The Governor's budget report, fiscal year 2016

THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET REPORT Fiscal Year 2016
Governor Nathan Deal

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THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET REPORT
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FISCAL YEAR 2016
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 Revenues: FY 2012-FY 2014 and Estimated FY 2015-FY 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Georgia Estimated Revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Summary of Appropriations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Summary of Appropriations: By Policy Area . . . . . . . 17 State Funds by Policy Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Expenditures and Appropriations: State Funds . . . . 21 Expenditures and Appropriations: Total Funds . . . . 23 State Funds Surplus by Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 State Debt Service as a Percentage of Prior Year Net Treasury Receipts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Revenue Shortfall Reserve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Lottery Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Tobacco Settlement Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Motor Fuel Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Salary Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Summary of Statewide Budget Changes . . . . . . . . . . 33 Summary of Motor Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Department of Justice Settlement Agreement Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Olmstead Related Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Georgia Tax Expenditure Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Summary of Programs for Zero Based Budgeting Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Department Summaries
Legislative Georgia Senate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Georgia House of Representatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 General Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Department of Audits and Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Judicial Court of Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Judicial Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Juvenile Courts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Prosecuting Attorneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Superior Courts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Supreme Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Executive State Accounting Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Department of Administrative Services . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Department of Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Department of Banking and Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Department of Community Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Department of Community Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Department of Corrections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Department of Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Department of Driver Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Department of Economic Development . . . . . . . . . 175 Department of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Employees' Retirement System of Georgia. . . . . . . 200 Georgia Forestry Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Office of the Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 Department of Human Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Commissioner of Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 Georgia Bureau of Investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Department of Juvenile Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 Department of Labor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Department of Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Department of Natural Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 State Board of Pardons and Paroles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 State Properties Commission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 Public Defender Standards Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Department of Public Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Department of Public Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 Public Service Commission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322 Board of Regents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 Department of Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Secretary of State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 State Soil and Water Conservation Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 Georgia Student Finance Commission . . . . . . . . . . . 367 Teachers Retirement System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 Technical College System of Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . 385 Department of Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392 Department of Veterans Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403 State Board of Workers' Compensation . . . . . . . . . . 410 Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416
Appendices
Statement of Financial Condition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427 State Expenditure Projections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428 Georgia Economic Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429 Georgia Economic Report Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431 Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433

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Introduction

Introduction

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Governor's Letter

Budget Highlights

Budget Highlights
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2016

Governor's Recommendation for FY 2016
EDUCATED GEORGIA BudgetHighlights
K-12 Public Schools $239,647,550 for enrollment growth and training and experience to recognize a 1.35% increase in enrollment, bringing the total number of fulltime equivalent (FTE) students funded in FY 2016 to over 1.72 million students and over 121,000 teachers and administrators.
$280 million in additional funds for school systems through the Quality Basic Education (QBE) program to increase instructional days, reduce teacher furloughs, or enhance teacher salaries. These funds will provide local school districts with the resources and flexibility to address the most critical needs of their students and teachers.
$11,364,325 for the QBE Equalization program to assist low wealth school systems.
$9,556,510 adjustment to the QBE Local Five Mill Share program to provide for school systems with a reduction in local property tax revenue.

$12,000,000 in bonds for major repairs, improvements, renovations, and equipment at Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) program facilities.
$9,500,000 in bonds for construction projects at the FFA/FCCLA center in Covington.
Department of Early Care and Learning $3,036,817 in additional lottery funds to provide two additional teacher planning days to move from eight to 10 total teacher planning days.
$1,440,000 in additional lottery funds to provide 60 additional classes in the Summer Transition Program for additional instruction and transition services to low income eligible rising Pre-Kindergarteners and Kindergarteners.
Governor's Office of Student Achievement $2,500,000 in additional funds for the Georgia Innovation Fund to award grants to local school systems to implement and disseminate innovative programs in public education.

$2,438,684 for statewide support for teacher/leader effectiveness measure implementation and school improvement.
$1,600,000 for the E-Rate program to increase bandwidth to school systems statewide from 3 mbps to 100 mbps.
$1,067,328 to develop and implement rigorous statewide assessments and end of course tests aligned with state standards.
$230,035,000 for construction, renovation, and equipment and $20 million for buses in bonds for local school systems and state schools.

$10,397,097 for strategic statewide professional development initiatives for teachers.
University System $51,929,715 for resident instruction to reflect an increase in credit hour enrollment, square footage, and employer contributions for health and retirement benefits at University System institutions.
$2,565,600 in additional operating funds to continue the establishment and development of the Georgia Film Academy through a cooperative partnership between the University System and the Technical College System.

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Budget Highlights
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2016

$1,000,000 for advanced manufacturing education and research initiatives at Georgia Southern University.
$485,000 for operating costs for the Military and Academic Training Center in Warner Robins.
$197,775,000 in bonds for new capital projects as well as major repairs and renovations at all USG institutions.
$1,500,000 in bonds for the construction of the new Villa Rica Public Library.
Student Finance $16,762,127 in additional lottery funds to provide a 3% increase in the award amount for HOPE (public and private schools) scholarships and grants over FY 2014.
$10,890,394 in state funds for growth in the Accel dual enrollment program.
$6,000,000 in additional lottery funds to expand the Low Interest Loan program for Georgia residents attending a qualifying Georgia institution of higher learning.
Technical College System of Georgia $1,214,337 for maintenance and repair of additional square footage at system schools.
$19,880,000 in bonds for new capital projects, as well as repairs, renovations, and equipment at all TCSG institutions.
$2,500,000 in bonds for the purchase of equipment for Quickstart projects statewide.
Teachers Retirement System $94,116,110 to fully fund the annual required contribution for the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) in order to continue fiscal soundness and sustainability.

HEALTHY GEORGIA
Community Health A reduction of $25,573,308 in state general funds for Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids. Total includes $42.7 million in new funding for baseline expense growth, an additional $54.8 million for new expenses associated with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), $22.8 million for expenses associated with new Hepatitis C drugs, a $153.9 million reduction to state funds to offset an increase in the federal financial participation rate, $12.1 million for start-up expense associated with the implementation of a new voluntary case management program for the Aged, Blind and Disabled (ABD) population, $8.7 million to increase nursing home reimbursement rates, removal of $4.8 million for one-time expenses associated with the transition of foster children to managed care in FY 2015, and the transfer of $8.0 million from Medicaid benefits to Morehouse School of Medicine Operating Grant to replace federal funds.
$3,306,583 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.
$172,768 in new state funds for 11 new residency slots in primary care specialties. In total, budget provides for 20 new residency slots for hospitals in Gwinnett and Clarke counties.
Human Services $35,422,727 for child welfare services includes $7.5 million in state funds for 175 additional new case workers to manage increasing child abuse and neglect caseloads, $14.8 million to annualize funding for 103 caseworkers and cost associated with the increased number of children in state custody, and $12.7 million

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Budget Highlights
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2016

in new state funds for improvements to the delivery of and diesel mechanics and welding vocational

child welfare services.

programs.

Budget Highlights

$693,333 for 11 new adult protective service caseworkers to manage increased elder abuse and neglect caseloads.
Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities $12,430,214 to annualize fifth year funding for the Settlement Agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice. Included is $3.2 million of new funding for intensive support coordination services for individuals with developmental disabilities transitioning from institutional to community placements.
Public Health $1,388,991 in new state funds to continue to hold counties harmless during the phase-in of the revised grant-in-aid funding formula.
SAFE GEORGIA
Corrections $840,075 for five community coordinators, five counselors, one supervisor, and a housing coordinator to support the Governor's Office of Transition, Support, and Reentry.
$830,815 (Total Funds: $5,167,584) for the Reentry Housing Program to provide a short term housing subsidy for high risk offenders who are at risk of homelessness.
$2,572,530 to provide new Hepatitis C drugs and treatment.
$12,169,942 to create two charter high schools within the state prison system, GED Fast Track and Learning Centers across all facilities, private prison education incentives, and 48 new positions to enhance academic

$12,058,092 to create a new correctional officer position type at close security and special mission prisons to increase the base salary amount in order to improve recruitment and retention of staff in these prison types.
$30,355,000 in new bond funding for facility repairs and improvements and security upgrades statewide, including $6,800,000 dedicated to the hardening of eight prisons and 112 vehicles.
Defense $6,960,000 in new bond funding for facility repairs and improvements, including $6,000,000 to create a new Youth Challenge Academy in Milledgeville.
Georgia Bureau of Investigation $480,084 to increase the base salary of medical examiner positions in order to remain competitive with neighboring states and localities for these positions.
$11,060,000 in new bond funding for facility repairs and vehicles, including $6,680,000 dedicated to design and construction of a new morgue facility at headquarters.
Juvenile Justice $1,841,474 to annualize 77 positions and operating expenses for the Bill Ireland Youth Detention Center which will open in January 2015.
$28,735,000 in new bond funding for facility repairs and improvements statewide, including $15,600,000 to replace a RYDC that is over 40 years old.
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council $3,880,000 for the expansion of accountability courts, a transportation pilot with the Department of

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Corrections, and to provide fidelity reviews of mental health providers. An additional $1,120,000 to expand community based Juvenile Incentive Grants.
Public Safety $6,100,000 to replace other funds from a contract with SRTA to provide increased State Patrol presence in the metro-Atlanta counties.
$2,357,184 for personal services to address trooper promotion costs and increased operating expenses due to improved trooper retention.
$1,008,433 to the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council to replace other funds generated by registration and renewal fees and for one investigator, two certification specialists, and one hearing officer to address growing workload.
$11,525,000 in new bond funding to replace 187 state patrol vehicles, 10 motor carrier compliance vehicles, equipment, and for facility repairs and renovations.
RESPONSIBLE & EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT
Employees' Retirement System $45,652,174 to fully fund the annual required contribution for the Employees' Retirement System in order to continue fiscal soundness and sustainability.

rent for the Sandy Springs Customer Service Center location.
$1,500,315 to increase the base salary for driver examiners and managers at Customer Service Centers to improve recruitment and retention.
Labor $398,919 to support the Customized Recruitment initiative to assist with additional economic development efforts.
Public Defenders' Standards Council $4,000,000 to fully fund contracts for conflict cases.
GROWING GEORGIA
Natural Resources $300,000 for non-game conservation projects focused on at-risk species assessment and recovery.
$2,610,000 in existing funds to continue water-related studies and Regional Plan updates.
$5,000,000 in new bond funding to finish the construction of the Youth and Learning Center for the Jekyll Island State Park Authority.

$119,000 to fully fund the annual required contribution for the Public School Employees Retirement System and $96,161 to fully fund the annual required contribution for the Georgia Military Pension Fund System in order to continue fiscal soundness and sustainability.
Driver Services $2,113,732 for personal services and operating funds for the new Customer Service Centers in Fayetteville, Cobb, and Paulding counties, a new commercial driver's license testing pad in West Georgia, and for

MOBILE GEORGIA
Transportation $17,498,793 in additional motor fuel funds for road and bridge projects based on anticipated collections and debt service savings, including $5,922,309 for the I285/GA 400 interchange project.
EMPLOYEE PAY PACKAGE $27,721,953 for performance incentives for highperforming employees and employee recruitment and retention initiatives.

Budget Highlights
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2016

$14,170,805 to address employee recruitment and retention needs in strategic job classifications.
$10,000,000 for the Board of Regents to recruit and retain faculty.

ZERO BASED BUDGETING Zero Based Budget (ZBB) review of 48 programs or approximately 15% of all budgetary programs totaling $1,365,140,365.

Budget Highlights

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Financial Summaries

Financial Summaries

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

Georgia Revenues: FY 2012-FY 2014 and Estimated FY 2015-FY 2016

Georgia Revenues: FY 2012-FY 2014 and Estimated FY 2015-FY 2016

FY 2012 Reported

FY 2013 Reported

FY 2014 Reported

FY 2015 Estimated

FY 2016 Estimated

1. General Funds Taxes: Revenue Income Tax - Individual Income Tax - Corporate Sales and Use Tax-General Motor Fuel Tobacco Taxes Alcoholic Beverages Tax Estate Tax Property Tax Taxes: Other Insurance Premium Tax Motor Vehicle License Tax Title Ad Valorem Tax Total Taxes Interest, Fees and Sales - Dept. of Revenue Interest, Fees and Sales - Treasury Interest on Motor Fuel Deposits Interest on all Other Deposits Regulatory Fees and Sales Banking and Finance Behavioral Health Corrections Human Services Labor Department Natural Resources Public Health Public Service Commission Secretary of State Workers' Compensation All Other Departments Sub-Total Driver Services Driver Services Super Speeder Fine Nursing Home Provider Fees Care Management Organization Fees Hospital Provider Payment Indigent Defense Fees Peace Officers' and Prosecutors' Training Funds Total Regulatory Fees and Sales
2. Total General Funds 3. Lottery Funds 4. Tobacco Settlement Funds 5. Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund 6. Other
Federal Revenues Collected Guaranteed Revenue Debt Interest Payments from Georgia Ports Authority Payments from Georgia Building Authority Payments from Workers' Compensation Payments from DOAS (State Purchasing) National Mortgage Settlement 7. Supplemental Fund Sources Mid-year Adjustment Reserve
TOTAL REVENUES AVAILABLE

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

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

$8,965,572,421 943,806,441
5,125,501,785 1,006,493,364
216,640,134 181,874,583
38,856,854

$9,364,418,000 954,636,000
5,340,192,000 992,162,800 212,635,000 186,149,200
19,000,000

$9,839,041,000 995,534,000
5,593,609,000 998,184,000 208,933,900 190,315,500
7,000,000

309,192,735 308,342,308

329,236,920 457,490,366

$16,144,582,369 $17,064,590,772

$244,372,037

$288,781,506

372,121,805 337,455,825 741,933,576 $17,930,256,787 $325,419,014

381,564,200 342,830,400 779,918,901 $18,573,506,501 $328,223,094

389,055,000 347,238,700 805,362,430 $19,374,273,530 $337,030,995

4,909,203 2,004,448

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

5,169,791 (2,211,426)

5,169,791 (2,211,426)

5,169,791 (2,211,426)

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
41,720,649 25,276,638
$1,125,393,105 $17,269,975,474
$903,224,565 141,139,300 2,333,708

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

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

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

19,871,000 2,100,000
14,200,000 2,750,000
25,650,000 44,000,000 14,802,000
900,000 72,584,000 22,024,573 127,159,450 $346,041,023 $62,000,000 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

272,255,461 40,300,000 24,800,000
$1,273,354,958 $20,647,628,488
$977,772,176 140,814,002 1,458,567

4,243 119,758

2,948 133,736

2,446 98,713

10,038,188 595,934
4,728,320

11,138,188 4,152,893

99,365,105

191,678,066 $18,316,797,048 $19,539,691,059 $20,256,765,495 $21,112,906,096 $21,782,964,314

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FY 2016 Georgia Estimated Revenues

Georgia Estimated Revenues
FY 2016

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Summary of Appropriations

Summary of Appropriations

Summary of Appropriations
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2016

Departments/Agencies

FY 2015 Current Budget

Changes

FY 2016 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

$1,371,628

$10,585,835 18,705,323 10,043,865 34,821,828

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

1,172,131 2,089,415
567,309 4,843,802 7,722,177
306,562

16,207,650 15,550,528
7,596,573 72,044,659 72,631,324 10,554,587

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

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 1,939,087,764 177,733,395

2,048,040 78,470
3,121,066 234,672
15,302,537 191,562
(6,264,338) 47,196,711
634,702 4,382,382 7,029,341 (5,487,555) 549,889,907
210,161 497,360 10,307,827 29,511,164 152,995 19,117,143 5,783,049 528,277 5,620,243 2,850,258 1,726,524 4,886,369 7,817,123 12,046,035 220,402 78,932,715 1,661,116

7,141,801 4,956,583 45,636,660 11,903,731 984,135,962 64,620,515 3,062,325,153 1,195,724,513 10,131,696 67,422,246 376,822,861 30,027,716 8,494,371,582 30,579,930 33,455,992 62,655,805 553,384,471 19,992,187 119,060,297 312,701,460 13,221,081 26,862,605 103,867,181 55,898,069 47,559,033 240,078,001 142,702,911 8,277,398 2,018,020,479 179,394,511

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Summary of Appropriations
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2016

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

FY 2015 Current Budget
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

FY 2016 Recommendation

2,652,693

24,530,664

(2,620,072)

34,806,875

717,313,325

(95,000)

317,000

7,961,283

339,816,187

12,189,768

876,295,966

308,317

20,809,518

(231,974)

22,297,742

72,948,522

1,189,909,310

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

$946,219,694 $21,782,964,314

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

$29,824,124 (1,647,828)
(325,497) 8,038,227
212,713 (2,403,743)

$977,772,176 140,814,002 1,458,567 272,255,461 167,969,114
1,003,353,791

TOTAL STATE GENERAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

$18,306,819,505

$912,521,698 $19,219,341,203

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Summary of Appropriations: By Policy Area

Summary of Appropriations: By Policy Area
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2016

Summary of Appropriations: By Policy Area

Departments/State Agencies

State Funds (Other State General Funds) and Attached Agencies

FY 2015 Current Budget

Changes

FY 2016 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 Tobacco Settlement Funds 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

$34,025 6,995,316 549,889,907 77,799,261
247,158 728,010 158,286 11,892,679 22,828,808
85,388 (95,000) 7,961,283 $678,525,121

$55,527,513 321,295,348 8,494,371,582 1,999,867,083
247,158 3,057,790 14,848,448 59,963,426 656,476,828
873,071 317,000 339,816,187 $11,946,661,434

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

$15,290,410
12,127 (22,818,373)
8,038,227 212,713 20,146 63,472
8,219,477 28,880,664
5,409
625,091 8,130,594
(325,497) 12,026
308,317 $46,674,803

$972,963,290 10,255,138 244,153 673,381
2,448,267,140 109,968,257 272,255,461 167,969,114 1,931,168 2,252,486 59,681,527 516,249,778 6,191,806 232,731 8,505,148 22,205,008 208,529,080 13,717,860 1,458,567 16,372,494 20,809,518
$4,860,733,105

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

$47,196,711 634,702
2,301,743 16,815,400
5,783,049

$1,195,724,513 10,131,696 79,623,226 39,437,071
312,701,460

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Summary of Appropriations: By Policy Area
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2016

Departments/State Agencies State Funds (Other State General 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

FY 2016 Recommendation

1,726,524

55,898,069

10,759,502

124,505,892

16,207

695,864

11,167

3,494,886

1,044,097

2,904,319

215,062

11,101,950

$86,504,164

$1,836,218,946

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

$1,371,628 1,172,131 2,089,415 567,309 4,843,802 7,722,177 306,562 73,706 1,287,362 686,972
74,273
4,197 234,672 4,382,382 210,161 432,822
202,323 23,029
(605,140) (4,675,275)
393,906 25,363 17,917
612,749 13,880,133
152,995 528,277 5,620,243 4,886,369 220,402

$10,585,835 18,705,323 10,043,865 34,821,828 16,207,650 15,550,528 7,596,573 72,044,659 72,631,324 10,554,587 3,817,205 2,637,624 686,972 1,000,000 3,074,020 39,506 843,057 11,903,731 67,422,246 30,579,930 6,504,848 11,062,041 8,556,036 911,295 824,505
2,534,416 695,777 670,679
6,887,089 24,009,119 19,992,187 13,221,081 26,862,605 47,559,033
8,277,398

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Summary of Appropriations: By Policy Area

Summary of Appropriations: By Policy Area
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2016

Departments/State Agencies State Funds (Other State General 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

FY 2016 Recommendation

1,661,116

178,960,728

433,783

2,604,279

21,274,960

5,636

264,236

42,778

2,991,468

(231,974)

22,297,742

$50,824,697

$795,537,489

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

$3,113,825 7,241
117,728
73,834 (3,592,569) (1,894,986)
497,360 2,850,258 (2,620,072) ($1,447,381)

$44,663,142 973,518
32,945,347 20,000,000
348,495 11,326,673 30,027,716
33,455,992 103,867,181
$277,608,064

Mobile Georgia Transportation, Department of Motor Fuel Funds Total

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

($5,309,025) 17,498,793
$12,189,768

$9,719,452 866,576,514 $876,295,966

Debt Management General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Motor Fuel Funds Total

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

$92,851,058 (19,902,536) $72,948,522

$1,053,132,033 136,777,277
$1,189,909,310

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

$946,219,694 $21,782,964,314

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

$29,824,124 (1,647,828)
(325,497) 8,038,227
212,713 (2,403,743)

$977,772,176 140,814,002 1,458,567 272,255,461 167,969,114
1,003,353,791

TOTAL STATE GENERAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

$18,306,819,505

$912,521,698 $19,219,341,203

State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2016

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Governor's Recommendation for FY 2016 State Funds by Policy Area

State Funds by Policy Area
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2016

20

State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2016

Expenditures and Appropriations: State Funds

Expenditures and Appropriations: State Funds
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2016

Expenditures and Appropriations: State Funds

Departments/Agencies

FY 2013 Expenditures

FY 2014 Expenditures

FY 2015

FY 2016

Current Budget Recommendation

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

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

$9,372,059 16,042,250
8,325,774 30,432,798

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

$10,585,835 18,705,323 10,043,865 34,821,828

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

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

14,440,740 12,415,249
6,874,819 63,099,488 62,373,778
9,405,902

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

16,207,650 15,550,528
7,596,573 72,044,659 72,631,324 10,554,587

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

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

6,072,764 4,111,187 39,802,039 10,774,401
943,703,276 115,621,933 2,941,558,110 1,127,290,646
9,781,636 61,275,412
360,536,300 36,371,231
7,541,710,709 29,051,720 30,390,399 36,087,945
499,273,918 19,172,716 88,281,875
289,807,271 24,236,175 19,175,489 90,245,646 52,217,705 46,915,827
223,075,967 122,552,533
7,735,199

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

7,141,801 4,956,583 45,636,660 11,903,731
984,135,962 64,620,515
3,062,325,153 1,195,724,513
10,131,696 67,422,246
376,822,861 30,027,716
8,494,371,582 30,579,930 33,455,992 62,655,805
553,384,471 19,992,187
119,060,297 312,701,460
13,221,081 26,862,605 103,867,181 55,898,069 47,559,033 240,078,001 142,702,911
8,277,398

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Expenditures and Appropriations: State Funds
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2016

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

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

FY 2014 Expenditures
1,885,225,887 203,404,403 26,675,763 2,575,499 602,889,213 432,123 313,822,850 813,765,821 20,093,178 17,369,340
1,014,861,386

FY 2015

FY 2016

Current Budget Recommendation

1,939,087,764

2,018,020,479

177,733,395

179,394,511

21,877,971

24,530,664

2,620,072

682,506,450

717,313,325

412,000

317,000

331,854,904

339,816,187

864,106,198

876,295,966

20,501,201

20,809,518

22,529,716

22,297,742

1,116,960,788

1,189,909,310

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

$18,997,225,844 $19,910,728,349 $20,836,744,620 $21,782,964,314

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

$866,315,109 199,494,630 1,555,408 237,978,451 169,521,312 930,661,622

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

$977,772,176 140,814,002 1,458,567 272,255,461 167,969,114
1,003,353,791

TOTAL STATE GENERAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS $16,692,133,721 $17,505,201,817 $18,306,819,505 $19,219,341,203
Note:
Program and fund source expenditure data for FY 2013 and FY 2014 included in this budget document were obtained from the Budgetary Compliance Report issued by the State Accounting Office and are for comparison purposes only. The Department of Audits And Accounts performed certain procedures, which are enumerated in the "Independent Accountant's Report on Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures," for the purpose of assisting the accuracy of the financial information contained within the Budgetary Compliance Report. Expenditure data should not be construed to present the financial position or results of the operations of the State of Georgia as a whole. Such information is presented in the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and the State of Georgia Single Audit Report.

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State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2016

Expenditures and Appropriations: Total Funds

Expenditures and Appropriations: Total Funds

Expenditures and Appropriations: Total Funds
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2016

Departments/Agencies

FY 2013 Expenditures

FY 2014 Expenditures

FY 2015

FY 2016

Current Budget Recommendation

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

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

$9,470,260 16,412,617
8,363,429 30,944,925

$10,585,835 18,705,323 10,043,865 34,090,200

$10,585,835 18,705,323 10,043,865 35,461,828

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

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

14,712,544 16,565,483
6,874,819 80,933,589 62,526,691 11,327,175

15,185,519 17,159,046
7,476,720 69,002,984 65,046,147 12,107,848

16,357,650 19,248,461
8,044,029 74,092,141 72,768,324 12,414,410

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

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

29,358,214 210,087,478
53,275,891 10,774,401
1,168,516,824 297,650,013
13,003,029,687 1,187,441,539 66,060,896 65,757,644
697,269,070 40,905,416
9,633,291,340 49,829,689 44,171,506
326,741,658 1,591,923,116
20,387,500 150,412,782 298,480,921 148,439,850
62,206,635 274,942,153
54,173,857 1,457,128
77,017,095 699,760,675 179,126,185

22,236,130 199,932,436
49,988,777 11,669,059
1,146,401,168 250,502,286
13,256,882,289 1,162,580,006 57,146,296 65,883,985
716,246,215 109,536,589 10,054,575,082
54,160,574 45,987,096 84,107,873 1,678,292,925 20,905,173 153,615,262 313,332,253 136,826,607 61,429,477 243,789,945 54,977,595
1,750,000 43,012,664 638,644,929 200,326,921

25,941,693 200,010,906
54,966,907 11,903,731
1,161,703,705 250,693,848
13,658,863,571 1,209,776,717 57,780,998 70,266,367
723,275,556 104,049,034 10,604,464,989
54,884,941 46,484,456 93,684,273 1,717,415,649 21,366,321 172,732,405 319,115,302 137,354,884 67,717,409 247,412,003 56,704,119
1,750,000 47,899,033 646,462,052 206,054,066

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Expenditures and Appropriations: Total Funds
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2016

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

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

FY 2014 Expenditures
9,151,015 6,482,017,058
209,744,540 32,861,862 3,931,874
605,399,588 30,984,356
671,322,809 2,708,053,388
40,480,164 17,713,172 1,082,155,383

FY 2015

FY 2016

Current Budget Recommendation

9,400,096

9,620,498

6,706,860,740

6,785,793,455

178,552,482

180,213,598

26,686,820

29,339,513

4,477,136

683,220,123

718,026,998

34,768,709

35,352,700

760,479,180

768,440,463

2,546,819,211

2,559,008,979

41,182,139

41,069,878

23,053,548

22,671,574

1,135,221,621

1,208,170,143

TOTAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

$41,635,516,513 $42,594,435,904 $43,244,864,904 $44,606,164,600

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State Funds Surplus by Department

State Funds Surplus by Department

State Funds Surplus by Department
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2016

Departments/Agencies

FY 2013

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

$901,362 2,213,184 1,761,542
164,748
6,256 81,604 122,275 31,893
202 4
7,600 26,107 86,056 174,546 5,696,901 101,664 172,638,749 5,952,904 87,741 43,546
3,226 41,046 3,680,850 1,000,000 789,299 1,263,711 51,812 217,911 4,118,399 71,803 216,824 1,319,676 1,097,078
1,956,845 219,314 63,458
4,231,299 3,563,625
496,713 9,060
27,628 40,298 181,914 307,651 347,565 745,749 2,118,728
$218,280,366

FY 2014
$700,925 1,678,275 1,532,815
184,097
12,197 62,805 26,523 80,482
8,901 2
129,371 35,601
513,650 441,364 6,416,443
34,797 17,427,491
4,301,478 107,185 136,411 4,963 16,896
4,981,082 143,891 500,055
6,474,851 152,845 369,581
11,331,967 118,879 197,254
1,058,865 682,336 231,935 892,980 118,511 289
1,957,190 1,988,196
164,998 37,038
1158.97 78,575
135,366 502,990
86,908 28,160 578,172
$66,666,743

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State Funds Surplus by Department
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2016

Departments/Agencies

FY 2013

FY 2014

Audited State General Funds Surplus, June 30 Audited Lottery Funds Surplus, June 30 Audited Tobacco Settlement Funds Surplus, June 30

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

$66,666,743 44,807,934 995,927

TOTAL FUNDS SURPLUS

$261,663,918

$112,470,604

Note: The State General Funds Surplus for Fiscal Year 2013 includes a lapse of unallotted funds totaling $7,601,511 ($40,298 State General Funds and $7,561,213 Lottery Funds). For Fiscal Year 2014, the amount of unallotted funds was $6,056,978 ($79,239 State General Funds and $5,977,739 Lottery Funds). The agency surplus that was returned to the State Treasury for deposit into the Revenue Shortfall Reserve was $218,240,068 in Fiscal Year 2013. For Fiscal Year 2014, the amount returned to the State Treasury was $66,587,504. Surplus Lottery Funds and Tobacco Settlement Funds are deposited into separate reserves.

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

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

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

Fiscal Year

Highest Annual Debt Service

Prior Year Net Treasury
Receipts

Percentage

2016 (Est.) 2015 (Est.)
2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007

$1,310,611,246 1,293,610,162 1,231,358,905 1,219,674,733 1,228,532,294 1,314,870,945 1,278,325,792 1,307,062,392 1,173,214,321 1,183,981,964

$21,112,906,096 20,256,765,495 19,539,691,058 18,316,797,048 17,546,376,094 16,251,244,423 17,832,365,614 19,799,134,318 19,895,976,560 18,343,186,033

6.2% 6.4% 6.3% 6.7% 7.0% 8.1% 7.2% 6.6% 5.9% 6.5%

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

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Revenue Shortfall Reserve

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

Fiscal Year

Revenue Shortfall Reserve

1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

$267,195,474 288,769,754 313,385,534 333,941,806 351,545,470 380,883,294 551,277,500 734,449,390 700,273,960 260,600,570 51,577,479 256,664,658 792,490,296
1,544,595,188 565,907,436 103,693,796 116,021,961 328,387,715 377,971,440 717,324,098 862,835,447

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

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Lottery Funds

Lottery Funds
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2016

Lottery Funds
Use of Lottery Funds

FY 2015 Current Budget

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

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

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

$6,995,316 $6,995,316

$321,295,348 $321,295,348

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

$16,762,127
6,000,000 66,681
$22,828,808

$463,360,413 47,916,330
109,059,989 1,930,296
25,000,000 1,000,000 8,209,800
$656,476,828

TOTAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

$947,948,052

$29,824,124

$977,772,176

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
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2016

Tobacco Settlement Funds
Use of Tobacco Settlement Funds
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

FY 2015 Current Budget

DCH DHS DHS DBHDD
DPH DPH DPH DPH DPH DPH DEcD/BOR DEcD/BOR 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

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) Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (BOR) Department of Revenue (DOR)
Total

$142,461,830
$10,255,138 109,968,257
1,894,986 6,191,806 13,717,860
0 433,783 $142,461,830

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$109,968,257

2,383,220

3,808,586

10,255,138

$0

$126,415,201

($1,444,911) (202,917)
($1,647,828) ($1,647,828)
($1,647,828)

$2,368,932 2,915,302 6,613,249 115,637 500,000 1,204,740 247,158 0 433,783
$14,398,801 $140,814,002
$140,814,002

($1,894,986) 247,158
($1,647,828)

$10,255,138 109,968,257
0 6,191,806 13,717,860
247,158 433,783
$140,814,002

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Motor Fuel Funds

Motor Fuel Funds
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2016

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

FY 2015 Original Estimate
$1,001,444,100 4,313,434
$1,005,757,534

Changes

FY 2016 Revenue Estimate

($3,260,100) 856,357
($2,403,743)

$998,184,000 5,169,791
$1,003,353,791

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

FY 2016 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

$9,845,314 (19,076,746)
558,335 10,286
279,752
7,152 23,759,330
2,115,370 $17,498,793

$223,238,790 41,483,404 82,124,154 2,825,346 55,760,528
122,470,000 4,346,461 2,270,378
218,339,439 21,871,601
$774,730,101

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

$17,498,793

$91,846,413 $866,576,514

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

($17,976,936) (1,925,600)
($19,902,536)
($2,403,743)

$136,777,277 0
$136,777,277
$1,003,353,791

TOTAL ROAD AND BRIDGE FUNDS *Debt service for road and bridge bonds only

$1,005,757,534 ($2,403,743) $1,003,353,791

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Salary Adjustments
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2016

The foundation SalaryAdjustments of any efficient and effective organization is its people. Georgia is fortunate to have many dedicated, hard working, and talented employees working for the State and in its schools. It is important to recognize the contributions of these individuals and ensure that the state retains its best and brightest employees while remaining competitive in recruiting exceptional new talent to careers in public service.
The FY 2016 budget, therefore, includes funds for Executive, Judicial, and Legislative agencies to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing current employees, salary adjustments needed to address retention in strategic job classifications, or to increase salaries to recruit skilled new employees. The budget also includes additional funding for resident instruction for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to enable the University System to remain competitive in attracting the highest quality faculty for Georgia's institutions of higher learning.
Finally, the FY 2016 budget includes a recommendation to substantially offset the austerity reduction in the Quality Basic Education funding formula in order to provide much needed additional funds to local education authorities. Georgia's teachers work tirelessly to ensure that our students are prepared for a lifetime of learning and growing. Teachers must be provided the support and resources necessary for this important job, and an investment in our teachers is a direct investment in our future. The additional funds in the FY 2016 budget will enable the State, in partnership with local school districts, to restore instructional days, eliminate teacher furloughs, and enhance teacher salaries. School systems will have the resources and flexibility to address the most critical needs of their students and teachers in order to ensure Georgia continues to attract and retain the very best teachers.

Pay Package
1. Provide additional funds for personal services for employees of the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative Branches to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing employees in FY 2015 or for salary adjustments needed to attract new employees with critical job skills or retain successful performers in jobs critical to the agency's mission, effective July 1, 2015. Administration of merit increases and salary adjustments must be in conformance with State Personnel Board Rules for Executive Branch agencies subject to such Rules, or as otherwise provided by law, and approved by the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget.

Amount $23,323,000

2. Provide for salary adjustments for certain identified job classifications within the Department of Corrections, Department of Driver Services, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and Department of Public Health to address employee retention needs effective July 1, 2015.

14,170,805

3. Provide additional funds to the Quality Basic Education program to offset the austerity reduction and provide local education authorities with the flexibility to reduce or eliminate furlough days, increase instructional days, or provide salary increases to teachers effective July 1, 2015.

280,000,000

4. Provide funds for recruitment and retention of Regents faculty effective July 1, 2015. Provide additional funds for personal services for Regents staff and public librarians to be used for performance incentives or salary adjustments necessary for employee recruitment and retention effective July 1, 2015.

11,300,508

5. Provide additional funds for personal services for teachers and support personnel with the Technical College System of Georgia to be used for performance incentives or salary adjustments necessary for employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
Total

3,098,445 $331,892,758

Note: Amounts for merit based pay adjustments shown herein reflect only the state funds portion of those enhancements. Agencies using federal or other funds either in whole or in part for personal services expenditures are authorized but not required to utilize those fund sources where available to provide merit based pay adjustments equivalent to up to one percent of current personal services expenditures.

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Summary of Statewide Budget Changes

Summary of Statewide Budget Changes
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2016

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

Employees' Retirement
System

Teachers Retirement
System

$304,401 472,603
163,744 330,550
924,820 291,217 106,140
42,380 3,835
9,552
46,722 3,894
468,832
7,241 162,637
4,818,786 8,643
75,274
48,264 317,869
4,793 35,733 27,018 9,898,720 95,163 546,346
24,171 79,418 241,468 557,648 403,035 109,799 127,331 18,707
1,721 19,477 14,430 13,126 116,240 70,945

$20,115
666,495 278,477 76,096,051
1,879 4,361

Risk Pools

TeamWorks

$1,754 (5,644)
12,272 43,951
(297,158) 5,847 4,634
3,786
458,946
8,004 (1,489) (63,659)
(7,545)
20,029
2,355
(837) 14,472
218 1,627 1,230 142,920 36,906 (73,531)
(619) (2,033) (19,717) 36,976 (106,834)
6,161 8,106 (1,657)
(6,313) 6,213 743 5,156 222

$9,475 7,023
7,342 1,641 12,145 12,004 3,779
681
3,854 9,721 3,689
201 37,378
201,177 1,900
18,490
1,956 10,497 114,701 12,135 20,601

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Summary of Statewide Budget Changes
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2016

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

Employees' Retirement
System
5,639,554 2,977
314,040 289,707 979,034
11,390 3,166,413
61,511 454,194 967,647 759,629 596,860 4,228,878
8,298 1,747,664
11,716 7,690
21,408 135,456 131,617 182,239
2,221
99,533 1,239,015 1,189,218
214,630 3,552
34,147
59,679
6,860 1,819,000
45,012 124,122 223,667

Teachers Retirement
System
15,951,819 25,614 1,832
3,298 1,297,518
50,426

$45,791,271

$94,397,885

139,097 $45,652,174

281,775 $94,116,110

Risk Pools
61,854 122
2,178 35,898 (8,970) (3,462) (895,644)
739 112,925
36,012 10,149
136 (92,918)
(167,782) (46) 606
2,472 14,782
4,182 1,692,597
101,350
(5,337) (115,351)
(125,994)
(7,405)
(40,489)
(4,836) 178,064 (14,258)
15,725 8,234

TeamWorks 104,821 5,687 (552) 26,490 119,351 27,668 98,014 22,783 (3,557) 29,590 54,344 35,271
16,883 28,331 (30,013)
353,919 2,822 2,709

$1,031,025

$1,384,951

(42,522) $1,073,547

1,956 $1,382,995

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Summary of Motor Vehicles

Summary of Motor Vehicles

Summary of Motor Vehicles
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2016

Departments/Agencies(1)

AFY 2015

FY 2016

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

305 52
631 94 22
1,939 88
133 3
10 46
1 651
34 302
55 401 342
13 2
1,460 194 28 5
1,457 18
133 87 26 10 3
3,969 10 1

331 52
631 94 22
1,939 88
133 3
10 46
1 651
32 302
55 403 342
13 4
1,460 194 28 5
1,457 18
133 87 0 10 3
3,969 10 1

TOTAL

12,525

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

12,527

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Department of Justice Settlement Agreement Budget
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2016

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

FY 2016 Agreement

FY 2015 Current Budget

2,350 1,150 12 Homes

Families Waivers 6 Teams

22

Teams

8

Teams

14

ICM

45 Providers

6

Centers

3

CSPs

35

Beds

159 Counties 18 Apartments
2,000 Individuals

540 Individuals 550 Individuals 835 Individuals

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

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$6,927,540 3,189,659
$10,117,199 $2,313,015
$2,313,015 $0

$8,392,400 47,266,717 11,917,681
3,189,659 250,000 200,000
$71,216,457
$11,037,839 2,756,658 6,606,931 2,349,225 6,126,030
10,842,072 8,623,125 1,421,000
13,500,372 1,389,600 9,072,000 1,440,000 2,308,581 1,869,461 2,665,161 588,085 7,698,275
$90,294,415
$752,515 350,000
7,437,844 1,225,630
250,000 $10,015,989

TOTAL DOJ SETTLEMENT FUNDING

$159,096,647

$12,430,214

$171,526,861

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

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

$10,117,199 2,313,015
$12,430,214

Department of Justice (DOJ) Settlement Agreement Funding

$71,216,457 100,310,404 $171,526,861

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

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Olmstead Related Services

Olmstead Related Services

Olmstead Related Services
Total Funds Financial Summary

Use of Olmstead Funds

FY 2013 Expenses

FY 2014 Expenses

FY 2015 Budget

HOUSING

Permanent Support Housing

DCA

Low Income Housing Tax Credit/Georgia Housing Tax

Credit

DCA

Rental Assistance to Permanent Support Housing

DCA

Rental Assistance to clients of the Statewide

Independent Living Council

DCA

Rental Assistance - Money Follows the Person

DCA

Rental Assistance - Individuals transitioning from

Nursing Homes through the Money Follows the

Person Program

DCA

Rental Assistance - Individuals transitioning from the

Georgia Housing Voucher

DCA

Rental Assistance - Shelter Plus Care

DCA

Georgia Housing Search

DCA

Subtotal

HEALTH

Elderly Investigations and Prevention Services

Adult Protective Services

DHS

Elder Abuse and Fraud Services

DHS

Subtotal

Community Living Services for the Elderly

Community Care Services Program for the Elderly

DHS

Home and Community Based Services for the Elderly DHS

Coordinated Transportation

DHS

Subtotal

Support Services for Elderly

Senior Community Services - Employment

DHS

Georgia Cares

DHS

Senior Nutrition Services

DHS

Health Promotion (Wellness)

DHS

Other Support Services

DHS

Subtotal

Brain and Spinal Injury

Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

DPH

Subtotal

Service Options Using Resources in a Community

Environment (SOURCE)

SOURCE Service Delivery Program

DCH

SOURCE Case Management

DCH

Subtotal

Medicaid Benefits

Pharmacy

DCH

Physician and Physician Extenders

DCH

Outpatient Hospital

DCH

Non-Waiver in Home Services

DCH

Independent Care Waiver Program

DCH

Therapeutic Services, DME, Orthotics and Prosthetics DCH

Outpatient Services

DCH

Transportation

DCH

Psychology Services

DCH

All Other1

DCH

Subtotal

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

$7,339,242
21,675,804 600,600
446,601 2,268

$22,400,000 600,600
440,000 30,000

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

2,316
499,687 12,109,246
178,770 $42,854,534

25,000
700,000 12,115,000
178,770 $36,489,370

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

$15,947,353 59,370
$16,006,723
$69,860,609 46,824,276 2,708,061
$119,392,946
$1,897,272 2,486,345 3,587,339 450,797 4,314,425
$12,736,178
$1,482,703 $1,482,703

$16,612,114 351,933
$16,964,047
$68,037,992 43,664,152 3,370,986
$115,073,130
$2,181,474 2,001,361 4,905,173 518,767 625,000
$10,231,775
$1,784,064 $1,784,064

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

$234,732,425 31,617,545
$266,349,970
$396,542,386 251,021,427 266,692,872 81,886,315 44,818,530 45,285,975 38,634,826 27,758,398 7,626,551 10,423,149
$1,170,690,429

$369,183,543 37,077,554
$406,261,097
$416,369,505 263,572,499 280,027,515 85,980,631 71,503,875 47,550,274 40,566,568 29,146,318 8,007,878 10,944,306
$1,253,669,369

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Olmstead Related Services
Total Funds Financial Summary

Use of Olmstead Funds

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

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

FY 2013 Expenses
$211,336,825 73,333,947
145,996,054 $430,666,826
$7,549,958 5,824,997 6,283,450 4,050,501 5,370,246 1,525,890
18,926,977 285,936 67,415
1,281,185 8,900,716 2,071,696 $62,138,967
$23,676,231 2,788,620 3,071,750
18,199,482 3,897,467
51,960,235 12,813,438
1,229,107
37,986,681 38,962,561
592,875 1,778,677 $196,957,124
$11,209,721 $11,209,721
$14,173,070 22,951,651 12,506,199 2,804,582 1,926,931 9,816,400
353,202 $64,532,035 $2,279,232,583

FY 2014 Expenses
$235,067,965 83,076,229
153,879,833 $472,024,027
$10,579,709 6,220,252 4,393,432 4,058,747 7,976,163
30,013,040 1,193,187 33,770 1,285,863 7,845,186 2,187,442
$75,786,791
$24,513,896 2,782,309 3,071,750
17,160,000 3,897,499
57,292,432 11,481,946
3,894,306
39,947,207 57,920,997
2,195,460 7,611,105 $231,768,907
$12,877,959 $12,877,959
$14,324,372 22,951,647 13,089,099 2,617,905 1,685,766 9,753,000
419,884 $64,841,673 $2,443,958,306

FY 2015 Budget
$226,988,088 107,600,769 188,495,785
$523,084,642
$12,279,509 7,699,586 5,335,157 5,648,428
12,935,927
21,482,024 1,171,060 25,300 1,318,755 7,454,244 2,921,777
$78,271,767
$25,707,452 2,935,599 3,103,142
17,160,000 3,897,509
52,206,233 13,763,039
3,894,306
41,500,000 61,623,125
1,853,944 7,178,000 $234,822,349
$11,921,046 $11,921,046
$14,867,860 23,961,647 14,409,759 1,826,893 1,217,928 10,018,800
613,200 $66,916,087 $2,718,999,373

TOTAL OLMSTEAD RELATED FUNDS

$2,309,440,602 $2,486,812,840 $2,755,488,743

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Olmstead Related Services

Olmstead Related Services
Total Funds Financial Summary

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

FY 2013 Expenses

FY 2014 Expenses

FY 2015 Budget

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

$42,854,534 1,437,040,399
857,299,357 148,135,847
1,482,703 $2,486,812,840

$36,489,370 1,659,930,466
915,015,891 142,268,952
1,784,064 $2,755,488,743

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

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

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Georgia Tax Expenditure Report
Georgia Tax Expenditure Report
Summary Review
Preparation of a tax expenditure report is required by Title 45, Chapter 12, Article 4 of the Official Code of Georgia. The Fiscal Research Center of the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University has prepared this report. Its purpose is to list all tax expenditures and their value.
Date Sources and Reliability of Estimates
To the extent possible, data from the Georgia Department of Revenue is used to estimate the expenditures included in this report. When appropriate information was not available from the department, other sources, such as the United States Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis, or Bureau of Labor Statistics are used. Because of the timeline in processing tax returns, the most recent data used from the Department of Revenue is 2012.
The reliability of estimates is categorized into three classes, A, B, and C. Class A estimates consist of data from U.S. statistical agencies or from the Georgia Department of Revenue. Estimates with a Class A status are typically those estimates that are based on Class A data. Class B estimates may come from a Class A source, such as the Economic Census, but may be available only from a national data set, or the data may refer to multiple activities. In these cases, the data is adjusted to meet the specific value of the activity in Georgia. This adjustment causes the estimate to be given Class B status, even though it is based on Class A data. Class C estimates are assumed to provide reasonable estimates based on the best data available. For some items, reliable information is unavailable and no expenditure estimate is provided.
In addition to state estimates, this report also attempts, if possible, to assess effects on local revenues. There are numerous state sales tax exemptions that have important consequences on local governments.
This is the fifth year in which the tax expenditure report has been produced. The report for FY 2015 provided estimates for FY 2013 to FY 2015. The current report (FY 2016) provides estimates for FY 2014 to FY 2016. In most cases the estimates are consistent with the estimates established in the earlier reports. However, some estimates differ significantly from that presented in the earlier reports. This is primarily the result of new information being available and is noted as required.
Presentation of the Data
The report provides a detailed list of tax expenditures by each tax component. This includes the personal income tax, corporate income tax, corporate net worth tax, sales and use tax, insurance premium tax, motor fuel tax, alcohol beverage tax, cigar and cigarette excise tax, financial institutions business license tax, special assessment of forest land conservation use property, and the title ad valorem tax on motor vehicles. For each type of expenditure item, a cost has been calculated for FY 2014, FY 2015, and FY 2016.
The full report includes a summary table of all expenditure items under each tax category. This is followed by an overview of each type of tax, followed by a detailed review of each specific exemption. Included in the review is the statutory basis of the exemption; the effective date of implementation, if known; estimated reliability class; and a description of the exemption. Also incorporated is a summary table that lists expenditure cost estimates for FY 2014, FY 2015, and FY 2016. An appendix includes a summary of recently expired provisions, a table of sales and use tax expenditures by type, and distributional tables for selected number of income tax provisions.
A copy of the full report may be accessed on the website of the Office of Planning and Budget at opb.georgia.gov.

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Summary of Programs for Zero Based Budgeting Review

Summary of Programs for Zero Based Budgeting Review

Summary of Programs for Zero Based Budgeting Review

Policy Area

Agency

The following programs were assessed during the fall budget process:

Educated Georgia
Early Care and Learning, Department of Regents, University System of Georgia Board

Student Finance Commission, Georgia
Technical College System of Georgia
Healthy Georgia
Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Community Health, Department of

Human Services, Department of

Public Health, Department of

Safe Georgia

Corrections, Department of
Investigation, Georgia Bureau of Juvenile Justice, Department of Public Safety, Department of

Responsible and Efficient Government
Banking and Finance, Department of
Employees' Retirement System Governor, Office of the

Insurance, Office of the Commissioner of
Public Defender Standards Council, Georgia Public Service Commission Revenue, Department of Secretary of State, Office of

Workers' Compensation, State Board of
Growing Georgia
Agriculture, Department of Forestry Commission, Georgia Natural Resources, Department of
Mobile Georgia
Transportation, Department of

Program
Pre-Kindergarten Marine Institute Marine Resources Extension Center Skidaway Institute of Oceanography Engineer Scholarship Tuition Equalization Grants Quick Start and Customized Services
Adult Mental Health Services Indigent Care Trust Fund State Health Benefit Plan Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas Georgia Composite Medical Board Child Care Licensing Child Welfare Services Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention Elder Support Services Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind Departmental Administration Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services Infant and Child Health Promotion
Private Prisons Transition Centers Forensic Scientific Services Departmental Administration Aviation Motor Carrier Compliance
Consumer Protection and Assistance Departmental Administration System Administration Governor's Emergency Fund Office of the State Inspector General Georgia Professional Standards Commission Insurance Regulation Special Fraud Public Defender Standards Council Commission Administration Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA Corporations Elections Office Administration Professional Licensing Boards Securities Board Administration
Departmental Administration Commission Administration Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites
Intermodal Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

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

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Department Summaries

Department Summaries

blank

Legislative

Georgia Senate

Georgia Senate
FY 2016 Program Budgets

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

FY 2015 Current Budget
$10,585,835
$10,585,835 $10,585,835

Changes $0 $0 $0

FY 2016 Recommendation
$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.

Lieutenant Governor's Office Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Secretary of the Senate's Office Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Senate Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Georgia Senate
Department Financial Summary

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

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

FY 2014 Expenditures
$1,082,979
1,062,153
6,378,917
946,211

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

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$1,256,003

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$1,256,003

1,147,666

1,147,666

7,115,031

7,115,031

1,067,135

1,067,135

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

$9,470,260 $9,470,260

$10,585,835 $10,585,835

$10,585,835 $10,585,835

$10,585,835 $10,585,835

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

98,201 $98,201 9,372,059 $9,372,059

0 $0 10,585,835 $10,585,835

0 $0 10,585,835 $10,585,835

0 $0 10,585,835 $10,585,835

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Georgia Senate

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

Georgia Senate
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 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

FY 2016 Recommendation
$10,585,835
$10,585,835 $10,585,835

Changes

FY 2016 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
FY 2016 Program Budgets

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

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

Changes $0 $0 $0

FY 2016 Recommendation
$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.

House of Representatives Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Georgia House of Representatives

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

Georgia House of Representatives
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2014 Expenditures
$16,412,617
$16,412,617
$16,412,617

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

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$18,705,323

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$18,705,323

$18,705,323

$18,705,323

$18,705,323

$18,705,323

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

370,367 $370,367 16,042,250 $16,042,250

0 $0 18,705,323 $18,705,323

0 $0 18,705,323 $18,705,323

0 $0 18,705,323 $18,705,323

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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

FY 2016 Recommendation
$18,705,323
$18,705,323 $18,705,323

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$0

$18,705,323

$0

$18,705,323

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General Assembly

General Assembly
FY 2016 Program Budgets

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

FY 2015 Current Budget
$10,043,865
$10,043,865 $10,043,865

Changes $0 $0 $0

FY 2016 Recommendation
$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.

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

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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

General Assembly
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2014 Expenditures
$3,941,442
1,713,860
2,708,127
$8,363,429
$8,363,429

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

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$5,734,042

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$5,734,042

1,273,514

1,273,514

3,036,309

3,036,309

$10,043,865

$10,043,865

$10,043,865

$10,043,865

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

37,655 $37,655 8,325,774 $8,325,774

0 $0 10,043,865 $10,043,865

0 $0 10,043,865 $10,043,865

0 $0 10,043,865 $10,043,865

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General Assembly

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

General Assembly
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 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

FY 2016 Recommendation
$10,043,865
$10,043,865 $10,043,865

Changes

FY 2016 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
FY 2016 Program Budgets

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

FY 2015 Current Budget
$33,450,200 $33,450,200
640,000 $640,000 $34,090,200

Changes $1,371,628 $1,371,628 0 $0 $1,371,628

FY 2016 Recommendation
$34,821,828 $34,821,828
640,000 $640,000 $35,461,828

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

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. Provide funds for personal services and operating expenses to fill vacant positions to audit local education agencies.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. 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

$850,000 449,197
(731,579) $567,618

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs.
Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Transfer funds from the Audit and Assurance Services program to meet projected personal services expenditures. Total Change

$34,310 578,910
$613,220

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.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Department of Audits and Accounts

Department of Audits and Accounts
FY 2016 Program Budgets

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

Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

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

2. Transfer funds from the Audit and Assurance Services program to meet projected personal services expenditures.
Total Change

$688 $688
$37,433 152,669 $190,102

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

Department of Audits and Accounts
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2014 Expenditures
$26,973,826
1,668,995
1,777

FY 2015 Current Budget
$29,881,479
1,742,089
20,000

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$30,449,097

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$30,449,097

2,355,309

2,355,309

20,000

20,000

243,382 2,053,137

204,398 2,095,929

251,872 2,194,760

252,560 2,384,862

252,560 2,384,862

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

$30,944,925 $30,944,925

$34,090,200 $34,090,200

$35,461,828 $35,461,828

$35,461,828 $35,461,828

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

512,127 $512,127 30,432,798 $30,432,798

640,000 $640,000 33,450,200 $33,450,200

640,000 $640,000 34,821,828 $34,821,828

640,000 $640,000 34,821,828 $34,821,828

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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 $1,371,628 $1,371,628 0 $0 $1,371,628

FY 2016 Recommendation
$34,821,828 $34,821,828
640,000 $640,000 $35,461,828

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$567,618 0
$567,618

$29,809,097 640,000
$30,449,097

$613,220 $613,220

$2,355,309 $2,355,309

$0

$20,000

$0

$20,000

$688 $688

$252,560 $252,560

$190,102 $190,102

$2,384,862 $2,384,862

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Court of Appeals
FY 2016 Program Budgets

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

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

Changes $1,172,131 $1,172,131 0 $0 $1,172,131

FY 2016 Recommendation
$16,207,650 $16,207,650
150,000 $150,000 $16,357,650

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

Court of Appeals Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate and certiorari
jurisdiction pursuant to the Constitution of the State of Georgia, Art. VI, Section V, Para. III, in all cases not reserved to the Supreme Court of Georgia or conferred on other courts by law. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Increase funds for a $10,000 salary enhancement to Appellate Court Judges' salaries. 3. Increase funds for a $15,000 salary enhancement to match the Superior Court Judges' salary request. 4. Increase funds to restore funding for one vacant full-time central staff attorney position. 5. Increase funds to restore funding for one vacant full-time fiscal office position. 6. Provide funds for increased costs of software maintenance for the docket system. 7. Increase funds for trial court records maintenance. 8. Increase funds for network maintenance costs due to the Supreme Court leaving the shared network. 9. Increase funds for six hours of continued legal education training for staff attorneys. 10. Provide one-time funds to convert microfilm court records to a searchable PDF format. Total Change

$175,809 231,383 347,074 154,821 69,418 6,750 20,000 36,876 10,000 120,000
$1,172,131

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

Court of Appeals
Performance Measures

FY 2011 Actual

FY 2012 Actual

3,312 $429,869
276

3,464 $439,921
289

FY 2013 Actual
3,432 $456,421
286

FY 2014 Actual
3,146 $422,386
262

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

Court of Appeals
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2014 Expenditures
$14,712,544
$14,712,544
$14,712,544

FY 2015 Current Budget
$15,185,519
$15,185,519
$15,185,519

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$16,357,650

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$16,357,650

$16,357,650

$16,357,650

$16,357,650

$16,357,650

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

271,804 $271,804 14,440,740 $14,440,740

150,000 $150,000 15,035,519 $15,035,519

150,000 $150,000 16,207,650 $16,207,650

150,000 $150,000 16,207,650 $16,207,650

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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 $1,172,131 $1,172,131 0 $0 $1,172,131

FY 2016 Recommendation
$16,207,650 $16,207,650
150,000 $150,000 $16,357,650

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$1,172,131 0
$1,172,131

$16,207,650 150,000
$16,357,650

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Judicial Council
FY 2016 Program Budgets

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

FY 2015 Current Budget
$13,461,113 $13,461,113
2,552,935 $2,552,935
1,144,998 $1,144,998 $17,159,046

Changes $2,089,415 $2,089,415 0 $0 0 $0 $2,089,415

FY 2016 Recommendation
$15,550,528 $15,550,528
2,552,935 $2,552,935
1,144,998 $1,144,998 $19,248,461

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

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

Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds for operating expenses to provide technology equipment for staff, replace aged technology equipment, and meet day-to-day operating needs for services provided to multiple classes of court.
2. Increase funds for one curricula specialist to assist the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education with professional development of judges and court staff.
3. Provide one-time funds for the statewide cross-jurisdictional conference.

Total Change

$21,230
49,990 51,800 $123,020

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Judicial Council

Judicial Council
FY 2016 Program Budgets

Judicial Council

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System for the Council of State Court Judges.
2. Increase funds to continue the Cold Case Project, in conjunction with other agencies serving children in state custody, which will seek to identify children most likely to age out of foster care without a family.
3. Increase funds to support web hosting for the Access to Courts Filing Wizard.

4. Increase funds for one executive director position and associated operating expenses for the Council of Probate Court Judges.
5. Increase funds for grants for civil legal services to victims of domestic violence.

6. Increase funds for the Council of Municipal Court Judges for continued strategic business and information technology planning, publication of Standard Operating Procedures, and executive committee and district representative travel related to district functions.
7. Increase funds for three compliance monitor positions and operating expenses to effectively and efficiently register and regulate misdemeanor probation providers.
8. Increase funds to improve and expand training for members of the Georgia Council of Court Administrators.
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

$975,040 175,000 10,000 113,642 386,251 21,795 277,167 7,500
$1,966,395
$0 $0
$0 $0

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Judicial Council
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2013 Expenditures
$431,462
238,161

FY 2014 Expenditures
$352,933
233,936

FY 2015 Current Budget
$438,057
172,890

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$438,057

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$438,057

172,890

172,890

1,380,921

1,460,977

1,174,992

1,298,012

1,298,012

12,729,049 409,504

13,246,990 470,647

14,045,401 527,706

16,011,796 527,706

16,011,796 527,706

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

800,000 $16,565,483 $16,565,483

800,000 $17,159,046 $17,159,046

800,000 $19,248,461 $19,248,461

800,000 $19,248,461 $19,248,461

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

2,212,185 1,938,049 $4,150,234 12,415,249 $12,415,249

2,552,935 1,144,998 $3,697,933 13,461,113 $13,461,113

2,552,935 1,144,998 $3,697,933 15,550,528 $15,550,528

2,552,935 1,144,998 $3,697,933 15,550,528 $15,550,528

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Judicial Council

Judicial Council
Program Budget Financial Summary

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

FY 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 $2,089,415 $2,089,415 0 $0 0 $0 $2,089,415

FY 2016 Recommendation
$15,550,528 $15,550,528
2,552,935 $2,552,935
1,144,998 $1,144,998 $19,248,461

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$0

$438,057

$0

$438,057

$0

$172,890

$0

$172,890

$123,020 0
$123,020

$594,809 703,203
$1,298,012

$1,966,395 0 0
$1,966,395

$13,189,956 2,552,935 268,905
$16,011,796

$0

$527,706

$0

$527,706

$0

$800,000

$0

$800,000

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Juvenile Courts
FY 2016 Program Budgets

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

FY 2015 Current Budget
$7,029,264 $7,029,264
447,456 $447,456 $7,476,720

Changes $567,309 $567,309 0 $0 $567,309

FY 2016 Recommendation
$7,596,573 $7,596,573
447,456 $447,456 $8,044,029

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

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

$49,434 $49,434

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

$496,625 21,250
$517,875

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Juvenile Courts

Juvenile Courts
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2013 Expenditures
$1,780,242

FY 2014 Expenditures
$1,464,197

FY 2015 Current Budget
$1,941,262

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$1,990,696

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$1,990,696

5,191,776

5,410,622

5,535,458

6,053,333

6,053,333

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

$6,874,819 $6,874,819

$7,476,720 $7,476,720

$8,044,029 $8,044,029

$8,044,029 $8,044,029

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

0 $0 6,874,819 $6,874,819

447,456 $447,456 7,029,264 $7,029,264

447,456 $447,456 7,596,573 $7,596,573

447,456 $447,456 7,596,573 $7,596,573

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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 $567,309 $567,309 0 $0 $567,309

FY 2016 Recommendation
$7,596,573 $7,596,573
447,456 $447,456 $8,044,029

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$49,434 0
$49,434

$1,543,240 447,456
$1,990,696

$517,875 $517,875

$6,053,333 $6,053,333

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Prosecuting Attorneys

Prosecuting Attorneys
FY 2016 Program Budgets

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

FY 2015 Current Budget
$67,200,857 $67,200,857
1,802,127 $1,802,127 $69,002,984

Changes $4,843,802 $4,843,802 245,355 $245,355 $5,089,157

FY 2016 Recommendation
$72,044,659 $72,044,659
2,047,482 $2,047,482 $74,092,141

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

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:
State General Funds 1. Increase funds for district attorney court travel and training.
2. Increase funds for personal services for 11 additional assistant district attorneys to support Accountability Courts in the following circuits: Alapaha, Bell-Forsyth, Douglas, Dublin, Eastern, Griffin, Macon, Northern, South Georgia, Southwestern, and Towaliga.
3. Increase funds for personal services for 15 additional assistant district attorneys to support Juvenile Courts across the state.
4. Provide funds to increase the monthly supplement for chief assistant district attorneys from $100 to $500 per month.
5. Increase funds for personal services to provide for recruitment, retention, and career advancement of assistant district attorneys, investigators, and secretaries.
6. Increase funds for personal services to annualize two assistant district attorneys reflecting the increase of new judgeships in the Coweta and Waycross Judicial Circuits as provided in HB 744 (2014 Session). Total Change
Other Changes 7. Adjust other funds to reflect a Department of Human Services contract. (Total Funds: $245,355)
Total Change

$216,229 914,691
1,247,305 383,658
1,897,805 104,522
$4,764,210
Yes $0

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Prosecuting Attorneys
FY 2016 Program Budgets
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 increase in Department of Administrative Services' billings for risk premiums.
2. Increase funds for personal services for one human resources generalist position. Total Change

$6,188
73,404 $79,592

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Prosecuting Attorneys

Prosecuting Attorneys
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2013 Expenditures
$185,580

FY 2014 Expenditures
$185,580

FY 2015 Current Budget
$185,580

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$185,580

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$185,580

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

73,828,187 6,919,822
$80,933,589 $80,933,589

62,474,790 6,342,614
$69,002,984 $69,002,984

67,484,355 6,422,206
$74,092,141 $74,092,141

67,484,355 6,422,206
$74,092,141 $74,092,141

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

3,522,866 14,311,235 $17,834,101 63,099,488 $63,099,488

0 1,802,127 $1,802,127 67,200,857 $67,200,857

0 2,047,482 $2,047,482 72,044,659 $72,044,659

0 2,047,482 $2,047,482 72,044,659 $72,044,659

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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 $4,843,802 $4,843,802 245,355 $245,355 $5,089,157

FY 2016 Recommendation
$72,044,659 $72,044,659
2,047,482 $2,047,482 $74,092,141

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$0

$185,580

$0

$185,580

$4,764,210 245,355
$5,009,565

$65,436,873 2,047,482
$67,484,355

$79,592 $79,592

$6,422,206 $6,422,206

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Superior Courts

Superior Courts
FY 2016 Program Budgets

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

FY 2015 Current Budget
$64,909,147 $64,909,147
137,000 $137,000 $65,046,147

Changes $7,722,177 $7,722,177 0 $0 $7,722,177

FY 2016 Recommendation
$72,631,324 $72,631,324
137,000 $137,000 $72,768,324

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

Council of Superior Court Judges Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the operations of the Council of Superior Court Judges and is
to further the improvement of the Superior Court in the administration of justice through leadership, training, policy development, and budgetary and fiscal administration. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Total Change

$20,244 $20,244

Judicial Administrative Districts Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regional administrative support to the judges of the
superior court. This support includes managing budgets, policy, procedure, and providing a liaison between local and state courts. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Increase funds to restore a portion of operating expenses that have been reduced in prior years as a result of budget reductions.
3. Increase funds to restore three furlough days remaining in the base budget.
Total Change

$36,517 100,000
18,051 $154,568

Superior Court Judges

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

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

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

3. Increase funds for a judicial salary increase.

4. Increase funds for the creation of one additional judgeship in the Western Circuit effective July 1, 2015.

5. Increase funds to annualize the cost of the two new judgeships in the Coweta and Waycross circuits created in HB 742 (2014 Session).

$253,853 1,315,678 4,915,055
372,586 361,110

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Superior Courts
FY 2016 Program Budgets
6. Reduce funds for the initial equipment set-up for the Chattahoochee and Oconee judgeships created in HB 451 (2013 Session).
7. Increase funds for personal services for two law clerk positions eliminated in prior years due to budget reductions.
8. Increase funds for personal services for a step increase for the 22 secretaries who missed their step increase between January 1, 2012 and June 30, 2012.
9. Increase funds to restore 1.5 furlough days remaining in the base budget. Total Change

(60,500) 128,332 176,972
84,279 $7,547,365

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Superior Courts

Superior Courts
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2013 Expenditures
$1,280,238
2,424,065 57,530,851 $61,235,154 $61,235,154
141,447 $141,447 61,093,707 $61,093,707

FY 2014 Expenditures
$1,341,485

FY 2015 Current Budget
$1,388,844

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$1,409,088

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$1,409,088

2,491,136 58,694,070 $62,526,691 $62,526,691

2,587,166 61,070,137 $65,046,147 $65,046,147

2,741,734 68,617,502 $72,768,324 $72,768,324

2,741,734 68,617,502 $72,768,324 $72,768,324

152,913 $152,913 62,373,778 $62,373,778

137,000 $137,000 64,909,147 $64,909,147

137,000 $137,000 72,631,324 $72,631,324

137,000 $137,000 72,631,324 $72,631,324

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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
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 $7,722,177 $7,722,177 0 $0 $7,722,177

FY 2016 Recommendation
$72,631,324 $72,631,324
137,000 $137,000 $72,768,324

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$20,244 0
$20,244

$1,374,088 35,000
$1,409,088

$154,568 0
$154,568

$2,654,734 87,000
$2,741,734

$7,547,365 0
$7,547,365

$68,602,502 15,000
$68,617,502

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Supreme Court

Supreme Court
FY 2016 Program Budgets

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

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

Changes $306,562 $306,562 0 $0 $306,562

FY 2016 Recommendation
$10,554,587 $10,554,587
1,859,823 $1,859,823 $12,414,410

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

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 a new network.

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

5. Reduce funds for a one-time purchase of computer software.

6. Increase funds for personal services for one case management position.

7. Increase funds for TriVir annual maintenance cost, starting July 1, 2015, for trial court records.

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

9. Increase funds for a $10,000 salary enhancement to Supreme Court Justices' salaries.

10. Increase funds for a $15,000 salary enhancement to match the Superior Court Judges' salary request.

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

Total Change

$33,219 1,440
37,200 6,000
(306,785) 69,418 20,000
108,751 133,887 201,767
1,665 $306,562

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

Supreme Court
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2014 Expenditures
$11,327,175
$11,327,175
$11,327,175

FY 2015 Current Budget
$12,107,848
$12,107,848
$12,107,848

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$12,414,410

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$12,414,410

$12,414,410

$12,414,410

$12,414,410

$12,414,410

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

1,921,273 $1,921,273
9,405,902 $9,405,902

1,859,823 $1,859,823 10,248,025 $10,248,025

1,859,823 $1,859,823 10,554,587 $10,554,587

1,859,823 $1,859,823 10,554,587 $10,554,587

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Supreme Court

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 $306,562 $306,562 0 $0 $306,562

FY 2016 Recommendation
$10,554,587 $10,554,587
1,859,823 $1,859,823 $12,414,410

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$306,562 0
$306,562

$10,554,587 1,859,823
$12,414,410

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State Accounting Office
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

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

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

Attached for Administrative Purposes Only
Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission Georgia State Board of Accountancy

State Accounting Officer

Deputy Director
Statewide Accounting and Reporting

Shared Services

Executive Administration

Financial Systems

Statewide Accounting

Financial Reporting

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State Accounting Office
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

ATTACHED AGENCIES
The Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission protects the integrity of the democratic process, and ensures fair elections with the public disclosure of campaign financing and significant private interests of public officers and candidates for public office.
The Georgia State Board of Accountancy protects 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.
AUTHORITY
Title 50-5B Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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FY 2016 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

State Accounting Office
FY 2016 Program Budgets
FY 2015 Current Budget
$5,093,761 $5,093,761 17,142,369 $17,142,369 $22,236,130

Changes $2,048,040 $2,048,040 1,657,523 $1,657,523 $3,705,563

FY 2016 Recommendation
$7,141,801 $7,141,801 18,799,892 $18,799,892 $25,941,693

State Accounting Office

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

State General Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2015.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
Total Change

Other Changes 4. Increase billings for TeamWorks to reflect statewide adjustments. (Total Funds: $1,657,523)

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. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Increase funds for four attorney positions and four investigator positions to expedite complaint resolutions.
5. Increase funds to provide e-Fax capabilities to local filers as required by HB 143 (2014 Session).
Total Change

$27,540 42,380 3,786
$73,706 Yes $0
$9,552 6,832
458,946 768,532
43,500 $1,287,362

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State Accounting Office

State Accounting Office
FY 2016 Program Budgets

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

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Provide funds for Board operations.

Total Change

Other Changes 4. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.

Total Change

$3,835 2,215
680,922 $686,972
Yes $0

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State Accounting Office
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
State Accounting Office 1. Days from prior fiscal year end to publish the
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 2. Days from prior fiscal year end to publish the
Budgetary Compliance Report 3. Percentage of Financials issues responded to,
diagnosed and resolved within Service Level Agreement parameters 4. Percentage of Human Capital Management issues responded to, diagnosed and resolved within Service Level Agreement parameters
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Georgia Government Transparency and
Campaign Finance Commission 1. Number of cases opened
2. Number of cases rejected
3. Number of cases closed
Georgia State Board of Accountancy 1. Number of individual CPA renewals processed
2. Number of CPA firm renewals processed

FY 2011 Actual
190 167 89.4%
98.5%
36 0
57
59 391

FY 2012 Actual
183 141 98.6%
98.2%
75 24 37
17,358 928

FY 2013 Actual
181 151 99.9%
99.8%
84 42 21
33 317

FY 2014 Actual
184 150 98.0%
100.0%
74 32
0
17,842 672

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State Accounting Office

State Accounting Office
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2013 Expenditures
$24,375,887 $24,375,887
0
0 $0 $24,375,887
20,659,688 $20,659,688
3,716,199 $3,716,199

FY 2014 Expenditures
$28,130,510
$28,130,510

FY 2015 Current Budget
$20,885,868
$20,885,868

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$20,885,868

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$22,617,097

$20,885,868

$22,617,097

1,227,704
0 $1,227,704 $29,358,214
23,285,450 $23,285,450
6,072,764 $6,072,764

1,350,262
0 $1,350,262 $22,236,130
17,142,369 $17,142,369
5,093,761 $5,093,761

1,350,262
0 $1,350,262 $22,236,130
17,142,369 $17,142,369
5,093,761 $5,093,761

2,637,624
686,972 $3,324,596 $25,941,693
18,799,892 $18,799,892
7,141,801 $7,141,801

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

The Georgia State Board of Accountancy was transferred from the Office of the Secretary of State per HB 291 (2014 Session).

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State Accounting Office
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
State Accounting Office State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance
Commission State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS 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 $2,048,040 $2,048,040 1,657,523 $1,657,523 $3,705,563

FY 2016 Recommendation
$7,141,801 $7,141,801 18,799,892 $18,799,892 $25,941,693

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$73,706 1,657,523 $1,731,229

$3,817,205 18,799,892 $22,617,097

$1,287,362 $1,287,362
$686,972 $686,972

$2,637,624 $2,637,624
$686,972 $686,972

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Department of Administrative Services

Department of Administrative Services
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

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

exposures and developing strategies to reduce the cost of risk associated with individual business operations. Through these efforts, Risk Management Services assures responsive stewardship of state funds and the protection of state assets.
Human Resources Administration provides expertise in personnel policy and practices to help agencies attract, develop, and retain a high performing workforce. Core talent management consulting services currently include recruiting, selection, onboarding, compensation, and performance management practices, policy compliance with State Personnel Board rules and employment laws, regulations, and administration of the Flexible Benefits Program.
The Office of Fleet Management, in conjunction with the Office of Planning and Budget, regulates the motor vehicle fleet management functions to ensure efficient and costeffective fleet operations and to minimize the costs associated with vehicle ownership. The Office of Fleet Management provides guidance on vehicle purchases, assignment, usage, maintenance, operation, and disposal.
Surplus Property is responsible for the identification, redistribution and/or disposal of state and federal surplus property to state and local governments, eligible non-profits, and to the public. Sales to the public are accomplished through internet sales service providers. Surplus Property also provides assistance to local governments with the disposition of property.

Attached for Administrative Purposes Only
Georgia Technology Authority Certificate of Need Appeal Panel Office of State Administrative Hearings Office of the State Treasurer Georgia Aviation Authority

Commissioner

Legal Services
Recovery Audits

Deputy Commissioner of Procurement

Deputy Commissioner of State Human Resources
Administration

Strategic Sourcing
Procurement Tools Support

Training and Compliance

Compensation and Benefits Administration

Team Georgia Marketplace

HR Enterprise Services

Policy and Compliance

Deputy Commissioner of Operations

Fleet Management
Risk Management
Surplus Property

Information Technology
Budget / Fiscal
Communications and Customer Service

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Department of Administrative Services
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

ATTACHED AGENCIES
The Office of the State Treasurer manages, invests and disburses state revenues and local deposits; creates prudent and effective cash management strategies; and ensures efficient and effective implementation of banking services for state entities, while preserving the state's capital and public trust. Also, the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan Trust Fund (Path to College 529 Plan) is administered by the Office of the State Treasurer.
The Certificate of Need Appeal Panel consists of independent hearing officers appointed by the Governor to review the Department of Community Health's initial decisions to grant or deny a Certificate of Need.

The Office of State Administrative Hearings conducts administrative hearings of contested cases for specified state agencies.
The Georgia Technology Authority provides information technology services and expertise to state agencies.
The Georgia Aviation Authority provides aviation support to state government in an efficient and effective manner.
AUTHORITY
Title 15-5, 15-18, 15-19, 17-2, 17-12, 20-2, 20-3, 31-6, 459, 50-5, 50-13, 50-15, 50-16, 50-19, 50-21 Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Administrative Services

Department of Administrative Services
FY 2016 Program Budgets

FY 2016 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2015 Current Budget
$4,878,113 $4,878,113 195,054,323 $195,054,323 $199,932,436

Changes $78,470 $78,470 0 $0 $78,470

FY 2016 Recommendation
$4,956,583 $4,956,583 195,054,323 $195,054,323 $200,010,906

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

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Fleet Management

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Human Resources Administration

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Department of Administrative Services
FY 2016 Program Budgets

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

Office of State Administrative Hearings

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

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

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$46,722 19,547 8,004
$74,273

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Department of Administrative Services

Department of Administrative Services
FY 2016 Program Budgets

Office of the State Treasurer

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. No change. Total Change

Payments to Georgia Aviation Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide oversight and efficient operation of state aircraft and
aviation operations to ensure the safety of state air travelers and aviation property. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change

$0 $0
$3,894 1,792
(1,489) $4,197

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Department of Administrative Services
Performance Measures

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

FY 2011 Actual
19,244 30.1%

FY 2012 Actual
19,289 30.0%

FY 2013 Actual
19,584 41.2%

72,929 93.0% 87.5%

70,324 92.0% 92.0%

68,696 90.4% 91.0%

96.0% $33,200,000

95.3% $10,300,000

95.6% $21,900,000

$216,400,000 52.0% N/A

$214,600,000 64.3%
$28,900,000

$199,600,000 69.9%
$16,700,000

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

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

$7,176,431 9.3%
$5,549,305

22 4
35,920 3,106
$105.00
4,323,290 0.85

8 6
40,109 3,341
$97.60
4,987,972 0.51

12 2
45,911 3,782
$85.00
5,256,926 0.34

FY 2014 Actual
18,606 54.1%
67,993 91.5% 91.0%
103.5% $7,800,000
$184,100,000 69.6%
$30,800,000
$5,439,051 8.4%
$4,191,747
11 5
59,712 3,980
$78.00 6,377,373
0.19

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Department of Administrative Services

Department of Administrative Services
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
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 Compensation Per General
Assembly Resolutions Office of State Administrative
Hearings Office of the State Treasurer
Payments to Georgia Aviation Authority
SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)
Total Funds
Less: Other Funds
Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2013 Expenditures
$4,831,107 901,315
10,358,972
175,357,036 12,865,099 1,572,630
$205,886,159
35,605
7,500
4,490,737
3,423,931 1,111,905
$9,069,678
$214,955,837
211,426,322 4,175
$211,430,497 3,525,340
$3,525,340

FY 2014 Expenditures
$5,447,683
1,259,359
11,224,628

FY 2015 Current Budget
$5,765,733
1,029,374
8,680,402

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$5,765,733

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$5,765,733

1,029,374

1,029,374

8,680,402

8,680,402

167,738,386 12,969,747 1,635,364
$200,275,167

162,757,398 10,912,634 1,465,177
$190,610,718

162,757,398 10,912,634 1,465,177
$190,610,718

162,757,398 10,912,634 1,465,177
$190,610,718

51,515 326,028 4,697,032 3,860,064 877,672 $9,812,311 $210,087,478

39,506 0
4,300,552 4,142,800
838,860 $9,321,718 $199,932,436

39,506 0
4,300,552 4,142,800
838,860 $9,321,718 $199,932,436

205,915,470 60,821
$205,976,291 4,111,187
$4,111,187

195,054,323 0
$195,054,323 4,878,113
$4,878,113

195,054,323 0
$195,054,323 4,878,113
$4,878,113

39,506 0
4,374,825 4,142,800
843,057 $9,400,188 $200,010,906
195,054,323 0
$195,054,323 4,956,583
$4,956,583

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Department of Administrative Services
Program Budget Financial Summary

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

FY 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 $78,470 $78,470 0 $0 $78,470

FY 2016 Recommendation
$4,956,583 $4,956,583 195,054,323 $195,054,323 $200,010,906

Changes

FY 2016 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
$74,273 0
$74,273
$0 $0
$4,197 $4,197

$39,506 $39,506
$3,074,020 1,300,805
$4,374,825
$4,142,800 $4,142,800
$843,057 $843,057

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Department of Agriculture

Department of Agriculture
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Georgia Department of Agriculture administers a DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibAiglirtiiceus,ltaunredOrganization variety of programs which all share the goals of maintaining the state's viable farm industry and protecting the consuming public. These multifaceted programs affect all Georgians as well as countless others throughout the United States and the world, wherever Georgia agribusiness products are consumed.
PLANT INDUSTRY DIVISION
The role of the Plant Industry Division is to administer and enforce federal and state laws relating to fertilizers, feeds, grains, seeds, pesticides and pest control, nursery and plant certification, honeybees, organic agriculture, treated timber, boll weevil eradication and other related environmental protection programs. The division promotes Georgia's agricultural and horticultural interests and inspects and tests sufficient quantities of each commodity to guarantee that those commodities reaching the consumer meet minimum standards and are correctly labeled.
ANIMAL INDUSTRY DIVISION
Animal agriculture is the largest sector of agriculture, contributing over $5.76 billion to Georgia's farm gate value. Assuring that the livestock and poultry sectors remain healthy and productive are the top priorities of the Animal Industry Division. The Animal Industry Division consists of veterinarians, field inspectors, program managers and support staff, all working to ensure the continued protection of animal and public health, food safety, animal welfare and successful livestock production. The division is organized in

the sections of Animal Health, Equine Health, Animal Protection, Livestock Poultry Field Forces, Meat Inspection, and Livestock and Poultry Market News. The Animal Industry Division is responsible for monitoring, detecting and controlling animal diseases that can have a significant impact on the agricultural economy and can be contagious to both animals and people.
The Meat Inspection Section of the Animal Industry Division is responsible for the licensing of 168 facilities in Georgia and protects consumers from food-borne diseases. Meat inspectors ensure that consumers receive wholesome, safe and truthfully labeled meat and poultry products by assuring compliance with food safety standards. The section also has a primary role in food security and would serve as a first responder to an intentional threat to Georgia's meat supply.
FUEL AND MEASURE DIVISION
The primary function of the Fuel and Measures Section is to ensure equity in the market place by verifying the accuracy of weighing and measuring devices. The Fuel and Measures Section inspects all measuring devices used for commerce by conducting on-site inspections and tests of commercial weighing devices including scales, liquefied petroleum gas meters, milk tanks, moisture meters, gasoline pumps, transport tank trucks, fuel oil terminals, and bulk plants. Included in these responsibilities is the operation of the state fuel oil laboratory and the state weights laboratory,

Attached for Administrative Purposes Only
Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority Georgia Development Authority Georgia Seed Technology and Development Commission Agricultural Commodity Commissions Athens and Tifton Veterinary Labs Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Commissioner

Chief Financial Officer

Director of Operations

Chief Security Officer

Chief Information Officer

Plant Industry Division
Fuel and Measures Division

Animal Industry Division
Food Safety Division

Administrative Division

Marketing Division

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Department of Agriculture
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

both of which ensure that Georgia's regulated consumer products meet required quality standards.
FOOD SAFETY DIVISION
The primary function of the Food Safety Division is to prevent the sale and distribution of adulterated or misbranded foods to consumers. This division administers state laws, rules and regulations for retail and wholesale grocery stores, retail seafood stores and places in the business of food processing and plants which are currently required to obtain a license from the Commissioner under any other provision of law. The retail food section conducts inspections of retail food stores, salvage food operations, mobile meat trucks, food storage warehouses, and rolling stores to ensure good manufacturing practices, proper sanitation, and product quality and accuracy. The dairy section enforces federally mandated programs of inspection, sampling of dairy farms and dairy processing plants and single service manufacturers and enforcement of dairy laws and the "Grade A" standard. The Processing Section is responsible for the inspection of wholesale bakeries, bottled water and flavored drink processors, seafood processors, wholesale fish dealers and sanitation in establishments where food is handled and manufactured.
The State/Federal Poultry and Egg Grading Service is provided through a Cooperative State Trust Fund Agreement between the Georgia Department of Agriculture and the United States Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Marketing Service.
MARKETING DIVISION
The Marketing Division promotes demand for and the sale of the state's agricultural commodities, insures prompt and complete payment for products, and insures safe storage of farmers' products. These efforts are supported by the Department's State Farmers Market's Network, Commodity Promotion Program Office, Business Development Office, Bonding and Warehouse Licensing, and the Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin publication. In addition, the Marketing division provides a number of specific marketing programs to benefit Georgia farmers including; the Georgia Grown logo, the Vidalia onion certification mark, and agritourism signage.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
ATHENS/TIFTON VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC LABS
The Athens and Tifton Veterinary Diagnostic Labs ensure the safety of the food supply and the health of animals and people within Georgia by providing diagnostic support, investigative resources and disease surveillance for naturally occurring animal diseases, foreign animal diseases and bioterrorism. The labs address the concerns of veterinarians,

regulatory agencies, animal owners, and wildlife groups regarding livestock, equine, and companion animals as well as wildlife.
POULTRY VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC LABS
As the official state agency for the administration of the USDA's National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) attached to the Department of Agriculture, the Georgia Poultry Lab Network carries out the national plan and provides diagnostic and monitoring services for Georgia poultry industry and private poultry owners in the state. The labs' primary mission is to certify that flocks are free from certain devastating poultry diseases including avian influenza; this ensures that Georgia has the healthiest flocks possible and can continue to produce and export more poultry products annually than any other state. The labs are headquartered in Oakwood with nine regional labs spread throughout Georgia.
GEORGIA AGRICULTURAL EXPOSITION AUTHORITY
The Georgia Agriculture Exposition Authority promotes, develops, and serves agriculture and agriculture business interests in the state; produces and operates the Georgia National Fair; and encourages the agricultural accomplishments of Georgia's youth.
GEORGIA SEED DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Designated as the recipient of breeder seed from University of Georgia Agricultural Experiment Stations, the Georgia Seed Development Commission is the agency responsible for foundation plant material production in Georgia. The Seed Commission has an active seed production program for most row crops grown in the state including peanuts, soybeans, small grains, and also an active plant material program for crops such as blueberries, pecans and turf grasses.
GEORGIA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Georgia Development Authority is an insured farm loan program created in 1953 to help develop opportunities for Georgia Farmers.
AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY COMMISSIONS
Twelve state Agricultural Commodity Commissions exist for apples, beef, blueberries, corn, cotton, equine, milk, peaches, pecans, soybeans, tobacco, and vegetables. Each commission is a farmer-funded support program. The assessments collected by each of the Commissions assist in areas of research, education, and promotion on behalf of the respective commodity.
AUTHORITY
Title 2, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Agriculture

FY 2016 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Department of Agriculture
FY 2016 Program Budgets

FY 2015 Current Budget
$42,515,594 $42,515,594
6,837,012 $6,837,012
636,171 $636,171 $49,988,777

Changes $3,121,066 $3,121,066 359,145 $359,145 1,497,919 $1,497,919 $4,978,130

FY 2016 Recommendation
$45,636,660 $45,636,660
7,196,157 $7,196,157
2,134,090 $2,134,090 $54,966,907

Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide payment to the Board of Regents for diagnostic
laboratory testing, for veterinary consultation and assistance, for disease surveillance, and for outreach to veterinarians, animal industries, and pet owners within the State of Georgia.
Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 13.15% to 14.27%.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($29,820) and retiree health benefits ($17,448).
Total Change

$20,115 18,900 47,268
$86,283

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

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.

Total Change

$326,036 157,962
(52,093)
969 $432,874

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Department of Agriculture
FY 2016 Program Budgets

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the
department. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.
Total Change

Marketing and Promotion

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

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

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.

Total Change

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

Soil and Water Conservation

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

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

$68,118 30,565 (7,016) 144
$91,811
$44,189 30,087 (7,720) 148
$66,704
$0 $0
$30,489

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Department of Agriculture
FY 2016 Program Budgets
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings. 5. Transfer funds and 51 positions for the Commission Administration, Conservation of Agricultural Water
Supplies, and Conservation of Soil and Water Resources programs from the Soil and Water Conservation Commission to consolidate soil and water conservation activities. (Total Funds: $4,244,914) Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce the rates charged by the Georgia Agricultural
Exposition Authority for youth and livestock events. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Total Change

15,224 3,170 (580)
2,387,850
$2,436,153
$7,241 $7,241

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Department of Agriculture
Performance Measures

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

FY 2011 Actual
143,345 13.0% N/A 60.4% 60.0%
25.0% 9
77,324
238 97.0% 2,292
315,954 61,134
1,298,629
465,053 87.1%
$4,669,479 84.7%

FY 2012 Actual
141,485 12.0% 92.0% 75.8% 61.0%
47.0% 5
86,353
150 97.0% 2,593
311,834 58,451
1,306,277
439,931 87.4%
$4,564,016 83.5%

FY 2013 Actual
74,325 11.9% 92.0% 99.0% 100.0%
29.0% 1
80,529
232 97.0% 2,210
298,917 59,128
1,270,104
445,395 86.3%
$4,671,749 84.0%

FY 2014 Actual
150,943 3.4%
84.6% 95.0% 77.0%
29.0% N/A
71,012
396 92.0% 28,283*
320,963 57,825
1,245,849
449,885 89.5%
$5,292,790 84.5%

* Increased performance is due to the Department of Agriculture greatly increasing promotion of the Atlanta Farmers Market.

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Department of Agriculture

Department of Agriculture
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2013 Expenditures
$2,830,387 34,277,950
5,704,053 7,556,848 2,680,399
0 $53,049,637
1,144,468
$1,144,468 $54,194,105
10,689,533 3,985,721
$14,675,254 39,518,851
$39,518,851

FY 2014 Expenditures
$2,855,370

FY 2015 Current Budget
$2,910,273

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$2,910,273

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$2,996,556

34,143,748 5,960,861 6,680,595 2,680,399

32,520,609 4,524,816 6,236,403 2,830,399

32,520,609 4,524,816 6,236,403 2,830,399

32,953,483 4,616,627 6,303,107 2,830,399

0 $52,320,973

0 $49,022,500

0 $49,022,500

4,293,217 $53,993,389

954,918
$954,918 $53,275,891
10,378,609 3,095,243
$13,473,852 39,802,039
$39,802,039

966,277
$966,277 $49,988,777
6,837,012 636,171
$7,473,183 42,515,594 $42,515,594

966,277
$966,277 $49,988,777
6,837,012 636,171
$7,473,183 42,515,594 $42,515,594

973,518
$973,518 $54,966,907
7,196,157 2,134,090 $9,330,247 45,636,660 $45,636,660

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Department of Agriculture
Program Budget Financial Summary

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

FY 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
$0 0 0
$0
$966,277 $966,277

Changes $3,121,066 $3,121,066 359,145 $359,145 1,497,919 $1,497,919 $4,978,130

FY 2016 Recommendation
$45,636,660 $45,636,660
7,196,157 $7,196,157
2,134,090 $2,134,090 $54,966,907

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$86,283 $86,283

$2,996,556 $2,996,556

$432,874 0 0
$432,874

$25,891,471 6,837,012 225,000
$32,953,483

$91,811 $91,811

$4,616,627 $4,616,627

$66,704 0
$66,704

$5,891,936 411,171
$6,303,107

$0

$2,830,399

$0

$2,830,399

$2,436,153 359,145
1,497,919 $4,293,217

$2,436,153 359,145
1,497,919 $4,293,217

$7,241 $7,241

$973,518 $973,518

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Department of Banking and Finance

Department of Banking and Finance
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Department of Banking and Finance enforces and DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibBailnitkieins,gananddOFrignaanniczeation administers all state laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of state-chartered financial institutions in Georgia. The Department works to ensure the following banking conditions for Georgia customers:
Safe and sound operation of financial institutions; Public confidence in financial institutions; Protection for the interests of the depositors,
creditors, and shareholders of financial institutions; Service by financial institutions is responsive to the
convenience and needs of the public; and, Appropriate competition among all financial
institutions to promote economic growth.
The Department collects supervision, examination, and administrative fees from regulated entities to cover the expenses incurred in the operation of the department. All fees collected by the Department are deposited into the State Treasury.
To accomplish its objectives, the Department has three principal functions:
Supervise and regulate financial institutions; License mortgage brokers and lenders and money
service businesses; and, Conduct examinations of financial institutions,
mortgage brokers and lenders, and money service businesses as appropriate and as required by law.

SUPERVISION AND REGULATION
The Department has the authority to adopt rules and regulations regarding the operation of financial institutions, including the following:
Allow state-chartered financial institutions to compete fairly with those chartered by the federal government, other states, or foreign governments;
Protect Georgia financial institutions threatened by economic conditions or technological developments; and,
Prevent unfair, misleading, or deceptive business practices by financial services providers.
The Department of Banking and Finance has responsibility for regulating and monitoring the condition of state-chartered banks, credit unions, Georgia holding companies, merchant acquirer limited purpose banks, international bank agencies, mortgage brokers and lenders, check cashers, check sellers, and money transmitters.
LICENSING AND REGISTRATION
Article 13 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated requires mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers, as well as loan originators, to be licensed or registered with the Department in order to transact business in Georgia. The Department is responsible for licensing money service businesses (check sellers, check cashers, and money transmitters). The Department also conducts

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Department of Banking and Finance
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

investigations of residential mortgage lending and money service businesses.
FINANCIAL EXAMINATIONS
The Department is responsible for examining all financial institutions at least once each year. Mortgage lenders and brokers are to be examined at least once every 24 months. Exceptions to these examination frequencies are allowed under specific conditions as provided by law and/or policy. If necessary, the Department may require extra reports and conduct additional examinations to obtain essential information. The Department is authorized to issue and enforce orders requiring financial institutions to correct unacceptable conditions discovered through examinations.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Other responsibilities of the Department include approval of all proposals to incorporate as a state-chartered financial institution, approval of requests to change existing articles of incorporation, and approval of mergers and consolidations of financial institutions. Also, the Department investigates possible violations of state interest and usury laws.
AUTHORITY
Title 7, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Banking and Finance

Department of Banking and Finance
FY 2016 Program Budgets

FY 2016 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2015 Current Budget
$11,669,059
$11,669,059 $11,669,059

Changes $234,672 $234,672 $234,672

FY 2016 Recommendation
$11,903,731
$11,903,731 $11,903,731

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. Eliminate the Consumer Protection and Assistance program and transfer one position and funds to the Departmental Administration program. Total Change

($227,776) ($227,776)

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.
Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.
5. Transfer one position and funds from the Consumer Protection and Assistance program.
Total Change

$27,648 14,397
(905)
3,854 227,776 $272,770

Financial Institution Supervision

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

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

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
Total Change

$108,967 48,817 (5,251)
$152,533

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Department of Banking and Finance
FY 2016 Program Budgets

Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

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

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
Total Change

$26,022 12,512 (1,389)
$37,145

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Department of Banking and Finance

Department of Banking and Finance
Performance Measures

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

FY 2011 Actual
18.0% 0
100
76 205 2.0%

FY 2012 Actual
14.0% 0
73
55 200 7.0%

FY 2013 Actual
17.0% 0
72
52 183 18.0%

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FY 2014 Actual
20.0% N/A
72
54 184 38.0%
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Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Consumer Protection and
Assistance Departmental Administration
Financial Institution Supervision
Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision
SUBTOTAL
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Department of Banking and Finance
Department Financial Summary

FY 2013 Expenditures
$210,369

FY 2014 Expenditures
$218,293

FY 2015 Current Budget
$227,776

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$227,776

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$0

1,937,879 6,878,791

1,933,176 6,734,279

2,047,883 7,409,357

2,047,883 7,409,357

2,320,653 7,561,890

1,799,218

1,888,653

1,984,043

1,984,043

2,021,188

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

$10,774,401 10,774,401
$10,774,401

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

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

$11,903,731 11,903,731
$11,903,731

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Department of Banking and Finance

Department of Banking and Finance
Program Budget Financial Summary

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

FY 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 $234,672 $234,672 $234,672

FY 2016 Recommendation
$11,903,731
$11,903,731 $11,903,731

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

($227,776)

$0

($227,776)

$0

$272,770 $272,770

$2,320,653 $2,320,653

$152,533 $152,533

$7,561,890 $7,561,890

$37,145 $37,145

$2,021,188 $2,021,188

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

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Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) provides treatment and

support services to people with mental illnesses and

addictive diseases, and support to people with

developmental disabilities. Services are provided across the

state through contracts with 25 community service boards,

boards of health, and various private providers, and through

state operated regional hospitals.

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

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

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

Board of Behavioral Health and
Developmental Disabilities

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

Commissioner

Chief Operating Officer

Chief of Staff

Communications and Legislative Affairs

Accountability and Compliance

Hospital Services

Performance Management and
Quality Improvement

Behavioral Health

Developmental Disabilities

General Counsel/ Legal Services

Information Technology

Human Resources and Org
Deveopment

Budget and Finance

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Department of Behavioral Health and

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
FY 2016 Program Budgets

FY 2016 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Community Mental Health Services Block Grant Medical Assistance Program Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant Social Services Block Grant Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 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

Changes $15,302,537 0 $15,302,537 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 0 $0 $15,302,537

FY 2016 Recommendation
$973,880,824 10,255,138
$984,135,962 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 $1,161,703,705

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. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change

$114,531 415,784 24,210
$554,525

Adult Developmental Disabilities Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote independence of adults with significant
development disabilities through institutional care, community support and respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line. Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Service administered self insurance programs.
3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
4. Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 66.69% to 67.40%.
5. Provide funds for the establishment of intensive support coordination services for the NOW/COMP waiver program.

$1,281,247 (139,693) 572,819
(4,988,014) 3,189,659

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FY 2016 Program Budgets

6. Annualize the cost of 250 FY 2015 New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP) slots for the developmentally disabled to meet the requirements of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Settlement Agreement. Total Change
Other Changes 7. Utilize existing funds for deaf appropriate services.
Total Change
Adult Forensic Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide psychological evaluations of defendants, mental
health screening and evaluations, inpatient mental health treatment, competency remediation, forensic evaluation services, and supportive housing for forensic consumers. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015. Total Change
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:
State General Funds 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Service administered self
insurance programs. 3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2015. 4. Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 66.69%
to 67.40%. 5. Annualize the cost of three behavioral health crisis centers (BHCC) to meet the requirements of the DOJ
Settlement Agreement. Total Change Other Changes 6. Utilize existing funds for community-based crisis stabilization and inpatient hospital beds in Metro Atlanta. 7. Utilize existing funds for deaf appropriate services. Total Change
Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services to children and adolescents for the safe
withdrawal from abused substances and promote a transition to productive living. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Total Change

6,927,540 $6,843,558
Yes $0
$817,756 528,754
$1,346,510
$1,078,419 48,313
1,579,464 (791,202) 2,313,015 $4,228,009
Yes Yes $0
$4,041 $4,041

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
FY 2016 Program Budgets

Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, residential, support, and education
services to promote independence for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2015. Total Change
Child and Adolescent Forensic Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment and residential services to
children and adolescents clients referred by Georgia's criminal justice or corrections system. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2015. Total Change
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and
residential services to children and adolescents with mental illness. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2015. 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. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2015. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings. 5. Transfer funds and two positions to the Governor's Office for the Disability Services Ombudsman to
promote the safety, well-being, and rights of consumers. Total Change

$6,945 10,820 $17,765
$23,550 13,443
$36,993
$75,594 35,290
$110,884
$212,306 87,199
172,581 9,721
(279,154) $202,653

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
FY 2016 Program Budgets

Direct Care Support Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2015. Total Change
Substance Abuse Prevention Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the health and well-being of children, youth,
families and communities through preventing the use and/or abuse of alcohol, tobacco and drugs. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2015. 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Total Change

$1,204,130 740,882
$1,945,012
$267 193
$460
$0 $0
$3,484 8,643
$12,127

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Adult Addictive Diseases Services 1. Number of clients served in community-based
detoxification and crisis services 2. Number of clients served in community-based
treatment and recovery services 3. Percentage of clients discharged from crisis or
detoxification programs who receive followup behavioral health services within 14 days
Adult Developmental Disabilities Services 1. Persons served in community-based adult
developmental disabilities services 2. Number of Georgia consumers on waiting list
for waivers as of June 30
Adult Forensic Services 1. Number of adult pretrial evaluations
completed for superior or state courts 2. Number of outpatient evaluations completed
Adult Mental Health Services 1. Number adult mental health consumers
served in state facilities 2. Number of adult mental health consumers
served in community 3. Percentage of homeless individuals in adult
community mental health services who obtain stable housing while enrolled in services 4. Percentage of people enrolled in supportive employment who are competitively employed 5. Percentage of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) clients admitted to psychiatric hospitals Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities 1. Persons served in community-based child and adolescent developmental disabilities programs
Child and Adolescent Forensic Services 1. Number of evaluations completed on
juveniles in juvenile or superior court 2. Percentage of juvenile court evaluations
completed within 30 days of receipt of the court order
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services 1. Number of youth served by Psychiatric
Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) providers 2. Number of Mental Health Clubhouse
Recovery Support Service members 3. Number of youth served in community-based
services 4. Number of clients served in crisis service
activity

FY 2011 Actual
7,722 N/A
33.0%
17,453 5,972
2,070 1,982 6,331 116,477
N/A
N/A N/A
2,748
1,220 50.0%
758 N/A 31,548 1,414

FY 2012 Actual
7,522 24,062 32.0%
16,348 6,673
2,064 1,927 5,601 119,627 35.0%
34.0% 7.3%
3,089
1,232 39.0%
622 N/A 28,998 1,541

FY 2013 Actual
7,704 32,036 34.0%
15,734 6,773
2,143 2,028 5,143 106,180 33.0%
17.0% 7.8%
4,238
1,225 34.0%
518 598 25,356 1,636

FY 2014 Actual
7,719 25,797 35.0%
14,183 7,341
1,991 1,886 3,390* 118,327 30.0%
44.0% 9.9%
2,762
1,178 43.0%
484 663 29,382 1,783

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Performance Measures

5. Percentage of youth with improved functioning (change in CAFAS score from initial screening to most recent reported score)
Substance Abuse Prevention
1. Number of persons served in communitybased prevention programs
2. Percentage of persons served in communitybased prevention programs via an evidencebased program/strategy/policy
3. Percentage of adults 18-24 who report binge drinking in the past month
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Sexual Offender Review Board
1. Number of cases completed by each evaluator each month
2. Number of sexual offender cases leveled/ completed
3. Average amount of time it takes to complete each case (in hours)

FY 2011 Actual
N/A
200,000 50.0% 28.8%
26.0 910 8.5

FY 2012 Actual
48.5%
600,000 34.0% 21.5%
40.0 1,427
5.5

FY 2013 Actual
49.3%
575,000 10.0% 18.7%
26.7 964 3.2

FY 2014 Actual
28.1%
580,000 10.0% N/A
34.0 1,287
3.0

* Since 2010, DBHDD has been transitioning individuals out of state facilities and into the community by instituting a variety of services to treat individuals with mental illness in the community, in order to prevent hospital admissions and to provide a better continuum of care.

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2013 Expenditures
$99,269,817
301,695,363
78,068,799 305,668,431
16,276,617 10,092,456
12,268,824
4,906,675
106,133,733
44,074,455
159,475,678 16,706,613
$1,154,637,461
2,071,696
596,045 $2,667,741
$1,157,305,202
166,463,513 86,334,255
$252,797,768 894,252,296 10,255,138
$904,507,434

FY 2014 Expenditures
$100,428,080

FY 2015 Current Budget
$89,492,683

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$89,492,683

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$90,047,208

316,831,941

333,552,929

353,019,004

340,396,487

85,062,036 328,793,751
12,631,340 8,834,378

88,730,414 360,181,567
0 11,391,581

88,730,414 369,809,552
0 11,391,581

90,076,924 364,409,576
0 11,395,622

12,676,780

12,411,610

12,411,610

12,429,375

4,614,281

5,193,233

6,393,233

5,230,226

83,727,199

62,226,055

62,226,055

62,336,939

44,539,205

48,920,969

48,920,969

49,123,622

153,580,882 14,057,804
$1,165,777,677

120,486,553 10,230,543
$1,142,818,137

120,486,553 10,230,543
$1,173,112,197

122,431,565 10,231,003
$1,158,108,547

2,094,902

2,921,777

2,921,777

644,245 $2,739,147

661,254 $3,583,031

661,254 $3,583,031

$1,168,516,824 $1,146,401,168 $1,176,695,228

2,921,777 673,381
$3,595,158 $1,161,703,705

156,620,760 68,192,788
$224,813,548 933,448,138 10,255,138
$943,703,276

145,660,990 31,906,753
$177,567,743 958,578,287 10,255,138
$968,833,425

145,660,990 31,906,753
$177,567,743 988,872,347 10,255,138
$999,127,485

145,660,990 31,906,753
$177,567,743 973,880,824 10,255,138
$984,135,962

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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 $15,302,537 0 $15,302,537 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 0 $0 $15,302,537

FY 2016 Recommendation
$973,880,824 10,255,138
$984,135,962 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 $1,161,703,705

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$554,525 0 0 0 0 0
$554,525

$45,207,774 200,000
29,607,511 2,500,000
12,096,720 435,203
$90,047,208

$6,843,558 0 0 0 0
$6,843,558

$274,200,596 10,255,138 12,336,582 30,644,171 12,960,000
$340,396,487

$1,346,510 0
$1,346,510

$90,050,424 26,500
$90,076,924

$4,228,009 0 0 0 0
$4,228,009

$350,330,528 6,726,178 2,070,420 3,062,355 2,220,095
$364,409,576

$4,041 0 0
$4,041

$3,281,399 236,074
7,878,149 $11,395,622

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Department of Behavioral Health and

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

FY 2016 Recommendation

$17,765 0
$17,765

$8,840,683 3,588,692
$12,429,375

$36,993 $36,993

$5,230,226 $5,230,226

$110,884 0 0 0
$110,884

$49,342,643 7,437,531 2,886,984 2,669,781
$62,336,939

$202,653 0 0 0
$202,653

$37,385,905 4,378,613 7,336,971 22,133
$49,123,622

$1,945,012 0
$1,945,012

$108,858,524 13,573,041
$122,431,565

$460 0
$460

$234,588 9,996,415 $10,231,003

$0 0
$0
$12,127 $12,127

$244,153 2,677,624 $2,921,777
$673,381 $673,381

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Department of Community Affairs
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) serves as DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibCiolimtiems,uannitdyOArfgfaainrsization the State's primary community development agency and partners with the Department of Economic Development in bringing jobs to Georgia by administering various financial incentive programs that further the Governor's goals of economic growth and job creation. The agency also serves as the state's lead agency in housing finance and development; operates a host of state and federal grant programs; and provides comprehensive planning, technical, and research assistance to local governments. DCA's three core businesses are community and economic development, safe and affordable housing, and local government assistance.
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DCA's community development programs help the state's communities realize their growth and development goals. The agency administers the federal Community Development Block Grant program, which provides grants annually to cities and counties outside major metropolitan areas in Georgia. DCA's community service programs deliver funding support to AmeriCorps programs located throughout the state. The Leadership Development team helps communities to design, develop, and execute leadership training programs, and coordinates the regional multi-day Georgia Academy for Economic Development in every region of Georgia.
DCA offers economic development and redevelopment incentives and tools designed to help promote growth and

job creation throughout the state. Economic development programs deliver grants and loans to Georgia communities for infrastructure (for businesses creating or retaining jobs), brownfield redevelopment, site preparation, downtown redevelopment, and project funding for North Georgia Appalachian communities. Training, design, and technical assistance are also available specifically for downtown development programs.
Planning and quality growth assistance is aimed at helping communities address issues of growth, development, and quality of life through implementation of recognized best practices for planning and growth management. This assistance includes advisory clinics, technical assistance, quality growth audits, special issue workshops, and how-to toolkits.
SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING
DCA supports Georgia communities in addressing their housing needs by offering funding and expertise to communities, non-profit and for-profit organizations, and individuals. The agency provides financing for affordable housing development, mortgages, and down payment loans for moderate-income first-time homebuyers and financing for housing for people with special needs.
DCA's homeless and special needs housing programs support local programs that provide emergency shelter, transitional housing, essential services, and permanent

Attached for Administrative Purposes Only
Georgia Environmental Finance Authority Georgia Housing Finance Authority Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Commission OneGeorgia Authority

Board of Community Affairs
Commissioner

Chief Operating Officer
External Affairs and Field Services

Deputy Commissioner of Community
Development and Finance
Community Development

Governmental Affairs

Community Finance

Marketing and Communications

Deputy Commissioner of Housing

Deputy Commissioner of Finance and Administration

Housing Finance and Development

Administration

Housing Policy and Administration

Finance

Rental Assistance

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Department of Community Affairs
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

supportive housing for persons who need community support in order to retain stable housing.
The Housing Choice Voucher program provides rent subsidies to landlords who agree to maintain their rental properties at the required housing quality standards and to rent to qualified low-income families.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE
Regional Services program staff maintains partnerships with local, regional, state and federal organizations and agencies, and facilitates community issue identification, goal development, and implementation of best practices. This TeamGeorgia approach brings advanced technical support to local governments facing critical growth and development issues. Regional field teams coordinate selfimprovement initiatives such as the Main Street, Better Home Town, and Georgia Academy for Economic Development. The agency integrates the importance of sound environmental management with the overall health and development of Georgia's communities by enhancing the capacity of local governments and communities to protect the health, safety, and welfare of their residents.
The Office of Rural Development works closely with the Governor's Rural Development Council to identify issues and develop policy to support rural initiatives in job creation and economic vitality for rural Georgia. Tied closely to this work are the Appalachian Regional Commission, the OneGeorgia Rural Policy Center and the OneGeorgia Authority.
The department administers local government surveys related to topics including finance, solid waste, and wages and salaries. It also publishes and maintains information and data about local governments and prepares local government fiscal notes for the General Assembly.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
The following agencies are administratively attached to DCA: Georgia Housing and Finance Authority, Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, OneGeorgia Authority, and the State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Commission.

The Georgia Housing and Finance Authority was created in 1991 to provide financing and financial assistance for affordable housing statewide. The Authority's programs, administered by the Department of Community Affairs, are designed to provide low and moderate income earners safe and affordable rental housing, to aid in maintaining housing for homeownership, and to help abate homelessness in the state.
The Georgia Regional Transportation Authority operates the Xpress bus service, conducts transportation improvement studies, and reviews developments of regional impact in order to improve Georgia's mobility, air quality, and land use practices. The Authority operates in a 13-county non-attainment area located in Metropolitan Atlanta.
The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority provides loans for water, sewer, and solid waste infrastructure; manages energy efficiency and renewable energy programs; oversees land conservation projects; and manages and monitors state-owned fuel storage tanks. The Authority also administers the Governor's Water Supply Program which assists local governments with developing new sources of water supply to meet future demand forecasts.
The OneGeorgia Authority provides grants and loans to promote rural economic development and job creation in Georgia. Eligible counties and local development authorities are awarded financial assistance to help ensure that rural communities have the infrastructure required to attract growth and to respond to the needs of the private sector.
The State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Commission provides funds to support homeless assistance programs operated by local governments and nonprofit organizations throughout the state. In FY 2013, the trust fund helped 15,493 individuals through contributions to emergency shelters that provide immediate housing for Georgians who have become homeless.
AUTHORITY
Titles 8, 12, 36, 48 and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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FY 2016 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Department of Community Affairs
FY 2016 Program Budgets

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

Changes $191,562 $191,562 0 $0 0 $0 $191,562

FY 2016 Recommendation
$64,620,515 $64,620,515 172,892,464 $172,892,464
13,180,869 $13,180,869 $250,693,848

Building Construction

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

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

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
Total Change

$4,103 1,938 131
$6,172

Coordinated Planning

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that county and city governments meet the requirements of the Georgia Planning Act of 1989 by establishing standards and procedures for comprehensive plans and reviewing plans submitted by local governments; to provide training and assistance to local governments in completing comprehensive plans for quality growth by offering mapping and Geographical Information System (GIS) services, online planning tools, and resource teams, and funding the regional planning efforts of Regional Commissions; and to provide annexation reports from Georgia cities to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Recommended Change:

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

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
Total Change

$17,013 8,944 566
$26,523

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FY 2016 Program Budgets

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the
department. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.
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. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change

Homeownership Programs

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the supply of affordable housing through rehabilitation and construction financing, and to promote homeownership for low and moderateincome individuals by providing sustainable housing grants to local governments, administering mortgage and down payment assistance programs for low and moderate income homebuyers, and offering homeownership counseling and home buyer education programs through a partnership with private providers.

Recommended Change:

1. No change. Total Change

Regional Services

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote access to department services and assistance through a statewide network of regional representatives, to provide technical assistance and grants to local communities to achieve goals relating to housing and community and economic development projects and services that are in-line with the community's comprehensive plan, and to develop leadership infrastructure across local governments.

Recommended Change:

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

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
Total Change

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$2,183 862
3,689 $6,734
$19,410 10,121 720
$30,251
$0 $0
$15,179 7,175 393
$22,747
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FY 2016 Program Budgets

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. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change

Special Housing Initiatives

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. No change. Total Change

State Community Development Programs Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the
development of their core commercial areas, and to champion new development opportunities for rural Georgia. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change

$0 $0
$5,441 2,730 174
$8,345
$0 $0
$9,564 4,086 262
$13,912

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Department of Community Affairs
FY 2016 Program Budgets
State Economic Development Programs Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and loans to local governments and
businesses and to leverage private investment in order to attract and promote economic development and job creation. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste, energy, and
land conservation projects. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
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 to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings. Total Change
Payments to OneGeorgia Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

$2,381 554 109
$3,044
$0 $0
$48,264 26,206 (837) 201
$73,834
$0 $0

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Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Building Construction 1. Number of building code clarifications/
technical assistance provided to public and private sector customers per consultant 2. Number of building insignias issued
Coordinated Planning 1. Percentage of local comprehensive plans and
similar reviews completed within designated 30-day timeframe 2. Number of plans reviewed
3. Average number of days to review local comprehensive plans
Federal Community and Economic Development Programs
1. Amount of private investment leveraged for Appalachian Regional Commission economic development projects
2. Number of persons who benefit from local government community development activities financed through the state Community Development Block Grant program
Homeownership Programs 1. Number of Georgia Dream First Mortgage
loans purchased 2. Number of people who receive pre-purchase,
post purchase, or foreclosure prevention counseling 3. Georgia Dream foreclosure rates that are lower than state's foreclosure rate as measured by the Mortgage Bankers Association of America
Regional Services 1. Information distribution/gathering activities
for Georgia Housing Search, Project Homeless Count and other programs
Rental Housing Programs 1. Number of Georgia residents served
2. Number of jobs created (based on National Homebuilders model of 1.5 jobs per unit)
3. Number of housing choice vouchers under contract
Research and Surveys 1. Percentage of all cities and counties meeting
all state reporting requirements 2. Number of local governments and authorities
to whom technical accounting/financial technical assistance is made available by phone, email, and onsite 3. Number of city/county Report of Local Government Finance Reports Government Management Indicators surveys processed within 10 business days

FY 2011 Actual
713
3,522
100.0%
367 N/A

FY 2012 Actual
897
3,332
92.0%
320 15.0

FY 2013 Actual
810
3,123
97.0%
237 16.0

$171,000,000 52,422

$89,700,000 50,129

$72,555,000 31,039

1,461 3,796 2.0%
90
6,120 3,825 15,778 90.0%
533
1,240

1,053 4,175 3.4%
138
5,585 3,491 15,072 88.0%
562
1,385

1,321 6,824 2.1%
120
4,896 3,060 14,834 80.0%
506
824

FY 2014 Actual
948 3,638 87.8%
237 19.9
$321,143,057 41,993
1,344 7,309 1.4%
144
10,898 5,540
14,644 89.0%
590
1,065

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Department of Community Affairs
Performance Measures

Special Housing Initiatives 1. Number of individuals served by the state's
homeless and special needs housing programs
State Community Development Programs 1. Net new jobs created in Georgia Main Street/
Better Hometown cities
State Economic Development Programs 1. Number of jobs created or retained
2. Total value of grants and loans awarded
3. Dollar amount of private investment leverage per grant/loan dollar
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance
Authority 1. Number of loans executed
2. Value of loans executed (in millions)
3. Community debt service savings realized by utilizing Georgia Environmental Finance Authority's loan program
Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority
1. Number of Xpress riders
2. Total Xpress passenger fare revenue recovery
3. Number of passenger miles traveled on Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Xpress buses
4. Number of vanpool riders
Payments to OneGeorgia Authority 1. Number of jobs created or retained
2. Total value of grants and loans awarded
3. Dollar amount of private investment leverage per grant/loan dollar

FY 2011 Actual
64,780

FY 2012 Actual
78,243

FY 2013 Actual
35,466

3,006
7,604 $73,233,160
$61.00

3,303
8,762 $45,003,966
$64.00

2,553
11,009 $18,646,752
$78.00

54 $192 $23,098,916

45 $127 $16,853,498

65 $189 $52,281,831

2,185,357 34.3%
53,890,904
1,131,065
N/A N/A N/A

2,371,773 35.7%
58,487,922
1,152,049
3,438 $20,969,638
$33.00

2,259,730 33.5%
55,724,941
558,309
1,985 $23,737,150
$27.00

FY 2014 Actual
26,670
3,583
8,118 $19,702,225
$16.00
62 $223 $71,431,445
2,142,412 29.2%
38,301,011
466,937 2,179
$13,076,330 $19.00

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Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Building Construction
Coordinated Planning
Departmental Administration
Federal Community and Economic Development Programs
Homeownership Programs
Regional Services
Rental Housing Programs
Research and Surveys
Special Housing Initiatives
State Community Development Programs
State Economic Development Programs
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Payments to Georgia
Environmental Finance Authority Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Payments to OneGeorgia Authority SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES) Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds
Federal Recovery Funds
Other Funds
SUBTOTAL
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2013 Expenditures
$499,341 4,386,343 6,904,909 60,433,659
9,649,199 1,525,612 121,491,328
372,405 5,235,615
697,644 14,441,642 $225,637,697
0
3,551,474 9,245,392 $12,796,866 $238,434,563
187,291,588 570,835
12,052,006 $199,914,429
38,520,134 $38,520,134

FY 2014 Expenditures
$458,484
4,032,999
7,103,053
43,666,473

FY 2015 Current Budget
$573,714
3,799,087
6,557,530
54,152,750

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$573,714

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$579,886

3,799,087

3,825,610

6,557,530

6,564,264

54,152,750

54,183,001

7,306,654 1,133,044 123,058,666
372,748 5,248,659
880,771
31,386,614
$224,648,165

5,247,652 1,329,194 118,940,343
388,430 5,503,057
805,597
21,424,696
$218,722,050

5,247,652 1,329,194 118,940,343
388,430 5,503,057
805,597
21,424,696
$218,722,050

5,247,652 1,351,941 118,940,343
396,775 5,503,057
819,509
21,427,740
$218,839,778

298,495

348,495

348,495

348,495

12,702,174 60,001,179 $73,001,848 $297,650,013

11,252,839 20,178,902 $31,780,236 $250,502,286

11,252,839 20,018,850 $31,620,184 $250,342,234

170,169,924 0
11,858,156 $182,028,080
115,621,933 $115,621,933

172,892,464 0
13,180,869 $186,073,333
64,428,953 $64,428,953

172,892,464 0
13,020,817 $185,913,281
64,428,953 $64,428,953

11,326,673
20,178,902
$31,854,070
$250,693,848
172,892,464 0
13,180,869 $186,073,333
64,620,515 $64,620,515

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Department of Community Affairs

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 $191,562 $191,562 0 $0 0 $0 $191,562

FY 2016 Recommendation
$64,620,515 $64,620,515 172,892,464 $172,892,464
13,180,869 $13,180,869 $250,693,848

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$6,172 0 0
$6,172

$246,966 75,116
257,804 $579,886

$26,523 0
$26,523

$3,698,704 126,906
$3,825,610

$6,734 0 0
$6,734

$1,123,583 3,216,000 2,224,681
$6,564,264

$30,251 0 0
$30,251

$1,604,758 52,272,828
305,415 $54,183,001

$0

$474,298

0

4,773,354

$0

$5,247,652

$22,747 0 0
$22,747

$1,055,291 108,000 188,650
$1,351,941

$0

$114,948,262

0

3,992,081

$0

$118,940,343

$8,345 $8,345

$396,775 $396,775

$0

$2,962,892

0

1,702,960

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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

FY 2016 Recommendation
837,205
$5,503,057

$13,912 0
$13,912

$764,225 55,284
$819,509

$3,044 0 0
$3,044

$21,092,153 95,000
240,587 $21,427,740

$0 $0
$73,834 $73,834
$0 0
$0

$348,495 $348,495
$11,326,673 $11,326,673
$20,000,000 178,902
$20,178,902

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Department of Community Health
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Department of Community Health (DCH) was DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibCiolimtiems,uannitdyOHregaalnthization created in 1999 to serve as the lead agency for health care planning and purchasing issues in Georgia.
In 2009, HB 228 restructured the state's health and human services agencies. The Division of Public Health, including the Emergency Preparedness function, transitioned to DCH. Two years later HB 214 transitioned the Division of Public Health and the Office of Health Improvement from DCH to a newly created Department of Public Health.
Additionally, the Division of Healthcare Facility Regulation was created out of SB 433 (2008) and HB 228 (2009). The division oversees the health and long-term care functions transferred from the Office of Regulatory Services. A nine-person board appointed by the Governor has policymaking authority for DCH.
The Department has three major divisions: Medicaid, State Health Benefit Plan, and Healthcare Facility Regulation.
MEDICAID
DCH is designated as the single state agency for Medicaid. The largest division in the department, the Medicaid Division purchases health care on behalf of 1.8 million persons who are aged, blind, disabled, or indigent. A broad array of health care services is available that address the needs of program participants; including hospital, physician, pharmacy, and nursing home services. Aged,

blind, and disabled Medicaid members utilize a fee-forservice delivery system. Low-income Medicaid members enroll in Care Management Organizations (CMOs) for the management of their health care services.
State and federal dollars fund Medicaid with the federal government traditionally paying for about 65% of health care costs.
The Division is also responsible for the PeachCare for Kids program, Georgia's version of the federal Children's Health Insurance Program. PeachCare provides medical and dental coverage for over 160,000 children whose parents' income is too high to qualify for Medicaid, but who cannot afford private health insurance. Participants pay a monthly premium based on income and family size. Current eligibility allows children in families with incomes between 133% and 235% of the federal poverty level to participate. PeachCare members also enroll in CMOs.
The Division administers the state's Indigent Care Trust Fund (ICTF). Using intergovernmental transfers and federal matching funds, the ICTF reimburses hospitals serving a disproportionate share of medically indigent Georgians.
STATE HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN
The Division of State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) manages the health plan which provides health insurance coverage to nearly 630,000 state employees, school system employees, retirees, and their dependents. The SHBP offers

Board of Community Health

Attached for Administrative Purposes Only
Georgia Board for Physician Workforce Georgia Composite Medical Board Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency

Commissioner

Executive Assistant

Deputy Commissioner

Chief of Staff

Medicaid

State Health Benefit Plan

PeachCare for Kids

Health Care Facility Regulation

Office of Health Information Technology

Health Planning

Healthcare Facility Licensing

Communications and Legislative
Affairs

General Counsel

Information Technology

Inspector General

Financial Management

Georgia Board of Dentistry

Georgia State Board of Pharmacy

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Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

members several coverage options managed by two statewide vendors and one regional vendor, including Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA) Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO), High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP), and standard and premier Medicare Advantage Plans. A wellness vendor administers actionbased incentives that will allow SHBP members and covered spouses to reduce their cost sharing. Incentives are awarded for activities such as completing a biometric assessment, creating a wellness plan, or participating in wellness coaching.
FACILITY REGULATON
The Division of Healthcare Facility Regulation inspects, monitors, licenses, registers, and certifies a variety of health and long-term care programs to ensure that facilities operate at acceptable levels, as mandated by state statutes and by rules and regulations adopted by the Board of Community Health.
ADMINISTRATION
The Division includes the Office of General Counsel, which provides legal assistance to the department and administers the Certificate of Need (CON) process; the Office of the Inspector General; Operations; Information Technology; Communications; and Financial Management.
GEORGIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY
The Georgia Board of Dentistry licenses dentists and, through the Dental Board's licensure process, the Board ensures that those applying for licensure in this state as a dentist or dental hygienist have acceptable education, training, and personal character to safely practice in Georgia. In carrying out its regulatory functions, the Board sets and defines standards to draw the line between safe and dangerous dental practices.

GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY
The Georgia State Board of Pharmacy is responsible for the regulation of pharmacists and pharmacies in Georgia. The Board reviews applications, administers examinations, licenses qualified applicants, and regulates the practice of licenses throughout the state.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
DCH has three administratively attached Boards.
The Georgia Composite Medical Board licenses physicians and other health care practitioners and enforces the Medical Practice Act.
The Georgia Board for Physician Workforce provides financial aid to medical schools and residency training programs. In 2011, HB 509 transferred the programs of the former State Medical Education Board to the board. These programs offer medical school scholarships and physician loan repayment in exchange for practice in rural and underserved areas.
The Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency was created to ensure and protect health, safety and welfare of Georgia citizens by enforcing Georgia laws and rules pertaining to manufactured or compounded drugs, and to ensure only licensed facilities or persons dispensed or distributed pharmaceuticals.
AUTHORITY
Titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act; Title 31 and 33, Official Code of Georgia Annotated. See also OCGA Titles 9-10, 12, 15-17, 19-20, 24-26, 32, 34, 36-37, 40, and 42-52.

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Department of Community Health
FY 2016 Program Budgets

FY 2016 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Payment TOTAL STATE FUNDS Medical Assistance Program State Children's Insurance Program Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 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

Changes ($14,515,278) 0 212,713 8,038,227 ($6,264,338) 368,954,854 92,966,293 0 $461,921,147 (53,675,527)
($53,675,527) $401,981,282

FY 2016 Recommendation
$2,512,132,321 109,968,257 167,969,114 272,255,461
$3,062,325,153 6,522,902,731 425,580,978 26,643,401
$6,975,127,110 3,621,411,308
$3,621,411,308 $13,658,863,571

Departmental Administration and Program Support Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.
Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.
5. Reduce funds for operations.
Total Change

$195,109 8,883
101,581
37,378 (82,725) $260,226

Georgia Board of Dentistry Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified applicants as
dentists and dental hygienists, regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary action when warranted. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
4. Reduce funds for operations.
Total Change

$5,669 258
3,732
(4,999) $4,660

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FY 2016 Program Budgets

Georgia State Board of Pharmacy Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified pharmacists and
pharmacies, regulating the practice of pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
4. 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. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
4. Eliminate one-time start-up funds for Federally Qualified Health Centers.

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. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Service administered self insurance programs.
3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
4. Replace the loss of federal funds resulting from updates to the cost allocation plan.
5. Increase funds for eight additional nurse surveyors. (Total Funds: $821,844)
Total Change

$2,284 104
3,865 (4,999) $1,254
$18,620 848
15,474 (1,000,000) ($965,058)
$96,187 4,379
46,703 2,895,661
410,922 $3,453,852

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Department of Community Health
FY 2016 Program Budgets

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:
Other Changes
1. Convene a task force of state legislators, Georgia hospital representatives, Governor's Office representatives, and the Commissioner of the Department of Community Health to develop and submit a plan to the General Assembly by August 1, 2015 to continue supporting uncompensated hospital care for poor and uninsured Georgians once the federal Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) funds have been reduced.
2. Increase funds in the Ambulance Licensing Fee activity to reflect actual funds available. (Total Funds: $1,000,000)
Total Change

Medicaid: Aged, Blind and Disabled

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

State General Funds 1. Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need. (Total Funds: $10,831,130)

2. Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 66.69% to 67.40%. (Total Funds: $0)
3. Increase funds for new Hepatitis C drugs. (Total Funds: $70,037,117)

4. Increase funds for changes in rate calculations for nursing facility operator changes that occur after January 1, 2012, as directed by HB 744 (2014 Session). (Total Funds: $26,839,525)
5. Increase funds to provide one-time start-up costs of a voluntary case management program intended to improve the health outcomes of members. (Total Funds: $37,151,006)
6. Restore funds for unachievable savings from the implementation of the Public Assistance Reporting Information System (PARIS). (Total Funds: $1,533,742)
7. Restore funds for unachievable savings from hospital costs settlements. (Total Funds: $7,923,313)

8. Restore funds for unachievable savings from the implementation of case management in the ABD program. (Total Funds: $12,732,138)
Total Change

Nursing Home Provider Fees 9. Increase funds to reflect projected FY 2015 Nursing Home Provider Fee revenue. (Total Funds:
$652,494)
Total Change

Other Changes
10. 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: $2,991,117)
11. Provide coverage of skilled nursing services in the Independent Care Waiver Program (ICWP) for individuals with severe physical disabilities who were previously receiving this service through the Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP) waiver.
Total Change

Yes
Yes $0
$3,607,849 (34,051,657)
22,832,100 8,749,685
12,111,228 500,000
2,583,000 4,150,677 $20,482,882 $212,713 $212,713
Yes Yes $0

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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: $72,514,591)
2. 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: $46,610,255)
3. Increase funds to account for the continued implementation of 12-month eligibility reviews as required by PPACA. (Total Funds: $116,129,138)
4. Increase funds for the increased percentage of Medicaid-eligible individuals enrolling due to the PPACA (also known as the "Woodwork Effect"). (Total Funds: $8,538,649)
5. Reduce funds to eliminate one-time funds for the increase in state premium tax liability caused by the primary care provider (PCP) rate increase required by the PPACA. (Total Funds: ($3,302,312))
6. Reduce funds to eliminate one-time funds for foster care run-out claims. (Total Funds: ($14,410,087))
7. Replace tobacco settlement funds that were transferred to the Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education (CORE) in HB 744 (2014 Session) with state funds. (Total Funds: $690,184)
8. Restore funds for unachievable savings from the implementation of the PARIS system. (Total Funds: $1,003,160)
9. Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 66.69% to 67.40%. (Total Funds: $0)
10. Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (eFMAP) from 76.68% to 94.22% for children ages 6 to 19 with household incomes between 100% and 138% of the federal poverty line (FPL) who were moved from the PeachCare for Kids program to the Low Income Medicaid (LIM) program as of January 1, 2014, as required by the PPACA. (Total Funds: $0)
11. Restore funds for unachievable savings from hospital costs settlements. (Total Funds: $5,411,043)
12. Transfer funds to the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce Morehouse School of Medicine Grant program to increase the operating grant for medical education. Total Change
Hospital Provider Payment 13. Increase funds to reflect projected FY 2016 Hospital Provider Payment revenue. (Total Funds:
$24,657,138) Total Change
PeachCare Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income
Georgia children. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for growth in PeachCare based on projected need. (Total Funds: $22,848,574)
2. Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (eFMAP) from 76.68% to 94.22%, as authorized by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). (Total Funds: $0)
3. Restore funds for unachievable savings from the implementation of the PARIS system. (Total Funds: $160,692)
4. Restore funds for unachievable savings from hospital costs settlements. (Total Funds: $683,478)
Total Change

$24,154,611 15,194,943
37,858,099 2,844,224
(1,100,000) (4,800,000)
225,000 327,030 (26,269,120) (18,943,200)
1,764,000 (8,038,227) $23,217,360 $8,038,227 $8,038,227
$5,328,287 (74,650,629)
9,288 39,505 ($69,273,549)

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Department of Community Health

Department of Community Health
FY 2016 Program Budgets
State Health Benefit Plan Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees
that is competitive with other commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and utilization rates. Recommended Change:
Other Changes 1. Increase funds to annualize the cost of a pilot program to provide coverage for the treatment of autism
spectrum disorders (ASDs) effective January 1, 2015. (Total Funds: $2,410,661) 2. Increase funds to annualize the cost for providing coverage for hearing aids for children effective
January 1, 2015. (Total Funds: $853,980) 3. Increase funds to annualize the cost of the bariatric surgery pilot program effective January 1, 2015.
(Total Funds: $5,400,000) 4. Increase funds for members requiring treatment with the new Hepatitis C drugs. (Total Funds:
$15,400,000) 5. Reduce funds due to a scheduled reduction in the Transitional Reinsurance Fee imposed by the Patient
Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). (Total Funds: ($4,924,000)) 6. Increase funds to account for limits imposed on cost sharing by the PPACA. (Total Funds: $46,470,000)
7. Increase funds to account for the projected increased enrollment due to the individual mandate and auto-enrollment of new employees as required by the PPACA. (Total Funds: $14,155,000)
8. Reduce funds to reflect savings from removing copayments from health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) plans. (Total Funds: ($58,000,000))
9. Reduce funds to reflect updated projections for membership, medical services utilization, and medical trend changes. (Total Funds: ($174,853,282))
10. Increase funds for reserves to fund future claims and Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) liabilities. (Total Funds: $98,212,114)
11. Delay the implementation of the scheduled increase of the employer contribution rate for noncertificated school service employees from $596.20 per member per month to $746.20 per member per month, deferring the collection of an estimated $102,825,000 in revenue for the SHBP.
12. Effective January 1, 2016, eliminate SHBP coverage for non-certificated public school employees, as defined in OCGA 20-2-910, who work, on average, fewer than 30 hours per week. 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. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
4. Eliminate two vacant positions and transfer savings to the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Graduate Medical Education program for six new residency slots in primary care specialties. Total Change

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes $0
$4,793 218
3,471 (96,006) ($87,524)

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FY 2016 Program Budgets
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. Increase funds for 11 new residency slots in primary care specialties. 2. Transfer savings from the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas program for
three new residency slots in primary care specialties. 3. Transfer savings from the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Board Administration program for six
new residency slots in primary care specialties. 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: State General Funds 1. Transfer funds from the Low-Income Medicaid program to increase the operating grant for medical education. Total Change Other Changes 2. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. Total Change
Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the
state, and to provide a program of aid to promising medical students. Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Reduce funds for the medical recruitment fair and transfer savings to the Georgia Board for Physician
Workforce: Graduate Medical Education program for three new residency slots. Total Change Other Changes 2. Realign program activities to provide additional Physician Rural Areas Assistance (PRAA) loan repayment awards. Total Change

$172,768 40,000 96,006
$308,774
$0 $0
$8,038,227 $8,038,227
Yes $0
($40,000) ($40,000)
Yes $0

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Department of Community Health
FY 2016 Program Budgets

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

2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
4. Increase funds for the Cosmetic Laser Services Act implementation.

Total Change

Other Changes 5. Increase funds to reflect the collection of administrative fees. (Total Funds: $200,000)

6. 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. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
4. Reduce funds for operations.
Total Change

$0 $0
$35,733 1,627
13,002 13,110 $63,472
Yes Yes $0
$27,018 1,230
11,008 (19,110) $20,146

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Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Health Care Access and Improvement 1. Number of Georgians served by Department
of Community Health's safety net programs and grants 2. Number of health care providers who have attested to adopting, implementing, or upgrading certified Electronic Health Record technology in Georgia
Healthcare Facility Regulation 1. Percentage of applicable health care facility
inspection results posted to the website within 30 days of inspection exit 2. Number of licenses issued
3. Number of annual inspections, excluding complaint inspections
4. Number of complaints reported
5. Number of complaints that resulted in a site visit
6. Number of Certificate of Need applications processed
Indigent Care Trust Fund 1. Percentage of Georgia hospitals achieving
"deemed" status for Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments 2. Percentage of uncompensated care reimbursed through DSH payments 3. Percentage of uncompensated care delivered by deemed hospitals
Medicaid: Aged, Blind and Disabled 1. Number of Aged, Blind and Disabled enrollees
2. Cost per member per month for Aged, Blind, and Disabled enrollees
3. Percentage of Long Term Care expenditures for Home and Community Based Waiver Services versus institutional expenditures
Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid 1. Number of low-income Medicaid enrollees
2. Cost per member per month for low-income Medicaid enrollees
PeachCare 1. Percentage of members in Georgia Families 12
months - 19 years who had a visit with a primary care physician (Medicaid and PeachCare)
State Health Benefit Plan 1. Average expense per member per month
2. Number of active subscribers supporting each retiree subscriber (active to retiree ratio)
3. Percentage of SHBP members accessing any preventive care services

FY 2011 Actual
79,390 848
94.0% 850
2,637 10,009
2,366 97
15.0% 21.0% 28.0%
434,215 $807.81
43.0%
1,064,301 $251.82
87.6%
$347.31 2.6
36.3%

FY 2012 Actual
66,825 2,198
94.0% 854
3,021 10,925
2,453 68
23.0% 22.0% 29.0%
447,118 $834.91
45.0%
1,087,234 $256.72
84.4%
$368.80 2.4
44.9%

FY 2013 Actual
37,683 3,023
100.0% 686
2,444 10,754
2,459 79
26.0% 22.0% 34.0%
463,566 $886.20
46.8%
1,117,595 $249.35
87.2%
$370.45 2.2
40.2%

FY 2014 Actual
46,694 3,056
95.0% 763
3,070 10,567
2,871 63
23.0% 21.0% 36.0%
472,444 $932.02
50.9%
1,149,890 $264.29
N/A
$371.19 2.0
36.3%

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Department of Community Health
Performance Measures

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Graduate Medical Education
1. Number of residents in training at Georgia's Graduate Medical Education programs (filled positions)
2. Percentage of residents funded under contract vs. total residents in Georgia's Graduate Medical Education programs
Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Mercer School of Medicine Grant
1. Percentage of graduates entering core specialties (primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, Ob/Gyn, or general surgery)
2. Number of medical students enrolled at Mercer University School of Medicine
Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant
1. Percentage of graduates entering core specialties (primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, Ob/Gyn, or general surgery)
2. Number of medical students enrolled at Morehouse School of Medicine
Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas
1. Number of physicians receiving loan repayment
2. Number of students receiving scholarships
3. Percentage of qualified applicants receiving loan repayment award
4. Percentage of loan repayment recipients still practicing in rural Georgia
Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education
1. Number of Georgia residents enrolled in Mercer Medical School
2. Number of Georgia residents enrolled in Morehouse School of Medicine
3. Percentage of Emory Medical School UME graduates entering residency in Georgia
4. Percentage of Mercer Medical School UME graduates entering residency in Georgia
5. Percentage of Morehouse School of Medicine UME graduates entering residency in Georgia
Georgia Composite Medical Board
1. Number of initial licensure applications processed
2. Number of licensure applications renewals processed
3. Percentage of licenses issued or denied within 90 days of application

FY 2011 Actual
2,046 58.0%
58.0%
351
71.0%
223
13 28 39.0% N/A
351 125 32.0% 22.0% 28.0%
3,459 21,258 74.5%

FY 2012 Actual
2,069 58.0%
55.0%
387
66.0%
230
17 25 94.0% N/A
387 122 29.0% 24.0% 22.0%
2,963 24,103 74.0%

FY 2013 Actual
2,122 59.0%
66.0%
400
69.0%
236
17 25 61.0% N/A
400 126 31.7% 16.9% 19.2%
3,531 21,534 77.6%

FY 2014 Actual
2,195 59.0%
61.3%
420
65.8%
249
18 25 50.0% 62.0%
420 138 27.2% 32.9% 18.0%
4,481 21,369 75.5%

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Department of Community Health
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration
and Program Support Georgia Board of Dentistry
Georgia State Board of Pharmacy
Health Care Access and Improvement
Healthcare Facility Regulation
Indigent Care Trust Fund
Medicaid: Aged, Blind and Disabled
Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid
PeachCare
State Health Benefit Plan
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Georgia Board for Physician
Workforce: Board Administration Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Graduate Medical Education Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Mercer School of Medicine Grant Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education Georgia Composite Medical Board Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES) Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds
Federal Recovery Funds
Other Funds
Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL

FY 2013 Expenditures
$376,691,477 0 0
23,194,179 15,949,905 439,639,314 5,192,327,584 3,358,430,556 370,759,965 2,834,175,054 $12,611,168,034
547,978
8,695,727
20,969,911
10,671,474
830,000
2,647,228
2,279,692 0
$46,642,010 $12,657,810,044
6,393,031,296 92,021,288
3,401,844,695 0
$9,886,897,279

FY 2014 Expenditures
$385,759,531 680,848 530,290
28,310,279 15,715,608 445,237,096 5,261,145,757 3,635,220,725 412,148,658 2,770,549,950 $12,955,298,742
521,713
8,172,181
20,969,911
10,933,643
890,000
2,055,432
2,422,552 1,765,513 $47,730,945 $13,003,029,687
6,679,874,487 82,871,509
3,297,192,512 1,533,069
$10,061,471,577

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 0
3,675,086,835 0
$10,188,292,798

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total $389,108,012
802,970 744,573 23,324,541 20,109,223 398,662,493 5,406,786,161 3,874,841,869 425,015,755 3,096,786,114 $13,636,181,711
695,782
9,662,620
22,769,911
15,933,643
1,070,000
2,087,250
2,324,014 1,911,022 $56,454,242 $13,692,635,953
6,857,301,737 0
3,620,211,308 0
$10,477,513,045

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$389,368,238 807,630 745,827
23,359,483 20,667,414 399,662,493 5,350,616,851 3,888,559,646 424,124,694 3,096,786,114 $13,594,698,390
608,258
9,214,238
22,769,911
23,971,870
1,030,000
2,087,250
2,552,486 1,931,168 $64,165,181 $13,658,863,571
6,975,127,110 0
3,621,411,308 0
$10,596,538,418

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Department of Community Health

Department of Community Health
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Hospital Provider Payment Nursing Home Provider Fees State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2013 Expenditures
232,080,023
176,864,128
2,243,475,357
118,493,257
$2,770,912,765

FY 2014 Expenditures
237,978,451
169,521,312
2,367,415,618
166,642,729
$2,941,558,110

FY 2015 Current Budget
264,217,234
167,756,401
2,526,647,599
109,968,257
$3,068,589,491

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
264,217,234

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
272,255,461

167,756,401

167,969,114

2,672,956,016

2,512,132,321

110,193,257

109,968,257

$3,215,122,908 $3,062,325,153

House Bill 132 (2013 Session) authorized the transfer of the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency as an attached agency from the Office of the Secretary of State to the Department of Community Health. The bill also established the Georgia Board of Dentistry and the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy as divisions within the Department of Community Health.

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Department of Community Health
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Payment TOTAL STATE FUNDS Medical Assistance Program State Children's Insurance Program Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Departmental Administration and Program Support State General Funds Medical Assistance Program State Children's Insurance Program Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Georgia Board of Dentistry State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Georgia State Board of Pharmacy State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Health Care Access and Improvement State General Funds Medical Assistance Program Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Healthcare Facility Regulation State General Funds Medical Assistance Program Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Indigent Care Trust Fund Medical Assistance Program Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Medicaid: Aged, Blind and Disabled State General Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Payment Medical Assistance Program

FY 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
$257,075,969 141,586,524
$398,662,493
$1,397,353,148 167,756,401 28,620,148
3,253,776,738

Changes ($14,515,278) 0 212,713 8,038,227 ($6,264,338) 368,954,854 92,966,293 0 $461,921,147 (53,675,527)
($53,675,527) $401,981,282

FY 2016 Recommendation
$2,512,132,321 109,968,257 167,969,114 272,255,461
$3,062,325,153 6,522,902,731 425,580,978 26,643,401
$6,975,127,110 3,621,411,308
$3,621,411,308 $13,658,863,571

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$260,226 0 0 0 0
$260,226

$67,117,606 267,962,627
26,256,668 1,921,233
26,110,104 $389,368,238

$4,660 $4,660

$807,630 $807,630

$1,254 $1,254

$745,827 $745,827

($965,058) 0 0
($965,058)

$6,912,932 416,250
16,030,301 $23,359,483

$3,453,852 410,922 0 0
$3,864,774

$10,929,096 3,733,665 5,904,653 100,000
$20,667,414

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

$257,075,969 142,586,524
$399,662,493

$20,482,882 212,713 0
149,995,987

$1,417,836,030 167,969,114 28,620,148
3,403,772,725

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Department of Community Health

Department of Community Health
Program Budget Financial Summary

Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Hospital Provider Payment Medical Assistance Program Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS PeachCare State General Funds Hospital Provider Payment State Children's Insurance Program Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS State Health Benefit Plan Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Board Administration State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Graduate Medical Education State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Mercer School of Medicine Grant State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Georgia Composite Medical Board State General Funds

FY 2015 Current Budget
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 0 0
$170,691,582

FY 2016 Recommendation
2,787,214
329,631,620 $5,350,616,851

$23,217,360 0
8,038,227 218,547,945
0 $249,803,532

$921,096,638 109,968,257 241,808,093
2,589,941,495 25,745,163
$3,888,559,646

($69,273,549) 0
92,966,293 0
$23,692,744

$22,821,381 1,827,220
399,324,310 151,783
$424,124,694

($54,875,527) ($54,875,527)

$3,096,786,114 $3,096,786,114

($87,524) ($87,524)
$308,774 $308,774
$0 $0
$8,038,227 $8,038,227
($40,000) ($40,000)
$0 $0 $63,472

$608,258 $608,258
$9,214,238 $9,214,238
$22,769,911 $22,769,911
$23,971,870 $23,971,870
$1,030,000 $1,030,000
$2,087,250 $2,087,250 $2,252,486

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Department of Community Health
Program Budget Financial Summary

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

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

Changes 200,000
$263,472

FY 2016 Recommendation
300,000
$2,552,486

$20,146 $20,146

$1,931,168 $1,931,168

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Department of Corrections

Department of Corrections
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Georgia Department of Corrections (DOC) DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibCiolirtrieecs,tiaonndsOrganization administers the prison and probation sentences of offenders adjudicated by Georgia courts. More than 55,000 of these offenders are serving prison sentences. More than 160,000 offenders are on probation.
As part of its strategic plan, the Department has developed the following priorities:
Sound correctional practices are founded upon reliable and timely information.
Citizens are safe from incarcerated and supervised offenders; correctional environments will be safe, secure, and disciplined for all staff and offenders.
Communications are hallmarked by enhanced public awareness, collaborative partnerships, and effective departmental teamwork.
A continuum of balanced sanctions is available to the criminal justice system.
A highly trained and professional workforce is available to achieve the Department's mission, both today and in years to come.
Offenders are prepared to accept responsibility for their acts, to restore harm done to the community, and to lead a productive, crime-free life.
DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS
Incarceration offers a highly structured and secure environment, which removes from the community those offenders who pose a high risk. DOC provides legally

mandated services in the areas of physical and mental health, counseling, education, vocational training, chaplain services, and recreation.
DOC requires offenders in its facilities to work to support the system and the community. Inmates and probationers work on prison farms, food preparation, laundry, construction, facility and landscape maintenance, and perform factory work in Georgia Correctional Industries' manufacturing plants.
The types of DOC institutions include the following facilities:
State Prisons (33): These institutions are typically reserved for felony offenders with more than one year of incarceration to serve.
County Prisons (23): The state pays a subsidy to county institutions to house and supervise state inmates. Inmates assigned to the county prisons typically work on roadway or construction projects for the county in which they are housed.
Inmate Boot Camps, Probation Boot Camps, and Probation Detention Centers (11): These three programs offer a short-term, intensive incarceration period. The boot camp program enforces strict discipline and military protocol.
Transition Centers (13): These community-based centers are designed to allow offenders nearing the end of their prison term to prepare for life in the

Board of Corrections

Assistant Commissioner Chief of Operations

Facilities Operations

Probation Operations

Commissioner

Governor's Office of Transition, Support, and Reentry

Assistant Commissioner of Education and
Programs

Assistant Commissioner Chief of Staff

Executive Operations

Education and Programs

Business Operations

Support Operations

Georgia Correctional Industries

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Department of Corrections
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

community. DOC requires offenders to have jobs in the local community, pay room and board to the center, and support their families. Day Reporting Centers (15): These non-custody, community-based resources offer treatment to offenders that are assessed to have a greater risk of re-offending without appropriate interventions. DRC interventions focus on substance abuse, criminal thinking, education, and employment issues. Private Prisons (4): Corrections Corporation of America owns and operates three prisons in Coffee, Jenkins, and Wheeler Counties. The GEO Group, Inc. operates one facility in Baldwin county known as Riverbend. Like state prisons, these facilities are typically reserved for felony offenders with more than one year of incarceration to serve. Community Impact Program (5): A coalition of local law enforcement agencies and other community stakeholders that collaborate on issues concerning public safety, reducing recidivism and promoting successful reentry of high risk/high need offenders being released from incarceration back into the community by providing housing, employment, substance abuse treatment, mental health, education, and life skills assistance.
Probation is designed to enforce judicial sentences in the community. The Statewide Probation Act of 1956 laid the legal foundation for the Probation Division. The law provides for standardized supervision by sworn peace officers of those offenders sentenced to probation, either

directly from court on a straight probation sentence, or after completing a specified term of imprisonment on a split sentence.
Probationers are required to be employed and to pay restitution, fees, fines, and court costs. Many probationers are also required to perform community service, defined as unpaid labor for the local community. Probationers are supervised with increasing levels of intensity in accordance with the risk they pose to the community. Requirements at these varied supervision levels may include adherence to a curfew, wearing an electronic device to monitor movements, drug testing, and home and job visits by the probation officer.
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF TRANSITION, SUPPORT, AND REENTRY
The Governor's Office of Transition, Support, and Reentry (GOTSR) is tasked with ensuring successful offender reentry, reducing recidivism, and enhancing public safety. GOTSR assists in the responsible use of cost-savings realized through justice reforms and reinvestment in evidence-based, communitycentered services. Through collaboration with other state agencies as well as non-governmental stakeholders, GOTSR works to develop and execute robust and systematic reentry plans for Georgia offenders and to ensure the delivery of appropriate services to offenders reentering society.
AUTHORITY
Titles 9, 17, and 42, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Corrections

FY 2016 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Department of Corrections
FY 2016 Program Budgets

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

Changes $47,196,711 $47,196,711 0 $0 0 $0 $47,196,711

FY 2016 Recommendation
$1,195,724,513 $1,195,724,513
470,555 $470,555 13,581,649 $13,581,649 $1,209,776,717

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 to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.
5. 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.
6. Increase funds ($830,185) and utilize existing State Criminal Alien Assistance Program funds ($5,167,584) for the Reentry Housing Program and other support services to enhance the Governor's Criminal Justice Reform initiative. Total Change

$250,438 170,767 45,439 5,090 840,075
830,815
$2,142,624

Detention Centers Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training,
work details, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more security or supervision than provided by regular community supervision. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.
Total Change

$328,638 198,010
8,838
6,679 $542,165

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FY 2016 Program Budgets

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 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. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 13.15% to 14.27%.
3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
5. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.
6. Increase funds for inmates requiring treatment with the new Hepatitis C drugs.
Total Change
Other Changes 7. 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. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.

Total Change

$9,173 505
$9,678
$182,136 666,495 662,388 2,630 3,702
2,572,530 $4,089,881
Yes $0
$50,483 25,591 1,089 1,026
$78,189

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Department of Corrections

Department of Corrections
FY 2016 Program Budgets

Private Prisons Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective
prison facilities that ensure public safety. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for a performance based contract with private prisons to implement diesel mechanics and welding vocational programs.
2. Reduce funds to reflect contract savings and transfer funds to the Probation Supervision program to meet projected expenditures. Total Change

Probation Supervision Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to supervise probationers in Day Reporting Centers, the
Savannah Impact Program, intensive or specialized probation, and field supervision, as well as support the Georgia Commission on Family Violence. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.
5. Increase funds for operating expenses to meet projected expenditures.
6. Increase funds to provide intensive supervision in Albany, Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Macon, and Savannah as part of the Georgia Prison Reentry Initiative.
7. Increase funds to implement GED Preparation Learning Centers in Day Reporting Centers.
8. Transfer funds from the Private Prisons program 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 to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.

5. Increase funds to create a close security position for security personnel to address recruitment and retention at close security and special mission prisons.
6. Increase funds to lengthen the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment program from six months to nine months and to expand to an additional facility.
7. Increase funds for diesel mechanics and welding vocational programs in state prisons.

$2,000,000 (1,512,416) $487,584
$703,641 1,262,087
26,253 25,650 598,767 467,132 534,088 1,512,416 $5,130,034
$7,335,941 3,349,465 52,218 149,092
12,058,092 1,452,605 1,287,996

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FY 2016 Program Budgets
8. Increase funds for four positions and operating expenses to create a charter high school for offenders at two locations.
9. Increase funds for 48 positions and operating expenses to provide educational enhancements to vocational and academic programs.
10. Increase funds for additional GED testing in state prisons. 11. 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 reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings. 5. Increase funds to implement GED Preparation Learning Centers. Total Change

481,839 5,997,840
256,000 1,307,222 $33,728,310
$488,997 178,406 5,948 9,938 304,957
$988,246

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Department of Corrections

Department of Corrections
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
County Jail Subsidy 1. Number of incomplete sentencing packets
returned to counties for completion 2. Number of prisoner sentencing packets
processed
Detention Centers 1. Three-year felony reconviction rate
2. Number of GED diplomas received
Food and Farm Operations 1. Cost per day per offender (food only)
2. Percentage of annual food requirement produced through farm
3. Savings across state agencies from commodities produced vs. purchased
Health 1. Total daily health cost per inmate, including
physical health, mental health, dental care 2. Number of telemedicine treatment/
consultation hours
Offender Management 1. Number of admissions
2. Number of releases
Private Prisons 1. Three-year felony reconviction rate
2. Number of GED diplomas received in private prisons
Probation Supervision 1. Three-year felony reconviction rate
2. Employment rate for employable probationers
3. Number of probationers receiving residential substance abuse treatment
4. Number of probationers completing substance abuse treatment in Day Reporting Centers
State Prisons 1. Three-year felony reconviction rate
2. Number of GED diplomas received
3. Number of inmates completing vocational training/certificates earned
Transition Centers 1. Three-year felony reconviction rate

FY 2011 Actual
1,879 26,282

FY 2012 Actual
2,435 27,277

FY 2013 Actual
3,404 31,948

FY 2014 Actual
4,398 27,202

25.8% 263
$1.54 42.6% $5,509,793

26.1% 253
$1.57 42.0% $6,084,818

20.0% 143*
$1.57 41.0% $6,797,359

26.1% 95
$1.57 41.0% $6,658,494

$11.42 291

$11.27 274

$9.44 302

$9.95 466

21,113 21,385
30.9% 178

21,402 19,947
28.2% 82

20,375 21,325
29.5% 200

19,044 20,634
28.9% 234

22.5% 70.5% 3,083
657

23.1% 65.3% 3,200
707

25.3% 66.6% 2,445
760

23.0% 65.6% 2,243
763

27.7% 958** 3,464
18.6%

27.6% 839
3,230
19.8%

27.4% 749
3,088
18.1%

26.2% 605
3,663
18.7%

* Lowering caps for probation detention centers to 180 days, coupled with more rigorous GED standards, has contributed to fewer GED diplomas received.
** The Department of Corrections (DOC) previously reported a higher FY 2011 value for this measure, which included GED completions for other DOC programs. The revised figure reflects the GEDs received in State Prisons only.

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

Department of Corrections
Department Financial Summary

FY 2013 Expenditures
$5,733,313 7,448,914
38,098,014 28,939,228 29,664,928 200,252,056 42,962,272
2,978,896 134,694,789 105,689,785 563,733,262
29,848,803 $1,190,044,260 $1,190,044,260

FY 2014 Expenditures
$5,746,543 40,720
38,012,811 29,667,558 28,534,181 202,233,729 42,766,418
0 133,811,261 105,120,381 572,452,133
29,055,804 $1,187,441,539 $1,187,441,539

FY 2015 Current Budget
$0 596,724 37,494,629 30,136,825 27,845,393 200,382,975 42,521,807
0 134,908,024 108,227,722 551,493,740
28,972,167 $1,162,580,006 $1,162,580,006

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$0

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$0

596,724

596,724

37,494,629

39,637,253

30,136,825

30,678,990

27,845,393

27,855,071

200,382,975

204,472,856

42,521,807

42,599,996

0

0

134,908,024

135,395,608

108,227,722

113,357,756

551,493,740

585,222,050

28,972,167

29,960,413

$1,162,580,006 $1,209,776,717

$1,162,580,006 $1,209,776,717

7,861,417 36,609
65,647,523 $73,545,549 1,116,498,711 $1,116,498,711

4,825,383 0
55,325,510 $60,150,893 1,127,290,646 $1,127,290,646

470,555 0
13,581,649 $14,052,204 1,148,527,802 $1,148,527,802

470,555 0
13,581,649 $14,052,204 1,148,527,802 $1,148,527,802

470,555 0
13,581,649 $14,052,204 1,195,724,513 $1,195,724,513

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Department of Corrections

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

Department of Corrections
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 $47,196,711 $47,196,711 0 $0 0 $0 $47,196,711

FY 2016 Recommendation
$1,195,724,513 $1,195,724,513
470,555 $470,555 13,581,649 $13,581,649 $1,209,776,717

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$0

$596,724

$0

$596,724

$2,142,624 0
$2,142,624

$39,566,698 70,555
$39,637,253

$542,165 0
$542,165

$30,228,990 450,000
$30,678,990

$9,678 0
$9,678

$27,555,071 300,000
$27,855,071

$4,089,881 0
$4,089,881

$204,082,856 390,000
$204,472,856

$78,189 0
$78,189

$42,569,996 30,000
$42,599,996

$487,584 $487,584

$135,395,608 $135,395,608

$5,130,034 0
$5,130,034

$113,340,710 17,046
$113,357,756

$33,728,310 0 0
$33,728,310

$572,427,447 100,000
12,694,603 $585,222,050

$988,246 $988,246

$29,960,413 $29,960,413

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Department of Defense
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Department of Defense serves the nation and the DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibDielifteienss,eandOrganization State of Georgia by organizing and maintaining National Guard forces, which the President of the United States can call to active duty to augment the nation's regular armed services, or which the Governor, as Commander-in-Chief of the State Militia, can order deployed in instances of disaster, riot, violence, or other dangers threatening the state and its citizens. The Department achieves these objectives through its four components: Office of the Adjutant General, Air National Guard, Army National Guard, and the State Defense Force. Using these components, the Department operates and manages approximately 1,200 training, maintenance, and logistics army facilities statewide.
Another responsibility of the Department of Defense is the operation of Youth Challenge Academies for at-risk youth in the State of Georgia. This program is a preventative rather than a remedial program that targets at-risk youth participants who are unemployed, drug-free, not involved in the criminal justice system, and high-school dropouts, 16 to 18 years of age.
GEORGIA AIR NATIONAL GUARD
The role of the Georgia Air National Guard is to provide fully equipped, fully trained combat units which are prepared to respond to state or national emergencies. The activation and deactivation, organization, administration,

training, equipping, and housing of its units, as well as the evaluation of its wartime capability are mandated responsibilities.
GEORGIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
The Georgia Army National Guard is responsible for maintaining a level of operational readiness, which allows for immediate and effective response to state or national emergencies, civil disturbances, and natural disasters.
OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
The role of the Office of the Adjutant General is to provide command and control of the entire organization, as well as centralized administrative support for the department. The Adjutant General also serves as the state's director of the Selective Service System.
STATE DEFENSE FORCE
The role of the State Defense Force is to serve as a caretaker administration in the event of a full mobilization, and to provide assistance during emergencies and natural disasters, as well as support for the staging of special events.
AUTHORITY
Title 38, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Defense

FY 2016 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Department of Defense
FY 2016 Program Budgets
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

Changes $634,702 $634,702 0 $0 0 $0 $634,702

FY 2016 Recommendation
$10,131,696 $10,131,696
44,969,886 $44,969,886
2,679,416 $2,679,416 $57,780,998

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of
Georgia. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.
Total Change

$14,846 7,683
4,172
670 $27,371

Military Readiness Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an Army National Guard, Air National Guard, and
State Defense Force for the State of Georgia that can be activated and deployed at the direction of the President or the Governor for a man-made crisis or natural disaster. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.
Total Change

$40,458 19,743
11,204
273 $71,678

Youth Educational Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational and vocational opportunities to at-risk
youth through Youth Challenge Academies and Starbase programs. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$39,859

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Department of Defense
FY 2016 Program Budgets
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings. 5. Increase funds for personal services and operating expenses to support the implementation of a new
Youth Challenge Academy in Milledgeville. Total Change

17,122 21,530
957 456,185 $535,653

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Department of Defense

Department of Defense
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Military Readiness 1. Percentage of successful responses within 24
hours to an "Alert Notice" by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency and the Army/Air National Guard Command Post 2. Cumulative percentage of Readiness Centers Renovated (per calendar year)
Youth Educational Services 1. Number of at-risk youth graduating from the
Youth Challenge Academy 2. Average state cost per cadet
3. Percentage of Youth Challenge Academy graduates that earn their General Education Diploma
4. Percentage of graduates that meet Department of Defense standard for success 6 months after graduation
5. Percentage of graduates who could not be contacted at 6 months

FY 2011 Actual
100.0%

FY 2012 Actual
100.0%

80.7%
887 $3,474.00
69.0% 70.0%
N/A

91.8%
870 $3,508.00
71.0% 79.0%
N/A

FY 2013 Actual
100.0%
94.0%
850 $3,794.00
82.0% 90.0% 10.0%

FY 2014 Actual
100.0%
94.4%
767 $5,070.00
58.0% 88.0% 15.0%

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Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration Military Readiness Youth Educational Services SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Department of Defense
Department Financial Summary

FY 2013 Expenditures
$1,719,030
72,858,632
13,196,833
$87,774,495
$87,774,495

FY 2014 Expenditures
$1,712,563
50,667,983
13,680,350
$66,060,896
$66,060,896

FY 2015 Current Budget
$1,838,852
41,363,733
13,943,711
$57,146,296
$57,146,296

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$1,838,852

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$1,866,223

41,363,733

41,435,411

13,943,711

14,479,364

$57,146,296

$57,780,998

$57,146,296

$57,780,998

72,573,696 6,467,084
$79,040,780 8,733,715
$8,733,715

50,805,186 5,474,074
$56,279,260 9,781,636
$9,781,636

44,969,886 2,679,416
$47,649,302 9,496,994
$9,496,994

44,969,886 2,679,416
$47,649,302 9,496,994
$9,496,994

44,969,886 2,679,416
$47,649,302 10,131,696
$10,131,696

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Department of Defense

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Departmental Administration State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Military Readiness State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Youth Educational Services State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized 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 $634,702 $634,702 0 $0 0 $0 $634,702

FY 2016 Recommendation
$10,131,696 $10,131,696
44,969,886 $44,969,886
2,679,416 $2,679,416 $57,780,998

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$27,371 0
$27,371

$1,142,695 723,528
$1,866,223

$71,678 0 0
$71,678

$5,086,143 33,673,372
2,675,896 $41,435,411

$535,653 0 0
$535,653

$3,902,858 10,572,986
3,520 $14,479,364

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Department of Driver Services
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Department of Driver Services (DDS) was DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibDirliivtieers,SaenrvdicOersganization established by Executive Order on July 1, 2005, in accordance with HB 501.
CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPPORT
The Customer Service Support program is responsible for the assistance and policy direction of the Department of Driver Services. The function of the program is to provide administrative support for the License Issuance and Regulatory Compliance programs. The program includes administrative, financial, public information, legal, business analysis, human resources, and information technology services.
LICENSE ISSUANCE
The License Issuance program carries out the issuance of driver's licenses and permits, as well as public identification cards, the suspension and reinstatement of driver's licenses,

and the administration of the commercial driver's license program.
The Department utilizes 60 full-time testing customer service centers, and seven part-time testing customer service centers which are situated strategically throughout the state.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE DIVISION
The Regulatory Compliance program is responsible for licensing driver training schools and instructors, licensing driver improvement clinics and instructors, certifying ignition interlock devices and provider centers, and providing online Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP) classes.
AUTHORITY
Chapter 16 of Title 40, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Driver Services

FY 2016 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Department of Driver Services
FY 2016 Program Budgets

FY 2015 Current Budget
$63,039,864 $63,039,864
2,844,121 $2,844,121 $65,883,985

Changes $4,382,382 $4,382,382 0 $0 $4,382,382

FY 2016 Recommendation
$67,422,246 $67,422,246
2,844,121 $2,844,121 $70,266,367

Customer Service Support Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, motor vehicle
registration, and commercial truck compliance. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.
Total Change

$73,624 35,495
(13,437)
18,490 $114,172

License Issuance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to issue and renew drivers' licenses, maintain driver records,
operate Customer Service Centers, provide online access to services, provide motorcycle safety instruction, produce driver manuals, and investigate driver's license fraud. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Increase funds for personal services and operating expenses for the new Paulding ($924,056) and Cobb ($299,676) County Customer Service Centers.
5. Increase funds for personal services for recruitment and retention initiatives for Customer Service Center employees.
6. Increase funds for rent for the Sandy Springs Customer Service Center.
7. Increase funds for a new commercial driver's license pad in West Georgia.
8. Increase funds for personal services and operating expenses for the new Fayetteville Customer Service Center. Total Change

$461,692 236,698 (59,244)
1,223,732 1,500,314
240,000 500,000 150,000 $4,253,192

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Department of Driver Services
FY 2016 Program Budgets

Regulatory Compliance

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education programs for both novice and problem drivers by approving driver education curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance with state laws and regulations; and to certify ignition interlock device providers.

Recommended Change:

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

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
Total Change

$11,030 4,838 (850)
$15,018

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Department of Driver Services

Department of Driver Services
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
License Issuance 1. Number of Customer Service Center
customers served 2. Percentage of Customer Service Center
customers served within 30 minutes or less (Target: 95%) 3. Number of License, Commercial Driver's License, Motor Cycle License or Identification Card renewals requested 4. Number of students enrolled in motorcycle safety program classes 5. Reduction in issuance process time due to motorcycle safety class participation (in hours) 6. Number of customer calls to the Contact Center 7. Percentage of customer calls to the Contact Center answered within 3 minutes or less (Target: 85%) 8. Number of citations processed by Records Management 9. Percentage of citations processed by Records Management (Target: 10 days) 10. Percentage of fraud investigations completed within 60 days (Target: 70%)
Regulatory Compliance 1. Number of driver safety programs regulated,
e.g. driver training, DUI schools 2. Percentage of regulated programs in
compliance 3. Average number of days for Regulatory
Compliance programs that are out of compliance to become compliant 4. Number of students enrolled in Online Alcohol and Drug Awareness Programs(EADAP)

FY 2011 Actual
3,114,969 75.0%
880,048
6,717 3,044 1,408,736 44.0%
291,940 99.1% 60.2%
790 93.0%
5.8
5,917

FY 2012 Actual
3,380,869 70.0%
1,018,457
7,239 3,359 1,503,242 68.0%
246,204 99.0% 62.0%
829 85.0%
3.0
8,423

FY 2013 Actual
3,672,617 62.0%
1,247,815
6,890 3,204 1,514,010 48.0%
250,800 99.9% 51.0%
845 83.0%
9.5
10,764

FY 2014 Actual
3,767,769 62.3%
1,176,662
7,677 3,840 1,237,830 32.4%
246,203 98.0% 50.0%
815 83.3%
9.1
11,805

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Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Customer Service Support License Issuance Regulatory Compliance SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Federal Recovery Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Department of Driver Services
Department Financial Summary

FY 2013 Expenditures
$9,981,063
56,276,982
1,379,823
$67,637,868
$67,637,868

FY 2014 Expenditures
$9,698,959
54,693,313
1,365,372
$65,757,644
$65,757,644

FY 2015 Current Budget
$9,866,580
54,616,128
1,401,277
$65,883,985
$65,883,985

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$9,866,580

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$9,980,752

54,616,128

58,869,320

1,401,277

1,416,295

$65,883,985

$70,266,367

$65,883,985

$70,266,367

2,943,358 125,158
3,687,190 $6,755,706 60,882,162 $60,882,162

1,077,776 0
3,404,456 $4,482,232 61,275,412 $61,275,412

0 0 2,844,121 $2,844,121 63,039,864 $63,039,864

0 0 2,844,121 $2,844,121 63,039,864 $63,039,864

0 0 2,844,121 $2,844,121 67,422,246 $67,422,246

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Department of Driver Services

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 $4,382,382 $4,382,382 0 $0 $4,382,382

FY 2016 Recommendation
$67,422,246 $67,422,246
2,844,121 $2,844,121 $70,266,367

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$114,172 0
$114,172

$9,479,895 500,857
$9,980,752

$4,253,192 0
$4,253,192

$57,041,485 1,827,835
$58,869,320

$15,018 0
$15,018

$900,866 515,429
$1,416,295

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Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care BRroilgehs,tRfreosmpotnhseibSitlaitriet:sG,aenodrgOiargDaenpizaarttmionentofEarlyCareandLearning and Learning (DECAL) is primarily responsible for meeting the child care and early education needs of Georgia's children ages birth through five. It administers the nationally recognized Pre-Kindergarten program, the Child Care and Development fund, the federal child care subsidy program and federal nutrition programs. The agency also houses the Head Start Collaboration Office and licenses and monitors child care providers.
DECAL also works to enhance the quality, availability, and affordability of early care and education in Georgia. Health and safety, quality and access, and organizational excellence are the agency's guiding principles.
Training and professional development are integral parts of all programs administered by DECAL. The agency coordinates annual professional learning opportunities for Georgia's early learning teachers, administrators, and program sponsors.
PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM
Georgia's lottery-funded, voluntary, universal PreKindergarten Program currently serves approximately 84,000 students in over 3,800 classes. Georgia's Pre-K Program is one of the largest and most comprehensive Pre-K programs in the nation and continues to be a model for other states.
Pre-K is offered in public school systems as well as through private child care centers. Children four years of age

on September 1st of the current school year whose parents are Georgia residents are eligible to attend Georgia's Pre-K Program.
CHILD CARE SERVICES
Child Care Services is responsible for licensing and registering approximately 2,909 child care learning centers, over 2,279 family day care homes, 313 informal care providers, and 231 group day care homes.
Child Care Services supports child care programs through monitoring, technical assistance, and training to assure safe and healthy environments and improve the quality of education services to children. The staff provides information to parents about Georgia child care programs and trains child care providers on the age appropriate development and care of young children according to established standards.
Federal and state funds also provide subsidized child care for low income working families that meet eligibility requirements for child care assistance.
NUTRITION SERVICES
The Nutrition Services program is responsible for administering the United States Department of Agriculture's Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) for Georgia. The goal of these programs is to ensure that low-income children and adults

Board of Early Care and Learning

Commissioner

Chief Information Officer

Deputy Commissioner for Finance and Administration
Finance & Budget

Human Resources

Research & Strategic Planning

Audits and Compliance
Government Relations and Special Projects

Chief Legal Officer

Deputy Commissioner for Programs

Chief Communications
Officer

Deputy Commissioner for
System Reform

Child Care Services
Pre-K Head Start

Early Education Empowerment
Zones
Quality Rated

Federal Programs

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Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

throughout Georgia have access to nutritious meals while they are in a day care setting and during the summer when school is not in session. These programs serve nearly 83 million meals annually to eligible children. Nutrition Services provides healthy eating and physical activity training and resources for parents and providers through the USDA programs and Caregivers Promoting Healthy Habits Program.
QUALITY INITIATIVES
The Quality Initiatives program works to improve the quality, affordability, and accessibility of child care for children and families. In partnership with internal and external resources, the Quality Initiatives program

implements innovative strategies that focus on improving the quality of early education, child care, and nutrition for young children. This includes funding for Georgia's threestar rating system, named Quality Rated, that provides families with helpful information in selecting quality child care and that supports child care providers in raising the quality of care they offer. Other services include the Child Care Resource and Referral System, the Parent Call Center, Inclusion Services, the Scholarships and Incentives programs, and the Georgia Program for Infant and Toddlers.
AUTHORITY
Title 20-1A of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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FY 2016 Program Budgets

FY 2016 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Lottery Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds Child Care and Development Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Recovery Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL RECOVERY FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 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

Changes $34,025
6,995,316 $7,029,341
0 0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $7,029,341

FY 2016 Recommendation
$55,527,513 321,295,348 $376,822,861 101,618,088 109,371,417 125,712,400 $336,701,905
9,664,790 $9,664,790
86,000 $86,000 $723,275,556

Child Care Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate, license, and train child care providers; to support the
infant and toddler and afterschool networks; and to provide inclusion services for children with disabilities. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change

$24,171 10,473 (619)
$34,025

Nutrition Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that USDA-compliant meals are served to eligible
children and adults in day care settings and to eligible youth during the summer.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Pre-Kindergarten Program Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding, training, technical assistance, and oversight
of Pre-Kindergarten programs operated by public and private providers throughout the state and to improve the quality of early learning and increase school readiness for Georgia's four-year-olds. Recommended Change:
Lottery Funds 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from
13.15% to 14.27%. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.

$278,477
79,418 2,160,681

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Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
FY 2016 Program Budgets

4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
5. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings. 6. Increase funds to restore two teacher planning days from eight to 10 planning days. 7. Increase funds for 60 additional classes in the Summer Transition Program to offer additional
instruction and transition services to low income eligible rising Pre-Kindergarteners and rising Kindergarteners. Total Change
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. Total Change

(2,033) 1,956
3,036,817 1,440,000 $6,995,316
$0 $0

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Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Child Care Services
1. Percentage of licensed child care learning centers, group day care homes, and family day care homes that are compliant with licensing rules
2. Number of licensing, monitoring, technical assistance, and complaint investigation visits to child care learning centers, group day care homes, and family day care homes in order to increase compliance and raise quality
3. Number of audit findings
4. Percentage of weekly Child Care Subsidy Payments processed electronically
Nutrition
1. Number of feeding sites for both the Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program, which is a result of further outreach and training efforts
2. Number of meals served by providers in the Child and Adult Care Food Program and the Summer Food Service Program
3. Percentage of accurately submitted monthly claims reimbursed within 10 days of receipt
Pre-Kindergarten Program
1. Georgia Pre-Kindergarten program enrollment
2. Number of children on Pre-Kindergarten waiting list
3. Percentage of classrooms implementing Work Sampling System (WSS) online in order to monitor and report student progress
4. Percentage of children rated as "in process" or "proficient" on at least 80% of the WSS Language and Literacy Indicators
5. Percentage of children rated as "in process" or "proficient" on at least 80% of the WSS Mathematics indicators
Quality Initiatives
1. Number of compliant licensed early care and education programs that participate in the Quality Rating and Improvement System in order to improve quality
2. Percentage of INCENTIVES Program participants who increased their education level from the initial credential/degree earned

FY 2011 Actual
88.0%
19,019
0 N/A 6,310
85,200,000 97.0% 82,608 8,503 27.0% 94.0% 91.0%
1,411
9.3%

FY 2012 Actual
92.0%
13,045
0 94.0% 6,280
80,667,591 98.0% 82,868 6,214 53.0% 92.0% 92.0%
751
10.2%

FY 2013 Actual
88.0%
11,800
0 96.0% 6,036
80,987,968 98.0% 81,683 6,883 83.0% 93.0% 94.0%
1,111
10.7%

* As of FY 2014, DECAL's Work Sampling System (WSS) online is fully implemented in all Pre-K classes.

FY 2014 Actual
89.0%
12,857
N/A 99.0% 5,873
83,560,750 99.0% 81,453 6,076
100.0%* 95.0% 92.0%
1,295
9.6%

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Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Child Care Services Nutrition Pre-Kindergarten Program Quality Initiatives SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Federal Recovery Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL Lottery Funds State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2013 Expenditures
$202,851,788 122,123,779 294,134,004 25,209,776
$644,319,347 $644,319,347

FY 2014 Expenditures
$245,403,662 124,844,565 305,259,448 21,761,395
$697,269,070 $697,269,070

FY 2015 Current Budget
$245,146,508 125,550,000 314,462,432 31,087,275
$716,246,215 $716,246,215

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$245,146,508

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$245,180,533

125,550,000

125,550,000

314,462,432

321,457,748

31,087,275

31,087,275

$716,246,215

$723,275,556

$716,246,215

$723,275,556

293,412,831 2,960,822 210,196
$296,583,849 293,939,678 53,795,820
$347,735,498

335,516,763 1,070,500 145,507
$336,732,770 305,084,448 55,451,852
$360,536,300

336,701,905 9,664,790 86,000
$346,452,695 314,300,032 55,493,488
$369,793,520

336,701,905 9,664,790 86,000
$346,452,695 314,300,032 55,493,488
$369,793,520

336,701,905 9,664,790 86,000
$346,452,695 321,295,348 55,527,513
$376,822,861

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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 $34,025
6,995,316 $7,029,341
0 0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $7,029,341

FY 2016 Recommendation
$55,527,513 321,295,348 $376,822,861 101,618,088 109,371,417 125,712,400 $336,701,905
9,664,790 $9,664,790
86,000 $86,000 $723,275,556

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$34,025 0 0 0
$34,025

$55,527,513 101,618,088
88,013,932 21,000
$245,180,533

$0

$125,550,000

$0

$125,550,000

$6,995,316 0
$6,995,316

$321,295,348 162,400
$321,457,748

$0

$21,357,485

0

9,664,790

0

65,000

$0

$31,087,275

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Department of Economic Development

Department of Economic Development
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Department of Economic Development (DEcD) DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibEciloitnieosm,aincdDOevreglaonpizmaetinotn administers programs that promote and encourage the development of tourism and business in the state.
GLOBAL COMMERCE
The Recruitment, Expansion, and Retention program promotes Georgia as a location for domestic and international businesses by: providing accurate information on such topics as wages, labor availability, and taxes; accompanying industry officials on tours of communities for prospective industrial development; and supporting local communities' business development programs. The division also encourages the continued prosperity of existing Georgia companies in partnership with local and state officials. It assists companies with business expansions to advance the creation of new jobs and investment.
The International Relations and Trade program promotes the state as an ideal source for quality products and services by matching international buyers with Georgia suppliers. With a collaborative approach to export assistance at the local, state, and federal levels, staff assists small and medium-sized businesses with Global Insight (research, education, in-country market assessment and partner resources designed to prepare companies to export) and Global Connections (trade events, in-country matching, incoming international buyers, and a "Trade Opportunities Alert" which provides Georgia suppliers with information on international buyers/representatives). The division coordinates the operations of the 11 international offices

throughout the world which are primarily responsible for business recruitment and export assistance to Georgia companies.
The Department provides staff support to the Georgia Allies, a public-private marketing partnership targeting industries that build on Georgia's competitive strengths and positions the state well in the economy of the 21st century.
ENTREPRENEUR AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
The Entrepreneur and Small Business Development program assists entrepreneurs, startups, and small and minority businesses by providing technical assistance on direction, planning, business needs, identifying potential markets and suppliers, and providing assistance to local communities to help build enabling business environments in support of small business. Major activities are resource awareness, one-on-one guidance, identifying potential markets and suppliers, helping local communities and managing a statewide small business resource directory website.
INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
The Innovation and Technology Office (ITO) is aimed at attracting high technology, biotech companies and industries to locate and grow in Georgia. The office works with communities, companies, and institutions all over the state to identify and cultivate exceptional talent critical to

Attached for Administrative Purposes Only
Georgia Ports Authority George L. Smith, III World Congress Center

Board of Economic Development

Commissioner

Chief Operating Officer

Tourism
Georgia Research Alliance

Global Commerce

Marketing and Communications

Film, Music, Digital
Entertainment

International Affairs

Georgia Council for the Arts

Government Relations and
Policy

Workforce Development

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Human Resources

Financial Services
Technology

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keeping Georgia on the leading edge of research, product development, and groundbreaking advances in science and technology.
ITO and DEcD support Georgia's Centers of Innovation program. This program is charged with providing the resources and services needed to foster growth in the areas of aerospace, agriculture, life sciences, maritime logistics, manufacturing, and information technology.
ITO and DEcD also support the Georgia Research Alliance (GRA). This program is charged with investing in university-based research opportunities. Its three primary funding initiatives are the Eminent Scholars program, the Distinguished Investigator program, and the Commercialization and Venture Lab program.
The office broadened its focus to concentrate on business development for strategic industries by working with the Centers of Innovation, technology industry business associations, by attending strategic industry shows, and trade missions.
FILM, MUSIC, and DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT
The Film, Music, and Digital Entertainment Office develops and promotes the state's film, television, commercial and music video production, and music recording industries. The office actively pursues entertainment industry prospects through direct mail, prospect visits, advertising, and trade show participation.
Staff provides location scouting and on-location assistance to production companies, television networks and Hollywood studios, and coordinates the filming needs of companies with other state agencies and local governments. The office introduces prospects and customers to Georgia's diverse filming locations, production resources, workforce, suppliers and available incentives. The office also promotes Georgia as a recording destination to music producers and artists and provides assistance to recording companies, recording studios, publishers, artists, and artist management.
The office works to attract and develop new entertainment company locations, relocations and expansions of indigenous entertainment companies in Georgia. Growing Georgia's entertainment workforce through job creation and driving new dollars into the state's economy are the division's top priorities.
TOURISM
The state cultivates visits by tourists through cuttingedge marketing programs and by helping communities and businesses develop new or improved tourism products that leverage Georgia's unique assets. Through its network of regional representatives, it also assists the state's communities and attractions in reaching potential travelers to their areas. The Division works in partnership with local

and regional tourism organizations in the development of tourism products and promotions.
COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS
Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) empowers the state arts industry to develop a thriving, vibrant population that is rich in civic participation, cultural development and economic prosperity. As a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, the program works with communities, local government, and arts organizations to educate and encourage use of arts as a tool for economic development. This includes focusing on the significant return made on the investment of integrating the arts and tourism industries; highlighting the benefits of connecting creative sector workers with industries reliant upon innovation; and illustrating how arts education significantly improves student learning and workforce development. Through grant funding, programs and services delivered statewide, GCA builds the capacity of this vital industry, preserves our cultural heritage and creates increased access to high quality arts experiences.
WORKFORCE DIVISION
In April 2014, the Governor's Office of Workforce Development was repositioned under the Georgia Department of Economic Development as the Workforce Division. This streamlined structure adds a workforce development team to Georgia's economic development assets, providing additional resources to new and existing companies in Georgia. While the Workforce Division's primary responsibility is to manage the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) under the leadership of the State Workforce Investment Board (SWB), the office is also focused on the broader mission of ensuring that education and training in Georgia is geared toward in-demand jobs.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
The following agencies are administratively attached to DEcD: Georgia Ports Authority and Georgia World Congress Center.
The Georgia Ports Authority develops, maintains, and operates ocean and inland river ports within Georgia, including the Port of Savannah and Port of Brunswick. The Port of Savannah contains the largest single-terminal container facility of its kind in North America. The Authority is currently overseeing the Savannah Harbor Expansion project.
The Georgia World Congress Center Authority operates the Georgia World Congress Center, which is the fourth largest convention center in North America. The Authority also oversees the Georgia Dome, Centennial Olympic Park, and related facilities, which host sporting and entertainment events that strengthen the state's economic growth.
AUTHORITY
Title 50-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Economic Development
FY 2016 Program Budgets

FY 2016 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL 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

Changes ($3,592,569) (1,894,986)
($5,487,555) 0
$0 ($5,487,555)

FY 2016 Recommendation
$30,027,716 0
$30,027,716 74,021,318
$74,021,318 $104,049,034

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to influence, affect, and enhance economic development in
Georgia and provide information to people and companies to promote the state. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.
5. Increase funds for one position, personal services, and operating expenses to support international relations and trade events. Total Change

$48,286 23,477
(17,868) 10,497
295,389 $359,781

Film, Video, and Music Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase industry awareness of Georgia business
opportunities, financial incentives, infrastructure resources, and natural resources in order to attract film, video, music, and electronic gaming industry projects and businesses to the state. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Increase funds for film marketing.
4. Increase funds for personal services for one film location scout position to assist with increased demand. Total Change

$9,814 4,621
100,000 60,000
$174,435

Georgia Council for the Arts Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations, fund grants and services for
non-profit arts and cultural organizations, and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol Galleries. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change

$5,887 2,609
(1,849) $6,647

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FY 2016 Program Budgets

Global Commerce

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote Georgia as a state that is appealing to businesses along with being competitive in the international trade market; recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a network of statewide and regional project managers, foreign and domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies; help develop international markets for Georgia products and attract international companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing international technical and educational assistance to businesses.

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Increase funds for personal services for one industry representative position.

4. Increase funds for international trade office contracts.

5. Increase funds for personal services for two positions to support international trade, research, and marketing.
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:
State General Funds 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Transfer funds from the Georgia Research Alliance contract to the Tourism program for marketing to increase Georgia tourism.
4. Transfer funds for the Georgia Research Alliance contract to the Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives program at the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. (Total Funds: ($5,344,609)) Total Change
Tobacco Settlement Funds 5. Transfer funds for the Georgia Research Alliance contract to the Public Service/Special Funding
Initiatives program at the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. (Total Funds: ($5,344,609)) 6. Reduce tobacco settlement funds for Distinguished Cancer Clinicians and Scientists (DCCS) to fund only existing DCCS obligations.

$42,020 91,162 85,000
200,000 159,310 $577,492
$0 $0
$9,341 4,333
(750,000) (5,097,451) ($5,833,777) ($247,158) (1,444,911)

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Department of Economic Development
FY 2016 Program Budgets

7. Eliminate tobacco settlement funds for cancer program administration. Total Change
Other Changes 8. Utilize existing Georgia Research Alliance funds of $202,917 for cancer program administration.
Total Change

Small and Minority Business Development Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist entrepreneurs and small and minority businesses by
providing technical assistance on planning, advocacy, business needs, and identifying potential markets and suppliers, and to provide assistance to local communities in growing small businesses. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015. 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. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Increase funds for the Georgia Historical Society for historical markers.

4. Transfer funds from the Georgia Research Alliance contract for marketing to increase Georgia tourism.

5. Increase funds for personal services for a marketing project manager position and a social media specialist position.
Total Change

(202,917) ($1,894,986)
Yes $0
$12,923 5,863
$18,786
$64,055 30,012
100,000 750,000 160,000 $1,104,067

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Department of Economic Development
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Film, Video, and Music 1. Amount of new direct capital investment into
the state (in millions) 2. Number of new projects initiated
3. Number of work days created by film and television production for Georgians
4. Value of tax credits certified by the Georgia Department of Economic Development
Georgia Council for the Arts 1. Percentage of Georgia's 159 counties served
by the Georgia Council for the Arts 2. Number of Georgia Council for the Arts grant
awards
Global Commerce 1. Number of jobs created
2. Amount of new direct capital investment into the state (in millions)
3. Number of brokered international transactions
4. Number of active projects initiated
5. Number of companies assisted
6. Percentage of active projects resulting in retention, relocation or expansion
7. Number of work orders
Innovation and Technology 1. Number of jobs created
2. Amount of new direct capital investment into the state (in millions)
3. Number of new projects initiated
Tourism 1. Number of visitors to the Visitor Information
Centers 2. Number of unique visitors to the Explore
Georgia website 3. Number of impressions per media dollar

FY 2011 Actual
$689
327 622,560
$222,211,344

FY 2012 Actual
$880
333 585,428
$231,704,930

FY 2013 Actual
$934
142 555,243
$274,800,000

100.0% 274

100.0% 110

100.0% 122

22,022 $4,000
265 360 852 33.0% 943
1,346 $69 19
12,223,698 1,194,020 N/A

24,713 $4,590
311 373 1,111 33.0% 973
4,063 $1,391
30
10,847,149 1,449,302
531,532,531

28,989 $5,850
413 592 1,047 28.0% 967
2,667 $225
30
14,390,683 1,646,000
483,398,524

FY 2014 Actual
$1,400 158
1,077,718 $358,980,880
100.0% 85
22,511 $4,924
373 489 873 26.0% 1,188
5,893 $135
35
13,968,533 1,969,769
616,322,609

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Department of Economic Development

Department of Economic Development
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
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 (Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Payments to Georgia Medical
Center Authority SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED
AGENCIES) Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2013 Expenditures
$3,958,266 916,240
1,359,659 13,982,927
0
13,558,710 895,214
9,266,334 $43,937,350
122,097
$122,097
$44,059,447
1,618,217 3,138,343 $4,756,560 33,053,430 6,249,457 $39,302,887

FY 2014 Expenditures
$4,051,720
905,690
1,768,429
13,355,875
0

FY 2015 Current Budget
$4,143,943
922,534
1,256,113
10,303,748
73,361,918

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$4,143,943

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$4,503,724

922,534

1,096,969

1,256,113

1,262,760

10,303,748

10,881,240

73,361,918

73,361,918

10,443,918 912,001

9,251,723 933,140

9,251,723 933,140

1,522,960 951,926

9,467,783 $40,905,416

9,363,470 $109,536,589

9,363,470 $109,536,589

10,467,537 $104,049,034

0 $0 $40,905,416

0 $0 $109,536,589

0 $0 $109,536,589

1,515,575 3,018,610 $4,534,185 33,268,985 3,102,246 $36,371,231

74,021,318 0
$74,021,318 33,620,285 1,894,986
$35,515,271

74,021,318 0
$74,021,318 33,620,285 1,894,986
$35,515,271

0
$0
$104,049,034
74,021,318 0
$74,021,318 30,027,716 0
$30,027,716

The Governor's Office of Workforce Development was transferred to the Department of Economic Development effective July 1, 2014. Prior year expenditure information is reflected under the Office of the Governor.

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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 ($3,592,569) (1,894,986)
($5,487,555) 0
$0 ($5,487,555)

FY 2016 Recommendation
$30,027,716 0
$30,027,716 74,021,318
$74,021,318 $104,049,034

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$359,781 $359,781

$4,503,724 $4,503,724

$174,435 $174,435

$1,096,969 $1,096,969

$6,647 0
$6,647

$603,360 659,400
$1,262,760

$577,492 $577,492

$10,881,240 $10,881,240

$0

$73,361,918

$0

$73,361,918

($5,833,777) (1,894,986)
($7,728,763)

$1,522,960 0
$1,522,960

$18,786 $18,786

$951,926 $951,926

$1,104,067 $1,104,067

$10,467,537 $10,467,537

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Department of Education

Department of Education
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The State Board of Education establishes policies that DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibEdiliuticeast,ioanndOrganization the Georgia Department of Education administers under the direction of the State Superintendent of Schools and appoints and reviews the decisions of the State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia (SCSC).
The department disburses state education funds, provides technical assistance and support services to local school systems, operates three state schools for hearing and visually impaired students, and provides intensive assistance to local schools identified with significant student achievement issues. The SCSC is an independent state level entity with the ability to authorize and monitor state charter schools providing more public educational opportunities throughout the state.
There are 195 state funded local education agencies in the state (180 school systems and 15 state commission charter schools) operating more than 2,274 schools. These schools are primarily funded through the Quality Basic Education (QBE) formula - a partnership between the state and local school systems that provides over $8 billion in funding for education.
CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT
The Department of Education transitioned from the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) to the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards (CCGPS) for the subject areas of English/language arts and mathematics. These standards were adopted by the Department of Education for

all of Georgia's K-12 public schools and implemented for the 2012-2013 school year.
CCGPS align with college and career readiness standards that will help prepare Georgia's students with the knowledge and skills they need in education and training after high school. The standards are internationally benchmarked and will help ensure that Georgia's students are globally competitive. The CCGPS are consistent with rigorous high school diploma requirements for all students.
The Department is now implementing the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (Georgia Milestones). Georgia Milestones is a comprehensive summative assessment program spanning grades 3 through high school, which is designed to measure how well students have learned the knowledge and skills outlined in the stateadopted content standards in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Students in grades 3 through 8 will take an end-of-grade assessment in each content area, while high school students will take an end-of-course assessment for each of the eight courses designated by the State Board of Education.
In addition to providing daily instruction, the department also administers a number of programs for students in need of additional services. These include a program for handicapped preschool children, tuition for the multi-handicapped, and funding for the Georgia Network for

State Board of Education
State Superintendent of Schools

State Charter Schools Commission

Chief Academic Officer

Chief of Staff

School Improvement

Curriculum and Instruction

Assessment and Accountability

Communications

State Operated Schools

Race to the Top Implementation

External Affairs and Policy

Technology Services

Finance and Business
Operations

Legal Services

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Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) through grants totaling $93.7 million.
In an effort to expand educational opportunities for all students in Georgia, the department offers a variety of digital experiences through Georgia Virtual Learning. These experiences include the opportunity to take courses through the Georgia Virtual School, recover credit through Georgia Credit Recovery, and access aligned digital content through a blended learning model. All courses and content provided through Georgia Virtual Learning are aligned to the Georgia Performance Standards and Common Core in the core content areas, foreign language, business electives and Advanced Placement. State funding has successfully supported over 23,000 course enrollments for the 2013-2014 school year.
SUPPORTING LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEMS
The Department administers funds and provides technical assistance for school improvement. As part of Georgia's flexibility waiver from the U.S. Department of Education, Georgia developed the Georgia College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI). The CCRPI is a comprehensive school improvement, accountability, and communication platform for all education stakeholders. The Department is also implementing the Georgia Student Growth Model that describes the amount of growth a student has demonstrated relative to academically-similar students from across the state. The School Improvement program continues to offer a wide array of services ranging from professional learning, data analysis, planning and

organization, and instructional best practices for schools not meeting standards.
The Department of Education also provides funding and support for many state and federal grant programs including Title I Part A, Migrant Education, McKinney-Vento Homeless Education, Rural Education, Neglected and Delinquent Education, 21st Century Community Learning Centers, Striving Reader Comprehensive Literacy, Teacher and Leader Effectiveness, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Pupil Transportation, Equalization, and Career, Technical and Agricultural Education.
ATTACHED AGENCY
One agency is attached to the Georgia Department of Education for administrative purposes. The State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia (SCSC) is an independent state level entity with the ability to authorize and monitor state charter schools providing more public educational opportunities throughout the state. The SCSC annually reviews the academic and financial performance of commission charter schools. It also develops and promotes best practices to ensure the establishment of high-quality charter schools in Georgia.
The State Board of Education reviews the decisions of the State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia (SCSC). The SCSC operates autonomously, but is funded through the Department.
AUTHORITY
Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Education
FY 2016 Program Budgets

FY 2016 Program Budgets
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

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

Changes $549,889,907
$549,889,907 0 0
$0 0
$0 0
$0 $549,889,907

FY 2016 Recommendation
$8,494,371,582 $8,494,371,582
19,630 1,989,738,300 $1,989,757,930
74,624,420 $74,624,420
45,711,057 $45,711,057 $10,604,464,989

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. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
4. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 13.15% to 14.27%.
5. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change

$1,367 203
2,356 2,184
160 $6,270

Business and Finance Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for business, finance, facilities,
and pupil transportation. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 13.15% to 14.27%.
3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Service administered self insurance programs.
5. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.
Total Change

$99,035 1,594
42,777 3,633
32,317 $179,356

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FY 2016 Program Budgets
Central Office Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the State Board of
Education, Departmental programs, and local school systems. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from
13.15% to 14.27%. 3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2015. 4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 5. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.
Total Change
Charter Schools Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize charter schools and charter systems and to provide
funds for competitive grants for planning, implementation, facilities, and operations of those entities. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings. Total Change
Communities in Schools Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support Performance Learning Centers and maintain a
network of local affiliate organizations across the state, and to partner with other state and national organizations to support student success in school and beyond. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Curriculum Development Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide, standards-based curriculum to guide
instruction and assessment, and to provide training and instructional resources to teachers for implementing this curriculum. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.

$25,128 8,052
20,642 1,472
16,931 $72,225
$3,634 1,854 89 1,641
$7,218
$0 $0
$10,000

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Department of Education
FY 2016 Program Budgets
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2015. 4. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from
13.15% to 14.27%. 5. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 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. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 13.15% to 14.27%. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015. 3. Adjust funds based on enrollment. 4. Provide funds for one program manager position to provide state level support of GNETS. 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. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 13.15% to 14.27%. 3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015. 4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change

22,199 15,841
6,345 1,148 $55,533
$0 $0
$514,767 507,107
(984,815) 128,000
$165,059
$6,674 16,899 38,768
2,709 $65,050

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FY 2016 Program Budgets
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. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 13.15% to 14.27%. 3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015. 4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Service administered self insurance programs. 5. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings. 6. Increase funds for the E-Rate program to increase bandwidth from 3 Mbps to 100 Mbps for school systems. Total Change
Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives, including children in residential
education facilities and sparsity grants. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 13.15% to 14.27%.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Adjust funds for Residential Treatment Facilities based on attendance. 4. Adjust funds for Sparsity Grants.
Total Change
Nutrition Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and
resources, so local program personnel can deliver meals that support nutritional well-being and performance at school and comply with federal standards. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 13.15% to 14.27%. 3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015. 4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 5. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings. Total Change

$95,517 9,229
51,696 3,665
35,493 1,600,000 $1,795,600
$24,476 24,796
(141,612) (634,842) ($727,182)
$2,179 1,578 2,847 255 1,094
$7,953

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Department of Education
FY 2016 Program Budgets
Preschool Handicapped Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide early educational services to three- and four-year-old
students with disabilities so that they enter school better prepared to succeed. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 13.15% to 14.27%.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Increase funds for enrollment growth and training and experience. 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. Increase funds for the Equalization grant. Total Change
Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share Purpose: The purpose of this program is to recognize the required local portion of the Quality Basic Education
program as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-164. Recommended Change:
1. Adjust funds for the Local Five Mill Share. Total Change
Quality Basic Education Program Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide formula funds to school systems based on full time
equivalent students for the instruction of students in grades K-12 as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-161. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 13.15% to 14.27%.
2. Increase funds for enrollment growth and training and experience. 3. Increase funds for differentiated pay for newly certified math and science teachers. 4. Increase funds for School Nurses. 5. Increase funds for the State Commission Charter Schools supplement. 6. Increase funds for charter systems grants. 7. Adjust funds for the Special Needs Scholarship. 8. Increase funds for Move on When Ready. 9. Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction in order to provide local education authorities the
flexibility to eliminate teacher furlough days, increase instructional days, and increase teacher salaries. Total Change

$252,240 193,356 948,985
$1,394,581
$11,364,325 $11,364,325
$9,556,510 $9,556,510
$75,181,182 152,313,334
1,024,285 332,354
8,987,653 2,946,279 (1,189,260)
51,723 280,000,000 $519,647,550

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FY 2016 Program Budgets

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

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. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.

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

3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
4. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 13.15% to 14.27%.
5. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
6. Increase funds for 17 teacher and leader effectiveness support positions, one teacher induction position, and two district effectiveness positions and operating expenses.
7. Increase funds for professional development and support for corps members in Teach for America.

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

$7,792 $7,792
$2,188 60,794 38,517
9,211 2,620 2,438,684 350,000 $2,902,014
$0 $0
$0 $0

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Department of Education
FY 2016 Program Budgets
State Schools Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare sensory-impaired and multi-disabled students to
become productive citizens by providing a learning environment addressing their academic, vocational, and social development. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 13.15% to 14.27%. 3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015. 4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Service administered self insurance programs. 5. Increase funds for training and experience. 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. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2015. 4. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from
13.15% to 14.27%. 5. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 6. Increase funds 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:
State General Funds 1. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2015. 4. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from
13.15% to 14.27%. 5. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 6. Increase funds for the Georgia Milestones assessment. 7. Increase funds for two accountability and assessment positions ($252,436) and operating expenses
($3,000).
State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2016

$208,674 56,174
153,677 19,663
194,398 $632,586
$5,744 13,909 10,290
8,770 733
752,546 $791,992
$7,926 11,910 13,127
3,350 829
1,067,328 255,436
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8. Increase funds for contracts to review and analyze student growth models statewide. Total Change
Other Changes 9. Utilize existing funds to provide tenth grade students with the choice between the PSAT or ACT
Compass exams. 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

605,569 $1,965,475
Yes $0
$0 $0

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Department of Education
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Agricultural Education 1. Grades 6-12 student enrollment in Extended
Day/Year programs 2. Number of schools providing Extended Day/
Year programs 3. Percentage of performance standards met on
the Area Teacher program of work evaluation
Charter Schools 1. Number of charter schools
2. Number of charter school petitions reviewed by the Georgia Department of Education
3. Number of students enrolled in charter schools
4. Charter school student graduation rate
5. Number of approved charter systems operating
Communities in Schools 1. Number of at-risk students receiving intensive
services 2. Graduation rate for students served by
Communities In Schools 3. Percentage of school districts with campuses
participating in Communities In Schools
Curriculum Development 1. Number of resources developed to support
implementation of curricular standards (resources include standards, framework components, videos, and remediation support) 2. Number of teachers attending curriculum and instruction training sessions
Georgia Virtual School 1. Number of courses offered
2. Number of enrollments (in half-year segments)
3. Percentage of students passing the appropriate End of Course Test for courses that require such a test
Information Technology Services 1. Average bandwidth allocated per school
expressed in megabits per second 2. Percentage of classrooms with internet
connection
Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants 1. Number of students served in residential
treatment facilities 2. Average educational cost per student served
in a residential treatment facility 3. Percentage of students enrolled in a
residential treatment facility with an Individualized Education Program

FY 2011 Actual
31,525 281
92.0%

FY 2012 Actual
34,158 289
95.0%

101 87
50,926
66.4% 8

110 24
58,611
60.1% 14

17,570 93.2% 30.0%

14,539 82.5% 26.1%

320

591

7,112
114 9,441 88.0%
3 97.2%
862 $4,130.00
N/A

17,875
126 13,578 87.0%
3 96.3%
821 $4,573.00
45.0%

FY 2013 Actual
35,563 284
95.0%
108 66
63,389 61.9%
16
10,092 86.9% 26.1%
542
19,235
132 16,538 87.0%
3 89.2%
748 $5,122.00
41.0%

FY 2014 Actual
35,804 287
96.0%
116 54
69,804 N/A 19
10,225 81.6% 25.6%
1,194
23,781
144 21,695 86.4%
3 96.7%
741 $5,807.00
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Department of Education
Performance Measures

Quality Basic Education Program 1. Number of FTEs (i.e., students)
2. Statewide high school graduation rate (cohort method)
3. Statewide high school dropout rate
4. Number of students served by the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship
5. Average scholarship award per student participating in the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship
6. Average number of buses operated daily
7. Average number of students transported daily
8. Number of school nurses and school nurse assistants
9. Average number of students served by a school nurse or nurse assistant
Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs) 1. Number of teachers/ school staff earning
Professional Learning Units, through courses and workshops 2. Number of teachers/ school staff attending other professional learning activities 3. Number of PLUs earned through RESA courses and workshops
State Schools 1. Number of students enrolled at Atlanta Area
School for the Deaf 2. Number of students enrolled at Georgia
Academy for the Blind 3. Number of students enrolled at Georgia
School for the Deaf
Technology/Career Education 1. Total student enrollment in grades 6-12
2. Number of professional development workshops for teachers
3. Graduation rate for Career, Technology, and Agricultural Education concentrators
Testing 1. Number of Criterion-Referenced Competency
Tests (CRCT) administered 2. Number of End-of-Course Tests (EOCT)
administered 3. Number of students taking AP exams
4. Percentage of students statewide who obtained a score of three (3) or higher on advanced placement exams

FY 2011 Actual
1,650,981 67.4% 3.7% 2,529
$6,880.00
15,035 1,031,415
1,647 973
25,685
23,706 25,685
205 114 110
528,425 396
90.3%
3,819,099 924,887 64,315 54.5%

FY 2012 Actual
1,656,992 69.7% 2.8% 2,965
$6,309.00
15,019 1,034,828
1,668 972
27,978
88,372 27,978
202 127 121
534,417 227
87.2%
3,826,136 967,578 69,495 56.0%

FY 2013 Actual
1,679,589 71.8% 2.6% 3,229
$5,762.00
14,932 1,037,493
1,628 1,095
23,067
54,161 60,007
183 118 110
559,943 252
88.4%
3,818,433 965,629 74,293 55.0%

FY 2014 Actual
1,700,688 N/A N/A
3,371 $5,403.00
14,844 1,031,676
1,813 947
24,081
60,978 76,306
184 115 117
N/A 310 N/A
3,852,075 985,034 80,356 54.0%

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Department of Education
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Agricultural Education
Business and Finance Administration
Central Office
Charter Schools
Communities in Schools
Curriculum Development
Federal Programs
Georgia Learning Resources System (GLRS)
Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS)
Georgia Virtual School
Georgia Youth Science and Technology
Governor's Honors Program
Information Technology Services
Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants
Nutrition
Preschool Handicapped
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

FY 2013 Expenditures
$8,377,252
0

FY 2014 Expenditures
$8,893,562
29,582,539

FY 2015 Current Budget
$10,253,299
29,757,628

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$10,282,698

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$10,259,569

29,757,628

29,936,984

95,825,086 7,066,942 913,100 1,170,687
1,321,771,010 7,720,506

11,335,601 5,918,089 933,100 5,778,576
1,311,023,634 0

28,579,267 9,084,907 1,033,100 7,285,748
1,233,382,964 0

28,579,267 9,084,907 1,033,100 7,285,748
1,233,382,964 0

28,651,492 9,092,125 1,033,100 7,341,281
1,233,382,964 0

74,437,860

72,826,883

70,241,479

70,241,479

70,406,538

7,629,209 144,000

9,169,347 0

8,767,527 0

8,767,527 0

8,832,577 0

941,301 3,321,705

575,977 22,558,011

0 25,789,745

0 25,789,745

0 27,585,345

6,420,148

7,048,443

10,900,885

10,900,885

10,173,703

642,124,330 28,412,355
436,158,586

676,207,339 29,176,324
475,324,163

737,154,385 30,051,758
479,385,097

737,154,385 30,051,758
479,385,097

737,162,338 31,446,339
490,749,422

(1,704,005,349) (1,699,496,346) (1,673,940,124) (1,673,940,124)

(1,664,383,614)

8,349,356,444

8,520,795,694

8,874,196,642

8,874,196,642

9,393,844,192

8,425,689

8,425,689

9,941,168

9,941,168

9,948,960

5,105,484 129,658

10,831,269 2,511,277

15,321,448 2,511,278

15,321,448 2,511,278

18,223,462 2,511,278

26,669,187 27,376,129 37,614,171 27,604,523
1,551,946 $9,422,261,959 $9,422,261,959

26,076,942 26,966,096 38,486,493 30,790,692
1,551,946 $9,633,291,340 $9,633,291,340

30,945,063 27,636,450 40,839,282 43,904,140
1,551,946 $10,054,575,082 $10,054,575,082

30,945,063 27,636,450 40,839,282 44,971,468
1,551,946 $10,055,671,809 $10,055,671,809

30,945,063 28,269,036 41,631,274 45,869,615
1,551,946 $10,604,464,989 $10,604,464,989

1,937,436,689 119,102,382

1,874,246,969 173,862,630

1,989,757,930 74,624,420

1,989,757,930 74,624,420

1,989,757,930 74,624,420

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Department of Education
Department Financial Summary

Program/Fund Sources Other Funds SUBTOTAL RSR for K-12 State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2013 Expenditures
39,926,827
$2,096,465,898
0
7,325,796,061
$7,325,796,061

FY 2014 Expenditures
43,471,032
$2,091,580,631
182,958,586
7,358,752,123
$7,541,710,709

FY 2015 Current Budget
45,711,057
$2,110,093,407
0
7,944,481,675
$7,944,481,675

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
45,711,057

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
45,711,057

$2,110,093,407 $2,110,093,407

0

0

7,945,578,402

8,494,371,582

$7,945,578,402 $8,494,371,582

The Governor's Honors Program was transferred by Executive Order to the Governor's Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) on July 26, 2013. Budget and FY 2014 expenditure information is reflected under the Office of the Governor.

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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 $549,889,907
$549,889,907 0 0
$0 0
$0 0
$0 $549,889,907

FY 2016 Recommendation
$8,494,371,582 $8,494,371,582
19,630 1,989,738,300 $1,989,757,930
74,624,420 $74,624,420
45,711,057 $45,711,057 $10,604,464,989

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$6,270 0 0
$6,270

$8,399,296 368,273
1,492,000 $10,259,569

$179,356 0 0
$179,356

$7,459,714 134,330
22,342,940 $29,936,984

$72,225 0 0
$72,225

$4,037,970 24,369,593
243,929 $28,651,492

$7,218 0
$7,218

$2,145,530 6,946,595
$9,092,125

$0

$1,033,100

$0

$1,033,100

$55,533 0 0
$55,533

$3,517,074 3,393,490 430,717
$7,341,281

$0

$1,159,955,395

0

73,387,612

0

39,957

$0

$1,233,382,964

$165,059

$62,246,538

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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
$165,059

FY 2016 Recommendation
8,160,000
$70,406,538

$65,050 0
$65,050

$3,232,540 5,600,037
$8,832,577

$1,795,600 0 0
$1,795,600

$19,008,629 1,371,954 7,204,762
$27,585,345

($727,182) ($727,182)

$10,173,703 $10,173,703

$7,953 0 0
$7,953

$22,862,086 714,191,428
108,824 $737,162,338

$1,394,581 $1,394,581

$31,446,339 $31,446,339

$11,364,325 $11,364,325

$490,749,422 $490,749,422

$9,556,510 $9,556,510

($1,664,383,614) ($1,664,383,614)

$519,647,550 $519,647,550

$9,393,844,192 $9,393,844,192

$7,792 $7,792

$9,948,960 $9,948,960

$2,902,014 0 0
$2,902,014

$8,996,161 7,990,493 1,236,808
$18,223,462

$0

$2,511,278

$0

$2,511,278

$0

$8,097,963

0

22,847,100

$0

$30,945,063

$632,586

$26,447,967

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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
$632,586

FY 2016 Recommendation
19,630 843,850 957,589 $28,269,036

$791,992 0 0
$791,992

$16,904,479 19,947,771 4,779,024
$41,631,274

$1,965,475 0
$1,965,475

$26,651,587 19,218,028
$45,869,615

$0

$1,551,946

$0

$1,551,946

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Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

By statute, the staff of the Employees' Retirement ERmolpeslo,Ryeeesps'oRnestiibreilmitieens,taSnydstOemrgaonfiGzaetoiorgnia System (ERS) administers nine separate retirement systems and programs: ERS, the Legislative Retirement System (LRS), the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan (GDCP), the Georgia Judicial Retirement System (GJRS), the Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS), the State Employees' Assurance Department (SEAD), the Georgia Military Pension Fund (GMPF), Georgia's Social Security Program, and PeachState Reserves.
In general, ERS is a vehicle for collecting employee and employer contributions, investing accumulated funds, and disbursing retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries. As required by Georgia law, the system is examined on an annual basis by an independent actuarial firm that specializes in pension and retirement plans. The firm prepares a yearly valuation on the contingent assets and liabilities of the system, thus revealing its ability to meet the future obligations of each retirement plan. An independent accounting firm also audits the system each year.
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Since 1949, the staff of ERS has administered retirement benefits for state employees in accordance with the Official Code of Georgia. Full-time employees of participating departments are required to become members of ERS as a condition of employment, with the exception of employees who first become eligible after age 60.

The ERS Board of Trustees is ultimately responsible for administration of the system, while the executive director who is appointed by the board and serves at the pleasure of its members is responsible for daily management of ERS operations. The board consists of seven members as follows:
Three ex officio members (State Auditor, Department of Administrative Services Commissioner, and State Treasurer)
One member appointed by the Governor Two members appointed by the first four
members with five or more years of creditable service with ERS and One member appointed by the first six members who must not hold public office, not be an ERS member, and have at least 10 years of experience in the investment of money The members who are not ex officio members serve four-year terms.
LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (LRS) AND GEORGIA DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN (GDCP)
LRS is a retirement plan for members of the General Assembly, while GDCP is a plan for temporary, seasonal, and part-time employees of the state not covered by ERS or the Teachers Retirement System (TRS), and who do not participate in Social Security. Both plans are placed under the administration of the ERS Board of Trustees.

Board of Trustees Executive Director

Chief Operating Officer

Executive Support

Chief Financial Officer

Investment Services Division

Accounting Division

Information Technology Division

Peach State Reserves

Member Services Division

Office Administration

Financial Management Division

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Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

GEORGIA JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM (GJRS)
This system is for members and retirees of the Superior Court Judges Retirement System, the District Attorneys' Retirement System, and the Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund, as well as certain employees of the Attorney General and Legislative Counsel. The GJRS Board of Trustees consists of the seven ERS trustees plus three additional members appointed by the Governor who serve in one of the following positions: state court judge, superior court judge, state court solicitor-general, juvenile court judge, or district attorney. These appointments are for fouryear terms.
PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PSERS)
PSERS offers a supplemental retirement plan to certain public school employees not covered by TRS. These employees include bus drivers, cafeteria workers, and custodians. The PSERS Board of Trustees consists of the seven ERS trustees plus two additional members appointed by the Governor for four-year terms.

GEORGIA MILITARY PENSION FUND (GMPF)
GMPF provides retirement allowances and other benefits for the Georgia National Guard. A member becomes eligible for benefits upon attainment of age 60 with 20 or more years of creditable service (including at least 15 years of service as a member of the National Guard), having served at least 10 consecutive years as a member of the National Guard immediately prior to discharge, and having received an honorable discharge.
PEACHSTATE RESERVES
PeachState Reserves is the deferred compensation retirement plan for the State of Georgia. Through this program employee contributions and investments in 401(k) and 457 plans are administered by AonHewitt.
INVESTMENTS
ERS contracts with Teachers Retirement System and the Investment Services Division which handles day-to-day investment transactions.
AUTHORITY
Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
FY 2016 Program Budgets

FY 2016 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2015 Current Budget
$30,369,769 $30,369,769
23,790,805 $23,790,805 $54,160,574

Changes $210,161 $210,161 514,206 $514,206 $724,367

FY 2016 Recommendation
$30,579,930 $30,579,930
24,305,011 $24,305,011 $54,884,941

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

Other Changes

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

Yes

System ($4,817) and for contractual services ($252,000). (Total Funds: $256,817)

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. Increase funds for the annual required contribution in accordance with the most recent actuarial report. Total Change

$96,161 $96,161

Public School Employees Retirement System Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure
sound investing of system funds, and provide timely and accurate payment of retirement benefits. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for the annual required contribution in accordance with the most recent actuarial report. Total Change

$119,000 $119,000

System Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect employee and employer contributions, invest the
accumulated funds, and disburse retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries. Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Reduce funds for HB 477 (2014 Session) as all requirements have been satisfied by the actuary.
Total Change
Other Changes 2. Increase other funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share for the Employees' Retirement
System ($134,389) and increase in contractual services ($123,000). (Total Funds: $257,389) Total Change

($5,000) ($5,000)
Yes $0

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Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Deferred Compensation 1. Number of participants 2. Total assets under management (in millions) 3. Cost per participant

FY 2011 Actual
42,965 $993
$66.00

Georgia Military Pension Fund 1. Number of retirees and beneficiaries currently
receiving benefits 2. Total benefit payments made
3. New retiree on-time processing rate

568
$579,000 94.0%

Public School Employees Retirement System 1. Number of retirees and beneficiaries currently
receiving benefits 2. Total benefit payments made (in millions)
3. New retiree on-time processing rate

14,613
$54 99.0%

System Administration
1. Number of retirees and beneficiaries currently receiving benefits through the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Plan
2. New retiree on-time processing rate for the ERS Plan
3. Number of audit findings in the Annual Financial Audit
4. Number of active enrollees in the ERS Plan as of June 30th
5. Percentage of ERS Plan service retirement applications processed without error

40,250
99.0% 0
66,081 N/A

* ERS is in the process of conducting an internal review for this data.

FY 2012 Actual
47,320 $987
$58.00
660 $678,000
90.0%
15,106 $54
98.0%
42,053
99.5% 0
63,963 N/A

FY 2013 Actual
51,527 $1,054 $61.00
739 $772,000
89.0%
15,742 $55
97.0%
44,546
99.7% 0
61,554 96.5%

FY 2014 Actual
56,580 $1,208 $57.00
795 $841,000
92.0%
16,434 $56
98.0%
45,819
99.6% N/A
60,490 N/A*

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Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Deferred Compensation Georgia Military Pension Fund Public School Employees
Retirement System System Administration SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2013 Expenditures
$3,452,856
1,703,022
24,829,000

FY 2014 Expenditures
$3,512,483
1,891,720
27,160,000

FY 2015 Current Budget
$4,067,135
1,893,369
28,461,000

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$4,324,252

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$4,323,952

1,989,530

1,989,530

28,580,000

28,580,000

16,589,148 $46,574,026 $46,574,026

17,265,486 $49,829,689 $49,829,689

19,739,070 $54,160,574 $54,160,574

20,011,481 $54,905,263 $54,905,263

19,991,459 $54,884,941 $54,884,941

20,042,004 $20,042,004
26,532,022 $26,532,022

20,777,969 $20,777,969
29,051,720 $29,051,720

23,790,805 $23,790,805
30,369,769 $30,369,769

24,325,333 $24,325,333
30,579,930 $30,579,930

24,305,011 $24,305,011
30,579,930 $30,579,930

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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 $210,161 $210,161 514,206 $514,206 $724,367

FY 2016 Recommendation
$30,579,930 $30,579,930
24,305,011 $24,305,011 $54,884,941

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$256,817 $256,817

$4,323,952 $4,323,952

$96,161 $96,161

$1,989,530 $1,989,530

$119,000 $119,000

$28,580,000 $28,580,000

($5,000) 257,389 $252,389

$10,400 19,981,059 $19,991,459

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Georgia Forestry Commission
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Georgia Forestry Commission is responsible for the GRoeloersg,iRaeFsoproenstsribyiClitoimesm,ainssdioOnrganization conservation of Georgia's public and private forest resources. The commission carries out this mission by protecting forests from fire, insects, and diseases, working with forest industry and landowners to manage and utilize forest resources, providing educational programs about the danger of wildfire and best management practices, and supplying high-quality tree seedlings to Georgia landowners for reforestation.
The Georgia Forestry Commission protects and manages Georgia's 24 million acres of forestland, which represents an approximate $28.9 billion asset and comprises 75% of all land in the State. The commission has four main programs: Administration, Forest Protection, Forest Management, and the Tree Seedling Nursery. Through these programs, the Forestry Commission provides a wide variety of services to rural forest landowners, offers technical assistance to municipalities and urban landowners, provides seedlings to the citizens of Georgia at a reasonable price, and protects the forest resources of the State through fire prevention and suppression.
FOREST PROTECTION
Forest Protection, the primary function of the Georgia Forestry Commission, is carried out through the Fire Business Activities. This includes a statewide network of county and district offices supplied with staff and equipment necessary for the prevention and suppression of over 6,612 annual forest fires (10 year average). The basic fire suppression function includes the prompt detection and reporting of

fires, followed by a powerful initial response from trained firefighters operating crawler tractor-plow units and water trucks. The effectiveness of the Forest Protection program is a direct result of properly maintained equipment that can be quickly mobilized in the early phases of a forest fire. In addition, forest rangers carry out prescribed forest fires and limit the damage they may cause.
Under State code, the Georgia Forestry Commission is responsible for all wildfires outside the unincorporated areas of our State through the Rural Fire Defense subprogram. This program ensures State coordination and cooperation with rural fire departments across the State and is the most valuable forest protection community outreach program offered by the commission. Rural Fire Defense provides low cost fire equipment, as well as, assistance with training and operations for local, mostly rural, fire departments statewide.
Through the Fire Prevention and Education Program, the commission provides information about the dangers of wildfires and their prevention and has established prevention measures such as burn permitting to encourage responsible debris burning.
FOREST MANAGEMENT
In the area of forest management, the commission provides technical assistance and service to private and industrial landowners. The responsibility of the Urban and Community Forestry subprogram is to provide leadership and technical assistance in establishing and maintaining

Georgia Forestry Commission

Director

Communications and Public Relations

Field Operations

Forest Management

Forest Utilization and Markets

Reforestation

Administration

Human Resources

Forest Protection

Information Technology

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Georgia Forestry Commission
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

sustainable urban and community forests and to provide professional expertise to resolve conflicts between development and forest resources.
Multiple forest resource management techniques for both public and private lands are encouraged and promoted through the Stewardship Management subprogram, which also conducts forest health monitoring (including periodic insect and disease evaluations, surveys and eradication), promotion of forest water quality and monitoring of best management practices, and cost-share technical assistance to the forest landowner in establishing sound forestry practices. Additionally, the department conducts the management of four State-owned and two non-State owned forests through State Managed Forests.
The Commission also works to educate the public about forest resources and their contributions to the economy and the environment of Georgia through Utilization and Marketing. This promotes Georgia forest products both nationally and internationally and is presently implementing the Carbon Registry to encourage the offsetting of carbonrich pollutants through the purchase of credits in forested land. Fifty-five Georgia counties are dependent on forestry activities, and while the number of traditional saw mills has declined, total productivity remains strong. The Forestry Commission meets requests for supporting data on local

forest inventory data from entrepreneurs that have most recently helped in the establishment and/or announcement of 22 new Bioenergy facilities in our State.
Finally, the commission collects forestry data used to inform Georgia residents and policy makers through its Forestry Inventory and Analysis subprogram.
REFORESTATION
The role of the Reforestation division is to provide high quality, genetically superior forest tree seedlings to the residents of Georgia at a reasonable price without cost to the taxpayer. Reforestation efforts are accomplished through the commission's Tree Improvement and Tree Seedling Nursery programs. Through these programs, the commission intensively manages the State's Byromville seed orchard, where superior tree seedlings are developed, nurtured, and sold to the public for the expansion and sustainability of Georgia's 24 million acres of forested lands. Genetic tree improvement activities at the Flint and Arrowhead Breeding Centers have an added economic impact of $113,000,000 for Georgia's forest landowners and ensure the sustainability of a growing forest industry for Georgia.
AUTHORITY
Title 12-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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FY 2016 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Georgia Forestry Commission
FY 2016 Program Budgets

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

Changes $497,360 $497,360 0 $0 0 $0 $497,360

FY 2016 Recommendation
$33,455,992 $33,455,992
5,982,769 $5,982,769
7,045,695 $7,045,695 $46,484,456

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:
State General Funds 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.
Total Change
Other Changes 5. Utilize existing funds of $48,000 to implement the Winter Weather Task Force recommendation to
improve fleet management by using smart phone technology for 100 strike teams. Total Change

$41,565 18,659 (8,817) 12,135
$63,542
Yes $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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Service administered self insurance programs.
Total Change

$12,306 31,149 (9,747)
$33,708

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Georgia Forestry Commission

Georgia Forestry Commission
FY 2016 Program Budgets

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Service administered self insurance programs.
Total Change

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. Total Change

$158,059 330,321 (88,270)
$400,110
$0 $0

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Georgia Forestry Commission
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Commission Administration 1. Number of audit findings
2. Total federal dollars received agency wide
Forest Management 1. Number of water quality exams conducted on
logging and forestry operations 2. Number of acres covered by forest
management plans 3. Number of forested acres in the state
Forest Protection 1. Number of acres burned by wildfires
2. Average fire response time (in minutes)
3. Number of online and automated burn permits issued
4. Number of acres per fire fighter
5. Dollar value of property destroyed/damaged by forest fires
Tree Seedling Nursery 1. Amount of revenue generated through
seedling sales 2. Number of seedlings sold
3. Percentage of seedlings sold as compared to total seedlings grown and available in inventory for sale

FY 2011 Actual
0 $11,423,937
530 605,253 24,785,100
151,329 29
606,782 66,448
$10,219,695

FY 2012 Actual
0 $9,216,489
715 824,494 24,768,235
27,163 33
714,153 66,225
$4,179,190

$1,074,480
13,399,000 96.4%

$814,102
10,477,739 70.8%

FY 2013 Actual
0 $9,278,954
1,395 766,847 24,571,600
19,718 30
710,390 65,873
$11,938,534
$922,089 12,263,219
90.8%

FY 2014 Actual
N/A $6,657,171
1,516 537,065 24,744,700
17,164 26
797,207 66,758
$4,281,106
$833,154 9,388,192
71.9%

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Georgia Forestry Commission

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

Georgia Forestry Commission
Department Financial Summary

FY 2013 Expenditures
$3,490,983 8,007,384
33,414,372 1,202,909
$46,115,648 $46,115,648

FY 2014 Expenditures
$3,440,816 7,122,100
32,381,568 1,227,022
$44,171,506 $44,171,506

FY 2015 Current Budget
$3,526,653 7,124,776
34,128,587 1,207,080
$45,987,096 $45,987,096

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$3,526,653

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$3,590,195

7,124,776

7,158,484

34,128,587

34,528,697

1,207,080

1,207,080

$45,987,096

$46,484,456

$45,987,096

$46,484,456

9,089,881 189,073
7,663,655 $16,942,609
29,173,039 $29,173,039

6,657,170 0
7,123,937 $13,781,107
30,390,399 $30,390,399

5,982,769 0
7,045,695 $13,028,464
32,958,632 $32,958,632

5,982,769 0
7,045,695 $13,028,464
32,958,632 $32,958,632

5,982,769 0
7,045,695 $13,028,464
33,455,992 $33,455,992

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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 $497,360 $497,360 0 $0 0 $0 $497,360

FY 2016 Recommendation
$33,455,992 $33,455,992
5,982,769 $5,982,769
7,045,695 $7,045,695 $46,484,456

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$63,542 0 0
$63,542

$3,465,107 48,800 76,288
$3,590,195

$33,708 0 0
$33,708

$2,465,181 3,553,571 1,139,732
$7,158,484

$400,110 0 0
$400,110

$27,525,704 2,246,681 4,756,312
$34,528,697

$0

$133,717

0

1,073,363

$0

$1,207,080

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Office of the Governor

Office of the Governor
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Governor is the Chief Executive Officer of state ORoffliecse,RoefsthpeonGsoibvielirtnieosr,andOrganization government. Constitutionally, he is charged with executing the laws of the state and conserving the peace as Commander-in-Chief of the Georgia National Guard. The Governor is also charged statutorily with a number of responsibilities, including the economic and fiscal management of state government. To accomplish these duties, the Governor must meet and work with citizens of Georgia, officials of local governments, members of the General Assembly, state agency heads, and federal officials.
The Office of Planning and Budget (OPB) assists the Governor in the development of a policy driven state budget and manages the fiscal affairs of the state through budget amendments and allotments. OPB assists state agencies in the development of their strategic plans and ensures compatibility with the State Strategic Plan, and performs financial and personnel functions for the Office of the Governor and attached agencies. OPB also monitors agency performance and conducts management studies and other evaluations of state government operations.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
Several agencies are attached to the Office of the Governor for administrative purposes. This reduces administrative costs through consolidation of the administrative support functions. These agencies operate autonomously; however, their funding is received through the larger agency.

The Professional Standards Commission and the Governor's Office of Student Achievement are two administratively attached agencies that work toward the goal of an educated Georgia. The Professional Standards Commission creates and implements standards and procedures for certification of educational personnel in the public schools; reviews and analyzes requests for certification; and develops and enforces the code of ethics and performance standards for teachers in local school systems.
The Governor's Office of Student Achievement establishes educational accountability policies and standards for the state to establish the "official" education report card which is reported to stakeholders and used to provide education policy support to the Governor.
The Office of the Child Advocate and the Governor's Office for Children and Families contribute to the goal of a healthy Georgia. The Office of the Child Advocate provides for the protection of children and assists the Office of the Governor with oversight of healthy and safe services for some of Georgia's most important resources our children. The Child Advocate provides independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies responsible for providing services to and/or caring for children who are victims of child abuse and neglect or whose domestic situation requires intervention by the state.

Governor's Office

Governor
Director Governor's Office of Planning and Budget

Attached for Administrative Purposes Only
Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity Georgia Emergency Management Agency Office of the Child Advocate Governor's Office for Children and Families Governor's Office of Consumer Protection Office of the State Inspector General Office of Student Achievement Georgia Professional Standards Commission

Educational Development
Division

Public Safety Division

Administration Division

Health and Human Services Division

Physical and Economic
Development Division

Information Technology

Planning, Research, and Evaluation Division

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Office of the Governor
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Governor's Office for Children and Families (GOCF) seeks to enhance coordination and communication among providers and stakeholders of services to families and children. GOCF offers grants for prevention and intervention activities for children, youth and families to ensure they are educated, healthy, safe and growing. GOCF also works to build coordination among all state agencies serving children and families by providing support to the Children's Cabinet.
The attached agencies focusing on a safe and best managed Georgia are the Office of Consumer Protection, the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, the Commission on Equal Opportunity, and the Office of the State Inspector General. The Office of Consumer Protection protects consumers and legitimate business enterprises from unfair and deceptive activities through enforcement of the Fair Business Practices Act and other related consumer protection statutes.

The Georgia Emergency Management Agency works with state and local agencies to protect the state from manmade and natural disasters and to carry out a comprehensive emergency and disaster readiness program.
The Commission on Equal Opportunity's mission is to protect any individual in public employment from discrimination in the workplace. In addition, the commission ensures that the sale, purchase or rental of housing within the state is free from any discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, or age.
The Office of the State Inspector General was created by Executive Order to prevent and investigate fraud, waste and abuse in state government. Their goal is to produce a more efficient, cost-effective, and trustworthy government.
AUTHORITY
Titles 8, 10, 12, 15, 19-20, 33, 38, 40, 43, 45-46, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Office of the Governor

FY 2016 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Office of the Governor
FY 2016 Program Budgets
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

Changes $10,307,827 $10,307,827 (63,738) ($63,738) (667,689) ($667,689) $9,576,400

FY 2016 Recommendation
$62,655,805 $62,655,805
30,120,112 $30,120,112
908,356 $908,356 $93,684,273

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. Transfer funds and two positions from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to the Governor's Office for the Disability Services Ombudsman to promote the safety, wellbeing, and rights of consumers.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
Total Change

$279,154
109,799 37,708 6,161
$432,822

Governor's Office of Planning and Budget Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and services by
leading and assisting in the evaluation, development, and implementation of budgets, plans, programs, and policies. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.
Total Change

$127,331 46,285
8,106
20,601 $202,323

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Office of the Governor
FY 2016 Program Budgets
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Child Advocate, Office of the Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and
agencies responsible for the protection and well-being of children. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 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. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Transfer funds for the abstinence education programs to the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention program in the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS). (Total Funds: ($579,305))
4. Transfer funds for the Georgia AfterSchool and Youth Development Conference and Quality Standards to the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention program in the Department of Human Services. 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 to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Increase funds for personal services for four positions to support recommendations made by the Governor's Severe Winter Weather Warning and Preparedness Task Force.
5. Increase funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.

Total Change

$18,707 5,979
(1,657) $23,029
$1,721 1,206
(515,567) (92,500)
($605,140)
$19,477 14,544 (6,313)
304,000 62,198
$393,906

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Office of the Governor
FY 2016 Program Budgets
Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as
amended, and the Fair Housing Act, which makes it unlawful to discriminate against any individual. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2015. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. Total Change
Georgia Professional Standards Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize, and recruit
Georgia educators, and to enforce standards regarding educator professional preparation, performance, and ethics. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015. 3. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 13.15% to 14.27%. 4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 5. Increase funds for two education preparation specialists ($208,924), one certification evaluator ($75,853), and one investigator ($69,289). 6. Increase funds for maintenance and support of information technology systems. 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. Transfer funds, 65 positions, and 2 vehicles to the Department of Law for administering the Governor's Office of Consumer Protection program. (Total Funds: ($5,342,964)) 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. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2015. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. Total Change
State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2016

$14,430 4,720 6,213
$25,363
$116,240 35,408 1,879 5,156
354,066 100,000 $612,749
($4,675,275) ($4,675,275)
$13,126 4,048 743
$17,917 217

Office of the Governor

Office of the Governor
FY 2016 Program Budgets
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 to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 13.15% to 14.27%.
3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
5. Increase funds for Georgia's Academic and Workforce Analysis and Research Data System (GA AWARDS).
6. Increase funds for an academic audit specialist position.
7. Increase funds for erasure analysis of student assessments.
8. Increase funds for the Georgia Innovation Fund to award grants for innovative programs in public education.
9. Increase funds for the Governor's Honors Program to meet the projected need.
10. Provide funds for strategic professional development initiatives per SB 404 (2012 Session).
Total Change

$70,945 4,361
17,375
222
217,100
109,863 150,000 2,500,000
413,170 10,397,097 $13,880,133

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Office of the Governor

Office of the Governor
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Governor's Emergency Fund 1. Amount of dollars appropriated for Governor's
Emergency Fund (GEF) 2. Percentage of GEF used for disaster relief
3. Percentage of GEF used for contingencies designated to a specific agency
4. Percentage of GEF used for unforeseen agency or departmental expenditures
Governor's Office of Planning and Budget 1. Number of State Agency Strategic Plans
reviewed 2. Number of budget amendments approved
3. Average number of days to process amendments (from submittal to approval)
4. Number of allotments processed
5. Average number of days to process allotments (from submittal to warrant)
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Child Advocate, Office of the 1. Number of child welfare complaints (per
calendar year) 2. Number of child fatalities reviewed (per
calendar year)
Emergency Management Agency, Georgia 1. Percentage of all requests for state assets and
mutual aid assistance handled successfully 2. Number of Georgia counties with an approved
Annual County Emergency Management Work Plan
Georgia Professional Standards Commission 1. Average processing time for certification cases
submitted with all necessary documentation (in days) 2. Number of certification cases completed
3. Number of individuals with an active GaPSC credential
4. New ethics complaints received
5. Percentage of ethics cases cleared by the Commission voting "no probable cause" after an investigation
6. Percentage of educator preparation program completers who qualify for certification
Governor's Office of Consumer Protection 1. Average consumer savings and restitution per
state dollar appropriated 2. Total dollar value of savings and restitution
3. Number of requests for Lemon Law information and assistance
Office of the State Inspector General 1. Number of complaints received

FY 2011 Actual
$3,469,576 74.4% N/A 25.7%
46 833 5.0 846 3.0
N/A 518
100.0% 149
6
39,916 283,107
1,287 8.0%
86.0%
$5.63 $23,858,708
673
190

FY 2012 Actual $24,561,096
16.1% 62.9% 11.0%
60 822 6.4 632 4.9
265 594
100.0% 159
9
40,572 286,932
1,354 11.0%
87.0%
$8.48 $35,123,557
625
202

FY 2013 Actual $20,233,401
0.1% 82.9% 17.1%
68 819 4.8 657 4.0
367 495
100.0% 157
7
38,877 284,388
1,234 22.0%
84.0%
$5.49 $25,250,320
701
134

FY 2014 Actual $21,301,567
33.3% 47.9% 18.8%
68 696 4.9 634 5.3
415 514
100.0% 159
10
87,758* 287,607
1,064 22.0%
N/A
$4.91 $24,203,687
1,282
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Office of the Governor
Performance Measures

2. Number of probable cause complaints resulting in an investigation
3. Number of cases concluded with action
4. Value of fraud referred for prosecution

FY 2011 Actual
52
5 N/A

FY 2012 Actual
78
7 $4,638,950

FY 2013 Actual
20
8 $828,373

FY 2014 Actual
23
2 $6,246,393

Student Achievement, Governor's Office of
1. Average number of days to complete an audit
2. Number of elementary and middle schools audited statewide
3. Number of Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests monitored by the state
4. Number of elementary and middle schools flagged for testing irregularities
5. Percentage of schools appearing on the "severe and moderate concern" lists after erasure analysis

130 1,889
51 248 3.5%

197 1,834
52 188 2.8%

120 1,833
34 112 1.6%

112 1,825
40 121 1.3%

* Following changes to OCGA 50-36-1, the reported number of certification cases completed in FY 2014 now also includes renewal certificates.

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Office of the Governor
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Governor's Emergency Fund
Governor's Office
Governor's Office of Planning and Budget
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Child Advocate, Office of the
Children and Families, Governor's Office for
Emergency Management Agency, Georgia
Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity
Georgia Professional Standards Commission
Governor's Office of Consumer Protection
Governor's Office of Workforce Development
Office of the State Inspector General
Student Achievement, Governor's Office of
SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)
Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds
Federal Recovery Funds
Other Funds
Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2013 Expenditures
$0 7,237,961 98,270,040 $105,508,001
941,724 28,907,600 84,578,261
757,077 9,375,206 7,352,055 140,154,493
540,259 20,433,981 $293,040,656 $398,548,657
233,195,452 109,367,981
16,849,024 5,514,485
$364,926,942 33,621,715
$33,621,715

FY 2014 Expenditures
$0
6,825,979
129,445,953

FY 2015 Current Budget
$11,062,041
6,172,026
8,353,713

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$11,062,041

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$11,062,041

6,172,026

6,604,848

8,353,713

8,556,036

$136,271,932

$25,587,780

$25,587,780

$26,222,925

961,371 33,581,555 54,945,358
727,802 10,085,653
6,367,721 74,673,971
565,893 8,560,402 $190,469,726 $326,741,658
144,823,686 127,589,929
16,756,220 1,483,878
$290,653,713 36,087,945
$36,087,945

893,266 1,493,383 32,651,548
670,414 6,686,770 5,342,964
0 652,762 10,128,986 $58,520,093 $84,107,873
30,183,850 0
1,576,045 0
$31,759,895 52,347,978
$52,347,978

893,266 1,493,383 32,651,548
670,414 6,686,770 5,342,964
0 652,762 10,128,986 $58,520,093 $84,107,873
30,183,850 0
1,576,045 0
$31,759,895 52,347,978
$52,347,978

916,295 824,505 33,045,454 695,777 7,299,519
0 0 670,679 24,009,119 $67,461,348 $93,684,273
30,120,112 0
908,356 0
$31,028,468 62,655,805
$62,655,805

The Governor's Office of Workforce Development was transferred to the Department of Economic Development effective July 1, 2014.

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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 $10,307,827 $10,307,827 (63,738) ($63,738) (667,689) ($667,689) $9,576,400

FY 2016 Recommendation
$62,655,805 $62,655,805
30,120,112 $30,120,112
908,356 $908,356 $93,684,273

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$0

$11,062,041

$0

$11,062,041

$432,822 0
$432,822

$6,504,848 100,000
$6,604,848

$202,323 $202,323

$8,556,036 $8,556,036

$23,029 0
$23,029
($605,140) (63,738)
($668,878)
$393,906 0 0
$393,906
$25,363 $25,363
$612,749 0 0
$612,749
($4,675,275) (667,689)
($5,342,964)

$911,295 5,000
$916,295
$824,505 0
$824,505
$2,534,416 29,703,182
807,856 $33,045,454
$695,777 $695,777
$6,887,089 411,930 500
$7,299,519
$0 0
$0

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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

FY 2016 Recommendation

$17,917 $17,917

$670,679 $670,679

$13,880,133 $13,880,133

$24,009,119 $24,009,119

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Department of Human Services
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibHiulimtieasn,aSnedrvOicregsanization responsible for the delivery social services. DHS serves all Georgia citizens through regulatory inspection, direct service and financial assistance programs.
AGING SERVICES
The Division of Aging Services administers programs for older Georgians and adults with disabilities. These programs provide in-home services to maintain independence, provide public education and outreach services, health promotion, senior employment, investigative and protective services for vulnerable adults, and an ombudsman program for Georgians in long-term care.
FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES
The Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) provides child welfare, economic assistance, and family violence services. Services are provided through a network of offices in all 159 counties, community partners, and contract agencies.
CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES
The Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) helps children by enforcing parental obligation to pay financial support. Services include locating non-custodial parents, confirming paternity, establishing and enforcing child support and medical support orders, and collecting and distributing payments.

RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE
The Residential Child Care Unit inspects, monitors, licenses, registers, and certifies a variety of child caring programs to ensure that facilities operate at acceptable levels, as mandated by State statutes and by rules and regulations adopted by the Board of Human Services.
ADMINISTRATION
DHS has administrative offices that provide executive and policy direction to all divisions of DHS, as well as technical and administrative support to all of DHS.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
The Council on Aging provides leadership to the Coalition of Advocates for Georgia's Elderly, researches aging issues, publishes fact sheets and other educational materials to increase public awareness and understanding of issues of concern to Georgia's older adult population.
The Family Connection Partnership is a public/private partnership that serves as a resource to state agencies across Georgia to help improve the conditions of children and their families.
The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency provides opportunities for work and personal independence for Georgians with disabilities. The agency administers several programs: Business Enterprise Program, Georgia Industries

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Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

for the Blind, Vocational Rehabilitation, and the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation.

AUTHORITY
Titles 3, 5, 8, 9, 12-14, 15-11, 16, 17-7-130, 17-7-131, 18, 19, 25, 26, 29-5-2, 30-5, 31, 34, 36, 37, 38-3-29, 3-40, 43-45, 4750, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Human Services
FY 2016 Program Budgets

FY 2016 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds Child Care and Development Block Grant Community Service Block Grant Foster Care Title IV-E Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Medical Assistance Program Social Services Block Grant TANF 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

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

Changes $29,511,164 0 $29,511,164 0 0 0 9,160,870 0 0 0 2,304,503 (2,304,503) 450,690 $9,611,560 0 $0 $39,122,724

FY 2016 Recommendation
$547,192,665 6,191,806
$553,384,471 1,188,578 209,161
16,526,699 85,540,996 55,866,874 79,458,085 52,778,456
7,554,503 348,149,998 466,877,368 $1,114,150,718
49,880,460 $49,880,460 $1,717,415,649

Adoptions Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support and facilitate the safe permanent placement of
children by prescreening families and providing support and financial services after adoption. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
4. Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal Medicaid Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 66.69% to 67.40%. (Total Funds: $0) Total Change

$25,251 1,031 8,456
(386,952) ($352,214)

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

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FY 2016 Program Budgets
Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote child abuse and neglect prevention programs and
support child victims of abuse. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
2. Transfer funds and six positions from Child Welfare-Special Projects for child abuse and neglect prevention and home visiting activities. (Total Funds: $9,101,010)
3. Transfer funds for the abstinence education programs from Governor's Office for Children and Families. (Total Funds: $579,305)
4. Transfer funds for the Georgia AfterSchool and Youth Development Conference and Quality Standards from Governor's Office for Children and Families. Total Change
Child Care Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to permit low-income families to be self-reliant while protecting
the safety and well-being of their children by ensuring access to child care. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Child Support Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying
financial support. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. Total Change
Child Welfare Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate allegations of child abuse, abandonment, and
neglect, and to provide services to protect the child and strengthen the family. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2015. 4. Annualize funds for 103 additional child protective services caseworkers. (Total Funds: $6,221,396) 5. Provide funds for 128 additional child protective services caseworkers and transfer contractual services
savings from Federal Benefits Eligibility Services for 47 additional child protective services caseworkers. (Total Funds: $9,391,491) 6. Transfer real estate savings from Federal Benefits Eligibility Services for SHINES maintenance. (Total Funds: $828,360)
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$587 1,181,946
515,567 92,500
$1,790,600
$0 $0
$148,914 333,177 13,107
$495,198
$2,044,406 6,405
583,255 4,977,117 7,513,193
414,180
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FY 2016 Program Budgets
7. Provide funds to implement a supervisor mentor pilot program as recommended by the Child Welfare Reform Council.
8. Increase funds to implement career ladders and performance-based increases for caseworkers and supervisors as recommended by the Child Welfare Reform Council.
9. Increase funds for training to enhance caseworker safety as recommended by the Child Welfare Reform Council.
10. Increase funds for mobile technologies to support field knowledge and application of policy as recommended by the Child Welfare Reform Council.
11. Increase funds to improve recruitment and training of foster parents as recommended by the Child Welfare Reform Council. 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. Transfer funds and six positions to the new Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention program for child abuse and neglect prevention and home visiting activities. (Total Funds: ($9,101,010)) 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. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2015. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings. 5. Replace the loss of federal funds resulting from changes to the statewide cost allocation methodology
for payments for state administrative hearings. Total Change

220,000 5,000,000
620,000 1,033,000 5,833,000 $28,244,556
($1,181,946) ($1,181,946)
$0 $0
$678,740 27,706
278,664 84,622
613,593 $1,683,325

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Department of Human Services
FY 2016 Program Budgets
Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to prevent disabled adults and elder persons from abuse,
exploitation and neglect, and investigate situations where it might have occurred. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2015. 4. Increase funds for an additional 11 adult protective services caseworkers.
Total Change
Elder Community Living Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgians who need nursing home level of care the
option of remaining in their own communities. Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2015. 4. Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 66.69%
to 67.40%. Total Change Other Changes 5. Reduce administrative costs at the 12 Area Agencies on Aging and utilize savings to provide additional services to consumers. Total Change
Elder Support Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older Georgians, so that they may live in their homes
and communities, by providing health, employment, nutrition, and other support and education services. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change

$233,286 9,523
101,285 693,333 $1,037,427
$13,037 532
4,999 (1,039,827) ($1,021,259)
Yes $0
$8,862 3,807 362
$13,031

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FY 2016 Program Budgets
Energy Assistance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate
home energy needs. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Family Violence Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe shelter and related services for victims of family
violence and their dependent children and to provide education about family violence to communities across the state. Recommended Change: 1. Transfer funds to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council - Family Violence program in the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to align administration of Family Violence activities. Total Change
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. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2015. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings. 5. Reduce funds for contractual services and transfer savings to Child Welfare Services for 47 additional
Child Protective Service workers. 6. Reduce funds to reflect real estate savings from the Houston County Division of Children and Family
Services building acquisition and transfer savings to Child Welfare Services for SHINES maintenance. Total Change
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

$0 $0
($11,802,450) ($11,802,450)
$2,270,185 1,857
640,844 20,199
(2,000,000) (414,180) $518,905
$0 $0

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Department of Human Services
FY 2016 Program Budgets
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: $15,030,914) 2. Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 66.69%
to 67.40%. (Total Funds: $0) 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
Residential 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:
State General Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2015. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. Total Change Other Changes 4. Reflect a change in the program name. 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

$9,812,147 (405,346)
$9,406,801
$0 $0
$14,749 32,610 1,331
$48,690 Yes $0
$0 $0

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Department of Human Services
FY 2016 Program Budgets

Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist needy Georgian families in achieving self-sufficiency by
obtaining and keeping employment as well as complying with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Council On Aging Purpose: 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. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change

$0 $0
$2,977 2,310 122
$5,409

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.

$0

Total Change

$0

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming successful
contributors to the state's economy. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015. Total Change

$3,901 1,686
$5,587

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to help people with disabilities to become fully productive
members of society by achieving independence and meaningful employment. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reduce funds to realize savings in contractual services and transfer funds to the Vocational Rehabilitation program to provide additional services to consumers. Total Change

$78,130 28,596
(71,809) $34,917

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Department of Human Services
FY 2016 Program Budgets
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs
so that eligible Georgia citizens can obtain support. Recommended Change:
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. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2015. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings. 5. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. 6. Transfer funds from the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration
program to provide additional services to consumers. Total Change
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. No change. Total Change

$0 $0
$0 $0
$232,009 220,312 2,178 5,687 52,592 71,809
$584,587
$0 $0

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Department of Human Services
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Adoptions Services 1. Number of finalized adoptions
2. Percentage of children exiting foster care for adoption within 24 months of their last removal from home
3. Percentage of adoptions finalized within six months of adoptive placement
After School Care 1. Number of youth who participate in
afterschool and summer programs
Child Support Services 1. Percentage of current support being paid as
ordered (per federal fiscal year) 2. Percentage of families receiving arrears
payments (per federal fiscal year) 3. Number of active cases (per federal fiscal year)
4. Percentage of request for service that resulted in orders established for case (per federal fiscal year)
5. Total monies collected and redistributed to custodial parents and the state treasury (per federal fiscal year)
Child Welfare Services 1. Number of calls received by CPS Intake
Communication Center 2. Number of investigations conducted
3. Number of substantiated maltreatment incidents
4. Percentage of children seen within 24 hours of the receipt of the report of alleged maltreatment
5. Child Protective Service worker average caseload
6. Child Protective Service worker turnover rate
Departmental Administration 1. Number of clients receiving transportation
services 2. Number of trips provided by transportation
services
Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention 1. Number of reports of abuse, neglect, or
exploitation 2. Percentage of Adult Protective Services
investigations initiated within 10 days 3. Percentage of Adult Protective Services
investigations completed within 30 days 4. Percentage of investigations reopened within
6 months (Case Recidivism)
Elder Community Living Services 1. Community Care Service Program clients
served

FY 2011 Actual
1,092 34.3%
90.5%
34,900
60.6% 77.9% 404,147 83.4%
$708,310,692
63,547 21,148 21,686 54.8%
14.4 20.4% 15,644 2,609,611
36,888 92.2% 90.7%
N/A
12,421

FY 2012 Actual
900 44.7%
93.1%
33,700
62.0% 66.0% 394,809 86.6%
$693,639,098
67,859 26,746 22,471 57.0%
17.0 21.4% 23,864 2,648,133
33,709 92.4% 91.7%
4.8%
12,825

FY 2013 Actual
976 40.7%
93.8%
25,384
61.0% 65.0% 388,649 87.0%
$695,438,660
73,042 27,175 23,432 53.0%
19.4 24.0% 18,531 2,359,006
39,000 91.4% 89.4%
4.7%
13,182

FY 2014 Actual
909 35.0%
86.0%
24,766
61.0% 65.0% 395,893 89.0%
$593,453,055
87,373 31,559 25,531 51.1%
21.9 26.8% 15,064 2,436,621
43,630 90.6% 88.4%
5.2%
14,145

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Department of Human Services

Department of Human Services
Performance Measures

2. Non-Medicaid Home and Community Based Services clients served
3. Average cost per Community Care Service Program client
4. Average cost per Non-Medicaid Home and Community Based Services client
Elder Support Services 1. Number of seniors served meals at senior
centers 2. Number of seniors served home delivered
meals 3. Number of Money Follows the Person
transitions
Family Violence Services 1. Number of shelter bed nights
Federal Eligibility Benefit Services 1. Number of food stamp cases
Out-of-Home Care 1. Number of children in the legal custody of
DFCS 2. Percentage of siblings placed together in out-
of-home care 3. Percentage of children placed with relatives
Residential Child Care Licensing 1. Number of new license and renewal
applications processed 2. Percentage of received complaints and
incident reports that result in investigations
Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance 1. Number of adults receiving cash assistance
Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance 1. Percentage of single parent households who
are in qualified work activities
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Family Connection 1. Average dollar leveraged per state
appropriated dollar by county collaborative (FY 2014 value is estimated amount) Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program 1. Percentage increase in the number of blind vendors 2. Amount collected in total sales
3. Number of vendors
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services
1. Percentage of disability benefit determinations found to be correct (Federal Standard: 97%)

FY 2011 Actual
35,163 $9,006.00 $1,821.00
14,802 13,995
N/A
218,844 780,719
13,534 21.9% 23.6%
325 30.0%
3,314 86.0%
$6.00
6.0% $8,931,925
82
94.8%

FY 2012 Actual
35,684 $9,083.00 $1,853.00
14,660 14,258
206
229,453 860,085
13,921 21.8% 23.0%
318 24.0%
3,471 87.0%
$5.00
1.0% $8,205,928
77
96.4%

FY 2013 Actual
34,005 $9,238.00 $1,884.00
14,505 14,106
340
238,082 911,760
13,559 26.3% 21.4%
279 28.0%
4,338 84.0%
$4.00
4.0% $7,804,903
69
97.1%

FY 2014 Actual
31,532 $9,031.00 $1,878.00
13,774 12,445
262
266,426 840,815
14,545 24.9% 17.0%
309 33.3%
3,597 89.9%
$4.00
3.0% $8,179,695
67
94.5%

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Department of Human Services
Performance Measures

2. Average number of days to determine claims (Federal Standard: 137 days)
3. Number of claims adjudicated
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind
1. Number of blind persons employed by GIB
2. Total revenue generated from products and services
3. Percentage of total direct labor hours performed by individuals who are legally blind (Federal Minimum Standard: 75%)
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation Program
1. Number of residential Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) clients served
2. Average daily cost per student (in state general funds)
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency:Roosevelt Warm Springs Medical Hospital
1. Average daily cost per hospital patient (in state general funds)
2. Average daily hospital census

FY 2011 Actual
133.3
154,116

FY 2012 Actual
115.7
144,807

120 $10,959,233
92.8%

113 $10,807,934
93.8%

230 $36.00

270 $91.00

$414.00 28.5

$189.00 29.7

FY 2013 Actual
111.3 157,140
92 $10,219,953
91.5%
223 $53.00
$644.00 26.4

FY 2014 Actual
114.0 153,519
74 $8,741,813
92.9%
229 $114.00
$721.00 25.1

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Department of Human Services
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Adoptions Services
After School Care
Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention
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
Residential Child Care Licensing
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

FY 2013 Expenditures
$87,574,868 15,361,398 0 54,736,357
105,230,034 243,920,056
250,000 17,893,858 99,386,494 17,974,754 115,004,494 12,052,302 62,625,534 14,230,429 252,721,219 59,383,052 191,611,807 10,564,692
2,065,225 47,613,689 15,594,224 $1,425,794,486
197,519 9,747,272 2,662,977
3,040,813
74,556,003

FY 2014 Expenditures
$87,671,401
15,415,603
0

FY 2015 Current Budget
$90,299,936
15,500,000
0

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$90,299,936

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$90,334,674

15,500,000

15,500,000

0

9,773,402

17,969,179 97,493,124 248,744,732
250,000

9,777,346 107,966,861 269,911,224
9,101,010

9,777,346 107,966,861 291,730,728
9,101,010

9,777,346 108,462,059 301,692,537
0

16,169,416 97,573,381 17,940,776

16,110,137 99,659,301 19,073,179

16,110,137 99,659,301 19,924,106

16,110,137 101,342,626
20,110,606

116,684,884

111,702,144

111,702,144

110,680,885

12,732,127 68,521,136 11,802,450 258,946,628

10,231,775 55,320,027 11,802,450 283,971,145

10,231,775 55,320,027 11,802,450 291,756,145

10,244,806 55,320,027
0 284,490,050

58,744,583

63,974,072

63,974,072

63,974,072

211,435,262 10,776,924 2,075,419

210,133,464 9,303,613 2,208,613

225,991,117 9,303,613 2,208,613

225,164,378 9,303,613 2,257,303

42,293,685

48,406,610

48,406,610

48,406,610

15,339,834

18,547,617

18,547,617

18,547,617

$1,408,580,544 $1,463,000,524 $1,509,313,608 $1,501,492,748

210,420 9,748,646 2,672,102
4,754,046

227,322 9,677,967 3,233,190
7,952,874

227,322 9,677,967 3,233,190
7,952,874

232,731 9,677,967 3,238,777
7,987,791

60,837,099

70,333,617

70,333,617

70,333,617

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Program/Fund Sources 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
Other Funds
Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL
State General Funds
Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Department of Human Services
Department Financial Summary

FY 2013 Expenditures
11,279,044

FY 2014 Expenditures
8,712,016

FY 2015 Current Budget
9,507,334

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
9,507,334

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
9,507,334

88,802,342

61,682,870

93,771,132

93,771,132

94,355,719

33,499,790

34,725,373

20,588,965

20,588,965

20,588,965

$223,785,760

$183,342,572

$215,292,401

$215,292,401

$1,649,580,246 $1,591,923,116 $1,678,292,925 $1,724,606,009

$215,922,901 $1,717,415,649

1,087,305,287 69,783,840 286,661
$1,157,375,788 486,012,652 6,191,806
$492,204,458

1,032,384,484 60,126,473 138,241
$1,092,649,198 493,082,112 6,191,806
$499,273,918

1,104,539,158 49,880,460 0
$1,154,419,618 517,681,501 6,191,806
$523,873,307

1,115,061,820 49,880,460 0
$1,164,942,280 553,471,923 6,191,806
$559,663,729

1,114,150,718 49,880,460 0
$1,164,031,178 547,192,665 6,191,806
$553,384,471

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Department of Human Services

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 Abuse and Neglect Prevention State General Funds TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized 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

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
$0 0 0 0
$0
$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

Changes $29,511,164 0 $29,511,164 0 0 0 9,160,870 0 0 0 2,304,503 (2,304,503) 450,690 $9,611,560 0 $0 $39,122,724

FY 2016 Recommendation
$547,192,665 6,191,806
$553,384,471 1,188,578 209,161
16,526,699 85,540,996 55,866,874 79,458,085 52,778,456
7,554,503 348,149,998 466,877,368 $1,114,150,718
49,880,460 $49,880,460 $1,717,415,649

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

($352,214) 0
386,952 0
$34,738

$33,722,357 16,400,000 40,165,817 46,500
$90,334,674

$0

$15,500,000

$0

$15,500,000

$1,790,600 2,304,503 768,167 4,910,132
$9,773,402

$1,790,600 2,304,503 768,167 4,910,132
$9,773,402

$0

$9,777,346

$0

$9,777,346

$495,198 0 0 0
$495,198

$28,819,045 120,000
76,285,754 3,237,260
$108,462,059

$28,244,556 0
3,536,757

$141,858,657 223,333
31,761,301

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Department of Human Services
Program Budget Financial Summary

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 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

FY 2015 Current Budget
154,157 2,846,970 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

Changes 0 0 0 0 0 0
$31,781,313

FY 2016 Recommendation
154,157 2,846,970 5,250,000 91,542,499 27,943,131
112,489 $301,692,537

($1,181,946)

$0

(3,072,670)

0

(4,846,394)

0

($9,101,010)

$0

$0

$16,110,137

$0

$16,110,137

$1,683,325 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
$1,683,325

$36,168,287 965,245 209,161 243,158
3,870,198 258,779
3,726,454 2,539,375 12,265,599 27,835,415 13,260,955 $101,342,626

$1,037,427 0 0 0
$1,037,427

$16,537,173 500,000
2,279,539 793,894
$20,110,606

($1,021,259) 0 0 0 0
($1,021,259)

$63,072,277 6,191,806
13,765,259 3,761,430
23,890,113 $110,680,885

$13,031 0 0
$13,031

$3,628,538 750,000
5,866,268 $10,244,806

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Department of Human Services

Department of Human Services
Program Budget Financial Summary

Energy Assistance Low-Income Home Energy Assistance TOTAL FUNDS
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
Residential Child Care Licensing State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E 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

FY 2015 Current Budget
$55,320,027 $55,320,027
$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
$1,589,350 619,263
$2,208,613
$100,000 48,306,610 $48,406,610
$18,470,203 77,414
$18,547,617
$227,322 $227,322
$8,505,148

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$0 $0
($11,802,450) ($11,802,450)
$518,905 0 0 0 0 0 0
$518,905
$0 0
$0
$9,406,801 5,624,113 0 0
$15,030,914
$0 $0
$48,690 0
$48,690
$0 0
$0
$0 0
$0

$55,320,027 $55,320,027
$0 $0
$107,226,886 173,404
4,168,845 288,068
60,139,396 23,213,738 89,279,713 $284,490,050
$40,481,142 23,492,930
$63,974,072
$81,687,918 45,121,389 98,190,252 164,819
$225,164,378
$9,303,613 $9,303,613
$1,638,040 619,263
$2,257,303
$100,000 48,306,610 $48,406,610
$18,470,203 77,414
$18,547,617

$5,409 $5,409
$0

$232,731 $232,731
$8,505,148

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Department of Human Services
Program Budget Financial Summary

Medical Assistance Program TOTAL FUNDS Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 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
1,172,819 $9,677,967
$277,214 2,919,976
36,000 $3,233,190
$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 0
$0

FY 2016 Recommendation
1,172,819
$9,677,967

$5,587 0 0
$5,587

$282,801 2,919,976
36,000 $3,238,777

$34,917 0
$34,917

$1,461,659 6,526,132
$7,987,791

$0

$70,333,617

$0

$70,333,617

$0

$9,507,334

$0

$9,507,334

$584,587 0 0
$584,587

$18,391,505 70,804,214 5,160,000
$94,355,719

$0

$2,069,043

0

18,519,922

$0

$20,588,965

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Commissioner of Insurance

Commissioner of Insurance
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance is CRoolmesm,RisessiopnoenrsiobfilIintiseusr,aanncdeOrganization accountable for upholding state laws regulating insurance, small loans, fire safety, and manufactured housing. The department organizes its efforts in fulfilling these responsibilities around six divisions.
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
The Program Administration Division provides management, policy direction, enforcement, and administrative support for the Department's programs which regulate companies and protect consumers in the areas of insurance, industrial loans, fire safety, manufactured housing, arson investigations, building inspections, and hazardous materials handling and storage. The division's activities include accounting, budgetary, personnel, and purchasing duties for all agency divisions. Additionally, the division oversees the establishment and implementation of department policies and procedures.
INSURANCE REGULATION
The Insurance Regulation Division is responsible for administering Georgia insurance laws and regulations. Staff members process applications for insurance companies to conduct business in the state and insurance agent license applications. The division is also responsible for oversight of insurance companies (including approving rates, as well as life, health, property, and casualty policy forms), and regulating group self-insurance funds.

ENFORCEMENT
The Enforcement Division is responsible for advising the Department on legal issues related to Georgia's insurance, safety, fire, and industrial loan laws and regulations. The legal section makes recommendations and drafts orders for proposed administrative actions against licensees and unauthorized entities which are believed to be in violation of the Georgia Insurance Code, the Fire Safety Code, or the Industrial Loan Code.
INDUSTRIAL LOAN REGULATION
The Industrial Loan Regulation Division administers the Georgia Industrial Loan Act by performing examinations of all accounts held by industrial loan companies (small loan companies making loans of $3,000 or less) licensed to do business in Georgia and accounting for all fees and taxes payable by such companies. Additionally, division staff members process applications for new industrial loan company licenses and investigate consumer complaints.
FIRE SAFETY
The Fire Safety division has five programs: inspections, engineering, hazardous materials, manufactured housing, and arson. The programs enforce the safety standards to operate, handle, and/or manufacturer boilers, elevators, amusement rides, hazardous materials, and manufactured housing. Additionally, the Fire Safety division ensures buildings meet the fire code requirements through building plan reviews. Furthermore, fires are investigated to assist

Commissioner Chief Deputy Commissioner

State Fire Marshall Fire Safety

Program Administration

Insurance Regulation

Special Fraud

Enforcement

Industrial Loan

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Commissioner of Insurance
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

prosecutors with criminal action. Division staff process licenses and permits for related fire protection industries, manufactured housing industries and for those who use and store hazardous substances and materials.
SPECIAL FRAUD UNIT
The Special Fraud Unit investigates claims of insurance fraud. This unit was established with the goal of reducing

the occurrence of insurance fraud and the resulting financial burden it places on businesses and consumers.
AUTHORITY
State Constitution; Title 33, 45-14, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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FY 2016 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Commissioner of Insurance
FY 2016 Program Budgets

FY 2015 Current Budget
$19,839,192 $19,839,192
726,955 $726,955
339,026 $339,026 $20,905,173

Changes $152,995 $152,995 308,153 $308,153 0 $0 $461,148

FY 2016 Recommendation
$19,992,187 $19,992,187
1,035,108 $1,035,108
339,026 $339,026 $21,366,321

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of Georgia citizens in
insurance and industrial loan transactions and maintain a fire-safe environment. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.
Total Change

$33,932 12,554
4,205
(552) $50,139

Enforcement Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and to initiate legal proceedings with
regard to enforcement of specific provisions of state law relating to insurance, industrial loan, fire safety, and fraud. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change

$8,759 5,284 1,085
$15,128

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FY 2016 Program Budgets

Fire Safety

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote fire safety awareness through education and training, and to protect the public from fire and limit the loss of life and property by setting the minimum fire safety standards in the state, enforcing and regulating fire safety rules for public buildings and manufactured housing, and regulating the storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous materials.

Recommended Change:

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

2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
4. Replace state funds used for manufactured housing inspections and regulatory activities with available federal funds. (Total Funds: $0)
Total Change

Industrial Loan Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and examining
finance companies that provide consumer loans of $3,000 or less. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change

Insurance Regulation

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that licensed insurance entities maintain solvency and conform to state law by conducting financial and market examinations, investigating policyholder complaints, monitoring for compliance with state laws and regulations, reviewing and approving premium rates, and disseminating information to the public and the insurance industry about the state's insurance laws and regulations.

Recommended Change:

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

2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
4. Transfer funds, 55 positions, and five motor vehicles from the Special Fraud program. (Total Funds: $4,220,841)
Total Change

$95,618 11,848 48,167
(308,153) ($152,520)
$10,084 4,457 1,250
$15,791
$141,314 17,510 65,633
4,214,365 $4,438,822

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Commissioner of Insurance
FY 2016 Program Budgets
Special Fraud Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud. Recommended Change:
1. Transfer funds, 55 positions, and five motor vehicles to the Insurance Regulation program. (Total Funds: ($4,220,841)) Total Change

($4,214,365) ($4,214,365)

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Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Enforcement 1. Number of cases closed with actions
2. Fines collected
Fire Safety 1. Number of inspections conducted
2. Percentage of mandated inspections completed (June to June)
3. Number of permits and approvals issued
4. Number of investigations initiated into suspected criminal fires
Industrial Loan 1. Number of lenders regulated
Insurance Regulation 1. Number of licensed insurance companies
2. Average number of days required to certify that a new insurance product is reviewed, approved, and market-ready
3. Average number of days to resolve a complaint received by the Consumer Services division
4. Funds returned to Georgia consumers through complaint resolution
5. Number of companies placed in administrative supervision, rehabilitation, or liquidated
Special Fraud 1. Number of complaints received
2. Average number of days to resolve a case
3. Percentage of complaints received that resulted in a referral to a district attorney for prosecution
4. Percentage of complaints received that resulted in administrative penalties or action
5. Of cases referred to a district attorney, percentage of those cases that resulted in a criminal conviction

FY 2011 Actual
1,426 $289,256
58,401 84.0% 8,719
779

FY 2012 Actual
1,745 $2,529,805
56,518 77.0% 8,212
546

1,063 1,632
34
40
$10,198,910 5

1,036 1,550
28
47
$7,844,176 0

267 40
8.0%
4.0% 43.0%

533 47
9.0%
4.0% 40.0%

FY 2013 Actual
524 $4,445,493
54,487 100.0% 12,041
618
1,031
1,567 22
62
$12,094,517 1
367 62
7.0%
6.0% 92.0%

FY 2014 Actual
144 $2,492,703
48,791 85.0% 10,656
206
1,050
1,772 22
68
$7,970,138 4
340 68
11.0%
5.0% 31.0%

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Commissioner of Insurance

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration Enforcement Fire Safety Industrial Loan Insurance Regulation Special Fraud SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Commissioner of Insurance
Department Financial Summary

FY 2013 Expenditures
$1,707,624 739,753
7,925,513 644,538
5,009,742 4,035,740 $20,062,910 $20,062,910

FY 2014 Expenditures
$1,744,287 754,775
8,037,929 653,030
5,219,468 3,978,011 $20,387,500 $20,387,500

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

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$1,812,192

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$1,862,331

774,303

789,431

8,149,285

8,304,918

670,948

686,739

5,277,604

9,722,902

4,220,841

0

$20,905,173

$21,366,321

$20,905,173

$21,366,321

814,770 335,008 $1,149,778 18,913,132 $18,913,132

886,722 328,062 $1,214,784 19,172,716 $19,172,716

726,955 339,026 $1,065,981 19,839,192 $19,839,192

726,955 339,026 $1,065,981 19,839,192 $19,839,192

1,035,108 339,026
$1,374,134 19,992,187 $19,992,187

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Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Departmental Administration State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Enforcement State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Fire Safety State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Industrial Loan State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Insurance Regulation State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Special Fraud State General Funds 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 0
$5,277,604
$4,214,365 6,476
$4,220,841

Changes $152,995 $152,995 308,153 $308,153 0 $0 $461,148

FY 2016 Recommendation
$19,992,187 $19,992,187
1,035,108 $1,035,108
339,026 $339,026 $21,366,321

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$50,139 $50,139

$1,862,331 $1,862,331

$15,128 $15,128

$789,431 $789,431

($152,520) 308,153 0
$155,633

$6,937,260 1,028,632 339,026
$8,304,918

$15,791 $15,791

$686,739 $686,739

$4,438,822 6,476
$4,445,298

$9,716,426 6,476
$9,722,902

($4,214,365)

$0

(6,476)

0

($4,220,841)

$0

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) serves as the GRoeloersg,iRaeBsuproenasuiboilfitInievse,satnigdaOtirognanization primary state-level investigative and enforcement agency in Georgia's fight against crime and corruption. Upon request, the GBI provides investigative and enforcement support services to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies throughout Georgia. In addition to conducting general and specialized investigations, the GBI provides forensic laboratory examinations, and collects data on crime and criminals. The GBI uses its numerous programs and the latest technological advancements in crime fighting to combat drug trafficking and other crimes.
GENERAL INVESTIGATION
The Investigative Division, under the direction of the Deputy Director for Investigations, is the largest division of the GBI. Operations are based out of regional offices, regional drug enforcement offices, and other work units that provide specialized services in criminal investigations.
Special agents from the Investigative Division respond to requests for assistance from criminal justice officials to investigate major crimes such as homicide, rape, child abuse, armed robbery, fraud, corruption, and other felonies. Investigations of crimes occurring on state property and drug investigations can be initiated without request.
The majority of the manpower resources of the Investigative Division are distributed among the 15 regional field offices and the two regional drug enforcement offices. The regional field offices conduct general investigations of

all crimes. The regional drug enforcement offices investigate all levels of drug trafficking with an emphasis on major violators.
There are numerous specialized areas of operations within the agency:
Financial Investigations Unit Intelligence Unit Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Forces Polygraph Unit Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center Special Operations Unit/Bomb Disposal Unit Major Theft Unit
FORENSIC SERVICES
The Division of Forensic Sciences operates the headquarters laboratory in Atlanta, and six regional laboratories in Savannah, Augusta, Macon, Columbus, Moultrie, and Cleveland. The laboratories examine submitted evidence, report scientific conclusions about submitted evidence, and testify in court about results. These services must be timely and as up-to-date as possible to satisfy the needs of the courts and law enforcement agencies. The Headquarters Laboratory consists of the following programs:
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Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

DNA Database Toxicology Drug Identification Latent Prints Serology/DNA Firearms ID Questioned Documents Medical Examiner Services
CHILD FATALITY REVIEW BOARD
The mission of the Child Fatality Review Board (CFR) is to serve Georgia's children by promoting more accurate identification and reporting of child fatalities, evaluating the prevalence and circumstances of both child abuse cases and child fatality investigations, and monitoring the implementation and impact of the statewide child injury prevention plan in order to prevent and reduce incidents of child abuse and fatalities in the state.
GEORGIA CRIME INFORMATION CENTER
The role of the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) includes the operation of a statewide Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Network that links criminal justice agencies to automated state and national information databases. GCIC is responsible for auditing all Georgia criminal justice agencies that are part of the CJIS network. GCIC also operates and maintains the central repository of criminal records for the state of Georgia, utilizing an Automated Fingerprint Identification System and linking

with local law enforcement agencies and courts for real-time updates of information. GCIC collects and maintains statistical data describing the extent and nature of reported crime and participates in the national uniform crime reporting system operated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. GCIC's other services include the maintenance of the Georgia Sex Offender Registry established in 1997.
ATTACHED AGENCY
The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council enhances the effectiveness of Georgia's criminal justice system by building knowledge and partnerships among state and local government agencies and non-governmental organizations to develop and sustain results-driven programs, services, and activities. It serves as the state administrative agency for numerous federal grant programs and manages the state funded Accountability Court and Juvenile Justice Incentive grants. The council conducts planning, research, and evaluation activities to improve criminal justice system operations and coordination. It operates Georgia's Crime Victims Compensation Program, which utilizes federal funds and fee and fine proceeds to provide financial assistance to victims of violent crime, fund forensic medical exams, and fund forensic interviews.
AUTHORITY
Title 35, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Georgia Bureau of Investigation
FY 2016 Program Budgets

FY 2016 Program Budgets
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

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

Changes $19,117,143 $19,117,143 0 0 $0 0 $0 $19,117,143

FY 2016 Recommendation
$119,060,297 $119,060,297
991,680 29,592,192 $30,583,872 23,088,236 $23,088,236 $172,732,405

Bureau Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the highest quality investigative, scientific,
information services, and resources for the purpose of maintaining law and order and protecting life and property. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.
5. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Total Change

$58,996 30,604
(739)
26,490 92,330 $207,681

Criminal Justice Information Services

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

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

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

Total Change

$53,422 24,223
93,936 $171,581

Forensic Scientific Services

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forensic analysis and testimony in the areas of chemistry (drug identification), firearms, digital imaging, forensic biology (serology/DNA), latent prints, pathology, questioned documents, photography, toxicology, implied consent, and trace evidence in support of the criminal justice system; to provide medical examiner (autopsy) services; and to analyze and enter samples into national databases such as AFIS, CODIS, and NIBIN.

Recommended Change:

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

$372,406

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FY 2016 Program Budgets

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
5. Increase funds for personal services for retention and recruitment initiatives for Medical Examiner positions. Total Change

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

Total Change

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and coordinate criminal justice efforts throughout
Georgia, help create safe and secure communities, and award grants. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Increase funds for the Accountability Courts Granting Committee to expand and create adult felony drug courts.
5. Increase funds for the Accountability Courts Granting Committee to expand and create mental health accountability courts.
6. Increase funds for the Accountability Courts Granting Committee to expand existing courts and provide the state match to implement and support new veterans' courts.
7. Increase funds for the Accountability Courts Granting Committee to expand and create family dependent drug courts.
8. Increase funds for the Accountability Courts Granting Committee to expand juvenile drug accountability courts.

180,998 (4,296) 100,272 480,084 $1,129,464
$206,556 494,210 (3,935) 96,186
$793,017
$11,390 5,022
(3,462) 1,097,713
220,280 593,018 215,975 122,105

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation
FY 2016 Program Budgets
9. Increase funds for the Accountability Courts Granting Committee to expand DUI accountability courts.
10. Increase funds for the Accountability Courts Granting Committee to enter into an agreement with the Department of Corrections to provide transportation services for offenders to attend prescribed treatment and court, and to expand and support probation Day Reporting Centers.
11. Increase funds for the Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant Program Funding Committee to expand the Juvenile Incentive Funding Grant program to provide fiscal incentives to communities to create and utilize community based options for juvenile offenders.
12. Increase funds for the Accountability Courts Funding Committee to enter into an agreement with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to provide fidelity reviews on treatment providers, and two mental health liaison positions to coordinate treatment between the agency and the courts. Total Change
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Family Violence 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. Transfer funds from the Department of Human Services' Family Violence Services program to align the administration of Family Violence activities. Total Change

199,094 981,815 1,120,000 450,000 $5,012,950
$11,802,450 $11,802,450

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Bureau Administration 1. Amount of payments processed
Criminal Justice Information Services 1. Percentage of criminal history background
service requests processed within 24 hours of receipt 2. Percentage of manually reported final disposition data processed within 30 days of receipt 3. Percentage of reported arrest data processed within two hours of receipt
Forensic Scientific Services 1. Total number of reports released
2. Percentage of reports released in 45 days
3. Combined DNA Index System matches
Regional Investigative Services 1. Number of criminal investigations closed
2. Agent turnover rate
3. Value of contraband seized
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Criminal Justice Coordinating Council 1. Number of victims served by grant funded
programs 2. Total victim compensation paid
3. Average number of days to process a Georgia Crime Victim Compensation Program application

FY 2011 Actual $134,453,076
97.0%
100.0%
93.0%

FY 2012 Actual $123,198,403
94.0%
100.0%
85.0%

85,523 74.0%
894
7,723 3.5% $102,589,783

89,597 62.0%
783
8,522 4.5% $86,740,671

132,784
$18,100,000 47

233,384
$15,881,514 49

FY 2013 Actual $154,611,776
98.5%
100.0%
92.0%
95,206 73.0%
941
8,595 3.6% $133,489,426
149,080 $19,297,793
49

FY 2014 Actual $149,698,765
99.0%
100.0%
93.0%
91,961 79.0% 1,182
8,404 1.7% $9,557,931
150,704 $18,010,861
36

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Bureau Administration
Criminal Justice Information Services
Forensic Scientific Services
Regional Investigative Services
SUBTOTAL (Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Criminal Justice Coordinating
Council Criminal Justice Coordinating
Council: Family Violence SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED
AGENCIES) Total Funds Less: Federal Funds
Federal Recovery Funds
Other Funds
SUBTOTAL State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2013 Expenditures
$8,398,504 13,651,688
29,515,061 35,152,764 $86,718,017
63,780,520
0
$63,780,520
$150,498,537
38,172,781 9,994,351
23,067,807 $71,234,939
79,263,598 $79,263,598

FY 2014 Expenditures
$7,888,971
14,534,068

FY 2015 Current Budget
$7,696,537
10,653,762

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$7,696,537

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$7,904,218

10,653,762

10,825,343

31,045,496 36,182,130 $89,650,665

31,983,863 34,884,760 $85,218,922

31,983,863 34,884,760 $85,218,922

33,113,327 35,677,777 $87,520,665

60,762,117 0
$60,762,117 $150,412,782

68,396,340 0
$68,396,340 $153,615,262

68,396,340 0
$68,396,340 $153,615,262

33,574,870 1,345,700
27,210,337 $62,130,907
88,281,875 $88,281,875

30,583,872 0
23,088,236 $53,672,108
99,943,154 $99,943,154

30,583,872 0
23,088,236 $53,672,108
99,943,154 $99,943,154

73,409,290
11,802,450
$85,211,740
$172,732,405
30,583,872 0
23,088,236 $53,672,108 119,060,297 $119,060,297

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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 Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Family Violence State General 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
$0 $0

Changes $19,117,143 $19,117,143 0 0 $0 0 $0 $19,117,143

FY 2016 Recommendation
$119,060,297 $119,060,297
991,680 29,592,192 $30,583,872 23,088,236 $23,088,236 $172,732,405

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$207,681 0
$207,681

$7,891,618 12,600
$7,904,218

$171,581 0 0
$171,581

$4,392,764 123,685
6,308,894 $10,825,343

$1,129,464 0 0
$1,129,464

$32,889,331 66,131
157,865 $33,113,327

$793,017 0 0
$793,017

$34,449,513 1,157,065 71,199
$35,677,777

$5,012,950 0 0 0
$5,012,950
$11,802,450 $11,802,450

$27,634,621 991,680
28,232,711 16,550,278 $73,409,290
$11,802,450 $11,802,450

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Department of Juvenile Justice

Department of Juvenile Justice
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) was created by DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibJuilviteiensil,eanJudsOticrgeanization the General Assembly in its 1992 session. The Department's role is twofold:
Provide for the supervision, detention, and rehabilitation of juvenile offenders committed to the state's custody or supervision, and
Provide necessary public safety services by appropriately separating youth offenders from the community.
The Department accomplishes its mission through the operation of its four programs: Community Services, Secure Detention, Secure Commitment, and Administration. DJJ provides its services to over 30,000 youth every year and maintains a daily population of about 12,000. Youth who enter into the Department's care include those sentenced to probation and short-term incarceration, or committed to the state's custody as part of a long-term secure confinement plan.
Based on a needs assessment, youth placed in the Department's care receive a variety of rehabilitative services as well as required educational programming. The Department operates as a separate state school district and has received dual accreditation from both the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and Correctional Education Association (CEA) for both its regular and vocational education components. Juvenile offenders participate in many therapeutic and counseling programs

that support their transition back into their communities and reduce the risk of future delinquent activity. One of the Department's foremost principles is that of Balanced and Restorative Justice, a set of values that asks that the primary stakeholders in a crime be involved in repairing the harm caused and work to ensure that the community is a stronger place following the incident.
DJJ operates under the guidance of a 15-member board appointed by the Governor.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
This program houses the services provided to youth offenders placed in community settings as a result of directives issued by the Juvenile Court system. A broad continuum of specific programs delivering supervisory and rehabilitative services are provided to these youthful offenders, including specialized residential placements, multi-systemic therapy services, intensive supervision programs, and electronic monitoring. Some 10,000 youth reside in community-based settings on any given day while in the Department's care.
SECURE DETENTION
All of the state's 19 Regional Youth Detention Centers (RYDCs), including 18 state-operated facilities and two privately operated facilities, are included in the Secure Detention program. RYDC facilities are designed to provide a secure placement for youth awaiting formal adjudication for

Department of Juvenile Justice Board
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Assistant Commissioner

Office of Education & ReEntry Services

CFO

Legal Services

Legislative Liasion

Communications &
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Administrative Services

Community Services

Operations & Compliance

Secure Facilities Support Services

Training & Personnel Services

Investigations & Intelligence

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Department of Juvenile Justice
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

an offense and those youth sentenced to short-term incarceration of up to 30 days. Nearly 800 youth are housed in secure detention facilities on a daily basis.
SECURE COMMITMENT
The state currently utilizes seven Youth Detention Campus (YDC) facilities, including six state-operated facilities and one privately operated facility, which house juvenile offenders committed to the state for a maximum of five years. Nearly 650 youth are housed in secure commitment facilities on a daily basis.

Both RYDC and YDC facilities provide the youths housed therein with a variety of services, including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, counseling, and other therapeutic programs.
AUTHORITY
Title 15 Chapter 11, Title 39 Chapter 3, and Title 49 Chapter 4A, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Juvenile Justice

FY 2016 Program Budgets
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

Department of Juvenile Justice
FY 2016 Program Budgets

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

Changes $5,783,049 $5,783,049 0 0 $0 0 $0 $5,783,049

FY 2016 Recommendation
$312,701,460 $312,701,460
1,531,226 4,450,373 $5,981,599
432,243 $432,243 $319,115,302

Community Services

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, assist youth in becoming law-abiding citizens and transition youth from secure detention, and provide the following alternative detention options: non-secure detention shelters, housebound detention, emergency shelters, a short-term stay in a residential placement, tracking services, wraparound services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program. Additionally, Community Supervision supervises youth directly in the community according to their risk and need levels, provides transitional and treatment services to those youth either directly or by brokering or making appropriate referrals for services, and provides agency-wide services, including intake, court services, and case management.

Recommended Change:

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

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.

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

Total Change

$739,979 368,744
(194,072)
33,424 1,500,000 $2,448,075

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding youthful
offenders accountable for their actions through the delivery of effective services in appropriate settings. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.
Total Change

$207,229 111,878
(36,779)
10,813 $293,141

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FY 2016 Program Budgets

Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

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

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.

5. Annualize funds for 77 positions and operating expenses for the Bill Ireland Youth Development Campus.
Total Change

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

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.

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

Total Change

$924,998 461,350
(287,113) 33,377
1,841,474 $2,974,086
$1,294,207 609,483
(377,680) 41,737
(1,500,000) $67,747

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Department of Juvenile Justice

Department of Juvenile Justice
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Community Services 1. Percentage of DJJ youth days served in
Community Services 2. Percentage of youth with no new offense
while under community supervision 3. Daily average of youth supervised by
Community Services 4. Percentage of youth re-offending after
completion at one-year interval
Secure Commitment (YDCs) 1. Number of youth served
2. Percentage of long-term youth discharged from commitment that are re-adjudicated or resentenced within one year of release
3. Number of Short-Term Program youth served
4. Youth Development Campus juvenile corrections officer turnover rate
Secure Detention (RYDCs) 1. Number of admissions to RYDCs
2. Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO) attrition rate
3. Number of YDC youth housed in RYDCs
4. Number of youth awaiting community placement

FY 2011 Actual
82.0% 83.2% 15,398 48.8%

FY 2012 Actual
81.0% 83.9% 13,002 48.3%

FY 2013 Actual
80.7% 85.1% 12,375 50.1%

FY 2014 Actual
80.5% 86.8% 12,255 47.8%

1,294 39.5%
2,516 54.2%

1,515 41.7%
2,190 49.6%

1,460 33.8%
2,169 45.2%

1,122 23.9%
1,453 45.0%

15,996 31.5%
210 44

15,514 45.0%
267 56

14,751 49.6%
211 115

12,376 38.8%
132* 103

* FY 2014 performance is due to better placement decisions and overall YDC bed space availability as intake numbers decline.

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

Department of Juvenile Justice
Department Financial Summary

FY 2013 Expenditures
$84,456,727 28,426,107 80,363,060
104,840,308 $298,086,202 $298,086,202

FY 2014 Expenditures
$81,753,091 24,550,428 85,259,005
106,918,397 $298,480,921 $298,480,921

FY 2015 Current Budget
$85,403,517 24,257,017 92,856,429
110,815,290 $313,332,253 $313,332,253

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$87,581,493

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$87,851,592

24,257,017

24,550,158

92,856,429

95,830,515

108,637,314

110,883,037

$313,332,253

$319,115,302

$313,332,253

$319,115,302

2,183,730 0
6,335,915 $8,519,645 289,566,557 $289,566,557

7,076,350 74,580
1,522,720 $8,673,650 289,807,271 $289,807,271

5,981,599 0
432,243 $6,413,842 306,918,411 $306,918,411

5,981,599 0
432,243 $6,413,842 306,918,411 $306,918,411

5,981,599 0
432,243 $6,413,842 312,701,460 $312,701,460

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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 $5,783,049 $5,783,049 0 0 $0 0 $0 $5,783,049

FY 2016 Recommendation
$312,701,460 $312,701,460
1,531,226 4,450,373 $5,981,599
432,243 $432,243 $319,115,302

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$2,448,075 0 0
$2,448,075

$86,126,954 1,373,480 351,158
$87,851,592

$293,141 0 0 0
$293,141

$23,529,902 157,746 847,211 15,299
$24,550,158

$2,974,086 0 0
$2,974,086

$93,771,824 2,035,102 23,589
$95,830,515

$67,747 0 0
$67,747

$109,272,780 1,568,060 42,197
$110,883,037

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Department of Labor
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The mission of the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibLailbitoiers,andOrganization is to provide customized workforce solutions through technology, dedicated staff, and collaboration. There are three broad federal program areas administered by the GDOL Employment Services, Labor Market Information, and Unemployment Insurance.
EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
Employment assistance helps businesses find qualified workers and individuals find jobs. The services also provide businesses, economic development organizations, job seekers and workforce policy-makers with up-to-date, customized workforce data. GDOL provides workforce statistics and employment data by industry and occupation, worker availability, wages and projected employment trends at the state, regional and local levels.
The department also works closely with state, regional and local economic development organizations to attract new jobs to Georgia, and provides new and expanding businesses with customized recruitment strategies
GDOL also serves youth --- the emerging workforce. The state Child Labor program assists working youth to obtain necessary work permits; informs businesses, schools and parent groups of the relevant child labor laws; and inspects workplaces employing youth to ensure their safety on the job.

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
In administering the Unemployment Insurance program, staff assists employers with state unemployment tax rates and charges, process tax payments and employment reports, and provides unemployment insurance benefits to qualified individuals who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own.
SERVICE DELIVERY
Employment, reemployment and unemployment insurance services are provided through the department's statewide network of more than 40 career centers and a comprehensive online presence. The career centers work closely with partners to ensure business and individual customers receive services that fully address their workforce needs. Through web access or one-on-one assistance, GDOL delivers quality services to customers in the most efficient and effective manner. Specific groups, including veterans and returning service members, agribusinesses and migrant workers and others receive customized services.
AUTHORITY
Titles 34, 39 and 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. Public Laws, 105-220, 23 USC Chapter 23 and the Social Security Act, as amended.

Commissioner

Communications

Chief of Staff

Business Services Unit

Workforce Statistics and Economic Research

Deputy Commissioner of Operations

Unemployment Insurance and Career Center
Operations

Workforce Solutions Division

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Department of Labor

FY 2016 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Department of Labor
FY 2016 Program Budgets
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

Changes $528,277 $528,277 0 $0 0 $0 $528,277

FY 2016 Recommendation
$13,221,081 $13,221,081 122,923,864 $122,923,864
1,209,939 $1,209,939 $137,354,884

Department of Labor Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to work with public and private partners in building a world-
class workforce system that contributes to Georgia's economic prosperity. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.
Total Change

$2,622 7,018
142
27,668 $37,450

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:
State General Funds 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Transfer funds to the Workforce Solutions program to align budget with activities associated with the regulation of youth employment. Total Change
Other Changes 4. Utilize existing state funds for the collection of administrative assessments.
Total Change

$47,840 17,164
(201,439) ($136,435)
Yes $0

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Department of Labor
FY 2016 Program Budgets
Workforce Solutions Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist employers and job seekers with job matching services
and to promote economic growth and development. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Increase funds for six positions and personal services for the Customized Recruitment program to support additional economic development efforts.
5. Transfer funds from the Unemployment Insurance program to align budget with activities associated with the regulation of youth employment. Total Change

$11,049 15,258 597
398,919 201,439 $627,262

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Department of Labor

Department of Labor
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Department of Labor Administration 1. Number of payments processed 2. Percentage of payments made electronically 3. Average days to process a payment 4. Agency turnover rate

FY 2011 Actual
692,815 1.9% N/A
11.9%

FY 2012 Actual
553,948 31.5% 5.8 11.7%

FY 2013 Actual
30,669* 22.5% 6.9 17.4%

FY 2014 Actual
29,041 28.0%
8.0 16.8%

Unemployment Insurance
1. Percentage of unemployment insurance benefit recipients paid accurately, as determined by a federally-prescribed sample methodology
2. Percentage of new employer accounts for which unemployment insurance obligation is determined within 90 days (Federal Target: 88.7%)
3. Number of employers with a tax liability

94.3% 89.1% 204,821

93.4% 88.9% 204,409

91.9% 88.9% 207,138

92.1% 89.2% 211,460

Workforce Solutions
1. Percentage of customers retaining employment following services
2. Percentage of customers obtaining employment following services
3. Number of customers served at Career Centers
4. Number of job orders received from businesses
5. Number of Child Labor Certificates issued to minors

73.0% 46.0% 657,838 76,823 31,368

77.0% 47.0% 599,775 69,507 47,684

78.0% 50.0% 531,884 62,367 33,316

77.0% 53.0% 407,313 80,559 37,924

* FY 2013 performance is due to the transfer of vocational rehabilitation programs to the new Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency.

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

Department of Labor
Department Financial Summary

FY 2013 Expenditures
$34,126,221

FY 2014 Expenditures
$42,686,669

FY 2015 Current Budget
$33,053,000

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$33,053,000

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$33,090,450

2,051,628 63,052,085 69,164,776 $168,394,710 $168,394,710

1,714,001 47,762,252 56,276,928 $148,439,850 $148,439,850

2,249,873 38,964,186 62,559,548 $136,826,607 $136,826,607

2,249,873 38,762,747 62,760,987 $136,826,607 $136,826,607

2,249,873 38,827,751 63,186,810 $137,354,884 $137,354,884

116,401,485 351,322
21,155,575 $137,908,382
30,486,328 $30,486,328

109,945,498 0
14,258,177 $124,203,675
24,236,175 $24,236,175

122,923,864 0
1,209,939 $124,133,803
12,692,804 $12,692,804

122,923,864 0
1,209,939 $124,133,803
12,692,804 $12,692,804

122,923,864 0
1,209,939 $124,133,803
13,221,081 $13,221,081

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Department of Labor

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Department of Labor Administration State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Labor Market Information Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Unemployment Insurance State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Workforce Solutions State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

Department of Labor
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 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 $528,277 $528,277 0 $0 0 $0 $528,277

FY 2016 Recommendation
$13,221,081 $13,221,081 122,923,864 $122,923,864
1,209,939 $1,209,939 $137,354,884

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$37,450 0 0
$37,450

$1,637,885 31,312,292
140,273 $33,090,450

$0

$2,249,873

$0

$2,249,873

($136,435) 0
($136,435)

$4,228,565 34,599,186 $38,827,751

$627,262 0 0
$627,262

$7,354,631 54,762,513
1,069,666 $63,186,810

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Department of Law
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Department of Law, headed by the Attorney DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibLailwities,andOrganization General, provides legal representation and advice to the departments, officials, and employees of the executive branch of state government. The Attorney General is a constitutional officer elected to a four-year term in the same general election as the Governor.
The Department of Law represents the state in any civil and criminal case to which the state is a party, in all capital felony actions before the Georgia Supreme Court, and in all actions before the Supreme Court of the United States.
As the chief legal officer of the state and the legal advisor to the executive branch of state government, it is the duty of the Attorney General to provide opinions on any question of law involving the interests of the state or duties of any department. It is also the responsibility of the Attorney General to prepare and review contracts and other legal documents in which the state is interested and to draft proposed legislation or rules and regulations for state departments.
The Attorney General, as head of the Department of Law and chief legal officer of the state, is authorized to institute and conduct investigations at any time into the affairs of the state and its departments and agencies or the official

conduct of any state official or employee, as well as the affairs of any person, firm, or corporation for violations in their dealings with the state. The Attorney General is also vested with complete and exclusive authority and jurisdiction in all matters of law relating to state authorities.
The Department of Law is organized into five legal divisions and an operations division, all of which are headed by the Attorney General. The specialized legal divisions Regulated Industries and Professions, Commercial Transactions and Litigation, Criminal Justice, General Litigation, and Government Services and Employment provide a full range of legal services to state departments, agencies, authorities, boards, bureaus, commissions, and institutions. These Executive Branch entities reimburse the department for the litigation expenses incurred, such as court costs, witness fees, filing costs, and reporting costs. In addition, the Special Prosecutions Unit carries out the prosecutorial functions vested in the Department of Law and the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit investigates and prosecutes Medicaid fraud.
AUTHORITY
Title 35, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Law

FY 2016 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Department of Law
FY 2016 Program Budgets
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

Changes $5,620,243 $5,620,243 0 $0 667,689 $667,689 $6,287,932

FY 2016 Recommendation
$26,862,605 $26,862,605
3,597,990 $3,597,990 37,256,814 $37,256,814 $67,717,409

Consumer Protection Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers and legitimate business enterprises from
unfair and deceptive business practices through the enforcement of the Fair Business Practices Act and other related consumer protection statutes. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Transfer funds, 65 positions, and 2 vehicles from the Office of the Governor for administering the Governor's Office of Consumer Protection program. (Total Funds: $5,342,964) Total Change

$98,063 33,893 11,475
4,675,275 $4,818,706

Department of Law

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the State of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the State of Georgia is involved.

Recommended Change:

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

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.

5. Increase funds for one vacant attorney position to mitigate future Special Assistant Attorney General expenses.
Total Change

$341,051 181,090 101,450 95,708 58,006
$777,305

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Department of Law
FY 2016 Program Budgets
Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and
prosecution of providers of health services and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2015. 3. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.
Total Change

$15,080 6,846
2,306 $24,232

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Department of Law

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Consumer Protection Department of Law Medicaid Fraud Control Unit SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Department of Law
Department Financial Summary

FY 2013 Expenditures
$0
59,068,475
3,966,396
$63,034,871
$63,034,871

FY 2014 Expenditures
$0
57,726,388
4,480,247
$62,206,635
$62,206,635

FY 2015 Current Budget
$0
56,545,540
4,883,937
$61,429,477
$61,429,477

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$0

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$5,486,395

56,545,540

57,322,845

4,883,937

4,908,169

$61,429,477

$67,717,409

$61,429,477

$67,717,409

2,983,440 41,425,640 $44,409,080 18,625,791 $18,625,791

3,409,713 39,621,433 $43,031,146 19,175,489 $19,175,489

3,597,990 36,589,125 $40,187,115 21,242,362 $21,242,362

3,597,990 36,589,125 $40,187,115 21,242,362 $21,242,362

3,597,990 37,256,814 $40,854,804 26,862,605 $26,862,605

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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
Consumer Protection State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
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
$0 0
$0
$19,958,526 36,587,014
$56,545,540
$1,283,836 3,597,990 2,111
$4,883,937

Changes $5,620,243 $5,620,243 0 $0 667,689 $667,689 $6,287,932

FY 2016 Recommendation
$26,862,605 $26,862,605
3,597,990 $3,597,990 37,256,814 $37,256,814 $67,717,409

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$4,818,706 667,689
$5,486,395

$4,818,706 667,689
$5,486,395

$777,305 0
$777,305

$20,735,831 36,587,014
$57,322,845

$24,232 0 0
$24,232

$1,308,068 3,597,990 2,111
$4,908,169

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Department of Natural Resources

Department of Natural Resources
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Department of Natural Resources provides natural DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibNialittuiersa,laRnedsoOurrgcaensization resource development, management, and protection services to Georgia's citizens and local governments. These services include the operation of state parks and historic sites; management and protection of wildlife and coastal resources; enforcement of wildlife, boating safety, and environmental laws; promotion of and assistance with pollution prevention; and protection and management of the state's water, air, and land resources in accordance with various state and federal laws.
COASTAL RESOURCES
The primary objectives of this program are to ensure the optimum commercial and recreational utilization of Georgia's marine fisheries resources over the long term for the benefit of all Georgians. This program protects Georgia's vast tidal marshes and sand sharing systems. These objectives are accomplished through research, surveys, and habitat enhancement.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
This program is largely a regulatory body whose main objective is to enforce state and federal laws, rules and regulations regarding water quality, water supply, air quality, solid waste, and hazardous waste. These objectives are accomplished through a permitting process coupled with monitoring, inspection, investigation and enforcement activities. The program also manages the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund and the Solid Waste Trust Fund.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION
This program provides historic preservation services and assistance to governmental agencies, private organizations and individuals. Duties include proposing properties for nomination to both the National and the Georgia Register of Historic Places; providing grants to support state and local preservation projects; and offering technical assistance and information on tax incentives, archaeological matters and other preservation programs.
PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC SITES
This program provides recreational opportunities to the citizens of Georgia through the development and operation of 48 parks and 15 historic sites. These parks and historic sites attract over 10 million visitors per year. The program manages over 86,000 acres with such amenities as campgrounds, cottages, lodges, swimming pools, group camps and golf courses.
WILDLIFE RESOURCES
Lands and freshwater habitats are managed by Wildlife Resources for public hunting, fishing, other wildlife-based recreation and for educational purposes. This program also promotes the conservation and wise use of game and nongame wildlife resources. The program manages public fishing areas, wildlife management areas and produces fish in state hatcheries.

Attached for Administrative Purposes Only
Jekyll Island State Park Authority Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority Lake Allatoona Preservation Authority North Georgia Mountain Authority Southwest Georgia Railroad Excursion Authority Stone Mountain Memorial Association

Board of Natural Resources

Commissioner

Administrative / Board Support

Legal Services Deputy Commissioner

Office of Human Resources
Public and Governmental Affairs
Administrative Services

Wildlife Resources Division

Coastal Resources Division

Law Enforcement Division

Information Technology

Historic Preservation Division

Parks, Recreation, and Historic Sites Division

Engineering

Real Estate

Environmental Protection Division

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Department of Natural Resources
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

LAW ENFORCEMENT
The primary objectives of this program are to enforce all state and federal laws and departmental regulations relative to protecting Georgia's wildlife, natural, archeological, and cultural resources, DNR properties, boating safety, and litter and waste laws; to teach hunter and boater education classes; and to assist other law enforcement agencies upon request in providing public safety for the citizens and visitors of Georgia.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
The Jekyll Island State Park Authority is responsible for the development and operation of tourist, convention and recreational areas and facilities on the island.
The Lake Allatoona Preservation Authority provides stewardship of the Greater Lake Allatoona Watershed in order to restore, preserve and protect water quality and uses beneficial for present and future generations.

The Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority is responsible for managing through contract the development and operation of tourist, convention and recreational areas and facilities on the islands.
The Southwest Georgia Railroad Excursion Authority is an economic development initiative that seeks to bring tourists through historic middle Georgia.
The Stone Mountain Memorial Association is responsible for managing through contract the operation of tourist, convention and recreational areas and facilities at the mountain.
The North Georgia Mountain Authority provides oversight of various lodges and golf courses in the State of Georgia.
AUTHORITY
Titles 8, 12, 16, 27, 31, 43, 44, 46 and 52, Official Code of Georgia Annotated and Public Laws 92-500, 93-523, 88-206, 94-580.

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Department of Natural Resources

Department of Natural Resources
FY 2016 Program Budgets

FY 2016 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and
Construction Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Recovery Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL RECOVERY FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL 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

Changes $2,850,258 $2,850,258 0

FY 2016 Recommendation
$103,867,181
$103,867,181
11,607

0 $0
0 $0 771,800 $771,800 $3,622,058

46,252,451 $46,264,058
246,480 $246,480 97,034,284 $97,034,284 $247,412,003

Coastal Resources

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

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

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
Total Change

$26,725 9,749 531
$37,005

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the
department. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.
Total Change

$90,466 48,728
1,553
22,783 $163,530

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Department of Natural Resources
FY 2016 Program Budgets

Environmental Protection

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

State General Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2015.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Transfer funds from the Soil and Water Conservation Commission for the U.S.D.A Flood Control Watershed Structures and Water Resources and Land Use Planning programs to consolidate soil and water conservation activities.
Total Change

Other Changes 5. Utilize existing funds of $2,610,000 for water-related studies and Regional Plan updates.

6. Utilize existing funds of $416,726 for five positions and operations for the Safe Dams Unit.

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

$176,205 309,842 17,943 232,222
$736,212 Yes Yes $0
$0 $0

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Department of Natural Resources
FY 2016 Program Budgets

Historic Preservation

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, protect, and preserve Georgia's historical sites by administering historic preservation grants, by cataloging all historic resources statewide, by providing research and planning required to list a site on the state and national historic registries, by working with building owners to ensure that renovation plans comply with historic preservation standards, and by executing and sponsoring archaeological research.

Recommended Change:

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

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
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. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. 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

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:
State General Funds 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Transfer funds, four filled positions, and four vacant positions to the Law Enforcement program to continue the consolidation of law enforcement activities.
5. Replace payments from the North Georgia Mountain Authority with state general funds to reflect fulfilled debt service obligations. Total Change
Other Changes 6. Reflect debt service payments from the North Georgia Mountains Authority for bonds to be sold in
2016. (Total Funds: $771,800) Total Change

State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2016

$13,947 10,528 645
$25,120
$270,063 85,278 6,836
322,196 $684,373
$49,244 87,528 1,566
(322,196) 793,504
$609,646 Yes $0
281

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Department of Natural Resources
FY 2016 Program Budgets

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

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Increase funds for nongame conservation projects focused on at-risk species assessment and recovery.

Total Change

$0 $0
$207,360 80,074 6,938
300,000 $594,372

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Department of Natural Resources

Department of Natural Resources
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Coastal Resources 1. Number of participants in coastal education
programs or outreach events 2. Average days to process a Coastal Marshlands
and Protection Act (CMPA) permit 3. Average days to process a Shore Protection
Act (SPA) permit 4. Number of unauthorized activities resolved to
a compliance standard within 90 days
Environmental Protection 1. Number of air permit applications processed
2. Number of Notice of Violations issued
3. Number of consent orders executed
4. Percentage of population served by drinking water systems that meet National Primary Drinking Water regulations
Hazardous Waste Trust Fund 1. Number of sites removed from the Hazardous
Site Inventory 2. Dollar amount collected in hazardous waste
fees, hazardous substance fees, and civil penalties
Historic Preservation 1. Number of historic properties in Georgia that
are listed in the National Register of Historic Places 2. Number of historic properties that are being preserved as documented by the use of the Federal Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit and State Preferential Property Tax Assessment Program for Rehabilitation Historic Property 3. Number of renovation projects reviewed
Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites 1. Number of park, recreation, and historic site
visitations 2. Average occupancy of cottages
3. Average occupancy of campsites and yurts
4. Average return on investment of state parks as a whole
5. Number of park passes sold
Solid Waste Trust Fund 1. Percentage of regulated solid waste facilities
operating in compliance with environmental standards 2. Number of new or modified solid waste permits issued
Wildlife Resources 1. Number of dollars generated for Georgia's
economy per state appropriated dollar spent on fisheries management and fishing

FY 2011 Actual
33,543 57 26
101
659 3,861
785 97.3%
11 $13,551,871
75,745 95
367 8,858,751
42.0% 39.0% 64.0% 690,630 90.0%
6
$296.00

FY 2012 Actual
30,194 45 36 84
694 3,639
787 98.3%
11 $13,615,384
76,591 94
233 9,013,624
43.0% 39.0% 69.0% 667,902 85.0%
10
$407.00

FY 2013 Actual
25,161 67 34 46
741 3,527
936 96.6%
6 $11,358,798
77,128 119
134 8,986,133
40.0% 37.0% 72.0% 656,246 87.0%
9
$425.00

FY 2014 Actual
22,197 62 36 47
646 3,709
828 90.9%
11 $11,253,928
79,182 134
336 7,498,476
44.0% 38.0% 75.0% 644,643 90.0%
4
$382.00

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Department of Natural Resources
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2013 Expenditures
$6,756,592 11,436,630 122,815,336
3,948,117 4,285,000
0 47,360,220
155,011 1,369,741 68,282,229 $266,408,876 $266,408,876
81,823,656 0
95,651,130 680,129
$178,154,915 88,253,961
$88,253,961

FY 2014 Expenditures
$7,503,909 11,304,551 126,971,143
2,811,288 3,507,382
0 42,958,224

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

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$7,263,457

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$7,300,462

11,797,867

11,961,397

110,254,938

110,991,150

4,027,423

4,027,423

2,624,665

2,649,785

19,742,141

20,426,514

48,034,137

49,415,583

0 1,492,794 78,392,862 $274,942,153 $274,942,153

0 2,720,775 37,324,542 $243,789,945 $243,789,945

0 2,720,775 37,324,542 $243,789,945 $243,789,945

0 2,720,775 37,918,914 $247,412,003 $247,412,003

93,036,678 53,988
91,453,288 152,553
$184,696,507 90,245,646
$90,245,646

46,264,058 246,480
96,262,484 0
$142,773,022 101,016,923
$101,016,923

46,264,058 246,480
96,262,484 0
$142,773,022 101,016,923
$101,016,923

46,264,058 246,480
97,034,284 0
$143,544,822 103,867,181
$103,867,181

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Department of Natural Resources

Department of Natural Resources
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and
Construction Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS 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 $2,850,258 $2,850,258 0

FY 2016 Recommendation
$103,867,181
$103,867,181
11,607

0 $0
0 $0 771,800 $771,800 $3,622,058

46,252,451 $46,264,058
246,480 $246,480 97,034,284 $97,034,284 $247,412,003

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$37,005 0 0
$37,005

$2,137,916 5,054,621 107,925
$7,300,462

$163,530 0 0
$163,530

$11,812,332 110,000 39,065
$11,961,397

$736,212 0 0 0
$736,212

$30,286,518 24,664,297 246,480 55,793,855
$110,991,150

$0

$4,027,423

$0

$4,027,423

$25,120 0
0 $25,120

$1,628,998 11,607
1,009,180 $2,649,785

$684,373 0 0
$684,373

$18,174,399 2,248,458 3,657
$20,426,514

$609,646 0
771,800 $1,381,446

$15,319,763 1,704,029
32,391,791 $49,415,583

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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

FY 2016 Recommendation

$0

$2,720,775

$0

$2,720,775

$594,372 0 0
$594,372

$17,759,057 11,461,866 8,697,991
$37,918,914

286

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State Board of Pardons and Paroles

State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles is comprised of SRtoaltees,BRoeasrpdoonfsPibairlditoienss,aannddOPargroalneiszation five members appointed by the Governor and empowered to grant, deny, condition, and revoke executive clemency. The board reviews the sentences of all inmates to determine what degree of executive clemency may be warranted, directs the clemency action, and supervises the offenders who have been paroled or conditionally released from prison until the completion of their sentences.
AGENCY OPERATIONS
In order to accomplish its mission, the agency has identified two core businesses:
Making informed parole decisions (Clemency), and Transitioning offenders back into the community
(Field Supervision).
The agency has re-engineered its entire organization to ensure that business processes, strategic objectives, performance measures, programs, and budget are all aligned with the core mission. The organizational structure of the agency also reflects the core businesses and mission of the agency.
The Clemency Division gathers information and prepares cases for the Board Members to make informed parole decisions. They also manage requests for restoration of rights and pardons.

The Field Operations Division is responsible for the community supervision of offenders who have been granted the privilege of parole. Field parole officers, who work in 41 districts throughout the state, provide offender supervision through a balanced strategy which blends both surveillance and enforcement along with referrals to treatment and self help programs.
Parole officers spend a majority of their time in the community intervening with parolees and their families, talking to employers, networking with police officials, and staying in touch with treatment providers to ensure parolee compliance with the conditions of parole. As certified peace officers, parole officers also execute board warrants and provide backup to local law enforcement as needed.
Operations Support units conduct the internal operations of the agency including budget, staff training, personnel, quality assurance audits, research, evaluation and technology, internal affairs, and victim services. The Board is dedicated to using innovative technology to reduce costs and improve service delivery to all agency staff. The agency leads the state in automated business processes, and leads the nation with an automated field case management system.
AUTHORITY
State Constitution, Article Four, Section Two.

Board of Pardons and Paroles
Executive Director

Legal Services Intergovernmental Relations
Public Affairs

Clemency/Parole Division

Operations Support Division

Field Operations Division

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FY 2016 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Total Funds

State Board of Pardons and Paroles
FY 2016 Program Budgets

FY 2015 Current Budget
$54,171,545 $54,171,545
806,050 $806,050 $54,977,595

Changes $1,726,524 $1,726,524 0 $0 $1,726,524

FY 2016 Recommendation
$55,898,069 $55,898,069
806,050 $806,050 $56,704,119

Board Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.
Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.
Total Change

$53,117 24,651
2,755
(3,557) $76,966

Clemency Decisions

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect data on offenders within the correctional system, make determinations regarding offender eligibility for parole, investigate allegations of employee misconduct, manage the agency's public relations efforts, and administer the Re-Entry Partnership Housing Program.

Recommended Change:

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

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
Total Change

$190,329 87,445
$277,774

Parole Supervision Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to transition offenders from prison back into the community as
law abiding citizens by providing drug testing, electronic monitoring, parole supervision, and substance abuse treatment, and collecting supervision fees, victims' compensation, and restitution. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Increase funds to provide intensive supervision at six targeted pilot sites as part of the Georgia Prison Reentry Initiative.
5. Increase funds for one reentry housing coordinator position.
6. Increase funds to recalibrate the existing offender supervision risk assessment tool to reflect changes resulting from Criminal Justice reform. Total Change

$509,299 234,417 7,394 467,132 68,928 75,000
$1,362,170

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State Board of Pardons and Paroles

State Board of Pardons and Paroles
FY 2016 Program Budgets

Victim Services

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide notification to victims of changes in offender status or placement through the Victim Information Program, to conduct outreach and information gathering from victims during clemency proceedings, to host victim and visitor days, and act as a liaison for victims to the state corrections system.

Recommended Change:

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

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
Total Change

$6,884 2,730
$9,614

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State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Board Administration 1. Number of Board clemency votes
Clemency Decisions 1. Number of investigations completed (legal,
social, personal history, special interviews, other) 2. Number of inmates released by board action
3. Cost avoidance of offenders in the community under supervision versus prison costs for incarceration
Parole Supervision 1. Percentage of parolees completing parole
supervision 2. Average caseload size
3. Number of parolees under supervision (cumulative)
4. Average monthly rate of parolees employed
5. Number of parolees completing drug treatment once begun
6. Number of face-to-face contacts per parolee
7. Cost avoidance of offenders in the community under supervision versus prison costs for incarceration
Victim Services 1. Number of new people registered in the
Georgia Victim Information Program system 2. Number of correspondence sent out to
victims

FY 2011 Actual
70,261
48,376
10,769 $298,299,469
71.0% 85
38,905 69.0% 5,653 389,762 $298,299,469
3,221 13,179

FY 2012 Actual
63,665
44,108
12,544 $351,168,318
72.0% 84
38,423 65.0% 4,973 312,123 $351,168,317
3,894 12,516

FY 2013 Actual
88,302
40,654
15,677 $408,884,195
74.0% 87
40,146 63.0% 4,025 247,358 $408,884,195
2,026 10,517

FY 2014 Actual
76,703
39,945
16,212 $469,175,938
72.0% 88
39,563 63.0% 4,139 231,327 $469,175,938
1,989 9,590

290

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State Board of Pardons and Paroles

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Board Administration Clemency Decisions Parole Supervision Victim Services SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Federal Recovery Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Department Financial Summary

FY 2013 Expenditures
$4,673,828 11,555,764 36,879,989
414,253 $53,523,834 $53,523,834

FY 2014 Expenditures
$4,796,270 11,713,201 37,225,045
439,341 $54,173,857 $54,173,857

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

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$5,085,089

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$5,162,055

12,179,555

12,457,329

37,240,455

38,602,625

472,496

482,110

$54,977,595

$56,704,119

$54,977,595

$56,704,119

329,798 138,723 1,028,772 $1,497,293 52,026,541 $52,026,541

221,381 0
1,734,771 $1,956,152 52,217,705 $52,217,705

806,050 0 0
$806,050 54,171,545 $54,171,545

806,050 0 0
$806,050 54,171,545 $54,171,545

806,050 0 0
$806,050 55,898,069 $55,898,069

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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 $1,726,524 $1,726,524 0 $0 $1,726,524

FY 2016 Recommendation
$55,898,069 $55,898,069
806,050 $806,050 $56,704,119

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$76,966 $76,966

$5,162,055 $5,162,055

$277,774 $277,774

$12,457,329 $12,457,329

$1,362,170 0
$1,362,170

$37,796,575 806,050
$38,602,625

$9,614 $9,614

$482,110 $482,110

292

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State Properties Commission

State Properties Commission
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The State Properties Commission (SPC) is the real estate SRtoaltees,PRroesppeortniesisbCiloitmiesm,aisnsdioOnrganization portfolio manager for the state and is responsible for the acquisition and disposition of all state-owned real property or real property interests with the exception of the Board of Regents and Department of Transportation.
SPC assists state entities in the location of cost effective and operationally efficient work space in state-owned facilities or commercially leased space in accordance with space standards adopted by the Commission in 2008 and revised in April 2014.
SPC provides management and oversight for the State's leased property portfolio. Services offered range from locating and procuring new lease locations to renewing to renegotiating existing agreements in both state and commercially owned facilities. The Building, Land, and Lease Inventory of Property (BLLIP) database currently reflects approximately 15,000 state owned buildings, 2,000 state

leases, and one million acres of state owned and leased land and is available at www.realpropertiesgeorgia.org.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
The Georgia Building Authority (GBA) owns and operates buildings and various facilities located in the Capitol Hill Complex, including the Georgia State Capitol and the Governor's Mansion.
The Georgia Building Authority has a portfolio of 32 buildings, 15 parking facilities, 5 parks and plazas, 2 warehouse complexes, and 6 confederate cemeteries. Services provided by GBA include maintenance, renovations, landscaping, housekeeping, event scheduling, food service, parking, and building access services.
AUTHORITY
Title 50-16, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

Deputy State Property Officer

State Properties Commission
State Property Officer and
State Properties Commission Executive Director

Attached for Administrative Purposes Only Georgia Building Authority

Chief Financial Officer* Communications Director* Human Resources Director*

State Properties Commission Deputy
Director

Legal Services Director* Strategic Planning*

Space Management

Asset Management

Transaction Management (Leasing and Land)

*Shared Services positions serve the State Properties Commission and Georgia Building Authority

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FY 2016 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

State Properties Commission
FY 2016 Program Budgets

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

Changes 0
$0 $0

FY 2016 Recommendation
1,750,000
$1,750,000 $1,750,000

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. Eliminate the payment to the Office of the State Treasurer. (Total Funds: $845,934)

Yes

Total Change

$0

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State Properties Commission

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

State Properties Commission
Department Financial Summary

FY 2013 Expenditures
$1,449,823
$1,449,823
$1,449,823

FY 2014 Expenditures
$1,457,128
$1,457,128
$1,457,128

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

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$1,750,000

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$1,750,000

$1,750,000

$1,750,000

$1,750,000

$1,750,000

1,449,823 $1,449,823
$0

1,457,128 $1,457,128
$0

1,750,000 $1,750,000
$0

1,750,000 $1,750,000
$0

1,750,000 $1,750,000
$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

FY 2016 Recommendation
1,750,000
$1,750,000 $1,750,000

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$0

$1,750,000

$0

$1,750,000

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Public Defender Standards Council

Public Defender Standards Council
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Georgia Public Defender Standards Council (GPDSC) PRuoblelsic,RDeesfpeonndseirbSiltitainesd,aarnddsCOorguannciizlation is responsible for assuring that adequate and effective legal representation is provided, independently of political consideration or private interests, to indigent persons who are entitled to representation. This legal representation is consistent with the guarantees of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, the Constitution of the United States, and the mandates of the Georgia Indigent Defense Act of 2003. The GPDSC provides such legal services in a cost-efficient manner, and conducts that representation in such a way that the criminal justice system operates effectively to achieve justice.
The GPDSC serves as administrative support for the 49 circuit public defender offices throughout the State through two programs Public Defender Standards Council and Public Defenders. The Council assists the circuit defender offices by providing training and professional development

for the attorneys and other staff involved in defending indigent citizens, representing the interests of defense attorneys throughout the State, and providing administrative assistance to circuit public defenders as needed. In addition, the Council program includes the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender, which provides direct and co-counsel representation, assistance, and resources to indigent persons in death penalty cases and appeals, and the Office of the Mental Health Advocate, which represents indigent persons found not guilty by reason of insanity or mentally incompetent to stand trial. The Conflicts Division is responsible for assuring that legal representation is provided where a conflict of interest exists within the local circuit public defender office.
AUTHORITY
Title 17, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

Georgia Public Defender Standards Council

Sr. Legal Counsel/ Deputy Director

Executive Director

Circuit Offices

Office of the Mental Health
Advocate

Office of the Georgia Capital
Defender

Conflict Division

Budget Director

Training Director Appeals Division

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FY 2016 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Public Defender Standards Council
FY 2016 Program Budgets

FY 2015 Current Budget
$42,672,664 $42,672,664
340,000 $340,000 $43,012,664

Changes $4,886,369 $4,886,369 0 $0 $4,886,369

FY 2016 Recommendation
$47,559,033 $47,559,033
340,000 $340,000 $47,899,033

Public Defender Standards Council Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender, Office of the
Mental Health Advocate, and Central Office. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.
4. Increase funds for contracts for capital conflict cases.
Total Change

$81,210 35,810
29,590 375,000 $521,610

Public Defenders

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal representation is provided, independently of political considerations or private interests, to indigent persons who are entitled to representation under this chapter; provided that staffing for circuits are based on O.C.G.A. 17-12.

Recommended Change:

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

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Increase funds for contracts for conflict cases.

Total Change

$515,650 223,973
136
3,625,000 $4,364,759

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Public Defender Standards Council

Public Defender Standards Council
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Public Defender Standards Council 1. Percentage of clients contacted at least once
per month 2. Capital cases per attorney 3. Mental health cases per attorney

FY 2011 Actual
N/A
N/A N/A

FY 2012 Actual
99.3%
N/A N/A

FY 2013 Actual
93.4%
N/A N/A

FY 2014 Actual
94.0%
6 89

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

Public Defender Standards Council
Department Financial Summary

FY 2013 Expenditures
$8,000,514

FY 2014 Expenditures
$7,784,590

FY 2015 Current Budget
$6,904,859

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$6,904,859

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$7,426,469

64,533,313 $72,533,827 $72,533,827

69,232,505 $77,017,095 $77,017,095

36,107,805 $43,012,664 $43,012,664

36,107,805 $43,012,664 $43,012,664

40,472,564 $47,899,033 $47,899,033

77,295 30,148,177 $30,225,472 42,308,355 $42,308,355

59,812 30,041,456 $30,101,268 46,915,827 $46,915,827

0 340,000 $340,000 42,672,664 $42,672,664

0 340,000 $340,000 42,672,664 $42,672,664

0 340,000 $340,000 47,559,033 $47,559,033

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State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2016

Public Defender Standards Council

Public Defender Standards Council
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Public Defender Standards Council State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Public Defenders State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 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 $4,886,369 $4,886,369 0 $0 $4,886,369

FY 2016 Recommendation
$47,559,033 $47,559,033
340,000 $340,000 $47,899,033

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$521,610 0
$521,610

$7,086,469 340,000
$7,426,469

$4,364,759 $4,364,759

$40,472,564 $40,472,564

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Department of Public Health
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

In 2009, HB 228 restructured the state's health and DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibPuilibtileics,HaenadltOhrganization human services agencies. The Division of Public Health was transferred from the Department of Human Resources to the Department of Community Health (DCH). In 2011, HB 214 transitioned the Division of Public Health and the Office of Health Improvement from DCH to a newly created Department of Public Health (DPH). DPH has a nine-person board appointed by the Governor.
DPH has three major functions; the first function of DPH is to diagnose, investigate, and monitor any diseases, injuries, and health conditions that may have an adverse effect upon Georgia's communities and people. The second major function of DPH is to ensure the health and safety of Georgia's citizens by providing health protective services, including emergency preparedness. The third and final function of DPH is to establish and implement sound public health policy.
Health Protection
Health Protection includes Emergency Preparedness, Epidemiology, Environmental Health, and Infectious Disease and Immunization programs. These programs are responsible for ensuring conditions that protect the health and well-being of Georgia's citizens by preparing for and responding to disasters, conducting surveillance and outbreak investigations, detecting and preventing environmental hazards, and providing disease control and prevention services.

Health Promotion
Health Promotion includes Maternal and Child Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, the Georgia Volunteer Health Care Program, and the Office of Health Equity. These programs improve the health of Georgians by promoting healthy lifestyles, expanding access to low cost healthcare for uninsured individuals, and working to reduce health inequities throughout the state.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
There are two Commissions that are administratively attached to the Department.
The Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission works to improve the quality of life of Georgians with traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries by distributing grant funds.
The Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission distributes funds appropriated for trauma system improvement, and works to stabilize and strengthen the state's trauma care system.
AUTHORITY
Title 31, Official Code of Georgia Annotated. See also OCGA Titles 12-5-4, 15-21-143, 17-18-1, 19-15-4, 24-9-40, 264-192, 43 10A-7, 43-34, and 50-18-72(c)(2).

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Department of Public Health

Department of Public Health
FY 2016 Program Budgets

FY 2016 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund TOTAL STATE FUNDS Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 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

Changes $8,142,620 0 (325,497) $7,817,123 0 0 0 0 $0 0 $0 $7,817,123

FY 2016 Recommendation
$224,901,574 13,717,860 1,458,567
$240,078,001 16,514,606 2,403,579 10,404,529
366,779,370 $396,102,084
10,281,967 $10,281,967 $646,462,052

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Total Change

$11,050
15,493 $26,543

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. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.
Total Change

$388,157 173,557
(92,918)
54,344 $523,140

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Department of Public Health
FY 2016 Program Budgets

Emergency Preparedness/Trauma System Improvement Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare for natural disasters, bioterrorism, and other
emergencies, as well as improving the capacity of the state's trauma system. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Total Change

$17,646
35,315 $52,961

Epidemiology Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other
events of public health concern. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015. Total Change

$19,961 9,671
$29,632

Immunization Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment,
vaccines, and technical assistance. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015. Total Change

$4,659 2,420
$7,079

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Total Change

$10,843
22,692 $33,535

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Total Change

$15,652
37,764 $53,416

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Department of Public Health

Department of Public Health
FY 2016 Program Budgets
Infectious Disease Control Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure quality prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS,
sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Total Change
Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to detect and prevent environmental hazards, as well as
providing inspection and enforcement of health regulations for food service establishments, sewage management facilities, and swimming pools. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015. Total Change
Public Health Formula Grants to Counties Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide general grant-in-aid to county boards of health
delivering local public health services. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2015. 3. Increase funds for the fifth year phase-in for the new grant-in-aid formula to hold harmless all counties. 4. Increase funds for personal services.
Total Change
Vital Records Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and provide to the public in a timely
manner vital records and associated documents. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2015. Total Change

$56,301 129,299 $185,600
$43,098 18,315
$61,413
$3,493,512 2,086,175 1,388,991 132,315
$7,100,993
$38,928 17,354
$56,282

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Department of Public Health
FY 2016 Program Budgets
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide disbursements from the Trust Fund to offset the costs
of care and rehabilitative services to citizens of the state who have survived brain or spinal cord injuries. Recommended Change: Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund 1. Reduce funds to reflect FY 2014 collections. Total Change Other Changes 2. Utilize prior year funds of $325,497 to maintain budget at current level. Total Change

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

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
Total Change

($325,497) ($325,497)
Yes $0
$8,298 3,728
$12,026

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Department of Public Health

Department of Public Health
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion 1. Number of school systems that adopt the
evidence-based, 100% Tobacco Free School policy 2. Number of registered callers to the Georgia Tobacco Quit Line 3. Percentage of initial pap tests provided to individuals who have never or rarely been screened for cervical cancer
Adult Essential Health Treatment Services 1. Percentage of eligible enrolled patients served
by the Cancer State Aid program 2. Of the 18 public health districts, the number
of districts with hospitals that have participation agreements with the Cancer State Aid Program to foster program outreach and access
Departmental Administration 1. Number of payments processed
2. Percentage of payments processed electronically
3. Average number of days to process payments
4. Average number of business days to execute a contract
Emergency Preparedness/Trauma System Improvement
1. Strategic National Stockpile proficiency score
2. Number of designated trauma centers
3. Average time to process Emergency Medical Services (EMS) medic license applications (in days)
4. Average time to process EMS service license applications (in days)
Epidemiology 1. Number of cases of reportable diseases
submitted (per calendar year) 2. Number of requests delivered by the Online
Analytical Statistical Information System (OASIS) (per calendar year)
Immunization 1. Percentage of children who are up to date on
recommended immunizations by their second birthday 2. Number of public and private provider organizations that actively utilize Georgia Registry of Immunization Transactions and Services Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services 1. Number of children receiving services through the Babies Can't Wait program 2. Number of children receiving services from the Children's Medical Services program

FY 2011 Actual
72 5,835 26.5%
86.0% 11
N/A N/A N/A N/A
95.0% 19 10 25
7,403 235,303
82.4% 8,957
6,015 8,925

FY 2012 Actual
83 10,481 27.0%
87.0% 10
70,928 41.0%
25 40
96.0% 24 5 18
6,741 234,958
84.5% 9,439
6,082 8,990

FY 2013 Actual
93 14,196 31.4%
85.3% 12
58,590 39.0%
35 35
99.0% 26 2 15
6,731 190,143
84.5% 10,303
7,519 10,983

FY 2014 Actual
98 14,103 31.0%
92.0% 13
55,921 71.0%
41 35
100.0% 27 2 12
N/A N/A
N/A 10,371
8,185 8,325

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Department of Public Health
Performance Measures

3. Percentage of very low birth weight infants (<1500 grams) delivered at facilities for highrisk deliveries and neonates
4. Percentage of third grade children who have received protective sealant on at least one permanent molar tooth
Infant and Child Health Promotion 1. Number of newborn screenings performed
2. Average laboratory turnaround time for newborn screening (in days)
3. Amount of laboratory revenue collected for newborn screenings and remitted to Treasury
4. Number of pregnant women, infants, and children served by the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program (per federal fiscal year)
5. Percentage of WIC program infants who were ever breastfed (per federal fiscal year)
Infectious Disease Control 1. Percentage of refugees that receive initial
domestic health screenings within 90 days of their arrival into the U.S. 2. Number of STD cases
Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control 1. Number of food service inspections per
establishment 2. Number of swimming pool closures
3. Number of tourist complaints
Vital Records 1. Number of certificates issued
2. Average number of days to fill a certificate request
3. Amount of revenue collected
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund 1. Number of complete applications received
2. Average number of days from application submission to award date
3. Percentage of total annual budget dedicated to awards
Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission 1. Number of Emergency Medical Service
Regions (out of 10 possible) participating in Trauma System Regionalization activities 2. Number of First Responders trained from funding provided by the Commission

FY 2011 Actual
73.5%
39.0%

FY 2012 Actual
72.5%
37.4%

150,593 N/A
$6,716,534 305,298
56.7%
94.0%
71,637
1.90 1,069
395
188,896 41
$2,615,406

147,501 3.0
$7,448,067 303,875
57.2%
83.0%
67,578
2.00 715 399
99,144 32
$2,643,794

214 209 72.1%
2
750

175 121 71.7%
3
338

FY 2013 Actual
77.1%
37.4%
144,681 2.4
$7,191,768 289,524
57.8%
89.0%
70,117 1.73 566 489
115,453 32
$2,886,321
217 117 71.8%
4
317

FY 2014 Actual
N/A
37.4%
146,982 2.4
$7,114,733 N/A
N/A
92.0%
65,820 1.93 958 602
118,637 37
$2,825,868
216 69
73.2%
4
272

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Department of Public Health

Department of Public Health
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Adolescent and Adult Health
Promotion Adult Essential Health
Treatment Services Departmental Administration
Emergency Preparedness/ Trauma System Improvement
Epidemiology
Immunization
Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services
Infant and Child Health Promotion
Infectious Disease Control
Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control
Public Health Formula Grants to Counties
Vital Records
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Brain and Spinal Injury Trust
Fund Georgia Trauma Care Network
Commission SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED
AGENCIES) Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds
Federal Recovery Funds
Other Funds
Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL
Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund
State General Funds
Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2013 Expenditures
$40,088,092 7,333,603
36,889,978 29,085,420
10,492,994 21,799,057 49,417,792 319,278,529 91,362,020
6,158,119 81,817,676
5,996,907 $699,720,187
2,143,963 15,145,872 $17,289,835 $717,010,022
429,759,219 93,834
72,506,201 476,042
$502,835,296 1,777,707
200,820,701 11,576,318
$214,174,726

FY 2014 Expenditures
$38,397,477

FY 2015 Current Budget
$30,755,232

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$30,755,232

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$30,781,775

7,018,236

6,913,249

6,913,249

6,913,249

38,416,693 31,056,997

34,264,695 26,379,213

34,264,695 26,379,213

34,787,835 26,432,174

13,765,923 21,407,976 45,145,507
287,445,923
102,313,000 5,106,048
87,317,646
4,987,481 $682,378,907

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

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

11,187,121 9,238,894
43,614,141
276,529,312
79,637,061 4,848,548
100,343,948
4,316,933 $628,630,991

2,057,789 15,323,979 $17,381,768 $699,760,675

1,784,064 16,360,468 $18,144,532 $638,644,929

1,784,064 16,360,468 $18,144,532 $638,644,929

385,754,464 0
90,003,602 926,642
$476,684,708 1,555,408
208,651,631 12,868,928
$223,075,967

396,102,084 0
10,281,967 0
$406,384,051 1,784,064
216,758,954 13,717,860
$232,260,878

396,102,084 0
10,281,967 0
$406,384,051 1,784,064
216,758,954 13,717,860
$232,260,878

1,458,567
16,372,494
$17,831,061
$646,462,052
396,102,084 0
10,281,967 0
$406,384,051 1,458,567
224,901,574 13,717,860
$240,078,001

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Department of Public Health
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund TOTAL STATE FUNDS Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant 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 $8,142,620 0 (325,497) $7,817,123 0 0 0 0 $0 0 $0 $7,817,123

FY 2016 Recommendation
$224,901,574 13,717,860 1,458,567
$240,078,001 16,514,606 2,403,579 10,404,529
366,779,370 $396,102,084
10,281,967 $10,281,967 $646,462,052

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$26,543 0 0 0 0 0 0
$26,543

$3,711,815 6,857,179 516,828 149,000
10,404,529 8,397,424 745,000
$30,781,775

$0

$6,613,249

0

300,000

$0

$6,913,249

$523,140 0 0 0 0
$523,140

$22,207,667 131,795
1,266,938 7,236,435 3,945,000 $34,787,835

$52,961 0 0 0
$52,961

$2,584,725 200,000
23,475,473 171,976
$26,432,174

$29,632 0 0 0 0
$29,632

$4,296,985 115,637 196,750
6,552,593 25,156
$11,187,121

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Department of Public Health

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

FY 2016 Recommendation

$7,079 0 0
$7,079

$2,527,706 2,061,486 4,649,702
$9,238,894

$33,535 0 0 0 0
$33,535

$20,783,760 8,605,171 132,509
14,008,298 84,403
$43,614,141

$53,416 0 0 0
$53,416

$12,813,479 7,392,607
256,236,639 86,587
$276,529,312

$185,600 0 0
$185,600

$31,696,391 47,927,661 13,009
$79,637,061

$61,413 0 0 0
$61,413

$3,776,351 158,382 352,681 561,134
$4,848,548

$7,100,993 $7,100,993

$100,343,948 $100,343,948

$56,282 0
$56,282

$3,786,253 530,680
$4,316,933

($325,497) ($325,497)
$12,026 $12,026

$1,458,567 $1,458,567
$16,372,494 $16,372,494

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Department of Public Safety
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) is the DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibPuilibtileics,SaanfedtyOrganization parent agency of the Georgia State Patrol (GSP). Its responsibilities include patrolling public roads and highways and investigating traffic accidents within the State of Georgia, thereby safeguarding the lives and property of the public. The Department's troopers work to reduce accidents and injuries by enforcing traffic laws, encouraging seat belt use, and targeting drivers under the influence of drugs and alcohol. In addition, the Department provides law enforcement assistance to other local and state agencies of the criminal justice community in areas such as specialty units, fugitive apprehension, and Homeland Security.
The Department's other responsibilities include providing for the personal security of the Governor and First Lady, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House, and the Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, as well as the overall safety of employees, visitors, and facilities present on the Capitol Hill Area. DPS also houses the Motor Carrier Compliance Division which is responsible for enforcing Georgia's commercial vehicle size, safety, and weight regulations, High Occupancy Vehicles (HOV) Lane restrictions, and conducting school bus safety inspections.
In an effort to provide the services to the state and public as directed by the Governor, the Department of Public Safety has several unique units that contribute to the overall mission. These units include the following:
Field Operations

Implied Consent Executive Security Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team Special Investigations Division Training Aviation Criminal Interdiction Unit Special Weapons and Tactics Capitol Police Motor Carrier Compliance Division Administration
ATTACHED AGENCIES
The Georgia Public Safety Training Center provides instruction and support services for the training of state and local law enforcement officers, firefighters, correctional officers, and emergency personnel.
The Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council is responsible for establishing uniform standards for the employment and training of firefighters. Additionally, the Council establishes curriculum requirements and approves schools and facilities for the purpose of fire training.
The Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council is responsible for improving law enforcement in the state by enforcing legislatively established standards for the employment and training of peace officers. The citizens of Georgia can be assured the adequate protection of persons and property through the establishment of minimum

Attached for Administrative Purposes Only
Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council Georgia Public Safety Training Center Governor's Office of Highway Safety

Board of Public Safety

Comptroller

Commissioner

Legal Services

Special Investigations

Deputy Commissioner

Aviation Lieutenant Colonel

Executive Security

Training

Human Resources

Headquarters Adjutant

Commanding Officer Georgia State Patrol Field Operations

Capitol Police

Special Weapons and Tactics

Specialized Collision Reconstruction Teams

Implied Consent

Criminal Interdiction Unit

Motor Carrier Compliance Division

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Department of Public Safety
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

standards and professionalism developed and supported by law enforcement training.
The Governor's Office of Highway Safety is responsible for the development and administration of statewide highway safety programs. The agency educates the public on traffic safety and facilitates the implementation of

programs that reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities on Georgia's roadways.
AUTHORITY
Title 25, 35, and 40, Official Code of Georgia Annotated; Georgia Laws 1980, Acts 875 and 866.

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FY 2016 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Department of Public Safety
FY 2016 Program Budgets

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

Changes $12,046,035 $12,046,035 0 $0 (6,318,890)
($6,318,890) $5,727,145

FY 2016 Recommendation
$142,702,911 $142,702,911
24,245,725 $24,245,725
39,105,430 $39,105,430 $206,054,066

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.

Total Change

$15,624
41,800 (2,178)
358 $55,604

Capitol Police Services

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect life and property in the Capitol Square area, enforce traffic regulations around the Capitol, monitor entrances of state buildings, screen packages and personal items of individuals entering state facilities, and provide general security for elected officials, government employees, and visitors to the Capitol.

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to work cooperatively with all levels of government to provide a
safe environment for residents and visitors to our state. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.
Total Change

$49,090
110,194 (8,977)
30,223 $180,530

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Department of Public Safety
FY 2016 Program Budgets

Field Offices and Services

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.

5. Transfer funds, 15 positions, and 17 vehicles from the Troop J Specialty Units program.

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

7. Replace other funds from the State Road and Tollway Authority contract with state funds to continue providing highway enforcement along metro-Atlanta corridors. (Total Funds: $339,161)
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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.

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. Transfer funds, 15 positions, and 17 vehicles to the Field Offices and Services program.
Total Change

$561,635 1,484,787 (137,802)
884 1,568,965 2,357,184 6,100,000 $11,935,653
$60,816 110,883 (18,825)
3,806 $156,680
($1,568,965) ($1,568,965)

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Department of Public Safety
FY 2016 Program Budgets

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Firefighter Standards and Training Council

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide professionally trained, competent, and ethical firefighters with the proper equipment and facilities to ensure a fire-safe environment for Georgia citizens, and establish professional standards for fire service training including consulting, testing, and certification of Georgia firefighters.

Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change

Office of Highway Safety Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to educate the public on highway safety issues, and facilitate the
implementation of programs to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities on Georgia roadways. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change

Peace Officer Standards and Training Council

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to set standards for the law enforcement community; ensure adequate training at the highest level for all of Georgia's law enforcement officers and public safety professionals; and, certify individuals when all requirements are met. Investigate officers and public safety professionals when an allegation of unethical and/or illegal conduct is made, and sanction these individuals by disciplining officers and public safety professionals when necessary.

Recommended Change:

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

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Replace other funds with state funds for operating expenses. (Total Funds: $197,765)

5. Increase funds for personal services and operating expenses for two certification specialists.

6. Increase funds for personal services and operating expenses for one investigator.

7. Increase funds for personal services and operating expenses for one hearing officer.

Total Change

$11,716 4,537 (46)
$16,207
$7,690 2,871 606
$11,167
$21,408 11,784 2,472
755,816 87,058 83,330 82,229
$1,044,097

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Department of Public Safety

Department of Public Safety
FY 2016 Program Budgets
Public Safety Training Center Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop, deliver, and facilitate training that results in
professional and competent public safety services for the people of Georgia. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2015. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. Total Change

$135,456 64,824 14,782
$215,062

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Department of Public Safety
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Aviation 1. Number of missions flown
Capitol Police Services 1. Number of Security Events
2. Number of incidents responded to
Field Offices and Services 1. Number of vehicle stops performed
2. Percentage of accident reports completed within 5 days
3. Number of accidents in Georgia worked
4. Percentage of Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) calls validated
5. Number of Nighthawks DUI stops
Motor Carrier Compliance 1. Number of commercial vehicle inspections
2. Percentage of school buses found to have serious defects as a result of inspections
3. Number of vehicles weighed
Troop J Specialty Units 1. Number of students attending the Basic 5000
course initially and for recertification 2. Number of intoxilyzer devices inspected and/
or serviced Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Firefighter Standards and Training Council 1. Number of fire department agency
inspections 2. Number of active firefighter positions
Office of Highway Safety 1. Percentage of safety belt usage (per federal
fiscal year) 2. Percentage of child safety seat usage (per
federal fiscal year)
Peace Officer Standards and Training Council 1. Percentage of cases resulting in sanctions
2. Number of cases per investigator
3. Number of certifications awarded
Public Safety Training Center 1. Average cost per law enforcement candidate
2. Average cost per fire fighter candidate
3. Number of candidates attending police or fire specialized training
4. Number of candidates attending police or fire basic training
5. Percentage of candidates graduating from police or fire basic training

FY 2011 Actual
N/A
130 2,864
380,766 83.0% 47,635 70.0% 2,571
100,877 14.0%
6,827,375
1,884 2,050

FY 2012 Actual
1,388
140 3,091
447,442 88.0% 43,950 86.0% 2,008
85,768 13.4% 8,083,469
2,115 2,037

354 29,531
93.0% 98.2%
67.0% 209
10,298
$3,421.51 $2,604.80
27,753 1,440 77.0%

213 30,228
92.0% 98.6%
64.0% 214
9,493
$3,421.51 $2,604.80
25,607 1,437 81.0%

FY 2013 Actual
1,451
126 3,251
549,747 89.0% 61,678 93.6% 2,359
80,869 17.0% 14,259,670
1,993 1,855
169 30,082
95.5% 99.4%
82.5% 131
9,177
$3,415.77 $2,567.34
23,023 1,354 76.0%

FY 2014 Actual
1,622
109 2,989
634,609 89.0% 66,792 85.0% 3,126
82,499 12.0% 13,050,385
931 1,939
260 30,418
97.3% 99.6%
89.1% 186
9,238
$3,425.68 $2,713.33
21,657 1,275 76.0%

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Department of Public Safety

Department of Public Safety
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Aviation Capitol Police Services Departmental Administration Executive Security Services Field Offices and Services Motor Carrier Compliance Specialized Collision
Reconstruction Team Troop J Specialty Units SUBTOTAL (Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Firefighter Standards and
Training Council Office of Highway Safety Peace Officer Standards and
Training Council Public Safety Training Center SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED
AGENCIES) Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2013 Expenditures
$4,592,864 7,587,471 8,336,583 1,942,590
93,247,829 26,802,916
3,348,820
1,568,375 $147,427,448
616,050
13,483,968 2,982,013
16,014,234 $33,096,265
$180,523,713
30,181,058 38,532,034 $68,713,092 111,810,621 $111,810,621

FY 2014 Expenditures
$3,622,616 7,424,875 8,370,033 0
100,745,141 25,623,307 0

FY 2015 Current Budget
$11,241,833 7,372,499 8,629,022 0
106,750,353 21,348,398 0

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$11,241,833

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$11,297,437

7,372,499

7,372,499

8,629,022

8,809,552

0

0

108,319,318

112,925,167

21,348,398

21,505,078

0

0

1,540,134 $147,326,106

1,568,965 $156,911,070

0 $156,911,070

0 $161,909,733

633,355 12,183,411
2,557,464 16,425,849 $31,800,079 $179,126,185

679,657 21,378,121
2,418,273 18,939,800 $43,415,851 $200,326,921

679,657 21,378,121
2,418,273 18,939,800 $43,415,851 $200,326,921

27,594,421 28,979,231 $56,573,652 122,552,533 $122,552,533

24,245,725 45,424,320 $69,670,045 130,656,876 $130,656,876

24,245,725 45,424,320 $69,670,045 130,656,876 $130,656,876

695,864
21,389,288 2,904,319
19,154,862 $44,144,333
$206,054,066
24,245,725 39,105,430 $63,351,155 142,702,911 $142,702,911

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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 $12,046,035 $12,046,035 0 $0 (6,318,890)
($6,318,890) $5,727,145

FY 2016 Recommendation
$142,702,911 $142,702,911
24,245,725 $24,245,725
39,105,430 $39,105,430 $206,054,066

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$55,604 0 0
$55,604

$3,954,403 243,034
7,100,000 $11,297,437

$0

$7,372,499

$0

$7,372,499

$180,530 0 0
$180,530

$8,664,471 141,571 3,510
$8,809,552

$11,935,653 0
(5,760,839) $6,174,814

$101,816,760 2,611,501 8,496,906
$112,925,167

$156,680 0 0
$156,680

$10,070,258 2,591,061 8,843,759
$21,505,078

($1,568,965)

$0

($1,568,965)

$0

$16,207 $16,207
$11,167 0 0
$11,167
$1,044,097

$695,864 $695,864
$3,494,886 17,358,120
536,282 $21,389,288
$2,904,319

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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 (558,051) $486,046

FY 2016 Recommendation
0
$2,904,319

$215,062 0 0
$215,062

$11,101,950 1,300,438 6,752,474
$19,154,862

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Public Service Commission
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is responsible for PRuoblelsic,RSeesrpviocnesCiboimlitmiesis,sainodnOrganization regulating public utility companies under its jurisdiction. In carrying out its responsibilities, the Commission promulgates and enforces rules governing regulated companies, assists consumers of regulated companies with questions and problems, and educates the public on consumer rights and responsibilities in the evolving regulatory environment. Above all, the Commission aims to ensure that the best value in electric, natural gas, and telecommunications service is delivered to Georgia consumers and that the level of pipeline safety and utility facility protection practiced in the state remains high.
The PSC is a quasi-legislative, quasi-judicial agency directed by a five-member Constitutional Board. Commissioners are elected through statewide general elections and serve six-year terms. The agency's staff includes accountants, analysts, engineers, information systems specialists, inspectors, and various administrative personnel who assist the Commissioners in fulfilling their duties. The Commission has three programs: Administration, Facility Protection, and Utilities Regulation.
FACILITY PROTECTION
Through its safety program, the Georgia Public Service Commission protects people, property, and the environment from physical harm from a release of natural gas or other liquid, and averts interruptions of utility service resulting from damage to utility facilities caused by blasting or excavating. The Commission fulfills its responsibilities by

enforcing industry compliance with safety rules and regulations and by educating the system operators. By training operators, the Commission ensures that industry personnel understand proper procedures for locating and marking utility facilities before blasting or excavating. The combination of enforcement and education is highly effective and contributes to the health and security of Georgia.
UTILITIES REGULATION
The goal of utilities regulation is to ensure that electric, natural gas, and telecommunication providers serve the state with affordable rates and quality service.
Even though some segments of the regulated industries have been opened to competition, the PSC remains responsible for monitoring the rates and service standards of electric, telecommunications, and natural gas companies. Additionally, it is the role of the Commission to approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies; monitor utility system, telecommunications network planning, generation planning, and construction, including nuclear construction; arbitrate complaints among competitors; provide consumer protection and education; and certify competitive natural gas and telecommunications providers.
The PSC recognizes that its responsibility to ensure that utility services are reliable and reasonably priced has not changed even as utility markets become more competitive. The Public Service Commission believes that Georgians

Georgia Public Service Commission

Executive Director

Administration

Utilities Regulation

Facility Protection

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Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

should continue to have access to high quality utility services, whether those services are priced in a competitive market or through economic regulation.

AUTHORITY
Article 4, Section 1 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia; Titles 40 and 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

Public Service Commission

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FY 2016 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Total Funds

Public Service Commission
FY 2016 Program Budgets

FY 2015 Current Budget
$8,056,996 $8,056,996
1,343,100 $1,343,100 $9,400,096

Changes $220,402 $220,402 0 $0 $220,402

FY 2016 Recommendation
$8,277,398 $8,277,398
1,343,100 $1,343,100 $9,620,498

Commission Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's
goals. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change

$19,136 12,669 544
$32,349

Facility Protection Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce state and federal regulations pertaining to buried
utility facility infrastructure and to promote safety through training and inspections. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change

$29,625 9,128 1,087
$39,840

Utilities Regulation

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

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

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
Total Change

$82,856 62,806 2,551
$148,213

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Public Service Commission
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Commission Administration 1. Agency turnover rate 2. Number of audit findings
Facility Protection 1. Number of pipeline safety inspections 2. Number of people trained on Georgia Utility
Facility Protection Act requirements 3. Number of Georgia Utility Facility Protection
Act inspections per investigator Utilities Regulation 1. Number of valid telecommunications, natural
gas, and electric complaints resolved by the Public Service Commission 2. Average call wait time (in seconds) 3. Percentage of total calls abandoned 4. Average number of days to process a major rate case 5. Number of orders issued

FY 2011 Actual
5.0% 1
627 2,600
657

FY 2012 Actual
3.0% 0
543 2,339
850

7,146
36 5.0% 180 2,400

8,103
29 7.0% 180 2,225

FY 2013 Actual
9.0% 0
489 2,287
823
8,159
23 5.7% 180 1,350

FY 2014 Actual
4.0% N/A
350 2,197
600
7,988
38 6.0% 180 1,413

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Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Commission Administration Facility Protection Utilities Regulation SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Federal Recovery Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Public Service Commission
Department Financial Summary

FY 2013 Expenditures
$1,215,207
2,087,967
6,042,269
$9,345,443
$9,345,443

FY 2014 Expenditures
$1,204,893
2,075,545
5,870,577
$9,151,015
$9,151,015

FY 2015 Current Budget
$1,250,557
2,239,988
5,909,551
$9,400,096
$9,400,096

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$1,250,557

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$1,282,906

2,239,988

2,279,828

5,909,551

6,057,764

$9,400,096

$9,620,498

$9,400,096

$9,620,498

1,270,959 274,986 126,561
$1,672,506 7,672,937
$7,672,937

1,203,845 70,649
141,322 $1,415,816
7,735,199 $7,735,199

1,343,100 0 0
$1,343,100 8,056,996
$8,056,996

1,343,100 0 0
$1,343,100 8,056,996
$8,056,996

1,343,100 0 0
$1,343,100 8,277,398
$8,277,398

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Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Commission Administration State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Facility Protection State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Utilities Regulation State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS

Public Service Commission
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 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 $220,402 $220,402 0 $0 $220,402

FY 2016 Recommendation
$8,277,398 $8,277,398
1,343,100 $1,343,100 $9,620,498

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$32,349 0
$32,349

$1,199,406 83,500
$1,282,906

$39,840 0
$39,840

$1,048,728 1,231,100
$2,279,828

$148,213 0
$148,213

$6,029,264 28,500
$6,057,764

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Board of Regents
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The University System of Georgia (USG), through its 30 BRoolaersd,RoefsRpeognesnibtsilities,andOrganization public colleges and universities, is charged with providing higher education to Georgia residents. USG works to create a more educated Georgia through its core missions of instruction, research, and public service.
INSTRUCTION
USG is comprised of four research universities, four comprehensive universities, nine state universities, and 13 state colleges.
Access to higher education is critical to the economic development of the state. USG institutions offer doctorate, first professional, masters, baccalaureate, and associate degree programs. USG institutions also offer various oneyear and advanced certificate programs. In 2014, USG enrolled 312,936 students and granted 58,809 degrees.
RESEARCH
Research is concentrated at four research universities: the University of Georgia, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University, and Georgia Regents University. Funding for research is derived from the funding formula, federal and private sponsored research, and special state programs, such as the Georgia Tech Research Institute.
Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is a research component of the Georgia Institute of Technology. GTRI uses science and engineering expertise to solve some of the

toughest problems facing government and industry across the nation and around the globe.
PUBLIC SERVICE
The University System of Georgia offers direct service to farmers, businesses, industry, and communities through continuing education, public service institutes, and special services and organizations, such as the Enterprise Innovation Institute and Cooperative Extension Service.
The Enterprise Innovation Institute (EII) encourages industrial and economic development by providing an extension service that meets the technical and informational needs of industry and local development groups. EII also provides support for new technology companies.
Cooperative Extension Service (CES) assists Georgia farmers through a network of county extension agents who share information and research developed through the Agricultural Experiment Stations. CES also offers useful and practical information to the people of Georgia on subjects related to natural resources, home economics, youth development, rural development, and family support.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
The Board of Regents also oversees the Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS) which provides guidance, consulting services, information, and materials to meet the needs of the public libraries serving local communities throughout the

Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia Attached for Administrative Purposes Only Georgia Military College Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission
Chancellor

USG Institution Presidents

Chief Academic Officer

Chief Operating Officer

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state. There are 63 public library systems that operate 405 public libraries statewide. In addition, GPLS operates the state's library for the blind and physically handicapped.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
Attached to the University System is the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission (GPTC). GPTC provides a nine-station television and 17-station radio network designed to meet the educational, cultural and informational needs of Georgia residents. Additionally, GPTC provides electronically delivered classroom support for all Georgia learners.

Also attached to the University System is the Georgia Military College (GMC), a two-year liberal arts college located in Milledgeville with six satellite campuses including an online campus, and three additional extension centers across the state. GMC also runs a preparatory school for grades 612.
AUTHORITY
Titles 12, 20, 49, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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FY 2016 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Board of Regents
FY 2016 Program Budgets
FY 2015 Current Budget
$1,939,087,764 0
$1,939,087,764 4,767,772,976
$4,767,772,976 $6,706,860,740

Changes $78,685,557 247,158 $78,932,715 0 $0 $78,932,715

FY 2016 Recommendation
$2,017,773,321 247,158
$2,018,020,479 4,767,772,976
$4,767,772,976 $6,785,793,455

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 13.15% to 14.27%.
3. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($431,760) and retiree health benefits ($205,740).
Total Change

$236,381 241,710 637,500
$1,115,591

Athens/Tifton Vet laboratories
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, educational outreach, and consultation for veterinarians and animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Cooperative Extension Service Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide training, educational programs, and outreach to
Georgians in agricultural, horticultural, food, and family and consumer sciences, and to manage the 4-H youth program for the state.
Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 13.15% to 14.27%.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($701,260) and retiree health benefits ($230,604).
4. Provide funds for six extension agents in Bryan County, Bulloch County, Carroll County, Crawford County, Colquitt County, and Decatur County.
Total Change

$292,653 237,813 931,864 360,000
$1,822,330

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Enterprise Innovation Institute

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 13.15% to 14.27%.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($33,565) and retiree health benefits ($8,851).
4. Increase funds for three faculty positions and additional space for the Advanced Technology Development Center's (ATDC) Advanced Computing program ($393,603) and transfer funds from the Teaching program for ATDC operating costs ($22,309).
Total Change

Forestry Cooperative Extension Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for faculty to support instruction and
outreach about conservation and sustainable management of forests and other natural resources. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 13.15% to 14.27%.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance.
Total Change

Forestry Research Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct research about economically and environmentally
sound forest resources management and to assist non-industrial forest landowners and natural resources professionals in complying with state and federal regulations.
Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 13.15% to 14.27%.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Adjust funds for the employer share of health insurance (($47,743)) and retiree health benefits ($27,768).
Total Change

$17,337 56,479 42,416
415,912 $532,144
$1,381 3,445 2,664
$7,490
$10,444 18,170
(19,975) $8,639

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Georgia Archives

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the state's archives; document and interpret the history of the Georgia State Capitol building; and assist State Agencies with adequately documenting their activities, administering their records management programs, scheduling their records, and transferring their non-current records to the State Records Center.

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 13.15% to 14.27%.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Adjust funds for the employer share of health insurance (($447)) and retiree health benefits ($3,247).

Total Change

Georgia Radiation Therapy Center Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide care and treatment for cancer patients and to
administer baccalaureate programs in Medical Dosimetry and Radiation Therapy. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

Georgia Tech Research Institute Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding to laboratories and research centers affiliated
with the Georgia Institute of Technology whose scientific, engineering, industrial, or policy research promotes economic development, health, and safety in Georgia.
Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 13.15% to 14.27%.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($29,300) and retiree health benefits ($2,935).
Total Change

Marine Institute Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support research on coastal processes involving the unique
ecosystems of the Georgia coastline and to provide access and facilities for graduate and undergraduate classes to conduct field research on the Georgia coast. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 13.15% to 14.27%.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance.
Total Change

$5,491 10,492
2,800 $18,783
$0 $0
$4,763 27,495 32,235 $64,493
$4,345 4,676
19,776 $28,797

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Marine Resources Extension Center Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund outreach, education, and research to enhance coastal
environmental and economic sustainability. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 13.15% to 14.27%.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. Total Change
Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide medical education and patient care, including
ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal intensive, and emergency and express care. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015. 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 13.15% to 14.27%. 3. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. 4. Increase funds for the New Directions formula based on an increase in state population. Total Change
Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund leadership, service, and education initiatives that require
funding beyond what is provided by formula. Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2015. 2. Provide funds to continue the establishment and development of the Georgia Film Academy through a
cooperative partnership between the Univeristy System and the Technical College System.

$10,204 9,970 9,024
$29,198
$271,656 $271,656
$194,660 201,955 4,667 158,154
$559,436
$155,643 2,565,600

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3. Transfer funds for the Georgia Research Alliance contract from the Innovation and Technology program at the Department of Economic Development. (Total Funds: $5,344,609) Total Change
Tobacco Settlement Funds 4. Transfer funds for the Georgia Research Alliance contract from the Innovation and Technology program
at the Department of Economic Development. (Total Funds: $5,344,609) Total Change

5,097,451 $7,818,694
$247,158 $247,158

Regents Central Office Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to institutions of the
University System of Georgia and to fund membership in the Southern Regional Education Board. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 13.15% to 14.27%.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
5. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($65,775) and retiree health benefits ($32,472).
6. Increase funds for an evaluation and assessment specialist position to ensure that teacher and leader preparation programs within the University System of Georgia are training classroom ready teachers.
7. Increase funds to the Southern Regional Education Board to reflect FY 2016 dues and contract amounts. Total Change

$26,941 35,746 41,754
1,692,597 98,247 96,000 27,200
$2,018,485

Skidaway Institute of Oceanography Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine
and ocean science and aquatic environments. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 13.15% to 14.27%.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance.
Total Change

$8,401 8,098
16,512 $33,011

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. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 13.15% to 14.27%.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and faculty recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.

$15,109,363
146,493 10,000,000

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4. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($16,762,926) and retiree health benefits ($5,307,276).
5. Increase funds to reflect the change in enrollment and square footage at University System of Georgia Institutions.
6. Increase funds to include the Marine Institute program's resident instruction square footage in the Teaching formula.
7. Transfer funds for the Advanced Technology Development Center operating costs to the Enterprise Innovation Institute program.
8. Adjust the debt service payback amount for projects constructed at the Georgia Institute of Technology ($522,717), Georgia State University ($400,378), Gordon College ($189,067), and Southern Polytechnic State University ($198,598).
9. Reduce funds for Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) to reflect year two of the seven year plan to eliminate the GGC Special Funding Initiative.
10. Provide funds for advanced manufacturing at Georgia Southern University. 11. Provide funds for the Military and Academic Training Center in Warner Robins.
Total Change
Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and conduct research at the University of Georgia
on animal disease problems of present and potential concern to Georgia's livestock and poultry industries and to provide training and education in disease research, surveillance, and intervention. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 13.15% to 14.27%. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015. 3. Adjust funds for the employer share of health insurance (($12,528)) and retiree health benefits ($8,724). Total Change
Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide clinical instruction for veterinary medicine students,
support research that enhances the health and welfare of production and companion animals in Georgia, and address the shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and the nation. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 13.15% to 14.27%. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015. 3. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to Georgia Military College Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for grades six
through twelve at Georgia Military College's Junior Military College and preparatory school. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from
13.15% to 14.27%.
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22,070,202 14,520,637
169,569 (22,309) 1,310,760 (1,375,000) 1,000,000 485,000 $63,414,715
$13,670 21,887 (3,804)
$31,753
$3,161 1,889
18,996 $24,046
$2,221 25,614
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3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
5. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. 6. Increase funds for enrollment growth and training and experience at the Georgia Military College
Preparatory School. Total Change
Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and distribute high quality programs and
services that educate, inform, and entertain audiences, and enrich the quality of their lives. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from
13.15% to 14.27%. 3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2015. 4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 5. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.
Total Change

24,207 101,350 225,189 349,429 $728,010
$99,533 1,832
45,375 (5,337) 16,883 $158,286

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Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Agricultural Experiment Station 1. Value of research funds received
Athens/Tifton Vet laboratories 1. Average cost per test
2. Number of tests by the diagnostic laboratories for animal health diagnostic and surveillance testing
Cooperative Extension Service 1. Number of face-to-face client contacts made
by Cooperative Extension through educational programs and consultations 2. Number of client contacts per Cooperative Extension county faculty full-time equivalent
Enterprise Innovation Institute 1. Number of enterprises and/or stakeholders
served 2. Dollars in economic impact generated per
state appropriated dollar 3. Number of jobs created or saved
Forestry Cooperative Extension 1. Number of service programs for outreach on
forestry conservation 2. Number of service participants per full-time
equivalent
Forestry Research 1. External sponsored research funds generated
Georgia Archives 1. Hours open weekly to the public
2. Number of people served
Georgia Tech Research Institute 1. External sponsored research funds generated
2. Estimated total economic impact of Georgia Tech Research Institute's sponsored funded research and activities
Marine Institute 1. Total income from all facility fees and Indirect
Cost Recovery 2. Number of students receiving instructional
time at UGAMI 3. Annualized dollars leveraged for the
University of Georgia through grants requiring use of UGAMI facilities
Marine Resources Extension Center 1. Number of consultations with Marine
Extension coastal marine constituents 2. Total dollars generated from new commercial
aquaculture operations including hard clams and oysters

FY 2011 Actual $29,734,335
$31.47 188,698
1,420,955 433,158
9,957 $143.00
18,801 158
1,361
$9,491,727 17
8,649 $205,495,289 $508,580,000
$179,721 N/A
$1,926,254
23,239 $1,446,003

FY 2012 Actual $41,249,428
$34.86 184,558
1,391,432 330,026
8,795 $356.00
25,023 158
1,844
$8,570,581 17
7,259 $306,236,727 $722,718,676
$199,460 641
$1,553,368
51,417 $1,668,649

FY 2013 Actual $26,112,098
$33.30 182,324
1,376,972 286,677
9,428 $207.91
25,554 166
1,282
$9,205,118 17
6,914 $304,910,068 $719,587,761
$153,333 617
$1,396,409
45,778 $1,728,456

FY 2014 Actual $26,635,246
$35.39 166,288
2,327,409 309,466
9,570 $180.00
23,825 170
1,304
$9,000,000 34
7,541 $363,267,164 $857,310,508
$169,267 785
$1,526,768
59,205 $1,140,283

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Performance Measures

Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics 1. Total senior level residency trainees
2. Residency program graduation rate
Public Libraries 1. Number of circulations in Georgia public
libraries 2. Total hours the public uses the Internet at
Georgia public libraries 3. Percentage of target population (those
eligible for Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped services) utilizing GLASS
Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives 1. Number of direct extension contacts made at
Ft. Valley State University
Regents Central Office 1. Number of online database searches on
GALILEO 2. Number of degree programs approved
3. Number of degree programs terminated
Skidaway Institute of Oceanography 1. Average sponsored dollars generated per
state appropriated dollar 2. Average research dollars generated per
faculty member
Teaching 1. Number of students enrolled at University
System of Georgia institutions 2. Total sponsored fund revenue (in millions)
3. System-wide graduation rate
4. System-wide retention rate
Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station 1. Total extramural research funding
Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital 1. Veterinary caseload
2. Average net income/case
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Payments to Georgia Military College 1. Preparatory school graduation rate
2. Junior college graduation rate
Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission
1. Number of listeners using Georgia Public Broadcasting radio resources weekly
2. Number of media assets downloaded/ streamed by education users
3. Percentage of total operating expenditures supported by state funding

FY 2011 Actual
139 95.5%
48,205,800 12,189,724
10.1%

FY 2012 Actual
126 99.2%
43,529,545 13,176,228
9.9%

38,250
47,812,845 73 16
$3.00 $390,287.00
311,442 $1,929 59.5% 76.6%
$17,018,986
19,801 $66.24

41,104
179,331,891 44
277
$3.00 $390,579.00
318,027 $1,797 60.5% 76.1%
$17,460,592
20,892 $36.98

90.0% 23.5%
198,000 4,868,327
47.0%

100.0% 22.8%
193,600 4,578,744
42.0%

FY 2013 Actual
128 99.3%
39,394,201 12,662,590
10.7%
74,220
438,692,291 38 48
$3.80 $392,080.00
314,565 $1,771 61.4% 78.5%
$15,549,308
22,575 $50.62
94.0% 23.0%
210,600 8,218,248
46.0%

FY 2014 Actual
119 99.2%
39,001,826 13,224,365
11.2%
83,914
574,305,875 21
260
$2.57 $303,564.00
309,469 $1,700 N/A N/A
$13,274,797
24,516 $36.23
97.0% 25.0%
198,300 8,291,441
49.0%

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Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Agricultural Experiment Station
Athens/Tifton Vet laboratories
Cooperative Extension Service
Enterprise Innovation Institute
Forestry Cooperative Extension
Forestry Research
Georgia Archives
Georgia Radiation Therapy Center
Georgia Tech Research Institute
Marine Institute
Marine Resources Extension Center
Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics
Public Libraries
Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives
Regents Central Office
Research Consortium
Skidaway Institute of Oceanography
Teaching
Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station
Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Payments to Georgia Military
College Payments to Georgia Public
Telecommunications Commission SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES) Total Funds
Less: Other Funds
SUBTOTAL
State General Funds
Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2013 Expenditures
$78,767,155 5,890,287
60,074,648 19,079,639
932,787 12,538,181
0 3,625,810
301,727,717 1,312,836 2,889,780
28,297,463
35,317,842 18,053,953
8,096,357 6,104,447 5,982,400
5,772,118,514 2,470,069
13,237,341
$6,376,517,226
2,269,752
13,370,145
$15,639,897
$6,392,157,123
4,645,232,607 $4,645,232,607
1,746,924,516 0
$1,746,924,516

FY 2014 Expenditures
$81,586,774 5,748,774
61,788,328 18,392,004
1,092,182 12,331,207
4,794,330 3,779,621

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

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$74,411,855

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$75,527,446

5,785,273

5,785,273

55,549,017

57,371,347

17,749,703

18,281,847

1,078,929

1,086,419

12,902,173

12,910,812

5,316,750

5,335,533

4,837,326

4,837,326

316,048,723 1,143,276 2,502,542

319,641,909 1,214,913 2,560,040

319,641,909 1,214,913 2,560,040

319,706,402 1,243,710 2,589,238

28,297,463

28,569,119

28,569,119

28,840,775

35,204,489 26,567,053

37,532,484 25,526,120

37,690,638 25,526,120

38,091,920 33,591,972

8,401,787 6,104,447 4,902,458

11,549,268 0
5,040,787

11,549,268 0
5,040,787

13,567,753 0
5,073,798

5,831,295,553 2,569,841

6,063,063,972 2,618,043

6,109,245,010 2,618,043

6,126,478,687 2,649,796

12,664,827

14,893,117

14,893,117

14,917,163

$6,465,215,679 $6,689,840,798 $6,736,179,990 $6,767,887,217

2,288,309 14,513,070

2,329,780 14,690,162

2,329,780 14,690,162

3,057,790 14,848,448

$16,801,379

$17,019,942

$17,019,942

$6,482,017,058 $6,706,860,740 $6,753,199,932

$17,906,238 $6,785,793,455

4,596,791,171 $4,596,791,171
1,885,225,887 0
$1,885,225,887

4,767,772,976 $4,767,772,976
1,939,087,764 0
$1,939,087,764

4,767,772,976 $4,767,772,976
1,985,426,956 0
$1,985,426,956

4,767,772,976 $4,767,772,976
2,017,773,321 247,158
$2,018,020,479

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Board of Regents
Department Financial Summary
House Bill 287 (2013 Session) authorized the transfer of the Division of Archives and History from the Office of the Secretary of State to Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. Prior Year expenditure information for FY 2013 is reflected under Secretary of State.

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Board of Regents

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Tobacco Settlement 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

Board of Regents
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2015 Current Budget
$1,939,087,764 0
$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

Changes $78,685,557 247,158 $78,932,715 0 $0 $78,932,715

FY 2016 Recommendation
$2,017,773,321 247,158
$2,018,020,479 4,767,772,976
$4,767,772,976 $6,785,793,455

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$1,115,591 0
$1,115,591

$37,974,527 37,552,919
$75,527,446

$0

$5,785,273

$0

$5,785,273

$1,822,330 0
$1,822,330

$32,287,418 25,083,929
$57,371,347

$532,144 0
$532,144

$7,806,847 10,475,000 $18,281,847

$7,490 0
$7,490

$510,431 575,988
$1,086,419

$8,639 0
$8,639

$2,660,386 10,250,426 $12,910,812

$18,783 0
$18,783

$4,646,252 689,281
$5,335,533

$0

$4,837,326

$0

$4,837,326

$64,493 0
$64,493

$5,694,440 314,011,962 $319,706,402

$28,797 0
$28,797

$757,429 486,281
$1,243,710

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Board of Regents
Program Budget Financial Summary

Marine Resources Extension Center State General Funds 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 Tobacco Settlement 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
$1,214,511 1,345,529
$2,560,040
$28,569,119 $28,569,119
$32,310,084 5,222,400
$37,532,484
$25,526,120 0
$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

FY 2016 Recommendation

$29,198 0
$29,198

$1,243,709 1,345,529
$2,589,238

$271,656 $271,656

$28,840,775 $28,840,775

$559,436 0
$559,436

$32,869,520 5,222,400
$38,091,920

$7,818,694 247,158
$8,065,852

$33,344,814 247,158
$33,591,972

$2,018,485 $2,018,485

$13,567,753 $13,567,753

$33,011 0
$33,011

$1,273,178 3,800,620
$5,073,798

$63,414,715 0
$63,414,715

$1,793,322,645 4,333,156,042
$6,126,478,687

$31,753 $31,753

$2,649,796 $2,649,796

$24,046 0
$24,046

$417,163 14,500,000 $14,917,163

$728,010 $728,010
$158,286 $158,286

$3,057,790 $3,057,790
$14,848,448 $14,848,448

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Department of Revenue

Department of Revenue
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

Since 1938, the Department of Revenue has been DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibReilivteiensu,eandOrganization responsible for administering the state's tax laws, and collecting and processing state revenue. Additionally, the department is charged with enforcing laws and regulations pertaining to the control of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products, overseeing county property tax systems, and managing unclaimed property. Auditors, collectors, field representatives, and various specialists and administrative personnel work as authorized agents of the department's commissioner to carry out the Department of Revenue's responsibilities. In a typical year, these agents maintain and update millions of taxpayer accounts, and enforce compliance with numerous laws and regulations.
TAX ADMINISTRATION AND COLLECTION
The major taxes and fees collected by the department include Personal Income Taxes, General Sales and Use Taxes, Corporation Income and License Taxes, Selective Sales Taxes (Motor Fuels, Liquor, etc.), and Property Taxes.
In addition to collecting and processing state revenue, each year the department also collects taxes designated for local counties, schools, and municipalities. This includes a 1% sales tax in Fulton and DeKalb Counties that is used as dedicated revenue for the construction and operation of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA). Other 1% sales taxes designated for local entities are the Local Option Sales Tax, the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax,

the Homestead Local Option Sales Tax, and the Education Local Option Sales Tax.
ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO REGULATION
The department enforces all laws and regulations pertaining to the manufacture, possession, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages, and the possession, transportation, and sale of tobacco products within the state. The department's Industry Regulation program is comprised of a criminal investigative unit and an audit and operations unit. Agents assigned to the investigative unit carry out specialized investigations that focus on licensing and enforcement, and lend assistance to outside parties. The audit and operations staff conducts audits of manufacturers, shippers, and distributors of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products. In addition, they promote voluntary compliance with the state's alcoholic beverage and tobacco excise tax laws.
STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
The State Board of Equalization is attached to the Department of Revenue for administrative purposes only. The board appoints hearing officers that evaluate appeals by local governing authorities on issues relating to the Revenue Commissioner's disapproval of county tax digests.
AUTHORITY
Title 48, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

Commissioner

Administrative Support

Motor Vehicles

Local Government
Services

Tax Compliance

Legal Affairs and Tax Policy

Revenue Processing

Customer Service
Office of Special Investigations

Technology Support Services

Industry Regulation

Departmental Administration

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Department of Revenue
FY 2016 Program Budgets

FY 2016 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2015 Current Budget
$177,299,612 433,783
$177,733,395 251,507 567,580
$819,087 $178,552,482

Changes $1,661,116 0 $1,661,116 0 0 $0 $1,661,116

FY 2016 Recommendation
$178,960,728 433,783
$179,394,511 251,507 567,580
$819,087 $180,213,598

Customer Service Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide assistance to customer inquiries about the
administration of individual income tax, sales and use tax, withholding tax, corporate tax, motor fuel and motor carrier taxes, and all registration functions. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.
5. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Total Change

$97,554 51,048
(11,736)
16,721 191,278 $344,865

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and enforce the tax laws of the State of Georgia
and provide general support services to the operating programs of the Department of Revenue. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.
5. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Total Change

$96,290 44,664
(6,465)
11,610 14,765 $160,864

Forestland Protection Grants

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for preferential assessment of qualifying conservation use forestland to counties, municipalities, and school districts pursuant to O.C.G.A. 48-5A-2, the Forestland Protection Act, created by HB 1211 and HB 1276 during the 2008 legislative session.

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Department of Revenue
FY 2016 Program Budgets
Fraud Detection and Prevention Purpose: The purpose of this program is to identify and prevent tax fraud and protect Georgia citizens from
identity theft through the use of fraud analytical tools. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Industry Regulation Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption
of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products; and conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 4. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. 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. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2015. 3. Reduce funds for payments for unclaimed property recovery services based on updated payment
methodology. 4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 5. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
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. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Total Change

$0 $0
$55,977 32,279 (6,365) 23,246
$105,137
$54,091 26,943
(1,410,133) (4,373) 22,803
($1,310,669)
($1,036,853) 1,189,218 $152,365

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Department of Revenue
FY 2016 Program Budgets
Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish motor vehicle ownership by maintaining title and
registration records and validate rebuilt vehicles for road-worthiness for new title issuance. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2015. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
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. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2015. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
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. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 4. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. Total Change

$84,998 42,237
(11,935) 70,654
$185,954
$45,145 18,277 (4,277) 3,447
$62,592
$75,038 36,577 (9,548)
113,803 $215,870

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Department of Revenue
FY 2016 Program Budgets
Tax Compliance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on
delinquent accounts. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2015. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
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. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 4. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. 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. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2015. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Total Change

$527,906 262,436 (49,509) 328,731
$1,069,564
$35,662 16,605 (2,291) 13,889
$63,865
$166,354 88,254 (8,852)
364,953 $610,709

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Department of Revenue
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Customer Service 1. Number of in-bound calls
2. Percentage of inbound calls answered
3. Average call wait time (in seconds)
Forestland Protection Grants 1. Number of jurisdictions reimbursed under the
Forestland Protection Act 2. Number of reimbursements
3. Amount of reimbursements
Industry Regulation 1. Percentage of alcohol inspections in
compliance 2. Percentage of tobacco inspections in
compliance 3. Number of underage alcohol investigations
4. Number of underage tobacco investigations
Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA 1. Amount of Employee Retirement System
benefits paid for local retirement 2. Number of officials and staff participating in
Employee Retirement System 3. Amount of FICA paid for local retirement
Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling 1. Amount of revenue from motor vehicle
registrations (in millions) 2. Number of motor vehicle registrations
processed 3. Number of motor vehicle registrations
renewed online 4. Salvage inspections completed statewide
Revenue Processing 1. Total returns processed
2. Percentage of individual tax returns filed electronically
Tax Compliance 1. Number of telephone calls seeking assistance
in the 11 Regional Offices 2. Number of walk-in taxpayers seeking
assistance in the 11 Regional Offices 3. Total revenue agent collections
4. Number of audits completed
5. Percentage of audits in compliance

FY 2011 Actual
990,058 35.0% 720
113 267 $14,083,544
85.0% 90.0% 4,365 2,227
$6,886,593 1,283 N/A
$253 8,581,400
275,766 18,826
7,367,044 75.7%
481,494 71,922
$151,561,952 39,829 45.0%

FY 2012 Actual
1,019,827 73.0% 240
128 276 $17,441,456
81.0% 89.0% 5,343 1,763
$5,752,520 1,185 N/A
$240 8,619,297
589,956 21,609
6,600,000 81.0%
426,719 60,789
$199,094,871 94,609 45.0%

FY 2013 Actual
776,201 84.0% 180
131 279 $22,169,471
87.0% 93.0% 4,285 2,311
$11,365,918 1,260 N/A
$224 8,797,338
640,686 21,271
6,250,000 83.0%
452,723 68,237
$185,104,374 48,870 45.0%

FY 2014 Actual
956,110 72.7% 225
233 377 $40,116,596
89.0% 90.0% 3,673 2,355
$8,716,466 1,145
$681,314
$221 8,933,714
702,374 18,101
6,536,719 82.0%
242,344* 35,085
$211,893,481 77,966 46.0%

* Reductions in call and walk-in customers is attributable to increased availability of online customer service resources and changes in collections practices.

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Department of Revenue

Department of Revenue
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Customer Service Departmental Administration Forestland Protection Grants Fraud Detection and
Prevention Industry Regulation Local Government Services Local Tax Officials Retirement
and FICA Motor Vehicle Registration and
Titling Office of Special Investigations Revenue Processing Tax Compliance Tax Policy Technology Support Services SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2013 Expenditures
$14,191,404
7,915,700
14,184,250
625,000

FY 2014 Expenditures
$14,096,392
7,523,354
40,252,251
2,500,000

FY 2015 Current Budget
$13,623,778
7,916,507
14,072,351
1,250,000

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$13,623,778

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$13,968,643

7,916,507

8,077,371

14,072,351

14,072,351

1,250,000

1,250,000

6,774,343 8,454,814 9,232,474

6,977,353 6,078,511 13,624,322

6,314,719 6,184,126 12,859,059

6,314,719 6,184,126 12,859,059

6,419,856 4,873,457 13,011,424

25,467,988

22,259,075

18,380,959

18,380,959

18,566,913

3,727,277 14,151,395 58,170,173
2,849,222 22,633,454 $188,377,494 $188,377,494

3,826,819 13,247,008 51,762,491
2,986,775 24,610,189 $209,744,540 $209,744,540

3,892,721 13,398,047 52,885,327
3,064,001 24,710,887 $178,552,482 $178,552,482

3,892,721 13,398,047 52,885,327
3,064,001 24,710,887 $178,552,482 $178,552,482

3,955,313 13,613,917 53,954,891
3,127,866 25,321,596 $180,213,598 $180,213,598

1,120,771 48,579,453 $49,700,224 138,527,270
150,000 $138,677,270

755,900 5,584,237 $6,340,137 202,970,620
433,783 $203,404,403

819,087 0
$819,087 177,299,612
433,783 $177,733,395

819,087 0
$819,087 177,299,612
433,783 $177,733,395

819,087 0
$819,087 178,960,728
433,783 $179,394,511

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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 $1,661,116 0 $1,661,116 0 0 $0 $1,661,116

FY 2016 Recommendation
$178,960,728 433,783
$179,394,511 251,507 567,580
$819,087 $180,213,598

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$344,865 0
$344,865

$13,743,063 225,580
$13,968,643

$160,864 $160,864

$8,077,371 $8,077,371

$0

$14,072,351

$0

$14,072,351

$0

$1,250,000

$0

$1,250,000

$105,137 0 0 0
$105,137

$5,614,566 433,783 251,507 120,000
$6,419,856

($1,310,669) ($1,310,669)

$4,873,457 $4,873,457

$152,365 $152,365

$13,011,424 $13,011,424

$185,954 $185,954

$18,566,913 $18,566,913

$62,592 $62,592

$3,955,313 $3,955,313

$215,870 $215,870

$13,613,917 $13,613,917

$1,069,564 0
$1,069,564

$53,732,891 222,000
$53,954,891

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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

FY 2016 Recommendation

$63,865 $63,865

$3,127,866 $3,127,866

$610,709 $610,709

$25,321,596 $25,321,596

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Secretary of State
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Secretary of State is the keeper of the Great Seal of SReocleres,taRreyspoofSntsaibteilities,andOrganization Georgia and custodian of the state flag. The Office of the Secretary of State provides many services for the public, businesses, state agencies, and city and county governments. These services include the following:
Licensing the practice of over 66 professions, and registration of other activities,
Election and voter registration, Business activity monitoring and enforcement of
many financial regulations, and Investigation, inspection, and enforcement of
professional licenses, elections activities, and securities regulations.
The office is comprised of Internal Administration, Elections, Corporations, Securities and Business Regulation, and State Professional Licensing Boards.
REGULATORY RESPONSIBILITIES
As a regulatory agency, the office offers education and examinations, issues licenses, collects fees for licenses, investigates complaints or violations of the law, and orders reprimands. The Securities Division is responsible for regulating securities, and has the authority to adopt necessary rules to monitor the securities industry, including registration of securities brokers, dealers, and firms. The division registers cemeteries, and regulates perpetual care cemeteries, charitable organizations, and paid solicitors.

The Corporations Division serves as custodian of filings for foreign and domestic charters, nonprofit organizations, and other types of corporate entity activities. In addition, the division registers and renews trademarks and servicemarks.
The Professional Licensing Boards Division manages 43 occupational and professional regulatory boards. The duties include reviewing and approving applications to practice, scheduling examinations, issuing licenses, maintaining records, investigating violations, and resolution of complaints.
STATE ELECTIONS ACTIVITY
The Office of the Secretary of State supervises and monitors all activities related to officials and elections. These activities include overseeing voter registration and maintaining voter roles; training all local election officials in proper elections procedures; coordinating and monitoring all municipal, state, county and federal elections within the state of Georgia; certifying the qualifications of all candidates; and the preparation of all ballots and elections forms and materials. The office is also responsible for the certification and authorization of all election results within Georgia.
INTERNAL ADMINISTRATION
The Internal Administration Division contains the general administrative support functions of accounting, purchasing, budgeting, human resources, and information

Attached for Administrative Purposes Only
Georgia Commission on the Holocaust Georgia Real Estate Commission

Secretary of State

Assistant Secretary of State

Administration

Elections

Corporations
Professional Licensing Boards

Securities

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Secretary of State

Secretary of State
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

technology. The Administrative Procedures Section is responsible for administering the rules promulgation process pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act for the State.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
There are two agencies attached to the Secretary of State for administrative purposes. These agencies operate autonomously; however, their funding is received and their administrative support function is provided through the larger agency.
The Georgia Commission on the Holocaust takes lessons from the history of the Holocaust and uses them to help lead new generations of Georgians beyond racism and bigotry.

Through a variety of programs, the Commission fosters tolerance, good citizenship, and character development among the young people of the state.
The Georgia Real Estate Commission ensures professional competency among real estate licensees and appraisers, and promotes a fair and honest market environment for practitioners and their customers and clients in real estate transactions in Georgia.
AUTHORITY
Titles 10, 14, 21, 28, 43-45, Official Code of Georgia Annotated; Public Law 93-443, 1993; Resolution Act 11, Georgia Laws 1993.

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FY 2016 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Secretary of State
FY 2016 Program Budgets
FY 2015 Current Budget
$21,877,971 $21,877,971
85,000 $85,000 4,723,849 $4,723,849 $26,686,820

Changes $2,652,693 $2,652,693 0 $0 0 $0 $2,652,693

FY 2016 Recommendation
$24,530,664 $24,530,664
85,000 $85,000 4,723,849 $4,723,849 $29,339,513

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Increase funds for operations to meet projected expenditures.
Total Change

$9,270
20,327 873,351 $902,948

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 merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Service administered self insurance programs.
4. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.

5. Provide funds for four positions and operating expenses to prepare for the future elections.

Total Change

$12,158
24,811 (13,057)
(3,245) 259,945 $280,612

Investigations Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the laws and regulations related to professional
licenses, elections, and securities; to investigate complaints; and to conduct inspections of applicants and existing license holders. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$40,415

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2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings. 5. Create a new Investigations program and transfer 35 positions, 47 motor vehicles, and operations from
the Office Administration program. Total Change
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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings. 5. Transfer one position and operations for the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission to the
Professional Licensing Boards program. 6. Create a new Investigations program and transfer 35 positions, 47 motor vehicles, and operations from
the Office Administration program. Total Change
Professional Licensing Boards Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by supporting all
operations of Boards which license professions. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2015. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings. 5. Increase funds for operations to meet projected expenditures. 6. Transfer one position and operations for the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission from the
Office Administration program. 7. Increase funds for five call center positions and five professional licensing positions to expedite
processing and assist with complaint/compliance activities. Total Change

20,910 (25,460)
(5,898) 2,615,612 $2,645,579
$19,076 38,800
(19,584) (4,877)
(95,280) (2,615,612) ($2,677,477)
$81,485 40,619
(58,754) (13,816) 670,468
95,280 513,148 $1,328,430

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Securities

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

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

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.

5. Increase funds for operations to meet projected expenditures.

Total Change

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Georgia Commission on the Holocaust Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to present and future
generations of Georgians in order to create an awareness of the enormity of the crimes of prejudice and inhumanity. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015. Total Change

Real Estate Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for real estate brokers and
salespersons, and provide administrative support to the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board in their administration of the Real Estate Appraisal. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change

$8,792 5,501
(9,139) (2,177) 121,210 $124,187
$3,552 2,084
$5,636
$34,147 16,036 (7,405)
$42,778

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Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Corporations 1. Number of total corporation filings processed 2. Number of corporations call center calls
offered 3. Percentage of corporations call center calls
abandoned 4. Average speed of corporations call center calls
answered (in minutes) Elections 1. Number of elections 2. Number of registered voters 3. Number of training classes offered online
through E-Learn system 4. Number of E-Learn users trained

FY 2011 Actual
915,174 N/A N/A N/A
650 5,696,083
41 1,266

FY 2012 Actual
853,281 210,770
15.0% 3.4
536 5,904,789
41 1,381

FY 2013 Actual
729,465 318,256*
51.0% 15.4
528 6,175,037
64 1,464

FY 2014 Actual
742,114 479,489
31.0% 5.0
725 5,949,652
32 1,482

Office Administration 1. Number of completed investigations 2. Number of regular inspections 3. Fines collected 4. Number of audit findings

1,309 9,459 $1,375,142
1

1,355 8,866 $1,434,482
1

1,087 12,907 $2,664,550
1

988 11,258 $1,754,200
N/A

Professional Licensing Boards 1. Number of license renewals processed
2. Number of new applications processed
3. Average number of days to process new applications
4. Number of PLB call center calls offered
5. Percentage of PLB call center calls abandoned
6. Average speed of PLB call center calls answered (in minutes)
Securities 1. Fines collected
2. Number of securities investigations closed
3. Number of completed examinations of registered investment advisor firms
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Georgia Commission on the Holocaust 1. Number of docent training sessions, docent
enrichment courses, courses at local libraries, permanent Anne Frank exhibit and traveling exhibits provided 2. Total funds raised for Commission programming
Real Estate Commission 1. Percentage of all completed applications
processed within 5 business days of receipt

187,873 58,871 57
N/A N/A N/A
$3,000 N/A 29

204,095 57,920 69
480,209 28.0% 5.9
$5,321,132 146 62

192,446 56,255 93
491,107* 44.0% 21.3
$252,016 95 73

207,898 37,220 21
760,441 46.0% 13.7
$190,999 63 73

20 $50,000
98.0%

25 $25,000
99.0%

3 $27,000
98.0%

12 $69,616
96.0%

* Call center performance varied due to changes in call center software, requirements related to secure and verifiable documentation, and the addition of new lines allowing for more inbound call traffic.

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Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Archives and Records Corporations Elections Investigations Office Administration Professional Licensing Boards Securities SUBTOTAL (Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Georgia Commission on the
Holocaust Georgia Drugs and Narcotics
Agency Georgia Government
Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission Real Estate Commission SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES) Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2013 Expenditures
$4,721,513 2,034,715 7,669,413 0 5,789,779 7,075,073 784,074
$28,074,567
360,788
1,834,585
1,348,410
2,954,371 $6,498,154
$34,572,721
1,539,555 2,337,546 $3,877,101 30,695,620 $30,695,620

FY 2014 Expenditures
$0 4,769,283 10,445,179
0 5,855,728 7,855,223
773,345 $29,698,758

FY 2015 Current Budget
$0 3,815,610 5,361,157
0 5,995,705 7,632,600
654,458 $23,459,530

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$0

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$0

3,815,610

4,718,558

5,361,157

5,641,769

0

2,645,579

5,995,705

3,318,228

7,632,600

8,961,030

654,458

778,645

$23,459,530

$26,063,809

325,838 0 0
2,837,266 $3,163,104 $32,861,862
1,882,531 4,303,568 $6,186,099 26,675,763 $26,675,763

278,600 0 0
2,948,690 $3,227,290 $26,686,820
85,000 4,723,849 $4,808,849 21,877,971 $21,877,971

278,600 0 0
2,948,690 $3,227,290 $26,686,820
85,000 4,723,849 $4,808,849 21,877,971 $21,877,971

284,236 0 0
2,991,468 $3,275,704 $29,339,513
85,000 4,723,849 $4,808,849 24,530,664 $24,530,664

House Bill 287 (2013 Session) authorized the transfer of the Division of Archives and History from the Office of the Secretary of State to Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. FY 2014 expenditure information for the Division is reflected under Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.

House Bill 132 (2013 Session) authorized the transfer of the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency as an attached agency from the Office of the Secretary of State to the Department of Community Health. FY 2014 expenditure information for the Agency is reflected under the Department of Community Health.

The Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission was transferred from the Office of the Secretary of State to the State Accounting Office by Executive Order on July 1, 2013. The Georgia State Board of Accountancy was transferred from Secretary of State per House Bill 291 (2014 Session).

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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
Investigations State General 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
$0 $0
$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 $2,652,693 $2,652,693 0 $0 0 $0 $2,652,693

FY 2016 Recommendation
$24,530,664 $24,530,664
85,000 $85,000 4,723,849 $4,723,849 $29,339,513

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$902,948 0
$902,948

$943,462 3,775,096 $4,718,558

$280,612 0 0
$280,612

$5,506,769 85,000 50,000
$5,641,769

$2,645,579 $2,645,579

$2,645,579 $2,645,579

($2,677,477) 0
($2,677,477)

$3,303,228 15,000
$3,318,228

$1,328,430 0
$1,328,430

$8,147,277 813,753
$8,961,030

$124,187 0
$124,187

$728,645 50,000
$778,645

$5,636 0
$5,636
$42,778 $42,778

$264,236 20,000
$284,236
$2,991,468 $2,991,468

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State Soil and Water Conservation Commission
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The State Soil and Water Conservation Commission SRtoaltees,SRoeilspanodnsWibaitlietrieCso,annsderOvargtiaonnizCaotmionmission (SSWCC) was formed to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia. The commission's primary goal is to make Georgia a better place for its citizens through the wise use and protection of basic soil and water resources, and to achieve practical water quality goals through agricultural and urban best practices.
There are 40 Soil and Water Conservation Districts in Georgia, composed of one or several counties each; every county has at least two supervisor representatives on the District Board of Supervisors. Serving as the coordinator of the 370 District Supervisors is a commission appointed by the Governor, comprised of five supervisors from different state regions and appointed by the Governor to serve fiveyear terms. There are five commission members in all, one of whom is designated Chairman. The commission is headquartered in Athens with five regional offices, and has a professional staff whose primary duty is to serve and advance the goals of the Soil and Water Conservation Districts. The regional offices are located in Calhoun, Athens, Milledgeville, Dawson, and Statesboro.
CONSERVATION OF AGRICULTURAL WATER SUPPLIES
The Conservation of Agricultural Water Supplies program exists to assist agricultural water users in quantifying water use, conserving existing water supplies through irrigation audits, and reducing dependence on ground water and surface water supplies through

agricultural catchments. The Soil and Water Conservation Commission accomplishes these goals through agricultural water metering by installing water meters on farmers' irrigation systems to track and document water usage. This allows the commission to accurately determine state water use and obtain data to be used by policy makers and individual farmers alike in developing water conservation strategies. In addition, the commission administers farmer incentive programs designed to increase the uniformity and efficiency of agricultural irrigation systems and develop agricultural water catchments for irrigation of cropland in South Georgia.
CONSERVATION OF SOIL AND WATER RESOURCES
The Conservation of Soil and Water Resources program is intended to support landowners in protecting soil and water resources through the use of voluntary best management practices intended to meet water quality standards. Best management practices implemented by the commission and individual farmers prevent erosion and pollution on both agricultural and urban lands.
Three subprograms in the Conservation of Soil and Water Resources program address different types of land and conservation issues. The Agricultural Lands subprogram helps to reduce soil erosion and non-point source pollutants on agricultural lands; Urban Lands addresses erosion on development sites by educating developers, local

Soil and Water Conservation
Board
Executive Director
Deputy Executive Director

Administration

Water Resources and Land Use Planning

USDA Flood Control Watershed
Structures

Conservation of Agricultural Water
Supplies

Conservation of Soil and Water
Resources

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Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

governments, and erosion and sediment control professionals on best management practices; and Conservation District Education and Outreach promotes increased awareness of the importance of soil and water conservation by supplying Georgia citizens with research data, mapping systems, and soil and water resource information.
WATERSHED FLOOD CONTROL DAMS
There are 357 USDA-constructed flood control watershed dams in the State of Georgia, most of them located in the northern part of the state. This program provides for proper rehabilitation, operation and maintenance of these dams by working with federal, local, and Soil and Water District officials. Through the program, the commission helps to ensure that dams meet the Georgia Safe Dams Act standards for structural integrity, operate

efficiently to provide multi-purpose use, and ensure flood protection for nearby communities.
WATER RESOURCES AND LAND USE PLANNING
The Water Resources and Land Use Planning program exists to conduct planning activities that further the understanding of water use and to improve water management throughout the state. Through wetted acreage maps, reservoir planning, and statewide water plan efforts, the commission provides resource information to stakeholders and policy makers in the statewide water planning process.
AUTHORITY
Title 2 Chapter 6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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State Soil and Water Conservation Commission
FY 2016 Program Budgets

FY 2016 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2015 Current Budget
$2,620,072 $2,620,072
359,145 $359,145 1,497,919 $1,497,919 $4,477,136

Changes ($2,620,072)
($2,620,072) (359,145)
($359,145) (1,497,919) ($1,497,919) ($4,477,136)

FY 2016 Recommendation
$0 $0
0 $0
0 $0 $0

Commission Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources
of the State of Georgia. Recommended Change:
1. Transfer funds and eight positions to the Department of Agriculture to consolidate soil and water conservation activities. Total Change

($724,705) ($724,705)

Conservation of Agricultural Water Supplies

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to conserve ground and surface water in Georgia by increasing the uniformity and efficiency of agricultural water irrigation systems, by installing meters on sites with permits for agricultural use to obtain data on agricultural water usage, and by administering the use of federal funds to construct and renovate agricultural water catchments.

Recommended Change:

1. Transfer funds and ten positions to the Department of Agriculture to consolidate soil and water conservation activities. (Total Funds: ($1,623,127))
Total Change

($240,208) ($240,208)

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. Transfer funds and 33 positions to the Department of Agriculture to consolidate soil and water conservation activities. (Total Funds: ($1,897,082))
Total Change

($1,422,937) ($1,422,937)

U.S.D.A. Flood Control Watershed Structures Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect, maintain and provide assistance to owners of USDA
flood control structures so that they comply with the state Safe Dams Act. Recommended Change:
1. Transfer funds to the Environmental Protection Division in the Department of Natural Resources to consolidate soil and water conservation activities. Total Change

($98,502) ($98,502)

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FY 2016 Program Budgets
Water Resources and Land Use Planning Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for planning and research on water
management, erosion and sedimentation control. Recommended Change:
1. Transfer funds to the Environmental Protection Division in the Department of Natural Resources to consolidate soil and water conservation activities. Total Change

($133,720) ($133,720)

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State Soil and Water Conservation Commission
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Commission Administration 1. Percentage of state funds as compared to
agency total funds
Conservation of Agricultural Water Supplies 1. Number of agricultural water meters installed
2. Number of agricultural irrigation systems audited for application uniformity
3. Number of million gallons of potential water saved by mobile irrigation lab contracted audits
Conservation of Soil and Water Resources 1. Number of individuals certified or recertified
in erosion and sedimentation control 2. Number of erosion control plans reviewed
3. Number of agricultural acres protected and benefited by conservation plans
4. Number of citizens educated through district sponsored events
U.S.D.A. Flood Control Watershed Structures 1. Number of dams maintained
2. Average cost per linear foot of watershed dam maintained with state funding
3. Number of watershed dams rehabilitated to meet safe dam criteria and to provide continued flood control
Water Resources and Land Use Planning 1. Number of total acres metered (cumulative)
2. Number of hits on program website
3. Confidence level of monthly metering prediction tool for predicting annual water usage

FY 2011 Actual
29.0%
179 178 1,532
6,431 2,118 424,322 174,171
114 $28.00
13
633,013 N/A N/A

FY 2012 Actual
26.0%
103 206 1,121
10,075 2,707
377,045 152,239
116 $79.00
15
635,799 1,225 93.0%

* The FY2014 decline is due to decreasing federal funds for irrigation programs.

FY 2013 Actual
51.0%
73 295 618
12,156 2,905
394,027 190,510
118 $39.00
15
653,262 2,091 93.0%

FY 2014 Actual
59.0%
73 169 177*
8,264 3,313 694,301 220,538
124 $39.00
15
658,215 5,785 93.0%

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Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Commission Administration
Conservation of Agricultural Water Supplies
Conservation of Soil and Water Resources
U.S.D.A. Flood Control Watershed Structures
Water Resources and Land Use Planning
SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds
Federal Recovery Funds
Other Funds
SUBTOTAL State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2013 Expenditures
$728,300
1,460,752

FY 2014 Expenditures
$753,197
994,739

FY 2015 Current Budget
$724,705
1,623,127

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$724,705

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$0

1,623,127

0

1,932,740

1,959,883

1,897,082

1,897,082

0

205,392

98,502

98,502

98,502

0

131,777

125,553

133,720

133,720

0

$4,458,961

$3,931,874

$4,477,136

$4,477,136

$0

$4,458,961

$3,931,874

$4,477,136

$4,477,136

$0

850,491

157,441

359,145

359,145

0

82,150

0

0

0

0

975,970

1,198,934

1,497,919

1,497,919

0

$1,908,611

$1,356,375

$1,857,064

$1,857,064

$0

2,550,350

2,575,499

2,620,072

2,620,072

0

$2,550,350

$2,575,499

$2,620,072

$2,620,072

$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 ($2,620,072)
($2,620,072) (359,145)
($359,145) (1,497,919) ($1,497,919) ($4,477,136)

FY 2016 Recommendation
$0 $0
0 $0
0 $0 $0

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

($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)

$0

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Georgia Student Finance Commission
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Georgia Student Finance Commission is responsible GRoeloersg,iRaeSstpuodnesnibtiFliitnieasn,caenCdoOmrgmainssizioantion for administering student financial aid programs. The programs, which include the Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally (HOPE) Scholarship Program, GAcollege411, service-cancelable loans, financial aid consultation, and other educational scholarships and grants, are supported by lottery proceeds and state general fund appropriations. In FY 2014, the Commission disbursed over $533 million in HOPE Scholarships and other lottery funded grant and scholarship programs to more than 195,000 students.
GEORGIA HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE CORPORATION
The Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation, a nonprofit public corporation of the state, is responsible for administering a program of guaranteed educational loans to eligible students and parents in accordance with state law and the requirements of the Higher Education Act. The Corporation assists schools and lenders with minimizing loan defaults through default prevention and training programs and default aversion activities.
GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
The Georgia Student Finance Authority, a nonprofit public corporation of the state, is responsible for providing student financial aid to eligible Georgians through loan, scholarship, and grant assistance programs as prescribed by the General Assembly. In FY 2014, the Authority disbursed over $39 million in state general funds and agency revenues

to more than 43,000 students. In addition, over $22 million in lottery funds were disbursed as Low Interest Loans to more than 3,300 students.
In FY 2014, the total value of loans serviced by the Authority exceeded $384 million.
The Authority has the responsibility of performing all management, supervisory, clerical, and administrative functions required by the Corporation and the Commission. The Authority also provides administrative and operational support services at no cost to the state for the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (NPEC), which is attached for administrative purposes.
ATTACHED AGENCY
The Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (NPEC), a state regulatory agency, serves Georgia citizens by authorizing and regulating the operation of nonpublic, proprietary postsecondary colleges and schools. NPEC's primary mission is to ensure that each authorized nonpublic college or school doing business in Georgia is educationally sound and financially stable.
Additionally, NPEC oversees the management of the Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund (TGTF), which is designed to provide reimbursement or teach out arrangements for students who are attending institutions that close.

Attached for Administrative Purposes Only Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Board of Commissioners
President

Executive VP and CFO

Accounting

Loan Servicing

Enterprise Security
Strategic Research

Regulatory Management
Project Management Office

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Vice President and CIO
Information Technology

Executive VP and COO

Student and School Services

Student Aid Services

General Counsel, External
Compliance, and Procurement
Human Resources and Facilities

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AUTHORITY
Official Code of Georgia Annotated 20-3-230 et seq., 203-250 et seq., 20-3-260 et seq., and 20-3-310 et seq.

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FY 2016 Program Budgets

FY 2016 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Lottery Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2015 Current Budget
$48,858,430 633,648,020 $682,506,450
713,673 $713,673 $683,220,123

Changes $11,978,067 22,828,808 $34,806,875 0 $0 $34,806,875

FY 2016 Recommendation
$60,836,497 656,476,828 $717,313,325
713,673 $713,673 $718,026,998

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

$10,890,394 $10,890,394

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. Reduce funds to eliminate the scholarship program while continuing awards to current scholarship recipients and transfer savings to the Tuition Equalization Grant program.
Total Change

($105,000) ($105,000)

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

$108,378 $108,378

HERO Scholarship
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S. Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses and children of such members.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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HOPE Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide scholarships that reward students with financial
assistance in degree, diploma, and certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges. Recommended Change: Lottery Funds 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 13.15% to 14.27%. 3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015. 4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change
HOPE GED Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to award a $500 voucher once to each student receiving a
General Educational Development (GED) diploma awarded by the Technical College System of Georgia. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
HOPE Grant Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students seeking a diploma or certificate at
a public postsecondary institution. Recommended Change:
Other Changes 1. Increase HOPE Grant award amount by 3% (103% Factor Rate: $1,597,483). 2. Increase the award amount for Zell Miller Grants for students attending technical colleges ($465,260). 3. Utilize existing funds for the Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant to include Computer
Programming, Certified Engineer Assistant, Movie Production and Set Design, and Precision Manufacturing certificate and diploma programs ($504,980). Total Change
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:
Other Changes 1. Increase the award amount for HOPE Scholarships-Private Schools by 3% (103% Factor Rate:
$1,348,863). 2. Increase the award amount for Zell Miller Scholarships for students attending private postsecondary
institutions by 3% ($27,058). Total Change

$59,679 3,298
44,193 (40,489) $66,681
$0 $0
Yes Yes Yes $0
Yes Yes $0

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FY 2016 Program Budgets

HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate
or baccalaureate degree at an eligible public postsecondary institution. Recommended Change:
Lottery Funds 1. Increase the award amount for HOPE Scholarships-Public Schools by 3% and increase funds to meet
the projected need (103% Factor Rate: $10,050,559). Total Change
Other Changes 2. Increase the award amount for Zell Miller Scholarships for students attending public postsecondary
institutions ($1,353,982). Total Change

Low Interest Loans

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a low-interest loan program to assist with the affordability of a college education, encourage timely persistence to the achievement of postsecondary credentials, and to incentivize loan recipients to work in public service. The loans are forgivable for recipients who work in certain critical need occupations. The purpose of this appropriation is also to provide loans for students eligible under O.C.G.A. 20-3-400.2(e.1).

Recommended Change:

Lottery Funds 1. Increase funds to meet the projected need.

Total Change

Low Interest Loans for Technical Colleges Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist students with the affordability of a technical college
education. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

North Ga. Military Scholarship Grants Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend
North Georgia College and State University, thereby strengthening Georgia's Army National Guard with their membership. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to meet the projected need.
Total Change

$16,762,127 $16,762,127
Yes $0
$6,000,000 $6,000,000
$0 $0
$308,168 $308,168

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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:

State General Funds 1. Increase funds to meet the projected need.

Total Change

Other Changes 2. 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. Transfer funds from the Engineer Scholarship program ($105,000) and utilize existing funds to increase the award amount from $700 to $900 a year (Total Funds: $2,626,328).
Total Change

$362,500 $362,500
$223,239 $223,239
Yes $0
$0 $0
$105,000 $105,000

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FY 2016 Program Budgets
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize private postsecondary schools in Georgia; provide
transcripts for students who attended schools that closed; and resolve complaints. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Increase funds for a Standards Administrator position to reduce caseload for regulatory oversight.
Total Change

$6,860 5,364
(4,836)
78,000 $85,388

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Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Accel 1. Number of awards granted
2. Average dollar amount per award
3. Number of semester credit hours
Engineer Scholarship 1. Number of students awarded forgivable loans
2. Percentage of students repaying loans through service
Georgia Military College Scholarship 1. Number of students awarded scholarships
HERO Scholarship 1. Number of students receiving Helping
Educate Reservists and their Offspring (HERO) scholarships
HOPE Administration 1. Number of active registered GAcollege411.org
users 2. Number of students and parents met with for
postsecondary advising and financial counseling
HOPE GED 1. Number of students receiving the Helping
Outstanding Pupils Educationally General Education Diploma grant
HOPE Grant 1. Number of awards granted
2. Average dollar amount per award
3. Number of students receiving the HOPE Grant
HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools 1. Number of awards granted
2. Number of private school students receiving the HOPE scholarship
3. Number of private school students receiving the Zell Miller Scholarship
HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools 1. Number of awards granted
2. Average dollar amount per award
3. Number of public school students receiving the HOPE scholarship
4. Number of public school students receiving the Zell Miller Scholarship
Low Interest Loans 1. Average dollar amount of loan
2. Number of students obtaining Low Interest Loans

FY 2011 Actual
7,856 $978.00
46,688
172 44.0%
74
482
931,494 95,000
5,276
308,169 $667.31 141,887
31,799 15,354
N/A
219,772 $2,210.96
102,311 N/A
N/A N/A

FY 2012 Actual
9,030 $1,006.00
55,478
172 40.0%
74
462
836,053 96,000
3,877
166,268 $559.51
98,790
25,986 12,705
1,528
189,407 $1,729.52
92,043 10,809
$6,093.00 2,703

FY 2013 Actual
12,474 $802.00
76,490
204 33.0%
82
416
894,524 97,420
3,666
136,489 $527.00
85,228
23,329 11,338
1,662
173,179 $1,748.00
84,298 12,575
$6,273.00 3,299

FY 2014 Actual
17,322 $775.00 104,934
238 33.0%
84
384
939,250 112,151
3,510
133,167 $549.00
81,318
22,716 11,075
1,769
171,248 $1,826.00
83,684 14,031
$6,449.00 3,324

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Performance Measures

3. Percentage of students receiving loans who are also eligible to receive the Federal Pell Grant
North Ga. Military Scholarship Grants 1. Number of students awarded scholarship
North Georgia ROTC Grants 1. Number of students receiving the Reserve
Officers' Training Corps grant
Public Safety Memorial Grant 1. Number of students receiving the Public
Safety Memorial Grant
Tuition Equalization Grants 1. Average dollar amount per award
2. Number of students receiving the Tuition Equalization Grant
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Nonpublic Postsecondary Education
Commission 1. Percentage of authorized colleges and schools
that meet prescribed academic and financial standards without remediation 2. Average number of schools assigned to each full-time Standards Administrator

FY 2011 Actual
N/A
122 502
33
$324.00 36,537
68.0% 95

FY 2012 Actual
N/A
132 488
30
$302.00 34,903
82.0% 100

FY 2013 Actual
72.0%
133 478
32
$301.00 33,279
83.0% 78

FY 2014 Actual
84.0%
143 527
27
$302.00 31,843
82.0% 81

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Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Accel
Engineer Scholarship
Georgia Military College Scholarship
HERO Scholarship
HOPE Administration
HOPE GED
HOPE Grant
HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools
HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools
Low Interest Loans
Low Interest Loans for Technical Colleges
North Ga. Military Scholarship Grants
North Georgia ROTC Grants
Public 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: Federal Funds
Federal Recovery Funds
Other Funds
SUBTOTAL
Lottery Funds
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2013 Expenditures
$8,542,895 701,750
1,094,862
800,000 8,603,645 1,801,678 71,516,394 41,399,551
387,730,733
20,000,000 0
1,757,251
875,000 376,761
0 20,705,835 $565,906,355
1,024,494
$1,024,494
$566,930,849
255,012 144,466 3,673,148 $4,072,626 529,997,514 32,860,709 $562,858,223

FY 2014 Expenditures
$14,822,241
785,250
1,094,862

FY 2015 Current Budget
$10,501,645
785,250
1,094,862

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$26,059,351

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$21,392,039

1,011,500

680,250

1,203,240

1,203,240

800,000 9,202,229 1,739,590 77,679,742 41,910,924

800,000 8,374,069 1,930,296 109,059,989 47,916,330

800,000 8,374,069 1,930,296 95,052,280 45,507,526

800,000 8,440,750 1,930,296 109,059,989 47,916,330

411,941,561

446,598,286

449,537,630

463,360,413

20,000,000 0

19,000,000 10,000,000

20,000,000 10,000,000

25,000,000 10,000,000

2,000,000

2,000,000

2,308,168

2,308,168

875,000 376,761
0 21,119,952 $604,348,112

875,000 376,761 2,000,000 21,119,952 $682,432,440

1,237,500 600,000
2,000,000 21,119,952 $686,741,512

1,237,500 600,000
2,000,000 21,224,952 $717,153,927

1,051,476 $1,051,476 $605,399,588

787,683 $787,683 $683,220,123

787,683 $787,683 $687,529,195

214,228 191,258 2,104,889 $2,510,375 561,230,661 41,658,552 $602,889,213

0 0 713,673 $713,673 633,648,020 48,858,430 $682,506,450

0 0 713,673 $713,673 621,170,851 65,644,671 $686,815,522

873,071
$873,071
$718,026,998
0 0 713,673 $713,673 656,476,828 60,836,497 $717,313,325

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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 $11,978,067 22,828,808 $34,806,875 0 $0 $34,806,875

FY 2016 Recommendation
$60,836,497 656,476,828 $717,313,325
713,673 $713,673 $718,026,998

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$10,890,394 $10,890,394

$21,392,039 $21,392,039

($105,000) ($105,000)

$680,250 $680,250

$108,378 $108,378

$1,203,240 $1,203,240

$0

$800,000

$0

$800,000

$66,681 0
$66,681

$8,209,800 230,950
$8,440,750

$0

$1,930,296

$0

$1,930,296

$0

$109,059,989

$0

$109,059,989

$0

$47,916,330

$0

$47,916,330

$16,762,127 $16,762,127

$463,360,413 $463,360,413

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

$25,000,000 $25,000,000

$0

$9,000,000

0

1,000,000

$0

$10,000,000

$308,168 0
$308,168

$1,825,445 482,723
$2,308,168

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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

FY 2016 Recommendation

$362,500 $362,500

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

$223,239 $223,239

$600,000 $600,000

$0

$2,000,000

$0

$2,000,000

$105,000 $105,000

$21,224,952 $21,224,952

$85,388 $85,388

$873,071 $873,071

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Teachers Retirement System

Teachers Retirement System
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Teachers Retirement System (TRS) is a vehicle for TReoalechs,eRressRpeotinresimbielintiteSs,yasntedmOrganization collecting employee and employer contributions, investing accumulated funds, and disbursing retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries. As required by Georgia law, the system is examined on an annual basis by an independent actuarial firm that specializes in pension and retirement plans. The firm prepares a yearly valuation on the contingent assets and liabilities of the system, thus revealing its ability to meet future obligations. In addition, an independent accounting firm audits the system annually.
Administration of the system is ultimately the responsibility of the TRS Board of Trustees, while daily management of system operations is the responsibility of the executive director. The executive director is appointed by the board and serves at the pleasure of its members. The board consists of 10 members as follows:
State Auditor, ex officio State Treasurer, ex officio Two classroom teachers (both active members of
TRS but not employees of the Board of Regents) appointed by the Governor One school administrator (an active member of TRS but not an employee of the Board of Regents) appointed by the Governor One Board of Regents employee (an active member of TRS) appointed by the Board of Regents

One trustee (an active member of TRS but not an employee of the Board of Regents) appointed by the Governor
One trustee appointed by the Governor One retired TRS member elected by the trustees One Georgia citizen (who is not a TRS member and
is experienced in the investment of money) elected by the trustees
MEMBERSHIP
All individuals employed half-time or more in covered positions of the state's public school systems, regional libraries, county libraries, and regional educational service agencies are required to be TRS members as a condition of employment. Similarly, employees in covered positions of the University System of Georgia are required to be TRS members unless eligible for participation in an optional retirement plan administered by the University System's Board of Regents. Covered positions include teachers, administrators, supervisors, clerks, teacher aides, secretaries, public school nurses, and paraprofessionals. Also eligible for TRS membership are certain employees of the State Department of Education and the Technical College System of Georgia, along with public school lunchroom, maintenance, warehouse, and transportation managers and supervisors.
INVESTMENTS
TRS has its own "in-house" Investment Services Division which handles day-to-day investment transactions.

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Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

Securities lending and portfolio officers, securities and investment analysts, and investment assistants are all part of the TRS investment team. Six members of the TRS Board of Trustees, along with the executive director, comprise the Investment Committee. Committee members convene with the Chief Investment Officer of the Investment Services Division and hear recommendations from outside investment advisors at monthly meetings. Investment recommendations made by the committee require approval by the entire board.
COLA FUNDS FOR LOCAL SYSTEM RETIREES
Teachers who retired prior to July 1, 1978 from a local retirement system (Atlanta City Schools, Chatham County Schools, Fulton County Schools, and Rome City Schools) receive a post-retirement cost of living adjustment (COLA) to their monthly benefit whenever such adjustment is granted

to teachers who retire under TRS. These funds are appropriated to TRS annually.
FLOOR FUNDS FOR LOCAL SYSTEM RETIREES
Any teacher who has retired from a local retirement system (Atlanta City Schools, Chatham County Schools, Fulton County Schools, and Rome City Schools) shall receive a minimum allowance upon retirement of not less than $17.00 per month for each year of creditable service, not to exceed 40 years of service. These funds are appropriated to TRS annually.
AUTHORITY
Title 47, Chapter 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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FY 2016 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Teachers Retirement System
FY 2016 Program Budgets

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

Changes ($95,000) ($95,000) 678,991 $678,991 $583,991

FY 2016 Recommendation
$317,000 $317,000 35,035,700 $35,035,700 $35,352,700

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

($95,000) ($95,000)

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

Other Changes

1. Increase other funds for the Mid-Career Pre-retirement Campaign. (Total Funds: $10,000)

Yes

2. Increase other funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer rate for the Employees' Retirement

Yes

System. (Total Funds: $499,791)

3. Reduce other funds for experience study. (Total Funds: ($60,000))

Yes

4. Increase other funds for IT contracts ($417,700), computer software ($143,500) and

Yes

telecommunications ($8,000). (Total Funds: $569,200)

5. Reduce other funds for computer equipment (($330,000)) and training (($10,000)). (Total Funds:

Yes

($340,000))

Total Change

$0

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Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Local/Floor COLA 1. Number of individuals receiving Floor or Cost
of Living Adjustment payments 2. Percentage of on-time payments made to
retirees 3. Average monthly state-funded payment
amount per recipient
System Administration 1. Number of retirees and beneficiaries receiving
benefits 2. New retiree on-time processing rate
3. Total benefit payments made (in millions)

FY 2011 Actual
76 100.0% $755.00
92,180 91.0% $3,042

FY 2012 Actual
62 100.0% $784.00
97,323 90.0% $3,278

FY 2013 Actual
50 100.0% $791.00
101,139 85.0% $3,548

FY 2014 Actual
38 100.0% $754.00
108,100 85.0% $3,764

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

Teachers Retirement System
Department Financial Summary

FY 2013 Expenditures
$536,656
28,956,305
$29,492,961
$29,492,961

FY 2014 Expenditures
$432,123
30,552,233
$30,984,356
$30,984,356

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

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$317,000

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$317,000

35,035,700

35,035,700

$35,352,700

$35,352,700

$35,352,700

$35,352,700

28,956,305 $28,956,305
536,656 $536,656

30,552,233 $30,552,233
432,123 $432,123

34,356,709 $34,356,709
412,000 $412,000

35,035,700 $35,035,700
317,000 $317,000

35,035,700 $35,035,700
317,000 $317,000

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Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Local/Floor COLA State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
System Administration Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

Teachers Retirement System
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 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 ($95,000) ($95,000) 678,991 $678,991 $583,991

FY 2016 Recommendation
$317,000 $317,000 35,035,700 $35,035,700 $35,352,700

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

($95,000) ($95,000)

$317,000 $317,000

$678,991 $678,991

$35,035,700 $35,035,700

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Technical College System of Georgia

Technical College System of Georgia
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Quality Basic Education Act (QBE) of 1985 created a TReoclehsn,iRcaelsCpoolnlesigbeiliStyiesste,amndofOGrgeoanrgiziaation separate State Board of Postsecondary Vocational Education within the Department of Education to promote the economic growth and development of Georgia by providing leadership, direction, and state-level management of public postsecondary technical schools, programs, and services. In 1987, the new board was created as an agency separate from the Department of Education to provide guidance to public technical institutes operated by the state or by local boards of education. The board was renamed the State Board of Technical and Adult Education in 1988 to govern the newly created Department of Technical and Adult Education (DTAE). In 2008, the agency was renamed the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG).
The Department is divided into four programs: Technical Education, Adult Education, Economic Development, and Administration.
TECHNICAL EDUCATION
TCSG oversees 24 technical colleges offering more than 600 programs of technical and general institution. These programs provide opportunities for students to learn new skills or upgrade existing skills to keep pace with rapidlychanging technology and competition in a world market.
Students attending technical colleges have the option of short-term programs as well as courses of study leading to certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees. These

programs can range in duration from a few weeks to two years. The technical colleges serve approximately 144,000 students annually and produced nearly 30,000 graduates last year.
ADULT EDUCATION
The Adult Education program, through its network of 32 service delivery areas throughout the state, promotes and provides adult basic education and literacy programs, including the General Educational Diploma (GED) testing program that awards GED diplomas. The program is the primary fiscal agent for the U.S. Department of Education adult literacy funds. It is also the largest adult education provider for other state agencies and facilitates collaboration among state and local entities to improve literacy efforts for adults needing basic English literacy or specialized skills instruction.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (QUICK START)
The Economic Development program provides employee training services to new and expanding industries as well as existing industries at no cost through Quick Start. Quick Start plays a key role in the state's business recruitment and retention efforts by serving as a state training incentive. Supported by TCSG's network of technical colleges, Quick Start has provided training for new jobs in virtually every technology required by Georgia's manufacturing and service sectors.

State Board of the Technical College System
Commissioner

Technical College System Presidents

Deputy Commissioner

General Counsel

Stewardship and Development

External Affairs

Data, Planning and Research

Adult Education

Economic Development

Technical Education Administrative Services

Facilities Management

Military Affairs

Communications

International Center

Human Resources

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Technical College System of Georgia
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

ADMINISTRATION
The Administration program fulfills overall administrative roles for the central office and the 24 technical colleges. These activities include budgeting, accounting, purchasing, asset management, personnel, information

technology, research, public information, legal services, planning, and evaluation.
AUTHORITY
Title 20 of The Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Technical College System of Georgia
FY 2016 Program Budgets

FY 2016 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2015 Current Budget
$331,854,904 $331,854,904
80,482,813 $80,482,813 348,141,463 $348,141,463 $760,479,180

Changes $7,961,283 $7,961,283 0 $0 0 $0 $7,961,283

FY 2016 Recommendation
$339,816,187 $339,816,187
80,482,813 $80,482,813 348,141,463 $348,141,463 $768,440,463

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

2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 13.15% to 14.27%.
3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
Total Change

$4,537 54,061 116,629
5,365 $180,592

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statewide administrative services to support the state
workforce development efforts undertaken by the department through its associated programs and institutions. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 13.15% to 14.27%.
3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
5. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.
Total Change

$83,704 9,357
68,532 56,515 14,470 $232,578

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Technical College System of Georgia
FY 2016 Program Budgets

Quick Start and Customized Services

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote job creation and retention by developing and delivering customized workforce training for Georgia businesses during start-up, expansion, or when they make capital investments in new technology, processes, or product lines in order to remain competitive in the global marketplace.

Recommended Change:

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

2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 13.15% to 14.27%.
3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
5. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.

Total Change

Technical Education

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for workforce development through certificate, diploma, and degree programs in technical education and continuing education programs for adult learners, and to encourage both youth and adult learners to acquire postsecondary education or training to increase their competitiveness in the workplace.

Recommended Change:

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

2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 13.15% to 14.27%.
3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
5. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.

6. Increase funds for formula growth based on a 2.4% increase in square footage.

Total Change

Other Changes
7. Utilize $500,000 in savings from the merger of Moultrie Technical College and Southwest Georgia Technical College to fund personal services and operating expenses for the precision manufacturing designation at West Georgia Technical College.
Total Change

$47,040 25,460 72,437 67,766 2,747
$215,450
$1,683,719 1,208,640 2,840,847 48,418 336,702 1,214,337
$7,332,663 Yes $0

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Technical College System of Georgia
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Adult Education 1. Number of students served
2. Percentage of Georgians without a high school credential that were served by TCSG Adult Education programs
3. GED passage rate
Departmental Administration 1. Return on Investment as measured by the
economic impact of: Increase in annual earnings of Tech Ed graduates; Increase in annual earnings of GED graduates; Federal and Other Funds generated by technical colleges; Estimated earnings from jobs created and saved by Quick Start (in millions) 2. Number of requests for new reports submitted to the Data Center 3. State funds per square foot
Quick Start and Customized Services 1. Number of Quick Start projects delivered
2. Number of jobs created in Georgia with the assistance of Quick Start
3. Number of individuals successfully trained by Quick Start
4. Average support cost per project
5. Number of unique companies served through customized business and industry training at technical colleges
Technical Education 1. Two-year graduation rate of students who are
enrolled in an award program and have 12 hours and at least one vocational course in their enrollment history 2. Technical education retention rate
3. Total enrollment in credit programs

FY 2011 Actual
64,668 5.4%
61.0%
$1,153

FY 2012 Actual
60,235 5.0%
64.0%
$1,137

FY 2013 Actual
55,747 4.6%
72.0%
$1,205

119 $24.77
168 9,507 98,544* $16,149 2,445
53.6%
67.7% 195,366

101 $23.88
161 8,622 57,993 $18,568 2,844
56.0%
65.3% 156,800

105 $23.60
133 9,431 60,155 $16,844 2,932
61.0%
62.2% 151,150

* FY 2011 includes training services provided for a large scale manufacturing operation, which has since wound down.

FY 2014 Actual
47,197 3.9%
75.0% $1,171
88 $22.95
123 6,928 53,316 $17,123 3,172
62.2%
63.3% 143,658

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Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Adult Education Departmental Administration Quick Start and Customized
Services Technical Education SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Federal Recovery Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Technical College System of Georgia
Department Financial Summary

FY 2013 Expenditures
$37,652,609
8,539,632
19,250,830

FY 2014 Expenditures
$36,151,270
8,862,212
20,108,350

FY 2015 Current Budget
$39,378,058
8,788,091
23,074,241

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$39,378,058

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$39,558,650

8,788,091

9,020,669

23,074,241

23,289,691

596,181,422 $661,624,493 $661,624,493

606,200,977 $671,322,809 $671,322,809

689,238,790 $760,479,180 $760,479,180

690,453,127 $761,693,517 $761,693,517

696,571,453 $768,440,463 $768,440,463

58,862,954 2,311,643
282,880,188 $344,054,785
317,569,708 $317,569,708

61,416,088 841,440
295,242,431 $357,499,959
313,822,850 $313,822,850

80,482,813 0
348,141,463 $428,624,276
331,854,904 $331,854,904

80,482,813 0
348,141,463 $428,624,276
333,069,241 $333,069,241

80,482,813 0
348,141,463 $428,624,276
339,816,187 $339,816,187

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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 $7,961,283 $7,961,283 0 $0 0 $0 $7,961,283

FY 2016 Recommendation
$339,816,187 $339,816,187
80,482,813 $80,482,813 348,141,463 $348,141,463 $768,440,463

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$180,592 0 0
$180,592

$14,492,443 18,428,331 6,637,876
$39,558,650

$232,578 0
$232,578

$8,710,669 310,000
$9,020,669

$215,450 0 0
$215,450

$13,058,532 441,458
9,789,701 $23,289,691

$7,332,663 0 0
$7,332,663

$303,554,543 61,613,024
331,403,886 $696,571,453

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Department of Transportation
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Department of Transportation plans, constructs, DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfiTbrialintiseps,oarntadtiOonrganization maintains and improves the state's roads and bridges, and provides planning and financial support for other modes of transportation.
The majority of the Department's resources are applied to maintaining and improving the state's network of roads and bridges. Proceeds from the state's motor fuel taxes are constitutionally earmarked solely for use on Georgia's roads and bridges.
The Department is governed by a board comprised of members from each of the state's congressional districts elected by each district's state representatives and senators. The board in turn appoints a commissioner.
The Director of the Planning Division is appointed by the Governor and is subject to confirmation by the state House of Representatives and Senate Transportation Committees. The director serves during the term of the Governor by whom he or she is appointed.
PLANNING, CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS
The Department plans, maintains and improves the roads and bridges of the state highway system. Through the Planning Division, the Department develops a state transportation improvement program and state-wide strategic transportation plan. In addition, the Department performs location and environmental studies; conducts

mapping and photogrammetric surveys; acquires rights-ofway necessary to construct and maintain highways; supervises all construction and maintenance activities let to contract; ensures the quality of materials used in construction; and conducts research to improve planning and engineering methods.
The Department is also responsible for maintenance and repairs to the roads and bridges of the state highway system. The goal is to preserve the existing road network and improve its safety by programming and supervising major reconstruction and resurfacing or rehabilitation projects let to contract; performing certain heavy and specialized maintenance such as emergency repairs; making spot improvements and safety modifications; performing routine maintenance such as patching pavement, repairing shoulders, maintaining drainage, mowing rights-of-way, erecting and maintaining warning and directional signs, and inspecting roadside parks and rest areas; maintaining state welcome centers and rest areas; and issuing permits for special vehicles such as overweight carriers.
INFORMATION AND TRAVELER SERVICES
The Department provides critical information and services concerning transportation to government agencies and the public. Data collected include truck weight, traffic volume and speed. The Department also maintains an inventory of the public road system and produces the official state transportation map along with county maps.

Attached for Administrative Purposes Only
Georgia Rail Passenger Authority State Road and Tollway Authority

State Transportation Board
Commissioner

Governor Division of Planning

Office of Audits

Director Government and Legislative Relations

Deputy Commissioner

Chief Engineer

Treasurer

General Counsel Division of Admin

Division of Local Grants

Division of Engineering

Division of Intermodal

Division of Construction

Division of Permits and Operations

Division of P3 / Program Delivery

Division of Finance

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Department of Transportation

Department of Transportation
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The HEROs and the Navigator system provide critical services and information to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the state's highways. The Navigator system uses video cameras, road sensors, weather stations and other technology to collect data and control traffic. Information is then made available to the public through various outlets. HERO units respond to traffic incidents on Metro Atlanta freeways to minimize any impact on traffic flow. These units are on duty at all times patrolling routes on the interstates throughout the metropolitan Atlanta and Macon area and responding to incidents such as road debris, chemical spills, disabled vehicles and accidents.
MULTIMODAL SERVICES
The Transit subprogram provides financial and technical assistance to preserve and enhance the state's urban and rural public transit program. The subprogram administers the federal funds from the Federal Transit Administration and provides the state share for the local match.
The Airport Aid subprogram provides financial assistance to cities and counties for airport planning, construction, approach aids, maintenance, and other services as needed. It also maintains the state airport system plan; publishes a state aeronautical chart and airport directory; and lends management and technical assistance

to local governments to develop, maintain and improve air service.
The Rail subprogram acquires and rehabilitates rail lines to assure freight rail service is a safe, efficient, and viable transportation option throughout the state. This effort provides cities, counties, and municipalities the opportunity to offer an efficient transportation alternative to promote economic development in their communities.
The Ports and Waterways subprogram is responsible for the provision and maintenance of land, dikes and control works necessary for storage of dredge materials removed from the Savannah Harbor and River Navigation Channel. Navigation dredging is performed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the dredge materials are placed inside designated storage areas prepared by the department.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
The following agencies are administratively attached to the department: State Road and Tollway Authority and the Georgia Rail Passenger Authority.
AUTHORITY
Titles 6 and 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Transportation
FY 2016 Program Budgets

FY 2016 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and
Construction Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 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

Changes ($5,309,025) 17,498,793 $12,189,768 0

FY 2016 Recommendation
$9,719,452 866,576,514 $876,295,966 1,526,284,941

0 $0
0 $0 $12,189,768

66,861,369 $1,593,146,310
89,566,703 $89,566,703 $2,559,008,979

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:
Motor Fuel Funds 1. Increase funds for the I-285/GA 400 interchange project.
2. Increase funds for additional quick response contracts.
Total Change

$5,922,309 3,923,005
$9,845,314

Capital Maintenance Projects Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Capital Outlay for maintenance projects. Recommended Change:
Motor Fuel Funds 1. Transfer funds to the Routine Maintenance program for additional service agreements.
Total Change

($19,076,746) ($19,076,746)

Construction Administration

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and expand the state's transportation infrastructure by planning for and selecting road and bridge projects, acquiring rights-of-way, completing engineering and project impact analyses, procuring and monitoring construction contracts, and certifying completed projects.

Recommended Change:

Motor Fuel Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2015.
Total Change

$558,335 $558,335

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Department of Transportation

Department of Transportation
FY 2016 Program Budgets
Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, and traffic data
in accordance with state and federal law in order to provide current and accurate information for planning and public awareness needs. Recommended Change: Motor Fuel Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015. Total Change
Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to plan, construct, maintain, and improve the state's roads and
bridges; provide planning and financial support for other modes of transportation such as mass transit, airports, railroads and waterways. Recommended Change: Motor Fuel Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015. 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 4. Reduce state funds for Airport Aid grants and benefits to match anticipated federal funds. Total Change
Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Capital Outlay grants to local
governments for road and bridge resurfacing projects through the State Funded Construction Local Road Assistance Program. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change

$10,286 $10,286
$279,752 $279,752
$11,940 45,012
(14,258) (5,351,719) ($5,309,025)
$0 $0

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Department of Transportation
FY 2016 Program Budgets

Local Road Assistance Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide technical and financial assistance to local
governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

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:
Motor Fuel Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2015. Total Change

Routine Maintenance

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and adequately maintained state transportation system by inspecting roads and bridges, cataloguing road and bridge conditions and maintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and bridges. The purpose of this appropriation is also to maintain landscaping on road easements and rights-of-way through planting, litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local governments, to provide for emergency operations on state routes, and to maintain state rest areas and welcome centers.

Recommended Change:

Motor Fuel Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2015.
2. Transfer funds from the Capital Maintenance program for additional service agreements.

3. Increase funds for additional service agreements.

Total Change

Traffic Management and Control

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide by conducting traffic engineering studies for traffic safety planning, permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads, providing motorist assistance and traffic information through the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program and Intelligent Transportation System, and conducting inspections, repairs, and installations of traffic signals.

Recommended Change:

Motor Fuel Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2015.
2. Increase funds to match federal funds for traffic management and control projects.

Total Change

$0 $0
$7,152 $7,152
$734,872 19,076,746
3,947,712 $23,759,330
$115,370 2,000,000 $2,115,370

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Department of Transportation

Department of Transportation
FY 2016 Program Budgets

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund debt service payments and other finance instruments
and for operations.
Recommended Change:

Other Changes

1. Utilize existing funds of $7,639,539 in the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank program for debt

Yes

service.

2. Utilize existing funds of $1,959,408 for debt service.

Yes

3. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.

Yes

Total Change

$0

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Department of Transportation
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Capital Construction Projects 1. Percentage of construction funds authorized
on schedule per the approved State Transportation Improvement Program (Target: 80%) 2. Percentage of projects completed on budget (Target: 90%) 3. Metro Atlanta highway morning peak hour speeds (6 a.m. to 10 a.m.) on selected Key Performance Indicator corridors (Target: 40 mph)
Capital Maintenance Projects 1. Percentage of interstates meeting
maintenance standards (Target: 90%) 2. Percentage of state-owned non-interstate
roads meeting maintenance standards (Target: 90%) 3. Percentage of state-owned bridges meeting Georgia Department of Transportation standards (Target: 85%)
Construction Administration 1. Percentage of Right of Way (ROW) authorized
on schedule per the approved State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) 2. Percentage of Construction authorized on schedule per the approved STIP 3. Ratio of the Engineer's Estimate (official estimate) to the award amount
Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting 1. Percentage of miles in the public road system
inventoried (includes all roads) 2. Percentage of reports filed on time that assist
in establishing Georgia's federal funding level (Target: 100%)
Intermodal 1. Percentage of airports meeting state licensing
requirements (Target: 95%) 2. Number of transit contracts provided to sub
recipients 3. Number of track miles rehabilitated
4. Percentage of state appropriated funds used to leverage federal matching dollars for airport maintenance and improvement projects
5. Value of state funded grant awards for airport maintenance and improvement projects
Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants 1. Number of projects funded
2. ,Percentage of authorized funds expended

FY 2011 Actual
64.0%
97.4% 43.2
75.5% 73.0% 87.0%
67.0% 64.0%
N/A
22.8% 100.0%
89.0% 278 N/A
100.0%
$1,087,899
535 94.5%

FY 2012 Actual
71.0%
97.3% 41.7
75.9% 71.0% 87.0%
67.0% 71.0% 94.0%
8.7% 100.0%
88.0% 370 N/A
100.0%
$1,470,952
536 98.1%

FY 2013 Actual
74.7%
99.0% 39.0
83.0% 71.0% 86.0%
55.0% 75.0% 96.0%
71.7% 100.0%
87.0% 279 26
88.0%
$1,472,174
564 99.7%

FY 2014 Actual
69.0%
100.0% 37.3
74.0% 73.0% 89.0%
58.0% 69.0% 96.8%
35.8% 100.0%
85.0% 187 38
91.0%
$2,178,795
567 98.7%

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Department of Transportation

Department of Transportation
Performance Measures

Local Road Assistance Administration
1. Percentage of off-system projects in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program advanced/let to construction in the year programmed
2. Percentage of let local road and bridge construction projects completed on schedule
Traffic Management and Control
1. Number of fatalities (per calendar year) (Target: 41 per year reduction)
2. Number of Highway Emergency Response Operator motorist assists
3. Average Highway Emergency Response Operator response time tracked monthly (Target: 10 minutes or less)
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority
1. Percentage of Guaranteed Revenue Bonds, Reimbursement Revenue Bonds, or Grant Anticipation Revenue Bonds payment schedules reviewed prior to the 1st monthly payment (Target: 100%)
2. Number of Guaranteed Revenue Bonds, Reimbursement Revenue Bonds, or Grant Anticipation Revenue Bonds Bond payments made to State Road and Tollway Authority
3. Percentage of Guaranteed Revenue Bonds, Reimbursement Revenue Bonds, or Grant Anticipation Revenue Bonds payments made in accordance with the agreed upon payment schedule

FY 2011 Actual
54.0% 96.6% 1,250 120,535
14
N/A
N/A N/A

FY 2012 Actual
67.0% 94.6% 1,236 119,839
12
100.0%
2 100.0%

FY 2013 Actual
56.0% 73.3% 1,199 109,880
13
100.0%
2 100.0%

FY 2014 Actual
86.0% 42.9% 1,188 104,323
13
100.0%
2 100.0%

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Department of Transportation
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Airport Aid
Capital Construction Projects
Capital Maintenance Projects
Construction Administration
Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting
Departmental Administration
Economic Development Infrastructure Grants
Intermodal
Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants
Local Road Assistance Administration
Planning
Ports and Waterways
Rail
Routine Maintenance
Traffic Management and Control
Transit
SUBTOTAL (Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Payments to State Road and
Tollway Authority SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED
AGENCIES) Total Funds Less: Federal Funds
Federal Recovery Funds
Other Funds
Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL Motor Fuel Funds
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2013 Expenditures
$30,009,306 1,047,463,469
342,776,727 140,903,466
8,012,425
61,590,938 6,000,000
0 155,025,962
109,574,408
17,583,534 3,950,260 7,110,823
218,828,258 61,981,066
52,572,513 $2,263,383,155
240,260,926
$240,260,926
$2,503,644,081
1,489,494,965 14,035,567 77,380,331 96,894,434
$1,677,805,297 819,863,188 5,975,596
$825,838,784

FY 2014 Expenditures
$0
1,393,786,792
219,073,198
134,768,295
12,858,602

FY 2015 Current Budget
$0
1,193,946,605
244,129,109
151,172,428
13,147,574

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$0

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$0

1,203,791,919

1,203,791,919

225,052,363

225,052,363

151,172,428

151,730,763

13,147,574

13,157,860

59,277,975 0

67,219,569 0

67,219,569 0

67,499,321 0

76,290,457 128,795,379

82,672,078 122,470,000

82,672,078 121,669,984

77,363,053 122,470,000

105,191,567

96,597,611

96,597,611

96,597,611

16,751,860 0 0
223,867,907 94,256,754

16,947,030 0 0
224,745,465 91,401,257

16,947,030 0 0
255,395,479 93,401,257

16,954,182 0 0
248,504,795 93,516,627

0 $2,464,918,786

0 $2,304,448,726

0 $2,327,067,292

0 $2,316,638,494

243,134,602

242,370,485

242,370,485

$243,134,602

$242,370,485

$242,370,485

$2,708,053,388 $2,546,819,211 $2,569,437,777

242,370,485 $242,370,485 $2,559,008,979

1,557,013,835 2,390,888
181,013,518 153,869,326 $1,894,287,567 806,503,583
7,262,238 $813,765,821

1,593,146,310 0
89,566,703 0
$1,682,713,013 849,077,721 15,028,477
$864,106,198

1,593,146,310 0
89,566,703 0
$1,682,713,013 871,696,287 15,028,477
$886,724,764

1,593,146,310 0
89,566,703 0
$1,682,713,013 866,576,514 9,719,452
$876,295,966

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State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2016

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 ($5,309,025) 17,498,793 $12,189,768 0

FY 2016 Recommendation
$9,719,452 866,576,514 $876,295,966 1,526,284,941

0 $0
0 $0 $12,189,768

66,861,369 $1,593,146,310
89,566,703 $89,566,703 $2,559,008,979

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$9,845,314 0
0 $9,845,314

$223,238,790 925,252,699
55,300,430 $1,203,791,919

($19,076,746) 0
0 ($19,076,746)

$41,483,404 183,218,385
350,574 $225,052,363

$558,335 0
0 $558,335

$82,124,154 68,642,990
963,619 $151,730,763

$10,286 0
0 $10,286

$2,825,346 10,270,257
62,257 $13,157,860

$279,752 0
0 $279,752

$55,760,528 10,839,823
898,970 $67,499,321

($5,309,025) 0 0
($5,309,025)

$9,719,452 66,861,369
782,232 $77,363,053

State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2016

401

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

FY 2016 Recommendation

$0

$122,470,000

$0

$122,470,000

$0

$4,346,461

0

91,655,917

0

595,233

$0

$96,597,611

$7,152 0
$7,152

$2,270,378 14,683,804
$16,954,182

$23,759,330 0
0 $23,759,330

$218,339,439 25,086,452
5,078,904 $248,504,795

$2,115,370 0
0 $2,115,370

$21,871,601 46,110,542
25,534,484 $93,516,627

$0

$91,846,413

0

150,524,072

$0

$242,370,485

402

State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2016

Department of Veterans Service

Department of Veterans Service
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Department of Veterans Service serves more than DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfiVbeiltiteireasn,asnSderOvircgeanization 774,000 Georgia veterans, their dependents, and beneficiaries in all matters pertaining to veterans affairs. Since all veterans' benefits must be applied for, the major activities of the department generally consist of informing veterans and their families about available state and federal benefits and directly assisting and advising them in obtaining those benefits to which they are entitled.
VETERANS ASSISTANCE
The first priority in the Department's mission of veterans' assistance is accomplished with a claims staff, field offices, an information division and a central office. The claims staff processes claims and appeals of Georgia veterans. The 52 field offices, located throughout the state, provide direct assistance to veterans at the local level. Department field office representatives provide counsel and assistance in gathering documentation and information required to process a claim. The Information Division keeps Georgia veterans informed about issues and their possible impact. The Central Office manages and supports all administrative requirements.
STATE VETERANS NURSING HOMES
The Department operates two state veterans' nursing homes. The Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville is a 550-bed facility licensed to provide skilled nursing care to eligible Georgia war veterans. It consists of three skilled nursing care buildings and an Alzheimer's Care facility.

The Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home in Augusta is a 192-bed skilled nursing care facility located adjacent to the Georgia Regents University Hospital and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Charlie Norwood Medical Center. In addition to providing care for eligible Georgia war veterans, the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home serves as a teaching facility to acquaint medical and allied health students with medical conditions and diseases that confront the elderly.
GEORGIA VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETERIES
The Department operates two state veterans' memorial cemeteries, which are part of the nation's National Cemetery System. The Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville, which opened in 2001, will eventually be a final resting place for more than 100,000 Georgia veterans, their spouses, and their authorized dependents. The Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Glennville, which opened in March of 2008, will eventually be a final resting place for more than 36,000 Georgia veterans, their spouses, and their authorized dependents.
VETERANS EDUCATION ASSISTANCE
As the state-approving agency for the federally sponsored Veterans Education Assistance Program (GI Bill), the department is responsible for approving and supervising all institutions (including public and private schools and establishments offering on-the-job training and apprenticeship programs) in Georgia that participate in this

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403

Department of Veterans Service
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

program. In addition to approving these institutions, the Department of Veterans Service also inspects them regularly to ensure that all criteria for continued approval are met. This function is 100% federally funded and is staffed with eight employees.
GOVERNING AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The seven-member Veterans Service Board appointed by the Governor, and confirmed by the Senate, governs the

Department of Veterans Service. The day-to-day operation of the department is the responsibility of a Commissioner who is appointed by the Board for a four-year term.
AUTHORITY
Article IV, Section V, Paragraph I, The Constitution of the State of Georgia; Title 38 Chapter 4, Official Code of Georgia Annotated; Chapter 36, Title 38, United States Code.

404

State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2016

Department of Veterans Service

FY 2016 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Department of Veterans Service
FY 2016 Program Budgets

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

Changes $308,317 $308,317 (343,289)
($343,289) (77,289)
($77,289) ($112,261)

FY 2016 Recommendation
$20,809,518 $20,809,518
15,921,280 $15,921,280
4,339,080 $4,339,080 $41,069,878

Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate, manage, and supervise all aspects of department
operations to include financial, public information, personnel, accounting, purchasing, supply, mail, records management, and information technology. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.
Total Change

$21,334 9,379
6,114
2,822 $39,649

Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the interment of eligible Georgia Veterans who
served faithfully and honorably in the military service of our country. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Service administered self insurance programs.
3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
4. Transfer funds from the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes program for two positions.
5. Remove one-time funds for pre-design expenses for cemetery expansion.
6. Transfer funds from the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home program to cover one-time design expenses for cemetery expansion. Total Change

$11,769 824
5,796
82,000 (35,000) 184,000
$249,389

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. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 13.15% to 14.27%.

$50,426

State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2016

405

Department of Veterans Service
FY 2016 Program Budgets

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($13,320) and retiree health benefits ($31,620).
4. Transfer funds to the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery for two positions. (Total Funds: ($211,652))
5. Transfer funds to the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery program to cover one-time design expenses for cemetery expansion. (Total Funds: ($474,926)) Total Change

Veterans Benefits

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve Georgia's veterans, their dependents, and survivors in all matters pertaining to veterans' benefits by informing the veterans and their families about veterans' benefits, and directly assisting and advising them in securing the benefits to which they are entitled.

Recommended Change:

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

2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
Total Change

49,231 44,940 (82,000) (184,000) ($121,403)
$91,019 40,876 8,787
$140,682

406

State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2016

Department of Veterans Service

Department of Veterans Service
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Administration 1. Number of payments processed
2. Percentage of payments processed electronically
3. Agency turnover rate
Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery 1. Total interments per year
2. State cost per interment
3. Percentage of graves marked timely (Veterans Affairs standard 95% in 60 days or less)
Veterans Benefits 1. Number of veterans in Georgia (per calendar
year) 2. Total veterans compensation and pension
dollars into Georgia (in millions per calendar year) 3. Veterans compensation and pension dollars per Georgia veteran (per calendar year)

FY 2011 Actual
1,789 31.0% 12.8%
303 $1,877.00
98.4%

FY 2012 Actual
2,161 56.0% 13.6%
304 $1,785.00
98.5%

773,858 $1,723
$2,226.00

773,337 $2,135
$2,761.00

FY 2013 Actual
2,129 69.0%
9.3%
401 $1,209.00
97.9%
776,205 $2,090
$2,693.00

FY 2014 Actual
2,200 70.0% 10.0%
342 $1,459.00
90.9%
774,464 $2,482
$3,205.00

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407

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Administration
Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Augusta
Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Milledgeville
Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes
Veterans Benefits
SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds
Other Funds
SUBTOTAL State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Department of Veterans Service
Department Financial Summary

FY 2013 Expenditures
$1,474,015
717,290

FY 2014 Expenditures
$1,564,023
652,631

FY 2015 Current Budget
$1,758,956
732,701

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$1,813,956

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$1,798,605

855,701

982,090

10,515,353

12,415,292

0

0

0

16,011,247

18,260,206

0

0

0

0

0

27,805,249

27,507,249

27,263,268

7,130,380 $35,848,285 $35,848,285

7,588,012 $40,480,164 $40,480,164

10,885,233 $41,182,139 $41,182,139

11,005,233 $41,182,139 $41,182,139

11,025,915 $41,069,878 $41,069,878

15,019,846 1,338,732
$16,358,578 19,489,707
$19,489,707

16,957,858 3,429,128
$20,386,986 20,093,178
$20,093,178

16,264,569 4,416,369
$20,680,938 20,501,201
$20,501,201

16,264,569 4,416,369
$20,680,938 20,501,201
$20,501,201

15,921,280 4,339,080
$20,260,360 20,809,518
$20,809,518

408

State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2016

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 $308,317 $308,317 (343,289)
($343,289) (77,289)
($77,289) ($112,261)

FY 2016 Recommendation
$20,809,518 $20,809,518
15,921,280 $15,921,280
4,339,080 $4,339,080 $41,069,878

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$39,649 $39,649

$1,798,605 $1,798,605

$249,389 0
$249,389

$804,086 178,004
$982,090

($121,403) (343,289) (77,289)
($541,981)

$11,808,352 13,115,836 2,339,080
$27,263,268

$140,682 0 0
$140,682

$6,398,475 2,627,440 2,000,000
$11,025,915

State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2016

409

State Board of Workers' Compensation
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

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WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW
Most Georgia employees are covered by the state's workers' compensation law. Since passage of this law, employees may now gain benefits from employers when injured on the job. The law ensures employees certain benefits paid to them as a result of on-the-job injuries. The same law also provides employers with a form of limited liability from these injuries.
The state's workers' compensation law applies to all employers that have at least three full-time, part-time, or seasonal employees. Some categories of workers are exempt, however, including federal employees, railroad workers, farmers, domestic servants, business partners, independent contractors, and some corporate officers.
The state created the State Board of Workers' Compensation to oversee the workers' compensation law. The board may create rules, regulations, and policies to enforce this area of law. The board is also vested with the responsibility of conducting training seminars that educate employers, employees, insurers, self-insurers, physicians, and rehabilitation suppliers about workers' compensation law changes and other related issues.
If either the employer or an employee involved in a workers' compensation claim wishes to contest the facts involved in the case, an administrative law judge under the board or a board mediator may be used to settle the issue.

Either party disagreeing with this ruling may appeal the decision through the appellate division, state superior or appellate courts; however, that avenue may only be used to debate points of law, not facts of a case.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
The board consists of three directors, one of whom is the chair, and all are appointed by the Governor. The directors promulgate workers' compensation regulations and develop workers' compensation policy. They also hear appeals of administrative law judges' decisions and render rulings on appeals, as well as approve and submit budget requests for the agency.
The executive director/chief operating officer oversees the operations of the board. The executive director also provides management supervision, makes presentations to various groups as requested, assists the directors as needed, and acts as peer review of medical services.
The Alternative Dispute Resolution Division mediates appropriate issues, issues orders, and makes presentations to various groups as requested.
The Appellate Division researches cases that are appealed to the board, recommends appropriate action, receives and processes documents regarding appealed cases, and sets calendars for appellate hearings.

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State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2016

State Board of Workers' Compensation

State Board of Workers' Compensation
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Claims Processing Division includes data entry, documents processing, and file room units. These units are responsible for coding and quality input of claims data, processing correspondence, and coordinating the transfer, retention, and destruction of all claims files.
The Enforcement Division investigates incidents of noncompliance and incidents alleging fraud, maintains information on employers' insurance coverage, and makes presentations to various groups regarding fraud/compliance.
The Legal Division is responsible for conducting hearings in contested cases and ruling on motions. The Division schedules and holds hearings for those claims in which an evidentiary hearing was requested by a party, or in cases where mediation conference was either inappropriate or did not result in resolution of the pending issues.

The Managed Care and Rehabilitation Division processes requests for rehabilitation services, performs quality assurance reviews of rehabilitation suppliers, holds conferences to resolve disputes, reviews and approves rehabilitation plans, reviews applications of managed care organizations, and registers rehabilitation suppliers.
The Settlements Division reviews and processes stipulated settlements, and requests for advances.
The Information Technology Services Division provides innovative contemporary and accessible technology in computing, media, telephone services, and training to enable staff to meet their goals as a state agency.
AUTHORITY
Chapter 9 of Title 34, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2016

411

State Board of Workers' Compensation
FY 2016 Program Budgets

FY 2016 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2015 Current Budget
$22,529,716 $22,529,716
523,832 $523,832 $23,053,548

Changes ($231,974) ($231,974) (150,000) ($150,000) ($381,974)

FY 2016 Recommendation
$22,297,742 $22,297,742
373,832 $373,832 $22,671,574

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:
State General Funds 1. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Transfer funds from the Board Administration program to properly align budget with expenditures.
Total Change
Other Changes 5. Reduce other funds to reflect other funds received. (Total Funds: ($150,000))
Total Change

$189,858 91,333 7,162
150,000 $438,353
Yes $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. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2015.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in Teamworks billings.
5. Reduce the payment to the Office of the State Treasurer from $4,728,320 to $4,152,893.
6. Transfer funds to the Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws program to properly align budget with expenditures. Total Change

$33,809 17,510
1,072
2,709 (575,427) (150,000)
($670,327)

412

State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2016

State Board of Workers' Compensation

State Board of Workers' Compensation
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws 1. Percentage of cases disposed of within 60
days of the hearing date 2. Percentage of cases successfully resolved
through mediation 3. Number of mediations held
Board Administration 1. Number of payments processed 2. Employee turnover rate

FY 2011 Actual
88.0% 81.0% 2,022
1,771 0.0%

FY 2012 Actual
89.6% 78.0% 2,260
1,784 0.0%

FY 2013 Actual
91.0% 82.0% 2,170
1,796 21.0%

FY 2014 Actual
90.0% 81.0% 2,755
1,626 16.0%

State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2016

413

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Administer the Workers'
Compensation Laws Board Administration SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

State Board of Workers' Compensation
Department Financial Summary

FY 2013 Expenditures
$11,310,370

FY 2014 Expenditures
$11,920,183

FY 2015 Current Budget
$12,444,175

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$12,444,175

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$12,732,528

5,648,305 $16,958,675 $16,958,675

5,792,989 $17,713,172 $17,713,172

10,609,373 $23,053,548 $23,053,548

10,609,373 $23,053,548 $23,053,548

9,939,046 $22,671,574 $22,671,574

523,832 $523,832 16,434,843 $16,434,843

343,832 $343,832 17,369,340 $17,369,340

523,832 $523,832 22,529,716 $22,529,716

523,832 $523,832 22,529,716 $22,529,716

373,832 $373,832 22,297,742 $22,297,742

414

State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2016

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 ($231,974) ($231,974) (150,000) ($150,000) ($381,974)

FY 2016 Recommendation
$22,297,742 $22,297,742
373,832 $373,832 $22,671,574

Changes

FY 2016 Recommendation

$438,353 (150,000) $288,353

$12,424,175 308,353
$12,732,528

($670,327) 0
($670,327)

$9,873,567 65,479
$9,939,046

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415

Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
FY 2016 Program Budgets

Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Recovery Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL RECOVERY FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2015 Current Budget
$960,280,975 156,679,813
$1,116,960,788 18,260,833
$18,260,833 $1,135,221,621

Changes $92,851,058 (19,902,536) $72,948,522 0 $0 $72,948,522

FY 2016 Recommendation
$1,053,132,033 136,777,277
$1,189,909,310 18,260,833
$18,260,833 $1,208,170,143

GO Bonds Issued
Recommended Change:
State General Funds
1. Transfer funds from GO Bonds New to GO Bonds Issued to reflect the issuance of new bonds. (Total Funds: $98,758,085)
Total Change
Motor Fuel Funds
1. Transfer funds from GO Bonds New to GO Bonds Issued to reflect the issuance of new bonds. (Total Funds: $98,758,085)
2. Reduce motor fuel funds for debt service to reflect projected need.
Total Change
Other Changes
3. Redirect $1,000,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY 2012 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the Capital Outlay Program Regular (HB 78, Bond 379.301) to be used for the FY 2016 Capital Outlay Program Regular for local school construction, statewide.
4. Redirect $1,199,842 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY 2013 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the Capital Outlay Program Growth (HB 742, Bond #2) to be used for the FY 2016 Capital Outlay Program Regular for local school construction, statewide.
5. Redirect $1,463,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY 2012 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the Capital Outlay Program Regular Advance (HB 78, Bond 379.303) to be used for the FY 2016 Capital Outlay Program Regular for local school construction, statewide.
6. Redirect $2,148,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY 2014 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the Capital Outlay Program Regular (HB 106, Bond 362.301) to be used for the FY 2016 Capital Outlay Program Regular for local school construction, statewide.
7. Redirect $202,527 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY 2013 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the Capital Outlay Program Regular Advance (HB 742, Bond #3) to be used for the FY 2016 Capital Outlay Program Regular for local school construction, statewide.
8. Redirect $350,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY 2014 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the Capital Outlay Program Low Wealth (HB 106, Bond 362.303) to be used for the FY 2016 Capital Outlay Program Low-Wealth for local school construction, statewide.
9. Redirect $7,536,631 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY 2013 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the Capital Outlay Program Regular (HB 742, Bond #1) to be used for the FY 2016 Capital Outlay Program Regular for local school construction, statewide.
Total Change

$96,832,485 $96,832,485
$1,925,600 (19,902,536) ($17,976,936)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
$0

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Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking

Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
FY 2016 Program Budgets
GO Bonds New Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Transfer funds from GO Bonds New to GO Bonds Issued to reflect the issuance of new bonds. (Total
Funds: ($98,758,085)) 2. Increase funds for debt service.
Total Change Motor Fuel Funds 3. Transfer funds from GO Bonds New to GO Bonds Issued to reflect the issuance of new bonds. (Total
Funds: ($98,758,085)) Total Change

($96,832,485) 92,851,058
($3,981,427)
($1,925,600) ($1,925,600)

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Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources GO Bonds Issued GO Bonds New SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Recovery Funds Prior Year State Funds SUBTOTAL Motor Fuel Funds State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2013 Expenditures
$909,509,104
86,325,062
$995,834,166
$995,834,166

FY 2014 Expenditures
$993,362,596
88,792,787
$1,082,155,383
$1,082,155,383

FY 2015 Current Budget
$1,036,463,536
98,758,085
$1,135,221,621
$1,135,221,621

FY 2016 Agency Request
Total
$1,036,463,536

FY 2016 Governor's Recommendation
$1,115,319,085

98,758,085

92,851,058

$1,135,221,621 $1,208,170,143

$1,135,221,621 $1,208,170,143

16,456,399 74,692,241 $91,148,640 97,653,909 807,031,617 $904,685,526

17,683,460 49,610,537 $67,293,997 124,158,039 890,703,347 $1,014,861,386

18,260,833 0
$18,260,833 156,679,813 960,280,975 $1,116,960,788

18,260,833 0
$18,260,833 156,679,813 960,280,975 $1,116,960,788

18,260,833 0
$18,260,833 136,777,277 1,053,132,033 $1,189,909,310

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Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking

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

FY 2015 Current Budget
$960,280,975 156,679,813
$1,116,960,788 18,260,833
$18,260,833 $1,135,221,621

Changes $92,851,058 (19,902,536) $72,948,522 0 $0 $72,948,522

FY 2016 Recommendation
$1,053,132,033 136,777,277
$1,189,909,310 18,260,833
$18,260,833 $1,208,170,143

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419

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
FY 2016 Program Budgets

Bond Projects

Term

Authorized Principal

Debt Service

New Projects Recommended by Policy Area

Educated Georgia

State Board of Education / Department of Education

1. Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction,

statewide.

20

2. Capital Outlay Program - Low-Wealth for local school construction,

statewide.

20

3. Capital Outlay Program - Additional Project Specific Low Wealth for

local school construction.

20

4. Purchase 259 school buses, local school districts, statewide.

10

5. Purchase vocational equipment, statewide.

5

6. Facility improvements and repairs at the State Schools, multiple

locations.

20

7. Building construction at the FFA/FCCLA Center, Covington, Newton

County.

20T

8. Facility major repairs, improvements, renovations, and equipment at

Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS)

program facilities, statewide.

20

Subtotal Department of Education

Board of Regents, University System of Georgia

1. Facility major improvements and renovations, statewide.

20

2. Equipment for the new Science Learning Center, University of Georgia,

Athens, Clarke County.

5T

3. Construction of an addition and renovation, and equipment, Schwob

Library, Columbus State University, Columbus, Muscogee County.

20

4. Construction of the historic Beeson Hall renovation, Georgia College &

State University, Milledgeville, Baldwin County.

20

5. Construction of the new science and technology facility, Savannah

State University, Savannah, Chatham County.

20T

6. Design and construction of the Business Learning Community - Phase

II, University of Georgia, Athens, Clarke County.

20T

7. Design, construction, and equipment for the Center for Molecular

Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, Clarke County.

20T

8. Design of academic core renovations, Clayton State University, Morrow,

Clayton County.

5

9. Design of facility expansion for instructional labs and student learning,

Georgia Perimeter College, Alpharetta, Fulton County.

5

10. Design of the renovation and expansion of the Biology Building,

University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Carroll County.

5

11. Construction of a truck driving pad at the Military Academic and

Training Center, Middle Georgia State College, Warner Robins, Houston

County.

20

12. Design, construction, and equipment for the new Interdisciplinary

Academic Building, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Bulloch

County.

20

13. Purchase equipment for the Georgia Film Academy, multiple locations.

5

14. Construction of new Villa Rica Public Library, Georgia Public Library

System, Villa Rica, Carroll County.

20

15. Facility repairs and sustainment, Georgia Public Telecommunications

Commission, Atlanta, Fulton County.

5T

16. Replace transmitter site monitoring and remote control system,

Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission, multiple locations.

5T

17. Purchase equipment and fund GRA R&D infrastructure, Georgia

Research Alliance, multiple locations.

5T

$188,790,000 31,500,000 5,945,000 20,000,000 3,000,000 800,000 9,500,000
12,000,000 $271,535,000
$60,000,000 3,300,000 6,340,000 9,100,000
16,000,000 43,135,000 17,000,000
1,400,000 500,000
1,900,000
1,500,000
33,600,000 4,000,000 1,500,000 350,000 270,000
11,500,000

$16,160,424 2,696,400 508,892 2,656,000 694,200 68,480 862,600
1,027,200 $24,674,196
$5,136,000 763,620 542,704 778,960
1,452,800 3,916,658 1,543,600
323,960 115,700 439,660
128,400
2,876,160 925,600 128,400 80,990 62,478
2,661,100

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General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
FY 2016 Program Budgets

Bond Projects
18. GRU / GRHealth related facility improvements, Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute, Warm Springs, Meriwether County.
Subtotal Board of Regents, University System of Georgia

Technical College System of Georgia 1. Equipment for the new Health Services Center, Middle Georgia
Technical College, Warner Robins, Houston County. 2. Equipment for the renovation of Building 2, Southeastern Technical
College, Swainsboro, Emanuel County. 3. Equipment for the nursing expansion of Building C, Southwest Georgia
Technical College, Thomasville, Thomas County. 4. Equipment for the welding and computer information systems facility
expansion, Okefenokee Technical College, Waycross, Ware County. 5. Facility major improvements and renovations, statewide.
6. World class lab equipment and renovations, multiple locations.
7. Purchase Quick Start equipment, statewide.
Subtotal Technical College System of Georgia

Total: Educated Georgia

Healthy Georgia

Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities 1. Design, construction, and equipment for a new treatment mall facility
at the Cook Building, Milledgeville, Baldwin County. 2. Emergency generator upgrades and improvements, multiple locations.
3. Facility major improvements and renovations, statewide
Subtotal Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities

Department of Human Services 1. Construction of the new Human Services Building, Lawrenceville,
Gwinnett County. Subtotal Department of Human Services

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency 1. Facility major improvements and renovations,
Meriwether County, match federal funds. Subtotal Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency

Warm

Springs,

Department of Public Health 1. Implementation of a new Clinical Billing Information Technology
System, Atlanta, Fulton County. 2. Replacement of second chiller at the Decatur Lab, Decatur, DeKalb
County. 3. Replacement of walk-in coolers at the Decatur Lab, Decatur, DeKalb
County. Subtotal Department of Public Health

Total: Healthy Georgia

Safe Georgia

Department of Corrections 1. Emergency repairs, sustainment, and equipment, statewide. 2. Implement cell phone interdiction measures, multiple locations. 3. Facility hardening, multiple locations. 4. Locking controls and perimeter detection improvements, statewide.

Term 20T
5T 5T 5T 5T 20T 5T 5T
20 20 20
20
20T
5 20 20
5 5 20 5

Authorized Principal

Debt Service

20,900,000 $232,295,000

1,897,720 $23,774,510

$3,080,000
790,000
155,000
500,000 2,855,000 12,500,000 2,500,000 $22,380,000
$526,210,000

$712,712
182,806
35,867
115,700 259,234 2,892,500 578,500 $4,777,319
$53,226,025

$3,200,000 1,910,000 2,350,000
$7,460,000
$28,550,000 $28,550,000
$1,500,000 $1,500,000
$9,300,000 400,000 300,000
$10,000,000 $47,510,000

$273,920 163,496 201,160
$638,576
$2,443,880 $2,443,880
$136,200 $136,200
$2,152,020 34,240 25,680
$2,211,940 $5,430,596

$3,500,000 1,500,000 6,800,000 5,510,000

$809,900 347,100 582,080
1,275,014

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General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
FY 2016 Program Budgets

Bond Projects
5. Major repairs, renovations and improvements, statewide. 6. Purchase 112 replacement vehicles, statewide. Subtotal Department of Corrections
Department of Defense 1. Facility sustainment and repairs, statewide, match federal funds. 2. Site improvements at armories, multiple locations, match federal funds. 3. Facility renovation and equipment for a Georgia National Guard Youth
Challenge Academy, Milledgeville, Baldwin County. Subtotal Department of Defense
Department of Driver Services 1. Replacement of 10 vehicles, statewide. 2. Purchase facility, Atlanta, Fulton County. Subtotal Department of Driver Services
Georgia Bureau of Investigation 1. Design and construction of the expansion of GBI Headquarter's morgue
facility, Decatur, DeKalb County. 2. Design of the new Savannah Crime Lab, Savannah, Chatham County. 3. Facility major improvements and renovations, multiple locations. 4. Facility repairs and sustainment, statewide. 5. Replacement of 25 investigative vehicles, statewide. 6. Purchase 2 vehicles for Child Fatality Review Group, Decatur, DeKalb
County. Subtotal Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Department of Juvenile Justice 1. Facility repairs and sustainment, statewide. 2. Facility major improvements and renovations, statewide. 3. Security upgrades and enhancements, statewide. 4. Equipment for the renovation and improvements of former GDC facility
to construct RYDC, Dawson, Terrell County. 5. Construction of renovation and improvements to former GDC facility to
construct 56-bed RYDC, Cadwell, Laurens County. 6. New laundry facilities at DeKalb County RYDC and Martha Glaze
(Clayton County) RYDC. Subtotal Department of Juvenile Justice
State Board of Pardons & Paroles 1. Replacement of 34 vehicles, statewide. Subtotal State Board of Pardons & Paroles
Department of Public Safety 1. Purchase 187 fully equipped law enforcement pursuit vehicles,
statewide. 2. Purchase 10 fully equipped law enforcement pursuit vehicles, Motor
Carrier Compliance Division, statewide. 3. Communications equipment for vehicles, statewide. 4. Facility sustainment and repair, statewide. 5. Purchase portable scales, Motor Carrier Compliance Division, statewide. 6. Replace and upgrade Capitol Hill facility security equipment, Atlanta,
Fulton County. 7. Facility repairs, renovations, and construction, Georgia Public Safety
Training Center, Forsyth, Monroe County. 8. Instructional equipment upgrades, Georgia Public Safety Training
Center, Forsyth, Monroe County.

Term 20 5
5 20 20
5 20
20 5 20 5 5 5
5 20 20 5 20 20
5
5 5 5 5 5 5 20 5

Authorized Principal
10,485,000 2,560,000
$30,355,000

Debt Service
897,516 592,384 $4,503,994

$500,000 460,000
6,000,000 $6,960,000

$115,700 39,376
513,600 $668,676

$195,000 2,300,000 $2,495,000

$45,123 196,880 $242,003

$6,680,000 1,100,000 360,000 1,270,000 1,600,000
50,000 $11,060,000
$2,930,000 2,060,000 6,145,000
500,000
15,600,000
1,500,000 $28,735,000
$765,000 $765,000

$571,808 254,540 30,816 293,878 370,240
11,570 $1,532,852
$678,002 176,336 526,012
115,700
1,335,360
128,400 $2,959,810
$177,021 $177,021

$7,815,000
455,000 2,320,000
375,000 370,000
190,000
1,940,000
190,000

$1,808,391
105,287 536,848
86,775 85,618
43,966
166,064
43,966

422

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General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
FY 2016 Program Budgets

Bond Projects
9. Replacement of vehicle maintenance equipment, Georgia Public Safety Training Center, Forsyth, Monroe County.
Subtotal Department of Public Safety
Total: Safe Georgia
Responsible & Efficient Government
State Accounting Office 1. Upgrade TeamWorks Human Capital Management system, Atlanta,
Fulton County. Subtotal State Accounting Office
Department of Banking and Finance 1. Purchase 22 replacement vehicles. Subtotal Department of Banking and Finance
Office of Planning and Budget 1. Modernize budget systems, Atlanta, Fulton County. Subtotal Office of Planning and Budget
State Properties Commission
Georgia Building Authority 1. Demolition of Archives building for site of new Judicial Center, Atlanta,
Fulton County. 2. Facility improvements and renovations, statewide. 3. Completion of the Capitol Hill access control system, Atlanta, Fulton
County. Subtotal Georgia Building Authority
Department of Labor 1. Condition assessment and repairs of central office complex and parking
deck, Atlanta, Fulton County. 2. Facility repairs and improvements, multiple locations. Subtotal Department of Labor
Total: Responsible & Efficient Government
Growing Georgia
Department of Agriculture 1. Design and construction of wholesale cooler warehouse, Forest Park,
Clayton County. 2. Purchase of 17 vehicles and 2 mobile test labs, statewide. Subtotal Department of Agriculture
Department of Community Affairs 1. Funding for reservoirs, multiple locations. Subtotal Department of Community Affairs
Georgia Environmental Finance Authority 1. State Funded Water and Sewer Construction Loan Program, statewide. 2. Federal State Revolving Fund Match, Clean and Drinking Water
Programs, statewide, match federal funds. Subtotal Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

Term 5
5 5 5
20 20 5
20 20
20T 5
20T 20 20

Authorized Principal

Debt Service

245,000 $13,900,000
$94,270,000

56,693 $2,933,608
$13,017,964

$2,500,000 $2,500,000
$400,000 $400,000
$2,000,000 $2,000,000

$578,500 $578,500
$92,560 $92,560
$462,800 $462,800

$6,500,000 5,000,000 1,425,000
$12,925,000
$475,000 775,000
$1,250,000
$19,075,000

$556,400 428,000 329,745
$1,314,145
$40,660 66,340
$107,000
$2,555,005

$9,000,000 500,000
$9,500,000
$7,010,000 $7,010,000
$10,000,000 10,000,000
$20,000,000

$817,200 115,700
$932,900
$636,508 $636,508
$856,000 856,000
$1,712,000

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General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
FY 2016 Program Budgets

Bond Projects

Term

Authorized Principal

Debt Service

Georgia World Congress Center Authority

[Bonds appropriated to Department of Economic Development]

1. Design and construction of Centennial Plaza, Atlanta, Fulton County.

20T

2. Construction of structured parking facilities, Atlanta, Fulton County.

20T

Subtotal Georgia World Congress Center Authority

Georgia Forestry Commission

1. Replacement of firefighting equipment, statewide.

10

2. Facility major improvements and renovations, statewide.

20

Subtotal Georgia Forestry Commission

Department of Natural Resources

1. Replacement of 31 vehicles with equipment for law enforcement use,

statewide.

5

2. Facility major improvements and renovations, statewide.

20T

3. Miscellaneous new construction, statewide, match federal funds.

20T

4. Land acquisition for Wildlife Management Areas and Parks, multiple

locations, match federal and private funds.

20T

5. Purchase 1 new helicopter.

5

6. Rehabilitation of flood control structure, Hamilton, Harris County.

20

Subtotal Department of Natural Resources

Jekyll Island State Park Authority

1. Construction and equipment for the Youth and Learning Center, Jekyll

Island, Glynn County.

20T

Subtotal Jekyll Island State Park Authority

Total: Growing Georgia

Mobile Georgia

Department of Transportation

1. Dike improvements along the Savannah River, Savannah, Chatham

County, and on Georgia owned land in Jasper County, SC, match federal

funds.

20

Subtotal Department of Transportation

Total: Mobile Georgia

Total: State General Funds

Total: State Funds - New

5-Year Bonds 5-Year Taxable Bonds
10-Year Bonds 20-Year Bonds 20-Year Taxable Bonds Total FY2016 Bonds Total Bond Projects

$2,000,000 23,000,000 $25,000,000
$4,000,000 460,000
$4,460,000

$181,600 2,088,400 $2,270,000
$531,200 39,376
$570,576

$950,000 19,330,000
4,520,000
4,500,000 5,000,000 3,000,000 $37,300,000

$219,830 1,755,164
410,416
408,600 1,157,000
256,800 $4,207,810

$5,000,000 $5,000,000
$108,270,000

$454,000 $454,000
$10,783,794

$4,665,000 $4,665,000
$4,665,000
$800,000,000
$800,000,000
$62,815,000 38,945,000 24,000,000
488,990,000 185,250,000 $800,000,000 $800,000,000

$399,324 $399,324
$399,324
$85,412,708
$85,412,708
$14,535,391 9,011,873 3,187,200
41,857,544 16,820,700 $85,412,708 $85,412,708

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Appendices

Appendices

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Statement of Financial Condition

Statement of Financial Condition

Statement of Financial Condition
ASSETS:
Cash and Cash Equivalents Investments Accounts Receivable Prepaid Expenditures Inventories Other Assets Amount to be Provided for Retirement of General Obligation Bonds
Total Assets
LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY:
Liabilities: Accounts Payable Encumbrances Undrawn Appropriation Allotment Undistributed Local Government Sales Tax Deferred Revenue General Obligation Bonds Payable Other Liabilities
Total Liabilities
Fund Balances (Reserved): Colleges and Universities Revenue Shortfall Reserve Lottery for Education Guaranteed Revenue Debt Common Reserve Fund Tobacco Settlement Funds Medicaid Reserves Motor Fuel Tax Funds Self Insurance Trust Fund Federal Financial Assistance State Revenue Collections Inventories Debt Service Unissued Debt Other Reserves
Total
Undesignated: Surplus (Deficit) Deficit Lottery for Education Tobacco Settlement Funds
Total Fund Equity
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY

June 30, 2013

June 30, 2014

$4,046,433,596 1,017,728,446 5,733,281,622 33,705,145 46,033,824 14,954,929 8,653,160,000

$4,524,865,742 1,181,035,336 6,412,708,236 36,091,499 44,714,083 1,948,956 8,763,845,000

$19,545,297,561 $20,965,208,851

$1,447,062,595 3,714,809,981 829,965,470 4,300,000 389,537,361 8,653,160,000 273,749,167
$15,312,584,574

$1,242,179,578 3,990,594,181 1,228,191,795 3,700,000 340921865.91 8,763,845,000 412,802,008
$15,982,234,427

$405,199,084 900,282,684 734,007,133 54,003,250 87,071,912 10,355,439
1,222,256,051 103,936,528 54,836,562 25,427,894 38,963,980 30,555,574 44,510,956 485,483,602
$4,196,890,649

$378,186,436 1,054,513,514
811,638,465 54,003,250 27,230,511 2,567,747
1,261,063,015 107,928,830 63,939,810 28,627,872 37,866,601 138,809,583 41,974,414 934,798,256
$4,943,148,303

$35,437,262 385,077
$4,232,712,987

$38,830,195 995,927
$4,982,974,424

$19,545,297,561 $20,965,208,851

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State Expenditure Projections

State Expenditure Projections
(In Million of Dollars)
AFY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019

Education Early Care and Learning Education Board of Regents Student Finance Commission Technical College System of Georgia
Subtotal

$55.5 8,080.9 1,944.5
55.5 331.9 $10,468.2

$55.5 8,494.4 1,939.3
60.8 339.8 $10,889.8

$56.9 8,706.7 1,997.4
62.0 348.0 $11,171.8

$58.3 8,924.4 2,057.4
63.9 357.0 $11,461.0

$59.8 9,147.5 2,119.1
65.5 365.9 $11,757.9

Corrections Corrections Juvenile Justice Pardons and Paroles
Subtotal

$1,152.8 303.9 54.3
$1,511.1

$1,195.7 312.7 55.9
$1,564.3

$1,231.6 323.6 57.6
$1,612.8

$1,268.5 335.0 59.3
$1,662.8

$1,306.6 346.7 61.1
$1,714.4

Social Services Behavioral Health Community Health Human Services Public Health
Subtotal

$957.8 2,998.0
534.3 217.4 $4,707.5

$973.9 2,952.4
547.2 224.9 $4,698.4

$1,008.0 3,115.0 564.0 232.0
$4,918.0

$1,043.3 3,286.0 580.5 238.6 5,148.5

$1,079.8 3,467.0 597.9 245.8
$5,390.3

Other Major Categories Transportation Debt Service
Subtotal

$868.5 1,083.1 $1,951.6

$876.3 1,189.9 $2,066.2

$898.2 1,320.7 $2,218.9

$920.7 1,379.2 $2,299.8

$943.7 1,403.9 $2,347.6

Other Expenditures All Remaining State Spending
Total

$1,382.3 $1,444.2 $1,480.3 $20,020.8 $20,662.9 $21,401.8

$1,517.3 $22,089.4

$1,555.2 $22,765.3

Excludes: Lottery Funds, Tobacco Settlement Funds, and Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Funds

Long Term Outlook Most Likely Revenue Estimate

$20,020.8 $20,662.9 $21,549.8 $22,458.1 $23,377.7

Revenue Estimates and Projections are developed by the State Economist at Georgia State University.

Note on Expenditure Projections:
Fiscal Years 2015 and 2016 are based on the Governor's Budget Recommendations for those years. Projections for Fiscal Years 2017 to 2019 are based on agency caseload growth and an inflation factor. Debt service projections for FY 2017 to FY 2019 are provided by the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission and include only the debt service for general obligation bonds. Funding for guaranteed revenue bonds is provided through the State Road and Tollway Authority and reflected under Transportation. There are no provisions to restore agency reductions made in Fiscal Years 2014 and 2015 in future years. For Fiscal Years 2017 to 2019 a straight line projection has been employed and does not account for budget control measures and policy decisions necessary to meet the requirement for a balanced budget.

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At GeorgiaEconomicReport the mid-point of Fiscal Year 2015, the U.S. economic recovery has been in place for well over five years. The pace of U.S. GDP growth has been slow to moderate for much of that period but has picked up over the last two quarters. A number of factors have weighed on growth during this recovery but have not improved; this should support higher growth than the US has experienced for much of the postrecession period. First, stronger job growth and the first signs of wage growth are expected to boost consumer spending growth which has trailed the pace of growth experienced in prior economic recoveries.
Second, housing construction and sales have typically been drivers of economic recovery. However, imbalances in housing markets and housing finance were at the core of the recession and it has taken a considerable time for most of these imbalances to be corrected and for housing activity to begin to grow again. Over the last year, economic indicators for housing have improved, including housing prices, new home starts, and sales of new and existing homes. Consequently, investment in housing has switched from being a drag on GDP growth to a small positive contributor to GDP growth. However, the pace of housing sales has been volatile over the past year, and it is possible that housing's contribution to growth will weaken.
Third, the government sector in the U.S., combining federal, state, and local activity, had been a drag on growth for much of the recovery as aggregate spending in this sector declined over time. State and local governments faced tough budget conditions due to declining revenues and federal policy makers have chosen to implement lower spending levels. Aggregate government spending has begun to grow again and the government sector has contributed to GDP growth over the last two quarters.
Overall, the national economy has the fundamentals in place to support stronger economic growth. Labor markets are improving, consumer sector finances are in good shape and business have sound balance sheets to help them invest and hire. A key risk is Federal Reserve monetary policy. The Fed has ended its purchases of private securities and is expected to begin to increase interest rates, probably sometime in the second half of 2015. The path back to a more neutral policy stance is uncertain and could lead to financial market volatility. This is complicated by the ongoing challenges in international financial markets as foreign central bankers wrestle with low growth and the threat of deflation.
A wide range of economic indicators show that the economic recovery is progressing. Total U.S. year over year non-farm employment growth equals 2.0% as of November 2014. The U.S. is adding an average of 278,000 jobs per month as of November which is up from an average of 228,000 new jobs over the first six months of 2014. The U.S. unemployment rate has also fallen. The U.S. rate as of November 2014 is 5.8%, down from a peak of 10.0% in October 2009 and down from 7.0% in November 2013. Again, this represents significant improvement but leaves

the unemployment rate still above its range in the years immediately prior to the recession. In addition, broader measures of unemployment indicate that there is still slack in US labor markets.
Consumer spending growth has strengthened slightly in the last few months of 2015. Retails sales grew 5.1% in November 2014 over the prior November. This is down from growth rates achieved in the early stages of the recovery but higher than growth experienced in the first part of 2015. A bright spot in consumer spending has been auto sales. Auto sales had averaged over 16 million units per year prior to the recession but fell to an annualized sales rate below 10 million units during parts of 2008 and 2009. Sales have improved significantly from that trough and averaged 16.7 million units during the September through November 2014 time period on an annualized basis. It appears the headwinds restraining consumer spending are slowly abating; unemployment is trending down and job growth accelerating. Continuation of these trends would lead to stronger income growth. Household wealth has recovered back above its peak prior to the recession and credit availability is gradually loosening. These factors, presuming they continue on their current trends, should result in faster consumer spending growth and contribute to stronger economic growth.
Business activity continues to expand at a modest pace. The Institute of Supply Management index for manufacturing and its index for services are both running just below 60, far above the 50 level that indicates that these sectors are expanding. New orders for manufactured goods are growing erratically but quickly enough that the backlog of orders has continued to grow.
The national housing market is in recovery. Various measures of home prices are moving higher. For example, the S&P Case Shiller index for 20 metro areas across the U.S. is up 4.9% year over year as of September. Sales of new homes and existing homes have been very volatile during 2015 but are trending up since mid-2015. Housing starts are trending up. Mortgage foreclosure and delinquency rates are trending down and are approaching levels seen prior to the housing bust. Rising home prices are easing pressures on homeowners who had been underwater on mortgages and mortgage credit conditions have eased. Thus, investment in residential construction is expected to continue to contribute to national economic growth.
Georgia's economy generally follows the overall trends of the U.S. economy, although it tends to grow more quickly during expansions and fall further during recessions. Georgia's employment situation has improved significantly in the last year. Non-farm employment grew by just over 95,400 jobs from October 2013 to October 2014. This equates to a 2.4% increase in employment, which is higher than the comparable rate for U.S. employment. However, the Georgia unemployment rate is 7.7% as of October, little changed from October 2013's reading of 7.8% and well above that of the US. Georgia's unemployment rate has

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consistently exceeded that of the U.S. during this business cycle.
Employment growth is well diversified across industry sectors in Georgia. Growth leaders include construction, professional and business services, manufacturing, and trade, transportation and utilities. Only the government sector is showing a year over year decline in employment.
The S&P Case Shiller home price index for the Atlanta metro area is up by 4.5% as of September 2014 compared to the prior September. Residential construction permits are up over 7.5% from the prior year as of October. This indicates that the housing market in Georgia is growing at a measured pace.
Georgia tax revenues growth in FY 2014 was good. Total tax revenue grew by 5.1%, and General Fund revenues grew by 4.8%. Individual income tax revenues, the single largest component, grew by 2.2%, and corporate income tax

revenues grew by over 18.4%. Sales tax revenues declined by 2.9% due to legislative changes to the tax base, primarily the elimination of the sales tax on auto sales and its replacement with the Title Ad Valorem tax. The Title Ad Valorem tax contributed an estimated $742 million in revenue in FY 2014. Revenue growth has continued in FY 2015. The Department of Revenue has reported tax revenue growth of 4.9% year-todate through November 2014.
The US economy is on solid footing as the end of 2014 approaches. Labor markets are expanding, consumer spending is growing and business investment is solid. The government sector has switched from being a drag on growth to a contributor to economic growth. While there are risks to continued growth, primarily the end of quantitative easing and international economic and financial market conditions, it is expected that growth in 2015 will be faster than in 2014. Moreover, economic growth in 2016 should continue to exceed the modest pace of the recovery experienced to date.

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Personal Income
Nominal personal income has been growing over the prior quarter for much of the recovery, with occasional quarters in which income has fallen compared to the prior quarter. Similarly, wage and salary income has been growing. Income growth has strengthened somewhat in the last two quarters but remains relatively modest compared to historical growth rates. This reflects the overall modest pace of economic growth in the U.S. and in Georgia. The recent uptick in growth reflects the strengthening of the economy over the last two quarters.

The large job losses that occurred during the recession resulted in peak unemployment rates of 10.4% for several months during 2009. The current rate has fallen considerably from its peak but is still elevated at 7.7% as of October. This is down slightly from 7.8% in October 2013 but above the U.S. unemployment rate of 5.8% as of November. The unemployment rate seems out of sync with other Georgia labor market indicators such as employment growth and initial unemployment insurance claims. These indicators are consistent with much stronger labor market conditions than indicated by the unemployment rate.

Labor Markets
Georgia's labor market continued to grow during 2014. Over the 12 months ending in October, non-farm employment in Georgia increased by 95,400 jobs. This equates to 2.4% year over year growth and exceeds the growth rate for U.S. non-farm employment over the same period of 2.0%. Over the last three months ending in October, non-farm employment growth has averaged 10,500 jobs per month. Employment growth across industry sectors continued to improve in 2014. Sectors such as professional and business services, manufacturing, construction, finance, information, education and health, and trade, transportation, and utilities added jobs over the year. The government sector is the only industry sector experiencing year over year declines in employment. Most Georgia metro areas are also seeing net job growth, with Gainesville, Augusta and the Atlanta metro area having the highest year over year job growth on a three month moving average basis as of October. Warner Robins and Albany are the only metro areas still experiencing net job losses on a year over year basis as of October.

Housing Sector
Georgia's housing market is recovering. Residential building permits issued are trending up and are well above year ago levels. Home prices, as measured by the S&P / Case Shiller home price index for the Atlanta metro area are up 4.5% on a year over year basis as of September. While price appreciation of home has moderated this year, this level is consistent with a sustainable price path for residential real estate.

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Mortgage foreclosures were a key contributor to the decline in home values during the housing bust. Foreclosure rates soared leading to an excess of properties available. Currently, foreclosure rates are trending down and are approaching levels seen prior to the recession. Thus, housing markets are normalizing, and price appreciation and starts should move toward historical trends as labor market and demographic trends firm.

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ADJUSTED BASE -- The beginning point for development of the state budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The adjusted base consists of the current fiscal year Annual Operating Budget, less non-recurring expenditures, plus the amount to annualize pay for performance.
AGENCY FUNDS -- Funds collected by the various agencies of state government and retained to be spent on agency programs. These funds are estimated in the Governor's Budget Report and the Appropriations Act. The agencies can change the amount of these funds by amendments to the Annual Operating Budget based on actual collections during the year. Also known as Other Funds.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE (DISTILLED SPIRITS) TAX -- A state excise tax per liter upon the first sale, use, or final delivery within the state and an import tax per liter of distilled spirits; an excise tax per liter upon the first sale, use, or final delivery within the state and an import tax per liter on all alcohol.
ALLOTMENT -- The authorization for a state agency to withdraw funds from the state treasury for expenditure. Before each fiscal year begins, agencies must file an annual operating budget plan based on an Appropriations Act. Allotments are requested monthly based on the plan. Once a monthly allotment is approved for an agency, that agency can draw funds as needed.
AMENDED BUDGET REPORT -- A document submitted by the Governor to the General Assembly in which the Governor recommends spending changes in the current fiscal year for the agencies of state government. The Amended Budget Report can involve budget additions, budget deletions or transfers of funds within agency object classes. Also known as the "supplemental budget" or the "little budget."
AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) An act passed by Congress and signed into law by President Obama on February 17, 2009. The purpose of the Recovery package is to jump-start the economy to create and save jobs. The Act specifies appropriations for a wide range of federal programs, and increases or extends certain benefits under Medicaid, unemployment compensation, and nutrition assistance programs. The legislation also reduces individual and corporate income tax collections, and makes a variety of other changes to federal tax laws.
ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET (AOB) -- A plan for annual expenditures based on the Appropriations Act, by agency and functional budget. The plan details a level of expenditure by object class for a given fiscal year and must be approved by the Office of Planning and Budget before taking effect.

ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AMENDMENT -- Revisions to the annual operating budget, which must be submitted to OPB for approval. Typically, these revisions are due to the receipt of funding that was not included during the appropriations process or transfer of funds from one activity/ function to another.
APPROPRIATION -- An authorization by the General Assembly to a state agency to spend, from public funds, a sum of money not in excess of the sum specified for the purposes in the authorization.
APPROPRIATIONS ACT -- Legislation that has been passed by the General Assembly to authorize expenditure of state, federal and other funds during a given fiscal year. While under consideration, it is called an appropriations bill.
ATTACHED AGENCIES -- Smaller agencies are sometimes attached to a larger state agency for "administrative purposes only" to reduce administrative costs by consolidation. These small agencies operate autonomously but receive funding through the larger agency. Authorities by law cannot directly receive state funds and are attached to budgeted state agencies for any state appropriations that might occur.
ATTRITION -- A means of reducing state employment, especially during economic slowdowns, by eliminating positions as they become vacant rather than filling them with new employees.
AUTHORITY -- A public corporation formed to undertake a state responsibility that operates in a competitive financial and business environment and should be run like a business corporation. Most authorities generate revenue and need to operate without the strict regiment of rules that confine most departments of government. Authorities usually have the power to issue revenue bonds to construct facilities.
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BUDGET -- A complete financial plan for a specific fiscal year as proposed in the Governor's Budget Report and as modified and adopted by appropriations and revenue acts.
BUDGET ACCOUNTABILITY AND PLANNING ACT -- An Act passed by the 1993 General Assembly that fundamentally changed Georgia's budget process. The Act made accountability and efficiency the driving forces behind budget decisions, as well as the attainment of agreed-upon goals that have been outlined in comprehensive strategic plans for the state and each of its agencies. The requirement for outcome based budgeting is provided through the performance and results measures in Prioritized Program Budgeting. The measure mandated an ongoing review of agency continuation budgets and a more detailed review of expenditures at the individual program level. Procedures and requirements for grant awards by state agencies were also established.

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BUDGET CLASS -- See Object Class.
BUDGET CYCLE -- A period of time in which a specific budget is in effect, usually 12 months. See fiscal year for dates applying to state and federal budgets.
BUDGET ESTIMATE -- A statement which accompanies explanations, as required by state law, in which a budget unit states its financial requirements and requests for appropriations. Also known as an agency's budget request, which must be submitted to OPB by September 1 of each year.
BUDGET MESSAGE -- A speech by the Governor to the General Assembly in which the Governor outlines his spending proposals and revenue projections, including recommendations for increasing or decreasing revenues, that are embodied in an accompanying budget document. The formal budget message, dealing primarily with the following year's budget, is made to a joint session during the first week that the Legislature convenes.
BUDGET REPORT -- A document that displays all programs, efforts and expenditures that are recommended by the Governor for each agency during a specific fiscal year. The Budget Report includes the Governor's official estimate of state revenue to be collected during the fiscal year and details any surplus, reserve or other funds that are available for expenditure. The fund availability outlined by the Governor determines the size of the budget for any given year. The Budget Report for the upcoming fiscal year is also known as the "big budget," the "outyear budget" and the "Governor's budget." The Amended Budget Report, which recommends changes to the current fiscal year budget, is also known as the "little budget."
BUDGET UNIT -- A department, board, commission, office, institution or other unit of organization that has, under general law, an independent existence and thus is authorized to receive and expend an appropriation. A department or agency may have one or more budget units in the Appropriations Act.
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CAPITAL OUTLAY -- Funds designated specifically to acquire, construct, renovate or repair public facilities and other assets. These funds may be appropriated in cash - from state general funds, lottery funds or other funds - or be provided through the sale of general obligation bonds or revenue bonds.
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE -- A group of six legislators-- three Representatives and three Senators--who are appointed by the presiding officers of the respective houses to reconcile different versions of the appropriations bill and other legislation that have been passed by the House and Senate.

CORPORATE INCOME TAX -- The tax is a non-graduated percentage tax based on a corporation's federal taxable net income. The tax rate is based on a corporation's taxable net income attributed to business done in Georgia.
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DEDICATED FUNDS -- Funds collected from a specific revenue source that must be appropriated for a specific expenditure. An example in Georgia is motor fuel tax funds, which must be constitutionally appropriated for programs related to providing and maintaining an adequate system of public roads and bridges.
DEBT LIMITATION -- The State Constitution places a ceiling on state indebtedness by limiting general obligation bond debt service payments to 10% of net treasury receipts for the prior fiscal year.
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EMERGENCY FUND -- An appropriation to the Office of the Governor that is set aside for the Governor to provide grants to state agencies to meet emergency needs. Grants from the fund cannot involve a recurring obligation.
ENHANCEMENT FUNDS -- Funding for required services that are above adjusted base level.
ENTITLEMENT PROGRAMS -- Certain programs, usually federal in origin, that provide benefits to individuals based on specific eligibility requirements. Medicaid is the largest entitlement program operated by the state.
ESTATE (INHERITANCE) TAX -- Based on the value of the estate of residents as required to be reported for federal tax purposes. The tax is the amount equal to the amount allowable as a credit for state tax credits under the Internal Revenue Code.
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FEDERAL FUNDS -- Funding from the federal government to pay for all or portions of specific programs. Often, federal funds require a state fund "match" in order to receive the federal allocation.
FEDERAL RECOVERY FUNDS -- See American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
FISCAL AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEE -- Twenty members of the House of Representatives and the Senate comprise the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee, which is authorized to meet when the General Assembly is not in session to consider fiscal affairs transfers as described below at the request of the Governor. The membership includes the House Speaker and four other State Representatives appointed by the Speaker, the Lieutenant Governor and four Senators appointed by the Lieutenant Governor, and five members of each house appointed by the Governor.

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FISCAL AFFAIRS TRANSFERS -- Appropriations are made through allocations to specific object classes, and funds must be spent within those object classes. Language in each Appropriations Act states that "...no funds whatsoever, shall be transferred between object classes without the prior approval of at least 11 members of the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee in a meeting called to consider said transfers. This...shall apply to all funds of each budget unit whatever source derived." Fiscal affairs transfers can be considered at any time at the Governor's request but are usually considered near the end of the fiscal year to help agencies to meet emergency needs and to address unanticipated budget problems.
FISCAL YEAR -- Any 12-month period at the end in which financial accounts are balanced. The state fiscal year begins July 1 and ends June 30. The federal fiscal year begins October 1 and ends September 30.
FRINGE BENEFITS -- Benefits that are provided to state employees over and above their salaries, as an inducement to employment. These benefits include retirement, health insurance and employer Social Security contributions.
FUNDS [i.e., state, total, other] -- As used for the general purposes of the budget summaries and schedules in this document, unless otherwise noted, refers to state revenues available or received. The state's specific governmental accounting fund classifications are documented in the state Comprehensive Annual Financial Report prepared by the Department of Audits and Accounts.
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GENERAL FUNDS -- State money that is used for general purposes of state government. General funds are derived from taxes, fees and other general revenues and are appropriated to finance the ordinary operations of governmental units. These funds are included in the Governor's Revenue Estimate and are a part of the State's Budget Fund for accounting purposes.
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS -- Bonds sold by the state to fund major capital outlay projects or for the management of state debt. The bonds are backed by "the full faith, credit and taxing power of the state."
GUARANTEED REVENUE BONDS -- State-sold bonds that have the principal and interest payable from earnings of a public enterprise. The state is required by law to appropriate one year's debt payment and to retain the total at that level until the bonds have been retired. Guaranteed Revenue Bonds can only be issued for specific purposes as outlined in the State Constitution.
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HOUSE BUDGET AND RESEARCH OFFICE -- An agency within the Legislative Branch that serves as budget advisor to the House of Representatives.

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INDIGENT CARE TRUST FUNDS -- A program that involves the use of Medicaid funds to compensate disproportionate share hospitals for indigent care and to support expanding primary care programs. Participating hospitals make payments into the Trust Fund, and these payments are used to match with Medicaid funds. Most of the funds are then returned to the hospitals, with a small amount used for state-level programs. An amendment to the State Constitution authorized the newly revamped program and restricts the use of these funds. These funds are included in the Governor's Revenue Estimate and are a part of the State's Budget Fund for accounting purposes.
INDIRECT FUNDING -- The Appropriations Act each year allocates direct funding to the Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) for computer and telecommunications services to be provided to seven state agencies. These funds are allocated in this manner to facilitate cash flow for DOAS but are available to DOAS only as services are provided to each agency.
INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX -- The tax is based upon an individual's federal adjusted gross income with specific adjustments as provided by state law.
INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX -- Tax based on premiums on persons, property, or risks in Georgia written by insurance companies conducting business in the state.
INTER-AGENCY TRANSFERS -- A transfer of funds between state departments, either in an Appropriations Act or by the State Office of Planning and Budget pursuant to a legislative authorization.
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LAPSE -- The automatic termination of an appropriation. Since most appropriations are made for a single fiscal year, any unexpended or unencumbered fund balances at the end of the fiscal year lapse into the state's general treasury, unless otherwise provided by law. There are two kinds of lapses. Non-allotted lapses occur when appropriations are never allotted to a state agency for expenditure and automatically revert to the state treasury on June 30 of each year. Audited lapses occur when budgeted funds are allotted to a state agency for expenditure but are not spent. These unspent funds are identified and lapsed by the State Auditor in the annual audit of each state agency.
LAPSE FACTOR -- A budgeting tool that withholds funds from appropriations, based on anticipated employee turnover and lower employee replacement costs.
LINE-ITEM APPROPRIATION -- An appropriation spelled out in language in the Appropriations Act that authorizes specific expenditures for a state agency. Line-items appropriations may be vetoed by the Governor.

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LOTTERY FUNDS -- The net proceeds from the sale of lottery tickets dedicated to funding educational purposes and programs. By law educational purposes include capital outlay projects for educational facilities; tuition grants, scholarships or loans to citizens of Georgia to attend postsecondary institutions in Georgia; training to teachers in the use of electronic instructional technology; costs associated with purchasing, repairing and maintaining advanced electronic instructional technology; a voluntary prekindergarten program; and an education shortfall reserve. These funds are included in the Governor's Revenue Estimate and are a part of the State's Budget Fund for accounting purposes.
LUMP SUM -- A single appropriation for a specific purpose that does not specify a breakdown by object class expenditure.
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MATCHING FUNDS -- A type of federal or state grant that requires the government or agency receiving the grant to commit funding for a certain percentage of costs to be eligible for it.
MIDTERM ADJUSTMENT -- Additional appropriations to the State Board of Education in an Amended or Supplementary Budget to fund State Quality Basic Education (QBE) requirements for increased enrollment. Initial QBE funding cannot fully and accurately anticipate future enrollment. Midterm adjustments in funding are based on full-time equivalent enrollment counts during the fall quarter.
MIDYEAR ADJUSTMENT RESERVE -- A reserve of funds that is set aside each year from prior fiscal year surplus funds to provide additional spending for state agencies in an Amended or Supplementary Budget. The reserve totals 1% net revenue collections, to the extent that surplus funds are available. It is established prior to the Revenue Shortfall Reserve, which is explained elsewhere.
MOTOR FUEL RESERVES -- If actual motor fuel tax collections exceed the estimate, these funds are set-aside in a reserve and are appropriated to the State Department of Transportation in a subsequent Appropriations Act.
MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS -- All motor fuel revenue collections are allocated for public highway and bridge construction or maintenance by provisions of the State Constitution. These funds are included in the Governor's Revenue Estimate and are a part of the State's Budget Fund for accounting purposes. There is an additional tax of the retail sales price. This tax is based upon an indexed retail sales price that is converted to a cent per gallon rate and is collected at the time of sale by the licensed distributor.
MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE TAX -- Collected for the title registration and license tags of motor vehicles, trailers, and truck tractors.

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NON-APPROPRIATED FUNDS -- Monies received or spent that are not contemplated by an Appropriations Act. These funds must be amended into an agency's budget through a request to the Office of Planning and Budget.
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OBJECT CLASS -- A grouping of similar expenditure items that form the basis of appropriations and records of expenditure. Establishment of budget object classes and changes are coordinated with the State Auditor's Chart of Accounts to ensure consistency in statewide financial reports. Common object classes are those that are shared by almost all agencies, including personal services, regular operating expenses, travel, motor vehicle purchases, postage, equipment, computer charges, real estate rentals and telecommunications. Unique object classes are those that apply to only one or a few agencies, such as public library materials and driver's license processing.
OFFICE OF PLANNING AND BUDGET (OPB) -- A part of the Office of the Governor with the responsibility of providing the Governor with assistance in the development and management of the state budget. The Governor is the Director of the Budget.
ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION -- The first budget passed that sets appropriations for all of state government for the next full year after a legislative session. The budget is generally amended in midyear to more accurately reflect current needs of state agencies.
OTHER FUNDS -- Funds received by state agencies and institutions for services performed such as tuition fees paid by students to colleges, universities and technical colleges and fees collected by state parks. These funds are not turned into the state treasury but are retained by agencies and spent in accordance with an Appropriations Act or state law. Also known as agency funds.
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PERFORMANCE MEASURES -- Quantitative or qualitative criteria by which to gauge a program's performance.
PERSONAL SERVICES -- The cost of state employees, including salary, fringe benefits and other expenses. This also includes temporary labor.
PROGRAM -- Systematic set of activities undertaken to accomplish an agency's core businesses.
PRIORITIZED PROGRAM BUDGET -- A performance/ results and customer-focused method of budgeting wherein agency programs are identified and are funded based upon their importance in carrying out the agency's mission and core businesses. Programs are measured on their effectiveness and efficiency in achieving desired outcomes.

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PROPERTY TAX Based on the taxable value (assessed value) of real and personal property, except for certain property as specified in state law. The state tax is collected locally with local property taxes and is remitted to the state.
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RESULTS MEASURES -- Indicators by which to assess the impact of a program on its customers or community.
REVENUE ESTIMATE -- An estimate of revenues that will be collected by the state during a fiscal year. These revenues include taxes, fees and sales, and other general revenues that flow into the state treasury and are available for expenditure in a budget recommended by the Governor and approved by the General Assembly.
REVENUE SHORTFALL RESERVE -- An account established by the State Auditor to make up shortages that might occur in revenue collections at the end of the fiscal year and is commonly known as the "rainy day" fund. The reserve cannot exceed 10% of the previous fiscal year's net revenue. Funds are set-aside in the Revenue Shortfall Reserve only after the Midyear Adjustment Reserve is fully funded.

STRATEGIC PLANNING -- The process through which a preferred future direction and organizational mission are established and periodically updated in light of changing trends and issues. Goals, objectives and strategies are adopted and implemented to guide an organization toward that preferred future direction.
SUB-OBJECT CLASS -- The lowest level of detail used in recording expenditures. Supplies and materials is a subobject class of regular operating expenses.
SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATIONS -- Increased funding that is approved by the General Assembly in a separate, stand-alone Appropriations Act, usually passed early in the session to get new money into projects with a high time priority. A supplementary appropriations act, which is often called a "speedy bill," cannot reduce spending or transfer funds previously appropriated.
SURPLUS -- Unspent funds at the end of a fiscal year. Surplus funds come from two sources: excess revenue collections over the revenue estimate, and unspent appropriations that were lapsed back to the state treasury and are available for re-appropriation.

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SALES TAX -- Common name for the state Sales and Use Tax levied upon retail sales, rentals, leases, use or consumption of tangible personal property, and certain services. The statewide sales tax rate is 4%. Various items are exempt from the state sales tax by state law.
SENATE BUDGET AND EVALUATION OFFICE -- An agency within the Legislative Branch that serves as budget advisor to the Senate.
STATE AID -- Grants and other funding provided by Georgia's state government to assist cities, counties, public schools and other allied groups in providing various services and programs to the citizens of Georgia.
STATE FUNDS Includes: (1) The taxes and fees collected by the state and deposited directly into the state treasury to be appropriated; (2) Reserves; (3) Surplus funds; (4) Lottery receipts; (5) Indigent Care Trust Funds; (6) Motor Fuel tax funds; and (7) Tobacco Settlement funds, all of which form the basis for the Governor's revenue estimate.
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION -- A statement which discloses the assets, liabilities, reserves and equities of the state and its governmental units at the end of each fiscal year.
STATE TREASURY -- A function of state government that receives, manages, invests and allocates all state revenues that are available for expenditure through the state's general fund budgetary process. The function is managed by the Office of the State Treasurer within the Department of Administrative Services.

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TITLE AD VALOREM TAX -- The Title Ad Valorem Tax replaced the previous general sales tax on motor vehicles effective March 1, 2013. The general sales tax had generally applied only to the purchase of new and used vehicles from dealers, while the TAVT is applied when a title to a vehicle is issued and applies to virtually all transfers of title. As of January 1, 2015, the tax rate is 7.0%, although different rates apply to certain categories of title transfers. The tax rate is applied to the market value of the vehicle less any trade-in.
TOBACCO SETTLEMENT FUNDS -- Funds received as part of the 1998 national settlement with five major tobacco manufacturers to recover smoking related costs. The settlement provides for annual payments to Georgia based on a formula, with annual adjustments based on inflation and future national sales of cigarettes. These funds are included in the Governor's Revenue Estimate and are part of the State's Budget Fund for accounting purposes.
TOBACCO TAX -- State tax on cigars based on the wholesale cost price; the state tax on cigarettes is based on per pack of 20. The state tax on loose or smokeless tobacco is based on the wholesaler's cost.
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the service. Examples include state park receipts and driver's licenses.
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VETO -- An action by the Governor that rejects appropriations passed by the General Assembly. The Governor is authorized to veto by line-item specific spending authorizations, or language within an appropriations bill, or the entire bill. Line-item vetoes are more customary.

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WINE TAX -- An excise tax per liter on the first sale, use, or final delivery within the state and an import tax per liter for table wines; dessert wines (more than 14%, but not more than 21% alcohol by volume) have an excise tax per liter and an import tax per liter.

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