The Governor's budget report, fiscal year 2017

THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET REPORT Fiscal Year 2017
Governor Nathan Deal

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THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET REPORT
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FISCAL YEAR 2017
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Financial Summaries Georgia Revenues: FY 2013-FY 2015 and Estimated FY 2016-FY 2017. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Georgia Estimated Revenues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Summary of Appropriations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Summary of Appropriations: By Policy Area. . . . . 20 State Funds by Policy Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Expenditures and Appropriations: State Funds. . 24 Expenditures and Appropriations: Total Funds . . 26 State Funds Surplus by Department . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 State Debt Service as a Percentage of Prior Year Net Treasury Receipts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Revenue Shortfall Reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Lottery Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Tobacco Settlement Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Transportation Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Salary Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Summary of Statewide Budget Changes. . . . . . . . 37 Olmstead Related Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Georgia Tax Expenditure Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Summary of Programs for Zero Based Budgeting Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Department Summaries
Legislative Georgia Senate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Georgia House of Representatives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 General Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Department of Audits and Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Judicial Court of Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Judicial Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Juvenile Courts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Prosecuting Attorneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Superior Courts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Supreme Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Executive State Accounting Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Department of Administrative Services. . . . . . . . . 91 Department of Agriculture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Department of Banking and Finance . . . . . . . . . . 107

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Department of Community Affairs. . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Department of Community Health . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Department of Community Supervision . . . . . . 150 Department of Corrections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Department of Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Department of Driver Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Department of Economic Development . . . . . . 184 Department of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Employees' Retirement System of Georgia . . . . 208 Georgia Forestry Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 Office of the Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 Department of Human Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Commissioner of Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 Georgia Bureau of Investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Department of Juvenile Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 Department of Labor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Department of Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Department of Natural Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 State Board of Pardons and Paroles . . . . . . . . . . . 291 State Properties Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Georgia Public Defender Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Department of Public Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Department of Public Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Public Service Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 Board of Regents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 Department of Revenue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 Secretary of State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358 Georgia Student Finance Commission . . . . . . . . 366 Teachers Retirement System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 Technical College System of Georgia. . . . . . . . . . 382 Department of Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 Department of Veterans Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 State Board of Workers' Compensation . . . . . . . 407 Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413
Appendices Statement of Financial Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 State Expenditure Projections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426 Georgia Economic Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427 Georgia Economic Report Detail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431

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Introduction

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Budget Highlights
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2017

EDUCATED GEORGIA
K-12 Public Schools $140,727,057 for enrollment growth and training and experience to recognize a 0.75% increase in enrollment, bringing the total number of full-time equivalent (FTE) students funded in FY 2017 to over 1.73 million students and over 123,000 teachers and administrators.
$300,000,000 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.

$2,382,618 in additional lottery funds to increase benefits for Pre-Kindergarten lead and assistant teachers and provide program providers with the flexibility to combine benefits and non-instructional costs as needed.
University System $43,516,661 for resident instruction to reflect an increase in credit hour enrollment and square footage at University System institutions.
$538,100 for operating expenses for the Military Academic and Training Center in Warner Robins.
$153,895,000 in bonds for new capital projects as well as major repairs and renovations at all University System institutions.

$503,108 for the QBE Equalization program to assist low wealth school systems.
$2,838,315 to support information technology applications utilized by local school systems.
$2,500,000 for audio-video technology and film equipment grants.

$4,000,000 in bonds for major repairs and renovations and technology improvements for public libraries statewide.
Student Finance $59,117,809 in additional lottery funds for an increase in HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarship recipients attending public postsecondary institutions.

$224,185,000 for construction, renovation, and equipment for local school systems and the Georgia Academy for the Blind.
$10,000,000 in bonds for buses for local school systems.

$29,426,180 in state funds for growth in the Move on When Ready dual enrollment program.
$750,000 in state funds for the REACH Georgia Scholarship to expand the program to additional school systems and to pilot a program for youth in foster care.

$635,000 in bonds for equipment at the FFA/FCCLA center in Covington.
Department of Early Care and Learning $26,213,684 in additional lottery funds to implement a new compensation model to retain lead teachers, increase assistant teacher salaries, and maintain classroom quality.

$1,212,295 in state funds to meet the projected need and reflect a reduction in other funds in the North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants program.
Technical College System of Georgia $891,484 for the maintenance and operation of additional square footage at system institutions.

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Governor's Recommendation for FY 2017

$1,187,896 for equipment at the Military Academic $1,223,897 for 100 additional slots for the New

and Training Center in Warner Robins.

Options Waiver (NOW).

$118,395,000 in bonds for new capital projects, as well as repairs, renovations, and equipment at all TCSG institutions.

$5,700,000 for one Behavioral Health Crisis Center to address emergency crisis needs for individuals with mental illnesses.

HEALTHY GEORGIA
Community Health $109,142,052 for Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids, including $114.6 million in new funding for baseline expense growth, $26.5 million for expenses associated with new Hepatitis C and Cystic Fibrosis drugs, $8.2 million for the Medicare clawback payment, $21 million for the hold harmless provision in Medicare Part B premiums, and a $61.3 million reduction to state funds to offset an increase in the federal financial participation rate.
Human Services $59,433,336 for child welfare services, including $7.9 million for 175 additional case workers and 10 kinship navigators to manage increasing child abuse and neglect caseloads and $51.5 million for costs associated with the increased number of children in state custody.
$1,027,029 for 11 new adult protective service caseworkers to manage increased elder abuse and neglect caseloads and to adjust funding for actual program expenses.
Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities $8,895,654 for salary adjustments for direct care staff to reduce turnover and improve recruitment.
$11,900,000 to reflect a provider rate increase for the Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP) for individuals with developmental disabilities.

$5,065,000 in bonds for a 40-bed forensic unit at Georgia Regional Hospital: Atlanta.
Public Health $2,128,606 in new state funds to complete the phasein of the revised grant-in-aid funding formula to hold harmless all counties.
$1,822,979 for salary adjustments for public health nurses to reduce turnover and retain the current workforce.
SAFE GEORGIA
Corrections $4,343,227 to support educational initiatives in the state prison system. This includes operational costs for two charter high schools and expansion of GED fast track, vocational, and general education programs.
$1,325,000 to provide educational programming for inmates at county prisons.
$13,735,000 in bonds to renovate Metro State Prison to serve as a re-entry facility that will support efforts to reduce recidivism and promote successful re-entry of offenders returning to the Metro Atlanta area.
$6,280,000 in bonds for facility hardening at state prisons to increase security to support the hardening state prison population.
$29,005,900 for salary increases for security officers at correctional facilities at both the Department of

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Governor's Recommendation for FY 2017

Corrections and the Department of Juvenile Justice to reduce turnover and improve recruitment.
Defense $1,156,315 to support 132 new jobs and operating expenses for the new Youth Challenge Academy in Milledgeville.
Georgia Bureau of Investigation $4,718,058 to provide 20 additional special agents to support the increased general investigative needs of a growing state and five new toxicologist positions to maintain caseload levels within national lab certification standards.
Public Safety $2,844,172 to support the costs of a 50-man trooper school to increase the number of patrolmen serving Georgia's roads and highways.
$3,650,000 in bonds to construct a driver skills course at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth to provide increased driver training to post-certified officers in the state.
RESPONSIBLE AND EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT
Banking and Finance $288,198 for structural salary adjustments for financial examiners to address employee retention and recruitment needs.

GROWING GEORGIA
Community Affairs $10,000,000 for Regional Economic Business Assistance (REBA) grants.
$10,000,000 for the One Georgia Authority for rural economic development projects.
$30,000,000 in bonds for water supply projects through the Department of Community Affairs and the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority.
Natural Resources $16,500,000 in bonds to support facility improvements and repairs.
$4,050,000 in bonds to replace 33 vehicles, communications equipment for law enforcement, one patrol boat, and one oceangoing research vessel, and to construct two new boat houses to support law enforcement activities.
Agriculture $1,000,000 in bonds for the replacement of 25 vehicles and major repairs and renovations at state farmers' markets.
Soil and Water Conservation Commission $6,700,000 in bond funds for the rehabilitation of flood control structures.

$2,500,000 in bonds and $235,000 in state funds for two positions and telecommunications expenses to upgrade to a new technology infrastructure system.
Public Service Commission $472,190 for three utilities analyst positions and one operations support analyst position.
$1,800,000 in bonds for the implementation of a new regulatory software system.

MOBILE GEORGIA
House Bill 170 $825,654,265 in new state general and motor fuel funds for transportation resulting from HB 170 (2015 Session).
Georgia Regional Transportation Authority $1,805,000 in bonds to renovate 24 Xpress commuter coaches.

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Governor's Recommendation for FY 2017

$5,000,000 in bonds for property acquisition and construction of Park and Ride Lots.
Department of Transportation $100,000,000 in bonds for repair, replacement, and renovation of bridges throughout the state.

ZERO BASED BUDGETING Zero Based Budget (ZBB) review of 42 programs or approximately 13% of all budgetary programs totaling $2,403,429,675.

EMPLOYEE PAY PACKAGE $170,178,452 in state general and lottery funds for performance incentives for high-performing employees and employee recruitment and retention initiatives. $42,982,531 to address employee recruitment and retention needs in the highest turnover job classifications.

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Financial Summaries

Financial Summaries

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Georgia Revenues: FY 2013-FY 2015 and Estimated FY 2016-FY 2017

Georgia Revenues: FY 2013-FY 2015 and Estimated FY 2016-FY

Georgia Revenues: FY 2013-FY 2015 and Estimated FY 2016-FY 2017

FY 2013 Reported

FY 2014 Reported

FY 2015 Reported

FY 2016 Estimated

FY 2017 Estimated

1. State General Fund Receipts

Net Taxes

Department of Revenue

Income Tax - Individual

$8,772,227,404

Income Tax - Corporate

797,255,429

Sales and Use Tax-General

5,277,211,183

Motor Fuel

1,000,625,732

Tobacco Taxes

211,618,073

Alcoholic Beverages Tax

180,785,957

Estate Tax

(15,351,947)

Property Tax

53,491,655

Motor Vehicle License Tax

457,490,366

Title Ad Valorem Tax

Additional Transportation Fees

Net Taxes - Department of Revenue

16,735,353,852

Other Departments

Insurance Premium Tax

329,236,920

Total Net Taxes

$17,064,590,772

Interest Fees and Sales

Department of Revenue

$288,781,506

Other Departments

Office of the State Treasurer

Interest on Motor Fuel Deposits

5,479,996

Interest on all Other Deposits

(1,835,562)

Banking and Finance

21,500,505

Behavioral Health and Developmental

Disabilities

3,616,363

Corrections

14,440,421

Driver Services

57,757,270

Human Services

5,569,741

Labor

25,518,209

Natural Resources

42,518,506

Public Health

11,196,064

Public Service Commission

1,185,784

Secretary of State

79,616,756

Workers' Compensation, State Board of

20,967,938

All Other Departments

163,653,012

Super Speeder Fine

18,593,040

Nursing Home Provider Fees

176,864,128

Hospital Provider Payment

232,080,023

Indigent Defense Fees

41,221,700

Peace Officers' and Prosecutors' Training Funds

22,542,417

Total Interest Fees and Sales - Other Departments

$942,486,311

Total Interest Fees and Sales

$1,231,267,817

2. Total State General Fund Receipts

$18,295,858,589

3. Lottery for Education Proceeds and Interest

929,142,038

4. Tobacco Settlement Funds and Interest

212,792,063

5. Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

2,396,580

6. Other Revenue

Federal Revenue

2,948

National Mortgage Settlement

99,365,105

Guaranteed Revenue Debt Common Reserve Fund

Interest

133,736

$8,965,572,421 943,806,441
5,125,501,785 1,006,493,364
216,640,134 181,874,583
38,856,854 337,455,825 741,933,576
17,558,134,983
372,121,805 $17,930,256,788
$325,419,014
5,169,791 (2,211,426) 20,941,029
3,017,554 13,782,279 57,586,118
3,744,711 26,334,786 44,181,240 11,042,775
772,127 81,693,371 21,717,715 131,666,645 20,394,462 169,521,312 237,978,451 40,099,349 24,698,552
$912,130,841 $1,237,549,855 $19,167,806,643
946,977,108 139,892,084
1,988,502
2,446
98,713

$9,678,524,026 1,000,536,425 5,390,353,066 1,025,819,044 215,055,115 184,373,811

$10,084,280,366 985,335,000
5,432,889,000 1,599,051,300
210,759,079 187,381,300

$10,715,557,454 1,023,351,400 5,658,900,000 1,653,200,000 209,073,000 189,067,700

26,799,138 339,611,871 828,133,775
18,689,206,271

14,295,000 342,830,400 886,624,702 145,493,420 19,888,939,567

7,000,000 347,238,700 795,830,333 157,985,500 20,757,204,087

419,653,207

431,193,700

441,973,500

$19,108,859,478 $20,320,133,267 $21,199,177,587

$338,135,999 $349,371,400 $356,358,800

5,135,726 6,042,758 20,531,999

6,864,000 5,092,000 19,000,000

6,864,000 5,092,000 19,000,000

2,516,533 15,110,617 51,274,419
7,137,755 27,724,158 45,956,400
9,836,616 833,665
78,617,291 22,008,305 154,802,863 22,372,600 175,413,852 278,958,076 39,068,313 24,405,610

2,400,000 14,500,000 58,000,000
4,500,000 27,500,000 44,000,000 13,627,000
800,000 74,084,000 21,910,323 136,290,840 21,000,000 167,969,114 272,255,461 40,200,000 24,400,000

2,200,000 14,200,000 58,000,000
4,500,000 27,500,000 48,113,164 14,004,240
800,000 72,846,000 19,923,553 137,072,716 21,000,000 167,969,114 283,993,012 40,200,000 24,400,000

$987,747,556 $1,325,883,555 $20,434,743,033
982,460,046 138,441,332
1,784,064

$954,392,738 $1,303,764,138 $21,623,897,405
1,008,098,562 138,630,751 1,458,567

$967,677,799 $1,324,036,599 $22,523,214,186
1,073,563,561 124,490,762 1,325,935

3,054

67,010

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Georgia Revenues: FY 2013-FY 2015 and Estimated FY 2016-FY 2017

FY 2013 Reported

FY 2014 Reported

FY 2015 Reported

FY 2016 Estimated

FY 2017 Estimated

Total State Treasury Receipts Agency Surplus Returned Payments from Georgia Ports Authority Payments from State Board of Workers' Compensation Payments from Georgia Building Authority Payments from Georgia Department of Administrative Services Payments from Georgia Technology Authority Other Agency Surplus Collected Total Agency Surplus Returned
7. Funds Available from Beginning Fund Balance Mid-year Adjustment for Education (K-12)
Total State Funds

19,539,691,059 20,256,765,495

$20,044,094 $11,288,188

5,303,747 2,152,668

5,303,747 845,934

2,050,000 10,315,917 53,290,298 93,156,724

3,065,525
259,958,703 280,462,097

172,699,755 182,958,586 $19,805,547,537 $20,720,186,178

21,557,498,541 $38,188
4,728,320 595,934
108,157,594 113,520,036 191,678,066 $21,862,696,643

22,772,085,285 $9,888,188 4,152,893
14,041,081 204,347,430 $22,990,473,796

23,722,594,444 $14,738,188 2,076,446
16,814,634 $23,739,409,078

Note: Other Agency Surplus Collected includes state general funds, lottery for education funds, and tobacco settlement funds. Numbers may not add precisely due to rounding.

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FY 2017 Georgia Estimated Revenues

Georgia Estimated Revenues
FY 2017

Georgia Estimated Revenues

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Summary of Appropriations

Summary of Appropriations
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2017

Departments/Agencies

FY 2016 Current Budget

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

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

$10,770,129 18,967,403 10,542,093 34,993,596

$735,000

$10,770,129 18,967,403 10,542,093 35,728,596

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

17,314,958 14,427,413
7,606,988 71,295,494 69,084,000 10,312,655

3,084,591 865,036
2,766,124 7,394,893 2,791,172
722,186

20,399,549 15,292,449 10,373,112 78,690,387 71,875,172 11,034,841

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 Community Supervision, 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 Council, Georgia Public Health, Department of Public Safety, Department of Public Service Commission Regents, University System of Georgia Board of

7,703,544 4,170,953 46,312,441 11,905,690 988,416,162 71,890,242 3,046,290,885 34,791,312 1,168,464,300 10,133,637 67,096,307 376,822,861 30,822,634 8,502,129,564 30,579,930 35,311,295 58,303,356 555,998,208 19,896,674 121,041,296 312,759,048 13,040,323 26,941,338 103,310,393 45,847,115 48,021,765 240,708,804 143,525,522 8,482,398 2,020,395,691

24,249 83,343 1,036,738 830,435 42,882,831 19,936,104 159,943,474 126,067,337 (42,168,896) 1,382,740 1,173,717 36,604,243 229,033 415,979,478 (2,274,655) 939,946 (140,945) 77,881,430 481,342 10,662,811 14,370,269 250,050 4,116,092 1,886,688 (29,380,379) 3,942,246 14,687,280 7,374,865 705,354 100,354,646

7,727,793 4,254,296 47,349,179 12,736,125 1,031,298,993 91,826,346 3,206,234,359 160,858,649 1,126,295,404 11,516,377 68,270,024 413,427,104 31,051,667 8,918,109,042 28,305,275 36,251,241 58,162,411 633,879,638 20,378,016 131,704,107 327,129,317 13,290,373 31,057,430 105,197,081 16,466,736 51,964,011 255,396,084 150,900,387 9,187,752 2,120,750,337

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Summary of Appropriations

Summary of Appropriations
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2017

Departments/Agencies Revenue, Department of Secretary of 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

FY 2016 Current Budget
181,285,086 24,476,790
717,162,075 317,000
339,934,441 890,537,224
20,812,317 22,318,356 1,214,707,801

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

2,485,588

183,770,674

409,697

24,886,487

90,752,644

807,914,719

(52,000)

265,000

11,466,288

351,400,729

824,004,366

1,714,541,590

523,971

21,336,288

(1,592,281)

20,726,075

(4,789,570)

1,209,918,231

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

$21,827,979,507 $1,911,429,571 $23,739,409,078

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

$95,791,385 (16,323,240)
(132,632)
656,710,209 11,737,551

$1,073,563,561 124,490,762 1,325,935 167,969,114
1,660,064,000 283,993,012

TOTAL STATE GENERAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

$19,264,356,396 $1,163,646,298 $20,428,002,694

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Summary of Appropriations: By Policy Area
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2017

Summary of Appropriations: By Policy Area

Departments/State Agencies

State Funds (Other State General Funds) and Attached Agencies

FY 2016 Current Budget

Changes

FY 2017 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

$55,527,513 321,295,348 8,502,129,564 2,001,603,171
247,158 3,547,852 14,997,510 59,812,176 656,476,828
873,071 317,000 339,934,441 $11,956,761,632

$40,903 36,563,340 415,979,478 100,810,804
(247,158) (369,587)
160,587 31,419,975 59,228,045
104,624 (52,000) 11,466,288 $655,105,299

$55,568,416 357,858,688 8,918,109,042 2,102,413,975
3,178,265 15,158,097 91,232,151 715,704,873
977,695 265,000 351,400,729 $12,611,866,931

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

$977,243,490 10,255,138 244,153 673,381
2,429,456,531 109,968,257 167,969,114 272,255,461 2,149,510 2,277,486 62,214,526 517,801,142 6,191,806 232,731 8,664,148 23,108,381 209,159,883 13,717,860 1,458,567 16,372,494 20,812,317
$4,852,226,376

$42,775,366
107,465 156,971,154 (9,884,276)
11,737,551 44,773
122,398 951,874 84,245,607 (6,191,806)
6,187
(178,558) 14,806,493
(132,632) 13,419
523,971 $295,918,986

$1,020,018,856 10,255,138 244,153 780,846
2,586,427,685 100,083,981 167,969,114 283,993,012 2,194,283 2,399,884 63,166,400 602,046,749
238,918 8,664,148 22,929,823 223,966,376 13,717,860 1,325,935 16,385,913 21,336,288 $5,148,145,362

Safe Georgia Community Supervision, Department of Governor's Office of Transition, Support, and Reentry Georgia Commission on Family Violence Corrections, Department of Defense, Department of

$30,674,888 3,741,443 374,981
1,168,464,300 10,133,637

$125,008,026 1,041,879 17,432
(42,168,896) 1,382,740

$155,682,914 4,783,322 392,413
1,126,295,404 11,516,377

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Summary of Appropriations: By Policy Area

Summary of Appropriations: By Policy Area
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2017

Departments/State Agencies State Funds (Other State General Funds) and Attached Agencies Investigation, Georgia Bureau of Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Juvenile Justice, Department of 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 2016 Current Budget
81,374,225 39,667,071 312,759,048 45,847,115 124,686,503
695,864 3,494,886 2,904,319 11,743,950 $1,836,562,230

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

6,948,619

88,322,844

3,714,192

43,381,263

14,370,269

327,129,317

(29,380,379)

16,466,736

6,601,748

131,288,251

10,059

705,923

11,257

3,506,143

169,041

3,073,360

582,760

12,326,710

$88,308,747

$1,924,870,977

Responsible and Efficient Government Georgia Senate Georgia House of Representatives Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices Audits and Accounts, Department of Appeals, Court of 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 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 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 Council, Georgia

$10,770,129 18,967,403 10,542,093 34,993,596 17,314,958 14,427,413 7,606,988 71,295,494 69,084,000 10,312,655 4,378,948
2,637,624 686,972 469,506
3,007,250 694,197
11,905,690 67,096,307 30,579,930
6,504,848 11,062,041
8,568,626 981,295 824,505
2,534,416 695,777 670,679
6,887,089 19,574,080 19,896,674 13,040,323 26,941,338 48,021,765

$735,000 3,084,591
865,036 2,766,124 7,394,893 2,791,172
722,186 (486,401)
396,701 113,949
78,097 5,246
830,435 1,173,717 (2,274,655)
144,271
178,697 22,799
(824,505) 37,888 (6,631) 17,658
165,583 123,295 481,342 250,050 4,116,092 3,942,246

$10,770,129 18,967,403 10,542,093 35,728,596 20,399,549 15,292,449 10,373,112 78,690,387 71,875,172 11,034,841 3,892,547
3,034,325 800,921 469,506
3,085,347 699,443
12,736,125 68,270,024 28,305,275
6,649,119 11,062,041
8,747,323 1,004,094
2,572,304 689,146 688,337
7,052,672 19,697,375 20,378,016 13,290,373 31,057,430 51,964,011

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Summary of Appropriations: By Policy Area
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2017

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

FY 2016 Current Budget
8,482,398 180,851,303
433,783 21,221,086
264,236 2,991,468 22,318,356 $789,537,239

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

705,354

9,187,752

2,485,588

183,336,891

433,783

347,900

21,568,986

7,887

272,123

53,910

3,045,378

(1,592,281)

20,726,075

$28,853,234

$818,390,473

Growing Georgia Agriculture, Department of State Soil and Water Conservation Commission 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 Forestry Commission, Georgia Natural Resources, Department of Total

$42,668,838 2,670,085 973,518
38,025,282 20,000,000
983,495 12,881,465 30,822,634 35,311,295 103,310,393 $287,647,005

$966,102 47,487 23,149
10,139,197 10,000,000
(250,000) 46,907
229,033 939,946 1,886,688 $24,028,509

$43,634,940 2,717,572 996,667
48,164,479 30,000,000
733,495 12,928,372 31,051,667 36,251,241 105,197,081 $311,675,514

Mobile Georgia Transportation, Department of Motor Fuel Funds Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority Total

$16,321,171 866,576,514
7,639,539 $890,537,224

$1,597,859 793,487,486
28,919,021 $824,004,366

$17,919,030 1,660,064,000
36,558,560 $1,714,541,590

Debt Management General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Motor Fuel Funds Total

$1,077,930,524 136,777,277
$1,214,707,801

$131,987,707 (136,777,277)
($4,789,570)

$1,209,918,231 $1,209,918,231

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

$21,827,979,507 $1,911,429,571 $23,739,409,078

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

$95,791,385 (16,323,240)
(132,632)
656,710,209 11,737,551

$1,073,563,561 124,490,762 1,325,935 167,969,114
1,660,064,000 283,993,012

TOTAL STATE GENERAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

$19,264,356,396 $1,163,646,298 $20,428,002,694

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Governor's Recommendation for FY 2017 State Funds by Policy Area

State Funds by Policy Area
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2017

State Funds by Policy Area

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Expenditures and Appropriations: State Funds
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2017

Expenditures and Appropriations: State Funds

Departments/Agencies

FY 2014 Expenditures

FY 2015 Expenditures

FY 2016

FY 2017

Current Budget Recommendation

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

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

$9,614,942 16,701,341
8,318,964 33,390,813

$10,770,129 18,967,403 10,542,093 34,993,596

$10,770,129 18,967,403 10,542,093 35,728,596

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

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

15,079,564 13,549,472
7,108,527 67,063,940 64,859,719 10,321,348

17,314,958 14,427,413
7,606,988 71,295,494 69,084,000 10,312,655

20,399,549 15,292,449 10,373,112 78,690,387 71,875,172 11,034,841

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 Community Supervision, 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 Council, Georgia Public Health, Department of Public Safety, Department of

6,072,764 4,111,187 42,377,538 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

6,306,999 3,824,253 44,548,659 11,638,773
966,621,303 140,203,563 2,979,933,813
1,151,711,031 9,386,977
63,008,893
367,547,485 35,566,883
8,073,784,989 30,369,769 32,957,146 47,590,877
540,286,667 19,817,621 99,532,349
302,727,934 12,957,306 21,158,851 97,130,211 53,265,830 46,945,538
232,282,769 136,458,709

7,703,544 4,170,953 46,312,441 11,905,690
988,416,162 71,890,242
3,046,290,885 34,791,312
1,168,464,300 10,133,637 67,096,307
376,822,861 30,822,634
8,502,129,564 30,579,930 35,311,295 58,303,356
555,998,208 19,896,674
121,041,296 312,759,048
13,040,323 26,941,338 103,310,393 45,847,115 48,021,765 240,708,804 143,525,522

7,727,793 4,254,296 47,349,179 12,736,125
1,031,298,993 91,826,346
3,206,234,359 160,858,649
1,126,295,404 11,516,377 68,270,024
413,427,104 31,051,667
8,918,109,042 28,305,275 36,251,241 58,162,411
633,879,638 20,378,016
131,704,107 327,129,317
13,290,373 31,057,430 105,197,081 16,466,736 51,964,011 255,396,084 150,900,387

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Expenditures and Appropriations: State Funds

Expenditures and Appropriations: State Funds
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2017

Departments/Agencies Public Service Commission Regents, University System of Georgia Board of Revenue, Department of Secretary of 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

FY 2014 Expenditures
7,735,199 1,885,225,887
203,404,403 26,675,763
602,889,213 432,123
313,822,850 813,765,821
20,093,178 17,369,340 1,014,861,386

FY 2015 Expenditures
8,117,449 1,939,970,941
191,757,215 21,869,896
655,809,093 321,492
331,760,058 801,846,077
19,378,787 17,706,225 1,016,418,621

FY 2016

FY 2017

Current Budget Recommendation

8,482,398

9,187,752

2,020,395,691

2,120,750,337

181,285,086

183,770,674

24,476,790

24,886,487

717,162,075

807,914,719

317,000

265,000

339,934,441

351,400,729

890,537,224

1,714,541,590

20,812,317

21,336,288

22,318,356

20,726,075

1,214,707,801

1,209,918,231

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

$19,910,728,349 $20,778,529,682 $21,827,979,507 $23,739,409,078

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

$912,479,497 142,313,985 1,765,485 278,958,076
175,413,852 908,587,997

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

$1,073,563,561 124,490,762 1,325,935 283,993,012
167,969,114 1,660,064,000

TOTAL STATE GENERAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS $17,505,201,817 $18,359,010,790 $19,264,356,396 $20,428,002,694
Note:
Program and fund source expenditure data for FY 2014 and FY 2015 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.
FY 2014 and FY 2015 expenditure information for the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission (SSWCC) is reflected under the Department of Agriculture. SSWCC was transferred to the Department of Agriculture per HB 397 (FY 2015 Session).

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Expenditures and Appropriations: Total Funds

Expenditures and Appropriations: Total Funds
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2017

Departments/Agencies

FY 2014 Expenditures

FY 2015 Expenditures

FY 2016

FY 2017

Current Budget Recommendation

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

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

$9,737,760 17,115,493
8,386,933 33,895,504

$10,770,129 18,967,403 10,542,093 35,633,596

$10,770,129 18,967,403 10,542,093 36,368,596

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

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

15,481,208 17,839,750
7,108,527 87,289,123 65,020,030 12,428,404

17,464,958 18,125,346
8,054,444 73,342,976 69,231,000 12,172,478

20,549,549 17,944,814 10,373,112 80,712,027 72,022,172 12,894,664

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 Community Supervision, 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 Council, Georgia Public Health, Department of

29,358,214 210,087,478
57,207,766 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 40,905,417
9,633,291,340 49,829,689 44,171,506
326,741,658 1,591,923,116
20,387,500 150,412,782 298,480,921 148,439,849
62,206,635 274,942,154
54,173,856 1,457,128
77,017,095 699,760,675

28,710,837 200,623,254
59,568,249 11,638,773
1,196,015,971 327,760,404
13,450,967,465
1,200,533,465 66,724,052 67,687,011
713,526,387 196,999,617 10,103,060,555
52,611,324 50,429,495 245,389,507 1,722,717,501 21,383,805 185,306,706 311,199,040 127,062,213 68,220,301 281,475,231 56,179,431
1,815,651 78,387,414 696,448,553

28,153,595 203,517,176
55,334,951 11,905,690
1,163,858,949 280,593,510
13,709,043,752 34,791,312
1,182,216,504 62,763,285 69,940,428
755,620,337 104,843,952 10,606,281,685
55,745,748 48,446,251 89,331,824 1,716,504,262 20,968,908 196,007,799 319,903,824 132,342,704 67,796,142 246,740,073 46,653,165
1,750,000 48,361,765 650,627,430

30,021,366 204,359,056
56,371,689 12,736,125
1,206,741,780 300,529,614
14,373,827,012 160,868,649
1,140,030,562 67,983,525 71,114,145
792,224,580 105,072,985 11,022,261,163
53,643,093 49,386,197 89,190,879 1,767,409,040 21,450,250 206,670,610 334,274,093 132,592,754 71,912,234 248,626,761 17,272,786
1,750,000 52,304,011 666,404,076

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Expenditures and Appropriations: Total Funds

Expenditures and Appropriations: Total Funds
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2017

Departments/Agencies Public Safety, Department of Public Service Commission Regents, University System of Georgia Board of Revenue, Department of Secretary of 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

FY 2014 Expenditures
179,126,185 9,151,015
6,482,017,058 209,744,540 32,861,863 605,399,588 30,984,356 671,322,809
2,708,053,388 40,480,164 17,713,172
1,082,155,383

FY 2015 Expenditures
191,978,021 9,553,311
6,775,051,834 206,332,943 30,621,421 660,109,440 32,571,030 697,939,256
2,467,798,370 40,951,383 18,085,057
1,202,604,172

FY 2016

FY 2017

Current Budget Recommendation

195,674,216

203,049,081

9,825,498

10,530,852

7,108,142,454

7,208,497,100

182,104,173

184,589,761

29,285,639

29,695,336

718,514,398

808,553,369

36,319,746

36,686,846

781,380,198

792,846,486

2,577,221,237

3,401,225,603

38,799,569

39,174,967

22,692,188

21,099,907

1,234,718,435

1,229,928,865

TOTAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

$42,594,435,906 $44,130,341,182 $45,119,027,195 $47,514,051,767

Note:
Program and fund source expenditure data for FY 2014 and FY 2015 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.
FY 2014 and FY 2015 expenditure information for the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission (SSWCC) is reflected under the Department of Agriculture. SSWCC was transferred to the Department of Agriculture per HB 397 (FY 2015 Session).

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State Funds Surplus by Department

State Funds Surplus by Department

Departments/Agencies

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

FY 2014

FY 2015

$700,925 1,678,275 1,532,815
184,097

$1,031,350 1,898,794 1,708,315 76,724

12,197 62,805 26,523 80,482
8,901 2

385 93,301 117,286 159,068 16,210
1

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 1,159 78,575
135,366 502,990
86,908 28,160 578,172
$66,666,743

178,319 228,744 535,448
36,022 10,901,061
19,594 142,040,347
1,289,720 43,133
160,240 2,400,284
18,253 4,874,727
3,342 1,192,687 2,279,328
74,858 981,550 3,228,074 100,240
96,097 976,595 1,057,712
37,490 1,922,059
284,196 314
2,496,946 1,874,501
117,865 64,725
33,314,667 85,200
183,034 1,315,147
233,087 95,544
1,289,121
$221,131,702

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State Funds Surplus by Department

State Funds Surplus by Department

Departments/Agencies

FY 2014

FY 2015

Surplus to Revenue Shortfall Reserve, June 30 Surplus to Lottery for Education Reserve, June 30 Surplus to Tobacco Settlement Reserve, June 30

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

$185,013,926 35,622,804 494,972

TOTAL FUNDS SURPLUS

$112,470,604

$221,131,702

Note: The State General Funds Surplus for Fiscal Year 2014 includes a lapse of unallotted funds totaling $6,056,978 ($79,239 State General Funds and $5,977,739 Lottery Funds). For Fiscal Year 2015, the amount of unallotted funds was $105,200 in State General Funds. The agency surplus that was returned to the State Treasury for deposit into the Revenue Shortfall Reserve was $66,587,504 in Fiscal Year 2014. For Fiscal Year 2015, the amount returned to the State Treasury was $184,908,726. 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

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

2017 (Est.) 2016 (Est.)
2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

$1,355,874,753 1,299,558,597 1,282,438,777 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

$21,623,897,405 21,557,498,541 20,256,765,495 19,539,691,059 18,316,797,048 17,546,376,094 16,251,244,423 17,832,365,614 19,799,134,318 19,895,976,560

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

6.3% 6.0% 6.3% 6.3% 6.7% 7.0% 8.1% 7.2% 6.6% 5.9%

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Revenue Shortfall Reserve

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

1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

$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
1,431,248,148

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 Exceeds 4% of Net Revenue Collections

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Lottery Funds
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2017

Lottery Funds
Use of Lottery Funds

FY 2016 Current Budget

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

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

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

$36,563,340 $36,563,340

$357,858,688 $357,858,688

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

$463,360,413 47,916,330
109,059,989 1,930,296
26,000,000 8,209,800
$656,476,828

$59,117,809
110,236 $59,228,045

$522,478,222 47,916,330
109,059,989 1,930,296
26,000,000 8,320,036
$715,704,873

TOTAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

$977,772,176

$95,791,385 $1,073,563,561

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, 2015, the Shortfall Reserve balance was $472,548,500.

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Tobacco Settlement Funds

Tobacco Settlement Funds

Tobacco Settlement Funds
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2017

Use of Tobacco Settlement Funds

FY 2016 Current Budget

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

HEALTHCARE Direct Healthcare
Low Income Medicaid Community Care Services Program 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 Georgia Research Alliance Enforcement/Compliance for Underage Smoking Subtotal: Total - Healthcare

DCH DHS/DCH
DBHDD
DPH DPH DPH DPH DPH DPH BOR DOR

$109,968,257 6,191,806
10,255,138 $126,415,201
$2,368,932 2,915,302 6,613,249 115,637 500,000 1,204,740 247,158 433,783
$14,398,801 4140,814,002

TOTAL TOBACCO SETTLEMENT FUNDS
SUMMARY BY AGENCY Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
(DBHDD) Department of Community Health (DCH) 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

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

($16,076,082) ($16,076,082)
($247,158) ($247,158) ($16,323,240) ($16,323,240)
($9,884,276) (6,191,806) (247,158)
($16,323,240)

$93,892,175 6,191,806
10,255,138 $110,339,119
$2,368,932 2,915,302 6,613,249 115,637 500,000 1,204,740 0 433,783
$14,151,643 $124,490,762
$124,490,762
$10,255,138 100,083,981
0 13,717,860
0 433,783 $124,490,762

Note: The Governor's FY 2017 Budget includes a recommendation to transfer the Community Care Services Program from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Community Health.

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Transportation Funds
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2017

Transportation Funds

Transportation Revenues

Motor Fuel Funds Motor Fuel Tax Interest on Motor Fuel Deposits
Subtotal: Motor Fuel Funds

State General Funds Hotel/Motel and Highway Impact Fees Alternative Vehicle Tax and Jet Fuel Tax Exemptions Other State General Funds
Subtotal: State General Funds

Total Transportation Funds Available

FY 2016 Original Estimate

Changes

FY 2017 Revenue Estimate

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

$655,016,000 1,694,209
$656,710,209

$1,653,200,000 6,864,000
$1,660,064,000

$19,300,983 $19,300,983
$1,022,654,774

$157,985,500 22,620,000
(11,661,444)
$168,944,056

$157,985,500 22,620,000 7,639,539
$188,245,039

$825,654,265 $1,848,309,039

Use of Motor Fuel Funds
Department of Transportation Capital Construction Projects Capital Maintenance Projects Capital 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 Total - General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
Total - Motor Fuel Funds

FY 2016 Current Budget

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$223,238,790 41,483,404
82,124,154 2,825,346
55,760,528 124,470,000
4,346,461 2,270,378 216,339,439 21,871,601 $774,730,101

($223,238,790)
(41,483,404) 812,188,486
14,568,402 (987,637)
11,213,649 41,092,234 (4,346,461)
(500,628) 207,506,812
4,191,010 $820,203,673

$0
0 812,188,486
96,692,556 1,837,709
66,974,177 165,562,234
0 1,769,750 423,846,251 26,062,611 $1,594,933,774

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

($26,716,187)

$65,130,226

$793,487,486 $1,660,064,000

$136,777,277

($136,777,277)

$0

0

0

0

$136,777,277 ($136,777,277)

$0

$1,003,353,791

$656,710,209 $1,660,064,000

Use of State General Funds
Department of Transportation Intermodal (Airport Aid Only) Subtotal:
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority

FY 2016 Current Budget

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$11,661,444 $11,661,444

$1,538,556 $1,538,556

$13,200,000 $13,200,000

$7,639,539

$28,919,021

$36,558,560

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Transportation Funds

Transportation Funds
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2017

Transportation Revenues Total - Department of Transportation
General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund* Issued New Total - General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
Total - State General Funds
TOTAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS
*Debt Service for road and bridge bonds only

FY 2016 Original Estimate
$19,300,983
$0 0
$0
$19,300,983
$1,022,654,774

Changes

FY 2017 Revenue Estimate

$30,457,577

$49,758,560

$138,486,479 0
$138,486,479

$138,486,479 0
$138,486,479

$168,944,056

$188,245,039

$825,654,265 $1,848,309,039

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Salary Adjustments
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2017

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. Appropriately recognizing the contributions of these individuals can help the state retain its best and brightest employees while remaining competitive in recruiting exceptional new talent to careers in public service.
The FY 2017 budget, therefore, includes funds for Executive, Judicial, and Legislative agencies to be used for merit-based pay increases for high-performing current employees, as well as salary adjustments needed to address retention in jobs with high turnover rates and to recruit skilled new employees. The budget also includes additional funding for the Board of Regents to enable the University System to remain competitive in attracting the highest quality faculty for Georgia's institutions of higher learning.
Finally, the FY 2017 budget includes a recommendation to add substantial funding for the specific purpose of supporting local school systems as they work to restore instructional days, eliminate teacher furloughs, and enhance teacher salaries. Teachers must be provided the support and resources necessary to prepare students for success in education, careers, and life in general. An investment in our teachers is thus a direct investment in the future of our state and children. This additional funding will provide school systems with the resources and flexibility to address the most critical needs of their students and teachers in order to improve educational outcomes and keep quality teachers in the classroom.

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 2016 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, 2016. 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.
2. Provide for salary adjustments for certain identified job classifications within the Department of Banking and Finance, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Corrections, Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Law, and Department of Public Health to address employee retention needs effective July 1, 2016.
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, 2016.
4. Provide additional funds to the Department of Early Care and Learning to implement a new compensation model to retain lead teachers, increase assistant teacher salaries, and maintain classroom quality, effective July 1, 2016.
5. Provide additional funds to the Department of Early Care and Learning for pre-kindergarten teachers to be used for employee recruitment and retention initiatives, effective July 1, 2016.
6. Provide additional funds for personal services for Regents faculty and staff and public librarians to be used for performance incentives or salary adjustments necessary for employee recruitment and retention initiatives, effective July 1, 2016.
7. 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, 2016.
Total

Amount $94,022,002
42,982,531
300,000,000 26,213,684 7,761,671 59,543,375 8,851,404
$539,374,667

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 three 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 2017

Summary of Statewide Budget Changes
Departments/Agencies and Attached Agencies
Legislative Branch: Georgia Senate Georgia House of Representatives 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 Soil and Water Conservation Commission, State 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 Community Supervision, Department of 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 Emergency Management Agency, Georgia Equal Opportunity, Commission on Inspector General, Office of Professional Standards Commission, Georgia Student Achievement, Office of

Merit Assessments
$27,287 29,391
23,886 6,874 1,408
83,305 85,715 12,000
5,429 2,154
2,487
2,789 172
15,899 964
11,172
141,677 1,055 3,891
20,738 332
1,450 1,538 397,226 88,441 2,416 15,926
17,118 18,328 72,042 20,416
9,304 7,437 1,409 1,025 (463)
683 5,971 3,785

Risk Pools

TeamWorks

Payroll Shared Services

($26,275) (16,954)
(3,966) (27,510)
177,308 (46,045)
(700)
(5,719)
331,144
3,394
(85,327) (5,284)
(451) (4,074)
(993,732)
(4,442)
(2,004) (32,977)
343,288 (1,818,171)
38,884 (72,050)
4,637 (136,624)
52,794 (13,680)
14,144 (1,127) (2,299) (22,100)
176 (7,587)
3,332

$11,980 7,478
1,664 (582) 21,030 9,915 1,975
3,351 2,717
693 113,279
2,103 481
24,035
389,801 (128,185)
4,371 18,145
22,430 33,206 39,194
6,827 (17,038)

$6,023
704 10,315
1,975 1,124 193,942 3,512 6,543

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Summary of Statewide Budget Changes
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2017

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 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 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

Merit Assessments
309,462 364
18,176 19,999 70,251
1,301 80,922
3,924 30,274 50,588 27,732 14,269 43,350
790 97,475
243 364 2,623 7,501 8,548
6,107 62,613
9,427 464
3,916
8,350
1,441 291,507
4,348 15,211
$2,334,217
25,468 $2,308,749

Risk Pools
1,502,502
(21,418) (63,164) (14,060)
(1,864) (79,788) (10,920) (43,047) (203,881) (156,370)
8,708 (144,672)
443,086 (2,239)
(462) (8,152) (10,753) (3,363) (311,697) (109,248)
(21,253) 71,853
(90,819)
(14,272)
944

TeamWorks 57,258

Payroll Shared Services

3,327 4,553 73,498 1,937 26,030 19,997 6,803 32,242 (85,053) 14,803 55,158

15,995 1,303
(30,809)

25,674

1,142
(1,275) 3,119 7,744 15 1,704
1,166

73,428 7,416
24,910 6,722
($1,531,870)
944 ($1,532,814)

170,569
(172) 1,239
$990,348
23,596 $966,752

2,855
$213,482 0
$213,482

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Olmstead Related Services

Olmstead Related Services

Olmstead Related Services
Total Funds Financial Summary

Use of Olmstead Funds

FY 2014 Expenses

FY 2015 Expenses

FY 2016 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:

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

$0
25,800,000 618,618
416,442 5,088

$0
25,800,000 700,000
406,080 10,332

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

622,282
13,204,451 35,207
180,558 $40,882,646

1,002,720
13,900,000 10,000
182,364 $42,011,496

$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

$16,579,631 214,695
$16,794,326
$67,864,783 46,885,752 3,713,401
$118,463,936
$1,939,709 2,399,619 5,118,824 450,798 5,505,509
$15,414,459
$1,270,578 $1,270,578

$16,624,539 919,029
$17,543,568
$67,016,733 45,499,546 3,353,537
$115,869,816
$2,181,474 2,014,392 4,905,173 518,767 625,000
$10,244,806
$1,784,064 $1,784,064

$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

$252,656,191 27,063,982
$279,720,173
$448,930,021 231,856,140 235,379,688 84,125,136 47,606,371 48,499,147 39,460,885 26,998,556 4,083,707 10,125,948
$1,177,065,599

$272,842,282 33,903,204
$306,745,486
$435,722,360 253,553,503 288,206,559 82,712,310 62,226,622 45,742,779 41,751,436 28,038,399 3,703,481 10,528,288
$1,252,185,737

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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

TOTAL OLMSTEAD RELATED FUNDS

FY 2014 Expenses

FY 2015 Expenses

FY 2016 Budget

$235,067,965 83,076,229
153,879,833 $472,024,027

$238,928,003 100,435,415 160,254,462
$499,617,880

$242,666,530 116,976,094 192,333,442
$551,976,066

$10,579,709 6,220,252 4,393,432 4,058,747 7,976,163

$11,312,563 6,444,368 4,195,532 5,242,425
11,963,208

$13,385,737 7,576,250 4,769,306 5,701,103
11,545,983

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

22,053,581 1,455,279 15,769 1,278,329 8,376,901 2,390,813
$74,728,768
$25,906,842 2,909,860 3,103,142
17,160,000 3,897,508
52,206,229 13,424,104
3,894,306

24,610,719 1,511,479 19,600 1,318,755 8,393,226 2,671,777
$81,503,935
$26,519,518 3,542,400 3,051,822
17,160,000 3,942,509
58,109,576 13,000,000
4,000,000

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

38,328,012 59,343,820
2,341,824 7,084,225 $229,599,872
$11,774,482 $11,774,482
$14,810,564 24,003,598 15,517,175 2,358,133 686,688 9,747,035

41,500,000 61,263,549
2,341,824 7,084,225 $241,515,423
$12,000,000 $12,000,000
$14,050,100 21,990,811 15,517,197 2,108,000 992,000 10,612,800

419,884 $64,841,673 $2,443,958,306

424,434 $67,547,627 $2,491,997,700

612,200 $65,883,108 $2,657,252,009

$2,486,812,840 $2,532,880,346 $2,699,263,505

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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 2014 Expenses

FY 2015 Expenses

FY 2016 Budget

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

$40,882,646 1,456,785,772
883,268,629 150,672,721
1,270,578 $2,532,880,346

$42,011,496 1,558,931,223
952,878,532 143,658,190
1,784,064 $2,699,263,505

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 time line in processing tax returns, the most recent data used from the Department of Revenue is 2013.
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 sixth year in which the tax expenditure report has been produced. The report for FY 2016 provided estimates for FY 2014 to FY 2016. The current report (FY 2017) provides estimates for FY 2015 to FY 2017. 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, title ad valorem tax on motor vehicles, and the special excise tax on consumer fireworks. For each type of expenditure item, a cost has been calculated for FY 2015, FY 2016, and FY 2017.
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 2015, FY 2016, and FY 2017. 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 web site of the Office of Planning and Budget at opb.georgia.gov.

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Summary of Programs for Zero Based Budgeting Review

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 Education, Department of Regents, University System Board of

Student Finance Commission, Georgia
Teachers Retirement System 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

Veterans Service, Department of Defense, Department of

Investigation, Georgia Bureau of Public Safety, Department of
Responsible and Efficient Government
State Accounting Office Administrative Services, Department of Driver Services, Department of Insurance, Commissioner of Labor, Department of Revenue, Department of

Secretary of State Workers' Compensation, State Board of
Growing Georgia
Agriculture, Department of Community Affairs, Department of Economic Development, Department of Forestry Commission, Georgia Natural Resources, Department of
Mobile Georgia
Transportation, Department of

Program
Quality Initiatives State Charter School Commission Administration Enterprise Innovation Institute Forestry Cooperative Extension Forestry Research HOPE GED HOPE Grant Local/Floor COLA Technical Education
Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities Substance Abuse Prevention PeachCare Community Services Energy Assistance Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration Refugee Assistance Immunization Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control Public Health Formula Grants to Counties Veterans Benefits
Departmental Administration Military Readiness Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Office of Highway Safety
State Accounting Office Departmental Administration Regulatory Compliance Industrial Loan Labor Market Information Office of Special Investigations Technology Support Services Georgia Commission on the Holocaust Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws
Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs Departmental Administration Departmental Administration Tree Seedling Nursery Law Enforcement
Capital Maintenance Projects Data Collection, Compliance, and Reporting Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority Traffic Management and Control

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

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Legislative

Georgia Senate

Georgia Senate
FY 2017 Program Budgets

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

FY 2016 Current Budget
$10,770,129
$10,770,129 $10,770,129

Changes $0 $0 $0

FY 2017 Recommendation
$10,770,129
$10,770,129 $10,770,129

The budget request for the Georgia Senate is included in the Governor's recommendation as submitted by the Georgia 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 2014 Expenditures
$1,082,979
1,062,153
6,378,917
946,211

FY 2015 Expenditures
$970,647
1,066,636
6,741,325
959,152

FY 2016 Current Budget
$1,278,792
1,170,326
7,228,476
1,092,535

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$1,278,792

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$1,278,792

1,170,326

1,170,326

7,228,476

7,228,476

1,092,535

1,092,535

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

$9,737,760 $9,737,760

$10,770,129 $10,770,129

$10,770,129 $10,770,129

$10,770,129 $10,770,129

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

122,818 $122,818 9,614,942 $9,614,942

0 $0 10,770,129 $10,770,129

0 $0 10,770,129 $10,770,129

0 $0 10,770,129 $10,770,129

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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 2016 Current Budget
$10,770,129 $10,770,129 $10,770,129
FY 2016 Current Budget
$1,278,792 $1,278,792
$1,170,326 $1,170,326
$7,228,476 $7,228,476
$1,092,535 $1,092,535

Changes $0 $0 $0

FY 2017 Recommendation
$10,770,129
$10,770,129 $10,770,129

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$0

$1,278,792

$0

$1,278,792

$0

$1,170,326

$0

$1,170,326

$0

$7,228,476

$0

$7,228,476

$0

$1,092,535

$0

$1,092,535

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Georgia House of Representatives
FY 2017 Program Budgets

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

FY 2016 Current Budget
$18,967,403
$18,967,403 $18,967,403

Changes $0 $0 $0

FY 2017 Recommendation
$18,967,403
$18,967,403 $18,967,403

The budget request for the Georgia House of Representatives is included in the Governor's recommendation as submitted by the Georgia 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 2014 Expenditures
$16,412,617
$16,412,617
$16,412,617

FY 2015 Expenditures
$17,115,493
$17,115,493
$17,115,493

FY 2016 Current Budget
$18,967,403
$18,967,403
$18,967,403

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$18,967,403

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$18,967,403

$18,967,403

$18,967,403

$18,967,403

$18,967,403

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

414,152 $414,152 16,701,341 $16,701,341

0 $0 18,967,403 $18,967,403

0 $0 18,967,403 $18,967,403

0 $0 18,967,403 $18,967,403

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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 2016 Current Budget
$18,967,403 $18,967,403 $18,967,403
FY 2016 Current Budget
$18,967,403 $18,967,403

Changes $0 $0 $0

FY 2017 Recommendation
$18,967,403
$18,967,403 $18,967,403

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$0

$18,967,403

$0

$18,967,403

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General Assembly

General Assembly
FY 2017 Program Budgets

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

FY 2016 Current Budget
$10,542,093
$10,542,093 $10,542,093

Changes $0 $0 $0

FY 2017 Recommendation
$10,542,093
$10,542,093 $10,542,093

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: Other Funds Prior Year State Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

General Assembly
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2015 Expenditures
$4,664,762
936,703
2,785,468
$8,386,933
$8,386,933

FY 2016 Current Budget
$5,777,046
1,307,716
3,457,331
$10,542,093
$10,542,093

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$5,777,046

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$5,777,046

1,307,716

1,307,716

3,457,331

3,457,331

$10,542,093

$10,542,093

$10,542,093

$10,542,093

0 37,655 $37,655 8,325,774 $8,325,774

31,619 36,350 $67,969 8,318,964 $8,318,964

0 0 $0 10,542,093 $10,542,093

0 0 $0 10,542,093 $10,542,093

0 0 $0 10,542,093 $10,542,093

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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 2016 Current Budget
$10,542,093 $10,542,093 $10,542,093
FY 2016 Current Budget
$5,777,046 $5,777,046
$1,307,716 $1,307,716
$3,457,331 $3,457,331

Changes $0 $0 $0

FY 2017 Recommendation
$10,542,093
$10,542,093 $10,542,093

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$0

$5,777,046

$0

$5,777,046

$0

$1,307,716

$0

$1,307,716

$0

$3,457,331

$0

$3,457,331

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Department of Audits and Accounts
FY 2017 Program Budgets

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

FY 2016 Current Budget
$34,993,596 $34,993,596
640,000 $640,000 $35,633,596

Changes $735,000 $735,000 0 $0 $735,000

FY 2017 Recommendation
$35,728,596 $35,728,596
640,000 $640,000 $36,368,596

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. Increase funds in order to conduct the financial audit, Single Audit, and State Health Benefit Plan audit for the Department of Community Health.
Total Change

$735,000 $735,000

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

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

Legislative Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to analyze proposed legislation affecting state retirement systems for fiscal impact and review actuarial investigations and to prepare fiscal notes upon request on other legislation having a significant impact on state revenues and/or expenditures.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Department of Audits and Accounts
FY 2017 Program Budgets

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. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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

FY 2015 Expenditures
$29,012,706
2,316,781
0

FY 2016 Current Budget
$30,560,865
2,380,309
20,000

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$31,295,865

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$31,295,865

2,380,309

2,380,309

20,000

20,000

204,398 2,095,929

251,472 2,314,545

252,560 2,419,862

252,560 2,419,862

252,560 2,419,862

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

$33,895,504 $33,895,504

$35,633,596 $35,633,596

$36,368,596 $36,368,596

$36,368,596 $36,368,596

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

504,691 $504,691 33,390,813 $33,390,813

640,000 $640,000 34,993,596 $34,993,596

640,000 $640,000 35,728,596 $35,728,596

640,000 $640,000 35,728,596 $35,728,596

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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 2016 Current Budget
$34,993,596 $34,993,596
640,000 $640,000 $35,633,596
FY 2016 Current Budget
$29,920,865 640,000
$30,560,865
$2,380,309 $2,380,309
$20,000 $20,000
$252,560 $252,560
$2,419,862 $2,419,862
Judicial

Changes $735,000 $735,000 0 $0 $735,000

FY 2017 Recommendation
$35,728,596 $35,728,596
640,000 $640,000 $36,368,596

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$735,000 0
$735,000

$30,655,865 640,000
$31,295,865

$0

$2,380,309

$0

$2,380,309

$0

$20,000

$0

$20,000

$0

$252,560

$0

$252,560

$0

$2,419,862

$0

$2,419,862

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Court of Appeals
FY 2017 Program Budgets

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

FY 2016 Current Budget
$17,314,958 $17,314,958
150,000 $150,000 $17,464,958

Changes $3,084,591 $3,084,591 0 $0 $3,084,591

FY 2017 Recommendation
$20,399,549 $20,399,549
150,000 $150,000 $20,549,549

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

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 for personal services and operating expenses for three new judgeships.
2. Increase funds for a five percent salary adjustment for appellate court judges and 40 days of the adjusted expense allowance ($34,600) for judges residing 50 miles or more from the Judicial Building.
3. Increase funds to complete conversion of microfilm to searchable PDF format for court records.
4. Increase funds for one additional procurement and facilities position.
5. Increase funds to restore two central staff attorney positions.
6. Increase funds to restore one systems analyst position.
7. Increase funds to restore one deputy court administrator/attorney position.
8. Increase funds for a one-time upgrade of the audiovisual system that supports the courtroom video streaming project.
9. Increase funds to provide live streaming of oral arguments and storage for online viewing.
10. Increase funds to provide a step increase on the attorney salary scale.
11. Increase funds to share costs for one deputy reporter position and one clerk position with the Supreme Court.
12. Increase funds for a one-time purchase of seven servers.
13. Increase funds for one-time software costs to update e-filing applications and allow judges to access trial court records from tablet devices. Total Change

$1,729,107 130,786
60,000 73,190 253,231 114,801 156,296 139,150
3,500 120,967 112,463
70,000 121,100
$3,084,591

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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 2012 Actual

FY 2013 Actual

3,464 $439,921
289

3,432 $456,421
286

FY 2014 Actual
3,146 $422,386
262

FY 2015 Actual
3,226 $410,388
269

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

FY 2015 Expenditures
$15,481,208
$15,481,208
$15,481,208

FY 2016 Current Budget
$17,464,958
$17,464,958
$17,464,958

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$20,549,549

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$20,549,549

$20,549,549

$20,549,549

$20,549,549

$20,549,549

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

401,644 $401,644 15,079,564 $15,079,564

150,000 $150,000 17,314,958 $17,314,958

150,000 $150,000 20,399,549 $20,399,549

150,000 $150,000 20,399,549 $20,399,549

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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 2016 Current Budget
$17,314,958 $17,314,958
150,000 $150,000 $17,464,958
FY 2016 Current Budget
$17,314,958 150,000
$17,464,958

Changes $3,084,591 $3,084,591 0 $0 $3,084,591

FY 2017 Recommendation
$20,399,549 $20,399,549
150,000 $150,000 $20,549,549

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$3,084,591 0
$3,084,591

$20,399,549 150,000
$20,549,549

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Judicial Council
FY 2017 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 2016 Current Budget
$14,427,413 $14,427,413
2,552,935 $2,552,935
1,144,998 $1,144,998 $18,125,346

Changes $865,036 $865,036 (925,568)
($925,568) (120,000)
($120,000) ($180,532)

FY 2017 Recommendation
$15,292,449 $15,292,449
1,627,367 $1,627,367
1,024,998 $1,024,998 $17,944,814

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

Council of Accountability Court Judges

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI courts, juvenile drug courts, family dependency treatment courts, mental health courts, and veteran's courts, as well as the Council of Accountability Court Judges. 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:

State General Funds
1. Transfer funds from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for personal services and operating costs to support IT infrastructure, research, case management, and statewide reporting for Council of Accountability Court Judges at the Administrative Office of the Courts pursuant to HB 328 (2015 Session).
Total Change

Other Changes 2. Reflect a change in the program name.

3. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.

Total Change

$156,631
$156,631 Yes Yes $0

Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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FY 2017 Program Budgets

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 merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Increase funds for operations and technology infrastructure and licensing for services provided to multiple classes of court.
3. Increase funds for event management software for training support and services provided to multiple classes of court.
4. Increase funds for one electronic media curriculum designer position to expand delivery of computerbased, online training for judges.
Total Change

Judicial Council

Purpose:

The purpose of the appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to provide administrative support for the councils of the Magistrate Court Judges, the Municipal Court Judges, the Probate Court Judges, the State Court Judges, and the Georgia Council of Court Administrators; to operate the Child Support E-Filing system, the Child Support Guidelines Commission, and the Commission on Interpreters; and to support the Committee on Justice for Children.

Recommended Change:

State General Funds
1. Increase funds for the Cold Case Project to identify children most likely to age out of foster care without a family.
2. Increase funds to create a statewide repository for Probate Court records and a central point of contact for retrieving records.
3. Increase funds for grants for civil legal services to victims of domestic violence.

4. Increase funds for the Council of Municipal Court Judges for publication of standard operating procedures, continued strategic business and information technology planning, and executive committee and district representative travel to present low-cost training to judges.
5. Increase funds for ten parent accountability court coordinator positions.

6. Increase funds to improve and expand training for members of the Georgia Council of Court Administrators.
Total Change

Other Changes 7. Reduce federal and other funds based on projected revenues. (Total Funds: ($1,045,568))

8. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.

Total Change

$4,718 24,000 43,000 52,000 $123,718
$75,000 40,000
193,125 21,795
247,267 7,500
$584,687 Yes Yes $0

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FY 2017 Program Budgets

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.

$0

Total Change

$0

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.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Judicial Council
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Council of Accountability Court
Judges 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 2014 Expenditures
$352,933
233,936
1,460,977
13,246,990 470,647
800,000 $16,565,483 $16,565,483
2,212,185 1,938,049 $4,150,234 12,415,249 $12,415,249

FY 2015 Expenditures
$431,413

FY 2016 Current Budget
$446,319

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$446,319

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$602,950

234,048

172,890

172,890

172,890

1,512,154

1,174,992

1,298,710

1,298,710

14,372,093 490,042

15,000,722 530,423

14,539,841 530,423

14,539,841 530,423

800,000 $17,839,750 $17,839,750

800,000 $18,125,346 $18,125,346

800,000 $17,788,183 $17,788,183

800,000 $17,944,814 $17,944,814

2,099,424 2,190,854 $4,290,278 13,549,472 $13,549,472

2,552,935 1,144,998 $3,697,933 14,427,413 $14,427,413

1,627,367 1,024,998 $2,652,365 15,135,818 $15,135,818

1,627,367 1,024,998 $2,652,365 15,292,449 $15,292,449

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Judicial Council
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Council of Accountability Court Judges 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 2016 Current Budget
$14,427,413 $14,427,413
2,552,935 $2,552,935
1,144,998 $1,144,998 $18,125,346
FY 2016 Current Budget
$446,319 $446,319
$172,890 $172,890
$471,789 703,203
$1,174,992
$12,178,882 2,552,935 268,905
$15,000,722
$530,423 $530,423
$800,000 $800,000

Changes $865,036 $865,036 (925,568)
($925,568) (120,000)
($120,000) ($180,532)

FY 2017 Recommendation
$15,292,449 $15,292,449
1,627,367 $1,627,367
1,024,998 $1,024,998 $17,944,814

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$156,631 $156,631

$602,950 $602,950

$0

$172,890

$0

$172,890

$123,718 0
$123,718

$595,507 703,203
$1,298,710

$584,687 (925,568) (120,000) ($460,881)

$12,763,569 1,627,367 148,905
$14,539,841

$0

$530,423

$0

$530,423

$0

$800,000

$0

$800,000

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Juvenile Courts

Juvenile Courts
FY 2017 Program Budgets

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

FY 2016 Current Budget
$7,606,988 $7,606,988
447,456 $447,456 $8,054,444

Changes $2,766,124 $2,766,124 (447,456) ($447,456) $2,318,668

FY 2017 Recommendation
$10,373,112 $10,373,112
0 $0 $10,373,112

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

Other Changes

1. Eliminate federal funds based on projected revenues. (Total Funds: ($447,456))

Yes

Total Change

$0

Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court
judges salaries. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to provide a judicial salary increase.
Total Change

$2,766,124 $2,766,124

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Juvenile Courts
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2014 Expenditures
$1,464,197

FY 2015 Expenditures
$1,487,573

FY 2016 Current Budget
$2,001,111

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$1,553,655

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$1,553,655

5,410,622

5,620,954

6,053,333

8,819,457

8,819,457

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

$7,108,527 $7,108,527

$8,054,444 $8,054,444

$10,373,112 $10,373,112

$10,373,112 $10,373,112

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

0 $0 7,108,527 $7,108,527

447,456 $447,456 7,606,988 $7,606,988

0 $0 10,373,112 $10,373,112

0 $0 10,373,112 $10,373,112

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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 2016 Current Budget
$7,606,988 $7,606,988
447,456 $447,456 $8,054,444
FY 2016 Current Budget
$1,553,655 447,456
$2,001,111
$6,053,333 $6,053,333

Changes $2,766,124 $2,766,124 (447,456) ($447,456) $2,318,668

FY 2017 Recommendation
$10,373,112 $10,373,112
0 $0 $10,373,112

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$0 (447,456) ($447,456)

$1,553,655 0
$1,553,655

$2,766,124 $2,766,124

$8,819,457 $8,819,457

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Prosecuting Attorneys
FY 2017 Program Budgets

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

FY 2016 Current Budget
$71,295,494 $71,295,494
2,047,482 $2,047,482 $73,342,976

Changes $7,394,893 $7,394,893 (25,842) ($25,842) $7,369,051

FY 2017 Recommendation
$78,690,387 $78,690,387
2,021,640 $2,021,640 $80,712,027

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

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 to annualize an increase in the employer's share for district attorneys in the Judicial
Retirement System from 6.98% to 12.19%. 2. Increase funds to annualize accountability court supplements for district attorneys per HB 279 (2015
Session). 3. Increase funds to annualize a salary increase for district attorneys per HB 279 (2015 Session).
4. Increase funds to annualize an additional assistant district attorney position for the new judgeship in the Western Judicial Circuit.
5. Increase funds for personal services for recruitment, retention, and career advancement of assistant district attorneys.
6. Increase funds to provide one additional assistant district attorney for six newly established accountability courts in the following circuits per HB 279 (2015 Session): Cordele, Houston, Middle, Paulding, Rome, and Toombs.
7. Increase funds to provide an accountability court supplement for district attorneys for six newly established accountability courts in the following circuits per HB 279 (2015 Session): Cordele, Houston, Middle, Paulding, Rome, and Toombs.
8. Increase funds for 15 assistant district attorney positions to support juvenile courts across the state.
Total Change
Other Changes 9. Reduce other funds to reflect an adjustment to the contract with the Department of Human Services.
(Total Funds: ($25,842)) Total Change

$266,719 183,642 219,874 78,392
4,332,964 596,211
55,829
1,455,049 $7,188,680
Yes $0

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Prosecuting Attorneys
FY 2017 Program Budgets
Prosecuting Attorney's Council Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to reflect a FY 2016 increase in the employer's share for solicitors in the Judicial Retirement System from 6.98% to 12.19%. Total Change

$206,213 $206,213

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Prosecuting Attorneys
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2014 Expenditures
$185,580

FY 2015 Expenditures
$185,580

FY 2016 Current Budget
$185,580

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$185,580

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$185,580

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

79,360,443 7,743,100
$87,289,123 $87,289,123

66,625,963 6,531,433
$73,342,976 $73,342,976

73,788,801 6,737,646
$80,712,027 $80,712,027

73,788,801 6,737,646
$80,712,027 $80,712,027

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

5,508,831 14,716,352 $20,225,183 67,063,940 $67,063,940

0 2,047,482 $2,047,482 71,295,494 $71,295,494

0 2,021,640 $2,021,640 78,690,387 $78,690,387

0 2,021,640 $2,021,640 78,690,387 $78,690,387

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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 Attorney's Council State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

Prosecuting Attorneys
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2016 Current Budget
$71,295,494 $71,295,494
2,047,482 $2,047,482 $73,342,976
FY 2016 Current Budget
$185,580 $185,580
$64,578,481 2,047,482
$66,625,963
$6,531,433 $6,531,433

Changes $7,394,893 $7,394,893 (25,842) ($25,842) $7,369,051

FY 2017 Recommendation
$78,690,387 $78,690,387
2,021,640 $2,021,640 $80,712,027

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$0

$185,580

$0

$185,580

$7,188,680 (25,842)
$7,162,838

$71,767,161 2,021,640
$73,788,801

$206,213 $206,213

$6,737,646 $6,737,646

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Superior Courts
FY 2017 Program Budgets

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

FY 2016 Current Budget
$69,084,000 $69,084,000
147,000 $147,000 $69,231,000

Changes $2,791,172 $2,791,172 0 $0 $2,791,172

FY 2017 Recommendation
$71,875,172 $71,875,172
147,000 $147,000 $72,022,172

The budget request for the Superior Courts is included in the Governor's recommendation as submitted by the Superior 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 restore one accountant position.
2. Increase funds to restore one project coordinator position.
Total Change

$73,257 97,679
$170,936

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 adjust for rising costs and to support new judgeships and accountability courts.
2. Increase funds to promote recruitment and retention of qualified staff.
Total Change

$56,536 128,566 $185,102

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. Annualize the cost of the new judgeship in the Western Circuit created in HB 279 (2015 Session).

2. Annualize the cost of the judicial salary increase for Superior Court judges provided in HB 279.

3. Increase funds to provide one additional judgeship in the Clayton Circuit.

4. Increase funds to provide supplements to Superior Court judges in nine circuits that created accountability courts.

$277,880 1,803,647
185,253 221,161

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Superior Courts
FY 2017 Program Budgets
5. Increase funds to restore four law clerk positions. 6. Increase funds to provide a salary increase for 22 secretaries. 7. Reduce funds for one-time equipment costs associated with new judgeships in Coweta and Waycross
circuits. 8. Reduce funds to reflect a change in the employer contribution rate for the Judicial Retirement System
from 12.19% to 10.48%. Total Change

261,044 180,530 (60,500)
(433,881)
$2,435,134

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Superior Courts
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2014 Expenditures
$1,341,485
2,491,136 58,694,070 $62,526,691 $62,526,691
152,913 $152,913 62,373,778 $62,373,778

FY 2015 Expenditures
$1,391,530

FY 2016 Current Budget
$1,457,409

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$1,628,345

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$1,628,345

2,580,188 61,048,312 $65,020,030 $65,020,030

2,637,051 65,136,540 $69,231,000 $69,231,000

2,822,153 67,571,674 $72,022,172 $72,022,172

2,822,153 67,571,674 $72,022,172 $72,022,172

160,311 $160,311 64,859,719 $64,859,719

147,000 $147,000 69,084,000 $69,084,000

147,000 $147,000 71,875,172 $71,875,172

147,000 $147,000 71,875,172 $71,875,172

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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 TOTAL FUNDS

Superior Courts
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2016 Current Budget
$69,084,000 $69,084,000
147,000 $147,000 $69,231,000
FY 2016 Current Budget
$1,397,409 60,000
$1,457,409
$2,550,051 87,000
$2,637,051
$65,136,540 $65,136,540

Changes $2,791,172 $2,791,172 0 $0 $2,791,172

FY 2017 Recommendation
$71,875,172 $71,875,172
147,000 $147,000 $72,022,172

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$170,936 0
$170,936

$1,568,345 60,000
$1,628,345

$185,102 0
$185,102

$2,735,153 87,000
$2,822,153

$2,435,134 $2,435,134

$67,571,674 $67,571,674

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Supreme Court
FY 2017 Program Budgets

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

FY 2016 Current Budget
$10,312,655 $10,312,655
1,859,823 $1,859,823 $12,172,478

Changes $722,186 $722,186 0 $0 $722,186

FY 2017 Recommendation
$11,034,841 $11,034,841
1,859,823 $1,859,823 $12,894,664

The budget request for the Supreme Court is included in the Governor's recommendation as submitted by the Supreme 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 for annual maintenance costs for trial court records in the case management system.

2. Increase funds for one systems analyst position.

3. Increase funds to annualize salary, per diem, and commute mileage increases.

4. Increase funds to restore one procurement and facilities position.

5. Increase funds for one administrative assistant position.

6. Increase funds for one assistant position to support the clerk's office and public affairs office.

7. Increase funds for additional real estate rent, IT equipment, supplies, and publication costs.

8. Increase funds to provide salary adjustments for law assistants.

9. Increase funds for continuing professional legal education training.

10. Increase funds for increased security costs.

11. Increase funds to repair and replace furniture.

12. Increase funds to share costs of one assistant reporter position with the Court of Appeals.

13. Increase funds to share costs of one editorial assistant position with the Court of Appeals.

Total Change

$20,000 114,801
82,127 71,237 79,532 86,395 33,976 88,320
4,800 10,969 17,565 78,148 34,316 $722,186

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Supreme Court

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

Supreme Court
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2015 Expenditures
$12,428,404
$12,428,404
$12,428,404

FY 2016 Current Budget
$12,172,478
$12,172,478
$12,172,478

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$12,894,664

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$12,894,664

$12,894,664

$12,894,664

$12,894,664

$12,894,664

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

2,107,056 $2,107,056 10,321,348 $10,321,348

1,859,823 $1,859,823 10,312,655 $10,312,655

1,859,823 $1,859,823 11,034,841 $11,034,841

1,859,823 $1,859,823 11,034,841 $11,034,841

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

Supreme Court
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2016 Current Budget
$10,312,655 $10,312,655
1,859,823 $1,859,823 $12,172,478
FY 2016 Current Budget
$10,312,655 1,859,823
$12,172,478
Executive

Changes $722,186 $722,186 0 $0 $722,186

FY 2017 Recommendation
$11,034,841 $11,034,841
1,859,823 $1,859,823 $12,894,664

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$722,186 0
$722,186

$11,034,841 1,859,823
$12,894,664

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State Accounting Office

State Accounting Office
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

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

Shared Services

Financial Systems

Statewide Accounting and
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 2017 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

State Accounting Office
FY 2017 Program Budgets
FY 2016 Current Budget
$7,703,544 $7,703,544 20,450,051 $20,450,051 $28,153,595

Changes $24,249 $24,249
1,843,522 $1,843,522 $1,867,771

FY 2017 Recommendation
$7,727,793 $7,727,793 22,293,573 $22,293,573 $30,021,366

Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.
Recommended Change:
1. Transfer funds and associated positions from the State Accounting Office program to establish the new Administration program. (Total Funds: $1,597,533)
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
3. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$328,455 3,460 155
$332,070

Financial Systems Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operate, support, monitor, and improve the State's
enterprise financial accounting, payroll, and human capital management systems. Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Transfer funds and associated positions from the State Accounting Office program to establish the new
Financial Systems program. (Total Funds: $18,027,923) 2. Replace state general funds with other funds for two positions. (Total Funds: $0)
Total Change
Other Changes 3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2016. (Total Funds: $351,354) 4. Increase other funds to recognize additional revenue from Teamworks billings. (Total Funds: $797,179)
5. Transfer two positions from the Shared Services program and utilize other funds. (Total Funds: $197,670) Total Change

$428,306 (264,306) $164,000
Yes Yes Yes $0

Shared Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support client agencies in processing payroll and other
financial transactions and to implement and support the Statewide Travel Consolidation Program. Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Transfer funds and associated positions from the State Accounting Office program to establish the new
Shared Services program. (Total Funds: $2,612,998) 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2016. (Total Funds: $54,225) 3. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
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$1,142,654 41,563 1,864 (5,719)
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5. Reflect an adjustment in payroll shared services billings. 6. Replace state general funds with other funds for one payroll shared services position. (Total Funds: $0) 7. Reduce state general funds and transfer two positions to the Financial Systems program.
Total Change Other Changes 8. Increase other funds to fill one vacant payroll technician position. (Total Funds: $72,438)
Total Change

704 (147,913) (195,670) $837,483
Yes $0

State Accounting Office

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. Transfer funds and associated positions to the new Administration program. (Total Funds: ($1,597,533))
2. Transfer funds and associated positions to the new Statewide Accounting and Reporting program. (Total Funds: ($2,590,545))
3. Transfer funds and associated positions to the new Financial Systems program. (Total Funds: ($18,027,923))
4. Transfer funds and associated positions to the new Shared Services program. (Total Funds: ($2,612,998))
Total Change

($328,455) (2,479,533)
(428,306) (1,142,654) ($4,378,948)

Statewide Accounting and Reporting Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide financial reporting, accounting policy, business
process improvement, and compliance with state and federal fiscal reporting requirements. Recommended Change:
1. Transfer funds and associated positions from the State Accounting Office program. (Total Funds: $2,590,545)
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
3. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change

$2,479,533 76,051 3,410
$2,558,994
$63,070 2,487
331,144 $396,701

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State Accounting Office

State Accounting Office
FY 2017 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:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

3. Increase funds to perform audits of continuing education credits for licensees.

Total Change

$36,795
2,154 75,000 $113,949

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State Accounting Office
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
State Accounting Office 1. Number of customer support tickets
generated 2. Number of customers/users supported by
Human Capital Management 3. Number of customers supported by Financials 4. Number of agencies participating in Payroll
Shared Service Center (PSSC) 5. Number of agencies participating in Concur
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Georgia Government Transparency and
Campaign Finance Commission 1. Number of cases brought before the
Commission for review 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 2012 Actual
59,713 N/A N/A 12 10
N/A 41 17
17,358 928

FY 2013 Actual
63,502 86,809 54,722
12 15
22 44 15
33 317

FY 2014 Actual
57,525 87,025 60,494
12 22
0 32
0
17,842 672

FY 2015 Actual
56,718 83,149 63,457
12 36
87 27 78
434 752

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State Accounting Office

State Accounting Office
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Administration
Financial Systems
Shared Services
State Accounting Office
Statewide Accounting and Reporting
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 2014 Expenditures
$0 0 0
28,130,510 0
$28,130,510
1,227,704
0 $1,227,704 $29,358,214
23,285,450 $23,285,450
6,072,764 $6,072,764

FY 2015 Expenditures
$0
0
0
26,679,885
0

FY 2016 Current Budget
$0
0
0
24,828,999
0

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$0

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$1,601,148

0

19,374,126

0

2,540,840

24,828,999

0

0

2,670,006

$26,679,885

$24,828,999

$24,828,999

$26,186,120

1,480,719
550,233 $2,030,952 $28,710,837
22,403,838 $22,403,838
6,306,999 $6,306,999

2,637,624
686,972 $3,324,596 $28,153,595
20,450,051 $20,450,051
7,703,544 $7,703,544

2,637,624
686,972 $3,324,596 $28,153,595
20,450,051 $20,450,051
7,703,544 $7,703,544

3,034,325
800,921 $3,835,246 $30,021,366
22,293,573 $22,293,573
7,727,793 $7,727,793

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
Administration State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Financial Systems State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Shared Services State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
State Accounting Office State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Statewide Accounting and Reporting 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 2016 Current Budget
$7,703,544 $7,703,544 20,450,051 $20,450,051 $28,153,595
FY 2016 Current Budget
$0 0
$0
$0 0
$0
$0 0
$0
$4,378,948 20,450,051 $24,828,999
$0 0
$0
$2,637,624 $2,637,624
$686,972 $686,972

Changes $24,249 $24,249
1,843,522 $1,843,522 $1,867,771

FY 2017 Recommendation
$7,727,793 $7,727,793 22,293,573 $22,293,573 $30,021,366

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$332,070 1,269,078 $1,601,148

$332,070 1,269,078 $1,601,148

$164,000 19,210,126 $19,374,126

$164,000 19,210,126 $19,374,126

$837,483 1,703,357 $2,540,840

$837,483 1,703,357 $2,540,840

($4,378,948)

$0

(20,450,051)

0

($24,828,999)

$0

$2,558,994 111,012
$2,670,006

$2,558,994 111,012
$2,670,006

$396,701 $396,701
$113,949 $113,949

$3,034,325 $3,034,325
$800,921 $800,921

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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 Tax Tribunal hears contested cases involving the Georgia Department of Revenue.
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 2017 Program Budgets

FY 2017 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2016 Current Budget
$4,170,953 $4,170,953 199,346,223 $199,346,223 $203,517,176

Changes $83,343 $83,343 758,537
$758,537 $841,880

FY 2017 Recommendation
$4,254,296 $4,254,296 200,104,760 $200,104,760 $204,359,056

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

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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:

Other Changes

1. Increase other funds to recognize additional revenue from merit system assessments. (Total Funds:

Yes

$3,258,537)

Total Change

$0

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FY 2017 Program Budgets

Risk Management

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

Other Changes
1. Increase billings for workers' compensation premiums to reflect increase claims expenses. (Total Funds: $2,000,000)
2. Reduce billings for unemployment insurance to reflect reduced claims expenses. (Total Funds: ($4,500,000))
3. Utilize existing funds for the Educators' Professional Liability Insurance program.

Total Change

State Purchasing

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. No change. Total Change

Surplus Property Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce cost through maximization of the useful life of state-
owned equipment and redistribution of property to state and local governments, qualifying nonprofits, and to the public through auction. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: 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. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change

Yes Yes Yes $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$71,914 2,789 3,394
$78,097

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Department of Administrative Services

Department of Administrative Services
FY 2017 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

Payments to Georgia Technology Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to set the direction for the state's use of technology and
promote efficient, secure, and cost-effective delivery of information technology services. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

$0 $0
$5,074 172
$5,246
$0 $0

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Department of Administrative Services
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Certificate of Need Appeal Panel 1. Number of Certificate of Need appeals filed
2. Number of Certificate of Need hearings held
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 redistributed 3. Amount of funds returned to state entities
from sales in the State Surplus Property program
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
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. Amount by which the return on the state
general obligation bond portfolio exceeds the return on Georgia Fund 1

FY 2012 Actual
8 6 19,289 30.0%
70,324 92.0% 92.0%
95.3% $10,300,000
$214,600,000 64.3%
$28,900,000
$3,710,781 9.5%
$1,836,491
40,109 3,341
$97.60 4,987,972
0.51

FY 2013 Actual
12 2
19,584 41.2%
68,696 90.4% 91.0%
95.6% $21,900,000
$197,404,235 69.1%
$16,685,152
$7,176,431 9.3%
$5,549,305
45,911 3,782
$85.00 5,256,926
0.34

FY 2014 Actual
11 5
18,606 54.1%
67,993 91.5% 91.0%
103.5% $7,800,000
$184,131,136 64.0%
$10,263,808
$5,439,051 8.4%
$4,191,747
59,712 3,980
$78.00 6,377,373
0.19

FY 2015 Actual
7 5 17,825 58.0%
60,520 90.9% 93.0%
107.0% $10,768,500
$184,909,582 76.3%
$6,134,077
$5,626,417 6.0%
$3,851,445
61,684 5,428
$74.00 6,699,109
0.31

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Department of Administrative Services

Department of Administrative Services
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Certificate of Need Appeal
Panel Compensation Per General
Assembly Resolutions Departmental Administration
Fleet Management
Human Resources Administration
Risk Management
State Purchasing
Surplus Property
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies 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 2014 Expenditures
$51,515
326,028
5,447,683 1,259,359 11,224,628
167,738,386 12,969,747 1,635,364
$200,652,710
4,697,032
3,860,064 877,672
$9,434,768
$210,087,478
205,915,470 60,821
$205,976,291 4,111,187
$4,111,187

FY 2015 Expenditures
$71,789

FY 2016 Current Budget
$39,506

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$39,506

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$39,506

0

0

0

0

5,663,831 1,014,106 9,527,966

5,765,733 1,126,977 10,840,239

5,765,733 1,126,977 10,840,239

5,765,733 1,126,977 14,098,776

160,032,403 12,995,440 1,556,119
$190,861,654

162,187,398 12,196,233 1,643,951
$193,800,037

162,187,398 12,196,233 1,643,951
$193,800,037

159,687,398 12,196,233 1,643,951
$194,558,574

5,083,344 3,725,685
952,571 $9,761,600 $200,623,254

4,308,055 4,714,887
694,197 $9,717,139 $203,517,176

4,308,055 4,714,887
694,197 $9,717,139 $203,517,176

196,538,961 260,040
$196,799,001 3,824,253
$3,824,253

199,346,223 0
$199,346,223 4,170,953
$4,170,953

199,346,223 0
$199,346,223 4,170,953
$4,170,953

4,386,152
4,714,887 699,443
$9,800,482
$204,359,056
200,104,760 0
$200,104,760 4,254,296
$4,254,296

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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
Certificate of Need Appeal Panel State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
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: 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 2016 Current Budget
$4,170,953 $4,170,953 199,346,223 $199,346,223 $203,517,176
FY 2016 Current Budget
$39,506 $39,506
$5,765,733 $5,765,733
$1,126,977 $1,126,977
$10,840,239 $10,840,239
$430,000 161,757,398 $162,187,398
$12,196,233 $12,196,233
$1,643,951 $1,643,951
$3,007,250 1,300,805
$4,308,055
$4,714,887 $4,714,887
$694,197 $694,197

Changes $83,343 $83,343 758,537
$758,537 $841,880

FY 2017 Recommendation
$4,254,296 $4,254,296 200,104,760 $200,104,760 $204,359,056

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$0

$39,506

$0

$39,506

$0

$5,765,733

$0

$5,765,733

$0

$1,126,977

$0

$1,126,977

$3,258,537 $3,258,537

$14,098,776 $14,098,776

$0 (2,500,000) ($2,500,000)

$430,000 159,257,398 $159,687,398

$0

$12,196,233

$0

$12,196,233

$0

$1,643,951

$0

$1,643,951

$78,097 0
$78,097
$0 $0
$5,246 $5,246

$3,085,347 1,300,805
$4,386,152
$4,714,887 $4,714,887
$699,443 $699,443

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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. 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 MEASURES DIVISION
The primary function of the Fuel and Measures Division is to ensure equity in the marketplace by verifying the accuracy of weighing and measuring devices. The Fuel and Measures Division inspects all measuring devices used for commerce by conducting on-site inspections and tests of commercial weighing devices including scales, liquefied petroleum gas meters, milk tanks, moisture meters, gasoline pumps, transport tank trucks, fuel oil terminals, and bulk plants. Included in these responsibilities is the operation of the state fuel oil laboratory and the state weights laboratory, both of which ensure that Georgia's regulated consumer products meet required quality standards.

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 Soil and Water Conservation Commission

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
Marketing Division

Administrative Division

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Department of Agriculture
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

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, 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 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, ensures prompt and complete payment for products, and ensures 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
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, the official state agency for the administration of the USDA's National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP), 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 three regional labs spread throughout Georgia.
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.
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, and small grains, and an active plant material program for crops such as blueberries, pecans, and turf grasses.
The Georgia Development Authority is an insured farm loan program created in 1953 to help develop opportunities for Georgia Farmers.
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.
The State Soil and Water Conservation Commission (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.
AUTHORITY
Title 2, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Agriculture

FY 2017 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 2017 Program Budgets

FY 2016 Current Budget
$46,312,441 $46,312,441
7,196,157 $7,196,157
1,826,353 $1,826,353 $55,334,951

Changes $1,036,738 $1,036,738 0 $0 0 $0 $1,036,738

FY 2017 Recommendation
$47,349,179 $47,349,179
7,196,157 $7,196,157
1,826,353 $1,826,353 $56,371,689

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016. Total Change

$89,775 $89,775

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

5. Reflect an adjustment in payroll shared services billings.

Total Change

$629,365
11,757 (65,811)
2,441 7,944 $585,696

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the
department. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.

$116,505

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FY 2017 Program Budgets

2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
5. Reflect an adjustment in payroll shared services 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

5. Reflect an adjustment in payroll shared services 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. Increase funds for utility costs associated with new lab operations.
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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change

2,176 (8,232)
348 1,030 $111,827
$105,219 1,966
(11,284) 562
1,341 $97,804
$81,000 $81,000
$23,600 (451)
$23,149

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Department of Agriculture
FY 2017 Program Budgets
State Soil and Water Conservation Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources
of the State of Georgia. Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2016. 2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 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. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.
Total Change

$49,090 964
(5,284) 2,717
$47,487
Yes $0

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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. Number of licenses issued

FY 2012 Actual
141,485 12.0% 92.0% 75.8% 61.0%
86,353

FY 2013 Actual
74,325 11.9% 92.0% 99.0% 100.0%
80,529

FY 2014 Actual
150,943 3.4%
84.6% 95.0% 77.0%
71,012

FY 2015 Actual
172,280 5.6%
96.8% 94.1% 65.0%
84,183

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

150 97.0% 2,593
311,834 58,451
1,306,277

232 97.0% 2,210
298,917 59,128
1,270,104

396 92.0% 28,283*
320,963 57,825
1,245,849

650 92.0% 35,329
346,645 58,951
1,338,483

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

439,931 87.4%
$4,564,016

445,395 86.3%
$4,671,749

449,885 89.5%
$5,292,790

456,023 89.9%
$5,732,972

State Soil and Water Conservation Commission
1. Number of agricultural water meters installed
2. Average maintenance/repair cost per agricultural water meter
3. Number of citizens educated through district sponsored events
4. Number of Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission/United States Department of Agriculture watershed dams maintained
5. Number of Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission/United States Department of Agriculture watershed dams rehabilitated to meet safe dam criteria and to provide continued flood control

103 $43.34 152,239
116
15

73 $374.20 190,510
118
15

73 $216.58 220,538
124
15

32 $133.44 384,247
125
17

* 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 Financial Summary

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

FY 2014 Expenditures
$2,855,370 34,143,748
5,960,862 6,680,595 2,680,399 $52,320,974
954,918
3,931,874 $4,886,792 $57,207,766
10,536,051 4,294,177
$14,830,228 42,377,538
$42,377,538

FY 2015 Expenditures
$2,910,273

FY 2016 Current Budget
$2,996,556

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$2,996,556

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$3,086,331

36,036,658 5,654,341 7,094,697 2,830,399

33,392,946 4,617,804 6,304,316 2,830,399

33,392,946 4,617,804 6,304,316 2,830,399

33,978,642 4,729,631 6,402,120 2,911,399

$54,526,368

$50,142,021

$50,142,021

$51,108,123

966,277
4,075,604 $5,041,881 $59,568,249
10,932,681 4,086,909
$15,019,590 44,548,659
$44,548,659

973,518
4,219,412 $5,192,930 $55,334,951
7,196,157 1,826,353 $9,022,510 46,312,441 $46,312,441

973,518
4,219,412 $5,192,930 $55,334,951
7,196,157 1,826,353 $9,022,510 46,312,441 $46,312,441

996,667
4,266,899 $5,263,566 $56,371,689
7,196,157 1,826,353 $9,022,510 47,349,179 $47,349,179

Expenditure information shown for the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission (SSWCC) for FY 2014 and FY 2015 reflect expenditures for the SSWCC prior to consolidation with the Department of Agriculture as an attached agency pursuant to HB 397 (FY 2015 Session).

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Program Budget Financial Summary

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

FY 2016 Current Budget
$46,312,441 $46,312,441
7,196,157 $7,196,157
1,826,353 $1,826,353 $55,334,951
FY 2016 Current Budget
$2,996,556 $2,996,556
$26,330,934 6,837,012 225,000
$33,392,946
$4,617,804 $4,617,804
$5,893,145 411,171
$6,304,316
$2,830,399 $2,830,399
$973,518 $973,518
$2,670,085 359,145
1,190,182 $4,219,412

Changes $1,036,738 $1,036,738 0 $0 0 $0 $1,036,738

FY 2017 Recommendation
$47,349,179 $47,349,179
7,196,157 $7,196,157
1,826,353 $1,826,353 $56,371,689

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$89,775 $89,775

$3,086,331 $3,086,331

$585,696 0 0
$585,696

$26,916,630 6,837,012 225,000
$33,978,642

$111,827 $111,827

$4,729,631 $4,729,631

$97,804 0
$97,804

$5,990,949 411,171
$6,402,120

$81,000 $81,000

$2,911,399 $2,911,399

$23,149 $23,149
$47,487 0 0
$47,487

$996,667 $996,667
$2,717,572 359,145
1,190,182 $4,266,899

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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 is responsible for regulating and monitoring the condition of statechartered banks, credit unions, 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

Commissioner

Senior Deputy Commissioner

Financial Institutions Supervisory Division

Non-Depository Financial Institutional
Management

Administrative Division

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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
FY 2017 Program Budgets

FY 2017 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2016 Current Budget
$11,905,690
$11,905,690 $11,905,690

Changes $830,435 $830,435 $830,435

FY 2017 Recommendation
$12,736,125
$12,736,125 $12,736,125

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.
Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
5. Reflect an adjustment in payroll shared services billings.
6. Increase funds for one business analyst ($114,000) and one desktop support technician ($98,000).
7. Increase funds for telecommunications expenses associated with the new information technology system. Total Change

$58,972
2,215 (522)
693 257 212,000 23,000
$296,615

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in payroll shared services billings.

5. Increase funds for personal services for the retention of financial examiners.

Total Change

$190,223
7,144 (2,836)
1,363 288,198 $484,092

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FY 2017 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, registration, and notification procedures for non-depository financial institutions.

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in payroll shared services billings.

Total Change

$48,276
1,813 (716)
355 $49,728

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Department of Banking and Finance
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Departmental Administration 1. Agency turnover rate
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. Number of approved licensees
2. Number of new applications
3. Number of exams completed

FY 2012 Actual
14.0%
73
55 200 7.0%

FY 2013 Actual
17.0%
72
52 183 18.0%

FY 2014 Actual
20.0%
72
54 184 38.0%

7,760 2,467
173

9,322 3,995
217

10,388 4,731 149

FY 2015 Actual
19.0%
72
55 149 24.0%
11,662 4,334 134

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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 2014 Expenditures
$218,293

FY 2015 Expenditures
$225,638

FY 2016 Current Budget
$0

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$0

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$0

1,933,176 6,734,279

2,046,393 7,398,489

2,322,612 7,561,890

2,322,612 7,561,890

2,619,227 8,045,982

1,888,653

1,968,253

2,021,188

2,021,188

2,070,916

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

$11,638,773 11,638,773
$11,638,773

$11,905,690 11,905,690
$11,905,690

$11,905,690 11,905,690
$11,905,690

$12,736,125 12,736,125
$12,736,125

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Department of Banking and Finance
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
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 2016 Current Budget
$11,905,690 $11,905,690 $11,905,690
FY 2016 Current Budget
$2,322,612 $2,322,612
$7,561,890 $7,561,890
$2,021,188 $2,021,188

Changes $830,435 $830,435 $830,435

FY 2017 Recommendation
$12,736,125
$12,736,125 $12,736,125

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$296,615 $296,615

$2,619,227 $2,619,227

$484,092 $484,092

$8,045,982 $8,045,982

$49,728 $49,728

$2,070,916 $2,070,916

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

The Department DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibBeilihtiaevsi,oarnaldHOeragltahniaznadtioDnevelopmental Disabilities

of

Behavioral

Health

and

Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) provides treatment and

support services to people with mental illnesses and

addictive diseases, and support to people with

developmental disabilities. Services are provided across the

state through contracts with 25 community service boards,

boards of health, and various private providers, and through

state operated regional hospitals.

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

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

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

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 Hospital Services Compliance

Performance Management and
Quality Improvement

Behavioral Health

Developmental Disabilities

General Counsel / Legal Services

Information Technology

Human Resources and Org
Development

Budget and Finance

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
FY 2017 Program Budgets

FY 2017 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 2016 Current Budget
$978,161,024 10,255,138
$988,416,162 14,163,709 25,361,291 47,482,075 40,481,142 12,096,720 5,081,397
$144,666,334 30,776,453
$30,776,453 $1,163,858,949

Changes $42,882,831 0 $42,882,831 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 0 $0 $42,882,831

FY 2017 Recommendation
$1,021,043,855 10,255,138
$1,031,298,993 14,163,709 25,361,291 47,482,075 40,481,142 12,096,720 5,081,397
$144,666,334 30,776,453
$30,776,453 $1,206,741,780

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change

$363,207 4,528
(48,470) $319,265

Adult Developmental Disabilities Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote independence of adults with significant
development disabilities through institutional care, community support and respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Increase funds for 100 additional slots for the New Options Waiver (NOW).
5. Eliminate one-time funds for Georgia Options for the severely disabled.
6. Transfer funds to the Direct Care Support Services program to align with projected expenditures due to the closing of one hospital unit.

$4,596,844
27,638 (426,144)
1,223,897 (150,000) (5,400,000)

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FY 2017 Program Budgets

7. Increase funds for 93 additional direct care staff at the Gracewood Campus in Augusta to remain in compliance with federal guidelines.
8. Increase funds to provide for an additional salary increase for health aides to address recruitment and retention issues in the highest turnover job classes.
9. Reduce funds to reflect an increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.55% to 67.89%.
10. Provide six months of funding to reflect a provider rate increase for the Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP). 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Increase funds to provide for an additional salary increase for health aides to address recruitment and retention issues in the highest turnover job classes. 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:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Increase funds for one Behavioral Health Crisis Center to provide community-based emergency/urgent mental health services.
5. Increase funds to provide for an additional salary increase for health aides to address recruitment and retention issues in the highest turnover job classes. 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

2,843,506 1,228,271 (2,676,130) 11,900,000 $13,167,882
$1,517,486 9,124
(46,673) 4,764,199 $6,244,136
$5,858,685 77,404
(277,135) 5,700,000 2,233,218 $13,592,172
$26,363 329
$26,692

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
FY 2017 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 3. Provide funds to implement the juvenile code rewrite.
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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Increase funds to provide for an additional salary increase for health aides to address recruitment and
retention issues in the highest turnover job classes. 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 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

$147,262 885
(4,529) $143,618
$42,020 524
1,200,000 $1,242,544
$821,918 4,942
(25,280) 133,995 $935,575
$326,958 5,378
(165,501) 113,279
$280,114

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FY 2017 Program Budgets

Direct Care Support Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 3. Increase funds to provide for an additional salary increase for health aides to address recruitment and
retention issues in the highest turnover job classes. 4. Transfer funds from the Adult Developmental Disabilities Services program to align with projected
expenditures due to the closing of one hospital unit. 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 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, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 3. Increase funds for one clinical evaluator.
Total Change

$874,587 10,902
535,971 5,400,000 $6,821,460
$1,885 23
$1,908
$0 $0
$16,859 1,055
89,551 $107,465

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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 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

FY 2015 Actual
8,460 30,887 33.0%
15,668 8,070
2,307 2,233 2,164* 119,433 39.2%
24.0% 12.1%
7,100
1,254 41.0%
184 598 25,356 1,473

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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 community-
based prevention programs 2. Percentage of people served by evidence-
based programs 3. Percentage of adults 18-24 who report binge
drinking in the past month
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities 1. Annual student enrollment in Inclusive Post-
Secondary Education
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 2012 Actual
48.5%
600,000 34.0% 21.5%
16
40.0 1,427
5.5

FY 2013 Actual
49.3%
575,000 10.0% 18.7%
19
26.7 964 3.2

FY 2014 Actual
28.1%
580,000 10.0% 18.0%
23
34.0 1,287
3.0

FY 2015 Actual
21.8%
658,849 10.0% N/A
25
28.0 1,012
3.5

* 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 2014 Expenditures
$100,428,080
316,831,941
85,062,036 328,793,751
12,631,340 8,834,378
12,676,780
4,614,281
83,727,199
44,539,205
153,580,882 14,057,804
$1,165,777,677
2,094,902
644,245 $2,739,147
$1,168,516,824
156,620,760 68,192,788
$224,813,548 933,448,138 10,255,138
$943,703,276

FY 2015 Expenditures
$100,401,632

FY 2016 Current Budget
$89,896,908

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$89,896,908

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$90,216,173

339,397,154

342,160,713

336,760,713

355,328,595

88,902,582 379,544,598
0 7,990,231

91,126,573 364,666,576
0 11,209,548

91,126,573 364,666,576
0 11,209,548

97,370,709 378,258,748
0 11,236,240

13,197,822

12,429,375

12,429,375

12,572,993

5,193,045

5,230,226

6,430,226

6,472,770

57,202,481

62,336,939

62,336,939

63,272,514

45,610,911

49,202,947

49,202,947

49,483,061

141,886,553 13,630,011
$1,192,957,020

122,431,565 10,231,003
$1,160,922,373

127,831,565 10,231,003
$1,162,122,373

129,253,025 10,232,911
$1,203,697,739

2,390,813

2,263,195

2,263,195

668,138 $3,058,951

673,381 $2,936,576

673,381 $2,936,576

$1,196,015,971 $1,163,858,949 $1,165,058,949

2,263,195 780,846
$3,044,041 $1,206,741,780

160,839,677 68,554,991
$229,394,668 956,366,165 10,255,138
$966,621,303

144,666,334 30,776,453
$175,442,787 978,161,024 10,255,138
$988,416,162

144,666,334 30,776,453
$175,442,787 979,361,024 10,255,138
$989,616,162

144,666,334 30,776,453
$175,442,787 1,021,043,855
10,255,138 $1,031,298,993

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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 2016 Current Budget
$978,161,024 10,255,138
$988,416,162 14,163,709 25,361,291 47,482,075 40,481,142 12,096,720 5,081,397
$144,666,334 30,776,453
$30,776,453 $1,163,858,949
FY 2016 Current Budget
$45,207,774 50,000
29,607,511 2,500,000
12,096,720 434,903
$89,896,908
$275,964,822 10,255,138 12,336,582 30,644,171 12,960,000
$342,160,713
$91,100,073 26,500
$91,126,573
$351,717,528 6,726,178 2,070,420 3,062,355 1,090,095
$364,666,576
$3,281,399 50,000
7,878,149 $11,209,548

Changes $42,882,831 0 $42,882,831 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 0 $0 $42,882,831

FY 2017 Recommendation
$1,021,043,855 10,255,138
$1,031,298,993 14,163,709 25,361,291 47,482,075 40,481,142 12,096,720 5,081,397
$144,666,334 30,776,453
$30,776,453 $1,206,741,780

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$319,265 0 0 0 0 0
$319,265

$45,527,039 50,000
29,607,511 2,500,000
12,096,720 434,903
$90,216,173

$13,167,882 0 0 0 0
$13,167,882

$289,132,704 10,255,138 12,336,582 30,644,171 12,960,000
$355,328,595

$6,244,136 0
$6,244,136

$97,344,209 26,500
$97,370,709

$13,592,172 0 0 0 0
$13,592,172

$365,309,700 6,726,178 2,070,420 3,062,355 1,090,095
$378,258,748

$26,692 0 0
$26,692

$3,308,091 50,000
7,878,149 $11,236,240

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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 2016 Current Budget
$8,840,683 3,588,692
$12,429,375
$5,230,226 $5,230,226
$49,342,643 7,437,531 2,886,984 2,669,781
$62,336,939
$37,465,230 4,378,613 7,336,971 22,133
$49,202,947
$108,858,524 13,573,041
$122,431,565
$234,588 9,996,415 $10,231,003
$244,153 2,019,042 $2,263,195
$673,381 $673,381

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$143,618 0
$143,618

$8,984,301 3,588,692
$12,572,993

$1,242,544 $1,242,544

$6,472,770 $6,472,770

$935,575 0 0 0
$935,575

$50,278,218 7,437,531 2,886,984 2,669,781
$63,272,514

$280,114 0 0 0
$280,114

$37,745,344 4,378,613 7,336,971 22,133
$49,483,061

$6,821,460 0
$6,821,460

$115,679,984 13,573,041
$129,253,025

$1,908 0
$1,908

$236,496 9,996,415 $10,232,911

$0 0
$0
$107,465 $107,465

$244,153 2,019,042 $2,263,195
$780,846 $780,846

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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 through the OneGeorgia Authority and other DCA funding sources deliver grants and loans to Georgia communities for infrastructure (for businesses creating or retaining jobs), brownfield redevelopment, site preparation, and downtown redevelopment. Project funding for North Georgia Appalachian communities is provided through the Appalachian Regional Commissioner program. Training, design, and technical assistance are also available specifically for downtown development programs.
Comprehensive planning 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.
SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING
DCA supports Georgia communities in addressing their housing needs by offering funding and expertise to communities, non-profit and for-profit organizations, and individuals. The agency provides financing for affordable housing development, mortgages, and down payment loans for moderate-income first-time homebuyers and financing for housing for people with special needs.
DCA's homeless and special needs housing programs support local programs that provide emergency shelter, transitional housing, essential services, and permanent supportive housing for persons who need community support in order to retain stable housing.

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

Deputy Commissioner of Community
Development and Finance

Governmental Affairs
Marketing and Communications

Community Development
Community Finance

Community Services

Deputy Commissioner of Housing

Deputy Commissioner of Finance and Administration

Housing Finance and Development
Housing Policy and Administration
Rental Assistance

Administration Finance

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Department of Community Affairs
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

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
Community 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 self-improvement 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 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.
AUTHORITY
Titles 8, 12, 36, 48 and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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FY 2017 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 2017 Program Budgets

FY 2016 Current Budget
$71,890,242 $71,890,242 192,544,116 $192,544,116
16,159,152 $16,159,152 $280,593,510

Changes $19,936,104 $19,936,104 0 $0 0 $0 $19,936,104

FY 2017 Recommendation
$91,826,346 $91,826,346 192,544,116 $192,544,116
16,159,152 $16,159,152 $300,529,614

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

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

$6,593 189
(250) $6,532

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

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

$29,434 839
(996) $29,277

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the
department. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.

$1,193

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FY 2017 Program Budgets

2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
4. Reflect an adjustment in payroll shared services billings.
5. Transfer funds from the Georgia Advocacy Office contract to the Special Housing Initiatives program for the Home Access initiative. 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

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

34 2,103 1,124 (224,902) ($220,448)
$38,008 1,083
(1,411) $37,680
$0 $0
$27,625 787
(747) $27,665

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FY 2017 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, administering low-interest loans for affordable rental housing, researching affordable housing issues, and 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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. Transfer funds from the Georgia Advocacy Office contract to the Special Housing Initiatives program for the Home Access initiative.
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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change

$0 $0
$10,697 305
(332) $10,670
$224,902 $224,902
$18,008 513
(498) $18,023

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FY 2017 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016. 2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 4. Increase funds for Regional Economic Business Assistance grants. 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. Reduce one-time funds for the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District. 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 3. 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. Increase funds for rural economic development projects. Total Change

$4,963 141
(208) 10,000,000 $10,004,896
($250,000) ($250,000)
$48,430 (2,004)
481 $46,907
$10,000,000 $10,000,000

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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
Departmental Administration 1. Employee turnover rate
2. Total value of grants processed
3. Percentage of IT service requests closed on time (2 business days or less)
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

FY 2012 Actual
897
3,332
92.0%
320 15.0

FY 2013 Actual
810
3,123
97.0%
237 16.0

FY 2014 Actual
948
3,638
87.8%
237 19.9

N/A $279,926,047
94.0%

N/A $267,849,979
98.0%

6.8% $222,428,861
96.0%

$89,700,000 50,129

$72,555,000 31,039

$321,143,057 41,993

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

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

1,344 7,309 1.4%
144
10,898 5,540
14,644 89.0%

FY 2015 Actual
1,080 3,541 89.5%
164 17.7
12.9% $219,692,554
98.0%
$223,800,000 30,435
1,096 8,474 1.3%
144
7,699 3,914 15,043
89.0%

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Department of Community Affairs
Performance Measures

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 and county Report of Local Government Finances reports and Government Management Indicators surveys processed within 10 business days
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 2012 Actual
562
1,385
78,243
3,303
8,762 $45,003,966
$64.00
45 $127 $16,853,498
2,371,773 35.7%
58,487,922 1,152,049 3,438
$20,969,638 $33.00

FY 2013 Actual
506
824
35,466
2,553
11,009 $18,646,752
$78.00
65 $189 $52,281,831
2,259,730 33.5%
55,724,941 558,309 1,985
$23,737,150 $27.00

FY 2014 Actual
590
1,065
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

FY 2015 Actual
685
1,387
26,722
2,948
13,415 $80,979,593
$18.00
71 $194 $36,055,164
2,076,737 26.1%
51,200,000 414,845 1,557
$3,734,000 $42.00

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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
Other Funds
SUBTOTAL
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2014 Expenditures
$458,484 4,032,999 7,103,053 43,666,473
7,306,654 1,133,044 123,058,666
372,748 5,248,659
880,771 31,386,614 $224,648,165
298,495
12,702,174 60,001,179 $73,001,848 $297,650,013
170,169,924 11,858,156
$182,028,080 115,621,933
$115,621,933

FY 2015 Expenditures
$430,974
4,119,692
7,663,092
50,884,544

FY 2016 Current Budget
$470,986
4,076,397
7,789,745
53,482,703

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$470,986

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$477,518

4,076,397

4,105,674

7,789,745

7,569,297

53,482,703

53,520,383

8,929,041 1,057,325 119,305,903
388,238 5,089,334 1,058,311
41,388,543
$240,314,997

14,343,460 1,351,941
130,986,993 438,988
6,300,002 914,074
26,427,740
$246,583,029

14,343,460 1,351,941
130,986,993 438,988
6,300,002 914,074
26,427,740
$246,583,029

14,343,460 1,379,606
130,986,993 449,658
6,524,904 932,097
36,432,636
$256,722,226

348,495

983,495

983,495

733,495

12,030,181 75,066,731 $87,445,407 $327,760,404

12,881,465 20,145,521 $34,010,481 $280,593,510

12,881,465 20,145,521 $34,010,481 $280,593,510

174,307,845 13,248,996
$187,556,841 140,203,563
$140,203,563

192,544,116 16,159,152
$208,703,268 71,890,242
$71,890,242

192,544,116 16,159,152
$208,703,268 71,890,242
$71,890,242

12,928,372 30,145,521 $43,807,388 $300,529,614
192,544,116 16,159,152
$208,703,268 91,826,346
$91,826,346

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Department of Community Affairs
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Building Construction State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Coordinated Planning State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized 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 Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Special Housing Initiatives State General Funds

FY 2016 Current Budget
$71,890,242 $71,890,242 192,544,116 $192,544,116
16,159,152 $16,159,152 $280,593,510
FY 2016 Current Budget
$246,966 224,020
$470,986
$3,773,704 242,503 60,190
$4,076,397
$1,128,518 3,348,158 3,313,069
$7,789,745
$1,604,758 51,572,530
305,415 $53,482,703
$8,768,721 5,574,739
$14,343,460
$1,055,291 108,000 188,650
$1,351,941
$126,017,466 4,969,527
$130,986,993
$396,775 42,213
$438,988
$2,962,892

Changes $19,936,104 $19,936,104 0 $0 0 $0 $19,936,104

FY 2017 Recommendation
$91,826,346 $91,826,346 192,544,116 $192,544,116
16,159,152 $16,159,152 $300,529,614

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$6,532 0
$6,532

$253,498 224,020
$477,518

$29,277 0 0
$29,277

$3,802,981 242,503 60,190
$4,105,674

($220,448) 0 0
($220,448)

$908,070 3,348,158 3,313,069 $7,569,297

$37,680 0 0
$37,680

$1,642,438 51,572,530
305,415 $53,520,383

$0

$8,768,721

0

5,574,739

$0

$14,343,460

$27,665 0 0
$27,665

$1,082,956 108,000 188,650
$1,379,606

$0

$126,017,466

0

4,969,527

$0

$130,986,993

$10,670 0
$10,670

$407,445 42,213
$449,658

$224,902

$3,187,794

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Program Budget Financial Summary

Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS State Community Development Programs State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS State Economic Development Programs State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Payments to OneGeorgia Authority State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2016 Current Budget
2,391,738 945,372
$6,300,002
$764,225 149,849
$914,074
$26,092,153 95,000
240,587 $26,427,740
$983,495 $983,495
$12,881,465 $12,881,465
$20,000,000 145,521
$20,145,521

Changes 0 0
$224,902

FY 2017 Recommendation
2,391,738
945,372
$6,524,904

$18,023 0
$18,023

$782,248 149,849
$932,097

$10,004,896 0 0
$10,004,896

$36,097,049 95,000
240,587 $36,432,636

($250,000) ($250,000)
$46,907 $46,907
$10,000,000 0
$10,000,000

$733,495 $733,495
$12,928,372 $12,928,372
$30,000,000 145,521
$30,145,521

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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 67% 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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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 agencies.
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 2017 Program Budgets

FY 2017 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 2016 Current Budget
$2,496,098,053 109,968,257 167,969,114 272,255,461
$3,046,290,885 6,487,292,180 425,580,978 26,643,401
$6,939,516,559 3,723,236,308
$3,723,236,308 $13,709,043,752

Changes $158,090,199 (9,884,276) 0 11,737,551
$159,943,474 397,301,340 32,584,008 0
$429,885,348 74,954,438
$74,954,438 $664,783,260

FY 2017 Recommendation
$2,654,188,252 100,083,981 167,969,114 283,993,012
$3,206,234,359 6,884,593,520 458,164,986 26,643,401
$7,369,401,907 3,798,190,746
$3,798,190,746 $14,373,827,012

Departmental Administration and Program Support Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.
Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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 funds to reflect the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) increase from 76.68% to 100% for PeachCare administrative expenses. (Total Funds: $0)
6. Provide funds to comply with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) requirement that 1095-B forms be provided to individuals enrolled in PeachCare or Medicaid. (Total Funds: $3,900,916)
7. Replace the loss of federal funds for the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS). (Total Funds: $0) Total Change

$506,412 15,308
(24,343) 24,035
(7,669,673) 1,817,591 2,155,857
($3,174,813)

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change

$6,304 191
(303) $6,192

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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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change

Indigent Care Trust Fund Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily
hospitals that serve medically indigent Georgians. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

$5,824 176
(280) $5,720
$82,713 2,500
(3,976) $81,237
$84,778 2,563
(4,075) $83,266
$0 $0

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FY 2017 Program Budgets

Medicaid: Aged, Blind and Disabled

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

State General Funds
1. Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.55% to 67.89%. (Total Funds: $0)
2. Increase funds to cover expenses related to higher pharmacy cost of Hepatitis C drugs ($23,129,866) and Cystic Fibrosis drugs ($3,390,400). (Total Funds: $81,675,911)
3. Reflect an adjustment for growth in Medicaid based on projected need. (Total Funds: ($91,605,773))

4. Increase funds to reflect a projected increase in the Medicare Part D Clawback payment.

5. Increase funds for the hold harmless provision in Medicare Part B premiums. (Total Funds: $65,524,097)

6. Transfer the Community Care Services Program (CCSP) from the Elder Community Living Services program in the Department of Human Services. (Total Funds: $67,016,733)
Total Change

Tobacco Settlement Funds 7. Transfer the Community Care Services Program (CCSP) from the Elder Community Living Services
program in the Department of Human Services. (Total Funds: $67,016,733)
Total Change

Hospital Provider Payment 8. Reflect additional revenue from hospital provider payments. (Total Funds: $3,857,817)

Total Change

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. Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.55%
to 67.89%. (Total Funds: $0) 2. Replace tobacco funds with state funds. (Total Funds: $0)
3. Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need. (Total Funds: $411,160,916)
Total Change
Tobacco Settlement Funds 4. Replace tobacco funds with state funds. (Total Funds: $0)
Total Change
Hospital Provider Payment 5. Reflect additional revenue from hospital provider payments. (Total Funds: $32,594,205)
6. Transfer hospital provider payments to reflect an increase in enhanced FMAP from 94.22% to 100% for children who were moved from the PeachCare for Kids program to the Low-Income Medicaid program as of January 1, 2014 per the PPACA. (Total Funds: $5,674,596) Total Change

($19,643,417) 26,520,266
(29,497,059) 8,212,532
21,039,788 46,488,969 $53,121,079 $6,191,806 $6,191,806 $1,242,217 $1,242,217
($18,800,043) 16,076,082
132,393,815 $129,669,854 ($16,076,082) ($16,076,082)
$10,495,334 1,827,220
$12,322,554

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PeachCare Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income
Georgia children. Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Reduce funds to reflect an increase in enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage from 94.22% to
100%. (Total Funds: $0) Total Change Hospital Provider Payment 2. Transfer hospital provider payments to reflect an increase in enhanced FMAP from 94.22% to 100% for children who were moved from the PeachCare for Kids program to the Low-Income Medicaid program as of January 1, 2014 per the PPACA. (Total Funds: $0) Total Change
State Health Benefit Plan Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees
that is competitive with other commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and utilization rates. Recommended Change: Other Changes 1. Increase funds to reflect updated projections for membership, medical services utilization, and medical trend changes. (Total Funds: $4,252,738) 2. Reduce funds for the reduction in employee contribution rates effective January 1, 2016. (Total Funds: ($11,100,000)) 3. Increase funds for Medicare Advantage plans effective January 1, 2016. (Total Funds: $91,600,000) 4. Reduce funds by identifying future year plan design changes. (Total Funds: ($32,784,000)) 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: ($7,420,000)) 6. Increase funds for a scheduled increase of the employer contribution rate for non-certificated school service employees from $746.20 to $846.20 effective January 1, 2017. (Total Funds: $30,405,700) 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. Total Change

($22,821,381) ($22,821,381)
($1,827,220) ($1,827,220)
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes $0
$13,467 332
$13,799

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FY 2017 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. Transfer funds for 72 new residency slots in primary care medicine from the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives program. 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: 1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the
state, and to provide a program of aid to promising medical students. Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Eliminate funds for the rural dentistry loan repayment program.
Total Change Other Changes 2. Realign program activities to provide additional Physician Rural Areas Assistance (PRAA) loan
repayment awards. Total Change
Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of primary care and other needed
physician specialists through a public/private partnership with medical schools in Georgia. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

$1,138,075 $1,138,075
$0 $0
$0 $0
($200,000) ($200,000)
Yes $0
$0 $0

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FY 2017 Program Budgets

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, the purpose of this appropriation is to investigate complaints and discipline those who violate the Medical Practice Act or other laws governing the professional behavior of the Board licensees.

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

3. Provide funds for the regulation of the vaccine protocol agreements as established by HB 504 (2015 Session).
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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$55,818 1,450
65,130 $122,398
$43,235 1,538
$44,773

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Department of Community Health
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Health Care Access and Improvement 1. Number of Georgians served by Department
of Community Health's safety net programs and grants 2. 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 to 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 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
98.0% 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
87.4%
$371.19 2.0
36.3%

FY 2015 Actual
55,082 3,575
89.0% 667
3,439 11,325
2,370 52
23.0% 19.0% 36.0%
483,916 $943.90
47.3%
1,315,355 $252.80
N/A
$365.07 2.0
31.1%

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Performance Measures

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:
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 2012 Actual
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
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
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%

FY 2015 Actual
66.7%
416
75.0%
274
24 17 86.0% 60.1%
416 199 17.5% 30.7% 25.0%
4,652 23,078 81.3%

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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 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 Expenditures
$480,233,985 733,558 721,066
19,780,885 17,545,020 439,528,101 5,463,941,651 3,962,617,391 306,566,742 2,703,331,970 $13,395,000,369
581,901
8,852,838
22,769,911
15,933,642
1,067,354
2,087,250
2,650,553 2,023,647 $55,967,096 $13,450,967,465
7,171,440,382 46,208,287
3,253,384,983 0
$10,471,033,652

FY 2016 Current Budget
$387,534,484 812,629 750,826
27,109,483 20,667,414 399,662,493 5,249,545,728 3,933,283,365 424,124,694 3,198,611,114 $13,642,102,230
659,458
10,014,219
24,039,911
23,971,870
1,410,000
2,119,068
2,577,486 2,149,510 $66,941,522 $13,709,043,752
6,939,516,559 0
3,723,236,308 0
$10,662,752,867

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total $391,435,400
812,629 750,826 27,109,483 20,667,414 399,662,493 5,417,078,251 4,161,442,896 355,195,386 3,198,611,114 $13,972,765,892
659,458
10,014,219
24,039,911
23,971,870
1,410,000
2,119,068
2,577,486 2,149,510 $66,941,522 $14,039,707,414
7,137,747,127 0
3,723,236,308 0
$10,860,983,435

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$391,956,812 818,821 756,546
27,190,720 20,750,680 399,662,493 5,384,227,045 4,382,713,082 424,124,694 3,273,565,552 $14,305,766,445
673,257
11,152,294
24,039,911
23,971,870
1,210,000
2,119,068
2,699,884 2,194,283 $68,060,567 $14,373,827,012
7,369,401,907 0
3,798,190,746 0
$11,167,592,653

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Program/Fund Sources Hospital Provider Payment Nursing Home Provider Fees State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Department of Community Health
Department Financial Summary

FY 2014 Expenditures
237,978,451
169,521,312
2,367,415,618
166,642,729
$2,941,558,110

FY 2015 Expenditures
278,958,076
175,413,852
2,415,593,628
109,968,257
$2,979,933,813

FY 2016 Current Budget
272,255,461
167,969,114
2,496,098,053
109,968,257
$3,046,290,885

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
272,255,461

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
283,993,012

167,969,114

167,969,114

2,628,531,147

2,654,188,252

109,968,257

100,083,981

$3,178,723,979 $3,206,234,359

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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 Tobacco Settlement Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Payment

FY 2016 Current Budget
$2,496,098,053 109,968,257 167,969,114 272,255,461
$3,046,290,885 6,487,292,180 425,580,978 26,643,401
$6,939,516,559 3,723,236,308
$3,723,236,308 $13,709,043,752
FY 2016 Current Budget
$65,283,852 267,962,627
26,256,668 1,921,233
26,110,104 $387,534,484
$812,629 $812,629
$750,826 $750,826
$10,662,932 416,250
16,030,301 $27,109,483
$10,929,096 3,733,665 5,904,653 100,000
$20,667,414
$257,075,969 142,586,524
$399,662,493
$1,384,886,844 0
167,969,114 28,620,148

Changes $158,090,199 (9,884,276) 0 11,737,551
$159,943,474 397,301,340 32,584,008 0
$429,885,348 74,954,438
$74,954,438 $664,783,260

FY 2017 Recommendation
$2,654,188,252 100,083,981 167,969,114 283,993,012
$3,206,234,359 6,884,593,520 458,164,986 26,643,401
$7,369,401,907 3,798,190,746
$3,798,190,746 $14,373,827,012

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

($3,174,813) (338,266) 7,935,407 0 0
$4,422,328

$62,109,039 267,624,361
34,192,075 1,921,233
26,110,104 $391,956,812

$6,192 $6,192

$818,821 $818,821

$5,720 $5,720

$756,546 $756,546

$81,237 0 0
$81,237

$10,744,169 416,250
16,030,301 $27,190,720

$83,266 0 0 0
$83,266

$11,012,362 3,733,665 5,904,653 100,000
$20,750,680

$0

$257,075,969

0

142,586,524

$0

$399,662,493

$53,121,079 6,191,806 0 1,242,217

$1,438,007,923 6,191,806
167,969,114 29,862,365

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Program Budget Financial Summary

Medical Assistance Program Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Hospital Provider Payment Medical Assistance Program Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS PeachCare State General Funds Hospital Provider Payment State Children's Insurance Program Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS State Health Benefit Plan Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Board Administration State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Graduate Medical Education State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Mercer School of Medicine Grant State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Georgia Composite Medical Board State General Funds

FY 2016 Current Budget
3,335,650,788 2,787,214
329,631,620 $5,249,545,728
$933,308,971 109,968,257 241,808,093
2,622,452,881 25,745,163
$3,933,283,365
$22,821,381 1,827,220
399,324,310 151,783
$424,124,694
$3,198,611,114 $3,198,611,114
$659,458 $659,458
$10,014,219 $10,014,219
$24,039,911 $24,039,911
$23,971,870 $23,971,870
$1,410,000 $1,410,000
$2,119,068 $2,119,068
$2,277,486

Changes 74,126,215 0 0
$134,681,317

FY 2017 Recommendation
3,409,777,003 2,787,214
329,631,620 $5,384,227,045

$129,669,854 (16,076,082)
12,322,554 323,513,391
0 $449,429,717

$1,062,978,825 93,892,175
254,130,647 2,945,966,272
25,745,163 $4,382,713,082

($22,821,381) (1,827,220) 24,648,601 0 $0

$0 0
423,972,911 151,783
$424,124,694

$74,954,438 $74,954,438

$3,273,565,552 $3,273,565,552

$13,799 $13,799
$1,138,075 $1,138,075
$0 $0
$0 $0
($200,000) ($200,000)
$0 $0 $122,398

$673,257 $673,257
$11,152,294 $11,152,294
$24,039,911 $24,039,911
$23,971,870 $23,971,870
$1,210,000 $1,210,000
$2,119,068 $2,119,068 $2,399,884

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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 2016 Current Budget
300,000 $2,577,486
$2,149,510 $2,149,510

Changes 0
$122,398

FY 2017 Recommendation
300,000
$2,699,884

$44,773 $44,773

$2,194,283 $2,194,283

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Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Georgia General Assembly passed HB 310 and on DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibCiolimtiems,uannitdyOSrugpaenrivziastioionn May 7, 2015, Governor Deal signed HB 310 into law thereby creating the Department of Community Supervision. HB 310 transferred the responsibilities of the community supervision of parolees from the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, probationers from the Department of Corrections, and Class A and B juveniles from the Department of Juvenile Justice to the Department of Community Supervision. The bill also transferred oversight of private and governmental misdemeanor probation entities from the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council (CMPAC).
As of July 1, 2015, the Department of Community Supervision (DCS) is responsible for the effective and efficient supervision of approximately 180,000 adult felony offenders. Beginning July 1, 2016, DCS will be responsible for Class A and Class B designated juvenile offenders.
FIELD OPERATIONS
The Field Operations Division is the largest within DCS. DCS Field Offices are aligned with the 10 judicial districts and 49 judicial circuits. The agency employs evidence-based practices to hold offenders accountable and reduce the state's recidivism rate. The department utilizes a holistic approach to offender supervision that involves all facets of the community, which includes: victims and their families, programs for offenders and their families, involvement in community activities and partnerships with other criminal justice agencies.

COURT, BOARD, AND FIELD SERVICES
The Court, Board and Field Services Division offers a number of initiatives and programs that advance the operational priorities of the Field Operations Division, including:
Parole Board Services, Warrants, and Revocation Superior Court Accountability Court Services Misdemeanor Probation Oversight Sentencing Alternatives Day Reporting Centers Probation Reporting Contact Center Electronic and Voice Monitoring Community Counseling Services Maxout Reentry Program (M.O.R.E.)
ATTACHED AGENCIES
The Governor's Office of Transition, Support, and Reentry (GOTSR) is tasked with promoting successful offender reentry and reducing recidivism in order to enhance public safety. 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.

Board of Community Supervision

Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry
Executive Operations

Commissioner
Assistant Commissioner

Attached for Administrative Purposes Only Georgia Commission on Family Violence

Field Operations

Court / Board / Field Services

Chief Information Officer

Chief Financial Officer

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Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Georgia Commission on Family Violence was created by the General Assembly in 1992 and tasked to develop a comprehensive state plan to end family violence in Georgia. The Commission conducts research and provides training to law enforcement, family violence task forces, advocates, Family Violence Intervention Programs and other criminal justice system personnel about domestic violence. The agency also monitors legislation and other policies

impacting victims of domestic violence, certifies all of Georgia's Family Violence Intervention Programs, and cocoordinates the statewide Domestic Violence Fatality Review Project.
AUTHORITY
Title 42, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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FY 2017 Program Budgets

FY 2017 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2016 Current Budget
$34,791,312 $34,791,312
0 $0 $34,791,312

Changes $126,067,337
$126,067,337 10,000
$10,000 $126,077,337

FY 2017 Recommendation
$160,858,649 $160,858,649
10,000 $10,000 $160,868,649

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.
Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
5. Reflect an adjustment in payroll shared services billings.
6. Transfer funds and one position from the Department of Corrections' Departmental Administration program.
7. Transfer funds and two positions from the State Board of Pardons and Paroles' Board Administration program.
8. Transfer funds and three positions from the Field Services program.
9. Transfer funds from the Field Services program to accurately reflect the cost of real estate rentals.
Total Change

$171,315
17,217 15,089
17,427 8,670
43,429
110,920
398,374 64,889
$847,330

Field Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve Georgia citizens through effective and
efficient offender supervision in communities, while providing opportunities for successful outcomes. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
5. Reflect an adjustment in payroll shared services billings.
6. Transfer funds and 1,628 positions from the Department of Corrections' Probation Supervision program. (Total Funds: $89,684,806)
7. Transfer funds and nine positions from the Department of Corrections' Offender Management program.
8. Transfer funds and seven positions from the Department of Corrections' State Prisons program.

$3,618,865 366,284 321,013 370,721 184,449
89,674,806 458,707 406,678

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FY 2017 Program Budgets

9. Transfer funds and 480 positions from the State Board of Pardons and Paroles' Parole Supervision program.
10. Transfer funds and three positions to the Departmental Administration program.
11. Transfer funds to the Departmental Administration program to accurately reflect the cost of real estate rentals.
12. Transfer funds to the State Board of Pardons and Paroles' Clemency program to accurately reflect the cost of real estate rentals. Total Change

Misdemeanor Probation Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of all governmental and private
misdemeanor probation providers through inspection and investigation. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
5. Reflect an adjustment in payroll shared services billings.
Total Change

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Georgia Commission on Family Violence

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the study and evaluation of needs and services relating to family violence in Georgia, develop models for community task forces on family violence, provide training and continuing education on the dynamics of family violence, and develop standards to be used in the certification and regulation of Family Violence Intervention Programs.

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

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

Governor's Office of Transition, Support, and Reentry

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a collaboration of governmental and nongovernmental stakeholders to develop and execute a systematic reentry plan for Georgia offenders and ensure the delivery of services to reduce recidivism and support the success of returning citizens.

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

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

29,217,168 (398,374) (64,889) (16,528)
$124,138,900
$16,254 1,634 1,432 1,653 823
$21,796
$16,380 591 461
$17,432
$92,837 11,500 5,293

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4. Transfer funds and two positions from the Department of Corrections' Departmental Administration program.
5. Transfer funds and four positions from the State Board of Pardons and Paroles' Parole Supervision program.
6. Increase funds for five community coordinators to expand the Georgia Prisoner Re-entry Initiative. 7. Transfer funds to the State Board of Pardons and Paroles' Clemency program to accurately reflect the
cost of rental space. Total Change

280,057 392,362 388,945 (129,115) $1,041,879

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Department of Community Supervision
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration Field Services Misdemeanor Probation SUBTOTAL (Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Georgia Commission on Family
Violence Governor's Office of Transition,
Support, and Reentry SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED
AGENCIES) Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2014 Expenditures
$0 0 0
$0
0
0
$0
$0
0 $0
0 $0

FY 2015 Expenditures
$0
0
0
$0

FY 2016 Current Budget
$8,213,943
21,851,578
609,367
$30,674,888

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$8,213,943

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$9,061,273

21,851,578

146,000,478

609,367

631,163

$30,674,888

$155,692,914

0

374,981

374,981

392,413

0

3,741,443

3,741,443

4,783,322

$0

$4,116,424

$4,116,424

$5,175,735

$0

$34,791,312

$34,791,312

$160,868,649

0

0

0

10,000

$0

$0

$0

$10,000

0

34,791,312

34,791,312

160,858,649

$0

$34,791,312

$34,791,312

$160,858,649

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Department of Community Supervision
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 State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Field Services State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Misdemeanor Probation State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Georgia Commission on Family Violence
State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Governor's Office of Transition, Support, and Reentry State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2016 Current Budget
$34,791,312 $34,791,312
0 $0 $34,791,312
FY 2016 Current Budget
$8,213,943 $8,213,943
$21,851,578 0
$21,851,578
$609,367 $609,367
$374,981 $374,981
$3,741,443 $3,741,443

Changes $126,067,337
$126,067,337 10,000
$10,000 $126,077,337

FY 2017 Recommendation
$160,858,649 $160,858,649
10,000 $10,000 $160,868,649

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$847,330 $847,330

$9,061,273 $9,061,273

$124,138,900 10,000
$124,148,900

$145,990,478 10,000
$146,000,478

$21,796 $21,796

$631,163 $631,163

$17,432 $17,432
$1,041,879 $1,041,879

$392,413 $392,413
$4,783,322 $4,783,322

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Department of Corrections
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Georgia Department of Corrections (DOC) DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibCiolirtrieecs,tiaonndsOrganization administers the prison sentences of offenders adjudicated by Georgia courts. More than 50,000 of these offenders are serving prison sentences.
As part of its strategic plan, the Department has developed the following priorities:
A continuum of balanced sanctions is available to the criminal justice system.
Sound correctional practices are founded upon reliable and timely information.
Citizens are safe from incarcerated and supervised inmates; 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 highly trained and professional workforce is available to achieve the Department's mission, both today and in years to come.
Inmates are prepared to accept responsibility for their acts, to restore harm done to the community, and to lead a productive, crime-free life.
AGENCY OPERATIONS
Incarceration offers a highly structured and secure environment, which removes from the community those inmates 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 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 inmates 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.
Probation Detention Centers (7), one Probation Boot Camp, and one Parole Revocation Center: These three programs offer a short-term, intensive incarceration period that enforces strict discipline and military protocol.
Transition Centers (13): These community-based centers are designed to allow inmates nearing the end of their prison term to prepare for life in the community. DOC requires residents to have jobs in

Board of Corrections
Attached for Administrative Purposes Only
Commissioner

Georgia Correctional
Industries

Chief of Staff

Assistant Commissioner Inmate Services
Division

Assistant Commissioner Administration & Finance Division

Assistant Commissioner
Facilities Division

Special Projects (Strategic Planning
and Research)

Information Technology

Engineering and Construction

General Counsel
Professional Standards (Investigations & Compliance)

Public Affairs
Professional Development
(Training)
Legislative Affairs

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Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

the local community, pay room and board to the center, and support their families. 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. Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Centers (4 stand alone and 8 programs within State prisons) and two Intensive Treatment Facilities (ITF): RSAT is a nine-month, highly structured program that targets high risk, high needs inmates nearing release, probationers sentenced by the courts, parole revocators and other court or GDC-referred inmates who have a need for intensive substance abuse programming. ITF is a nine-month, highly structured program that actively combines interventions intended to address both mental health and substance abuse issues in persons with co-occurring disorders with the intention of treating both disorders, related problems and the whole person more effectively. The agency also seeks to support criminal justice reform initiatives through the following programs:

Health Services: Provides the required constitutional level of health care in the most efficient, costeffective, and humane manner possible, while protecting the public health interests of the citizens of Georgia through planning, implementing, and coordinating physical, dental, and mental health services as required, across GDC.
Food and Farm Operations: Provides meals for offenders through raising crops and livestock, managing timber, and producing dairy items that will be used in the preparing of meals for offenders.
County Jail Subsidy: Provides reimbursement to counties for the appropriated cost of incarcerating state prisoners in their local facilities after sentencing.
Offender Management: Coordinates and operates 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.
AUTHORITY
Titles 9, 17, and 42, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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FY 2017 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 2017 Program Budgets

FY 2016 Current Budget
$1,168,464,300 $1,168,464,300
170,555 $170,555 13,581,649 $13,581,649 $1,182,216,504

Changes ($42,168,896)
($42,168,896) 0
$0 (17,046) ($17,046) ($42,185,942)

FY 2017 Recommendation
$1,126,295,404 $1,126,295,404
170,555 $170,555 13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,140,030,562

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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 provide for an additional salary increase for security officers to address recruitment and retention issues in the highest turnover job classes.
6. Transfer funds and six positions from the Probation Supervision program for consolidated banking services.
7. Transfer funds and one position to the Department of Community Supervision's Departmental Administration program.
8. Transfer funds and two positions to the Governor's Office of Transition, Support, and Reentry.
Total Change

$411,399 2,432
(50,000) (3,525) 56,526 375,744
(43,429) (280,057) $469,090

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

$858,702 5,077

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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 provide for an additional salary increase for security officers to address recruitment and retention issues in the highest turnover job classes.
6. Transfer funds, 82 positions, and 13 vehicles from the Probation Supervision program to consolidate program operations. Total Change

(104,363) (7,358)
1,429,639 5,930,478 $8,112,175

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, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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

$34,408
203 (4,182)
(295) $30,134

Health Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required constitutional level of physical, dental,
and mental health care to all inmates of the state correctional system. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
5. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives for Georgia Correctional Healthcare employees effective July 1, 2016.
6. Increase funds to cover expenses related to recently approved Hepatitis C treatments and other bulk prescription medications. Total Change

$224,399 1,326
(27,273) (1,923)
2,642,834 3,729,131 $6,568,494

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:

State General Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

$97,240 575

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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 provide for an additional salary increase for security officers to address recruitment and retention issues in the highest turnover job classes.
6. Increase funds to incentivize county correctional facilities to provide educational opportunities and graduate inmates from GED and vocational programs.
7. Transfer funds and nine positions to the Department of Community Supervision's Field Services program. Total Change
Other Changes 8. Provide a $1,000 per student performance-based funding incentive to county correctional facilities for
each GED diploma and vocational certificate graduate. Total Change

Private Prisons Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective
prison facilities that ensure public safety. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

Probation Supervision Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to supervise probationers in Day Reporting Centers, the
Savannah Impact Program, intensive or specialized probation, and field supervision, as well as support the Georgia Commission on Family Violence.
Recommended Change:
1. Transfer funds and 1,628 positions to the Department of Community Supervision's Field Services program. (Total Funds: ($89,684,806))
2. Transfer funds, 82 positions, and 13 vehicles to the Detention Centers program to consolidate program operations. (Total Funds: ($5,937,524))
3. Transfer funds and six positions to the Departmental Administration program for consolidated banking services.
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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

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(11,818) (833)
25,908 1,325,000 (458,707) $977,365
Yes $0
$0 $0
($89,674,806) (5,930,478) (375,744)
($95,981,028)
$12,699,513 75,078
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5. Increase funds to provide for an additional salary increase for security officers to address recruitment and retention issues in the highest turnover job classes.
6. Annualize the cost of operating expenses for the charter high school initiative at two state prisons. 7. Increase funds for 11 positions and operating expenses to provide educational enhancements to
academic programs at four state prisons. 8. Increase funds for contracts to expand vocational/technical programs at four state prisons. 9. Transfer funds and seven positions to the Department of Community Supervision's Field Services
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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016. 2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 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 provide for an additional salary increase for security officers to address recruitment and retention issues in the highest turnover job classes. 6. Increase funds to expand the GED fast track program at transition centers. Total Change

21,164,313 51,500
1,411,727 2,620,000 (406,678) $35,963,192
$634,302 3,750
(77,090) (5,435) 876,155 260,000
$1,691,682

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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 earning vocational training certificates
Transition Centers 1. Three-year felony reconviction rate

FY 2012 Actual
2,435 27,277

FY 2013 Actual
3,404 31,948

FY 2014 Actual
4,398 27,202

FY 2015 Actual
3,752 27,441

26.1% 253
$1.57 42.0% $6,084,818

29.0% 143*
$1.57 41.0% $6,797,359

28.6% 95
$1.57 41.0% $6,658,494

26.2% 23
$1.55 41.0% $6,817,583

$11.27 274

$9.44 302

$9.95 466

$10.31 246

21,402 19,947
28.2% 82

20,375 21,325
29.5% 200

19,044 20,634
28.9% 234

20,611 18,083
31.3% 219

23.1% 65.3% 3,200
707

25.3% 66.6% 2,445
760

23.0% 65.6% 2,243
763

22.5% 67.2% 2,135
747

27.6% 839
3,230
19.8%

27.4% 749
3,088
18.1%

26.2% 605
3,663
18.7%

27.5% 236
3,444
19.3%

* Lowering caps for probation detention centers to 180 days, coupled with more rigorous GED standards, has contributed to fewer GED diplomas received.

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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 Private Prisons Probation Supervision State Prisons Transition Centers SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Department of Corrections
Department Financial Summary

FY 2014 Expenditures
$5,746,543 40,720
38,012,811 29,667,558 28,534,181 202,233,729 42,766,418 133,811,261 105,120,381 572,452,133 29,055,804 $1,187,441,539 $1,187,441,539

FY 2015 Expenditures
$0 7,722 42,109,882 31,239,563 27,675,120 199,368,523 42,870,009 133,037,452 115,229,394 579,289,047 29,706,753 $1,200,533,465 $1,200,533,465

FY 2016 Current Budget
$0 50,000 35,493,752 30,682,566 27,555,071 201,774,166 42,598,545 135,395,608 95,998,074 582,702,987 29,965,735 $1,182,216,504 $1,182,216,504

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$0

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$0

50,000

50,000

35,493,752

35,962,842

30,682,566

38,794,741

27,555,071

27,585,205

205,503,297

208,342,660

42,598,545

43,575,910

135,395,608

135,395,608

95,998,074

0

582,702,987

618,666,179

29,965,735

31,657,417

$1,185,945,635 $1,140,030,562

$1,185,945,635 $1,140,030,562

4,825,383 55,325,510 $60,150,893 1,127,290,646 $1,127,290,646

4,142,165 44,680,269 $48,822,434 1,151,711,031 $1,151,711,031

170,555 13,581,649 $13,752,204 1,168,464,300 $1,168,464,300

170,555 13,581,649 $13,752,204 1,172,193,431 $1,172,193,431

170,555 13,564,603 $13,735,158 1,126,295,404 $1,126,295,404

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Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
County Jail Subsidy State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Departmental Administration State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Detention Centers State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Food and Farm Operations State General Funds 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 2016 Current Budget
$1,168,464,300 $1,168,464,300
170,555 $170,555 13,581,649 $13,581,649 $1,182,216,504
FY 2016 Current Budget
$50,000 $50,000
$35,423,197 70,555
$35,493,752
$30,232,566 450,000
$30,682,566
$27,555,071 $27,555,071
$201,384,166 390,000
$201,774,166
$42,568,545 30,000
$42,598,545
$135,395,608 $135,395,608
$95,981,028 17,046
$95,998,074
$569,908,384 100,000
12,694,603 $582,702,987
$29,965,735 $29,965,735

Changes ($42,168,896)
($42,168,896) 0
$0 (17,046) ($17,046) ($42,185,942)

FY 2017 Recommendation
$1,126,295,404 $1,126,295,404
170,555 $170,555 13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,140,030,562

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$0

$50,000

$0

$50,000

$469,090 0
$469,090

$35,892,287 70,555
$35,962,842

$8,112,175 0
$8,112,175

$38,344,741 450,000
$38,794,741

$30,134 $30,134

$27,585,205 $27,585,205

$6,568,494 0
$6,568,494

$207,952,660 390,000
$208,342,660

$977,365 0
$977,365

$43,545,910 30,000
$43,575,910

$0

$135,395,608

$0

$135,395,608

($95,981,028)

$0

(17,046)

0

($95,998,074)

$0

$35,963,192 0 0
$35,963,192

$605,871,576 100,000
12,694,603 $618,666,179

$1,691,682 $1,691,682

$31,657,417 $31,657,417

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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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FY 2017 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 2017 Program Budgets
FY 2016 Current Budget
$10,133,637 $10,133,637
49,366,773 $49,366,773
3,262,875 $3,262,875 $62,763,285

Changes $1,382,740 $1,382,740 3,837,500 $3,837,500 0 $0 $5,220,240

FY 2017 Recommendation
$11,516,377 $11,516,377
53,204,273 $53,204,273
3,262,875 $3,262,875 $67,983,525

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of
Georgia. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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

$32,856
439 4,248
2,731 $40,274

Military Readiness

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and maintain facilities for the training of Army National Guard, Air National Guard, and State Defense Force personnel, and to provide an organized militia that can be activated and deployed at the direction of the President or Governor for a manmade crisis or natural disaster.

Recommended Change:

State General Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

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. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.

Total Change

$76,270 1,020
12,788 461
$90,539
Yes $0

Youth Educational Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational and vocational opportunities to at-risk
youth through Youth Challenge Academies and Starbase programs. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.

$71,628

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2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 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 Milledgeville Youth
Challenge Academy. (Total Funds: $4,993,815) Total Change

957 21,848
1,179 1,156,315
$1,251,927

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Department of Defense
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Departmental Administration 1. Percentage of payments made electronically
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. Average number of guardsmen trained per facility 3. Number of deployment eligible guardsmen
4. Federal dollars received per state dollar invested
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 after graduation

FY 2012 Actual
45.0%
100.0%
223 10,505
$13
870 $3,508.00
71.0%
79.0%
N/A

FY 2013 Actual
58.0%
100.0%
220 10,156
$14
850 $3,794.00
82.0%
90.0%
10.0%

FY 2014 Actual
63.0%
100.0%
227 10,824
$8
767 $5,070.00
58.0%
88.0%
15.0%

FY 2015 Actual
69.0%
100.0%
229 10,950
$9
771 $3,799.00
39.0%
88.0%
9.0%

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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 2014 Expenditures
$1,712,563
50,667,983
13,680,350
$66,060,896
$66,060,896

FY 2015 Expenditures
$1,816,771
50,898,740
14,008,541
$66,724,052
$66,724,052

FY 2016 Current Budget
$1,866,907
42,984,941
17,911,437
$62,763,285
$62,763,285

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$1,866,907

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$1,907,181

42,984,941

43,075,480

22,905,252

23,000,864

$67,757,100

$67,983,525

$67,757,100

$67,983,525

50,805,186 5,474,074
$56,279,260 9,781,636
$9,781,636

55,129,820 2,207,255
$57,337,075 9,386,977
$9,386,977

49,366,773 3,262,875
$52,629,648 10,133,637
$10,133,637

53,204,273 3,262,875
$56,467,148 11,289,952
$11,289,952

53,204,273 3,262,875
$56,467,148 11,516,377
$11,516,377

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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 2016 Current Budget
$10,133,637 $10,133,637
49,366,773 $49,366,773
3,262,875 $3,262,875 $62,763,285
FY 2016 Current Budget
$1,143,379 723,528
$1,866,907
$5,086,422 34,639,522
3,258,997 $42,984,941
$3,903,836 14,003,723
3,878 $17,911,437

Changes $1,382,740 $1,382,740 3,837,500 $3,837,500 0 $0 $5,220,240

FY 2017 Recommendation
$11,516,377 $11,516,377
53,204,273 $53,204,273
3,262,875 $3,262,875 $67,983,525

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$40,274 0
$40,274

$1,183,653 723,528
$1,907,181

$90,539 0 0
$90,539

$5,176,961 34,639,522
3,258,997 $43,075,480

$1,251,927 3,837,500 0
$5,089,427

$5,155,763 17,841,223
3,878 $23,000,864

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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, facilities, fleet, 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.

Board of Driver Services
Commissioner's Office

Customer Service Support
Field Operations

Human Resources
Project Management Office

General Counsel

Information Technology

Investigative Services

Regulatory Compliance

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FY 2017 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Department of Driver Services
FY 2017 Program Budgets

FY 2016 Current Budget
$67,096,307 $67,096,307
2,844,121 $2,844,121 $69,940,428

Changes $1,173,717 $1,173,717 0 $0 $1,173,717

FY 2017 Recommendation
$68,270,024 $68,270,024
2,844,121 $2,844,121 $71,114,145

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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

$148,246
2,131 (5,359)
18,145 $163,163

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Increase funds for two full-time and two part-time driver examiner positions at the Fayetteville Customer Service Center. Total Change

$922,619 13,266
(64,905) 104,040 $975,020

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

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

$36,791 529
(1,786) $35,534

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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. Number of customer calls to the Contact Center 6. Percentage of customer calls to the Contact Center answered within 3 minutes or less (Target: 85%) 7. Number of citations processed by Records Management 8. Percentage of citations processed by Records Management within 10 days 9. Percentage of fraud investigations completed within 60 days (Target: 70%)
Regulatory Compliance 1. Total number of driver safety programs
regulated, e.g. driver training, DUI schools 2. Percentage of regulated programs in
compliance 3. Average number of days for regulated
programs that are non-compliant to become compliant 4. Number of students enrolled in Online Alcohol and Drug Awareness Programs (EADAP)

FY 2012 Actual
3,380,869 70.0%
1,018,457
7,239 1,503,242
68.0%
246,204 99.0% 62.0%

FY 2013 Actual
3,672,617 62.0%
1,247,815
6,890 1,514,010
48.0%
250,800 99.9% 51.0%

829 85.0%
3.0
8,423

845 83.0%
9.5
10,764

FY 2014 Actual
3,767,769 62.3%
1,176,662
7,677 1,237,830
32.4%
246,203 98.0% 50.0%
815 83.3%
9.1
11,805

FY 2015 Actual
3,413,503 94.4%
770,293
6,551 1,831,329
71.7%
217,448 95.0% 55.0%
849 85.8%
11.5
13,560

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Department of Driver Services

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Customer Service Support License Issuance Regulatory Compliance SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Department of Driver Services
Department Financial Summary

FY 2014 Expenditures
$9,698,959
54,693,313
1,365,372
$65,757,644
$65,757,644

FY 2015 Expenditures
$9,876,999
56,143,046
1,666,966
$67,687,011
$67,687,011

FY 2016 Current Budget
$10,028,666
58,495,467
1,416,295
$69,940,428
$69,940,428

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$10,028,666

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$10,191,829

58,495,467

59,470,487

1,416,295

1,451,829

$69,940,428

$71,114,145

$69,940,428

$71,114,145

1,077,776 3,404,456 $4,482,232 61,275,412 $61,275,412

990,443 3,687,675 $4,678,118 63,008,893 $63,008,893

0 2,844,121 $2,844,121 67,096,307 $67,096,307

0 2,844,121 $2,844,121 67,096,307 $67,096,307

0 2,844,121 $2,844,121 68,270,024 $68,270,024

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Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Customer Service Support State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
License Issuance State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Regulatory Compliance State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

Department of Driver Services
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2016 Current Budget
$67,096,307 $67,096,307
2,844,121 $2,844,121 $69,940,428
FY 2016 Current Budget
$9,527,809 500,857
$10,028,666
$56,667,632 1,827,835
$58,495,467
$900,866 515,429
$1,416,295

Changes $1,173,717 $1,173,717 0 $0 $1,173,717

FY 2017 Recommendation
$68,270,024 $68,270,024
2,844,121 $2,844,121 $71,114,145

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$163,163 0
$163,163

$9,690,972 500,857
$10,191,829

$975,020 0
$975,020

$57,642,652 1,827,835
$59,470,487

$35,534 0
$35,534

$936,400 515,429
$1,451,829

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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 3,190 child care learning centers and over 2,000 family 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 throughout Georgia have access to nutritious meals while

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Chief Information

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Deputy Commissioner for Finance and Administration

Chief Legal Officer

Chief Communications
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Assistant Commissioner
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Assistant Commissioner of Child Care
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Assistant Commissioner
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Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

they are in a day care setting and during the summer when school is not in session. These programs serve over 85 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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Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
FY 2017 Program Budgets

FY 2017 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 2016 Current Budget
$55,527,513 321,295,348 $376,822,861
97,618,088 125,696,047 141,627,681 $364,941,816
13,695,660 $13,695,660
160,000 $160,000 $755,620,337

Changes $40,903
36,563,340 $36,604,243
0 0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $36,604,243

FY 2017 Recommendation
$55,568,416 357,858,688 $413,427,104
97,618,088 125,696,047 141,627,681 $364,941,816
13,695,660 $13,695,660
160,000 $160,000 $792,224,580

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016. Total Change

$40,903 $40,903

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2016. 2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
4. Provide funds to implement a new compensation model to retain lead teachers, increase assistant teacher salaries, and maintain classroom quality.
5. Increase funds for benefits for Pre-Kindergarten lead and assistant teachers and provide program providers with the flexibility to combine benefits and non-instructional costs as needed. Total Change

$7,927,490 17,118 22,430
26,213,684 2,382,618
$36,563,340

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FY 2017 Program Budgets

Quality Initiatives
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to implement innovative strategies and programs that focus on improving the quality of and access to early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Child Care Services
1. Percentage of licensed child care learning centers, group day care homes, and family day care homes that are compliant with licensing rules
2. Number of licensing, monitoring, technical assistance, and complaint investigation visits to child care learning centers, group day care homes, and family day care homes in order to increase compliance and raise quality
3. 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
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 children rated as "in process" or "proficient" on at least 80% of the WSS Language and Literacy Indicators
4. 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
2. Percentage of INCENTIVES Program participants who increased their education level from the initial credential/degree earned
3. Number of children served in the Rising PreKindergarten and Rising Kindergarten Summer Transition Programs

FY 2012 Actual
92.0%
13,045
94.0% 6,280 80,667,591 98.0% 82,868 6,214 92.0% 92.0%
751 10.2%
N/A

FY 2013 Actual
88.0%
11,800
96.0% 6,036 80,987,968 98.0% 81,683 6,883 93.0% 94.0%
1,111 10.7% 2,060

FY 2014 Actual
89.0%
12,857
99.0% 5,873 83,560,750 99.0% 81,453 6,076 95.0% 92.0%
1,295 9.6% 1,169

FY 2015 Actual
94.0%
14,319
100.0% 5,174
85,390,754 98.4% 80,430 4,468 95.4% 93.3%
2,344 16.4% 1,583

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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 2014 Expenditures
$245,403,662 124,844,565 305,259,448 21,761,395
$697,269,070 $697,269,070

FY 2015 Expenditures
$245,250,157 131,927,685 312,211,532 24,137,013
$713,526,387 $713,526,387

FY 2016 Current Budget
$258,637,214 138,000,000 321,470,348 37,512,775
$755,620,337 $755,620,337

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$258,637,214

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$258,678,117

138,000,000

138,000,000

321,470,348

358,033,688

37,512,775

37,512,775

$755,620,337

$792,224,580

$755,620,337

$792,224,580

335,516,763 1,070,500 145,507
$336,732,770 305,084,448 55,451,852
$360,536,300

341,587,574 4,315,475 75,853
$345,978,902 312,053,998 55,493,487
$367,547,485

364,941,816 13,695,660 160,000
$378,797,476 321,295,348 55,527,513
$376,822,861

364,941,816 13,695,660 160,000
$378,797,476 321,295,348 55,527,513
$376,822,861

364,941,816 13,695,660 160,000
$378,797,476 357,858,688 55,568,416
$413,427,104

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Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Lottery Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds Child Care and Development Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Recovery Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL RECOVERY FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Child Care Services State General Funds CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds Child Care and Development Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized 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 2016 Current Budget
$55,527,513 321,295,348 $376,822,861
97,618,088 125,696,047 141,627,681 $364,941,816
13,695,660 $13,695,660
160,000 $160,000 $755,620,337
FY 2016 Current Budget
$55,527,513 97,618,088
102,013,932 3,452,681 25,000
$258,637,214
$138,000,000 $138,000,000
$321,295,348 175,000
$321,470,348
$23,682,115 13,695,660 135,000
$37,512,775

Changes $40,903
36,563,340 $36,604,243
0 0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $36,604,243

FY 2017 Recommendation
$55,568,416 357,858,688 $413,427,104
97,618,088 125,696,047 141,627,681 $364,941,816
13,695,660 $13,695,660
160,000 $160,000 $792,224,580

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$40,903 0 0 0 0
$40,903

$55,568,416 97,618,088
102,013,932 3,452,681 25,000
$258,678,117

$0

$138,000,000

$0

$138,000,000

$36,563,340 0
$36,563,340

$357,858,688 175,000
$358,033,688

$0

$23,682,115

0

13,695,660

0

135,000

$0

$37,512,775

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Department of Economic Development
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Georgia Department of Economic Development DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibEciloitnieosm,aincdDOevreglaonpizmaetinotn (GDEcD) is the state's sales and marketing arm, the lead agency for attracting new business investment, encouraging the expansion of existing industry and small businesses, aligning workforce education and training with in-demand jobs, locating new markets for Georgia products, attracting tourists to Georgia, and promoting the state as a designation for arts and a location for film, music, and digital entertainment projects, as well as planning and mobilizing state resources for economic development.
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.

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International Relations

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International Trade

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Finance

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Information Technology

Human Resources

Fleet Management

Mail Services

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Department of Economic Development
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
The Innovation and Technology Office (ITO) is aimed at attracting high technology, biotech companies and industries to locate and grow in Georgia. The office works with communities, companies, and institutions all over the state to identify and cultivate exceptional talent critical to keeping Georgia on the leading edge of research, product development, and groundbreaking advances in science and technology.
The 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
Effective July 1, 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 Development Board (SWDB), 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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FY 2017 Program Budgets

FY 2017 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2016 Current Budget
$30,822,634 $30,822,634
74,021,318 $74,021,318 $104,843,952

Changes $229,033 $229,033 0 $0 $229,033

FY 2017 Recommendation
$31,051,667 $31,051,667
74,021,318 $74,021,318 $105,072,985

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
5. Reflect an adjustment in payroll shared services billings.
Total Change

$100,795
3,775 4,637
33,206 597
$143,010

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment in payroll shared services billings.
Total Change

$21,543
807 106 $22,456

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$13,002
487 $13,489

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Georgia Council for the Arts - Special Project Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to institute a statewide 'Grassroots' arts program, with the goal
to increase the arts participation and support throughout the state with grants no larger than $5,000. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

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; and 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, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

3. Reflect an adjustment in payroll shared services billings.

4. Increase funds for 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. Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2016. 2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment in payroll shared services billings.
Total Change
Other Changes 4. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.
Total Change

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$0 $0
$179,993 6,741 1,159
200,000 $387,893
$0 $0
$19,031 713 105
$19,849 Yes $0
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FY 2017 Program Budgets
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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016. 2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 3. Reflect an adjustment in payroll shared services billings. 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; and work with communities to develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state. Recommended Change: State General Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016. 2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 3. Reflect an adjustment in payroll shared services billings. 4. Eliminate one-time funds for the National Infantry Museum. 5. Reduce funds for the Georgia Civil War Heritage Trails. 6. Eliminate one-time funds for signage and marketing of the "Vietnam Moving Wall" at the Walk of Heroes. Total Change Other Changes 7. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. Total Change

$24,058 901 105
$25,064
$130,928 4,904 1,440
(500,000) (10,000) (10,000)
($382,728) Yes $0

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Department of Economic Development
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Departmental Administration 1. Agency turnover rate
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. Number of Georgia Council for the Arts grant
awards
Global Commerce 1. Amount of new direct capital investment into
the state (in millions) 2. Number of brokered international
transactions 3. Number of active projects initiated
4. Number of companies assisted
5. Percentage of active projects resulting in retention, relocation or expansion
Innovation and Technology 1. Amount of new direct capital investment into
the state (in millions) 2. 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 2012 Actual
18.0%
$880 333
585,428 $231,704,930

FY 2013 Actual
18.0%
$934 142
555,243 $274,800,000

FY 2014 Actual
14.0%
$1,400 158
1,077,718 $358,980,880

110

122

85

$4,590
311
373 1,111 33.0%

$5,850
413
592 1,047 28.0%

$4,924
373
489 873 26.0%

$1,391 30
10,847,149 1,449,302
531,532,531

$225 30
14,390,683 1,646,000
483,398,524

$135 35
13,968,533 1,969,769
509,800,253

FY 2015 Actual
10.6%
$1,700 248
1,188,371 $504,402,595
72
$4,080 388 372 724
35.0%
$677 64
13,132,123 3,940,393
530,029,568

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Department of Economic Development
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2014 Expenditures
$4,051,720
905,690
1,768,429
0

FY 2015 Expenditures
$4,275,965
922,533
1,388,789
0

FY 2016 Current Budget
$4,478,642
1,096,969
1,262,760
300,000

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$4,478,642

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$4,621,652

1,096,969

1,119,425

1,262,760

1,276,249

300,000

300,000

13,355,876 0

13,092,664 157,677,354

10,881,240 73,361,918

10,881,240 73,361,918

11,269,133 73,361,918

10,443,918 912,001

9,156,653 933,108

1,522,960 951,926

1,522,960 951,926

1,542,809 976,990

9,467,783 $40,905,417 $40,905,417

9,552,551 $196,999,617 $196,999,617

10,987,537 $104,843,952 $104,843,952

10,987,537 $104,843,952 $104,843,952

10,604,809 $105,072,985 $105,072,985

1,515,576 3,018,610 $4,534,186 33,268,985 3,102,246 $36,371,231

158,234,864 3,197,870
$161,432,734 33,766,955 1,799,928
$35,566,883

74,021,318 0
$74,021,318 30,822,634 0
$30,822,634

74,021,318 0
$74,021,318 30,822,634 0
$30,822,634

74,021,318 0
$74,021,318 31,051,667 0
$31,051,667

The Governor's Office of Workforce Development was transferred to the Department of Economic Development effective July 1, 2014. FY 2014 expenditure information can be found 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 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
Georgia Council for the Arts - Special Project State General Funds 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 TOTAL FUNDS
Small and Minority Business Development State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Tourism State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2016 Current Budget
$30,822,634 $30,822,634
74,021,318 $74,021,318 $104,843,952
FY 2016 Current Budget
$4,478,642 $4,478,642
$1,096,969 $1,096,969
$603,360 659,400
$1,262,760
$300,000 $300,000
$10,881,240 $10,881,240
$73,361,918 $73,361,918
$1,522,960 $1,522,960
$951,926 $951,926
$10,987,537 $10,987,537

Changes $229,033 $229,033 0 $0 $229,033

FY 2017 Recommendation
$31,051,667 $31,051,667
74,021,318 $74,021,318 $105,072,985

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$143,010 $143,010

$4,621,652 $4,621,652

$22,456 $22,456

$1,119,425 $1,119,425

$13,489 0
$13,489

$616,849 659,400
$1,276,249

$0

$300,000

$0

$300,000

$387,893 $387,893

$11,269,133 $11,269,133

$0

$73,361,918

$0

$73,361,918

$19,849 $19,849

$1,542,809 $1,542,809

$25,064 $25,064

$976,990 $976,990

($382,728) ($382,728)

$10,604,809 $10,604,809

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Department of Education
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The State Board of Education establishes policies that DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibEdiliuticeast,ioanndOrganization the Georgia Department of Education administers under the direction of the State Superintendent of Schools 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 200 state funded local education agencies in the state (180 school systems and 20 state commission charter schools) operating more than 2,264 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 Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) 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 20122013 school year.
The GSE 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 GSE 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 mastered the skills outlined in the state-adopted content standards in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Students in grades 3 through 8 will complete an end-of-grade assessment in each content area, while high school students will complete 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 disabled preschool children, tuition for the multi-disability students, and funding for the Georgia

State Board of Education
State Superintendent of Schools Chief of Staff

State Charter Schools Commission

Special Projects

Finance and Business Operations

State Operated Schools

Communications

Career, Technology and
Agricultural Education

School Improvement

Curriculum and
Instruction

Assessment and
Accountability

Legal Services

Technology Services

External Affairs and
Policy

Special Education

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Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) through grants totaling $95.2 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 with the Georgia Standards of Excellence in the core content areas, foreign language, business electives and Advanced Placement. State funding has successfully supported over 26,000 course enrollments for the 2014-2015 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 measures 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, including 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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FY 2017 Program Budgets

FY 2017 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 2016 Current Budget
$8,502,129,564 $8,502,129,564
19,630 1,982,945,127 $1,982,964,757
74,758,193 $74,758,193
46,429,171 $46,429,171 $10,606,281,685

Changes $415,979,478
$415,979,478 0 0
$0 0
$0 0
$0 $415,979,478

FY 2017 Recommendation
$8,918,109,042 $8,918,109,042
19,630 1,982,945,127 $1,982,964,757
74,758,193 $74,758,193
46,429,171 $46,429,171 $11,022,261,163

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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

$11,098
391 (742)
192 $10,939

Audio-Video Technology and Film Grants Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for grants for film and audio-video equipment
to local school systems. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for film and audio-video equipment grants to middle and high schools.
Total Change

$2,500,000 $2,500,000

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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

$199,938
7,558 (14,334)
11,052 $204,214

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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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 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
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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016. 2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016. 2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 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 computer science specialist position. Total Change
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$99,446 3,220
(6,089) 5,786
$102,363
$13,181 215
(408) 561
$13,549
$0 $0
$86,323 2,671
(5,071) 3,414
133,400 $220,737
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FY 2017 Program Budgets
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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016. 2. Increase funds for enrollment growth. 3. Increase funds for personal services and operating expenses for the program manager position to provide state level support. 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016. Total Change
Information Technology Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage enterprise technology for the department, provide
internet access to local school systems, support data collection and reporting needs, and support technology programs that assist local school systems. Recommended Change: 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016. 2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 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 support the information technology applications utilized by local school systems. Total Change

$0 $0
$1,560,837 72,462 46,724
$1,680,023
$92,109 $92,109
$324,417 10,947
(20,761) 12,130
2,838,315 $3,165,048

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FY 2017 Program Budgets
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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Increase funds for Residential Treatment Facilities based on attendance. 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016. 2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 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
Preschool Disabilities Services 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:
State General Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2016. 2. Increase funds for enrollment growth and training and experience.
Total Change Other Changes 3. Reflect a change in the program name.
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 Equalization grants. Total Change

$118,101 1,407,368 $1,525,469
$9,924 391
(742) 365
$9,938
$816,173 1,435,782 $2,251,955
Yes $0
$503,108 $503,108

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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 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.
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 School supplement.
6. Increase funds for charter system grants.
7. Increase funds for the Special Needs Scholarship.
8. Transfer funds for the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia for noncertificated managers and supervisors ($5,558,750) from the State Interagency Transfers program and increase funds to meet projected expenditures ($838,723).
9. Transfer funds for special education in state institutions from the State Interagency Transfers program.
Total Change

Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs)

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. No change. Total Change

School Improvement

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.

($39,490,446) ($39,490,446)
$300,000,000 124,057,498 307,704 220,798 10,528,792 2,999,129 2,613,136 6,397,473 2,539,213
$449,663,743
$0 $0
$179,157

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2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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 training, 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:
State General Funds 1. Transfer funds for special education in state institutions to the Quality Basic Education Program.
2. Transfer funds for the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia for noncertificated managers and supervisors to the Quality Basic Education Program. Total Change
Other Changes 3. Transfer funds for vocational education at the Technical College System of Georgia to the Technology/
Career Education program. (Total Funds: ($22,847,100)) Total Change

State Schools Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare sensory-impaired and multi-disabled students to
become productive citizens by providing a learning environment addressing their academic, vocational, and social development. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Increase funds for training and experience.
5. Increase funds for differentiated pay for newly certified math and science teachers.
Total Change

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5,146 (9,760)
747 406,330 $581,620
$0 $0
($2,539,213) (5,558,750)
($8,097,963) Yes $0
$680,839 38,050
(72,168) 203,402
12,878 $863,001
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Department of Education
FY 2017 Program Budgets
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:
State General Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2016. 2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 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 vocational industry certification.
Total Change Other Changes 6. Transfer funds from the State Interagency Transfers program for vocational education at the Technical
College System of Georgia. (Total Funds: $22,847,100) Total Change
Testing Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the statewide student assessment program and
provide related testing instruments and training to local schools. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 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
Tuition for Multiple Disability Students 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 multidisabled student. Recommended Change: Other Changes 1. Reflect a change in the program name. 2. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. Total Change

$41,376 1,368
(2,595) 2,239
74,051 $116,439
Yes $0
$62,793 2,085
(3,954) 2,708
$63,632
Yes Yes $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. 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
Quality Basic Education Program 1. Number of FTEs (i.e., students)
2. Statewide high school graduation rate (cohort method)

FY 2012 Actual
34,158 289
95.0%
110 24
58,611 14
14,539 82.5% 26.1%
591
17,875
126 13,578 87.0%
3 96.3%
821 $4,573.00
1,656,992 69.7%

FY 2013 Actual
35,563 284
95.0%
108 66
63,389 16
10,092 86.9% 26.1%
542
19,235
132 16,538 87.0%
3 89.2%
748 $5,122.00
1,679,589 71.8%

FY 2014 Actual
35,804 287
96.0%
116 54
69,804 19
10,225 81.6% 25.6%
1,194
23,781
144 21,695 86.4%
3 96.7%
741 $5,807.00
1,700,688 72.6%

FY 2015 Actual
38,894 289
98.0%
119 38
75,247 28
10,580 89.5% 22.8%
363
27,078
147 24,147
N/A
15 99.4%
781 $6,504.00
1,723,663 N/A

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Performance Measures

3. Statewide high school dropout rate
4. Number of students served by the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship
5. Average number of buses operated daily
6. Average number of students transported daily
7. Number of school nurses and school nurse assistants
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 Charter School Commission Administration 1. Number of new charter schools authorized
2. Number of state charter schools closed by the State Charter Schools Commission due to poor academic and/or financial performance
3. Number of charter schools outperforming comparison school districts based on the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) and value-added impact scores
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 Georgia Milestones tests
administered 2. Number of students taking AP exams
3. Percentage of students statewide who obtained a score of three (3) or higher on advanced placement exams

FY 2012 Actual
2.8% 2,965 15,019 1,034,828 1,668
27,978
88,372 27,978
N/A N/A
N/A
202 127 121
534,417 227
87.2%
N/A 69,495 56.0%

* The new Georgia Milestones test was implemented in FY 2015.

FY 2013 Actual
2.6% 3,229 14,932 1,037,493 1,628
23,067
54,161 60,007
0 0
5
183 118 110
559,943 252
88.4%
N/A 74,293 55.0%

FY 2014 Actual
2.7% 3,371 14,844 1,031,676 1,813
24,081
60,978 76,306
2 2
5
184 115 117
572,083 310
88.9%
N/A 80,356 54.0%

FY 2015 Actual
N/A 3,811 14,875 1,032,258 1,699
29,351
88,636 83,914
7 0
N/A
193 106 120
N/A N/A N/A
4,076,627* 89,936 55.0%

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Department of Education
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Agricultural Education
Audio-Video Technology and Film Grants
Business and Finance Administration
Central Office
Charter Schools
Communities in Schools
Curriculum Development
Federal Programs
Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS)
Georgia Virtual School
Governor's Honors Program
Information Technology Services
Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants
Nutrition
Preschool Disabilities Services
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 Multiple Disability Students
SUBTOTAL
Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds
Federal Recovery Funds

FY 2014 Expenditures
$8,893,562
0

FY 2015 Expenditures
$10,004,319
0

FY 2016 Current Budget
$10,654,800
0

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$10,654,800

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$10,665,739

0

2,500,000

29,582,539

29,146,691

29,957,040

29,957,040

30,161,254

11,335,601 5,918,089 933,100 5,778,576
1,311,023,634 72,826,883

12,890,910 9,589,582 1,033,100 5,606,057
1,195,159,569 73,589,284

28,661,999 2,299,970 1,053,100 7,347,487
1,233,382,964 70,406,538

28,661,999 2,299,970 1,053,100 7,347,487
1,233,382,964 70,406,538

28,764,362 2,313,519 1,053,100 7,568,224
1,233,382,964 72,086,561

9,169,347 575,977
22,558,011

8,584,118 0
31,528,222

8,832,577 0
26,970,412

8,832,577 0
26,970,412

8,924,686 0
30,135,460

7,048,443

10,825,216

10,683,086

10,683,086

12,208,555

676,207,339 29,176,324
475,324,163

715,963,208 30,051,758
479,385,099

737,163,017 31,446,339
498,225,928

737,163,017 31,446,339
498,225,928

737,172,955 33,698,294
498,729,036

(1,699,496,346) (1,673,965,532) (1,664,572,225) (1,664,572,225)

(1,704,062,671)

8,520,795,694

9,002,234,402

9,393,786,908

9,393,786,908

9,843,450,651

8,425,689

9,941,161

10,223,960

10,223,960

10,223,960

10,831,269 2,511,277

9,279,335 3,057,368

18,024,820 3,229,392

18,024,820 3,229,392

18,606,440 3,229,392

26,076,942 26,966,096 38,486,493 30,790,692
1,551,946

26,791,222 27,207,736 43,610,556 40,049,017
1,498,157

30,945,063 28,269,036 41,729,221 46,008,307
1,551,946

30,945,063 28,269,036 41,729,221 46,008,307
1,551,946

0 29,132,037 64,692,760 46,071,939
1,551,946

$9,633,291,340 $10,103,060,555 $10,606,281,685 $10,606,281,685 $11,022,261,163 $9,633,291,340 $10,103,060,555 $10,606,281,685 $10,606,281,685 $11,022,261,163

1,874,246,969 173,862,630

1,923,156,070 51,656,073

1,982,964,757 74,758,193

1,982,964,757 74,758,193

1,982,964,757 74,758,193

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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 2014 Expenditures
43,471,032
$2,091,580,631
182,958,586
7,358,752,123
$7,541,710,709

FY 2015 Expenditures
54,463,423
$2,029,275,566
0
8,073,784,989
$8,073,784,989

FY 2016 Current Budget
46,429,171
$2,104,152,121
0
8,502,129,564
$8,502,129,564

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
46,429,171

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
46,429,171

$2,104,152,121 $2,104,152,121

0

0

8,502,129,564

8,918,109,042

$8,502,129,564 $8,918,109,042

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 2015 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
Audio-Video Technology and Film Grants State General 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

FY 2016 Current Budget
$8,502,129,564 $8,502,129,564
19,630 1,982,945,127 $1,982,964,757
74,758,193 $74,758,193
46,429,171 $46,429,171 $10,606,281,685
FY 2016 Current Budget
$8,794,527 368,273
1,492,000 $10,654,800
$0 $0
$7,479,770 134,330
22,342,940 $29,957,040
$4,048,477 24,369,593
243,929 $28,661,999
$2,146,548 153,422
$2,299,970
$1,053,100 $1,053,100
$3,523,280 3,393,490 430,717
$7,347,487
$1,159,955,395 73,387,612 39,957
$1,233,382,964

Changes $415,979,478
$415,979,478 0 0
$0 0
$0 0
$0 $415,979,478

FY 2017 Recommendation
$8,918,109,042 $8,918,109,042
19,630 1,982,945,127 $1,982,964,757
74,758,193 $74,758,193
46,429,171 $46,429,171 $11,022,261,163

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$10,939 0 0
$10,939

$8,805,466 368,273
1,492,000 $10,665,739

$2,500,000 $2,500,000

$2,500,000 $2,500,000

$204,214 0 0
$204,214

$7,683,984 134,330
22,342,940 $30,161,254

$102,363 0 0
$102,363

$4,150,840 24,369,593
243,929 $28,764,362

$13,549 0
$13,549

$2,160,097 153,422
$2,313,519

$0

$1,053,100

$0

$1,053,100

$220,737 0 0
$220,737

$3,744,017 3,393,490 430,717
$7,568,224

$0

$1,159,955,395

0

73,387,612

0

39,957

$0

$1,233,382,964

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Department of Education
Program Budget Financial Summary

Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Georgia Virtual School State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
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 Disabilities Services 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

FY 2016 Current Budget
$62,246,538 8,160,000
$70,406,538
$3,232,540 5,600,037
$8,832,577
$18,393,696 1,371,954 7,204,762
$26,970,412
$10,683,086 $10,683,086
$22,862,765 714,191,428
108,824 $737,163,017
$31,446,339 $31,446,339
$498,225,928 $498,225,928
($1,664,572,225) ($1,664,572,225)
$9,393,786,908 $9,393,786,908
$10,223,960 $10,223,960
$8,797,519 7,990,493 1,236,808
$18,024,820
$3,229,392 $3,229,392
$8,097,963 22,847,100

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$1,680,023 0
$1,680,023
$92,109 0
$92,109
$3,165,048 0 0
$3,165,048
$1,525,469 $1,525,469
$9,938 0 0
$9,938
$2,251,955 $2,251,955
$503,108 $503,108
($39,490,446) ($39,490,446)
$449,663,743 $449,663,743
$0 $0
$581,620 0 0
$581,620
$0 $0
($8,097,963) (22,847,100)

$63,926,561 8,160,000
$72,086,561
$3,324,649 5,600,037
$8,924,686
$21,558,744 1,371,954 7,204,762
$30,135,460
$12,208,555 $12,208,555
$22,872,703 714,191,428
108,824 $737,172,955
$33,698,294 $33,698,294
$498,729,036 $498,729,036
($1,704,062,671) ($1,704,062,671)
$9,843,450,651 $9,843,450,651
$10,223,960 $10,223,960
$9,379,139 7,990,493 1,236,808
$18,606,440
$3,229,392 $3,229,392
$0 0

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Department of Education
Program Budget Financial Summary

TOTAL FUNDS State Schools
State General Funds 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 Federal Recovery Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS Tuition for Multiple Disability Students State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2016 Current Budget
$30,945,063
$26,447,967 19,630
843,850 957,589 $28,269,036
$17,002,426 19,947,771 4,779,024
$41,729,221
$26,656,506 19,218,028 133,773
$46,008,307
$1,551,946 $1,551,946

Changes ($30,945,063)

FY 2017 Recommendation
$0

$863,001 0 0 0
$863,001

$27,310,968 19,630
843,850 957,589 $29,132,037

$116,439 22,847,100
0 $22,963,539

$17,118,865 42,794,871 4,779,024
$64,692,760

$63,632 0 0
$63,632

$26,720,138 19,218,028 133,773
$46,071,939

$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 (ERS)
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

Board of Trustees

Executive Director

Chief Operating Officer

Executive Support

Deputy Director

Investment Services Division

Accounting Division

Information Technology
Division

Peach State Reserves

Quality Assurance

Member Services Division

Office Administration

Financial Management
Division

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Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

participate in Social Security. Both plans are placed under the administration of the ERS Board of Trustees.
GEORGIA JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM (GJRS)
This system is for members and retirees of the Superior Court Judges Retirement System, the District Attorneys' Retirement System, and the Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund, as well as certain employees of the Attorney General and Legislative Counsel. The GJRS Board of Trustees consists of the seven ERS trustees plus three additional members appointed by the Governor who serve in one of the following positions: state court judge, superior court judge, state court solicitor-general, juvenile court judge, or district attorney. These appointments are for 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 2017 Program Budgets

FY 2017 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2016 Current Budget
$30,579,930 $30,579,930
25,165,818 $25,165,818 $55,745,748

Changes ($2,274,655)
($2,274,655) 172,000
$172,000 ($2,102,655)

FY 2017 Recommendation
$28,305,275 $28,305,275
25,337,818 $25,337,818 $53,643,093

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 for contractual services. (Total Funds: $400,000)

Yes

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 actuarially determined employer contribution in accordance with the most recent actuarial report. Total Change

$28,345 $28,345

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. Reduce funds for the actuarially determined employer contribution in accordance with the most recent actuarial report. Total Change

($2,303,000) ($2,303,000)

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:

Other Changes

1. Eliminate one-time other funds used in FY 2016 for a network update project. (Total Funds: ($240,000))

Yes

2. Increase other funds for contractual services. (Total Funds: $12,000)

Yes

Total Change

$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
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
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
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 active enrollees in the ERS Plan as of June 30th

FY 2012 Actual
47,320 $987
$58.00
660 $678,000
90.0%
15,106 $54
98.0%
42,053
99.5% 63,963

FY 2013 Actual
51,527 $1,054 $61.00
739 $772,000
89.0%
15,742 $55
97.0%
44,546
99.7% 61,554

FY 2014 Actual
56,580 $1,208 $57.00
795 $841,000
92.0%
16,434 $56
98.0%
45,819
99.6% 60,490

FY 2015 Actual
59,552 $1,204 $59.00
844 $896,000
89.0%
16,994 $57
98.0%
47,180
99.5% 60,419

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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 2014 Expenditures
$3,512,483
1,891,720
27,160,000

FY 2015 Expenditures
$3,819,786
1,893,369
28,461,000

FY 2016 Current Budget
$4,456,129
1,989,530
28,580,000

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$4,856,129

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$4,856,129

2,017,875

2,017,875

26,277,000

26,277,000

17,265,486 $49,829,689 $49,829,689

18,437,169 $52,611,324 $52,611,324

20,720,089 $55,745,748 $55,745,748

20,492,089 $53,643,093 $53,643,093

20,492,089 $53,643,093 $53,643,093

20,777,969 $20,777,969
29,051,720 $29,051,720

22,241,555 $22,241,555
30,369,769 $30,369,769

25,165,818 $25,165,818
30,579,930 $30,579,930

25,337,818 $25,337,818
28,305,275 $28,305,275

25,337,818 $25,337,818
28,305,275 $28,305,275

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Employees' Retirement System of Georgia

Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Deferred Compensation Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Georgia Military Pension Fund State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Public School Employees Retirement System State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
System Administration State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2016 Current Budget
$30,579,930 $30,579,930
25,165,818 $25,165,818 $55,745,748
FY 2016 Current Budget
$4,456,129 $4,456,129
$1,989,530 $1,989,530
$28,580,000 $28,580,000
$10,400 20,709,689 $20,720,089

Changes ($2,274,655)
($2,274,655) 172,000
$172,000 ($2,102,655)

FY 2017 Recommendation
$28,305,275 $28,305,275
25,337,818 $25,337,818 $53,643,093

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$400,000 $400,000

$4,856,129 $4,856,129

$28,345 $28,345

$2,017,875 $2,017,875

($2,303,000) ($2,303,000)

$26,277,000 $26,277,000

$0 (228,000) ($228,000)

$10,400 20,481,689 $20,492,089

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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 in assets and comprises 75% of all land in the State. The Commission has four 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 subprogram. 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. 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 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 subprogram, 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 sustainable urban and community forests and to provide

Georgia Forestry Commission
Director

Fire Prevention and Communications

Field Operations

Forest Management

Marketing and Utilization

Tree Seedling Nursery

Administration

Human Resources

Forest Protection

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Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

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. 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 policymakers through its Forestry Inventory and Analysis subprogram.
TREE SEEDLING NURSERY
Reforestation efforts are accomplished through the Commission's Tree Seedling Nursery program. The goal of this program is to produce, sell, and distribute high quality forest tree seedlings to the residents of Georgia.
The Arrowhead Seed Orchard and the Flint River Nursery serve as the program's main locations. The Arrowhead Seed Orchard is the site for seed collection, as well as the location for the tree improvement program. At Arrowhead, program staff collect and process over seven tons of seeds per year. The seeds are sold to private nurseries or are shipped to the Flint River Nursery to be planted. The tree improvement program produces unique varieties of loblolly and slash pine trees, which are designated to thrive in Georgia's environment. At the Flint River Nursery, the program produces and sells forest tree seedlings. The nursery typically grows, lifts, and packs between 12 million and 15 million seedlings per year. The Tree Seedling Nursery program serves between two thousand and four thousand customers and helps to reforest between 20,000 and 30,000 acres annually.
AUTHORITY
Title 12-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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FY 2017 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 2017 Program Budgets

FY 2016 Current Budget
$35,311,295 $35,311,295
5,982,769 $5,982,769
7,152,187 $7,152,187 $48,446,251

Changes $939,946 $939,946 0 $0 0 $0 $939,946

FY 2017 Recommendation
$36,251,241 $36,251,241
5,982,769 $5,982,769
7,152,187 $7,152,187 $49,386,197

Commission Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer workforce needs, handle purchasing, accounts
receivable and payable, meet information technology needs, and provide oversight that emphasizes customer values and process innovation. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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 two Geographic Information System (GIS) positions and associated funds from the Forest Management ($84,328) and Forest Protection ($77,411) programs. Total Change

$71,103 1,688 6,142 6,827
161,739 $247,499

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 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, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Transfer one GIS position and the associated funds to the Commission Administration program.

Total Change

$69,437
1,649 2,640
(84,328) ($10,602)

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Georgia Forestry Commission
FY 2017 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, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Transfer one GIS position and the associated funds to the Commission Administration program.

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

$719,369 17,079 44,012
(77,411) $703,049
$0 $0

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Georgia Forestry Commission
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Commission Administration 1. 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
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 firefighter
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 2012 Actual
$9,216,489
715 824,494

FY 2013 Actual
$9,278,954
1,395 766,847

27,163 33
714,153
66,225 $4,179,190

19,718 30
710,390
65,873 $11,938,534

$814,102
10,477,739 70.9%

$922,089
12,263,219 90.8%

FY 2014 Actual
$6,657,171
1,516 537,065
17,164 26
797,207 66,758
$4,281,106
$833,154 9,388,192
71.9%

FY 2015 Actual
$9,306,162
1,689 443,377
14,510 27
754,344 66,758
$5,697,232
$956,454 11,829,958
91.8%

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

Georgia Forestry Commission
Department Financial Summary

FY 2014 Expenditures
$3,440,816 7,122,100
32,381,568 1,227,022
$44,171,506 $44,171,506

FY 2015 Expenditures
$3,683,160 10,301,620 35,242,389
1,202,326 $50,429,495 $50,429,495

FY 2016 Current Budget
$3,709,226 7,555,134
35,974,811 1,207,080
$48,446,251 $48,446,251

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$3,870,965

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$3,956,725

7,470,806

7,544,532

35,897,400

36,677,860

1,207,080

1,207,080

$48,446,251

$49,386,197

$48,446,251

$49,386,197

6,657,170 7,123,937 $13,781,107 30,390,399 $30,390,399

9,306,161 8,166,188 $17,472,349 32,957,146 $32,957,146

5,982,769 7,152,187 $13,134,956 35,311,295 $35,311,295

5,982,769 7,152,187 $13,134,956 35,311,295 $35,311,295

5,982,769 7,152,187 $13,134,956 36,251,241 $36,251,241

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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 2016 Current Budget
$35,311,295 $35,311,295
5,982,769 $5,982,769
7,152,187 $7,152,187 $48,446,251
FY 2016 Current Budget
$3,477,646 48,800
182,780 $3,709,226
$2,861,831 3,553,571 1,139,732
$7,555,134
$28,971,818 2,246,681 4,756,312
$35,974,811
$133,717 1,073,363 $1,207,080

Changes $939,946 $939,946 0 $0 0 $0 $939,946

FY 2017 Recommendation
$36,251,241 $36,251,241
5,982,769 $5,982,769
7,152,187 $7,152,187 $49,386,197

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$247,499 0 0
$247,499

$3,725,145 48,800
182,780 $3,956,725

($10,602) 0 0
($10,602)

$2,851,229 3,553,571 1,139,732
$7,544,532

$703,049 0 0
$703,049

$29,674,867 2,246,681 4,756,312
$36,677,860

$0

$133,717

0

1,073,363

$0

$1,207,080

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Office of the Governor
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Governor is the Chief Executive Officer of state ORoffliecse,RoefsthpeonGsoibvielirtnieosr,andOrganization government. Constitutionally, he is charged with executing the laws of the state and conserving the peace as Commander-in-Chief of the Georgia National Guard. The Governor is also charged statutorily with a number of responsibilities, including the economic and fiscal management of state government. To accomplish these duties, the Governor must meet and work with citizens of Georgia, officials of local governments, members of the General Assembly, state agency heads, and federal officials.
The Office of Planning and Budget (OPB) assists the Governor in the development of a policy driven state budget and manages the fiscal affairs of the state through budget amendments and allotments. OPB assists state agencies in the development of their strategic plans and ensures compatibility with the State Strategic Plan, and performs financial and personnel functions for the Office of the Governor and attached agencies. OPB also monitors agency performance and conducts management studies and other evaluations of state government operations.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
Several agencies are attached to the Office of the Governor for administrative purposes. This reduces administrative costs through consolidation of the administrative support functions. These agencies operate autonomously; however, their funding is received through the larger agency.

The Professional Standards Commission and the Governor's Office of Student Achievement are two administratively attached agencies that work toward the goal of an educated Georgia. The Professional Standards Commission is responsible for establishing and administering rules and standards for the preparation, certification, and conduct of Georgia educators.
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.
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

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 Office of the State Inspector General Office of Student Achievement Georgia Professional Standards Commission Governor's Office for Children and Families

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Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

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 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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FY 2017 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 2017 Program Budgets
FY 2016 Current Budget
$58,303,356 $58,303,356
30,120,112 $30,120,112
908,356 $908,356 $89,331,824

Changes ($140,945) ($140,945) 0 $0 0 $0 ($140,945)

FY 2017 Recommendation
$58,162,411 $58,162,411
30,120,112 $30,120,112
908,356 $908,356 $89,190,879

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

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

$148,647 9,304
(13,680) $144,271

Governor's Office of Planning and Budget Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and services by
leading and assisting in the evaluation, development, and implementation of budgets, plans, programs, and policies. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
5. Reflect an adjustment in payroll shared services billings.
Total Change

$167,611
7,437 14,144
(17,038) 6,543
$178,697

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FY 2017 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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. Transfer funds for supporting Georgia's children and families to the Office of Children and Families program in the Department of Public Health. 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

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

Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as
amended, and the Fair Housing Act, which makes it unlawful to discriminate against any individual. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change

$22,517 1,409
(1,127) $22,799
($824,505) ($824,505)
$39,162 1,025
(2,299) $37,888
$15,932 (463)
(22,100) ($6,631)

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Office of the Governor
FY 2017 Program Budgets
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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016. 2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. Total Change
Student Achievement, Governor's Office of Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability, evaluation, and reporting
efforts, establishment of standards on state assessments, the preparation and release of the state's education report card and scoreboard, and education research to inform policy and budget efforts. Recommended Change: 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016. 2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change

$167,199 5,971
(7,587) $165,583
$16,799 683 176
$17,658
$116,178 3,785 3,332
$123,295

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Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Governor's Emergency Fund 1. Percentage of GEF used for disaster relief
2. Percentage of GEF used for contingencies designated to a specific agency
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)
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
Office of the State Inspector General 1. Number of complaints received
2. Number of probable cause complaints resulting in an investigation
3. Number of cases concluded with action
4. Value of fraud referred for prosecution
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 elementary and middle schools flagged for testing irregularities

FY 2012 Actual
16.1% 73.9%
60 822 6.4 632 4.9
265
100.0% 159
9
40,572 286,932
1,354 11.0%
87.0%
202 78 7
$4,638,950
197 1,834
188

FY 2013 Actual
0.1% 99.9%
68 819 4.8 657 4.0
367
100.0% 157
7
38,877 284,388
1,234 22.0%
84.0%
134 20 8
$828,373
120 1,833
112

FY 2014 Actual
33.3% 66.7%
68 696 4.9 634 5.3
415
100.0% 159
10
87,758* 287,607
1,064 22.0%
86.0%
127 23 2
$6,246,393
112 1,825
121

FY 2015 Actual
0.0% 100.0%
66 754 5.9 612 5.1
649
100.0% 156
11
85,271 292,813
1,289 32.0%
90.0%
109 27 11
$498,963
102 1,811
104

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Office of the Governor
Performance Measures

4. Percentage of schools appearing on the "severe and moderate concern" lists after erasure analysis
5. Number of Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade Assessments monitored by the state

FY 2012 Actual
2.8%
N/A

FY 2013 Actual
1.6%
N/A

FY 2014 Actual
1.3%
N/A

FY 2015 Actual
1.6%
42

* 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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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 2014 Expenditures
$0 6,825,979 129,445,953 $136,271,932
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

FY 2015 Expenditures
$0
13,561,342
111,017,614

FY 2016 Current Budget
$11,062,041
6,604,848
8,568,626

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$11,062,041

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$11,062,041

6,604,848

6,749,119

8,568,626

8,747,323

$124,578,956

$26,235,515

$26,235,515

$26,558,483

1,043,412 2,584,707 80,510,702
662,370 10,036,003
6,313,869 0
627,091 19,032,397 $120,810,551 $245,389,507
76,368,703 112,492,204
4,558,735 4,378,988 $197,798,630 47,590,877 $47,590,877

986,295 824,505 33,045,454 695,777 7,299,519
0 0 670,679 19,574,080 $63,096,309 $89,331,824
30,120,112 0
908,356 0
$31,028,468 58,303,356
$58,303,356

986,295 824,505 33,045,454 695,777 7,299,519
0 0 670,679 19,574,080 $63,096,309 $89,331,824
30,120,112 0
908,356 0
$31,028,468 58,303,356
$58,303,356

1,009,094 0
33,083,342 689,146
7,465,102 0 0
688,337 19,697,375 $62,632,396 $89,190,879
30,120,112 0
908,356 0
$31,028,468 58,162,411
$58,162,411

The Governor's Office of Workforce Development was transferred to the Department of Economic Development effective July 1, 2014. The Governor's Office of Consumer Protection was transferred to the Department of Law effective July 1, 2015.

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

FY 2016 Current Budget
$58,303,356 $58,303,356
30,120,112 $30,120,112
908,356 $908,356 $89,331,824
FY 2016 Current Budget
$11,062,041 $11,062,041
$6,504,848 100,000
$6,604,848
$8,568,626 $8,568,626
$981,295 5,000
$986,295
$824,505 $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
$670,679 $670,679
$19,574,080 $19,574,080

Changes ($140,945) ($140,945) 0 $0 0 $0 ($140,945)

FY 2017 Recommendation
$58,162,411 $58,162,411
30,120,112 $30,120,112
908,356 $908,356 $89,190,879

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$0

$11,062,041

$0

$11,062,041

$144,271 0
$144,271

$6,649,119 100,000
$6,749,119

$178,697 $178,697

$8,747,323 $8,747,323

$22,799 0
$22,799
($824,505) ($824,505)
$37,888 0 0
$37,888
($6,631) ($6,631)
$165,583 0 0
$165,583
$17,658 $17,658
$123,295 $123,295

$1,004,094 5,000
$1,009,094
$0 $0
$2,572,304 29,703,182
807,856 $33,083,342
$689,146 $689,146
$7,052,672 411,930 500
$7,465,102
$688,337 $688,337
$19,697,375 $19,697,375

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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

Governor

Attached for Administrative Purposes Only
Council on Aging Georgia Family Connection Partnership Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency

Board of Human Services Commissioner

Family and Children Services
Executive Assistant

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Inspector General

General Counsel

Deputy Commissioner

Deputy Commissioner

Financial Management

Legislative Affairs and
Communications

Human Resources

Executive Assistant

Aging Services

Facilities and Support Services

Child Support Services

Contracts/ Procurement

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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 2017 Program Budgets

FY 2017 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds 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 2016 Current Budget
$549,806,402 6,191,806
$555,998,208 209,161
16,735,414 77,298,870 56,629,642 75,870,369 52,776,023
7,649,069 359,672,148 482,313,844 $1,129,154,540
31,351,514 $31,351,514 $1,716,504,262

Changes $84,073,236 (6,191,806) $77,881,430 0 0 14,576,161 0 (9,105,177) 0 0 (36,579,478) 4,131,842
($26,976,652) 0
$0 $50,904,778

FY 2017 Recommendation
$633,879,638 0
$633,879,638 209,161
16,735,414 91,875,031 56,629,642 66,765,192 52,776,023
7,649,069 323,092,670 486,445,686 $1,102,177,888
31,351,514 $31,351,514 $1,767,409,040

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal Medicaid Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.55% to 67.89%. (Total Funds: $0) Total Change

$172,177 (2,967)
(90,868) (221,208) ($142,866)

After School Care Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the provision of after school care services and draw
down TANF maintenance of effort funds.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Child 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:
State General Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2016. 2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

$5,482 (153)

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3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change
Other Changes 4. Transfer the Maternal and Infant Early Childhood Home Visitation (MIECHV) grant to the Infant and
Child Essential Health Treatment Services program in the Department of Public Health for home visiting services. (Total Funds: ($1,089,366)) 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, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 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:
State General Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2016. 2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. 5. Provide funds for 175 additional child protective caseworkers. (Total Funds: $8,840,544) 6. Provide funds for 10 additional kinship navigators.

(3,757) $1,572
Yes $0
$0 $0
$144,222 (2,195)
(87,979) $54,048
$5,274,491 170,092
1,033,486 63,279
7,367,120 584,049

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Department of Human Services
FY 2017 Program Budgets
Total Change Other Changes 7. Transfer TANF funds from the Out-of-Home Care program to reflect projected expenditures. (Total
Funds: $49,339,792) 8. Reduce funds to align budget with the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (TANF)
notice of award. (Total Funds: ($36,579,478)) 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 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
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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Provide additional funds to cover adult protective services caseworkers added in FY 2015 and FY 2016. 5. Increase funds to cover the loss of federal revenues and operational costs. (Total Funds: $1,576,457) 6. Increase funds for an additional 11 adult protective services caseworkers.
Total Change

$14,492,517 Yes Yes $0
$0 $0
$155,358 (4,349)
(106,471) (6,021)
$38,517
$71,648 (2,005) (49,102) 266,497 1,626,457 760,532 $2,674,027

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FY 2017 Program Budgets
Elder Community Living Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgians who need nursing home level of care the
option of remaining in their own communities. Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2016. 2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal Medicaid Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.55%
to 67.89%. (Total Funds: $0) 5. Transfer the Community Care Services Program (CCSP) to the Medicaid Aged, Blind and Disabled
program in the Department of Community Health. (Total Funds: ($67,016,733)) 6. Increase funds for 1,000 Non-Medicaid Home and Community Based Service slots.
Total Change Tobacco Settlement Funds 7. Transfer the Community Care Services Program (CCSP) to the Medicaid Aged, Blind and Disabled
program in the Department of Community Health. (Total Funds: ($67,016,733)) 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016. 2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change
Energy Assistance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate
home energy needs. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

$305,694 (8,556)
(209,499) (570,699) (46,488,969) 2,055,000 ($44,917,029) ($6,191,806) ($6,191,806)
$15,601 (437)
(10,692) $4,472
$0 $0

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Department of Human Services
FY 2017 Program Budgets
Federal Eligibility Benefit Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to verify eligibility and provide support services for Medicaid,
Food Stamp, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Increase funds to hire 180 additional eligibility caseworkers and for operational costs to avoid further
federal penalties and sanctions. (Total Funds: $10,090,206) 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
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:
State General Funds 1. Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal Medicaid Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.55%
to 67.89%. (Total Funds: $0) 2. Increase funds for growth in Out-of-Home Care utilization. (Total Funds: $64,352,709) 3. Replace prior year Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds with state funds.
Total Change Other Changes 4. Transfer TANF funds to the Child Welfare Services program to reflect projected expenditures. (Total
Funds: ($49,339,792)) 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

$4,776,002 160,230
1,032,211 5,380,124 $11,348,567
$0 $0
($232,195) 51,482,167 49,339,792 $100,589,764
Yes $0
$0 $0

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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:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. Total Change
Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide cash assistance to needy families in compliance with
Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist needy Georgian families in achieving self-sufficiency by
obtaining and keeping employment as well as complying with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. Recommended Change: 1. Increase funds to provide the state match to implement the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment and Training Grant. (Total Funds: $5,100,000) 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. Total Change
Family Connection Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that
work to improve conditions for children and families. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

$7,043 (198)
(4,827) $2,018
$0 $0
$100,000 $100,000
$5,823 364
$6,187
$0 $0

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FY 2017 Program Budgets
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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. Total Change
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to help people with disabilities to become fully productive
members of society by achieving independence and meaningful employment. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Transfer savings from contractual services to the Vocational Rehabilitation program for additional
services for consumers. 5. Transfer 12 positions to the Vocational Rehabilitation program to align position functions. (Total Funds:
($742,823)) Total Change
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs
so that eligible Georgia citizens can obtain support. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and
packaging facilities in Bainbridge and Griffin. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

$3,903 244
(288) $3,859
$20,175 1,263
(1,488) (34,971) (158,221) ($173,242)
$0 $0
$0 $0

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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. Reduce funds based on projected expenditures. 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 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 12 positions from the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration
program to align position functions. (Total Funds: $742,823) 6. Transfer savings from contractual services from the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency:
Departmental Administration program for additional services for consumers. Total Change

($469,043) ($469,043)
$266,322 16,669
(19,642) 3,327
158,221 34,971
$459,868

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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 requests 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 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%
$761,625,128
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

FY 2015 Actual
762 28.3%
91.0%
23,395
62.3% 64.8% 402,951 89.6%
$759,854,202
147,819* 42,626 38,252 68.3%
20.8 38.9% 12,743 2,258,614
42,352 88.0% 89.3%
4.8%
14,145

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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
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 Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency:
Business Enterprise Program 1. Percentage increase in the number of blind
vendors 2. Amount collected in total sales
3. Number of vendors
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services
1. Percentage of disability benefit determinations found to be correct (Federal Standard: 97%)
2. Average number of days to determine claims (Federal Standard: 137 days)
3. Number of claims adjudicated

FY 2012 Actual
35,684 $9,083.00 $1,853.00
14,660 14,258
206
860,085 13,921 21.8% 24.2% 318 24.0%
3,471 87.0%
$5.00
1.0% $8,205,928
77
96.4% 115.7 144,807

FY 2013 Actual
34,005 $9,238.00 $1,884.00
14,505 14,106
340
911,760 13,559 26.3% 24.4% 279 28.0%
4,338 84.0%
$4.00
4.0% $7,804,903
69
97.1% 111.3 157,140

FY 2014 Actual
31,532 $9,031.00 $1,878.00
13,774 12,445
262
840,815 14,545 24.9% 24.2% 309 33.3%
3,597 89.9%
$4.00
3.0% $8,179,695
67
94.5% 114.0 153,519

FY 2015 Actual
29,727 $11,473.00
$1,863.00
18,455 20,215
227
850,628 17,011 59.9% 21.3% 320 21.3%
2,707 86.0%
$4.00**
1.0% $8,533,213
66
95.8% 117.5 143,933

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Performance Measures

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: Roosevelt Warm Springs Medical Hospital
1. Average daily cost per hospital patient (in state general funds)
2. Average daily hospital census
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)

FY 2012 Actual
113 $10,807,934
93.8%
$189.00 29.7
270 $91.00

* The Communication Center now operates 24 hours a day. ** FY 2015 value is an estimated amount.

FY 2013 Actual
92 $10,219,953
91.5%
$644.00 26.4
223 $53.00

FY 2014 Actual
74 $8,741,813
92.9%
$721.00 25.1
229 $114.00

FY 2015 Actual
57 $7,648,285
87.3%
$321.00 23.0
541 $82.00

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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 2014 Expenditures
$87,671,401 15,415,603 0 17,969,179 97,493,124
248,744,732 250,000
16,169,416 97,573,381 17,940,776 116,684,884 12,732,127 68,521,136 11,802,450 258,946,628 58,744,583 211,435,262 10,776,924
2,075,419 42,293,685 15,339,834 $1,408,580,544
210,420 9,748,646 2,672,102
4,754,046
60,837,099

FY 2015 Expenditures
$87,514,145
15,398,939
0

FY 2016 Current Budget
$91,198,734
15,500,000
15,864,628

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$91,198,734

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$91,277,076

15,500,000

15,500,000

15,864,628

14,776,834

10,408,580 95,796,392 296,199,605 11,633,930

9,777,346 108,462,059 316,321,908
0

9,777,346 108,462,059 323,689,028
0

9,777,346 108,516,107 345,048,163
0

16,398,822 119,791,220
18,794,199

16,110,137 100,659,810
19,787,510

16,110,137 100,659,810
20,480,843

16,110,137 100,698,327
22,411,537

114,750,535

112,516,279

112,516,279

47,642,185

15,414,460 54,512,092 11,802,450 288,731,187

10,244,806 55,320,027
0 275,531,120

10,244,806 55,320,027
0 275,531,120

10,249,278 55,320,027
0 291,589,769

60,971,383

63,974,072

63,974,072

63,974,072

247,425,351 10,330,985 2,141,873

219,595,868 9,303,613 2,257,303

254,305,868 9,303,613 2,257,303

283,948,577 9,303,613 2,259,321

36,531,746

48,406,610

48,406,610

48,406,610

16,625,838

19,154,980

19,154,980

24,254,980

$1,531,173,732 $1,509,986,810 $1,552,757,263 $1,561,063,959

227,322 9,790,987 2,726,532
8,380,387

232,731 9,836,967 3,238,777
9,565,509

232,731 9,836,967 3,238,777
9,565,509

238,918 9,836,967 3,242,636
8,807,665

67,595,869

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: Roosevelt Warm Springs Medical Hospital Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation Program SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES) Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds
Federal Recovery Funds
Other Funds
Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL
State General Funds
Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2014 Expenditures
8,712,016

FY 2015 Expenditures
7,706,749

FY 2016 Current Budget
9,507,334

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
9,507,334

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
9,507,334

34,725,373

3,671,465

2,069,043

2,069,043

1,600,000

61,682,870

91,444,458

101,733,474

101,733,474

102,777,944

$183,342,572

$191,543,769

$206,517,452

$206,517,452

$1,591,923,116 $1,722,717,501 $1,716,504,262 $1,759,274,715

$206,345,081 $1,767,409,040

1,032,384,484 0
60,126,473 138,241
$1,092,649,198 493,082,112 6,191,806
$499,273,918

1,139,798,820 1,985,488
40,646,526 0
$1,182,430,834 534,094,861 6,191,806
$540,286,667

1,129,154,540 0
31,351,514 0
$1,160,506,054 549,806,402 6,191,806
$555,998,208

1,133,864,540 0
31,351,514 0
$1,165,216,054 587,866,855 6,191,806
$594,058,661

1,102,177,888 0
31,351,514 0
$1,133,529,402 633,879,638 0
$633,879,638

Funds for the Family Violence Services program within the Department of Human Services were transferred to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Family Violence program within the Georgia Bureau of Investigation during the 2015 Legislative Session as part of the FY 2016 appropriation. Current budget information for these funds is reflected under the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Funds for the Child Welfare Services - Special Project program were transferred to the new Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention program within the Department of Human Services during the 2015 Legislative Session as part of the FY 2016 appropriation. Prior year expenditure information is reflected under the Child Welfare Services - Special Project program.

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Department of Human Services
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds 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 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 Foster Care Title IV-E Medical Assistance Program Social Services Block Grant TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant

FY 2016 Current Budget
$549,806,402 6,191,806
$555,998,208 209,161
16,735,414 77,298,870 56,629,642 75,870,369 52,776,023
7,649,069 359,672,148 482,313,844 $1,129,154,540
31,351,514 $31,351,514 $1,716,504,262
FY 2016 Current Budget
$33,722,357 16,400,000 41,029,877 46,500
$91,198,734
$15,500,000 $15,500,000
$1,275,033 3,072,670
11,516,925 $15,864,628
$9,777,346 $9,777,346
$28,819,045 120,000
76,285,754 3,237,260
$108,462,059
$141,978,657 29,011,535 240,261 2,844,537 7,649,069

Changes $84,073,236 (6,191,806) $77,881,430 0 0 14,576,161 0 (9,105,177) 0 0 (36,579,478) 4,131,842
($26,976,652) 0
$0 $50,904,778

FY 2017 Recommendation
$633,879,638 0
$633,879,638 209,161
16,735,414 91,875,031 56,629,642 66,765,192 52,776,023
7,649,069 323,092,670 486,445,686 $1,102,177,888
31,351,514 $31,351,514 $1,767,409,040

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

($142,866) 0
221,208 0
$78,342

$33,579,491 16,400,000 41,251,085 46,500
$91,277,076

$0

$15,500,000

$0

$15,500,000

$1,572 0
(1,089,366) ($1,087,794)

$1,276,605 3,072,670
10,427,559 $14,776,834

$0

$9,777,346

$0

$9,777,346

$54,048 0 0 0
$54,048

$28,873,093 120,000
76,285,754 3,237,260
$108,516,107

$14,492,517 1,473,424 0 0 0

$156,471,174 30,484,959 240,261 2,844,537 7,649,069

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Program Budget Financial Summary

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Community Services Community Service Block Grant TOTAL FUNDS Departmental Administration State General Funds CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds Community Service Block Grant Foster Care Title IV-E Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Medical Assistance Program Social Services Block Grant Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention State General Funds Medical Assistance Program Social Services Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS Elder Community Living Services State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Medical Assistance Program Social Services Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS Elder Support Services State General Funds Social Services Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS Energy Assistance Low-Income Home Energy Assistance TOTAL FUNDS 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

FY 2016 Current Budget
107,487,683 26,987,378 122,788
$316,321,908
$16,110,137 $16,110,137
$36,133,992 209,161 403,981
4,241,528 674,420
4,062,010 2,539,375 8,406,561 31,160,240 12,828,542 $100,659,810
$16,664,077 50,000
2,279,539 793,894
$19,787,510
$64,907,671 6,191,806
13,765,259 3,761,430
23,890,113 $112,516,279
$3,628,538 750,000
5,866,268 $10,244,806
$55,320,027 $55,320,027
$107,245,814 221,296
3,940,770 635,195
56,580,020 22,261,277 84,646,748

Changes 12,760,314 0 0
$28,726,255

FY 2017 Recommendation
120,247,997 26,987,378 122,788
$345,048,163

$0

$16,110,137

$0

$16,110,137

$38,517 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
$38,517

$36,172,509 209,161 403,981
4,241,528 674,420
4,062,010 2,539,375 8,406,561 31,160,240 12,828,542 $100,698,327

$2,674,027 (50,000) 0 0
$2,624,027

$19,338,104 0
2,279,539 793,894
$22,411,537

($44,917,029) (6,191,806)
(13,765,259) 0 0
($64,874,094)

$19,990,642 0 0
3,761,430 23,890,113 $47,642,185

$4,472 0 0
$4,472

$3,633,010 750,000
5,866,268 $10,249,278

$0

$55,320,027

$0

$55,320,027

$11,348,567 0 0 0
4,710,082 0 0

$118,594,381 221,296
3,940,770 635,195
61,290,102 22,261,277 84,646,748

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Department of Human Services
Program Budget Financial Summary

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 State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Council On Aging State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Family Connection State General Funds Medical Assistance Program TOTAL FUNDS Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2016 Current Budget
$275,531,120
$40,481,142 23,492,930
$63,974,072
$81,687,918 39,485,774 98,190,252 231,924
$219,595,868
$9,303,613 $9,303,613
$1,638,040 619,263
$2,257,303
$100,000 48,306,610 $48,406,610
$0 16,554,165
2,600,815 $19,154,980
$232,731 $232,731
$8,664,148 1,172,819
$9,836,967
$282,801 2,919,976
36,000 $3,238,777
$1,461,659 8,058,850 45,000
$9,565,509

Changes $16,058,649

FY 2017 Recommendation
$291,589,769

$0

$40,481,142

0

23,492,930

$0

$63,974,072

$100,589,764 13,102,737
(49,339,792) 0
$64,352,709

$182,277,682 52,588,511 48,850,460 231,924
$283,948,577

$0

$9,303,613

$0

$9,303,613

$2,018 0
$2,018

$1,640,058 619,263
$2,259,321

$0

$100,000

0

48,306,610

$0

$48,406,610

$100,000 0
5,000,000 $5,100,000

$100,000 16,554,165
7,600,815 $24,254,980

$6,187 $6,187
$0 0
$0
$3,859 0 0
$3,859
($173,242) (584,602) 0
($757,844)

$238,918 $238,918
$8,664,148 1,172,819
$9,836,967
$286,660 2,919,976
36,000 $3,242,636
$1,288,417 7,474,248 45,000
$8,807,665

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Program Budget Financial Summary

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Roosevelt Warm Springs Medical Hospital State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation Program State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2016 Current Budget
$70,333,617 $70,333,617
$9,507,334 $9,507,334
$2,069,043 $2,069,043
$19,294,878 76,910,506 5,528,090
$101,733,474

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$0

$70,333,617

$0

$70,333,617

$0

$9,507,334

$0

$9,507,334

($469,043) ($469,043)

$1,600,000 $1,600,000

$459,868 584,602 0
$1,044,470

$19,754,746 77,495,108 5,528,090
$102,777,944

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Commissioner of Insurance
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance is CRoolmesm,RisessiopnoenrsiobfilIintiseusr,aanncdeOrganization accountable for upholding state laws regulating insurance, small loans, fire safety, and manufactured housing. The department organizes its efforts in fulfilling these responsibilities around six divisions.
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
The Program Administration Division provides management, policy direction, enforcement, and administrative support for the Department's programs which regulate companies and protect consumers in the areas of insurance, industrial loans, fire safety, manufactured housing, arson investigations, building inspections, and hazardous materials handling and storage. The division's activities include accounting, budgetary, personnel, and purchasing duties for all agency divisions. Additionally, the division oversees the establishment and implementation of department policies and procedures.
INSURANCE REGULATION
The Insurance Regulation Division is responsible for administering Georgia insurance laws and regulations. Staff members process applications for insurance companies to conduct business in the state and insurance agent license applications. The division is also responsible for oversight of insurance companies (including approving rates, as well as life, health, property, and casualty policy forms), and regulating group self-insurance funds.

ENFORCEMENT
The Enforcement Division is responsible for advising the Department on legal issues related to Georgia's insurance, safety, fire, and industrial loan laws and regulations. The legal section makes recommendations and drafts orders for proposed administrative actions against licensees and unauthorized entities which are believed to be in violation of the Georgia Insurance Code, the Fire Safety Code, or the Industrial Loan Code.
INDUSTRIAL LOAN REGULATION
The Industrial Loan Regulation Division administers the Georgia Industrial Loan Act by performing examinations of all accounts held by industrial loan companies (small loan companies making loans of $3,000 or less) licensed to do business in Georgia and accounting for all fees and taxes payable by such companies. Additionally, division staff members process applications for new industrial loan company licenses and investigate consumer complaints.
FIRE SAFETY
The Fire Safety division has five programs: inspections, engineering, hazardous materials, manufactured housing, and arson. The programs enforce the safety standards to operate, handle, and/or manufacturer boilers, elevators, amusement rides, hazardous materials, and manufactured housing. Additionally, the Fire Safety division ensures buildings meet the fire code requirements through building plan reviews. Furthermore, fires are investigated to assist

Commissioner Chief Deputy Commissioner

State Fire Marshall Fire Safety

Program Administration

Insurance Regulation

Special Fraud

Enforcement

Industrial Loan

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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 2017 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 2017 Program Budgets

FY 2016 Current Budget
$19,896,674 $19,896,674
733,208 $733,208
339,026 $339,026 $20,968,908

Changes $481,342 $481,342 0 $0 0 $0 $481,342

FY 2017 Recommendation
$20,378,016 $20,378,016
733,208 $733,208
339,026 $339,026 $21,450,250

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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

$48,785
1,877 (5,927)
4,553 $49,288

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change

$20,630 793
(2,506) $18,917

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

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

$180,173 6,930
(21,887) $165,216

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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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

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

$17,462 672
(2,121) $16,013
$252,904 9,727
(30,723) $231,908

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Commissioner of Insurance
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Enforcement 1. Number of cases closed with actions 2. Fines collected
Fire Safety 1. Number of inspections conducted 2. Percentage of mandated inspections
completed (June to June) 3. Number of permits and approvals issued 4. Number of investigations initiated into
suspected criminal fires Industrial Loan 1. Number of lenders regulated 2. Percentage of licensees audited per year 3. Percentage of applicants approved

FY 2012 Actual
1,745 $2,529,805
56,518 77.0% 8,212
546

FY 2013 Actual
524 $4,445,493
54,487 100.0% 12,041
618

1,036 86.0% 20.0%

1,031 88.0% 56.0%

FY 2014 Actual
144 $2,492,703
48,791 85.0% 10,656
206
1,050 92.0% 88.0%

FY 2015 Actual
197 $1,412,534
46,691 100.0%
9,119 482
1,102 96.0% 77.0%

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Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration Enforcement Fire Safety Industrial Loan Insurance Regulation Special Fraud SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Commissioner of Insurance
Department Financial Summary

FY 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 Expenditures
$1,806,932 743,917
8,685,044 669,481
5,270,725 4,207,706 $21,383,805 $21,383,805

FY 2016 Current Budget
$1,866,817 789,431
7,960,570 668,212
9,683,878 0
$20,968,908 $20,968,908

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$1,866,817

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$1,916,105

789,431

808,348

7,960,570

8,125,786

668,212

684,225

9,683,878

9,915,786

0

0

$20,968,908

$21,450,250

$20,968,908

$21,450,250

886,722 328,062 $1,214,784 19,172,716 $19,172,716

1,238,981 327,203
$1,566,184 19,817,621 $19,817,621

733,208 339,026 $1,072,234 19,896,674 $19,896,674

733,208 339,026 $1,072,234 19,896,674 $19,896,674

733,208 339,026 $1,072,234 20,378,016 $20,378,016

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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

Commissioner of Insurance
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2016 Current Budget
$19,896,674 $19,896,674
733,208 $733,208
339,026 $339,026 $20,968,908
FY 2016 Current Budget
$1,866,817 $1,866,817
$789,431 $789,431
$6,894,544 727,000 339,026
$7,960,570
$668,212 $668,212
$9,677,670 6,208
$9,683,878

Changes $481,342 $481,342 0 $0 0 $0 $481,342

FY 2017 Recommendation
$20,378,016 $20,378,016
733,208 $733,208
339,026 $339,026 $21,450,250

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$49,288 $49,288

$1,916,105 $1,916,105

$18,917 $18,917

$808,348 $808,348

$165,216 0 0
$165,216

$7,059,760 727,000 339,026
$8,125,786

$16,013 $16,013

$684,225 $684,225

$231,908 0
$231,908

$9,909,578 6,208
$9,915,786

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) serves as the GRoeloersg,iRaeBsuproenasuiboilfitInievse,satnigdaOtirognanization primary state-level investigative and enforcement agency in Georgia's fight against crime and corruption. Upon request, the GBI provides investigative and enforcement support services to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies throughout Georgia. In addition to conducting general and specialized investigations, the GBI provides forensic laboratory services, and serves as Georgia's central repository for criminal history record information. The GBI uses the latest technological advancements in crime fighting to combat drug trafficking and other crimes.
INVESTIGATIVE DIVISION
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, crimes against children including child sexual exploitation and child molestation, armed robbery, fraud, corruption, and other felonies. GBI agents are the primary investigators of officer involved shootings and other types of officer involved use of force incidents around the state. Investigations of crimes occurring on state property, drug investigations, child sexual exploitation, anti-terrorism investigations and crimes against the elderly can be initiated without request.

The majority of the manpower and resources of the Investigative Division are distributed among the 15 regional field offices and the three 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:
Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit Commercial Gambling Unit Financial Investigations 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 analyze submitted evidence, interpret the results, report scientific conclusions based on those results, and testify in court about the results and conclusions. These services must be timely and as upto-date as possible to satisfy the needs of the courts and law enforcement agencies. The Laboratory System provides

Attached for Administrative Purposes Only Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Board of Public Safety

Council of Accountability Court Judges

Director

Georgia Crime Information Center
Investigative Division

Division of Forensic Sciences
Administrative Section

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analysis or scientific support in the following scientific disciplines:
Chemistry (Drug Identification, Fire Debris) Firearms Forensic Biology (Serology and DNA, DNA Database) Implied Consent Impressions (Latent Prints, Document Examination,
Shoe/Tire Prints) Medical Examiners Toxicology (Blood Alcohol, DUI & Postmortem
Toxicology) Trace Evidence (Hair, Fiber, Gunshot Residue, Paint,
Plastics)
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 AGENCIES
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.
The Council of Accountability Court Judges (CACJ) is responsible for the improvement of accountability courts, the quality and expertise of judges thereof, and the administration of justice. The CACJ is charged with determining the funding priorities for alternative courts in an effort to curtail imprisonment, reduce recidivism, and rehabilitate non-violent property and drug offenders. The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council provides administrative support for CACJ and oversees the fiscal administration of the grants awarded in accordance with CACJ's funding decisions.
AUTHORITY
Title 35, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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FY 2017 Program Budgets

FY 2017 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 2016 Current Budget
$121,041,296 $121,041,296
991,680 49,316,587 $50,308,267 24,658,236 $24,658,236 $196,007,799

Changes $10,662,811 $10,662,811 0 0 $0 0 $0 $10,662,811

FY 2017 Recommendation
$131,704,107 $131,704,107
991,680 49,316,587 $50,308,267 24,658,236 $24,658,236 $206,670,610

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
5. Reflect an adjustment in payroll shared services billings.
Total Change

$114,276
3,851 (714)
73,498 869
$191,780

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in payroll shared services billings.

Total Change

$215,388
7,258 (1,773)
2,113 $222,986

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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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in payroll shared services billings.

5. Increase funds for five toxicology scientist 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, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in payroll shared services billings.

5. Increase funds for 20 investigator positions to address increased investigative caseloads statewide.

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
5. Reflect an adjustment in payroll shared services billings.
6. Transfer funds to the Council of Accountability Court Judges program at the Judicial Council for personal services and operating costs to support IT infrastructure, research, case management, and statewide reporting pursuant to HB 328 (2015 Session).
7. Increase funds for the Accountability Court Grants Program to expand and create adult felony drug courts.

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$835,259 28,144 (5,382) 6,240
1,017,205 $1,881,466
$919,954 30,998 (6,191) 6,773
3,700,853 $4,652,387
$28,318 1,301
(1,864) 1,937 1,303
(156,631) 1,545,589
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Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: 8. Increase funds for the Accountability Court Grants Program to expand existing courts and provide the state match to implement and support new veterans' courts. 9. Increase funds for the Accountability Court Grants Program to expand and create mental health accountability courts. 10. Increase funds for the Accountability Court Grants Program to expand and create family dependency treatment courts. 11. Increase funds for the Accountability Court Grants Program to expand DUI accountability courts.
12. Increase funds to expand the Juvenile Incentive Funding Grant program to provide fiscal incentives to communities to create and utilize community based options for juvenile offenders.
13. Increase funds for the Accountability Court Grants Program to provide fidelity reviews and technical monitoring for treatment providers.
14. Increase funds for the Accountability Court Grants Program to enter into an agreement with the Department of Driver Services to provide one position for a dedicated call center for driver's license reinstatement.
15. Transfer funds to establish the new administrative staff for the Council of Accountability Court Judges Program at the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council pursuant to HB 328 (2015 Session). Total Change

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Council of Accountability Court Judges

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI courts, juvenile drug courts, family dependency treatment courts, mental health courts, and veteran's courts, as well as the Council of Accountability Court Judges. 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. Transfer funds from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) program to establish the administrative staff for the Council of Accountability Court Judges program at CJCC pursuant to HB 328 (2015 session).
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. No change. Total Change

461,735 638,725 256,604 390,175 250,000 247,000
50,000 (396,610) $3,317,582
$396,610 $396,610
$0 $0

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Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Bureau Administration 1. Amount of payments processed

FY 2012 Actual
$123,198,403

FY 2013 Actual
$154,611,776

FY 2014 Actual
$149,698,765

FY 2015 Actual
$191,711,895

Criminal Justice Information Services 1. Percentage of criminal history background
service requests processed within 24 hours of receipt 2. Percentage of manually reported final disposition data processed within 30 days of receipt 3. Percentage of reported arrest data processed within two hours of receipt
Forensic Scientific Services 1. Total number of reports released
2. Percentage of reports released in 45 days
3. Combined DNA Index System matches
4. Number of child fatalities reviewed (per calendar year)
Regional Investigative Services 1. Number of criminal investigations closed
2. Agent turnover rate
3. Value of contraband seized

94.0% 100.0%
85.0%

98.5% 100.0%
92.0%

89,597 62.0%
783 594

95,206 73.0%
941 495

8,522 4.5% $86,740,671

8,595 3.6% $133,489,426

99.0%
100.0%
93.0%
91,961 79.0% 1,182
514
8,404 1.7% $9,557,931

99.0%
100.0%
94.0%
97,374 75.6% 1,165
503*
9,610 2.1% $40,720,307

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
4. Number of adult offenders served through accountability courts
5. Adult offender accountability court diversion savings
6. Number of accountability courts statewide
7. Number of juvenile offenders diverted through juvenile accountability courts

233,384 $15,881,514
49
N/A N/A N/A N/A

149,080 $19,297,793
49
1,829 $32,783,459
99 89

150,704 $18,010,861
36
3,040 $35,676,090
101 206

N/A $19,263,310
36
4,521 $51,336,594
113 210

* In FY 2015, administrative support for the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel transferred from the Office of the Child Advocate to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

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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: Council of Accountability Court Judges 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 2014 Expenditures
$7,888,971 14,534,068 31,045,496 36,182,130 $89,650,665
60,762,117 0
0 $60,762,117 $150,412,782
33,574,870 1,345,700
27,210,337 $62,130,907
88,281,875 $88,281,875

FY 2015 Expenditures
$7,977,919
15,564,477

FY 2016 Current Budget
$7,925,455
10,825,343

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$7,925,455

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$8,117,235

10,825,343

11,048,329

35,860,588 38,648,490 $98,051,474

33,208,327 37,312,539 $89,271,664

33,208,327 37,312,539 $89,271,664

35,089,793 41,964,926 $96,220,283

87,255,232 0

94,703,685 0

94,703,685 0

98,021,267 396,610

0 $87,255,232 $185,306,706

12,032,450 $106,736,135 $196,007,799

12,032,450 $106,736,135 $196,007,799

43,379,726 0
42,394,631 $85,774,357
99,532,349 $99,532,349

50,308,267 0
24,658,236 $74,966,503 121,041,296 $121,041,296

50,308,267 0
24,658,236 $74,966,503 121,041,296 $121,041,296

12,032,450
$110,450,327
$206,670,610
50,308,267 0
24,658,236 $74,966,503 131,704,107 $131,704,107

Funding for the Family Violence Services program within the Department of Human Services was transferred to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Family Violence program within the Georgia Bureau of Investigation during the 2015 Legislative Session as part of the FY 2016 appropriation. Prior year expenditure information for these funds is reflected under the Department of Human Services.

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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: Council of Accountability Court Judges State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Family Violence State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2016 Current Budget
$121,041,296 $121,041,296
991,680 49,316,587 $50,308,267 24,658,236 $24,658,236 $196,007,799
FY 2016 Current Budget
$7,912,855 12,600
$7,925,455
$4,392,764 123,685
6,308,894 $10,825,343
$32,984,331 66,131
157,865 $33,208,327
$36,084,275 1,157,065 71,199
$37,312,539
$27,634,621 991,680
47,957,106 18,120,278 $94,703,685
$0 $0
$12,032,450 $12,032,450

Changes $10,662,811 $10,662,811 0 0 $0 0 $0 $10,662,811

FY 2017 Recommendation
$131,704,107 $131,704,107
991,680 49,316,587 $50,308,267 24,658,236 $24,658,236 $206,670,610

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$191,780 0
$191,780

$8,104,635 12,600
$8,117,235

$222,986 0 0
$222,986

$4,615,750 123,685
6,308,894 $11,048,329

$1,881,466 0 0
$1,881,466

$34,865,797 66,131
157,865 $35,089,793

$4,652,387 0 0
$4,652,387

$40,736,662 1,157,065 71,199
$41,964,926

$3,317,582 0 0 0
$3,317,582
$396,610 $396,610
$0 $0

$30,952,203 991,680
47,957,106 18,120,278 $98,021,267
$396,610 $396,610
$12,032,450 $12,032,450

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Department of Juvenile Justice
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) was created by DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibJuilviteiensil,eanJudsOticrgeanization the General Assembly in its 1992 session. The Department's role is twofold:
Provide for the supervision, detention, and rehabilitation of juvenile offenders committed to the state's custody or supervision, and
Provide necessary public safety services by appropriately separating youth offenders from the community.
The Department accomplishes its mission through the operation of its four programs: Community Services, Secure Detention, Secure Commitment, and Administration. DJJ provides its services to over 30,000 youth every year and maintains a daily population of about 13,000. 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. In addition, increased supervision strategies and evidenced based programming have been implemented to address Juvenile Justice Reform requirements. Over 10,000 youth reside in communitybased settings on any given day while in the Department's care.
SECURE DETENTION
All of the state's 19 Regional Youth Detention Centers (RYDCs) are included in the Secure Detention program.

Department of Juvenile Justice
Board
Commissioner

Assistant Commissioner

Assistant Commissioner Chief
of Staff

Legal Services

Office of Education & Re-entry Services

Chief Financial Officer

Legislative Liaison

Special Assistant to the Commissioner
for Transition

Support Services

Community Services

Operations & Compliance

Secure Facilities

Administrative Services

Communications Investigations /

/ Media

Intelligence

Human Resources

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Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

RYDC facilities are designed to provide a secure placement for youth awaiting formal adjudication for an offense and those youth sentenced to short-term incarceration of up to 30 days. Approximately 900 youth are housed in secure detention facilities on a daily basis.
SECURE COMMITMENT
The state currently utilizes seven Youth Development Campus (YDC) facilities, which house juvenile offenders committed to the state for a maximum of five years.

Approximately 500 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 and Title 49 Chapter 4A and 4B, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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FY 2017 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 2017 Program Budgets

FY 2016 Current Budget
$312,759,048 $312,759,048
1,495,178 5,309,433 $6,804,611
340,165 $340,165 $319,903,824

Changes $14,370,269 $14,370,269 0 0 $0 0 $0 $14,370,269

FY 2017 Recommendation
$327,129,317 $327,129,317
1,495,178 5,309,433 $6,804,611
340,165 $340,165 $334,274,093

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

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 Commitment (YDCs) program for 16 school resource officer positions to be located at the five newly created Regional Educational Transition Centers.
6. Transfer funds from the Secure Commitment (YDCs) program for Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) Victims' Facility operations.
7. Transfer funds from the Secure Commitment (YDCs) program for 40 step-down slots as part of juvenile justice reform initiatives.
8. Transfer funds from the Secure Commitment (YDCs) program to implement a salary increase for juvenile probation and parole officers.
Total Change

$1,443,914 18,779
(18,392) 5,299
981,169 402,726 2,727,088 1,064,603 $6,625,186

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.

$392,382

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2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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 provide for an additional salary increase for security officers to address recruitment and retention issues in the highest turnover job classes. Total Change

Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

State General Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

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 40 step-down slots as part of juvenile justice reform initiatives.
6. Transfer funds to the Community Services program for Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) Victims' Facility operations.
7. Transfer funds to the Community Services program to implement a salary increase for juvenile probation and parole officers.
8. Transfer funds to the Community Services program to provide for 16 school resource officer positions to be located at the five newly created Regional Educational Transition Centers.
9. Transfer funds to the Secure Detention (RYDCs) program for facility sustainment costs.

10. Increase funds to provide for an additional salary increase for security officers to address recruitment and retention issues in the highest turnover job classes.
Total Change

Other Changes
11. Utilize anticipated savings of $281,471 from the Milan YDC to support the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) program.
12. Utilize anticipated savings of $1,180,721 from the Milan YDC to fill vacancies as efforts to promote recruitment and retention are implemented.
13. Redirect $461,550 in funds from the Milan Youth Development Campus to support facility sustainment costs.
Total Change

5,103 (3,820)
8,843 7,113 $409,621
$1,882,462 24,482
(24,790) 5,279
(2,727,088) (402,726)
(1,064,603) (981,169) (683,736) 2,309,267
($1,662,622) Yes Yes Yes $0

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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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

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 add 63 positions and operational funds for security management, education, and medical services at Terrell Regional Youth Detention Center effective October 1, 2016.
6. Increase funds to provide for an additional salary increase for security officers to address recruitment and retention issues in the highest turnover job classes.
7. Transfer funds from the Secure Commitment (YDCs) program for facility sustainment costs.

Total Change

$2,503,459
32,558 (32,786)
6,609 2,667,529
3,136,979
683,736 $8,998,084

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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 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%

FY 2015 Actual
81.1% 83.3% 10,894 36.0%

1,515 41.7%
2,190 49.6%

1,460 33.8%
2,169 45.2%

1,122 23.9%
1,453 45.0%

1,066 26.0%
1,114 51.5%

15,514 45.0%
267 56

14,751 49.6%
211 115

12,376 38.8%
132* 103

11,271 40.4%
20 80

* FY 2014 performance is due to better placement decisions and overall YDC bed space availability as intake numbers decline. In addition, juvenile justice reform initiatives led to a greater drop in FY 2015.

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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 2014 Expenditures
$81,753,091 24,550,428 85,259,005
106,918,397 $298,480,921 $298,480,921

FY 2015 Expenditures
$85,715,162 25,626,231 91,398,144
108,459,503 $311,199,040 $311,199,040

FY 2016 Current Budget
$88,632,608 24,296,451 96,276,097
110,698,668 $319,903,824 $319,903,824

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$95,892,577

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$95,257,794

24,296,451

24,706,072

89,016,128

94,613,475

113,366,197

119,696,752

$322,571,353

$334,274,093

$322,571,353

$334,274,093

7,076,350 74,580
1,522,720 $8,673,650 289,807,271 $289,807,271

7,508,465 4,600
958,041 $8,471,106 302,727,934 $302,727,934

6,804,611 0
340,165 $7,144,776 312,759,048 $312,759,048

6,804,611 0
340,165 $7,144,776 315,426,577 $315,426,577

6,804,611 0
340,165 $7,144,776 327,129,317 $327,129,317

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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 Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Departmental Administration State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Secure Commitment (YDCs) State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Secure Detention (RYDCs) State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

Department of Juvenile Justice
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2016 Current Budget
$312,759,048 $312,759,048
1,495,178 5,309,433 $6,804,611
340,165 $340,165 $319,903,824
FY 2016 Current Budget
$86,143,081 1,495,178 694,044 300,305
$88,632,608
$23,535,119 743,202 18,130
$24,296,451
$93,787,929 2,470,420 17,748
$96,276,097
$109,292,919 1,401,767 3,982
$110,698,668

Changes $14,370,269 $14,370,269 0 0 $0 0 $0 $14,370,269

FY 2017 Recommendation
$327,129,317 $327,129,317
1,495,178 5,309,433 $6,804,611
340,165 $340,165 $334,274,093

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$6,625,186 0 0 0
$6,625,186

$92,768,267 1,495,178 694,044 300,305
$95,257,794

$409,621 0 0
$409,621

$23,944,740 743,202 18,130
$24,706,072

($1,662,622) 0 0
($1,662,622)

$92,125,307 2,470,420 17,748
$94,613,475

$8,998,084 0 0
$8,998,084

$118,291,003 1,401,767 3,982
$119,696,752

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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 2017 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 2017 Program Budgets
FY 2016 Current Budget
$13,040,323 $13,040,323 117,319,857 $117,319,857
1,982,524 $1,982,524 $132,342,704

Changes $250,050 $250,050 0 $0 0 $0 $250,050

FY 2017 Recommendation
$13,290,373 $13,290,373 117,319,857 $117,319,857
1,982,524 $1,982,524 $132,592,754

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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

$19,185
318 (489)
19,997 $39,011

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2016. 2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change
Other Changes 4. Utilize existing state funds for the collection of administrative assessments.
Total Change

$90,571 1,499
(4,710) $87,360
Yes $0

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Department of Labor
FY 2017 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. Total Change

$127,293 2,107
(5,721) $123,679

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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 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%

FY 2015 Actual
25,537 20.8%
4.2 16.8%

Labor Market Information
1. Rate of responses to the Occupational Employment Statistics Survey of employers (Federal target is 75%)
2. Number of users of the labor market website

81.8% N/A

78.8% 437,839

75.6% 502,756

75.0% 562,249

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

93.4% 88.9% 204,409

91.9% 88.9% 207,138

92.1% 89.2% 211,460

92.4% 89.2% 214,000

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

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

82.0% 59.0% 336,064 80,000 38,500

* 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 Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Department of Labor
Department Financial Summary

FY 2014 Expenditures
$42,686,668

FY 2015 Expenditures
$43,733,962

FY 2016 Current Budget
$33,863,477

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$33,863,477

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$33,902,488

1,714,001 47,762,252 56,276,928 $148,439,849 $148,439,849

2,251,835 33,939,399 47,137,017 $127,062,213 $127,062,213

2,394,639 38,827,751 57,256,837 $132,342,704 $132,342,704

2,394,639 38,827,751 57,256,837 $132,342,704 $132,342,704

2,394,639 38,915,111 57,380,516 $132,592,754 $132,592,754

109,945,498 14,258,176
$124,203,674 24,236,175
$24,236,175

98,056,008 16,048,899 $114,104,907 12,957,306 $12,957,306

117,319,857 1,982,524
$119,302,381 13,040,323
$13,040,323

117,319,857 1,982,524
$119,302,381 13,040,323
$13,040,323

117,319,857 1,982,524
$119,302,381 13,290,373
$13,290,373

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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 2016 Current Budget
$13,040,323 $13,040,323 117,319,857 $117,319,857
1,982,524 $1,982,524 $132,342,704
FY 2016 Current Budget
$1,638,327 31,312,292
912,858 $33,863,477
$2,394,639 $2,394,639
$4,228,565 34,599,186 $38,827,751
$7,173,431 49,013,740
1,069,666 $57,256,837

Changes $250,050 $250,050 0 $0 0 $0 $250,050

FY 2017 Recommendation
$13,290,373 $13,290,373 117,319,857 $117,319,857
1,982,524 $1,982,524 $132,592,754

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$39,011 0 0
$39,011

$1,677,338 31,312,292
912,858 $33,902,488

$0

$2,394,639

$0

$2,394,639

$87,360 0
$87,360

$4,315,925 34,599,186 $38,915,111

$123,679 0 0
$123,679

$7,297,110 49,013,740
1,069,666 $57,380,516

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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 45, Chapter 15, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

Attorney General

Counsel to the Attorney General
Counsel for Solicitor General

Chief Deputy Attorney General

Operations

Commercial Transactions and
Litigation

Regulated Industries and
Professions

Special Prosecutions

Government Services and Employment

Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Criminal Justice

General Litigation

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FY 2017 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 2017 Program Budgets
FY 2016 Current Budget
$26,941,338 $26,941,338
3,597,990 $3,597,990 37,256,814 $37,256,814 $67,796,142

Changes $4,116,092 $4,116,092 0 $0 0 $0 $4,116,092

FY 2017 Recommendation
$31,057,430 $31,057,430
3,597,990 $3,597,990 37,256,814 $37,256,814 $71,912,234

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 two vehicles to the Department of Law program to consolidate consumer protection activities. (Total Funds: ($5,486,395)) Total Change

($4,818,706) ($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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

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, 65 positions, and two vehicles from the Consumer Protection program to consolidate consumer protection activities. (Total Funds: $5,486,395)
6. Increase funds to implement a new salary structure to target attorneys with up to 15 years of experience and to address salary compression for more experienced attorneys.
7. Increase funds to retain key attorneys and develop future agency leaders.

8. Increase funds to establish a fellowship program to recruit top talent for the agency.

Total Change

$827,773
28,303 (43,047)
6,803 4,818,706
2,400,000
569,800 293,000 $8,901,338

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$31,489
1,971 $33,460

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Department of Law
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2014 Expenditures
$0
57,726,388
4,480,247
$62,206,635
$62,206,635

FY 2015 Expenditures
$0
63,379,046
4,841,255
$68,220,301
$68,220,301

FY 2016 Current Budget
$5,486,395
57,401,278
4,908,469
$67,796,142
$67,796,142

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$0

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$0

62,887,673

66,970,305

4,908,469

4,941,929

$67,796,142

$71,912,234

$67,796,142

$71,912,234

3,409,713 39,621,433 $43,031,146 19,175,489 $19,175,489

3,585,847 43,475,603 $47,061,450 21,158,851 $21,158,851

3,597,990 37,256,814 $40,854,804 26,941,338 $26,941,338

3,597,990 37,256,814 $40,854,804 26,941,338 $26,941,338

3,597,990 37,256,814 $40,854,804 31,057,430 $31,057,430

The Governor's Office of Consumer Protection was transferred to the Department of Law effective July 1, 2015. Prior year expenditure information for Consumer Protection can be found under the Office of the Governor.

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Department of Law

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
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 2016 Current Budget
$26,941,338 $26,941,338
3,597,990 $3,597,990 37,256,814 $37,256,814 $67,796,142
FY 2016 Current Budget
$4,818,706 667,689
$5,486,395
$20,814,264 36,587,014
$57,401,278
$1,308,368 3,597,990 2,111
$4,908,469

Changes $4,116,092 $4,116,092 0 $0 0 $0 $4,116,092

FY 2017 Recommendation
$31,057,430 $31,057,430
3,597,990 $3,597,990 37,256,814 $37,256,814 $71,912,234

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

($4,818,706)

$0

(667,689)

0

($5,486,395)

$0

$8,901,338 667,689
$9,569,027

$29,715,602 37,254,703
$66,970,305

$33,460 0 0
$33,460

$1,341,828 3,597,990 2,111
$4,941,929

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Department of Natural Resources
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Department of Natural Resources provides natural DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibNialittuiersa,laRnedsoOurrgcaensization resource development, management, and protection services to Georgia's citizens and local governments. These services include the operation of state parks and historic sites; management and protection of wildlife and coastal resources; enforcement of wildlife, boating safety, and environmental laws; promotion of and assistance with pollution prevention; and protection and management of the state's water, air, and land resources in accordance with various state and federal laws.
COASTAL RESOURCES
The primary objectives of this program are to ensure the optimum commercial and recreational utilization of Georgia's marine fisheries resources over the long term for the benefit of all Georgians. This program protects Georgia's vast tidal marshes and sand sharing systems. These objectives are accomplished through research, surveys, and habitat enhancement.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
This program is largely a regulatory body whose main objective is to enforce state and federal laws, rules and regulations regarding water quality, water supply, air quality, solid waste, and hazardous waste. These objectives are accomplished through a permitting process coupled with monitoring, inspection, investigation and enforcement activities. The program also manages the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund and the Solid Waste Trust Fund.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION
This program provides historic preservation services and assistance to governmental agencies, private organizations and individuals. Duties include proposing properties for nomination to both the National and the Georgia Register of Historic Places; providing grants to support state and local preservation projects; and offering technical assistance and information on tax incentives, archaeological matters and other preservation programs.
PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC SITES
This program provides recreational opportunities to the citizens of Georgia through the development and operation of 48 parks and 15 historic sites. These parks and historic sites attract over 10 million visitors per year. The program manages over 86,000 acres with such amenities as campgrounds, cottages, lodges, swimming pools, group camps and golf courses.
WILDLIFE RESOURCES
Lands and freshwater habitats are managed by Wildlife Resources for public hunting, fishing, other wildlife-based recreation and for educational purposes. This program also promotes the conservation and wise use of game and nongame wildlife resources. The program manages public fishing areas, wildlife management areas and produces fish in state hatcheries.

Attached for Administrative Purposes Only
Jekyll Island State Park Authority Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority North Georgia Mountain Authority Southwest Georgia Railroad Excursion Authority Stone Mountain Memorial Association

Board of Natural Resources
Commissioner

Legal Services

Deputy Commissioner

Wildlife Resources Coastal Resources

Division

Division

Historic Preservation
Division

Environmental Protection Division

Administrative / Board Support
Office of Human Resources
Public and Governmental
Affairs
Administrative Services

Information Technology

Engineering

Real Estate

Law Enforcement Division

Parks, Recreation, and Historic Sites
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, archaeological, 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 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
FY 2017 Program Budgets

FY 2017 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and
Construction Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2016 Current Budget
$103,310,393 $103,310,393
11,607
46,498,931 $46,510,538
96,919,142 $96,919,142 $246,740,073

Changes $1,886,688 $1,886,688 0

FY 2017 Recommendation
$105,197,081
$105,197,081
11,607

0 $0
0 $0 $1,886,688

46,498,931 $46,510,538
96,919,142 $96,919,142 $248,626,761

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

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

$56,273 1,460
(2,695) $55,038

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the
department. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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

$204,231
5,299 (8,653)
32,242 $233,119

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Department of Natural Resources
FY 2017 Program Budgets

Environmental Protection

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

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

Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. No change. Total Change

Historic Preservation

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, protect, and preserve Georgia's historical sites by administering historic preservation grants, by cataloging all historic resources statewide, by providing research and planning required to list a site on the state and national historic registries, by working with building owners to ensure that renovation plans comply with historic preservation standards, and by executing and sponsoring archaeological research.

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Provide funds for one architectural reviewer.

Total Change

$553,982 14,374
(104,436) $463,920
$0 $0
$33,802 877
(3,788) 58,000 $88,891

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FY 2017 Program Budgets

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, archaeological, 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

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

Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage, operate, market, and maintain the state's golf
courses, parks, lodges, conference centers, and historic sites. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change

Solid Waste Trust Fund

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the administration of the scrap tire management activity; 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

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

$502,821 13,046
(31,724) $484,143
$179,980 4,670
(6,526) $178,124
$0 $0
$418,650 10,862
(46,059) $383,453

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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
Environmental Protection 1. Number of air permit applications processed
2. Number of Notice of Violations issued
3. Number of consent orders executed
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
Law Enforcement 1. Number of water and land search and rescue
cases 2. Number of hunting and boating incidents
3. Average number of cases per Ranger
4. Average response time for hunting and boating incidents (in minutes)
Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites 1. Number of park, recreation, and historic site
visitations 2. Average return on investment of state parks as
a whole 3. 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 2012 Actual
30,194 45 36
694 3,639
787 11
$13,615,384
76,591 94
233 580 154
65 39
9,013,624 69.0%
667,902 85.0% 10
$407.00

FY 2013 Actual
25,161 67 34
741 3,527
936 6
$11,358,798
77,128 119
134 484 182
80 30
8,986,133 72.0%
656,246 87.0% 9
$425.00

FY 2014 Actual
22,197 62 36
646 3,709
828 11
$11,253,928
79,182 134
336 547 156
88 32
7,498,476 75.0%
644,643 90.0% 4
$382.00

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FY 2015 Actual
26,766 79 55
635 3,401
806 14
$13,451,086
80,866 129
153 458 152
85 32
7,924,276 68.0%
762,810 88.0% 5
$308.00
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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 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

Department of Natural Resources
Department Financial Summary

FY 2014 Expenditures
$7,503,910 11,304,551 126,971,143
2,811,288 3,507,382
0 42,958,224

FY 2015 Expenditures
$7,573,129 11,462,715 124,094,497
3,907,641 2,739,957 21,365,596 46,103,513

FY 2016 Current Budget
$7,300,462 11,994,831 110,758,928
4,027,423 2,649,785 20,426,514 48,892,583

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$7,300,462

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$7,355,500

11,994,831

12,227,950

110,758,928

111,222,848

4,027,423

4,027,423

2,649,785

2,738,676

20,426,514

20,910,657

48,892,583

49,070,707

1,492,794 78,392,862 $274,942,154 $274,942,154

1,692,459 62,535,724 $281,475,231 $281,475,231

2,720,775 37,968,772 $246,740,073 $246,740,073

2,720,775 37,968,772 $246,740,073 $246,740,073

2,720,775 38,352,225 $248,626,761 $248,626,761

93,036,679 53,988
91,453,288 152,553
$184,696,508 90,245,646
$90,245,646

86,413,631 0
96,316,172 1,615,217
$184,345,020 97,130,211
$97,130,211

46,510,538 0
96,919,142 0
$143,429,680 103,310,393
$103,310,393

46,510,538 0
96,919,142 0
$143,429,680 103,310,393
$103,310,393

46,510,538 0
96,919,142 0
$143,429,680 105,197,081
$105,197,081

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Department of Natural Resources
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and
Construction Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Coastal Resources State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Departmental Administration State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Environmental Protection State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Hazardous Waste Trust Fund State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Historic Preservation State General Funds Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Law Enforcement State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Solid Waste Trust Fund State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2016 Current Budget
$103,310,393 $103,310,393
11,607
46,498,931 $46,510,538
96,919,142 $96,919,142 $246,740,073
FY 2016 Current Budget
$2,137,916 5,054,621 107,925
$7,300,462
$11,845,766 110,000 39,065
$11,994,831
$30,054,296 24,910,777 55,793,855
$110,758,928
$4,027,423 $4,027,423
$1,628,998 11,607
1,009,180 $2,649,785
$18,174,399 2,248,458 3,657
$20,426,514
$14,796,763 1,704,029
32,391,791 $48,892,583
$2,720,775 $2,720,775

Changes $1,886,688 $1,886,688 0

FY 2017 Recommendation
$105,197,081
$105,197,081
11,607

0 $0
0 $0 $1,886,688

46,498,931 $46,510,538
96,919,142 $96,919,142 $248,626,761

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$55,038 0 0
$55,038

$2,192,954 5,054,621 107,925
$7,355,500

$233,119 0 0
$233,119

$12,078,885 110,000 39,065
$12,227,950

$463,920 0 0
$463,920

$30,518,216 24,910,777 55,793,855
$111,222,848

$0

$4,027,423

$0

$4,027,423

$88,891 0
0 $88,891

$1,717,889 11,607
1,009,180 $2,738,676

$484,143 0 0
$484,143

$18,658,542 2,248,458 3,657
$20,910,657

$178,124 0 0
$178,124

$14,974,887 1,704,029
32,391,791 $49,070,707

$0

$2,720,775

$0

$2,720,775

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Wildlife Resources State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

Department of Natural Resources
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2016 Current Budget
$17,924,057 11,461,866 8,582,849
$37,968,772

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$383,453 0 0
$383,453

$18,307,510 11,461,866 8,582,849
$38,352,225

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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 monitors the progress of all 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 budgetary programs:
Clemency: Making informed parole decisions and administering the parole violation, commutation, and interstate compact processes.
Victim Services: Ensuring crime victims have a voice in the criminal justice process.
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. This includes a thorough review of criminal history, circumstances of the offense, recommendation of

time to serve based on scientific parole guidelines, and validated risk assessments. The unit compiles, reviews, processes, and presents for consideration all requests for restoration of civil, political, and firearms rights and pardons of all types.
The Field Services Division is responsible for the warrants, violations and interstate compact processes for all Georgia parolees. The warrants and violations unit administers the parole violations process. This includes the review and recommended action in response to delinquent reports submitted by community supervision officers and issuance of Board warrants. The interstate compact unit is responsible for conducting extradition activities, referral and placement of offenders in community-based programming, conducting preliminary and probable cause hearings, facilitating all final parole revocation hearings, and managing the interstate compact process for all Georgia parolees.
The Georgia Office of Victim Services (OVS) provides opportunities for victims to communicate the impact of offender actions at all stages of the criminal justice process by coordinating services for the Department of Corrections, the Department of Community Supervision, and the Parole Board. OVS provides systems for victims to obtain information regarding the custody status of inmates and notification upon release of the offender, as well as opportunities for face-to-face contact with the Board via Victim Visitor's Day.

Victim Services

Board of Pardons and Paroles

Board & Legal Services

Executive Administration

Clemency Division

Support Services

Field Services Division

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State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

Support Services units conduct the internal operations of the agency including fiscal management, staff training, human resources, quality assurance audits, and internal affairs.

AUTHORITY
State Constitution, Article Four, Section Two.

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FY 2017 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 2017 Program Budgets

FY 2016 Current Budget
$45,847,115 $45,847,115
806,050 $806,050 $46,653,165

Changes ($29,380,379)
($29,380,379) 0
$0 ($29,380,379)

FY 2017 Recommendation
$16,466,736 $16,466,736
806,050 $806,050 $17,272,786

Board Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.
Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
5. Reflect an adjustment in payroll shared services billings.
6. Transfer funds and two positions to the Department of Community Supervision's Departmental Administration program. Total Change

$17,773
5,881 (25,303)
(85,053) (30,809) (110,920)
($228,431)

Clemency Decisions

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Board in exercising its constitutional authority over executive clemency. This includes setting tentative parole dates for offenders in the correctional system and all aspects of parole status of offenders in the community including warrants, violations, commutations, and revocations. The Board coordinates all interstate compact release matters regarding the acceptance and placement of parolees into and from the State of Georgia and administers the pardon process by reviewing all applications and granting or denying these applications based on specific criteria.

Recommended Change:

State General Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Transfer funds from the Department of Community Supervision's Field Services program to accurately reflect real estate rental costs.
5. Transfer funds from the Governor's Office of Transition, Support, and Re-Entry to accurately reflect real estate rental costs.
6. Transfer funds and 20 positions from the Parole Supervision program. (Total Funds: $2,979,299)

Total Change

Other Changes 7. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.

Total Change

$407,879 21,213
(127,019) 16,528
129,115 2,173,249 $2,620,965
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State Board of Pardons and Paroles
FY 2017 Program Budgets

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. Transfer funds and 20 positions to the Clemency Decisions program. (Total Funds: ($2,979,299))
2. Transfer funds and 480 positions to the Department of Community Supervision's Field Services program.
3. Transfer funds and four positions to the Governor's Office of Transition, Support, and Reentry.
Total Change

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

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

($2,173,249) (29,217,168)
(392,362) ($31,782,779)
$13,276 638
(4,048) $9,866

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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
Victim Services 1. Number of new people registered in the
Georgia Victim Information Program system 2. Number of correspondence sent out to
victims

FY 2012 Actual
63,665
44,108
12,544 $351,168,318
72.0% 84
38,423 65.0% 4,973 312,123
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
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
1,989 9,590

FY 2015 Actual
69,200
34,516
13,520 $451,343,348
68.0% 87
37,162 69.0% 4,164 244,461
1,768 8,791

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Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Board Administration Clemency Decisions Parole Supervision Victim Services SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Department Financial Summary

FY 2014 Expenditures
$4,796,269 11,713,201 37,225,045
439,341 $54,173,856 $54,173,856

FY 2015 Expenditures
$4,926,426 12,172,472 38,587,213
493,320 $56,179,431 $56,179,431

FY 2016 Current Budget
$1,319,596 12,262,630 32,588,829
482,110 $46,653,165 $46,653,165

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$1,319,596

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$1,091,165

12,262,630

15,689,645

32,588,829

0

482,110

491,976

$46,653,165

$17,272,786

$46,653,165

$17,272,786

221,381 1,734,770 $1,956,151 52,217,705 $52,217,705

388,754 2,524,847 $2,913,601 53,265,830 $53,265,830

806,050 0
$806,050 45,847,115 $45,847,115

806,050 0
$806,050 45,847,115 $45,847,115

806,050 0
$806,050 16,466,736 $16,466,736

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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 Federal Funds Not Itemized 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 2016 Current Budget
$45,847,115 $45,847,115
806,050 $806,050 $46,653,165
FY 2016 Current Budget
$1,319,596 $1,319,596
$12,262,630 0
$12,262,630
$31,782,779 806,050
$32,588,829
$482,110 $482,110

Changes ($29,380,379)
($29,380,379) 0
$0 ($29,380,379)

FY 2017 Recommendation
$16,466,736 $16,466,736
806,050 $806,050 $17,272,786

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

($228,431) ($228,431)

$1,091,165 $1,091,165

$2,620,965 806,050
$3,427,015

$14,883,595 806,050
$15,689,645

($31,782,779)

$0

(806,050)

0

($32,588,829)

$0

$9,866 $9,866

$491,976 $491,976

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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 following agencies are administratively attached to SPC: Georgia Building Authority and the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission.
The Georgia Building Authority 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, 14 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.
The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission is responsible for the proper application of proceeds from general obligation debt and the issuance of all public debt by the state. No agency or authority may incur debt or employ other financial investment advisory counsel without the Commission's approval. The Financing and Investment Division is responsible for the planning, scheduling, and delivery of general obligation bonds and the accounting of all proceeds from the issuance of such bonds. Amounts are appropriated by the Legislature for capital outlay purposes. The Construction Division provides support services and is responsible for disbursing bond proceeds and managing all capital outlay projects funded in whole or in part with bond proceeds.
AUTHORITY
Title 50-16, Official Code of Georgia Annotated; Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph VII, the Constitution of the State of Georgia.

Deputy State Property Officer

State Properties Commission
State Property Officer and
State Properties Commission Executive Director

Attached for Administrative Purposes Only
Georgia Building Authority Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission

298

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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State Properties Commission

FY 2017 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

State Properties Commission
FY 2017 Program Budgets

FY 2016 Current Budget
1,750,000
$1,750,000 $1,750,000

Changes 0
$0 $0

FY 2017 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

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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 2014 Expenditures
$1,457,128
$1,457,128
$1,457,128

FY 2015 Expenditures
$1,815,651
$1,815,651
$1,815,651

FY 2016 Current Budget
$1,750,000
$1,750,000
$1,750,000

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$1,750,000

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$1,750,000

$1,750,000

$1,750,000

$1,750,000

$1,750,000

1,457,128 $1,457,128
$0

1,815,651 $1,815,651
$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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State Properties Commission

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 2016 Current Budget
1,750,000 $1,750,000 $1,750,000
FY 2016 Current Budget
$1,750,000 $1,750,000

Changes 0
$0 $0

FY 2017 Recommendation
1,750,000
$1,750,000 $1,750,000

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$0

$1,750,000

$0

$1,750,000

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Georgia Public Defender Council
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Georgia Public Defender Council (GPDC) is GRoeloersg,iRaePsupbolnicsiDbeilifteiensd,earnCdoOurngcailnization 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 GPDC 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 GPDC serves as administrative support for the 43 circuit public defender offices throughout the State through two programs Public Defender Council and Public Defenders. The Council program ensures that Georgia's indigent defense team has the guidance and support necessary to provide effective and zealous client representation. It does so by providing training and professional development for the attorneys and other staff involved in defending indigent clients, 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. Within the Council program, the Conflicts Division is responsible for ensuring that legal representation is provided where a conflict of interest exists within the local circuit public defender office.
The Public Defenders program consists of each of the 43 circuit public defenders and their offices, along with providing payments to the six opt-out circuits. In partnership with the counties, these circuit public defender offices represent indigent adults and juveniles in a variety of statutorily-specified proceedings.
AUTHORITY
Title 12, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

Circuit Offices

Georgia Public Defender Council

Deputy Director

Chief Legal Officer

Comm. & Gov't Rel.

Professional Development
& Training

Fiscal Director

Operations

Grant Initiatives

Executive Director

Budget Director

Conflicts Division

Office of the Capital Defender

Office of the Mental Health
Advocate

Conflict Offices

Appellate Division

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FY 2017 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Georgia Public Defender Council
FY 2017 Program Budgets

FY 2016 Current Budget
$48,021,765 $48,021,765
340,000 $340,000 $48,361,765

Changes $3,942,246 $3,942,246 0 $0 $3,942,246

FY 2017 Recommendation
$51,964,011 $51,964,011
340,000 $340,000 $52,304,011

Public Defender 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:
State General Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2016. 2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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 hire an additional trial team for the Georgia Capital Defender and assign the fact investigator to the Atlanta office.
6. Increase funds for one additional attorney position for the Office of the Mental Health Advocate.
Total Change
Other Changes 7. Reflect a change in the program name.
Total Change

$166,949 2,079 2,318
13,501 415,201 113,976 $714,024
Yes $0

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

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 annualize an additional assistant public defender position to reflect a new judgeship in the Western judicial circuit.

$978,931
12,190 6,390
1,302 54,132

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FY 2017 Program Budgets
6. Increase funds to annualize a five percent salary enhancement to circuit public defender salaries and a $6,000 accountability court supplement.
7. Increase funds to reflect an accountability court supplement for circuit public defenders for six newly established accountability courts in the following circuits: Cordele, Houston, Middle, Paulding, Rome, and Toombs.
8. Increase funds to provide salary and operating expenses in accordance with the Cordele settlement agreement.
9. Increase state funds for 20 additional juvenile public defenders. Total Change

361,202 55,829
118,000 1,640,246 $3,228,222

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Georgia Public Defender Council
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Public Defender Council 1. Percentage of clients contacted at least once
per month 2. Capital cases per attorney 3. Mental health cases per attorney

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

FY 2015 Actual
85.0%
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Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Public Defender Council Public Defenders SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Georgia Public Defender Council
Department Financial Summary

FY 2014 Expenditures
$7,784,590
69,232,505
$77,017,095
$77,017,095

FY 2015 Expenditures
$9,044,541
69,342,873
$78,387,414
$78,387,414

FY 2016 Current Budget
$7,437,779
40,923,986
$48,361,765
$48,361,765

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$7,437,779

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$8,151,803

40,923,986

44,152,208

$48,361,765

$52,304,011

$48,361,765

$52,304,011

59,812 30,041,456 $30,101,268 46,915,827 $46,915,827

31,431 31,410,445 $31,441,876 46,945,538 $46,945,538

0 340,000 $340,000 48,021,765 $48,021,765

0 340,000 $340,000 48,021,765 $48,021,765

0 340,000 $340,000 51,964,011 $51,964,011

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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
Public Defender Council State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Public Defenders State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

Georgia Public Defender Council
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2016 Current Budget
$48,021,765 $48,021,765
340,000 $340,000 $48,361,765
FY 2016 Current Budget
$7,097,779 340,000
$7,437,779
$40,923,986 $40,923,986

Changes $3,942,246 $3,942,246 0 $0 $3,942,246

FY 2017 Recommendation
$51,964,011 $51,964,011
340,000 $340,000 $52,304,011

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$714,024 0
$714,024

$7,811,803 340,000
$8,151,803

$3,228,222 $3,228,222

$44,152,208 $44,152,208

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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).

Board of Public Health

Attached for Administrative Purposes Only Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Commissioner

District Health Directors

Chief of Staff

District and County
Operations

Chief Financial Officer

Health Protection

Health Promotion

General Counsel

Chief Information Officer

Inspector General

Director Communications

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FY 2017 Program Budgets

FY 2017 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 2016 Current Budget
$225,532,377 13,717,860 1,458,567
$240,708,804 16,864,606 2,403,579 10,404,529
366,238,853 $395,911,567
14,007,059 $14,007,059 $650,627,430

Changes $14,819,912 0 (132,632) $14,687,280 0 0 0 1,089,366 $1,089,366 0 $0 $15,776,646

FY 2017 Recommendation
$240,352,289 13,717,860 1,325,935
$255,396,084 16,864,606 2,403,579 10,404,529
367,328,219 $397,000,933
14,007,059 $14,007,059 $666,404,076

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, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Increase funds to provide for an additional salary increase for registered nurses to address recruitment and retention issues in the highest turnover job classes.
4. Eliminate matching one-time funds for the Georgiacancerinfo.org website.
Total Change

$23,597
784 2,337
(75,000) ($48,282)

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.

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2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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 provide for an additional salary increase for registered nurses to address recruitment and retention issues in the highest turnover job classes. Total Change

4,611 (144,672)
25,346 5,629
$29,560

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, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$16,106
536 $16,642

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$27,711
922 $28,633

Immunization Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment,
vaccines, and technical assistance. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$15,751
524 $16,275

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:
State General Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2016. 2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Eliminate one-time funds for the Georgia Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center.

$131,623
4,378 (50,000)

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4. Provide funds for therapies for children with congenital disorders pursuant to OCGA 31-12-6. Total Change
Other Changes 5. Transfer the Maternal and Infant Early Childhood Home Visitation (MIECHV) grant from the Child Abuse
and Neglect Prevention program in the Department of Human Services. (Total Funds: $1,089,366) Total Change
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, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 3. Eliminate one-time funds for the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research.
Total Change
Infectious Disease Control Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure quality prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS,
sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 3. Increase funds for an additional salary increase for registered nurses to address recruitment and
retention issues in the highest turnover job classes. 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016. 2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. Total Change

1,722,240 $1,808,241
Yes $0
$80,001 2,661
(25,000) $57,662
$197,512 6,569
15,161 $219,242
$23,532 783
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Office for Children and Families Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance coordination and communication among providers
and stakeholders of services to families. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Transfer funds for supporting Georgia's children and families from the Governor's Office for Children and Families. 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. 4. Provide funds to complete the phase-in of the new general grant-in-aid formula to hold harmless all
counties. 5. Increase funds to provide for an additional salary increase for registered nurses to address recruitment
and retention issues in the highest turnover job classes. 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 3. Provide funds for new Vital Records facility real estate rent.
Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide disbursements from the Trust Fund to offset the costs
of care and rehabilitative services to citizens of the state who have survived brain or spinal cord injuries. Recommended Change: Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund 1. Reduce funds to reflect FY 2015 collections. Total Change Other Changes 2. Utilize prior year funds of $132,632 to maintain budget at current level. Total Change

$2,923 824,505 $827,428
$7,300,606 20,797 29,812
2,128,606 1,799,852 $11,279,673
$23,594 785
522,725 $547,104
($132,632) ($132,632)
Yes $0

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FY 2017 Program Budgets

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 to participate in the accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds for system improvement.

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

Total Change

$12,629
790 $13,419

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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. Average number of business days to execute a contract
Emergency Preparedness/Trauma System Improvement
1. Strategic National Stockpile readiness score (1 = Pass; 0 = Did not pass)
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. Number of public and private provider
organizations that actively utilize Georgia Registry of Immunization Transactions and Services 2. Percentage of adolescents who are up-to-date on immunizations required for entry into the 7th grade 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 3. Percentage of very low birth weight infants (<1500 grams) delivered at facilities for highrisk deliveries and neonates

FY 2012 Actual
83 10,481 27.0%
87.0% 10
70,928 40
N/A 24 5 18
6,741 234,958
9,439
N/A
6,082 8,990 72.5%

FY 2013 Actual
93 14,196 31.4%
85.3% 12
58,590 35
N/A 26 2 15
6,731 190,143
10,303
N/A
7,519 10,983 77.1%

FY 2014 Actual
98 14,103 32.7%
92.0% 13
55,921 35
N/A 27 2 12
10,746 186,397
10,371
N/A
8,185 8,325 78.8%

FY 2015 Actual
103 12,399 33.3%
92.0% 13
47,479 34
1 28
2 11 N/A N/A
11,677
90.0%
9,207 7,313
N/A

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Performance Measures

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. Percentage of primary food-born illness risk
factor violations cited out of all violations cited 2. Number of swimming pool closures
3. Number of blood lead tests
Public Health Formula Grants to Counties 1. General grant-in-aid spending per capita
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 2012 Actual
147,501 3.0
$7,448,067
303,875

FY 2013 Actual
144,681 2.4
$7,191,768
289,524

57.2%
83.0% 67,578
5.1% 715 5,601 $7.26 99,144
32 $2,643,794

57.8%
89.0% 70,117 33.3%
566 4,953 $8.21 115,453
32 $2,886,321

175 121 71.7%
3
338

217 117 71.8%
4
317

FY 2014 Actual
146,982 2.4
$7,114,733 271,416
54.3%
88.0%
65,820 23.0%
958 4,637 $8.65 118,637
37 $2,843,769
216 69
73.2%
4
272

FY 2015 Actual
150,199 2.3
$6,684,976 N/A
N/A
N/A
73,890 24.0%
1,072 4,666
N/A 123,079
19 $2,756,025
193 77
70.3%
4
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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
Office for Children and Families
Public Health Formula Grants to Counties
Vital Records
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Brain and Spinal Injury Trust
Fund Georgia Trauma Care Network
Commission SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED
AGENCIES) Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds
Other Funds
Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL
Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund
State General Funds
Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2014 Expenditures
$38,397,477 7,018,236
38,416,693 31,056,997
13,765,923 21,407,976 45,145,507 287,445,923 102,313,000
5,106,048 0
87,317,646 4,987,481
$682,378,907
2,057,789 15,323,979 $17,381,768 $699,760,675
385,754,464 90,003,602 926,642
$476,684,708 1,555,408
208,651,631 12,868,928
$223,075,967

FY 2015 Expenditures
$33,130,051

FY 2016 Current Budget
$30,856,775

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$30,856,775

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$30,808,493

7,202,444

6,913,249

6,913,249

6,913,249

36,384,523 26,770,896

34,829,828 26,432,174

34,829,828 26,432,174

34,859,388 26,448,816

13,823,076 21,057,020 44,535,546
286,797,736
102,947,826 5,184,154
0 94,847,700
5,511,069 $678,192,041

11,337,121 9,238,894
47,487,526
276,554,312
79,637,061 4,848,548
0 100,343,948
4,316,933 $632,796,369

11,337,121 9,238,894
47,487,526
276,554,312
79,637,061 4,848,548
0 101,732,939
4,316,933 $634,185,360

11,365,754 9,255,169
50,385,133
276,611,974
79,856,303 4,872,863
827,428 111,623,621
4,864,037 $648,692,228

1,939,436 16,317,076 $18,256,512 $696,448,553

1,458,567 16,372,494 $17,831,061 $650,627,430

1,458,567 16,372,494 $17,831,061 $652,016,421

364,709,833 99,282,000 173,951
$464,165,784 1,765,485
216,852,211 13,665,073
$232,282,769

395,911,567 14,007,059 0
$409,918,626 1,458,567
225,532,377 13,717,860
$240,708,804

395,911,567 14,007,059 0
$409,918,626 1,458,567
226,921,368 13,717,860
$242,097,795

1,325,935
16,385,913
$17,711,848
$666,404,076
397,000,933 14,007,059 0
$411,007,992 1,325,935
240,352,289 13,717,860
$255,396,084

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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 Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant 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

FY 2016 Current Budget
$225,532,377 13,717,860 1,458,567
$240,708,804 16,864,606 2,403,579 10,404,529
366,238,853 $395,911,567
14,007,059 $14,007,059 $650,627,430
FY 2016 Current Budget
$3,786,815 6,857,179 516,828 149,000
10,404,529 8,397,424 745,000
$30,856,775
$6,613,249 300,000
$6,913,249
$22,249,660 131,795
1,266,938 7,045,918 4,135,517 $34,829,828
$2,584,725 350,000 200,000
23,125,473 171,976
$26,432,174
$4,446,985 115,637 196,750
6,552,593 25,156

Changes $14,819,912 0 (132,632) $14,687,280 0 0 0 1,089,366 $1,089,366 0 $0 $15,776,646

FY 2017 Recommendation
$240,352,289 13,717,860 1,325,935
$255,396,084 16,864,606 2,403,579 10,404,529
367,328,219 $397,000,933
14,007,059 $14,007,059 $666,404,076

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

($48,282) 0 0 0 0 0 0
($48,282)

$3,738,533 6,857,179 516,828 149,000
10,404,529 8,397,424 745,000
$30,808,493

$0

$6,613,249

0

300,000

$0

$6,913,249

$29,560 0 0 0 0
$29,560

$22,279,220 131,795
1,266,938 7,045,918 4,135,517 $34,859,388

$16,642 0 0 0 0
$16,642

$2,601,367 350,000 200,000
23,125,473 171,976
$26,448,816

$28,633 0 0 0 0

$4,475,618 115,637 196,750
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Program Budget Financial Summary

TOTAL FUNDS 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 Office for Children and Families State General 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 2016 Current Budget
$11,337,121
$2,527,706 2,061,486 4,649,702
$9,238,894
$21,122,570 8,605,171 132,509
14,008,298 3,618,978
$47,487,526
$12,838,479 7,392,607
256,236,639 86,587
$276,554,312
$31,696,391 47,927,661 13,009
$79,637,061
$3,776,351 158,382 352,681 561,134
$4,848,548
$0 $0
$100,343,948 $100,343,948
$3,786,253 530,680
$4,316,933
$1,458,567 $1,458,567
$16,372,494 $16,372,494

Changes $28,633

FY 2017 Recommendation
$11,365,754

$16,275 0 0
$16,275

$2,543,981 2,061,486 4,649,702
$9,255,169

$1,808,241 0 0
1,089,366 0
$2,897,607

$22,930,811 8,605,171 132,509
15,097,664 3,618,978
$50,385,133

$57,662 0 0 0
$57,662

$12,896,141 7,392,607
256,236,639 86,587
$276,611,974

$219,242 0 0
$219,242

$31,915,633 47,927,661 13,009
$79,856,303

$24,315 0 0 0
$24,315

$3,800,666 158,382 352,681 561,134
$4,872,863

$827,428 $827,428

$827,428 $827,428

$11,279,673 $11,279,673

$111,623,621 $111,623,621

$547,104 0
$547,104

$4,333,357 530,680
$4,864,037

($132,632) ($132,632)
$13,419 $13,419

$1,325,935 $1,325,935
$16,385,913 $16,385,913

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Department of Public Safety
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) includes DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibPuilibtileics,SaanfedtyOrganization the Uniform Division 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

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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Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

and property through the establishment of minimum standards and professionalism developed and supported by law enforcement training.
The Governor's Office of Highway Safety is responsible for the development and administration of statewide highway safety programs. The agency educates the public

on traffic safety and facilitates the implementation of programs that reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities on Georgia's roadways.
AUTHORITY
Title 25, 35, and 40, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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FY 2017 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 2017 Program Budgets

FY 2016 Current Budget
$143,525,522 $143,525,522
23,504,462 $23,504,462
28,644,232 $28,644,232 $195,674,216

Changes $7,374,865 $7,374,865 0 $0 0 $0 $7,374,865

FY 2017 Recommendation
$150,900,387 $150,900,387
23,504,462 $23,504,462
28,644,232 $28,644,232 $203,049,081

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, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

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

$60,286 1,841 5,600
$67,727

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, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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

$223,769
6,835 24,442
11,710 $266,756

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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, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

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 a 50 man trooper school.

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, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

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

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Firefighter Standards and Training Council

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide professionally trained, competent, and ethical firefighters with the proper equipment and facilities to ensure a fire-safe environment for Georgia citizens, and establish professional standards for fire service training including consulting, testing, and certification of Georgia firefighters.

Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change

$2,598,043 79,354
339,557 13,964
2,844,172 $5,875,090
$309,243 9,445
73,487 $392,175
$12,055 243
(2,239) $10,059

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FY 2017 Program Budgets

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Increase funds for one curriculum development position.

Total Change

Public Safety Training Center Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop, deliver, and facilitate training that results in
professional and competent public safety services for the people of Georgia. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Increase funds for training courses at the Fire Academy.
5. Increase funds for operating expenses at the Columbia County and Rome academies.
Total Change

$11,355 364
(462) $11,257
$68,754 2,623
(8,152) 105,816 $169,041
$275,332 7,501
(10,753) 240,000
70,680 $582,760

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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
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 3. Number of drivers age 20 and under in fatal
crashes
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 2012 Actual
1,388
140 3,091
254,389 88.0% 43,950 86.0% 2,008
85,768 13.4% 8,083,469

FY 2013 Actual
1,451
126 3,251
350,532 89.0% 61,678 93.6% 2,359
80,869 17.0% 14,259,670

213 30,228
92.0% 98.6%
158
64.0% 214
9,493
$3,421.51 $2,604.80
25,607 1,437 81.0%

169 30,082
95.5% 99.4%
156
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
430,082 89.0% 66,792 85.0% 3,126
82,499 12.0% 13,050,385
260 30,418
97.3% 99.6%
153
89.1% 186
9,238
$3,425.68 $2,713.33
21,657 1,275 76.0%

FY 2015 Actual
1,575
43 2,913
350,053 90.3% 71,509 90.0% 2,783
72,663 11.4% 13,142,639
131 30,418
97.3% 97.4%
N/A
82.0% 193
9,631
$3,040.90 $4,284.56
23,329 1,341 80.0%

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Department of Public Safety
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Aviation Capitol Police Services Departmental Administration Field Offices and Services Motor Carrier Compliance Troop J Specialty Units SUBTOTAL (Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Firefighter Standards and
Training Council Office of Highway Safety Peace Officer Standards and
Training Council Public Safety Training Center SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED
AGENCIES) Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2014 Expenditures
$3,622,616 7,424,875 8,370,033
100,745,141 25,623,307 1,540,134
$147,326,106
633,355
12,183,411 2,557,464
16,425,849 $31,800,079
$179,126,185
27,594,421 28,979,231 $56,573,652 122,552,533 $122,552,533

FY 2015 Expenditures
$4,407,483 7,510,444 8,509,753
104,096,843 26,793,103 1,579,075
$152,896,701

FY 2016 Current Budget
$4,214,748 8,143,321 8,699,782
112,254,383 17,590,922 0
$150,903,156

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$4,214,748

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$4,282,475

8,143,321

8,143,321

8,699,782

8,966,538

112,254,383

118,129,473

17,590,922

17,983,097

0

0

$150,903,156

$157,504,904

568,672 19,249,672
2,600,025 16,662,951 $39,081,320 $191,978,021

695,864 21,943,246
2,904,319 19,227,631 $44,771,060 $195,674,216

695,864 21,943,246
2,904,319 19,227,631 $44,771,060 $195,674,216

24,556,176 30,963,136 $55,519,312 136,458,709 $136,458,709

23,504,462 28,644,232 $52,148,694 143,525,522 $143,525,522

23,504,462 28,644,232 $52,148,694 143,525,522 $143,525,522

705,923
21,954,503 3,073,360
19,810,391 $45,544,177
$203,049,081
23,504,462 28,644,232 $52,148,694 150,900,387 $150,900,387

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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
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 TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2016 Current Budget
$143,525,522 $143,525,522
23,504,462 $23,504,462
28,644,232 $28,644,232 $195,674,216
FY 2016 Current Budget
$4,104,714 10,034
100,000 $4,214,748
$8,143,321 $8,143,321
$8,690,701 5,571 3,510
$8,699,782
$101,817,527 1,888,148 8,548,708
$112,254,383
$10,073,561 2,627,825 4,889,536
$17,590,922
$695,864 $695,864
$3,494,886 17,912,078
536,282 $21,943,246
$2,904,319 $2,904,319

Changes $7,374,865 $7,374,865 0 $0 0 $0 $7,374,865

FY 2017 Recommendation
$150,900,387 $150,900,387
23,504,462 $23,504,462
28,644,232 $28,644,232 $203,049,081

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$67,727 0 0
$67,727

$4,172,441 10,034
100,000 $4,282,475

$0

$8,143,321

$0

$8,143,321

$266,756 0 0
$266,756

$8,957,457 5,571 3,510
$8,966,538

$5,875,090 0 0
$5,875,090

$107,692,617 1,888,148 8,548,708
$118,129,473

$392,175 0 0
$392,175

$10,465,736 2,627,825 4,889,536
$17,983,097

$10,059 $10,059
$11,257 0 0
$11,257
$169,041 $169,041

$705,923 $705,923
$3,506,143 17,912,078
536,282 $21,954,503
$3,073,360 $3,073,360

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

Department of Public Safety
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2016 Current Budget
$11,743,950 1,060,806 6,422,875
$19,227,631

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$582,760 0 0
$582,760

$12,326,710 1,060,806 6,422,875
$19,810,391

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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 an executive regulatory agency directed by a five-member Constitutional Board. Commissioners are elected through statewide general elections and serve sixyear 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.

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FY 2017 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Total Funds

Public Service Commission
FY 2017 Program Budgets

FY 2016 Current Budget
$8,482,398 $8,482,398
1,343,100 $1,343,100 $9,825,498

Changes $705,354 $705,354 0 $0 $705,354

FY 2017 Recommendation
$9,187,752 $9,187,752
1,343,100 $1,343,100 $10,530,852

Commission Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's
goals. Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2016. 2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
5. Provide funds for one operations support analyst.
Total Change
Other Changes 6. Retain one-time funds for information technology.
Total Change

$32,028
1,207 (22)
148 113,977 $147,338
Yes $0

Facility Protection Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce state and federal regulations pertaining to buried
utility facility infrastructure and to promote safety through training and inspections. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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

$50,656
1,909 (2,653)
297 $50,209

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.

$144,153

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FY 2017 Program Budgets
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. 5. Provide funds for three utilities analysts ($317,507) and increase funds for the recruitment of one
engineer analyst ($40,706). Total Change

5,432 (688)
697 358,213
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Public Service Commission
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Commission Administration 1. Agency turnover rate
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. Number of orders issued

FY 2012 Actual
3.0%
543 2,339
850

FY 2013 Actual
9.0%
489 2,287
823

8,103
29 7.0% 2,225

8,159
23 5.7% 1,350

FY 2014 Actual
4.0%
350 2,197
600
7,988
38 6.0% 1,413

FY 2015 Actual
7.2%
520 1,740
470
7,591
60 7.0% 1,193

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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 2014 Expenditures
$1,204,893
2,075,545
5,870,577
$9,151,015
$9,151,015

FY 2015 Expenditures
$1,278,193
2,209,687
6,065,431
$9,553,311
$9,553,311

FY 2016 Current Budget
$1,382,906
2,279,828
6,162,764
$9,825,498
$9,825,498

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$1,382,906

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$1,530,244

2,279,828

2,330,037

6,162,764

6,670,571

$9,825,498

$10,530,852

$9,825,498

$10,530,852

1,203,845 70,649
141,322 $1,415,816
7,735,199 $7,735,199

1,314,109 0
121,753 $1,435,862
8,117,449 $8,117,449

1,343,100 0 0
$1,343,100 8,482,398
$8,482,398

1,343,100 0 0
$1,343,100 8,482,398
$8,482,398

1,343,100 0 0
$1,343,100 9,187,752
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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 2016 Current Budget
$8,482,398 $8,482,398
1,343,100 $1,343,100 $9,825,498
FY 2016 Current Budget
$1,299,406 83,500
$1,382,906
$1,048,728 1,231,100
$2,279,828
$6,134,264 28,500
$6,162,764

Changes $705,354 $705,354 0 $0 $705,354

FY 2017 Recommendation
$9,187,752 $9,187,752
1,343,100 $1,343,100 $10,530,852

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$147,338 0
$147,338

$1,446,744 83,500
$1,530,244

$50,209 0
$50,209

$1,098,937 1,231,100
$2,330,037

$507,807 0
$507,807

$6,642,071 28,500
$6,670,571

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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, 10 state universities, and 12 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 Fall 2015, USG enrolled 318,164 students, and in FY 2015 granted 60,632 degrees.
RESEARCH
Research is concentrated at four research universities: the University of Georgia, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University, and Augusta 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

Attached for Administrative Purposes Only
Georgia Military College Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission

Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia

Chancellor

USG Institution Presidents

Chief Academic Officer

Chief Operating Officer

Chief Audit Officer

Vice Chancellor for Communications and
Government Relations

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state. There are 63 public library systems that operate 387 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 19-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 seven 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 2017 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 2017 Program Budgets
FY 2016 Current Budget
$2,020,148,533 247,158
$2,020,395,691 5,087,746,763
$5,087,746,763 $7,108,142,454

Changes $100,601,804 (247,158)
$100,354,646 0
$0 $100,354,646

FY 2017 Recommendation
$2,120,750,337 0
$2,120,750,337 5,087,746,763
$5,087,746,763 $7,208,497,100

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, 2016.
2. Transfer funds to reflect shared costs of positions to the Cooperative Extension Service program.
Total Change

$755,160
(738,500) $16,660

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Transfer funds to reflect shared costs of positions from the Agricultural Experiment Station program.
Total Change

$706,981
738,500 $1,445,481

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
Total Change

$163,600 $163,600

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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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016. 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016. Total Change

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
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 Research Alliance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to expand research and commercialization capacity in public
and private universities in Georgia to launch new companies and create jobs. Recommended Change:
1. Transfer funds for the Georgia Research Alliance from the Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives program. Total Change

$13,471 $13,471
$65,177 $65,177
$31,885 $31,885
$0 $0
$5,097,451 $5,097,451

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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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016. 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016. Total Change
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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016. 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, 2016. 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, 2016. Total Change

$116,539 $116,539
$15,057 $15,057
$24,113 $24,113
$797,743 $797,743
$670,421 $670,421

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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, 2016. 2. Transfer funds for the Fort Valley State University Land Grant match to the Teaching program. 3. Transfer funds for 72 new residency slots in primary care medicine to the Georgia Board for Physician
Workforce: Graduate Medical Education program in the Department of Community Health. 4. Transfer funds to the Georgia Research Alliance program.
Total Change Tobacco Settlement Funds 5. Eliminate tobacco settlement funds for the Georgia Research Alliance.
Total Change
Regents Central Office Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to institutions of the
University System of Georgia and to fund membership in the Southern Regional Education Board. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
3. Increase funds for the Southern Regional Education Board to reflect FY 2017 dues and contract amounts. Total Change
Skidaway Institute of Oceanography Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine
and ocean science and aquatic environments. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016. Total Change
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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$509,381 (3,725,725) (1,138,075) (5,097,451) ($9,451,870) ($247,158) ($247,158)
$107,723 14,854 37,440
$160,017
$24,399 $24,399
$55,474,234 (326,551)

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3. Increase funds to reflect the change in enrollment and square footage at University System of Georgia institutions.
4. Transfer funds for the Fort Valley State University Land Grant match from the Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives program.
5. Increase funds for the Military Academic and Training Center in Warner Robins. 6. Reduce funds for Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) to reflect year three of the seven year plan to
eliminate the GGC Special Funding Initiative. 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016. 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016. 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
3. Increase funds for enrollment growth and training and experience at the Georgia Military College Preparatory School.
4. Eliminate one-time funds for the design of the Jenkins Hall renovation. Total Change

43,516,661 3,725,725 538,100
(1,375,000) $101,553,169
$57,236 $57,236
$10,255 $10,255
$81,470 (109,248)
158,191 (500,000) ($369,587)

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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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 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

$177,008
6,107 (21,253)
(1,275) $160,587

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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. Economic impact in dollars 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 faculty
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 2012 Actual $41,249,428
$34.86 184,558
1,391,432 284,731
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
1,376,972 188,114
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
2,327,409 220,643
9,570 $180.00
23,825 278
2,379
$7,975,043 34
8,418 $363,267,164 $857,310,508
$169,267 785
$1,526,768
59,205 $1,140,283

FY 2015 Actual $30,120,955
$30.69 192,360
2,856,112 154,544
5,400 $184.00
22,827 201
1,835
$8,583,581 43
9,092 $338,164,751 $798,068,812
$171,868 519
$1,796,642
60,427 $2,576,468

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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. Total number of veterinary cases
2. Average net income per 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

FY 2012 Actual
126 99.2%
43,529,545 13,176,228
9.9%

FY 2013 Actual
128 99.3%
39,394,201 12,662,590
10.7%

41,104
N/A 44
277
$3.00 $390,579.00
318,027 $1,797 60.5% 76.1%
$17,460,592
20,892 $36.98

74,220
N/A 38 48
$3.80 $392,080.00
314,565 $1,771 61.4% 78.5%
$15,549,308
22,575 $50.62

100.0% 22.8%
193,600 4,578,744

94.0% 23.0%
210,600 8,218,248

FY 2014 Actual
119 99.2%
39,001,826 13,224,365
11.2%
83,914
25,202,280 21
260
$2.57 $303,564.00
309,469 $1,700 60.4% 81.2%
$13,274,797
24,516 $66.82
97.0% 25.0%
198,300 8,291,441

FY 2015 Actual
112 99.1%
37,350,547 15,016,043
9.1%
97,257
23,014,323 36 20
$3.06 $380,000.00
312,936 $1,702 N/A N/A
$14,892,123
26,247 $69.81
100.0% 26.0%
221,100 8,648,339

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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 Research Alliance
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 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
0 316,048,723
1,143,276 2,502,542
28,297,463
35,204,489 26,567,053
8,401,787 6,104,447 4,902,458
5,831,295,553 2,569,841
12,664,827
$6,465,215,679
2,288,309
14,513,070
$16,801,379
$6,482,017,058
4,596,791,171 $4,596,791,171
1,885,225,887 0
$1,885,225,887

FY 2015 Expenditures
$81,151,254 5,960,364
64,108,406 18,155,284
784,693 13,289,602
5,431,070 0

FY 2016 Current Budget
$76,047,446 5,785,273
63,621,347 19,490,935
1,386,419 12,910,812
5,528,725 4,466,022

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$76,047,446

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$76,064,106

5,785,273

5,785,273

63,621,347

65,066,828

19,490,935

19,654,535

1,386,419

1,399,890

12,910,812

12,975,989

5,528,725

5,560,610

4,466,022

4,466,022

0 353,256,898
1,185,580 2,450,781

0 367,445,871
1,413,279 2,589,238

0 367,445,871
1,413,279 2,589,238

5,097,451 367,562,410
1,428,336 2,613,351

28,569,119

28,840,775

28,840,775

29,638,518

36,838,824 26,685,305

38,091,920 32,691,972

38,091,920 28,966,247

38,762,341 22,992,944

11,535,776 0
5,318,540

11,894,954 0
5,073,798

11,932,394 0
5,073,798

12,054,971 0
5,098,197

6,084,757,831 2,618,043

6,394,751,347 2,649,796

6,453,813,176 2,649,796

6,496,304,516 2,707,032

15,934,522

14,917,163

14,917,163

14,927,418

$6,758,031,892 $7,089,597,092 $7,144,970,636 $7,190,160,738

2,329,780 14,690,162

3,547,852 14,997,510

3,547,852 14,997,510

3,178,265 15,158,097

$17,019,942

$18,545,362

$18,545,362

$6,775,051,834 $7,108,142,454 $7,163,515,998

$18,336,362 $7,208,497,100

4,835,080,893 $4,835,080,893
1,939,970,941 0
$1,939,970,941

5,087,746,763 $5,087,746,763
2,020,148,533 247,158
$2,020,395,691

5,087,746,763 $5,087,746,763
2,075,522,077 247,158
$2,075,769,235

5,087,746,763 $5,087,746,763
2,120,750,337 0
$2,120,750,337

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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 Research Alliance State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Georgia Tech Research Institute State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Marine Institute State General Funds
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FY 2016 Current Budget
$2,020,148,533 247,158
$2,020,395,691 5,087,746,763
$5,087,746,763 $7,108,142,454
FY 2016 Current Budget
$38,494,527 37,552,919
$76,047,446
$5,785,273 $5,785,273
$32,287,418 31,333,929
$63,621,347
$8,590,935 10,900,000 $19,490,935
$810,431 575,988
$1,386,419
$2,660,386 10,250,426 $12,910,812
$4,646,252 882,473
$5,528,725
$4,466,022 $4,466,022
$0 $0
$5,694,440 361,751,431 $367,445,871
$926,998

Changes $100,601,804 (247,158)
$100,354,646 0
$0 $100,354,646

FY 2017 Recommendation
$2,120,750,337 0
$2,120,750,337 5,087,746,763
$5,087,746,763 $7,208,497,100

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$16,660 0
$16,660

$38,511,187 37,552,919
$76,064,106

$0

$5,785,273

$0

$5,785,273

$1,445,481 0
$1,445,481

$33,732,899 31,333,929
$65,066,828

$163,600 0
$163,600

$8,754,535 10,900,000 $19,654,535

$13,471 0
$13,471

$823,902 575,988
$1,399,890

$65,177 0
$65,177

$2,725,563 10,250,426 $12,975,989

$31,885 0
$31,885

$4,678,137 882,473
$5,560,610

$0

$4,466,022

$0

$4,466,022

$5,097,451 $5,097,451

$5,097,451 $5,097,451

$116,539 0
$116,539

$5,810,979 361,751,431 $367,562,410

$15,057

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Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 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 2016 Current Budget
486,281 $1,413,279
$1,243,709 1,345,529
$2,589,238
$28,840,775 $28,840,775
$32,869,520 5,222,400
$38,091,920
$32,444,814 247,158
$32,691,972
$11,894,954 $11,894,954
$1,273,178 3,800,620
$5,073,798
$1,795,857,875 4,598,893,472
$6,394,751,347
$2,649,796 $2,649,796
$417,163 14,500,000 $14,917,163
$3,547,852 $3,547,852
$14,997,510 $14,997,510

Changes 0
$15,057

FY 2017 Recommendation
486,281
$1,428,336

$24,113 0
$24,113

$1,267,822 1,345,529
$2,613,351

$797,743 $797,743

$29,638,518 $29,638,518

$670,421 0
$670,421

$33,539,941 5,222,400
$38,762,341

($9,451,870) (247,158)
($9,699,028)

$22,992,944 0
$22,992,944

$160,017 $160,017

$12,054,971 $12,054,971

$24,399 0
$24,399

$1,297,577 3,800,620
$5,098,197

$101,553,169 0
$101,553,169

$1,897,411,044 4,598,893,472
$6,496,304,516

$57,236 $57,236

$2,707,032 $2,707,032

$10,255 0
$10,255

$427,418 14,500,000 $14,927,418

($369,587) ($369,587)
$160,587 $160,587

$3,178,265 $3,178,265
$15,158,097 $15,158,097

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Department of Revenue
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

Since 1938, the Department of Revenue has been DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfibReilivteiensu,eandOrganization responsible for administering the state's tax laws, and collecting and processing state revenue. Additionally, the department is charged with enforcing laws and regulations pertaining to the control of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products, overseeing county property tax systems, and managing unclaimed property. Auditors, collectors, field representatives, and various specialists and administrative personnel work as authorized agents of the department's commissioner to carry out the Department of Revenue's responsibilities. In a typical year, these agents maintain and update millions of taxpayer accounts, and enforce compliance with numerous laws and regulations.
TAX ADMINISTRATION AND COLLECTION
The major taxes and fees collected by the department include Personal Income Taxes, General Sales and Use Taxes, Corporation Income and License Taxes, Selective Sales Taxes (Motor Fuels, Liquor, etc.), and Property Taxes.
In addition to collecting and processing state revenue, each year the department also collects taxes designated for local counties, schools, and municipalities. This includes a 1% sales tax in Fulton and DeKalb Counties that is used as dedicated revenue for the construction and operation of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA). Other 1% sales taxes designated for local entities are the Local Option Sales Tax, the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax,

the Homestead Local Option Sales Tax, and the Education Local Option Sales Tax.
ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO REGULATION
The department enforces all laws and regulations pertaining to the manufacture, possession, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages, and the possession, transportation, and sale of tobacco products within the state. The department's Industry Regulation program is comprised of a criminal investigative unit and an audit and operations unit. Agents assigned to the investigative unit carry out specialized investigations that focus on licensing and enforcement, and lend assistance to outside parties. The audit and operations staff conducts audits of manufacturers, shippers, and distributors of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products. In addition, they promote voluntary compliance with the state's alcoholic beverage and tobacco excise tax laws.
STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
The State Board of Equalization is attached to the Department of Revenue for administrative purposes only. The board appoints hearing officers that evaluate appeals by local governing authorities on issues relating to the Revenue Commissioner's disapproval of county tax digests.
AUTHORITY
Title 48, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

Commissioner

Deputy Commissioner

Office of Special Investigations

Legal Affairs and Tax Policy

Chief Financial Officer

Chief Tax Officer

Motor Vehicles

Local Government Services

Tax Compliance

Revenue Processing

Technology Support Services

Industry Regulation

Customer Service

Office of the Commissioner

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FY 2017 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 2016 Current Budget
$180,851,303 433,783
$181,285,086 251,507 567,580
$819,087 $182,104,173

Changes $2,485,588 0 $2,485,588 0 0 $0 $2,485,588

FY 2017 Recommendation
$183,336,891 433,783
$183,770,674 251,507 567,580
$819,087 $184,589,761

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
5. Redistribute funds to properly align budget to expenditures.
6. Transfer funds from the Technology Support Services program to properly reflect information technology expenses in the programs utilizing those systems.
7. Transfer nine positions and operating expenses for facilities and mailroom operations from the Office of Special Investigations program. Total Change

$285,794
7,621 5,094
3,119 1,641,502 3,301,898
641,413 $5,886,441

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

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. Transfer funds for the fraud detection and prevention contract to the Office of Special Investigations program. Total Change

($1,250,000) ($1,250,000)

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Industry Regulation Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption
of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products, and conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles. Recommended Change: 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016. 2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 4. Redistribute funds to properly align budget to expenditures. 5. Transfer funds from the Technology Support Services program to properly reflect information technology expenses in the programs utilizing those systems. 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Redistribute funds to properly align budget to expenditures. 5. Transfer funds from the Technology Support Services program to properly reflect information
technology expenses in the programs utilizing those systems. 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 to align budget with projected expenditures. Total Change
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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.

$123,247 3,286 4,681
820,155 70,975
$1,022,344
$96,158 2,565 2,797
(168,177) 38,622
($28,035)
($1,518,447) ($1,518,447)
$222,196

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2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Redistribute funds to properly align budget to expenditures. 5. Transfer funds from the Technology Support Services program to properly reflect information
technology expenses in the programs utilizing those systems. 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Redistribute funds to properly align budget to expenditures. 5. Transfer funds from the Technology Support Services program to properly reflect information
technology expenses in the programs utilizing those systems. 6. Transfer nine positions and operating expenses for facilities and mailroom operations to the
Administration program. 7. Transfer funds for the fraud detection and prevention contract from the Fraud Detection and
Prevention program. 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016. 2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 4. Redistribute funds to properly align budget to expenditures. 5. Transfer funds from the Technology Support Services program to properly reflect information technology expenses in the programs utilizing those systems. Total Change

5,925 9,563 9,552,397 3,381,869 $13,171,950
$110,142 2,938 2,561
1,280,261 42,186
(641,413) 1,250,000 $2,046,675
$168,711 4,499 6,424
(317,180) 1,806,857 $1,669,311

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FY 2017 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Redistribute funds to properly align budget to expenditures. 5. Transfer funds from the Technology Support Services program to properly reflect information
technology expenses in the programs utilizing those systems. 6. Increase funds for telecommunications to meet projected need.
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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016. 2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 4. Redistribute funds to properly align budget to expenditures. 5. Transfer funds from the Technology Support Services program to properly reflect information technology expenses in the programs utilizing those systems. Total Change
Taxpayer Services 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: State General Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016. 2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 4. Redistribute funds to properly align budget to expenditures.

$952,388 25,396 32,032
(2,026,593) 4,226,271 1,518,447
$4,727,941
$116,390 3,104 1,257
800,806 193,754 $1,115,311
$272,977 7,279 7,444
(224,954)

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5. Transfer funds from the Technology Support Services program to properly reflect information technology expenses in the programs utilizing those systems. Total Change
Other Changes 6. Reflect a change in the program name.
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. Redistribute funds to properly align budget to expenditures. 2. Transfer funds from the Technology Support Services program to properly reflect information
technology expenses in the programs utilizing those systems. Total Change

900,947 $963,693
Yes $0
($11,358,217) (13,963,379)
($25,321,596)

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Department of Revenue
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
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
Taxpayer Services 1. Number of in-bound calls
2. Percentage of inbound calls answered
3. Average call wait time (in seconds)

FY 2012 Actual
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%
1,019,827 73.0% 240

FY 2013 Actual
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%
776,201 84.0% 180

FY 2014 Actual
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%
956,110 72.7% 225

FY 2015 Actual
133 262 $29,072,520
89.0% 90.0% 3,686 2,873
$10,330,585 1,036
$681,314
$238 9,136,983
804,200 21,878
7,488,690 83.5%
157,623 26,167
$409,125,320 63,995 48.0%
906,108 80.0% 427

* 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 Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources 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 Taxpayer Services Technology Support Services SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2014 Expenditures
$7,523,354
40,252,251
2,500,000

FY 2015 Expenditures
$8,061,409
29,072,351
1,250,000

FY 2016 Current Budget
$8,113,036
14,072,351
1,250,000

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$13,697,849

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$13,999,477

14,072,351

14,072,351

1,250,000

0

6,977,353 6,078,511 13,624,322

7,158,761 6,064,164 11,072,887

6,419,856 4,873,457 13,011,424

7,310,986 4,743,902 13,011,424

7,442,200 4,845,422 11,492,977

22,259,075

25,283,731

19,566,913

32,501,179

32,738,863

3,826,819 13,247,008 51,762,491
2,986,775 14,096,392 24,610,189 $209,744,540 $209,744,540

4,249,411 12,786,481 52,862,051
3,052,307 13,568,554 31,850,836 $206,332,943 $206,332,943

3,955,313 13,613,917 54,826,522
3,127,866 13,951,922 25,321,596 $182,104,173 $182,104,173

4,636,347 15,103,594 57,026,200
4,122,426 14,627,915
0 $182,104,173 $182,104,173

6,001,988 15,283,228 59,554,463
4,243,177 14,915,615
0 $184,589,761 $184,589,761

755,900 5,584,237 $6,340,137 202,970,620
433,783 $203,404,403

3,115,296 11,460,432 $14,575,728 191,323,432
433,783 $191,757,215

819,087 0
$819,087 180,851,303
433,783 $181,285,086

819,087 0
$819,087 180,851,303
433,783 $181,285,086

819,087 0
$819,087 183,336,891
433,783 $183,770,674

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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
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
Tax Policy State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2016 Current Budget
$180,851,303 433,783
$181,285,086 251,507 567,580
$819,087 $182,104,173
FY 2016 Current Budget
$8,113,036 $8,113,036
$14,072,351 $14,072,351
$1,250,000 $1,250,000
$5,614,566 433,783 251,507 120,000
$6,419,856
$4,873,457 $4,873,457
$13,011,424 $13,011,424
$19,566,913 $19,566,913
$3,955,313 $3,955,313
$13,613,917 $13,613,917
$54,604,522 222,000
$54,826,522
$3,127,866 $3,127,866

Changes $2,485,588 0 $2,485,588 0 0 $0 $2,485,588

FY 2017 Recommendation
$183,336,891 433,783
$183,770,674 251,507 567,580
$819,087 $184,589,761

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$5,886,441 $5,886,441

$13,999,477 $13,999,477

$0

$14,072,351

$0

$14,072,351

($1,250,000)

$0

($1,250,000)

$0

$1,022,344 0 0 0
$1,022,344

$6,636,910 433,783 251,507 120,000
$7,442,200

($28,035) ($28,035)

$4,845,422 $4,845,422

($1,518,447) ($1,518,447)

$11,492,977 $11,492,977

$13,171,950 $13,171,950

$32,738,863 $32,738,863

$2,046,675 $2,046,675

$6,001,988 $6,001,988

$1,669,311 $1,669,311

$15,283,228 $15,283,228

$4,727,941 0
$4,727,941

$59,332,463 222,000
$59,554,463

$1,115,311 $1,115,311

$4,243,177 $4,243,177

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Taxpayer Services State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Technology Support Services State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

Department of Revenue
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2016 Current Budget
$13,726,342 225,580
$13,951,922
$25,321,596 $25,321,596

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$963,693 0
$963,693

$14,690,035 225,580
$14,915,615

($25,321,596)

$0

($25,321,596)

$0

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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 resolving 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 technology. The Administrative Procedures Section is

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 Investigations

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Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

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 2017 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 2017 Program Budgets
FY 2016 Current Budget
$24,476,790 $24,476,790
85,000 $85,000 4,723,849 $4,723,849 $29,285,639

Changes $409,697 $409,697 0 $0 0 $0 $409,697

FY 2017 Recommendation
$24,886,487 $24,886,487
85,000 $85,000 4,723,849 $4,723,849 $29,695,336

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

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Elections

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

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

$64,623
1,445 (10,335)
1,345 $57,078

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$69,092
1,545 $70,637

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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, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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

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, examination, investigation, and administrative enforcement actions.

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Total Change

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$78,619 1,758
(30,019) 3,796
$54,154
$193,027 4,317
(50,465) 2,603
$149,482
$16,187 362
$16,549
$7,408 464 15
$7,887
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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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016. 2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 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

$62,562
3,916 (14,272)
1,704 $53,910

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Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Corporations 1. Number of total corporation filings processed 2. Number of corporations call center calls
received 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 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

FY 2015 Actual
934,404 245,292
23.0% 6.3
299 6,136,218
42 2,414

Investigations 1. Number of completed investigations 2. Number of regular inspections 3. Fines collected

1,355 8,866 $1,434,482

1,087 12,907 $2,664,550

988 11,258 $1,754,200

895 11,334 $1,155,083

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 received
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 visitors to Commission sponsored
exhibits 2. Number of attendees at Commission events
3. Number of students accessing Holocaust trunks
Real Estate Commission 1. Percentage of all completed applications
processed within 5 business days of receipt

204,095 57,920 69
480,209 28.0% 5.9
$5,321,132 146 62
N/A 450 3,510
99.0%

192,446 56,255 93
491,107 44.0% 21.3
$252,016 95 73
16,212 1,558 1,542
98.0%

207,898 37,220 21
760,441 46.0% 13.7
$190,999 63 73
27,585 4,265 1,216
96.0%

191,881 52,151 20
390,042 29.0% 1.9
$2,600 19 56
16,917 4,489 582
98.0%

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

FY 2014 Expenditures
$4,769,283 10,445,180
0 5,855,728 7,855,223
773,345 $29,698,759
325,838
2,837,266 $3,163,104
$32,861,863
1,882,532 4,303,568 $6,186,100 26,675,763 $26,675,763

FY 2015 Expenditures
$6,618,405 5,504,334 0 5,984,920 8,088,163 790,288
$26,986,110

FY 2016 Current Budget
$4,718,558 5,504,670 2,784,729 3,319,322 8,964,128 718,528
$26,009,935

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$4,718,558

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$4,718,558

5,504,670

5,561,748

2,784,729

2,855,366

3,319,322

3,373,476

8,964,128

9,113,610

718,528

735,077

$26,009,935

$26,357,835

352,658
3,282,653 $3,635,311
$30,621,421
39,566 8,711,959 $8,751,525 21,869,896 $21,869,896

284,236
2,991,468 $3,275,704
$29,285,639
85,000 4,723,849 $4,808,849 24,476,790 $24,476,790

284,236
2,991,468 $3,275,704
$29,285,639
85,000 4,723,849 $4,808,849 24,476,790 $24,476,790

292,123
3,045,378 $3,337,501
$29,695,336
85,000 4,723,849 $4,808,849 24,886,487 $24,886,487

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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
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 2016 Current Budget
$24,476,790 $24,476,790
85,000 $85,000 4,723,849 $4,723,849 $29,285,639
FY 2016 Current Budget
$943,462 3,775,096 $4,718,558
$5,369,670 85,000 50,000
$5,504,670
$2,784,729 $2,784,729
$3,304,322 15,000
$3,319,322
$8,150,375 813,753
$8,964,128
$668,528 50,000
$718,528
$264,236 20,000
$284,236
$2,991,468 $2,991,468

Changes $409,697 $409,697 0 $0 0 $0 $409,697

FY 2017 Recommendation
$24,886,487 $24,886,487
85,000 $85,000 4,723,849 $4,723,849 $29,695,336

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$0

$943,462

0

3,775,096

$0

$4,718,558

$57,078 0 0
$57,078

$5,426,748 85,000 50,000
$5,561,748

$70,637 $70,637

$2,855,366 $2,855,366

$54,154 0
$54,154

$3,358,476 15,000
$3,373,476

$149,482 0
$149,482

$8,299,857 813,753
$9,113,610

$16,549 0
$16,549

$685,077 50,000
$735,077

$7,887 0
$7,887
$53,910 $53,910

$272,123 20,000
$292,123
$3,045,378 $3,045,378

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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 2015, the Commission disbursed over $573 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 2015, the Authority disbursed over $45 million in state general funds and agency revenues

to more than 49,000 students. In addition, $19 million in lottery funds were disbursed as Low Interest Loans to more than 3,900 students.
The Authority has the responsibility of performing all management, supervisory, clerical, and administrative functions required by the Corporation and the Commission. The Authority also provides administrative and operational support services at no cost to the state for the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (NPEC), which is attached for administrative purposes.
ATTACHED AGENCY
The Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (NPEC), a state regulatory agency, serves Georgia citizens by authorizing and regulating the operation of nonpublic, proprietary postsecondary colleges and schools. NPEC's primary mission is to ensure that each authorized nonpublic college or school doing business in Georgia is educationally sound and financially stable.
Additionally, NPEC oversees the management of the Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund (TGTF), which is designed to provide reimbursement or teach out arrangements for students who are attending institutions that close.
AUTHORITY
Official Code of Georgia Annotated 20-3-230 et seq., 203-250 et seq., 20-3-260 et seq., and 20-3-310 et seq.

Attached for Administrative Purposes Only Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Board of Commissioners
President

Executive VP and CFO

Accounting

Loan Servicing

Enterprise Security
Strategic Research
Information Technology

Regulatory Management
Project Management Office

Executive VP and COO

Student and School Services

Student Aid Services

General Counsel and External
Compliance, and Procurement

529 Plan Marketing

Human Resources and Facilities

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FY 2017 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Lottery Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2016 Current Budget
$60,685,247 656,476,828 $717,162,075
38,650 $38,650 1,313,673 $1,313,673 $718,514,398

Changes $31,524,599 59,228,045 $90,752,644 0 $0 (713,673) ($713,673) $90,038,971

FY 2017 Recommendation
$92,209,846 715,704,873 $807,914,719
38,650 $38,650 600,000 $600,000 $808,553,369

Engineer Scholarship Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forgivable loans to Georgia residents who are
engineering students and retain those students as engineers in the State. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to meet the projected need.
Total Change

$31,500 $31,500

Georgia Military College Scholarship Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend
Georgia Military College, thereby strengthening Georgia's National Guard with their membership.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

HERO Scholarship
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S. Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses and children of such members.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2016. 2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$99,776
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4. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. Total Change
Other Changes 5. Reduce funds to reflect a decrease in other funds. (Total Funds: ($230,950))
Total Change
HOPE GED Purpose: The purpose of this program is to encourage Georgia's General Educational Development (GED)
recipients to pursue education beyond the high school level at an eligible postsecondary institution located in Georgia. Recommended Change: Other Changes 1. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. 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. Utilize existing funds of $751,998 for the Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant to include
Industrial Maintenance certificate and diploma programs. 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:
1. No change. Total Change
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 funds to meet the projected need for the HOPE Scholarship - Public Schools. 2. Increase funds to meet the projected need for Zell Miller Scholarship students attending public
postsecondary institutions. Total Change

1,166 $110,236
Yes $0
Yes $0
Yes $0
$0 $0
$53,792,472 5,325,337
$59,117,809

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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 or technical 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. 20-3400.2(e.1).

Recommended Change:

1. No change. Total Change

Move on When Ready 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:
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

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.
2. Replace other funds with state funds. (Total Funds: $0)
Total Change

North Georgia ROTC Grants Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia residents with non-repayable financial
assistance to attend North Georgia College and State University and to participate in the Reserve Officers Training Corps program. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

$0 $0
$29,426,180 $29,426,180
Yes $0
$729,572 482,723
$1,212,295
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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:

1. No change. Total Change

REACH Georgia Scholarship Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide needs-based scholarships to selected students
participating in the REACH Georgia mentorship and scholarship program, which encourages and supports academically promising middle and high school students in their educational pursuits. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds to add additional school systems and to establish a pilot program for youth in foster care. Total Change

Tuition Equalization Grants Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the private segment of higher education in Georgia
by providing non-repayable grant aid to Georgia residents who attend eligible private postsecondary institutions. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize private postsecondary schools in Georgia; provide
transcripts for students who attended schools that closed; and resolve complaints. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Increase funds for personal services.
Total Change

$0 $0
$750,000 $750,000
$0 $0
$23,033 1,441
80,150 $104,624

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Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Engineer Scholarship 1. Number of students obtaining 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 HOPE GED
grant 2. Percentage of issued HOPE GED vouchers
redeemed
HOPE Grant 1. Number of HOPE Grant awards disbursed
2. Average dollar amount per HOPE Grant award
3. Number of students receiving the HOPE Grant
4. Number of Zell Miller Grant awards disbursed
5. Number of Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant awards disbursed
HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools 1. Number of awards disbursed
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 disbursed
2. Average dollar amount per award
3. Number of public school students receiving the HOPE scholarship
4. Number of public school students receiving the Zell Miller Scholarship
Low Interest Loans 1. Average dollar amount of loan
2. Number of students obtaining Low Interest Loans
3. Percentage of students receiving loans who are also eligible to receive the Federal Pell Grant

FY 2012 Actual
172 40.0%
74
462
836,053 96,000
3,877 41.0%
166,268 $559.51
98,790 N/A N/A
25,986 12,705
1,528
189,407 $1,729.52
92,043 10,809
$6,093.00 2,703 N/A

FY 2013 Actual
204 33.0%
82
416
894,524 97,420
3,666 24.0%
136,489 $527.00
85,228 N/A N/A
23,329 11,338
1,662
173,179 $1,748.00
84,298 12,575
$6,273.00 3,299 72.0%

FY 2014 Actual
238 33.0%
84
384
939,250 112,151
3,510 27.0%
133,167 $549.00
81,318 N/A
9,462
22,716 11,075
1,769
171,248 $1,826.00
83,684 14,031
$6,449.00 3,324 84.0%

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FY 2015 Actual
285 32.0%
78 387
794,572 124,974
1,613 53.0%
102,261 $537.00
67,090 21,357 19,894
22,590 10,927
1,792
173,789 $1,897.00
84,707 15,768
$6,874.00 3,939 81.0%
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Move on When Ready 1. Number of awards disbursed
2. Average dollar amount per award
3. Number of semester credit hours
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 2012 Actual
9,030 $1,006.00
55,478 132 488
30
$302.00 34,903
82.0% 100

FY 2013 Actual
12,474 $802.00
76,490 133 478
32
$301.00 33,279
83.0% 78

FY 2014 Actual
17,322 $775.00 104,934
143 527
27
$302.00 31,843
82.0% 81

FY 2015 Actual
24,651 $775.00 145,757
158 534
27
$305.00 30,226
83.0% 81

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Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources 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
Move on When Ready
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 2014 Expenditures
$785,250 1,094,862
800,000 9,202,229 1,739,590 77,679,742 41,910,924
411,941,561
20,000,000 0
14,822,241 2,000,000
875,000 376,761
0 21,119,952 $604,348,112
1,051,476
$1,051,476
$605,399,588
214,228 191,258 2,104,889 $2,510,375 561,230,661 41,658,552 $602,889,213

FY 2015 Expenditures
$924,000
1,162,611

FY 2016 Current Budget
$1,029,000
1,203,240

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$1,060,500

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$1,060,500

1,203,240

1,203,240

800,000 8,388,884
796,580 83,035,685 42,960,440

800,000 9,079,400 1,930,296 109,059,989 47,916,330

800,000 8,848,450 1,930,296 109,059,989 47,916,330

800,000 8,958,686 1,930,296 109,059,989 47,916,330

446,568,810

463,360,413

522,478,222

522,478,222

19,000,000 10,000,000

27,000,000 0

27,000,000 0

27,000,000 0

18,503,779 2,240,940

28,892,039 2,308,168

58,318,219 3,087,531

58,318,219 3,037,740

1,237,500 376,761
2,000,000 21,119,952 $659,115,942

1,237,500 600,000
2,000,000 21,224,952 $717,641,327

1,237,500 600,000
2,750,000 22,762,344 $809,052,621

1,237,500 600,000
2,750,000 21,224,952 $807,575,674

993,498 $993,498 $660,109,440

873,071 $873,071 $718,514,398

873,071 $873,071 $809,925,692

194,585 32,238
4,073,524 $4,300,347 600,425,499 55,383,594 $655,809,093

38,650 0
1,313,673 $1,352,323 656,476,828 60,685,247 $717,162,075

38,650 0
600,000 $638,650 715,594,637 93,692,405 $809,287,042

977,695
$977,695
$808,553,369
38,650 0
600,000 $638,650 715,704,873 92,209,846 $807,914,719

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Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Lottery Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
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 Federal Funds Not Itemized 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 State General Funds Lottery Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Move on When Ready State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
North Ga. Military Scholarship Grants State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2016 Current Budget
$60,685,247 656,476,828 $717,162,075
38,650 $38,650 1,313,673 $1,313,673 $718,514,398
FY 2016 Current Budget
$1,029,000 $1,029,000
$1,203,240 $1,203,240
$800,000 $800,000
$8,209,800 38,650
830,950 $9,079,400
$1,930,296 $1,930,296
$109,059,989 $109,059,989
$47,916,330 $47,916,330
$463,360,413 $463,360,413
$1,000,000 26,000,000 $27,000,000
$28,892,039 $28,892,039
$1,825,445 482,723
$2,308,168

Changes $31,524,599 59,228,045 $90,752,644 0 $0 (713,673) ($713,673) $90,038,971

FY 2017 Recommendation
$92,209,846 715,704,873 $807,914,719
38,650 $38,650 600,000 $600,000 $808,553,369

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$31,500 $31,500

$1,060,500 $1,060,500

$0

$1,203,240

$0

$1,203,240

$0

$800,000

$0

$800,000

$110,236 0
(230,950) ($120,714)

$8,320,036 38,650
600,000 $8,958,686

$0

$1,930,296

$0

$1,930,296

$0

$109,059,989

$0

$109,059,989

$0

$47,916,330

$0

$47,916,330

$59,117,809 $59,117,809

$522,478,222 $522,478,222

$0

$1,000,000

0

26,000,000

$0

$27,000,000

$29,426,180 $29,426,180

$58,318,219 $58,318,219

$1,212,295 (482,723) $729,572

$3,037,740 0
$3,037,740

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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 2016 Current Budget
$1,237,500 $1,237,500
$600,000 $600,000
$2,000,000 $2,000,000
$21,224,952 $21,224,952
$873,071 $873,071

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$0

$1,237,500

$0

$1,237,500

$0

$600,000

$0

$600,000

$750,000 $750,000

$2,750,000 $2,750,000

$0

$21,224,952

$0

$21,224,952

$104,624 $104,624

$977,695 $977,695

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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
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Teachers Retirement System
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 2017 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Teachers Retirement System
FY 2017 Program Budgets

FY 2016 Current Budget
$317,000 $317,000 36,002,746 $36,002,746 $36,319,746

Changes ($52,000) ($52,000) 419,100 $419,100 $367,100

FY 2017 Recommendation
$265,000 $265,000 36,421,846 $36,421,846 $36,686,846

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

($52,000) ($52,000)

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 computer equipment ($780,000), telecommunications ($4,800), and regular

Yes

operating expenses ($7,800). (Total Funds: $792,600)

2. Reduce other funds for contractual services ($119,000) and computer charges ($254,500). (Total Funds:

Yes

($373,500))

Total Change

$0

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Teachers Retirement System
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Local/Floor COLA 1. Percentage of on-time payments made to
retirees 2. 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 2012 Actual
100.0% $784.00
97,323 90.0% $3,278

FY 2013 Actual
100.0% $791.00
101,139 85.0% $3,548

FY 2014 Actual
100.0% $754.00
108,100 85.0% $3,764

FY 2015 Actual
100.0% $770.00
113,066 95.5% $3,997

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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 2014 Expenditures
$432,123
30,552,233
$30,984,356
$30,984,356

FY 2015 Expenditures
$321,492
32,249,538
$32,571,030
$32,571,030

FY 2016 Current Budget
$317,000
36,002,746
$36,319,746
$36,319,746

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$265,000

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$265,000

36,421,846

36,421,846

$36,686,846

$36,686,846

$36,686,846

$36,686,846

30,552,233 $30,552,233
432,123 $432,123

32,249,538 $32,249,538
321,492 $321,492

36,002,746 $36,002,746
317,000 $317,000

36,421,846 $36,421,846
265,000 $265,000

36,421,846 $36,421,846
265,000 $265,000

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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 2016 Current Budget
$317,000 $317,000 36,002,746 $36,002,746 $36,319,746
FY 2016 Current Budget
$317,000 $317,000
$36,002,746 $36,002,746

Changes ($52,000) ($52,000) 419,100 $419,100 $367,100

FY 2017 Recommendation
$265,000 $265,000 36,421,846 $36,421,846 $36,686,846

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

($52,000) ($52,000)

$265,000 $265,000

$419,100 $419,100

$36,421,846 $36,421,846

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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 22 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 136,000 students annually and produced nearly 32,000 graduates last year.
ADULT EDUCATION
The Adult Education program, through its network of 31 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

Chief Operating Officer

Technical College System
Presidents

Deputy Commissioner

Chief Academic Officer

General Counsel

Adult Education

Economic Development

Technical Education

External Affairs and
Facilities Management

Data, Planning and Research

Administrative Services

Military Affairs

Communications

Stewardship and Development

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Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

ADMINISTRATION
The Administration program fulfills overall administrative roles for the central office and the 22 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.

Technical College System of Georgia

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Technical College System of Georgia
FY 2017 Program Budgets

FY 2017 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Child Care and Development Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2016 Current Budget
$339,934,441 $339,934,441
2,221,675 79,470,279 $81,691,954 359,753,803 $359,753,803 $781,380,198

Changes $11,466,288 $11,466,288 0 0 $0 0 $0 $11,466,288

FY 2017 Recommendation
$351,400,729 $351,400,729
2,221,675 79,470,279 $81,691,954 359,753,803 $359,753,803 $792,846,486

Adult Education

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic reading, writing, computation, speaking, listening, and technology skills; to provide secondary instruction to adults without a high school diploma; and to provide oversight of GED preparation, testing, and the processing of diplomas and transcripts.

Recommended Change:

State General Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Transfer funds for 20 additional full-time adult education instructors from the Technical Education program and utilize existing funds to shift 30 part-time instructors to full-time to reach 50 additional full-time instructors.
Total Change

Other Changes 5. Utilize existing funds to provide GED and educational opportunities for inmates in county correctional
facilities.
Total Change

$367,538 13,386 789
1,208,620
$1,590,333
Yes $0

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statewide administrative services to support the state
workforce development efforts undertaken by the department through its associated programs and institutions. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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

$219,324
2,968 (3,876)
7,036 $225,452

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Technical College System of Georgia
FY 2017 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

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

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

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 formula growth based on a 1.7% increase in square footage.

6. Transfer funds for 20 additional full-time adult education instructors to the Adult Education program.

7. Provide one-time funds for equipment at the Military Academic and Training Center.

Total Change

Other Changes 8. Utilize existing funds to provide vocational education opportunities for inmates in county correctional
facilities.
Total Change

$233,802 3,130
(4,048) 1,293
$234,177
$8,030,740 272,023 80,563 162,240 891,484
(1,208,620) 1,187,896
$9,416,326 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 with 12 hours and at least one vocational course in their enrollment history 2. Technical education retention rate
3. Total enrollment in credit programs
4. Number of students that graduated in Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant programs
5. Percentage of total credit hours that are associated with dual enrollment programs

FY 2012 Actual
60,235 5.0%
64.0%
$1,137

FY 2013 Actual
55,747 4.6%
72.0%
$1,205

101 $23.88
161 8,622 57,993 $18,568 2,844
56.0%
65.3% 156,800
N/A
2.5%

105 $23.60
133 9,431 60,155 $16,844 2,932
61.0%
62.2% 151,150
N/A
3.8%

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
3,049 4.9%

FY 2015 Actual
44,225 3.7%
65.1% $1,024
120 $23.91
115 8,509 73,536 $24,002 3,682
65.9%
64.0% 135,786
9,176 7.3%

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Technical College System of Georgia

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 2014 Expenditures
$36,151,270
8,862,212
20,108,350

FY 2015 Expenditures
$37,567,567
8,652,782
19,568,754

FY 2016 Current Budget
$40,302,299
8,920,107
22,028,077

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$40,302,299

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$41,892,632

8,920,107

9,145,559

22,028,077

22,262,254

606,200,977 $671,322,809 $671,322,809

632,150,153 $697,939,256 $697,939,256

710,129,715 $781,380,198 $781,380,198

711,566,040 $782,816,523 $782,816,523

719,546,041 $792,846,486 $792,846,486

61,416,088 841,440
295,242,431 $357,499,959
313,822,850 $313,822,850

64,321,452 0
301,857,746 $366,179,198
331,760,058 $331,760,058

81,691,954 0
359,753,803 $441,445,757
339,934,441 $339,934,441

81,691,954 0
359,753,803 $441,445,757
341,370,766 $341,370,766

81,691,954 0
359,753,803 $441,445,757
351,400,729 $351,400,729

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Technical College System of Georgia
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Child Care and Development Block Grant 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 Child Care and Development Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2016 Current Budget
$339,934,441 $339,934,441
2,221,675 79,470,279 $81,691,954 359,753,803 $359,753,803 $781,380,198
FY 2016 Current Budget
$14,492,443 19,324,577 6,485,279
$40,302,299
$8,719,592 200,515
$8,920,107
$13,060,226 171,029
8,796,822 $22,028,077
$303,662,180 2,221,675
59,974,673 344,271,187 $710,129,715

Changes $11,466,288 $11,466,288 0 0 $0 0 $0 $11,466,288

FY 2017 Recommendation
$351,400,729 $351,400,729
2,221,675 79,470,279 $81,691,954 359,753,803 $359,753,803 $792,846,486

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$1,590,333 0 0
$1,590,333

$16,082,776 19,324,577 6,485,279
$41,892,632

$225,452 0
$225,452

$8,945,044 200,515
$9,145,559

$234,177 0 0
$234,177

$13,294,403 171,029
8,796,822 $22,262,254

$9,416,326 0 0 0
$9,416,326

$313,078,506 2,221,675
59,974,673 344,271,187 $719,546,041

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Department of Transportation

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 supervising major reconstruction and resurfacing or rehabilitation projects; 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
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 of the Intermodal program 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.
The State Road and Tollway Authority operates tolled transportation facilities within the state and acts as the transportation financing arm for the state.
The Georgia Rail Passenger Authority constructs, finances, operates, and develops rail passenger services and other public transportation projects.
AUTHORITY
Titles 6 and 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Transportation

Department of Transportation
FY 2017 Program Budgets

FY 2017 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 2016 Current Budget
$23,960,710 866,576,514 $890,537,224 1,526,284,941
66,861,369 $1,593,146,310
93,537,703 $93,537,703 $2,577,221,237

Changes $30,516,880 793,487,486
$824,004,366 0

FY 2017 Recommendation
$54,477,590 1,660,064,000 $1,714,541,590 1,526,284,941

0 $0
0 $0 $824,004,366

66,861,369 $1,593,146,310
93,537,703 $93,537,703 $3,401,225,603

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. Consolidate the Capital Construction Projects program into the Capital Projects program and transfer
funds and any associated prior year motor fuel funds. (Total Funds: ($1,203,791,919)) Total Change

($223,238,790) ($223,238,790)

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. Consolidate the Capital Maintenance Projects program into the Capital Projects program and transfer
funds and any associated prior year motor fuel funds. (Total Funds: ($225,052,363)) Total Change

($41,483,404) ($41,483,404)

Capital Projects

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Capital Outlay road construction, maintenance, and enhancement projects on local and state road systems and to provide technical and financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

Recommended Change:

Motor Fuel Funds 1. Increase funds to recognize additional revenue from HB 170 (2015 Session) for capital projects.

2. Consolidate the Capital Construction Projects, Capital Maintenance Projects, and Local Roads Assistance Administration programs into the Capital Projects program. (Total Funds: $1,525,441,893)
Total Change

$543,119,831 269,068,655
$812,188,486

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Department of Transportation
FY 2017 Program Budgets

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, 2016.
2. Increase funds to recognize additional revenue from HB 170 (2015 Session) for construction administration.
Total Change

Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, and traffic data
in accordance with state and federal law in order to provide current and accurate information for planning and public awareness needs. Recommended Change:
Motor Fuel Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2016. 2. Transfer funds to the Departmental Administration program to align budget to expenditures.
Total Change

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to plan, construct, maintain, and improve the state's roads and
bridges and to 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, 2016.
2. Increase funds to recognize additional revenue from HB 170 (2015 Session) for departmental administration.
3. Transfer funds from the Planning ($750,000) and Data Collection, Compliance, and Reporting ($1,000,000) programs to align budget to expenditures.
Total Change

$1,974,916 12,593,486 $14,568,402
$12,363 (1,000,000) ($987,637)
$1,006,251 8,457,398 1,750,000
$11,213,649

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Department of Transportation

Department of Transportation
FY 2017 Program Budgets
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, 2016. 2. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 3. Increase funds for Airport Aid grants based on projected revenues resulting from HB 170 (2015 Session). 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: Motor Fuel Funds 1. Increase funds to recognize additional revenue from HB 170 (2015 Session) for Local Maintenance and Improvement grants. Total Change
Local Road Assistance Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide technical and financial assistance to local
governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges. Recommended Change:
Motor Fuel Funds 1. Consolidate the Local Road Assistance Administration program into the Capital Projects program and
transfer funds and any associated prior year motor fuel funds. (Total Funds: ($96,597,611)) 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. Increase funds to recognize additional revenue from HB 170 (2015 Session) for planning. 2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016. 3. Transfer funds to the Departmental Administration program to align budget to expenditures. Total Change

$51,887 7,416
1,538,556 $1,597,859
$41,092,234 $41,092,234
($4,346,461) ($4,346,461)
$224,432 24,940
(750,000) ($500,628)

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Department of Transportation
FY 2017 Program Budgets

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, 2016.
2. Increase funds to recognize additional revenue from HB 170 (2015 Session) for routine maintenance.

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, 2016.
2. Increase funds to recognize additional revenue from HB 170 (2015 Session) for traffic management, traffic engineering, and signals.
Total Change

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund debt service payments and other finance instruments
and for operations. Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Replace motor fuel funds with state funds. (Total Funds: $0)
2. Increase funds for debt service.
Total Change
Motor Fuel Funds 3. Replace motor fuel funds with state funds. (Total Funds: $0)
Total Change

$2,763,168 204,743,644 $207,506,812
$438,527 3,752,483 $4,191,010
$26,716,187 2,202,834
$28,919,021 ($26,716,187) ($26,716,187)

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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 interstate miles meeting GDOT
maintenance standards (90% goal) 2. Percentage of state-owned non-interstate
road miles meeting GDOT maintenance standards (90% goal) 3. Percentage of state-owned bridges meeting GDOT maintenance standards (85% goal)
Construction Administration 1. Percentage of Right of Way (ROW) authorized
on schedule per the approved State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) as initially approved 2. Percentage of Construction authorized on schedule per the approved STIP as initially approved 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 2012 Actual
71.0%
97.3% 41.70
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% 39.00
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% 37.30
74.0% 73.0% 86.0%
58.0%
69.0% 96.8%
35.8% 100.0%
85.0% 187 38
91.0%
$2,178,795
567 98.7%

FY 2015 Actual
63.0%
93.0% 43.57
80.0% 73.0% 89.0%
29.0%
63.0% 102.1%
7.9% 100.0%
82.0% 138 99
38.0%
$9,899,954
544 97.6%

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Department of Transportation
Performance Measures

Local Road Assistance Administration
1. Percentage of off-system projects in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program authorized to construction in the year programmed
2. Percentage of local let road and bridge construction projects completed on schedule
Traffic Management and Control
1. Number of Highway Emergency Response Operator (HERO) motor assists
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 2012 Actual
67.0% 94.6% 119,839
100.0%
2 100.0%

FY 2013 Actual
56.0% 73.3% 109,880
100.0%
2 100.0%

FY 2014 Actual
86.0% 42.9% 104,323
100.0%
2 100.0%

FY 2015 Actual
70.2% 18.2% 105,420
100.0%
2 100.0%

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Department of Transportation
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Capital Construction Projects
Capital Maintenance Projects
Capital Projects
Construction Administration
Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting
Departmental Administration
Intermodal
Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants
Local Road Assistance Administration
Planning
Routine Maintenance
Traffic Management and Control
SUBTOTAL (Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Payments to State Road and
Tollway Authority SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED
AGENCIES) Total Funds Less: Federal Funds
Federal Recovery Funds
Other Funds
Prior Year State Funds SUBTOTAL Motor Fuel Funds
State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2014 Expenditures
$1,393,786,792 219,073,198 0 134,768,295 12,858,602
59,277,975 76,290,457 128,795,379
105,191,567
16,751,860 223,867,907
94,256,754
$2,464,918,786
243,134,602
$243,134,602
$2,708,053,388
1,557,013,835 2,390,888
181,013,517 153,869,326 $1,894,287,566 806,503,584
7,262,238 $813,765,822

FY 2015 Expenditures
$1,232,489,892
119,045,073
0
142,525,503
7,301,780

FY 2016 Current Budget
$1,203,791,919
225,052,363
0
155,230,763
13,390,860

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$0

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$0

0

0

2,068,561,724

2,068,561,724

156,917,987

169,799,165

12,157,860

12,403,223

58,561,190 103,105,012 127,983,622

67,737,321 83,964,772 124,470,000

70,749,321 85,503,328 165,562,234

78,950,970 85,562,631 165,562,234

94,323,974

96,597,611

0

0

15,388,036 229,307,808
89,771,827

16,954,182 246,504,795
93,516,627

16,204,182 446,759,795
93,902,627

16,453,554 454,011,607
97,707,637

$2,219,803,717 $2,327,211,213 $3,116,319,058 $3,149,012,745

247,994,653

250,010,024

260,133,669

$247,994,653

$250,010,024

$260,133,669

$2,467,798,370 $2,577,221,237 $3,376,452,727

252,212,858 $252,212,858 $3,401,225,603

1,139,043,963 3,569,309
286,841,726 236,497,295 $1,665,952,293 786,961,699
14,884,378 $801,846,077

1,593,146,310 0
93,537,703 0
$1,686,684,013 866,576,514 23,960,710
$890,537,224

1,593,146,310 0
89,566,703 0
$1,682,713,013 1,655,622,344 38,117,370
$1,693,739,714

1,593,146,310 0
93,537,703 0
$1,686,684,013 1,660,064,000 54,477,590
$1,714,541,590

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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
Capital 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

FY 2016 Current Budget
$23,960,710 866,576,514 $890,537,224 1,526,284,941
66,861,369 $1,593,146,310
93,537,703 $93,537,703 $2,577,221,237

Changes $30,516,880 793,487,486
$824,004,366 0

FY 2017 Recommendation
$54,477,590 1,660,064,000 $1,714,541,590 1,526,284,941

0 $0
0 $0 $824,004,366

66,861,369 $1,593,146,310
93,537,703 $93,537,703 $3,401,225,603

FY 2016 Current Budget
$223,238,790 925,252,699
55,300,430 $1,203,791,919
$41,483,404 183,218,385
350,574 $225,052,363
$0 0
0 $0
$82,124,154 68,642,990
4,463,619 $155,230,763
$2,825,346 10,270,257
295,257 $13,390,860
$55,760,528 10,839,823
1,136,970 $67,737,321

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

($223,238,790)

$0

(925,252,699)

0

(55,300,430)

0

($1,203,791,919)

$0

($41,483,404)

$0

(183,218,385)

0

(350,574)

0

($225,052,363)

$0

$812,188,486 1,200,127,001
56,246,237 $2,068,561,724

$812,188,486 1,200,127,001
56,246,237 $2,068,561,724

$14,568,402 0
0 $14,568,402

$96,692,556 68,642,990
4,463,619 $169,799,165

($987,637) 0
0 ($987,637)

$1,837,709 10,270,257
295,257 $12,403,223

$11,213,649 0
0 $11,213,649

$66,974,177 10,839,823
1,136,970 $78,950,970

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Department of Transportation
Program Budget Financial Summary

Intermodal State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
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
State General Funds Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and
Construction TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2016 Current Budget
$16,321,171 66,861,369 782,232
$83,964,772
$124,470,000 $124,470,000
$4,346,461 91,655,917
595,233 $96,597,611
$2,270,378 14,683,804
$16,954,182
$216,339,439 25,086,452
5,078,904 $246,504,795
$21,871,601 46,110,542
25,534,484 $93,516,627
$7,639,539 91,846,413 150,524,072
$250,010,024

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$1,597,859 0 0
$1,597,859

$17,919,030 66,861,369 782,232
$85,562,631

$41,092,234 $41,092,234

$165,562,234 $165,562,234

($4,346,461)

$0

(91,655,917)

0

(595,233)

0

($96,597,611)

$0

($500,628) 0
($500,628)

$1,769,750 14,683,804
$16,453,554

$207,506,812 0
0 $207,506,812

$423,846,251 25,086,452
5,078,904 $454,011,607

$4,191,010 0
0 $4,191,010

$26,062,611 46,110,542
25,534,484 $97,707,637

$28,919,021 (26,716,187)
0
$2,202,834

$36,558,560 65,130,226
150,524,072
$252,212,858

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Department of Veterans Service
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

The Department of Veterans Service serves more than DRoelpeas,rtRmesepnotnosfiVbeiltiteireasn,asnSderOvircgeanization 752,000 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 Augusta University 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 program. In addition to approving these institutions, the

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Department of Veterans Service
Roles, Responsibilities, and Organization

Department of Veterans Service also inspects them regularly to ensure that all criteria for continued approval are met. This function is 100% federally funded and is staffed with eight employees.
GOVERNING AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The seven-member Veterans Service Board appointed by the Governor, and confirmed by the Senate, governs the

Department of Veterans Service. The day-to-day operation of the department is the responsibility of a Commissioner who is appointed by the Board for a four-year term.
AUTHORITY
Article IV, Section V, Paragraph I, The Constitution of the State of Georgia; Title 38 Chapter 4, Official Code of Georgia Annotated; Chapter 36, Title 38, United States Code.

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FY 2017 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 2017 Program Budgets

FY 2016 Current Budget
$20,812,317 $20,812,317
14,855,830 $14,855,830
3,131,422 $3,131,422 $38,799,569

Changes $523,971 $523,971 (121,270)
($121,270) (27,303)
($27,303) $375,398

FY 2017 Recommendation
$21,336,288 $21,336,288
14,734,560 $14,734,560
3,104,119 $3,104,119 $39,174,967

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
5. Reflect an adjustment in payroll shared services billings.
Total Change

$20,316
376 5,065
(172) 2,855 $28,440

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:
State General Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2016. 2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change
Other Changes 4. Transfer federal funds from the Veterans Benefits program to reflect projected expenditures. (Total
Funds: $750,000) Total Change

$7,455 138
1,858 $9,451
Yes $0

Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war
veterans. Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2016.

$392,100

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Department of Veterans Service
FY 2017 Program Budgets

2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Transfer funds for two veterans field service officers to the Veterans Benefits program. (Total Funds: ($242,540)) Total Change
Other Changes 4. Transfer other funds from the Veterans Benefits program to reflect projected expenditures. (Total
Funds: $750,000) 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:

State General Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives
effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Transfer funds for two veterans field service officers from the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes program.
Total Change

Other Changes
5. Transfer federal funds to the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery program to reflect projected expenditures. (Total Funds: ($750,000))
6. Transfer other funds to the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home program to reflect projected expenditures. (Total Funds: ($750,000))
Total Change

2,497 (93,967) $300,630
Yes $0
$72,159 1,337
17,987 93,967 $185,450
Yes Yes $0

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Department of Veterans Service
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Administration 1. Number of payments processed
2. Percentage of payments processed electronically
3. Agency turnover rate
Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery 1. Total interments per year
2. State cost per interment
3. Percentage of graves marked timely (Veterans Affairs standard 95% in 60 days or less)
Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes 1. Average daily census - Milledgeville
2. Average daily census - Augusta
3. Cost per Veteran Patient Day - Milledgeville
4. Cost per Veteran Patient Day - Augusta
Veterans Benefits 1. Total veterans compensation and pension
dollars into Georgia (in millions per calendar year) 2. Number of schools and training establishments approved through the State Approving Agency 3. Number of veterans per Veterans Field Service Office 4. Number of appeals hearings (per calendar year)

FY 2012 Actual
2,161 56.0% 13.6%
304 $1,785.00
98.5%

FY 2013 Actual
2,129 69.0%
9.3%
401 $1,209.00
97.9%

234 164 $173.00 $171.00
$2,135
1,511
15,467 2,212

225 164 $191.00 $175.00
$2,090
1,563
15,220 2,826

FY 2014 Actual
2,200 70.0% 10.0%
342 $1,459.00
90.9%
221 156 $195.00 $191.00
$2,482
1,624
14,894 2,602

FY 2015 Actual
1,968 62.0% 11.0%
414 $1,340.00
100.0%
243 153 $206.00 $207.00
$3,004
1,654
14,762 2,716

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Department of Veterans Service

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 2014 Expenditures
$1,564,023
652,631

FY 2015 Expenditures
$1,758,811
674,462

FY 2016 Current Budget
$1,801,404
839,090

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$1,801,404

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$1,829,844

839,090

1,598,541

12,415,292

0

0

0

0

18,260,206

0

0

0

0

0

31,194,972

27,633,160

27,633,160

28,535,217

7,588,012 $40,480,164 $40,480,164

7,323,138 $40,951,383 $40,951,383

8,525,915 $38,799,569 $38,799,569

8,525,915 $38,799,569 $38,799,569

7,211,365 $39,174,967 $39,174,967

16,957,858 3,429,128
$20,386,986 20,093,178
$20,093,178

18,282,286 3,290,310
$21,572,596 19,378,787
$19,378,787

14,855,830 3,131,422
$17,987,252 20,812,317
$20,812,317

14,855,830 3,131,422
$17,987,252 20,812,317
$20,812,317

14,734,560 3,104,119
$17,838,679 21,336,288
$21,336,288

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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 2016 Current Budget
$20,812,317 $20,812,317
14,855,830 $14,855,830
3,131,422 $3,131,422 $38,799,569
FY 2016 Current Budget
$1,801,404 $1,801,404
$661,086 178,004
$839,090
$11,951,352 13,300,386 2,381,422
$27,633,160
$6,398,475 1,377,440 750,000
$8,525,915

Changes $523,971 $523,971 (121,270)
($121,270) (27,303)
($27,303) $375,398

FY 2017 Recommendation
$21,336,288 $21,336,288
14,734,560 $14,734,560
3,104,119 $3,104,119 $39,174,967

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$28,440 $28,440

$1,829,844 $1,829,844

$9,451 750,000 $759,451

$670,537 928,004
$1,598,541

$300,630 (121,270)
722,697 $902,057

$12,251,982 13,179,116 3,104,119
$28,535,217

$185,450 (750,000) (750,000) ($1,314,550)

$6,583,925 627,440 0
$7,211,365

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State Board of Workers' Compensation

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 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.

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State Board of Workers' Compensation

State Board of Workers' Compensation
FY 2017 Program Budgets

FY 2017 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2016 Current Budget
$22,318,356 $22,318,356
373,832 $373,832 $22,692,188

Changes ($1,592,281)
($1,592,281) 0
$0 ($1,592,281)

FY 2017 Recommendation
$20,726,075 $20,726,075
373,832 $373,832 $21,099,907

Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the
Georgia Workers' Compensation law. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change

$257,003 8,480 3,748
$269,231

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2016.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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 $4,152,893 to $2,076,446.
Total Change

$203,991
6,731 2,974
1,239 (2,076,447) ($1,861,512)

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State Board of Workers' Compensation
Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws 1. Number of claims received 2. Percentage of businesses investigated who
were found in non-compliance 3. Percentage of cases disposed of within 60
days of hearing date Board Administration 1. Number of payments processed 2. Employee turnover rate

FY 2012 Actual
36,595 8.8%
90.0%

FY 2013 Actual
33,865 8.8%
91.0%

FY 2014 Actual
39,428 8.5%
90.0%

1,784 0.0%

1,796 21.0%

1,626 16.0%

FY 2015 Actual
38,803 8.7%
97.0%
1,645 9.7%

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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 2014 Expenditures
$11,920,183

FY 2015 Expenditures
$12,257,885

FY 2016 Current Budget
$12,750,803

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$12,750,803

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$13,020,034

5,792,989 $17,713,172 $17,713,172

5,827,172 $18,085,057 $18,085,057

9,941,385 $22,692,188 $22,692,188

9,941,385 $22,692,188 $22,692,188

8,079,873 $21,099,907 $21,099,907

343,832 $343,832 17,369,340 $17,369,340

378,832 $378,832 17,706,225 $17,706,225

373,832 $373,832 22,318,356 $22,318,356

373,832 $373,832 22,318,356 $22,318,356

373,832 $373,832 20,726,075 $20,726,075

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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 2016 Current Budget
$22,318,356 $22,318,356
373,832 $373,832 $22,692,188
FY 2016 Current Budget
$12,442,450 308,353
$12,750,803
$9,875,906 65,479
$9,941,385

Changes ($1,592,281)
($1,592,281) 0
$0 ($1,592,281)

FY 2017 Recommendation
$20,726,075 $20,726,075
373,832 $373,832 $21,099,907

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$269,231 0
$269,231

$12,711,681 308,353
$13,020,034

($1,861,512) 0
($1,861,512)

$8,014,394 65,479
$8,079,873

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Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
FY 2017 Program Budgets

Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2016 Current Budget
$1,077,930,524 136,777,277
$1,214,707,801 20,010,634
$20,010,634 $1,234,718,435

Changes $131,987,707 (136,777,277) ($4,789,570) 0 $0 ($4,789,570)

FY 2017 Recommendation
$1,209,918,231 0
$1,209,918,231 20,010,634
$20,010,634 $1,229,928,865

GO Bonds Issued
Recommended Change:
State General Funds
1. Transfer funds from the GO Bonds New program to reflect the issuance of new bonds.
2. Reduce funds for debt service to reflect savings associated with refundings and favorable rates received in recent bond sales.
3. Replace motor fuel funds with state general funds for debt service on road and bridge general obligation bonds. (Total Funds: $0)
4. Increase funds for debt service.
5. Increase state general funds for debt service on road and bridge projects to meet projected need.
Total Change
Motor Fuel Funds
6. Replace motor fuel funds with state general funds for debt service on road and bridge general obligation bonds. (Total Funds: $0)
Total Change
Other Changes
7. Redirect $680,000 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 2017 Capital Outlay Program Regular for local school construction, statewide.
8. Redirect $330,000 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 Exceptional Growth (HB 78, Bond 379.302) to be used for the FY 2017 Capital Outlay Program Regular for local school construction, statewide.
9. Redirect $315,000 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 Low Wealth (HB 78, Bond 379.304) to be used for the FY 2017 Capital Outlay Program Regular for local school construction, statewide.
10. Redirect $3,600,000 in 20-year issued 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 2017 Capital Outlay Program Regular for local school construction, statewide.
11. Redirect $12,000,000 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 2017 Capital Outlay Program Regular for local school construction, statewide.
12. Redirect $11,590,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY 2015 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 744, Bond #1) to be used for the FY 2017 Capital Outlay Program Regular for local school construction, statewide.
Total Change

$117,927,609 (118,912,247)
136,777,277 18,759,655 1,709,202
$156,261,496 ($136,777,277) ($136,777,277)
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Yes
Yes
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Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
FY 2017 Program Budgets
GO Bonds New Recommended Change:
1. Transfer funds to the GO Bonds Issued program to reflect the issuance of new bonds. 2. Increase funds for debt service.
Total Change

($117,927,609) 93,653,820
($24,273,789)

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Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

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 Funds Federal Recovery Funds Prior Year State Funds SUBTOTAL Motor Fuel Funds State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2014 Expenditures
$993,362,596
88,792,787
$1,082,155,383
$1,082,155,383

FY 2015 Expenditures
$1,104,465,030
98,139,142
$1,202,604,172
$1,202,604,172

FY 2016 Current Budget
$1,116,790,826
117,927,609
$1,234,718,435
$1,234,718,435

FY 2017 Agency Request
Total
$1,116,790,826

FY 2017 Governor's Recommendation
$1,136,275,045

117,927,609

93,653,820

$1,234,718,435 $1,229,928,865

$1,234,718,435 $1,229,928,865

0 17,683,460 49,610,537 $67,293,997 124,158,039 890,703,347 $1,014,861,386

0 18,260,833 167,924,718 $186,185,551 121,626,298 894,792,323 $1,016,418,621

20,010,634 0 0
$20,010,634 136,777,277 1,077,930,524 $1,214,707,801

20,010,634 0 0
$20,010,634 136,777,277 1,077,930,524 $1,214,707,801

20,010,634 0 0
$20,010,634 0
1,209,918,231 $1,209,918,231

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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 Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
GO Bonds Issued State General Funds Motor Fuel Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
GO Bonds New State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 2016 Current Budget
$1,077,930,524 136,777,277
$1,214,707,801 20,010,634
$20,010,634 $1,234,718,435
FY 2016 Current Budget
$960,002,915 136,777,277 20,010,634
$1,116,790,826
$117,927,609 $117,927,609

Changes $131,987,707 (136,777,277) ($4,789,570) 0 $0 ($4,789,570)

FY 2017 Recommendation
$1,209,918,231 0
$1,209,918,231 20,010,634
$20,010,634 $1,229,928,865

Changes

FY 2017 Recommendation

$156,261,496 (136,777,277)
0 $19,484,219

$1,116,264,411 0
20,010,634 $1,136,275,045

($24,273,789) ($24,273,789)

$93,653,820 $93,653,820

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General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
FY 2017 Program Budgets

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

Bond Projects

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.
2. Capital Outlay Program - Regular Advance for local school construction, statewide.
3. Capital Outlay Program - Low-Wealth for local school construction, statewide.
4. Capital Outlay Program - Additional Project Specific Low Wealth for local school construction, statewide.
5. Purchase 129 school buses, local school districts, statewide.
6. Facility improvements and repairs at the Georgia Academy for the Blind.
7. Equipment for the Leadership Center and Dining Hall at the FFA/FCCLA Center, Covington, Newton County.
Subtotal Department of Education

Board of Regents, University System of Georgia
1. Facility major improvements and renovations, statewide.
2. Equipment for the new Fine Arts Center, Albany State University, Albany, Dougherty County.
3. Construction and equipment of LeNoir Hall renovations and additions, Columbus State University, Columbus, Muscogee County.
4. Equipment for the historic Beeson Hall renovation, Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville, Baldwin County.
5. Equipment for the new academic building, Georgia Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County.
6. Equipment for the new science and technology facility, Savannah State University, Savannah, Chatham County.
7. Design, construction, and equipment for the Business Learning Community- Phase II, University of Georgia, Athens, Clarke County.
8. Construction of the renovation of the Price Gilbert Library and Crosland Tower complex, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Fulton County.
9. Construction of the renovation and expansion of the Biology Building, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Carroll County.
10. Design for the renovation of Terrell Hall and Kilpatrick Hall, Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville, Baldwin County.
11. Design Phase IV addition to Academic Building C, Georgia Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County.
12. Design the Academic Learning Center, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Cobb County.
13. Design, construction, and equipment for the renovation of the Computer and Network Operation Center (NOC), Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Bulloch County.
14. Design and construction for infrastructure development for South Campus, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Bulloch County.
15. Major repairs and renovations for public libraries, Georgia Public Library Service, statewide.
16. Technology improvements and replacement for public libraries, Georgia Public Library Service, statewide.
17. Facility repairs and sustainment and technology infrastructure, Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission, statewide.
18. Construction and equipment for a new military science activities building, Georgia Military College, Milledgeville, Baldwin County.
Subtotal Board of Regents, University System of Georgia

Term
20 20 20 20 10 20 20T
20 5 20 5 5 5 20T 20 20 5 5 5
20 20 20 5 5T 20

Authorized Principal

Debt Service

$172,455,000 4,335,000
28,855,000 16,615,000 10,000,000
1,925,000 635,000
$234,820,000
$60,000,000 2,100,000 2,000,000 1,000,000 1,400,000 2,000,000 5,900,000
47,400,000 18,975,000
900,000 1,100,000 2,500,000
4,870,000 3,750,000 2,000,000 2,000,000
500,000 1,300,000 $159,695,000

$14,762,148 371,076
2,469,988 1,422,244 1,328,000
164,780 57,658
$20,575,894
$5,136,000 485,940 171,200 231,400 323,960 462,800 535,720
4,057,440 1,624,260
208,260 254,540 578,500
416,872 321,000 171,200 462,800 115,700 111,280 $15,668,872

Technical College System of Georgia 1. Facility major improvements and renovations, statewide.

20T

$15,000,000

$1,362,000

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General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
FY 2017 Program Budgets

Bond Projects
2. World Class Lab Equipment and Renovations, multiple locations. 3. Replace obsolete equipment, statewide. 4. Construction of a new Hall County campus to replace the Oakwood
campus, Lanier Technical College, Gainesville, Hall County. 5. Design and construction of the new Education Building on the
Whitfield Murray Campus, Georgia Northwestern Technical College, Dalton, Whitfield County. 6. Design and construction of Phase II of the Industrial Training and Technology Building, Southern Crescent Technical College, McDonough, Henry County. 7. Construction of the Clarkesville campus expansion, North Georgia Technical College, Clarkesville, Habersham County. Subtotal Technical College System of Georgia
Subtotal: Educated Georgia
Healthy Georgia
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities 1. Design, construction, and equipment of a 40-bed forensic unit at
Georgia Regional Hospital at Atlanta, Decatur, Dekalb County. Subtotal Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities
Department of Community Health 1. Implementation of the Integrated Eligibility System, statewide. Subtotal Department of Community Health
Department of Human Services 1. Equipment for the renovation of MLK Human Services Center, Warner
Robins, Houston County. 2. Equipment of the new Human Services Building, Lawrenceville,
Gwinnett County. Subtotal Department of Human Services
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency 1. Facility major improvements and renovations, match federal funds,
Warm Springs, Meriwether County. Subtotal Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Department of Public Health 1. Implementation of a new Clinical Billing Information Technology
System, Atlanta, Fulton County. 2. Minor repairs and maintenance at state public health laboratories,
multiple locations. Subtotal Department of Public Health
Department of Veterans Service 1. Rebuild and repave Veterans Memorial Drive and Wheeler Building
parking lot, Milledgeville, Baldwin County. Subtotal Department of Veterans Service
Subtotal: Healthy Georgia
Safe Georgia
Department of Community Supervision 1. Replace 51 vehicles and purchase 47 new vehicles, statewide. 2. Facility repairs and sustainment, statewide. Subtotal Department of Community Supervision

Term 5T 5T 20T 20T 20T 20T
20 5
5 5
20T
5 5
20
5 5

Authorized Principal
12,000,000 9,405,000
48,270,000

Debt Service
2,776,800 2,176,317 4,382,916

5,000,000

454,000

16,175,000 12,545,000 $118,395,000
$512,910,000

1,468,690 1,139,086 $13,759,809
$50,004,575

$5,065,000 $5,065,000
$3,000,000 $3,000,000
$410,000 4,820,000 $5,230,000
$2,500,000 $2,500,000
$4,800,000 400,000
$5,200,000
$500,000 $500,000 $21,495,000

$433,564 $433,564
$694,200 $694,200
$94,874 1,115,348 $1,210,222
$227,000 $227,000
$1,110,720 92,560
$1,203,280
$42,800 $42,800 $3,811,066

$1,995,000 580,000
$2,575,000

$461,643 134,212
$595,855

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General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
FY 2017 Program Budgets

Bond Projects

Term

Authorized Principal

Debt Service

Department of Corrections

1. Emergency repairs, sustainment, and equipment, statewide.

5

2. Facility hardening, multiple locations.

20

3. Locking controls and perimeter detection improvements, statewide.

5

4. Major repairs, renovations and improvements, statewide.

20

5. Replace 10 inmate transportation buses, multiple locations.

10

6. Replace 50 sedans, 65 15-passenger vans, 20 7-passenger vans, 20 pick-

up trucks, and 20 sport utility vehicles (Total: 175 vehicles), statewide.

5

7. Design and construction to renovate and remission Metro State Prison

as a reentry and transition prison, Atlanta, Fulton County.

20

8. Replace inmate cell doors at Georgia State Prison, Reidsville, Tattnall

County.

20

Subtotal Department of Corrections

Department of Defense

1. Facility sustainment and repairs, match federal funds, statewide.

5

2. Site improvements at readiness centers, match federal funds, multiple

locations.

20

Subtotal Department of Defense

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

1. Planning and design for the new Savannah Crime Lab, Savannah,

Chatham County.

5

2. Equipment for the GBI Headquarters Morgue Expansion, Decatur,

Dekalb County.

5

3. Replace 25 investigative vehicles and 4 bomb disposal unit vehicles and

repair crime scene response trucks and heavy duty bomb response

vehicles, statewide.

5

4. Facility major improvements and renovations, multiple locations.

20

5. Facility repairs and sustainment, statewide.

5

6. Replace forensic laboratory equipment, statewide.

5

7. Implement a Judicial Circuit Data Exchange at the Criminal Justice

Coordinating Council, Atlanta, Fulton County.

5

Subtotal Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Department of Juvenile Justice

1. Facility major improvements and renovations, statewide.

20

2. Facility repairs and sustainment, statewide

5

3. CCTV security upgrades and enhancements at Augusta RYDC

(Richmond County) and Macon RYDC (Bibb County).

5

4. Construction and equipment gymnasiums at Terrell and Wilkes RYDCs,

multiple locations.

20

5. Equipment for the conversion of the Wilkes PRC to a 48 bed Regional

Youth Detention Center, Washington, Wilkes County.

5

6. Replace 35 critical vehicles, statewide.

5

7. Purchase radio communications equipment, statewide.

5

Subtotal Department of Juvenile Justice

Department of Public Safety

1. Purchase 141 law enforcement pursuit vehicles, statewide.

5

2. Communications equipment for vehicles, statewide.

5

3. Repairs to radio towers, statewide.

5

4. Construction of a driver skills course, Georgia Public Safety Training

Center, Forsyth, Monroe County.

20

Subtotal Department of Public Safety

Subtotal: Safe Georgia

$3,000,000 6,280,000 2,565,000
11,220,000 1,720,000
2,255,000
13,735,000
3,895,000 $44,670,000
$730,000
200,000 $930,000

$694,200 537,568 593,541 960,432 228,416
521,807
1,175,716
333,412 $5,045,092
$168,922
17,120 $186,042

$1,015,000
705,000
1,725,000 450,000 300,000
1,065,000
2,000,000 $7,260,000
$5,500,000 6,165,000
2,800,000
3,860,000
500,000 910,000 755,000 $20,490,000
$6,355,000 1,300,000 375,000
3,650,000 $11,680,000
$87,605,000

$234,871
163,137
399,165 38,520 69,420
246,441
462,800 $1,614,354
$470,800 1,426,581
647,920
330,416
115,700 210,574 174,707 $3,376,698
$1,470,547 300,820 86,775
312,440 $2,170,582
$12,988,623

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General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
FY 2017 Program Budgets

Bond Projects

Term

Authorized Principal

Debt Service

Responsible and Efficient Government

State Accounting Office

1. Upgrade TeamWorks Financials System, Atlanta, Fulton County.

5

Subtotal State Accounting Office

Department of Banking and Finance

1. Upgrade technology infrastructure, Atlanta, Dekalb County.

5

Subtotal Department of Banking and Finance

Department of Driver Services

1. Drivers License Card Production System, statewide.

5

2. Replace 10 vehicles, statewide.

5

Subtotal Department of Driver Services

Department of Labor

1. Upgrade security access system at central office complex, Atlanta,

Fulton County.

5

Subtotal Department of Labor

State Properties Commission

Georgia Building Authority

1. Facility improvements and renovations, statewide.

20

2. Design and site preparation for new Judicial Complex Building, Atlanta,

Fulton County.

20

Subtotal Georgia Building Authority

Georgia Public Defender Council

1. Purchase 40 vehicles, statewide.

5

Subtotal Georgia Public Defender Council

Public Service Commission

1. Upgrade technology infrastructure, Atlanta, Fulton County.

5

Subtotal Public Service Commission

Department of Revenue

1. DRIVES system implementation, Atlanta, Dekalb County.

5

2. Upgrade Integrated Tax System, Atlanta, Dekalb County.

5

Subtotal Department of Revenue

Subtotal: Responsible and Efficient Government

Growing Georgia

Department of Agriculture

1. Major repairs and renovations at state farmers' markets, statewide.

20T

2. Replace 25 vehicles, statewide.

5

Subtotal Department of Agriculture

State Soil and Water Conservation Commission

1. Rehabilitation of flood control structures, multiple locations.

20

Subtotal State Soil and Water Conservation Commission

$2,500,000 $2,500,000
$2,500,000 $2,500,000
$8,275,000 210,000
8,485,000
$600,000 $600,000

$578,500 $578,500
$578,500 $578,500
$1,914,835 48,594
1,963,429
$138,840 $138,840

$2,000,000 6,500,000
$8,500,000
$750,000 $750,000
$1,800,000 $1,800,000
$23,000,000 2,000,000
$25,000,000 $50,135,000

$171,200 556,400
$727,600
$173,550 $173,550
$416,520 $416,520
$5,322,200 462,800
$5,785,000 $10,361,939

$500,000 500,000
$1,000,000
$6,700,000 $6,700,000

$45,400 115,700 $161,100
$573,520 $573,520

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General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
FY 2017 Program Budgets

Bond Projects

Term

Authorized Principal

Debt Service

Department of Community Affairs

1. Funding for reservoirs, multiple locations.

20T

Subtotal Department of Community Affairs

Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

1. State Funded Water and Sewer Construction Loan Program, statewide.

20

2. Federal State Revolving Fund Match, Clean and Drinking Water

Programs, match federal funds, statewide.

20

Subtotal Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

Georgia Regional Transportation Authority*

1. Renovate 24 Xpress commuter coaches, multiple locations.

5

2. Property acquisition and construction for Xpress Bus Park and Ride Lot

Expansions, multiple locations.

20

Subtotal Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

Georgia World Congress Center Authority

1. Design and construction of of the amphitheater expansion, Atlanta,

Fulton County.

20T

2. Carpet replacement, Atlanta, Fulton County.

20T

Subtotal Georgia World Congress Center Authority

Georgia Forestry Commission

Purchase two Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) planes, statewide.

20

Subtotal Georgia Forestry Commission

Department of Natural Resources

1. Replacement of 33 vehicles, communications equipment for law

enforcement, one patrol boat, and one oceangoing research vessel,

statewide.

5

2. Facility major improvements and renovations, statewide.

20T

3. Facility repair and sustainment, statewide.

5

4. Construction of two new boat houses to support law enforcement

activities, multiple locations.

20

Subtotal Department of Natural Resources

Jekyll Island State Park Authority

1. Shoreline erosion mitigation, Jekyll Island, Glynn County.

20

Subtotal Jekyll Island State Park Authority

Subtotal: Growing Georgia

Mobile Georgia

Department of Transportation

1. Repair, replacement, and renovation of bridges, statewide.

20

Subtotal Department of Transportation

Subtotal: Mobile Georgia

Total: State General Funds

$10,000,000 $10,000,000
$10,000,000 10,000,000
$20,000,000
$1,805,000 5,000,000
$6,805,000
$3,500,000 3,500,000
$7,000,000
$1,800,000 $1,800,000

$908,000 $908,000
$856,000 856,000
$1,712,000
$417,677 428,000
$845,677
$317,800 317,800
$635,600
$154,080 $154,080

$3,700,000 15,000,000
1,500,000
350,000 $20,550,000
$4,000,000 $4,000,000
$77,855,000

$856,180 1,362,000
347,100
29,960 $2,595,240
$342,400 $342,400
$7,927,617

$100,000,000 $100,000,000
$100,000,000
$850,000,000

$8,560,000 $8,560,000
$8,560,000
$93,653,820

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FY 2017 Program Budgets

Bond Projects

Term

Authorized Principal

Debt Service

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

$850,000,000
$112,665,000 21,905,000 11,720,000
565,185,000 138,525,000 $850,000,000 $850,000,000

$93,653,820
$26,070,681 5,068,817 1,556,416
48,379,836 12,578,070 $93,653,820 $93,653,820

* Bonds appropriated to Georgia Department of Transportation

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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 Salaries Payable Payroll Withholdings Benefits Payable Undrawn Appropriation Allotments Undistributed Local Government Sales Tax Unearned 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 State Revenue Collections Tobacco Settlement Funds Federal Financial Assistance Inventories Debt Service Indigent Care Trust Fund Medicaid Reserves Health Insurance Claims Motor Fuel Tax Funds Self Insurance Trust Fund Underground Storage Trust Fund Unissued Debt Other Reserves
Total
Undesignated: Surplus Lottery for Education Tobacco Settlement Funds
Total Fund Balances
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES Note: Numbers may not add precisely due to rounding
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June 30, 2014

June 30, 2015

$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

$5,179,261,157 970,727,942
6,282,161,368 21,965,455 49,504,076 15,546,277
8,770,990,000

$20,965,208,852 $21,290,156,275

$1,242,179,578 3,990,594,181 4,353,396 25,789,083
1,228,191,795 3,700,000
340,921,866 8,763,845,000
382,659,528

$683,357,222 3,878,213,292
11,944,430 16,587,025
377 1,096,826,661
7,700,000 415,180,344 8,770,990,000 510,737,120

$15,982,234,427 $15,391,536,473

$378,186,436 1,054,513,514
811,638,466 54,003,250 28,627,872 27,230,511 63,939,810 37,866,601
138,809,583 6,045,335 2,567,747
586,316,949 1,261,063,015
107,928,830
41,974,414 342,435,972
$4,943,148,305

$405,807,759 1,635,595,578
885,011,131 54,003,250 24,025,054 24,312,571 43,959,774 42,730,627 36,992,120 4,770,440 21,349,675
950495901.84 1,271,712,636
119,827,865 27,745,902 41,304,236
272,857,505
$5,862,502,025

$38,830,195 995,927
$4,982,974,427

$35,622,804 494,972
$5,898,619,802

$20,965,208,854 $21,290,156,275

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State Expenditure Projections
(In Million of Dollars)

AFY 2016

FY 2017

FY 2018

FY 2019

FY 2020

Education Early Care and Learning Education Board of Regents Student Finance Commission Technical College System of Georgia
Subtotal

$55.5 8,614.6 2,020.6
81.4 340 $11,112.1

$55.6 8,918.1 2,120.8
92.2 351.4 $11,538.1

$57.0 9,141.1 2,184.4
94.5 360.2 $11,837.2

Corrections Community Supervision Corrections Juvenile Justice Pardons and Paroles
Subtotal

. $35.3 1,168.6 312.8
45.9 $1,562.6

$160.9 1,126.3
327.1 16.5
$1,630.8

$165.7 1,160.1
338.5 17.0
$1,681.4

Social Services Behavioral Health Community Health Human Services Public Health
Subtotal

$978.2 3,033.4
637.2 225.9 $4,874.7

1,021 3,106.2
633.9 240.4 $5,001.5

$1,056.7 3,277.0 652.9 247.6
$5,234.3

Other Major Categories Transportation Debt Service
Subtotal

$1,649.3 1,214.7
$2,864.0

$1,714.5 1,209.9
$2,924.4

$1,757.4 1320.7
$3,078.1

Other Expenditures All Remaining State Spending
Total

$1,428.9 $21,842.3

$1,445.2 $22,540.0

$1,481.33 $23,312.2

Excludes: Lottery Funds, Tobacco Settlement Funds, and Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Funds

$58.4 9,369.6 2,250.0
96.9 369.2 $12,144.0
$170.7 1,194.9
350.4 17.5
$1,733.5
$1,093.7 3,457.3 672.5 255.0
$5,478.5
$1,801.3 1,379.2
$3,180.5
$1,518.4 $24,054.9

$59.9 9,603.8 2,317.5
99.3 378.4 $12,458.9
$175.8 1,230.7
362.7 18.0
$1,787.2
$1,132.0 3,647.4 692.7 262.7 5,734.8
$1,846.3 1,403.9
$3,250.2
$1,556.3 $24,787.4

Long Term Outlook Most Likely Revenue Estimate

$21,842.3

$22,540.0

$23,407.5

$24,201.5

$25,051.7

Revenue estimates are developed independently by the State Economist.

Note on Expenditure Projections:
Fiscal Years 2016 and 2017 are based on the Governor's Budget Recommendations for those years. Projections for Fiscal Years 2018 to 2020 are based on agency caseload growth and an inflation factor. Debt service projections for FY 2018 to FY 2020 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. For Fiscal Years 2018 to 2020 a straight line projection has been employed and does not account for budget control measures and policy decisions necessary to meet the requirement for a balanced budget.

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Georgia Economic Report

At GeorgiaEconomicReport the mid-point of Fiscal Year 2016, the U.S. economic recovery has been in place for well over six years. This length of this recovery exceeds the average length of the recovery and expansion phase of other post-World War II economic cycles. While this economic cycle is long in duration, it shows few signs that it is reaching an end point.
In contrast to the US economy which continues to grow at a moderate pace, the Global economy is facing headwinds. Growth in China has moderated as it transitions from an export driven growth orientation to one centered on domestic demand driven growth. This transition, which has led to weaker conditions in China's manufacturing sector, has contributed to declines in commodity prices, including oil prices. Countries dependent on commodity exports have thus seen growth weaken. Weak growth is apparent in low global inflation and low interest rates as central banks keep monetary policy loose to boost economic growth. Forecasts of the global economy anticipate relatively weak growth over the next year.
Real (inflation adjusted) US GDP growth is quite volatile. Real GDP grew by 2.1% at a seasonally adjusted annual rate in the third quarter of 2015; down from 3.9% in the second quarter. The moderation in reported growth is due in part to a decline in inventory accumulation. Inventory activity reduced real GDP growth in the current quarter by 0.6%.
Overall, the national economy has the fundamentals in place to support continued economic growth. Labor markets are improving, consumer sector finances are in good shape and businesses 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, likely in December 2015 or early in 2016. The path back to a more neutral policy stance is uncertain and could lead to financial market volatility. This is complicated by the on-going 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 1.9% as of December 2015. Job growth has moderated in the fall of 2015 but is still growing at a solid rate. The U.S. is adding an average of 218,000 jobs per month as of December 2015. The U.S. unemployment rate has also fallen. The U.S. rate as of December 2015 is 5.0%, down from a peak of 10.0% in October 2009. This rate suggests that slack in US labor markets is rapidly eroding. In addition, broader measures of unemployment also show that the US is moving toward full employment and this is setting the stage for the Fed to initiate interest rate increases.
Real consumer spending growth is running in excess of 3.0% on a year over year basis. 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 above 18.0 million units during the September through November 2015 time period on an annualized basis. The economic fundamentals underlying consumer spending are in good shape. Household wealth has recovered from the declines during the Great Recession and is far above its pre-recession level. Household debt obligations as a percent of monthly income are near record lows and job and disposable income growth both support consumer spending growth. Consumer use of revolving credit has also begun to grow more quickly as confidence improves and banks gradually loosen lending standards. All of this contributes to an expectation that consumer spending will continue to contribute to economic growth.
Measures of business activity show that manufacturing growth has stopped but services activity is still expanding. The Institute of Supply Management index for manufacturing is at 48.6 as of November 2015, just below the neutral value of 50. This reading is consistent with a manufacturing sector in which activity is contracting. The weakness in manufacturing is tied to declines in exports due to the strength of the dollar and the pullback in oil field activity due to the decline in oil prices. In contrast, the index for services is running at 55.9 well above the neutral level. This indicates healthy expansion of the service sector.
The national housing market continues its 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 5.1% year over year as of August. Sales of new homes and existing homes have been very volatile during 2015 but are trending up as are housing starts. 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 97,100 jobs from October 2014 to October 2015. This equates to a 2.3% increase in employment which is higher than the comparable rate for U.S. employment. Georgia's unemployment rate is 5.7% as of October, a significant improvement from October 2014's reading of 6.8%. However, Georgia's unemployment rate is still above that of the US.
Employment growth is well diversified across industry sectors in Georgia. Growth leaders include leisure and hospitality, trade, transportation and utilities, professional and business services, and education and health. Only the

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other services category is showing a year over year decline in employment as of October.
The S&P Case Shiller home price index for the Atlanta metro area is up by 5.7% as August 2015 compared to the prior August. Residential construction permits are up over 10.8% from the prior year as of September. This indicates that the housing market in Georgia is growing at a measured pace.
Georgia tax revenues growth in FY 2015 was strong. Total tax revenue grew by 6.6% and General Fund revenues also grew by 6.6%. Individual income tax revenues, the single largest component grew by 8.0% and corporate income tax revenues grew by 6.0%. Sales tax revenues grew by 5.2%. The Title Ad Valorem tax grew by 11.6%, reflecting the strong performance of the auto market. Revenue growth has continued in FY 2016. The Department of Revenue has reported tax revenue growth of 9.1% year-to-date through

November 2015. Note that this growth rate is boosted by tax law changes enacted in HB 170.
The US economy is on solid footing as the end of 2015 approaches. Labor markets are expanding, consumer spending is growing and the housing recovery continues. The government sector has switched from being a drag on growth to a contributor to economic growth. The primary area of weakness is the manufacturing sector which is feeling the impact of declines in exports and the pullback in the oil sector. Overall, the US and Georgia economies are on-track to continue to grow at rates comparable to those experienced in 2015. There are risks to the outlook. As note, the manufacturing sector is the key area of weakness in the domestic economy. In addition, the Federal Reserve is expected to begin raising its policy interest rate in December 2015. This creates some risks in financial markets and interest rate sensitive sectors such as housing and auto sales. Finally, global growth poses risks with weakness in China, resourcebased economies and the Euro-zone.

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Georgia Economic Indicators
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 in Georgia has exceeded 5.0% year over year for each of the last four quarters. Wage and salary growth has exceeded overall personal income growth for thirteen of the last fourteen quarters. This reflects consistent growth in Georgia's economy and highlights the recent strength in labor market growth.

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 and now equals 5.7% as of October. This is down from 6.8% in October 2014 but above the U.S. unemployment rate of 5.0%. Unemployment insurance claims are also showing improvement. Initial claims are below year ago levels as of early November 2015 and are close to pre-recession levels.

Labor Markets
Georgia's labor market continued to grow during 2015. Over the 12 months ending in October 2015, non-farm employment in Georgia increased by 97,100 jobs. This equates to 2.3% 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 14,900 jobs per month. Employment growth across industry sectors continued to improve in 2015. Sectors such as leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, manufacturing, construction, finance, information, education and health, and trade, transportation, and utilities added jobs over the year. The other services sector is the only industry sector experiencing year over year declines in employment. Most Georgia metro areas are also seeing net job growth, with Atlanta, Savannah and Gainesville having the highest year over year job growth on a three month moving average basis as of October. Valdosta, Albany and Hinesville are the only metro areas 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 / CaseShiller home price index for the Atlanta metro area are up 5.7% on a year over year basis as of August. While price appreciation of homes 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 a large number of distressed properties available for sale which depressed home values. Currently, foreclosure rates are trending down and are at levels comparable to those experienced prior to the recession. Thus, housing markets are normalizing and price appreciation and starts are expected to move slowly toward historical trends as labor market and demographic trends firm.

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Glossary

Glossary

Glossary
A
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.
B
BUDGET -- A complete financial plan for a specific fiscal year as proposed in the Governor's Budget Report and as modified and adopted by appropriations and revenue acts.
BUDGET ACCOUNTABILITY AND PLANNING ACT -- An Act passed by the 1993 General Assembly that fundamentally changed Georgia's budget process. The Act made accountability and efficiency the driving forces behind budget decisions, as well as the attainment of agreed-upon goals that have been outlined in comprehensive strategic plans for the state and each of its agencies. The requirement for outcome based budgeting is provided through the performance and results measures in Prioritized Program Budgeting. The measure mandated an ongoing review of agency continuation budgets and a more detailed review of expenditures at the individual program level. Procedures and requirements for grant awards by state agencies also were established.

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BUDGET CLASS -- See Object Class.
BUDGET CYCLE -- A period of time in which a specific budget is in effect, usually 12 months. See fiscal year for dates applying to state and federal budgets.
BUDGET ESTIMATE -- A statement which accompanies explanations, as required by state law, in which a budget unit states its financial requirements and requests for appropriations. Also known as an agency's budget request, which must be submitted to OPB by September 1 of each year.
BUDGET MESSAGE -- A speech by the Governor to the General Assembly in which the Governor outlines his spending proposals and revenue projections, including recommendations for increasing or decreasing revenues, that are embodied in an accompanying budget document. The formal budget message, dealing primarily with the following year's budget, is made to a joint session during the first week that the Legislature convenes.
BUDGET REPORT -- A document that displays all programs, efforts and expenditures that are recommended by the Governor for each agency during a specific fiscal year. The Budget Report includes the Governor's official estimate of state revenue to be collected during the fiscal year and details any surplus, reserve or other funds that are available for expenditure. The fund availability outlined by the Governor determines the size of the budget for any given year. The Budget Report for the upcoming fiscal year is also known as the "big budget," the "outyear budget" and the "Governor's budget." The Amended Budget Report, which recommends changes to the current fiscal year budget, is also known as the "little budget."
BUDGET UNIT -- A department, board, commission, office, institution or other unit of organization that has, under general law, an independent existence and thus is authorized to receive and expend an appropriation. A department or agency may have one or more budget units in the Appropriations Act.
C
CAPITAL OUTLAY -- Funds designated specifically to acquire, construct, renovate or repair public facilities and other assets. These funds may be appropriated in cash - from state general funds, lottery funds or other funds - or be provided through the sale of general obligation bonds or revenue bonds.
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE -- A group of six legislators-- three Representatives and three Senators--who are appointed by the presiding officers of the respective houses to reconcile different versions of the appropriations bill and other legislation that have been passed by the House and Senate.

CORPORATE INCOME TAX -- The tax is a non-graduated percentage tax based on a corporation's federal taxable net income. The tax rate is based on a corporation's taxable net income attributed to business done in Georgia.
D
DEDICATED FUNDS -- Funds collected from a specific revenue source that must be appropriated for a specific expenditure. An example in Georgia is motor fuel tax funds, which must be constitutionally appropriated for programs related to providing and maintaining an adequate system of public roads and bridges.
DEBT LIMITATION -- The State Constitution places a ceiling on state indebtedness by limiting general obligation bond debt service payments to 10% of net treasury receipts for the prior fiscal year.
E
EMERGENCY FUND -- An appropriation to the Office of the Governor that is set aside for the Governor to provide grants to state agencies to meet emergency needs. Grants from the fund cannot involve a recurring obligation.
ENHANCEMENT FUNDS -- Funding for required services that are above adjusted base level.
ENTITLEMENT PROGRAMS -- Certain programs, usually federal in origin, that provide benefits to individuals based on specific eligibility requirements. Medicaid is the largest entitlement program operated by the state.
ESTATE (INHERITANCE) TAX -- Based on the value of the estate of residents as required to be reported for federal tax purposes. The tax is the amount equal to the amount allowable as a credit for state tax credits under the Internal Revenue Code.
F
FEDERAL FUNDS -- Funding from the federal government to pay for all or portions of specific programs. Often, federal funds require a state fund "match" in order to receive the federal allocation.
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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Glossary

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 State Accounting Audits.
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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. Motor fuel tax revenues are collected from a cents per gallon excise tax collected at the time of sale by the licensed distributor. These funds are included in the Governor's Revenue Estimate and are a part of the State's General Fund for accounting purposes.
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 15% 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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UNIT -- A state agency or a division within an agency that is authorized to receive an appropriation. Functions or activities are a part of a unit.
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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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