headwinds restraining consumer spending are slowly abating with unemployment is trending down and job growth showing signs of accelerating. Continuation of these trends would lead to improving income growth. Household wealth has recovered back above its peak prior to the recession and credit availability is gradually loosening. These factors, presuming they continue on their current trends, should result in faster consumer spending growth and contribute to stronger economic growth.
Business activity continues to expand at a modest pace. The Institute of Supply Management index for manufacturing and its index for services are both above the 50 level that indicates that these sectors are expanding. New orders for manufactured goods are growing erratically but quickly enough that the backlog of orders has continued to grow.
The national housing market is in recovery. Various measures of home prices are moving higher. For example, the S&P Case Shiller index for 20 metro areas across the U.S. is up 13.3% year over year as of September. Sales of new homes and existing homes are also trending up and housing starts are up. Mortgage foreclosure and delinquency rates are trending down and are approaching levels seen prior to the housing bust. Rising home prices are easing pressures on homeowners who had been underwater on mortgages and mortgage credit conditions have eased. Thus, investment in residential construction is expected to continue to contribute to national economic growth.
Georgia's economy generally follows the overall trends of the U.S. economy, although it tends to grow more quickly during expansions and fall further during recessions. Georgia's employment situation has improved significantly in the last year. Non-farm employment grew by just over 85,000 jobs from October 2012 to October 2013. This equates to a 2.2% increase in employment which is higher than the comparable rate for U.S. employment. The Georgia unemployment rate is 8.1% as of October, down from 8.8% a year earlier. Georgia's unemployment rate has consistently exceeded that of the U.S. during this business cycle.
Employment growth is positive for industry sectors such as professional and business services, finance, information, education and health and trade, transportation and utilities.

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Construction is also seeing positive year over year growth as the housing sector in Georgia rebounds. Government and manufacturing sectors are small drags on employment growth.
The S&P Case Shiller home price index for the Atlanta metro area is up by 18.5% as September compared to the prior September. Residential construction permits are up over 34% from the prior year as of September.
Georgia tax revenues growth in FY 2013 was good. Total tax revenue grew by 5.7% and General Fund revenues grew by 5.9%. Individual income tax revenues, the single largest component grew by 7.7% and corporate income tax revenues grew by over 35%. Sales tax revenues declined by 0.5% due to legislative changes to the tax base. Revenue growth has continued in FY 2014. Department of Revenue has reported tax revenue growth of 5.4% year-to-date through November 2013.

The national and Georgia economies are expected to continue to grow at a moderate pace in the fourth quarter of 2013 and then gradually accelerate in 2014. However, the risks to this outlook are high. Near-term, the federal policy makers face more budget and debt limit issues in late 2013 and early 2014. Assuming these are resolved without disrupting business and investor confidence, the next big issue is the tapering of quantitative easing. Note that both houses of Congress have passed budget bills so it appears a resolution on budget issues is at hand. A resolution of the federal debt limit will still need to be achieved sometime in 2014. In addition, the Fed's policy response with quantitative easing was unprecedented and the gradual tapering of this policy has never been done before. Thus, the path from the highly aggressive monetary policy to a more neutral policy stance could prove very bumpy and lead to economic disruptions. It is anticipated that the Federal Reserve will begin to taper its bond buying in the near-term, possibly as early as following its mid-December meeting.

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Personal Income
Nominal personal income has been growing over the prior quarter for much of the recovery with occasional quarters in which income has fallen compared to the prior quarter. Similarly, wage and salary income has been growing. Wage & salary growth has been positive but weak in the two most recent quarters. Overall, personal income growth in Georgia has been modest relative to historical growth rates. This reflects the overall modest pace of economic growth in the U.S. and in Georgia.

The large job losses that occurred during the recession resulted in peak unemployment rates of 10.4% for several months during 2009. The current rate has fallen considerably from its peak but is still elevated at 8.1% as of October. This is down from 8.8% in October 2012 but above the U.S. unemployment rate of 7.0% as of November. Several factors have contributed to the year over year change in the unemployment rate. The size of the labor force has declined over the last year. Household employment has also declined. These two changes are indicative of still weak conditions in labor markets. The number of unemployed has also fallen which is a positive for labor conditions.

Labor Markets
Georgia's labor market continued to grow during 2013. Over the 12 months ending in October, non-farm employment in Georgia increased by 85,800 jobs. This equates to 2.2% year over year growth and exceeds the growth rate for U.S. non-farm employment over the same period of 1.7%. Erratic growth over the last three months has lowered the three month moving average growth in Georgia employment to just 330 jobs per month as of October after equaling 10,800 jobs per month in September. Employment growth across industry sectors continued to improve in 2013. Sectors such as professional and business services, construction, finance, information, education and health, and trade, transportation, and utilities added jobs over the year. Employment in the manufacturing and government sectors is still down slightly on a year over year basis. Most Georgia metro areas are also seeing net job growth, with the Atlanta metro area having the highest year over year job growth on a three month moving average basis as of October. Hinesville, Warner Robins, and Dalton are metro areas still experiencing net job losses on a year over year basis as of October.

Housing Sector
Georgia's housing market is recovering. Residential building permits issued are trending up and are well above year ago levels. Home prices, as measured by the S&P / Case Shiller home price index for the Atlanta metro area are up 18.5% on a year over year basis as of September. Atlanta metro area prices have increased over the prior month for eighteen consecutive months indicating sustained improvement in the local housing market.

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Mortgage foreclosures were a key contributor to the decline in home values during the housing bust. Foreclosure rates soared leading to an excess of properties available. Currently, foreclosure rates are declining and are approaching levels seen prior to the recession. This should help accelerate the recovery in housing activity and remove a source of cheap supply from the market helping to firm home values.

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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 monthly based on the plan. Once a monthly 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."
AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) An act passed by Congress and signed into law by President Obama on February 17, 2009. The purpose of the Recovery package is to jump-start the economy to create and save jobs. The Act specifies appropriations for a wide range of federal programs, and increases or extends certain benefits under Medicaid, unemployment compensation, and nutrition assistance programs. The legislation also reduces individual and corporate income tax collections, and makes a variety of other changes to federal tax laws.
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 the Office of Planning and Budget 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.
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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 agreed-upon 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.

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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
FEDERAL RECOVERY FUNDS -- See American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
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.

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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.
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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.
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HOUSE BUDGET AND RESEARCH OFFICE -- An agency within the Legislative Branch that serves as budget advisor to the House of Representatives.

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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.
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.
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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.

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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 postsecondary 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 prekindergarten 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.
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MATCHING FUNDS -- A type of federal or state grant that requires the government or agency receiving the grant to commit funding for a certain percentage of costs to be eligible for it.
MIDTERM ADJUSTMENT -- Additional appropriations to the State Board of Education in an Amended or Supplementary Budget to fund State Quality Basic Education (QBE) requirements for increased enrollment. Initial QBE funding cannot fully and accurately anticipate future enrollment. Midterm adjustments in funding are based on full-time equivalent enrollment counts during the fall quarter.
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 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.

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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.
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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. 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.
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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.

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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 and is commonly known as the "rainy day" fund. The reserve cannot exceed 10% of the previous fiscal year's net revenue. Funds are set-aside in the Revenue Shortfall Reserve only after the Midyear Adjustment Reserve is fully funded.

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 subobject class of regular operating expenses.
SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATIONS -- Increased funding that is approved by the General Assembly in a separate, stand-alone Appropriations Act, usually passed early in the session to get new money into projects with a high time priority. A supplementary appropriations act, which is often called a "speedy bill," cannot reduce spending or transfer funds previously appropriated.
SURPLUS -- Unspent funds at the end of a fiscal year. 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.

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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 AND EVALUATION 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 the State Treasurer within the Department of Administrative Services.

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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.
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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.
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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.

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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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