The Governor's budget report, amended FY 2015

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

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THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET REPORT
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AMENDED 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Budget Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Financial Summaries Georgia Estimated State Revenues Amended FY 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Georgia Revenues: FY 2012 - FY 2014 and Estimated FY 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Georgia Estimated Revenues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Summary of Appropriations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Summary of Appropriations: By Policy Area . . . . 14 Appropriations by Policy Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Lottery Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Tobacco Settlement Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Motor Fuel Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Department Summaries
Legislative Georgia Senate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Georgia House of Representatives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 General Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Department of Audits and Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Judicial Court of Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Judicial Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Juvenile Courts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Prosecuting Attorneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Superior Courts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Supreme Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Executive State Accounting Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Department of Administrative Services. . . . . . . . . 50 Department of Agriculture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Department of Banking and Finance . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Department of Community Affairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Department of Community Health . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Department of Corrections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Department of Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Department of Driver Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Department of Economic Development . . . . . . . .90 Department of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Employees' Retirement System of Georgia . . . . 102 Georgia Forestry Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Office of the Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Department of Human Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Commissioner of Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Georgia Bureau of Investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Department of Juvenile Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Department of Labor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Department of Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Department of Natural Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 State Board of Pardons and Paroles . . . . . . . . . . . 142 State Properties Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Public Defender Standards Council . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Department of Public Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Department of Public Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Public Service Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Board of Regents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Department of Revenue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Secretary of State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 State Soil and Water Conservation Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Georgia Student Finance Commission . . . . . . . . 180 Teachers Retirement System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Technical College System of Georgia. . . . . . . . . . 189 Department of Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Department of Veterans Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 State Board of Workers' Compensation . . . . . . . 200 Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

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Introduction

Introduction

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Governor's Letter

Budget Highlights

Budget Highlights
Governor's Recommendation for AFY 2015

Governor's Recommendation for AFY 2015
EDUCATED GEORGIA BudgetHighlights
K-12 Public Schools $134,047,129 for a mid-term adjustment for QBE growth, including $7,371,346 for the State Charter Schools Supplement and $2,394,461 for the Charter Systems Grant.
$2,402,080 to develop and implement rigorous statewide assessments and end of course tests aligned with state standards.

$2,998,392 to continue to ensure Healthcare Facility Regulation has the professional staff needed to license, monitor and inspect hospitals, assisted living facilities, personal care homes and nursing homes.
Human Services $15,249,459 for child welfare services including $4.9 million for an additional 103 caseworkers to manage increasing child abuse and neglect caseloads and $9.8 million for expenses associated with the increased number of children in state custody.

University System $4,885,853 to provide clinical trials through Georgia Regents University to study the efficacy and safety of cannabidiol in children with medication resistant epilepsy.

$1,371,257 for the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency to sustain medical operations at the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute.
SAFE GEORGIA

$515,600 to establish the Georgia Film Academy through a cooperative partnership between the University System and the Technical College System.
Student Finance $5,802,134 for growth in the Accel dual enrollment program.
HEALTHY GEORGIA
Community Health $39,208,262 in new state general funds for Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids. Total includes a reduction of $14.5 million to align budget with current baseline growth projections, an additional $16.5 million for new expenses associated with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), $14.1 million to ensure private hospitals benefit from Federal Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program, $19.7 million for expenses associated with new Hepatitis C drugs, and $3.4 million to settle prior year audit findings with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Corrections $420,038 for five community coordinators, five counselors, one supervisor, and a housing coordinator to support the Governor's Office of Transition, Support, and Reentry.
$3,013,657 to create two charter high schools within the state prison system, additional diesel mechanics and welding vocational programming, and to begin implementation of GED Fast Track and Learning Centers in all correctional facilities.
RESPONSIBLE & EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT
Revenue $15,000,000 for Forestland Protection Grants, including $8,276,945 for school systems.

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Budget Highlights
Governor's Recommendation for AFY 2015

GROWING GEORGIA
Department of Community Affairs $20,000,000 for Regional Economic Business Assistance (REBA) grants and $20,000,000 for OneGeorgia Authority grants and loans to assist local communities with strategic economic development projects.

$35,000,000 for the OneGeorgia Authority to provide grants to local school systems for broadband internet connectivity through the Connections for Classrooms program and to provide funds for live online instruction and other digital platforms for students and teachers.

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Financial Summaries

Financial Summaries

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Georgia Estimated State Revenues Amended FY 2015

Georgia Estimated State Revenues Amended FY 2015

Georgia Estimated State Revenues Amended FY 2015

State Funds Sources and Appropriations

STATE FUNDS ESTIMATE
Reserves Mid-Year Adjustment Reserve Total Reserves
Revenues General Fund Revenue Estimate Lottery for Education Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Total Revenues
Other Funds Available for Expenditure Payments from Georgia Ports Authority Payments from Georgia Building Authority Payments from State Board of Workers' Compensation Payments from DOAS (State Purchasing) Total Other Funds Available for Expenditure
Total State Funds Available

FY 2015 Current Budget

Proposed Changes

FY 2015 Revised Amount

$191,678,066

$191,678,066

$0

$191,678,066

$191,678,066

$19,726,831,492 947,948,052 142,461,830 1,784,064
$20,819,025,438

$86,935,208 (95,058)
$86,840,150

$19,813,766,700 947,948,052 142,366,772 1,784,064
$20,905,865,588

$11,138,188 845,934
4,728,320 1,006,740 $17,719,182
$20,836,744,620

($1,100,000) (250,000)
(1,006,740) ($2,356,740)

$10,038,188 595,934
4,728,320 0
$15,362,442

$276,161,476 $21,112,906,096

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Georgia Revenues: FY 2012 - FY 2014 and Estimated FY 2015

Georgia Revenues: FY 2012 - FY 2014 and Estimated 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 National Mortgage Settlement Funds 7. Supplemental Fund Sources Mid-year Adjustment Reserve
TOTAL REVENUES AVAILABLE

FY 2012 Reported

FY 2013 Reported

FY 2014 Reported

FY 2015 Estimated

$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
309,192,735 308,342,308
$16,144,582,369 $244,372,037
4,909,203 2,004,448
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 25,276,638 $1,125,393,105 $17,269,975,474 $903,224,565 141,139,300
2,333,708
119,758 4,243
$18,316,797,047

$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
329,236,920 457,490,366
$17,064,590,772 $288,781,506
5,479,996 (1,835,562)
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 22,542,417
$1,231,267,817 $18,295,858,589
$929,142,038 212,792,063 2,396,580
2,948 133,735
99,365,105
$19,539,691,059

$8,965,572,421 943,806,441
5,125,501,785 1,006,493,364
216,640,134 181,874,583
38,856,854
372,121,805 337,455,825 741,933,576 $17,930,256,787 $325,419,014
5,169,791 (22,114,26)
20,941,029 3,017,554
13,782,279 3,744,711
26,334,786 44,181,240 11,042,775
772,127 81,693,371 21,717,715 131,666,645 $358,894,232 $57,586,118 20,394,462 169,521,312
237,978,451 40,099,349 24,698,552
$1,237,549,854 $19,167,806,641
$946,977,108 139,892,084 1,988,502
2,446 98,713
$20,256,765,495

$9,364,418,000 954,636,000
5,340,192,000 992,162,800 212,635,000 186,149,200
19,000,000
381,564,200 342,830,400 779,918,901 $18,573,506,501 $328,223,094
5,169,791 (2,211,426)
19,800,000 2,300,000
14,200,000 3,200,000
25,550,000 42,500,000 13,832,550
900,000 71,813,000 23,130,000 129,383,374 $346,608,924 $48,000,000 20,000,000 167,969,114
261,400,702 40,300,000 24,800,000
$1,240,260,199 $19,813,766,700
$947,948,052 142,366,772 1,784,064
10,038,188 595,934
4,728,320
191,678,066 $21,112,906,096

Note: Fiscal Year 2014 reported collections reflect actual cash receipts collected by the Office of the State Treasurer and reported by the State Accounting Office for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014. However, motor fuel collections as reported by the Department of Revenue are the basis for determining the mid-year appropriation of funds for road and bridge purposes. For Fiscal Year 2014, this amount is $1,010,139,765 (see Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI of the Constitution of Georgia and OCGA 50-17-23 (b)(3)).

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Amended FY 2015 Georgia Estimated Revenues

Georgia Estimated Revenues
Amended FY 2015

Georgia Estimated Revenues

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Summary of Appropriations

Summary of Appropriations
Governor's Recommendation for Amended FY 2015

Departments/Agencies

FY 2015 Current Budget

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

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

$10,585,835 18,705,323 10,043,865 33,450,200

$10,585,835 18,705,323 10,043,865 33,450,200

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

15,035,519 13,461,113
7,029,264 67,200,857 64,909,147 10,248,025

$81,090 205,482 196,548 214,239 122,080
73,324

15,116,609 13,666,595
7,225,812 67,415,096 65,031,227 10,321,349

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

5,093,761 4,878,113 42,515,594 11,669,059 968,833,425 64,428,953 3,068,589,491 1,148,527,802 9,496,994 63,039,864 369,793,520 35,515,271 7,944,481,675 30,369,769 32,958,632 52,347,978 523,873,307 19,839,192 99,943,154 306,918,411 12,692,804 21,242,362 101,016,923 54,171,545 42,672,664 232,260,878 130,656,876 8,056,996 1,939,087,764

1,363,889 199,338
(772,474) 76,554,683 39,408,106
4,303,083
60,000
51,979 136,449,209
(2,431,500) 16,620,716
(622,219)
(3,000,000)
774,530 151,247 4,284,562 651,897 6,014,260
5,401,453

6,457,650 5,077,451 42,515,594 11,669,059 968,060,951 140,983,636 3,107,997,597 1,152,830,885 9,496,994 63,099,864 369,793,520 35,567,250 8,080,930,884 30,369,769 32,958,632 49,916,478 540,494,023 19,216,973 99,943,154 303,918,411 12,692,804 21,242,362 101,791,453 54,322,792 46,957,226 232,912,775 136,671,136 8,056,996 1,944,489,217

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Summary of Appropriations

Summary of Appropriations
Governor's Recommendation for Amended FY 2015

Departments/Agencies 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 2015 Current Budget
177,733,395 21,877,971 2,620,072
682,506,450 412,000
331,854,904 864,106,198
20,501,201 22,529,716 1,116,960,788

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

13,369,443

191,102,838

173,119

22,051,090

2,620,072

6,612,073

689,118,523

412,000

331,854,904

4,353,120

868,459,318

(885,833)

19,615,368

22,529,716

(33,815,968)

1,083,144,820

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

$20,836,744,620

$276,161,476 $21,112,906,096

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

($95,058)
(2,816,532) 212,713
(8,424,943)

$947,948,052 142,366,772 1,784,064 261,400,702 167,969,114 997,332,591

TOTAL STATE GENERAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

$18,306,819,505

$287,285,296 $18,594,104,801

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Summary of Appropriations: By Policy Area

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

Departments/State Agencies Other State Funds and Attached Agencies

FY 2015 Current Budget

Changes

Amended 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

$55,493,488 314,300,032 7,944,481,675 1,922,067,822
2,329,780 14,690,162 48,070,747 633,648,020
787,683 412,000 331,854,904 $11,268,136,313

$136,449,209 5,401,453 6,612,073
$148,462,735

$55,493,488 314,300,032 8,080,930,884 1,927,469,275
2,329,780 14,690,162 54,682,820 633,648,020
787,683 412,000 331,854,904 $11,416,599,048

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 Hospital Provider Payment Nursing Home Provider Fees 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

$957,672,880 10,255,138 244,153 661,254
2,471,085,513 109,968,257 264,217,234 167,756,401 1,911,022 2,189,014 51,462,050 487,369,114 6,191,806 227,322 8,505,148 21,579,917 200,398,486 13,717,860 1,784,064 16,360,468 20,501,201
$4,814,058,302

($779,594)
7,120 42,113,931 (2,816,532)
212,713 (19,110)
13,110 (96,006) 15,249,459
1,371,257 651,897
(885,833) $55,022,412

$956,893,286 10,255,138 244,153 668,374
2,513,199,444 109,968,257 261,400,702 167,969,114 1,891,912 2,202,124 51,366,044 502,618,573 6,191,806 227,322 8,505,148 22,951,174 201,050,383 13,717,860 1,784,064 16,360,468 19,615,368
$4,869,080,714

Safe Georgia Corrections, Department of Defense, Department of Investigation, Georgia Bureau of Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Juvenile Justice, Department of

$1,148,527,802 9,496,994
77,321,483 22,621,671 306,918,411

$4,303,083 (3,000,000)

$1,152,830,885 9,496,994
77,321,483 22,621,671 303,918,411

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Summary of Appropriations: By Policy Area

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

Departments/State Agencies Other State Funds and Attached Agencies Pardons and Paroles, State Board of 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 2015 Current Budget
54,171,545 113,746,390
679,657 3,483,719 1,860,222 10,886,888 $1,749,714,782

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

151,247

54,322,792

3,183,005

116,929,395

679,657

2,751,255

6,234,974

80,000

1,940,222

10,886,888

$7,468,590

$1,757,183,372

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 Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission Georgia State Board of Accountancy 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 Child Advocate, Office of the Children and Families, Governor's Office for Governor's Office of Consumer Protection Emergency Management Agency, Georgia Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity Office of the State Inspector General Georgia Professional Standards Commission Student Achievement, Governor's Office of Insurance, Office of the Commissioner of Labor, Department of Law, Department of Public Defender Standards Council, Georgia Public Service Commission

$10,585,835 18,705,323 10,043,865 33,450,200 15,035,519 13,461,113 7,029,264 67,200,857 64,909,147 10,248,025 3,743,499 1,350,262
1,000,000 2,999,747
39,506 838,860 11,669,059 63,039,864 30,369,769 6,072,026 11,062,041 8,353,713 888,266 1,429,645 4,675,275 2,140,510 670,414 652,762 6,274,340 10,128,986 19,839,192 12,692,804 21,242,362 42,672,664 8,056,996

$81,090 205,482 196,548 214,239 122,080
73,324 722,563 641,326 199,338
60,000
(4,000,000) 1,000,000
(46,753) 77,989
537,264 (622,219)
4,284,562

$10,585,835 18,705,323 10,043,865 33,450,200 15,116,609 13,666,595 7,225,812 67,415,096 65,031,227 10,321,349 4,466,062 1,350,262 641,326 1,000,000 3,199,085 39,506 838,860 11,669,059 63,099,864 30,369,769 6,072,026 7,062,041 9,353,713 888,266 1,429,645 4,628,522 2,218,499 670,414 652,762 6,274,340 10,666,250 19,216,973 12,692,804 21,242,362 46,957,226 8,056,996

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

Departments/State Agencies Other State Funds and Attached Agencies Revenue, Department of Tobacco Settlement Funds Secretary of State Georgia Commission on the Holocaust Real Estate Commission Workers' Compensation, State Board of Total

FY 2015 Current Budget
177,299,612 433,783
18,670,681 258,600
2,948,690 22,529,716 $744,712,792

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

13,369,443

190,669,055

433,783

173,119

18,843,800

258,600

2,948,690

22,529,716

$17,289,395

$762,002,187

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

$41,549,317 966,277
32,827,619 20,000,000
348,495 11,252,839 33,620,285
1,894,986 32,958,632 101,016,923
2,620,072 $279,055,445

$20,000,000 55,000,000
1,554,683 147,037 (95,058)
774,530
$77,381,192

$41,549,317 966,277
52,827,619 75,000,000
348,495 12,807,522 33,767,322
1,799,928 32,958,632 101,791,453
2,620,072 $356,436,637

Mobile Georgia Transportation, Department of Motor Fuel Funds Total

$15,028,477 849,077,721 $864,106,198

($29,111) 4,382,231 $4,353,120

$14,999,366 853,459,952 $868,459,318

Debt Management General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Motor Fuel Funds Total

$960,280,975 156,679,813
$1,116,960,788

($21,008,794) (12,807,174)
($33,815,968)

$939,272,181 143,872,639
$1,083,144,820

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

$20,836,744,620

$276,161,476 $21,112,906,096

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

($95,058)
(2,816,532) 212,713
(8,424,943)

$947,948,052 142,366,772 1,784,064 261,400,702 167,969,114 997,332,591

TOTAL STATE GENERAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

$18,306,819,505

$287,285,296 $18,594,104,801

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Amended FY 2015 Appropriations by Policy Area

Appropriations by Policy Area
Amended FY 2015

Appropriations by Policy Area

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Lottery Funds
Governor's Recommendation for Amended FY 2015

Lottery Funds
Use of Lottery Funds

FY 2015 Current Budget

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

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

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

$314,300,032

$0

$314,300,032

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

$446,598,286 47,916,330
109,059,989 1,930,296
19,000,000 1,000,000 8,143,119
$633,648,020

$446,598,286

47,916,330

109,059,989

1,930,296

19,000,000

1,000,000

8,143,119

$0

$633,648,020

TOTAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

$947,948,052

$0

$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, 2014, the Shortfall Reserve balance was $463,739,000.

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Tobacco Settlement Funds

Tobacco Settlement Funds

Tobacco Settlement Funds
Governor's Recommendation for Amended FY 2015

Use of Tobacco Settlement Funds

Current FY 2015 Budget

Changes

Amended 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
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

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

$109,968,257 2,383,220 3,808,586
10,255,138 $126,415,201
$2,368,932 2,915,302 6,613,249 115,637 500,000 1,204,740 1,692,069 202,917 433,783
$16,046,629 $142,461,830
$142,461,830
$10,255,138 109,968,257
1,894,986 6,191,806 13,717,860
433,783 $142,461,830

$109,968,257

2,383,220

3,808,586

10,255,138

$0

$126,415,201

($95,058)
($95,058) ($95,058) ($95,058)

$2,368,932 2,915,302 6,613,249 115,637 500,000 1,204,740 1,597,011 202,917 433,783
$15,951,571 $142,366,772
$142,366,772

($95,058) ($95,058)

$10,255,138 109,968,257
1,799,928 6,191,806 13,717,860
433,783
$142,366,772

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Motor Fuel Funds
Governor's Recommendations for Amended FY 2015

Motor Fuel Funds
Motor Fuel Revenues Motor Fuel Taxes (Excise and Sales) Interest on Motor Fuel Deposits Guaranteed Revenue Debt Interest Total Motor Fuel Funds Available

FY 2014 Collections

Amended FY 2015 Revenue Estimate

$1,004,871,260 5,169,791 98,714
$1,010,139,765

$992,162,800 5,169,791
$997,332,591

Difference
($12,708,460) 0
(98,714) ($12,807,174)

Use of Motor Fuel Funds
Department of Transportation Capital Construction Projects Capital Maintenance Projects Construction Administration Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting Departmental Administration Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants Local Road Assistance Administration Planning Routine Maintenance Traffic Management and Control Subtotal:
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority
Total - Department of Transportation
General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund* Issued New Subtotal:
Total - Motor Fuel Funds

FY 2015 Current Budget

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$213,393,476 60,560,150 81,565,819 2,815,060 55,480,776
122,470,000 4,346,461 2,263,226
194,580,109 19,756,231
$757,231,308

$4,382,231 $4,382,231

$213,393,476 60,560,150 81,565,819 2,815,060 55,480,776
122,470,000 4,346,461 2,263,226
198,962,340 19,756,231
$761,613,539

$91,846,413 $849,077,721

$4,382,231

$91,846,413 $853,459,952

$154,754,213 1,925,600
$156,679,813
$1,005,757,534

($12,807,174) ($12,807,174) ($8,424,943)

$141,947,039 1,925,600
$143,872,639
$997,332,591

Use of State General Funds
General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund* Issued New
Total - State General Funds
TOTAL ROAD AND BRIDGE FUNDS
*Debt Service for road and bridge bonds only

FY 2015 Current Budget

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$12,807,174

$12,807,174

0

0

$0

$12,807,174

$12,807,174

$1,005,757,534

$4,382,231 $1,010,139,765

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Department Summaries

Department Summaries

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Legislative

Georgia Senate

Georgia Senate
Department Financial Summary

Georgia Senate
Program/Fund Sources Lieutenant Governor's Office Secretary of the Senate's Office Senate Senate Budget and Evaluation Office SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$1,256,003 1,147,666 7,115,031 1,067,135
$10,585,835 10,585,835
$10,585,835

Changes $0 0 0 0 $0 0 $0

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$1,256,003 1,147,666 7,115,031 1,067,135
$10,585,835 10,585,835
$10,585,835

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

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

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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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 2015 Current Budget
$10,585,835 $10,585,835 $10,585,835
FY 2015 Current Budget
$1,256,003 $1,256,003
$1,147,666 $1,147,666
$7,115,031 $7,115,031
$1,067,135 $1,067,135

Changes $0 $0 $0

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$10,585,835
$10,585,835 $10,585,835

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$1,256,003

$0

$1,256,003

$0

$1,147,666

$0

$1,147,666

$0

$7,115,031

$0

$7,115,031

$0

$1,067,135

$0

$1,067,135

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Georgia House of Representatives

Georgia House of Representatives
Department Financial Summary

Georgia House of Representatives
Program/Fund Sources House of Representatives SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$18,705,323
$18,705,323
18,705,323
$18,705,323

Changes $0 $0 0 $0

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$18,705,323
$18,705,323
18,705,323
$18,705,323

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

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

House of Representatives Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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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 2015 Current Budget
$18,705,323 $18,705,323 $18,705,323
FY 2015 Current Budget
$18,705,323 $18,705,323

Changes $0 $0 $0

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$18,705,323
$18,705,323 $18,705,323

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$18,705,323

$0

$18,705,323

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General Assembly

General Assembly
Department Financial Summary

General Assembly
Program/Fund Sources Ancillary Activities Legislative Fiscal Office Office of Legislative Counsel SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$5,734,042 1,273,514 3,036,309
$10,043,865 10,043,865
$10,043,865

Changes $0 0 0 $0 0 $0

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$5,734,042 1,273,514 3,036,309
$10,043,865 10,043,865
$10,043,865

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

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

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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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 2015 Current Budget
$10,043,865 $10,043,865 $10,043,865
FY 2015 Current Budget
$5,734,042 $5,734,042
$1,273,514 $1,273,514
$3,036,309 $3,036,309

Changes $0 $0 $0

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$10,043,865
$10,043,865 $10,043,865

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$5,734,042

$0

$5,734,042

$0

$1,273,514

$0

$1,273,514

$0

$3,036,309

$0

$3,036,309

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Department of Audits and Accounts

Department of Audits and Accounts
Department Financial Summary

Department of Audits and Accounts
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

FY 2015 Current Budget
$29,881,479 1,742,089 20,000 251,872 2,194,760
$34,090,200 $34,090,200
640,000 $640,000 33,450,200 $33,450,200

Changes ($731,579) 578,910 0 0 152,669
$0 $0
0 $0
0 $0

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$29,149,900 2,320,999 20,000 251,872 2,347,429
$34,090,200 $34,090,200
640,000 $640,000 33,450,200 $33,450,200

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

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

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:

1. Transfer funds to the Departmental Administration ($578,910) and Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest ($152,669) programs to meet projected personal services expenditures.
Total Change

($731,579) ($731,579)

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs.
Recommended Change:
1. Transfer funds from the Audit and Assurance Services program to meet projected personal services expenditures. Total Change

$578,910 $578,910

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Department of Audits and Accounts
Department Financial Summary

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. No change. Total Change

Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish an equalized adjusted property tax digest for each county and for the State as a whole for use in allocating state funds for public school systems 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. Transfer funds from the Audit and Assurance Services program to meet projected personal services expenditures.
Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
$152,669 $152,669

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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 2015 Current Budget
$33,450,200 $33,450,200
640,000 $640,000 $34,090,200
FY 2015 Current Budget
$29,241,479 640,000
$29,881,479
$1,742,089 $1,742,089
$20,000 $20,000
$251,872 $251,872
$2,194,760 $2,194,760
Judicial

Changes $0 $0 0 $0 $0

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$33,450,200 $33,450,200
640,000 $640,000 $34,090,200

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

($731,579) 0
($731,579)

$28,509,900 640,000
$29,149,900

$578,910 $578,910

$2,320,999 $2,320,999

$0

$20,000

$0

$20,000

$0

$251,872

$0

$251,872

$152,669 $152,669

$2,347,429 $2,347,429

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Court of Appeals
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2015 Current Budget
$15,185,519 $15,185,519 $15,185,519
150,000 $150,000 15,035,519 $15,035,519

Changes $81,090 $81,090 $81,090
0 $0 81,090 $81,090

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$15,266,609 $15,266,609 $15,266,609
150,000 $150,000 15,116,609 $15,116,609

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

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

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 fill one vacant full-time central staff attorney position.
2. Increase funds to fill one vacant full-time fiscal office position.
3. Provide funds for increased costs of software maintenance for the docket system.
4. Increase funds for trial court records maintenance.
5. Increase funds for six hours of continued legal education training for staff attorneys.
Total Change

$37,297 17,043 6,750 10,000 10,000
$81,090

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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 2015 Current Budget
$15,035,519 $15,035,519
150,000 $150,000 $15,185,519
FY 2015 Current Budget
$15,035,519 150,000
$15,185,519

Changes $81,090 $81,090 0 $0 $81,090

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$15,116,609 $15,116,609
150,000 $150,000 $15,266,609

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$81,090 0
$81,090

$15,116,609 150,000
$15,266,609

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Judicial Council
Department Financial Summary

Judicial Council
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 2015 Current Budget
$438,057 172,890
1,174,992 14,045,401
527,706 800,000 $17,159,046 $17,159,046
2,552,935 1,144,998 $3,697,933 13,461,113 $13,461,113

Changes $0 0 0
205,482 0 0
$205,482 $205,482
0 0 $0 205,482 $205,482

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$438,057 172,890
1,174,992 14,250,883
527,706 800,000 $17,364,528 $17,364,528
2,552,935 1,144,998 $3,697,933 13,666,595 $13,666,595

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

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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

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Judicial Council

Judicial Council
Department Financial Summary

Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. No change. Total Change

Judicial Council

Purpose:

The purpose of 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 for the Council of State Court Judges.
2. Increase funds for three compliance monitor positions and operating expenses to effectively and efficiently register and regulate misdemeanor probation providers.
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

$0 $0
$117,265 88,217
$205,482
$0 $0
$0 $0

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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 2015 Current Budget
$13,461,113 $13,461,113
2,552,935 $2,552,935
1,144,998 $1,144,998 $17,159,046
FY 2015 Current Budget
$438,057 $438,057
$172,890 $172,890
$471,789 703,203
$1,174,992
$11,223,561 2,552,935 268,905
$14,045,401
$527,706 $527,706
$800,000 $800,000

Changes $205,482 $205,482 0 $0 0 $0 $205,482

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$13,666,595 $13,666,595
2,552,935 $2,552,935
1,144,998 $1,144,998 $17,364,528

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$438,057

$0

$438,057

$0

$172,890

$0

$172,890

$0

$471,789

0

703,203

$0

$1,174,992

$205,482 0 0
$205,482

$11,429,043 2,552,935 268,905
$14,250,883

$0

$527,706

$0

$527,706

$0

$800,000

$0

$800,000

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Juvenile Courts

Juvenile Courts
Department Financial Summary

Juvenile Courts
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 2015 Current Budget
$1,941,262 5,535,458
$7,476,720 $7,476,720
447,456 $447,456 7,029,264 $7,029,264

Changes $27,639 168,909
$196,548 $196,548
0 $0 196,548 $196,548

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$1,968,901 5,704,367
$7,673,268 $7,673,268
447,456 $447,456 7,225,812 $7,225,812

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

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

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

$27,639 $27,639

Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court
judges' salaries. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges pursuant to O.C.G.A. 15-11-52 effective January 1, 2015.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System.
Total Change

$10,625
158,284 $168,909

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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 2015 Current Budget
$7,029,264 $7,029,264
447,456 $447,456 $7,476,720
FY 2015 Current Budget
$1,493,806 447,456
$1,941,262
$5,535,458 $5,535,458

Changes $196,548 $196,548 0 $0 $196,548

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$7,225,812 $7,225,812
447,456 $447,456 $7,673,268

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$27,639 0
$27,639

$1,521,445 447,456
$1,968,901

$168,909 $168,909

$5,704,367 $5,704,367

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Prosecuting Attorneys

Prosecuting Attorneys
Department Financial Summary

Prosecuting Attorneys
Program/Fund Sources Council of Superior Court Clerks District Attorneys Prosecuting Attorneys' Council SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$185,580 62,474,790
6,342,614 $69,002,984 $69,002,984
1,802,127 $1,802,127 67,200,857 $67,200,857

Changes $0
208,051 6,188
$214,239 $214,239
0 $0 214,239 $214,239

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$185,580 62,682,841
6,348,802 $69,217,223 $69,217,223
1,802,127 $1,802,127 67,415,096 $67,415,096

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

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

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 district attorney court travel and training.
Total Change

$208,051 $208,051

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

$6,188 $6,188

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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
Council of Superior Court Clerks State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
District Attorneys State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Prosecuting Attorneys' Council State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

Prosecuting Attorneys
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2015 Current Budget
$67,200,857 $67,200,857
1,802,127 $1,802,127 $69,002,984
FY 2015 Current Budget
$185,580 $185,580
$60,672,663 1,802,127
$62,474,790
$6,342,614 $6,342,614

Changes $214,239 $214,239 0 $0 $214,239

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$67,415,096 $67,415,096
1,802,127 $1,802,127 $69,217,223

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$185,580

$0

$185,580

$208,051 0
$208,051

$60,880,714 1,802,127
$62,682,841

$6,188 $6,188

$6,348,802 $6,348,802

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Superior Courts

Superior Courts
Department Financial Summary

Superior Courts
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 2015 Current Budget
$1,388,844 2,587,166
61,070,137 $65,046,147 $65,046,147
137,000 $137,000 64,909,147 $64,909,147

Changes $0
68,051 54,029 $122,080 $122,080
0 $0 122,080 $122,080

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$1,388,844 2,655,217
61,124,166 $65,168,227 $65,168,227
137,000 $137,000 65,031,227 $65,031,227

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

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

Council of Superior Court Judges
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the operations of the Council of Superior Court Judges and is to further the improvement of the Superior Court in the administration of justice through leadership, training, policy development, and budgetary and fiscal administration.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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 restore three furlough days remaining in the base budget.
2. Increase funds to restore a portion of operating expenses that have been reduced in prior years as a result of budget reductions. Total Change

$18,051 50,000
$68,051

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 restore 1.5 furlough days remaining in the base budget.

2. Reduce funds for the initial equipment set-up for the Chattahoochee and Oconee judgeships created in HB 451 (2013 Session).
Total Change

$84,279 (30,250)
$54,029

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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
Council of Superior Court Judges State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Judicial Administrative Districts State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Superior Court Judges State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

Superior Courts
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2015 Current Budget
$64,909,147 $64,909,147
137,000 $137,000 $65,046,147
FY 2015 Current Budget
$1,353,844 35,000
$1,388,844
$2,500,166 87,000
$2,587,166
$61,055,137 15,000
$61,070,137

Changes $122,080 $122,080 0 $0 $122,080

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$65,031,227 $65,031,227
137,000 $137,000 $65,168,227

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$1,353,844

0

35,000

$0

$1,388,844

$68,051 0
$68,051

$2,568,217 87,000
$2,655,217

$54,029 0
$54,029

$61,109,166 15,000
$61,124,166

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State of Georgia's Budget Report Amended FY 2015

Supreme Court

Supreme Court
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2015 Current Budget
$12,107,848 $12,107,848 $12,107,848
1,859,823 $1,859,823 10,248,025 $10,248,025

Changes $73,324 $73,324 $73,324
0 $0 73,324 $73,324

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$12,181,172 $12,181,172 $12,181,172
1,859,823 $1,859,823 10,321,349 $10,321,349

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

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

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 paid to the Department of Public Safety for a trooper to provide security.

2. Increase funds to annualize additional yearly costs for WestLaw research contract fees.

3. Increase funds to annualize additional yearly costs for TriVir e-filing and maintenance.

4. Increase funds to annualize additional yearly costs for a new network.

5. Increase funds to annualize additional yearly costs for the Reporters' Office - LexisNexis publication.

Total Change

$33,219 1,440 6,000
31,000 1,665
$73,324

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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 2015 Current Budget
$10,248,025 $10,248,025
1,859,823 $1,859,823 $12,107,848
FY 2015 Current Budget
$10,248,025 1,859,823
$12,107,848
Executive

Changes $73,324 $73,324 0 $0 $73,324

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$10,321,349 $10,321,349
1,859,823 $1,859,823 $12,181,172

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$73,324 0
$73,324

$10,321,349 1,859,823
$12,181,172

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State Accounting Office

State Accounting Office
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2015 Current Budget
$20,885,868 $20,885,868
1,350,262
0 $1,350,262 $22,236,130
17,142,369 $17,142,369
5,093,761 $5,093,761

Changes $722,563 $722,563
0 641,326 $641,326 $1,363,889
0 $0 1,363,889 $1,363,889

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$21,608,431 $21,608,431
1,350,262
641,326 $1,991,588 $23,600,019
17,142,369 $17,142,369
6,457,650 $6,457,650

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:

1. Provide one-time funds for the federal Statewide Cost Allocation Plan settlement payment.

Total Change

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. No change. Total Change

$722,563 $722,563
$0 $0

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State Accounting Office
Department Financial Summary

Georgia State Board of Accountancy

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public financial, fiscal, and economic interests by licensing certified public accountants and public accountancy firms; regulating public accountancy practices; and investigating complaints and taking appropriate legal and disciplinary actions, when warranted.

Recommended Change:

State General Funds 1. Provide funds for Board operations.

Total Change

Other Changes 2. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.

Total Change

$641,326 $641,326
Yes $0

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State Accounting Office

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 Georgia State Board of Accountancy State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$5,093,761 $5,093,761 17,142,369 $17,142,369 $22,236,130
FY 2015 Current Budget
$3,743,499 17,142,369 $20,885,868
$1,350,262 $1,350,262
$0 $0

Changes $1,363,889 $1,363,889 0 $0 $1,363,889

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$6,457,650 $6,457,650 17,142,369 $17,142,369 $23,600,019

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$722,563 0
$722,563

$4,466,062 17,142,369 $21,608,431

$0 $0
$641,326 $641,326

$1,350,262 $1,350,262
$641,326 $641,326

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Department of Administrative Services
Department Financial Summary

Department of Administrative Services
Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration Fleet Management Human Resources Administration 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 SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$5,765,733 1,029,374 8,680,402
162,757,398 10,912,634 1,465,177
$190,610,718
39,506 4,300,552 4,142,800
838,860 $9,321,718 $199,932,436
195,054,323 $195,054,323
4,878,113 $4,878,113

Changes $0 0 0 0 0 0 $0
0 199,338
0 0 $199,338 $199,338
0 $0 199,338 $199,338

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$5,765,733 1,029,374 8,680,402
162,757,398 10,912,634 1,465,177
$190,610,718
39,506 4,499,890 4,142,800
838,860 $9,521,056 $200,131,774
195,054,323 $195,054,323
5,077,451 $5,077,451

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

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Department of Administrative Services
Department Financial Summary

Human Resources Administration

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. No change. Total Change

Risk Management

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. No change. Total Change

State Purchasing

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. No change. Total Change

Surplus Property Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce cost through maximization of the useful life of state-
owned equipment and redistribution of property to state and local governments, qualifying nonprofits, and to the public through auction. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
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. Total Change

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$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
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Department of Administrative Services

Department of Administrative Services
Department Financial Summary

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. Provide one-time funds for moving 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. No change. Total Change

$199,338 $199,338
$0 $0
$0 $0

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Department of Administrative Services

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 2015 Current Budget
$4,878,113 $4,878,113 195,054,323 $195,054,323 $199,932,436
FY 2015 Current Budget
$5,765,733 $5,765,733
$1,029,374 $1,029,374
$8,680,402 $8,680,402
$1,000,000 161,757,398 $162,757,398
$10,912,634 $10,912,634
$1,465,177 $1,465,177
$39,506 $39,506
$2,999,747 1,300,805
$4,300,552
$4,142,800 $4,142,800
$838,860 $838,860

Changes $199,338 $199,338 0 $0 $199,338

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$5,077,451 $5,077,451 195,054,323 $195,054,323 $200,131,774

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$5,765,733

$0

$5,765,733

$0

$1,029,374

$0

$1,029,374

$0

$8,680,402

$0

$8,680,402

$0

$1,000,000

0

161,757,398

$0

$162,757,398

$0

$10,912,634

$0

$10,912,634

$0

$1,465,177

$0

$1,465,177

$0 $0
$199,338 0
$199,338
$0 $0
$0 $0

$39,506 $39,506
$3,199,085 1,300,805
$4,499,890
$4,142,800 $4,142,800
$838,860 $838,860

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Department of Agriculture
Department Financial Summary

Department of Agriculture
Program/Fund Sources Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Consumer Protection Departmental Administration Marketing and Promotion Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs 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 2015 Current Budget
$2,910,273 32,520,609
4,524,816 6,236,403 2,830,399 $49,022,500
966,277
$966,277 $49,988,777
6,837,012 636,171
$7,473,183 42,515,594 $42,515,594

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

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$2,910,273 32,520,609
4,524,816 6,236,403 2,830,399 $49,022,500
966,277
$966,277 $49,988,777
6,837,012 636,171
$7,473,183 42,515,594 $42,515,594

Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide payment to the Board of Regents for diagnostic laboratory testing, for veterinary consultation and assistance, for disease surveillance, and for outreach to veterinarians, animal industries, and pet owners within the State of Georgia.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Consumer Protection

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Department of Agriculture

Department of Agriculture
Department Financial Summary

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

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Marketing and Promotion

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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.

$0

Total Change

$0

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce the rates charged by the Georgia Agricultural
Exposition Authority for youth and livestock events.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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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
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority
State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$42,515,594 $42,515,594
6,837,012 $6,837,012
636,171 $636,171 $49,988,777
FY 2015 Current Budget
$2,910,273 $2,910,273
$25,458,597 6,837,012 225,000
$32,520,609
$4,524,816 $4,524,816
$5,825,232 411,171
$6,236,403
$2,830,399 $2,830,399
$966,277 $966,277

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

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$42,515,594 $42,515,594
6,837,012 $6,837,012
636,171 $636,171 $49,988,777

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$2,910,273

$0

$2,910,273

$0

$25,458,597

0

6,837,012

0

225,000

$0

$32,520,609

$0

$4,524,816

$0

$4,524,816

$0

$5,825,232

0

411,171

$0

$6,236,403

$0

$2,830,399

$0

$2,830,399

$0

$966,277

$0

$966,277

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Department of Banking and Finance

Department of Banking and Finance
Department Financial Summary

Department of Banking and Finance
Program/Fund Sources Consumer Protection and Assistance Departmental Administration Financial Institution Supervision Non-Depository Financial Institution
Supervision SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$227,776 2,047,883 7,409,357 1,984,043
$11,669,059 11,669,059
$11,669,059

Changes $0 0 0 0
$0 0
$0

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$227,776 2,047,883 7,409,357 1,984,043
$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. 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

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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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 2015 Current Budget
$11,669,059 $11,669,059 $11,669,059
FY 2015 Current Budget
$227,776 $227,776
$2,047,883 $2,047,883
$7,409,357 $7,409,357
$1,984,043 $1,984,043

Changes $0 $0 $0

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

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$227,776

$0

$227,776

$0

$2,047,883

$0

$2,047,883

$0

$7,409,357

$0

$7,409,357

$0

$1,984,043

$0

$1,984,043

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Department Financial Summary

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Program/Fund Sources Adult Addictive Diseases Services Adult Developmental Disabilities Services Adult Forensic Services Adult Mental Health Services Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases
Services Child and Adolescent Developmental
Disabilities Child and Adolescent Forensic Services Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Departmental Administration - 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 2015 Current Budget
$89,492,683 333,552,929
88,730,414 360,181,567
11,391,581
12,411,610
5,193,233 62,226,055 48,920,969
120,486,553 10,230,543
$1,142,818,137
2,921,777
661,254 $3,583,031 $1,146,401,168
145,660,990 31,906,753
$177,567,743 958,578,287 10,255,138
$968,833,425

Changes ($15,592) (475,552) 0 (288,450) 0
0
0 0 0
0 0 ($779,594)

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$89,477,091 333,077,377
88,730,414 359,893,117
11,391,581
12,411,610
5,193,233 62,226,055 48,920,969
120,486,553 10,230,543
$1,142,038,543

0
7,120 $7,120 ($772,474)
0 0 $0 (772,474) 0 ($772,474)

2,921,777
668,374 $3,590,151 $1,145,628,694
145,660,990 31,906,753
$177,567,743 957,805,813 10,255,138
$968,060,951

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

Adult Addictive Diseases Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for
adults who abuse alcohol and other drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive gambling. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds to reflect a one-time credit from the Employees' Retirement System.
Total Change

($15,592) ($15,592)

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Department Financial Summary

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:
1. Reduce funds to reflect a one-time credit from the Employees' Retirement System.
Total Change

($475,552) ($475,552)

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. Reduce funds to reflect a one-time credit from the Employees' Retirement System.
Total Change

($288,450) ($288,450)

Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services to children and adolescents for the safe
withdrawal from abused substances and promote a transition to productive living.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Child and Adolescent Forensic Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment and residential services to
children and adolescents clients referred by Georgia's criminal justice or corrections system.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Department Financial Summary

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and
residential services to children and adolescents with mental illness. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Departmental Administration - 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. No change. Total Change
Direct Care Support Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Substance Abuse Prevention Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the health and well-being of children, youth,
families and communities through preventing the use and/or abuse of alcohol, tobacco and drugs. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and support for people with
developmental disabilities and their families. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Sexual Offender 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 for new Board member training. Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$7,120 $7,120

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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
Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services State General Funds Medical Assistance Program Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$958,578,287 10,255,138
$968,833,425 14,163,709 25,697,365 47,482,075 40,481,142 12,096,720 5,739,979
$145,660,990 31,906,753
$31,906,753 $1,146,401,168
FY 2015 Current Budget
$44,653,249 200,000
29,607,511 2,500,000
12,096,720 435,203
$89,492,683
$267,357,038 10,255,138 12,336,582 30,644,171 12,960,000
$333,552,929
$88,703,914 26,500
$88,730,414
$346,102,519 6,726,178 2,070,420 3,062,355 2,220,095
$360,181,567
$3,277,358 236,074
7,878,149 $11,391,581

Changes ($772,474) 0 ($772,474) 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 0 $0 ($772,474)

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$957,805,813 10,255,138
$968,060,951 14,163,709 25,697,365 47,482,075 40,481,142 12,096,720 5,739,979
$145,660,990 31,906,753
$31,906,753 $1,145,628,694

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

($15,592) 0 0 0 0 0
($15,592)

$44,637,657 200,000
29,607,511 2,500,000
12,096,720 435,203
$89,477,091

($475,552) 0 0 0 0
($475,552)

$266,881,486 10,255,138 12,336,582 30,644,171 12,960,000
$333,077,377

$0

$88,703,914

0

26,500

$0

$88,730,414

($288,450) 0 0 0 0
($288,450)

$345,814,069 6,726,178 2,070,420 3,062,355 2,220,095
$359,893,117

$0

$3,277,358

0

236,074

0

7,878,149

$0

$11,391,581

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Program Budget Financial Summary

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 2015 Current Budget
$8,822,918 3,588,692
$12,411,610
$5,193,233 $5,193,233
$49,231,759 7,437,531 2,886,984 2,669,781
$62,226,055
$37,183,252 4,378,613 7,336,971 22,133
$48,920,969
$106,913,512 13,573,041
$120,486,553
$234,128 9,996,415 $10,230,543
$244,153 2,677,624 $2,921,777
$661,254 $661,254

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$8,822,918

0

3,588,692

$0

$12,411,610

$0

$5,193,233

$0

$5,193,233

$0

$49,231,759

0

7,437,531

0

2,886,984

0

2,669,781

$0

$62,226,055

$0

$37,183,252

0

4,378,613

0

7,336,971

0

22,133

$0

$48,920,969

$0

$106,913,512

0

13,573,041

$0

$120,486,553

$0

$234,128

0

9,996,415

$0

$10,230,543

$0 0
$0
$7,120 $7,120

$244,153 2,677,624 $2,921,777
$668,374 $668,374

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Department of Community Affairs
Department Financial Summary

Department of Community Affairs
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 Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$573,714 3,799,087 6,557,530 54,152,750
5,247,652 1,329,194 118,940,343
388,430 5,503,057
805,597 21,424,696 $218,722,050
348,495
11,252,839
20,178,902 $31,780,236 $250,502,286
172,892,464 13,180,869
$186,073,333 64,428,953
$64,428,953

Changes $0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 20,000,000 $20,000,000
0
1,554,683
55,000,000 $56,554,683 $76,554,683
0 0 $0 76,554,683 $76,554,683

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$573,714 3,799,087 6,557,530 54,152,750
5,247,652 1,329,194 118,940,343
388,430 5,503,057
805,597 41,424,696 $238,722,050
348,495
12,807,522
75,178,902 $88,334,919 $327,056,969
172,892,464 13,180,869
$186,073,333 140,983,636
$140,983,636

Building Construction

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain up-to-date minimum building construction standards for all new structures built in the state; to inspect factory built (modular) buildings to ensure Georgia's minimum construction codes are met; to review proposed enhancements to local government construction codes; and to provide professional training to building inspectors and builders on Georgia's construction codes.

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Department of Community Affairs
Department Financial Summary

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. No change. Total Change

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the
department. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

Federal Community and Economic Development Programs Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer federal grant and loan programs to promote
volunteerism and community and economic development among local governments, development authorities, and private entities. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

Homeownership Programs

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the supply of affordable housing through rehabilitation and construction financing, and to promote homeownership for low and 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. No change. Total Change

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$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
65

Department of Community Affairs

Department of Community Affairs
Department Financial Summary

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

Research and Surveys Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct surveys and collect financial and management data
from local governments and authorities in accordance with Georgia law. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

Special Housing Initiatives

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the State Housing Trust Fund; to provide grants for providers of shelter and services to the homeless; to administer loans and grants for affordable housing; to offer local communities collaboration and technical assistance in the development and implementation of an affordable housing plan; and to provide for other special housing initiatives.

Recommended Change:

1. No change. Total Change

State Community Development Programs Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the
development of their core commercial areas, and to champion new development opportunities for rural Georgia. Recommended Change:
1. No change. 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 for Regional Economic Business Assistance (REBA) grants.
Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$20,000,000 $20,000,000

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Department of Community Affairs
Department Financial Summary
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
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 Development of Regional Impact. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds for Xpress operations. Total Change
Payments to OneGeorgia Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for economic development projects. 2. Increase funds to provide additional competitive grants to local school systems for broadband internet
connectivity through the Connections for Classrooms program and provide funding for live online instruction and other digital platforms for students and teachers. Total Change

$0 $0
$1,554,683 $1,554,683
$20,000,000 35,000,000
$55,000,000

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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
Special Housing Initiatives State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized

FY 2015 Current Budget
$64,428,953 $64,428,953 172,892,464 $172,892,464
13,180,869 $13,180,869 $250,502,286
FY 2015 Current Budget
$240,794 75,116
257,804 $573,714
$3,672,181 126,906
$3,799,087
$1,116,849 3,216,000 2,224,681
$6,557,530
$1,574,507 52,272,828
305,415 $54,152,750
$474,298 4,773,354 $5,247,652
$1,032,544 108,000 188,650
$1,329,194
$114,948,262 3,992,081
$118,940,343
$388,430 $388,430
$2,962,892 1,702,960

Changes $76,554,683 $76,554,683 0 $0 0 $0 $76,554,683

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$140,983,636 $140,983,636
172,892,464 $172,892,464
13,180,869 $13,180,869 $327,056,969

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$240,794

0

75,116

0

257,804

$0

$573,714

$0

$3,672,181

0

126,906

$0

$3,799,087

$0

$1,116,849

0

3,216,000

0

2,224,681

$0

$6,557,530

$0

$1,574,507

0

52,272,828

0

305,415

$0

$54,152,750

$0

$474,298

0

4,773,354

$0

$5,247,652

$0

$1,032,544

0

108,000

0

188,650

$0

$1,329,194

$0

$114,948,262

0

3,992,081

$0

$118,940,343

$0

$388,430

$0

$388,430

$0

$2,962,892

0

1,702,960

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Department of Community Affairs

Department of Community Affairs
Program Budget Financial Summary

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 2015 Current Budget
837,205 $5,503,057
$750,313 55,284
$805,597
$21,089,109 95,000
240,587 $21,424,696
$348,495 $348,495
$11,252,839 $11,252,839
$20,000,000 178,902
$20,178,902

Changes 0
$0

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
837,205
$5,503,057

$0

$750,313

0

55,284

$0

$805,597

$20,000,000 0 0
$20,000,000

$41,089,109 95,000
240,587 $41,424,696

$0 $0
$1,554,683 $1,554,683
$55,000,000 0
$55,000,000

$348,495 $348,495
$12,807,522 $12,807,522
$75,000,000 178,902
$75,178,902

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Department of Community Health
Department Financial Summary

Department of Community Health
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
Other Funds
SUBTOTAL
Hospital Provider Payment
Nursing Home Provider Fees
State General Funds
Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$389,108,012
802,970 744,573 24,324,541 16,802,640 398,662,493 5,179,925,269 3,638,756,114 400,431,950 3,151,661,641 $13,201,220,203
695,782
8,905,464
22,769,911
15,933,643
1,070,000
2,087,250
2,289,014 1,911,022 $55,662,086 $13,256,882,289
6,513,205,963 3,675,086,835 $10,188,292,798
264,217,234 167,756,401 2,526,647,599 109,968,257 $3,068,589,491

Changes ($82,725)
(4,999) (4,999)
0 3,101,122 49,211,427 (166,412,877) 221,177,317 (38,240,940) (81,742,545) ($12,999,219)
(96,006)
0
0
0
0
0
213,110 (19,110) $97,994 ($12,901,225)
26,427,812 (78,737,143) ($52,309,331)
(2,816,532) 212,713
42,011,925 0
$39,408,106

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$389,025,287
797,971 739,574 24,324,541 19,903,762 447,873,920 5,013,512,392 3,859,933,431 362,191,010 3,069,919,096 $13,188,220,984
599,776
8,905,464
22,769,911
15,933,643
1,070,000
2,087,250
2,502,124 1,891,912 $55,760,080 $13,243,981,064
6,539,633,775 3,596,349,692 $10,135,983,467
261,400,702 167,969,114 2,568,659,524 109,968,257 $3,107,997,597

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Department of Community Health

Department of Community Health
Department Financial Summary
Amended FY 2015 Program Summary
Departmental Administration and Program Support Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for operations. Total Change

Georgia Board of Dentistry Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified applicants as
dentists and dental hygienists, regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary action when warranted. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for operations.
Total Change

Georgia State Board of Pharmacy Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified pharmacists and
pharmacies, regulating the practice of pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for 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:

1. No change. Total Change

Healthcare Facility Regulation Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities. Recommended Change:
1. Replace federal funds lost as a result of updates to the cost allocation plan. 2. Increase funds for eight additional nurse surveyors effective April 1, 2015. (Total Funds: $205,461)
Total Change

($82,725) ($82,725)
($4,999) ($4,999)
($4,999) ($4,999)
$0 $0
$2,895,661 102,731
$2,998,392

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Department of Community Health
Department Financial Summary

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:
State General Funds 1. Increase funds to provide matching funds for all private deemed and non-deemed hospitals eligible for
the Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program. (Total Funds: $42,750,441) Total Change
Other Changes 2. Use prior year reserve funds to provide matching funds for all private deemed and non-deemed
hospitals eligible for the DSH program. (Total Funds: $5,460,986) 3. Increase funds in the Ambulance Licensing Fee activity to reflect actual funds available. (Total Funds:
$1,000,000) Total Change

$14,133,296 $14,133,296
Yes Yes $0

Medicaid: Aged, Blind and Disabled

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health care access primarily to elderly and disabled individuals. There is also hereby appropriated to the Department of Community Health a specific sum of money equal to all the provider fees paid to the Indigent Care Trust Fund created pursuant to Article 6A of chapter 8 of Title 31. The sum of money is appropriated for payments for nursing homes pursuant to Article 6A.

Recommended Change:

State General Funds 1. Reduce funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need. (Total Funds: ($252,977,490))

2. Increase funds for new Hepatitis C drugs. (Total Funds: $59,304,000)

3. Provide one-time funds for a federal audit settlement.

4. Restore funds for unachievable savings from the implementation of the Public Assistance Reporting Information System (PARIS). (Total Funds: $1,501,051)
5. Restore funds for unachievable savings from hospital cost settlements. (Total Funds: $7,754,428)

6. Restore funds for unachievable savings from the implementation of case management. (Total Funds: $12,460,754)
Total Change

Nursing Home Provider Fees 7. Increase funds to reflect projected FY 2015 Nursing Home Provider Fee revenue. (Total Funds:
$638,586)
Total Change

Other Changes 8. Utilize enhanced federal participation rate to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for personal
support services by 5% in the Independent Care Waiver Program (ICWP). (Total Funds: $2,927,361)
Total Change

($80,372,235) 19,708,761 1,978,433 500,000 2,583,000 4,150,677
($51,451,364)
$212,713 $212,713
Yes $0

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: $171,811,525)

$65,256,675

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Department of Community Health
Department Financial Summary
2. Provide one-time funds for a federal audit settlement. 3. Increase funds to account for increased enrollment caused by the Patient Protection and Affordable
Care Act (PPACA) requirement that hospitals be allowed to determine presumptive eligibility for lowincome Medicaid eligibility groups. (Total Funds: $7,068,598) 4. Increase funds to account for the continued implementation of 12-month eligibility reviews as required by PPACA. (Total Funds: $42,409,494) 5. Replace tobacco settlement funds transferred to the Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education (CORE) in HB 744 (2014 Session) with state funds. (Total Funds: $675,472) 6. Restore funds for unachievable savings from the implementation of the PARIS system. (Total Funds: $981,777) 7. Restore funds for unachievable savings from hospital cost settlements. (Total Funds: $5,295,707) Total Change Hospital Provider Payment 8. Reduce funds to reflect projected FY 2015 Hospital Provider Payment revenue. (Total Funds: ($8,455,515)) Total Change
PeachCare Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income
Georgia children. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for growth in PeachCare based on projected need. (Total Funds: ($39,051,274)) 2. Restore funds for unachievable savings from the implementation of the PARIS system. (Total Funds:
$154,245) 3. Restore funds for unachievable savings from hospital cost settlements. (Total Funds: $656,089)
Total Change
State Health Benefit Plan Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees
that is competitive with other commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and utilization rates. Recommended Change: Other Changes 1. Increase funds to reflect the cost of the bariatric surgery pilot program effective January 1, 2015. (Total Funds: $2,700,000) 2. Increase funds to account for the projected increased enrollment due to the individual mandate and auto-enrollment of new employees as required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). (Total Funds: $3,675,000) 3. Increase funds to account for limits imposed on cost sharing by the PPACA. (Total Funds: $5,946,000) 4. Reduce funds due to a scheduled reduction in the Transitional Reinsurance Fee imposed by the PPACA. (Total Funds: ($1,029,000))

1,390,259 2,354,550 14,126,603
225,000 327,030 1,764,000 $85,444,117 ($2,816,532) ($2,816,532)
($9,106,757) 35,970
153,000 ($8,917,787)
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Department Financial Summary
5. Increase funds for members requiring treatment with new Hepatitis C drugs. (Total Funds: $12,000,000) 6. Reduce funds to reflect updated projections for membership, medical services utilization, and medical
trend changes. (Total Funds: ($292,157,041)) 7. Increase funds for reserves to fund future claims and Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) liabilities.
(Total Funds: $187,122,496) 8. Submit a study to the Governor and General Assembly by June 30, 2015 that examines why SHBP's
costs are higher than other comparable government employee health plans and describe a variety of options for reducing costs without further diminishing the value of health benefits received by members. Total Change
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. Eliminate two vacant positions. 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:
1. No change. Total Change
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 and
affiliated hospitals to help ensure an adequate supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia. Recommended Change: Other Changes 1. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. Total Change

Yes Yes Yes Yes $0
($96,006) ($96,006)
$0 $0
$0 $0
Yes $0

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Department of Community Health
Department Financial Summary

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:
Other Changes 1. Realign program activities to provide additional Physician Rural Areas Assistance (PRAA) loan
repayment awards. 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:

The purpose of this appropriation is to license qualified applicants as physicians, physician's assistants, respiratory care professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, and auricular (ear) detoxification specialists. Also, investigate complaints and discipline those who violate the Medical Practice Act or other laws governing the professional behavior of the Board licensees.

Recommended Change:

State General Funds 1. Increase funds for Cosmetic Laser Services Act implementation.

Total Change

Other Changes 2. Increase funds to reflect the collection of administrative fees. (Total Funds: $200,000)

3. Utilize savings from contractual services ($21,890) for the Cosmetic Laser Services Act implementation.

Total Change

Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public
by providing an enforcement presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for operations.
Total Change

Yes $0
$0 $0
$13,110 $13,110
Yes Yes $0
($19,110) ($19,110)

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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 State General Funds Medical Assistance Program Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Medicaid: Aged, Blind and Disabled State General Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Payment

FY 2015 Current Budget
$2,526,647,599 109,968,257 167,756,401 264,217,234
$3,068,589,491 6,153,947,877 332,614,685 26,643,401
$6,513,205,963 3,675,086,835
$3,675,086,835 $13,256,882,289
FY 2015 Current Budget
$66,857,380 267,962,627
26,256,668 1,921,233
26,110,104 $389,108,012
$802,970 $802,970
$744,573 $744,573
$7,877,990 416,250
16,030,301 $24,324,541
$7,475,244 3,322,743 5,904,653 100,000
$16,802,640
$0 257,075,969 141,586,524 $398,662,493
$1,397,353,148 167,756,401 28,620,148

Changes $42,011,925 0 212,713 (2,816,532) $39,408,106 55,750,965 (29,323,153) 0 $26,427,812 (78,737,143)
($78,737,143) ($12,901,225)

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$2,568,659,524 109,968,257 167,969,114 261,400,702
$3,107,997,597 6,209,698,842 303,291,532 26,643,401
$6,539,633,775 3,596,349,692
$3,596,349,692 $13,243,981,064

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

($82,725) 0 0 0 0
($82,725)

$66,774,655 267,962,627
26,256,668 1,921,233
26,110,104 $389,025,287

($4,999) ($4,999)

$797,971 $797,971

($4,999) ($4,999)

$739,574 $739,574

$0

$7,877,990

0

416,250

0

16,030,301

$0

$24,324,541

$2,998,392 102,730 0 0
$3,101,122

$10,473,636 3,425,473 5,904,653 100,000
$19,903,762

$14,133,296 32,272,729 2,805,402
$49,211,427

$14,133,296 289,348,698 144,391,926 $447,873,920

($51,451,364) 212,713 0

$1,345,901,784 167,969,114 28,620,148

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Department of Community Health

Department of Community Health
Program Budget Financial Summary

Medical Assistance Program 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 2015 Current Budget
3,253,776,738 2,787,214
329,631,620 $5,179,925,269
$897,879,278 109,968,257 233,769,866
2,371,393,550 25,745,163
$3,638,756,114
$92,094,930 1,827,220
306,358,017 151,783
$400,431,950
$3,151,661,641 $3,151,661,641
$695,782 $695,782
$8,905,464 $8,905,464
$22,769,911 $22,769,911
$15,933,643 $15,933,643
$1,070,000 $1,070,000
$2,087,250 $2,087,250
$2,189,014

Changes (115,174,226) 0 0
($166,412,877)

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
3,138,602,512 2,787,214
329,631,620 $5,013,512,392

$85,444,117 0
(2,816,532) 138,549,732
0 $221,177,317

$983,323,395 109,968,257 230,953,334
2,509,943,282 25,745,163
$3,859,933,431

($8,917,787) 0
(29,323,153) 0
($38,240,940)

$83,177,143 1,827,220
277,034,864 151,783
$362,191,010

($81,742,545) ($81,742,545)

$3,069,919,096 $3,069,919,096

($96,006) ($96,006)
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0 $13,110

$599,776 $599,776
$8,905,464 $8,905,464
$22,769,911 $22,769,911
$15,933,643 $15,933,643
$1,070,000 $1,070,000
$2,087,250 $2,087,250 $2,202,124

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Program Budget Financial Summary

Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
100,000 $2,289,014
$1,911,022 $1,911,022

Changes 200,000
$213,110

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
300,000
$2,502,124

($19,110) ($19,110)

$1,891,912 $1,891,912

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Department of Corrections

Department of Corrections
Department Financial Summary

Department of Corrections
Program/Fund Sources County Jail Subsidy Departmental Administration Detention Centers Food and Farm Operations Health Offender Management Private Prisons Probation Supervision State Prisons Transition Centers SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$596,724 37,494,629 30,136,825 27,845,393 200,382,975 42,521,807 134,908,024 108,227,722 551,493,740 28,972,167 $1,162,580,006 $1,162,580,006
470,555 13,581,649 $14,052,204 1,148,527,802 $1,148,527,802

Changes $0
420,038 0 0
(598,767) 0
(1,512,416) 2,554,938 3,232,787 206,503
$4,303,083 $4,303,083
0 0 $0 4,303,083 $4,303,083

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$596,724 37,914,667 30,136,825 27,845,393 199,784,208 42,521,807 133,395,608 110,782,660 554,726,527 29,178,670 $1,166,883,089 $1,166,883,089
470,555 13,581,649 $14,052,204 1,152,830,885 $1,152,830,885

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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 for five counselors, five community coordinators, one coordinator supervisor, and one housing coordinator to support the Governor's Office of Transition, Support, and Reentry's "citizen return" program. Total Change

$420,038 $420,038

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Department Financial Summary

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. No change. 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. No change. 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:
State General Funds 1. Reduce funds to reflect contract savings and transfer funds to the Probation Supervision program to
meet projected expenditures. Total Change
Other Changes 2. Utilize existing funds to implement electronic health records.
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. No change. Total Change

Private Prisons Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective
prison facilities that ensure public safety. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds to reflect contract savings and transfer funds to the Probation Supervision program to meet projected expenditures. Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
($598,767) ($598,767)
Yes $0
$0 $0
($1,512,416) ($1,512,416)

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Department of Corrections
Department Financial Summary

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 provide intensive supervision in Albany, Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Macon, and Savannah as part of the Georgia Prison Reentry Initiative.
2. Increase funds to implement a GED Preparation Learning Center in Day Reporting Centers.
3. Transfer funds from the Health ($598,767) and Private Prisons ($1,512,416) programs to meet projected expenditures. 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 for vocational programs in state prisons.

2. Increase funds to lengthen the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment program from six months to nine months and to expand to an additional facility.
3. Increase funds for two positions and operating expenses to create a charter high school for offenders at two locations.
4. Increase funds for six positions and operating expenses to create a GED fast track program.

Total Change

Transition Centers Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide "work release," allowing inmates to obtain and
maintain a paying job in the community, while still receiving housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment in a structured center. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to implement GED Preparation Learning Centers.
Total Change

$116,783 326,972
2,111,183 $2,554,938
$1,036,618 752,605 203,263
1,240,301 $3,232,787
$206,503 $206,503

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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
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 Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Transition Centers State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
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Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2015 Current Budget
$1,148,527,802 $1,148,527,802
470,555 $470,555 13,581,649 $13,581,649 $1,162,580,006
FY 2015 Current Budget
$596,724 $596,724
$37,424,074 70,555
$37,494,629
$29,686,825 450,000
$30,136,825
$27,545,393 300,000
$27,845,393
$199,992,975 390,000
$200,382,975
$42,491,807 30,000
$42,521,807
$134,908,024 $134,908,024
$108,210,676 17,046
$108,227,722
$538,699,137 100,000
12,694,603 $551,493,740
$28,972,167 $28,972,167

Changes $4,303,083 $4,303,083 0 $0 0 $0 $4,303,083

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$1,152,830,885 $1,152,830,885
470,555 $470,555 13,581,649 $13,581,649 $1,166,883,089

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$596,724

$0

$596,724

$420,038 0
$420,038

$37,844,112 70,555
$37,914,667

$0

$29,686,825

0

450,000

$0

$30,136,825

$0

$27,545,393

0

300,000

$0

$27,845,393

($598,767) 0
($598,767)

$199,394,208 390,000
$199,784,208

$0

$42,491,807

0

30,000

$0

$42,521,807

($1,512,416) ($1,512,416)

$133,395,608 $133,395,608

$2,554,938 0
$2,554,938

$110,765,614 17,046
$110,782,660

$3,232,787 0 0
$3,232,787

$541,931,924 100,000
12,694,603 $554,726,527

$206,503 $206,503

$29,178,670 $29,178,670

State of Georgia's Budget Report Amended FY 2015

Department of Defense

Department of Defense
Department Financial Summary

Department of Defense
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

FY 2015 Current Budget
$1,838,852 41,363,733 13,943,711 $57,146,296 $57,146,296
44,969,886 2,679,416
$47,649,302 9,496,994
$9,496,994

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

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$1,838,852 41,363,733 13,943,711 $57,146,296 $57,146,296
44,969,886 2,679,416
$47,649,302 9,496,994
$9,496,994

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of
Georgia.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Youth Educational Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational and vocational opportunities to at-risk
youth through Youth Challenge Academies and Starbase programs.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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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 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 Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

Department of Defense
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2015 Current Budget
$9,496,994 $9,496,994 44,969,886 $44,969,886
2,679,416 $2,679,416 $57,146,296
FY 2015 Current Budget
$1,115,324 723,528
$1,838,852
$5,014,465 33,673,372
2,675,896 $41,363,733
$3,367,205 10,572,986
3,520 $13,943,711

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

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$9,496,994 $9,496,994 44,969,886 $44,969,886
2,679,416 $2,679,416 $57,146,296

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$1,115,324

0

723,528

$0

$1,838,852

$0

$5,014,465

0

33,673,372

0

2,675,896

$0

$41,363,733

$0

$3,367,205

0

10,572,986

0

3,520

$0

$13,943,711

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Department of Driver Services

Department of Driver Services
Department Financial Summary

Department of Driver Services
Program/Fund Sources Customer Service Support License Issuance Regulatory Compliance SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$9,866,580 54,616,128
1,401,277 $65,883,985 $65,883,985
2,844,121 $2,844,121 63,039,864 $63,039,864

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

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$9,866,580 54,676,128
1,401,277 $65,943,985 $65,943,985
2,844,121 $2,844,121 63,099,864 $63,099,864

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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 for rent for the Sandy Springs Customer Service Center.
Total Change

$60,000 $60,000

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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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 2015 Current Budget
$63,039,864 $63,039,864
2,844,121 $2,844,121 $65,883,985
FY 2015 Current Budget
$9,365,723 500,857
$9,866,580
$52,788,293 1,827,835
$54,616,128
$885,848 515,429
$1,401,277

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

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$63,099,864 $63,099,864
2,844,121 $2,844,121 $65,943,985

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$9,365,723

0

500,857

$0

$9,866,580

$60,000 0
$60,000

$52,848,293 1,827,835
$54,676,128

$0

$885,848

0

515,429

$0

$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
Department Financial Summary

Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
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 2015 Current Budget
$245,146,508 125,550,000 314,462,432 31,087,275
$716,246,215 $716,246,215
336,701,905 9,664,790 86,000
$346,452,695 314,300,032 55,493,488
$369,793,520

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

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$245,146,508 125,550,000 314,462,432 31,087,275
$716,246,215 $716,246,215
336,701,905 9,664,790 86,000
$346,452,695 314,300,032 55,493,488
$369,793,520

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

Child Care Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate, license, and train child care providers; to support the infant and toddler and afterschool networks; and to provide inclusion services for children with disabilities.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Nutrition 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:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Department Financial Summary

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

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 Recovery Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$55,493,488 314,300,032 $369,793,520 101,618,088 109,371,417 125,712,400 $336,701,905
9,664,790 $9,664,790
86,000 $86,000 $716,246,215
FY 2015 Current Budget
$55,493,488 101,618,088
88,013,932 21,000
$245,146,508
$125,550,000 $125,550,000
$314,300,032 162,400
$314,462,432
$21,357,485 9,664,790 65,000
$31,087,275

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

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$55,493,488 314,300,032 $369,793,520 101,618,088 109,371,417 125,712,400 $336,701,905
9,664,790 $9,664,790
86,000 $86,000 $716,246,215

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$55,493,488

0

101,618,088

0

88,013,932

0

21,000

$0

$245,146,508

$0

$125,550,000

$0

$125,550,000

$0

$314,300,032

0

162,400

$0

$314,462,432

$0

$21,357,485

0

9,664,790

0

65,000

$0

$31,087,275

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Department of Economic Development
Department Financial Summary

Department of Economic Development
Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration Film, Video, and Music Georgia Council for the Arts Global Commerce Governor's Office of Workforce Development Innovation and Technology Small and Minority Business Development Tourism SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$4,143,943 922,534
1,256,113 10,303,748 73,361,918
9,251,723 933,140
9,363,470 $109,536,589 $109,536,589
74,021,318 $74,021,318
33,620,285 1,894,986
$35,515,271

Changes $147,037 0 0 0 0 (95,058) 0 0 $51,979 $51,979
0 $0 147,037 (95,058) $51,979

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$4,290,980 922,534
1,256,113 10,303,748 73,361,918
9,156,665 933,140
9,363,470 $109,588,568 $109,588,568
74,021,318 $74,021,318
33,767,322 1,799,928
$35,567,250

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 for one position and operating expenses to support international relations and trade events. Total Change

$147,037 $147,037

Film, Video, and Music
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase industry awareness of Georgia business opportunities, financial incentives, infrastructure resources, and natural resources in order to attract film, video, music, and electronic gaming industry projects and businesses to the state.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Department of Economic Development
Department Financial Summary

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. No change. 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:
1. No change. Total Change

Innovation and Technology Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to market and promote strategic industries to existing and
potential Georgia businesses by partnering businesses with the Centers of Innovation, research universities, incubators, and other companies. Recommended Change:
Tobacco Settlement Funds 1. Reduce tobacco settlement 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. No change. Total Change

Tourism

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and maintain state welcome centers, fund the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Humanities Council, and work with communities to develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.

Recommended Change:

1. No change. Total Change

State of Georgia's Budget Report Amended FY 2015

$0 $0
$0 $0
($95,058) ($95,058)
$0 $0
$0 $0
91

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
Governor's 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 2015 Current Budget
$33,620,285 1,894,986
$35,515,271 74,021,318
$74,021,318 $109,536,589
FY 2015 Current Budget
$4,143,943 $4,143,943
$922,534 $922,534
$596,713 659,400
$1,256,113
$10,303,748 $10,303,748
$73,361,918 $73,361,918
$7,356,737 1,894,986
$9,251,723
$933,140 $933,140
$9,363,470 $9,363,470

Changes $147,037 (95,058) $51,979 0 $0 $51,979

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$33,767,322 1,799,928
$35,567,250 74,021,318
$74,021,318 $109,588,568

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$147,037 $147,037

$4,290,980 $4,290,980

$0

$922,534

$0

$922,534

$0

$596,713

0

659,400

$0

$1,256,113

$0

$10,303,748

$0

$10,303,748

$0

$73,361,918

$0

$73,361,918

$0 (95,058) ($95,058)

$7,356,737 1,799,928
$9,156,665

$0

$933,140

$0

$933,140

$0

$9,363,470

$0

$9,363,470

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Department of Education

Department of Education
Department Financial Summary

Department of Education
Program/Fund Sources Agricultural Education Business and Finance Administration Central Office Charter Schools Communities in Schools Curriculum Development Federal Programs Georgia Network for Educational and
Therapeutic Support (GNETS) Georgia Virtual School Information Technology Services Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants Nutrition Preschool Handicapped Quality Basic Education Equalization Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share Quality Basic Education Program Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs) School Improvement State Charter School Commission
Administration State Interagency Transfers State Schools Technology/Career Education Testing Tuition for Multi-handicapped SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Federal Recovery Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$10,253,299 29,757,628 28,579,267 9,084,907 1,033,100 7,285,748
1,233,382,964 70,241,479
8,767,527 25,789,745 10,900,885 737,154,385 30,051,758 479,385,097 (1,673,940,124) 8,874,196,642
9,941,168 15,321,448
2,511,278
30,945,063 27,636,450 40,839,282 43,904,140
1,551,946 $10,054,575,082 $10,054,575,082
1,989,757,930 74,624,420 45,711,057
$2,110,093,407 7,944,481,675
$7,944,481,675

Changes $0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 (752,546)
0 0 0 0 0 134,047,129 0 0 0
0 0 752,546 2,402,080 0 $136,449,209 $136,449,209
0 0 0 $0 136,449,209 $136,449,209

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$10,253,299 29,757,628 28,579,267 9,084,907 1,033,100 7,285,748
1,233,382,964 70,241,479
8,767,527 25,037,199 10,900,885 737,154,385 30,051,758 479,385,097 (1,673,940,124) 9,008,243,771
9,941,168 15,321,448
2,511,278
30,945,063 27,636,450 41,591,828 46,306,220
1,551,946 $10,191,024,291 $10,191,024,291
1,989,757,930 74,624,420 45,711,057
$2,110,093,407 8,080,930,884
$8,080,930,884

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Department of Education
Department Financial Summary
Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Business and Finance Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for business, finance, facilities,
and pupil transportation.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Department of Education

Department of Education
Department Financial Summary
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. No change. Total Change
Federal Programs Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal
funds to school systems. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic
Support (GNETS), which provides services, education, and resources for students ages three to twenty-one with autism or severe emotional behavioral problems and their families. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Virtual School Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the accessibility and breadth of course offerings so
that Georgia students can recover credits, access supplementary resources, enhance their studies, or earn additional credits in a manner not involving on-site interaction with a teacher. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Information Technology Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage enterprise technology for the department, provide
internet access to local school systems, support data collection and reporting needs, and support technology programs that assist local school systems. Recommended Change: 1. Reduce funds for personal services and infrastructure upgrades and transfer savings to the Technology/Career Education program for vocational industry certification. Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
($752,546) ($752,546)

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Department of Education
Department Financial Summary
Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives, including children in residential
education facilities and sparsity grants. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Nutrition Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and
resources, so local program personnel can deliver meals that support nutritional well-being and performance at school and comply with federal standards. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Preschool 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. No change. Total Change
Quality Basic Education Equalization Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems
ranking below the statewide average of per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165. Recommended Change:
1. No change. 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. No change. 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 for a midterm adjustment.

$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$126,085,516

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Department of Education

Department of Education
Department Financial Summary

2. Increase funds for the State Commission Charter Schools supplement. 3. Increase funds for a midterm adjustment to charter systems grants. 4. Reduce funds for a midterm adjustment for the Special Needs Scholarship. 5. Reduce funds for a midterm adjustment for Move on When Ready.
Total Change

Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs)

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia's sixteen Regional Education Service Agencies with funds to assist local school systems with improving the effectiveness of their educational programs by providing curriculum consultation, skill enhancement, professional development, technology training, and other shared services.

Recommended Change:

1. No change. Total Change

School Improvement

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide research, technical assistance, resources, teacher professional learning, and leadership training for low-performing schools and local educational agencies to help them design and implement school improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and overall student achievement.

Recommended Change:

1. No change. Total Change

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

7,371,346 2,394,461 (1,768,546)
(35,648) $134,047,129
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0

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Department of Education
Department Financial Summary
State Schools Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare sensory-impaired and multi-disabled students to
become productive citizens by providing a learning environment addressing their academic, vocational, and social development. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Technology/Career Education Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to equip students with academic, vocational, technical, and
leadership skills and to extend learning opportunities beyond the traditional school day and year. Recommended Change:
1. Transfer funds from the Information Technology Services program for vocational industry certification. 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 for the Georgia Milestones assessment. 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

$0 $0
$752,546 $752,546
$2,402,080 $2,402,080
$0 $0

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Department of Education

Department of Education
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Maternal and Child Health Services 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
Agricultural Education State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Business and Finance Administration State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Central Office State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds 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 Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Federal Programs Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Recovery Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) State General Funds

FY 2015 Current Budget
$7,944,481,675 $7,944,481,675
19,630 1,989,738,300 $1,989,757,930
74,624,420 $74,624,420
45,711,057 $45,711,057 $10,054,575,082
FY 2015 Current Budget
$8,393,026 368,273
1,492,000 $10,253,299
$7,280,358 134,330
22,342,940 $29,757,628
$3,965,745 24,369,593
243,929 $28,579,267
$2,138,312 6,946,595
$9,084,907
$1,033,100 $1,033,100
$3,461,541 3,393,490 430,717
$7,285,748
$1,159,955,395 73,387,612 39,957
$1,233,382,964
$62,081,479

Changes $136,449,209
$136,449,209 0 0
$0 0
$0 0
$0 $136,449,209

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$8,080,930,884 $8,080,930,884
19,630 1,989,738,300 $1,989,757,930
74,624,420 $74,624,420
45,711,057 $45,711,057 $10,191,024,291

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$8,393,026

0

368,273

0

1,492,000

$0

$10,253,299

$0

$7,280,358

0

134,330

0

22,342,940

$0

$29,757,628

$0

$3,965,745

0

24,369,593

0

243,929

$0

$28,579,267

$0

$2,138,312

0

6,946,595

$0

$9,084,907

$0

$1,033,100

$0

$1,033,100

$0

$3,461,541

0

3,393,490

0

430,717

$0

$7,285,748

$0

$1,159,955,395

0

73,387,612

0

39,957

$0

$1,233,382,964

$0

$62,081,479

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Department of Education
Program Budget Financial Summary

Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS Georgia Virtual School State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Information Technology Services State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Nutrition State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds 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

FY 2015 Current Budget
8,160,000 $70,241,479
$3,167,490 5,600,037
$8,767,527
$17,213,029 1,371,954 7,204,762
$25,789,745
$10,900,885 $10,900,885
$22,854,133 714,191,428
108,824 $737,154,385
$30,051,758 $30,051,758
$479,385,097 $479,385,097
($1,673,940,124) ($1,673,940,124)
$8,874,196,642 $8,874,196,642
$9,941,168 $9,941,168
$6,094,147 7,990,493 1,236,808
$15,321,448
$2,511,278 $2,511,278
$8,097,963 22,847,100 $30,945,063
$25,815,381

Changes 0
$0

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
8,160,000
$70,241,479

$0

$3,167,490

0

5,600,037

$0

$8,767,527

($752,546) 0 0
($752,546)

$16,460,483 1,371,954 7,204,762
$25,037,199

$0

$10,900,885

$0

$10,900,885

$0

$22,854,133

0

714,191,428

0

108,824

$0

$737,154,385

$0

$30,051,758

$0

$30,051,758

$0

$479,385,097

$0

$479,385,097

$0

($1,673,940,124)

$0

($1,673,940,124)

$134,047,129 $134,047,129

$9,008,243,771 $9,008,243,771

$0

$9,941,168

$0

$9,941,168

$0

$6,094,147

0

7,990,493

0

1,236,808

$0

$15,321,448

$0

$2,511,278

$0

$2,511,278

$0

$8,097,963

0

22,847,100

$0

$30,945,063

$0

$25,815,381

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Department of Education

Department of Education
Program Budget Financial Summary

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Technology/Career Education State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Testing State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS Tuition for Multi-handicapped State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
19,630 843,850 957,589 $27,636,450
$16,112,487 19,947,771 4,779,024
$40,839,282
$24,686,112 19,218,028
$43,904,140
$1,551,946 $1,551,946

Changes 0 0 0
$0

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
19,630 843,850 957,589 $27,636,450

$752,546 0 0
$752,546

$16,865,033 19,947,771 4,779,024
$41,591,828

$2,402,080 0
$2,402,080

$27,088,192 19,218,028
$46,306,220

$0

$1,551,946

$0

$1,551,946

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Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
Department Financial Summary

Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
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 2015 Current Budget
$4,067,135 1,893,369
28,461,000 19,739,070 $54,160,574 $54,160,574
23,790,805 $23,790,805
30,369,769 $30,369,769

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

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$4,067,135 1,893,369
28,461,000 19,739,070 $54,160,574 $54,160,574
23,790,805 $23,790,805
30,369,769 $30,369,769

Deferred Compensation
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide excellent service to participants in the deferred compensation program for all employees of the state, giving them an effective supplement for their retirement planning.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Georgia Military Pension Fund Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits for
members of the Georgia National Guard.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Public School Employees Retirement System Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure
sound investing of system funds, and provide timely and accurate payment of retirement benefits.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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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 2015 Current Budget
$30,369,769 $30,369,769
23,790,805 $23,790,805 $54,160,574
FY 2015 Current Budget
$4,067,135 $4,067,135
$1,893,369 $1,893,369
$28,461,000 $28,461,000
$15,400 19,723,670 $19,739,070

Changes $0 $0 0 $0 $0

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$30,369,769 $30,369,769
23,790,805 $23,790,805 $54,160,574

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$4,067,135

$0

$4,067,135

$0

$1,893,369

$0

$1,893,369

$0

$28,461,000

$0

$28,461,000

$0

$15,400

0

19,723,670

$0

$19,739,070

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Georgia Forestry Commission
Department Financial Summary

Georgia Forestry Commission
Program/Fund Sources Commission Administration Forest Management Forest Protection Tree Seedling Nursery SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$3,526,653 7,124,776
34,128,587 1,207,080
$45,987,096 $45,987,096
5,982,769 7,045,695 $13,028,464 32,958,632 $32,958,632

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

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$3,526,653 7,124,776
34,128,587 1,207,080
$45,987,096 $45,987,096
5,982,769 7,045,695 $13,028,464 32,958,632 $32,958,632

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Forest Management

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the stewardship of forest lands; to collect and analyze state forestry inventory data; to administer federal forestry cost share assistance programs; to study forest health and invasive species control issues; to manage state-owned forests; to educate private forest landowners and timber harvesters about best management practices; to assist communities with management of forested greenspace; to promote and obtain conservation easements; to manage Georgia's Carbon Registry; to promote retention, investment, and/or expansion of new emerging and existing forest and forest biomass industries, and, during extreme fire danger, to provide logistical, overhead, and direct fire suppression assistance to the Forest Protection program.

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Georgia Forestry Commission
Department Financial Summary

Forest Protection

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an aggressive and efficient response and suppression of forest fires in the unincorporated areas of the State; to mitigate hazardous forest fuels; to issue burn permits, to provide statewide education in the prevention of wildfires; to perform wildfire arson investigations; to promote community wildland fire planning and protection through cooperative agreements with fire departments; to train and certify firefighters in wildland firefighting; to provide assistance and support to rural fire departments including selling wildland fire engines and tankers; and to support the Forest Management program during periods of low fire danger.

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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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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 2015 Current Budget
$32,958,632 $32,958,632
5,982,769 $5,982,769
7,045,695 $7,045,695 $45,987,096
FY 2015 Current Budget
$3,401,565 48,800 76,288
$3,526,653
$2,431,473 3,553,571 1,139,732
$7,124,776
$27,125,594 2,246,681 4,756,312
$34,128,587
$133,717 1,073,363 $1,207,080

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

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$32,958,632 $32,958,632
5,982,769 $5,982,769
7,045,695 $7,045,695 $45,987,096

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$3,401,565

0

48,800

0

76,288

$0

$3,526,653

$0

$2,431,473

0

3,553,571

0

1,139,732

$0

$7,124,776

$0

$27,125,594

0

2,246,681

0

4,756,312

$0

$34,128,587

$0

$133,717

0

1,073,363

$0

$1,207,080

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Office of the Governor

Office of the Governor
Department Financial Summary

Office of the Governor
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 Office of the State Inspector General Student Achievement, Governor's Office of SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES) Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$11,062,041 6,172,026 8,353,713
$25,587,780
893,266 1,493,383 32,651,548
670,414 6,686,770 5,342,964
652,762 10,128,986 $58,520,093 $84,107,873
30,183,850 1,576,045
$31,759,895 52,347,978
$52,347,978

Changes ($4,000,000) 0 1,000,000
($3,000,000)
0 0 77,989 0 0 (46,753) 0 537,264 $568,500 ($2,431,500)
0 0 $0 (2,431,500) ($2,431,500)

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$7,062,041 6,172,026 9,353,713
$22,587,780
893,266 1,493,383 32,729,537
670,414 6,686,770 5,296,211
652,762 10,666,250 $59,088,593 $81,676,373
30,183,850 1,576,045
$31,759,895 49,916,478
$49,916,478

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. Transfer funds to the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council for contracts for conflict cases.
Total Change

($4,000,000) ($4,000,000)

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Office of the Governor
Department Financial Summary

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. Provide funds to support the Education Reform Task Force.
Total Change
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:
1. No change. Total Change

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:
1. No change. Total Change

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 for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.

Total Change

Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as
amended, and the Fair Housing Act, which makes it unlawful to discriminate against any individual. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

$1,000,000 $1,000,000
$0 $0
$0 $0
$77,989 $77,989
$0 $0

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Office of the Governor
Department Financial Summary
Georgia Professional Standards Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize, and recruit
Georgia educators, and to enforce standards regarding educator professional preparation, performance, and ethics. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Governor's Office of 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. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures. Total Change
Office of the State Inspector General Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to foster and promote accountability and integrity in state
government by investigating and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Student Achievement, Governor's 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 for the Governor's Honors Program to meet the projected need. 2. Provide one-time funds for competitive grants to local school systems for technology infrastructure upgrades to meet the projected need. Total Change

$0 $0
($46,753) ($46,753)
$0 $0
$370,264 167,000
$537,264

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Office of the Governor
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
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 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 Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$52,347,978 $52,347,978
30,183,850 $30,183,850
1,576,045 $1,576,045 $84,107,873
FY 2015 Current Budget
$11,062,041 $11,062,041
$6,072,026 100,000
$6,172,026
$8,353,713 $8,353,713
$888,266 5,000
$893,266
$1,429,645 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
$4,675,275 667,689
$5,342,964

Changes ($2,431,500)
($2,431,500) 0
$0 0
$0 ($2,431,500)

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$49,916,478 $49,916,478
30,183,850 $30,183,850
1,576,045 $1,576,045 $81,676,373

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

($4,000,000) ($4,000,000)

$7,062,041 $7,062,041

$0

$6,072,026

0

100,000

$0

$6,172,026

$1,000,000 $1,000,000

$9,353,713 $9,353,713

$0 0
$0
$0 0
$0
$77,989 0 0
$77,989
$0 $0
$0 0 0
$0
($46,753) 0
($46,753)

$888,266 5,000
$893,266
$1,429,645 63,738
$1,493,383
$2,218,499 29,703,182
807,856 $32,729,537
$670,414 $670,414
$6,274,340 411,930 500
$6,686,770
$4,628,522 667,689
$5,296,211

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Office of the Governor

Office of the Governor
Program Budget Financial Summary

Office of the State Inspector General State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Student Achievement, Governor's Office of State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$652,762 $652,762
$10,128,986 $10,128,986

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$652,762

$0

$652,762

$537,264 $537,264

$10,666,250 $10,666,250

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Department of Human Services
Department Financial Summary

Department of Human Services
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
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation Program
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency:Roosevelt Warm Springs Medical Hospital
SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES) Total Funds Less: Federal Funds

FY 2015 Current Budget
$90,299,936 15,500,000 2,208,613 9,777,346
107,966,861 269,911,224
9,101,010 16,110,137 99,659,301 19,073,179 111,702,144 10,231,775 55,320,027 11,802,450 283,971,145 63,974,072 210,133,464
9,303,613 48,406,610 18,547,617 $1,463,000,524
227,322 9,677,967 3,233,190
7,952,874
70,333,617
9,507,334
93,771,132
20,588,965
$215,292,401 $1,678,292,925
1,104,539,158

Changes $0 0 0 0 0
6,221,396 0 0
460,195 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
28,675,951 0 0 0
$35,357,542
0 0 0
(71,809)
0
0
71,809
1,371,257
$1,371,257 $36,728,799
20,108,083

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$90,299,936 15,500,000 2,208,613 9,777,346
107,966,861 276,132,620
9,101,010 16,110,137 100,119,496 19,073,179 111,702,144 10,231,775 55,320,027 11,802,450 283,971,145 63,974,072 238,809,415
9,303,613 48,406,610 18,547,617 $1,498,358,066
227,322 9,677,967 3,233,190
7,881,065
70,333,617
9,507,334
93,842,941
21,960,222
$216,663,658 $1,715,021,724
1,124,647,241

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Department of Human Services

Department of Human Services
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS
Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

FY 2015 Current Budget
49,880,460
$1,154,419,618
517,681,501
6,191,806
$523,873,307

Changes 0
$20,108,083 16,620,716 0
$16,620,716

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
49,880,460
$1,174,527,701
534,302,217
6,191,806
$540,494,023

Adoptions Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support and facilitate the safe permanent placement of
children by prescreening families and providing support and financial services after adoption.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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.

$0

Total Change

$0

Child Support Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying
financial support.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Department of Human Services
Department Financial Summary
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. Provide funds for 103 additional child protective services caseworkers. (Total Funds: $6,221,396) 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:
1. No change. Total Change
Community Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services and activities through local agencies to assist
low-income Georgians with employment, education, nutrition, and housing services. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
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. Replace the loss of federal funds resulting from changes to the statewide cost allocation methodology for payments for state administrative hearings effective October 1, 2014. Total Change
Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to prevent disabled adults and elder persons from abuse,
exploitation and neglect, and investigate situations where it might have occurred. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

$4,977,117 $4,977,117
$0 $0
$0 $0
$460,195 $460,195
$0 $0

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Department of Human Services
Department Financial Summary

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:

Other Changes

1. Reduce administrative costs in contracts with Area Agencies on Aging and utilize savings to provide

Yes

additional services to consumers.

Total Change

$0

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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.

$0

Total Change

$0

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.

$0

Total Change

$0

Federal Eligibility Benefit Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to verify eligibility and provide support services for Medicaid,
Food Stamp, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Department of Human Services
Department Financial Summary
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. Increase funds for growth in Out-of-Home Care utilization. (Total Funds: $28,675,951) 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
Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist needy Georgian families in achieving self-sufficiency by
obtaining and keeping employment as well as complying with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Council On Aging Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with
disabilities, their families and caregivers in achieving safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

$0 $0
$9,812,147 $9,812,147
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0

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Department of Human Services
Department Financial Summary
Family Connection Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that
work to improve conditions for children and families. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming successful
contributors to the state's economy. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to help people with disabilities to become fully productive
members of society by achieving independence and meaningful employment. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds to realize savings in contractual services and transfer funds to the Vocational Rehabilitation program to provide additional services to consumers. Total Change
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs
so that eligible Georgia citizens can obtain support. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and
packaging facilities in Bainbridge and Griffin. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation Program Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work. Recommended Change:
1. Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program to provide additional services to consumers. Total Change
State of Georgia's Budget Report Amended FY 2015

$0 $0
$0 $0
($71,809) ($71,809)
$0 $0
$0 $0
$71,809 $71,809
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Department of Human Services
Department Financial Summary
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency:Roosevelt Warm Springs Medical Hospital 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:
1. Increase funds to reflect a decrease in federal supplemental payments. Total Change

$1,371,257 $1,371,257

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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 Transfers to 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
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 2015 Current Budget
$517,681,501 6,191,806
$523,873,307 1,188,578 209,161
16,526,699 76,380,126 55,866,874 79,458,085 52,778,456
5,250,000 350,454,501 466,426,678 $1,104,539,158
49,880,460 $49,880,460 $1,678,292,925
FY 2015 Current Budget
$34,074,571 16,400,000 39,778,865 46,500
$90,299,936
$15,500,000 $15,500,000
$1,589,350 619,263
$2,208,613
$9,777,346 $9,777,346
$28,323,847 120,000
76,285,754 3,237,260
$107,966,861
$113,614,101 223,333
28,224,544 154,157
2,846,970

Changes $16,620,716 0 $16,620,716 0 0 0 6,614,603 0 0 0 0 13,493,480 0 $20,108,083 0 $0 $36,728,799

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$534,302,217 6,191,806
$540,494,023 1,188,578 209,161
16,526,699 82,994,729 55,866,874 79,458,085 52,778,456
5,250,000 363,947,981 466,426,678 $1,124,647,241
49,880,460 $49,880,460 $1,715,021,724

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$34,074,571

0

16,400,000

0

39,778,865

0

46,500

$0

$90,299,936

$0

$15,500,000

$0

$15,500,000

$0

$1,589,350

0

619,263

$0

$2,208,613

$0

$9,777,346

$0

$9,777,346

$0

$28,323,847

0

120,000

0

76,285,754

0

3,237,260

$0

$107,966,861

$4,977,117 0
1,244,279 0 0

$118,591,218 223,333
29,468,823 154,157
2,846,970

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Department of Human Services
Program Budget Financial Summary

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant 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 Social Services Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS Energy Assistance Low-Income Home Energy Assistance TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
5,250,000 91,542,499 27,943,131
112,489 $269,911,224
$1,181,946 3,072,670 4,846,394
$9,101,010
$16,110,137 $16,110,137
$34,484,962 965,245 209,161 243,158
3,870,198 258,779
3,726,454 2,539,375 12,265,599 27,835,415 13,260,955 $99,659,301
$15,499,746 500,000
2,279,539 793,894
$19,073,179
$64,093,536 6,191,806
13,765,259 3,761,430
23,890,113 $111,702,144
$3,615,507 750,000
5,866,268 $10,231,775
$55,320,027 $55,320,027

Changes 0 0 0 0
$6,221,396

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
5,250,000 91,542,499 27,943,131
112,489 $276,132,620

$0

$1,181,946

0

3,072,670

0

4,846,394

$0

$9,101,010

$0

$16,110,137

$0

$16,110,137

$460,195 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
$460,195

$34,945,157 965,245 209,161 243,158
3,870,198 258,779
3,726,454 2,539,375 12,265,599 27,835,415 13,260,955 $100,119,496

$0

$15,499,746

0

500,000

0

2,279,539

0

793,894

$0

$19,073,179

$0

$64,093,536

0

6,191,806

0

13,765,259

0

3,761,430

0

23,890,113

$0

$111,702,144

$0

$3,615,507

0

750,000

0

5,866,268

$0

$10,231,775

$0

$55,320,027

$0

$55,320,027

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Department of Human Services

Department of Human Services
Program Budget Financial Summary

Family Violence Services State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Federal Eligibility Benefit Services State General Funds Community Service Block Grant Foster Care Title IV-E Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Medical Assistance Program Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized 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 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 Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$11,802,450 $11,802,450
$106,707,981 173,404
4,168,845 288,068
60,139,396 23,213,738 89,279,713 $283,971,145
$40,481,142 23,492,930
$63,974,072
$72,281,117 39,497,276 98,190,252 164,819
$210,133,464
$9,303,613 $9,303,613
$100,000 48,306,610 $48,406,610
$18,470,203 77,414
$18,547,617
$227,322 $227,322
$8,505,148 1,172,819
$9,677,967
$277,214 2,919,976
36,000 $3,233,190

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$11,802,450

$0

$11,802,450

$0

$106,707,981

0

173,404

0

4,168,845

0

288,068

0

60,139,396

0

23,213,738

0

89,279,713

$0

$283,971,145

$0

$40,481,142

0

23,492,930

$0

$63,974,072

$9,812,147 5,370,324
13,493,480 0
$28,675,951

$82,093,264 44,867,600
111,683,732 164,819
$238,809,415

$0

$9,303,613

$0

$9,303,613

$0

$100,000

0

48,306,610

$0

$48,406,610

$0

$18,470,203

0

77,414

$0

$18,547,617

$0

$227,322

$0

$227,322

$0

$8,505,148

0

1,172,819

$0

$9,677,967

$0

$277,214

0

2,919,976

0

36,000

$0

$3,233,190

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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: Vocational Rehabilitation Program State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency:Roosevelt Warm Springs Medical Hospital State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$1,426,742 6,526,132
$7,952,874
$70,333,617 $70,333,617
$9,507,334 $9,507,334
$17,806,918 70,804,214 5,160,000
$93,771,132
$2,069,043 18,519,922 $20,588,965

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

($71,809) 0
($71,809)

$1,354,933 6,526,132
$7,881,065

$0

$70,333,617

$0

$70,333,617

$0

$9,507,334

$0

$9,507,334

$71,809 0 0
$71,809

$17,878,727 70,804,214 5,160,000
$93,842,941

$1,371,257 0
$1,371,257

$3,440,300 18,519,922 $21,960,222

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Commissioner of Insurance

Commissioner of Insurance
Department Financial Summary

Commissioner of Insurance
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

FY 2015 Current Budget
$1,812,192 774,303
8,149,285 670,948
5,277,604 4,220,841 $20,905,173 $20,905,173
726,955 339,026 $1,065,981 19,839,192 $19,839,192

Changes $0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0
622,219 0
$622,219 (622,219) ($622,219)

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$1,812,192 774,303
8,149,285 670,948
5,277,604 4,220,841 $20,905,173 $20,905,173
1,349,174 339,026
$1,688,200 19,216,973 $19,216,973

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. Replace state funds used for manufactured housing inspections and regulatory activities with available prior year federal funds. (Total Funds: $0)
Total Change

($622,219) ($622,219)

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Commissioner of Insurance
Department Financial Summary

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Special Fraud Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud.

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Commissioner of Insurance

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 TOTAL FUNDS
Special Fraud State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS

Commissioner of Insurance
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2015 Current Budget
$19,839,192 $19,839,192
726,955 $726,955
339,026 $339,026 $20,905,173
FY 2015 Current Budget
$1,812,192 $1,812,192
$774,303 $774,303
$7,089,780 720,479 339,026
$8,149,285
$670,948 $670,948
$5,277,604 $5,277,604
$4,214,365 6,476
$4,220,841

Changes ($622,219) ($622,219) 622,219 $622,219 0 $0 $0

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$19,216,973 $19,216,973
1,349,174 $1,349,174
339,026 $339,026 $20,905,173

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$1,812,192

$0

$1,812,192

$0

$774,303

$0

$774,303

($622,219) 622,219 0 $0

$6,467,561 1,342,698 339,026
$8,149,285

$0

$670,948

$0

$670,948

$0

$5,277,604

$0

$5,277,604

$0

$4,214,365

0

6,476

$0

$4,220,841

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Department Financial Summary

Georgia Bureau of Investigation
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 Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$7,696,537 10,653,762 31,983,863 34,884,760 $85,218,922
68,396,340 $68,396,340 $153,615,262
30,583,872 23,088,236 $53,672,108 99,943,154 $99,943,154

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

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$7,696,537 10,653,762 31,983,863 34,884,760 $85,218,922
68,396,340 $68,396,340 $153,615,262
30,583,872 23,088,236 $53,672,108 99,943,154 $99,943,154

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Criminal Justice Information Services

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the State of Georgia with essential information and identification services through the operation of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Criminal History System, Criminal Justice Information Services network, Protective Order Registry, Sexual Violent Offender Registry, and the Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Department Financial Summary

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and coordinate criminal justice efforts throughout
Georgia, help create safe and secure communities, and award grants.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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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 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
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 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$99,943,154 $99,943,154
991,680 29,592,192 $30,583,872 23,088,236 $23,088,236 $153,615,262
FY 2015 Current Budget
$7,683,937 12,600
$7,696,537
$4,221,183 123,685
6,308,894 $10,653,762
$31,759,867 66,131
157,865 $31,983,863
$33,656,496 1,157,065 71,199
$34,884,760
$22,621,671 991,680
28,232,711 16,550,278 $68,396,340

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

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$99,943,154 $99,943,154
991,680 29,592,192 $30,583,872 23,088,236 $23,088,236 $153,615,262

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$7,683,937

0

12,600

$0

$7,696,537

$0

$4,221,183

0

123,685

0

6,308,894

$0

$10,653,762

$0

$31,759,867

0

66,131

0

157,865

$0

$31,983,863

$0

$33,656,496

0

1,157,065

0

71,199

$0

$34,884,760

$0

$22,621,671

0

991,680

0

28,232,711

0

16,550,278

$0

$68,396,340

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Department of Juvenile Justice

Department of Juvenile Justice
Department Financial Summary

Department of Juvenile Justice
Program/Fund Sources Community Services Departmental Administration Secure Commitment (YDCs) Secure Detention (RYDCs) SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$85,403,517 24,257,017 92,856,429
110,815,290 $313,332,253 $313,332,253
5,981,599 432,243
$6,413,842 306,918,411 $306,918,411

Changes $1,500,000 0 (3,000,000) (1,500,000)
($3,000,000) ($3,000,000)
0 0 $0 (3,000,000) ($3,000,000)

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$86,903,517 24,257,017 89,856,429
109,315,290 $310,332,253 $310,332,253
5,981,599 432,243
$6,413,842 303,918,411 $303,918,411

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. Transfer funds from the Secure Detention (RYDCs) program for Juvenile Justice Reform initiatives.

Total Change

$1,500,000 $1,500,000

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions, and provide secure care and supervision of youth including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, mental health, counseling, and religious services for those youth committed to the Department's custody, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

Recommended Change:

1. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.

Total Change

($3,000,000) ($3,000,000)

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Department of Juvenile Justice
Department Financial Summary

Secure Detention (RYDCs)

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and, provide temporary, secure care, and supervision of youth who are charged with crimes or who have been found guilty of crimes and are awaiting disposition of their cases by juvenile courts or awaiting placement in one of the Department's treatment programs or facilities, or sentenced to the Short Term Program.

Recommended Change:

1. Transfer funds to the Community Services program for Juvenile Justice Reform initiatives.

Total Change

($1,500,000) ($1,500,000)

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Department of Juvenile Justice

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Foster Care Title IV-E Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Community Services State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Departmental Administration State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E 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 2015 Current Budget
$306,918,411 $306,918,411
1,531,226 4,450,373 $5,981,599
432,243 $432,243 $313,332,253
FY 2015 Current Budget
$83,678,879 1,373,480 351,158
$85,403,517
$23,236,761 157,746 847,211 15,299
$24,257,017
$90,797,738 2,035,102 23,589
$92,856,429
$109,205,033 1,568,060 42,197
$110,815,290

Changes ($3,000,000)
($3,000,000) 0 0
$0 0
$0 ($3,000,000)

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$303,918,411 $303,918,411
1,531,226 4,450,373 $5,981,599
432,243 $432,243 $310,332,253

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$1,500,000 0 0
$1,500,000

$85,178,879 1,373,480 351,158
$86,903,517

$0

$23,236,761

0

157,746

0

847,211

0

15,299

$0

$24,257,017

($3,000,000) 0 0
($3,000,000)

$87,797,738 2,035,102 23,589
$89,856,429

($1,500,000) 0 0
($1,500,000)

$107,705,033 1,568,060 42,197
$109,315,290

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Department of Labor
Department Financial Summary

Department of Labor
Program/Fund Sources Department of Labor Administration Labor Market Information Unemployment Insurance Workforce Solutions SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$33,053,000 2,249,873
38,964,186 62,559,548 $136,826,607 $136,826,607
122,923,864 1,209,939
$124,133,803 12,692,804
$12,692,804

Changes $0 0
(201,439) 201,439 $0 $0
0 0 $0 0 $0

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$33,053,000 2,249,873
38,762,747 62,760,987 $136,826,607 $136,826,607
122,923,864 1,209,939
$124,133,803 12,692,804
$12,692,804

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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:
1. Transfer funds to the Workforce Solutions program to align budget with activities associated with the regulation of youth employment. Total Change

($201,439) ($201,439)

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Department of Labor

Department of Labor
Department Financial Summary
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. Transfer funds from the Unemployment Insurance program to align budget with activities associated with the regulation of youth employment. Total Change

$201,439 $201,439

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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
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 2015 Current Budget
$12,692,804 $12,692,804 122,923,864 $122,923,864
1,209,939 $1,209,939 $136,826,607
FY 2015 Current Budget
$1,600,435 31,312,292
140,273 $33,053,000
$2,249,873 $2,249,873
$4,365,000 34,599,186 $38,964,186
$6,727,369 54,762,513
1,069,666 $62,559,548

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

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$12,692,804 $12,692,804 122,923,864 $122,923,864
1,209,939 $1,209,939 $136,826,607

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$1,600,435

0

31,312,292

0

140,273

$0

$33,053,000

$0

$2,249,873

$0

$2,249,873

($201,439) 0
($201,439)

$4,163,561 34,599,186 $38,762,747

$201,439 0 0
$201,439

$6,928,808 54,762,513
1,069,666 $62,760,987

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Department of Law

Department of Law
Department Financial Summary

Department of Law
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

FY 2015 Current Budget
$56,545,540 4,883,937
$61,429,477 $61,429,477
3,597,990 36,589,125 $40,187,115 21,242,362 $21,242,362

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

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$56,545,540 4,883,937
$61,429,477 $61,429,477
3,597,990 36,589,125 $40,187,115 21,242,362 $21,242,362

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and
prosecution of providers of health services and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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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
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 2015 Current Budget
$21,242,362 $21,242,362
3,597,990 $3,597,990 36,589,125 $36,589,125 $61,429,477
FY 2015 Current Budget
$19,958,526 36,587,014
$56,545,540
$1,283,836 3,597,990 2,111
$4,883,937

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

Amended 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

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$19,958,526

0

36,587,014

$0

$56,545,540

$0

$1,283,836

0

3,597,990

0

2,111

$0

$4,883,937

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Department of Natural Resources

Department of Natural Resources
Department Financial Summary

Department of Natural Resources
Program/Fund Sources Coastal Resources Departmental Administration Environmental Protection Hazardous Waste Trust Fund Historic Preservation Law Enforcement Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Solid Waste Trust Fund Wildlife Resources SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Federal Recovery Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$7,263,457 11,797,867 110,254,938
4,027,423 2,624,665 19,742,141 48,034,137 2,720,775 37,324,542 $243,789,945 $243,789,945
46,264,058 246,480
96,262,484 $142,773,022
101,016,923 $101,016,923

Changes $0 0 0 0 0
161,098 (161,098)
0 774,530 $774,530 $774,530
0 0 0 $0 774,530 $774,530

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$7,263,457 11,797,867 110,254,938
4,027,423 2,624,665 19,903,239 47,873,039 2,720,775 38,099,072 $244,564,475 $244,564,475
46,264,058 246,480
96,262,484 $142,773,022
101,791,453 $101,791,453

Coastal Resources

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve the natural, environmental, historic, archaeological, and recreational resources of the state's coastal zone by balancing economic development with resource preservation and improvement by assessing and restoring coastal wetlands, by regulating development within the coastal zone, by promulgating and enforcing rules and regulations to protect the coastal wetlands, by monitoring the population status of commercially and recreationally fished species and developing fishery management plans, by providing fishing education, and by constructing and maintaining artificial reefs.

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Department of Natural Resources
Department Financial Summary

Environmental Protection

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the quality of Georgia's air by controlling, monitoring and regulating pollution from large, small, mobile, and area sources (including pollution from motor vehicle emissions) by performing ambient air monitoring, and by participating in the Clean Air Campaign; to protect Georgia's land by permitting, managing, and planning for solid waste facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies, by administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining operations; to protect Georgia and its citizens from hazardous materials by investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund to manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to remediate abandoned sites, to respond to environmental emergencies, and to monitor and regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure the quality and quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by regulating the amount of water used.

Recommended Change:

1. No change. Total Change

Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund investigations and cleanup of abandoned landfills and other hazardous sites, to meet cost-sharing requirements for Superfund sites identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency, to fund related operations and oversight positions within the Environmental Protection Division, and to reimburse local governments for landfill remediation.

Recommended Change:

1. No change. Total Change

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. No change. Total Change

Law Enforcement

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce all state and federal laws and departmental regulations relative to protecting Georgia's wildlife, natural, archeological, and cultural resources, DNR properties, boating safety, and litter and waste laws; to teach hunter and boater education classes; and to assist other law enforcement agencies upon request in providing public safety for the citizens and visitors of Georgia.

Recommended Change:

1. Transfer funds, four filled positions, and four vacant positions from the Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites program to continue the consolidation of law enforcement activities.
Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$161,098 $161,098

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Department of Natural Resources

Department of Natural Resources
Department Financial Summary

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. Transfer funds, four filled positions, and four vacant positions to the Law Enforcement program to continue the consolidation of law enforcement activities. 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. No change. Total Change

Wildlife Resources

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft in Georgia; to provide hunter and boating education; to protect non-game and endangered wildlife; to promulgate statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, and coastal commercial fishing regulations; to operate the state's archery and shooting ranges; to license hunters and anglers; and to register boats.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds for the Wildlife Endowment Fund based on actual lifetime sportman's license revenues in FY 2014 and for prior years.
Total Change

($161,098) ($161,098)
$0 $0
$774,530 $774,530

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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 Federal Recovery Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL RECOVERY 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 Federal Recovery 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

FY 2015 Current Budget
$101,016,923 $101,016,923
11,607
46,252,451 $46,264,058
246,480 $246,480 96,262,484 $96,262,484 $243,789,945
FY 2015 Current Budget
$2,100,911 5,054,621 107,925
$7,263,457
$11,648,802 110,000 39,065
$11,797,867
$29,550,306 24,664,297 246,480 55,793,855
$110,254,938
$4,027,423 $4,027,423
$1,603,878 11,607
1,009,180 $2,624,665
$17,490,026 2,248,458 3,657
$19,742,141
$14,710,117 1,704,029
31,619,991 $48,034,137

Changes $774,530 $774,530 0

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$101,791,453
$101,791,453
11,607

0 $0
0 $0
0 $0 $774,530

46,252,451 $46,264,058
246,480 $246,480 96,262,484 $96,262,484 $244,564,475

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$2,100,911

0

5,054,621

0

107,925

$0

$7,263,457

$0

$11,648,802

0

110,000

0

39,065

$0

$11,797,867

$0

$29,550,306

0

24,664,297

0

246,480

0

55,793,855

$0

$110,254,938

$0

$4,027,423

$0

$4,027,423

$0

$1,603,878

0

11,607

0

1,009,180

$0

$2,624,665

$161,098 0 0
$161,098

$17,651,124 2,248,458 3,657
$19,903,239

($161,098) 0 0
($161,098)

$14,549,019 1,704,029
31,619,991 $47,873,039

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Department of Natural Resources

Solid Waste Trust Fund State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Wildlife Resources State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

Department of Natural Resources
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2015 Current Budget
$2,720,775 $2,720,775
$17,164,685 11,461,866 8,697,991
$37,324,542

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$2,720,775

$0

$2,720,775

$774,530 0 0
$774,530

$17,939,215 11,461,866 8,697,991
$38,099,072

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State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Department Financial Summary

State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Program/Fund Sources Board Administration Clemency Decisions Parole Supervision Victim Services SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$5,085,089 12,179,555 37,240,455
472,496 $54,977,595 $54,977,595
806,050 $806,050 54,171,545 $54,171,545

Changes $0 0
151,247 0
$151,247 $151,247
0 $0 151,247 $151,247

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

Board Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$5,085,089 12,179,555 37,391,702
472,496 $55,128,842 $55,128,842
806,050 $806,050 54,322,792 $54,322,792
$0 $0

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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 provide intensive supervision at six targeted pilot sites as part of the Georgia Prison Reentry Initiative.
2. Increase funds for one reentry housing coordinator position.
Total Change

$116,783
34,464 $151,247

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State Board of Pardons and Paroles

State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Department Financial Summary

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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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 2015 Current Budget
$54,171,545 $54,171,545
806,050 $806,050 $54,977,595
FY 2015 Current Budget
$5,085,089 $5,085,089
$12,179,555 $12,179,555
$36,434,405 806,050
$37,240,455
$472,496 $472,496

Changes $151,247 $151,247 0 $0 $151,247

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$54,322,792 $54,322,792
806,050 $806,050 $55,128,842

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$5,085,089

$0

$5,085,089

$0

$12,179,555

$0

$12,179,555

$151,247 0
$151,247

$36,585,652 806,050
$37,391,702

$0

$472,496

$0

$472,496

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State Properties Commission

State Properties Commission
Department Financial Summary

State Properties Commission
Program/Fund Sources State Properties Commission SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Other Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$1,750,000 $1,750,000 $1,750,000
1,750,000 $0

Changes $0 $0 $0
0 $0

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$1,750,000 $1,750,000 $1,750,000
1,750,000 $0

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: Payments to 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 fom $845,934 to $595,934 to provide

Yes

additional trooper support for Capitol Police.

Total Change

$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 2015 Current Budget
1,750,000 $1,750,000 $1,750,000
FY 2015 Current Budget
$1,750,000 $1,750,000

Changes 0
$0 $0

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
1,750,000
$1,750,000 $1,750,000

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$1,750,000

$0

$1,750,000

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Public Defender Standards Council

Public Defender Standards Council
Department Financial Summary

Public Defender Standards Council
Program/Fund Sources Public Defender Standards Council Public Defenders SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$6,904,859 36,107,805 $43,012,664 $43,012,664
340,000 $340,000 42,672,664 $42,672,664

Changes $659,562 3,625,000
$4,284,562 $4,284,562
0 $0 4,284,562 $4,284,562

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$7,564,421 39,732,805 $47,297,226 $47,297,226
340,000 $340,000 46,957,226 $46,957,226

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. Provide one-time funds for the replacement of aging computer equipment no longer supported by Microsoft.
2. Increase funds for contracts for capital conflict cases.
Total Change

$284,562
375,000 $659,562

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 for contracts for conflict cases.

Total Change

$3,625,000 $3,625,000

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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 2015 Current Budget
$42,672,664 $42,672,664
340,000 $340,000 $43,012,664
FY 2015 Current Budget
$6,564,859 340,000
$6,904,859
$36,107,805 $36,107,805

Changes $4,284,562 $4,284,562 0 $0 $4,284,562

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$46,957,226 $46,957,226
340,000 $340,000 $47,297,226

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$659,562 0
$659,562

$7,224,421 340,000
$7,564,421

$3,625,000 $3,625,000

$39,732,805 $39,732,805

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Department of Public Health

Department of Public Health
Department Financial Summary

Department of Public Health
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 Other Funds SUBTOTAL Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$30,755,232 6,913,249
34,264,695 26,379,213
11,157,489 9,231,815
43,580,606
276,475,896 79,451,461 4,787,135
93,242,955 4,260,651
$620,500,397
1,784,064 16,360,468 $18,144,532 $638,644,929
396,102,084 10,281,967
$406,384,051 1,784,064
216,758,954 13,717,860
$232,260,878

Changes $651,897 0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 $651,897
0 0 $0 $651,897
0 0 $0 0 651,897 0 $651,897

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$31,407,129 6,913,249
34,264,695 26,379,213
11,157,489 9,231,815
43,580,606
276,475,896 79,451,461 4,787,135
93,242,955 4,260,651
$621,152,294
1,784,064 16,360,468 $18,144,532 $639,296,826
396,102,084 10,281,967
$406,384,051 1,784,064
217,410,851 13,717,860
$232,912,775

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 replace the loss of federal funds.
Total Change

$651,897 $651,897

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Department of Public Health
Department Financial Summary

Adult Essential Health Treatment Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low-income Georgians
with cancer, and Georgians at risk of stroke or heart attacks.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Immunization Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment,
vaccines, and technical assistance.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Department of Public Health
Department Financial Summary
Infant and Child Health Promotion Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote health and
nutrition for infants and children. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Infectious Disease Control Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure quality prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS,
sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to detect and prevent environmental hazards, as well as
providing inspection and enforcement of health regulations for food service establishments, sewage management facilities, and swimming pools. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Public Health Formula Grants to Counties Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide general grant-in-aid to county boards of health
delivering local public health services. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Vital Records Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and provide to the public in a timely
manner vital records and associated documents. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide disbursements from the Trust Fund to offset the costs
of care and rehabilitative services to citizens of the state who have survived brain or spinal cord injuries. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
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$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
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Department of Public Health

Department of Public Health
Department Financial Summary

Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and administer a trauma center network, to coordinate the best use of existing trauma facilities and to direct patients to the best available facility for treatment of traumatic injury and participate in the accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds for system improvement.

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Department of Public Health

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 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 Tobacco Settlement Funds Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant TOTAL FUNDS
Departmental Administration State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Emergency Preparedness/Trauma System Improvement State General Funds Preventive Health and 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 Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$216,758,954 13,717,860 1,784,064
$232,260,878 16,514,606 2,403,579 10,404,529
366,779,370 $396,102,084
10,281,967 $10,281,967 $638,644,929
FY 2015 Current Budget
$3,685,272 6,857,179 516,828 149,000
10,404,529 8,397,424 745,000
$30,755,232
$6,613,249 300,000
$6,913,249
$21,684,527 131,795
1,266,938 7,236,435 3,945,000 $34,264,695
$2,531,764 200,000
23,475,473 171,976
$26,379,213
$4,267,353 115,637 196,750
6,552,593 25,156
$11,157,489

Changes $651,897 0 0 $651,897 0 0 0 0 $0 0 $0 $651,897

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$217,410,851 13,717,860 1,784,064
$232,912,775 16,514,606 2,403,579 10,404,529
366,779,370 $396,102,084
10,281,967 $10,281,967 $639,296,826

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$651,897 0 0 0 0 0 0
$651,897

$4,337,169 6,857,179 516,828 149,000
10,404,529 8,397,424 745,000
$31,407,129

$0

$6,613,249

0

300,000

$0

$6,913,249

$0

$21,684,527

0

131,795

0

1,266,938

0

7,236,435

0

3,945,000

$0

$34,264,695

$0

$2,531,764

0

200,000

0

23,475,473

0

171,976

$0

$26,379,213

$0

$4,267,353

0

115,637

0

196,750

0

6,552,593

0

25,156

$0

$11,157,489

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Department of Public Health
Program Budget Financial Summary

Immunization State General Funds 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 Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control State General Funds 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 2015 Current Budget
$2,520,627 2,061,486 4,649,702
$9,231,815
$20,750,225 8,605,171 132,509
14,008,298 84,403
$43,580,606
$12,760,063 7,392,607
256,236,639 86,587
$276,475,896
$31,510,791 47,927,661 13,009
$79,451,461
$3,714,938 158,382 352,681 561,134
$4,787,135
$93,242,955 $93,242,955
$3,729,971 530,680
$4,260,651
$1,784,064 $1,784,064
$16,360,468 $16,360,468

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$2,520,627

0

2,061,486

0

4,649,702

$0

$9,231,815

$0

$20,750,225

0

8,605,171

0

132,509

0

14,008,298

0

84,403

$0

$43,580,606

$0

$12,760,063

0

7,392,607

0

256,236,639

0

86,587

$0

$276,475,896

$0

$31,510,791

0

47,927,661

0

13,009

$0

$79,451,461

$0

$3,714,938

0

158,382

0

352,681

0

561,134

$0

$4,787,135

$0

$93,242,955

$0

$93,242,955

$0

$3,729,971

0

530,680

$0

$4,260,651

$0

$1,784,064

$0

$1,784,064

$0

$16,360,468

$0

$16,360,468

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Department of Public Safety

Department of Public Safety
Department Financial Summary

Department of Public Safety
Program/Fund Sources Aviation Capitol Police Services Departmental Administration Field Offices and Services Motor Carrier Compliance 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 Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$11,241,833 7,372,499 8,629,022
106,750,353 21,348,398 1,568,965
$156,911,070
679,657 21,378,121
2,418,273 18,939,800 $43,415,851 $200,326,921
24,245,725 45,424,320 $69,670,045 130,656,876 $130,656,876

Changes $0 0 0
3,183,005 0 0
$3,183,005
0 2,751,255
80,000 0
$2,831,255 $6,014,260
0 0 $0 6,014,260 $6,014,260

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$11,241,833 7,372,499 8,629,022
109,933,358 21,348,398 1,568,965
$160,094,075
679,657 24,129,376
2,498,273 18,939,800 $46,247,106 $206,341,181
24,245,725 45,424,320 $69,670,045 136,671,136 $136,671,136

Aviation

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide aerial support for search and rescue missions and search and apprehension missions in criminal pursuits within the State of Georgia; to provide transport flights to conduct state business, for emergency medical transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation.

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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

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Department of Public Safety
Department Financial Summary

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. No change. Total Change

Field Offices and Services

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for traffic and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's Uniform Division, and support a variety of specialized teams and offices, which include the Motorcycle Unit, Criminal Interdiction Unit, the Crisis Negotiations Team, the Special Projects Adjutant Office, Headquarters Adjutant Office, Special Investigations Office, the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, and the Training Unit.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds for personal services and operating expenses to meet projected expenditures.

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:

1. No change. Total Change

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. No change. Total Change

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. No change. Total Change

$0 $0
$3,183,005 $3,183,005
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0

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Department of Public Safety
Department Financial Summary

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 based on prior year's collections for driver education and training in accordance with Joshua's Law. 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 for operating expenses to meet projected expenditures.

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. No change. Total Change

$2,751,255 $2,751,255
$80,000 $80,000
$0 $0

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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 Peace Officer Standards and Training Council State General Funds

FY 2015 Current Budget
$130,656,876 $130,656,876
24,245,725 $24,245,725
45,424,320 $45,424,320 $200,326,921
FY 2015 Current Budget
$3,898,799 243,034
7,100,000 $11,241,833
$7,372,499 $7,372,499
$8,483,941 141,571 3,510
$8,629,022
$89,881,107 2,611,501
14,257,745 $106,750,353
$9,913,578 2,591,061 8,843,759
$21,348,398
$1,568,965 $1,568,965
$679,657 $679,657
$3,483,719 17,358,120
536,282 $21,378,121
$1,860,222

Changes $6,014,260 $6,014,260 0 $0 0 $0 $6,014,260

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$136,671,136 $136,671,136
24,245,725 $24,245,725
45,424,320 $45,424,320 $206,341,181

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$3,898,799

0

243,034

0

7,100,000

$0

$11,241,833

$0

$7,372,499

$0

$7,372,499

$0

$8,483,941

0

141,571

0

3,510

$0

$8,629,022

$3,183,005 0 0
$3,183,005

$93,064,112 2,611,501
14,257,745 $109,933,358

$0

$9,913,578

0

2,591,061

0

8,843,759

$0

$21,348,398

$0

$1,568,965

$0

$1,568,965

$0 $0
$2,751,255 0 0
$2,751,255
$80,000

$679,657 $679,657
$6,234,974 17,358,120
536,282 $24,129,376
$1,940,222

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Department of Public Safety

Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Public Safety Training Center State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

Department of Public Safety
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2015 Current Budget
558,051 $2,418,273
$10,886,888 1,300,438 6,752,474
$18,939,800

Changes 0
$80,000

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
558,051
$2,498,273

$0

$10,886,888

0

1,300,438

0

6,752,474

$0

$18,939,800

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Public Service Commission
Department Financial Summary

Public Service Commission
Program/Fund Sources Commission Administration Facility Protection Utilities Regulation SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$1,250,557 2,239,988 5,909,551
$9,400,096 $9,400,096
1,343,100 $1,343,100
8,056,996 $8,056,996

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

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$1,250,557 2,239,988 5,909,551
$9,400,096 $9,400,096
1,343,100 $1,343,100
8,056,996 $8,056,996

Commission Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's
goals.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Utilities Regulation

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, natural gas, and telecommunications companies, approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies, monitor utility system and telecommunications network planning, arbitrate complaints among competitors, provide consumer protection and education, and certify competitive natural gas and telecommunications providers.

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Public Service Commission

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 2015 Current Budget
$8,056,996 $8,056,996
1,343,100 $1,343,100 $9,400,096
FY 2015 Current Budget
$1,167,057 83,500
$1,250,557
$1,008,888 1,231,100
$2,239,988
$5,881,051 28,500
$5,909,551

Changes $0 $0 0 $0 $0

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$8,056,996 $8,056,996
1,343,100 $1,343,100 $9,400,096

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$1,167,057

0

83,500

$0

$1,250,557

$0

$1,008,888

0

1,231,100

$0

$2,239,988

$0

$5,881,051

0

28,500

$0

$5,909,551

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Board of Regents
Department Financial Summary

Board of Regents
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 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 SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$74,411,855 5,785,273
55,549,017 17,749,703
1,078,929 12,902,173
5,316,750 4,837,326 319,641,909 1,214,913 2,560,040 28,569,119
37,532,484 25,526,120 11,549,268
5,040,787 6,063,063,972
2,618,043 14,893,117 $6,689,840,798
2,329,780 14,690,162
$17,019,942 $6,706,860,740
4,767,772,976 $4,767,772,976
1,939,087,764 $1,939,087,764

Changes $0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 5,401,453
0 0 0 0 0 $5,401,453
0 0
$0 $5,401,453
0 $0 5,401,453 $5,401,453

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$74,411,855 5,785,273
55,549,017 17,749,703
1,078,929 12,902,173
5,316,750 4,837,326 319,641,909 1,214,913 2,560,040 28,569,119
37,532,484 30,927,573 11,549,268
5,040,787 6,063,063,972
2,618,043 14,893,117 $6,695,242,251
2,329,780 14,690,162
$17,019,942 $6,712,262,193
4,767,772,976 $4,767,772,976
1,944,489,217 $1,944,489,217

Agricultural Experiment Station
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve production, processing, new product development, food safety, storage, and marketing to increase profitability and global competitiveness of Georgia's agribusiness.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Board of Regents
Department Financial Summary

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Enterprise Innovation Institute

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to advise Georgia manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and government officials on best business practices and technology-driven economic development, and to provide the state share to federal incentive and assistance programs for entrepreneurs and innovative businesses.

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Board of Regents
Department Financial Summary

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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.

$0

Total Change

$0

Georgia Tech Research Institute
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding to laboratories and research centers affiliated with the Georgia Institute of Technology whose scientific, engineering, industrial, or policy research promotes economic development, health, and safety in Georgia.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Board of Regents
Department Financial Summary
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. No change. Total Change
Public Libraries Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to award grants from the Public Library Fund, promote literacy,
and provide library services that facilitate access to information for all Georgians regardless of geographic location or special needs. Recommended Change: 1. No change. 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 to provide clinical trials on cannabidiol for children with medication resistant epilepsy. 2. Provide funds to establish the Georgia Film Academy through a cooperative partnership between the
University System and the Technical College System. Total Change
Regents Central Office Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to institutions of the
University System of Georgia and to fund membership in the Southern Regional Education Board. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Skidaway Institute of Oceanography Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine
and ocean science and aquatic environments. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
$4,885,853 515,600
$5,401,453
$0 $0
$0 $0

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Board of Regents
Department Financial Summary

Teaching
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds to the Board of Regents for annual allocations to University System of Georgia institutions for student instruction and to establish and operate other initiatives that promote, support, or extend student learning.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and distribute high quality programs and
services that educate, inform, and entertain audiences, and enrich the quality of their lives.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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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 2015 Current Budget
$1,939,087,764 $1,939,087,764
4,767,772,976 $4,767,772,976 $6,706,860,740
FY 2015 Current Budget
$36,858,936 37,552,919
$74,411,855
$5,785,273 $5,785,273
$30,465,088 25,083,929
$55,549,017
$7,274,703 10,475,000 $17,749,703
$502,941 575,988
$1,078,929
$2,651,747 10,250,426 $12,902,173
$4,627,469 689,281
$5,316,750
$4,837,326 $4,837,326
$5,629,947 314,011,962 $319,641,909
$728,632 486,281
$1,214,913
$1,214,511

Changes $5,401,453 $5,401,453 0 $0 $5,401,453

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$1,944,489,217 $1,944,489,217
4,767,772,976 $4,767,772,976 $6,712,262,193

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$36,858,936

0

37,552,919

$0

$74,411,855

$0

$5,785,273

$0

$5,785,273

$0

$30,465,088

0

25,083,929

$0

$55,549,017

$0

$7,274,703

0

10,475,000

$0

$17,749,703

$0

$502,941

0

575,988

$0

$1,078,929

$0

$2,651,747

0

10,250,426

$0

$12,902,173

$0

$4,627,469

0

689,281

$0

$5,316,750

$0

$4,837,326

$0

$4,837,326

$0

$5,629,947

0

314,011,962

$0

$319,641,909

$0

$728,632

0

486,281

$0

$1,214,913

$0

$1,214,511

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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 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 2015 Current Budget
1,345,529 $2,560,040
$28,569,119 $28,569,119
$32,310,084 5,222,400
$37,532,484
$25,526,120 $25,526,120
$11,549,268 $11,549,268
$1,240,167 3,800,620
$5,040,787
$1,729,907,930 4,333,156,042
$6,063,063,972
$2,618,043 $2,618,043
$393,117 14,500,000 $14,893,117
$2,329,780 $2,329,780
$14,690,162 $14,690,162

Changes 0
$0

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
1,345,529
$2,560,040

$0

$28,569,119

$0

$28,569,119

$0

$32,310,084

0

5,222,400

$0

$37,532,484

$5,401,453 $5,401,453

$30,927,573 $30,927,573

$0

$11,549,268

$0

$11,549,268

$0

$1,240,167

0

3,800,620

$0

$5,040,787

$0

$1,729,907,930

0

4,333,156,042

$0

$6,063,063,972

$0

$2,618,043

$0

$2,618,043

$0

$393,117

0

14,500,000

$0

$14,893,117

$0

$2,329,780

$0

$2,329,780

$0

$14,690,162

$0

$14,690,162

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Department of Revenue

Department of Revenue
Department Financial Summary

Department of Revenue
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 SUBTOTAL State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$13,623,778 7,916,507
14,072,351 1,250,000 6,314,719 6,184,126
12,859,059 18,380,959
3,892,721 13,398,047 52,885,327
3,064,001 24,710,887 $178,552,482 $178,552,482
819,087 $819,087 177,299,612
433,783 $177,733,395

Changes $0 0
15,000,000 0 0 0
(1,630,557) 0 0 0 0 0 0
$13,369,443 $13,369,443
0 $0 13,369,443
0 $13,369,443

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$13,623,778 7,916,507
29,072,351 1,250,000 6,314,719 6,184,126
11,228,502 18,380,959
3,892,721 13,398,047 52,885,327
3,064,001 24,710,887 $191,921,925 $191,921,925
819,087 $819,087 190,669,055
433,783 $191,102,838

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Department Financial Summary

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. Increase funds for Forestland Protection Act grant reimbursements.

Total Change

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:
1. No change. Total Change

Local Government Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local tax officials with the administration of state tax
laws and administer the unclaimed property unit. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer share of FICA
to local tax officials. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for the liability on local tax officials' retirement benefits to meet projected expenditures.
Total Change

$15,000,000 $15,000,000
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
($1,630,557) ($1,630,557)

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Department of Revenue
Department Financial Summary
Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish motor vehicle ownership by maintaining title and
registration records and validate rebuilt vehicles for road-worthiness for new title issuance. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Office of Special Investigations Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities
involving department efforts. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
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. No change. Total Change
Tax Compliance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on
delinquent accounts. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Tax Policy Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct all administrative appeals of tax assessments; draft
regulations for taxes collected by the department; support the State Board of Equalization; and draft letter rulings and provide research and analysis related to all tax law and policy inquiries. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
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. No change. Total Change
State of Georgia's Budget Report Amended FY 2015

$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
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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 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 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 TOTAL FUNDS
Office of Special Investigations State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Revenue Processing State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Tax Compliance State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$177,299,612 433,783
$177,733,395 251,507 567,580
$819,087 $178,552,482
FY 2015 Current Budget
$13,398,198 225,580
$13,623,778
$7,916,507 $7,916,507
$14,072,351 $14,072,351
$1,250,000 $1,250,000
$5,509,429 433,783 251,507 120,000
$6,314,719
$6,184,126 $6,184,126
$12,859,059 $12,859,059
$18,380,959 $18,380,959
$3,892,721 $3,892,721
$13,398,047 $13,398,047
$52,663,327 222,000
$52,885,327

Changes $13,369,443 0 $13,369,443 0 0 $0 $13,369,443

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$190,669,055 433,783
$191,102,838 251,507 567,580
$819,087 $191,921,925

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$13,398,198

0

225,580

$0

$13,623,778

$0

$7,916,507

$0

$7,916,507

$15,000,000 $15,000,000

$29,072,351 $29,072,351

$0

$1,250,000

$0

$1,250,000

$0

$5,509,429

0

433,783

0

251,507

0

120,000

$0

$6,314,719

$0

$6,184,126

$0

$6,184,126

($1,630,557) ($1,630,557)

$11,228,502 $11,228,502

$0

$18,380,959

$0

$18,380,959

$0

$3,892,721

$0

$3,892,721

$0

$13,398,047

$0

$13,398,047

$0

$52,663,327

0

222,000

$0

$52,885,327

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Department of Revenue

Tax Policy State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Technology Support Services State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

Department of Revenue
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2015 Current Budget
$3,064,001 $3,064,001
$24,710,887 $24,710,887

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$3,064,001

$0

$3,064,001

$0

$24,710,887

$0

$24,710,887

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Secretary of State
Department Financial Summary

Secretary of State
Program/Fund Sources Corporations Elections Office Administration Professional Licensing Boards Securities SUBTOTAL (Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Georgia Commission on the Holocaust Real Estate Commission SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES) Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$3,815,610 5,361,157 5,995,705 7,632,600 654,458
$23,459,530
278,600 2,948,690 $3,227,290 $26,686,820
85,000 4,723,849 $4,808,849 21,877,971 $21,877,971

Changes $0
173,119 0 0 0
$173,119
0 0 $0 $173,119
0 0 $0 173,119 $173,119

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$3,815,610 5,534,276 5,995,705 7,632,600 654,458
$23,632,649
278,600 2,948,690 $3,227,290 $26,859,939
85,000 4,723,849 $4,808,849 22,051,090 $22,051,090

Corporations Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to accept and review filings made pursuant to statutes; to issue
certifications of records on file; and to provide general information to the public on all filed entities.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Elections

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer all duties imposed upon the Secretary of State by providing all required filing and public information services, performing all certification and commissioning duties required by law, and assisting candidates, local governments, and citizens in interpreting and complying with all election, voter registration, and financial disclosure laws.

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for four positions and operating expenses.

Total Change

$173,119 $173,119

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Secretary of State
Department Financial Summary

Professional Licensing Boards Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by supporting all
operations of Boards which license professions.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Securities

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Georgia Securities Act, the Georgia Charitable Solicitations Act, and the Georgia Cemetery Act. Functions under each act include registration, examinations, investigation, and administrative enforcement actions.

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Real Estate Commission
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for real estate brokers and salespersons, and provide administrative support to the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board in their administration of the Real Estate Appraisal.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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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 2015 Current Budget
$21,877,971 $21,877,971
85,000 $85,000 4,723,849 $4,723,849 $26,686,820
FY 2015 Current Budget
$40,514 3,775,096 $3,815,610
$5,226,157 85,000 50,000
$5,361,157
$5,980,705 15,000
$5,995,705
$6,818,847 813,753
$7,632,600
$604,458 50,000
$654,458
$258,600 20,000
$278,600
$2,948,690 $2,948,690

Changes $173,119 $173,119 0 $0 0 $0 $173,119

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$22,051,090 $22,051,090
85,000 $85,000 4,723,849 $4,723,849 $26,859,939

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$40,514

0

3,775,096

$0

$3,815,610

$173,119 0 0
$173,119

$5,399,276 85,000 50,000
$5,534,276

$0

$5,980,705

0

15,000

$0

$5,995,705

$0

$6,818,847

0

813,753

$0

$7,632,600

$0

$604,458

0

50,000

$0

$654,458

$0

$258,600

0

20,000

$0

$278,600

$0

$2,948,690

$0

$2,948,690

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State Soil and Water Conservation Commission

State Soil and Water Conservation Commission
Department Financial Summary

State Soil and Water Conservation Commission
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 Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$724,705 1,623,127 1,897,082
98,502 133,720 $4,477,136 $4,477,136
359,145 1,497,919 $1,857,064 2,620,072 $2,620,072

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

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$724,705 1,623,127 1,897,082
98,502 133,720 $4,477,136 $4,477,136
359,145 1,497,919 $1,857,064 2,620,072 $2,620,072

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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State Soil and Water Conservation Commission
Department Financial Summary

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$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 2015 Current Budget
$2,620,072 $2,620,072
359,145 $359,145 1,497,919 $1,497,919 $4,477,136
FY 2015 Current Budget
$724,705 $724,705
$240,208 192,737
1,190,182 $1,623,127
$1,422,937 166,408 307,737
$1,897,082
$98,502 $98,502
$133,720 $133,720

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

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$2,620,072 $2,620,072
359,145 $359,145 1,497,919 $1,497,919 $4,477,136

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$724,705

$0

$724,705

$0

$240,208

0

192,737

0

1,190,182

$0

$1,623,127

$0

$1,422,937

0

166,408

0

307,737

$0

$1,897,082

$0

$98,502

$0

$98,502

$0

$133,720

$0

$133,720

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Georgia Student Finance Commission
Department Financial Summary

Georgia Student Finance Commission
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 Safety Memorial Grant REACH Georgia Scholarship Tuition Equalization Grants SUBTOTAL (Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Nonpublic Postsecondary Education
Commission SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES) Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL Lottery Funds State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$10,501,645 785,250
1,094,862 800,000
8,374,069 1,930,296 109,059,989 47,916,330 446,598,286 19,000,000 10,000,000 2,000,000
875,000 376,761 2,000,000 21,119,952 $682,432,440
787,683
$787,683 $683,220,123
713,673 $713,673 633,648,020 48,858,430 $682,506,450

Changes $5,802,134 138,750 67,749 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 240,940 362,500 0 0 0 $6,612,073
0
$0 $6,612,073
0 $0
0 6,612,073 $6,612,073

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$16,303,779 924,000
1,162,611 800,000
8,374,069 1,930,296 109,059,989 47,916,330 446,598,286 19,000,000 10,000,000 2,240,940 1,237,500
376,761 2,000,000 21,119,952 $689,044,513
787,683
$787,683 $689,832,196
713,673 $713,673 633,648,020 55,470,503 $689,118,523

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

$5,802,134 $5,802,134

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Georgia Student Finance Commission
Department Financial Summary
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. Increase funds to meet the projected need. Total Change
Georgia Military College Scholarship Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend
Georgia Military College, thereby strengthening Georgia's National Guard with their membership. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to meet the projected need. Total Change
HERO Scholarship Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to members of the
Georgia National Guard and U.S. Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses and children of such members. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
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: 1. No change. 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

$138,750 $138,750
$67,749 $67,749
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0

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Georgia Student Finance Commission
Department Financial Summary

HOPE Grant Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students seeking a diploma or certificate at
a public postsecondary institution.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate
or baccalaureate degree at an eligible private postsecondary institution.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate
or baccalaureate degree at an eligible public postsecondary institution.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Georgia Student Finance Commission
Department Financial Summary

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. Increase funds to meet the projected need.
Total Change

Public Safety Memorial Grant

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to the children of Georgia law enforcement officers, fire fighters, EMTs, correctional officers, and prison guards who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, to attend a public postsecondary institution in the State of Georgia.

Recommended Change:

Other Changes 1. Reflect a change in the program name.

Total Change

REACH Georgia Scholarship Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide needs-based scholarships to selected students
participating in the REACH Georgia mentorship and scholarship program, which encourages and supports academically promising middle and high school students in their educational pursuits. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

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

$240,940 $240,940
$362,500 $362,500
Yes $0
$0 $0
$0 $0

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Georgia Student Finance Commission
Department Financial Summary

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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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 Lottery Funds TOTAL FUNDS
North Ga. Military Scholarship Grants State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$48,858,430 633,648,020 $682,506,450
713,673 $713,673 $683,220,123
FY 2015 Current Budget
$10,501,645 $10,501,645
$785,250 $785,250
$1,094,862 $1,094,862
$800,000 $800,000
$8,143,119 230,950
$8,374,069
$1,930,296 $1,930,296
$109,059,989 $109,059,989
$47,916,330 $47,916,330
$446,598,286 $446,598,286
$19,000,000 $19,000,000
$9,000,000 1,000,000
$10,000,000
$1,517,277 482,723
$2,000,000

Changes $6,612,073 0 $6,612,073 0 $0 $6,612,073

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$55,470,503 633,648,020 $689,118,523
713,673 $713,673 $689,832,196

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$5,802,134 $5,802,134

$16,303,779 $16,303,779

$138,750 $138,750

$924,000 $924,000

$67,749 $67,749

$1,162,611 $1,162,611

$0

$800,000

$0

$800,000

$0

$8,143,119

0

230,950

$0

$8,374,069

$0

$1,930,296

$0

$1,930,296

$0

$109,059,989

$0

$109,059,989

$0

$47,916,330

$0

$47,916,330

$0

$446,598,286

$0

$446,598,286

$0

$19,000,000

$0

$19,000,000

$0

$9,000,000

0

1,000,000

$0

$10,000,000

$240,940 0
$240,940

$1,758,217 482,723
$2,240,940

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Georgia Student Finance Commission
Program Budget Financial Summary

North Georgia ROTC Grants State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Public Safety Memorial 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 2015 Current Budget
$875,000 $875,000
$376,761 $376,761
$2,000,000 $2,000,000
$21,119,952 $21,119,952
$787,683 $787,683

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$362,500 $362,500

$1,237,500 $1,237,500

$0

$376,761

$0

$376,761

$0

$2,000,000

$0

$2,000,000

$0

$21,119,952

$0

$21,119,952

$0

$787,683

$0

$787,683

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Teachers Retirement System

Teachers Retirement System
Department Financial Summary

Teachers Retirement System
Program/Fund Sources Local/Floor COLA System Administration SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$412,000 34,356,709 $34,768,709 $34,768,709
34,356,709 $34,356,709
412,000 $412,000

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

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$412,000 34,356,709 $34,768,709 $34,768,709
34,356,709 $34,356,709
412,000 $412,000

Local/Floor COLA
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirees from local retirement systems a minimum allowance upon retirement (Floor) and a post-retirement benefit adjustment (COLA) whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retired under TRS.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

System Administration
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, including paying retiree benefits, investing retirement funds, accounting for the status and contributions of active and inactive members, counseling members, and processing refunds.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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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 2015 Current Budget
$412,000 $412,000 34,356,709 $34,356,709 $34,768,709
FY 2015 Current Budget
$412,000 $412,000
$34,356,709 $34,356,709

Changes $0 $0 0 $0 $0

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$412,000 $412,000 34,356,709 $34,356,709 $34,768,709

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$412,000

$0

$412,000

$0

$34,356,709

$0

$34,356,709

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Technical College System of Georgia

Technical College System of Georgia
Department Financial Summary

Technical College System of Georgia
Program/Fund Sources Adult Education Departmental Administration Quick Start and Customized Services Technical Education SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$39,378,058 8,788,091
23,074,241 689,238,790 $760,479,180 $760,479,180
80,482,813 348,141,463 $428,624,276 331,854,904 $331,854,904

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

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$39,378,058 8,788,091
23,074,241 689,238,790 $760,479,180 $760,479,180
80,482,813 348,141,463 $428,624,276 331,854,904 $331,854,904

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:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Technical College System of Georgia
Department Financial Summary

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Technical College System of Georgia

Technical College System of Georgia
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
Adult Education State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Departmental Administration State General Funds 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 2015 Current Budget
$331,854,904 $331,854,904
80,482,813 $80,482,813 348,141,463 $348,141,463 $760,479,180
FY 2015 Current Budget
$14,311,851 18,428,331 6,637,876
$39,378,058
$8,478,091 310,000
$8,788,091
$12,843,082 441,458
9,789,701 $23,074,241
$296,221,880 61,613,024
331,403,886 $689,238,790

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

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$331,854,904 $331,854,904
80,482,813 $80,482,813 348,141,463 $348,141,463 $760,479,180

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$14,311,851

0

18,428,331

0

6,637,876

$0

$39,378,058

$0

$8,478,091

0

310,000

$0

$8,788,091

$0

$12,843,082

0

441,458

0

9,789,701

$0

$23,074,241

$0

$296,221,880

0

61,613,024

0

331,403,886

$0

$689,238,790

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Department of Transportation
Department Financial Summary

Department of Transportation
Program/Fund Sources Capital Construction Projects Capital Maintenance Projects Construction Administration Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting Departmental Administration Intermodal Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants Local Road Assistance Administration Planning Routine Maintenance Traffic Management and Control SUBTOTAL (Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Payments to State Road and Tollway
Authority SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES) Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL Motor Fuel Funds State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$1,193,946,605 244,129,109 151,172,428 13,147,574 67,219,569 82,672,078 122,470,000 96,597,611 16,947,030 224,745,465 91,401,257
$2,304,448,726
242,370,485
$242,370,485 $2,546,819,211
1,593,146,310 89,566,703
$1,682,713,013 849,077,721 15,028,477
$864,106,198

Changes $0 0 0 0 0
(29,111) 0 0 0
4,382,231 0
$4,353,120
0
$0 $4,353,120
0 0 $0 4,382,231 (29,111) $4,353,120

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$1,193,946,605 244,129,109 151,172,428 13,147,574 67,219,569 82,642,967 122,470,000 96,597,611 16,947,030 229,127,696 91,401,257
$2,308,801,846
242,370,485
$242,370,485 $2,551,172,331
1,593,146,310 89,566,703
$1,682,713,013 853,459,952 14,999,366
$868,459,318

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

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Department of Transportation

Department of Transportation
Department Financial Summary

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:

1. No change. Total Change

Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, and traffic data
in accordance with state and federal law in order to provide current and accurate information for planning and public awareness needs. Recommended Change:
1. No change. 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:
1. No change. 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. Reduce funds for one-time expenses incurred in FY 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

$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
($29,111) ($29,111)
$0 $0

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Department of Transportation
Department Financial Summary

Local Road Assistance Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide technical and financial assistance to local
governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Planning
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop the state transportation improvement program and the state-wide strategic transportation plan, and coordinate transportation policies, planning, and programs related to design, construction, maintenance, operations, and financing of transportation.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. Increase funds for additional service agreements.

Total Change

$4,382,231 $4,382,231

Traffic Management and Control

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide by conducting traffic engineering studies for traffic safety planning, permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads, providing motorist assistance and traffic information through the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program and Intelligent Transportation System, and conducting inspections, repairs, and installations of traffic signals.

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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:

Other Changes

1. Utilize existing funds of $5,594,170 in the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank program for debt

Yes

service due in FY 2016.

Total Change

$0

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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 Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Capital Maintenance Projects Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction Other Funds 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

FY 2015 Current Budget
$15,028,477 849,077,721 $864,106,198 1,526,284,941
66,861,369 $1,593,146,310
89,566,703 $89,566,703 $2,546,819,211
FY 2015 Current Budget
$213,393,476 925,252,699
55,300,430 $1,193,946,605
$60,560,150 183,218,385
350,574 $244,129,109
$81,565,819 68,642,990
963,619 $151,172,428
$2,815,060 10,270,257
62,257 $13,147,574
$55,480,776 10,839,823
898,970 $67,219,569
$15,028,477 66,861,369 782,232
$82,672,078

Changes ($29,111) 4,382,231
$4,353,120 0

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$14,999,366 853,459,952 $868,459,318 1,526,284,941

0 $0
0 $0 $4,353,120

66,861,369 $1,593,146,310
89,566,703 $89,566,703 $2,551,172,331

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$213,393,476

0

925,252,699

0

55,300,430

$0

$1,193,946,605

$0

$60,560,150

0

183,218,385

0

350,574

$0

$244,129,109

$0

$81,565,819

0

68,642,990

0

963,619

$0

$151,172,428

$0

$2,815,060

0

10,270,257

0

62,257

$0

$13,147,574

$0

$55,480,776

0

10,839,823

0

898,970

$0

$67,219,569

($29,111) 0 0
($29,111)

$14,999,366 66,861,369 782,232
$82,642,967

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Department of Transportation
Program Budget Financial Summary

Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL FUNDS
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 2015 Current Budget
$122,470,000 $122,470,000
$4,346,461 91,655,917
595,233 $96,597,611
$2,263,226 14,683,804
$16,947,030
$194,580,109 25,086,452
5,078,904 $224,745,465
$19,756,231 46,110,542
25,534,484 $91,401,257
$91,846,413 150,524,072
$242,370,485

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$122,470,000

$0

$122,470,000

$0

$4,346,461

0

91,655,917

0

595,233

$0

$96,597,611

$0

$2,263,226

0

14,683,804

$0

$16,947,030

$4,382,231 0
0 $4,382,231

$198,962,340 25,086,452
5,078,904 $229,127,696

$0

$19,756,231

0

46,110,542

0

25,534,484

$0

$91,401,257

$0

$91,846,413

0

150,524,072

$0

$242,370,485

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Department of Veterans Service

Department of Veterans Service
Department Financial Summary

Department of Veterans Service
Program/Fund Sources Administration Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes Veterans Benefits SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$1,758,956 732,701
27,805,249 10,885,233 $41,182,139 $41,182,139
16,264,569 4,416,369
$20,680,938 20,501,201
$20,501,201

Changes $0 0
(2,288,441) 0
($2,288,441) ($2,288,441)
(1,144,852) (257,756)
($1,402,608) (885,833)
($885,833)

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$1,758,956 732,701
25,516,808 10,885,233 $38,893,698 $38,893,698
15,119,717 4,158,613
$19,278,330 19,615,368
$19,615,368

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the interment of eligible Georgia Veterans who
served faithfully and honorably in the military service of our country.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. Reduce funds to align budget with the average daily patient census. (Total Funds: ($2,288,441))
Total Change

($885,833) ($885,833)

State of Georgia's Budget Report Amended FY 2015

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Department of Veterans Service
Department Financial Summary

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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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 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 2015 Current Budget
$20,501,201 $20,501,201
16,264,569 $16,264,569
4,416,369 $4,416,369 $41,182,139
FY 2015 Current Budget
$1,758,956 $1,758,956
$554,697 178,004
$732,701
$11,929,755 13,459,125 2,416,369
$27,805,249
$6,257,793 2,627,440 2,000,000
$10,885,233

Changes ($885,833) ($885,833) (1,144,852)
($1,144,852) (257,756)
($257,756) ($2,288,441)

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$19,615,368 $19,615,368
15,119,717 $15,119,717
4,158,613 $4,158,613 $38,893,698

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$1,758,956

$0

$1,758,956

$0

$554,697

0

178,004

$0

$732,701

($885,833) (1,144,852)
(257,756) ($2,288,441)

$11,043,922 12,314,273 2,158,613
$25,516,808

$0

$6,257,793

0

2,627,440

0

2,000,000

$0

$10,885,233

State of Georgia's Budget Report Amended FY 2015

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State Board of Workers' Compensation
Department Financial Summary

State Board of Workers' Compensation
Program/Fund Sources Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws Board Administration SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$12,444,175 10,609,373
$23,053,548 $23,053,548
523,832 $523,832 22,529,716 $22,529,716

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

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$12,444,175 10,609,373
$23,053,548 $23,053,548
523,832 $523,832 22,529,716 $22,529,716

Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the
Georgia Workers' Compensation law.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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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 2015 Current Budget
$22,529,716 $22,529,716
523,832 $523,832 $23,053,548
FY 2015 Current Budget
$11,985,822 458,353
$12,444,175
$10,543,894 65,479
$10,609,373

Changes $0 $0 0 $0 $0

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$22,529,716 $22,529,716
523,832 $523,832 $23,053,548

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

$0

$11,985,822

0

458,353

$0

$12,444,175

$0

$10,543,894

0

65,479

$0

$10,609,373

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Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
Department Financial Summary

Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
Program/Fund Sources GO Bonds Issued GO Bonds New SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Recovery Funds SUBTOTAL Motor Fuel Funds State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$1,036,463,536 98,758,085
$1,135,221,621 $1,135,221,621
18,260,833 $18,260,833 156,679,813 960,280,975 $1,116,960,788

Changes ($33,815,968) 0
($33,815,968) ($33,815,968)
0 $0 (12,807,174) (21,008,794) ($33,815,968)

Amended FY 2015 Program Summary

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$1,002,647,568 98,758,085
$1,101,405,653 $1,101,405,653
18,260,833 $18,260,833 143,872,639 939,272,181 $1,083,144,820

GO Bonds Issued Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Replace $12,807,174 in motor fuel funds with state general funds for debt service on road and bridge
projects. (Total Funds: $0) 2. Reduce funds for debt service to reflect savings associated with refundings and favorable rates
received in recent bond sales. Total Change
Motor Fuel Funds 3. Replace $12,807,174 in motor fuel funds with state general funds for debt service on road and bridge
projects. (Total Funds: $0) Total Change

$12,807,174 (33,815,968) ($21,008,794)
($12,807,174) ($12,807,174)

GO Bonds New Recommended Change:

Other Changes

1. Transfer authorization for $1,350,000 in 5-year taxable bonds for equipment for the Athens and Tifton

Yes

Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories (HB 744, Bond #113, page 134, line 4017) from the Department of

Agriculture to the Board of Regents.

Total Change

$0

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Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
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 Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2015 Current Budget
$960,280,975 156,679,813
$1,116,960,788 18,260,833
$18,260,833 $1,135,221,621
FY 2015 Current Budget
$863,448,490 154,754,213 18,260,833
$1,036,463,536
$96,832,485 1,925,600
$98,758,085

Changes ($21,008,794) (12,807,174)
($33,815,968) 0
$0 ($33,815,968)

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation
$939,272,181 143,872,639
$1,083,144,820 18,260,833
$18,260,833 $1,101,405,653

Changes

Amended FY 2015 Recommendation

($21,008,794) (12,807,174) 0
($33,815,968)

$842,439,696 141,947,039 18,260,833
$1,002,647,568

$0

$96,832,485

0

1,925,600

$0

$98,758,085

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