THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET REPORT Amended Fiscal Year 2017 
Governor Nathan Deal 
 
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  Table of Contents 
 
Introduction Governor's Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Budget Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 
Financial Summaries Georgia Estimated State Revenues Amended FY 2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Georgia Revenues: FY 2014 - FY 2016 and Estimated FY 2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Georgia Estimated Revenues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Summary of Appropriations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Summary of Appropriations: By Policy Area . . . . 21 Appropriations by Policy Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Lottery Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Tobacco Settlement Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Transportation Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Summary of Statewide Budget Changes. . . . . . . . 28 
Department Summaries 
Legislative Georgia Senate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Georgia House of Representatives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 General Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Department of Audits and Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . 39 
Judicial Court of Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Judicial Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Juvenile Courts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Prosecuting Attorneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Superior Courts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Supreme Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 
Executive State Accounting Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Department of Administrative Services. . . . . . . . . 58 Department of Agriculture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Department of Banking and Finance . . . . . . . . . . . 66 
 
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Department of Community Affairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Department of Community Health . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Department of Community Supervision . . . . . . . .88 Department of Corrections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Department of Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Department of Driver Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Department of Economic Development . . . . . . 102 Department of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Employees' Retirement System of Georgia . . . . 115 State Forestry Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Office of the Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Department of Human Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Commissioner of Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Georgia Bureau of Investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Department of Juvenile Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Department of Labor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Department of Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Department of Natural Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 State Board of Pardons and Paroles . . . . . . . . . . . 154 State Properties Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Georgia Public Defender Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Department of Public Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Department of Public Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Public Service Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Board of Regents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Department of Revenue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Secretary of State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Georgia Student Finance Commission . . . . . . . . 190 Teachers Retirement System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Technical College System of Georgia. . . . . . . . . . 199 Department of Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Department of Veterans Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 State Board of Workers' Compensation . . . . . . . 211 Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund213 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
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  Introduction 
 
Introduction 
 
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     Budget Highlights 
 
Budget Highlights 
Governor's Recommendation for AFY 2017 
 
Governor's Recommendation for AFY 2017 
EDUCATED GEORGIA BudgetHighlights 
K-12 Public Schools $111,199,834 for a mid-term adjustment for QBE growth, including $9,157,489 for the State Charter School Supplement and $9,456,689 for the Charter System Grant. 
$500,000 for a functional specification study of the Department of Education's current financial information system. 
University System $2,364,857 for the establishment of the Georgia Center for Early Language and Literacy at Georgia College and State University. 
$1,500,000 to relocate the Georgia Archives records center due to the pending sale of the property. 
 
$1,800,000 for the REACH Georgia Scholarship to provide additional scholarships in participating school systems and to expand into 30 new school systems. 
HEALTHY GEORGIA 
Community Health $18,448,930 for the Indigent Care Trust Fund and Medicaid, including $11.6 million to ensure private hospitals benefit from the federal Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program, $3.7 million for the Medicare clawback payment, and $3.2 million for the hold harmless provision in Medicare Part B premiums. 
Human Services $28,611,746 for child welfare services for expenses associated with the increased number of children in state custody and $13,460,920 for the Integrated Eligibility System implementation. 
 
$1,000,000 for the University of Georgia to match the federal Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) grant to develop intellectual property related to smart fiber and fabrics. 
$2,500,000 for major improvements and renovations at Georgia Military College's Milledgeville campus. 
$3,500,000 for the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission to develop a formative assessment for the kindergarten through third grade continuum of mathematics and reading skills in partnership with the Department of Education and the Governor's Office of Student Achievement to support flexible grouping and competency-based education pilots. 
 
Public Health $13,371,808 for public health, including $10 million for the Enterprise Systems Modernization Information Technology System, $745,223 for the Fulton County Board of Health district office, $385,000 for public health laboratories, $651,897 to replace lost federal funds, and $1,089,688 for the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission for safety-net hospitals. 
Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities $12,187,389 to support the Department of Justice (DOJ) settlement extension. 
SAFE GEORGIA 
 
Student Finance $16,794,170 for growth in the Move on When Ready dual enrollment program. 
 
Vehicle Purchases $24,685,000 for one-time funding for public safety agencies to replace various vehicle types in the Department of Public Safety, Department of Community Supervision, Georgia Department of Corrections, 
 
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Governor's Recommendation for AFY 2017 
 
Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and the Department of Juvenile Justice. 
Georgia Department of Corrections $17,034,151 to implement phase one of an Electronic Health Records system to replace paper-based medical records for the inmate population at prisons statewide to allow for effective telemedicine services, medical consults and supervision from Augusta University supervisory personnel, and continued participation in the 340B pharmaceutical discount program at the Augusta University Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH). 
$19,476,108 for the Health Program contract with Augusta University to address rising costs of pharmaceuticals for the inmate population. This includes $10,000,000 for Hepatitis C medication, $5,964,620 for generic prescription medication, $2,164,392 for HIV medication, $485,688 for psychotropic medication, and $861,408 for chemotherapy medication. 
Georgia Bureau of Investigation $865,039 for six new forensic scientist positions and associated equipment to offset increased forensic caseload in various disciplines. 
$3,000,000 to develop a statewide criminal e-filing pilot program to integrate criminal records. The integration will be from their inception at arrest, through the criminal prosecution and dispositional record filings in the local county court management systems until they reach final dispositional status at the Georgia Crime Information Center, Department of Corrections, and Department of Community Supervision. 
 
GROWING GEORGIA 
Agriculture $550,000 for the replacement of 30 vehicles. 
Georgia Forestry Commission $10,000,000 to support heavy equipment purchases and modernization in the Forest Protection program to aid in preventing and combating wildfires. 
Department of Community Affairs $2,250,886 for collection of data for the 2020 census. 
$3,000,000 for the OneGeorgia Authority for the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center. 
$3,500,000 for infrastructure needs on Hutchinson Island. 
$26,500,000 for the OneGeorgia Authority for economic development projects. 
$50,000,000 for a new Cyber Security Range, located on a state owned property in Augusta, in partnership with state, federal, and the private sector to create a secure environment for cybersecurity education programs, testing, and training. 
$15,000,000 for Regional Economic Business Assistance (REBA) grants. 
Department of Natural Resources $8,920,965 to support an increase in hazardous waste cleanup activities. 
$1,620,000 for the replacement of 37 vehicles and communications equipment in the Law Enforcement program. 
 
$1,592,880 for an outdoor recreation trail at Hardman Farm State Park in Helen. 
 
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 Budget Highlights 
 
Budget Highlights 
Governor's Recommendation for AFY 2017 
 
$438,533 to support an increase in solid waste cleanup activities. 
 
State Road and Tollway Authority $10,000,000 in one-time funds for the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank. 
 
RESPONSIBLE AND EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT 
Department of Revenue $15,000,000 for Forestland Protection Act grants. MOBILE GEORGIA 
House Bill 170 $108,735,100 in new state general and motor fuel funds for transportation resulting from HB 170 (2015 Session). 
 
Georgia Regional Transportation Authority $2,000,000 in state funds to rehabilitate 32 Xpress buses. 
$8,045,000 in one-time funds to purchase 12 Xpress buses. 
EMPLOYEE PAY PACKAGE $27,271,050 to provide a 20% salary increase for law enforcement officers and salary increases for public safety trainers and criminal investigators to reduce turnover and improve recruitment. 
 
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  Financial Summaries 
 
Financial Summaries 
 
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 Georgia Estimated State Revenues Amended FY 
 
Georgia Estimated State Revenues Amended FY 2017 
 
Georgia Estimated State Revenues Amended FY 2017 
 
State Funds Sources and Appropriations 
 
STATE FUNDS 
Funds Available from Beginning Fund Balance Mid-Year Adjustment for Education (K-12) Total Funds Available from Beginning Fund Balance 
State Treasury Receipts State General Funds Receipts Lottery for Education Proceeds and Interest Tobacco Settlement Funds and Interest Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Total State Treasury Receipts 
Other Funds Available for Expenditure Payments from Georgia Ports Authority Payments from State Board of Workers' Compensation Total Agency Surplus Returned 
Total State Funds 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
 
Proposed Changes 
 
FY 2017 Revised Amount 
 
$222,373,926 
 
$222,373,926 
 
$0 
 
$222,373,926 
 
$222,373,926 
 
$22,523,075,346 1,073,563,561 124,490,762 1,325,935 
$23,722,455,604 
 
$383,850,878 (1,018) 
$383,849,860 
 
$22,906,926,224 1,073,562,543 124,490,762 1,325,935 
$24,106,305,464 
 
$14,738,188 2,076,446 
$16,814,634 
$23,739,270,238 
 
$0 $606,223,786 
 
$14,738,188 2,076,446 
$16,814,634 
$24,345,494,024 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
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 Georgia Revenues: FY 2014 - FY 2016 and Estimated FY 2017 
 
Georgia Revenues: FY 2014 - FY 2016 and Estimated FY 2017 
1. State General Fund Receipts Net Taxes 
Department of Revenue Income Tax - Individual Income Tax - Corporate Sales and Use Tax-General Motor Fuel Tobacco Taxes Alcoholic Beverages Tax Estate Tax Property Tax Motor Vehicle License Tax Title Ad Valorem Tax 
Net Taxes - Department of Revenue Other Departments Insurance Premium Tax Total Net Taxes Interest, Fees, and Sales Department of Revenue 
Transportation Fees Other Interest, Fees, and Sales Total Interest, Fees, and Sales - Revenue Other Departments Office of the State Treasurer 
Interest on Motor Fuel Deposits Other Interest, Fees, and Sales Banking and Finance Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Corrections Driver Services Human Services Labor Natural Resources Public Health Public Service Commission Secretary of State Workers' Compensation All Other Departments Super Speeder Fine Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Payment Indigent Defense Fees Peace Officers' and Prosecutors' Training Funds Total Interest Fees and Sales - Other Departments Total Interest Fees and Sales 2. Total State General Fund Receipts 3. Lottery for Education Proceeds and Interest 4. Tobacco Settlement Funds and Interest 5. Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund 6. Other Revenue Federal Revenue Guaranteed Revenue Debt Common Reserve Fund Interest Total State Treasury Receipts Agency Surplus Returned Georgia Ports Authority 
 
FY 2014 Reported 
 
FY 2015 Reported 
 
FY 2016 Reported 
 
FY 2017 Estimated 
 
$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 
 
$9,678,524,026 1,000,536,425 5,390,353,066 1,025,819,044 215,055,115 184,373,811 
26,799,138 339,611,871 828,133,775 $18,689,206,271 
 
$10,439,533,668 981,002,336 
5,480,196,159 1,655,027,764 
219,870,413 190,536,391 
(414,376) 14,078,425 368,005,068 939,049,156 
$20,286,885,004 
 
$10,895,093,565 1,021,000,000 5,630,925,000 1,732,294,500 217,216,100 194,472,000 
1,000,000 366,685,000 873,369,980 $20,932,056,145 
 
372,121,805 $17,930,256,788 
 
419,653,207 $19,108,859,478 
 
428,699,713 $20,715,584,717 
 
437,973,500 $21,370,029,645 
 
$325,419,014 $325,419,014 
 
$338,135,999 $338,135,999 
 
$161,252,054 366,701,124 
$527,953,178 
 
$179,438,100 370,292,586 
$549,730,686 
 
$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 
 
$5,135,726 6,042,758 
20,531,999 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 
$987,747,556 $1,325,883,555 $20,434,743,033 
982,460,046 138,441,332 
1,784,064 
 
$9,436,908 26,378,044 21,400,170 
2,152,419 14,537,413 90,983,629 
4,611,720 24,863,466 48,490,740 11,308,266 
1,101,834 84,820,885 22,051,503 114,762,845 21,577,826 163,523,682 270,602,167 37,756,236 23,494,949 
$993,854,702 $1,521,807,880 $22,237,392,597 
1,100,790,077 137,152,014 1,458,567 
 
$15,052,000 16,352,000 20,200,000 2,000,000 14,476,770 63,000,000 4,625,000 21,400,000 48,113,164 15,038,461 800,000 76,946,000 20,122,760 
133,515,906 17,400,000 
170,902,988 288,220,844 
36,200,000 22,800,000 
$987,165,893$ $1,536,896,579 $22,906,926,224 
1,073,562,543 124,490,762 1,325,935 
 
2,446 
 
3,054 
 
2,876 
 
98,713 $20,256,765,496 
 
67,010 $21,557,498,539 
 
168,758 $23,476,964,889 
 
$24,106,305,464 
 
$11,288,188 
 
$38,188 
 
$2,388,188 
 
$14,738,188 
 
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The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
 Georgia Revenues: FY 2014 - FY 2016 and 
 
Georgia Revenues: FY 2014 - FY 2016 and Estimated FY 2017 
 
State Board of Workers' Compensation Georgia Building Authority Department of Administrative Services 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 
 
FY 2014 Reported 
5,303,747 845,934 
3,065,525 259,958,703 $280,462,097 
 
FY 2015 Reported 
4,728,320 595,934 
108,157,594 $113,520,036 
 
FY 2016 Reported 
4,152,893 
300,425,247 $306,966,328 
 
FY 2017 Estimated 
2,076,446 
$16,814,634 
 
182,958,586 
 
191,678,066 
 
204,347,430 
 
222,373,926 
 
$20,720,186,178 $21,862,696,641 $23,988,278,647 $24,345,494,024 
 
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. 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
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 Amended FY 2017 Georgia Estimated Revenues 
 
Georgia Estimated Revenues 
Amended FY 2017 
 
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The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
 Summary of Appropriations 
 
Summary of Appropriations 
 
Summary of Appropriations 
Governor's Recommendation for Amended FY 2017 
 
Departments/Agencies 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
Legislative Branch Georgia Senate Georgia House of Representatives General Assembly Audits and Accounts, Department of 
 
$11,002,593 19,361,657 11,161,451 35,840,303 
 
$11,002,593 19,361,657 11,161,451 35,840,303 
 
Judicial Branch Court of Appeals Judicial Council Juvenile Courts Prosecuting Attorneys Superior Courts Supreme Court 
 
20,388,803 14,751,818 
7,542,544 77,276,344 71,957,668 12,002,660 
 
$17,441 (22,879) 
4,884 46,537 87,813 
 
20,406,244 14,728,939 
7,542,544 77,281,228 72,004,205 12,090,473 
 
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, State 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 Public Safety, Department of 
 
7,722,718 4,544,913 47,831,239 12,698,264 1,032,094,308 72,531,539 3,204,819,543 160,518,678 1,122,345,607 11,568,382 67,673,016 413,415,722 32,278,101 8,911,091,964 28,810,275 36,253,201 58,465,577 642,045,394 20,375,395 131,760,511 327,004,653 13,292,592 31,055,108 105,802,965 16,452,212 
51,899,327 260,498,772 153,241,247 
 
3,311 133,945 617,315 
2,743 12,029,287 110,296,256 
7,190,878 11,211,860 39,735,132 
(1,478) 1,213,782 
(3,861) 204,474 111,719,607 (505,000) 10,027,549 10,025,151 42,107,967 
16,760 10,443,032 
2,682,128 (1,395) 6,485 
15,883,218 311,120 
4,500,000 4,331,697 13,380,140 30,690,244 
 
7,726,029 4,678,858 48,448,554 12,701,007 1,044,123,595 182,827,795 3,212,010,421 171,730,538 1,162,080,739 11,566,904 68,886,798 413,411,861 32,482,575 9,022,811,571 28,305,275 46,280,750 68,490,728 684,153,361 20,392,155 142,203,543 329,686,781 13,291,197 31,061,593 121,686,183 16,763,332 4,500,000 56,231,024 273,878,912 183,931,491 
 
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 Summary of Appropriations 
Governor's Recommendation for Amended 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 2017 Current Budget 
9,119,823 2,145,702,074 
183,732,819 24,535,702 
807,026,536 265,000 
350,036,165 1,714,543,424 
21,363,346 20,724,071 1,202,844,214 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
2,111 
 
9,121,934 
 
11,291,500 
 
2,156,993,574 
 
18,878,382 
 
202,611,201 
 
101,643 
 
24,637,345 
 
18,597,640 
 
825,624,176 
 
265,000 
 
52,169 
 
350,088,334 
 
118,734,206 
 
1,833,277,630 
 
91,601 
 
21,454,947 
 
14,714 
 
20,738,785 
 
73,677 
 
1,202,917,891 
 
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 
 
$23,739,270,238 
 
$606,223,786 $24,345,494,024 
 
$1,073,563,561 124,490,762 1,325,935 167,969,114 
1,660,064,000 283,993,012 
 
($1,018) 
2,933,874 87,282,500 
4,227,832 
 
$1,073,562,543 124,490,762 1,325,935 170,902,988 
1,747,346,500 288,220,844 
 
TOTAL STATE GENERAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS 
 
$20,427,863,854 
 
$511,780,598 $20,939,644,452 
 
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 Summary of Appropriations: By Policy 
 
Summary of Appropriations: By Policy Area 
 
Summary of Appropriations: By Policy Area 
Governor's Recommendation for Amended FY 2017 
 
Departments/State Agencies Other State Funds and Attached Agencies 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
 
Changes 
 
Amended 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 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 
 
$55,569,342 357,846,380 8,911,091,964 2,125,369,967 
5,178,401 15,153,706 90,332,151 715,717,181 
977,204 265,000 350,036,165 $12,627,537,461 
 
($3,861) 111,719,607 
5,143,657 2,646,600 3,501,243 18,594,170 
2,843 627 
52,169 $141,657,055 
 
$55,569,342 357,842,519 9,022,811,571 2,130,513,624 
7,825,001 18,654,949 108,926,321 715,720,024 
977,831 265,000 350,088,334 $12,769,194,516 
 
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 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 
 
$1,020,808,262 10,255,138 250,821 780,087 
2,583,833,259 100,083,981 167,969,114 283,993,012 2,214,677 2,398,841 64,326,659 609,986,835 238,656 8,823,148 22,996,755 229,069,632 13,717,860 1,325,935 16,385,345 21,363,346 
$5,160,821,363 
 
$12,028,828 
459 4,098 
2,933,874 4,227,832 
337 24,737 
42,099,904 159 
7,904 12,290,108 
1,090,032 91,601 
$74,799,873 
 
$1,032,837,090 10,255,138 250,821 780,546 
2,583,837,357 100,083,981 170,902,988 288,220,844 2,215,014 2,423,578 64,326,659 652,086,739 238,815 8,823,148 23,004,659 241,359,740 13,717,860 1,325,935 17,475,377 21,454,947 
$5,235,621,236 
 
Safe Georgia Community Supervision, Department of Georgia Commission on Family Violence Corrections, Department of Defense, Department of Investigation, Georgia Bureau of Criminal Justice Coordinating Council 
 
$160,126,690 391,988 
1,122,345,607 11,568,382 88,012,573 43,747,938 
 
$11,211,604 256 
39,735,132 (1,478) 
6,942,600 3,500,432 
 
$171,338,294 392,244 
1,162,080,739 11,566,904 94,955,173 47,248,370 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
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 Summary of Appropriations: By Policy Area 
Governor's Recommendation for Amended FY 2017 
 
Departments/State Agencies Other State Funds and Attached Agencies 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 2017 Current Budget 
327,004,653 16,452,212 
133,646,643 775,748 
3,505,881 2,991,658 12,321,317 $1,922,891,290 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
2,682,128 
 
329,686,781 
 
311,120 
 
16,763,332 
 
28,982,773 
 
162,629,416 
 
(40) 
 
775,708 
 
832,981 
 
4,338,862 
 
157,961 
 
3,149,619 
 
716,569 
 
13,037,886 
 
$95,072,038 
 
$2,017,963,328 
 
Responsible and Efficient Government Georgia Senate Georgia House of Representatives General Assembly Audits and Accounts, Department of Court of Appeals Judicial Council Juvenile Courts Prosecuting Attorneys Superior Courts Supreme Court Accounting Office, State Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission Georgia State Board of Accountancy Administrative Services, Department of Office of State Administrative Hearings Payments to Georgia Aviation Authority Banking and Finance, Department of Driver Services, Department of Employees' Retirement System of Georgia Governor, Office of the Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, Georgia Office of the State Inspector General Student Achievement, Governor's Office of Child Advocate, Office of the Georgia Professional Standards Commission Governor's Emergency Fund Governor's Office of Planning and Budget Insurance, Office of the Commissioner of Labor, Department of Law, Department of Properties Commission, State Payments to Georgia Building Authority Public Defender Council, Georgia 
 
$11,002,593 19,361,657 11,161,451 35,840,303 20,388,803 14,751,818 7,542,544 77,276,344 71,957,668 12,002,660 3,890,809 
3,032,537 799,372 469,506 
3,085,088 990,319 
12,698,264 67,673,016 28,810,275 
6,645,562 689,838 
2,781,840 688,215 
19,797,075 1,003,589 7,051,790 
11,062,041 8,745,627 
20,375,395 13,292,592 31,055,108 
51,899,327 
 
$17,441 (22,879) 
4,884 46,537 87,813 
1,750 
667 894 
133,945 
2,743 1,213,782 (505,000) 
4,046 (616) 16,576 
193 654 613 1,319 10,000,000 2,366 16,760 (1,395) 6,485 
4,500,000 4,331,697 
 
$11,002,593 19,361,657 11,161,451 35,840,303 20,406,244 14,728,939 7,542,544 77,281,228 72,004,205 12,090,473 3,892,559 
3,033,204 800,266 469,506 
3,219,033 990,319 
12,701,007 68,886,798 28,305,275 
6,649,608 689,222 
2,798,416 688,408 
19,797,729 1,004,202 7,053,109 
21,062,041 8,747,993 
20,392,155 13,291,197 31,061,593 
4,500,000 56,231,024 
 
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 Summary of Appropriations: By Policy 
 
Summary of Appropriations: By Policy Area 
Governor's Recommendation for Amended FY 2017 
 
Departments/State Agencies Other State 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 2017 Current Budget 
9,119,823 183,299,036 
433,783 21,221,351 
271,789 3,042,562 20,724,071 $815,935,441 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
2,111 
 
9,121,934 
 
18,878,382 
 
202,177,418 
 
433,783 
 
99,738 
 
21,321,089 
 
202 
 
271,991 
 
1,703 
 
3,044,265 
 
14,714 
 
20,738,785 
 
$38,858,125 
 
$854,793,566 
 
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, State Natural Resources, Department of Total 
 
$44,116,539 2,718,033 996,667 
38,764,672 20,000,000 
838,495 12,928,372 32,278,101 36,253,201 105,802,965 $294,697,045 
 
$617,495 (180) 
17,251,256 83,000,000 
10,045,000 204,474 
10,027,549 15,883,218 $137,028,812 
 
$44,734,034 2,717,853 996,667 
56,015,928 103,000,000 
838,495 22,973,372 32,482,575 46,280,750 121,686,183 $431,725,857 
 
Mobile Georgia Transportation, Department of Motor Fuel Funds Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority Total 
 
$17,920,864 1,660,064,000 
36,558,560 $1,714,543,424 
 
($894) 87,282,500 31,452,600 $118,734,206 
 
$17,919,970 1,747,346,500 
68,011,160 $1,833,277,630 
 
Debt Management General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Total 
 
$1,202,844,214 $1,202,844,214 
 
$73,677 $73,677 
 
$1,202,917,891 $1,202,917,891 
 
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 
 
$23,739,270,238 
 
$606,223,786 $24,345,494,024 
 
$1,073,563,561 124,490,762 1,325,935 167,969,114 
1,660,064,000 283,993,012 
 
($1,018) 
2,933,874 87,282,500 
4,227,832 
 
$1,073,562,543 124,490,762 1,325,935 170,902,988 
1,747,346,500 288,220,844 
 
TOTAL STATE GENERAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS 
 
$20,427,863,854 
 
$511,780,598 $20,939,644,452 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
23 
 
 Amended FY 2017 Appropriations by Policy Area 
 
Appropriations by Policy Area 
Amended FY 2017 
 
24 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
 Lottery Funds 
 
Lottery Funds 
Governor's Recommendation for Amended FY 2017 
 
Lottery Funds 
Use of Lottery Funds 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
Early Care and Learning, Bright from the Start: Department of Pre-Kindergarten Program Subtotal 
 
$357,846,380 $357,846,380 
 
($3,861) ($3,861) 
 
$357,842,519 $357,842,519 
 
Student Finance Commission, Georgia HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools HOPE Grant HOPE GED Low Interest Loans HOPE Administration Subtotal 
 
$522,496,534 47,916,330 
109,059,989 1,930,296 
26,000,000 8,314,032 
$715,717,181 
 
$2,843 $2,843 
 
$522,496,534 47,916,330 
109,059,989 1,930,296 
26,000,000 8,316,875 
$715,720,024 
 
TOTAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS 
 
$1,073,563,561 
 
($1,018) $1,073,562,543 
 
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, 2016, the Shortfall Reserve balance was $490,250,500. 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
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 Tobacco Settlement Funds 
 
Tobacco Settlement Funds 
Governor's Recommendation for Amended FY 2017 
 
Use of Tobacco Settlement Funds 
 
Current FY 2017 Budget 
 
Changes 
 
Amended 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 Enforcement/Compliance for Underage Smoking Subtotal Total - Healthcare 
 
DCH DCH DBHDD 
DPH DPH DPH DPH DPH DPH DOR 
 
TOTAL TOBACCO SETTLEMENT FUNDS 
SUMMARY BY AGENCY Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) Department of Community Health (DCH) Department of Public Health (DPH) Department of Revenue (DOR) 
Total 
 
$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 1,204,740 433,783 
$14,151,643 $124,490,762 
$124,490,762 
$10,255,138 100,083,981 
13,717,860 433,783 
$124,490,762 
 
$93,892,175 
 
6,191,806 
 
10,255,138 
 
$0 
 
$110,339,119 
 
$2,368,932 
 
2,915,302 
 
6,613,249 
 
115,637 
 
500,000 
 
1,204,740 
 
433,783 
 
$0 
 
$14,151,643 
 
$0 
 
$124,490,762 
 
$0 
 
$124,490,762 
 
$10,255,138 100,083,981 
13,717,860 433,783 
 
$0 
 
$124,490,762 
 
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 Transportation Funds 
 
Transportation Funds 
Governor's Recommendations for Amended 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 Fees Highway Impact Fees Alternative Vehicle Tax Exemptions Jet Fuel Tax Exemptions Other State General Funds 
Subtotal: State General Funds Total Transportation Funds Available 
 
FY 2017 Original Estimate 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Estimate 
 
$1,653,200,000 6,864,000 
$1,660,064,000 
 
$79,094,500 8,188,000 
$87,282,500 
 
$1,732,294,500 15,052,000 
$1,747,346,500 
 
$149,905,500 8,080,000 9,420,000 
13,200,000 7,639,539 
$188,245,039 
$1,848,309,039 
 
$15,932,600 5,520,000 
$21,452,600 $108,735,100 
 
$165,838,100 13,600,000 9,420,000 13,200,000 7,639,539 
$209,697,639 
$1,957,044,139 
 
Use of Motor Fuel Funds 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
Department of Transportation Capital Construction Projects Capital Maintenance Projects Construction Administration Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting Departmental Administration Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants Local Road Assistance Administration Planning Routine Maintenance Traffic Management and Control Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority Total - Department of Transportation 
Total - Motor Fuel Funds 
Use of State General Funds 
Department of Transportation Intermodal (Airport Aid Only) Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority Total - Department of Transportation 
General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund* Issued Subtotal: 
Total - State General Funds 
TOTAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS *Debt service shown is for road and bridge bonds only. 
 
$698,242,025 109,600,000 96,692,556 1,837,709 66,974,177 165,562,234 4,346,461 1,769,750 423,846,251 26,062,611 65,130,226 
$1,660,064,000 
$1,660,064,000 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
 
$68,597,234 17,735,100 4,500,000 
1,850,000 8,352,766 
2,700,000 5,000,000 (21,452,600) $87,282,500 
 
$766,839,259 127,335,100 101,192,556 1,837,709 68,824,177 173,915,000 4,346,461 1,769,750 426,546,251 31,062,611 43,677,626 
$1,747,346,500 
 
$87,282,500 $1,747,346,500 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$13,200,000 36,558,560 
$49,758,560 
 
$21,452,600 $21,452,600 
 
$13,200,000 58,011,160 
$71,211,160 
 
$138,486,479 $138,486,479 
$188,245,039 
$1,848,309,039 
 
$138,486,479 
 
$0 
 
$138,486,479 
 
$21,452,600 
 
$209,697,639 
 
$108,735,100 $1,957,044,139 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
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 Summary of Statewide Budget Changes 
Governor's Recommendations for Amended FY 2017 
 
Summary of Statewide Budget Changes 
 
Departments/Agencies and Attached Agencies 
 
Legislative Branch: Georgia Senate Georgia House of Representative Georgia General Assembly Audits, Department of 
 
Judicial Branch Court of Appeals Judicial Council Juvenile Courts Prosecuting Attorneys Superior Courts Supreme Court 
 
Executive Branch Accounting Office, State Georgia State Board of Accountancy Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission, GA Administrative Services, Department of Administrative Hearings, Office of State Agriculture, Department of Soil and Water Conservation Commission, State Banking and Finance, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Sexual Offender Review Board Community Affairs, Department of Community Health, Department of Composite Medical Board, Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Georgia Community Supervision, Department of Georgia Commission on Family Violence 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, State Governor, Office of the Office of Planning and Budget Child Advocate, Office of the Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, Georgia Equal Opportunity, Commission on Inspector General, Office of Professional Standards Commission, Georgia Student Achievement, Office of Human Services, Department of Aging, Council on Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, Georgia Insurance, Office of the Commissioner of Investigation, Georgia Bureau of Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Juvenile Justice, Department of Labor, Department of 
 
Law Enforcement Salaries 
 
Merit System Assessments 
 
$1,389 24,687 9,915,502 902,352 118,031 
28,164 
16,535 
11,629 2,804,130 
847,343 
 
$2,385 6,499 
8,271 1,327 
305 22,966 27,856 
4,068 
1,750 894 667 
725 (3,705) 
(180) 2,743 (158,561) 
459 370 2,709 
50 337 171,102 256 (202,479) (1,478) (8,249) 
(3,861) 4,474 
19,773 (615) 4,046 2,366 613 41 (616) 193 1,319 654 
27,238 159 
7,904 5,131 13,431 
432 (52,482) 
(1,395) 
 
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 Summary of Statewide Budget Changes 
 
Summary of Statewide Budget Changes 
Governor's Recommendations for Amended FY 2017 
 
Departments/Agencies and Attached Agencies 
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 Public Telecommunications Commission, 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 Motor Fuel Funds Veterans Service, Department of Workers' Compensation, State Board of 
TOTAL STATE FUNDS Less: Lottery Funds 
Motor Fuel Funds 
TOTAL STATE GENERAL FUNDS 
 
Law Enforcement Salaries 
1,749,119 311,120 
9,509,447 
103,298 526,073 
 
Merit System Assessments 
6,485 1,696 
(10,121) 7,988 344 
13,326 (40) 60 663 496 
2,111 
 
281,995 100,457 
 
1,243 3,259 (719) 
202 1,703 
 
8,672 11,107 
 
2,843 627 
52,169 (894) 
(1,049) 3,607 
 
$27,271,050 
 
($4,109) 
 
8,672 $27,262,378 
 
(1,018) ($3,091) 
 
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  Department Summaries 
 
Department Summaries 
 
 blank 
 
Legislative 
 
 Georgia Senate 
 
Georgia Senate 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Georgia Senate 
Program/Fund Sources Lieutenant Governor's Office Secretary of the Senate's Office Senate Senate Budget and Evaluation Office SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$1,307,892 1,195,975 7,374,656 1,124,070 
$11,002,593 11,002,593 
$11,002,593 
 
Changes $0 0 0 0 $0 0 $0 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$1,307,892 1,195,975 7,374,656 1,124,070 
$11,002,593 11,002,593 
$11,002,593 
 
The budget request for the Georgia Senate is included in the Governor's recommendation as submitted by the Georgia Senate. 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Lieutenant Governor's Office Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
Secretary of the Senate's Office Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
Senate Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
Senate Budget and Evaluation Office Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide budget development and evaluation expertise to the 
State Senate. 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
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 Program Budget Financial Summary 
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Total Funds 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
Lieutenant Governor's Office State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Secretary of the Senate's Office State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Senate State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Senate Budget and Evaluation Office State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
 
Georgia Senate 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$11,002,593 $11,002,593 $11,002,593 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$1,307,892 $1,307,892 
$1,195,975 $1,195,975 
$7,374,656 $7,374,656 
$1,124,070 $1,124,070 
 
Changes $0 $0 $0 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$11,002,593 
$11,002,593 $11,002,593 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$0 
 
$1,307,892 
 
$0 
 
$1,307,892 
 
$0 
 
$1,195,975 
 
$0 
 
$1,195,975 
 
$0 
 
$7,374,656 
 
$0 
 
$7,374,656 
 
$0 
 
$1,124,070 
 
$0 
 
$1,124,070 
 
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 Georgia House of Representatives 
 
Georgia House of Representatives 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Georgia House of Representatives 
Program/Fund Sources House of Representatives SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$19,361,657 
$19,361,657 
19,361,657 
$19,361,657 
 
Changes $0 $0 0 $0 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$19,361,657 
$19,361,657 
19,361,657 
$19,361,657 
 
The budget request for the Georgia House of Representatives is included in the Governor's recommendation as submitted by the Georgia House of Representatives. 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
House of Representatives Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
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35 
 
 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 2017 Current Budget 
$19,361,657 $19,361,657 $19,361,657 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$19,361,657 $19,361,657 
 
Changes $0 $0 $0 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$19,361,657 
$19,361,657 $19,361,657 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$0 
 
$19,361,657 
 
$0 
 
$19,361,657 
 
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 General Assembly 
 
General Assembly 
Department Financial Summary 
 
General Assembly 
Program/Fund Sources Ancillary Activities Legislative Fiscal Office Office of Legislative Counsel SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$6,023,533 1,320,981 3,816,937 
$11,161,451 11,161,451 
$11,161,451 
 
Changes $0 0 0 $0 0 $0 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$6,023,533 1,320,981 3,816,937 
$11,161,451 11,161,451 
$11,161,451 
 
The budget request for the General Assembly is included in the Governor's recommendation as submitted by the General Assembly. 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Ancillary Activities Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
Legislative Fiscal Office Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to act as the bookkeeper-comptroller for the legislative branch 
of government and maintain an account of legislative expenditures and commitments. 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
Office of Legislative Counsel Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for 
members of the General Assembly. 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
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 Program Budget Financial Summary 
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Total Funds 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
Ancillary Activities State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Legislative Fiscal Office State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Office of Legislative Counsel State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
 
General Assembly 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$11,161,451 $11,161,451 $11,161,451 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$6,023,533 $6,023,533 
$1,320,981 $1,320,981 
$3,816,937 $3,816,937 
 
Changes $0 $0 $0 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$11,161,451 
$11,161,451 $11,161,451 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$0 
 
$6,023,533 
 
$0 
 
$6,023,533 
 
$0 
 
$1,320,981 
 
$0 
 
$1,320,981 
 
$0 
 
$3,816,937 
 
$0 
 
$3,816,937 
 
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 Department of Audits and Accounts 
 
Department of Audits and Accounts 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Department of Audits and Accounts 
Program/Fund Sources Audit and Assurance Services Departmental Administration Immigration Enforcement Review Board Legislative Services Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax 
Digest SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$30,942,338 2,477,705 20,000 256,600 2,483,660 
$36,180,303 $36,180,303 
340,000 $340,000 35,840,303 $35,840,303 
 
Changes ($190,000) 0 0 0 0 
($190,000) ($190,000) 
(190,000) ($190,000) 
0 $0 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$30,752,338 2,477,705 20,000 256,600 2,483,660 
$35,990,303 $35,990,303 
150,000 $150,000 35,840,303 $35,840,303 
 
The budget request for the Department of Audits and Accounts is included in the Governor's recommendation as submitted by the Department of Audits and Accounts. 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Audit and Assurance Services 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance services for State Agencies, Authorities, Commissions, Bureaus, and higher education systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the State of Georgia Single Audit Report, and the State of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct audits of public school systems in Georgia; to perform special examinations and investigations; to conduct performance audits and evaluations at the request of the General Assembly; to conduct reviews of audits reports conducted by other independent auditors of local governments and non-profit organizations contracting with the State; to audit Medicaid provider claims; and to provide state financial information online to promote transparency in government. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
Other Changes 
 
1. Reduce other funds to reflect projected revenues. (Total Funds: ($190,000)) 
 
Yes 
 
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 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
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 Department of Audits and Accounts 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Immigration Enforcement Review Board 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse members of the Immigration Enforcement Review Board for expenses incurred in connection with the investigation and review of complaints alleging failure of public agencies or employees to properly adhere to federal and state laws related to the federal work authorization program E-Verify. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. 
 
$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 
 
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 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 2017 Current Budget 
$35,840,303 $35,840,303 
340,000 $340,000 $36,180,303 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$30,602,338 340,000 
$30,942,338 
$2,477,705 $2,477,705 
$20,000 $20,000 
$256,600 $256,600 
$2,483,660 $2,483,660 
Judicial 
 
Changes $0 $0 
(190,000) ($190,000) ($190,000) 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$35,840,303 $35,840,303 
150,000 $150,000 $35,990,303 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$0 (190,000) ($190,000) 
 
$30,602,338 150,000 
$30,752,338 
 
$0 
 
$2,477,705 
 
$0 
 
$2,477,705 
 
$0 
 
$20,000 
 
$0 
 
$20,000 
 
$0 
 
$256,600 
 
$0 
 
$256,600 
 
$0 
 
$2,483,660 
 
$0 
 
$2,483,660 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
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 Court of Appeals 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Court of Appeals 
Program/Fund Sources Court of Appeals SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$20,538,803 $20,538,803 $20,538,803 
150,000 $150,000 20,388,803 $20,388,803 
 
Changes $17,441 $17,441 $17,441 
0 $0 17,441 $17,441 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$20,556,244 $20,556,244 $20,556,244 
150,000 $150,000 20,406,244 $20,406,244 
 
The budget request for the Court of Appeals is included in the Governor's recommendation as submitted by the Court of Appeals. 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Court of Appeals Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate and certiorari 
jurisdiction pursuant to the Constitution of the State of Georgia, Art. VI, Section V, Para. III, in all cases not reserved to the Supreme Court of Georgia or conferred on other courts by law. Recommended Change: 
1. Increase funds to provide for security equipment storage and installation of four additional cameras in the Health Building. Total Change 
 
$17,441 $17,441 
 
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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 2017 Current Budget 
$20,388,803 $20,388,803 
150,000 $150,000 $20,538,803 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$20,388,803 150,000 
$20,538,803 
 
Changes $17,441 $17,441 0 $0 $17,441 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$20,406,244 $20,406,244 
150,000 $150,000 $20,556,244 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$17,441 0 
$17,441 
 
$20,406,244 150,000 
$20,556,244 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
43 
 
 Judicial Council 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Judicial Council 
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 2017 Current Budget 
$611,070 314,203 
1,218,860 14,807,214 
534,149 800,000 $18,285,496 $18,285,496 
1,627,367 1,906,311 $3,533,678 14,751,818 $14,751,818 
 
Changes $0 0 0 
(22,879) 0 0 
($22,879) ($22,879) 
0 0 $0 (22,879) ($22,879) 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$611,070 314,203 
1,218,860 14,784,335 
534,149 800,000 $18,262,617 $18,262,617 
1,627,367 1,906,311 $3,533,678 14,728,939 $14,728,939 
 
The budget request for the Judicial Council is included in the Governor's recommendation as submitted by the Judicial Council. 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
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. No change. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the state's court-connected alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services by promoting the establishment of new ADR court programs, providing support to existing programs, establishing and enforcing qualifications and ethical standards, registering ADR professionals and volunteers, providing training, administering statewide grants, and collecting statistical data to monitor program effectiveness. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
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Judicial Council 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Institute of Continuing Judicial Education 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to provide basic training and continuing education for Superior Court Judges, Juvenile Court Judges, State Court Judges, Probate Court Judges, Magistrate Court Judges, Municipal Court Judges, Superior Court Clerks, Juvenile Court Clerks, Municipal Court Clerks, and other court personnel. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. Total Change 
 
Judicial Council 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of 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: 
 
1. Eliminate funds to reflect a reduction in real estate expenses due to decreased utilization of space by the agency effective January 1, 2017. 
Total Change 
 
Judicial Qualifications Commission 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate complaints filed against a judicial officer, impose and recommend disciplinary sanctions against any judicial officer, and when necessary, file formal charges against that officer and provide a formal trial or hearing. The purpose of this appropriation is also to produce formal and informal advisory opinions; provide training and guidance to judicial candidates regarding the Code of Judicial Conduct; and investigate allegations of unethical campaign practices. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. Total Change 
 
Resource Center Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide direct representation to death penalty sentenced 
inmates and to recruit and assist private attorneys to represent plaintiffs in habeas corpus proceedings. Recommended Change: 
1. No change. Total Change 
 
$0 $0 
($22,879) ($22,879) 
$0 $0 
$0 $0 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
45 
 
 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 2017 Current Budget 
$14,751,818 $14,751,818 
1,627,367 $1,627,367 
1,906,311 $1,906,311 $18,285,496 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$611,070 $611,070 
$314,203 $314,203 
$515,657 703,203 
$1,218,860 
$12,290,942 1,627,367 888,905 
$14,807,214 
$534,149 $534,149 
$800,000 $800,000 
 
Changes ($22,879) ($22,879) 0 $0 0 $0 ($22,879) 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$14,728,939 $14,728,939 
1,627,367 $1,627,367 
1,906,311 $1,906,311 $18,262,617 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$0 
 
$611,070 
 
$0 
 
$611,070 
 
$0 
 
$314,203 
 
$0 
 
$314,203 
 
$0 
 
$515,657 
 
0 
 
703,203 
 
$0 
 
$1,218,860 
 
($22,879) 0 0 
($22,879) 
 
$12,268,063 1,627,367 888,905 
$14,784,335 
 
$0 
 
$534,149 
 
$0 
 
$534,149 
 
$0 
 
$800,000 
 
$0 
 
$800,000 
 
46 
 
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Juvenile Courts 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Juvenile Courts 
Program/Fund Sources Council of Juvenile Court Judges Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$1,659,300 5,950,730 
$7,610,030 $7,610,030 
67,486 $67,486 7,542,544 $7,542,544 
 
Changes $0 0 $0 $0 
0 $0 
0 $0 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$1,659,300 5,950,730 
$7,610,030 $7,610,030 
67,486 $67,486 7,542,544 $7,542,544 
 
The budget request for the Juvenile Courts is included in the Governor's recommendation as submitted by the Juvenile Courts. 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Council of Juvenile Court Judges 
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to represent all the juvenile judges in Georgia. Jurisdiction in cases involving children includes delinquencies, status offenses, and deprivation. 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court 
judges salaries. 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
47 
 
 Juvenile Courts 
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 
Council of Juvenile Court Judges State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$7,542,544 $7,542,544 
67,486 $67,486 $7,610,030 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$1,591,814 67,486 
$1,659,300 
$5,950,730 $5,950,730 
 
Changes $0 $0 0 $0 $0 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$7,542,544 $7,542,544 
67,486 $67,486 $7,610,030 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$0 
 
$1,591,814 
 
0 
 
67,486 
 
$0 
 
$1,659,300 
 
$0 
 
$5,950,730 
 
$0 
 
$5,950,730 
 
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 Prosecuting Attorneys 
 
Prosecuting Attorneys 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Prosecuting Attorneys 
Program/Fund Sources Council of Superior Court Clerks District Attorneys Prosecuting Attorney's Council SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$185,580 72,298,642 
6,813,762 $79,297,984 $79,297,984 
2,021,640 $2,021,640 77,276,344 $77,276,344 
 
Changes $0 
4,884 0 
$4,884 $4,884 
0 $0 4,884 $4,884 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$185,580 72,303,526 
6,813,762 $79,302,868 $79,302,868 
2,021,640 $2,021,640 77,281,228 $77,281,228 
 
The budget request for the Prosecuting Attorneys is included in the Governor's recommendation as submitted by the Prosecuting Attorneys. 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Council of Superior Court Clerks Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist superior court clerks throughout the state in the 
execution of their duties and to promote and assist in the training of superior court clerks. 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
District Attorneys Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the District Attorney to represent the State of Georgia in the 
trial and appeal of criminal cases in the Superior Court for the judicial circuit and delinquency cases in the juvenile courts per Ga. Const., Art. VI, Sec. VIII. Para I and OCGA 15-18. Recommended Change: 
1. Increase funds to reflect an accountability court supplement for a district attorney for the newly established accountability court in the Tifton Judicial Circuit per HB 279 (2015 Session). Total Change 
 
$4,884 $4,884 
 
Prosecuting Attorney's Council Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
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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 2017 Current Budget 
$77,276,344 $77,276,344 
2,021,640 $2,021,640 $79,297,984 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$185,580 $185,580 
$70,277,002 2,021,640 
$72,298,642 
$6,813,762 $6,813,762 
 
Changes $4,884 $4,884 0 $0 $4,884 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$77,281,228 $77,281,228 
2,021,640 $2,021,640 $79,302,868 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$0 
 
$185,580 
 
$0 
 
$185,580 
 
$4,884 0 
$4,884 
 
$70,281,886 2,021,640 
$72,303,526 
 
$0 
 
$6,813,762 
 
$0 
 
$6,813,762 
 
50 
 
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 Superior Courts 
 
Superior Courts 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Superior Courts 
Program/Fund Sources Council of Superior Court Judges Judicial Administrative Districts Superior Court Judges SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$1,570,297 2,686,789 
67,776,332 $72,033,418 $72,033,418 
75,750 $75,750 71,957,668 $71,957,668 
 
Changes $0 0 
46,537 $46,537 $46,537 
0 $0 46,537 $46,537 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$1,570,297 2,686,789 
67,822,869 $72,079,955 $72,079,955 
75,750 $75,750 72,004,205 $72,004,205 
 
The budget request for the Superior Courts is included in the Governor's recommendation as submitted by the Superior Courts. 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Council of Superior Court Judges 
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the operations of the Council of Superior Court Judges and is to further the improvement of the Superior Court in the administration of justice through leadership, training, policy development and budgetary and fiscal administration. 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
Judicial Administrative Districts 
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regional administrative support to the judges of the superior court. This support includes managing budgets, policy, procedure, and providing a liaison between local and state courts. 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
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. Provide additional funds to reflect an accountability court supplement to Superior Court Judges in the Tifton Circuit effective January 1, 2017 and to the judges with existing operational accountability courts in the Dublin and South Georgia circuits. 
2. Eliminate one-time funds for equipment for the Western Circuit judgeship created in HB 279 (2015 Session). 
Total Change 
 
$54,099 
(7,562) $46,537 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
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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 2017 Current Budget 
$71,957,668 $71,957,668 
75,750 $75,750 $72,033,418 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$1,510,297 60,000 
$1,570,297 
$2,671,039 15,750 
$2,686,789 
$67,776,332 $67,776,332 
 
Changes $46,537 $46,537 0 $0 $46,537 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$72,004,205 $72,004,205 
75,750 $75,750 $72,079,955 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$0 
 
$1,510,297 
 
0 
 
60,000 
 
$0 
 
$1,570,297 
 
$0 
 
$2,671,039 
 
0 
 
15,750 
 
$0 
 
$2,686,789 
 
$46,537 $46,537 
 
$67,822,869 $67,822,869 
 
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 Supreme Court 
 
Supreme Court 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Supreme Court 
Program/Fund Sources Supreme Court of Georgia SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$13,862,483 $13,862,483 $13,862,483 
1,859,823 $1,859,823 12,002,660 $12,002,660 
 
Changes $87,813 $87,813 $87,813 
0 $0 87,813 $87,813 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$13,950,296 $13,950,296 $13,950,296 
1,859,823 $1,859,823 12,090,473 $12,090,473 
 
The budget request for the Supreme Court is included in the Governor's recommendation as submitted by the Supreme Court. 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Supreme Court of Georgia 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Supreme Court of Georgia which exercises exclusive appellate jurisdiction in all cases involving: the construction of a treaty, the Constitution of the State of Georgia or of the United States, the constitutionality of a law, ordinance, or constitutional provision that has been drawn in question, and all cases of election contest per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. II. The purpose of this appropriation is also to support the Supreme Court of Georgia in its exercise of jurisdiction in cases per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. III and its administration of the Bar Exam and oversight of the Office of Reporter of Decisions. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. Increase funds for personal services for one information technology position. 
 
2. Increase funds for personal services for one procurement and facilities position. 
 
3. Increase funds for personal services for one senior accountant position. 
 
4. Increase funds for salary adjustment of the Georgia State Patrol trooper assigned to Supreme Court. 
 
Total Change 
 
$29,578 18,857 30,594 8,784 
$87,813 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
53 
 
 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 2017 Current Budget 
$12,002,660 $12,002,660 
1,859,823 $1,859,823 $13,862,483 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$12,002,660 1,859,823 
$13,862,483 
Executive 
 
Changes $87,813 $87,813 0 $0 $87,813 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$12,090,473 $12,090,473 
1,859,823 $1,859,823 $13,950,296 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$87,813 0 
$87,813 
 
$12,090,473 1,859,823 
$13,950,296 
 
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 State Accounting Office 
 
State Accounting Office 
Department Financial Summary 
 
State Accounting Office 
Program/Fund Sources Administration Financial Systems Shared Services 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 2017 Current Budget 
$1,603,202 19,372,126 
2,539,500 2,667,554 $26,182,382 
3,032,537 
799,372 $3,831,909 $30,014,291 
22,291,573 $22,291,573 
7,722,718 $7,722,718 
 
Changes $94 0 456 
1,200 $1,750 
667 
894 $1,561 $3,311 
0 $0 3,311 $3,311 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$1,603,296 19,372,126 
2,539,956 2,668,754 $26,184,132 
3,033,204 
800,266 $3,833,470 $30,017,602 
22,291,573 $22,291,573 
7,726,029 $7,726,029 
 
Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
$94 
 
Total Change 
 
$94 
 
Financial Systems Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate, support, monitor, and improve the State's enterprise 
financial accounting, payroll, and human capital management systems. 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$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: 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
$456 $456 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
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 State Accounting Office 
Department Financial Summary 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
Total Change 
 
$1,200 $1,200 
$667 $667 
$894 $894 
 
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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 
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 2017 Current Budget 
$7,722,718 $7,722,718 22,291,573 $22,291,573 $30,014,291 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$334,124 1,269,078 $1,603,202 
$164,000 19,208,126 $19,372,126 
$836,143 1,703,357 $2,539,500 
$2,556,542 111,012 
$2,667,554 
$3,032,537 $3,032,537 
$799,372 $799,372 
 
Changes $3,311 $3,311 0 $0 $3,311 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$7,726,029 $7,726,029 22,291,573 $22,291,573 $30,017,602 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$94 
 
$334,218 
 
0 
 
1,269,078 
 
$94 
 
$1,603,296 
 
$0 
 
$164,000 
 
0 
 
19,208,126 
 
$0 
 
$19,372,126 
 
$456 0 
$456 
 
$836,599 1,703,357 $2,539,956 
 
$1,200 0 
$1,200 
 
$2,557,742 111,012 
$2,668,754 
 
$667 $667 
$894 $894 
 
$3,033,204 $3,033,204 
$800,266 $800,266 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
57 
 
 Department of Administrative Services 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Department of Administrative Services 
Program/Fund Sources Certificate of Need Appeal Panel 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 SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$39,506 5,914,519 1,350,240 11,746,956 160,370,104 13,801,858 2,282,807 $195,505,990 
4,385,893 5,616,887 
990,319 $10,993,099 $206,499,089 
201,954,176 $201,954,176 
4,544,913 $4,544,913 
 
Changes $0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 
133,945 0 0 
$133,945 $133,945 
0 $0 133,945 $133,945 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$39,506 5,914,519 1,350,240 11,746,956 160,370,104 13,801,858 2,282,807 $195,505,990 
4,519,838 5,616,887 
990,319 $11,127,044 $206,633,034 
201,954,176 $201,954,176 
4,678,858 $4,678,858 
 
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 
 
Compensation Per General Assembly Resolutions 
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to purchase annuities and other products for wrongfully convicted inmates when directed by the General Assembly upon passage of the required House Resolutions. 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
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 Department of Administrative Services 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs. Recommended Change: 
1. No change. Total Change 
 
Fleet Management 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and manage a fuel card program for state and local governments; implement the Motor Vehicle Contract Maintenance program to provide repairs, roadside assistance, and maintenance for state and local government fleets; and establish a motor pool for traveling state employees. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. Total Change 
 
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 classifications; develop fair and consistent compensation practices; and administer the employee benefits program. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. Total Change 
 
Risk Management 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to administer a liability insurance program to protect state government and employees from work-related claims, provide indemnification funds for public officers and public school personnel in case of disability or death, identify and control risks and hazards to minimize loss, insure state-owned buildings and property against damage or destruction, partner with the Department of Labor in administering unemployment claims, and administer the Workers Compensation Program. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. Total Change 
 
State Purchasing 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to publicize government contract opportunities on the Georgia Procurement Registry; maintain a comprehensive listing of all agency contracts; manage bids, Requests For Proposals, and Requests For Quotes; provide and oversee Purchasing Cards; conduct reverse auctions for non-construction goods and services valued above $100,000; leverage the state's purchasing power in obtaining contracts; train vendors seeking contract opportunities; and certify small and/or minority business vendors. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. Total Change 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
$0 $0 
$0 $0 
$0 $0 
$0 $0 
$0 $0 
59 
 
Department of Administrative Services 
 
 Department of Administrative Services 
Department Financial Summary 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
2. Increase funds for the Georgia Tax Tribunal to cover operating expenses for the tax judge. 
Total Change 
 
Office of the State Treasurer 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies for state agencies; assist agencies with bank services and accounts; monitor agency deposits and disbursement patterns; invest funds for state and local entities; track warrants, fund agency allotments, and pay state debt service; manage state revenue collections; and manage the Path2College 529 Plan. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. Total Change 
 
Payments to Georgia Aviation Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide oversight and efficient operation of state aircraft and 
aviation operations to ensure the safety of state air travelers and aviation property. Recommended Change: 
1. No change. Total Change 
 
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 
$725 133,220 $133,945 
$0 $0 
$0 $0 
$0 $0 
 
60 
 
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 Department of Administrative Services 
 
Department of Administrative Services 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
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 2017 Current Budget 
$4,544,913 $4,544,913 201,954,176 $201,954,176 $206,499,089 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$39,506 $39,506 
$5,914,519 $5,914,519 
$1,350,240 $1,350,240 
$11,746,956 $11,746,956 
$430,000 159,940,104 $160,370,104 
$13,801,858 $13,801,858 
$2,282,807 $2,282,807 
$3,085,088 1,300,805 
$4,385,893 
$5,616,887 $5,616,887 
$990,319 $990,319 
 
Changes $133,945 $133,945 0 $0 $133,945 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$4,678,858 $4,678,858 201,954,176 $201,954,176 $206,633,034 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$0 
 
$39,506 
 
$0 
 
$39,506 
 
$0 
 
$5,914,519 
 
$0 
 
$5,914,519 
 
$0 
 
$1,350,240 
 
$0 
 
$1,350,240 
 
$0 
 
$11,746,956 
 
$0 
 
$11,746,956 
 
$0 
 
$430,000 
 
0 
 
159,940,104 
 
$0 
 
$160,370,104 
 
$0 
 
$13,801,858 
 
$0 
 
$13,801,858 
 
$0 
 
$2,282,807 
 
$0 
 
$2,282,807 
 
$133,945 0 
$133,945 
$0 $0 
$0 $0 
 
$3,219,033 1,300,805 
$4,519,838 
$5,616,887 $5,616,887 
$990,319 $990,319 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
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 Department of Agriculture 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Department of Agriculture 
Program/Fund Sources Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Consumer Protection Departmental Administration Marketing and Promotion Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs SUBTOTAL (Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition 
Authority State Soil and Water Conservation 
Commission SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES) Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$3,286,331 30,304,460 
4,821,097 6,400,706 2,911,399 $47,723,993 
996,667 
3,979,238 
$4,975,905 $52,699,898 
3,225,428 1,643,231 $4,868,659 47,831,239 $47,831,239 
 
Changes $71,200 272,185 (510) 274,620 0 
$617,495 
0 
(180) 
($180) $617,315 
0 0 $0 617,315 $617,315 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$3,357,531 30,576,645 
4,820,587 6,675,326 2,911,399 $48,341,488 
996,667 
3,979,058 
$4,975,725 $53,317,213 
3,225,428 1,643,231 $4,868,659 48,448,554 $48,448,554 
 
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. Transfer funds for prior year University of Georgia merit-based pay adjustments from the Teaching program in the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. Total Change 
 
$71,200 $71,200 
 
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 Department of Agriculture 
 
Department of Agriculture 
Department Financial Summary 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
2. Provide one-time funds to replace 15 vehicles. 
 
Total Change 
 
Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the 
department. Recommended Change: 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
2. Provide one-time funds to replace 15 vehicles. 
 
Total Change 
 
Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to pay for operation of the Poultry Diagnostic Veterinary Labs, 
which conduct disease diagnoses and monitoring. Recommended Change: 
1. No change. Total Change 
 
($2,815) 275,000 $272,185 
($510) ($510) 
($380) 275,000 $274,620 
$0 $0 
 
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 Department of Agriculture 
Department Financial Summary 
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce the rates charged by the Georgia Agricultural 
Exposition Authority for youth and livestock events. Recommended Change: 
1. No change. Total Change 
 
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; conserve ground and surface water in Georgia by increasing the uniformity and efficiency of agricultural water irrigation systems, by installing meters on sites with permits for agricultural use to obtain data on agricultural water usage, and by administering the use of federal funds to construct and renovate agricultural water catchments; inspect, maintain, and provide assistance to owners of USDA flood control structures so that they comply with the state Safe Dams Act; and to provide funds for planning and research on water management, erosion, and sedimentation control. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 $0 
($180) ($180) 
 
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 Department of Agriculture 
 
Department of Agriculture 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Consumer Protection State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Departmental Administration State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Marketing and Promotion State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority 
State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS State Soil and Water Conservation Commission State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$47,831,239 $47,831,239 
3,225,428 $3,225,428 
1,643,231 $1,643,231 $52,699,898 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$3,286,331 $3,286,331 
$27,108,177 2,866,283 330,000 
$30,304,460 
$4,821,097 $4,821,097 
$5,989,535 411,171 
$6,400,706 
$2,911,399 $2,911,399 
$996,667 $996,667 
$2,718,033 359,145 902,060 
$3,979,238 
 
Changes $617,315 $617,315 0 $0 0 $0 $617,315 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$48,448,554 $48,448,554 
3,225,428 $3,225,428 
1,643,231 $1,643,231 $53,317,213 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$71,200 $71,200 
 
$3,357,531 $3,357,531 
 
$272,185 0 0 
$272,185 
 
$27,380,362 2,866,283 330,000 
$30,576,645 
 
($510) ($510) 
 
$4,820,587 $4,820,587 
 
$274,620 0 
$274,620 
 
$6,264,155 411,171 
$6,675,326 
 
$0 
 
$2,911,399 
 
$0 
 
$2,911,399 
 
$0 $0 
($180) 0 0 
($180) 
 
$996,667 $996,667 
$2,717,853 359,145 902,060 
$3,979,058 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
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 Department of Banking and Finance 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Department of Banking and Finance 
Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration Financial Institution Supervision Non-Depository Financial Institution 
Supervision SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$2,624,075 8,004,577 2,069,612 
$12,698,264 12,698,264 
$12,698,264 
 
Changes 
 
$555 1,736 
452 
 
$2,743 2,743 
$2,743 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$2,624,630 8,006,313 2,070,064 
$12,701,007 12,701,007 
$12,701,007 
 
Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs. Recommended Change: 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. Total Change 
 
$555 $555 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
Total Change 
 
$1,736 $1,736 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
Total Change 
 
$452 $452 
 
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 Department of Banking and Finance 
 
Department of Banking and Finance 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Total Funds 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
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 2017 Current Budget 
$12,698,264 $12,698,264 $12,698,264 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$2,624,075 $2,624,075 
$8,004,577 $8,004,577 
$2,069,612 $2,069,612 
 
Changes $2,743 $2,743 $2,743 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$12,701,007 
$12,701,007 $12,701,007 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$555 $555 
 
$2,624,630 $2,624,630 
 
$1,736 $1,736 
 
$8,006,313 $8,006,313 
 
$452 $452 
 
$2,070,064 $2,070,064 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
67 
 
 Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities 
Program/Fund Sources Adult Addictive Diseases Services Adult Developmental Disabilities Services Adult Forensic Services Adult Mental Health Services Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases 
Services Child and Adolescent Developmental 
Disabilities Child and Adolescent Forensic Services Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Departmental Administration - Behavioral 
Health Direct Care Support Services Substance Abuse Prevention SUBTOTAL (Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Georgia Council on Developmental 
Disabilities Sexual Offender Review Board SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES) Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$90,928,897 355,318,723 
97,364,149 378,203,095 
11,236,003 
12,572,357 
6,472,393 60,684,180 49,644,487 
129,245,186 10,232,894 
$1,201,902,364 
2,269,863 
780,087 $3,049,950 $1,204,952,314 
144,666,334 28,191,672 
$172,858,006 1,021,839,170 
10,255,138 $1,032,094,308 
 
Changes ($116) 
6,004,841 (19,789) 
6,072,518 0 
(432) 
(587) (367) (7,195) 
(20,045) 0 
$12,028,828 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$90,928,781 361,323,564 
97,344,360 384,275,613 
11,236,003 
12,571,925 
6,471,806 60,683,813 49,637,292 
129,225,141 10,232,894 
$1,213,931,192 
 
0 
459 $459 $12,029,287 
0 0 $0 12,029,287 0 $12,029,287 
 
2,269,863 
780,546 $3,050,409 $1,216,981,601 
144,666,334 28,191,672 
$172,858,006 1,033,868,457 
10,255,138 $1,044,123,595 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Adult Addictive Diseases Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for 
adults who abuse alcohol and other drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive gambling. Recommended Change: 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
($116) ($116) 
 
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 Department of Behavioral Health and 
 
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Adult Developmental Disabilities Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote independence of adults with significant 
development disabilities through institutional care, community support and respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 2. Increase funds for 250 additional slots for the New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP) for the developmentally disabled to meet the requirements of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Settlement Agreement. 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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 2. Increase funds for mental health consumers in community settings to comply with the requirements of 
the DOJ Settlement Agreement. 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. No change. Total Change 
Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, residential, support, and education 
services to promote independence for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities. Recommended Change: 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. Total Change 
 
($49,272) 6,054,113 $6,004,841 
($19,789) ($19,789) 
($60,758) 6,133,276 $6,072,518 
$0 $0 
($432) ($432) 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
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 Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities 
Department Financial Summary 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. Total Change 
Direct Care Support Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals. Recommended Change: 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. Total Change 
Substance Abuse Prevention Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the health and well-being of children, youth, 
families and communities through preventing the use and/or abuse of alcohol, tobacco and drugs. Recommended Change: 
1. No change. Total Change 
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and support for people with 
developmental disabilities and their families. Recommended Change: 
1. No change. Total Change 
 
($587) ($587) 
($367) ($367) 
($7,195) ($7,195) 
($20,045) ($20,045) 
$0 $0 
$0 $0 
 
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 Department of Behavioral Health and 
 
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities 
Department Financial Summary 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
$459 $459 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
71 
 
 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 2017 Current Budget 
$1,021,839,170 10,255,138 
$1,032,094,308 14,163,709 25,361,291 47,482,075 40,481,142 12,096,720 5,081,397 
$144,666,334 28,191,672 
$28,191,672 $1,204,952,314 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$46,239,763 50,000 
29,607,511 2,500,000 
12,096,720 434,903 
$90,928,897 
$289,122,832 10,255,138 12,336,582 30,644,171 12,960,000 
$355,318,723 
$97,337,649 26,500 
$97,364,149 
$365,254,047 6,726,178 2,070,420 3,062,355 1,090,095 
$378,203,095 
$3,307,854 50,000 
7,878,149 $11,236,003 
 
Changes $12,029,287 0 $12,029,287 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 0 $0 $12,029,287 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$1,033,868,457 10,255,138 
$1,044,123,595 14,163,709 25,361,291 47,482,075 40,481,142 12,096,720 5,081,397 
$144,666,334 28,191,672 
$28,191,672 $1,216,981,601 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
($116) 0 0 0 0 0 
($116) 
 
$46,239,647 50,000 
29,607,511 2,500,000 
12,096,720 434,903 
$90,928,781 
 
$6,004,841 0 0 0 0 
$6,004,841 
 
$295,127,673 10,255,138 12,336,582 30,644,171 12,960,000 
$361,323,564 
 
($19,789) 0 
($19,789) 
 
$97,317,860 26,500 
$97,344,360 
 
$6,072,518 0 0 0 0 
$6,072,518 
 
$371,326,565 6,726,178 2,070,420 3,062,355 1,090,095 
$384,275,613 
 
$0 
 
$3,307,854 
 
0 
 
50,000 
 
0 
 
7,878,149 
 
$0 
 
$11,236,003 
 
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 Department of Behavioral Health and 
 
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
 
Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities State General Funds Medical Assistance Program TOTAL FUNDS 
Child and Adolescent Forensic Services State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services State General Funds Community Mental Health Services Block Grant Medical Assistance Program Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Departmental Administration - Behavioral Health State General Funds Medical Assistance Program Social Services Block Grant Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Direct Care Support Services State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Substance Abuse Prevention State General Funds Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant TOTAL FUNDS 
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities 
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS Sexual Offender Review Board State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$8,983,665 3,588,692 
$12,572,357 
$6,472,393 $6,472,393 
$50,274,665 7,437,531 2,886,984 85,000 
$60,684,180 
$37,906,770 4,378,613 7,336,971 22,133 
$49,644,487 
$115,672,145 13,573,041 
$129,245,186 
$236,479 9,996,415 $10,232,894 
$250,821 2,019,042 $2,269,863 
$780,087 $780,087 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
($432) 0 
($432) 
 
$8,983,233 3,588,692 
$12,571,925 
 
($587) ($587) 
 
$6,471,806 $6,471,806 
 
($367) 0 0 0 
($367) 
 
$50,274,298 7,437,531 2,886,984 85,000 
$60,683,813 
 
($7,195) 0 0 0 
($7,195) 
 
$37,899,575 4,378,613 7,336,971 22,133 
$49,637,292 
 
($20,045) 0 
($20,045) 
 
$115,652,100 13,573,041 
$129,225,141 
 
$0 
 
$236,479 
 
0 
 
9,996,415 
 
$0 
 
$10,232,894 
 
$0 0 
$0 
$459 $459 
 
$250,821 2,019,042 $2,269,863 
$780,546 $780,546 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
73 
 
 Department of Community Affairs 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Department of Community Affairs 
Program/Fund Sources Building Construction Coordinated Planning Departmental Administration Federal Community and Economic 
Development Programs Homeownership Programs Regional Services Rental Housing Programs Research and Surveys Special Housing Initiatives State Community Development Programs State Economic Development Programs SUBTOTAL (Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance 
Authority Payments to Georgia Regional 
Transportation Authority Payments to OneGeorgia Authority SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES) Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$451,185 4,244,881 7,505,877 49,832,036 
9,787,841 1,551,442 131,026,320 
407,226 6,614,518 1,079,529 27,044,480 $239,545,335 
838,495 
12,928,372 
20,145,521 $33,912,388 $273,457,723 
183,720,001 17,206,183 
$200,926,184 72,531,539 
$72,531,539 
 
Changes $18 
2,250,961 8 
102 
0 77 
0 27 
0 48 15,000,015 $17,251,256 
0 
10,045,000 
83,000,000 $93,045,000 $110,296,256 
0 0 $0 110,296,256 $60,296,256 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$451,203 6,495,842 7,505,885 49,832,138 
9,787,841 1,551,519 131,026,320 
407,253 6,614,518 1,079,577 42,044,495 $256,796,591 
838,495 
22,973,372 
103,145,521 $126,957,388 $383,753,979 
183,720,001 17,206,183 
$200,926,184 182,827,795 
$182,827,795 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
$18 
 
Total Change 
 
$18 
 
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 Department of Community Affairs 
 
Department of Community Affairs 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Coordinated Planning 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that county and city governments meet the requirements of the Georgia Planning Act of 1989 by establishing standards and procedures for comprehensive plans and reviewing plans submitted by local governments; to provide training and assistance to local governments in completing comprehensive plans for quality growth by offering mapping and Geographical Information System (GIS) services, online planning tools, and resource teams, and funding the regional planning efforts of Regional Commissions; and to provide annexation reports from Georgia cities to the U.S. Census Bureau. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
2. Provide one-time funds for the 2020 census collection. 
 
Total Change 
 
Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the 
department. Recommended Change: 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
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 
 
$75 2,250,886 $2,250,961 
$8 $8 
$102 $102 
$0 $0 
 
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 Department of Community Affairs 
Department Financial Summary 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
$77 
 
Total Change 
 
$77 
 
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. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
$27 
 
Total Change 
 
$27 
 
Special Housing Initiatives 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the State Housing Trust Fund; to provide grants for providers of shelter and services to the homeless; to administer loans and grants for affordable housing; to offer local communities collaboration and technical assistance in the development and implementation of an affordable housing plan; and to provide for other special housing initiatives. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
$48 
 
Total Change 
 
$48 
 
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Department of Community Affairs 
Department Financial Summary 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 2. Increase funds for Regional Economic Business Assistance (REBA) 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. No change. Total Change 
Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve Georgia's mobility, air quality, and land use practices 
by operating the Xpress bus service, conducting transportation improvement studies, producing an annual Air Quality Report, and reviewing Development of Regional Impact. Recommended Change: 1. Provide one-time state funds to leverage $8,100,000 in federal funds to rehabilitate 32 Xpress buses. 2. Provide one-time funds to purchase 12 Xpress buses for new routes. Total Change 
Payments to OneGeorgia Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority. Recommended Change: 
1. Provide funds for a new Georgia Cyber Range, located on a state owned property in Augusta, in partnership with state, federal, and the private sector to create a secure environment for cybersecurity education programs, training, and testing. 
2. Provide one-time funds for the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center. 3. Provide one-time funds for infrastructure needs on Hutchinson Island in Savannah. 4. Increase funds for economic development projects. 
Total Change 
 
$15 15,000,000 $15,000,015 
$0 $0 
$2,000,000 8,045,000 
$10,045,000 
$50,000,000 3,000,000 3,500,000 
26,500,000 $83,000,000 
 
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 Department of Community Affairs 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
Building Construction State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Coordinated Planning State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS 
Departmental Administration State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Federal Community and Economic Development Programs State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Homeownership Programs Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Regional Services State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Rental Housing Programs Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Research and Surveys State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Special Housing Initiatives State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$72,531,539 $72,531,539 183,720,001 $183,720,001 
17,206,183 $17,206,183 $273,457,723 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$253,362 197,823 
$451,185 
$4,002,378 242,503 
$4,244,881 
$911,036 3,270,989 3,323,852 $7,505,877 
$1,641,659 47,920,748 
269,629 $49,832,036 
$3,839,989 5,947,852 
$9,787,841 
$1,082,390 200,000 269,052 
$1,551,442 
$125,867,471 5,158,849 
$131,026,320 
$407,226 $407,226 
$3,187,794 2,378,301 1,048,423 
 
Changes $110,296,256 
$110,296,256 0 
$0 0 
$0 $60,296,256 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$182,827,795 $182,827,795 
183,720,001 $183,720,001 
17,206,183 $17,206,183 $383,753,979 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$18 
 
$253,380 
 
0 
 
197,823 
 
$18 
 
$451,203 
 
$2,250,961 0 
$2,250,961 
 
$6,253,339 242,503 
$6,495,842 
 
$8 
 
$911,044 
 
0 
 
3,270,989 
 
0 
 
3,323,852 
 
$8 
 
$7,505,885 
 
$102 0 0 
$102 
 
$1,641,761 47,920,748 
269,629 $49,832,138 
 
$0 
 
$3,839,989 
 
0 
 
5,947,852 
 
$0 
 
$9,787,841 
 
$77 
 
$1,082,467 
 
0 
 
200,000 
 
0 
 
269,052 
 
$77 
 
$1,551,519 
 
$0 
 
$125,867,471 
 
0 
 
5,158,849 
 
$0 
 
$131,026,320 
 
$27 
 
$407,253 
 
$27 
 
$407,253 
 
$0 
 
$3,187,794 
 
0 
 
2,378,301 
 
0 
 
1,048,423 
 
78 
 
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 Department of Community Affairs 
 
Department of Community Affairs 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
 
TOTAL FUNDS State Community Development Programs 
State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS State Economic Development Programs State General Funds 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 2017 Current Budget 
$6,614,518 
$881,879 197,650 
$1,079,529 
$26,396,948 647,532 
$27,044,480 
$838,495 $838,495 
$12,928,372 $12,928,372 
$20,000,000 145,521 
$20,145,521 
 
Changes $0 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$6,614,518 
 
$48 
 
$881,927 
 
0 
 
197,650 
 
$48 
 
$1,079,577 
 
$15,000,015 0 
$15,000,015 
 
$41,396,963 647,532 
$42,044,495 
 
$0 $0 
$10,045,000 $10,045,000 
$83,000,000 0 
$83,000,000 
 
$838,495 $838,495 
$22,973,372 $22,973,372 
$103,000,000 145,521 
$103,145,521 
 
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 Department of Community Health 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Department of Community Health 
Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration and Program 
Support Georgia Board of Dentistry 
Georgia State Board of Pharmacy 
Health Care Access and Improvement 
Healthcare Facility Regulation 
Indigent Care Trust Fund 
Medicaid: Aged, Blind and Disabled 
Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid 
PeachCare 
State Health Benefit Plan 
SUBTOTAL 
(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Board 
Administration Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: 
Graduate Medical Education Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: 
Mercer School of Medicine Grant Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: 
Morehouse School of Medicine Grant Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: 
Physicians for Rural Areas Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: 
Undergraduate Medical Education Georgia Composite Medical Board 
Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency 
SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES) 
Total Funds 
Less: Federal Funds 
Other Funds 
SUBTOTAL 
Hospital Provider Payment 
Nursing Home Provider Fees 
State General Funds 
Tobacco Settlement Funds 
TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$394,059,740 
818,684 756,419 28,055,923 20,748,837 399,662,493 5,437,966,232 4,316,849,891 424,262,374 3,273,565,552 $14,296,746,145 
981,797 
11,185,863 
24,039,911 
23,971,870 
1,710,000 
2,437,218 
2,698,841 2,214,677 $69,240,177 $14,365,986,322 
7,363,159,783 3,798,006,996 $11,161,166,779 
283,993,012 167,969,114 2,652,773,436 100,083,981 $3,204,819,543 
 
Changes $1,677 
1,434 49 
187 751 36,538,547 17,947,162 11,722,109 
0 72,904,667 $139,116,583 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
24,737 337 
$25,074 $139,141,657 
40,597,182 91,353,597 $131,950,779 
4,227,832 2,933,874 
29,172 0 
$7,190,878 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$394,061,417 
820,118 756,468 28,056,110 20,749,588 436,201,040 5,455,913,394 4,328,572,000 424,262,374 3,346,470,219 $14,435,862,728 
981,797 
11,185,863 
24,039,911 
23,971,870 
1,710,000 
2,437,218 
2,723,578 2,215,014 $69,265,251 $14,505,127,979 
7,403,756,965 3,889,360,593 $11,293,117,558 
288,220,844 170,902,988 2,652,802,608 100,083,981 $3,212,010,421 
 
80 
 
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 Department of Community Health 
 
Department of Community Health 
Department Financial Summary 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
Departmental Administration and Program Support Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs. Recommended Change: 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. Total Change 
 
Georgia Board of Dentistry Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified applicants as 
dentists and dental hygienists, regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary action when warranted. Recommended Change: 
1. Provide additional funds to retain criminal investigators. 
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
Georgia State Board of Pharmacy Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified pharmacists and 
pharmacies, regulating the practice of pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted. Recommended Change: 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. Total Change 
 
$1,677 $1,677 
$1,389 45 
$1,434 
$49 $49 
$187 $187 
$751 $751 
 
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 Department of Community Health 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Indigent Care Trust Fund Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily 
hospitals that serve medically indigent Georgians. Recommended Change: 
Other Changes 1. Utilize $11,564,450 in Tenet settlement agreement funds to provide match for Disproportionate Share 
Hospital (DSH) payments for private deemed and non-deemed hospitals. (Total Funds: $36,538,547) Total Change 
 
Medicaid: Aged, Blind and Disabled 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health care access primarily to elderly and disabled individuals. There is also hereby appropriated to the Department of Community Health a specific sum of money equal to all the provider fees paid to the Indigent Care Trust Fund created pursuant to Article 6A of chapter 8 of Title 31. The sum of money is appropriated for payments for nursing homes pursuant to Article 6A. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
Nursing Home Provider Fees 1. Increase funds to reflect projected FY 2017 Nursing Home Provider Fee revenue. 
 
Total Change 
 
Hospital Provider Payment 2. Increase funds to reflect additional revenue from hospital provider payments. (Total Funds: $1,426,755) 
 
Total Change 
 
Other Changes 
3. Utilize $3,182,981 in Tenet settlement agreement funds for the hold harmless provision in Medicare Part B premiums. (Total Funds: $9,885,034) 
4. Utilize $3,701,499 in Tenet settlement agreement funds to reflect projected increase in Medicare Part D Clawback payment. (Total Funds: $3,701,499) 
Total Change 
 
Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-income 
individuals. Recommended Change: 
Hospital Provider Payment 1. Increase funds to reflect additional revenue from hospital provider payments. (Total Funds: 
$11,722,109) Total Change 
 
PeachCare Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income 
Georgia children. Recommended Change: 
1. No change. Total Change 
 
Yes $0 
$2,933,874 $2,933,874 
$459,415 $459,415 
Yes Yes $0 
$3,768,417 $3,768,417 
$0 $0 
 
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Department of Community Health 
Department Financial Summary 
 
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 membership, medical services utilization, and medical trend changes since the 
 
Yes 
 
previous projection. (Total Funds: $126,049,802) 
 
2. Reflect 2.5% average increase in employee premiums for non-Medicare Advantage plans, effective 
 
Yes 
 
January 1, 2017. (Total Funds: $7,200,000) 
 
3. Reflect $20 premium increase for Medicare Advantage (MA) premium plan members, effective January 
 
Yes 
 
1, 2017. (Total Funds: $5,283,000) 
 
4. Increase funds to raise the five year benefit limit for children's hearing aids from $3,000 to $6,000. (Total 
 
Yes 
 
Funds: $4,736) 
 
5. Reduce funds to reflect savings attributable to MA rates in Plan Year 2017. (Total Funds: ($8,836,000)) 
 
Yes 
 
6. Reduce funds to reflect projected Dependent Verification Audit savings. (Total Funds: ($17,607,871)) 
 
Yes 
 
7. Recognize plan savings attributable to Pharmacy Benefit Management strategies such as enhanced 
 
Yes 
 
compound pharmacy management. (Total Funds: ($39,113,000)) 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
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. No change. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Graduate Medical Education Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to address the physician workforce needs of Georgia 
communities through the support and development of medical education programs. 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
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. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
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 Department of Community Health 
Department Financial Summary 
 
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: 
1. No change. Total Change 
 
Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of primary care and other needed 
physician specialists through a public/private partnership with medical schools in Georgia. Recommended Change: 
1. No change. Total Change 
 
Georgia Composite Medical Board 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to license qualified applicants as physicians, physician's assistants, respiratory care professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, and auricular (ear) detoxification specialists. Also, 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 additional funds to retain criminal investigators. 
 
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
$0 $0 
$0 $0 
$0 $0 
$24,687 50 
$24,737 
$337 $337 
 
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Department of Community Health 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Payment TOTAL STATE FUNDS Medical Assistance Program State Children's Insurance Program Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
Departmental Administration and Program Support State General Funds Medical Assistance Program State Children's Insurance Program Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Georgia Board of Dentistry State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Georgia State Board of Pharmacy State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Health Care Access and Improvement State General Funds Medical Assistance Program Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS 
Healthcare Facility Regulation State General Funds Medical Assistance Program Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Indigent Care Trust Fund Medical Assistance Program Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Medicaid: Aged, Blind and Disabled State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Payment 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$2,652,773,436 100,083,981 167,969,114 283,993,012 
$3,204,819,543 6,878,213,716 458,302,666 26,643,401 
$7,363,159,783 3,798,006,996 
$3,798,006,996 $14,365,986,322 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$63,264,314 268,755,764 
34,192,075 1,921,233 
25,926,354 $394,059,740 
$818,684 $818,684 
$756,419 $756,419 
$11,609,372 416,250 
16,030,301 $28,055,923 
$11,010,519 3,733,665 5,904,653 100,000 
$20,748,837 
$257,075,969 142,586,524 
$399,662,493 
$1,454,501,983 6,191,806 
167,969,114 29,862,365 
 
Changes $29,172 0 
2,933,874 4,227,832 $7,190,878 40,597,182 
0 0 $40,597,182 91,353,597 $91,353,597 $139,141,657 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$2,652,802,608 100,083,981 170,902,988 288,220,844 
$3,212,010,421 6,918,810,898 458,302,666 26,643,401 
$7,403,756,965 3,889,360,593 
$3,889,360,593 $14,505,127,979 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$1,677 0 0 0 0 
$1,677 
 
$63,265,991 268,755,764 
34,192,075 1,921,233 
25,926,354 $394,061,417 
 
$1,434 $1,434 
 
$820,118 $820,118 
 
$49 
 
$756,468 
 
$49 
 
$756,468 
 
$187 0 0 
$187 
 
$11,609,559 416,250 
16,030,301 $28,056,110 
 
$751 0 0 0 
$751 
 
$11,011,270 3,733,665 5,904,653 100,000 
$20,749,588 
 
$24,974,097 11,564,450 
$36,538,547 
 
$282,050,066 154,150,974 
$436,201,040 
 
$0 0 
2,933,874 459,415 
 
$1,454,501,983 6,191,806 
170,902,988 30,321,780 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
85 
 
 Department of Community Health 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
 
Medical Assistance Program Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Hospital Provider Payment Medical Assistance Program Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS PeachCare State 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 2017 Current Budget 
3,447,022,130 2,787,214 
329,631,620 $5,437,966,232 
$1,041,871,968 93,892,175 
254,130,647 2,901,209,938 
25,745,163 $4,316,849,891 
$424,110,591 151,783 
$424,262,374 
$3,273,565,552 $3,273,565,552 
$981,797 $981,797 
$11,185,863 $11,185,863 
$24,039,911 $24,039,911 
$23,971,870 $23,971,870 
$1,710,000 $1,710,000 
$2,437,218 $2,437,218 
$2,398,841 
 
Changes 7,669,393 0 6,884,480 
$17,947,162 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
3,454,691,523 2,787,214 
336,516,100 $5,455,913,394 
 
$0 0 
3,768,417 7,953,692 
0 $11,722,109 
 
$1,041,871,968 93,892,175 
257,899,064 2,909,163,630 
25,745,163 $4,328,572,000 
 
$0 
 
$424,110,591 
 
0 
 
151,783 
 
$0 
 
$424,262,374 
 
$72,904,667 $72,904,667 
 
$3,346,470,219 $3,346,470,219 
 
$0 $0 
$0 $0 
$0 $0 
$0 $0 
$0 $0 
$0 $0 $24,737 
 
$981,797 $981,797 
$11,185,863 $11,185,863 
$24,039,911 $24,039,911 
$23,971,870 $23,971,870 
$1,710,000 $1,710,000 
$2,437,218 $2,437,218 $2,423,578 
 
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 Department of Community Health 
 
Department of Community Health 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
 
Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
300,000 $2,698,841 
$2,214,677 $2,214,677 
 
Changes 0 
$24,737 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
300,000 
$2,723,578 
 
$337 $337 
 
$2,215,014 $2,215,014 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
87 
 
 Department of Community Supervision 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Department of Community Supervision 
Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration Field Services Governor's Office of Transition, Support, and 
Reentry Misdemeanor Probation SUBTOTAL (Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Georgia Commission on Family Violence SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES) Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$9,137,028 145,594,620 
4,775,054 
629,988 $160,136,690 
391,988 $391,988 $160,528,678 
10,000 $10,000 160,518,678 $160,518,678 
 
Changes $51,425 
11,127,685 31,755 
739 $11,211,604 
256 $256 $11,211,860 
0 $0 11,211,860 $11,211,860 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency. Recommended Change: 
1. Increase funds to provide a 20% pay increase for law enforcement officers. 2. Provide additional funds to retain criminal investigators. 3. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$9,188,453 156,722,305 
4,806,809 630,727 
$171,348,294 
392,244 $392,244 $171,740,538 
10,000 $10,000 171,730,538 $171,730,538 
$29,131 13,090 9,204 
$51,425 
 
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. Increase funds to provide a 20% pay increase for law enforcement officers. 
2. Provide additional funds to retain criminal investigators. 
3. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
4. Provide one-time funds to replace 33 vehicles and purchase 12 new vehicles. 
Total Change 
 
$9,635,053 211,473 156,159 
1,125,000 $11,127,685 
 
88 
 
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 Department of Community Supervision 
 
Department of Community Supervision 
Department Financial Summary 
 
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: 
 
State General Funds 1. Increase funds to provide a 20% pay increase for law enforcement officers. 
 
2. Provide additional funds to retain criminal investigators. 
 
3. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
Total Change 
 
Other Changes 4. Pursuant to SB 367 (2016 Session) the Governor's Office of Transition, Support, and Reentry (GOTSR) 
shall no longer be attached to the Department of Community Supervision for administrative purposes. 
Total Change 
 
Misdemeanor Probation Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of all governmental and private 
misdemeanor providers through inspection and investigation. Recommended Change: 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
Total Change 
 
$8,973 17,782 
5,000 $31,755 
Yes $0 
$739 $739 
$256 $256 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
89 
 
 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 
Governor's Office of Transition, Support, and Reentry State General 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 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$160,518,678 $160,518,678 
10,000 $10,000 $160,528,678 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$9,137,028 $9,137,028 
$145,584,620 10,000 
$145,594,620 
$4,775,054 $4,775,054 
$629,988 $629,988 
$391,988 $391,988 
 
Changes $11,211,860 $11,211,860 0 $0 $11,211,860 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$171,730,538 $171,730,538 
10,000 $10,000 $171,740,538 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$51,425 $51,425 
 
$9,188,453 $9,188,453 
 
$11,127,685 0 
$11,127,685 
 
$156,712,305 10,000 
$156,722,305 
 
$31,755 $31,755 
 
$4,806,809 $4,806,809 
 
$739 $739 
 
$630,727 $630,727 
 
$256 $256 
 
$392,244 $392,244 
 
90 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
 Department of Corrections 
 
Department of Corrections 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Department of Corrections 
Program/Fund Sources County Jail Subsidy Departmental Administration Detention Centers Food and Farm Operations Health Offender Management Private Prisons State Prisons Transition Centers SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$5,000 36,212,962 38,791,091 27,585,059 204,683,131 43,575,497 135,395,608 618,177,696 31,654,721 $1,136,080,765 $1,136,080,765 
170,555 13,564,603 $13,735,158 1,122,345,607 $1,122,345,607 
 
Changes $0 
364,426 (11,630) 
(475) 36,507,223 
(1,152) 0 
2,885,334 (8,594) 
$39,735,132 $39,735,132 
0 0 $0 39,735,132 $39,735,132 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$5,000 36,577,388 38,779,461 27,584,584 241,190,354 43,574,345 135,395,608 621,063,030 31,646,127 $1,175,815,897 $1,175,815,897 
170,555 13,564,603 $13,735,158 1,162,080,739 $1,162,080,739 
 
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 additional funds to retain criminal investigators. 
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
$370,058 (5,632) 
$364,426 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. Total Change 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
($11,630) ($11,630) 
91 
 
 Department of Corrections 
Department Financial Summary 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
Health Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required constitutional level of physical, dental, 
and mental health care to all inmates of the state correctional system. Recommended Change: 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
2. Provide funds to implement an Electronic Health Records (EHR) contract to maintain compliance with Federal 340B Program eligibility. 
3. Increase funds to cover expenses related to an increase in Hepatitis C treatments. 
4. Increase funds to address rising costs of generic (bulk) prescription medications. 
5. Increase funds to address rising costs of HIV medications. 
6. Increase funds to address rising costs of psychotropic medications. 
7. Increase funds to address rising costs of chemotherapy medications. 
Total Change 
 
Offender Management 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and operate the following agency-wide support services to ensure public safety: canine units, the County Correctional Institutions program, Correctional Emergency Response Teams, inmate classification, inmate diagnostics, the jail coordination unit, the release and agreements unit, and tactical squads. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
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 
 
($475) ($475) 
($3,036) 17,034,151 10,000,000 
5,964,620 2,164,392 
485,688 861,408 $36,507,223 
($1,152) ($1,152) 
$0 $0 
 
92 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
 Department of Corrections 
 
Department of Corrections 
Department Financial Summary 
 
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 additional funds to retain criminal investigators. 
 
2. Provide additional funds to retain canine officers. 
 
3. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
4. Provide one-time funds to replace four inmate transportation buses. 
 
5. Provide one-time funds to replace 87 vehicles. 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
$490,673 41,621 
(171,960) 360,000 
2,165,000 $2,885,334 
($8,594) ($8,594) 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
93 
 
 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 TOTAL FUNDS 
Detention Centers State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Food and Farm Operations State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Health State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Offender Management State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Private Prisons State General 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 2017 Current Budget 
$1,122,345,607 $1,122,345,607 
170,555 $170,555 13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,136,080,765 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$5,000 $5,000 
$36,212,962 $36,212,962 
$38,341,091 450,000 
$38,791,091 
$27,585,059 $27,585,059 
$204,222,576 70,555 
390,000 $204,683,131 
$43,545,497 30,000 
$43,575,497 
$135,395,608 $135,395,608 
$605,383,093 100,000 
12,694,603 $618,177,696 
$31,654,721 $31,654,721 
 
Changes $39,735,132 $39,735,132 0 $0 0 $0 $39,735,132 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$1,162,080,739 $1,162,080,739 
170,555 $170,555 13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,175,815,897 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$0 
 
$5,000 
 
$0 
 
$5,000 
 
$364,426 $364,426 
 
$36,577,388 $36,577,388 
 
($11,630) 0 
($11,630) 
 
$38,329,461 450,000 
$38,779,461 
 
($475) ($475) 
 
$27,584,584 $27,584,584 
 
$36,507,223 0 0 
$36,507,223 
 
$240,729,799 70,555 
390,000 $241,190,354 
 
($1,152) 0 
($1,152) 
 
$43,544,345 30,000 
$43,574,345 
 
$0 
 
$135,395,608 
 
$0 
 
$135,395,608 
 
$2,885,334 0 0 
$2,885,334 
 
$608,268,427 100,000 
12,694,603 $621,063,030 
 
($8,594) ($8,594) 
 
$31,646,127 $31,646,127 
 
94 
 
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 Department of Defense 
 
Department of Defense 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Department of Defense 
Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration Military Readiness Youth Educational Services SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$1,910,607 43,124,747 23,000,176 $68,035,530 $68,035,530 
53,204,273 3,262,875 
$56,467,148 11,568,382 
$11,568,382 
 
Changes ($79) (813) (586) 
($1,478) ($1,478) 
0 0 $0 (1,478) ($1,478) 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$1,910,528 43,123,934 22,999,590 $68,034,052 $68,034,052 
53,204,273 3,262,875 
$56,467,148 11,566,904 
$11,566,904 
 
Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of 
Georgia. Recommended Change: 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
($79) ($79) 
 
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: 
 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
Total Change 
 
($813) ($813) 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
($586) ($586) 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
95 
 
 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 2017 Current Budget 
$11,568,382 $11,568,382 
53,204,273 $53,204,273 
3,262,875 $3,262,875 $68,035,530 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$1,187,079 723,528 
$1,910,607 
$5,226,228 34,639,522 
3,258,997 $43,124,747 
$5,155,075 17,841,223 
3,878 $23,000,176 
 
Changes ($1,478) ($1,478) 0 $0 0 $0 ($1,478) 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$11,566,904 $11,566,904 
53,204,273 $53,204,273 
3,262,875 $3,262,875 $68,034,052 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
($79) 0 
($79) 
 
$1,187,000 723,528 
$1,910,528 
 
($813) 0 0 
($813) 
 
$5,225,415 34,639,522 
3,258,997 $43,123,934 
 
($586) 0 0 
($586) 
 
$5,154,489 17,841,223 
3,878 $22,999,590 
 
96 
 
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 Department of Driver Services 
 
Department of Driver Services 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Department of Driver Services 
Program/Fund Sources Customer Service Support License Issuance Regulatory Compliance SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$10,190,297 58,875,391 1,451,449 
$70,517,137 $70,517,137 
2,844,121 $2,844,121 67,673,016 $67,673,016 
 
Changes ($1,044) 
1,215,050 (224) 
$1,213,782 $1,213,782 
0 $0 1,213,782 $1,213,782 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$10,189,253 60,090,441 1,451,225 
$71,730,919 $71,730,919 
2,844,121 $2,844,121 68,886,798 $68,886,798 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
($1,044) ($1,044) 
 
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 additional funds to retain criminal investigators. 
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
3. Increase funds for implementation of new license card production system. 
4. Increase one-time funds for a commercial driver's license pad in Rome. 
5. Provide one-time funds to replace 10 vehicles. 
Total Change 
 
$118,031 (6,981) 394,000 500,000 210,000 
$1,215,050 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
Total Change 
 
($224) ($224) 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
97 
 
 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 2017 Current Budget 
$67,673,016 $67,673,016 
2,844,121 $2,844,121 $70,517,137 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$9,689,440 500,857 
$10,190,297 
$57,047,556 1,827,835 
$58,875,391 
$936,020 515,429 
$1,451,449 
 
Changes $1,213,782 $1,213,782 0 $0 $1,213,782 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$68,886,798 $68,886,798 
2,844,121 $2,844,121 $71,730,919 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
($1,044) 0 
($1,044) 
 
$9,688,396 500,857 
$10,189,253 
 
$1,215,050 0 
$1,215,050 
 
$58,262,606 1,827,835 
$60,090,441 
 
($224) 0 
($224) 
 
$935,796 515,429 
$1,451,225 
 
98 
 
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 Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of 
 
Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning 
Program/Fund Sources Child Care Services Nutrition Pre-Kindergarten Program Quality Initiatives SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Federal Recovery Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL Lottery Funds State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$259,615,326 148,000,000 358,021,380 37,512,775 
$803,149,481 $803,149,481 
375,878,099 13,695,660 160,000 
$389,733,759 357,846,380 55,569,342 
$413,415,722 
 
Changes $0 0 
(3,861) 0 
($3,861) ($3,861) 
0 0 0 $0 (3,861) 0 ($3,861) 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$259,615,326 148,000,000 358,017,519 37,512,775 
$803,145,620 $803,145,620 
375,878,099 13,695,660 160,000 
$389,733,759 357,842,519 55,569,342 
$413,411,861 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Child Care Services 
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate, license, and train child care providers; to support the infant and toddler and afterschool networks; and to provide inclusion services for children with disabilities. 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
Nutrition Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that USDA-compliant meals are served to eligible 
children and adults in day care settings and to eligible youth during the summer. 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
Pre-Kindergarten Program Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding, training, technical assistance, and oversight 
of Pre-Kindergarten programs operated by public and private providers throughout the state and to improve the quality of early learning and increase school readiness for Georgia's four-year-olds. Recommended Change: 
Lottery Funds 1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
($3,861) ($3,861) 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
99 
 
 Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Quality Initiatives 
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to implement innovative strategies and programs that focus on improving the quality of and access to early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families. 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
100 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
 Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of 
 
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 2017 Current Budget 
$55,569,342 357,846,380 $413,415,722 
97,618,088 125,696,047 152,563,964 $375,878,099 
13,695,660 $13,695,660 
160,000 $160,000 $803,149,481 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$55,569,342 97,618,088 
102,013,932 4,388,964 25,000 
$259,615,326 
$148,000,000 $148,000,000 
$357,846,380 175,000 
$358,021,380 
$23,682,115 13,695,660 135,000 
$37,512,775 
 
Changes $0 
(3,861) ($3,861) 
0 0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 ($3,861) 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$55,569,342 357,842,519 $413,411,861 
97,618,088 125,696,047 152,563,964 $375,878,099 
13,695,660 $13,695,660 
160,000 $160,000 $803,145,620 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$0 
 
$55,569,342 
 
0 
 
97,618,088 
 
0 
 
102,013,932 
 
0 
 
4,388,964 
 
0 
 
25,000 
 
$0 
 
$259,615,326 
 
$0 
 
$148,000,000 
 
$0 
 
$148,000,000 
 
($3,861) 0 
($3,861) 
 
$357,842,519 175,000 
$358,017,519 
 
$0 
 
$23,682,115 
 
0 
 
13,695,660 
 
0 
 
135,000 
 
$0 
 
$37,512,775 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
101 
 
 Department of Economic Development 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Department of Economic Development 
Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration Film, Video, and Music Georgia Council for the Arts 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 SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$4,628,550 1,118,845 1,375,899 300,000 
11,264,286 73,361,918 
1,542,296 976,342 
11,731,283 $106,299,419 $106,299,419 
74,021,318 $74,021,318 
32,278,101 $32,278,101 
 
Changes $25,961 185 125 0 176,659 0 148 207 1,189 
$204,474 $204,474 
0 $0 204,474 $204,474 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$4,654,511 1,119,030 1,376,024 300,000 
11,440,945 73,361,918 
1,542,444 976,549 
11,732,472 $106,503,893 $106,503,893 
74,021,318 $74,021,318 
32,482,575 $32,482,575 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
2. Provide one-time funds to replace one vehicle. 
Total Change 
 
$961 25,000 $25,961 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
$185 $185 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
$125 $125 
 
102 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
 Department of Economic Development 
 
Department of Economic Development 
Department Financial Summary 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
2. Provide one-time funds to replace seven vehicles. 
 
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: 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
Small and Minority Business Development Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist entrepreneurs and small and minority businesses by 
providing technical assistance on planning, advocacy, business needs, and identifying potential markets and suppliers; and to provide assistance to local communities in growing small businesses. Recommended Change: 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
$0 $0 
$1,659 175,000 $176,659 
$0 $0 
$148 $148 
$207 $207 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
103 
 
 Department of Economic Development 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Tourism 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and maintain state welcome centers, fund the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Humanities Council, and work with communities to develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
Total Change 
 
$1,189 $1,189 
 
104 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
 Department of Economic Development 
 
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 2017 Current Budget 
$32,278,101 $32,278,101 
74,021,318 $74,021,318 $106,299,419 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$4,628,550 $4,628,550 
$1,118,845 $1,118,845 
$716,499 659,400 
$1,375,899 
$300,000 $300,000 
$11,264,286 $11,264,286 
$73,361,918 $73,361,918 
$1,542,296 $1,542,296 
$976,342 $976,342 
$11,731,283 $11,731,283 
 
Changes $204,474 $204,474 0 $0 $204,474 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$32,482,575 $32,482,575 
74,021,318 $74,021,318 $106,503,893 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$25,961 $25,961 
 
$4,654,511 $4,654,511 
 
$185 $185 
 
$1,119,030 $1,119,030 
 
$125 0 
$125 
 
$716,624 659,400 
$1,376,024 
 
$0 
 
$300,000 
 
$0 
 
$300,000 
 
$176,659 $176,659 
 
$11,440,945 $11,440,945 
 
$0 
 
$73,361,918 
 
$0 
 
$73,361,918 
 
$148 $148 
 
$1,542,444 $1,542,444 
 
$207 $207 
 
$976,549 $976,549 
 
$1,189 $1,189 
 
$11,732,472 $11,732,472 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
105 
 
 Department of Education 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Department of Education 
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 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 Schools Technology/Career Education Testing Tuition for Multiple Disability Students SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Federal Recovery Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$11,110,978 2,500,000 
28,458,062 21,523,251 
2,159,942 1,203,100 6,735,622 993,010,318 72,186,603 
10,109,753 22,215,870 11,304,618 853,875,157 33,698,294 498,729,036 (1,704,062,671) 9,835,244,320 10,810,033 16,244,583 
3,697,463 
28,889,948 62,936,484 42,489,620 
1,551,946 $10,866,622,330 $10,866,622,330 
1,916,490,630 133,773 
38,905,963 $1,955,530,366 
8,911,091,964 $8,911,091,964 
 
Changes 
 
$117 0 
2,160 973 201 0 942 0 2 
 
775 503,397 
0 94 
0 0 0 111,199,834 0 2,717 0 
 
7,135 522 738 0 
$111,719,607 $111,719,607 
 
0 0 0 $0 111,719,607 $111,719,607 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$11,111,095 2,500,000 
28,460,222 21,524,224 
2,160,143 1,203,100 6,736,564 993,010,318 72,186,605 
10,110,528 22,719,267 11,304,618 853,875,251 33,698,294 498,729,036 (1,704,062,671) 9,946,444,154 10,810,033 16,247,300 
3,697,463 
28,897,083 62,937,006 42,490,358 
1,551,946 $10,978,341,937 $10,978,341,937 
1,916,490,630 133,773 
38,905,963 $1,955,530,366 
9,022,811,571 $9,022,811,571 
 
106 
 
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 Department of Education 
 
Department of Education 
Department Financial Summary 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
Agricultural Education Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems with developing and funding 
agricultural education programs, and to provide afterschool and summer educational and leadership opportunities for students. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. Total Change 
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. No change. Total Change 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. Total Change 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. Total Change 
 
$117 $117 
$0 $0 
$2,160 $2,160 
$973 $973 
$201 $201 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
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 Department of Education 
Department Financial Summary 
Communities in Schools Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support Performance Learning Centers and maintain a 
network of local affiliate organizations across the state, and to partner with other state and national organizations to support student success in school and beyond. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change 
Curriculum Development Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide, standards-based curriculum to guide 
instruction and assessment, and to provide training and instructional resources to teachers for implementing this curriculum. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. Total Change 
Federal Programs Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal 
funds to school systems. Recommended Change: 
1. No change. Total Change 
Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic 
Support (GNETS), which provides services, education, and resources for students ages three to twenty-one with autism or severe emotional behavioral problems and their families. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. Total Change 
 
$0 $0 
$942 $942 
$0 $0 
$2 $2 
$775 $775 
 
108 
 
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 Department of Education 
 
Department of Education 
Department Financial Summary 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 2. Provide funds for a functional specification study of the current financial system. Total Change 
Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives including: children in residential 
education facilities and sparsity grants. Recommended Change: 
Other Changes 1. Utilize $71,110 in existing funds for the new Wellspring Living residential treatment facility. 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 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: 
1. No change. Total Change 
Quality Basic Education Equalization Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems 
ranking below the statewide average of per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165. Recommended Change: 
1. No change. Total Change 
 
$3,397 500,000 $503,397 
Yes $0 
$94 $94 
$0 $0 
$0 $0 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
109 
 
 Department of Education 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share Purpose: The purpose of this program is to recognize the required local portion of the Quality Basic Education 
program as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-164. Recommended Change: 
1. No change. Total Change 
 
Quality Basic Education Program Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide formula funds to school systems based on full time 
equivalent students for the instruction of students in grades K-12 as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-161. Recommended Change: 
1. Increase funds for a midterm adjustment. 
2. Increase funds for the State Commission Charter School supplement. 
3. Increase funds for a midterm adjustment to charter system grants. 
4. Increase funds for a midterm adjustment for the Special Needs Scholarship. 
5. Increase funds for training and experience for Sumter County ($302,450) and Hillside Conant School ($279,272) to reflect corrected data. 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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 $0 
$85,470,219 9,157,489 9,456,689 6,533,715 581,722 
$111,199,834 
$0 $0 
$2,717 $2,717 
 
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 Department of Education 
 
Department of Education 
Department Financial Summary 
 
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 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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
Technology/Career Education Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to equip students with academic, vocational, technical, and 
leadership skills and to extend learning opportunities beyond the traditional school day and year. Recommended Change: 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
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: 
1. No change. Total Change 
 
$0 $0 
$7,135 $7,135 
$522 $522 
$738 $738 
$0 $0 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
111 
 
 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 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 TOTAL FUNDS 
Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) State General Funds 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$8,911,091,964 $8,911,091,964 
19,630 1,916,471,000 $1,916,490,630 
133,773 $133,773 38,905,963 $38,905,963 $10,866,622,330 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$9,404,689 800,289 906,000 
$11,110,978 
$2,500,000 $2,500,000 
$7,678,550 779,512 
20,000,000 $28,458,062 
$4,204,730 17,074,592 
243,929 $21,523,251 
$2,159,942 $2,159,942 
$1,203,100 $1,203,100 
$3,742,097 2,955,489 38,036 
$6,735,622 
$993,010,318 $993,010,318 
$63,926,561 
 
Changes $111,719,607 
$111,719,607 0 0 
$0 0 
$0 0 
$0 $111,719,607 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$9,022,811,571 $9,022,811,571 
19,630 1,916,471,000 $1,916,490,630 
133,773 $133,773 38,905,963 $38,905,963 $10,978,341,937 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$117 0 0 
$117 
 
$9,404,806 800,289 906,000 
$11,111,095 
 
$0 
 
$2,500,000 
 
$0 
 
$2,500,000 
 
$2,160 0 0 
$2,160 
 
$7,680,710 779,512 
20,000,000 $28,460,222 
 
$973 0 0 
$973 
 
$4,205,703 17,074,592 
243,929 $21,524,224 
 
$201 $201 
 
$2,160,143 $2,160,143 
 
$0 
 
$1,203,100 
 
$0 
 
$1,203,100 
 
$942 0 0 
$942 
 
$3,743,039 2,955,489 38,036 
$6,736,564 
 
$0 
 
$993,010,318 
 
$0 
 
$993,010,318 
 
$2 
 
$63,926,563 
 
112 
 
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 Department of Education 
 
Department of Education 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
 
Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS Georgia Virtual School State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Information Technology Services State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Nutrition State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Preschool 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 TOTAL FUNDS State Charter School Commission Administration Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS State Schools State General Funds Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
8,260,042 $72,186,603 
$3,000,277 7,109,476 
$10,109,753 
$21,550,873 106,825 558,172 
$22,215,870 
$11,304,618 $11,304,618 
$23,578,501 830,187,832 
108,824 $853,875,157 
$33,698,294 $33,698,294 
$498,729,036 $498,729,036 
($1,704,062,671) ($1,704,062,671) 
$9,835,244,320 $9,835,244,320 
$10,810,033 $10,810,033 
$9,375,439 6,869,144 
$16,244,583 
$3,697,463 $3,697,463 
$27,283,610 19,630 
121,669 1,465,039 $28,889,948 
 
Changes 0 
$2 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
8,260,042 
$72,186,605 
 
$775 0 
$775 
 
$3,001,052 7,109,476 
$10,110,528 
 
$503,397 0 0 
$503,397 
 
$22,054,270 106,825 558,172 
$22,719,267 
 
$0 
 
$11,304,618 
 
$0 
 
$11,304,618 
 
$94 
 
$23,578,595 
 
0 
 
830,187,832 
 
0 
 
108,824 
 
$94 
 
$853,875,251 
 
$0 
 
$33,698,294 
 
$0 
 
$33,698,294 
 
$0 
 
$498,729,036 
 
$0 
 
$498,729,036 
 
$0 
 
($1,704,062,671) 
 
$0 
 
($1,704,062,671) 
 
$111,199,834 $111,199,834 
 
$9,946,444,154 $9,946,444,154 
 
$0 
 
$10,810,033 
 
$0 
 
$10,810,033 
 
$2,717 0 
$2,717 
 
$9,378,156 6,869,144 
$16,247,300 
 
$0 
 
$3,697,463 
 
$0 
 
$3,697,463 
 
$7,135 0 0 0 
$7,135 
 
$27,290,745 19,630 
121,669 1,465,039 $28,897,083 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
113 
 
 Department of Education 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
 
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 2017 Current Budget 
$17,489,380 40,668,080 4,779,024 
$62,936,484 
$26,718,639 15,637,208 133,773 
$42,489,620 
$1,551,946 $1,551,946 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$522 0 0 
$522 
 
$17,489,902 40,668,080 4,779,024 
$62,937,006 
 
$738 0 0 
$738 
 
$26,719,377 15,637,208 133,773 
$42,490,358 
 
$0 
 
$1,551,946 
 
$0 
 
$1,551,946 
 
114 
 
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 Employees' Retirement System of Georgia 
 
Employees' Retirement System of Georgia 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Employees' Retirement System of Georgia 
Program/Fund Sources Deferred Compensation Georgia Military Pension Fund Public School Employees Retirement System System Administration SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$4,518,813 2,017,875 
26,277,000 22,087,676 $54,901,364 $54,901,364 
26,091,089 $26,091,089 
28,810,275 $28,810,275 
 
Changes $0 0 0 
(505,000) ($505,000) ($505,000) 
0 $0 (505,000) ($505,000) 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$4,518,813 2,017,875 
26,277,000 21,582,676 $54,396,364 $54,396,364 
26,091,089 $26,091,089 
28,305,275 $28,305,275 
 
Deferred Compensation 
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide excellent service to participants in the deferred compensation program for all employees of the state, giving them an effective supplement for their retirement planning. 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
Georgia Military Pension Fund Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits for 
members of the Georgia National Guard. 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
Public School Employees Retirement System Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure 
sound investing of system funds, and provide timely and accurate payment of retirement benefits. 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
System Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect employee and employer contributions, invest the 
accumulated funds, and disburse retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries. Recommended Change: 
1. Eliminate funds for HB 508 and SB 243 (2016 session). 
Total Change 
 
($505,000) ($505,000) 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
115 
 
 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 2017 Current Budget 
$28,810,275 $28,810,275 
26,091,089 $26,091,089 $54,901,364 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$4,518,813 $4,518,813 
$2,017,875 $2,017,875 
$26,277,000 $26,277,000 
$515,400 21,572,276 $22,087,676 
 
Changes ($505,000) ($505,000) 0 $0 ($505,000) 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$28,305,275 $28,305,275 
26,091,089 $26,091,089 $54,396,364 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$0 
 
$4,518,813 
 
$0 
 
$4,518,813 
 
$0 
 
$2,017,875 
 
$0 
 
$2,017,875 
 
$0 
 
$26,277,000 
 
$0 
 
$26,277,000 
 
($505,000) 0 
($505,000) 
 
$10,400 21,572,276 $21,582,676 
 
116 
 
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 State Forestry Commission 
 
State Forestry Commission 
Department Financial Summary 
 
State Forestry Commission 
Program/Fund Sources Commission Administration Forest Management Forest Protection Tree Seedling Nursery SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$3,972,151 7,634,926 
36,665,580 1,207,080 
$49,479,737 $49,479,737 
6,074,349 7,152,187 $13,226,536 36,253,201 $36,253,201 
 
Changes ($47) (58) 
10,027,654 0 
$10,027,549 $10,027,549 
0 0 $0 10,027,549 $10,027,549 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$3,972,104 7,634,868 
46,693,234 1,207,080 
$59,507,286 $59,507,286 
6,074,349 7,152,187 $13,226,536 46,280,750 $46,280,750 
 
Commission Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer workforce needs, handle purchasing, accounts 
receivable and payable, meet information technology needs, and provide oversight that emphasizes customer values and process innovation. Recommended Change: 
State General Funds 1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
Other Changes 2. Reflect a change in agency name from Georgia Forestry Commission to State Forestry Commission 
pursuant to Title 12-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. Total Change 
 
($47) ($47) 
Yes $0 
 
Forest Management 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the stewardship of forest lands; to collect and analyze state forestry inventory data; to administer federal forestry cost share assistance programs; to study forest health and invasive species control issues; to manage state-owned forests; to educate private forest landowners and timber harvesters about best management practices; to assist communities with management of forested greenspace; to promote and obtain conservation easements; to manage Georgia's Carbon Registry; to promote retention, investment, and/or expansion of new emerging and existing forest and forest biomass industries, and, during extreme fire danger, to provide logistical, overhead, and direct fire suppression assistance to the Forest Protection program. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
Total Change 
 
($58) ($58) 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
117 
 
 State Forestry Commission 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Forest Protection 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an aggressive and efficient response and suppression of forest fires in the unincorporated areas of the State, to mitigate hazardous forest fuels, to issue burn permits, to provide statewide education in the prevention of wildfires, to perform wildfire arson investigations, to promote community wildland fire planning and protection through cooperative agreements with fire departments, to train and certify firefighters in wildland firefighting, to provide assistance and support to rural fire departments including selling wildland fire engines and tankers, and to support the Forest Management program during periods of low fire danger. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. Provide additional funds to retain criminal investigators. 
 
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
3. Provide funds for equipment to aid in preventing and combating wildfires. 
 
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 
 
$28,164 (510) 
10,000,000 $10,027,654 
$0 $0 
 
118 
 
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 State Forestry Commission 
 
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 
 
State Forestry Commission 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$36,253,201 $36,253,201 
6,074,349 $6,074,349 
7,152,187 $7,152,187 $49,479,737 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$3,740,571 48,800 
182,780 $3,972,151 
$2,850,043 3,645,151 1,139,732 
$7,634,926 
$29,662,587 2,246,681 4,756,312 
$36,665,580 
$133,717 1,073,363 $1,207,080 
 
Changes $10,027,549 $10,027,549 0 $0 0 $0 $10,027,549 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$46,280,750 $46,280,750 
6,074,349 $6,074,349 
7,152,187 $7,152,187 $59,507,286 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
($47) 0 0 
($47) 
 
$3,740,524 48,800 
182,780 $3,972,104 
 
($58) 0 0 
($58) 
 
$2,849,985 3,645,151 1,139,732 
$7,634,868 
 
$10,027,654 0 0 
$10,027,654 
 
$39,690,241 2,246,681 4,756,312 
$46,693,234 
 
$0 
 
$133,717 
 
0 
 
1,073,363 
 
$0 
 
$1,207,080 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
119 
 
 Office of the Governor 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Office of the Governor 
Program/Fund Sources Governor's Emergency Fund Governor's Office Governor's Office of Planning and Budget SUBTOTAL (Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Child Advocate, Office of the Emergency Management and Homeland 
Security Agency, Georgia Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity Georgia Professional Standards Commission Office of the State Inspector General Student Achievement, Governor's Office of SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES) Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$11,062,041 6,645,562 8,745,627 
$26,453,230 
1,003,589 33,292,878 
689,838 7,463,720 
688,215 19,797,075 $62,935,315 $89,388,545 
30,115,112 807,856 
$30,922,968 58,465,577 
$58,465,577 
 
Changes $10,000,000 4,046 2,366 $10,006,412 
613 16,576 
(616) 1,319 
193 654 $18,739 $10,025,151 
0 0 $0 10,025,151 $10,025,151 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$21,062,041 6,649,608 8,747,993 
$36,459,642 
1,004,202 33,309,454 
689,222 7,465,039 
688,408 19,797,729 $62,954,054 $99,413,696 
30,115,112 807,856 
$30,922,968 68,490,728 
$68,490,728 
 
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. Increase funds to meet projected expenditures. 
Total Change 
 
$10,000,000 $10,000,000 
 
Governor's Office 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to provide numerous duties including, but not limited to: granting commissions, appointments and vacancies, maintaining order, and temporary transfer of institutions between departments or agencies. The Mansion allowance per O.C.G.A. 45-7-4 shall be $40,000. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
Total Change 
 
$4,046 $4,046 
 
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Office of the Governor 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Governor's Office of Planning and Budget Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and services by 
leading and assisting in the evaluation, development, and implementation of budgets, plans, programs, and policies. Recommended Change: 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Child Advocate, Office of the Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and 
agencies responsible for the protection and well-being of children. Recommended Change: 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, Georgia 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to coordinate state resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. Increase funds to provide a 20% pay increase for law enforcement officers. 
 
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
Georgia Professional Standards Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize, and recruit 
Georgia educators, and to enforce standards regarding educator professional preparation, performance, and ethics. Recommended Change: 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
$2,366 $2,366 
$613 $613 
$16,535 41 
$16,576 
($616) ($616) 
$1,319 $1,319 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
121 
 
 Office of the Governor 
Department Financial Summary 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. Total Change 
 
$193 $193 
$654 $654 
 
122 
 
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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 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 TOTAL FUNDS Emergency Management and Homeland Security 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 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 2017 Current Budget 
$58,465,577 $58,465,577 
30,115,112 $30,115,112 
807,856 $807,856 $89,388,545 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$11,062,041 $11,062,041 
$6,645,562 $6,645,562 
$8,745,627 $8,745,627 
$1,003,589 $1,003,589 
$2,781,840 29,703,182 
807,856 $33,292,878 
$689,838 $689,838 
$7,051,790 411,930 
$7,463,720 
$688,215 $688,215 
$19,797,075 $19,797,075 
 
Changes $10,025,151 $10,025,151 0 $0 0 $0 $10,025,151 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$68,490,728 $68,490,728 
30,115,112 $30,115,112 
807,856 $807,856 $99,413,696 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$10,000,000 $10,000,000 
 
$21,062,041 $21,062,041 
 
$4,046 $4,046 
 
$6,649,608 $6,649,608 
 
$2,366 $2,366 
 
$8,747,993 $8,747,993 
 
$613 $613 
$16,576 0 0 
$16,576 
($616) ($616) 
$1,319 0 
$1,319 
$193 $193 
$654 $654 
 
$1,004,202 $1,004,202 
$2,798,416 29,703,182 
807,856 $33,309,454 
$689,222 $689,222 
$7,053,109 411,930 
$7,465,039 
$688,408 $688,408 
$19,797,729 $19,797,729 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
123 
 
 Department of Human Services 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Department of Human Services 
Program/Fund Sources Adoptions Services After School Care Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Child Care Services Child Support Services Child Welfare Services Community Services Departmental Administration Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention Elder Community Living Services Elder Support Services Energy Assistance Federal Eligibility Benefit Services 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 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 Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$92,419,793 15,500,000 6,361,968 9,777,346 
108,583,135 349,151,153 
16,110,137 103,110,303 
23,199,477 48,674,824 10,749,592 55,320,027 315,398,887 277,975,150 11,388,225 
2,259,463 48,406,610 25,667,755 $1,520,053,845 
238,656 9,995,967 3,206,461 
12,289,869 
75,429,922 
9,507,334 
1,600,000 
102,094,724 
$214,362,933 $1,734,416,778 
1,061,025,464 31,345,920 
$1,092,371,384 642,045,394 
$642,045,394 
 
Changes ($1,423) 0 (325) 0 (10,390) 65,869 0 
13,148,602 82,000 
185,598 (407) 0 
20,427 32,782,141 
0 (1,793) 
0 0 $46,270,299 
159 0 
94 
3,552 
0 
0 
0 
4,258 
$8,063 $46,278,362 
4,170,395 0 
$4,170,395 42,107,967 $42,107,967 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$92,418,370 15,500,000 6,361,643 9,777,346 
108,572,745 349,217,022 
16,110,137 116,258,905 
23,281,477 48,860,422 10,749,185 55,320,027 315,419,314 310,757,291 11,388,225 
2,257,670 48,406,610 25,667,755 $1,566,324,144 
238,815 9,995,967 3,206,555 
12,293,421 
75,429,922 
9,507,334 
1,600,000 
102,098,982 
$214,370,996 $1,780,695,140 
1,065,195,859 31,345,920 
$1,096,541,779 684,153,361 
$684,153,361 
 
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Department Financial Summary 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. Total Change 
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. Total Change 
Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote child abuse and neglect prevention programs and 
support child victims of abuse. Recommended Change: 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. Total Change 
Child Welfare Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate allegations of child abuse, abandonment, and 
neglect, and to provide services to protect the child and strengthen the family. Recommended Change: 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. Total Change 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
($1,423) ($1,423) 
$0 $0 
($325) ($325) 
$0 $0 
($10,390) ($10,390) 
$65,869 $65,869 
125 
 
Department of Human Services 
 
 Department of Human Services 
Department Financial Summary 
 
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. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
2. Increase funds for the Integrated Eligibility System information technology project. 
3. Transfer funds to the Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention program for the Forensic Special Initiatives Unit (FSIU). 
4. Transfer one-time matching funds to the Elder Community Living Services program for the Alzheimer's Disease Supportive Service Program (ADSSP) grant. Total Change 
 
($33,271) 13,460,920 
(93,205) 
(185,842) 
$13,148,602 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
2. Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for the Forensic Special Initiatives Unit (FSIU). Total Change 
 
($11,205) 93,205 
$82,000 
 
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: 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
2. Transfer one-time matching funds from the Departmental Administration program for the Alzheimer's Disease Supportive Service Program (ADSSP) grant. Total Change 
 
($244) 185,842 
$185,598 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
($407) ($407) 
 
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Department Financial Summary 
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 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 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: 
1. Increase funds for growth in out-of-home care utilization. (Total Funds: $32,782,141) Total Change 
Refugee Assistance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and 
social services assistance to refugees. Recommended Change: 
1. No change. Total Change 
Residential Child Care Licensing Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health and safety of children who receive full-time 
care outside of their homes by licensing, monitoring, and inspecting residential care providers. Recommended Change: 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. Total Change 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
$0 $0 
$20,427 $20,427 
$0 $0 
$28,611,746 $28,611,746 
$0 $0 
($1,793) ($1,793) 
127 
 
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 Department of Human Services 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide cash assistance to needy families in compliance with 
Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. Recommended Change: 
1. No change. Total Change 
Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist needy Georgian families in achieving self-sufficiency by 
obtaining and keeping employment as well as complying with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change 
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Council On Aging Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with 
disabilities, their families and caregivers in achieving safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives. Recommended Change: 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 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 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. Total Change 
 
$0 $0 
$0 $0 
$159 $159 
$0 $0 
$94 $94 
$3,552 $3,552 
 
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Department of Human Services 
Department Financial Summary 
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs 
so that eligible Georgia citizens can obtain support. Recommended Change: 
1. No change. Total Change 
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and 
packaging facilities in Bainbridge and Griffin. Recommended Change: 
1. No change. Total Change 
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Roosevelt Warm Springs Medical Hospital Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide rehabilitative and medical care for individuals to 
return to the most independent lifestyle possible. Recommended Change: 
1. No change. Total Change 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. Total Change 
 
$0 $0 
$0 $0 
$0 $0 
$4,258 $4,258 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
129 
 
 Department of Human Services 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE 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 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 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 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$642,045,394 $642,045,394 
16,946,259 87,462,515 56,000,764 76,506,967 12,259,458 
7,493,849 299,830,556 504,525,096 $1,061,025,464 
31,345,920 $31,345,920 $1,734,416,778 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$33,581,624 16,400,000 42,438,169 
$92,419,793 
$15,500,000 $15,500,000 
$1,326,715 3,072,670 1,962,583 
$6,361,968 
$9,777,346 $9,777,346 
$29,060,121 76,285,754 3,237,260 
$108,583,135 
$158,298,878 32,401,073 240,841 2,844,537 7,493,849 
120,247,997 27,497,339 126,639 
$349,151,153 
 
Changes $42,107,967 $42,107,967 0 4,170,395 0 0 0 0 0 0 $4,170,395 0 $0 $46,278,362 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$684,153,361 $684,153,361 
16,946,259 91,632,910 56,000,764 76,506,967 12,259,458 
7,493,849 299,830,556 504,525,096 $1,065,195,859 
31,345,920 $31,345,920 $1,780,695,140 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
($1,423) 0 0 
($1,423) 
 
$33,580,201 16,400,000 42,438,169 
$92,418,370 
 
$0 
 
$15,500,000 
 
$0 
 
$15,500,000 
 
($325) 0 0 
($325) 
 
$1,326,390 3,072,670 1,962,583 
$6,361,643 
 
$0 
 
$9,777,346 
 
$0 
 
$9,777,346 
 
($10,390) 0 0 
($10,390) 
 
$29,049,731 76,285,754 3,237,260 
$108,572,745 
 
$65,869 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 
$65,869 
 
$158,364,747 32,401,073 240,841 2,844,537 7,493,849 
120,247,997 27,497,339 126,639 
$349,217,022 
 
130 
 
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 Department of Human Services 
 
Department of Human Services 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
 
Community Services Community Service Block Grant TOTAL FUNDS 
Departmental Administration State General 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 Social Services Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS 
Elder Community Living Services State General Funds 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 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 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$16,110,137 $16,110,137 
$36,413,411 540,176 
6,786,718 332,159 
4,292,977 2,539,375 7,599,526 31,680,674 12,925,287 $103,110,303 
$19,413,195 2,244,116 1,542,166 
$23,199,477 
$20,903,281 3,881,430 
23,890,113 $48,674,824 
$4,133,324 750,000 
5,866,268 $10,749,592 
$55,320,027 $55,320,027 
$118,479,176 295,946 
5,343,852 348,578 
70,800,330 22,520,427 97,610,578 $315,398,887 
$186,536,910 42,311,609 48,850,460 276,171 
$277,975,150 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$0 
 
$16,110,137 
 
$0 
 
$16,110,137 
 
$13,148,602 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 
$13,148,602 
 
$49,562,013 540,176 
6,786,718 332,159 
4,292,977 2,539,375 7,599,526 31,680,674 12,925,287 $116,258,905 
 
$82,000 0 0 
$82,000 
 
$19,495,195 2,244,116 1,542,166 
$23,281,477 
 
$185,598 0 0 
$185,598 
 
$21,088,879 3,881,430 
23,890,113 $48,860,422 
 
($407) 0 0 
($407) 
 
$4,132,917 750,000 
5,866,268 $10,749,185 
 
$0 
 
$55,320,027 
 
$0 
 
$55,320,027 
 
$20,427 0 0 0 0 0 0 
$20,427 
 
$118,499,603 295,946 
5,343,852 348,578 
70,800,330 22,520,427 97,610,578 $315,419,314 
 
$28,611,746 4,170,395 0 0 
$32,782,141 
 
$215,148,656 46,482,004 48,850,460 276,171 
$310,757,291 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
131 
 
 Department of Human Services 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
 
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 TOTAL FUNDS Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Roosevelt Warm Springs Medical Hospital State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$11,388,225 $11,388,225 
$1,640,200 619,263 
$2,259,463 
$100,000 48,306,610 $48,406,610 
$100,000 17,332,866 
8,234,889 $25,667,755 
$238,656 $238,656 
$8,823,148 1,172,819 
$9,995,967 
$286,485 2,919,976 $3,206,461 
$1,287,509 10,902,360 
100,000 $12,289,869 
$75,429,922 $75,429,922 
$9,507,334 $9,507,334 
$1,600,000 $1,600,000 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$0 
 
$11,388,225 
 
$0 
 
$11,388,225 
 
($1,793) 0 
($1,793) 
 
$1,638,407 619,263 
$2,257,670 
 
$0 
 
$100,000 
 
0 
 
48,306,610 
 
$0 
 
$48,406,610 
 
$0 
 
$100,000 
 
0 
 
17,332,866 
 
0 
 
8,234,889 
 
$0 
 
$25,667,755 
 
$159 $159 
$0 0 
$0 
$94 0 
$94 
$3,552 0 0 
$3,552 
$0 $0 
$0 $0 
$0 $0 
 
$238,815 $238,815 
$8,823,148 1,172,819 
$9,995,967 
$286,579 2,919,976 $3,206,555 
$1,291,061 10,902,360 
100,000 $12,293,421 
$75,429,922 $75,429,922 
$9,507,334 $9,507,334 
$1,600,000 $1,600,000 
 
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Department of Human Services 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
 
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation Program State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$19,822,761 76,822,563 5,449,400 
$102,094,724 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$4,258 0 0 
$4,258 
 
$19,827,019 76,822,563 5,449,400 
$102,098,982 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
133 
 
 Commissioner of Insurance 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Commissioner of Insurance 
Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration Enforcement Fire Safety Industrial Loan Insurance Regulation SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$1,926,514 807,778 
7,819,171 683,742 
9,908,524 $21,145,729 $21,145,729 
431,308 339,026 $770,334 20,375,395 $20,375,395 
 
Changes $485 203 3,687 172 
12,213 $16,760 $16,760 
0 0 $0 16,760 $16,760 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$1,926,999 807,981 
7,822,858 683,914 
9,920,737 $21,162,489 $21,162,489 
431,308 339,026 $770,334 20,392,155 $20,392,155 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
$485 $485 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
$203 $203 
 
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 additional funds to retain criminal investigators. 
 
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
Total Change 
 
$1,910 1,777 
$3,687 
 
134 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
 Commissioner of Insurance 
 
Commissioner of Insurance 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Industrial Loan Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and examining 
finance companies that provide consumer loans of $3,000 or less. Recommended Change: 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
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 additional funds to retain criminal investigators. 
 
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
Total Change 
 
$172 $172 
$9,719 2,494 
$12,213 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
135 
 
 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 2017 Current Budget 
$20,375,395 $20,375,395 
431,308 $431,308 
339,026 $339,026 $21,145,729 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$1,926,514 $1,926,514 
$807,778 $807,778 
$7,054,777 425,368 339,026 
$7,819,171 
$683,742 $683,742 
$9,902,584 5,940 
$9,908,524 
 
Changes $16,760 $16,760 0 $0 0 $0 $16,760 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$20,392,155 $20,392,155 
431,308 $431,308 
339,026 $339,026 $21,162,489 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$485 $485 
 
$1,926,999 $1,926,999 
 
$203 $203 
 
$807,981 $807,981 
 
$3,687 0 0 
$3,687 
 
$7,058,464 425,368 339,026 
$7,822,858 
 
$172 $172 
 
$683,914 $683,914 
 
$12,213 0 
$12,213 
 
$9,914,797 5,940 
$9,920,737 
 
136 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
 Georgia Bureau of Investigation 
 
Georgia Bureau of Investigation 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Georgia Bureau of Investigation 
Program/Fund Sources Bureau Administration Criminal Justice Information Services Forensic Scientific Services Regional Investigative Services SUBTOTAL (Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: 
Council of Accountability Court Judges Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Family 
Violence SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES) Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$8,328,416 10,919,425 36,983,400 43,432,692 $99,663,933 
121,724,244 403,247 
12,393,423 
$134,520,914 $234,184,847 
68,577,379 33,846,957 $102,424,336 131,760,511 $131,760,511 
 
Changes $680 5,697 
2,581,926 4,354,297 $6,942,600 
3,500,432 0 
0 
$3,500,432 $10,443,032 
0 0 $0 10,443,032 $10,443,032 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$8,329,096 10,925,122 39,565,326 47,786,989 $106,606,533 
125,224,676 403,247 
12,393,423 
$138,021,346 $244,627,879 
68,577,379 33,846,957 $102,424,336 142,203,543 $142,203,543 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
$680 $680 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
Total Change 
 
$5,697 $5,697 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
137 
 
 Georgia Bureau of Investigation 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Forensic Scientific Services 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forensic analysis and testimony in the areas of chemistry (drug identification), firearms, digital imaging, forensic biology (serology/DNA), latent prints, pathology, questioned documents, photography, toxicology, implied consent, and trace evidence in support of the criminal justice system; to provide medical examiner (autopsy) services; and to analyze and enter samples into national databases such as AFIS, CODIS, and NIBIN. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
2. Increase funds for six forensic scientist positions and operating expenses. 
 
3. Provide one-time funds to purchase four vehicles for the Division of Forensic Science. 
 
4. Provide one-time funds for the replacement of forensic lab equipment, statewide. 
 
5. Provide one-time funds for the purchase of equipment for the GBI Headquarters Morgue Expansion. 
 
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. Increase funds to provide a 20% pay increase for law enforcement officers. 
 
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
3. Provide one-time funds to replace 12 investigative vehicles, 4 bomb vehicles, and crime scene response equipment. 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
2. Provide funds to pilot a statewide criminal justice e-filing initiative. 
3. Provide funds to develop a single sign-on e-access portal for accountability courts and juvenile incentive grant reporting. Total Change 
 
$1,887 865,039 100,000 1,015,000 600,000 $2,581,926 
$2,804,130 5,167 
1,545,000 $4,354,297 
$432 3,000,000 
500,000 $3,500,432 
 
138 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
 Georgia Bureau of Investigation 
 
Georgia Bureau of Investigation 
Department Financial Summary 
 
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. No change. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
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. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
139 
 
 Georgia Bureau of Investigation 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
Bureau Administration State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Criminal Justice Information Services State General Funds 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 2017 Current Budget 
$131,760,511 $131,760,511 
991,500 67,585,879 $68,577,379 33,846,957 $33,846,957 $234,184,847 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$8,150,222 12,600 
165,594 $8,328,416 
$4,610,531 6,308,894 
$10,919,425 
$35,058,851 1,766,684 157,865 
$36,983,400 
$40,192,969 1,515,073 1,724,650 
$43,432,692 
$30,951,268 991,500 
64,291,522 25,489,954 $121,724,244 
$403,247 $403,247 
$12,393,423 $12,393,423 
 
Changes $10,443,032 $10,443,032 0 0 $0 0 $0 $10,443,032 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$142,203,543 $142,203,543 
991,500 67,585,879 $68,577,379 33,846,957 $33,846,957 $244,627,879 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$680 0 0 
$680 
 
$8,150,902 12,600 
165,594 $8,329,096 
 
$5,697 0 
$5,697 
 
$4,616,228 6,308,894 
$10,925,122 
 
$2,581,926 0 0 
$2,581,926 
 
$37,640,777 1,766,684 157,865 
$39,565,326 
 
$4,354,297 0 0 
$4,354,297 
 
$44,547,266 1,515,073 1,724,650 
$47,786,989 
 
$3,500,432 0 0 0 
$3,500,432 
$0 $0 
$0 $0 
 
$34,451,700 991,500 
64,291,522 25,489,954 $125,224,676 
$403,247 $403,247 
$12,393,423 $12,393,423 
 
140 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
 Department of Juvenile Justice 
 
Department of Juvenile Justice 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Department of Juvenile Justice 
Program/Fund Sources Community Services Departmental Administration Secure Commitment (YDCs) Secure Detention (RYDCs) SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$94,868,468 24,082,170 96,209,334 
119,989,193 $335,149,165 $335,149,165 
7,804,205 340,307 
$8,144,512 327,004,653 $327,004,653 
 
Changes $547,552 1,245,529 297,221 591,826 
$2,682,128 $2,682,128 
0 0 $0 2,682,128 $2,682,128 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$95,416,020 25,327,699 96,506,555 
120,581,019 $337,831,293 $337,831,293 
7,804,205 340,307 
$8,144,512 329,686,781 $329,686,781 
 
Community Services 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, assist youth in becoming law-abiding citizens and transition youth from secure detention, and provide the following alternative detention options: non-secure detention shelters, housebound detention, emergency shelters, a short-term stay in a residential placement, tracking services, wraparound services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program. Additionally, Community Supervision supervises youth directly in the community according to their risk and need levels, provides transitional and treatment services to those youth either directly or by brokering or making appropriate referrals for services, and provides agency-wide services, including intake, court services, and case management. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. Increase funds to provide a 20% pay increase for law enforcement officers. 
 
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
Total Change 
 
$559,946 (12,394) $547,552 
 
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: 
State General Funds 1. Increase funds to provide a 20% pay increase for law enforcement officers. 
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
3. Provide one-time funds to replace 40 vehicles. 
Total Change 
Other Changes 4. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. 
Total Change 
 
$159,190 (3,661) 
1,090,000 $1,245,529 
Yes $0 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
141 
 
 Department of Juvenile Justice 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Secure Commitment (YDCs) 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions, and provide secure care and supervision of youth including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, mental health, counseling, and religious services for those youth committed to the Department's custody, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. Increase funds to provide a 20% pay increase for law enforcement officers. 
 
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
3. Provide one-time funds for the annual leave payout of all medical personnel being transferred to Augusta University effective January 1, 2017. 
Total Change 
 
Secure Detention (RYDCs) 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and, provide temporary, secure care, and supervision of youth who are charged with crimes or who have been found guilty of crimes and are awaiting disposition of their cases by juvenile courts or awaiting placement in one of the Department's treatment programs or facilities, or sentenced to the Short Term Program. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
2. Provide one-time funds for the annual leave payout of all medical personnel being transferred to Augusta University effective January 1, 2017. 
3. Provide funds for 10 months of the Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO) salary differential at Terrell RYDC as provided by HB 751 (2016 Session). 
Total Change 
 
$128,207 (15,522) 184,536 $297,221 
($20,905) 355,145 257,586 
$591,826 
 
142 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
 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 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 2017 Current Budget 
$327,004,653 $327,004,653 
1,495,178 6,309,027 $7,804,205 
340,307 $340,307 $335,149,165 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$93,026,865 1,495,178 46,620 299,805 
$94,868,468 
$24,064,040 18,130 
$24,082,170 
$91,646,154 4,554,231 8,949 
$96,209,334 
$118,267,594 1,708,176 13,423 
$119,989,193 
 
Changes $2,682,128 $2,682,128 0 0 $0 0 $0 $2,682,128 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$329,686,781 $329,686,781 
1,495,178 6,309,027 $7,804,205 
340,307 $340,307 $337,831,293 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$547,552 0 0 0 
$547,552 
 
$93,574,417 1,495,178 46,620 299,805 
$95,416,020 
 
$1,245,529 0 
$1,245,529 
 
$25,309,569 18,130 
$25,327,699 
 
$297,221 0 0 
$297,221 
 
$91,943,375 4,554,231 8,949 
$96,506,555 
 
$591,826 0 0 
$591,826 
 
$118,859,420 1,708,176 13,423 
$120,581,019 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
143 
 
 Department of Labor 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Department of Labor 
Program/Fund Sources Department of Labor Administration Labor Market Information Unemployment Insurance Workforce Solutions SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$33,907,300 2,536,639 
38,914,033 57,379,001 $132,736,973 $132,736,973 
117,461,857 1,982,524 
$119,444,381 13,292,592 
$13,292,592 
 
Changes ($269) 0 (454) (672) 
($1,395) ($1,395) 
0 0 $0 (1,395) ($1,395) 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$33,907,031 2,536,639 
38,913,579 57,378,329 $132,735,578 $132,735,578 
117,461,857 1,982,524 
$119,444,381 13,291,197 
$13,291,197 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
($269) ($269) 
 
Labor Market Information Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect, analyze, and publish a wide array of information 
about the state's labor market. 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
Unemployment Insurance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance Georgia's economic strength by collecting 
unemployment insurance taxes from Georgia's employers and distributing unemployment benefits to eligible claimants. Recommended Change: 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
($454) ($454) 
 
144 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
 Department of Labor 
 
Department of Labor 
Department Financial Summary 
Workforce Solutions Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist employers and job seekers with job matching services 
and to promote economic growth and development. Recommended Change: 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. Total Change 
 
($672) ($672) 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
145 
 
 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 2017 Current Budget 
$13,292,592 $13,292,592 117,461,857 $117,461,857 
1,982,524 $1,982,524 $132,736,973 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$1,682,150 31,312,292 
912,858 $33,907,300 
$2,536,639 $2,536,639 
$4,314,847 34,599,186 $38,914,033 
$7,295,595 49,013,740 
1,069,666 $57,379,001 
 
Changes ($1,395) ($1,395) 0 $0 0 $0 ($1,395) 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$13,291,197 $13,291,197 117,461,857 $117,461,857 
1,982,524 $1,982,524 $132,735,578 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
($269) 0 0 
($269) 
 
$1,681,881 31,312,292 
912,858 $33,907,031 
 
$0 
 
$2,536,639 
 
$0 
 
$2,536,639 
 
($454) 0 
($454) 
 
$4,314,393 34,599,186 $38,913,579 
 
($672) 0 0 
($672) 
 
$7,294,923 49,013,740 
1,069,666 $57,378,329 
 
146 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
 Department of Law 
 
Department of Law 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Department of Law 
Program/Fund Sources Department of Law Medicaid Fraud Control Unit SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$66,969,400 4,940,512 
$71,909,912 $71,909,912 
3,597,990 37,256,814 $40,854,804 31,055,108 $31,055,108 
 
Changes $5,628 857 $6,485 $6,485 
0 0 $0 6,485 $6,485 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$66,975,028 4,941,369 
$71,916,397 $71,916,397 
3,597,990 37,256,814 $40,854,804 31,061,593 $31,061,593 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
Total Change 
 
$5,628 $5,628 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
$857 $857 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
147 
 
 Program Budget Financial Summary 
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
Department of Law State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Medicaid Fraud Control Unit State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
 
Department of Law 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$31,055,108 $31,055,108 
3,597,990 $3,597,990 37,256,814 $37,256,814 $71,909,912 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$29,714,697 37,254,703 
$66,969,400 
$1,340,411 3,597,990 2,111 
$4,940,512 
 
Changes $6,485 $6,485 0 $0 0 $0 $6,485 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$31,061,593 $31,061,593 
3,597,990 $3,597,990 37,256,814 $37,256,814 $71,916,397 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$5,628 0 
$5,628 
 
$29,720,325 37,254,703 
$66,975,028 
 
$857 0 0 
$857 
 
$1,341,268 3,597,990 2,111 
$4,941,369 
 
148 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
 Department of Natural Resources 
 
Department of Natural Resources 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Department of Natural Resources 
Program/Fund Sources Coastal Resources Departmental Administration Environmental Protection Hazardous Waste Trust Fund Historic Preservation Law Enforcement Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Solid Waste Trust Fund Wildlife Resources SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$7,354,450 12,158,587 126,551,551 
4,027,423 2,738,045 22,117,749 50,648,768 2,720,775 47,039,170 $275,356,518 $275,356,518 
72,644,482 96,909,071 $169,553,553 105,802,965 $105,802,965 
 
Changes $45 166 468 
8,920,965 31 
3,369,535 2,593,096 
438,533 560,379 $15,883,218 $15,883,218 
0 0 $0 15,883,218 $15,883,218 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$7,354,495 12,158,753 126,552,019 12,948,388 
2,738,076 25,487,284 53,241,864 
3,159,308 47,599,549 $291,239,736 $291,239,736 
72,644,482 96,909,071 $169,553,553 121,686,183 $121,686,183 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
$45 
 
Total Change 
 
$45 
 
Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the 
department. Recommended Change: 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
$166 $166 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
149 
 
 Department of Natural Resources 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Environmental Protection 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the quality of Georgia's air by controlling, monitoring and regulating pollution from large, small, mobile, and area sources (including pollution from motor vehicle emissions) by performing ambient air monitoring, and by participating in the Clean Air Campaign; to protect Georgia's land by permitting, managing, and planning for solid waste facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies, by administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining operations; to protect Georgia and its citizens from hazardous materials by investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund to manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to remediate abandoned sites, to respond to environmental emergencies, and to monitor and regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure the quality and quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by regulating the amount of water used. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
State General Funds 1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
Total Change 
 
Other Changes 2. Utilize other funds to retain criminal investigators ($7,578). 
 
Total Change 
 
Hazardous Waste Trust Fund 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to fund investigations and cleanup of abandoned landfills and other hazardous sites, to meet cost-sharing requirements for Superfund sites identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency, to fund related operations and oversight positions within the Environmental Protection Division, and to reimburse local governments for landfill remediation. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. Increase funds for hazardous waste cleanup activities. 
 
Total Change 
 
Historic Preservation 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, protect, and preserve Georgia's historical sites by administering historic preservation grants, by cataloging all historic resources statewide, by providing research and planning required to list a site on the state and national historic registries, by working with building owners to ensure that renovation plans comply with historic preservation standards, and by executing and sponsoring archaeological research. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
Total Change 
 
$468 $468 
Yes $0 
$8,920,965 $8,920,965 
$31 $31 
 
150 
 
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Department of Natural Resources 
Department Financial Summary 
 
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, agency properties, boating safety, and litter and waste laws; to teach hunter and boater education classes; and to assist other law enforcement agencies upon request in providing public safety for the citizens and visitors of Georgia. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. Increase funds to provide a 20% pay increase for law enforcement officers. 
 
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
3. Provide one-time funds for law enforcement communications equipment and to replace 37 vehicles. 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
2. Provide funds for an outdoor recreation trail at Hardman Farm Historic Site. 
3. Increase funds to meet projected expenditures. 
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. Increase funds for solid waste cleanup activities. 
 
Total Change 
 
Wildlife Resources 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft in Georgia; to provide hunter and boating education; to protect non-game and endangered wildlife; to promulgate statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, and coastal commercial fishing regulations; to operate the state's archery and shooting ranges; to license hunters and anglers; and to register boats. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
2. Increase funds for the Wildlife Endowment Fund based on actual lifetime sportsman's license revenues in FY 2016. 
Total Change 
 
$1,749,119 416 
1,620,000 $3,369,535 
$216 1,592,880 1,000,000 $2,593,096 
$438,533 $438,533 
$354 560,025 $560,379 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
151 
 
 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 Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Environmental Protection State General Funds Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction 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 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$105,802,965 $105,802,965 
8,811,025 
63,833,457 $72,644,482 
96,909,071 $96,909,071 $275,356,518 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$2,191,904 5,054,621 107,925 
$7,354,450 
$12,119,522 39,065 
$12,158,587 
$30,507,881 8,799,418 
31,450,397 55,793,855 $126,551,551 
$4,027,423 $4,027,423 
$1,717,258 11,607 
1,009,180 $2,738,045 
$19,112,799 3,001,293 3,657 
$22,117,749 
$15,052,948 3,204,029 
32,391,791 $50,648,768 
$2,720,775 
 
Changes $15,883,218 $15,883,218 0 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$121,686,183 
$121,686,183 
8,811,025 
 
0 $0 
0 $0 $15,883,218 
 
63,833,457 $72,644,482 
96,909,071 $96,909,071 $291,239,736 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$45 
 
$2,191,949 
 
0 
 
5,054,621 
 
0 
 
107,925 
 
$45 
 
$7,354,495 
 
$166 0 
$166 
 
$12,119,688 39,065 
$12,158,753 
 
$468 0 
0 0 $468 
 
$30,508,349 8,799,418 
31,450,397 55,793,855 $126,552,019 
 
$8,920,965 $8,920,965 
 
$12,948,388 $12,948,388 
 
$31 
 
$1,717,289 
 
0 
 
11,607 
 
0 
 
1,009,180 
 
$31 
 
$2,738,076 
 
$3,369,535 0 0 
$3,369,535 
 
$22,482,334 3,001,293 3,657 
$25,487,284 
 
$2,593,096 0 0 
$2,593,096 
 
$17,646,044 3,204,029 
32,391,791 $53,241,864 
 
$438,533 
 
$3,159,308 
 
152 
 
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TOTAL FUNDS Wildlife Resources 
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
 
Department of Natural Resources 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$2,720,775 
$18,352,455 20,113,937 8,572,778 
$47,039,170 
 
Changes $438,533 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$3,159,308 
 
$560,379 0 0 
$560,379 
 
$18,912,834 20,113,937 8,572,778 
$47,599,549 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
153 
 
 State Board of Pardons and Paroles 
Department Financial Summary 
 
State Board of Pardons and Paroles 
Program/Fund Sources Board Administration Clemency Decisions Victim Services SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$1,092,352 15,674,393 
491,517 $17,258,262 $17,258,262 
806,050 $806,050 16,452,212 $16,452,212 
 
Changes $0 
(494,930) 0 
($494,930) ($494,930) 
(806,050) ($806,050) 
311,120 $311,120 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Board Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency. Recommended Change: 
1. No change. Total Change 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$1,092,352 15,179,463 
491,517 $16,763,332 $16,763,332 
0 $0 16,763,332 $16,763,332 
$0 $0 
 
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 additional funds to retain criminal investigators. 
 
Other Changes 2. Eliminate federal funds associated with federal task forces to reflect the transfer of personnel to the 
Department of Community Supervision. (Total Funds: ($806,050)) 
Total Change 
 
$311,120 Yes 
$311,120 
 
Victim Services 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to provide notification to victims of changes in offender status or placement through the Victim Information Program, to conduct outreach and information gathering from victims during clemency proceedings, to host victim and visitor days, and act as a liaison for victims to the state corrections system. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
154 
 
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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 
Victim Services State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
 
State Board of Pardons and Paroles 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$16,452,212 $16,452,212 
806,050 $806,050 $17,258,262 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$1,092,352 $1,092,352 
$14,868,343 806,050 
$15,674,393 
$491,517 $491,517 
 
Changes $311,120 $311,120 (806,050) 
($806,050) ($494,930) 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$16,763,332 $16,763,332 
0 $0 $16,763,332 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$0 
 
$1,092,352 
 
$0 
 
$1,092,352 
 
$311,120 (806,050) ($494,930) 
 
$15,179,463 0 
$15,179,463 
 
$0 
 
$491,517 
 
$0 
 
$491,517 
 
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155 
 
 State Properties Commission 
Department Financial Summary 
 
State Properties Commission 
Program/Fund Sources State Properties Commission SUBTOTAL (Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Payments to Georgia Building Authority SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES) Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$1,980,000 $1,980,000 
0 $0 $1,980,000 
1,980,000 $1,980,000 
0 $0 
 
Changes $0 $0 
4,500,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 
0 $0 4,500,000 $4,500,000 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$1,980,000 $1,980,000 
4,500,000 $4,500,000 $6,480,000 
1,980,000 $1,980,000 
4,500,000 $4,500,000 
 
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. Total Change 
 
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to Georgia Building Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide maintenance, repairs, and preparatory work on 
property owned by the Georgia Building Authority. Recommended Change: 
1. Provide one-time funds for major repairs and renovations. 
Total Change 
 
$0 $0 
$4,500,000 $4,500,000 
 
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State Properties Commission 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
State Properties Commission Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to Georgia Building Authority 
State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$0 $0 1,980,000 $1,980,000 $1,980,000 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$1,980,000 $1,980,000 
$0 $0 
 
Changes $4,500,000 $4,500,000 0 $0 $4,500,000 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$4,500,000 $4,500,000 
1,980,000 $1,980,000 $6,480,000 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$0 
 
$1,980,000 
 
$0 
 
$1,980,000 
 
$4,500,000 $4,500,000 
 
$4,500,000 $4,500,000 
 
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157 
 
 Georgia Public Defender Council 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Georgia Public Defender Council 
Program/Fund Sources Public Defender Council Public Defenders SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$9,413,059 75,894,568 $85,307,627 $85,307,627 
68,300 33,340,000 $33,408,300 51,899,327 $51,899,327 
 
Changes $1,325,626 3,006,071 $4,331,697 $4,331,697 
0 0 $0 4,331,697 $4,331,697 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$10,738,685 78,900,639 
$89,639,324 $89,639,324 
68,300 33,340,000 $33,408,300 56,231,024 $56,231,024 
 
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, Central Office, and the administration of the Conflict Division. Recommended Change: 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
2. Provide one-time funds for the replacement of aging computer equipment. 
3. Provide one-time funds to purchase 56 vehicles. 
Total Change 
 
($1,538) 327,164 1,000,000 $1,325,626 
 
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; including providing representation to clients in cases where the Capital Defender or a circuit public defender has a conflict of interest. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
2. Increase funds to provide for contracted attorneys to ensure geographical coverage and capacity for conflict cases. 
3. Increase funds to reflect an accountability court supplement for circuit public defenders for two newly established accountability courts in the South Georgia and Tifton circuits. 
Total Change 
 
($8,583) 3,000,000 
14,654 $3,006,071 
 
158 
 
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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 
Public Defender Council State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Public Defenders State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
 
Georgia Public Defender Council 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$51,899,327 $51,899,327 
68,300 $68,300 33,340,000 $33,340,000 $85,307,627 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$7,504,759 68,300 
1,840,000 $9,413,059 
$44,394,568 31,500,000 
$75,894,568 
 
Changes $4,331,697 $4,331,697 0 $0 0 $0 $4,331,697 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$56,231,024 $56,231,024 
68,300 $68,300 33,340,000 $33,340,000 $89,639,324 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$1,325,626 0 0 
$1,325,626 
 
$8,830,385 68,300 
1,840,000 $10,738,685 
 
$3,006,071 0 
$3,006,071 
 
$47,400,639 31,500,000 
$78,900,639 
 
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 Department of Public Health 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Department of Public Health 
Program/Fund Sources Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion Adult Essential Health Treatment Services Departmental Administration Emergency Preparedness/Trauma System 
Improvement Epidemiology Immunization Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment 
Services Infant and Child Health Promotion Infectious Disease Control Inspections and Environmental Hazard 
Control 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 SUBTOTAL Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$33,637,277 6,913,249 
35,012,707 26,448,431 
11,515,091 9,254,792 
50,796,005 
276,610,061 79,870,044 4,872,300 
827,428 113,421,468 
4,863,473 $654,042,326 
1,325,935 16,385,345 $17,711,280 $671,753,606 
397,247,775 14,007,059 
$411,254,834 1,325,935 
245,454,977 13,717,860 
$260,498,772 
 
Changes $652,103 0 
10,504,096 306 
385,270 73 
162 
441 1,482 
445 
0 745,223 
507 $12,290,108 
0 1,090,032 $1,090,032 $13,380,140 
0 0 $0 0 13,380,140 0 $13,380,140 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$34,289,380 6,913,249 
45,516,803 26,448,737 
11,900,361 9,254,865 
50,796,167 
276,610,502 79,871,526 4,872,745 
827,428 114,166,691 
4,863,980 $666,332,434 
1,325,935 17,475,377 $18,801,312 $685,133,746 
397,247,775 14,007,059 
$411,254,834 1,325,935 
258,835,117 13,717,860 
$273,878,912 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
2. Replace federal funds to continue providing women's health services. 
Total Change 
 
$206 651,897 $652,103 
 
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Department of Public Health 
Department Financial Summary 
Adult Essential Health Treatment Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low-income Georgians 
with cancer, and Georgians at risk of stroke or heart attacks. Recommended Change: 
1. No change. Total Change 
Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs. Recommended Change: 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 2. Increase funds for telehealth equipment and maintenance. 3. Provide one-time funds to implement the Enterprise Systems Modernization project. 
Total Change 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. Total Change 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 2. Provide one-time funds for public health laboratory maintenance. 
Total Change 
Immunization Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, 
vaccines, and technical assistance. Recommended Change: 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. Total Change 
 
$0 $0 
$4,096 500,000 10,000,000 $10,504,096 
$306 $306 
$270 385,000 $385,270 
$73 $73 
 
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 Department of Public Health 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to avoid unnecessary health problems in later life by providing 
comprehensive health services to infants and children. Recommended Change: 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
$162 $162 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
$441 $441 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
$1,482 $1,482 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
$445 $445 
 
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. No change. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
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 to establish the Fulton County Board of Health per HB 885 (2016 Session). 
Total Change 
 
$745,223 $745,223 
 
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Department of Public Health 
Department Financial Summary 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide disbursements from the Trust Fund to offset the costs 
of care and rehabilitative services to citizens of the state who have survived brain or spinal cord injuries. Recommended Change: 
1. No change. Total Change 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
2. Increase funds to reflect collections of Super Speeder and Reinstatement Fees. 
 
Total Change 
 
$507 $507 
$0 $0 
$344 1,089,688 $1,090,032 
 
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163 
 
 Department of Public Health 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund TOTAL STATE FUNDS Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Medical Assistance Program Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Adult Essential Health Treatment Services 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 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$245,454,977 13,717,860 1,325,935 
$260,498,772 16,864,606 246,842 2,403,579 10,404,529 
367,328,219 $397,247,775 
14,007,059 $14,007,059 $671,753,606 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$6,567,317 6,857,179 516,828 149,000 
10,404,529 8,397,424 745,000 
$33,637,277 
$6,613,249 300,000 
$6,913,249 
$22,432,539 131,795 
1,266,938 7,045,918 4,135,517 $35,012,707 
$2,600,982 350,000 200,000 
23,125,473 171,976 
$26,448,431 
$4,624,955 115,637 196,750 
6,552,593 
 
Changes $13,380,140 0 0 $13,380,140 0 0 0 0 0 $0 0 $0 $13,380,140 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$258,835,117 13,717,860 1,325,935 
$273,878,912 16,864,606 246,842 2,403,579 10,404,529 
367,328,219 $397,247,775 
14,007,059 $14,007,059 $685,133,746 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$652,103 0 0 0 0 0 0 
$652,103 
 
$7,219,420 6,857,179 516,828 149,000 
10,404,529 8,397,424 745,000 
$34,289,380 
 
$0 
 
$6,613,249 
 
0 
 
300,000 
 
$0 
 
$6,913,249 
 
$10,504,096 0 0 0 0 
$10,504,096 
 
$32,936,635 131,795 
1,266,938 7,045,918 4,135,517 $45,516,803 
 
$306 0 0 0 0 
$306 
 
$2,601,288 350,000 200,000 
23,125,473 171,976 
$26,448,737 
 
$385,270 0 0 0 
 
$5,010,225 115,637 196,750 
6,552,593 
 
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Department of Public Health 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
 
Other Funds 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 Medical Assistance Program 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 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
25,156 $11,515,091 
$2,543,604 2,061,486 4,649,702 
$9,254,792 
$23,094,841 8,605,171 246,842 132,509 
15,097,664 3,618,978 
$50,796,005 
$12,894,228 7,392,607 
256,236,639 86,587 
$276,610,061 
$31,929,374 47,927,661 13,009 
$79,870,044 
$3,800,103 158,382 352,681 561,134 
$4,872,300 
$827,428 $827,428 
$113,421,468 $113,421,468 
$4,332,793 530,680 
$4,863,473 
 
Changes 0 
$385,270 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
25,156 
$11,900,361 
 
$73 
 
$2,543,677 
 
0 
 
2,061,486 
 
0 
 
4,649,702 
 
$73 
 
$9,254,865 
 
$162 0 0 0 0 0 
$162 
 
$23,095,003 8,605,171 246,842 132,509 
15,097,664 3,618,978 
$50,796,167 
 
$441 0 0 0 
$441 
 
$12,894,669 7,392,607 
256,236,639 86,587 
$276,610,502 
 
$1,482 0 0 
$1,482 
 
$31,930,856 47,927,661 13,009 
$79,871,526 
 
$445 0 0 0 
$445 
 
$3,800,548 158,382 352,681 561,134 
$4,872,745 
 
$0 
 
$827,428 
 
$0 
 
$827,428 
 
$745,223 $745,223 
 
$114,166,691 $114,166,691 
 
$507 0 
$507 
 
$4,333,300 530,680 
$4,863,980 
 
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Program Budget Financial Summary 
 
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 2017 Current Budget 
$1,325,935 $1,325,935 
$16,385,345 $16,385,345 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$0 $0 
$1,090,032 $1,090,032 
 
$1,325,935 $1,325,935 
$17,475,377 $17,475,377 
 
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Department of Public Safety 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Department of Public Safety 
Program/Fund Sources Aviation Capitol Police Services Departmental Administration Field Offices and Services Motor Carrier Compliance 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 2017 Current Budget 
$4,183,476 8,143,321 9,058,380 
120,053,924 26,087,042 
$167,526,143 
775,748 23,847,971 
2,991,658 22,204,683 $49,820,060 $217,346,203 
27,054,358 37,050,598 $64,104,956 153,241,247 $153,241,247 
 
Changes $636,502 0 151,302 
19,940,865 8,254,104 
$28,982,773 
(40) 832,981 157,961 716,569 $1,707,471 $30,690,244 
0 0 $0 30,690,244 $30,690,244 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$4,819,978 8,143,321 9,209,682 
139,994,789 34,341,146 
$196,508,916 
775,708 24,680,952 
3,149,619 22,921,252 $51,527,531 $248,036,447 
27,054,358 37,050,598 $64,104,956 183,931,491 $183,931,491 
 
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. Increase funds to provide a 20% pay increase for law enforcement officers. 
 
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
3. Provide funds for the installation of one Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) device for a rotary-wing aircraft. 
Total Change 
 
$186,216 286 
450,000 
$636,502 
 
Capitol Police Services 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to protect life and property in the Capitol Square area, enforce traffic regulations around the Capitol, monitor entrances of state buildings, screen packages and personal items of individuals entering state facilities, and provide general security for elected officials, government employees, and visitors to the Capitol. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
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Department Financial Summary 
 
Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to work cooperatively with all levels of government to provide a 
safe environment for residents and visitors to our state. Recommended Change: 
1. Increase funds to provide a 20% pay increase for law enforcement officers. 
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
Field Offices and Services 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for traffic and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's Uniform Division, and support a variety of specialized teams and offices, which include the Motorcycle Unit, Criminal Interdiction Unit, the Crisis Negotiations Team, the Special Projects Adjutant Office, Headquarters Adjutant Office, Special Investigations Office, the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, and the Training Unit. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
State General Funds 1. Increase funds to provide a 20% pay increase for law enforcement officers. 
 
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
3. Provide one-time funds to purchase telecommunications equipment for vehicles, statewide. 
 
4. Provide one-time funds to purchase 251 law enforcement pursuit vehicles. 
 
Total Change 
 
Other Changes 5. Utilize existing funds of $4,169,412 for paving and roof repair at headquarters facility and to fund 
operational costs 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. Increase funds to provide a 20% pay increase for law enforcement officers. 
 
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
3. Provide one-time funds to purchase 105 law enforcement pursuit vehicles. 
 
4. Provide one-time funds for the maintenance and repair of weigh stations for proper inspection and enforcement of commercial motor vehicles. 
Total Change 
 
$150,410 892 
$151,302 
$7,189,845 11,020 
915,000 11,825,000 $19,940,865 
Yes $0 
$1,982,976 1,128 
5,370,000 900,000 
$8,254,104 
 
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Department of Public Safety 
Department Financial Summary 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. Total Change 
 
Office of Highway Safety Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to educate the public on highway safety issues, and facilitate the 
implementation of programs to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities on Georgia roadways. Recommended Change: 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
2. Increase funds for driver education and training to reflect the intent of Joshua's Law, SB 231 (2013 Session). Total Change 
 
Peace Officer Standards and Training Council 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to set standards for the law enforcement community; ensure adequate training at the highest level for all of Georgia's law enforcement officers and public safety professionals; and, certify individuals when all requirements are met; investigate officers and public safety professionals when an allegation of unethical and/or illegal conduct is made, and sanction these individuals by disciplining officers and public safety professionals when necessary. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. Provide additional funds to retain criminal investigators. 
 
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
3. Provide one-time funds to purchase two vehicles for two criminal investigators. 
 
Total Change 
 
Public Safety Training Center Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop, deliver, and facilitate training that results in 
professional and competent public safety services for the people of Georgia. Recommended Change: 
1. Increase funds to provide a 20% pay increase for law enforcement officers. 
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
3. Provide one-time funds to purchase 10 vehicles, Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) Program, for the Public Safety Training Center. Total Change 
 
($40) ($40) 
$60 832,921 $832,981 
$103,298 663 
54,000 $157,961 
$526,073 496 
190,000 $716,569 
 
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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 
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 2017 Current Budget 
$153,241,247 $153,241,247 
27,054,358 $27,054,358 
37,050,598 $37,050,598 $217,346,203 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$4,073,442 10,034 
100,000 $4,183,476 
$8,143,321 $8,143,321 
$9,049,299 5,571 3,510 
$9,058,380 
$109,563,168 1,888,148 8,602,608 
$120,053,924 
$10,960,734 3,880,764 
11,245,544 $26,087,042 
$775,748 $775,748 
$3,505,881 19,689,178 
652,912 $23,847,971 
$2,991,658 $2,991,658 
 
Changes $30,690,244 $30,690,244 0 $0 0 $0 $30,690,244 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$183,931,491 $183,931,491 
27,054,358 $27,054,358 
37,050,598 $37,050,598 $248,036,447 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$636,502 0 0 
$636,502 
 
$4,709,944 10,034 
100,000 $4,819,978 
 
$0 
 
$8,143,321 
 
$0 
 
$8,143,321 
 
$151,302 0 0 
$151,302 
 
$9,200,601 5,571 3,510 
$9,209,682 
 
$19,940,865 0 0 
$19,940,865 
 
$129,504,033 1,888,148 8,602,608 
$139,994,789 
 
$8,254,104 0 0 
$8,254,104 
 
$19,214,838 3,880,764 
11,245,544 $34,341,146 
 
($40) ($40) 
$832,981 0 0 
$832,981 
$157,961 $157,961 
 
$775,708 $775,708 
$4,338,862 19,689,178 
652,912 $24,680,952 
$3,149,619 $3,149,619 
 
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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 2017 Current Budget 
$12,321,317 1,580,663 8,302,703 
$22,204,683 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$716,569 0 0 
$716,569 
 
$13,037,886 1,580,663 8,302,703 
$22,921,252 
 
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Department Financial Summary 
 
Public Service Commission 
Program/Fund Sources Commission Administration Facility Protection Utilities Regulation SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$1,573,430 2,328,664 6,560,829 
$10,462,923 $10,462,923 
1,343,100 $1,343,100 
9,119,823 $9,119,823 
 
Changes $324 261 1,526 
$2,111 $2,111 
0 $0 2,111 $2,111 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$1,573,754 2,328,925 6,562,355 
$10,465,034 $10,465,034 
1,343,100 $1,343,100 
9,121,934 $9,121,934 
 
Commission Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's 
goals. Recommended Change: 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
$324 $324 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
$261 $261 
 
Utilities Regulation 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, natural gas, and telecommunications companies, approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies, monitor utility system and telecommunications network planning, arbitrate complaints among competitors, provide consumer protection and education, and certify competitive natural gas and telecommunications providers. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
Total Change 
 
$1,526 $1,526 
 
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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 2017 Current Budget 
$9,119,823 $9,119,823 
1,343,100 $1,343,100 $10,462,923 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$1,489,930 83,500 
$1,573,430 
$1,097,564 1,231,100 
$2,328,664 
$6,532,329 28,500 
$6,560,829 
 
Changes $2,111 $2,111 0 $0 $2,111 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$9,121,934 $9,121,934 
1,343,100 $1,343,100 $10,465,034 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$324 0 
$324 
 
$1,490,254 83,500 
$1,573,754 
 
$261 0 
$261 
 
$1,097,825 1,231,100 
$2,328,925 
 
$1,526 0 
$1,526 
 
$6,533,855 28,500 
$6,562,355 
 
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 Board of Regents 
Program/Fund Sources Agricultural Experiment Station Athens/Tifton Vet Laboratories Cooperative Extension Service Enterprise Innovation Institute Forestry Cooperative Extension Forestry Research Georgia Archives Georgia Radiation Therapy Center Georgia 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 Skidaway Institute of Oceanography Teaching Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital SUBTOTAL (Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Payments to Georgia Military College Payments to Georgia Public 
Telecommunications Commission SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES) Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
Board of Regents 
Department Financial Summary 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$76,316,106 6,511,331 
66,164,828 30,242,678 
1,429,890 12,975,989 
5,572,554 4,236,754 5,097,451 412,036,514 1,428,336 2,613,351 29,838,518 
40,846,407 23,059,638 12,063,606 
5,098,197 6,594,713,057 
2,707,032 17,427,418 $7,350,379,655 
 
Changes $786,586 0 702,864 0 19,735 221,814 1,500,000 0 0 0 24,502 57,215 0 
0 3,364,857 
0 36,619 (1,887,144) 374,027 17,582 $5,218,657 
 
5,178,401 15,153,706 
$20,332,107 $7,370,711,762 
5,225,009,688 $5,225,009,688 
2,145,702,074 $2,145,702,074 
 
2,646,600 3,501,243 
$6,147,843 $11,366,500 
75,000 $75,000 11,291,500 $11,291,500 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$77,102,692 6,511,331 
66,867,692 30,242,678 
1,449,625 13,197,803 
7,072,554 4,236,754 5,097,451 412,036,514 1,452,838 2,670,566 29,838,518 
40,846,407 26,424,495 12,063,606 
5,134,816 6,592,825,913 
3,081,059 17,445,000 $7,355,598,312 
7,825,001 18,654,949 
$26,479,950 $7,382,078,262 
5,225,084,688 $5,225,084,688 
2,156,993,574 $2,156,993,574 
 
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Department Financial Summary 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
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. Transfer funds for prior year University of Georgia merit-based pay adjustments from the Teaching program. Total Change 
 
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. Total Change 
 
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. Transfer funds for prior year University of Georgia merit-based pay adjustments from the Teaching program. Total Change 
 
Enterprise Innovation Institute 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to advise Georgia manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and government officials on best business practices and technology-driven economic development, and to provide the state share to federal incentive and assistance programs for entrepreneurs and innovative businesses. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. Total Change 
 
Forestry Cooperative Extension Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for faculty to support instruction and 
outreach about conservation and sustainable management of forests and other natural resources. Recommended Change: 
1. Transfer funds for prior year University of Georgia merit-based pay adjustments from the Teaching program. Total Change 
 
$786,586 $786,586 
$0 $0 
$702,864 $702,864 
$0 $0 
$19,735 $19,735 
 
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Department Financial Summary 
 
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. Transfer funds for prior year University of Georgia merit-based pay adjustments from the Teaching program. 
2. Transfer funds from the Teaching program and increase funds to renovate laboratory space. (Total Funds: $150,000) 
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 one-time funds to relocate the records center due to the pending sale of the property. 
 
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. No change. Total Change 
 
Georgia Tech Research Institute Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding to laboratories and research centers affiliated 
with the Georgia Institute of Technology whose scientific, engineering, industrial, or policy research promotes economic development, health, and safety in Georgia. Recommended Change: 
1. No change. Total Change 
 
$71,814 75,000 
$146,814 
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 
$0 $0 
$0 $0 
$0 $0 
 
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Department Financial Summary 
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. Transfer funds for prior year University of Georgia merit-based pay adjustments from the Teaching program. 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. Transfer funds for prior year University of Georgia merit-based pay adjustments from the Teaching program. 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. No change. Total Change 
Public Libraries Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to award grants from the Public Library Fund, promote literacy, 
and provide library services that facilitate access to information for all Georgians regardless of geographic location or special needs. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change 
Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund leadership, service, and education initiatives that require 
funding beyond what is provided by formula. Recommended Change: 
1. Provide funds to establish the Georgia Center for Early Language and Literacy at Georgia College and State University. 
2. Provide funds for the University of Georgia to match the federal Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) grant. Total Change 
 
$24,502 $24,502 
$57,215 $57,215 
$0 $0 
$0 $0 
$2,364,857 1,000,000 
$3,364,857 
 
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Department Financial Summary 
Regents Central Office Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to institutions of the 
University System of Georgia and to fund membership in the Southern Regional Education Board. Recommended Change: 
1. No change. Total Change 
Skidaway Institute of Oceanography Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine 
and ocean science and aquatic environments. Recommended Change: 
1. Transfer funds for prior year University of Georgia merit-based pay adjustments from the Teaching program. 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. Transfer funds for prior year University of Georgia merit-based pay adjustments to their respective programs: Agricultural Experiment Station, Cooperative Extension Service, Forestry Cooperative Extension, Forestry Research, Marine Institute, Marine Resources Extension Center, Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station, and Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital. 2. Transfer funds for prior year University of Georgia merit-based pay adjustments to the Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories program in the Department of Agriculture. 3. Transfer funds for a legislative commission on government structure to the Forestry Research program to renovate laboratory space. 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. Transfer funds for prior year University of Georgia merit-based pay adjustments from the Teaching program. 2. Provide one-time funds for laboratory equipment at the Poultry Diagnostic Research Center. Total Change 
 
$0 $0 
$36,619 $36,619 
($1,790,944) (71,200) (25,000) 
($1,887,144) 
$74,027 300,000 $374,027 
 
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Department Financial Summary 
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. Transfer funds for prior year University of Georgia merit-based pay adjustments from the Teaching program. Total Change 
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to Georgia Military College Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for grades six 
through twelve at Georgia Military College's Junior Military College and preparatory school. Recommended Change: 
1. Increase funds for training and experience at the Georgia Military College Preparatory School to reflect corrected data. 
2. Provide one-time funds for facility major improvements and renovations at the Milledgeville campus. Total Change 
Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and distribute high quality programs and 
services that educate, inform, and entertain audiences, and enrich the quality of their lives. Recommended Change: 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 2. Provide funds to develop a formative assessment for the kindergarten through third grade continuum 
of mathematics and reading skills in partnership with the Department of Education and the Governor's Office of Student Achievement to support flexible grouping and competency-based education pilots. Total Change 
 
$17,582 $17,582 
$146,600 2,500,000 $2,646,600 
$1,243 3,500,000 $3,501,243 
 
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Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
Agricultural Experiment Station State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Athens/Tifton Vet Laboratories Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Cooperative Extension Service State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Enterprise Innovation Institute State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Forestry Cooperative Extension State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Forestry Research State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Georgia Archives State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Georgia Radiation Therapy Center Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Georgia Research Alliance State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Georgia Tech Research Institute State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Marine Institute State General Funds Other Funds 
180 
 
Board of Regents 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$2,145,702,074 $2,145,702,074 
5,225,009,688 $5,225,009,688 $7,370,711,762 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$38,763,187 37,552,919 
$76,316,106 
$6,511,331 $6,511,331 
$34,830,899 31,333,929 
$66,164,828 
$19,342,678 10,900,000 
$30,242,678 
$853,902 575,988 
$1,429,890 
$2,725,563 10,250,426 $12,975,989 
$4,678,137 894,417 
$5,572,554 
$4,236,754 $4,236,754 
$5,097,451 $5,097,451 
$5,810,979 406,225,535 $412,036,514 
$942,055 486,281 
 
Changes $11,291,500 $11,291,500 75,000 $75,000 $11,366,500 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$2,156,993,574 $2,156,993,574 
5,225,084,688 $5,225,084,688 $7,382,078,262 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$786,586 0 
$786,586 
 
$39,549,773 37,552,919 
$77,102,692 
 
$0 
 
$6,511,331 
 
$0 
 
$6,511,331 
 
$702,864 0 
$702,864 
 
$35,533,763 31,333,929 
$66,867,692 
 
$0 
 
$19,342,678 
 
0 
 
10,900,000 
 
$0 
 
$30,242,678 
 
$19,735 0 
$19,735 
 
$873,637 575,988 
$1,449,625 
 
$146,814 75,000 
$221,814 
 
$2,872,377 10,325,426 $13,197,803 
 
$1,500,000 0 
$1,500,000 
 
$6,178,137 894,417 
$7,072,554 
 
$0 
 
$4,236,754 
 
$0 
 
$4,236,754 
 
$0 
 
$5,097,451 
 
$0 
 
$5,097,451 
 
$0 
 
$5,810,979 
 
0 
 
406,225,535 
 
$0 
 
$412,036,514 
 
$24,502 0 
 
$966,557 486,281 
 
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Board of Regents 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
 
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 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 2017 Current Budget 
$1,428,336 
$1,267,822 1,345,529 
$2,613,351 
$29,838,518 $29,838,518 
$36,208,155 4,638,252 
$40,846,407 
$23,059,638 $23,059,638 
$12,063,606 $12,063,606 
$1,297,577 3,800,620 
$5,098,197 
$1,905,455,350 4,689,257,707 
$6,594,713,057 
$2,707,032 $2,707,032 
$427,418 17,000,000 $17,427,418 
$5,178,401 $5,178,401 
$15,153,706 $15,153,706 
 
Changes $24,502 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$1,452,838 
 
$57,215 0 
$57,215 
 
$1,325,037 1,345,529 
$2,670,566 
 
$0 
 
$29,838,518 
 
$0 
 
$29,838,518 
 
$0 
 
$36,208,155 
 
0 
 
4,638,252 
 
$0 
 
$40,846,407 
 
$3,364,857 $3,364,857 
 
$26,424,495 $26,424,495 
 
$0 
 
$12,063,606 
 
$0 
 
$12,063,606 
 
$36,619 0 
$36,619 
 
$1,334,196 3,800,620 
$5,134,816 
 
($1,887,144) 0 
($1,887,144) 
 
$1,903,568,206 4,689,257,707 
$6,592,825,913 
 
$374,027 $374,027 
 
$3,081,059 $3,081,059 
 
$17,582 0 
$17,582 
 
$445,000 17,000,000 $17,445,000 
 
$2,646,600 $2,646,600 
$3,501,243 $3,501,243 
 
$7,825,001 $7,825,001 
$18,654,949 $18,654,949 
 
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Department Financial Summary 
 
Department of Revenue 
Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration Forestland Protection Grants 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 SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$14,043,662 14,072,351 7,439,837 4,843,578 11,492,977 32,734,603 5,999,876 15,279,993 59,493,703 4,240,945 14,910,381 
$184,551,906 $184,551,906 
819,087 $819,087 183,299,036 
433,783 $183,732,819 
 
Changes $416 
15,000,000 215,801 149 
2,043,128 1,550,350 
66,477 228 
1,390 132 311 
$18,878,382 $18,878,382 
0 $0 18,878,382 
0 $18,878,382 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$14,044,078 29,072,351 7,655,638 4,843,727 13,536,105 34,284,953 6,066,353 15,280,221 59,495,093 4,241,077 14,910,692 
$203,430,288 $203,430,288 
819,087 $819,087 202,177,418 
433,783 $202,611,201 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
$416 $416 
 
Forestland Protection Grants 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for preferential assessment of qualifying conservation use forestland to counties, municipalities, and school districts pursuant to O.C.G.A. 48-5A-2, the Forestland Protection Act, created by HB 1211 and HB 1276 during the 2008 legislative session. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. Increase funds for Forestland Protection Act grant reimbursements. 
 
Total Change 
 
$15,000,000 $15,000,000 
 
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Department of Revenue 
Department Financial Summary 
Industry Regulation Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption 
of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products; and conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles. Recommended Change: 1. Provide additional funds to retain criminal investigators. 2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 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. Provide one-time funds to eliminate remaining FY 1997 to FY 1999 Employee's Retirement System of Georgia deficiency payments. 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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 2. Increase funds for operating expenses associated with motor vehicle registration and titling. 
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 additional funds to retain criminal investigators. 2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
$215,647 154 
$215,801 
$149 $149 
$2,043,128 $2,043,128 
$350 1,550,000 $1,550,350 
$66,348 129 
$66,477 
 
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Department Financial Summary 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. Total Change 
Tax Compliance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on 
delinquent accounts. Recommended Change: 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 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: 1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. Total Change 
 
$228 $228 
$1,390 $1,390 
$132 $132 
$311 $311 
 
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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 
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 
Taxpayer Services State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$183,299,036 433,783 
$183,732,819 251,507 567,580 
$819,087 $184,551,906 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$14,043,662 $14,043,662 
$14,072,351 $14,072,351 
$6,634,547 433,783 251,507 120,000 
$7,439,837 
$4,843,578 $4,843,578 
$11,492,977 $11,492,977 
$32,734,603 $32,734,603 
$5,999,876 $5,999,876 
$15,279,993 $15,279,993 
$59,271,703 222,000 
$59,493,703 
$4,240,945 $4,240,945 
$14,684,801 225,580 
$14,910,381 
 
Changes $18,878,382 0 $18,878,382 0 0 $0 $18,878,382 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$202,177,418 433,783 
$202,611,201 251,507 567,580 
$819,087 $203,430,288 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$416 $416 
 
$14,044,078 $14,044,078 
 
$15,000,000 $15,000,000 
 
$29,072,351 $29,072,351 
 
$215,801 0 0 0 
$215,801 
 
$6,850,348 433,783 251,507 120,000 
$7,655,638 
 
$149 $149 
 
$4,843,727 $4,843,727 
 
$2,043,128 $2,043,128 
 
$13,536,105 $13,536,105 
 
$1,550,350 $1,550,350 
 
$34,284,953 $34,284,953 
 
$66,477 $66,477 
 
$6,066,353 $6,066,353 
 
$228 $228 
 
$15,280,221 $15,280,221 
 
$1,390 0 
$1,390 
 
$59,273,093 222,000 
$59,495,093 
 
$132 $132 
 
$4,241,077 $4,241,077 
 
$311 0 
$311 
 
$14,685,112 225,580 
$14,910,692 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
185 
 
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Department Financial Summary 
 
Secretary of State 
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 2017 Current Budget 
$4,418,558 5,560,709 2,854,255 3,321,855 8,896,753 709,817 
$25,761,947 
291,789 3,192,562 $3,484,351 $29,246,298 
85,000 4,625,596 $4,710,596 24,535,702 $24,535,702 
 
Changes $0 
(111) 100,340 
(131) (333) 
(27) $99,738 
202 1,703 $1,905 $101,643 
0 0 $0 101,643 $101,643 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$4,418,558 5,560,598 2,954,595 3,321,724 8,896,420 709,790 
$25,861,685 
291,991 3,194,265 $3,486,256 $29,347,941 
85,000 4,625,596 $4,710,596 24,637,345 $24,637,345 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
Total Change 
 
($111) ($111) 
 
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Secretary of State 
Department Financial Summary 
 
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: 
State General Funds 1. Provide additional funds to retain criminal investigators. 
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
Other Changes 3. Utilize existing funds to retain criminal investigators ($6,515). 
Total Change 
 
Office Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of 
State and its attached agencies. Recommended Change: 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
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 that license professions. Recommended Change: 
State General Funds 1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
Other Changes 2. Utilize existing funds to retain criminal investigators ($12,106). 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
Total Change 
 
$100,457 (117) 
$100,340 Yes $0 
($131) ($131) 
($333) ($333) 
Yes $0 
($27) ($27) 
 
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Department Financial Summary 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. Total Change 
Real Estate Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for real estate brokers and 
salespersons, and provide administrative support to the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board in their administration of the Real Estate Appraisal Act. Recommended Change: 1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. Total Change 
 
$202 $202 
$1,703 $1,703 
 
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Secretary of State 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
Corporations State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Elections State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Investigations State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Office Administration State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Professional Licensing Boards State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Securities State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Georgia Commission on the Holocaust 
State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Real Estate Commission State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$24,535,702 $24,535,702 
85,000 $85,000 4,625,596 $4,625,596 $29,246,298 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$643,462 3,775,096 $4,418,558 
$5,425,709 85,000 50,000 
$5,560,709 
$2,854,255 $2,854,255 
$3,316,355 5,500 
$3,321,855 
$8,296,753 600,000 
$8,896,753 
$684,817 25,000 
$709,817 
$271,789 20,000 
$291,789 
$3,042,562 150,000 
$3,192,562 
 
Changes $101,643 $101,643 0 $0 0 $0 $101,643 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$24,637,345 $24,637,345 
85,000 $85,000 4,625,596 $4,625,596 $29,347,941 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$0 
 
$643,462 
 
0 
 
3,775,096 
 
$0 
 
$4,418,558 
 
($111) 0 0 
($111) 
 
$5,425,598 85,000 50,000 
$5,560,598 
 
$100,340 $100,340 
 
$2,954,595 $2,954,595 
 
($131) 0 
($131) 
 
$3,316,224 5,500 
$3,321,724 
 
($333) 0 
($333) 
 
$8,296,420 600,000 
$8,896,420 
 
($27) 0 
($27) 
 
$684,790 25,000 
$709,790 
 
$202 0 
$202 
$1,703 0 
$1,703 
 
$271,991 20,000 
$291,991 
$3,044,265 150,000 
$3,194,265 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
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Department Financial Summary 
 
Georgia Student Finance Commission 
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 Move on When Ready North Ga. Military Scholarship Grants North Georgia ROTC Grants Public Safety Memorial Grant REACH Georgia Scholarship Service Cancelable Loans Tuition Equalization Grants SUBTOTAL (Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Nonpublic Postsecondary Education 
Commission SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES) Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL Lottery Funds State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$1,060,500 1,203,240 700,000 8,952,682 1,930,296 
109,059,989 47,916,330 
522,496,534 27,000,000 58,318,219 3,037,740 1,237,500 600,000 2,750,000 200,000 21,224,952 
$807,687,982 
977,204 
$977,204 $808,665,186 
38,650 1,600,000 $1,638,650 715,717,181 91,309,355 $807,026,536 
 
Changes $0 0 0 
2,843 0 0 0 0 0 
16,794,170 0 0 0 
1,800,000 0 0 
$18,597,013 
627 
$627 $18,597,640 
0 0 $0 2,843 18,594,797 $18,597,640 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$1,060,500 1,203,240 700,000 8,955,525 1,930,296 
109,059,989 47,916,330 
522,496,534 27,000,000 75,112,389 3,037,740 1,237,500 600,000 4,550,000 200,000 21,224,952 
$826,284,995 
977,831 
$977,831 $827,262,826 
38,650 1,600,000 $1,638,650 715,720,024 109,904,152 $825,624,176 
 
Engineer Scholarship 
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forgivable loans to Georgia residents who are engineering students at Mercer University (Macon campus) and retain those students as engineers in the State. 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
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Department Financial Summary 
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. Total Change 
HERO Scholarship Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to members of the 
Georgia National Guard and U.S. Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses and children of such members. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change 
HOPE Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide scholarships that reward students with financial 
assistance in degree, diploma, and certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges. Recommended Change: Lottery Funds 1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 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: 1. No change. Total Change 
HOPE Grant Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students seeking a diploma or certificate at 
a public postsecondary institution. Recommended Change: 
1. No change. Total Change 
 
$0 $0 
$0 $0 
$2,843 $2,843 
$0 $0 
$0 $0 
 
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Department Financial Summary 
 
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: 
1. No change. Total Change 
 
Low Interest Loans 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a low-interest loan program to assist with the affordability of a college 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: 
1. Increase funds to meet the projected need. 
Total Change 
 
North Ga. Military Scholarship Grants Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend 
the University of North Georgia, thereby strengthening Georgia's Army National Guard with their membership. Recommended Change: 
Other Changes 1. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. 
Total Change 
 
$0 $0 
$0 $0 
$0 $0 
$16,794,170 $16,794,170 
Yes $0 
 
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Department Financial Summary 
 
North Georgia ROTC Grants Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia residents with non-repayable financial 
assistance to attend the University of North Georgia and to participate in the Reserve Officers Training Corps program. Recommended Change: 
Other Changes 1. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. 
Total Change 
 
Public Safety Memorial Grant 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to the children of Georgia law enforcement officers, fire fighters, EMTs, correctional officers, and prison guards who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, to attend a public or private postsecondary institution in the State of Georgia. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
Other Changes 1. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. 
 
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 for additional scholarships in participating school systems and to expand into 30 new school systems. Total Change 
 
Service Cancelable Loans Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide service cancelable loans as authorized in statute 
including programs for large animal veterinarians and Georgia National Guard members. Recommended Change: 
1. No change. Total Change 
 
Tuition Equalization Grants Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the private segment of higher education in Georgia 
by providing non-repayable grant aid to Georgia residents who attend eligible private postsecondary institutions. Recommended Change: 
1. No change. Total Change 
 
Yes $0 
Yes $0 
$1,800,000 $1,800,000 
$0 $0 
$0 $0 
 
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Department Financial Summary 
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize private postsecondary schools in Georgia; provide 
transcripts for students who attended schools that closed; and resolve complaints. Recommended Change: 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. Total Change 
 
$627 $627 
 
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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 Lottery Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Move on When Ready State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
North Ga. Military Scholarship Grants State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$91,309,355 715,717,181 $807,026,536 
38,650 $38,650 1,600,000 $1,600,000 $808,665,186 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$1,060,500 $1,060,500 
$1,203,240 $1,203,240 
$700,000 $700,000 
$8,314,032 38,650 
600,000 $8,952,682 
$1,930,296 $1,930,296 
$109,059,989 $109,059,989 
$47,916,330 $47,916,330 
$522,496,534 $522,496,534 
$26,000,000 1,000,000 
$27,000,000 
$58,318,219 $58,318,219 
$3,037,740 $3,037,740 
 
Changes $18,594,797 2,843 $18,597,640 0 $0 0 $0 $18,597,640 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$109,904,152 715,720,024 
$825,624,176 38,650 
$38,650 1,600,000 $1,600,000 $827,262,826 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$0 
 
$1,060,500 
 
$0 
 
$1,060,500 
 
$0 
 
$1,203,240 
 
$0 
 
$1,203,240 
 
$0 
 
$700,000 
 
$0 
 
$700,000 
 
$2,843 0 0 
$2,843 
 
$8,316,875 38,650 
600,000 $8,955,525 
 
$0 
 
$1,930,296 
 
$0 
 
$1,930,296 
 
$0 
 
$109,059,989 
 
$0 
 
$109,059,989 
 
$0 
 
$47,916,330 
 
$0 
 
$47,916,330 
 
$0 
 
$522,496,534 
 
$0 
 
$522,496,534 
 
$0 
 
$26,000,000 
 
0 
 
1,000,000 
 
$0 
 
$27,000,000 
 
$16,794,170 $16,794,170 
 
$75,112,389 $75,112,389 
 
$0 
 
$3,037,740 
 
$0 
 
$3,037,740 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
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 Georgia Student Finance Commission 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
 
North Georgia ROTC Grants State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Public Safety Memorial Grant State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
REACH Georgia Scholarship State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Service Cancelable Loans 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 2017 Current Budget 
$1,237,500 $1,237,500 
$600,000 $600,000 
$2,750,000 $2,750,000 
$200,000 $200,000 
$21,224,952 $21,224,952 
$977,204 $977,204 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$0 
 
$1,237,500 
 
$0 
 
$1,237,500 
 
$0 
 
$600,000 
 
$0 
 
$600,000 
 
$1,800,000 $1,800,000 
 
$4,550,000 $4,550,000 
 
$0 
 
$200,000 
 
$0 
 
$200,000 
 
$0 
 
$21,224,952 
 
$0 
 
$21,224,952 
 
$627 $627 
 
$977,831 $977,831 
 
196 
 
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 Teachers Retirement System 
 
Teachers Retirement System 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Teachers Retirement System 
Program/Fund Sources Local/Floor COLA System Administration SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$265,000 38,428,190 $38,693,190 $38,693,190 
38,428,190 $38,428,190 
265,000 $265,000 
 
Changes $0 0 $0 $0 
0 $0 
0 $0 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$265,000 38,428,190 $38,693,190 $38,693,190 
38,428,190 $38,428,190 
265,000 $265,000 
 
Local/Floor COLA 
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirees from local retirement systems a minimum allowance upon retirement (Floor) and a post-retirement benefit adjustment (COLA) whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retired under TRS. 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
System Administration 
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, including paying retiree benefits, investing retirement funds, accounting for the status and contributions of active and inactive members, counseling members, and processing refunds. 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
197 
 
 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 2017 Current Budget 
$265,000 $265,000 38,428,190 $38,428,190 $38,693,190 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$265,000 $265,000 
$38,428,190 $38,428,190 
 
Changes $0 $0 0 $0 $0 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$265,000 $265,000 38,428,190 $38,428,190 $38,693,190 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$0 
 
$265,000 
 
$0 
 
$265,000 
 
$0 
 
$38,428,190 
 
$0 
 
$38,428,190 
 
198 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
 Technical College System of Georgia 
 
Technical College System of Georgia 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Technical College System of Georgia 
Program/Fund Sources Adult Education Departmental Administration Quick Start and Customized Services Technical Education SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$41,819,822 9,150,782 
22,675,575 700,737,711 $774,383,890 $774,383,890 
75,163,481 349,184,244 $424,347,725 350,036,165 $350,036,165 
 
Changes $2,179 1,209 1,260 47,521 
$52,169 $52,169 
0 0 $0 52,169 $52,169 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$41,822,001 9,151,991 
22,676,835 700,785,232 $774,436,059 $774,436,059 
75,163,481 349,184,244 $424,347,725 350,088,334 $350,088,334 
 
Adult Education 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic reading, writing, computation, speaking, listening, and technology skills; to provide secondary instruction to adults without a high school diploma; and to provide oversight of GED preparation, testing, and the processing of diplomas and transcripts. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
Total Change 
 
$2,179 $2,179 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
$1,209 $1,209 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
Total Change 
 
$1,260 $1,260 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
199 
 
 Technical College System of Georgia 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Technical Education 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for workforce development through certificate, diploma, and degree programs in technical education and continuing education programs for adult learners, and to encourage both youth and adult learners to acquire postsecondary education or training to increase their competitiveness in the workplace. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
Total Change 
 
$47,521 $47,521 
 
200 
 
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 Technical College System of Georgia 
 
Technical College System of Georgia 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 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 2017 Current Budget 
$350,036,165 $350,036,165 
2,221,675 72,941,806 $75,163,481 349,184,244 $349,184,244 $774,383,890 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$16,073,151 20,381,535 5,365,136 
$41,819,822 
$9,015,837 134,945 
$9,150,782 
$13,292,152 154,594 
9,228,829 $22,675,575 
$311,655,025 2,221,675 
52,405,677 334,455,334 $700,737,711 
 
Changes $52,169 $52,169 0 0 $0 0 $0 $52,169 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$350,088,334 $350,088,334 
2,221,675 72,941,806 $75,163,481 349,184,244 $349,184,244 $774,436,059 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$2,179 0 0 
$2,179 
 
$16,075,330 20,381,535 5,365,136 
$41,822,001 
 
$1,209 0 
$1,209 
 
$9,017,046 134,945 
$9,151,991 
 
$1,260 0 0 
$1,260 
 
$13,293,412 154,594 
9,228,829 $22,676,835 
 
$47,521 0 0 0 
$47,521 
 
$311,702,546 2,221,675 
52,405,677 334,455,334 $700,785,232 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
201 
 
 Department of Transportation 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Department of Transportation 
Program/Fund Sources Capital Construction Projects Capital Maintenance Projects Construction Administration Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting Departmental Administration Intermodal Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants Local Road Assistance Administration Planning Routine Maintenance Traffic Management and Control SUBTOTAL (Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Payments to State Road and Tollway 
Authority SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES) Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL Motor Fuel Funds State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$1,628,995,154 391,550,574 151,299,165 9,670,223 78,714,804 85,562,631 165,562,234 56,597,611 24,542,545 432,811,607 119,707,637 
$3,145,014,185 
252,242,252 
$252,242,252 $3,397,256,437 
1,593,146,310 89,566,703 
$1,682,713,013 1,660,064,000 54,479,424 
$1,714,543,424 
 
Changes $68,535,834 17,796,500 4,500,000 0 1,848,166 940 8,352,766 0 0 2,700,000 5,000,000 
$108,734,206 
10,000,000 
$10,000,000 $118,734,206 
0 0 $0 87,282,500 31,451,706 $118,734,206 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$1,697,530,988 409,347,074 155,799,165 9,670,223 80,562,970 85,563,571 173,915,000 56,597,611 24,542,545 435,511,607 124,707,637 
$3,253,748,391 
262,242,252 
$262,242,252 $3,515,990,643 
1,593,146,310 89,566,703 
$1,682,713,013 1,747,346,500 85,931,130 
$1,833,277,630 
 
Capital Construction Projects Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Capital Outlay road construction and 
enhancement projects on local and state road systems. Recommended Change: 
Motor Fuel Funds 1. Increase funds based on projected revenues resulting from HB 170 (2015 Session). 
Total Change 
 
$68,535,834 $68,535,834 
 
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. Increase funds based on projected revenues resulting from HB 170 (2015 Session). 
Total Change 
 
$17,796,500 $17,796,500 
 
202 
 
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 Department of Transportation 
 
Department of Transportation 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Construction Administration 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and expand the state's transportation infrastructure by planning for and selecting road and bridge projects, acquiring rights-of-way, completing engineering and project impact analyses, procuring and monitoring construction contracts, and certifying completed projects. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
Motor Fuel Funds 1. Increase funds based on projected revenues resulting from HB 170 (2015 Session). 
 
Total Change 
 
Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, and traffic data 
in accordance with state and federal law in order to provide current and accurate information for planning and public awareness needs. Recommended Change: 
1. No change. Total Change 
 
Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to plan, construct, maintain, and improve the state's roads and 
bridges and to provide planning and financial support for other modes of transportation such as mass transit, airports, railroads and waterways. Recommended Change: 
State General Funds 1. Transfer funds to the Intermodal program to align budget to projected expenditures. 
Total Change 
Motor Fuel Funds 2. Provide additional funds to retain criminal investigators. 
3. Increase funds based on projected revenues resulting from HB 170 (2015 Session). 
Total Change 
 
Intermodal Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of 
Georgia's Airports, Rail, Transit and Ports and Waterways to facilitate a complete and seamless statewide transportation system. Recommended Change: 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
2. Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program to align budget to projected expenditures. Total Change 
 
$4,500,000 $4,500,000 
$0 $0 
($1,834) ($1,834) 
$8,672 1,841,328 $1,850,000 
($894) 1,834 $940 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
203 
 
 Department of Transportation 
Department Financial Summary 
 
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 based on projected revenues resulting from HB 170 (2015 Session). 
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: 
1. No change. Total Change 
 
Planning Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop the state transportation improvement program and 
the state-wide strategic transportation plan, and coordinate transportation policies, planning, and programs related to design, construction, maintenance, operations, and financing of transportation. Recommended Change: 
1. No change. Total Change 
 
Routine Maintenance 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and adequately maintained state transportation system by inspecting roads and bridges, cataloguing road and bridge conditions and maintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and bridges. The purpose of this appropriation is also to maintain landscaping on road easements and rights-of-way through planting, litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local governments, to provide for emergency operations on state routes, and to maintain state rest areas and welcome centers. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
Motor Fuel Funds 1. Increase funds based on projected revenues resulting from HB 170 (2015 Session). 
 
Total Change 
 
$8,352,766 $8,352,766 
$0 $0 
$0 $0 
$2,700,000 $2,700,000 
 
204 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
 Department of Transportation 
 
Department of Transportation 
Department Financial Summary 
 
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. Increase funds based on projected revenues resulting from HB 170 (2015 Session). 
 
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. 
2. Provide one-time funds for Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank. 
Total Change 
Motor Fuel Funds 3. Replace motor fuel funds with state funds. 
Total Change 
 
$5,000,000 $5,000,000 
$21,452,600 10,000,000 
$31,452,600 ($21,452,600) ($21,452,600) 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
205 
 
 Department of Transportation 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and 
Construction Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
Capital Construction Projects Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Capital Maintenance Projects Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Construction Administration Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Departmental Administration State General Funds Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Intermodal State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$54,479,424 1,660,064,000 $1,714,543,424 1,526,284,941 
66,861,369 $1,593,146,310 
89,566,703 $89,566,703 $3,397,256,437 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$698,242,025 875,452,699 
55,300,430 $1,628,995,154 
$109,600,000 281,600,000 
350,574 $391,550,574 
$96,692,556 53,642,990 
963,619 $151,299,165 
$1,837,709 7,770,257 
62,257 $9,670,223 
$1,834 66,974,177 10,839,823 
898,970 $78,714,804 
$17,919,030 66,861,369 782,232 
$85,562,631 
 
Changes $31,451,706 87,282,500 
$118,734,206 0 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$85,931,130 1,747,346,500 $1,833,277,630 1,526,284,941 
 
0 $0 
0 $0 $118,734,206 
 
66,861,369 $1,593,146,310 
89,566,703 $89,566,703 $3,515,990,643 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$68,535,834 0 
0 $68,535,834 
 
$766,777,859 875,452,699 
55,300,430 $1,697,530,988 
 
$17,796,500 0 
0 $17,796,500 
 
$127,396,500 281,600,000 
350,574 $409,347,074 
 
$4,500,000 0 
0 $4,500,000 
 
$101,192,556 53,642,990 
963,619 $155,799,165 
 
$0 
 
$1,837,709 
 
0 
 
7,770,257 
 
0 
 
62,257 
 
$0 
 
$9,670,223 
 
($1,834) 1,850,000 
0 
0 $1,848,166 
 
$0 68,824,177 10,839,823 
898,970 $80,562,970 
 
$940 0 0 
$940 
 
$17,919,970 66,861,369 782,232 
$85,563,571 
 
206 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
 Department of Transportation 
 
Department of Transportation 
Program Budget Financial Summary 
 
Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Local Road Assistance Administration Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Planning Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction TOTAL FUNDS 
Routine Maintenance Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Traffic Management and Control Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority 
State General Funds Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and 
Construction TOTAL FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$165,562,234 $165,562,234 
$4,346,461 51,655,917 
595,233 $56,597,611 
$1,769,750 22,772,795 
$24,542,545 
$423,846,251 3,886,452 
5,078,904 $432,811,607 
$26,062,611 68,110,542 
25,534,484 $119,707,637 
$36,558,560 65,130,226 
150,553,466 
$252,242,252 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$8,352,766 $8,352,766 
 
$173,915,000 $173,915,000 
 
$0 
 
$4,346,461 
 
0 
 
51,655,917 
 
0 
 
595,233 
 
$0 
 
$56,597,611 
 
$0 
 
$1,769,750 
 
0 
 
22,772,795 
 
$0 
 
$24,542,545 
 
$2,700,000 0 
0 $2,700,000 
 
$426,546,251 3,886,452 
5,078,904 $435,511,607 
 
$5,000,000 0 
0 $5,000,000 
 
$31,062,611 68,110,542 
25,534,484 $124,707,637 
 
$31,452,600 (21,452,600) 
0 
$10,000,000 
 
$68,011,160 43,677,626 
150,553,466 
$262,242,252 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
207 
 
 Department of Veterans Service 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Department of Veterans Service 
Program/Fund Sources Administration Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes Veterans Benefits SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$1,859,757 1,598,442 
28,534,732 7,210,404 
$39,203,335 $39,203,335 
14,734,560 3,105,429 
$17,839,989 21,363,346 
$21,363,346 
 
Changes ($206) (88) 0 91,895 
$91,601 $91,601 
0 0 $0 91,601 $91,601 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$1,859,551 1,598,354 
28,534,732 7,302,299 
$39,294,936 $39,294,936 
14,734,560 3,105,429 
$17,839,989 21,454,947 
$21,454,947 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
($206) ($206) 
 
Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the interment of eligible Georgia Veterans who 
served faithfully and honorably in the military service of our country. Recommended Change: 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
($88) ($88) 
 
Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war 
veterans. 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
208 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
 Department of Veterans Service 
 
Department of Veterans Service 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Veterans Benefits 
 
Purpose: 
 
The purpose of this appropriation is to serve Georgia's veterans, their dependents, and survivors in all matters pertaining to veterans' benefits by informing the veterans and their families about veterans' benefits, and directly assisting and advising them in securing the benefits to which they are entitled. 
 
Recommended Change: 
 
1. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
 
2. Increase funds for the replacement of information technology hardware. 
 
3. Provide one-time funds to purchase one motor vehicle. 
 
Total Change 
 
($755) 67,650 25,000 $91,895 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
209 
 
 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 TOTAL FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$21,363,346 $21,363,346 
14,734,560 $14,734,560 
3,105,429 $3,105,429 $39,203,335 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$1,859,757 $1,859,757 
$670,438 928,004 
$1,598,442 
$12,250,187 13,179,116 3,105,429 
$28,534,732 
$6,582,964 627,440 
$7,210,404 
 
Changes $91,601 $91,601 0 $0 0 $0 $91,601 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$21,454,947 $21,454,947 
14,734,560 $14,734,560 
3,105,429 $3,105,429 $39,294,936 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
($206) ($206) 
 
$1,859,551 $1,859,551 
 
($88) 0 
($88) 
 
$670,350 928,004 
$1,598,354 
 
$0 
 
$12,250,187 
 
0 
 
13,179,116 
 
0 
 
3,105,429 
 
$0 
 
$28,534,732 
 
$91,895 0 
$91,895 
 
$6,674,859 627,440 
$7,302,299 
 
210 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
 State Board of Workers' Compensation 
 
State Board of Workers' Compensation 
Department Financial Summary 
 
State Board of Workers' Compensation 
Program/Fund Sources Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws Board Administration SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$13,013,937 8,083,966 
$21,097,903 $21,097,903 
373,832 $373,832 20,724,071 $20,724,071 
 
Changes $13,318 1,396 $14,714 $14,714 
0 $0 14,714 $14,714 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$13,027,255 8,085,362 
$21,112,617 $21,112,617 
373,832 $373,832 20,738,785 $20,738,785 
 
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 additional funds to retain criminal investigators. 
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
$11,107 2,211 
$13,318 
 
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. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments to align budget to expenditure. 
Total Change 
 
$1,396 $1,396 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
211 
 
 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 2017 Current Budget 
$20,724,071 $20,724,071 
373,832 $373,832 $21,097,903 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$12,705,584 308,353 
$13,013,937 
$8,018,487 65,479 
$8,083,966 
 
Changes $14,714 $14,714 0 $0 $14,714 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$20,738,785 $20,738,785 
373,832 $373,832 $21,112,617 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$13,318 0 
$13,318 
 
$12,718,902 308,353 
$13,027,255 
 
$1,396 0 
$1,396 
 
$8,019,883 65,479 
$8,085,362 
 
212 
 
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 Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking 
 
Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund 
Department Financial Summary 
 
Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund 
Program/Fund Sources GO Bonds Issued GO Bonds New SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$1,117,021,234 106,033,658 
$1,223,054,892 $1,223,054,892 
20,210,678 $20,210,678 1,202,844,214 $1,202,844,214 
 
Changes $73,677 0 $73,677 $73,677 
0 $0 73,677 $73,677 
 
Amended FY 2017 Program Summary 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$1,117,094,911 106,033,658 
$1,223,128,569 $1,223,128,569 
20,210,678 $20,210,678 1,202,917,891 $1,202,917,891 
 
GO Bonds Issued Recommended Change: 
1. Increase funds for debt service. Total Change 
 
$73,677 $73,677 
 
GO Bonds New Recommended Change: 
 
1. No change. 
 
$0 
 
Total Change 
 
$0 
 
The Governor's Budget Report Amended FY 2017 
 
213 
 
 Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund 
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 
GO Bonds Issued State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS 
GO Bonds New State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS 
 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$1,202,844,214 $1,202,844,214 
20,210,678 $20,210,678 $1,223,054,892 
FY 2017 Current Budget 
$1,096,810,556 20,210,678 
$1,117,021,234 
$106,033,658 $106,033,658 
 
Changes $73,677 $73,677 0 $0 $73,677 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
$1,202,917,891 $1,202,917,891 
20,210,678 $20,210,678 $1,223,128,569 
 
Changes 
 
Amended FY 2017 Recommendation 
 
$73,677 0 
$73,677 
 
$1,096,884,233 20,210,678 
$1,117,094,911 
 
$0 
 
$106,033,658 
 
$0 
 
$106,033,658 
 
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