The Governor's budget report, 2018

THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET REPORT Fiscal Year 2018
Governor Nathan Deal

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Table of Contents

Introduction Governor's Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Budget Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Financial Summaries Georgia Revenues: FY 2014-FY 2016 and Estimated FY 2017-FY 2018. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Georgia Estimated Revenues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Summary of Appropriations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Summary of Appropriations: By Policy Area. . . . . 20 State Funds by Policy Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Expenditures and Appropriations: State Funds. . 24 Expenditures and Appropriations: Total Funds . . 26 State Funds Surplus by Department . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 State Debt Service as a Percentage of Prior Year Net Treasury Receipts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Revenue Shortfall Reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Lottery Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Tobacco Settlement Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Transportation Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Salary Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Summary of Statewide Budget Changes. . . . . . . . 36 Summary of Statewide Budget Changes. . . . . . . . 38 Olmstead Related Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Department Summaries
Legislative Georgia Senate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Georgia House of Representatives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 General Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Department of Audits and Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Judicial Court of Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Judicial Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Juvenile Courts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Prosecuting Attorneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Superior Courts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Supreme Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Executive State Accounting Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Department of Administrative Services. . . . . . . . . 82 Department of Agriculture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Department of Banking and Finance . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Department of Community Affairs. . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Department of Community Health . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Department of Community Supervision . . . . . . 128 Department of Corrections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Department of Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Department of Driver Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Department of Economic Development . . . . . . 155 Department of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Employees' Retirement System of Georgia . . . . 175 State Forestry Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Office of the Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Department of Human Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Commissioner of Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Georgia Bureau of Investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Department of Juvenile Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 Department of Labor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 Department of Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Department of Natural Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 State Board of Pardons and Paroles . . . . . . . . . . . 238 State Properties Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 Georgia Public Defender Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Department of Public Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Department of Public Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Public Service Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 Board of Regents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 Department of Revenue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 Secretary of State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 Georgia Student Finance Commission . . . . . . . . 298 Teachers Retirement System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 Technical College System of Georgia. . . . . . . . . . 311 Department of Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Department of Veterans Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 State Board of Workers' Compensation . . . . . . . 329 Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund333
Appendices Statement of Financial Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 State Expenditure Projections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 Georgia Economic Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 Georgia Economic Report Detail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352

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Introduction

Introduction

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Budget Highlights

Budget Highlights
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2018

Governor's Recommendation for FY 2018
EDUCATED GEORGIA BudgetHighlights
K-12 Public Schools $158,245,151 for enrollment growth and training and experience to recognize a 0.62% increase in enrollment, bringing the total number of full-time equivalent (FTE) students funded in FY 2018 to over 1.74 million students and over 126,000 teachers and administrators.
$85,855,866 for the QBE Equalization program to assist low wealth school systems.
$240,935,000 in bonds for construction and renovation for local school systems.
$7,500,000 in bonds for buses for local school systems.
Department of Early Care and Learning $5,546,095 in state funds for the Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program for tiered reimbursement for Quality Rated childcare providers.
University System $79,397,200 for resident instruction to reflect an increase in credit hour enrollment, square footage, and employer contributions for health and retirement benefits at University System institutions.

$2,000,000 in bonds for major repairs and renovations and technology improvements for public libraries statewide.
$1,500,000 in bonds for infrastructure and equipment replacement and facility repairs and sustainment for the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission.
Student Finance $49,849,209 in additional lottery funds to provide a 3% increase in the award amount for the HOPE (public and private schools) scholarships and grants over FY 2017.
$29,418,372 in state funds for growth in the Move on When Ready dual enrollment program.
$3,673,548 in state funds to increase the Tuition Equalization Grants award amount from $900 to $1,000 per year.
$430,000 in lottery funds to develop and maintain a centralized postsecondary grade point average calculation system for HOPE programs.
Technical College System of Georgia $1,176,611 for the maintenance and operation of additional square footage at system institutions.

$2,712,913 for the Georgia Center for Early Language and Literacy at Georgia College and State University.
$194,300,000 in bonds for new capital projects as well as major repairs and renovations at all University System institutions.
$5,500,000 in bonds for the renovation of Jenkins Hall at Georgia Military College.
$5,000,000 in bonds for the Georgia Research Alliance for equipment.

$115,860,000 in bonds for new capital projects, as well as repairs, renovations, and equipment at all TCSG institutions.
HEALTHY GEORGIA
Community Health $48,183,144 for Medicaid, including $38.4 million in new funding for baseline expense growth, $20.8 million for Autism services for children, $17.9 million for primary care and OB/GYN codes, $11 million for the Medicare clawback payment, $4 million to replace Balancing

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Budget Highlights
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2018

Incentive Payment Program funds, $2.5 million for Behavioral Health Services for children ages 0 to 5, $1.6 million for Hepatitis C access requirements, $1.4 million for Community Care Services Program (CCSP) waiver wait list reduction, $250,000 for CCSP/SOURCE Medicaid provider rate increase for congregate and home delivered meals, $2.9 million reduction in Medicare Part B funding, and a $46.9 million reduction to state funds to offset an increase in the federal financial participation rate.
$725,511 for additional Graduate Medical Education (GME) slots.
Human Services $79,558,335 for child welfare services, including $30.9 million for out-of-home care utilization, $11 million for the Integrated Eligibility System, $25.9 million for retention and recruitment of child protective services workers, $3.9 million for state Foster Parent per diem increase, $2.8 million for Foster Parent support services, $2.5 million for CPS Supervisor-Mentor Program, and $2.5 million for additional human resources personnel.
$766,484 for adult protective services supervisors to manage increased elder abuse and neglect caseloads and $4.2 million for 1,000 additional Non-Medicaid Home and Community Based Services slots.
Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities $11,762,894 to reflect a provider rate increase for the Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP) for individuals with developmental disabilities.
$1,096,912 for 100 additional slots for the New Options Waiver (NOW).
$25,919,214 for 500 additional NOW and Comprehensive waivers, bridge funding and housing vouchers for the Department of Justice (DOJ) settlement

extension. $6,000,000 for one Behavioral Health Crisis Center to address emergency crisis needs for individuals with mental illnesses.
$10,731,835 to replace Balancing Incentive Payment Program funds.
Veterans Services $137,650 for a Women's Veterans Coordinator to work on issues unique to female veterans and $358,996 for four Veterans Benefits Training Officers to work with the Veterans Accountability Courts.
SAFE GEORGIA
Department of Community Supervision $550,000 to open a Day Reporting Center (DRC) in Gwinnett County to provide additional drug treatment alternatives to prison incarceration in high probation population geographic areas.
Corrections $3,741,237 to support education initiatives in the state prison system. This includes enhancement of GED programming, expansion of literacy and math instructional software, conversion of part-time academic teaching positions to full-time positions, addition of a regional Career Technical Education (CTE) Social Services Program Consultant, and expansion of the number of vocational and technical programs offered.
$6,302,513 for six months of operating expenses and staffing requirements for the initial opening of Metro State Prison. The facility will serve as a re-entry facility that will support efforts to reduce recidivism and promote successful re-entry of offenders returning to the Metro Atlanta area.

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Budget Highlights

Budget Highlights
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2018

Corrections and Juvenile Justice $1,000,000 in additional funds for new staff and operating expenses within the Augusta University contract, combined with $20,229,080 in funds transferred from the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to the Department of Corrections Health Program contract with Augusta University. This will allow for the annualization of transferred nursing and medical staff resulting from the consolidation of Juvenile and Adult physical health services through one contract for efficient and effective shared services in telemedicine, nursing, and electronic health records implementations.
Georgia Bureau of Investigation $774,861 for salary enhancements for medical examiners and a pathology fellowship program to improve recruitment and retention due to continued vacancies occurring and increasing demand for services.

Soil and Water Conservation Commission $6,500,000 in bond funds for the rehabilitation of flood control structures.
Department of Community Affairs $8,000,000 in bond funds for water supply projects through the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority.
Department of Economic Development $645,000 for three positions ($245,000) and economic development outreach in China ($400,000).
$125,000 for the new visitor information center at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Georgia World Congress Center Authority $55,000,000 in bond funds for planning, construction, and equipment for a new exhibition facility.

$3,745,039 to increase funds for grants administered by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and determined by the Council of Accountability Court Judges. These funds are for the implementation cost of new courts along with personal services and operating expenses associated with the expansion of all levels of accountability courts to reduce recidivism of offenders through local treatment options.
Public Defender Council $3,000,000 to annualize increased contracts for conflict cases that were provided for only in the amended budget previously due to continued increased capacity of conflict caseloads.

Department of Natural Resources $16,000,000 in bond funds to support facility improvements and repairs.
$1,670,000 in bond funds to construct two new boat houses and one regional office building to support law enforcement activities.
$10,000,000 in bond funds for land acquisition for the preservation of wildlife and natural resources.
Jekyll Island Authority $1,600,000 in bond funds for ADA and safety improvements statewide.

GROWING GEORGIA

RESPONSIBLE AND EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT

Agriculture $1,000,000 in bond funds to support facility improvements and repairs.

Banking and Finance $226,100 for one licensing technician and three assistant financial examiners.

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Budget Highlights
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2018

State Properties Commission $105,000,000 in bond funds for the construction of a new Judicial Complex Building.
Department of Revenue $25,000,000 in bond funds and $3,459,028 in state funds for the implementation of the DRIVES system.
Employees' Retirement System of Georgia $1,428,000 to fully fund the actuarially determined employer contribution for the Public School Employees Retirement System and $359,437 to fully fund the actuarially determined employer contribution for the Georgia Military Pension Fund in order to continue fiscal soundness and sustainability.
MOBILE GEORGIA
Department of Transportation $162,572,300 in new state general and motor fuel funds for transportation resulting from HB 170 (2015 Session).
$100,000,000 in bond funds for the repair, replacement, and renovation of bridges throughout the state.

Georgia Regional Transportation Authority $2,000,000 in bond funds for property acquisition and construction of Park and Ride Lots.
EMPLOYEE PAY PACKAGE $55,429,439 for a 20 percent salary increase for law enforcement officers as well as additional increases for public safety trainers and criminal investigators to reduce turnover and improve recruitment.
$160,105,154 to provide a 2 percent increase to the state base salary schedule for certified personnel, school bus drivers, and school nurses.
$117,425,464 for performance incentives for highperforming employees, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives.
$27,795,342 for salary adjustments for certain identified job classifications within the Department of Defense, Department of Human Services, and Department of Public Health.

State Road and Tollway Authority $10,000,000 for the operations of the new managed lanes.

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Financial Summaries

Financial Summaries

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Georgia Revenues: FY 2014-FY 2016 and Estimated FY 2017-FY 2018

Georgia Revenues: FY 2014-FY 2016 and

Georgia Revenues: FY 2014-FY 2016 and Estimated FY 2017-FY 2018

FY 2014 Reported

FY 2015 Reported

FY 2016 Reported

FY 2017 Estimated

FY 2018 Estimated

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 - Department of Revenue
Other Departments
Office of the State Treasurer Interest on Motor Fuel Deposits Interest on all Other Deposits
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, State Board of 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

$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 1,655,027,765
219,870,413 190,536,391
(414,376) 14,078,425 368,005,068 939,049,156
$20,286,885,005

$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

$11,454,618,163 1,042,830,000 5,848,547,000 1,783,798,000 215,478,400 197,778,000
377,260,000 769,270,800 $21,689,580,363

372,121,805 419,653,207 428,699,713 437,973,500 449,404,181 $17,930,256,788 $19,108,859,478 $20,715,584,718 $21,370,029,645 $22,138,984,544

$325,419,014 $325,419,014

$338,135,999 $338,135,999

$161,252,054 366,701,125
$527,953,179

$179,438,100 370,292,586
$549,730,686

$181,771,800 383,386,100
$565,157,900

$5,169,791

$5,135,726

$9,436,908 $15,052,000 $15,052,000

(2,211,426)

6,042,758

26,378,044

16,352,000

16,352,000

20,941,029

20,531,999

21,400,170

20,200,000

20,000,000

3,017,554

2,516,533

2,152,419

2,000,000

1,900,000

13,782,279

15,110,617

14,537,413

14,476,770

14,708,267

57,586,118

51,274,419

90,983,629

63,000,000

63,000,000

3,744,711

7,137,755

4,611,720

4,625,000

4,650,000

26,334,786

27,724,158

24,863,466

21,400,000

21,400,000

44,181,240

45,956,400

48,490,740

48,113,164

47,819,327

11,042,775

9,836,616

11,308,266

15,038,461

15,478,517

772,127

833,665

1,101,834

800,000

800,000

81,693,371

78,617,291

84,820,885

76,946,000

78,056,000

21,717,715

22,008,305

22,051,503

20,122,760

20,200,000

131,666,645 154,802,863 114,762,845 133,515,906 131,091,068

20,394,462

22,372,600

21,577,826

17,400,000

17,400,000

169,521,312 175,413,852 163,523,682 170,902,988 171,469,380

237,978,451 278,958,076 270,602,167 288,220,844 310,893,887

40,099,349

39,068,313

37,756,236

36,200,000

36,200,000

24,698,552

24,405,610

23,494,949

22,800,000

22,800,000

$912,130,841 $987,747,556 $993,854,702 $987,165,893 $1,009,270,446

$1,237,549,855 $1,325,883,555 $1,521,807,881 $1,536,896,579 $1,574,428,346

$19,167,806,643 $20,434,743,033 $22,237,392,599 $22,906,926,224 $23,713,412,890

946,977,108 982,460,046 1,100,790,077 1,073,562,543 1,130,965,151

139,892,084 138,441,332 137,152,014 124,490,762 136,509,071

1,988,502

1,784,064

1,458,567

1,325,935

1,325,935

2,446

3,054

2,876

98,713

67,010

168,758

$20,256,765,496 $21,557,498,539 $23,476,964,891 $24,106,305,464 $24,982,213,047

$11,288,188

$38,188

$2,388,188 $14,738,188 $15,138,188

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Georgia Revenues: FY 2014-FY 2016 and Estimated FY 2017-FY 2018

FY 2014 Reported

FY 2015 Reported

FY 2016 Reported

FY 2017 Estimated

FY 2018 Estimated

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)

5,303,747 845,934
3,065,525 259,958,703 $280,462,097
$182,958,586

4,728,320 595,934
108,157,594 $113,520,036
$191,678,066

4,152,893
300,425,247 $306,966,328 $204,347,430

2,076,446
$16,814,634 $222,373,926

$15,138,188

Total State Funds

$20,720,186,179 $21,862,696,641 $23,988,278,649 $24,345,494,024 $24,997,351,235

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

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FY 2018 Georgia Estimated Revenues

Georgia Estimated Revenues
FY 2018

Georgia Estimated Revenues

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Summary of Appropriations

Summary of Appropriations
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2018

Departments/Agencies

FY 2017 Current Budget

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

Legislative Branch Georgia Senate Georgia House of Representatives Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices 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

$463,109 235,588
3,793,148 5,586,069
766,627 2,049,447

20,851,912 14,987,406 11,335,692 82,862,413 72,724,295 14,052,107

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 Public Defender Council, Georgia Public Health, Department of Public Safety, Department of Public Service Commission Regents, University System of Georgia Board 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 9,119,823 2,145,702,074

119,238 (813,453)
(20,020) 592,712 64,680,553 106,802 (43,275,936) 21,878,697 77,691,570 491,652 1,417,756 12,586,377 886,837 515,718,126 1,282,437 611,203 670,274 90,217,069 426,977 11,859,424 (10,238,674) 216,090 1,005,462 4,648,483 1,127,493 5,141,804 11,612,830 25,063,685 164,940 152,964,404

7,841,956 3,731,460 47,811,219 13,290,976 1,096,774,861 72,638,341 3,161,543,607 182,397,375 1,200,037,177 12,060,034 69,090,772 426,002,099 33,164,938 9,426,810,090 30,092,712 36,864,404 59,135,851 732,262,463 20,802,372 143,619,935 316,765,979 13,508,682 32,060,570 110,451,448 17,579,705 57,041,131 272,111,602 178,304,932 9,284,763 2,298,666,478

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Summary of Appropriations

Summary of Appropriations
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2018

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

FY 2017 Current Budget
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

FY 2018 Recommendation

7,045,507

190,778,326

672,501

25,208,203

83,513,323

890,539,859

(25,000)

240,000

9,840,038

359,876,203

185,490,127

1,900,033,551

1,112,025

22,475,371

(1,775,274)

18,948,797

10,478,950

1,213,323,164

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 $1,258,080,997 $24,997,351,235

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

$57,401,590 12,018,309
3,500,266 138,786,000
26,900,875

$1,130,965,151 136,509,071 1,325,935 171,469,380
1,798,850,000 310,893,887

TOTAL STATE GENERAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

$20,427,863,854 $1,019,473,957 $21,447,337,811

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Summary of Appropriations: By Policy Area
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2018

Summary of Appropriations: By Policy Area

Departments/State Agencies

State Funds (Other State General Funds) and Attached Agencies

FY 2017 Current Budget

Changes

FY 2018 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

$5,587,144 6,999,233
515,718,126 152,344,477
529,298 90,629
33,091,920 50,402,357
19,046 (25,000) 9,840,038 $774,597,268

$61,156,486 364,845,613 9,426,810,090 2,277,714,444
5,707,699 15,244,335 123,424,071 766,119,538
996,250 240,000 359,876,203 $13,402,134,729

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

$64,667,835
12,718 (87,971,329)
12,018,309 3,500,266
26,900,875 29,060 82,784
2,164,099 89,845,397
3,501
368,171 11,607,924
4,906 1,112,025 $124,346,541

$1,085,476,097 10,255,138 250,821 792,805
2,495,861,930 112,102,290 171,469,380 310,893,887 2,243,737 2,481,625 66,490,758 699,832,232 242,157 8,823,148 23,364,926 240,677,556 13,717,860 1,325,935 16,390,251 22,475,371
$5,285,167,904

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 Juvenile Justice, Department of

$160,126,690 391,988
1,122,345,607 11,568,382 88,012,573 43,747,938
327,004,653

$21,736,258 142,439
77,691,570 491,652
7,540,493 4,318,931 (10,238,674)

$181,862,948 534,427
1,200,037,177 12,060,034 95,553,066 48,066,869
316,765,979

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Summary of Appropriations: By Policy

Summary of Appropriations: By Policy Area
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2018

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

FY 2017 Current Budget
16,452,212 133,646,643
775,748 3,505,881 2,991,658 12,321,317 $1,922,891,290

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

1,127,493

17,579,705

20,866,162

154,512,805

12,336

788,084

18,740

3,524,621

632,328

3,623,986

3,534,119

15,855,436

$127,873,847

$2,050,765,137

Responsible and Efficient Government Georgia Senate Georgia House of Representatives Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices Audits and Accounts, Department of Court of Appeals Judicial Council Juvenile Courts Prosecuting Attorneys Superior Courts Supreme Court Accounting Office, State Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission Georgia State Board of Accountancy Administrative Services, Department of Office of State Administrative Hearings 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 Public Defender Council, Georgia Public Service Commission Revenue, Department of Tobacco Settlement Funds Secretary of State

$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
9,119,823 183,299,036
433,783 21,221,351

$463,109 235,588
3,793,148 5,586,069
766,627 2,049,447
63,507
47,585 8,146
176,866 (990,319)
592,712 1,417,756 1,282,437
113,042 11,437 23,802 12,751
162,240 15,601
234,976
96,425 426,977 216,090 1,005,462 5,141,804 164,940 7,045,507
600,172

$11,002,593 19,361,657 11,161,451 35,840,303 20,851,912 14,987,406 11,335,692 82,862,413 72,724,295 14,052,107 3,954,316
3,080,122 807,518 469,506
3,261,954
13,290,976 69,090,772 30,092,712
6,758,604 701,275
2,805,642 700,966
19,959,315 1,019,190 7,286,766
11,062,041 8,842,052
20,802,372 13,508,682 32,060,570 57,041,131
9,284,763 190,344,543
433,783 21,821,523

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Summary of Appropriations: By Policy Area
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2018

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

FY 2017 Current Budget
271,789 3,042,562 20,724,071 $815,935,441

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

7,838

279,627

64,491

3,107,053

(1,775,274)

18,948,797

$29,060,959

$844,996,400

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

$626,940 (651,477)
4,517 180,889
(105,000) 30,913
886,837 611,203 4,648,483 $6,233,305

$44,743,479 2,066,556 1,001,184
38,945,561 20,000,000
733,495 12,959,285 33,164,938 36,864,404 110,451,448 $300,930,350

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

$122,513 138,786,000
46,581,614 $185,490,127

$18,043,377 1,798,850,000
83,140,174 $1,900,033,551

Debt Management General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Total

$1,202,844,214 $1,202,844,214

$10,478,950 $10,478,950

$1,213,323,164 $1,213,323,164

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 $1,258,080,997 $24,997,351,235

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

$57,401,590 12,018,309
3,500,266 138,786,000
26,900,875

$1,130,965,151 136,509,071 1,325,935 171,469,380
1,798,850,000 310,893,887

TOTAL STATE GENERAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

$20,427,863,854 $1,019,473,957 $21,447,337,811

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Governor's Recommendation for FY 2018 State Funds by Policy Area

State Funds by Policy Area
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2018

State Funds by Policy Area

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Expenditures and Appropriations: State Funds
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2018

Expenditures and Appropriations: State Funds

Departments/Agencies

FY 2015 Expenditures

FY 2016 Expenditures

FY 2017

FY 2018

Current Budget Recommendation

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

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

$9,614,389 16,883,485
9,180,069 34,852,281

$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

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

18,160,908 14,286,083
7,596,892 71,383,213 69,141,275 10,359,795

20,388,803 14,751,818
7,542,544 77,276,344 71,957,668 12,002,660

20,851,912 14,987,406 11,335,692 82,862,413 72,724,295 14,052,107

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 Public Defender Council, Georgia Public Health, Department of Public Safety, Department of

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

7,095,177 4,834,999 46,254,514 11,887,996
987,308,019 90,043,443
3,029,877,152
1,168,331,938 11,592,231 66,550,411
369,988,381 31,289,782
8,614,133,876 30,579,930 35,286,285 67,327,498
645,470,430 19,760,820
120,566,336 310,611,674
13,170,550 26,837,225 99,744,202 44,581,636 51,303,667 240,297,590 144,328,439

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

7,841,956 3,731,460 47,811,219 13,290,976
1,096,774,861 72,638,341
3,161,543,607 182,397,375
1,200,037,177 12,060,034 69,090,772
426,002,099 33,164,938
9,426,810,090 30,092,712 36,864,404 59,135,851
732,262,463 20,802,372
143,619,935 316,765,979
13,508,682 32,060,570 110,451,448 17,579,705 57,041,131 272,111,602 178,304,932

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Expenditures and Appropriations: State

Expenditures and Appropriations: State Funds
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2018

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

FY 2016 Expenditures
8,482,456 2,020,857,240
196,064,352 24,121,382
725,651,386 266,608
339,939,410 1,269,852,229
20,902,969 18,124,152 1,113,289,190

FY 2017

FY 2018

Current Budget Recommendation

9,119,823

9,284,763

2,145,702,074

2,298,666,478

183,732,819

190,778,326

24,535,702

25,208,203

807,026,536

890,539,859

265,000

240,000

350,036,165

359,876,203

1,714,543,424

1,900,033,551

21,363,346

22,475,371

20,724,071

18,948,797

1,202,844,214

1,213,323,164

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

$20,778,529,682 $22,288,063,965 $23,739,270,238 $24,997,351,235

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

$958,670,519 138,601,145 1,042,225 270,602,167 163,523,682
1,226,536,157

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

$1,130,965,151 136,509,071 1,325,935 310,893,887 171,469,380
1,798,850,000

TOTAL STATE GENERAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS $18,359,010,790 $19,529,088,070 $20,427,863,854 $21,447,337,811

Note: Program and fund source expenditure data for FY 2015 and FY 2016 included in this budget document were obtained from the Budgetary Compliance Report issued by the State Accounting Office and are for comparison purposes only. The Department of Audits And Accounts performed certain procedures, which are enumerated in the "Independent Accountant's Report on Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures," for the purpose of assisting the accuracy of the financial information contained within the Budgetary Compliance Report. Expenditure data should not be construed to present the financial position or results of the operations of the State of Georgia as a whole. Such information is presented in the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and the State of Georgia Single Audit Report.

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Expenditures and Appropriations: Total Funds

Expenditures and Appropriations: Total Funds
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2018

Departments/Agencies

FY 2015 Expenditures

FY 2016 Expenditures

FY 2017

FY 2018

Current Budget Recommendation

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

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

$9,703,474 17,256,925
9,300,613 35,491,325

$11,002,593 19,361,657 11,161,451 36,180,303

$11,002,593 19,361,657 11,161,451 35,990,303

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

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

18,584,403 18,505,428
7,691,000 92,706,892 69,322,316 12,505,398

20,538,803 18,285,496
7,610,030 79,297,984 72,033,418 13,862,483

21,001,912 18,521,084 11,403,178 84,884,053 72,800,045 15,911,930

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

28,710,837 200,623,254
59,568,249 11,638,773
1,196,015,971 327,760,405
13,450,967,465
1,200,533,465 66,724,052 67,687,011
713,526,387 196,999,618 10,103,060,555
52,611,324 50,429,495 245,389,507 1,722,717,501 21,383,805 185,306,706 311,199,040 127,062,213 68,220,301 281,475,231 56,179,431
1,815,651 78,387,414 696,448,553

30,190,503 229,621,589
62,686,761 12,457,956
1,206,432,986 286,345,450
13,795,959,951
1,216,384,482 63,783,127 71,461,435
720,212,581 130,950,206 10,644,768,119
54,342,157 63,082,450 169,651,567 1,785,383,671 20,957,631 201,664,832 319,637,478 139,352,339 93,733,503 285,699,004 45,782,940
1,827,657 83,357,746 767,806,504

30,014,291 206,499,089
52,699,898 12,698,264
1,204,952,314 273,457,723
14,365,986,322 160,528,678
1,136,080,765 68,035,530 70,517,137
803,149,481 106,299,419 10,866,622,330
54,901,364 49,479,737 89,388,545 1,734,416,778 21,145,729 234,184,847 335,149,165 132,736,973 71,909,912 275,356,518 17,258,262
1,980,000 85,307,627 671,753,606

30,133,529 205,040,712
52,679,878 13,290,976
1,269,632,867 273,564,525
14,877,415,390 182,407,375
1,213,772,335 68,527,182 71,934,893
815,735,858 107,186,256 11,382,340,456
56,101,601 50,090,940 90,058,819 1,830,581,607 21,572,706 246,044,271 324,910,491 132,953,063 72,915,374 280,005,001 17,579,705
1,980,000 90,449,431 683,366,436

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Expenditures and Appropriations: Total

Expenditures and Appropriations: Total Funds
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2018

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

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

FY 2016 Expenditures
214,532,334 9,895,847
7,097,661,990 200,026,495 32,064,847 728,044,292 33,889,880 702,543,350
3,324,956,941 44,474,669 18,497,984
1,198,544,600

FY 2017

FY 2018

Current Budget Recommendation

217,346,203

242,409,888

10,462,923

10,627,863

7,370,711,762

7,523,676,166

184,551,906

191,597,413

29,246,298

29,918,799

808,665,186

892,178,509

38,693,190

38,401,106

774,383,890

784,223,928

3,397,256,437

3,582,746,564

39,203,335

40,315,360

21,097,903

19,322,629

1,223,054,892

1,233,533,842

TOTAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

$44,130,341,184 $46,399,735,628 $47,536,518,447 $49,353,261,950

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State Funds Surplus by Department

State Funds Surplus by Department

Departments/Agencies

Legislative Branch Georgia Senate Georgia House of Representatives Georgia General Assembly Audits and Accounts, Department of
Judicial Branch Court of Appeals Judicial Council Juvenile Courts Prosecuting Attorneys Superior Courts Supreme Court
Executive Branch Accounting Office, State Administrative Services, Department of Agriculture, Department of Banking and Finance, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Community Affairs, Department of Community Health, Department of 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 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 Public Defender Council, Georgia Public Health, Department of Public Safety, Department of Public Service Commission Regents, University System of Georgia Board of Revenue, Department of Secretary of State Soil and Water Conservation Commission, State Student Finance Commission, Georgia Teachers Retirement System Technical College System of Georgia Transportation, Department of Veterans Service, Department of Workers' Compensation, State Board of General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
TOTAL STATE FUNDS SURPLUS
Surplus to Revenue Shortfall Reserve, June 30

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FY 2015

FY 2016

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

$905,788 1,374,974 1,347,388
163,779

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

40 129,418
10,096 41,420
6,938 1

178,319 228,744 535,448
36,022 10,901,061
19,594 142,040,347
1,289,720 43,133
160,240 2,400,284
18,253 4,874,727
3,342 1,192,687 2,279,328
74,858 981,550 3,228,075 100,240
96,097 976,595 1,057,712
37,490 1,922,059
284,196 314
2,496,946 1,874,501
117,865 64,725
33,314,667 85,200
183,034 1,315,147
233,087 95,544
1,289,121
$221,131,702
$185,013,926

687,103 32,984
163,582 34,231
3,413,296 52,837
174,585,711 750,129 198,295 106,622 609,582
7,090,570 408,064
5,207,464 44,320
870,802 4,552,962
141,055 998,513 1,276,115
21,227 180,035 431,327 1,040,516 177,832 1,924,238 1,429,948
769 2,989,314
247,869 403,099
42,596,508 43,500
273,533 457,758
69,302 42,902 278,060
$257,811,816
$207,449,976

State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2018

State Funds Surplus by Department

State Funds Surplus by Department

Departments/Agencies
Surplus to Lottery for Education Reserve, June 30 Surplus to Tobacco Settlement Reserve, June 30

FY 2015
$35,622,804 $494,972

FY 2016
$49,683,934 $677,906

Note: The surplus for Fiscal Year 2015 includes a lapse of unallotted funds totaling $105,200 in State General Funds. For Fiscal Year 2016, the amount of unallotted funds was $63,502 in State General Funds and $965,148 in Lottery for Education funds. The agency surplus that was returned to the State Treasury for deposit into the Revenue Shortfall Reserve was $184,908,726 in Fiscal Year 2015. For Fiscal Year 2016, the amount returned to the State Treasury was $207,386,473. Surplus Lottery Funds and Tobacco Settlement Funds are deposited into separate reserves.

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

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

Fiscal Year

Highest Annual Debt Service

Prior Year Net Treasury
Receipts

Percentage

2018 (Est.) 2017 (Est.)
2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

$1,391,596,968 1,289,557,703 1,293,491,829 1,282,438,777 1,231,358,905 1,219,674,733 1,228,532,294 1,314,870,945 1,278,325,792 1,307,062,392 1,173,214,321

$24,106,305,464 23,476,964,891 21,557,498,539 20,256,765,495 19,539,691,059 18,316,797,048 17,546,376,094 16,251,244,423 17,832,365,614 19,799,134,318 19,895,976,560

5.8% 5.5% 6.0% 6.3% 6.3% 6.7% 7.0% 8.1% 7.2% 6.6% 5.9%

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

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Revenue Shortfall Reserve

Revenue Shortfall Reserve

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

Fiscal Year

Revenue Shortfall Reserve

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

$313,385,534 333,941,806 351,545,470 380,883,294 551,277,500 734,449,390 700,273,960 260,600,570 51,577,479 256,664,658 792,490,296
1,544,595,188 565,907,436 103,693,796 116,021,961 328,387,715 377,971,440 717,324,098 862,835,447
1,431,248,148 2,032,918,107

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

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Lottery Funds
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2018

Lottery Funds
Use of Lottery Funds

FY 2017 Current Budget

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

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

$357,846,380 $357,846,380

$6,999,233 $6,999,233

$364,845,613 $364,845,613

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

$49,333,768 515,441
553,148 $50,402,357

$571,830,302 48,431,771
109,059,989 1,930,296
26,000,000 8,867,180
$766,119,538

TOTAL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS

$1,073,563,561

$57,401,590 $1,130,965,151

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.

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Tobacco Settlement Funds

Tobacco Settlement Funds

Tobacco Settlement Funds
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2018

Use of Tobacco Settlement Funds

FY 2017 Current Budget

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

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$12,018,309 $12,018,309

$105,910,484 6,191,806
10,255,138 $122,357,428

$0 $12,018,309
$12,018,309

$2,368,932 2,915,302 6,613,249 115,637 500,000 1,204,740 433,783
$14,151,643 $136,509,071
$136,509,071

$12,018,309 $12,018,309

$10,255,138 112,102,290
13,717,860 433,783
$136,509,071

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Transportation Funds
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2018

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

FY 2017 Current Budget
$1,653,200,000 6,864,000
$1,660,064,000
$149,905,500 8,080,000 9,420,000
13,200,000 7,639,539
$188,245,039

Total Transportation Funds Available

$1,848,309,039

Use of Motor Fuel Funds
Department of Transportation Capital Construction Projects Capital Maintenance Projects Construction Administration Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting Departmental Administration Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants Local Road Assistance Administration Planning Routine Maintenance Traffic Management and Control Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority Total - Department of Transportation

FY 2017 Current Budget
$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

Total - Motor Fuel Funds

$1,660,064,000

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 Total - General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

FY 2017 Current Budget
$13,200,000 36,558,560
$49,758,560
$138,486,479 $138,486,479

Total - State General Funds

$188,245,039

TOTAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS

$1,848,309,039

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$130,598,000 8,188,000
$138,786,000

$1,783,798,000 15,052,000
$1,798,850,000

$18,266,300 5,520,000
$23,786,300

$168,171,800 13,600,000 9,420,000 13,200,000 7,639,539
$212,031,339

$162,572,300 $2,010,881,339

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$85,751,034 39,331,288 4,500,000 13,978 2,350,000 13,503,966
17,348 24,900,000
5,000,000 (36,581,614) $138,786,000

$783,993,059 148,931,288 101,192,556 1,851,687 69,324,177 179,066,200 4,346,461 1,787,098 448,746,251 31,062,611 28,548,612
$1,798,850,000

$138,786,000 $1,798,850,000

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$46,581,614 $46,581,614

$13,200,000 83,140,174
$96,340,174

($22,795,314) ($22,795,314)

$115,691,165 $115,691,165

$23,786,300

$212,031,339

$162,572,300 $2,010,881,339

*Debt Service for road and bridge bonds only

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Salary Adjustments

Salary Adjustments
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2018
Georgia SalaryAdjustments benefits from the dedicated employees working for the state and in its schools. Recognizing the contributions of employees can help ensure Georgia retains its best employees, recruits new talent, and reduces turnover.
The FY 2018 budget, therefore, includes funds for Executive, Judicial, and Legislative agencies to be used for merit-based pay increases for high-performing current employees, as well as salary adjustments needed to address retention in jobs with high turnover rates and to recruit skilled new employees. The budget also includes additional funding to help the Board of Regents attract premier faculty for Georgia's institutions of higher learning.
Furthermore, the FY 2018 budget includes a recommendation to provide a two percent increase for teacher salaries. Teachers are the gateway to learning, and an investment in our teachers is a direct investment in the future of our state and children. This additional funding will help keep experienced teachers in the classroom.

Pay Package
1. Provide additional funds for personal services for employees of the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative Branches to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing employees in FY 2017 or for salary adjustments needed to attract new employees with critical job skills or retain successful performers in jobs critical to the agency's mission, effective July 1, 2017.
2. Provide additional funds to the Quality Basic Education program to provide a two percent increase to the state base salary schedule for certified personnel, school bus drivers, and school nurses effective September 1, 2017.
3. Provide for a 20% salary adjustment for law enforcement personnel and other adjustments for criminal investigators effective July 1, 2017.
4. Provide for salary adjustments for certain identified job classifications with the Department of Defense, Department of Human Services, and Department of Public Health.
5. Provide additional funds for personal services for Regents faculty and staff and public librarians to be used for performance incentives or salary adjustments necessary for employee recruitment and retention initiatives, effective July 1, 2017.
6. Provide additional funds for personal services for teachers and support personnel with the Technical College System of Georgia to be used for performance incentives or salary adjustments necessary for employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
Total

Amount $68,430,778
160,105,154 55,429,439 27,795,342 43,042,411
5,952,275 $360,755,399

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

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Summary of Statewide Budget Changes
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2018

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 Agricultural Exposition Authority, Payments to Georgia Banking and Finance, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Sexual Offender Review Board Community Affairs, Department of Regional Transportation Authority, Payments to Georgia Community Health, Department of Board of Physician Workforce, Georgia Composite Medical Board, Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Georgia Community Supervision, Department of 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

Merit Pay

Law Enforcement Salaries

Employees' Retirement
System

$120,330 159,153 124,768 600,502

$22,116 5,861 4,432 4,595

395,642 106,400
27,027 431,561 1,300,399 175,263

14,571 3,919 995
51,686 47,893
6,455

59,852 8,094
29,284
54,172 611,828
36,914
6,874 191,923
13,072,231 11,835
105,832
33,734 643,425
9,434 32,465 27,882 522,015
8,616 12,105,212
66,482 682,218
39,614 5,204,708
304,559 163,519,719
570,404 105,160 108,079
14,369
45,889 11,825 12,032

$2,778 49,375 20,292,108 1,804,705 236,062
56,328
33,070

2,204 298
1,078
1,995 20,666
1,360
253 7,068
194,489 436
3,898
1,242 23,700
347 1,255 1,027 92,796
317 397,917
4,498 25,955
1,435 3,559 11,217 27,581 21,297 3,873 3,980
529
1,721 435 443

Teachers Retirement
System
$39,234 87,184
1,359,864 1,789,855 180,366,434

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Summary of Statewide Budget Changes

Summary of Statewide Budget Changes
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2018

Departments/Agencies and Attached Agencies
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, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Pardons and Paroles, State Board of Public Defender Council, Georgia Public Health, Department of Trauma Care Network Commission Public Safety, Department of Firefighter Standards and Training Council Highway Safety, Office of Peace Officer Standards and Training Council Public Safety Training Center Public Service Commission Regents, University System of Georgia Board of Military College, Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission,
Payments to Georgia Revenue, Department of Secretary of State
Holocaust, Georgia Commission on the Real Estate Commission, Georgia Student Finance Commission, Georgia Lottery Funds Non-Public Postsecondary Education
Commission Technical College System of Georgia Transportation, Department of
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

Merit Pay

Law Enforcement Salaries

113,868 119,480 4,926,756
3,276 345,054 375,877 728,668
22,224 3,711,045
204,561 640,043 865,451 217,987 845,307 5,878,616
4,662 526,363
10,600 16,937 30,692 77,299 158,591 43,042,411 139,983

23,259 5,791,151 1,694,687
3,537,656 622,239
19,219,774
206,596 1,052,147

130,457 1,477,316
246,772 4,553
39,551

567,031 200,914

111,709

18,055 5,952,275
125,570 4,152,115
303,247 265,522

17,344 22,215

Employees' Retirement
System
3,843 3,210 212,498
121 12,708 13,871 48,411
818 150,980
7,534 23,573 43,716 10,410 31,132 220,097
172 83,540
390 624 1,516 6,579 5,841
145
4,610 54,408 10,205
168 1,457
1,213
262 82,458
4,625
5,756 9,806

Teachers Retirement
System 5,543
23,295
36,755,599 127,780 4,093
7,383 2,855,093
131,348

$277,530,618
5,316,417 4,152,115 $268,062,086

$55,429,439
17,344 $55,412,095

$2,078,089 4,772
$2,073,317

$223,552,705 1,797,238
$221,755,467

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Summary of Statewide Budget Changes
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2018

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 Agricultural Exposition Authority, Payments to Georgia Banking and Finance, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Sexual Offender Review Board Community Affairs, Department of Regional Transportation Authority, Payments to Georgia Community Health, Department of Board of Physician Workforce, Georgia Composite Medical Board, Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Georgia Community Supervision, Department of 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

Risk Pools

Merit Assessments

($4,099) 3,271
753 (49,749)
(34) 245,553
50,884 2,926
1,366
17,543
(13,427) (51,634)
(617) (2,610)
1,151 (216,560)
(573) (4,063) 16,203
(151,599) 131
(268,294) (1,681) 119,628
788 (619) (18,076) (34,006)
109 (1,736)
196 (1,278)
(157) 113 (40)
13,301 150,432
(6,160) 8,476
16,471

($15,637) 7,355
10,694 (1,094)
221 18,088 24,458
3,590
85 (246) (320)
906 (6,590)
(911)
1,470 4,974
447 901
12,394
(311) 151
41,993 375
(194,077) (1,904)
(13,610)
323 1,680 11,142 (2,820) 3,900 1,102
507 1,220 (666)
163 980 2,954 (99,932) 104 16,567 5,494 2,588

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Summary of Statewide Budget Changes

Summary of Statewide Budget Changes
Governor's Recommendation for FY 2018

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

Risk Pools
(10) 1,764,851
3,162 (24,511) (21,569) 121,768
34,630 140,821
(137,295) 1,260 564
21,769 (35,550)
(1,402) (2,066,206)
(14,505) (50,037) 533,076 144,482
2,961 22,099

Merit Assessments
559 (73,758)
833 8,191 (11,100) (1,351) (8,364) 6,648
71 12,823
86 615 168 (619) 1,910
1,506 (9,144) (2,201)
156 1,384

(255,877) (12,351) 3,862 1,764

2,843 729
29,478 4,669
(1,748) 1,865

$39

($195,043)

788 ($749)

3,166 ($198,209)

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Olmstead Related Services

Olmstead Related Services
Total Funds Financial Summary

Use of Olmstead Funds

FY 2015 Expenses

HOUSING

Low Income Housing Tax Credit/Georgia Housing Tax

Credit

DCA

Rental Assistance to Permanent Support Housing

DCA

Rental Assistance to clients of the Statewide

Independent Living Council

DCA

Rental Assistance - Money Follows the Person

DCA

Rental Assistance - Individuals transitioning from

Nursing Homes through the Money Follows the

Person Program

DCA

Rental Assistance - Individuals transitioning from the

Georgia Housing Voucher

DCA

Rental Assistance - Shelter Plus Care

DCA

Georgia Housing Search

DCA

Rental Assistance provided by HUD

DCA

Subtotal:

HEALTH

Elderly Investigations and Prevention Services

Adult Protective Services

DHS

Elder Abuse and Fraud Services

DHS

Subtotal:

Community Living Services for the Elderly

Community Care Services Program for the Elderly

DHS

Home and Community Based Services for the Elderly

DHS

Coordinated Transportation

DHS

Subtotal:

Support Services for Elderly

Senior Community Services - Employment

DHS

Georgia Cares

DHS

Senior Nutrition Services

DHS

Health Promotion (Wellness)

DHS

Other Support Services

DHS

Subtotal:

Brain and Spinal Injury

Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

DPH

Subtotal:

Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment

(SOURCE)

SOURCE Service Delivery Program

DCH

SOURCE Case Management

DCH

Subtotal:

Medicaid Benefits

Pharmacy

DCH

Physician and Physician Extenders

DCH

Outpatient Hospital

DCH

Non-Waiver in Home Services

DCH

Independent Care Waiver Program

DCH

Therapeutic Services, DME, Orthotics and Prosthetics

DCH

$25,800,000 618,618
416,442 5,088
35,207
622,282 13,204,451
180,558
$40,882,646
$16,579,631 214,695
$16,794,326
$67,864,783 46,885,752 3,713,401
$118,463,936
$1,939,709 2,399,619 5,118,824 450,798 5,505,509
$15,414,459
$1,270,578 $1,270,578
$252,656,191 27,063,982
$279,720,173
$448,930,021 231,856,140 235,379,688 84,125,136 47,606,371 48,499,147

FY 2016 Expenses
$22,774,855 637,177
428,935 38,592
3,304
1,143,288 13,430,033
182,364
$38,638,548
$15,491,017 805,702
$16,296,719
$69,235,474 48,224,964 3,260,290
$120,720,728
$1,904,602 2,429,955 5,118,000 450,798 5,153,699
$15,057,054
$1,134,961 $1,134,961
$297,681,186 4,607,389
$302,288,575
$473,909,975 212,278,657 230,575,518 86,958,025 54,745,077 49,333,493

FY 2017 Budget
$23,000,000 640,000
429,000 38,600
0
1,200,000 13,700,000
184,188 110,000 $39,301,788
$18,813,744 1,783,742
$20,597,486
$0 48,674,824
3,358,915 $52,033,739
$2,181,474 2,019,178 5,405,173 518,767 625,000
$10,749,592
$1,134,000 $1,134,000
$299,217,731 11,616,391
$310,834,122
$513,463,491 238,952,451 188,560,166 92,588,371 69,617,692 49,597,146

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Olmstead Related Services

Olmstead Related Services
Total Funds Financial Summary

Use of Olmstead Funds

Outpatient Services

DCH

Transportation

DCH

Psychology Services

DCH

All Other1

DCH

Subtotal:

Comprehensive Support Waiver (COMP) and New Opportunities Waiver

(NOW) - Adult Developmental Disabilities

Community Residential Alternatives

DBHDD

Community Living Supports

DBHDD

Day Services/Community Access

DBHDD

Subtotal:

Community Services - Adult Developmental Disabilities Community Access Personal Living (Support)/Residential Prevocational Supported Employment General Family Support Mobile Crisis and Respite Education and Training Behavioral Support Autism Direct Support and Training Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities Subtotal:

DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD

Mental Health Support Services for Adults Residential Services Supported Employment Psycho-Social Rehabilitation Assertive Community Treatment Peer Supports Core Services Mental Health Mobile Crisis Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) Community Mental Health (Medicaid Rehab Option) Crisis Stabilization Community Support Teams Intensive Case Management Subtotal:

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

Coordinated Transportation - Adult Mental Health Coordinated Transportation Subtotal:

DBHDD

Adult Addictive Diseases Crisis Stabilization Programs Core Substance Abuse Treatment Services Residential Services Detoxification Services Social (Ambulatory) Detoxification Services TANF Residential Services TANF Transitional Housing

DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD DBHDD

FY 2015 Expenses
39,460,885 26,998,556
4,083,707 10,125,948 $1,177,065,599

FY 2016 Expenses
33,959,065 26,769,838
4,001,590 9,432,184 $1,181,963,422

FY 2017 Budget
39,654,075 27,074,281
4,346,393 9,530,632 $1,233,384,698

$238,928,003 100,435,415 160,254,462
$499,617,880
$11,312,563 6,444,368 4,195,532 5,242,425
11,963,208 22,053,581
1,455,279 15,769
1,278,329 8,376,901 2,390,813 $74,728,768
$25,906,842 2,909,860 3,103,142
17,160,000 3,897,508
52,206,229 13,424,104
3,894,306 38,328,012 59,343,820
2,341,824 7,084,225 $229,599,872
$11,774,482 $11,774,482
$14,810,564 24,003,598 15,517,175 2,358,133 686,688 9,747,035 424,434

$265,482,768 149,803,880 216,217,714
$631,504,362
$10,958,456 6,238,357 3,767,928 6,404,087
13,189,219 24,376,327
1,588,653 5,194
1,242,398 8,805,930 2,523,651 $79,100,200
$26,245,813 3,233,700 3,051,822
17,160,000 3,942,509
48,520,769 13,765,916
3,894,306 35,995,028 54,783,917
2,634,552 7,589,060 $220,817,392
$11,610,034 $11,610,034
$12,532,459 19,401,925 15,386,036 1,359,055 629,598 9,851,600 508,352

$268,669,215 124,325,807 254,366,330
$647,361,352
$12,571,894 7,249,512 4,247,334 6,147,901
15,272,279 21,080,095
2,187,319 10,780
1,318,755 8,671,235 2,269,863 $81,026,967
$26,112,298 3,665,400 3,000,000
17,160,000 4,000,000
50,000,000 13,550,000
3,894,306 42,000,000 50,623,125
2,600,000 7,500,000 $224,105,129
$12,000,000 $12,000,000
$12,676,462 21,000,000 15,326,606 1,800,000 650,000 10,612,800 512,200

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Olmstead Related Services
Total Funds Financial Summary

Subtotal: Total - Health

Use of Olmstead Funds

FY 2015 Expenses
$67,547,627 $2,491,997,700

FY 2016 Expenses
$59,669,025 $2,640,162,472

FY 2017 Budget
$62,578,068 $2,655,805,153

TOTAL OLMSTEAD RELATED FUNDS

$2,532,880,346 $2,678,801,020 $2,695,106,941

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

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

$38,638,548 1,484,251,997 1,002,701,013
152,074,501 1,134,961
$2,678,801,020

$39,301,788 1,544,218,820 1,027,071,516
83,380,817 1,134,000
$2,695,106,941

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

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

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Department Summaries

Department Summaries

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Legislative

Georgia Senate

Georgia Senate
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Total Funds
Lieutenant Governor's Office Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

Georgia Senate
FY 2018 Program Budgets
FY 2017 Current Budget
$11,002,593 $11,002,593 $11,002,593

Changes $0 $0 $0

FY 2018 Recommendation
$11,002,593
$11,002,593 $11,002,593

$0 $0

Secretary of the Senate's Office Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Senate Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Georgia Senate
Department Financial Summary

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

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

FY 2016 Expenditures
$1,043,180
1,069,457
6,651,410
939,427

FY 2017 Current Budget
$1,307,892
1,195,975
7,374,656
1,124,070

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$1,307,892

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$1,307,892

1,195,975

1,195,975

7,374,656

7,374,656

1,124,070

1,124,070

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

$9,703,474 $9,703,474

$11,002,593 $11,002,593

$11,002,593 $11,002,593

$11,002,593 $11,002,593

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

89,085 $89,085 9,614,389 $9,614,389

0 $0 11,002,593 $11,002,593

0 $0 11,002,593 $11,002,593

0 $0 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.

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Georgia Senate

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

Georgia Senate
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 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

FY 2018 Recommendation
$11,002,593
$11,002,593 $11,002,593

Changes

FY 2018 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
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Total Funds

Georgia House of Representatives
FY 2018 Program Budgets

FY 2017 Current Budget
$19,361,657
$19,361,657 $19,361,657

Changes $0 $0 $0

FY 2018 Recommendation
$19,361,657
$19,361,657 $19,361,657

House of Representatives Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Georgia House of Representatives

Georgia House of Representatives
Department Financial Summary

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

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

FY 2016 Expenditures
$17,256,925
$17,256,925
$17,256,925

FY 2017 Current Budget
$19,361,657
$19,361,657
$19,361,657

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$19,361,657

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$19,361,657

$19,361,657

$19,361,657

$19,361,657

$19,361,657

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

373,440 $373,440 16,883,485 $16,883,485

0 $0 19,361,657 $19,361,657

0 $0 19,361,657 $19,361,657

0 $0 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.

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

Georgia House of Representatives
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 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

FY 2018 Recommendation
$19,361,657
$19,361,657 $19,361,657

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$0

$19,361,657

$0

$19,361,657

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General Assembly

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

General Assembly
FY 2018 Program Budgets
FY 2017 Current Budget
$11,161,451 $11,161,451 $11,161,451

Changes $0 $0 $0

FY 2018 Recommendation
$11,161,451
$11,161,451 $11,161,451

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

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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General Assembly
Department Financial Summary

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

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

FY 2016 Expenditures
$4,861,135
1,023,410
3,416,069
$9,300,614
$9,300,614

FY 2017 Current Budget
$6,023,533
1,320,981
3,816,937
$11,161,451
$11,161,451

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$6,023,533

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$6,023,533

1,320,981

1,320,981

3,816,937

3,816,937

$11,161,451

$11,161,451

$11,161,451

$11,161,451

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

84,277 36,268 $120,545 9,180,069 $9,180,069

0 0 $0 11,161,451 $11,161,451

0 0 $0 11,161,451 $11,161,451

0 0 $0 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.

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General Assembly

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

General Assembly
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 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

FY 2018 Recommendation
$11,161,451
$11,161,451 $11,161,451

Changes

FY 2018 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
FY 2018 Program Budgets

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

FY 2017 Current Budget
$35,840,303 $35,840,303
340,000 $340,000 $36,180,303

Changes $0 $0
(190,000) ($190,000) ($190,000)

FY 2018 Recommendation
$35,840,303 $35,840,303
150,000 $150,000 $35,990,303

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

Immigration Enforcement Review Board

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Department of Audits and Accounts

Department of Audits and Accounts
FY 2018 Program Budgets

Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Department of Audits and Accounts
Department Financial Summary

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

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

FY 2016 Expenditures
$30,466,279
2,411,225
0

FY 2017 Current Budget
$30,942,338
2,477,705
20,000

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$30,752,338

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$30,752,338

2,477,705

2,477,705

20,000

20,000

251,472 2,314,545

229,672 2,384,149

256,600 2,483,660

256,600 2,483,660

256,600 2,483,660

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

$35,491,325 $35,491,325

$36,180,303 $36,180,303

$35,990,303 $35,990,303

$35,990,303 $35,990,303

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

639,044 $639,044 34,852,281 $34,852,281

340,000 $340,000 35,840,303 $35,840,303

150,000 $150,000 35,840,303 $35,840,303

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.

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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)

FY 2018 Recommendation
$35,840,303 $35,840,303
150,000 $150,000 $35,990,303

Changes

FY 2018 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

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

Court of Appeals
FY 2018 Program Budgets
FY 2017 Current Budget
$20,388,803 $20,388,803
150,000 $150,000 $20,538,803

Changes $463,109 $463,109 0 $0 $463,109

FY 2018 Recommendation
$20,851,912 $20,851,912
150,000 $150,000 $21,001,912

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 restore full-year funding for one vacant Deputy Court Administrator position.
2. Increase funds for two full-time central staff attorney positions effective July 1, 2017.
3. Increase funds for two full-time central staff attorneys effective January 1, 2018.
4. Increase funds to address increased costs of docket software maintenance.
5. Increase funds for operating expenses for two new central staff attorney positions and one deputy court administrator position.
6. Provide one-time funds to scan and digitize fiscal records.
7. Provide one-time funds to purchase furniture and equipment for new central staff positions.
8. Eliminate one-time funds for software costs associated with e-filing applications and access to trial court records from tablet devices.
9. Eliminate one-time funds for purchase of seven servers.
10. Eliminate one-time funds for an audiovisual upgrade of the system that supports courtroom video streaming. Total Change

$190,883 322,393 161,439 27,500 4,914
55,000 31,230 (121,100)
(70,000) (139,150)
$463,109

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Court of Appeals

Court of Appeals
Department Financial Summary

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

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

FY 2016 Expenditures
$18,584,403
$18,584,403
$18,584,403

FY 2017 Current Budget
$20,538,803
$20,538,803
$20,538,803

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$21,001,912

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$21,001,912

$21,001,912

$21,001,912

$21,001,912

$21,001,912

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

423,495 $423,495 18,160,908 $18,160,908

150,000 $150,000 20,388,803 $20,388,803

150,000 $150,000 20,851,912 $20,851,912

150,000 $150,000 20,851,912 $20,851,912

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

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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
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 $463,109 $463,109 0 $0 $463,109

FY 2018 Recommendation
$20,851,912 $20,851,912
150,000 $150,000 $21,001,912

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$463,109 0
$463,109

$20,851,912 150,000
$21,001,912

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Judicial Council

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

Judicial Council
FY 2018 Program Budgets
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

Changes $235,588 $235,588 0 $0 0 $0 $235,588

FY 2018 Recommendation
$14,987,406 $14,987,406
1,627,367 $1,627,367
1,906,311 $1,906,311 $18,521,084

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. Increase funds to support the certification and peer review process of Operating Under the Influence (OUI) Court Divisions as required effective July 1, 2016.
2. Increase funds for a salary adjustment for the Chief Certification Officer.

Total Change

$28,335
16,626 $44,961

Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds to improve and expand new judge orientation training.

2. Provide funds for one full-time skilled administrative position to advance the court system's wider use of remote-learning methods and electronic publications for Georgia judges and court support personnel.
Total Change

$64,000 68,361
$132,361

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Judicial Council
FY 2018 Program Budgets

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. Provide funds to document the institutional technical knowledge of the Court Process Reporting System (CPRS).
2. Eliminate funds to reflect the annualized reduction of real estate expense.

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

$104,024 (45,758) $58,266
$0 $0
$0 $0

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Judicial Council

Judicial Council
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2015 Expenditures
$431,413
234,048
1,512,154
14,372,093 490,042
800,000 $17,839,750 $17,839,750
2,099,424 2,190,854 $4,290,278 13,549,472 $13,549,472

FY 2016 Expenditures
$429,439

FY 2017 Current Budget
$611,070

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$656,031

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$656,031

238,139

314,203

314,203

314,203

1,579,473

1,218,860

1,351,221

1,351,221

15,035,130 423,246

14,807,214 534,149

14,865,480 534,149

14,865,480 534,149

800,000 $18,505,427 $18,505,427

800,000 $18,285,496 $18,285,496

800,000 $18,521,084 $18,521,084

800,000 $18,521,084 $18,521,084

1,735,901 2,483,443 $4,219,344 14,286,083 $14,286,083

1,627,367 1,906,311 $3,533,678 14,751,818 $14,751,818

1,627,367 1,906,311 $3,533,678 14,987,406 $14,987,406

1,627,367 1,906,311 $3,533,678 14,987,406 $14,987,406

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

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Judicial Council
Program Budget Financial Summary

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

FY 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 $235,588 $235,588 0 $0 0 $0 $235,588

FY 2018 Recommendation
$14,987,406 $14,987,406
1,627,367 $1,627,367
1,906,311 $1,906,311 $18,521,084

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$44,961 $44,961

$656,031 $656,031

$0

$314,203

$0

$314,203

$132,361 0
$132,361

$648,018 703,203
$1,351,221

$58,266 0 0
$58,266

$12,349,208 1,627,367 888,905
$14,865,480

$0

$534,149

$0

$534,149

$0

$800,000

$0

$800,000

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Juvenile Courts

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

Juvenile Courts
FY 2018 Program Budgets
FY 2017 Current Budget
$7,542,544 $7,542,544
67,486 $67,486 $7,610,030

Changes $3,793,148 $3,793,148 0 $0 $3,793,148

FY 2018 Recommendation
$11,335,692 $11,335,692
67,486 $67,486 $11,403,178

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. Provide funds for one director and two coordinator positions for the Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative (JDAI). Total Change

$281,024 $281,024

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

$3,512,124 $3,512,124

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Juvenile Courts
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2015 Expenditures
$1,487,573

FY 2016 Expenditures
$1,637,667

FY 2017 Current Budget
$1,659,300

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$1,940,324

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$1,940,324

5,620,954

6,053,333

5,950,730

9,462,854

9,462,854

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

$7,691,000 $7,691,000

$7,610,030 $7,610,030

$11,403,178 $11,403,178

$11,403,178 $11,403,178

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

11,594 82,514 $94,108 7,596,892 $7,596,892

0 67,486 $67,486 7,542,544 $7,542,544

0 67,486 $67,486 11,335,692 $11,335,692

0 67,486 $67,486 11,335,692 $11,335,692

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

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Juvenile Courts

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 $3,793,148 $3,793,148 0 $0 $3,793,148

FY 2018 Recommendation
$11,335,692 $11,335,692
67,486 $67,486 $11,403,178

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$281,024 0
$281,024

$1,872,838 67,486
$1,940,324

$3,512,124 $3,512,124

$9,462,854 $9,462,854

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

Prosecuting Attorneys
FY 2018 Program Budgets
FY 2017 Current Budget
$77,276,344 $77,276,344
2,021,640 $2,021,640 $79,297,984

Changes $5,586,069 $5,586,069 0 $0 $5,586,069

FY 2018 Recommendation
$82,862,413 $82,862,413
2,021,640 $2,021,640 $84,884,053

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 provide for recruitment, retention and career advancement for POST certified district attorney investigators.
2. Increase funds to annualize 10 assistant district attorneys to support juvenile courts across the state and maintain parity with juvenile public defenders.
3. Increase funds for personal services for recruitment, retention, and career advancement for assistant district attorneys.
4. Increase funds to annualize an accountability court supplement for a district attorney in the newly established accountability court in the Tifton Judicial Circuit per HB 279 (2015 Session).
5. Increase funds for personal services to provide for 15 additional assistant district attorneys to support Juvenile Courts, statewide.
6. Increase funds to annualize an additional assistant district attorney position to reflect the new judgeship in the Clayton Judicial Circuit.
7. Increase funds to provide one additional assistant district attorney to support an accountability court in the Tifton Judicial Circuit.
Total Change

$377,148 242,955
3,165,447 9,767
1,497,928 48,600 99,862
$5,441,707

Prosecuting Attorney's Council Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors.
Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for one prosecutor position dedicated to prosecute cases of at-risk adult abuse, neglect and exploitation. Total Change

$144,362 $144,362

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Prosecuting Attorneys

Prosecuting Attorneys
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2015 Expenditures
$185,580

FY 2016 Expenditures
$185,580

FY 2017 Current Budget
$185,580

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$185,580

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$185,580

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

84,037,733 8,483,579
$92,706,892 $92,706,892

72,298,642 6,813,762
$79,297,984 $79,297,984

77,740,349 6,958,124
$84,884,053 $84,884,053

77,740,349 6,958,124
$84,884,053 $84,884,053

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

6,306,587 15,017,092 $21,323,679 71,383,213 $71,383,213

0 2,021,640 $2,021,640 77,276,344 $77,276,344

0 2,021,640 $2,021,640 82,862,413 $82,862,413

0 2,021,640 $2,021,640 82,862,413 $82,862,413

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

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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 $5,586,069 $5,586,069 0 $0 $5,586,069

FY 2018 Recommendation
$82,862,413 $82,862,413
2,021,640 $2,021,640 $84,884,053

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$0

$185,580

$0

$185,580

$5,441,707 0
$5,441,707

$75,718,709 2,021,640
$77,740,349

$144,362 $144,362

$6,958,124 $6,958,124

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Superior Courts

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

Superior Courts
FY 2018 Program Budgets
FY 2017 Current Budget
$71,957,668 $71,957,668
75,750 $75,750 $72,033,418

Changes $766,627 $766,627 0 $0 $766,627

FY 2018 Recommendation
$72,724,295 $72,724,295
75,750 $75,750 $72,800,045

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 funds for 10 law clerk positions.

2. Provide funds for the creation of one additional judgeship in the Northeastern Circuit.

3. Annualize the cost of the new judgeship in the Clayton Circuit created in HB 804 (2016 Session).

4. Provide additional funds for the accountability court supplement to Superior Court Judges in the Dublin, Tifton, and South Georgia circuits.
5. Provide additional funding for Senior Judge assistance for accountability court judges due to the growth in the number of accountability courts.
6. Eliminate one-time funds for equipment in the Western Circuit judgeship created in HB 279 (2015 Session).
7. Decrease funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer contribution rate for the Judicial Retirement System from 10.48% to 7.17%.
Total Change

$672,193 387,806 185,253 63,115
417,439
(30,250)
(928,929) $766,627

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Superior Courts
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2015 Expenditures
$1,391,530
2,580,188 61,048,312 $65,020,030 $65,020,030
160,311 $160,311 64,859,719 $64,859,719

FY 2016 Expenditures
$1,465,063

FY 2017 Current Budget
$1,570,297

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$1,570,297

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$1,570,297

2,654,136 65,203,118 $69,322,317 $69,322,317

2,686,789 67,776,332 $72,033,418 $72,033,418

2,686,789 68,542,959 $72,800,045 $72,800,045

2,686,789 68,542,959 $72,800,045 $72,800,045

181,041 $181,041 69,141,276 $69,141,276

75,750 $75,750 71,957,668 $71,957,668

75,750 $75,750 72,724,295 $72,724,295

75,750 $75,750 72,724,295 $72,724,295

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

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Superior Courts

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 $766,627 $766,627 0 $0 $766,627

FY 2018 Recommendation
$72,724,295 $72,724,295
75,750 $75,750 $72,800,045

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$0

$1,510,297

0

60,000

$0

$1,570,297

$0

$2,671,039

0

15,750

$0

$2,686,789

$766,627 $766,627

$68,542,959 $68,542,959

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

Supreme Court
FY 2018 Program Budgets
FY 2017 Current Budget
$12,002,660 $12,002,660
1,859,823 $1,859,823 $13,862,483

Changes $2,049,447 $2,049,447 0 $0 $2,049,447

FY 2018 Recommendation
$14,052,107 $14,052,107
1,859,823 $1,859,823 $15,911,930

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. Annualize the cost for one information technology position.

2. Annualize the cost for one procurement and facilities coordinator position.

3. Annualize the cost of one senior accountant position.

4. Annualize funds required to implement HB 927 (2016 Session).

5. Increase funds for salary adjustment of Georgia State Patrol trooper assigned to Supreme Court.

6. Eliminate one-time funds for increased security costs in FY 2017.

Total Change

$118,310 75,428
122,374 1,735,520
8,784 (10,969) $2,049,447

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Supreme Court

Supreme Court
Department Financial Summary

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

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

FY 2016 Expenditures
$12,505,398
$12,505,398
$12,505,398

FY 2017 Current Budget
$13,862,483
$13,862,483
$13,862,483

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$15,911,930

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$15,911,930

$15,911,930

$15,911,930

$15,911,930

$15,911,930

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

2,145,603 $2,145,603 10,359,795 $10,359,795

1,859,823 $1,859,823 12,002,660 $12,002,660

1,859,823 $1,859,823 14,052,107 $14,052,107

1,859,823 $1,859,823 14,052,107 $14,052,107

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

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

Supreme Court
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 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 $2,049,447 $2,049,447 0 $0 $2,049,447

FY 2018 Recommendation
$14,052,107 $14,052,107
1,859,823 $1,859,823 $15,911,930

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$2,049,447 0
$2,049,447

$14,052,107 1,859,823
$15,911,930

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State Accounting Office

State Accounting Office
Roles and Responsibilities

The State Accounting Office prescribes statewide RolesandResponsibilities
State Accounting Office
accounting policies, procedures, and practices; prepares the state's annual audited financial statements, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), Budgetary Compliance Report (BCR), and other statewide financial information; manages the state's accounting, payroll, and human capital systems; develops processes and systems to improve accountability and enhance efficiency for disbursement of funds and management of accounts payable including the manner in which disbursements shall be made; and develops systems to improve collection of accounts receivable.
FINANCIAL SYSTEMS
The Financial Systems program provides customer service and operates, supports, monitors, and continually improves the State's enterprise financial accounting, payroll, and human capital management systems (Enterprise Systems), which are available for use by all State organizations in Georgia. Enterprise system improvements are periodically required in response to legislative mandates or other external requirements, to enhance user efficiency, or to address the related business needs of the organizations regarding financial, payroll or human capital matters.
SHARED SERVICES
The Shared Services program executes financial transactions for client agencies while balancing efficiency and customer service to add value through lower cost and improved effectiveness. The Shared Services activities include establishing and linking account structures to support financial information needs, processing payroll and financial transactions for multiple client agencies, reporting of financial information to agency management and meeting statewide financial information reporting

requirements. In addition, the division supports the implementation and deployment of the Statewide Travel Consolidation initiative, which serves to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the State's travel services activities.
STATEWIDE ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING
The Statewide Accounting and Reporting program provides statewide leadership with respect to financial reporting, accounting policy, business process improvement, and compliance with state and federal fiscal reporting requirements. The division prepares and distributes the CAFR, BCR, and other statewide regulatory reports. Additionally, the program maintains an internal control framework for agency internal control assessments in order to more effectively manage risk and maintain accountability.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
The Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission protects the integrity of the democratic process, and ensures fair elections with the public disclosure of campaign financing and significant private interests of public officers and candidates for public office.
The Georgia State Board of Accountancy protects public financial, fiscal, and economic interests by licensing certified public accountants and public accountancy firms; regulating public accountancy practices; and investigating complaints and taking appropriate legal and disciplinary actions, when warranted.
AUTHORITY
Title 50-5B Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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FY 2018 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

State Accounting Office
FY 2018 Program Budgets
FY 2017 Current Budget
$7,722,718 $7,722,718 22,291,573 $22,291,573 $30,014,291

Changes $119,238 $119,238 0 $0 $119,238

FY 2018 Recommendation
$7,841,956 $7,841,956 22,291,573 $22,291,573 $30,133,529

Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$3,223
119 5
$3,347

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$15,606
575 1,366
22 $17,569

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State Accounting Office
FY 2018 Program Budgets

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the integrity of the democratic process and ensure
compliance by candidates, public officials, non-candidate campaign committees, lobbyists and vendors with Georgia's Campaign and Financial Disclosure requirements. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

Total Change

$41,023 1,510 58
$42,591
$29,284 1,078
17,543 (320)
$47,585
$8,094 298
(246) $8,146

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State Accounting Office
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2015 Expenditures
$0 0 0
26,679,885 0
$26,679,885
1,480,719
550,233 $2,030,952 $28,710,837
22,403,838 $22,403,838
6,306,999 $6,306,999

FY 2016 Expenditures
$0
0
0
27,170,857
0

FY 2017 Current Budget
$1,603,202
19,372,126
2,539,500
0
2,667,554

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$1,700,413

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$1,606,549

19,132,873

19,372,126

2,692,452

2,557,069

0

0

2,656,644

2,710,145

$27,170,857

$26,182,382

$26,182,382

$26,245,889

2,385,941
633,705 $3,019,646 $30,190,503
23,095,326 $23,095,326
7,095,177 $7,095,177

3,032,537
799,372 $3,831,909 $30,014,291
22,291,573 $22,291,573
7,722,718 $7,722,718

3,032,537
799,372 $3,831,909 $30,014,291
22,291,573 $22,291,573
7,722,718 $7,722,718

3,080,122
807,518 $3,887,640 $30,133,529
22,291,573 $22,291,573
7,841,956 $7,841,956

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State Accounting Office

State Accounting Office
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
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 $119,238 $119,238 0 $0 $119,238

FY 2018 Recommendation
$7,841,956 $7,841,956 22,291,573 $22,291,573 $30,133,529

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$3,347 0
$3,347

$337,471 1,269,078 $1,606,549

$0

$164,000

0

19,208,126

$0

$19,372,126

$17,569 0
$17,569

$853,712 1,703,357 $2,557,069

$42,591 0
$42,591

$2,599,133 111,012
$2,710,145

$47,585 $47,585
$8,146 $8,146

$3,080,122 $3,080,122
$807,518 $807,518

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Department of Administrative Services
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) RolesandResponsibilities
Department of Administrative Services
provides business solutions for state and local governments. DOAS' product and service offerings encompass a broad spectrum that includes purchasing, risk management, enterprise human resources, fleet support services, and surplus property.
STATE PURCHASING
State Purchasing is responsible for procuring a wide range of commodities and services for state government. Purchasing negotiates statewide contracts for the benefit of state and local governments and offers technical assistance in conducting and assessing competitive bids. Purchasing provides cost reduction through aggregation of purchasing demand, competitive procurement, efficient purchasing systems, standards, specifications, and practices.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Risk Management directs the State's internal workers' compensation, liability, property, and unemployment insurance programs and also manages the Georgia State Indemnification programs for public officers and educators. Risk Management oversees the claims administration process and assists state entities in identifying unique loss exposures and developing strategies to reduce the cost of risk associated with individual business operations. Through these efforts, Risk Management services assures responsive stewardship of state funds and the protection of state assets.
HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION
Human Resources Administration provides expertise in personnel policy and practices to help agencies attract, develop, and retain a high performing workforce. Core talent management consulting services currently include recruiting, selection, onboarding, compensation, and performance management practices, policy compliance with the State Personnel Board rules and employment laws, regulations, and administration of the Flexible Benefits initiative.
FLEET MANAGEMENT
The Office of Fleet Management provides guidance on vehicle purchases, assignment, usage, maintenance, operation, and disposal.

SURPLUS PROPERTY
Surplus Property is responsible for the identification, redistribution and/or disposal of state and federal surplus property to state and local governments, eligible non-profits, and to the public. Sales to the public are accomplished through internet sales service providers. Surplus Property also provides assistance to local governments with the disposition of property.
CERTIFICATE OF NEED APPEAL PANEL
The Certificate of Need Appeal Panel consists of independent hearing officers appointed by the Governor to review the Department of Community Health's initial decisions to grant or deny a Certificate of Need.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
The Office of the State Treasurer manages, invests and disburses state revenues and local deposits; creates prudent and effective cash management strategies; and ensures efficient and effective implementation of banking services for state entities, while preserving the state's capital and public trust
The Office of State Administrative Hearings conducts administrative hearings of contested cases for specified state agencies. The Georgia Tax Tribunal hears contested cases involving the Georgia Department of Revenue.
The Georgia Technology Authority provides information technology services and expertise to state agencies.
The Georgia Aviation Authority provides aviation services and oversight of state aircraft and aviation operations.
AUTHORITY
Title 15-5, 15-18, 15-19, 17-2, 17-12, 20-2, 20-3, 31-6, 459, 50-5, 50-13, 50-15, 50-16, 50-19, 50-21 Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Administrative Services

Department of Administrative Services
FY 2018 Program Budgets

FY 2018 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2017 Current Budget
$4,544,913 $4,544,913 201,954,176 $201,954,176 $206,499,089

Changes ($813,453) ($813,453) (644,924) ($644,924)
($1,458,377)

FY 2018 Recommendation
$3,731,460 $3,731,460 201,309,252 $201,309,252 $205,040,712

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

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

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Fleet Management

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and manage a fuel card program for state and local governments; 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.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Department of Administrative Services
FY 2018 Program Budgets

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:

Other Changes

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

Yes

$65,276)

Total Change

$0

Risk Management

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer a liability insurance program to protect state government and employees from work-related claims, 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:

Other Changes

1. Increase billings for workers' compensation premiums to reflect claims expenses. (Total Funds:

Yes

$4,000,000)

2. Reduce billings for property liability. (Total Funds: ($4,710,200))

Yes

Total Change

$0

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.

$0

Total Change

$0

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

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Department of Administrative Services

Department of Administrative Services
FY 2018 Program Budgets
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Office of State Administrative Hearings Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent forum for the impartial and timely
resolution of disputes between the public and state agencies. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
5. 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. Eliminate state funds and utilize other funds for operations.
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

$54,172 1,995
(13,427) 906
133,220 $176,866
$0 $0
($990,319) ($990,319)
$0 $0

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Department of Administrative Services
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
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
Payments to Georgia Technology Authority
SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)
Total Funds
Less: Other Funds
Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Expenditures
$71,789
5,663,831 1,014,106 9,527,966
160,032,403 12,995,440 1,556,119
$190,861,654
5,083,344
3,725,685 952,571
0
$9,761,600
$200,623,254
196,538,961 260,040
$196,799,001 3,824,253
$3,824,253

FY 2016 Expenditures
$69,004

FY 2017 Current Budget
$39,506

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$39,506

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$39,506

5,688,708 1,201,710 9,428,363

5,914,519 1,350,240 11,746,956

5,914,519 1,350,240 11,746,956

5,914,519 1,350,240 11,812,232

185,134,920 13,673,572 1,756,312
$216,952,589

160,370,104 13,801,858 2,282,807
$195,505,990

160,370,104 13,801,858 2,282,807
$195,505,990

159,659,904 13,801,858 2,282,807
$194,861,066

5,617,277 5,202,399
849,324 1,000,000 $12,669,000 $229,621,589

4,385,893 5,616,887
990,319 0
$10,993,099 $206,499,089

4,385,893 5,616,887
990,319 0
$10,993,099 $206,499,089

224,731,043 55,547
$224,786,590 4,834,999
$4,834,999

201,954,176 0
$201,954,176 4,544,913
$4,544,913

201,954,176 0
$201,954,176 4,544,913
$4,544,913

4,562,759 5,616,887
0 0 $10,179,646 $205,040,712
201,309,252 0
$202,299,571 3,731,460
$3,731,460

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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 ($813,453) ($813,453) (644,924) ($644,924)
($1,458,377)

FY 2018 Recommendation
$3,731,460 $3,731,460 201,309,252 $201,309,252 $205,040,712

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$0

$39,506

$0

$39,506

$0

$5,914,519

$0

$5,914,519

$0

$1,350,240

$0

$1,350,240

$65,276 $65,276

$11,812,232 $11,812,232

$0 (710,200) ($710,200)

$430,000 159,229,904 $159,659,904

$0

$13,801,858

$0

$13,801,858

$0

$2,282,807

$0

$2,282,807

$176,866 0
$176,866
$0 $0
($990,319) ($990,319)

$3,261,954 1,300,805
$4,562,759
$5,616,887 $5,616,887
$0 $0

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Department of Agriculture
Roles and Responsibilities

The Georgia Department of Agriculture administers a RolesandResponsibilities
Department of Agriculture
variety of programs that share the goals of maintaining the state's viable farm industry and protecting the consuming public. These complex programs affect all Georgians as well as countless others throughout the United States and the world where Georgia agribusiness products are consumed.
PLANT INDUSTRY DIVISION
The Plant Industry division administers and enforces federal and state laws relating to fertilizers, feeds, grains, seeds, pesticides and pest control, nursery and plant certification, honeybees, organic agriculture, treated timber, boll weevil eradication, and other environmental protection programs. The division promotes Georgia's agricultural and horticultural interests and inspects and tests sufficient quantities of each commodity to guarantee that those commodities reaching the consumer meet minimum standards and are correctly labeled.
ANIMAL INDUSTRY DIVISION
The Animal Industry is responsible for monitoring, detecting, and controlling animal diseases that can have a significant impact on the agricultural economy and can be contagious to both animals and people. It works to ensure the continued protection of animal and public health, food safety, animal welfare, and successful livestock production. The division is organized in the sections of Animal Health, Equine Health, Animal Protection, Livestock Poultry Field Forces, Meat Inspection, and Livestock and Poultry Market News.
FUEL AND MEASURES DIVISION
The Fuel and Measures division primarily ensures equity in the marketplace by verifying the accuracy of weighing and measuring devices. It inspects measuring devices used for commerce by conducting on-site inspections and tests of commercial weighing devices. Its responsibilities also include operating the state fuel oil laboratory and the state weights laboratory, both of which ensure that Georgia's regulated consumer products meet required quality standards.
FOOD SAFETY DIVISION
The Food Safety division primarily prevents the sale and distribution of adulterated or misbranded foods to consumers. The division administers state laws, rules, and regulations, for retail and wholesale grocery stores, retail seafood stores, places in the business of food processing, and plants which are currently required to obtain a license from the Commissioner under any other provision of law.
MARKETING DIVISION
The Marketing division promotes demand for and the sale of the state's agricultural commodities, ensures prompt and complete payment for products, and ensures safe storage of farmers' products. These efforts are supported by the Department's State Farmers Markets Network, Commodity Promotion Program Office, Business

Development Office, Bonding and Warehouse Licensing, and the Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin publication. The Marketing division also provides a number of specific marketing programs to benefit Georgia farmers, including: the Georgia Grown logo, the Vidalia onion certification mark, and agritourism signage.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
The Athens and Tifton Veterinary Diagnostic Labs ensure a safe food supply and the health of animals and people within Georgia by providing diagnostic support, investigative resources, and disease surveillance for naturally occurring and foreign animal diseases and bioterrorism. The labs address the concerns of veterinarians, regulatory agencies, animal owners, and wildlife groups.
The Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs carry out the USDA's National Poultry Improvement Plan and provide diagnostic and monitoring services for Georgia's poultry industry and private poultry owners in the state. The labs also certify that flocks are free from devastating poultry diseases such as avian influenza. These activities ensure that Georgia has the healthiest flocks possible and can continue to produce and export more poultry products annually than any other state.
The Georgia Agriculture Exposition Authority promotes, develops, and serves agriculture and agriculture business interests in the state, produces and operates the Georgia National Fair, and encourages the agricultural accomplishments of Georgia's youth.
The Georgia Seed Development Commission is the agency responsible for foundation plant material production in Georgia. It is designated as the recipient of breeder seed from University of Georgia Agricultural Experiment Stations.
The Georgia Development Authority is an insured farm loan program created in 1953 to help develop opportunities for Georgia Farmers.
The Agricultural Commodity Commissions are farmerfunded support programs for twelve commodities. The assessments collected by each of the Commissions assist in areas of research, education, and promotion on behalf of the respective commodity.
The State Soil and Water Conservation Commission (SSWCC) was formed to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia. The Commission's primary goal is to make Georgia a better place for its citizens through the wise use and protection of basic soil and water resources, and to achieve practical water quality goals through agricultural and urban best practices.
AUTHORITY
Title 2, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Agriculture

FY 2018 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Department of Agriculture
FY 2018 Program Budgets

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

Changes ($20,020) ($20,020) 0 $0 0 $0 ($20,020)

FY 2018 Recommendation
$47,811,219 $47,811,219
3,225,428 $3,225,428
1,643,231 $1,643,231 $52,679,878

Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide payment to the Board of Regents for diagnostic
laboratory testing, for veterinary consultation and assistance, for disease surveillance, and for outreach to veterinarians, animal industries, and pet owners within the State of Georgia. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 14.27% to 16.81%.
3. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance for Board of Regents contracted employees.
4. 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

$50,687 39,234 17,236 71,200
$178,357

Consumer Protection

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

5. Eliminate one-time funds for dog and cat sterilization program supplements.

Total Change

$426,402
15,704 (39,236)
(5,008) (75,000) $322,862

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Department of Agriculture
FY 2018 Program Budgets

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the
department. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

Marketing and Promotion

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

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
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce the rates charged by the Georgia Agricultural
Exposition Authority for youth and livestock events. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change

$77,175 2,842
(7,101) (906)
$72,010
$57,564 2,120
(5,297) (676)
$53,711
$0 $0
$6,874 253
(2,610) $4,517

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Department of Agriculture

Department of Agriculture
FY 2018 Program Budgets

State Soil and Water Conservation Commission

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia; 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

5. Eliminate funds for three administrative assistant positions.

6. Transfer funds and eight positions to the Cooperative Extension Service program in the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
Total Change

$36,914
1,360 (617)
(911) (135,204) (553,019)
($651,477)

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Department of Agriculture
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2015 Expenditures
$2,910,273 36,036,658
5,654,341 7,094,697 2,830,399 $54,526,368
966,277
4,075,604 $5,041,881 $59,568,249
10,932,681 4,086,909
$15,019,590 44,548,659
$44,548,659

FY 2016 Expenditures
$2,996,556

FY 2017 Current Budget
$3,286,331

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$3,286,331

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$3,464,688

37,597,759 6,469,124 7,672,810 2,854,399

30,304,460 4,821,097 6,400,706 2,911,399

30,304,460 4,821,097 6,400,706 2,911,399

30,627,322 4,893,107 6,454,417 2,911,399

$57,590,648

$47,723,993

$47,723,993

$48,350,933

973,518
4,122,595 $5,096,113 $62,686,761
11,380,581 5,051,666
$16,432,247 46,254,514
$46,254,514

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

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

1,001,184
3,327,761 $4,328,945 $52,679,878
3,225,428 1,643,231 $4,868,659 47,811,219 $47,811,219

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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 ($20,020) ($20,020) 0 $0 0 $0 ($20,020)

FY 2018 Recommendation
$47,811,219 $47,811,219
3,225,428 $3,225,428
1,643,231 $1,643,231 $52,679,878

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$178,357 $178,357

$3,464,688 $3,464,688

$322,862 0 0
$322,862

$27,431,039 2,866,283 330,000
$30,627,322

$72,010 $72,010

$4,893,107 $4,893,107

$53,711 0
$53,711

$6,043,246 411,171
$6,454,417

$0

$2,911,399

$0

$2,911,399

$4,517 $4,517
($651,477) 0 0
($651,477)

$1,001,184 $1,001,184
$2,066,556 359,145 902,060
$3,327,761

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Department of Banking and Finance
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Banking and Finance enforces and RolesandResponsibilities
Department of Banking and Finance
administers all state laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of state-chartered financial institutions in Georgia. The Department works to ensure the following banking conditions for Georgia customers:
Safe and sound operation of financial institutions; Public confidence in financial institutions; Protection for the interests of the depositors,
creditors, and shareholders of financial institutions; Service by financial institutions is responsive to the
convenience and needs of the public; and Appropriate competition among all financial
institutions to promote economic growth. The Department collects supervision, examination, and administrative fees from regulated entities to cover operating expenses. All fees collected by the Department are deposited into the State Treasury.
To accomplish its objectives, the Department has three principal functions:
Supervise and regulate financial institutions; License mortgage brokers and lenders, and money
service businesses; and Conduct examinations of financial institutions,
mortgage brokers and lenders, and money service businesses, as appropriate and as required by law.
SUPERVISION AND REGULATION
The Department has the authority to adopt rules and regulations regarding the operation of financial institutions, including the following:
Allow state-chartered financial institutions to compete fairly with those chartered by the federal government, other states, or foreign governments;
Protect Georgia financial institutions threatened by economic conditions or technological developments; and
Prevent unfair, misleading, or deceptive business practices by financial services providers.

The Department of Banking and Finance is responsible for regulating and monitoring the condition of statechartered banks, credit unions, holding companies, merchant acquirer limited purpose banks, international bank agencies, mortgage brokers and lenders, check cashers, check sellers, and money transmitters.
LICENSING AND REGISTRATION
Article 13 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated requires mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers, as well as loan originators, to be licensed or registered with the Department in order to transact business in Georgia. The Department is responsible for licensing money service businesses (check sellers, check cashers, and money transmitters). The Department also conducts investigations of residential mortgage lending and money service businesses.
FINANCIAL EXAMINATIONS
The Department is responsible for examining all financial institutions at least once each year. Mortgage lenders and brokers are to be examined at least once every 24 months. Exceptions to these examination frequencies are allowed under specific conditions as provided by law and/or policy. If necessary, the Department may require extra reports and conduct additional examinations to obtain essential information. The Department is authorized to issue and enforce orders requiring financial institutions to correct unacceptable conditions discovered through examinations.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Other responsibilities of the Department include approval of all proposals to incorporate as a state-chartered financial institution, approval of requests to change existing articles of incorporation, and approval of mergers and consolidations of financial institutions. Also, the Department investigates possible violations of state interest and usury laws.
AUTHORITY
Title 7, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Banking and Finance

Department of Banking and Finance
FY 2018 Program Budgets

FY 2018 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2017 Current Budget
$12,698,264
$12,698,264 $12,698,264

Changes $592,712 $592,712 $592,712

FY 2018 Recommendation
$13,290,976
$13,290,976 $13,290,976

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.
Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
5. Increase funds for operating expenses associated with the new information technology system.
Total Change

$38,807
1,429 233
297 165,000 $205,766

Financial Institution Supervision

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

Total Change

$121,489
4,474 729
931 $127,623

Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.

$31,627

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Department of Banking and Finance
FY 2018 Program Budgets
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 5. Increase funds for one licensing technician ($56,525) and three assistant financial examiners
($169,575). Total Change

1,165 189
242 226,100
$259,323

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Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Consumer Protection and
Assistance Departmental Administration Financial Institution
Supervision Non-Depository Financial
Institution Supervision SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Department of Banking and Finance
Department Financial Summary

FY 2015 Expenditures
$225,638

FY 2016 Expenditures
$0

FY 2017 Current Budget
$0

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$0

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$0

2,046,393 7,398,489

2,314,262 7,955,814

2,624,075 8,004,577

2,624,075 8,004,577

2,829,841 8,132,200

1,968,253

2,187,880

2,069,612

2,069,612

2,328,935

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

$12,457,956 $12,457,956

$12,698,264 $12,698,264

$12,698,264 $12,698,264

$13,290,976 $13,290,976

0 $0 11,638,773 $11,638,773

569,960 $569,960 11,887,996 $11,887,996

0 $0 12,698,264 $12,698,264

0 $0 12,698,264 $12,698,264

0 $0 13,290,976 $13,290,976

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Department of Banking and Finance
Program Budget Financial Summary

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

FY 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 $592,712 $592,712 $592,712

FY 2018 Recommendation
$13,290,976
$13,290,976 $13,290,976

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$205,766 $205,766

$2,829,841 $2,829,841

$127,623 $127,623

$8,132,200 $8,132,200

$259,323 $259,323

$2,328,935 $2,328,935

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Department of Behavioral Health and

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department RolesandResponsibilities
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

of

Behavioral

Health

and

Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) provides treatment and

support services to people with mental illnesses and

addictive diseases, and support to people with

developmental disabilities. Services are provided across the

state through contracts with 25 community service boards,

boards of health, and various private providers, and through

state operated regional hospitals.

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

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

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
The Developmental Disabilities division provides services to consumers with developmental disabilities, who

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

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
FY 2018 Program Budgets

FY 2018 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Community Mental Health Services Block Grant Medical Assistance Program Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant Social Services Block Grant Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 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

Changes $64,680,553 0 $64,680,553 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 0 $0 $64,680,553

FY 2018 Recommendation
$1,086,519,723 10,255,138
$1,096,774,861 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 $1,269,632,867

Adult Addictive Diseases Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for
adults who abuse alcohol and other drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive gambling. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$7,960
300 (488)
(193) $7,579

Adult Developmental Disabilities Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote independence of adults with significant
development disabilities through institutional care, community support and respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 14.27% to 16.81%.
4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
5. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
6. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance for Board of Regents contracted employees.
7. Annualize the cost of 250 NOW and COMP waiver slots for the developmentally disabled to meet the requirements of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Settlement Agreement.
8. Annualize the cost of a provider rate increase for the Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP).

$4,456,124 30,684 87,184 7,572 38,437 14,661
12,108,226 11,762,894

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FY 2018 Program Budgets

Department of Behavioral Health and

9. Increase funds to reflect the loss of Balancing Incentive Payment Program (BIPP) funds. 10. 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. 11. Annualize the cost of 100 NOW waiver slots. 12. Reduce funds to reflect an increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.89% to 68.50%. Total Change
Adult Forensic Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide psychological evaluations of defendants, mental
health screening and evaluations, inpatient mental health treatment, competency remediation, forensic evaluation services, and supportive housing for forensic consumers. Recommended Change: 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. Total Change
Adult Mental Health Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and
residential services to facilitate rehabilitation and recovery for adults with mental illnesses. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 5. Increase funds for mental health consumers in community settings to comply with the requirements of
the DOJ Settlement Agreement. 6. Increase funds for one Behavioral Health Crisis Center. 7. Increase funds to reflect the loss of Balancing Incentive Payment Program (BIPP) funds. 8. Reduce funds to reflect an increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.89% to
68.50%. 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
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8,461,332 6,054,113 1,096,912 (3,169,480) $40,948,659
$1,353,058 50,916
(82,982) (32,786) $1,288,206
$5,277,792 38,199
(20,629) 46,941
7,756,876 6,000,000 2,270,503 (830,520) $20,539,162
$0 $0
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FY 2018 Program Budgets

Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, residential, support, and education
services to promote independence for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change
Child and Adolescent Forensic Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment and residential services to
children and adolescents clients referred by Georgia's criminal justice or corrections system. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and
residential services to children and adolescents with mental illness. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$29,539 1,112
(1,812) (716)
$28,123
$40,110 1,509
(2,460) (972)
$38,187
$25,122 945
(1,541) (609)
$23,917

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
FY 2018 Program Budgets

Departmental Administration - Behavioral Health Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all mental health,
developmental disabilities and addictive diseases programs of the department. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change
Direct Care Support Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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

$511,969 19,249
(30,164) (11,918) $489,136
$1,370,557 51,575
(84,056) (33,210) $1,304,866
$0 $0
$0 $0

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FY 2018 Program Budgets

Sexual Offender Review Board Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect Georgia's children by identifying convicted sexual
offenders that present the greatest risk of sexually reoffending. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$11,835
436 447 $12,718

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Department of Behavioral Health and

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2015 Expenditures
$100,401,632
339,397,154
88,902,582 379,544,598
7,990,231
13,197,822
5,193,045
57,202,481
45,610,911
141,886,553 13,630,011
$1,192,957,020
2,390,813
668,138 $3,058,951 $1,196,015,971
160,839,677 68,554,991
$229,394,668 956,366,165 10,255,138
$966,621,303

FY 2016 Expenditures
$99,232,372

FY 2017 Current Budget
$90,928,897

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$90,928,897

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$90,936,476

345,429,171

355,318,723

399,035,389

396,267,382

91,248,748 383,017,824
7,439,025

97,364,149 378,203,095
11,236,003

97,364,149 388,366,765
11,236,003

98,652,355 398,742,257
11,236,003

13,083,767

12,572,357

12,572,357

12,600,480

5,044,515

6,472,393

6,472,393

6,510,580

61,562,033

60,684,180

60,684,180

60,708,097

46,846,489

49,644,487

49,644,487

50,133,623

136,799,087 13,538,295
$1,203,241,326

129,245,186 10,232,894
$1,201,902,364

129,245,186 10,232,894
$1,255,782,700

130,550,052 10,232,894
$1,266,570,199

2,528,814

2,269,863

2,269,863

662,847 $3,191,661

780,087 $3,049,950

780,087 $3,049,950

$1,206,432,987 $1,204,952,314 $1,258,832,650

2,269,863 792,805
$3,062,668 $1,269,632,867

163,341,199 55,783,768
$219,124,967 977,052,882 10,255,138
$987,308,020

144,666,334 28,191,672
$172,858,006 1,021,839,170
10,255,138 $1,032,094,308

144,666,334 28,191,672
$172,858,006 1,075,719,506
10,255,138 $1,085,974,644

144,666,334 28,191,672
$172,858,006 1,086,519,723
10,255,138 $1,096,774,861

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Program Budget Financial Summary

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

FY 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 $64,680,553 0 $64,680,553 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 0 $0 $64,680,553

FY 2018 Recommendation
$1,086,519,723 10,255,138
$1,096,774,861 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 $1,269,632,867

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$7,579 0 0 0 0 0
$7,579

$46,247,342 50,000
29,607,511 2,500,000
12,096,720 434,903
$90,936,476

$40,948,659 0 0 0 0
$40,948,659

$330,071,491 10,255,138 12,336,582 30,644,171 12,960,000
$396,267,382

$1,288,206 0
$1,288,206

$98,625,855 26,500
$98,652,355

$20,539,162 0 0 0 0
$20,539,162

$385,793,209 6,726,178 2,070,420 3,062,355 1,090,095
$398,742,257

$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

FY 2018 Recommendation

$28,123 0
$28,123

$9,011,788 3,588,692
$12,600,480

$38,187 $38,187

$6,510,580 $6,510,580

$23,917 0 0 0
$23,917

$50,298,582 7,437,531 2,886,984 85,000
$60,708,097

$489,136 0 0 0
$489,136

$38,395,906 4,378,613 7,336,971 22,133
$50,133,623

$1,304,866 0
$1,304,866

$116,977,011 13,573,041
$130,550,052

$0

$236,479

0

9,996,415

$0

$10,232,894

$0 0
$0
$12,718 $12,718

$250,821 2,019,042 $2,269,863
$792,805 $792,805

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Department of Community Affairs
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) serves as RolesandResponsibilities
Department of Community Affairs
the State's primary community development agency and partners with the Department of Economic Development in bringing jobs to Georgia by administering various financial incentive programs that further the Governor's goals of economic growth and job creation. The agency also serves as the state's lead agency in housing finance and development; operates a host of state and federal grant programs; and provides comprehensive planning, technical, and research assistance to local governments.
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DCA's community development programs help the state's communities realize their growth and development goals. DCA offers economic development and redevelopment incentives and tools designed to help promote growth and job creation throughout the state.
Additionally, comprehensive planning assistance is aimed at helping communities address issues of growth, development, and quality of life through implementation of recognized best practices for planning and growth management.
SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING
DCA supports Georgia communities in addressing their housing needs by offering funding and expertise to communities, organizations, and individuals. The agency provides financing for affordable housing development, mortgages, and down payment loans for moderate-income first-time homebuyers, and financing for housing for people with special needs.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE
Local government assistance involves partnerships with local, regional, state and federal organizations and agencies, and facilitates community issue identification, goal development, and implementation of best practices. Regional field teams assist customers with project development and technical assistance needs while also connecting them to housing and community and economic development programs.

The department administers local government surveys related to topics including finance, solid waste, and wages and salaries. It also publishes and maintains information and data about local governments and prepares local government fiscal notes for the General Assembly.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
The Georgia Housing and Finance Authority was created to provide financing and financial assistance for affordable housing statewide. The Authority's programs are designed to provide low and moderate income earners safe and affordable rental housing, to aid in maintaining housing for homeownership, and to help abate homelessness in the state.
The Georgia Regional Transportation Authority operates the Xpress bus service, conducts transportation improvement studies, and reviews developments of regional impact in order to improve Georgia's mobility, air quality, and land use practices.
The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority provides loans for water, sewer, and solid waste infrastructure; manages energy efficiency and renewable energy programs; oversees land conservation projects; and manages and monitors state-owned fuel storage tanks.
The OneGeorgia Authority provides grants and loans to promote rural economic development and job creation in Georgia. Eligible local governments and local development authorities are awarded financial assistance to help ensure that rural communities have the infrastructure required to attract growth and to respond to the needs of the private sector.
The State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Commission provides funds to support homeless assistance programs operated by local governments and nonprofit organizations throughout the state.
AUTHORITY
Titles 8, 12, 36, 48 and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Community Affairs

FY 2018 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Department of Community Affairs
FY 2018 Program Budgets

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

Changes $106,802 $106,802 0 $0 0 $0 $106,802

FY 2018 Recommendation
$72,638,341 $72,638,341 183,720,001 $183,720,001
17,206,183 $17,206,183 $273,564,525

Building Construction

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

Total Change

$5,108
188 44
$5,340

Coordinated Planning

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

4. Eliminate one-time funds for Coastal Regional Commission of Georgia grants for coastal infrastructure.

Total Change

$21,431
789 182 (100,000) ($77,598)

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the
department. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.

$2,384

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FY 2018 Program Budgets

2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
5. Increase funds for operating expenses to offset a reduction of federal and other funds.
Total Change

Federal Community and Economic Development Programs Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer federal grant and loan programs to promote
volunteerism and community and economic development among local governments, development authorities, and private entities. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

Homeownership Programs

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. No change. Total Change

Regional Services

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

Total Change

88 (573)
20 270,831 $272,750
$29,265 1,079 249
$30,593
$0 $0
$22,166 816 189
$23,171

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FY 2018 Program Budgets

Rental Housing Programs

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable rental housing to very low, and moderateincome households by allocating federal and state housing tax credits on a competitive basis, administering low-interest loans for affordable rental housing, researching affordable housing issues, and providing tenant-based assistance to low-income individuals and families allowing them to rent safe, decent, and sanitary dwelling units in the private rental market.

Recommended Change:

1. No change. Total Change

Research and Surveys Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct surveys and collect financial and management data
from local governments and authorities in accordance with Georgia law. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

Special Housing Initiatives

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. No change. Total Change

State Community Development Programs Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the
development of their core commercial areas, and to champion new development opportunities for rural Georgia. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
4. Eliminate one-time funds for the Second Harvest of South Georgia.
5. Eliminate one-time funds for Central State Hospital Redevelopment Authority for Environmental Phase I studies. Total Change

$0 $0
$7,599 280 65
$7,944
$0 $0
$13,667 503 116
(25,000) (75,000) ($85,714)

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FY 2018 Program Budgets
State Economic Development Programs Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and loans to local governments and
businesses and to leverage private investment in order to attract and promote economic development and job creation. Recommended Change: 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste, energy, and
land conservation projects. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for the Georgia Rural Water Association. 2. Reduce funds for the grants for Resource Conservation and Development districts.
Total Change
Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve Georgia's mobility, air quality, and land use practices
by operating the Xpress bus service, conducting transportation improvement studies, producing an annual Air Quality Report, and reviewing Development of Regional Impact. Recommended Change: 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. Total Change
Payments to OneGeorgia Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

$4,212 155 36
$4,403
($50,000) (55,000)
($105,000)
$33,734 1,242
(4,063) $30,913
$0 $0

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Department of Community Affairs
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2015 Expenditures
$430,974 4,119,692 7,663,092 50,884,544
8,929,041 1,057,325 119,305,903
388,238 5,089,334 1,058,311 41,388,544 $240,314,998
348,495
12,030,181 75,066,731 $87,445,407 $327,760,405
174,307,845 0
13,248,997 $187,556,842
140,203,563 $140,203,563

FY 2016 Expenditures
$412,636
3,978,037
7,463,136
47,029,991

FY 2017 Current Budget
$451,185
4,244,881
7,505,877
49,832,036

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$451,185

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$456,525

4,244,881

4,167,283

7,505,877

7,778,627

49,832,036

49,862,629

7,473,410 1,076,448 133,435,924
395,216 5,370,212
767,360
26,877,877
$234,280,247

9,787,841 1,551,442 131,026,320
407,226 6,614,518 1,079,529
27,044,480
$239,545,335

9,787,841 1,551,442 131,026,320
407,226 6,614,518 1,079,529
27,044,480
$239,545,335

9,787,841 1,574,613 131,026,320
415,170 6,614,518
993,815
27,048,883
$239,726,224

983,495

838,495

838,495

733,495

12,681,708 38,400,000 $52,065,203 $286,345,450

12,928,372 20,145,521 $33,912,388 $273,457,723

16,793,554 20,145,521 $37,777,570 $277,322,905

182,809,608 371,294
13,121,105 $196,302,007
90,043,443 $90,043,443

183,720,001 0
17,206,183 $200,926,184
72,531,539 $72,531,539

183,720,001 0
17,206,183 $200,926,184
76,396,721 $76,396,721

12,959,285
20,145,521
$33,838,301
$273,564,525
183,720,001 0
17,206,183 $200,926,184
72,638,341 $72,638,341

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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 $106,802 $106,802 0 $0 0 $0 $106,802

FY 2018 Recommendation
$72,638,341 $72,638,341 183,720,001 $183,720,001
17,206,183 $17,206,183 $273,564,525

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$5,340 0
$5,340

$258,702 197,823
$456,525

($77,598) 0
($77,598)

$3,924,780 242,503
$4,167,283

$272,750 0 0
$272,750

$1,183,786 3,270,989 3,323,852
$7,778,627

$30,593 0 0
$30,593

$1,672,252 47,920,748
269,629 $49,862,629

$0

$3,839,989

0

5,947,852

$0

$9,787,841

$23,171 0 0
$23,171

$1,105,561 200,000 269,052
$1,574,613

$0

$125,867,471

0

5,158,849

$0

$131,026,320

$7,944 $7,944

$415,170 $415,170

$0

$3,187,794

0

2,378,301

0

1,048,423

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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

FY 2018 Recommendation
$6,614,518

($85,714) 0
($85,714)

$796,165 197,650
$993,815

$4,403 0
$4,403

$26,401,351 647,532
$27,048,883

($105,000) ($105,000)
$30,913 $30,913
$0 0
$0

$733,495 $733,495
$12,959,285 $12,959,285
$20,000,000 145,521
$20,145,521

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Department of Community Health
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Community Health (DCH) was RolesandResponsibilities
Department of Community Health
created in 1999 to serve as the lead agency for health care planning and purchasing issues in Georgia. A nine-person board appointed by the Governor has policy-making authority for DCH. The Department has three major divisions: Medicaid, State Health Benefit Plan, and Healthcare Facility Regulation.
MEDICAID
DCH is designated as the single state agency for Medicaid. The largest division in the department, the Medicaid Division purchases health care on behalf of 1.8 million persons who are aged, blind, disabled, or low income. A broad array of health care services are available to address the needs of program participants; including hospital, physician, pharmacy, and nursing home services. Aged, blind, and disabled Medicaid members utilize a fee-forservice delivery system. Low-income Medicaid members enroll in the Care Management Organizations (CMO) system for the management of their health care services.
State and federal dollars fund Medicaid with the federal government traditionally paying for about 68% of health care costs.
The Division is also responsible for the PeachCare for Kids program, Georgia's version of the federal Children's Health Insurance Program. PeachCare provides medical and dental coverage for over 127,000 children whose parents' income is too high to qualify for Medicaid, but who cannot afford private health insurance. Participants pay a monthly premium based on income and family size. Current eligibility allows children in families with incomes between 133% and 235% of the federal poverty level to participate in the program. PeachCare members are enrolled in the CMOs.
The Division administers the state's Indigent Care Trust Fund (ICTF). Using intergovernmental transfers and federal matching funds, the ICTF reimburses hospitals serving a disproportionate share of medically indigent Georgians.
STATE HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN
The State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) Division manages the health insurance coverage for approximately 640,000 state employees, school system employees, retirees, and their dependents. The SHBP offers members several coverage options managed by two statewide vendors and one regional vendor, including Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA) Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO), High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP), and standard and premier Medicare Advantage Plans.
HEALTHCARE FACILITY REGULATON
The Division of Healthcare Facility Regulation inspects, monitors, licenses, registers, and certifies a variety of health and long-term care programs to ensure that facilities operate at acceptable levels, as mandated by state statutes and by

rules and regulations adopted by the Board of Community Health.
HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The Health Information Technology (HIT) program leads the strategic initiatives for the state in health information technology adoption and health information exchange (HIE). Initiatives include the Medicaid Electronic Health Records Incentive program, the Demonstration Grant for Testing Experience and Functional Assessment Tools (TEFT), and the Statewide Health Information Network (GaHIN).
ADMINISTRATION
The Division includes the Office of General Counsel, which provides legal assistance to the department and administers the Certificate of Need (CON) process; the Office of the Inspector General; Operations; Information Technology; Communications; and Financial Management.
GEORGIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY
The Georgia Board of Dentistry is responsible for the regulation of dentists and dental hygienists in Georgia. The Board reviews applications, administers examinations, licenses qualified applicants, and regulates the practice of licenses throughout the state.
GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY
The Georgia State Board of Pharmacy is responsible for the regulation of pharmacists and pharmacies in Georgia. The Board reviews applications, administers examinations, licenses qualified applicants, and regulates the practice of licenses throughout the state.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
The Georgia Composite Medical Board licenses physicians and other health care practitioners and enforces the Medical Practice Act.
The Georgia Board for Physician Workforce provides financial support to medical schools and residency training programs. The board offers a physician loan repayment program in exchange for practice in rural and underserved areas.
The Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency was created to ensure and protect health, safety and welfare of Georgia citizens by enforcing laws pertaining to manufactured or compounded drugs, and to ensure only licensed facilities or persons dispensed or distributed pharmaceuticals.
AUTHORITY
Titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act; Title 31 and 33, Official Code of Georgia Annotated. See also OCGA Titles 9-10, 12, 15-17, 19-20, 24-26, 32, 34, 36-37, 40, and 42-52.

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FY 2018 Program Budgets

FY 2018 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Payment TOTAL STATE FUNDS Medical Assistance Program State Children's Insurance Program Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 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

Changes ($85,695,386) 12,018,309 3,500,266 26,900,875
($43,275,936) 295,519,655 370,036 0
$295,889,691 258,815,313
$258,815,313 $511,429,068

FY 2018 Recommendation
$2,567,078,050 112,102,290 171,469,380 310,893,887
$3,161,543,607 7,173,733,371 458,672,702 26,643,401
$7,659,049,474 4,056,822,309
$4,056,822,309 $14,877,415,390

Departmental Administration and Program Support Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.
Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
5. Transfer funds to the Georgia Board of Physician Workforce to support the salary and operating expenses of two healthcare analyst positions. Total Change

$398,216 14,667 10,028 7,672
(200,389) $230,194

Georgia Board of Dentistry Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified applicants as
dentists and dental hygienists, regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary action when warranted. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Provide additional funds to retain criminal investigators.
4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
5. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$10,786
397 2,778
272
208 $14,441

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Georgia State Board of Pharmacy Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified pharmacists and
pharmacies, regulating the practice of pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$11,573
426 291
223 $12,513

Health Care Access and Improvement

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to improve health access and outcomes in rural and underserved areas of Georgia through the State Office of Rural Health, the various commissions of the Office of Health Improvement, and the Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency.

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

5. Reduce one-time funds for the purchase of three telemedicine equipment devices to support middle Georgia EMS services.
Total Change

$44,474 1,638 1,120 857
(42,000) $6,089

Healthcare Facility Regulation Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities.
Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$178,376
6,570 4,492
3,436 $192,874

Indigent Care Trust Fund Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily
hospitals that serve medically indigent Georgians.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Medicaid: Aged, Blind and Disabled

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

State General Funds
1. Provide state funds to support increased waiver rates and slots previously funded by Balancing Incentive Payment Program (BIPP). (Total Funds: $0)
2. Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.89% to 68.50%. (Total Funds: $0)
3. Reduce funds for the hold harmless provision in Medicare Part B premiums. (Total Funds: ($9,250,948))

4. Provide funds to reduce the waiting list in the Community Care Services program (CCSP) waiver. (Total Funds: $2,755,938)
5. Increase funds for an adjustment to congregate and home delivered meals rates for Medicaid waivers for the elderly.
Total Change

Nursing Home Provider Fees 6. Reflect additional revenue from nursing home provider fees.

Total Change

Hospital Provider Payment 7. Reflect additional revenue from hospital provider payments. (Total Funds: $8,984,746)

Total Change

Other Changes
8. Utilize $33,617,019 in Tenet settlement agreement funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need. (Total Funds: $106,214,910)
9. Utilize $11,066,621 in Tenet settlement agreement funds to reflect a projected increase in Medicare Part D Clawback payment. (Total Funds: $34,965,627)
10. Evaluate options to ensure mental health coverage parity for Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program beneficiaries with that of the commercial market.
11. Utilize $3,155,464 in Tenet settlement agreement funds to increase reimbursements rates for select primary care and OB/GYN codes to 100% of 2014 Medicare levels. (Total Funds: $9,969,871)
Total Change

Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-income
individuals. Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.89%
to 68.50%. (Total Funds: $0) 2. Replace $12,018,309 in state general funds with tobacco settlement funds. (Total Funds: $0)
3. Reduce funds for one year Hospital Insurance Fee (HIF) moratorium.
Total Change
Tobacco Settlement Funds 4. Replace $12,018,309 in state general funds with tobacco settlement funds. (Total Funds: $0)
Total Change

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$4,015,270 (16,961,152)
(2,927,925) 1,377,969 250,000
($14,245,838) $3,500,266 $3,500,266 $2,843,672 $2,843,672 Yes Yes Yes Yes $0
($29,942,772) (12,018,309) (32,220,521)
($74,181,602) $12,018,309 $12,018,309
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Hospital Provider Payment 5. Reflect additional revenue from hospital provider payments. (Total Funds: $76,010,120)
Total Change Other Changes 6. Utilize $4,808,426 in Tenet settlement agreement funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected
need. (Total Funds: $15,192,499) 7. Utilize $1,638,000 in Tenet settlement agreement funds to comply with federal Hepatitis C treatment
access requirements. (Total Funds: $5,175,355) 8. Utilize $14,786,194 in Tenet settlement agreement funds to increase reimbursements rates for select
primary care and OB/GYN codes to 100% of 2014 Medicare levels. (Total Funds: $46,717,832) 9. Utilize $20,766,592 in Tenet settlement agreement funds to cover behavioral health services for
children under 21 who are diagnosed as autistic. (Total Funds: $65,613,245) 10. Utilize $2,533,408 in Tenet settlement agreement funds for behavioral health services to children ages
0-4. (Total Funds: $8,004,449) 11. Evaluate options to ensure mental health coverage parity for Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance
Program beneficiaries with that of the commercial market. Total Change
PeachCare Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income
Georgia children. Recommended Change:
Other Changes 1. Evaluate options to ensure mental health coverage parity for Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance
Program beneficiaries with that of the commercial market. 2. Provide funds to increase reimbursements rates for select primary care and OB/GYN codes to 100% of
2014 Medicare levels. (Total Funds: $370,036) Total Change
State Health Benefit Plan Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees
that is competitive with other commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and utilization rates. Recommended Change: Other Changes 1. Reduce funds to reflect projected Dependent Verification Audit savings. (Total Funds: ($27,655,000))
2. Reflect 2.5% average increase in employee premiums for non-Medicare Advantage plans, effective January 1, 2017. (Total Funds: $14,400,000)
3. Increase funds to raise the five year benefit limit for children's hearing aids from $3,000 to $6,000. (Total Funds: $9,471)
4. Reflect a $20 premium increase for Medicare Advantage (MA) premium plan members, effective January 1, 2017. (Total Funds: $10,566,000)
5. Increase funds to reflect membership, medical services utilization, and medical trend changes since the previous projection. (Total Funds: $200,347,554)

$24,057,203 $24,057,203
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes $0
Yes Yes $0
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

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6. Recognize plan savings attributable to Pharmacy Benefit Management strategies such as enhanced compound pharmacy management. (Total Funds: ($42,295,000))
7. Reduce funds to reflect savings attributable to Medicare Advantage rates in Plan Year 2017. (Total Funds: ($19,587,000))
8. Increase employer contribution rates to the Non-Certificated School Service Personnel Plan from $846.20 to $945 per member per month, effective January 1, 2018 - bringing employer contributions to parity with the Teacher Plan. (Total Funds: $29,557,564)
9. Increase funds to reflect enrollment growth to match Medicaid age requirements for the treatment of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) effective January 1, 2018. (Total Funds: $1,100,000) Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Board Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all agency programs. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Transfer funds from the Department of Community Health's departmental administration and program
support program to support the salary and operating expenses of two healthcare analyst positions. Total Change
Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Graduate Medical Education Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to address the physician workforce needs of Georgia
communities through the support and development of medical education programs. Recommended Change:
1. Transfer funds ($1,228,418) from the Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives program in the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and increase funds ($725,511) for 126 new residency slots in primary care medicine. Total Change
Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Mercer School of Medicine Grant Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Mercer University School of Medicine
to help ensure an adequate supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Morehouse School of Medicine and
affiliated hospitals to help ensure an adequate supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia. Recommended Change: 1. Transfer funds from Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) Operating Grant to the Undergraduate Medical Education Program to support certified Georgia residents at MSM under the Medical Student Capitation Program. Total Change
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Yes Yes Yes Yes $0
$9,434 347
200,389 $210,170
$1,953,929 $1,953,929
$0 $0
($610,666) ($610,666)
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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. Transfer funds from Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) Operating Grant to the Undergraduate Medical Education Program to support certified Georgia residents at MSM under the Medical Student Capitation Program. 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 funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

4. Provide additional funds to retain criminal investigators.

Total Change

Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public
by providing an enforcement presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$0 $0
$610,666 $610,666
$32,465 1,255 (311)
49,375 $82,784
$27,882 1,027 151
$29,060

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Department of Community Health

Department of Community Health
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration
and Program Support Georgia Board of Dentistry
Georgia State Board of Pharmacy
Health Care Access and Improvement
Healthcare Facility Regulation
Indigent Care Trust Fund
Medicaid: Aged, Blind and Disabled
Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid
PeachCare
State Health Benefit Plan
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Georgia Board for Physician
Workforce: Board Administration Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Graduate Medical Education Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Mercer School of Medicine Grant Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education Georgia Composite Medical Board Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES) Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds
Federal Recovery Funds
Other Funds
Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL

FY 2015 Expenditures
$480,233,985 733,558 721,066
19,780,885 17,545,020 439,528,101 5,463,941,651 3,962,617,391 306,566,742 2,703,331,970 $13,395,000,369
581,901
8,852,838
22,769,911
15,933,642
1,067,354
2,087,250
2,650,553 2,023,647 $55,967,096 $13,450,967,465
7,171,440,382 46,208,287
3,253,384,983 0
$10,471,033,652

FY 2016 Expenditures
$520,342,651 753,637 771,560
23,722,119 18,551,208 453,932,580 5,412,018,840 4,148,360,930 242,369,038 2,837,737,219 $13,658,559,782
685,953
9,849,786
59,039,911
58,971,870
1,435,574
2,119,068
3,235,255 2,062,753 $137,400,170 $13,795,959,952
7,361,727,957 16,501,256
3,374,987,161 12,866,425
$10,766,082,799

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 0
3,798,006,996 0
$11,161,166,779

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total $391,303,802
818,684 756,419 28,055,923 20,748,837 399,662,493 5,729,735,010 4,533,567,911 424,262,374 3,394,942,636 $14,923,854,089
981,797
12,206,993
24,039,911
23,361,204
1,710,000
3,047,884
2,698,841 2,214,677 $70,261,307 $14,994,115,396
7,687,175,789 0
3,919,384,080 0
$11,606,559,869

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$394,289,934 833,125 768,932
28,062,012 20,941,711 399,662,493 5,595,356,642 4,501,342,870 424,632,410 3,440,009,141 $14,805,899,270
1,191,967
13,139,792
24,039,911
23,361,204
1,710,000
3,047,884
2,781,625 2,243,737 $71,516,120 $14,877,415,390
7,659,049,474 0
4,056,822,309 0
$11,715,871,783

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Program/Fund Sources Hospital Provider Payment Nursing Home Provider Fees State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Department of Community Health
Department Financial Summary

FY 2015 Expenditures
278,958,076
175,413,852
2,415,593,628
109,968,257
$2,979,933,813

FY 2016 Expenditures
270,602,167
163,523,682
2,487,966,298
107,785,006
$3,029,877,153

FY 2017 Current Budget
283,993,012
167,969,114
2,652,773,436
100,083,981
$3,204,819,543

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
283,993,012

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
310,893,887

167,969,114

171,469,380

2,835,509,420

2,567,078,050

100,083,981

112,102,290

$3,387,555,527 $3,161,543,607

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Department of Community Health

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 ($85,695,386) 12,018,309 3,500,266 26,900,875
($43,275,936) 295,519,655 370,036 0
$295,889,691 258,815,313
$258,815,313 $511,429,068

FY 2018 Recommendation
$2,567,078,050 112,102,290 171,469,380 310,893,887
$3,161,543,607 7,173,733,371 458,672,702 26,643,401
$7,659,049,474 4,056,822,309
$4,056,822,309 $14,877,415,390

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$230,194 0 0 0 0
$230,194

$63,494,508 268,755,764
34,192,075 1,921,233
25,926,354 $394,289,934

$14,441 $14,441

$833,125 $833,125

$12,513 $12,513

$768,932 $768,932

$6,089 0 0
$6,089

$11,615,461 416,250
16,030,301 $28,062,012

$192,874 0 0 0
$192,874

$11,203,393 3,733,665 5,904,653 100,000
$20,941,711

$0

$257,075,969

0

142,586,524

$0

$399,662,493

($14,245,838) 0
3,500,266 2,843,672

$1,440,256,145 6,191,806
171,469,380 32,706,037

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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 117,453,206 0 47,839,104
$157,390,410

FY 2018 Recommendation
3,564,475,336 2,787,214
377,470,724 $5,595,356,642

($74,181,602) 12,018,309 24,057,203
178,066,449 44,532,620
$184,492,979

$967,690,366 105,910,484 278,187,850
3,079,276,387 70,277,783
$4,501,342,870

$370,036 0
$370,036

$424,480,627 151,783
$424,632,410

$166,443,589 $166,443,589

$3,440,009,141 $3,440,009,141

$210,170 $210,170
$1,953,929 $1,953,929
$0 $0
($610,666) ($610,666)
$0 $0
$610,666 $610,666
$82,784

$1,191,967 $1,191,967
$13,139,792 $13,139,792
$24,039,911 $24,039,911
$23,361,204 $23,361,204
$1,710,000 $1,710,000
$3,047,884 $3,047,884 $2,481,625

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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
$82,784

FY 2018 Recommendation
300,000
$2,781,625

$29,060 $29,060

$2,243,737 $2,243,737

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Department of Community Supervision
Roles and Responsibilities

The Georgia General Assembly passed HB 310 and on RolesandResponsibilities
Department of Community Supervision
May 7, 2015, Governor Deal signed HB 310 into law thereby creating the Department of Community Supervision. HB 310 transferred the responsibilities of the community supervision of parolees from the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, probationers from the Department of Corrections, and Class A and B juveniles from the Department of Juvenile Justice to the Department of Community Supervision. The bill also transferred oversight of private and governmental misdemeanor probation entities from the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council (CMPAC).
Commencing operations on July 1, 2015, as a part of the executive branch of Georgia's government, the Department of Community Supervision (DCS) is responsible for the effective and efficient supervision of approximately 180,000 adult felony offenders. Beginning July 1, 2016, DCS will be responsible for Class A and Class B designated juvenile offenders.
FIELD OPERATIONS
The Field Operations Division is the largest within DCS. DCS Field Offices are aligned with the 10 judicial districts and 49 judicial circuits. The agency employs evidence-based practices to hold offenders accountable and reduce the state's recidivism rate. The department utilizes a holistic approach to offender supervision that involves all facets of the community, which includes: victims and their families, programs for offenders and their families, involvement in community activities and partnerships with other criminal justice agencies.
COURT, BOARD, AND FIELD SERVICES
The Court, Board and Field Services Division offers a number of initiatives and programs that advance the operational priorities of the Field Operations Division, including:
Parole Board Services, Warrants, and Revocation
Superior Court
Accountability Court Services

Misdemeanor Probation Oversight
Sentencing Alternatives
Day Reporting Centers
Probation Reporting Contact Center
Electronic and Voice Monitoring
Community Counseling Services
Maxout Reentry Program (M.O.R.E.)
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF TRANSITION, SUPPORT, AND REENTRY
The Governor's Office of Transition, Support, and Reentry (GOTSR) is tasked with promoting successful offender reentry and reducing recidivism in order to enhance public safety. Through collaboration with other state agencies, as well as non-governmental stakeholders, GOTSR works to develop and execute robust and systematic reentry plans for Georgia offenders and to ensure the delivery of appropriate services to offenders reentering society
ATTACHED AGENCIES
The Georgia Commission on Family Violence was created by the General Assembly in 1992 and tasked to develop a comprehensive state plan to end family violence in Georgia. The Commission conducts research and provides training to law enforcement, family violence task forces, advocates, Family Violence Intervention Programs and other criminal justice system personnel about domestic violence. The agency also monitors legislation and other policies impacting victims of domestic violence, certifies all of Georgia's Family Violence Intervention Programs, and cocoordinates the statewide Domestic Violence Fatality Review Project.
AUTHORITY
Title 42, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Community Supervision

Department of Community Supervision
FY 2018 Program Budgets

FY 2018 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2017 Current Budget
$160,518,678 $160,518,678
10,000 $10,000 $160,528,678

Changes $21,878,697 $21,878,697 0 $0 $21,878,697

FY 2018 Recommendation
$182,397,375 $182,397,375
10,000 $10,000 $182,407,375

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.
Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Increase funds to provide a 20% pay increase for law enforcement officers.
4. Provide additional funds to retain criminal investigators.
5. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
6. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$109,865
5,000 58,262 26,179 (8,424)
2,263 $193,145

Field Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve Georgia citizens through effective and
efficient offender supervision in communities, while providing opportunities for successful outcomes. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Increase funds to provide a 20% pay increase for law enforcement officers.
4. Provide additional funds to retain criminal investigators.
5. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
6. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
7. Provide funds for operating expenses at Gwinnett Day Reporting Center.
Total Change

$342,023
84,828 19,731,209
422,947 (142,912)
38,402 550,000 $21,026,497

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.

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FY 2018 Program Budgets

2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Increase funds to provide a 20% pay increase for law enforcement officers.
4. Provide additional funds to retain criminal investigators.
5. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
6. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
7. Replace loss of federal funds with state funds for five community coordinators.
Total Change
Other Changes 8. 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Georgia Commission on Family Violence

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the study and evaluation of needs and services relating to family violence in Georgia, develop models for community task forces on family violence, provide training and continuing education on the dynamics of family violence, and develop standards to be used in the certification and regulation of Family Violence Intervention Programs.

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

5. Replace the loss of other funds with state funds for operating expenses.

Total Change

2,567 17,947 35,564
413 1,146 388,945 $507,445
Yes $0
$9,264 401
(676) 182
$9,171
$8,616 317 131 375
133,000 $142,439

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Department of Community Supervision

Department of Community Supervision
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
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: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Expenditures
$0 0 0
0 $0
0
$0
$0
0 0 $0 0 $0

FY 2016 Expenditures
$8,755,206
22,050,420
3,307,061

FY 2017 Current Budget
$9,137,028
145,594,620
4,775,054

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$9,137,028

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$9,330,173

146,694,620

166,621,117

5,163,999

5,282,499

537,705 $34,650,392

629,988 $160,136,690

629,988 $161,625,635

639,159 $181,872,948

493,619 $493,619 $35,144,011

391,988 $391,988 $160,528,678

391,988 $391,988 $162,017,623

360,932 777,312 $1,138,244 34,005,767 $34,005,767

0 10,000 $10,000 160,518,678 $160,518,678

0 10,000 $10,000 162,007,623 $162,007,623

534,427
$534,427
$182,407,375
0 10,000 $10,000 182,397,375 $182,397,375

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Department of Community Supervision
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Departmental Administration State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Field Services State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
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 $21,878,697 $21,878,697 0 $0 $21,878,697

FY 2018 Recommendation
$182,397,375 $182,397,375
10,000 $10,000 $182,407,375

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$193,145 $193,145

$9,330,173 $9,330,173

$21,026,497 0
$21,026,497

$166,611,117 10,000
$166,621,117

$507,445 $507,445

$5,282,499 $5,282,499

$9,171 $9,171

$639,159 $639,159

$142,439 $142,439

$534,427 $534,427

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Department of Corrections

Department of Corrections
Roles and Responsibilities

The Georgia Department of Corrections (DOC) RolesandResponsibilities
Department of Corrections
administers the prison sentences of offenders adjudicated by Georgia courts. More than 50,000 of these offenders are serving prison sentences.
As part of its strategic plan, the Department has developed the following priorities:
A continuum of balanced sanctions is available to the criminal justice system.
Sound correctional practices are founded upon reliable and timely information.
Citizens are safe from incarcerated and supervised inmates; correctional environments will be safe, secure, and disciplined for all staff and offenders.
Communications are hallmarked by enhanced public awareness, collaborative partnerships, and effective departmental teamwork.
A highly trained and professional workforce is available to achieve the Department's mission, both today and in years to come.
Inmates are prepared to accept responsibility for their acts, to restore harm done to the community, and to lead a productive, crime-free life.
AGENCY OPERATIONS
Incarceration offers a highly structured and secure environment, which removes offenders who pose a high risk from the community. DOC provides legally mandated services in the areas of physical, dental, and mental health, counseling, education, vocational training, chaplain services, and recreation.
DOC requires offenders in its facilities to work to support the prison system and the community. Inmates work in prison farm operations, food preparation, laundry, construction, facility and landscape maintenance, and perform factory work in Georgia Correctional Industries' manufacturing plants.
The types of DOC institutions include the following facilities:
State Prisons (33): These institutions are typically reserved for felony inmates with more than one year of incarceration to serve.
County Prisons (23): The state pays a subsidy to county institutions to house and supervise state inmates. Inmates assigned to the county prisons typically work on roadway or construction projects for the county in which they are housed.
Probation Detention Centers (7), one Probation Boot Camp, and one Parole Revocation Center: These three programs offer a short-term, intensive incarceration period that enforces strict discipline and military protocol.

Transition Centers (13): These community-based centers are designed to allow inmates nearing the end of their prison term to prepare for life in the community. DOC requires residents to have jobs in the local community, pay room and board to the center, and support their families.
Private Prisons (4): Corrections Corporation of America owns and operates three prisons in Coffee, Jenkins, and Wheeler counties. The GEO Group, Inc. operates one facility in Baldwin County. Like state prisons, these facilities are typically reserved for felony offenders with more than one year of incarceration to serve.
Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Centers (4 stand alone and 8 programs within State prisons). RSAT is a nine-month, highly structured program that targets high risk, high needs inmates nearing release, probationers sentenced by the courts, parole revocators and other court or GDCreferred inmates who have a need for intensive substance abuse programming.
Intensive Treatment Facilities (2): ITF is a ninemonth, highly structured program that actively combines interventions intended to address both mental health and substance abuse issues in persons with co-occurring disorders with the intention of treating both disorders, related problems and the whole person more effectively.
The agency also seeks to support criminal justice reform initiatives through the following programs:
Health Services: Provides the required constitutional level of health care in the most efficient, cost-effective, and humane manner possible, while protecting the public health interests of the citizens of Georgia through planning, implementing, and coordinating physical, dental, and mental health services as required, across GDC.
Food and Farm Operations: Provides meals for offenders through raising crops and livestock, managing timber, and producing dairy items that will be used in the preparing of meals for offenders.
County Jail Subsidy: Provides reimbursement to counties for the appropriated cost of incarcerating state prisoners in their local facilities after sentencing.
Offender Management: Coordinates and operates the following agency wide support services to ensure public safety: canine units, the County Correctional Institutions program, Correctional Emergency Response Teams, inmate classification, inmate diagnostics, the jail coordination unit, the release and agreements unit, and tactical squads.
AUTHORITY
Titles 9, 17, and 42, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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FY 2018 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Department of Corrections
FY 2018 Program Budgets

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

Changes $77,691,570 $77,691,570 0 $0 0 $0 $77,691,570

FY 2018 Recommendation
$1,200,037,177 $1,200,037,177
170,555 $170,555 13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,213,772,335

County Jail Subsidy Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse counties for the costs of incarcerating state
prisoners in their local facilities after sentencing.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by providing an
effective and efficient department that administers a balanced correctional system. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Provide additional funds to retain criminal investigators.
4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
5. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$388,463
11,068 740,116 (7,463)
(5,398) $1,126,786

Detention Centers Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training,
work details, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more security or supervision than provided by regular community supervision. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
5. Increase funds to expand the GED fast track program at detention centers.
Total Change

$528,864
22,855 (15,410)
(11,147) 351,827 $876,989

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FY 2018 Program Budgets
Food and Farm Operations Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage timber, raise crops and livestock, and produce dairy
items used in preparing meals for offenders. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives for Department of Juvenile Justice medical personnel effective July 1, 2017.
3. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives for Georgia Correctional Healthcare employees effective July 1, 2017.
4. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance for Board of Regents contracted employees. 5. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 6. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from
14.27% to 16.81% for Georgia Correctional Healthcare employees and Department of Juvenile Justice medical personnel in the physical health contract. 7. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 8. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 9. Provide funds to implement an Electronic Health Records (EHR) contract to maintain compliance with Federal 340B Program eligibility. 10. Increase funds to cover expenses related to an increase in Hepatitis C treatments. 11. Increase funds to address rising costs of generic (bulk) prescription medications. 12. Increase funds to address rising costs of HIV medications. 13. Increase funds to address rising costs of psychotropic medications. 14. Increase funds to address rising costs of chemotherapy medications. 15. Increase funds for 18 contracted mental health positions for a 66% increase in staffing. 16. Increase funds for eight contracted dental health positions for an 80% increase in staffing. 17. Increase funds to cover the Department of Juvenile Justice's portion of the administrative costs of the physical health contract with Augusta University. 18. Transfer funds from the Department of Juvenile Justice's Secure Detention (RYDC) program for the addition of Department of Juvenile Justice medical personnel, pharmacy costs, and administrative costs to the physical health contract with Augusta University. 19. Transfer funds from the Department of Juvenile Justice's Secure Commitment (YDC) program for the addition of Department of Juvenile Justice medical personnel, pharmacy costs, and administrative costs to the physical health contract with Augusta University. Total Change
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$23,156 934
(630) (456) $23,004
$174,711 162,922
1,337,623 304,875 5,966
1,359,864
(4,022) (2,910) 8,778,894 10,000,000 5,964,620 2,164,392 485,688 861,408 1,888,608 764,928 1,000,000 12,172,584
8,056,496
$55,476,647
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Department of Corrections
FY 2018 Program Budgets

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

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

State Prisons

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, religious support, vocational training, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for violent and/or repeat offenders, or nonviolent offenders who have exhausted all other forms of punishment in a secure, wellsupervised setting; to assist in the reentry of these offenders back into society; and to provide fire services and work details to the Department, state agencies, and local communities.

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Provide additional funds to retain criminal investigators.

4. Provide additional funds to retain canine officers.

5. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
6. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

7. Increase funds for six months of operating expenses for Metro Re-entry Prison.

8. Increase funds to convert 30 part-time teaching positions to full-time positions to provide educational enhancements to academic programs in state prisons.
9. Increase funds for literacy and math instructional software at all facilities statewide.

10. Increase funds to add one regional CTE Social Services Program Consultant position.

11. Increase funds and utilize existing funds of $812,960 to expand vocational/technical programs at ten state prisons.
Total Change

$69,479 2,264
(1,526) (1,104) $69,113
$0 $0
$8,947,590 337,940 981,346 83,243
(227,855) (164,824) 6,302,513 1,438,170
568,323 95,877
927,040 $19,289,363

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Department of Corrections

Department of Corrections
FY 2018 Program Budgets
Transition Centers Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide "work release," allowing inmates to obtain and
maintain a paying job in the community, while still receiving housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment in a structured center. Recommended Change: 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 5. Increase funds to expand vocational/technical programs at six transition centers. Total Change

$472,404
16,890 (11,388)
(8,238) 360,000 $829,668

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

Department of Corrections
Department Financial Summary

FY 2015 Expenditures
$7,722 42,109,882 31,239,563 27,675,120 199,368,523 42,870,009 133,037,452 115,229,394 579,289,047 29,706,753 $1,200,533,465 $1,200,533,465

FY 2016 Expenditures
$660 38,774,872 33,039,920 28,061,303 207,771,903 42,678,395 135,389,910 98,155,860 601,968,449 30,543,210 $1,216,384,482 $1,216,384,482

FY 2017 Current Budget
$5,000 36,212,962 38,791,091 27,585,059 204,683,131 43,575,497 135,395,608
0 618,177,696
31,654,721 $1,136,080,765 $1,136,080,765

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$5,000

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$5,000

36,212,962

37,339,748

38,791,091

39,668,080

27,585,059

27,608,063

236,752,139

260,159,778

43,575,497

43,644,610

135,395,608

135,395,608

0

0

618,177,696

637,467,059

31,654,721

32,484,389

$1,168,149,773 $1,213,772,335

$1,168,149,773 $1,213,772,335

4,142,165 44,680,269 $48,822,434 1,151,711,031 $1,151,711,031

4,594,732 43,457,812 $48,052,544 1,168,331,938 $1,168,331,938

170,555 13,564,603 $13,735,158 1,122,345,607 $1,122,345,607

170,555 13,564,603 $13,735,158 1,154,414,615 $1,154,414,615

170,555 13,564,603 $13,735,158 1,200,037,177 $1,200,037,177

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Department of Corrections

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
County Jail Subsidy State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Departmental Administration State General Funds 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 $77,691,570 $77,691,570 0 $0 0 $0 $77,691,570

FY 2018 Recommendation
$1,200,037,177 $1,200,037,177
170,555 $170,555 13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,213,772,335

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$0

$5,000

$0

$5,000

$1,126,786 $1,126,786

$37,339,748 $37,339,748

$876,989 0
$876,989

$39,218,080 450,000
$39,668,080

$23,004 $23,004

$27,608,063 $27,608,063

$55,476,647 0 0
$55,476,647

$259,699,223 70,555
390,000 $260,159,778

$69,113 0
$69,113

$43,614,610 30,000
$43,644,610

$0

$135,395,608

$0

$135,395,608

$19,289,363 0 0
$19,289,363

$624,672,456 100,000
12,694,603 $637,467,059

$829,668 $829,668

$32,484,389 $32,484,389

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Department of Defense
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Defense serves the nation and the RolesandResponsibilities
Department of Defense
State of Georgia by organizing and maintaining National Guard forces, which the President of the United States can call to active duty to augment the nation's regular armed services, or which the Governor, as Commander-in-Chief of the State Militia, can order deployed in instances of disaster, riot, violence, or other dangers threatening the state and its citizens. The Department achieves these objectives through its four components: Office of the Adjutant General, Air National Guard, Army National Guard, and the State Defense Force. Using these components, the Department operates and manages approximately 1,200 training, maintenance, and logistics army facilities statewide.
Another responsibility of the Department of Defense is the operation of Youth Challenge Academies for at-risk youth in the State of Georgia. This program is a preventative rather than a remedial program that targets at-risk youth participants who are unemployed, drug-free, not involved in the criminal justice system, and high-school dropouts, 16 to 18 years of age.
GEORGIA AIR NATIONAL GUARD
The role of the Georgia Air National Guard is to provide fully equipped, fully trained combat units which are prepared to respond to state or national emergencies. The activation and deactivation, organization, administration,

training, equipping, and housing of its units, as well as the evaluation of its wartime capability are mandated responsibilities.
GEORGIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
The Georgia Army National Guard is responsible for maintaining a level of operational readiness, which allows for immediate and effective response to state or national emergencies, civil disturbances, and natural disasters.
OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
The role of the Office of the Adjutant General is to provide command and control of the entire organization, as well as centralized administrative support for the department. The Adjutant General also serves as the state's director of the Selective Service System.
STATE DEFENSE FORCE
The role of the State Defense Force is to serve as a caretaker administration in the event of a full mobilization, and to provide assistance during emergencies and natural disasters, as well as support for the staging of special events.
AUTHORITY
Title 38, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Defense

FY 2018 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Department of Defense
FY 2018 Program Budgets
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

Changes $491,652 $491,652 0 $0 0 $0 $491,652

FY 2018 Recommendation
$12,060,034 $12,060,034
53,204,273 $53,204,273
3,262,875 $3,262,875 $68,527,182

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of
Georgia. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$12,090
240 (90)
(102) $12,138

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

Total Change

$27,132
2,475 (925)
(1,047) $27,635

Youth Educational Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational and vocational opportunities to at-risk
youth through Youth Challenge Academies and Starbase programs. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.

$27,260

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Department of Defense
FY 2018 Program Budgets
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 5. Increase funds to provide state match for Youth Challenge Academy employee retention initiative.
Total Change

1,783 (666)
(755) 424,257 $451,879

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Department of Defense

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration Military Readiness Youth Educational Services SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds Prior Year State Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Department of Defense
Department Financial Summary

FY 2015 Expenditures
$1,816,771
50,898,740
14,008,541
$66,724,052
$66,724,052

FY 2016 Expenditures
$1,864,744
45,301,500
16,616,882
$63,783,126
$63,783,126

FY 2017 Current Budget
$1,910,607
43,124,747
23,000,176
$68,035,530
$68,035,530

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$1,910,607

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$1,922,745

43,124,747

43,152,382

23,000,176

23,452,055

$68,035,530

$68,527,182

$68,035,530

$68,527,182

55,129,820 2,207,255 0
$57,337,075 9,386,977
$9,386,977

48,955,303 3,135,593 99,999
$52,190,895 11,592,231
$11,592,231

53,204,273 3,262,875 0
$56,467,148 11,568,382
$11,568,382

53,204,273 3,262,875 0
$56,467,148 11,568,382
$11,568,382

53,204,273 3,262,875 0
$56,467,148 12,060,034
$12,060,034

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Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Departmental Administration State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Military Readiness State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Youth Educational Services State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

Department of Defense
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 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 $491,652 $491,652 0 $0 0 $0 $491,652

FY 2018 Recommendation
$12,060,034 $12,060,034
53,204,273 $53,204,273
3,262,875 $3,262,875 $68,527,182

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$12,138 0
$12,138

$1,199,217 723,528
$1,922,745

$27,635 0 0
$27,635

$5,253,863 34,639,522
3,258,997 $43,152,382

$451,879 0 0
$451,879

$5,606,954 17,841,223
3,878 $23,452,055

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Department of Driver Services

Department of Driver Services
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Driver Services (DDS) was RolesandResponsibilities
Department of Driver Services
established by Executive Order on July 1, 2005, in accordance with HB 501.
CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPPORT
The Customer Service Support program is responsible for the assistance and policy direction of the Department of Driver Services. The function of the program is to provide administrative support for the License Issuance and Regulatory Compliance programs. The program includes administrative, financial, public information, legal, business analysis, human resources, facilities, fleet, and information technology services.
LICENSE ISSUANCE
The License Issuance program carries out the issuance of driver's licenses and permits, as well as public identification cards, the suspension and reinstatement of driver's licenses,

and the administration of the commercial driver's license program.
The Department utilizes 60 full-time testing customer service centers, and seven part-time testing customer service centers which are situated strategically throughout the state.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE DIVISION
The Regulatory Compliance program is responsible for licensing driver training schools and instructors, licensing driver improvement clinics and instructors, certifying ignition interlock devices and provider centers, and providing online Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP) classes.
AUTHORITY
Chapter 16 of Title 40, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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FY 2018 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Department of Driver Services
FY 2018 Program Budgets

FY 2017 Current Budget
$67,673,016 $67,673,016
2,844,121 $2,844,121 $70,517,137

Changes $1,417,756 $1,417,756 0 $0 $1,417,756

FY 2018 Recommendation
$69,090,772 $69,090,772
2,844,121 $2,844,121 $71,934,893

Customer Service Support Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, motor vehicle
registration, and commercial truck compliance. Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective
July 1, 2017. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change
Other Changes 5. Reflect a change in program name from Customer Service Support to Departmental Administration.
6. Reflect a change in the purpose statement.
Total Change

$91,279
2,098 9,667
(1,722) $101,322
Yes Yes $0

License Issuance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to issue and renew drivers' licenses, maintain driver records,
operate Customer Service Centers, provide online access to services, provide motorcycle safety instruction, produce driver manuals, and investigate driver's license fraud. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Provide additional funds to retain criminal investigators.
4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
5. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
6. Replace the loss of federal funds with state funds to support five full-time and one part-time investigative assistant positions.
7. Increase funds for two full-time and two part-time driver examiner positions at the Sandy Springs Customer Service Center. Total Change

$581,156
23,192 236,062 106,895
(11,518) 261,470
106,033 $1,303,290

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Department of Driver Services

Department of Driver Services
FY 2018 Program Budgets

Regulatory Compliance

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education programs for both novice and problem drivers by approving driver education curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance with state laws and regulations; and to certify ignition interlock device providers.

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

Total Change

$9,783
665 3,066
(370) $13,144

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Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Customer Service Support License Issuance Regulatory Compliance SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Department of Driver Services
Department Financial Summary

FY 2015 Expenditures
$9,876,999
56,143,046
1,666,966
$67,687,011
$67,687,011

FY 2016 Expenditures
$10,214,137
59,691,395
1,555,903
$71,461,435
$71,461,435

FY 2017 Current Budget
$10,190,297
58,875,391
1,451,449
$70,517,137
$70,517,137

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$10,190,297

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$10,291,619

58,875,391

60,178,681

1,451,449

1,464,593

$70,517,137

$71,934,893

$70,517,137

$71,934,893

990,443 3,687,675 $4,678,118 63,008,893 $63,008,893

898,171 4,012,853 $4,911,024 66,550,411 $66,550,411

0 2,844,121 $2,844,121 67,673,016 $67,673,016

0 2,844,121 $2,844,121 67,673,016 $67,673,016

0 2,844,121 $2,844,121 69,090,772 $69,090,772

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Department of Driver Services

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Customer Service Support State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
License Issuance State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Regulatory Compliance State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

Department of Driver Services
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 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 $1,417,756 $1,417,756 0 $0 $1,417,756

FY 2018 Recommendation
$69,090,772 $69,090,772
2,844,121 $2,844,121 $71,934,893

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$101,322 0
$101,322

$9,790,762 500,857
$10,291,619

$1,303,290 0
$1,303,290

$58,350,846 1,827,835
$60,178,681

$13,144 0
$13,144

$949,164 515,429
$1,464,593

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Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
Roles and Responsibilities

Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care RolesandResponsibilities
Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
and Learning (DECAL) is primarily responsible for meeting the child care and early education needs of Georgia's children ages birth through five. It administers the nationally recognized Pre-Kindergarten program, the Child Care and Development fund, the federal child care subsidy program and federal nutrition programs. The agency also houses the Head Start Collaboration Office and licenses and monitors child care providers.
DECAL also works to enhance the quality, availability, and affordability of early care and education in Georgia. Health and safety, quality and access, and organizational excellence are the agency's guiding principles.
Training and professional development are integral parts of all programs administered by DECAL. The agency coordinates annual professional learning opportunities for Georgia's early learning teachers, administrators, and program sponsors.
PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM
Georgia's lottery-funded, voluntary, universal PreKindergarten Program currently serves approximately 84,000 students in over 3,800 classes. Georgia's Pre-K Program is one of the largest and most comprehensive Pre-K programs in the nation and continues to be a model for other states.
Pre-K is offered in public school systems as well as through private child care centers. Children four years of age on September 1st of the current school year whose parents are Georgia residents are eligible to attend Georgia's Pre-K Program.
CHILD CARE SERVICES
Child Care Services is responsible for licensing and registering approximately 3,190 child care learning centers and over 1,800 family day care homes.
Child Care Services supports child care programs through monitoring, technical assistance, and training to assure safe and healthy environments and improve the quality of education services to children. The staff provides

information to parents about Georgia child care programs and trains child care providers on the age appropriate development and care of young children according to established standards.
Federal and state funds also provide subsidized child care for low income working families that meet eligibility requirements for child care assistance.
NUTRITION SERVICES
The Nutrition Services program is responsible for administering the United States Department of Agriculture's Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) for Georgia. The goal of these programs is to ensure that low-income children and adults throughout Georgia have access to nutritious meals while they are in a day care setting and during the summer when school is not in session. These programs serve over 86 million meals annually to eligible children. Nutrition Services provides healthy eating and physical activity training and resources for parents and providers through the USDA programs and Caregivers Promoting Healthy Habits Program.
QUALITY INITIATIVES
The Quality Initiatives program works to improve the quality, affordability, and accessibility of child care for children and families. In partnership with internal and external resources, the Quality Initiatives program implements innovative strategies that focus on improving the quality of early education, child care, and nutrition for young children. This includes funding for Georgia's threestar rating system, named Quality Rated, that provides families with helpful information in selecting quality child care and that supports child care providers in raising the quality of care they offer. Other services include the Child Care Resource and Referral System, the Parent Call Center, Inclusion Services, the Scholarships and Incentives programs, and the Georgia Program for Infant and Toddlers.
AUTHORITY
Title 20-1A of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
FY 2018 Program Budgets

FY 2018 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Lottery Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds Child Care and Development Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Recovery Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL RECOVERY FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 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

Changes $5,587,144 6,999,233
$12,586,377 0 0 0
$0 0
$0 0
$0 $12,586,377

FY 2018 Recommendation
$61,156,486 364,845,613 $426,002,099
97,618,088 125,696,047 152,563,964 $375,878,099
13,695,660 $13,695,660
160,000 $160,000 $815,735,858

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:
State General Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective
July 1, 2017. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Increase funds for the Childcare and Parent Services program for tiered reimbursement for Quality Rated childcare providers. Total Change
Other Changes 4. Transfer 135 Childcare and Parent Services positions from the Child Care Services, Child Welfare
Services, Departmental Administration, and Federal Eligibility Benefit Services programs in the Department of Human Services and utilize existing federal funds to provide eligibility services. Total Change

$39,614 1,435
5,546,095 $5,587,144
Yes
$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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
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FY 2018 Program Budgets

2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from
14.27% to 16.81%. 4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 5. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change
Quality Initiatives Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to implement innovative strategies and programs that focus on
improving the quality of and access to early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change

3,559 1,789,855
788 323 $6,999,233
$0 $0

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Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Child Care Services Nutrition Pre-Kindergarten Program Quality Initiatives SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Federal Recovery Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL Lottery Funds State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Expenditures
$245,250,157 131,927,685 312,211,532 24,137,013
$713,526,387 $713,526,387

FY 2016 Expenditures
$233,011,367 140,789,360 314,638,869 31,772,985
$720,212,581 $720,212,581

FY 2017 Current Budget
$259,615,326 148,000,000 358,021,380 37,512,775
$803,149,481 $803,149,481

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$259,615,326

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$265,202,470

148,000,000

148,000,000

359,487,627

365,020,613

37,512,775

37,512,775

$804,615,728

$815,735,858

$804,615,728

$815,735,858

341,587,574 4,315,475 75,853
$345,978,902 312,053,998 55,493,487
$367,547,485

340,902,542 9,165,276 156,382
$350,224,200 314,460,869 55,527,512
$369,988,381

375,878,099 13,695,660 160,000
$389,733,759 357,846,380 55,569,342
$413,415,722

375,878,099 13,695,660 160,000
$389,733,759 359,312,627 55,569,342
$414,881,969

375,878,099 13,695,660 160,000
$389,733,759 364,845,613 61,156,486
$426,002,099

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Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Lottery Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds Child Care and Development Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Recovery Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL RECOVERY FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Child Care Services State General Funds CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds Child Care and Development Block Grant 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 $5,587,144 6,999,233
$12,586,377 0 0 0
$0 0
$0 0
$0 $12,586,377

FY 2018 Recommendation
$61,156,486 364,845,613 $426,002,099
97,618,088 125,696,047 152,563,964 $375,878,099
13,695,660 $13,695,660
160,000 $160,000 $815,735,858

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$5,587,144 0 0 0 0
$5,587,144

$61,156,486 97,618,088
102,013,932 4,388,964 25,000
$265,202,470

$0

$148,000,000

$0

$148,000,000

$6,999,233 0
$6,999,233

$364,845,613 175,000
$365,020,613

$0

$23,682,115

0

13,695,660

0

135,000

$0

$37,512,775

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Department of Economic Development

Department of Economic Development
Roles and Responsibilities

The Georgia Department of Economic Development RolesandResponsibilities
Department of Economic Development
(GDEcD) is the state's sales and marketing arm that serves as the lead agency for attracting new business investment, encouraging the expansion of existing industry and small businesses, aligning workforce education and training with in-demand jobs, and locating new markets for Georgia products.
GLOBAL COMMERCE
The Global Commerce division assists businesses that are interested in growing or locating in the state. The agency provides a variety of services to support this mission, such as site locating, employee training, market research and connecting businesses with local communities' business development programs. The division promotes the state as an ideal source for quality products and services by matching international buyers with Georgia suppliers through its International Relations and Trade program.
SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
The Small and Minority Business Development program assists entrepreneurs, startups, and small and minority businesses by providing technical assistance on direction, planning, and business needs. The program also identifies potential markets and suppliers and provides assistance to local communities to help build enabling business environments in support of small business.
INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
The Innovation and Technology Office (ITO) is aimed at attracting high technology and biotech companies to locate and grow in Georgia. The office works with communities, companies, and institutions all over the state to identify and cultivate exceptional talent.
FILM, MUSIC, and DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT
The Film, Music, and Digital Entertainment Office develops and promotes the state's film, television, commercial and music video production, and music recording industries. The office works to attract new

entertainment companies and expand existing companies, as well as expanding the entertainment workforce.
TOURISM
The division works in partnership with local and regional tourism organizations in the development of tourism products and promotions. Through its network of regional representatives, it also assists the state's communities and attractions in reaching potential travelers to their areas.
COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS
The Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) works with communities, local government, and arts organizations to educate and encourage use of arts as a tool for economic development. GCA builds the capacity of this vital industry, preserves our cultural heritage and creates increased access to high quality arts experiences.
WORKFORCE DIVISION
The Georgia Department of Economic Development's Workforce Division or the Governor's Office of Workforce Development, was created in August 2006 to administer the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds under the leadership of the State Workforce Development Board (SWDB). While the Workforce Division's primary responsibility is to manage WIOA under the leadership of the State Workforce Development Board, the office is also focused on the broader mission of ensuring that education and training in Georgia is geared toward in-demand jobs.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
The Georgia Ports Authority develops, maintains, and operates ocean and inland river ports within Georgia, including the Port of Savannah and Port of Brunswick.
The Georgia World Congress Center Authority operates the Georgia World Congress Center and oversees the Georgia Dome, Centennial Olympic Park, and related facilities, which host sporting and entertainment events.
AUTHORITY
Title 50-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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FY 2018 Program Budgets

FY 2018 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2017 Current Budget
$32,278,101 $32,278,101
74,021,318 $74,021,318 $106,299,419

Changes $886,837 $886,837 0 $0 $886,837

FY 2018 Recommendation
$33,164,938 $33,164,938
74,021,318 $74,021,318 $107,186,256

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to influence, affect, and enhance economic development in
Georgia and provide information to people and companies to promote the state. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$65,419
2,409 (619)
361 $67,570

Film, Video, and Music Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase industry awareness of Georgia business
opportunities, financial incentives, infrastructure resources, and natural resources in order to attract film, video, music, and electronic gaming industry projects and businesses to the state. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$12,585
463 69
$13,117

Georgia Council for the Arts Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations, fund grants and services for
non-profit arts and cultural organizations, and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol Galleries. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
4. Provide funds for one program associate position.
Total Change

$8,530
314 47
65,000 $73,891

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Department of Economic Development
FY 2018 Program Budgets

Georgia Council for the Arts - Special Project Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to institute a statewide 'Grassroots' arts program, with the goal
to increase the arts participation and support throughout the state with grants no larger than $5,000. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

Global Commerce

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote Georgia as a state that is appealing to businesses along with being competitive in the international trade market; recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a network of statewide and regional project managers, foreign and domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies; and help develop international markets for Georgia products and attract international companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing international technical and educational assistance to businesses.

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

4. Provide funds for contractual services for the economic development outreach initiative in China.

5. Provide funds for one trade representative position ($90,000) and one project manager position ($90,000).
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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$0 $0
$112,941 4,160 623
400,000 180,000 $697,724
$0 $0
$10,090 372 56
$10,518

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Small and Minority Business Development Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist entrepreneurs and small and minority businesses by
providing technical assistance on planning, advocacy, business needs, and identifying potential markets and suppliers; and to provide assistance to local communities in growing small businesses. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

Tourism

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

4. Provide funds for the new visitor information center at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

5. Eliminate one-time funds for the National Infantry Museum.

6. Eliminate one-time funds for the Martin Luther King Center for Nonviolent Social Change.

Total Change

$14,052 518 78
$14,648
$80,942 2,981 446
125,000 (100,000) (100,000)
$9,369

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Department of Economic Development

Department of Economic Development
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2015 Expenditures
$4,275,965
922,533
1,388,790
0

FY 2016 Expenditures
$4,479,440
1,096,636
1,448,908
286,111

FY 2017 Current Budget
$4,628,550
1,118,845
1,375,899
300,000

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$4,628,550

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$4,696,120

1,118,845

1,131,962

1,375,899

1,449,790

300,000

300,000

13,092,664 157,677,354

14,032,360 95,864,705

11,264,286 73,361,918

11,264,286 73,361,918

11,962,010 73,361,918

9,156,653 933,108

1,522,520 950,889

1,542,296 976,342

1,542,296 976,342

1,552,814 990,990

9,552,551 $196,999,618 $196,999,618

11,268,637 $130,950,206 $130,950,206

11,731,283 $106,299,419 $106,299,419

11,731,283 $106,299,419 $106,299,419

11,740,652 $107,186,256 $107,186,256

158,234,865 3,197,870
$161,432,735 33,766,955 1,799,928
$35,566,883

96,472,317 3,188,107
$99,660,424 31,289,782 0
$31,289,782

74,021,318 0
$74,021,318 32,278,101 0
$32,278,101

74,021,318 0
$74,021,318 32,278,101 0
$32,278,101

74,021,318 0
$74,021,318 33,164,938 0
$33,164,938

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Department of Economic Development
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Departmental Administration State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Film, Video, and Music State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Georgia Council for the Arts State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Georgia Council for the Arts - Special Project State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Global Commerce State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Governor's Office of Workforce Development Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Innovation and Technology State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Small and Minority Business Development State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Tourism State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 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 $886,837 $886,837 0 $0 $886,837

FY 2018 Recommendation
$33,164,938 $33,164,938
74,021,318 $74,021,318 $107,186,256

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$67,570 $67,570

$4,696,120 $4,696,120

$13,117 $13,117

$1,131,962 $1,131,962

$73,891 0
$73,891

$790,390 659,400
$1,449,790

$0

$300,000

$0

$300,000

$697,724 $697,724

$11,962,010 $11,962,010

$0

$73,361,918

$0

$73,361,918

$10,518 $10,518

$1,552,814 $1,552,814

$14,648 $14,648

$990,990 $990,990

$9,369 $9,369

$11,740,652 $11,740,652

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Department of Education

Department of Education
Roles and Responsibilities

The State Board of Education establishes policies that RolesandResponsibilities
Department of Education
the Georgia Department of Education administers under the direction of the State Superintendent of Schools and appoints and reviews the decisions of the State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia (SCSC).
The department disburses state education funds, provides technical assistance and support services to local school systems, operates three state schools for hearing and visually impaired students, and provides intensive assistance to local schools identified with significant student achievement issues. The SCSC is an independent state level entity with the ability to authorize and monitor state charter schools providing more public educational opportunities throughout the state.
There are 203 state funded local education agencies in the state (180 school systems and 23 state commission charter schools) operating more than 2,263 schools. These schools are primarily funded through the Quality Basic Education (QBE) formula - a partnership between the state and local school systems that provides over $8 billion in funding for education.
CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT
The Department of Education transitioned from the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) to the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) for the subject areas of English/language arts and mathematics in the 2012-2013 school year. These standards were adopted for all of Georgia's K-12 public schools and align with college and career readiness standards that will help prepare Georgia's students with the knowledge and skills they need in education and training after high school. The standards are internationally benchmarked and are consistent with rigorous high school diploma requirements for all students.
The Department is now implementing the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (Georgia Milestones). Georgia Milestones is a comprehensive summative assessment program spanning grades 3 through high school, which is designed to measure how well students have mastered the skills outlined in the state-adopted content standards in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Students in grades 5 and 8 will complete an end-of-grade assessment in each content area, while students in grades 3, 4, 6, and 7 will complete an end-ofgrade assessment in Mathematics and English. High school students will complete an end-of-course assessment for each of the eight courses designated by the State Board of Education.
In addition to providing daily instruction, the department also administers a number of programs for students in need of additional services. These include a program for disabled preschool children, tuition for the multi-disability students, and funding for the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) through grants totaling $99.2 million.

In an effort to expand educational opportunities for all students in Georgia, the department offers a variety of digital experiences through Georgia Virtual Learning. These experiences include the opportunity to take courses through the Georgia Virtual School, recover credit through Georgia Credit Recovery, and access aligned digital content through a blended learning model. All courses and content provided through Georgia Virtual Learning are aligned with the Georgia Standards of Excellence in the core content areas, foreign language, business electives, and Advanced Placement. State funding has supported over 27,700 course enrollments for the 2015-2016 school year.
SUPPORTING LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEMS
The Department administers funds and provides technical assistance for school improvement. As part of Georgia's flexibility waiver from the U.S. Department of Education, Georgia developed the Georgia College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI). The CCRPI is a comprehensive school improvement, accountability, and communication platform for all education stakeholders. The Department also implemented the Georgia Student Growth Model that measures the amount of growth a student has demonstrated relative to academically-similar students from across the state. The School Improvement program continues to offer a wide array of services, including professional learning, data analysis, planning and organization, and instructional best practices for schools not meeting standards.
The Department of Education also provides funding and support for many state and federal grant programs, including Title I Part A, Migrant Education, McKinney-Vento Homeless Education, Rural Education, Neglected and Delinquent Education, 21st Century Community Learning Centers, Teacher and Leader Effectiveness, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Pupil Transportation, Equalization, and Career, Technical and Agricultural Education.
ATTACHED AGENCY
One agency is attached to the Georgia Department of Education for administrative purposes. The State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia (SCSC) is an independent state level entity with the ability to authorize and monitor state charter schools providing more public educational opportunities throughout the state. The SCSC annually reviews the academic and financial performance of commission charter schools. It also develops and promotes best practices to ensure the establishment of high-quality charter schools in Georgia.
The State Board of Education reviews the decisions of the State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia (SCSC). The SCSC operates autonomously, but is funded through the Department.
AUTHORITY
Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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FY 2018 Program Budgets

FY 2018 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Recovery Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL RECOVERY FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 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

Changes $515,718,126
$515,718,126 0 0
$0 0
$0 0
$0 $515,718,126

FY 2018 Recommendation
$9,426,810,090 $9,426,810,090
19,630 1,916,471,000 $1,916,490,630
133,773 $133,773 38,905,963 $38,905,963 $11,382,340,456

Agricultural Education Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems with developing and funding
agricultural education programs, and to provide afterschool and summer educational and leadership opportunities for students. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 14.27% to 16.81%.
4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
5. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$6,767 12
5,177 (377)
66 $11,645

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.

$0

Total Change

$0

Business and Finance Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for business, finance, facilities,
and pupil transportation. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.

$125,312

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Department of Education
FY 2018 Program Budgets
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from
14.27% to 16.81%. 4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 5. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from
14.27% to 16.81%. 4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 5. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change
Charter Schools Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize charter schools and charter systems and to provide
funds for competitive grants for planning, implementation, facilities, and operations of those entities. Recommended Change: 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. Total Change
Communities in Schools Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support Performance Learning Centers and maintain a
network of local affiliate organizations across the state, and to partner with other state and national organizations to support student success in school and beyond. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change

4,615 7,135 (1,674) 1,218 $136,606
$56,441 1,133
20,329 (588) 547
$77,862
$11,668 416
(129) 113
$12,068
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Curriculum Development Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide, standards-based curriculum to guide
instruction and assessment, and to provide training and instructional resources to teachers for implementing this curriculum. Recommended Change: 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 14.27% to 16.81%. 4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 5. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 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: State General Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 14.27% to 16.81%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. Total Change Other Changes 5. Utilize savings from student enrollment decline for staff training to improve instructional practices and for behavioral and therapeutic services contracts. Total Change

$54,657 911
17,403 (482) 531
$73,020
$0 $0
$1,051,492 38
1,164,696 1
$2,216,227 Yes $0

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Department of Education
FY 2018 Program Budgets
Georgia Virtual School Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the accessibility and breadth of course offerings so
that Georgia students can recover credits, access supplementary resources, enhance their studies, or earn additional credits in a manner not involving on-site interaction with a teacher. Recommended Change: 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 14.27% to 16.81%. 4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 5. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. Total Change
Information Technology Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage enterprise technology for the department, provide
internet access to local school systems, support data collection and reporting needs, and support technology programs that assist local school systems. Recommended Change: 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 14.27% to 16.81%. 4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 5. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. Total Change
Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives including: children in residential
education facilities and sparsity grants. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for a 2% salary increase. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from
14.27% to 16.81%. 3. Adjust funds for Residential Treatment Facilities based on attendance. 4. Increase funds for Sparsity Grants.
Total Change

$44,924 154
26,652 (391) 436
$71,775
$197,054 6,233
22,699 (2,187)
1,914 $225,713
$211,238 202,124
(560,639) 39,300
($107,977)

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Department of Education
FY 2018 Program Budgets
Nutrition Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and
resources, so local program personnel can deliver meals that support nutritional well-being and performance at school and comply with federal standards. Recommended Change: 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017. 2. Provide funds for a 2% salary increase. 3. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 4. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 14.27% to 16.81%. 5. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 6. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 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. Provide funds for a 2% salary increase. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from
14.27% to 16.81%. 3. Increase funds for enrollment growth and training and experience.
Total Change
Quality Basic Education Equalization Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems
ranking below the statewide average of per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for Equalization grants. Total Change
Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share Purpose: The purpose of this program is to recognize the required local portion of the Quality Basic Education
program as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-164. Recommended Change:
1. Adjust funds for the Local Five Mill Share. Total Change

$5,449 484,841
12 4,710
(77) 53
$494,988
$432,960 637,635 794,243
$1,864,838
$85,855,866 $85,855,866
($73,101,650) ($73,101,650)

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Department of Education
FY 2018 Program Budgets

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. Provide funds for a 2% increase to the state base salary schedule effective September 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 14.27% to 16.81%.
3. Increase funds for enrollment growth and training and experience.
4. Reduce funds for differentiated pay for newly certified math and science teachers.
5. Increase funds for school nurses.
6. Increase funds for the State Commission Charter School supplement.
7. Increase funds for the Special Needs Scholarship.
8. Increase funds for charter system grants.
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. Provide funds for a 2% salary increase.

2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 14.27% to 16.81%.
Total Change

School Improvement

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 14.27% to 16.81%.
4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
5. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

Total Change

$160,105,154 177,960,254 133,281,108 (365,762) 178,289 11,319,816 4,441,199 9,390,501
$496,310,559
$87,245 65,881
$153,126
$157,595 3,816
48,223 (1,861)
1,531 $209,304

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Department of Education
FY 2018 Program Budgets

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 14.27% to 16.81%.
4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
5. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
6. Increase funds for training and experience.
7. Reduce funds for differentiated pay for newly certified math and science teachers.
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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 14.27% to 16.81%.
4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
5. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$0 $0
$413,862 8,813
152,157 (9,575)
4,022 550,205 (11,150) $1,108,334
$30,250 708
10,261 (322) 294
$41,191

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Department of Education
FY 2018 Program Budgets
Testing Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the statewide student assessment program and
provide related testing instruments and training to local schools. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from
14.27% to 16.81%. 4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 5. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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

$42,810 720
21,098 (413) 416
$64,631
$0 $0

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Department of Education
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Agricultural Education
Audio-Video Technology and Film Grants
Business and Finance Administration
Central Office
Charter Schools
Communities in Schools
Curriculum Development
Federal Programs
Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS)
Georgia Virtual School
Information Technology Services
Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants
Nutrition
Preschool Disabilities Services
Quality Basic Education Equalization
Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share
Quality Basic Education Program
Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs)
School Improvement
State Charter School Commission Administration
State Interagency Transfers
State Schools
Technology/Career Education
Testing
Tuition for Multiple Disability Students
SUBTOTAL
Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds
Federal Recovery Funds
Other Funds

FY 2015 Expenditures
$10,004,319
0

FY 2016 Expenditures
$10,895,215
0

FY 2017 Current Budget
$11,110,978
2,500,000

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$11,116,155

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$11,122,623

2,500,000

2,500,000

29,146,691

37,654,871

28,458,062

28,465,197

28,594,668

12,890,910 9,589,582 1,033,100 5,606,057
1,195,159,569 73,589,284

14,073,002 2,151,203 1,053,100 5,595,087
1,156,050,230 74,238,367

21,523,251 2,159,942 1,203,100 6,735,622
993,010,318 72,186,603

21,543,580 2,159,942 1,203,100 6,753,025
993,010,318 73,139,908

21,601,113 2,172,010 1,203,100 6,808,642
993,010,318 74,402,830

8,584,118 31,528,222

10,958,753 23,864,329

10,109,753 22,215,870

10,136,405 22,238,569

10,181,528 22,441,583

10,825,216

10,644,109

11,304,618

11,545,796

11,196,641

715,963,208 30,051,758
479,385,099

752,314,829 31,446,339
507,107,607

853,875,157 33,698,294
498,729,036

853,879,867 34,166,202
498,729,036

854,370,145 35,563,132
584,584,902

(1,673,965,532) (1,664,571,231) (1,704,062,671) (1,704,062,671)

(1,777,164,321)

9,002,234,402

9,503,905,669

9,835,244,320 10,009,145,853

10,331,554,879

9,941,161

10,223,951

10,810,033

10,875,914

10,963,159

9,279,335 3,057,368

13,246,851 3,549,483

16,244,583 3,697,463

16,292,806 3,697,463

16,453,887 3,697,463

26,791,222 27,207,736 43,610,556 40,049,017
1,498,157

29,442,954 30,648,330 39,995,004 38,957,664
1,322,403

0 28,889,948 62,936,484 42,489,620
1,551,946

0 29,036,034 62,946,745 42,510,718
1,551,946

0 29,998,282 62,977,675 42,554,251
1,551,946

$10,103,060,555 $10,644,768,119 $10,866,622,330 $11,042,581,908 $11,382,340,456 $10,103,060,555 $10,644,768,119 $10,866,622,330 $11,042,581,908 $11,382,340,456

1,923,156,070 51,656,073 54,463,423

1,964,260,356 2,499,857
54,756,271

1,916,490,630 133,773
38,905,963

1,916,490,630 133,773
38,905,963

1,916,490,630 133,773
38,905,963

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Department of Education

Program/Fund Sources Prior Year State Funds SUBTOTAL RSR for K-12 State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Department of Education
Department Financial Summary

FY 2015 Expenditures
0
$2,029,275,566
0
8,073,784,989
$8,073,784,989

FY 2016 Expenditures
9,117,759
$2,030,634,243
204,347,430
8,409,786,446
$8,614,133,876

FY 2017 Current Budget
0
$1,955,530,366
0
8,911,091,964
$8,911,091,964

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
0

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
0

$1,955,530,366 $1,955,530,366

0

0

9,087,051,542

9,426,810,090

$9,087,051,542 $9,426,810,090

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Department of Education
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Recovery Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL RECOVERY FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Agricultural Education State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Audio-Video Technology and Film Grants State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Business and Finance Administration State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Central Office State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Charter Schools State General Funds 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 $515,718,126
$515,718,126 0 0
$0 0
$0 0
$0 $515,718,126

FY 2018 Recommendation
$9,426,810,090 $9,426,810,090
19,630 1,916,471,000 $1,916,490,630
133,773 $133,773 38,905,963 $38,905,963 $11,382,340,456

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$11,645 0 0
$11,645

$9,416,334 800,289 906,000
$11,122,623

$0

$2,500,000

$0

$2,500,000

$136,606 0 0
$136,606

$7,815,156 779,512
20,000,000 $28,594,668

$77,862 0 0
$77,862

$4,282,592 17,074,592
243,929 $21,601,113

$12,068 $12,068

$2,172,010 $2,172,010

$0

$1,203,100

$0

$1,203,100

$73,020 0 0
$73,020

$3,815,117 2,955,489 38,036
$6,808,642

$0

$993,010,318

$0

$993,010,318

$2,216,227

$66,142,788

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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
$2,216,227

FY 2018 Recommendation
8,260,042
$74,402,830

$71,775 0
$71,775

$3,072,052 7,109,476
$10,181,528

$225,713 0 0
$225,713

$21,776,586 106,825 558,172
$22,441,583

($107,977) ($107,977)

$11,196,641 $11,196,641

$494,988 0 0
$494,988

$24,073,489 830,187,832
108,824 $854,370,145

$1,864,838 $1,864,838

$35,563,132 $35,563,132

$85,855,866 $85,855,866

$584,584,902 $584,584,902

($73,101,650) ($73,101,650)

($1,777,164,321) ($1,777,164,321)

$496,310,559 $496,310,559

$10,331,554,879 $10,331,554,879

$153,126 $153,126

$10,963,159 $10,963,159

$209,304 0
$209,304

$9,584,743 6,869,144
$16,453,887

$0

$3,697,463

$0

$3,697,463

$1,108,334 0 0 0
$1,108,334

$28,391,944 19,630
121,669 1,465,039 $29,998,282

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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

FY 2018 Recommendation

$41,191 0 0
$41,191

$17,530,571 40,668,080 4,779,024
$62,977,675

$64,631 0 0
$64,631

$26,783,270 15,637,208 133,773
$42,554,251

$0

$1,551,946

$0

$1,551,946

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Employees' Retirement System of Georgia

Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
Roles and Responsibilities

By statute, the staff of the Employees' Retirement RolesandResponsibilities
Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
System (ERS) administers nine separate retirement systems and programs: ERS, the Legislative Retirement System (LRS), the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan (GDCP), the Georgia Judicial Retirement System (GJRS), the Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS), the State Employees' Assurance Department (SEAD), the Georgia Military Pension Fund (GMPF), Georgia's Social Security Program, and PeachState Reserves.
In general, ERS is a vehicle for collecting employee and employer contributions, investing accumulated funds, and disbursing retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries. As required by Georgia law, the system is examined on an annual basis by an independent actuarial firm that specializes in pension and retirement plans. The firm prepares a yearly valuation on the contingent assets and liabilities of the system, thus revealing its ability to meet the future obligations of each retirement plan. An independent accounting firm also audits the system each year.
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ERS)
Since 1949, the staff of ERS has administered retirement benefits for state employees in accordance with the Official Code of Georgia. Full-time employees of participating departments are required to become members of ERS as a condition of employment, with the exception of employees who first become eligible after age 60.

part-time employees of the state not covered by ERS or the Teachers Retirement System (TRS), and who do not participate in Social Security. Both plans are placed under the administration of the ERS Board of Trustees.
GEORGIA JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM (GJRS)
This system is for members and retirees of the Superior Court Judges Retirement System, the District Attorneys' Retirement System, and the Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund, as well as certain employees of the Attorney General and Legislative Counsel. The GJRS Board of Trustees consists of the seven ERS trustees plus three additional members appointed by the Governor who serve in one of the following positions: state court judge, superior court judge, state court solicitor-general, juvenile court judge, or district attorney. These appointments are for fouryear terms.
PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PSERS)
PSERS offers a supplemental retirement plan to certain public school employees not covered by TRS. These employees include bus drivers, cafeteria workers, and custodians. The PSERS Board of Trustees consists of the seven ERS trustees plus two additional members appointed by the Governor for four-year terms.

The ERS Board of Trustees is ultimately responsible for administration of the system, while the executive director who is appointed by the board and serves at the pleasure of its members is responsible for daily management of ERS operations. The board consists of seven members as follows:
Three ex officio members (State Auditor, Department of Administrative Services Commissioner, and State Treasurer)
One member appointed by the Governor Two members appointed by the first four
members with five or more years of creditable service with ERS and One member appointed by the first six members who must not hold public office, not be an ERS member, and have at least 10 years of experience in the investment of money The members who are not ex officio members serve four-year terms.
LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (LRS) AND GEORGIA DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN (GDCP)
LRS is a retirement plan for members of the General Assembly, while GDCP is a plan for temporary, seasonal, and

GEORGIA MILITARY PENSION FUND (GMPF)
GMPF provides retirement allowances and other benefits for the Georgia National Guard. A member becomes eligible for benefits upon attainment of age 60 with 20 or more years of creditable service (including at least 15 years of service as a member of the National Guard), having served at least 10 consecutive years as a member of the National Guard immediately prior to discharge, and having received an honorable discharge.
PEACHSTATE RESERVES
PeachState Reserves is the deferred compensation retirement plan for the State of Georgia. Through this program employee contributions and investments in 401(k) and 457 plans are administered by AonHewitt.
INVESTMENTS
ERS contracts with Teachers Retirement System and the Investment Services Division which handles day-to-day investment transactions.
AUTHORITY
Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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FY 2018 Program Budgets

FY 2018 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2017 Current Budget
$28,810,275 $28,810,275
26,091,089 $26,091,089 $54,901,364

Changes $1,282,437 $1,282,437 (82,200) ($82,200) $1,200,237

FY 2018 Recommendation
$30,092,712 $30,092,712
26,008,889 $26,008,889 $56,101,601

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

Other Changes

1. Increase other funds for contractual services. (Total Funds: $250,000)

Yes

Total Change

$0

Georgia Military Pension Fund Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits for
members of the Georgia National Guard. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for the actuarially determined employer contribution in accordance with the most recent actuarial report. Total Change

$359,437 $359,437

Public School Employees Retirement System Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure
sound investing of system funds, and provide timely and accurate payment of retirement benefits. Recommended Change:
1. Increase funds for the actuarially determined employer contribution in accordance with the most recent actuarial report. Total Change

$1,428,000 $1,428,000

System Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect employee and employer contributions, invest the
accumulated funds, and disburse retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries. Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Eliminate funds for HB 508 and SB 243 (2016 session).
Total Change
Other Changes 2. Eliminate one-time other funds used in FY 2017 for a network update project. (Total Funds: ($360,000))
3. Increase other funds for contractual services. (Total Funds: $27,800)
Total Change

($505,000) ($505,000)
Yes Yes $0

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Employees' Retirement System of Georgia

Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Deferred Compensation Georgia Military Pension Fund Public School Employees
Retirement System System Administration SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Expenditures
$3,819,786
1,893,369
28,461,000

FY 2016 Expenditures
$3,952,204
1,989,530
28,580,000

FY 2017 Current Budget
$4,518,813
2,017,875
26,277,000

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$4,768,813

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$4,768,813

2,377,312

2,377,312

27,705,000

27,705,000

18,437,169 $52,611,324 $52,611,324

19,820,423 $54,342,157 $54,342,157

22,087,676 $54,901,364 $54,901,364

21,250,476 $56,101,601 $56,101,601

21,250,476 $56,101,601 $56,101,601

22,241,555 $22,241,555
30,369,769 $30,369,769

23,762,227 $23,762,227
30,579,930 $30,579,930

26,091,089 $26,091,089
28,810,275 $28,810,275

26,008,889 $26,008,889
30,092,712 $30,092,712

26,008,889 $26,008,889
30,092,712 $30,092,712

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Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Deferred Compensation Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Georgia Military Pension Fund State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Public School Employees Retirement System State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
System Administration State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 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 $1,282,437 $1,282,437 (82,200) ($82,200) $1,200,237

FY 2018 Recommendation
$30,092,712 $30,092,712
26,008,889 $26,008,889 $56,101,601

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$250,000 $250,000

$4,768,813 $4,768,813

$359,437 $359,437

$2,377,312 $2,377,312

$1,428,000 $1,428,000

$27,705,000 $27,705,000

($505,000) (332,200)
($837,200)

$10,400 21,240,076 $21,250,476

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State Forestry Commission

State Forestry Commission
Roles and Responsibilities

The State Forestry Commission is responsible for the RolesandResponsibilities
State Forestry Commission
conservation of Georgia's public and private forest resources. The Commission carries out this mission by protecting forests from fire, insects, forest diseases, cooperating with the forest industry and landowners to manage and utilize forest resources, providing educational programs about the danger of wildfire and best management practices, and supplying high-quality tree seedlings to Georgia landowners for reforestation.
The State Forestry Commission protects and manages Georgia's 24 million acres of forestland, which represents an approximate $28.9 billion in assets and comprises 75% of all land in the State. The Commission has four programs: Administration, Forest Protection, Forest Management, and the Tree Seedling Nursery. Through these programs, the Forestry Commission provides a wide variety of services to rural forest landowners, offers technical assistance to municipalities and urban landowners, provides seedlings to the citizens of Georgia at a reasonable price, and protects the forest resources of the State through fire prevention and suppression.
FOREST MANAGEMENT
In the area of Forest Management, the Commission provides technical assistance and service to private and industrial landowners. The responsibility of the Urban and Community Forestry subprogram is to provide leadership and technical assistance in establishing and maintaining sustainable urban and community forests and to provide professional expertise to resolve conflicts between development and forest resources.
Multiple forest resource management techniques for both public and private lands are encouraged and promoted through the Stewardship Management subprogram. This Program conducts forest health monitoring (including periodic insect and disease evaluations, surveys, and eradication), promotion of forest water quality and monitoring of best management practices, and cost share technical assistance to forest landowners in establishing sound forestry practices. Additionally, the department conducts the management of four State-owned and two non-State-owned forests through State Managed Forests.
The Commission also works to educate the public about forest resources and their contributions to the economy and the environment of Georgia through utilization and marketing. This promotes Georgia forest products both nationally and internationally. Fifty-five Georgia counties are dependent on forestry activities, and while the number of traditional saw mills has declined, total productivity remains strong. The Commission meets requests for supporting data on local forest inventory data from entrepreneurs that have most recently helped in the establishment and/or announcement of 22 new bioenergy facilities in our State.

Forest Management also collects forestry data used to inform Georgia residents and policymakers through its Forestry Inventory and Analysis subprogram.
FOREST PROTECTION
Forest Protection, the primary function of the State Forestry Commission, is carried out through the Fire Business Activities subprogram. This includes a statewide network of county and district offices supplied with staff and equipment necessary for the prevention and suppression of over 6,612 annual forest fires (10 year average). The basic fire suppression function includes the prompt detection and reporting of fires, followed by a powerful initial response from trained firefighters operating crawler tractor-plow units and water trucks. In addition, forest rangers carry out prescribed burns to mitigate forest fire risks.
Under State code, the Commission is responsible for all wildfires outside the unincorporated areas of our State through the Rural Fire Defense subprogram. This program ensures coordination and cooperation with rural fire departments across the State and is the most valuable forest protection community outreach program offered by the Commission. Rural Fire Defense provides low cost fire equipment as well as assistance with training and operations for local, mostly rural, fire departments statewide.
Through the Fire Prevention and Education subprogram, the Commission provides information about the dangers of wildfires and their prevention, and has established prevention measures such as burn permitting to encourage responsible debris burning.
TREE SEEDLING NURSERY
Reforestation efforts are accomplished through the Commission's Tree Seedling Nursery program. The goal of this program is to produce, sell, and distribute high quality forest tree seedlings to the residents of Georgia.
The Arrowhead Seed Orchard and the Flint River Nursery serve as the program's main locations. The Arrowhead Seed Orchard is the site for seed collection, as well as the location for the tree improvement program. At Arrowhead, program staff collect and process over seven tons of seeds per year. The seeds are sold to private nurseries or are shipped to the Flint River Nursery to be planted. The tree improvement program produces unique varieties of loblolly and slash pine trees, which are designated to thrive in Georgia's environment. At the Flint River Nursery, the program produces and sells forest tree seedlings. The nursery typically grows, lifts, and packs between 12 million and 15 million seedlings per year. The Tree Seedling Nursery program serves between 2,000 and 4,000 customers and helps to reforest between 20,000 and 30,000 acres annually.
AUTHORITY
Title 12-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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FY 2018 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

State Forestry Commission
FY 2018 Program Budgets

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

Changes $611,203 $611,203 0 $0 0 $0 $611,203

FY 2018 Recommendation
$36,864,404 $36,864,404
6,074,349 $6,074,349
7,152,187 $7,152,187 $50,090,940

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective
July 1, 2017. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change
Other Changes 5. 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

$43,616 1,628
(2,600) (215)
$42,429
Yes $0

Forest Management

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

Total Change

$53,342
1,992 (3,180)
(264) $51,890

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State Forestry Commission

State Forestry Commission
FY 2018 Program Budgets

Forest Protection

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Provide additional funds to retain criminal investigators.

4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
5. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

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

$473,446 17,677 56,328
(28,226) (2,341)
$516,884
$0 $0

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

State Forestry Commission
Department Financial Summary

FY 2015 Expenditures
$3,683,160 10,301,620 35,242,389
1,202,326 $50,429,495 $50,429,495

FY 2016 Expenditures
$3,890,234 14,567,498 43,373,782
1,250,936 $63,082,450 $63,082,450

FY 2017 Current Budget
$3,972,151 7,634,926
36,665,580 1,207,080
$49,479,737 $49,479,737

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$3,972,151

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$4,014,580

7,634,926

7,686,816

36,665,580

37,182,464

1,207,080

1,207,080

$49,479,737

$50,090,940

$49,479,737

$50,090,940

9,306,161 8,166,188 $17,472,349 32,957,146 $32,957,146

12,396,615 15,399,550 $27,796,165 35,286,285 $35,286,285

6,074,349 7,152,187 $13,226,536 36,253,201 $36,253,201

6,074,349 7,152,187 $13,226,536 36,253,201 $36,253,201

6,074,349 7,152,187 $13,226,536 36,864,404 $36,864,404

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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 $611,203 $611,203 0 $0 0 $0 $611,203

FY 2018 Recommendation
$36,864,404 $36,864,404
6,074,349 $6,074,349
7,152,187 $7,152,187 $50,090,940

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$42,429 0 0
$42,429

$3,783,000 48,800
182,780 $4,014,580

$51,890 0 0
$51,890

$2,901,933 3,645,151 1,139,732
$7,686,816

$516,884 0 0
$516,884

$30,179,471 2,246,681 4,756,312
$37,182,464

$0

$133,717

0

1,073,363

$0

$1,207,080

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Office of the Governor
Roles and Responsibilities

The Governor is the Chief Executive Officer of state RolesandResponsibilities
Office of the Governor
government. Constitutionally, he is charged with executing the laws of the state and conserving the peace as Commander-in-Chief of the Georgia National Guard. The Governor is also charged statutorily with a number of responsibilities, including the economic and fiscal management of state government. To accomplish these duties, the Governor must meet and work with citizens of Georgia, officials of local governments, members of the General Assembly, state agency heads, and federal officials.
The Office of Planning and Budget (OPB) assists the Governor in the development of a policy driven state budget and manages the fiscal affairs of the state through budget amendments and allotments. OPB assists state agencies in the development of their strategic plans and ensures compatibility with the State Strategic Plan, and performs financial and personnel functions for the Office of the Governor and attached agencies. OPB also monitors agency performance and conducts management studies and other evaluations of state government operations.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
The Professional Standards Commission and the Governor's Office of Student Achievement are two administratively attached agencies that work toward the goal of an educated Georgia. The Professional Standards Commission is responsible for establishing and administering rules and standards for the preparation, certification, and conduct of Georgia educators.
The Governor's Office of Student Achievement establishes educational accountability policies and standards for the state to establish the "official" education report card which is reported to stakeholders and used to provide education policy support to the Governor.

The Office of the Child Advocate contribute to the goal of a healthy Georgia. The Office of the Child Advocate provides for the protection of children and assists the Office of the Governor with oversight of healthy and safe services for some of Georgia's most important resources our children. The Child Advocate provides independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies responsible for providing services to and/or caring for children who are victims of child abuse and neglect or whose domestic situation requires intervention by the state.
The attached agencies focusing on a safe and responsible and efficient Georgia are the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, the Commission on Equal Opportunity, and the Office of the State Inspector General. The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency works with state and local agencies to protect the state from man-made and natural disasters and to carry out a comprehensive emergency and disaster readiness program.
The Commission on Equal Opportunity's mission is to protect any individual in public employment from discrimination in the workplace. In addition, the commission ensures that the sale, purchase or rental of housing within the state is free from any discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, or age.
The Office of the State Inspector General was created by Executive Order to prevent and investigate fraud, waste and abuse in state government. Their goal is to produce a more efficient, cost-effective, and trustworthy government.
AUTHORITY
Titles 8, 10, 12, 15, 19-20, 33, 38, 40, 43, 45-46, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Office of the Governor

FY 2018 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Office of the Governor
FY 2018 Program Budgets
FY 2017 Current Budget
$58,465,577 $58,465,577
30,115,112 $30,115,112
807,856 $807,856 $89,388,545

Changes $670,274 $670,274 0 $0 0 $0 $670,274

FY 2018 Recommendation
$59,135,851 $59,135,851
30,115,112 $30,115,112
807,856 $807,856 $90,058,819

Governor's Emergency Fund Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when disasters create
extraordinary demands on government.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Governor's Office

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide numerous duties including, but not limited to: granting commissions, appointments and vacancies, maintaining order, and temporary transfer of institutions between departments or agencies. The Mansion allowance per O.C.G.A. 45-7-4 shall be $40,000.

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

Total Change

$105,160
3,873 109
3,900 $113,042

Governor's Office of Planning and Budget Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and services by
leading and assisting in the evaluation, development, and implementation of budgets, plans, programs, and policies. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
5. Transfer funds for the Georgia Council on American Indian Concerns to the Department of Natural Resources, Historic Preservation Division. Total Change

$108,079 3,980
(1,736) 1,102
(15,000) $96,425

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Office of the Governor
FY 2018 Program Budgets
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Child Advocate, Office of the Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and
agencies responsible for the protection and well-being of children. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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:

State General Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective
July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Increase funds to provide a 20% pay increase for law enforcement officers.

4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
5. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

6. Eliminate one-time funds for operating expenses for Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center analyst positions.
Total Change

Other Changes 7. Reflect a change in agency name from Georgia Emergency Management Agency to Georgia
Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency pursuant to SB 416 (2016 Session).
Total Change

Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as
amended, and the Fair Housing Act, which makes it unlawful to discriminate against any individual. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$14,369 529 196 507
$15,601
$45,889 1,721
33,070 (1,278)
1,220 (56,820) $23,802
Yes $0
$11,825 435
(157) (666) $11,437

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Office of the Governor
FY 2018 Program Budgets
Georgia Professional Standards Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize, and recruit
Georgia educators, and to enforce standards regarding educator professional preparation, performance, and ethics. Recommended Change: 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 14.27% to 16.81%. 4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 5. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 6. Increase funds for an education specialist position. Total Change
Office of the State Inspector General Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to foster and promote accountability and integrity in state
government by investigating and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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: State General Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 14.27% to 16.81%. 4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 5. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. Total Change Other Changes 6. Utilize existing funds for an early language and literacy pilot program. Total Change
State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2018

$113,868 3,843 5,543 (40) 980
110,782 $234,976
$12,032 443 113 163
$12,751
$119,480 3,210
23,295 13,301
2,954 $162,240
Yes $0
187

Office of the Governor

Office of the Governor
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Governor's Emergency Fund
Governor's Office
Governor's Office of Planning and Budget
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Child Advocate, Office of the
Children and Families, Governor's Office for
Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, Georgia
Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity
Georgia Professional Standards Commission
Governor's Office of Consumer Protection
Office of the State Inspector General
Student Achievement, Governor's Office of
SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES)
Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds
Federal Recovery Funds
Other Funds
Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Expenditures
$0 13,561,342 111,017,614 $124,578,956
1,043,412 2,584,707 80,510,702
662,370 10,036,003
6,313,869 627,091
19,032,397 $120,810,551 $245,389,507
76,368,703 112,492,204
4,558,735 4,378,988 $197,798,630 47,590,877 $47,590,877

FY 2016 Expenditures
$0
27,829,180
57,902,620

FY 2017 Current Budget
$11,062,041
6,645,562
8,745,627

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$11,062,041

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$11,062,041

6,645,562

6,758,604

8,745,627

8,842,052

$85,731,800

$26,453,230

$26,453,230

$26,662,697

1,164,766 936,587
52,809,132
631,647 7,813,095
0 662,046 19,902,494 $83,919,767 $169,651,567
48,169,627 47,954,838
2,611,655 3,587,949 $102,324,069 67,327,498 $67,327,498

1,003,589 0
33,292,878
689,838 7,463,720
0 688,215 19,797,075 $62,935,315 $89,388,545
30,115,112 0
807,856 0
$30,922,968 58,465,577
$58,465,577

1,003,589 0
33,292,878
689,838 7,469,263
0 688,215 19,820,370 $62,964,153 $89,417,383
30,115,112 0
807,856 0
$30,922,968 58,494,415
$58,494,415

1,019,190 0
33,316,680
701,275 7,698,696
0 700,966 19,959,315 $63,396,122 $90,058,819
30,115,112 0
807,856 0
$30,922,968 59,135,851
$59,135,851

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Office of the Governor

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 $670,274 $670,274 0 $0 0 $0 $670,274

FY 2018 Recommendation
$59,135,851 $59,135,851
30,115,112 $30,115,112
807,856 $807,856 $90,058,819

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$0

$11,062,041

$0

$11,062,041

$113,042 $113,042

$6,758,604 $6,758,604

$96,425 $96,425

$8,842,052 $8,842,052

$15,601 $15,601
$23,802 0 0
$23,802
$11,437 $11,437
$234,976 0
$234,976
$12,751 $12,751
$162,240 $162,240

$1,019,190 $1,019,190
$2,805,642 29,703,182
807,856 $33,316,680
$701,275 $701,275
$7,286,766 411,930
$7,698,696
$700,966 $700,966
$19,959,315 $19,959,315

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Department of Human Services
Roles and Responsibilities

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is RolesandResponsibilities
Department of Human Services
responsible for the delivery social services. DHS serves all Georgia citizens through regulatory inspection, direct service and financial assistance programs.
AGING SERVICES
The Division of Aging Services administers programs for older Georgians and adults with disabilities. These programs provide in-home services to maintain independence, provide public education and outreach services, health promotion, senior employment, investigative and protective services for vulnerable adults, and an ombudsman program for Georgians in long-term care.
FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES
The Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) provides child welfare, economic assistance, and family violence services. Services are provided through a network of offices in all 159 counties, community partners, and contract agencies.
CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES
The Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) helps children by enforcing parental obligation to pay financial support. Services include locating non-custodial parents, confirming paternity, establishing and enforcing child support and medical support orders, and collecting and distributing payments.
RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE
The Residential Child Care Unit inspects, monitors, licenses, registers, and certifies a variety of child caring programs to ensure that facilities operate at acceptable

levels, as mandated by State statutes and by rules and regulations adopted by the Board of Human Services.
ADMINISTRATION
DHS has administrative offices that provide executive and policy direction to all divisions of DHS, as well as technical and administrative support to all of DHS.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
The Council on Aging provides leadership to the Coalition of Advocates for Georgia's Elderly, researches aging issues, publishes fact sheets and other educational materials to increase public awareness and understanding of issues of concern to Georgia's older adult population.
The Family Connection Partnership is a public/private partnership that serves as a resource to state agencies across Georgia to help improve the conditions of children and their families.
The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency provides opportunities for work and personal independence for Georgians with disabilities. The agency administers several programs: Business Enterprise Program, Georgia Industries for the Blind, Vocational Rehabilitation, and the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation.
AUTHORITY
Titles 3, 5, 8, 9, 12-14, 15-11, 16, 17-7-130, 17-7-131, 18, 19, 25, 26, 29-5-2, 30-5, 31, 34, 36, 37, 38-3-29, 3-40, 43-45, 4750, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Human Services
FY 2018 Program Budgets

FY 2018 Program Budgets
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

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

Changes $90,217,069 $90,217,069 0 11,097,366 0 0 0 0 0 (5,149,606) $5,947,760 0 $0 $96,164,829

FY 2018 Recommendation
$732,262,463 $732,262,463
16,946,259 98,559,881 56,000,764 76,506,967 12,259,458
7,493,849 299,830,556 499,375,490 $1,066,973,224
31,345,920 $31,345,920 $1,830,581,607

Adoptions Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support and facilitate the safe permanent placement of
children by prescreening families and providing support and financial services after adoption. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
5. Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.89% to 68.50%. Total Change

$33,072 1,218 1,990
(1,019) (310,906) ($275,645)

After School Care Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the provision of after school care services and draw
down TANF maintenance of effort funds.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote child abuse and neglect prevention programs and
support child victims of abuse. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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:
Other Changes 1. Reduce funds to reflect the transfer of Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) eligibility services to the
Department of Early Care and Learning. (Total Funds: ($9,777,346)) Total Change
Child Support Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying
financial support. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change
Child Welfare Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate allegations of child abuse, abandonment, and
neglect, and to provide services to protect the child and strengthen the family. Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective
July 1, 2017. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 5. Increase funds for salaries for child welfare services workers by 19 percent. (Total Funds: $31,049,465)

$7,552 277 454
(233) $8,050
Yes $0
$255,853 9,423
14,528 (7,440) $272,364
$2,701,864 123,208 51,792 (43,997)
25,874,554

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6. Provide funds for 80 additional employees for foster care support services. (Total Funds: $3,973,320) 7. Provide funds for 27 additional employees to fully implement the supervisor-mentor program.
Total Change Other Changes 8. Reduce funds to reflect the transfer of Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) eligibility services to the
Department of Early Care and Learning. (Total Funds: ($76,977)) Total Change
Community Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services and activities through local agencies to assist
low-income Georgians with employment, education, nutrition, and housing services. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration and support for the Divisions and
Operating Office in meeting the needs of the people of Georgia. Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective
July 1, 2017. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 5. Increase funds for the Integrated Eligibility System information technology project. 6. Provide funds for 25 additional human resources employees to meet recruitment demands. 7. Transfer one-time matching funds to the Elder Community Living Services program for the Alzheimer's
Disease Supportive Service Program (ADSSP) grant. 8. Transfer funds to the Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention program for a forensic specialist.
Total Change Other Changes 9. Reduce funds to reflect the transfer of Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) eligibility services to the
Department of Early Care and Learning. (Total Funds: ($2,537,101)) Total Change
Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to prevent disabled adults and elder persons from abuse,
exploitation and neglect, and investigate situations where it might have occurred. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2018

2,861,585 2,514,997 $34,084,003
Yes $0
$0 $0
$773,268 28,479 46,520
(23,825) 10,997,544
2,520,929 (80,067) (93,205)
$14,169,643 Yes $0
$260,422 9,591
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3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 5. Increase funds for an additional 11 adult protective services supervisors. 6. Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for the Forensic Special Initiatives Unit
(FSIU). Total Change
Elder Community Living Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgians who need nursing home level of care the
option of remaining in their own communities. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 5. Increase funds for 1,000 additional Non-Medicaid Home and Community Based slots. 6. Increase funds to provide home delivered and congregate meal services. 7. Transfer one-time matching funds from the Departmental Administration program for the Alzheimer's
Disease Supportive Service Program (ADSSP) grant. Total Change
Elder Support Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older Georgians, so that they may live in their homes
and communities, by providing health, employment, nutrition, and other support and education services. Recommended Change: 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. Total Change
Energy Assistance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate
home energy needs. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

15,667 (8,024) 766,484 93,205 $1,137,345
$5,674 209 341
(175) 4,200,000
750,000 80,067
$5,036,116
$9,473 349 570
(292) $10,100
$0 $0

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Federal Eligibility Benefit Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to verify eligibility and provide support services for Medicaid,
Food Stamp, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective
July 1, 2017. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change Other Changes 5. Reduce funds to reflect the transfer of Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) eligibility services to the
Department of Early Care and Learning. (Total Funds: ($1,488,874)) 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: $35,392,331) 2. Increase funds for Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) foster parent per diem rates by 57
percent. (Total Funds: $12,318,633) 3. Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 67.89%
to 68.50%. 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

$837,897 38,209 16,061
(13,644) $878,523
Yes $0
$0 $0
$30,889,879 3,898,847 (308,268)
$34,480,458
$0 $0

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Residential Child Care Licensing Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health and safety of children who receive full-time
care outside of their homes by licensing, monitoring, and inspecting residential care providers. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change
Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide cash assistance to needy families in compliance with
Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist needy Georgian families in achieving self-sufficiency by
obtaining and keeping employment as well as complying with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. Recommended Change: 1. No change. Total Change
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Council On Aging Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with
disabilities, their families and caregivers in achieving safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change
Family Connection Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that
work to improve conditions for children and families. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

$41,681 1,535 2,508
(1,284) $44,440
$0 $0
$0 $0
$3,276 121 104
$3,501
$0 $0

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Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming successful
contributors to the state's economy. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to help people with disabilities to become fully productive
members of society by achieving independence and meaningful employment. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs
so that eligible Georgia citizens can obtain support. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and
packaging facilities in Bainbridge and Griffin. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: 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
State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2018

$4,106 151 (73) 197
$4,381
$155,060 5,711
(2,768) 7,445
$165,448
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
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FY 2018 Program Budgets
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation Program Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$185,888
6,846 (3,318)
8,926 $198,342

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Department of Human Services
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Adoptions Services
After School Care
Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention
Child Care Services
Child Support Services
Child Welfare Services
Child Welfare Services - Special Project
Community Services
Departmental Administration
Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention
Elder Community Living Services
Elder Support Services
Energy Assistance
Family Violence Services
Federal Eligibility Benefit Services
Federal Fund Transfers to Other Agencies
Out-of-Home Care
Refugee Assistance
Residential Child Care Licensing
Support for Needy Families Basic Assistance
Support for Needy Families Work Assistance
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Council On Aging
Family Connection
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services

FY 2015 Expenditures
$87,514,145 15,398,939 0 10,408,580 95,796,392
296,199,605 11,633,930 16,398,822
119,791,220 18,794,199
114,750,535 15,414,460 54,512,092 11,802,450
288,731,187 60,971,383
247,425,351 10,330,985 2,141,873 36,531,746 16,625,838
$1,531,173,732
227,322 9,790,987 2,726,532
8,380,387
67,595,869

FY 2016 Expenditures
$88,832,645
15,444,964
17,000,505

FY 2017 Current Budget
$92,419,793
15,500,000
6,361,968

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$92,419,793

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$92,455,054

15,500,000

15,500,000

6,361,968

6,370,018

10,031,069 99,781,430 311,450,216
0

9,777,346 108,583,135 349,151,153
0

9,777,346 108,583,135 349,151,153
0

0 108,855,499 389,444,825
0

20,740,771 115,351,426
18,268,847

16,110,137 103,110,303
23,199,477

16,110,137 111,781,038
24,053,682

16,110,137 114,742,845
24,336,822

117,460,438

48,674,824

52,954,891

53,710,940

15,057,054 50,127,786
0 275,637,782

10,749,592 55,320,027
0 315,398,887

10,749,592 55,320,027
0 315,398,887

10,759,692 55,320,027
0 314,788,536

60,949,913

0

0

0

286,266,247 8,550,047 2,122,337

277,975,150 11,388,225 2,259,463

312,361,115 11,388,225 2,259,463

325,686,114 11,388,225 2,303,903

37,524,445

48,406,610

48,406,610

48,406,610

24,237,040

25,667,755

25,667,755

25,667,755

$1,574,834,962 $1,520,053,845 $1,568,244,817 $1,615,847,002

232,655 9,881,071 2,744,131
12,460,327

238,656 9,995,967 3,206,461
12,289,869

238,656 9,995,967 3,206,461
12,289,869

242,157 9,995,967 3,210,842
12,455,317

72,677,572

75,429,922

75,429,922

75,429,922

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Program/Fund Sources Georgia Vocational
Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Roosevelt Warm Springs Medical Hospital Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation Program SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED AGENCIES) Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds
Federal Recovery Funds
Other Funds
SUBTOTAL
State General Funds
Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Department of Human Services
Department Financial Summary

FY 2015 Expenditures
7,706,749

FY 2016 Expenditures
8,094,751

FY 2017 Current Budget
9,507,334

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
9,507,334

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
9,507,334

3,671,465

2,069,043

1,600,000

1,600,000

1,600,000

91,444,458

102,389,162

102,094,724

102,094,724

102,293,066

$191,543,769

$210,548,712

$214,362,933

$214,362,933

$1,722,717,501 $1,785,383,674 $1,734,416,778 $1,782,607,750

$214,734,605 $1,830,581,607

1,139,798,820 1,985,488
40,646,526 $1,182,430,834
534,094,861 6,191,806
$540,286,667

1,102,327,589 0
37,585,655 $1,139,913,244
639,278,625 6,191,805
$645,470,430

1,061,025,464 0
31,345,920 $1,092,371,384
642,045,394 0
$642,045,394

1,065,911,301 0
31,345,920 $1,097,257,221
685,350,529 0
$685,350,529

1,066,973,224 0
31,345,920 $1,098,319,144
732,262,463 0
$732,262,463

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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 $90,217,069 $90,217,069 0 11,097,366 0 0 0 0 0 (5,149,606) $5,947,760 0 $0 $96,164,829

FY 2018 Recommendation
$732,262,463 $732,262,463
16,946,259 98,559,881 56,000,764 76,506,967 12,259,458
7,493,849 299,830,556 499,375,490 $1,066,973,224
31,345,920 $31,345,920 $1,830,581,607

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

($275,645) 0
310,906 $35,261

$33,305,979 16,400,000 42,749,075
$92,455,054

$0

$15,500,000

$0

$15,500,000

$8,050 0 0
$8,050

$1,334,765 3,072,670 1,962,583
$6,370,018

($9,777,346)

$0

($9,777,346)

$0

$272,364 0 0
$272,364

$29,332,485 76,285,754 3,237,260
$108,855,499

$34,084,003 6,286,646 0 0 0 0 (76,977) 0
$40,293,672

$192,382,881 38,687,719 240,841 2,844,537 7,493,849
120,247,997 27,420,362 126,639
$389,444,825

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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

FY 2018 Recommendation

$0

$16,110,137

$0

$16,110,137

$14,169,643 0 0 0 0 0 0
(2,537,101) 0
$11,632,542

$50,583,054 540,176
6,786,718 332,159
4,292,977 2,539,375 7,599,526 29,143,573 12,925,287 $114,742,845

$1,137,345 0 0
$1,137,345

$20,550,540 2,244,116 1,542,166
$24,336,822

$5,036,116 0 0
$5,036,116

$25,939,397 3,881,430
23,890,113 $53,710,940

$10,100 0 0
$10,100

$4,143,424 750,000
5,866,268 $10,759,692

$0

$55,320,027

$0

$55,320,027

$878,523 0 0 0 0 0
(1,488,874) ($610,351)

$119,357,699 295,946
5,343,852 348,578
70,800,330 22,520,427 96,121,704 $314,788,536

$34,480,458 4,810,720 0 8,419,786
$47,710,964

$221,017,368 47,122,329 48,850,460 8,695,957
$325,686,114

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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

FY 2018 Recommendation

$0

$11,388,225

$0

$11,388,225

$44,440 0
$44,440

$1,684,640 619,263
$2,303,903

$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

$3,501 $3,501
$0 0
$0
$4,381 0
$4,381
$165,448 0 0
$165,448
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0

$242,157 $242,157
$8,823,148 1,172,819
$9,995,967
$290,866 2,919,976 $3,210,842
$1,452,957 10,902,360
100,000 $12,455,317
$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

FY 2018 Recommendation

$198,342 0 0
$198,342

$20,021,103 76,822,563 5,449,400
$102,293,066

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Commissioner of Insurance

Commissioner of Insurance
Roles and Responsibilities

The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance is RolesandResponsibilities
Commissioner of Insurance
accountable for upholding state laws regulating insurance, small loans, fire safety, and manufactured housing. The department organizes its efforts in fulfilling these responsibilities around six divisions.
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
The Program Administration Division provides management, policy direction, enforcement, and administrative support for the Department's programs which regulate companies and protect consumers in the areas of insurance, industrial loans, fire safety, manufactured housing, arson investigations, building inspections, and hazardous materials handling and storage. The division's activities include accounting, budgetary, personnel, and purchasing duties for all agency divisions. Additionally, the division oversees the establishment and implementation of department policies and procedures.
INSURANCE REGULATION
The Insurance Regulation Division is responsible for administering Georgia insurance laws and regulations. Staff members process applications for insurance companies to conduct business in the state and insurance agent license applications. The division is also responsible for oversight of insurance companies (including approving rates, as well as life, health, property, and casualty policy forms), and regulating group self-insurance funds.
ENFORCEMENT
The Enforcement Division is responsible for advising the Department on legal issues related to Georgia's insurance, safety, fire, and industrial loan laws and regulations. The legal section makes recommendations and drafts orders for proposed administrative actions against licensees and unauthorized entities which are believed to be in violation of

the Georgia Insurance Code, the Fire Safety Code, or the Industrial Loan Code.
INDUSTRIAL LOAN REGULATION
The Industrial Loan Regulation Division administers the Georgia Industrial Loan Act by performing examinations of all accounts held by industrial loan companies (small loan companies making loans of $3,000 or less) licensed to do business in Georgia and accounting for all fees and taxes payable by such companies. Additionally, division staff members process applications for new industrial loan company licenses and investigate consumer complaints.
FIRE SAFETY
The Fire Safety division has five programs: inspections, engineering, hazardous materials, manufactured housing, and arson. The programs enforce the safety standards to operate, handle, and/or manufacturer boilers, elevators, amusement rides, hazardous materials, and manufactured housing. Additionally, the Fire Safety division ensures buildings meet the fire code requirements through building plan reviews. Furthermore, fires are investigated to assist prosecutors with criminal action. Division staff process licenses and permits for related fire protection industries, manufactured housing industries and for those who use and store hazardous substances and materials.
SPECIAL FRAUD UNIT
The Special Fraud Unit investigates claims of insurance fraud. This unit was established with the goal of reducing the occurrence of insurance fraud and the resulting financial burden it places on businesses and consumers.
AUTHORITY
State Constitution; Title 33, 45-14, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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FY 2018 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Commissioner of Insurance
FY 2018 Program Budgets

FY 2017 Current Budget
$20,375,395 $20,375,395
431,308 $431,308
339,026 $339,026 $21,145,729

Changes $426,977 $426,977 0 $0 0 $0 $426,977

FY 2018 Recommendation
$20,802,372 $20,802,372
431,308 $431,308
339,026 $339,026 $21,572,706

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of Georgia citizens in
insurance and industrial loan transactions and maintain a fire-safe environment. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$35,541
1,312 801
520 $38,174

Enforcement Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and to initiate legal proceedings with
regard to enforcement of specific provisions of state law relating to insurance, industrial loan, fire safety, and fraud. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$14,901
550 336
218 $16,005

Fire Safety

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote fire safety awareness through education and training, and to protect the public from fire and limit the loss of life and property by setting the minimum fire safety standards in the state, enforcing and regulating fire safety rules for public buildings and manufactured housing, and regulating the storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous materials.

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.

$130,144

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Commissioner of Insurance
FY 2018 Program Budgets

2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Provide additional funds to retain criminal investigators.
4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
5. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

Industrial Loan Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and examining
finance companies that provide consumer loans of $3,000 or less. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

Insurance Regulation

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that licensed insurance entities maintain solvency and conform to state law by conducting financial and market examinations, investigating policyholder complaints, monitoring for compliance with state laws and regulations, reviewing and approving premium rates, and disseminating information to the public and the insurance industry about the state's insurance laws and regulations.

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Provide additional funds to retain criminal investigators.

4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
5. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

Total Change

4,803 3,820 2,935 1,902 $143,604
$12,613 465 284 184
$13,546
$182,679 6,741
19,439 4,119 2,670
$215,648

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Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration Enforcement Fire Safety Industrial Loan Insurance Regulation Special Fraud SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Commissioner of Insurance
Department Financial Summary

FY 2015 Expenditures
$1,806,932 743,917
8,685,044 669,481
5,270,725 4,207,706 $21,383,805 $21,383,805

FY 2016 Expenditures
$1,867,473 786,060
8,025,391 656,717
9,621,990 0
$20,957,631 $20,957,631

FY 2017 Current Budget
$1,926,514 807,778
7,819,171 683,742
9,908,524 0
$21,145,729 $21,145,729

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$1,926,514

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$1,964,688

807,778

823,783

8,120,803

7,962,775

683,742

697,288

9,908,792

10,124,172

0

0

$21,447,629

$21,572,706

$21,447,629

$21,572,706

1,238,981 327,203
$1,566,184 19,817,621 $19,817,621

730,656 466,155 $1,196,811 19,760,820 $19,760,820

431,308 339,026 $770,334 20,375,395 $20,375,395

733,208 339,026 $1,072,234 20,375,395 $20,375,395

431,308 339,026 $770,334 20,802,372 $20,802,372

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Commissioner of Insurance

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Departmental Administration State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Enforcement State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Fire Safety State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Industrial Loan State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Insurance Regulation State General Funds 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 $426,977 $426,977 0 $0 0 $0 $426,977

FY 2018 Recommendation
$20,802,372 $20,802,372
431,308 $431,308
339,026 $339,026 $21,572,706

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$38,174 $38,174

$1,964,688 $1,964,688

$16,005 $16,005

$823,783 $823,783

$143,604 0 0
$143,604

$7,198,381 425,368 339,026
$7,962,775

$13,546 $13,546

$697,288 $697,288

$215,648 0
$215,648

$10,118,232 5,940
$10,124,172

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Roles and Responsibilities

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) serves as the RolesandResponsibilities
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
primary state-level investigative and enforcement agency in Georgia's fight against crime and corruption. Upon request, the GBI provides investigative and enforcement support services to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies throughout Georgia. In addition to conducting general and specialized investigations, the GBI provides forensic laboratory services, and serves as Georgia's central repository for criminal history record information. The GBI uses the latest technological advancements in crime fighting to combat drug trafficking and other crimes.
INVESTIGATIVE DIVISION
The Investigative Division is the largest division of the GBI. Operations are based out of regional offices, regional drug enforcement offices, and other work units that provide specialized services in criminal investigations.
Special agents from the Investigative Division respond to requests from criminal justice officials to investigate major crimes. GBI agents are the primary investigators of officer involved shootings and other types of officer involved use of force incidents around the state. Investigations of crimes occurring on state property, drug investigations, child sexual exploitation, anti-terrorism investigations and crimes against the elderly can be initiated without request.
The regional field offices conduct general investigations of all crimes. The regional drug enforcement offices investigate all levels of drug trafficking with an emphasis on major violators.
There are numerous specialized areas of operations within the agency:
Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit Commercial Gambling Unit Financial Investigations Unit Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Forces Polygraph Unit Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center Special Operations Unit/Bomb Disposal Unit Major Theft Unit
FORENSIC SERVICES
The Division of Forensic Sciences analyzes submitted evidence, interprets the results, reports scientific conclusions based on those results, and testify in court about the results and conclusions. The laboratory system provides analysis or scientific support in the following scientific disciplines:
Chemistry (Drug Identification, Fire Debris) Firearms Forensic Biology (Serology and DNA, DNA Database) Implied Consent Impressions (Latent Prints, Document Examination,
Shoe/Tire Prints) Medical Examiners

Toxicology (Blood Alcohol, DUI & Postmortem Toxicology)
Trace Evidence (Hair, Fiber, Gunshot Residue, Paint, Plastics)
CHILD FATALITY REVIEW BOARD
The mission of the Child Fatality Review Board (CFR) is to serve Georgia's children by promoting more accurate identification and reporting of child fatalities, evaluating the prevalence and circumstances of both child abuse cases and child fatality investigations, and monitoring the implementation and impact of the statewide child injury prevention plan in order to prevent and reduce incidents of child abuse and fatalities in the state.
GEORGIA CRIME INFORMATION CENTER
The role of the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) includes the operation of a statewide Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Network that links criminal justice agencies to automated state and national information databases. GCIC is responsible for auditing all Georgia criminal justice agencies that are part of the CJIS network. GCIC also operates and maintains the central repository of criminal records for the state of Georgia, utilizing an Automated Fingerprint Identification System and linking with local law enforcement agencies and courts for real-time updates. GCIC collects and maintains statistical data describing the extent and nature of reported crime and participates in the national uniform crime reporting system operated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. GCIC's other services include the maintenance of the Georgia Sex Offender Registry established in 1997.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) enhances the effectiveness of Georgia's criminal justice system by building knowledge and partnerships among state and local government agencies and non-governmental organizations. It serves as the state administrative agency for numerous federal grant programs and manages the state funded Accountability Court and Juvenile Justice Incentive grants. It operates Georgia's Crime Victims Compensation Program, which provide financial assistance to victims of violent crime.
The Council of Accountability Court Judges (CACJ) is responsible for the improvement of accountability courts, the quality and expertise of judges thereof, and the administration of justice. The CACJ is charged with determining the funding priorities for alternative courts in an effort to curtail imprisonment, reduce recidivism, and rehabilitate non-violent property and drug offenders. The CJCC provides administrative support for CACJ and oversees the fiscal administration of the grants awarded in accordance with CACJ's funding decisions.
AUTHORITY
Title 35, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Georgia Bureau of Investigation
FY 2018 Program Budgets

FY 2018 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 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

Changes $11,859,424 $11,859,424 0 0 $0 0 $0 $11,859,424

FY 2018 Recommendation
$143,619,935 $143,619,935
991,500 67,585,879 $68,577,379 33,846,957 $33,846,957 $246,044,271

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:
State General Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective
July 1, 2017. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change
Other Changes 5. Reflect a change in the purpose statement.
Total Change

$61,269 48,411 16,471 131
$126,282
Yes $0

Criminal Justice Information Services

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

Total Change

$52,579
1,098 $53,677

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation
FY 2018 Program Budgets

Forensic Scientific Services

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forensic analysis and testimony in the areas of chemistry (drug identification), firearms, digital imaging, forensic biology (serology/DNA), latent prints, pathology, questioned documents, photography, toxicology, implied consent, and trace evidence in support of the criminal justice system; to provide medical examiner (autopsy) services; and to analyze and enter samples into national databases such as AFIS, CODIS, and NIBIN.

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

3. Increase funds for personal services for retention and recruitment initiatives for Medical Examiner positions.
4. Increase funds to establish a forensic pathology fellowship program to improve recruitment and retention.
5. Increase funds for six forensic scientist positions.

Total Change

Regional Investigative Services

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, collect, preserve, and process evidence located during crime scene investigations, and to assist in the investigation, identification, arrest and prosecution of individuals. The purpose of this appropriation is also to coordinate and operate the following specialized units: bingo unit, anti-terrorist team, forensic art, bomb disposal unit, high technology investigations unit, communications center, regional drug enforcement, and polygraph examinations.

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Provide funds for an increase in employer special contribution rates for the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Increase funds to provide a 20% pay increase for law enforcement officers.

4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

5. Eliminate one-time funds for operating expenses for investigator positions.

6. Eliminate one-time funds for operating expenses for Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center analyst positions.
Total Change

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and coordinate criminal justice efforts throughout
Georgia, help create safe and secure communities, and award grants. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
5. Increase funds for the Accountability Courts Grants Program to expand and create adult felony drug courts.

$192,336 364
533,332 241,529 643,995 $1,611,556
$422,484 291,278
5,791,151 995
(700,110) (56,820)
$5,748,978
$22,224 818 (10) 559
1,473,833

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation
FY 2018 Program Budgets
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: 6. Increase funds for the Accountability Courts Grants Program to expand and create mental health courts. 7. Increase funds for the Accountability Courts Grants Program to expand and create family dependency treatment courts. 8. Increase funds for the Accountability Courts Grants Program to expand and create veterans' courts.
9. Increase funds for the Accountability Courts Grants Program to expand and create DUI accountability courts.
10. Increase funds for the Accountability Courts Grants Program to expand and create juvenile accountability courts.
11. Increase funds for Juvenile Justice Incentive Grants and one new fidelity manager.
12. Increase funds for a statistical analyst position to provide analytical support to grant applications.
13. Increase state funds to meet required state match of federal cost share.
Total Change

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Council of Accountability Court Judges

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. Increase funds for a Council of Accountability Court Judges treatment specialist to monitor accountability court treatment providers and provide technical assistance to the courts.
Total Change

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Family Violence Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe shelter and related services for victims of family
violence and their dependent children and to provide education about family violence to communities across the state. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

764,552 656,146 564,870 220,977
64,661 340,000
75,225 53,664 $4,237,519
$81,412 $81,412
$0 $0

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Bureau Administration
Criminal Justice Information Services
Forensic Scientific Services
Regional Investigative Services
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Criminal Justice Coordinating
Council 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 2015 Expenditures
$7,977,919 15,564,477 35,860,588 38,648,490 $98,051,474
87,255,232 0
0 $87,255,232 $185,306,706
43,379,726 42,394,631 $85,774,357 99,532,349 $99,532,349

FY 2016 Expenditures
$8,080,009
18,315,997

FY 2017 Current Budget
$8,328,416
10,919,425

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$8,328,416

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$8,454,698

10,919,425

10,973,102

35,389,787 40,546,366 $102,332,159

36,983,400 43,432,692 $99,663,933

36,983,400 43,432,692 $99,663,933

38,594,956 49,181,670 $107,204,426

87,444,054 0

121,724,244 403,247

121,724,244 403,247

125,961,763 484,659

11,888,619 $99,332,673 $201,664,832

12,393,423 $134,520,914 $234,184,847

12,393,423 $134,520,914 $234,184,847

46,556,890 34,541,606 $81,098,496 120,566,336 $120,566,336

68,577,379 33,846,957 $102,424,336 131,760,511 $131,760,511

68,577,379 33,846,957 $102,424,336 131,760,511 $131,760,511

12,393,423
$138,839,845
$246,044,271
68,577,379 33,846,957 $102,424,336 143,619,935 $143,619,935

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Bureau Administration State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized 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 $11,859,424 $11,859,424 0 0 $0 0 $0 $11,859,424

FY 2018 Recommendation
$143,619,935 $143,619,935
991,500 67,585,879 $68,577,379 33,846,957 $33,846,957 $246,044,271

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$126,282 0 0
$126,282

$8,276,504 12,600
165,594 $8,454,698

$53,677 0
$53,677

$4,664,208 6,308,894
$10,973,102

$1,611,556 0 0
$1,611,556

$36,670,407 1,766,684 157,865
$38,594,956

$5,748,978 0 0
$5,748,978

$45,941,947 1,515,073 1,724,650
$49,181,670

$4,237,519 0 0 0
$4,237,519
$81,412 $81,412
$0 $0

$35,188,787 991,500
64,291,522 25,489,954 $125,961,763
$484,659 $484,659
$12,393,423 $12,393,423

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Department of Juvenile Justice
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) was created by RolesandResponsibilities
Department of Juvenile Justice
the General Assembly in its 1992 session. The Department's role is twofold:
Provide for the supervision, detention, and rehabilitation of juvenile offenders committed to the state's custody or supervision, and
Provide necessary public safety services by appropriately separating youth offenders from the community.
The Department accomplishes its mission through the operation of its four programs: Community Services, Secure Detention, Secure Commitment, and Administration. DJJ provides its services to over 29,000 youth every year and maintains a daily population of about 12,000. Youth who enter into the Department's care include those sentenced to probation and short-term incarceration, or committed to the state's custody as part of a long-term secure confinement plan.
Based on a needs assessment, youth placed in the Department's care receive a variety of rehabilitative services as well as required educational programming. The Department operates as a separate state school district and has received dual accreditation from both the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and Correctional Education Association (CEA) for both its regular and vocational education components. Juvenile offenders participate in many therapeutic and counseling programs that support their transition back into their communities and reduce the risk of future delinquent activity. One of the Department's foremost principles is that of Balanced and Restorative Justice, a set of values that asks that the primary stakeholders in a crime be involved in repairing the harm caused and work to ensure that the community is a stronger place following the incident.
DJJ operates under the guidance of a 15-member board appointed by the Governor.

COMMUNITY SERVICES
This program houses the services provided to youth offenders placed in community settings as a result of directives issued by the Juvenile Court system. A broad continuum of specific programs delivering supervisory and rehabilitative services are provided to these youthful offenders, including specialized residential placements, multi-systemic therapy services, intensive supervision programs, and electronic monitoring. In addition, increased supervision strategies and evidenced based programming have been implemented to address Juvenile Justice Reform requirements. Over 10,000 youth reside in communitybased settings on any given day while in the Department's care.
SECURE DETENTION
All of the state's 19 Regional Youth Detention Centers (RYDCs) are included in the Secure Detention program. RYDC facilities are designed to provide a secure placement for youth awaiting formal adjudication for an offense and those youth sentenced to short-term incarceration of up to 30 days. Approximately 900 youth are housed in secure detention facilities on a daily basis.
SECURE COMMITMENT
The state currently utilizes seven Youth Development Campus (YDC) facilities, which house juvenile offenders committed to the state for a maximum of five years. Approximately 500 youth are housed in secure commitment facilities on a daily basis.
Both RYDC and YDC facilities provide the youths housed therein with a variety of services, including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, counseling, and other therapeutic programs.
AUTHORITY
Title 15 Chapter 11, Title 39 Chapter 3, and Title 49 Chapter 4A, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Juvenile Justice

FY 2018 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Foster Care Title IV-E Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Department of Juvenile Justice
FY 2018 Program Budgets

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

Changes ($10,238,674)
($10,238,674) 0 0
$0 0
$0 ($10,238,674)

FY 2018 Recommendation
$316,765,979 $316,765,979
1,495,178 6,309,027 $7,804,205
340,307 $340,307 $324,910,491

Community Services

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, assist youth in becoming law-abiding citizens and transition youth from secure detention, and provide the following alternative detention options: non-secure detention shelters, housebound detention, emergency shelters, a short-term stay in a residential placement, tracking services, wraparound services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program. Additionally, Community Supervision supervises youth directly in the community according to their risk and need levels, provides transitional and treatment services to those youth either directly or by brokering or making appropriate referrals for services, and provides agency-wide services, including intake, court services, and case management.

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Increase funds to provide a 20% pay increase for law enforcement officers.

4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
5. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

Total Change

$803,893
36,119 1,119,892
422,198
(17,419) $2,364,683

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective
July 1, 2017. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Increase funds to provide a 20% pay increase for law enforcement officers.
4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
5. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change
Other Changes 6. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.
Total Change

$239,270
10,668 318,380 124,702
(5,145) $687,875
Yes $0

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Department of Juvenile Justice
FY 2018 Program Budgets

Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Increase funds to provide a 20% pay increase for law enforcement officers.

4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
5. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

6. Transfer funds to the Department of Corrections' Health program for the addition of medical personnel, pharmacy costs, and administrative costs to the Department of Corrections' physical health contract with Augusta University.
Total Change

Other Changes 7. Provide differentiated pay for newly certified math and science teachers.

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

5. Provide funds for the new Wilkes RYDC to reflect a November opening date.

6. Provide additional funds to annualize expenditures of the Terrell RYDC facility opened in October 2016 and to address the Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO) salary differential as provided by HB 751 (2016 Session).
7. Transfer funds to the Department of Corrections' Health program for the addition of medical personnel, pharmacy costs, and administrative costs to the Department of Corrections' physical health contract with Augusta University.
Total Change

$1,142,591 45,235
256,415 528,769 (21,815) (8,056,496)
($6,105,301) Yes $0
$1,525,291 58,958
689,182 (29,379) 1,899,992 842,609
(12,172,584)
($7,185,931)

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Department of Juvenile Justice

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

Department of Juvenile Justice
Department Financial Summary

FY 2015 Expenditures
$85,715,162 25,626,231 91,398,144
108,459,503 $311,199,040 $311,199,040

FY 2016 Expenditures
$88,020,543 25,910,513 92,420,654
113,285,768 $319,637,478 $319,637,478

FY 2017 Current Budget
$94,868,468 24,082,170 96,209,334
119,989,193 $335,149,165 $335,149,165

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$94,868,468

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$97,233,151

24,082,170

24,770,045

96,623,027

90,104,033

123,951,828

112,803,262

$339,525,493

$324,910,491

$339,525,493

$324,910,491

7,508,465 4,600
958,041 $8,471,106 302,727,934 $302,727,934

7,601,762 0
1,424,042 $9,025,804 310,611,674 $310,611,674

7,804,205 0
340,307 $8,144,512 327,004,653 $327,004,653

7,804,205 0
340,307 $8,144,512 331,380,981 $331,380,981

7,804,205 0
340,307 $8,144,512 316,765,979 $316,765,979

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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 ($10,238,674)
($10,238,674) 0 0
$0 0
$0 ($10,238,674)

FY 2018 Recommendation
$316,765,979 $316,765,979
1,495,178 6,309,027 $7,804,205
340,307 $340,307 $324,910,491

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$2,364,683 0 0 0
$2,364,683

$95,391,548 1,495,178 46,620 299,805
$97,233,151

$687,875 0
$687,875

$24,751,915 18,130
$24,770,045

($6,105,301) 0 0
($6,105,301)

$85,540,853 4,554,231 8,949
$90,104,033

($7,185,931) 0 0
($7,185,931)

$111,081,663 1,708,176 13,423
$112,803,262

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Department of Labor

Department of Labor
Roles and Responsibilities

The mission of the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) RolesandResponsibilities
Department of Labor
is to provide customized workforce solutions through technology, dedicated staff, and collaboration. There are three broad federal program areas administered by the GDOL Employment Services, Labor Market Information, and Unemployment Insurance.
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Employment services help businesses find qualified workers and individuals find jobs. The services also provide businesses, economic development organizations, job seekers and workforce policy-makers with up-to-date, customized workforce data. GDOL provides workforce statistics and employment data by industry and occupation, worker availability, wages and projected employment trends at the state, regional and local levels.
The department also works closely with state, regional, and local economic development organizations to attract new jobs to Georgia, and provides new and expanding businesses with customized recruitment strategies.
GDOL also serves youth through the state child labor initiative, which assists working youth to obtain necessary work permits; informs businesses, schools and parent groups of the relevant child labor laws; and inspects workplaces employing youth to ensure their safety on the job.

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
In administering the Unemployment Insurance program, staff assists employers with state unemployment tax rates and charges, processing tax payments and employment reports, and provides unemployment insurance benefits to qualified individuals who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own.
SERVICE DELIVERY
Employment, reemployment and unemployment insurance services are provided through the department's statewide network of more than 40 career centers and a comprehensive online presence. The career centers work closely with partners to ensure business and individual customers receive services that fully address their workforce needs. Through web access or one-on-one assistance, GDOL delivers quality services to customers in the most efficient and effective manner. Specific groups, including veterans and returning service members, agribusinesses and migrant workers and others receive customized services.
AUTHORITY
Titles 34, 39 and 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. Public Laws, 105-220, 23 USC Chapter 23 and the Social Security Act, as amended.

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FY 2018 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Department of Labor
FY 2018 Program Budgets
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

Changes $216,090 $216,090 0 $0 0 $0 $216,090

FY 2018 Recommendation
$13,508,682 $13,508,682 117,461,857 $117,461,857
1,982,524 $1,982,524 $132,953,063

Department of Labor Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to work with public and private partners in building a world-
class workforce system that contributes to Georgia's economic prosperity. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$39,453
1,453 610
161 $41,677

Labor Market Information Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect, analyze, and publish a wide array of information
about the state's labor market.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Unemployment Insurance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance Georgia's economic strength by collecting
unemployment insurance taxes from Georgia's employers and distributing unemployment benefits to eligible claimants. Recommended Change:
State General Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective
July 1, 2017. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change
Other Changes 5. Utilize existing state funds for the collection of administrative assessments.
Total Change

$66,525 2,450 1,028 271
$70,274
Yes $0

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Department of Labor
FY 2018 Program Budgets
Workforce Solutions Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist employers and job seekers with job matching services
and to promote economic growth and development. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$98,583
3,631 1,524
401 $104,139

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

Department of Labor
Department Financial Summary

FY 2015 Expenditures
$43,733,962

FY 2016 Expenditures
$40,355,190

FY 2017 Current Budget
$33,907,300

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$33,907,300

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$33,948,977

2,251,835 33,939,399 47,137,017 $127,062,213 $127,062,213

2,633,379 37,921,240 58,442,530 $139,352,339 $139,352,339

2,536,639 38,914,033 57,379,001 $132,736,973 $132,736,973

2,536,639 38,914,033 57,379,001 $132,736,973 $132,736,973

2,536,639 38,984,307 57,483,140 $132,953,063 $132,953,063

98,056,008 16,048,899 $114,104,907 12,957,306 $12,957,306

114,226,202 11,955,587
$126,181,789 13,170,550
$13,170,550

117,461,857 1,982,524
$119,444,381 13,292,592
$13,292,592

117,461,857 1,982,524
$119,444,381 13,292,592
$13,292,592

117,461,857 1,982,524
$119,444,381 13,508,682
$13,508,682

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Department of Labor

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Department of Labor Administration State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Labor Market Information Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Unemployment Insurance State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Workforce Solutions State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

Department of Labor
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 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 $216,090 $216,090 0 $0 0 $0 $216,090

FY 2018 Recommendation
$13,508,682 $13,508,682 117,461,857 $117,461,857
1,982,524 $1,982,524 $132,953,063

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$41,677 0 0
$41,677

$1,723,827 31,312,292
912,858 $33,948,977

$0

$2,536,639

$0

$2,536,639

$70,274 0
$70,274

$4,385,121 34,599,186 $38,984,307

$104,139 0 0
$104,139

$7,399,734 49,013,740
1,069,666 $57,483,140

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Department of Law
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Law, headed by the Attorney RolesandResponsibilities
Department of Law
General, provides legal representation and advice to the departments, officials, and employees of the executive branch of state government. The Attorney General is a constitutional officer elected to a four-year term in the same general election as the Governor.
The Department of Law represents the state in any civil and criminal case to which the state is a party, in all capital felony actions before the Georgia Supreme Court, and in all actions before the Supreme Court of the United States.
As the chief legal officer of the state and the legal advisor to the executive branch of state government, it is the duty of the Attorney General to provide opinions on any question of law involving the interests of the state or duties of any department. It is also the responsibility of the Attorney General to prepare and review contracts and other legal documents in which the state is interested and to draft proposed legislation or rules and regulations for state departments.
The Attorney General, as head of the Department of Law and chief legal officer of the state, is authorized to institute and conduct investigations at any time into the affairs of the state and its departments and agencies or the official

conduct of any state official or employee, as well as the affairs of any person, firm, or corporation for violations in their dealings with the state. The Attorney General is also vested with complete and exclusive authority and jurisdiction in all matters of law relating to state authorities.
The Department of Law is organized into seven legal divisions and an operations division, all of which are headed by the Attorney General. The specialized legal divisions Regulated Industries and Professions, Commercial Transactions and Litigation, Criminal Justice, General Litigation, Government Services and Employment, Consumer Protection, and Medicaid Fraud Control provide a full range of legal services to state departments, agencies, authorities, boards, bureaus, commissions, and institutions. These Executive Branch entities reimburse the department for the litigation expenses incurred, such as court costs, witness fees, filing costs, and reporting costs. In addition, the Special Prosecutions Unit carries out the prosecutorial functions vested in the Department of Law and the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit investigates and prosecutes Medicaid fraud.
AUTHORITY
Title 45, Chapter 15, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Law

FY 2018 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Department of Law
FY 2018 Program Budgets
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

Changes $1,005,462 $1,005,462 0 $0 0 $0 $1,005,462

FY 2018 Recommendation
$32,060,570 $32,060,570
3,597,990 $3,597,990 37,256,814 $37,256,814 $72,915,374

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:

State General Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective
July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

5. Increase funds for one paralegal/administrative position.

6. Increase funds to continue a fellowship program to recruit top talent for the agency.

Total Change

Other Changes 7. Utilize existing funds of $75,000 for E-Discovery platform.

Total Change

$618,412
22,776 (23,281)
7,386 65,166 293,000 $983,459
Yes $0

Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and
prosecution of providers of health services and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$21,631
797 (1,230)
805 $22,003

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Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Department of Law Medicaid Fraud Control Unit SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Department of Law
Department Financial Summary

FY 2015 Expenditures
$63,379,046
4,841,255
$68,220,301
$68,220,301

FY 2016 Expenditures
$89,009,655
4,723,848
$93,733,503
$93,733,503

FY 2017 Current Budget
$66,969,400
4,940,512
$71,909,912
$71,909,912

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$66,969,400

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$67,952,859

4,940,512

4,962,515

$71,909,912

$72,915,374

$71,909,912

$72,915,374

3,585,847 43,475,603 $47,061,450 21,158,851 $21,158,851

3,518,605 63,377,673 $66,896,278 26,837,225 $26,837,225

3,597,990 37,256,814 $40,854,804 31,055,108 $31,055,108

3,597,990 37,256,814 $40,854,804 31,055,108 $31,055,108

3,597,990 37,256,814 $40,854,804 32,060,570 $32,060,570

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Department of Law

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Department of Law State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Medicaid Fraud Control Unit State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

Department of Law
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 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 $1,005,462 $1,005,462 0 $0 0 $0 $1,005,462

FY 2018 Recommendation
$32,060,570 $32,060,570
3,597,990 $3,597,990 37,256,814 $37,256,814 $72,915,374

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$983,459 0
$983,459

$30,698,156 37,254,703
$67,952,859

$22,003 0 0
$22,003

$1,362,414 3,597,990 2,111
$4,962,515

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Department of Natural Resources
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Natural Resources provides natural RolesandResponsibilities
Department of Natural Resources
resource development, management, and protection services to Georgia's citizens and local governments. These services include the operation of state parks and historic sites; management and protection of wildlife and coastal resources; enforcement of wildlife, boating safety, and environmental laws; promotion of and assistance with pollution prevention; and protection and management of the state's water, air, and land resources in accordance with various state and federal laws.
COASTAL RESOURCES
The primary objectives of this program are to ensure the optimum commercial and recreational utilization of Georgia's marine fisheries resources over the long term for the benefit of all Georgians. This program protects Georgia's vast tidal marshes and sand sharing systems. These objectives are accomplished through research, surveys, and habitat enhancement.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
This program is largely a regulatory body whose main objective is to enforce state laws, federal laws, and rules and regulations regarding water quality, water supply, air quality, solid waste, and hazardous waste. These objectives are accomplished through a permitting process coupled with monitoring, inspection, and investigation and enforcement activities. The program also manages the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund and the Solid Waste Trust Fund, which provide remediation cleanups to potentially dangerous waste sites.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
This program provides historic preservation services and assistance to governmental agencies, private organizations, and individuals. Duties include proposing properties for nomination to both the National and the Georgia Register of Historic Places; providing grants to support state and local preservation projects; and offering technical assistance on tax incentives, archaeological matters, and other preservation programs.
PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC SITES
This program provides recreational opportunities to the citizens of Georgia through the development and operation of 48 parks and 15 historic sites, which attract over 10 million visitors per year. The program manages over 86,000 acres with such amenities as campgrounds, cottages, lodges, swimming pools, group camps, and golf courses.

WILDLIFE RESOURCES
Lands and freshwater habitats are managed by Wildlife Resources for public hunting, fishing, other wildlife-based recreation, and for educational purposes. This program also promotes the conservation and wise use of game and nongame wildlife resources. The program manages public fishing areas, wildlife management areas, and produces fish in state hatcheries.
LAW ENFORCEMENT
The primary objectives of this program are to enforce all state and federal laws and departmental regulations relative to protecting Georgia's wildlife, natural, archaeological, and cultural resources, department properties, boating safety, and litter and waste laws. Law Enforcement also teaches hunter and boater education classes and assists other law enforcement agencies upon request in providing public safety for the citizens and visitors of Georgia.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
The Jekyll Island State Park Authority is responsible for the development and operation of tourist, convention, and recreational areas and facilities on the island.
The Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority is responsible for managing through contract the development and operation of tourist, convention, and recreational areas and facilities on the islands.
The Southwest Georgia Railroad Excursion Authority is an economic development initiative that seeks to bring tourists through historic middle Georgia via scenic rail.
The Stone Mountain Memorial Association is responsible for managing through contract the operation of tourist engagement, as well as the management of convention and recreational areas and various other facilities at the mountain.
The North Georgia Mountain Authority provides oversight of various lodges and golf courses in the State of Georgia.
AUTHORITY
Titles 8, 12, 16, 27, 31, 43, 44, 46 and 52, Official Code of Georgia Annotated and Public Laws 92-500, 93-523, 88-206, 94-580.

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Department of Natural Resources
FY 2018 Program Budgets

FY 2018 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and
Construction Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 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

Changes $4,648,483 $4,648,483 0

FY 2018 Recommendation
$110,451,448
$110,451,448
8,811,025

0 $0
0 $0 $4,648,483

63,833,457 $72,644,482
96,909,071 $96,909,071 $280,005,001

Coastal Resources

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

Total Change

$29,686
1,160 (572)
(294) $29,980

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the
department. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$109,562
4,280 (2,112)
(1,087) $110,643

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Department of Natural Resources
FY 2018 Program Budgets

Environmental Protection

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

State General Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective
July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

Total Change

Other Changes 5. Utilize other funds to retain criminal investigators ($15,156).

6. Utilize existing funds of $1,560,000 for water-related studies and regional plan updates.

7. Utilize existing funds of $810,692 for the agricultural water metering initiative.

8. Utilize existing funds of $239,308 for three positions to implement new coal combustion rules and regulations.
Total Change

Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. No change. Total Change

$308,939 12,069 (5,956) (3,065)
$311,987 Yes Yes Yes Yes $0
$0 $0

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Department of Natural Resources
FY 2018 Program Budgets

Historic Preservation

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, protect, and preserve Georgia's historical sites by administering historic preservation grants, by cataloging all historic resources statewide, by providing research and planning required to list a site on the state and national historic registries, by working with building owners to ensure that renovation plans comply with historic preservation standards, and by executing and sponsoring archaeological research.

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

5. Transfer funds for the Georgia Council on American Indian Concerns from the Office of the Governor.

Total Change

Law Enforcement

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce all state and federal laws and departmental regulations relative to protecting Georgia's wildlife, natural, 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Provide funds for an increase in employer special contribution rates for the Employees' Retirement System.
4. Increase funds to provide a 20% pay increase for law enforcement officers.

5. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
6. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

Total Change

Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage, operate, market, and maintain the state's golf
courses, parks, lodges, conference centers, and historic sites. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
5. Eliminate one-time funds for raising sunken vessels causing navigational hazards in Lake Lanier.
6. Eliminate funds for the Georgia Civil War Commission.
Total Change

State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2018

$20,672 808
(398) (205) 15,000 $35,877
$20,605 10,710
199,329 3,537,656
(5,284) (2,719) $3,760,297
$142,204 5,556
(2,741) (1,411) (25,000) (25,000) $93,608
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Department of Natural Resources
FY 2018 Program Budgets

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

Total Change

$70,000 $70,000
$233,783 9,133
(4,506) (2,319) $236,091

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Department of Natural Resources

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

Department of Natural Resources
Department Financial Summary

FY 2015 Expenditures
$7,573,129 11,462,715 124,094,497
3,907,641 2,739,957 21,365,596 46,103,513

FY 2016 Expenditures
$7,323,930 11,925,167 109,460,553
3,373,859 2,604,995 22,417,970 52,469,920

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

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$7,354,450

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$7,384,430

12,158,587

12,269,230

126,551,551

126,863,538

4,027,423

4,027,423

2,738,045

2,773,922

22,117,749

25,878,046

50,648,768

50,742,376

1,692,459 62,535,724 $281,475,231 $281,475,231

2,530,376 73,592,234 $285,699,004 $285,699,004

2,720,775 47,039,170 $275,356,518 $275,356,518

2,720,775 47,039,170 $275,356,518 $275,356,518

2,790,775 47,275,261 $280,005,001 $280,005,001

86,413,631 96,316,172
1,615,217 $184,345,020
97,130,211 $97,130,211

81,702,764 102,461,625
1,790,413 $185,954,802
99,744,202 $99,744,202

72,644,482 96,909,071
0 $169,553,553
105,802,965 $105,802,965

72,644,482 96,909,071
0 $169,553,553
105,802,965 $105,802,965

72,644,482 96,909,071
0 $169,553,553
110,451,448 $110,451,448

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Department of Natural Resources
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and
Construction Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Coastal Resources State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Departmental Administration State General Funds 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 $4,648,483 $4,648,483 0

FY 2018 Recommendation
$110,451,448
$110,451,448
8,811,025

0 $0
0 $0 $4,648,483

63,833,457 $72,644,482
96,909,071 $96,909,071 $280,005,001

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$29,980 0 0
$29,980

$2,221,884 5,054,621 107,925
$7,384,430

$110,643 0
$110,643

$12,230,165 39,065
$12,269,230

$311,987 0
0 0 $311,987

$30,819,868 8,799,418
31,450,397 55,793,855 $126,863,538

$0

$4,027,423

$0

$4,027,423

$35,877 0
0 $35,877

$1,753,135 11,607
1,009,180 $2,773,922

$3,760,297 0 0
$3,760,297

$22,873,096 3,001,293 3,657
$25,878,046

$93,608 0 0
$93,608

$15,146,556 3,204,029
32,391,791 $50,742,376

$70,000

$2,790,775

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Department of Natural Resources

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 $70,000

FY 2018 Recommendation
$2,790,775

$236,091 0 0
$236,091

$18,588,546 20,113,937 8,572,778
$47,275,261

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State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Roles and Responsibilities

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles is comprised of RolesandResponsibilities
State Board of Pardons and Paroles
five members appointed by the Governor and empowered to grant, deny, condition, and revoke executive clemency. The board reviews the sentences of all inmates to determine what degree of executive clemency may be warranted, directs the clemency action, and monitors the progress of all offenders who have been paroled or conditionally released from prison until the completion of their sentences.
AGENCY OPERATIONS
In order to accomplish its mission, the agency has identified two core budgetary programs:
Clemency: Making informed parole decisions and administering the parole violation, commutation, and interstate compact processes.
Victim Services: Ensuring crime victims have a voice in the criminal justice process.
The agency has re-engineered its entire organization to ensure that business processes, strategic objectives, performance measures, programs, and budget are all aligned with the core mission. The organizational structure of the agency also reflects the core businesses and mission of the agency.

The Field Services Division is responsible for the warrants, violations and interstate compact processes for all Georgia parolees. The warrants and violations unit administers the parole violations process. This includes the review and recommended action in response to delinquent reports submitted by community supervision officers and issuance of Board warrants. The interstate compact unit is responsible for conducting extradition activities, referral and placement of offenders in community-based programming, conducting preliminary and probable cause hearings, facilitating all final parole revocation hearings, and managing the interstate compact process for all Georgia parolees.
The Georgia Office of Victim Services (OVS) makes up the Victim Services program, providing opportunities for victims to communicate the impact of offender actions at all stages of the criminal justice process by coordinating services for the Department of Corrections, the Department of Community Supervision, and the Parole Board. OVS provides systems for victims to obtain information regarding the custody status of inmates and notification upon release of the offender, as well as opportunities for face-to-face contact with the Board via Victim Visitor's Day.

The Clemency Decisions program consists of the Clemency and Field Services Divisions. The Clemency Division gathers information and prepares cases for the Board Members to make informed parole decisions. This includes a thorough review of criminal history, circumstances of the offense, recommendation of time to serve based on scientific parole guidelines, and validated risk assessments. The unit compiles, reviews, processes, and presents for consideration all requests for restoration of civil, political, and firearms rights and pardons of all types.

The Board Administration program is composed of support services units that conduct the internal operations of the agency including fiscal management, staff training, human resources, quality assurance audits, and internal affairs.
AUTHORITY
State Constitution, Article Four, Section Two.

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State Board of Pardons and Paroles

FY 2018 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Total Funds

State Board of Pardons and Paroles
FY 2018 Program Budgets

FY 2017 Current Budget
$16,452,212 $16,452,212
806,050 $806,050 $17,258,262

Changes $1,127,493 $1,127,493 (806,050) ($806,050) $321,443

FY 2018 Recommendation
$17,579,705 $17,579,705
0 $0 $17,579,705

Board Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.
Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$16,351
477 5,577
(62) $22,343

Clemency Decisions

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Board in exercising its constitutional authority over executive clemency. This includes setting tentative parole dates for offenders in the correctional system and all aspects of parole status of offenders in the community including warrants, violations, commutations, and revocations. The Board coordinates all interstate compact release matters regarding the acceptance and placement of parolees into and from the State of Georgia and administers the pardon process by reviewing all applications and granting or denying these applications based on specific criteria.

Recommended Change:

State General Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective
July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Provide additional funds to retain criminal investigators.

4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
5. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

6. Provide funds for two additional hearing examiner positions.

Total Change

Other Changes 7. 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

$192,042 9,648
622,239 112,855 (1,252) 156,440 $1,091,972
Yes $0

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State Board of Pardons and Paroles
FY 2018 Program Budgets

Victim Services

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide notification to victims of changes in offender status or placement through the Victim Information Program, to conduct outreach and information gathering from victims during clemency proceedings, to host victim and visitor days, and act as a liaison for victims to the state corrections system.

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

Total Change

$9,594
285 3,336
(37) $13,178

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State Board of Pardons and Paroles

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Board Administration Clemency Decisions Parole Supervision Victim Services SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Department Financial Summary

FY 2015 Expenditures
$4,926,426 12,172,472 38,587,213
493,320 $56,179,431 $56,179,431

FY 2016 Expenditures
$1,196,623 12,210,764 31,844,763
530,790 $45,782,940 $45,782,940

FY 2017 Current Budget
$1,092,352 15,674,393
0 491,517 $17,258,262 $17,258,262

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$1,092,352

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$1,114,695

14,868,343

15,960,315

0

0

491,517

504,695

$16,452,212

$17,579,705

$16,452,212

$17,579,705

388,754 2,524,847 $2,913,601 53,265,830 $53,265,830

142,982 1,058,322 $1,201,304 44,581,636 $44,581,636

806,050 0
$806,050 16,452,212 $16,452,212

0 0 $0 16,452,212 $16,452,212

0 0 $0 17,579,705 $17,579,705

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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 $1,127,493 $1,127,493 (806,050) ($806,050) $321,443

FY 2018 Recommendation
$17,579,705 $17,579,705
0 $0 $17,579,705

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$22,343 $22,343

$1,114,695 $1,114,695

$1,091,972 (806,050) $285,922

$15,960,315 0
$15,960,315

$13,178 $13,178

$504,695 $504,695

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State Properties Commission

State Properties Commission
Roles and Responsibilities

The State Properties Commission (SPC) is the real estate RolesandResponsibilities
State Properties Commission
portfolio manager for the state and is responsible for the acquisition and disposition of all state-owned real property or real property interests with the exception of the Board of Regents and Department of Transportation.
SPC assists state entities in the location of cost effective and operationally efficient work space in state-owned facilities or commercially leased space in accordance with space standards adopted by the Commission.
SPC provides management and oversight for the State's leased property portfolio. Services offered range from locating and procuring new lease locations to renewing to renegotiating existing agreements in both state and commercially owned facilities. The Building, Land, and Lease Inventory of Property (BLLIP) database currently reflects approximately 15,000 state-owned buildings, 2,000 state leases, and one million acres of state-owned and leased land.

ATTACHED AGENCIES
The Georgia Building Authority (GBA) owns and operates buildings and various facilities located in the Capitol Hill complex, including the Georgia State Capitol and the Governor's Mansion.
GBA has a portfolio of numerous buildings, parking facilities, parks and plazas, warehouse complexes, and confederate cemeteries. Services provided by GBA include maintenance, renovations, landscaping, housekeeping, event scheduling, food service, parking, and building access services.
AUTHORITY
Title 50-16, Official Code of Georgia Annotated; Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph VII, the Constitution of the State of Georgia.

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FY 2018 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

State Properties Commission
FY 2018 Program Budgets

FY 2017 Current Budget
1,980,000
$1,980,000 $1,980,000

Changes 0
$0 $0

FY 2018 Recommendation
1,980,000
$1,980,000 $1,980,000

State Properties Commission

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain long-term plans for state buildings and land; to compile an accessible database of state-owned and leased real property with information about utilization, demand management, and space standards; and to negotiate better rates in the leasing market and property acquisitions and dispositions.

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Payments to Georgia Building Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide maintenance, repairs, and preparatory work on
property owned by the Georgia Building Authority.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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State Properties Commission

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

State Properties Commission
Department Financial Summary

FY 2015 Expenditures
$1,815,651
$1,815,651
$1,815,651

FY 2016 Expenditures
$1,827,657
$1,827,657
$1,827,657

FY 2017 Current Budget
$1,980,000
$1,980,000
$1,980,000

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$1,980,000

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$1,980,000

$1,980,000

$1,980,000

$1,980,000

$1,980,000

1,815,651 $1,815,651
$0

1,827,657 $1,827,657
$0

1,980,000 $1,980,000
$0

1,980,000 $1,980,000
$0

1,980,000 $1,980,000
$0

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Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
State Properties Commission Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

State Properties Commission
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 2017 Current Budget
1,980,000 $1,980,000 $1,980,000
FY 2017 Current Budget
$1,980,000 $1,980,000

Changes 0
$0 $0

FY 2018 Recommendation
1,980,000
$1,980,000 $1,980,000

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$0

$1,980,000

$0

$1,980,000

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Georgia Public Defender Council

Georgia Public Defender Council
Roles and Responsibilities

The Georgia Public Defender Council (GPDC) is RolesandResponsibilities
Georgia Public Defender Council
responsible for assuring that adequate and effective legal representation is provided, independently of political consideration or private interests, to indigent persons who are entitled to representation. This legal representation is consistent with the guarantees of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, the Constitution of the United States, and the mandates of the Georgia Indigent Defense Act of 2003. The GPDC provides such legal services in a cost-efficient manner, and conducts that representation in such a way that the criminal justice system operates effectively to achieve justice.
The GPDC serves as administrative support for the 43 circuit public defender offices throughout the State through two programs Public Defender Council and Public Defenders. The Council program ensures that Georgia's indigent defense team has the guidance and support necessary to provide effective and zealous client representation. It does so by providing training and professional development for the attorneys and other staff involved in defending indigent clients, representing the interests of defense attorneys throughout the State, and providing administrative assistance to circuit public

defenders and to the Conflict Division as needed. In addition, the Council program includes the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender, which provides direct and cocounsel representation, assistance, and resources to indigent persons in death penalty cases and appeals, and the Office of the Mental Health Advocate, which represents indigent persons found not guilty by reason of insanity or mentally incompetent to stand trial.
The Public Defenders program consists of each of the 43 circuit public defenders and their offices, along with providing payments to the six opt-out circuits. In partnership with the counties, these circuit public defender offices represent indigent adults and juveniles in a variety of statutorily-specified proceedings. Within the Public Defenders program, the Conflicts Division is responsible for ensuring that legal representation is provided where a conflict of interest exists within the local circuit public defender office.
AUTHORITY
Title 17, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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FY 2018 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Georgia Public Defender Council
FY 2018 Program Budgets

FY 2017 Current Budget
$51,899,327 $51,899,327
68,300 $68,300 33,340,000 $33,340,000 $85,307,627

Changes $5,141,804 $5,141,804 0 $0 0 $0 $5,141,804

FY 2018 Recommendation
$57,041,131 $57,041,131
68,300 $68,300 33,340,000 $33,340,000 $90,449,431

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$128,448
4,731 5,262
(1,271) $137,170

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

5. Increase funds to provide for contracted attorneys to ensure geographical coverage and capacity for conflict cases.
6. Increase funds to reflect an accountability court supplement for circuit public defenders for four newly established accountability courts in the following circuits: South Georgia, Lookout Mountain, Oconee and Tifton.
7. Provide funds to begin phase one of a three-year project to electronically store case files at all circuit offices.
Total Change

$716,859 26,401 29,368 (7,093)
3,000,000 39,099
1,200,000 $5,004,634

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Georgia Public Defender Council

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Public Defender Council Public Defenders SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Georgia Public Defender Council
Department Financial Summary

FY 2015 Expenditures
$9,044,541
69,342,873
$78,387,414
$78,387,414

FY 2016 Expenditures
$8,923,796
74,433,950
$83,357,746
$83,357,746

FY 2017 Current Budget
$9,413,059
75,894,568
$85,307,627
$85,307,627

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$9,413,059

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$9,550,229

78,894,568

80,899,202

$88,307,627

$90,449,431

$88,307,627

$90,449,431

31,431 31,410,445 $31,441,876 46,945,538 $46,945,538

50,183 32,003,896 $32,054,079 51,303,667 $51,303,667

68,300 33,340,000 $33,408,300 51,899,327 $51,899,327

68,300 33,340,000 $33,408,300 54,899,327 $54,899,327

68,300 33,340,000 $33,408,300 57,041,131 $57,041,131

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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 $5,141,804 $5,141,804 0 $0 0 $0 $5,141,804

FY 2018 Recommendation
$57,041,131 $57,041,131
68,300 $68,300 33,340,000 $33,340,000 $90,449,431

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$137,170 0 0
$137,170

$7,641,929 68,300
1,840,000 $9,550,229

$5,004,634 0
$5,004,634

$49,399,202 31,500,000
$80,899,202

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Department of Public Health

Department of Public Health
Roles and Responsibilities

In 2009, HB 228 restructured the state's health and RolesandResponsibilities
Department of Public Health
human services agencies. The Division of Public Health was transferred from the Department of Human Resources to the Department of Community Health (DCH). In 2011, HB 214 transitioned the Division of Public Health and the Office of Health Improvement from DCH to a newly created Department of Public Health (DPH). DPH has a nine-person board appointed by the Governor.
DPH has three major functions; the first function of DPH is to diagnose, investigate, and monitor any diseases, injuries, and health conditions that may have an adverse effect upon Georgia's communities and people. The second major function of DPH is to ensure the health and safety of Georgia's citizens by providing health protective services, including emergency preparedness. The third and final function of DPH is to establish and implement sound public health policy.

environmental hazards, and providing disease control and prevention services.
HEALTH PROMOTION
Health Promotion includes Maternal and Child Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, the Georgia Volunteer Health Care Program, and the Office of Health Equity. These programs improve the health of Georgians by promoting healthy lifestyles, expanding access to low cost healthcare for uninsured individuals, and working to reduce health inequities throughout the state.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
The Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission works to improve the quality of life of Georgians with traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries by distributing grant funds.

HEALTH PROTECTION
Health Protection includes Emergency Preparedness, Epidemiology, Environmental Health, and Infectious Disease and Immunization programs. These programs are responsible for ensuring conditions that protect the health and well-being of Georgia's citizens by preparing for and responding to disasters, conducting surveillance and outbreak investigations, detecting and preventing

The Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission distributes funds appropriated for trauma system improvement, and works to stabilize and strengthen the state's trauma care system.
AUTHORITY
Title 31, Official Code of Georgia Annotated. See also OCGA Titles 12-5-4, 15-21-143, 17-18-1, 19-15-4, 24-9-40, 264-192, 43 10A-7, 43-34, and 50-18-72(c)(2).

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Department of Public Health
FY 2018 Program Budgets

FY 2018 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund TOTAL STATE FUNDS Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Medical Assistance Program Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 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

Changes $11,612,830 0 0 $11,612,830 0 0 0 0 0 $0 0 $0 $11,612,830

FY 2018 Recommendation
$257,067,807 13,717,860 1,325,935
$272,111,602 16,864,606 246,842 2,403,579 10,404,529
367,328,219 $397,247,775
14,007,059 $14,007,059 $683,366,436

Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote the health and
well-being of Georgians. Activities include preventing teenage pregnancies, tobacco use prevention, cancer screening and prevention, and family planning services. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
5. Replace federal funds to continue providing women's health services.
Total Change

$23,250
864 3,636
172 651,897 $679,819

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

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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Department of Public Health
FY 2018 Program Budgets
Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$461,789 17,154 72,216 3,409
$554,568
$34,462 1,280 5,389 254
$41,385
$30,446 1,131 4,761 225
$36,563

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FY 2018 Program Budgets
Immunization Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment,
vaccines, and technical assistance. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change
Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to avoid unnecessary health problems in later life by providing
comprehensive health services to infants and children. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change
Infant and Child Health Promotion Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote health and
nutrition for infants and children. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$8,204 305
1,283 61
$9,853
$18,280 679
2,859 135
$21,953
$49,696 1,846 7,772 367
$59,681

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Department of Public Health
FY 2018 Program Budgets
Infectious Disease Control Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure quality prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS,
sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change
Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to detect and prevent environmental hazards, as well as
providing inspection and enforcement of health regulations for food service establishments, sewage management facilities, and swimming pools. Recommended Change: 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 5. Provide a 5% increase for recruitment and retention of environmental health personnel. Total Change
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. Total Change
Public Health Formula Grants to Counties Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide general grant-in-aid to county boards of health
delivering local public health services. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Increase funds for telehealth infrastructure. 4. Provide funds for the Fulton County Board of Health per HB 885 (2016 Session).
Total Change

$167,037 6,205
26,122 1,233
$200,597
$50,144 1,863 7,842 370
1,496,531 $1,556,750
$0 $0
$4,978,124 186,644
2,234,450 978,865
$8,378,083

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FY 2018 Program Budgets

Vital Records Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and provide to the public in a timely
manner vital records and associated documents. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

Total Change

$57,184 2,124 8,942 422
$68,672
$0 $0
$4,663 172 71
$4,906

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Department of Public Health

Department of Public Health
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Adolescent and Adult Health
Promotion Adult Essential Health
Treatment Services Departmental Administration
Emergency Preparedness/ Trauma System Improvement
Epidemiology
Immunization
Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services
Infant and Child Health Promotion
Infectious Disease Control
Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control
Office for Children and Families
Public Health Formula Grants to Counties
Vital Records
SUBTOTAL
(Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Brain and Spinal Injury Trust
Fund Georgia Trauma Care Network
Commission SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED
AGENCIES) Total Funds
Less: Federal Funds
Other Funds
Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL
Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund
State General Funds
Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Expenditures
$33,130,051 7,202,444
36,384,523 26,770,896
13,823,076 21,057,020 44,535,546 286,797,736 102,947,826
5,184,154 0
94,847,700 5,511,069
$678,192,041
1,939,436 16,317,076 $18,256,512 $696,448,553
364,709,833 99,282,000 173,951
$464,165,784 1,765,485
216,852,211 13,665,073
$232,282,769

FY 2016 Expenditures
$31,323,736

FY 2017 Current Budget
$33,637,277

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$34,289,174

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$34,317,096

7,190,060

6,913,249

6,913,249

6,913,249

38,855,916 40,770,517

35,012,707 26,448,431

35,012,707 26,448,431

35,567,275 26,489,816

14,693,037 17,212,383 48,246,978
283,290,543
155,465,522 5,495,908
0 101,051,397
6,495,684 $750,091,681

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

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 $654,694,223

11,551,654 9,264,645
50,817,958
276,669,742
80,070,641 6,429,050
827,428 121,799,551
4,932,145 $665,650,250

1,346,299 16,368,523 $17,714,822 $767,806,503

1,325,935 16,385,345 $17,711,280 $671,753,606

1,325,935 16,385,345 $17,711,280 $672,405,503

447,393,475 79,811,364 304,074
$527,508,913 1,042,225
225,567,110 13,688,255
$240,297,590

397,247,775 14,007,059 0
$411,254,834 1,325,935
245,454,977 13,717,860
$260,498,772

397,247,775 14,007,059 0
$411,254,834 1,325,935
246,106,874 13,717,860
$261,150,669

1,325,935
16,390,251
$17,716,186
$683,366,436
397,247,775 14,007,059 0
$411,254,834 1,325,935
257,067,807 13,717,860
$272,111,602

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Department of Public Health
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund TOTAL STATE FUNDS Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Medical Assistance Program Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Adult Essential Health Treatment Services 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 $11,612,830 0 0 $11,612,830 0 0 0 0 0 $0 0 $0 $11,612,830

FY 2018 Recommendation
$257,067,807 13,717,860 1,325,935
$272,111,602 16,864,606 246,842 2,403,579 10,404,529
367,328,219 $397,247,775
14,007,059 $14,007,059 $683,366,436

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$679,819 0 0 0 0 0 0
$679,819

$7,247,136 6,857,179 516,828 149,000
10,404,529 8,397,424 745,000
$34,317,096

$0

$6,613,249

0

300,000

$0

$6,913,249

$554,568 0 0 0 0
$554,568

$22,987,107 131,795
1,266,938 7,045,918 4,135,517 $35,567,275

$41,385 0 0 0 0
$41,385

$2,642,367 350,000 200,000
23,125,473 171,976
$26,489,816

$36,563 0 0 0

$4,661,518 115,637 196,750
6,552,593

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Department of Public Health

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
$36,563

FY 2018 Recommendation
25,156
$11,551,654

$9,853 0 0
$9,853

$2,553,457 2,061,486 4,649,702
$9,264,645

$21,953 0 0 0 0 0
$21,953

$23,116,794 8,605,171 246,842 132,509
15,097,664 3,618,978
$50,817,958

$59,681 0 0 0
$59,681

$12,953,909 7,392,607
256,236,639 86,587
$276,669,742

$200,597 0 0
$200,597

$32,129,971 47,927,661 13,009
$80,070,641

$1,556,750 0 0 0
$1,556,750

$5,356,853 158,382 352,681 561,134
$6,429,050

$0

$827,428

$0

$827,428

$8,378,083 $8,378,083

$121,799,551 $121,799,551

$68,672 0
$68,672

$4,401,465 530,680
$4,932,145

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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

FY 2018 Recommendation

$0 $0
$4,906 $4,906

$1,325,935 $1,325,935
$16,390,251 $16,390,251

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Department of Public Safety

Department of Public Safety
Roles and Responsibilities

The Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) includes RolesandResponsibilities
Department of Public Safety
the Uniform Division of the Georgia State Patrol (GSP). Its responsibilities include patrolling public roads and highways and investigating traffic accidents within the State of Georgia, thereby safeguarding the lives and property of the public. The Department's troopers work to reduce accidents and injuries by enforcing traffic laws, encouraging seat belt use, and targeting drivers under the influence of drugs and alcohol. In addition, the Department provides law enforcement assistance to other local and state agencies of the criminal justice community in areas such as specialty units, fugitive apprehension, and Homeland Security.
The Department's other responsibilities include providing for the personal security of the Governor and First Lady, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House, and the Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, as well as the overall safety of employees, visitors, and facilities present on the Capitol Hill Area. DPS also houses the Motor Carrier Compliance Division which is responsible for enforcing Georgia's commercial vehicle size, safety, and weight regulations, High Occupancy Vehicles (HOV) Lane restrictions, and conducting school bus safety inspections.
In an effort to provide the services to the state and public as directed by the Governor, the Department of Public Safety has several unique units that contribute to the overall mission. These units include the following:
Field Operations Implied Consent Executive Security Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team Special Investigations Division Training Aviation Criminal Interdiction Unit

Special Weapons and Tactics Capitol Police Motor Carrier Compliance Division Administration
ATTACHED AGENCIES
The Georgia Public Safety Training Center provides instruction and support services for the training of state and local law enforcement officers, firefighters, correctional officers, and emergency personnel.
The Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council is responsible for establishing uniform standards for the employment and training of firefighters. Additionally, the Council establishes curriculum requirements and approves schools and facilities for the purpose of fire training.
The Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council is responsible for improving law enforcement in the state by enforcing legislatively established standards for the employment and training of peace officers. The citizens of Georgia can be assured the adequate protection of persons and property through the establishment of minimum standards and professionalism developed and supported by law enforcement training.
The Governor's Office of Highway Safety is responsible for the development and administration of statewide highway safety programs. The agency educates the public on traffic safety and facilitates the implementation of programs that reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities on Georgia's roadways.
AUTHORITY
Title 25, 35, and 40, Official Code of Georgia Annotated; Georgia Laws 1980, Acts 875 and 866.

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FY 2018 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Department of Public Safety
FY 2018 Program Budgets

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

Changes $25,063,685 $25,063,685 0 $0 0 $0 $25,063,685

FY 2018 Recommendation
$178,304,932 $178,304,932
27,054,358 $27,054,358
37,050,598 $37,050,598 $242,409,888

Aviation

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Provide funds for an increase in employer special contribution rates for the Employees' Retirement System.
4. Increase funds to provide a 20% pay increase for law enforcement officers.

5. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
6. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

Total Change

$10,160
1,793 23,001
372,431 (2,947)
275 $404,713

Capitol Police Services

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect life and property in the Capitol Square area, enforce traffic regulations around the Capitol, monitor entrances of state buildings, screen packages and personal items of individuals entering state facilities, and provide general security for elected officials, government employees, and visitors to the Capitol.

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to work cooperatively with all levels of government to provide a
safe environment for residents and visitors to our state. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$112,017 5,591

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FY 2018 Program Budgets

3. Provide funds for an increase in employer special contribution rates for the Employees' Retirement System.
4. Increase funds to provide a 20% pay increase for law enforcement officers.
5. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
6. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective
July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Provide funds for an increase in employer special contribution rates for the Employees' Retirement System.
4. Increase funds to provide a 20% pay increase for law enforcement officers.

5. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
6. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

7. Increase funds for technology upgrades.

Total Change

Other Changes 8. Utilize existing funds of $6,192,015 to fund operational costs for three 50 man trooper schools.

Total Change

Motor Carrier Compliance

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide inspection, regulation, and enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well as traffic and criminal laws for commercial motor carriers, limousines, non-consensual tow trucks, household goods movers, all buses, and large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle and High Occupancy Toll lane use restriction enforcement.

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Increase funds to provide a 20% pay increase for law enforcement officers.

4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
5. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

Total Change

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21,416 300,820 (9,189)
858 $431,513
$318,884 69,085
700,540 14,580,572
(113,538) 10,604
416,000 $15,982,147
Yes $0
$85,302 7,071
3,965,951 (11,621) 1,086
$4,047,789
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Department of Public Safety
FY 2018 Program Budgets

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes:

Firefighter Standards and Training Council

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide professionally trained, competent, and ethical firefighters with the proper equipment and facilities to ensure a fire-safe environment for Georgia citizens, and establish professional standards for fire service training including consulting, testing, and certification of Georgia firefighters.

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

Peace Officer Standards and Training Council

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to set standards for the law enforcement community; ensure adequate training at the highest level for all of Georgia's law enforcement officers and public safety professionals; and, certify individuals when all requirements are met. Investigate officers and public safety professionals when an allegation of unethical and/or illegal conduct is made, and sanction these individuals by disciplining officers and public safety professionals when necessary.

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Provide additional funds to retain criminal investigators.

4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
5. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

6. Increase funds for two criminal investigator positions and operating expenses.

7. Provide contract to standardize mandate testing at all academies.

8. Increase funds for one curriculum specialist position.

Total Change

$10,600 390
1,260 86
$12,336
$16,937 624 564 615
$18,740
$30,692 1,516
206,596 21,769 168
189,393 100,000
82,194 $632,328

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Department of Public Safety

Department of Public Safety
FY 2018 Program Budgets
Public Safety Training Center Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop, deliver, and facilitate training that results in
professional and competent public safety services for the people of Georgia. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Increase funds to provide a 20% pay increase for law enforcement officers. 4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 5. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 6. Increase funds for system equipment and software upgrades for online public safety training courses. 7. Increase funds for personal services and operating expenses for 12 Crisis Intervention Training (CIT)
positions. 8. Increase funds for 10 Public Safety Training (PST) Instructor positions for 6 satellite academies. 9. Provide funds for two curriculum developer positions in the Instructional Services Division.
Total Change

$77,299
6,579 1,052,147
(35,550)
(619) 126,952 1,262,323
870,824 174,164 $3,534,119

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Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Aviation Capitol Police Services Departmental Administration Field Offices and Services Motor Carrier Compliance Troop J Specialty Units SUBTOTAL (Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Firefighter Standards and
Training Council Office of Highway Safety Peace Officer Standards and
Training Council Public Safety Training Center SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED
AGENCIES) Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Expenditures
$4,407,483 7,510,444 8,509,753
104,096,843 26,793,103 1,579,075
$152,896,701
568,672
19,249,672 2,600,025
16,662,951 $39,081,320
$191,978,021
24,556,176 30,963,136 $55,519,312 136,458,709 $136,458,709

FY 2016 Expenditures
$4,745,410 7,162,957 8,752,049
118,745,510 34,498,695 0
$173,904,621

FY 2017 Current Budget
$4,183,476 8,143,321 9,058,380
120,053,924 26,087,042 0
$167,526,143

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$4,183,476

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$4,588,189

8,143,321

8,143,321

9,058,380

9,489,893

120,053,924

136,036,071

26,087,042

30,134,831

0

0

$167,526,143

$188,392,305

593,966 16,964,400
3,299,394 19,769,953 $40,627,713 $214,532,334

775,748 23,847,971
2,991,658 22,204,683 $49,820,060 $217,346,203

775,748 23,847,971
2,991,658 22,204,683 $49,820,060 $217,346,203

25,058,868 45,145,027 $70,203,895 144,328,439 $144,328,439

27,054,358 37,050,598 $64,104,956 153,241,247 $153,241,247

27,054,358 37,050,598 $64,104,956 153,241,247 $153,241,247

788,084
23,866,711 3,623,986
25,738,802 $54,017,583
$242,409,888
27,054,358 37,050,598 $64,104,956 178,304,932 $178,304,932

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Department of Public Safety

Department of Public Safety
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Aviation State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Capitol Police Services Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Departmental Administration State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Field Offices and Services State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Motor Carrier Compliance State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Firefighter Standards and Training Council
State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS Office of Highway Safety State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS Peace Officer Standards and Training Council State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 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 $25,063,685 $25,063,685 0 $0 0 $0 $25,063,685

FY 2018 Recommendation
$178,304,932 $178,304,932
27,054,358 $27,054,358
37,050,598 $37,050,598 $242,409,888

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$404,713 0 0
$404,713

$4,478,155 10,034
100,000 $4,588,189

$0

$8,143,321

$0

$8,143,321

$431,513 0 0
$431,513

$9,480,812 5,571 3,510
$9,489,893

$15,982,147 0 0
$15,982,147

$125,545,315 1,888,148 8,602,608
$136,036,071

$4,047,789 0 0
$4,047,789

$15,008,523 3,880,764
11,245,544 $30,134,831

$12,336 $12,336
$18,740 0 0
$18,740
$632,328 $632,328

$788,084 $788,084
$3,524,621 19,689,178
652,912 $23,866,711
$3,623,986 $3,623,986

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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

FY 2018 Recommendation

$3,534,119 0 0
$3,534,119

$15,855,436 1,580,663 8,302,703
$25,738,802

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Public Service Commission

Public Service Commission
Roles and Responsibilities

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is responsible for RolesandResponsibilities
Public Service Commission
regulating public utility companies under its jurisdiction. In carrying out its responsibilities, the Commission promulgates and enforces rules governing regulated companies, assists consumers of regulated companies with questions and problems, and educates the public on consumer rights and responsibilities in the evolving regulatory environment. Above all, the Commission aims to ensure that the best value in electric, natural gas, and telecommunications service is delivered to Georgia consumers and that the level of pipeline safety and utility facility protection practiced in the state remains high.
The PSC is an executive regulatory agency directed by a five-member Constitutional Board. Commissioners are elected through statewide general elections and serve sixyear terms. The agency's staff includes accountants, analysts, engineers, information systems specialists, inspectors, and various administrative personnel who assist the Commissioners in fulfilling their duties. The Commission has three programs: Administration, Facility Protection, and Utilities Regulation.
FACILITY PROTECTION
Through its safety program, the Georgia Public Service Commission protects people, property, and the environment from physical harm from a release of natural gas or other liquid, and averts interruptions of utility service resulting from damage to utility facilities caused by blasting or excavating. The Commission fulfills its responsibilities by enforcing industry compliance with safety rules and regulations and by educating the system operators. By training operators, the Commission ensures that industry personnel understand proper procedures for locating and marking utility facilities before blasting or excavating. The

combination of enforcement and education is highly effective and contributes to the health and security of Georgia.
UTILITIES REGULATION
The goal of utilities regulation is to ensure that electric, natural gas, and telecommunication providers serve the state with affordable rates and quality service.
Even though some segments of the regulated industries have been opened to competition, the PSC remains responsible for monitoring the rates and service standards of electric, telecommunications, and natural gas companies. Additionally, it is the role of the Commission to approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies; monitor utility system, telecommunications network planning, generation planning, and construction, including nuclear construction; arbitrate complaints among competitors; provide consumer protection and education; and certify competitive natural gas and telecommunications providers.
The PSC recognizes that its responsibility to ensure that utility services are reliable and reasonably priced has not changed even as utility markets become more competitive. The Public Service Commission believes that Georgians should continue to have access to high quality utility services, whether those services are priced in a competitive market or through economic regulation.
AUTHORITY
Article 4, Section 1 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia; Titles 40 and 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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FY 2018 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Total Funds

Public Service Commission
FY 2018 Program Budgets

FY 2017 Current Budget
$9,119,823 $9,119,823
1,343,100 $1,343,100 $10,462,923

Changes $164,940 $164,940 0 $0 $164,940

FY 2018 Recommendation
$9,284,763 $9,284,763
1,343,100 $1,343,100 $10,627,863

Commission Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's
goals. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$24,306
895 (215)
293 $25,279

Facility Protection Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce state and federal regulations pertaining to buried
utility facility infrastructure and to promote safety through training and inspections. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$19,603
722 (173)
236 $20,388

Utilities Regulation

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

Total Change

$114,682
4,224 (1,014)
1,381 $119,273

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Public Service Commission

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Commission Administration Facility Protection Utilities Regulation SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Public Service Commission
Department Financial Summary

FY 2015 Expenditures
$1,278,193
2,209,687
6,065,431
$9,553,311
$9,553,311

FY 2016 Expenditures
$1,413,652
2,190,703
6,291,492
$9,895,847
$9,895,847

FY 2017 Current Budget
$1,573,430
2,328,664
6,560,829
$10,462,923
$10,462,923

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$1,573,430

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$1,598,709

2,328,664

2,349,052

6,560,829

6,680,102

$10,462,923

$10,627,863

$10,462,923

$10,627,863

1,314,109 121,753
$1,435,862 8,117,449
$8,117,449

1,284,001 129,390
$1,413,391 8,482,456
$8,482,456

1,343,100 0
$1,343,100 9,119,823
$9,119,823

1,343,100 0
$1,343,100 9,119,823
$9,119,823

1,343,100 0
$1,343,100 9,284,763
$9,284,763

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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 $164,940 $164,940 0 $0 $164,940

FY 2018 Recommendation
$9,284,763 $9,284,763
1,343,100 $1,343,100 $10,627,863

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$25,279 0
$25,279

$1,515,209 83,500
$1,598,709

$20,388 0
$20,388

$1,117,952 1,231,100
$2,349,052

$119,273 0
$119,273

$6,651,602 28,500
$6,680,102

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Board of Regents

Board of Regents
Roles and Responsibilities

The University System of Georgia (USG), through its 29 RolesandResponsibilities
Board of Regents
public colleges and universities, is charged with providing higher education to Georgia residents. USG works to create a more educated Georgia through its core missions of instruction, research, and public service.
INSTRUCTION
USG is comprised of four research universities, four comprehensive universities, 10 state universities, and 11 state colleges.
Access to higher education is critical to the economic development of the state. USG institutions offer doctorate, first professional, masters, baccalaureate, and associate degree programs. USG institutions also offer various oneyear and advanced certificate programs. In Fall 2016, USG enrolled 318,086 students, and in FY 2016 granted 62,545 degrees.
RESEARCH
Research is concentrated at four research universities: the University of Georgia, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University, and Augusta University. Funding for research is derived from the funding formula, federal and private sponsored research, and special state programs, such as the Georgia Tech Research Institute.
Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is a research component of the Georgia Institute of Technology. GTRI uses science and engineering expertise to solve some of the toughest problems facing government and industry across the nation and around the globe.
PUBLIC SERVICE
The University System of Georgia offers direct service to farmers, businesses, industry, and communities through continuing education, public service institutes, and special services and organizations, such as the Enterprise Innovation Institute and Cooperative Extension Service.
The Enterprise Innovation Institute (EII) encourages industrial and economic development by providing an

extension service that meets the technical and informational needs of industry and local development groups. EII also provides support for new technology companies.
The Cooperative Extension Service (CES) assists Georgia farmers through a network of county extension agents who share information and research developed through the Agricultural Experiment Stations. CES also offers useful and practical information to the people of Georgia on subjects related to natural resources, home economics, youth development, rural development, and family support.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
The Board of Regents also oversees the Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS) which provides guidance, consulting services, training, technology services, information, and materials and handles the disbursement of state and federal funds to meet the needs of the public libraries serving local communities throughout the state. There are 63 public library systems that operate 403 public libraries statewide. In addition, GPLS operates the state's library for the blind and physically disabled.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
The Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission (GPTC) provides a nine-station television and 18-station radio network designed to meet the educational, cultural and informational needs of Georgia residents. Additionally, GPTC provides electronically delivered classroom support for all Georgia learners.
The Georgia Military College (GMC) is a liberal arts college located in Milledgeville with six satellite campuses including an online campus, and five additional extension centers across the state. GMC also runs a preparatory school for grades 6-12.
AUTHORITY
Titles 12, 20, 49, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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FY 2018 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Board of Regents
FY 2018 Program Budgets
FY 2017 Current Budget
$2,145,702,074 $2,145,702,074
5,225,009,688 $5,225,009,688 $7,370,711,762

Changes $152,964,404
$152,964,404 0
$0 $152,964,404

FY 2018 Recommendation
$2,298,666,478 $2,298,666,478
5,225,009,688 $5,225,009,688 $7,523,676,166

Agricultural Experiment Station Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve production, processing, new product development,
food safety, storage, and marketing to increase profitability and global competitiveness of Georgia's agribusiness.
Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 14.27% to 16.81%.
3. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($78,495) and retiree health benefits ($85,224).
4. Transfer funds for prior year University of Georgia merit-based pay adjustments from the Teaching program.
5. Increase funds for personal services to annualize the ruminant nutritionist and row crop physiologist positions.
Total Change

$582,061 607,478 163,719 786,586 84,000
$2,223,844

Athens/Tifton Veterinary Laboratories
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, educational outreach, and consultation for veterinarians and animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Cooperative Extension Service Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide training, educational programs, and outreach to
Georgians in agricultural, horticultural, food, and family and consumer sciences, and to manage the 4-H youth program for the state.
Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 14.27% to 16.81%.

$509,854 684,406

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Board of Regents
FY 2018 Program Budgets

3. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($101,993) and retiree health benefits ($149,940).
4. Transfer funds for prior year University of Georgia merit-based pay adjustments from the Teaching program.
5. Increase funds for personal services to annualize the viticulturist, grain crop agronomist, and vegetable pathologist positions.
6. Transfer funds and eight positions from the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission program in the Department of Agriculture.
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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 14.27% to 16.81%.
3. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance.

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 14.27% to 16.81%.
3. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance.
4. Transfer funds for prior year University of Georgia merit-based pay adjustments from the Teaching program. Total Change

251,933 702,864 126,000 553,019 $2,828,076
$122,140 37,100 8,575
$167,815
$11,729 16,191 1,691 19,735
$49,346

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FY 2018 Program Budgets

Forestry Research Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct research about economically and environmentally
sound forest resources management and to assist non-industrial forest landowners and natural resources professionals in complying with state and federal regulations.
Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 14.27% to 16.81%.
3. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($6,464) and retiree health benefits ($10,104).
4. Transfer funds for prior year University of Georgia merit-based pay adjustments from the Teaching program.
Total Change

Georgia Archives

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the state's archives; document and interpret the history of the Georgia State Capitol building; and assist State Agencies with adequately documenting their activities, administering their records management programs, scheduling their records, and transferring their non-current records to the State Records Center.

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 14.27% to 16.81%.
3. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance.

Total Change

Georgia Radiation Therapy Center Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide care and treatment for cancer patients and to
administer baccalaureate programs in Medical Dosimetry and Radiation Therapy. Recommended Change:
1. No change. Total Change

Georgia 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. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 14.27% to 16.81%.
2. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance.
Total Change

$44,554 49,824 16,568 71,814
$182,760
$24,127 15,426 2,817
$42,370
$0 $0
$6,882 910
$7,792

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FY 2018 Program Budgets
Georgia Tech Research Institute Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding to laboratories and research centers affiliated
with the Georgia Institute of Technology whose scientific, engineering, industrial, or policy research promotes economic development, health, and safety in Georgia. Recommended Change: 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 14.27% to 16.81%. 3. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($17,275) and retiree health benefits ($145,710). Total Change
Marine Institute Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support research on coastal processes involving the unique
ecosystems of the Georgia coastline and to provide access and facilities for graduate and undergraduate classes to conduct field research on the Georgia coast. Recommended Change: 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 14.27% to 16.81%. 3. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. 4. 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 14.27% to 16.81%.
3. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. 4. 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017. Total Change
State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2018

$85,775 12,300
162,985 $261,060
$11,567 13,219 2,276 24,502
$51,564
$19,493 24,264 3,395 57,215
$104,367
$553,693 $553,693
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FY 2018 Program Budgets
Public Libraries Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to award grants from the Public Library Fund, promote literacy,
and provide library services that facilitate access to information for all Georgians regardless of geographic location or special needs. Recommended Change: 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 14.27% to 16.81%. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 4. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. 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 for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. 3. Provide funds for the Georgia Center for Early Language and Literacy at Georgia College and State
University. 4. Transfer funds for 83 new residency slots to the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Graduate
Medical Education program in the Department of Community Health. Total Change
Regents Central Office Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to institutions of the
University System of Georgia and to fund membership in the Southern Regional Education Board. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 14.27% to 16.81%.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. 5. Increase funds for the Southern Regional Education Board to reflect FY 2018 dues and contracts
amounts. Total Change

$501,850 492,794 (4,654) 3,137
$993,127
$304,650 23,232
2,712,913 (1,228,418) $1,812,377
$74,348 39,828 37,610 6,296 33,591
$191,673

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FY 2018 Program Budgets
Skidaway Institute of Oceanography Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine
and ocean science and aquatic environments. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 14.27% to 16.81%.
3. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($1,537) and retiree health benefits ($18,636).
4. 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 14.27% to 16.81%.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($5,206,998) and retiree health benefits ($4,069,520).
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Increase funds to reflect the change in enrollment ($66,695,501) and square footage ($3,425,181) at University System of Georgia institutions.
8. Reduce funds for Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) to reflect year four of the seven year plan to eliminate the GGC Special Funding Initiative.
9. Adjust the debt service payback amount for projects constructed at Georgia State University ($989,778) and Kennesaw State University ($723,814).
10. Eliminate funds for facility major improvements and renovations, statewide.
11. Eliminate funds for a legislative commission on government structure.
Total Change

$17,103 16,552 20,173 36,619
$90,447
$40,131,243 34,688,783 (2,099,162) 9,276,518 (1,790,944)
(71,200) 70,120,682 (1,375,000)
1,713,592 (8,000,000)
(25,000) $142,569,512

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FY 2018 Program Budgets
Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and conduct research at the University of Georgia
on animal disease problems of present and potential concern to Georgia's livestock and poultry industries and to provide training and education in disease research, surveillance, and intervention. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 14.27% to 16.81%.
3. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($5,265) and retiree health benefits ($13,152).
4. Transfer funds for prior year University of Georgia merit-based pay adjustments from the Teaching program. Total Change
Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide clinical instruction for veterinary medicine students,
support research that enhances the health and welfare of production and companion animals in Georgia, and address the shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and the nation. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 14.27% to 16.81%.
3. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($1,160) and retiree health benefits ($4,692).
4. 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 14.27% to 16.81%.
4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
5. Increase funds for enrollment growth and training and experience at the Georgia Military College Preparatory School. Total Change

$40,741 43,061 18,417 74,027
$176,246
$7,483 7,491 5,852
17,582 $38,408
$139,983 145
127,780 (14,505) 275,895 $529,298

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Board of Regents
FY 2018 Program Budgets
Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and distribute high quality programs and
services that educate, inform, and entertain audiences, and enrich the quality of their lives. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from
14.27% to 16.81%. 4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 5. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$130,457 4,610 4,093
(50,037) 1,506
$90,629

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Board of Regents
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Agricultural Experiment Station
Athens/Tifton Veterinary 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
Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL
State General Funds
Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Expenditures
$81,151,254 5,960,364
64,108,406 18,155,284
784,693 13,289,602
5,431,070 0
0 353,256,898
1,185,580 2,450,781
28,569,119
36,838,824 26,685,305
11,535,776 5,318,540
6,084,757,831 2,618,043
15,934,522
$6,758,031,892
2,329,780
14,690,162
$17,019,942
$6,775,051,834
4,835,080,893 0
$4,835,080,893 1,939,970,941 0
$1,939,970,941

FY 2016 Expenditures
$89,685,271
6,480,199

FY 2017 Current Budget
$76,316,106
6,511,331

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$77,102,692

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$78,539,950

6,511,331

6,511,331

67,665,372 17,942,299
1,248,651 13,322,355
5,575,439 4,466,022

66,164,828 30,242,678
1,429,890 12,975,989
5,572,554 4,236,754

66,867,692 30,242,678
1,449,625 13,047,803
5,572,554 4,236,754

68,992,904 30,410,493
1,479,236 13,158,749
5,614,924 4,236,754

0 364,320,633
1,470,831 2,646,182

5,097,451 412,036,514
1,428,336 2,613,351

5,097,451 412,036,514
1,452,838 2,670,566

5,105,243 412,297,574
1,479,900 2,717,718

28,840,775

29,838,518

29,838,518

30,392,211

37,461,676 34,286,423

40,846,407 23,059,638

40,886,114 23,059,638

41,839,534 24,872,015

11,946,827 5,555,583

12,063,606 5,098,197

12,097,197 5,134,816

12,255,279 5,188,644

6,366,906,754 2,723,823

6,594,713,057 2,707,032

6,710,105,480 2,781,059

6,737,282,569 2,883,278

16,571,513

17,427,418

17,445,000

17,465,826

$7,079,116,628 $7,350,379,655 $7,467,636,320 $7,502,724,132

3,547,852 14,997,510

5,178,401 15,153,706

5,178,401 15,153,706

5,707,699 15,244,335

$18,545,362

$20,332,107

$20,332,107

$7,097,661,990 $7,370,711,762 $7,487,968,427

$20,952,034 $7,523,676,166

5,076,001,424 803,326
$5,076,804,750 2,020,610,082 247,158
$2,020,857,240

5,225,009,688 0
$5,225,009,688 2,145,702,074 0
$2,145,702,074

5,225,009,688 0
$5,225,009,688 2,262,958,739 0
$2,262,958,739

5,225,009,688 0
$5,225,009,688 2,298,666,478 0
$2,298,666,478

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Board of Regents

Board of Regents
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
Agricultural Experiment Station State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Athens/Tifton Veterinary 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

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 $152,964,404
$152,964,404 0
$0 $152,964,404

FY 2018 Recommendation
$2,298,666,478 $2,298,666,478
5,225,009,688 $5,225,009,688 $7,523,676,166

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$2,223,844 0
$2,223,844

$40,987,031 37,552,919
$78,539,950

$0

$6,511,331

$0

$6,511,331

$2,828,076 0
$2,828,076

$37,658,975 31,333,929
$68,992,904

$167,815 0
$167,815

$19,510,493 10,900,000
$30,410,493

$49,346 0
$49,346

$903,248 575,988
$1,479,236

$182,760 0
$182,760

$2,908,323 10,250,426 $13,158,749

$42,370 0
$42,370

$4,720,507 894,417
$5,614,924

$0

$4,236,754

$0

$4,236,754

$7,792 $7,792

$5,105,243 $5,105,243

$261,060 0
$261,060

$6,072,039 406,225,535 $412,297,574

$51,564 0

$993,619 486,281

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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 $51,564

FY 2018 Recommendation
$1,479,900

$104,367 0
$104,367

$1,372,189 1,345,529
$2,717,718

$553,693 $553,693

$30,392,211 $30,392,211

$993,127 0
$993,127

$37,201,282 4,638,252
$41,839,534

$1,812,377 $1,812,377

$24,872,015 $24,872,015

$191,673 $191,673

$12,255,279 $12,255,279

$90,447 0
$90,447

$1,388,024 3,800,620
$5,188,644

$142,569,512 0
$142,569,512

$2,048,024,862 4,689,257,707
$6,737,282,569

$176,246 $176,246

$2,883,278 $2,883,278

$38,408 0
$38,408

$465,826 17,000,000 $17,465,826

$529,298 $529,298
$90,629 $90,629

$5,707,699 $5,707,699
$15,244,335 $15,244,335

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Department of Revenue

Department of Revenue
Roles and Responsibilities

Since 1938, the Department of Revenue has been RolesandResponsibilities
Department of Revenue
responsible for administering the state's tax laws, and collecting and processing state revenue. Additionally, the department is charged with enforcing laws and regulations pertaining to the control of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products; overseeing county property tax systems; managing unclaimed property as well as motor vehicle tag and title administration. Additionally, the Department of Revenue is organized by division with the following functions:
ADMINISTRATIVE
This division provides administrative services for all other divisions within the Department of Revenue. The functional areas in the Administrative Division are accounting, budget, fiscal analysis, human resources, procurement, public information and training.
ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO
The Alcohol and Tobacco division is composed of two units, the Law Enforcement and the Licenses and Permits sections. The Law Enforcement section enforces all laws and regulations pertaining to the manufacture, possession, transportation, and sale of legal and illegal alcoholic beverages and tobacco products. This Section also enforces motor fuel and motor carriers laws. The Licenses and Permits section is charged with receiving, processing and collecting excise tax reports on alcohol and tobacco products. This section is also responsible for alcohol and tobacco applications, registrations and keg decals.
COMPLIANCE
The Compliance division is responsible for ensuring taxpayer compliance with Georgia's tax laws. The division oversees the 11 regional offices within the state and is comprised of two units. The audit unit uses a staff of professional tax specialists to perform nationwide tax audits. The compliance unit ensures compliance with filing deadlines and registration, collects delinquent accounts, monitors special event taxes, and oversees the four private collection agencies.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The Information and Technology division manages the information technology systems for all areas of tax administration and is charged with the continual enhancement of current systems and development of new applications.

LEGAL AFFAIRS AND TAX POLICY
This division provides in-house guidance for the Department of Revenue, analyzes tax and regulatory legislation, and issues written guidance to assist taxpayers in complying with Georgia's laws. The division also serves as liaison with the Office of the Attorney General and the Georgia Tax Tribunal.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES
The Local Government Services division oversees administration of property tax laws and regulations, distributes sales taxes to local authorities and administers the Unclaimed Property Act.
MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION
The Motor Vehicle division issues license plates, Georgia certificates of title, and records liens and security interest information of registered vehicles. The division also operates a call center to assist taxpayers.
TAX PROCESSING
The Tax Processing division performs frontline processing of all tax documents and paper check payments, including the imaging of documents, data capture, reporting and reconciliation.
SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS
The Special Investigations division is responsible for investigating potential criminal violations involving tax fraud, theft and motor vehicle title and registration fraud.
TAXPAYER SERVICES
The Taxpayer Services division serves three functions. The Customer Contact Center responds to taxpayer telephone, in-person and written inquiries. The Business Operations Unit reviews and examines all business taxes. The Electronic Services and Registration Unit manages the Georgia Tax Center system and maintains a registration system for all taxpayers.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
The State Board of Equalization is attached to the Department of Revenue for administrative purposes only. The board appoints hearing officers that evaluate appeals by local governing authorities on issues relating to the Revenue Commissioner's disapproval of county tax digests.
AUTHORITY
Title 48, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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FY 2018 Program Budgets

FY 2018 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2017 Current Budget
$183,299,036 433,783
$183,732,819 251,507 567,580
$819,087 $184,551,906

Changes $7,045,507 0 $7,045,507 0 0 $0 $7,045,507

FY 2018 Recommendation
$190,344,543 433,783
$190,778,326 251,507 567,580
$819,087 $191,597,413

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and enforce the tax laws of the State of Georgia
and provide general support services to the operating programs of the Department of Revenue. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$188,798
6,953 68,126
(1,169) $262,708

Forestland Protection Grants

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for preferential assessment of qualifying conservation use forestland to counties, municipalities, and school districts pursuant to O.C.G.A. 48-5A-2, the Forestland Protection Act, created by HB 1211 and HB 1276 during the 2008 legislative session.

Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

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 funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Provide funds for an increase in employer special contribution rates for the Employees' Retirement System.
4. Provide additional funds to retain criminal investigators.
5. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
6. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$69,659
2,565 24,936
433,869 25,136
(431) $555,734

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Department of Revenue

Department of Revenue
FY 2018 Program Budgets
Local Government Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local tax officials with the administration of state tax
laws and administer the unclaimed property unit. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change
Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer share of FICA
to local tax officials. Recommended Change:
1. Reduce funds for the 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 5. Increase funds for operating expenses associated with motor vehicle registration and titling. 6. Increase funds for operating expenses associated with the implementation of DRIVES.
Total Change
Office of Special Investigations Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities
involving department efforts. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$67,772 2,496
24,454 (419)
$94,303
($615,943) ($615,943)
$158,586 5,841
57,224 (982)
1,550,000 3,459,028 $5,229,697
$58,430 2,152

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FY 2018 Program Budgets
3. Provide funds for an increase in employer special contribution rates for the Employees' Retirement System.
4. Provide additional funds to retain criminal investigators. 5. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 6. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change
Revenue Processing Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that all tax payments are received, credited, and
deposited according to sound business practices and the law, and to ensure that all tax returns are reviewed and recorded to accurately update taxpayer information. Recommended Change: 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change
Tax Policy Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct all administrative appeals of tax assessments; draft
regulations for taxes collected by the department; support the State Board of Equalization; and draft letter rulings and provide research and analysis related to all tax law and policy inquiries. Recommended Change: 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. Total Change

4,799 133,162
21,084 (362)
$219,265
$103,572 3,815
37,373 (641)
$144,119
$629,881 23,198
227,287 (3,899) $876,467
$59,851 2,204
21,597 (370)
$83,282

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Department of Revenue

Department of Revenue
FY 2018 Program Budgets
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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. Total Change

$140,767
5,184 50,795
(871) $195,875

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Department of Revenue
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Departmental Administration Forestland Protection Grants Fraud Detection and
Prevention Industry Regulation Local Government Services Local Tax Officials Retirement
and FICA Motor Vehicle Registration and
Titling Office of Special Investigations Revenue Processing Tax Compliance Tax Policy Taxpayer Services Technology Support Services SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds Prior Year State Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Expenditures
$8,061,409
29,072,351
1,250,000

FY 2016 Expenditures
$10,491,637
29,072,351
1,250,000

FY 2017 Current Budget
$14,043,662
14,072,351
0

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$14,043,662

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$14,306,370

14,072,351

14,072,351

0

0

7,158,761 6,064,164 11,072,887

7,984,338 5,151,950 11,977,822

7,439,837 4,843,578 11,492,977

7,439,837 4,843,578 11,492,977

7,995,571 4,937,881 10,877,034

25,283,731

31,026,388

32,734,603

40,419,074

37,964,300

4,249,411 12,786,481 52,862,051
3,052,307 13,568,554 31,850,836 $206,332,943 $206,332,943

4,919,247 13,399,256 53,239,384
3,915,948 13,644,592 13,953,582 $200,026,495 $200,026,495

5,999,876 15,279,993 59,493,703
4,240,945 14,910,381
0 $184,551,906 $184,551,906

6,199,876 15,279,993 59,493,703
4,240,945 14,910,381
0 $192,436,377 $192,436,377

6,219,141 15,424,112 60,370,170
4,324,227 15,106,256
0 $191,597,413 $191,597,413

3,115,296 11,460,432
0 $14,575,728 191,323,432
433,783 $191,757,215

1,108,682 2,697,846
155,615 $3,962,143 195,630,569
433,783 $196,064,352

819,087 0 0
$819,087 183,299,036
433,783 $183,732,819

819,087 0 0
$819,087 191,183,507
433,783 $191,617,290

819,087 0 0
$819,087 190,344,543
433,783 $190,778,326

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Department of Revenue

Department of Revenue
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS 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 $7,045,507 0 $7,045,507 0 0 $0 $7,045,507

FY 2018 Recommendation
$190,344,543 433,783
$190,778,326 251,507 567,580
$819,087 $191,597,413

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$262,708 $262,708

$14,306,370 $14,306,370

$0

$14,072,351

$0

$14,072,351

$555,734 0 0 0
$555,734

$7,190,281 433,783 251,507 120,000
$7,995,571

$94,303 $94,303

$4,937,881 $4,937,881

($615,943) ($615,943)

$10,877,034 $10,877,034

$5,229,697 $5,229,697

$37,964,300 $37,964,300

$219,265 $219,265

$6,219,141 $6,219,141

$144,119 $144,119

$15,424,112 $15,424,112

$876,467 0
$876,467

$60,148,170 222,000
$60,370,170

$83,282 $83,282

$4,324,227 $4,324,227

$195,875 0
$195,875

$14,880,676 225,580
$15,106,256

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Secretary of State
Roles and Responsibilities

The Secretary of State is the keeper of the Great Seal of RolesandResponsibilities
Secretary of State
Georgia and custodian of the state flag. The Office of the Secretary of State provides many services for the public, businesses, state agencies, and city and county governments. These services include the following:
Licensing the practice of over 66 professions, and registering other activities;
Election and voter registration; Business activity monitoring and enforcement of
many financial regulations; and Investigation, inspection, and enforcement of
professional licenses, elections activities, and securities regulations. The office is comprised of Corporations, Elections, Investigations, Office Administration, Professional Licensing Boards, and Securities.
REGULATORY RESPONSIBILITIES
As a regulatory agency, the office offers education and examinations, issues licenses, collects fees for licenses, investigates complaints or violations of the law, and orders reprimands. The Securities division is responsible for regulating securities, and has the authority to adopt necessary rules to monitor the securities industry, including registration of securities brokers, dealers, and firms. The division registers cemeteries, and regulates perpetual care cemeteries, charitable organizations, and paid solicitors.
The Corporations division serves as custodian of filings for foreign and domestic charters, nonprofit organizations, and other types of corporate entity activities. In addition, the division registers and renews trademarks and servicemarks.
The Professional Licensing Boards division manages 43 occupational and professional regulatory boards. The duties include reviewing and approving applications to practice, scheduling examinations, issuing licenses, maintaining records, investigating violations, and resolving complaints.

STATE ELECTIONS ACTIVITY
The Office of the Secretary of State supervises and monitors all activities related to officials and elections. These activities include overseeing voter registration and maintaining voter roles; training all local election officials in proper elections procedures; coordinating and monitoring all municipal, state, county, and federal elections within the state of Georgia; certifying the qualifications of all candidates; and the preparation of all ballots and elections forms and materials. The office is also responsible for the certification and authorization of all election results within Georgia.
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
The Office Administration division contains the general administrative support functions of accounting, purchasing, budgeting, human resources, and information technology. The Administrative Procedures section is responsible for administering the rules promulgation process pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act for the State.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
The Georgia Commission on the Holocaust takes lessons from the history of the Holocaust and uses them to help lead new generations of Georgians beyond racism and bigotry. Through a variety of programs, the Commission fosters tolerance, good citizenship, and character development among the young people of the state.
The Georgia Real Estate Commission ensures professional competency among real estate licensees and appraisers, and promotes a fair and honest market environment for practitioners and their customers and clients in real estate transactions in Georgia.
AUTHORITY
Titles 10, 14, 21, 28, 43-45, Official Code of Georgia Annotated; Public Law 93-443, 1993; Resolution Act 11, Georgia Laws 1993.

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Secretary of State

FY 2018 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Secretary of State
FY 2018 Program Budgets
FY 2017 Current Budget
$24,535,702 $24,535,702
85,000 $85,000 4,625,596 $4,625,596 $29,246,298

Changes $672,501 $672,501 0 $0 0 $0 $672,501

FY 2018 Recommendation
$25,208,203 $25,208,203
85,000 $85,000 4,625,596 $4,625,596 $29,918,799

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

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Elections

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

Total Change

$37,970
1,570 22,792
(339) $61,993

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 funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective
July 1, 2017. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Provide additional funds to retain criminal investigators.
4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$40,344
1,668 200,914
24,217

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FY 2018 Program Budgets
5. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. Total Change
Other Changes 6. Utilize existing funds to retain criminal investigators ($13,030).
Total Change
Office Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of
State and its attached agencies. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective
July 1, 2017. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered
self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change Other Changes 5. Utilize existing funds to retain criminal investigators ($24,212).
Total Change

(360) $266,783
Yes $0
$44,925 1,858
26,966 (401)
$73,348
$114,320 4,728
64,977 (1,019) $183,006
Yes $0

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Secretary of State

Secretary of State
FY 2018 Program Budgets

Securities

Purpose:

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

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

Total Change

Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Georgia Commission on the Holocaust Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to present and future
generations of Georgians in order to create an awareness of the enormity of the crimes of prejudice and inhumanity. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$9,213 381
5,530 (82)
$15,042
$4,553 168
2,961 156
$7,838
$39,551 1,457
22,099 1,384
$64,491

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Secretary of State
Department Financial Summary

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

FY 2015 Expenditures
$6,618,405 5,504,334 0 5,984,920 8,088,163 790,288
$26,986,110
352,658
3,282,653 $3,635,311
$30,621,421
39,566 8,711,959 $8,751,525 21,869,896 $21,869,896

FY 2016 Expenditures
$6,575,059 6,172,252 2,780,431 3,306,361 9,130,242 831,293
$28,795,638

FY 2017 Current Budget
$4,418,558 5,560,709 2,854,255 3,321,855 8,896,753 709,817
$25,761,947

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$4,418,558

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$4,418,558

5,560,709

5,622,702

2,854,255

3,121,038

3,321,855

3,395,203

8,896,753

9,079,759

709,817

724,859

$25,761,947

$26,362,119

349,230
2,919,979 $3,269,209
$32,064,847
724,776 7,218,689 $7,943,465 24,121,382 $24,121,382

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

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

299,627
3,257,053 $3,556,680
$29,918,799
85,000 4,625,596 $4,710,596 25,208,203 $25,208,203

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Secretary of State

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 $672,501 $672,501 0 $0 0 $0 $672,501

FY 2018 Recommendation
$25,208,203 $25,208,203
85,000 $85,000 4,625,596 $4,625,596 $29,918,799

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$0

$643,462

0

3,775,096

$0

$4,418,558

$61,993 0 0
$61,993

$5,487,702 85,000 50,000
$5,622,702

$266,783 $266,783

$3,121,038 $3,121,038

$73,348 0
$73,348

$3,389,703 5,500
$3,395,203

$183,006 0
$183,006

$8,479,759 600,000
$9,079,759

$15,042 0
$15,042

$699,859 25,000
$724,859

$7,838 0
$7,838
$64,491 0
$64,491

$279,627 20,000
$299,627
$3,107,053 150,000
$3,257,053

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Georgia Student Finance Commission
Roles and Responsibilities

The Georgia Student Finance Commission is responsible RolesandResponsibilities
Georgia Student Finance Commission
for administering student financial aid programs. The programs, which include the Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally (HOPE) Scholarship Program, GAfutures, service-cancelable loans, financial aid consultation, and other educational scholarships and grants, are supported by lottery proceeds and state general fund appropriations. In FY 2016, the Commission disbursed over $610 million in HOPE Scholarships and other lottery funded grant and scholarship programs to more than 182,000 students.
GEORGIA HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE CORPORATION
The Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation, a nonprofit public corporation of the state, is responsible for administering a program of guaranteed educational loans to eligible students and parents in accordance with state law and the requirements of the Higher Education Act. The Corporation assists schools and lenders with minimizing loan defaults through default prevention and training programs and default aversion activities.
GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
The Georgia Student Finance Authority, a nonprofit public corporation of the state, is responsible for providing student financial aid to eligible Georgians through loan, scholarship, and grant assistance programs as prescribed by the General Assembly. In FY 2016, the Authority disbursed over $77 million in state general funds and agency revenues to more than 58,000 students. In addition, $23 million in

lottery funds were disbursed as Low Interest Loans to more than 5,300 students.
The Authority has the responsibility of performing all management, supervisory, clerical, and administrative functions required by the Corporation and the Commission. The Authority also provides administrative and operational support services at no cost to the state for the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (NPEC), which is attached for administrative purposes.
ATTACHED AGENCY
The Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (NPEC), a state regulatory agency, serves Georgia citizens by authorizing and regulating the operation of nonpublic, proprietary postsecondary colleges and schools. NPEC's primary mission is to ensure that each authorized nonpublic college or school doing business in Georgia is educationally sound and financially stable.
Additionally, NPEC oversees the management of the Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund (TGTF), which is designed to provide reimbursement or teach out arrangements for students who are attending institutions that close.
AUTHORITY
Official Code of Georgia Annotated 20-3-230 et seq., 203-250 et seq., 20-3-260 et seq., and 20-3-310 et seq.

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Georgia Student Finance Commission
FY 2018 Program Budgets

FY 2018 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Lottery Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 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

Changes $33,110,966 50,402,357 $83,513,323 0 $0 0 $0 $83,513,323

FY 2018 Recommendation
$124,420,321 766,119,538
$890,539,859 38,650
$38,650 1,600,000 $1,600,000 $892,178,509

Engineer Scholarship
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forgivable loans to Georgia residents who are engineering students at Mercer University (Macon campus) and retain those students as engineers in the State.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

Georgia Military College Scholarship Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend
Georgia Military College, thereby strengthening Georgia's National Guard with their membership.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

HERO Scholarship
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S. Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses and children of such members.
Recommended Change:

1. No change.

$0

Total Change

$0

HOPE Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide scholarships that reward students with financial
assistance in degree, diploma, and certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges.
Recommended Change:
Lottery Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective
July 1, 2017.

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FY 2018 Program Budgets
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from
14.27% to 16.81%. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 5. Provide funds to develop and maintain a centralized postsecondary grade point average calculation
system for HOPE programs. 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:
Other Changes 1. Utilize existing funds to increase HOPE Grant award amount by 3% ($1,900,642). 2. Utilize existing funds to increase the award amount for Zell Miller Grants for students attending
technical colleges ($192,104). Total Change
HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate
or baccalaureate degree at an eligible private postsecondary institution. Recommended Change:
Lottery Funds 1. Increase the award amount for HOPE Scholarships-Private Schools by 3%. 2. Increase the award amount for Zell Miller Scholarships for students attending private postsecondary
institutions by 3%. Total Change

1,213 7,383 2,843 430,000 $553,148
$0 $0
Yes Yes $0
$408,519 106,922
$515,441

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Georgia Student Finance Commission

Georgia Student Finance Commission
FY 2018 Program Budgets

HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate
or baccalaureate degree at an eligible public postsecondary institution. Recommended Change:
Lottery Funds 1. Increase the award amount for HOPE Scholarships-Public Schools by 3% and increase funds to meet
the projected need ($10,813,579). 2. Increase funds to meet the projected need for Zell Miller Scholarship students attending public
postsecondary institutions. 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

$38,464,491 10,869,277
$49,333,768
$0 $0
$29,418,372 $29,418,372
Yes $0

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FY 2018 Program Budgets

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. Utilize $163,000 in existing funds to increase the award amount for the Reserve Officers' Training Corps
Grant for Future Officers from $3,000 to $4,000 per year. 2. 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:
Other Changes 1. Utilize existing funds to continue a pilot program for youth in foster care.
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. Provide funds to increase the award amount from $900 to $1,000 per year.
Total Change

Yes Yes $0
Yes $0
Yes $0
$0 $0
$3,673,548 $3,673,548

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Georgia Student Finance Commission
FY 2018 Program Budgets
Agencies Attached for Administrative Purposes: Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize private postsecondary schools in Georgia; provide
transcripts for students who attended schools that closed; and resolve complaints. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$18,055
262 729 $19,046

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Georgia Student Finance Commission
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Engineer Scholarship
Georgia Military College Scholarship
HERO Scholarship
HOPE Administration
HOPE GED
HOPE Grant
HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools
HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools
Low Interest Loans
Low Interest Loans for Technical Colleges
Move on When Ready
North Ga. Military Scholarship Grants
North Georgia ROTC Grants
Public Safety Memorial Grant
REACH Georgia Scholarship
Service Cancelable Loans
Tuition Equalization Grants
SUBTOTAL (Excludes Attached Agencies) Attached Agencies Nonpublic Postsecondary
Education Commission SUBTOTAL (ATTACHED
AGENCIES) Total Funds Less: Federal Funds
Federal Recovery Funds
Other Funds
SUBTOTAL Lottery Funds
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Expenditures
$924,000 1,162,611
800,000 8,388,884
796,580 83,035,685 42,960,440
446,568,810
19,000,000 10,000,000
18,503,779 2,240,940
1,237,500 376,761
2,000,000 0
21,119,952 $659,115,942
993,498
$993,498
$660,109,440
194,585 32,238
4,073,524 $4,300,347 600,425,499 55,383,594 $655,809,093

FY 2016 Expenditures
$1,029,000
1,203,240

FY 2017 Current Budget
$1,060,500
1,203,240

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$1,060,500

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$1,060,500

1,365,798

1,203,240

800,000 9,201,788
432,487 70,867,068 45,037,470

700,000 8,952,682 1,930,296 109,059,989 47,916,330

700,000 8,952,682 1,930,296 109,059,989 47,916,330

700,000 9,505,830 1,930,296 109,059,989 48,431,771

493,668,946

522,496,534

561,016,723

571,830,302

27,000,000 0

27,000,000 0

27,000,000 0

27,000,000 0

49,123,186 2,833,976

58,318,219 3,037,740

87,736,591 3,135,048

87,736,591 3,037,740

1,237,500 600,000
2,000,000 0
21,914,943 $726,949,604

1,237,500 600,000
2,750,000 200,000
21,224,952 $807,687,982

1,237,500 600,000
3,650,000 200,000
21,224,952 $876,786,409

1,237,500 600,000
2,750,000 200,000
24,898,500 $891,182,259

1,094,688 $1,094,688 $728,044,292

977,204 $977,204 $808,665,186

977,204 $977,204 $877,763,613

38,650 0
2,354,256 $2,392,906 644,209,650 81,441,736 $725,651,386

38,650 0
1,600,000 $1,638,650 715,717,181 91,309,355 $807,026,536

38,650 0
1,600,000 $1,638,650 754,237,370 121,887,593 $876,124,963

996,250
$996,250
$892,178,509
38,650 0
1,600,000 $1,638,650 766,119,538 124,420,321 $890,539,859

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Georgia Student Finance Commission

Georgia Student Finance Commission
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 $33,110,966 50,402,357 $83,513,323 0 $0 0 $0 $83,513,323

FY 2018 Recommendation
$124,420,321 766,119,538
$890,539,859 38,650
$38,650 1,600,000 $1,600,000 $892,178,509

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$0

$1,060,500

$0

$1,060,500

$0

$1,203,240

$0

$1,203,240

$0

$700,000

$0

$700,000

$553,148 0 0
$553,148

$8,867,180 38,650
600,000 $9,505,830

$0

$1,930,296

$0

$1,930,296

$0

$109,059,989

$0

$109,059,989

$515,441 $515,441

$48,431,771 $48,431,771

$49,333,768 $49,333,768

$571,830,302 $571,830,302

$0

$26,000,000

0

1,000,000

$0

$27,000,000

$29,418,372 $29,418,372

$87,736,591 $87,736,591

$0

$3,037,740

$0

$3,037,740

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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

FY 2018 Recommendation

$0

$1,237,500

$0

$1,237,500

$0

$600,000

$0

$600,000

$0

$2,750,000

$0

$2,750,000

$0

$200,000

$0

$200,000

$3,673,548 $3,673,548

$24,898,500 $24,898,500

$19,046 $19,046

$996,250 $996,250

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Teachers Retirement System

Teachers Retirement System
Roles and Responsibilities

The Teachers Retirement System (TRS) is a vehicle for RolesandResponsibilities
Teachers Retirement System
collecting employee and employer contributions, investing accumulated funds, and disbursing retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries. As required by Georgia law, the system is examined on an annual basis by an independent actuarial firm that specializes in pension and retirement plans. The firm prepares a yearly valuation on the contingent assets and liabilities of the system, thus revealing its ability to meet future obligations. In addition, an independent accounting firm audits the system annually.
Administration of the system is ultimately the responsibility of the TRS Board of Trustees, while daily management of system operations is the responsibility of the executive director. The executive director is appointed by the board and serves at the pleasure of its members. The board consists of 10 members as follows:
State Auditor, ex officio State Treasurer, ex officio Two classroom teachers (both active members of
TRS but not employees of the Board of Regents) appointed by the Governor One school administrator (an active member of TRS but not an employee of the Board of Regents) appointed by the Governor One Board of Regents employee (an active member of TRS) appointed by the Board of Regents One trustee (an active member of TRS but not an employee of the Board of Regents) appointed by the Governor One trustee appointed by the Governor One retired TRS member elected by the trustees One Georgia citizen (who is not a TRS member and is experienced in the investment of money) elected by the trustees
MEMBERSHIP
All individuals employed half-time or more in covered positions of the state's public school systems, regional libraries, county libraries, and regional educational service agencies are required to be TRS members as a condition of employment. Similarly, employees in covered positions of the University System of Georgia are required to be TRS members unless eligible for participation in an optional retirement plan administered by the University System's

Board of Regents. Covered positions include teachers, administrators, supervisors, clerks, teacher aides, secretaries, public school nurses, and paraprofessionals. Also eligible for TRS membership are certain employees of the State Department of Education and the Technical College System of Georgia, along with public school lunchroom, maintenance, warehouse, and transportation managers and supervisors.
INVESTMENTS
TRS has its own "in-house" Investment Services Division which handles day-to-day investment transactions. Securities lending and portfolio officers, securities and investment analysts, and investment assistants are all part of the TRS investment team. Six members of the TRS Board of Trustees, along with the executive director, comprise the Investment Committee. Committee members convene with the Chief Investment Officer of the Investment Services Division and hear recommendations from outside investment advisors at monthly meetings. Investment recommendations made by the committee require approval by the entire board.
COLA FUNDS FOR LOCAL SYSTEM RETIREES
Teachers who retired prior to July 1, 1978 from a local retirement system (Atlanta City Schools, Chatham County Schools, Fulton County Schools, and Rome City Schools) receive a post-retirement cost of living adjustment (COLA) to their monthly benefit whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retire under TRS. These funds are appropriated to TRS annually.
FLOOR FUNDS FOR LOCAL SYSTEM RETIREES
Any teacher who has retired from a local retirement system (Atlanta City Schools, Chatham County Schools, Fulton County Schools, and Rome City Schools) shall receive a minimum allowance upon retirement of not less than $17.00 per month for each year of creditable service, not to exceed 40 years of service. These funds are appropriated to TRS annually.
AUTHORITY
Title 47, Chapter 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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FY 2018 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Teachers Retirement System
FY 2018 Program Budgets

FY 2017 Current Budget
$265,000 $265,000 38,428,190 $38,428,190 $38,693,190

Changes ($25,000) ($25,000) (267,084)
($267,084) ($292,084)

FY 2018 Recommendation
$240,000 $240,000 38,161,106 $38,161,106 $38,401,106

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

($25,000) ($25,000)

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

Other Changes

1. Increase other funds for personal services ($78,416), registrations and dues ($5,300), contractual

Yes

services ($134,000) and telecommunications expenses ($29,200). (Total Funds: $246,916)

2. Reduce other funds for computer equipment ($510,000) and computer charges ($4,000). (Total Funds:

Yes

($514,000))

Total Change

$0

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Teachers Retirement System

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

Teachers Retirement System
Department Financial Summary

FY 2015 Expenditures
$321,492
32,249,538
$32,571,030
$32,571,030

FY 2016 Expenditures
$266,608
33,623,272
$33,889,880
$33,889,880

FY 2017 Current Budget
$265,000
38,428,190
$38,693,190
$38,693,190

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$240,000

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$240,000

38,161,106

38,161,106

$38,401,106

$38,401,106

$38,401,106

$38,401,106

32,249,538 $32,249,538
321,492 $321,492

33,623,272 $33,623,272
266,608 $266,608

38,428,190 $38,428,190
265,000 $265,000

38,161,106 $38,161,106
240,000 $240,000

38,161,106 $38,161,106
240,000 $240,000

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Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Local/Floor COLA State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
System Administration Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

Teachers Retirement System
Program Budget Financial Summary

FY 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 ($25,000) ($25,000) (267,084)
($267,084) ($292,084)

FY 2018 Recommendation
$240,000 $240,000 38,161,106 $38,161,106 $38,401,106

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

($25,000) ($25,000)

$240,000 $240,000

($267,084) ($267,084)

$38,161,106 $38,161,106

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Technical College System of Georgia

Technical College System of Georgia
Roles and Responsibilities

The Quality Basic Education Act (QBE) of 1985 created a RolesandResponsibilities
Technical College System of Georgia
separate State Board of Postsecondary Vocational Education within the Department of Education to promote the economic growth and development of Georgia by providing leadership, direction, and state-level management of public postsecondary technical schools, programs, and services. In 1987, the new board was created as an agency separate from the Department of Education to provide guidance to public technical institutes operated by the state or by local boards of education. The board was renamed the State Board of Technical and Adult Education in 1988 to govern the newly created Department of Technical and Adult Education (DTAE). In 2008, the agency was renamed the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG).
The Department is divided into four programs: Technical Education, Adult Education, Economic Development, and Administration.
TECHNICAL EDUCATION
TCSG oversees 22 technical colleges offering more than 600 programs of technical and general instruction. These programs provide opportunities for students to learn new skills or upgrade existing skills to keep pace with rapidlychanging technology and competition in a world market.
Students attending technical colleges have the option of short-term programs as well as courses of study leading to certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees. These programs can range in duration from a few weeks to two years. The technical colleges serve approximately 133,000 students annually and produced nearly 35,000 graduates last year.

ADULT EDUCATION
The Adult Education program, through its network of 31 service delivery areas throughout the state, promotes and provides adult basic education and literacy programs, including the General Educational Diploma (GED) testing program that awards GED diplomas. The program is the primary fiscal agent for the U.S. Department of Education adult literacy funds. It is also the largest adult education provider for other state agencies and facilitates collaboration among state and local entities to improve literacy efforts for adults needing basic English literacy or specialized skills instruction.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (QUICK START)
The Economic Development program provides employee training services to new and expanding industries as well as existing industries at no cost through Quick Start. Quick Start plays a key role in the state's business recruitment and retention efforts by serving as a state training incentive. Supported by TCSG's network of technical colleges, Quick Start has provided training for new jobs in virtually every technology required by Georgia's manufacturing and service sectors.
ADMINISTRATION
The Administration program fulfills overall administrative roles for the central office and the 22 technical colleges. These activities include budgeting, accounting, purchasing, asset management, personnel, information technology, research, public information, legal services, planning, and evaluation.
AUTHORITY
Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Technical College System of Georgia
FY 2018 Program Budgets

FY 2018 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Child Care and Development Block Grant Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 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

Changes $9,840,038 $9,840,038 0 0 $0 0 $0 $9,840,038

FY 2018 Recommendation
$359,876,203 $359,876,203
2,221,675 72,941,806 $75,163,481 349,184,244 $349,184,244 $784,223,928

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 14.27% to 16.81%.
4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
5. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

Total Change

$248,581 3,380
120,972 (2,265)
1,231 $371,899

Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statewide administrative services to support the state
workforce development efforts undertaken by the department through its associated programs and institutions. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 14.27% to 16.81%.
4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
5. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$137,941 2,434
28,251 (1,806)
683 $167,503

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Technical College System of Georgia

Technical College System of Georgia
FY 2018 Program Budgets

Quick Start and Customized Services

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote job creation and retention by developing and delivering customized workforce training for Georgia businesses during start-up, expansion, or when they make capital investments in new technology, processes, or product lines in order to remain competitive in the global marketplace.

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System

3. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 14.27% to 16.81%.
4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
5. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

Total Change

Technical Education

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for workforce development through certificate, diploma, and degree programs in technical education and continuing education programs for adult learners, and to encourage both youth and adult learners to acquire postsecondary education or training to increase their competitiveness in the workplace.

Recommended Change:

1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 14.27% to 16.81%.
4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
5. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

6. Increase funds for formula growth based on a 2.2% increase in square footage.

Total Change

$143,826 2,182
64,034 (3,369)
712 $207,385
$5,421,927 74,462
2,641,836 (248,437)
26,852 1,176,611 $9,093,251

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Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Adult Education Departmental Administration Quick Start and Customized
Services Technical Education SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Technical College System of Georgia
Department Financial Summary

FY 2015 Expenditures
$37,567,567
8,652,782
19,568,754

FY 2016 Expenditures
$37,850,980
8,843,151
20,453,991

FY 2017 Current Budget
$41,819,822
9,150,782
22,675,575

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$41,940,794

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$42,191,721

9,179,033

9,318,285

22,739,609

22,882,960

632,150,153 $697,939,256 $697,939,256

635,395,228 $702,543,350 $702,543,350

700,737,711 $774,383,890 $774,383,890

704,556,158 $778,415,594 $778,415,594

709,830,962 $784,223,928 $784,223,928

64,321,452 301,857,746 $366,179,198 331,760,058 $331,760,058

61,528,521 301,075,419 $362,603,940 339,939,410 $339,939,410

75,163,481 349,184,244 $424,347,725 350,036,165 $350,036,165

75,163,481 349,184,244 $424,347,725 354,067,869 $354,067,869

75,163,481 349,184,244 $424,347,725 359,876,203 $359,876,203

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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 $9,840,038 $9,840,038 0 0 $0 0 $0 $9,840,038

FY 2018 Recommendation
$359,876,203 $359,876,203
2,221,675 72,941,806 $75,163,481 349,184,244 $349,184,244 $784,223,928

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$371,899 0 0
$371,899

$16,445,050 20,381,535 5,365,136
$42,191,721

$167,503 0
$167,503

$9,183,340 134,945
$9,318,285

$207,385 0 0
$207,385

$13,499,537 154,594
9,228,829 $22,882,960

$9,093,251 0 0 0
$9,093,251

$320,748,276 2,221,675
52,405,677 334,455,334 $709,830,962

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Department of Transportation
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Transportation plans, constructs, RolesandResponsibilities
Department of Transportation
maintains, and improves the state's roads and bridges and provides planning and financial support for other modes of transportation. The majority of the Department's resources are applied to maintaining and improving the state's network of roads and bridges. Proceeds from the state's motor fuel taxes are constitutionally designated solely for use on Georgia's roads and bridges.
The Department is governed by a board comprised of members from each of the state's congressional districts elected by each district's state representatives and senators. The board in turn appoints a commissioner. The Director of the Planning Division is appointed by the Governor and is subject to confirmation by the state House of Representatives and Senate Transportation Committees. The director serves during the term of the Governor by whom he or she is appointed.
PLANNING, CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS
The Department plans, maintains and improves the roads and bridges of the state highway system. Through the Planning Division, the Department develops a state transportation improvement program and state-wide strategic transportation plan. In addition, the Department performs location and environmental studies, conducts mapping and photogrammetric surveys, acquires rights-ofway necessary to construct and maintain highways, supervises all construction and maintenance activities let to contract, ensures the quality of materials used in construction, and conducts research to improve planning and engineering methods.
The Department is also responsible for maintenance and repairs to the roads and bridges of the state highway system. The goal is to preserve the existing road network and improve its safety by supervising major reconstruction and resurfacing or rehabilitation projects; performing certain heavy and specialized maintenance such as emergency repairs; making spot improvements and safety modifications; performing routine maintenance such as patching pavement, repairing shoulders, maintaining drainage, mowing rights-of-way, erecting and maintaining warning and directional signs, and inspecting roadside parks and rest areas; maintaining state welcome centers and rest areas; and issuing permits for special vehicles such as overweight carriers.
INFORMATION AND TRAVELER SERVICES
The Department provides critical information and services concerning transportation to government agencies and the public. Data collected include truck weight, traffic volume, and speed. The Department also maintains an inventory of the public road system and produces the official state transportation map along with county maps.

The HEROs and the Navigator system provide critical services and information to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the state's highways. The Navigator system uses video cameras, road sensors, weather stations, and other technology to collect data and control traffic. Information is then made available to the public through various outlets. HERO units respond to traffic incidents on Metro Atlanta freeways to minimize any impact on traffic flow. These units are on duty at all times patrolling routes on the interstates throughout the metropolitan Atlanta and Macon area and responding to incidents such as road debris, chemical spills, disabled vehicles, and accidents.
MULTIMODAL SERVICES
The Transit subprogram of the Intermodal program provides financial and technical assistance to preserve and enhance the state's urban and rural public transit program. The subprogram administers the federal funds from the Federal Transit Administration and provides the state share for the local match.
The Airport Aid subprogram provides financial assistance to cities and counties for airport planning, construction, approach aids, maintenance, and other services as needed. It also maintains the state airport system plan; publishes a state aeronautical chart and airport directory; and lends management and technical assistance to local governments to develop, maintain, and improve air service.
The Rail subprogram acquires and rehabilitates rail lines to assure freight rail service is a safe, efficient, and viable transportation option throughout the state. This effort provides cities, counties, and municipalities the opportunity to offer an efficient transportation alternative to promote economic development in their communities.
The Ports and Waterways subprogram is responsible for the provision and maintenance of land, dikes, and control works necessary for storage of dredge materials removed from the Savannah Harbor and River Navigation Channel. Navigation dredging is performed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the dredge materials are placed inside designated storage areas prepared by the department.
ATTACHED AGENCIES
The State Road and Tollway Authority operates tolled transportation facilities within the state and acts as the transportation financing arm for the state.
The Georgia Rail Passenger Authority constructs, finances, operates, and develops rail passenger services and other public transportation projects.
AUTHORITY
Titles 6 and 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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Department of Transportation

Department of Transportation
FY 2018 Program Budgets

FY 2018 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and
Construction Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 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

Changes $46,704,127 138,786,000
$185,490,127 0

FY 2018 Recommendation
$101,183,551 1,798,850,000 $1,900,033,551 1,526,284,941

0 $0
0 $0 $185,490,127

66,861,369 $1,593,146,310
89,566,703 $89,566,703 $3,582,746,564

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

$85,751,034 $85,751,034

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

$39,331,288 $39,331,288

Construction Administration

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and expand the state's transportation infrastructure by planning for and selecting road and bridge projects, acquiring rights-of-way, completing engineering and project impact analyses, procuring and monitoring construction contracts, and certifying completed projects.

Recommended Change:

Motor Fuel Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective
July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds based on projected revenues resulting from HB 170 (2015 Session).

Total Change

$1,341,911
3,158,089 $4,500,000

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Department of Transportation
FY 2018 Program Budgets
Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, and traffic data
in accordance with state and federal law in order to provide current and accurate information for planning and public awareness needs. Recommended Change: Motor Fuel Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017. 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 funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017. 3. Provide additional funds to retain criminal investigators. 4. 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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017. 2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. 3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. 4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments. 5. Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program to align budget to projected expenditures. Total Change

$13,978 $13,978
($1,834) ($1,834) $680,621
17,344 1,652,035 $2,350,000
$125,570 4,625
(12,351) 4,669 1,834
$124,347

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Department of Transportation

Department of Transportation
FY 2018 Program Budgets

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:
Motor Fuel Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective
July 1, 2017. Total Change

Routine Maintenance

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and adequately maintained state transportation system by inspecting roads and bridges, cataloguing road and bridge conditions and maintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and bridges. The purpose of this appropriation is also to maintain landscaping on road easements and rights-of-way through planting, litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local governments, to provide for emergency operations on state routes, and to maintain state rest areas and welcome centers.

Recommended Change:

Motor Fuel Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective
July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds based on projected revenues resulting from HB 170 (2015 Session).

Total Change

$13,503,966 $13,503,966
$0 $0
$17,348 $17,348
$1,815,446 23,084,554 $24,900,000

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Department of Transportation
FY 2018 Program Budgets

Traffic Management and Control

Purpose:

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide by conducting traffic engineering studies for traffic safety planning, permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads, providing motorist assistance and traffic information through the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program and Intelligent Transportation System, and conducting inspections, repairs, and installations of traffic signals.

Recommended Change:

Motor Fuel Funds 1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective
July 1, 2017.
2. 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 funds for year one of a ten year plan for operations of the Northwest Corridor and I-75 South new managed lanes and I-85 lane extension. Total Change
Motor Fuel Funds 3. Replace motor fuel funds with state funds.
Total Change

$282,811 4,717,189 $5,000,000
$36,581,614 10,000,000
$46,581,614 ($36,581,614) ($36,581,614)

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Department of Transportation

Department of Transportation
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
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
Federal Recovery Funds
Other Funds
Prior Year State Funds
SUBTOTAL
Motor Fuel Funds
State General Funds
TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Expenditures
$1,232,489,892 119,045,073 142,525,503 7,301,780
58,561,190 103,105,012 127,983,622
94,323,974
15,388,036 229,307,808
89,771,827
$2,219,803,717
247,994,653
$247,994,653
$2,467,798,370
1,139,043,963 3,569,309
286,841,726 236,497,295 $1,665,952,293 786,961,699
14,884,378 $801,846,077

FY 2016 Expenditures
$1,570,043,960
431,951,621
130,192,963
6,986,924

FY 2017 Current Budget
$1,628,995,154
391,550,574
151,299,165
9,670,223

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$1,714,746,188

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$1,714,746,188

400,350,574

430,881,862

155,799,165

155,799,165

9,670,223

9,684,201

68,378,820 109,905,818 136,876,374

78,714,804 85,562,631 165,562,234

81,064,804 85,562,631 179,066,200

81,062,970 85,686,978 179,066,200

45,320,296

56,597,611

56,597,611

56,597,611

31,590,940 439,212,984 104,454,380

24,542,545 432,811,607 119,707,637

24,542,545 457,711,607 124,707,637

24,559,893 457,711,607 124,707,637

$3,074,915,080 $3,145,014,185 $3,289,819,185 $3,320,504,312

250,041,861

252,242,252

262,242,252

$250,041,861

$252,242,252

$262,242,252

$3,324,956,941 $3,397,256,437 $3,552,061,437

262,242,252 $262,242,252 $3,582,746,564

1,640,311,694 239,072
200,836,492 213,717,454 $2,055,104,712 1,226,536,157
43,316,072 $1,269,852,229

1,593,146,310 0
89,566,703 0
$1,682,713,013 1,660,064,000 54,479,424
$1,714,543,424

1,593,146,310 0
89,566,703 0
$1,682,713,013 1,790,662,000 78,686,424
$1,869,348,424

1,593,146,310 0
89,566,703 0
$1,682,713,013 1,798,850,000 101,183,551
$1,900,033,551

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Department of Transportation
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and
Construction Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Capital Construction Projects Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Capital Maintenance Projects Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
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 $46,704,127 138,786,000
$185,490,127 0

FY 2018 Recommendation
$101,183,551 1,798,850,000 $1,900,033,551 1,526,284,941

0 $0
0 $0 $185,490,127

66,861,369 $1,593,146,310
89,566,703 $89,566,703 $3,582,746,564

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$85,751,034 0
0 $85,751,034

$783,993,059 875,452,699
55,300,430 $1,714,746,188

$39,331,288 0
0 $39,331,288

$148,931,288 281,600,000
350,574 $430,881,862

$4,500,000 0
0 $4,500,000

$101,192,556 53,642,990
963,619 $155,799,165

$13,978 0
0 $13,978

$1,851,687 7,770,257
62,257 $9,684,201

($1,834) 2,350,000
0
0 $2,348,166

$0 69,324,177 10,839,823
898,970 $81,062,970

$124,347 0 0
$124,347

$18,043,377 66,861,369 782,232
$85,686,978

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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

FY 2018 Recommendation

$13,503,966 $13,503,966

$179,066,200 $179,066,200

$0

$4,346,461

0

51,655,917

0

595,233

$0

$56,597,611

$17,348 0
$17,348

$1,787,098 22,772,795
$24,559,893

$24,900,000 0
0 $24,900,000

$448,746,251 3,886,452
5,078,904 $457,711,607

$5,000,000 0
0 $5,000,000

$31,062,611 68,110,542
25,534,484 $124,707,637

$46,581,614 (36,581,614)
0
$10,000,000

$83,140,174 28,548,612
150,553,466
$262,242,252

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323

Department of Veterans Service
Roles and Responsibilities

The Department of Veterans Service serves more than RolesandResponsibilities
Department of Veterans Service
752,000 Georgia veterans, their dependents, and beneficiaries in all matters pertaining to veterans affairs. Since all veterans' benefits must be applied for, the major activities of the department generally consist of informing veterans and their families about available state and federal benefits and directly assisting and advising them in obtaining those benefits to which they are entitled.
VETERANS ASSISTANCE
The first priority in the Department's mission of veterans' assistance is accomplished with a claims staff, field offices, an information division and a central office. The claims staff processes claims and appeals of Georgia veterans. The 52 field offices, located throughout the state, provide direct assistance to veterans at the local level. Department field office representatives provide counsel and assistance in gathering documentation and information required to process a claim. The Information Division keeps Georgia veterans informed about issues and their possible impact. The Central Office manages and supports all administrative requirements.
STATE VETERANS NURSING HOMES
The Department operates two state veterans' nursing homes. The Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville is a 550-bed facility licensed to provide skilled nursing care to eligible Georgia war veterans. It consists of three skilled nursing care buildings and an Alzheimer's Care facility.
The Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home in Augusta is a 192-bed skilled nursing care facility located adjacent to Augusta University and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Charlie Norwood Medical Center. In addition to providing care for eligible Georgia war veterans, the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home serves as a teaching facility to acquaint medical and allied health students with medical conditions and diseases that confront the elderly.

GEORGIA VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETERIES
The Department operates two state veterans' memorial cemeteries, which are part of the nation's National Cemetery System. The Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville, which opened in 2001, will eventually be a final resting place for more than 100,000 Georgia veterans, their spouses, and their authorized dependents. The Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Glennville, which opened in March of 2008, will eventually be a final resting place for more than 36,000 Georgia veterans, their spouses, and their authorized dependents.
VETERANS EDUCATION ASSISTANCE
As the state-approving agency for the federally sponsored Veterans Education Assistance Program (GI Bill), the department is responsible for approving and supervising all institutions (including public and private schools and establishments offering on-the-job training and apprenticeship programs) in Georgia that participate in this program. In addition to approving these institutions, the Department of Veterans Service also inspects them regularly to ensure that all criteria for continued approval are met. This function is 100% federally funded and is staffed with eight employees.
GOVERNING AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The seven-member Veterans Service Board appointed by the Governor, and confirmed by the Senate, governs the Department of Veterans Service. The day-to-day operation of the department is the responsibility of a Commissioner who is appointed by the Board for a four-year term.
AUTHORITY
Article IV, Section V, Paragraph I, The Constitution of the State of Georgia; Title 38 Chapter 4, Official Code of Georgia Annotated; Chapter 36, Title 38, United States Code.

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Department of Veterans Service

FY 2018 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

Department of Veterans Service
FY 2018 Program Budgets

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

Changes $1,112,025 $1,112,025 0 $0 0 $0 $1,112,025

FY 2018 Recommendation
$22,475,371 $22,475,371
14,734,560 $14,734,560
3,105,429 $3,105,429 $40,315,360

Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate, manage, and supervise all aspects of department
operations to include financial, public information, personnel, accounting, purchasing, supply, mail, records management, and information technology. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$30,743
1,132 2,647
(343) $34,179

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
5. Provide funds to right-size the allocation of the FY 2017 Merit Based Pay Adjustment.
Total Change

$13,103
483 1,215
(147) 15,269 $29,923

Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war
veterans. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers Retirement System from 14.27% to 16.81%.
3. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($28,730) and retiree health benefits ($9,384). Total Change
State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2018

$146,960 131,348 38,114
$316,422
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FY 2018 Program Budgets

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. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

3. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.

4. Provide funds to support four veteran benefits training officers.

5. Provide funds for one women veterans coordinator position.

6. Provide funds to right-size the allocation of the FY 2017 Merit Based Pay Adjustments.

Total Change

$112,441
4,141 (1,258) 358,996 137,650 119,531 $731,501

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Department of Veterans Service

Department Financial Summary
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

Department of Veterans Service
Department Financial Summary

FY 2015 Expenditures
$1,758,811
674,462

FY 2016 Expenditures
$1,945,493
887,546

FY 2017 Current Budget
$1,859,757
1,598,442

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$1,859,757

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$1,893,936

1,598,442

1,628,365

31,194,972

34,216,166

28,534,732

28,534,732

28,851,154

7,323,138 $40,951,383 $40,951,383

7,425,464 $44,474,669 $44,474,669

7,210,404 $39,203,335 $39,203,335

7,210,404 $39,203,335 $39,203,335

7,941,905 $40,315,360 $40,315,360

18,282,286 3,290,310
$21,572,596 19,378,787
$19,378,787

20,610,445 2,961,255
$23,571,700 20,902,969
$20,902,969

14,734,560 3,105,429
$17,839,989 21,363,346
$21,363,346

14,734,560 3,105,429
$17,839,989 21,363,346
$21,363,346

14,734,560 3,105,429
$17,839,989 22,475,371
$22,475,371

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Department of Veterans Service
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Administration State General Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FUNDS
Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Veterans Benefits State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized 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 $1,112,025 $1,112,025 0 $0 0 $0 $1,112,025

FY 2018 Recommendation
$22,475,371 $22,475,371
14,734,560 $14,734,560
3,105,429 $3,105,429 $40,315,360

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$34,179 $34,179

$1,893,936 $1,893,936

$29,923 0
$29,923

$700,361 928,004
$1,628,365

$316,422 0 0
$316,422

$12,566,609 13,179,116 3,105,429
$28,851,154

$731,501 0
$731,501

$7,314,465 627,440
$7,941,905

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State Board of Workers' Compensation

State Board of Workers' Compensation
Roles and Responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities State Board of Workers' Compensation
WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW
Most Georgia employees are covered by the state's workers' compensation law. Since passage of this law, employees may now gain benefits from employers when injured on the job. The law ensures employees certain benefits paid to them as a result of on-the-job injuries. The same law also provides employers with a form of limited liability from these injuries.
The state's workers' compensation law applies to all employers that have at least three full-time, part-time, or seasonal employees. Some categories of workers are exempt, however, including federal employees, railroad workers, farmers, domestic servants, business partners, independent contractors, and some corporate officers.
The state created the State Board of Workers' Compensation to oversee the workers' compensation law. The board may create rules, regulations, and policies to enforce this area of law. The board is also vested with the responsibility of conducting training seminars that educate employers, employees, insurers, self-insurers, physicians, and rehabilitation suppliers about workers' compensation law changes and other related issues.
If either the employer or an employee involved in a workers' compensation claim wishes to contest the facts involved in the case, an administrative law judge under the board or a board mediator may be used to settle the issue. Either party disagreeing with this ruling may appeal the decision through the appellate division, state superior or appellate courts; however, that avenue may only be used to debate points of law, not facts of a case.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
The board consists of three directors, one of whom is the chair, and all are appointed by the Governor. The directors promulgate workers' compensation regulations and develop workers' compensation policy. They also hear appeals of administrative law judges' decisions and render rulings on appeals, as well as approve and submit budget requests for the agency.
The executive director/chief operating officer oversees the operations of the board. The executive director also provides management supervision, makes presentations to

various groups as requested, assists the directors as needed, and acts as peer review of medical services.
The Alternative Dispute Resolution Division mediates appropriate issues, issues orders, and makes presentations to various groups as requested.
The Appellate Division researches cases that are appealed to the board, recommends appropriate action, receives and processes documents regarding appealed cases, and sets calendars for appellate hearings.
The Claims Processing Division includes data entry, documents processing, and file room units. These units are responsible for coding and quality input of claims data, processing correspondence, and coordinating the transfer, retention, and destruction of all claims files.
The Enforcement Division investigates incidents of noncompliance and incidents alleging fraud, maintains information on employers' insurance coverage, and makes presentations to various groups regarding fraud/compliance.
The Legal Division is responsible for conducting hearings in contested cases and ruling on motions. The Division schedules and holds hearings for those claims in which an evidentiary hearing was requested by a party, or in cases where mediation conference was either inappropriate or did not result in resolution of the pending issues.
The Managed Care and Rehabilitation Division processes requests for rehabilitation services, performs quality assurance reviews of rehabilitation suppliers, holds conferences to resolve disputes, reviews and approves rehabilitation plans, reviews applications of managed care organizations, and registers rehabilitation suppliers.
The Settlements Division reviews and processes stipulated settlements, and requests for advances.
The Information Technology Services Division provides innovative contemporary and accessible technology in computing, media, telephone services, and training to enable staff to meet their goals as a state agency.
AUTHORITY
Chapter 9 of Title 34, Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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State Board of Workers' Compensation
FY 2018 Program Budgets

FY 2018 Program Budgets
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds

FY 2017 Current Budget
$20,724,071 $20,724,071
373,832 $373,832 $21,097,903

Changes ($1,775,274)
($1,775,274) 0
$0 ($1,775,274)

FY 2018 Recommendation
$18,948,797 $18,948,797
373,832 $373,832 $19,322,629

Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the
Georgia Workers' Compensation law. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Provide additional funds to retain criminal investigators.
4. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
5. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
Total Change

$162,787
6,012 22,215
1,081
1,143 $193,238

Board Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide superior access to the Georgia Workers'
Compensation program for injured workers and employers in a manner that is sensitive, responsive, and effective. Recommended Change:
1. Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments, employee recruitment, or retention initiatives effective July 1, 2017.
2. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
3. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.
4. Reflect an adjustment in merit system assessments.
5. Reduce the payment to the Office of the State Treasurer from $2,076,446 to $0.
Total Change

$102,735
3,794 683
722 (2,076,446) ($1,968,512)

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State Board of Workers' Compensation

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources Administer the Workers'
Compensation Laws Board Administration SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Other Funds SUBTOTAL State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

State Board of Workers' Compensation
Department Financial Summary

FY 2015 Expenditures
$12,257,885

FY 2016 Expenditures
$12,735,575

FY 2017 Current Budget
$13,013,937

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$13,013,937

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$13,207,175

5,827,172 $18,085,057 $18,085,057

5,762,409 $18,497,984 $18,497,984

8,083,966 $21,097,903 $21,097,903

8,083,966 $21,097,903 $21,097,903

6,115,454 $19,322,629 $19,322,629

378,832 $378,832 17,706,225 $17,706,225

373,832 $373,832 18,124,152 $18,124,152

373,832 $373,832 20,724,071 $20,724,071

373,832 $373,832 20,724,071 $20,724,071

373,832 $373,832 18,948,797 $18,948,797

State of Georgia's Budget Report FY 2018

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State Board of Workers' Compensation
Program Budget Financial Summary

Program Budget Financial Summary
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Other Funds TOTAL OTHER FUNDS Total Funds
Program Budget Financial Summary
Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS
Board Administration State General Funds Other Funds TOTAL FUNDS

FY 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 ($1,775,274)
($1,775,274) 0
$0 ($1,775,274)

FY 2018 Recommendation
$18,948,797 $18,948,797
373,832 $373,832 $19,322,629

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$193,238 0
$193,238

$12,898,822 308,353
$13,207,175

($1,968,512) 0
($1,968,512)

$6,049,975 65,479
$6,115,454

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Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking

Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
FY 2018 Program Budgets

Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
Department Budget Summary State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL FEDERAL 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

Changes $10,478,950 $10,478,950 0 $0 $10,478,950

FY 2018 Recommendation
$1,213,323,164 $1,213,323,164
20,210,678 $20,210,678 $1,233,533,842

GO Bonds Issued
Recommended Change:
State General Funds
1. Transfer funds from the GO Bonds New program to reflect the issuance of new bonds.
2. Reduce funds for debt service to reflect savings associated with refunding and favorable rates received in recent bond sales.
3. Increase funds for debt service.
4. Reduce funds for debt service on road and bridge projects to reflect savings associated with refundings and favorable rates received in recent bond sales.
Total Change
Other Changes
5. Redirect $2,135,000 in 20-year issued bonds from FY 2013 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the Capital Outlay Program Regular (HB 742, Bond #1) to be used for the FY 2018 Capital Outlay Program Regular for local school construction, statewide.
6. Redirect $260,000 in 20-year issued bonds from FY 2013 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the Capital Outlay Program Regular Advance (HB 742, Bond #3) to be used for the FY 2018 Capital Outlay Program Regular for local school construction, statewide.
7. Redirect $4,300,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY 2014 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the Capital Outlay Program Regular (HB 106, Bond 362.301) to be used for the FY 2018 Capital Outlay Program Regular for local school construction, statewide.
8. Redirect $8,185,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY 2015 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the Capital Outlay Program Regular Advance (HB 744, Bond #2) to be used for the FY 2018 Capital Outlay Program Regular for local school construction, statewide.
9. Redirect $4,795,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY 2016 for the State Board of Education for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the Capital Outlay Program Regular (HB 76, Bond 355.101) to be used for the FY 2018 Capital Outlay Program Regular for local school construction, statewide.
Total Change

$106,033,658 (87,032,698)
14,461,386 (22,795,314) $10,667,032
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
$0

GO Bonds New Recommended Change:
1. Transfer funds to the GO Bonds Issued program to reflect the issuance of new bonds. 2. Increase funds for debt service.
Total Change

($106,033,658) 105,845,576 ($188,082)

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Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
Department Financial Summary

Department Financial Summary
Program/Fund Sources GO Bonds Issued GO Bonds New SUBTOTAL Total Funds Less: Federal Funds Federal Recovery Funds Prior Year State Funds SUBTOTAL Motor Fuel Funds State General Funds TOTAL STATE FUNDS

FY 2015 Expenditures
$1,104,465,030
98,139,142
$1,202,604,172
$1,202,604,172

FY 2016 Expenditures
$1,081,231,108
117,313,492
$1,198,544,600
$1,198,544,600

FY 2017 Current Budget
$1,117,021,234
106,033,658
$1,223,054,892
$1,223,054,892

FY 2018 Agency Request
Total
$1,117,021,234

FY 2018 Governor's Recommendation
$1,127,688,266

106,033,658

105,845,576

$1,223,054,892 $1,233,533,842

$1,223,054,892 $1,233,533,842

0 18,260,833 167,924,718 $186,185,551 121,626,298 894,792,323 $1,016,418,621

20,010,633 0
65,244,777 $85,255,410
0 1,113,289,190 $1,113,289,190

20,210,678 0 0
$20,210,678 0
1,202,844,214 $1,202,844,214

20,210,678 0 0
$20,210,678 0
1,202,844,214 $1,202,844,214

20,210,678 0 0
$20,210,678 0
1,213,323,164 $1,213,323,164

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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 $10,478,950 $10,478,950 0 $0 $10,478,950

FY 2018 Recommendation
$1,213,323,164 $1,213,323,164
20,210,678 $20,210,678 $1,233,533,842

Changes

FY 2018 Recommendation

$10,667,032 0
$10,667,032

$1,107,477,588 20,210,678
$1,127,688,266

($188,082) ($188,082)

$105,845,576 $105,845,576

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General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
FY 2018 Program Budgets

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

Bond Projects

New Projects Recommended by Policy Area

Educated Georgia

State Board of Education / Department of Education 1. Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction,
statewide. 2. Capital Outlay Program - Regular Advance for local school construction,
statewide. 3. Capital Outlay Program - Low-Wealth for local school construction,
statewide. 4. Purchase school buses, statewide.
Subtotal Department of Education

Board of Regents, University System of Georgia 1. Facility major improvements and renovations, statewide.
2. Equipment for the new student services and success center, Atlanta Metropolitan State College, Atlanta, Fulton County.
3. Equipment for LeNoir Hall renovations and additions, Columbus State University, Columbus, Muscogee County.
4. Equipment for the new academic building, Georgia Highlands College, Cartersville, Bartow County.
5. Equipment for new convocation center and renovation of Memorial Hall, University of North Georgia, Dahlonega, Lumpkin County.
6. Equipment for the renovation and expansion of the Biology Building, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Carroll County.
7. Construction of the new health professions academic center and of the renovation of Ashmore Hall, Armstrong State University, Savannah, Chatham County.
8. Construction of academic core renovations, Clayton State University, Morrow, Clayton County.
9. Construction of the renovation of Terrell Hall and Kilpatrick Hall, Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville, Baldwin County.
10. Construction of Phase IV addition to Academic Building C, Georgia Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County.
11. Construction and equipment for the renovation of the Price Gilbert Library and Crosland Tower complex, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Fulton County.
12. Design and construction of Phase III of the Terry College Business Learning Center, University of Georgia, Athens, Clarke County.
13. Design of the Carlton Library Renovation and Fine Arts Building, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Tifton, Tift County.
14. Design of the new College of Science and Math Building, Augusta University, Augusta, Richmond County.
15. Planning and design of new Center for Engineering and Research, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Bulloch County.
16. Design, construction and equipment for the renovation of Hanner Complex, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Bulloch County.
17. Aviation equipment, Middle Georgia State University, multiple locations.
18. Major repairs and renovations for public libraries, Georgia Public Library Service, statewide.
19. Technology improvements and replacement for public libraries, Georgia Public Library Service, statewide.
20. Infrastructure and equipment replacement and facility repairs and sustainment, Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission, Atlanta, Fulton County.
21. Purchase equipment and fund GRA research and development infrastructure, Georgia Research Alliance, multiple locations.

Term
20 20 20 10
20 5 5 5 5 5
20T 20 20 20
20 20 5 5 5 20 5 5 5
5T 5T

Authorized Principal

Debt Service

$161,915,000 56,380,000 22,640,000 7,500,000
$248,435,000
$50,000,000 800,000
2,000,000 2,600,000 1,100,000 2,100,000
22,000,000 6,900,000
11,500,000 11,500,000
47,000,000 18,000,000
1,600,000 4,500,000 4,900,000 5,000,000 2,800,000 1,000,000 1,000,000
1,500,000 5,000,000

$13,859,924 4,826,128 1,937,984 996,000
$21,620,036
$4,280,000 185,120 462,800 601,640 254,540 485,940
1,997,600 590,640 984,400 984,400
4,023,200 1,540,800
370,240 1,041,300 1,133,860
428,000 647,920 231,400 231,400
347,100 1,157,000

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General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
FY 2018 Program Budgets

Bond Projects
22. Design and construction for the rehabilitation of Historic Jenkins Hall, Georgia Military College, Milledgeville, Baldwin County.
Subtotal Board of Regents, University System of Georgia
Technical College System of Georgia 1. Facility major improvements and renovations, statewide. 2. World class lab equipment and renovations, multiple locations. 3. Replace obsolete equipment, statewide. 4. Equipment for the new Industrial Training and Technology Building,
Southern Crescent Technical College, McDonough, Henry County. 5. Equipment for the Clarkesville campus expansion, North Georgia
Technical College, Clarkesville, Habersham County. 6. Construction and equipment of a new Hall County campus to replace
the Oakwood campus, Lanier Technical College, Gainesville, Hall County. 7. Construction of the new Education Building on the Whitfield Murray Campus, Georgia Northwestern Technical College, Dalton, Whitfield County. Subtotal Technical College System of Georgia
Subtotal: Educated Georgia
Healthy Georgia
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities 1. Design and construction for renovation and improvements of former
Gymnasium Building to construct Treatment Mall, Georgia Regional Hospital, Savannah, Chatham County. 2. Facility repairs and sustainment, statewide. 3. Facility major improvements and renovations, statewide. Subtotal Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Department of Human Services 1. Property acquisition, design and construction of new Division of Family
& Children Services Building, LaGrange, Troup County. 2. Property acquisition, design and construction of new Division of Family
& Children Services Building, Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County. Subtotal Department of Human Services
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency 1. Facility major improvements and renovations, match federal funds,
Warm Springs, Meriwether County. Subtotal Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Department of Veterans Service 1. Renovation of Skilled Nursing Facility, Milledgeville, Baldwin County. Subtotal Department of Veterans Service
Subtotal: Healthy Georgia
Safe Georgia
Department of Community Supervision 1. Facility repairs and sustainment, statewide. Subtotal Department of Community Supervision
Department of Corrections 1. Emergency repairs, sustainment and equipment, statewide.

Term 20 20T 5T 5T 5T 5T 20T 20T
20 5 20
20 20
20T 20
5 5

Authorized Principal

Debt Service

5,500,000 $208,300,000

470,800 $22,450,100

$8,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 3,880,000 2,200,000
73,000,000
18,780,000 $115,860,000 $572,595,000

$726,400 1,157,000 1,157,000
897,832 509,080
6,628,400
1,705,224 $12,780,936 $56,851,072

$5,085,000 2,000,000 5,000,000
$12,085,000
$1,000,000 325,000
$1,325,000
$1,800,000 $1,800,000
$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $18,210,000

$435,276 462,800 428,000
$1,326,076
$85,600 27,820
$113,420
$163,440 $163,440
$256,800 $256,800 $1,859,736

$340,000 $340,000
$7,035,000

$78,676 $78,676
$1,627,899

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General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
FY 2018 Program Budgets

Bond Projects
2. Facility hardening, multiple locations. 3. Replace inmate cell doors at Georgia State Prison, Reidsville, Tattnall
County. 4. Locking controls and perimeter detection improvements, statewide. 5. Major repairs, renovations and improvements, statewide. 6. Design, construction and equipment to renovate and remission Metro
State Prison as a reentry and transition prison, Phase II, Atlanta, Fulton County. Subtotal Department of Corrections
Department of Defense 1. Facility repairs and sustainment, match federal funds, statewide. 2. Site improvements at Gainesville Readiness Center, match federal
funds, Gainesville, Hall County. 3. Site improvements at Winder Readiness Center, match federal funds,
Winder, Barrow County. Subtotal Department of Defense
Georgia Bureau of Investigation 1. Construction and equipment for the new Savannah Crime Lab,
Savannah, Chatham County. 2. Facility major improvements and renovations, multiple locations. 3. Facility repairs and sustainment, statewide. Subtotal Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Department of Juvenile Justice 1. Facility repairs and sustainment, statewide. 2. Facility major improvements and renovations, statewide. 3. Design and construction for the conversion of the Central PDC to a 56
bed Regional Youth Detention Center, Cadwell, Laurens County. 4. CCTV security upgrades and enhancements, statewide. 5. Implementation of a new Intelligence and Investigation Management
System. Subtotal Department of Juvenile Justice
Department of Public Safety 1. Facility major maintenance and repairs, GSP, statewide. 2. Facility major improvements and renovations, MCCD, statewide. 3. Facility major repairs and renovations, Georgia Public Safety Training
Center, Forsyth, Monroe County. 4. Classroom instructional equipment upgrades, Georgia Public Safety
Training Center, Forsyth, Monroe County. Subtotal Department of Public Safety
Subtotal: Safe Georgia
Responsible and Efficient Government
Department of Driver Services 1. Design, construction and equipment for new Gainesville Customer
Service Center, Gainesville, Hall County. Subtotal Department of Driver Services
State Properties Commission Georgia Building Authority 1. Construction of new Judicial Complex Building, Atlanta, Fulton County. 2. Facility improvements and renovations, statewide.

Term 20 20 5 20 20
5 20 20
20 20 5
5 20 20 5 5
5 20 20 5
20
20 20

Authorized Principal
5,000,000
4,095,000 7,650,000 10,000,000

Debt Service
428,000
350,532 1,770,210
856,000

9,945,000 $43,725,000

851,292 $5,883,933

$750,000
185,000
185,000 $1,120,000

$173,550
15,836
15,836 $205,222

$36,375,000 1,405,000 505,000
$38,285,000
$3,290,000 4,200,000
22,745,000 3,185,000
485,000 $33,905,000
$725,000 1,200,000
660,000
235,000 $2,820,000
$120,195,000

$3,113,700 120,268 116,857
$3,350,825
$761,306 359,520
1,946,972 737,009
112,229 $3,917,036
$167,765 102,720
56,496
54,379 $381,360
$13,817,052

$3,535,000 $3,535,000

$302,596 $302,596

$105,000,000 3,000,000

$8,988,000 256,800

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General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
FY 2018 Program Budgets

Bond Projects
Subtotal Georgia Building Authority
Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission 1. ADA related improvements, statewide. Subtotal Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission
Department of Revenue 1. DRIVES system implementation, Atlanta, Dekalb County. Subtotal Department of Revenue
Subtotal: Responsible and Efficient Government
Growing Georgia
Department of Agriculture 1. Facility repairs and sustainment, statewide. Subtotal Department of Agriculture
State Soil and Water Conservation Commission 1. Rehabilitation of flood control structures, multiple locations. Subtotal State Soil and Water Conservation Commission
Georgia Environmental Finance Authority 1. Federal State Revolving Fund Match, Clean and Drinking Water
Programs, match federal funds, statewide. Subtotal Georgia Environmental Finance Authority
Georgia Regional Transportation Authority* 1. Property acquisition, design and construction for Xpress Bus Park and
Ride Lot Expansion at Sugarloaf Mills, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County. Subtotal Georgia Regional Transportation Authority
Georgia World Congress Center Authority 1. Planning, construction and equipment for new exhibition facility,
Atlanta, Fulton County. Subtotal Georgia World Congress Center Authority
Department of Natural Resources 1. Facility major improvements and renovations, statewide. 2. Facility repairs and sustainment, statewide. 3. Construction of two new boat houses and one regional office building
to support law enforcement activities, multiple locations. 4. Land acquisition for the preservation of wildlife and natural resources,
multiple locations. Subtotal Department of Natural Resources
Jekyll Island State Park Authority 1. Historic district ADA and safety improvements, Jekyll Island, Glynn
County. Subtotal Jekyll Island State Park Authority
Subtotal: Growing Georgia
Mobile Georgia
Department of Transportation 1. Repair, replacement, and renovation of bridges, statewide.

Term 20 5
5T 20 20 20 20T 20T 5 20 20 20
20

Authorized Principal
$108,000,000

Debt Service $9,244,240

$680,000 $680,000

$58,208 $58,208

$25,000,000 $25,000,000
$137,215,000

$5,785,000 $5,785,000
15,390,604

$1,000,000 $1,000,000
$6,500,000 $6,500,000
$8,000,000 $8,000,000
$2,000,000 $2,000,000
$55,000,000 $55,000,000
$15,000,000 1,000,000 1,670,000
10,000,000 $27,670,000
$1,600,000 $1,600,000 $101,770,000

$231,400 $231,400
$556,400 $556,400
$684,800 $684,800
$171,200 $171,200
$4,994,000 $4,994,000
$1,362,000 231,400 142,952 856,000
$2,592,352
$136,960 $136,960 $9,367,112

$100,000,000

$8,560,000

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General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
FY 2018 Program Budgets

Bond Projects
Subtotal Department of Transportation
Subtotal: Mobile Georgia
Total: State General Funds
Total: State Funds - New
5-Year Bonds 5-Year Taxable Bonds
10-Year Bonds 20-Year Bonds 20-Year Taxable Bonds Total FY 2018 Bonds Total Bond Projects * Bonds appropriated to Georgia Department of Transportation

Term

Authorized Principal $100,000,000
$100,000,000

Debt Service $8,560,000 $8,560,000

$1,049,985,000

$105,845,576

$1,049,985,000

$105,845,576

$76,600,000 23,580,000 7,500,000
748,725,000 193,580,000 $1,049,985,000 $1,049,985,000

$17,725,240 5,456,412 996,000
64,090,860 17,577,064 $105,845,576 $105,845,576

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Appendices

Appendices

blank

Statement of Financial Condition

Statement of Financial Condition

Statement of Financial Condition
ASSETS: Cash and Cash Equivalents Investments Accounts Receivable Prepaid Expenditures Inventories Other Assets Amount to be Provided for Retirement of General Obligation Bonds
Total Assets
LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY:
Liabilities: Accounts Payable Encumbrances Salaries Payable Payroll Withholdings Benefits Payable Undrawn Appropriation Allotments Undistributed Local Government Sales Tax Unearned Revenue General Obligation Bonds Payable Other Liabilities
Total Liabilities
Fund Balances (Reserved): Colleges and Universities Revenue Shortfall Reserve Lottery for Education Guaranteed Revenue Debt Common Reserve Fund State Revenue Collections Tobacco Settlement Funds Federal Financial Assistance Inventories Debt Service Indigent Care Trust Fund Medicaid Reserves Health Insurance Claims Motor Fuel Tax Funds Self Insurance Trust Fund Underground Storage Trust Fund Unissued Debt Other Reserves
Total
Undesignated: Surplus Lottery for Education Tobacco Settlement Funds
Total Fund Balances
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES Note: Numbers may not add precisely due to rounding

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2016

$5,179,261,157 970,727,942
6,282,161,368 21,965,455 49,504,076 15,546,277
8,770,990,000
$21,290,156,275

$6,234,933,725 1,476,772,300 7,309,177,191 24,305,482 59,122,722 17,131,336 8,952,260,000
$24,073,702,756

$683,357,222 3,878,213,292
11,944,430 16,587,025
377 1,096,826,661
7,700,000 415,180,344 8,770,990,000 510,737,120 $15,391,536,473

$783,774,122 4,616,258,008
15,244,290 16,249,129
2,067,257 1,394,038,097
4,275,476 343,423,216 8,952,260,000 547,529,484 $16,675,119,079

$405,807,759 1,635,595,578
885,011,131 54,003,250 24,025,054 24,312,571 43,959,774 42,730,627 36,992,120 4,770,440 21,349,675
950,495,902 1,271,712,636
119,827,865 27,745,902 41,304,236
272,857,505 $5,862,502,025

$429,141,498 2,255,292,033 1,014,360,986
54,003,250 28,919,867 23,328,805 46,175,335 51,902,582 73,325,198
3,302,953 8,282,301 1,382,547,928 1,518,354,512 104,391,179 34,688,019 41,640,293 279,530,246 $7,349,186,985

35,622,804 494,972
$5,898,619,801

48,718,786 677,906
$7,398,583,677

$21,290,156,274 $24,073,702,756

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State Expenditure Projections

State Expenditure Projections

AFY 2017

FY 2018

FY 2019

Education Early Care and Learning Education Board of Regents Student Finance Commission Technical College System of
Georgia Subtotal

$55.6 9,022.8 2,157.0
109.9
350.1 $11695.4

$61.2 9,426.8 2,298.7
124.4
359.9 $12,271.0

$61.2 9,568.2 2,379.2
130.6
359.9 $12,499.1

Corrections Community Supervision Corrections Juvenile Justice Pardons and Paroles
Subtotal

. $171.7 1,162.1
329.7 16.8
$1,680.3

$182.4 1,200.0
316.8 17.6
$1,716.8

$187.9 1,236.0
326.3 18.1
$1,768.3

Social Services Behavioral Health Community Health Human Services Public Health
Subtotal

$1,033.9 3,111.9 684.2 258.8
$5,088.8

$1,086.5 3,049.4 732.3 257.1
$5,125.3

$1,119.1 3,140.9 754.3 264.8
$5,279.1

Other Major Categories Transportation Debt Service
Subtotal

$1,833.3 1,202.8
$3,036.1

$1,900 1,209.4 $3,109.4

$1,924.7 1,452.5
$3,377.2

Other Expenditures All Remaining State Spending
Total

$1,645.5 $23,146.1

$1,506.1 $23,728.6

$1,528.7 $24,452.4

Excludes: Lottery Funds, Tobacco Settlement Funds, and Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Funds

FY 2020
$61.2 9,711.7 2,462.5
137.1
359.9 $12,732.4
$193.5 1,273.1
336.1 18.6
$1,821.3
$1,152.7 3,235.1 776.9 272.7
$5,437.4
$1,949.7 1,483.1
$3,432.8
$1,551.6 $24,975.5

FY 2021
$61.2 9,857.4 2,548.7
144.0
359.9 $12,971.2
$199.3 1,311.3
346.2 19.2
$1,876.0
$1,187.2 3,332.2 800.2 280.9
$5,600.5
$1,975.1 1,518.0
$3,493.1
$1,574.9 $25,515.7

Long Term Outlook

Most Likely Revenue Estimate

$23,146.1

$23,728.6

$24,459.8

Revenue estimates and projections are developed independently by the State Economist.

$25,289.0

$26,166.5

Note on Expenditure Projections:
Amounts shown are in millions of dollars. Fiscal Years 2017 and 2018 are based on the Governor's Budget Recommendations for those years. Projections for Fiscal Years 2019 to 2021 are based on agency caseload growth and an inflation factor. Debt service projections for FY 2018 to FY 2020 are provided by the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission and include only the debt service for general obligation bonds. Funding for guaranteed revenue bonds is provided through the State Road and Tollway Authority and reflected under Transportation. For Fiscal Years 2019 to 2021 a straight line projection has been employed and does not account for budget control measures and policy decisions necessary to meet the requirement for a balanced budget.

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Georgia Economic Report

Georgia Economic Report

At .
Georgia Economic Report

the

mid-point

of

Fiscal

Year

2017,

the

U.S.

economic

recovery has been in place for well over seven years. This

length of this recovery exceeds the average length of the

recovery and expansion phase of other post-World War II

economic cycles. While this economic cycle is long in

duration, it shows few signs that it is reaching an end point.

In contrast to the US economy which continues to grow at a moderate pace, the Global economy is facing headwinds. Growth in China has moderated as it transitions from an export driven growth orientation to one centered on domestic demand driven growth. This transition, which has led to weaker conditions in China's manufacturing sector, has contributed to declines in commodity prices, including oil prices. Countries dependent on commodity exports have thus seen growth weaken. Weak growth is apparent in low global inflation and low interest rates as central banks keep monetary policy loose to boost economic growth. Forecasts of the global economy anticipate relatively weak growth over the next year.

Real (inflation adjusted) US GDP growth is quite volatile. Real GDP grew by 3.2% at a seasonally adjusted annual rate in the third quarter of 2016; up from 1.4% in the second quarter and 0.8% in the first quarter. GDP growth over the last year had been reduced as the economy has worked through an overhang of excess inventories. Inventory activity reduced GDP growth by 1.2% in the second quarter of 2016 but added 0.5% to reported growth in the third quarter.

Overall, the national economy has the fundamentals in place to support continued economic growth. Labor markets are improving, consumer sector finances are in good shape and business have sound balance sheets to help them invest and hire. A key risk is Federal Reserve monetary policy. The Fed has ended its purchases of private securities and is expected to take another step to normalizing interest rates with an increase in the target Fed Funds rate at the Federal Open Market Committee meeting in December 2016. The path back to a more neutral policy stance is uncertain and could lead to financial market volatility. This is complicated by the on-going challenges in international financial markets as foreign central bankers wrestle with low growth and the threat of deflation.

A wide range of economic indicators show that the economic recovery is progressing. Total U.S. year over year non-farm employment growth equals 1.6% as of November 2016. Job growth has moderated in the fall of 2016 but is still growing at a solid rate. The U.S. is adding an average of 176,000 jobs per month as of November 2016. The U.S. unemployment rate has also fallen. The U.S. rate as of November 2016 is 4.6%, down from a peak of 10.0% in October 2009. This rate suggests that slack in US labor markets is rapidly eroding. In addition, broader measures of unemployment also show that the US is moving toward full employment and this is setting the stage for the Fed to initiate interest rate increases.
Real consumer spending growth has been running in excess of 2.5% on a year over year basis. A bright spot in consumer spending has been auto sales. Auto sales had averaged over 16 million units per year prior to the recession but fell to an annualized sales rate below 10 million units

during parts of 2008 and 2009. Sales have improved significantly from that trough. Sales have been averaging around 17.5 million units on an annualized basis over the last three months; this is down from over 18.0 million units on an annualized basis during late 2015. It is likely that the boost in economic growth from high vehicle sales activity has topped out. Still, the economic fundamentals underlying consumer spending are in good shape. Household wealth has recovered from the declines during the Great Recession and is far above its pre-recession level. Household debt obligations as a percent of monthly income are near record lows and job and disposable income growth both support consumer spending growth. Consumer use of revolving credit is growing as consumer confidence improves and banks gradually loosen lending standards. All of this contributes to an expectation that consumer spending will continue to contribute to economic growth.
Measures of business activity show that manufacturing growth has recovered from levels consistent with contraction in late 2015 and early 2016 to levels consistent with modest growth in recent months while services activity is expanding at a healthier rate. The Institute of Supply Management index for manufacturing is at 52.3 as of November 2016, slightly above the neutral value of 50. This reading is consistent with a manufacturing sector in which activity is expanding slowly. The weakness in manufacturing is tied to declines in exports due to the strength of the dollar and the pullback in oil field activity due to the decline in oil prices. In contrast, the index for services is running at 56.9 well above the neutral level. This indicates a solid rate of expansion off activity in the service sector.
The national housing market continues its recovery. Various measures of home prices are moving higher. For example, the S&P Case Shiller index for 20 metro areas across the U.S. is up 5.1% year over year as of September 2016. Sales of new homes and existing homes are volatile but are trending up as are housing starts. Mortgage foreclosure and delinquency rates are trending down and are approaching levels seen prior to the housing bust. Rising home prices are easing pressures on homeowners who had been underwater on mortgages and mortgage credit conditions have eased.
Georgia's economy generally follows the overall trends of the U.S. economy, although it tends to grow more quickly during expansions and fall further during recessions. Georgia's employment situation has improved significantly in the last year. Non-farm employment grew by just over 97,100 jobs from October 2015 to October 2016. This equates to a 2.3% increase in employment which is higher than the comparable rate for U.S. employment. Georgia's unemployment rate is 5.2% as of October, down from October 2015's reading of 5.5%. However, Georgia's unemployment rate is still slightly above the unemployment rate for the US, 4.9%.
Employment growth is well diversified across industry sectors in Georgia. Growth leaders include construction, leisure and hospitality, trade, transportation and utilities, professional and business services, financial, and education and health. Other services and information sectors are a year over year decline in employment as of October.

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The S&P Case Shiller home price index for the Atlanta metro area is up by 5.3% as September 2016 compared to the prior August. Residential construction permits are up 8.8% from the prior year as of September 2016. This indicates that the housing market in Georgia is growing at a measured pace.
Georgia tax revenues growth in FY 2016 was strong and bolstered by tax law changes associated with HB 170, the transportation funding bill. Total tax revenue grew by 8.4% and General Fund revenues grew by 8.8%. Individual income tax revenues, the single largest component grew by 7.9% but corporate income tax revenues declined by 2.0%. Sales tax revenues grew by 1.7%; sales tax growth was reduced by the elimination of the fourth penny of motor fuel taxation from General Sales Tax. Motor fuel tax revenues grew by 61.3% and Title Ad Valorem tax revenues grew by 13.4%, reflecting the strong performance of the auto market. Revenue growth has continued in FY 2017. The Department of Revenue has reported tax revenue growth of 4.8% year-todate through November 2016.

The US economy is on solid footing as the end of 2016 approaches. Labor markets are expanding, consumer spending is growing and the housing recovery continues. The government sector has switched from being a drag on growth to a contributor to economic growth. The primary area of weakness is the manufacturing sector which is feeling the impact of declines in exports and the pullback in the oil sector. Overall, the US and Georgia economies are on-track to continue to grow at rates comparable to those experienced in 2016. There are risks to the outlook. As note, the manufacturing sector is the key area of weakness in the domestic economy. In addition, the Federal Reserve is expected to restart increases in its policy interest rate in December 2016. This creates some risks in financial markets and interest rate sensitive sectors such as housing and auto sales. Finally, global growth poses risks with weakness in China, resource-based economies and the Euro-zone.

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Personal Income
Nominal personal income has been growing over the prior quarter for much of the recovery with occasional quarters in which income has fallen compared to the prior quarter. Similarly, wage and salary income has been growing. Income growth in Georgia has exceeded 4.5% year over year for each of the last four quarters. Wage and salary growth has grown more quickly over this period. This reflects consistent growth in Georgia's economy and highlights the recent strength in labor market growth.

The large job losses that occurred during the recession resulted in peak unemployment rates of 10.4% for several months during 2009. The current rate has fallen considerably from its peak and now equals 5.2% as of October 2016. This is down from5.5% in October 2015 but above the U.S. unemployment rate of 4.9%. Unemployment rates are unlikely to decline much further as the national economy approaches full employment. Unemployment insurance claims are also showing improvement. Initial claims are below year ago levels as of early November 2016 and are running at or below pre-recession levels.

Labor Markets
Georgia's labor market continued to grow during 2016. Over the 12 months ending in October 2016, non-farm employment in Georgia increased by 97,100 jobs. This equates to 2.3% year over year growth and exceeds the growth rate for U.S. non-farm employment over the same period of 1.7%. Over the last three months ending in October, non-farm employment growth has averaged 6,700 jobs per month. Employment growth across industry sectors has been well diversified during 2016. Sectors such as construction, leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, manufacturing, finance, education and health, and trade, transportation, and utilities, and government added jobs over the year. The information and other services sectors are the only industry sectors experiencing year over year declines in employment. Most Georgia metro areas are also seeing net job growth, with Athens, Savannah, and Atlanta having the highest year over year job growth on a three month moving average basis as of October. No Georgia metro area is suffering net job losses on a three month moving average year over year basis as of October 2016.

Housing Sector
Georgia's housing market is recovering. Residential building permits issued are trending up and are well above year ago levels. Home prices, as measured by the S&P / CaseShiller home price index for the Atlanta metro area are up 5.3% on a year over year basis as of September 2016. While price appreciation of homes has moderated this year, this level is consistent with a sustainable price path for residential real estate.

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appreciation and starts are expected to move slowly toward historical trends as labor market and demographic trends firm.
Mortgage foreclosures were a key contributor to the decline in home values during the housing bust. Foreclosure rates soared leading to a large number of distressed properties available for sale which depressed home values. Currently, foreclosure rates are trending down and are at levels comparable to those experienced prior to the recession. Thus, housing markets are normalizing and price

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ADJUSTED BASE -- The beginning point for development of the state budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The adjusted base consists of the current fiscal year Annual Operating Budget, less non-recurring expenditures, plus the amount to annualize pay for performance.
AGENCY FUNDS -- Funds collected by the various agencies of state government and retained to be spent on agency programs. These funds are estimated in the Governor's Budget Report and the Appropriations Act. The agencies can change the amount of these funds by amendments to the Annual Operating Budget based on actual collections during the year. Also known as Other Funds.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE (DISTILLED SPIRITS) TAX -- A state excise tax per liter upon the first sale, use, or final delivery within the state and an import tax per liter of distilled spirits; an excise tax per liter upon the first sale, use, or final delivery within the state and an import tax per liter on all alcohol.
ALLOTMENT -- The authorization for a state agency to withdraw funds from the state treasury for expenditure. Before each fiscal year begins, agencies must file an annual operating budget plan based on an Appropriations Act. Allotments are requested monthly based on the plan. Once a monthly allotment is approved for an agency, that agency can draw funds as needed.
AMENDED BUDGET REPORT -- A document submitted by the Governor to the General Assembly in which the Governor recommends spending changes in the current fiscal year for the agencies of state government. The Amended Budget Report can involve budget additions, budget deletions or transfers of funds within agency object classes. Also known as the "supplemental budget" or the "little budget."
AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) An act passed by Congress and signed into law by President Obama on February 17, 2009. The purpose of the Recovery package is to jump-start the economy to create and save jobs. The Act specifies appropriations for a wide range of federal programs, and increases or extends certain benefits under Medicaid, unemployment compensation, and nutrition assistance programs. The legislation also reduces individual and corporate income tax collections, and makes a variety of other changes to federal tax laws.
ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET (AOB) -- A plan for annual expenditures based on the Appropriations Act, by agency and functional budget. The plan details a level of expenditure by object class for a given fiscal year and must be approved by the Office of Planning and Budget before taking effect.

ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AMENDMENT -- Revisions to the annual operating budget, which must be submitted to OPB for approval. Typically, these revisions are due to the receipt of funding that was not included during the appropriations process or transfer of funds from one activity/ function to another.
APPROPRIATION -- An authorization by the General Assembly to a state agency to spend, from public funds, a sum of money not in excess of the sum specified for the purposes in the authorization.
APPROPRIATIONS ACT -- Legislation that has been passed by the General Assembly to authorize expenditure of state, federal and other funds during a given fiscal year. While under consideration, it is called an appropriations bill.
ATTACHED AGENCIES -- Smaller agencies are sometimes attached to a larger state agency for "administrative purposes only" to reduce administrative costs by consolidation. These small agencies operate autonomously but receive funding through the larger agency. Authorities by law cannot directly receive state funds and are attached to budgeted state agencies for any state appropriations that might occur.
ATTRITION -- A means of reducing state employment, especially during economic slowdowns, by eliminating positions as they become vacant rather than filling them with new employees.
AUTHORITY -- A public corporation formed to undertake a state responsibility that operates in a competitive financial and business environment and should be run like a business corporation. Most authorities generate revenue and need to operate without the strict regiment of rules that confine most departments of government. Authorities usually have the power to issue revenue bonds to construct facilities.
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BUDGET -- A complete financial plan for a specific fiscal year as proposed in the Governor's Budget Report and as modified and adopted by appropriations and revenue acts.
BUDGET ACCOUNTABILITY AND PLANNING ACT -- An Act passed by the 1993 General Assembly that fundamentally changed Georgia's budget process. The Act made accountability and efficiency the driving forces behind budget decisions, as well as the attainment of agreed-upon goals that have been outlined in comprehensive strategic plans for the state and each of its agencies. The requirement for outcome based budgeting is provided through the performance and results measures in Prioritized Program Budgeting. The measure mandated an ongoing review of agency continuation budgets and a more detailed review of expenditures at the individual program level. Procedures and requirements for grant awards by state agencies also were established.

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BUDGET CLASS -- See Object Class.
BUDGET CYCLE -- A period of time in which a specific budget is in effect, usually 12 months. See fiscal year for dates applying to state and federal budgets.
BUDGET ESTIMATE -- A statement which accompanies explanations, as required by state law, in which a budget unit states its financial requirements and requests for appropriations. Also known as an agency's budget request, which must be submitted to OPB by September 1 of each year.
BUDGET MESSAGE -- A speech by the Governor to the General Assembly in which the Governor outlines his spending proposals and revenue projections, including recommendations for increasing or decreasing revenues, that are embodied in an accompanying budget document. The formal budget message, dealing primarily with the following year's budget, is made to a joint session during the first week that the Legislature convenes.
BUDGET REPORT -- A document that displays all programs, efforts and expenditures that are recommended by the Governor for each agency during a specific fiscal year. The Budget Report includes the Governor's official estimate of state revenue to be collected during the fiscal year and details any surplus, reserve or other funds that are available for expenditure. The fund availability outlined by the Governor determines the size of the budget for any given year. The Budget Report for the upcoming fiscal year is also known as the "big budget," the "outyear budget" and the "Governor's budget." The Amended Budget Report, which recommends changes to the current fiscal year budget, is also known as the "little budget."
BUDGET UNIT -- A department, board, commission, office, institution or other unit of organization that has, under general law, an independent existence and thus is authorized to receive and expend an appropriation. A department or agency may have one or more budget units in the Appropriations Act.
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CAPITAL OUTLAY -- Funds designated specifically to acquire, construct, renovate or repair public facilities and other assets. These funds may be appropriated in cash - from state general funds, lottery funds or other funds - or be provided through the sale of general obligation bonds or revenue bonds.
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE -- A group of six legislators-- three Representatives and three Senators--who are appointed by the presiding officers of the respective houses to reconcile different versions of the appropriations bill and other legislation that have been passed by the House and Senate.

CORPORATE INCOME TAX -- The tax is a non-graduated percentage tax based on a corporation's federal taxable net income. The tax rate is based on a corporation's taxable net income attributed to business done in Georgia.
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DEDICATED FUNDS -- Funds collected from a specific revenue source that must be appropriated for a specific expenditure. An example in Georgia is motor fuel tax funds, which must be constitutionally appropriated for programs related to providing and maintaining an adequate system of public roads and bridges.
DEBT LIMITATION -- The State Constitution places a ceiling on state indebtedness by limiting general obligation bond debt service payments to 10% of net treasury receipts for the prior fiscal year.
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EMERGENCY FUND -- An appropriation to the Office of the Governor that is set aside for the Governor to provide grants to state agencies to meet emergency needs. Grants from the fund cannot involve a recurring obligation.
ENHANCEMENT FUNDS -- Funding for required services that are above adjusted base level.
ENTITLEMENT PROGRAMS -- Certain programs, usually federal in origin, that provide benefits to individuals based on specific eligibility requirements. Medicaid is the largest entitlement program operated by the state.
ESTATE (INHERITANCE) TAX -- Based on the value of the estate of residents as required to be reported for federal tax purposes. The tax is the amount equal to the amount allowable as a credit for state tax credits under the Internal Revenue Code.
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FEDERAL FUNDS -- Funding from the federal government to pay for all or portions of specific programs. Often, federal funds require a state fund "match" in order to receive the federal allocation.
FEDERAL RECOVERY FUNDS -- See American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
FISCAL AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEE -- Twenty members of the House of Representatives and the Senate comprise the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee, which is authorized to meet when the General Assembly is not in session to consider fiscal affairs transfers as described below at the request of the Governor. The membership includes the House Speaker and four other State Representatives appointed by the Speaker, the Lieutenant Governor and four Senators appointed by the Lieutenant Governor, and five members of each house appointed by the Governor.

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FISCAL AFFAIRS TRANSFERS -- Appropriations are made through allocations to specific object classes, and funds must be spent within those object classes. Language in each Appropriations Act states that "...no funds whatsoever, shall be transferred between object classes without the prior approval of at least 11 members of the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee in a meeting called to consider said transfers. This...shall apply to all funds of each budget unit whatever source derived." Fiscal affairs transfers can be considered at any time at the Governor's request but are usually considered near the end of the fiscal year to help agencies to meet emergency needs and to address unanticipated budget problems.
FISCAL YEAR -- Any 12-month period at the end in which financial accounts are balanced. The state fiscal year begins July 1 and ends June 30. The federal fiscal year begins October 1 and ends September 30.
FRINGE BENEFITS -- Benefits that are provided to state employees over and above their salaries, as an inducement to employment. These benefits include retirement, health insurance and employer Social Security contributions.
FUNDS [i.e., state, total, other] -- As used for the general purposes of the budget summaries and schedules in this document, unless otherwise noted, refers to state revenues available or received. The state's specific governmental accounting fund classifications are documented in the state Comprehensive Annual Financial Report prepared by the Department of Audits and Accounts.
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GENERAL FUNDS -- State money that is used for general purposes of state government. General funds are derived from taxes, fees and other general revenues and are appropriated to finance the ordinary operations of governmental units. These funds are included in the Governor's Revenue Estimate and are a part of the State's Budget Fund for accounting purposes.
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS -- Bonds sold by the state to fund major capital outlay projects or for the management of state debt. The bonds are backed by "the full faith, credit and taxing power of the state."
GUARANTEED REVENUE BONDS -- State-sold bonds that have the principal and interest payable from earnings of a public enterprise. The state is required by law to appropriate one year's debt payment and to retain the total at that level until the bonds have been retired. Guaranteed Revenue Bonds can only be issued for specific purposes as outlined in the State Constitution.
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HOUSE BUDGET AND RESEARCH OFFICE -- An agency within the Legislative Branch that serves as budget advisor to the House of Representatives.

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INDIGENT CARE TRUST FUNDS -- A program that involves the use of Medicaid funds to compensate disproportionate share hospitals for indigent care and to support expanding primary care programs. Participating hospitals make payments into the Trust Fund, and these payments are used to match with Medicaid funds. Most of the funds are then returned to the hospitals, with a small amount used for state-level programs. An amendment to the State Constitution authorized the newly revamped program and restricts the use of these funds. These funds are included in the Governor's Revenue Estimate and are a part of the State's Budget Fund for accounting purposes.
INDIRECT FUNDING -- The Appropriations Act each year allocates direct funding to the Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) for computer and telecommunications services to be provided to seven state agencies. These funds are allocated in this manner to facilitate cash flow for DOAS but are available to DOAS only as services are provided to each agency.
INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX -- The tax is based upon an individual's federal adjusted gross income with specific adjustments as provided by state law.
INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX -- Tax based on premiums on persons, property, or risks in Georgia written by insurance companies conducting business in the state.
INTER-AGENCY TRANSFERS -- A transfer of funds between state departments, either in an Appropriations Act or by the State Office of Planning and Budget pursuant to a legislative authorization.
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LAPSE -- The automatic termination of an appropriation. Since most appropriations are made for a single fiscal year, any unexpended or unencumbered fund balances at the end of the fiscal year lapse into the state's general treasury, unless otherwise provided by law. There are two kinds of lapses. Non-allotted lapses occur when appropriations are never allotted to a state agency for expenditure and automatically revert to the state treasury on June 30 of each year. Audited lapses occur when budgeted funds are allotted to a state agency for expenditure but are not spent. These unspent funds are identified and lapsed by the State Auditor in the annual audit of each state agency.
LINE-ITEM APPROPRIATION -- An appropriation spelled out in language in the Appropriations Act that authorizes specific expenditures for a state agency. Line-items appropriations may be vetoed by the Governor.
LOTTERY FUNDS -- The net proceeds from the sale of lottery tickets dedicated to funding educational purposes and programs. By law educational purposes include capital outlay projects for educational facilities; tuition grants,

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scholarships or loans to citizens of Georgia to attend postsecondary institutions in Georgia; training to teachers in the use of electronic instructional technology; costs associated with purchasing, repairing and maintaining advanced electronic instructional technology; a voluntary prekindergarten program; and an education shortfall reserve. These funds are included in the Governor's Revenue Estimate and are a part of the State's Budget Fund for accounting purposes.
LUMP SUM -- A single appropriation for a specific purpose that does not specify a breakdown by object class expenditure.
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MATCHING FUNDS -- A type of federal or state grant that requires the government or agency receiving the grant to commit funding for a certain percentage of costs to be eligible for it.
MIDTERM ADJUSTMENT -- Additional appropriations to the State Board of Education in an Amended or Supplementary Budget to fund State Quality Basic Education (QBE) requirements for increased enrollment. Initial QBE funding cannot fully and accurately anticipate future enrollment. Midterm adjustments in funding are based on full-time equivalent enrollment counts during the fall quarter.
MIDYEAR ADJUSTMENT RESERVE -- A reserve of funds that is set aside each year from prior fiscal year surplus funds to provide additional spending for state agencies in an Amended or Supplementary Budget. The reserve totals 1% net revenue collections, to the extent that surplus funds are available. It is established prior to the Revenue Shortfall Reserve, which is explained elsewhere.
MOTOR FUEL RESERVES -- If actual motor fuel tax collections exceed the estimate, these funds are set-aside in a reserve and are appropriated to the State Department of Transportation in a subsequent Appropriations Act.
MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS -- All motor fuel revenue collections are allocated for public highway and bridge construction or maintenance by provisions of the State Constitution. Motor fuel tax revenues are collected from a cents per gallon excise tax collected at the time of sale by the licensed distributor. These funds are included in the Governor's Revenue Estimate and are a part of the State's General Fund for accounting purposes.
MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE TAX -- Collected for the title registration and license tags of motor vehicles, trailers, and truck tractors.
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NON-APPROPRIATED FUNDS -- Monies received or spent that are not contemplated by an Appropriations Act. These

funds must be amended into an agency's budget through a request to the Office of Planning and Budget.
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OBJECT CLASS -- A grouping of similar expenditure items that form the basis of appropriations and records of expenditure. Establishment of budget object classes and changes are coordinated with the State Auditor's Chart of Accounts to ensure consistency in statewide financial reports. Common object classes are those that are shared by almost all agencies, including personal services, regular operating expenses, travel, motor vehicle purchases, postage, equipment, computer charges, real estate rentals and telecommunications. Unique object classes are those that apply to only one or a few agencies, such as public library materials and driver's license processing.
OFFICE OF PLANNING AND BUDGET (OPB) -- A part of the Office of the Governor with the responsibility of providing the Governor with assistance in the development and management of the state budget. The Governor is the Director of the Budget.
ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION -- The first budget passed that sets appropriations for all of state government for the next full year after a legislative session. The budget is generally amended in midyear to more accurately reflect current needs of state agencies.
OTHER FUNDS -- Funds received by state agencies and institutions for services performed such as tuition fees paid by students to colleges, universities and technical colleges and fees collected by state parks. These funds are not turned into the state treasury but are retained by agencies and spent in accordance with an Appropriations Act or state law. Also known as agency funds.
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PERFORMANCE MEASURES -- Quantitative or qualitative criteria by which to gauge a program's performance.
PERSONAL SERVICES -- The cost of state employees, including salary, fringe benefits and other expenses. This also includes temporary labor.
PROGRAM -- Systematic set of activities undertaken to accomplish an agency's core businesses.
PRIORITIZED PROGRAM BUDGET -- A performance/ results and customer-focused method of budgeting wherein agency programs are identified and are funded based upon their importance in carrying out the agency's mission and core businesses. Programs are measured on their effectiveness and efficiency in achieving desired outcomes.

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RESULTS MEASURES -- Indicators by which to assess the impact of a program on its customers or community.
REVENUE ESTIMATE -- An estimate of revenues that will be collected by the state during a fiscal year. These revenues include taxes, fees and sales, and other general revenues that flow into the state treasury and are available for expenditure in a budget recommended by the Governor and approved by the General Assembly.
REVENUE SHORTFALL RESERVE -- An account established by the State Auditor to make up shortages that might occur in revenue collections at the end of the fiscal year and is commonly known as the "rainy day" fund. The reserve cannot exceed 15% of the previous fiscal year's net revenue. Funds are set-aside in the Revenue Shortfall Reserve only after the Midyear Adjustment Reserve is fully funded.
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SALES TAX -- Common name for the state Sales and Use Tax levied upon retail sales, rentals, leases, use or consumption of tangible personal property, and certain services. The statewide sales tax rate is 4%. Various items are exempt from the state sales tax by state law.
SENATE BUDGET AND EVALUATION OFFICE -- An agency within the Legislative Branch that serves as budget advisor to the Senate.
STATE AID -- Grants and other funding provided by Georgia's state government to assist cities, counties, public schools and other allied groups in providing various services and programs to the citizens of Georgia.
STATE FUNDS Includes: (1) The taxes and fees collected by the state and deposited directly into the state treasury to be appropriated; (2) Reserves; (3) Surplus funds; (4) Lottery receipts; (5) Indigent Care Trust Funds; (6) Motor Fuel tax funds; and (7) Tobacco Settlement funds, all of which form the basis for the Governor's revenue estimate.
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION -- A statement which discloses the assets, liabilities, reserves and equities of the state and its governmental units at the end of each fiscal year.
STATE TREASURY -- A function of state government that receives, manages, invests and allocates all state revenues that are available for expenditure through the state's general fund budgetary process. The function is managed by the Office of the State Treasurer within the Department of Administrative Services.
STRATEGIC PLANNING -- The process through which a preferred future direction and organizational mission are established and periodically updated in light of changing

trends and issues. Goals, objectives and strategies are adopted and implemented to guide an organization toward that preferred future direction.
SUB-OBJECT CLASS -- The lowest level of detail used in recording expenditures. Supplies and materials is a subobject class of regular operating expenses.
SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATIONS -- Increased funding that is approved by the General Assembly in a separate, stand-alone Appropriations Act, usually passed early in the session to get new money into projects with a high time priority. A supplementary appropriations act, which is often called a "speedy bill," cannot reduce spending or transfer funds previously appropriated.
SURPLUS -- Unspent funds at the end of a fiscal year. Surplus funds come from two sources: excess revenue collections over the revenue estimate, and unspent appropriations that were lapsed back to the state treasury and are available for re-appropriation.
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TITLE AD VALOREM TAX -- The Title Ad Valorem Tax replaced the previous general sales tax on motor vehicles effective March 1, 2013. The general sales tax had generally applied only to the purchase of new and used vehicles from dealers, while the TAVT is applied when a title to a vehicle is issued and applies to virtually all transfers of title. As of January 1, 2015, the tax rate is 7.0%, although different rates apply to certain categories of title transfers. The tax rate is applied to the market value of the vehicle less any trade-in.
TOBACCO SETTLEMENT FUNDS -- Funds received as part of the 1998 national settlement with five major tobacco manufacturers to recover smoking related costs. The settlement provides for annual payments to Georgia based on a formula, with annual adjustments based on inflation and future national sales of cigarettes. These funds are included in the Governor's Revenue Estimate and are part of the State's Budget Fund for accounting purposes.
TOBACCO TAX -- State tax on cigars based on the wholesale cost price; the state tax on cigarettes is based on per pack of 20. The state tax on loose or smokeless tobacco is based on the wholesaler's cost.
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UNIT -- A state agency or a division within an agency that is authorized to receive an appropriation. Functions or activities are a part of a unit.
USER TAXES AND FEES -- Charges associated with using a particular service provided by state government to its citizens. The charge generally recovers the cost of providing the service. Examples include state park receipts and driver's licenses.

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VETO -- An action by the Governor that rejects appropriations passed by the General Assembly. The Governor is authorized to veto by line-item specific spending authorizations, or language within an appropriations bill, or the entire bill. Line-item vetoes are more customary.

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WINE TAX -- An excise tax per liter on the first sale, use, or final delivery within the state and an import tax per liter for table wines; dessert wines (more than 14%, but not more than 21% alcohol by volume) have an excise tax per liter and an import tax per liter.

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